Episode 6

[Bynw]

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[19:11:37] <.Bynw> **   The Winds of Change - Episode 6
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[19:11:39] <.Bynw> **      Beginning Adventure Recap
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[19:11:45] <.Bynw> ** The party has learned of the death of
[19:11:46] <.Bynw> ** Warp Wood's King. And that they have
[19:11:47] <.Bynw> ** been made his Heirs and now rule the
[19:11:48] <.Bynw> ** small kingdom.
[19:11:50] <.Bynw> **
[19:11:51] <.Bynw> ** The Late King's Will does stipulate
[19:11:52] <.Bynw> ** that there is yet another Heir. And 
[19:11:54] <.Bynw> ** once all the Heirs are together they
[19:11:55] <.Bynw> ** may decided how best to rule the realm.
[19:11:56] <.Bynw> **
[19:11:58] <.Bynw> ** The Will bars the Heirs from selling
[19:11:59] <.Bynw> ** or giving the Kingdom to anyone within
[19:12:00] <.Bynw> ** the Holy See of Altair. But does not
[19:12:02] <.Bynw> ** otherwise restrict them on what they
[19:12:03] <.Bynw> ** can do with the Kingdom. Including the
[19:12:04] <.Bynw> ** appointment and elevation of various
[19:12:06] <.Bynw> ** lords and even changing the form of
[19:12:07] <.Bynw> ** government.
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[19:12:43] * +Antilles stares off in the direction of the sea, from the castle ....
[19:13:56] * +Jack is going over the books to see where the kingdom stands financially.
[19:14:01] <+Antilles> "By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes..." :: he mutters to himself ::
[19:14:05] <.Bynw> *the summer day are very hot and humid outside of the castles doors abut the bay and see are calm and serene, very peaceful
[19:14:26] * +Charissa is going to go over to see the Seneschal about the day to day running of the castle
[19:15:42] <+Antilles> :: turns from the balcony, and goes into the chambers to see what the others are up to ::
[19:16:59] <.Bynw> *the Seneschal sits with Lady Charissa and goes though all the details of the castle
[19:17:02] * +Jack looks up from the books. "Hey, Antilles, what's going on?"
[19:17:10] * +Coch is looking thru the piles of papers on the table
[19:17:49] * +Antilles grins at Jack
[19:17:59] * +Kevin walks into the chamber as well and asks Jack if he has uncovered anything
[19:18:20] <+Antilles> "Nothing much, Jack.. I suppose I feel a bit of lassitude towards what we should do next.."
[19:19:12] <+Jack> "Well, Kevin, we're doing okay.  Not great, but okay.  We're not in debt, but we need to insure a steady income or we will be."
[19:19:22] <.Bynw> *the papers contain a financial record and other information reguarding where the Kingdom stands and the noble houses. all of them have died in the last 6 months.
[19:19:40] <+Antilles> "20,000 souls are in need of us as well.."
[19:20:24] <+Kevin> "Where do we want to take this place?
[19:20:25] <+Kevin> "
[19:20:42] <+Antilles> "I'm wondering Jack.. should we make this castle our collective home; our base of operations?"
[19:21:02] <+Jack> "Seems logical to me."
[19:21:36] <+Charissa> ::walks back from her meeting with the Seneschal::
[19:21:36] <+Antilles> "We could liquidate the holdings of the old lords. And use the money gained to help infuse the kingdom."
[19:21:56] <+Charissa> "ah..I see everyone is here."
[19:22:07] * +Antilles bows to Lady Charissa
[19:22:08] <+Kevin> "Before we do anything short term, we need to think long term, or that is my opinion."
[19:22:26] <+Antilles> "Excatly what Im talking about Kevin."
[19:22:36] <+Jack> "Hi Charissa.  How goes it with the seneschal?"
[19:22:51] <+Charissa> "the running of the castle is in good hands"
[19:23:16] <+Jack> "Great.  Then that's something we can leave as is."
[19:23:26] <+Charissa> "most definitely!"
[19:26:30] <+Antilles> "Long term goals are good to think of right now.. but we must first put things in perspective. We need to decide on something very important."
[19:26:47] <+Coch> Coch interjects "Should we take a tour of the Kingdom to see what we have to work with?"
[19:26:59] * +Antilles walks over and puts his hand on Charissa's shoulder.
[19:27:16] <+Charissa> ::looks up at Antilles::
[19:27:41] <+Charissa> "what's that?"
[19:27:56] <+Antilles> "If we are to journey outside the kingdom to find the source of this ill-wind, should we not put person's in our stead to manage affairs while we are gone?"
[19:28:24] <+Charissa> "aye.  That's why I went to talk to the Seneschal"
[19:28:43] <+Antilles> "Do you think he can handle all aspects of governing?"
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[19:29:25] <+Charissa> "he can handle the castle's business and the books.  I would assume the other lords can handle the Kingdom for a short time."
[19:29:40] * +Antilles looks deeply into Charissa's eyes..
