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Post by Storyteller on Dec 30, 2020 8:21:12 GMT
There are several things that Mairwyn would like to do in Arinport, the first being getting a map from the Princess of the first legs of the journey to Ravenwood. Of course, in the immediate environs, maps are useless, but a map to help get near enough would be very helpful.
The second thing she would like to do is ask for some kind of arm-bracelet to commemorate Iritari and his sacrifice. Would that be possible?
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Post by Diocles on Dec 30, 2020 22:13:33 GMT
Do you want the arm bracelet from the princess' store of body ornaments? She is happy to give you something to match your dress.
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Post by Storyteller on Dec 30, 2020 23:22:04 GMT
If I can find something that reminds me of Iri, then yes. I want something to commemorate his beauty, and I don't despair of finding something, given that he is Zenji and was consecrated to Galadrin. Is there something like that?
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Post by Diocles on Dec 31, 2020 6:22:57 GMT
You describe Iri to Ante without mentioning anything particular, and Ante gasps and claps her hands in glee. "I have just the thing, sweetheart." Then she shows and gives to you a metal bracelet designed in the shape of interlocking lilies, the petals being mother of pearl outlined in gold, the center of the flowers being yellow sapphires. Ante puts it on you and then, to your surprise, kisses you on the mouth! "Lovely." Is she talking about the bracelet or your face?
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Post by Storyteller on Dec 31, 2020 6:24:21 GMT
I look down and blush. This lovely Princess is very kind, and she given me just the perfect gift. "Thank you, Your Highness," I say, and I leave it unclear whether it is for the bracelet or for the kiss--or both.
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Post by Diocles on Dec 31, 2020 6:26:06 GMT
Princess Ante takes your hand and strolls with you to the royal library. For your rescue of me, I owe you and your beautiful companions much. She gestures to the wide halls and tall shelves of the dimly-lit library. "Surely there will be maps here!"
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Post by Storyteller on Dec 31, 2020 6:27:43 GMT
"Thank you, Your Highness." I look around the room. It is huge, much larger than I had imagined any private library might be, but then, this is the royal library of Arinport.
I look over the place. How is it organized? I can read Zenji, so I look for anything to indicate maps.
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Post by Diocles on Dec 31, 2020 6:43:56 GMT
[int check]
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Post by Storyteller on Dec 31, 2020 6:57:16 GMT
(Rolled an 8; made it)
"Hmm."
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Post by Diocles on Jan 1, 2021 1:40:17 GMT
It takes some searching, but after about half an hour you find the maps you want. They were made by Mikkel himself! Your heart skips a beat.
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Post by Storyteller on Jan 1, 2021 1:42:28 GMT
"Mikkel," I breathe. "Your Highness," I say, "do you know when you received these maps? If the caravan of traders is one that comes to the Arinport often?"
As I am speaking, I run my fingers over the maps. Not only do we need them, they are a comforting connection to Ravenwood, and to Mikkel himself.
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Post by Diocles on Jan 1, 2021 1:49:05 GMT
Princes Ante shrugs. "I have no idea, darling, but I'm sure the royal steward knows." She claps her hands and has a well-dressed, middle-aged male slave summoned to her, and he bows low. She asks her servant, and he responds to you, as instructed.
"Yes, this particular Sentinel uses Arinport as his southern terminus."
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Post by Storyteller on Jan 1, 2021 9:24:39 GMT
"So perhaps if I left a message for him, if he returned here, you could give it to him?" I ask. The loss of Iritari hits me afresh, and I somehow want to cling to anyone whom I have been close to. Mikkel was dear to me as even my cousins were not.
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Post by Diocles on Jan 1, 2021 11:58:36 GMT
Ante squeezes your hand. "Of course, dearest." She is very fond of you.
You look back over the map. It's a fine map with a lot of information that will take some time to understand.
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Post by Storyteller on Jan 1, 2021 12:03:58 GMT
"Thank you, Your Highness," I say. "How could I repay you for this kindness?"
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