Hazardous Times Part IX (fresh blood - not literally, please! - welcome)

mistral4543 · 05-06-2002, 03:23 AM

You'll have to forgive me if I don't get everything right, folks... heh, there're just so many things going on both in RL and in this thread that I'm just going

and [img]graemlins/reallyroll.gif[/img]

Right then, here goes...

Legolas and and Sorsha are still stuck in the woods, with Rrang somewhere lurking in the background. Maybe they'll hit off with a romance; maybe they won't. We'll see [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Addison, Raymond and TAO are still in some tavern, after a big brawl involving the local army or something. If they hang around longer, it might just be another punch-up again

Isaura has met up with an old acquaintance Tobias at Korrup Shun city. Their encounter has just been reported to a fiesty lady Cora. Who is she? I'll bet you can guess it already

Poor Galadria is now unable to follow her secret love, Blandamour, on his latest campaign. No thanks to her troublesome twin, Britomart. Meanwhile, a resurrected but amnaesic Eliza is merrily following her idol, Blandamour. This is one interesting love triangle we have here [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Baazguul is now on a war path, intending to conquer 2 cities. Armed with the retrieved amulet and with Britomart as his ally, he's certainly on the winning side of the battle. Or so it seems... [img]graemlins/evilhaha.gif[/img]

Think that's about it. Let me know if I've left anything out [img]smile.gif[/img]

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Attalus · 05-06-2002, 08:37 AM

SIR BLANDAMOUR (Finishes shaving and grins at Eliza. She is quite a sight in the early morning light, red hair and green eyes corresponding agreeably with her jupon.) "Good morning, yourself, Eliza. Well, the 'word' is right that the army is not marching today, but we are. Sir Bors wants me, with you, naturally, to go back to that town, Erebos, was it? We are to get the lay of the land and take a prisoner, if possible. Saddle our horses and we shall ride right after breakfast. Don't worry about Shaitann, my charger. Just don't try to mount him, or he'll cover your fine new clothes with stable manure." (He bellows with laughter)

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Galadria · 05-06-2002, 09:08 AM

OOC>> Hey, we're to Part IX. Good job, everyone! [img]smile.gif[/img] IC>>
ELIZA(Her whole body tingles in anticipation of her first assignment. And, alone with Sir Blandamour! What fun! What a great chance to get to know him better! Her mood clouds. She will have to see Raymond again, and find out more of the horrid thing that she did in the past that turned him so against her. Perhaps the first and not worst of the sins that she must rectify, or at least, obtain forgiveness for. But, she looks back at Blandamour's face, and the joy overwhelms her again. She can't remember much of her past life, but she doubts that she was ever as happy as this.)"My Lord, I shall at once go and do so. Shall I then seek you in the dining hall?"

Legolas · 05-06-2002, 09:28 AM

Legolas

Even before the sun's first rays touch the forest, Legolas wakes. Rubbing the sleep from his eyes, he slowly sits up and looks around. As he notices the shape of Sorsha lying under a simple grey blanket, the elf sits up straighter and combs his hand through his hair as he tries to think.
He had planned to use this day, and as many days after that as he'd need, to help build Sorsha's self-esteem, hoping that then she would be ready to take up her rightful position as queen. He knew without doubt that she would make a wonderful queen, and could truely help out her people.
And yet, looking at her now, he could not manage to envision her sitting in the late king's chair wearing clothes befitting her status. The elf realised that by changing Sorsha into Elena, her true name given to her by her true father, king Gareth, he would destroy the Sorsha he'd come to know, over what realy was a rahter short period of time, and love. Although he wasn't sure about the latter.
He wondered if he could make himself do so. Could he sacrifice her life for the benefit of all those in the kingdom? And yet, could he force upon the people a life worse than they could have had, simply to save this one girl?
Who was he to make such a desicion?
Legolas absently undid the thin leather thong which kept his hair bound back into a single tail, before refastening it, a little tighter.
The ranger decided he could not make the call. The best hecould do was to show Sorsha the path, and if she still refused to be queen, he'd abide by desicion.

