King of Magic

Stefan Romenel || Thirty || Warlock Councilman to the King Veneficus Decurio   "And He Alone Bore The Mark, The Man with the Lion Heart"

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[thewarlockstefanromenel]

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[thelady-catriona]

Yes, I won’t pretend that you do not know what I believe you do and I need your assistance without fearing Elric might discover this. 

I sustained multiple burns on my leg from the attack, all of which were tended to yet they are not healing. I need to know if their might be a magical quality in these injuries that’s causing this. Also if there might be a remedy.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

You have my word and complete trust Lady Roslin, that he will not discover any of which you or I will speak beyond this point.

How long has it been since you've been burned? You know what, come, follow me. He runs down the corridor to a locked door and quickly whispers and enchantment to unlock the door before pulling her inside. There is something I've just begun to trace in the burns since I spoke with his Majesty, but it's not something I've tried on anyone and I..I don't want this to go wrong.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Yes, I've heard..

[clarice-ofberry]

A slight pink blush appeared on Kenna’s cheeks as he called her beautiful once again. It was strange how she was so easily flattered by this man. Perhaps it was his kindness and honesty that made her believe what he said or simply his charm and friendly blue eyes. “I know all about the “man in a higher position and the servant” gossip. Those usually are one of the worst, yet the one that everybody keeps falling for time after time” she replied with a smile. “Ow yes, my lord. The running around drunk is nothing new in the castle. It mostly happens during the parties, but it does happen on occasion that a one visits that can’t keep his hands off the wine. It indeed doesn’t do much good to their ability to speak normal sentences either.” She could remember a few times when such thing happened when she was still living in the castle. Extreamly embarrassing for the person, but over time it had created quite a few great stories that were known among all the servants. Her blue orbs flickered back up to him as he spoke again. “I’m afraid I have never been the woman that follows every rule in the book about what to say and what not. When I feel comfortable talking to a person I usually say whatever comes to mind, which is quite a bad trait according to my mother. I am very glad it doesn’t bother you, sir. To hear I entices a person is quite a compliment, actually. Most men see me as the undereducate, easy blonde servant, but those are nothing like yourself ofcourse. “

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

"Ahh, see so you do hear of such things, how completely un-shocking and indecent of these men. I'm glad I've not run into any of them if not I would definitely teach them a lesson or two about public drunkeness and nudity." He grinned as spoke, speaking so freely with the blonde felt refreshing. Yes, she was a servant but the bounds of propriety seemed bar none whenever she was in his presence. As her eyes locked back with his, Stefan couldn't help but smirk with a small nod as she spoke. "And aren't I glad for it, though it seems as though that is one of my predilections with beautiful women. Though ignorant men are nothing short of idiocy, I apologize on behalf of my gender for those who see in such a distasteful manner."

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Yes, I've heard..

[revengethatsoothsthesoul]

I’m sorry to disappoint you, Stefan.

I just don’t know what else to do. Things have gotten so far out of control. I’m at my rope’s end.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Don't blame yourself, Kinnara. If anything you are the one trying to contain the situation.

I understand, I will set for home as soon as time allows, will you travel home,or would you like to accompany me?

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Honestly,

[jacobdashwood]

Do not worry about that. I was not planning on ever forgetting what he has done for me, mate. I will be in his debt for eternity. But I see you do know that kind of friendship. Consider yourself blessed, Stefan, for not many people are that loyal. I do not think it is my place to judge the opinions and decisions of the king, especially after what happened after the war… I am merely surprised that after all these years this kingdom still managed to have places that I am unaware of.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

I do actually Patrick, it is quite the rare gem, loyalty. I've found it in only a few and far between. Nor is it for any of us and yet, people still do, though what happened after the war was devastating to all if not most. Our kingdom is much more vast than anyone believes, though it is a privilege to travel to all the lands in which our King rules.

[the-nymph-nerissa]

I don’t think I’ll be in Abdera long enough to catch him at a better time, so I suppose a letter will have to do… You don’t happen to have parchment with you, do you?

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

"You're leaving? Well as a matter of fact I do.." The warlock murmured and with a snap of his fingers a rolled piece of parchment appeared in his fist before handing it to the lady before him.  

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Honestly,

[kailani-anahita]

Oh no, my ideas are a bit mad I suppose.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Well now you've got me completely intrigued. What sort of mad ideas do you have, my lady.

[subsimeon]

Indeed.  My heart aches to see the two of them parted.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Ah, yes. I only wish them to find happiness once again, but please, tell me more about how you came to live above the sea.

[thelady-catriona]

I’m not here to see his Majesty, I am here to speak with you, and before I begin I’d like to ask you a favor. Keep this conversation a secret between the two of us.. he cannot know.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Lady Roslin....With me? Is everything alright, are you hurt? Y-Yes, anything, tell me how I can help. He as in Elric? Why? Has something happened?

[kingelricaddinell]

"I have been burned, many of my citizens are in agonising pain, many more have lost their lives and there is a crazed warlock on the loose."

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

"I'm aware Your Grace. Though speaking as your friend, I believe you need to see a healer to dress your burns and then we will find this mad man, I assure you we will. Even if I have to find him himself, we will seek justice for our people."

