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Post by Loran Bright on Feb 22, 2006 18:56:12 GMT -5
In the begin of the day when she had left for the trials was a council called together of the highest Rangers. Arguements were heard echoing from the hall of Rangers, and some good points were heard over the arguements of others.
" She is a bastard child, and an outsider. She doesn't deserve more then a patrol spot. " the older members grumbled.
" Yet she is skilled with both bow and sword that she deserves the higher rank," the younger members would argue back.
" She is the born from an affair from Alexander and Athena outside of marriage. If she is allowed to stay here near the Nobles with her looks she will follow in her mothers steps and bring dishonor upon the Ranger class like her mother did on the Forge Masters." the olders ones grumbled set in their ways.
This arguements would go on through the day while awaiting the test results to be returned to them by the Captain of the Rangers. Some many voted against her and others sided with her.
Another part of the castle
Guards and Rangers had gathered around the castle courtyard, their eyes were focased upon the mountains were they knew the cave of trials was held. They awaited patiently in hopes of Loran's return to join their ranks many of thm had spent their lives raising or growing up with the outcast female.
The group gathered around one of the older males while they awaited. They each were depositing a little bit of coin into a bag that was being sealed shut for payment for Loran some new armor, and weapons. It wasn't much but they hoped it would be good enough for her till she could make better or buy better. AS they placed the bag to the side in a boys hand , did a letter to Serge become written.
Dear Sir,
We the rangers and guards of Xexoria wish to present Loran with a gift to celebrate her joining our ranks. We wish for a set of lighter armor ment to be used by an archer, but it will be mainly for when she is doing light patrol duties, and tracking. We also wish for a good set of battle armor to be created for her when she is in war at our side. A new set of daggers, and swords, and a bow and some arrows. There is not much here but it's what we all could muster together for this to be created. We aren't sure what kind she likes so maybe you can think of something special having more skills in that department. Thanks and hope this will support at least for a half way decent setup to start out.
Sincerely,
Guards and Rangers of Xexoria.
The parchement and bag were put together and a tip to the lad as he raced away to the forge were he would await Serges return.
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Post by Loran Bright on Feb 24, 2006 15:18:44 GMT -5
It was nearing early morning after the trials that Loran had been placed through when the captain appeared in the council hall were the council of rangers had been meeting most of one day and now being on a new day on the matter. He stopped to look at them, his eyes danced from one side of the room to the other seeing that the group was split in the older members and younger. Arguements still filling the air, against Loran being in the Knight class of Rangers, and some argueing her skills were worth her being there.
The captain came forward causing a silence in the room now when he approached the head of the Ranger council. He offered out the notes that had been taken," here is what the trials say. " he said softly, Then nods to those of the room before he would leave with his two other rangers to await the word of Loran's fate with the others in the court yard.
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Post by King Syrus Warheight II on Feb 24, 2006 15:18:58 GMT -5
Serge's leviathan could be seen in the distance, as he sped toward the council, trying to make it there before Loran. His friend stopped at the banister, allowing Serge to hop down. He entered the room, slamming the door open from the outside, and as his leviathan had already flown off, he ignored the looks of disbelief on the faces of the men, who wondered how in the hell he got up there.
" I was there. " His words were stern, and his face was serious, he wanted Loran to join the Rangers higher ranks that actually resided at the castle. " I was there at her test. I saw her performance, and I saw Lynette's knight there, attempting to sabotage her exam. Hers was much harder than normal, and she still acted exceptionally. I submit to you this. She joins the higher ranks here, leading her own unit of rangers under Captain of the Guard, Syrus. When she's not working there, she can work at my forge, and live in the Warheight family's place in the castle. " He was viligant in not having her undone for Lynette's misdeeds. " I saw her in the maze, I watched her accuracy and tracking skills. And I was her opponent in her physical exam. If she can go blow for blow with those who protect your home, then surely she does not deserve to be sent off to Isdor! "
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Post by Loran Bright on Feb 24, 2006 15:27:49 GMT -5
Cheers raised up at Serges words when he entered the room just the same time as the captain was handing the report over to the head of the council. The young men all yelled forth in agreeing with him over that Loran should be kept there amoungst the higher class instead of punished for her blood. Yet the older members stared them down with a look that was stern as ice," Hush now all of you out." the head of the council would speak.
At his words the older and younger members of the ranger council would leave the room allowing the head and Serge to speak. He placed down the notes as he had begun to read them over, his hands folded together upon the table before him. Eyes of grey void of emotion were settled upon Serge," Sir it's not Lynette's mages actions we are discussing here. We all know her skills, but allot of them don't wish to see the high ranks taunted with a peasant or well bastard child born of King Alexander and Athena Celtric in their ranks. Many fear another time of disgrace will be placed on the rangers if she was like her mother following her feelings for a man and had an affair. We all know that she is soft towards you and you towards her." he said lightly. Outside the doors did the council members fight to capture possible words said between the two while together alone in the council room.
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Post by King Syrus Warheight II on Feb 25, 2006 15:56:07 GMT -5
Serge approached the head of the council angrily. " I hope that's not too much of a problem for you, Sir..., " he said bitterly. Technically Serge was the prince of Algeroth, and if he and Loran were to wed, it would surely be a good thing. Serge was fuming and he stood right before the head of the council. " Or perhaps you care to explain to the king you lost your forge, and your captain of the guard, because you sent a talented innocent into the desert. " He eyed him fiercly, still bearing the gift for his father.
