Hazardous Times (all welcome) - Part IV - Page 13

Galadria1 · 01-31-2002, 08:55 AM

GALADRIA (As they ride along the road, Sorsha on Gold Top, Galadria afoot, she notices that there is no birdsong, no squirrels cross their path. The area seems devoid of life. The very color seems taken from the landscape. Have they crossed some magical border? Suddenly, as they top a rise, a mounted, armored figure appears. "Stand and declare yourself," he cries in a clipped metallic voice that has something in it that was not quite human)(Quickly yet gently, she removes Sorsha from the saddle, mounts Gold Top, who is curvetting and pawing. She lowers her lance and uncovers her shield, revealing the fair device of her House, a double eagle argent, displayed on a field gules. "I am Lady Galadria, a knight of the Order of the Radiant Heart. We seek passage through these lands, to right a wrong. I should not fight with any of good will, but these are my companions, and I shall defend myself and them, if needs must with my body. How say you?" (in response, he lowers his lance and charges without another word. She spurs Gold Top, and they meet in the road. She is the more skilful, and Gold Top the heavier, and the unknown knight is pitched from his horse, landing with a clang on the profuse grass. She hastily dismounts, drawing her dagger. Putting it to the still form's throat, she cries,"Yield ye or die!" There is no motion or response. She raises his visor, and there is nothing there. The suit is empty!) "Ho! Dalben, here's a mystery. I seem to have overthrown a suit of armor out for the day without its owner." (seeing the small sheath at the armored figure's side, she draws forth a dagger. She wonders at the entertwined snakes on the blade, the green jewel on the pommel, the quiet thunder of magic that surrounds the whole thing. Remembering her own weapon's failure against the shadow, she takes the sheath from the figure and hangs it at her side, sheathing the magic dagger. Suddenly, she becomes aware of a change in herself. The bleached colors of the landscape appear brighter, the birds begin to sing again. The dagger! What are its properties. She resolves to look into it further, but to keep the dagger.)

Larry_OHF · 01-31-2002, 12:34 PM

Jaime

"There it is again!"Jaime squeaked as he saw the emblem... I recognize that mark! The other men that attacked us had that same mark, but I know it from before. I have seen that mark somewhere...Damnit! I do not remember!
What has this got to do with anything that Dalban has told us?"

Jaime seemed to be deeply truobled now. He could not stop figeting as the memories roll through his mind while he tried to remember the mark.

OOC>>>Hey! Somebody set up a good battle that I can get Jaime involved in, (or should I) I have plans for the little thief...but I won't say anymore...it is a surprise.

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Azure

Azure stopped along the road to survey the tracks. A battle had taken place here, a few days ago. Many horses from the way she had some engaged a small group and one horse, it appeared. She assumed that this was the group that she was looking for. The one that Jaime was travelling with. Noticing alot of blood, but no bodies meant that spies were probably following this group along the way.(and had cleaned up). The party had ran from something together into the woods. She followed this path to come to a trap door, that had been opened recently, due to the rusty particles lying around the lock. But the tracks also left this same way...and now, they were joined by one more of soft footsteps.
Azure followed this path as they led her toward her destination. She figured that they were ahead by two days or so.

OOC>>>Azure will not be seen by the party until much later. Do not expect to see her, until certain events take place.

She is a high leveled thief, but of Good alignment, unlike Jaime. She is skilled in all ranged weapons, and can do wonderful damage with her Bow of Gesen(Isn't that the one that did not need ammunition?). Anyway, if you want more information on her, I will give it...or I will wait until a more appropriate time. Right now, she is following your trail and may prove an asset now and later...

