The Winter War (storyline)/2022-12-04 - Closed Icemule council session "Delegates" (log)

2022-12-4- Closed Icemule council session "Delegates" (log)

Captured from the Perspective of Opalina

[Clovertooth, Council Chambers - 29538] (u4043047)
Lit by a quartet of heavy silver candelabras, the chambers are a spacious, windowless stone den with lush tapestries hanging from the walls. The hangings muffle echoes in the chamber to a muted whisper. Spaced around a paneled hoarbeam table are a number of patterned leather chairs, each well-maintained. The sole means of egress from the chamber appears to be a pair of Ossian pine doors, each marked with a rampant mule in silver. You also see a stocky snow white puppy with oversized black-tipped paws and a massive snowy white tiger.
Also here: Merrymaker Gespry, Roelon, Conquerer of Reim Nodyre
Obvious exits: none

Nodyre nods to you in greeting.

You nod.

You stand in front of a paneled hoarbeam table.

Gespry slips a twisted grey ko'nag runestaff cradling a sharply cut salorisa pink diamond into one of the weapon loops sewn inside of his Faendryl tunic.

Nodyre settles himself comfortably in one of the leather chairs.

You quietly say, "Good morning councilers."

You settle yourself comfortably in one of the leather chairs.

Nodyre says, "Good day, good day."

Roelon nods.

Gespry holds up his hand and tilts it side to side in a so-so gesture.

Gespry melodically says, "I give it a 25% of being good."

Nodyre taps his foot impatiently.

Gespry melodically says, "Please tell me the agenda is short and to the point."

Nodyre says, "Yes and yes."

Nodyre says, "We just need our fifth councilor, the one who necessitated this nonsense in the first place."

You grab some red plum lipgloss from inside your elesine sack.

You detect a faint red plum scent from the lipgloss.

You absent-mindedly drop some red plum lipgloss into your elesine sack.

You grab some apple bourbon lipbalm from inside your elesine sack.

You detect a faint apple bourbon scent from the lipbalm.

Nodyre says, "Well, let's set the stage and then we can start the discussion when Sorlu arrives."

Gespry turns an inquisitive ear toward Nodyre.

Nodyre says, "We're here today to find unanimous agreement on two diplomats to join Hazelnut in opening up talks with Ta'Vaalor."

Gespry nods.

Gespry melodically says, "Good to hear that Hazelnut has recovered."

Nodyre says, "I hope we can put aside our differences and agree to send two people who are both calm in demeanor and careful with words."

Gespry melodically says, "I'd recommend not sending Jia or Grutak."

Roelon deeply says, "Nae sure his state of being."

Nodyre points his finger into the air and chants a phrase as a wispy haze snakes through the air...

You quietly say, "I nominate Sorlu and Nodyre."

Nodyre laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.

Gespry nods in agreement at Nodyre.

Nodyre says, "I would ask that we do not send anyone on the council."

Roelon grins.

Gespry melodically says, "Agreed."

Lord Sorlu just strode through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Nodyre says, "Because of the compromised position we've been put in, the council is likely viewed poorly by Ta'Vaalor at the moment."

You quietly say, "They aren't."

Sorlu apologetically says, "Pardon my tardiness...I had an urgent matter come up."

Nodyre says, speaking to Sorlu, "Thank you for joining us, Councilor."

Nodyre says, speaking to Sorlu, "No worries."

Sorlu bows to Nodyre.

Roelon nods at Sorlu.

Sorlu settles himself comfortably in one of the leather chairs.

Sorlu smiles at Roelon.

Nodyre says, "So, I'd like to start the nominations for our two diplomats with Falvicar."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You quietly say, "No."

Nodyre says, "I think he's a person of strong character - and as a Sylvan could very well be perceived in a more neutral manner."

Nodyre says, "Okay, well, that was easy."

You quietly say, "You'll not send my husband there."

You quietly say, "Because I will go with him."

Gespry melodically says, "If he has the time. between looking at himself in his polished mirrored surface of plate mail he wishes he could wear and being pirate bait."

You quietly say, "And you just said Council could not go."

