Episode 12

[Bynw]

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[20:03:52] <.Bynw> **   The Winds of Change - Episode 12
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[20:04:00] <.Bynw> ** The Kings have been crowned and have
[20:04:01] <.Bynw> ** met with their people. Now they have
[20:04:02] <.Bynw> ** retired back to the palace to decide
[20:04:03] <.Bynw> ** just what to do with the Kingdom now
[20:04:05] <.Bynw> ** that it is fully theirs in name, law,
[20:04:06] <.Bynw> ** and the will of the people.
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[20:06:11] <+Seth> ::Takes a drink of wine:: "It seems that the two options before us are to approch the smaller merchants individually for the funds to start the trade road, or approch the Empire for the totality of the funds. I say we put it to a vote and be done with the arguing?"
[20:06:38] <+Jack> "Sounds good to me."
[20:06:46] <+Antilles> * Antilles lounges in the main hall, taking time to sharpen his sword.. looking down the blade, he seems satified with it and places in in the sheath hanging from his left side. *
[20:08:18] <.Bynw> *Charissa* "lets put it to the vote then ... how say you Seth?"
[20:08:34] <+Kevin> "A vote sounds like a good idea to me."
[20:08:42] <+Antilles> "Forgive me my lords, I must attend to some business." *he turns to leave the main hall* "I will be back shortly."
[20:08:55] <+Seth> ::Raises his mug of wine:: "I am for the merchants."
[20:08:58] <+Jack> "Vote first, Antilles?"
[20:09:13] * +Antilles looks a bit preturbed at Jack
[20:09:26] <+Jack> "No?  Okay."
[20:09:39] <+Antilles> "yes, of course, do what you can to get them on our side."
[20:09:55] * +Antilles turns again and walks out of the throne room.
[20:10:05] <+Seth> ::Looks to Antilles and huffs, his mug still raised, he looks back:: "Who is with me?"
[20:10:26] <+Jack> "I'm for the merchants, too."
[20:10:36] * +Kevin raises his mug and nods
[20:10:41] <.Bynw> *Charissa* "I'm for going with the Empire."
[20:11:10] <+Seth> "I drink to Jack, then." ::drinks from his wine, again, and keeps it raised::
[20:11:32] <+Seth> "And I drink to Kevin, fine lad." ::drinks again::
[20:11:52] <+Coch> "Does this vote have to be unanimous or a majority?" 
[20:12:46] <+Jack> "I'm willing to go with a majority, even if the vote is against my own feelings."
[20:12:50] <+Seth> "We'll never get anywhere if we count on total agreement I think Coch."
[20:13:25] * +Antilles returns to the Great Hall.. and takes a seat back upon the dias.
[20:13:27] * +Kevin takes a deep drink
[20:13:46] <.Bynw> *Charissa* "As am I."
[20:13:46] * +Jack sips.
[20:14:02] <.Bynw> *Charissa* "Even though I am looing right now."
[20:14:08] <+Antilles> "So, whats this talk now?" *he pauses* "What have you all decided?"
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[20:14:25] * Mistyck sets mode: +v Mistyck
[20:14:28] <+Mistyck> I'm her3e
[20:14:33] <+Jack> "Still voting.  You and Coch have yet to vote."
[20:14:49] * Mistyck is now known as Charissa
[20:14:56] <+Antilles> "What have the others said?"
[20:15:22] <+Jack> "It's 3-1 in favor of the merchants."
[20:15:35] <+Antilles> "Who is against that idea?"
[20:16:13] <+Jack> "Just Charissa so far."
[20:16:18] <+Seth> ::Eyes Antilles, with his mug still raised::
[20:17:30] <+Jack> "We've agreed to a majority, so one more will win it for the merchants, or two more for the Empire will make it a tie."
[20:18:04] <+Antilles> "Am I to understand that Charissa is in favor of asking the Empire for assistance?"
