AWRR Chapter 9
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Summary
- Session date: 2022--6-11
Vaze welcomes everyone to the exhibition with an announcement of Sébastien and Chitara's wedding.
Gueiris's aunt tells him about an opportunity to go to Akhas with Lavinia instead of to Morro. He goes to find Lavinia, and helps her with her archery and then tells her the excellent news.
Inga talks to Rosalie about her plans for the future, and whether she might want to follow in her mother's footsteps as a spy. She agree, as long as they can make a space for Juno in her life.
Lamont talks with Captain Alcina Vern, who congratulates him on his marriage, and offers him guidance in managing his dragonmark in preparation or going to Akhas.
Zanne approaches Leonora to talk about the fallout from Therma Alba and the possibility of strengthening inter-house cooperation in intelligence and security.
Victorina meets Roscoe and Ioun, who tell her that they will lend their full support to her cause. Once she gets a break to find something to eat, she shares the good news with Chitara.
Lamont and Nik regroup and Lamont talks some about his father's time in Akhas. they go to get some refreshments and are joined by Rosalie. She wishes them well for their engagement and they talk about their plans for the future, with hopes to meet up again oversees. Afterwards, Rosalie runs into Juno, and tells her about her travel plans. Juno also discusses the possibility of heading overseas so that they won't have to be apart as much.
Leonora finds Akan and tells him that they have chosen someone else for their proposition, but hopes that they can be friendly and that he will come and visit them nonetheless. She then goes to find Nik and Lamont to make plans for them to come to Nachtur.
Nik runs in to Coifárë and Kitty, and they talk about the wedding. They reassure him about his publishing woes, and they talk about plans for Akhas.
Sebastien introduces Chitara to his mother. Chitara presses him about rumours he referenced, but they both agree that they're not of any major concern.
Chitara seeks out Nik to tell him that she may need his help continuing her work in Ahkas helping slaves escape
Lamont runs into Gueiris and they talk about their god fortunes. They discover that they will both be taking positions on Akhas and decide to celebrate. Swearing to have just *one* drink, the manage to summon Coifárë. Nik joins them shortly afterwards, and they toast to old friends in new places and make plans together for their futures.
Session
The Akhasic Expo Begins!
Chitara: The Akhasic delegation has mostly blended in with their neighbors up til now, preferring to save the politics and flash for more public settings. Other than the flags outside, they could have been anyone.
Today, however, their rented manor has become almost a fairground. Music fills the air (along with some animal noises from the drakes and other livestock), delicious smells seem to beckon all who come near, and the gardens are full of tempting booths and performers
Victorina: Victorina handles the smooth operation of the booths. Chitara is left with being the hostess for now.
Vaze: rises to the stage to greet the assembled guests and dignitaries
Vaze: A warm welcome to you, my Nerathi friends! We are honoured to have you as guests on this momentous day, which serves as a symbol of our peoples' culture and heritage. In a gesture of friendship, please partake of our food and enjoy the demonstrations of talent and skill of our artisans and performers! And further, as a gesture towards our continued close relationship, I am pleased today to announce the engagement of my beloved niece Chitara to his grace, Sébastien Doumens, Duke of Harcourt! May their union be as happy and as strong as the union of our peoples!
Chitara: smiles and politely takes Seb's hand, waving at the crowd
Sebastien: Grins widele and pat's Chitara's hand
Sebastien: waves at the crowds
Gueiris and Alexeria Discuss an Assignment in Akhas
Josh: (Did Gueiris come with his family, with Lavinia, or on his own?)
Gueiris: (I would want to meet up with Lavinia, but I dont see why I wouldnt come with family)
Alexeria Kyrnon: will try to keep the family together for a little bit at first, just to present the proper image socially.
Alexeria Kyrnon: What do you think of our allies?
Alexeria Kyrnon: asks Gueiris once the family has split up some.
Gueiris: The Akhasic? I haven't had an opportunity to work with them.
Alexeria Kyrnon: It's funny you should mention that...
Alexeria Kyrnon: I'm sure you've been following what's been going on in Morro?
Gueiris: I am aware, yes.
Alexeria Kyrnon: Then I don't think it will surprise you to learn we have the opportunity for some lucrative work in that conflict.
Gueiris: It doesn't. So more troops are being moved in. How did you imagine the Kyrnon getting involved?
Alexeria Kyrnon: Generally, we'll be reforming and regrouping some of our more veteran troops for assistance and training. In specific, I think you and I have some details to discuss.
Gueiris: Its been a while since I worked on logistical details, but I'm sure it will come back quickly. How soon are things moving? I do have other commitments.
Alexeria Kyrnon: smiles at that.
Alexeria Kyrnon: Those other committments are what I wanted to discuss. While I have no doubt your fiance would happily accompany you to Morro, I'm not sure a war zone is the best place for a pair of newlyweds to start their life together.
Gueiris: That really is between her and myself, don't you think? I confess, it may prove challenging. I'm fine with challenging.
Alexeria Kyrnon: Well, I may have an alternative, less immediately dangerous, but I would wager no less challenging.
Gueiris: You have my attention. I'm all ears.
Alexeria Kyrnon: gestures around you both at the exposition.
Alexeria Kyrnon: With our renewed alliance, both the Houses and the central government will be deploying assets to Ebemar.
Alexeria Kyrnon: Military advisors, especially, will be be valued, given the situation in eastern Ahkas.
Alexeria Kyrnon: It's a different sort of assignment, but one I believe you can handle. It would give you more command experience, a chance to operate more independently, which I think may appeal to you, and is, in the immediate sense, a safer posting for you and Hersir Feigrsteinn than going to Morro.
Gueiris: I cannot argue with much of those points. It does weaken the strength in Morro, but I guess it doesn't preclude going there if things become strained there.
Gueiris: I havent been to Ebemar. Have you?
Alexeria Kyrnon: Years ago, just after the treaty was signed. The land is beautiful, though I imagine the city has changed in the intervening years. I was just a child then.
Gueiris: well then. I best absorb as much as I can from this festival. I am sure Lavinia would be excited to travel, and less tentative than storming right into a war zone.
Alexeria Kyrnon: smiles and nods.
Alexeria Kyrnon: I shouldn't keep you then.
Gueiris: Thank you, Aunt.
Alexeria Kyrnon: I am doing nothing less than my duty. Now go, find your fiance, be young. 🙂
