Clan Council Log 3 - 3/2/08

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Zalman does bow before those that are of station to deserve one. He nods towards Petula as he sees her but makes no other motions.

Soliana arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Soliana has arrived.

Empyrean comes into the Clan Council meeting, looking as if he's ready for such a meeting. He seems to be quiet, and very off-ish, as if he wants to be left alone to allow his mind to think much more clearly. He has a seat at the Clan Council table, representing the Clerks, whom record every detail of such meetings. Meanwhile he is writing notes on a scroll as he does so, offering courtesies to those noble and above he sees. A bow here, a nod there.

Soliana sits down at The Bear Clan Benches. Amenik arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Amenik has arrived. Amenik enters followed by 7 Hydra clan guards.

Torianos inclines his head to Laurelia, Empyrean and others as they arrive. He gestures for Laurelia to take the Bear seat. "Welcome, I believe you're sitting for your clan, unless someone senior arrives, Lady Laurelia." *Firan*

Petula notes Zalman's nod and lifts her hand in acknowledgement, settling onto her bench and letting the somber undertones of the chamber keep her silent.

Soliana slips into the room and has a seat at her clan's benches, alone. She smiles at Petula from across the room.

Torianos turns his attention to Tia then, as he doesn't see Ojitar or any other proxy. "Lady Firgalik, I think the same would go for you. If you'd care to join us?" *Firan*

Laurelia moves into the chamber, her guards arrayed around her as they often are. Torianos's words have her inclining her head in agreement. "It would seem so Clan Leader Torianos." she moves to her seat then, lowering herself into it with her usual grace. So she's new to sitting at the table, it happens. She doesn't appear to be nervous though, could just be an Ista Aldrik thing. *Firan*

Laurelia sits down at The Clan Leader Table. Laurelia joins you.

Petula extends the mild wave to Soliana when she spots her, before tucking her hands into her lap.

Tia sits down at The Clan Leader Table. Tia joins you. Amenik sits down at The Clan Leader Table. Amenik joins you. The sun starts to set on the Firan lands. Taria arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Taria has arrived. Taria enters followed by 8 Ticanee clan guards.

Elyssa arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Elyssa has arrived. Elyssa sits down at The Gold Dragon Clan Benches.

Taria looks around the table, and sees... oh, let her count them, one, two clan leaders, and a Prince. This is the ghost town that is left of Anarinuell during this war season. She is clutching a letter in her hand, and she looks rather pale. "I have word from the Viceroy. He is in Agadin struck down with Fever. His handwriting is so shaky I could barely read it." *Firan*

AND A TIA! She looks up at Taria in moderate alarm. "The viceroy is ill?" she asks. After all, this is the guy who let her paint a wall! and dance around the palace! and made her mommy acting queen! And so on! "Terrible... Poor man. We should send him ...soup."

Daemio arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Daemio has arrived.

Torianos looks somber at the news of the viceroy. "I'm sure he will be alright, he's a strong man after all." He waves a hand to the open Ticanee seat. "Please join us, your honor." *Firan*

Empyrean clenches his jaw at the news from his Mother, regarding his Father. His expression darkens as his parents - one now sick and one challenging kidnappers to kidnap her - are in quite the position. He focuses on his scrolls though, writing furiously.

Petula is the source of a faint murmur of alarm, triggered by Taria's comment. Belatedly she lifts her hand, fingers pressed to her mouth to cover it.

Daemio steps in in full armour and looks around frowning some what, "Apparently all our proxies are occupied but if your Honors would not mine I should ike to speak for my clan?" *Firan*

Taria looks absolutely pained as Tia responds, and she thanks Torianos for his words. "I am perhaps over worried because I am his wife." It is something she rarely says. Taleo has always been her husband, not the other way around. And so she takes her seat looking rather grim, and moves it beside Torianos. *Firan*

Taria sits down at The Clan Leader Table. Taria joins you.

