The Emperor of Solmaria

[deadestdai]

If it weren't for the fact that the robed fellow had just given him more money than he could usually earn in a fortnight, Dylan would've been insulted. But as it was, he did as he was bade and with an extravegant bow to the man and the audience went to collect his cloak.

Then the door becomes locked!

Dylan, eyes wide and confused, stands mouth agape at this shocking situation not knowing quite what to do.

 

[Thanee]

As the doors are barred, Lenya gets a slight feeling of uneasiness, but tries not to show any irritation and instead just covers her concerned looks with a faint smile of expectation.

 

[Majin]

As the current scene unfolds in front of Shadowleaf's eyes he slowly moves his hands into position where he can reach his bow easier in case of trouble. He watches the man with an intense glare of suspicion from underneath his hood. Looks like the time had come to see where this one's allegiances lie.

 

[Mithreander]

"The robed man starts his oration, "Thank you everyone, for coming. I expected more, or at least hoped for more. SOme of you may recognize me and my conpanion, while others of you may not. My name it Hitorum Felswarth. I was the advisor of the old Emperor, may he rest in peace, and began as advisor to Emporer Joahna I, may he live forever, until he dismissed me to be replaced by Jackowl Hotsburn, the new High Priest of his Emenences church, may it stand forever." He takes a breather before continuing. "This," he says motioning to the man standing next to him, "Is General Incantus who leads the Great Empires Ever-Marching army." He takes another breath and once more continues, "The reason that most of you have come here is because you are unsatisfied with the new laws that have been passed recently, and perhaps with the new Emperor, himself, may he live forever. Well, I can tell you that I have a plan, but I need some help in executing it. I think that the shy, timid child that was our Emporer has been manipulated from the inside, but I need to make sure. That's where you come in."

 

[Thanee]

Lenya unconsciously rolls her eyes, when Felswarth brings forth his third and fourth iteration of '...may he live forever.' or a variation thereof.

She relaxes a bit, as there seems to be no imminent danger.

 

[Mithreander]

Continuing once more, Hitorum says "I need a group of individuals to make a trip to the Oracle, and give her a missive to answer. Upon recieving an answer, return here and we will have the information we need to continue. In the mean time, Incantus and I will try to provide as much leyway in the laws as possible. Any other saggestions would also be welcome." He seems to wait to see if anyone has any.

 

[Majin]

Shadowleaf's eyes narrowed as the man continued his speech. He relaxed his grip on his bow a bit. He still did not trust this man, thinking him a spy for the emperor, only trying to identify who would stand up to rebel against him. Shadowleaf remained where he was regarding the man but searching for any kind of hint that this man was trying to decieve the whole room.

 

[silentspace]

Kinden

Kinden, without hesitation, rises from his table

I will go

 

[Thanee]

I can't say... some heads turn towards the pretty girl, as she suddenly speaks up. I can't say, that I like these new laws. And there can't be any good coming from them. The taxes, altho they do not concern me directly, deny the ones they do their freedom and equity.

I don't know, if I can be of any help, but if there is something we can do, to stop this madness, then I would be glad to help. And if this Oracle can tell us a way how to do so, then I want to join you to visit her and find out!

What the hell am I doing here, she thinks to herself.

 

[deadestdai]

Giving the whole room an incredulous stare, Dylan backs up a few paces and unconsciously drops his drink on the floor.

I'm in the middle of a rebellion?! If the watch were to arrive we would all be arrested and have our hands chopped off, or worse - put to death! You are mad! I want no part of this. To go on a fools errand and talk with a so-called "Oracle".!? This is rediculous! The Emperor has spies everywhere and you waltz in here and blurt out such treason? I may not be a so-called well-to-do person as yourself, but I still value my life as much as the next man.He turns his gaze to the other people gathered in the room. I should have guessed there was a reason for all of you non-humans to be gathered here. Damn me for not following my gut-feelings!

Dylan gathers his gear, belts on his sword and makes to leave. You sir must be completely mad! And if the rest of you are joining his whacky scheme, then you are too! At the door the bard declares, I demand that you allow me to leave! You can take on the whole Empire by yourselves - I plan on living a long life thankyou!