Shandra Mervey
- Speed
- 30 ft
Base attributes
- Charisma
- 16
- Constitution
- 10
- Dexterity
- 12
- Intelligence
- 14
- Strength
- 8
- Wisdom
- 18
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- Shandra Mervey
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- Shandra Mervey
- "Your Highness, that's tantamount to murdering them. But it's not their individual lives that matter. It's the
- "Your gentle heart will get you in trouble. The only lesson they'll learn, is that starting a riot doesn't car
- "I did warn you that the Aldori would find a way to turn a profit on this issue, didn't I? In politics, softne
- "This deal proves your visionary leadership, Your Grace. The well-being of the barony... and of your treasury.
- "Remember that you should visit the capital personally at the beginning of each month. By tradition of Brevoy
- "You obviously have some strategy, Your Grace. But I cannot approve of your methods, so as your Councilor I wi
- "You obviously have some strategy, Your Grace. But I cannot approve of your methods, so as your Councilor I wi
- "I appreciate your determination in solving diplomatic issues — though, in my opinion, you may wish to massage
- "Of course, the citizens regard them as brutes and bruisers – stereotypes to which they gladly conform. The pe
- Shandra silently raises an eyebrow, but she refrains from commenting.
- Shandra shrugs. "This was short-sighted. They'll be replaced by someone else, who the crowd will dislike even
- Shandra raises her eyebrow. "Where will this lead? Do you expect the peasants will appreciate it? They'll just
- "We've received a letter from Brevoy concerning Oleg's Trading Post."
- "There's one more thing, before I forget — Jamandi Aldori requests your help. The Swordlords are readying them
- "Greetings, baroness! I will get right to the point. We've received a complaint from Brevis from the Silverste
- "Greetings, Your Grace. I have an urgent message from Jamandi Aldori. It seems the Swordlords have — again — p
- "Hmm... This is unwise. You don't have any landed nobles here, as we do in Brevoy. Trade is your kingdom's onl
- "What a surprising decision, your Highness. The merchants only mean to pursue your own law, while the travelle
- "Hard times call for hard measures." Shandra nods in approval.
- "Perfect. We will support the merchants. There's no reliable aristocracy among the landowners, which makes the
- "Your Highness, your protection of the rabble has borne fruit. Now the peasants are demanding a permit to leve
- Shandra thinks for a few moments. "I understand. You don't want trouble with Galt's authorities. Who knows wha
- Shandra's voice is notably cold. "You're playing with fire, Your Grace. These people may become dangerous if t
- "The riot will start again unless you punish them. In Brevoy, they usually hang the rebels or exile them to ar
- "You obviously have some strategy, Your Grace. But I cannot approve of your methods, so as your Councilor I wi
- "The Bloom, of course! The barony won't survive another monster invasion. As for the Swordlords, let's be hone
- "It's a good start, although I expect we'll have certain issues with these new enforcers. It's an abuse of jus
- "There's an issue that requires your attention. Tensions are rising between the locals and a group of mercenar
- "It appears that one of the merchants doing business in the barony has been keeping silent about his previous
- "Wagon trains from Varnhold have arrived in the capital. Maegar Varn sends you his regards and asks you to acc
- "Unpleasant but, alas, expected news: someone with access to the treasury seems to have appropriated a large s
- "What, you've decided to go back on the issue after all?" Shandra purses her lips. "Well then. I suppose sendi
- "We could send the Treasurer to bribe the mob with gold. We could also dispatch the Minister's assassins to de
- Shandra ponders for a moment. "Of course you could use the dinner money instead to entertain your peasants, bu
- "You should be more forceful in your negotiations, Your Grace. You purged the lands of bandits. You brought or
- "Lady Jamandi, in her typical sensationalist manner, expresses her extreme dissatisfaction with your decision
- "Then I shall draft the general pardon. I am sure this will make all our lives more peaceful."
- "We could send the Minister's assassins to deal with these malcontents, or ask the Regent to call upon the peo
- Shandra shakes her head mournfully. "This is unwise. You're within your rights to do this, Your Grace, but ple
- Shandra looks through her list. "I will send out invitations to the merchants today."
- "Very wise. Allow the merchants to do as they like, and their coin will fill your coffers."
- "Ill news, Your Grace. Your subjects are once again beset by monster attacks. If you don't want another Season
- "Cheap populism has never done anyone any good. You'll throw your money to the wind without achieving anything
- "She writes that a while ago she stopped receiving reports from Varnhold — a neighboring barony, established b
- "It's questionable. They'll keep spreading their dissidence among soldiers. The army mutiny is going to turn o
- "Your Grace, I've curious news for you. A local merchant is trying to bribe you. He wants his new salt-product
- "You've probably guessed where I'm going with this. Much can be said against Galt, but not for its lack of tec
- Shandra looks at you politely, her voice soft and slightly indifferent. "This is a grave mistake, Your Grace.
- "Your Highness, the instigators of the riot have been arrested. You will have to determine their fate. If you'
- "Your Highness, there's a riot in the capital. A drunken, bloodthirsty mob is heading to the trade district to
- "Embeth Travelers have offered their assistance after learning of the problem. We could invite some guests fro
- "Hang the troublemakers. It's your best option. It'll teach peasants a proper lesson. Just the idea of a riot
- "If they were mere peasants, I would agree. But these are people of great value to the kingdom. They've made a
- "Happy to help. Take care, though — there's no doubt your enemies still have plenty of tricks up their sleeves
- "Your Grace, a letter from Jamandi Aldori arrived. It seems the Swordlords have their tails between their legs
- "And the last thing, Your Grace. This morning I received a letter that demands my presence back home." She pau
- "But I suggest they should be pardoned. They made a mistake, true. But they were caught. That will teach them
- "A wonderful decision, Your Grace. I shall prepare the order for you."