[19:29:50] <.Bynw> *Lord Scheidt enters the hall and bows briefly at the neck to the assembled Lords and Lady* "Forgive the intrusion"
[19:30:23] <+Antilles> "Are there any lords, besides us, left.. who are not dying?"
[19:30:36] <+Charissa> "no need to appologize, Lord Scheidt"
[19:30:43] * +Antilles cuts his speach as Lord Scheidt enters the chamber
[19:31:06] <+Jack> "No problem, Lord Scheidt.  Intrude whenever you feel the need.  I like being informed, personally."
[19:31:46] <+Antilles> "Forgive my words, Lord Scheidt.. "
[19:32:26] * +Antilles nods to Jack
[19:32:39] <+Antilles> "Aye, what news do you bring, m'lord?"
[19:33:05] <.Bynw> *Lord Scheidt* "A man has ridden into the gates of the keep and is seeking shelter from the heat. He appears to be the one, according to Lord Merriam"
[19:33:22] <+Antilles> "Then by all means bring him in."
[19:33:31] <+Charissa> ::raises one eyebrow::  "Indeed!"
[19:34:20] <+Antilles> "We should see to him, personally, eh Charissa?"
[19:34:35] * +Antilles motions with his hand to go
[19:34:42] <+Charissa> "aye"
[19:35:47] * +Kevin walks out the door, wanting to meet the "astronomer."
[19:35:51] * +Antilles straightens his shirt, and makes way to meet the newcomer.
[19:36:13] <+Charissa> ::follows::
[19:36:15] * +Jack gets up to go with the others.
[19:36:17] * +Coch continues to go thru documents on teh table
[19:38:06] * +Seth enters the antechamber, a frown creases his face as he quietly looks sizes up everyone in the chamber
[19:38:23] <.Bynw> *he is led by Lord Merriam*
[19:38:23] * +Antilles returns the look...
[19:38:32] * +Seth is already on his way through the keep
[19:38:39] <+Antilles> "Greetings, Lords."
[19:39:40] <+Seth> ::Nods:: "You MUST be Antillies, the great swordsman." ::he says in a booming voice that echo down the stone corridors::
[19:39:50] <+Kevin> Kevin Degragin is a relatively small man with greasy black hair and grean eyes. He
[19:39:51] <+Kevin> stands a little hunched and moves in small, quick strides. He carries an exotic weapon at his 
[19:39:51] <+Kevin> hip that looks like it would require some intense training. He wears a belt with many different 
[19:39:51] <+Kevin> pockets for many different things.
[19:42:29] <+Seth> he is in his mid-thirties, stands 6ft tall even, and weights approximately 180 lbs. He has dark brown eyes, black hair greying at the temples and light skin. He keeps a closely trimmed beard and his hair is cut short combed forward and neatly styled. A long red tattoo of flowing arcane symbols covers his left arm to the wrist and runs up to just above his collar. He is dressed in all black, soft cottons with black leather rid
[19:42:29] <+Seth> ing boots.  A thick red sash wraps around his waist. He carries a 6' Iron shod oak staff with symbols carved along it's length.
[19:43:11] * +Charissa is dressed in what appears to be acrobat's garb. It is made of good quality silk and is a shade lighter than midnight blue. She has dark hair and fair skin and is about 5 feet 3 inches tall.
[19:44:18] <+Seth> he is in descent condition and sports dark and rugged good looks.
[19:44:26] <+Antilles> Antilles DeMarakesh is a tall man with black hair. He has deep blue eyes and a days growth of beard on his lower face. He seems a bit melancholy at the present moment, by his mannerisms. He is dressed in a black and red, a full shirt that covers his whole upper body, save his hands. His legs are shod in similar dark material, and wears high leather boots. His sword hangs from his left side, up high on his torso, suspended from a leather strap.
[19:45:34] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam* "This is Seth. His Late Majesty gave me all of your names." *he says as he introduces the new comer, and then has a coughing fit for nearly a minute of time*
[19:45:53] * +Jack is of average height and weight, and seems to prefer the comfort of simple traveling clothes, even when not traveling. He carries a sword at his side.
[19:46:48] * +Antilles waits for Lord Merriam to finish..
[19:46:56] <+Charissa> ::looks at Lord Merriam, a bit alarmed::  "Lord Merriam, are you alright?"
[19:46:57] <+Seth> ::Takes a step away from Merriam and seems disgusted by the coughing:: "You should have a healer take a look at that man, i hope it's not catchy."
[19:47:32] <+Antilles> "I see my reputation proceeds me, Lord Seth. Welcome to Warp Wood." :: tries to ignore the coughing fit of Lord Merriam ::
[19:48:13] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam waves his hand in a warding off of any assistance and catches his breath* "I am doing alright."
