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Post by Shu'al Raethir on Oct 19, 2008 18:00:12 GMT -5
Kaelia glowered darkly at Anor, then dismounted him and stood before Itsaki almost shyly. "It was rather productive. I retrieved personal items and, whether Anor told you or not, I would appreciate yours, Tarya's and Anor's help in reclaiming my home city and freeing my people from a tyrant. But not right now. Thinking of which, Legend, go to the tree house and return to me when it is time." The purple and brown drake nodded, hissed, then disappeared. "When he returns, it will be time to reclaim the city."
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Post by Itsaki on Oct 20, 2008 6:03:15 GMT -5
"So, where exactly did you go on your journey? I got so far as La Higija Gomakav, and then Anor's thoughts blanked out. Where is this city that you are reclaiming, and what happened to it?" Itsaki, for once, looked confused, for he had no clue about the goings on in his own lands. 'I will discuss no information unless KJaelia wishes them to be discussed, but I figure that she will, for if she wants yours and Tarya's help, then she should probably explain things. Don't worry, it won't be a fanfare or anything, no trumpets.' Anor grinned.
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Post by Shu'al Raethir on Oct 21, 2008 13:22:37 GMT -5
"I went to, as you know it, The Impassable Forest, home of the Sindarin elves. We call it Forest of Sindaria. And the city that needs reclaimed is Garoth city, the capitol of the northern realms. It's broken into 4 realms, each ruled by an overlord that reports to the king in the north. Well, we don't want the other realms learning about Ryaj, who killed the king and is now ruling. He has been ruling for the past 100 years or so. Maybe longer. I can't remember much anymore. I was one of the few elves that continually left the forest, so I don't much remember when I was banished. Either way, it won't be much longer before the other realms realize what is going on in the north and form a coup, which will in turn make Ryaj angry and he will put his tyrannic ideals over them, too." Kaelia fough hard to ignore Anor's comment about trumpets, but her urge to chuck things at him was growing.
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Post by Itsaki on Oct 21, 2008 13:42:18 GMT -5
"That would explain why I do not know. I never know about the elves goings on, in their forests, hidden away from me. As you would know, we made pacts and treaties with all elves and dwarves, and so I have no rule over them. It seems as though I am being included now. If the other realms learn about Ryaj, will there be any sort of declaration of war? Even by a rebellious party?" Anor rolled his eyes. 'Kaia, I do not believe that Kaelia or any of the other Sindarins would be happy if you marched into their forest with an army of Siranians.' "True, but you know as well as any that Siranians do not march into battle and that all Siranians are sharpshooters, lightfooted and not a single branch would be disturbed, not a leaf tread upon." 'Kaelia's decision, but I believe she holds her city in higher importance. Though, Kaelia, I do believe that a hundred Siranian sharpshooters would make things a lot easier.' He chuckled, a deep throaty laugh that sounded like an avalanche of boulders. 'We can even march upon the city with a row of Dwarven trumpets sounding our appraoch.' He laughed again, and then realized that his joke was quickly growing old. "I'll take that for an inside joke." 'Aye.'
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Post by Shu'al Raethir on Oct 21, 2008 14:06:12 GMT -5
Having nothing to throw, Kaelia could only seethe at Anor, eyes slitted angrily. "Will you cut that out? You are going to force me to behave irrationally." She flipped her hair again with irritation, then returned her attention to Itsaki, "Anor's right, I'd rather not march in there with an army. No matter how good your sharpshooters are, the native elves know their forest and will detect them. And yes, a declaration of war would be issued, most likely saying that the other 3 realms are going to form their own kingdom. That would be a problem. We just need to kill Ryaj and his guards quietly so the prince can take the throne. He's currently under house arrest while the elves are under city arrest. Under the excuse of plague, no one has entered the city either." The elf sighed, remembering her beloved city before the occupation.
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Post by Itsaki on Oct 21, 2008 14:16:10 GMT -5
'My apologies, Pri- elf.' Itsaki ignored the two. "Mm, you're right. Even so, it might be useful. I could have twenty Siranians installed in the city. All I need is a sorcerage, and they could be no more discernable from an elf than an elf. We could have your "king" uninstalled and his guard removed silently and swiftly. I could have them placed somewhere where they would not be noticed if they suddenly arrived, with stories backing each, and I could get them in the city in not a day, silently and swiftly."
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Post by Shu'al Raethir on Oct 21, 2008 14:26:06 GMT -5
Kaelia now ignored Anor, her attention focused on Itsaki, "We could use the old escape route. Me and...The prince know of it anymore, plus a few handmaids. It hasn't been used in centuries. We should be able to slip along the underground path and into the castle cellar. From there we could retake the city swiftly and silently." She laughed softly at her play on his words. "Of course, it will only work if Ryaj hasn't discovered it and posted guards there. Which I doubt. Then," She looked at Anor, "The playing of trumpets after we kill the bad guys."
