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Post by balthazar on Nov 1, 2008 0:16:09 GMT -5
(ooc: If I'm not allowed to post here, just delete it and pm me. thanks.)
Balthazar flew with Silva over the encampment that was the varden. He saw a girl walking and killing with extreme grace and wondered if she could be another elf that had sided with the empire. Pushing the thought from his mind he and Silve turned and started to dive toward the varden. After they landed Balthazar dismounted and turned to the people around him.
"I must speak with Nasuada. It is an urgent matter."
He spoke with a clear and calm voice and hoped that the fact that he was an elf and no one alive knew that he was with the empire, except for a few key members of the empire and the other riders in the empire, that he would be taken directly to her with no questions asked.
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Post by Max452 on Nov 1, 2008 16:13:03 GMT -5
OOC: you're good! welcome to the thread!
Tara had heard an odd commotion inside the castle in which she was headed. Curious and oddly drawn to the call to arms, she headed towards the castle after dismissing the merchant. As she did, she sensed an familiar presence...but couldn't figure out why. For a brief moment it was near, and then suddenly disappeared.
*** Faolan had made it out to the outer walls of the castle towards the marketplace. With his cloak about him to hide his identity as an elf, he and a couple of soldiers were figuring out the best way to fortify their defenses. As he did so, he had felt Tara. Shocked and now incredibly alert, he thought he was hallucinating. He pardoned his leave for a moment to pursue the presence, but his elven ears heard the cries of men being slain within the castle. Bound to his duty, he ordered the men to remain there as he swiftly ran back. He followed the trail of blood until he reached Nasuada's chambers. "Am I too late?" He wondered as he opened the door, sword at the ready. To his surprise he found Arya and Nasuada conversing. "My ladies." He tilted his head. "I heard a commotion. Is all well?" He looked around and then placed his sword back into its sheath.
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Post by scorpion on Nov 1, 2008 22:27:55 GMT -5
Magnus shivered, despite the heat, and glanced down at the bodies everywhere. It seems we picked the wrong day to come. I wonder what happened. "You there, what happened?" "Crazy girl, always running around. Someone irritated her I think." "What is your name?" The man pulled of his orange hat. "The name is Jayne. Who are you?" "I am Magnus and this is Galeru."
occ: sorry, Jeriah, couldn't resist it.
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Post by Tismri on Nov 1, 2008 22:29:11 GMT -5
OOC: so, is Jayne gonna give Simon and River up to "the feds" at some point? lol.
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Post by Trinn on Nov 2, 2008 22:53:23 GMT -5
"Yes," said Nasuada, "for now." And she again repeated the incident for Faolan. Afterwards, the mess in the hall was nearly gone, for which she was thankful. The soldiers must have worked quickly to spare her the sight. She could have just closed the door, but one of the hinges were broken. Better to leave it alone until fixed. ~~~~
Eridor sped with all haste towards Abernon, wings pumping furiously, feet tucked close to his body. He cursed himself for having gone hunting. The tall-tinder-trees below seemed an ocean of green as he sped above, but he could make out breaks in the canopy, herds of four-legged-beats cowering in the shade. He ignored them, to worried about Elaine and Nasuada's well being to care about his empty stomach. Elaine's calm voice contacted him then, and he listened intently. Eridor, things have calmed down. As she spoke, he saw images from her own mind, and he growled at the sight of the mangled bodies.
Be careful with that girl, he warned. As soon as you get her to that room, get outside. I will meet you there. As expected, Elaine began arguing with him, complaining that she did not need to be outside, that she could evade threats without him. Listening patiently to her thoughts, the stony-man-cave, Abernon castle as the humans called it, came into sight. Eridor narrowed his eyes. A strange dragon was landing near the camp outside the castle. Not recognizing the dragon, he flew even faster.
Minutes later, Eridor landed heavily before the dragon and the rider, neck arched and wings held high. The rider was an elf, and at first Eridor was relieved. However, he then thought it odd that niether Queen Islanzadi or Arya had mentioned him. A low growl climbed from his throat, and he bared his fangs. Feeling a familiar presence nearby, Eridor cast his steely eyes around the gathered crowd and spotted the general Kell nearby. Casting out his mind, he spoke to the hardened warrior. General, I'm glad you're here. Do you know these two?
No. But they want to see Nasuada. Eridor's nostrils flared.
Do not allow it! Question them first! The general nodded and turned towards the elven rider. "Well met, Argetlam. I'm afraid I know not who you are, and niether does Eridor." the general gestured towards Eridor's gray mass. "Will you kindly explain where you came from?"
