"High House Sunpurse Council Meeting Minutes, As recorded by Scribe Alphonso Wineseph, Article A"
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
“At this time we will go over the topics of today's emergent meeting. The most pressing and most obvious being the occupation of Ticker Square by a man who has shirked this Ward.
A secondary point that will be addressed – Are the reparations from House Orza to House Sunpurse for what they are now calling a lone-wolf.”
Orzan Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
“My lord has spoken quite clearly on the matter.”
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
“Do any here Raise a tertiary issue?”
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
“Think two's enough for one go.”
House Nephazar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
“If none of you would object – Beauxregard Willspill wished that the matter of the Ninety-fifth Ring be brought before the Council of Peers. Given that he and I have some level of rapport, I would see it done.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
“Raise your issue.”
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam:
“In particular, the matter of the aberrant trolls that are running amok – in addition to the rumours of the sibilant.”
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
“I genuinely don't know how that pertains to the attentions of the Great Houses. This in favour of discussion aye, dissenters, nay.”
House Orza Knife Jouvander:
Aye
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Aye
Hosue Nephezar Novitiate Liam:
Aye.
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
“Are the sibilant not always fitting about the Ninety-fifth? And trolls, well. They hardly seem too relevant; dwarves will bleed them to extinction given the time. Ah. Well. Aye all the same, I suppose.”
House NephezarNovitiate Liam:
“Ah, a misconception that will be addressed in good time, Madame of Velstra.”
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
“Wonderful, then.”
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
“Lets warm up with that, then. So that in the heat of the meeting we can discuss the more important things. Thaumature, please state your case. You have the Flood.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam:
“Beauxregard Willspill is a man that has spent great time and gone to great lengths to study creatures that impugn the god work of God and the king. He has, with the aid of several others, compiled a report.
This report alleges that the trolls of the Ninety-fifth Ring are experiencing gross mutation. Beauxregard lays the blame firmly on the shoulders of the dwarves of Ticker.
As my Velstran colleague pointed out – the dwarves have been decimating the trolls and their ranks. It has left them desperate.
Beauxregard alleges that the surviving trolls are the largest, strongest, and most vile of their kindred, /and/ that they have turned to foul heathen magic to propagate their number
Traits among the troll-kin, that have been confirmed by numerous Ringrunners, include trolls that, when felled, split into smaller, lesser trolls. Trolls that may reach the height of several buildings. Troll bodies dissolving into sludge that is ambulatory and capable of escaping the site of battle.
Now, the House Nephezar has sought to address this matter on our own. However, with the fall of Ticker Square, there are now rumors that the sibilant are mobilizing.
Between aberrant trolls, and a possible Sibliant resurgence, I would consider this to be a matter of safety for the Great Houses. Subhuman filth and the great enemy of the Sibilant surge while the Ninety-ninth bleeds on the Torc.
It is my suggestion that we see flame brought to the swamps, /before/ the trolls overly replenish they numbers, and before the sibilant have time to come to us.
Sunpurse Retainer Minara Hawthrone:
I've seen two-headed trolls, as well.
Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"The perils keep piling on then, it seems!"
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
[A visible weighing of the mans words, with the lilt of the veterans mask here and a tip of the shoulder there. Clearly taking in the information, despite his seemingly neutral or uninterested tone.]
Hosue Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
The matter is now laid before you, for your consideration. [He dips his head.]
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
A purging of the Swamps? Could be a good little morale booster for the Ward.
House Sunpurse Retainer Minara Hawthorne:
Seems a waste of time and resources when there are more pressing matters here in our own Ring.
House Velstra Retainer Alexandra Winespill:
Hey, if she can talk- why don't we just let the uglies and the lizards kill each other? Trolls eat lizards. I think.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
Ah, that is certainly one possibility. Certainly.
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
House Orza isn't interested in the swamps we have our Woods to keep our hunters busy, but we appreciate the report nonetheless.