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Post by Loran Bright on Feb 25, 2006 16:10:38 GMT -5
The head of the Counsil stood from his chair after placing down his papers, his figure turned while taking out a set of keys. He looked to Serge for a moment," Come with me. Let us walk and talk were ears can't ear the words we speak. I am not against the Lady Loran taking up a place in the higher ranks, and would wish she was taking a council sit. That girl and her brother before he died were raised by me, and my men before our village was destroyed. " he moved away from the room towards a door hidden behind a tapestry. He stopped to await the lad to follow.
" Ok fellow council just as well get in here and talk. Sense you seem to have the need to play childish games." he yelled as he opened the door out into another hallway. He motioned Serge in if he would choice to come.
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Post by Loran Bright on Feb 26, 2006 23:51:47 GMT -5
As the council meet, and Serge and the head of the council talked did Loran await at the temple of war. Here she would take one final test that would enter her into the Ranger ranks. It would last till the head of the council came to collect her, and this test was that she must pray for acceptance of the gods with no food or water till the time the council leader comes. In this time it is hoped she will see a creature or element sign that will become the crest upon her uniform.
The priests of the temple were preparing her for the ritual with a blessing, and robes of plain white were placed upon her. She was told to stay kneeled upon the floor on the cushion till the time of this trial was over. For one to get the acceptance of the gods, and two to see how much she could indore before giving out.
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Post by King Syrus Warheight II on Feb 27, 2006 23:51:56 GMT -5
Serge growled, he slowly followed the man down into the sanctum-like buildings under the castle. It was well-known that some places under the castle were immune to detection, and were something to happen to him down here, no one would be able to tell. He was not aware what was going on, but surely if it was to help Loran, Serge would do it.
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Post by Loran Bright on Feb 28, 2006 0:09:58 GMT -5
The head Ranger moved along the corridor with slow steps, his hand reached out before they had left the room to collected a torch. As he walked would he light the scones upon the wall with fire allowing the shadows to be pushed away. He stopped for a moment before a picture of a female that looked so simular to Loran yet older in years, his eyes glanced upon the female for a moment," This is the Lady Athena, our Loran's mother. As what I am going to say to you Serge is this. Loran is actually older then our king being the daughter of Alexander whom has been dead for years. If the king knew of her then he might believe she was the assassin that was sent to get rid of him, or the one that hired the assassin. For you see Loran being of the royal blood can take the throne, but sense she is not true born through marriage it draws anger amoungst the royals. " he said lightly. Then sighed softly he turned to move on down the hallway towards a set of doors that seemed to be made of mythril silver.
When arriving did he reach out to push the doors open,and as it opened the cricking of the hinges were heard causing lights to flood the room reviling a room of armor and weapons to provide for a whole countries army. He set the torch down into a scone for now," And this is the Master forge volt. Each time a Forger dies or retires his or her work is placed here so the kingdom can honor the works of the new Forger. " he said lightly. Moving about the room finding it more calm to speak here to the lad," So you wish for Loran to stay here. How much do you wish this? and how far would you go ?" he said lightly then turned to face the lad. Down here was one of the spots he could be sensed if something did happen.
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Post by King Syrus Warheight II on Mar 4, 2006 13:28:30 GMT -5
" Willing enough to bring down this entire pitious system of secrets, whispers, and misguided hatred. If so needed I shall challenge the entire court to provide treatment for Lady Loran. So much so that I would melt down the walls of this castle of jewels into a weapon for her solely to use as it's leader. But alas, all I ask is for fair treatment in the undertakings she so chooses to follow. And if this is what she wishes, then damnit I demand that you ignore the fact that she might be a 'so called asassin.' If anyone should be suspected it's Lynette, I sense something wrong about her. " He growled placing a hand on the glossy table and taking a seat there. He ignored the works around him for now, but as he walked through the mithril door he thought strongly about turning it into his own concoction right then.
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Post by Loran Bright on Mar 4, 2006 13:41:20 GMT -5
The older man sat down as well , his eyes settled upon the old armor of Athena that was kept here as a part of her work dedication. He closed his eyes then relised a sigh forth," Belive me lad that is one thing none of us believe her capable of doing is wanting to assasinate anyone or even rule a kingdom. That girl likes her careful life of aiding the rangers, and guards. Then in her spare times working on her jewelry, and forging weapons in the forge. " he chuckled softly. A finger was drawing a line along a white scar that caressed his jaw, his eyes were watching this lad that held allot of fire and passion in his blood. Leaning back now a smirk held upon his face," I got an idea for you lad. How about taking the test of being a council ranger." he spoke softly knowing it was time he choice one to take his place to lead this Rangers, and he found lots he liked in this lad,
" Yes lately the guards and mages have felt that something is wrong with the Lady Lynette. She used to be so joyful, and loved everyone, but they say she seems to hold a coldness around her now sense the desert when they first arrived. " he said standing to his feet," Well lad what do you say to this challenge? It will give you the power to choice the girls fate and create a better world in the council." he smirked did he keep out that he was going to piss off all the council by stepping down and naming this lad the head if he passed.
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