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[Chloro]

As the sound gets closer, a small figure can be seen atop a black warhorse, riding in your direction.

A hooded figure has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.

A hooded figure stops using a lantern.

Kitiara looks at A hooded figure.

Ashlynn looks at A hooded figure.

A hooded figure stops riding a warhorse.

Kathala looks at A hooded figure.

A hooded figure nearly falls as his boots touch the ground.

Ashlynn looks warily at the hooded figure.

A hooded figure nods to those nearby and hurries towards the fountain.

Maddy looks at A hooded figure.

Kathala looks over the horse for injuries.

Kitiara looks at a warhorse.

Aelarien looks at A hooded figure.

A hooded figure reaches into the cool water and splashes water onto his face.

A hooded figure says 'Apologies, the journey was long.'

A hooded figure bows deeply.

Chloro watches her sisters but still keeps the hooded man in her eye sight.

The waxing gibbous moon sinks into the western horizon.

Maddy gives a package of dried rations to A hooded figure.

A hooded figure surveys those around him.

A hooded figure smiles awkwardly.

Aelarien taps her fingers on her thighs impatiently

Kathala eyes her Sisters, to see if they step up.

A hooded figure shrugs helplessly.

Ashlynn looks to Chloro.

A hooded figure says 'Is there somewhere we can speak privately?'

A hooded figure says 'Even a tavern is fine.'
Ashlynn nudges Chloro.

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Ashlynn whispers to Chloro, 'To the den of the Grays?'

A hooded figure says 'I'm quite parched, you see.'

Kathala says 'That would be rather unhospitable of us.'

Kitiara says 'Perhaps we move into the White Tower.'

Chloro says 'Indeed, there is a place of Privacy. Follow me please.'

Kitiara says 'Hadley can provide refreshments'

A hooded figure bobs his head.

A hooded figure starts following Chloro.

Kitiara starts following you.

Kathala beckons for someone to take care of the horse.

Ashlynn narrates 'Hadley my dear, fetch some food and drink. You may go to the tavern to buy some steaks and ale as well. Get me a keg of beer too!'

Kitiara frowns.


******* Traveling Gypsy Music ********

Tar Valon Coachhouse
This large house serves as the waiting area for those travelling
to Caemlyn in the coach. The frontdoor to the south leads out
to Tar Valon proper.
[ obvious exits: S ]
Zone: Tar Valon
Door south: Frontdoor
Kathala has arrived from the south.
Kitiara has arrived from the south.
A hooded figure has arrived from the south.
Maddy has arrived from the south.

Ashlynn has arrived from the south.

Aelarien has arrived from the south.

Kathala frowns.

Kitiara says 'The White Tower would have been more appropriate Sister... but i suppose this will do.'

A hooded figure looks around appreciatively.

Kathala nods at Kitiara.

Ashlynn nods at Kitiara.

A hooded figure says 'Lovely, uh.. coaching area.'

Kathala says 'Do we not have that sitting room on the ground floor?'

Chloro looks about and nods. "This will serve our purpose. It will also ensure that we are the only ones to retain this information."

Hadley has arrived from the south.

A hooded figure clears his throat.

Hadley curtseys gracefully.

A hooded figure says 'It will indeed.'

A hooded figure says 'I thank you.'

Hadley prepares a blanket on the dusty floor.

Chloro looks to Kitiara and makes and hand signal.

A hooded figure hobbles hover to a nearby chair and stands beside it.

Hadley sets out a multitude of trays.

A hooded figure says 'May I?'

Ashlynn gets a small keg.>

A hooded figure gets a mug.

Ashlynn gets a cup.

Maddy says 'Thank you Hadley'

Aelarien gets a cinnamon honeycake.

A hooded figure gets a choice steak.

Ashlynn empties a cup.

Aelarien gets a cup.

Ashlynn pours a small keg into a cup.

Aelarien sips from the cup.

A hooded figure eats a choice steak.

Ashlynn drinks dark beer from a cup.

You feel the flows of saidar coursing through Chloro's body.

Ashlynn gets a choice steak.

Ashlynn tastes a little bit of a choice steak.

A hooded figure takes a seat, his legs splayed out awkwardly.

Kitiara says 'Perhaps you would recover more easily from your journey if you were to remove that hood. You are safe here.'

Ashlynn nods at Kitiara.

A hooded figure says 'Afraid I can't do that. But I understand your caution.'

Ashlynn peers closely at A hooded figure, trying to figure it out.

A hooded figure says 'Dangerous world, even more dangerous for a noble going behind his Queens back.'

A hooded figure says 'I'm sure you would agree.'

Chloro embraces saidar weaving flows of water, air, and earth as a dome forms nearly as large as the room cutting off all noise from the outside and keeping any other noise within. "You may speak freely Sir."

Ashlynn says 'You are in Tar Valon. With several Aes Sedai. You are safe here.'

Kathala's brown eyes widen slightly in her round face.

A hooded figure says 'It's not about safety. Reputation is everything. There are nobles amongst you. So you know what I speak.'

Kathala says 'The White Tower invented the Great Game, Sister.'

Kathala chuckles politely.

Maddy frowns.

Kitiara says 'I would agree that it is dangerous to go against ones monarch yes, though I would question the boldness to go that monarchs closest ally.'

A hooded figure says 'I will reveal myself in time. You'll just have to trust me, or not. I only ask that you hear me.'

Ashlynn nods at Kitiara.

A hooded figure tilts his head and shrugs a shoulder.

Hadley looks at A hooded figure.

A hooded figure says 'Are you not the Aes Sedai? Servants to all? Protectors of all? It seems like this is the correct choice.'

Aelarien shifts slightly her eyes narrowing

A hooded figure says 'And the fact that you are my Queens closest ally also seems correct. No?'

A hooded figure waves a hand.

A hooded figure says 'Will you hear me?'

Kathala says 'To clarify, are we speaking about Andor?'

Kitiara gestures to her gathered Sisters, 'We are indeed, and you have gathered a reception that would be fit for your Queen. We are here to hear it.'

A hooded figure says 'I do believe I said as much to Aes Sedai Aelarien, but if I did not, my apologies. We are speaking of Andor.'

Chloro speaks firmly and swiftly. "We will hear what you have to say, but will do with the information as we wish."

A hooded figure says 'Naturally.'

A hooded figure says 'I'm sure we can all agree that Andor has a bandit problem.'

Kathala nods slightly, an extra chin forming briefly before disappearing again.

A hooded figure shifts uncomfortably.

Aelarien says 'Indeed, the recent kidnapping has highlighted it more so'

A hooded figure says 'For years it has gotten worse, the numbers have multiplied, and more bandit Lords rise, as the Lady Aelarien said so well.'

A hooded figure says 'The Queen stands by. The Queens Guard stand by.'

Kathala nibbles on the chunk of cheese, savoring the taste.

A hooded figure says 'The people both in Andor and at large suffer, however.'

Chloro pulls a small notebook and charcoal pen from her purse as she begins recording the mans words.

A hooded figure says 'Myself and a few other noble families have petitioned the Queen at various times, and nothing has come of it. The problem persists.'

A hooded figure shrugs a shoulder.

Ashlynn looks at A hooded figure.

A hooded figure says 'I want to make it clear, we care not interested in a coup.'

A hooded figure says 'But something has to be done. So we hoped to approach our closest ally and ask if there's any way you could help.'

Kitiara says 'What is it you would suggest?'

A hooded figure says 'I will not attempt to tell those far wiser and more powerful than myself, how, do to this.'

A hooded figure says 'I only beg that you try.'

Ashlynn says 'Perhaps you could use some assistance from the Greens and the Gaidin in drill.'

Chloro looks to her sisters letting them ask their questions first.

Ashlynn says 'Raise a town guard if the Queen's Guard are not concerned enough.'

Kathala says 'Do you feel the problem lies with the Queen, or the Queen's Guard, kind sir?'

Ashlynn says 'We still don't know who you are. You claim to be someone of importance and offer no proof. Not even a signet ring with some house's seal...'

A hooded figure snorts out a laugh but quickly turns it into a cough.

A hooded figure says 'You think we could raise our own men? In Andor? Caemlyn?'

Hadley gives a cup to A hooded figure.

Ashlynn pauses and thinks carefully, listening to Kathala and letting the others speak.

Hadley says 'For your cough, sir.'

Ashlynn says 'Why not? The most populous city in the known world, right?'

Kitiara grins wryly at the Accepted before going back to watching the hooded man.

Ashlynn says 'Surely you have the gold to hire some swords... '

Ashlynn says 'If the people are fed up enough that you are willing to face accusations of treason...'

Ashlynn trails off.

A hooded figure says 'And how would that look? It's bad enough I'm here now. You think such a thing would be allowed?'

A hooded figure turns his attention to Kathala.

Maddy pats Hadley shoulder and smiles at her.

Ashlynn says 'I don't know. Chloro Sedai, are there sword control laws in Andor?'

Chloro shakes her head listening to the questions but continues to notate the conversation.

Ashlynn throws her hands up.

Kitiara says 'Are there particular bandit groups that have been plaguing you and your fellow nobles?'

Kathala peers into the shadows of the hood.

A hooded figure says 'It is our belief that the Queen is likely unaware or trusts in her Queens Guard too much.'

A hooded figure says 'But regardless she refuses to listen and the problem remains. She has been petitioned several times on these matters.'

Aelarien says 'perhaps your household guards could be used?'

A hooded figure turns to Kitiara.

Ashlynn says 'He might not even have household guards, sister.'

Kathala nods her head graciously for the answer and frowns slightly, pondering the answer. A hooded figure says 'Several men lead several bands. Roland, Ragnor, a new one named Wilmastar. I'm sure you've heard of them and had run ins yourselves.'

Kitiara says 'And if I were to speak with Morgase, what would you prefer I address?'

A hooded figure says 'I couldn't say. That is up to you.'

Kitiara says 'The Guards failures, or simply the scope of the banditry?'

Aelarien whispers to Ashlynn "true enough sister but if he is what he claims...."

Chloro clears her throat and looks towards the Hooded figure. "Sisters, I believe we are delving this conversation in the wrong direction."

A hooded figure says 'Offer your help with dealing with the problem. Put pressure on her so that she does. This is not a problem that hurts just Andor. Cake is not far from your own door.'

Kathala says 'For one, we are servants of all, if someone comes to us we should at least consider assisting before telling them to sort it out themselves. Especially as Yellows.'

Kathala looks at Ashlynn.

Kitiara takes a step back, allowing Chloro to address the hooded figure.

Kathala's eyebrows raise at the mention of cake.

A hooded figure waits patiently.

Aelarien says 'And such resource as would be used would no doubt take away from the protection of the lands from the threat from the north'

Aelarien says 'perhaps it is within our remit to assist Andor with this...Issue'

Kitiara glances around to see if any of her Sisters have any additional questions for the man

A hooded figure shifts in his chair, hands in lap.

Chloro says 'Sir, I will not ask your name, however you can see our faces. I think it only fair we see yours. Certain shadow spawn choose to hide within hooded cloaks. If I remember correctly. Andorians hide from little to nothing.'

Aelarien takes a slight step backward indicating she is done

Chloro says 'Brave as a lion, I believe.'

A hooded figure says 'Afraid I have to refuse you.'

Kathala says 'If he were a myrddraal, we would feel the fear, Sister.'

A hooded figure tilts his head apologetically.

Kathala says '"The look of the eyeless is fear."'

A hooded figure chuckles quietly.

Aelarien says 'we would have all felt its presence before he reached us in the square'

A hooded figure says 'Bed time stories, I see.'

Chloro says 'Very well, but that may count against you later, should we see you without a hood and not know who you are. You stated that the Queen was Petitioned. Was she alone when this was done, or did anyone else in her court attend?'

Maddy says 'would we also not sense him?'

A hooded figure says 'I accept that you may believe me to be a fairy or what have you, but I am here and simply asking for help.'

A hooded figure says 'My apologies, I was waiting for questions.'

A hooded figure says 'If we are done, I am happy to take my leave to allow you to discuss amongst yourselves.'

Maddy says 'Why have you come alone? '

Chloro says 'I see, I did ask one, but I will re-phrase.'

Aelarien whispers something to Ashlynn.

Ashlynn nods at Aelarien.

Ashlynn whispers something to Aelarien.

A hooded figure says 'Too much risk for too many of us to travel together. One nobleman on the way to Tar Valon, even in disguise, means nothing. Multiple requires questions.'

A hooded figure nods at Maddy.

Chloro says 'You mentioned noble's involved, are we talking manor lords, or High Seats of noble houses?'

