19 People of Note and Noteable events (1/2)
After doing his marital duty. Galahad embraced the last and first lover of everyman, oblivion. Unfortunately, he was awakened before he could fully satiate his thirst. *knock knock*
Katerina mumbled something before falling back into deep sleep. She was a heavy sleeper.
Galahad stood up and silently opened the door. He looked at the man and asked quietly.
”What is the matter?”
The man looking slightly worried responded.
”Sire about two hours ago a noble arrived before the outer gates of Highkeep. As it was late at night, we didn't open the gates. We assumed he will be someone of similar standing to you. Especially since he didn't make a fuss about the whole waiting outside until the morning thing. When Karlos was doing his early rounds. He struck a conversation with the gate guard. When he asked about the heraldry of the nobles banners. The guard described a black wave in a green background. He then ordered the fastest runner. Me”
He pointed to himself.
”To come over as quickly as I could and spread the news.”
Galahads jaw dropped, and he muttered.
”What in the name of all that is holy does the Duke of Norvik doing here. I need to leave immediately to meet him.”
As Galahad started walking off.
The guard grabbed him by the shoulder and said.
”Sire I understand that this man is a big Hog. But you should probably put on something more presentable. He has been waiting for two hours already. I am sure ten minutes won't change much.”
Galahad nodded and responded.
”Yeah, you are right. But it is not every day the Hero of Boreia, the Duke of Norvik appears before your gates, is it?
After that Galahad went back inside his room he quickly washed up and wore his finest silk clothes his only silk clothes. After that, he followed the guard towards the gatehouse. The early morning was rather chilly even though it was almost late spring. After a while, Galahad asked the guard.
”Is it just me or is it surprisingly chilly for this time of year?”
The guard nodded and responded.
”No worries my lord it is actually quite common here. We get the Siv wind from the northern wastes even in the mid-summer. But I heard that it isn't quite so common further south and apparently Gragon almost never gets it. There is some smart people reason for that I am sure. ”
Galahad nodded, and the duo kept walking in silence before finally reaching the gatehouse. When they came within viewing distance of the walls a rather nervous Karlos rushed down as his life depended on it. After a rather long moment of him trying to catch his breath, he said.
”Sire the Duke of Norvik is outside, and we had him waiting for the past three hours?”
Galahad sighed heavily and responded.
”Well, of course, we are going to speak truthfully. Deception only works against lesser men additionally is unchivalrous,”
Karlos nodded and the group continued up to the gate.In front of the gate stood three men in the center a rather unimpressive but stoic looking lone man in his early sixties with the only defining feature his completely greyed hair with a moderately sized baggage train behind him.And two knights holding up the house's banner a black wave in a green background.
Galahad smiled and said.
”Greetings Duke Elbert. I am Sir Galahad the dutiful servant of the crown on the frontier. To what do I have the honor of your illustrious company. After all, I am the lowliest of nobles.”
The man looked at Galahad for a minute before he spoke slowly and calmly.His voice just loud enough but imbued with a coldness.
”Sir Galahad calling yourself a dutiful servant may well be true. After all, you did develop this land to the greatest extent it has ever been and there are no real foreign adversaries you can pledge your allegiance to except perhaps to some type of accursed chief deep in the wastes. On your second point, your title isn't hedge knight is landed knight but by the look of it Baronet is more accurate and when I return to the capital I will official upgrade your title. To the Baronet of Highkeep not that it changes much but at least your heir won't need to become a knight first before he can inherit your fief. But if you are lucky and with the good graces of your brother, you will probably be a count or a duke by the time you die. As for your question, I am here to deliver my grandson into the hands of your brother. I am well aware that such dealings would normally bring to you some benefit as such I brought three gifts one for each brother and one for your Lados willing heir. But such matters should be discussed over a hearty meal rather than out here in the cold. ”
Galahad nodded and looked towards one of his guards before saying.
”Open the gates and escort our guests inside.”
He then looked back towards the olden Duke
”Alright, it shall be done. But you will need to excuse me I will need to set up the feast and send a messenger over to my brother. After all your visit was rather unexpected. As for your men, they are invited over to the barracks or they could also head over to the Inn.”
The Duke nodded and responded.
”A feast would be too much how about we allow our men to fraternize outside while we talk inside.”
Galahad nodded and said.
”Alright.”
After that Galahad and the Duke headed inside the keep.
After Galahad sat on his throne and the duke took one of the chairs a slow silence filled the room before Galahad eventually broke it. He then asked with evident curiosity.