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As James sat by and heard the rest of the votes he simply smiled. Once Shamgar had made his speech. James no sooner stood up glass in hand and said "May I present a toast to our new Lord Regent. May he and his nephew bring about a new age and prosperity to the kingdom." James raised his glass and took a sip of his wine. After all the lords drank the celebration began and James began making small talk to the other lords.He first went over to Kenton Cragmore and simply said "Thank you for you support once we are done here I'll ride with you to your capital and I'll send word to my son Luke." James nodded as he left Kenton. James then approached Lord Barad and Heldan "Lords thank you for your support. Once I return home you will gladly get your gems. Also congratulations Heldan on being the new seeker of secrets. Perhaps we could talk later." As James left them he gave Heldan a wink and moved on. He went to the Allister "The Fox" "Lord Alister I'm glad you are kept as Keeper of Kingdoms. I should hope you will keep the peace especially with how close to civil war it is." He smiled then went back to his table thinking how Luke and James are doing.
This is an interest.
James stood up and looked at all his allies,competitors and even his enemy Roman. He gave a small smile and said "I vote for Arch Dawnbringer Shamgar Paragon." James then took a seat looking at the other lords reactions.
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.
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.
As the sword was lifted from his arms, James rose up. He stood there blinking and waited for Rollo to speak. While Rollo and his men spoke among themselves, James stood there showing no emotion. When Rollo said that his men wanted to kill James he was somewhat suprised- it isn't common for a Kreshvi to be merciful. "You are correct Lord Rollo. I would like to ask for your support in the vote for Lord Regent." James looked at the Ak-Sheh waiting to see what may happen next.
Rollo glanced back at his brother, whilst having a clearly amused look plastered on his face. The human was definitely bold, as Rollo had previously thought, so at least some credit was due. Still, it seemed that Conrad had the audacity to ask him to support him as Lord Regent in exchange for this poor excuse of a sword? No, it was clearly much more than that, not even the humans were that stupid. There was more to this offer, and Rollo would exploit this human for all his worth. Perhaps the human would be slightly useful in some odd way, it definitely couldn't hurt to probe the man further. The corners of Rollo's mouth once again curled into a subdued smile.
"So you wish to have my support to become the Lord Regent? Interesting... surely that's an ambition shared by many others in this room?" He looked once again at the blade that Ikvar had returned to him. The welling desire to impale it through Conrad's chest was a welling desire deep inside of him. Luckily for the man that was standing before him, he could keep such desires at bay, at least for the present moment. "And yet this sword... surely there is more to offer all of the Kreshvi than this flimsy piece of of steel?" With that, he dropped the sword and it skidded to a halt before Conrad's feet. Ikvar simply blinked, and Rollo retained a sincere smile.
James nodded he could care little for the sword perhaps he could give it to another house. He had his guard pick it up and return it to the box. He also sent his men away. "Well, Ak-Sheh Rollo. With your houses history of natural combat I was thinking of making you Lord Marshall and First Sword." James thought for a moment while seeing Rollo's facial expretions he then continued. "As for your people perhaps some freedom from the kingdom when things are said and done." James then looked directly into Rollo's eye and winked. He then continued to look around the room while listening to what the Ak-Sheh had to say.
"Well and good, and I suppose such an arrangement would surely please most, but, well, I tend to quite cynical, I'm afraid to say." He crossed his arms as he looked at the human on eye level. "You make such extraordinary promises, but actions are much more meaningful than words, as they say. I know little of you, and that doesn't bode well for me putting any amount of trust into you."
Afterall, Kreshva'ik'va had been under the Phoenix Throne's iron boot for nearly 700 years, and he doubted that the any human would willingly give away a rather substantial chunk of the realm for very little gain. It was true that indepenence was something that every Kreshvi wished for secretly, but oddly enough, it had never been much of a concern for Rollo himself. He had always been one to have larger ambitions.
"Is that all? Only my support, and you're willing to give me so much? I find that hard to believe." Rollo no longer wore a smile at the moment, but was now seemed indifferent. Ikvar's nose started to twitch, and even though he couldn't understand a word of the common tongue, his instincts told him that this man was better of killing than watching his brother waste his time negotiating with. He gripped the pommel of his sword. Even if he were to go against the wishes of his brother, it'd be over within an instant.
