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Post by Ildesias Xen Torsal on Feb 28, 2016 14:01:00 GMT -8
After listening to Shorbolg and Grandma speak, Ildesias cleared his throat and put in his own opinions once more. "I understand what you are both saying, but understand that it is often difficult in positions of government to decide on an action to take, or to take action at all. Every possibility must be considered and though I empathise with the suffering the people of Medan and this child you spoke of must be going through, we must also ask what action we can actually take to save them or prevent further suffering."
"It has always been Isranian foreign policy to be strictly neutral and to act only when doing so directly contributes to the defence of this state and it's people. Unless we are to now consider overturning that policy, there's only so many things I can suggest we try. First, a defensive military build-up along where our borders connect with the borders of this possibly hostile state. Second, repeated official messengers and diplomats to try and contact them; I could also go myself, if such a thing might be more successful. Third, we could send an intelligence-gathering mission secretly into their lands to try and bring back relevant and important information that they may be trying to hide from us; knowing that this option could destroy any possibility of future diplomacy.
"Officially, Isra can do little else than try to open diplomatic relations again and try to negotiate with them for the release of any tortured individuals into our hands. I personally am not willing to start a war over a maybe or unknown."
He looked across the table at Grandma, then back around the room to the others. "Is anyone aware of Isranian citizens who have not returned from Medan? Is anyone aware of anyone else who went to Medan before or during this possible takeover and managed to then return to Isra?"
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Feb 28, 2016 19:51:14 GMT -8
Raising her hand, Naoki chimes in again.
“I support all of those mentioned measures, and would like to suggest another.”
Standing, she delivers her proposal.
“I would like to motion that we open diplomatic relations with other nations as well, such as Gualdin and Atlanticus. I would like to establish trade agreements with them both, but as far as I’m aware, we have not engaged in any diplomatic talks with them. I think that, if my understanding is correct, they would be willing to receive ambassadors, and most likely amenable to the concept of trade agreements. I would be willing to be part of or lead a delegation sent to either nation, or personally facilitate this process in any way that I can- but it is my opinion we should waste no time in speaking with potential allies and trade partners.”
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Intaja II of the Sodalite
Established
Roleplay posts: 47
Age: ???
Physical Description: A short, skinny, blue eyed woman. Solid, straight black hair. Her blue eyes glow softly in the shadows. She has olive skin. She appears to be in her late 20s, though her real age is unknown.
Clothes and Equipment: Mostly rags, a small journal filled with runes.
Registered: May 31, 2015 20:29:38 GMT -8
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Post by Intaja II of the Sodalite on Feb 28, 2016 19:53:16 GMT -8
She was pacing back and forth outside the Assembly doors. Once again Intaja wanted to meet with Ildesias. Her visions of terrible dangers were getting worse, and she was convinced that something awful was going to happen. ... Her anxiety and fears were coming to a head as her psionic powers were increasing. She was maturing and becoming stronger. She wasn't a little girl anymore. And with these powers came a lot of responsibility. ... She didn't want to do it, but she couldn't help herself. She focused her mind on what was happening inside the Assembly room. "It has always been Isranian foreign policy to be strictly neutral...""Humanity has been betrayed by itself, and I am unfamiliar to this interaction these humans have...""I think it is clear Medan has undergone a severe change..."Her eyes fluttered open and she was struck with a panic when she realized something terrible was indeed happening. In those brief moments more images began to appear in her mind. A great beam of light, followed by terrible suffering...She couldn't wait anymore. And she didn't want to be accused of spying. And she didn't think they'd listen anyways...
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Post by The Enclave of Isranian Magi on Feb 28, 2016 21:46:13 GMT -8
Strangely, Minister Andraste seems to be missing from this meeting. A black, cloaked advisor attends instead, keeping quiet for the moment and jotting down notes from the meeting in her journal to later dictate to Andraste. The Minister of Magic left the city about half a day ago without telling a soul where she was going. Not even her closest advisors could tell anyone where she is.
