First, do no harm
Door: Michael van Gemen
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20 Februari 2018 | Nederland, Velden
Reaching Citadel Volshyenek poses little problem, despite IShani's fear to the contrary.
Although many in the city attempt to conduct life as normal, whispers and quiet conversations replace the raucous cahtter of any normal day.
A few hours earlier Field Marshal Kroft received orders stamped with the Korvosan royal seal, commanding the Korvosan Guard to provide members from its ranks to watch over the queen's personal physician, Doctor Reiner Davaulus, and a group of strange people proclaimed to be physicians, as they fulfill an appointment by the throne to halt the plague's spread.
Although Kroft doesn't like her troops being tasked as glorified bodyguards, she knows her duty and obeys.
Reiner and his band of strangely dress 'Queen's Physicians' are escorted to the Citadel to be introduced to the Guard, and as Ishani and Rendain arrive, this introduction is in full swing.
They are quickly brought up to speed by the others (Yabusame, Rynnil, Talion) who had witnessed their arrival.
The echoes of forcefully spoken but unintelligible words resound off the imposing granite and iron walls of Citadel Volshyenek's outer curtain.
Dozens of red-and-silver-armored guards stand in assembly upon the pitted stone mustering ground here, muttering in hushed, somber tones.
Before them, atop a weathered wooden platform, paces Field Marshal Kroft, her eyebrows arched sternly as she momentarily tolerates the crowd's murmurs.
Behind her upon the scaffold stand three grizzled veteran guards at attention, as well as an ominous-looking group.
These newcomers wear cowled robes of oily-looking leather, supple gloves, and wide black hats. Some grip heavy canes, other dark satchels.
Each of them, though, wears a dark-goggled mask tapering to a pointed beak. Among them stand two others.
The first is a middle-aged gentleman in a simple black overcoat with streaks of white gracing the sides of his short, black hair.
He watches the gathered guards with a soft, concerned expression, his hands tightly clasping a heavy-looking doctor's case.
The second figure is an imposing one indeed; one of the Queen's new Gray Maidens, clad in her resplandent plate armor and crimson plume.
(Kordaitra Destaid, the Quartermaster and second-in-command of the Gray Maidens.)
The Field Marshal's fierce tone cuts through the rumble of whispers as she addresses her guards.
"You will escort Doctor Davaulus and his physicians in their royal duties wherever those might take them. Furthermore, you are to consider orders from any of the Queen's Gray Maidens to be as binding as those of any superior officer in the Korvosan Guard.
You are the Korvosan Guard!
You will not balk. These are dire times, and your city needs these healers.
Your city needs you.
Your patrol leaders have your assignments. Dismissed!"
As the assembly ends, the guards gathered in the courtyard break up into groups, many reporting for various duties while others loiter for a few moments to quietly gripe about their new orders.
Kroft and her veteran officers head into the citadel with Dr. Davaulus and his Queen's Physicians, but she notices the group and calls them in as well.
The leader of the Korvosan Guard is eager to see them, but seems guarded in her current company.
She introduces the adventurers to the doctor.
A calm man with a polite demeanor and deeply analytical mind, Dr. Davaulus greets them warmly and welcomes any questions.
He still needs to formulate a sensible plan with Kroft, and produces a public announcement to convey the Queen's initial expectations.
Attention!
By decree of her Royal Majesty, the Radiant Queen Ileosa, all citizens and members of the Korvosan Guard are to aid and admit the newly established Queen's Physicians in this time of urgency.
These Royal Agents will extend healing to those who are ill and organize defense against the spreading affliction known as "Blood Veil".
They are to be allowed access to any home or building they deem necessary in the course of their duties
All those suffering from disease or disorder are to submit themselves to the Physicians or treatment.
To aid in the duties of the Queen's Physicians, know that the Order of the Gray Maidens shall also provide military support as needed. The Maidens answer directly to the Crimson Throne, and will be called upon as necessary to augment and strengthen the peace where the city guards will not suffice.
Impeding or distracting the Queen's Physicians or the Gray Maidens in the pursuit of their duties is punishable by imprisonment.
Impersonating one of the Queen's Physicians or Gray Maidens is punishable by death.
Knowingly harboring or hiding the infected is punishable by death.
Purposefully spreading Blood Veil is punishable by torture, then death.
The Queen's Physicians will be making rounds of every city district henceforth until her Majesty deems this misfortune has abated.
