Dark Nemesis
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"I, too would be willing to help," Tariq added with a broad grin, taking a step forward.
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Heirs to the Burning Thrones
- Thread starter Isida Kep'Tukari
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*After Abdul's conversation, Kadar and his retinue of guards come over the ridge in short order. Kadar seems impressed by the oasis, and gazes in appreciation at Malika. Waving, a few servants that have come with him unfold a table and chairs, draping them with rich cloth, giving Kadar a place from which to make his bargains.*
"Well now my son, you have chosen a most lovely bride. Please, sit and relax. What does she offer to join her house with the House of Kadar?" the merchant says formally, opening negotiations.
"Well now my son, you have chosen a most lovely bride. Please, sit and relax. What does she offer to join her house with the House of Kadar?" the merchant says formally, opening negotiations.
Rystil Arden
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--Most radiant Malika-- Shalah whispers in the Fire Nymph's mind through their Mindlink --Could you give me a list of a few assets with which you would be willing to gift your new family in order to be with Marid? I will do my best to keep the negotiations in your favour, of course, and by only mentioning them through this Mindlink to me, we take the first step, by keeping Kadar from knowing the full extent of what you have, hoping his desires will be slaked by only a fraction...after all, for all he knows until we tell him, you have no treasures at all save your boundless love.--
*Malika blinks a moment, then sends some thoughts back to Shalah.*
Well... I know the locations of many fire gems that form in the fire oases, many hundreds of fire opals and fiery jacinth gems. I also have the service of my two bodyguards who would be willing to guard another. I have knowledge of some weapons and armor from those poor souls who perished here foolishly in the cold night. And I have my own magic, which I would ply for my love's father.
Well... I know the locations of many fire gems that form in the fire oases, many hundreds of fire opals and fiery jacinth gems. I also have the service of my two bodyguards who would be willing to guard another. I have knowledge of some weapons and armor from those poor souls who perished here foolishly in the cold night. And I have my own magic, which I would ply for my love's father.
Rystil Arden
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*Shalah smiles.*
--I'm sure that those riches will be more than sufficient. Let's see what we can get away with offering though.--
"Most honoured Kadar, the most radiant Malika offers herself and her love for Marid as dowery. More beautiful than the fiery jacinth, the most radiant Malika is far more valuable even than the flowers that you bring with you in your caravan. Her love for your son and his house are harbingers of great fortune and prosperity, and your descendants through her will make the name of the house of Kadar widely-renowned. What is more, she has magics at her command, which she will use to defend, protect, and aid her love, as well as you, her love's father, if you have need of her aid."
[OOC: Diplomacy +38, let's see what he thinks about the first offer--I'd say its still a pretty good deal
]
--I'm sure that those riches will be more than sufficient. Let's see what we can get away with offering though.--
"Most honoured Kadar, the most radiant Malika offers herself and her love for Marid as dowery. More beautiful than the fiery jacinth, the most radiant Malika is far more valuable even than the flowers that you bring with you in your caravan. Her love for your son and his house are harbingers of great fortune and prosperity, and your descendants through her will make the name of the house of Kadar widely-renowned. What is more, she has magics at her command, which she will use to defend, protect, and aid her love, as well as you, her love's father, if you have need of her aid."
[OOC: Diplomacy +38, let's see what he thinks about the first offer--I'd say its still a pretty good deal
]
*Kadar seems to be considering the offer seriously. Magic is a valuable commodity, particularly because most sorcerers and wizards are very aloof and command exhorbitant prices for their services. Having a wife with powerful magical talents at her command is a significant prize. However, Kadar did not gain his current position by being swayed by words and promises, no matter how sweetly delivered.*
"A most generous offer indeed. Magic is a worthy gift to the son of my House, yet I offer his bride a great deal in return. The resources to build their own estate and establish their own trading routes. These gifts are as precious as magic, and as far-reaching. Ask the most radiant Malika if she can offer a more physical means to help support herself and her husband," Kadar says politely.
"A most generous offer indeed. Magic is a worthy gift to the son of my House, yet I offer his bride a great deal in return. The resources to build their own estate and establish their own trading routes. These gifts are as precious as magic, and as far-reaching. Ask the most radiant Malika if she can offer a more physical means to help support herself and her husband," Kadar says politely.
