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Topic: The Chakran Portal - an Adventure in Audalis
Subject: Elessarae



Elessarae raised her voice in defiance; never had she sung with such power, but need drove her. Her song fills the area and flows up and down the river with the Light. She hopes to drown the gibberish of the one owl.

Demon Birds of pain and hate,
Come now to me and meet your fate.
It is now already too late,
For you to succeed.

Songs I sing to drown you noise,
This I do with lifted voice.
Dying now is you own choice,
Demon of the air.

Using the healing wand on herself again she continued her attack of the two owls that were attacking her. Seeing the one owl hovering over the Moonhorse out of sword's reach she takes her free hand and puts it on the Moonhorse's back in a place not slashed by talons and then she uses that purchase to vault up and strike at the owl over the Moonhorse.

Once back down she will prepare a Flare spell and use it on whatever the best target would be.

From this river I call light,
Make my Flare spell extra bright.
Make my target lose its sight,
A demon of the air.

If there is a brief respite she will use healing on herself and the Moonnhorse again.


Posted on 2007-03-26 at 16:33:09.
Edited on 2007-03-26 at 16:42:03 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: The Chakran Portal - an Adventure in Audalis
Subject: She Started to Sing as She Tackled the Thing that Couldn't be Done, and She Did It


Elessarae slings her bows as she draws her sword. [No Elf would throw a bow in the river ]

At first the strange gibberish words of the bird caused her to despair, and the sense of death and destruction and utter hoplessness. Then the pain of their attacks raised Elessarae's ire and she fought off the effects. There was something Evil about those owls, no wonder the Moodsteed was in such a state.

Elessarae begins the same song she used to do her demonstration during the final part of her test. Her sword becomes a whirling blade cutting the air around her as she attacks the leathery owls. Her blade danced through the air almost creating a blade barrier for herself and the Moodsteed. The melody and the words of her song ring out over the waters, as she fights for herself and the Moonsteed against these malignantly evil owls.

"Come you tainted birds of Evil
Time to meet my Elven steel,
Time to make you cower and reel,
Demons of the air.

"Now you face one who can fight you,
Who figths your despair just to spite you.
Come meet my blade of death for you too.
Demons of the air."

She pauses her song long enough to heal herself, knowning she was the only hope for the Moonsteed. (Using 2 charges)

"Full of Hope I do Defy thee,
Come now closer demons three,
I'll plant you bodies 'neath a tree,
You demons of the air."

(OOC: I was assuming it was a fully charged wand (50) at the time she first used it. Not sure how many charges it took to heal Elessarae and the Lady Bladesinger. Thank you for not having me wait a week for a post.)

Posted on 2007-03-21 at 20:22:40.
Edited on 2007-03-21 at 20:47:09 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: The Chakran Portal - Q/A
Subject: Spot Check?



The only spotting she will do is to aim her arrows.

HEHEHEHE

Posted on 2007-03-19 at 15:35:04.

Topic: The Chakran Portal - Q/A
Subject: Owls



Does Elessarae have any idea what these leathery feathered owls are and how best to fight them?

Posted on 2007-03-19 at 04:58:52.

Topic: The Chakran Portal - an Adventure in Audalis
Subject: Elessarae


Elessarae was quite pleased when she realized that she had reached the branch of the Rilma Duin, the Light River. they were near the border of Londelirinen and Sillarion, and the Aerie of the High King was located near the Light River also. If Gharion was up for it continued to prove his fitness then she should be to the Aerie by late afternoon.

She patted the young horses neck, "Are you up to finishing the trip today?"

Ellessarae waws surprised as Gharion nodded his head as if to imply its will to continue.

Not a hour had passed as they followed the stream not grown in size and power. Rilma Duin couldn’t be far away now.

Suddenly, Elessar became aware of a disturbance in the natural tranquillity of the elven woodland. A bestial scream, related to the neigh of a horse, penetrated the peace. Up ahead she saw movement near the stream.
On a muddy area, directly near the water, stood a horse, pale as the moon. Its hide was almost permeable to light, but bore bloody gashes. One of its hooves was stuck in a swarm of roots, but that was not its biggest concern.
Three owls, as big as Elessarae’s head, and covered in leathery feathers, circled the horse and clawed at it with their wicked talons. The moonhorse looked exhausted and desperate, ready to give up the fight.

