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Post by Wyatt on Jan 8, 2011 22:40:56 GMT -6
With a grunt the young smith pulled up his pack. It would ring and clang with the metals and tools within. Along his shoulders, going a full foot past on either side, a large two handed war maul. A year ago this pack would have been too heavy for him, but work under a Master Smith had really given him some serious muscles. And he'd learned a lot, but as Master said.
'There is only so much to be learned in safety.' No, now was his time to actually go out and travel the world. His earlier escapes with Denzel, Lady Aveian, and even meeting Sir Rayl, those were just the boyish memories. Now he had to set out on a path for himself, but where to go? Ostia was a no go, and most of Lycia was in similar straights, so where else could an aspiring smith possibly go to try and improve his skill.
Wyatt thought for a moment, the cogs turning. He didn't have much in the way of materials (Master's orders) so he'd need to find a deposit of metal he could mine. He'd gotten decent at smelting the metal, though he was still much better at forging. And of the areas near, there was only one mountainous region that would have anything for an aspiring smith.
Smirking, Wyatt set his sites south west and began the first steps of what would be a long trip to Bern. So involved he was in his thoughts, that he nearly crashed into someone. With this pack that might have been a fatal mistake.
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Alwin
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Post by Alwin on Jan 9, 2011 13:40:03 GMT -6
A dull clang of metal could be heard, as Alwin stumbled forward. He had just landed to take a rest. His wyvern, Karen had taken him far, and her wings were getting tired. He turned towards the source of the one who had caused him to trip up. "Ey... Mind watching where you're going." He crossed his arms.
Karen turned towards the stranger, snarling protectively, and unfurled her wings in intimidation. Alwin immediately brought his hand down gently over her neck. "Woah, it's okay." He assured her, and she began to calm down.
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Wyatt
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Post by Wyatt on Jan 9, 2011 14:44:34 GMT -6
Wyatt had a half mind to snap back at the kid, barely older then himself, but restrained himself. It took only a moment to notice the beast next to him, a Wyvern. Which led to one very simple conclusion.
"You're from Bern?" Was the first thing he said. Might not be the politest thing, maybe 'Sorry' or something like that, but he didn't care right now. "What are you doing all the way out here? Not exactly very close to Bern, and we don't see very many Wyvern Rider's here." He said, looking over the large lizard. Wyatt was on his guard around this one. All Lycian's had a bit of a grudge against people from Bern since the attack on Ostia during the bandit war.
Many people blamed Ostia being destroyed on Bern weakening it in the first place, and there were no shortage of cold stares as this boy walked down the streets with the animal.
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Alwin
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Post by Alwin on Jan 9, 2011 15:10:15 GMT -6
"Uhm... Yeah.... I am from Bern." He said, his mind trailing off for a moment. He soon snapped back to reality, however, continuing the conversation. "I've not been in Bern for a while though." Alwin glanced towards some of the commoners on the streets. He could feel the stares, and it made him feel uncomfortable.
Alwin was pretty oblivious to the prejudice Lycians had for the Bernese. He was pretty young when the Bandit war was being fought, and occupied his time more with training, rather than what happened during the war itself All he really knew about it was that Illia now controlled Bern, and that was why he left.
"To be honest.... its refreshing to have a conversation with someone. Ive been getting nothing but the cold shoulder lately." The Wyvern Rider continued to speak. "But... back to the topic at hand... Watch out next time. I would rather not get crushed by that enormous pack of yours if you were to fall on me."
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Wyatt
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Post by Wyatt on Jan 9, 2011 15:33:42 GMT -6
"Sorry, I can't exactly maneuver well with this thing on. It weighs about a hundred pounds after all." Wyatt said, adjusting the pack on his shoulders.
"Well, I was wondering if you knew any easy ways to get to Bern. I mean, the plains are long and open, not exactly the quickest and easiest way to travel. And the path from here is straight over the Bern Mountains, not really my kind of trek. You happen to know any easier ways into the country? I'm heading there myself."
He was getting his own odd stares from the populace, but they knew him and wouldn't say anything directly to him so long as it was just speaking.
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Post by Alwin on Jan 9, 2011 15:50:54 GMT -6
"The mountains dont hinder us that much." He replied, pointing to Karen as he spoke. "We just flew over them. I dont think I know any easy paths you can take on foot......" Alwin closed his eyes in deep thought, tapping his foot unconciously. Curiosity got the better of him, and he spoke up again. " If I may be so bold to ask... Why are you headed to Bern?"
Alwin could hear hushed murmurs coming from passerbys, and although he did his best to ignore it, it was really irritating.
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Post by Wyatt on Jan 9, 2011 16:39:22 GMT -6
Wyatt rolled his eyes. "I doubt your pet could fly with all that I have to carry. At least not easily. Come to think of it...aren't Wyvern's usually bigger then this?" He questioned, looking over the beast.
"Hmmm...no easy paths on foot eh? That sucks...how do traders get into Bern then?" He thought aloud, considering it for a moment. Bern did trade with other nations, so there needed to be some kind of a common route to get there. The idea that it wouldn't be a land route didn't cross his mind at all.
"Why do I need to go there?" he echoed, snapping out of his small trance. "Oh, I just need to find a big city to practice in. Laus is big, but it's not big enough. I need a real military town to train in, Bern seemed the best decision since Eturia isn't exactly on good terms with Lycia."
