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Post by Raistler on Jan 7, 2009 16:23:49 GMT -5
Finderel, noticing that the young human had sensed his presence decided to have some fun. After making a couple circles around the camp to confuse the youth, he snuck up close behind him and poked him in the back with a stick (not hard enough to draw blood, just to startle him). He chuckled a little at the youth and, curious at his presence as well, quietly interrogated him:
"Who are you my young friend?" asked Finderel to the boy. "Are you somehow connected to this pair? A friend perhaps? Do tell me or I might poke you a little harder and it won't feel so pleasant." (Spoken with a little sarcasm and with a quiet chuckle to himself).
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Post by vynfyre on Jan 7, 2009 16:48:03 GMT -5
Feeling the jab in his back a sensation of pain had swept over his body. The creature has poked him, although unknowingly, in his recent wound. Vyn spun around and grabbed the creature by the throat, then threw him to the dust. His anger had overcome him and he immediately felt anguish because of it. The pain had caught him off guard and caused a lack of patience.
"I am sorry, my friend." Vyn offered his hand to help. "You may not have realized it but I have an open wound in my back that you irritated when you tried to surprise me."
"I apologize again for letting my anger overcome me, my name is Vyn Fyre, and the one on the horse had stopped at my tavern. I felt it was necessary to stay hidden in case they needed help." The pain was subduing in his back but Vyn felt terrible still that he had thrown joker to the ground.
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Post by Raistler on Jan 7, 2009 18:24:18 GMT -5
Dusting himself off. Finderel stood. "I'm sorry if I hurt you, but do that again and I can promise you will meet an unfortunate fate. You are strong and fast, I must say though." He appraised the boy a little then added. "I'm kind of confused, but aren't you a little young to own your own tavern? Well, that can wait for later... What do you know about the pair and what are they running from?"
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Post by vynfyre on Jan 7, 2009 19:27:21 GMT -5
Vyn watched as the stranger stood and spoke.
"Before I tell you what I know, would you at least satisfy my curiosity with your name and why you are here?"
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Post by Raistler on Jan 7, 2009 19:52:16 GMT -5
Finderel pondered a moment on whether it was worth disclosing any information to the boy or whether he should kill him... well maybe not so rash on the other hand.
"My name is Finderel. And found the pair a curiosity; and after following for a short time I learned that they, or at least the man, were running from something or someone and felt that maybe I might be of help in some way. They were heading in the same general direction as I myself aim to go so I decided to follow until I found out a little more or they needed my help."
"Now I have answered YOUR questions... I will ask you again to answer mine... please." Finderel decided that courtesy couldn't hurt at a time like this, and besides... he wanted answers.
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Post by vynfyre on Jan 7, 2009 20:22:35 GMT -5
"I told you all know already, that the man on the horse stopped by my tavern and I have not seen the elf before."
Vyn added, "Looks can be deceiving." Vyn jumped up into a near by tree grab an apple.
He bit into as he began to explain his age. "This apple tree is an example of how I am. The bark of the tree, its outward appearance, is like my physical body. Young and crisp and strong, but the inside, if it were to be cut down would show its true age, centuries old, as my mind is."
"The elf could be another example, he is probably much older than he actually looks. So no, I am not too young to own a tavern... Would you like an apple?" Vyn concluded as he held out a piece of fruit.
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Post by Raistler on Jan 7, 2009 22:28:19 GMT -5
"OK. That seems a simple enough answer. Yes I would like an apple." Finderel says very confused about Vyn's answers.
Well on way or another, he knew, Vyn still talked like he was to young to have his own tavern. But, like he said, looks were deceiving.
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Post by King_Smitty on Jan 7, 2009 23:42:37 GMT -5
Watching the elf jump into a tree, Smitty could't help but laugh at his care-free companion. In a few minutes, the youthful elf returned, holding a handful of berries.
"I'm going to plant some of these, but first, where is that bread? And would you like a few?"
Handing the elf a chunk of bread, Smitty graciously accepted the berries, "Thank you, friend. I must have missed this bush along the way; Though I must say I was somewhat distracted by my thoughts."
After they ate, Smitty, having all of his gear packed on to his now somewhat less travel-worn horse, mounted his steed.
"I believe we lingered here for too long. I cannot shake the feeling that there are eyes upon us. I would have us out of the woods by the end of the day, where we will enter upon the Kingdom of Galia. I have kin in Galia, and if my judgment is correct, we will be welcome there. Make haste little friend, I do not wish to be in the East Fold of the forest tonight, there have been stories of dangerous creatures that lurk there at night."
