[Milo L'Evienne]

Ponutis 35, Winter of Era XIII

Just two brightenings later as promised, mid morning in fact, Gwygwin Hurin appeared outside the Crown Inn and Tavern, simple black robe neatly arranged and raspberry beret fixed atop his head a jaunty angle. He entered as last time, both approaching the bar to enquire after the recipient of his message, while otherwise scanning the tavern for a likely corner table where he might chase the chill from his old bones. And in the elder mage’s mind, and according to that bulbous nose and ruddy cheeks, there was only one way to properly see that done. Nonetheless and soon enough he found himself having a word with the reception so one Arkahn Th’alashar might be hailed down from his rooms. In his hand was a scroll similar to last time, to be handed over when the tigron arrived.

As for where Gwygwin could be located, much the same as last the pair had met, installed in a cozy corner with a generous mug of honeyed mead in hand message slipped back into the folds of his sleeve. It would, of course, be placed into the tigron’s hand as soon as he made his arrival known. Only then would the message be relayed, along with a second scroll that the sorcerer would produce shortly after.

Secrets : Mr. Th’alashar, Good brightening sir. After reviewing the details of our conversation two brightenings past, I have concluded that you are indeed the man I would see fill the post of the Minister of War. I was most impressed by what I heard and observed, and further feel that your loyal service will greatly benefit the Empire. In light of the current command structure put in place by lord Gil’dae shortly before his resignation, and in a hope to enable a smooth transition to office and subsequent restructuring by yourself, I am at this time, appointing you to both the posts of Minister of War, and in addition, Imperial Marshal ad interim. I do this so that once taking office, you may restructure the Ministry in such a way as you have described to me, of which I approve, and thus remove yourself of the title of Imperial Marshal so to appoint another that you deem fit to that position. This will further allow the Imperial Exchequer, lord Zhou, proper notice so that he might better redesign the budget designated for the Ministry of War, and ease communications with officers in the field meantime. Lord Zhou is at this time, I believe, already working on the budget for funding of the Imperial Classis. I should tell you that the newly appointed Imperial Admiral, Alexis Sapientia, is a young man I am quite familiar with, having known him for several eras. I have found him to be capable, ever dedicated and possessed of a sharp intellect. Mr. Hurin has been instructed to present to you your official writ of office so that you may take your new offices at your earliest convenience and begin your service, and the restructuring the Ministry of War. While my family and I will be returning to Alleria Prime in mid Melora, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time should it prove beneficial. Once the plan for restructuring is completed, please submit it to my offices so that I may add my signature, thus adding my official approval for the benefit of the Imperial Exchequer. Meantime, I expect you will find an outline of the current budget in the offices of the Imperial Marshal to allow ease of continued operation. I expect you may also find files related to the Mage Corps, a division also under the direction of the Ministry of War. Again, your Imperial Excellency, I believe the Empire will benefit greatly from your service, and I look forward to meeting with you again soon. Best Regards, Milo L’Evienne/Imperial Regent to the Allerian Empire