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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lord Zardoz" data-source="post: 5203805" data-attributes="member: 704">- "No one has actually seen the king in quite a while.  Sure, the palace keeps sending out edicts, and the council meetings go on as normal.  But no one I have spoken to can actually recall the last time they say his royal highness with their own eyes." - "I am sure that you have not noticed, but the once grand parties at Count Harolds estate have not been quite to the standard that they once were.  He keeps up appearances well, but he only seems to have half the servants on hand he once had.  You would think that it would be easier for me to get servants now that he has had to let some go, but the supply of trained household staff has gone up, not down." - "I say, have you heard that the Kalerian theatre troupe has seen fit to grace our fair kingdom for the first time?  The play is very popular, but the local clergy are all hot and bothered by it, saying that this, 'King in Yellow' is immoral somehow.  I but the more the Clergy types complain, the more popular the play becomes." - "Can you believe that general Sellik is being recalled in disgrace to testify before the council for his failure to bring a satisfactorily conclusion to the 'North Brierhallow' situaton?  The issue has become a bit of a scandal for duke Ronald.  Duke Ronald promised the council that a quick victory could be had, but that was 6 years ago.  It seems that every other year the general who Ronald said would bring a fresh eye and the right approach to the situation is being recalled for one reason or another.  But Sellik is the first to say that the situation is entirely untenable." - "I have heard that Lady Zelda, the proprieter of that lovely little opium den on fleet street has availible, for select clients, has a rather exclusive service.  Apparently they have the most amazing collection of prostitutes on staff.  My good friend Lawrence says there is one there that has the most remarkable resemblance to the our own Princess Rebecca.  All are young, pleasing compliant, and best of all, they are silent!  Worth every penny my friend." - "I am sure it is not my place to say, but Lord Pollok has not been to temple services lately.  However, Cardinal Richard has not said one word about it, and Lord Pollok still enjoys the good Cardinal's loyal support in the council.  Isn't that strange?"END COMMUNICATION</blockquote>

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