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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Widowmaker" data-source="post: 2450357" data-attributes="member: 23050">As you both sit and talk to the elf, a familiar voice sounds over your shoulder. You both recognize the voice of Janna. "It's a sad day when a mercenary has to give political lessons!"As she pulls up a chair, she sets a mug of ale down in front of Wolfgang."Even if the elf knew I doubt he would tell you. He owes the Duke and his family his life, but his loyalty is always to his people. If the elf tries to stay out of things like he said, but he knows more than he lets on." She says as she looks at the elf. Eldillor maintains his stone cold face, leaving you no clue as to how he feels to this interuption or slight of honor."On the otherhand my loyalty is quite simple. The Duke pays me well and I provide military service for him. As to your other questions lets see." She says and winks at Wolfgang and then turns back to the group."The human and dwarf are just as they seem, new to this whole thing. The Duke has never had dealings with them in the past, just the same as you to. But a man like the Duke doesn't get to power without knowing a lot of information and a lot more secrets.""As to politics. I am sure the Duke wishes to become Emperor. The Dukes father is growing old and plans on retiring soon, leaving his son as a Elector. The other thing to remember is that when three Emperors ruled the Empire the Duke of Talabheim was one of them. Actually is was a Duchess but whose keeping track of these things. The Duke's family still maintains the title of Otilla. The title the Duchess took when she claimed the Throne.""The Emperor is getting old. Within a decade he will be of the age when he will step down or probably died. But the Electors will have a tough decision as to who to pick the Duke or the Emperors son.""As to the political system. The Duke's allies are his neighbors to the north, Ostland and Ostermark. The Duke sent his Army to Kislev. Remember Kislev is due north of these countries. His enemies are Middenland and Hochland. The cult of Ulric controls Middenland. And remember during the time of the 3 Emperors Middenland was one of the area the claimed the throne as well. The Emperor is in a interesting position. He plays Middenland and Talabheim off against each other. Hence maintaining a distance from both." "As to what I know. It is what the Duke lets me in on. I don't know all of his plans, but I know a few.""The question is 'Who is the Ghost Rider of Talab'? Even I don't know that one!""No one knows for sure how the Duke got the message from Rustov!" She says."So what other questions do you have?" She says looking at Wolfgang."Sometimes I forget Janna that you can be a pest. If you have anymore questions you can ask Janna, I am sure her big mouth will tell you what you want. Know this though. I would get a couple of horses. The trip to Kislev will be long and your feet will be bloody by the time you get there if you want to walk!" The elf says and then walks off.</blockquote>

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