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Post by Ildesias Xen Torsal on Mar 1, 2016 16:32:00 GMT -8
Though Andraste's absence had been noted, Ildesias paid little mind to the individual taking notes on her behalf. Instead, he gave a nod towards Madam Naoki and brought out his leather-bound book. He placed it on the table, took out his magic quill, then opened it to the first blank page and began to write.
"I agree, it is past time we sent an official diplomatic mission to these nations. We should organize a party of official individuals, perhaps carrying a state gift or two, to travel to Gauldin and Atlanticus as envoys. I think a signed treaty of non-aggression and encouraged, open trade between us would only bolster a mutual feeling of friendship. Such friendship will surely be needed if Medan has indeed become hostile to us."
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Mar 1, 2016 18:23:12 GMT -8
Madame Naoki nods, and sits down. She had already volunteered to be part of a delegation, and knows that Ildesias is already aware of her abilities as they’re applicable to matters such as these.
Seeing as how there are three potential delegates in Ildesias, Tyrus, and herself, and three nations that need to have ambassadors sent, Naoki hopes, but does not voice her desire to be assigned to be part of the delegation sent to Gauldin. Of the three nations, Gauldin has the greatest potential for profitable trade, and she’ll need to pay it a visit eventually for this reason. Being a member of the first group would allow her to start on this task earlier, and travel less. Not to mention how she had been planning a visit anyway.
That, and she would hardly feel comfortable being part of a delegation sent to Goraia. Too many unknowns, not enough information, too much potential for violence. Her negotiation skills are strong, yes, but strong enough to negotiate peace in that scenario? It isn’t often that Naoki doubts herself, but this is one of those few times. She may be willing to visit to re-establish trade after the initial meeting results in some manner of non-aggression pact, but being part of the first team is altogether too dangerous and too large a task for her. She doesn’t fancy being 'the ambassador Goraia killed to start the war'. Ildesias would probably want to see to that himself anyway, and goodness knows he can fend for himself.
She still has another matter to bring up at this meeting, and she knows that Grandma has another subject of her own to touch on, but for now, Naoki sits quietly and awaits a further development in the discussion.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
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She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Registered: Sept 12, 2015 8:27:42 GMT -8
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Post by Grandma on Mar 2, 2016 14:14:34 GMT -8
Grandma would rise, again, she had one last proposition to make.
“Although this is something I had wished to suggest for a while, the developments in Goraia encourage me to bring it up now. I would ask that we allow some contractors I know to set up magical defenses in Isra. Our current lack of magical security measures is behind the times and other nations are surpassing us in this field. If the contractors I suggest were to be hired by Isra, this problem would be remedied very quickly.”
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Tyrus Sephiran
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 142
Age: 42
Physical Description: Blonde, wavy, medium-length hair which is usually tied back in a ponytail with a blue ribbon.
Light blue eyes
6'1"
Clothes and Equipment: Wears a dark blue jacket with shoulder pads over a white dress shirt, black pants, brown leather boots, black gloves, pendant around his neck
Carries a rapier with him along with a defender dagger
6 golden orbs of elven origin with swirls etched into them, given to him by an adventurer years ago that wanted to sell them. At the start of each swirl was a large gem, each orb having its own color. Red, blue, black, green, white, and orange.
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: Jun 1, 2015 12:16:03 GMT -8
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Post by Tyrus Sephiran on Mar 11, 2016 17:09:38 GMT -8
"I'll go to Goraia." Tyrus volunteers, "I was the one who went to Ivelius when they started looking like a problem, I secured trade deals with them."
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Mar 11, 2016 17:27:21 GMT -8
Over the course of the next few hours, The Assembly meeting concludes. A few conclusions are reached, and a number of operations are set into motion.
First and foremost, the concept of utilizing magical defensive measures is greenlighted. The Justice Department, Conjunction, and military work cooperatively to set up and establish numerous systems of wards, defensive scrying and other magical defensive systems and gubbins around The Citadel, Isra in general, and also in the plains immediately surrounding Isra.
