Valin
Wyvern Rider
A "cursed" Knight of Bern with and honest heart and a brave soul
Posts: 145
Profession: Freelancer (Knight without Lord or Country)
OoC Alias: The Crimson Knight
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Post by Valin on Nov 9, 2013 12:04:23 GMT -6
It had been a week sense Valin had fought Balgoth and his band. In that time The rider had flew fron village to village trying to find a place he'd belong. He knew he couldn't join the Illian Army not after his rashness had caused so many to die. Valin took odd jobs to keep Albus and himself feed but a several occasion had refused open charity from villagers.
His wandering had now Taken him to a Village on the Illian/Sacaen border, the two cultures freely mixed there and Valin found as small bit of joy seeing a Nomadic horseman trading with elderly shopclerk."It good to see so many happy people right Albues?" The knight said to his mount as the two trotted down the market road. A young girl holding a basket of flowers approached the red haired giant and said"Would you like to buy a flower sir knight? Mayhap for you lady love?" Valin covered up his right eye with his traveleing cloaks hood, stopped Albues and turned to the girl. " Im sorry little one but I have no lady nor money Im afraid." The girl looked at him confused."But sir is a knight. Are not all knights paid by there lord? The knight smiled warmly."You are right. But I have no lord or master. I am a freelancer seeking work." The girl smiled back and reached into the basket and took out a blue wild flower. "Its okay mister mercenary take this flower it will bring you luck in you search for work." Valin wanted to correct her, that he wasn't a hired lance, but he knew that in this country the profession held no stigma. He took the flower and thanked her with a nod. The girl turned and walked down an alleyway leading to another street. As she walked her form was darken by the shadows and Valin was taken back to the field outside Stonewall.
The memory played out in slow motion. There was the girl leaning against the tree."Hey little one. You need to come here. Ill protect you." The girl didn't move."It going to be okay Im not a bandit Im a knight..a hero." The field suddenly busted into flames making all visable. Burning bodys littered the field and suddenly shoot up and spoke in one voice. "You are not a hero. You are a blight on this earth. All you bring is suffering. All you action of good will fail. You can do nothing but evil." Valin turned to run but was face to face with the dead girl from the tree."why didn't you save me? the girl said in a quit voice.
Valin blinked and was back in the border town. The flower girl was gone from sight and Valin was crying. The rider turned back to the market street and rode on continuing his search for a place to belong.
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
RETIRED
The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Nov 9, 2013 13:17:41 GMT -6
“Holy cow it is a dragon”, shouted the young Shugo as he rushed up to Valin and his mount. It had some time since he parted from Torman and Orlando. In truth the young boy was lost. He was suppose to be heading to Bern, but got wrong directions from a mean-spirited traveler and ended up on the edge of Illia. Shugo however was use to this as his time abroad has been filled with the scum of the earth. Though a few angles had appeared from time and time again, even still the young ten year old maintained his bright outlook on the world.
Without the slightest bit of fear young Shugo began to touch the wyvern’s scaly hide. "Wow so smooth", spoke the lad as he ran his hands over the scales. His excitement filled his face. Young Shugo was having the time of his life though he was sure his Wyvern was not. “What is its name,” asked Shugo as he stared up at the knight.
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Valin
Wyvern Rider
A "cursed" Knight of Bern with and honest heart and a brave soul
Posts: 145
Profession: Freelancer (Knight without Lord or Country)
OoC Alias: The Crimson Knight
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Post by Valin on Nov 9, 2013 17:02:52 GMT -6
Valin was taken aback by the young boys energy and brazen attitude. The rider quickly covered his eye and turned to the young boy. "His name is Albues. It means light." It was at point that he saw that the boy was armed and armored. The must be some kind of recruit. Valin thought as dismounted. "whats your name little one?"
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
RETIRED
The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Nov 9, 2013 17:18:23 GMT -6
“Light huh”, spoke Shugo as he stared at the wyvern. It was not his first time seeing one, but it had been a very long time. During his early youth many Wyvern Knights would visited his mother to have her fashion armor and weapons, but he was too small at the time to remember them. By the time he was old enough to really remember the beast the knights had stopped coming. The only people who came to the shop were mercenaries and Pegasus knights. And Pegasus were boring, nothing like the powerful wyverns that soar over Bern. I wonder if it is light like the sun or light like in weight though shugo to himself. Valin’s words eventually brought the young man back to reality.
“Oh my name is Shu”, started the young lad, but he suddenly stopped. “My name is Shugoshi”, spoke Shugo. He always enjoyed adding the extra shi to his name. To him it made his name sound more regal than a common peasant name. “I am from Bern”, he added.
