Hakeem L19 XP 2404+322,896=325,300/355,000
Sandor Lvl 9 XP 2400+54,370=56,770/64,000
+Laurana, Anna Bronze
Minars Rapak & Ernsorn Blue agree Hakeem shall be Regent, to be followed by Hassan & Eratha Bronze as King & Queen of Restored Nerath.
Laurana finally melts.
7:00am 2017-8-09 Smon Has entered the room
7:00am 2017-8-09 sandor sunneson Has entered the room
7:01am 2017-8-09 chris107 Has entered the room
sandor sunneson: Morning Simon
Smon: Hakeem plan http://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=70130&p=1865241#p1865227
Smon: Morning Fergus
chris107: Good morning again, gentlemen
chris107: I've been up a long time formulating a plan that I hope would be acceptable and beneficial to all
chris107: Also, providing Bronze will marry Cor and legitamise the girl it don't matter too much...I hope
sandor sunneson: Assuming the unborn is a child? Lets hope you don't end up like James V of Scots, although he was adament the unborn would be a boy
chris107: Unless Sandor has a better plan?
sandor sunneson: I'm just saying if it's a boy, we don't want Hakeem to die of a broken heart
Smon: GM: Suggest we say that after the feast Hakeem spends the night coming up with his plan by next morning.
chris107: [img]http://i.imgur.com/dDc3tbj.jpg[/img]
chris107: oops
Smon: Older child is a girl, 2 years old, Eratha.
Smon: Then boy, under 1, Llanus.
chris107: It doesn't matter as there is a girl and a boy Fergus. The girl just need to be legitamised assuming she is not the child of Namelin.
Smon: They are Namelin's as far as anyone knows.
chris107: Even better
chris107: And Hassan prefers the older woman..
sandor sunneson: Should just make the boy the next incumbent anyway, like they did in medieval Europe, too complicated having a female ruler,
Smon: LOL
Smon: 2 year gap shouldn't be a big problem later.
chris107: Fergus! NO!
Smon:
chris107: That is not the plan!
sandor sunneson: teasing Christopher, saying that is how it worked with the Stuarts and Tudors
chris107: Don't want complicated succession rights issues.
chris107: And it turned out well for them
sandor sunneson: Sandor is glad to be visiting such a tolerant society
Smon: The general idea of a unified empire under Hassan Son of Hakeem & Eratha Bronze certainly sounds feasible and gives the Nerathi the necessary stake.
chris107: I can't be doing with another sleepless night trying to find ways of resolving all this.
sandor sunneson: Would be nice to kill that druid dude too
chris107: Please, no killings. Just yet at any rate.
chris107: Hassan also symbloises the Altani
sandor sunneson: I know, Sandor wasn't impressed by his general attitude
Smon: GM: After a subdued feast and a sleepless night for Hakeem, you breakfast that morning in the guest chambers.
chris107: (Nor was Hakeem, but he has learned a little wisdom in these matters)
sandor sunneson: But walking up in a room with Anna and Laurana makes Sandor a happy barb
chris107:
Smon: Dyson is off touring the city, inspecting the damage wrought by 240 years of gnoll occupation.
chris107: Dyson's support will be priceless in this issue
sandor sunneson: Good morning Ladies, such a lovely sight to wake up too !
sandor sunneson: totally
chris107: He was there at the beggining of it all.
Smon: Laurana seems a lot more relaxed and happy since Hakeem had his little talk with her. "Good morning Sandor!"
sandor sunneson: What a lovely sight, a happy Laurana, wonder if anyone was watching us behind the grid last night lol
Smon: Anna Bronze by contrast is clearly worried. She glances over at the wolf cloak hanging on the wall, then speaks in a low voice. "You slept little last night Lord Hakeem... "
Smon: Laurana raises an arch eyebrow at Sandor and grins. "They'd see nothing but wolf-hide. Poor them."
chris107: "There is much to think about Lady Bronze. listen to my words and think upon them. Much will rest upon the outcome." He hurridly whispers the gist.
sandor sunneson: A nice pleasant odor for their nostrils,
chris107: again whispered "We can not have the snake woman as emporess, the people would not wear it and Set would have the power he craves by the back door."
sandor sunneson: Sandor nods in agreement
Smon: Anna listens to the plan to marry Hassan Greywolf & Eratha Bronze. "It is a very good plan my lord... for the future. But for now, and for when the Black Sun fall and your son is not yet of age... may I make a suggestion my lord?"
chris107: "I value your wisdom. Please do."
