[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/f15t37U_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium[/img] [Color=darkgray][b]Time:[/b][/color] Evening [Color=darkgray][b]Location:[/b][/color] Governor's Meeting Chambers, Avian City [Color=darkgray][b]Interactions:[/b][/color] Governor Talasi Brightfeather, Avian Skyguard commanding officers, other government officials and honored guests [Color=darkgray][b]Mentions:[/b][/color] [hider=Equipment:] Cloth armor reinforced with mithral (armor in the picture) [url=https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/mediawiki/images/c/c7/Dragoon.png]Sin of the Father[/url] is a spear crafted from the wyvern’s tail that killed Augus’ father. The spear has a Return and Shift enchantment that allows it to become a [url=https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/045d7e86-d820-4cd6-8a8b-453d695fa665/d8270js-0ea958e6-706e-4b12-9e22-1a95a3fed48b.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcLzA0NWQ3ZTg2LWQ4MjAtNGNkNi04YThiLTQ1M2Q2OTVmYTY2NVwvZDgyNzBqcy0wZWE5NThlNi03MDZlLTRiMTItOWUyMi0xYTk1YTNmZWQ0OGIuanBnIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmZpbGUuZG93bmxvYWQiXX0.T0pdrGs4PP1nm24s7AZFfI68zBPSx5aoUcslTK8XYQg]sword[/url] 2000 amas[/hider][/center][hr] Word of the alliance between Roshmi City and Malthemoor had been all but rumor and speculation since the early hours of Juume 21st. Mention of the war had all been whispers before, but the idea of King Kasai forming a military alliance with the Twin-headed Dragons made the war the talk of the city. Some doubted Roshmi King being so cowardly, while others felt it made perfect sense. Augus Maximus III, simply waited, contemplating official chambers about what he himself might do. Official news of the alliance arrived with the evening. And now a decision had to be made. Governor Talasi Brightfeather called for the meeting, and so Augus III accompanied by his oldest son, Augus IV attended. If his son was meant to succeed him, Augus III would make sure the young man was familiar with the affairs he might partake in within his future. He had thought of bringing his daughter, but Lyrah had little interest in these matters, or so he thought. The highest level officials were standing within the open chamber around a large round stone table with nowhere near enough space for all the attendees. Augus III stood directly across the governor with a rather pensive expression on his face, juxtaposing the soft curious face of his son standing a step behind his right wing. [color=linen]“Good evening Avians. We gather here in this chamber to discuss our next action concerning King Kasai’s decision to ally himself with the Malthemoor Kingdom. His decision puts us in a rather tough place, especially due to our close political, cultural, and geographical relationship. Unlike King Kasai, I cannot simply make a decision without considering the will of my people and those that represent them, and so here we are, gathered here to make a decision for every citizen of Avian City. Commander of the Skyguard, General Maximus, you may speak. I can sense your eagerness.”[/color] To which he nodded to his governor. [color=darkgray]“Good evening. I will not hold my tongue on this matter. King Kasai is and always has been weak among the three Demi-human lords. In the matter of one day, he tossed away whatever relationship or trust we’ve had to the wayside. There was no consulting or preparing us for this disgusting alliance. To ally himself with those monsters after they publicly executed his firstborn… How does anyone expect us to stand beside such garbage? And if we cannot stand beside Roshmi, we must stand against them! My Skyguard is ready to defend our city and provide aid to our true allies.”[/color] [color=peru]“Stand against Roshmi?! They’re our primary means of trade! Our entire economy depends on them! Sure, we can rely on the Aquarian Kingdom, but they lack the resources we need. And who’s to say they haven’t sided with the Dark Elves or Roshmi?”[/color] An older black-bearded Avian with black spotted gray wings spoke up. A woman with short dark hair cleared her throat to indicate she would speak next. She was [color=royalblue]Mistress Talonis[/color]. [color=royalblue]“The Aquarian Kingdom may be stuck up and narrow-minded, but those people are too proud to go along with King Kasai’s madness. They are likely gathered just as we are.”[/color] There were a few snickers in the audience at the idea of such a thing happening in a coregency. [color=royalblue]“Not exactly like this, but I do believe they are looking at Roshmi under a harsher lighting than they already have. Worst case, they keep to themselves and openly trade with both sides.”[/color] She concluded. [color=darkorange]“If this is really happening, we need to halt all civilian travel to our city by Amora.”[/color] A blond curly-haired young man, [color=darkorange]Master Cain[/color] stated. [color=darkgray]“That can be done.”[/color] Augus III answered swiftly, but noticed the man, [color=peru]Master Haytham[/color], concerned with commerce looking his way with a frown. [color=peru]“I don’t believe we have made a decision yet.”[/color] [color=darkgray]“This will not be permanent. The Sun Elf Kingdom will want to see Roshmi City under the control of its allies as quickly as possible. The city is not only positioned far from their Dark Elf allies, but if my intel is accurate, King Kasai will be dealing with civil unrest from his people. If trade is what you’re worried about, Roshmi will not be in a state to provide it regardless. If we are so worried about commerce, we do not need to look too far beyond Roshmi. Myriamor is another option.”[/color] [color=linen]“You believe Myriamor will aid our people? We have not established proper trade with them since the establishment of the Demi-human Council of Lords.”[/color] [color=royalblue]“True governor, but with one bridge burned, we must form others in its place. Tradition is important, yes, but it is not being honored by all parties.”[/color] [color=linen]“And what of the people of Roshmi. [i]If[/i] this intelligence is accurate, the citizens will be fighting against Roshmi’s guard force. Closing the Amora port might do more harm to refugees than good for our people.”[/color] [color=silver]“We must not leave the commercial transport open, governor. Master Cain, Mistress Talonis, the four mayors, and myself may be able to establish a way to get refugees out of Roshmi to appropriate living quarters here, but it cannot be within its city limits. A company of Skyguard will provide security for these emergency transports. The rest of my Skyguard will then be tasked with defending our city and providing air support to the resistance within Roshmi City. If we can dethrone the coward, we can reclaim Roshmi.”[/color] [Color=peru]“And commerce with Roshmi.”[/color] [color=linen]“So are all representatives content with what we have discussed? Including those who have chosen to remain silent?”[/color] Talasi Brightfeather looked amongst all who had a position at the table. [color=linen]“Good. I have heard all of your statements and we all seem to have come to a similar conclusion. You all are the few that represent the many of our city and I instill great trust in you all. I will establish contact with the lords of the Aquarian Kingdom, Myriamor, the Sun Elf Kingdom, Ironhold, and River Fairy Kingdom to state our position in standing against Roshmi. Against the Dark Elves. Representatives, you know what you must do. General Maximus, we are placing much faith in the Skyguard to defend our people, and safeguard those in need. We soar high above expectations as we always have and as we always will.”[/color] Her eyes scanned all of their faces, even that of young Augus IV. [color=linen]“For flight is in our nature!”[/color] [h3]“FLIGHT IS IN OUR NATURE!”[/h3] -- After the meeting concluded, Augus and his son took flight to travel home to have dinner with the rest of their family. [color=skyblue]"You'll be busier."[/color] Augus IV stated, but only to hear his father confirm. [color=darkgray]"We all will. I'll need you to be there for our family. You not only carry my name, you are my legacy. Remember this."[/color]