The Emperor Calls (Episode)

## Story

We’re introduced to Elijah Swayne, Lord of Havers he and his wife, Lady Charlotte Satcher lord over Havers, his brother, Judas Swayne arrives with his son, Willem Swayne and hands him a letter from the Emperor, Gerald Barbesh. The Emperor Barbesh wants to see Elijah Swayne in person and orders that he must travel to the Centrelands. Elijah and Judas mount their horses, take some men and leave Havers in the hands of Lady Charlotte . Gerald Barbesh sits up coughing in his bed when his daughter, Selina Barbesh enters, and he and Selina have a conversation about how much easier it would be if she could inherit the throne. After arriving at the bed of lord Barbesh he tells Elijah simply, he’s dying. He insists that Elijah be the one to organise a ceremonial tournament in his name. He warns Elijah that the four kingdoms and their lords shall be arriving in a week’s time, and they shall expect a tournament. He specifies that the tournament must include 3 victors, all of whom will be able to name a candidate as successor to the throne and will also be allowed to ask 1 favour of the emperor.

Elijah Swayne gets straight to work, not before the Pontifex Maximus, Nelson Driscol, introduces himself to Elijah and informs him that its customary that a sacrifice be made in the lord's name, Elijah Swayne informs Driscol that he won’t be including this custom.  Judas Swayne is jeered on by two guards of the Centrelands, but he insults them greatly then calls upon Adam Hammer, the paladin and threatens them to him. Elijah Swayne organises several meetings, and holds a meeting with all the representatives from each nation, however the last thing he expects is to be greeted by all the king’s hands, Shahen Neeson (The Brasslands), Zacharias Kent (The Whitelands), Ezekial Sparose (Mordale) & Bernard Chopps (Serkis) and an advisor from each city, Paul Goodman (Salix) & Graham Barson (Fresch). Ezekial Sparose informs Elijah that typically there are 3 sport activities that are competed by the 8 cities, but considering one of them recently fell, and that Elijah already has the honour of hosting, it should be made into the 6 cities (choosing to avoid Havers being able to compete). Elijah agrees to this change. Zacharias Kent notes that Elijah elected to not include the sacrifice, he warns that their will some religious fanatics who will be upset, Elijah stands his ground and defends his position on the matter. Sparose tells Elijah the three sports which are common are archery, jousting and the general brawl. Shahen Neeson warns Elijah that King Enderby Brass has insisted that women be allowed to compete, Elijah agrees. Elijah goes and talks with a man whose lands they intend on using, Elijah and the man talk prices briefly, but after hearing that there won’t be a sacrifice he pulls out of the deal. Elijah once again attends a meeting and each advisor announces their challenger, Paul Goodman claims that he doesn’t yet have a challenger for archery and the meeting ends. Selina Barbesh comes up to Elijah and asks if it’s possible for her to compete, he dismisses it until he realises Harold Warner needs a challenger and asks Paul Goodman, he agrees to have Selina Barbesh as Silax's champion. Elijah is assaulted by a faithful church man, but is helped by a kinder man who after a conversation agrees to sell his land to Elijah for the day. The week is over and Elijah watches as 100 carriages arrive...

## Behind the Scenes

This episode was suggested by the director, Frendore Fiend, as an original episode, as originally the season was going to air with 8 episodes, rather than the now 9. Episode 2 was originally intended to be the first episode, and it was used a 'pilot'. Fiend suggested the idea of creating this episode because he felt the audience didn't have enough connection with Elijah Swayne, who after Episode 1, you get the idea that he is the main character.

## Cast

Actor - Character (In no particular order):

* James Jane - Elijah Swayne
* Buckley Fray - Willem Swayne
* Paul Jenson - Judas Swayne
* Toe-Jarr Woffle - Alfie Boncast
* Sheen Thompson - Charlotte Satcher
* Douglas Shambuck - Gerald Barbesh
* Lily Loapez - Selina Barbesh
* Chickenpox Wilson - Nelson Driscol
* Jake Sanchez - Adam Hammer
* Batterman Chips - Ezekial Sparose
* Hurvey Donagal - Shahen Neeson
* Arjun Shiv - Zacharias Kent
* Alex Pierce - Bernard Chops
* Singou Yanyan - Paul Goodman
* Barry Trolley - Graham Barson