Vengeance in Mornonas
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Jasper takes the scroll and heads towards the castle. During the day the streets are safe and Jasper makes it relatively easily to the Banking sector of the city. After a quick control is allowed in. He then dashes straight to the citadel, not wanting to be late.
OOC see previous post when Xavier approaches the castle for a better description of the castle.
As he gets to the main entrance, He introduces himself to the guards. The Baron usually have veteran soldier who proved their worth on the battlefield as guards in his citadel. The soldier look at a short list, "Jasper Conrad, yes I got it" he says pointing a line on his list. Jasper is then lead into a small room with three other fellow. They all wear very expensive cloths and seems a bit nervous. Before Jasper can address them. A young human enters the room, also sharply dressed. His cloths bear the heraldry of the baron. {COLOR=orange]"Sir, I you would please follow me. The three men follows him with Jasper. They walk in a sumptous corridor leading to a massive Mergovian Oak double door at the end of the corridor.
The young men opens the door. The throne room is richly decorated. The baron sitting on his throne about 100 feet from you. Behind him a massive window gives a beautifull view of the city. The room is filled with various member of the court walking and discussing around. About 30 courtiers are in the room. When the young men announces your arrival most people stops talking and carefully observes you.
Jasper notices that the other two thrones on the left and right of the Baron are empty. Right behind him he also notices a musician playing softly.
They are invited to approach the throne. As they walk towards the throne they can feel the eyes of the people on them. The young men stops them and everyone bows in front of the baron. when they stand up another young men similarly dressed as the one who lead you in here, enters a side door announcing the entrance of another noble. "Sir Roces, Son of Baron Roces is entering the room." Right away the focus of the people in the room shifts towards the newcommer.
He approaches the throne and he is invited to talk first, Jasper can hear all their conversation.
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OOC With the dwarf
The dwarf isn't a social person but stays very polite when Xavier asks his questions.
(roll diplomacy 2+13)
"The baron is a very good man, he treats all his soldier with excellent condition. I have friend at the service of the king and can tell you that I am happy to be here."
As Xavier starts to talk about life in Mergovia the dwarf quickly starts talking about the wars he fought. The thing quickly degenerate into how good he his and how he killed that beast and how hard he hitted that other opponent. Initially interesting, the dwarf quickly becomes very annoying.
OOC a bit later in Xavier's room
Xavier hears a knock on the door, then a soft voice. "Sir Roces, you are awaited in the throne room" Xavier gets out, the young elven woman is now with a young human dressed with the Baron's color.
"Good Day Sir Roces. Please follow Rotrin he will lead you to the Room of the Throne" She then slowly bow and leaves Xavier with Rotrin.
The men leads you through a small corridor. Right before entering solid massive door, Xavier can hear the men announcing him. As he enters the room he can see all the eyes on him. He notices a few people whispering to each other, probably already critizing him and finding ways to gossip on him. Life at the court can be so harsh.
The men guide Xavier in front of the baron. He bows in front of him according to the Mergovian customs. Now standing a few feets in front of the Baron.
Xavier stays surprised. He was told that the Baron was a men in his (50s). He is now standing up in front of what looks to be a low 30' man. He has black hair and seems and very good physical shape. He is tall and looks a lot like a typical Axyrian. Xavier is confused, he remembers his father talking about a short northern Mergovian when he was describing the baron. He is very well dressed and wears a small crown on his head. A large bastard sword hang on his belt. The sword handle is decorated with various precious stone.
He stands up and greet Xavier loudly enough for everyone to hear.
"Welcome Sir Roces, I am Baron Vilral and it's a pleasure for me to receive the son of our southern neighbour. I hope your stay in our wonderfull city will be the most pleasant.
He sits down and adds
"Tell us how we can help you, Sir Roces" The men pitch black eyes look straight into the noble warrior eyes.
OOC see previous post when Xavier approaches the castle for a better description of the castle.
