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Post by Inkshade on Feb 3, 2012 13:20:30 GMT -5
((we can add more specific places as we go if need be))
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Post by Dynamax on Feb 26, 2012 13:29:30 GMT -5
"That means you." Logos says to Svendal.
Svendal sticks out his tongue.
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Post by Inkshade on Feb 26, 2012 14:25:38 GMT -5
Hyoma sighs and leads them into the surrounding city. The castle was at the center and could be seen from where they were.
Vortigern looks at it "Interesting structure."
Rowan nods "You should see the interior."
Hyoma looks at him.
"Well, the way it was 300 years ago." Rowan grins.
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Drystan sits on his throne anxiously waiting for Hyoma to arrive. He knew well this could all be some sort of trick, or the news could be bad, but he was still eager to hear it.
Vinitia smiles at him and rubs his hand "Relax, this is good, it's the first responce we've gotten."
"That's what worries me...." he sighs.
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Post by Dynamax on Feb 26, 2012 14:29:40 GMT -5
"You should see my Lord's castle. Good use of dragons bone in the design." Svendal says. "This is nice...for humans."
"Never been one for such things but I admire the quality all the same." Logos says.
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Post by Inkshade on Feb 26, 2012 15:10:23 GMT -5
"Cathitias is known on our side for it's beautiful buildings and art." Hyoma says.
"And rightly so." Rowan nods.
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Post by Dynamax on Feb 26, 2012 15:15:39 GMT -5
"I can see that." Logos says. "You might make some dwarves back home jealous."
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Post by Inkshade on Feb 26, 2012 15:41:32 GMT -5
"Dwarves hmm..." Hyoma mutters.
"No stranger than us." Rowan grins.
"I'm sure." Hyoma says as he leads them to the castle gates and lets them in
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Vinitia looks to the throneroom door "Hmm, I think they are here darling."
"How can you tell?" Drystan asks
"A mother's intuition." she says
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Post by Dynamax on Feb 26, 2012 17:13:37 GMT -5
"Well they pride themselves on building things out of stone after all." Logos stops. "The throne room."
"Scared Kitten?" Svendal asks.
"No. I am not scared. I am concerned the King will be." Logos says.
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Post by Inkshade on Feb 26, 2012 17:38:18 GMT -5
"Our King would not show it if he did." Hyoma says and opens the door.
Rowan leads the way in, grinning.
Drystan looks at them with concern, but that fades when he sees Vinitia get up, smiling.
"Rowan, I knew it was you!" she smiles and walks over to him. they hug "It has been too long." Vinitia turns "Drystan, this is Rowan, he's a friend from the other side, like Caedmon."
Drystan nods "I see...and who might I ask are the others?" he asks them.
"Ah, yes! This here is Vortigern, Logos and Svendal." Rowan smiles
"I see. I am King Drystan, and welcome to Cathitias." he says as the queen comes back to him "Hyoma's messenger said you have word of my daughter and the ones who went after her?" he sits back "though, I supose you have more to say as well, considering one of you claims to be related to my wife and brother in law, to say the least."
Rowan looks at Vinitia "So, you...haven't told him then?" he looks back at Vortigern "Going to have to steal your show a moment pal."
"That's ok, I get the impression it wasn't mine to begin with."
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Post by Dynamax on Feb 26, 2012 18:11:36 GMT -5
"That's usually my territory. Though trust me My Liege, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't serious. Your wife may attest to that." Svendal says with a bow. "You've gotten prettier than the last time I saw you Milady."
"Wait your turn insufferable one." Logos says.
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Post by Inkshade on Feb 26, 2012 19:23:39 GMT -5
"Vinitia...do you know all of these men?" Drystan asks. "And what does he mean? Haven't told me what?"
Vinitia sighs "Darling I've told you that I am really from their side, that's all he means."
"Mother, you really should tell him all of it, if you don't someone else will, and it will be better from you." Rowan says
"...Mother?" Drystan looks a bit confused "Vinitia?"
the Queen sighs "Rowan it must be important if you pulled a stunt like that young man."
"Of course, now, please go on I'd rather like to give him the good and bad news, time is of the essence." Rowan nods.
Vinitia nods and holds Drystan's hand. She goes on to explain everything to him. this takes a bit of time and by the end of it the King looked more stressed than he did before.
"So...You're really an ancient demon....you helped build the wall....and Vito isn't your brother...he's one of your many sons, along with this...man?" he asks her "Did I get all that right?"
"Yes, darling." Vinitia says
"Well....umm...ok then." he sighs and rubs his forehead "You...how many sons do you have exactally?" he asks "...5?...8?....10?"
"Fourty-seven, but that's not the important thing darling. What matters is I still love you." Vinitia says
"F-f-f-fourty-?!" Drystan looks at her a moment, thinking about something "But...n-nevermind...." he looks at her "I...AM your only husband? Right? The only one alive?"
"You are the only man I am married to who is alive, yes." Vinitia says "But...that doesn't mean some of my other son's fathers aren't alive, we've just separated." she sees the look on his face "Well, it didn't work out in some cases, or it was a one time thing...."
Rowan clears his throat.
"I'm getting there." Vinitia sighs "Do you want a minute dear?"
