[GP] A Game of Politics

[Timothy]

ooc: The local Lord was not the one responsible for causing the dwarves grievances, if I recall correctly. It was the captain, who is still free. (?)

The captain was indeed responsible and he has now been taken hostage. The post was also a reminder that you should write down a plan with the whole committee so you can go back to negotiating with the dwarves.

 

[Lord_Raven88]

"Milord I have come into possession of information which sheds new light on this rebellion"

Pausing to meet eye contact with everyone Julius then looks back to the Lord and resumes

"A few days before this rebellion started Army Intelligence came into possession of a document from a suspected Kalurian spy, unfortunately this document was only deciphered the day before the rebellion broke out."

"This document contained instructions for Kalurian Operative within Tarsur to set about creating a rebellion in this city, with the purpose of testing the mettle of our new political structure, it was also hoped that if the demands of the Dwarves were met, that this would encourage other dissident to similar action"

"This document was carried by me, along with other military dispatches, and delivered to the Commander of the Emergency Response Force."

"This must then be the reason behind the outrageous demands of the leader of these Dwarven rebels"

"Julius again looks at all gather to see the impact of his word "We all heard with our own ears the response of the majority of the Dwarven rebels, they were only to happy to accept our offers of reparation. Thus this proves beyond a shadow of a doubt, that this must no longer be treated as a rebellion, but rather a prelude to an invasion"

 

[Rhialto]

Deacon Fevre nods. "This follows suspicions of my own. It appears our 'friends' in the North wish to play on the younger dwarfs' sentimental regard for their old homeland. I think if we send them Lukar's head, they'll see we aren't sleeping..." Anguis steps forward. "Noble Julius, hear me out. Let the viper think we mark him not. Return to negotiations tomorrow. Offer once again rich rewards for an immediate end to this revolt. But make this clear--Lukar must answer for his crimes. I wager he will fuss, and fidget, and try to pretend we are offering poor meat when we are clearly offering sirloin. And then, as his followers doubt him--as they see their leader will throw away their lives to guard his own--THEN we reveal him for the caitiff he is. If Orr is with us, in one stroke, we shall hoist Kalur on their own poitard! We will gain the love of these dwarfs, with our fairness and our justice, and we will reveal Kalur for the den of double-dealers that it is." Anguis snorts. "I've no doubt should they even half succeed, the Kalur troops would come offering to let them join that fair and august nation, where a dwarf may stand tall, provided he stands on the backs of his fellows. I fear the younger of them forget why their parents left that place. Oh, that place is overripe for conquest--tis almost a rotten fruit."

Deacon Fevre calms himself. "But I have other matters to speak on. I was considering Lukar's story, and a part of it rang false. The captain ordered barracks built in an area where they were ill-suited, probably because he felt the inhabitants were in no way suited to dispute his right of eminent domain--badly done, but a fairly common occurence. He gives notice of this with one day to evict, then demolishes the area--worsely done, but the acts of an abrupt heedless man that match with the first. He then has his men fire on a child who is playing on the field, killing it. No. This does not match the first two actions, it passes from the ill-thought to the monstrous. It may have happened as Lukar said it, but my heart misgives me. That and the reports of a human walking freely among the dwarfs have me thinking that while the captain put the over-heavy burden on the camel's back, 'twas Lukar and some co-conspirators that placed the straw that broke it." He turns. "This is, of course, speculation, that wants any proof, I'm afraid. But still--if we can end this matter to our liking it bears looking into."

 

[Nephtys]

"This document contained instructions for Kalurian Operative within Tarsur to set about creating a rebellion in this city, with the purpose of testing the mettle of our new political structure, it was also hoped that if the demands of the Dwarves were met, that this would encourage other dissident to similar action"

"This document was carried by me, along with other military dispatches, and delivered to the Commander of the Emergency Response Force."

