Vengeance in Mornonas

Jasper Conrad

Jasper is amazed by the baron's apparent disregard for one of his villages, but tries not to let it show.

"The mill workers were also killed. I know Mr. Almat personally, and did not see his body among the fallen, so I am uncertain whether he or his family escaped. I was hoping that they may have traveled to Mornomas as well." He must not know where Mr. Almat is either. Solomon is going to be upset.
 

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Jasper said:
The mill workers were also killed.
The baron seems quite irritated by the news. But doesn't seem to care that much about the Almat faith.
"In a few days everything will be solved. Here's a meager compensation for all your troubles." The baron makes a sign to the men that brought him here. He steps forward and gives a small pouch to Jasper.

"50 Mergovian Drar for you. Thank you.

He then asks the second men to talk. The small man after spending about 2 minutes on etiquette, that visibely bore the Baron, finally requests improvement to the port, in order for the merchandise to be unloaded more quickly. The baron simply answers that he will see with his architect what could be done. He then quickly dismiss him. The second men a tall middle aged blond guy is requesting money to help the poor in the port area. He says that many families living there have problem eating and some of them are selling various illegal product in order to survive. The baron replies that his soldier will take care of any illegal activity in the sector and that the state shouldn't get involved in those social issues. He thanks him for informing him about the rise of illegal activity there and says that he will make sure that the guard will be increased to reduce crime in the area. He quickly dismisses him also.

The tall men seems visibely extremely frustrated, as he sits back near Jasper he whispers loudly enough for the other two. "Is this men stupid or what, the problem isn't crime it's pauvrety"

The baron then stands inviting Jasper to stay at the court for the next hour. The other two men are quickly pushed outside the throne room.

All the court people then starts talking to each other. A large bulky half-elf walks towards the baron with a small human female. The half-elf is dressed in full plate (without the helmet) and carries a large sword on his side. The women is dressed in a beautifull long robe. They both starts chating with the baron. Because of all the noise around neither Jasper nor Xavier can hear their discussion. The muscisian stops playing, but stays behind the baron adjusting his instrument. The musician is an half-elf, of average size and very colorfully dressed.

Xavier is approached by a tall skinny men, dressed in an impeccable purple robe. The men has long brown hair and almost no hair in the face. His skin is very dark and his feature are almost elf like.

"Sir Roces, allow me to introduce myself. Gortentag kar Helberg. I am a diplomat from the Kronerg Republic."

Xavier remembers his parents talking about the revolution in this far country. A trip even with the fastest magically enhanced boat to Kronerg takes a month. The level of magetech is about the same as Axyr, and because of the distance the empire never tried to conquer them.

"I am part of a business delegation. We are evaluating the financial stability of your country and currently considering massive investements in your banking system. Which we consider one of the most advantegeous of the know world. But the reason why I want to speak with you as nothing to do with that. I heard you talk about Heireionous. I was starting to dispair, the financial seems quite good but the moral aspect dissapoints me greatly. I am glad to see that Mergovie still hold some men of faith.

I would be very pleased to understand what happened to the church here. Our delegation will stay around for a few more weeks, please do not hesitate to contact me if you find anything"
 

Xavier Roces, human male servant of Heironeous

Xavier is no stranger to the ways of the court. But the Baron seems particularly ... pragmatic, Xavier concludes. Xaviers father drilled into him that the all of society lives by a covenant, and thhose that ignore the duties it imposes do so at their peril. No matter how powerful. Or to use the words that his father favoured, "Xavier, the Lord is his people's servant". Baron Vilral, Xavier concludes, probably wouldn't see eye to eye on that one.

Xavier, somewhat caught up in his own thought, is somewhat startled by the approach of Gortentag kar Helberg of the Kronerg Republic. When he realises who is standing beside him, he experiences a sudden thrill. Of course he has heard of the Republic during his time at Talos. But never had he had the chance to talk to an ambassador from there. Never before had one sought him out specifically. Now I'm a player. He bows to give himself a moment to compose his thoughts. He clamps down savagely on the giddy feeling. Steady! Walk first or you're going to fall flat on your face in front everyone.

Xavier returns the greeting with the approapriate formalities. The ambassador's comment about faith catches Xavier somewhat by surprise, again. For a moment he is about to make some approapriately banal response. He angrily quashes it. Better honest silence, he reminds himself. I've barely penentrated the outer fringes of the court, reached the lowest of rungs. Already you are starting to be tempted to speak hollow words. Does it get worse the further you go? Lord if I am almost falling to temptation here, do I have the strength to remain an decent man? Wrenching his thoughts back to the here and now, he thanks the amabassador for the invitation, which he would be pleased to take up. Which is true, for Xavier is discovering within himself a hunger to know more of the world.