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Valin
Wyvern Rider
A "cursed" Knight of Bern with and honest heart and a brave soul
Posts: 145
Profession: Freelancer (Knight without Lord or Country)
OoC Alias: The Crimson Knight
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Post by Valin on Nov 9, 2013 17:59:59 GMT -6
Valin couldn't help but smile. "Its a nice to meet you Shuhoish. My name Gregor.." The rider caught him self"Im sorry I called Valin. Im also from Bern. Before I became a Wyrven rider I was a farmer." the man lost himself in the memory of his time before becoming Valin for a few seconds.
The rider then kneeled down and looked at the boy with a toothy smile. Would you like to get on Albues here? He's really quite nice as long as you arn't afraid." It amused him that it was the same line his master had used when he first met him
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
RETIRED
The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Nov 9, 2013 18:17:03 GMT -6
Shugo took notice how Valin had changed his name, but he did not bother to ask. The main reason was because he had done the same but a few moments ago. He looked at Valin for a moment. The man seemed to be thinking of the past. He was not sure whether or not he should say something. Then he asked Shugo if he wanted to ride.
“Do I ever”, shouted the young lad as he almost danced with excitement. He always wanted to ride a wyvern, but his mother and his father would never allow it. They were already vying amongst each other to determine which trade would Shugo follow they did not need him falling in love with another. Plus Wyvern were expensive to maintain. It was not that they lacked the money, but did not desire to pay for something they did not need, nor wanted.
Without a moment’s hesitation Shugo jumped up on Albues back and took a seat on the saddle. He could hardly believe he was going to get a ride on a wyvern. For him it was a dream that finaly came to reality.
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Valin
Wyvern Rider
A "cursed" Knight of Bern with and honest heart and a brave soul
Posts: 145
Profession: Freelancer (Knight without Lord or Country)
OoC Alias: The Crimson Knight
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Post by Valin on Nov 10, 2013 12:49:37 GMT -6
OC:I Like that Im getting to rp Valins Lighter side for this.
IC: Valin was shocked by the boys speed. The rider tried to grab the boy before the he mounted Albues but quit half way. The black drake was physically disrobed by this new turn of events but didn’t do anything to harm the boy. Valin watched his mount wiggle and huff for a few seconds before bursting out laughing. This attracted the attention of people passing by. Some walked over and a small crowed formed.
"Im sorry I didn't mean to make a scene. Ill be moving on soon." Valin said looking at the group of onlookers. The rider turned back to the boy and said. "Times up Shugoshi Im sorry." The rider started reach for the boy when he was stopped by a voice. No No sir. you fine Its just that we don't see many wyvern riders let alone one so kind to a child. The knight was sure whether to feel praised or insulted. "What bring you here?" Valin faced the crowed content that Albues wouldn't eat Shugoshi. "I'm looking for work. I'm a freelancer with out Lord or country. But fear not Like a said I'll be moving on soon." "That doesn't need to be the case. You could work in my warehouse for awhile Sir..." "sir Valin. But this I should be moving on."
Valin turned back Shugoshi and Albues."Alright little one Just alittle longer and you should get back to your parents." At that same momenent down the road fivteen Iquistion soldiers where bringing caged wagon down the road.
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
RETIRED
The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Nov 10, 2013 15:35:27 GMT -6
“Parents”, spoke Shugo with a puzzled look at Valin. “My parents are back in Bern”, spoke the young boy as he looked at Albues scales. The young boy looked up to see the men coming down the road with caged wagons.
“Eeep”, screamed Shugo before Valin could respond to his comment. As quickly as he got on he jumped off the Wyvern. “Slavers again”, shouted the young boy as he moved toward the side of the street. The vibrant smile that once crossed his face disappeared and a worrisome expression filled his eyes. He still remembered well the cruelty that was done to him by the slavers. He mind drifted back to the coldness of the steel cages and the scraps of food he was given. Young Shugo had no intention of being snatched up a third time. The young recruit held his iron lance tight as he placed his back to the wall.
“Never again”, whispered the boy as he watched the men moved down the road.
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Valin
Wyvern Rider
A "cursed" Knight of Bern with and honest heart and a brave soul
Posts: 145
Profession: Freelancer (Knight without Lord or Country)
OoC Alias: The Crimson Knight
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Post by Valin on Nov 10, 2013 17:22:40 GMT -6
Valin was alittle dumbfounded by the boys response to the parent topic. He had assumed that the boy was a traveler or migrant. The knight got his answer when the young recruit said the word slavers. Valin turned to look at the wagon coming down road. As it came closer Valin stood to block the soldiers view of shugo.