Smon: "There is only one man both Altani and Nerathi will accept as Regent, until such time as Hassan and Eratha may ascend to rule..."
chris107: Hakeem's heart sinks. He thinks he knows where this is going
Smon: Anna gives Hakeem a meaningful look.
chris107: Whispered "I never looked for this Anna. But if this is what it will take, I will do it."
Smon: Anna sees Hakeem's troubled look. "...The Ghinarians too, and the Amazons. I know that rulership is a heavy burden my lord, but he that does not seek it, is often best suited to rule."
chris107: And with that, Hakeems dreams of Dragon Hunting and Dungeon Delving are sealed away.
chris107: He shakes his great shaggy head and accepts that this is the burden he will bear for the good of all.
Smon: Laurana glances to the wolf cloak, leans in at the table and whispers too. "I agree... But until your Greywolf arrive, Brother, we are in danger here."
chris107: "Yes, timing will be all in this endevour."
chris107: "I'd also like to see Laara's opinion on Holli." All whispered of course
sandor sunneson: Sandor whispers, they don't know how lucky they are, they would not stand a chance against the BS if they had no allies
Smon: Anna nods. "We need the Seawolf, they are the largest of the Altanian clans."
chris107: "We do, we must stand together."
Smon: Anna: "Minars Rappak thinks he defeated the Black Sun when he killed Prince Doomfire, that that gives him the right to rule."
chris107: "To buy us time I suggest we ask mighty Minars to regail us with that story?"
chris107: "Again."
sandor sunneson: Doubtfire, sorry Doomfire, thought what an odd name for a Prince, more a name for a nanny that.
Smon: Laurana: "It was my brother and his friends who defeated the Black Sun, when they closed the Gate!"
sandor sunneson: How long does it take to regail a story?
chris107: "But we must not cause division, we need to lead all towards the best solution for the future."
chris107: "We barbarians love to brag about our victories sandor, it will fill a morning at least."
sandor sunneson: With the war looming, there may be casualties anyway, nobody knows who will survive and who will end up as compost
chris107: "Then let us hope Minar's survives, he is a fine warrior."
Smon: Anna shrugs at that. "In war, there are always casualties..."
sandor sunneson: They can have plans, but if the druid or king die in battle, then they may have to be amended
chris107: "Let us hope that I can kill Kainos and no further bloodshed will be needed."
chris107: Hakeem looks sadly at the floor.
Smon: GM: The wedding is set for sunset, once the other clans have arrived.
chris107: "I am here to build, not to hope for the death of important allies."
Smon: Anna: "Of course my lord. I meant no offence."
chris107: "Petty squabbles must be put aside for the future of us all."
sandor sunneson: There is only so much you can do Hakeem. They are making plans like there are no obstacles in the way.
sandor sunneson: Nods
chris107: "We have a chance to build something great here. A chance to build something good."
sandor sunneson: Shame they are too blind to see the hurdles they have to overcome
chris107: "Then we must make them see. Not hope for a dagger out of the dark."
chris107: "It is not the easy way, I know. But it is the only way to build a lasting peace between our peoples."
Smon: Anna: "My brother Namelin... I think he will be satisfied to rule part of the new empire. Knowing that his blood will rule it all."
chris107: (Hakeem wishes Laara was here, her wisdom is much missed.)
Smon: She should be here this afternoon. Can skip ahead now?
sandor sunneson: Totally, anyway, always good to have a wedding, I've got a feeling it's going to kick off tonight. We need to stay alert
chris107: There will hopefully not be a wedding!
sandor sunneson: yes
sandor sunneson: true\
chris107: And I'm good with that Simon
Smon: GM: You lunch with Chief Minars, his bride is now in seclusion ahead of the wedding tonight.
Smon: Minars: "Holli is to be dressed in a white wedding gown of finest Nerathi silk, veiled as is their custom..."
chris107: Hakeem makes pleasent small talk.
chris107: Asking for details of the epic fight.
sandor sunneson: Sandor will pour Laurana a glass of the finest local chablis
Smon: The Seawolf Psychic Defender Valyara Rappak, daughter of Minars & Lana, is among those present.