"This must then be the reason behind the outrageous demands of the leader of these Dwarven rebels"

"Julius again looks at all gather to see the impact of his word "We all heard with our own ears the response of the majority of the Dwarven rebels, they were only to happy to accept our offers of reparation. Thus this proves beyond a shadow of a doubt, that this must no longer be treated as a rebellion, but rather a prelude to an invasion"

Alessa draws her breath sharply, before returning to her serene demeanor. I did not expect...
"Then our main objective should be to secure binding evidence for your claim, for the logic behind it is unquestionable. The rebellion in itself is of lesser significance than the diplomatic price we stand to gain.
The army should be alerted so that it can stand ready to face this new threat, and exploit this new opportunity. War is never welcome, but if our enemies force our hand it might be necessary. And even if it doesn't come to that our fine new casus belli can be used to secure advantages against our meddling neigbour."

 

[Nephtys]

Deacon Fevre nods. "This follows suspicions of my own. It appears our 'friends' in the North wish to play on the younger dwarfs' sentimental regard for their old homeland. I think if we send them Lukar's head, they'll see we aren't sleeping..." Anguis steps forward. "Noble Julius, hear me out. Let the viper think we mark him not. Return to negotiations tomorrow. Offer once again rich rewards for an immediate end to this revolt. But make this clear--Lukar must answer for his crimes. I wager he will fuss, and fidget, and try to pretend we are offering poor meat when we are clearly offering sirloin. And then, as his followers doubt him--as they see their leader will throw away their lives to guard his own--THEN we reveal him for the caitiff he is. If Orr is with us, in one stroke, we shall hoist Kalur on their own poitard! We will gain the love of these dwarfs, with our fairness and our justice, and we will reveal Kalur for the den of double-dealers that it is." Anguis snorts. "I've no doubt should they even half succeed, the Kalur troops would come offering to let them join that fair and august nation, where a dwarf may stand tall, provided he stands on the backs of his fellows. I fear the younger of them forget why their parents left that place. Oh, that place is overripe for conquest--tis almost a rotten fruit."

Deacon Fevre calms himself. "But I have other matters to speak on. I was considering Lukar's story, and a part of it rang false. The captain ordered barracks built in an area where they were ill-suited, probably because he felt the inhabitants were in no way suited to dispute his right of eminent domain--badly done, but a fairly common occurence. He gives notice of this with one day to evict, then demolishes the area--worsely done, but the acts of an abrupt heedless man that match with the first. He then has his men fire on a child who is playing on the field, killing it. No. This does not match the first two actions, it passes from the ill-thought to the monstrous. It may have happened as Lukar said it, but my heart misgives me. That and the reports of a human walking freely among the dwarfs have me thinking that while the captain put the over-heavy burden on the camel's back, 'twas Lukar and some co-conspirators that placed the straw that broke it." He turns. "This is, of course, speculation, that wants any proof, I'm afraid. But still--if we can end this matter to our liking it bears looking into."

Alessa smiles at her cousin, "I can do nothing but agree."

 

[Ranger Rick]

Than let me ask this, how do we eliminate Lukar as a leader? Or as the Deacon so reverently put it, decapitate Lukar and send his head to the north like John the Baptist? Does anyone know anything about this Lukar?

Julius, how did you get selected to receive this dispatch of military intelligence? Why where you carrying dispatches than given privy of the contents?

 

[Rhialto]

"I think, Mr. Quinn, our best chance is to simply show the dwarfs that we have their best interests in heart, while Lukar does not." Fevre nods. "I see his game, I think. Drag on these talks, hoping for either a complete catipulation that makes Farnesse seem weak, and inspires a thousand new revolts, or should we prove overstiff, turn this into a conflict so that Kalur can come marching down and play the heroes. Either way, Kalur gets the north, and Lukar--Lukar probably gets Tarsur."

 

[Ranger Rick]

In that case Deacon, how do we resolve this quickly?

 

[Rhialto]

"As I stated, Quinn, tomorrow, when we speak to them, we continue to offer the fine terms we have been. As Lukar spits and sputters, which he is almost certain to do when he realizes that the amnesty mentioned will not apply to him, we appeal to his followers directly, noting that he is willing to trade their lives in fruitless struggle while protecting his own, and then we reveal he is a Kalurian agent. You heard those people--they are weary of this struggle, and good nudge in the right direction should leave Lukar the head of movement with no members..."

 

[Ranger Rick]

I approve of your plan. How do we implement it?