Not willing to endanger Gharion in becoming trapped like the Moonsteed, She rides him to the edge of the river and jumps off, leaving him under the shelter of a low hanging willow, so the owls could not get to him. As with most Elves, even Bladesingers, she always carries bow and a quivber of arrows.

She ires the arrow that she always keep knotched and ready as she traveled. She fires at the closest owl and moves toward the Moonsteed trapped in the river. After the first shot is off she yells and shakes her bow over her head to try and scare them off. Before knotching the next arrow she reaches under her tunic with her right hand and grabs out her wand of healing attached to a lanyard around her neck which is where she keeps it when traveling or on duty.

She is hoping she will catch them by surprise. She will continue to fire on the owls as she moves in toward the Moonsteed. She feels the need to heal it first, it did not look in great shape.

And if the owls dare to come too close then she will go for her sword.

Posted on 2007-03-18 at 22:06:12.
Edited on 2007-03-18 at 22:35:52 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: Onward South



The rest of the days produces nothing more that than the usual denizen of a forest. Draug returns with a nice fat rabbit and a bloody muzzle, letting Xuor know that he had already fed himself. Flame lets Brianna know about a handful of BIG fat birds. As Brianna goes to investigate she find a flock of turkeys feeding. Two bow shots, bring down 2 birds. Xuor on one of his scout outs, notices a rabbit warren and with Draug's help is able to snag two more coneys for the dinner pot.

Logan spends his time instruction the Dwarf on the finer points of riding. Highnar has slipped a couple of time to ons side of the saddle, but Logan's quick reflexes keep him from hitting the ground.

Late afternoon finds the group and the bend in the river that surrounds a small copse of trees and then a open meadow. It would give tree cover for the group, water for the horse and themselves, and the river would be a barrier to anyone trying to get to them from the other side of the river. There was open ground before anyone could get to the trees, so all in all a great place for a defensible camp.

Brianna and Xuor both concur as to its suitabliity. Going into the copse they find a fairly well established firepit and camping area. The camp seems well set up.

Posted on 2007-03-15 at 22:29:03.

Topic: The Chakran Portal - an Adventure in Audalis
Subject: Elessarae



She orders a light dinner of sustaining food and asks for a package of trail bread, hard cheese, and some apples ready for her in the early morning.

She eats without rushing, but without wasting time either. Elessarae thanks the innkeeper for the fine meal and also asks that she be woken at the same time as the cook. She then seeks a bath to wash away the days exertions. There she does linger a bit. Clean and tired she slides into bed. With her sword at her side she quickly falls asleep.

In the dark of the morning a knock on her door almost woke her being that her own internal clock had rouse her from deep sleep to almost wakefulness. She dresses quickly and goes down to the kitchen to gather her trail food. Elessarae smiles to the cook and asks for a couple of slides of bread just hot from the oven with freas sweet butter and a dollop of honey. She gives the cook the price of the food a heads for the stable eating the honey sandwich.

Out in the stable her horse was already groomed, saddled, and ready. Elessare stows her food in the saddlebags and also distributes the contents of her pack into a even load in the saddlebags. Then she ties the empty pack on top of the bags.

She flips the stableboy a silver and jumps into the saddle.

"Well Gharion, let's see what you are made of. She starts the grulla gelding off at a smart walk. This she keeps up for a few miles, letting the horse limber up from his night's rest. Then she legs him into a trot and gets the surprise of her life when the gelding speeds up, but instead of trotting he breaks into a fast amble, or singlefooted walk. Later she legs him into a canter to use other muscles, and finds his canter is smooth and easy to ride.

After a few hours of walk, amble, canter, walk, amble canter she pauses at a stream to a give the gelding a chance to drink. Making sure he is cooled enough to drink safely. She also loosens his. They both share the cool crystal clear waters of the stream. Then she gets out an apple and gives it to him.

One moment the apple is in her hand and the next it is ungulfed in Gharion's mouth. The gelding rolls it about, with his eyes half closed and finally she hears a crunch as his teeth bit into it.



Posted on 2007-03-10 at 19:14:51.
Edited on 2007-03-10 at 19:38:38 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: The Tracks


Lorae take Xuor to the tracks she found. They reveal someone sneaking up to the battle area from the road where the horses were left, then stopping. From there the tracks turned and it is obvious that is roscoe made them he headed off at top speed back towards, where Xuor feels , Shadowdale lies. Roscoe was running hard, but there were no other tracks as if someone were chasing him. NOt on the grown anyway.

