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Dezza

A situation arises...
« on: April 17, 2012, 08:30:09 am »
Alarm bells were sounded in Fiorez City and Siphe Castle prompting the formation of two battle groups within an hour that set off for the north western frontier of the fledgling nation when it was reported a column of soldiers was approaching from that direction.

Leading the battle groups were the Sovereign Lord Jaedon Siphe himself accompanied by a now familiar figure in the region, Commander Daniella Stormhaven.

It is reported that by the time they reached the border the column of soldiers had halted outside the territory and set up a white flag of truce.

It seems that Sir Lance Stargazer had been ordered to lead a deputation to the Principality to speak personally with Lord Siphe on matters most urgent.

Sir Lance's four score strong escort was made up of elite Hilmite Cavalry and a score of Toranite Cavalry still serving in Hilm.

The situation was described as tense as Sir lance met Commander Daniella cordially and asked to speak with Jaedon Siphe alone, a request which was granted.

A large pavilion was then set up into which the two well known figures entered. it is believed discussions on various matters are now taking place within, their content as yet unkown to those beyond the pavilions walls.

Mind you this has done nothing to stop the speculations and suggestions that the Queen of Nesar has appointed a bride to be for the former Kuhl General in order to secure his position and that of his nation with Nesars support. Others wonder if a leading Toranite figure such as Sir Lance would be the bearer of tidings from s nation such as Nesar with their particular background.
 
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Alatriel

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2012, 12:11:41 pm »
Lady Daniella watched resolutely as the two entered the pavilion, and then turned to give orders to post sentries.  She watched the tent for a short time before starting to pace around the camp, trying to look like she was occupied with something other than the discussions going on between the two men, but overall not seeming thrilled.
 

Lance Stargazer

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2012, 10:48:32 am »
*Lance's face seems concerned during the trip, till they arrive to the meeting point, he looks up resolution on his face, as they do the introductions and explains his intent to speak*

*After asking cordially for a private meting with Lord Siphe, he nods at Daniella in a way of greeting, before going to the pavillion tent when its ready*

*Once inside the tent, Lance speaks *

Well met  Lord Siphe , finally we are able to met each other .... *his voice is calm and neutral, not showing hessitation as he speaks*
 

Dezza

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2012, 07:32:16 pm »
Several hours pass with no one entering or leaving the tent until finally Sir Lance appears briefly to call for some refreshments to be brought.
Lady Daniella, having spent much of the time pacing outside, frustrated at being barred from what was transpiring within quickly hastened over to be turned away yet again by Sir Lance who returned inside once more.

obviously agitated by the events occuring without her Lady Daniella walked away again her back stiff with growing frustration.

As she does so a Fifth rank Siphe Garra approached her saluting her in their fashion and addressing her directly.

"Lady Commander, there is a situation in the camp. One of the Toranite officers has struck a Ninth."

Sure enough as Daniella entered the camp a loud commotion and gathering of soldiers from both sides was occuring near the Toranite horse lines. Officers from both sides could be seen trying to restore order.
 

Alatriel

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2012, 08:11:15 pm »
Daniella rushes in to the camp and immediately does what she can to restore order and separate the forces.

"Alright somebody better tell me what is going on here and why you are all acting like a bunch of school children!"  The agitation in her voice is very apparent as she stares down those that were involved in the fight- on both sides.
 

Lance Stargazer

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2012, 09:21:36 pm »
**As Daniella aproaches Lance, he smiles at her with a kind and yet tired smile*  I'll be glad to fill you a bit later sister, And will be looking to it once my duty is over, now if you excuse me, I am being awaited.

**He without more words gets inside the tent*
 

Dezza

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2012, 10:58:36 pm »
Within seconds of Daniella's sharp voice cutting across the commotion both sides fall back. Many red faces are apparent on both sides, some from anger and others from embarrassment at the lapse in discipline.

Officers from both sides salute Daniella as she moves between them.

