JA's - The Prince's Own - Relaunch Part 1

[J. Alexander]

OPENING POST

Four Months ago, King Rolin Vasa V announced that for the first time in over twenty years the Royal family of Car-Ni-Micar, would be accepting retainers into their household to help augment existing staff and replace the aging and vacancies due to death, imprisonment, or job abandonment. The air is filled with excitment and speculation abounds as to why this was happening. However as the population of the city stood at just over 2.5 millions souls and the kingdom itself controlled a good portion of the central plains of Rakanna people were eager to serve and become imbedded withing the Vasa Household that to date has lasted 2500 years and has a rich history of magic,might and sordid whispers.

The Vasa's stated they would be taking in a total of 150 new retainers and would divide them among the various members direct household. 5 were to server the King directly, and 10 to each of his five grandsons and great grandsons. The remainng would be divided among the household itself according to talent.

In heated family councils, you overheard your parents, and extended family discussing who they should put forward for this golden opportunity and how much they could afford to equip the candidates, pay the necessary application fee and bribes and insert someone into the royal household.

Three months after the annoucment, you and your family waited in angst and nervoness for the royal messenger to come and deliver the Kings selection.

At the stroke of noon, a royal messenger does arrive and a family council is held to open an read the missive.

"It is our royal will that you present yourself at the Royal Palace in 30 days to take up your warrant as a member of our Household"

Rolin Vasa
King of Car-Ni-Micar
Lord of the Northern Lake
Grand Duke of Silvefall

The inital elation of the family council soon turns to dismay and weeping as the requirements are read as to what is needed to be a member of the Royal House. A visit to the family vaults and after several trips to the moneylenders, the family comes up with the necessary coin and you are set on your way.

By tradition, candidates for the royal house assembly on the night before interviewing and induction in the great park.

 

[J. Alexander]

It is exactly 15 days to the hour when a new herald appears at your family manor to delivery a letter addressed to you and embossed with the royal crest. Senior members in your family are quite distressed that the herald inisists upon delivering it directly into your hands and will not simply surrender it to their care.

Summoning you, the Herald does indeed surrender the letter to you but only after having you sign several documents acknowgling receipt of said letter, unopened etc etc.

Breaking the seal and reading the letter find the following:

15 Day of April
Royal Court

Dear Sir,

You are herewith commanded to bring to the opening vesture one item that best describes you, your fitness for service and your home. Should said item require payment then please present the enclosed warrant to the merchant as the form of payment.
The choice of the item, and the nature of this letter shall not be discussed by you on pain of death with anyone without royal consent. Should you have any questions then you may write them on the bottom of this letter and I will address them as best I may.

Your Obident Servant.
George Balon
Master of the HouseHold
Chief Steward

 

[J. Alexander]

As before on the 10th day before the appointed assembly a messenger arrives only this time with three letters. Upon endorsement of the receipts you are dumbfounded as to what they say:

Letter 1

20th Day of April
Ministry of Justice

Dear Candidate,

Our most gracious soverign has herewith granted to you the following warrants. You may only use one and each must follow the provisions.

Respectfully,

Colin Shieldarm
Lord High Justice

First Warrant - A warrant for the immediate release of any imprisoned or wrongfully detained individual.
Second Warrant - A warrant for the immediate arrest and incarartion for a period up to 15 years trial of any person or persons within a 200 mile radius of your home. Said warrant may only be countermanded by the Lord High Justice or His Majesty the King.

Letter 2

20th Day of April
Ministry of Finance

Dear Candidate,

As a Candiate member for his most Gracious Majesty Household you are herewith granted the monthly income of 50 gold pieces for the period of your Candaicay (one year). Further as a one time boon, his majesty has granted you an immediate stipend of 1000 gold pieces so that you may enjoy the intake. As per protocol during your candidate year you are obliged not to draw upon any additional funds that may be accessable to you. Said stipend must be accounted for to our office no later than the 5th day after the intake and all remaining funds returned to the royal treasury.

Respectfully,

William Kane
Minister of Finance

(enclosed is the actual cash sum or 1000 coins in a small purse)

Letter 3

20th Day of April
Royal Court

Dear Candidate,

By custom all aspiring applicants must present themself upon the green at the required time. His Majesty has commanded that your travel be either of the 5th Day Prior or on the Day itself. Should you choose to come early then the arranging your your lodging and sustance shall be at your own expense until the appointed day. Mode of travel shall be via the royal portal network. Please provide the enclosed warrant to the Portal Master and you shall be conveyed to a receiving station within the Royal Court.

Respectfully,

George Balon
Master of the Household

 

[J. Alexander]

Much to the annoyance of your family another messenger arrives on the 7th day prior to the intake. Opening it you find the following :

Dear Candidate,

Your are herewith commanded to oversee the preparation and delivery of six of your regional dishes / beverages. Each dish / beverage must be in sufficent quantity to serve 1000 guests . Delivery will need to occur within 48 hours of receipt of this letter . Enclosed you will find two warrants to cover the purchase of said stores and one authorizing shipment via royal portal.

Respectfully ,
Abigail Silverspoon
Mistress of the Kitchens

 

[Scott DeWar]

oops

 

[Scott DeWar]

oops

 

[J. Alexander]

For those arriving 5 days before the event
[sblock]Having decided to leave the family as quickly as possilbe, you utilize the royal portal and arrive in the City of Car-n-Micar. The destintantion portal is to your suprise one of the main ones of the royal palace complex. Well dressed people are moving to and from and a junior member of the household appraoches you and says "Welcome on behalf of his Majesty. The Green has been prepared for you should you wish to lodge there or you may secure lodgings anywhere in the city. Also should you wish you may pick up your uniform and see about a better figgint if you feel it necessary"[/sblock]

For those arriving the day of
[sblock]The hustle and bustle of last minute preparations distract you to a large extent but once actually at the portal you sense a great adventure is about to begin. Much to the annoyance of several individuals your pass establishes you as a priority transport and you are quickly processed. Arriving at the capital you find yourself in one of the main portals within the royal compound. A well groomed junior member of the houshold directs you to the Green where you see large tents and other people assembled[/sblock]

 

[J. Alexander]

Arriving on "the green' you find that in addition to the numerous tents and paviallions devoted to entertainment and comfort you find that each Candidate has had a pavillion set up for their individual use. Outside of the pavillion is the menu selected by you displayed and ready for consumption by the attendees. In order to serve any guests two individuals from the royal kitchen stand ready to assist.

A large center stage has been set up upon which various minstrial, magic and plays are being preformed. Vendors abound as well as street kitchens to serve what you would estimate would be a crowd of some 15k who are already enjoying the day. People are dressed in both native cosutme and the height of fashion. a large Grey pavillion seems to the the center of activity as it is restricted to Candidates only and their guests...

And away we go....

 

[Scott DeWar]

response in solo thread

 

[kinem]

When Narciso Trentson arrived at the royal portal station, five days before his service is to begin, he was directed to use a larger portal which would also accommodate his horse. Trained for war, the beast seemed to take the teleportation in stride. "Good boy, Dasher."

He thanks the servant and checks Dasher in at the royal stable, and picks up his uniform. He releases Sahdzi to fly about the Green, confident that his magical hawk would return to him shortly.

Since he has been given no instructions he concludes that he is free to relax during this festival. Naturally, the young man takes the opportunity to walk about, getting the lay of the land (no pun intended ) by walking about and seeks for some appropriate companionship, with an attractive young woman being high on his list of what might be appropriate.