Posted on 2007-03-09 at 16:45:38.
Edited on 2007-03-10 at 00:49:37 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: The Chakran Portal - an Adventure in Audalis
Subject: Sensible



Had she not been through the experiences of this day she would have opted to ride into the night. But she was down spells and tired from the day's exertions.

"If the price you gave me for the horse include a light riding pad, a bitless bridle and a set of saddlebags, here is the money."

She counts out coins as if the price is all inclusive.

"Give him a good grain mash tonight, and a light one in the morning. We ride to Sillarion before dawn."

Elessarae lifts her pack and heads for the inn. Once inside she looks for the innkeeper. Partway across the room she stops dead in her tracks, Lady Quilanday, that was the Orc in the Hall. Now she knows stopping for rest was her best option.

She looks about almost sheeplishly, then continues her search for the innkeeper.

Posted on 2007-03-05 at 01:16:43.
Edited on 2007-03-05 at 01:23:52 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: The Chakran Portal - Q/A
Subject: Moonsteeds



She knows she can find then down by the river, but they live all over the forests and meadows, so she might find one on the way to the town, or.... With the short time given her she is hurrying home.

Posted on 2007-03-03 at 17:55:40.

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: Wounded



"Poor, poor wounded warrior," mutters the dragonette, "battered and bruised by the nasty Drow while I valiently fought him."

And he goes on in a like vein as Lorae gets to him, bemoaning his injuries while telling how brave he was. She kneels down beside him knoing the wing was broken.

"Besides you wing, where do you hurt?"

"My side, my neck, and my tail," which he lifts seemingly with great pain.

Lorae envokes the Light and lays her hands on Flame. As she watches she sees the wings straighten and bones become whole.

"See," said Flame gingerly testing his wing, the Light likes me."

Lorae then she picks him up gently hands him to Brianna. "The Light honors brave warriors who fight for Good.

Lorae winks to Brianna when Flame can not see her. "He needs to rest and eat. I am sure you can make a nest fsor him in one of your saddlebags."

"Oh, yes, hungry." pipes up the dragonette."

"And healed." replies Lorae.



Posted on 2007-03-03 at 09:12:00.
Edited on 2007-03-03 at 09:26:37 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: Wounded Warrior



"Here!" comes a small voice from the ground. Flame drags himself slowly out from under a bush, his right wing trailing on the ground.

"Help."

Posted on 2007-03-02 at 06:24:35.

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: Narative



Please write you list as a narative post.

Posted on 2007-02-27 at 23:37:41.

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: Treasure


Ok people here is the list of goodies. Ignor the Y, the next number in the quantity, then comes the weight and then the price. except for the coins. the number after the quantity is the amount of coins.

The only weapons in the Drow consecrated pile is the handcrossbow with Unholy and the Shortspear +3 with bane.

Each of you select a number between 1-100. and sent it to me a game post, one where you are looking over the goods and making up a wish list. (In a way that is what I want you to do.) Take a serious look at your character and choose what they need, regardless of price.

Coins Y 1 10259.78 0

Longsword +1 Y 1 4 2315
Necklace of Fireballs II Y 1 2 2700
Dagger Y 3 3 2
Ioun Stone (Scarlet and Blue) Y 1 0 8000
Chain shirt +1 Y 1 25 1250
Ioun Stone (Lavender and Green) Y 1 0 40000
Crossbow, repeating heavy Y 1 12 400
Ioun Stone (Deep Red) Y 1 0 8000
Glove of Storing Y 1 0 10000
Longsword +1 Y 1 4 2315
Efficient Quiver Y 1 2 1800
Dagger Y 3 3 2
Decanter of Endless Water Y 1 2 9000
Chain shirt +1 Y 1 25 1250
Bag of Holding 3 Y 1 35 7400
Shortbow, mighty (+2 Str) composite Y 1 2 225
Bag of Tricks (Gray) Y 1 0 900
Amulet of Health +4 Y 1 0 16000
Longsword +1 Y 1 4 2315
Thieves' tools, masterwork Y 1 2 100
Dagger Y 3 3 2
Climber's kit Y 1 5 80
Chain shirt +1 Y 1 25 1250
Sapphire Pendant On Gold Chain Y 1 0.1 1400
Tanglefoot bag Y 4 16 50
Dagger Y 3 3 2
Sunrod Y 6 6 2
Assassin's Dagger Y 1 1 18302
Star Ruby Y 2 0.02 900
Crossbow, hand +2 (Seeking, Speed) Y 1 2 72400
Silver Chalice With Lapis Lazuli Gems Y 6 0.6 80
Scimitar (Flaming burst, Keen, Mithral) Y 1 2 19015
Jeweled Electrum Ring Y 2 0.2 4000
Coins Y 1 41.88 0
Gold Dragon Comb With Red Garnet Eye Y 2 0.2 500
Dagger Y 3 3 2
Embroidered Silk And Velvet Mantle With Numerous Moonstones Y 1 5 1600
Chain shirt +1 Y 1 25 1250
Brass Mug With Jade Inlays Y 1 0.1 300
Longsword +3 (Flaming burst, Keen) Y 1 4 72315
Aquamarine Y 1 0.01 400