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Post by Itsaki on Oct 22, 2008 9:50:26 GMT -5
Anor laughed softly. 'Yes, afterwards.' "Even if he has posted guards, they shall be no problem. Shall I get Tarya and his men there now? They can be there, as the dragon flies, in a matter of half an hour."
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Post by Shu'al Raethir on Oct 22, 2008 12:34:10 GMT -5
"I guess so, but I will need to lead them there. It is highly difficult to find." Kaelia said, shifting her position slightly.
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Post by Itsaki on Oct 22, 2008 12:47:54 GMT -5
"Yes, I agree. I know the forest that you speak of, though I haven't been there for thousands of years. You will need to lead them to the path." Itsaki pulled a deep green crystal, and rolled it between his fingers. Moments later, Tarya arrived, a globe of green light closing from around him. "Yes?" Tarya inquired. "Gather your men, I want you packed for a stealth mission. Light armor, bows, no supplies, cloaks only. Courtyard, ten minutes." Tarya nodded. "Yes, sir." The globe enveloped him again, and he was gone. "We should get down there." Itsaki said.
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Post by Shu'al Raethir on Oct 22, 2008 13:10:27 GMT -5
"Sounds good to me." Kaelia stepped past Anor and up onto the window sill, then simply dropped off the edge. Halfway down the tower she turned into a fire drake, slowed her descent, and landed in elf form again down in the courtyard. As she took a few steps, a green fire drake appeared. "Oh! Sada! What are you doing here?" The green female drake rubbed her head against Kaelia's chin, then squeaked a few times. "Well, right, but I assumed-" "Rawrk!" "Well, there is no need to get mouthy about it! Go back to your post and remain there! Summon the others if you have to, but don't let bandits into my cave!" Sada nodded once, then disappeared in a puff of green smoke. "Damn fire drakes."
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Post by Itsaki on Oct 22, 2008 13:24:41 GMT -5
Itsaki looked over the edge. Anor rolled his eyes, and he crawled out the window, throwing his wings to slow himself. Itsaki appeared at the base after he did. 'Who was that?' Anor asked. 'It sounded frantic.'
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Post by Shu'al Raethir on Oct 22, 2008 13:41:34 GMT -5
"Oh, that was just Sada. One of my many fire drakes. She watches over one of my many caves, and apparently some bandits are thinking about spending the night there. I hope she deals with it accordingly or I am going to make a stew out of her." Kaelia fumed as a red and gold fire drake appeared and instantly began to squeak. "Well, then help her, Bim!" "Squeeeaaaak!" "Just go, and stop bothering me about it. I'm sure there are enough of you little reptiles to protect the cave." "Mrrrrrrrrrmmmmmm....." Bim growled, then disappeared. "Damn fire drakes!" The elf said rather loudly this time. "They know how to handle this." A third fire drake appeared as well, this one was all gold. "Brrrrok?" "That's precisely what I want done. Thank you, Bronwen. You have some brains." The gold female dipped her head obligingly, and disappeared. "I swear they are all brain dead except for Bronwen and Legend."
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Post by Itsaki on Oct 22, 2008 13:55:40 GMT -5
Anor chuckled as each of the fire drakes plead at her. He clearly understood them, yet Itsaki didn't. "Alright." Already, green armor-clad Siranian shrpshooters began to trickle from the Tower. They all had similar appearances, and each had no more than dark green armor that was padded so that it made no noise, and there was an odd sheen about it that made them almost blend into the black tower. They each carried only their armor, as well as a long sharpshooter bow that was always strung, and a quiver of black arrows, green feathers on the ends. One by one, twenty sharpshooters gathered around in the space in front of the Tower, milling around in groups, one even sat on the ground, and pulled a small Djigra, ((ZHEE-gra)) from his quiver, and began to play a slow tune, its song filled with happiness and sorrow, telling the tale of a story long past. The instrument was like a flute, held to the side, but the player blew into a mouthpiece rather than over one, and the resulting sound was reminiscant of a violin, with part flute and almost the sound of falling water. Altogether the instrument made a beautiful sound, and its current player was one of the best. "I hope you don't plan to play that in the tunnels." Tarya called. The playing ceased abruptly. "And I was at the best part!" Narik ((NAIR-ick)) called back. His voice was laced with a heavy elven accent. Tarya laughed. "Narik, my friend. Kaelia, I wish to introduce Narik. He is a lively soul. He is to be introduced as an entertainer. He is a fine musician, but an even better shot." The pair laughed. Itsaki turned to Kaelia. "The men are ready, are you ready to lead?"
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Post by Shu'al Raethir on Oct 22, 2008 14:03:20 GMT -5
"A pleasure to meet you, Narik. Maybe after this battle we could do some playing together sometime." She smiled, then whistled loudly. Obligingly, the giant golden tan war horse came out of the stables and to her, Dakota at his side. "Let's move out." She didn't know how the sharpshooters planned to travel so quickly, but she didn't doubt Itsaki or Anor when they said that the men could be there in about half an hour. So rather than asking questions, she simply mounted the great beast, nudged him gently, and took off at a full gallop aided by his own elven magic, allowing him to travel faster than any normal horse.
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