Smon: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PA4rgGRejXzrql3-ccJKrrLJoPwu_HLikxhpUy_3CdATIB6yg8SpJrAKyJtoJJZWf18ZlQ0ApXeXmjFePJda5SMMWX4vNHTES2xYopQ4QmyAB8NkrpSaf5a-YP6MC01uDVW_InX4_Kk/s320/DavidTerciasBarbarianQueen.jpg
chris107: "I don't understand dresses Minars, but I'd love to hear how you chopped down that Prince!"
Smon: She looks slightly older than Holli.
chris107: Great picture
sandor sunneson: nice tatts
chris107:
Smon: Laurana drinks the wine, looted from the wagon train of Prince Thulseus Doomfire. "Very nice... a little snaky, perhaps."
chris107: hehe
sandor sunneson: Comes with a bite then
Smon: Neither Lana Rapak nor Valyara Rapak seem ecstatic about Minars taking a new bride.
chris107:
chris107: Good
chris107: (Is Minar's a Sword Knight of Bondorr by the way?)
Smon: Minars nods enthusiastically at Hakeem, and regales the hall with the much-told tale of how he fought his way onto the battlements of Nera, killing many, until he faced the Evil High Priest Thulseus.
Smon: How Thulseus tried to enspell him with his serpent gaze...
chris107: Hakeem nods enthusiasticaly
sandor sunneson: link for Thulseus?
chris107: hanging on every word
sandor sunneson: OOC-if not, no worries
chris107: (Thulsius Doomfire - Thulsa Doom?)
Smon: How Minars raised his mighty Axe and cleft the fiend's head from his shoulders in one mighty swing.
Smon: (yeah)
sandor sunneson: Evil High Priest Thulseus
chris107: (nice, with the Set angle too )
sandor sunneson: Gosh, can you give us a demonstration on some fruit, a water melon or coconut for example?
Smon: Minars is not a Sword Knight, he trusts in his mighty 8' great axe.
chris107: Hakeem cheers at Minar's victory.
sandor sunneson: Yes I know, a coconut is not a fruit
Smon: Sandor can make a CHA+Prof check
sandor sunneson: Sandor will stand up and shout, go Minars, off with his head!
chris107: "Your victory over the Doomfire will go down in legend, Minars. A great blow agin the Black Sun!"
sandor sunneson rolls 1d20 and gets: 2,
Smon: Minars seems unimpressed by Sandor's accounts of fruit.
chris107: Don't think you made a chum there Sandor
sandor sunneson: ah well, maybe not, he'll continue feasting
chris107: "What were the defences like here?"
Smon: Minars: "I shall show you when we fight the Black Sun together. Much better on a man."
sandor sunneson: Sandor will give him the thumbs up
chris107: Hakeem agrees heartily with this.
chris107: "For fight them together we will! United as one!"
Smon: "Defences? The gnolls had left the place in ruin. The Nerathi had done a little to repair the walls, but trusted in the strength of their undead legions. When you closed the Gate, many of their Zombies collapsed. The Dread Warriors of Cormarrin's 300 went mad, some turning against the living..."
chris107: Hakeem encourages more of this stuff, buying the time he needs.
Smon: "I saw that it was the time to strike - and strike we did! A great slaughter. None escaped."
chris107: "Grand!"
Smon: Ernsorn: "There was tough fighting at the Breach - the Nerathi soldiers are not cowards, and died well. There were Harans among the slain." He nods to Anna Bronze.
Smon: Anna: "Yes... the Black Sun required a levy."
chris107: "And that is why we must destroy the Black Sun and unite our peolple."
Smon: There is much cheering at that.
chris107: "Put anend to thousand s of years of hatred in a common cause."
Smon: A little before 3pm word comes that the Greywolf are at the gate.
chris107: Phew!
sandor sunneson: Finally
Smon: Lunch breaks up - Minars greets Kaag, War Chief of the Greywolf, before retiring to prepare himself for the Wedding at 6pm.
chris107: Hakeem greets his family warmly but is looking for Laara.
Smon: Hakeem & co meet Kaag, Laara, Hakeem's mother Gnubis, Hakeem's crazy-wise aunt Nefeti and the Greywolf host in the town square.
Smon: Laara https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHo7ecSnQP1t7UDjsLG-Om5YE4CtqdssW3JURRjg3fYvuXkX4ExCP9K9Rs2WEjOGGvcW6T-rUH-WZKPFUrUElgfagMXclFptWxc-cXovxW2EntoMcyPcuSRpB5AlK_SqKNYlfxZ5kOxM/s400/Laara.jpg
Smon: The brave young Psychic Defender, destroyer of the Black Sun gate and thus the undead legions of Neo-Nerath.
sandor sunneson: Very scantily clad
chris107: and Nefeti if she is with them
Smon: She is quiet amidst the rowdy celebration, the Greywolf cheering Hakeem lustily.