A hooded figure says 'Good question, fair question.'

Maddy nods at A hooded figure.

Ashlynn whispers something to Aelarien.

Aelarien whispers something to Ashlynn.

Aelarien whispers something to Ashlynn.

Maddy says 'Have you all met as a group before this or is it done less obvious'

Ashlynn whispers something to Aelarien.

A hooded figure says 'Various members of the nobility of Andor, Lady Chloro.'

A hooded figure says 'It's much easier to meet at home, this party or that.'

A hooded figure makes a gesture with his hand.

Ashlynn mutters to herself in complete disgust.

Ashlynn says 'Yeah, not a coup attempt. Right.'

Maddy says 'What I am asking is there a chance you are under suspicion already?'

A hooded figure says 'The Queen is brilliant.'

A hooded figure smiles happily.

A hooded figure says 'So who knows. Possibly.'

Maddy beams a smile at A hooded figure.

Chloro says 'You mentioned you do not wish a hostile takeover for this. I would assume these nobles wore red arm bands and not white in the previous conflict?'

A hooded figure says 'I honestly couldn't tell you, that was before my time. We all support Queen Morgase.'

Chloro nod's in agreement.

A hooded figure says 'Again, this is not a coup, we are simply asking for your help in getting this
issue taken care of.'

A hooded figure shrugs a shoulder and leans foward.

Chloro says 'You also mentioned a new Bandit, Wilmaster. How did he come to be, prior to abducting a noble child?'

A hooded figure says 'If you wish not to, that's fine. If you will, excellent.'

A hooded figure says 'No one knows such things. You would have to ask the man himself.'

Kathala's eyes drift as she ponders something.

A hooded figure says 'He sprung up one day like the rest.'

A hooded figure makes a gesture like something sprouting up.

Kathala says 'One could argue that if bandits grow so bold that they abduct children, especially well-guarded children, that this has the nobles unsettled.

Maddy nods at Kathala.

Chloro says 'You are asking a great deal, even of an Aes Sedai. Like nobles we to rise and fall with the tides. What end would you seek for this? Having them driven from Andor, or a more stable military presence to prevent them in future?'

A hooded figure smiles knowingly at Kathala.

A hooded figure pauses and tilts his head to the side, seemingly thinking.

A hooded figure says 'Andor is Andor. You are our closest and most trusted ally. We need no aid in that sense. All that we seek is for you to meet with the Queen. Express that you've noticed a problem. And help if you wish to.'

A hooded figure says 'You could even do this by letter for all we care. We are just desperate to see the thing done.'

Kathala chats 'the sky showed the rainbow signal, so we came?'

Aelarien says 'I should not think a military presence within Andor would be acceptable to the Queen, but perhaps we can offer her our aid?'

A hooded figure says 'Any help is helpful.'

Ashlynn nods at Aelarien.

Maddy ponders her words then says, 'We do clear out the bandits as we come across them already.'

Aelarien says 'we should travel to Caemlyn with this man and "request" an audience with Morgase'

Ashlynn says 'Not enough of them are hanging from posts at the crossroads.'

A hooded figure says 'Which is another reason I approach you Lady Maddy Sedai.'

A hooded figure smiles happily.

Maddy beams a smile at A hooded figure.

Ashlynn grins at Aelarien.

Ashlynn says 'He won't even tell us his name! I doubt he will accompany us for an audience.'

A hooded figure says 'That is correct. I will not. My apologies again.'

Chloro says 'Do the Nobles in this party of yours, offer any exchange for speaking with the Queen?'

Maddy says 'I believe this man would not like to be seen with us.'

Kathala says 'Perhaps not showing all of our cards would be wise...'

A hooded figure bows in his seat.

Ashlynn nods at Kathala.

A hooded figure turns his attention to Lady Chloro.

Kathala says 'Least of all, a useful eyes and ears.'

A hooded figure says 'What do you mean?'

A hooded figure beams a smile at Maddy.

A hooded figure says 'Are you asking if we will pay you, Lady Chloro?'

A hooded figure shifts uncomfortably.

Kathala tugs at her shawl.

Chloro says 'We all play the great game in a fashion, each move is done with precision based on what can be gained. Would your party be willing to back sisters traveling within Andor should they seek shelter or aid?'

Kitiara opens the frontdoor.

Kitiara leaves south. vv

Ashlynn sniffs sadly.

Ashlynn closes the frontdoor.

A hooded figure says 'I do believe such things are already done.'

Maddy says 'Doesn't everyone in Andor do that already.'

A hooded figure says 'But if you wish it to be written formally, I see no reason why not.'

Maddy says 'We don't want to draw eyes to this man who has asked us for aid we may or may not offer.'

Chloro says 'I mean to ensure that it continues. Then I will raise this to the rest of my sisters and we will do what we can. '

A hooded figure shifts a leg awkwardly.

Kathala says 'And what's next? We ask the poor who are victims from these bandits for favors? We are servants of all, not... bankers.'

Maddy nods at Kathala.

Aelarien says 'perhaps we could offer him lodgings here in Tar Valon to ensure he is kept safe?'

A hooded figure shrugs indifferently.

Ashlynn nods at Aelarien.

Chloro gets a large number of gold crowns from a purse.

Ashlynn whispers something to Aelarien.

A hooded figure says 'If you wish for some sort of written item, I will do so personally.'

A hooded figure says 'If you help.'

A hooded figure says 'Naturally.'

Chloro says 'I would offer you a room in the Guest quarters, but I do not think you being seen in the Tower would benefit your cause.'

Chloro gives 50 crowns to the hooded figure.

A hooded figure seems to withdraw into himself.

Chloro says 'This will get you a private room at the Inn a few blocks over, no questions asked.'

A hooded figure hands back the coin.

Maddy says 'Is there anyone you think we should beware of joining the Queen should we be granted an audience.'

A hooded figure says 'I have no need of your money. Thank you.'

A hooded figure stands awkwardly, having trouble finding his feet.

Ashlynn looks at A hooded figure.

Ashlynn says 'Are you unwell?'

A hooded figure says tightly, 'I think we have discussed all we can today.'

Maddy nods at A hooded figure.

Ashlynn says 'You look a little pale, are you dizzy?'

Ashlynn says 'From what I can see anyway.'

A hooded figure says 'I'm fine, thank you.'

Ashlynn gestures towards the hood.

Chloro looks to her sisters quickly then the man.

A hooded figure pulls it lower and gives a half bow towards the Lady Ashlynn.

Ashlynn whispers to Chloro, 'I don't like that he will not identify himself. After all we are Aes Sedai and if we guaranteed we would not reveal him, why would he have any reason not to.'

Kathala's face gains a chin as she smiles.

A hooded figure says 'One week.'

A hooded figure says 'If you are willing to help, excellent. If not, we understand.'

A hooded figure says 'But it would be helpful to hear from you within a weeks time.'

Maddy says 'Is that a time frame for us or you?'

Ashlynn whispers to you, 'Regardless, if someone is concerned about lawbreakers assaulting and murdering innocent people, I don't think they can be one hundred percent evil. It's a good cause.'

Chloro says 'You have my word, I will send word to Queen Morgase within the week.'

A hooded figure bows deeply.

A hooded figure says 'That is all I ask.'

Ashlynn sips from the cup.

Ashlynn tastes a little bit of a choice steak.

A hooded figure says 'If you'll excuse me, I'll leave you to discuss.'

Chloro releases the weave around the Coachroom.

A hooded figure bows his way out of the door.

A hooded figure opens the frontdoor.

A hooded figure leaves south. vv

The frontdoor closes quietly.

Chloro says 'Before you go sisters.'

Ashlynn whispers something to Hadley.

Kathala says 'Interesting that he thinks to set terms to a group of Aes Sedai. Few have the guts to do that.'

Hadley nods in agreement.

Chloro says 'I said I would send word to Morgase, I did not say what word. Perhaps an update on Elyane and her training.'

Ashlynn whispers something to Hadley.

Ashlynn nudges Hadley suggestively with her elbow.

Ashlynn winks at Hadley.

Ashlynn beams a smile at Hadley.

Kathala says 'It would suggest this is someone who is used being listened to.'

Hadley attempts a smile while the blood leaves her face, resulting in a ghastly visage.

Aelarien nods at Kathala.

Ashlynn gets a cup of tea and hands it to Hadley.

Ashlynn says 'Drink some of this, dear.'

Chloro says 'A Lord Gabriel made issue for us, during the last Andor conflict. I wonder if he is behind this as well.'

Maddy says 'Who would you suggest then?'

Hadley sips a cup of tea slowly.

Ashlynn says 'I sensed a lack of trust.'

Maddy says 'I don't blame him'

Chloro says 'I sensed a lack of using a human body. Kathala seemed to pick that up.'

Maddy says 'If he has approached the palace and been turned away....'

Ashlynn says 'He is asking a lot for someone who is not confident in the Aes Sedai.'

Ashlynn says 'I will say that he cannot be one hundred percent bad if he is truly concerned about banditry.'

Maddy says 'He did assume some of us were nobles.'

Ashlynn says 'We should reach out to eyes and ears to verify these claims of increased activity.'

Chloro says 'But is that his concern sister? He can do what we cannot, he can lie.'

Aelarien says 'I for one know many with friends in Andor who would be sending messages as soon as a Noble was seen petitioning Aes Sedai, i believe he was just being cautious'

Aelarien says 'but i defer to those with sharper eyes than mine.'

Maddy says 'I will ask my contacts.'

Kathala says 'This cake... person is new, yes?'

Chloro says 'You see Maddy, Gray lessons do come in handy.'

Chloro smiles smugly.

Ashlynn nods at Kathala.

Maddy smiles at Chloro.

Kathala nods in agreement.

Ashlynn says 'He's holed up in the no man's land between us and Andor.'

Kathala says 'It could be innocent. It could be a plot.'

Maddy says 'He is quite fearsome'

Ashlynn says 'I heard he has a ter'angreal that prevents usage of the One Power.'

Ashlynn says 'Has anyone been sent to try to retrieve it?'

Chloro says 'The dream spike was innocent until the Dark One's strongest General took it. '

Maddy says 'He killed one of our guards the other night and Kokoro got hurt trying to save the man.'

Kathala says 'Interesting.'

Kathala says 'I should get out of my chambers more often.'

Chloro says 'You really should sister, not only could we use your presence. These girls of late do not know what a really sweet cake is..'

Ashlynn nods at Kathala.

Aelarien says 'I feel, with no insight into who this man is, a letter requesting an audience regarding his concerns should be sent to Morgase, perhaps if we play along with this we will get more answers about who this man is'

Ashlynn grins at Chloro.

[Chloro]

A Pristine Parchment Sealed with Gray Wax.

To Her Majesty Morgase, Queen of Andor, Defender of the Realm, Protector of the People and High seat of House Trakand,

I bid you greetings your highness. It has been some time since I was able to attend court in Andor and Elayne progresses well in her studies. If it pleases your Majesty, I will be in Caemlyn traveling with several Aes Sedai and request audience with you in five days time, during the evening. Please let me know if this suits your highness. We all share our concern over the unsightliness of the noble kidnapping that happened recently, and so close to the borders of Tar Valon. The Tower stands by its pledge of aid to Andor should it be needed.

Sincerely,
Chloro Arovni
Sitter of the Gray Ajah

*************
A Scroll Sealed in Red Wax with a Lions Head.

To Lady Chloro Sedai,

I appreciate the kindness you show me in relating Elayne's progress. It gladdens me to hear she is doing well. We too were concerned about the kidnapping. Thankfully it was resolved quickly, and with the exception of one death, a man named Den, all ended well. I will happily host you and your sisters, I look forward to seeing you all.

Queen Morgase Trakand
Grace of the Light, Queen of Andor, Defender of the Realm, Protector of the People, High Seat of House Trakand

************

Chloro sighed as she placed the scroll down on her desk in the sitters office within the Gray wing. The woman truly could reach for the stars... "Grace of the light." Andor was the only nation Chloro had known the dead to rise in and give chase to the living, but such is what one experienced, living this long.

Picking up her quill she hastily wrote in a clean script and a sheet of paper and snapped for the novice attending her.

"Gilly, take this to Alyssa Sedai and state it is to be posted outside the hall for all Aes Sedai to see. Do it smartly girl, I do not want to hear you stopping for sweet cakes, or I'll let you tell Kathala Sedai why there are none left."

The novice's face visibly paled at the veiled threat before she snatched the parchment and rushed off.