Petula closes her eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Ambrose arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Ambrose has arrived. Tioran arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Tioran has arrived. Tioran puts (@)>>>Leafy Camouflage Backpack<<<(@) into chest: Deposit Weapons Here. Tioran sits down at The Chimera Clan Benches. Daemio removes his Noble Griffon Iron Short Sword. Ambrose sits down at The Chimera Clan Benches. Galinos removes his a Honor of the N'Gato Iron Dagger. Galinos puts a Honor of the N'Gato Iron Dagger into chest: Deposit Weapons Here. Daemio removes his Ruby Hilted Sennet Iron Short Sword. Daemio puts Ruby Hilted Sennet Iron Short Sword into chest: Deposit Weapons Here. Daemio puts Noble Griffon Iron Short Sword into chest: Deposit Weapons Here.

Laurelia calmly clasps her hands together as she offers a polite nod to those at the Clan Council table. Taria's words are greeted with a somber expression though she doesn't comment. Perhaps she is a bit nervous after all.

Messenger for Rislan approaches Rislan and makes a delivery. Messenger for Rislan has left.

Torianos looks around for a moment as he hears Daemio and then focuses on him. "It's a sad state. Lady Proxy Carana informed me that she would be present but until her arrival, I suppose that will do. Unless the others present have a problem with that," he asks to those gathered. *Firan*

Ambrose bows to the nobles gathered, and takes a seat with his clansmen.

Talikos arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Talikos has arrived.

Tia is busy thinking about gift packages for Taleo. "And something shiny - a brooch? or a necklace! Does he wear necklaces or is that ... I do not know men's fashion very well, Mother-in-Law Taria." Tia begins to tap her nose thoughtfully, eyes to the ceiling. Hmmm. /Thiiiink/. *Firan*

Tioran bows to the seats of the Clan Leaders after depositing his weapong inside the chest, then he moves to the Chimera Seats Daemio removes his pair of swords and looks still a bit expectantly towards the front. He offers Torianos bow with a grim expression and glances along the table to make sure there's no objections. Best to err on the side of causion when dealing with clan leaders after all. Tioran bows to Tia on his way to the benches as well

Torianos nods and then waves a hand to the empty Griffon seat. "Join us then, as I don't hear any disent." He clears his throat and then continues. "Lest we forget all traditions, I'll call this council meeting to a start. Let us pray before we commence with the business at hand." And with that, he prays. *Firan*

Taria says "Lady Tia, _why are you here_?" *Firan*

Daemio sits down at The Clan Leader Table. Daemio joins you. Orfi arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Orfi has arrived. Orfi sits down at The Cockatrice Clan Benches.

Tia's gaze darkens and she stops considering the assorted packages Taleo may or may not ever receive. "Because Shamibelians have my mother." *Firan*

The Eagle district erupts with noise as guards work to open the gates. Daemio offers another bow to the clan leaders before he moves up to take the Griffon seat. "Thank you your Honor," he says quietly to Torianos. *Firan*

Zellonos closes his eyes momentarily as if in prayer.

Talikos appears, wearing an expression of almost constipated stoicism. Perhaps someone has had a talk to him about taking an interest in the politics of the day. Or perhaps he's waiting to see if goats arrive and attack! Either or. The child makes a respectful (though clumsy) bow to the Leader table, then quietly scoots to the Bear benches.

Talikos sits down at The Bear Clan Benches. Orfi leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Orfi has left.

Petula's head was already bowed, so she needs only move her lips in a new prayer, the opening of the meeting formally announced. Torianos closes his eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Petula closes her eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Tioran closes his eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Elyssa closes her eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Rislan closes his eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Empyrean closes his eyes momentarily as if in prayer.

Yaffros arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Yaffros has arrived. Yaffros enters followed by 2 body guards. Jia arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Jia has arrived. Jia enters followed by 4 body guards.

Laurelia closes her eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Taria closes her eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Jia sits down at The Eagle Clan Benches. Soliana closes her eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Zalman closes his eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Jia closes her eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Zellonos bows his head and prays silently, serenely.

