Fantasy World Creations

Location: Amelia's room
Date: Day 13 - 10 am


Amelia set the two different colored shards, from the dungeon, on the floor of her room as she looked at Nyx, "Okay, just try using Mending on these and see if it works. Then we can move on to stage two.

Amelia had a notebook and a pencil out taking notes on this entire process. the goal was to see if they could infuse the crystals with power to up their value but first Amelia thought it would be easier to have two whole ore to work with. There were bags under her eyes from lack of sleep but she was too excited to see if her idea would work to not give it a shot.

"Restore!" Nyx called out as he focused on the crystal shards. Soon enough the crystal shard started to magically form itself as it grew from the parts you had snapped off of it.

QuoteAlso note what day and time this takes place. Don't forget you plan to read books on current time in RP.

Location: Amelia's room
Date: Day 13 - 10 am

Amelia looks at the new growing crystal cluster with a nod of approval the mixing colors of the two base gems causing interesting patterns in the structure.

"Great," Amelia smiled, "now we just have to see if my idea will work or not. Remember when we found that door in the sewers? I want you to pick an energy type even from me will work and try to transfer the energy from that source to the crystal to give it an element type. Like in one of my videogames back home. "

"Have you tried to take energy from something like the wind or shadows?" She askes trying her best to remember.

[info]Will have Nyx try to pull energy from natural things to see if it works

Plants, fire, wind, water, to see if the energy is any different.[/info]

Nyx began to experiment, he cast a spell as well, and this was the first time you've seen him cast one of the traditional spells the other mages of this country used. He used it to light a nearby candle, and then using his ability, he attempted to move it.

"Energy Transfer!" He paused. "Hmm, I'm getting a message 'Ability not yet unlocked'."

He began to try it with other things too, and from his experiments, he managed to get mana from plants. He got the error from fire. But he wasn't able to pull anything from either wind or water. He tried it with shadows too, but had the same result. Lastly, when he attempted to move mana into the crystal, you didn't see anything special, though Nyx eyed it curiously.

"It's glowing." He remarked. "But faintly."

"Well, I'm certainly not using my energy for anything at the moment. As long as you don't drain me dry I have no problem polishing this beauty until it glows like a night light"  she smiled.

[info]using a hero point to unlock any sort of transfer exstension that increases the amount that can be given from one thing to the other.[/info]

As you wished for the fact that the crystal would begin to glow like a night light, a notification appeared in your view.

[okay]Your wish is granted.[/okay]Nyx blinked a couple of times too.

"Strange, I just received a new title." Nyx said. "The Chosen of a God." You immediately recognized that as one of the titles you had received earlier in the week, if you recall correctly, it was during the time you were feeding Liudger Ebner the information about the games and trading card games of your world. "And a notification too 'A wish has been granted'."

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Nyx continued to experiment then. however, unlike last time he was able to successfully make use of the fire from the candle. The fire itself winked out of existence, but according to Nyx, the crystal grew a bit brighter. You yourself couldn't personally see it however. Nyx continued to use his ability for the next hour, marking himself as the source, along with you, and by the time you felt extremely sleepy, Nyx stared wonderingly at the crystal.

"It's brighter than before, but still dim." Nyx said, but still, you yourself couldn't see this 'glow' that Nyx mentioned. "I've been trying to put more mana into it, and it keeps getting brighter, but... I'm extremely sleepy right now."

"Then let's stop for right now," Amelia said sitting down after the session feeling like she had just spent hours working out. "If you had to guess how much longer would you need to properly fill this crystal?"

She stood up and moved to attempt to lift the crystal cluster and put it in her bag. "I want to show this to Conrad while we train today. See just how valuable putting mana in things is for different applications,"


She said pulling out the bag of dried cat treats, "For all, your hard work." She smiled tossing a treat in the air. "You've gone above and beyond today."

[info]I am going over to Conrad's office with the crystal[/info]

"I have no clue how long." Nyx admitted as he eyed the flying treat. With a single pounce he grabbed on to it in midair, then quickly came back down to devour his prey. It didn't take Nyx long to eat it, and once satisfied the two of you went out to Conrad's office.

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"Your Provisional Majesty, Her Grace, Amelia. Welcome to my office." Conrad said as he noticed you walk in. He continued to read the stack of papers in front of him however, and didn't even look up from his work. "Are you here to take my offer to train our magic? A necessary skill in my opinion."

Amelia steps into his office and closes the door, "Yes, I figured today would be as good a day as any to train if you are open to it."

"I also wanted you to look at something and see if you could help me appraise a material I have and tell me if you can think of any unique uses for it, or if it is more valuable raw." With a heavy thud, she places the crystal cluster on the table.

"I was told this crystal contains mana and I wanted to ask your expert opinion on it. I was also hoping we could use this to help with my training so that I can hopefully train to see the mana myself,"

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[info]I would like to do 4hrs of expedited training for sense mana.
[/info]

"Hmm, one of the crystals from the Cave of Goblins if I'm not mistaken. Kurt mentioned the little adventure there. But to find one that is as cleanly removed as this one. Well done... Unfortunately, the dungeon itself generates these in abundance, they're not particularly rare as other dungeons can create them, they're not sturdy either, and are easily crushed. At most... It's a keepsake adventurers take with them from their first time in the dungeon."

"As for it containing mana... That would be... rather strange. It's not unheard of ancient items being filled with mana. A country that once existed in this world had something called 'magitools', small trinkets that used magic to do things. A pot that could heat water was one such example. However, that knowledge the Idorian mages kept closely guarded, but since the last decade the survivors have been more willing to share in what they knew. I personally haven't been able to create a meeting with any of the Idorian mages however, they tend to be high in demand, and since the Shifting, I've had my hands busy on managing what little schools we have left in our country and other bureaucratic affairs our country has."

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QuoteRoll a Training check.

"Could you do me a favor and humor me by looking at the crystal. Try sensing to see if there is mana in there or not? And I take it from your explanation being able to make raw material with mana inside it would be very valuable?"

