Medieval RPG [Archive]

Dark_Soul74

02-08-2004, 1:47 PM

Characters :ghost:

PM all character requests to save space.

Luther Stark

Name: Luther Stark
Social Class: Council Elder
A biography: Luther grew up under the guidance of Blane's brother, Kurf. Kurf oversaw the council of elders that guided the king, Lord Blane. Stark was born into the world with light blond hair, however over the coarse of 53 years, the color slowly faded. Although weak in appearance, his gray eyes glisten with the youth of eternal knowdlege. He now and forever will serve under the king of the relm of Vestrum.

Geno

Name: Geno of some British place
Class: Archer(I'm counting you as a mercenary)
Bio: I have worked under King Jackar for a long while, and grew tired of it. It didn't excite me, because I was the best bowman out of the troop. I grew tired of taking on every army in the front lines, taking out row after row. Nothing seemed to be hard anymore. I now set out on a journey to improve my skills even more, to become the best archer in the land.

Weapon: Long bow and quiver. Finely crafted, as I crafted it myself. The string is extra strong, but not strong enough to where I can still pull back and fire on it. The arrows themselves are my own work as well. I have learned how to make regular thick sticks into shafts and bird feathers into an arrow tail. They are decent arrows, but I could learn to make better. 'My short dagger is my last protection after I run out of arrows. I am not highly skilled with it, but I can still land a striking blow with my speed. I am quick enough to get a few slashes off in a short time, but if I tried my hardest, I could be the best in the land. Without the proper training, I am not. In my quests, I will be also making this one of my better weapons. Currently, it's a low quality dagger, with only enough of a blade to barely pierce skin.

DraconicFiend

Name: Krat Goonsbag
Social Class: Squire
Bio: My father was a knight when he was alive. *sniff* He was killed 5 months ago in the war. My mother says we still have enough money to buy equipment, so is sending me of to become a knight. I am a quick learner and have done well with my training. They say I might be kinghted a year earlier than most, but that is still a ways away. Fair ye well, I have to prepare for the morn.

DS-Shadow

Name: Leo
Class: Longbow Archer
Bio: Leo left the Northamptonshire army to seek a fortune, he had survied many battles barely but had no care from his commander. He now is now a Mercenary.

Weapon: long bow with 50 steal tipped arrows of yew. The bow itself has a half cresent ingraved in it, and it made from yew.

BlackHawk

Name: Neal

Social Class: Knight (Mercenary).

Bio: Neal is a mercenary knight, usually refered to as the "Black Knight" due to his full black armour set. He is the winner of many esteemed Jousting contests (though they are not just jousting), including the French "Gathering of Men," the contest during King Pierre's kinging ceremony (if that's what you call it), the English "Golden Crown," to the most recent "Golden Crown XII" competitions, and many others. And although Neal has no real affiliation, he tends to lean towards the English side in most wars, unless of course the other side can cough up a heafty amount of gold for his services.

Weapons: Neal carries his sacred "Nomician" sword, which is similiar in size to a double-handed sword but due to superior craftsmanship can be wielded with one hand (but by only the most expert of Knights). He also carries his family shield which is all black except for a single white elm tree on the front. He also carries a short-sword, and has a 'fleet' of jousting poles at his estate.

PC99

Name: Mary
Social Class: Queen
Bio: Loves her people and everything in her realm. Is a kind and loving queen, never forceful unjustly (Only when she has to be she will) and compassionate to those around her--Her subjects.

Scorch

Name: Henry V
Social Class: King
Bio: A King with a sense of honor. A little less compassionate than the queen, but just.
Hates evil. Beleives men should be appointed based on merit, and thus selects the nobility based on this.

cole

Name: Cole
Class: Deathknight
Weapon: Sword forged from darkness and hatred.
BIo: Servant of "mary: ;p . He destroys all that oppose the queens rule and lays waste to democracy.

Doombringer64

Name: Louis
Social Class: Vampire
A biography: A relic from the days of Rome. Mostly he feeds off the blood of bandits, and robbers in attempt to justify his exsistence. However, he is finding nobility is no better. Everyday he hopes to find the raven hair beauty he lost when his life was stolen from him.

Subjukator

Name: Nicholas Barnesdale
Age: 20
Social Class: Prince and Heir to the Crown of Lord Daniels.
Bio: Is interested in looking for a wife and a real lovingrelationship instead of all the mistresses and dispassionate women who come to his father's estate looking for his hand in marriage to their own father's estate.

He is an outgoing guy who believes most strongly in love, honor, loyalty and above all friendship, having many close ties amongst all types of people living throughout all of England.

Nicholas never stays at home in his father's castle and instead intends to make his own wealth having unbelivable success at it in the form of land and strong economic ties to France and the Netherlands where he has tight relationships with the royalty and merchants there.

*Current status*

Queen Mary, who is married to King Henry V, put a terrible curse on Nicholas since the first time he saw from afar her riding in a carriage with her husband through the streets of London; her incredible kindness and beauty broke down any barriers that may have existed in his heart. The knowledge that she is married is but only a fleeting thought in his utter passion and affection towards her.

It has become almost, but not entirely, a modivating thought to gain her hand in love, even if it be just for a moment: a single touch of the hand, or a gentle caress across the face; that was all he asked for. But this forbidden love would never come into fruition when it be selfishly one sided.

He chases a dream, but does so with the vigor and innocence of his age.

tainan_hawking
Name:Beluril Jr'ener
Social Class:Ranger (Mercenary)
Bio:This man has spent his entire life employing himself to whoever pays highest but has now retired and became a humble farmer but as this new danger has arised in his homeland he gathered up his weapons and headed to the halls of the king.
Weapon:My own hand made bow and my faithful short sword both have got me through good times and bad.The sword has passed through my family for countless generations and now i will weild it in battle.

Name:Balarak Jr'ener
Social Class:Swordmaster (Mercenary)
Bio:Brother to Beluril Balarak has spent his life by his big brothers side aiding him in battle and getting a share of the profits.Now also a humble farmer called back to serve his homeland he sets off with Beluril to the halls of the king.
Weapons:Two Longswords which I have taken from two great champions I have defeated in my time Viking King Balkoth and Barbarian Lord Desther.

RelinaIonna

Name: Gabriell Black
Social Class: Fallen Templar
Biography: Gabriell has come home to Britain after fighting for years in the crusades. The things he's seen and done have twisted him mentally into a very unstable person. Gabriel returns home and after a few days he has a living nightmare of the crusades and in a blind bloodlust slaughters his family. He now wears black armor in mourning and a crimson stained sword at his side, as he wander him homeland in a sate of self-loathing depression try to pay his penance. The demons of his past are ever present, threatening to devour his soul. Whether he reclaims his life and his sanity or is consumed has yet to be seen.
Equipment: A cursed blood stained long sword that seems to become sharper with each new kill. Black armor to represent the many sins. It irradiates a dark aura. And has the ability to make shields of bone from the dead.

Protosschick99

02-13-2004, 4:44 PM

Oh heck yeah! Count me in baby! I don't normally do this but.....I got dibs on the Queen of the realm! :D

Name: Mary
Social Class: Queen
Bio: Loves her people and everything in her realm. Is a kind and loving queen, never forceful unjustly (Only when she has to be she will) and compassionate to those around her--Her subjects.

Scorch

02-13-2004, 4:57 PM

Hmm, looks like fun.
I'll be King then.
Name: Henry V(five, for those who don't do roman numbers)
Social Class: King
Bio: A King with a sense of honor. A little less compassionate than the queen, but just.
Hates evil. Beleives men should be appointed based on merit, and thus selects the nobility based on this.

Protosschick99

02-13-2004, 4:58 PM

I'm changing my name then....I'll be......Mary!

Okay, I'm Mary instead of Cleopatra :p

cole

02-13-2004, 6:34 PM

Name: Cole
Class: Deathknight
Weapon: Sword forged from darkness and hatred.
BIo: Servant of "mary: ;p . He destroys all that oppose the queens rule and lays waste to democracy.

BlackHawk

02-13-2004, 6:47 PM

Geno

02-14-2004, 12:08 AM

Yea, I made sure to PM PC about it on BF before I left. Nice to see you here! It wouldn't be an RP without our beloved Christian friend. ^.^

~Larry "Geno" Meyers

P.S. At least I'm not the only one with morals now :p [/sarcasm]

Protosschick99

02-14-2004, 2:55 AM

I think you're supposed to PM him your characters...but oh well. And in a PM he sent the ones listed, it's starting on like monday or something 'cause he's gone all weekend, so it'll be a while's wait.

Btw, glad to see you guys, Scorch and PC :D.
I did PM him my character :p

And I'm glad to see ya too Black Hawk homie! =D

Yea, I made sure to PM PC about it on BF before I left. Nice to see you here! It wouldn't be an RP without our beloved Christian friend. ^.^

~Larry "Geno" Meyers

P.S. At least I'm not the only one with morals now :p [/sarcasm]
Aww thank you, I feel all special now :D lolz And I shall do my best to be the most bomb queen ever! =P lolz

DS-Shadow

02-15-2004, 3:08 PM

BlackHawk

02-15-2004, 9:25 PM

Nice to see you again BlackHawk ;)

Hi hi, and you are?

Dark_Soul74

02-16-2004, 8:36 PM

Ok! Sorry for the delay, but I am here now.

Currently in medieval England, the feudal system is still current, so sorry to those of you who thought you could get supreme control of England. ;)

The most prominent of the estates are: King Henry(and Queen Mary) Lord Blane Lord Arche Lord Dostan Lord Reginald Lord Blutham Lord Arthur Lord Daniels Various bandit raiders

Other than the three that have a predetermined lord(or themselves), please choose one of these to follow under.

For now though....

Bandit activity has been increasing since the recent war between the estates of Lord Blutham and Lord Arche. It is currently late September, and it will likely be a cold winter. Most estates are preparing for any sign of the raiders, and anyone outside of a castle is trying to gain entrance, though most are smart enough to live in one already, and be a safe little peasant.

Scorch

02-17-2004, 3:03 AM

King Henry got up early, and stretched. The rooster crowed. The watchman yelled the hour. "Six in the morning and all is well!" "Quiet you loon!" he yelled. Henry smelled breakfast, down in the great hall. He dressed in simple garb, and
went down, outside into the morning air, and let himself into the great hall.
Hams sat on the feasting table, as well as bacon, eggs, pheasant, and duck.
Henry helped himself to a large tankard of ale and stacked his bread plate with bacon and duck, as well was eggs.