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Galadria1 · 01-31-2002, 01:45 PM

GALADRIA (They continue to ride along the road. She wonders at the new feeling of excitement that she experiences. The sky is bluer, the grass' green so deep as to touch the heart with every thought she ever had about Spring. The oak trees that they ride among seem venerable, just about to utter speech that will solve all of her problems. The fluffy white clouds that build up in the northwest seem to be forming battlements and towers of some immense and far-off castle, with wispy pendants flying from a hundred points. Surely, the folk that live there are happy, she thinks.
(As they top a rise, she sees a silvery river running through the fields and flowers. A single graceful bridge spans it, and before this bridge stands a tent, its fabric shining in the sun like silk. A shield is set up before it, bearing the device of the Flowery Tree, argent, on a field, Azure. Sir Hardimour, she realises with a start.) "Look, everyone, it is the shield of Sir Blandimore, my old comrade. Helm send that he be well, for he is a very valiant knight." And so much more, she thinks with a pang she thought forever banished from her heart.

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Attalus · 01-31-2002, 06:12 PM

BLANDAMOUR(He hears footsteps outside his tent, an hobbles to the door flap, opens it)"Who's this? Galadria! I mean, Lady Galadria, I hope that I see you well. Who are your fellow-travellers?" (he coughs)"I am afraid that you come at a poor time. I have beed stuck by a wating illness, and the priest that I consulted advised me to camp by this river until the one that held my cure came by. I don't suppose that he meant you?"

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mistral4543 · 01-31-2002, 06:56 PM

OOC>>> Oh, goody! Newbies

Welcome, Attalus! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] Not posting much today... same reasons...

IC>>>Eliza

Sulkily, she begins to grumble, partly goaded by the uneasiness haunting her ~ "Where are we going, anyway? If you ask me, we seem to walking blindly on..." ~ Falls silent as the companions turn to face her warily ~ "Hey, cut that out! It's only fair to ask this question. One ought to know one where is going, surely? I don't see any point running around in circles."

Ignoring everyone else, she fixes her glittering green eyes on Galadria ~ "Well, O mighty leader? Where are we headed?"

Sorsha

She stands beside Goldtop looking dejected ~ I will never be half as brave and skilled as my friends... friends who aid me knowing they face certain death... ~ Closes her eyes at the apparent standoff between Galadria and Eliza ~ Wouldn't death be a peaceful solution? I would meet my parents and Justin then... ~ Her right hand strays to the hilt of her sickle subconsciously.

Dalben

He steps forth, his black eyes clouded with foreboding ~ "Stop this nonsense at once!" ~ The hiss in his voice resonating in a surprisingly powerful tone ~ "We are trekking on treacherous grounds at a hazardous time, and here you are, drawing attention to us." ~ Glares at Eliza ~ "You may be troubled, child, but we have our own set of problems. Do not try our patience."

Eliza

The glint in her eyes is plain ~ "I see that I am not welcome here anymore." ~ Her nose quivering, she clenches her fists and returns Dalben's stare unflinchingly ~ "Do not let me hinder your progress then, friends." ~ Without warning, she storms off from the group, sprinting away with her light feet.

Before long, only a tiny spot can be seen over the horizon...

OOC>>> Okay, take over, everyone! Eliza is out for now

Galadria1 · 01-31-2002, 07:42 PM

OOC>>Attalus, you surprised me. IC>>
GALADRIA(She is surprised to see her old comrade, her leader in many battles, so changed. His once golden hair shot with grey, his eye dull, his skin dry. He must have lost twenty stone, she secretly marveled.) "Sir Hardimour, this is a great surprise, what did the priest say about your illness? For, I would help yu if I could." (a cold fist that she never knew existed tightens around her heart) "Say, where did that little Eliza get to. She's got a problem that'll require some working on."

Larry_OHF · 01-31-2002, 08:58 PM

OOC>>>Hey Attalus! Still hanging out with Viconia?

IC>>>Jaime

Jaime just kept his mouth shut, much like monkey-boy was doing. Neither of them could do much during this time except keep one another company. Such is the life of a thief...he suppossed...