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Post by Tismri on Nov 3, 2008 10:00:05 GMT -5
Simon was silent for a long time, thinking of the possiblities. River had never talked about what she had gone through in the Empire, except in unintelligeable babblings. She would often whimper a little and cry sometimes, or she would start tearing up anything she could get her hands on. It had never made any sense to him. Finally, he did his best to answer Elaine's question. "I don't know. This may have been what the Empire was trying to do, their ultimate goal. I just don't know why they would do something like this to her...or anyone, for that mattter." He thought of the imposing building--the "academy" as they were told it was--from which he had rescued her. Who knew how many other people...how many children were still trapped in there. They all need to be rescued...but how? The question echoed in his mind as they arrived at the room where River would be kept.
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Post by balthazar on Nov 3, 2008 12:40:16 GMT -5
Balthazar bowed as he was question.
"My name is Balthazar Argentum and this is my dragon Silva. We are here to deliver a message to the leader of the varden, Nasuada, but it would seem I have arrived at a bad time. However, this is of an urgent matter on which I have orders to speak of to only Lady Nasuada herself. If you wish to question me further I must warn you, I will not let you into my mind as it is for myself and Silva alone. I will say this however."
Balthazar began speaking in the ancient language and said, "I will not harm Lady Nasuada nor any other while I am here."
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Post by Tismri on Nov 3, 2008 20:12:19 GMT -5
Kaylee walked through the grounds outside the castle, where some of the signs of River's rampage still showed. A look of shock showed on her face. "I can't believe she did that. It ain't like her," she stuttered to herself. She hoped Simon was okay, that he didn't get hurt. She kept walking until she nearly ran into a dark-haired man standing at the side of the castle, standing in the shadows. (ooc: this is Tyr) "I'm sorry," she said, taking a step back from him.
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Post by scorpion on Nov 3, 2008 20:21:35 GMT -5
Magnus watched as a gray dragon blazed overhead and landed nearby. "Excuse me." Another rider. Lets go speak to them. Magnus paused as he saw yet another dragon there and then approached.
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Post by Tismri on Nov 3, 2008 20:31:14 GMT -5
OOC: who's the girl walking toward the Eridor? Is it Elaine? Kaylee's walking into Tyr. lol.
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Post by Trinn on Nov 3, 2008 20:48:59 GMT -5
Stopping at the room door, Elaine placed hands on hips and tilted her head. "Galbatorix is an evil man, who will sink to evil ways. Using innocent people like River as his tools is not surprising." Shaking her head in disgust, Elaine let her hands fall back down to her sides. "Anyways, you should take her in there and keep her calm. I'll post guards outside. Is there anything you need?" She asked. Images from Eridor kept running through her mind, and Elaine was growing increasingly frantic. What are you so worried about? she asked him, The elf swore in the ancient language! Eridor's reply was gruff.
Yes, but he did not answer all of the question. Where is he from? His worry sparked Elaine's own, and she began tapping her foot. ~~~~
Smacking his spiked tail against the ground, Eridor snarled at the elf. General, they have not answered where they are from. he said to Kell. The hearty man crossed his arms and studied the elf. "Excellent, I am glad to hear no harm will come to Nasuada from you. Can you tell me where you're from? Who sent you?" Eridor spent equal time staring at the elven rider and his dragon, tense, ready for anything.
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Post by Tismri on Nov 3, 2008 20:55:47 GMT -5
Simon shook his head, noticing how antsy she seemed to be getting. "No, I don't thinnk we'll need anything. But if you can tell Kaylee that we're fine, I would appreciate it.
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Post by scorpion on Nov 3, 2008 22:20:31 GMT -5
Magnus paused as the gray dragon smacked the ground with his tail and snarled. He took a step back and watched with interest as tension seemed to emanate from everybody in the conversation. I wonder what he did...
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Post by Max452 on Nov 4, 2008 13:30:18 GMT -5
Tyr sneered with annoyance as he felt someone bump into him. He glanced down at a young girl. He eyed her, annoyed that she interrupted his tracking. "Is it habit for you to run into strangers?" He asked with a glower.
*** Faolan nodded as Nasuada explained, relieved that she and Arya were safe. "Have you the culprit under control?" He asked. "For the moment." Arya replied. "For now, we must find out who has instigated the attack. Lady Nasuada," She turned to the Varden leader, "have you any wonder where Elva is? I found her lack of presence disturbing. I am surprised she had not come to your aid, nor to the others that had suffered the incursion." Arya asked, not implicating Elva, but out of curiosity and concern.
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Post by Tismri on Nov 4, 2008 13:39:34 GMT -5
"I...I'm sorry," Kaylee stuttered out, surprised by the man's rudeness. She backed away, a little scared by the man's hostility. "I ain't meanin any trouble. I was just walkin around." OOC: I don't know where Elva is right now...lol
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