Demands|Maelstrom

[Kender Bard]

The Wind that rode forth was making his peace with the Forces. But he also realized that the message he bore was too important to drop and run from.

He rode a single white mare, and now raised a white flag to wave as he approached. Salacia thought it couldn't hurt to make extra sure they got the point.

The Wind stopped a good distance away, just out of normal bow range, and took a deep breath, projecting his voice, "Parley! I call parley! I bear a message to the whole of Maelstrom from Talen'sul and Queen Lya!"

[Northen Light36]

Dismissive laughter rings out, helped by the projective abilities of a wind slave. "And what message does the Queen of weakness send?" Mathew calls, striding forward, flanked by guards and with Shadow's sword clearly displayed. "A plea to be sent to join her fool of a husband? That can certainly be aranged." He laughs again. "Deliver your message Wind."

[Kender Bard]

The Wind gave Mathew a look of hate and loathing before speaking up again, hoping the bulk of the city could hear him. If he lived through this, he'd surely be hoarse afterwards, projection powers or no. "Queen Lya demands the following of her renegade state: First, the return of King Shadow's body, intact, for burial, as per the customs of Storm types. Secondly, the immediate and safe release of Flash Calder, Tuono Dalsa, and Amaro Melissan into the care and custody of the Crown. And, thirdly, immediate forfeiture of Maelstrom back to the Kingdom and the exiling of Mathew Melissan for high treason. If these demands are not met, then Queen Lya will immediately declare war on Maelstrom!"

There were already contingency plans that if the messenger did not make it back alive, war would be declared as well.

[Northen Light36]

Mathew snorts. "Tell your Queen that Shadow's body was dealt with in a manner approperate to his status as a traitor to the old laws, which Maelstorm once again follows. Tuono Dalsa was found guilty of treason and his sentance was carried out last night, while Flash Calder is being questioned. As for Amaro..." Mathew's expression darkens. "Lya has no right to meddle in my family affairs. Amaro Melissan is guilty of treason and murder and will be sentanced in due course. Let Lya send her armies to their deathes. The blood will be on her hands."

[Kender Bard]

The Wind scowled; he had expected such an answer, but the sting was no less severe. Wheeling around on his horse, he took off to deliver the news to the Queen.