Charles Rampant
Adventurer
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Once will observe, and ask David:
"Why do you have so many servants? There is nothing they could do that you could not do yourself 10 times better."
EXEXCRUCIATION - a Noblilis PbP
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Once will observe, and ask David:
"Why do you have so many servants? There is nothing they could do that you could not do yourself 10 times better."
Jdvn1
Hanging in there. Better than the alternative.
David looks up, "Well, Once, there are a variety of reasons. Firstly, there is a lot of things that happen in this chancel, and the more people that help you, the easier it is to keep order. Secondly, such jobs not only gives people something to do, but also gives them a feeling of empowerment. It makes people feel better about themseles. A good leader is like a good host in that his people are treated well."
THe peasants and the cpuples are are more than delighted with your new rule. But they are a bit too surprised to give any recommendations just now. While they bow during your apprach and when you leave, you have the definitive impression that in the second bow, there is more respect than fear.
Edward of course complies, but is less convinced. "I agree that the old Lord was too harsh sometimes, but in his own way he cared for his people. Let me advise you to keep at least some distance from the people or else soon everyone will think he can advise you, even rule better than you. If your way is a purer and more - if i may say so - angelic way of chivarly, a knight is still the leader of his people and must look that he does not cast his authority to the swine. ... Figurativly speaking, of course, Mylord."
"Now that I think of it, Mylords of Keys and Shadow might want to speak to the Troubadour, who sometimes followed you on your ... travels. He might fall into error of wrong assumptions otherwise, as I did. And Mylady of innocence might have a word with the court maidens."
"Also, I ask Mylords, shall I ready your rooms here? Under old rule, your predecessors often stayed here, and Mylord of Chivarly held court for all chancel lands. We have of course a feast prepared for the new Lords ... may I ask when and if you consider starting it?"
<More asynchronous:>
Later (maybe after the feast) a peasant appears. He is one of the husbands, who now
has the first night with his bride for himself. He tells you that a dark man,
clad entirely in dark clothing, appeared in the inn again this evening whispering
promises of a greater glory, a chancel where noone will have to work, where machina
will do all the work. Those who will help him will gain powers to resist the cruel
Lord.
Edward of course complies, but is less convinced. "I agree that the old Lord was too harsh sometimes, but in his own way he cared for his people. Let me advise you to keep at least some distance from the people or else soon everyone will think he can advise you, even rule better than you. If your way is a purer and more - if i may say so - angelic way of chivarly, a knight is still the leader of his people and must look that he does not cast his authority to the swine. ... Figurativly speaking, of course, Mylord."
"Now that I think of it, Mylords of Keys and Shadow might want to speak to the Troubadour, who sometimes followed you on your ... travels. He might fall into error of wrong assumptions otherwise, as I did. And Mylady of innocence might have a word with the court maidens."
"Also, I ask Mylords, shall I ready your rooms here? Under old rule, your predecessors often stayed here, and Mylord of Chivarly held court for all chancel lands. We have of course a feast prepared for the new Lords ... may I ask when and if you consider starting it?"
<More asynchronous:>
Later (maybe after the feast) a peasant appears. He is one of the husbands, who now
has the first night with his bride for himself. He tells you that a dark man,
clad entirely in dark clothing, appeared in the inn again this evening whispering
promises of a greater glory, a chancel where noone will have to work, where machina
will do all the work. Those who will help him will gain powers to resist the cruel
Lord.
Charles Rampant
Adventurer
During the feast, Once will have continued the conversation.
"But there is a simple flaw in your reasoning. You say there is too much happening for you to oversee. Which means you need others to help. Simply cause there not to be so much happening, and you would not need the help. And I am puzzled by your second point. Why do you care? These people will be dead and done in short order."
When the dude comes and mentions the stranger, Once will wait to see how David reacts. The statue is, in a word, intrigued by his familia.
"But there is a simple flaw in your reasoning. You say there is too much happening for you to oversee. Which means you need others to help. Simply cause there not to be so much happening, and you would not need the help. And I am puzzled by your second point. Why do you care? These people will be dead and done in short order."
When the dude comes and mentions the stranger, Once will wait to see how David reacts. The statue is, in a word, intrigued by his familia.
Jdvn1
Hanging in there. Better than the alternative.
David nods at Edward's suggestion. "My kindness is meant to be as a host to a guest -- the host is still always in control. While I do not give any authority to those below me, I will not take away the authority they already have, nor will I ignore them if they are in need."