Secondly, a defensive military buildup is ordered on the southern border, where the Isranian border is closest to the Goraian border. Soldiers are called into service, border defenses are repaired and prepared, and constant and complete observational vigilance on the southern border and the lands beyond is established and maintained. If Goraia were to make any offensive movements, Isra would not be caught with its metaphorical pants of defense down. Not a full mobilization, mind you, or in a way that seems as if Isra is preparing for an attack itself, simply heightened patrols and an established state of readiness.
Thirdly, teams of delegates are dispatched to other nations to open diplomatic relations. Minister Sephiran will be taking the heaviest assignment of opening diplomatic relations with the new state of Goraira, and Madame Naoki will tour around essentially the rest of the civilized word as it exists in the context of establishing viable trade routes with Isra. Their goals are similar, to open diplomatic relations, forge alliances where applicable, (re)establish trade, and leave liaisons and ambassadors to facilitate continued positive relations between nations.
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Post by Isra - The Free City on Mar 28, 2016 17:37:40 GMT -8
The Isranian government continued as normal, with daily Assembly sessions with the ministers of Isra; each meeting bringing new and unsolved issues to the round table they discussed their matters of state around. Still, nothing quite as alarming as the emergence of Goraia had happened since the order of a defensive build-up on the southern border and as a result most of the 'issues' were handled by those other than Ildesias himself; who spent the majority of his days on only the most pressing matters.
With such a large and bustling city, ever increasing in fame and visitors for both trade and tourism, there was very rarely a moment of rest in the assembly chamber and several rather large changes had taken place in the previous few weeks. The most notable of these changes came in the form of minister permissions to meet in the Assembly room at any time. Whereas previously it had remained guarded and locked except for the hours during daily session, the Assembly now remained open for all those who held the official tittle of minister and many smaller meetings now took place throughout the day without the necessity of Ildesias' personal presence. However, security in the Assembly was greatly reinforced as a result; even more guards and magical barriers were placed around it so that no spy or hostile presence could enter the house of government without being noticed.
Other matters, such as the diplomatic mission to Gauldin and the defensive build-up of border patrols and a heightened state of awareness on the southern border all continued as planned and on schedule. One new note of interest, however, was Isranian presence in the open and ungoverned lands south of the river where a fortification had been built by the military to protect from naval assaults. Many ministers called for official expansion into the land on the opposite bank, with a more serious and permanent presence of both military and civil structures and the possibility of redirecting citizens to that side of the river to create a new settlement; thus avoiding any further congestion of the already highly populated city itself.
Surely, the Assembly would be abuzz with activity over the coming weeks.
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Post by Ildesias Xen Torsal on Apr 26, 2016 15:03:42 GMT -8
Around midday, when the Assembly was due to meet for general session in which Ildesias would be present, ministers and public figures began to pool into the large stone room and each take a seat at the round table where Ildesias had already been waiting for them. He was leaned forwards against his space, with his elbows propped up atop his notebook and his chin resting upon where the fingers of one hand curled over the gentle fist of the other. He examined each person who came into the room cautiously as though looking for some quality of character, but soon realized there were far too many and far too little time to do this effectively.
When all were seated, he cleared his throat to immediately call for silence in the others and then sat up straight to address them. "It is time for me to retire from my position," he stated, wasting no time in getting right to the point of the matter so that he could get it over and done with. "As many of you know, it is a great burden to lead and that burden scales with the size of your nation. The more you watch over, the more work you need to do. Now it is true that you can designate and appropriate work to ministers such as yourselves to lessen that load, but what I have told you remains the truth. This job is difficult and I have been doing it since Isra's founding - it has begun to affect my health and my well-being. I have trouble sleeping, I find myself stressed and often have no choice but to choose one important event over another to attend."
He leaned forwards again, back into the position he had taken when the ministers first entered the room and let out a hefty sigh. "This is, however, not the only reason. I believe that over time, power corrupts the soul and leads to tyranny. Too much power, or too much time in power, makes this fact an inevitability. As such, I believe it is in the interest of democracy and the founding principles of this state that no single individual remain in control of it indefinitely. Simply: my time is up, it is now the turn of another, elected by you, the Assembly, and the citizens of this city and her territories, to take my place."
