|
Post by Nessa Telemnar on Mar 3, 2008 11:13:52 GMT -5
*Nessa quickly found a nice, cozy room for Vimes. It had all the comfort a guest could wish for, and the interior was nice, and with beautiful colors.*
"Well, here we are. I hope you will like it here, and stay for as long as you like. If you need anything, just come to see me."
*She looked up at him again, knowing that nobody could hear them in here.*
"Now, what did you want to ask me about?"
|
|
Sam Vimes
- Ingenious Pilot -
FABRICATE DIEM, PVNC%\0\%
Posts: 200
|
Post by Sam Vimes on Mar 3, 2008 11:14:52 GMT -5
*Vimes decided not to waste time*
"What was it you said about the new king having a test?"
|
|
|
Post by Nessa Telemnar on Mar 3, 2008 11:22:36 GMT -5
*Nessa looked up at him again, and replied honestly, like always.*
"We have been unlucky with our kings and queens since Elrond left Middle Earth. And with him, all the great legends. The kings and queens after him have been of.... questionable nature. So, to defend the people from more disaster, the High Elves put the kings and queens to a test. For a year they would be adored, even worshipped by the people, who would fulfill even the smallest of their wishes. But secretly, every wish was written down. That way, the wise could see what nature the king and queen really had. The good ones were allowed to keep the throne, and to rule in peace."
*Her beautiful face darkened, and she lowered her voice into a whispering.*
"The bad ones..... disappeared. Mysteriously. We never saw them again."
|
|
Sam Vimes
- Ingenious Pilot -
FABRICATE DIEM, PVNC%\0\%
Posts: 200
|
Post by Sam Vimes on Mar 3, 2008 11:23:19 GMT -5
"But what about Ordaug?"
|
|
|
Post by Nessa Telemnar on Mar 3, 2008 11:30:05 GMT -5
*Nessa smiled to him.*
"As you might have noticed, Orduag was not competent to be a king. His own parents dismissed him years ago. The only reason why he was still a king, was because he was married to Queen Tearbird. They signed all his power over to her. And if she gave birth or adopted a child, the next king or queen would be that child."
|
|
Sam Vimes
- Ingenious Pilot -
FABRICATE DIEM, PVNC%\0\%
Posts: 200
|
Post by Sam Vimes on Mar 3, 2008 11:32:17 GMT -5
"You mean, she had all the power but she still let him smack her around? Why the hell didn't she just have him executed?"
|
|
|
Post by Nessa Telemnar on Mar 3, 2008 11:34:48 GMT -5
*Nessa smiled.*
"You have to understand she was a very gentle lady. But she didn't let him smack her around. Most of the time, Captain Haldir was there by her side, defending her. I saw him beat up the king more than once."
|
|
Sam Vimes
- Ingenious Pilot -
FABRICATE DIEM, PVNC%\0\%
Posts: 200
|
Post by Sam Vimes on Mar 3, 2008 11:40:39 GMT -5
*Vimes reflected on this. A brutal king with no power, and a queen too gentle to protect herself from him. Well, it was one way to rule a kingdom.*
"I see."
*He almost laughed*
"So this poor sucker has no idea what he's getting into."
|
|
|
Post by Nessa Telemnar on Mar 3, 2008 11:44:09 GMT -5
*Nessa smiled and looked him gently in the eyes.*
"Well, it really is up to him. That is what the test is all about. The strength and nobility of his soul."
*She turned to put some wood on the fireplace.*
"If he pass the test, and behaves like a king should, he will have no unusual problems. If he fails.... THEY will take care of him...."
*She shuddered*
|
|
Sam Vimes
- Ingenious Pilot -
FABRICATE DIEM, PVNC%\0\%
Posts: 200
|
Post by Sam Vimes on Mar 3, 2008 11:50:47 GMT -5
"For gods' sakes, he's only seventeen! Everyone's a selfish bastard at seventeen."
*He stopped*
"Well, it's your government. Works as well as any syetem."
|
|
|
Post by Nessa Telemnar on Mar 3, 2008 11:56:18 GMT -5
*Nessa looked up at him sadly.*
"When elves are seventeen, we are expected to behave like adults."
*She looked up at him, tears glittering in her beautiful eyes.*
"My future in Lorien is uncertain now, that I am not Tearbird's chamber maid anymore. But I have some money I have put aside. Could you help me find out what happened to her? I will give you anything you ask for..."
|
|
Sam Vimes
- Ingenious Pilot -
FABRICATE DIEM, PVNC%\0\%
Posts: 200
|
Post by Sam Vimes on Mar 3, 2008 12:03:21 GMT -5
*He sighed*
"Look, I'm not supposed to be here as a coper, just a diplomat."
But you're going to investigate anyway. it's what you do.
"If you think he was lying, why did you push for him to be king?"
|
|
|
Post by Nessa Telemnar on Mar 3, 2008 12:08:59 GMT -5
*Nessa looked up at him, with tears in her eyes.*
"THEY were planning to murder him as soon as he left the castle. This way, he has at least a chance to prove whether he is innocent or not."
*She made a fire on the fireplace.*
"I know it is a strange way to behave, but I hate it when someone gets killed without a reason. If it were up to me, everyone would have a chance to prove if they were guilty or innocent."
|
|
Sam Vimes
- Ingenious Pilot -
FABRICATE DIEM, PVNC%\0\%
Posts: 200
|
Post by Sam Vimes on Mar 3, 2008 13:29:38 GMT -5
*Vimes nodded*
"I see."
You must be young- everyone's guilty of something.
"Well, I'll let you know if I learn anything."
|
|
|
Post by Nessa Telemnar on Mar 3, 2008 13:37:14 GMT -5
*Nessa smiled up at him with tears in her eyes.*
"Thank you. As for reply to your thoughts: Compared to the rest of the elves, I am very much still a child. I'm the youngest elf in Lorien, except from Leetah. But she is much more mature than I am."
*She turned to leave the room.*
"But she is not here. She escaped."
|
|