Protosschick99

02-17-2004, 3:23 AM

Queen Mary awoke gently and breathed deeply as her eyes opened. She looked about her chambers and already saw that her maidens had lit the fire place and set out her clothes for the day abroad.

Stretching, she sits up in bed only to find her favorite maid servant waiting on her at the foot of her bed with her robe. Her maid servant pulls back her covers with a smile.

"How was thy nights sleep my Queen?"

Mary smiles, "Oh it was peacful thank you. I trust you slept well too my dear?"

Catherine nods (OOC: That's her maid servant :D lolz) as she helps the Queen out of bed.

"Yes My lady, I rested well."

"Good." Says Mary as she smiles. The Queen puts her robe on and looks out the window. The day is quite beautiful. She takes in a deep breath and walks over to the edge of her bed where her ladies gathered around her to dress her for the day.

(OOC: Man I would hate to be a queen. Alwayz in those fancy clothes 24/7. And then there would be ppl waiting on you all the time....And they'd like dress you and do your hair......Man that would bug me after a while :p lolz)

* * * *

As Mary descended down to the Great Hall, she nodded and smiled in everyone's direction as a royal greeting. When she got to the doors of the great hall, she smelled the breakfast there and could already sense her husband and King's presence--Henry.

She entered the room with gracefulness and came before the King. Mary bows in respect and love.

"Good morning my King. How was thy nights rest? I trust thee slept well in proper company?"

(OOC: Trust me Scorchy, this is how the Queen's had to treat their husbands......Like they were subjects cuz really they were :p)

Doombringer64

02-17-2004, 2:34 PM

The sun was peaking over the horizon. It was late, for Louis anyway. He scanned the woods in front of him. His piecing green eyes skipped over wood, leaf, and rock until he found what he desired. A dead tree stump embedded just ahead of him. He casually walked to it as though he had all the time in the world. Quickly he began to dig underneath the stump. Working tirelessly he had dug himself underneath the stump. Louis pulled the soil in around him, until he was satisfied that he was completely hidden. Then he settled in for a day’s sleep.

BlackHawk

02-17-2004, 4:32 PM

(OOC: Do we have to choose someone to be 'governed' by? 'Cause I'd rather be a wandering Mercenary [so much fun :p], and so much more honour, valor, and whatnot.)

Neal liked listening to the soft pit pat of his horse, Xethur, as it slowly walked along the dusty paths. It was very surreal, and beautiful, and quiet. It was easy for him to let his mind wander, thinking of his latest battle, or anything really.

I wonder when I'll get there he thought, looking ahead to see nothing but more of the silent forest swaying in the calm winds. I wonder if they'll remember me? If they'll remember who I was, they will be astonished. But they will be proud Neal thought, a grin spreading across his face.

His grin got wider as the peaks of towers rose up from behind the wall of trees. "Shouldn't be long now Xethur" mumbled Neal, patting the horses sides.

Scorch

02-18-2004, 2:25 AM

Henry kissed Mary on the cheek. "Slept like a baby." He said. "pull up a chair, have some grub."
He said, and went back to tackling the ham on his plate.

Dark_Soul74

02-18-2004, 8:48 AM

Well, if you are a wandering mercenary, without employment, you just say which estate you are currently closest to.

Once enough posts/time has passed I will start what happens next.

Subjukator

02-18-2004, 10:45 AM

Subjukator

Name: Nicholas Barnesdale
Age: 20
Social Class: Prince and Heir to the Crown of Lord Daniels.
Bio: Is interested in looking for a wife and a real lovingrelationship instead of all the mistresses and dispassionate women who come to his father's estate looking for his hand in marriage to their own father's estate.

He is an outgoing guy who believes most strongly in love, honor, loyalty and above all friendship, having many close ties amongst all types of people living throughout all of England.

Nicholas never stays at home in his father's castle and instead intends to make his own wealth having unbelivable success at it in the form of land and strong economic ties to France and the Netherlands where he has tight relationships with the royalty and merchants there.

*Current status*

Queen Mary, who is married to King Henry V, put a terrible curse on Nicholas since the first time he saw from afar her riding in a carriage with her husband through the streets of London; her incredible kindness and beauty broke down any barriers that may have existed in his heart. The knowledge that she is married is but only a fleeting thought in his utter passion and affection towards her.

It has become almost, but not entirely, a modivating thought to gain her hand in love, even if it be just for a moment: a single touch of the hand, or a gentle caress across the face; that was all he asked for. But this forbidden love would never come into fruition when it be selfishly one sided.

He chases a dream, but does so with the vigor and innocence of his age.

^^ My character.
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"My Prince," Rollins said most respectfully, "Several outlying villages are being attacked by maurading bands of raiders calling themselves the Norman Outlaws."

"Are they Normans?" questioned Nicholas.

"No mi'lord by all accounts. They are a rabbly group of thugs who are out only for greed and,"he hesitated at the next statement, "And rape sire." Silence ensued for a moment in Nicholas's high vaulted study chamber before replying, each word carefully said.

"Find these bastards. Bring them alive, dead, I dont care! Just bring me the head of the leader of the, Norman Outlaws."

"Yes mi'lord." Rollins backed out slowly out Nicholas' study room.

OOC: I think it would be better if we all talked normally instead of doing all this Old English stuff. I mean, if you know actually how to speak it and write it knowing exactly how to use, well then go ahead. But if your iffy on the grammar, then dont! because it just looks tacky.

Geno

02-18-2004, 3:33 PM

I appear over the breaking dawn, with my quiver over my shoulder, along with my long bow. My dagger gleams from my holder on my leg, and I walk forward. I sense something going on about this world, but feel it's not important... At least not to me. Maybe someday I will feel that change. In the mean time, I feel like doing a bit of target practice. I pull off my backpack, and unfurl a few pieces of paper. I place them among some of the trees around me, and glance around from where I stand. I pull off my bow, and pull out five arrows. I load them all at once, and close my eyes. I then turn around, walk carfully about five or six full steps, turn, and fire. I hear a few *THUMP*'s and open my eyes. I notice every target except one has been perfectly hit.

"Darn. Guess I have to work on that a little more."

I go about the area, picking up each arrow and target. I make sure to check how well they were hit, if they were hit high, low, dead on, crooked, bent, and the like. I realize that the one target I missed was the one directly in front of me.

"Figures. I can hit anything but what's right in front of my face. I need some basics again... I'm getting rusty..."

I pull out another, fresh target, and load an arrow. I turn around hold the bow over my head, backwards, load it, and fire. I hear a pleasing *THUMP* and turn around. I have hit the target directly on.

"Hah! Simple enough... Why can't I do that every time...?"

I pull the arrow out, and the target down. I load up, and take a stroll through the woods, and find a clearing. I notice the sun coming up, and as it breaks the horizon, I dash to a tree, and climb it. I get towards the top, and turn to see it coming.

"Fressh day. Let's hope this day is worth living for. I can sense this world's changing, and I sense I might become part of that change... I pray that I can find my true destiny soon, and live to fulfill it."

Protosschick99

02-18-2004, 6:03 PM

Henry kissed Mary on the cheek. "Slept like a baby." He said. "pull up a chair, have some grub."
He said, and went back to tackling the ham on his plate.
(OOC: Oh comon now! "Pull up a chair. Have some grub"???? What the heck Scorchy hun? :p We are supposed to speak properly and the way that a King and Queen should. Here I am all graceful and you're like, "Hey whattup? Have some grub!" LOLZ! :P You crack me up Scorchy ;) Well, I'm gonna post later cuz I have to get ready for church. I'll be back ya'llz!)

BlackHawk

02-18-2004, 6:50 PM

"Hasn't changed much, figures she was never one to change anything" mumbled Neal as he came through the gates of Queen Mary, and King Henry's castle. The flags whipped in the air, proudly displaying their fire emblems to the world.

A guard hurried over, obviously not paying attention or zoning out. "Halt!"

Neal stopped and he turned to face the man.

"What is your business here, we are not hosting a tournament any time soon, Black Knight."

"I am not here for a tournament, I am here on business, which does not concern you, it concerns the royal family. Now if you will be so kind as to take my horse" said Neal, as he dismounted his horse and held out the reins for the man, "to a good stable, and guard him with your life, I will be most grateful. As will you, since you won't loose your life.

"And it would also be nice if you could summon the royal family. Tell them an old friend has stopped by."

"Ahh..." began the guard, unsure of what to do.

Neal's hand slowly moved towards his sword hilt.

"Ah -- oh -- yes, right away sir!" said the man hurriedly moving off with the horse, he only stopped once to tell another man to take Neal to the Queen and King.

Protosschick99

02-19-2004, 2:10 AM

Subjukator

Name: Nicholas Barnesdale
Age: 20
Social Class: Prince and Heir to the Crown of Lord Daniels.
Bio: Is interested in looking for a wife and a real lovingrelationship instead of all the mistresses and dispassionate women who come to his father's estate looking for his hand in marriage to their own father's estate.

He is an outgoing guy who believes most strongly in love, honor, loyalty and above all friendship, having many close ties amongst all types of people living throughout all of England.

Nicholas never stays at home in his father's castle and instead intends to make his own wealth having unbelivable success at it in the form of land and strong economic ties to France and the Netherlands where he has tight relationships with the royalty and merchants there.

*Current status*

Queen Mary, who is married to King Henry V, put a terrible curse on Nicholas since the first time he saw from afar her riding in a carriage with her husband through the streets of London; her incredible kindness and beauty broke down any barriers that may have existed in his heart. The knowledge that she is married is but only a fleeting thought in his utter passion and affection towards her.

It has become almost, but not entirely, a modivating thought to gain her hand in love, even if it be just for a moment: a single touch of the hand, or a gentle caress across the face; that was all he asked for. But this forbidden love would never come into fruition when it be selfishly one sided.

He chases a dream, but does so with the vigor and innocence of his age.

^^ My character.
(OOC: Dang man, I sense some drama coming along!! :D lolz)

OOC: I think it would be better if we all talked normally instead of doing all this Old English stuff. I mean, if you know actually how to speak it and write it knowing exactly how to use, well then go ahead. But if your iffy on the grammar, then dont! because it just looks tacky.
(OOC: Yeah I agree. I'll drop the proper and use the real me :D Oh btw, I never really posted my character stats except my name and rank. Here's the rest:

NAME: Mary II
AGE: 18
SEX: Female [Obviously, lolz]
RANK: Queen
BIO: Has been married to King Henry since she turned 15. Loves her husband and her subjects.)

Mary sits down and enjoys her breakfast with the King. She engages in a conversation with King Henry to make the breakfast pleasant.

