r/ElderScrollsPowers • u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn • Aug 15 '15
[SECRET] Meetings with the Jarls SECRET
A tall, blonde nord by the name of Perrif had left the Imperial City for Skyrim, under guard merely to protect from bandits and wildlife. Within her possessions was a seal of the Emperor; she was speaking on behalf of him. She would enter the various holds, requesting private audience with the Jarls. What she had to say was for their ears only.
She also stops to speak with General Tullius when she goes to speak with High King Torygg.
[META: This way I can ‘talk’ with each provincial leader in turn and figure things out, without it being a huge ruckus like the Imperial War Summit was. (Which I wholeheartedly apologise for, sorry guys! Hopefully this is okay.)]
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Aug 15 '15
"Greetings, please tell me what messages my lord has for me, and if there is anything I must do for him."
Tullius says amiably
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 15 '15
"First that he will be sending a legion of 10,000 men to your command. Secondly, these visits I am paying to the Jarls...they are in regards to White-Gold Concordat, and the impending war that the Emperor believes is coming. As you know now, the Aldmeri have invaded Hammerfell. Hit by crises in their homeland, they may be at the weakest we can catch them at. The Emperor wants to know your thoughts on the issue."
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Aug 15 '15
Tullius hesitates for a moment.
"I think it's best that we go to a more private location for this. Follow me."
Tullius says with a lowered voice.
After arriving into the General's War Room, he begins.
"I am all in favor of a war against the Aldmerii. Hammerfell is disturbingly close to Skyrim and I will help with the Fourth and Thirteenth Legions. But however, the Emperor must make sure that the other Legions are fit for service, lest we avoid another Concordat."
"However, it is getting dark, and you don't want to be in the harsh cold of Skyrim outside of the walls of Solitude at Night. I invite you to stay the night in a well-appointed Guest room before moving on."
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 15 '15
She nodded. "Our people must be ready, and hopefully the Jarls are willing to devote some of their men as well. The Aldmeri threaten all of us."
She laughed when he spoke of being out in the cold. "Sir, I'm a nord–we were made for this weather. Still, I won't refuse a soft bed. Especially after all of this travelling. Thank you."
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u/chandeod Jarl Siddgeir of Falkreath Aug 15 '15
A guard escorts Perrif into the Jarls private office within the long house in Falkreath. "How can I help you today Imperial Messenger? Would you like a drink or a meal? Help yourself".
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 15 '15
"Thank you, Jarl Siddgeir," she said warmly, grateful for the hospitality she was given. It had been a long journey, and it would be longer still, as this was her first stop.
"My visit is in regards to the White-Gold Concordat. We may have the best and only opportunity we can have–to strike at the Dominion when it is at its weakest, and bring aid to our western brethren. I would want to know your thoughts on the matter, and where Falkreath would stand if the Empire were to go to war with the Dominion for a second time."
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u/chandeod Jarl Siddgeir of Falkreath Aug 15 '15
"Sit and tell me about this opportunity"
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 15 '15
The woman took a seat, and fixed her gaze on the Jarl. "The Dominion cannot be allowed to take Hammerfell. If it does, it will have a strategic foothold on the land, through both Elsweyr and Hammerfell. Can we count on your support if we go to war with the Dominion?"
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u/chandeod Jarl Siddgeir of Falkreath Aug 16 '15
"The Empire has my full support"
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 17 '15
"Excellent. Thank you, Jarl Siddgeir. The Emperor will appreciate this. Let's kick those Thalmor bastards out."
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u/oscar623 Jarl Igmund of the Reach Aug 15 '15
"Welcome to Understone Keep,no doubt you're hungry after you're long trip,please join me for dinner"
Says Jarl Igmund as he invites Perrif inside.
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 15 '15
"Thank you, Jarl Igmund," she replied, marvelling at the great dwarven-made keep, and how her footsteps echoed. Markarth was a fascinating city, that much was for certain.
"Do you have somewhere private where we can discuss what the Emperor has tasked me with?"
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u/oscar623 Jarl Igmund of the Reach Aug 15 '15
"Please come with me to my private living quarters."
After they arrive the Jarl's face grows worried.
"What does the Emperor wish for you to discuss with me?"
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 15 '15
"As you may already have been told, the Aldmeri Dominion is waging war on Hammerfell. The Emperor believes this is part of a plan to seize a foothold on the mainland, in addition to what they have in Elsweyr. I want to first know your thoughts on this, and if you are willing and able to commit any soldiers to the Empire should war break out between us and the Dominion."
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u/oscar623 Jarl Igmund of the Reach Aug 15 '15
I cannot spare our troops for now,as the forsworn raids are terrorising my people.However I will attempt to negotiate a temporary truce with the forsworn,hopefully they will see that all men must unite against the elven threat.