As he gets to the main entrance, He introduces himself to the guards. The Baron usually have veteran soldier who proved their worth on the battlefield as guards in his citadel. The soldier look at a short list, "Jasper Conrad, yes I got it" he says pointing a line on his list. Jasper is then lead into a small room with three other fellow. They all wear very expensive cloths and seems a bit nervous. Before Jasper can address them. A young human enters the room, also sharply dressed. His cloths bear the heraldry of the baron. {COLOR=orange]"Sir, I you would please follow me. The three men follows him with Jasper. They walk in a sumptous corridor leading to a massive Mergovian Oak double door at the end of the corridor.
The young men opens the door. The throne room is richly decorated. The baron sitting on his throne about 100 feet from you. Behind him a massive window gives a beautifull view of the city. The room is filled with various member of the court walking and discussing around. About 30 courtiers are in the room. When the young men announces your arrival most people stops talking and carefully observes you.
Jasper notices that the other two thrones on the left and right of the Baron are empty. Right behind him he also notices a musician playing softly.
They are invited to approach the throne. As they walk towards the throne they can feel the eyes of the people on them. The young men stops them and everyone bows in front of the baron. when they stand up another young men similarly dressed as the one who lead you in here, enters a side door announcing the entrance of another noble. "Sir Roces, Son of Baron Roces is entering the room." Right away the focus of the people in the room shifts towards the newcommer.
He approaches the throne and he is invited to talk first, Jasper can hear all their conversation.
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OOC With the dwarf
The dwarf isn't a social person but stays very polite when Xavier asks his questions.
(roll diplomacy 2+13)
"The baron is a very good man, he treats all his soldier with excellent condition. I have friend at the service of the king and can tell you that I am happy to be here."
As Xavier starts to talk about life in Mergovia the dwarf quickly starts talking about the wars he fought. The thing quickly degenerate into how good he his and how he killed that beast and how hard he hitted that other opponent. Initially interesting, the dwarf quickly becomes very annoying.
OOC a bit later in Xavier's room
Xavier hears a knock on the door, then a soft voice. "Sir Roces, you are awaited in the throne room" Xavier gets out, the young elven woman is now with a young human dressed with the Baron's color.
"Good Day Sir Roces. Please follow Rotrin he will lead you to the Room of the Throne" She then slowly bow and leaves Xavier with Rotrin.
The men leads you through a small corridor. Right before entering solid massive door, Xavier can hear the men announcing him. As he enters the room he can see all the eyes on him. He notices a few people whispering to each other, probably already critizing him and finding ways to gossip on him. Life at the court can be so harsh.
The men guide Xavier in front of the baron. He bows in front of him according to the Mergovian customs. Now standing a few feets in front of the Baron.
Xavier stays surprised. He was told that the Baron was a men in his (50s). He is now standing up in front of what looks to be a low 30' man. He has black hair and seems and very good physical shape. He is tall and looks a lot like a typical Axyrian. Xavier is confused, he remembers his father talking about a short northern Mergovian when he was describing the baron. He is very well dressed and wears a small crown on his head. A large bastard sword hang on his belt. The sword handle is decorated with various precious stone.
He stands up and greet Xavier loudly enough for everyone to hear.
"Welcome Sir Roces, I am Baron Vilral and it's a pleasure for me to receive the son of our southern neighbour. I hope your stay in our wonderfull city will be the most pleasant.
He sits down and adds
"Tell us how we can help you, Sir Roces" The men pitch black eyes look straight into the noble warrior eyes.
Kangaxx
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Jasper Conrad
As he enters the throneroom, Jasper's lack of courtly knowledge becomes painfully clear. He remains standing at the location he was escorted to unless someone addresses him. I had no idea there would be so many people here. At least I don't have to speak first. Just relax.
As Sir Roces enters. Jasper looks over him with interest. Hmm.. the son of Baron Roces, Vilral's southern neighbor? No wonder the baron is talking to him first, he sounds important.
OOC: Weren't Jraq and Trolm going to come with Jasper? Not that it really matters since I doubt they'd have much to say.
As he enters the throneroom, Jasper's lack of courtly knowledge becomes painfully clear. He remains standing at the location he was escorted to unless someone addresses him. I had no idea there would be so many people here. At least I don't have to speak first. Just relax.
As Sir Roces enters. Jasper looks over him with interest. Hmm.. the son of Baron Roces, Vilral's southern neighbor? No wonder the baron is talking to him first, he sounds important.
