>>6330425Unfortunately the rest of the bannermen here are not as learned in theology or interested by it as you, but they followed your wise advice of practicality.
>>6330453>>6330504>>6330620You took upon yourself to ask several questions, first trying to move the conversation towards the young Duchess's family.
-I am new to these lands, gente dame et monseigneur, so I am not as well informed as those who live one day from Tradnod. Please enlighten me, the Duchess Naiv has a sister ? Or perhaps more ?
It was the lordling who answered, explaining simply.
-Yes, yes she has two little sisters, Sapphira, who is twelve and Ametyst who is only ten, the poor duke Gemmer had a male heir but he died more than ten years ago, the duke died of illness and his wife of sadness soon after losing her husband and son. Lord Behindthetron is the regent now, after the local nobility, with the help of her Majesty, preferred him over Count Hapyon Careless, your liege lord and Count Schemer Plottingson. He has not been bad at all, I supported him and he does best to take care of the girls. The great question remains that duchess Naiv needs a suitable husband.
His wife nodded, explaining even more.
-Yes, but the young ladies are kind and adorable. Loving embroidery, feasts and sweets. Like many girls their age, even if it is said that the third one might have magical gifts.
You raised an eyebrow at this witchcraft. Then of course you asked.
-Should I bring a gift ? I mean...
The fat lordling talked to you reassuringly ;
-Do not worry, there would be an incalculable amount of simple lords here so there is no need of something grand.
You nodded, trying to then ask.
-And the tournament, will it be jousting like you do here in India, or a melee.
The lady scolded you.
-A melee ? You mean bashing yourselves with swords and axes before a kid ? No, no, no, it is far too violent.
Seeing her tone you did not insist. Hah, you knew that even little girls liked when men were going to fight in their name, even more when they fought to the death. Yes, you supposed that your Rose would enjoy it too much, back home, but even a lady who did not struggle with bloodthirst would like to see her gallant knight take risks while wearing her favor. So you told.
-I am terribly sorry, simply... My lands are more... Rugged than here, your lands seem to be more peaceful.
They both nodded. Lady Mayed answering.
-Yes it is plains on this side, and gentle hills with halfling communities. The East of the core of the ducal lands is more forested, we will enter towards the duchy of Tricked, and old elven lands, we are closer to the border, or at least to Elfmarch there.
