“Serault is not blessed in her neighbors. They are pompous, venal, dull or mephitic. Except for one, who is all four.” ―the Shame of Serault
The Herald is a basic action card in Dragon Age: The Last Court. Not all associated actions are available every draw. This is An Eventful Week card.
Description[]
"Serault is not blessed in her neighbors. They are pompous, venal, dull or mephitic. Except for one, who is all four."
- the Shame of Serault
It's rare for a herald to arrive in Serault - most business goes east to the heartlands. But, against the odds, here one is, proudly sporting his master's livery.
What is his business?
Available actions[]
1.
After speaking to him, a maiden of your court begs a moment of your time / A maiden of your court begs a moment of your time Pink with nerves, she blurts "I know your Grace plans to hold a tournament soon, but...would it not be better to hold a dance?" Other youths of the court hover nearby, pretending - very badly - that they aren't listening. / She has been talking with the herald. Pink with nerves, she blurts "I know your Grace plans to hold a tournament soon, but...would it not be better to hold a dance?" Other youths of the court hover nearby, pretending - very badly - that they aren't listening.
Result: Tourney or tourdion Finding her courage, she speaks in a rush. "A new dance has taken Val Royeaux by storm. They call it the tourdion. The Empress' own dance-master invented it, and everyone is doing it! Would...would it not reflect well on Serault if the Empress' fascinations were ours, too?"
-2 Dignity
→The Latest Fad
2.
"My master recently visited the Empress' court..." he begins Grant him an audience and listen to his boasts.
Result: "...where he was received with the graces due a prince!" Draped in flamboyant livery, the herald casts a pitying glance around your hall before embarking on a comprehensive account of their time at court. As he drones on about the feasts, favors, and compliments lavished upon his master, you consider how Serault could benefit from this.
-2 Dignity
→The Boastful Neighbor
3.
"Sad news, your Grace..." the herald exclaims. "Your beloved relative -" and here he says an entirely unfamiliar name, "- has passed away. Please! Master your grief! Their end was peaceful. Mostly peaceful."
Result: Mourning Adopting a convincing air of grief, you scour your memory. Oh yes! You were distantly related: cousins of cousins, perhaps? You met once. Maybe. At a wedding. The herald's next words catch your attention: "It leaves the delicate matter of the will. The deceased has requested that you - bound as you were by a close, consanguineal bond - administer it."
→The Bequeathment
