Log of the High Council Meeting on 9/07/15

Communications with the High Council of Britannia.
Post Reply
User avatar
Lord DaKaren
Site Admin
Posts: 970
UO Shard: Great Lakes
Character Age: 2129
Character Alignment: Lawful Good
Guild Affiliation: Order of the Etheral Ankh
Guild Abbreviation: OEA
x 2

Log of the High Council Meeting on 9/07/15

Post by Lord DaKaren » Sat Oct 03, 2015 3:54 pm

Log of the 468th Session of the High Council of Britannia.

DaKaren: Welcome to the 468th session of the High Council of Britannia.
DaKaren: Since last we met, diamonds were recovered from Ilshenar, partygoers to Lenmir Anfinmotas were assaulted by a season, and a criminal shantytown is playing host to magical zealots.
DaKaren: So same old, same old.
DaKaren: *sighs*
DaKaren: Please do pay attention to the shantytown, Death Gulch, as one group of zealots are rumored to possess the moonstone of Despise.
DaKaren: Which, of course, is going to mean bad things for Britannia.
DaKaren: Grand Marshal Polynikes, would you please brief the Council on military matters in the Kingdom?
Tanda: oh ok we can do that
Polynikes of Yew: We have had little activity regarding Rodrik and his nefarious activities.
John: *john and Tanda whisper quietly as the meeting begins*
Polynikes of Yew: I will update the security council on some routine issues.
DaKaren: *nods*
Polynikes of Yew: *frowns*
Polynikes of Yew: Well that is not totally true.
DaKaren: *arches a brow*
Polynikes of Yew: One of my men witnessed an attack on Skara Brae citizens week before last.
Farimer Tensus: *stares at Polynikes*
Polynikes of Yew: The attackers might have been part of Rodrik's group.
Polynikes of Yew: Several nights later there was a report of a riot.
Polynikes of Yew: John and Governor Jameison were reported to be there.
Polynikes of Yew: Hopefully they can give more details.
DaKaren: *looks to Governor Tensus*
Polynikes of Yew: The final issues I have to bring before the Council is the large number of Jhelom troops
Polynikes of Yew: that are in the city of Skara Brae.
DaKaren: *sighs*
Farimer Tensus: *nods*
Polynikes of Yew: I hope that both Governor Tensus and Jameison can provide more details.
Polynikes of Yew: That is all I have at this time.
DaKaren: Thank you, Grand Marshal.
DaKaren: Councilor Knighthawke, does the city of Minoc have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Tanda: The City of Minoc
Tanda: has been experiencing a great number
Tanda: of issues related to labor in the mining and lumber industries
Tanda: we're finding dead pack animals
Polynikes of Yew: *frowns*
Tanda: though many have been in areas
Tanda: where they could be killed by perhaps wolves or orc
Tanda: or by the odd rogue gypsy or savage
Tanda: the increase is a concern
Tanda: we have a labor meeting scheduled
Tanda: for the 16th
Tanda: which is a Wednesday
Tanda: to try to allow workers
Tanda: to voice what is going on in a forum
Tanda: at the Matewan
Tanda: also an increase
Tanda: in damaged equipment
Tanda: or missing equipment
Tanda: *looks up at John*
Tanda: I think that's all
John: *nodding* Aye.
Tanda: that's been pressing
Tanda: around our city
DaKaren: Thank you, Councilor. I hope your labor issues are easy to resolve.
DaKaren: Councilor Warner, does the City of Britain have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Dot Warner: Britain has fared well since last we met, no reported attacks or acts of mutt-shaped villainy.
Dot Warner: I am, however, seeking a full-time municipal dogcatcher.
Dot Warner: Requirements include: proficiency with a weapon, a supply of burlap sacks, and general anatomy knowledge for neutering.
Dot Warner: The Second Annual Colonial Challenge Tournament, is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at 1pm CDT at the Lost Lands Arena.
Dot Warner: You may find full details and registration information on the Tribune.
Dot Warner: Director Ashburn of the Red Ankh Society has informed me that Ingrid, Cove's Chief Healer, believes that the long-running illness in Cove is being spread by animals.
Dot Warner: He believes that she will request the aid of healthy citizens in the near future.
Dot Warner: Should this be the case, I will make sure the Tribune is informed.
Dot Warner: That is all, thank you.
DaKaren: Thank you, Councilor.
