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