"Royal envoy's account on meeting with Ard Caddach's chief advisor (Royal envoy's account on meeting with Ard Caddach's chief advisor)":
"During the first week of Hearthfire, I traveled to Markarth to confer with Tyrant Ard Caddach regarding the Reach raid on the borders of High Rock. Upon arrival I learned that before I was allowed to report to Before the tyrant could state High King Aymeric's royal decree, I needed to convince his chief advisor, Lady Beilein, to arrange the meeting. Fortunately, Lady Beilein was not averse to hearing me out.
Before going into the details of the discussion, let me explain Lady Beilein's position on Markarth. As a close friend of the tyrant, she was never far from his side. Oddly, no one I spoke to at Rich could pinpoint exactly when or how she came to have this momentous influence. From what I can find, her first public appearance was when the tyrant Ed Kadak of Markarth served as Imperial Governor of Reach under the appointment of Emperor Moricar. Many foreigners came to Markarth during that period (so her origins cannot be proven); Lady Beilein describes herself as a Breton noble born into an unknown family, with a clear academic and arcane interest in the Reach . She established the family headhouse in Markarth Heights, brought with her a small army of tight-lipped servants, and imported luxurious furnishings from faraway lands.
Once settled in the city, Lady Beilein soon began advising Eddard Kadak on arcane matters and foreign affairs. She quickly gained a reputation for her cunning political instincts and her gentle and sharp words to soften the harsh decrees of tyrants. The people of Markarth call her the 'Witch Butler' of the tyrant Ed Kadak. Today, witches are held in great esteem by the Reachers, but in Lady Beilein's case, the word isn't exactly a compliment. I learned that 'Witch Butlers' were seen as being too politically active and neglecting their duties as witches. In the eyes of most Reachers, witches are supposed to deal with the elements and spirits; a witch standing next to a throne cannot be trusted.
My conversation with Mrs. Beilein began with the usual pleasantries. Mrs. Beilein inquired about my travels and whether my accommodation in Markas was comfortable. In fact, I was surprised to find myself discussing these personal matters with a woman. On previous visits to Markas, not a single Reacher had expressed the slightest concern for my comfort, but the highly cultured lady with whom I was now having tea was concerned about this neglected aspect.
When the time came, I turned the conversation to the message from High King Emeric of High Rock. 'Madam, thank you for your warm welcome, but now I must raise the priorities of this visit. "I get to the point, "The destruction caused by the Bloodthorn Cult of Glenumbra and the Dark Witnesses of Mounoth is unacceptable. The High King wants peace on the borders, but there can be no peace there as long as the Reachmen raid our towns and burn our farms. People say you can blow wind in King Markarth's ear. So, can you convince him to rein in the tribes before plunging us both into a war that neither of us wants? '
Mrs. Beilein weighed my question for a long time. I noticed an unusual demeanor about her; she was young enough to be considered a beauty, but her eyes seemed to contain a disturbing depth of wisdom and experience. 'The Bloodthorn and the Dark Witness are a real problem. ' She finally answered: 'But Ed will not order them to do as your High King demands. Kadak cannot be thought of as Aymeric's lapdog. '
'My lady, I must at least try. 'I objected: 'You must be able to do something. '
Beilein looked at me again with those dark and profound eyes. 'If Aymeric were to crack down on the tribes that stalk your borders. ’ She said: ‘They will ask Kadak for help. This would put him in a position to protect these tribes and allow him to control them. '
I frowned, not sure I understood what she meant. 'You say let us attack your people? '
'I didn't say that. ' Mrs Beilein replied: 'I'm just saying what will happen if you crack down hard for your own benefit. '
'That doesn't help much. I'm here because High King Aymeric wishes to avoid battle. '
'Oh, but we're not talking about trouble this season. Mrs Beilein said: 'We are talking about ending these troubles in the future. If this is what your king wishes, he will find Edd Kadak's iron-fist policy to be the wisest strategy he can pursue. Instead of dealing with a bunch of troublesome tribes, he only had to deal with a King of Reach. It is in your best interest to help Ed Kadak. '
I've thought about this, and I have to say, it's so reasonable, so attractive, that my mission seems accomplished here. I imagined myself returning to Wayrest to expound on the cleverness of Lady Beilein's plan, basking in the praise I received for bringing it to the High King. But some stubborn seeds of doubt lingered in my mind.
'Perhaps as you say, my lady. ’ I managed to say: ‘But it is my duty to convey the words of my king to the king of Markarth. I can't just go back in vain. '
There was a twinkle in Mrs. Beline's eyes that made me feel that it might not be wise to irritate her. I was sure there was something dangerous going on behind the gentle look on her face. Although I winced in my seat, she just smiled at me calmly. 'All right. Since you said you have to do what you have to do. ’ She said, ‘I’m going to give you an audience with Ed Kadak. He'll whine and ignore your concerns, and ultimately won't respond to you. Then all the questions come back to me. I will help you find a way to explain the complex situation at hand to your king. '
I was disturbed by her words and left soon after. Two days later, my conversation with the Tyrant of Markarth was exactly as Lady Beilein had predicted. But instead of going back to the 'Witch Butler', I decided to write this report and seal it.
I feel that after talking to Mrs. Beilein again, I am not sure I will have any other ideas for solving the problem. "
Close the ancient book gently. The Lord gained enough information: "This Mrs. Beilein should have used blood magic to control Ed Kadak, the tyrant of Markarth, King of Reach at the time, so that he could obey her words."
"Yes, Master." This is also the purpose of librarian Dawn Warhammer Xili recommending this book: "As the book says, 'Witches should deal with elements and spirits; witches who stand beside the throne cannot be trusted. of.'"
I heard that the lord intended to let these wise and long-lived blood ladies take charge of the isolated castles, fortresses and towers. Therefore, the librarian Dawn Warhammer Xili tactfully advised: The lord does not need a "blood witch butler".
This is obviously the collective sentiment of Mrs. Gisesying. Therefore, using the "reading" method that the lord is most accustomed to, I gained a warm "feeling after reading".
The lord, who has traveled through countless plot worlds and whose experience has long been solidified into intuition, can fully understand: "Okay, Xili."
