IC Tavern Thread

**econ21** · 08-18-2007, 22:24

Elberhard hurries into the tavern and rushes to the bar. Finding it empty, he looks around puzzled, like a lost puppy and slumps down next to Jan.

"Evening, Jan! Well, that's a @#$%^&!!!ing turn up for the books, isn't it? Matthias standing again?

There was I, singing his praises and saying no one should be afraid of following such a hard act. It was like I was giving a @#$%^&!!!ing funeral oration.

And then the little @#$%^&!!!er jumps up out of his grave and says he is standing again! It was like the return of the living dead.

Well, I suppose there is at least one man not afraid of following such a hard act!

Oh, and I've put my cards on the table about being Steward of Outremer. If Lothar or any other rules lawyer wants to upset the apple cart, they can. I can't be @#$%^&!!!ed.

We should probably discuss Outremer legislation at some stage. I can't help feeling the King should be given similar standing to the Dukes in terms of influence. But we can perhaps discuss that in the morning.

What I want to know now is - do you know anything about English women? And do they all want to put your @#$%^&!!!s in a nutcracker?"

**Privateerkev** · 08-18-2007, 22:33

Jan looks over at Ebelhard with amusement.

First off, I'm sad to hear that your leaving Outremer soon. We could use all of the good people we can get. But, you do have other stuff to worry about so I guess I can't blame ya. Just sorry to see you go.

And I tell ya, its a blessing that Matthias is standing again. Warms my hopes to see a Crusader running for Chancellor. If he didn't run, I don't know who of us would. I know I don't want the job.

I think it was a good move stating out in front about being Steward. If there is going to be any "lawfare" then lets get it out of the way.

I definitely agree the King needs more influence. I wish there was a way to remove the whole house territory thing from Outremer as well. We need more flexibility in who can govern counties. When the Crusades were getting started, the house territories were to make the houses think they had a stake. But, with the passage of CA 11.4, it is obvious that the houses no longer feel they have a stake. So, we should remove the 4 house territories and let them be governed like Edessa, as Imperial territories where the King picks whom he wants to govern them regardless of house affiliation.

As for English women, I don't know if you've noticed, but I'm a little pudgy and not exactly what you would consider "conventionally handsome." And I refuse to pay for it so I don't know much about any women, let alone English ones.

**Ferret** · 08-18-2007, 22:38

Dieter re-enters the bar after calming down and orders a pint for himself, the Prince and Jan to celebrate his promotion to crusader count

Originally Posted by Privateerkev

As for English women, I don't know if you've noticed, but I'm a little pudgy and not exactly what you would consider "conventionally handsome." And I refuse to pay for it so I don't know much about any women, let alone English ones.

Dieter bursts out laughing

Surely you must be jesting my dear Jan. And I strongly agree with your point on crusader territories, it makes much more sense

**Privateerkev** · 08-18-2007, 22:43

Jan happily takes his new free beer from Dieter.

To Dieter, the newest Crusader Count! May the Lord help you as you protect the citizens of Aleppo and serve the Reich in Outremer!

Here Here!

Jan takes a big swig, then turns towards Dieter.

But, seriously, I meant what I said about me. Why do you think I wear a helmet and this Crusader cloak?

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**gibsonsg91921** · 08-18-2007, 23:02

Péter goes and sits by Jan:

Hey cousin, why should Matthias get to run again..? 'Tsnot like he's the emperor or somethin'... He gets too mush power. I sheen it before..

**Privateerkev** · 08-18-2007, 23:07

Jan turns to his cousin

Because he has done a good job. He helped Duke Ansehelm get started on the Teutonic Crusade and he can help him return. He's kept the FHA up to snuff and protected Thorn as well as Hamburg. I rather go with who I know than someone I don't know.

**gibsonsg91921** · 08-18-2007, 23:23

True, I'm not shayin' that he'sh done a bad job. I'm shayin' that when you give one man power for too long, bad thingsh happen. Power corruptsh - remember Hummel?