Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court

[madame_de_fer]

WHO: Select Orlesian and Fereldan Nobility and the Inquisition
WHAT: Josephine and Vivienne have orchestrated a good-will soiree in response to this dastardly rumor.
WHEN: Drakonis 15, Evening
WHERE: Skyhold Great Hall
NOTES:
- A list of nobles in attendance can be found here. The list was provided by the mods but there will be no npc support for them. Play away.
- A secondary outside party is being held in the valley in the tent town for anyone who couldn't/wouldn't attend and/or behave in the fancy pansty party.
- The goal of the evening is to clear up a spurious rumor about Cassandra and Leliana, with secondary goals of establishing the Inquisition as a respectable presence in Thedas (and fish for more money). Any major disruptions that would Game Over the court approval should probably be brought to the advisors and/or mods.



To say that Josphine has far outdone herself with this little soiree would be the understatement of the year. The Lady Ambassador has pulled out all the stops in providing a festive and yet elegant stage for this political intervention. Because sometimes gossip can be more deadly than a sword.

The Great Hall of Skyhold has been converted into a grand receiving hall, glittering with hundreds of lights around the room, in addition to the repairs accomplished to the original chandeliers. Of course, there has been artful placement arranged so there are a few shadowy corners for rendezvous of the more suggestive nature. Just in case. The majority of the floor has been cleared for dancing, and a fine troupe of musicians have been installed for the bulk of the evening's entertainments. Some members of the Inquisition have plans to entice attendees with their own artistic performances in addition to the group of mages performing illusory tricks to oohs and aahs.

For those who feel their energy flagging, there are chairs set against the walls, with a few tables interspersed between. Servers hired for the evening circulate the crowds with wine, fine Orlesian and Nevarran reds as well as crisp whites from Antiva. Refreshments are set out on buffet tables, tasteful and extravagant nibbles, including imported cheeses, spicy saucisson, dried fruits and nuts, and the highly sought after deep mushroom and anise petits fours that are all the rage in Orlais.

Comments

[el_tybs]

Well when put like that then he could understand the need to do such a thing. Insufferable nobles... and chefs were very important.

Sam gives an amused huff at the mention of alcoves, head ducking down to grin at his feet for a moment - amused but also a little jealous at the mention. Looking back up he continues to grin, brows raised. "Have you had many dances yet? Can't say I've been out there myself."

[gatheringstorm]

Korrin shakes her head, glancing around briefly before directing a smile back at him. "No, not like this. Working security doesn't count...but I have a good memory, and I can get through the simpler dances without stepping on any feet. I have Fate and Zevran as references, in addition to the obvious."

[el_tybs]

"Can't say I've had any dance experience save for this past week. Still stepping on feet though. It doesn't feel like it should be much different than learning how to step when you're working with a staff, but... staves don't have feet. And you spin them." His smile widens more, leaning back on the heels of his shoes every so often then rocking forward.

[gatheringstorm]

"Pffft, my feet can take it. In case you hadn't noticed, I'm not all that delicate for a mage. Besides, you might be the first person I won't have to worry about adjusting for any size difference." Which is a definite boon; she loves her tiny rifter and friends, but there's something to be said for not worrying about size difference at every step. "Would you care to join me, then?"

[el_tybs]

"Neither am I," he returns back with a chuckle. Not delicate that is. Still even so, stepping on people's feet was not fun for either party. Though he does have to admit she had a point about the size difference. Korrin was definitely much taller than him, but a more manageable size.

With a bit of a defeated sigh he holds up his hand. "You're going to have to lead."

[gatheringstorm]

Korrin grins at getting her way and nods, expecting as much. She steps away toward the dance floor. "I think I can manage that. So far, they're just sticking to simple beats. I wouldn't ask if they were in the middle of those needlessly complicated Orlesian sets."

[el_tybs]

He might as well make someone's night. Following behind Korrin, Sam surveys the dance floor, picking up on how everyone is dancing at the moment. Seemed simple enough. "Well that's good. If it was anything more complicated you might have to just pick me up and spin me around - pretend that we're actually trying." A grin and a chuckle, just imagining the two of them doing that.