Yaffros comes in almost the instant that the Eagle gates have opened. It is a sign of his agitation that he has not stopped at the baths first.

Yaffros sits down at The Eagle Clan Benches. Kassia arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Kassia has arrived. Kassia enters followed by 1 Hydra clan guards. Tia closes her eyes momentarily as if in prayer. Ari arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Ari has arrived.

Torianos waits until all of the prayers have been made and then he moves directly onward. "I'm sure that people are aware of the reason that I called this meeting. Namely, the disappearance, possible abduction, of Lady Lucretia Istanydiam and Clan Leader Ania Istaneysani. I've asked the first division," he gestures to Empyrean, "to brief us on what has been ascertained so far." *Firan*

It is a testament to Taria's worry that she doesn't even object to Yaffros Iberik in the Unity Building.

Kassia slips in a little late as she looks to the council table and then back to the Eagle benches and takes a seat in silence.

Taria's eyes shine with just the slightest hint of pride as she realizes that her son, Empyrean, has apparently done something useful! She will reserve judgment, however, and tilts her fingers under her chin to listen.

Talikos raises his arm in a fistpump of support for Empyrean; fortunately he remembers where he is and it turns into a nonchalant scratch to the back of his neck.

Kassia sits down at The Eagle Clan Benches.

Ari slip sinto the room and lowers into a curtsy before sneaking quietly to the Eagle benches

A smelly noble? Something does not sit right and Galinos looks in the direction of Yaffros, a slight frown on his face. He turns now, back to the Clan Leader's Table and awaits anything else going on. Ari sits down at The Eagle Clan Benches.

Empyrean stands up and nods to the Clan Council table, then faces the rather poor looking excuse of a crowd. He eyes everyone before he begins, looking at his scroll. "I have written the facts the First Division have uncovered, along with my theories and thoughts of what has transpired, what will come and our possible position. I shall begin immediately." He looks from Torianos to everyone else. It looks much like a speech. He talks, business like and uses small gestures of his hand to either accent a word here or there, or to capture attention. *Firan*

Ambrose would normally politely greet the people nerby, but this isn't a normal situation by any means. He laces his fingers together and leans forward, listening intently to what news there may be.

Laurelia turns her attention to Empyrean as Torianos indicates him as having something to say. Ice blue eyes focus and she waits, hands still clasped when he begins to speak.

Empyrean begins his little (huge) report: "On September 20th, 42 AU the Lady Lucretia was taken from custody by a group of individuals working for the enemy. On that same day, in a coordinated attack, Clan Leader Luna had survived a deadl attack. Clan Leader Ania was taken from custody as well.

The personal guards for both the women taken have reported they ofte enjoyed slipping their guard for personal reasons, either spiritual or otherwise. On this day, both women were claimed to have done such and both of them taken. During our investigation I received an anonymous messenger from the culprit. He referred to an earlier case of a young Mer named Lirus being kidnapped. The identified prime suspect in that case is a half-shamiblian by the name of Kuda. The First is currently scouring the countryside with what forces remain here to try and track that man.

I have also received information that our long-time criminals the Old City is certainly not behind these attacks.

It was found through investigation and interrogation of the personal guard the Lady and Clan Leader were taken along the riverbank. We have our best trackers there now working to sort out a crime scene.

While all the information we have received can be sorted to cracking this case wide open, and possibly soon. I think we have theorized some startling details regarding our own city, and our possible future in this war. If the Clan Council will allow me to share my thoughts, I shall."

*Firan*

Taleena arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Taleena has arrived. Taleena enters followed by 2 Ticanee clan guards and 5 republic guards. Taleena slips into the Clan Council chambers, and makes her way towards the Ticanee benches. She is dressed in the green and black armor of the Firan Republic.

Taleena sits down at The Ticanee Clan Benches. Galinos withdraws a scroll and jots down small notes.