Nodyre says, speaking to you, "That is perfectly fine - you just won't be allowed in the actual discussions."

Gespry melodically says, "Not as the diplomats."

Nodyre says, speaking to you, "But going to Ta'Vaalor isn't an issue - we're not at war."

Gespry melodically says, "I'd go to watch, except I despise the naqtions, and refuse to cross the spine."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "We hae to think the needs of the town. He does hae ah level head."

Nodyre asks, speaking to you, "Are you still a no?"

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Gespry ponders.

Gespry melodically says, "I'm good with Falvicar."

You nod.

You quietly say, "Falvicar is a choice."

Your pearl white lizard begins to work its way down your chest, eyeing something on the ground it wants. You gently herd it back up to your shoulder with your hand. On the way past your chin, it gives you a little nip, just to let you know that it doesn't entirely agree with your intervention.

Nodyre says, "Okay - so, all in favor of Falvicar as our first diplomat, please vote Aye."

Nodyre casts his vote with an emphatic "Aye!"

Gespry melodically says, "I would in general say Teaberry, but we have been leaning on them for many things."

Gespry casts his vote with an emphatic "Aye!"

Gespry nods at Nodyre.

Sorlu looks thoughtfully at you.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Roelon casts his vote with an emphatic "Aye!"

Nodyre raises an eyebrow in your direction.

Nodyre raises an eyebrow in Sorlu's direction.

You cast a resounding vote of "Aye!"

Sorlu says, "Falvicar is a solid selection...who else do we have though? Perhaps it might be best to know all the options before we vote and lock ourselves into a decision."

Roelon nods slowly.

Nodyre says, speaking to Sorlu, "To be honest, we don't have many people of level-head and calm demeanor to pick from."

Nodyre chuckles.

Roelon deeply asks, "Who would be ah fittin second?"

Nodyre says, "Well, we would still need a vote from Sorlu."

Nodyre says, "And it sounds like he's unwilling to commit just yet."

Nodyre asks, "Does anyone else have a nomination?"

You say, speaking quietly to Nodyre, "I don't blame him. this feels rushed."

Sorlu says, "My vote is for now a tenative "Aye"...in that if we do not think of two better, I would accept him representing us."

Nodyre says, speaking to you, "This shouldn't be a particularly difficult decision for us."

Sorlu says, "But I do have concerns..."

Gespry melodically says, "Randsford."

Roelon shakes his head.

Roelon deeply says, "Of ye can convince him."

Roelon nods at Gespry.

Sorlu says, "Not of Falvicar's character, but because of his marriage to a Councillor. That could put him at great risk in that town."

A massive snowy white tiger yawns widely and lashes her tail from side to side.

Nodyre says, "I would vote a No on Randsford - I think he is far too opinionated."

Nodyre says, "Even though he is often in agreement with me."

You say, speaking quietly to Sorlu, "Well risk isn't there we have friends in Ta'Vaalor and we just recently spent time there."

Gespry ponders.

You say, speaking quietly to Sorlu, "Even as your letter was received."

Nodyre nods slowly.

Nodyre asks, "Any other nominations?"

You quietly say, "Yes."

Gespry melodically says, "I know who not to send."

Sorlu nods at Nodyre.

Roelon grins at Gespry.

Nodyre laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.

Sorlu says, "I would suggest Aliashyrah. She is quite the wordsmith, and has a way of influencing people to her side. She has also proven herself quite loyal to Icemule, and she's a citizen as well."

You quietly ask, "What about that one fella who said he wanted to go?"

Nodyre says, "I will be an emphatic No on Aliashyrah."

You quietly say, "Ohh Aliashyrah is quite smart."

Sorlu agrees with you.

The powerful look leaves Sorlu.

The dully illuminated mantle protecting Sorlu begins to falter, then completely fades away.

The dim aura fades from around Sorlu.

Sorlu begins to breathe less deeply.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You quietly say, "And she has friends in Ta'vaalor too."

Sorlu nods to you.

Nodyre says, "She cannot manage to control her temper with even me."

Sorlu says, speaking to you, "She has a clever way of getting along with people. I find it remarkable."

