Feint Whispers Chapter #6: A Modest Proposal

[jasamcarl]

The night passes as Norri returns to the servant's quarters, Jericho carouses with the Evenwood soldiers and Whitney awaits Kyrie, who fails to return that night with any news of the negotiation. As sunlight pierces through the cracks and openings in the stone towers and garrison, the members of the Fist are woken by court pages, which summon them to the castle's dining hall.

The five are seated on a table that is elevated by a pavilion adjacent to one of the walls. Armored men, a few probably knights, and the rare dandy are seated on benches at floor-level. Large trays of venison, boar, and steak are placed on the various tables in preparation for the order to feast.

Fifteen minutes pass before the Lord finally enters through the large wooden doors, Kyrie at his side, her arm winded through his. When they reach the center of the pavilion, she takes a seat on the opposite side of the Lord relative to the party. The guards, knights, and nobles, once involved in rousing conversation, fall silent.

The Lord smiles at the Fist briefly, then looks to his men, his mouth opening to unleash a booming voice, "My vassals, Telmor has smiled on our house today!!! For the Lord of Fate has prompted the crown to acknowledge the service we have rendered to Hoarts and the Gods alike in battling against their enemies!!! No longer are we the mere equals of the tyrannical Vespacites that share this Valley, but have been given dominion over the Yellow Fields. You feast today not at the grace of merely Lord Evenwood, but instead Lord Evenwood, Marshal of the Yellow Valley!!" With that, everyone in the room erupts in wild cheers, which are soon to be equaled only by the rhythmic stomping of feet from the men of arms.... The Lord begins to yell over the noise without discouraging it, "We go to war with faith that any land we conquer is to be Evenwood, whether occupied by tree or wheat!!"

 

[Tokiwong]

Jericho scratches his head, and glances about, "Sounds good, another host to aid the crown in this war, of course who is to benfit more is the question eh priest?" he says to Bhartus over the din of shouting, "I can only assume that the lord accepted the offer of marriage?"

Jericho grimaces glancing to whitney, but then returns to a more approriate reaction.

 

[Mirth]

After the outburst from the Evenwood, Tarowyn turns his attention to the food in front of him. I hope this meal leaves a better taste in my mouth than all the political garbage that our host is spewing has.

 

[Festy_Dog]

Norri casts a questioning look to Whitney, but then shrugs and smiles.

Meh, hopefully everything's under control.

 

[Krug]

"Kingdoms do not go to war to benefit citizenry, du.. D'orite," says Bhartus.

The Winds of War blow our way again thought the dwarf.

Will be away from 19th to 29th on holiday... please autopilot Bhartus.

 

[jasamcarl]

The Lord leans down to speak to Whitney, attempting to make himself heard over the celebration, "The Evenwoods and Gellens are free of each other for now, my Lady. We shall see how this war progresses and in what state your father and the King are by the end of this....but for now, and assuming I recieve official confirmation from the King's City, both you and Duvik's Pass are under my protection..."

Kyri looks over to Whitney and winks.

 

[KaintheSeeker]

Whitney smiles and winks back at Kyrie. To all the ohters of the hand she is clearly very happy with what the news that the lord told her.

 

[jasamcarl]

The Lord turns back to his household, "Eat now, for tommorow we train!!! Let our deserts be the tears of defeat on the Aporos dogs!" He steps behind Norri, Bhartus, Jericho, and Tarowyn and speaks in their hears, "Heretics or demi-humans, I have been informed of your loyals service to Duvik's Pass. As such, I will allow you to train with my men in preperation for an expedition to that township.." He looks to Bhartus, "My men are warriors of the forest, not of the mountains. I would hope that as a servant of the Stone God, you would see fit to give his blessing prior to battle..." He returns to his high seat and begins a chat with Kyrie....

 

[KaintheSeeker]

The Lord turns back to his household, "Eat now, for tommorow we train!!! Let our deserts be the tears of defeat on the Aporos dogs!" He steps behind Norri, Bhartus, Jericho, and Tarowyn and speaks in their hears, "Heretics or demi-humans, I have been informed of your loyals service to Duvik's Pass. As such, I will allow you to train with my men in preperation for an expedition to that township.." He looks to Bhartus, "My men are warriors of the forest, not of the mountains. I would hope that as a servant of the Stone God, you would see fit to give his blessing prior to battle..." He returns to his high seat and begins a chat with Kyrie....

Whiteny looks a bit concerned by the tempo of the conversation, but waits for her chance to talk with him after he's had his say with the others. To those that know her, it is easy to tell that she is ill at ease at the turn of events.

 

[Tokiwong]

Kyrie looks a bit concerned by the tempo of the conversation, but waits for her chance to talk with him after he's had his say with the others. To those that know her, it is easy to tell that she is ill at ease at the turn of events.

OOC: I assume you mean Whitney