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>SELECTED: The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]
<span class="mu-s">Sendag, 14th Day of Bacrimun, 883 A.C.E., Afternoon – Capara, Langland</span>
>PREVIOUSLY SELECTED: This is your second day in Langland, and the Captain estimated a week’s stay in total. Having a translator that you trust, or at least like, will be sure to make everything much easier. It is a worthwhile investment, and could lead to some interesting connections. [-3 Sequins] [Hearty]
>PREVIOUSLY SELECTED: You confess that your part in the death of a descendant of those who took the Langlish veteran’s arm, perhaps it will give him peace. You feel uneasy at being applauded for your part in it, but you have done your penance and the past is the past. [Reveal connection] I will work this in later
>-3 Sequins [Current Wealth: 109 Sequins]
<span class="mu-i">"The cow didn't."</span> Fabio the Elder finishes, chuckling at his own joke.
<span class="mu-i">“Hmph.”</span> You snort, though not without humour. <span class="mu-i">“That is entirely-"</span>
<span class="mu-i">“Ah, apologies for the interruption, good lord.”</span> Fabio intones politely. <span class="mu-i">“But you may want to listen to this.”</span>
The Langlish Admiral of the Seventh Fleet, Antonio Moretti, has launched into a new spiel. You can detect the passion in his tenor, but can hardly understand a word of it. Luckily your translator is on hand and fluent in his interpretation of this debate at the College of Admirals. You’re surprised at the turnout, you wonder how many of those present are townsfolk of Capara and how many have travelled from other regions of these isles.
<span class="mu-i">“He is speaking of the future of Langland.”</span> Fabio speaks at a conversational tone, surprisingly audible over the hubbub of the spectating crowd. <span class="mu-i">“ ‘We are a nation of explorers and entrepreneurs, he says. The blood of adventurers courses in the veins of every soul amongst us, be it those first colonists from the Old Empire or the newer citizens of fresh endeavors.”</span>
The Admiral’s impassioned patriotism goes down well with the present crowd, with an uproar in shouting and applause.
<span class="mu-i">“He goes on. We have nothing but pride to be seen when we look to our past. But now we must look forward, to the future. What path will our noble nation from tread here? This crossroads of history? I have seen it.”</span> Even Fabio’s interest appears piqued, though it does not affect the quality of his translation services. <span class="mu-i">“Our future is not to the North, in the sheets of ice and barbarous furs. Our future is not in the South, in the ruins of empire and long-forgotten glories. …Our future is not in the West.”</span>
A shudder of silence ripples through the crowd at those last words.
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