>>6309633“You are right, Sir Fordragon could act in that role, but we can’t force him.” Ebonlocke said.
“King Varian might force him.”
“What do you mean?”
“I am highly confident based on information I have received that the King has recalled military forces from outside the City.” You told him.
“Recalled? But that will leave the lands unprotected?” He asked you back. “What is he planning?”
“To occupy the Stormwind City, to arrest those who he sees responsible for this.” You said matter of factly.
“By the Holy Light…” Ebonlocke muttered.
“I wish to avoid that, you know that the House of Nobles followed the laws and the vote was seen to be legal. Similarly the vote and the actions that followed can be pushed back and removed.” You said to him and continued. “But the first step would be to gather those who are likeminded with you, get Sir Fordragon to our side and have the King and Lady Katrana sit around the same table.”
“Bloodshed needs to be avoided.” Ebonlocke said and seemed to agree with you. He hadn’t said it, but you felt like you had gotten him to your side.
“That I agree with you.” You said. “Is your daughter with you? Althea was her name?”
“Yes, she is out right now. Looking for cloth for new clothes.” He answered.
“I think she shouldn’t go out without a guard from now on.” You replied. “Just in case.”
“You are right, I will explain the situation to her. Not everything, but enough for her to understand.” He said.
Three was a pause in the discussion as you could only imagine what Ebonlocke was thinking. He was a family man and the idea of his daughter being out there when the sides clash, not a pretty thing to imagine.
“Is she still practicing swordmanship? Or should I call it swordwomanship.” You asked him.
“I have tried to forbid her, but she won’t listen to me.” Ebonlocke said.
“Being headstrong is a good sign, she will be a good ruler of Duskwood one day.” You said.
“Thank you Prince Alric.” He replied and forced a smile. “What do you want me to do exactly?”
>Approach Sir Fordragon and be honest with him. Tell him that you talked with me and then how you are feeling about this.>Talk with your fellow Nobles, see how many are agreeing with you, but don’t talk about the arrests. Don’t play that hand yet.>Go present your address to Lady Katrana, your number one priority will always be your people. They need to be safe and secure. Use this opportunity.>Join me now and let’s go talk with King Varian and for you to present the address. If he doesn’t see us, then you know his position.>Other, write in.QM: The roll was for in how bad situation Duskwood really is. They are not in a good spot and that was a benefit to you.