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
I don't particularly like those weird trolls. It's criminal to make people do arithmetic when killing trolls. Put one down and you need to count upward to see how many are left
House Velstra Novitiate Liam Morgade:
There is also the possibility that a pact may be struck between reptile and troll. Leaving this to fester is to leave the matter to chance - something I am ill comfortable with.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer Benedict Vauss:
I call order, and remind the Houses that only seated representatives are permitted to speak openly to avoid muddled messages and cacophony. Please issue your thoughts into your seated retainers ear.
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"I'm not denying it may become a problem in the future, but I am concerned about weakening or spending our collective number against a lesser foe when a greater one is possibly on the horizon."
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
Sure it's magic they've been using, though? And if so... maybe it's lizard magic?
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
[He nods slightly.] House Sunpurse agrees with the notion, that there are simply more pressing things to do with our efforts at this time.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
Of course, madame of Velstra. I do not deny that the Torc is a more pressing threat. Still - to not bring the matter before Council would be to keep the rest of the Ward ignorant of a threat that yet looms over us.
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
How's about this... *he puffs on his cigar*
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"Of course. And I'm certain we all appreciate the information." [She smiled]
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
We do nothing for now. Just follow the situation and try to learn more. Won't do to just march in there and kill stuff at random. Need to find the source anyway
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
We should keep an eye on the situation, and focus on the issue at hand. The Torc. They will surely come for us next, and to thin out into the 95th is welcoming a frontal strike.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
As you wish. [He nods.] Shall we speak of the Torc, then, Bannerman?
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Let us indeed move to the most pressing issue for the whole of the ward.
As you all no doubt know, the leader of the Torcs was offered Ticker Square in exchange for the Torcs joining the Peerage. Our Wise Archivist was spurned, and our ward made into joke. This absolutely can not stand.. [He takes a moment to rise, and refresh the runes shrouding the meeting.]
They aim to conquer, not share. And that is bad for all of us.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Right now, there are surely those within Ticker Square who would turn on them, should a martial showing be required.. But this may not be for long. The longer we allow them to entrench, the longer it will take to deal with the infestation.
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"Freward had cited a desire to join the Peers in the past. It was either a ploy to keep us out of the ongoing conflict, or he intends to make it happen through force instead."
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
I'd wager we don't have much time at all, before they're settled and the prospect of removing them to be entirely impossible. [He nods to Royer.]
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
Aye, those were the words the emissaries said
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"I do disagree on that notion though. Ticker Square cannot feed that army. It's less about entrenching, and more about finding their next conquest to sustain themselves." "Which, ah. Well. Is most likely us." [With a quick smile]
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
I agree. I have seen first-hand the devastation and carnage that the Torc leaves in its wake. They leave nothing but flame, cinders, and death. Their "lord," Freward, harbors nothing in his heart but a lust for conquest & blind ambition. The way in which he slighted the Royal Archivist is proof enough.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
And, doesn't House Orza have an axe to grind with them specifically? Namely, Solomon Krown?
Hosue Orzan Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
House Orza will heed the orders of their Lord. It matters little what is said here, won't we all simply do that. We may decide something, but if a Lord orders something different, there is no doubt we will follow their instructions.
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"Well. Yes. We all intend to heed the orders of our respective Lords."
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
Also, reckon it was their intent to punish the Square for apparently awakening the Nothing. So far all I see is the usual stuff an occupying army does. Loitering and gathering up spoils
House Orzan Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
In fact Ser Nicholas has said quite the statement, he said who cares what we say down here in our little hole.
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"Indeed he has! But tradition marches on."
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Of course. But the intention here, is to find a unifying front so that all the Houses wishes be. Ser Nicholas also heeded the Council, and invoked Duello.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
A united Ward will fare far better under these circumstances, indeed.
Hosue Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
On terms of Solomon Krown, there is no reason to make a decision for my Lord on his behalf.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Frankly. If we wish to go off half-cocked and do only that which serves our singular house.. We lose. We have to be better than that.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
[He nods.]
