Suitors

Jang's Suitors
==Personal Relationship Scores==
Jang's Charisma + Gifts + Prestige Points with Faction + Personal Relationship + Other Factors
Reach a certain Romance score for the lady to consider you.
==Suitors==
Lady Jennavieve Kensen (Wiz 2/Nob 6) from Daggermark (by way of letter) notes she would consider a proposal if she could bring him three of the wild horses of Windchaser's brood. She will give 7K per horse anyway to make it worth his while.
Queen Natala Surtova of Brevoy.
Milicent Orlovsky (Nob 1, Exp 3, Barb 1)-27 initially, about 28 now.-Stern. Businesslike.-Dresses conservatively.-Niece of Lord Poul Orlovsky. [about 12-15th in line to the position]-Fled to the area with her brother Bjorn and his wife and children.-She is reknowned for her business skills and ran a line of successful tanning and tailoring shops and bear-skinners in the harsh north.KNOW CHECK-She is also famous for decking out workers who don't adhere to her standards for quality.-Quality first, Shrewdness second, Honesty third, and then come the customers.-Hates surtovas. Dislikes the Lodovkas; but notes that Lord Jang has "made something of himself rather than just a two-bit raider."-She's never been married. Had several suitors, but they were "not suitably impressed"-Plain; reddish hair.http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTY3MDAyMTExNV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTI2MDkzMg@@._V1._SX540_SY720_.jpg (Older picture)
: JANG: [I'd definently meet with her under the guise of setting up some tanning work; However, the Orlovsky issues might make things more interesting]
Lady Constance Devine-35, now 36.-Anastasia brings up Constance when you mention you are searching for a suitor... Ansastasia criticizes Constance, her former employer, for being too sharp and barren; and she suggests that she would be a better choice. But she feels duty bound to mention the lady, since you indicated interest, and the Lady herself wrote to her suggesting such a mercantile alliance.-Bought her title of nobility.-Runs a merchant network that has grown amply in the past 5 years from nothing to a vast network in the three kingdoms of the Wasted Lands to Brevoy.-Has been romantically linked to Lord Surtova; however, it is told that the Lord's sister strongly disapproved of the Lady Constance.-Was previously married to a rich old merchant (Edward; 42 married Constance, at the time a 21 year old); who died and left her with the inheritance 7 years ago that she turned around.
Anastasia-29 now 30.-Was Lady Constance's number one agent in the Wasted Lands. Was picked and hired by you. She has had several discrete relationships with travelers from foreign lands and visits to the male whorehouses, but the only reason you know is is because your spymaster passed it onto you as part of a regular report.
Melisane the Nixie.-Svetlana mentions that Melisane the Nixie keeps sending things to the castle; finally figured out that they were meant for you. May want to check that out.-Melisane has been sending smiley faces with pictures of people waving at each other. One is the king and the other is her.-Melisane heard a lot about lord Jang and just wants to meet him.-Wants to have fun with him.
Patricia Orfino-18.-5th daughter, 7th child of the youngest sister of the Mayor of Mivon (King Mayor Chas Orfino) [the Ruler of Mivon is another Relative, "The Lady", Snooki).-RESEARCH (Basically, Patricia's like snooki and no one wants her).-Often very drunk.-Known to have had many many many lovers of both genders, though she is heterosexual, she just enjoys the scandal.-Probably would be fairly fecund, given family history of huge families.-Basically an insult that they proposed someone so low down on the royal scale.
REJECTED. Lady Lily Ravensblade (nee' Teskerton) (Rog 1/Nob 4) - Jang is not interested in the gold-digger who came to the provinces to get rich, even though she is very pretty. Besides, she has now settled down with one of his vassals, marrying Coran Ravensblade.-Fun-22 at the beginning; about 24 now.-House allied with Orlovsky.-Was betrothed to an older man in the Orlovsky family and she fled. The betrothal was to pay a family debt. She came with a bunch of cash though and she's been investing in the plushies and providing hints and advice to Bren Tanner on how to improve them and make them cuddly "for every lady and child in the land." She suggested putting tags on each with names for the plush creatures.
