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Message: <blockquote data-quote="UniversalMonster" data-source="post: 9389641" data-attributes="member: 1034">The second scene is the opulent audience chamber of Duchess Laloo, adorned with relics of Slorgh's seafaring past and the banners of the Duchy. Jomal is unsuccessful in convincing the Duchess to part with a better ship, so the version he gets is the Myriad, which is cantankerous and full of character. Its an owl-shaped Tradeship. Jomal: "Your Grace, I am honored by your trust and the letter of Marque. I vow to bring glory to our Duchy, but I need a vessel worthy of such a quest..."The Duchess: (regal and composed) "Jomal, your zeal is commendable, yet we must be prudent. Our fleets are stretched thin, protecting our waters from domestic strife. The Myriad is the only vessel I can spare – she's seasoned and full of character."Around this time, Mishur and the high Astronomer Nurnubo also appear, and make the case for pursuing the Comet. At this point, Jomal has narrowly failed (missed a charisma roll) to convince the duchess of getting a better ship, but Laloo sees this as an opportunity to discharge her obligation to the astronomer and fulfill a promise to Jomal as well.  So all 4 characters conduct the meeting, with Mishur excitedly explaining the potential value of the comet, the Astral Codex and the potential glory this could bring to the duchy. In the end the duchess summons a scribe with the Letter of Marque that she issues to Jomal, and she charges him to hire a crew and conduct the mission to the comet. Jomal is disappointed, he had his heart set on a faster ship, and the chance to go after some Orkish pirates. Nurnubo (who is quite old) clarifies that he will not be joining the mission, but that Mishur and this young man Jomal will have things well in hand. As they leave, Jomal bows to the duchess and accompanies his new advisor out to the shipyards. Jomal: (gritting his teeth, a hint of frustration) "For the Duchy, and for the stars."Mishur nods in agreement, a spark of excitement in his eyes for the adventure ahead. He barely notices when Jomal stiffly avoids his handshake.</blockquote>

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