::As father if he wants him dead or live?"::
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wrinkles her face at the word lamb.
"If a never eat mutton again as long as I live it will be to soon. No I think ill have something with more taste and juice Freddy, do you have elk or Bison, if so Ill have a stake, raw with some red wine"
She looks for a table to sit at.
Roy quickly swiped sweat from his head as he sighed Good, we're nearly done, I think. Just a few things to do here or there and it should all be patched up and ready to go.
The clerics have been wonderful to have, and Trish has been getting discounted supplies from Alexis' Metallurgy and Rita's smithy plus a few of her friends.
We sent a group into the acreage not too long ago to scout the land- Rita and Suzume's group are leading the expedition... just in case.
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Alexis giggled I already got a letter from my Royal Escorts that walked Maxwell home- I believe she will be meeting us down there. She and Vasu encountered a gang of thieves last night apparently.
The group eventually made their way onto their steeds, Gogrin riding with Alexis under the guise of being a commoner while Suzume rode his trusty steed Beru.
They arrove to the South East Quadrant's wall to see Sealith already in action, talking with Roy about how the work was going so far and the expedition group she sent out the day before.
Gogrin dismounted and made his way towards them both, introducing himself as a new worker to follow Roy's directions and proceedings after Sealith's.
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::We have proof he is a traitor; Dead.::
Ah! She has fine tastes, Warden. Bison we have in surplus! How would you like it cooked, my lady?
"Not over cocked, I like it red in the middle if it is fresh if not cocked all the way through, and sweet wine, I don't like that dry kind."
She looks around the place then look at the warden making small talk.
"You know a bard in an inn we here in once told a story about an combat arena, where gladiators fought animals to the death. Its sounded exciting. I would like to see that sight, gladiators fighting for our entertainment"
She smiles
Sealith would nod hearing this. "This is good. I am glad your work is proceeding well. Finish up and is there anything you need help with?" Her eyes scanned the work carefully.
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"Thank you for the breakfast Maxwell, I'll be sure to let you know if I need anything else." Telula said as she finished a rather large helping of food. Before heading to the study though, she decided to grab even more food.
Stepping into the study, her gaze drifted towards the couch, causing her to smirk at certain recent memories. Shaking her head, the Majar went to the desk and picked up the book Gogrin had first given her and began studying. It didn't taker her long before finding a rather interesting section on how some wizards specialize on particular elements rather than schools of magic. Hmm, now that is interesting. She thought as her studies continued.
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"Ah, so then I imagine the alleyways are coated with the blood and gibs of her fallen foes. Too bad new recruits are never with us when that happens. It would do them good to know how to really eviscerate someone."
Seeing everyone, Suzume rushed in to give a warm hug to everyone he knew, starting with Sealith.
"Sealith-San. I've been doing research on certain training techniques we could use on our recruits, specifically in the field of endurance. The first one involves two gallons of water and a chastity belt."
The Warden smiled as he took a large bite out of a piece of mutton, the Lady being served her medium rare steak Oh really? Gladiators for our entertainment? Well, I have something like that already, though none of my men fight in it. Not currently, anyways.
Perhaps I can show you the view tonight? The Warden was hopeful in his asking, excited to share another invigorating experience with Lilly after a plan gone wrong I have something else we can do tonight as well, but, well, we will wait until we are back in my domain.
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Roy gave a grin No no they're doing just fine, just as ordered and asked. Ah, who is this? Hello, Master Suzume! Roy called out as he pointed to Gogrin.
Gogrin smiled I'm.... Gogrin. A familiar face. Ha ha ha ha here to work at your pleasure!
Holy s%+&! Roy quieted himself down just a tad as he moved in You're, um, sir, you're the King??? As in King Gogrin?
Gogrin emptied his hands as Alexis giggled I, eh hem, I suppose I am. I'm here to work amongst you all, though. I want to see what reconstructing this wall truly is like. After all you all are doing a great service here.
Alexis waved to Sealith Hello Sealith! How was your flight last night? I heard about what you ran into- no worries- She leaned in and whispered I don't like that f&*+ing Warden either. He's had it out for Elyse since day one of all this.
As Suzume greeted everyone, he noticed that Rita, Marco, Julian, and Benny were all gone.
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Telula had been absent-mindedly nibbling on the food she had brought with her. Before she knew it, all of it was gone. Wow, I guess I was hungrier than I thought.
Setting the book down the Majar stood up and stretched out her back, after which, she looked about the study.
"They still live for now Suzume. There is a reason, otherwise, yes, they would be nothing but a pile unable to be raised. I am curious about this chastity belt and where it fits in. I look forward to hearing it."
