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Rhiannon PNP Supplement
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Gwaihir
Explorer
The talks begin in the morning and continue for several days in a large open hall not far from the royal compound.
Two large half circle tables dominate the room. A contingent of Elves sits at one table, while the contingent representing the church sits opposite them. The acoustics in the room are really good, and it is quickly obvious that this room employs a dead magic effect, presumably to prevent scrying or other information gathering techniques that wouldn't be enitirely proper in this setting. Salisha and Milierian are not present.
Gaithys Galanodel dominates the discussion. He is clearly in his element in this sort of setting. The queen occasionally speaks, though it is clear that she leans on her ambassador for his expertise in debate and negotiation.
At the opposite table Epaphros is the chief speaker. He is an agressive bargainer, and often pulls a single member of the church group aside to whisper into his ear. Occasionally Epaphros pulls the entire group together into a tight huddle and whispers about some obscure point or another. Randall gets the impression that these conference are more show than substances.
Other than a brief introduction and a short speach about the discovery of the new tree, Randall is not asked to speak.
Elmer occasionally takes over the discussion, though this draws looks of annoyance from Epaphros. It is clear that Elmer is not interested in the niceties of diplomacy, though his incisive wit often cuts to the heart of the matter.
Randall ocassionaly catches the eye of Delianir who appears completely bored-as do several other elves. Only Gaithys and the queen seem to have any true input.
As the days pass, many minor issues are discussed. "At least we dinna spend 3 days arguing over who sits where." Observes Elmer.
Several major issues come up regularly with slight variation, but no progess is made on them:
(bold is church position)
The Church of Eli would like to establish a permanant embassy to the Elven People in a manner such as it has granted the last 100 years to the honored Gaithys Galanodel
No such embassy is possible until we are returned to our homeland.
What information can you tell us of the current location of the Sundered Elven Tribe - Malekevar.
This tribe was striken from our lands many lives of men and elves ago. They took ship in Tarsus. We do not know their location since that time.
What will the Honored Church of Eli do to help us return to lands of our mothers?
While we will gladly aid you in this return, it is too early and too dangerous to consider this.
Will the church of Eli supply grain prior to the next spring so that we may plant food here to aid in the transition to the our homelands.
yes, at a fair price.
Will you agree to a student exchange so that our peoples might become closer.
Perhaps in the future, all our people currently strive to return to our homelands.
As the days pass the tension in the room, in spite of the best efforts of the diplomats, begins to build. The only point on which any ground has been made is that Lady Delianir, cousin of the queen will accompany Gaithys as his assistant. Her specific role will be to interact with the Church on the possibility of a student exchange (once the elves have relocated)
On day 5, the talks break up, citing no more common ground. The anger is palpable all around.
"We leave in two hours, " announces Elmer. "Everyone make ready. You too my lady." He gestures to Delianir.
As the group prepares to leave, the Queen, pulls Randall aside.
"Master Melikijur. It is a pity that the Church will not aid us in returning to our rightful home. You do not need to cast your lot with them. You would be a perfect leader for a large northbound expedition. The first of many as we return home. Stay with us and lead this first group.
Oh but here is someone else you should speak with."
Randall follows her gesture and notices an aged elf woman. Bent with years. "Greetings my brother." She says in a weak voice.
Two large half circle tables dominate the room. A contingent of Elves sits at one table, while the contingent representing the church sits opposite them. The acoustics in the room are really good, and it is quickly obvious that this room employs a dead magic effect, presumably to prevent scrying or other information gathering techniques that wouldn't be enitirely proper in this setting. Salisha and Milierian are not present.
Gaithys Galanodel dominates the discussion. He is clearly in his element in this sort of setting. The queen occasionally speaks, though it is clear that she leans on her ambassador for his expertise in debate and negotiation.
At the opposite table Epaphros is the chief speaker. He is an agressive bargainer, and often pulls a single member of the church group aside to whisper into his ear. Occasionally Epaphros pulls the entire group together into a tight huddle and whispers about some obscure point or another. Randall gets the impression that these conference are more show than substances.
Other than a brief introduction and a short speach about the discovery of the new tree, Randall is not asked to speak.
Elmer occasionally takes over the discussion, though this draws looks of annoyance from Epaphros. It is clear that Elmer is not interested in the niceties of diplomacy, though his incisive wit often cuts to the heart of the matter.
Randall ocassionaly catches the eye of Delianir who appears completely bored-as do several other elves. Only Gaithys and the queen seem to have any true input.