*****************

Nailed Outside the Hall of the Tower:

Attention Sisters, Accepted, and Novices.

A discussion into Andor, and recent events will take place in the Oval Lecture hall in 3 days time at the stroke of 7(pm server). All are welcome to attend, Aes Sedai and Tower Accepted are strongly encouraged.

Chloro Arovni,
Sitter of the Gray Ajah

(Discussion 6/11 at 7pm server time)

[Chloro]

Under the dim light candles of the library, a Gray and Red meet to discuss the things that may hide in plain sight.

The Eighth Depository
The Eighth Depository is one of the largest sections of the library, its
long oval room spanning the breadth of the library building. Locked safely
behind a cast iron fence, the southern part of the depository contains one
of the restricted sections, with works on the subject of objects of the One
Power such as angreal, sa'angreal, and ter'angreal.
[ obvious exits: N ]
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Lady Sarinda din Rovan is standing here.

Chloro looks around closely to verify no other sisters were near before embracing saidar and weaving a dome of silence around herself and the red sitter.

Sarinda touches her hand to her forehead, lips, and heart in greeting.

Sarinda looks around the Eighth Depository, nodding in satisfaction to herself. 'If it pleases the Light, Chloro, I admire your recommendation for a more private location.'

Chloro breathes a soft sigh before reaching out and squeezing Sardina's arm. "We need to start meeting outside of needing to manipulate the world."

Sarinda chuckles politely.

Sarinda says 'As I see it, this particular issue is not about the Tower influencing or 'manipulating' the world, but protecting it. Andor, in particular.'

Chloro says 'Aelarien was approached by a so called Andorian noblemen that states they are not planning a coup but want the tower to... Guide Morgase into handling the bandit threat.'

Sarinda nods and says softly, 'I saw your report, sister, and the letter from Queen Morgase. Have you spoken with Aelarien privately yet yourself, since she first encountered this man?'

Chloro shakes her head. "Time has not allowed. We also have other issues. Morgase had a man.. Steering her the last time I attended court in Andor. A lord Gabriel. I could not find a past note of him, but everyone he came into contact with assumed he had been there for years."

Chloro says 'Given our last conversation, the trouble in the south with Mayene, and current mistrust of the tower. It makes a perfect playground for... Our darker counter parts."'

Sarinda snorts quietly at the first comment. 'The thought of Morgase allowing any man to think he could possibly steer her is amusing enough.' But at the Gray's comments, her jaw tightens.

Chloro says 'Your Ajah as sisters stationed in most of the major cities, and outside of Morgase's, Sedai counselor, no one will suspect reds of looking into this further.'

Sarinda says 'Lord Gaebril...I have not heard his name in some time. I remember there was some talk bout him before, but I did not think much of it. I do not always follow the undercurrents of every noble in all the Westlands among the shorebound.'

Chloro rolls her eyes and adjusts her shawl. "Another Lord, similar background was influencing Tear at the same time. Given what just happened with the dream spike, we need to be very careful."

Sarinda nods, admitting, 'The parallels could be more than a coincidence, I can understand that point.'

Chloro says 'I will lead a group of our sisters to see Morgase later this week, but, I also need someone watching those sisters. Up for task?'

Sarinda says 'If it pleases the Light, before we start going hunting for lionfish, we should make sure that we are casting the net in the right location. The questions that I think we need to consider are two, chiefly: Why is this Andoran noble unwilling to reveal his identity? And what are his motives for doing so?'

Chloro says 'That I think will be forced out in our meeting with Morgase. Not all of our sisters have the gift for state craft and I cannot control what they may say.'

Sarinda says 'I can appreciate the way your mind works, puzzling out machinations between people and kingdoms, but before we investigate whether some Forsaken has set up a Darkfriend to infiltrate the Major Houses of Andor, if it pleases the Light, I am concerned about what this mysterious man is trying to pull the White Tower into, and Andor by extension.'

Sarinda draws down her thin eyebrows into a frown.

Chloro says 'Oh sister, we were drawn into it long before he approached us. We signed up for this the moment Morgase earned the serpent ring. Even if it is ceremonial. '

Chloro says 'Our bigger concern, is, what are we not seeing because of Andor. Answer that, and we will see their true target.'

Sarinda leans against a bookshelf with subjects about various ter'angreal, crossing her tattooed arms under her chest. 'That is a touch dramatic, sister,' she replies dryly. 'Next you will be saying this has been an inevitability ever since Ishara Casalain allied with the Amyrlin Deane Aryman and named herself first queen of Andor.'

Sarinda says 'What precisely did this 'noble' request of the Tower? To beseech Queen Morgase to investigate and stop a bandit uprising?'

Chloro says 'That is what he asked for, however, it does give us an excuse to check on things on Andor. A noble child was kidnapped a fortnight ago. That is not common for Andor.'

Sarinda frowns.

Sarinda says 'Of which House?'

Chloro says 'The report did not say. However, Morgase knew them strongly enough to know that man that died in the rescue. I would expect a high ranking house.'

Sarinda frowns, replying, 'Which report do you speak of? I am not sure I have heard about this from my Ajah's eyes-and-ears, or from any report to the Hall.'

Chloro flicks a speck of dust off her skirts. "A general report, I cannot remember from where. So many come in these days, one starts to look like another."

Sarinda shifts her weight, a disappointed look on her face, and sighs. 'If it pleases the Light, I do not like missing news, even if I have good reasons for being away from the Tower of late.'

Chloro chuckles and smiles warmly, "that feeling dear sister, comes to us all."

Sarinda says 'I have been focused more on some of the news about a new dreadlord seen in the Gap in recent weeks. Zanadu, some call him.'

Sarinda's face darkens.

Chloro says 'Perhaps a planted distraction?'

Sarinda shrugs indifferently.

Sarinda says 'A stretch, I think, to believe that something happening in the Howling Caves north of the Ruined Keep deep in the Blight might be related to an unnamed man, purportedly an Andoran noble, asking the White Tower to pressure Queen Morgase to hunt some bandits.'

Chloro says 'Stranger things have happened sister. Last Hallows eve the dead rose in Andor.'

Sarinda says 'If that is the type of stones player one must be to join the Gray Ajah, I clearly would not have been fit to join it. Your ability to see things others cannot is a strength, sister, but also a heavy burden at times.'

Chloro says 'More times than not of late.'

Sarinda takes a quiet breath and turns fully to study the Gray Sitter. She offers a reassuring smile and says, 'So, Chloro, if it pleases the Light, tell me. What do you propose?'

Chloro says 'See what you can get out of Elaida Sedai, and your Red sister near Caemlyn. They won't suspect you coming.'

Sarinda says 'You mean about this Lord Gaebril? The bandit situation? Or both?'

Chloro says 'Both and more, there could be situations we have not seen yet.'

Sarinda nods in agreement.

Sarinda raises her right hand to her lips. 'It is agreed, under the Light.'

Chloro says 'Once this is over, we must have tea, and a rest.'

Sarinda says 'Did I hear that Hadley attended this noble along with the Aes Sedai? I wonder if she is interested in the Grays, or the Blues, perhaps.'

Chloro starts looking into a book to the left on the bear ter'angreal, allowing Sarinda to leave first.

Chloro nods as she continues.

Sarinda nods in agreement.

Sarinda says 'May the Light illumine you, and see you safe to your journey's end.'

Chloro says 'You as well sister.'

Sarinda offers a brief embrace of the Gray Sitter as she makes her way to the door. 'Be careful in your own investigations, Chloro,' she offers concernedly. 'If it pleases the Light, hunting lionfish should never be done without proper preparation and respect for the prey, at risk of peril to the angler.'

[Chloro]

Cakes and Teas can soothe any mind, a Gray and Yellow discuss current events, and how tacky roses are.

Oval Lecture Hall
This oval lecture hall is large enough to seat a large congregation. Rows
of polished wooden benches rise up from the central floor, each row a
little higher than the previous one. A dais with an elaborately carved
chair sits before a pair of doors at the front of the hall. Wide scrollwork
runs beneath a gently domed ceiling painted with sky and white clouds.
[ obvious exits: S ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door south: doubledoors
A young Tower Guard is on duty here.
Lady Kathala Arantes, Ra'dar is standing here.
The innkeeper bustles about, helping guests into rooms.

Kathala says 'So, are you inclined to believe our mysterious visitor?'

Chloro thinks a moment sitting near the center of the hall, strong back tea steaming from the cup in her hands. "I do not know, bandits are a problem, but as I told Sarinda. Patterns are starting to emerge."

Kathala frowns slightly, analyzing the situation.

Kathala says 'What patterns do you see, Sister?'

Chloro stands up moving to a large table with a map of the continent sprawled out. "To many to almost count now."

Kathala reaches with her neck, peering over the map.

Kathala says 'You say this goes beyond Andor?'

Chloro begins in Andor point at white bridge. "Two years ago, white Cloaks took Baerlon after a sister was suspected of murdering innocents. At the same time a Lord Gabrial somehow with no past records, made his way to Morgase's left side without any intervention.

Chloro says 'A lord also randomly appeared in Tear with similar background. This was after the dream spike was placed in the spine.'

Kathala says 'Interesting.'

Chloro says 'Then Mayene sought to break with us based on a backless accusation from a winged guard. Tear began murdering Mayene's nobles, and the south descended into chaos until we ended it.'

Kathala nibbles absentmindedly on her cake.

Kathala says 'What is your working theory?'

Chloro says 'Then there was the strange chattering rock that was found in the blight. Now, not more than a few months ago, the dark one's strongest general was given the dream spike after using the south as pawns.'

Kathala murmurs 'The world is full of ancient mysteries.'

Chloro sighs and looks Kathala directly in the eyes. "A man knowing about Andoran nobles that would not show his face to a group of Aes Sedai, and seeks us to intervene with Morgase. If Ishamael is free, who else could be walking in this world?"

Kathala says 'I would counter with that we have known the Forsaken run free for a very long time. Be'lal, the Netweaver was rampaging the world long before I was born.'

Chloro says 'This is true, but why surface now, and why Andor?'

Kathala says 'My point is, they have surfaced before and we cannot be sure that they are now involved in Andor.'

Chloro says 'This is true, however, the more concerning point, is we had no warning of things in Andor from Elaida Sedai.. '

Kathala stirs her tea, the sound echoing in the chamber.

Kathala says 'Things like bandits, or things like the supposed petitions?'

Chloro adjusts her shawl and takes a sip of her tea, "Both, the woman may be callous, stubborn and down right insane at times, but she rarely misses things that would challenge Morgase."

Kathala says 'Not unless you trample her roses.'

Kathala chuckles politely.

Kathala says 'Truth be told, I don't believe the Tower has heard from Elaide in my lifetime.'

Chloro chuckles with a bit of mirth. "I hear she may even weave them to grow at times. Such an odd proclivity."

Kathala says 'I know Cadsuane replaced her as the Amyrlin Seat, but I am oblivious to the exact circumstances.'

Chloro says 'Yes, as am I.'

Chloro says 'There has also been no chatter from the Wisdoms about this.'

Chloro says 'To many not speaking, for the nobles to find actual reason to petition us.'

Kathala says 'Wisdoms are usually well informed when it comes to the plights of the commoners.'

Chloro says 'Perhaps a yellow sister, may gain some information from them over shop talk. I hear they like cakes and pies..'

Kathala tugs at her shawl disdainfully.

Kathala says 'Wisdom business is far beneath a Yellow's skill. A true Yellow doesn't meddle with herbs like some village herb woman.'

Chloro says 'You catch more files with honey than vinegar sister. You may think of them that way, but you cannot discount their ability to gossip.'

Kathala says dryly 'They're almost as good as it as Aes Sedai.'

Chloro sniffs almost offended. "I wouldn't give them that much credit."

Kathala says 'Regardless of whether the Wisdoms know of this, do you believe the nobles truly petitioned Morgase?'

Kathala says 'One can say what you want, but she is an adept ruler. It seems unlike her to have ignored such pleas.'

Chloro says 'Before I answer, what do you make of this situation? Or your Ajah for that matter?'

Kathala says 'I have not spoken to anyone in my Ajah about this. Ashlynn was there when we met the Andoran lord and she appears to feel that the nobles should have employed their own guards.'

Kathala says 'I think we cannot make an adequate assessment until we have spoken with Morgase.'

Kathala shrugs one shoulder slightly.

Chloro says 'It seems the Grays need to make a bigger presence then, for only one sister to see the severity is shocking.'

Chloro says 'It could also be that many are dealing with private lessons for our younger ones.'

Kathala says 'Perhaps we should extend an invitation to the Browns. Having analytical minds along may be beneficial.'