[19:48:39] <+Charissa> "you know I will help in any way I can.  You just have to ask"
[19:49:02] <+Seth> ::Sneers a bit and leans on his staff hunching a bit:: "Oh yes it does Master Antillies." ::his tone seems a bit mocking::
[19:49:15] <+Jack> "I doubt that, Lord Merriem, but if you don't want help . . . "
[19:49:58] <+Antilles> "Please, join us in the main chamber then.. Seth." :: gives Seth a sidelong look, taking note of his tone of voice ::
[19:50:42] <+Seth> "The winds of prophecy have brought me to this fly infested hell hole. They say that without my help a great tragedy will befall this rotting place."
[19:51:14] <.Bynw> "You are aware that there is no help that you can give me. Our times grows shorter everyday." *Lord Merriam states. He smiles at and nods at Seth*
[19:51:28] <+Jack> "Yeah . . . "
[19:51:32] <+Antilles> "So far, we seem to be immune to the effects of the malady, Seth."
[19:52:05] <+Charissa> "but we can make life a little easier for you my good lord"
[19:52:15] <+Seth> ::Wipes sweat from his brow with his sleeve:: "Is it always hotter then an oxen's rear here?"
[19:52:36] <+Charissa> "so it seems, Seth"
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[19:52:38] <+Jack> "As far as I've seen, yes."
[19:53:58] <+Seth> ::Smiles and leers just a bit at Charissa as he looks her over a seconed time:: "Well at leased the sceanery isn't too bad. I didn't catch your name..." ::Looks to Lady Charissa::
[19:54:13] <+Kevin> "Tis not that bad. I would rather be hot than cold,"
[19:54:24] <.Bynw> (( hold up please ))
[19:54:25] <+Charissa> "Charissa de Tical"
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[20:06:13] * Bynw sets mode: +v Antilles
[20:06:53] <+Seth> ::moves forward a step and takes Charissa's hand, gently kissing the back of it and making a bow, the movements are quick and sure comming from long practice of being around Nobility:: "Vos es bellus amo a torva flower."
[20:07:24] <+Charissa> ::blushes:: "thank you"
[20:08:09] <+Seth> ::Smiles and resumes leaning against his staff::
[20:08:56] * +Antilles looks at Seth
[20:08:58] <+Seth> "Your man here said you are expecting me, how is that?"
[20:09:40] <+Charissa> "the old King had a vision where he saw all of us as his heirs"
[20:09:50] <+Jack> "That's a kinda long story.  Want something to drink first?"
[20:09:54] <+Antilles> "I hope that staff is not a cane, Seth.."
[20:10:26] <+Seth> ::Looks a bit confused at everyone speaking at once::
[20:10:33] <+Kevin> "and Lord Schiedt said that you were the one."
[20:11:16] <+Seth> ::Grimaces in disbelief:: "I am the one, what?"
[20:11:36] <+Antilles> "The one we have been waiting for."
[20:11:59] <+Kevin> "Yes, what Antilles said. The remaining heir."
[20:12:40] <+Jack> "Sure you don't want a drink now?"
[20:12:55] <+Seth> ::stops a moment is internal contemplation, then resumes:: "Heir to what? Your not making any sense. I could use that drink."
[20:13:14] * +Antilles sits .. and listens.
[20:14:00] * +Jack goes out to find a servant to get Seth a drink.
[20:14:12] * +Antilles idley re-arranges all the items on the table so that they are all in a neat row
[20:14:44] <+Kevin> "Anyone want to share our story with the man? We can't all do it."
[20:14:49] <+Seth> ::Looking a bit confused:: "Heir....to the king? Are you saying someone knew I was comming?"
[20:14:59] <+Charissa> "yep"
[20:15:02] <+Antilles> "The good king of Warp Wood, my dear Seth, envisioned us all.. and somehow came to the conclusion that we are all to take the mantle of rulers of this country."
[20:15:33] <+Seth> ::Stops again in internal contemplation, his mouth drops a little bit open::
[20:15:47] <+Seth> "Your shitting me?"
[20:15:55] <+Antilles> "I shit you not."
[20:16:17] <.Bynw> ! there are a few servants in the room at all times 
[20:16:26] <+Antilles> "Now, why not have a seat, Seth.. we need to talk."
[20:16:42] * +Antilles motions for Seth to sit at the table he is seated at.
[20:16:48] <+Seth> ::Takes a gobblet of wine from a servant and drinks deeply:;
[20:17:47] * +Jack takes a glass of wine for himself and sits back down.
[20:18:00] <+Seth> ::Takes a seat::
[20:18:13] * +Antilles looks around the room, at everone in turn.
[20:18:45] <+Antilles> "I think I speak for everyone when I say that we have chosen to try and lift this curse."
[20:19:24] * +Antilles looks around to see if everyone agrees with him.
[20:19:43] * +Jack nods to Antilles
[20:19:44] <+Seth> ::Looks confused and mouths the word curse::
[20:20:03] <+Charissa> "aye.  Because the alternative is for me to be a broodmare...which I'm not sure I want to be!"
