Unity and Peace Proposal

[Devon]

Trevor listened intently, his face never betraying anything he thought on the topic at hand. Once it was finished he nodded his head and bridged his fingers together. "That is quite the idea," he said slowly. "Now what would make the other nations want to even do a competition with Morilanta, especially Anarlina."

[Kender Bard]

"There's be nothing to force their participation," Vasil explained mildly. "One hopes they would have the virtue to understand the spirit of the gathering and set their differences aside for it. If not..." Vasil shrugged. "Then I feel it would reflect poorly on them. At any rate, do you feel the idea worth pursuing?"

[Devon]

"I think it is, I'm just trying to think of how to get everyone else involved with it," Trevor replied. "Now how often would the games be held and would it be in Reave every time?"

[Skittlebug]

Demetri was surprised to finally hear what Vasil's proposition was, he'd been patient on the way here and not asked, figuring that he'd find out anyway. It was quite the idea, though he couldn't help but have the same thoughts about it as Trevor. Could it really work? Either way, it wasn't his place to interject, so he simply listened curiously, and quietly, as the two men discussed.

[Kender Bard]

"I think once every few years would suffice," Vasil suggested, "Too often and people won't be as likely to join. Maybe every two, three, or four years? And I'll admit I haven't thought far enough ahead to discuss other hosts. I think if we can manage it at least once that would be a spectacular feat. So, for now, let's assume that Reave would be the permanent host--presuming you would be comfortable with that arrangement."

[Devon]

"If the other nations decided to participate Reave would gain a great financial benefit from hosting," Trevor said, thinking this might be another good reason to get other nations to agree. "If they agree we either make a neutral site or move every few years to a different host. I doubt anyone would want to go into Morilanta."

[Kender Bard]

"I think that if it becomes as much of a success as I hope, then moving it around would be a good idea," Vasil put in with a small smile. "But again, I wasn't thinking that far. To be honest, it's been a dream I've been nurturing for some time with little success. I was delighted when you actually answered my letter. If you like the idea, I could use a voice with weight to carry it to the ears of the other world leaders."

[Devon]

"It wouldn't be a bad time to do it now," Trevor admitted. "Now that the demon mess seems to be over I think people need a bit of an escape. I can't promise you anything, but I will try to see what the other leaders think."

[Kender Bard]

Vasil smiled brightly. "If you'll allow us to stay in Reave for a few days, I'd be happy to go into more detail with the games themselves. They're modeled a little after some of the games we have at the monastery."

[Devon]

"I'll arrange a room for the two of you in one of our inns nearby," Trevor told him. "We can discuss the games tomorrow, I'll see about getting some people together and we can see how to play these games as well," he said.

[Kender Bard]

"That sounds good to me," Vasil agreed, rising and bowing again to Trevor. "I look forward to demonstrating." He smiled at Demetri. "Perhaps my pupil can assist."

[Skittlebug]

Demetri rose and bowed when Vasil did, though his brows raised at the suggestion that he could help demonstrate. He'd be happy to, of course, but now he was even more curious what the events were to be.

[Kender Bard]

The next day, Vasil returned bright and early, washed and dressed in a better version of his outfit. He'd done stretches--and made Demetri do the same--after breakfast and was feeling limber and energetic, eager to impress Trevor. His walk to the Lord of Clear's house was lighthearted.

[Devon]

Trevor answered the door and welcomed the two men inside. " I figured we could just go out back and you could show me how the games are played there. I hope you don't mind an audience my children may be joining us."

[Kender Bard]

"If they wish to watch, I have no concerns," Vasil answered. "As long as they stay where it's safe. We will at times be throwing things around. Primarily though, I'm not sure they'll be entertained. The games celebrate mastery of the body and athleticism. We rarely incorporate sign-use as it's seen as an unfair variable. In the games, every man is equal no matter what signs, how many, or lack thereof."