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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 16, 2010 18:47:51 GMT 1
Kael looked on in awe as Vyse took on two of the guards and pulverised them without breaking a sweat.
"wow...He has a lot of power.. More then I figured it to be."
Kael felt Katriana shift some and looked at her, seeing her head held downwards in some kind of shame.
"Whats the matter Katriana?" his hand still holding onto hers.
Vyse waited for the guards to leave before he turned back to the crowd waiting to see if anyone was ready to respond to his initial question.
"So is there anyone here willing to test my patient any further?"
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Post by Culmir on Mar 16, 2010 21:40:36 GMT 1
Katriana looked up at Kael when he asked her something, it took a moment to register what he was saying, shaking her head she smiled at him "no, just something Kat brought to my attention that's all" she said as she squeezed his hand reassuringly. Her eyes turning back to look at Vyse as he asked if anyone else had some problems he or she would like to voice out loud. Glancing around Katriana noticed a lot of people staring at their feet, shaking their heads, shuffling stones around with their toes and generally turning scarlet at the open reprimand they were getting. Smiling Katriana turned her eyes back onto Kael "well let's hope that solves any future problems" she said.
Marya smirked widely at all the people around her, looking mortified, but she had already endured 2 of Vyse's punishments and knew she shouldn't push him any further, she knew he'd have her hung or worse if she did. Exhaling loudly Marya turned around and found a tree close to the stage, sinking down onto the grass under it until they were told to do something else.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 16, 2010 21:53:17 GMT 1
Kael smiled as Katriana squeezed his hand some as he still looked at her.
"hmm, well okay. and Im pretty sure no one else will go out of line again from the looks of everyones faces." as Kael looked around at the people near them watching them look down in shame.
Vyse nodded his head and then began to speak.
"That's very good to know that you all have learned your lesson. Now its time to begin your excersizes for the day. First task is over there on there by the castle wall, the guards have ready for each of you a 25 kilo bag. Which you will wear on your journey through the mountains and the forest. Which some to all of you will have to endure harder challenges then others. I will know who has had what, and I will know if someone gets injured. But do not worry yourselves about it to much, no one will die. The course you will be doing is all flagged, so dont try to cheat or there will be punishments. Now is there any questions before we begin?" As Vyse stood on the stage silently waiting for any questions.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 17, 2010 18:49:45 GMT 1
Katriana groaned, last time she had managed to weasel her way out of a long trek with heavy equipment, and now she had to face a similar challenge after all. A quick thought flashed through her mind wondering if they'd notice the use of magic, but with Vyse's warning about not cheating she highly doubt they wouldn't be keeping track of the magic outbursts. Taking a deep breath Katriana faced Kael "well guess we'll have to go get loaded up" she said as she started moving towards the castle wall, pulling Kael along.
Marya swore under her breath, 'not again' she thought as she got up from her comfortable spot under the tree, slowly and reluctantly making her way over to the castle wall, all the while muttering curses.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 17, 2010 18:56:40 GMT 1
Kael smirked to the task that was given to them as he suddenly felt his arm being pulled away from him. Following the direction his arm was being pulled in by Katriana, smiling at her some as he headed with her towards the castle wall to get set up for their task.
Vyse smiled as he watched as he could hear everyone groan about their task as they all trudged towards the castle wall. Waiting a minute for the stragglers to make there way to the wall before stepping down off the stage and making his way back to the castle to check on the guards.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 19, 2010 18:35:15 GMT 1
Katriana smiled at the guard that was handing out the packs with their mysterious content, she let go of Kaels hand to accept hers and was surprised by the weight the deceivingly small pack was holding. Exhaling slowly she swung the pack onto her back, feeling her heels of her shoes digging into the soft lush grass by the added weight, she'd have to find better attire for such exercises soon, it would be quite the achievement to walk off the field with her heels sinking into the ground let alone scale the mountain they were supposed to cross. When she made to move away from the guard she noticed another guard handing out a smaller bag, frowning she went over to the man who smiled at her "This is for people who don't think they'll make it back in time and need camping gear" he explained when he saw her inquisitorial expression. Katriana's mouth formed into a silent O as she pondered that, she wasn't sure if she was going to be able to make it, but having to carry the added weight of the provisions and the camping gear didn't sound very appealing. Standing their she glanced back at Kael, waiting for him to get his gear so she could ask him how he evaluated the situation and if he was taking the gear or not.
