JMaytr wrote:Torthur comes back in, "I tell ye what. Me king weren't born to his station, he earned it through his deeds. I am honored an pleased ter call im me king. You," he points his finger at him "you were born ta yer station an go aroun doin as ye please cuz yer the Duke. WHen ye've earned me respect by yer actions an deeds, then you'll hear me call ye yer grace. Fer now, I be polite an call ye sir."
Devlin stands, clearly offended.
"I take back my words, I am in need of no one who is a disrespectful as you,
dwarf. Guards! escort the dwarf out to the street and to the Gorgon's crown tavern. Let the tavern keeper know he has earned the disfavor of the Duke. He is not to return to this building."
The Duke waits until the dwarf is escorted out and looks angrily at Sir Roald, more mad at Torthur than his kinsman.
"I am unfamiliar with the mannerisms of dwarves, but in the presence of a Duke of Anuire, I demand the respect due me. This is Tuornen, where any man or even dwarf can raise himself through deeds and claim nobility, thats what it means to be a Tuor! I know you don't speak for the dwarf, nor he you,
Sir Roald Flaertes. But he has made it clear that he is in your company and therefore I make him
YOUR responsibility.
As for this raid. Gunner has a good point, I did not know the extent of Lady Safina's abilities- an incantation that renders you invisible is scores preferable to me than a trip through that shadowy realm. And of course The Siegebreaker has a good point too: the women could be moved or long dead. That Dwarf may even have blown them up alighting that smoke powder. We do require more information before we attempt such a rescue. Lady Safina, you say your abilities are only good for so long in the day, I understand. what about several days?
"What I suggest is this, its a suggestion and not an order, as we have council for this precise reason, I suggest that Sir Roald, Lady Safina, Gunner, and Lord Filbert first go to the City of Endier. Find out what you can about the missing girls and find out more about how they are being funneled to Alamie.
Sir Roald I trust in your abilities and wisdom to lead this mission. You may have become the Warden of the Tuor River, but before that you were a sellsword. You know how to deal and talk with the people you will need to talk to in order to find out what must be known. It is your decision as to what will be done with Torthur. I admire his resolve to stop Region, but I cannot allow him to be a loose cannon that could derail our efforts. I can keep him safely under guard at the Gorgon's Crown tavern, or you could take him with you. Either way, find out who is behind these initial kidnappings.
Stop the source.
Lord Filbert, as my ambassador I would have you meet with Guilder Kalien and propose to him our rescue of his people-all the while with an ear and eye to the ground to see if the Guilder's spies report it back to anyone.
Master Gunner, in your absence I will assign Lady Beatrix with guards to keep her safe, so that this mission does not derelict your duties. I am sure her brother, Captain Rennault here, will vet the men personally to his satisfaction. They will need someone of your strength and stature. Your very presence may inspire tongues to loosen.
Lady Safina, within Endier resides the wizard Caine. My father permitted him the rights to the magic of Tuornen's land, provided he give us aid when we need it. We saw no help from him during the invasion and if he'd continue to use our sources, a new arrangement must be made. Inform him that I am open to keeping his sources where they are without encroaching upon them through developing the wild-permitted he begin scrying on Alam at once and informing us of their plans and movements.
And speaking of these magical land sources...Lady Safina, do you have the power or knowledge to tap into them? I wonder if any unclaimed wonders reside within Alamie?"
The Duke of Tuornen looks around at the assembled war council, and smiles. He feels surrounded by capable men and women.
"Any suggestions, advice or additional notes?" the Duke asks.
