BaronessaAcaraDeLaRook BaronessaAcaraDeLaRookI worry that her shadow will reach the shores I travel, or that her minions will hear of my disapproval. She even cursed the young Archebelloch Heir when excluded from xir first Cotillion!
No amount of influence will still my memory.
Ele pauses, then translates for the scholar
Scholar Grisau says 'I respect the Baronessa in all of her unique endeavors, despite baseless rumors of misuse of sorcery. Her vital role in the VaultedWar is notable, and the metals she exports from the mountains of high quality.
If only travel to the Rook Barony were easier, the scholar laments, we should visit.
by HalloaGrisau, supplemented by xir interpreter
-- by GithsemeTyar
The Baronessa's genius has been in cleverly delegating important routines to those whose lives depend upon her, thus remaining gloriously free to deliberate on strategy and swiftly act on moments of opportunity. The VaultedWar was one of the rare occasions when the Baronessa acted in close and sustained personal collaboration with others outside her command.
The TribunalOfWestinton judged the Baronessa's conduct during the VaultedWar to be without cause for formal punitive action. Although the record was, I must tell you, rich reading with a thimble of BlackOctopusRum at hand. A thimble only, I say.