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Post by Ardocc & Mani on Dec 10, 2006 14:33:21 GMT -5
Torin and Ardocc were both riding south towards the river Rio Toark. Torin's horse looked odd with a green mane, and Ardocc was deep in thought.
"Why do you think that man would follow us?" He asked. They were nothing special of course. So what would he want.
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Post by Torin on Dec 10, 2006 17:01:36 GMT -5
"I don't know, maybe I stole something from him a while back, or you hit him with your boat, probably out for revenge. It could really be anything. Or maybe he justs finds us interesting."
Torin patted his new horse, which he named Roland, on its newly green mane.
"So how do you like the green mane? Green and Black are my favorite colors, and I haven't done anything fun in awhile. It won't stick out for long, it's going to rain tomorrow I bet."
Torin stared up at the sky when he said that.
"I'll tell you why I think that. Its that old proverb. Red in the morning , Sailors Warning; Red in the Night, Sailors Delight. Look at the sun. It's red. I guess its a good thing your ship did burn down, it would be harder for us then."
Torin realized he struck a nerve.
"Ohh, sorry, I didn't mean it like that"
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Post by Ardocc & Mani on Dec 10, 2006 17:13:16 GMT -5
"Hit him with my boat, haha, that would be something. But the mane does look different, thats good right. I supposed it was what you were going for."
Then after Torin said the sailor proverb Ardocc stared up at the sky too and told him about the time his father taught him that. He said he had to deliver a package to a very rich man, and he needed to the next day. It was a red morning sky. It rained and stormed the whole time the next few days. When his father returned he had a cold. But still needed to do the work around the fields. So while he was out his cold got worse. He never returned to his health and died. Leaving all his possessions to Ardocc. The boat being the best and most prized one.
After he finished he fell silent.
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Post by Torin on Dec 10, 2006 17:24:49 GMT -5
"That's horrible. My father sounds just like your's. He taught me everything I know, even the Ancient Language. When he died, from the Urgal Invasion, I almost gave my life to heal him, but He wouldn't let me. Instead he gave this knife."
Torin pulled a knife from behind his waist and showed it to Ardocc. It was a beautifully crafted dagger made from Elven metal. It had a black blade and hilt. It also had an emblem on it, shaped like a dragon's head, that was green. The same Emblem was crafted onto the black sheath. The sheath was part leather and part metal
"He told me that he was a Dragon Rider. He named his Dragon Torin. But Galbatorix killed it on his rampage. When I was born to him and my mother Elizabeth, he named me after his dragon, for he was a noble but curious beast, and I reminded alot of him. He died giving me this unbreakable blade. That was how he knew magic, he was a Rider."
Torin looked up and put the knife and its sheath back behind his waist. He had just told this man all of his most valuable secrets.
"I'm guessing from the look of you, that you either a Varden Member, or your father and grandfather were, and you are trying to become one to support your family back in the Arroughs. That is my conclusion"
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Post by Ardocc & Mani on Dec 10, 2006 17:34:50 GMT -5
As Ardocc looked at Torin's knife he saw how much his dulled in comparison. It was much sleeker and nicer than his. His story was amazing, he had heard legends of Dragon riders and Dragon.
"All my knives were a kind of payment given to my father instead of real money for his services. He would always come home with one and give it to me after a long journey. And a Dragon Rider father! Wow that's amazing." He said. He felt odd that Torin had a more noble family than his.
Then he felt even more odd after Torin pin pointed his history.
"Uhh yeah, my grandfather was joined in the Varden, so maybe they would remember him if I told them. He used to tell me stories of the Dwarves and Elves. I did know a dwarf but never met any elves before. I never really did think of becoming a member. I have just been trying to do my father's last deliveries, and send that money back home. Then who knows..."
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Post by Torin on Dec 10, 2006 17:41:40 GMT -5
"You never know where fate can take you, look at us now. We were complete strangers just yesterday, now, we are sharing all our secrets and are becoming friends ((or maybe its just the RPing gods ;D ;D ;D ???)). Also I am not part of some noble family, so don't let your thoughts decieve you. I am just a thief born from a great man and a beautiful woman. Don't have any dellusions that I am stuck up or prissy, please."
At the moment Torin finished his sentence he pointed his nose in the air and made Roland trot around in a circle. He noticed a flicker of movement, but continued around in his circle untill he went around a full 360 degrees.
"Well, it seems that fate truley is following us"
Torin said trying to point out the man following them.
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Post by Ardocc & Mani on Dec 10, 2006 17:46:41 GMT -5
" Yes, your right. I trust whatever goes on. With our partnership I'm guessing we will do fine."
