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Post by Eadfearth on Jan 9, 2008 18:49:38 GMT -5
This throne room is as simple as possible. When entering the stone building, pillars could be seen along the sides of the long and wide room. Guards stand on each side of the throne room. To the right and left of the pillars are doors leading to the guard house and servant rooms. As well as a small series of hall ways. Most of the time, the King Chief is not sitting on the throne, instead one of his subjects with a rather large amount of authority.
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Post by Proximo on Jan 15, 2008 18:13:50 GMT -5
In speed, upon a white horse from Rome, a messenger rode. He had come to speak business as words between them and Germania had to be spoken, a lot were to be decided for future to come. With nothing more then normal cloths he entered the city, but sonly dismounted his horse as to the palace he came. There as he saw the gates of the throne hall, guarded by Germania's he watched, but sonly went ahead to speak with their king. When the doors opened, he entered and with gentle he bowed before him."King of Germania, I come with news from Rome. It would please my lords if you would listen to what they suggest."he spoke out, still bowing as he waited for answer.
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Post by Eadfearth on Jan 15, 2008 21:03:16 GMT -5
Proximo had been watched the whole time, as he traveled through the town. An eye was kept on him at nearly all times, Rarely did a Roman or anyone of the so called civilized nations travel to this part of Europe. A guard ran to wards the throne, room. To his surprise Eadfearth was actually there. Most of the time, somebody else substituted for him. He bowed his head quickly and looked up. "There is a man here to see you. We assume he is Roman." He said in a rather rare Germanian dialect. Eadfearth nodded his head, " Let him in." Eadfearth replied, frowning. The king did not like it when his men bowed to him. In his opinion, his subjects did not serve him. He served them. Or it was something among those lines. Quickly the thought ran through his head as he stared down the hall. The two wooden doors were opened, quickly followed by a gust of wind.
"I will listen." He replied plainly, "And please do not bow again." Even though, Proximo was not one of his country men, bowing was a sign of deeming your self worth less to another man. "Bow only to the Gods." He then added, his Latin was rather rough. Yet he spoke it better than most. It was clearly understandable, but he had to stop to think of how he would say something in Latin.
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Post by Proximo on Jan 17, 2008 17:15:04 GMT -5
With interest the messenger looked up upon the king of Germania as she came over to speak, it was an honor, although as he told not to bow before him he smiled in return and stood up straight to respect his wishes."As you wish, however Rome offers an alliance and trade rights. They would be honored if you were willing to accept, not only would this secure your future with them but also safe in case wars with other countries. With trade rights it would grant your kingdom more rich, as good the markets in Rome are. Now what shall i reply Rome, will you accept?"He asked curious, wondering if the Germanian people were interested but stood calm as waiting for respond he did.
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Post by Eadfearth on Jan 17, 2008 18:31:32 GMT -5
Eadfearth let out a sigh as he placed his forehead into the palm of his left hand, as if he was thinking. He had already decided an answer, or at least for the most part. "Yes the trade rights would benefit my country. But I have learned at least two things about Rome throughout my still young life. They rarely work with so called Barbarians, and Rome only looks for their sole benefit." He said while tapping his finger lightly. "Now I want to be told the truth, and only the truth." He paused to think of how he would pronounce the following words in Italic(Latin). "I know Rome plans to go to war, Now I just want to know. With who.?" He asked. The barbarian king expected to be answered truthfully. It would not be in Proximo's favor to lie. Eadfearth had already decided what his answer would be. With Rome growing in power, the choice was rather obvious.
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Post by Proximo on Jan 18, 2008 19:25:00 GMT -5
The king of Germania seemed wise in the way he acted and spoke, however stupid Romans were not. It was good he accepted the trade rights, however an alliance seemed not to interest him in at the moment. Curiously he watched the king, thought listened curiously to what he spoke. When he suddenly asked about a war that the Romans were planning, the messenger asked simply as suspicious he were about why he wished to know."My lords will be glad to hear about you accepting the trade rights. However such news I do not know about, I am just a simple messenger who only brings the words I have been given to use." He said, but were worried if it would harm the king more then good. A war he did not wish to cause by his words, thought did everything necessary to stop it from happening. Proximo just hoped that the king believed his words, cause truly he didn't know about the plans Rome seemed to make.
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Post by Eadfearth on Jan 21, 2008 20:37:13 GMT -5
The Germanian continued to stare deeply into the eyes of the Roman messenger. He tried to read his expression, to see if he was lying or not. Eadfearth was no mind reader though, and at the moment the messenger seemed to be telling him all he knew. "I will accept the request for trade rights, and as well the alliance." He replied, with satisfaction. Eadfearth would deny the request for an alliance, the Romans seemed to be growing quickly in power and number. While there were still more Germanians. They were not as advanced. "Maybe the senate should keep their messengers more informed." He jest. " Perhaps I can one day meet with one of the Senators or Generals who had sent you here?" The Germanian king asked. He wished to know what they planned for the future.
