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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 764066" data-attributes="member: 8530">Chapter 21, “The Elves of Silvanost”, July 6th, 1019, 7:00 A.M.The carriage arrives at the Risen Phoenix Inn, a rather fancy three story wooden building that appears to be at least two centuries old.   The group notes that all of the shutters on the first floor are currently closed, and that a quartet of uniformed elvan fighters are standing in front of the main entrance.   As the party walk towards the entrance the elvan fighters move to block their path.  Serita tells them “We bring greetings and welcome to the nobles of Silvanost.  We are representatives of the Jawlt Lordholder and the Queen of Phlooredah."    Three of the elves continue to block the doorway, but one heads inside.A short while later an armored elf comes to the door.   He is attired in elvan chainmail with a steel chest plate, a short cloak, a longsword hanging from his belt, and a shield on his arm.  His face and appearance is rather youthful, and some of the party are surprised when he introduces himself as Lord Khelandros, a Knight of Silvanost.   Mojo mutters to Kharole “A bit young for a Lord and Knight isn’t he?”  She whispers back “Remember, these are very long-lived elves.  He is probably a lot older than you think.”   Serita repeats the line about greeting the rulers of Silvanost, and the party are admitted into the building.  As they cross through the main lobby of the inn they see a number of armed elves seated at various tables and chairs throughout the ground floor.   They are led into a private dining room located in the center of the ground floor.  Inside the room are a number of chairs.  Also in the room standing at attention are two more elvan fighters, one male and one female, who are attired identically to Khelandros.   There are a number of chairs in the room, but the party wisely chooses to remain standing.  Shortly thereafter a pair of well-dressed elves enter the room.   The first is an elvan female wearing an elaborate dress.  She looks to be the human equivalent of being in her late teenage years.  Behind her is the oldest elf any of the party have ever seen, being the human equivalent of over a century.   Khelandros announces “May I introduce to you Queen Vanya, the Fifth Ruler of Silvanost, and her father King Elufin, the Fourth Ruler of Silvanost.”    Each of the party members introduce themselves, stating their official titles, and welcome the Silvanost rulers to Jawltorn, followed by information about the bidders dinner and asking if there is anything special that is required.  A very long pause follows, after which Khelandros asks, “Would there be any other information that you feel would be important to share with us?”    Serita says that she is uncertain what they mean.   Khelandros continues “The safety and protection of our leaders is of paramount importance to the Knights of Silvanost.  I would have expected you to have shared with that a renowned group of international assassins are arriving in the city, with bidders as their targets.  We are greatly disturbed that you have chosen to keep this information to yourself.”   Serita counters with “We were planning to inform you of this as we got closer to the auction date.  We have no intention of allowing the ILA to interfere with the auction of its invited guests.”It appears obvious that Khelandros and his two fellow Knights do not believe her.   He states “We will see to it that our leaders are properly protected.   To ensure this protection, for the remainder of our stay in the city no one will be admitted to this building.   Good day to you.”Serita counters with “You appear to know much about this assassin group.   Do you have any information you would like to provide to us to help us with the protection of your leaders?”  He replies “We find it too coincidental that both the Mengale elves and assassin group are here at the same time.  If these assassins seek to do harm to our leaders it would be at the bidding of those from Mengale.  I would direct you to keep a close eye on the Mengale contingent, as they have a long history of untrustworthiness.  That they are here in the city, seeking what is rightfully ours, is but one example of their treachery.”    Serita answers “The rightful ownership of any item will be determined on the 12th  and 13th.  Until then, such ownership is neither for Silvanost or Mengale to say.  Attempts by anyone to remove the items from their present owner will be viewed as a hostile act.”      Queen Vanya interjects “It is the at the hands of Mengale that Silvanost elves have died before, and I doubt they would have any reluctance to killing anyone who is between them and what they seek.”    Kharole attempts to break the tension that has been building in the room by interjecting “Come now, lets not bicker and argue about who’s going to kill who.”  Kharole follows the comment up with a tactfully worded but slightly sarcastic speech, again welcoming the elves to the city, and inviting them to partake in the hospitality that the city has to offer.”   “I think enough has been said,” Vanya states, and she exits the room followed by her father and the female Knight.  The other two Knights lead the Silver Moon adventurers to the front door, and abruptly shut it behind them.   “My, what a friendly group!” Mojo comments.     Lannon says, “Yeah, I think we’ve figured out what item will bring in the most money at this auction.”  “And which item to put up to bid last,” Serita adds.   [DM’s note to readers (but not players): The history and background of these elvan groups (and two other guest groups yet to be introduced) can be found on the EN World Plots & Places thread “Kingdoms of the Elves and Dwarves”, which can be found at the following link : <a href="http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31874" target="_blank">http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31874</a></blockquote>

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