Sealith looks at Roy. "Don't give him any special treatment or others would catch on. He is just another worker today." She said lightly before turning to Alexis.
"Flight was great, had some good strong wind to ride. As for what I ran into, they were sent after Vasu directly. I would like them interrogated on why. The only reason they are still alive is for that information. It was a deliberate attack against her." She tells her honestly.
Shifting from foot to foot. "I would have been here earlier but your guards didn't wake me until later."
Alexis put the palm of her hand to her face Oi. Newbies. They'll learn one way or another what early means, he he. Now, Suzume, where are your trainees? If they aren't here, we could probably gather up a few other volunteers with all the people onlooking here.
Roy nodded to Sealith and then walked Gogrin away, showing him the proper way to swing a hammer and working with the masonry until Gogrin laughed I might be a rookie at king, but I'm a dwarf boy! Watch me go!
Gogrin quickly acclimated to the workings of the wall, and, before Sealith knew it, he was carrying and working with more stone and masonry than almost any of the other workers. Instead of being miserable at his lion's share of the work, however, Gogrin was smiling and laughing, singing songs with the smiths and workers and even making Roy laugh.
Roy eventually made his way up to Sealith with an update We, uh, well- I always forget Gogrin designed the 42nd Vault and his own home- they say they are all stone and marble! And now I know for good reason why- he's not bad at all.
As Gogrin looked back, he gave Sealith an approving smile and nod as he went back to work, his hammer swings echoing through the air as Roy continued We may finish up before morning, Sealith.
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Telula saw and was once more massively overwhelmed by the books contained inside the study, nearly unable to focus on any individual one. She did notice, however, that there was a book next to the Bard's she had been reading, named The Powers of Necromancy and Enchantments. Myrddin hopped and danced about it's all black binding, with the exception of the single deep blue star on its cover where Myrddin stood.
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After the great success of her hunting the previous day, Vasu was eager to get out of the busy, crowded city of 42. A quick breakfast of jerky and a quick feeding of her new friend later, Vasu was tearing through the sky, ready to begin her hunt. First, however, she would have to locate her prey. Thank goodness for her sensitive ears- her quite superior syrinx ears.
Perception roll was 27: Check the discussion thread.
As Vasu soars throughout the air, once more she can see everything down to the nearly-individual snow flakes that make up the vast area surrounding her.
She did not see very many wolf packs- in fact, only one, and it was about 300 feet behind the massive herd of elk just to the far east.
To Vasu's left, to the North, she could see about six or so Bison roughing up one another over a mate, and to her right to the South she could see a large and alone Wooly Rhinocerous.
Beneath her was a few family of hares hopping along the very little amounts of exposed green grass contained underneath the Tundra's snows.
Moving over to Myrddin, and stroking his head, Telula said, "I'm guessing you're wanting me to read this then?"
Myrddin hopped about excitedly.
"Well, I suppose it couldn't hurt to have a peek." She said as her curiosity took over.
The hawk flew up to the Arcanist's shoulder as she picked up the book. Taking a seat at the desk, she opened it and started browsing its contents.
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"He is not King Gogrin today. He is a peasant among peasants for now, and I would hope you treat him as such." He said.
"Hrm. What happened to blacksmith peoples?" He asked. "Well, I suppose that would be fine."
He stepped up to the onlookers and called out loudly. "Who wants training from a legend?"
As Suzume stepped up with Alexis behind him just over 20 people who were doing nothing before began to walk out into the street, giving one another a look and a shrug with smiles as a few called out The Crow and the Devil! The Crow and the Devil!
Some were slightly out of shape, others looked a little too good for it and well dressed, but only a few stood out as wonderful candidates that could one day help Suzume and Alexis lead the Royal Guard and Army of 42.
One of the scruffy and promising ones stepped forward- he was missing a tooth and was bald, yet muscular Oi, your recruitin' then?
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As Telula began to read more and more of the book she noticed within its index and first few pages that it was listing the basics of rituals and ceremonies to perform.
Some were quite dark and obviously evil natured, such as the proper details of human and other life form sacrifice. Others, however, were much more of a enchanting and bolstering of the public nature.
With her bow in her talons, Vasu made her way across the sky to a herd of elk as she had before. Knowing that she had previously been attacked by a stag, Vasu decided to cut to the chase. With a powerful thrust of her wings, she catapulted herself into range of the massive leader of the herd of elk and fired an arrow straight for its chest.
She eats and as he talks smiles and nods. when he talks of something else we can do tonight she grins.
"I hope it will make up for no party tonight, its all become so dull again."
She says in a fake mown.