In side the cage was a chained man in black armor and a tattered cape. He wore a black cloth wrapped around the lower half of his head and a sword on his side. As the cage past the black armored man looked directly at Valin. The man was blind in his right eye with a narrow long scar down the middle of it. "Stop." The man spoke and the action happened. "Your a murder. You killed your father." The swordsman spoke still staring at Valin with his dead eye. The escorts drew weapons and surrounded Valin while the villagers dispersed. "You lie sir my father is alive! He plow the fields of Bern as we speak" Valin said readying his lance. Albues Gave a roar and looked ready to pounce. "Stop! This mans guilt is enough. we have places to go. But know this Valin of Bern You Killed your father and that sin will never leave you brave soul But you are not a villain." The guards broke off and continued down the road without a word.
Valin watched them walk off and then turned to the towns people. They now gave him a wide berth and tried to avoid eye contact."How was that?" The rider asked as he looked at the blue flower he was given moments earlier.
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
RETIRED
The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Nov 10, 2013 20:38:14 GMT -6
"What was that all about", spoke shugo as he stepped from behind Valin. It was obvious to him now that the men were not slavers, but still he did not like cages. He looked up at Valin and saw that the was sadden by the old man's words. HOw could one kill there own father, and still not be a villian. It is imposible. That must mean one of the two were wrong. Mr. Valin did not seem like a villian and that man was chained in a cage. Shugo could only deduce that the chained man was wrong.
"Don't listen to him Mr. Valin", spoke Shugo as he stared up at the Wyvern Rider. "You did not kill your father. That man is lying. He probably still plowing the fields of Bern as we speak", spoke Shugo trying to cheer the man up. "I bet he is probably in that cage for spreading lies about good people", spoke Shugo. "I bet he will probably say I burned down Bern next time he passes through here".
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Valin
Wyvern Rider
A "cursed" Knight of Bern with and honest heart and a brave soul
Posts: 145
Profession: Freelancer (Knight without Lord or Country)
OoC Alias: The Crimson Knight
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Post by Valin on Nov 10, 2013 21:47:12 GMT -6
"Your Right Shugoshi He probably was a lier." Valin said still deeply disturbed. Things didn't add up though if the man was a prisoner why did the guards follow his order. Where they his jailers or his servants? The Etrurians were still in view and the rider wanted to follow. Valin shook his head and turned to the young boy. This ones more important. "Now Shugoshi how did you get here? Were taken away from your home by slaver? If so I'll deal with them and take you back home. Because I am a knight and a knight serves.
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
RETIRED
The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Nov 11, 2013 0:30:30 GMT -6
“Oh me”, spoke Shugo. He was surprised that Valin had brought up his situation. The young boy was use to people simply forgetting about him or blowing him off. In truth however Shugo did not mind. It just meant travel was a lot easier. However he did have a lot of problems with guards as many of them insisted that he be taken to his parents, and called him a liar when he told them they were not around. It seemed people could not believe a ten year old could get around so easily without someone else guiding him. Though in truth Shugo did mostly simply follow adults when he traveled around which is why he ended up in Ilia rather than in Bern.
“Well not exactly”, spoke Shugo as he rubbed the back of his head. “The slavers came later, but they were not the reason I was separated from my parents.” Shugo was a bit puzzled about how Valin had figured out he was trapped by slavers. The young boy had not realized he had given away many hints about it. The young boy simply chocked it up to the amazing abilities of knights and went on with his tale. “You see I first was separated from my family when I was kidnapped by this burly man with orange hair. He had a red jacket and his hair was quite messy. Apparently members of his gang though I was the son of a noble and decided that it would be profitable to ransom me back to my family. That group of brigands was attacked by Illian soldiers and their base was burned to the ground. From there I escaped and in countered a gigantic wolf”, spoke Shugo as he motioned his hands to show the size.
After several minutes of describing how he killed the wolf and nearly lost his life to the beast the young recruit moved back into his main focus. “Then I encountered the slavers”, spoke Shugo as if he was coming to a heroic end. After getting revenge on the slavers I decided it was time to head home, but ended up getting lost here”, spoke Shugo finishing his tale.
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Post by Valcrist on Nov 11, 2013 6:56:52 GMT -6
"Well, what do you make of that brother?" "I daresay that these are troubling times, isn't that right brother?"
A man stood there, arms cross as he watched the soldiers parade on through. Next to him the same man stood, watching the same thing, arms cross as well. "I thought this would be a nice peaceful time, our trips through Ilia generally are Brother."
