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abraxaslogs2022-02-09 03:39 pm
fourarmedandangerous) wrote in abraxaslogs2022-02-09 03:39 pm
FRIENDSHIP...FRIENDSHIP?
Who: Goro, Cloud & various fine people of Solvunn
What: The Free Cities sends its delegation to Solvunn's Primary settlement to confirm the story about what happened on Eifstide. Goro attends in an observatory role to learn and not at all to further his plans for war, but as a personal request has a certain troubled guard disliked by the rest of his unit attached to the delegation as well, surely for no ulterior motive whatsoever.
Where: The delegation departs from Cadens, portaling to just outside the Primary Settlement before being invited into the Settlement itself.
When: Beginning to the early middle-ish of February
Warnings: Will add as necessary!
Departure
Due to the distance involved, it's decided that when the delegation departs, it will be via teleportation magic to send Cadens' representatives to half a day's ride out from Solvunn's Primary Settlement. The group, consisting of Goro, General Othra Stevrens, four other military representatives and one surly-looking blonde summoned guardsman on a punishment detail, assembles at one of Portham Hall's training yards to be sent off by a waiting mage. Prime Minister Marlo is on hand along with a few other officials to see them off, and a chest of desert jewels has been assembled as a diplomatic gift for their hosts.
Goro, as always cuts an imposing figure, especially with the addition of a blood red cloak draped over his massive shoulders, ornamented with gold inlay. Further bits of jewelry, bracelets, and a gold belt over his skirt armour generously provided by his followers give him a more regal air, even though his role is to be that of a learner and observer. It's made abundantly clear General Stevrens is the one in charge.
As preparations are made to leave, naturally a crowd is drawn, due in no small part to Goro making sure his followers know when the departure date is. He's seen conversing with a few of the more prominent members of the anti-Solvunn protestors, including his chief lieutenant, an ex-military man named Sterne, who is remaining behind. Goro's instructions are clear; he expects Solvunn to be deceptive, so their job is to keep the fires burning while he's gone. Keep the people's anger hot. On Solvunn soil, who knows what the sorcerers may do?
When all is ready to go, the portal is opened, and the delegation, Shokan included step through, leaving Cadens and the Free Cities behind...
Outside the Primary Settlement
When the delegation emerges from the portal, it's inside Solvunn's territory where a similar group from the Primary Settlement is waiting to greet them. While the head of the council isn't there to meet them, Rowan Marsh and several other important members of the community are, along with a scribe to record the meeting. Goro's presence attracts a lot of nervous stares, but the Free Cities are treated with all due hospitality. Solvunn's own peace offering is a prize goat and a basket of handmade gifts and foodstuffs from Solvunn's farms to return. The meeting is cordial, and once the peace offerings have been exchanged, both groups proceed back to the Primary Settlement.
The Shokan Among You
Goro's mission is simple; ask questions, be polite, break no laws on Solvunn's soil. Although there are those here Goro has grudges against (and more he is certain have been warned about him by elements within the Free Cities), he has no intention of breaking into any fights. Instead, he is given leave to explore, which he takes to with the same intense focus that he always brings. Solvunn and the Free Cities may be pretending this is a cordial check-up, but not Goro.
It's easy to pick the Shokan out, but more likely if he spies someone intriguing he will approach them. It might be you.
"I am Prince Goro of Kuatan. I am here with the delegation of the Free Cities. Would you permit me the honour of asking some questions, in the interests of peace and cooperation between our nations?"
He says it sincerely enough, at least.
What: The Free Cities sends its delegation to Solvunn's Primary settlement to confirm the story about what happened on Eifstide. Goro attends in an observatory role to learn and not at all to further his plans for war, but as a personal request has a certain troubled guard disliked by the rest of his unit attached to the delegation as well, surely for no ulterior motive whatsoever.
Where: The delegation departs from Cadens, portaling to just outside the Primary Settlement before being invited into the Settlement itself.
When: Beginning to the early middle-ish of February
Warnings: Will add as necessary!