Kathala says 'One cannot conduct research with foregone conclusions. You will miss the forest for the trees.'

Chloro rolls her eyes slightly. "If you can find one not huffing fumes from the bookbinders, be my guest sister."

Chloro says 'Will you be with us, on the visit to Andor?'

Kathala says 'I likely will be, yes.'

Chloro says 'What does Maddy make of this? Has she given comment?'

Kathala says 'I have not spoken with her about this at all.'

Chloro says 'She to has had Gray training. I would be interested to know what is cooking up in that mind of hers.'

Kathala says 'Have you spoken with the other Gray Sisters?'

Chloro says 'I am the only Gray in residence at current. With so many conflicts, majority are making sure there are not more.'

Kathala says 'Do they share your theory about this Lord Gaebril?'

Chloro says 'Nevirha is Andoran though, she may have some insight if I can reach her.'

Kathala frowns and nods, then pauses to finish her tea.

Chloro says 'I suppose we can conclude the meeting, perhaps our sisters will become more invested after the visit.'

Kathala says 'I suspect speaking with Morgase will not be an easy task. She is easily the most formidable politician outside the Tower. And I wager she could best some within our walls, too.'

Chloro says 'She nearly bested Kitiara in my last attendance at court.'

Chloro chuckle's politely.

Kathala raises her eyebrows and purses her lips, clearly impressed.

Chloro says 'A pity she was not stronger in saidar, she would have been a formidable sister. Lets up hope Elayne follows in her footsteps.'

Kathala says 'So many potential paths. Either she knew or didn't. Either she cared or didn't.'

Kathala says 'Or it was all a fabrication and she is as mystified as we are.'

Chloro says 'Or she was manipulated not to.. That is the most feared in my find.'

Chloro says 'There are some facts that point to it.'

Chloro says 'Though most do not point to that conclusion.'

Kathala says 'I suppose we'll have to see when we meet her and think on our feet.'

Kathala tastes a little bit of a tasty cake with raisins.

Chloro takes another sip of her tea. "How have you been otherwise sister? It is so rare I have the time to speak with you."

Kathala chuckles politely.

Kathala says 'Holed up doing research.'

Kathala says 'After all, the Yellows are the second most academic Ajah.'

Chloro perks up, "Oh? is it to do with the new weave for healing?"

Kathala says 'Unfortunately not. I have been going through the library looking for additional Healing weaves.'

Kathala says 'There must be some way to cure Chill.'

Chloro says 'Brandy works wonders on chilly days.'

Chloro says 'Perhaps its properties might help you discover it?'

Kathala says 'Sending men out to fight with liquor in their system sounds like a recipe for disaster.'

Chloro says 'It also goes wonderfully with candied cherries..'

Kathala says 'I just like a dollop of rum in my tea on a cold day.'

Kathala grins evilly.

Chloro chuckle's politely.

A young Tower Guard turns around and glares at Kathala.

A young Tower Guard turns back and faces his corner.

Kathala says 'It would appear I touched a nerve, Jean-Luc?'

Chloro says 'It has been some time since I did that, stronger things are needed as sitter. Whiskey normally works.'

A young Tower Guard mutters something about trying to find a soldier without liquor.

Chloro says 'Have no fear Jean-Luc, her sitter is rarely seen without a full tankard.'

Kathala smirks.

Kathala says 'If I want to taste like something got smoked in my mouth, I will eat some mackerel.'

Chloro says 'Smoked Mackerel with bread and olives sounds lovely for dinner. '

Chloro says 'I will leave you to it sister, let me know if the north needs aid.'

Kathala nods in agreement.

Chloro finishes her tea and leaves it on the table for the Maids to clean. "Perhaps it is time to corner a wisdom."

Kathala says 'Hopefully we will meet in Caemlyn, soon.'

[kathala]

A Private Audience with Queen Morgase.

Players in your Zone
--------------------
Kathala - The Throne Room
Kitiara - The Throne Room

Chloro narrates 'Report Guardsman?'

Kanae narrates 'There are quite a few whitecloaks following a captain south of the junction.'
Kanae narrates 'They're behaving themselves, which is much appreciated.'

Artorias narrates 'This is going poorly'

Liia narrates 'most blinded'

Kathala narrates 'Can I press my Sisters on expedient arrival? Being late may be considered rude.'

The Throne Room
You are stunned by the size and splendor of Queen Morgase's Throne Room.
The walls present hunting scenes carved in relief in stone of the purest
white. Tapestries between the carvings are of bright flowers and
brilliantly plumaged hummingbirds, except for the ones flanking the throne
which proudly display the White Lion of Andor. On a dais at the room's far
wall is a throne of marble. A greatdoor opens south into a large hall and
an officedoor opens east into the Queen's private study. A smaller archway
lies to the west.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: Inner Caemlyn
Door east: officedoor
Door south: greatdoor
Lady Kitiara Sedai is standing here.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
Gawyn Trakand, First Prince of the Sword, stands here.

Artorias narrates 'we are being assaulted by Children atm'

Chloro narrates 'Kathala come, we have been assaulted by the Junction.'

Kitiara leaves south. vv

Chloro narrates 'The Tower Calls for aid near the Junction of of the Tar Valon road. Who will respond?'

Kathala narrates 'I will not come for a distraction when there are bigger things at stake.'

Kathala tugs her shawl irritably.

Queen Morgase Trakand narrates 'Must be some kind of game they play, to keep me waiting.'

Kathala narrates 'Your highness, I apologize on behalf of my Sisters, who appear to be delayed.'

Queen Morgase Trakand narrates 'You are forgiven Kathala Sedai. As for your sisters...'

Players in your Zone
--------------------
Kathala - The Throne Room

The officedoor is opened from the other side.

Queen Morgase Trakand bellows 'Join me.'
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Morgase's Private Conference Room
[ obvious exits: W ]
Zone: Inner Caemlyn
Door west: officedoor
A large desk made of fine, thick wood stands across the room from here.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
Captain-General Gareth Bryne watches you, like a hawk.
Queen Morgase Trakand regards you regally.
Paxle the white lion cub watches you with curiosity.
Ishara the white lion cub watches you with curiosity.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles at you.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'It's been too long Kathala. Where have you been?'

Kathala spreads her skirts and bows her head as a sign of respect.

Queen Morgase Trakand bows her head and smiles, gesturing towards a chair.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Tea?'

Kathala takes the invitation to sit and arranges her skirts.

Kathala says 'Gladly, your highness.'

Kathala says 'As for where I have been... research, my nose in the books, if you will.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods at a serving wench who begins to set out tea and cakes.

Kathala smiles pleasantly.

Players in your Zone
--------------------
Talasia - The Throne Room
Kanae - Oval Plaza Outside the Royal Palace
Kitiara - The Throne Room
Aelarien - Oval Plaza Outside the Royal Palace
Lenara - Oval Plaza Outside the Royal Palace
Liia - Oval Plaza Outside the Royal Palace
Artorias - Oval Plaza Outside the Royal Palace
Maddy - Oval Plaza Outside the Royal Palace
Chloro - Oval Plaza Outside the Royal Palace
Kathala - Morgase's Private Conference Room

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Ah well, you must remedy that. We do not meet often enough.'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Kathala says 'As Kathala says, your highness.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods as a guard approaches and gestures towards the exit.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'It appears your Sisters have arrived.'

Someone knocks on the officedoor from the other side.

Queen Morgase Trakand looks up in thought, scrunching up her nose.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I think they can wait.'

Kathala sits down on a cushioned chair.

Kathala looks over the lion cubs, much like she did the stray cats of Tar Valon when she was an Accepted.

Kathala shifts her pose and is now sitting here, comfortably seated.

Queen Morgase Trakand leans in closer.

Queen Morgase Trakand whispers, 'How long should we make them wait?'

Queen Morgase Trakand grins evilly.

Kathala says 'How well can you handle their tempers, your highness?'

Kathala quirks an eyebrow amusedly.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Oh I imagine it will all be fine.'

Queen Morgase Trakand waves a hand in front of her face.

Kathala says 'I trust it would. You have had the best training from your childhood as well as the White Tower.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Very well, lets bring them in shall we? A pleasure to get some alone time with you. As always Kathala Sedai.'

Kathala says 'We can see the results of it in your daughter.'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles at you.

Kathala says 'Who is doing well, I can say.'

Queen Morgase Trakand bellows 'Come.'

Talasia has arrived from the west.

Adael has arrived from the west.
Kitiara has arrived from the west.

Chloro has arrived from the west.
Draz has arrived from the west.
Maddy has arrived from the west.
Liia has arrived from the west.
Lenara has arrived from the west.
Aelarien has arrived from the west.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'That news is much appreciated. I hope this streak continues.'

Kanae has arrived from the west.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles at Kathala.

Artorias has arrived from the west.

Aelarien puts her notebook away carefully in her pouch

Kathala looks up expectantly.

Maddy curtseys before Queen Morgase Trakand.

[Chloro]

Members of the White Tower make their way south to Meet with Queen Morgase about the Bandit issue.

- Within the Tar Valon Square -

Kanae says 'Well, you and Maddy at least.'

Kanae says 'The warders are kind of pigs.'

Kanae nods to herself, she must need reassurance.

Chloro clears her throat.

Chloro says 'Enough!'

Artorias blinks his eyes innocently.

Chloro says 'Before we travel, here are some ground rules.'

Chloro says 'Please remove your weapons and shields. They have no place at court.'

Artorias arches an eyebrow.

Artorias says 'How am I supposed to protect you all.'

Kanae says 'Not even sheathed?'

Maddy says 'even Kanae and Artorias?'

Chloro says 'Sheathed is fine.'

Aelarien says 'I believe we should do so once safe within the walls of Caemlyn Sister as it seems the use of gate is a little....impossible at this time'

Alarm bells continue as the calls for arms echo down streets, apparently the disturbance is to the west.

Artorias assumes an offensive striking posture.

Artorias leaves west riding a warhorse. <<

Lenara leaves west riding an Illianer steed. <<

An alarm bell rings out within the city.

Kanae looks to the Aes Sedai expectantly, before looking to the west.

Maddy says 'Chloro why will you do a half bow?'


Aelarien tells you 'im not convinced we are meant to gate from what the alarm's said '

Chloro looks to Maddy, "I have been to her court before, and I was the requester of this meeting. Therefore, at the start I will take the lead."

Maddy frowns.

Maddy says 'Are you sure that will not set off a negative reaction?'

Kanae says 'Excuse me, while I fetch my horse and see what the fuss west is about.'

Kanae leaves west. <<

Chloro says 'One can never be sure. She is as crafty as any sister.'

Maddy nods at you.

Maddy says 'Why risk it then?'

Chloro says 'To see where her mind is. Is she still sharp, or is she under influence.'

Aelarien says 'While she is a Monarch Maddy, she was also once an initiate of the tower. We must remind her of that too.'

Liia smiles calmly.

Chloro greets Liia with a light kiss on her cheek.

Lenara greets Liia with a light kiss on her cheek.

Liia says 'Sisters.'

Aelarien beams a smile at Liia.

Chloro says 'I would not press that Aelarien, not while we are within her nation.'

Liia says 'Quite the crowd'

Artorias looks around for the other Gaidin, not quite sure if he should be here alone or not.

Aelarien says 'it will not be a press Chloro but a small reminder. I will not be disrespectful'

Chloro narrates 'Report Guardsman?'

Kanae narrates 'There are quite a few whitecloaks following a captain south of the junction.'

Kanae narrates 'They're behaving themselves, which is much appreciated.'

Aelarien says 'yeah we have to ride id imagine'

Chloro says 'Maddy and Aelarien, you have an advantage. You are new to the shawl, so use it.'

Liia weaves a quick flow of air to hide the noticable gray in her hair.

Chloro says 'Do not weave unless there is no other option.'

Aelarien examines the colour of Liias shawl wondering if it is some form of green and maybe not brown.

*** Liia, Aelarien, Chloro, Artorias, Maddy and Lenara depart from Tar Valon towards a Patient Kathala Waiting in Caemlyn ****

At a Junction of Roads
The road to Tar Valon curves west around a small farm. A dusty cartpath
leads east around a barn to a water well beside a brick home. Smells of
manure and animal stock carry on the breeze. Another road begins at this
point, winding southeast through wooded lands.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze, being ridden by you.
Maddy has arrived from the north, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Artorias has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Liia has arrived from the north, riding a gray palfrey.
Lenara has arrived from the north, riding an Illianer steed.
Aelarien has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.