James turned his head back after a quick survey of the room. While some of the houses here are important this matter had to be attended to. "So you wish to know about myself? Very well, my family had been born raiders of the coast. It was until a small mainland lanvy came to attack. My family then turned on our masters along with other lords and slughtered his family. In thanks the Paragons award my family in running the Isles of men. While we may not have the most religious thanks or the largest army our men are fair warriors and even better sailors." James held off for a moment to see what Else the Ak-Sheh wanted.
"For now that would be it though I'd hope your people would bea great ally of our house and would prosper as the years went on never forgetting this pact So in turn your become free and in return I hope my house and your land's would ally." He then turned to Rollo's Brother seeing his hand on the swords hilt James quickly moved to the front of the brother whilst sliding out a knife from his pocket and pointed it against the man's heart. He slide around the man and looked at Rollo and said "He had his hand ready to attack in my experiences best not to leave things to chance." James waited to see how Rollo would react.
Human were certainly more dull-witted than he originally, it made him chuckle. He supposed that stupid and brave were two sides of the same coin when it came to James Conrad, and it truly took a man with a large set of balls to stare down Ikvar who was nearly 7 feet tall and 400 pounds of pure muscle, compared to Rollo who wasn't even six feet tall. "You must forgive Ikvar, Lord Conrad, he's easily excitable." The words he spoke was more for Conrad's sake. He had personally witnessed Ikvar rip men apart with his bare hands, and the damage he was capable of doing with his massive sword, well, it's sometimes better to not go into such grisly details. As for Ikvar himself, he wasn't the least bit fazed by the dagger that was now pointed towards his heart. He simply looked over to Rollo, waiting for him to give him the final order to kill the man. Rollo knew that his brother would leave nothing recognizable behind once he was finished with Conrad.
"But... I wonder if Dawnbringer Shamgar Paragon will leave anything to chance once you attack a member of the Kreshvi delegation? From what I can see, my brother is simply resting his hand on his sword." With that, he gave Ikvar a look. It was a look that they both knew quite well, for it meant that there would be no killing. Ikvar lifted his hand from his sword in response. "Also, I suggest you put that dagger away. Elsewise, my brother might feel the urge it take it from you... and Ikvar is hardly delicate. He might even take a few fingers with it." Rollo laughed a little at his own joke.
While holding the knife of the tall and musclar man he looked at the facial exprssions and any moments he could notice and maybe catch on for future reference. James gave a small chuckle at Rollo's joke then sheathed his dagger. "Apoligies Ak-Sheh, Just as I had said Better to be careful then dead." He then moved around the brother infront of Rollo and stuck out his hand "So is it a deal or would you like something else?" James stood there keeping an eye on Rollo's tall brother.
"It's certainly a prospect to ponder upon. Should you become Lord Regent, we can iron out much more of the details in private. Ikvar is just so protective of his younger brother, is all." If Rollo wasn't Ak-Sheh, and if Ikvar could understand the gibberish that was the common tongue, Rollo did not doubt that he would have attempted to kill him after that comment. "But, I suppose that is all for now. Thank you for bringing your candidacy to my attention." He gave Lord Conrad a Kreshvi salute and proceeded to grin at his brother Ikvar, who was obviously confused at what exactly transpired.
James nodded and walked away hoping he had gained Ak-Sheh Rollo's support he moved on to the next house. After taking a good look around he went to his old friend Lord Flint Whiteshorn. He waved his hand and a guard came with a wooden crate. He walked up to Flint and said "Hello, old friend I bring you a gift." He turned and opened the wooden crate and inside were letters and notes from his daughter. He then said "She asked me to give them to you I didn't read any so do not fear. I did however come to talk." Jame stood there looking into Flint's eyes waiting for a response
Rollo glanced back at his brother, whilst having a clearly amused look plastered on his face. The human was definitely bold, as Rollo had previously thought, so at least some credit was due. Still, it seemed that Conrad had the audacity to ask him to support him as Lord Regent in exchange for this poor excuse of a sword? No, it was clearly much more than that, not even the humans were that stupid. There was more to this offer, and Rollo would exploit this human for all his worth. Perhaps the human would be slightly useful in some odd way, it definitely couldn't hurt to probe the man further. The corners of Rollo's mouth once again curled into a subdued smile.
"So you wish to have my support to become the Lord Regent? Interesting... surely that's an ambition shared by many others in this room?" He looked once again at the blade that Ikvar had returned to him. The welling desire to impale it through Conrad's chest was a welling desire deep inside of him. Luckily for the man that was standing before him, he could keep such desires at bay, at least for the present moment. "And yet this sword... surely there is more to offer all of the Kreshvi than this flimsy piece of of steel?" With that, he dropped the sword and it skidded to a halt before Conrad's feet. Ikvar simply blinked, and Rollo retained a sincere smile.