Smitty didn't mention the kin in Galia were those who were banished from Cimmeria ages past. Centuries ago, well before his time, a young prince named Odis, had just gained the crown. Odis was a revolutionary of sorts. He had taken part in the war of Nobles, a small series of battles that had been between the Royal Family and the, at the time, more powerful in influence contingent that consisted of the Great Council. Assasinating his father, the Council had aimed to do the same to Odis.
Though the sides ultimately wanted the same thing, it was a rather short but bloody war. Looking back upon the dispute, one would not understand why it occured. In simple terms it was over who controlled the Kingdom. Odis, after gaining the favor of the people of Cimmeria by promising that elected officials from the people would comprise the Council (since who better knows the needs of the people?) and Generals of the Army who, in lack of a better term, were old but still knew how to handle things if war was upon them.
After a while Cimmeria was prosperous under Odis's rule. Years past, and there was trouble brewing once again in Cimmeria. The Council who was removed from power, rose up with the armies still loyal to them and took the castle of the King. Dissent spread among the people, and fearing a revolt, the council banished Odis and his family from the realm. A distant cousin of Odis, Dornan (of whom Smitty's blood flows from) gained power due his influence among the council. Though the council did not realize their mistake in giving the throne to Dornan, because he had all of the council executed, banished the soldiers who were in cohorts with them, and gave the council positions back to the people, gaining great favor.
Not knowing whether Odis's family was alive or their whereabouts, Cimmeria gave up on the idea of returning him to his throne, though Dornan probably would not have given it up easily, which could've resulted in another bloody dispute. Generations past and it wasn't until Richard's reign of Cimmeria that Odis's descendant's were happened upon in Galia.
Galia (though that was not its name at the time, it was simply the Frontier then) was a free state, divided among those who had the largest families (Odis's family had been one of them after establishing themselves there). Riddled with power struggles, Galia was a place not often traveled due to marauders seeking fortune, or soldiers defending their land. It was a long time of fighting until the kingdoms decided to make peace with each other, dividing the land up between the kingdoms, forming the Great Allied Kingdoms of Galia (Commonly referred to as the Kingdom of Galia, for the kingdoms acted as one with a debating council and aiding each other when in need).
Smitty decided his destination was with his lost relatives, for they may help him. Kin is kin.
Slowly trotting down the path, Smitty headed out towards the other end of the woods.
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Post by Raistler on Jan 8, 2009 0:23:13 GMT -5
Finderel, noting that the party was again about to move decided that now he would make himself known. After having left the young-looking Vyn he went to where the party was getting ready to leave. He stepped out of the bushes and trees only to see the man staring in his direction. The blank expression on the man's face told him he was deep in thought and had not yet really noticed he was there. Finderel walked slowly up to the two and put up a hand to show that he meant no harm.
"I am Finderel. I had been observing you two since a far way back and decided to follow you. It seems that you are running from someone or something and in one way or another may need help. It also happened that we were heading in roughly the same direction. I wondered if I could accompany you."
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Post by vynfyre on Jan 16, 2009 15:23:52 GMT -5
After watching Finderel walk into the clearing Vyn slid back into the shadows more. As he did so he heard a low hum pulse through his head.
He looked around and felt as though it was coming from the Parlor of Glory. He leaped into the air and took off in that direction.
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Post by King_Smitty on Jan 25, 2009 15:49:14 GMT -5
( OOC: sorry for the delay, I've been super busy)
Finderel, I would be honored for you to join our group. If it is ok with my young friend here that is. You must be warned, we will be moving fast and take very little breaks.
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Post by Raistler on Jan 26, 2009 1:06:43 GMT -5
"I hope you're not implying that I can't keep up." Finderel queeried. "How do you imagine I have done it this far. Don't worry I won't hinder your movements. Put the idea and the worry out of your mind. Though I would like to know what you are running from or to... if it isn't too much to ask. I have been observing you for a short time as I said."
Finderel waits patiently for the man to reply and sees again the man's vision unfocus on him and go to some far-off place. He didn't understand the man but he was kind of odd.
"If it's a long story I have time, but then again if it brings back such bad memories as to make you do that so often you don't have to tell me if you don't want to. I'm just of a very curious nature you see..."
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