While he said this he saw Torin sweep his horse around and point out something. But by the time Ardocc had turned his steed around he saw nothing. But he trusted Torin and pulled out his sword. He sat scanning the area. Reigns in his left hand and a ready blade in his right. Feeling like doing a battle. Still filled with his anger from the past few days.
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Post by Zark on Dec 10, 2006 17:46:42 GMT -5
He heard this from a distance by using words of magic to increase his hearing, their stories were itneresting, and the knife poised as something of great interest. I think prehaps I should join them instead of seeking reveange against them. He debated it in his head and decided to catch up to them, trailing not far behind them. A note to the both of you from Vardy:
Nice to see you guys RPing but, for RPs each post MUST be at least 75-100 words. 100 is preferred. Yep...thanks.  |
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Post by Torin on Dec 10, 2006 18:32:38 GMT -5
Torin saw Ardocc take out his weapon, and slow down his horse. Torin did the same, but instead of slowing down his horse, rode up to the stranger.
"We mean you know harm, and that you know who we are to a point. Give over peacefully sir. Tell us who you are, and why you were prying into our minds and following us for the last 2 days, or I shall have to resort to violence. After you are done, we will go our seperate ways"
Torin spotted something of a smirk on the man's face.
"And yes, I delibratly let you know about the knife. From your smile, it seems you know nothing of it, so you can't be a higher up in the Empire, or you would know of my past."
((OK, I will do that, thank you Vardy))
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Post by Ardocc & Mani on Dec 10, 2006 19:22:09 GMT -5
Ardocc followed behind Torin as he saw him approach this man. He was also careful to keep a lookout for any other being that may be lurking around in connection with this man. As they drew closer and Torin began to speak, Ardocc kept thinking he had seen this man before. Then when Torin said about prying Ardocc instantly realized it was the guy from the street a few days ago. He felt anger towards him for trying to pry his mind and thought he would get him back.
He rode up beside Torin and whispered, "Letta Sharjalvi" and the man slumped over his saddle.
He saw a look on Torin's face and quickly explained.
"He isn't dead. I just immobilized him. He won't be doing any mind reading this time." Then Ardocc tied this man's reigns to his saddle and turned around to continue on the trail they had been going on.
"He should wake up in some time." He said as they continued southeast.
(( Zark, you can return anytime you want. Just wake up))
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Post by Torin on Dec 10, 2006 19:34:44 GMT -5
"Hold on, let me try to get in his mind. A little payback is in order."
Torin concentrated on the strangers mind and got through, but he was quickly attacked. All he got from the man's mind was his name, Zark. Torin quickly recovered and started to make Roland trot again.
"Well the only thing I could get from him is his name. Zark. Does that mean anything to you?"
Ardocc shook his head.
"That sucks, maybe one of us will remember the name. Well lets go, we should get to Fasaloft soon. We should also ditch this guy."
Torin and Ardocc's horses ran off into the day. A few hours later it started to rain, and everything went downhill from there.
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Post by Ardocc & Mani on Dec 10, 2006 20:07:58 GMT -5
They rode a few hours and came upon the Rio Toark. Now Ardocc figured they should be there within the next few days. After a while it began to rain. It started pouring. It was very cold and uncomfortable. He and Torin didn't talk much except to declare that the proverb was entirely true.
After a while Ardocc looked back to realize that Zark's head had tipped backward and his mouth was filling with water. He quickly reached back and pushed his head forward and he spit the rainwater out on his horse's mane.
That was close.
He would have felt terrible if he killed him when all he wanted was to question him.
About an hour later they came across a field so marshy from the rain that it was too wet for the horse's to support both the rider and themselves without sinking. So Ardocc hopped off his horse and walked along side in the watery mud up to his knees. This made everything dirty and it filled your boots with water.
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Post by Zark on Dec 10, 2006 20:12:22 GMT -5
Zark knew that inorder to get his message across he needed to go full out. He attacked not just Torin's mind but Accdoc's as well, immagining a javlin of force, trying to breakt heir barriars with every inch of his being, till their minds were open. Then he called out, "Atra nosu waise fricai." (Let us be friends.) These guys have proven to be strong and knew the langauge well enogh. He could easily learn something from them and at the moment he needed allies.
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Post by Ardocc & Mani on Dec 10, 2006 20:21:12 GMT -5
Ardocc was so busy trying to lead two horses and Making sure Zark didn't fall, and navigating the mud. That when Zark penetrated his mind he was totally off guard. Once it happened he left his reality and went all out in his head. This caused his body to halt and the horses began dragging him across the marshy land. He heard what Zark said but took a while to decipher it. Once he got it understood he acknowledged it and tried to return to his body.
Once he regained consciousness he halted the horses and took his hold off of Zark, He tried to wipe the mud off but to no avail. He was drenched and mud covered. He yelled over the downpour.
