Regarding the murdered Piscators

[Malliki Tosha]

I hereby charge the Guild of Naristors with the investigation into the execution of the Piscators by the Duchy of Elwynn. They are to liaise with the Imperial Inquisition if and when necessary.

[Erik Mortis]

I will see to it my Duke. Though the Khan of Elwynn has publicly admitted to the murders while at the Ministry of Immigration.

[Malliki Tosha]

As Arx-Naristor you have full judicial powers. Do as you see fit. Perhaps the Inquisition should be involved?

[Erik Mortis]

I have requested an Imperial Inquisitor to come assist in the case. I'm not sure of the extent of my jurisdiction in this matter, as the culprit is beyond the borders of Brookshire.

[Malliki Tosha]

Due to deals made in smoke-filled lounges and shady corridors in the halls of power, the case is dropped.

[Erik Mortis]

Wha?

[Malliki Tosha]

Case dropped = decree creating Goldshire.

[Erik Mortis]

How does that make our case dropped?

[Malliki Tosha]

Dude... Case dropped -> decree creating Goldshire! Seriously!

[Erik Mortis]

What does this have to do with Goldshire?

[Aurangzeb Khan]

"Quid pro quo"

[Erik Mortis]

Technically the creation of goldshire doesn't help us. It removes lands from us.

[Harvey Steffke]

Territorially, you are correct. But from a legislative aspect, not to mention a military one, it helps you a lot. Part of the deal of not protesting Goldshire's formation was that we would be allied duchies indefinitely. You should find Goldshire and myself a considerably loyal and grateful ally. So it essentially doubles Brookshire's influence in the Landsraad as we promised to vote together, along with strengthening both our territories by promising eachother military aid.

Not quite sure on the whole Piscators thing though. I think some sort of deal happened last night in the chat when I was preoccupied. It might be in hallo's logs.

[Erik Mortis]

Then we owe favor to you. Not Elwynn...

[Harvey Steffke]

Yeah, I don't know...

[Aurangzeb Khan]

If it had not been for the executive route taken by your kindly erstwhile Steward - the Landsraad would have had to have passed the Goldshire Bill unanimously - that is to say with the approval of Elwynn.

Ergo - you owed me.

[Erik Mortis]

Harvey owed you. Not us.