Departure
Due to the distance involved, it's decided that when the delegation departs, it will be via teleportation magic to send Cadens' representatives to half a day's ride out from Solvunn's Primary Settlement. The group, consisting of Goro, General Othra Stevrens, four other military representatives and one surly-looking blonde summoned guardsman on a punishment detail, assembles at one of Portham Hall's training yards to be sent off by a waiting mage. Prime Minister Marlo is on hand along with a few other officials to see them off, and a chest of desert jewels has been assembled as a diplomatic gift for their hosts.
Goro, as always cuts an imposing figure, especially with the addition of a blood red cloak draped over his massive shoulders, ornamented with gold inlay. Further bits of jewelry, bracelets, and a gold belt over his skirt armour generously provided by his followers give him a more regal air, even though his role is to be that of a learner and observer. It's made abundantly clear General Stevrens is the one in charge.
As preparations are made to leave, naturally a crowd is drawn, due in no small part to Goro making sure his followers know when the departure date is. He's seen conversing with a few of the more prominent members of the anti-Solvunn protestors, including his chief lieutenant, an ex-military man named Sterne, who is remaining behind. Goro's instructions are clear; he expects Solvunn to be deceptive, so their job is to keep the fires burning while he's gone. Keep the people's anger hot. On Solvunn soil, who knows what the sorcerers may do?
When all is ready to go, the portal is opened, and the delegation, Shokan included step through, leaving Cadens and the Free Cities behind...
Outside the Primary Settlement
When the delegation emerges from the portal, it's inside Solvunn's territory where a similar group from the Primary Settlement is waiting to greet them. While the head of the council isn't there to meet them, Rowan Marsh and several other important members of the community are, along with a scribe to record the meeting. Goro's presence attracts a lot of nervous stares, but the Free Cities are treated with all due hospitality. Solvunn's own peace offering is a prize goat and a basket of handmade gifts and foodstuffs from Solvunn's farms to return. The meeting is cordial, and once the peace offerings have been exchanged, both groups proceed back to the Primary Settlement.
The Shokan Among You
Goro's mission is simple; ask questions, be polite, break no laws on Solvunn's soil. Although there are those here Goro has grudges against (and more he is certain have been warned about him by elements within the Free Cities), he has no intention of breaking into any fights. Instead, he is given leave to explore, which he takes to with the same intense focus that he always brings. Solvunn and the Free Cities may be pretending this is a cordial check-up, but not Goro.
It's easy to pick the Shokan out, but more likely if he spies someone intriguing he will approach them. It might be you.
"I am Prince Goro of Kuatan. I am here with the delegation of the Free Cities. Would you permit me the honour of asking some questions, in the interests of peace and cooperation between our nations?"
He says it sincerely enough, at least.
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That grin, by itself, is enough to send the child darting behind his mother. His eyes move from the kid peeking from his mother's legs to look off before him- into the distance where some people dressed a little better are standing solemnly, their arms crossed in front of them.
Those must be the leaders, he guesses. It's unclear, he's unsure-
But for what he does know (and oh, he knows):
"Bullshit. An enemy force comes by, you don't send out the women, old people, and the kids. You lock 'em away and make a show of force with all of your able-bodied, and all of your weapons. You tell the other side, even at something like this, you ain't to be fucked with."
A shake of his head follows.
"How long d'you think it's gonna be before the assholes you've riled up in Cadens realize, you think? That a bunch of farmers' wives're the enemy you're so scared of?"
He continues to move forward, coming to a halt a (respectful enough, he guesses.) way away from the dignitaries. And as Goro passes, his voice is low.
"You're on borrowed time till you're laughed out of the city, and you know it."
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"This is not war, not yet. This is politics. This is the dance before the war." He explains quietly, but sternly. "The Free Cities did not come as an invading force and Solvunn would be idiots to treat them as such. It would only serve to confirm the Cities' biases against them, and escalate the war, before Solvunn is ready to do so. Their trick at Eifstide failed, and so they are buying for time by playing along and playing at politeness so that they can strike again on their terms." He sneers at Cloud's certainty about his fate.
"You stumble about like a drunken Zaterran and think you understand the politics of nations. Do not forget your place, guardsman."