Tioran gets a really hateful look on his face at the mention of Lirus. Yaffros taps his walking stick impatiently against the side of his boot. He's waiting....he's waiting....

Torianos listens quietly, not addressing any specifics of the case at this point. "As they pertain to the matter at hand, Lord Empyrean, go ahead." *Firan*

Tia begins to wring her hands as Empyrean talks about her mother. Her /mother/. And her pal, Ania.

Daemio blinks and looks up from the table, regarding Empyrean like something he's said has jarred a memory or three. Rislan simple nods to to Empyrean, apparantly anxious to hear his thoughts.

Taria blinks at Empyrean. "What do you mean they _slipped_ their guards?" Then suddenly she snaps her mouth shut. "Oh." *Firan*

Arika arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Arika has arrived. Arika enters followed by 1 Hydra clan guards and 2 body guards.

Empyrean doesn't show whether he is good at speaking in a crowd or not. He is calm though. As Taria speaks. "Well, Your Honour," he intones respectfully. "Though it is a fact that does not pertain to this case, it has come to the attention of the First, the Clan Leaders and important nobles ar developing an unhealthy fascination with privacy. It is not my place, but I would recommend to the Clan Council that they keep their guards with them at all times." He nods to Torianos and continues with his address of some theorized facts he and the fellas came up with. *Firan*

Talikos is sitting on the edge of his seat. Whether this is because of rapt attention or so he can more easily count his toes, is another matter. Phew! Still ten.

Empyrean is all about thinking, facts and putting thinking and facts together to pull out some wild theories. He feels bad he is delivering a report on the city's dirty laundry: "1.) The Shamibelians have slave traders in our city - There has been an increased amount of known slaving happening in Anarinuell. From past cases and executions, it is clear kidnappings and slaving has been happening far too often and far too much. I refer to the case of Modestia, in which she admitted somewhere in her interrogation she was indeed working /for/ someone.

2.) There is a constant and hidden presence in our own city of Anarinuell - There must be a group or network of individuals whom are organized, who receive their orders from Ellish or Shamibel and who carry them out. We believe the presence and strength of this group to be small, which is why they can only strike as such in key situations.

3.) The enemy has become more desparate - There has been a notable increase in crimes such as slaving and kidnapping. It is my belief the shamibelians are becoming a desparate enemy, due to our army's advancement. They have played their secret weapons against ours in this fight, and both sides have suffered significant loss because of it. The better our army, our technology and our tactics, the more desparate our enemy. This leaves us to believe they will try to go above and beyond their own malicious ideas to hurt us.

4.) There is a secret location in our city - We believe that there must be a location or safehouse somewhere in our city. Whether this is in fact the Old City, or somewhere beyond we have no identified yet. We have and will pay close attention now to the place that a Mer Canot was believed to begin setting up Drik worshipping.

5.) Ellish is exponentially worse in all of the above regards - Anything that is happening in Anarinuell, will be exponentially worse (double or tripled even beyond) if we were to recapture Ellish at this very moment in time. In fact, it is my theory that if we were to capture Ellish, the slave trade would increase in such regards as well. Everything plaguing our city in regards to secret organizations, illegal trade of flesh, organized opposition and small networks of would-be assassins that answer to the shamibelians would also rise to a level of near chaos. It would take near trible the amount of soldiers to do First Division work inside of Ellish to stablize the city. Also, once we proclaim the city Firan, networks of people will be able to travel freely from among Ellish to Anarinuell or any other territory." *Firan*

Amenik sits at the table with his arms folded. He listens to the report with the solemn face that he normally does. For a moment, he glances to those gathered and then back at the table. "It is, perhaps, a little late to fix that matter...except, it would be a good idea to become rather un-private in light of these attacks." He then gets hit with a lot of information all at once which he must think over before commenting. *Firan*

Arika walks into the large chamber on quiet steps, clad in mourning navy. Since the meeting is already underway, she slips towards the Hydran benches, pausing briefly by the Eagle benches to give Kassia a brief nod.

Arika sits down at The Hydra Clan Benches.