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Tyrus Sephiran
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 142
Age: 42
Physical Description: Blonde, wavy, medium-length hair which is usually tied back in a ponytail with a blue ribbon.
Light blue eyes
6'1"
Clothes and Equipment: Wears a dark blue jacket with shoulder pads over a white dress shirt, black pants, brown leather boots, black gloves, pendant around his neck
Carries a rapier with him along with a defender dagger
6 golden orbs of elven origin with swirls etched into them, given to him by an adventurer years ago that wanted to sell them. At the start of each swirl was a large gem, each orb having its own color. Red, blue, black, green, white, and orange.
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: Jun 1, 2015 12:16:03 GMT -8
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Post by Tyrus Sephiran on Apr 26, 2016 17:55:17 GMT -8
Tyrus was there as he always was. The popular official felt this could be his time to be in charge, after years of being servant to others. He had made countless relationships with the people of the assembly over the past 4 years, now would be the time that all that shmoozing paid off.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Apr 27, 2016 0:29:34 GMT -8
Like any responsible minister, Madame Naoki attends the meeting. The announcement of Ildesias’ resignation comes as equal parts surprising and not, to her. Yes, she was aware that he was being overworked, and that he has been serving for several years now, but this is somewhat sooner than she anticipated. She had planned to prepare more thoroughly for this eventuality, and have a competent puppet prepared and established by this point, but… so soon. She thought that she had another few months, at the very least. Goodness. She glances around the table, assessing each of the faces. She knows the grand majority of them to be incompetent, incapable, or otherwise unsuited for the role. Most won’t even make an attempt. The most likely candidate to be chosen, if she were to not make an effort, would likely be Minister Sephiran. Hm. She could attempt to buy him out after the fact, or otherwise gain some influence with him… but the ways that she would be forced to do that would be quite untoward, and even if she managed to successfully obtain that sort of leverage, he would not have a positive opinion of her, and may attempt to have her removed. Puppets are only puppets as so far as they’re willing to be puppets, she muses. Tyrus would not be suitable for her purposes immediately, and the vote is happening now. As the call for any who would like to be considered in the voting process is called, Naoki’s thoughts go out to Kate, and the discussion they had on this very topic, a few months ago. “I don’t think I’d like to, though. Run the whole city, that is. ... That’s too much.”
Madame Naoki is aware, if she were to successfully be elected as Lady of The Free City, she would have even less time to spend with Kate, and even more responsibilities. Which is exactly what she had promised Kate that she would avoid. But… another opportunity like this isn’t going to arise again. If she is to do everything within her power to create the best set of circumstances for living possible, this is an opportunity that cannot be passed up. It almost becomes a question of values, of which obligation to choose. All of her lofty and possibly specious ambitions about changing the world, the city of Isra, and all of the people in it, or the one individual who matters more than anything else. With only seconds left and a horrible lump in her throat, Naoki stands. She will run for Ladyship of Isra.
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The Isran Empire
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 468
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Registered: Apr 3, 2016 10:52:37 GMT -8
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Post by The Isran Empire on Apr 27, 2016 0:39:30 GMT -8
Over the course of the next few hours, the matter is resolved. It does indeed come down to the two primary candidates, Ministers Naoki and Sephiran. Between them, the vote is quite close, the Assembly’s favor split very nearly evenly. The two go back and forth with their speeches and debating, but the Assembly is forced to agree on one thing. The both of them are very good candidates, and would likely do very well in the position. However, as the sun begins to set and stomachs begin to growl, a compromise is proposed and swiftly agreed upon. Empress Naoki is to be Lady of The Free City, and Tyrus Sephiran will be promoted to Prime Minister- a new position created to redelegate some of the responsibilities of the Lord or Lady to another individual. Ildesias’ primary reason for resignation had been fatigue after all, and even beyond the matter of reaching a conclusion on the immediate vote, it wouldn’t do to continue wearing out Isra’s leader- whoever they may be in the future.