[20:18:16] <+Charissa> "Aye..I have my reasons"
[20:18:22] * +Antilles looks at Charissa
[20:18:42] <+Antilles> "May we know your reasons, Lady Charissa?"
[20:18:58] <+Seth> ::Switches the mug to his mutilated and scarred left hand, the cup shakes a bit as his grip is lessened due to his missing fingers::
[20:19:14] <+Charissa> "The Empire can be a formidable enemy."
[20:19:21] * +Coch turns his full attention to the Lardy Charissa
[20:19:37] <+Antilles> "Or a formidable ally, eh, Lady Charissa?"
[20:20:07] <+Charissa> "What better way to keep an eye on shall we say, a potential foe, than from within?"
[20:20:19] <+Charissa> "aye, or a potentially formidable ally"
[20:21:15] <+Antilles> "Well, Charissa, I must say that I had put this idea forth from the beginning.. but our peers decided that was a bad idea.."
[20:22:11] <+Jack> "The vote is stil open, Antilles.  We haven't decided anything yet."
[20:22:17] <+Charissa> "I am still willing to go with the majority though."
[20:22:42] <+Antilles> "And if I vote us into a dead-lock, what will that accomplish?"
[20:22:43] <+Kevin> "Getting money from merchants doesn't keep us from being on good terms with the empire."
[20:22:55] <+Seth> ::Lowers his cup as his arms tires and mutters into his cup as he drinks:: "And here is to Nobility's penchant for endless manipulations..."
[20:23:14] <+Kevin> "I think Coch is the swing vote here, Antilles."
[20:23:20] <+Charissa> "but it may make us enemies we might not want at this time, Kevin"
[20:23:27] <+Jack> "Well, Antilles, if we tie and each side has to pick a champion to arm-wrestle, I think you'll win . . . "
[20:23:36] <+Antilles> "Ah, so Coch has not voted then."
[20:23:58] <+Antilles> "What say you Coch? What would you have us do?"
[20:24:33] * +Antilles looks at Seth, wondering what he meant by that last comment.
[20:24:50] <+Seth> ::Spits on the ground and looks to Antilles::
[20:25:29] <+Antilles> *Looks at Seth and talks to Coch* "Well, what will you say, Coch?"
[20:25:30] <+Charissa> "Politics makes the world a much more intriguing place Seth, don't you think?"
[20:25:36] <+Coch> "I think the merchants are the best available option currently as long as those merchants are in good standing with the Empire, no sense in making an enemy of the Empire this early in our reign"
[20:26:34] <+Antilles> "Well said Coch.. " *still looking at Seth* "You seem to have something to say as well, Seth. Lets have it."
[20:28:25] <+Seth> ::Sniffs at Antilles:: "Inscita ecastor tuu quidem es. Make up your own mind, man."
[20:28:48] <+Antilles> "It already has been made."
[20:29:14] * +Antilles turns away from Seth, and retakes his seat on the dias.
[20:29:38] <+Antilles> "Go to the merchants. Do as you will."
[20:31:05] <+Seth> ::Mutters as he takes another drink:: "Haeres nequiquam caeno cupiens evellere plantam..."
[20:31:21] <+Seth> ::Shrugs::
[20:32:26] <+Coch> "Antilles please share what you are thinking on this matter, I for one would like to hear what you have to say" ::turning to look at Antilles::
[20:35:27] <+Antilles> "Coch, it is abundantly evident that Seth is going to do whatever he deems appropriate in order to reach his ends. My first allegiance is to this kingdom, and I will do whatever it takes to ensure that it survives whatever future awaits the Territories."
[20:37:19] <+Jack> "Well, I think we all want what's best for the kingdom, even if we disagree on what that is specifically."
[20:39:46] <+Antilles> "Time will tell which road is the best one to take Jack."
[20:42:13] <+Coch> "To be honest now that I've reviewed the maps of the kingdom, I have doubts myself about the success of a trade route. We have no deep water ports and we don't even fully control this peninsula.  But I would still like to hear you reasoning on this vote Antilles" 
[20:42:15] <+Kevin> "We do not which road is best now. We can only follow our best judgement, which seems to be the merchants."