You agree with Sorlu.

Sorlu asks, speaking to Nodyre, "Who can though, in fairness?"

Sorlu chuckles to himself.

Nodyre glances at Gespry.

Nodyre glances at Roelon.

Nodyre says, "At least a handful."

Sorlu chuckles.

Nodyre asks, "Any other nominations?"

Gespry ponders.

You quietly say, "That one guys name is on the tip of my tongue."

Roelon deeply says, "Mine would of been Randsford."

Nodyre asks, "Nalver?"

You quietly exclaim, "Yes!"

Gespry melodically says, "Rufus, but not Svardin."

You quietly say, "Nalver.."

Roelon deeply says, "But he made it clear, in previous talks, he did nae wish such."

Your pearl white lizard begins bobbing its head, staring intently at something in the distance. You pat the lizard's head and it settles down, nuzzling your hand affectionately.

Nodyre says, "Yeah, I don't think Nalver is the right person for this job."

Gespry nods in agreement at Nodyre.

Nodyre says, "But I am not opposed to Teaberry, who I think someone mentioned earlier."

Roelon deeply says, "He seemed ah bit rash. At least my obervations down in Wehnimers."

Gespry nods at Nodyre.

Nodyre nods at Roelon.

Sorlu says, "I wouldn't accept Teaberry. Teaberry is too polite and agreeable."

Nodyre says, "Fair enough."

Sorlu says, "We need someone who will show strength in these negotiations."

Nodyre rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Sorlu says, "Elliathe was another who wished to be considerd."

Roelon nods.

Nodyre asks, "What of that Elliathe? Any thoughts there?"

Nodyre says, "Ha."

Nodyre says, "I would be okay with Elliathe."

Sorlu says, "I would accept her. She seems strong of spirit, and loyal to Icemule."

Sorlu nods.

Gespry ponders.

Gespry nods at Nodyre.

Roelon nods slowly.

Gespry melodically says, "I'd find Elliathe acceptable."

Nodyre raises an eyebrow in Roelon's direction.

Roelon deeply says, "Ah willingness to prove herself."

Nodyre nods at Roelon.

Sorlu nods at Roelon.

Nodyre asks, speaking to you, "How would you feel about Elliathe?"

You quietly say, "She's fine with me."

You quietly say, "I have no idea of anything about her."

Nodyre nods slowly.

You ponder.

Gespry melodically says, "So Elliathe and Falvicar as a duo."

Nodyre says, "I think they, with Hazelnut, make a fine delegation."

Roelon nods slowly.

Sorlu says, "I would agree to this team."

Sorlu nods.

Gespry casts his vote with an emphatic "Aye!"

Nodyre casts his vote with an emphatic "Aye!"

Sorlu casts his vote with an emphatic "Aye!"

Roelon casts his vote with an emphatic "Aye!"

Gespry cocks his head at you.

Gespry carefully diagnoses your injuries.

You ponder.

Nodyre laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.

Gespry melodically says, "She still has a pulse."

Sorlu grins at Gespry.

You quietly ask, "So when these deligates go to Ta'Vaalor what is to keep them from ... accidently.. offending some elf leader?"

Nodyre says, speaking to you, "Nothing at all - see our former Mayor."

Nodyre shrugs.

Gespry melodically asks, "What stops Grutak from showing up and starting a one man war?"

Nodyre says, speaking to Gespry, "A much larger risk, that."

Sorlu says, speaking to Gespry, "Perhaps only the Arkati."

Sorlu chuckles.

You quietly say, "I would like to have them meet with a Deligate from Ta'Vaalor who is willing to teach our folks how to properly present themselve to the king and bring honor to us instead of heartache."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "Some times we cannae controls. We kin only hope."

Gespry melodically says, "If they want to be offended, nothing we do or send will stop that."

Sorlu agrees with Gespry.

You fold your arms over your chest.

Nodyre asks, speaking to you, "A fine idea - but first, do you vote Aye on these two?"

Roelon deeply asks, "Aye, ah do think they should brush up on proper ...what is this word ....etiquette?"

Sorlu nods at Roelon.