As the days pass, many minor issues are discussed. "At least we dinna spend 3 days arguing over who sits where." Observes Elmer.
Several major issues come up regularly with slight variation, but no progess is made on them:
(bold is church position)
The Church of Eli would like to establish a permanant embassy to the Elven People in a manner such as it has granted the last 100 years to the honored Gaithys Galanodel
No such embassy is possible until we are returned to our homeland.
What information can you tell us of the current location of the Sundered Elven Tribe - Malekevar.
This tribe was striken from our lands many lives of men and elves ago. They took ship in Tarsus. We do not know their location since that time.
What will the Honored Church of Eli do to help us return to lands of our mothers?
While we will gladly aid you in this return, it is too early and too dangerous to consider this.
Will the church of Eli supply grain prior to the next spring so that we may plant food here to aid in the transition to the our homelands.
yes, at a fair price.
Will you agree to a student exchange so that our peoples might become closer.
Perhaps in the future, all our people currently strive to return to our homelands.
As the days pass the tension in the room, in spite of the best efforts of the diplomats, begins to build. The only point on which any ground has been made is that Lady Delianir, cousin of the queen will accompany Gaithys as his assistant. Her specific role will be to interact with the Church on the possibility of a student exchange (once the elves have relocated)
On day 5, the talks break up, citing no more common ground. The anger is palpable all around.
"We leave in two hours, " announces Elmer. "Everyone make ready. You too my lady." He gestures to Delianir.
As the group prepares to leave, the Queen, pulls Randall aside.
"Master Melikijur. It is a pity that the Church will not aid us in returning to our rightful home. You do not need to cast your lot with them. You would be a perfect leader for a large northbound expedition. The first of many as we return home. Stay with us and lead this first group.
Oh but here is someone else you should speak with."
Randall follows her gesture and notices an aged elf woman. Bent with years. "Greetings my brother." She says in a weak voice.
Tilmamir
First Post
"Oh, Eluvuwien. How good it is too see you!
How cruel time is to make it so plain the entropy in the universe - you so beautiful, and me so young"
"But come, let us sit asside in this chamber and talk privately for a while."
[he helps her to a seat]
"Please, let me just finish some quick business"
[Randall heads over to the Church party and talks to Epaphros.]
"Epaphros, Peace. Will you not at least stay untill the morning?
Allow Delainir to say her farewells at dinner tonight, and allow me to talk to my sister? I fear this may be the last time I see her. "
How cruel time is to make it so plain the entropy in the universe - you so beautiful, and me so young"
"But come, let us sit asside in this chamber and talk privately for a while."
[he helps her to a seat]
"Please, let me just finish some quick business"
[Randall heads over to the Church party and talks to Epaphros.]
"Epaphros, Peace. Will you not at least stay untill the morning?
Allow Delainir to say her farewells at dinner tonight, and allow me to talk to my sister? I fear this may be the last time I see her. "
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Tilmamir
First Post
"I understand, Ep. I shall join you at your departure."
[if the queen is still in the room]
"Your highness, may I have a word with you before the church party departs and after I speak with my sister?"
"Eluvuwien, to me, last I saw you was four years ago. We had life to live yet. Now I find cruel time has passed me by, but not you. Also cruel since I only have perhaps three hours before I must leave again, and I must speak to the queen before I go. Yet perhaps time is not so cruel, for it allowed me to speak to you again. I ramble, sister, what news of our family, our clan, our race? "
[if the queen is still in the room]
"Your highness, may I have a word with you before the church party departs and after I speak with my sister?"
"Eluvuwien, to me, last I saw you was four years ago. We had life to live yet. Now I find cruel time has passed me by, but not you. Also cruel since I only have perhaps three hours before I must leave again, and I must speak to the queen before I go. Yet perhaps time is not so cruel, for it allowed me to speak to you again. I ramble, sister, what news of our family, our clan, our race? "
Tilmamir
First Post
out of character
OOC:
RE: Eluvuwien:
*Randall wants to hear what his sister has to say.
RE: Queen Elyspir T'mamir
If he can talk to her...
* he needs to go with the church - he can do more for elf and church there at the moment
* will leaving with them burn his bridges with his people?
* He wants safe passage for the church party.
* He asks if he may visit her in two weeks - to discuss options for him in various places.
If he may come back freely (as an elf, not as 'traitor' or with hard feelings):
he leaves with the church party.
If there is a chance of harming his personal relationship with the elves:
he talks to Epaphros
"I may yet learn something. I shall join you before you reach Antioch. Peace."
plans for future discussion with the queen:
- Expidition North: He could do this, but others are as capable. Timing to lead a party North?