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[20:44:22] <.Bynw> *the doors open as Bishop Nidor enters the great hall* "Good afternoon my Lords. We have some more issues to attend that are very important." *he sets down a few papers stuffed within a large leather bound book*
[20:44:59] <+Antilles> "I have laid some preliminary plans at forming an army, Coch. Once I have secured a number of men, I plan on taking an excursion into the near-boarders in order to acertain the prospect of expanding our contol over more 'livingspace'."
[20:45:56] * +Antilles keeps his voice down as the Bishop enters
[20:46:37] <+Jack> "Good afternoon, your grace.  What's on your mind?"
[20:46:40] <.Bynw> *Bishop Nidor* "According to your predecessor's will. One of you must be first and senior amoung equals. A high king."
[20:46:41] <+Coch> "That should be interesting, how do you think your father will react to such a move?" ::speaking quietly to Antilles::
[20:47:22] <+Seth> ::Nods:: "A tie-breaker, Bishop Nidor?"
[20:47:51] <+Antilles> *whispers* "I think he will not be so kind to us once he finds out , Coch"
[20:48:30] <+Coch> "Let us talk more about this later privately, where is your friend Pele?"
[20:48:45] <.Bynw> "Yes a tie-breaker. You may also want to form some sort of privy council of advisors"
[20:48:55] <+Antilles> "he is under observation, Coch"
[20:49:41] <+Coch> "That is good, let us see what Nidor has for us" ::whispering to Antilles::
[20:50:03] <+Antilles> "Aye"
[20:50:38] <+Seth> "A wise idea Bishop Nidor, though I'm sure you'll want to be on any such council."
[20:51:14] * +Antilles sits and waits to see what the bishop will say
[20:51:38] <.Bynw> *Bishop Nidor* "So who shall be High King? ... Sire, by secular and canon law, as senior and only Bishop of Warp Wood I am automatically an adivsor to the King. Even if there is no other privy council."
[20:52:06] <+Seth> "I had put forth such a suggestion myself, but the high lords..." ::waves his hand to take in the others:: "voted against such a measure."
[20:52:38] <+Coch> "Let us not forget it can also be a Queen"  ::looking around  the table at the other Lords and the Bishop
[20:52:50] <+Seth> ::Finishes his wine and pores himself another from the pitcher::
[20:54:08] <+Antilles> "What are the requirments of the High King, Bishop Nidor?"
[20:57:12] <.Bynw> *Bishop Nidor* "The High King, in this case, would have the ability to break a tie amoungst the other monarchs. And would be the 1st lord that the people would look too and would be the main point of contact with foreign lords as well."
[20:57:51] <+Seth> ::Stands:: "I think we can all agree only two canidates, if two, are here for high king; Lady Charissa, and General Antilles."
[20:58:52] <+Jack> "They seem the logical two to me as well."
[20:58:59] <+Coch> "Agreed only those already possessing royal blood should be considered"
[20:59:08] <+Kevin> "I concur."
[20:59:23] <+Antilles> "Very well.. I will leave and allow you all to conduct your vote." 
[20:59:39] <+Antilles> "Lady Charissa, will you accompany me?"
[20:59:46] <+Seth> "I also put forth that the high king or queen" ::glances and smiles to Lady Charissa:: "Should own only the land the palace is on. The rest will be divided among us, the high lords. This will keep the balance of power even, for the High king cannot rule without us the high lords."
[21:00:44] <+Seth> "The high lords will pay a tax to the High King to maintain the kingdom as a whole."
[21:01:05] <+Jack> "Well, I think Charissa and Antilles should stay until we decide that, then.  If we agree to that, it will affect whichever becomes High Monarch."
[21:01:24] * +Antilles sits back down.
[21:01:55] <+Seth> "I think we should decided the land issue first. So the High lord knows what he or she is in store for."