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[info]
Double Expedited training check 1 DC 20
(http://forums.fantasyworldcreations.com/Themes/envision2013_smf20_rev3/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll has been tampered with!
Rolled 1d20+6 : 18 + 6, total 24[/info]

[info]Double expedited training 2 dc 20
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+6 : 11 + 6, total 17[/blockquote]
Double expedited training 3 dc 20
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+6 : 3 + 6, total 9[/blockquote]
Double expedited training 4 dc20
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+6 : 5 + 6, total 11[/blockquote]
[/info]

Location: Conrad's Study
Date: Day 13 - 11 AM

"Mana infused items is not a field our country has explored in very much, until we came to this new world and learned of the Idorian mages, we didn't think it was possible. There were stories in our ancient past where items were indeed magical. The suit of armor we keep in our treasury was one such example, though, I admit, is perhaps the only such example of a 'magitool' that we have." Conrad said as he closed his eyes and concentrated on the crystal. "Yes, I see it, there's a pool in here too. A sizable one as well." He opened his eyes again. "I can't say whether or not this will be valuable, though, perhaps the Idorian mages would find interest in it. I can't begin to think how one could make use of this either in its current form, though there could be applications... It may need me to reach out to our neighboring countries though. You said this came from the Cave of Goblins? This is the first I've heard that the crystals in that dungeon were infused with this much mana."

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Location: Conrad's Study
Date: Day 13 - 11 AM - 3 PM

It was during this time that you began to train with Conrad. The head maid Corina had came by too and proceeded to drop of food. "Your Majesty, and Lord Conrad Esser." She stated quickly bowing her head, then moving off.

After the 4 hours of training, you managed to learn new things related with sensing mana. Though, without Conrad's help, you wouldn't have made as much progress. However, by the end of it, you were able to reliably sense mana. You couldn't see it like the way Nyx could. But if you concentrated you could feel the mana in yourself.

QuoteTraining
Sense Mana: 6/6

"Good job You Provisionary Majesty, Amelia... The first step of learning to use magic."

Location: Conrad's Study
Date: Day 13 - 11 AM

"Let's just say my luck has only seemed to increase since coming to this world. For all, we know, this crystal could be the only one of its kind," she said with a wink to solidify her meaning.

"Do you think you could use this to entice some Idorian mages to our nation? I had heard about the nations fall, and I am curious about their methods of craftsmanship. At the very least using this to get our hands on some books or documents may be useful," she said thoughtfully. "Please reach out to anyone you can trust who you think would find such a material interesting. Let's see if we can use this to bait a fish into biting as it were."

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Location: Conrad's Study
Date: Day 13 - 11 AM - 3 PM

Amelia gave a tired sigh of elation as she finally succeeded at her task. "I did it! I did it!"

Going over to Conrad she gave him a quick hug, "Without your help, this would not have been possible. Thank you, Conrad!"

she then remembered his personal space and let him go.

Location: Conrad's Study
Date: Day 13 - 11 AM

"It isn't particularly rare, though, our Cave of Goblins is one of the fewer crystal dungeons. We do have Idorian mages visit once in awhile, if only to look at the cavern, or pass through our country. We could potentially request an Idorian mage to visit. All it would take is a posting from the Guild."

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Location: Conrad's Study
Date: Day 13 - 3 PM

Once you hugged him, you could a slight blush on his features, though, he didn't seem to react much in any other way. "As expected of the hero." Conrad replied.

Location: Conrad study
Date: Day 13 - 4 PM

"Could you help me draft the request? The specifics of the language is something I still struggle with due to the summoning magic." She blushed slightly.

[info]amelia will have Conrad draft the request then have it sent off to the guild. In particular we will partially lie and say it is about the dungeon shifting. Just so felencorp does not get suspicious. Then have it delivered to the guild.

Let me know about what date this will get fulfilled for the calendar
[/info]

She also eats lunch with Conrad seeing the food. She lets him mostly eat in silence with slight small talk until after he takes a bite of his sandwich and realized it was different from the othe plate. " Hey Conrad, do you mind if I take a bite of your sandwich?"

Without thinking she leaned over like she would back home and took a bite of his food right along the lines he had. Back home her friends were used to this kind of greedy behavior though in her haste to try good food she did not think about ettiqute or sharing an indirect kiss.

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Location: Amelia's room
Date: Day 13 - 5 PM

Amelia gets back to her room feeling envigorated looking to relax she spends the rest of the day reading her book

[info]if possible I will spend six hours to finish the book[/info]

Location: Conrad study
Date: Day 13 - 4 PM

"Hmm... Yes, I should have realized that earlier. If you need lessons for writing, be sure to let me know as well. I'll write the letter." Conrad stated as he pulled out a scroll and an inkwell and pen. Soon enough you dictated what you wanted on it, and soon enough Conrad wrote the letter then placed the royal seal on it.

QuoteAlso state how much reward will be.

The moment you reached and ate his sandwhich, Conrad blinked his eyes. "I was... saving that." Conrad said simply.

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Location: Amelia's room
Date: Day 13 - 5 PM - 11 PM

After you had finished with Conrad, you went back to your room to read the book. There were some visitors. Akari had came by just to tell you that her brother was still sick, but that he enjoyed the outing to see the stars. Matilda had come by as well to drop off some food, before rushing out again. Thyra had knocked and peeked through, but the moment she noticed you were busy decided to come by some other time.

QuoteWIS check requested for reading of book.

Location: Conrad study
Date: Day 13 - 4 PM

"The problem is the magic translates anything I read so it is difficult to learn the difference," Amelia laughed.

When asked about the kind of reward to set she thought back to the day with Ebner and what they had set the reward at. Wanting someone both skilled, knowledgeable in the fields of magic, and willing to come at speed she decided to go with something slightly enticing.

[info]Setting reward at 600 gold for a skilled idorian mage [/info]

In response to his statement, she blushed, "Oh, I'm so sorry, I took a bite of your sandwich without thinking. Please take the rest of mine, I promise I'm not sick. I know teaching me takes a lot of energy,"

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Location: Amelia's room
Date: Day 13 - 5 PM - 11 PM

[info]requested Wis check
(http://forums.fantasyworldcreations.com/Themes/envision2013_smf20_rev3/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll has been tampered with!
Rolled 1d20 : 10, total 10[/info]

[okay]keep forgetting mods so its
actually 12[/okay]

Location: Conrad's study
Date: Day 13 - 4 PM

Conrad nodded slowly. "It's quite alright, Your Provisional Majesty... You are the queen, or, will be very soon. Plus, it's just a sandwhich. I don't actually eat much, Kurt usually eats much more than I, though, with his swordsmanship training that he goes through on a daily basis, I would expect him to have a voracious appetite to match." He grinned.  "Follow on this same path that I have, with books, and magic, and you'll find that you can get by with only just a bit of food."

