Praise any that Praise Me - Tarot

[Mikhail Vashael]

Early Brightening. The First of Melora in the Season of Winter, Era XIV Post Fractum

A smooth sky blue envelope has arrived at Lysandria Palace southwest of Prime. The contents are written in excessive longhand on stark white rapture, bearing the calligraphic air of distinction and poised nobility.

To his Royal Highness Prince Antonius de Lylles, Salutations and Supplication: From the Offices of Egil Corvus, Master and Merchant - Corvus Trade Consortium To my noble liege, I humbly pray to the Three that this letter finds you well.. Well enough to bear it's embassy with good conscious then retire the ink accompanying esteem and a keen forbearance for lucrative gain, henceforth delivering potential for measureless trust. As the abundance of the Corvus Trade Consortium germinates beneath the soil of our fair province Aelyria Prime, like a smart and healthy seed we seek light and nourishment from the sun, Illumination only you can provide. Loyal to the loins that spur us forward, forever would our influences dedicate cause on bended knee beneath thy will if in some unparalleled grasp of vision his Lordship would take it upon himself to endure audience with Master Corvus. Our but humble request is to discuss the mutual benefaction of a business arrangement providing fiscal growth exponential and effect doubly so. With calm collection and best intention, Egil Victorious Corvus

[Tarot]

It was not until three cycles later that a response arrived - when, perhaps, all hopes of any reply from the Archduke were starting to wane. But good things come to those who wait... right? The letter bore the sigil of the Eastern Lylles, instantly identifying its sender even before the messenger identified himself.

Azure, a chevron Argent, three cups Or... the long-awaited reply had come.

To Egil Victorious Corvus, Archduke Antonius de Lylles extends his greeting and wellwishes. While His Glorious Highness is usually unwilling to discuss monetary matters, deeming such trivial topics to be far beneath his standing and that of his glorious House, he is nevertheless willing to make a rare exception for your Consortium. His Royal Highness will be able to devote half a candlemark of his precious time on the last brightening of Melora, two candlemarks after midbrightening at the palace in Lysandria. Yours Sincerely, ...

The signature belonged to some secretary to the Archduke, who had obviously not responded in person. What 'Corvus' decided to do with this invitation depended on him alone...