If I may, seeing as this is clearly a discussion about me.
((Heavy sigh))
I will set aside my usual mask of humor to try and put out as many fires as I can here.
I apologize for any feathers I might have ruffled. I had no intent.
Dab himself has not knighted anyone.
As some of you may know I don't know much about Fortanis, or how things go around here, I do know that Dab has been taking care of the people of Flynt and I have been by his side for almost as far back as my memory serves, which admittedly is only just shy of a year.
Dab is Lord of Flynt. His people recognize him as such. Ask them if you wish. He is not king, nor does he claim to be, not to say he hasn't said it in the past with his emotions running high from announcing his desire for Flynts independence, he does not have that mindset now, nor has he tried to tell his people he is their king. He is their Lord and they respect him as such. As do I, which is why I have stood by his side since I met him. I have seen him do nothing without thinking about how it will effect his people. Every decision he makes. He puts his people before all else, which is why I will also gladly call him my Lord and serve him as such.
When Lord Flynt decided to take a short leave to talk with the other nations he left specific instructions to listen to Roann and that Flynt was in his care for his brief time away. I had not exchanged more than three sentences with Roann before this. To my perspective it was my Lord telling me to take instructions from his brother, which I was happy to oblige.
It is very clear that Roann is mental. He has more going on in there than I can imagine, as I became quickly aware in my brief time with him. Including but not limited to some sort of split personality disorder. It was clear that Dab was only thinking with his heart when he left Flynt in his brothers care.
While with "good" Roann we discussed Dab, Flynt, and the different roles each of Dabs companions played in helping Flynt. I explained what everyone's role was and how they helped Flynt specifically, then he turned to me and asked me what my role was. I told him that I had no solid role other than being Lord Flynts right hand, helping him with whatever he needed in order to help his people. He then told me to take a knee, and he knighted me.
This is clearly not how things are supposed to be done, as I am becoming aware. I'm not sure on the power Roann had as acting Lord in Dabs stead. I am not sure as to what one is required to do to earn the title of Knight in these lands. And to be honest, that is not important to me, nor is the title. If it pleases you, I will shed the title until such time I have earned it, in whatever way is proper in your society. It will not change anything other than how I introduce myself.
I still have sworn myself to Lord Dab Flynt, and sworn to protect the people of Flynt and do what is best for them. They are my priority.
Roann is dead.
I have been searching for where his body may have reformed, or where he may has resurrected, and have been able to find nothing. He is no longer a factor, and for that I am glad.
From what I have heard of Roann, he was a threat and it is for the greater good that he is removed from the picture. I am also saddened that my Lord may have lost his brother.
It concerns me that some of you will assume Roann will still have a position of power IF he returns. My duty is to protect Flynt and it's people, and if him being in Flynt makes it a target because people are on a witch hunt for Roann, then I will do everything I can to remove him from Flynt. May that being asking him to leave, informing those that are wanting him dead, or physically removing him myself.
As for the threats against the Cereopolis, Tantarus, I have heard nothing of this. If you could inform me of what you have heard I will do my best to speak with these people and calm them. As I know I personally showed, and I do apologize for, emotions were heightened at the Obliteration of Roann, so anything foul that may have been said may not have been genuine, but instead fueled by anger.
However you see Flynt, I want our relationship to be a peaceful one. I want nothing more than what is best for the people of Flynt, and while I may not hold any true noble title, I do know I have been with these people for long enough to have mutual respect with them, and for them, so please I encourage you to speak with me about this so we can find a peaceful solution.
Much Peace,
Tal-Herroth, concerned citizen of Flynt