Rystil Arden
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*Shalah is not fazed by the polite request for more, although she would rather not force Malika to be reminded in sadness of her first husband by having to search the corpses of the dead for their valuables or to offer her guards' loyalties, so she moves to something that is certainly material enough to slake Kadar's thirst for wealth. After making a show of consulting with Malika, Shalah continues.*
"As a Fire Nymph, the most radiant Malika is in touch with the fiery aspects of nature that burns within her throughout eternity. Surely you have marvelled over the beauty of the fire opals and fiery jacinths that are formed over time by the loving kiss of the flames? In tune with the forces of flame, Malika knows the locations of such gems within the fiery depths of the fire oasis--where mortal men fear to tread for the burn will surely be their doom--and she can withstand the heat with pleasure in order to retrieve these gems if need be to support herself and her husband. Surely any financial hardship that might befall them and the House of Kadar can be overcome with a fistful of the fairest fiery jewels brought forth from the depths of the flame by the radiant Malika herself?"
[OOC: Diplomacy +38 again. I bet Kadar likes gems, so hopefully this will seal the deal]
"As a Fire Nymph, the most radiant Malika is in touch with the fiery aspects of nature that burns within her throughout eternity. Surely you have marvelled over the beauty of the fire opals and fiery jacinths that are formed over time by the loving kiss of the flames? In tune with the forces of flame, Malika knows the locations of such gems within the fiery depths of the fire oasis--where mortal men fear to tread for the burn will surely be their doom--and she can withstand the heat with pleasure in order to retrieve these gems if need be to support herself and her husband. Surely any financial hardship that might befall them and the House of Kadar can be overcome with a fistful of the fairest fiery jewels brought forth from the depths of the flame by the radiant Malika herself?"
[OOC: Diplomacy +38 again. I bet Kadar likes gems, so hopefully this will seal the deal
]
*Kadar allows a smile to split his face.*
"By all means, bring forth these fiery treasures so that I may bask in their beauty, which pales in comparison to my son's chosen bride," he says jovially. Of course he also means to assess their value, but that goes without saying. Malika dives into the fire fountain and is gone for several minutes. She returns with a armful of egg-sized fire opals and fiery orange jacinths. Kadar looks a bit stunned at the bounty before him, and scarcely waits until they're cooled before picking them up to look at them. Several minutes later, after a careful examination, Kadar stands and opens his arms to embrace his new "daughter," showing his agreement to her dowery.
*Malika seems to dim her fiery glow to embrace Kadar, and give the large man a kiss on the cheek. Kadar seems delighted with the exchange of both embraces and goods, and waves his guards forward to secure his bounty.*
"Then we shall have a grand double wedding, and such a feast as to be remembered for a hundred years! Come, bring my tentas and set up camp here at this oasis. We shall have a feast to celebrate the coming wedding!" Kadar says the last to a pair of younger guards, who take off at a run across the sands.
"By all means, bring forth these fiery treasures so that I may bask in their beauty, which pales in comparison to my son's chosen bride," he says jovially. Of course he also means to assess their value, but that goes without saying. Malika dives into the fire fountain and is gone for several minutes. She returns with a armful of egg-sized fire opals and fiery orange jacinths. Kadar looks a bit stunned at the bounty before him, and scarcely waits until they're cooled before picking them up to look at them. Several minutes later, after a careful examination, Kadar stands and opens his arms to embrace his new "daughter," showing his agreement to her dowery.
*Malika seems to dim her fiery glow to embrace Kadar, and give the large man a kiss on the cheek. Kadar seems delighted with the exchange of both embraces and goods, and waves his guards forward to secure his bounty.*
"Then we shall have a grand double wedding, and such a feast as to be remembered for a hundred years! Come, bring my tentas and set up camp here at this oasis. We shall have a feast to celebrate the coming wedding!" Kadar says the last to a pair of younger guards, who take off at a run across the sands.
Brother Shatterstone
Dark Moderator of PbP
Samira: Flamekissed Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt: Unfettered/Rogue/Seductress)
* Though she petted the lizards and listened to the Gemchild be her side Samira was still hurt and still upset that she was to be so quickly forgotten and as she listened in on the deal be completely she knew it was true. *
* She had never known her mother’s love, her father had been an easy to replace toy, and now she realized she would never know either. *
* Though she petted the lizards and listened to the Gemchild be her side Samira was still hurt and still upset that she was to be so quickly forgotten and as she listened in on the deal be completely she knew it was true. *
* She had never known her mother’s love, her father had been an easy to replace toy, and now she realized she would never know either. *
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