Xenaphia nods to Velyria, apparently satisfied. The other's gaze scans her fellows. For the most part, they seem uncomfortable and taken aback by the news. Baroness Marris seems almost more annoyed than she seems worried, however she does have ample experience dealing out... appropriate punishments.<br/>Baron Emberlain, the round merchant, seems very distressed indeed. You can hear his mutters of "Oh dear, oh dear, we must muster the guard."<br/><br/>The warlike barons are largely too busy judging their rivals reactions to have much of their own. The obvious pissing contest taking places makes taking a read difficult. The mage seems a touch more worried than the others. The law of the land being what it is his position appears a little more assailable than most, but he seems determined.<br/><br/>Baroness Orelius talks quietly with her daughter who frowns and shakes her head and replies softly. The older woman seems displeased, but nods curtly then turns and regards the other barons.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Baroness Orelius's whispers (Listen DC 15, Disadvantage due to noise)</div><div class="spoiler_body">"The lands of Val Jura... that must be where he has gone to ground. Winning the favor of the inquisition may be worth risking an incursion. Can you assemble a group by the end of the week?"<br/><br/>"Perhaps one and a half."<br/></div></div>