Le Craint Family/Mariana le Craint/Marcus Daubeny's Ball

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Roleplay from Marcus Daubeny

Now groomed and dressed in his new suit, Marcus stood at the doorway greeting the minor nobles and merchants, most of their names he couldn’t remember and truly he didn’t care, his looked out across the crowd of the dozens of minor nobles and their families and merchants rich enough to be invited, Ghey were here out of formality, his eyes scanned for the other higher nobles, as he wanted to get to know his fellow nobles, to the common rabble that he has to endure, their endless attempts to gain his favour never ceased to give him a headache. A minor noble approach and threw his coat at a servant and demanded wine, as if he owned the place “Ah welcome Lord De’mante it’s a pleasure to see you again” the minor noble simply looked disgusted “yes, quite” his eyes quickly fell on a serving girl “excuse me sir” Marcus swore he heard the faint mumble of “damm bastard” as De’mante walked over to haress the serving girl. He simply sighed and entered his house, accepting a wine glass from a servant.

Marcus Daubeny

Roleplay from Mariana le Craint

Taking a gentle pace towards the Grand Temple. Still not quite used to the outfit she had choosen. Having replaced her cloak and armor with a relatively simple purple ball gown, her obvious discomfort was quite a spectacle. However, as her mother once told her, "It is important to dress up for special occasions." It didnt take long to reach the Grand Temple, situated centrally within the City of Rines, from the place she way staying. Her silver hair had been tied up in a plain purple ribbon to match her dress. The Grand Temple itself was a marvelous structure, one that she had only been in a few times during her stay in Rines. Approaching the entryway, she caught sight of a well dressed man standing greeting the arrivals. She could sense a similar unity as she watched him deal with the minor nobles. Once things died down a bit, she stepped forward and offered a simple bow. "Greetings. I have arrived upon the invitation I received. I am Dame Mariana le Craint." She offered out a hand in greeting, awaiting the response. "You will have to excuse me, this is not my normal attire and I am not quite used to it."

Mariana le Craint

Roleplay from Marcus Daubeny

As the noblewoman approached and offered her hand, Marcus's smile broaden me bowed to Lady le Craint "Good day my lady, I am glad that you arrived, do tell me how was your trip?"

Marcus Daubeny

Roleplay from Mariana le Craint

Caught off guard slightly, she smiled. ​"The trip was long however I am quite fond of the open ocean. The port city that was once my home provides a refreshing sight. I hope you have settled well into your estate." She looked the man up and down, more closely than before. She could see his outfit was finely made. Just catching sight of another guest that arrived however she turned her attention back to the man greeting her. "I do not believe we have had the pleasure to meet in person yet. I do not spend much time within our homelands so you will have to excuse my discourtesy. I am not used to the crowds of people. However, the opportunity to attend this event was much to good to turn down." Taking step forward, she stumbled slightly as the heel of her shoe fell into a crack in the stones below her feet, holding herself upright she continued to move forward trying not to make to much of a scene, "It seems even dry land takes issue with me sometimes." Attempting to laugh this off she continued into the entryway, taking a glass from the attendant before turning back to the man. "Should you have time during the event, I would love to hear about your origins. I have always been fascinated by people's history."

Mariana le Craint

Roleplay from Marcus Daubeny

Marcus's smile falter a mere second so much that those near by might not of noticed but the dame most certainly did, "But of course my dame, enjoy you evening I will let everyone know when the dancing shall begin" with that he hurriedly left the entryway and into the garden he paused as he reached a small pond at the centre was a statue of a young woman, Marcus sat down and drained his wine glass before looking into the eyes of the statue "Dear sister, in your memory" with that Marcus sipped the last bit of his wine before standing and straightening his suit and marching back to the entryway.

Marcus Daubeny

Roleplay from Gigax Pilesar

Gigax slowly made his way through Rines on his humble cart, powered by a lone donkey. Four small casks in the back of the cart, labeled Gigax Private Reserve, made a sloshing around as the cart rolled over to cobble stones. The best part about living at Vineyard, of course, is the wine. As he pulled up to the location listed on the invitation, Gigax wondered if this party too would have a pig.

