A journey to Rome

**Lord William** · November 19, 2015, 04:14 PM

A ship made dock in the small city port of Salerno carrying the Cardinal as its passenger, William decided to get off the ship and travel by land to Rome. Travelling by land was the safer option, the open sea is always dangerous and unpredictable, the ship he arrived on was almost lost twice at sea before making port. William purchased a horse and rode into Rome twas a 2 day ride. The Cardinal was finally home, he had spent his youth studying here in Rome, everything was so familiar felt like somewhat of a dream. He visited his old favourite spots and met up with some childhood friends before entering the papal palace where he awaited an audience with the holy father

**Gandalfus** · November 19, 2015, 04:29 PM

The Archbishop was received by the Holy Father, who was sat on the Papal throne in the centre of the grandiosely decorated hall. Smiling slightly, Paschal II beckoned William forward for an audience.

**Lord William** · November 19, 2015, 08:04 PM

William bowed before his holiness kissing his foot and than the ring of papal office, once the papal pleasantries were concluded his greeted the pope as his friend and mentor.

It has been a long time since we've seen each other about 2 years to be exact, you sent me to Jerusalem after your papal election. How do you fare?

**Gandalfus** · November 20, 2015, 01:22 AM

Paschal nods sagely, watching carefully as the Cardinal rose. The Italian Pope then replied in Latin with a carefully considered and yet polite response.

"I fare well, thank you, Cardinal. It is good to see you back here in Rome. What is the purpose of your visit to the Holy See today, do you bring me news from Jerusalem?"

**Lord William** · November 21, 2015, 08:25 AM

And I am glad to be back in Rome even if it is for a brief visit. Holy father I have come on a mission from the King of Jerusalem, he wishes me to obtain an annulment of his marriage on account of his wife's unfaithfulness.
William hands over the multiple testimonials given to him by the King

**Gandalfus** · November 21, 2015, 09:02 AM

Paschal reads the documents carefully, observing all of the details with attention.
"Are these the only testimonies, Cardinal?"

**Lord William** · November 21, 2015, 09:51 AM

indeed your holiness, but they are quite a few and from upper nobility as well as royalty.

**Gandalfus** · November 21, 2015, 10:25 AM

Rolled: 10. Just about successful.

Paschal nodded and smiled thinly, handing the documents back to the Cardinal.

"Very well, Cardinal. I shall make the necessary arrangements for the annulment of the marriage between Julien de Baalun and Constance de Evréux, on the grounds of infidelity."

**Lord William** · November 21, 2015, 06:31 PM

Jerusalem will be greatly pleased to hear such news your Holiness, I must get back to my flock
William bowed before the pope and made his exist back to Jerusalem