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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tecklenburg" data-source="post: 6819010" data-attributes="member: 6781356">Sounds good.The elf Arborealon is a former active member of the Summer Court elite Ranger unit of which Saerie is a part of.  He is now an inactive duty, reserve member due to age and political position, neither of which he wished for, being thrust upon him.  Above all else, he hates tyranny and oppression of the meek.  He may be my only ally among the four ministers.  Ghostroot may also be, but tree nymphs are notoriously tough nuts to crack.Obviously I'm not going to have him intimidate her.  Can I attempt to seize control of the magic which animates the furniture and bring her next to me rather than up close to him?I reach out with my hand for Sadia's lounge which is moving toward Malgelir...[sblock]Not So Fast, My Friend (Int)5, 3 +3 = 11.[/sblock]...and grasp the magic which imbues it with life.  I pull it toward me so that the girl ends up next to me and then place a comforting hand on the top of her head accompanied by a soft smile.  Leaning in toward Malgelir..."This is Saerie's ward.  She is entrusted to me while her primary guardian is away.  Though she has seen more horror, loss, and hardship in the few human years of her existence than you have in the decades of an eladrin's life, she is still but a child.  As a common courtesy, you, and anyone else here, will address me rather than Sadia."[sblock]Parley (Cha)2, 4 +1 = 7My leverage here is propriety and I'm not so subtly calling Malgelir on menacing this child.  Certainly he doesn't like that laid bare before his peers.They will do what you ask, but need some concrete assurance of your promise, right now.[/sblock]"Yes and yes."I bow my head and graciously smile at Queen Tiandra for her help in disarming Sadia's fear.I turn back to the small, fat coin-counter in front of me.  I try to hide my snark, but I just can't help myself.  "I'm sorry.  Was there a question in there?""Three days ago.  Or at least that seems the likely case.  Saerie and Sadia were exploring the borderlands where the mountains of Brokenstone Vale and the haunted forest around Cendriane merge.  A lone, moaning, icy flower not native to that land greeted Sadia at the top of a climb.  The Firbolgs called it Mourning Blossom and said it spawns where the Prince of Frost weeps.  They became spooked, said something about Sadia 'being marked', and lit out."My look is one of being very taken aback.  "This is rash.  This is cowardice.  The Winter Fey can bully us into exiling an innocent child?  Mortal or fey, it makes no difference.  If we stake any claim to strength and a moral highground that would separate us from our enemies, these are the moments that confirm or deny that claim.Even if that appeal means nothing to you, what about this?  If you remove this child from our collective charge, you will not be removing her from the charge of the greatest ranger amongst your ranks.  Saerie will not abandon her."[sblock]Using history and reason to work some sense into the situation.Defy Danger (Int)3, 3 +3 = 9Success but a worse outcome, hard bargain, or ugly choice.[/sblock]I look at Sadia, knowing how fearful the child is, clasp her hand and give it a squeeze.  I whisper to her "...it will be ok.  I promise."[sblock]Minister's Vote (nothing)2, 2 +1 (take +1) = 5Mark xp[/sblock]I rise to my feet pulling Sadia to her feet with me.  I give a terse nod of agreement with the old elf.  With my free hand I remove the badge, clasp, or signet ring that signifies my annointment as Shiradi Champion and Master of the Arcane Duelists of the Summer Court.  I let it fall to the floor.  I hope its descent and the ringing thud of its impact plays out in slow motion in the minds of those present.I shake my head back and forth slowly.  "I guess that's that.  Let us go Sadia.  Good day to you all."I'm quickly exiting the balcony, we're rushing down the sprialing stair and heading straight for the living quarters of the Avel' lethelin boy.  I'm hoping to get there before the guard has grabbed him and taken him away.[sblock]Defy Danger (Dex)4, 1 +3 = 8Success but a worse outcome, hard bargain, or ugly choice.[/sblock]Sadia probably asks a question about what just happened or something like that.  I assure her that neither Saerie nor myself will abandon her.</blockquote>

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