Artorias assumes a defensive striking posture.

Chloro takes a deep breath and motions her horse forward.

The Tar Valon Road
A few worthless personal effects are scattered and ground into the packed
gravel and mud. Some discolored splotches in the road are from where
blood has recently pooled and dried.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze, being ridden by you.
Kanae Ishtohka, Tower Guard Hornsounder is standing here, riding a warhorse.
A Child of the Light Hundredman stands here.
A Child of the Light Hundredman stands here.
A Child of the Light Hundredman stands here.
A Child of the Light Hundredman stands here.
A Child of the Light Hundredman stands here.
A Child of the Light Hundredman stands here.
A Child of Light Captain is here, peering at you with sharp eyes.
Maddy has arrived from the north, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Artorias has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.
Liia has arrived from the north, riding a gray palfrey.
Lenara has arrived from the north, riding an Illianer steed.
Aelarien has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.

* R HP:Healthy SP:Bursting MV:Full >

The Child of Light Captain draws a kris-edged flamberge from a bright white cloak with a flash of steel.

The Child of Light Captain tries to slash Chloro, but she parrys successfully.

Kanae frowns.

Artorias says 'well then'

Chloro says 'How dare you. '

Kanae says 'Captain Trys.'

A Child of the Light Hundredman draws a kris-edged flamberge from a bright white cloak with a flash of steel.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Aelarien, but she deflects the blow.

Chloro are gallantly rescued by Artorias!

Chloro says 'Control yourselves.'

The Child of Light Captain says 'Odd, my body seems to move on it's own.'

Kanae sends a Child of the Light Hundredman sprawling with a powerful bash!

Chloro looks for threads of Saidar near the children.

Aelarien looks at the Child of Light Captain.

The Child of Light Captain tries to slash Liia, but she parries successfully.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Lenara, but she deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman barely slashes Kanae's body.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Aelarien, but she parries successfully.
Lenara disarms a Child of the Light Hundredman's weapon with one swift strike.
Lenara slashes a Child of the Light Hundredman's body hard.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to hit Lenara, but she deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Maddy, but she parries successfully.
Maddy slashes a Child of the Light Hundredman's body hard.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Liia, but she deflects the blow.
Liia tries to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he parries successfully.
A Child of the Light Hundredman barely slashes Kanae's body.
Kanae smites a Child of the Light Hundredman's right arm hard.
The Child of Light Captain slashes Artorias's body.
Artorias tries to scythe the Child of Light Captain, but he deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Aelarien, but she parries successfully.
Aelarien tries to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he deflects the blow.


Artorias sends the Child of Light Captain sprawling with a powerful bash!

The Child of Light Captain snarls angrily.
Artorias says 'You all rode all the way here, just to die?'

* R HP:Hurt SP:Bursting MV:Fresh - a Child of the Light Hundredman: Scratched >

The Child of Light Captain slashes Liia's right leg extremely hard.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Lenara, but she deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman barely slashes Kanae's body.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Aelarien, but she parries successfully.
Lenara tries to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he parries successfully.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Lenara, but she parries successfully.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Maddy, but she deflects the blow.
Maddy tries to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to hit Liia, but she deflects the blow.
Liia tries to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tickles Kanae's right hand with his slash.
Kanae tries to smite a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he deflects the blow.
The Child of Light Captain tries to slash Artorias, but he parries successfully.
Artorias tries to scythe the Child of Light Captain, but he deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Aelarien, but she parries successfully.
Aelarien tries to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he deflects the blow.

The Child of Light Captain says 'Die witches!'

Kanae says 'Assault of an Aes Sedai requires immediate punishment, with the minimum sentence of 10 years in the gaol or punishable by death.'

Aelarien says 'an interesting turn of events'

Kanae says 'It seems you have chosen death, Captain Trys.'

The Child of Light Captain slashes Artorias's body.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Lenara, but she parries successfully.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tickles Kanae's right hand with his slash.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Aelarien, but she parries successfully.
Lenara tries to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he parries successfully.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Lenara, but she deflects the blow.
You try to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Maddy, but she deflects the blow.
Maddy tries to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he parries successfully.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tickles Kanae's body with his slash.
Kanae smites a Child of the Light Hundredman's left hand hard.
The Child of Light Captain tries to slash Artorias, but he deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Aelarien, but she deflects the blow.
Aelarien tries to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he parries successfully.

Artorias sends the Child of Light Captain sprawling with a powerful bash!

The Child of Light Captain clambers to his feet.

The air around a Child of the Light Hundredman's eyes seems to catch fire, blinding him.

Kanae sends a Child of the Light Hundredman sprawling with a powerful bash!

You sense Liia is channeling saidar.

The air around a Child of the Light Hundredman's eyes seems to catch fire, blinding him.

Artorias narrates 'This is going poorly'

Maddy unleashes a flurry of icy spikes at the Child of Light Captain, who is stabbed repeatedly.

Kanae says 'To so recklessly assault a Gaidin, several Aes Sedai, and a Bladesmaster is very poorly thought out.'

Aelarien unleashes a flurry of icy spikes at a Child of the Light Hundredman, who is stabbed repeatedly.

Lenara slashes a Child of the Light Hundredman's body hard.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Lenara, but she deflects the blow.
The Child of Light Captain slashes Artorias's left leg.
A Child of the Light Hundredman slashes Kanae's body.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Aelarien, but she deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash you, but you deflect the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Maddy, but she deflects the blow.
Maddy tries to slash a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he deflects the blow.
A Child of the Light Hundredman slashes Kanae's right leg.
Artorias scythes the Child of Light Captain's body hard.
A Child of the Light Hundredman tries to slash Aelarien, but she dodges the attack.
Aelarien slashes a Child of the Light Hundredman's left arm very hard.

Artorias assumes a defensive striking posture.

The Child of Light Captain pulls a mixture from his belt pack.
The Child of Light Captain quaffs a bubbling draught.
The Child of Light Captain appears to be able to see again.
The Child of Light Captain smirks.

Chloro say 'They may not have. They said they cannot control themselves.'

You receive your share of experience...
Oh, much better the second time around.
Aelarien's icy spikes shred a Child of the Light Hundredman, whose insides now flow freely to the
ground.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is dead! R.I.P.
Your blood freezes as you hear a Child of the Light Hundredman's death cry.
A Child of the Light Hundredman stops following the Child of Light Captain.

Talasia has arrived from the south, riding a warhorse.

Artorias narrates 'we are being assaulted by Children atm'

Chloro narrates 'Kathala come, we have been assaulted by the Junction.'


The Tar Valon Road
A few worthless personal effects are scattered and ground into the packed
gravel and mud. Some discolored splotches in the road are from where
blood has recently pooled and dried.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon Road South of Tar Valon
The corpse of the Child of Light Captain is lying here.
The corpse of a Child of the Light Hundredman is lying here. [2]
A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze, being ridden by you.
Lord Artorias Ilfate, Abysswalker is here, fighting a Child of the Light Hundredman, riding a
warhorse.
Lenara Keiyn is here, fighting a Child of the Light Hundredman, riding an Illianer steed.
Lady Liia Averon, the Brown Cartographer is here, fighting a Child of the Light Hundredman, riding a
gray palfrey.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is here, fighting Liia.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is here, fighting Kanae.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is here, fighting Aelarien.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is here, fighting Artorias.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is here, fighting Lenara.
A Child of the Light Hundredman stands here.
Aelarien Drasiel is here, fighting a Child of the Light Hundredman, riding a warhorse.
Maddy Mantear is here, fighting a Child of the Light Hundredman, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Kanae Ishtohka, Tower Guard Hornsounder is here, fighting a Child of the Light Hundredman, riding a
warhorse.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is here, fighting Liia.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is here, fighting Maddy.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is here, fighting Lenara.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is here, fighting Kanae.
The Child of Light Captain is here, fighting Maddy.

Talasia says 'Interesting timing.'

Aelarien says 'we should leave the guard to finish this work sisters'

Kitiara has arrived from the north, riding a warhorse.

Kanae blows the horn of Tar Valon!

Kitiara strikes a Child of the Light Hundredman's left leg hard.

Kanae smites a Child of the Light Hundredman's body hard.

Artorias says 'It's a good thing I didn't put my shield and axe away.'


Kanae sends a Child of the Light Hundredman sprawling with a powerful bash!

Talasia looks at Artorias.

Artorias says 'the captain will kill them all'

Kanae spins on one heel, changing forms to The Kingfisher Takes a Silverback.
Kanae smites the Child of Light Captain's body hard.
Kitiara tries to strike a Child of the Light Hundredman, but he deflects the blow.
>

Kanae flows effortlessly into Thistledown Floats on the Wind.
Kanae smites a Child of the Light Hundredman's body hard.

Talasia slashes a Child of the Light Hundredman's left arm very hard.

Kanae assumes Arc of the Moon.
Kanae smites a Child of the Light Hundredman's right leg extremely hard.


A Tower guard slashes a Child of the Light Hundredman's left foot.

You slash a Child of the Light Hundredman's left hand.
Kanae smites a Child of the Light Hundredman's right foot into bloody fragments!
Talasia slashes a Child of the Light Hundredman's head very hard.
A Child of the Light Hundredman is incapacitated and will slowly die, if not aided.
Maddy slashes a Child of the Light Hundredman's head into bloody fragments!
A Child of the Light Hundredman is dead! R.I.P.
You receive your share of experience...
Still better. Experience pays off.
Your blood freezes as you hear a Child of the Light Hundredman's death cry.

Kanae nods at a Tower guard.

Kanae snaps to attention and salutes grandly.

Kanae says 'Well done, Guardsmen.'

A Tower guard says 'Glad we could assist, sister.'

Chloro says 'onward'

Kanae says 'Return to your posts.'

A Tower guard says 'Yes ma'am!'


***The ever growing party of Tar Valon citizens continues south to Caemlyn*****

The Entrance Hall
This large hall has doorways in each of the four walls, all impressive in
height. A red carpet covers the marble floor. Portraits line the walls,
mostly of the Royal Family with some exceptional retainers honored as well.
The door to the north leads to Queen Morgase's throne room, while an
archway in the southern wall opens onto the palace courtyard. Doorways to
the east and west open into corridors.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Inner Caemlyn
Door north: greatdoor
A long stem of crimson-colored rose blooms here.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
Maddy has arrived from the south.
Artorias has arrived from the south.
Liia has arrived from the south.
Lenara has arrived from the south.
Kanae has arrived from the south.
Aelarien has arrived from the south.

A palace maid freshens an arrangement of crimson roses beneath a life-sized portrait.

Artorias looks at the portrait.

Artorias says 'Pretty.'

Chloro clears her throat. "Chloro Sedai and Party to see Queen Morgase. We are expected."

Adael leaves north. ^^

The Throne Room
You are stunned by the size and splendor of Queen Morgase's Throne Room.
The walls present hunting scenes carved in relief in stone of the purest
white. Tapestries between the carvings are of bright flowers and
brilliantly plumaged hummingbirds, except for the ones flanking the throne
which proudly display the White Lion of Andor. On a dais at the room's far
wall is a throne of marble. A greatdoor opens south into a large hall and
an officedoor opens east into the Queen's private study. A smaller archway
lies to the west.
[ obvious exits: E S W ]
Zone: Inner Caemlyn
Door east: officedoor
Door south: greatdoor
The corpse of a rat is lying here. [3]
Lord Adael Le'Ada, Knight of the Rose Crown, Captain of Queen Morgase's Elite is standing here.
Lady Liia Averon, the Brown Cartographer is standing here.
Draz the warder of Chloro is standing here.
Talasia is standing here, with a grim expression.
Lady Kitiara Sedai is standing here.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
A Defender of the Rose Crown strides by, hand close to his weapon.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
Gawyn Trakand, First Prince of the Sword, stands here.
Maddy has arrived from the south.
Artorias has arrived from the south.
Lenara has arrived from the south.
Kanae has arrived from the south.
Aelarien has arrived from the south.

Artorias blinks his eyes innocently.

Draz snaps to attention and salutes grandly.

Gawyn Trakand openly glares as you enter.

Talasia arches an eyebrow.

Gawyn Trakand says 'I do believe you were bade to come at seven?'

Gawyn Trakand says 'Is there a reason you kept the Queen waiting?'

Aelarien draws herself up slightly at the tone

Kitiara says 'I was here, but when I heard my Sisters had been waylaid by Child of the Light I had to leave to assist them.'

Talasia crosses her arms and watches impassively.

Maddy looks at Chloro.