[20:20:12] * +Kevin nods as well
[20:20:15] <+Antilles> "The thing is Seth, all the lords of Warp Wood are dead, or dying."
[20:20:56] <+Antilles> "the cause of this malady is somewhat unknown.. I will let the Lady Charissa tell you what she knows of it."
[20:20:59] <+Seth> ::suddenly looks at his wine and sets it down quickly a look of alarm passing his face::
[20:21:13] * +Antilles looks at Charissa..
[20:21:25] <+Antilles> "Please, tell him what you know."
[20:22:42] <+Charissa> "it is a spell cast on the nobility of Warp Wood...all nobility...it ages them and then they sicken and die.  I could not find the source of the spell when I scryed for it.  Just that the King and all the nobles have been affected by it"
[20:23:32] * +Antilles idley moves the figurines on the table to differnt positions.. not satisfied with thier locations.
[20:23:43] <+Jack> "So far we don't seem to be affected, but there may not have been time for us to show signs of it yet, either."
[20:23:52] <+Charissa> "aye"
[20:24:19] <+Seth> ::The look of Alarm intesifies::
[20:24:53] <+Charissa> "we need to find the source of the spell and eliminate it.  We may want to look into how the Holy See of Altair fits into all of this!"
[20:25:05] <+Seth> "Whoa, whoa.!"
[20:25:07] * +Antilles takes one of the figurines, and sits it down hard enough to cause an echo
[20:26:07] <+Antilles> "here we are, in Warp Wood.. :: motioning to the figurine as a marker, and takes another, and sets it farther away :: "and this is Altair.. we need to go there and find out what is going on."
[20:26:16] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam* "You are frightening his Lordship. M'lord" *he addresses Seth* "The curse they speak of does not effect any of the none blood Heirs."
[20:26:39] <+Seth> "Let me gat this straight. The king is dead and has named ME as one of the heirs to this rotting horse manure of a kingdom, even though I've never met you or him?"
[20:26:54] <+Jack> "Do you know that, Merriam?  Or are you just guessing?"
[20:27:32] * +Coch stops reading, looks about, realizes he is still alone, and goes to look for the other Lords
[20:27:37] <+Jack> "I mean, have there been any non-blood heirs before to test your theory on?"
[20:28:10] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam* "Yes. You are not effected. Which is why you are the non-blood Heirs"
[20:28:50] <+Jack> "Belive me, I hope you're right, but I'll wait a few weeks before I feel like I'm safe from the curse."
[20:28:52] <+Charissa> "if there were non-blood heirs before us, what happened to them?"
[20:28:57] <+Seth> "Now some curse maybe rotting me slowly and the only way to lift it is to go break the door down at the Holy City of Altair and start smacking people around with that tooth pick of muscle boy's over their?" ::motions to Antillies::
[20:29:54] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam* "There are no non-blood heirs before you. The curse was put on us and our lines."
[20:30:20] * +Jack looks towards Seth and points to his sword. "Hey, two tooth picks."
[20:30:21] <+Charissa> "ah...alright...I *think* I understand..."
[20:30:28] * +Antilles grins
[20:31:25] * +Antilles puts the figurines back neatly as he stands
[20:32:32] <+Antilles> "yes, Seth, thats the basic idea. Although I think it will take a bit of slight-handedness and ledgerdamain to accomplish this task.. and the sooner we get started, the better."
[20:32:42] * +Coch enters the room in which the other Lords have assembled, walks to the table where they sit , and looks at the visitor
[20:33:37] <+Seth> ::Shakes his head in disbelief:: "Is est insania."
[20:33:57] <+Charissa> "aye, Seth"
[20:34:35] * +Coch laughs, recognizing the look he himself had yesterday
[20:35:01] <+Seth> "What in the hell did i do to deserve this."
[20:35:24] <+Seth> "So I am an equal lord with the rest of you?""
[20:35:31] <+Antilles> "Now, none of us asked for this, but it seems to be our lot.. the hand is delt, and now we must play it."
[20:35:48] <+Jack> "I think you need to sign something first, but then yes."
[20:35:59] <+Antilles> "yes, you are Lord Seth.. or whatever you choose to call yourself."
[20:37:03] <+Antilles> "bring the document, please, Lord Merriam."
[20:37:08] <+Seth> ::Frowns at Antillies:: "Seth Veneficus. Until this moment I've never been a lord."
[20:37:28] * +Antilles eyes Seth as Merriam gets the paper
[20:37:28] <+Charissa> "well you are one now, or shall soon be one!"
[20:38:30] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam* "You were all chosen by the late King. He was a Seer after all." *he coughs a moment and produces the Writ*
[20:38:35] <+Antilles> "If I have any idea of things, we cannot accomplish this task unless we are all in agreement."
[20:40:00] <+Seth> ::Takes the quill and signs the writ while talking:: "Your right Antillies....."
[20:40:35] <.Bynw> *Lrd Merriam takes the signed document and seals it now with his own seal* "There it is complete!"