Gigax Pilesar

Roleplay from Ferdinand Greybrook

Arriving ahead of his retinue part two of his guard, Ferdinand's return to the capital was somewhat lackluster. The series of events that had occured in the previous week saw him get kicked out of his own estate in Rines while at the same time saw the honour of him becoming the Steward of what will become the City of the Templar. Nevertheless, Ferdinand felt that it was important to attend the events of the nobility where he can, especially of those that arrived recently. He was eager to see what the man known as Sir Marcus was made of, especially as a budding Templar. Arriving at the destination, Ferdinand dismounted his horse and left for the event with the two Silver Arrows finishing off securing the horse to a suitable stable before bringing up the rear. As he arrived, he glimpsed a woman in a purple dress and hair tie, a noble came to mind but could not be sure. Making a mental note to find the woman, Ferdinand entered the room where he was greeted by the doorman. Thankfully, the man was educated in the nobility of this realm and bowed in respect. Entering the room, Ferdinand passed the timid servant whom handed out the wine glasses to the sound of the doorman announcing his arrival: "Announcing the arrival of Ferdinand of House Greybrook, Steward of the City of Grehk, Marshal of the Lightbringers and Grey Knight of the Templar Order and Obeah!"

Ferdinand Greybrook

Roleplay from Marcus Daubeny

As Marcus was walking back to the entryway he heard a name called, "Ferdinand of House Greybrook, Steward of the City of Grehk, Marshal of the Lightbringers and Grey Knight of the Templar Order and Obeah!", Marcus once again smiled broadly as we approached the new guest "Lord Greybrook, it is a pleasure to have you here, do tell me how was your trip to Rines?"

Marcus Daubeny

Roleplay from Ferdinand Greybrook

Looking towards the man that greeted him, Ferdinand assumed that the nobleman with his well kept beard and his shaggy looking hair was Sir Marcus. Shaking the man's hand, Ferdinand commented: "Sir Marcus, it is good to meet you. I rode ahead of my unit to ensure that I attended your event, it is important that nobles of Obeah also meet outside of military camps." Gesturing for the nobleman to walk with him to the next room, Ferdinand asked: "Sir Marcus, inform me about yourself. While you have told me your intentions over letter, one's conviction is different in person." As he awaited for Sir Marcus to reply to him, he glanced around the room to see if other nobles of the realm had arrived, especially the woman that he thought he saw before.

Ferdinand Greybrook

Roleplay from Marcus Daubeny

Marcus stopped smiling as he looked at Lord Greybrook "There is not much to tell, I am the eldest son of the Daubeny family, they live in a land far away, I left that land and traveled here, I have spent the past 3 years living in Rines, one day I got my knighthood from saving a nobleman's daughter from a small group of orcs in one of the forests in Cjelegy, Shortly after that I sent out invitations to the realm to attend this party, to celebrate me joining the ranks of nobility and to celebrate the victory down in Grehk, congratulations on becoming its Steward by the way" Marcus sighed, "I hope that is enough of a explanation, in truth its not a very lighthearted topic of mine, we might be able to speak a bit more later on it later but for know" Marcus smiled again and motioned taround the room "Its party is it not, so go enjoy yourself my lord less my brooding ruin the atmosphere" with a chuckle Marcus set off around the room. Anyone who paid attention to Marcus would notice him collect a glass and a bottle of wine from a servant before exiting out of the main party room into the next room.

Marcus Daubeny

Roleplay from Marcus Daubeny

Marcus walked through the inner garden admiring the flowers he soon found his elf at his table, he sat and began draining his wine glass over and over, till he got tiresd of refilling it and simply drunk from the bottle, why was he so upset, Marcus couldn't put his finger on it till he glanced at the statue in the middle of the garden, it was a knight standing proud a sun emblazoned into his back, Marcus scowled at the statue, Marcus put down the half empty wine bottle and silently sobbed for a few minutes, He knew this feeling, remorse, it was a feeling he felt when ever he though of his family, the family he left, for what. Marcus shook his head and wiped his tears before laughing heartily "This is a party, enjoy yourself" Marcus told himself and with a smile once again on his face he entered the room and once again started doing laps of the rooms speaking to all his guests.