"Well yes, but we seemed have picked up a good luck charm this time around brother." The second twin nudged his head in a direction away from the two at a decidedly less identical looking person that was busy digging through a large backpack.
"Still, such a troubling premonition." "Ooh, it give me shivers." "What do you think Valcrist?"
This third man, tan in skin and blond in hair didn't reply. In fact he looked like he was trying to ignore them. Of course they would have none of that, they were doing a bit and they needed Valcrist to be their straight man. So one of them nudged the crouching man with his foot, one might even be inclined to view such an action as a 'kick'. The man grumbled. "I think I don't care, and you two should stop being creepy."
"Slings and arrows!" The man placed a hand over his heart as if he had just been stabbed. "Your words are harsh!" The other put the backside of their hand on his forehead, as if he were to faint.
The smith rolled his eyes and continued to ignore them. "Oh brother." Valcrist stopped digging through his pack, admitting defeat reluctantly. Not only to the two overactors, but to his self. He really needed to organize this thing, he can't find that steel he got the other day. He was gonna make a shield out of that. "If it's nothing to do with business, we shouldn't get involved. We get enough trouble when we aren't looking for it."
"Oh dear..." "Such... business like ethic!" "That sounds exactly like what a business man would say!" "Oh Valcrist, you've grown up so much since we met you!" "Now brother..." "I said I wouldn't cry..."
Valcrist didn't even bother saying anything, he just stared at them with a blank face.
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Valin
Wyvern Rider
A "cursed" Knight of Bern with and honest heart and a brave soul
Posts: 145
Profession: Freelancer (Knight without Lord or Country)
OoC Alias: The Crimson Knight
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Post by Valin on Nov 11, 2013 11:26:42 GMT -6
Valin listen to the boy carefully tell his story carefully. When the by the described the bandit that first took him away from a chill ran down the knights spine. Balgoths image came on and off in Valins mind as he tried to here the rest off the story. The fact that the boy managed to survive his encounter with the wolf was truely remarkable and Valin wanted to think it was a tall tale but the boys conviction convinced him it was true.
As Shugo finished Valin nodded his head a simply said. "Alright then shugo Do you want me to take you home?"
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Shugo
Wyvern Rider
RETIRED
The world is a dark and lonely place. That is why it is our duty to bring some light to the world.
Posts: 271
Profession: Kid
Affinity: Fire
OoC Alias: Butorega
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Post by Shugo on Nov 11, 2013 12:01:50 GMT -6
“Can I ride on Albues”, spoke Shugo as he pointed toward the dragon. He so wanted to ride on the back of the wyvern as it flew through the air. The thought of soaring through the clouds and flying above the city thrilled the young boy. Shugo was suddenly shot down from his dream as his mind registered something he forgotten.
“Oops”, shouted the young boy as he smacked the palm of his hand on his face. “I almost forgot Mr. Valin spoke Shugo as he raised a small bag. “I was supposed to take this to the lady at the bread store”. Without another word Shugo darted off. “Oh”, he spoke as he turned around while running. “I will take you up on that offer Mr. Valin”, spoke the young Shugo as he slammed right into a man standing across the street. His bag fell to the ground and little patches of cloth fell from the bag.
“Ouch”, spoke Shugo as he looked up to see he had knocked over the man. The man had dark skin and blonde hair which was a surprise to Shugo. It was the first time he had seen blonde hair. In his village most people hair was blue, purple, or red. He had never seen anyone with that hair color before. The young boy stared at the man’s hair for a moment before he realized he was being rude. “Sorry”, spoke Shugo as he hurried off the man. He moved to collect the cloth that he had spilled on the ground. Suddenly a sharp pain filled the boy’s leg as he realized he had scraped his knee on a stone as he fell. “Ouch my knee”, spoke Shugo as he looked at the scratch.
“Here let me help”, spoke a voice as a young orange haired woman came from the side of the street. In her hand she had a staff and a basket filled with bread. She wore a red jacket and a black shirt. Something about the woman seemed familiar to the lad, but he could not put his finger on it. The maiden lowered her staff and healed the boys wound. “There that should feel better”, spoke the maiden as a wide smile crossed her face.
“Thank you Ma'am”, spoke Shugo.
“Oh”, spoke the maiden as she looked at the bag. “Is this the cloth I ordered from the tailor”.
“Is your name Yashi”, spoke Shugo as he stared at the woman.
“Yes it is”, spoke the maiden.
“Then it is your order”, spoke Shugo as he handed the bag to the maiden.
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