"So, have any dreams last night my Lord? I dreamt about our beloved Neal coming back to us.....Isn't that strange?" Asks Queen Mary as she brought her fork to her lips. Mary takes a sip from her cup and sets it back down.

Subjukator

02-19-2004, 8:38 PM

"Ahh..." began the guard, unsure of what to do.

Neal's hand slowly moved towards his sword hilt.

"Ah -- oh -- yes, right away sir!" said the man hurriedly moving off with the horse, he only stopped once to tell another man to take Neal to the Queen and King.

OOC: :rolleyes: What kind of spineless people are you hiring Scorch to defend your castle? Haha.

Scorch

02-20-2004, 6:34 PM

OOC//We'll see.

IC// "Well, beside the usual dream, of you in a tower........." Henry mused.
Outside, a second guard apporached Neal. "Halt. Identify yourself!" He said, and in the blink of an eye, three more guards arrived. "Says he wants to see the King and Queen." "Escort him to the great hall under guard, and see if the King wants to talk to him."

BlackHawk

02-20-2004, 8:01 PM

(OOC: Heh.)

Neal just followed along behind the two guards. It didn't seem they knew much of him in this empire, for if they did they would have realized they should have guarded him with at least 6 men. But that doesn't matter, I come in peace...at least, for now I do, though Neal, his hand passing over his sword hilt unconsciously.

"Wait here while I address the King. If, and I say if, the King wishes to speak with you, you will address him as 'My Lord,' 'Sire,' 'Your Majesty' or 'King.' Disrespect him, and your head may be our next banner out there" said the Guard, pointing to a banner over the gate.

"Watch him" he said to the other guard, before turning and entering into a great hall, gently closing the heavy wooden door behind him.

Geno

02-21-2004, 12:25 AM

I notice the dawn finally breaking into full daylight. I decide to move out on my journey.

"Oh fun. Time to get moving, I guess. I need some more arrows, so I might as well hit the nearest town for some supplies... Maybe I can find a few friends to travel with me, although it seems unlikely..."

I set off in a northwesterly direction from the dense forest, and spot a castle on the horizon.

(OOC: That's PC_99's castle over there... I might be dropping in soon... Someone stop me! ^.^ I want to kick someone's ass bad right now... I won't kill you, but I will wound the hell out of you with my longshot ;))

Protosschick99

02-21-2004, 2:13 AM

Mary blushed at King Henry's comment. She gestures at him with her hand.

"You always seem to have those kinds of dreams sweetie." ;)

As soon as Queen Mary finishes that remark, their Captain of the Guard enters the room and bows before them.

"Greetings Your Highness'."

Queen Mary smiles and nods, "Why hello dear sir, beautiful morning we're having isn't it?"

The Captain nods and returns the Queen's light hearted greeting.

"Yes it is Milady, but I'm afraid that I am not here on a more sociable occasion but more that of business."

King Henry looks up from his plate at the word, "Business".

"What happened?" He asks eagerly.

The Captain bows in respect.

"Sire, there is someone who wishes to speak to you. We do not know his name but he says that he is a dear friend of both of Your Grace's."

King Henry strokes his chin.

"Hmmm.....Unarm him and let him in. I want a guard at every corner of this chamber, I shall not have the Queen harmed in any way if what he says is false." Says the King with boldness.

King Henry looks over at the Queen and smiles.

"My dear you take too much precaution, I can take care of myself." :) Says the Queen.

"On the contrary my dear, I want to keep what the Lord gave me safe." ;) Says King Henry. He looks at the Captain who is still standing there, "Well, what are you waiting for? Go do it!"

The Captain bows, "Yes Your Majesty...."

And with that he leaves through the doors. After only a few seconds, a series of guards pour through the doors and station themselves literally at every corner.

King Henry stands to his feet and moves next to the Queen.

"ENTER!!" He says in a clear loud voice.

(OOC: Yes I know I'm controlling Scorch's character, but he doesn't really have access to a computer at the moment :p)

Dark_Soul74

02-21-2004, 12:29 PM

(Taking the kind route of interrupting you, I'm starting the next section.)

King Henry's Estate:

A large booming bell tolls, and a guard rushes in, knocking aside whoever was in the way.

"My leige! The raiders have been spotted just past the north hill! They will be upon us very shortly."

Lord Daniels' Estate:

The horn used for alerting the inhabitants of the castle is sounded. Panic insues as the peasants who remained outside rush to the castle and the drawbride is hastily lowered. The captain of the guards rushes to throne room.

"Milord, I have recieved word that the bandits have pillaged the village only half a day's ride away, and have started traveling towards us. Smoke was spotted on the horizon, our most outlying peasant huts being attacked."

Lord Blutham's Estate:

Panic insues as word that the bandits have massed and are starting to attack quickly spreads like wildfire. The already weakened estate will crumble if there are any more attacks, many think. The remaining knights from the recent land conflict head towards the defenses, and soon several horsemen are spotted, as well as a catapult, and even more figures can be spotted through the approaching mist.

For now, the other estates have no sign of bandits of any sort.

BlackHawk

02-21-2004, 12:32 PM

The guard came out of the wooden door, nodding to some men around him, they followed him back through the wooden door. Two went to the right of the door, beyond Neal's view, while the other two went to the corner in Neal's view.

"ENTER!" came a booming voice from inside the great hall.

Neal walked pass the great wooden door, and into the gargantuan great hall. Tables lined the side, in a U shape, with some people at the base of it, on the other side of the room. They appeared to be the King and Queen, and were flanked by a multitude of servants.

Neal crossed the smooth tiled floor to stand before the King and Queen. He bowed deeply and when he rose he spoke in a soft voice "My Lord, and M'Lady."

Protosschick99

02-22-2004, 9:04 AM

(OOC: I have a question.....Exactly what is your character to us anywayz? Are you a relative? A dear friend? I have no idea :p Sorry if it's a newb question, lolz. I just don't wanna reply and feel stupid afterwards :D lolz)

Doombringer64

02-22-2004, 2:09 PM

(OoC: *bites tongue.)

Scorch

02-22-2004, 11:24 PM

(Taking the kind route of interrupting you, I'm starting the next section.)

King Henry's Estate:

A large booming bell tolls, and a guard rushes in, knocking aside whoever was in the way.

"My leige! The raiders have been spotted just past the north hill! They will be upon us very shortly."

For now, the other estates have no sign of bandits of any sort.

"Well don't just stand there! Move, man! Alert the gurds to their posts, and get the workers inside at once! For your life soldier, run!" Henry said, ugring the guard to hurry. He issued orders rapid fire to all soldiers in earshot. "Make rwad for sige! You get the walls ready to repel invaders. You two with me, we have to open the castle armory. Captain, escort our geust to the workers shelter." Turning to Mary he said in a reassuring but firm tone "Go to our chambers and stay there until the attack is over." With that, he set off to the armory, flanked by three soldiers.

Subjukator

02-24-2004, 10:52 AM

Men pounded the door outside Prince Nicholas' study chamber.

"My Prince! Your presence is needed immediately at the throne room by order of you father!" Nicholas hastily gathered himself properly and exited his study. The group of soldiers took him down to where the King was at. He entered a din of clamoring voices. Knights and Captains were shouting at each on how to deal with the raiders attacking the outlying villages.

Nicholas walked around the outer edge and picked up most of what was happening. Scouts had spotted raiders lightly armed on riding on horses pillaging villages and leaving no one alive.

A gong thundered through the throne room sounding for attention. "SILENCE!" Cried out the King's attendant, "The Lord is about to speak!" Lord Daniels rose dressed splendently in his robes colored in his house's blue and white.

Scorch

02-24-2004, 12:03 PM

OOC//I just went to the armory. Pay attention.

Protosschick99

02-24-2004, 12:37 PM

Queen Mary nods at her husband. She doesn't wanna run and hide, but her husband told her to so she will. "If only the King knew that I could fight..." Thinks Mary.

Her father made sure she was taught the ways of the sword and the bow ever since she was a little girl, just in case she ever needed the skill.

Without thinking anything of it, she goes to her chambers with her ladies in waiting. As they pass through the doors of Mary's chambers, they look upon the four body guard's posted at Queen Mary's room. They are her most loyal and strongest body guards, by order's of the King.

Mary and her Ladies in waiting wait there (OOC: lolz--Ladies in waiting--wait--That's funny :p lolz) until they hear word from someone.

Protosschick99

02-24-2004, 12:38 PM

OOC//I just went to the armory. Pay attention.
(OOC: He's in a different kingdom sweetie, you should pay attention. :p)

Doombringer64

02-24-2004, 9:27 PM

Her father made sure she was taught the ways of the sword and the bow ever since she was a little girl, just in case she ever needed the skill.(OoC: What are you Xena now?)

Subjukator

02-25-2004, 10:31 AM

OOC//I just went to the armory. Pay attention.

OOC: Are you talking about me?

Her father made sure she was taught the ways of the sword and the bow ever since she was a little girl, just in case she ever needed the skill.

OOC: I have to agree that a women of your stature would NOT know how to use a bow much less a sword. Maybe rudimentary knowledge if even that but knowing and using that kind of weaponry in this time period for a women would have been unusual enough to have been noted in your bio.

Basically what Doom siad. :ninja:

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Lord Daniels spoke from his raised dais spreading his arms across the room and his voice bellowed out flooding out any other private conversations that might have been going on..

"Gentleman, Knights and Nobles! The Norman Outlaws have taken their troubles TOO far!" Cries of agreement followed where the King's attendant banged a gong to keep the peace.

"We must ride out and face this rabble and crush their raiding spree! Knights!" He called out to the standing fightin men who straightened up, "GO and bring me the head of this band of thugs dead or alive it doesnt matter to me!" Cheering erupted as Lord Daniel's knights exited out a side door to ride out to the raiders who had been spotted half a day's ride away. A long ride and fight. which the experienced knights would suredly win, but Prince Nicholas had his forgivings about these suposedly rabbly group of men. There were scattered reports of other lords and their castles being attacked all around the same time as well. Nicholas could almost smell something afoot.

"Nicholas!" He tuned back into the room where his father was standing near his throne becknoning to him with a hand. The chamber had dissapated somewhat and groups of men were talking in excited voices about the castle affairs. He walked over to him and bowed his head in respect. His Queen sat by his side.

"Yes father?" Lord Daniels peered at him in a curious and worried manner.

"Are you allright?"

"Yes father, I'm fine."

"Well, I have a special assignment for you. There's been rumors of attacks on King Henry's estate. I want you to go and check up on it as well as on the well-being of their lord."