Putting on his best smile, he rises and moves over to Sorsha. This close, because of her smell, her mere presence, emotions come rushing to the surface of his mind. He is unfamilliar with these ones, and does not know how to handle them. He blinks his eyes, trying to suppress them, and is only partially succesful. The ranger takes a deep breath, preparing to disturb Sorsha's peaceful sleep. Should he instead wait for her to wake? He decides against it.
A quick glance at the sky shows him dawn is still some time off.
He keeps his voice soft, so as not to startle her.
"Time to get up Sorsha. We've got a whole forest to explore."

mistral4543 · 05-06-2002, 11:20 AM

Sorsha

She draws upon her innermost resources and inhales deeply, her face rather taut with tension ~ They all depend on me. ~ Not a pleasant thought. In fact, the ludicrously extravagant crown weighs more heavily than the burden she carries in her heart ~ Look at them cheer on... will they do the same in times of war? ~ All around, she hears hoarse cries of triumph and hails ~ Will you turn against me one day?... Most likely, you will. ~ Glancing around almost redundantly, she sighs ~ Am I the sacrificial lamb then? Is this what you envisioned for me? Cruel, cruel Legolas... I would never have thought you capable of this. ~ She blinks back tears of frustration and grits her teeth, barely managing a weak smile. Yet that is enough to send the mob into a frenzy, so hysterically delighted they are that Gareth's daughter has returned to capture back the throne.

What will I do next? Build everything from scratch, I suppose. ~ It is disturbing to say the least, that the tone of her inner voice is dead. Listless. ~ I can do it, I know... or rather, he knows... but so what? I have no passion for it.

Elena.... ~ Who's that?! ~ Make a guess... ~ Father? Mother? ~ Very good... there is more to life than men, child. No, do not blush so. It is perfectly normal for any girl to fall for a man, but you are not any girl, Elena. ~ I... I don't want to be Elena. I want to be Sorsha... ~ Please, my child, cease your sobbing. You are of royalty; be dignified and be the beacon of light for your people. ~ Why thrust this unto me? I never asked for it... I want Legolas. ~ Legolas? Very well... you shall see him a final time and then, this chapter of your life must close...

Somewhere in crowd, someone is whispering... "... Highness... new lands..." ~ That voice! She would recognise it anywhere! ~ She blinks once, then her line of vision zooms in on the charismatic elf..."... we've got a whole forest to explore."

With a sudden cry of pure joy, she jerks herself back to reality and her eyes flutter open to perceive the astonished Legolas. ~ "I am ready, Legolas." ~ Her voice trembling, she reaches out to hold his warm hands with her shivering, clammy fingers.

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Galadria · 05-06-2002, 02:05 PM

ELIZA (She mounts the horse that she was assigned, a poor-appearing thing next to the magnificent Shaitann, and rides out beside Blandamour, bearing a lance with his distictive banneret. Her mood continues to soar. The sky is blue, a fair breeze is blowing, and she soon takes her helmet off. The hood of the mail suit she allow to fall back, as she sees Blandamour doing. A few fluffy clouds appear, and she notes a hawk crossing the airy heights. A distant cry seems to be its scream.
Or is it something closer to home, more dangerous? She glances at Blandamour, and he is looking sharply around. Her hand steals to the hilt of her short sword. The scream comes again! Just ahead and to the left. Blandamour is spurring Shaitann, now. His helmet is on, and she clumsily imitates him as her little horse crashes along behind the big black one.)

Attalus · 05-06-2002, 02:07 PM

SIR BLANDAMOUR (Shaitann easily shoulders the brush aside, and they emerge into a clearing where several soldiers are beating an old man. His sword is out, and Eliza's quickly follows. The big black beast caroms into one of the ruffians, knocking him sprawling, Blandamour chops heavily on one of his fellows, wounding the lightly-armed man terribly. For the first time, Eliza hears his war-cry: "Torm defend the right!" It rings resoundingly through the clearing.)

Galadria · 05-06-2002, 02:09 PM

ELIZA (There, on her leader's other side, one of the old man's assailant is aiming a crossbow at him. She spurs toward the archer, willing the little horse to crash into him, as Shaitann had done, but the beast shies away, however disrupting the man's aim. She stabs at him with her sword and is satisfied to see the blade strike home. Then, Blandamour is there, and his huge blade ends her opponenent's life forever. She dismounts hurriedly and runs to the old man.) "Father, are you all right? We got here as quickly as we could."

Madman-Rogovich · 05-06-2002, 02:52 PM

MADmAN:- Sat in the corner of the dingy bar looking at the 3 adventurers he had observed them during the recent brawl and watched to see what their next move would be. MAdman was a local fighter , his intelligence lay in his experience as a street fighter as did his reputation.. finally he arose and approached the three adventurers

'' Hello thar friends , i watched you fight and id like to talk business let me buy you all a drink? '' ALE IT IS!!!!''

mistral4543 · 05-07-2002, 02:29 AM

OOC>>> Welcome, Madman! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] Glad that you've decided to join our merry little bad

05-06-2002, 02:52 PM	#9
Madman-Rogovich Lord Soth Join Date: October 23, 2001 Location: Edinburgh Age: 40 Posts: 1,918	MADmAN:- Sat in the corner of the dingy bar looking at the 3 adventurers he had observed them during the recent brawl and watched to see what their next move would be. MAdman was a local fighter , his intelligence lay in his experience as a street fighter as did his reputation.. finally he arose and approached the three adventurers '' Hello thar friends , i watched you fight and id like to talk business let me buy you all a drink? '' ALE IT IS!!!!'' __________________ One room, one axe, one outcome.