DaKaren: Councilor Tensus, does the City of Skara Brae have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Farimer Tensus: Aye we do
Farimer Tensus: The recent developments on our fair Island have been interesting
Farimer Tensus: to the best of my knowledge the mainland has not been as effected
Farimer Tensus: The City State of Jhelom has placed a Consulate on our fair Island and this is proving to be
Farimer Tensus: beneficial to the population at large
Farimer Tensus: it is an important representation of the friendship and camaraderie that exists between us
Thom Jameison: *smiles*
Dot Warner: *coughs "sucker" coughs*
Farimer Tensus: There were incidents as of late.... Some may call these uprisings...
Farimer Tensus: I say to those that refer to these events as uprisings to be liars
Farimer Tensus: our Island is peaceful
Farimer Tensus: and the people are happy and enjoying the cooperation between our two Islands
Farimer Tensus: That is all I have to report at this time
DaKaren: Very well...
DaKaren: Thank you, Councilor.
Farimer Tensus: *nods*
DaKaren: Councilor Jameison, does the city of Jhelom have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Thom Jameison: Thank you, Chancellor
Thom Jameison: Things are peaceful and prosperous in Jhelom.
Thom Jameison: We have opened a Consulate in Skara Brae as Governor Tensus mentioned.
Farimer Tensus: *smiles*
Thom Jameison: This will facilitate close co operation between our cities.
Farimer Tensus: *rubs staff*
Thom Jameison: You might have noticed fewer of my troops guarding this meeting this evening.
Thom Jameison: That is because we have placed a sizable contingent in Skara
Thom Jameison: to ensure that the city is not attacked again and calm its citizens.
Thom Jameison: The tactic seems to be working well.
Thom Jameison: If anyone has any other concerns regarding my troops being in the city of Skara Brae I will
Thom Jameison: be happy to address them at this time.
Thom Jameison: Otherwise that is all I have for the Council at this time.
DaKaren: Thank you, Councilor.
DaKaren: Councilor Goldie, does the city of New Magincia have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Goldie: Thank you chancellor
Goldie: Not much to report
Goldie: The King was very disappointed in me at the royal council
Goldie: But I am still not regretting my actions
DaKaren: Oh?
Goldie: I believe Cobweb and I are getting closer to finding our Lord Earlhad
DaKaren: Grand!
DaKaren: I hope you find him in good spirits..
Goldie: I look forward to the Net Toss in my town with my sister city Moonglow
Goldie: that is all i have to report tonight
DaKaren: *nods*
DaKaren: Thank you, Councilor.
DaKaren: Councilor Arminger, does the city of Trinsic have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Norman Arminger: Actually I have nothing new to report Chancellor.
DaKaren: Very well.
DaKaren: Thank you, Councilor.
DaKaren: Minister Hla-ate, do you have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Malag aste: Not at this time no.
DaKaren: *grumbles*
DaKaren: Very well.
DaKaren: Thank you, Minister.
DaKaren: Chief Justicar Blazefire, does the High Court have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Nevahs Blazefire: *Shakes her head no.* No, not at this time.
DaKaren: Thank you, Chief Justicar.
DaKaren: Do any of the citizenry have anything to bring before the High Council this eve?
Farimer Tensus: *rubs staff nervously*
John: *raises hand*
Dot Warner: *looks at Farimer, disgusted*
DaKaren: Lord Knighthawke?
John: *nods*
John: Thank you Chancellor.
Farimer Tensus: *Whispers to Dot* It's a nervous tick...
John: While I would be hard-pressed to call it an uprising,
Farimer Tensus: *stares at John*
John: something did happen in Skara. I would call it a riot.
Farimer Tensus: *looks to Thom*
John: The Governor's office was attacked,
John: with fire.
John: And the citizens were quelled in part by liquor.
Farimer Tensus: *smiles*
John: And that is all from me....I just wanted it to be on the record,
Farimer Tensus: works every time...
DaKaren: Liquor?
John: that something did happen. Regardless of what one calls it.
John: Thank you Chancellor.
Farimer Tensus: *coughs*
Farimer Tensus: Chancellor
DaKaren: Hrm...
Farimer Tensus: If I may add to that...
DaKaren: *arches a brow at councilor Tensus*
DaKaren: *nods*
