“Your quiet arrival may be quite a blessing,” Emperor Noru said to Hachiman, “An envoy from the Celestial Empire also arrived earlier today, I would have you speak to them on my behalf, if you would be so kind. Our neighbour’s situation is perplexing, and I would have you front our negotiations. See if you can arrange a meeting between the Priest-Emperor and myself, it has been too long since we last spoke.”
Hachiman nodded, “I have sought out the assistance of friends,” he said simply, “They should arrive shortly.”
“Friends?”
“Yes, their arrival will be discreet, as that is their nature. It would be preferred that we keep their presence secret, as they operate best when not seen.”
“Your friends are sounding rather sinister thus far, Hachiman-san,”
“Do not worry yourself my lord, they are celestials. Their actions will always be for the betterment of good,” Hachiman explained, “But regardless, we shouldn’t keep the visitors waiting. I will gladly speak to them, where are they currently?”
“I will have a servant show you the way. I’m afraid I must attend to a diplomat from Burundi. Behave yourself now,” Emporer Noru says amiably.
They bow to one another and leave.
* * * * *
Prince Talisad sat in contemplation of news he had received about Greyspace. A demigod, Hachiman, had requested the aid of a distant relation, a leonal by the name of Tesnar and his retinue, one of the Prince’s finest groups, to assist with a overwhelming problem on the horizon. Talisad’s problem was that Tesnar and a number of his associates were seeing to an incredibly important task, and Talisad was at odds trying to determine which was more important.
“There is not much time to ponder that dilemma, sir. Time is short,” An owlinal advisor reminded him, seeing his expression, “Perhaps you should send an alternate group which includes the couple of members of Tesnar’s team who remain.”
Talisad nodded. He was working his way to such an idea, and after weighing it against other options, it was starting to look good. He would’ve liked more time, but he decided simply that calling Tesnar back and having another group pick up the job halfway through would be too risky. His best option was to assemble the best group he could with those still at his disposal, and hope it was enough.
“Alright, send word to Galeda and Zennef. Tell them they need to assemble a team to go to Oerth, and quickly. I’ll brief them on the situation once they’re ready,” he ordered.
The advisor nodded and left. Prince Talisad sat back and wondered what actions the other celestials were taking in light of the coming events.
* * * * *
Azmodean - Public
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azmodean said:
A foreign Nymph (hiding her visage to aviod harming bystanders) enters your capitol and requests an audience with King Rhiannon. She suppresses her abilities once she identifies herself.
If the audience is granted:
The Nymph introduces herself as an ambassador from the kingdom of Burundi which is led by N'grath. "Greetings from N'grath, leader of the dwarves and allied creatures of Burundi. N'grath has watched the Nippon Dominion from his home in Burundi for many, many years, and has gained respect for the effeciency and good husbandry of nature practiced here."
"N'grath has also been watching the leaders of other nations, and their disregard for the well being of their homelands. N'grath has now decided that the time has come when those who respect nature can no longer stand by while destruction on a massive scale is perpertrated upon the lands of Oreth. Those who destroy must be stopped."
"N'grath wishes to discuss with your Majesty (OOC: not sure of the proper honorific, or who is actually being addressed for that matter) what measures should be enacted to protect the land upon which we live and rely for our very lives. N'grath eagerly awaits your Majesties reply."
The Nymph waits for a reply to the message or dismissal.
The nymph is treated kindly upon her arrival, and needs only wait a short while before an audience with Emporer Noru is available.
She is greeted by a greying but energetic man, seemingly in his late fourties or early fifties. He carries an air of confidence and charisma about him, a charming leader but there seems to be a very calculating and meticulous man behind the face the nymph is exposed to.
"Madam Ambassador, I am honoured that Burundi would extend a hand of friendship in these times. Nippon, its Dominion, and Zindia are all nature respecting -if not revering- societies, so your request for cooperation is gratefully accepted. I would be glad to have a discussion with N'Grath on what we should do, and what is already being done, to preserve the land we rely on," Emporer Noru says, "It shouldn't be too difficult to fit the meeting into my schedule at this stage, but things are certainly going to get hectic in the future. We have many fine buildings here in the capital for Burundi to use should N'Grath wish to establish an embassy."
He goes on to chat pleasantly with the nymph ambassador on whatever topics she wants to bring up, and offers her a tour of Hagat before she leaves.
An embassy is made available for Burundi in Hagat, the capital of Nippon, should they wish to use it.[/sblock]
Kalanyr - Private
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Kalanyr said:
An eladrin secretly approaches the guardinal to discuss a continuation of the alliance the celestials of the Upper Planes have long since shared.
The eladrin is taken to see Prince Talisad personally. He speaks frankly with them.
"Yes, we will have a presence in Greyspace. It is relieving to know we'll have your people as allies there, so don't worry, we have no reason to not want to work alongside you. You'll find some of the finest the Guardinals have to offer there, you can rely on them, as I am sure they can rely on you," he explains, "They will be working with Hachiman who, like the Guardinals, will keeping a relatively low profile. If you need to find them they'll probably be in or near Nippon. Is there anything you wished them to know before they went?”[/sblock]
William Ronald - Public
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William Ronald said:
My door is open to you, and I hope that the Baklunish nations and yours may continue friendly diplomatic relations and mutually beneficial trade. The Mouqollad Consortium will still continue to ship its goods to your borders, and gladly sell the fine products of your nation to the world. If you desire either my advice or assistance, my representatives and I are available to you.
I would like to establish embassies in consulates in your lands, and offer embassies and consulates in the Baklunish Empire in return. Should you have need of their services, you can ask my representatives – who have been told that you and your peoples are to be treated with the greatest respect.
Your offer is graciously accepted, and an embassy is established for the Baklunish Empire within Hagat, the capital of Nippon. A group of ambassadors is sent to the Baklunish Empire as well to occupy an embassy there, bearing gifts for Al’Akbar from Emporer Noru of Nippon. Among the gifts is a letter containing a simple greeting from Hachiman, the Nippon demigod of war, with a message of good will and an offer to assist should it ever be wanted.[/sblock]
Radiant – Public
[sblock]The delegation which is sent to Nippon is greeted at the gates by one of the city officials. He eyes the Sikari nervously, inexplicably intimidated by its presence.
“His majesty, Emporer Noru, is occupied at the current point in time, but an audience will shortly be available with either him or a representative who can speak on his behalf. If you wish you could wait in the palace gardens or explore our great city of Hagat,” he offers, trying to compensate for the ambassadors having to wait.
As soon as an audience is available though they do not find themselves before the Emporer, but someone else, a serene and seemingly gentle man, though the Sikari feels he has vast amounts power at his disposal. He bows low and introduces himself.
“Good day to you, I am Hachiman, advisor and associate of Emporer Noru. As he is currently occupied I will be speaking to you on his behalf,” he explains.
Food and drink is brought in, examples of the fine local cuisine. Hachiman pours himself a drink then indicates to the array of food set down.
“Please, enjoy a bite to eat and something to drink. I am sure your journey has been a stressful one. Once you are satisfied we can get down to business,” he says.
Hachiman seems to be a master of conversation, and keeps the delegates entertained for the entirety of the meal. He shows particular interest in the Sikari, and seeks to get to know them, asking non-intrusive questions between topics.
At the end of the meal, making sure everyone is content, he addresses the group, “So friends, what can Nippon, its Dominion, and Zindia do for you?”[/sblock]
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