Taria frowns. She really frowns. She puts her hands flat on the table. "I will ----- it. I have sent my guards away. On numerous occasions. Sometimes I need to. . . but for anyone to take advantage of that, they would have to ---- been _watching_ a clan leader. They would have to have _known_ that we sometimes go unguarded. And they would have had to watch for it to happen and take advantage of it!" It's really quite horrifying when she thinks about it. But then her eyes actually soften at the very thorough report that Empyrean makes and her mouth twists with some expression of . . . pride? *Firan*

Torianos listens for a while, along with the rest. "We've heard word that Clan Leader Ania and Lady Lucretia are being held in Ellish. We heard from a leaflet dropping of all places, but we've heard none the less. I don't think the First will be able to combat the situation as it stands currently beyond investigating and eradicating the threat that we have within our own city." He looks around the table. "The matter of how to get them back is something we will consider but are there any other comments or questions for the First division in regards to what actions are currently being taken?" *Firan*

Taria says "I'm very impressed at the information gathered by the first Division." *Firan*

Laurelia's gaze doesn't waver from Empyrean as he speaks. There's a thoughtful intensity there as if trying to wrap her mind around it all at once. Her expression is still cool, considering as others begin to respond to all that was said. A nod is given at Taria's words, a nod of agreement.

Tia presses one hand to her lips and quietly (!) shakes her head. "I cannot think of a question..." She glances at her knee for a moment and exhales once, a significant exhale. Of sorrow. *Firan*

Empyrean stands at the ready now. He shakes his head. "No Clan Leader Torianos. I have no further fact, but the Lord Daemio has been working on tis case with me," he indicates the man in the griffon seat, "If he has any further facts to add from our case files, I would be grateful should he add it. The only thing I have is an optional recommendation to the Clan Council regarding war season and a possible solution to get back what we have." *Firan*

Daemio listens to Empyrean closely and nods faintly. "If they are in Ellish the only choice is to take the city or send in troops that actually know the city well to retrieve them." *Firan* Tia glances at Daemio and frowns.

Talikos inhales, perhaps to give an enthusiastic whoop, but fortunately the tiny shred of dignity and self-preservation the child has manages to strangle it into a cough, though he does regard Empyrean with pride-by-association.

Torianos shakes his head simply to what Daemio says. "There are options but we're not addressing them quite at this juncture as they're a trifle more sensitive in nature." *Firan*

Taleena lifts a brow faintly at Empyrean, carefully regarding her brother and his reports on this situation. From time to time, though, her gaze goes to the Clan Council table, studying the face of each leader involved.

Daemio nods to Empyrean, "I have been searching for the hide out of a half breed slaver. I have examined all the land on this side of the river that is outside of the city and found no trace of him or the little den he's cowering in. I did see some drag marks on the river's edge across from the Eagle lands but I don't know if those bear any relavence. Prior to his leaving Lord Cortik examined the lands in Sarakan and assured me there's no sign of him there either." *Firan*

"What," Tia begins, "does the half breed have to do with my mother's location?"

Daemio gives Torianos a bit of an apologetic look before he looks over Tia, "One of those who assulted Her Honor Luna was a half breed as well." *Firan*

Taria winces, realizing only now that Tia's mother is missing. Of course she's here. pay attention, Taria. "It is likely the half breeds who are the spies. We let them live amongst us." *Firan*

Rikon arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Rikon has arrived. Rikon puts Honor Iron Spear into chest: Deposit Weapons Here. Rikon puts Sacrifice Javelin into chest: Deposit Weapons Here. Rikon removes his Loyalty Bronze Spear.

