Hazardous Times: Chapter XII - Yet More Intrigues - Page 10

Galadria · 08-05-2002, 08:35 PM

OOC> Yes, Mistral, I hope that you start to feel better, soon. IC>>

LADY GALADRIA (her throb of fear and jealousy at Eliza's calm pronouncement is interrupted by her companion's scream. Hastily splashing through the water to Isaura, she reaches over to comfort the weeping woman.) "Isaura, what is it? Some memory returned? Tell me. Perhaps there is something that we can correct, together." (shoots a warning glance at the others staring at them.)

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Attalus · 08-06-2002, 09:17 AM

KINN'ZUWANNIK (Having startled the lich, the great black dragon goes on) "Hmmm, yes, I was surprised last year, when I heard that you were sending out all of those forunetellers, pretending to predict everyone's future. Looking for a woman with a particular horoscope? Did one go to the Chapter House, and get Lady Roxanne to tell her of her birthdate? Is that when you decided to plot against her? And how strange that the Chapter House is guarded by the troops of King Beresfor. How strange that your minions were able to creep in, and take Lady Roxanne while she slept, only killing a couple of guards for effect. And, it was about this time that some thief crept into my den and stole my sweet bowl, and it ended up with Beresfor. And finally, this same Beresfor, when I snatch his daughter, thinking he would immediately give me back my bowl, up and calls upon the Order to send help, that same Blandamour who was the brother of your chosen vessel to bear you a mortal son. Did you think that I would kill him for you, and leave you in possession of your prize, unmolested? Make me, Kinn'zuwannik, oldest of all the Black Dragons in the Realm, your stupid gull? No, Master Peven, I am not your dupe, and it gave me pleasure to thwart you. Do not try to do the same again. Now, go, before I melt that undead flesh that you are so proud of. I grow tired of you, and you stink." (Peven storms out, leaving the little orc looking at his new master admiringly.

Ar-Cunin · 08-06-2002, 02:45 PM

OOC: I assume that the events at the dragons cave are a bit into the future compared to the events back near the orc camp - after all it would take Peven a some time to react.

IC: Sanael Ganahr

from his hidingplace near the dragons cave Sanael observes the first part of the exchange between dragon and lich. After the lich enters he strains to overhear their conversation, but the details are lost on him, although he does pick on the lichs name. Then the dragon roars and the lich leaves.

Due to the short duration of the encounter and the lichs expression Sanael has no doubt in his mind that some kind confrontation have taken place. After the Lich have passed him, he gets up and follows it - but must quickly give up the persuit as the lich casts a spell and disappears from sight.

Galadria · 08-06-2002, 02:53 PM

LADY ROXANNE (To Eliza, after Isaura screams and collapses) "Good heavens! What is wrong with that young woman? And, who is Raymond?"

ELIZA (Catches Galadria's go-to-hell look, and tactfully studys her companion's hair. It is full, black, and lustrous, now that the grime and grease have been washed out of it. Luckily, it is not long, or she would have a rougher time of it. She re-soaps the black hair and lathers it luxuriously.) "Well, my Lady, Isaura is not very well-known to me. In fact, she seems to dislike me. I have caught her giving me hard looks on occasion. But, as long as I have my good Lord's confidence, I do not care. Helm knows I have nothing against her, but I do not think that we will ever be friends. Perhaps your Ladyship will be my friend. I have much to learn about the Order, and my Lord is very busy."

LADY ROXANNE "Why, yes, I would like it. If you are to be my brother's companion, we should indeed be friends." (her eyes twinkle) "And if all goes well, perhaps some day we will be more than friends. I'd like that more. Blandamour needs someone to settle down with." (Suddenly her face grows pale, and Eliza resumes ministering to her in silence.)

