shaidar wrote:Newton
"Well it was certainly eventful. We were indeed successful, and found some new friends along the way. This is Zellar, she is a dervish from Kimrid and is now travelling with the group. Our other new friend is lady Kzerzo, daughter of Baron Xelazo, of the land if Draea, which lies between Alice and Kimrid. The lady is here on a diplomatic mission from her father. What has been happening since we left?"
Tolnier Fer
"Well met," says Fer, bowing low, to the two ladies in turn. "I see there is much for me to hear. To be honest, I haven't had much to do here, and am looking forward to that changing. I assume you would like to arrange a meeting with the Seneschal in the morning? In the meanwhile, your rooms are ready at the inn. I have held them for your return. Feargus, I am sure you would be welcome to hop onto the stage, should that be your desire."
The_Wanderer wrote:Feargus
"What news, Fer? We heard talk of hostilities between the Principalities. Has there been any whispers?"
Tolniel Fer
"Rumors!" he exclaims, throwing his hands into the air. "It is perhaps more noteworthy when the Princes are not at one anothers' throats. The Throne of Many Colors has sat empty since the beginning of the last Nadir, one hundred and twenty-two years ago, since the death of the Last High King. During the Nadir the Princes were, for the most part, concerned with maintaining their territorial gains and less concerned about clashing with their bretheren, although that certainly happened as well. Now that the Nadir is over they have two goals: expanding their territories and maneuvering to place themselves upon the throne. The Scarlet Prince and the Jade Princess have always been enemies, though separated by many miles. I hear rumors, though, that with the reopening of the route to the Silver Sea our Prince may be considering a naval venture. But that is many years away. A land assault is much more likely, though potentially more dangerous. I hear that the Coral Principality has splintered into countless factions of warring dukes and barons, and though the Azure Principality claims a large swath of land, in practice their control over their territory is minimal. There are many routes through the mountains, many passes that are unguarded."
He looks around at the companions. "But surely you do not desire to involve yourselves in the machinations of nations, unless it be to enrich yourselves! I have also found a new companion to swell your ranks, a magic-user called Xander Arkano. He is staying at the same inn as you; perhaps I will be able to introduce you at dinner tonight!"