Roelon nods to you.

Sorlu says, speaking to Roelon, "The elves are overly concerned with such things in a most obnoxious way."

You say, speaking quietly to Nodyre, "No. .I am not sending our folks to the nations without proper edicate and training and everything we can to possible to avoid war."

Gespry melodically says, "The issue is will Hazelnut and the two selected diplomats represent Icemule as they should. Thats why we are trying to select the ones to go."

Nodyre says, speaking to you, "What in the world... Let's start with the first question, Councilor."

Your pearl white lizard begins to work its way down your chest, eyeing something on the ground it wants. You gently herd it back up to your shoulder with your hand. On the way past your chin, it gives you a little nip, just to let you know that it doesn't entirely agree with your intervention.

Nodyre asks, speaking to you, "Are these two individuals satisfactory or not?"

Roelon deeply says, "We need our diplomats first."

Gespry melodically asks, "If your worry is will they offend, then please be so kind as to tell us who we should select?"

Roelon deeply says, "THen we kin decide how to properly equip them to handle their duty, if they choose to accept it."

Nodyre says, speaking to Roelon, "Agreed - pick the individuals, then we can discuss any preparation they may need."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You quietly say, "Ehy you are sending family and friends to a land without training I am not going to vote anyone into that position until I know for a fact that we are sending them in safely with every tool possible to be successful."

Nodyre gazes heavenward.

Gespry gazes heavenward.

Nodyre suddenly stands, his cloak billowing up with the movement.

Gespry melodically asks, "Is that a vote of YES or a vote of No?"

Nodyre says, speaking to you, "Nobody is disagreeing with you."

Nodyre says, speaking to you, "We are asking you a very specific question, however, that has no bearing on the matter you're skipping aheda to."

Nodyre asks, speaking to you, "Do you approve of Falvicar and Elliathe as our two diplomats?"

Roelon deeply says, "Safe to say we also agree, in choosin' our diplimats, we will assure they recieve proper knowledge of what lies ahead."

Roelon nods to you.

Sorlu whispers, "If you do not, then feel free to speak your mind, Councillor."

A massive snowy white tiger flops to the ground and begins grooming her fur with long rasps of her tongue.

Sorlu nods at Roelon.

A massive snowy white tiger scrambles back up onto her feet.

Gespry melodically says, "So we have 4 ayes and 1 abstain."

Gespry melodically says, "That is not unanimous."

Roelon deeply says, "However, we cannae move to the next step without choosin'."

Roelon nods to you.

Nodyre says, "Indeed it is not."

Gespry melodically says, "Ok, next set of names."

Roelon deeply says, "Choosin' names might not matter if we're stuck on the one issue."

Roelon nods.

Gespry melodically asks, "Opalina, since you refuse to agree or dissagree, please tell us who your nominations are?"

Gespry melodically says, "I have about ten minutes..before I have to leave."

Roelon deeply says, "So consider in our vote, that the diplomat will also recieve the guideance to do their duty..."

Nodyre says, "Same here."

Nodyre says, "If we have to schedule another meeting for this, then so be it - but I'd prefer that not be the case."

Gespry nods at Nodyre.

Sorlu whispers, "Do not let time restraints force your vote or influence your opinion."

Nodyre taps his foot impatiently.

You quietly say, "I do not know this woman you want to send. my vote is no."

Nodyre says, "Good lord."

Roelon deeply asks, "Do we he another second then?"

Nodyre asks, "Then who is another name?"

You quietly say, "It doesn't matter the name."

Nodyre stares at you.

Gespry melodically says, "Ok, so you are refusing, based on the end result,"

Gespry melodically says, "Ok, I'm done."

Gespry waves.

Nodyre says, "As am I."

Gespry forcefully crosses one arm over his leather bodysuit and offers Nodyre a formal bow.

Roelon deeply asks, "Do we call from previous Coucilors perhaps? Arianiss or Kobane?"

Nodyre says, speaking to you, "Well done, councilor."

Gespry nods at Sorlu.

Gespry nods at Roelon.

Gespry melodically says, "Till next meeting."

