Sal’thorin’s Training Officer

It's never a choice between good and evil. It's a choice between the lesser evil. // Xera is currently busy on a mission to the Surface // On hiatus until further notice //

[essailguard-xera]

Follow me, Newbie!

You must be one of Prince Ravion's new recruits. I'm Xera, the training officer here. Welcome to the Sal'thorin Guards.

Before we get started, let me say this.

While there are not set rules or principles to our duties, there are rules regarding what you ask and report. Any reports deemed out of line with standard respect or appropriate behavior will be disposed of. Remember, my duty is to uphold order, even when that order is cruel. We best get to work. Glory to the Queen!

[serenaofesperia]

An envelope flew into Serena's room, the envelope open itself with magic as a letter slip out of it.

Greetings lady Serena. It's seem your beauty is ever so lasting, dazzling like a rare gem. I hope you'll forever shine and dazzling like this, Perhaps just like glitter that won't come off the skin but forever shining.

- Jn.

Before the young lady could look away from the mysterious letter, a portal appears above her and without warning dropped a pounds of dirty mustard yellow glitter directly on her, covered every part of her with glitter from head to toe and basically buried her in ugly colored glitter. And if we know glitter so well, those probably won't come out even after hundreds of shower.

Serena’s shriek is loud enough for the Essail to hear.

[essailguard-xera]

Oh, not again!

[concerned-essail]

[Captain Indris: Hope or Hollow Promise?]

From the dust of the commoner district to the helm of the Guard — such is the rise of Captain Indris. Many call his ascent a beacon: proof that blood from the alleys can stand among the marble pillars. To some, he is a gentler hand, a man who remembers hunger and hardship, a rare officer who does not sneer at the lowborn. But let us not mistake kindness for change. The badge he wears still binds him to the same masters, his sword still raised at their command. And so the people’s hope curdles into frustration. He is cheered for being one of us, and cursed for being the one who knocks at our doors when orders are given. Captain Indris — do not forget your origins. You know the ache of an empty bowl, the sting of being dismissed, the fear of a guard’s tread in the night. You have climbed further than most dream, but you remain one of us still. We need a shield and sword both. You have the power to be more than a servant of the throne. Remember where you came from — and show us that the Guard can change.

[essailguard-xera]

...

I fear this is already out of hand. I can only imagine how the Captain will react, let alone the Commoners who will read this and be incited to acts that can only result in bloodshed. I can't say I blame them.

One thing is certain. The Guard has their work cut out for them. Order must be kept, no matter the cost. It is the greater good we must protect.

[essailguard-xera]

Greetings, Lady Xera.

I’m aware I’m in no position to mention this, especially since I should be more involved in the search with the others… But I happened to come across one of these papers, and this time the writer— or writers…? They have gotten High Priest Zamel involved.

Whoever these are, to involve him in something like this is… of potentially grave consequences. I’m hoping to report this to you so that something can be done about this…

- 🍂 ( @essailguard-tirion )

Glory to the Queen, Tirion. Calm yourself.

Prince Ravion has dispatched us to investigate this writer. Whoever it is, involving the priests like this is bound to lead to a riot. By whom...we've yet to see. We need to work swiftly.

Stay alert. If we have enough eyes on the city when the next pamphlet comes, we can apprehend the instigator before this gets out of hand...and before Zamel catches them first.

[magister-cyran]

"Ah, you there! A moment of your time, and some questions if you will, on orders of the Queen's Business."

The soldier came up, calling out very clearly she was talking to him. Her voice sharp as she recognized the hair being far too strange for an essail color, not unlike her own.

"Dame Layla, and who might I be speaking to."

@damelaylachirilth

!!

It is a pleasure, Dame Layla. I fear I am in the middle of some urgent business, but if it is just a question or two, I can oblige.

As for my name, you may call me Lord Severus.

[damelaylachirilth]

"Lord Severus, I see. Yes, I heard about you in the papers, and you're urgent business with a 'ruby haired princess'. Quite the intriguing story. But what is your House name, and how in the world are you searching for an essail with hair of that color??"

Layla cleared her throat, giving a bow of her head in respect to calm her tone.

"I mean... forgive the direct questions, but you see, we have had a problem before of commoners giving a pretense of nobility. I am not accusing you of such a crime, but I'm afraid I, not others, recognize the name."

[magister-cyran]

You have heard of it... in the papers?!

My My... your reporters work with admirable speed and accuracy. So you are aware of the pressing matter of finding that missing girl.

Then surely you will not delay my search. My name and house are of no importance when the life of an innocent bystander is at risk. I have no intention other than finding her.

[damelaylachirilth]

Well that changes everything if the innocent were at risk.

"Can the Guard provide any assistance? Because you're right, it's petty to worry about names and titles if lives are in danger." Her voice is instantly disarmed of suspicious, bless her soul.

[magister-cyran]

Thank you. Your understanding is appreciated.

I have already found help among the Sal'Thorin guards. The girl is not in the city, or else the whispers would have told you so already. I hope that the nearby Commoner's District will yield better results.

Your greatest help will come in form of discretion. The priests are not fond of strangers, quite understandably so. They best be kept satisfied with simple reassurances. Civil peace is not at risk.

[damelaylachirilth]

"Absolutely. I certainly know of a few priests that are already on the hunt for you. I'll do my best to keep them from coming too close. Best to keep some discretion in the future, though. They're quite particular about the status quo."

She pauses, before giving a bow as well.

"And I will personally make it a point to keep an eye out for the girl as well. Blessings of the Queen be upon you."

With that, she turns to leave Lord Severus to his search.

[essailguard-xera]

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