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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 6, 2008 16:29:47 GMT -5
After Ambrose promotion to ruler of the Greek Neutral states he figured that he mine as well go ahead and create a palace in which he could attend to the business of ruling a kingdom. Ambrose had a grand hall built in the center of Crete, the now proclaimed Capital of the Neutral States. From there he began to commend business between the states as best he knew how.
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Post by Kai on Feb 12, 2008 12:16:27 GMT -5
A messenger from Illyria arrived. His horse was white with sweat and the messenger needed to get it looked after, he shouted at a near by stable boy to look after it, He then walked into the Throne Room hoping for an audience. It was a nice room with lots of people buzzing about and the messenger thought he could see the new King of the Greek Neutral States.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 12, 2008 12:56:26 GMT -5
Ambrose, as usual was in his Throne Courts. He was busy, discussing battle plans and the best way to prepare for the battle that was to come. As the messenger walked into the Throne Room he was hardly noticed as there were already dozens of people bustling about and twelve royal guards on each side of the hall. Ambrose hardly had time to notice the man. However, a messenger of his own came and whispered in his ear that a man from the land of Illyria had come to speak with him. Ambrose nodded and turned and looked down his hall and noticed a man that he had never seen before. " You there! " He said loudly so the man could hear as the room suddenly became quiet. " Come forth and state your business.."
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Post by Kai on Feb 12, 2008 13:46:20 GMT -5
The messenger startled at the sudden silence took a deep breath and then said " My lord Grand Duke Kai wishes to start an alliance and trade rights with your noble nation, he asks nothing more of you than this."The messenger then bowed and looked up at the new king hoping for a good answer.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 12, 2008 13:57:03 GMT -5
Ambrose listened to the man. Ambrose was a man of caution and thought. He never spoke without a reason for doing so and he never said anything that he had not long thought about. He stroked his chin thoughtfully before he answered. " If i were to accept...what is it, exactly, that your Duke can offer this country. As in all alliances, and this be that, there must be something of value in exchange.." He said as he folded his arms and stared down at the man awaiting his reply.
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Post by Kai on Feb 12, 2008 14:16:40 GMT -5
The messenger smiled and said "My lord shall give you full protection, what more do you want? My lord is very generous." The messenger stood up and brought a bag from inside jacket, he gave it to the King and said "Emeralds, and many more if we trade."
The messenger smiled and stood back awaiting the final answer.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 12, 2008 15:46:20 GMT -5
Whenever the man reached into his coat pocket the guards drew their bows and fitted arrows to the strings and took aim in mere seconds as two men moved in front of Ambrose in case some weapon was drawn forth from the pocket. Ambrose stood whenever all that was pulled was a pouch of emeralds. He lowered his hand and his men stood at ease as he stepped down from the throne. " As you can see..." He said as he looked at the guards on his left and then at the ones on his right.." I have all the protection that i need." He said with a smile. " However, i am willing to accept such an offer. But you and I are not fools. What else does your master wish for me to do? My gut tells me that he has but another 'small' favor to ask me..." He said as he folded his arms calmly.
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Post by Kai on Feb 12, 2008 16:44:00 GMT -5
The messenger smiled at this and said "Well my master is going through negotiations to become part of the Roman Empire. We would like you to be, how to say, a moderator. If the Romans break their word and overtake Illyria all that we ask is you free it, not for the King but for the people. He would die rather than see Romans marching through Illyria but he understands if he dies he can not stop it. If you save it from the Romans and he is alive he will take over again if he is dead you can keep it, you do seem like a good and fair leader, you will be payed monthly until you are no longer needed that is of course if you agree"
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 12, 2008 17:27:57 GMT -5
He listened to the proposition that the messenger spoke of. It had, as every proposition had, pro's and cons. He was silent for a moment as he stepped back up to his throne chair and sat. " A most interesting offer.." He said softly as he pondered, his hand stroked his chin thoughtfully. " However, either way i see it, i see thousands of good soldiers marching to their deaths to protect a country that is not their own. Why would i desire to bring about death to my people for the mere benefit of more land for myself? " He asked as he was still pondering the proposition.
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Post by Kai on Feb 12, 2008 17:37:44 GMT -5
"Well more people your highness, our people are not that different if you were to look after them they would love you. But it is your choice. And there is of course the jewels." He looked at Ambrose hoping that he would agree, it would make life allot easier.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 12, 2008 17:48:03 GMT -5
Ambrose was silent for another few moments. After this time he made his reply. " I have concluded that a military alliance is not in the best interest of my people. " He said with a sigh as he shook his head. " O shall not send my soldiers to die for a country and cause that is not my own. " He said as he ran his hand through his hair gently. " However, i shall open the trade routes between your country and our own and we shall grow and prosper from that. " He said calmly as he nodded to the messenger. " That is my answer. You now have it, and send my respects and regards and compliments to your Duke. "
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Post by Kai on Feb 12, 2008 17:52:41 GMT -5
The messenger was disapointed at the ansewer he looked at him and said "So be it but when your people need help and you need a neighbor we will be there because we know how to treat brothers." He then left and bowed to Ambrose as he left.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 12, 2008 17:59:24 GMT -5
Ambrose bowed his head in respect as well before he turned back to his advisors and spoke with them nodded whenever they spoke of the wisdom in the choice that he had made. Ambrose sighed and sent someone to bring his wife.
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Post by Alcander on Feb 15, 2008 9:49:51 GMT -5
As peace still lingered in the lands of Greeks and the new alliance between Athens and Sparta had taken place, they had decided it would be good to make an trio alliance between them and the Greek Neutral States. If they accepted then trade would go more easier, as also help would be given in case of war. From Athens itself a messenger were sent to speak, hopefully an agreement could be made. With haste he hurried to the palace, but sonly dismounted his horse outside the palace as he himself went in to talk. "I bring words from Athens, is your king present?"He asked, wondering if anyone would answer. As he did not see the king who were covered by advisor's and others.
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Post by Ambrose, The Neutral King on Feb 15, 2008 16:56:13 GMT -5
Ambrose rose from the throne whenever another messenger came, seeking an audience with him. Ambrose sighed, two messengers in one day, this must truly be a trying time. He shook his head as he walked down the three steps that rose his throne up and looked at the man. " I am he. I am Ambrose, Leader of these people. How can i be of service? " He asked as he awaited the messenger to speak. He could tell that he was Athenian from his dress and awaited him to speak of what he desired...
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