House Mercier in relations to House Grayson, its voice, and a message to the merchants
Posted by Lazarus on 04/19/17
I was born and raised in Arx. This is my home. A home which my family has provided for with their labors, charities, and services. My brother serves this city as the commander of the Iron Guard, and I as the assistance Guildmaster of the Crafter's Guild and disciple of Gild. My sister and cousins all involved in some aspect of our city. Every single thing we have done has been for this city. There is zero evidence of a crime and to claim as such are lies. When the siege is over, it will fall upon the merchants to pump life back into our commerce to provide us with the resources we need to return back to normal. Our city has the best guards, the best inquisitors, each ward is protected by heroes of the great houses and their vassals. We each have our role. Mine is to protect the merchants and the commoners. There is no evidence of war profiteering and to demean our protestation as a nuisance is a disgrace to the position held by nobles over the commoner class. This was an issue that affected a whole class, a class that at the moment needed to be heard. We will never hold our voice. Every single man and woman who walked that protest, peaceful protest, you have shown that you are in control of your dynasty. Now it is time to go back to work.
When those you look upon to lead you, insult you and insult your people, your house, and the efforts you have taken to ensure that at minimum the status quo remains, a very important line is crossed and pass a line that is very hard to come back to. As a result, House Mercier reject its fealty to House Grayson. House Mercier claims fealty to the vassal of the Great House of Velenosa, House Fidante with the blessing of its duchess, Duchess Calista Fidante. The Clemenstone Vale connects to Tor through the longest finger of the Lycene Split. A finger that leads straight into the vale, allowing us to trade goods from Tor to Arx and vice versa. This trade route was put together by the efforts of House Mercier, House Fidante, and the river lords, and currently is equipped and patrolled. Our prosperity serves as a sign that Gild favors the bold. I ask that those who support my claim of fealty of House Velenosa through our service and fealty to House Fidante to make it known. Gild's fortune for all.
Lazarus Mercier - assistant guildmaster of the crafter's guild, disciple of Gild, head of House Mercier.
--- Crafters Guild Stance ---
The Crafters Guild, its merchants stand with Lazarus, the loyalty he and his family have demonstrated to the City and the commoners.
--- Grayhope Stance ---
The Grayhopes think it's bull and will be happy to take over all the business Mercier loses by being turncoat jerks.
--- The Champions Stance ---
Hiring a Champion to defend besmirched honor could have shown solidarity between guilds and kept ancient vows of fealty from being broken.
--- Valorous Few Stance ---
The Valorous Few stand willing, as ever, to help little lost lambs find their way back to their proper homes for entirely reasonable prices!
--- Crimson Blades Stance ---
The Crimson Blades continue to protect Mercier interests in the Clemenstone Vale, as per contract.
--- Smiling Shadows Stance ---
We also can help resolve issues for hefty fees. We're helpers. We help.