Farimer Tensus: *clears throat*
Farimer Tensus: The distillery on the mainland was severely damaged by fire
Farimer Tensus: the citizens had no spirits
John: *sighs*
Farimer Tensus: it was the duty of the Government of Skara Brae and the Consulate of Jhelom to appease
DaKaren: I am not sure that I follow...
Farimer Tensus: the needs of the people
Thom Jameison: *raises hand*
DaKaren: *blinks*
Farimer Tensus: the distillery was little known as it was in the basement of a private home
DaKaren: That is...
Farimer Tensus: Governor Jameison please feel free to add to this explanation
DaKaren: I'm not sure if I have a world equal to how much I disbelieve that..
Farimer Tensus: *rubs staff and stares at John*
Goldie: oh my
Farimer Tensus: well
Farimer Tensus: Chancellor
Farimer Tensus: this is WHY the people needed the alcohol
Thom Jameison: Chancellor I do believe that when John referred to liquor
Farimer Tensus: and indeed the cause of the disturbance
Martyna Z'muir: *wishes she had popcorn*
Thom Jameison: he was referring to my offer of free drinks and food at the tavern
John: A round to the rioters to quiet them down. Aye.
Farimer Tensus: Aye exactly
Thom Jameison: when I suggested that the unruly crowd disperse rather than burn
John: Apologies if it was taken in some other way.
Thom Jameison: the Governor's office.
Farimer Tensus: for the independent citizens stores were dry
Thom Jameison: *smiles*
DaKaren: Wait...
DaKaren: For what reason were the citizens rioting?
Farimer Tensus: For lack of liquor Lord Chancellor...
DaKaren: *looks to Lord Knighthawke*
Farimer Tensus: This is clear
John: *sighs* All I can tell you is what some of the rioters stated.
Thom Jameison: They were concerned about their security after that attack on their citizens.
Farimer Tensus: Aye that too...
Farimer Tensus: *rubs staff*
DaKaren: I somehow doubt that a single, local distillery was the sum total of the alcohol stores for the city
John: They cited the lack of security and the lack of presence of their Governor,
John: apologies to Governor Farimer but that is what they said.
Farimer Tensus: Hogwash
Thom Jameison: When I heard of the attack I took a patrol to Skara Brae, that is why I was present
Farimer Tensus: they did nothing of the sort John
John: Most were too intent on rioting to talk much.
John: As is the nature of riots.
Thom Jameison: *nods*
John: All I can say is what I saw and heard, I know naught else and I shall speak naught more.
Farimer Tensus: It was a liquor riot, nothing more...
Dot Warner: So one of you is lying...
Thom Jameison: they were noisy and some bottles and torches were thrown
Farimer Tensus: *wipes sweat from brow*
Farimer Tensus: Empty bottles you should add!
Thom Jameison: John put out several at considerable risk to himself.
Farimer Tensus: Aye it was done well. The citizens were thirsty, it is hard to quell such need.
Farimer Tensus: We are a sea fairing Nation after all
DaKaren: So both Councilors agree that Lord Knighthawke was witness to the happenings in the city. Grand.
Farimer Tensus: Agreed
Farimer Tensus: *smiles*
Farimer Tensus: *rubs staff*
DaKaren: And Councilor Tensus was absent, Lord Knighthawke?
John: All I can say is what I saw and heard, I know naught else and I shall speak naught more.
John: *taking care to repeat, exactly, what he previously had said*
Farimer Tensus: I was alerted by carrier pigeon after the events...
John: *right down to the tone and stresses*
DaKaren: *nods*
Farimer Tensus: *coughs*
DaKaren: Very well, then Lord Knighthawke's appraisal of the...rioters.. is more accurate.
Farimer Tensus: His word over mine is it?
Farimer Tensus: very well
DaKaren: Since all parties seem to agree that he was present for these events.
John: *sighs*
Farimer Tensus: The "riot" event is clear
DaKaren: If you were not there, Councilor, your word is second hand...at best.
Farimer Tensus: the reason of occurrence is not
Farimer Tensus: I am the Governor, none but I know the true needs of my people
DaKaren: *arches a brow*
Farimer Tensus: Believe a private citizen if you must
DaKaren: Have you gained omniscience recently?
John: All I can say is what I saw and heard, I know naught else and I shall speak naught more.
Farimer Tensus: We appreciate your testimony John
Farimer Tensus: and I appreciate your presence at the events