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 15 '15
She nodded. "I understand. Hopefully a truce can be negotiated. Otherwise, I can see how the Forsworn might want to take advantage of this."
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u/mightierjake --- Aug 15 '15
Irileth:
My Jarl, there is an Imperial woman from the Imperial City. The Emperor has sent her to speak with you.
Jarl Balgruuf:
About time, the Empire has a lot to answer for on behalf of the Thalmor's behaviour as of late. Let her speak to me...
Jarl Balgruuf waits until Perrif steps forward before Balgruuf's throne.
What is it, Imperial? Is there a problem in the Empire, or have you come to introduce more taxes and laws?
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 15 '15
"No taxes and laws, Jarl Balgruuf," Perrif replied, "though I understand your anger. I wish to speak with you and your housecarl alone." Most jarls' housecarls wouldn't leave their side, and she understood. But she had a feeling this housecarl could be trusted as much as Balgruuf himself. But the rest of the court...she couldn't be so sure.
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u/mightierjake --- Aug 15 '15
Jarl Balgruuf:
If you insist. Irileth, let's continue this upstairs.
The Jarl allows Perrif and Irileth to follow him upstairs to a more private location which appears to function as Balgruuf's own study. A guard is already there, but Balgruuf signals for him to leave.
What do you want to discuss, Imperial, if not taxes and laws?
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 15 '15
"The White-Gold Concordat. We are going to abolish it. This in turn will put us into conflict with the Aldmeri Dominion. The Emperor believes, however, that is both strategic and in the interest of the people. We want to know your thoughts, and--should war break out between the Empire and the Dominion--what Whiterun would be willing to commit to the war effort."
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u/mightierjake --- Aug 16 '15
Jarl Balgruuf:
I am not going to allow Whiterun to get involved directly in a rerun of the Great War. Some of Tamriel is still feeling the effects of it. However, abolishing the Concordat is a brave decision, and if it is the decision of the Emperor himself, then who am I to argue? If it takes the abolition of the Concordat for the Thalmor to stop persecuting Skyrim, then so be it.
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 16 '15
She nodded. "I understand." The Emperor had left it up to each of the regional leaders–if they were able to commit forces to the war, or willing, then they could, but as had been said, they didn't need to. Hopefully the Dominion wouldn't end up at Skyrim's door–that would mean the fall of either Cyrodiil or High Rock, most likely.
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u/mightierjake --- Aug 16 '15
Jarl Balgruuf:
So that settles it then, the Concordat is to be abolished? I hope the Divines favour the Empire, we'll need all the strength we can muster to repel the inevitable Aldmeri backlash.
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 16 '15
She nodded. "The legions will be marching soon following the abolishment of the Concordat." She hoped that they would be in Whiterun's prayers when they did.
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u/MrNameisme Skald Felgeif, the Pale | The Children of the Harvester Aug 15 '15
"What brings a messenger all the way from the Imperial City to Dawnstar?" asks Jarl Skald as his unexpected guest approaches. Nodding to the servant in the corner, he continues "Bulfrek- bring up a seat for our guest."
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 16 '15
[Meta: It's Sunday now, but Caeo said I could make this one post. <3 ]
"Thank you, Jarl Skald," she replied. "I am Perrif. As you may already know, Hammerfell has been invaded by the Dominion. We wish to know your thoughts on the situation, and if Dawnstar is able to lend us troops when we end up going to war with the Aldmeri."
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u/MrNameisme Skald Felgeif, the Pale | The Children of the Harvester Aug 16 '15
"To war with the Dominion?" Skald chuckles. "We may not be the biggest hold, but we'll throw what we've got against the elves. We'll teach them to try and ban Talos."
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 16 '15
"Yes. And with Talos as our witness, we will drive them out," she said. She had no love for the Dominion; few did, she supposed. Except those who stood to profit from them. "The Emperor will appreciate your contribution."
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u/MrNameisme Skald Felgeif, the Pale | The Children of the Harvester Aug 17 '15
"Spectacular. I'll ensure my men are prepared to march." Skald says, nodding to himself. "Is there anything else you need? A bed for the night, perhaps? The northern shore care be perilous in the dark."
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u/mewtwo928 Tel Fyr/Tel Mithryn Aug 17 '15
She nodded. It was good to hear. "That would be appreciated, Jarl Skald."
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u/MrNameisme Skald Felgeif, the Pale | The Children of the Harvester Aug 17 '15
"Bulfrek!" shouts the man to his nearby servant. "Find a bed for the good lady Perrif. We don't want our guests sleeping on the floor, now do we?"
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