Studded leather +5 Y 1 20 25175
Dagger Y 3 3 2
Dagger Y 3 3 2
Adamantine Breastplate +3 (Adamantine, Moderate fortification, Landing, Silent moves) Y 1 30 59100 Longsword +1 Y 1 4 2315
Longsword +3 (Mighty cleaving, Speed) Y 1 4 98315
Boots of Striding and Springing Y 1 1 5500
Gloves of Dexterity +6 Y 1 0 36000
Bracers of Armor +8 Y 1 1 64000
Dagger +2 (Returning, Shock, Throwing) Y 1 1 50302
Cloak of Arachnida Y 1 1 14000
Gloves of the Deft Y 1 0 36000
Longsword +1 Y 1 4 2315
Belt of Giant Strength +4 Y 1 1 16000
Dagger Y 3 3 2
Dagger Y 3 3 2
Chain shirt +1 Y 1 25 1250 Scimitar +4 (Dancing, Shock, Speed) Y 1 4 200315
Crossbow, repeating light Y 1 6 250

Not available
Crossbow, hand +3 (Speed, Unholy) Y 1 2 128400
Shortspear +3 (Bane, Returning, Throwing) Y 1 3 72301


Posted on 2007-02-27 at 19:49:33.
Edited on 2007-02-27 at 20:10:20 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: The Chakran Portal - an Adventure in Audalis
Subject: Elessarae



She was all ready to gather her equipment and and then spend the night at her dorm room, until the eagle delivered its package and note.

It seemed the Blademaster Elder was giving her extra time. For she knew, no horse could make it to Sillarion and back by tomorrow, unless it had wings. And her chance of finding a pegasus that would carry her to Sillarion was far less likely than finding a Moonhorse to join her.

Elessarae ran to her room and unpacked any unnecessary equipment. She took the barest essentials which she repacked in her pack, plus a change of under clothes, trail rations, two quivers of arrows and her weapons. Along with her two belt pouches.

She ran from the Dorms and took a trail northwest toward Tinechur in a ground eating stride that she could keep up for miles. She ran with a bow in hand and an arrow notched and held in place by her left hand. Which would allow her to swiftly raise the bow, draw, and fire.

She kept alert and ready, Elven Forests were wild.

Posted on 2007-02-26 at 00:40:00.
Edited on 2007-02-26 at 01:02:45 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: The Chakran Portal - Q/A
Subject: Travel Time.



From the map the Bladesinger Keep is in the eastern part of the Southern Kingdom, and the King's Aerie is in the southern part of the Central Kingdom, Not counting the run, on foot, to Tin----- I figured, by looking at the map of the continent, that its about 175-200 miles to Sillarion. A seasoned endurance horse can do 100 mile in 10 to 12 hours over varied terrain, this also means climbing mountains. So given a regular horse, however young, It would probably take her 16-20 hours to get to her parents, and that is without rest. This would using the time old method of walk,trot, run and during the trot, the rider gets off and runs along side the horse.

True Elven Forests also have their our obstacles, lots of trees and rivers and wild things., Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH, MY!



Posted on 2007-02-26 at 00:17:39.
Edited on 2007-02-26 at 00:34:47 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: Apologies and Greetings to Old Friend


"Ah" Brianna spins around to find the Dwarf behind her. "Well meet again. Your assistance is this matter was most appreciated."

She turns again and the sound of a familiar voice. Her eyes lighting up and her smile widens. "Sarai, I am glad you finished up your other business. You arrival was also most fortuitous."

