Stormhold, Black Marsh
20th of Midyear, 4E 205
Stalks-The-Stars
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Making small greetings with the various members of the many holds had been an enjoyable enough distraction, although the monotony of greeting each hold had begun to grow tiresome after the representative of the Nord arrived.

The first envoy that truly made waves was the Dunmer. As bombastic as ever, they seemed to be the first who truly got the point of the message. Arriving in Ebony armour was a dark skinned representative who looked far too nervous to be the ruler of the Slaver-lands. It was an impressive show, for certain. Stalks-The-Stars moved over to the representatives and dipped his head respectfully. He was tall for an Argonian, and his refusal to bend the knee would be obvious. “Greetings, representative of the Dunmer, I hope you had a pleasant journey and I hope any previous animosity between our races might be forgotten today. I would lead you to the castle, but I am preoccupied by greeting over officials. Follow Mi’raana over there…” He indicated to a small Argonian woman, dressed in certain finery that paled in comparison to the summit-goers “…And you will be shown to your quarters. Your men can be placed in adjoining rooms. As the letter highlighted, the Summit will begin in two days. In the mean-time, I suggest you enjoy the pleasures my city has to offer. The market district sells some of the finest silk in all of Tamriel, and our jewellers take great pride in their work with precious stones.”

Moving past the Dunmer, he spotted a being that confused him greatly: A tall Cat-folk, followed by a second representative of the empire. The Cat-folk spoke first, and Stalks-The-Stars was left pausing. He was about to speak up, when the lord of Cheydinhal met with the Empire’s representative, and they in turn spoke up both to himself and to the stranger. Politics had him pausing his retort, as he offered greetings to the Empire-lings. “Greetings to all that would attend the summit: I will admit, the presence of Eleswyr is a surprise to me. I sent no invitation to your people because of the recent civil split, and the loss of a noble Mane. It would be unfair to invite one group over another, especially when our summit would struggle to allow fair discussion to be given to the Khajiit plight.” Stalks-The-Stars glared at the Imperial representatives, fully aware that some trickery was afoot. “The divided Khajiit were going to be invited to attend a different meeting in a few weeks’ time: so as to try and mend the gulf between the first two races that called Tamriel home. As it stands though, we welcome the presence of the Khajiit, even if it is purely as observers.“

“I ask that the Empire’s representatives follow the Mi’raana, much like I have advised the Dunmer. I would speak to the representative of Eleswyr alone.” It appeared that Stalks-The-Stars was leaving no space for negotiation here. His tail seemed to sway with agitation, as if warning both men against staying. There was no doubt who was the warrior between the three: and it would be unlikely that the Nords or the Dunmer would care much for a lacking of the Empire’s voice. 

“Now, Lady Khajiit, if you will follow me briefly?”
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Close to the Summit building, Stormhold, Black Marsh
20th of Midyear, 4E 205
Various Shadowscales
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The movements of the summit attendees had not gone unwatched and even now: mysterious machinations were underfoot. They had been told to expect guards from each group, and had been able to observe the guards of the Imperials and of the Dunmer. The Altmer had reportedly landed in Lilmoth and had brought it seems the most guards yet. 

Oddly, the Nords had the least guardians, instead bringing a small number of individuals who did not look like guards who then attempted to set up shop around the summit building. The Shadowscales were confused by this, and the reports were mixed between ‘Assassins’, ‘Mercenaries’ and ‘Merchants’. Without the presence of a unifying leader, No Shadowscale moved in to intercept the threat or contact the Nordic strangers, although a guard was set up to watch them. Shadowscales had the advantage of terrain, so the chances of them being spotted were minimal.
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Actions
-Stalks-The-Stars has met with both Empire representatives, the Nordic representative and the Dunmer representative. Each have been moved towards the castle.
-Stalks-The-Stars has greeted the Khajjit representative with a degree of suspicion. He is speaking to her in private.
-The Shadowscales are watching the Nordic Dark Brotherhood members, [b]The lack of Sha’eek the Shadowscale Mistress’ prescence has led to indecision about how to deal with the group. They are being watched, but unimpeded.[b]