As Lilly and the Warden finished up their dinners and the butcher gave a respectful good-bye, guards walking side by side with them out the door, Warden Franklin smiled as he whispered in Lilly's ear I hope that disposition of yours goes beyond just basic weaponry. I have something planned for when that King of ours has his next banquet.
The Warden then pointed to sackcloth covered baskets being hauled from the back of his horse as they both hopped on, riding back to the Prison of 42.
The Warden slowly walked and talked with Lilly up to the room, grinning all the way as he took her to the o too familiar panel she had been in just that morning.
Prying it open he grinned at her Are you ready to see my gladiator games, Lilly? They are always on, and we have plenty of time for the true event, tonight. But this, I'm willing to bet even your farm had nothing like this.
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'That will be good. I will check on the ones in the fields. Don't over work your men to much but I am liking the progress. Don't forget to break for dinner." Sealith would touch his shoulder before turning to Suzume.
"You know it is rude to leave me hanging like that. Tell me this training method you are thinking."
Looking out over the recruits she looks at Suzume to see if she wanted him to do anything.
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"Sounds more interesting than anything we had on the farm."
Why would he still have this book? Telula wondered as she thumbed through the first few pages. Then she came upon the other, non-evil type rituals. Oh, that’s why. Slowing her pace, the Majar looked them over carefully.
Unfortunately, she couldn't seem to make heads or tails of anything she saw.
As Sealith and Suzume begin training, only a person or two out of the group starts to truly grasp the content the two were attempting to teach.
Alexis walked around the group in circles over and over again before finally going into a giggle fit and butting one of the slackers in the back with the hilt of her sword. That one hit the other one, and they all eventually fell into one another.
The person turned on her with their sparring sword, to which she slapped it away with Cinder Shade You guys are acting like you aren't going to have to fight! Like you aren't gonna die! I don't know about you guys, but my Royal Guard of 42? They are prepared to die.
Alexis put the tip of Cinder Shade into the one trainee's shoulder What about you? Hm? Anybody know what happens when I press right here? Well there's a wonderful cluster of nerves!
The man began to panic No no no no wait I'm sorry Commander!
Alexis giggled You're sorry? Someone comes to kill your King, you gonna say sorry???
No no I uh-
Alexis sheathed her sword before walking back up with Suzume and Sealith Tomorrow you all are fighting. No more baby s$+*. Kata and gentle sparring is nice- but I only care about the people who truly want to bleed for this city. If you aren't prepared to die, you're gonna. So tomorrow we're gonna find out who is, and who isn't. Master Suzume and Sealith- unless you guys have any other lessons, I believe I am done for the day. I got people to interrogate.
Alexis then whispered with a wink We'll see how many show up tomorrow. And I like that chastity belt idea. Make 'em wet themselves and fight in it, ha ha!
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As Telula continued to spin her wheels with endless struggles, trying to piece together different parts of the latest book she had found, she simply could not.
Maxwell gave a gentle knock at the door before being let in Excuse me, Miss Telula? Yes- oh my- He said, looking at all the notes and Telula's expression while Myrddin fluttered from place to place Hmmm, I know Gogrin normally, uh, takes your mind off of things, but perhaps instead a quick break for an early dinner would set you at ease, my lady?
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As Vasu landed she stabbed into the elk at the lead of the herd with a hiss at the others- all who scattered including the Elk she had just stabbed.
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Come here, then, girl. The Warden dragged Lilly into the room she had already seen this morning, only this time, the base floor was full. The Warden came up behind her with intense passion as he kissed at her neck while random men and Orog ran around the maze, most getting torn apart by captured saber cats and/or gorillas, who fought one another as well When Gogrin and Elyse, that's the Mother, told me I could not build such a maze on every floor, I instead made two sets of prison rooms. One row follows the entire outside square of the building to the left. The others actually don't have a wall, but are slanted so that the prisoner slowly falls from the pre-determined height to their inevitable death.
Anyone who makes it to the center gets weekly food, weaponry, etc. dropped to them. But, ha ha ha ha ha, I have yet to see anyone make it.
The Elk sprints passed Vasu as quickly as it can, giving out a loud call as the rest of the herd splits and breaks apart. The wolves give chase to a few others far off, way out of interest of Vasu.
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Quick as the bird of prey that she resembled, Vasu was in the air, bow in hand. As soon as she was close enough to hone in on the back of the elk's neck, she fired. Her arrow flew through the air...
...and hit the elk in the shoulder. She heard a grunt of pain from the animal, but it wasn't going to give up and fall to the ground without a fight.
The Elk gave out a loud cry as it still attempted to flee from Vasu, but realizing it could not hit the air borne opponent it continued to run as blood dripped into the snow.
