Errandis's Journal - 2007-08-31

Errandis's Journal - 2007-08-31

Cast of Characters:
Ismael (Jonathon) - A male Human Rogue, Warrior, & Wizard.
Dain (Brian) - A male Dwarf Warrior.
Artesian (Chona) - A female mountain Elf Wizard.
Kraypike (Darryl) - A male Goblin Wizard.
Rene (Glenn) - A male Human Warrior.
Fingolfin (Rufus) - A male Wood Elf Wizard.
Errandis (Eddie) - A male Wood Elf Warrior and Wizard. Knight Bachelor of Lavalee.

Location:
Serrun Castle, Southern Megalos

The Story Continues... War Council
After futher discussion I observe the Megalosian and Cardielan interact. The Nobles, Generals, and Admirals are all pursuing there own agendas and it is time to get them moving. After speaking to several of them I pursuade our host, Baron ??? of ??? to convene a War Council. Our host throws a feast and many of them are pleasantly, but not insensibly drunk.

Meanwhile Dain and Rene are carousing and having a grand old time. Ismael sits back and observes while Rene steals and then plants our hosts silverware on an unsuspecting Noble. to much merriment, laughter, and embaressment. Areteasian flirts with Baron Imric of Lorian. While Fingolfin and Ismael watch with bemused expressions.

In the hall next door I listen carefully to the War Council, ask leading questions, and finally maneuver them to attack Dekamura. I would deal with Duke Aston of Ekhan preventing an attack on our rear and the our only remaining obstacle in southern Megalos. I offer to carry messages to Emperor's forces facing Earl's to the north and to prensent their concerns to the Emperor's Royal Councilor.

I address the Lords and ask if anyone knew why Duke Aston of Ekhans joined with Earl Gavin Magnus of Dekamura. A Baron said that Aston was onlove with his mistress the Lady Justina. She went missing shortly after the Civil war started. After a few more questions the meeting was ajourned and then the party really gets wild.

Rene starts a game of find the peral and angers more than a few worthies, Kraypike is interviewing the Courtesans of Count Shambray, and Dain becomes popular among the Knight and Armsmen.

The next morning I seek an audience with Archbishop Nikolai of Serrun. I have observed he has been reluctant to meet priviately with me since our arrival at Castle Thunderdome. I request his aid in arranging credentials to meet secretly with Duke Aston. He agrees. During our conversation I finally divined the reason for Archbishop Nikolai's distrust. He does not understand my motivations. I appear to be a loyal subject of my Countess and the Empire, yet I am personally powerful, influencial, and wealthy. I think his is unable to understand.

The next moring I "Teleport" to the Emporer's forces in the north facing the Earl. There I meet with Royal Councilors and report on the situation in Serrun and the Emperor's loyalists plans. Afterwords I track down the highest ranking Intelligence Officer present and request dossier on Duke Aston of Ekhan and his missing mistress Lady Wyclif, daughter of Baron ??? of Ekhan.

When I ask if he had anyway that I could meet secretly with the Duke he implied that the Arms Merchants of Kellog, Bruin, & Raceen would have little trouble arranging that. I gather more letters of introduction to the Duke and "Teleport" back to the Companions.

At diner I tell them what I learned and what I think we should do and then asked for their input. Ismael agrees with the Imperial Intelligence Officer and begins assmbling out cover. We discuss disguises and our travel route. Once assembled we strike out for Ekhans, Duke Aston, and to rescue Lady Justina. Romanitcs all, true love will prevail

(A horrible thought, what if one of the Courtesans is Lady Justina.)


The next morning I watch amused as Dain and Rene suffer from their nights carouse. Dain heads from the peace of the forge and Rene for more wine.


Cheers

QM