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Location: Amelia's room
Date: Day 13 - 5 PM - 11 PM

You began to read through the rest of the book. The stories of incest, hatred, betrayal, jealousy, and love was a common theme throughout. The stories themselves had names of various Greek gods and goddesses. After the stories of the primordial deities and their children, or, the first generation of the gods, it eventually went to talk about the twelve titans.  From there it went towards talking about the rise of Zeus, and the rest of the more known Olympians. However, the book made mentions of other pantheons as well, or seemed to at least. There were names that reminded you of Egyptian gods. And those from the Norse mythologies too. Overall, you got a sense that there were many gods and goddesses out there. You also found that most of the stories seemed to be primarily in the point of view of Greek mythology, or what you assumed was Greek anyways. There was a lot of stories until it finally came to the creation of the 'races of mankind', and it was there that the book ended.

The ending of the book had a note from the author. It was written in the same language as the first part, or at least you assumed. Before the characters transformed into something readable for you, they at least looked similar to what you remember before.

Dear Reader,

The story of the birth of your world is a varied one, where many of those divine beings have touched in order to create the world as you had seen and experienced. From before its creation with the feuds between gods and goddesses, to finally the creation of mankind, the world's history before the entrance of man was long and fraught with the meanderings and goings of the gods. The world itself is a fragile thing, one that even the slightest of push could cause the whole thing to collapse. But if not for these beings, there would be no man, the world would be devoid of anything of substance. Travel forth and and enjoy what your world has to offer, see it in a new light, make it into a whole new world.

-Artemis

QuoteYou could attempt to read and study the book for 4 hours each time, just roll a WIS check for each 4 hour attempts. Taking 20 on studying the book will be much longer at 80 hours total, but you'll get every bit of information that is written on it thoroughly known and memorized. If you are seriously going to aim for that, keep track of total hours read in your Calendar.

Location: Conrad's study
Date: Day 13 - 4 PM

"Wait a second, you haven't been eating properly? It's important to take care of yourself physically if you want to maintain your best mental capacity. That's why people back home learn martial arts or play sports at schools," Amelia said slightly shocked that a man like Conrad was not taking good care of himself.

"We're going to be working closely together on a number of projects that are going to take a lot of time and stamina. It will be my job as a ruler to make sure the people under me are taking care of themselves and not going to pass out from exhaustion. It's been proven that exercise helps people think faster too."

As Amelia keep talking about the value of food and exercise to the brain she seemed to just continue to build steam as she went as she came to a realiziation, "I figured how to pay you back for all this training. I'm going to put together a exercise and training regime for you that we are going to do at least a few times a week in the morning to work on your strength and stamina." Amelia said with a smile.

"And don't think about wimping out on me it's important that you eat right and exercise and I'll make this a royal order if I have too." Amelia winked, "Don't worry I promise to start slow. I'm also going to put together a meal plan for you with Corina and the cooks. I don't want to hear about you not eating properly ever again."

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Location: Amelia's room
Date: Day 13 - 5 PM - 11 PM

Amelia takes note of what little she was able to read before going off to bed with Nyx.

[info]Writing some basic notes to act as a help action when explaining this during the meeting[/info]

Location: Conrad's study
Date: Day 13 - 4 PM

Conrad groaned. "You're starting to sound like mother..." He made himself listen to you however. After you mentioned the training regime, Conrad drew a long sigh. "I really don't have the stamina for such things..." He said, complaining.

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QuoteState plans for the next day

Location: Conrad's study
Date: Day 13 - 4 PM


"That's why we are going to start slow and make sure you don't injure yourself the goal is to work on your endurance and flexibility overall. Don't worry, I'll make sure you don't hurt yourself and I'll be with you the entire time." She smiled at his sigh.

"I promise I'll try to make it as interesting as possible. We'll start early tomorrow so that the plans for your day are not bothered. Just make sure you dress in light breathable clothes. Oh, and make sure you wear some kind of underwear or loincloth or whatever."

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[info]General Plans
Meeting Conrad in the early morning for endurance and flexibility training

Sending Nyx out back to hunt in the sewers and tell him to collect rat tails or anything else of interest for the day.

Afternoon tea to discuss books and plans
[/info]


Location: Castle Gardens
Date: Day 14 - 8 AM

Amelia arrived a half hour early from the time she had asked Conrad to arrive finding a secluded spot in the gardens away from prying eyes where he could exercise without feeling self-conscious. She had taken a few towels and two blankets from her chamber to use as work out mats instead of working only on the hard ground.

Today the plan was to work slow get him stretched and his blood pumping before she started to do anything like her own judo training. She didn't want to scare him away from what she hoped would become his daily routine.
[info]The goal is to get his blood pumping and begin stretching and light calisthenics I assume this acts as some kind of training season where I am the teacher? [/info]

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Location: Church of Light - Ragnar's Study
Date: Day 14 - 11:30 AM

Amelia had taken a quick bath after working out Conrad and had packed a basket of food, from the kitchen along with a canister of what passed as tea in this world, her notes, and the book before arriving at the Church's door.  Having worked this route a number of times already she quickly made her way to Ragnar's living area to knock at the door a little while before the others were to arrive.

[info]
Requested checks

Training check

[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+6 : 12 + 6, total 18[/blockquote]

Con Check for Hustle
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20 : 19, total 19[/blockquote]

Heal Check message
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+2 : 6 + 2, total 8[/blockquote]

[/info]

Location: Castle Gardens
Date: Day 14 - 7:30 AM

[okay]You leveled up.
You are now level 18. Spend your unallocated points.[/okay]When you woke up at 7, you saw Nyx still fast asleep. You prepped for the day, putting on your clothes and making yourself look presentable, and soon enough found yourselves at the castle's gardens.

QuoteFor a full night's rest, wake up time will be 7 AM, preparing to head out and making it to the gardens will then by 7:30 AM. Nyx will wake up later for his full night's rest.

You were there half an hour early, as it was 8 AM, that Conrad was expected to come. Soon enough you had caught sight of the court mage. He was still dressed in some robes, though, they looked lighter than the usual he wore. It was still very much adorned like his usual set however.

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Location: Castle Gardens
Date: Day 14 - 10:00 AM

With an absolutely tired and exhausted Conrad you nearly made it back to the castle's gates. Conrad was completely out of breath, but you managed to stay in shape during the run.

QuoteTraining
Run: 0/8

The mage was breathing hard. It was easy to tell that this sort of workout wasn't something Conrad was used to at all. "Are... we... almost... done...!" You had attempted to give him a massage as well, but it didn't really do much for his shortness of breath.

Conrad panted his eyes hopeful when he realized that the two of you were near the front gates then.