[20:41:06] <+Antilles> "Then I suggest whatever prejudices you have against me be put aside, at least for now, Lord Seth."
[20:42:28] <+Seth> ::Murmers:: "Vos have haud informatio of res..."
[20:42:58] <+Antilles> "Whats that, Seth?"
[20:43:44] <+Seth> ::Stands up, leaning on his staff and repeats himself loudly:: "Vos have haud informatio of res"
[20:43:59] <+Seth> "It means you have no idea of things."
[20:44:39] <+Antilles> "So be it.. then please be sure to inform me when I am acting an ass of myself."
[20:44:45] <+Seth> "How do you plan to take on Altair? It is a plan on madness."
[20:45:40] <+Antilles> "I suggest we move into the country in disguise."
[20:46:03] <+Seth> "We don't know who to fight. We don't know if Altair is even behind this."
[20:46:29] <+Charissa> "true enough"
[20:46:31] <+Antilles> "Then perhaps that is why you are here.. to tell us where this thing comes from"
[20:46:53] <+Seth> "You plan on putting his holliness the pope to the question if Altair is behind this?"
[20:47:05] <+Antilles> "If needs be."
[20:47:19] * +Charissa just shakes her head
[20:47:32] <+Charissa> "I would rather not do that"
[20:47:38] <+Antilles> "No man is above such a deed"
[20:47:55] <+Seth> ::huffs in disbelief at Antillies::
[20:48:13] <+Jack> "Yeah, let's start small and hope we can leave the Pope out of this."
[20:48:28] <+Seth> "You must be the best Swordsman in the world Antillies."
[20:48:47] <+Seth> "To have lasted this long in life."
[20:49:13] <+Antilles> "My prowess is great. It is no secret, but I do not pretend to think that this sword will be the final abiter in this course."
[20:49:29] <+Antilles> *arbiter*
[20:49:52] <+Kevin> "Seth makes a considerable point. We seem to be rushing blindly into something we know so little about."
[20:50:07] <+Antilles> "Im getting to that, Kevin."
[20:50:14] * +Coch mumbles "A band of reluctant Lords, in a cursed and dying Kingdom, lovely"
[20:50:18] <+Seth> "I'd say we need to find out who we are fighting first and foremost." ::retakes his seat::
[20:50:20] <+Antilles> "As I already said, Seth is here for a reason."
[20:50:55] <+Antilles> "Lady Charissa has already tried to fathom the source of the malady, to no avail. What can you do, Seth?"
[20:51:49] * +Antilles pulls out his chair, and again sits with the others.
[20:51:58] <+Seth> "I can try. Perhaps if Lady Charissa and I combine our efforts it would be effective enough."
[20:52:22] <+Antilles> "Thats reasonable. Does anyone else have any suggestions?"
[20:52:24] <+Kevin> "And in the possibility it is not?"
[20:52:35] * +Seth nods to kevin
[20:52:50] <+Jack> "That sounds like a plan to me."
[20:52:53] <+Kevin> "What would the church have against Warp Wood?" ::turns to Merriam::
[20:52:58] <+Seth> ::Smiles:: "Then we need bait to pull out the enemy."
[20:53:27] <+Antilles> "Go on, Seth"
[20:53:45] * +Antilles looks at Lord Merriam, as if he were to be the 'bait'
[20:54:05] <+Seth> "Whoever that is they are after the leadership here in Warp wood. I say we give them something to strike at, to pull them out of hiding."
[20:54:22] <+Seth> "I suggest we elect a king."
[20:54:29] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam* "They want our lands. In a bid for the Empire. Deryni lands full of Deryni, the Aman are steadfast in their belief that only they can train any user of power."
[20:54:31] <+Antilles> "I dont like putting anyone in harms way.. but would you be willing to help us, Merriam?"
[20:54:48] <+Seth> ::Shakes his head::
[20:55:30] <+Seth> "Oh no Antillies not Merriam. We need someone who is tough, and skilled; someone who can defend himself...."
[20:55:49] <+Seth> "Someone who wont get killed....."
[20:56:06] <+Antilles> "Only a true hier can reveal the source.."
[20:56:08] <+Coch> Coch butts in and says "Would it not be better to take the healthiest of the surving Lord in the blood line?"
[20:56:09] <+Seth> "And someone who is known, who can rally the people as a figure head."
[20:56:27] <+Seth> ::Smiles:: "I nominate Antillies."
[20:56:32] * +Antilles plucks at the hilt of his sword.
[20:57:22] <+Antilles> "King Antilles."
[20:57:53] <+Jack> "It does have a nice ring to it."
[20:57:57] <+Seth> "To balance the power, the rest of us should devide up the kingdom to ourselves."
[20:58:23] * +Antilles breathes through his nose, with his head elevated.
[20:58:25] <+Coch> "Hold a minute" Coch speaks up
[20:58:28] <+Seth> "The people and resources are ours to command and we are loyal to "the king"..."