"Logan and Highnar, this is Sarai. Sarai this is Logan and Highnar." Brianna points respectively to each as she names them. "Now, we have one more out in the woods, Xuor who is a woodsman or whatever they call them here.":

Posted on 2007-02-23 at 05:27:53.
Edited on 2007-02-23 at 06:46:21 by Brianna

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: Coming Together


The Drow family is reunited. Father, Mother, teenage daughter and a young boy and girl.

"We thank you from the bottom of our hearts," says the Drow Priestess, "I will pray that Elistraee watch over you for your kindness. I will also give you warning that there are 4 groups of Drow that now roam the Cormanthor, We of House Auzkuvyn have come to make new homes in the Forest, we are nomadic. House Jaelre, who these drow were a part of, who now hold the Old Elven Court as theirs. Then there are the Spider-kissers, who cluster around portal to the Underdark, hoping to create unrest enought to take back their cities and houses. Then there are the Underdark Raiders, they come out to raid and then return back to Underdark.

"While we try to stay to ourselves and wish no ill will to the inhabitants of the areas about the forest, The other Drow have made peaceful interactions almost impossible.

"On another note, pick carefully through the loot, some of it may be taken from the legendary hidding places of Elven magical items."

She nods to each of the group and then she and her family move off into the forest and are soon gone in the shadows of the great tress, almost as if they blended into those shadows.

Posted on 2007-02-22 at 00:29:45.
Edited on 2007-02-22 at 04:51:50 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: The Chakran Portal - an Adventure in Audalis
Subject: Thank You Anyway



"Thank you, Lord Gyvontill, for the consideration, but I could not ride to Sillarion Somion'Enrai, The Aeryie of the High King, and back in one day, and that is where my parents serve. "My mother was a Royal Guard for the Queen, and my Father was a Court Bard before I was born. They moved to Kerta-Istel in Maelamin after I was born where my father studied and I grew up. They took me everywhere, so that I could experience all what was the Sylvari Kingdom. We lived and explored many places in the Northern, Middle, and Southern parts of the Sylvari Kingdom.

“I was so taken with becoming a Bladesinger that they came back to see that I got my chance, but once I entered Megilindar Nost, they went back to their old duties."

She looks to the north, knowing how much she would have loved to rush up to them and announce her news. But there was no time.

“I will write them a letter and send it by courier.”

She nods to the man and half turns to go out, “Could you, tell me who I can see about what I might need where I am going. I have some goods and supplies that my parents provided and a small sum of money to pick up a few other things. And,” she adds on another note, “will I have need for a horse?”

One of the things she had always loved about her mother was her Teu'kelytha, her Moon Steed. Star Eyes was a mature and ever-faithful companion of her mother, even when she was just being a mother.

Elessarae remembered being cradled in her mother'srms and being rocked back and forth by the movements of the silvery-white mare. And when she was old enough her mother would put her on the mare's broad back and Elessarae would wrap her chubby child's hands in the mare's long mane and laugh and giggle as her mother walked along side and held her on.

She too had wanted a Moon Steed but then were not the mounts of common elves, Maybe it was one of the reasons she wanted to become a Bladesinger, because she had wanted a Moon Steed of her own. While they lived in Maelamin one of her favorite spots to visit in Maelamin was the Tel'kelytha Duin, the Mood Steed River. The the Moon Steeds frolicked in the waters and grazed in the lush meadows.

Now she was a Bladesinger, but she did not have the time to even go down to the river and ask one of the Moon Steeds if it would join her.

Once outside, she thanked the esquire for his escort, nodded to the guards at the door of the keep, picked up her pack and headed for her dorm room.


Posted on 2007-02-20 at 00:40:19.
Edited on 2007-02-20 at 01:24:58 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: Wonderine Where the Others Are


Brianna turns around and looks for Xuor and the dwarf. "H A L L O O O" she calls out mightly her deep voice booming out into the forest. "Xuor, Higar, where are you?"

Posted on 2007-02-19 at 17:14:52.

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: Healing


The Drow Priestess quickly neutralizes the poisons in Logan and Brianna, then uses powerful heal spells close their wounds. Pink fleah showed where they so recently had discolored wounds. "That poison is one that prevents normal healing so I had to newtraulize it first. Eventually you would have bled to death unless you knew the nature od the poison. It is a rare and difficult poison to counteract."

"Markessa, go to your father, and the others." she points back to some underbrush about 60 feet away. The woman turns back to Logan and Brianna and any other who are near.

