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Post by ringwraith on Sept 9, 2007 13:53:27 GMT -5
Sir Drake galloped along the dusty road which lead up to a large castle in front of him. He needed a job because that was what he did, and he yearned for another adventure, and he did not doubt that he would get one here - afterall, he was the most renowned Knight in the country. His handsome steed, with arched neck and head held high, slowed to a trot once they reached the open gates of the village which lead up to the castle. People stared up at him in awe - knights were rare folk, and especially a famous one such as Sir Drake. His blue and white uniform and the red symbol of th edragon was his trademark and people whispered behind their hands as he made his way up the wide road up towards the castle. He stopped outside the smaller set of gates just outside the castle where two guards stood beside it. In unison, they crossed their spears to block his path. Sir Drake pulled his horse to a halt and said clearly through his visor "I am Sir Johnathon Drake., I wish to see the King of this land. Pray you, what is his name?" he asked the guards.
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Post by Ademar on Sept 9, 2007 22:18:22 GMT -5
Both Gueards looked to each other and then one of them spoke, a tall burly man with a deep voice. "Prince Ademar Rules these lands, what business have you with him?" Both knights knew that symbol well and knew wat he might want. Both Guards very capable and strong men, Ademar had the finest guards in any kingdom.
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Post by ringwraith on Sept 10, 2007 10:39:25 GMT -5
Sir Drake looked down at them and said "My business is my own. I wish to speak with Prince Ademar, if he will" he said in his deep voice, which held no hint of a threat - just a mere request.
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Post by Ademar on Sept 12, 2007 8:09:16 GMT -5
"Very well then good sir, I shall escort you tot he castle. Please follow me, and try nothing foolish." -the burly guard to the Knight's right said to him, his tone serious, letting him know if he wished to do any of them harm at all he would fail missereably. He began walking through the gates towards the castle as the knight followed him. Ademar sat upon his throne speaking with slergymen and nobles about this and that. Suddenly one of his guards walked into the throne room. "My lord Ademar. I present Sir Jonothan Drake, he wishes to speak with you" Ademar stood form his throne, his sword hanging form his left him, the hilt slightly worn in color from the use, and training of skilled hands. "step foreward to my throne good sir, what is it you wish to see me about?" Ademar's handsome voice was strong yet soft.
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Post by ringwraith on Sept 12, 2007 12:49:10 GMT -5
The Knight followed the guards at a walk. He dismounted a few metres away from the great doors and a stable boy took his horse away. He walked confidently but not arrogantly, his armour clinking as he walked. He pulled off his plumed helmet as he was ushered into the Throne Room and he advanced into the room and bowed to Prince Ademar. "My Lord." he said graciously as he straightened up "I have come for your service of course. I would be honoured to do any task you set me" he stood straight, showing that he meant every word and that he wasn't being a jester. (lol)
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Post by Ademar on Sept 19, 2007 23:41:02 GMT -5
Ademar looked the man over and nodded. "My trusts have in the past been misplaced, so a small task I would ask of you first. To see if you are truly worthy. A letter, must be taken to one of my men stationed in Kavar, do not open the letter. It is to be delivered in 2 days, unopend"
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Post by ringwraith on Sept 20, 2007 12:04:05 GMT -5
Sir Drake nodded and bowed again graciously. "Thankyou m'lord. It would be an honour." he approached the Prince and outstreched a gauntletted hand for the letter.
((urghhh short posts >.<))
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Post by Ademar on Oct 5, 2007 22:00:03 GMT -5
Ademar looked over to his scribe who handed him a letter with the royal seel in the wax, He took it thanking the little scribe and then looked back tot his knight. He handed him the letter. "be on your way sir knight, bring me back the resons and then we shall talk"
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Post by ringwraith on Oct 6, 2007 6:18:52 GMT -5
The knight took the bound letter and inclined his head to the Prince. "M'lord" he said and walked out of the hall and went over to the stables. He found his steed and lead him out into the courtyard. He hoisted himself up into the saddle, pulled his plumed helmet back over his head and kicked his horse into a canter, streaking through the gates and past the guards out onto the road and off towards Kavar. As he travelled, Sir Drake thought about his errand; it was a mission to prove his worth and once he had returned maybe he would get more of a challenge to look foward to. Not that he was complaining - this was part of the job; his boss usually did something like this to test him. It was about a days travel to Kavar, but Sir Drake did not stop, so he got there in half the time. He arrived in the evening and slowed his steed to a walk as he approached the gates and pulled his horse to a halt and looked down at teh guards. "I have come with a confidential letter from Prince Ademar for the ruler of your town." he said in his deep voice.
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Post by Aurora on Oct 16, 2007 20:43:16 GMT -5
A young girl about 17 was the one who went down personally at the request of the guard who had seen her in the courtyard gathering beautiful silks for the making of the Princess' next dress. She hurried out to the gates where there was a knight sitting there atop his stead. She eyed him curiously and curtsied slightly. "My Lord, I hope your journey was a safe one." She was merely trying to get his attention for he seemed focused on the guards above the gates. "The Lords of the towers sent me down to you, they say you've something of importance?" She was poilite as ever. Her voice was sweet and her compection smooth and silky. She had on a simple gown, expensive, but simple, it was obvious that she had the connections. She waited for his response of course, her eyes adverted dowards for she was used to addressing royalty.
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Post by ringwraith on Oct 18, 2007 12:14:48 GMT -5
Sir Drake had indeed been focussing on the guards, but as the girl spoke he looked down in slight surprise. He said in a lower tone, for he had thrown his voice for the guards to hear, and spoke to the young girl before him. "I have a letter for the King, m'ame." he pulled off his helmet and looked at her through the gates, his expression neutral as ever and his longish dark hair falling around his face. Blade, his steed, shifted slightly, his head nodding. Sir Drake let his hand slip down to the horse's neck to ease him as he pulled out the scroll as proof, and waited for her reply.
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Post by Aurora on Oct 18, 2007 18:50:14 GMT -5
Aurora watched the man for a moment, chuckling lightly at the mention of a King. "My Lord, there is but a Lady here. Princess Faith will see you should it be of such importance, she only asks that you wait for her in the throne room. I can show you there should you need assistance." She spoke for a moment offering a curtise. She herself looked up to the guards and gave a small smile and a nod for them to open the gates as she stepped back.
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Post by ringwraith on Oct 19, 2007 10:45:48 GMT -5
Sir Drake watched the gates open before him, clanking as they did. He was slightly surprised at the sound of a Princess but said "I'm terribly sorry, would you take me to the Princess if you will" he said, smiling at the girl. He jumped off his horse and offered her a seat on Blade, a hand outstretched to help her up onto the beautiful stallion.
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Post by Aurora on Oct 19, 2007 21:44:52 GMT -5
Aurora smiled and nodded gently. "I would be delighted to take you to her, she awaits for your arrival." She waited patiently for him, but he dismounted and offered her a ride to the doors. She was a little surprised, no one has ever offered her that. "Oh no, I couldn't...indeed, he is magnificent, but poor dear must be exausted already." She was being poilite of course.
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Post by ringwraith on Oct 21, 2007 3:00:16 GMT -5
"oh no, I insist" he smiled gntly at her, his hand still outretched "Blade has been through much worse than this. He would be delighted"
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