A wolf or two howled, looking at the weakened prey of Vasu's with envy and slowly they began to creep towards Vasu's hunt.
Sealith had been sitting quietly by as Suzume trained keeping an eye out on the crowd.
Her eyes kept going back to the group though even as she watched him warm up the newbies. Watching Alexis do what she was doing it was hard for her to resist wanting to put her own part in.
"Alexis, they have never tasted battle, much less seen it. They don't know what its like to face someone or something that is willing to kill them. Telling them simply won't do it. Do you wish to indulge in a sparring match?"
Alexis' eyes grew wide as she giggled Oooooooh. With you, or with them? She pointed to the other twenty or so people, some still recovering and standing back up.
Between you and Suzume I'm going to have my work cut out for me, he he!
"I would kill them sparring with them. So myself of course."
Turning to the group and taking a deep breath, Sealith finally addressed those around.
Glaring around she wouldn't see them moving fast enough. "I SAID MOVE IT BEFORE I PUT MY TALONS UP YOUR ASS!!!"
Once everyone was in formation she would look at Alexis. "I will put up my shield of faith to even the playing field."
She would cast it and then shifts into a ready stance, her claws coming up and her teeth suddenly flashing into view.
Telula sat back and rubbed her eyes for a moment. Looking at the servant, she replied, ”Thank you Maxwell, I think that is probably a good idea.” As if on queue, her stomach let out a loud rumble as she stood up. ”Good timing it looks like. What are we having?”
Alexis drew out her blade still giggling THIS is Cinder Shade- Suzume met 'em last night, didn't you? Shield of Faith, huh? Sounds fine by me!As much as I like it, you are kinda naked he he!
Alexis steadied herself, balancing her sword in one hand as she let all of her full plate armor click itself into place, piece by piece, while her tail wrapped around her waist.
As Alexis' blade cut into Sealith's hide she could see the glowing red embers of the blade-
Sealith's ferocious bite clamped down hard on Alexis, exposed from her artful and personal slash against Sealith's chest. Sealith attempted to clamped down harder making Alexis begin to move out of the way as she did so. Her first claw bounced from the armor in a stinging fashion, but the second one made a loud screech that made some of the onlookers wince.
Alexis reared back with a grin, her eyes still wide with a flashing smile OOooooh! You should have sparred last night! This is going to be FUN!
Alexis took another swing after Sealith, still giggling all the way with her tongue out and tail flicking back and forth in excitement-
The slash cut across Sealith's arm instead of her chest this time, and now Alexis moved backwards in a sliding fashion, waving Sealith on Come on! Suzume wouldn't charge me yesterday- let's classsh Sealith! Show me those legs!
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Sealith just smiles and would flex her wings and licks her lips. As she does so you see energy gather along her scars and the new slashes start to heal as she took a total defense action.
Maxwell gave a slight chuckle Well, the royal escorts are all gone except two, but they I believe are simply eating jerky on their watch rotation. I figured I would ask if you wanted anything in particular instead. I have a feeling I will need to learn your tastes more and more. Maxwell seemed hesitant in his speech, finicky, as he continued If, uh, it isn't too much, my lady- well.... I believe Gogrin has taken quite the liking too you.
Oops AoO
As Sealith clawed after Alexis she giggled, sliding to the side and out of range before continuing her movement backwards No touching, Sealith! She giggled hysterically.
As Sealith healed Alexis squinted over at her What's your tongue out for? Oh screw it, here I cooooooome!!!!
With her blade palmed in both of her hands, Alexis charged after Sealith with a wild grin, her armor clinking back and forth into place and out of place over and over again as each hoofed foot hit the ground until-
Alexis spun wildly through the air as if dancing on ice as she came down on Sealith with both hands, cutting across her chest once more. As Alexis landed she gave a slight pant, switching her sword to one hand once more as her tail continued to flick back and forth Seeeee you shoulda showed me those legs! Wanna do it again???
Sealith channeled her ancestors to call misfortune onto her as she charged. Even if the cut still sliced deep she would use her momentum against her and attempts to break her hold on the sword.
If it drops from her hands she would grab it and takes a 5ft step back away from Alexis.
As Sealith moved in to disarm Alexis she attempted to respond by sneaking in another cut, but instead Sealith slapped the sword from her hand on the strike with her wing before catching it in her hand
Alexis' eyes grew wider Oooooooooooooooooooooh. I don't think anyone's ever managed to do that before! Alexis turned to Suzume Hey! You see that????
She then turned to the crowd Well, I guess, I'm gonna have to quit now.....
