The Wildwood Commander asks Lord Audis for assistance
Posted by Zahri on June 11 2014 18:26:56
Within 12 hours of the death of King Amalric, the Wildwood Commander Jarst Dorne was told the news. Knowing what it might mean to have the Rogue's Guild in open rebellion so close to Cathracharraig, he wasted no time in preparing horses to seek out help. Against the judgement of his aides he led his men, fearing that without his presence his plea for help would surely be doomed.
Within 30 hours of Amalric's last breath, he and his troops arrived. The horses' hooves galloping onto the Villa Road, he first encountered Portho, the high servant of Nikoli, son of Audis.
"And? What do YOU lot want?" he sneered.
Dorne replied "To speak with Lord Audis. It is a matter of utmost importance."
"Aren't they all?" Portho countered.
"The warden of this villa sees five of your kind every day, I reckon." Ignoring Portho's snort, Dorne waves his hand, commanding his men to follow.
They are quickly intercepted by a grounds guard who listens to their "request" (or demand). "Please dismount and wait in the Atrium. Someone will be along shortly to collect your horses."
Extended News
Dorne's irritation at being forced to wait in the Atrium quickly became apparent to the Villa staff. "Lord Audis will speak with you in the meeting room now. Please follow me. Your men can wait outside."
Dorne bows as he enters. Lord Audis returns the bow, not as deep. "I already know why you are here, Commander Dorne. But I can tell you already that the answer is no."
"And what is the question?" Dorne counters. "Since you know me so well."
|G|Lord Audis pauses for a moment before replying. "You want to ask for men - for part of my guards. But the answer is no. Where were you when one of my men was wrongly accused?" Dorne has no reply.
"As I thought. No, Commander. I will spare no man for a cause that is doomed to fell so many. However I can give you gold - provided you pay it back - three times."
"And what makes you think I might survive, without your added men?"
Lord Audis smiles as he stands. "Because, Commander. I know who you are going to ask next."