traumaticus: (And the door below)
Richard ([personal profile] traumaticus) wrote in [community profile] expiationnet2024-08-17 07:23 pm

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Salutations to all The Chosen of Aldrip,

My name is Richard Plantagenet, the Duke of Gloucester of England and the son of Duke of York. My time in this world may be merely a blink of an eye compared to some of you who have been residing here for over a full calendar year, experiencing the change of all four seasons under the sky. However, during my brief stay I have come to notice that there are plenty of wrongs in this world, which threatens the peace of our lives here. Now, some of these wrongs might be out of our control, such as the afflictions plaguing our environment. Or the activities of the council. However, this does not mean that we are completely powerless.

It has come to my attention that thee has been a several times when we have been faced with a violent threat and an attack, be it from monstrous creature from the depths of the ocean or a curse spreading among ourselves. I fully believe that we, as a community, could benefit from organizing ourselves so that we might be prepared when the next crisis arrives to our doorsteps.

I call forward anyone with any combat training, be it from military training, self-taught or magically oriented, and share their knowledge to those who might lack skills in self-defense. It is not in my intention to position myself as a leader, nor a raise an army, but to strengthen our teamwork and cooperation as a community. I am myself experienced knight who fought and served my king in a civil war known as War of Roses, and currently I'm learning the usage of firearms under the tutelage of Mr. Valentine. I am willing to train and pass down my knowledge to anyone who is willing to learn. However, I am aware that I am out of my depths and that many of you possesses abilities both as fighters and as tacticians that I could not even fathom. Which is why I sincerely hope those individuals to answer my call and step forward and help create a safer city.

Signed,
Richard Plantagenet, The Duke of Gloucester


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melnik: (and i don't want to go)

[personal profile] melnik 2024-10-20 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ For someone with an at least slightly similar level of familiarity with diplomacy, this veil that persists over Richard's behavior doesn't go unnoticed. But Miller is alright with it — it's normal for someone like him probably, and he does not wish to show disrespect. ]

Of course... It would be my honor.

[ Even if it is simply an alliance out of convenience right now, it is undeniable that one looking to affect this place needs allies. People do not listen with a reason to. ]

To be honest, it has not been easy to get others on board with any organized efforts. There are many here with great fighting abilities, but getting them to cooperate... is another matter.

There is an entrepreneur known as Silco who has been a great ally to me since day one. He seems to be interested in any investment that would build this place up. There is also Toph — she is young, but incredibly trustworthy and she has these "earthbending" skills that make her formidable in battle.
melnik: (yes it was me that burned it down)

[personal profile] melnik 2024-11-09 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, he already knows him. Well, that's good. It shouldn't come as a surprise that Silco would already see the opportunity in aligning.

Miller nods. ]


I would imagine so. She is not one to accept sitting idly. If you wish to meet her, she manages the security at the Queens casino.