James nodded he could care little for the sword perhaps he could give it to another house. He had his guard pick it up and return it to the box. He also sent his men away. "Well, Ak-Sheh Rollo. With your houses history of natural combat I was thinking of making you Lord Marshall and First Sword." James thought for a moment while seeing Rollo's facial expretions he then continued. "As for your people perhaps some freedom from the kingdom when things are said and done." James then looked directly into Rollo's eye and winked. He then continued to look around the room while listening to what the Ak-Sheh had to say.
"Well and good, and I suppose such an arrangement would surely please most, but, well, I tend to quite cynical, I'm afraid to say." He crossed his arms as he looked at the human on eye level. "You make such extraordinary promises, but actions are much more meaningful than words, as they say. I know little of you, and that doesn't bode well for me putting any amount of trust into you."
Afterall, Kreshva'ik'va had been under the Phoenix Throne's iron boot for nearly 700 years, and he doubted that the any human would willingly give away a rather substantial chunk of the realm for very little gain. It was true that indepenence was something that every Kreshvi wished for secretly, but oddly enough, it had never been much of a concern for Rollo himself. He had always been one to have larger ambitions.
"Is that all? Only my support, and you're willing to give me so much? I find that hard to believe." Rollo no longer wore a smile at the moment, but was now seemed indifferent. Ikvar's nose started to twitch, and even though he couldn't understand a word of the common tongue, his instincts told him that this man was better of killing than watching his brother waste his time negotiating with. He gripped the pommel of his sword. Even if he were to go against the wishes of his brother, it'd be over within an instant.
James turned his head back after a quick survey of the room. While some of the houses here are important this matter had to be attended to. "So you wish to know about myself? Very well, my family had been born raiders of the coast. It was until a small mainland lanvy came to attack. My family then turned on our masters along with other lords and slughtered his family. In thanks the Paragons award my family in running the Isles of men. While we may not have the most religious thanks or the largest army our men are fair warriors and even better sailors." James held off for a moment to see what Else the Ak-Sheh wanted.
"For now that would be it though I'd hope your people would bea great ally of our house and would prosper as the years went on never forgetting this pact So in turn your become free and in return I hope my house and your land's would ally." He then turned to Rollo's Brother seeing his hand on the swords hilt James quickly moved to the front of the brother whilst sliding out a knife from his pocket and pointed it against the man's heart. He slide around the man and looked at Rollo and said "He had his hand ready to attack in my experiences best not to leave things to chance." James waited to see how Rollo would react.
Human were certainly more dull-witted than he originally, it made him chuckle. He supposed that stupid and brave were two sides of the same coin when it came to James Conrad, and it truly took a man with a large set of balls to stare down Ikvar who was nearly 7 feet tall and 400 pounds of pure muscle, compared to Rollo who wasn't even six feet tall. "You must forgive Ikvar, Lord Conrad, he's easily excitable." The words he spoke was more for Conrad's sake. He had personally witnessed Ikvar rip men apart with his bare hands, and the damage he was capable of doing with his massive sword, well, it's sometimes better to not go into such grisly details. As for Ikvar himself, he wasn't the least bit fazed by the dagger that was now pointed towards his heart. He simply looked over to Rollo, waiting for him to give him the final order to kill the man. Rollo knew that his brother would leave nothing recognizable behind once he was finished with Conrad.
"But... I wonder if Dawnbringer Shamgar Paragon will leave anything to chance once you attack a member of the Kreshvi delegation? From what I can see, my brother is simply resting his hand on his sword." With that, he gave Ikvar a look. It was a look that they both knew quite well, for it meant that there would be no killing. Ikvar lifted his hand from his sword in response. "Also, I suggest you put that dagger away. Elsewise, my brother might feel the urge it take it from you... and Ikvar is hardly delicate. He might even take a few fingers with it." Rollo laughed a little at his own joke.
While holding the knife of the tall and musclar man he looked at the facial exprssions and any moments he could notice and maybe catch on for future reference. James gave a small chuckle at Rollo's joke then sheathed his dagger. "Apoligies Ak-Sheh, Just as I had said Better to be careful then dead." He then moved around the brother infront of Rollo and stuck out his hand "So is it a deal or would you like something else?" James stood there keeping an eye on Rollo's tall brother.