It was at that moment that a rider on a horse, one who looked to be one of the city's guard came running in. The guard on horseback must have noticed you and Conrad as he immediately changed direction of his horse, and began trotting his way towards you. It was strange. You had never seen a horse in the inner walls of the city's castle. Even Conrad perked up further. Not that it was particular illegal, it was more of manners and etiquette. With Conrad still breathing heavy, it was the guard who spoke first.

"Magister Conrad! There's a situation at the gates. I've been sent by the guard captain to report back to the castle."

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QuotePostponing Ragnar's study til we have this scene.

Location: Castle Gardens
Date: Day 14 - 10:00 AM

"What kind of problem at the gate?" Amelia asked as she saw the look on the guard's face.

"Friend's list!"

"Kurt, there seems to be a situation at the gate,"

"Nyx there is a problem at the Gate. We may need healing if things go wrong,"

without realizing what she was doing Amelia was already off to make see what kind of problem was at the gate. "Let's have a look, Conrad!"

QuoteHeading to the City Gates will take about 30 minutes from the castle.

Location: Castle Gardens
Date: Day 14 - 10:00 AM

"Miss..." The guard looked curiously at Conrad. The mage continued to pant though and only gave the guard a long look without really answering the question. This made the guard uncomfortable, as you began to head towards the gate the guard spoke. "It's at south gate. An battalion of Felencorp Knights are at the gates demanding for the hero."

You soon enough heard Kurt.

A-Amelia! I'm sparring with Matilda... What's the situation?

From Nyx you heard a response as well.

Mmmm... Let me stretch first... The cat replied.

"Kurt, a battalion from Felencorp wishes for an audience from the hero. Have Mati meet me in the garden with that hand maid outfit. We are going to have to do a quick change. Also bring an extra horse for Conrad."

"Nyx, a battalion is at the gates from felencorp I need you to find a place to watch if things go wrong."

She then looked the guard in the eye who had delivered the news. "As the handmaiden who is helping look after the wounded hero under princess Matilda, the hero thanks you for your efforts. She has seen through my eyes everything you said and I imagine the castle is already on the move." She smiled with a small bow.

"Come Conrad, the hero needs our help. I believe she has a plan." She says with a wry smile.

[info] Amelia will let herself be lead back to the castle at least some distance out of sight. Let me know if I need to make a bluff check on the guard[/info]

Opening a mental channel to Conrad, "we can at least speak mentally without prying eyes. Can you cast convincing illusions?"

"A-ah.... I see.... So you are the hand-maiden everyone is talking about..." He saluted. "I have heard of your exploits with the other churches, and that you speak for the hero herself... Just the same, even if the rest of the castle know, I must still do my duty and report to the king." With that the man nodded his head again to you and Conrad, then hustled his horse towards the direction of the castle's front door.

An entire battalion? They haven't done that since we first appeared into this world... If they were some other country, this would have been act of war. Father had been declining giving them an audience with you for the longest time...

Nyx told you that he'd be at the gates. And also mentioned for you to look towards the castle, and it was then that you saw a small darting black figure zoom across the castle roofs

When you spoke into his head, Conrad didn't seem surprised. Illusion magic? If only it could be that simple. But no... I wasn't aware that could be a real thing.

"We're going to give them an audience of sorts," She responds to Kurt. "Just do your best to stay calm and I'm sure we'll get through this without a war on our doorstep. We're out in the Garden's when you and Mati are prepped to go,"


Amelia tracks the black dot for a moment before responding to Conrad, "It was a guess from what I have read about court mages in books. Illusions and tricks seemed to be their forte. That's fine though I would rather have you there in case this battalion. I'll bring you up to date on the stories I've told while we meet up with the others."

[info]Amelia will wait the time required to meet up with Kurt and Mati and while they wait she will bring Conrad up to speed on her lies told during the court meeting

once everyone meets up she will do a quick change and then head off on horseback to meet this battalion. [/info]

Location: Castle Gardens to Mendernich South Gate
Date: Day 14 - 10:30 AM

QuoteSpecify how you are dressed, and what items you are bringing/equipping. Along with anything the rest of your companions might do differently or bring with them. Also, for roleplaying reasons, is this Amelia's first time on horseback?

Soon enough, the group had gathered up again. Everyone was on horseback. The king had been warned as well, and King Richmond appeared in his fineries, and mounted up on his own horse. A couple of other knights had been called as well. The few knights of the city that remained, as they were the royal guards. Along with you, Matilda, Conrad, and Kurt, there was 15 altogether that went out of the castle gates, heading towards south gate. Through the journey south, there were already a lot of whispering and talking with the crowds. The news that a Felencorp battalion was at the gates of the city had already spread like wildfire, and there were more than a couple who were clamoring around the south gate to take a look.

There was shouting that could be heard.

"We've waited half an hour! Open the gates! The Alliance will not stand for this."

The gates were indeed closed, both the metallic grate, along with the heavy wooden shield placed behind the grate.

[info]
I am wearing the handmaid outfit from the meeting of the churches over which is my leather armor and I've got my dagger strapped under my dress.

For humor sake, I think this is the first or second time depending on if we have ridden horses in the story before. she would ride with Kurt.
[/info]

Amelia rides up clinging to Kurt's torso to not fall off the horse until they get to the gate, "King Richmond, can you make a good introduction for me? I need to be seen as the handmaiden of the hero with some amount of authority to speak in her stead. "

"All I need you to do is set the stage then I will do my best from there," she says as she sees the angered group of men. "I just need to know that they have been sent by their government and speak with their authority."


She then whispers into Kurt's ear, "I think I have a plan, I just need you to trust me and stand your ground even if things get dicey."

The king nodded at you as he motioned the gate guards to draw the gate up. The guards then began the process of raising it up.

One of the knights next to King Richmond then loudly proclaimed. "The Sovereign King of Bürsteig, His Majesty, King Richmond!" With that, the group strode forward, the knights either flanking King Richmond or in position behind him.

"Duke Hallam of the Felencorp... What brings you here?"

"You very well know. Your refusal to let us speak or even see the hero you have summoned. And do not speak of the heroes injuries as an excuse! You haven't even let our own doctors and healers take a look, it's as if we're barred to even see her! It's preposterous! Do not forget that your country is beholden to the Felencorp United Alliance!"

The knights around the king tensed, but King Richmond held his hand up in a stand-down gesture towards his hands. "We have here the handmaiden of the hero herself." The King said, glancing towards you and Kurt. Kurt then moved his horse up, striding up forward with you behind him.