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Tyrus Sephiran
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 142
Age: 42
Physical Description: Blonde, wavy, medium-length hair which is usually tied back in a ponytail with a blue ribbon.
Light blue eyes
6'1"
Clothes and Equipment: Wears a dark blue jacket with shoulder pads over a white dress shirt, black pants, brown leather boots, black gloves, pendant around his neck
Carries a rapier with him along with a defender dagger
6 golden orbs of elven origin with swirls etched into them, given to him by an adventurer years ago that wanted to sell them. At the start of each swirl was a large gem, each orb having its own color. Red, blue, black, green, white, and orange.
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: Jun 1, 2015 12:16:03 GMT -8
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Post by Tyrus Sephiran on Apr 27, 2016 1:24:58 GMT -8
Tyrus sighs and sits down, he pulls the top buttons of his shirt open to let his chest breathe. He had been standing for hours campaigning and debating, pleading his case for why he'd be the choice for Isra's leadership, he was tired now. His rival of the day Naoki and he had been on equal footing the whole time. In the end the Assembly had decided to elect Naoki the new Lady of Isra, but had also split the old duties to create a new position which they granted to him, Prime Minister. It wasn't what he set out to acquire, but this was good! He looks around the assembly and gives certain officials he knows really well a nod, the battle of politics had ended.
The Assembly members would flock out of the room as the meeting adjourned, Tyrus stood and gathered his things ready to leave too. But then he sees her, Naoki, the new statehead. He decides now to approach her.
"Hah, Madame Naoki, Congratulations. Fortunately a decision was made when it was, being trapped in this room with no fresh air... it was getting hot." Tyrus takes a moment to fix his appearance, re-fastening his cuff links and buttoning his buttons back up. "Lady Naoki, I'd like to extend an invitation for a dinner at my estate to celebrate our dual promotions. You may of course bring any family along with you to join."
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Apr 28, 2016 3:39:37 GMT -8
Standing from her seat, Madane Naoki turns to face Tyrus as he approaches.
“Ah, Tyrus, I’m forced to agree with you on that point. Altogether too hot. I motion that among our first acts in office, we install some manner of ventilation in this room.”
As Tyrus continues speaking, Naoki takes the opportunity to readjust her hair, bringing it all back to form an impromptu and somewhat untidy bun. As he frames his invitation, one eyebrow and one side of her mouth curve upward. She had planned to invite him to dinner shortly after the meeting- but he had beaten her to the punch! Fair enough, she supposes.
“It would be my pleasure to accept. We have a great many things to discuss, and I haven’t quite had the pleasure of meeting you properly before today. If you would allow me…” she glances to one of the windows, gauging the time of day “...an hour or two to prepare and square a few matters away, I’ll happily join you at your estate for dinner.”
With that said, she returns her attention to her small pile of belongings and documents, gathering them up in preparation to depart.
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Tyrus Sephiran
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 142
Age: 42
Physical Description: Blonde, wavy, medium-length hair which is usually tied back in a ponytail with a blue ribbon.
Light blue eyes
6'1"
Clothes and Equipment: Wears a dark blue jacket with shoulder pads over a white dress shirt, black pants, brown leather boots, black gloves, pendant around his neck
Carries a rapier with him along with a defender dagger
6 golden orbs of elven origin with swirls etched into them, given to him by an adventurer years ago that wanted to sell them. At the start of each swirl was a large gem, each orb having its own color. Red, blue, black, green, white, and orange.
