The party of rose

You arrive outside the outer walls of the Governesses Manor, several expensive looking carrages already sit quitely some ways away from the gates with several more ariving at the same time as yourselves. From the nearest arriving carrage, out steps a young looking woman, no more than 20, with dark skin, short braided black hair, possibly with elven liniage yet wearing glasses, Standing about 5"8. medium build and wearing a stunning sleaveless lime green silk dress.

On her left arm is a beautifully designed blue and white falcon tattoo that seems to wrap all the wa down to her hand. Behind her is monsterably tall, 8"2 brute of a man with buldging muscled arms and a mess of black hair that seems to be hurredly combed and wearing a dinner suit that clearly seems 2 sizes too small for this large individual. Hes carrying a greatsword on his back which unlike his rough appearence is stunningly decorated with gems of various colours held in place with gold inlay.

The blade itself, about 6 foot long, looks imaculate with a razer like double edge and a slightly purple hue as it catches the dusk light.

The woman walks up to the gate with a dignified and elegant gate while the man shields her from the rain with an umbrella with seemingly no care for himslef getting wet. She hands the guard standing sentry a piece of paper who nods, opens the gate and allows her to pass through into the courtyard. The large man takes the greatsword from his back and places it on the table in front of the guard who clumsily carries it inside the guardhouse and gives the man a small piece of paper before turning to you all.

this is Maerwynn Cromwell she is a young dignitary from the capital, she has been dispatched by the anti-imperial faction to make contact with helen about the spear and get her back to the capital.

on recept of the invitation, The Guard asks for the party's weapons for safekeeping, the guard will not allow any visible weaponry inside the manor and will search anyone believed to carry. The players are escorted to a hall, there is Maerwynn ahead with Wrath. She exchanges words with a doorman who opens the large double doors before announcing loudly; Announcing the arrival of Lady Maermynn Cromwell from our great capital of of that noble house!

and bows as the two enter.

The doorman asks to whom he will be announcing the arrivals for and if they have a name for the group. If Aurora Kene is mentioned or introduced the doorman immediately bows in respect. Announcing the arrival of Headmistress of the Eaglecliff divination college, the oracle, rumored future Grand Master of Eaglecliff University and honorary host for the evening, Aurora Kene!

Red tiles flow from the entrance shining in the candlelight, dusk light is still flowing through tall glass windows that rin the west side of this ballroom. Stone pillars line the room, five per side, and each is footed with candelabras wrought of silver that end

with a rose motif at its base. The ballroom itself is wide enough to potentially hold hundreds of guests. Vases of fresh roses nestle in the recesses lining the western and eastern alls and above, an enormous red crystal Chandelier arranged in a way to resemble a rose hangs directly below a beautiful red rose carpet that stretches up the stairs at the end of the hall surrounded by a group of 6 minstrels who stop the moment aurora is announced.

Despite the grand size of this beautiful ballroom, it is surprisingly bare. Along with the woman who was previously introduced before, there are only about 25 people currently in attendance. A middle-aged woman with stern eyes, short black hair and wearing a rose red ballgown smiles at the arrival of the party and leads applause that is joined by everyone in attendance. She steps forward.

"My dear Headmistress! on behalf of my fiance the governess... "Gesturing to a much younger woman, perhaps in her mid-thirties or early forties with long mousy brown hair wearing a rather restrained simple blue dress and petticoat who gives a nervous smile " and for this great town, we thank you for your attendance!" and leads applause once more. She turns to address the small crowd.

"I am sure we will get more into this over dinner this evening, our two... locations are much like an old married couple that's been in a rather extended spat! But it is my hope that we can eventually repair this strained relationship with the impending ascension of Headmistress Kane as Grandmaster of the prestigious school!"

Auroua Smiles says "Thank you General Rose, on behalf of the University, I thank you and your fiance for your gracious hospitality. I look forward to our talks."

Helen then walks up to Vindharpa to express her deepest apologies for the rudeness of her men producing a small oak box from a servant with a rose envraving. Inside the box is a severed human hand. "Anyone caught stealing deserves the same" And invites the party to enjoy drinks before dinner.

The party can mingle. Other NPCs in attendence currently; Eaglecliff Council Members Favion Morningfall, middleaged human male, long curled white hear and red eyes, very pale and lean.

Rowan Mournhell, middle aged human male, long straight black hear and brown eyes, quite small at 4"11 and a little stocky. obsessed about his recent divorce.

Jade Serpentwind. female human with short black hair, black eyes. very calm and stunningly beautiful.

Each have various attendents, spouses or partners or guards. about 10 mins into the mingling you hear Announcing the arrival of Commander Gavin Laughingsteel , commander of the city watch and his wife, Siella!

Gavin is a large man in his fourties wearing glistening armour and a presence of authority. He is accompanied by his wife currently on his arm, Siella Laughingsteel, a younger woman who also is wearing armour mixed with a shortish skirt. They both confidently stride into the hall grabbing a glass of wine from a nearby server and warmly greets Helen Rose.