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==Correspondence with the Queen==
Below see the letter sent to Natala Surtova. While not directly suggesting an arranged marriage yet, it is trying to set the foundation.
In additions, Jang would like to send a gift with his letter. However, he is not sure what the queen might favor. Maybe Anastasia might know. He has some ideas:
Bottles of fire wineElegantly carved statuette made from rare wood from the forestsAncient ruins from the Taldin Empire
To: Natala Surtova, Queen of Brevoy
From: Jang Lodovka of Xanadu'''
My most honored queen, I send greetings from the southern lands. I am one of several individuals that volunteered for an expedition 3 years ago to pacify the Wasted Lands.
I am pleased to report that the lands are safe once more for commerce. The bandits lead by a vicious scoundrel called himself the “Stag Lord” were soundly defeated. And those few who survived have fled to the four winds.
However, those exploits are in the past. This evening, I write to you about the future. The territory of Xanadu has grown from fewer than a dozen trappers and traders to a bustling land with over ten thousand inhabitants. Already caravans and barges make their way to Brevoy loaded with fine trade goods. Our lands protect the gateway to the kingdom to the south acting as a buffer with the surrounding river kingdoms.
With the rising tides of the Xanadu comes new opportunities. The original expedition to the southern lands was organized by nobles from Houses Surtova, Garess, Orlovsky, and the Swordlords of Restov. As time goes on, alliances are strengthened and weakened as circumstances dictate. Xanadu has always been loyal to the crown of Brevoy, but the time has come to seal our alliance.
Already House Lodovsky has been rewarded with generous trade deals. House Surtova and all of Brevoy can also reap the benefits of the frontier lands. If you are interested in learning more about available opportunities, please send a reply. I eagerly await your words.
Yours Truly,
Jang Lodovka
Ruler of Xanadu
The latter two gifts are better, Anastasia recommends. However thesecond one may make you seem like a bumpkin. What did you have in mindfor the Taldan empire artifacts? Anything in particular? Or anythingfrom a particular part of your kingdom? I'll be trying to usemodifiers to see how she reacts to the gift. Anastasia's advicemechanically is that the first suggestion will probably result in anegative. The second one has a 50/50 chance of being slightly good orslightly bad. The third one is likely to be good, how good depends onwhat type of Taldan Artifact and wherefrom and how much it's worth...Talking to Varn or Chris' third character...forget her name might helpfigure something out on that end.
---He sends the Taldan Artifacts. Platinum Idol.
Within two weeks, a reply comes:
From Lord Verity Surtova, Aide to the Queen.
To the Lord Duke Jang.'''
Your letter has been received, as has your tribute. In these trying days you will please understand that all goods shipped to the Queen must undergo customs inspection; as a result she should receive the items in 3 to 6 weeks, except in the case of holidays--in which case the delay may be extended to 8 weeks.
The mention of a trade deal is of interest to the Court. What is also of interest to the court is that you appear to have developed enough wealth to stand on your own, especially given the influx of Rebels and Rebel Sympathisers to your land. This indicates that the time for greater tribute may be at hand.
The letter has been forwarded to Lord Baron Domani Surtova to read and he will respond regarding your proposal. Our Glorious Queen is currently indisposed and this discussion will be handled through Lord Baron Surtova.
Sincerely,Lord Verity Surtova.
About two weeks after that letter, another reply comes.
From Lord Baron Domani Surtova, Ruler of Port Ice.
We are aware of your expedition, Lord Jang.
We are pleased with the reports we have heard regarding your development of the region and we expect that a trade deal will be sealed. Lumber from your region could be deserious. We also hear you have a gold and a silver mine. This gold and silver can be traded to Mendev to fashion into charms against the Demonic Incursions there. We are the most appropriate house to trade these charms to the Mendevians and we will offer fair and seasonable rates.