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Attalus · 02-01-2002, 01:40 PM

ooc>>Yes, sir, Mr. Mod. She is my correspondance secretary, and is learning to file Medicare. She is trying to decide if she likes 'rap,' since all the orderlies at the hospital keep hittig on her and giving her CDs. IC>>
BLANDAMOUR (To Galadria) "Ah, but I am wounded, Gal." (Shows a soaked dressing on his side) "It can only be healed by the touch of the dagger that made it." (eyes wander to her belt, then widen) "Gal! That dagger that you carry. Where did you get it, for it much resembles the one that I seek." (Astonished, she gives it to him) "It is! It is the very one! Galadria, you have saved me!" (He touches it to the gaping wound, which suddenly becomes whole. His eye brightens, his color improves. Hugs Galadria) "Oh, my sweetheart, how can I thank you?"

Galadria1 · 02-01-2002, 02:36 PM

GALADRIA (to Sir Blandimour) (blushes) "Why, honored Sir, 'twere a pleasure to be of service. You have saved my life, oft enough, when I was first learning arms. But, though I should like to tarry, exchanging reminisces, I have an errand that will not brook delay. My companion, Sorsha, here, is unjustly bilked of her throne and we also must avenge her father's murder. Now that you are so happily cured, have you another duty, or are you now at liberty? For, our cause is just, and we could use another companion.(At his agreement, she turns to the party. "Everyone, this is the Paladin, Sir Blandamour of the Iron Arm, and he offers to accompany us in our quest for justice. Do any say nay?"

Galadria · 02-01-2002, 04:17 PM

OOC>>Whohoo, I finally got back into my old Galadria account. IC>>
(Galadria smiled as she looked upon him , a fine figure of a man even if he were a little older than she. The grey at his temples gave him an air of distinction, and his mighty shoulders and the arm that gave him his name only hinted at the power that he could wield. He had always been friendly but a little distant to her. A little flutter in her heart made her wonder if perhaps now they could be a little closer, since she had been able to render him this service.)

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01-31-2002, 08:55 AM	#121
Galadria1 Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 369	GALADRIA (As they ride along the road, Sorsha on Gold Top, Galadria afoot, she notices that there is no birdsong, no squirrels cross their path. The area seems devoid of life. The very color seems taken from the landscape. Have they crossed some magical border? Suddenly, as they top a rise, a mounted, armored figure appears. "Stand and declare yourself," he cries in a clipped metallic voice that has something in it that was not quite human)(Quickly yet gently, she removes Sorsha from the saddle, mounts Gold Top, who is curvetting and pawing. She lowers her lance and uncovers her shield, revealing the fair device of her House, a double eagle argent, displayed on a field gules. "I am Lady Galadria, a knight of the Order of the Radiant Heart. We seek passage through these lands, to right a wrong. I should not fight with any of good will, but these are my companions, and I shall defend myself and them, if needs must with my body. How say you?" (in response, he lowers his lance and charges without another word. She spurs Gold Top, and they meet in the road. She is the more skilful, and Gold Top the heavier, and the unknown knight is pitched from his horse, landing with a clang on the profuse grass. She hastily dismounts, drawing her dagger. Putting it to the still form's throat, she cries,"Yield ye or die!" There is no motion or response. She raises his visor, and there is nothing there. The suit is empty!) "Ho! Dalben, here's a mystery. I seem to have overthrown a suit of armor out for the day without its owner." (seeing the small sheath at the armored figure's side, she draws forth a dagger. She wonders at the entertwined snakes on the blade, the green jewel on the pommel, the quiet thunder of magic that surrounds the whole thing. Remembering her own weapon's failure against the shadow, she takes the sheath from the figure and hangs it at her side, sheathing the magic dagger. Suddenly, she becomes aware of a change in herself. The bleached colors of the landscape appear brighter, the birds begin to sing again. The dagger! What are its properties. She resolves to look into it further, but to keep the dagger.)

