As James finished shaking Lord Kenton's hand he quickly washed his hand aftter Kenton was out of sight. He then looked around for Dawnbringer Shamgar. After awhile he was able to find shamgar in his office looking over notes and messages from other priests from around the land. James knocked and came in closing the door behind him and left 2 guards outside. James then moved forward and said "Dawnbringer Shamgar, I would like to convert myself to Kammeth." James disliked this idea however he knew it'd be for the better in the long run.

Shamgar reviewed the most recent reports after retreating to the inner sanctum of the Palace, a area of the Palace that served as the royal temple of worship of sorts. Shamgar had always found the addition of a small place of worship within the palace hardly seemed necessary, given the proximity of the Keep of Flames. He supposed the High Kings and High Queens of the Throne had wanted a more private and interment setting for communion with Kammeth. There came a knock on the door and James was soon ushered in. Shamgar did not immediately give his full attention aside from a firm nod of greeting before returning to the last of his work. He would be quite happy when the future Lord Regent was appointed, if only to decrease his own work load of late. 

Before Shamgar could properly welcome James into what had practically become his own private study, but James then uttered something that caused Shamgar to immediately stop what he was doing. Slowly he lowered his quill and looked up at James and studied him with light grey but piercing eyes, a gaze that seemed to barrow into Jame's very being. There was a period of almost uncomfortable silence before Shamgar responded. 

“Well..this is quite unprecedented,”He said before placing his quill back into its ink pot. “Surprising, though, perhaps, it should not unforeseeable.” He pushed back his chair as he retrieved his sceptre of office, which also doubled as his walking cane. “While it is not my place to question your sincerity, that is something for the gods to decide, I will ask- are you certain? Such a devotion is not to be taken lightly, or used as a mere political tool to further your own goals.” 

As James stood there thinking for a few moments. He finally surrendered the will and said "While it is somewhat a tool for political gains. I do think that converting myself and eventually my lands to kammeth will be more welcoming with the rest of the mainland. My lands will still hold no judgement of religion or force it upon our friends in the south. Though I've thought about it and my family being High Lords of this kingdom should join it's sister houses under the flame." James then came closer and said "So shall we do this tonight or another time?" James then took a seat waiting for a response.

Shamgar sighed before responding. “At the very least you are honest. Very well, you seem sure of you decision, and regardless of my personal feelings on such a move, I will not turn away one seeking the light. If you wish to be baptized in the faith, then a ceremony will be in order, but it will have to wait until after the summit. Preparations for the council aside, it is to late in the day. I shall speak to the Dawnbringers of the Flame Keep by the morrow, Kammeth willing, you shall have what you seek.” He sat back down in his seat. “Now, if that is all, I have other things that need attending to, so if you would please see yourself out.” 

James nodded "Ah thank you Dawnbring Shamgar I shall look forward to it. Also that is not all. You see with you being the adoptive father of the young King Agrippa I was hoping to make a marriage arrangment between him and my daughter Mena Conrad. She is in need of a husband and with him being young age now it'd be best to have the relationship start early." James had hoped he'd agree as this would greatly align both houses 

Shamgar leaned back in his chair as he studied James, pondering his offer. House Paragon had few arranged marriage alliances with the other High Houses, though of course many made offers. Taramyth's perspective had always been one of remain mostly neutral in the scheming of the other houses. They had eventually seen feet to leave him to it. As the ruling House of Elyden and the Greater Realm, there was much prestige to be earned, and no little political power of a sort. However no alliance could truly be created from such ties. House Paragon could not and would not partake in the minor wars among the Houses. To have Agrippa betrothed Mena Conrad would grant some influence in the Royal navy, but that was already quite present with Carixus Rientrius Paragon as High Admiral and Lord of Lochbridge Port. 

“A most...interesting proposition, however, I would wonder what gain we would accomplish in such a coupling. The Conrads, if I may be so bold, do not possess the greatest of standings with the general public. I fear this would do more harm to his position then good.”

James noted shamgar's pondering and had already a quick reply to the Dawnbringer's words "Well you say that yet my family has married to 3 of the houses on the mainland. My heir is married to House Whiteshorn. My sister Carmine is married to Augustus of House Suttbary and my 2nd son has recently joined in bondage with House Sovanid. I also bring in the majority of the fleet for the Royal Navy who does the real fighting against the Kua-Toa. Also let's not forget about my mysterious allies to the south. Which will bring in a great many deals of trade should I convince the Current Merchant King of these lands and all they have to offer." James then took a second to look in Shamgar eyes 

"Let's not forgot who raided the coastlines for years and years or that it was my house that put the raids to an end. I even have ties with House Cragmore seeing as how I own his sword. So what do you think could this be a deal worth considering or will you turn my daughter down?" James then sat silently looking into Shamgars eyes.

Shamgar merely shrugged. “While I do not diminish your investments in the Royal Navy, vague promises from far away heathens have little sway here. It is these very off continent contacts that make me hesitant to enter into such an agreement, the church has little interest in allowing the influence of foreign cultures and religions to spread throughout Elyden. Almost every Beastling that hunts our wilds has come off continent, never mind tracks across such large bodies of water have proven to be near suicidal for all but those gods accursed Stygians in the east. I fear I still see little gain Lord James.” He added almost apologetically. 

"Shamgar it's a shame you can't see all the good this can bring. However if I can't force your hand on this matter then so be. I'll look forward to the summit in marrow and see who the new Lord Regent is along with meeting this young king." With that James stood up and began to exit before turning to see if shamgar had anything else to say. With nothing more he left.