Ranger Rick
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Quinn walks over to listen and assist in the edit as the letter is written.
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[GP] A Game of Politics
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Nephtys
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Assisted by the translator Alessa composes a message to the Dwrven leaders.
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Dear Rebels,
The Council of Farnese has appointed our committe to resolve the conflict between you and the State. In the interest of peace we are inviting you to a conference where we hope to negotiate a fair and just solution to the conflict we are finding ourselves in.
We suggest that you send your representatives to the barricades outside the Captains House at noon tomorrow. As a show of good faith we request that you at that time release any hostages you may have taken.
Alessa Siladre, Chairwoman of the Committe.
"
Alessa then orders a courier to deliver the letter to the barricades.
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After washing herself and shanging into a new outfit she borrows a horse from the Lord and heads out to inspect first the barricades and then the army camp outside the town.
At each location she will first identify herself then hold a short speach encouraging the soldiers to remain ever vigilant but ensuring them that she will do what she can to end the rebellion without endangering any of their lives.
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Dear Rebels,
The Council of Farnese has appointed our committe to resolve the conflict between you and the State. In the interest of peace we are inviting you to a conference where we hope to negotiate a fair and just solution to the conflict we are finding ourselves in.
We suggest that you send your representatives to the barricades outside the Captains House at noon tomorrow. As a show of good faith we request that you at that time release any hostages you may have taken.
Alessa Siladre, Chairwoman of the Committe.
"
Alessa then orders a courier to deliver the letter to the barricades.
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After washing herself and shanging into a new outfit she borrows a horse from the Lord and heads out to inspect first the barricades and then the army camp outside the town.
At each location she will first identify herself then hold a short speach encouraging the soldiers to remain ever vigilant but ensuring them that she will do what she can to end the rebellion without endangering any of their lives.
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Timothy
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OOC:
Hi all.
As you've noticed, I didn't post a lto. I did check the forums a couple of times, but I'm not in the right shape to post good replies and keep track of the information on the side. I think it is better for the game that I'll post good posts rather than short posts, so I'd like to put the gam on hold until Friday.
This means that you are all welcome to post and argue about whatever you want, but I won't be moving the story along till the end of the week.
Thanks for understanding.
OOC2: For those wondering, yes I'm having a helluva time. The first-years that my and friends and I are leading are great and really active with all the activities.
Hi all.
As you've noticed, I didn't post a lto. I did check the forums a couple of times, but I'm not in the right shape to post good replies and keep track of the information on the side. I think it is better for the game that I'll post good posts rather than short posts, so I'd like to put the gam on hold until Friday.
This means that you are all welcome to post and argue about whatever you want, but I won't be moving the story along till the end of the week.
Thanks for understanding.
OOC2: For those wondering, yes I'm having a helluva time. The first-years that my and friends and I are leading are great and really active with all the activities.
Ranger Rick
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Nephtys said:
"Calling them rebels gives them an actual cause and a rally point. They may look like rebels and act like rebels, but do they call themselves rebels? I say we change the greeting to calling them 'sir'. We want to treat them like unruly individuals not as a political group.
I also disagree with asking them to release the hostages to show up. If they are that willing to let them go, than we can have them release them in the meeting. If they are going to be hard asses they will not show nor release them. Our 1st goal is to get them to the table. Let us not include any conditions."
Nephtys
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"Oh, the request that they release their hostages is not a condition for entering negotiations, but merely a way for us to measure their desperation. If they release their hostages they will show that they understand their weakness and will be willing to negotiate a realistic solution. If they do not release their hostages they will show that they intend to be uncooperative and that violent measures from their side can be expected if they do not get what they want. As I put it, a show of good faith.
Either way, having the hostages released will give us a great advanage in the continued negotiations. And by making that a request I am showing that our side already has the upper hand.
You may have a point in regardd to calling them Rebels. 'Gentlemen' will suffice, and hopefully encourage them to act in a civilized manner."
"
Gentlemen,
The Council of Farnese has appointed our committe to resolve the conflict between you and the State. In the interest of peace we are inviting you to a conference where we hope to negotiate a fair and just solution to the conflict we are finding ourselves in.
We suggest that you send your representatives to the barricades outside the Captains House at noon tomorrow. As a show of good faith we request that you at that time release any hostages you may have taken.
Alessa Siladre, Chairwoman of the Committe.
"
Either way, having the hostages released will give us a great advanage in the continued negotiations. And by making that a request I am showing that our side already has the upper hand.
You may have a point in regardd to calling them Rebels. 'Gentlemen' will suffice, and hopefully encourage them to act in a civilized manner."
"
Gentlemen,
The Council of Farnese has appointed our committe to resolve the conflict between you and the State. In the interest of peace we are inviting you to a conference where we hope to negotiate a fair and just solution to the conflict we are finding ourselves in.
We suggest that you send your representatives to the barricades outside the Captains House at noon tomorrow. As a show of good faith we request that you at that time release any hostages you may have taken.
Alessa Siladre, Chairwoman of the Committe.
"
Ranger Rick
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"Than what shall our "good faith" effort be? I still say get them to the table than we ask them to release the hostages.
What is the alternative if they do not release the hostatages? What do we do than? We must know what remedial measures will occur if they deny our request. I am not sure we are in a strong enough position at this time to make a request to relase their bargining chips."
What is the alternative if they do not release the hostatages? What do we do than? We must know what remedial measures will occur if they deny our request. I am not sure we are in a strong enough position at this time to make a request to relase their bargining chips."
Ranger Rick said:
"You continue to mistake me for one of the Cathedral Fortitude--I'm of the Cathedral Just," notes Fevre quietly. "I'm for solving this problem with a minimum loss of life, if it is possible. So, this letter is perhaps ideal... though I agree with Quinn--do not call them 'Rebels'. We must begin things pleasantly, as they probably won't end that way." He shakes his head. "Holy Circle, this feels--oddly. Whatever caused this revolt, I suspect we are facing something more--sinister than a simple rebellion over mistreatment." His hand goes subtly to his blade. "And I fear it may require harsher solutions than any of us may like..."
He glances at the Corona Austrina member once more.
"As for our good faith measure--if they demand one, we remind them that they are isolated in a town, with little chance of keeping themselves supplied, if they choose to continue in violence. So essentially, all our work would entail is completing the sealing off they've begun, and waiting..." Deacon Fevre smiles slightly. "I suspect they'll realize that talking to them is a measure of good faith all on its own."
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Ranger Rick
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"So Deacon, do we ask them to the table, or do we ask them to release hostages 1st? I am tired from the long ride and I am not following your desires."
"We ask them to the table, and suggest they release the hostages, as a show of good faith," replies the Deacon. "We must not let ourselves seem cowed by them. Otherwise, they will deal with us with an arrogance their position doesn't warrant, and there will probably be bloodshed. They must know we mean business, hold the upper hand, but our presently willing to deal."
Ranger Rick
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Again I will ask, what happens if they refuse to release the hostages before they meet? Or they release half? Our position becomes weaker as we have few alternatives. What are our alternatives?