"Of course, I'd be delighted to." Nicholas turned and walked out to make preperations.

Dark_Soul74

02-25-2004, 7:15 PM

Update on the bandits:

Lord Henry:
The guards quickly assemble, and the archers at the northern wall start firing as the raiders charge. Footmen assemble at the gate, waiting for an attack. An archer in the northern tower reports that the bandits have brought battering rams, as well as a catapult that is hastily being pulled along.
Lord Daniels:
The bandits seem to be moving slowly...too slowly...through the villages. What could be taking them so long? Most people are on edge, waiting for any sign.
Lord Blutham:
The bandits arrive too quickly for them to react and the catapult starts to break down the battered walls. They will be inside the castle before the end of the day.

BlackHawk

02-25-2004, 7:27 PM

In the chaos that soon insued after the gongs Neal no longer had the sort of time he wanted. Blasted raiders, wouldn't give me enough time to warn them. Alas, I will have to help with this bloodshed, I only hope the seer was wrong about the number of them as well.

"King Henry!" Neal yelled. He turned to see the king had gone, and so he ran after him. Neal just caught site of the armoury door closing, and he slipped in behind the King.

"King Henry, m'lord, may I be of service in this attack? These raiders, or Normans as they are, destroyed my village. And if you will let me help, I assure you I can bring useful knowledge of them and their tactics to the plate."

Protosschick99

02-26-2004, 2:25 AM

(OoC: What are you Xena now?)
(OOC: Funny you should mention that, she's like one of my hero's :D)

OOC: I have to agree that a women of your stature would NOT know how to use a bow much less a sword. Maybe rudimentary knowledge if even that but knowing and using that kind of weaponry in this time period for a women would have been unusual enough to have been noted in your bio.

Basically what Doom said. :ninja:
(OOC: I know I know....But it's gonna be boring if I'm just some Queen who sits there knitting or sewing and gossiping with her ladies.....Why not some adventure like the REAL Queen Mary of Scotland?? She was awesome!! She was riding horses, hunting, escaping from her castle cuz some ppl were trying to kill her, she rode into battle during a war with her soldiers and the rebels--She ROCKED!! She's my favorite Queen :D)

Subjukator

02-26-2004, 6:30 AM

OOC: There are other ways to fight besides with swords you know... but Xena it is!

Geno

02-26-2004, 6:37 AM

BlackHawk

02-26-2004, 6:36 PM

(OOC: Sorry, musical practice been getting the best of me. I have time for a quickie post, did I miss any action that my char would have been a part of? Last I left him, he was walking towards PC's castle. I'm probably going to be entering it soon, and take it from there, so if it was destroyed or something, tell me now x.x

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

(OOC: Nope you haven't missed much, the rebels are coming, the kingdom's have to defend themselves, you know, typical Medieval age day :).

Btw, still waiting on ya Scorch :\ .)

Protosschick99

02-27-2004, 12:06 PM

(OOC:Umm, Scorch is gonna be away from the comp for about a week starting today.....(I'll explain later) So umm, It's gonna be kinda hard. I guess I'll write for him ;) But right now is not the time for me :( I've come down with a cold and I've gotta go take some medicine, lolz.)

Geno

02-27-2004, 4:28 PM

(OOC: That sucks... Guess I have to take it from here as a merc to give SOME story for readers of this forum o.O)

"Dang... So close and yet so far away... Every step I take, it seems the castle moves that much farther away... Maybe I'm getting lazy in my age... Wait, what am I thinking? I'm only about 18 for God sakes!"

I pull out my dagger, and find a good, sturdy rock. I take the dagger, and begin to somewhat sharpen it on the rock...

"I might as well get some dagger practice in... Maybe find some food, and dig in..."

I finish the sharpening, and go off in search of food... Small, cute, cuddly forest creatures don't stand a chance now! ^.^

"Heeeeere rabbit rabbit rabbit!"

(OOC: In the famous words of our beloved, but currently sick Protosschick99: lolz)

Subjukator

03-01-2004, 8:20 AM

Dark_Soul74

03-03-2004, 6:39 AM

(OOC: P99/Scorch are taking too long....I'll have to move on without them)
Update:

Lord Henry:
The guards have, by now, all assembled and are ready for anything. The bandits try to bring the battering rams closer, but the archers have managed to shoot down all those who tried. Someone rushes from the battlements and reports that the bandits are loading the ballista. The castle's own ballistae are being prepared.

Lord Daniels:
The bandits are still unseen as the smoke on the horizon grows darker.

Lord Blutham:
The bandits break through the walls and rush inside, slaying the few knights who managed to get there in time. Mass panic insues as people try to attack the bandits or find somewhere safe to stay.

Anyone outside Lord Blutham's or Lord Henry's castles, you can choose to try to help subdue the bandits, but you can't instantly teleport places, so no switching. ;)

Geno

03-03-2004, 7:11 AM

(OOC: Which one is PC's castle... I'm right outside hers... I might as well help out... o.O

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

Subjukator

03-03-2004, 7:44 AM

Dark_Soul74

03-03-2004, 1:56 PM

Lord Blutham is an NPC, as well as, well, everyone who isn't played by someone.

Protosschick99

03-03-2004, 2:21 PM

(OOC: Our castle is Lord Henry's Castle. I guess I should try to post like I was earlier....:p)

Queen Mary paces back and forth awaiting the outcome of this battle. In her mind she knows that these bandits are nothing compared to what they've battled before. A two years ago when her and Henry were first married, a rival kingdom came and tried to conquer their lands. Both Henry put them in their place on the battle field and publicly. No one else has tried to attack them since then....Except for these bandits.

"Milady, are you okay?" Asks one of Mary's ladies.

Mary stops and turns her head in her hand maidens direction.

"I am fine thank you......Just a bit anxious to get these intruders off our land and away from our castle....Those poor men....These bandits have no idea that they shall be defeated miserably. It makes me feel kind of sorry for them."

The hand maiden that just addressed Queen Mary shakes her head. She can never understand how Queen Mary can be so nice even in the most difficult and glum situations against her.

Instead of resuming her pacing, Mary walks over to her window and looks out. Below her is a battle that has started.

"Godspeed Henry my love..." She whispers to herself.

Geno

03-03-2004, 4:05 PM

I approach the castle in the distance, finally, after a long and tiring journey, and almost collapsing (OOC: It feels that long ;)), and notice a battle raging below the castle... I see people in armor suits against a band of clothed people. I take note that the flag above the castle has the same insignia as the armored troop. I feel moved enough to help them out, as they are somewhat outnumbered... They may look scrappy, but they seem to know how to attack...

"How dare you invade such a peaceful kingdom as this! Noone dares to interfere with such a thing!" (Cried out in a loud voice... continued:) "You may as well give up now, as I, Geno of some British Place will aid the castle that lies before me!

(OOC: I really need a place to be... Let's just say Geno of Evlon... How about that? o.O)

I pull my long bow from my back, and get my first shot ready... I take notice of a bandit who has a soldier on the ground, with no weapon... I then notice the sword lying next to him, as he has droped it... He tried to get it, but the bandit cuts him off, and gives him a good shot with the blunt end of an axe... I feel he is toying with him. I draw back, and fire the arrow... It falls short of the bandit... But hits the sword! It knocks the sword right under the feet of the bandit, making him waver! The soldier realizes what has happend, picks up the sword, and delivers a crushing blow! I hear a yell from him, and see him wave. I feel I might be able to help this castle in more ways, after seeing some fighting. They may have meleers, but with no range, if they lose their weapons, they might not be able to fight back.

"Allow me to aid you!" (I cry again)
"Come on! The rest of the troop could use some help!"
"I shall!"

I draw more arrows, and let fly, hitting bandits. I feel as if this battle goes on a while...

(OOC: Let this battle go as long as needed... I can end it any time with some well placed shots... I might miss though if left too long ;))

BlackHawk

03-03-2004, 7:43 PM

"GET THEM!" yelled Neal as he charged over the drawbridge on Xuther. The men behind him followed into the melee, they did it for their empire, and their families.

One of the men in the brown clothes broke from the fray to challenge Neal. Neal's eyes met the man, never leaving him as Neal's sword crashed through the man's skull. Blood burst into the air like a sudden flame, dowsing the grass around it with the dark red stains.

"DEHORSE THAT MAN!" yelled one of the captains, pointing his sword at Neal.

Several men broke from the fray, armed with spears and maces they attempted to surround and overwhealm him. Neal took out the first two easily as they flailed their maces haphazardly. The next two though prefered to play it safe, jabbing at Neal from a distance with their spears.

"CLANG!"

The sound of metal on metal rang out as Neal's sword met the end of a raider's spear. His next swing found it's mark, easily cutting through the spears wood, severing it's head from the wooden body.

Neal turned just in time to see a spear crash into his shield, the power of the hit suprised him, and it shot his arm painfully back. His sword came round over Xuther and to the man's spear, but it didn't matter the man was falling limp to the ground, an arrow protruding from his back.

Geno

03-03-2004, 10:15 PM

(OOC: Was that my arrow? ^.^

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

BlackHawk

03-04-2004, 4:00 PM

(OOC: Was that my arrow? ^.^

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

(OOC: Yep, thought I'd give you something to play off of, and why not save my character ;).)

Geno

03-04-2004, 5:19 PM

(OOC: Wewt... Allow me to continue then...)

"Haha! How is that for a shot? Mind if I 'cut in to' this fight? Or some of the victims at least?"

I look around to see no laughter, because of two reasons. One, it isn't really funny... And two, everyone's a bit preoccupied... I guess sitting back picking off targets gives you time to talk eh?

"Allow me to help a little more... Watch this move!"

I pull out my bow, load four arrows in, at VERY slightly different angles from each other... I check my surroundings, and adjust accordingly...

"Let's hope noone moves TOO fast here..."

I pull back, and let fly! I hear a foursome of thumps coming from afar. I gaze deeply ahead, and watch four enemies fall. Every target was hit perfectly!

"How's that for some fun?"

Doombringer64

03-04-2004, 8:33 PM

(OoC: Could I ask what time of day it is? I would really like to post in char again.)

BlackHawk

03-04-2004, 9:05 PM

(OoC: Could I ask what time of day it is? I would really like to post in char again.)

(OOC: I'd say the afternoon sometime, because a while ago PC and Scorch's characters woke up and had breakfast, then I came in...then the thread sorta stopped...then it came back so I'd say sometime in the afternoon. Though DS is really the one in control (he's the GM).)

