Board Thread:Middle Earth Roleplays/@comment-26863727-20161023055153/@comment-26863727-20161024031150

Well, you reach the capital without incident.

Upon arrival at the Imperial Palace, more soldiers come and tell you to follow them.

The Palace is rather bare these days, as Deximus sold most of the decor to fill the military's coffers. However, the intricately carved stonework remains, as, of course, to remove it would destroy the building. You're greeted by Antimarius, the heir to the throne.

"My father is ill. He asked me to host you for today. My brother is out today, fighting in the arena."

The keen-eared among you make out something he mutters about Marius' "crazy methods of training".

"Please, allow me to show you to your rooms."

(Yes, Marius has a twin brother now. He's no great warrior, but he's more responsible and, frankly, smarter, which is why Deximus made him the successor even though he was born second.)