Goldeagle1221 — Roleplayer Guild

The Party Estate

	Allianna’s lips rippled slightly while the older Diende practically shouted contemptuous threats and instigations at her. The man had charged her with his words in a manner an armor clad knight might charge an idle freeman relaxing in his fields. She herself was caught off guard by the attack, nearly letting her surprise conquer her face. Her years of court life seemed to cool any surprise immediately, allowing her to pull a calm and neutral face from the situation. 

	“I’m sorry,” she started, putting forth a softly sympathetic smile, “but it seems to be clear to me that my letters did not reach you nor your house. I had desperately been trying to get ahold of the islands, and it would seem once more in a few days I’ll receive my own words in my own mailings. Terribly inefficient I’m afraid, but it does prove useful here in the heartlands, as it is common practice and inside humor to mail reminders to the Kawachian Islands so in a few weeks time we may be alerted by our own letters return to complete whatever we were trying to remember, and with a fine no less.”

	Allianna shook her head as if physically throwing her words to the side, “but it is good we get to talk now. You can rest your head knowing that I ruminate about House Chalarensis as I do all the other houses of Ethica, and I can confidently say that the Empire would be happy to deliver all that the hard work and loyalty your house has earned it.”

	Her mouth opened slightly to add another remark when the Caernavir party had gallantly swooped in to dissipate the conversation. After silently listening to their apology and sympathetic dashes at Diende, Allianna raised a palm and let her voice flow loudly.

	“But if this man wishes to bully, bribe and corrupt the fair system of our traditions and politics, then perhaps he truly is better off in my brother Ralltene’s corner, because I for one do not stand for the corruption of politics or the deceit of blackmail and favoritism.” A lighted unsaid hint fluttered behind Allianna’s gaze as she connected her last words while looking directly into Diende’s elderly visage.

	A booming trumpet of a voice broke the conversation and invaded the open peristylium. The voice was hoarse and clearly used to giving commands, as it came from the hidden mouth of a Phoenix guard.

	“Announcing the arrival of our hero, First Prince and Imperial Centurion of The Third Regiment Jakinius Valarien, his wife, Princess Anastázie, Lady of the Courts Sophsi, and her husband Prince Edgar Duvard, heir to Ignis and Duke of Iorica!”

All at once the guards that lined the walls of the portico slapped a metal fisted clanging salute to their chest as they stomped their right foot and presented an overwhelming amount of respect, enough to cause a slight look of irritation in Allianna’s left eye. 

Gracefully and confidently Jakinius and Sophsi were the first to appear from the doorway. They stood almost shoulder to shoulder and their image caused any stubborn chatter that may have been going on to halt. Sophsi was adorned in a legendary armored costume that any learned eye would recognize it as Laliafa’s own, if not just a very great recreation of her renown outfit. A armored leather corset hugged her torso and lined it with thick armored hides and canvas across the chest. Her abdomen was protected under black boiled leather with brown squares on each side, bearing the mark of the Valarien phoenix. Underneath a warrior’s white, gambit-style tunic hung out from under the thick belt that connected the bottom of the cuirass to her torso, and flowed into a loose split knee length gown that was trimmed with gold. The same white tunic stretched to her elbows and tapered into a golden trim with her lower legs begin covered by thick  white trousers and tall leather boots. Leather straps guarded her shoulders and were feathered with golden tassels, with the edge of the shoulder guards connecting to a long flowing silver cloak, split directly down the middle to resemble wings. Even her own honey colored hair was changed for the occasion to fit the silvery hair often associated with Laliafa’s and pulled back into a pony-tail. 

Allianna fumed on the inside at the sight, while everyone else seemed taken aback by the unsaid challenge by the nostalgic act. Even Jakinius wore a gambeson slightly reminiscent to an older time.

	Amid the shock and awe of the sudden arrival, Allianna took it upon herself to divert her eyes from her childhood rival and turned back to Diende, “we can talk later, excuse me would you?”

	Just as her words left her mouth, she was already on her way to confront Sophsi. Just as her quickened steps approached Sophsi, who was in the middle of acknowledging the myriad of bows she was receiving from the guards that lined the walls, the rest of Sophsi’s and Jakinius’ party had arrived. While Edgar and Anastázie Duvard didn’t quite match the shock and awe of the previous entries of their spouses, they still were definitely primped to look the part of higher nobility and even ancient birthright. 

	Caught in the crowd that had surrounded the arrivals and the crowd of the arrivals themselves, Allianna was forced to cross her arms in turn to approach Sophsi, something that Sophsi noticed and even acknowledged with a sly wink towards Allianna.

Poll Results: (results subject to change and do not effect anything IC wise)

Who is your elector voting for currently?

Jakinius: 1
Allianna: 3
Ralltene: 4
Sophsi: 2
Other: 0

 Is the majority of your characters pro or anti empire? 

Pro: 7 
Anti: 2 
Neutral: 2
Unsure: 0

What sort of plots do you want the GM's to focus on, or that you feel the roleplay needs more of?

Action and wars: 5
Adventure: 2
Intrigue filled plots: 3
Romance or drama: 1

What would you say your house is good at?
(could choose more than one option)
6/10 -60% said Warefare
4/10 -40% said Diplomacy and Intrigue
3/10 -30% said Agriculture
3/10 -30% said Hard Labors and Industry
4/10 -40% said Economics
0/10 - 0% said Religious Fervor
1/10 -10% said Magic

Should Mottay Vagost's receipt of victory in winning a children's street game be taken as full and valid credit of his ownership of House Cragmore's ancestral mace?'

Yes: 4
No: 7


Total Voters: 11

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