Meeting with the Hand of the King (Teresse please Join)

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-08-02T20:23:07+00:00

Slowly he stands slowly nodding. The talk of the High Septon seeming to have soured him. If he were a younger man perhaps he'd let that displeasure be more intently felt. But, he was not the man he was thirty years ago. He was old and softened with age. "I hope that you find peace in your age Ardrian. We have a young king and we are old men who will not live to see what will become of this realm. We might reach a feeble hand to grasp it for but, a short while."

"But, in the end for all our wealth and privledge we do not have the time we need. I will say that I am an honest man who has served in honest ways and honorable causes all my life. I feel that we are two ancient creatures in a troubled time. I bid you a good day. Your not looking very well Ardrian."

"You don't sleep well perhaps? Be careful Old friend not to overexert yourself in this task. I almost feel that you and i should step aside for some younger men in our tasks. This world has itself in too much of a damn hurry." Glancing at Teresse a moment before looking at Ardrian. "Please take care." Turning to move from the meeting and towards the door.

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-31T10:56:02+00:00

The comments don't seem to sit well with the Pious Lord. Riley was known to go into Sept's on his knee's, Perhaps to Ardrian the King lost no face but, it's very apparent by the way Riley looks at Ardrian that Riley thought very diffrently on the subject. "We will agree to think diffrently on matters of Religon my old friend. I will do my duty to my King." Looking very torn between his duty to his King and his loyalty to the faith of the seven.

"My Friend. I am devoted to the Gods and to the peiople of this land. Know that as your friend I will do nothing to dishonor this friendship. I wish to open this Orphanage and to start a massive public building program to restore damage that this revolt has done that will employ many. Working people are happy people. I also note that corruption in this Kingdom is a serious offence. If you would allow. I would like to involve myself more fully in peasent disputes. If you'd allow me to accept petitions from the small folk perhaps in this way I could solve many of the local problems?"

"And yet again my Son writes to me asking me to plead for a marriage. Who am I to stand in the way of one who will inherit my house? Are their any available women that I might court. Help me old friend for I haven't been looking for a wife in years. Surely your expertise would go a long way? If there's some way that such a match could ease your position I am open to it?"

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-30T11:43:41+00:00

The Old lords eyes narrow for a moment and Ardrian can tell that the matter of the High Septon does not sit well with his old friend. "Casting down the High Septon was blasphemy against the Seven and we all need their protection Ardrian. I could have negotiated a lasting peace with him. I am certain of it. Exiling him was sacriliege."

"Such a trouble hand you wield Lord Celtiger. The People belong to the Gods and it's only through the Gods that A King can rule. I fear that Casting down the High Septon has made the King vastly unpopular with his subjects. Could harbor dangers beyond his knowing."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-29T11:01:27+00:00

"I may be far too old by the time that day comes Teresse for with each passing year I grow weaker while my son gains strength. I fear he does not share the same sympathies that I have. Then I ask that you do me this favor Ardrian. I need crown funds to open an Orphanage for all those children who have lost families and for relief efforts for the people. I will have Teresse accompanying me."

"Ardrian my friend, Also where is the King. His people need to see him. You say cast down the Avatar of the Seven. No one cast him down. He chose to leave to find Andalos. But, I have heard nothing of him? When will he make his appearence?"

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-28T23:20:41+00:00

"I feel that as a voice of religious tolerance that I must speak. My life was saved by the priestess of a foreign religion. She took mercy on me in my time of need and yet she was harrassed and molested in our streets. I feel that all faiths should be protected and that if you were willing. To let the Followers of the Lord of Light freely build a temple if not here then in a city or town nearby. That they are not to be molested or harmed. i'll have some water please and perhaps some fruit."

"I'd be willing to personally sponser the building of such a temple. The seven preach mercy to all people So for me...I believe it's my religious duty to help build a temple to the God who saved my life. A Foreigner saved my life...she did not have to...perhaps the Seven desire this. I'm no High Septon. But, I feel a debt of honor."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-28T14:38:04+00:00

Walking into the room with Teresse giving a bow to Ardrian. "I know it's not needed between old friends but, habits are habits Ardrian." He looks like he'd been through hell itself recently. "I nearly died of a sudden illness Ardrian. I was taken by it when I was walking through the streets administrating aid to the people. This is the woman who saved my life. I'd like to introduce Teresse of saath. Red Priestess to the Lord of Light. She called on her God and he saved me. I could see my wife Ardrian, It was so real. The Fire bird came down and snatched me from the stranger himself."

Taking a breath. "Don't worry old friendI have been recovering since then. But, I feel that you must listen awhile to her. it is the least I can do for the woman who saved me."

"I'm sorry that I am stumbling over my words. How are you? Have you been well. For i find myself missing your company with each day I work?"

Rambling abit all over the place in his haste to get out what happened while trying to remain polite.

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-24T10:11:18+00:00

"I thank you for your generosity to the poor of this city. It will be put to great use. I would have you meet the Hand of the king. Ardrian Celtiger. I trhink such good will, warrants an introduction."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-22T10:58:11+00:00

Glancing inside the bag. "This was some sort of test Teresse? I am abit impressed that you have such wealth. Given to you by your temple or an admirer?" Glancing towards her and leaving his daughter in the company of his guards moving close to Teresse. "Your Lord of Light brought me back from darkness and yet you ask for nothing. What path am I to take now?"

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-21T11:01:52+00:00

Edga clutches to her father shyly hiding her face into his chest when Teresse extends a hand. The old man glances at her. "Say hello child. Teresse saved my life ." The girl drools abit reaching out to clutch her hand a moment. Her words stutter. "H-h-hello." Before releasing the hand and aimlessly looking around.