Lady Blue03 · 08-07-2002, 12:57 AM

OOC>>Yay! Forum is finally back up!
IC>> Verloren
Caught in the awkwardness of the discussion, Verloren brushed off Wind Shadow's hide and climbed on(her leg prevented her from jumping of any sort), "I'm going to the druid grove early, ladies...I'll see you when you get there," she guided her steed through the trees.
~Strange women, squabbling over men like that~ she twisted her wet hair into a knot, leaving wisps of grown out bangs to frame her face ~Perhaps I will see Sanael when i get there...wait...what am I thinking? I left one love for another, and lost him only to get shipped off to marry a total stranger...men will never change!~ Feeling a bit better, she leaned on Wind Shadow's neck and enjoyed the slow passing scenery.

She made it to the grove in good time. She didn't see Sanael yet, but he could be hiding of course. No druids either. Good. She dismounted and flopped back into a patch of soft grass. Weariness of battle overcame her, and she dozed with her eyes open, as her mother had taught her to do. Now all she needed was...well she didn't want what she needed, not now. She sighed and relaxed into the grass-one hand resting on a sword.

mistral4543 · 08-07-2002, 05:01 AM

Isaura

Her throat was surprisingly parched, for she could barely croak out the painful pronouncement: "Raymond... he is gone... I have lost him." ~ Her eyes turned misty as she gazed into Galadria's glittering eyes ~ "I cannot explain it..." ~ Helplessness threatening to paralyse her into silence, she coughed deliberately, trying to jerk out of zombie-like submission to Fate:

"I do not know why I feel this way, my lady... it is just as I have said, I do not remember much of the past." ~ She blinked a tear away ~ "Yet I feel a great sorrow... so powerful, it eats me away without hesitation. I know I have lost something precious, priceless even... all because I lost my memory and did not regain it in time." ~ Gritting her teeth, she wiped the stream from her eyes half-angrily, half-resignedly.

"I am tired, my lady. I... I want a new beginning." ~ The urgency in her voice grew with each moment ~ "I need to start afresh, and what better way than to assume my birthright?" ~ Her voice tinged on the hysterical ~ "I must go there right now, I swear!" ~ She got to her feet and began to walk about distractedly ~ "If you are not ready to aid me for now, I... I shall go by myself!"

Attalus · 08-07-2002, 09:37 AM

*As Verloren dozes, she is suddenly awakened by a footfall on the grass. She awakens to find herself regarded by a tall elf in a gray cloak. She scrambles hastily to her feet and assumes a fighting stance, but the handsome, brooding face, half seen by starlight, does not seem to be threatening. His hands are empty. "The Princess Verloren, is it not? I hope so, for I have traveled far to find her. I bear a message from one that she once loved but then lost."

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Galadria · 08-07-2002, 09:42 AM

LADY GALADRIA "Why, yes, Isaura, I shall go with you. My duty here is done," (ironic half-bow to Roxanne) "and I feel that my duty lies elsewhere. We should go back to your birthplace, and assert your claim. Helm knows that your unhappy kingdom has been in chaos long enough."

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Galadria · 08-07-2002, 02:02 PM

ELIZA (takes one of Galadria's robes and drapes Roxanne's form.) "No, then, my Lady, we are fit to rejoin your brother." (She looks admiringly upon her new friend. Her dark hair contrasts with her prison pallor and the remnant of a few freckles that bespeak long-ago outdoor activity. There is a bruise on her left cheek that is fading to yellow, but that is the only outward sign of her recent ill-treatment. Roxanne's eyes are blue, blue, with not a hint of ice in them, rather soft and merry. She marvels that she was able to keep her sense of humor thoughout her long ordeal. Roxanne notices her concerned look and chuckles, puts her arm through hers, and they stroll back to the campsite.)

Lady Blue03 · 08-07-2002, 06:46 PM

Verloren
She glared up at the elf, "A message you say? From an old love? There are only two who can claim to be past loves of mine, and the one I was forced to leave would show himself in person! You must be from Drajlough, the one I left by my own will! Well, I will accept your message, but do not expect me to go back to his land with you! I would wish nothing more then to not see him again!" she stared expantantly at the messanger, her eyes filming over red in ire.

