[PT(1100's);IC]Wife searched for Heir Fernandes

[Feodalist]

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The count was sitting on a chair, made of the finest woods of Asturia, he sighed, he looked next to him, a chair that was made for his wife, but whom it might be? He stood up and walked towards his chamber, he saw his shining armour he wore days ago during the championships, his stewards now busy cleaning it up for the special tournament that would be held in his name, his coat of arms and colour of his region shining on it. He touched it, looking in it, as if it was his new body. He was roughly woken up by that dream when his steward woke him up from his daydream;

'Are you allright m'lord?'
'Yes, yes I am' Fernandes replied
'Well, Fernandes, I have to speak with you about something' his steward said

The steward was Alejandro, an old man, alive for 70 years, he saw Fernandes being raised up from a little boy to the man he became now.

'Your parents will deal with a big pressure now, they see their small son evolve into a man now, make them proud' Alejandro said, and Fernandes replied nodding.

Fernandes walked back to the great hall, where he waited for his first guests.

[Khornera]

Count Fernandes' Castle
Great Hall


Alongside her seemingly endless retinue of guards and advisors, Princess Lilith IV arrogantly entered the great hall of Count Fernandes. She was flanked by her bodyguards who wore full steel body-armor, and in front of her stood a sinister figure in yellow robes, whose face was concealed in the shadow of his hood.

The figure took a few steps forward, its boots making a clackin noise on the floor.

"Count Fernandes....." he said in a grim tone.

"I present to you, Princess Lilith IV of Khornera." he took a step sideways and the Princess walked out of the crowd of bodyguards and companions. She wore a long blood red dress decorated with gold. She made a slight now towards the Count, yet remained silent.

[Feodalist]

Heir to Count Fernandes stood up and kneeled down before the feet of Princess Lilith IV

'M'lday? and he kissed her hand

He took her hand, as an invitation of showing her around the castle, he hoped she would accept it

[Khornera]

"Ofcourse..." Princess Lilith IV responded, in a sweet yet calculating tone. She followed the young Count trough the castle. Trying to assess the Count's personality.


In the meantime her personal guard remained stationary in the main hall, standing completely still and motionless. Their red cloaks covered most of their body, leaving only their shining plumed helmets sticking out. The robed figure moved quietly towards the steward. The man in the yellow robes was known by many simply as one of the 'Viziers', agents of the Royal Council. Common superstition held that they where completely soulless, and it could be right. They made everyone in the same room as them feel uneasy.

"It is in the best interest of your County that the Count marries the Princess.... I would advice that you remind him of that." the Vizier said in an arrogant yet cold tone, his face being concealed under his hood. "Small counties such as yours can not stay independent for long, they are either annexed by empires or destroyed from within. A marriage such as this can forge a powerfull relationship between Asturia and Khornera."


In the meantime Princess Lilith IV was trying to start a conversation with Count Fernandes. "So, what can you tell me about Asturia? Forgive me but i do not know much about your county."

[Feodalist]

Castle of Argion
Courtyard & Walls

'Ofcourse my lady' Fernandes said with a warm and friendly smile. He walked across the castle, into the courtyard, He helped her stepping over the stairs, which led to the walls the castle had been protecting for a long while. Heir to Count Fernandes felt the cold air from the sea, which was unusual for this time of the year. He looked towards the princess, which wearing the most beautifull dress he had seen.

'So, which land do you rule, my lord?' she asked. And on that, Fernandes smiled and pointed with his finger.

'Do you see the sea over there, to our right? There lies our harbour, our main port and our economic center. On the left there lies the mountains, and beyond that the realm of our King Wuter. The rest you see my lady, is our realm.' he said with full pride. Do you want to see perhaps more of this noble castle? he asked further

Castle of Argion
The Grand Hall

Alejandro, the main steward of Fernandes, reacted in anger.

''Our king Wuter already protects us from foreign invasions sir, we do not fear opponents, and we certainly do not fear strangers. Alejandro said in a neutral but also angry tone.

[Khornera]

The Grand Hall

The 'Vizier'

Beneath the shadows a sinister smile formed on the Vizier's face. "I did not mean to offend you. But your King is only a man, and a man can be broken." he said in the same cold, and emotionless tone as before.

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Courtyard & Walls

Princess Lilith IV

"I would be honored." The Princess replied with a warm smile. "Your country is quite beautiful. Tell me, have you ever visited my homeland?"

[Feodalist]

Castle of Argion
Courtyard & Walls

Fernandes was laughing, and looked at the ground at the same time. 'No' he answered. He looked back at the princess, and with a charming laugh he said

'But I would certainly love to do so, my lady' he bowed for her and kissed her hand. Dusk setted in, and the sun began to disappear.

'Shall we go back to the castle, my lady?' He asked

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Castle of Argion
Grand Hall

Alejandro looked angry towards the Vizier, and he said that he should go to the Count for diplomatic talking. At the same moment Fernandes returned, and he ordered all stewards to set up for the dinner he planned, all seats and tables were used for a gigantic dinner row, and all different kinds of food were brought to the hall.