Amelia slid off the horse slowly doing her best to look both non-threatening and at the same time confident as she stepped forward in front of the crowd. Something in the lizard center of her brain brought her back to that one elementary school play where she had vomited, because the flu was going around, instead of the dozen of other shows in high school that had gone perfectly. She took a short, deep breath in order to steady herself in the space after all the only thing that could go wrong was being sold into slavery.

Glancing over to see that her friend's list was still open she began to set her plan in motion, "Duke Hallam, the hero wishes to extend her greetings to you and your men. My name is Amelia, I'm sure that you have word of me from my meetings with Father Bentham. The hero realizes that you have traveled far to see her and appreciates your efforts, and thus sent me both to greet you and to offer her apologies for the inconvenience her current situation has caused your nation and you in particular."

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Amelia fell to her knees in the open square in front of the gate placing her forehead on the ground as she spoke, "The hero wished me to prostrate before you and honestly say that you have her heartfelt apology. She wished to apologize that one weak bodied girl has drawn so much of your national attention, and forced a battalion of trained fighters away from the frontline where I'm sure you would rather be spending your skill and time. Instead of protecting your families and friends from the demon threat you have been forced to come here and play the role that the diplomats should have been able to handle." She made sure that her voice was more than loud enough so that crowds around could also hear what she was saying.

Looking up at Duke Hallum in particular, she continued, "She understands that she has forced you into the position of glorified messengers and that is not something easy for warriors like yourselves is not something easily done. Coming here willing to talk as you have shows both your strength of character and your patriotism." Amelia knew that putting them on the spot like this was a risk, and the backhanded compliments may bite her in the butt later. But the more she was in control of the situation the better. And her pride would not let her grovel like this without at least proving she was not a fool.

"In honor of this, the hero asks if you would be willing to indulge her once again and askes if you would be willing to have a conversation with her here and now. The only problem being she only has the strength to talk with the one person who is in command here who has the ability to speak for felencorp and negotiate so she may not be seen as lacking."

"If you agree to this one on one conversation then we can commence this meeting in front of your men right here and now so you need not be worried about any additional trouble. The conversation will be totally private of course. She hopes that these terms are satisfactory?"

QuoteDiplomacy requested

[info]Requested Diplomacy
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+12 : 14 + 12, total 26[/blockquote][/info]

QuoteAlso a heads up, I'm going to be trying to follow the PF rules for diplomacy more strictly as it used to be a lot more broken in 3.5 and earlier. Influencing his attitude will take 1 minute, with a DC equivalent to what it should be in the Attitude table. Pathfinder: Diplomacy. (https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/diplomacy/)

I'll be treating your actions above as an Influence Attitude. In the 1 minute of conversation, confirm that these are the points you are trying to make:

• Apologies for the inconvenience caused
  
• Hero is a weak-bodied girl (will be requiring a Bluff check for this if you are confirming this is one of the points you'd like to make)
  
• Have a conversation with the hero at this moment only to whoever is in command, and can negotiate on Felencorp's behalf
  

[info]My main goals with this apology
1) calm them enough so they listen to the purposel
2) publically stroke their ego and prostrating toinfluencing the crowd in my favor in case they are planning on attacking making it politically awkward to do so (possibly applying audience charisma bonuses)
3) get them to agree to a one on one meeting with whoever is in command.
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[info]i would also ask at the end of my speech through friends list for Kurt and Mati to bow with me as the aid action which thousand take me to 30 or 32 if the king's introduction  helps as well[/info]

Amelia had her head pressed against the ground her friend's list still open she focused on Kurt's and Mati.

"We need to show the people watching that we are trying everything to be reasonable. I'm sorry for this you two but I may need help getting out of this hole, I know it may hurt your pride and I'm asking you to do something I never want you to have to do again. But could I please ask you to bow your heads to this man so that we can beat him later down the line?" she asked both noble children.

[info]Rolling diplomacy to get Mati and Kurt to use help action and bow before felencorp but not full prostrate. This action is meant to both help with the diplomacy and help persuade the people watching to be on our side.

Kurt diplomacy
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+14 : 5 + 14, total 19[/blockquote]

Mati Diplomacy
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+14 : 2 + 14, total 16[/blockquote]
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Beside you both Matilda and Kurt were fuming. King Richmond seemed to reign himself in much better, no doubt used to the Felencorp's demands. The two royal children, Matilda especially, looked to be especially angry however.

"You don't have to bow down to this jerk! He's storming here with all his people and- mmf..!" As Matilda spoke, Kurt had moved his horse to cover his sister's mouth.

"Matilda, now's not the time." He said sternly. Neither of them really bowed down, but at the very least Kurt stopped Matilda from angering the duke,










Although Kurt and Matilda did not bow down to the Felencorp duke, you continued to prostrate yourself towards him. It took a bit more for the duke to calm himself down, but he eventually smiled, though it wasn't one that looked friendly. "Hmph. I'm glad even the hero's so-called 'handmaiden' gives me the respect I am due. Though, if she's well enough to speak, I don't see why the hero can't come out here right now... Now if the actual nobility would cease being a thorn on our side, perhaps we can even push the demons back!" Te duke glanced at you in a condescending way. "Speak woman. Though our conversation with the hero need not be private. The shame of this country and it's hero is a public thing to see! To avoid the responsibilities of this war, even when this country itself had taken hundreds of acres of fertile land, people, fortresses, and families away from the Felencorp! What we ask of you is more than fair." He turned towards the king. "Relinquish the hero at once to our custody. If she is unwell, we'll put to use the resources of this world in her healing, and we've already prepared a carriage for her transport." He turned back to you. "If the hero wishes to speak, then get her to speak! Though, it changes not our deal with the country of Bürsteig."

Amelia stood slowly, putting a hand out to calm the noble siblings, "As I said before, she is injured, as a result, the hero cannot speak in a conventional manner. It is difficult for a girl like me to explain It would easier for me to simply show you, my lord." A crimson color touching her cheeks.

"Would you allow me to approach you, my Lord? My Mistress thought you might feel this way and wished me to show her sincerity more directly if you will allow?" she asked showing her strong will through her eyes.  Amelia will step forward, removing the dagger from her side letting it fall to the floor. She will take a five-foot step forward, "As I told your Father Bentham the hero can see through my eyes, but it goes further."

She will continue moving forward and assuming he is too proud to back away or stop her right after she groveled. If she is allowed to move forward, will french kiss him hard on the lips full force before he knows what has happened then back away outside of the direct stabbing range.