Smon: Younger Altani of both sexes generally just wear loincloths.
chris107: Whispered "Laara, we must speak."
Smon: It's warm enough out.
chris107:
Smon: Laara nods to Hakeem. "Yes my lord."
chris107: A tradition to be much encouraged I'd say?
Smon: Gnubis beams proudly at her son.
Smon: Kaag's arm around her waist, they seem to still be getting on well.
chris107: He takes her to one side and hurridly whispers of Minar's plans to wed the Doomfire girl and his suspicions.
Smon: Laara nods. "I know Holli, I have 'read' her..."
Smon: (ESP)
chris107: (Seeing Gnubis and Kaag happy reassures Hakeem that he won't have to chop the fat oaf's head off any time soon )
chris107: "And what do you see?"
Smon: (Kaag's an oaf but he knows which side his bread is buttered on!)
chris107: ( )
chris107: (He has learned Wisdom)
Smon: "Holli... She suffered at her father's hands, though his full cruelty went elsewhere. Her.. her mother's good overcame her father's evil, I would say. She is a poor innocent thing, much abused by this world."
chris107: "Then all we need to do is convince Minar's that it's okay to marry her but that he must not press on with his imperial designs. Great!"
Smon: "Minars... I think Minars sees something in her that he wishes to possess. Some better fragment of his own nature. In a way, he does love her."
Smon: Laara nods.
chris107: "Who do you think will be best suited to come with me for this task? I can not embarrass the man or his bride at their wedding. This must be done before the ceremony."
Smon: "Minars' heart was wounded when he found his wife Lana and daughter Valyara in bed with one of his best warriors, a man he had trusted. If we were not Altani, he would have slain the women."
chris107: (Who's PC was that, Simon? I remember the character)
Smon: Eardvulf.
sandor sunneson: (Rey??)
Smon: Hard Wolf
chris107: (I would suggest that this is an Altani on Altani thing, Anna Bronze has agreed in principle.)
Smon: Laara looks uncertain. "I don't know, Hakeem... I think perhaps you should meet with Minars alone. Without Ernsorn."
chris107: (Minar's pride must be upheld at all costs)
chris107: "Very well, can you get Ernson away on a spiritual matter while I try talking with him?"
chris107: "I'd like to know whats driving that Druid too."
sandor sunneson: Nature Hakeem
chris107: "If only that is what it is."
Smon: Laara nods. "I will speak with Ernsorn. He is an ambitious man - ambitious for Minars, at least. They are good friends. Ernsorn sees himself as the hard blade needed to forge something new."
chris107: "Then when the coast is clear I will beg audience with Minar's."
Smon: "He likes to make schemes... In a way, Ernsorn is more of Nerath than Altani."
chris107: "And that worries me."
chris107: Hakeem waits for the opportunity to arise.
Smon: 4pm - Laara asks to speak with Ernsorn. Hakeem requests an audience with Minars Rappak in his private chambers, where he is being dolled up for the wedding, his shaggy beard oiled and braided.
Smon: The finest wolf-cloak of white fur - winter wolf from the high mountains - about his shoulders.
chris107: "My friend, you look fine indeed."
Smon: Minars sends the slave women scurrying off, then turns to Hakeem. "You wish to speak with me in confidence?"
chris107: "You will be a fine husband for Holli."
sandor sunneson: Sandor will say to Laurana shall if she fancies a walk round the town to pass the time
chris107: "I would ask gthat favour of you, as a friend, Minars."
Smon: Minars smiles. "And she a fine wife for me. Better than Lana - more loyal, I think."
Smon: Laurana nods happily to Sandor. "I saw Dyson heading out to the Sea Gate - let's go that way..."
sandor sunneson: cool, was going to suggest we find him anyway
chris107: "You love her very much, that much is plain. And you will give her the protection and love she needs. Her life can not of been easy."
sandor sunneson: What a situation in there, you can feel the tension, nice to get fresh air
chris107: "I am pleased at your union and wish you a long and happy life together."