Farimer Tensus: I just wish not that the Island be painted with a foul brush as SOME on Council would like to be
Farimer Tensus: so
DaKaren: Foul brush?
Farimer Tensus: Aye!
Farimer Tensus: *slams staff against table*
Dot Warner: *giggles quietly*
Farimer Tensus: Some that sit here prefer to wash over the true events of our fair City
Thom Jameison: That is rather overbearing Chancellor to say one witness is more accurate than another.
Thom Jameison: you were not there.
Thom Jameison: *smirks*
Farimer Tensus: Believe what you must... and what helps the council sleep at night... it means naught to me
DaKaren: *shrugs* Nor was Councilor Tensus...
Farimer Tensus: Aye
Farimer Tensus: Thank you Governor
DaKaren: That, shockingly, is my point.
Farimer Tensus: You were not there either Chancellor
DaKaren: No, No I wasn't. Lord Knighthawke was.
Thom Jameison: As was I
Thom Jameison: you seem to forget Chancellor
Farimer Tensus: before ye wag the tongue Chancellor...
Farimer Tensus: *sighs*
Farimer Tensus: my defense is complete
DaKaren: So, nonexistent. *nods*
Farimer Tensus: Judge as you may fair Chancellor...
Farimer Tensus: interesting that you are the voice of Sosaria all of a sudden...
DaKaren: *sighs*
Malag aste: *pinches the bridge of his nose while slowly shaking his head*
Farimer Tensus: Jhelom and Skara are at peace and in a period of prosperity
DaKaren: With all the back and forth drama between Skara Brae and Jhelom? Really?
Farimer Tensus: There was no back and forth...
Farimer Tensus: *sighs*
John: *tensing up, watching the exchange*
DaKaren: You forget your predecessors, Councilor.
Farimer Tensus: Aye... Is that so?
Farimer Tensus: I forget the rugged past of my Island!
Farimer Tensus: From your manufactured position
Dot Warner: Rugged?
Farimer Tensus: of assumed grace
Farimer Tensus: your parrot like stance...
Farimer Tensus: your opinionated rulings
Farimer Tensus: YOU choose to judge my actions?
DaKaren: *arches a brow*
Farimer Tensus: I say, the people have, and this is why I sit here now.
Nevahs Blazefire: *looks at her timepiece and is so tempted to roll her eyes at the dramatic posturing of Councilor Farimer*
Farimer Tensus: I rest my case, have done for some time now
DaKaren: Do you deny that you have been absent from your island more often than not recently?
Farimer Tensus: this baiting taking place performed by the Chancellor is not my doing
Farimer Tensus: I do not deny this no
Mr E: *Mumbles under his breath*
Farimer Tensus: But my ear is never far from the Island
Mr E: No more than some other Governors lately
DaKaren: And do you believe your citizens might take... umbrage at that fact?
Nevahs Blazefire: *Leans back and whispers to Councilor Tanda.. * "Is he drunk?"
Farimer Tensus: Aye some might
Tanda: not sure
Farimer Tensus: but there is always a population of every city that is not in total favour of the Governor
Farimer Tensus: Ask Governor Warner
Farimer Tensus: she can tell you how loved she is from house to house
DaKaren: Which is the crux of what Lord Knighthawke stated was the cause of the...unpleasantness in your city?
Farimer Tensus: She is the best Governor on this Council, just ask her...
Farimer Tensus: I deny that
Dot Warner: Seriously? I face crackpots, not disgruntled citizens. Nice try though.
Farimer Tensus: The crux of this demonstration was a dwindled liquor supply
Dot Warner: Have I ever stated that?
Farimer Tensus: *stares at Dot*
Farimer Tensus: Calm yourself woman
DaKaren: Liquor....
Dot Warner: Woman?
Farimer Tensus: This is all I have to say at this time....
Dot Warner: Really?
Farimer Tensus: *folds arms*
DaKaren: *nods*
DaKaren: So untruths. Very well.
Nevahs Blazefire: *Mutters* Thank the gods he done.
DaKaren: *nods to John*
Farimer Tensus: *stares at the Chancellor*
DaKaren: Thank you for your statements.
Farimer Tensus: *whispers to Blaze*
Farimer Tensus: Justicar you would be right to investigate the Chancellor as your first order of business...
DaKaren: *ignores the Councilor*
DaKaren: Anyone else?
DaKaren: Nay? Very well then.
Farimer Tensus: *smacks staff on table*
Mr E: *places his palm on his face*
DaKaren: I hereby adjourn the 468th session of the High Council of Britannia.
DaKaren: Go with the Virtues...
0 x



Post Reply

Return to “High Council Open Forum”