Empyrean answers Tia easily. "Lady Firgalik, the man known as Kuda has been kidnapping children. I received an anoymous messenger referring to how the Clan Leader Ania and your mother, the Lady Lucretia will end up like little Mer Lirus. In the abduction of Mer Lirus from Hope's Home Orphanage, it was Mer Kuda who was identified and wanted for the kidnapping. I receive anynmous messengers a lot." Crazy women, criminals, secret admirers... etc. "This one took pride in the Mer Lirus kidnapping, which leads me to believe it was the same group. Mer Kuda is my strongest criminal lead at this moment." *Firan*

Rikon puts Loyalty Bronze Spear into chest: Deposit Weapons Here. Rikon removes his Valor Iron Dagger. Ari leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Ari has left. Rikon puts Valor Iron Dagger into chest: Deposit Weapons Here.

Tioran lifts his hand towards Empyrean

Rikon sits down at The Clan Leader Table. Rikon joins you.

Empyrean points out Tioran. "Yes?" He doesn't mind answering questions from people of the Republic. Who knows if one of them actually has a better idea than he does. *Firan*

Torianos nods. "Lord Empyrean, I don't think we're happy to let the First persue their leads as they would without interference at the moment." He nods and then looks around the table briefly before he speaks again. "At this moment, the Council will be discussing more sensitive matters and I'm afraid that I'll need to close the chambers to the public. Lord Daemio, I know that you're currently sitting for the Griffon clan but I think I'll need to include you in that as well." He glances around the table for dissention regarding his comment to Daemio. *Firan*

Tioran keeps his gaze on Empyrean "the Mer Lirus was not kidnapped from the Hope's Home Orphanage, he was kidnapped from the Eesani house outside the city walls, and is not the first time children are abducted from that palce" *Firan*

Kassia leans forward from her place upon the bench, interested, as she takes note of the raised hand. Upon seeing that the speaker is willing to take questions, she slowly raises her own hand in contribution.

Yaffros raises his stick in the air as well.

Empyrean nods, "You are right to point out a factual error on my behalf. Mer I shall send the First Division to inquire on the level of kidnapping activity in such a house immediately. Thank you for your clarification." Always the polite Bear. *Firan*

Luna arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Luna has arrived. Luna enters followed by 10 Griffon clan guards.

Tioran simply nods at Empyrean

Looking towards the speaking man, "You should add, Lord Captain to that, Mer." Galinos corrects, quietly if possible as other things endure.

Daemio nods to Torianos and is just rising as oh hey there's Luna. Well times. "Thank you your Honors." He says quietly before vacating the seat he's been keeping warm for his clan leader. *Firan*

Daemio stands and leaves The Clan Leader Table. Daemio has departed. Luna arrives, expression stony and unemotional. Luna sits down at The Clan Leader Table. Luna joins you. Ocarian leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Ocarian has left. Galinos stands and leaves The Hydra Clan Benches.

Empyrean looks to Torianos. "I see a variety of questions, may I answer them before we close the chambers?" Looking for the Chimeran leader to Yaffros and possibly others. *Firan*

Daemio leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Daemio has left.

Empyrean adds, "Your Honour." *Firan*

Daemio arrives from the Foyer of Unity Hall. Daemio has arrived.

Torianos nods to Empyrean. "Feel free." *Firan*

Tia asks, "But... don't these half breeds also make up some members of our army? didn't one, once?" She sounds uncertain. "I cannot say I /like/ them, after all." Tia stops talking as people make their entrance -- she offers her fellow nearly-kidnap-ee a slight nod. "Luna, cousin. Glad you're alright." And Rikon. Yo. *Firan*

Taria scowls. "DRAUGIK," she hisses under her breath. *Firan*

Empyrean nods to Lord Yaffros, "My Lord?" He says, patient and waiting as ever. It's nice to see people raise hands to speak and follow common social order. *Firan*

Tia blinks and looks at Taria, "Nono! A different one! Not /him/!" *Firan*

Yaffros rises to his feet to speak from the gallery. "This is an emergency of the direst sort...Let us call out the militias and comb the dens and warrens, door to door, of the old city until this Kuda..." He struggles for the word. "...Thing is found. The people there will cooperate or they will be held accountable for what amounts to treason." He remains standing to hear an answer. *Firan*

Taleena quirks a brow lightly at Torianos's comments, pressing her lips together thinly.

