[i][b][center]Tyrael Marchosias[/center][/b][/i]

Signing, Tyrael figured there was no point in trying to sugar coat thing. [b]"Yes. I know. Frankly, part of me wishes to execute them for what they did... But that is also why I am ill suited for these diplomatic sanctions. I cannot promise justice for what happened. But I will have answers."[/b] Tyrael was determined to meet the Yarosmere diplomat and get to the bottom of this. Not only have they destroyed people close to him, but the deaths of the naga have destabilized the ravine in that area. Without the Naga maintaining a semblance of balance there demon and monster have moved into the areas, causing an unexpected migration. Soon there would be a build up of demons and monsters near the surface which will cause some serious issues in Yarosmere, more so if Kudd and his forces capitalize on the migration to mobilize their troops into Yaromsere. And of course, Tyrael wanted to know just [i]why[/i] they attacked the Naga in the first place. He doubt anything they said would justify their actions, and Tyrael would have to be very careful not to test his sword against the Yarosmere diplomat.

In fact given Tyrael's temperament, he wouldn't be surprised if his fellow teachers prevent him from meeting the Yarosmere diplomat precisely because of his personal connection to the naga. He'd need to employ some guile if he wanted to get information from the diplomat. He groan audibly; he was spoiled by his simplicity when dealing with the barbaric demons of the Inferno. Information was as easy to gather as it was to kill them en masses, but he couldn't apply the same tactics here. He'd figure out something before the feast. At worst he'd have to ask Satori to invade the diplomat's mind and extract the information.

Turning back to Mar, Tyrael put his face plate back on. He should go, but he did worry about Mar. [b]"Mar, if there anything you would like from me before I leave? I cannot promise that I will have any free time once I attend the feast. I can have servants come by to bring food."[/b] Human servants, not demons. Tyrael still isn't allowing them short of the ones summoned by his students, and even so he reinforced the veil again to ensure no more surprise visits. Binding his very being to the veil, he's quite aware who summons what demons where. [b]"I ask that you stay in the college however. As tempting as it would be to go hunting on a day like this, for everyone's protection, stay within the college walls."[/b]

[i][b][center][color=crimson]Lucilia Riovas[/color][/center][/b][/i]

Lucilia caught what Grey said about the Red Lion Company and Tombstone. Initially she thought nothing of it until her little notebook showed their names: They were mercenaries, one from Eania and another from Djarkel. A bit more reading and she remembered what they were good for. 

The Red Lions were honorable, but honor didn't make them rich. If they were brought over they would have loyal fighters, but she worried about the cost of properly arming them as well as the fact that as far as mercenary companies go, they weren't the largest.Their honor may also be an obstruction considering the college's more... Unsavory practices. Still, they had their uses. In times like these people needed someone to believe in. As as much as she thinks most of Eania's knights and paladins are romantic flops, there was no denying that they had hope where there is none to be had. If she needed anyone to inspire the people they where her best bet. And then there were the Tombstones. 

Smaller then the Red Lions from her memory, but they make up for it by utilizing the undead. If she ever wanted to unleash a zombie horde on her enemies, the Tombstones would be the best people for it. Their vitamancers and necromancers would also be a great boon for the college's armies, and she'd imagine that both mages would see a lot of use. Though she worries about their morale. Men who don't value their lives may be cheap, but she'd have no use for a dead men, even as a zombie. As with anything she was certain that with careful planning she could turn make use of the Tombstones, but she'd need to think about it more. Perhaps Grey would have more information since he did recommend the two.

[color=crimson]"The Red Lion and the Tombstones... What can you tell me about them Grey? I've heard of them before, but only in passing."[/color] As they walked Lucilia would eventually lead Grey to the dinning hall. She figured that she'd talk to some of the dignitaries here, though to her surprise Khan was here. She didn't expect him to be out and about. And to her horror, so was Ovak. He should still be bed ridden. Granted she has been making sure he's taken his medicine, but nothing she had observed before show that he was in any state to be outside his room. She noticed Ovak talking to Uicle, so maybe he brought his golems down here... But why? Lucilia tensed up. Did Ovak think they needed his help for the feast? She respected him, but she didn't want him to think they were incompetent... Though the last two feasts were something of a disaster. Lucilia put her booklet away and straighten herself out. She'd need to talk to Ovak, but she needed to play it calmly. Pretend everything was still in order.

The first thing she did was go over to Khan. If anyone knew what was going on, it should be him. Plus from the cane he was using he was still a bit ill himself and she wanted to check on him. She noticed a few representatives from other nations around watching, so she'd have to make sure she didn't baby Khan too much. As much as she worried, he still needs to look strong in front of the others. Such was the burden of leadership.

[color=crimson]"I'm glad to see you're taking care of yourself Khan. So how have the guests been so far?"[/color]

[color=a187be][i][b][center]Annabeth Gulch[/center][/b][/i][/color]


[color=a187be]"Heh, yeah, I don't blame you... Sometimes I question if it's just a good idea being under her tutelage..."[/color] Annabeth had no delusions that Satori wasn't an insane woman. Powerful and quite understanding even without her magic, but nonetheless insane. Annabeth treads carefully around her whenever she can. Especially during practice. Firing her arrow at a few targets Annabeth simply lined up shots in silence when a gargoyle came by. The gargoyle said that Aramir and her were suppose to talk to the snow elves of the frozen plains. Then Annabeth got a note and things got real heavy.

[quote][i]'The Snow Elves are being destroyed tribe by tribe by a demon army. Aramir's own tribe was wiped out a year or so ago. Make sure she doesn't have a break down or something while talking to the Snow Elf delegation.'[/i]
[right]Signed by Uicle[/right] [/quote]

Annabeth was all up for supporting her friends in the light of tragedy, but even this felt a bit heavy handed. She hardly even knew Aramir. Still, she wasn't going to use that as an excuse. If anything Aramir was going to need Annabeth more then ever. Tucking the note away she slug up her bow and looked to her shorter, bluer friend. [color=a187be]"Other snow elves! I don't see too many of them aside from you and some teachers. I'm quite interested in learning more about them."[/color] Of course Annabeth noticed Aramir's pale face. Something told her that Aramir was rather hesitant in seeing her fellow snow elves. Gulping the Eania girl tried to think of something fast. [color=a187be]"We don't need to see them right now though! Ah, that gargoyle said to meet with Auriel at the courtyard. We get to meet the Eania delegation, from my country. It'll be nice to know how things are back at home."[/color]