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05-06-2002, 03:23 AM	#1
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	You'll have to forgive me if I don't get everything right, folks... heh, there're just so many things going on both in RL and in this thread that I'm just going and [img]graemlins/reallyroll.gif[/img] Right then, here goes... Legolas and and Sorsha are still stuck in the woods, with Rrang somewhere lurking in the background. Maybe they'll hit off with a romance; maybe they won't. We'll see [img]tongue.gif[/img] Addison, Raymond and TAO are still in some tavern, after a big brawl involving the local army or something. If they hang around longer, it might just be another punch-up again Isaura has met up with an old acquaintance Tobias at Korrup Shun city. Their encounter has just been reported to a fiesty lady Cora. Who is she? I'll bet you can guess it already Poor Galadria is now unable to follow her secret love, Blandamour, on his latest campaign. No thanks to her troublesome twin, Britomart. Meanwhile, a resurrected but amnaesic Eliza is merrily following her idol, Blandamour. This is one interesting love triangle we have here [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Baazguul is now on a war path, intending to conquer 2 cities. Armed with the retrieved amulet and with Britomart as his ally, he's certainly on the winning side of the battle. Or so it seems... [img]graemlins/evilhaha.gif[/img] Think that's about it. Let me know if I've left anything out [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 05-06-2002, 04:13 AM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]

05-06-2002, 08:37 AM	#2
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 76 Posts: 8,167	SIR BLANDAMOUR (Finishes shaving and grins at Eliza. She is quite a sight in the early morning light, red hair and green eyes corresponding agreeably with her jupon.) "Good morning, yourself, Eliza. Well, the 'word' is right that the army is not marching today, but we are. Sir Bors wants me, with you, naturally, to go back to that town, Erebos, was it? We are to get the lay of the land and take a prisoner, if possible. Saddle our horses and we shall ride right after breakfast. Don't worry about Shaitann, my charger. Just don't try to mount him, or he'll cover your fine new clothes with stable manure." (He bellows with laughter) [ 05-06-2002, 08:38 AM: Message edited by: Attalus ]

05-06-2002, 09:08 AM	#3
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	OOC>> Hey, we're to Part IX. Good job, everyone! [img]smile.gif[/img] IC>> ELIZA(Her whole body tingles in anticipation of her first assignment. And, alone with Sir Blandamour! What fun! What a great chance to get to know him better! Her mood clouds. She will have to see Raymond again, and find out more of the horrid thing that she did in the past that turned him so against her. Perhaps the first and not worst of the sins that she must rectify, or at least, obtain forgiveness for. But, she looks back at Blandamour's face, and the joy overwhelms her again. She can't remember much of her past life, but she doubts that she was ever as happy as this.)"My Lord, I shall at once go and do so. Shall I then seek you in the dining hall?"

05-06-2002, 09:28 AM	#4
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 40 Posts: 5,459	Legolas Even before the sun's first rays touch the forest, Legolas wakes. Rubbing the sleep from his eyes, he slowly sits up and looks around. As he notices the shape of Sorsha lying under a simple grey blanket, the elf sits up straighter and combs his hand through his hair as he tries to think. He had planned to use this day, and as many days after that as he'd need, to help build Sorsha's self-esteem, hoping that then she would be ready to take up her rightful position as queen. He knew without doubt that she would make a wonderful queen, and could truely help out her people. And yet, looking at her now, he could not manage to envision her sitting in the late king's chair wearing clothes befitting her status. The elf realised that by changing Sorsha into Elena, her true name given to her by her true father, king Gareth, he would destroy the Sorsha he'd come to know, over what realy was a rahter short period of time, and love. Although he wasn't sure about the latter. He wondered if he could make himself do so. Could he sacrifice her life for the benefit of all those in the kingdom? And yet, could he force upon the people a life worse than they could have had, simply to save this one girl? Who was he to make such a desicion? Legolas absently undid the thin leather thong which kept his hair bound back into a single tail, before refastening it, a little tighter. The ranger decided he could not make the call. The best hecould do was to show Sorsha the path, and if she still refused to be queen, he'd abide by desicion. Putting on his best smile, he rises and moves over to Sorsha. This close, because of her smell, her mere presence, emotions come rushing to the surface of his mind. He is unfamilliar with these ones, and does not know how to handle them. He blinks his eyes, trying to suppress them, and is only partially succesful. The ranger takes a deep breath, preparing to disturb Sorsha's peaceful sleep. Should he instead wait for her to wake? He decides against it. A quick glance at the sky shows him dawn is still some time off. He keeps his voice soft, so as not to startle her. "Time to get up Sorsha. We've got a whole forest to explore."