- With his influence as an Earl, with certain church authorutues, and other influential men, he feels he may be a better help behind the scenes.
- - - He asks if it is possible for him to get official permission to make agreements for the elves (nothing final until she ratifies the deal) regarding wheat, passage, perhaps some funds. He can try to work some concessions in the church from behind the scenes.
- He asks if he may know why the elves could not bend to meet some the church requests, especially on items that would benefit the elves?
- He tells her privately of his time in the 'alternate' time - where the elves are millitant, outright evil, and as bad as Eire ever was. They must prevent this from happening. He sees it beginning now.
- The church feels something is amiss here, and so does Randall - he asks outright what is wrong? Has the soul of the people been sold for something in return? Has the Malekevar returned and made some offer? Is there some evil force working here - elf or other evil presence - that can be dealt with to make the people free?
OOC:
RE: Eluvuwien:
*Randall wants to hear what his sister has to say.
RE: Queen Elyspir T'mamir
If he can talk to her...
* he needs to go with the church - he can do more for elf and church there at the moment
* will leaving with them burn his bridges with his people?
* He wants safe passage for the church party.
* He asks if he may visit her in two weeks - to discuss options for him in various places.
If he may come back freely (as an elf, not as 'traitor' or with hard feelings):
he leaves with the church party.
If there is a chance of harming his personal relationship with the elves:
he talks to Epaphros
"I may yet learn something. I shall join you before you reach Antioch. Peace."
plans for future discussion with the queen:
- Expidition North: He could do this, but others are as capable. Timing to lead a party North?
- With his influence as an Earl, with certain church authorutues, and other influential men, he feels he may be a better help behind the scenes.
- - - He asks if it is possible for him to get official permission to make agreements for the elves (nothing final until she ratifies the deal) regarding wheat, passage, perhaps some funds. He can try to work some concessions in the church from behind the scenes.
- He asks if he may know why the elves could not bend to meet some the church requests, especially on items that would benefit the elves?
- He tells her privately of his time in the 'alternate' time - where the elves are millitant, outright evil, and as bad as Eire ever was. They must prevent this from happening. He sees it beginning now.
- The church feels something is amiss here, and so does Randall - he asks outright what is wrong? Has the soul of the people been sold for something in return? Has the Malekevar returned and made some offer? Is there some evil force working here - elf or other evil presence - that can be dealt with to make the people free?
Gwaihir
Explorer
In Character:
Randall believes that, given the animosity of the elves toward human kind, specifically the church, he may already be viewed as tainted by at least some of the elves. Perhaps the offer of leading the northern expedition is a please come home prodigal son offer.
See Eluvuwien's reponse below:
Randall believes that, given the animosity of the elves toward human kind, specifically the church, he may already be viewed as tainted by at least some of the elves. Perhaps the offer of leading the northern expedition is a please come home prodigal son offer.
See Eluvuwien's reponse below:
Gwaihir
Explorer
Tilmamir said:
Queen: "Of course, I shall await your pleasure."
Eluvuwien:
"Oh dear brother, still so young. Fate has dealt a cruel life upon us, upon all elves. Our parents were brave and bold and fought long to bring us to the safety of this place." ---She speaks at length of the horrors of the long retreat and the bitter years spent establishing this home.
-She speaks at length of cousins, children and other relations.
"Our cousin Uradoriel leads House Melikijur as best she can, but she is now old and sick. Our time in the southlands has been hard on our family. We have declined in number, wealth and influence. Like many houses, only the very strong survived the years of trial. We are very young, younger than most even. When Uradoriel passes, it is likely my daughter, Gelemien, will be named the elder--once we are both gone. She is young but wise. She will do well, if she is advised properly. This is my greatest fear."
"I will speak openly to you dear bother, I am old and no longer fear shame or fault. Age has stripped arrogance from me," Her weak voice becomes a whisper, "This is a time of trouble for the Elven nation here in the south. Our people are divided. A few openly speak that the only ancient lore studied by the sundered house may help us to return to our homeland and regain a position of honor among the races. Others feel that only by allying ourselves with the Church, and depending on the human Saints may we again be strong. Some even support sending to the Dwarves for aid. Tensions run high. With the undead scourge removed from our homeland, the stress has increased ten fold. I suspect scouts have already returned to the northlands."
The aged voice become bold again, "In this dangerous time, it will be difficult for Gelemien. You must stay her with us and assume the role of first advisor of house Melikijur. Perhaps then our house will be strong again."
