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[filiusenox]

William stopped in the doorway.
"Huh? Oh I'm going to execute him. He seems like the sort who deserves it. Why?"

[Dwarmin]

Tala wasn't late. She took a moment to steady her breath, and swept down the street in as regal a manner as she could stand. Vespius and Veritas were at her side, and had insisted on safeguarding her on the final leg of the trip. Tala was was sure that was the glimmer of a tear in the eye of usually stoic Veritas, though.

Talas garb was otherwise as she had planned that morning, but, on the suggestion of a friend, she had added one small thing-a light pink ribbon, tethered to a lock of her hair.

Tala began to pick up stragglers in her wake-a few people she knew... A certain one eyed pirate swept his hat off his hand and bowed, grinning lavishly. Gunn Gorvasten had traveled all the way from Uden and gave a proper salute. Lien merely nodded, hand on his blade...and dozens more. They had all come to see her...even Talas 'mother' had her own private box, above the crowd-little more than a silk veiled figure.

She thought...here we go... and stepped into the aisle, smiling radiantly.

Pasha was there waiting, hands behind his back-unsurprisingly tense, he seemed to be on the edge of sprinting down the road and pick her up. Tala on the other hand, couldn't of been more mellow...she mouthed the words to Pasha, knowing he would understand-Relax.

As tradition dictated, she extended her right hand for Nikephoros to take, to lead her down the aisle. In lieu of a Father, he had volunteered to do the traditional right of giving away. Tala supposed Nikephoros was a man of two worlds-he would have wanted a daughter of his own to do this for...and he would have wanted her for himself-ah, and if he had been just a bit more insistent, a bit more courageous? Who knows what could have happened.

Tala glanced over at Nikephoros, locking him place with her green eyes. She didn't have to say what was on her mind-Thank you.

[filiusenox]

William was lounging on the third pew, and was looking bored with the situation he was in. Chironas had her head on his shoulder, her hand on his thigh, and was looking around intently at the surroundings. He hoped, in the back of his mind, that she wasn't hoping for a wedding any time soon.
He itched his arm and then watched the ceremony, but his eyes flickered about, looking for anything of interest or out of the ordinary.

BOOORRRINNNG.


Later, like a day or two after the wedding:
William searches for rumors of legendary swordsmen who are alive or in there aren't any, then at least in a state of unlife, still strong enough to wield a blade.

[CyberGenesis]

Accept deal. Give him an iron sigil showing that he is employed by the Empire. Retcyl and his ships left for Talama.

Employed: 1 Tactical Warship (1.5d upkeep)
You leave for Ligoria

William searches for rumors of lengendary swordsmen who are alive or in there aren't any, then atleast in a state of unlife but still strong enough to wield a blade.

[24] The last swordsman of any repute anyone in Talama had heard of should certainly be dead by now - he was last seen shortly before Laythe's parents ascended the throne. There are rumors of a pair of brothers of a high calibre of skill. One moved from the coast to the Green Empire years ago, the other had been serving in Galam - Commander Raine Zach

[filiusenox]

William will find more info or rumors on Commander Raine Zach.

[Shootandrun]

At the meeting with William

Kathos shrugged, looking amused.

"I fought a few battles against his forces, back in the days... Kothitas is a powerful nation, William. They have some powerful armies, and competent officers. Be careful when you'll go there. Why do you want to  execute Marlax, anyway?"

Some time earlier, during summer

((CG once gave me swordplay training rolls in the IRC. I wrote a post, saved it, and forgot to actually post it :/... I found that lying around on my computer earlier today.))

[Swordplay training: CG rolled 46545]

Kathos and Adrian were walking in one of the gardens of the palace. They chatted for some time without any specific subject, until Kathos stopped walking, looking ahead and smiling. A servant was entering the courtyard, carrying two wooden swords. Puzzled, Adrian looked at his commander. The Lord Chancellor answered the unspoken question.

“I didn’t fight for too long, Adrian. That was obvious when I met with the assassin, a few weeks ago. I thought that some training wouldn’t hurt. Just because I'm the Lord Chancellor doesn't mean I will never fight again. I want to be ready if I have to defend myself.”

“You mean… You want to fight right now, In the middle of the courtyard?”

Kathos’ grin grew bigger as the servant handed him the training weapons. He gave one to his lieutenant, and he placed himself into a fighting position.

”Indeed.”

Kathos attacked first. He was an extremely aggressive fighter - the Thunderblade, a sword longer than most weapons, nearly always gave him an advantage if he wanted to pierce an opponent's defense. Adrian dogded his first attacks easily. They used to spar alot, back in the days, and Adrian no longer hoped to block Kathos' attacks. Kathos was a strong man wielding a powerful weapon, and when he faced a very defensive enemy, he could simply hit them again and again until his adversaries were too tired to block. However, he was slower than his lieutenant, and Adrian knew that. The officer counter-attacked quickly, and they started to fight furiously. Back in the days, Adrian never won. He was always slightly behind his commander.