"These are an evil lot," she says to Brianna and Logan, as she stands and points the the three remaining living Drow. "They are of House Jaelre, and lead by Jezz the Lame a crafty Sorceror and Rogue. House Jaelre inhabits the Old Eleven Court and seek to gain control of the mythals and the old wards to help protect him. Although they are not Spider-kissers, they follow another Evil God, Vhaeraun.

They foement trouble in the Dalelands keeping others attention there to prevent anyone from knowning where they are and what they are trying to do."

Posted on 2007-02-15 at 20:09:49.
Edited on 2007-02-16 at 04:34:02 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: The Chakran Portal - Q/A
Subject: Elessarae



Ok, I think I have finally amended and edited my post.

Posted on 2007-02-15 at 01:12:50.
Edited on 2007-02-15 at 01:14:09 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: The Chakran Portal - Q/A
Subject: Barf!!!



Sorry about you being sick but the wait was worth it. I loved the post for Elessarae. Including the Lady Bladesinger sticking her tongue out at her peer. I will be adding more to her post, as she has yet to really underestand all that she has trained for is come to pass. She wishes to shout with joy and race home to tell her parents and......but she is also cognizant that there seems to be some task slated for her.

Posted on 2007-02-11 at 21:08:29.
Edited on 2007-02-11 at 21:14:10 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: The Chakran Portal - an Adventure in Audalis
Subject: Pounding Heart


Elessarae nodded respectfully to the man that came in, and to the elder Bladesinger that had taken the roll of the Orc. When Quilanday mentioned illusions Elessarae gave a half laugh.

“My Lady,” Elessarae uses a formal title, for Bladesingers were accounted as Lords and Ladies, “you were the only one I tried to disbelieve,” she comments to the Bladesinger, “I could not believe that Bladesingers would allow an Orc in the Kingdom, let alone in the Keep.”

The Woman exited and she followed the Elder male Bladesinger to the front of the imposing desk, from there the Elder went to his chair with the others.

There was silence in the room and only the sounds of the Forest beyond and her pounding heart, which she was sure the keen ears of the Elders could hear.

Slowly one of the elders arose. She recognized him as the one who had clapped after her performance. Then a woman stood up, then others all in silence, which suddenly erupted with then drawing their daggers, a simultaneous shout and in unison performing the must intricate series of maneuvers. They sang a hymn to battle and honour to accompany the dancing of the daggers. The finale was climatic as they tossed their daggers into the air ¼ turned their bodies and let the dagger fall precisely into their sheaths.

Then they left except for the Elder who had clapped. He came to stand in front of her.

“My name is Gyvontill Ligustrumbranch. I am an elder bladesinger authorized to welcome you to the Order. Elessarae Isiliri, you have proven yourself worthy of the hard tasks we shall assign you with. You can and WILL stay in grace through the journeys you are to take in service of the Sylvari kingdom. From now on you shall hold the title of Bladesinger, and you shall do so in honour to our Gods, our nature and our people. May your blade stay as your song, for it was both sharp and beautiful.”

As he spoke Elessarae did not hear one heartbeat. She was a full fledged Bladesinger.

A Bladesinger!

Now her heart gave a great leap. Surprised, indeed for she thought that she had years of study and lessons before attaining her goal. She wanted to race to the top of the tower and shout out her joy to anyone who could hear. She wanted to send a message to her parents about her being honored by the Council of Elders.

Were she allowed to go home she knew what would happen, her mother, a Captain in the Queen's Royal Guard would salute her and comment that she knew that her daughter was worthy of the honor. Her father, a Master Bard, would ask what songs she sang and even have her sing them again so he could critic her performance. She would hug her Cath Shee, a giant Elven cat, who hated to be hugged and would growl all the time she related the story of about becoming a Bladesinger. And to placate him she would scratch him under the chin and behind the ears.

She pauses and looks about the room, now one of the company, “I am ready to serve," she somehow thinks there will be no time for a visit home.

Elessarae meets the man’s eyes, her own eyes shining brightly, “and It seems I will have to spend more time practicing with my dagger.” For now she awaits directions.






Posted on 2007-02-11 at 19:36:09.
Edited on 2007-02-15 at 01:10:40 by Dragon Mistress

Topic: Peradyse Lost
Subject: Lorae



"Over here and all clear!" calls Lorae as she gathers any weapons and magical items on her downed Drow.

She walks back into the clearing where Logan and Brianna are. She stops between Logan and Brianna and looks her over, "I've seen you looking better."



Posted on 2007-02-10 at 20:59:33.

 


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