20:00, November the 8th, 50 P.C. - Cohav Event 01 Plot Update.
Richard St. James looks out over the crowd from his throne. Hundreds of people are milling about, moving to and from the feast area after a long day of tournaments, sales and forced interaction. The look on his face is disinterested at best. It was Father Regnus’s idea to host the festival, and a battle he wisely chose not to fight. If the Church wants a huge day, celebrating his family’s victory, so be it. The day will only be sweetened with his upcoming news.
Richard isn’t stupid. He watches his son with thinly veiled disappointment as he mopes about. The best on the playground because no one wanted his disfavor. Smartest youth in the castle because nobody wanted to face his wrath. Second place in a chess tournament, because one man had little regard for his life and the ability to eat solid foods. He’s sure Julian has already abused the Royal Guard into tracking the man down and beating him senseless. Richard only hopes the poor fool can run, fast.
It isn’t that he doesn’t care about his son, it’s that he knows Julian will never be a fit ruler. He’s too used to being handed things, a product of his own doing. Oh well. The time has come though, he can feel the icy hands and hard stares. He’s outstayed his welcome, caught on to too much, and his time will be done too soon, much like his father before him, and his father before him. He loves his son, he really does, and Richard had hoped his methods would keep Julian away from the throne. He has failed; his kingdom will feel it for the years to come.
The heralds call forth for gathering and quiet, and Richard gets to his feet. His thick furs and jeweled robes call attention to his looming presence, and the entire square quiets before him obediently awaiting the words of their king. He has to keep it short.
"It is with great pleasure we invited you to join the celebrations of the Cleanse, and the rightful rule handed down by the High Lord himself. It is only on this day, the most festive of days, that I bring you, my people, good news. In four month’s time, Crown Price Julian St. James will ascend the throne as the new king of Cohav."
