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Date: 77th of Zieliah, Year 698 
Location: Amplefort - Odesh
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The Royal Houseblades where let through the large Northern gates of Amplefort. The town guard saluting the higher ranked brethren. Their crossbows by their sides as they eyed the royal soldiers. The men soon travelled through the winding streets to find the palace

The Houseblades marched into the palace, a sense of duty clearly surrounded them. The one at point held a scroll tied with a gold ribbon, they made their way down a large open white and gold gilded hallway, complete with marble pillars that shone a bright bone white. The armoured cluster eventually found their way to a large decorative door labeled as a study, where they awaited the new Queen patiently.

A subordinate moved into the room and after a clatter from inside and a few minutes had passed Elle appeared, she wore a long flowing red dress that danced around her as she walked calmly towards the men "I presume you have something for me? I doubt you would travel all this way for a simple chat?" She stood in front of them, her boots peeking out from the beautiful red silk. Her hair had been quickly brushed down and it seemed that the Queen had only just quickly changed into the clothing she now wore. 

The houseblade holding the scroll looked down at the message through his protective metal faceguard, and began to unravel it, and handing it to the crimson Queen. The Houseblade cleared his throat and spoke with a sense of memory and authority as Elle read the finer details of the decree,

 "All trade with House Conrad is to cease, all male Conrad nobles of age in the realm of Odesh are to be escorted to the capital to await trial, and all contact with the Isles of Men are to be severed until the trial has ended, by order of the crown."

 The Houseblade stood at attention while the Queen finished reading the order, "I suspect there may be questions, First Marshal Gori Lamillur has given explicit orders to clear up any misconceptions that may arise from this delicate delivery."

Elle read over the note with a frown "And what about my metals? My people need tools and weapons. It is one of Odesh's biggest trades" Elle looked up to the man who had handed the note. "When can I meet with Mr Lamilur? She asked, knowing the guard wouldn't have the answers she needed.

The Houseblade nodded with as much sympathy a soldier could muster for a politician, "The Conrads are suspected of breaking royal laws, and the laws of Kammeth, I just deliver the news."

The armoured man then thought about the second question, "He most likely abides at the Citadel in Agile, we had left with our message a while ago, but I suspect you could find him there."

Elle sighed, rubbing her eyes softly "I see...I must see him as soon as I can..." She muttered to herself then looked back to the man "anyway, must you be off now to continue the message? You may gladly stay and rest until morning if you and your accomplices wish to." Elle was tired of ruling already, there was so much that she had to do and check, and unlike her father she did not trust others with the information she should be giving to her advisors. 

The man nodded, clearly tired from his journey, 'We thank you for your hospitality, but before we conclude, we must know if you are to enforce the decree, and if you know of the locations of any Conrad men."

"I feel I have no choice in the matter of following this decree.. I shall do so of course, and I have not seen any Conrad in a week, when they dropped off my Sister. she has been staying here since then." A subordinate walked to Elle's side "Should I escort the Royal Houseblade to the Tavern?" She asked 

"No, no. Take them to the guest rooms. They shall stay here for the night. They are not some low lives to sleep in a bed of fleas, they carry a royal decree" Elle said smiling softly as the subordinate nodded. 

One of the female houseblades laughed, "yes, wouldn't want to get any bug bites in our sleep."

The man at point nodded, "Agreed, most hospitable of you, Queen of Odesh." 

The next morning, the Royal Houseblades, 5 Royal Amplefort Guards and Elle Whiteshorn, set off to The Citadel on horseback.