HFQ Official Snippet #7

Hi Don,

Excellent point!

That's assuming King Rahnyld IV remembers, because I'm not sure Duke Fern will remind him.

Even if he does, I don't think Rahnyld's security is anywhere as good as Cayleb's, Nahrmahn's or Gorjah's; so how long he survives after he sues for peace, whether hours or days then becomes the question; then which of his sons or grandsons is suitable to be king during these perilous times.

L

n7axw wrote:

lyonheart wrote:Hi Turol,

Unfortunately for him, Cayleb and the ICN want his head.

His body is optional, I believe.

So if he's lucky, it'll wind up in the royal crypt.

L

I suspect that Rahnyld probably would keep his head if not his crown were he to agree to take Dohlar out of the war. After all, Gorjah and Nahrman weren't very well loved either. Cayleb and company are really not particularly vindictive with defeated foes, knowing as they do that the real enemy is the Temple.

Don

Annachie wrote:As for Hektor, a bump in rank is not unwarranted after a sucessful stint as flag luetenant, most of the navy that he's worked with would probably accept that he's on the fast track, and I'm suggesting posting him to the KHvii (hope I got the name right) if a ship of the class was given the name. Sure, he would have a little trouble using his extra knowledge, but it's a powerful message.

It would not be inappropriate to promote him and have him appointed as a department head on the KHVII - perhaps engineering or tactics

Welcome to the forums Fallsfromtrees. I think Hector is stuck in the royal family now, Iris is very protective of him, and he does have injuries. It would be good if one of the inner circle went with the KH VII for rapid communication and situational awareness from the SNARKS, but then Hector will be a junior officer, nor a Sejin with visions and thus, unable to put such knowledge to work. So IMO he will remaining at the place, Iris is expecting their first child, Davin needs stability.

Poker

Poker,

Why can't Hektor claim some of the powers of a Seijin? Wasn't he the object of a miracle? Is he not worthy of recieving visions as a reward for his willing sacrifice?

If he quietly asserts that he has visions and Merlin endorses that assertion, the Naval leadership will believe him. That makes Hektor invaluable on the KHVII and her sisters.

PeterZ wrote:Poker,

Why can't Hektor claim some of the powers of a Seijin? Wasn't he the object of a miracle? Is he not worthy of recieving visions as a reward for his willing sacrifice?

If he quietly asserts that he has visions and Merlin endorses that assertion, the Naval leadership will believe him. That makes Hektor invaluable on the KHVII and her sisters.

No one ever said officially that Hector was the recipient of a miracle. If people want to assume Irys' prayers were answered (as they undoubtedly were, BTW ) that's their business, but I really can't see Maikel allowing them to officially promote an act of divine intervention which he knows was nothing of the kind. Even Merlin never actually says his visions are directly from God.

Randomiser wrote:

PeterZ wrote:Poker,

Why can't Hektor claim some of the powers of a Seijin? Wasn't he the object of a miracle? Is he not worthy of recieving visions as a reward for his willing sacrifice?

If he quietly asserts that he has visions and Merlin endorses that assertion, the Naval leadership will believe him. That makes Hektor invaluable on the KHVII and her sisters.

No one ever said officially that Hector was the recipient of a miracle. If people want to assume Irys' prayers were answered (as they undoubtedly were, BTW ) that's their business, but I really can't see Maikel allowing them to officially promote an act of divine intervention which he knows was nothing of the kind. Even Merlin never actually says his visions are directly from God.

Maikel promotes nothing beyond acknowledging that Hektor sees visions and he is not demonic. Hektor doesn't explain why he got the visions only that he has them. Like Merlin, he doesn't spread this about freely but only to those cleared for "the Merlin has visions" layer of the Charisian leadership.

I would think that Hektor as a gunnery officer would come in handy. He could "estimate" perfect ranges with OWL's help as well as know exactly where each shot landed. He wouldn't be at the guns but on the bridge overseeing overall gunnery operations. That's a perfect place to advise the Captain or Admiral.

I suspect that Hector's naval career will eventually continue, but right now his role as big brother(-in-law) to the Prince and as part of the glue binding Corisande to the Empire is far more important than anything he might accomplish as a navy officer.

Don

n7axw wrote:I suspect that Hector's naval career will eventually continue, but right now his role as big brother(-in-law) to the Prince and as part of the glue binding Corisande to the Empire is far more important than anything he might accomplish as a navy officer.

Don

For right now sure. Hektor is still (officially) recovering from his near fatal wounds received on his wedding day. That recovery can be stretched out as long as necessary, but eventually he is going to request a posting

fallsfromtrees wrote:

n7axw wrote:I suspect that Hector's naval career will eventually continue, but right now his role as big brother(-in-law) to the Prince and as part of the glue binding Corisande to the Empire is far more important than anything he might accomplish as a navy officer.

Don

For right now sure. Hektor is still (officially) recovering from his near fatal wounds received on his wedding day. That recovery can be stretched out as long as necessary, but eventually he is going to request a posting

He may well do that, but I suspect that the result will be a heart to heart talk with Cayleb who will explain to him why it's not in the Empire's best interest at the moment for him to be haring off on new adventures.

Don

n7axw wrote:

fallsfromtrees wrote:For right now sure. Hektor is still (officially) recovering from his near fatal wounds received on his wedding day. That recovery can be stretched out as long as necessary, but eventually he is going to request a posting

He may well do that, but I suspect that the result will be a heart to heart talk with Cayleb who will explain to him why it's not in the Empire's best interest at the moment for him to be haring off on new adventures.

Don

Sorry, Don, I disagree. Hektor is not indispensable for Daivyn's well being. Their is already Nimue to further guide the youngster. Yes, he has a child on the way and he is indeed recovering. So what? He is a son of the House of Ahrmahk. Should duty so much as whisper, he would meet it even if he must crawl across broken glass.

I suspect that the KHVIIs would be absolutely devastating with an OWL assisted gunnery crew. Hektor would be the most appropriate for the role. Who else from the Inner Circle will go along? Who else from the Inner Circle is in the Gulf of Dohlar? How will the seijin get their messages to the admiral? Will their be sailing seijin accosting the fleet where ever it sails?

They need to send a connected individual with the KHVIIs. That would be Hektor. The duty would not be arduous and his connection to OWL would be invaluable. That battlewagon would be safer than anywhere else short of Nimue's cave. Especially with someone who can connect to the SNARCs.