Kenyan bows and expresses humble gratitude for the kind words. He adds, "How might you wish us to proceed until toorrow? or is that at our discretion?"

Much of the time is yours, but please see that Priness Sylvaneth is well teeated and that her things are recovered from the old room.  I suspect she may wish to update her mother and father on the latest changes to their status.
I will hve a note sent to advise you of when we can meet.

"Yes, Your Grace."
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Mustafa will look to find skills he needs for his own lands...

Princess Sylvaneth wishes to visit her mother and father, anyone escorting her?

Where are they?

A half days ride to the northwest of the city in a small community of assorted outcasts.

Kenyan offers to accompany her.

In reply to Baron Kenyan Worley (msg # 431):

As does Mustafa in case some real muscle is needed...

Very well, she brings her bow and other weapons as well. The trip up is uneventful.
Her parents are delighted to see her, but somewhat off put by her two companions obviosly being men of some wealth and stature.

Sylvaneth breaks in rapid fire elvish (you think) and the array of emotions across her mother's face are surprising. You are invited in, amongst apologies, for tea and baked goods. Sylvaneth's father turns out to be a Knight of the Realm who married his love. He is in his Mid fifties you'd guess and his wife (Sylvaneths Mother) looks to be in her late twenties perhaps. It is a pleasant visit and you are well fed, though with no meat. Accommodations are a bit sparse but not uncomfortable.

You make your way back on the morrow and run into several pure blood humans who start to make and issue of the non-Human with you.  A crowd starts to gather, although it is only 6 or so right now.
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In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 433):

In seeing their living conditions, Mustafa will ask if he is interested in working with him to maintain his lands. Honorable men are hard to find...and he clearly has not being abusing his title!

Mustafa will move quickly and abruptly to the crowd, demanding to know what the problem is. He will look for a leader of any kind to approach directly.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:01, Thu 26 Oct 2023.

"I am Baron Kenyan Worley and this ladyis a royal guest of the Duke," exclaims Kenyan. "Your behaviour is unacceptable. Disperse now." His hands rest easily on his weapons belt.

One or two start t bluster But an Older merchant speaks loudly No Problem your lordship, we just seldom see such people of stature here.
Within a moment the two blusters note they are alone and turn, moving away quickly.

Kenyan replies, "Thank you, good citizen. This lady has been crucial in turning back an incursion of Morsvoldians. No threat remains, thanks to her. Feel free to mention this when you talk at ease and swop tales with others." He holds the older merchant's eye for a moment. "Please accept this," and throws the man a small draw-string pusr that clinks. (It contains minor coinage, enough for about two dozen drinks.)

With a nod he dismisses the man and moves his companions to be speedily on their way. "Mustafa, take point, please. No one dies today, but we are to keep moving."

You have no further problems and arrive at the Inn about 1130 in the morning ... just before high noon.  You find a message from the Duke requesting yourself and Mustafa about an hour after noon for a light lunch and discussion.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 438):

Mustafa will go freshen up and prepare.

Was there any response to the first part of message #434?
This message was last edited by the player at 05:20, Sat 28 Oct 2023.

Kenyan visits the princess-ranger shortly before his appointed time to be meet the Duke.
He just checking, informally, that she, as his friend rather than as royalty, is coping well enough and needs for nothing (within his power).

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OOC: I assumed that Kenyan has had letters sent to Lady Worley. Any responses?
This message was last edited by the player at 19:43, Sat 28 Oct 2023.

In reply to Mustafa Zephyr (msg # 439):

Yes, he cautiously asked about what you had in mind...

In reply to Baron Kenyan Worley (msg # 440):

The Princess is not invited. Yes, you have a good sized stack of mail, most all from your wife. One or two from others who work for you expressing their needs for this or that.

In the small amount of spare time between cleaning up, dressing and visiting Sylvaneth prior to meeting the Duke,Kenyan sorts the letters by date and reads some in reverse chronology. The couple from other folk he poackets for 'later'.

TIme to go see the Duke..


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OOC: OOps, missed that she wasn't invited. Edited #440 accordingly.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 441):

Mustafa will discuss his need for a reliable manager of the estates with him, enquiring about how he sees his capacity.

His concern is he'd like to be closer to his wife s' people, not further away, however he can see if he can't find a good choice to assist you.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:06, Mon 30 Oct 2023.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 445):

There are a lot of Wildlings that live as Elves, and his people are welcome to join them...

Fixed 445, He is looking for somene who'd be willing to cross the great sea to your lands.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 447):

Ah, who are his wives people?