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Post by Proximo on Jan 22, 2008 18:50:16 GMT -5
"Of course you may, I shall inform them about it. However I am sure they will glad about you accepting these terms, you will not regret."The messenger said with a smile as he bowed slightly before him, it pleased him as much it pleased Rome that the Germanian people accepted what the romans offered. It would cause both countries great advantages, as trade would bring them both new things to own. Proximo who stood there thought about leaving, but decided to wait on the kings further respond before doing anything more.
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Post by Eadfearth on Jan 24, 2008 17:27:29 GMT -5
(Writer's block.) Eadfearth was deep in though. " I assume, they will send another messanger if so?" He asked rhetorically. Of course they would, there was no other way ne could find out. "Very well, it was nice to speak with you... I look forward to my visit in Rome. You may leave." The barbarian said, standing up. Realizing he was being slightly rude. Proximo must of been tired from the long ride, not to mention his horse. "If you wish to stay for the night, you can." He paused. "Or I can supply you with a fresh horse."
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Post by Catriona on Jan 30, 2008 22:58:48 GMT -5
"Oh come now brother, be more civilized," came his younger sister's voice from behind his throne, only he could hear her as she didn't want to interrupt too much, she just wanted to tease her brother. Plus, men of Rome saw that these were not the affairs of women, but then again, neither did her people, but Catriona was never one to follow the status quo.
She was rested, her back to the throne behind him, so they were back to back. Catriona sat casually and said not alot. She just wanted to bother her brother mainly, without pissing off the Roman in the process. Plus, she knew Eadfearth would ignore at first till business was done anyways. She was a foolish girl, but not a stupid one.
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Post by Terion, King of Ireland on Jan 31, 2008 9:06:20 GMT -5
Terion was brought in with a guard and he was unarmed. Of course, Terion hadn't really come into the city baring any weapons either, which was fine because Terion didn't use weapons until he absolutely had to. He was a healer, not a fighter. However, Terion would take up arms to defend his people and really any Celt that was attacked by any enemy. He was brought in with the guard, four of his men waited outside. They were armed, but it was with wooden weapons and staffs, not swords. Terion's men wielded swords, but didn't carry them around. Terion was led to the the chief and Terion bowed his head, refusing to bow to one knee, and strictly because Terion just didn't due that, and no ill respect to this chief.
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Post by Proximo on Mar 6, 2008 14:18:07 GMT -5
"Yes, Rome would be honored to have a king like yourself on visit. Your most welcome and as well your family and friends, however a place to stay before I leave would be nice. I and my horse surely need rest after the long journey, and specially for the journey that is ahead of us. I would gladly accept your offer for me to stay for a while."He answered with a smile, curious in their culture and tradition. The hospitality of the Celts were truly amazing, different they were then what was told by others. Mostly the Celts was looked upon like wild animals, thought interesting and kind they could also be like the rest of the world. Although if he were allowed to stay there, he could learn more from them as they could learn from him. He just wondered if the offer still suitable, he did not wish to become anyones trouble.
As he waited on the Germanian king respond, he curious turned as another Celtic person entered the room. He wondered who it could be, but did not question it. Instead he just stood calm, watching what happened around him and how interesting they all were. The lady who stood beside the king was his sister for sure, as both of them looked royal in the way they acted and spoke.
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Post by Catriona on Mar 6, 2008 17:44:30 GMT -5
"If you like, I am sure I could find a room to suit the needs of our honorable guests," Catriona said to her brother. She was bored and at least this would give her something to do, if only for a little while.
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Post by Eadfearth on Mar 6, 2008 21:50:31 GMT -5
" That is good..." Eadfearth turned his head to look at his sister Catriona. That would be a rather nice relief. "If you wish sister." He said smiling, in their language. He stood up and looked left and right. "You can extend your visit as long as needed, but I am constantly moving about. If you need me I am sure a servant can point out my whereabouts." Eadfearth then left, abruptly. There was business to attend to, Proximo was rather fortunate to find Eadfearth instead of a replacement.
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Post by Proximo on Mar 8, 2008 12:01:31 GMT -5
In return to the hospitality that was given, Proximo bowed once again and waited for now what to happen. It seemed the young lady who was the Germanian king sister, was to show the way to the place he would stay. With careful steps he approached to where she stood, but kept his eye on those others around. Not wanting to offend anyone, as on Roman business he was. To stay in a Celtic land would be interesting he believed, as there he could understand and learn their way of living. He just hoped his stay would be alright and not to much trouble, cause only peaceful attentions he had."Shall you lead me then, my lady?"He asked Catriona as he stood her close, curious if she were now to show the way. She surely looked beautiful, but was not sure if she understood what he said. At least it seemed the Germanian king knew what was spoken, probably cause he already had studied the Latin language.
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