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Archalen Andares · December 31, 2007, 10:31 PM

(ooc: Archalen Andares isn't here, the leader of the aid caravan is Malamar Iternus, Imperia's cheif diplomat and personal aide of Archalen.)

Iternus shook his head at Colins statement that he objected to the leadership of the Barbarian. "No sir, I have no objection to your leadership. It seems" the elf said, looking around "you've done rather well in your position for what has happened." Iternus followed the barbarian all the while keeping an eye on the caravan. Overseeing the operation meant he was responsible for it, and he took the job very seriously. After all, if he caused any failure here then Thane Esgalvith would not be pleased.

The members of the caravans that were being helped with the Crimson Lions got the caravans situated and began working to make sure all the inventory was there. Once the checklist confirmed everything had made the voyage to Archadoon, they took out their personal sacks and began to get their lunch. The crew members lunches were hard bread, water, and beans. These men were hardy, for most of them were seasoned traders that worked for the Imperian Trade Depot. They were use to eating less then perfect meals and neither complained nor wanted more.

At the table Internus listened intently to the words of Colin. The Shadow Elf thought this man was very different from what he expected. This barabarin spoke well, had grace and manners, and was generally seeming like a good person. It was not what the elf expected from a barbarian and he was very pleased. When Colin spoke of himself and that he thought he should not be in charge, Iternus nodded in understanding. "I would say I understand sir, at least a small bit. I served many years in the Imperial Legions. I once was a man of war myself, and it took me a century to get use to the government side of things. It is not an easy thing and I can say from what I've seen so far that you are doing as well as any could" If Colin was good at guessing elfs ages he could probably figure out Iternus was around 600 ordinations. Give or take a few, so the elf had seen many things in his life and had a respect for Colin, who seemingly took it upon himself to straighten things out here. Honoring his pledge to aid Archadoon would have been very hard if Colin had lived through the fire, so that was respectable.

Iternus took another bite from his soup and thought for a moment. When someone asked someone else if the were sure of something, it usually meant things were going to be rough. All the same, the caravan was here now and had work to be done. "Yes, we will stay and help. Imperia may not have received help from Archadoon during our crises, but it is better to look toward the future instead of remembering the past." The Elf took another bite and looked back to the caravan making sure that everyone was doing ok before turning back to Colin. "I'm afraid that although we brought some help, it may be too little" he explained. "We have a small group of trade skill people who can work and teach others on how to build, construct, farm, find water and other essential skills. We also have a few medics, but only a few. Imperia is not a city known for healing arts."

"We have also brought supplies for building, food for eating, and neccesary items for the people here like blankets, lamps, and livesto ck. And of course, a small contingent of guards to guard the caravan.

As far as the government" Iternus continued "When his Lordship Archalen Esgalvith took the thane ship of Imperia the city had no government whatsoever. I was there with him since the beginning and have some experience in setting up a functioning government. I can help you with this too, if that is your wish sir...as long as their are local people who are ready to step up to the responsibility." Iternus shook his head in grief. "We all wish we would have brought more, but Imperia is still building from the fire rain and there wasn't much more to spare. But we have a duty to our Empire, and ourselves; So yes, we will stay and help rebuild.

Iternus drank some of his ale and gave the surroundings a good hard look. "I may be able to procure some soldiers from Imperia to help your patrols here....but I may be unsuccessful. Imperia has little to spare but what we can, we will. Now, what was this about the ruins you mentioned? Something too terrible? Looters? Vandals? Rebels?"

Imperia had seen it all; gangs, murders, pyscho serial killers and unstable pirates. Whatever Colin said was too horrible to mention Iternus thought that together they could handle it. After all, what could be so bad in the middle of a charred and smoldering ruins?

December 31, 2007, 10:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Archalen Andares ...No one will survive... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: All across the Kingdom Posts: 419 Blog Entries: 3	(ooc: Archalen Andares isn't here, the leader of the aid caravan is Malamar Iternus, Imperia's cheif diplomat and personal aide of Archalen.) Iternus shook his head at Colins statement that he objected to the leadership of the Barbarian. "No sir, I have no objection to your leadership. It seems" the elf said, looking around "you've done rather well in your position for what has happened." Iternus followed the barbarian all the while keeping an eye on the caravan. Overseeing the operation meant he was responsible for it, and he took the job very seriously. After all, if he caused any failure here then Thane Esgalvith would not be pleased. The members of the caravans that were being helped with the Crimson Lions got the caravans situated and began working to make sure all the inventory was there. Once the checklist confirmed everything had made the voyage to Archadoon, they took out their personal sacks and began to get their lunch. The crew members lunches were hard bread, water, and beans. These men were hardy, for most of them were seasoned traders that worked for the Imperian Trade Depot. They were use to eating less then perfect meals and neither complained nor wanted more. At the table Internus listened intently to the words of Colin. The Shadow Elf thought this man was very different from what he expected. This barabarin spoke well, had grace and manners, and was generally seeming like a good person. It was not what the elf expected from a barbarian and he was very pleased. When Colin spoke of himself and that he thought he should not be in charge, Iternus nodded in understanding. "I would say I understand sir, at least a small bit. I served many years in the Imperial Legions. I once was a man of war myself, and it took me a century to get use to the government side of things. It is not an easy thing and I can say from what I've seen so far that you are doing as well as any could" If Colin was good at guessing elfs ages he could probably figure out Iternus was around 600 ordinations. Give or take a few, so the elf had seen many things in his life and had a respect for Colin, who seemingly took it upon himself to straighten things out here. Honoring his pledge to aid Archadoon would have been very hard if Colin had lived through the fire, so that was respectable. Iternus took another bite from his soup and thought for a moment. When someone asked someone else if the were sure of something, it usually meant things were going to be rough. All the same, the caravan was here now and had work to be done. "Yes, we will stay and help. Imperia may not have received help from Archadoon during our crises, but it is better to look toward the future instead of remembering the past." The Elf took another bite and looked back to the caravan making sure that everyone was doing ok before turning back to Colin. "I'm afraid that although we brought some help, it may be too little" he explained. "We have a small group of trade skill people who can work and teach others on how to build, construct, farm, find water and other essential skills. We also have a few medics, but only a few. Imperia is not a city known for healing arts." "We have also brought supplies for building, food for eating, and neccesary items for the people here like blankets, lamps, and livesto ck. And of course, a small contingent of guards to guard the caravan. As far as the government" Iternus continued "When his Lordship Archalen Esgalvith took the thane ship of Imperia the city had no government whatsoever. I was there with him since the beginning and have some experience in setting up a functioning government. I can help you with this too, if that is your wish sir...as long as their are local people who are ready to step up to the responsibility." Iternus shook his head in grief. "We all wish we would have brought more, but Imperia is still building from the fire rain and there wasn't much more to spare. But we have a duty to our Empire, and ourselves; So yes, we will stay and help rebuild. Iternus drank some of his ale and gave the surroundings a good hard look. "I may be able to procure some soldiers from Imperia to help your patrols here....but I may be unsuccessful. Imperia has little to spare but what we can, we will. Now, what was this about the ruins you mentioned? Something too terrible? Looters? Vandals? Rebels?" Imperia had seen it all; gangs, murders, pyscho serial killers and unstable pirates. Whatever Colin said was too horrible to mention Iternus thought that together they could handle it. After all, what could be so bad in the middle of a charred and smoldering ruins? Last edited by Archalen Andares; December 31, 2007 at 10:34 PM.