[info] In combat terms if needed moving 15 feet forward
Kissing
Disengaging
moving 15 feet back
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QuoteInitiative roll requested

[info]iniative
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+2 : 19 + 2, total 21[/blockquote][/info]

QuoteSome rules clarification, Withdraw is a full-round action, so it can't be done with the rest of it, so you will trigger an AoO (potentially). Also, I'll have you to do an Acrobatics check since he's mounted, and you're on the ground, that'd require yourself to propel yourself forward to do it, especially without any help from the duke.

[info]I'll risk the aoo
Acrobatic Check
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+4 : 17 + 4, total 21[/blockquote][/info]

[info]Heroic action point earned[/info]You had closed the distance, then skilfully managed to jump, using the horse to climb up on. The knights around the duke had tensed, and you see them begin to draw their weapons, but you were quick. You reached up and were able to land a kiss on the duke. The duke had an opportunity to strike at you as you came up to him, but he chose not to take it, after the kiss you had backed away, and he had a bewildered look, choosing not to take his second opportunity to attack. The knights around the duke looked like they were about to attack, and at the same time both Kurt and Matilda, who had been watching carefully, had their weapons out as well.

The duke however, raised his hand in a calming gesture towards his knights around him. Notifications appeared in your vision.

[okay]You have gained a new title『Dearest』
You have gained +1 CHA[/okay]"What... was that?" The duke asked staring at you. "Part of the heroes' blessing?"

Behind you, Matilda had lowered her blade slightly, still unsure what was happening. Kurt on the other hand was glaring at the duke.

Amelia looks up stammering, her face as red as a tomato. "My-my my lady, she asked me to do it! Like I said she is too injured to talk, but her gift allows her to connect to people within a certain range and well requires certain conditions to work." Amelia said both out of actual embarrassment and to hide her face from the world as she glanced at her friend's list.

"As I said to Father Bentham, our lady can hear and see through the people she makes bonds with, but to make a new link it requires a number of things including physical contact. Those of us who have made the pact can act as messengers to temporarily extend the link to others."

"But it requires-!"

As she continued to ham up the experience she focused on the ground with the list and opened a link to Duke Hallum,

[info]Using hero point to gain share sense extension for the remainder of the scene

Important note: if I share anything with him I am cutting out my voice so that he only hears me in thought and emotion in his head to carry on the ruse[/info]

Without missing a beat the duke would begin smelling sudden strong sents of coffee roasted tea and aged-pine fill the air in a heady perfume as Amelia willed what power she had to work on him. Her only hope was to create a strong enough persona that even he would have to come to heel or return home.

Not missing a beat from her stammering statement, she continued in the duke's mind projecting all her strength of will and energy into her emotions and thoughts, "It requires, a kiss." she said using the toneless nature of thought while projecting emotions of power and sultry allure into his mind.

"being bedridden and only capable of seeing and feeling things through other people has taught me to savor those moments between people. Forgive me for taking what pleasure I can, given the circumstances, the people of this kingdom are precious to me. That girl, more so because of the colors she turns when I ask her to do something outside her comfort zone," Amelia continued to build the idea of this heroine by projecting into the duke that hot and bothered emotion that she had felt when she had first kissed a boy mixed with a little of anxiety as she tried to emulate that experience with Thyra mental from the other side. She wanted him to be just as much of his game as she was and men supposedly had an easy weakness.

"So please, my fine duke, treat the girl nicely. she only was doing what I asked of her and I was curious what you tasted like." she let sensations of mirth and laughter spill down her spine to his as she felt the power gain hold and her own confidence build.

"You may call me Milady, if it pleases you. considering we are sharing a headspace for the moment. I thought I would personally explain the situation too you and why I am of currently of no real use to you at the moment. I do apologize for being coy but given my circumstances and the manner in which your nation has shown itself I think we can come to an understanding." She projected the sensation of lips across the nape of his neck.

"Will you listen to what I have to say? My hope is you will take my words back to your leaders so that they too may understand. I am willing to show you something only my companion has seen not even the people of Bursteg now of the events before my summoning."


[info]let me know if i need to edit back[/info]

QuoteWe'll be treating each lie as a separate piece. Failures may potentially add negative modifiers if future lies are dependent on the previous. Bluff rules linked here (https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/bluff/).

Requesting a bluff check to convince the duke the hero's ability requires a kiss.

Since you're invoking Friend's List, you would already know you need to actually say 'Friend's List'. Requesting a Stealth check if you want to keep that fact away from the duke as a whispered invocation.

Requesting a second bluff check to convince the duke the girl he is a separate person from the hero

Optionally, requesting a third bluff check to convince the duke that the girl in front of him might like him

Diplomacy to influence his attitude has already been attempted, but you can attempt roll diplomacy to Make Request of listening to what the hero has to say

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Requested Checks
bluff check to convince the duke the hero's ability requires a kiss.
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+10 : 19 + 10, total 29[/blockquote]

Stealth invocation
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+3 : 1 + 3, total 4[/blockquote]

Bluff check to convince the duke the girl he is a separate person from the hero
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+10 : 16 + 10, total 26[/blockquote]

Bluff check to convince the duke that the girl in front of him might like him
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+10 : 15 + 10, total 25[/blockquote]

Diplomacy to Make Request of listening to what the hero has to say
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+12 : 16 + 12, total 28[/blockquote]
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The man looked slightly uncomfortable through it all when you had kissed him. He narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard you speak the keyword to initiate the Friend's List and add him into it. But soon enough you triggered your ability and began to talk to him directly. As you talked to him, the knights beside him were tense. So too were King Richmond's knights, along with Kurt and Matilda, with Kurt still glaring daggers towards the duke.

As the seconds ticked by with you speaking directly into the duke's mind, and with the duke focusing on your words and seemingly to only sit still in his horse, things had started to become awkward. Kurt began to move his horse forward as well slowly, causing the knights to tense up, but he eventually dismounted, and made a show of sheathing his sword back. When you finally finished your speech to the duke through his mind, Kurt had closed the distance in his slow and cautious walk.

His words were short and simple as he began to reach for your arm. "You should not bow to him."

Before you could respond, the duke spoke up.

"Your hero has spoken to me. And hero! If you are listening to me right now, then accept an audience. Even if you may be injured, or disfigured enough that you need to have a handmaiden speak for you, the Felencorp will still demand a formal hearing. As it seems that I've finally been able to speak to you, even through this... unconventional way, I will take that as a win as King Richmond had prevented us from even seeing you. I will have my men be stationed out here while I and a couple of my knights can finally have our long awaited audience."