Marya grumbled at the added weight on her back, being the first one in line had given her a slight head start and she was well underway to reaching the forest on the far end of the field. She had declined the extra camping gear figuring she could find a suitable tree to sleep under and enough berries and nuts to live from for an extra day should the need call for it.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 20, 2010 13:34:58 GMT 1
Kael waited in line behind Katriana as they waited for the gear they're suppose to get. As his turn came after Katriana he accepted his pack and was surprised by actually how heavy it was, as he smiled to himself as he kept an eye on Kat. Making his way to the next guard he accepted the camping gear as he then made his over to Katriana who was waiting for him away from the group of people.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 20, 2010 21:59:03 GMT 1
Katriana glanced at the small extra pack that Kael was holding as he came over to her, she had been trying to think of a way to loose the heels of her shoes without using magic so no one though she was cheating. "Oh, so you took the extra gear" she said as she bit her lower lip a little, chewing on it "guess I'd better get it too then since you're not sure you're going to make it in one day, I doubt I will" she said with a grim smile, walking back to the guard who handed her a small pack with a smile "smart choice" he said as she thanked him. Walking back over to Kael she sighed, the straps of her backpack already digging into her shoulders, making them sore, shifting the weight she managed a smile "so, would you mind if I tried to keep up with you? or would you rather go solo and not being detained by me?" she asked as she picked at her clothes.
Marya breathed heavily as she made it across the field, her shoulders already aching from the weight and that had been only after she had walked across the field to the start of the forest where the actual track had been flagged out. Brightly colours flags dotted the path up ahead and Marya sighed deeply, she could just imagine the blisters she'd have on her feet at the end of the day. With that depressing thought in her mind she set off on the track.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 22, 2010 14:11:16 GMT 1
Kael smiled at Katriana as she made her way back to pick up the second pack. While she was gone he was readying his gear before they leave, making sure all the straps were fastened and attaching the camping gear. Kael waited shortly after finishing his checks on his gear when Katriana had arrived back. Smiling at her and nodding to her question.
"Sure Katriana, I wont mind." as his eyes saw pain on her face from the strain of the gear on her shoulders.
Walking around behind her and pulling off her pack and setting down.
"No, dont worry, just wait." he interrupted as she tried to say something about him removing the pack.
He opened her pack and found soft thick fabrics, tearing it in to two pieces. Kael then began to warp them thick along the shoulder straps and securing them off so they wouldnt unravel during their travels. Picking up the bag and holding out for Katriana to slide it back on.
"Tell me how that feels Katriana?"
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Post by Culmir on Mar 23, 2010 20:09:28 GMT 1
Katriana smiled at Kael when he told her that he didn't object to her walking the set out path with him, or attempting to, she would feel horrible if she slowed him down. She stared at him when he walked around her and started to lift the backpack off her shoulders, protesting she turned around, watching Kael already digging into her pack. Glancing around Katriana made sure none of the guards were watching as she stared back at Kael then, watching him tie strips of cloth around the shoulder straps. She tilted her head a little at the ingenuity of how he did the work, it was simple and yet very effective, when he was done Katriana smiled. Slipping her arms through the straps as Kael held up her pack for her she rolled her shoulders, the weight of the pack being pleasantly cushioned by the strips of cloth wrapped around it. Smiling she walked two steps to test the weigh transfer from one shoulder to the other to see if maybe the pain would return, when it didn't she turned back around to face Kael. "its marvelous" she beamed at him "just one more thing to do" she said as she kicked her shoes off her feet, picking them up she snapped the small heel off both of them. Throwing them back onto the grass she slipped back into them, testing the shoes without their heels by walking back to Kael "definitely an improvement" she grinned at him. "Ready to go then?" she asked him as she gestured towards the forest where people were slowly disappearing from view.
Marya sighed her backpack an uncomfortable weight to carry as her shoulder straps dug into her exposed flesh and rubbed it sore and red. She snickered at all the men passing her though, she had set an easy pace for herself, and she meant to stick to it until she couldn't see anymore in the darkness of night. All the men that were passing her were staring at her as if she was insane for picking such a slow pace compared to the rest, but she knew that in the end she would be able to maintain the pace longer than the men would be able to keep up theirs. Smiling Marya stared up at the sky, walking on in her perfectly balanced speed, watching the sunlight filter through the green canopy that spanned over her head.
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Post by Dracafrey on Apr 10, 2010 13:43:23 GMT 1
Kael smiled at Katriana as she tried the pack modification. Nodding his head slowly when she walked back to him her broken heel shoes asking if he was ready.