Hosue Nephezar Chanter Evander Valentine:
[A silent nod of agreement.]
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
*puffs his cigar* So, is the motion we're discussing going to be whether we should arm up and attack the Torcs in Ticker?
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:”
This outlook that you're adopting, Orza, is very distressing indeed. They chewed through Ticker Square... They are not a small Threat. I frankly don't know what we should do.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam:
“An attack now would be ill-advised. However... As mentioned before, their rations will not supply them indefinitely. Let hunger weaken them, and then strike.”
Hosue Velstra Retainer Alexandra Winespill: “Oh!”
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins: “Reckon it's pretty much assured they've got no plans to leave us be.”
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer Benedict Vauss:
To wait I fear welcomes recooperation... They won't starve. They'll simply strike sooner.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
They are without their insect war-beasts, and I witnessed many scores of their men cut down in the defense of the Hundred and First. They are weak now, let them weaken further. The only thing... [He repeats] The only thing that I am fearful of is their siege weaponry.
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
What are we voting on?
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Royer, why is your Retainer not whispering in *your* ear, and instead buzzing around the heads of my guests like a gnat?
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
I think it's obvious that we will act defensively and on the orders of the Lords of this Ward.
House Velstra Retainer Alexandra Winespill:
Uh, it's called politics Benedict, duh.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
“And, do you intend to just rest on your laurels until then, House Orza?”
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"Oh, I'm sure her maneuvering is ah. Calculated."
Hosue Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
I think all here know who has been the /only/ house to actively do anything good for this ward. House Orza will continue to make stride, and I'm sure we will not see you for weeks on end.
Hosue Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade: [He furrows his brow at Alexandra.]
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Thank you for your vote of confidence, but that house is trying to conduct a serious meeting.
House Velstra Retainer Alexandra Winespill:
This is why I like Orza the best.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer Benedict Vauss:
Archivist, please ensure you're getting the lethargy that House Orza is displaying in your minutes. It will be crucial to identification of our failure.
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
This puny council? That makes you feel important?
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
If it is puny, serrah of Orza, why attend? If it is irrelevant, why "waste" your time here?
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
It's hardly vital to anything. A weak banner house, retainers who simply sit in their keeps until another meeting is called. I wanted to hear his demands for Edwina's actions.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
Fine, then. Since it is clear we will have no accord on the matter of the Torc - perhaps Orza and Sunpurse should settle their outstanding grievance. Mayhaps then, in the future, meetings will be more productive.
Myself: I am recording all verbal dialogue, indeed.
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"Traditionally, small altercations such as those are what the Council is for, yes."
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
This council has brought about real changes to the Ward. Royer got the gnomes removed, Nicholas got your lords head removed. Perhaps you should strive to be more like House Velstra.
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
House Velstra? Who allowed Muggbert Skudge into their ranks against the councils orders. Is being praised? Amusing.
House Velstra Retainer Alexandra Winespill:
Hey, I tried to stop it!
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
As it is /clear/ the councils orders mean little.
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
Ye gods, you took that dumb fuck in?
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
I understand what you are trying to accomplish.
House Velstra Retainer Alexandra Winespill:
I have no part in this. *Huffs*
Hosue Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
But I can't help to think this is meaningless.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
[He shakes his head.] We have to do something. If you have better ideas, then by all means share them. But if your plan is simply to react to your orders.. then we can not win.
Myself:
*I would raise my hand slightly*
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"The Council is for taking measure of individual opinion while handling smaller issues among collective retainers. I don't believe anyone has claimed anything else, though I do agree we're in no position to decide anything regarding the Torc."
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
House Orza will defend the Ward. That should be clear, we have done so time and time again. I think that means to listen to our Lords Order on the matter.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Something. Perhaps close the Crossroads business so that they can't be supplied. I don't know. [A glance to the Archivist.] Come to the table.