Geno

03-04-2004, 9:45 PM

(OOC: I think afternoon, because I was watching the sunrise, they ate breakfast about that time, then I went off to practice a while. It would have taken me a while to walk to that forever far away castle, so let's say about midday to one 'o clock or so... How about that? o.O

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

Dark_Soul74

03-05-2004, 1:55 PM

It is almost nightfall. The sun is almost hidden by the hills.

Updates:

Lord Henry:
With the help of the new....uh....helpers, the bandits seem to be too easy. Perhaps the attack is a diversion for something else?

Lord Daniels:
Still no sign. Some people suggest sending out a party of knights to see what they are doing.

Lord Blutham:
The bandits break through the last of the defences, and the castle is now theirs.

Lord Arche:
No sign of anything wrong, until outside the castle, screams from inside can be heard. If you were there, you would know that the bandits have somehow claimed the castle from within.

Protosschick99

03-05-2004, 2:31 PM

(OOC: Alrighty, time to get all up in the action!! :D)

Queen Mary sighs as she turns away from her window. She soo wants to help out but she cannot disobey her husbands command.

Sitting on the edge of her bed, Queen Mary sits anxiously. Catherine, Mary's maid servant approaches her.

"Are you okay milady?" Asks Catherine.

Queen Mary shakes her head. "No....I wish I could help.....In some way or another....."

All of a sudden, an uneasy feeling grows in Mary's stomach. She is caught by surprise, she's never felt like that before. Catherine notices the Queen's face change expression.

Queen Mary rushes to her window and looks out, the bandits are starting to climb the walls! But they are being beaten back.....So why is Queen Mary feeling that way?? Then she notices her husband in his full glory and armor atop his horse fighting the bandits. As she looks over to the top of the terraces, she sees a few bandits getting their crossbows ready to do some archery on their enemies below. Including her husband....

Queen Mary bangs her fist on the window sill.

"NOOO!!!'

All of her ladies turn to look at her shocked.

"Is everything okay milady??" They all ask separately.

Queen Mary is overcome with a new boldness that she's never felt before. "Catherine--Fetch me my bow and arrows. Everyone else, stay away from any windows!"

Catherine nods and hurries to get the Queen's weapons. Everyone else bows and sits against the walls. When Catherine returns, she hands the bow to the Queen.

"Come with me Catherine...." Says Queen Mary. And with that, Mary goes to the eastern part of her wall where there is a secret chamber that leads up to the top most terrace of her part of the castle.

Both Catherine and Queen Mary hurridly stride all the way to the top. Mary takes two arrows and notches them into her bow. She takes aim at two of the bandits who are about to shoot her troops and husband down. She lets go and watches as they scream in pain at the fatal wounds and fall off the terrace to the ground.

The other bandits that are left notice the Queen but they have no idea who she is. They all scream and point a her getting their crossbows ready to shoot at her.

"Get down Catherine!!" Yells Mary as they duck to the ground with arrows whizzing above their heads.

(OOC: lolz, this is funny--I'm having a great time! :D)

Subjukator

03-05-2004, 4:01 PM

It is almost nightfall. The sun is almost hidden by the hills.

Lord Daniels:
Still no sign. Some people suggest sending out a party of knights to see what they are doing.

Its been done pal. For a really, really long time back in February 25 on page 4.

Lord Daniels spoke from his raised dais spreading his arms across the room and his voice bellowed out flooding out any other private conversations that might have been going on..

"Gentleman, Knights and Nobles! The Norman Outlaws have taken their troubles TOO far!" Cries of agreement followed where the King's attendant banged a gong to keep the peace.

"We must ride out and face this rabble and crush their raiding spree! Knights!" He called out to the standing fightin men who straightened up, "GO and bring me the head of this band of thugs dead or alive it doesnt matter to me!" Cheering erupted as Lord Daniel's knights exited out a side door to ride out to the raiders who had been spotted half a day's ride away. A long ride and fight. which the experienced knights would suredly win, but Prince Nicholas had his forgivings about these suposedly rabbly group of men. There were scattered reports of other lords and their castles being attacked all around the same time as well. Nicholas could almost smell something afoot.

Dark_Soul74

03-05-2004, 4:11 PM

Oh...Well, the scouts are yet to return. Some people suggest sending more.

Geno

03-05-2004, 4:41 PM

I notice the arrows coming down near soldiers... I look about, and notice bandits climbing the walls! Oh no!

"Oh no! Doesn't anyone else have a bow? Please say so, the queen is in peril!"

I realize none have bows, except her, so I take off in a sprint, only taking time to load arrows, and let fly, taking down bandits as I race. I take about 5 or 6 of them out before I start to run low on arrows already

"Oh great... No arrows... What to do, what to do..."

I have a crazy idea, but decide why not, seeing as how a lovely queen is about to get her ass kicked by bandits. I put my bow back on my shoulder, and speed up. I see the first few arrows that she fired on the ground below the castle. I jump, and roll, right near the arrow. I grab it, and roll forward, pulling my bow off in the process. I load quickly, and jump! I fire off the arrow, and it flies at almost double speed! It hits a bandit, almost picking him UP off of the wall, causing him to fly a little up, grabing ahold of his nearby comrade, making both fall to their death!

"Haha! Crazy people rule..."

I give a laugh, and take off in search of more arrows. I see a group of them, run by but I am tackled by a bandit! Oh crap! No ammunition, and only a small dagger, with no time to react... How the hell am I getting out of this one

"Agh! What do I do?!"

(OOC: Alrighty, anyone that wants to save me, be my guest ;)

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

BlackHawk

03-05-2004, 5:53 PM

Turning in a circle Neal searched for any opponents man enough to face him.

A scream from his right steals his attention, turning he watches as a man falls from the wall to his death. But it was one of the raiders. "Of course! This is just a distraction while they try to take the castle!"

Neal turned Xuther around and charged towards the wall. After crossing some metres, Neal notices some men tustling on the ground, a raider standing over a man. The man had a bow beside him, but had forgotten it and was now trying to stab the raider with a small knife. The raider however, had the man's arm pinned to the ground.

"Hiya!" yelled Neal as he gave Xuther a jab to start. 20 Metres. 10 Metres. 5 Metres. Contact.

The raider howled in pain as Neal's sword bit into his side. The sword went straight through, piercing his stomach and jutting out the other side. The man just had time to look into Neal's face, to see his murderer, before falling limp, only supported by the sword that killed him.

Neal threw his sword aside, bringing the man off of the archer, before jumping off of his steed.

"Thanks..." muttered the archer Neal finally recognized as the one that had killed one of his own attackers earlier.

"Ahh, was no problem. We're even now" said Neal, putting his hand out for the man. The man took the hand and stood up, brushing himself off, then handing Neal his sword.

Geno

03-07-2004, 7:38 AM

I look around, dazed for a second after that close encounter

"Do you by any chance have arrows around here? I am out now, and am only picking them off the battlefield... All I have left for combat is my knife!"

I look around as I say this, noticing that most of the bandits have been dispatched...

(OOC: If you remember, I was out of arrows, so you saying 'forgot about his bow,' it wasn't really forgotten, it just wasn't any help. I decided not to go with my knife bow which has a nice edge to it ;)

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

Scorch

03-07-2004, 10:43 AM

"Make ready to rout them!" Henry roared. He donned his armor, and grail helm.The rest of the knights formed up with him. He wondered for a moment why the bandits should bother shooting at the empty gantry. He shrugged. "Forth knights! For Glory and Honor!" Henry called. With that, the king's heavy cavalry charged out of the gates, smashing the raiders off the ramp.

Geno

03-07-2004, 11:47 AM

(OOC: Nice to see you again, Scorch, how was your trip? And also, how many raiders are we saying there are left? Minimum left? How many casualties as well... I want that all to play into my enterence... o.O

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

Dark_Soul74

03-07-2004, 12:44 PM

(Wow, you guys are just making up stuff as you go. Not as I planned, but hey, it gets the RPG going. ;) Nice work so far.)

I'd say that the bandits are just about ready to run away like the cowards they are at Lord Henry's castle. The castles catapults took out the siege equipment the raiders brought, and after that, it was easy to repel them.

However, the sun is almost entirely gone, past the horizon. I'd say about 20 minutes(or 2 posts) to nightfall.

At Lord Daniels' castle, the inhabitants start settling in for an unesy night. The scouting party has finally returned. Nothing is to be found, other than the charred remains of the villages. The bandits seem to have disappeared.

Subjukator

03-08-2004, 8:20 AM

The leather saddled rubbed bruises onto my bruises. Nicholas had been riding hard for hours on end and it was beginning to show. Even though he was an experienced horserider, some bumps and rawness was bound to occurr. What should have been a casual stroll to King Henry's estate had turned into a highspeed chase through dense underwood and brush.

A group of unknown horsemen dressed in black had ambushed him while he had been crossing a stream. His original ride had been lost under a flurry of arrows as Nicholas desperately tried to cover himself from the rain of death. Then swords had been drawn by his enemies and had circled his supposedly "deceased" body. What fools they were, he thought spying the outskirts of King Henry's land.

Two had died when they approached bumbling like idiots into his body. Another would never walk again. The rest were quick to wise up and had been keeping there distance using bow and arrows and pikes to attack him.

A stolen horse and one chase later, his pursuers had given up on trying to slay him. Thankfully he was unwounded. But those attackers, it almost seemed like they knew he was going to pass through that region. A spy perhaps within his father's own castle? That brought up even more questions. Who was this spy reporting to? Was he (she?) maybe even part of the thugs assaulting his lord's lands? It was hard to say. There was probably an easier answer though. Most likely a villianous creature had seen him and rode ahead to some lawless marauders who hoped to elevate themselves in name by killing some royal family member.

Up ahead, a royal patrol was approaching him. Nicholas readied himself for a barrage of questioning...

Luckily, the sound of hooves saved him. From behind the patrol, a panting horse brought news that their Lord's castle was under attack.

"Be on your way lad and don't let me catch you out here alone again! Heeyah!" The patrolmen nearly flew back to the way they had come thundering down the dirt path kicking up clouds of dust behind them. The day was becoming quite hot and Nicholas decided to remove his armour. Throwing it over the back of his horse, he began starting down the path the knights had gone down.

After about ten minutes of easy riding, a hawk cawed above him. Twice it did so circling the area then suddenly fled as if it had smelled something terrible.

"An omnious sign," said Nicholas thoughtfully tracking the movement of a several dark blobs on the horizon around the towering foundations of Lord Henry's castle. After covering about half the distance to it, it was definitely apparent to Nicholas that some sort of battle was in progress.