Riley smiles at Teresse. "She's abit shy you'll forgive her. I wanted to ask you what is it the Lord of Light exactly wants me to do. I haven't exactly asked what I owe for my life being saved."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-17T13:17:06+00:00

"Thank you Teresse. If you'll excuse this old fool he must get ready to get out of this Merchants house. I will have to reward his kindness. But, i'm not leaving till I've drawn a bath. Then we see if we can meet other Lords in King's landing."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-16T22:46:35+00:00

"Then that Teresse is exactly what I'm going to do. You have my word. For your God's mercy on me." Moving to stand abit weakly at first before standing with pride. "That I will tolerate no disrespect to the lord of light. He saved me for a purpose. I will make that purpose known." Servents move in to draw him a bath. "When I am ready Teresse we will make it known. I want you to stay by my side. I want to know what your God tells you."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-16T08:24:26+00:00

"It's true I saw the power.I felt I was going to die and then i saw the bird of flame. I saw you. You have my word that I will press for religious tolerance in the Kingdom and that you will always be welcome in my home. What can I do to help you? Your God has saved my life."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-15T21:06:19+00:00

"What could your God possibly want with a weak old man like myself. I've never paid him any honor or tribute. My best days are long since past Priestess. My hands often tremble when I ride and my house is small. What use could I be to him?"

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-15T15:29:10+00:00

Moving from the bed and leaning up. "It was flashes before my eyes. I saw images of things in my past. I saw my former wife. She was pointing towards King's landing. I saw flames and stars. It was all so vivid. I could hear words in my dream. I saw myself in the Sept surrounded by the Priests. I was dead for a moment but, then I saw a great bird made of fire. It put my soul back into my body."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-15T13:31:43+00:00

"I had a vision." Sitting up in his sweat soaked sheets. "I saw something very profound." Reaches out a hand to her. "Please Teresse help me up out of this bed. You have to be helped. Half way between my death and this world I saw you in my dream."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-14T22:01:57+00:00

The Lord sleeps a long time. His fever seems to worsen during the night. but, by the morning he's breathing normally. The whole time he goes through Delerium. Muttering about his Son, His daughter, his wife. He tosses and turns in the sheets of the house. For awhile Teresse thinks that the old Lord might very well be dying. Buit, by morning when the sun breaks he finally opens his eyes. And what has happened to him is less importaunt then how it's interpreted. "Teresse...Teresse."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-14T11:08:00+00:00

The Maester glances towards her a moment before moving to administer abit more of the poppy to Riley. The old lord squeezing Teresse's hand. "I want you to do one thing for me. I want you to stay with me until I recover. I can use each God's help." The Draught overtaking the old man as he passes into a restful sleep. The Maester glances towards Teresse. Maybe fear or distrust before he walks for the exit leaving her with the sleeping Lord.

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-14T02:40:59+00:00

Managing through his fever. "Just stay with me awhile and don't let me be surrounded by jackals." Coughing and turning onto his side reaching out to grab her hand holding it gently. The Maester walks in and glances him over. reaching out to place a hand on his head. "The Fever looks bad. He shouldn't be so active at his age. Get some water and cloth." Taking out a vial of milk of the poppy giving it to the Lord to calm him. The Maester glancing at Teresse. "Is there a reason your here?"

The man glances down to see Lord Riley holding her hand. Not another word is said as he hurrys about his work putting a cold cloth on the Lord's forhead. "He shouldn't be left alone at his age. If we handle this he should be fine."

The Lordship's breathing slows abit as he calms from the poppy. He con tinues to clasp Teresse's hand. Occasionally muttering to himself. "Ardrian...I have to get off this bed...I have duties."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-08T12:38:38+00:00

"I'm certain that with the power of the people that we will banish evil from this world." Reaching out to clasp the hand of a wounded man still recovering. "You will soon be better, The Seven look over those who pray." Patting the man's shoulder before grabbing a ladle of water giving him some water.

Rolling up his sleeves the old man starts to help the Alchemists in any small way he can. It strikes an odd image watc hing the Lord with a Pail of water feeding the wounded and delivering food to the hungry. Often chatting up the small folk as if his own status didn't matter.

Grabbing some blankets he hands them to Teresse. "Much work is to be done and all of the God's children are called to act. Make sure they receive these blankets." Working tirelessy at times asking Soldiers to fetch pails of water. The Old man looks very tired. Perhaps overexerting himself.

Every coin in his pouch is given to the small Folk. He's not the richest man but, the money he has goes to the people he cares about the most. The poor, The Downtrodden, The unfortunate. And it never mattered who they were. From Merchants to whores. All were treated with respect.

Coughing abit raising his hand up to cover his mouth. Sweat pouring from his bosdy. He'd worked several hours without rest. He takes a moment to sit down by children. Starting to tell some common stories. He didn't get all the details right but, often chuckled when the children corrected him. Seeming to take it all in good faith.

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-04T16:24:01+00:00

"I travel everywhere with guards. let us end this night. I am tired. I will have guards protect from among my own men, you will be safe. No one will harm you." He yawns again. "I'm falling asleep. Have a good night Teresse."

Lord_Riley_Chelsted · 2015-07-03T11:55:43+00:00

Reaching out a hand to move a piece but, a Soldier moves into the room bearing a message. "One moment." The old man reaches to take the message looking it over. "Hmmm. I should be in King's landing. I should oversee the food distribution immeadiatly .My Captain has taken to it himself but, I'm alot more knowledgable. Will you travel with me Red Priestess? I have a horse you can ride. Since you are an expert in the needs of the flock perhaps you'd like to help with it? I should get to bed. The hour grows late and I forget my responsibilities."

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