We are concerned about the rising numbers of Orlovsky and Medveyed dissidents present in your territory, but we have been notified that you have acted with prudent discretion in dealing with extreme elements among them. We commend that and we ask that you continue dealing with them in that fashion. Any rebels, especially a one Wyndham Orlovsky, should be reported to the Dragon Throne and executed. We ask that you notify us of the status of any nobles who are to be executed and we will rapidly render a decision. The contact person for this type of communique should be Lord Adelbartus Surtova, the Crown's representative in Restov.
I also note pleasure that my third son, Quelk has proven himself quite the leader under your employ; however, I also note disappointment that you have not provided him the soldiers he needs to suppress rebels near "Olegton". Quelk however should not be making decisions on who to execute--that province is Adelbartus' province--you have done well to train Quelk but he was always an impetuous one.
Your gift has been passed on to the Queen's Assayer who is currently assessing its worth. You should expect a reply from her office at some point. Even if the office does not respond due to the large backlog of gifts that have been sent to the Queen, please know this, the gesture is appreciated and it has been logged in your Political Records and in the Annals of the State. Your service will be remembered when the time comes to assess the annual tribute that your province must pay and it will be credited against your account. We are honored to have a fellow ruler such as yourself and the Lodovkan house is always welcome at my table.
From the Lord Baron Domani Surtova
---About one week after that letter:
FROM THE OFFICE OF QUEEN NATALA SURTOVA
Blessings and thanks to _____________ for the precious gift of _____________. It has been placed among the trophies of my exquisite palace. I will always look on _____________ with joy and rememberance of your name and your thoughts of me.
The signature appears to be a carbon copied version of a signature imposed on a seal. The blanks are not filled in.
---Letter OneNo response sent. Jang is a little miffed that some pathetic hanger on read his letter and then had the gall to ask for tribute. His initial thought is to bypass any other losers and send future correspondence directly to the queen through animal messenger, whispering wind, sending, etc.
Letter TwoJang is not willing to kill off the people just because the Surtovans have a petty feud. The Lodovkans handle conflicts with business dealings and cunning, not brute force. His plan is to let Wyndham Orlovsky know (in a quiet manner) that he might need to move on. Jang cannot continue to guarantee his safety in the coming months.
This continued insistence on tribute is also vexing. Jang does not want to starve the kingdom of resources just to placate someone far away.
From Long Jang the Just of Xanadau
To Lord Baron Domani Surtova'''
I am very happy that you are interested in sealing the ties between our kingdoms. I will be sending trade representatives soon to work out a framework for the treaties. We will have to judge your offer with those of other houses, but I am sure that yours will be the best.
Xanadau is a country welcoming to people from all over. This is one our greatest strengths which has allowed us to grow so quickly. We are aware of the Orlovsky and Medveyed immigrants and have been monitoring their activities. Any signs of insurrection will be dealt with promptly and efficiently. However, the frontier life causes people to forget about things like politics and focus on building new lives. You have nothing to worry about.
Quelk has indeed shown his worth for the kingdom. I was unaware that he was having such troubles with the bandits and will send additional troops. In the future, I will make sure that he comes to me with any of his needs so that he does not have to waste your valuable time.
Letter ThreeNo response sent. Jang kind of has a feeling that the rest of the Surtovans might be pushing Queen Natala Surtova out of the picture. Maybe a internal power struggle is happening. Either way, Jang will have Anastasia and Elba try to pick up any leads. Also, he will ask his contacts in the Lodovka household about recent political gossip.
==SPOILERS==
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SPOILER- Jennavieve is a spoiled princess type. Good with horses; nasty disposition; has had courtiers killed for not showing proper respect. Focuses on ice evocation and transmutation.
(Keeps pet ice and water mephits for amusement).