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

I'm sorry, his Majesty is indisposed at the moment. You may either leave a letter with me or come again when he is no longer indisposed.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Honestly,

[thelady-catriona]

Without knowing exactly why she was doing it, Roslin’s face leaned into his hand and a hand ofher own lifted up to cover it. The touch was intimate to say the least, but was it romantic? Was Roslin crossing some sort of line against both Elric and Lyra? She tried not to think about it as the touch felt so nice, so gentle. Stefan did not expect anything from her, and seemed enamored by her presence alone.  ”It was rather selfish.”, Roslin thought of the night she told her father that she could not be a priestess, that she had already broken her vow of purity. Oh how the gentle priest raged against her, an anger rising that Roslin had never seen before, “but my actions have been selfish as well. It is so hard to blame the people be love, so hard to see anything but good in them. Even when they lose sight of it themselves.” Roslin reminded herself of Elric and removed her hand from his. These feelings, these desires of hers were not fair. They were not right, but god did they alleviate the hurt that’s been weighing on her heart recently. 

Her work was easy once it had started, as Roslin went into a place of deep concentration when she worked on healing. It was a precise art, an important art, she was told as a girl. You are always one mistake from taking a life, always one triumph from saving it. Ros stitched at his chest meticulously, slightly impressed by his lack of flinching or face making. This truly wasn’t his first stitches, and Roslin ventured a guess that he had stitched himself at least once. Her other hand reached for the scissors and snipped away the extra thread before securing the stitches. Her face hovered close to his chest throughout the process, shallow breaths creeping up his neck. Her eyes went to his, and Roslin noticed a certain.. longing in his eyes. How long had that been there? And why did it cause her stomach to do flips? “All better.”, she whispered, though their gaze did not break. 

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

"I suppose, you're right on some level, though I've not lived the life you have, with such a loving parent." Feeling the mounting lump in his throat as he swallowed, Stefan felt everything radiating off of her at once. It was pain, relief, desire, guilt, the same he was feeling but he knew that he was betraying his friend, he knew that there was something between him and yet there he was holding her face in his hand and he could have sworn to all the gods that she'd leaned into his touch, or maybe he'd just imagined it. It was excruciating, perhaps more so than when he seen Lyra jump right into Daemon's arms after fighting side by side with her in the war, but he couldn't help what he felt. 

As she worked, he'd hardly felt a thing. She surely was talented in things like this, even with his immense tolerance to pain and before he knew it, she was finished. Reaching over him to grab a pair of scissors to secure the stitches she'd just made, Stefan briefly moved his eyes to the wound seeing it was much nicely dressed than others he'd had stitched up. Then her face came into his view as she lingered closer to him. His breath hitching in an instant as her soft shallow breaths tickled and caressed that side of his neck, it was becoming almost impossible to breathe and yet he would have given anything in that moment to stay that way forever once her eyes locked with his. Inhaling sharply as she spoke, he mutely nodded, slowly, suspended in the moment of falling deeply in her chocolate brown eyes. "I...Thank you, my lady." He whispered before blindly reaching for her hand.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Yes, I've heard..

[revengethatsoothsthesoul]

Because it is a concern of mine and they are silly men. I mean, I can only assume that is the reason why they put off coming to the aid of those being raided. 

They need to realize that they will be severely punished for this. The scoundrals need to know that this will not be tolerated. 

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

I can assume you are correct, now I've a feeling I never should have left when I did. Of course they will be punished Kinnara, you know abhor using our powers for violence but in this case, it cannot be avoided. I've been meaning to speak with all of the Councillors, it seems things have turned unruly among all of you and they are not hearing you for what you have to say. I did not return here only be heralded back with less than acceptable news.

[subsimeon]

I’ve never really been one for gossip, to be honest.  Anyway, yes, my lord, that’s where I grew up, and I’m fortunate to call Lady Vianne a friend as well.  I was at their wedding, even.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

It's good to hear, Caspian. As am I or at least, I would hope to, she's quite lovely and yes it was a grand event so sad to see it come to an end.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Yes, I've heard..

[clarice-ofberry]

"Will they notice if you do decide to take a few drink in your private room? I am aware that the walls have ears in this place, many servants do enjoy such gossip, but I don’t think it will do much harm as long as you don’t start running when you are that state. It does take the edge of a little after a long, hard day. " It was odd to hear herself talk like this, about drinking the night away. But since she had been captured, her behavior had changed slightly. No longer did she deny a glass of wine, because she knew it would bring comfort to her mind that wouldn’t stop spinning with escape plans. "It would be a pleasure to dance with you once more, my lord. And I never liked shy men, sir Romenel, so you’re fine. I like a bit of boldness in a man."

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

"That I don't believe is worth much to them unless I have someone as beautiful as you with me. Running? Has this happened before? Drunken men running about the castle intoxicated with drink, speaking such nonsense that no one can completely comprehend what it is they are trying to say?" Chuckling lightly at his words, Stefan's tone always seemed to be lighter around the fair eyed blonde, it was odd and yet completely enticing. "Do you now, Lady Kenna, that's quite bold of you to say, though I find that it bothers me none and only entices me more."

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Honestly,

[jacobdashwood]

I do think it is something good to be so devoted to ones purpose in life. The sword is part of his life, it is only fitting that that will not change in his death. The King… well, let’s say that he would have preferred my head on a spike. It is only because of the influence of a dear friend that I have left with my life. I simply can not imagine that his opinion about me will have changed completely by now. I can not say that sound very familiar mate. But it is a pleasure meeting you.

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Then I would say that you'd better repay that friend quite handsomely, it's not every day one person puts their life in the way of another. I myself have a dear who does quite the same, even when he shouldn't. Who's to say about the King's opinions, though he does strive to be as just as he can. Well it's not known to many except to those with magic, though do not fret, my friend, for it has in deed been pleasant experience to make your acquaintance. 

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

Honestly,

[kailani-anahita]

They seem to think so

[thewarlockstefanromenel]

And why would that be or is it that you're just one who thinks outside of the norm and they all think your ideas are nothing compared to theirs, because I do doubt that your ideas could be that absolutely mad.