Smon: Out on the coast, Sandor and Laurana regard the ruins of the ancient Gates of Destiny -https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/0e/3e/e1/0e3ee1ffc12c421daaae970c1c2d13f8--digital-paintings-digital-art.jpg (pic ca 300 years earlier)
Smon: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/0e/3e/e1/0e3ee1ffc12c421daaae970c1c2d13f8--digital-paintings-digital-art.jpg
chris107: "I must ask you to think on your proposal to make here empress though. Please hear me out before you chop off my head."
Smon: Minars: "Go on."
chris107: (Would be good to rebuild it)
chris107: "Minars, I know Holli's heart is pure, that her love for you is pure and good."
sandor sunneson: Would have been a fine place once upon a time
chris107: "But the people, our people and the Nerathi will always associate her name with the evil of the past."
chris107: "They will not accept her. And now more than ever we need unity."
chris107: "You can go down in our history as the chief who allowed the peace to be made between Altani and Nerathi."
Smon: Laurana nods, putting a slim hand round Sandor's waist. The sea wind whips at her long dark hair.
chris107: "But not as emperor."!
sandor sunneson: Sandor can feel that somewhere in the City, a big CHR roll will be required
chris107: "I think you know this in your heart?"
chris107: (I'd prefer reason to a roll )
Smon: Minars grimaces. "Your words differ from those of Ernsorn, my friend. He believes the Nerathi need a Princess of their own, to have a stake in our new kingdom."
chris107: "Will you hear me out?"
sandor sunneson: Sandor will put his arm round hers. And give her a big hug, Sandor will also check round every so often to make sure they are not being followed
chris107: "Ernson is wise and a good friend to you. But he is ambitious."
Smon: On the sea ramparts, Laurana looks up into Sandor's blue eyes. "You know, you are a very strange man, Sandor Sunneson."
chris107: "I think I have an idea that will put a Nerathi Princess on a new imperial throne, along with an Altani Prince."
Smon: Sandor can make WIS+Prof roll
sandor sunneson: Do we not all have our eccentricities that make us unique?
Smon: Minars: "Go on..."
sandor sunneson rolls 1d20+4 and gets: 11, (+4) = 15
chris107: "We two can be the architects of this new empire, my friend."
Smon: Laurana grins. "Aye, I am hardly one to talk..."
Smon: Sandor sees a couple Greywolf warriors on the rampart, trailing them at a discrete distance.
Smon: Sorry Seawolf
chris107: "You know that Namelin Bronze seized the throne of Nara from Erani Cor? And that she has a daughter..."
Smon: They all look alike to Sandor anyway.
chris107: "It is Cor's daughter that has the legitimate claim to be the new Nerathi emporess."
sandor sunneson: We are being watched, probably envious of me in the current position I find myself in with your goodself Laurana, give me a big hug and look discretely over the sholdour
chris107: "And you may also have heard that a certain friend of yours has a young son?"
Smon: The Seawolf are keeping an eye on Sandor. Laurana hugs him back, though still clearly a bit uncertain.
Smon: Minars: "Your son? And the Bronze daughter? I see..."
chris107: "You my friend are a warrior, the best of them. Altani through and through."
chris107: "Butyou have history with the Nerathi. You know, burned a villa or two..." He grins
sandor sunneson: So my strangeness
Smon: Minars: "You should have told me you had plans, Hakeem. We thought all you cared about was to feast, fight, kill and f... you have a beautiful wife." He grins.
sandor sunneson: go on then.....and then we can talk about your strangeness too
Smon: Laurana laughs playfully at Sandor, a mock punch to his jaw.
sandor sunneson: I can see why you distrust people, but underneath, you have a heart of gold and are a very warm and caring person
chris107: "Minars, my friend. It is all I wish for. But sometimes a man musst do his duty. Do what is right."
Smon: Minars: "You are right there is much bad blood between Seawolf and Haran. We have raided them, taken many slaves. You are different... " he sighs.
chris107: "I can carry the popular vote of Altani, Nerathi, Ghinorian and Amazon. I can hold this alliance together until such a time as my son can be the firtst Altaniean Emperor. But I can not do it without your support."
