Double post, but it is necessary.  ;D<br/><br/>So, before we end up having all three of them happy as clams, we need to build a little more plot. (And torture our characters a bit more!)<br/><br/>So there is the role of the Baron Ludwig Von Berenholdt. A wealthy noble who is ambitious enough to think he can usurp the Duke and gain some advantage with more power in the City. He is devious, blusters a lot and is also a little bit naive when it comes to magic. He has a little bit of talent, but not enough to truly be a threat in that way. He thinks the Bloodstone will make him really powerful, ignoring the warnings of the Elder Mages who have told him little more than the gem is cursed and should be dropped into the Sea of Storms to the south of the City and forgotten. Of course he only asked about the legend of it, not actually telling them he has one.<br/><br/>Hani only found out about the gem when one of her friends who works for the Baron told her about it. She saw him put it in his safe, and telling his servant Gregor Fallion that it was a very precious gem. She told Hani that the Baron had spoken to the Arch Magister who came for dinner one night. She is afraid the Baron will use the gem to gain more power. Now these are side characters, or npcs anyone can use. (Gregor and Britta) The Arch Magister who tolerates the Baron, and only keeps an eye on him at the Duke's request, I will take on the role of the Arch Mage. That leaves the role of the Duke open. They will play minor parts in the drama, but will have meetings with Doryn at times to fill him in.<br/><br/>In point of fact, it was the Arch Magister Quintillion who arranged for Hani to steal the gem and replace it with a harmless ruby, that he provided. He knows Hani as a very secretive agent he uses to keep an eye on the Underground activities and the safetly of the Realm. No one knows of this arrangement besides Hani and the Arch Mage.<br/><br/>Now I am asking you both if you want more roles to play. I will list them and if you want to take one on, let us know here. If you don't want any more roles, I can continue to use them to build the story, I have no qualms on that.<br/><br/>1. Baron Ludwig Von Berenholdt- Tall wealthy human with delusions of grandeur and a devious mind. Small magic talent, would be augmented by the Bloodstone, but not to the level he thinks it would be. Any other personality quirks are up to whoever takes him on.  ;D<br/><br/>2. Duke Harval Winchester, a very wise and elderly gentleman with grey hair and slender build. He was a powerful general of the King's troops, earning his title in the War of the Thorns, making him the Duke of Thornwall. He has control of the Southern region by orders of the King. He has a sharp mind and keen wit. He knows of the Baron's ambition, and has assigned the Arch Magister to keep an eye on him and to report back.<br/><br/>3. Arch Magister Quintillion. I can take this role, but if either of you want it, we can discuss it more. He is very sharp and uses magic to scry on the Baron, and in general, he is the Duke's Spymaster.<br/><br/>If I am creating too much story to keep things going, let me know!