"It's certainly a prospect to ponder upon. Should you become Lord Regent, we can iron out much more of the details in private. Ikvar is just so protective of his younger brother, is all." If Rollo wasn't Ak-Sheh, and if Ikvar could understand the gibberish that was the common tongue, Rollo did not doubt that he would have attempted to kill him after that comment. "But, I suppose that is all for now. Thank you for bringing your candidacy to my attention." He gave Lord Conrad a Kreshvi salute and proceeded to grin at his brother Ikvar, who was obviously confused at what exactly transpired.
James nodded and walked away hoping he had gained Ak-Sheh Rollo's support he moved on to the next house. After taking a good look around he went to his old friend Lord Flint Whiteshorn. He waved his hand and a guard came with a wooden crate. He walked up to Flint and said "Hello, old friend I bring you a gift." He turned and opened the wooden crate and inside were letters and notes from his daughter. He then said "She asked me to give them to you I didn't read any so do not fear. I did however come to talk." Jame stood there looking into Flint's eyes waiting for a response
After James finished his small talk with Prince Arron he excused himself to talk with the Kreshvi. He walked over with only his mage and a guard carrying a wooden box. He gave a small bow while his guard and mage kneeled down. James then stood up and said "Greeting great Ak-Sheh Rollo, I am King James Conrad the first of the Isles welcome to skyhaven." James then turn around and opened his wooden box. He took out a Longsword the longsword is very shiny and sharp almost untouched it has jewels in it's hilt and is perfect for a lord. James then turned around and said "Ak-Sheh Rollo a gift from me and the merchants of the southern islands. This longsword is made from the best blacksmith of the merchant lands and is now yours." He then bends onto one knee and offers it waiting to see what Ak-Sheh Rollo will do with it. This good either be a beginning of a friendship or his fatal end.
Meanwhile
Laurel Conrad looked over the vast ocean, see stood a top of the castle viewing her homeland with longing eyes. When was the last time she had visited? It has seemed like so long now.Luke walked to Laurel's Handmaiden in the courtyard who who had been looking after Mena, Zach and Harper playing a game. He sat next to her and asked where Laurel was and his guess was correct in the tower overlooking the sea longing for her home no doubt."You know not to disturb me here" Laurel muttered formally, turning to find her husband was the one to approach her. "I am sorry my love.. i did not know it was you that had come to accompany me." She said as formally and softly as she always talked. She turned back to the main land once again."It is fine my love." Luke said warmly but then frowned. "My love I know you wish to return home and should my father be granted the fame of become Lord Regent we'll be able to go visit him and your father." Luke smiled."Really?" Laurel span on her heel once again. A glint was in her eye is she smiled softly "I would love to show you the elephants, they are like walking carriages ten feet high and nigh indestructible" Her voice sounded happier already. She then looked to her husband "It is not that I don't like it here, I hope you don't feel that is what i mean. It is just, nothing can compare to my homeland"Luke smiled seeing his love being happy always brought joy to him he then continued "Even if he doesn't after he returns here to take hold of the kingdom again I'll gladly escort you to see your father maybe the children will want to come too." He nodded thinking how lucky he is to have her at his side."That would be wonderful, i am sure my father would be happy to arrange something with you" Laurel sighed, thinking about a separate subject "I hope the meeting goes well.. we need a leader in these times... and they are only getting darker.... I feel safer on this island right now then back home... despite missing it."Luke nods in agreement, he then pulls out a green gem Necklace and puts it on her. "This is one of the safest places in all of Elyren however should something terrible happen you can always takes the children to our allies in the south. They are old friends."Laurel smiled softly "Lets hope that day never comes" She mutters gently, kissing Luke then returning back to the wall she had been leaning on, continuing to look out over the sea. Waiting for what will happen in the future.Luke then came and put her arm around her as they stood looking at the sunset over the sea.