Merrymaker Gespry just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Conquerer of Reim Nodyre just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Short thick tail wagging happily, a stocky snow white puppy with oversized black-tipped paws trots out of sight.

Roelon deeply says, "They could do the job...well...never mind.."

Sorlu says, "If she was not comfortable with those options, such is her right."

Sorlu nods.

Sorlu glances at a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Roelon sighs.

Sorlu shrugs at you.

Roelon deeply says, "Ah was goin' to suggestion ah second, but well.."

Roelon glances at a pair of Ossian pine doors.

You quietly say, "They haven't even signed up on any lists to want to go."

Your pearl white lizard suddenly gets a notion to climb up the side of your head. After sustaining what feels like a newly pierced ear, you can feel it sitting up there with its tail hanging down the back of your neck. Knowing the little scamp will probably bite at your hand if you try to grab it, you simply tilt your head to the side. The lizard slides back down to your shoulder where it belongs. You can hear it emit a little huff in protest though. That lizard just has to have the last word!

Sorlu acts puzzled.

Sorlu tried to hold your hand, but your group status is closed. Click GROUP OPEN to let him hold your hand.

Sorlu gently takes hold of Roelon's hand.

The green-gold web of protection surrounding a massive snowy white tiger falls away, unraveling as it fades.

Sorlu gawks at you.

Your group status is now open.

You join Sorlu.

Faint green-gold filaments spiral inward from the local surroundings and weave themselves around you.

The green-gold web of protection surrounding a massive snowy white tiger falls away, unraveling as it fades.

(OOC) Sorlu's player whispers to the group, "Why are they both upset? I don't get it."

Roelon deeply says, "The women spoken of, did put her name."

Roelon nods to you.

(OOC) Sorlu's player whispers to the group, "And it's clearly now ooc? what in the world."

You ask, speaking quietly to Roelon, "She did?"

You quietly ask, "Wher?"

Roelon nods to you.

Roelon deeply says, "She ask spoken about it last time, when the Mayor asked us to find diplomats."

Roelon deeply says, "She also felt she might not be picked, if ah recall, if she did toss her name in to one of us."

Roelon nods to you.

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Sorlu, "Ah believe ah heard her ah few times. Once at town center."

Sorlu nods at Roelon.

Sorlu says, "I have spoken with her quite a few times now. Not enough to call her my friend, obviously...but I do quite like her."

Roelon deeply says, "And just because we choose who we wish to be our emissaries, does nae mean they hae to accept. They kin refuse."

Roelon nods to you.

You quietly say, "Nalver came up to me and asked if he could be a candidate."

Roelon nods to you.

You nod at Roelon.

Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "He also slayed ah poor kobold who was speakin' his mind in Wehnimers last night."

Sorlu says, "This fight isn't going anywhere. We have plenty of time to work this out."

Sorlu smiles at you.

Roelon deeply says, "Upset several landin' folk."

You quietly say, "But I always would like them to be trained correctly.. I mean in the past we've had several instances of sending folks and hurting their feelings."

You say, speaking quietly to Sorlu, "Thank you."

Roelon nods at Sorlu.

You gawk at Roelon.

Roelon deeply says, "Ah am merly tryin' to help solve the issue. Time is nae on our side sadly."

You quietly say, "I kill kobolds all the time."

Roelon sighs.

You quietly say, "Just for looking at me funny."

Sorlu grins at you.

You quietly ask, "Why not?"

Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "Aye, but this one had an issue it seems regardin' trouble."

Roelon deeply says, "And while ah assume they were tryin' to get information..."

You say, speaking quietly to Roelon, "No I ment time wize."

Roelon deeply says, "Well..."

Roelon grins.

Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "Ah do understand the need to train our elected emissaries. But we hae to choose them first."

Roelon grins.

Roelon deeply says, "Nae disagreein' on that."

Your pearl white lizard suddenly notices something in the air, and tries to climb your face to get at it! You gently remove the little guy's claws from your features, and coax it back to your shoulder, patting it on the head in hopes of persuading the lizard to stay.

You hug Roelon, and he wraps you in a warm embrace in return.