Myself:
Thank you. I just wanted to speak upon the martial prowess of the Copper Torc, perhaps, if that is acceptable
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
That is agreeable with me, Scribe. I know well that you saw firsthand what they can do.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
[A nod.]
Myself:
Thank you. *I would dip my head* Their numbers are seemingly endless, their men are well trained, and they field assortments quite dangerous and powerful. Their archers loft horsemen and the knives that move among shadows are of most concern, beyond the siege weaponry and raiding technologies they possess.
They would likely be keen upon drawing new bridge over the moat, and raiding by numbers, catapults, and arrows.
As well, they used less than honorable tactics to undermine the defence of Ticker This was the worst of it
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
That's war for you.
Myself:
Before they had a chance to defend themselves, they found themselves betrayed a number of times. From within
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
Yes - an assassin struck at one of the Guildmasters, and the Third Company retreated afterward.
Myself:
I would ask you all to perhaps be cautious of any developments in diplomatic fields in the future - they can not be trusted upon their word, and they will not work within the kings' grand honor. Thank you for your time.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
[He nods] A well made point. Does anyone else have anything to say on this?
I return to my seat among the cushions.
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"Archers on horses?" [Under her breath, brow arched]
Hosue Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
Indeed. They are skilled horsemen. One of their lances nearly ended me.
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
Think we've gotten all the diplomacy there is. Man refused, despite earlier words. Doesn't want to play house
Myself:
Flaming arrows, yes. Apologies, if I spoke out of turn
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
You are quite fine, Scribe.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Then we will move to the final issue. Reparations for damages.
House Sunpurse has sustained a queer blow indeed, from the back by one of the now perished Retainers. We therefore seek 10,000 groat of reparations, and to move on from this. House Orza has been claiming her to be a lone wolf, but Veteran retainer Haliax has in fact endorsed her actions publically, and this will not stand.
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
Can those of us not Orza or Sunpurse get some details?
House Velstra Courtier Charlotte Royer:
"Yes, I confess I'm a bit out of the loop; too much time spent within the estate."
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
In danger? Look --- Who hurt you? [His voice raises a tilt from passion, and he shakes his head.]
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
The way I see it, whoever you are, is that because two of your retainers we aided in gathering Demetri's body from the Ponds. In the efforts one of ours died to assailants. In rage one of our members attacked you and yours, and died. Two have died on each side for this. The matter is settled.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Haliax had command of the situation, and was fully invested in appealing to his dark machinations. The death of your retainer Ethiene was a tragedy. But to name us as the cause is unacceptable. She attacked our House, after a whisper of endorsement by your veteran retainer. Let me start from the beginning for those here.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
[He nods, and then goes to speak] - An important matter: was the assailant wearing the livery of Orza when she struck the Bannerhouse?
House Glitt Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
[He clenches his jaw.]
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
We sought to remove the pondsman who was squatting in the old estate in the Ponds. There was a grouping called, and assassins came in and killed one of ours and started a skirmish. By the end of this pre-emptive skirmish, Retainer Demetri Arte - may he rest under the auspice of His Majesty - was taken.
Together with House Orzas retainership in tow, we marched upon the estate, and Krin Haliax took the lead. I was only concerned at that time with getting our Retainer out.. Haliax made a threat, and they instantly slew Art.. We then purged them all from the place.. One of Orzas retainers getting caught in the cross-
A minor altercation about a wedding is stroked out from the records
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
.. Retainer died.. Uh. Right.
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
You all can deliberate what you wish about this.
But I will state this clearly. You will not demand anything form House Orza, if you wish to offer a challenge then so be it, but remember in your in activity I've gained more prestige here than you. Perhaps the Warlock has as well, it will be a mercy for either of us to accept this challenge.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
After which, the one named Edwina announced an attack upon us. Cursing us all. And Haliax endorsed this, claiming we were doing nothing for the ward, or some nonsense.. She then DID attack.