01-31-2002, 12:34 PM	#122
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Jaime "There it is again!"Jaime squeaked as he saw the emblem... I recognize that mark! The other men that attacked us had that same mark, but I know it from before. I have seen that mark somewhere...Damnit! I do not remember! What has this got to do with anything that Dalban has told us?" Jaime seemed to be deeply truobled now. He could not stop figeting as the memories roll through his mind while he tried to remember the mark. OOC>>>Hey! Somebody set up a good battle that I can get Jaime involved in, (or should I) I have plans for the little thief...but I won't say anymore...it is a surprise. ================================================== ==================== Azure Azure stopped along the road to survey the tracks. A battle had taken place here, a few days ago. Many horses from the way she had some engaged a small group and one horse, it appeared. She assumed that this was the group that she was looking for. The one that Jaime was travelling with. Noticing alot of blood, but no bodies meant that spies were probably following this group along the way.(and had cleaned up). The party had ran from something together into the woods. She followed this path to come to a trap door, that had been opened recently, due to the rusty particles lying around the lock. But the tracks also left this same way...and now, they were joined by one more of soft footsteps. Azure followed this path as they led her toward her destination. She figured that they were ahead by two days or so. OOC>>>Azure will not be seen by the party until much later. Do not expect to see her, until certain events take place. She is a high leveled thief, but of Good alignment, unlike Jaime. She is skilled in all ranged weapons, and can do wonderful damage with her Bow of Gesen(Isn't that the one that did not need ammunition?). Anyway, if you want more information on her, I will give it...or I will wait until a more appropriate time. Right now, she is following your trail and may prove an asset now and later... [ 01-31-2002: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

01-31-2002, 01:45 PM	#123
Galadria1 Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 369	GALADRIA (They continue to ride along the road. She wonders at the new feeling of excitement that she experiences. The sky is bluer, the grass' green so deep as to touch the heart with every thought she ever had about Spring. The oak trees that they ride among seem venerable, just about to utter speech that will solve all of her problems. The fluffy white clouds that build up in the northwest seem to be forming battlements and towers of some immense and far-off castle, with wispy pendants flying from a hundred points. Surely, the folk that live there are happy, she thinks. (As they top a rise, she sees a silvery river running through the fields and flowers. A single graceful bridge spans it, and before this bridge stands a tent, its fabric shining in the sun like silk. A shield is set up before it, bearing the device of the Flowery Tree, argent, on a field, Azure. Sir Hardimour, she realises with a start.) "Look, everyone, it is the shield of Sir Blandimore, my old comrade. Helm send that he be well, for he is a very valiant knight." And so much more, she thinks with a pang she thought forever banished from her heart. [ 02-01-2002: Message edited by: Galadria1 ]

01-31-2002, 06:12 PM	#124
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 77 Posts: 8,167	BLANDAMOUR(He hears footsteps outside his tent, an hobbles to the door flap, opens it)"Who's this? Galadria! I mean, Lady Galadria, I hope that I see you well. Who are your fellow-travellers?" (he coughs)"I am afraid that you come at a poor time. I have beed stuck by a wating illness, and the priest that I consulted advised me to camp by this river until the one that held my cure came by. I don't suppose that he meant you?" [ 02-01-2002: Message edited by: Attalus ]