OOC: Weren't Jraq and Trolm going to come with Jasper? Not that it really matters since I doubt they'd have much to say.
doghead
thotd
DarkMaster said:
Xavier bows when appropriate and responds to the Baron's greeting with due respect. Of course, he has heard stories about the Baron, many of them unflattering. But Xavier has resolved to hold judgement til he has seen enough with his own eyes to know for himself. Indeed, as far as the church is concerned, he is not really here to judge at all. And everything he has seen so far suggests that the Baron is an intelligent and determined man, not to be taken lightly and underestimated at your own peril.
For the moment, he puts aside his confusion about the Baron's appeaance as best as possible, noting it for further consideration. He does his best to meet the Baron's gaze levelly and calmly. He is not here to challenge the Baron, but he cannot but help be conscious of the difference in the weight of experience and power between them.
Once invited to do so, Xavier outlines his reason for being here. His intuition suggests* that the Baron is not a man particularly fond of flowery language and and aimless wonderings in the Garden of Extravegant Praise. So while he keeps his presentation otherwise succinct and to the point, ** he acknowledges the church's respect for the Baron's orderly stewardship and the ArchBarony's significance in the kingdom. Perhaps here he allows himself a little cautious flattery. The Baron's careful attention to his dress and pride in his appearance suggest that he is not completely without vanity.
OOC: * Thats my reading. Please modify it accordingly if Xavier's would be significantly different, or if he has been advised otherwise etc. Thanks.
** Which is that the church desires to re-establish its ties with Mornomas and the ArchBarony I believe.
DarkMaster
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OOC Doghead, Xavier is right on.
Diplomacy roll 11+13
The baron listens carefully at Xavier speach. As Xavier praises the importance of Mornonas as an academic and military city.
OOC Mornonas is actively participating in the protection of the northern border against humanoid tribes.
The Baron do seems very flatered (sense motive roll 16+6 ). "Sir Roces, I am actually preparing an operation against the humanoid tribes in the north. They are leaving tomorrow morning, unfortunatly neither I or my son will be free to participate in what should be a routine operation. If you are interested to see our military in action I encourages you to participate. "
The baron smiles at Xavier. Immediatly after He can hears chatters in the crowd.
"As for your investigation, take all the time necessary. I doubt you will find anything. I consulted my son on the matter yesterday and he told me that the temple has been closed for about a year due to lack of support in the local community. Since then it has been completly abandoned. Jt'trialaila will provide you with a map of the city to help you locate yourself and the old temple"
He stand up and speaks loudly enough for the whole room to understand. "Sir Roces, you are now officially a member of this court. I must now perform my duty and meets with the commoners."
(Sense motive Xavier 7+6, Jasper 17)The baron makes it quite obvious that these imposed meeting bore him to death.
lowering the tone he adds "Xavier, we will have plenty of time to discuss this matter informally later"
OOC The fact that he called him by his first name means that the Baron is really at ease with him. Xavier on the other hand would not be advised to do the same.
As Xavier is offered a seat on the side, the muscisian continue to play the music and a few courtier approaches him, visibely observing without saying a word, as they would be disturbing the Baron.
The Baron sits back down and with a very dissinterested sign of the hand asks Jasper to approach. The young men then announces him Jasper Conrad. The baron suddenly seems to gain interest in the young men.
"So, you are the nefew of Sir Conrad. You were in Prumen last week? Young men any information you could bring us, is of great interest for the Barony. As you know I started major constriuction work to modernize our barony and Prumen was our major supplier of Mergovian Oak. The only wood ruled acceptable for my new appartments. The pride of our Barony is at stakes here."
The baron looks at Jasper hoping the young men will bring him answers about the faith of Prumen.
Diplomacy roll 11+13
The baron listens carefully at Xavier speach. As Xavier praises the importance of Mornonas as an academic and military city.
OOC Mornonas is actively participating in the protection of the northern border against humanoid tribes.
The Baron do seems very flatered (sense motive roll 16+6 ). "Sir Roces, I am actually preparing an operation against the humanoid tribes in the north. They are leaving tomorrow morning, unfortunatly neither I or my son will be free to participate in what should be a routine operation. If you are interested to see our military in action I encourages you to participate. "
The baron smiles at Xavier. Immediatly after He can hears chatters in the crowd.