Chloro glides in gracefully offering a half bow with lowered head to Prince Gawyn, a small rip in the shoulder of her gown. "Forgive me Prince Gawyn, we were assaulted on the way south by children of the light riding north.

Kanae positions herself near the rear of the group, fitting of her station.

Gawyn Trakand nods as a guard approaches him from the inner chambers.

Gawyn Trakand says 'The Queen bids you wait. She is having a discussion with another Sedai, at the moment.'

Gawyn Trakand waves his hand impassively and gestures you towards some chairs.

Talasia raises an eyebrow.

Lenara snorts softly.

Kitiara whispers something to Lenara.

Lenara nods at Kitiara.

Chloro remains standing. "Rest if you need sisters."

Aelarien moves to a chair and sits arranging her skirts delicately

Talasia remains standing.

Adael bows before Gawyn Trakand.

Lenara says 'Interesting how those Children of the Light seemed to know exactly when we would be traveling south.'

Aelarien pulls out a small notebook and begins idly sketching

Talasia says 'Interesting indeed.'

Kitiara whispers something to Lenara.

Kanae does her absolute best to pretend not to notice the decaying rat corpses in the throne room of Andor.

Chloro looks to her sisters watching each closely while moving near Kitiara.

Artorias looks around the room, taking notice of all the people and exits. Nodding to himself he moves around to stand closer to the Sedai.

Queen Morgase Trakand bellows 'Come.'

Lenara whispers something to Kitiara.

Morgase's Private Conference Room
This small room is bare of much decoration. A long table surrounded by chairs
is the only real furniture of the room. A small row of books line a shelf
against the eastern wall. A small door to the west leads out into the Throne
Room of Andor.
[ obvious exits: W ]
Zone: Inner Caemlyn
Door west: officedoor
A tufted, high-backed chair sits along the wall.
A large desk made of fine, thick wood stands across the room from here.
Lady Kitiara Sedai is standing here.
Lord Adael Le'Ada, Knight of the Rose Crown, Captain of Queen Morgase's Elite is standing here.
Talasia Nelaan, Aes Sedai is standing here.
Lady Kathala is sitting here on a cushioned chair, comfortably seated.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
An elite Queen's Guard stands at his post.
Captain-General Gareth Bryne watches you, like a hawk.
Queen Morgase Trakand regards you regally.
Paxle the white lion cub watches you with curiosity.
Ishara the white lion cub watches you with curiosity.
Draz has arrived from the west.
Maddy has arrived from the west.
Liia has arrived from the west.
Lenara has arrived from the west.
Aelarien has arrived from the west.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'That news is much appreciated. I hope this streak continues.'

Kanae has arrived from the west.

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Kathala.

Aelarien puts her notebook away carefully in her pouch

Kathala looks up expectantly.

Maddy curtseys before Queen Morgase Trakand.

Liia nods slowly.

Kanae follows the Aes Sedai contingent faithfully.

Kathala says 'It's the least I can do, your highness.'

Adael bows before Queen Morgase Trakand.

Adael snaps to attention and salutes Captain-General Gareth Bryne.

Aelarien bends her knees slightly in a short curtsey

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Adael.

Maddy beams a smile at Kathala.

Lenara inclines her head in greeting to Queen Morgase Trakand.

Artorias nods respectfully at Gareth.

Chloro lowers into a half bow before Morgase head lowered. "Light Illumine you Queen Morgase."

Captain-General Gareth Bryne grins at Artorias.

Maddy beams a smile at Captain-General Gareth Bryne.

Kanae bows deeply to the Queen of Andor and others, before keeping herself in the rear again.

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Kanae.

Kitiara steps to the side as she enters the room, nodding slightly to the queen before watching Chloro Sedai bow.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles coyly before speaking, 'It seems some remember courtesy.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'What is your name, Guardswoman?'

Kanae says 'I am Kanae Ishtoka, your Grace.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods politely.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Adael, if this one ever wishes to come south, bring her into the fold.'

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Adael.

Adael grins widely.

Aelarien lips quirk in a small smile

Maddy lifts her lily to partially cover her face whilst watching the others in the room covertly.

Adael says 'I imagine Tar Valon would be ill inclined to lose such talent'

Adael says 'But I'll make note'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I suspect the same.'

Kathala nods at Adael respectfully, a chin forming briefly as she does.

Queen Morgase Trakand claps her hands together.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'We will dismiss your tardiness.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Shall we get to business?'

Kathala reaches for her tea and sips.

Chloro says 'Thank you, your Grace.'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Chloro moves slightly to the side allowing her sisters to come forward first.

Artorias glances at the lion cubs, idly wondering if he can pet them somehow without getting in trouble.

Queen Morgase Trakand whispers something to Adael.

Talasia crosses her arms.

Chloro makes a hand sign towards Kitiara to take the lead.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles calmly, hands folded before her.

Aelarien adjusts her shawl on her shoulders and steps back slightly to give Kitiara room

Adael whispers something to Queen Morgase Trakand.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Liia respectfully observes the conversation.

Liia looks at Adael.

* HP:Wounded SP:Bursting MV:Fresh >

Queen Morgase Trakand arches a brow, still smiling.

Aelarien eyes glaze slightly as she appears to be thinking of other things.

Chloro smiles warmly and steps up while Kitiara forms her thoughts. "My sisters were concerned over the recent kidnapping, and thought they might pledge aid should it be needed."

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Ahh I see..'

Aelarien comes back to the present here eyes alert once more

Queen Morgase Trakand brushes at a sleeve.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'And this required a meeting?'

Chloro says 'It did your grace, as it involved a noble, with everything happening of late, time is often of the essence.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods in agreement.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I see.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Well, what would you like to know? What help are you offering?'

Queen Morgase Trakand gestures towards chairs as they are set out one by one.

Artorias slowly inches towards the cubs.

Queen Morgase Trakand turns to a servant, 'Tea and cakes please.'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Liia eyes Artorias.

Kathala tastes a little bit of a strawberry cheesecake.

Talasia whispers to Chloro, 'Perhaps Morgase does not understand the extent of the bandit infestation in her realm.'

Aelarien settles herself into a seat

Queen Morgase Trakand turns back to the Aes Sedai and finds her seat.

Adael says 'Here Paxle'

A tiny white lion cub tilts his head to one side and decides Adael would be fun to play with.
A tiny white lion cub now follows Adael.

Maddy smiles at the Queen then glides over to the last chair and sits gracefully.

Chloro says 'Do forgive me your Grace, but before we continue, and there is a blunder, may the Gaidin play with the cubs?'

Adael gives a tiny white lion cub an order.

A tiny white lion cub has an indifferent look.

Queen Morgase Trakand grins evilly.

Artorias blinks his eyes innocently.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Of course he may, well known is Artorias to us.'

Kathala's face gains a chin as she smiles.

Artorias mutters to himself about "stupid cloak not making me sneaky enough"

Adael grins at Artorias.

Chloro says 'Thank you Queen Morgase.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'That is exactly what Lord Adael and I were discussing.'

Kitiara whispers something to Lenara.

Adael hugs a tiny white lion cub.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Queen Morgase Trakand waits patiently, an amused expression on her face.

Artorias moves towards Ishara, completely ignoring the women in the room.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'You were saying, Aes Sedai?'

Chloro says 'We offer the aid as we always have your Grace, to respond should Andor give call. However, the bandit lord to the north west that originated in Andor, and the recent man with serpents that chose to often frequent Andor, makes us wonder if we could be of service.'

Lenara whispers something to Kitiara.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Remind me, Lord Adael, man to the north west?'

Adael thinks hard.

* HP:Hurt SP:Bursting MV:Fresh >

Adael says 'Wilmastar Cake, your majesty'

Lenara nods at Kitiara.

Adael says 'I believe is his name'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Was this man not dealt with?'

Artorias still ignoring everyone else, reaches Ishara and starts to play with the lion cub.

Adael says 'He was dealt with, yes'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods slowly.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Man with serpents?'

Queen Morgase Trakand looks perplexed.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I'm afraid I'm not familiar.'

Adael grimaces.

Kathala is looking at Artorias and the cub, distracted momentarily.

Adael says 'Some...creature of the Shadow, I think'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'And he is within our land?'

Adael says 'Not anymore'

Adael says 'He was, at one time'

Liia says 'I believe he was called 'The Hound', your Majesty.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods, her smile returning.

Adael says 'Though I had reports of his terrorizing other neighboring lands'

Artorias glances around before pulling a large slab of meat from his pack, giving it to Ishara to snack on.

Adael says 'It seems the reach of the Shadow is far'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'It appears our problems are dealt with, Chloro Sedai.'

Chloro says 'A few months ago Queen Morgase. The man has since been put down. However, rumbles have been heard on the eyes and ears networks your Grace. '

Artorias then pulls out a second slab for Paxle, even though they are over by Adael.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Rumbles that he is within my lands?'

Chloro says 'Rumbles of a different nature. Of possible Noble organization.'

Queen Morgase Trakand sips her tea, smiling over the rim of her cup.

Queen Morgase Trakand makes a gesture with her hand.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Such as?'

Maddy twirls her lily in her hands as she continues to watch the faces gathered in the room.

Chloro says 'The same as always, dis-satisfaction that over things that could be cleared up by themselves if they bothered to try. Bandits roaming the land.'

Queen Morgase Trakand whispers something to Adael.

Queen Morgase Trakand looks thoughtful.

Aelarien stands from her seat carefully placing her tea to the side

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I'm afraid I do not follow Chloro Sedai. Can you be more specific?'

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Aelarien.

Artorias glances up at Aelarien Sedai seeing the movement from the corner of his eye.

Aelarien says 'if i may Sister?'

Captain-General Gareth Bryne watches the standing Aes Sedai.

Kitiara looks at Aelarien.

Chloro says 'I believe my sister Aelarien can.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods in agreement.

Chloro moves to the side slightly.

Aelarien steps forward and curtseys slightly

Artorias seeing no problems, goes back to playing with Ishara.

Chloro smiles warmly at Gareth while she adjusts her shawl.

Talasia's eyes flick from Chloro to Aelarien.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Aelarien says 'your Majesty, I was petitioned by a man in Lugard a few weeks ago who claimed to be a member of the Andoran Nobility'

Maddy smiles encouragement at Aelarien.

Kanae watches the meeting with keen interest.

Kitiara nods at Aelarien.

Queen Morgase Trakand waits patiently, her entire attention on the speaking Aes Sedai.

Aelarien says 'i am unable to confirm or deny this claim as he maintained shadowing of his face with a hood at all times'

Adael frowns.

Aelarien says 'but he spoke of things one of his position would know.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'What did he speak of?'

Queen Morgase Trakand glances towards Adael.

Aelarien says 'he petitioned me to grant him an Audience with as many of my sisters as possible to discuss the current and persistent bandit threat to Andor'

Kathala nods at Aelarien.

Queen Morgase Trakand nods along.

Aelarien says 'Intrigued I said i would attempt to do so and a meeting place and time were chosen'

Artorias frowns hearing Aelarien's words. Half paying attention while cuddling the cub.

Queen Morgase Trakand holds up her hand.

Maddy shifts in her seat alert to the conversation now taking turn.

Aelarien pauses to await the Queen

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Remind me, Aes Sedai, what is your name?'

Aelarien says 'I am Aelarien Sedai of the Green Ajah Majesty'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods slowly.

Chloro folds her hands at her waist, her eyes moving between each Aes Sedai while her ears pick up all.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Firstly let me say, I appreciate your candor. It is refreshing..'

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Aelarien.

Aelarien beams a smile at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'But I must ask, why you?'

Chloro gives a bemused smile to Queen Morgase.

Aelarien says 'thank you Majesty, i am not known for dallying with words, much to the chagrin of many of my sisters'

Artorias choke/laughs and turns away from Aelarien.

Adael stifles a smirk.

Maddy grins at Artorias.

Chloro says 'Indeed your grace, she is newer to the shawl.'

Aelarien glances at Artorias a small smile on her lips

Talasia's mouth twitches into the faintest of smiles.

Kitiara frowns.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles politely.

Chloro beams a smile at Aelarien while maintaning a mask of calm.

Aelarien says 'I am unsure as to why i was chosen Majesty, perhaps it was circumstance, i was traveling the lands surrounding Lugard with My warder and was approached after putting down a known den of bandits there'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods along.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Just seemed like an interesting coincidence to find an Aes Sedai. Especially there. I was curious if he mentioned it.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Please continue with what you were saying about this noble.'

Aelarien says 'of course your Majesty'

Aelarien clears her throat slightly

Kanae looks thoughtful at the line of discussion, forming some thoughts of her own.

