Post by Alexander Romanov on Aug 3, 2017 16:01:23 GMT -5
It was the most incredible finding in history. Alexander was absolutely sure of this. That it found so close to Bordelaix was even more remarkable. How had it eluded notice for so long? Though, as Alexander reflected on it, the cave itself was not deep and was relatively unremarkable. Chisel and axe marks were found all around the interior, no doubt indicating that its potential value as an ore man was assessed and found wanting.
But what it hid was so much more. Much more!
Alexander took the next several days to examine the Observatory as he came to call it. The technology found within was more advanced than what the philosophers of this day and age utilized. Or perhaps not more advanced, per se, but different. However, he was certain that their (whomever they were) had considerable knowledge of the heavens. They studied the stars! There was more, but he had yet to puzzle it out.
One thing became abundantly clear to Alexander: he could not study this alone. Even with Annemarie to help him, it would take decades to fully realize the knowledge trapped within the Observatory. It needed more minds! It was the perfect launching point for his University. It would be the highlight! But now, he had a very important task: he had to convince Princess Nicolette of the idea.
To that end, he had requested a private meeting with the Princess Regent. Not in the throne room, no, no. There were too many damn ears in there. If word of the Observatory got out, there was no telling what would happen to it. Rubes would destroy it. Destroy it! That must not happen! It had to be an almost jealously guarded secret. Alexander was thankful the Observatory was on Crown Lands. He was more thankful that Nicolette had established a reputation of being a most reasonable woman.
Tucked under his arm was his portfolio of important documents, charts, and whatever else he needed to present his argument. The man was dressed appropriately and professionally, in large part thanks to dear Annemarie. She had even given him a rather lovely good luck kiss. Her confidence in him in turn spurred the same within. Standing outside the door to the Princess’s study, he drew a deep breath and nodded for the knights to admit him.
Nicolette Deveraux
But what it hid was so much more. Much more!
Alexander took the next several days to examine the Observatory as he came to call it. The technology found within was more advanced than what the philosophers of this day and age utilized. Or perhaps not more advanced, per se, but different. However, he was certain that their (whomever they were) had considerable knowledge of the heavens. They studied the stars! There was more, but he had yet to puzzle it out.
One thing became abundantly clear to Alexander: he could not study this alone. Even with Annemarie to help him, it would take decades to fully realize the knowledge trapped within the Observatory. It needed more minds! It was the perfect launching point for his University. It would be the highlight! But now, he had a very important task: he had to convince Princess Nicolette of the idea.
To that end, he had requested a private meeting with the Princess Regent. Not in the throne room, no, no. There were too many damn ears in there. If word of the Observatory got out, there was no telling what would happen to it. Rubes would destroy it. Destroy it! That must not happen! It had to be an almost jealously guarded secret. Alexander was thankful the Observatory was on Crown Lands. He was more thankful that Nicolette had established a reputation of being a most reasonable woman.
Tucked under his arm was his portfolio of important documents, charts, and whatever else he needed to present his argument. The man was dressed appropriately and professionally, in large part thanks to dear Annemarie. She had even given him a rather lovely good luck kiss. Her confidence in him in turn spurred the same within. Standing outside the door to the Princess’s study, he drew a deep breath and nodded for the knights to admit him.
Nicolette Deveraux