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Laurel Conrad looked over the vast ocean, see stood a top of the castle viewing her homeland with longing eyes. When was the last time she had visited? It has seemed like so long now.Luke walked to Laurel's Handmaiden in the courtyard who who had been looking after Mena, Zach and Harper playing a game. He sat next to her and asked where Laurel was and his guess was correct in the tower overlooking the sea longing for her home no doubt."You know not to disturb me here" Laurel muttered formally, turning to find her husband was the one to approach her. "I am sorry my love.. i did not know it was you that had come to accompany me." She said as formally and softly as she always talked. She turned back to the main land once again."It is fine my love." Luke said warmly but then frowned. "My love I know you wish to return home and should my father be granted the fame of become Lord Regent we'll be able to go visit him and your father." Luke smiled."Really?" Laurel span on her heel once again. A glint was in her eye is she smiled softly "I would love to show you the elephants, they are like walking carriages ten feet high and nigh indestructible" Her voice sounded happier already. She then looked to her husband "It is not that I don't like it here, I hope you don't feel that is what i mean. It is just, nothing can compare to my homeland"Luke smiled seeing his love being happy always brought joy to him he then continued "Even if he doesn't after he returns here to take hold of the kingdom again I'll gladly escort you to see your father maybe the children will want to come too." He nodded thinking how lucky he is to have her at his side."That would be wonderful, i am sure my father would be happy to arrange something with you" Laurel sighed, thinking about a separate subject "I hope the meeting goes well.. we need a leader in these times... and they are only getting darker.... I feel safer on this island right now then back home... despite missing it."Luke nods in agreement, he then pulls out a green gem Necklace and puts it on her. "This is one of the safest places in all of Elyren however should something terrible happen you can always takes the children to our allies in the south. They are old friends."Laurel smiled softly "Lets hope that day never comes" She mutters gently, kissing Luke then returning back to the wall she had been leaning on, continuing to look out over the sea. Waiting for what will happen in the future.Luke then came and put her arm around her as they stood looking at the sunset over the sea.
After the dawnbringer had finished talking he stood up and had 15 of his guards patrol around but more are less take a break and enjoy the city. He sent 2 of his guards to go watch over his room that he'll be staying at. He then turned and could easily see Prince Arron who was head his way dressed in full armor with his somewhat shaggy hair. He had heard Arron was unlike the others of his family who loved to see the world and all it had to offer. The prince said "A pleasure to see you, Lord Conrad!" giving him a swift pat on the back and continuing to say "Your son enjoys Talonspire, I hear." James nodded and replied "Well my son always had an interest in the administrative side of running a kingdom. So I should hope he enjoys the Master of Coins land." He chuckled a bit then waved a guard over with the wooden box. James took the box and opened it in side was what seemed like a potion of some kind and a note he took it out and hand the box back to the guard. "With you loving to see the this note will allow you entrance to the Southern Isles. As for the potion it it said to granted the man or women who drinks it a great boost to there appearance. Though you may not need it your father may when he comes out to the capital. Speaking of which where is your father?" James stood there looking confused a bit as to why House Sovanid would send his heir rather then accompany himself.
James thought while riding to the capital with some 50 guards. His most elite band earned them the name Shark Teeth for there strength and power. He knew that this meeting will be interesting. He'd be able to talk with his in laws and see how there affairs are going. While he more then likely won't become Lord Regent he was almost positive to keep his title as admiral. He did however have some plans he wished to discuss with the Dawnbringer. After a 2 hours he arrived and while at first the royal landers looked at him and his men with distaste they still were intrigued. James then stood still with his horse for a moment and said "People Skyhaven, though you may look on me as a heretic. I do hope you will be pleased with my gifts. You may do whatever you wish to them." He then said to his guard captain "Show them what I mean." Then the guards reached into there satchels and tossed out little red rubies to the merchants. They did not seem impressed while rubies are interesting those that small of size wouldn't be worth anything. As they moved up the the richer district the switched to blue rubies. The Royal lords cared little for them. As they arrived to the gate before the palace he called up a man in a brown cloak. He nodded and took out what looked to be a stick. He waved it around twice the gave it two flicks and all the red rubies turned into pure white doves and all the merchants looked impressed. Then almost simultaneously the blue rubies rose into the air and shot up and turned into bright balls of fire they were colorful the Royal Land lords applauded and little did they see in front of them were small baby rabbits. James turned back and said "Don't forget what House Conrad can do with help from it's Southern Isle Brothers."
He then stepped off his horse as did his men some of his guards grabbed wooden boxes and held them while walking in.. The Royal Landers took there horses to the stables. 25 of his Teeth went with them the other 25 followed James into the palace. He then took a seat with his guard waiting for the arrival of all the lords of the land. Waiting to perhaps give a good shot at becoming Lord Regent.
He then stepped off his horse as did his men some of his guards grabbed wooden boxes and held them while walking in.. The Royal Landers took there horses to the stables. 25 of his Teeth went with them the other 25 followed James into the palace. He then took a seat with his guard waiting for the arrival of all the lords of the land. Waiting to perhaps give a good shot at becoming Lord Regent.
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