Rikon raises a brow. "What, we're blaming the first half-Shamibelian we can find for what appears to be a mass conspiracy?" *Firan*

Amenik coughs a little bit and shifts uncomfortably. "The Hydran Clan has been seeking down anyone in their district who may fit the description. I do not rest my laurels on one person who might be the problem." *Firan*

Tia looks over her shoulder at Yaffros and narrows her eyes at him, unsure why he's talking. She gives him such a look.

Kassia glances sidelong to her Lord Uncle as he is called on first even though she raised her hand prior and waits.

Tia missed something, apparently. People are raising hands. oops. She stops looking.

Daemio gathers his sword and stiffens hearing that name. A low growl rumbles in his throat.

Empyrean shakes his head to Yaffros, "My Lord, it is not the Old City, though I would give your recommendation thought for the rest of the city and surrounding lands." he looks to Yaffros and then Rikon. "Lord Proxy Rikon," he hands the man a scroll, "You have missed much." Then he continues with questions. He points out Kassia. "Lady?" *Firan* Luna nods to Tia, showing all the warmth and friendliness of a block of marble. However, it seems impersonal, as if the Griffon clan leader simply isn't in a cuddly mood.

Tia leans forward to whisper to Luna.

Given. You drop the papyrus scroll.

Taria watches the meeting descend into disorder without Fidelia here, and curses. "---- Proxy Laurelia, when I see your aunt Fidelia, I'm going to have words with her. Doesn't she know we _need_ her here?" *Firan*

Torianos raps a fist on the council table, calling for order. "Lord Empyrean, answer this line of questions as you're able. I think that the First can follow through as they're already doing admirably with the orders of the First division. It -doesn't- require our attention at this juncture." *Firan*

Yaffros snorts. 'Thought.' But he holds his tongue and sits stiffly. For now.

Rikon reviews the scroll quickly and wordlessly.

Torianos looks around the chamber briefly to see if hands are raising. "Any other concerns before I close the chamber?" *Firan*

Taria says "In other words, WE TRUST YOU to handle it, so don't disappoint us and make us regret it!" *Firan*

Luna states with a decided lack of emotion, "Let us /not/ call out troops until we have a clear set of goals, a clear set of priorities, and a clear handle on the situation at hand. To do otherwise merely means a great deal of activity which will prove fruitless." She adjusts her seat. "Beyond that, Your Honour, I am prepared for the chamber to be closed." *Firan*

Kassia rises slowly as she is finally recognized, taking a slow breath before speaking clearly, "Lord Cousin and esteemed members of the Council, it might be a wise idea to not restrict the search simply to this halffie. There is a servant that used to live with the family of my birth for years, a former slave who often spoke more Shamibelian tongue than Firan out of preference. In truth, my Lord Cousins often beat her for her refusal to adapt to our ways. She has since been cast from the Hydran clan, but if it is the Shamibelians or halffies behind the disappearance of Her Honour and Her Ladyship, you may wish to bring in Mes Anorna for questioning as well." *Firan*

"Oh, lovely. My sponsoree?" Rikon raises a brow.

Daemio's dark eyes settle on Kassia and then move to Rikon and on towards the others at the council table.

Torianos nods to what both Taria and Luna say. "I'm ending this now, any further suggestions for the First can be taken up outside of this meeting. The Guard has procedures for handling all of these things." He waves a hand in the direction of the door. "If you're not a proxy or a Clan Leader, please vacate the chamber please." *Firan*

Empyrean always defers to those in station above him. "Indeed. After the Lady's question," as it would be rude to acknowledge Kassia and then change his mind, "I shall be available after the Clan Council meeting to hear words or thoughts that may help the First." He awaits now, still standing of course. As he hears Kassia speak. "My Lady, I thank you for your ... plan of action," much like Yaffros, "That is not so much a question." Now it seems it's Torianos' turn. "Shall we Your Honour?" Questions seem to be turning into statements now. *Firan* Ambrose stands and leaves The Chimera Clan Benches. Soliana stands and leaves The Bear Clan Benches.