"Hey! Hold it there boy!" He ordered reining in his horse. Jumping off, he took out a long telescope imported from the East and observed what was happening. Men were dying by the droves as they futilely attempted to scale the walls. More fell to pricked over with arrows.

He adjusted the image slightly zooming in on a splendily dressed figure atop an armoured horse with a phalanx of cavarly behind him. No doubt Lord Henry himself about to lead the charge to break out. From a turret, a soundless signal was given as seen by Nicholas by the waving of their house flag and the following charge out of the castle.

tanain_hawkwing

03-08-2004, 2:36 PM

Huh?Is this sum pc game or do u just make it up as u go along?
If we just make it up as u go along u can count me in
tanain_hawkwing
Name:Beluril Jr'ener
Social Class:Ranger (Mercenary)
Bio:This man has spent his entire life employing himself to whoever pays highest but has now retired and became a humble farmer but as this new danger has arised in his homeland he gathered up his weapons and headed to the halls of the king.
Weapon:My own hand made bow and my faithful short sword both have got me through good times and bad.The sword has passed through my family for countless generations and now i will weild it in battle.
Name:Balarak Jr'ener
Social Class:Swordmaster (Mercenary)
Bio:Brother to Beluril Balarak has spent his life by his big brothers side aiding him in battle and getting a share of the profits.Now also a humble farmer called back to serve his homeland he sets off with Beluril to the halls of the king.
Weapons:Two Longswords which I have taken from two great champions I have defeated in my time Viking King Balkoth and Barbarian Lord Desther.

Dark_Soul74

03-08-2004, 2:41 PM

tanain_hawkwing

03-08-2004, 2:53 PM

Well there is my post I know im a bit alte but lets just say Beluril and Balarak had a long distance to travel

Geno

03-08-2004, 4:33 PM

You basically just act out your own character. To create one read the start of the thread, and PM me a filled out character sheet.

Some major rules you cannot break unless otherwise listed:
The laws of physics.
You can't control anyone but yourself, nor say that something happens, other than the personal actions of your character.
Anything I have listed in the first couple posts
Common courtesy and respect to other players.
Since I am running this, anything I say goes.
If you have any questions, just PM me.

(OOC:Yes. Bow to the master :bow:

Oh, and time for my move:)

I notice the sun slowly fading out. I feel it's time for me to set up camp, but having no supplies, but the ones on my back, and very few arrows left...

"Kind sir, I have aided you in dispatching guards from your castle. Would you be at ease with me staying 'till dawn at your castle?"

I wait eagerly for a reply from the guard, who seems to have a grin on his face.

Doombringer64

03-08-2004, 10:22 PM

He adjusted the image slightly zooming in on a splendily dressed figure atop an armoured horse with a phalanx of cavarly behind him. (OoC: Phalanx refers to infantry. Specifically ancient Greece/Macedonia.)

Louis furiously bursts from the ground. He takes a deep breath, not that it really is important to him. An eerie purple light fills the sky as the sun sets behind the hills. Early, for a vampire, but Louis never slept well even as a vampire.

In the distance a scream can be heard. It is to far for mortals to hear, but it is loud and clear to the ears of the dead. The sound comes from bandits raiding a group of traders whom are out a little too late. Louis rushes over to see the commotion. The traders consist of an old man, two sons, and the daughter. A group of five bandits easily over take them. Louis watches as they kill the father and his two sons, but one of the bandits drags the daughter into the woods away from the others. Carefully Louis follows this one. The girl of no more then 17 or 18 barely struggles as she is dragged deeper into the forest.

The bandit strikes the girl across the face and then forces her to the ground. Louis watches behind a nearby tree as the bandit rips her dress and penetrates her violently. The bandit’s burley hand covers the girl’s mouth so she can’t scream, but yet she doesn’t bite him. Louis feels the heat rising in the bandit’s blood as ravages the poor girl. Then Louis strikes. Coming up from behind he jabs his knife into the bandits jugular vein. As the bandit screams Louis grabs his mouth and drags him into the woods. Louis puts his mouth to the wound, and begins to drink the blood. He feels the blood, still hot from the sinister deed, enter his system. It flows through his veins and begins to warm his body. Before the bandit is dead Louis slashes his throat and throws him to the ground, letting his blood stain the dried leaves.

Louis begins to walk back when he sees that the girl hasn’t moved. She is just laying on the ground sobbing, her blond locks tangles with dirt and soil. He can hear her heart beat furiously against the ground. She had not seen him. His nostrils flare catching her scent, and he moves on, back to the road, and back to town.

Scorch

03-09-2004, 12:13 AM

Henry gleefully shashed his lance into the closest raider and let go as the impaled foe fell. He drew his blade and hacked at the enemy. Around him, the royal guard did the same. The remaining few raiders fled, to be shot down by archers on the walls. "Victory! We have victory!" Henry roared, and the knights cheered.

tanain_hawkwing

03-09-2004, 12:25 PM

Balarak and Beluril moved swiflty throught he forest, avoiding being spotted by the random clans of bandits throughout the immense woodland.The smell of wet, blood-stained grass was in the air and Beluril and Balarak climbed up an old oak to rest. Beluril clambered to the top of the tree to find how far the city was. Halfway towards the horizon he could see the towers of King Henry's and he estimated that it was around half a days travel away. He then looked at its surrounding area and saw it was encircled by bandits and raiders, like a cat ready to pounce....It would be hard to reach the city without being spotted. He climbed back down to where his brother lay, shook him and said "Rest up we move at dusk" Balarak grunted and dropped off to sleep.

P.S wot duz pm mean?
P.P.S when will this rpg finish cuz im thinkin of maikn 1 after this.k?

Protosschick99

03-09-2004, 1:07 PM

The Queen and Katherine were standing up on top of the terrace as they heard the shouts of victory. Smiling, they both ran down to the courtyard so that Mary could greet the King.

tanain_hawkwing

03-09-2004, 1:35 PM

the end?if it is cud u make a medievil rpg 2 cuz i didnt really get to do anythin in this rpg cuz i wuz too late

Geno

03-09-2004, 3:31 PM

the end?if it is cud u make a medievil rpg 2 cuz i didnt really get to do anythin in this rpg cuz i wuz too late

(OOC: Two things. One, this isn't close to being done. Two, if you want to start an RP, go ahead. You don't HAVE to say 'I'm starting one.' Just make a thread, and see who joins. If noone joins, change something in it, and say you did. Get a crowd going, and go with it. If you don't know how to start an RP, don't. Learn how to RP before you start one. Trust me ;)

~Larry "Geno" Meyers

P.S. Um... Still waiting for a responce from soldier boy... Whoever wants to reply to me that was in my battle near PC's castle... o.O)

BlackHawk

03-09-2004, 6:06 PM

the end?if it is cud u make a medievil rpg 2 cuz i didnt really get to do anythin in this rpg cuz i wuz too late

(OOC: Lmao, umm with this band of RPGers (some of the finest here IMO ;) ), this RPG is FAR from ending. And usually they don't just 'end' there will be like 20 posts actually ending it.

And Geno: is "soldier boy" moi? Or is it someone else?)

Dark_Soul74

03-09-2004, 8:02 PM

w00t.

You could have actually made them gotten through. ;) I'm doing like no work here at all. This is too easy!

It's night now, and soon will be pitch black. Everyone is resting uneasily now, waiting for the coming of a new morning.

Doombringer64

03-09-2004, 9:10 PM

Louis takes a deep breath of the cool night air. His strength grows as the moon rises. The smell of rigor mortis hits his nostrils has he approaches the town.

Two guards approach Louis as he comes into town.

Guard 1: Halt, who goes there?

Louis: What is it to you.

The second guard draws his sword as Louis attempts to move on.

Guard 2: Likely a bandit he is.

Louis looked around and saw soldiers gathering the dead. Seems a battle was fought.

Louis: Do I look like bandit.

Guard 1: Can't be too careful.

Louis could kill them both easily, but he decides to play along.

Louis: Of course I'm a bandit, and I'm giving myself up.

Guard 2: That a fact, well off to the dungeon.

Louis: Well always wanted be invited into King Henry's castle.

Geno

03-09-2004, 10:11 PM

(OOC: Lmao, umm with this band of RPGers (some of the finest here IMO ;) ), this RPG is FAR from ending. And usually they don't just 'end' there will be like 20 posts actually ending it.

And Geno: is "soldier boy" moi? Or is it someone else?)

(Sure, let's say it's you... I don't want to be out here all night x.x

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

Scorch

03-10-2004, 10:45 AM

Henry unhorsed, as did Marshal Wilhelm. "We've done it.." The giant of a man said, grinning.
"We sure did." Henry agreed. Except for the 1 foot hieght difference, Henry and Wlhelm looked identical, both sporting grins, dirt and blood stained armor, and laughing heartily. Henry heard someone call his name. He looked to see who it was, and was almost knocked flat by Mary.
"I know it isn't very lady-like, but..." She said sheepishly. "That's ok, we aren't a very noble-like sort." Wilhelm said, laughing.

OOC// Could the GM have a large force of bandits attack at another castle? With some suitably evil monster in tow?

tanain_hawkwing

03-10-2004, 1:37 PM

Current Position:On the endge of the city,in the field the battle was fought
Beluril:well we might aswell head into the city. And so they both set off towards the gates of King Henry. They knocked on the gate and a slit was open and in a gruff voice a guard asked"who goes there?" and they both replied "We come to live our lives so step away from the gate and let us in!".The huge gates swung open and they headed for the hall of King Henry.They knocked on the door and left a note on the floor saying: You may have won the battle, but you havent won the war!There are many bandits waiting in the woods to north,waiting to attack if you need further information we will be lodging at the red dragon inn.
Signed Beluril and Balarak Jr'ener

(I Guess its not the end after all!!!!!!!!)

Dark_Soul74

03-10-2004, 2:20 PM

(Well, I was going to have this as realistic as possible, but I don't suppose that they can't have a giant, 6-eyed, radioactive, genetically altered squirrel in tow. It just isn't very likely. You have to wait for what happens. ;) Also, tanain, I know you are new, so instead of inducing the flaming wrath of GM, I will give you some more pointers. :D 1. It is a castle, not a city. 2. Unless you can come up with a good reason, like saying you are bandits, then you get thrown into the prison, don't act out parts for people under control of other people[IE The guards people won't let in a random person to the King's throne room, right after a battle with bandits was fought.]. 3. I'd prefer it if you didn't give out information that leads on to new parts in the game. If I somehow decided that the information you posted is wrong, then I don't think the King will look to kindly upon you for diverting extra scouts to assure your claims. 4. This is a realistic medieval game setting, so look at it that way. There aren't really cities yet, just the estates, which are castles with peasants farming around them. A 'village', as I have said, could really just be a cluster of peasant huts.)