"Lets find someplace above ground to camp out!"
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Post by Zark on Dec 10, 2006 20:31:11 GMT -5
"Good idea, but I doubt we would find something in this marsh. Best keep walking. Eventually we will come across a little spot to rest. A tavern called the Black Brew." He said without responding to their questions.
Then he turned to them and notice that they stared at him. Ardocc asked, "You've been here before?" So he responded with, "No, I just have many... asociates." Their voices in his head told him of what was going on within a 250 yard raduis and he the center. They were not strong spirits but weak ones, making it easy to control and they only served as a alert system and a minor power source when such occasins occured.
He turned to him and without a word the mud on Ardocc's clothes melted off him. The freakiest thing was that Zark didn't seem at all tired afterward, for he used up some of his spirirts instead of his own energy. After moeved along they finally reached a tavern, its sign said 'The Black Brew.'
OCC: So confused....
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Post by Torin on Dec 10, 2006 20:37:05 GMT -5
Zark went up to the man and got the trio a room. As he was up there Torin and Ardocc talked.
"I don't know whether to trust him or not, I mean he was a mysterious aura around him, made mud melt off of you, stalks us for 2 days, and went through all our mind barriers. I don't know what do. This is seriously the first time in my life where I don't know what to do. I guess we have to find out more of him tonight and hurry on to Fasaloft tomorrow. We should be there by midnight, hopefully. Oh and also, I need some more green dye."
Torin smiled to Ardocc at his last sentence
"Did I ever tell you I hate the rain?"
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Post by Ardocc & Mani on Dec 10, 2006 20:44:48 GMT -5
Ardocc had not talked since he announced they needed to get shelter. He was feeling so worn out physically, emotionally, and now mentally after his recent attack. When they arrived at the tavern he sat down very quickly and listened to all Torin had to say.
"I don't know whether to trust him or not, I mean he was a mysterious aura around him, made mud melt off of you, stalks us for 2 days, and went through all our mind barriers. I don't know what do. This is seriously the first time in my life where I don't know what to do. I guess we have to find out more of him tonight and hurry on to Fasaloft tomorrow. We should be there by midnight, hopefully. Oh and also, I need some more green dye."
At his last bit about the green dye he burst out laughing. He was so exhausted from not sleeping since before he met Torin that this hit him quite odd and he couldn't help but not crack up.
Then he stated, " Well, I didn't know you whatsoever, but I went along with things and it ended up good, uhh for the most part. And now this same situation arises. Well I say we give him the chance. First we ask him about the past few days. Then if his story checks out. We tell him where we are going. Or not. Whatever feels right. We have to keep going no matter what. We wait for no one."
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Post by Zark on Dec 10, 2006 20:54:29 GMT -5
After they got into their rooms he walked up the stairs and knocked on their doors and said, "Lets get something to eat before we rest yes?" Without another word form either of them he went down stairs, and as expected they followed down to the bar.
Zark sat on a nearby table and motioned them to sit with him and eat with him. He stopped a barmaid and whispered into her ear, and she nodded and went off on her way. "I told her what you all wanted, how you wanted it and I convinced her to reduce the price to almost none." He said nonchalantly. Then he said, "Now you wanted to know who I am? Well you already know my name. That is who I am now. Nothing more, nothing less." Then he paused as the food came wand was placed before them. Chicken for Ardocc and Torin, Pork for Zark. Then he began to feast on the pork, munching on it as if he had little to eat the night before. He was done long before the rest of them and said "Do you need to know anything else about me?"
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Post by Ardocc & Mani on Dec 10, 2006 21:04:33 GMT -5
Ardocc ate the food and watched Zark the whole time. He was an odd person, seeming as though he thought he was better than the rest, trying to speak in riddles, or confuse people by giving them as little and basic as possible. Ardocc liked to trust people but he couldn't unless he had proof.
When they had all finished, Ardocc jumped at Zark's question.
"Yes, why did you try to access our mind so long ago, why have you been following us these past few days, and" pausing for a moment, " How did you get the cook to make this chicken so darn good"
On the last question he sat back and smiled. But did not let his gaze wonder from Zark.
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Post by Torin on Dec 10, 2006 21:05:35 GMT -5
Torin couldn't help laughing at what Ardocc had said. He called the barmaid over and asked her for some pickles and a pint of beer. She quickly gave them to him. While Torin chugged down teh ale, Ardocc and Zark looked at him oddly.
"Aren't you alittle young for Beer?"
"Oh, shush. also how did you melt the mud off Ardocc? Stop beating the bush, we could of killed you out there in the swamp, so we deserve some answers, and me a little more beer, and for you to give them a little straight, and more beer too"
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