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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 9143777" data-attributes="member: 2012">Later, in Oakfirst's Private Quarters in the Palace:Lady Pomander nods. Akos can tell she's not happy with the plans for the Lanterns.Oakfirst listens intently and does not interrupt the Loremaster. He seems to know that Akos has more to say."It is good that you have accepted," Oakfirst replies. "I don't know if this would work without you and Sir Tymbeck. Unfortunately, Sir Breva is returning to his homeland, but I hope Custodio will be able to help Tim with the knight's warrior... caste?""That's as good a word as any," Lady Pomander says. She speaks to Akos. "A single group of guards is good idea, but I don't know if all the branches, as you say, will bend their leaves to the sun." She pauses. "It's probably best to tell you all that a new member of The Five has, indeed, been chosen.""That was fast," Custodio says.Lady Pomander nods. "It is why the other members of the council need Lord Commander Simonis to retract his nomination for his brother, Lord Kai," she says. "In return, he gets full leadership of the Dark Lanterns.""Who?""Telchal Ashhand. I believe you remember his son," Oakfirst replies. "Elkgrar made a brilliant move nominating his father in the <a href="https://www.thepiazza.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?p=209808#p209808" target="_blank">Chamber of the Five</a> *. Lord Ashhand rewarded Elkgrar with an ambassadorial position in the Granite Kingdoms.""Terger's nomination of Roose was also a brilliant move," Lady Pomander says. "Of course, Simonis turned it into a nomination for Lord Kai instead.""So, the inner council is back up to five," Custodio says. "That's good news."Lady Pomander nods. "Lord Varian hasn't been confirmed as the new Lord Mayor, yet, but I already know that Lord Ashhand will vote to confirm him once his place among The Five has been made public."The lady looks at Akos. "If you want a place in the Chamber of the Five, you'll need support from the nobles of Old City, at the very least." She paces for several moments. "I could nominate you to take Ashhand's place on the outer council, but the other members of The Five could veto my nomination and that would be the end of it.""If you want, I'll try to get you an audience to speak in the Chamber," Lady Pomander offers the Loremaster. "It won't happen until Lord Varian is sworn in as lord mayor.""Assuming a certain sorcerer doesn't try to have him killed," Oakfirst says.Lady Pomander nods."Exemplars, the declaration of the new order of knights can wait for another day," Oakfirst announces. "I will work to seal the deal with Simonis. He might listen to a reasonable argument." The commander stretches, sits down behind a sparse desk, and then continues. "These tunnels under the candle shop must be explored. I'd rather not send any guards down there. There are still too many questions. I hope you will take the lead and find out what is down there.""The gate, Reginald!" Lady Pomander insists. "It must be secured, or sealed... something.""Yes, I know!" He replies. "But, if the Renegade has an entire thieves' guild to help him, then it must be torn out of Old City. These thugs, plus The Dusk, plus his damn Loyalists are just as dangerous as that creature. We cannot let them continue to fester in Bluffside.""Or, he could be playing us all," Lady Pomander insists. "The Five wants that damn gate gone.""Then... you'll need to let the Wizard Council try to handle it, again," Oakfirst rebuffs. "My Elites, not even my Arcani, can do anything about a magical gate. Too many of the Elites have fallen," He looks at Vincenzo. "And, I don't know if the Sectarians could even seal it permanently."Oakfirst sits back and sighs. "I do have another one of the crystalline flowers for them to use," he says. "It is hidden away from the prying eyes of the Renegade." He looks at Tim. "Oh, and I was able to find that magical ring you'll need to bring up that warrior trapped under the Gate of Scales. The Elites stationed there have been very diligent about making sure no one enters through the hidden trapdoor in the gatehouse."Oakfirst opens up the top left hand drawer of his desk and takes a small bag and slides it across the desk to Tim. "I will leave the young man's safe return to the world in your hands Captain Tymbeck and Captain Akos. After all, he already knows and trusts you."</blockquote>

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