Lieutenant 2nd Toranite Cavalry Bain Alrid spoke first, "Commander, it was a minor incident that was taken out of context by the Siphe Garra and things degenerated from there. One of my men, Cavalryman Odgen knows Toranite Marion MacMurray, now of the Ninth Rank. He went over to talk to her and she told him to return to his own camp. Some of the Ninth rank Siphe Garra assumed he was hastling her and confronted him. A scuffle ensued Commander as his friends came to extract him from the Ninth."

Fourth Rank, Kreager, who had stood at attention the entire time the lieutenant had spoken added. "Lady Commander, I concur with the Lieutenant but wish to add that the Toranite in question became hostile when asked to leave and some of the Ninth were offering to escort him back to his own camp so he would reach there unharmed. As they attempted to do so his comrades came racing up bearing arms."

The entire camp had come to a standstill it seemed, soldiers and servants on both sides had come to a halt watching the confrontation where Daniella was right in the middle.

Peace may have come to Hilm for now but memories of the past had a way of clouding issues.
 

Alatriel

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2012, 11:48:44 pm »
Daniella listens to the soldiers explain their stories.

"I expected more of all of you.  I don't know how many times we will have to go over this, but if you cannot get it into your heads that we are not at war with each other anymore, then you all better figure out how to pretend until you can."

She looks around at them.  "You are all supposed to have far more discipline than to fall to schoolyard scuffling.  If a soldier tells you to return to your camp, you do so.  End of story.  There will be no more infighting whatsoever between you all.  Since you have nothing better to do than to become engaged in brawls, I expect all of you to double the outward patrols and make sure that while we've all been distracted here with this ridiculous behavior, we do not have enemies sneaking up to attack us this minute.  If you can't find anyone, then you look again.  I want order in this camp.  AM I CLEAR?"

She looks at the Fifth Rank that reported to her in the first place.  "I expect you to let me know if anyone is foolish enough to start something again."
 

RollinsCat

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2012, 04:19:29 pm »
Mari stands at attention as reports are made to Commander Stormhaven.  Her face is held tightly in control but those who know her know she's agitated - and, oddly, a little pleased, but only the very few closest would pick up on that.
 

Aphel

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2012, 01:18:40 pm »
William observes the scene and Daniella calmly. A slight frown forms on his face and stays there for a while, until his expression changes back to his usual state.
She's right, but if discipline and peace do not come from within, force from without only has so much effect.
On the other hand, he could understand all to well why things might have gotten out of hand. At least nobody was injured or killed.
No.
There was a burning in him, and he could not deny it was there or quench it otherwise with discipline and restraint. And before he thought things through properly, he yelled:
"PERMISSION TO SPEAK TO THE MEN, COMMANDER!"
 

Alatriel

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2012, 02:03:16 pm »
Daniella looks to William as he shouts a request at her.  "Permission denied."  She looks at the soldiers gathered from both sides.  "You all have your orders.  Dismissed."
 

RollinsCat

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2012, 02:27:23 pm »
"Yes ma'am."  When dismissed, Mari turns with the Ninth but not before a look at some of the second Toranite Cavalry and a stern tapping of her ankh, seemingly as a reminder.  She can be overheard talking to one of the younger Ninth as they make their way back.  "You heard the lady, let's get on patrol.  I'll walk with ya."
 

Aphel

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2012, 02:38:11 pm »
Or that way, of course. Slow, slow, and with patient steadyness...
He acknowledged the dismissal with a swift, appropriate response following military routine. Upon dismissal, he returns to his post and continues the work he was given with the rest of the Ninth at daybreak. But not without continueing another work he deemed even more important now than ever before: sure, he had tried it slowly, very slowly since he was here, but now it was time to continue with the getting-to-know of hearts and minds and applying what he had learned and observed into trying to bridge the gaps, show them that we must stand together as one or fall alone in the darkness. That we all carry a small light and that we must stand together to drive back the darkness.
"Come pits and high water, I'll be there next to ya, because we must stand together as brothers in arms or die alone." He says to the Ninth next to him. Then he pauses. "I'm fighting for Toran and those here and those back home, so the darkness does not consume all. What're you fighting for, if ya don't mind me asking?"
 