[20:58:47] <+Seth> "Your crown would be meaningless without our support then."
[20:59:17] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam* "Purhaps your reorganization of the kingdom will tip the hand of our attacker and draw his attention to you. But that risks your own deaths as well."
[20:59:27] <+Antilles> "Very well.. it is the good of Warp Wood that I seek."
[20:59:53] <+Kevin> "As long as I can do what I want with my part of kingdom and do not have to follow a king, I will approve of it. But I will not follow a king."
[21:00:11] <+Coch> "Would it not be better for someone in a direct royal line?  In which case I would like to see Charissa as queen." Coch says.
[21:00:23] <+Antilles> "Then you become a warlord, Kevin"
[21:00:53] <+Antilles> "Tantamount to the same danger we already face."
[21:01:07] <+Seth> "or a master spy, Kevin."
[21:01:08] <+Jack> "Now there's an interesting idea, Coch."
[21:01:16] <+Coch> "She is known among her people and that may be useful to us sometime in the future" 
[21:02:07] <+Antilles> " Charissa is not known for martial prowess. Her power lies in other areas."
[21:02:08] <+Coch> "Antilles no disrepect meant but you reputation has been sullied in Deban"
[21:02:15] <+Kevin> "Antilles comes from a royal line as well, it should be noted."
[21:02:49] <+Coch> "He was removed by his own father was he not?"
[21:02:50] <+Charissa> "aye and Antilles' father is still King and a powerful one at that!"
[21:02:53] <+Antilles> "My father is the head of the new Union"
[21:03:07] <+Seth> "I say we each take a portion of the kingdom, except Antillies of course, and we each take a hand in a role of the over all kingdom. I myself would like to see Warp Wood's crime eliminated. I'd like to take over as the law enforcment."
[21:03:17] <+Charissa> "my Sire was dethroned and murdered"
[21:03:37] <+Coch> "For all we know that Union may be part of the problem and Antilles taking a throne may bring consequences"
[21:04:47] <+Kevin> "If it was, a conuter Union could be formed with those against that Union."
[21:05:24] <+Kevin> "But I do not think we should get into a war of that scale. Or of any scale"
[21:05:26] <+Seth> "But Antillies is of Nobel blood and he has the adoration of the people."
[21:05:41] <+Coch> "Doesn't anyone find it suspicious that Antilles father removed him before this Union?"
[21:05:45] <+Antilles> "I have no idea what my fathers plans are, but, he is a good man. I would not discount his help in this as of yet."
[21:06:15] <+Seth> "I have no objection to Charissa being queen, though I think she would have more freedom being a lord like the rest of us."
[21:06:22] <+Charissa> "pardon me Antilles, but your father and half brother were planning on waging war on Warp Wood"
[21:06:26] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam* "There will be an official celebration marking the transfer of power to you, the heirs in 2-3 days. Thus the people will know of you all by then."
[21:06:30] <+Coch> "But will he not see you as a rival now and with your own kingdom?"
[21:06:51] <+Antilles> "Do you have proof of that, Charissa?"
[21:06:55] <+Kevin> "Right now I think we should get on with the scrying, so that we can plan accordingly."
[21:07:08] <+Charissa> "no, just a hunch"
[21:07:25] <+Charissa> "it is the only large kingdom untouched by His Highness"
[21:07:34] <+Seth> ::Stands:: "Antillies father will see all of us as rivals to him bringing West Abronn under his rule."
[21:07:41] <+Antilles> "Hunches are not good enough right now."
[21:07:42] <+Jack> "I agree with Kevin that if there's any more scrying that can be done, we do that before making definite plans."
[21:07:59] <+Charissa> "aye.  I agree with that also Jack"
[21:08:23] <+Antilles> "As well do I.. nothing will matter if we do not stop this .. sickness."
[21:08:28] <+Seth> "But I think we should have a plan by the celebration or before."
[21:08:30] <+Kevin> "Right now we are speculating. If we figure out who did it we can do some actual planning, if not more speculation."
[21:09:06] <+Seth> "We should announce our intentions to the people then."
[21:09:13] <+Charissa> "agreed"
[21:09:17] <+Kevin> "A plan for the city or for the sickness? I would vote for the city. Lord Merriam has said that this will not affect us. I would like to believe that."
[21:09:22] <+Antilles> "On the subject of my father, I think it is best left to me to make any communications with him, to try and determine if he will help us in any way."
[21:09:29] <+Coch> "I agree we should have some form of annoucment ready for the celebration"
[21:10:20] <+Seth> "As for the sickness if it isn't effecting us now, whoever has done this will not rest. We must deal with this enemy first i think."
[21:10:36] <+Antilles> "Kevin, if we do not stop this malady, there will be no true lords of Warp Wood left to take over once our job here is done."
[21:10:37] <+Charissa> "aye"
[21:10:46] <+Coch> "Before you do that can  we also check into Charissa's hunch?"
