The Festina Tribunal

[Draeris 3124]

The Festina Tribunal

 

Trial of Ventios & Nym Sarino

 

 

The ministry room slowly filled with Volaire's & allies, as the two  most respective members of Festina had betrayed their own kin. It was time for justice, time for true redemption for their corrupted deeds, so the prosecutors believed. The atmosphere was tense, some couldn't even believe that they.. The two most respected ministers could ever do such a thing. But if it was reality or all a misunderstanding, that was for the judges to find now.. As the Alrasian & Festinian judges took place, the Festinian ones trying not to be biased. As the rooms became filled with the House Volaire, high council and the accused, the Tribunal judge slammed his hammer.

 

"Order in this courtroom. We are here today to judge the truth and honesty of Ventios Sarino & Nym Sarino, and to decide their punishment if the accusations deemed true. They are charged with;

 

1. High Treason against Alras & Festina

 

2. Destruction of Property

 

3. Anti-propaganda against Festina

 

4. Working with the enemy

 

5. Manslaughter, killing of an innocent.

 

6. Grand theft of objects of Alrasian & Festinian ownership

 

7. Encouraging a revolt against Alras

 

8. Breaking the codes of morality & ministry in Festina

 

9. Corruption & Manipulation of a government official.

 

10. Plans for putting the treaty of Zion into jeopardy.

 

Prosecutor Christopher Volaire may now rise, and formally start this 1st Tribunal trial. Please be silent until the prosecutor is finished.

 

Christopher stepped up, narrowing his eyes at the accused. He clears his throat as he starts.

 

"Today I stand here, to trial my once most loyal members. People I deemed better than my own sons. But they have been corrupted by whatever force. And now, I must put my grief aside. I swear that I shall tell the truth, for Alras, and Festina. Bless you in the name of Aeriel, may justice shine upon this trial.

 

Ventios Sarino... He was my prime minister, my second in command and minister of diplomatic affairs. He had been given equal power as me, and I do take full blame of allowing such men to posses such power. During the revolt, where they tried to break through our doors and slaughter my children, I was dating my first woman I ever loved in years nearby. After I heard yells, as I ran in panic I saw them trying to hack my sons to death. They protected themselves well, and after a long dramatic fight, we have thriven them from our manor. Only to find my wife, your queen, dead. It was not until then when I fainted in front of my bloodied members and loyalists. After I woke up, and here I am several days later, after I have succesfully finished my research on those people I claimed to know.

 

They had plans.. To use Festina, a vassal that is meant for peace and prosperity, to revolt and win against Alras. It was detailed, and then my members exposed the letters send by them.. Letters trying to convince them to aid them in slaughtering Alrasians, and take the Silverblade keep. I was shocked, I really didn't know they planned that all along until that day. It was then when I remembered, that he had bought a manor nearby Vekaro, our enemies capital. He always went onto missions for diplomacy taking our riches who were prepared for the Forel wedding between my sister and Danur Forel, he claimed that he would get them back.. Not until I saw our weapons.,.. Our armour on Oren Highwaymen! ORENERS! Then I hired my best spies to observe him, and he had shady deals with Oreners. It explains the Manor, it explains his sudden dissapearances and remarks of greed.

 

With that, they had stolen all the gold from our chests. All our Iron, meant to be forged for our brave Alrasian soldiers. Not only that, they tried to break the Festinian treaty.. And even the treaty of Zion! I send him to talk to the king in my name, only to hear rumours of a rogue Festinian minister talking on how he had palmed the Dwarven king. I didn't believe it, I was naive.  They have commited high treason by slaughtering, manipulating & overthrowing a sovereign, vassal government. Foreign monarchies, and OUR Alras.  While I say this with grief and sorrow,  this is what must happen. And I must say that.. I am saddened by the fact my own Lord Marshal planned to turned the military he trained for a right cause, to destroy it."

 

As the Festinians nod in respect towards the nearly crying Christopher, the judge slams his hammer to calm down the trialroom. Looking at the Viceroy Ptah closely observing the judge if he shows Bias. It was an intense trial, and after a long silence, the judge stated:

 

"Other witnesses may raise and speak, afterwards we shall hear the defense, and the verdict after discussion."

[Parkins 550]

​*Nicholas rises, clearing his throat as he addresses the audience before him*

 

             "I saw my father walking with his secret lover a lot, but I never told my mom as she was in my eyes quite a crazy woman. But after I was stealing from my fathers whiskey reserve, I noticed knocking at the door. It was Ventios and Nym, people who like my father said where really respected and liked. They walked in and raised their blade to kill me. I fortunately had my bottle to throw at them and it gave me time to draw my own sword. My brothers soon came downstairs and helped me overthrow them. My mother tried to stop them but she was stabbed by their swords. We pushed them out of the door, and my father started crying for help. They quickly ran, and my father fell unconscious due to his disease we do not understand yet. After he woke up again my father and I looked into the books and archives of Ventios & Nym, and we found plans to occupy a keep.. Apparently the Silverblade keep according to my father. They also wanted to fight against Alras and kidnap the king. I like to be a spymaster for my father, it makes me feel proud. But my friends came and asked if Nym always used drugs from his pipe. They heard them talking about their plans, and they matched with the information we found. As my father said, Ventios once offered me to visit the manor a day before they revolted. He told me it was to spy on the enemy, but the information proves otherwise. I always like Ventios even though I did believe he was manipulating my father. I won't be sad to see him go, he disgraced my fatherland.”

