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

[ghostcat]

"I suggest you go easy on the drink." says Yevas "If we are on trial, we need all our wits about us and getting drunk is a good way to make a fool of yourself." As if to demonstrate this, Yevas carefully nurses his own drink.

 

[Scott DeWar]

Petra just smiles and returns to the main group.

 

[Scotley]

"I suggest you go easy on the drink." says Yevas "If we are on trial, we need all our wits about us and getting drunk is a good way to make a fool of yourself." As if to demonstrate this, Yevas carefully nurses his own drink.

"Don't worry about my cousin Sigvald. He knows many ways to make a fool of himself. Sobriety is rarely a factor one way or the other for him."

 

[J. Alexander]

A quarter after 8:00 PM a chorus of trumpets sounds and a herald booms " His Royal Majesty, King Roland Vasa and members of the Royal Family". Those seated rise as from the main doors a procession of individuals begins to walk down the centerway. As they pass members of the court bow until they pass. After what seems a hours, the royal court arrives at the dias and is seated. Some 22 members of the royal family are assembled at the long table on the central dias. Once seated drinks are poured for them and then pages begin circulating with silver goblets containing a dark rich red wine. When everyone is served the King stands up and says "Welcome candidates to our Royal court, may your endeavors be blessed" He then raises his goblet in salute, drains it and places it face down on the table before him. the other royals follow suit as to the members of the court leaving the candidates the only ones who have not responded.

 

[Fenris]

Sigvald looks at Henry, shrugs, raises his goblet back to the king, drains it and places it face down on the table as well.

 

[ghostcat]

As the king makes the toast, Yevas watches the nearby courtiers from the corner of his eye. When they start making their own toast, Yevas follows suit, draining his glass and turning it upside down on the table.

 

[Scotley]

As the royals enter, Henry rises. He tries to put names to the faces from the research he has done on the family. Henry says softly under his breath, "Blessings on your house," and drains the goblet and mimics the king's gesture turning the goblet upside down.

 

[Scott DeWar]

Petra follows suit in all ways: stands at he trumpeting, bows for the passing, seats, drinks an places his goblet face down with a soft thump. he fine wine leaves a smile on his face.

 

[Graybeard]

Artemis shows his respect to the royal family by following the others and standing while they enter the vast hall. He watches the rest of the room out of the corner of his eye and sits when the others do.

Clearly there were many customs and protocols to be learned. For now, he would take cues from the others gathered in the room who undoubtedly were more accustomed to such things.

After the King made a toast, drained his goblet, and placed it upside down on the table, others in the room did the same. Assuming it was a social custom he had never heard of, Artemis raised his own goblet, saluted the royal family, made a brief toast to their health and prosperity, and drained it before placing it upside down on the table. It seemed to be a most unusual custom but since he was here, he would be expected to follow whatever strange rituals and customs they had.

 

[KerlanRayne]

Theric feels the room's tensions rise in anticipation when the royal family enters the room. He stands at attention when they enter and when they approach their table, he goes down on one knee and bows before them in deference. When the crowds begin mimicking the King's toast he is hesitant. He has nothing wrong with alcohol itself but he was never a fan of drinking it quickly or in great quantity. As the others around him continue the action, he joins in and follows suit.