NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC-Any PT nation can come and post here. This is my second RP and first of this kind. Also, if you are not PT but may want to post anyway, I suppose you could. Constructive criticism please.

IC-The Syrian Emperor was looking at a map of the nation, when some ministers came to him. ''Emperor, we believe it is time for you to look for a wife to wed, someone to be your Empress.'' The Emperor turned to them and said ''If my ministers believe this, then I will make a decree.'' He went to his scribe and said to put down this ''To the surrounding nations, I, the Emperor of Syria am looking for a bride and Empress. I ask you if you have any acceptable brides in your countries. I look forward to hearing from you.'' The scribe had copies made and messengers were sent to tell the surrounding nations of the decree. Meanwhile, the Emperor waited for any word on the issue of finding a bride. He valued marrying for love more than just for an Empress to be with.

Message to Syria from King Proschev

We would be honoured if our neighbouring lands were to take my daughter Isabelle into a marriage thus securing an alliance between our people, please give your response soon.

Proschev

The Emperor recieved from a minister, the message of King Proschev. He read it and then ordered this reply.

''To King Proschev, greetings. I, Emperor Octavian (need to think of a name) of Syria accept the hand of your daughter, Isabelle in marriage. Since I have been notified of Khalid helping your people, I would like it if you could arrange for Khalid to transport Isabelle to Damascus. May your people settle in your new lands and have peace and prosperity.''

The messengers delievered this to Proschev and the Emperor waited for a reply.

OOC-We can have Khalid take Isabelle to Damascus.

Message to Syria from King Proschev

Of course, we will have bodyguards to protect her you understand, it is just a precaution against my enemies and nothing against your nation.

Proschev

Message to King Proschev

At least, have Khalid show you and your transport for Isabelle the way to Damascus.

OOC-We will do all of this on this thread.

Khalid and his horsemen came to King Proschev and bowed respectfully. ''We have recieved word from our Emperor. He wants us to show you the way to Damascus.'' Khalid bowed respectfully to his daughter, Isabelle as well. Then he got his horse ready, saying ''Your people will be protected. Some of my men will stay and help.''

"Very well Khalif, Groschov give me my camel!" A man came from out of the pack of guards tugging two camels along, one for Proschev and one for his daughter, the two royals mounted and embarked with the Khalif, they were followed by 5 bodyguards also on Camelback.

OOC- http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Imperial_Syria
My NSWiki

IC-Khalid led them through many lands, from Persia to the lands of Palestine. Khalid allowed them to see the city of Jerusalem on their way. When they got into Damascus, Isabelle and Proschev were shocked by the great metropolis. Khald brought them to Emperor Octavian and he bowed to him respectfully. Octavian was dressed in robes of purple silk, he looked at Proschev and said ''Greetings, King Proschev. I am Emperor Octavian.'' Then he looked at Isabelle and said ''Greetings, Isabelle, Princess of Toopoxia.'' Octavian thought for a while and then said ''You may stay if you wish, Proschev but I do want time with your daughter, Isabelle. To show her the wonders of Damascus and to learn of your people.'' Octavian then sat on his throne, waiting for a reply.

(OOC: and likewise http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Toopoxia my NSwiki)

"That is fine my friend I would like very much to explore the City whilst you two get aquianted." Proschev bowed to the Emporer and made his leave with his Guards in check.

OOC-Nice NSWiki. What do you think of mine so far?

IC-Octavian bowed as well and said ''May you see the wonders of Damascus.'' Octavian then looked at Isabelle. ''Princess Isabelle, tell me of yourself and of your people. Syria wishes to know of your people but I wish to know of you.'' Octavian then said ''You can sit here on the Empress Throne if you wish, for you will be Syria's Empress soon.'' He wanted to know about her and her people, so he asked her these questions.

"very well, I will start of the tale of our nation from the very start, To start there were Halflings who lived in peaceful existance with nature, they were happy and free and never had any worries, some of these Halflings left thier homelands and headed East into uncharted lands, there they were changed by the harsh conditions and terrible winters which turned them into foul creatures of the night we came to know as Goblins, when the population of these creatures was still very small the King Luni came and took the Goblins in out of his own kindness, the Goblins turned sour and overthrew Luni enslaving the Humans which Luni cared for, many years passed and eventually we came to be free, the Goblins were murdered by a nation known as Frozopia which then enslaved the Humans once more, a man came who had spoken to Luni and he told us to flee those lands, 100 men and women set out and soon the number had grown manyfold, I was born to the second generation of pureblooded Toophian Human, making my blood royal and therfore I am Princess."