I'm going to be busy. Any more of this and I am going to need a secretary of affairs.
 

Jasper Conrad

Jasper pockets the money without even looking at it. He moves away from the center of the room, torn between relief at being out of the spotlight, and annoyance at the baron's attitude.

DarkMaster said:
The tall men seems visibely extremely frustrated, as he sits back near Jasper he whispers loudly enough for the other two. "Is this men stupid or what, the problem isn't crime it's pauvrety"
Jasper simply nods in agreement, not wanting to stir up any trouble.

The baron then stands inviting Jasper to stay at the court for the next hour. The other two men are quickly pushed outside the throne room.

All the court people then starts talking to each other. A large bulky half-elf walks towards the baron with a small human female. The half-elf is dressed in full plate (without the helmet) and carries a large sword on his side. The women is dressed in a beautifull long robe. They both starts chating with the baron. Because of all the noise around neither Jasper nor Xavier can hear their discussion. The muscisian stops playing, but stays behind the baron adjusting his instrument. The musician is an half-elf, of average size and very colorfully dressed.

Jasper eyes the musician suspiciously for a moment. Didn't Oculus say his contact in that bar was a half-elf musician? One that knew what was happening in court...

He waits along the fringes of the crowd, looking for an opportunity to talk to either Sir Roces or the baron.
 

OOC Kangaxx Some clarifications
the bard at the bar was an elven women
Both the Baron and Xavier could be approached at the moment but interrupting an ongoing conversation could be badly seen. Nothing prevents him to approach them and join their conversation.
 

The emissary extend his long arm and hand towards Xavier's shoulder. Touching it he says "It was a pleasure to meet you. Hopefully we will meet again." The man heads towards what looks like a group of rich bourgeois.

(roll sense motive roll 17+6 DC 20 (don't know what's happening with my dice roller, it keeps on generating high numbers)

Xavier notices in their attitude how the bourgeois seems very eager to please and charm the emissary.

Jasper seeing the opportunity to approach the holy warrior introduces himself.
 

Jasper Conrad

Jasper takes a moment to mentally prepare what he wants to say when he sees Xavier alone. Then he approaches Xavier, summoning all the self-confidence he can muster, but some of the nervousness he had in front of the baron is still apparent. "Good morning Sir Roces, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am a soldier, not a dignitary," a smile flashes across Jasper's face as he supresses an inward chuckle. "so I will get right to the point. You mentioned that you were investigating the local church of Heironius, which is supposedly abandoned. Well I was there yesterday, and I can tell you that someone is still using it. But it's a bit crowded here, Perhaps we could meet somewhere later to discuss this further?"
 

Relaxing at Joe's house, Dai wonders if Joe has any more of those tasty cookies. He flips through a few more pages of the book he was reading and then goes in search of the kitchen for a bite to eat.

OOC: Basically just letting you all know I'm still here, but don't have anything involving me beyond the basics.
 

Xavier Roces, Human male servant of Heironeous

Kangaxx said:
"Good morning Sir Roces, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am a soldier, not a dignitary," a smile flashes across Jasper's face as he supresses an inward chuckle. "so I will get right to the point. You mentioned that you were investigating the local church of Heironius, which is supposedly abandoned. Well I was there yesterday, and I can tell you that someone is still using it. But it's a bit crowded here, Perhaps we could meet somewhere later to discuss this further?"

Xavier returns the greeting.

"I had hoped to visit the church after I was done here." He gives the young man before him a quizical look. This was the young man with the news of Pruman ... Jason? Jasper? The nephew of Sir Conrad. That name rings bells ... And now news of the church as well. He seems to have been busy. "I can't say when I will be able to get away exactly, but if you can help me with my inquiry, I would be pleased to meet with you. Sometime in the afternoon perhaps?"
 

Jasper Conrad

doghead said:
Xavier returns the greeting.

"I had hoped to visit the church after I was done here." He gives the young man before him a quizical look. This was the young man with the news of Pruman ... Jason? Jasper? The nephew of Sir Conrad. That name rings bells ... And now news of the church as well. He seems to have been busy. "I can't say when I will be able to get away exactly, but if you can help me with my inquiry, I would be pleased to meet with you. Sometime in the afternoon perhaps?"

"Certainly, just tell me where."
 

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