Tehr nodded his head at Jodu, the disgruntled elf, and said,<strong> "My good man, try to take it as a compliment that simply the foolish man, was simply overwhelmed by your overwhelming elven presence.  While I do not prefer the men folk, I can say that you're attractive none the less. *  Try to put it out of your mind, and be at ease here, where you're accepted and we're glad to have you."</strong>Tehr smiled broadly at the sullen elf and couldn't help but feel a glint of pride as he saw the angry elven guard's lips curl up in a hint of a smile some what.  At least he'd made that guardsman's day better.<br/><br/>He walked over to the house crest on the floor, with the oathstone in the center and explained,<strong> "This central stone is an oathstone, a device of my own making.  Any oath given in genuine honesty will cause the stone to glow lightly for a moment and will confirm your oath.  I'll show you,"</strong>He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.<strong>"I affirm that my guests in Hewthorne hall are important to me and welcome here.  I swear to do my best to make them feel welcome and comfortable while they are here."</strong><br/><br/>He smiled and opened his eyes stepping off the crest as the glow from the stone faded.  He hadn't mentioned the minor geas effect, and didn't think it was necessary as any willfully given oath would probably be followed anyways.<strong> "If you could just swear to something along the lines of respecting the members of the house, their privacy, and protecting them while you are here, that would be most appreciated.  Otherwise I leave it to your judgement."</strong><br/><br/>He turned to Rosalyn and smiled, as the whole house knew they'd have to be a little more subtle now with the Duke in the house, and Tehr regretted that it may be some days at the soonest before he and Rosalyn could repeat last night's joy.<strong> "Your daughter has enjoyed the house, as I would hope that she would.  But so too she has been quite useful and has a knack with our garden and conservatory that none else in the house can hope to approach.  Case in point she has just seen to a sacred duty entrusted to me by a fey of not insignificant power and influence.... but I shall let her tell you of that.  Come, take your oaths then let us repair to the lounge to be more comfortable.  I should like to ply food and drink upon the three of you."  He paused and then glanced at the two guardsmen, "Unless Jodu and Asra would rather retire or simply take company with the servants in a less formal setting?"</strong><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC Diplomacy on the elf *</div><div class="spoiler_body">Diplomacy roll to soothe the snarky elf?<br/>Roll Result: rhev rolled: 1d20, adding 13 to the total<br/>Comment: <br/>Result: 20, <br/>Total: 33<br/>https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=127751<br/>HAH!  natural 20!  BOOM</div></div>