Although many in the city attempt to conduct life as normal, whispers and quiet conversations replace the raucous cahtter of any normal day.
A few hours earlier Field Marshal Kroft received orders stamped with the Korvosan royal seal, commanding the Korvosan Guard to provide members from its ranks to watch over the queen's personal physician, Doctor Reiner Davaulus, and a group of strange people proclaimed to be physicians, as they fulfill an appointment by the throne to halt the plague's spread.
Although Kroft doesn't like her troops being tasked as glorified bodyguards, she knows her duty and obeys.
Reiner and his band of strangely dress 'Queen's Physicians' are escorted to the Citadel to be introduced to the Guard, and as Ishani and Rendain arrive, this introduction is in full swing.
They are quickly brought up to speed by the others (Yabusame, Rynnil, Talion) who had witnessed their arrival.
The echoes of forcefully spoken but unintelligible words resound off the imposing granite and iron walls of Citadel Volshyenek's outer curtain.
Dozens of red-and-silver-armored guards stand in assembly upon the pitted stone mustering ground here, muttering in hushed, somber tones.
Before them, atop a weathered wooden platform, paces Field Marshal Kroft, her eyebrows arched sternly as she momentarily tolerates the crowd's murmurs.
Behind her upon the scaffold stand three grizzled veteran guards at attention, as well as an ominous-looking group.
These newcomers wear cowled robes of oily-looking leather, supple gloves, and wide black hats. Some grip heavy canes, other dark satchels.
Each of them, though, wears a dark-goggled mask tapering to a pointed beak. Among them stand two others.
The first is a middle-aged gentleman in a simple black overcoat with streaks of white gracing the sides of his short, black hair.
He watches the gathered guards with a soft, concerned expression, his hands tightly clasping a heavy-looking doctor's case.
The second figure is an imposing one indeed; one of the Queen's new Gray Maidens, clad in her resplandent plate armor and crimson plume.
(Kordaitra Destaid, the Quartermaster and second-in-command of the Gray Maidens.)
The Field Marshal's fierce tone cuts through the rumble of whispers as she addresses her guards.
"You will escort Doctor Davaulus and his physicians in their royal duties wherever those might take them. Furthermore, you are to consider orders from any of the Queen's Gray Maidens to be as binding as those of any superior officer in the Korvosan Guard.
You are the Korvosan Guard!
You will not balk. These are dire times, and your city needs these healers.
Your city needs you.
Your patrol leaders have your assignments. Dismissed!"
As the assembly ends, the guards gathered in the courtyard break up into groups, many reporting for various duties while others loiter for a few moments to quietly gripe about their new orders.
Kroft and her veteran officers head into the citadel with Dr. Davaulus and his Queen's Physicians, but she notices the group and calls them in as well.
The leader of the Korvosan Guard is eager to see them, but seems guarded in her current company.
She introduces the adventurers to the doctor.
A calm man with a polite demeanor and deeply analytical mind, Dr. Davaulus greets them warmly and welcomes any questions.
He still needs to formulate a sensible plan with Kroft, and produces a public announcement to convey the Queen's initial expectations.
Attention!
By decree of her Royal Majesty, the Radiant Queen Ileosa, all citizens and members of the Korvosan Guard are to aid and admit the newly established Queen's Physicians in this time of urgency.
These Royal Agents will extend healing to those who are ill and organize defense against the spreading affliction known as "Blood Veil".
They are to be allowed access to any home or building they deem necessary in the course of their duties
All those suffering from disease or disorder are to submit themselves to the Physicians or treatment.
To aid in the duties of the Queen's Physicians, know that the Order of the Gray Maidens shall also provide military support as needed. The Maidens answer directly to the Crimson Throne, and will be called upon as necessary to augment and strengthen the peace where the city guards will not suffice.
Impeding or distracting the Queen's Physicians or the Gray Maidens in the pursuit of their duties is punishable by imprisonment.
Impersonating one of the Queen's Physicians or Gray Maidens is punishable by death.
Knowingly harboring or hiding the infected is punishable by death.
Purposefully spreading Blood Veil is punishable by torture, then death.
The Queen's Physicians will be making rounds of every city district henceforth until her Majesty deems this misfortune has abated.
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Je kunt nu ook Smileys gebruiken. Via de toolbar, toetsenbord of door eerst : te typen en dan een woord bijvoorbeeld :smiley