"You have made your opinion and your national stance clear," said the voice inside the duke's head. "You are a duke, and as such have your station to consider, so you will understand when I ask, if you were in my position would you trust to allow men angry with you with weapons into your home?" She mentally whispered.

"You said it yourself with your proclamation as you arrived that I am seen by your nation as shirking my responsibilities to this war. A single woman thrust into a world with expectations meant for someone high above my station. What's more, everyone from Felencorp has made it clear that I am also seen as the personified will of Bursteg. You confirmed my fears that the people of felencorp feel resentment for the loss of their hundreds of acres of fertile land, people, fortresses, and families,"

"And to be honest, if I was in your shoes I would feel the same, but those emotions make you dangerous. It was luck or fate that I was injured moments before I was summoned, but it is the constant efforts of the people around me that have kept me alive to this day,"

"What happens when your soldiers or the healers you continue to offer are dissatisfied with me? Will they try to murder me because me being here means that they will never see their family again? I have seen how the constant fighting has affected your people first hand,"

"I've gone through enough pain as it is," she said sternly letting some of the fire in her gut spill through to him. "Let me show you why I am injured," with that Amelia focused on the memory of that night with the truck. Removing anything that could tie it directly to her she gave him that memory. That fear of watching a friend in danger steeling herself to the risk. The sudden shock and bounce of impact. All of it directly to his head attempt to get what she wanted across before her powers gave out on her.


"That is what I experienced before waking up here. Scared and dying kept alive by luck and the will of those who summoned me. Only to learn that I was meant to be the payment to people who wish to use me for some gifts that I do not have. Your deligations showed me early on how you buy people and judge their worth."

"Your own head priest offered to buy my handmaiden as if she was just another pretty piece of jewelry easily bought then tossed aside to be forgotten. Not the most heartwarming of attitudes, as you can imagine since your government paid for this country to be able to perform the summoning putting my life up as trade for desperately needed aid. What happens to me when you realize just how little I can offer to fight this war in the ways you wish of me? There is a high risk of someone from your nation trying to murder me when they know how weak I am so that they can get their own personal justice,"

"I will accept your audience because you interest me, and because of how you fluster my handmaiden. But you must understand my personal position, and that I will be doing my best to negotiate from a place of strength. I have no other option both for myself and the people of this nation who have risked their lives to protect me. I will make demands of you personally and your nation both now and I am sure as we spend more time together,"

"We will have your meeting, in the throne room with your head diplomat present as well so there can be no confusion. I would ask that you allow me to negotiate through my handmaiden for security sake. But if you must come back with word of having met with me. I will make a screened appearance. Seeing my shadow while my handmaiden speaks should give you enough cover back home,"

"Are we in agreement? I will need some time to rest and prepare, but you can figure the specifics out with my handmaiden. I can still feel both your hearts beating from the excitement you know. I'll let you respond out loud again," she mentally chuckled.

Amelia was beginning to shake at this point feeling the adrenaline pulsing in her veins as she focused her thoughts on both keeping up appearances and maintaining the connection. This part and no choice but to go well. The taste of tin and sweat filled her mouth mixing with the taste of the duke's lips. She did everything in the world to push away distractions keep herself calm and centered just like in judo practice. No matter how big or dangerous the opponent it was important to stay in control manipulate the battlefield and use their own momentum against them.

She could feel the constant thump of her heart beating in her ears. She didn't notice or hear Kurt approach, but she felt his presence as soon as he touched her. The instinctual part of her brain realized it was him from his touch and smell before her logic did. She wanted to lean into him use him as a means of keeping her own footing. She needed a means of support without Nyx around her neck. But she could not show true weakness until the duke turned his back. 

The duke's face ranged into a variety of emotions from smugness to indignation and everything in between.

The duke spoke outloud, even though he knew from the onlookers point of view, it would have been a one-sided conversation. You were unsure if he meant to do this, or if he just had never realized he could speak to you through his thoughts alone. However, his words very much indeed reflected his own surface thoughts.

"Hardly would we storm in with our weapons unless the situation called for as such. The refusal of this country to relinquish the hero even though it was in our terms was an affront not only to the Felencorp, but the rest of the countries fighting against the demons in this war. When my knights and I will come to the palace for our audience it would be with sheathed swords, and the knights to act as guards."

"The Felencorp do feel resentment. Your land represented out ports to the western island nations, and a route of trade that didn't risk the dangers of land, not to mention the speed of travel by boat compared to caravans. Not to mention the many people that once lived here that are now simply gone. But do not mistake our anger! Ours is towards the demons who invade our lands. And then to whoever or whatever it is that is causing these Shiftings to happen. If this makes us dangerous. Then so be it! My country has been fighting this war for over a hundred years now. From the records we have, our civilization used to span much of this continent, and now we're simply a small fraction of that. Yet, we are the ones who lead the war effort. Do you know why? Though it may seem cold and heartless, it is the only way to survive. Thousands upon thousands of people appear in this world, each with no sense of what had happened. They represent the resources, new blood, and new manpower to continue this fight. If it were not for the Felencorp, the disarray of villages, cities, and even nations would have crumbled from the onslaught of demons."

"No one in their right mind would ever murder a hero. Even if you may not have any martial abilities, our priests and scholars will determine that, and at least figure out what blessings you have been granted from the goddess. As it is now, it seems you have a form of telepathy, even that can be useful to the war! Your injuries, though severe, can be overcome. Have our doctors take a look, and do not forget that we have in the employ other heroes who may be able to fix your condition."

"As for our Grand Diplomat, he is away attempting to handle matters in the neighboring Darmona Kingdom. But I've been granted authority by our government and represent the interests of the Alliance. Now, we will continue this properly with a proper audience."

"The Hero Milady, demands One day to collect herself given everything that has happened this morning. She suggests you take this time to bathe before the meeting and your men to rest from your travels. She says a woman who just bends the knee and does whatever a man says will quickly lose interest,"

"She also asks that you change into nicer form-fitting clothes and if you do not choose something she likes she will ask you to come to the meeting wearing nothing but your scabbards," Amelia said looking the duke straight in the face. "She thinks a man with such ironclad pride should have no fear in showing all of his equipment." Amelia did her best to think about all the strong independent women she thought about in books. How would Irene Adler handle a man like this How would Milady, even cat woman?

She had to make sure that this upcoming discussion was not simply one-sided. One overly bad step and everything could go wrong. She looked up at Duke Hallum directly in the face letting the fire in her cheeks meet her eyes.

