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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rystil Arden" data-source="post: 3778100" data-attributes="member: 29014">[SBLOCK=Hyacinthe Gather Info]*Hyacinthe works his way through town, starting at the Pinwheel and losing at a few games of cards along the way while chatting and getting a sense of happenings and goings-on in town.**It isn't long before he hears about the huge invitation-only gala tonight at the Dulirand estate.  Baron Tomas Dulirand presides over the nearest barony to the city--as the provincial capital, the city of Arvanne technically does not fall into the jurisdiction of any of the barons who control the various baronies within Niarche province, as it is controlled by the Lord Mayor, under direct stewardship appointed by the Marquis himself.  De facto, however, Dulirand is important in providing a support network for the city, and his manor is set up only a few hours from town.**Tomas's eldest son, Richard, is quite a dandy, and he often organises elaborate parties for the elite of Niarche province.  His father encourages this because he hopes some young lady will catch his son's eye, though if not, soon Tomas will likely take matters into his own hands.  Tomas's second son Guillaume cares more for blades than parties, and his third son Tomas (named for his father, technically the father is Tomas IV and the son is Tomas V of their family, though the numbers aren't usually used) is young yet but plans on joining the clergy.  The baron also has several daughters as well.**Hyacinthe manages to find Richard Dulirand out on the town with his drinking buddy and best mate Gerald Cambres, heading to the tailor to pick up a special order for the night's festivities.  Richard, always looking to drum up the notoriety of his events, which the inclusion of the King's elite could accomplish, is more than happy to provide three quick handwritten invitations for the Three Musketeers.*"Oh, yes!  That would be fabulous.  I would love to have the three of them.  Everyone who's anyone will be there tonight, and I'm sure they would love to take the measure of the King's champions.  It will take two hours to reach the manor by horse, and it starts promptly at two after dusk.  Light refreshments will be served, but you probably want to eat dinner first.  You have all that?  Super--good man!"[/SBLOCK]</blockquote>

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