Player's online availability : Every Day, noon to 2am eastern us time
Registered: Jun 1, 2015 12:16:03 GMT -8
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Post by Tyrus Sephiran on Apr 28, 2016 11:10:07 GMT -8
"That'd be just fine, enough time for my servants to prepare." With that Tyrus left for his home just outside the city. <exit to Tyrus Sephiran's Estate>
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Apr 28, 2016 22:49:42 GMT -8
“Very well, I’ll see you then.” Madame Naoki spends a short while longer in The Assembly, taking the time after the meeting has officially dispersed to speak with a few Ministers. Some offer congratulations or advice. Others receive preliminary instructions, telling them how to prepare for the official orders she will be issuing once properly appointed. As the last stop on her metaphorical victory lap, she seeks out Robert K. Wallace , approaching him where he loiters near the door, attempting to strike up a conversation with one of the more attractive female ministers, who is rather pointedly ignoring him. Naoki inserts herself into the conversation by approaching the female minister from behind, and sliding her to one side with a hand placed on her hip and sliding into the space she was occupying directly before Wallace. “You!” She levies a pointed finger at Wallace, pausing for just a moment to savor it, smirk growing steadily. “ You’re fired.” Without waiting to see his expression, Madame Naoki abruptly turns about and exits through the door, tail swaying with her steps. Satisfied.
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Post by Ildesias Xen Torsal on Apr 29, 2016 9:43:51 GMT -8
Ildesias had been sitting near silently through the entire ordeal, no matter how many hours it took, or how many arguments sparked between the people who sat around the table and coveted his powerful position. He had little to say to any of them, for his heart was still torn at his decision despite the full knowledge that he made the right one. It seemed to him that although he had no say in the decision as to who would replace him as the de-facto ruler of Isra, he could not leave his seat until he knew exactly who that individual would be.
Then finally, the vote ended and a woman now carried the burden of all of Ildesias' prior responsibilities. It was curious that it was Madam Naoki, though he could not say it was a wholly unexpected result; she was a shrewd businesswoman, though he could not help but wonder what eye for military affairs she had. Surely under her guidance trade would flourish, but he had absolutely no idea if she held any knowledge at all on how to run, supply or fight an army, much less defend the entire state.
As the ministers began to slowly leave, Ildesias stood and approached Madame Naoki with an outstretched hand for her to shake. "Congratulations on your appointment, Madame. I trust you will find that I did not leave you with a room of unfinished paperwork; which is exactly why I retired. Being able to sleep once again at night will be... Nice, though I fear I will never be rid of the smell of parchment. Do not worry though, as I believe you will be different in the way you approach these things. I admit, I have never had time for personal relationships, or friends, or people I can count on - for many years now I have been acting alone in nearly all things, for I never truly felt I had a trustworthy individual to turn to ask for aid. Thus, I took a burden on my shoulders far too heavy for most - a burden I expect you will not have to take yourself. You seem to have many such individuals in your business and personal life, many such relationships to call on. I expect you will be able to delegate much better than I."
He gave a loud yawn, then turned towards the exit of the room and stopped. "Still, if you have any questions or would like any advice, feel free to find me and to ask me. I am over three hundred years old now, with experience and wisdom in a great many things. I have played politics, kingdoms and war for much of my life and while I am a humble man, I am not afraid to admit that Isra's success is largely due to my actions and decisions. Still, I have high hopes for you and as my successor, I expect you to surpass me."
He closed his eyes momentarily, taking in a final breath of the now familiar Assembly musk, before taking his exit.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on May 11, 2016 0:44:57 GMT -8
At the request of the minister who met with the @redsteel rider in the Keep Hall, Madame Naoki calls an Assembly Meeting. The first since she's been elected. Not even a scheduled one, either- an emergency meeting to discuss the unsettling news that Aaedan's White City has been lost to undead.
For the first time, she seats herself in the tall-backed chair at the far end of the room. As she watches ministers file in, she realizes why, exactly, she is granted emergency powers in times of crisis. There are no more than twenty filled seats, around the massive circular table. It seems as if it's rather difficult for everyone to attend unscheduled meetings.
They're probably busy, she muses. Probably out on hunting trips. Perhaps taking a nice mid-day nap. Farrrrr too busy to discuss an undead rising apparently large enough to threaten the entirety of the known world. With a great huff, she rests her chin in her palm, and resolves to wait another ten minutes for any Ministers to make their way in.
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