After less than a minute, Adrian disarmed Kathos.

"You're right. You are getting rusty."

"We'll meet again tomorrow."

[filiusenox]

At the meeting with William

Kathos shrugged, looking amused.

"I fought a few battles against his forces, back in the days... Kothitas is a powerful nation, William. They have some powerful armies, and competent officers. Be careful when you'll go there. Why do you want to  execute Marlax, anyway?"

"Becuase it sounds like a challenge and it sounds like this Kothitas place needs some change."

[CyberGenesis]

Laythe starts training in Melee combat with her free time with her bodyguards.

[45646]
Progress: Swordsmanship: 0 [50/100]

Continued training into the current season

[34613]
Attained Swordsmanship: 1 [0/200]

Continued training

[65342]
Swordsmanship: 0 [80/100]

William begins training Swordsmanship.

[43621] - At least you can't go backwards
Swordsmanship: 1 [0/200]

[micelus]

Talama, even after going through a revolution, never changed. Still muddy and filled with minor luxaries...and there still was no sight of a Ligorian warship. These Ligorians never did care about their naval defenses, fortunately Hatcur would care for them. While William had immediately disembarked, Retcyl had spent some time unloading their most precious cargo and instructing the men on their orders, especially the escorts. As he finished, he retired to the Embassy, to speak with his Bloody Fist contacts and see how the fake cult was going. Of course, it remained small and perhaps was now unnecessary, but that could be changed.

Sometime later, Retcyl dispatched a messnger to the Palace, requesting a meeting, and found that the Rulers were busy with another supplicant. It would have been a waste of time, Retcyl thought, to sinply wait. No, Retcyl would use that time for something useful.

Send out news that I wish to hire engineers and labourers. Also see how my smuggler is doing.

[filiusenox]

William begins training Swordsmanship.

[thatkid]

"It's better than nothing," Terryn replied to Donald's grumbling as he tossed another fur cloak into the travel chest. "Unless you'd prefer to continue taking odd jobs like this?" The bearded man squinted, and shrugged. "Aye, Command'r. One more long haul an' we'll get t' do some real fightin' again. Sounds good to me."
Terryn gave a short satisfied nod and then turned to survey the winter boots on display in a market stall. They would be traveling for some time, and in the winter at that, he was going to be prepared.

Accept the job.

Prior to all that...

Terryn takes the opportunity to learn how to better run a business whilst in Vasir.

[Ardas]

Meeting with William...

"One cohort of heay infantry should give you the necessary punch.You can take them once I will get on with my campaign, shortly after the wedding. Dress'em up in what you feel will be the best and return them whole once you are done with Polca.
I think that would be it. Good luck."
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At the wedding...


Nikephoros took Tala's hand and smiled gently. He felt weird: leading her down to the altar as her "father". And while he had his doubts and feelings some time ago, he was of steady mind now. This woman was more than a friend, but not he did not lust after her anymore. And he desired nothing more than to continue his work for Ligoria.
He led her down to the altar and then handed her hand to Pasha. Before he moved to stand to the side, he whispered to both of them: "You take care of each other now"

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After the ceremony and reception...

Nikephoros was talking to his lieutunants and captains. Planning was in full swing and he decided what to do and who was coming along. But it was obvious that there would be no more delays. Nikephoros divided up the troops, hoping that 2 regiments in Talama would be enough to police the city.

    Talama Guard (Heavy I, Disciplined) is to come with Nikephoros
    Citadel Guard (Heavy I, Archers (Crossbows)) stays in Talama to guard, together with Kathos' bodyguard.
    Pikemen Regiment (Heavy I, Pike/Reach) comes with Nikephoros
    Heavy Infantry Centuria/Cohort (Heavy I, Tactician) comes with Nikephoros
    Heavy Infantry Centuria/Cohort (Heavy I, Tactician) comes with William
    Vandire's Tercio (Pike/Reach, Hand cannons) comes with Nikephoros

[Taricus]

Laythe's training had gone a bit too well, resulting in the fact that some of it had gone to waste. Nevertheless, she still pushed on towards her goal, a Liberated Ligoria. Of course, at this point, she would need unorthodox methods to achieve victory. This meant aquiring those that had... profane... powers...

Laythe heads out into the city once again, in the same disguise as last time, looking for what mages there are amoung the populace.

[filiusenox]

After the wedding:
William stepped into Rectyl's office and gave the lizard a smile.
"I need to ask you a favor, Rectyl..."


William meets with Rectyl.

[Terenos]

Laythe heads out into the city once again, in the same disguise as last time, looking for what mages there are amoung the populace.

[1,3] Across the city, you ask a few innocent sounding questions, and the mood of whatever street you're in goes cold. The peasantry eyes you suspiciously, taking into account your armor.
"Maybe you should mind your own business. Ain't anyone like that around here. And if there was, we wouldn't tell the likes of you."

You get the distinct feeling you aren't going to make much progress asking questions like this.