Queen Morgase Trakand whispers something to Adael.

Aelarien says 'a time and place was arranged and i put the call out to the Ajahs asking for attendance at this meeting'

Aelarien says 'Upon the day the meeting was held and chaired mainly by Chloro Sedai'

Aelarien inclines her head in greeting to you.

Queen Morgase Trakand nods in agreement.

Aelarien says 'I will allow my sister to continue from there'

Queen Morgase Trakand looks to Adael and mouths, 'Which?'

Artorias suddenly falls backwards with a THUD as Ishara springs into his chest.

Chloro says 'Perhaps Kathala Sedai might give narration of events.'

Maddy raises her lily to her hide her face as she watches the Queen closely.

Aelarien says 'Chloro Sedai your majesty as the Chair of the meeting'

Queen Morgase Trakand winces as Artorias falls.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles with amusement.

Artorias coughs loudly.

Artorias says 'Whoops.'

Aelarien steps back and seats herself once more

Queen Morgase Trakand looks around at the Aes Sedai and gestures with a hand.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Kitiara Sedai, I know you at least, were you there?'

Kathala says 'If I may interject, your highness...'

Queen Morgase Trakand gestures again.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'At the meeting I mean.'

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Kathala.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Always Kathala, please do.'

Kathala says 'We were met by a man cloaked from head to toe, who refused to show his face that time,
too.'
Artorias frowns again at hearing of cloaked men.

Adael says 'And this man was...trusted to enter into the White Tower?'

Adael frowns.

Kitiara looks from her Sisters back to the Queen, 'I was your Grace. The man refused to identify himself but claimed to be of Andorian nobility.'

Kathala says 'We met in the city, Lord Adael.'

Adael nods at Artorias.

Kitiara nods to Kathala Sedai to let her continue.

Adael nods in agreement.

Adael says 'My apologies, Kathala Sedai'

Adael bows deeply.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles at Kitiara.

Kathala says 'He asserted that the common folk were suffering at the hands of these bandits and that several nobles had expressed concerns over the rise in bandits, but their pleas had gone unheard.'

Liia's eyes wander toward the nearby bookshelves before snapping back toward the conversation at hand.

Kathala says 'Or, possibly, unaddressed.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods in agreement.

Adael frowns.

Queen Morgase Trakand whispers something to Adael.

Queen Morgase Trakand returns her attention to the Aes Sedai speaking.

Chloro nods at Kathala's words and listens.

Kathala says 'Whether the man truly is a noble is unsure, but I can vouch for him not being one of the myrddraal, cloaked and hooded as he was.'

Artorias mutters "Graymen don't normally talk either"

Aelarien pulls a small book on military tactics from her pouch and hands it to Liia grinning

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Interesting.'

Kathala glances at the collected Sisters and proceeds.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Very interesting. Are we sure it was the same man? Aelarien Sedai?'

Liia grins at her sister Aelarien.

Queen Morgase Trakand looks to the Green.

Kitiara looks at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Was it the same man?'

Aelarien sits straighter when adressed

Kathala says 'The Tower wishes to know if we are being played and these claims are a lie, or whether you were truly petitioned.'

Aelarien says 'Your majesty i believe it was the same man'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods along, clearly in thought.

Aelarien says 'they voice sounded the same and he was of the same stature'

Maddy leans over and whispers to Artorias,'Pfft like you have ever given a grey man a chance to talk.'

Aelarien says 'but without sight of his face...'

Kathala sips from the cup.

Chloro says 'If I may your Grace, during the questioning, he did state he was unaware of any coup that could me bubbling up. He was also unable to state which house he was from, or how high in the noble houses the rumblings where.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods in agreement.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Kitiara Sedai, you seemed like you had a thought.'

Artorias glances up at Maddy and grins, only to wince as Ishara finally nibbled through his gauntlet into his finger.

Queen Morgase Trakand gestures towards the Blue.

Kitiara nods at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Liia holds her hand up above Adael's head, looking him up and down, then shakes her head.

Queen Morgase Trakand peers closely at Liia, trying to figure her out.

Queen Morgase Trakand whispers something to Adael.

Kitiara says 'Thank you your Grace, Kathala has the right of it. Whoever he is, he is clearly attempting to pull the strings of Tar Valon and Andor... add in the timing of the Whitecloaks attacking our delegation and I am not inclined to trust the mans intent... that being said...'

Queen Morgase Trakand whispers something to Adael.

Queen Morgase Trakand waves her hand dismissively.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'There are always White Cloaks attacking your people, Aes Sedai.'

Kitiara says 'His concerns to include the backing of truth, the bandits have increased in the area. I personally have joined parties to fight them back, but it seems we have been unable to rid the land of them.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods along.

Kathala tastes a little bit of a strawberry cheesecake.

Maddy gets a large slab of meat from a backpack.

Artorias with lion cub in his arms, walks towards Gareth and stands next to him looking straight ahead. He then whispers "Can I keep her? Or get one of my own," from the side of his mouth.

Queen Morgase Trakand gestures towards a servant who swiftly refills Kathala's plate with cakes.

Queen Morgase Trakand thinks hard.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Guardswoman Kanae.'

Kanae says 'Yes, your Grace?'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'You seemed to have had a thought earlier. Care to share?'

Kathala bows her head in gratitude and examines the offerings for a tasty one.

Kanae shakes her head, "No, your Grace. I was simply thinking in a martial manner. Please forgive me for interrupting."

Kanae feels her cheeks redden slightly.

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Kanae.

Adael says 'Cut the head off one band of bandits and someone will always step forward to take the spot'

Adael shakes his head and sighs.

Chloro says 'If I may your Grace.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods in agreement.

Artorias nods at Adael.

Queen Morgase Trakand looks to Chloro and nods.

Chloro says 'While yes the Children do hunt Aes Sedai. We were attacked by a full contingent. 10 men and a Captain that stated they could not control themselves. '

Artorias says 'Two Captains.'

Artorias coughs loudly.

Chloro says 'Combined with a new dreadlord in the north using a forbidden weave. That any novice would have learned about. The situation does warrent merit your grace.'

Adael mutters something under his breath about so called 'Captains'.

Queen Morgase Trakand nods, once.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'If I may be frank, Chloro Sedai, which I feel I must be, since you are known to me.'

Chloro nods in acceptance.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I think you are pulling threads and finding connections that are coincidence.'

Kitiara steps forward, 'Your Grace, perhaps there is something actionable... Andor and the White Tower sending a powerful and semi permanent delegation to one of these bandits strongholds. Meanwhile, on both of our ends we look more into this supposed noble.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'There are always dreadlords in the far north.'

Several guards look uncomfortable.

Adael stands a little straighter and begins studying the wall hangings.

An elite Queen's Guard mutters, 'They are real?'

Artorias after being ignored by the ever professional Gareth Bryne, finally sets Ishara down. He then moves over to Adael and tries to coax Paxle away from him.

Talasia's eyebrows knit in a frown.


Kathala cuts in smoothly 'Your highness, you have not answered whether you were petitioned by nobles, or not. Were you? That may allow us to at least ascertain the validity of the source.'

Chloro says 'As you wish your Grace. Knowledge power, and while it may not aid us now, it could aid us later.'

Kitiara nods at Kathala.

Queen Morgase Trakand nods at Kitiara.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I plan to do so now, I wished to hear from everyone first.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I have been petitioned, several times in fact, by the noblemen of Andor'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'It seems endless, really. But there has been concerns about the rising bandit problem.'

Chloro maintains a face of calm her hands in their folded position tightening slightly.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'As Lord Adael mentioned, bandits and bandits lords rise and fall like the tides.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'And as Chloro Sedai mentioned, Noblemen always have a complaint.'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles at Chloro.

Kathala pauses momentarily as she brings a piece of cake to her mouth, before popping it in.

Chloro nods and smiles.

Artorias finally gets Paxle to follow him with a hunk of beef and slowly leads him away from the conversation. Only to be tripped by Ishara as she goes for the beef herself.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Lord Adael, what are we currently doing about this "bandit problem?"'

Adael straightens up at mention of his name.

Kathala turns her attention towards Artorias' plight.

Adael says 'Well, we are currently investigating whether we can afford to move guards from some of our borders to the places that have experienced hightened bandit activity'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods in agreement.

Adael says 'We obviously don't want to leave any lands open to incursians from Murandy or Cairhien'

Adael says 'Recruitment has been alright in recent times'

Adael says 'Though some have chosen to leave our ranks and foray into the wilderness'

Artorias pulls out another hunk of beef and tosses it in front of him with a wet, smacking sound that echoes slightly in the room. As he winces at the noise, he picks up Ishara and points her towards the fresh beef.

Aelarien boggles at the thought.

Chloro pauses hearing key words such as incursions and two other nations.

Adael says 'We have the numbers, it's just a matter of prioritizing everywhere that needs monitored'

Adael says 'We are a large nation'

Queen Morgase Trakand gestures towards Kitiara.

Adael says 'With many borders'

Kathala purses her lips briefly.

Queen Morgase Trakand beckons her closer while listening to Adael.

Kitiara steps forward towards the Queen.

Adael says 'I believe Lord Gareth, and other high ranking members, are due for a final meeting on the matter soon'

Captain-General Gareth Bryne nods in agreement.

Captain-General Gareth Bryne says 'It is as he says.'

Kanae does not envy the burden of duty Adael bears.

Adael nods at Kanae.

Queen Morgase Trakand looks thoughtful.

Artorias sits there with a small smile on his face, that slowly disappears as he looks around at all the blood from the raw meat he's been giving the two cubs.

Maddy rubs her belly lightly, eyeing the plate of cakes in front of Kathala.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Please, my Lords, explain to me, why hasn't this been done sooner?'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'it seems we have noblemen complaining to our closest allies to the north.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I find that concerning.'

Adael says 'I do as well'

Queen Morgase Trakand holds up a hand.

Adael frowns.

Captain-General Gareth Bryne looks uncomfortable.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'We will discuss that tomorrow.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'At our meeting.'

Adael nods in agreement.

Adael bows deeply.

Chloro looks towards Artorias listening closely to the Queen.

Kitiara looks at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Kitiara Sedai, you had a suggestion earlier, I'm afraid I was only half listening, too many voices at the time.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'What was your suggestion?'

Talasia looks at Captain-General Gareth Bryne.

Maddy looks at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Kitiara says 'I see no downsides to reaffirming our alliance in helping to send a delegation from the Tower to invade and hold one of these Bandits strongholds. '

Artorias glances around checking if anyone is looking. Seeing Chloro Sedai looking at him, he gives her his best grin and slowly scoots further away.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'So you suggest we send a show of force and dig these vermin out, together?'

Chloro feels Draz through the bond and sends back a few emotions.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Are you collectively able to make that call?'

Queen Morgase Trakand looks around at the gathered Aes Sedai?

Kathala says 'If that is what is deemed the best course of action, then I will volunteer for that mission.'

Liia grumbles under her breath about certain people.

Queen Morgase Trakand nod slowly.

Kathala looks at Aelarien.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Lord Adael how many men can we field for this?'

Kathala says 'My Green Sister here will have more tactical insight, I am sure.'

Kitiara says 'We would take it to the Hall, though I do not see much likelyhood that it would be controversial'

Adael strokes his chin thoughtfully.

Chloro says 'I to would volunteer to aid, and speak with the Amyrlin about aid.'

Kitiara tells you 'i would not cede Siuan that sort of decision'

Adael says 'At the moment, I believe many of the other guards are occupied at their posts'

Aelarien says 'I will be willing to aid this effort also '

Queen Morgase Trakand glances towards Adael and mutters, 'Interesting..'

Adael says 'But we could field a contingent in a couple hours'

Kitiara says 'clearing the stronghold is more easy that keeping it.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods in agreement.

Kitiara says 'However if we discuss the matter in the Hall, we can allow our generals to meet and discuss the details of contingents once we have cleared the stronghold'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'This situation is unfortunate, and you've caught me on the back foot. For once.'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Artorias sits against the far wall, a lion cub on his side of his lap. They seem to be full and content with letting him just stroke their fur while the "grown ups" talk. He idly wonders if he will be asked to join the endeavor.

Kitiara grins at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I will admit I am deeply concerned with a nobleman meeting with you. Both because of the implications from our perspective, and yours.'

Kitiara nods at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Queen Morgase Trakand looks at you all closely, meeting your eyes.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I am also strangely proud..'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles wistfully.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'But..'