05-06-2002, 11:20 AM	#5
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Sorsha She draws upon her innermost resources and inhales deeply, her face rather taut with tension ~ They all depend on me. ~ Not a pleasant thought. In fact, the ludicrously extravagant crown weighs more heavily than the burden she carries in her heart ~ Look at them cheer on... will they do the same in times of war? ~ All around, she hears hoarse cries of triumph and hails ~ Will you turn against me one day?... Most likely, you will. ~ Glancing around almost redundantly, she sighs ~ Am I the sacrificial lamb then? Is this what you envisioned for me? Cruel, cruel Legolas... I would never have thought you capable of this. ~ She blinks back tears of frustration and grits her teeth, barely managing a weak smile. Yet that is enough to send the mob into a frenzy, so hysterically delighted they are that Gareth's daughter has returned to capture back the throne. What will I do next? Build everything from scratch, I suppose. ~ It is disturbing to say the least, that the tone of her inner voice is dead. Listless. ~ I can do it, I know... or rather, he knows... but so what? I have no passion for it. Elena.... ~ Who's that?! ~ Make a guess... ~ Father? Mother? ~ Very good... there is more to life than men, child. No, do not blush so. It is perfectly normal for any girl to fall for a man, but you are not any girl, Elena. ~ I... I don't want to be Elena. I want to be Sorsha... ~ Please, my child, cease your sobbing. You are of royalty; be dignified and be the beacon of light for your people. ~ Why thrust this unto me? I never asked for it... I want Legolas. ~ Legolas? Very well... you shall see him a final time and then, this chapter of your life must close... Somewhere in crowd, someone is whispering... "... Highness... new lands..." ~ That voice! She would recognise it anywhere! ~ She blinks once, then her line of vision zooms in on the charismatic elf..."... we've got a whole forest to explore." With a sudden cry of pure joy, she jerks herself back to reality and her eyes flutter open to perceive the astonished Legolas. ~ "I am ready, Legolas." ~ Her voice trembling, she reaches out to hold his warm hands with her shivering, clammy fingers. [ 05-06-2002, 11:24 AM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]

05-06-2002, 02:05 PM	#6
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	ELIZA (She mounts the horse that she was assigned, a poor-appearing thing next to the magnificent Shaitann, and rides out beside Blandamour, bearing a lance with his distictive banneret. Her mood continues to soar. The sky is blue, a fair breeze is blowing, and she soon takes her helmet off. The hood of the mail suit she allow to fall back, as she sees Blandamour doing. A few fluffy clouds appear, and she notes a hawk crossing the airy heights. A distant cry seems to be its scream. Or is it something closer to home, more dangerous? She glances at Blandamour, and he is looking sharply around. Her hand steals to the hilt of her short sword. The scream comes again! Just ahead and to the left. Blandamour is spurring Shaitann, now. His helmet is on, and she clumsily imitates him as her little horse crashes along behind the big black one.)

05-06-2002, 02:07 PM	#7
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 76 Posts: 8,167	SIR BLANDAMOUR (Shaitann easily shoulders the brush aside, and they emerge into a clearing where several soldiers are beating an old man. His sword is out, and Eliza's quickly follows. The big black beast caroms into one of the ruffians, knocking him sprawling, Blandamour chops heavily on one of his fellows, wounding the lightly-armed man terribly. For the first time, Eliza hears his war-cry: "Torm defend the right!" It rings resoundingly through the clearing.)

05-06-2002, 02:09 PM	#8
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	ELIZA (There, on her leader's other side, one of the old man's assailant is aiming a crossbow at him. She spurs toward the archer, willing the little horse to crash into him, as Shaitann had done, but the beast shies away, however disrupting the man's aim. She stabs at him with her sword and is satisfied to see the blade strike home. Then, Blandamour is there, and his huge blade ends her opponenent's life forever. She dismounts hurriedly and runs to the old man.) "Father, are you all right? We got here as quickly as we could."

05-07-2002, 02:29 AM	#10
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	OOC>>> Welcome, Madman! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] Glad that you've decided to join our merry little bad

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