To my fellow Nobles;
A recent jaunt into the Northern Territory where Virelith now resides and is a Held Empire Marina and Castle for trade and exploration, brought to my door a few things but only one of which I'll be discussing in this hopefully brief note.
Unfortunately or fortunately for the Northern Barbarians, you all remember them I'm certain, I ran across a hunting group while exploring a few caves. It wasn't a pleasant meeting, apparently they didn't like my ears, or perhaps it was my tits. I assume both. No, they really are not fans of elves, entirely dislike us. However, after I ashed down the one leading them, the others were a little less openly hostile. Apparently they admire a show of force. I explained, once they stopped staring at my tits, that I was a Noble from the Empire and Stormbringers right hand should he have need of it and that our illustrious Emperor would like to open trade with them. Apparently all they would really like, is a few spare things that we have plenty of. Gold, food, slaves if willing, though I was more wary on the last. I will also point out, they were quite afraid of my mephos. Something I'm still chuckling over. Gold we have, what they want it for? Who knows, maybe they like pretty gold belts. Food, we have, considering how harsh the weather is there, I can't imagine they have a lot of farmers.
They took me as close to their main lodge as I guess I as an elf, was allowed. Its rather large actually, castle or very large Keep size, but it has more a dome roofing to it that was interesting. I seen absolutely no windows so I can only assume they either watch that place like hawks, or I'm missing something from that far a distance. They are having a conclave meeting next week. Of which we have been granted, permission, to attend without fear of being chopped up for their dinner later. Do I trust that? Of course not, let us not all be silly. However, I am not allowed, because, I'm a blasted Fardon elf. Nor do they want some 'woman' speaking for us. I've contacted Lord ShaKa and asked that he attend it, and asked one of the Imperial Guards to be our 'voice' to negotiate. Also my Seneschal Zully will be contacting those he'll trust to go with them to the meeting. We want a show of 'force' if you will so they understand we can and will not only protect ourselves but can run them over should they decide to be asses. Commander Balard, my own Davak War Seneschal since hes a wolven and would likely be more knowledgeable of what they are saying and what all their damned grunts and howls might mean.
I also am near commanding that each Noble either try to attend, or send a representative or attend the Outside version to help keep watch and charge in should things go askew. We don't intend them to, of course, but I won't be party to watching my own men or this Empire be trounced on by a bunch of animals that only know how to swing axes and blades. And while I would rather Steward Stormwind not attend, I've a feeling he'll give me the finger and go anyway, so, when he does, I hope he brings along someone trustworthy and another to guard, like Assistant Commander to the IG, Carthad. Write back and let me know whom I can and cannot put on the head count list.
The Meeting of the Conclave starts next week on a Thursday, 6PM (central time zone) I hope all can make it or at least, send a representative.
Best regards;
Lady L`