Alexis then quickly spun around, throwing a punch after Sealith
The punch of the pink haired Tiefling landed right on the freshly cut wound her now disarmed sword had just created, sending a familiar and painful nerve across Sealith's chest.
Sealith had been expecting the attack but it still game to fast so it still connected, but she swept her talon out to knock her off her feet turning a Lethal blow into a not lethal blow
Dropping Cinder Shade it skittered away 10 ft in a random direction as she attacked with her claws and bite again.
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She let out a gasp and she came into the room and looked down at the giant rat trap below. Then another as he came to her from behind.
Then she pulled away a little straining to see this way and that as the fighting went on below.
"O my lord, and you placed them here, this is amazing."
She jumped up and down clapping her hands as if a child with a new xmass toy. Smiling with delight she spun around, The screams from below coming at up to them. She reached up and undid the clasp on her shoulder, her dress fell away showing her left Brest. She undid her belt and let drop to her right side.
"I want you to take me, take me here now, I want the screams of the dying to fall around us while you do. I want to feel there deaths below knowing they are under our power. Come my darling come and take me"
She pulled him to her.
"Now come come and use up all your strengths come and wast it all"
She pulls him to her, her lust is mad, frenzied, driven. She works him, making he take her again and again. All even when she is spent she pulls him back for more, sapping him strength.
"Pound me, take me"
Again and again, until he is spent and in her arms. Then lays him down, face down and gives him a long massage, relaxing him, lulling him to sleep, she lust spent, his body weak and in this hidden place undisturbed. She sings a Lullyby to him as he sleeps
Then still on his back she reached over and with a thought opened her hidden pouch her long blade, and with quick cut, sliced the side of his neck, aiming to cut the artery and bleed him out.
::"Tell father its done, I am disposing of the body now"::
She pulls back his hair and with a fast cut, removes his head from his body. she Stands and walks and with one hand throws his head down into the maze below, she then proceeds to dissemble him and throw the rest of his body in parts to the feeding animals below. Once done she takes out her wand of prestidigitation, and uses it to clean the space and herself.
::"Ill meet him at Gogrin's house, make sour he is there"::
Before transforming into herself into the warden, walking back into his rooms she closes the secret door, and dresses into his cloths.
Once ready she walks down the steps, to the his guard.
"Take me to my cartage, you and three guards, we are going to that fools Gogrin's now!"
She waits for him to lead on.
Vasu let out a hiss of annoyance as she saw several wolves watch her hunting from afar. This elk was her's, and no earth creature would be taking it from her. With a pluck of her bowstring, she shot what would hopefully be the killing blow.
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Holy cow! Lots going on! I love it!
As Sealith knocked over Alexis with a good butt of her shoulder, Alexis went from giggling to a tsk as she struck out
but missed as she fell, cursing along the way as she gazed after Cinder Shade.
Sealith swooped over her as if the Tiefling were prey, each blow denting and damaging her armor as she did so.
Alexis returned to her feet, then rolling after Cinder Shade on the ground and picked it up, readying herself with a smile as she spat on the floor My my- this has been the greatest challenge I've had yet. Come on then- Alexis put the sword in both hands once more Let's do this Sealith! Slayer of Terrak!
As Lilly felt around the Warden's person while disposing of the body by lifting a glass pane of the gladiatorial view and letting it drop to a few Saber cats below, she saw what the Warden had been so excited about.
In the crates he had had his guards pull up later that night was a series of very expensive wine- and on his person a very very deadly poison.
::He will be sure to have preparations for you- it is late, you should arrive early in the morning and he will meet you there. Gogrin's home is almost just opposing the 42nd Vault- he'll guide you.::
As she yells for the carriage, the driver with an obnoxiously large hat tips it to her but as far as she could tell nothing seemed suspicious about it.
Maxwell shied away Oh my, no, no! I have no reason to approve or disapprove of anything King Gogrin does- it's more, well... Despite being a King, he hasn't really.... He's never really had anyone. Not just consistent wise- he hasn't really had anyone ever.
There must be something quite special about you- special enough for us to cook up some duck!
Maxwell found one of the ducks kept in Gogrin's enchanted freezer for his vast assortment of meats and instantly began a roast. As he did so he grinned Craving duck, hm? I don't think I've made this in quite some time. Those guards will be sorry, but, well, they do have a job to do. Perhaps I'll take some to them when we have finished. Would you like anything to go with this, dear? Wine, or?
As Vasu's arrow flew through the air it dropped the elk to the ground fifty feet away with a final loud cry and yell. The wolves instantly yelped in disappointment, fleeing after other parts of the herd as they did so.
The kill was massive- much larger than the deer Vasu had conquered just a few days ago.