"On these points, my lady refuses to negotiate! The guards will walk you to the ambassador so you may prepare." She said as she stepped to the side of the road holding out her hand to usher the party into the city walls, as she had seen in many classic drama's with servants, her other hand holding onto Kurt's arm for support.

[info] before I forget and since I was in his head I have some sense motive questions

What do I feel like he thinks about Amelia the handmaiden?
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+3 : 3 + 3, total 6[/blockquote]

What seemed to be his impression of milady the hero?
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+3 : 15 + 3, total 18[/blockquote]

When he talked about losing people did I get any images or thoughts of someone personal?
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+3 : 5 + 3, total 8[/blockquote]

When he said that no one would hurt the hero did that seem like a lie?
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+3 : 2 + 3, total 5[/blockquote]

From his thoughts did he seem like an honorable and honest man?
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+3 : 12 + 3, total 15[/blockquote]

What seems to drive his smug attitude?
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+3 : 18 + 3, total 21[/blockquote]

What does he think about using people as tools in general?
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+3 : 13 + 3, total 16[/blockquote]

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[info]Sense Motive (Duke Hallam's thoughts about Amelia): 6
You're not able to tell.

Sense Motive (Duke Hallam's thoughts about the hero): 18
He seems to hold some measure of anger or possibly resentment towards the hero.

Images of someone personal isn't a roll, it's a use of the ability, since you used a heroic action point to unlock the thoughts extension. You did an image of a woman.

Sense Motive (Duke Hallam's thoughts about if no one would hurt the hero): 5
You're not able to tell.

Sense Motive (Duke Hallam on whether he seems honorable): 15
You're not able to tell.

Sense Motive (Duke Hallam's smug attitude): 21
The fact that the hero of Bürsteig had finally spoken with a representative of the Felencorp, after two weeks of being blocked by King Richmond seemed to be a particular pain point for the duke. If you were to guess, his smugness came from the fact that he would soon be granted entry into the castle itself.

Sense Motive (Duke Hallam on using people as tools): 16
You're not able to tell.[/info]"Very well. You have 24 hours. We will meet tomorrow morning. However, I will stay out here in the camps to ensure no outside force, perhaps assassins or otherwise would interrupt our scheduled meeting."

"My lady, asks that you please enter the city for the night. She has no means to run nor would she intend too, but she would hate future dealings to be marred because it was said that the city did not show their hospitality on her account. And if you wish to be a protector in case of outside interference being inside the walls would be all the better. The hero has no intention to interfere with your men."

"She gives you her word."

"Even if you refuse to enter she will hold to her demands, once she gets an idea in her head she refuses to let it go."

[info]Do I get the sense like something is planned for tonight like a kidnapping attempt base off that last statement?
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+3 : 4 + 3, total 7[/blockquote][/info]

[info]Sense Motive (Duke Hallam on being worried about kidnapping): 7
You're not able to tell.[/info]

QuoteYou can attempt to roll Diplomacy to Make Request of him staying inside the city walls.

[info]making a request of the duke
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+12 : 5 + 12, total 17[/blockquote][/info]

The duke shook his head.

"Thank you for the offer, hero of Mendernich, but much the same, I am more comfortable out here with my men. If that is all, then our meeting here is done. And..." He paused as he looked towards you. "And handmaiden Amelia, you have my apologies for getting caught up in the middle of national politics. This is a matter primarily between the Felencorp, the leaders of Mendernich, and the hero." In a louder voice he yelled out loud so that most of his men could hear.

"We wait until tomorrow morning! Then the Alliance will finally be able to meet the hero!" With that, he turned his horse around as his knights followed, with so much as a farewell.

King Richmond sighed next to you. "I'm quite sorry for all of this... Handmaiden Amelia." King Richmond said, correcting himself before calling you the hero, in case there were ears listening. "Please tell the hero that she has the resources of the country for whatever she may need. Duke Hallam doesn't seem to have much interest in talking with me, even though he knows how tense it is between our two nations."

Amelia smiled her best smile at the duke, "I am just doing my duty, Sir, I imagine we will be seeing a lot of each other in the future. I hope you take good care of me during our dealings and don't get to upset with me when I eventually must deliver bad news,"

She watched the duke leave for a moment before responding to the king with a shaky sigh, "Thank you, your majesty, your generosity does not go unnoticed. The hero would move heaven and earth for you if she could. Your support in this matter has meant the world to her. Do you have any information readily available about the duke? You seemed to know him well enough. The hero would like to be briefed with as much as possible before tomorrow."

Then Amelia sighed, "It seems like I'm going to have a lot of work to do today, Princess Matilda can I task you with asking Miss Corina, to have a room set up for the hero in the wing, (where amelia's room is). She used a lot of her powers and will need the change of air. Please tell her to let all of the staff know." Amelia said giving her a look that said she wanted the world to know the exact place of the hero during the night.

"The hero still wants me to go to the church of light for additional matters. Healing waters and the like. Prince, Would it be to much trouble to ask you to give me a ride on your horse?"

QuoteIf you're attempting to Convey Secret Information to Matilda, roll bluff

[info]bluff
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+10 : 13 + 10, total 23[/blockquote][/info]

King Richmond nodded. "Nothing formal, though, I will tell the hero what I know." King Richmond said.

"Of course handmaiden..." Matilda said understanding your true meaning.

Lastly Kurt nodded as he lead his way back to his horse. He held out his hand for you to grab on to mount the horse.

"Thank you, everyone, I'll be back in a few hours," she smiled warmly while taking Kurt's hand.

As they rode off and rounded a corner away from the others she squeezed Kurt's waist, the adrenaline in her body was almost making her vibrate. Her breathing was ragged and labored as her heart continued to pound in her ears. She couldn't dare lose control now she needed to find her center again. She leaned against Kurt placing her forward against his back listening to his breathing using that to bring her back from the edge. She had been playing with fire back with the Duke and if she had slipped even a moment it would have been really bad.

"Thank you for being their Kurt, I don't think I could have stayed so calm with everything if I didn't have all of you standing behind me. My mind was racing so fast and yet I couldn't lose focus for a second. I know this is the kind of thing you and your family have been dealing with for months. I did my best to live up to the standard you have shown me every day. I just hope I'll be able to continue to match it." she said with a dry chuckle as the weight of what happened started to hit her.

"I'm sorry, that I've brought nothing but trouble to everyone, I'm not a 'hero', but I'm trying my best with who I am. I can only hope that if I do everything possible in my power it will be enough. I promise, no matter what happens I'll keep the hope of this place alive."