[MrJoshy 130]

Richard Volaire raises a single finger, looking up to the Viceroy Ptah. Whence he is given permission, he stands slowly, his dark, black hair reaching down his face as elegantly as ever. He takes a deep sigh, and brushes the long bangs out of his face, and behind his ears, so that his wide, kind eyes are seen as always they have been. He looks upon the crowd that has been assembled, and folds his hands in front of his lap as he prepares to speak.

With the voice of a clearly well educated man, and one of experience and passion, he begins. "I have not been here for some time, as you all know; but I have been watching, and waiting. With limited amounts of time with the others in our homes, I have been waiting for my time to speak. I am a patient man, whence given the opportunity to be. It is with dignitary and honour that I step before the lot of all of you today, to offer my opinion, and my set of mind on this devastating manner.

With Christopher's wife, dead, and the others grieving and driven insane from the brink of sanity itself with these matters, I can truthfully say that the lot of these men; those that have participated in the grievances that brink us now, are guilty without question. They have gone behind our backs, driven some away, and furthering themselves for personal gain with not a single hope of peace. They sought to use our numbers, our peaceful men and women, and some even children, for their own gains and wants. They claim to be innocent, or at least some of them due, yet I know that they are guilty; without question, as I have stated before. Think what you may, but the verdict is just, as the cause of a wind onto the eastern border.

Festina is a peaceful place, a sanctuary for those that live here; full of life, happiness, and fairness. But we do not need to squander on the past, only look to the future as we think about the punishments that shall come to those that deserve them. I have said my peace; perhaps someone else should say their set. From the sands of time, from the kindness of my heart, with the passion of that of an author of a novel; I can say, with certainty, that we are all just here. Those that betray long friends for gains are not to be held in place," he says gently, the words flowing with passion and warmth as all of his has in the past. He nods once to the Viceroy Ptah, and then sits back down, folding his hands in his lap.
 

[Mephistophelian 977]

Leonardo Volaire stands up and clears his throat. Waiting for everyone to fall silent, he begins speaking in his steady and well paced manner, characteristic of him.

"Fellow members of Festina and people of Alras... I stand here today to tell you all that Ventios and Nym Sarino have directed horrid insults towards my noble family. These two...despicable men have spread false rumours of my house...my pure and honest family. They have actively tried to belittle my family name by stating that members of our family have performed acts so impure is makes me shudder to think of them. This has not only greatly affected us, but it has affected the community, who are both shocked at the behaviour of those they thought could be trusted, and who, although, thankfully, are in the minority, have believed these petty tales of these two...scum. I stand as witness two the horror these two men attempted to put upon our family, and I shall never forgive them for that. If you would like to know of the horrid rumours spread by these men, I cannot tell you for words so filthy as that do not feel comfortable on my tongue....but perhaps my fine Uncle, Christopher, may explain to you, better than I have."

Leonardo sits down and pulls at the collar of his clothing, clearly flustered by how emotional he felt whilst speaking.

((Sorry, short writing, and no colour because of ipad. Anyway, goodnight!))

[Garrett 62]

An older man in ragged clothes stands and moves towards the center of the room. His features tired and worn. Gaze wandering past faces and over walls.

 

"My name is Richmond Valesmark," he begins, "Or, Richmond Volaire I suppose..."

 

"I witnessed the... occurance, the end of it... Anyway. From what I saw two Festinian ministers charged through the door, the door into my family's manor. From the range I stood  I did not notice what exactly was happening I heard the screams of my mother... Of who we know did not survive these monster's brutatlity. I ran as fast as I could, only to see the duo Ventios and Nym chanting and attempting to slay my brothers and sisters, my family. I always had doubts in those two.. I once followed Ventios to his manor next to Vekaro, where he talked with shady people I now know as criminals... And now that I've heard from my family what plans they found, all the pieces have fallen into place..." his voice trails off.

 

"They worked with Orenians... and I can testify that they did attack my family... And spill our blood... Blessings from above that my nephews and brother still draw breath... While I did not bare witness  to the plans for this Silverblade 'incident' as so described, I can make a legitimate claim that they tried to have a revolution in Festina and worked with our enemy, Oren."

 

"My family did not deserve this..." he finishes slowly, only returning to his place after a long second of silence.

[JustCallMeLabsTheSameOne 0]

Witness Mark Silverblood stands up, and starts speaking.