Fernandes asked to the princess: 'May I set next to you? My lady?

[Khornera]

Grand Hall

Princess Lilith IV

"Ofcourse you may." she said in a friendly tone towars the Count. She then asked him "I assume you where expecting a bit more suitors to arrive?"

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Grand Hall

The 'Vizier'

The Vizier stood motionlessly and utterly silent in one of the dark corners of the Grand Hall, attracting no attention to himself. Though his presence unnerved many in the room. He quietly observed the feast. And after a few minutes he decided to sit down in front of the Steward, his face still hidden from sight. He ate very little, and uttered not a single word. Yet a cold breeze emanated from him towards the Steward, whom could feel a chill run down his spine.

[Feodalist]

Castle de Argion
Great Hall

Heir to Count Fernandes smiled, and sat down next to the Princess. He looked towards her and she looked confused at the food, the Heir to Count said;

'Do you know what to eat my lady?' and he adviced her some of the chicken filled with figs, at the same time he looked in her eyes, and he stared at it for a couple of seconds, abruptly ending it with a: ''Excuse me my lady, you asked if I expected more guests and, yes, I do actually'' he said with an humble smile

Alejandro, at the same time, looked suspisciously towards the Vizier, he didn't like him, no matter it was his looks and some kind of aura around the person, he would definitly tell the Count after the dinner.

The dinner ended, and hence began the bedtime. Heir to Count Fernandes still walked with the Princess around the courtyard, looking at the stars.

''Do you like them, my lady?''

[Khornera]

Castle de Argion
Courtyard

"Why yes, i do actually. It reminds me of my family keep, where i grew up." she paused for a couple of seconds. "Say, have you made your choice yet? Not that there currently are a lot of options?" she asked while sitting on the edge of the wall with a cute look in her face.


Castle de Argion
Great Hall

After the feast had ended the Vizier walked trough the halls in solitude, his head slightly tilted towards the floor, as to better hide his face in the shadows. His arms where completely concealed beneath his bright yellow robe. He did not pay attention to anyone whom he passed in the halls, ignoring them completely as if they did not exist.

And beneath his hood he smiled.

[Feodalist]

Castle de Argion
Courtyard

Fernandes began to sit down next to Lilith and stared into her eyes ''Well, as odds are now, I think you are the most beautifull women I can choose off'' he came closer and said ''Not that I would choose another women if I could have the chance to.'' he smiled and he hoped he could make a more romantic evening this night.

Castle de Argion
Private Quarters

Alejandro didn't trust this all, he decided to go to the Count's chambers, but while on the moment he went to the Count's chamber, he encountered the vizier...

[Clement XV]

Lady Elizabeth jumped slightly as the carriage went over a slight bump, bringing two of her small, pale hands up to adjust her feathered cap and the large ruby pendant that adorned it. "Abominable roads..." She sighs, shaking her head slowly, looking over to the other figure in the carriage. "And why could Cardinal Prisyzslaw not attend me may I ask?" With a slight grumble the other occupant of the carriage sits up, adjusting the red biretta upon his head, and brushing off his red and white robes. "The Cardinal is busy with Church Affairs I am afraid m'lady...I shall have to suffice." Lady Elizabeth nods her head, disappointed and feeling looked over by the Cardinal, she adjusts the red sleeves of her dress, nodding as she looks over herself. "Twill be nice to get out of this carriage I must say..." The man, Archbishop Giroud Temayes (T-mays) leans to look out of one of the carriage windows. "Yes..I believe we are approaching..." The procession slowly came to a halt outside of the royal palace, a total of two carriages stopping outside of the gates. Out of the second carriage springs a number of uniformed guards as well as a small entourage of priests. One of the priests approaches the first carriage, opening the door and escorting the Archbishop and Lady out. Lady Elizabeth smiles, nodding as she looks up at the palace, before beginning to head inside.

The Archbishop nods, taking a few moments before following after her. "See if you can't find a place to rest, if you can, a monastery...We're no longer in Czi now, so we don't have to have such a...strict schedule..." He chuckles, shaking his head. "Blessed be the Lord 'eh?" He pats the priest on the shoulder before hurrying off after the Lady, flanked by four guards.

Archbishop Temayes:

The Czi Guards:

[Khornera]

Castle de Argion
Courtyard

Lilith leaned forward towards the Count and held his hands. "Close your eyes..." she said softly.


Castle de Argion
Private Quarters

The Vizier kept on walking trough the corridor, walking directly towards Alejandro yet paying no attention to him. When the distance between them was only one more meter, the Vizier stopped.

"I have the feeling this marriage is going to work out don't you think?"