[21:11:07] <+Charissa> "we can scry your father and brother's plans Antilles"
[21:11:21] <+Charissa> "no harm done if they are not involved"
[21:11:25] <+Antilles> "That may be dangerous, Charissa"
[21:11:51] <+Charissa> "there are but humans"
[21:12:03] <+Charissa> *they are*
[21:12:05] <+Antilles> "If my father is in league with evil, surely he will have guards up to let him know of your scrying."
[21:12:42] <+Antilles> "Allow me to send a courier to him first."
[21:12:44] <+Coch> "Are you sure you contacting your father from your new Kingdom is any less dangerous Antilles?"
[21:12:47] <+Seth> ::Motions for another gobblet of wine from the servent and sit in contenplation::
[21:12:56] <+Antilles> "He is my father, Coch."
[21:12:58] <+Charissa> "aye, he would IF he were Deryni"
[21:13:16] <+Antilles> " Charissa, he may have Deryni Working for him."
[21:13:36] <+Coch> "I understand that Antilles but now you are a rival as much as a son"
[21:13:57] <+Charissa> "and a bastard one at that, sorry, Antilles, but it's only the truth"
[21:14:27] <+Antilles> "Damnit! Let me deal with my father on my own terms.. if I fail, then do as you will!"
[21:14:44] <+Jack> "How does the new Union stand on Altair?"
[21:14:47] * +Antilles spits the words out of his mouth
[21:15:43] <+Charissa> "how about not choosing a king or queen until we settle this matter of the curse?"
[21:16:32] * +Seth takes the wine from the servant and drinks deeply of it as soon as it is in hand
[21:16:39] <+Charissa> "let us all just be equal Lords and Lady until then"
[21:16:46] <+Coch> "Antilles a question.  Why did you father remove you from services?"
[21:17:08] * +Antilles furrows his brow
[21:17:17] <+Antilles> "I do not know, Coch."
[21:17:48] <+Antilles> "One thing that is certain.. my record is spotless."
[21:17:57] <+Charissa> "could it be at the behest of the other Lords he is forming the Union with?"
[21:18:26] <+Antilles> "It may only be the jealously of my half-brothers"
[21:18:33] <+Seth> ::Holds his jaw in his hand and seems to be internally contemplating and weighing the situation::
[21:18:41] <+Charissa> "and why form the union now, at this particular time?"
[21:18:43] <+Coch> "Then how do you know it was not to get you out of the way for something he doesn' t want you to know about?  Something less noble?"
[21:19:25] <+Antilles> "The Union is to gain a foothold on the new Empire.."
[21:19:57] <+Antilles> "My father wants to rule West Abronn, that is no secret, but he doesnt want it absorbed into the Empire."
[21:20:08] <+Charissa> "and one must wonder how Warp Wood fits into the grand scheme"
[21:20:15] <+Jack> I still want to know where the Union stands towards Altair.
[21:20:20] <+Jack> ""
[21:20:28] <+Coch> "and the stronger the Union, the more appealing to the Empire, I'm sorry but it make sense to me"
[21:20:31] <+Seth> ::Takes another deep drink of his wine and then speaks:: "It doesn't seem right...."
[21:20:51] <+Antilles> "One can only guess at those questions, but, at the basic level, more land means more power."
[21:21:20] <+Coch> "Agreed"
[21:21:22] <+Seth> "The Amon order is a combative sect of the church...."
[21:21:42] <+Seth> ::Talking to no one inparticular::
[21:21:58] <+Jack> "Oh, don;t get me started about the Aman Order."
[21:22:08] <+Antilles> "My father wishes to be a part of the Empire, but, seperated .. he wants to rule."
[21:22:08] <+Seth> "This curse, this malady, it's not like them."
[21:22:28] <+Antilles> "This can be his only motive"
[21:22:33] <+Seth> "They have the power to just come here and take what they will."
[21:23:22] <+Jack> "Over my dead body they will."
[21:23:22] <+Seth> "they don't need curses and it doesn't seem their style."
[21:23:22] <+Charissa> "so, if not the Aman, then who?"
[21:23:26] <+Seth> ::Points to Charissa:: "Exactly..."
[21:23:57] <+Seth> "Why use a curse?"
[21:23:57] <+Charissa> "who stands to gain from the death of Warp Wood's nobility?"
[21:24:15] <+Antilles> "To try and show that the Lords of Warp Wood fell out of favor with God?"
[21:24:24] <+Seth> "Why this stinking ses-pit?"
[21:24:58] <+Charissa> "exactly!"
[21:25:12] <+Seth> "The Amon have better things to do and better uses of resources. I think an attack from them would be direct."
[21:25:35] <+Charissa> ::looks around to see if Lord Merriam is still in the chamber::
[21:26:12] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam is still in the chamber having a drink of wine from one of the servants*
[21:27:03] <+Seth> "Though it's just a guess. They are Martial in all things, not subtle."
