The flow of ale at the Great Hall, alas, has been tapped. Rather there is a flow of servants and impressed warriors in and out of the hall. The benches and...
While the preparations occur, Pascentius will try to learn about why the Lady is here, initially by rubbing shoulders with her guardsmen and possibly working...
... Tathal assists in the setting up of tables when he spots Vibennis approching, but when he's not doing that he's peeking into the kitchen, enjoying the ...
ooc: Currently on the scene of the feast preparations are Pascentius and Tathal. I've sent notes to their players about what they've seen and heard. If...
... Morien will help if the occasion calls for it. Otherwise, he will spend time with the men who came back from patrol, asking about signs of Saxons and about...
... Aelfric enters the Grand hall avoiding any stares. He retreats into the corner and leans against a pillar. He tenses his back stretching his tight fitting...
... As soon as Morien notices Aelfric enter the room, his first reaction is to go to someone with authority (guard sergeant, Vibennis, Blain...) and ask what...
... Aelfric enjoys the commotion that comes before all feasts. He becomes aware of someone staring at him. He flicks his eyes towards Morien and then back to...
... Tathal steals a bit of bread to munch on and tide him over untill the feast is ready. He wanders over to find Morien, once he's helped set up the tables....
... Tathal stares coldly at Aelfric and leans over to say softly to Morien "Did you hear the rumor? This welp apparently has an audience with the Lord of the ...
ooc: Eventually the meet and greet (or is it choke and throttle) scene with Aelfric, Morien, Tathal will come to an end. At this time Aelfric and his...
... Tathal, having little use for a chapel when it's not Mass, does not follow them. Instead he heads outside to chat with the guards who have just recently...
ooc: Hope I didn't give the impression that the conversation between Aelfric, Morien and Tathal was over. Pascentius and Rhys can join in if they choose....
Alefric notes that Morien has followed him and is still staring at him as he wanders through the Bailey. He stops suddenly and faces Morien, he speaks with a...
... OOC: Sorry I didn't answer this sooner. I have been a bit busy... IC: Morien makes an inarticulated grunt. "There can't be no peace with the Saxons......
... Morien faces the Saxon, cold hatred in his eyes. First man in years he hasn't had to look down to, they are roughly of the same size. He growls: "I would...
OOC: sorry folks! It's been a busy few weeks - first the Australian Ambassador to the Philippines gets caught up in a bomb-wired building by disgruntled...
... Rhys helps out as best he can, still dirty from his day's work. As soon as he can, he leaves, to clean himself up and return, more fittingly attired and...
... Rhys has had nothing to do with Aelfric, has not heard the conversation or been near enough to follow the exchange. But when Morien extends his arm to stop...
Pascentius is fairly unaware of the hubbub surrounding the new Saxon. His presence at the feast does not bother Pascentius much, seeing that the Saxon has...
... When Morien extends his arm towards Aelfric he stops and looks down at him and keeps his emotions in check. 'You would fit into the front line of any army...
... Morden answers. "Saxon 'peace talks' are well known to men of Belgae. Was it not where Stonehenge is now, where the 'peace talks' ended with the Night of...
... Morien looks at the Saxon, coldly. "Vortigern betrayed his own people as well, even his own sons recognized that and turned against him. But are you saying...
... Morien replies. "Vortigern was never our king. He was an evil man who gained his crown through trickery. You accuse me of being prejudiced and yet you...
For a time Aelfric and Morien are the center of attention. But to the disappointment of the crowd no blows are exchanged. Aelfric turns to the chapel and...