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08-05-2002, 08:35 PM	#91
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	OOC> Yes, Mistral, I hope that you start to feel better, soon. IC>> LADY GALADRIA (her throb of fear and jealousy at Eliza's calm pronouncement is interrupted by her companion's scream. Hastily splashing through the water to Isaura, she reaches over to comfort the weeping woman.) "Isaura, what is it? Some memory returned? Tell me. Perhaps there is something that we can correct, together." (shoots a warning glance at the others staring at them.) [ 08-05-2002, 08:35 PM: Message edited by: Galadria ]

08-06-2002, 09:17 AM	#92
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 77 Posts: 8,167	KINN'ZUWANNIK (Having startled the lich, the great black dragon goes on) "Hmmm, yes, I was surprised last year, when I heard that you were sending out all of those forunetellers, pretending to predict everyone's future. Looking for a woman with a particular horoscope? Did one go to the Chapter House, and get Lady Roxanne to tell her of her birthdate? Is that when you decided to plot against her? And how strange that the Chapter House is guarded by the troops of King Beresfor. How strange that your minions were able to creep in, and take Lady Roxanne while she slept, only killing a couple of guards for effect. And, it was about this time that some thief crept into my den and stole my sweet bowl, and it ended up with Beresfor. And finally, this same Beresfor, when I snatch his daughter, thinking he would immediately give me back my bowl, up and calls upon the Order to send help, that same Blandamour who was the brother of your chosen vessel to bear you a mortal son. Did you think that I would kill him for you, and leave you in possession of your prize, unmolested? Make me, Kinn'zuwannik, oldest of all the Black Dragons in the Realm, your stupid gull? No, Master Peven, I am not your dupe, and it gave me pleasure to thwart you. Do not try to do the same again. Now, go, before I melt that undead flesh that you are so proud of. I grow tired of you, and you stink." (Peven storms out, leaving the little orc looking at his new master admiringly.

08-06-2002, 02:45 PM	#93
Ar-Cunin Ra Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Age: 54 Posts: 2,326	OOC: I assume that the events at the dragons cave are a bit into the future compared to the events back near the orc camp - after all it would take Peven a some time to react. IC: Sanael Ganahr from his hidingplace near the dragons cave Sanael observes the first part of the exchange between dragon and lich. After the lich enters he strains to overhear their conversation, but the details are lost on him, although he does pick on the lichs name. Then the dragon roars and the lich leaves. Due to the short duration of the encounter and the lichs expression Sanael has no doubt in his mind that some kind confrontation have taken place. After the Lich have passed him, he gets up and follows it - but must quickly give up the persuit as the lich casts a spell and disappears from sight.

08-06-2002, 02:53 PM	#94
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	LADY ROXANNE (To Eliza, after Isaura screams and collapses) "Good heavens! What is wrong with that young woman? And, who is Raymond?" ELIZA (Catches Galadria's go-to-hell look, and tactfully studys her companion's hair. It is full, black, and lustrous, now that the grime and grease have been washed out of it. Luckily, it is not long, or she would have a rougher time of it. She re-soaps the black hair and lathers it luxuriously.) "Well, my Lady, Isaura is not very well-known to me. In fact, she seems to dislike me. I have caught her giving me hard looks on occasion. But, as long as I have my good Lord's confidence, I do not care. Helm knows I have nothing against her, but I do not think that we will ever be friends. Perhaps your Ladyship will be my friend. I have much to learn about the Order, and my Lord is very busy." LADY ROXANNE "Why, yes, I would like it. If you are to be my brother's companion, we should indeed be friends." (her eyes twinkle) "And if all goes well, perhaps some day we will be more than friends. I'd like that more. Blandamour needs someone to settle down with." (Suddenly her face grows pale, and Eliza resumes ministering to her in silence.)