- "Your Highness, it is time we graciously receive another visitor, if you please. He is a representative of the
- "Half-measures." Shandra winces. "It would have been easier to just give Jamandi a slap on the wrist at the st
- "Some allies can become a stone tied around one's neck. Nevertheless, if you wish to play nice with Lady Jaman
- Shandra raises her puzzled eyebrow. "Are you afraid of the extra expense? You shouldn't be. But if this is you
- "I am happy we're of the same opinion on the matter. I'll make sure this runaway receives a fair welcome in th
- "You obviously have some strategy, Your Grace. But I cannot approve of your methods, so as your Councilor I wi
- Shandra nods approvingly. "It wouldn't hurt the Aldori to learn a lesson in manners. Jamandi may give an overd
- The Councilor smiles at the druid graciously, but her gaze is cold. "Your Highness, I am glad there's someone
- Shandra looks thoughtful. "I am trying to solve a problem, Your Grace. You see... my responsibilities require
- "Your clerics — Jhod and Tristian — were the first to ask for an audience. I shall leave you to your capable j
- Shandra bows briskly. "Your Grace, please spare me a moment of your time. As you know, it is my responsibility
- "Hmm... This is unwise. You don't have any landed nobles here, as we do in Brevoy. Trade is your kingdom's onl
- "I'm happy my advice came in handy, your Highness. You managed to tame the natural urge to take populist measu
- "I fear the people will continue to demand punishment for any who were able to profit during the times of trou
- "Now that we're done with the unpleasant task, I'd like to ask you to receive an important visitor. He's the l
- "You obviously have some strategy, Your Grace. But I cannot approve of your methods, so as your Councilor I wi
- "An impeccable choice, Your Grace. I shall make the necessary arrangements."
- "A letter from Brevoy, Your Grace. Fredero Sinnet, a paladin and mentor of the Order of the Eternal Rose, has
- "I strongly recommend you find some way to rip her off, just to return the favor."
- Shandra shrugs. "This was short-sighted. They'll be replaced by someone else, who the crowd will dislike even
- "Anyway, I've come to speak with you of another issue. There's a man from Galt here in your lands, seeking asy
- "Your Grace, we've received troubling reports. Magic creatures are attacking your subjects at an increasingly
- "Your Highness, the merchants who conspired against you have been arrested. You will have to determine their f
- "Trust me, the love of the people is fickle. No matter how much you give them, they'll forget everything at th
- "Hmm. If you think that will be enough..."
- "Your Highness, several prominent merchants of the capital are conspiring against you. You are loved by ordina
- Shandra's voice is notably cold. "You're playing with fire, Your Grace. These people may become dangerous if t
- "Perfect. The forest will stay. The peasants will just have to make do with the food they have. The merchants
- "I fear this matter may be more complicated than you expect. Oleg, please explain your situation."
- "Let the merchants give those petty thieves the boot. It's time we make it clear that is , not the Stolen Land
- "With all due respect, Linzi is far too creative to manage newspaper publishing. It demands certain discipline
- "Your Highness, the merchants of the kingdom have a request for you. They are looking to consolidate trade in
- "Lady Jamandi has written a whole two lines expressing her gratitude for deciding to not take back taxation ri
- "They've learned their lesson. Arrest and imprisonment sent them a clear message. We can be sure that they'll
- "You obviously have some strategy, Your Grace. But I cannot approve of your methods, so as your Councilor I wi
- Shandra looks at you politely, her voice soft and slightly indifferent. "This is a grave mistake, Your Grace.
- "The main thing you should know is that the baron can solve some of the problems by giving orders to their rep
- "Whoever started this epidemic, there's no doubt their goal was to destroy your young barony. As the number of
- "Good day, Your grace. A courier has delivered a letter from Maegar Varn, the ruler of the colony to the east
- "What a surprising decision, your Highness. The merchants only mean to pursue your own law, while the travelle
- "Then I insist we open a printing house. Don't worry – I shall make all the necessary arrangements."
- "It is good to see you, Your Grace." Shandra Mervey, the emissary of Natala Surtova, greets you with a brief b
- You see Shandra purse her mouth for a moment. "I won't lie to you, saying I understand your decision. In this
- "Our esteemed Pitaxian guest should be more moderate in singing the praises of her sovereign. — Let alone the
- "That should prove useful to our friends in Restov."
- "Your Grace. A woman approached me on the street and asked me to tell you of, as she put it, a 'great injustic
- "Surely, this fool is merely a symbol. He himself is not important. But all the influential people of the baro
- "Your Highness, there's something that requires your immediate attention. As you probably know, there are trav
- "Turn a deaf ear to those who encourage you to expel the mercenaries. It won't make us popular among the peopl
- Shandra holds out a piece of paper. "I took the liberty of composing a list of the wealthiest and most influen
- "It's high time we let the Aldori know who truly rules this realm. A coach with two coachmen cannot travel a s
- "Baron, you must intervene immediately! Annamede Belavarah, one of King Irovetti's… favored artists... is sing
- "A problem demands your personal attention, Your Grace. Your acquaintance, Oleg, has been refusing to pay his
- "Lady Jamandi is, to put it lightly, puzzled by your request for Restov to surrender Oleg's Trading Post. She'