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Post by Ryland on Mar 16, 2023 5:25:26 GMT
“Aye, Cousin. We have forever that is just a footstep away, but not enough time to do the things we want.” Ryland replies to Xu Liang and grasps his shoulder before turning to Edward.
“I wish I knew. The only thing we can be certain of, is that our relatives don’t tell the whole truth. I know we can walk to whatever we want. But, is there a limit? I don’t know. We know the reds seem to study powers while the darker haired elders studied the martial arts. Whose right? We needed both in the Pattern War.
"Warm fires, and safe roads, until we meet again." Ryland said.
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Post by XuLiang on Mar 16, 2023 16:04:23 GMT
Xu Liang mirrors Ryland’s gesture, grasping Ryland’s shoulder and smiling warmly.
“May fortune favour your endeavors.” He says to Ryland as he prepares to leave.
He then looks to Edward, “So you wish to camp out here next to the Arden? I am going to go ahead then. The Regent should hear the news as soon as possible, if Lady Eivor has not already reached her and reported what happened.”
“I look forward to seeing you in Amber.” He gives Edward a nod of the head and then seeks out Lord Mortius and informs him of his intent to forge ahead with his small contingent. He then sets out with his share of what was acquired in Shadow, leaving Edwards, Lord Mortius’s and the Army’s share with the Army.
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Post by Edward on Mar 17, 2023 5:22:51 GMT
Edward will bid his farewells to Xu as he moves to meet the Lords and Ladies of the Castle. He would have wanted to go, but to be honest, he was tired. He needed rest. He will have time later to meet the extended family and figure out if he is going to be a part of it, or not.
So, he walked around a bit and finds a place to sit down. He proceeds to take off his boots and wiggles his toes. *sigh* that feels good! He wanted to go back to bed, but decided not. He instead walked around a small bit. This allowed circulation back into his feet. His feet were a bit sensitive, but the discomfort was a blessing in disguise.
Edward listened to the surrounding encampment. The stirrings of the troops made him proud. He never had an opportunity like this before. To lead, to be the leader.
After a long while, he figured he needed to be seen. He cleaned himself up as best as he can, got dressed, and moved around the troops looking for the leaders and discussed what their plan is while resting here in Amber.
Feeling refreshed, he moved back to his tent, closed the flap, and proceeded to accomplish maintenance on his abilities.
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Post by Admin on Mar 20, 2023 6:36:28 GMT
OOC: Probably easier to split Xu Liang off here.
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Post by Admin on Mar 20, 2023 6:59:26 GMT
The mountain air is bracing, and all in the army feel refreshed after a rest. Even the constant drizzle can't lower their spirits this morning. Spells maintained and rested, Edward is greeted by the new day. He is given a message asking him to have breakfast with Lord Motius.
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Post by Edward on Apr 10, 2023 5:24:58 GMT
(Sorry, I didn't read your last post.)
After given the message, Edward moves to ensure he is clean and prepped for a meeting with Lord Motius.
This must be very important for the Lord himself to be sending an invite for breakfast. I can't imagine what he would want with the likes with me.
Asking for directions, Edward is told where to find Lord Motius and proceeds with earnest. After reaching the encampment...he survey's the area to see if the Lord is set up with guards, a watchman, or anyone who may act as an intermediary to let the Lord know he was here.
"I have arrived at the invite of Lord Motius. Please let him know that I am here."
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Post by Admin on Apr 10, 2023 6:14:31 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/SR48HcC/harold-motius~png Edward finds Motius sitting on a camp stool under a waxed canvas tarp strung between three trees. He boils a can of coffee over the fire. One of Xu Liang's men is with him. "Edward, the rest of your family has let us. You are the ranking officer here. Xu's man Captain Lu Meng has returned with a message for you," Motius tells him.
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Post by XuLiang on Apr 10, 2023 6:33:46 GMT
Captain Lu Meng stands and bows to Lord Edward from the waist to 45 with his head up. He then straightens up and says, “Lord Han has gone on to Amber but we were not allowed to accompany him. There are many of the Rangers hidden and fortified along the path up to the pass. If you were to proceed without permission it would be a very bloody affair.”
“I suspect the army will not be allowed back into Amber unless some negotiations were to take place.”
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Post by Edward on Apr 11, 2023 4:49:37 GMT
As Edward steps closer to Lord Motius, He instinctively bows to the Lord before addressing Xu's Captain.
Returning the bow, but not quite as deeply as the Captain, but with the same visage and acknowledgement as he was given....
"Your name Sir. I don't recall if Lord Liang had mentioned you but I would like to know to whom I am addressing."
and after a moment to let the leader say his needs, he offers this..."Given the size of our troops and our unfamiliarity of the terrain...I would dare say it would be easier for us to stay here and recover. However, I would need a small detachment to gain access to the resources of Amber in order to treat our troops. I would be happy to negotiate on its behalf with the leadership of Amber. I don't know yet if they will help us, but it would be a loss to even fail to try."
as he addresses Lord Motius, he adds. "I would ask that I take Captain Meng here to represent the troops. Do you find that agreeable?"
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Post by XuLiang on Apr 12, 2023 0:55:57 GMT
At Edwards proposal the captain looks shocked at the suggestion that an outsider would represent an army he was, at best, an auxiliary of. “I will follow your commands but surely Lord Mortius would prefer to send one of his senior commanders?” He looks to Lord Mortius to see what his reaction is.
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Post by Admin on Apr 12, 2023 5:17:15 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/SR48HcC/harold-motius~png "If they weren't pleased enough to let Captain Meng through the pass when he was with Xu then the probably won't be willing to do so now. You could cross, I'd wager and I could probably convince them to admit me. House Motius is currently in favour with Regent Flora. "What do you say, Ed? The two of us can ride for Amber and let the Captain here command the army until our return."
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Post by Edward on Apr 13, 2023 4:04:24 GMT
Edward bows to Lord Motius. "Yes Sire. I will be happy to visit Amber with you. I have never met any of the direct family before."
He can't keep himself from smiling. Deep down, Edward knows that this is the real deal. His former family is but a shadow, literally and figuratively, from this place.
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Post by XuLiang on Apr 14, 2023 3:37:16 GMT
The captain, still a little surprised at his sudden promotion, says, "I will endeavor to look after the Army until your return." He works with Lord Mortius to introduce him to the senior officers and the chain of command above him. (IE who has the authority to relieve him or give him orders.) They can see that he is already thinking about how to assess the capabilities of this new command and perhaps improve them.
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Post by Admin on Apr 14, 2023 5:53:26 GMT
Edward and Motius are given the same reception Xu Liang had: suspicious checking of scrolls and drawings, guards hushed discussion of what to do, then a final decision to have them ride to Amber with a pair of Rangers as guards.
It is a journey of a few days; the guards almost mute the whole time.
"I wish we had some of those cards," Harold mutters, "It'd be nice to know what my sisters have been doing and planning while I was gone."
The path takes them winding around the broad base of a large hill in the forest. Julian's hunting Lodge and headquarters for the Rangers are at the top, but the guards continue along the way to Kolvir.
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Post by Edward on Apr 15, 2023 3:38:52 GMT
As the two gents continue to ride and converse...Edward will ask Lord Motius what his relation is with Amber. Several questions will arise such as "What cards are you speaking of? What is their purpose?" So, in other words, Edward will throw an occasional question at the Lord to find out more about what goes on in Amber and what is their role in such things.
Edward knows he will be a pawn. Literally. He will work on trying to become better at these affairs and how to negotiate them.
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