[21:02:08] <+Antilles> "I would agree with that. I would also put forth that the armies should be divided as well."
[21:03:24] <+Antilles> "There should be a royal army, and a regular army. The royal army should be under the control of the High Ruler. The regular army should be comprised of men under the service of the other Lords."
[21:04:18] <+Antilles> "In times of war, both armies would fight together, but the regular army will always be sub to the royal army."
[21:04:52] <+Seth> ::Shrugs:: "If they train together under you Antilles I think the distinction will make little diffrence, but I have no objection."
[21:07:48] <+Antilles> "As for land, the Monarch should have some land besides just the palace. The Monarch could be held in a sort of captivity by the other lords if he or she cannot generate revenue."
[21:08:33] <+Charissa> "isn't that a little harsh?"
[21:08:34] <+Kevin> "In Seth's idea, it was said that the high lords would pay a tax to the high monarch."
[21:08:59] <+Seth> "That is exactly my point General. That is the balance of power."
[21:09:06] <+Antilles> "And if one or more should ever refuse, the economy and welfare of the entire nation would suffer."
[21:09:21] <+Charissa> "as would their lands, Antilles"
[21:09:26] <+Seth> "That would keep the Monarch from becoming the Tyrant."
[21:09:52] <+Antilles> "Very well. Charissa is correct, as are you Seth."
[21:09:55] <+Seth> "It's a balance, or that is what I intended it to be."
[21:10:46] <+Antilles> "Do not forget that the people should be represented in some way as well... there should be a lower house of commoners that could have some say in the affairs of the nation."
[21:11:11] <+Charissa> "I have no problems with that"
[21:11:33] <+Antilles> "Is there anything else?"
[21:11:37] <+Seth> ::Chuckles:: "Let us face facts everyone. If we do not work together it will mean civil war and in that case we might as well hang ourselves because the other factions in West Abronn will."
[21:11:52] <+Charissa> "agreed Seth"
[21:11:55] <+Antilles> "That is the main thing I wish to avoid, Seth"
[21:12:18] <+Coch> "No troops other than the Royal Army troops should be allowed anywhere near the castle"
[21:12:44] <+Coch> "So these need to be our most loyal troops"
[21:13:05] <+Antilles> "That is a valid concern Coch."
[21:14:36] <+Antilles> "Of course, any troops that come under my command will be carefully chosen."
[21:14:59] <+Seth> ::Sits back down and takes a drink of his wine:: "I'll leave the military affairs to those compitent in them." ::he says with a glance to Antilles::
[21:15:32] <+Kevin> "Good idea, Seth. I will do the same."
[21:15:35] <+Coch> "I'm ready to vote, I think these small issues can be decided afterwards" ::looking around the table at the other Lords and the Bishop::
[21:16:28] <+Seth> ::Raises his cup:: "I have changed my notion. Antilles needs to have more time and freedom to move with the troops. I nominate Lady Charissa."
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[21:17:19] <+Charissa> "and yet, a warrior king would be more suitable, wouldn't he, Seth?"
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[21:18:22] <+Seth> ::Nods to Lady Charissa:: "Yes he would, and Antilles can still be that, but you I think would make a better High Monarch and Queen."
[21:19:54] <+Charissa> "so, what say you Jack, Coch and Kevin?  Who shall it be?"
[21:20:05] <+Jack> "Yeah, the High Monarch should be just as much a ruler in peace as a ruler in war."
[21:20:28] <+Coch> "I vote for Lady Charissa.  I think the kingdom is much better served with Antilles in the field for both training and fighting and the Lady Charissa seems far more skilled in diplomacy and information gathering." 
[21:21:06] <+Jack> "I've gotta go with Charissa, too."
[21:22:12] <Kevin> "Charissa wins no matter what is said by me."