Octavian and his ministers listened to the story, scribes were recording it down. ''Princess, that was a interesting story. Especially the parts on Frozopia betraying you, I believe.'' Octavian said. He came to her and said ''I will tell you why you are here. Your father and me had made a deal. You would marry me and become Empress of Syria. I don't wish to frighten you but I wish to tell you that I will always respect and care for you.'' Then he took her outside and said ''This is Damascus, the capital of Syria.'' He gave her a tour of the city and then brought her back. ''Isabelle, how did you like the tour of Damascus?'' Octavian asked. Octavian then showed Isabelle her room and the palace. ''Isabelle, what would you like to do now? I'll let you decide.'' Octavian said politely.

" I will stay as I am obliged to do."

''Then let it be so. The wedding will be soon.'' Octavian said. He thought of the future with Isabelle and then said ''You must be hungry from your travels.'' He took her to a table and waiters served her fine, well made Syrian food. Octavian then said as he ate ''Isabelle, you will be known soon as Empress of Syria as well as a Princess. With all respect, you are a beautiful young woman.'' ''Also, know that Syria respects the Toopian people and will take care of them. Khalid and his men are helping your King and the Toopian people as we speak.'' Octavian said, finishing his meal.

(OOC: I have nothing to say on this matter....)

OOC-Which matter do you speak of?

IC-''Isabelle, let me show you the ministers of the nation.'' Octavian said. Octavian brought her to the throne room where he introduced the ministers. ''Ministers here are multi-cultural. For example...'' he said, turing to one of his trusted ministers. ''This is Mitragathes, he is from Persia.'' ''Greetings to you.'' Mitragathes said, respectfully greeting the Princess. Octavian had all the ministers greet her and then said ''Isabelle, let me show you your quarters.'' He brought her to a room fit for royality. ''This is your room, if you need anything, just ask me or your assistant, Zopyrus.'' Zopyrus greeted Isabelle and then said ''As Emperor Octavian said, if you need anything, ask me or himself.''

(OOC: I just couldn't think of anything for Isabelle to say.)

"Thank you, I enjoy it here and will look forward to being here by your side." Isabelle looked around in wonder at the room, nothing had yet been constructed by the Poxicans which could rival this.

OOC-I see. That's fine with me. Also, who are Poxicans again?

IC-Mitragathes nodded and stood near the door. He was dressed in Syrian clothing, his name came from Persia however, not Syria. Emperor Octavian wanted everything to be good for his possible bride to be. Mitragathes came up to Isabelle and said ''Isabelle, are you enjoying your stay here? Could you tell me anything? I am only wanting to know of what you think, people say I am curious of things and of people.''

"Well, I find the weather here to be ungodly, where I came from these sorts of conditions were rarely experienced, but I am enjoying my stay, seeing a culture which has expanded further than the Toopoxicans is a wonder to the eyes."

''The culture of Syria is well regarded. I myself am not from Syria but from Persia.'' Mitragathes replied. ''The weather differs from which part of the Empire you are in, at least I think so.'' Mitragathes stated. ''Isabelle, can you speak the language of your people? I would like to hear it if I am able to and if you agree to.'' Mitragathes asked.

"You wish to hear Luni Cyrillic?" She asked in Russian, "of all the languages I have heard from nomads and great civilisations alike this is the one I prefer." She said again in Russian.

Mitragathes listened and then said ''That is a interesting language. Allow me to speak mine to you.'' He coughed and then said ''Greetings to you, Princess Isabelle.'' in the language of the Arabs. ''Isabelle, you and your people are respected here.'' Mitragathes said in the language known as Aramaic.

(OOC: should we skip ahead soon?)

OOC-How about now then? In your reply, just begin with the wedding or something.

(OOC: well I need you to set the scene as I have no idea as to how Arabic weddings go)

OOC-I will start the wedding and as for Arabic weddings, I will fix that up as my nation is not all Arabic despite the use of Syria which is Arabic.

The preparations had been planned. Octavian dressed in royal robes and stood in front of a offical who would officiate the wedding. Mitragathes helped Isabelle pick a wedding dress. ''Isabelle, which would you like to wear? I'm sure you'll look good in any of them.'' he said.

Isabelle looked at her regular peasants clothing which had been picked up at a merchants house just before the Mountains which took them into the desert, they had been with her for her life, "I would feel comfortable in anything, just take a normal dress for these occasions."

''Your clothing that you wore with you when you first came would be good.'' Mitragathes stated. After she got ready, he escorted her to the Emperor. ''We are gathered here to celebrate Princess Isabelle's marriage to Emperor Octavian.'' the offical said. After Emperor Octavian agreed to the marriage, the offical asked if Princess Isabelle did.