Diplomatic Immunity: Wedding Bells a'Ringing

[Rystil Arden]

“Well, I’m glad she was allowed to come, even with the drama of her entrance, as it would be a pity if she missed seeing her sister married. The angels? I’ve heard them mentioned several times now, with Kastor saying suitors wanted to have Helena as a symbol of the angels’ favour, and Lynestra mentioned them too, when pointing out to Ferris they weren’t gods. So what are the angels exactly...if they have the ability to give such powerful, yet double edged, gifts...if they’re not gods?”

"They're...well...angels," Plydek replies, unable to explain easily at first, "Powerful good entities who battle against demons and devils and aid mortals with pious hearts. They aren't all powerful, like gods, though. They can be killed in battle, and they can love...Normally, they don't just grant random powers to others at birth. In fact, they usually don't really grant powers at all, except spells to their faithful. It's the saints who deliver blessings and such."

 

[Bront]

"Arris? She's a Valsian? Yeah, those Dragonprincesses don't have to worry about political marriages, although they may have their own problems. A harsh desert. Crazy terrorists who want to kill you. Political intrigue among your supposed allies who want to kill you. Rivals in power who plan on being the next Dragonking or Dragonqueen instead of you. Yeah, not my cup of tea. It would take ruthlessness and incredible power to stay safe and happy in a position like that. Someone like the Dragonemperor's daughter, though that position must be even more dangerous."

Vasha nods, "It does burden her heart heavily, and I fear for my sister's soul. She must be so many things, to so many people, her true self gets lost under all the layers and sadness. I tried, but I couldn't bring it out of her while I was there."

"But those who fight for Arris are not all terrorists. Mother and Daddy faught for Arris, but only to defend her."

 

[Rystil Arden]

Vasha nods, "It does burden her heart heavily, and I fear for my sister's soul. She must be so many things, to so many people, her true self gets lost under all the layers and sadness. I tried, but I couldn't bring it out of her while I was there."

"But those who fight for Arris are not all terrorists. Mother and Daddy faught for Arris, but only to defend her."

"Oh, I'm just talking about the ones who try to assassinate important Valsian officials, not all of those who don't support them," Amber replies, "Though I'm not sure of the exact distinctions between all the groups there. I just know that a lot of the terrorists are dragon-men called Mojiin or something."

 

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

"They're...well...angels," Plydek replies, unable to explain easily at first, "Powerful good entities who battle against demons and devils and aid mortals with pious hearts. They aren't all powerful, like gods, though. They can be killed in battle, and they can love...Normally, they don't just grant random powers to others at birth. In fact, they usually don't really grant powers at all, except spells to their faithful. It's the saints who deliver blessings and such."

“So it turns out, the angels I’ve been hearing about, are exactly that...angels,” Tiberius chuckles, “and here I was thinking it was just a title. Well, that about these saints then?”

 

[Rystil Arden]

“So it turns out, the angels I’ve been hearing about, are exactly that...angels,” Tiberius chuckles, “and here I was thinking it was just a title. Well, that about these saints then?”

"Saints are exceptional mortals who are venerated after their deaths for their deeds. They can give their blessings to those who call on them and perform miracles, though they cannot manifest physically like the angels do."

 

[Bront]

"Oh, I'm just talking about the ones who try to assassinate important Valsian officials, not all of those who don't support them," Amber replies, "Though I'm not sure of the exact distinctions between all the groups there. I just know that a lot of the terrorists are dragon-men called Mojiin or something."

"The Mojiin, yes. Many fight actively, though some simply defend what is left of Arris to defend, much like my parents. Either way, they are seen as enemies of the Dragon Lords, and are delt with harshly," Vasha says.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"The Mojiin, yes. Many fight actively, though some simply defend what is left of Arris to defend, much like my parents. Either way, they are seen as enemies of the Dragon Lords, and are delt with harshly," Vasha says.

"I see. Yes, politics on Arris seem kind of ruthless, don't they? All in all, Rowaini politics, sexist though they may be, are probably preferable."

 

[Bront]

"I see. Yes, politics on Arris seem kind of ruthless, don't they? All in all, Rowaini politics, sexist though they may be, are probably preferable."

"It is not simple politics though. The fight is for the life of Arris, which will die if the Dragonlords continue to use and abuse her."

 

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

"Saints are exceptional mortals who are venerated after their deaths for their deeds. They can give their blessings to those who call on them and perform miracles, though they cannot manifest physically like the angels do."

“Interesting, we’ve had four ages of gods, but nothing like mortals ascending in such a way...I guess our gods don’t care to have any competition,” Tiberius remarks with a grin. “Well, enough about others and the heavenly hosts. What do you do with your time, Plydek? Are you in the military or do your interests lie elsewhere, as I understand you have a choice here?”

 

[Rystil Arden]

"It is not simple politics though. The fight is for the life of Arris, which will die if the Dragonlords continue to use and abuse her."

"I guess so. It's all very sad...Why don't we talk about something happier? Do you like jewelry, Vasha?"