Domhani Bairdéir 01

[Maidhc O Casain]

OOC:

Sorry about that -- I forget ya'll don't have a map of the countries yet. Tearmann is the Queen's home 'territory,' and the capitol of the country she's forming. FásachFiántas is 'The WilderLands,' a long stretch of incredibly mountainous terrain running almost the length of the southern side of the country. It has never been a part of any territory or country. It's totally unsettled land, home to brigands, outlaws, and monsters of almost every sort tough enough to survive the natural hazards of the place.

I'll try to get a map into PDF format small enough to post in the OOC thread so you guys can get a good look at it.

 

[Scotley]

Gavril

Gavril nods, "FásachFiántas will be an interesting place to work. It has long been home to the lawless. I'm not surprised that the Queen's miners ran into trouble there. We may find it useful to avoid revealing our status in such wilderlands."

 

[draven14]

Cerallos

"I agree Master Gavril, it would probably be best not to announce who we are. I was also wondering, sorry to bombard you with questions, how far of a journey is this FásachFiántas?"

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

A New Day

OOC: See the OOC thread for a map of the land.

IC:

"It's about 100 miles as the crow flies to the approximate location of the mines -- about 4 or 5 days travel through the mountains, assuming no delays. Once you've assessed the situation (and taken care of anything you deem within your charter), you'll travel the 40 0r 50 miles to Tearmann and make your report to the Queen.

There's a postern gate in the back wall of the Queen's castle. Present yourself at this gate, show the guard these rings, and he'll arrange to have you taken to the Queen."

Gealach hands each of you a black iron ring, about a half inch wide.

 

[Scotley]

Gavril

Gavril takes up a ring and compares it to his fingers and consider to himself, not a very attractive thing, perhaps it would be best to wear in on a chain out of sight?

 

[draven14]

Cerallos

Cerallos takes the ring, thanks Gealach, and tries it on. He finds that it fits his left index finger. He notices somewhat of an empowering feeling once it's on and thinks to himself, maybe it's just knowing that this represents the Queen.

"Master Gealach, could anyone recognize this ring and cause trouble for us, or is this something only her court knows of? Also, do you know anything about this Corruck that we will be looking for?"

Cerallos takes his last bite, then sits back enjoying this company, this place, the warmth of the fire and knows this could be the last meal in this kind of setting for a while.

OOC: So, could we start calling this the fellowship of the rings...sorry, I couldn't resist!

 

[mleibrock]

Skáth

OOC: See the OOC thread for a map of the land.

IC:

"It's about 100 miles as the crow flies to the approximate location of the mines -- about 4 or 5 days travel through the mountains, assuming no delays. Once you've assessed the situation (and taken care of anything you deem within your charter), you'll travel the 40 0r 50 miles to Tearmann and make your report to the Queen.

There's a postern gate in the back wall of the Queen's castle. Present yourself at this gate, show the guard these rings, and he'll arrange to have you taken to the Queen."

Gealach hands each of you a black iron ring, about a half inch wide.

"From your last words, it sounds like you have better things to do than travel with us? If this matter is so pressing to the queen, why are you not joining us?"

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

A New Day

Seeming completely composed, Gealach replies, "I will be travelling with you part of the way. As our route nears Tearmann, I am commanded to attend Queen Máthair at her court -- my mission was to find Béar and deliver his orders. Unless I receive word before the time comes for us to part ways, I will not be with you the entire way.

For your question, Master Cerallos, the rings are readily recognizeable by anyone familiar with the Queen's customs. If you are in a place or position where you do not wish to advertise your affiliation you should hide your ring. However, if you should find yourself needing more authority than you can command on your own, most in the Queen's realm will recognize the rings as Her symbol."

 

[draven14]

Cerallos

"And anything else on this Corruck character?"

 

[Mattress]

Listening to all this and trying to commit it to memory, Athelstan puts the iron ring in one of his many pockets in his inner tunic. When a pause in the discussion comes, he asks:

So these woodlands you speak of... what kinds of trouble, besides the usual brigidands of course, can you tell us of? More skeletal armies? Ghosts? What?