[crystal] your judicial systems in action

[libratus]

FORM: Crystal
SENDER: Ilias
RECIPIENT: Everyone
NOTES: Congrats on almost being people for 2 seconds, mages.

Hello. In case I have not met a number of you, [ It's been a month. He's been— occupied. ] This is Speaker Fabria. I manage Project Haven, which works to maintain good relations with the Chantry, and through it the Inquisition.

There has been some news of late that is— [ concerning? ha ha nah. ] perhaps relevant to some our number. Evidently, a blackhaller in Ferelden agreed to hear charges brought against a Templar by a mage, regarding the former's conduct in Kinloch Hold. In the absence of an active Circle or any other clear process to resolve the complaint, my understanding is that Queen Anora supported the blackhaller's decision, and asserted Fereldan's right to handle disputes that arise within their own borders in this instance.

[ Like mages were citizens or something. Madness. ]

Her Holiness Divine Beatrix has subsequently appointed a Brother and Sister in Val Royeaux to receive and respond to charges brought against either mages or Templars. In the future, any such complaints must be delivered to Val Royeaux by the complaintants in person, so that their identities may be verified.

[ """so that their identities may be verified""" ]

—On an unrelated note, while I have a moment of your attention, I would ask everyone to remember that our relationship with the Chantry is vital to our ability to work seamlessly with the Inquisition and defeat Corypheus. I understand we have gained several Chantry representatives among our number of late, and I hope their presence is beneficial to that end.

If you have any concerns about your [ wildly illegal blood magic experiments or ] ability to represent Riftwatch in a manner inoffensive to the Chantry, please come to me personally. Project Haven exists to help all of us find ways to work peaceably together toward a common goal.

Comments

[bouchonne]

And what shall happen with the rest, I wonder...?

[libratus]

[ . . ]

Maker willing, not a thing until Corypheus is defeated; we've few enough hands already.

[bouchonne]

Too true, too true. Tell me - I'm curious - What's your position on Circles, Speaker?

[libratus]

I do not consider my position relevant, Ambassador, as I will not be returning to one.

[bouchonne]

But surely you have one.

[libratus]

None so strong as my belief that the decision ought lie in hands other than mine.

[bouchonne]

Do you consider yourself a mage like the others?

[libratus]

Of course.

[bouchonne]

But not subject to the same considerations as others.

[libratus]

My vows are to my order. If the Prelate prefers us to live in a Circle instead of a necropolis, I will.

[bouchonne]

And you'll feel nothing about it?

[libratus]

[ Nnnno but-- ]

In fairness, I have never been terribly fond of the outdoors.

[bouchonne]

Are circles outdoors?

[libratus]

Necropoli are more likely to allow one to venture out, is my meaning. But neither tend to involve much travel.

[ Or personal freedoms or whatever the youth are into these days, so anyway, what's the difference? ]

[bouchonne]

Hm. Have you visited the circles of the South?

[libratus]

I am aware they were quite unlike those in the north.

[bouchonne]

Oh, I don't know about that. I don't know a thing about being a mage.

[libratus]

You certainly have enough questions about it.

[bouchonne]

Curiosity is my greatest fault. It's gotten me in ever so much trouble over the years.

[ actually not a lie ]

[libratus]

Truly? How is that?

[bouchonne]

What, is that hard to believe?

[libratus]

Mn, [ No, but, ] I don't know. You seem adept enough a conversationalist to avoid real trouble.

[ His own irritation hardly being much of a threat etc. ]

[bouchonne]

You're so kind to me.

[libratus]

Hardly.

If there is nothing else, Mr. Rutyer, I am certain we both have plenty of work to do.