"Well then lets get going, dont want to get to far behind" He said smiling. As he walked towards Katriana who was in front of him, as he began heading towards the beginning of their assignment, at the edge of the forest.
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Post by Culmir on Apr 12, 2010 18:42:53 GMT 1
Katriana smiled at Kael as she fell into step besides Kael when he passed her, together they made their way over to the edge of the forest following the large stream of people that were slowly filtering into the woods. As they made their way into the forest Katriana noted that it was a lot cooler under the leafy roof than it had been out in the open training field so it would help them a lot if the forest would continue to provide them with shelter from the sun. People ahead of her and Kael had begun to spread out, seeking their own path but sticking close to the markers that had been set out by Vyse and his men. Smiling at Kael Katriana walked on, her steps more comfortable with the heels of her shoes removed and her pack gently being cushioned by the straps of fabric. Her mind began to wander as she glanced around in the forest, it seemed so peaceful and tranquil even though there was an impending war between good and evil the forest would never seem to loose its gentleness. "Do you think the land itself would know what's coming?" Katriana asked Kael as she tried to keep up with the speed he had set.
Marya sighed exasperatedly when a large bulky man brushed past her, glancing over his shoulder at her disapprovingly. He was the 10th man already that had given her that same look and she knew why, she had heard it all being whispered all around her. She was wearing the wrong clothes, no shoes, didn't have the additional pack and was walking way to slow to make it before nightfall. It was starting to get annoying to hear these things all over so many times even though Marya had her own reasons for doing what she was doing but she didn't feel inclined to share those things with anyone but herself. Walking on Marya smiled to herself, deciding to ignore everyone for the remainder of the day.
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Post by xaen on Apr 15, 2010 22:05:37 GMT 1
Carvel Krayven deftly shifted the wide brimmed grey hat he had purchased on his way to the castle to masterfully hid the tell-tale sign of his heritage. His slightly pointed ears marked him clearly of the elven races, though he was as tall as most humans. Casually he touch the thin gold band on his left hand, activating its magic that altered his appearance. His normally black hair went blonde, his skin darkened a bit and changed his facial structure. His nose was hawkish and crooked, his cheek bones were lower and his face was very gaunt. Though his ears did not change, which he was well aware would happen hence the outrageous hat. He looked briefly at his reflection in a house window as he passed, he satisfied with the changes he saw. He then rose the ring to eye level as he marched along the road, admiring the craftsmanship. He dawned the ring early that evening after his minion Ringlus gave him, along with several other small pieces of jewellery. The jewellery belonged to the man he has hunted for almost two centuries, the crest that was emblazed into the gold band was unmistakeable. Carvel tore his gaze from the ring and restored his mind to the task at hand. It was very late and very dark when he arrived at the castle gates.
“Ho there! Who nears the gates?” A watchman called from somewhere on the walls as Carvel neared the closed portcullis. Then a rather short man emerged from the shadows to peer through the gapes in the metal frame at the stranger. “Ho there! Name yourself! Be you friend or foe?” The short guardsman demanded as he leaned calmly against the portcullis.
“My name’s Carvel Krayven, I have come to offer my blade to your lord,” Carvel answered as he stood at the rim of the ring of light cast by a torch behind the short guard on the wall. Another guard emerged from the darkness moments later.
“If that be so where are you from Master Krayven?” The taller of the two asked as he teasingly laid his arm on his fellows head as if it were an armrest.
“I come from the family farm not far south of here,” The man with the wide hat lied in answer, “Rumour’s of war have reached my humble homestead’s door, so I have come to offer my sword arm to the lord of Erumara.”
“Well if this is the case you should come to the barracks with us,” The tall guard said before he shout for the gate to be opened. The shorter guard thrust the other man’s arm off his small head as he moved away from the gate. When Carvel entered the ring of light fully the guards jumped back in surprise. “Sir why did you not mention you were armed?!” The short guard insisted, his face going pale in fear for both guards were unarmed.
“It’s the Krayven family blade,” Carvel answered as he drew the rapier from its scabbard to display the weapon to the guards. He mentally forced the blade to not glow silver as it normally did when drawn, so it would appear a normal rapier. The guards nodded in understanding, while the shortest one moved forward to examine the blade. Satisfied with what he saw he returned the blade back to Carvel, which was promptly sheathed. Then the guard indicated him to follow the short guard to the barracks.
