Chapter 2b - Binding of Encircling Iron

[Krul]

After the others departed,, the other two sorcerer-princes present stood and with nod to ask them to join them, moved to a smaller more comfortable room with and his elder cousin did speak up.

 

"Be careful with Myra, she's true to her word, but she has strong opinions about art and beauty, a love for exploration and challenge, and she's a master illusionist, she's taking spells and workings regarding illusions to a degree no other sorcerer-prince has been able to match, but she supplements it with a mastery of summoning spells and her teacher while she was an apprentice was one of the principle minds behind the creation of the spell, Binding of Encircling Iron. "

 

Lord Soran then added his own.  "That said, Myra's a good ally to have, in any case, this is more about the Tide-Princess Mystala, what we know of her, is little, but there are a few things that stand out.  She carries a red jade direlance she took off a dragon blooded she killed during the invasion after the Great Contagion, she affects the attitude of a Noble, meaning she's true to her world, but you can't trust what she shays, always keep in mind the letter and spirit of anything she says, though that can be used against her. "

Spoiler

Tag: Heiyaoshi

NOTE: The above is what is known, further successes on a lore or occult + intelligence roll can be used to add facts

 As the discussion about what to do regarding the tTide Princes, Lady Myra Syrene, who was apparently the master of illusion magic among sorcerer-princes entered the room with a knock at the door.  Now that he saw her in person, he could get a better understanding of her, she was beautiful and knew it, and has almost made a weapon of her beauty.  

She was  carrying the promised artifact that she had offered to the Obsidian Flame, and placed on the table in front of him, then made a slight bow in his direction.  "And there we are, if it pleases you, Lord Heiyaoshi, as promised."

[Veral]

Heiyaoshi smiled warmly at Lady Myra as she put down the armor. "Thank you, Lady Myra. I am humbled by your offer and generosity. It must have been a most difficult expedition to find this. What do you believe would be sufficient compensation for this? I'd be grateful if we could come to an understanding before the mission." He funneled a small bit of mystic energy into his eyes and mind as he activated the charm 'Motive Discerning Technique.' He bowed his head towards Myra, and when he raised it he had a bit of a manic look on his face. When he got his emotions back in check, he spoke up, "We can do some quick research, but we should leave soon. We want to meet the Tide-mistress as far away from the city as possible. We should depart two sunrises from now. That will give me time to gather a honor guard and to gather a bit more info." 

 

He glanced down at the armor on the table and then over at Lord Soran and Lady Yinghua, "Do you have any advice you can offer about this journey? I am quite willing to learn from the knowledge and experience of others." He then returns to looking at Lady Myra, "I ask you as well. In addition, are there any travel arrangements you wish to make before departing the city?" 

[Krul]

Myra considered the Eclipse caste for several moments before she responded.  "I wish to bring a handful of my summoned servants with me, to add to the entourage, three or four at the most.  But my goal, my desire, is to gain insight into the activities of the Opal Court and use it to my own ends."  With his charm in use was his ability to read her intentions was enough to confirm her words, but also let him know there was more to it than just that, and since he waited for her continue, he was able to pick up enough to guess that she likely planned to use the information for future uses of the spell, Binding of Encircling Iron.  When and how she intended to take those steps would take more probing to get out of her.

 

Meanwhile the other two present shook their heads slightly  "There is little that we haven't already offered you."

 

Lady Yinghua Huo spoke up however.  "You might want to spend some time on a summoning of your own in the next day or so, binding a elemental or demon to your service for a year and day would give you a loyal servant if things go sideways."

[Veral]

Heiyaoshi looked over at Lady Yinghua, "Thank you for the advice. I will do so." He then turned back to Lady Myra, "It would be an honor to bring your entourage along. I do wish to remind you, however, that any actions taken by your entourage will reflect not just on you but, as an envoy, on me as well. I only ask for consideration when choosing those who will accompany you." He smiled warmly towards Lady Myra, indicating openness and honesty. "I must go and start the process of getting my honor guard and entourage together. I suggest we meet up at sunrise tomorrow to finalize our travel plans and to introduce everyone to each other." 

 

He stood up, bowed respectully towards all three of the other Sorcerer-Princes, and waited for their reaction. 

[Krul]

Myra bowed in turn responded to his words with clarification and at la promise that will "I will swear an oath to yield to your leadership and directives while negotiating with the Fair Folk at this time, I have longer term thoughts and goals then this time.  I make no promises as to my actions should someone else cause issues that break the enforced peace of your nature, as I understand it, you can sanctify such an oath with Heaven's power?"

 

The other two Sorcerer-Princes also bowed and let him take whatever action it suited him too.

[Veral]

"I find your willingness to submit to a sanctified oath most admirable, but I don't think we need to go that far right now." Heiyaoshi smiled. "We will meet up at sunrise and depart from the entrance to the city. Make whatever preparations you need. I will as well. I also will be performing a summoning, as suggested by the esteemed elders." He smiled, bowed slightly, and made his way out of the room with the armor in his arms. Once out of the room, he smiled weakly and sighed. 'Glad I made it through that relatively unscathed.' After that break in decorum, he made his way towards the military encampment where his office and quarters were, a determined look in his eyes. 'Now, to figure out the choices for honor guard and escorts.' His boot heels echoed down the corridor as he walked at a brisk pace, his strides filled with purpose.