Wyatt
Hero
The Volcano
How can someone win if winning means that someone loses?
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Post by Wyatt on Jun 7, 2009 21:07:19 GMT -6
"You? Used to be an urchin? I'd never have guessed." Wyatt remarked. "The Marquess must be a great man if he was willing to show mercy like that, it seems understanding is in short supply with the stories I heard coming from up north."
He let the sentence drift off, in truth it may have only been hear-say, but what he had heard did not sit well with him.
And the time was ripe for some more unwanted information, it would seem. They had barely passed the courtyard entrance when a villager ran to the gates, and the sounds of a pitched conversation with the guards outside could be heard. It sounded like trouble. Wyatt began to look around and noticed something he hadn't before.
"Um...aside from the guards at the gate, I haven't seen many guards in the castle...are they out patroling or something?"
And from the sounds of it, there was trouble brewing.
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Denzel
The "Before" years
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Post by Denzel on Jun 8, 2009 8:42:11 GMT -6
'No, not right now. We just send a rather large company up northwest.' Denzel said, knowing he didn't need to mention why. The increasing hostilities between Lycia and Etruria were not a secret to anyone. Denzel's eye calmly followed the civilian as he reached the gate and started talking. 'If you'll excuse me...' Denzel strode back to the guards.
'What's going on?' Denzel asked addressing the left sentry. before the man could respond the civilian cut him off. 'BANDITS! My village, it's down south from here. Bandits came down the mountains just yesterday, they slew the village watch and doing god knows what my family and I came as soon as I could but...' 'Alright, alright, calm down. We get the picture.' One of the sentries spoke.
Denzel put his hands on his hips as he thought it through. 'Well, shorthaded as we are we can't just assemble a proper party until about an hour from now. ...You take this man and inform the Marquess of the situation. I'll head out right now to scout the situation and do what I can.' Annoyed though he was being ordered by his junior the man did as Denzel said. The cavalier himself ran back into the courtyard, opting to fetch a horse to set out.
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Lilith
Shaman
Never forget who you are, for surely the world will not
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Post by Lilith on Jun 8, 2009 12:42:32 GMT -6
As Denzel walked away, Lilith told Wyatt, "the marquess here must be a good man indeed. In Etruria, if our Druid Master caught someone trying to steal, he would make us practice our magic on him or her. I... I didn't like it, but I had to pass... No wonder why some people see we Elder mages as evil." She heard someone shouting and looked over to where Denzel had vanished. "I wonder whats going on over there?" she asked.
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Wyatt
Hero
The Volcano
How can someone win if winning means that someone loses?
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Post by Wyatt on Jun 8, 2009 14:08:39 GMT -6
"God..how horrible..." Wyatt remarked to Lilith's story. "It sounds like some trouble is brewing, I heard mention of bandits I think?" And there Denzel went towards the stables. Wait...he was a cavalier but...
"Whoa! Hold on there!" Wyatt called, giving chase after the young boy. "Soldier or not are you thinking about running out there alone?"
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Wein Lowell
Sniper
The Noble Arrow
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Post by Wein Lowell on Jun 8, 2009 15:12:58 GMT -6
Wein heard the man's distress over by the guards. "D***it, bandits..." thought Wein to himself. "It's almost like bandits a natural disaster, with so many raids..."
Wein turned to Lilith. "Bandit attack, probably a local village," he said. "Judging by the lack of soldiers around the castle, of all places, I'd say they're low on manpower." Wein rubbed his whiskered chin. Bandits were the number one cause of problems when you spent a lot of your time out in the countryside all day. He'd been held up by highwaymen plenty of times while bringing home the days worth of the catch. "They'll probably need some help. You did say you wanted an excuse to use your magic, didn't you? I'm not too keen on fighting bandits, but if they need help..."
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Lilith
Shaman
Never forget who you are, for surely the world will not
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Post by Lilith on Jun 8, 2009 17:22:59 GMT -6
"Bandits!" Lilith didn't know whether to grin or frown. "Well the ruffians must be terrorizing the locals! We have to stop them! And I'll get to show you all how my magic works! Oh, I love doing good deeds!" Lilith said enthusiastically. She ran up to Denzel. "Sir Denzel, may we assist you in your sallie? Please, we want to help!" she asked musically.
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Wyatt
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Post by Wyatt on Jun 8, 2009 19:40:40 GMT -6
Things may have been going quickly, but that stopped Wyatt short.
"Whoa! You?! Going to fight bandits?! No, no way! This is real battle, this could be death and it's no place for a women. No no, you should stay here where it is safe." He nodded.
He had no idea how condescending he was being, but in his world, a women would never set foot onto the battlefield. Training in magic was something the nobles did, and if a daughter wanted to do it, then it was just as a form of showing off and making herself suitable for marriage.