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Alwin
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Post by Alwin on Jan 9, 2011 17:13:54 GMT -6
"Hey, just because Karen is small doesnt make her any less fierce, and shes not a 'pet'. I never offered to fly you over there anyways..... not that I would" He scoffed, annoyed at Wyatt for calling Karen his 'pet.' "Anyways, if you want to know the trade route, you are asking the wrong guy. I'm no merchant."
Alwin was starting to get annoyed by the crowd that was drawing. He had stopped in the area to rest up a bit, and in the end he was only feeling more fatigued. "Well, if thats all, I should probably head out. I dont feel welcome around here."
With a sigh Alwin began to walk away guiding Karen, but stopped, thinking to himself, before turning back towards Wyatt. "Large Military town? You an arms dealer, or a smithy or something? I haven't been in Bern in a while, is something happening over there?"
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Post by Wyatt on Jan 9, 2011 17:36:05 GMT -6
Wyatt had no desire to maintain this boys company. So this is what people from Bern acted like. He made no attempt to gather back the boys attention as he walked away, and then he turned back to him and asked him the question.
"Yeah, I'm a blacksmith by trade. Laus is too busy denying Ertuian aggression, so I'm trying to find a decent place to practice my trade. Eturia's out of the picture, and Ilia is way too far, not to mention a bit inhospitable. Plus Bern mountains have some of the finest ore in them, it'll make for good weapons." He explained. "Plus rumors say that there is some kind of a rebellion against Ilia forming in Bern, and wherever there is conflict, I am needed."
Wyatt paused, considering what he'd just said. "Gee, that's kind of sick."
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Post by Alwin on Jan 9, 2011 18:06:33 GMT -6
"A rebellion against Ilia?!" he blurted out, surprised. He quickly regained his composure. "I....see. Um, thanks for the information, I guess. " He was grateful for the information, but he also had a feeling he wasnt one to pick sides, and would sell to either nation. That didnt matter right now though.
Alwin's thoughts turned to the rebellion. He was compelled to return home in order to fight for his nations freedom, and now that there was a force actively moving against Ilia, he felt like he could make a difference.
"Karen, I know you are still a little tired, but I need you to hang on for me, ok?" He spoke to his wyvern, as if he forgot that he was lost in his own little world, ignoring everything else. He mounted the brown creature, and looked once more towards Wyatt.
With a nod, he said "Well then, If you are headed to Bern, I suppose its possible we will run into each other again. I'd help you.... but as you said, that pack of yours would be too cumbersome. If you want my advice, rent a pack mule or something. Im surprised you could even lift that by yourself to be honest."
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Wyatt
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Post by Wyatt on Jan 9, 2011 18:19:04 GMT -6
Wyatt laughed at his suggestion. "Hah! If I didn't carry it all myself my master would scale the mountains to beat me down for being a weakling. No, it's probably best to just walk it." Wyatt then, by chance, happened to spy an odd shadow in the sky. He looked up absentmindedly and saw a bird, nothing strange about that.
"Huh..a Crested Gull...what's it doing this far inland?" And then the light bulb went on. "Of course! Boats! There's...a port south of here I think."
He turned towards Alwin again. "Hey, whatever you plan to do." He said, shooting a half grin to the transparent youth. "It wouldn't be wise to fly into Bern like that. You'll draw a lot of attention to yourself. Hell, you stick out like a sore thumb here. Maybe you should look into more mundane ways of travel yourself."
Wyatt stood up straight and turned towards the south. Now that he had a plan and a destination in mind he was ready to rock and roll.
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Post by Alwin on Jan 9, 2011 18:44:02 GMT -6
"Im going to stick out like a sore thumb wherever I go, unless you are suggesting that I leave behind Karen, which isnt going to happen. I dont have the luxury of recources to get something like a boat ticket either. My coinpurse was cut recently. The best I can do is buy rations for myself and Karen." He said, sighing, embarassed that he was caught off guard and ended up losing most of his gold.
"Besides... My hometown is near the other side of the mountains. I'd like to get there as soon as possible...."
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Post by Wyatt on Jan 9, 2011 20:58:33 GMT -6
Wyatt nodded. "Well, you know the country better then I do. Try not to get yourself shot." Wyatt said as a sort of farewell. Wyatt spied the well worn armor the rider had strapped on and got an odd idea.
"Hey, I'll make you a deal, I think we got off on the wrong foot. Bern's a big country, but if we cross paths again I'll patch up that armor for you. No smith worth their weight in steel could let someone go around with such a suit. Look at those scratches and dents. When was the last time this set was really repaired?" Forgetting himself, he looked over the obviously old armor.
"Anyway, don't have time for it right now. But that's my deal for you, if we both live long enough to reach Bern." He turned and started heading south, realizing he never got the Rider's name.
Eh, such trivialities were unimportant.
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Alwin
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Post by Alwin on Jan 10, 2011 5:35:25 GMT -6
Alwin nodded. "Sounds like a plan then. I better head out. The sooner I get to Bern, the better." Karen began to flap her wings, as they began to hover over the ground. " And I will reach Bern alive, dont you worry about that. Karen and I are tougher than you'd expect." He said, chuckling.
Soon, they were off flying in the direction of the mountains.
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