01-31-2002, 06:56 PM	#125
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 49 Posts: 3,159	OOC>>> Oh, goody! Newbies Welcome, Attalus! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] Not posting much today... same reasons... IC>>>Eliza Sulkily, she begins to grumble, partly goaded by the uneasiness haunting her ~ "Where are we going, anyway? If you ask me, we seem to walking blindly on..." ~ Falls silent as the companions turn to face her warily ~ "Hey, cut that out! It's only fair to ask this question. One ought to know one where is going, surely? I don't see any point running around in circles." Ignoring everyone else, she fixes her glittering green eyes on Galadria ~ "Well, O mighty leader? Where are we headed?" Sorsha She stands beside Goldtop looking dejected ~ I will never be half as brave and skilled as my friends... friends who aid me knowing they face certain death... ~ Closes her eyes at the apparent standoff between Galadria and Eliza ~ Wouldn't death be a peaceful solution? I would meet my parents and Justin then... ~ Her right hand strays to the hilt of her sickle subconsciously. Dalben He steps forth, his black eyes clouded with foreboding ~ "Stop this nonsense at once!" ~ The hiss in his voice resonating in a surprisingly powerful tone ~ "We are trekking on treacherous grounds at a hazardous time, and here you are, drawing attention to us." ~ Glares at Eliza ~ "You may be troubled, child, but we have our own set of problems. Do not try our patience." Eliza The glint in her eyes is plain ~ "I see that I am not welcome here anymore." ~ Her nose quivering, she clenches her fists and returns Dalben's stare unflinchingly ~ "Do not let me hinder your progress then, friends." ~ Without warning, she storms off from the group, sprinting away with her light feet. Before long, only a tiny spot can be seen over the horizon... OOC>>> Okay, take over, everyone! Eliza is out for now

01-31-2002, 07:42 PM	#126
Galadria1 Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 369	OOC>>Attalus, you surprised me. IC>> GALADRIA(She is surprised to see her old comrade, her leader in many battles, so changed. His once golden hair shot with grey, his eye dull, his skin dry. He must have lost twenty stone, she secretly marveled.) "Sir Hardimour, this is a great surprise, what did the priest say about your illness? For, I would help yu if I could." (a cold fist that she never knew existed tightens around her heart) "Say, where did that little Eliza get to. She's got a problem that'll require some working on."

01-31-2002, 08:58 PM	#127
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	OOC>>>Hey Attalus! Still hanging out with Viconia? IC>>>Jaime Jaime just kept his mouth shut, much like monkey-boy was doing. Neither of them could do much during this time except keep one another company. Such is the life of a thief...he suppossed... [ 01-31-2002: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

02-01-2002, 01:40 PM	#128
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 77 Posts: 8,167	ooc>>Yes, sir, Mr. Mod. She is my correspondance secretary, and is learning to file Medicare. She is trying to decide if she likes 'rap,' since all the orderlies at the hospital keep hittig on her and giving her CDs. IC>> BLANDAMOUR (To Galadria) "Ah, but I am wounded, Gal." (Shows a soaked dressing on his side) "It can only be healed by the touch of the dagger that made it." (eyes wander to her belt, then widen) "Gal! That dagger that you carry. Where did you get it, for it much resembles the one that I seek." (Astonished, she gives it to him) "It is! It is the very one! Galadria, you have saved me!" (He touches it to the gaping wound, which suddenly becomes whole. His eye brightens, his color improves. Hugs Galadria) "Oh, my sweetheart, how can I thank you?"

02-01-2002, 02:36 PM	#129
Galadria1 Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 369	GALADRIA (to Sir Blandimour) (blushes) "Why, honored Sir, 'twere a pleasure to be of service. You have saved my life, oft enough, when I was first learning arms. But, though I should like to tarry, exchanging reminisces, I have an errand that will not brook delay. My companion, Sorsha, here, is unjustly bilked of her throne and we also must avenge her father's murder. Now that you are so happily cured, have you another duty, or are you now at liberty? For, our cause is just, and we could use another companion.(At his agreement, she turns to the party. "Everyone, this is the Paladin, Sir Blandamour of the Iron Arm, and he offers to accompany us in our quest for justice. Do any say nay?"

02-01-2002, 04:17 PM	#130
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	OOC>>Whohoo, I finally got back into my old Galadria account. IC>> (Galadria smiled as she looked upon him , a fine figure of a man even if he were a little older than she. The grey at his temples gave him an air of distinction, and his mighty shoulders and the arm that gave him his name only hinted at the power that he could wield. He had always been friendly but a little distant to her. A little flutter in her heart made her wonder if perhaps now they could be a little closer, since she had been able to render him this service.) [ 02-01-2002: Message edited by: Galadria ]

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