Subject:  A New Sun Rises |
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A Warrior
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Date Posted: Wed, Oct 30 2002, 02:33am
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Mika .. Elven Maiden from Sanctuary
's message, "Continued Life" on Wed, May 08 2002, 08:24pm
Hearing the creaking of the keep door close, he turned to see who had entered.
Looking on a little bemused he watched his old friend and mentor, Ruthian Lochbane, weave his magic and quickly, quietly stable his ghost horse in some unknown shadow of the lower floor to the keep. Dusting himself down and muttering wildly to himself, he almost walked straight into the shadowed leader of Darkstone.
"By the hairy black ar.., ah Ka, my appologies, I .. ahh .. you startled me somewhat. What are you doing sneaking about in the dark ? Trying to scare an old man to death ?" the old man yelled.
Ka laughed heartily, "No need to yell old friend, there be no dragon roars heard in these echoed halls. I am sure they will send you deaf one day soon, if you dont let them live their own simple lives.. "
At that the old man muttered some more and waved him off in disgust. "They shall have plenty of time to live their simple lives when I am gone."
At this they both let out a shared enthusiastic laugh.
The old bard looked over the warrior suspisiously, "And what you be packing such a large pack for, my young leader? You are carrying enough artillary there to outfit a small warband.."
"Well, my old and somewhat overly curious friend, I was planning to set a trail to Sanctuary .."
"ahh !" The old bard interupted, "I have heard whispers of a rising of arms against Skara Brae, you off to offer our support ?".
The man elf warrior tensed a little, then softened slightly as he draped a toned, muscled arm around the older mans neck, "That and another reason, friend. I have something to speak of with you.."
Both men then climbed the staircase to the upper level of the keep as the younger man spoke to the older in lowered, hushed tones.
"So another damm man elf around the village huh" the bard quizzed. "As if we dont have enough trouble in these parts" he jested.
"Well .. " the warrior started, "I am not sure he shall be comming here right away. The childs mother will have her say in his upbringing I would suggest.", seeing the look of dismay start upon the old mans face he pushed on quickly. "But I am sure he shall not be made a stranger to you all"
Nodding slowly the often strange old man remained silent.
"Young Mika would be due if she hasnt already birthed the child, although I have received no word from Sactuary of late. That is why I was planning the trip .."
Again the old man nodded, "Well then my young Lord, best you not let an old fool keep you from your trails, you be sure though, to tell that young hooligan Helm I shall be keeping a watch from afar."
Grinning like a child Ka Null let out a small chuckle, "That I shall Ruthian, that I shall". He gave the old bard a friendly slap on the back as he rose to leave the room.
"One last thing Ka Null" came the slightly worried words from behind him .. "You make sure you bring yourself home safely, you hear me"
Nodding without turning the man elf leader of Darkstone left the room.
Many miles to the south east of Darktone, a young elven maiden looked down protectively at an infant man elf. She had shut herself away from the goings on in the town while her birth time drew near. Now that the young one had grown some, she was thinking it time to introduce him to the townsfolk.
Smiling briefly she wondered silently to herself, why had they not gotten a reply from Ka Null or from Darkstone. She was sure they would be overjoyed at the news she had sent, yet nothing and no-one had returned from there.
Again she looked on at the young one, "Ka Lian, son of Ka Null, I wonder if you shall get to meet with this father of yours. I wonder what treasures this world shall bring you and what dangers you shall have to face."
Sighing, she knew his life would be both charmed and frought with hidden perils. She just hoped he would be strong enough to handle both...
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