Noble Court - The Crown vs Saige

Miquella who sits in the prosecution chair watches as Saige enters. For but a brief moment sadness can be seen in his eyes, but it quickly vanishes as he remains stoic with the rest of the nobles present.

As the court begins to quiet, one last person can be seen entering. A Draconian with red scales, wearing a white tunic and loose fitting brown pants, with dark brown hair flowing down her back and curling by her temples, and piercing hazel eyes steps into the meeting hall. She surveys the crowd of commoners and upon spotting Storm, moves with clear purpose across the room and up to the row Storm is sitting at. She steps up to the spot beside Storm, narrows her eyes at the person sitting beside Storm and stares, an air of authority about her. The person sitting there flinches at her stare and gets up to move. The female then takes the seat beside Storm, leans in and whispers to her, and then leans away, sitting with her hands clasped in her lap and her eyes forward.

Storm relaxes slightly, sitting up again, but her leg continues to bounce.

The female Draconian beside her reaches out and puts a slender hand on Storm's thigh to stop her leg from bouncing. She pats Storm's leg gently and returns her hand to her lap.

The doors open and Prince Connor enters, his white robes trailing the floor behind him. Across his chest is a sash bearing the Ariadnian colors and Crest. At his hip is a favor of black and white embroidered with the likeness of a dragon. His expression is blank and he does not address nor meet the eye of anyone as he approaches the platform, bows, and stands at the point of the crescent reserved for the Defense. He clears his throat and speaks.
"Your Majesty, Lord Seneschal, Honored Nobles... Prince Connor Daggerheart standing for the Defense of Saige in these matters."

As the nobles and guests settle into their places, the hall falls into a hushed silence. King Vlastimir rises, his voice resonating with authority and the weight of the day's responsibilities.

"Very well. Welcome, Prince Connor. Today, we convene to deliberate the case of the Crown versus Saige," he announces, his gaze sweeping over those assembled. "The charges against Saige are severe, and it is our duty to ensure justice is served."

"Saige stands accused of Assault on a Baroness with Intent to Kill, Assault of a Kingdom Citizen with Intent to Kill, Assault of a Kingdom Citizen with Intent to Kill, Reckless Endangerment within an Allied Domain, and Assault on an Allied Kingdom Officer," King Vlastimir continues. "These accusations carry grave implications, and we must weigh the evidence carefully to deliver a fair verdict. The Lord Seneschal Claude Faustus shall be the voice of the King during these proceedings until such a time a verdict has been reached."

Lord Claude leans forward, his eyes scrutinizing Saige. "We shall hear the evidence from both sides. The truth shall guide our judgment." He leans back in his seat but his shoulders remain squared and his posture regal, "Guildmaster Miquella, as the prosecuting noble, the floor is yours for opening statements and declarations of purpose."

Kalil's eyes widen as he see's Connor enter the room and after the initial shock of seeing him wears off, he smirks.

Storm gasps as Connor declares himself Saige's defense and then breathes a sigh of relief. She glances at the Draconian beside her but the Draconian keeps her eyes forward. Storm returns her attention on the trial.

Charlotte's eyes widen and then immediately narrow and then she raises an eyebrow. She gives her head a slight shake and then returns to her stoic expression.

Saige’s ears twitch slightly at Connor’s appearance, but her gaze stays focused to the floor ahead.

Hearing Connors words brings Miquella a hint of relief. He looks to relax but continues to keep a stoic expression.

"Thank you Lord Claude. It is with a heavy heart that I brought these charges up on Saige. Let it be known now. That if a citizen discloses that they have witnessed a crime being committed. Then it is our duty as Nobles to heed the call of equality and order. Even if they are against friends...or family.

I was informed that Saige attacked Broness Jade and Citizen Zuigrii. That rage overtook her, and she struck them down without concern of the possible consequences of her actions. So, I found it upon myself to take action. Just as we did at the previous trial. To have Saige arrested, so a proper investigation could be conducted.

Then only three months later. At the last gathering of heroes. She used poisons in a Allied Kingdom Embassy who was in active War targeting Zuigrii. Proceeded to dominate a guard, and force them to protect her and eventually falling due to the order as she tried to retrieve an artifact that was ordered to be taken away by Queen Sofira.

It is with a heavy heart that I must to be the one to do this, but honor and balance must be upheld. A balance between Order and Chaos.

This is why I submitted that Saige be tried for Assault on a Baroness with Intent to Kill, Assault of a Kingdom Citizen with Intent to Kill. For the actions after the Library. Reckless Endangerment within an Allied Domain, and Assault on an Allied Kingdom Officer of the events that occurred in the Embassy of the Elven Kingdom of Udeoǔ Feonea Khea Rai Leakhao. I have chosen to see pass her use of Poisons during this event and previous notations due to a conflict of interest. As I have seen her use it before without mention. As such after this is done I will being myself before the King for allowing this crime to take place without mention before."