Ah, yes the Landsmeet. Their ruling system was something of a political aberration in southern Thedas, but a good one in her opinion even if rounding up the nobility and catering to their opinions was exhausting.
[color=#17b529]"They are something you'll have to deal with quite often, I'm afraid. Ferelden's a bit ayptical in that we have a monarchy, but not an absolute one. While Byron does hold significant power as King, his decrees can be overridden by the Landsmeet, which is made up of representatives of all the noble families from Teyerns all the way down to Banns. Usually I represent the Teynir of Highever, which my brother rules." [/color] It had been helpful on more than one occasion to have a friendly voice to either support or introduce something, and Elanna often had some behind the scenes conversations if there was something she and Byron agreed really had to happen.
[color=#17b529]"So it means catering to them some, whether you like it or not. It has its challenges, but it works overall."[/color] She looked at Franziska thoughtfully. [color=#17b529]"A lot of them are regulars at the Gnawed Noble when they're in town. If you enjoy Wicked Grace and a drink or two, we could always had over there and I can introduce you to whoever's around or we can sit back and take stock of things."[/color]
TLDR:
[color=#17b529]"They are something you'll have to deal with quite often, I'm afraid. Ferelden's a bit ayptical in that we have a monarchy, but not an absolute one. While Byron does hold significant power as King, his decrees can be overridden by the Landsmeet, which is made up of representatives of all the noble families from Teyerns all the way down to Banns. Usually I represent the Teynir of Highever, which my brother rules." [/color] It had been helpful on more than one occasion to have a friendly voice to either support or introduce something, and Elanna often had some behind the scenes conversations if there was something she and Byron agreed really had to happen.
[color=#17b529]"So it means catering to them some, whether you like it or not. It has its challenges, but it works overall."[/color] She looked at Franziska thoughtfully. [color=#17b529]"A lot of them are regulars at the Gnawed Noble when they're in town. If you enjoy Wicked Grace and a drink or two, we could always had over there and I can introduce you to whoever's around or we can sit back and take stock of things."[/color]
TLDR:
- Elanna explains what the Landsmeet is and how Byron's rule isn't absolute
- She suggests going over to the Gnawed Noble for either some noble watching or more direct introductions
08-20-2023, 01:53 PM
