Lord Aurelius Plumecrest

In a kingdom filled with diplomats, none commands a conversation quite like Lord Aurelius Plumecrest. From an early age he could hear a phrase once and repeat it with perfect rhythm, then learned that true communication required customs, histories and gestures as well as words. At the Conference of Seven Isles he addressed each ambassador in their own language until accusations became agreement; the treaty still bears a single scarlet feather beside his name. He reminds younger members that respect is the only language understood in every corner of the world.

From the register

• A favourite guest at Lord Sebastian Longstride’s opening nights, and an authority on international tea etiquette.
• Lord Snapworth seeks his counsel before investing abroad, remarking that Aurelius can detect a poor bargain in any language.