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1Varkana - Senaki Fortress Empty Varkana - Senaki Fortress Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:30 pm

Juls

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Events happening at the Senaki Fortress

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Royalty

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Queen Elene VIII of Varkana
(House of Ochokochi)

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King Consort Andronikos of Hiererikon
(House of Andropoloi)

Great Officers of the Crown of Varkana

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Giorgi Sologashvili
(Hand)

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Galaktion Ochokochi
(Megas Konostaulos)

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Shota Chonkadze
(Megas Logariastes)

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Medea Mikeladze
(Megas Mystikos)

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Ketevan Peradze
(Hierophant of Senaki)



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2Varkana - Senaki Fortress Empty Re: Varkana - Senaki Fortress Wed May 01, 2019 5:49 pm

Juls

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Queen Elene VIII of Varkana
House of Ochokochi



Location: Main Hall
Day/Time: 1st of the Month of Poseidon, Year 7571 AC (1 January 1000) | 0:05 AM (VST)
Wearing: Varkan nobility dress from the era
Content: New Year Speech
Tagging: Open (to Varkans and foreign diplomats)



They were aplenty in the Main Hall of the famed Senaki Fortress in the heart of the Varkan homeland. Near the fortress' walls flowed freely the Alazani river, the cradle of Varkan culture and its people, discharging its water from the Dalian Mountains to the Iremian Sea. Elene's court was comprising mostly Varkan nobles and a few Hierkikon spies, courtesy of her husband's entourage. She always appeared amiable to them while keeping them in the dark. Hierkikon was an important ally in the Dinarides, but Aetolians had feeble alliances in this day and age. Letting her husband gain influence in her court was not something she would let happen, therefore keeping his favorites happy but contained was the best approach. That also included keeping tabs on her dear husband and the men and women he allowed in his bed while she was working. If anything, Tavros would have been a more reliable ally than Hierkikon, but their interests clashed, as the Battle of Klow that ended the year before demonstrated. Alexander VIII had sent a diplomat to her court and she had done the same to his to remind each other of the truce they had signed. The Klovian coast had become Varkan, but the population was still predominantly Aetolian, which was a challenge.

Her Hand (ie Chancellor), Giorgi Sologashvili, approached her silently and inclined his head politely before speaking.

Giorgi Sologashvili: "Your Grace."

Elene Ochokochi: "I know, Giorgi... Can't you do it for me?"

Sologashvili remained silent and the glimpse of a smile appeared on his face momentarily. Elene had only ruled for a little bit more than three years and she had never enjoyed public speaking. She sighed, putting a hand on Sologashvili's shoulder. He cleared his throat and faced the assembled guests in the Main Hall.

Giorgi Sologashvili: "Attention! Her Grace will now speak!"

All conversations stopped and heads turned towards Elene, eyes piercing her soul from a distance, eyes she faced head on, her chin raised and confident.

Elene Ochokochi: "May we be blessed by Zeus in this new year. It is my honor to welcome you all in Senaki and share my roof and table." A forced smile appears on her face as she looks around at her guests. "The realm has expanded over the last year, and some restructuring needs to be done in the Klovian communes. A tax reduction will be granted for the year in order to help the Klovian communes to rebuild. I trust our lords and ladies of the Klovian Coast will - to the best of their ability - do everything they can to help the realm." She pauses, allowing them time to digest the information. "For now, please enjoy the feast and celebrate as we must. Glory to the gods and to Varkana!"

The attendees applauded politely as Elene finished her simple speech, now mingling among her court.

3Varkana - Senaki Fortress Empty Re: Varkana - Senaki Fortress Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:45 pm

Will

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Theseus Minakos
Tavrosian Ambassador to Varkana



Location: Main Hall
Day/Time: 1st of the Month of Poseidon, Year 7571 AC (1 January 1000) | 0:07 AM (VST)
Wearing: Tavros nobility dress from the era
Content: New Year Speech
Tagging: Open (to Varkans and foreign diplomats)



Minakos was a close confidante of King Alexander and had been sent to Varkana to give them confidence Tavros would uphold their end of the truce. Tavros would, of course, never break the truce because they were perilously weakened by the previous war, and further incursions by the Varkans would be deadly for the realm. Nevertheless, the Varkans did not need to know this, and Minakos was charged with keeping up appearances for Tavros.

Minakos was bored with his assignment, and was on strict orders to remain on his best behaviour, lest he upset his Varkan hosts. Minakos spoke fluent Varkan, so his aide, Spiros, was more for lifting and carrying duties.

Minakos couldn't help but laugh to himself upon hearing the Queen speaking about the need to rebuild Klow.

Theseus Minakos (muttering in Aetolian): "Might not have such a problem if you hadn't destroyed it in the first place..."

Spiros shot him a concerned glance. Unfortunately for the Aetolians, many here spoke their tongue, which made it hard for musings to remain private.

Theseus returned his glance, seemingly annoyed by his aide's worry, and ordered him to fetch the gifts.

Theseus walked towards the Queen and requested a moment of her time from Sologashvili.

By this point, Spiros had returned with a trunk of Aetolian wine and cheese, alongside a lavish azure textile, something the Aetolians revered.

Theseus glanced at the gifts, before receiving his audience with the Queen. He put on a smile and feigned interest in the situation.

Theseus Minakos (in Varkan): "Your Grace, I humbly come before you bearing gifts of his Highness King Alexander the Seventh of Tavros, who thanks you for your hospitality and wishes you well and that our realms continue to peacefully coexist"

Spiros bowed his head before carefully placing the trunk at her feet and explaining the textiles.

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Juls

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Queen Elene VIII of Varkana
House of Ochokochi



Location: Main Hall
Day/Time: 1st of the Month of Poseidon, Year 7571 AC (1 January 1000) | 0:07 AM (VST)
Wearing: Varkan nobility dress from the era
Content: New Year Speech
Tagging: Theseus Minakos



Elene Ochokochi: "Hospitality..."

Elene chuckled as she whispered to herself, listening to Minakos' words followed by Spiros' explanations. She didn't pay Spiros any attention and had no interest in fabrics however good they might be.

Elene Ochokochi: "Lord Minakos, are you insulting me?" Her tone was calm and her expression dignified. She allowed some seconds to run for Minakos to digest the blow. "Are you implying with these gifts that Varkan products are inferior to the Tavrosians'? You must surely be aware that we also produce wines, cheeses and textiles... After all, didn't you enjoy our wines and cheeses tonight and witnessed the beauty of our dresses?" She shook her head as if she was disappointed in Minakos, pointing to the tables filled with food and then her own dress as she spoke.

She then approached Minakos with a smirk on her face and started laughing out loud as she reached him but kept herself a step away.

Elene Ochokochi: "Your gifts are greatly appreciated Lord Minakos." She smiled and looked at him in the eyes. Her words were softer and she now spoke in a lower voice so only him would hear her. "It is said that Tavros makes great wine thanks to the Sinora blessed by Dionysus. Well, I say that either side of the Sinora makes the best wine, especially now that we have all the western shores."

It was an obvious dig at the war that had just been won some months ago, but she couldn't help herself teasing the poor Minakos.

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