675-08-07 - The Last of the Queen's Council Meets
The Last of the Queen's Council Meets | |||||||
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Summary: Lady Adara meets with Duchess Debrah to assign the Duchess her task. | |||||||
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It had been a few hours since the Council Meeting, the first ever called by Princess Madalyn, and Lady Adara Zorich sits in her office having sent a message to Duchess Debrah Kiari to meet with her.
The Duchess arrives shortly after being called, a customary knock on the door to the Lady's office, but she would let herself in shortly after. Having missed the Council Meeting, she wondered if there would be harsh words given before they got down to business. Either way, Debrah would give Adara a genuine smile as she walks in. "You called for me, my Lady?"
Adara nods respectively and says, "Please sit Your Grace." standing for a moment till Debrah either sits or gives her reasons for not sitting, then retakes her seat.
Once situated Adara says, "I'm sure matters of import kept you away from the meeting so I will try and summarize matters a bit. Prince Nathan proposed to mount an expedition to map out and possibly settle the islands to the east in the Unknown World. I argued the point, and suggested west instead as an alternative so as not to strain our relations too much without getting into too much detail on the matter. The prince didn't care too much about heading west so the matter was dropped till at least he can speak with his aunt for permission to get ships for the venture."
She then stands and walks over to pour some wine with more of a fruity taste then strong spirits and after pouring a cup for herself she asks, "Would you care for some Your Grace?" If the offer is accepted Adara pours a second glass and offers it ti Debrah before taking a seat, if not she simply returns to her seat. "We also discussed concerns among the commoners about the recent attacks on Cultists, we believe we have a working plan to deal with the matter for now, though there is another matter that is believed you might be suited for."
Taking a sip of her wine she says, "My Whispers have received word that Princess Barbeta Brais plans to host a social function in the kingdom of the Two Rivers. A 'Feast of Charity' she calls it I believe. We propose sending you as a gesture of friendship to our allies given recent... Complications between our respective kingdoms. Any questions so far?"
The Duchess would give a nod, shifting inside the office to take a seat across from Adara. When the woman begins to speak, Debrah is content to sit and listen for the moment. She knew little of Prince Nathan, and really could only surmise that he had a heart for adventure or some such if he was wanting to take on such an expedition. As the woman stands to pour some wine and offers a glass, she would nod. "I would love some." Accepting the offer as simple as that, and taking the offered glass once the Lady came with it. More talk, as Adara continued to go on about the recent events inside the Isles concerning attacks on Cultists. Another matter she knew little on, as she was also tending to news from her own Island since she has been away from it for so long.
When it came upon the task and news that directly concerned herself, Debrah would listen while taking a sip of her wine. A small smile coming to her lips when it would seem a trip away from the Isles was perhaps in order. "Recent complications. Is this in reference to the woman who was accused of murder and theft who was here with the delegation before?" A gentle question, and perhaps just Debrah making sure she was of the right thought process. "Aside from that, I have no questions at the moment, no. Aside from who else would be going to the kingdom of Two Rivers along with myself, or is this something I am, perhaps, doing on my own?"
Adara says, "That as well, mostly however the rejection of marriage to King Barret that princess Madalyn gave. Your mission is to try and strengthen our relations, and try and re-create an alliance between our kingdoms. It is important to know however that this alliance must seem like the King's idea. Put simply, make Barret ask us for the alliance not the other way around. Also, obviously it would be best if the alliance favored us more then the Kingdom of the Two Rivers. If they want a marriage to seal the alliance then you are authorized to agree to allowing their eldest Princess to marry Prince Jerrick."
Taking another sip she says, "As to those going with you, the typical entourage for a respectable woman of your status will be traveling with you. In addition to this I will make arrangements that some of your entourage will be Cloaks. Their task will be to help keep an eye on your safety, but more importantly to learn what they can and inform you of anything that might assist you in your mission. I will also have one of my most experienced Whisper go with you posing as one of your handmaidens, if any ask she is a gift from the Queen for your trip, and as she was sent as a gift from the Queen you will insist she always be with you at all times."
Placing her glass down on her desk she says in a serious tone, "Tell no one about the true nature of those I assign to you, as far as anyone is to know, even your most trusted servants they are simply servants sent with you due to the importance of your mission. Publicly your mission is that you are traveling to the Kingdom of the Two Rivers as a gesture of good faith and a sign we still seek positive relations with the kingdom in spite of all of the recent strain we have encountered. No one aside from you and those I send with you will know that the handmaiden that is a 'gift from the Queen' will be in charge of all the others I send with you, they will report to her and she will inform you of anything of note. They will all help you in whatever way they can. Any questions?"
Debrah nods a little. "Ah. Very well. Of course, it shall be done as described. I shall speak of the intimates to no one, this I assure you." A smile would cross the Duchess' lips as she nods once more. "No. No questions. If I think of any before we leave I will ask them...but as for now... I believe getting ready to leave for the kingdom of Two Rivers is my task, hm?"
Adara nods, stands and says, "Good luck to you Your Grace. I'll have a package delivered before you go which includes a copy of what my Whispers learned about the event, also what we know of the Kingdom of the Two Rivers based on recent events. I'll also include a copy of my intelligence reports about the capital and those I met while there such as King Barret so you'll be as prepared as you can be."