"As for your investigation, take all the time necessary. I doubt you will find anything. I consulted my son on the matter yesterday and he told me that the temple has been closed for about a year due to lack of support in the local community. Since then it has been completly abandoned. Jt'trialaila will provide you with a map of the city to help you locate yourself and the old temple"
He stand up and speaks loudly enough for the whole room to understand. "Sir Roces, you are now officially a member of this court. I must now perform my duty and meets with the commoners."
(Sense motive Xavier 7+6, Jasper 17)The baron makes it quite obvious that these imposed meeting bore him to death.
lowering the tone he adds "Xavier, we will have plenty of time to discuss this matter informally later"
OOC The fact that he called him by his first name means that the Baron is really at ease with him. Xavier on the other hand would not be advised to do the same.
As Xavier is offered a seat on the side, the muscisian continue to play the music and a few courtier approaches him, visibely observing without saying a word, as they would be disturbing the Baron.
The Baron sits back down and with a very dissinterested sign of the hand asks Jasper to approach. The young men then announces him Jasper Conrad. The baron suddenly seems to gain interest in the young men.
"So, you are the nefew of Sir Conrad. You were in Prumen last week? Young men any information you could bring us, is of great interest for the Barony. As you know I started major constriuction work to modernize our barony and Prumen was our major supplier of Mergovian Oak. The only wood ruled acceptable for my new appartments. The pride of our Barony is at stakes here."
The baron looks at Jasper hoping the young men will bring him answers about the faith of Prumen.
DarkMaster
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doghead
thotd
DarkMaster said:
Xavier is tempted, but he doubts that it fits within the description of his mission to Mornonas.
"The offer is indeed generous and appealing, Baron Vilral*. Perhaps if am able to discharge my other responsibilities in a timely manner, I might be able to join the operation a little later."
Xavier puts that thought to one side for the moment.
DarkMaster said:
Xavier bows and makes his thanks to the Baron and preparing to withdrarw to a less conspicuious place to consider the meeting more carefully when the Baron addresses him again.
DarkMaster said:
Xavier accepts the Barons invitation with a silent nod and allows himself to be drawn off to a quieter place. The invitation caught him quite by surprise and he is not sure that he managed to keep it off his face. But he half suspects that the Baron is quite adept at sudden switches in approach to keep his court off balance and guessing. He listens in on the Baron's conversation with the young man, Jasper Conrad - the name seems familier - for a while. For a moment he wonders what is of such interest in Pruman before his thoughts turn to other things.
The chance to see the Barons soldier at work is indeed tempting, but he is not here under his own authority, and must see to the Church's needs first. Although, in all honesty, the church's interest in the stories that came from Mornonas was perfunctual at best. And if Xavier, as a representative of the Church, were able to assist the Baron on the field in some way, it could go a fair way to improving relations. I doesn't take a particularly astute person to see that the Baron places a great deal of importance on his military prowess.
Tomorrow morning. I have the rest of the day to visit the church. If it is indeed nothing, as everyone seems to think, I may be able to join the Barons operation. Xavier quells his excitement, and once again goes over everything in his head, determined not to let hhis own desires lead him astray.
ooc: * or whatever is the correct form of address.
Kangaxx
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Jasper Conrad
Jasper listens with interest to Xavier and the baron's discussion. If he is here on some business with the church of Heironious, I need to speak to him. I'd rather not see him cut down by orcs, and he could be a valuable ally. But how could I arrange it?
Huh? He's worried about the wood?! Jasper takes a slow breath to steady himself as all the eyes in the room turn to him. Then he focuses on what he decided to say last night, and not stumbling over the words. "I do indeed have news of Prumen, but it is quite grim..." I can't just talk about Farimond and his secret mission in front of all these people. I doubt I'll learn anything here anyway, best to keep it short and vague. "When my friends and I neared Prumen we happened upon a large encampment of goblinoids. We split into two groups, to investigate both the town and the camp. I went to the town, and found that the citizens had been slaughtered, nearly to the man." Jasper pauses, gauging how suprised the various people present are by his statement. "We never heard back from the group that went to investigate the camp. But it was decided that the best course of action was returning here to make sure others know about what happened."