“Since you are here to pledge your allegiance, you can keep your blade for your training and afterwards,” The guard informed Carvel as the man’s stubby legs propelled him along, “You will also stay in the barracks with all of the other soldiers, myself included.”. The two men walked in silence for the rest of way to the barracks. When they entered the guard swiftly lead Carvel to an empty bunk, Carvel nodded his appreciation as he claimed the bunk as his own. “See you on the morrow, Carvel” the guard said as he waddled his way back to the barracks door. When the door closed shut Carvel hoped up into the bunk, tipping his hat to sit comfortably over his eyes. Taezi, his rapier, remained at his side in its scabbard as he drifted into wondrous sleep.
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Post by Dracafrey on Apr 20, 2010 20:06:43 GMT 1
Vyse stood over the guards in the infirmary, who had come earlier from his brutal lesson on them this morning. Looking down at them and speaking to them as they lay there half dazed.
"Have you both learned your lesson? You are the ones that are suppose to be setting an example for these trainees, not outcasting them."
Both gaurds nodded in responce to Vyse's words.
"Very well" as Vyse placed a hand on each of the gaurds shoulders and a soft blue glow shimmered from his hands and engulfed the guards bodies briefly before vanishing. Retracting his hands as Vyse pivoted and left the infirmary to head back to his chambers for the night.
A guard marched down the corridors as he found his target, Vyse, who was just coming out of the infirmary.
"M'Lord Vyse"
Vyse stopped as his name was called from behind him. Turning around and looking it was one of his gaurds from the gate.
"Yes, What is it?"
"M'Lord, We have a new arrival for the ranks. We have set him up in the barracks for the night."
Vyse nodded, "I will give him a visit tomorrow morning. Thank you, You can go back to your duties." as the guard saluted and returned down the corridors back to the gates. Vyse turned back as he smiled noticing the guards in the infirmary now standing and stretching as they gathered their equipment as they prepared for their duties as well. As he then headed down the halls back to his chambers to sleep what was left of the night away.
Kael walked along side of Katriana as they entered into the forest and made their way deeper into the thicker forests as they followed the flag markers left for them. Nodding some to Katriana's question about the forest.
"Yes Katriana, the forest knows its coming. It has known for some time." As he turned and looked at her smiling softly.
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Post by xaen on Apr 21, 2010 21:45:22 GMT 1
Kyrris awoke early that morn. He woke just after the sun had risen over the horizon, so he could renew the illusion granted to him by the gold ring. The distinct sound of the short guard’s boots warned Kyrris of the man’s arrival. Deftly Kyrris leaped back into his bunk, and pulled his wide brimmed hat low over his eyes as if he were still asleep. The guard shouted his false name to rouse the ``sleeping`` recruit. After pretending to have just awoken Kyrris asked, “Tell me good sir do you know a Katriana?”
“You slept like somebody hit you on the head with a hammer, Master Krayven” The guard said courteously to the still stretching Carvel before answering, “Indeed I have, but she left with the other soldiers for a training exercise.” The guard followed Kyrris to the barrack’s door and to the courtyard beyond before turning and asking, “Why sir do you know her?”
”No I do not, but I have heard of her” Kyrris answered truthfully to the short man. Kyrris smiled inwardly at the knowledge he would not have to fight any wizards today. Gods how he hated wizards!
After a few moments of silence, the guard waved his hand indicating Carvel to follow him, before moving at brisk pace to wherever he was taking Carvel. “The lord Vyse has not yet risen, so I will guide you to the training yard and there you can await his arrival,” He informed Carvel as he lead the eerily silent man to the training yard. “Feel free to practice your blade on the dummies to occupy yourself while you wait,” The guard told Carvel when they arrived at their destination. With a smile that seemed more cold than warm Carvel drew his blade and began to masterfully strike at a dummy.
Slowly at first Kyrris performed his dazzling attack routine, then gradually he increased the tempo of his slashing and thrusting rapier. A smile of satisfaction appeared on his face, when the short guard’s jaw dropped in awe at the beautiful and flawless blade work. Many gasps of awe whispered about the courtyard, and soon Kyrris had a ring of amazed spectators crowded around him. The gaped at his breath taking speed and prowess as he struck the dummy over a hundred times a second without breaking a sweat. Kyrris laughed darkly into the crowds faces, but none of them perceived it as such. He had attracted them like children offered free sweet treats by a baker, making it all the easier to leave no witnesses to Vyse`s murder. Kyrris never slowed in neither his routine or laughter in front of the hundred or more on lookers that had gathered in the courtyard to witness his skill. And Vyse`s death.
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