A few moments later;

Announcing the arrival of Finasaer Tathviel , second keeper of the archipelago of Many Gods and priest of Rainor!

Finasaer is a young looking elven woman wearing long robes of green and white and long golden hair. She is attended by another elven woman, wearing similar robes but all grey with white sleaves and handwraps. This is her attendent and bodyguard Noroelwa, a monk.

A little later, Announcing the arrival of Colt Blair ! Master to the Esteemed Hill Reach Trading and carrage Company and his family!

Colt Arrives with his wife and young 6 year old daughter who is the spitting image of a younger ida. If Colt sees Ida he will express his surprise and shock to see her, introducing Erika and

Sarlve, a

Announcing the Arrival of Lady Mary Nete from the capital of that noble house!

Maty Nete is a middle aged female human with a constant smile with grey hair attended by a very tall and elderly looking male Firbolg named Annaeleth, and the new PC Tabaxi, D'Artanion Any players watching or interacting with Helen Rose sees her go red with anger before excusing herself. She later is seen having a heated argument with her fiance.

Announcing the arrival of Mother Anelea Truthcarver Valu-Niago of the Holy Samali Kingdom 's Red Flock!

Anelea is a female priest of Samali and has been dispatched to replace Lord Mahon. She is young, perhaps in her mid twenties, wearing a similar red blindfold. She is attended by a well armoured paladin wearing red shinging armour.

Helen seems disterbed by the arival of the priest and sends her fiance to welcome her.

she is the last to arrive, after some time, A the music stops and a servant speaks out "To all in attendence, dinner is ready to be served!" The servant gestures up the grand staircase, following the small crowd up the stairs, a large double oak doors made of rosewood with intricate carvings of a rosebush with red varnish open to reveal a long 50 person table with all manor of silver plates and cutlury all stunningly set with silver candlesticks and a cornicopia of fruit aranged by colour down the table The room itself is quite similar to the ballroom, red flooring and rose iconography everywhere, to the left, the entire length of this room faces out towards the sea and The Everstorm though gold coloured window frames partially covered with a long curtain rack that seems to run the whole length of the window. To the right there are a number of trophy heads of various beasts and monsters, one seems to be the head of a Young Blue Dragon, another seems to be the stuffed head of a hill giant. In the very center of this wall are a number of portraits all depicting Helen in various heroic poses, interestingly there doesnt seem to be any obvious paintings of the true master

of this household the Governess. Helen proudly walks to the far side taking the head seat with her fiance silently taking the seat to her left. She calls out for Aurora Kane; "Headmistrress! May I offer the seat of hour for our honoured guest?" Gesturing to the seat to her right.

Aurora smiles politely and joins Helen at the head of the table. The other guests take places around the table, Mary takes the foot of the table at the exactt oposite side of helen with a sly smile. Helen flushes red with anger but tries to ignore her.

After everyone has taken their seats, about 20 servants appear from every angle and start filling glasses with a sweet smelling champagne. Helen takes a glass and stands up.

"Friends from near and far! My fiance the governess of this fine city and I would like to welcome you to our humble home! For the benifit of those who were not fortunate to be here when our guest of honour Headmistress Kane arrived, a toast to new beginnings and to her imminant ascention to Grand Master to the prestigous Eaglecliff university!" and takes a sip.

"I would also like to thank all the other esteemed guests for attending today, back in our glorious capital, functions such as these were the norm with many of high socity getting things done, Since coming here, there hasnt been much oppertunety for friendly gatherings such as these, and frankly, any excuse to do so would mean that the lodgings would have left much to be desired. But now the renovations of our wonderful home have been complete, and I hope to foster more functions like these to imporve relations of people of note out here in the south west, as well as between us and the university! To the future!"

mary nete Annaeleth

Eaglecliff University Deanship

The foundation is the Organization in charge of Eaglecliff University , it is split into 9 Collages, 1 for each school of magic plus the "exotic" college, the Library, the school of the world, teaching Alchemy, potionmaking, and natural history.

The primary goal of the university is to gather, teach and promote magic and knowlege of all kinds.

Structure

Grand Master Edwyrd Leozumin is leader of the University. Under him is a Head Master for each of the different colleges of magic, who, for the most part, have complete autonomy of how they structure and organise their college with, normally, only minimal input from the Grand Master. The title of Grand Master has two meanings, one denoting the leader of Eaglecliff, and the second being someone who has achieved Master level in at least 6 schools of magic, only such a person is allowed to lead Eaglecliff, in the absence of a Grand Master in charge, the Quorum of Head Masters is assembled to debate matters of importance.

Culture

Magic knowlege, and the ability to utilise that knowlege is everything in the university. As such, many look down upon non magic users and teachers who teach non-magic subjects, even though, officially, that is banned.

Public Agenda

To gather, research and distribute knowlege and magic and to disuade the use of magic for means of violence.

Menatu nha Tel'Avae tho- Faer (Knowlege is the true magic)