Grand Court of Aix

The Grand Court of Aix

Roleplay from Lucius Poe, Duke of the Grand Court & Margrave of Aix

The Court – Introductions Lucius stood before the assembled Lords, knights and designated equerries. “My dear friends, today the Grand Court of Aix opens its doors for the first time as we gather and discuss the past, the present and the future of our duchy” began the Duke. Lucius had instructed the Lords of the Court to place their gifted stone sigil in the cavity within one of the walls in the Great Library of Aix. Upon doing so the wall parted revealing a set of stone steps leading beneath the library. At the bottom of the stairs stood a great awe-inspiring iron door with two more spaces that fit a sigil. Lucius and Lorelai descended the stairs together hand in hand, each clutching a sigil. Lucius held one bearing the mask of a Harlequin and Lorelai the mask of the Merry Widow. As they placed them within the door it began to slowly open as the mechanism came to life. The room was lit by a number of sconces, the many secret passages for the court well used to ensure the room was perfect for the very first session. Large and Circular, the room was split into sections based on the regions that fell under the duchy. Each of the sections had a head seat to sit the Lord of the region and the knights a place behind them. Aix itself echoed this set up and Lorelai as acting steward sat at the head chair with the Duke sat facing all the Lords and Knights of the Court. Permission was granted for each of the regional Lords to decorate their section with items that are culturally significant to them so that they can be proud of the region they belong to. Banners and tapestry hung from the walls depicting all the Lords and knights heraldry. “I welcome you to our Grand Court. All in attendance please say your name and the region you represent” asked the Duke as everyone takes their seat.

Lucius Poe, Duke of the Grand Court & Margrave of Aix

Roleplay from Tsingu Orobar, Grand Custodian of the Grand Court and Earl of Clermont.

The Court – Introductions This was like a childhood dream. Personalized stone tablets as keys, secret doors, mysterious stairwells and a fabulous meeting room. Tsingu felt like a kid again, playing with his brothers, protagonist in a heroical adventure. The excitement he felt wasn't visible on his face. He kept his distance from the others as they made their way down, a cold silent figure as if a shadow decided to join the members of the Grand Court. Tsingu didn't know most of the attendees, only met a few in person, so he decided to stay reserved. So was his nature anyway, it would allow him to wait and see. Once inside the room, Tsingu quickly recognized the seat reserved for Clermont. There was a small pedestal, upon which a bouquet of the Clermont striped dewflower rested next to a sheaf of wheat. Symbols of the beauty and abundance of his lands. He sat down and listened to Lucius' welcoming words. The Duke of the Grand Court finished his speech with the request to announce themselves. Tsingu looked around, none of the others gave the impression they'd be taking the word. Well, why not go first then. It would give him time to organize his thoughts about the plans he wanted to suggest during this meeting, and to carefully study the others here. Tsingu took a step forward, bowed politely towards the Duke first, then to the others. "Here to represent Clermont, Lord Tsingu Orobar, Grand Custodian of the Grand Court, Keeper of The Armour Key Tablet."

Tsingu Orobar, Grand Custodian of the Grand Court and Earl of Clermont.