Marcus Daubeny

Roleplay from Mariana le Craint

Mariana took her time. Enjoying herself as she watched the different people intermingling with each other. Sipping on her drink, she was enjoying the peace she had been given by intimidated nobles. That was until she caught sight of a familiar face, one she had not seen for a long time. She gulped down the rest of her drink, handing the glass to a nearby attendant and strode confidently over. A sly smirk stretched across her face the closer she got. "Well, if it isnt Sir Ferdinand Greybrook. Or rather, is it Steward Ferdinand Greybrook? I see you have changed a lot since our last meeting." She bowed sarcastically towards the figure, offering out her hand to him, "I haven't seen you in... well it must be many seasons now. Not being on the front lines means I do not get to see those rugged looks of yours as you fight." After saying this, she gently brushed her hand against he cheek. Smirking as she did so. "Well come, let us enjoy ourselves, this is a party after all. Lets get you a drink, it sure looks like you need one." She called over to an attendant who promptly brought over two glasses of wine. "So tell me, what has the young Templar been up to since out last meeting? The unruly wastes have been ever so lonely, I take great enjoyment from your few letters." She said this in a very sarcastic tone as to tease the young man. Smirking once again as she took a sip from her glass.

Mariana le Craint

Roleplay from Ferdinand Greybrook

Looking at the glasses of wine on the tray next to him, Ferdinand hesitated, then quickly drank from the nearest one so that there was a mouthful remaining. It had been a long time since he had a drink... Losing himself in thought, from another direction, he saw Sir Marcus reappear in the center of the room. Declaring the beginning of the main event, he could not help but notice the man's disposition - which was noted to bring up later in the night. When he finished his short speech, Sir Marcus passed by Ferdinand and stated: "Sorry for me running off, it was rude of me to leave like that, at dinner I would be more than willing to tell you about myself in more detail if you still want to know more about - are you coming?" Seeing the man walk off, obviously to ensure the smooth transition of proceedings, Ferdinand walked with the crowd. Until he saw her. Ferdinand knew instantly that he had been played - she had been watching him and he was none the wiser. She had not changed since the Violet Storm had taken over Rines, part from the fact that she had dramatically changed her hairstyle. The silver hair that was instinctive of her character was now tied up with a luxurious purple ribbon to match the dress. While the difference between her usual attire and this one was stark, this was arguably more dangerous. Confidently striding over, the Inquisitor begun her spar: "Well, if it isn't Sir Ferdinand Greybrook. Or rather, is it Steward Ferdinand Greybrook? I see you have changed a lot since our last meeting." She bowed sarcastically towards the figure, offering out her hand to him, "I haven't seen you in... well it must be many seasons now. Not being on the front lines means I do not get to see those rugged looks of yours as you fight." Just as Ferdinand was to reply, Mariana le Craint closed the distance between the two nobles and gently brushed her hand against his cheek smirking while she did so. Ferdinand replied with each word and sentence laced with subtleties and venom: "Dame Mariana le Craint, perhaps steward Mariana le Craint would also be more appropriate. However, we both know that there are more appropriate titles for you..." Bringing his head forward to whisper into the Dame's ear to say only one word: "Inquisitor." Taking a step back once again, Ferdinand continued what was to be the start of a swirling battle of whit and maneuvering: "I have to declare that despite your awful discomfort in such attire, you do provide a sense of grandeur beauty." Through this flowing movement, Ferdinand took a courteous bow and kissed the noblewoman's hand. Taking heed of the movement towards the next room, Mariana gestured Ferdinand to follow her in: "Well come, let us enjoy ourselves, this is a party after all. Lets get you a drink, it sure looks like you need one." She called over to an attendant who promptly brought over two glasses of wine. "So tell me, what has the young Templar been up to since out last meeting? The unruly wastes have been ever so lonely, I take great enjoyment from your few letters." She said this in a very sarcastic tone as to tease the young man. Smirking once again as she took a sip from her glass. Taking the offer of a glass of wine, both of the nobles moved into the next room where Sir Marcus had begun preparations for the activities. Taking into account what was just said to him, Ferdinand quickly replied, rising to the tease: "I think you forget that I am many years your superior Dame le Craint. I was unaware of my ability to project youth. Alas, while you have been dealing with villains, heretics or whatever you secretly get up to in the wastes, the Lightbringers have taken great strides into returning the authority of Obeah to Grehk and Irombro - a far more honourable task." Taking a sip from his glass, Ferdinand turned to the woman next to him. At least 8 inches shorter than himself, the Inquisitor kept him on edge, more so that he would ever let her know: "What brings you to the Holy City once again? Did you have to return to your underlings or did you know that I was to be here?" Ferdinand was never this brave or daring to antagonise Mariana. His composure slightly broke with a smirk creeping onto his face. The company of a unpredictable, yet loyal noble of Obeah outside of the Lightbringers, was a welcome change from being surrounded by soldiers for so long. But why Mariana?