"A battlefield like this is no place for you Lilith." He finished, glancing at her. As cruel as he sounded, his face showed genuine concern.
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Selk Mar
Knight
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Profession: Protector, Mercenary
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Post by Selk Mar on Jun 8, 2009 20:13:58 GMT -6
Selk couldn't keep quiet anymore. He'd managed to adjust to the sight of the castle and the overall feel of the place fairly well by now. He heard all the uproar over the village being attacked and his expression changed to a serious one. "Sir Denzel, I'm a novice member of the militia. Whether you want me to or not, it's my duty to protect this land," he said as he rushed after Denzel along with Wyatt. "Wyatt, although I'm not sure whether a woman should fight or not, we're in no position to be deciding what Lilith can do. I might not agree with her actions, but who would I be to oppose her dreams? If anyone stopped me from chasing mine, you can bet there would be a fight."
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Denzel
The "Before" years
[M:-190]
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Post by Denzel on Jun 9, 2009 4:21:42 GMT -6
As the stablemaster brought his horse Denzel responded to the offers made by the party. 'I hate to burst everyone's bubble but I am going out there alone. I can get there a lot faster and the rest of the horses are needed for the reinforcements that the Marquess is going to send.' Denzel got on his horse. 'I hope you'll all still be here when I get back.' Without wasting anymore words he rode out.
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Wyatt
Hero
The Volcano
How can someone win if winning means that someone loses?
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Post by Wyatt on Jun 9, 2009 4:29:43 GMT -6
..And there he went. Of to ride to fight some bandits, and probably die outnumbered and outgunned.
"Burn me!" Wyatt cursed, adjusting his pack on his shoulders. "It might be a long way, but I'm not gonna let a little kid get himself killed, knight or not. If your coming, you better get moving!"
And with that he took off after Denzel. He would certainly arrive after the young cavalier, but it was better then doing nothing.
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Wein Lowell
Sniper
The Noble Arrow
If you're a glory hound, then I'm king of the glory hounds
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Post by Wein Lowell on Jun 9, 2009 10:40:01 GMT -6
Wein sighed. If Lilith wanted to fight, so be it, but he wasn't going to let to kids go and fight bandits by themselves. "Hey, Wyatt, wait up!" he called after Wyatt, running up to him, and grabbing his shoulder. "There's no way I'm letting you go by yourself. This isn't a game, this is dangerous. Don't rush in blindly."
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Selk Mar
Knight
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Profession: Protector, Mercenary
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Affinity: Thunder
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OoC Alias: Hewhostandsalone
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Post by Selk Mar on Jun 9, 2009 12:55:59 GMT -6
Selk had went into the town looking for a caravan to travel with, but he'd found this very lively group of warriors. He liked these people a lot. Some of them were even like him, probably doing nothing but trying to make their way in the world. In his mind, that was reason enough to defend them. He would definitely not be getting left behind. He wasn't used to wearing his armor as much as he'd like to be, but he'd had a soldier's training, so he knew how to run. He knew how to do it well enough to at least keep up with the group, too. That stubborn fool. Sir Denzel's gonna get himself killed. I'll definitely have to make sure these good people make it back safely.
Selk rushed after the rest of the group at top speed.
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Lilith
Shaman
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Post by Lilith on Jun 9, 2009 13:04:47 GMT -6
Lilith gritted her teeth. If there was one thing that destroyed her happy demeanor, it was being judged against for being a woman. "I'll show you all how powerful a woman can be!" she shouted, running after Wyatt and The others. "I will aid to our numbers and make the enemy think twice about attacking a group with a fearsome magic user!"
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Wyatt
Hero
The Volcano
How can someone win if winning means that someone loses?
Posts: 463
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Post by Wyatt on Jun 9, 2009 17:12:09 GMT -6
Wyatt only half heard Lilith's remarks, and set them from his mind for now. His first instinct was to try and catch up with Denzel.
But on foot, that was likely to be impossible. Upon exiting the castle and seeing the plumb of dust kicked up by his horse, he cursed quietly. However, fate was on his side this day, as the villager that had arrived had a simple riding horse next to him. He must have taken it to town. Without saying anything more then. "I need to borrow this!" Wyatt jumped onto the saddle. He'd had to ride a few times, to get goods to small, neighboring villages, and he was quite glad it wasn't a war horse. There was enough room for a second, and Wyatt held his hand down towards his companions.
"Two of you will have to find another, but I have room for one here!"
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Lilith
Shaman
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Post by Lilith on Jun 9, 2009 17:59:57 GMT -6
Lilith smiled. "I'll take this as your apology, Wyatt. You'll soon see how good we women can be at fighting," she said, grabbing on to the axeman's hand. She swung herself onto the horse and put her arms around Wyatt's waist, "well, tally ho, huh?!" she said merrily. She loved being assertive.
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