[Feodalist]

Castle de Argion
Courtyard

Fernandes closed his eyes and he smiled, he leaned to the front, hoping for something... ''Yes please'' he whispered

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Castle de Argion
Halls/Private Quarters

Alejandro smiled, ''Yes, indeed it does'' he said in anger, and at the same time he heared a big shout from the ports, he rushed towards the castle guard, asking what it was;

''Candidates for the Heir to Count!'' the Guard replied

''Open the doors!'' count Hernandes said

And they saw a beautifull women walking inside their hall from Clement XV

[Khornera]

Castle de Argion
Courtyard

The Princess leaned forward and passionately kissed the Count on his lips for a few short seconds.

Castle de Argion
Private Quarters

The Vizier frowned at hearing the shouts from outside. He knew what this meant.... Competition. Something that he did not appreciate.

[Feodalist]

Castle de Argion
Courtyard

Fernandes looked both confused and excited, he grabbed the princess at her wrist and he suddenly began to kiss her with passion. The prince suffered from the 1st sin, lust, and that would become clear to the princess now.

[Khornera]

Castle de Argion
Courtyard

Ironically, Princess Lilith IV, like many Khorneran Nobles, also had a reputation for being lustfull. As she kissed with the prince she gentle stroked his leg, she took a brief pause and asked: "Why don't we go to your chamber?"


And from the shadows the Vizier was watching, unnoticed.

And a devious smile formed on his face.

[Clement XV]

Lady Elizabeth smiles as she walks smoothly into the hall, he long dress flowing behind her, hazel eyes scanning the hall, she looks up at all the figures, being a good deal shorter than many of them. She smiles as she approaches whom she thought the Count was. She smiles, dipping into a curtsie and bowing your head. "Your majesty I assume?" Her voice was soft and high-toned. As she looks up she brushes some of the curly brown hair from her face. "Lady Elizabeth Marie of Brouxhton at your service..." The Archbishop enters behind her, standing with arms crossed, he adjusts the large crucifix about his neck, pushing his red biretta upon his head.

[Feodalist]

Castle de Argion
Royal Quarters

Fernandes took the Princess to his private quarters, still kissing her and throwing her on his bed, he laid down on her and kindly asked ''Well my Highness, what next?'' with a playable laugh

Castle de Argion
Grand Hall

''No, no, no your majesty, I'm not the count, I am the Guardian of Fernandes, protecting him and educating him for his future task'' Alejandro said with a smile ''Heir to Count Fernandes is now in the courtyard, I'll guide you to him''

But, Alejandro didn't know that he was now in the quarters with another women, and neither did the newly arrived guests...

[Clement XV]

Castle de Argion
Grand Gall

Lady Elizabeth smiles, nodding her head. "Please sir, lead the way..." The Archbishop comes closer, following at a foot or two distance.

[Khornera]

Castle de Argion
Royal Quarters

The Princess calmly laid on the bed with a cheeky smile on her face. She slowly removed the red satin gloves that she wore over her arms. "Well, i think we both know what is going to happen don't you?" She turned around and laid on her chest, with her back towards the Count. "Undress me, My Lord." she said in a seductive and quiet tone.

Castle de Argion
Courtyard

The Vizier stood in the courtyard, overlooking the seas. His yellow robe moving quietly in the wind. In the distance he could hear the sounds of the Steward and the other guests approaching. He smiled again, as devious as before. He would love to see the look on the stewards face.

[Feodalist]

Castle de Argion
Royal Quarters

Fernandes looked inside the eyes of the women, as lustfull as they were, he crawled on her, looking in her eyes...they smiled, laughed and cried, after an hour they were exhausted, and the deed was done, and the 2 held eachothers' hands, when suddenly...

Castle de Argion
Halls

Alejandro walked through the halls towards the courtyard, guiding the guests, when he heared a groam from the Royal Quarters, he opened the door, and saw the Heir lying togheter with the Princess of Khornera. The Princess of Clement presumambly saw it, and he let the door open, made a cross, and walked away in shame.

[Khornera]

Castle de Argion
Royal Quarters

"Well this is an unexpected intrusion." The Princess said jokingly as the Steward opened the door. For some reason she did not mind being seen in such a compromising situation, she actually enjoyed the adrenaline boost that it gave her.

She knew that what happened would seal their marriage.

"Close the door will you?" she asked. Though deep down she would not mind if anyone let the door open. She turned to the Count and whispered. "Wanna to go again?"

[Feodalist]

Castle de Argion
Royal Quarters

"Ofcourse" the Heir said with a smile. "But wait" he answered quickly "Perhaps our new guests wants to join too" and he ran towards the other princess and grabbed her around the waist to drag her to his bed

[Clement XV]

Lady Elizabeth screeched, falling back against the Archbishop at the sight, when the man ran forward and grabbed at her the Archbishop raised his free hand, bringing his cane down at the man. "Back you fool, back!" He scowls, pushing Lady Elizabeth behind himself, eyes wide as he motions the sign of the cross. "How dare you, how dare you sir!" He scowls.