Dezza

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2012, 05:17:28 am »
The Ninth he addresses looks back at him with a grimace. "You're green, you'll learn. We fight for our land, our families and our Lord." He looks over your shoulder. "Heads up, a Fourth approaches."

Moments later the Fourth Rank that had fetched Daniella originally  called out orders for them to move on.
 

Dezza

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2012, 05:27:19 am »
Within an hour of the confrontation Jaedon Siphe, followed more slowly by Sir Lance emerged from the pavilion where their discussions had taken place. Both bore serious expressions.

Jaedon Siphe drew on his gloves and took his swords back from his Third Rank Bodyguard who had stood at attention outside the pavilion the entire afternoon.

"Order the groups to form up I want to be inside our lands within the hour."

The Third rank nodded to a sixth rank nearby carrying a silver horn. The man raised it to his lips and blew three short bursts, the sound carrying across the clearnings where both groups were encamped. A flurry of organised activity ensued as the Siphe Garra assembled to leave.

Jaedon Siphe saw Daniella striding towards him purposefully and before she could speak he frowned. "I'm leaving in the next half hour, I'll give you that long to speak to him." He indicates lance who was talking to some of his own men outside the pavilion. "You make your decision who you are leaving with after you speak to him." With that he moved towards where his own men were breaking down their temporary camp.
 

Alatriel

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #15 on: April 25, 2012, 06:32:54 am »
Daniella's expression of frustration does not seem to lessen much after Siphe speaks to her, so she strides over to her brother in faith and looks at him.  "Would you please tell me what is going on?"
 

Lance Stargazer

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #16 on: April 25, 2012, 01:18:06 pm »
*As she aproaches he is already giving the final orders to his men, talking to one of the captains jusr when she arrvies , with a calm experesion he looks back at her with a tired smile gesturing her to walk with him.*

Of course sister, you look good
*he speaks in calm voice*

* they both move a bit away to speak in private *
 

Aphel

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #17 on: April 25, 2012, 01:22:06 pm »
He smiles knowingly, warm and old, quite so that the Ninth can still see him. Then he returns to his duty with full attention, and like ever before, does it with precision and focus, trying to radiate that no matter what task was set for them, they would achieve it and even go beyond that - just because that was what they were.
Slow, slow - you can stop a drop, but never a river. Train the outside, train the inside. You did so all this time. So go on. We don't have time for ignorance and not the option of accepting failure.
 

Alatriel

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #18 on: April 25, 2012, 01:58:33 pm »
After a private discussion with Commander Stargazer, Commander Stormhaven returns to the camp, her expression tense, her jaw clenched.  She accepts the reigns to her horse, Victory and mounts, looking at Jaedon Siphe briefly, but then averting her eyes to their intended path as she rides up next to him.  "I will return with you and the Garra, Lord Siphe.  My work with you is not yet finished.  There is still more to build."  Her voice is somewhat strained, but she outwardly keeps her posture and appearance as professional as ever.

Riding up behind them, a Captain of the Hilm forces joins them as they form up for the return to Fiorez City.  Daniella quietly explains to the Sovereign Lord that he will be joining her retinue as per his discussions with Commander Stargazer.
 

Lance Stargazer

Re: A situation arises...
« Reply #19 on: April 25, 2012, 02:04:07 pm »
*The Hilmite company is seen moving away from the frontier, leaving behind the scouts that may be on that position anyway*

**On the way back , the usually joyful Commander seems to be riding in silence, trapped on his own thoughts, his light eyes are now dark with the burden of his actions, and yet a burden he had to do, somehow calmer, he does not speak much, just give the orders needed, as they return towards the Hilm castle *