PS: Scorch, I'll do it for $5. :p

Protosschick99

03-10-2004, 2:53 PM

Queen Mary looks about the battle-scarred castle. It pains her that her men have died.

Looking to King Henry, Mary asks, "Well what now? I think this calls for a celebration!"

She says with a huge smile.

Doombringer64

03-10-2004, 3:23 PM

The guards led Louis to the castle. "These castles are so very ugly." Thought Louis longing for the days of the magnificent Roman palaces. Louis tested his bonds playfully. He could easily break the ropes that bound his hands, but he continued to play the charade. A smile streaked across his face as he saw more men piling up bodies.

Louis: Looks like I won't have any roommates.

Geno

03-10-2004, 5:44 PM

(OOC: I won't post again for a while, until BH or anyone near me posts I can go inside... I'm far away from other castles, and I just helped defend the area. I have shown my archery skills, so SOMEONE TAKE NOTICE... x.x

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

tanain_hawkwing

03-11-2004, 10:08 AM

well i am sorry for that so i guess i will hav to reajust my brain for this certain rpg.thankyou for your enlgihtenment:worship:

tanain_hawkwing

03-11-2004, 10:12 AM

Current Location: Their outpost/tower/home.
What happened: Noone came looking for them so they left and headed to the woods the set up an outpost and they stayed there waiting for the enemy to emerge(if they do),and if they do they will be at the 'ESTATE'(correction made) as quick as a flash and they will warnt the king, and then charge to the front lines to engage the enemy in battle.

Scorch

03-11-2004, 2:41 PM

IC//Henry was about to say something, but Wilhelm bearhugged them. "A celebratrion indeed!"
he said. "A present from the men, Sire." he said, as six of the knights set down a massive barrel of ale. "The good stuff. We've been saving this for a while, but I think now is a good time." Henry grined,
and rewarded his friend with a slap on the back. "Good thinking old boy." They craked open the barrel, and soon the men were cheering as Henry and Wilhelm did a little jig on the table.(Like Merry and Pippen in LotR:RotK, in the golden hall).

OOC//@Dark soul- 0$ and I'll quote you in my sig.:p

Dark_Soul74

03-11-2004, 2:49 PM

(@Scorch - Fine, but make it a good quote. And a nickel.)

As merriment reigns in the castle of Lord Henry, the flaming halls of ex-Lord Blutham are silent, save the crackling of the flames, and the small clinks of bandit armor. Lord Daniels' estate still sees nothing, as Lord Daniels takes this moment to up the defenses with his closest aids. The former estate of Lord Arche is unheard from.

Do something tonight. However, Scorch and PC99 can't plan any dates in the thread, it just isn't ethical. Seriously.

Geno

03-11-2004, 4:39 PM

(OOC: *Cought, DS, mind letting me into PC//Scorch's castle? I'm waiting... Since noone has, just be a guard or something... o.O

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

Dark_Soul74

03-11-2004, 4:44 PM

Gah. Fine. You hear an audible and very drunken 'Oops!' as the gate is slammed open.

Geno

03-11-2004, 6:12 PM

(OOC:Nya ha! Smooth!)

"Wow...!"

I am now speechless, as I lay before a bustling city for the first time in a long time. Nearly two years have passed since I last stayed inside castle walls... I nearly forgot how large, and breath taking it is...

"Hello there! Hi! Nice to meet you!"

I am greeted by many townspeople. I wonder why they know me so well, and why they are so friendly? Is it that I helped save their queen? Is it that they are just nice? Whatever the reason, one of the townspeople come up to me...

"I see you have a bow! I always wanted to learn archery! I don't have the time, though... My father always wanted me to learn swordfighting. He said it's more important than any kind of arrows. He says they are too weak."
"Oh really? Well, see that apple over there?"
"Yea"
"Let's say that's the head of an attacker, alright? Now watch this."

I walk to the merchant that has the apple. I tell him that I will pay him for any damages of the feat I'm about to do. He nods slowly, wondering what I'm going to do. He asks that his customers move, and then does the same. I pull my bow from my back. I draw a single arrow, and draw back. I fire, piercing the apple dead on, sending it into the wall. I walk to the merchant, hand him a few coins, thank him, and return to the youth

"Is archery worth it to learn? Even a little bit can help you at least fire arrows. That can always scare people when you are far back. Swords have power, but arrows have speed, and more range than swords. Learn it when you can. I created my own bow, arrows, and everything. If you ever want to learn, you can talk to me!"
"Wow! Thanks mister!"

The youth runs off in a happy dance, and yells to his father... Probably going to tell him what he saw.

"What to do now...?"

(OOC again: Hey, DS, should I go to the castle or something? How about a soldier comes for me or something, drawing me to the castle... I'm kind of just going to wonder around until I can get in on this castle, you know? Whenever you want, though, I can always earn a living for a while ;)

~Larry "Archery master Geno" Meyers

P.S. I really can't shoot arrows that good in real life, but always wanted to learn... Now shruikens... I did learn a little with those ;))

Dark_Soul74

03-11-2004, 6:37 PM

Geno

03-12-2004, 12:06 AM

(For now just hunker down someplace for the night. I'll let you in due to drunkeness, but you don't get to see the king, who is probably off partying with the knights. Let BH tell them to invite you, as he was already in the process of getting to know the rulers.)

(OOC: No worries... Here we go...)

(IC)
"I hope I can find a good inn somewhere in this giant place..."

After a few minutes of searching, I come across a shack... i find some good metalworkers inside, and look at their wares. I talk to a couple of them.

"Sorry to bother you, but where is your nearest inn?"
"Oh, if you go up that direction a little bit, look to your left. Can't miss it."
"Many thanks kind sir! Oh... I love your metalwork, by the way. All handcrafted, I take it?"
"Why yes! For only a few coins, you may have some!"
"Oh... I'm sorry, but I'm a little short... I dig through my pockets ...Sorry, but I only have two coins left.. And that might not even cover the inn price...."
"Oh... Well, I can always give you some of our flat metal for now... I notice you are an archer. If you make your own arrows, you can use this!"
"Ah! Yes! I was a bit short. Thank you. I take the small sheet of metal. It looks as if I can make about twenty or so light arrows from it! This will do nicely! Thank you good sir!"
"Any time. And if the inn keeper doesn't let you in for that price, tell him that Garverly will cover you. He will understand."
"I wish I could repay you somehow... I notice the little boy from earlier coming out from behind the man... I realize it's his son! ...Oh! Hello there again little boy... Oh sir! I have an idea! If I promice to give your son lessons in archery for two weeks, will you accept that as repayment. He told me earlier that you taught him the art of swords, but not archery. It is a good skill to have, and even though swords are powerful, if you strike before they come near, you won't even get your blade dirty!"
"Hmmm... You do have a point there... Let's say one week. I am grateful for meeting such a kind soul, and also for helping defend the castle earlier. People talked about it a while. One week, and I will call your debt repaid!"
"Thank you Garverly!"

I smile, and wave, and go off in search of the inn. (OOC: Wrapping up fast, I'm tired... I will just kind of skip details now, as it's unimportant...) I find it where Garverly said it would be, and go in. I give the man what coins I have, and tell him that Garverly would pay the rest. The innkeeper says it's fine and directs me to a small room near the back. The bed is already made, and there is a warm cup of tea sitting next to the bed. He said that it was going to be his, but offered it to me instead. I ask why he gives it to me, and he replies that he's thankful for stranges like I for defending the ritious. I accept his offer, drink the tea, and fall asleep...

(OOC: I have the actual musical show tomorrow, and the next day. Let's assume that if it becomes daylight again, and I don't post, that I'm training with Garverly's son. I will post when I can.

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

Doombringer64

03-12-2004, 3:00 AM

The guards seemed to be in a hurry to get him into the dungeon. They probably were in a hurry to get some of the king's wine. They quickly threw Louis into one of four large holding cells, and quickly left.

As he anticipated he didn't have much company. Bandits don't have much in the way of armor and die quickly in a real battle, which is why though don't attack castles unless there is a lot of them and they are heavily funded. But Louis cared nothing of politics so he didn't waste his time thinking about it.

The iron bars weren't particular strong, possible to knock down with a great feat of strength, and for one of his age that would have been no problem. Noise is a problem as always. The bars dug fairly deep into the ground, it would be almost impossible for someone tunnel their way out. Louis needs only a small amount of room though. Security seems a bit lax.

Protosschick99

03-12-2004, 3:02 AM

(OOC: Awww! Scorch and I can't have a date? No fair! :( lolz, Well alrighty, here I go!)

Queen Mary sits on her throne tapping her feet to the joyous music. She wants to dance badly but doesn't want to bother Henry as he is enjoying this celebration.

BlackHawk

03-12-2004, 3:54 PM

(OOC: Sorry for making you wait Geno, you know what schools like :shiftyr:.)

Neal ran into the hall, the guests close to the door gave him a dirty look at the intrusion, but then went on with their business. "Where is the King?" asked Neal of a servant to his left.

"That way..." he replied, pointing to a crowd of the more noble knights.

"Thanks" Neal managed to mumble, before brushing past the servant, heading towards the King. Neal pushed his way through to the centre where the king was, the other knights didn't take nicely to this and one or two bumped into him purposely.

"King Henry, m'Lord, where is that archer?" Neal asked, obviousley distrubed by something.

"My men said they saw him wandering off into town after the scum vanished" replied the King.

"Umm, could I go fetch him then have a..umm...chat with you?" Neal asked.

Geno

03-12-2004, 4:15 PM

(OOC: No worries... Mind finding me tomorrow? Or you can post it now, but don't expect a responce till late. I'm out with the musical in a bit... Funness... o.O

Oh, and what time is it now, DS? I want to keep an accurate time update... o.O

~Larry "Schroeder Geno" Meyers

tanain_hawkwing

03-13-2004, 4:48 AM

Current Happenings: Beluril and Balarak have built their own blacksmith and have set up a trading stall. They have had many customers guards and bandits alike. But even though they have settled down into selling to the highest bidder, if the estate is ever under attack again they will gather arms, load up their best weapons on a wagon and go as fast as they can to the estate to warn them of the attack (and pass round weapons).