"I..no, no I'm fine. this is just a lot...." Drystan sighs.
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Post by Dynamax on Feb 26, 2012 19:54:43 GMT -5
"And no, neither myself nor my associates who know her are on the list of fathers...or lovers..I think. My lord isn't a man to kiss and tell." Svendal thinks.
"You're not helping." Logos says.
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Post by Inkshade on Feb 26, 2012 20:59:19 GMT -5
Hyoma gives Svendal a look.
"Please, go on." Drystans says "Say what it is..."
Vinitia nods "Alright...Drystan...I'm not sure how to tell you this..." she takes his hand and looks at him "Rhisiart isn't your son...his father is a man from the other side. When I was 'taken' I was really going to visit Caedmon...I was found by Rhis' birth father and...he kept me there. I-"
"WHAT?!" Drystan stands "Who is this man? Who dares lay a hand on my Queen?" he asks, enraged by what he though was the situation.
Rowan has an odd look, and begins counting on his fingers.
"No, darling it's...it isn't like that...I am a demon Drystan, and we act in different ways than humans. While I was there...I began to get feelings for Rhis' father, but I couldn't stay. He saw that I wanted to leave and, eventually let me go. I could see how hurt he was to let me leave, and so...I spent a night with him in thanks." Vinitia says "I'm sorry my love...please forgive me..."
The King sits back down, of all the things this was the hardest to take in "Rhisiart....isn't my..." he closes his eyes "No...no this changes nothing. I raised him, I was there when he was born. He is still my son." he sighs "Is...is that all?"
Vinitia nods.
Drystan takes a deep breath "Ok...it could be a lot worse.....you could have wives." he says. he then looks to the others "Well, I apologize for that taking up your time...what is it you have come for?"
Vinitia relaxes and looks to them. She was happy that Drystan wasn't mad.
Vortigern steps forward "Well, after all that I think it best to give you what good news we have. And, no I am not one of your step-sons. Vito is the founder of my family." he reassures him "We bring word of those who came to our side. They are alive, I can tell you that. As is Prince Rhisiart, as it were he has been with his birth father." he says
"And what of the two boys who went with him?" Drystan asks
"I cannot say. Though, I have heard rumors of a boy taken in by the gelgath who wears a helmet such as you Hyoma." Vortigern says.
Hyoma nods "Ulf perhaps..."
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Post by Dynamax on Feb 27, 2012 2:41:24 GMT -5
"From what I understand this Ulf is with the Gelgath, from what Lord Skycrest's son has told me. But the other has perished." Logos says. "I am the servant of Prince Rondar, Elias' birth Father. I have been sent by him to inform you that your children are the the possession of Ildor, King of Itianur. He is corrupt, manipulated by on I trust Milady knows of. Vadris. He seeks to use your children to destroy the wall and unleash his imprisoned Father. If that happens...we're all dead." Logos bows. "We need help in beating them, their forces are many and we are but grassroots resistance."
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Post by Inkshade on Feb 27, 2012 11:42:28 GMT -5
"Not to mention mother, Loruel is causing trouble. I sense he plans to make an alliance with Vadris. He wants the wall down as much as Vadris." Rowan says, and continues counting on his fingers
Vinitia sighs "That boy..."
"You are asking me to go to war with this Ildor?" Drystan asks "While he has my children and Hyoma's children?"
"Understand King Drystan, that Vadris' father is the demon sealed away on this side of the wall. The one legend says your ancestors helped seal away. He cannot be allowed to suceed." Vortigern says
"The wall was not built to keep Vadris' father in, nor him out. It has suceeded in doing that, but that is not its purpose." Vinitia says "It is destin to fall one day, but it is not time. It must stand, that is why I gave my power to it." she looks at Rowan "I take it, because you feel you had to get involved, that one of your siblings has been given your power."
"Yes, Rhisiart is the one. If Vadris and Loruel find out about his power, they have means to get him to use it. He is in love with Ildor's daughter Rowena, a kind-hearted girl. I've arranged for her to be kidnapped for her own protection." Rowan says "Vanora is in a different kind of danger...as it were, she was captured by Vadris for a short while before it was known who she was...during which time, it seems he grew fond of her."
Drystan frowns.
"She...seems to take after you mother. As to be expected of our only sister. Unfortunately, she's rather fond of Elias, and Vadris as well. Honestly I can't tell if he's seduced her, or she him. Regardless, the boy is in danger."
The King stands and goes to a large window behind the throne, Hyoma following him. "What do you make of this my friend?" he asks him
"You know my opinion is biased...I want nothing more than to avenge my son...But, if this Vadris is as much of a threat as they claim, perhaps we have no choice." Hyoma says
"But Thus far this man has done nothing to directly wrong me, or Cathitias. I can't just, go to war with him blindly." he sighs "But my Queen does seem to think it a worthy cause..." he sighs and returns to them "How do you think my people can help you? There is but a small fracture in the wall, an army cannot be effectively sent through it, its too small. Not to mention it would be sending my men to be slaughtered. There are things on your side we are helpless against. Magics we don't understand and don't have the time to know what we're up against, or how to fight it. " he says "My people have lost too much to your side for me to send them there with so many unknowns."
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