Smon: Laurana laughs. "Heart of gold? he he. Hakeem suspected I was the one did away with dear Queen Artemisia! I can be quite wicked."
chris107: "And I will buy this future with my blood when I battle Kainos."
chris107: "Will you support me?"
sandor sunneson: But then reluctantly being head of a place you may have to rebuild because other people want, well maybe not reluctantly, but certainly not over enamoured by such a task,
Smon: Minars listens soberly to Hakeem's words. "My friend... My brother. Never have I wished to stand against you. I united the tribes... for Bondor. For you. I will support you. Crush the Warbringer. Crush the Black Sun, with me at your side. I shall be content with my new bride - when war's done, to feast and f... she will bear me fine sons, as Lana has not."
sandor sunneson: I miss my home, yes, I may go back, but it's nice to let the fates decide what happens to you
Smon: ooc sorry Lina not Lana
Smon: Altani names too alike
sandor sunneson: OOC- Chris, is it worth getting him in on the back up plan all or one on Kainos if it does fail? Guess he has a magic weapon?
chris107: Hakeem grasps his friends arms warmly. "You are a true leader of men, Minars. Thank you."
chris107: "By the way, if Kainos kills me. It will be up to you to pick up this sword and finish him you know?" Hakeem grins.
Smon: Laurana nods at Sandor's words, looking out across the wine-dark sea. In the distance a few Seawolf fishing canoes.
chris107: "And if not. I will need you to head the armies of the new empire. Thought maybe we could base it here. The site of your great victory?"
Smon: Laurana looks up again at Sandor. "You like me, Sandor Sunneson - gods know why. I suppose I rather like you, too. My brother... He says a man should prove himself worthy of a woman. With great deeds of arms, that is the Altanian way..."
chris107: "That would make old Dyson happy. Knowing that we will protect his flame imperishable."
Smon: Minars exhales heavily, nods at Hakeem's words. "If you fall, I will slay Kainos, or die trying. Though I think I may stick with my old axe. I am no Bondor." He grins again.
sandor sunneson: There's something about you, don't know what. Maybe it's the inner strength. You've got the upper hand now anyway, think it might have been your reaction when we told you of getting the Queen laid, you laughed out loud at that
chris107: Hakeem laughs heartily. "I really do wish you much happiness with Holli my friend. You will have fine children and many of them."
sandor sunneson: Showed that underneath the facade, there's a real person under there somewhere
chris107: "Will you propose me as regent at your wedding?"
Smon: Minars: "Lead your armies? I don't know... I think perhaps when this war's done, it will be time for this old dog to rest. Make some babies. " He smiles. "Of course even that gets boring in time. One day there'll be more wars to fight - and I'll be at your side."
chris107: "Thank you, friend. You will not regret this. We have a chance to build something worthwhile for all our children."
Smon: Laurana gives Sandor a sidewise glance. "Oh, I'm definitely real. Here, find out for yourself..." And with that Princess Laurana presses in to Sandor Sunneson, raising her mouth to his kiss.
chris107: "Now I better get back to the party and you'd better get that beard sorted. Don't want to frighten away the bride!" Hakeem departs hastily with a laugh.
sandor sunneson: Sandor will kiss back
chris107: (Now that was more fun than rolling a Charisma check )
chris107: 2 mins, just got to go wake Kyle.
Smon: Minars nods. "Regent, aye... Farewell, my friend." He looks thoughtfully after Hakeem.
Smon: Laurana the ice maiden is quite a passionate little vixen when finally roused...
chris107: Back
Smon: OOC I'm having to go through Minars' thought processes here... computer working...
chris107: OOC So Sandor gets the girl!
Smon: 5.30pm, the late afternoon sun bathes Nera in a golden glow.
chris107: Look after her, she's Hakeem's sister after all
sandor sunneson: always
sandor sunneson: don't want big brother to deal with
Smon: Laurana and Sandor have been canoodling the past hour, finding old stone steps down to a secluded sandy beach beneath the cliffs where they can have a little privacy.
chris107: OOC well I guess we find out now if our best efforts have worked.
sandor sunneson: apart from the bloke following them
sandor sunneson: Lets see what happens in the war, then we can reassess after, really hope your brother's plans work, they were all waiting to kick off last night
Smon: (the Seawolf stay at the top of the steps, well out of earshot Sandor) Hakeem is in his quarters with a nervous Anna Bronze, when a young Seawolf warrior comes to the door. "Lord Hakeem! Ernsorn Blue requests your presence in his chambers. Immediately." The youth looks distinctly nervous.
sandor sunneson: he is saying this quietly knowing there is a bloke following them
chris107: "Sure, be right with you." Is Laara near by?