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas: [He stands without warning]. A knife of Orza is ordered by only one person. You may all enjoy this meeting, perhaps Gervasy will stay.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
We seek 10,000 groats of reparations, or we will retaliate.
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
But this is clearly beneath me, Hawthorne, let me out. A simple threat from you is nothing. My skills? Are to kill people like you.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
Please continue, Bannerman Vauss. An important question - was the alleged assailant wearing the livery of House Orza when she struck?
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
I earned this cloak for a reason.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
This isn't a small matter. It is our Pride.
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
Then offer a challenge of Duellio, and see who answers.
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
[He rips off a gauntlet and lets it clatter against the table.]
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
It is you handling things as a member of the Great Houses.
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
Will you fight for your pride, sirrah?
House Orza Knife Jouvander Don Vindascas:
Mind yourself here Gervasy, he may turn on you.
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
Or is all you are some dusty-tombed mouth?
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
This council is being petitioned by House Sunpurse to uphold our own.
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
He /shirks/ from the challenge of Duello?
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Would you quit bleating? I'm trying to address men and women of gentry.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
It is... Perhaps in poor taste for the Bannerhouse to decline an issue of duello, Bannerman.
House Velstra Retainer Niven Scurlock:
Is a duel an unacceptable resolution for House Sunpurse? Would House Ozra accept a penalty of Groat should they lose?
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Will you stand with your Bannerhouse, as we would you?
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
[He looks back to Niven.] A word spoken out of turn, yet well spoken all the same. Is that not an agreeable compromise to all?
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
I have extended to you - the /BANNERHOUSE/ - an offer of resolution by strength of arms. As is the way in this Ward. As has been the way of our forefathers, and their fathers before them for generations... And you /reject/ it.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
A penalty of groat unto Orza, should they lose the duello. The issue dropped altogether, should Orza prevail.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
House Sunpurse is yet in mourning, and without a swordsman.
House Glitt Grayson Pilkins:
Duels have been the usual way to solve these things, that much is true... *takes a fresh drag*
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
Then it stands to reason that the Bannerhouse should seek one to stand as its champion.
House Orza Gervasy Igorevich:
My friends... the halcyon days of Sunpurse are quite clearly over. Listen as this man mewls and makes excuses, even as he wears his House's colours and speaks on their behalf.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Who are you?
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
The what days?
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
Brightest, serrah of Glitt. He is saying that Sunpurse's sun is setting.
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
The man that has challenged you to Duello, milksop.
House Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
I don't speak fancy, is all
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
[He clicks his tongue and retrieves his gauntlet.] Do take a long and lasting look at the Banner, sirrah. It will not remain in these halls for long.
Hosue Glitt Retainer Grayson Pilkins:
Well, tournament's still a while away
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
[He sucks his teeth quietly.] Duello is accepted.
Madam Domina Lucretia:
Benedict-
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
Excellent. I am Gervasy Igorevich. Who are /you/?
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Who?
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
The man that has challenged you to Duello. We can run around in circles in the pit, sirrah.
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
I am Benedict Vauss, former first Magus of Our Majesty. The Man who ended the terror of Cynthia Catsby. The One who restored Warrenwatch from the machinations of Ruul Velstra.
House Orza Retainer Gervasy Igorevich:
But you will need to stop quaking in your chausses first.
House Nephezar Novitiate Liam Morgade:
... Marvelous, you know each others names. You have your terms: to Sunpurse, a tithe of groat from Orza, if they prevail. If Orza prevails, the matter is dropped. Is that agreeable to both Houses?
House Magus of Oriana Sunpurse. Former Court Wizard. Veteran Retainer, Benedict Vauss:
Do I look to be quaking? I am outraged at your houses disrespect and flagrant dismissal of courtesy. We are men of gentry, and you bleat like a rutted goat. This Council is dismissed.