Jasper stops speaking and waits for some response, carefully watching the Baron to how he is taking the news.
OOC: sense motive +7
Jasper listens with interest to Xavier and the baron's discussion. If he is here on some business with the church of Heironious, I need to speak to him. I'd rather not see him cut down by orcs, and he could be a valuable ally. But how could I arrange it?
DarkMaster said:
Huh? He's worried about the wood?! Jasper takes a slow breath to steady himself as all the eyes in the room turn to him. Then he focuses on what he decided to say last night, and not stumbling over the words. "I do indeed have news of Prumen, but it is quite grim..." I can't just talk about Farimond and his secret mission in front of all these people. I doubt I'll learn anything here anyway, best to keep it short and vague. "When my friends and I neared Prumen we happened upon a large encampment of goblinoids. We split into two groups, to investigate both the town and the camp. I went to the town, and found that the citizens had been slaughtered, nearly to the man." Jasper pauses, gauging how suprised the various people present are by his statement. "We never heard back from the group that went to investigate the camp. But it was decided that the best course of action was returning here to make sure others know about what happened."
Jasper stops speaking and waits for some response, carefully watching the Baron to how he is taking the news.
OOC: sense motive +7
doghead
thotd
Xavier Roces, human male Servant of Heironeous
Jasper's brief, but descriptive summary of what they found in Pruman catches Xavier's attention. He looks over at the young man to give him, and his story, better attention.
Pruman. I wonder if that is too the north, and has any connection with the baron's operation. The presense of a goblin encampment would suggest that it is, and does.
Jasper's brief, but descriptive summary of what they found in Pruman catches Xavier's attention. He looks over at the young man to give him, and his story, better attention.
Pruman. I wonder if that is too the north, and has any connection with the baron's operation. The presense of a goblin encampment would suggest that it is, and does.
DarkMaster
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The baron listen carefully to Jasper story. Noding with his head after each of his sentences.
As he says that they were all killed, Jasper can hear many sight. Obviously a most people were unaware and seems to be horrified by what Jasper just said.
The baron then answers. "This is a very sad news. One of my close advisor, the Councellor of Prumen was able to escape and also told me the news. Do not worry young scholar as my troops are getting ready and should resolve the issue in the coming days.
Do you know if the lumber camp was destroyed, if the owner of the lumber mill, Mr Almat and his family are still alive?
The people around Jasper starts to talk visibely horrified by the horde of goblinoid that destroyed the village. He can hear all kind of comment Not again, We were living so peacefully, They seems organised. They will kill us all. The prumen militia was one of the best in the region
The baron stand up and shouts loudly. "Please stay quiet. You have nothing to worry about, my best men will get rid of this little inconsequential rebellion. Let the young men answer"
He then sits down and looks at Jasper "So were the mill workers slaugthered also?"
(roll sense motive roll Jasper 18+7, Xavier 16+6 DC 20 "Hunch") Jasper and Xavier feel that the men seems much more scared by the taught of not getting the wood delivery in time than by the faith of the poor people of Prumen.
As he says that they were all killed, Jasper can hear many sight. Obviously a most people were unaware and seems to be horrified by what Jasper just said.
The baron then answers. "This is a very sad news. One of my close advisor, the Councellor of Prumen was able to escape and also told me the news. Do not worry young scholar as my troops are getting ready and should resolve the issue in the coming days.
Do you know if the lumber camp was destroyed, if the owner of the lumber mill, Mr Almat and his family are still alive?
The people around Jasper starts to talk visibely horrified by the horde of goblinoid that destroyed the village. He can hear all kind of comment Not again, We were living so peacefully, They seems organised. They will kill us all. The prumen militia was one of the best in the region
The baron stand up and shouts loudly. "Please stay quiet. You have nothing to worry about, my best men will get rid of this little inconsequential rebellion. Let the young men answer"
He then sits down and looks at Jasper "So were the mill workers slaugthered also?"
(roll sense motive roll Jasper 18+7, Xavier 16+6 DC 20 "Hunch") Jasper and Xavier feel that the men seems much more scared by the taught of not getting the wood delivery in time than by the faith of the poor people of Prumen.
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