Smon: Laurana sits with Sandor on the sand, throwing pebbles into the surf. "Aye... there could have been blood, last night."
Smon: no Laara nearby
chris107: Hakeem goes with him, Armour and sword of Bondorr visible
Smon: GM: Hakeem's armour is newly burnished and cleaned; he follows the youth to Ernsorn's quarters, bedecked with the trappings of druid-craft.
sandor sunneson: Sandor will say, shall we get back to the castle? I don't feel comfortable about this alliance yet. Not us obviously, that was a matter of time.
sandor sunneson:
Smon: Laurana: "No, let's stay awhile..." She reaches for Sandor.
sandor sunneson: We can see if we can give Pablo the slip and if there is another way back?
sandor sunneson: Ok, that is a preferred option
chris107:
Smon: Ernsorn stands in his room as Hakeem enters, dismisses the youth with a gesture. "Lord Hakeem." His face is like Bondor's thunder.
sandor sunneson: Sandor will start to gently massage her back and chill as the lady orders
Smon: Laurana's breastplate hits the sand... http://i45.tinypic.com/24b5b8o.jpg
sandor sunneson: using all the skills taught to him by his mother in law lol
Smon: LOL
Smon: She did teach him well.
Smon: Ernsorn: "Come in. Shut the door. ...Minars has spoken with me."
chris107: "Good."
Smon: Ernsorn eyes the mighty warrior, the virtual demigod of the Altani.
Smon: "He says you are to rule."
chris107: "No. My son is to rule along with the Nerathi Princess. I am to be Regent. To make sure no one interferes while they grow up."
sandor sunneson: Sandor makes the lady happy
Smon: Unlike the highly experienced Mr Sunneson, this is clearly Laurana's first time. She is a surprisingly tender lover - no scratches.
chris107: "The new empire of Altani-Nerth has been born here today. Thanks to the wisdom of Minars."
Smon: Ernsorn nods. "You are young. We did not think you interested in rule. What changed your mind?"
chris107: "As his friendf and advisor this can only reflect well on you."
sandor sunneson: how old is she?
Smon: 19, 20 this year.
chris107: "I am not interested in rule, Ernson. I am interested in building something worthwhile. Interested in stopping thousands of years of hate and killing. Interested in a better future for all our children."
chris107: "Interested in not allowing the Necromancers to leave behind only a legacy worse than death."
Smon: how old is Sandor? At least 17 now I think.
sandor sunneson: yes, this year
Smon: Ernsorn crosses his arms. "We have the same goals. My concern is that you will soon forget this, when new adventure calls."
chris107: "You are wise indeed."
Smon: "If you had wanted to rule the tribes, you could have, at the last Clan Moot. Are you ready to rule - as Regent - now?"
sandor sunneson: Sandor will go for the second wind to please the lady
Smon: LOL
chris107: "This was not what I wanted. I never saw myself as King or whatever. But I recognise my duty. I recognise my duty to my people. And I think my son will to. I will stand by him and all of you."
Smon: Ernsorn nods. "You are the Chosen of Bondor. When - if - you kill Kainos, your right to rule will be clear. If you fall, then whoever survives will rule - whether Altani or Black Sun."
chris107: "This I swear by my sword and my honour."
sandor sunneson: and then head back to town area, Sandor thinks they should surprise guard by trying to avoid him and then when we are past him, wave to him , yooo hoo we're over here!!
Smon: Make a DEX +Prof check Sandor
sandor sunneson rolls 1d20 and gets: 1,
sandor sunneson: lol
chris107: "I will not fail. My purpose is clear."
sandor sunneson: he says us then anyway !
chris107: oops
Smon: While Sandor leaves a very satisfied Laurana, his pranking fails miserably as the fleet-footed Altanians easily keep track of him.
chris107: "Once we have the backing of the Clans. I will need your help. And that of all those who understand magic."
sandor sunneson: Sandor will say to him in passing hope he enjoyed his evening walk
chris107: "For I have a plan regarding Kainos."
Smon: Ernsorn nods. "Let us hope so. In any case, Minars has decided, and he is my Chief, always. Of course I will aid you, with the powers of my Craft."
Smon: The grizzled Seawolf warrior looks at Sandor, then grins. "Not as much as you enjoyed yours."
Smon: ooc ok stopping there
Smon: Well done both of you
Smon: I never thought Laurana would ever melt.
Smon: Also not bad on the empire building Hakeem.
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