The Founding of the Tari

Continuing on with that theme, here is the appointing of the First (Maimben) of the Battle Spears (Maethon Hador)!

Scene: Elven Hall. Emmaline, Cheyenne, and Ephralia present.

[16:33] Cheyenne Frostwych walks through the door and bowed back at Emma. "Blight be gone!" she exclaimed. Then she smiled at Eph "how are you feeling today Eph, glad your rest day is over?" as Eph held her arms open she smiled and handed her, her coin purse. "Thank you Eph!" she said.

[16:34] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) told them both, "I wanted to discuss some things with you two, so I am glad you are both here. Do you have a little time to talk?"

[16:36] Ephralia: Eph nods to Emma, "Yes, we have time, I should think. Today I am going to show Cheyenne my SCARY COSTUME! hee hee!"

[16:39] Cheyenne Frostwych nodded "I always have time for you Emma." she said with a wraml smile and then looked at Eph' "what is it? Show me now, I can't wait!"

[16:40] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) laughed and waited to see the scary costume. "I want to see it, too!"

[16:42] Ephralia: Eph mock-frowns. "It's a surprise. I made it myself! It's a ... no! I want it to be a surprise!"

[16:43] Cheyenne Frostwych whine "showwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww us! Or is it naughty?" she asked unsure why Eph wouldn't show them.

[16:45] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) lifted an eye-brow, then flushed crimson! "Oh! Then....by all means, forgive me, Ephralia." She was totally burnt up with curiosity right now, but fought it down and said, "Then let's discuss some Elven business. Why don't you come sit with me?" It would be the first time she sat on the throne for official business.

[16:48] Ephralia: Eph splutters, "No, it's not naughty! It's FRIGHTENING!" and then thank goodness, Emma wants to get down to business, so Eph smiles and nods, "Absolutely, my Tari!" and collects her dropped bow and briefly wonders why she has TWO purses at the moment but forgets that detail as she goes into the audience chamber of the Hall

[16:50] Cheyenne Frostwych shook her head at Eph' and tried to hold down a chuckle. She follows Eph and Em' to the main audience thing and looks at where Eph sits and didn't like the look of those seats so she sat near Emma instead. "What business is there to talk about Em'?" she asked facing her.

[17:00] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) sits down on the throne they had designed for her. It was lovely and fit her personality. She hoped it did, because she loved it that much. She pursed her lips before jumping in with her questions, then said, "You know, after the attack, I realized that things are changing faster than I had expected. The time has come for us to form a true government, a true military presence. True, we will have to begin small." What an understatement, but she didn't say that, "But every great faction must have a beginning." She looked at Cheyenne. "Cheyenne Frostwych, will you consider heading up the military? It will be much work in recruitment and training, but I feel you are up to the job. The first step will be in forming a guard."

[17:03] Ephralia: Eph's face splits into a scintillating grin at this statement and she adds her own piece, "There's no one more trustworthy, Emmaline! Cheyenne would be perfect!"

[17:04] Cheyenne Frostwych didn't quite expect this to be what Emma wanted to talk about but took it in her stride "I would be honored. With my background I think I would be best suited for this and I wont let you down Emma, I promise." she said and beams at Eph's encouragement and kind words.

[17:08] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) lets out a sigh of relief. "Quel...quel! I am most relieved....happy, I should say. "We will have our first Throne Room meeting this coming ((Tuesday at 3:30 pm slt)) and I wish to make the appointment then. Does this suit you, Cheyenne?"

[17:09] Ephralia: "Mmmm! 'Cheyenne Frostwych, First of Battle Spears (Eph says the elvish Maimben Maethon Hador)!' It's perfect. I'd rather call you First than Lieutanant, anyway, Cheyenne."

[17:10] Cheyenne Frostwych nodded "it does, this will be my utmost priority from here on out." then smirked at Eph. "You can still call me Chey Eph." then winked at her and turned to Emma. "What other responsibilities will I have?" she asked curiously.

[17:18] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) nods. "First has a nice ring to it, I think, Maimben Maethon Hador Frostwych." It was a mouthful, but it needed to be! "Training, recruiting, warfare. We need guards who will be able to protect the Hall, the Vale, the people. It will take time to build, but I have faith in you. And I will be here to help you in every step." She looked to Ephralia, knowing that she, too, would help if needed. "The next problem we have is an age old one--coin. A realm cannot run on good wishes and happy dreams. There coffers are empty. I am selling The Stitchery as a start, but we need to try to think of a way to raise monies. I must confess, I never had to do this before. The elven treasury in Tiallon seemed to be bottomless. It was old and had many many centuries to be built. We have weeks, if that."

[17:23] Ephralia: Eph looks thoughtful for a moment, then softly drawls, "Would you mind if I took that one on? I've been thinking on that lately. I've had an idea or two. To be sure, we need arms and armor at the very least, and that costs!" Eph resumes a placid smile, proudly beaming at Chey for her new challenges as well as her new title

[17:24] Cheyenne Frostwych repeated " Maimben Maethon Hador Frostwych. Thank you for the honor Emma! Training and defensive foot work is my specialty" she beamed. "As for coin, maybe we could provide protection for local businesses, have guards patrol their stores every now and then throughout the day to give them as a sense of security and protection should they ever need it. Or what ideas did you have Eph?"

[17:27] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) shook her head. "Numa, we will not charge for our protection. And the people are still recovering from the blight. I hate this....we need to be providing for them, not the other way around, but just as I trust Cheyenne, I trust you, Ephralia. What did you have in mind?" Emma was hoping for a blooming miracle!

[17:30] Ephralia: Eph just says, "I got a hunch. This island is special.
.... and I think there is a way. I can feel it!" Eph does not intend to be mysterious or obtuse. She's just an intuitive, nonlinear thinker.

[17:30] Cheyenne Frostwych nodded reconsidering what she had said "Mmmm, true I wasn't thinking with the right mind set." She had high hopes for Eph's suggestion and was left with a blank face. "So what's the idea?" she said tilting her head to the side like a dog.

[17:33] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) says nothing. Just listens to see if Eph explains further. She would march alongside the Paladin to hell and back if it meant establishing the Elven faction.

[17:37] Ephralia: "Ahem. So. First the scary costume. Then soon I'll visit the library. If I save up my luck, I can spend it all in one whack. All I need is one thread. So! Meeting adjourned?" Eph bounces on her toes, super satisfied with Cheyenne's promotion, and strangely confident about the treasure problem.

[17:38] Cheyenne Frostwych stood up still unsure what Eph had meant with her rhymes. "I think that does wrap it up unless you have anything else to bring forward Em'?"

[17:38] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) nods, willing to leave it at that. When she said she trusted the Paladin, she'd meant it.

[17:38] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) "All is well. I thank you, Cousins."