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Message: <blockquote data-quote="al_fredo" data-source="post: 6091301" data-attributes="member: 81597">Here is the via email Aftermath I typed up for the group. As someone else mentions, I thought that if the king said he was going to marry a Danoran, and the very next scene they meet Lya...it would be pretty easy to put together. So, I'm going to let the marriage part slip in later I think, and then have Lya confirm it at the end. Or maybe just Lya saying it. Not sure yet. Anyways:Geoff Masarde emerges from the Coaltounge's superstructure, a heat warped shovel in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. His formal garments are smoking and charred. He gives a slight nod to you and Stover Delft and turns his attention to two noblewomen while his bodyguards find him clean attire. "Madness!", he boasts, cooling his drink with his magical ice wand.You are treated for your injuries and thoroughly questioned by Principal Minsiter Harkover Lee. You tell him all that you saw: the ritual components, Sokana, the engineers...and the Duchess. "It is a wonder the Coaltounge still steams on. Masarde informed me that there is only slight damage to the boiler and relief valves. We'll make it back to Flint, though we'll limp into port. But, better than swimming.  The king will likely want to have word.  Distressing news about his sister. Get cleaned up and join the rest for the King's speech in a few moments.  The royal guard has secured the traitors below deck, but no trace of The Duches her handmaiden. "Minutes later, the king is about to give his speech. As he nears, he takes the time to speak with you."Javelin Company of the RHC, I presume? You have saved this ship and lives of everyone aboard. Well done. Yet, forgive me if I seem less than enthusiastic about your heroism. Tell me, what are your names and have you families?"You answer the king in turn, shaking his offered hand. You always knew King Aodhan to be a capable sword fighter, even in his 70s. But meeting him in person leaves you no doubt why he is king. He exudes grace, power and wisdom.  Yet, you sense a deep sadness due to his sister's betrayal...worse than when his Queen, Belea, passed a few years ago. "May you never suffer betrayal from your blood as I. Ethelyn and I disagreed on many things, but I did not think she could...." King Aodhan trails off. "All the more reason for this speech. For Risur, my friends." He heads toward the center of the banquet tables.Delft chimes in. "Conspiracy. Treason. Attempted regicide. And we thought the Danorans were our biggest problem! ""Now, now", Lee returns. "We won't know the details until we fully interrogate the prisoners.  But it appears as though threats to Risur come from outside and in our borders. Ethelyn held great sway in Risur. I fear her actions could spark much civil unrest."The king starts his speech. You see a royal clerk beginning to transcribe...no doubt this will be in distributed to the masses tomorrow."Friends! Four wars and countless years we have quarreled with the nation across the sea. We call them cursed and unnatural.  They call us primitive and superstitious. And what was gained over the centuries of conflict? Little territory and lots of blood.  This ship represents the pinnacle of Rusuri technology, a ship that was to be the crown jewel in our fleet and to show Danor that we've come far from relying on shamans and sages. Yet, this ship was built with aid of some Danorans....and in fact we've learned that they wish for lasting peace as much as we do. Ironically, this arms race has shown me that radical steps must be taken. For as long as there is possibility of war, there will be people who wish to begin it - whether it is firing a first shot, sinking a ship or.....assassinating a king."Gasps emit from audience."In few moons turn, perhaps a year, I will convene a summit in Flint and it is my intention to sign a peace agreement with Danor. The events of today have shown we need a permanent solution. We cannot lose more sons and more daughters of both our nations to pointless wars. It is time to join our countries together to begin a time of healing and peace. We must end wars, or wars will end us.  My countrymen....for Risur!"[FONT=arial, sans-serif][/FONT][FONT=arial, sans-serif]A mixture of applause and murmurs come from the crowd as the refrain of the Risuri anthem plays again. [/FONT][FONT=arial, sans-serif][/FONT][FONT=arial, sans-serif]"Peace? With the nation the king himself fought against..twice?" Delft exclaims. "Tough sell."[/FONT][FONT=arial, sans-serif]"Indeed," Lee concedes. They both grab a drink.[/FONT]</blockquote>

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