Subjukator

03-13-2004, 11:10 AM

The ground was still warm from the strong afternoon sun. Nicholas stood and stretched his tired limbs. The battle around King Henry's castle had gone on for quite sometime. One particular character with experience at the bow had caught his eye.

Quickly packing up from his makeshift camp atop the hill and a shading tree, he galloped down to the front gate of the city where the sounds of celebrations could be heard. The dead lay piled in heaps along the outside of the castle waiting to be buried on the following morning.

"You there! Guard!" Nicholas shouted, pointing his finger at some man dressed in armour. The man turned to the stranger who had called for him and approached him cautiously.

"Who calls for me there?"

"I do!" answered he shaking out the royal papers he had gotten from his father, "Must needs be that I be transported at once to your lord to discuss matters of state. Prithee thee?"

"Aye, these papers seem to be orders. Men! Lift the gate! And send a messenger up to King Henry informing them of our prestigious guest!" The guard walked back to his station and the metal gate lifted to reveal a flat road that led straight to the main castle itself. It seemed to him that the entire town was have a gigantic festival as every light had been turned on in the castle.

Nicholas preceded down the main road trying to avoid stepping on any drunks that may have stumbled across into the street.

Doombringer64

03-13-2004, 12:33 PM

Louis dug through the soil furiously and tirelessly. Within no time at all he had dug a small crawl space underneath the iron bars. Carefully he squeezed underneath being cautious not to snag his tunic on the spiked tips. After filling up his hole Louis made his way to the large oak door of the dungeon. He knocked on it then hid behind it. As the guard came through Louis grabbed him from behind, and sank his teeth into his neck. Right as the guard lost conciseness Louis spits out his blood. Then he drags the limp guard out the door and sits him down his stool outside the door. Louis takes his dagger then cuts the tip of his finger, and smears his blood on the guard’s wounds.

Louis: Little less wine next time buddy

Dark_Soul74

03-13-2004, 4:45 PM

It'd be about time for even the most drunken of the partiers to hit the hay, Geno. Everything is calming down, and sadly enough, most taverns are low on their brews...

BlackHawk

03-14-2004, 6:41 PM

Neal ran into the hall, the guests close to the door gave him a dirty look at the intrusion, but then went on with their business. "Where is the King?" asked Neal of a servant to his left.

"That way..." he replied, pointing to a crowd of the more noble knights.

"Thanks" Neal managed to mumble, before brushing past the servant, heading towards the King. Neal pushed his way through to the centre where the king was, the other knights didn't take nicely to this and one or two bumped into him purposely.

"King Henry, m'Lord, where is that archer?" Neal asked, obviousley distrubed by something.

"My men said they saw him wandering off into town after the scum vanished" replied the King.

"Umm, could I go fetch him then have a..umm...chat with you?" Neal asked.

(OOC: Well, it seems Scorch hasn't been around much lately, so if no one minds, I'll just use his character for a second here...)

"Sure..." replied the King, giving Neal an odd look.

"Thankyou your highness, I'll be back in no time" replied Neal before running off through the crowd toward the exit. He brushed past the two guards at the doors so fast they couldn't even ask him where he was going.

That man will be in the only Inn around -- the Oakridge Inn thought Neal, this man could prove to be a good help with my...problems. Unless of course he is a part of it.

Some thumps filled the silence as he hastily crossed the drawbridge, the Inn was already in sight as it was hunkered close to the castle. Whether that was by chance, or some other mystery of this town, Neal didn't know.

Neal came to the door and was pleased to find it the Inn was still open. Probably in light of the victory, they could make some good money off of that, with all the drinks people will be downing tonight.

Approaching the bar, Neal noted some men were a little antsy and still had the flame in them.

"How may I help you?" came a deep voice to the right of Neal, behind the bar.

"Are you the Innkeep?" Neal asked, turning to face the man.

"Yep, I be him".

"Good, listen could you tell me if a man took up board tonight -- an archer?"

"Well, yes, why?"

"Which room is he in, the King would like to see him" Neal said sternly, trying not to let on that the King really didn't need to see the man, let alone didn't even know him. Hopefully this won't echo back to the King, wouldn't be the greatest of things to have on my first day here.

"He's in room 3, just up the stairs, 2nd door on the left".

"Thanks" said Neal. He turned and ran up the stairs quickly. He came to room 3 and knocked hard, hoping the man would hear him even if he was asleep.

Geno

03-14-2004, 10:46 PM

I lie asleep on the bed, and awake to a knocking. I wonder what it's about. I hope that noone has invaded, and found me, for I killed many of the bandits, and someone might not like it. I walk silently through my room. I hear the thumping again. He mustn't hear me. I get my bow, and load one of my own arrows that I made that night before bed. I draw back, and then fake a...

*Sleepy* "Come in..."

I watch the door slowly open, and I pull the arrow back. I watch the man step into my room and halt dead in his tracks at the sight of my bow.

"Oh my gosh! It's you! Sorry about this... I can't be too careful anymore, though, as there are many people after me..."

I put away my bow and arrow, and offer the soldier a seat. I sit down on the edge of my bed, and then ask...

"So what are you doing here? What business have you with me?"

(OOC: I'm back for good now! No more musical, so more time to RP! :)

~Larry "Geno" Meyers)

Doombringer64

03-15-2004, 12:50 AM

Louis entered the courtyard, and found a nice shadowy place by one of the stables. Louis ran his hands across the cold stone wall of the keep. He began to climb the wall using the slight niches in between the stone bricks. A mortal man would not even attempt such a feat, but it was not like Louis could really fall to his death.

Louis peeped inside some of the windows scouting for potential prey; that dungeon guard had left a bad taste in his mouth. Soon, well relatively soon for climbing a wall, he found a succulent morsel. One of Queen Mary’s maids has lain down to sleep off the intoxicating effects of fine wine. Carefully Louis brushed aside the lace curtain, and entered the room. Her blood gives off the aroma of a mild evil. Louis glides to her nightstand, and opens one of the drawers. Inside he finds a fine silver necklace.

Louis: I bet the Queen would like to have this back.

The girl stirs, in half sleep, have drunken state she calls out.

Jen: Marcius?

Louis leans down, and puts his hand on the young girl’s cheek.

Louis: Yes, all is calm dear, go back to sleep.

The girl quickly returns to bliss, a bliss that would last an eternity. Louis leans down and sinks his fangs into the girl’s neck. She groans slightly, and grabs Louis head and shoulders very gently. Then he digs one of his fangs into the tip of his finger. He rubs his blood into the girl’s wounds, and watches as the blood slowly covers the wounds. Like the dungeon guard the wounds will heal by morning, but unlike the guard this young girl will not wake up.

Time for the grand exit. “Oh how much fun this castle is going to be.” Thought Louis.

Scorch

03-15-2004, 11:21 PM

OOC// You realize of course this means war. Murder women in someone else's castle.

IC//Warden Ardel Vinran was making his rounds that night. He heard a rustling, and looked in. He saw a man perched on the window sil. He fumbled for his whistle. The man had blood on his lips, and no wonder. The girl on the bed had a wound on her neck. The man lunged, as Ardel got his whistle to his lips and gave an almighty tweet. The tweeting went up all over the castle, as the alarm was raised, and men rushed to their posts. Two men-at-arms stormed into the room, halberds at the ready. They found the warden dying, and the girl barely breathing. "What mischeif is this?" The arms warden demanded. "An intruder, sir." "It was about...." Ardel coughed. "It was going to jump, sir. It was drinking the maid's blood....." Ardel closed his eyes and went limp. "Bite marks." THe arms warden said, seeing the two holes on the dead man's neck. "Wake the King and Queen. Have every man on alert, and close up the castle." The Castle of King Henry V was roused to alertness in the night.

Doombringer64

03-16-2004, 12:55 AM

(OoC: Well here Scorch goes trying to bust my chops again. Buddy if you got a problem deal with it through pms/ims don't bring your personal vendettas into a game.

A. There is no way a guard will enter one of the maids rooms unless there is loud noise such as a scream, or he wants to meet the business end of a battle axe.
B. I hardly see how my character made an audible noise. Carefully Louis brushed aside the lace curtain, and entered the room. Her blood gives off the aroma of a mild evil. Louis glides to her nightstand, and opens one of the drawers. Inside he finds a fine silver necklace. Every word describes grace and precision, which is the nature of Louis.
C. The man had blood on his lips, My character is not a slob, he is very refined and would not have blood all over his lips like a savage animal. Try showing a little respect for other people's characters.
D. How would the guard see blood on my lips in the dead of night?
It's night now, and soon will be pitch black. Even if the moon was full the light coming through the window would have back lit Louis making him look like a mere shadow. In addition:
man perched on the window sil. . ."It was going to jump, sir" Again how does the guard see blood on Louis' lips <Which would not have been there in the first place!> when his back is toward him?
E. "It was about...." Ardel coughed. "It was going to jump, sir. It was drinking the maid's blood....." Ardel closed his eyes and went limp. "Bite marks." THe arms warden said, seeing the two holes on the dead man's neck. This is direct character control and I demand it be changed.

I will wait for Dark_Soul to take this insanely poor post and put it into a reasonable context.)

Subjukator

03-16-2004, 10:24 AM

OOC: Vampires are special :)

The ground was still warm from the strong afternoon sun. Nicholas stood and stretched his tired limbs. The battle around King Henry's castle had gone on for quite sometime. One particular character with experience at the bow had caught his eye.

Quickly packing up from his makeshift camp atop the hill and a shading tree, he galloped down to the front gate of the city where the sounds of celebrations could be heard. The dead lay piled in heaps along the outside of the castle waiting to be buried on the following morning.

"You there! Guard!" Nicholas shouted, pointing his finger at some man dressed in armour. The man turned to the stranger who had called for him and approached him cautiously.

"Who calls for me there?"

"I do!" answered he shaking out the royal papers he had gotten from his father, "Must needs be that I be transported at once to your lord to discuss matters of state. Prithee thee?"

"Aye, these papers seem to be orders. Men! Lift the gate! And send a messenger up to King Henry informing them of our prestigious guest!" The guard walked back to his station and the metal gate lifted to reveal a flat road that led straight to the main castle itself. It seemed to him that the entire town was have a gigantic festival as every light had been turned on in the castle.

Nicholas preceded down the main road trying to avoid stepping on any drunks that may have stumbled across into the street.

"How you doin there?" whispered a seductive voice in his ear. Whirling around, he confronted who was behind him sword drawn. The tip of the blade was on the persons chin, whoever it was. The person's face was shrouded by a cloak and couldnt be seen.

"Who are you wench? Come to pick on some poor wander that you may find wandering in the streets?"