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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Deuce Traveler" data-source="post: 3395704" data-attributes="member: 34958">Dartis[sblock]When you approach Kyle and tell him what is on your mind, he looks at you in surprise.  "So now we get to decide who the new baron is?  I shouldn't be stunned that this has come up, since we do need to know who will be making the decisions, but it's still not something I desire to deal with right now.  Still, that's a poor response on my part, so I will tell you honestly how I feel.  First, I have no interest in being a lord, so I am out of the running.  On the other hand, I have faithfully served the old baron, Dren, and I feel that it is my duty to continue to do service for either Syra or Cal should they seek the position.  If they do not, then I will happily continue my work in your name."The conversation with Syra doesn't go well at all.  First, she ignores your summons and asks that you come to see her in Baron Dorin's old office.  Second, she smirks grimly at your words when you arrive.  "It is a nice offer, Baron Kalnian."  Just by her choice of words you know this could be going better, although the elder Lady Huffring looks upon you with approval as she stands by her side.  "But I already have an offer for my hand, and it is with a gentleman I very much approve.  Of course, he is asking me to give up my current occupation and live with him in some forest, but I assure you I will convince him that a courtly life is a better life.  And if he isn't willing to surrender these fancies for his lady, then... perhaps I will give greater thought to your proposal."  She escorts you to the door, although Lady Huffring gives you a half-smile that tells you where her own preference for Syra lies.You decide to go see Cal.[/sblock]Barok[sblock]Rix walks up to you as your leaving the halfing family's general store.  "I just wanted to tell you good-bye, one sneak to another.  After spending some more time with my fellow kobolds, and also listening to some of their stranger ideas about this town and looting, I've decided it's time to go.  I'm taking the tribe with me since they see me as their new leader.  Maybe I can teach them a few things out there so that they can live next to humans one day.  It's just not going to happen right now, and it's better to go before there is a misunderstanding... or even an understanding.  I'm off to say bye to Alexander.  If you see Danica, tell her good-bye, too.  I just have trouble trying to explain myself to her.  Oh, and I doubt you'll see Kel, but if you do let him know I thought he was alright, for an elf anyway."After your discussion with Rix, a messenger boy asks you to stop by and see Cal...[/sblock]Ventus[sblock]Silas and you had mentioned to Cal and Kyle that building a wall around the town might be a good idea.  Immediately, Cal volunteered you to lead the project since the militia were still helping to clear the debris and bodies while the cavalry patrolled the area and killed straggling orcs.  With five men you survey the land and realize that wooden pallisades are the best route to go for right now.  The five town guards Kyle sent with you are a rough sort, but among his better educated since it is obvious they can do simple math and read.  With parchment and ink to write with, they await your instructions on the kind of defenses you want built.  The town stretches for about a mile diameter in all directions.  Because it is set to grow from the swelling amount of refugees, the town will probably be expanded to double its current diameter.  There are hills to the north and west covered with woods and shrubbery, while to the east there is light forest, and to the south a difficult to cross winding creek.  Farmland will have to be tilled outside the walls as there will not be enough wood for the defenses to encircle the harvests.  There will probably be a couple hundred men available to help build the defenses, at most.  Other men are trying to build new structures and continue farming for the town.After you are done, you go to see Cal to report how the defenses will look.[/sblock]Silas[sblock]Hector the Incredible finds you after your talk with Dartis.  He looks nervous and ashamed as he says, "Hello, Silas.  I know I haven't been the most supportive of your work in the town, since it wasn't easy having another wizard around.  Still, I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that I was holed up in my home while you were using your magic to really make a difference.  A lot of people are actually talking about it, and I've lost the confidence that I once had with my apprentices.  I can't live like this competition, and it's not like you are going away never to come back.  I was hoping that with your experience, maybe you could teach me some things.  Maybe a few spells you might know or maybe some moves in case it comes to a fight.  I need to do something to get my confidence back," the wizard says, his eyes downcast.As you are about to talk, a small boy tugs at your sleeve and asks that you go see Cal right away.[/sblock]Danica[sblock]Kyle Radnal eventually finds you and gives a broad smile, "Danica, look at you.  It hasn't been that long since you last left and you came back with the confidence of a woman."  He says the last part with a hint of sadness, and you realize that Kyle looked at you as a daughter he never had time to have.  "Cal wanted me to find you for a meeting he wishes to have, but let's chat awhile.  How has your time been?  I've seen that you've become very handy with a crossbow.  What do you think of this Dartis character?  Do you know he approached me earlier asking me if I would support him being our ruler?"[/sblock]Caramip[sblock]Your playing with some children, when you hear another small voice behind you, with an adult tone.  "So this is what a gnome from the east is like, eh?"You turn and see Phly Loughphray behind you, a gnomish noble and ambassador to the Dorinthians.  You hear that he was away from the main defenses during the fighting and saved himself, some other gnomish delegates, and a number of Dorinthians by using the illusions that he was known to be an expert with.He continues.  "Cal wanted to have you see him when you get the first opportunity, but I thought I would come by and have a chat first.  Tell me, what is it like to work so close with humans as you do?  I heard your lands were taken over by the Imperials, but now you seem to have a working relationship with them.  If I tread on soft tunnel earth, please let me know."[/sblock]Nikolos[sblock]Heron Silvertongue, the main priest of the Dorinthians pulls you to the side when he can finally get you alone.  "I meant to speak with you earlier, Nikolos, one priest to another.  I wasn't sure what to think about your arrival, but now that I hear that you saved a number of my fellow countrymen I want to help you.  I have heard that you have several men that need a room and board until your return.  I can help you with that, except I need a favor in return.  Our healing magics are not enough for the amount of wounded that we have, and I was hoping that you can lend a hand.  A lot of what we are dealing with at this point are the mortally wounded, and all we can do for them at this point is ease their suffering before their final moments.  I know I'm pressuring you, and I apologize since I don't know you too well.  Still, we can truly use the help.  Cal is hoping you can go see him right now, but if you are willing to render aid please stop by the temple later."[/sblock]You talk some more before going to see Cal in a building he has set-up for his cavalry units.  As you and the rest of the party trickle in he offers you a seat at a large table and your choice of some adequate wine.  Once everyone is ready, he foregoes formalities and heads straight to the point."I started my day trying to prepare for your proposed trip into the elven lands to render support, when suddenly rumors of Baron Dartis Kalnian reached my ears.  Supposedly, my cousin here has aspirations to rule here.  The way I see it, most people want me to take over for my father, or at least expect this to happen.  I myself care little for the title right now.  Two weeks ago I would have taken the title of ruler without hesitation, and would have been willing to fight Lord Kalnian to a duel for it.  But these last few weeks have given me much to think about.  Kyle Radnal doesn't want the position as he renounced his royal title a long time ago, but still he and I have grown to understand each other more of late and I feel he might support me.  Syra, though, has been ruling in all but name for some time now, and it will not be easy to make her relinguish her claim.  She also has Alexander's support and love, and is trying to convince the poor man to court her and marry into nobility.  Lord Kalnian may not be as established in this town, but he has shown his worth to enough people and I also sense that he has the influential support of six other heroes who happen to be sitting at this table," Cal says pointedly while searching your faces.OOC: Not proofread, so bear with me on grammar errors.</blockquote>

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