[21:22:16] <+Seth> "I'll drink to that." ::Drinks deeply of his wine::
[21:22:47] <+Antilles> "I offer my skills at war and tacticts, my diplomacy, and my general wanting of the best for this land. The rest is now in your hands, Charissa."
[21:22:50] <+Charissa> "Kevin, your vote still matters.  As does your opinion."
[21:23:48] <+Charissa> "Accepted Antilles, and I shall always strive to keep what's best for the kingdom foremost in all my actions"
[21:24:06] <Kevin> "Aye, and I would vote for you. We need Antilles at the head of our troops, not in the middle of diplomats."
[21:25:29] <+Charissa> "So it's decided.  Antilles leads and trains the army.  He is our chief tactician."
[21:26:25] <+Antilles> "So be it."
[21:26:39] <+Charissa> "I would however wish that we all try to make as many consensus or majority decisions as possible on all important matters of state"
[21:27:07] <+Seth> "Then it is settled. Long live Queen Charissa, may she rule with wisdom and marry the king of the empire!" ::chuckles as he raises his drink in toast::
[21:27:50] <+Charissa> "you wish me married off already, Seth?"::Charissa grins::
[21:29:01] <+Seth> ::Makes a mock Bow:: "I'm sorry your majesty, but my tastes run a bit more common. I am the rogue of my academy."
[21:29:23] <+Charissa> "ah, Seth, Seth...you are a breath of fresh air"
[21:29:29] <.Bynw> *Bishop Nidor* "It's settled then. But His Imperial Majesty is already a married man, at least for now."
[21:29:29] <+Seth> ::Finshes his seconed gobblet of wine and pours another::
[21:30:24] <+Charissa> "your majesty...I guess I'm going to have to get used to that...sounds strange"
[21:30:50] <+Jack> "Anything else on your mind this afternoon, Your Grace?"
[21:31:56] <.Bynw> *Bishop Nidor* "Not at all. I am going to take my ship with the tide in the morning. Father Pele will remain though as a point of contact."
[21:32:32] <+Coch> ::grabbing an empty mug and moving my chair closer to Seth "May I join you for a drink?"
[21:34:12] <+Jack> "Pele seemed tense last time I saw him.  You sure he's not under too much stress to be left here alone?"
[21:34:36] <+Seth> ::Pours Coch a mug of wine with a smile:: "Of course! It's a joy to see another lord here who can enjoy finer things in life."
[21:35:28] <+Charissa> "Will you be wishing the Palace to house Father Pele, Your Grace?"
[21:35:44] <+Coch> "Work is out of the way and now its time to relax" ::nodding thanks for the drink::
[21:36:06] <+Antilles> "I think I'll be about deciding which parcel of land would suit training a military."
[21:36:15] <+Seth> ::Toasts to Coch and takes a drink::
[21:36:19] <.Bynw> *Bishop* "Father Pele is perfectly capable." *he says as he picks up and closes the book in front of him* "Long may you reign in Justice, tempered with Mercy your Majesty." *he nods and departs from the chamber*
[21:36:43] <+Jack> "Be well, Your Grace."
[21:37:16] <+Antilles> "Take care, Bishop Nidor. May the Hand of God be with you."
[21:37:27] <+Charissa> "well!  How rude!  Won't even answer a simple question!"
[21:37:41] <+Seth> ::Toasts to Bishop Nidor's back as he departs:: "Good bye."
[21:38:06] <+Charissa> "and he expects us to respect and trust his agent?"
[21:38:54] <+Seth> ::Chuckles:: "I think he knows better then to ask your Majesty."
[21:39:28] <+Jack> "Trust Pele?  I'd easier trust an Uthani, I think."
[21:39:52] <+Coch> "I'm sure the local church has an empty room or two your Majesty"
[21:40:05] <+Antilles> "I think he is an Uthani, Jack" *he says a bit jokingly*
[21:40:28] * Kevin chuckles
[21:40:40] <+Charissa> "So, we need to make preparations now."