Ferdinand Greybrook

Roleplay from Marcus Daubeny

Marcus stood in the centre of the room and loudly said "May I have your attention please" his voice echoed throughout the room "Could you all please follow me to the ball room, its time for the festivities to truly begin", slowly all the nobles began to funnel out into the hallway following a servant that was guiding them to the ball room, Marcus walked over to Ferdinand "Sorry for me running off, it was rude of me to leave like that, at dinner I would be more than willing to tell you about myself in more detail if you still want to know more about" Marcus started walking towards the ballroom "Are you coming?" Marcus called back over his shoulder.

Marcus Daubeny

Roleplay from Mariana le Craint

"I think you forget that I am many years your superior Dame le Craint. I was unaware of my ability to project youth. Alas, while you have been dealing with villains, heretics or whatever you secretly get up to in the wastes, the Lightbringers have taken great strides into returning the authority of Obeah to Grehk and Irombro - a far more honourable task." "So you say but let us not forget that without my... aid... you would be in a rather difficult situation." This comment made Mariana chuckle. Leading Ferdinand into the next room, she linked arms resting her hand upon his as they entered into the main ball room. "What brings you to the Holy City once again? Did you have to return to your underlings or did you know that I was to be here?" She smirked at this comment, "Of course, it was all to see you. I had no doubt that a pompous Templar such as yourself would attend such an event." With the glass of wine in one hand and Ferdinand in another, they continued into the ball room. Mariana took her time to look around the at the attendees of the event. Mostly minor nobles, a perfect situation for her. Walking over to a nearby table, she placed the half empty glass of wine down and ushered Ferdinand towards the main ballroom floor where others had began to dance. "How about a dance? Would the 'wise and noble' Templar be willing to accept the invitation of an inquisitor? My work ensures I must be agile on my feet, dancing is good practice wouldn't you say?" She smiled, leading him to the dance floor. She could overhear the murmuring of the other guests, many sneering in jealousy. However, this mattered not to her. Once they reached the centre of the dance floor, she offered out her hand once again politely bowing as to mock Ferdinand. She awaited his response.

Mariana le Craint

Roleplay from Marcus Daubeny

Marcus entered the massive room and motioned for the band to start playing, the nobles began to join together in couples for dancing, Marcus saw Lord Ferdinand and Lady le Craint and began walking over to them a massive smile on his face "its seem you two know each other?" Marcus bowed and motioned tot the centre of the room where couples were dancing "Come join the festivites"

Marcus Daubeny

Roleplay from Mercy Attano

Mercy approached the manor house actors from the Grand Temple. It was unusual being so close to an Obian place of worship. She wore a cream silk dress, sections such as her arms and chest were woven in black-work. Her steps quickened, she was late and the air had the scent of rain. Mercy was greeted by the doorman. He recognised her. His bow was hesitant. “Dame Mercy.. Attano of Avengmil.” He announced as she entered the manor.

Mercy Attano

Roleplay from Marcus Daubeny

Marcus heard his doorman's call and hastily ran to greet the arriving noble, as he entered the main room, he saw a woman in silk cream dress rushing into the room just as it began to rain, Marcus bowed to Dame a broad smile on his face "Dame Attano welcome to the party it is a pleasure to meet you, I am sir Marcus Daubeny, if you would please follow me the other guests are gathering in the ball room"

Marcus Daubeny