[21:27:03] <+Jack> "The late King was a seer.  He'd be a target for the Aman if he wasn't allied with them."
[21:27:03] <+Antilles> "the curse could be viewed as a plauge.. to drive all the people from the area."
[21:27:03] <+Seth> ::Nods:: "A great seer I would guess and yet he could not scry the source of his death."
[21:27:05] <+Seth> Can't be a plague Antillies, it is too specific."
[21:27:06] <+Antilles> "Maybe he did, Seth."
[21:42:09] <+Jack> "The Aman are strong, but they're also concerned about image.  They only fight "holy wars", not wars of conquest."
[21:42:22] * +Seth nods
[21:42:37] <+Seth> "Good point."
[21:43:48] <+Antilles> "I think this war may be one of ideals."
[21:44:39] <+Jack> "Nah, this war is over land, but they have to make it look like a divine cause."
[21:44:41] <+Seth> "Lady Charissa, are you ready to join me in scrying?" ::Stands and gives a warm smile::
[21:45:01] <+Antilles> "Then you agree with me, Jack"
[21:45:03] <+Charissa> "aye, Lord Seth" ::smiles at Seth::
[21:45:48] <+Charissa> "I have the materials in my room still"
[21:45:52] <+Seth> ::Moves to the center of the room and clears a space, then pulls a piece of chalk from his pocket and begins drawing a complex design on the floor::
[21:45:56] * +Jack nods to Antilles.
[21:46:08] <+Charissa> "alright, we can do it that way also"
[21:46:28] <+Seth> "I suggest you retrieve them then" ::he says over his shoulder while he continues to draw::
[21:46:55] <+Charissa> ::goes up to her room to get the bowl and ink::
[21:47:32] <+Seth> ::The design seems to have two center points and is becomming increasingly complex::
[21:48:21] * +Jack moves towards Seth. "Any help you need, just let me know. I'm no seer, but I've had experience as a participant in rituals, including scrying."
[21:49:07] <+Seth> ::Stands from his designs and motions to a servant to come over. He whispers in his ear giving him a list of items he needs and send the servant to gather the materials::
[21:49:35] * +Coch goes to the doorway and watches
[21:50:31] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam watches the proceedings with interest* "What do you hope to learn?"
[21:50:46] <+Charissa> ::is back with the silver bowl and ink::
[21:51:12] <+Seth> ::Huffs at Jack:: "This is no hoaky Deryni invention, this is Magic. I gather the power of the universe, you'd only get in the way. Perhaps Charissa will need your help..."
[21:51:36] <+Jack> "Okey dokey . . . "
[21:53:54] <+Jack> " . . . well, Charissa, you want some backup again?"
[21:54:11] <+Seth> ::The servant returns with a bag of items. He takes them and begins adding to the design on the ground. Carefully he lays a thick ring of salt among the design, he then bends several pieces of silveware and places them carefully among the design::
[21:54:55] <+Charissa> "aye Jack."
[21:55:04] <+Seth> ::He then steps into one of the centers among the design::
[21:55:18] <+Antilles> "planning on inviting someone to dinner, Seth?"
[21:55:29] * +Antilles grins at Seth
[21:55:34] <+Seth> "You must stand there Lady Charissa." ::he indicates the other center::
[21:55:59] * +Charissa goes and stands where indicated
[21:56:49] <+Seth> ::Grins ferally at Antilles:: "I'll boil your heart in your chest where you stand if you break my concentration during the ritual."
[21:56:52] <+Charissa> ::has the bowl and ink in her hands.  When she's at the spot, she puts them down and takes out the King's signet from her pocket::
[21:57:14] * +Antilles laughs as he walks away
[21:57:48] <+Jack> ::aside to Charissa:: "Where I come from, we're taught that magic and mental power are just two roads to access the Akasa, but it looks like Seth has had diferent teaching . . . "
[21:57:48] <+Seth> ::Nods to Lady Charissa:: "I think it's best if we share hands and the signant."
[21:58:06] <+Charissa> "agreed"
[22:00:18] <+Seth> ::He claps his hand and the noise in amplified to a boom that shakes the lighter things in the room a bit, the design now seems to glow though it is so low it is hard to tell. Everyone in the room can feel the hair on their neck stand a bit and feels as if they are being watched somehow::
[22:00:48] <+Charissa> ::calls Jack over::
[22:00:54] <+Seth> "Do not disturb the design or the salt, proceed."
[22:01:05] * +Jack goes to Charissa
[22:01:07] <+Seth> "I am ready when you are."
[22:02:46] <+Charissa> ::pours some ink into the water in the bowl and watches it turn jet black.  After a moment, she adds the signet to it and motions to Jack and Seth to hold her hand as they all peer into the now jet black bowl::
[22:03:00] * +Jack joins hands
[22:03:35] * +Seth joins hands
[22:03:44] <.Bynw> *Lord Merriam quietly slips out of the chamber*
[22:04:58] <.Bynw> (( thats a wrap ))