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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 9138523" data-attributes="member: 2012">Amphion looks as though he's going to shake his head 'no', but then he smiles and nods.The half-satyr is surprised by Vitus' hug. He hadn't expected the youngster to do it. He is a bit embarrassed by Vitus' shoe of affection. He tries to remain stoic as Vitus leaves but he waves back."I'm glad to hear it," the captain says in a hoarse voice. He tries to sit up but only rises from the dais with Oakfirst's help.The lord commander steadies him to a sitting position and hands the man a waterskin. "Easy Valentine, you need to take it slow."The captain takes the waterskin and drink down the entire container. He sits for several minutes and looks at the Exemplars and the other guards arrayed around him. "I'm glad to see you all." Then he notices lady Pomander. "Mi 'lady!" He tries to stand and salute."None of that, right now," she insists. "Reginald is right, you must rest. I order you to rest!""Yes Mi'lady," Camburn nods. "I feel like I could sleep for a week.""Unfortunately, you won't have that much time," Oakfirst says.Vitus waits and watches until the captain is brought back from the Beyond before introducing himself.Lord Commander Oakfirst listens intently as the young man introduces himself. His demeanour is calm as Vitus tells them why he has left Lord Casca's service. The head guard of all the guards of Bluffside nods silently just as Tim begins to introduce himself and tell the young Ticin his story. The commander smirks. It's a good story."Ticinum's loss is Tyche's gain, young man," Oakfirst finally says. "Bluffside is glad to have your help. And, it seems, you are already known to the Exemplars.""He saved my life," Vincenzo says."Did he now?" The commander says with a smile. "Well then, Bluffside owes him a great debt, both you and the Wizard Council."Oakfirst glances towards Falen. "Perhaps Mr. Falen and Sectarian d'Lucio will sponsor you to become one of the Exemplar Knights.""You're really going to disband the Regulars?" Ela asks. "Even after the troubles at the barracks?""No," Oakfirst looks towards Lady Pomander. "The Five are completely against the idea, but they have given their approval for the creation of the order of knights."There will be a complete review of the Regulars... and Elites by the lord commander, however" Lady Pomander says. "In truth, it began some time ago. Even before the Renegade became a problem." She sighs and looks at the chapel's ceiling. "I've been pushing for the review of the Regulars since I helped create the Dark Lanterns.""That, I did not know," Ela says. She is shocked by the revelation."Very few know of my connection to the Lanterns," Lady Pomander says. "As part of the agreement for the creation of the Exemplar Knights, I had to agree to hand over full leadership of the Lanterns to Lord Commander Roose Simonis. And, the Lanterns must become a more visible presence to the people. While they will continue to work from the shadows at night, they must be more visible during the light of day.""That's going to be hard for a lot of them to accept," Custodio notes. "One in particular.""I've already sent word to Terger," Lady Pomander says. "And to Simonis." She sighs again and shake her head. "If he agrees, The Five have asked, as part of the agreement, that he withdraw his brother's name as a candidate for the open seat among The Five.""What happens if he doesn't agree?" Camburn asks."Let's hope he does agree," the lady replies. "If not, well, I don't want to think about it.""Also, as part of this agreement, I will no longer be the commander of the Regulars," Oakfirst adds. "I will retain complete control over the Elites and have oversight over the Exemplar Knights, but it will be you who leads them."The commander looks at each one of you. "At this moment, you no longer temporary Elites," he says loudly for all to hear. "I offer you a place as Captains of the new order of Exemplar Knights. While I cannot force you accept, I hope that you all will accept. If not, I will not take your group's name from you. The knights will be given a different name." He looks at Tim. "If some of you accept and the others do not, then we will have to decide how best to handle it.""I wish I could offer you a place in the Lanterns," Lady Pomander says to Falen and Tuck. "But it is not my choice to make anymore. Even if Lord Commander Simonis rejects The Fives' offer, I have promised to sever my ties to it. There is no going back. I have given my word.""The Exem-... the new knightly order will be run out of my old childhood home. I tried to convince The Five to allow Stormgrove Manor to be the headquarters, but Lord Blander objected strongly to choosing the residence of a Lantern and your current residence in Old City for the location. Stormgrove is still yours, Sir Tymbeck, as per Terger's wishes, but if you all accept my offer, then it cannot be where official Exemplar business is conducted.""What about Custodio?" Camburn asks. "He's become quite popular among the Elites, well, the rank and file, at least.""He's been dismissed as an Elite and has already agreed to be come a Lieutenant in the new order," Lady Pomander replies. "There will be many Elites who wish to follow his lead, I think."The lady moves to Camburn and puts her hands on his shoulders. "You have been chosen to become a commander within the Elites. Or, if you wish, lord commander of the Regulars.""But, I was hoping for an early retirement," he says, his eyes wide. "I was hoping to teach full time.""The people love you too much," she replies. "It's either this or you accept a nomination to become one of The Five.""No, no, anything but that! I- I'm no politician... Fine, I accept. But not the Regulars! Let someone else be their lord commander.""Very well," she hugs the man.Oakfirst looks towards each of you, again, "What say you? Do you accept?"[OOC] Whoops, I used the wrong colour for Oakfirst at the end. Fixed.[/OOC]</blockquote>

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