Talikos seems pretty confused by everything at this point. Closing the chamber seems good to him! He scoots off the benches and trots out. Then returns, bows to the Clan Leader table, then leaves again. Whoops.

Talikos leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Talikos has left. Zalman has reconnected. Zalman has partially disconnected. Soliana curtsies to the clan leader table and scoots. Soliana leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Soliana has left. Daemio leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Daemio has left. Zalman stands and leaves The Cockatrice Clan Benches.

Ambrose hmms and stands. There is much to think about it seems. He bows deeply to the Clan Leaders and Proxies, then the other nobles and slowly makes his way out.

Zalman stands and prepares to leave, getting his weapon on the way out.... Zalman leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Zalman has left.

Tia begins to look over her shoulder. One. Then the other. Back again. Haffies. Shudder. Elyssa leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Elyssa has left. Ambrose leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Ambrose has left. Galinos leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Galinos has left.

Kassia's words draw attention from the Hydran bench as Arika turns her gaze to her cousin, lips thinning at the familiar name. Rising from the benches, she follows the crowd out of the chamber. Yaffros rises again. "As I understand it, the Deputy Viceroy is charged with neutrality. Is the Eagle clan to be unrepresented? In this meeting of all meetings?" *Firan*

Arika stands and leaves The Hydra Clan Benches. Arika leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Arika has left.

"Prince Rislan is your proxy, Lord Yaffros," Tia says to him. "You didn't know?"

Tioran grabs his gear and moves to exit the chambers Tioran leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Tioran has left. Zellonos leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Zellonos has left.

Rikon gave you 2 papyrus scrolls: First Division Report/Recommendation. Rikon drops the papyrus scroll. You pick up the papyrus scroll.

Taria says "You know, I have no problem with Lord Yaffros coming to the table, really ----- Rislan has to represent the Republic." *Firan* Kassia prepares to leave but pauses at her Lord Uncle's question and turns to regard Rislan in silence.

"Since I am here to represent the Republic tonight, Lord Yaffros if yo would represent the Eagle Clan I would appreciate it." Rislan says, though Taria's sentiments beat his own. He nods in agreement with her. You paged Tioran with 'Thanks!'

"Ah," Tia says, looking at her cousin. "Right - the deputy viceroy-ship changed. Right."

Torianos speaks simply. "If the Deputy Viceroy can manage speaking on behalf of the Republic at the moment, given that one of the kidnapees is his wife..." He stops and nods, seeing as Rislan's given the a-ok. *Firan*

Torianos looks at Kassia and Jia as they're still present.

Kassia is leaving but waiting for Yaffros to let her pass so she may take her leave.

Yaffros does not bother looking at Tia. He bows politely to the nobles who spoke up for the Constitution. "Thank you," he says, and comes up to take the Eagle chair. *Firan*

Kassia stands and leaves The Eagle Clan Benches. Yaffros stands and leaves The Eagle Clan Benches. You paged Rislan with 'And now we own the roads TO Ellish.' Kassia leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Kassia has left.

Taleena being a heir and a proxy, Taleena remains firmly planted in her seat, watching everything with quietly shrewd regard.

Amenik looks towards Rislan and back at the table, "Perhaps, it will help him harness his passions in order to come to considerable decisions." *Firan*

Yaffros sits down at The Clan Leader Table. Yaffros joins you.

Tia narrows one eye at Yaffros. "Iberiks," she mutters, turning to the other royals at the table. *Firan*

Petula bundles up and heads out after the crowd, when there's less chance of tripping over someone. Petula stands and leaves The Eagle Clan Benches. Petula leaves the main chamber for the foyer. Petula has left. Yaffros doesn't bother to return Tia's distain. His navy mourning clothes speak for him in that regard. Jia has left.

Empyrean closes the public records for the public portion of the Emergency Clan Council Meeting.