 

"I know I am not of any royal kind , I am not noble and I am not member of the Volaire. But I did witness the horror myself. The blood and battle was intense, and I always heard these two figures discussing plans to slay the king in public areas. I always thought they weren't Festina related... I heard of Festina for the first time! But now that I see a torn family looking at me in desperation for the truth, I shall give it to them.   They have tried to kill an innocent family, a family that once gave me bread and weaponry on the road one day. I didn't know it was them, but now I do. I think these people should be jailed and left to rot! How can they do such a thing!"

 

Mark sits down. Clearly done speaking.

[Hanrahan 2983]

Arnorian does not meet the Tribunal - He simply sends a letter.

 

 

"I hereby Withdraw."

[Onslaughted 920]

High Constable Huron Silverblade is lead into the courtroom, with two guards standing by his side. He awaits to hear their defense patiently.

[Devland99 180]

Adarin orders some privates of the High Guard to watch the door and keep an eye out while he stands in the back of the court listening

[MongolKhan 255]

Nym walks in, arm resting on the pommel of his blade, he chuckles softly "Lads.. Ye' seriously think I would do this shet? All the bullshit flying from your mouth Volaire. I've done more for Alras then you would ever do. Listen here lads. I've no reason to kidnapp the king. I've only just set up my lands to support the Alrasian army. If I am right Volaires? I've never talked about such a thing, I only wished to destroy the Volaires for the problems they've caused us. Also. I see that you've no authority to do this Christopher so before you start flamming I shall keep my loyalty to the high king himself." he then begins to shout, his voice echoing across the hall "You've no proof, you bring your fellow family to this tribunal. Where is the proof from others. Not of your family Christopher! I've never killed your family and never planned to. You must be drunk...I never killed your wife.."

[Draeris 3124]

 

The judge slams his hammer, motioning for the Festinians raise up. As he awaits the scribe to be ready to write his words, he starts

 

"The Festina Tribunal has, out of your defense, decided to reconsider offense 3 & 7 before you are trialed. But due the excessive amount of evidence heared from  testimonies, even from the mouth of a non-Festinian, the Festina delegation in this trial has declared both you, sir Nym and Ventios Sarino guilty for these charges. We shall politely await the verdict from the Alrasian delegation before we fully charge and potentially extract you.

 

However, you have confessed to the charges 1, 5 & 8, which is sufficient in our eyes to gain the punishment proposed by the Festinian delegation. We are also aware of your excessive drug usage, if you deem that the drugs have made you do the actions you are charged for you are allowed to use that as a last defense. If not, We shall await the verdict, in the meanwhile remain seated."

[Anderssn 1115]

Daren raises his hand and speaks, in a serious voice... for once. "Drugs? Excuse my tongue but... Who the feck cares? There was weed and pipes at the Silverblade feast, Grand King Wulfgar nor King Syrio said anything about that! These two men are true loyalists to the king and Alras itself! You have no proof and the people standing on your side is obviously agreeing with you because they are your friends and family. You're tongue is as false as my ex lover! Thank you."

Daren smiles leaning back a bit with his arms crossed.

[Draeris 3124]

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[MongolKhan 255]

Nym rises from his seat just chuckling at the judge, he turns to Christopher again "You're a funny man...A very funny man...Ye' know your family...What are there rumours I've heard against incest eh?" he chuckles loudly "You seriously are making me chuckle laddeh. Ye' **** another lass while ye' married...that in itself is a sin. Also...who the feck is ye' wife? I never met her." Nym looks around chuckling "Laddeh! I want ye' proof about us planning to take the keep, it only comes from the mouths of your family..if ye' don't get me wrong that could be lies in itself to get rid of a rival family. That in itself is treason Christopher." he then claps laughing " I wish to get rid of these accusations and have proof of our false accusations,"  he raises his hand, his movements flowing "You realise laddeh. That those documents could be forged? Its ever so easy these days." he smiles "And to the point of us working with Oren. I was a former Knight aye'. But I've commited crimes there that put me away from there. I would be killed on sight, This is the same for Ventios." he chuckles sitting back down, raising a leg over his own. 

[Stormclank 232]

Ventios rises, he holds his cane in his right hand and grins as he speaks "Well... I've heard enough bullshet out of your mouth Chistina, how about some truth now eh?" 

 

Ventios laughs and looks around the courtroom at his allies and friends, they all laugh with him. "Now, firstly Nym and I have not committed any such offence. All we 'ave done is strengthened the armies of the Dwarfs and Alras. I'd like to know ask ye a question 'your honor'. Where was your army at the battle of the Zion? Oh yeh, I took em to fight the Oren scum while ye' sat on your ass thumping yer sons! I 'ave devolped friendships with teh rulers of Zion and I have full trust in them that they shall not see us guilteh. Now, mah last point, who the **** even gave you authority to hold 'trials' and charge 'igh treason? Long live Zion"

 

Ventios sits back down in his seat, a smug look is apon his face.