Artorias gives Queen Morgase a loopy grin

Chloro gives a proud motherly smile as she looks at her two newest sisters.

Maddy smiles at the Queen as their eyes meet.

Kitiara moves back towards her Sisters, stopping next to Lenara.

Chloro says 'If I may your Grace.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I also am concerned that you allowed a man of unknown origins into your company, discussed delicate matters concerning your closest ally, and let him walk?'

Kitiara whispers something to Lenara.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'You then requested a meeting with me, when a letter would have sufficed.'

Lenara sips her tea and nods slightly at Kitiara.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Surely you can see my concerns with that?'

Queen Morgase Trakand glares at Draz.

Queen Morgase Trakand looks Draz in the eye and puts a finger to her lips.

Queen Morgase Trakand whispers, 'No one will believe you.'

Queen Morgase Trakand coughs loudly.

Lenara whispers something to Kitiara.

Kathala presses her lips together in an attempt to suppress a smile.

Queen Morgase Trakand looks around the Sedai and finds Lenara.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'You..'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'What is your name?'

Kitiara nods at Lenara.

Lenara says 'Lenara Sedai of the Blue Ajah'

Queen Morgase Trakand mutters to herself, you hear the word, 'Blue.'

Lenara grins wryly.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'And what are your thoughts on this Lenara Sedai of the Blue Ajah?'

Lenara says 'I am curious if you are going to take steps to identify the Nobleman who came to find us'

Artorias frowns.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Not to you, no.'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'But I will do so in time.'

Artorias looks around trying to figure out where the other cub went.

Lenara says 'And what the repercussions, if any, may be for him'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Right Lord Adael?'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Well..'

Kanae lowers her gaze, keeping her face neutral.

Kitiara looks at Lenara.

Queen Morgase Trakand pauses, choosing her words carefully.

Adael nods at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Artorias mutters quietly to himself " I wonder if I toss a slab of meat at Gareth, if I can get them to knock him over."

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I haven't decided yet if I am pleased or angry.'

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Lenara.

Chloro takes a moment to see Morgase pause at her words before looking to Lenara.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'So we will see.'

Lenara says 'While I can understand it may be troubling that your nobles feel the need to look for outside help when they feel ignored, I also wonder what may have happened if their dissatisfaction had been left to fester for longer.'

Lenara says 'Something to think about at least.'

Maddy nods at Lenara.

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Lenara.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I think the same.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Though, a conversation must be hard.'

Queen Morgase Trakand looks serious.

Artorias shakes his head and decides that would be a terrible thing at this moment. Maybe later.

Chloro says 'It would be interesting to know your Grace, if they are from the same noble house that the boy as abducted from.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Considering his parents I somehow doubt that.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'But it will be looked into.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Right Lord Adael?'

Talasia examines her fingernails as she listens.

Queen Morgase Trakand glares at Adael.

Adael nods in agreement.

Adael says 'Of course your majesty'

Queen Morgase Trakand twists her cup in her hands.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'How quickly could you mobilize a group of your Sisters to assist us?'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Aelarien Sedai?'

Queen Morgase Trakand arches her brow at the Green.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'A week?'

Aelarien says 'Your majesty, as mentioned a full coordination would require hall approval'

Aelarien says 'but a week would be plenty of time for us to assist in this manner on a less...formal basis'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Queen Morgase Trakand points at Aelarien.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I always like a Green. They get things done.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'A week then.'

Kanae looks at Adael.

Kitiara says 'We have a lesser consensus here, We could with confidence move forward sooner with the initial attack, and then could send relief for the occupying force when the Hall approves. '

Aelarien attempts to keep her lips from twitching into a smile

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'In one weeks time, we will gather here and ride forth to deal with these bandits. '

Liia nods at Kitiara.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Right Lord Adael?'

Aelarien nods at Kitiara.

Adael nods in agreement.

Kitiara ooc a week is probably better for event planning

Adael says 'Yes your majesty!'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Adael says 'I will make sure that we have troops at the ready'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods in agreement.

Chloro says 'As you wish your Grace.'

Kitiara says 'And which bandit stronghold should we take over?'

Queen Morgase Trakand points to Liia.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'A brown aren't you?'

Artorias twitches at hearing the word stronghold.

Liia says 'I am a Brown, yes.'

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Kitiara.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Why... All of them!'

Queen Morgase Trakand beams a smile at Kitiara.

Liia subtly points toward her shawl.

Kathala pensively chews on some cake.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'holds up her hands towards Liia and then swiftly puts them behind her back.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'How many fingers do I have up?'

Queen Morgase Trakand looks around knowingly.

Queen Morgase Trakand looks to Liia, waiting.

Artorias glances over at the Queen and holds up the number of fingers to Liia from behind the Queen's back.

Liia says 'I'm a reader of books, not minds.'

Chloro chuckles under her breath.

Queen Morgase Trakand frowns.

Talasia smirks.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Humor me.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'This is a Brown trick I learned long ago.'

Liia looks directly at the Queen.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'See their minds are weird, and work in strange ways. Watch.'

Liia says '3'

Queen Morgase Trakand brings her hands forward and shows three fingers.

Queen Morgase Trakand claps approvingly.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Amazing.'

Artorias nods to himself at a job well done.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'How did you guess three?'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Or was it a guess?'

Adael glances at the mirror on the wall and looks at Liia knowingly.

Liia grins evilly.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'You, little one in the yellow.'

Queen Morgase Trakand glances at Kathala.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'What's this ones name? She seems shy.'

Maddy says 'Me?'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'yes, you.'

Artorias glances up at hearing Maddy speak.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I would hear your thoughts on this before we wrap it up.'

Maddy says 'I am Maddy Mantear recently of the Yellow Ajah.'

Kathala says 'That is my former apprentice, Maddy, your highness. She has done the Yellow Ajah and the White Tower proud.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Well met Maddy Sedai.'

Chloro twists the great serpent ring on her left ring finger while listening to her yellow sister speak.

Kitiara looks at Maddy.

Kathala smiles at Maddy, an extra chin forming.

Maddy says 'Well firstly, I would hope that you would treat the mysterious nobleman with kindness. Its not easy to speak up and keep speaking up when you are passionate of something. Other than that I am here to support and heal what ever decisions Andor and the Tower come too.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods along, looking thoughtful.

Artorias hearing the words "wrap it up", glances around looking for somewhere he can hide with the sleeping cub. Not wanting to end his time with them just yet.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I appreciate your words.'

Maddy beams a smile at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Maddy says 'Thank you.'

Queen Morgase Trakand whispers something to Adael.

Queen Morgase Trakand glares at Artorias.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'You, red woman..'

Queen Morgase Trakand sneers towards Talasia.

Artorias freezes for a second thinking the Queen was looking at him. Hearing her say "red woman" he relaxes.

Chloro looks to Artorias and snaps motioning for him to put the cub down and step away.

Kitiara whispers something to Lenara.

Talasia glances up from her nails.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'What are your thoughts?'

Talasia says 'Yes?'

Artorias hears Chloro snap and shakes his head at her while sticking out his tongue.

Lenara whispers something to Kitiara.

Talasia says 'It seems my sisters have this well in hand. The Red have not yet been too involved, as it does not as of yet appear to have much to do with the One Power.'

Chloro eyes darken slightly showing a version that is not shown often her Gray eyes becoming predatory as she returns Artorias's look.

Talasia says 'Though we will certainly get involved as needed.'

Kitiara nods at Lenara.

Queen Morgase Trakand makes a mocking gesture with her face before quickly hiding it.

Queen Morgase Trakand smooths down her dress and nods.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Very well.'

Talasia frowns.

Kitiara grins wryly at the Queen.

Queen Morgase Trakand whispers something to Talasia.

Artorias slowly pulls the cub up and dangles it in front of him while hiding from Chloro's gaze.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Did anyone else have any concerns?'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Or anything else they wished to discuss?'

Maddy shakes her head.

Artorias says 'I do your Majesty!'

Chloro sends an emotion through the bond, first looking to Draz then Artorias, and nods.

Artorias coughs as all eyes turn to him.

Kathala turns her gaze towards the warder.

Queen Morgase Trakand pinches the bridge of her nose and sighs before turning to Artorias.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Yes?'

Artorias says 'Can I uh, have a cub?'

Draz smiles happily.

Kanae smiles slightly, watching the Warder instigate his own lynching for later.

Artorias says 'Not one of these two obviously.'

Kitiara says 'Your majesty as you look into who this man is feel free to reach out to Myself or my Sister Lenara. Our networks may be able to assist in the matter. '

Queen Morgase Trakand looks at Artorias as if he has three heads.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Absolutely not.'

Queen Morgase Trakand nods at Kitiara.

Artorias says 'I meant a different cub.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I just may do that.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Thank you Kitiara and Lenara.'

Kitiara nods at the Queen having ignored the Gaidin.

Artorias mutters to himself and walks with his head down towards Adael holding out Paxle.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Ladies, thank you for this information, for your help, and for this visit.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Even if you were all very late.'

Chloro moves slowly and quietly keeping everyone in view until she is next to Artorias and places a fair skinned hand on his shoulder.

Aelarien says 'I would extend an offer to General Bryne and Captain Adael to call upon the green should they wish to discuss tactics for the upcoming operations'

Talasia frowns.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I have a feeling that neither will be meeting with anyone soon.'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles coldly.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'But I will send someone along to do that.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Thank you Aelarien Sedai.'

Adael nods at Aelarien.

Kanae gives both the General and the Captain a look of sympathy.

Aelarien says 'a pleasure Majesty, as you know, it is our duty and passion.'

Kanae straightens her face almost as soon as she does, however.

Chloro says 'May I your Grace for a moment?'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Of course.'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Artorias places Paxle back down at Adael's feet and does the walk of shame with Chloro Sedai back to the visitors section.

Adael bows before Artorias.

Adael whispers something to Artorias.

Kanae gives Artorias a candied fruit as consolation.

Chloro tightens her grip on Artorias's shoulder as she speaks. "Lord Adeal led the charge to deal with Wilmaster, and has been invaluable on the field of battle. Perhaps after this is all over he could come and share tactics with our guards. If your Majesty would Grace us with a visit at the White tower.

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles gently.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'I'll be honest with you Chloro Sedai..'

Artorias glances at the hand tightening on his shoulder and all trace of humor leaves his face for a moment.

Kanae hears Chloro's words, and keeps her face passive.

Kathala tastes a little bit of a strawberry cheesecake.

Kathala sips from the cup.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Soon Lord Adael will not be in a position to go, or lead, or teach anyone, anything.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'But maybe I can send another guard along.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'We can discuss it another time.'

Adael hides a frown.

Kathala glances at Lord Adael and snaps her eyes back to Morgase.

Chloro looks to Adael and shares a sympathetic smile "As your Grace wishes."

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Adael looks towards Lord Bryne with furrowed brows.

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'If that's all, it's been a pleasure as always.'

Queen Morgase Trakand smiles happily.

Kathala stands, spreading her skirts and bows her head to the Queen, murmuring 'Your highness', while backing her fat rump amongst her Sisters.

Liia inclines her head in greeting to Adael.

Artorias still stares at the hand on his shoulder, starting to have flash backs of his time in the Blight.

Liia inclines her head in greeting to Queen Morgase Trakand.

Draz snaps to attention and salutes grandly.

Maddy stands up and brushes her skirts off

Maddy beams a smile at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Kanae bows deeply once again. "Thank you for your hospitality, your Grace."

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'A pleasure to meet you Guardswoman Kanae.'

Aelarien says 'Thank you for your time Majesty'

Kathala pulls out a handkerchief and briefly channels, lifting Artorias' meat stains off the floor and into the piece of cloth.

Chloro releases Artorias and drops into a half bow as is customary. "Light Illumine you Queen Morgase, High Seat of house Trakand."

Artorias turns sharply, shaking the hand off and facing the Queen. "Thank you for allowing me to entertain myself with your cubs."

Queen Morgase Trakand smile artorias

Aelarien curtseys before the Queen inclining her head slightly

Liia sneaks a book off the shelf and slips it into her bag.

Artorias says 'I am sorry for the uh, mess, they caused.'

Queen Morgase Trakand says 'Get out of here Artorias, you trouble maker.'

Adael peers closely at Liia, trying to figure her out.

Artorias grins impishly at Queen Morgase Trakand.

Kathala smiles at Artorias and winks.

Adael whispers something to Liia.

Liia pulls the book back out and hands it to Adael.

Liia winks at Adael.

Adael peers at the book.

Chloro looks to Artorias. "I did not think you would be the one causing incident.."