House Millithor in COSQ: part 4

[Serpenteye]

This cause of action comes before
The Cruel and Uncaring Court of the Underworld
Pluton
Hades

Laral, in his personal capacity and as proprietor of Laral’s of Skullport, represented by Tch, Ail, and Ing

The Matron reads the paper, from the hands of a slave. A mirthful chuckle, barely supressed, issues from her scarred lips and she looks at the devil with a contemptuous sneer.

"So, I am being sued by a mongrel commoner, represented by a diabolic law-firm, before a yugoloth court in Hades? You cannot seriously believe that this "cruel and uncaring" court holds any jurisdiction here. The laws of Hades binds only natives to that plane and outsiders who have made ill-considered pacts with that particular part of the underworld. They are anything but universal. I am a sovereign, and though I may enter treaties and agreements I am bound only by honour and expedience. I recognize no law, besides my own and the will of the Spider Queen."

"Please inform the commoner that this laughable gesture, though entertaining, is completely pointless. He will get nothing from me but this piece of advise:
The blame for the calamity that your establishment has recently suffered lies mainly with a group of dwarven adventurers, under the leadership of one Endur Stoneshield, and their allies. They are the ones who unleashed earth elementals in (insert name of the settlement) and caused wide-spread destruction upon both live-stock and real estate. Their alliance to the survivors of Blindenstone gave them both means and motive for their revenge upon us, and you. If you wish to sue someone, then by all means indulge your burocratic vein. But I believe that more direct measures will be required. I doubt, however, that you posess the resources for launching a successful attack against House Millithor. A failed assault would be most catastrophic for you. And thus, your pride would be better served by placing the blame on a weaker subject."

 

[Serpenteye]

The Wraith smiles, "Of course, Matron, even me."

"So, what exactly to you suggest that I should do? Slaughter my children? Destroy my vampires? Surrender myself and the remains of my House to Irae? Is this your advise, my most loyal of subjects?"

 

[Serpenteye]

Narcelia is not permitted to remain in the room while Carcelon makes her report to the Matron, but is asked to wait outside for a private audience later. Her miraculous survival, at a time when the Goddess hides her face, gives cause for suspicion. Especially since their Goddess was never known for her generous and forgiving nature in the first place. ...

...

Narcelia enters the room, and the Matron walks down from the throne to meet her. In a gesture of apparent affection and trust she embraces the creature who appears to be her daughter. Her words, as she releases her hold, hold nothing but calm authority.

"I did not expect to see you alive, daughter. Tell me, how did you cheat death? What happened to you during your absence?"

 

[Endur]

The Wraith replies to Matron Ki'Willis, "Ahhh, no, I do not make any suggestions regarding violence or death to others. Just that you should trust me as your most loyal subject and beware of all others."

 

[Serpenteye]

The Wraith replies to Matron Ki'Willis, "Ahhh, no, I do not make any suggestions regarding violence or death to others. Just that you should trust me as your most loyal subject and beware of all others."

"Then you can rest assured, my dear creation. I trust you no less than anyone else." And no further than I could throw you.

ooc:

 

[Endur]

The Devil (whom Matron Ki'Willis recognizes as one of the type commonly known as Malebranch or Horned Devil) smiles and says:

"I will see to it that Laral receives your message.

"I have other business with House Millithor that does not involve this client.

"I have heard you have a Tanarri problem. For a small fee, I could act as your broker in acquiring diabolic mercenaries to deal with your Tanarri problem."

 

[Serpenteye]

The Devil (whom Matron Ki'Willis recognizes as one of the type commonly known as Malebranch or Horned Devil) smiles and says:

"I will see to it that Laral receives your message.

"I have other business with House Millithor that does not involve this client.

"I have heard you have a Tanarri problem. For a small fee, I could act as your broker in acquiring diabolic mercenaries to deal with your Tanarri problem."

"You are referring to the misunderstanding on their part about the formulation of an agreement requiring the payment of a certain number of souls under a particular set of circumstances? That 'problem' is minor, and the sum involved is negligible compared to the payment your mercenaries would doubtless require."

"I am sure you are aware that my main enemy is the chosen of the undead goddess Kiaransalee. She has a number of Tana'ri under har command, and her goals clearly do not mesh with the general interests of Baator in this world. I might be interested in hiring mercenaries for that particular conflict when the time for the final battle approaches. If you would give me a menu of the mercenaries you can make available it would help facilitate such a trade."

 

[Endur]

The Devil responds,
"I was referring to the situation in Maerimydra. My contacts have led me to believe that it will be resolved one way or the other in a matter of days.

"If you have the price, all the legions of hell could be made available.

"A Diabolic legion consists of ten cohorts. Each cohort consists of over 200 devils.

"Standard diabolic terms: The summoner must set the date and time for the troops to arrive in advance and must pay for the troops in advance. At least a day's notice is required for a cohort. At least a week's notice is required for a legion.

"After negotiating with me, I will provide an introduction to the commander of the appropriate sized force and you will have to negotiate payment details with the commander. Pit Fiends command legions and other devils command cohorts."

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

Zieggek will stay with the Matron unless ordered out of the audience chamber or if Tierak orders him to accompany her.

When ordered out of the chamber while the Matron conducts her interviews, he will stay outside the door awaiting them to finish.

OOC: He's fairly loyal. Fairly.

 

[Endur]

The devil continues.


"Oh, yes, I can also offer some standard Infernal Loyalty agreements. If one of your living minions signs one of these agreements, their loyalty and obedience will increase and you need not worry about treachery any longer.

"Not only that, but the minion will become more focused and efficient in their work. Warriors become stronger, Spellcasters become more effective casters, and so on.

"The minion will eventually lose their soul, of course, but not before you have accomplished your goals in Maerimydra."