In reply to Duke Malcolm Urqhart (msg # 753):

Mustafa is polite and honest. Is this the princess he transported earlier?

"It has been discussed, but right now I am rather a nomad, and she seeks more stability than I can offer.

But for now I believe the war still continues."

It does, but not for vry much longer I think, their main army has collapsed and what they can scrape up in Zenther nowis suspect as so much was sent to their main army. Time will tell, but you continue to aid our efforts all out of proportion to your rank and position, I may have to amend that, although you say you have no interest in settling down?


Yes, this is the same princess, although somewhat more pregnant now.

 reply to Duke Malcolm Urqhart (msg # 755):

"Well, Sir, to be honest, I do not mind to settle down, but I do love the sea. It has treated me well so far in life. But I also love this lovely lady, and she also wishes to settle down."

The Duke seems to be fighting back a grin.  Well if I asked you to assist this Ladies Lands in dealing with the government, you'd be a ways from the sea. Alternitively we could try to find you a small holding on the sea and she would be some ways from her home.  You should discus how you would like to work this out.  Until this is settled, we will need your assistance in getting rid of the bad nobles as well as sorting out the rest and training them in how to treat their citizens. Not a small task at all. But you did well to send young baron Frump to us; he is a quick learner andhas appreciated the value of caring for his citizens quickly. In fact, It sounds as if many of the younger nobles are aware of how the currnt system is destroying the very holdings they own. That is potentially a very powerful weapon in our effors.

In reply to Duke Malcolm Urqhart (msg # 757):

"Thank you sir. I suspect much of their poor ruler ship is due to ignorance as much as other more negative character traits.

I am happy to help, as always. How, specifically would you like us to assist?"

Truthfully, I am not sure, but you seem to have broght two of these barons and this ladies lands to our side, how many more could you bring?

In reply to Duke Malcolm Urqhart (msg # 759):

"That, of course, depends on how many are decent enough to care for their people. I must confess, I have little time to bring assholes onto our side, as they will only work against your good name and everything we stand for, right?"

Uh, Umm yes, well we have no use for those not thinking along our lines, although we prefer to use slightly more proper terms for them in polite company, Mustafa.

In reply to Duke Malcolm Urqhart (msg # 761):

"Oh. Of course, sir. I guess I have not been trained in the proper way of speaking...I have a propensity to just say it like it is."

That's fine and appreciated, but choice of words can convey all you mean without affront to anyone's sensibilities. perhaps you both need to go talk some about your future together and come back, say Thursday about 3:30 and have tea with us.

In reply to Duke Malcolm Urqhart (msg # 763):

Mustafa smiled and glanced at Lilith.

"Ironically, we just did that. Without some level of certainly to the future, we agreed to wait for now."

I see, well consider what I have said as you review your desires together. There are several potential opportunities there.

In reply to Duke Malcolm Urqhart (msg # 765):

"Very well, Sir. We will do that. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday at 1530. Will that be all Sir?"

For the moment, Yes, and thank you for all the information. the Duke replies



Lileth smiles and as you exit she says I think he gave us some ways to let us both get some of what we want.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 767):

Mustafa smiled at her as they respectfully departed.

Once they had left, he agreed with her, and then they went somewhere to discuss quietly...a kind of scenic coffee shop!

The intention is to discuss how the options given fit with each others plans

Well it wil be more of a wine garden, but much the same concept.
Lileth wants to b close enough to her FreLands to influence and protect them. She understands that you want to be near the water although she was not at all fond of the boat or the boat trip.

Reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 769):


Maybe if we find a secluded island to move her people to? It will be vastly more defensible, and have greater food and even trade potential.

I don't seee that happening, but if it becomes even slightly crowded I could see a few wanting more space. Do you have a particular island in mind?

In reply to Lileth (msg # 771):

"Not one in particular, but there are a number north-west of Zila. Of course some will not want to move, but for those that do, it would be a much more secure option."

How big are they and who lives there now? I assume their is a Lord of some sort?

"Perhaps, perhaps not. Finding out can be very much in Malcolm's interest, I am sure. I actually know little of the islands though, since I was on rivers most of my early years. But I think it is worth looking into if it is something you would consider."
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Perhaps, so long as it is not too small of a place and has hills and game. I am really attached to the lifestyle i had where we were free to gather plants and tubers or kill an animal so long as nothing was wasted. I presume we'd need some sort of regular transportation to import and export things too.

In reply to Lileth (msg # 775):

"Most likely. Much as those do in the secluded lands you come from. Did you not also want to see more of the world before you settle down? Exploring could do that as well."

If we are agreed, is there any other matters we should attend to before meeting again with Malcolm?

Well she hsn't expressed much interest in exploring.


I am going to sy that there are 2 Large islands (greater than 60 square miles), 6 small islands (less than 4 square miles) and 5 that fit in between.
5 islands are on the Catheran side, 8 are on te Zenther side.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 777):

The two large and 5 medium islands are of interest. Are all inhabited/controlled? Is that known? Also, how far are they from other land? What is known about them?