[21:40:44] <+Jack> "That'd be just our luck . . . "
[21:41:48] <+Antilles> "Well.. how shall we decide our plots? I will need considerable room for barracks and stables, along with enough ground to train men."
[21:42:37] <+Antilles> "I will also need some ground to grow grain to feed the horses.. gardens for the men..."
[21:43:40] <+Charissa> "aye.  appropriate lands will be made available, I'm sure everyone agrees to that."
[21:43:41] <+Antilles> "What sort of keeps did the old lords have? Does anyone know that?"
[21:44:07] <Kevin> "Not I."
[21:45:28] <+Antilles> "Then I think I shall tour the countryside and find out for myself."
[21:46:02] <Kevin> "Wouldn't an old advisor know? Or a servant, member of the guard, some other such person?"
[21:46:38] <+Charissa> "the seneschal would."
[21:47:36] <+Antilles> "Yes, indeed." *he signals one of the servants to bring the seneschal around*
[21:47:56] <+Seth> "The bishop did suggest we gather a council. I think now would be a good time to do so. Each of us gather 3 men or so?"
[21:48:13] <+Seth> "Or even one."
[21:48:42] <+Antilles> "Captain Patrick will suffice for me."
[21:49:12] <+Charissa> "let us see if we can find some Deryni amongst our staff."
[21:49:25] <Kevin> "I have spent most of my time with all of you. I know little of the other people in this castle."
[21:50:27] <+Charissa> "I would like to truth-read the loyalty to the Kingdom of each person interviewed for the Council."
[21:51:48] <+Jack> "I need a finance council, and you can bet I'll truth-read any candidates there."
[21:52:02] <+Antilles> "That seems fair to myself. We dont want any spies in our midst."
[21:52:39] * +Antilles goes to speak with the seneshal.. and questions him on the holdings of the old lords.
[21:52:47] <+Charissa> and yet, we need to recruit some out of the Cathedral or send one there
[21:53:00] <+Jack> "We don;t want one of the new finance ministers to take off with the treasury."
[21:53:17] <+Charissa> "aye. Jack.  That would do us no good."
[21:54:36] <+Seth> ::Stands and raises his mug again:: "I have already requested a meeting with one of the local merchants, one of high monentary value. I hope I'm not being too forward. I'd like to get to the funds for the trade route as quickly as possible of course."
[21:54:42] <+Charissa> "for secure communications, I suggest we try to place at least one totally loyal Deryni amongst the staff of our non-deryni Lords."
[21:56:14] <+Coch> "I will be in need of that service as well your Majesty" ::I say after turning to Charissa::
[21:56:20] <+Charissa> "we need to be able to communicate quickly over long distances if the need arises."
[21:56:40] <+Charissa> "Coch, I was thinking of you, Antilles and Kevin."
[21:56:57] <+Charissa> "Jack, Seth and I need to be able to contact you quickly if the need is great."
[21:57:26] <Kevin> "Aye, though sometimes I do have work I do privately, and I cannot have someone tagging along..."
[21:58:14] <+Charissa> "but hopefully you wouldn't be gone for long stretches of time."
[21:58:35] <+Coch> :: continuing to address Charissa:: "And I will offer the position of advisor to the town elder that has provided me with useful information already, Miles Durgen"
[21:58:42] <Kevin> "Usually not."
[21:59:54] <+Charissa> "then it's settled.  We meet in the morning to decide on the council."
[22:00:15] <+Seth> "And announce our Queen."
[22:00:40] * Kevin nods
[22:00:40] <+Charissa> ::Charissa allows a small smile:: "aye, that too."
[22:00:40] <+Seth> ::Raises his cup in salute and drains it::
[22:01:06] <+Coch> "I'll drink to that" ::finishing my mug of wine::
[22:01:42] * +Antilles turns from speaking with teh seneschal and offers a wave to Charissa
[22:02:58] <+Antilles> "Long live the Queen!" *he shouts*
[22:03:34] <.Bynw> (( thats a good wrapping point ))