Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-16047389-20140624184300/@comment-16047389-20140625053212

Deciding that honesty is the best policy, you introduce yourself truthfully.

"Good afternoon," you say with a smile and a bow. "I am Alastor, Trade Prince of Iliac Bay."

The Khajiit and Altmer seem impressed by your title. Attrebus gives you a half respectful half curious look. The Oculatus either doesn't understand the significance, or doesn't care, making no aknowledgement of you at all. The Redguard smiles with the others, but for the faintest second, you could have sworn he winced. The Altmer is the first to greet you.

"Greetings, milord. I am Vallina, daughter to Count Hassildor." she says as she offers her hand. Just as you suspected.

"An honor, milady." you say, as you kiss her hand.

Vallina introduces you to the other guests. As you suspected, the Imperials are Attrebus and his bodyguard. The Khajiit is Kinita, who supposedly acts as a liason between the Fortesias and various businesses and officials in Valenwood and Elsweyr.

"And last but not least," Vallina says as she motions to the Redguard "this is Avik. He acts as a broker between the Fortesias, and certain individuals in Hammerfell."

"Good to meet you, milord." the Redguard says to you. You could almost swear you detected a sense of sarcasm in his tone.

"Well," says Attrebus. "As much as I would love to continue this conversation, we really should be joining the others now."

The others agree and head up to the manor. With nothing else to do, you follow them. After presenting your invitation to the guard, you head inside. The manor itself seems even larger and more magnificent on the inside. There is music being played, the walls are covered in artwork, and the whole parlor seems to sparkle. Clearly, the Fortesias spare no expense.

Servants greet you at the door, taking your coat, and a butler addresses you.

"I'm afraid they masters and madames will be indisposed until dinner." says the head butler. "Until then, relax and enjoy the entertainment and apéritifs. And please, let us know if you need anything. Have a pleasant evening, my lord."

As you look around, you see Vallina and Attrebus heading into the study. Avik seems to be heading down a hallway, and Kinita is nowhere to be seen. There are, of course, several other guests in attendance. Most of which are mingling here in the parlor.

A) Mingle with the other guests in the parlor.

B) Follow Avik to see where he is going.

C) Head into the study.

D) Explore the manor.