08-07-2002, 12:57 AM	#95
Lady Blue03 Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 18, 2002 Age: 39 Posts: 4,557	OOC>>Yay! Forum is finally back up! IC>> Verloren Caught in the awkwardness of the discussion, Verloren brushed off Wind Shadow's hide and climbed on(her leg prevented her from jumping of any sort), "I'm going to the druid grove early, ladies...I'll see you when you get there," she guided her steed through the trees. ~Strange women, squabbling over men like that~ she twisted her wet hair into a knot, leaving wisps of grown out bangs to frame her face ~Perhaps I will see Sanael when i get there...wait...what am I thinking? I left one love for another, and lost him only to get shipped off to marry a total stranger...men will never change!~ Feeling a bit better, she leaned on Wind Shadow's neck and enjoyed the slow passing scenery. She made it to the grove in good time. She didn't see Sanael yet, but he could be hiding of course. No druids either. Good. She dismounted and flopped back into a patch of soft grass. Weariness of battle overcame her, and she dozed with her eyes open, as her mother had taught her to do. Now all she needed was...well she didn't want what she needed, not now. She sighed and relaxed into the grass-one hand resting on a sword.

08-07-2002, 05:01 AM	#96
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Isaura Her throat was surprisingly parched, for she could barely croak out the painful pronouncement: "Raymond... he is gone... I have lost him." ~ Her eyes turned misty as she gazed into Galadria's glittering eyes ~ "I cannot explain it..." ~ Helplessness threatening to paralyse her into silence, she coughed deliberately, trying to jerk out of zombie-like submission to Fate: "I do not know why I feel this way, my lady... it is just as I have said, I do not remember much of the past." ~ She blinked a tear away ~ "Yet I feel a great sorrow... so powerful, it eats me away without hesitation. I know I have lost something precious, priceless even... all because I lost my memory and did not regain it in time." ~ Gritting her teeth, she wiped the stream from her eyes half-angrily, half-resignedly. "I am tired, my lady. I... I want a new beginning." ~ The urgency in her voice grew with each moment ~ "I need to start afresh, and what better way than to assume my birthright?" ~ Her voice tinged on the hysterical ~ "I must go there right now, I swear!" ~ She got to her feet and began to walk about distractedly ~ "If you are not ready to aid me for now, I... I shall go by myself!"

08-07-2002, 09:37 AM	#97
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 77 Posts: 8,167	*As Verloren dozes, she is suddenly awakened by a footfall on the grass. She awakens to find herself regarded by a tall elf in a gray cloak. She scrambles hastily to her feet and assumes a fighting stance, but the handsome, brooding face, half seen by starlight, does not seem to be threatening. His hands are empty. "The Princess Verloren, is it not? I hope so, for I have traveled far to find her. I bear a message from one that she once loved but then lost." [ 08-07-2002, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: Attalus ]

08-07-2002, 09:42 AM	#98
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	LADY GALADRIA "Why, yes, Isaura, I shall go with you. My duty here is done," (ironic half-bow to Roxanne) "and I feel that my duty lies elsewhere. We should go back to your birthplace, and assert your claim. Helm knows that your unhappy kingdom has been in chaos long enough." [ 08-07-2002, 09:43 AM: Message edited by: Galadria ]

08-07-2002, 02:02 PM	#99
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	ELIZA (takes one of Galadria's robes and drapes Roxanne's form.) "No, then, my Lady, we are fit to rejoin your brother." (She looks admiringly upon her new friend. Her dark hair contrasts with her prison pallor and the remnant of a few freckles that bespeak long-ago outdoor activity. There is a bruise on her left cheek that is fading to yellow, but that is the only outward sign of her recent ill-treatment. Roxanne's eyes are blue, blue, with not a hint of ice in them, rather soft and merry. She marvels that she was able to keep her sense of humor thoughout her long ordeal. Roxanne notices her concerned look and chuckles, puts her arm through hers, and they stroll back to the campsite.)

08-07-2002, 06:46 PM	#100
Lady Blue03 Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 18, 2002 Age: 39 Posts: 4,557	Verloren She glared up at the elf, "A message you say? From an old love? There are only two who can claim to be past loves of mine, and the one I was forced to leave would show himself in person! You must be from Drajlough, the one I left by my own will! Well, I will accept your message, but do not expect me to go back to his land with you! I would wish nothing more then to not see him again!" she stared expantantly at the messanger, her eyes filming over red in ire.

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