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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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"Really?" An eyebrow arches at Amos' assertions. "They can...get over themselves." He mulls that over for a moment before nodding. "Thank you. I will be certain to remember that bit of sage advice makes it back to them." His lips curl in a sneer. "I'm sure they will be touched by your sympathy." Yes, he'll definitely make sure "The Free Cities can get over themselves." from a Solvunn reprsentative makes its way back to the Cadens rumour-mill. Is it entirely truthful? No. Will that matter? Not in the slightest.
He snorts, ignoring the rest of Amos' jab. "Truly sir, you must be one of the Captain's inner circle. What need has he of me when he has such able lackeys as yourself? Been together since the good old days in Thorne, have you?"
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There's a sharp exhale of something almost like amusement from him at being called one of Wings' little soldiers. Sure; that kind of is what he sees himself as, actually. What would probably be a good relationship for him. Funny how this guy nailed it so easily.
Goro doesn't answer to him, though. Yeah. Obviously. "Kinda wish you did. Then we wouldn't be doing whatever this is right now."
Still, he nods, not at all seeing the way his words could possibly be twisted. It's just what you kinda do. Either you kill the asshole responsible or you get over it, and Sam had made clear that murder was not on the table, so that just leaves the one option. "Yeah. Far as I can tell, nobody really got hurt. Nobody died. Nobody lost anything. It was just one shitty night, so, you get over it. Otherwise you're just creating a whole lot more shitty nights for yourself."
And that's not so much a threat as it is a promise. If they want to go to war — Amos isn't going to fight for Solvunn, but he really does not like this guy. If he can get away with fighting Goro alone, he will. He stares up at him, eyes narrowed. "Don't think Wings needs you so much as he needs you to shut the fuck up. So you should probably just do that."
He doesn't need to correct Goro. He never saw Sam when they were in Thorne. They've never so much as met in person. But all that really needs to be established here has been — yeah, Amos is firmly on his side. Isn't gonna be dissuaded from that. Now they're just left with drawn battle lines, and Amos is under strict orders to not throw the first punch, so he's not gonna. Whatever Goro does after, well, he'll tackle that as soon as it happens. But not before.
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An eyebrow slowly raises. "Should I?" He chuckles throatily and then leans down, towards Amos. "And are you going to make me, little man?"