David reinforces the offer for his fellows to stay at his castle, and then goes to the feast. "Once, I care for all peoples, especially those in Derr'Deg. What sort of a ruler would I be if I relied on my people's deaths? No, no, Honor and Hospitality both are key factors of Chivalry, and the latter requires guests to be treated well. Although I do not need the help, I want my guests to be involved and active. A perfect society is filled with happiness."
When the peasant appears and tells his story, David is surprised. "Come, come. Describe this man as well as you can." David will try to see if the man is related to one of the barbarian tribes or if he is from another place. As the peasant talks, David will provide him with a seat and some drink (nothing too much as he is not expected to eat here... also, the peasants should have all the food they need on their own).
He then turns to his fellow Ennobled. "You are of course to speak freely. I do not know why you have been so quiet so far. Any thoughts?"
David reinforces the offer for his fellows to stay at his castle, and then goes to the feast. "Once, I care for all peoples, especially those in Derr'Deg. What sort of a ruler would I be if I relied on my people's deaths? No, no, Honor and Hospitality both are key factors of Chivalry, and the latter requires guests to be treated well. Although I do not need the help, I want my guests to be involved and active. A perfect society is filled with happiness."
When the peasant appears and tells his story, David is surprised. "Come, come. Describe this man as well as you can." David will try to see if the man is related to one of the barbarian tribes or if he is from another place. As the peasant talks, David will provide him with a seat and some drink (nothing too much as he is not expected to eat here... also, the peasants should have all the food they need on their own).
He then turns to his fellow Ennobled. "You are of course to speak freely. I do not know why you have been so quiet so far. Any thoughts?"
Charles Rampant
Adventurer
"Could this be a ploy by another familia to draw followers away?"
Jdvn1
Hanging in there. Better than the alternative.
"Well, Empty, there are some groups on the borders of the chancel that have been severely misled by dark powers. That is my guess this gentleman is with." David then turns to the gentleman, "If you see that man again, think of me quickly and I will try to be there as quickly as possible."
If he says a quick prayer to me, I'll hear it and can get over there really quickly, right?
If he says a quick prayer to me, I'll hear it and can get over there really quickly, right?
Charles Rampant
Adventurer
OOC: Sophist, a question.
[sblock]If I were to declare i was using a lesser creation of empty (which i do automatically, i believe) could i use it in such a manner as to say 'show me clues about this unknown mans motivations and masters'? By 'deleting' the things that stand between Once and the knowledge he seeks (ie, enemies, time, distance, what have you). Now I'm not sure how this would take effect (maybe once would be whipped somewhere else, or maybe he would end up changing the chancel) but it is certainly possible, right?[/sblock]
[sblock]If I were to declare i was using a lesser creation of empty (which i do automatically, i believe) could i use it in such a manner as to say 'show me clues about this unknown mans motivations and masters'? By 'deleting' the things that stand between Once and the knowledge he seeks (ie, enemies, time, distance, what have you). Now I'm not sure how this would take effect (maybe once would be whipped somewhere else, or maybe he would end up changing the chancel) but it is certainly possible, right?[/sblock]
Lichtenhart
First Post
Jdvn1 said:
"I'm sorry, David, I've been quite stunned by your castle, and a little lost in my thoughts."
You noticed Simon chose the most distant seat from Once, as if the statue unsettled him.
"So many riddles, so little time. No, Once, I don't think this could be another familia's ploy, unless we're really unlucky. The barbarians that attacked us called the excrucian "angels". This dark man is spreading most dangerous lies. We should find him soon, and convince our chancelfolk that we are not the monsters they have been told we are. By the way, I think you're already doing a wonderful job at it, your majesty." he says with a smile. "we should do the same too, when we get to our castles."
"And I'd sure like to talk with the Troubadour, while I'm here. Unless you need me otherwise, that is."
Once again, Keys tries to unlock the memories of his predecessor, like he did before. Music has power in this chancel, as he already found out. Maybe the Troubador has much to tell him about that. What kind of 'travels' did he went to with the former Dukes, that Edward is uncomfortable to talk about?
Wandering soul
First Post
<OOC>: I'm really, really sorry folks - work has decided to change my role and I'm not going to be around much at all going forward. I'm going to have to do what really annoys me when other people do it and pull out :'(
Sorry to muck you all around. Sorry. Take care.
Sorry to muck you all around. Sorry. Take care.
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