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| Lord Sunnycool | Feb 24 2008, 11:05 AM Post #1 |
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The busy port city blistered with activity at noon. The men aboard the small ship the Circumferencecould see that from miles away. Dozens of ships were sailing in or out of the harbour and sweaty sailors worked hard to load and unload goods from merchant and transportation ships. There were quite a few warships in the area as well, watching over the large harbour in the blistering midday sun. The sun reflected in the calm sea and it blinded the eyes of the old Dragon. James took his gaze off the docks as the ship closed in. He had already set course for an open docking spot. The fee would be hefty, he knew. These Weisslanders were no fools - they would get as much out of such a large port city as they could get away with. A large ship of the Weissland Navy seemed to sail towards the Circumference. James knew that the war between the White Realm and Weissland might be over, but both sides were cautious when unscheduled ships approached important port cities. Ash appeared by James' side. Another Dragon also approached the bow of the Circumference. "Well - I don't think we will have problem with the Navy. Unscheduled or not - we have enough gold to make our little visit to Weissland worth their while!" James said to his commander. Ash nodded. The Dragons had donned regular sailors' clothes and looked like a completely normal merchant ship. Zuka had been chosen to act as the owner and captain of the ship. He had slightly more luxurious clothes on to show this. Ash did not want to have attention drawn to his face - nor to that of his second-in-command. Zuka's face was so bland that they would never recognize him if he was to be arrested later on. Nar had been ordered below deck. He would not screw things up this way. The Dragons aboard the ship acted completely believably as regular sailors. To be a Dragon required not only martial skills, but also great acting capabilities. His hand-picked Dragon team were some of the best and no one could guess they were elite mercenaries from their current work on the miniscule "merchant ship". The Weisslendish warship came closer, Zuka ordered "his" men to slow down, as the crew on the war vessel signaled with flags that an officer was to board the "unscheduled ship". ((Would anyone play this weisslendish officer - it's nothing big but just to get this started without me doing it all)) |
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| Lord Sunnycool | Feb 27 2008, 01:14 PM Post #2 |
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| Ariakas | Feb 27 2008, 07:14 PM Post #3 |
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((PM either Jonno or someone? Or do you want me to play the Weisslanders you mean?)) |
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| Ariakas | Feb 28 2008, 05:55 PM Post #4 |
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After the larger warship of the Weissland navy had anchored up beside Circumference a boarding plank was laid from one deck to another. From the warship, which had the name Spear of Tethren painted over it, came five men. First came two soldiers dressed in leather armor and wearing navy uniforms, they were both tall with fair faces. Then came a grey-bearded fellow with an elegant mustache, unusual for a Weisslander. An important man without doubt considering his clothing. Right behind him came a young boy, who carried a larger book as well as a wooden case for the other man. Then lastly, came another soldier. The bearded man looked around on the deck of the Circumference. "I am harbormaster Lethin Olemus. Who commands this ship?" |
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| Lord Sunnycool | Mar 1 2008, 04:06 PM Post #5 |
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Zuka was already waiting for the Weisslanders a few metres from the boarding plank. He had crossed his arms and looked genuinely proud of his ship when he said: "Why, I do, dear Harbourmaster!" Zuka smiled and held out his hand to the Weisslending. The two soldiers tracked the "merchant's" gesture, uneasy about the situation. |
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| Captain Andy | Mar 1 2008, 04:17 PM Post #6 |
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James stood calmly although beneath it all he was tensed ready to fight if needed, he was calculating what movements he would do to maximise the damage he could cause while surviving with as little damage as possible. |
"Should you ever feel agony for the loss of your Brothers due to enemy guns, bear through it with a stern smile and let your enemy know that you will get into combat soon enough. His judgement cannot be avoided! Should your charge falter under heavy resistence, roar your devotion in His name and amount whatever strength you have left at one enemy point and crush it utterly! Let the enemy feel your pain by turning their's into agony! Should you lay beaten and dying on the field, laugh with pride for even in death our enemies will fear us, leave them with a scar that will haunt them till the time of their retribution!" - Chaplain Valorus | |
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| Lord Sunnycool | Mar 1 2008, 04:24 PM Post #7 |
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Ash was scrubbing the deck in his patched clothes, appearing completely concentrated on his task. His face was not visible for the boarders and yet the trained Dragon could hear every word in the conversation. He had James on "stand-by", but would not risk his own face being seen too much. It was a bit too distinct with the small, grey eyes and scar on his nose. |
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| Ariakas | Mar 1 2008, 05:14 PM Post #8 |
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Lethin Olemus looked, with a sort of arrogant look in his face, at the hand of Zuka before slowly taking and shaking it. "And your name and business here?" he asked. "Captain, is it?" wondering about how to correctly entitle him, not sure on what the position nor the cultural background of the man was. He snapped his finger and the young boy came to his side. The three soldiers dressed in navy uniforms looked around at the ship and the sailors, searching for anything suspicious. One of them locked eyes with James for a short second before carrying on. |
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| Lord Sunnycool | Mar 1 2008, 05:53 PM Post #9 |
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Zuka played his role perfectly, balancing perfectly between arrogant and accommodating. A more humble man would not be so happy about being boarded by men from the Weissland Navy. "My name is Thomas Kaprinsk. I come from Port Village in the mighty White Realm. We have an appointment in Amei. We are to deliver a few hundred of your Weissland special fruit - cabondalés I think we call them! Then we sail back to the Realm." Zuka smartly scratched his head and quickly added, with a smile: "Although I am not sure if Port Village counts in the Realm with all those Weisslendings there!" He then laughed. |
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| Ariakas | Mar 1 2008, 05:59 PM Post #10 |
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The harbourmaster sniffed at what he considered a sour attempt at humor from the man. The boy to the left opened the wooden box and Lethin took forth a large leather-worn book from it. "Who are you to deliver these cabondalés to?" |
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| Captain Andy | Mar 1 2008, 06:15 PM Post #11 |
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James had met the eyes of one of the soldiers and had noticed the distrust there. These men were suspicious and they had to be careful. He wound up some of the ships ropes so they were not lying disorganisedly, the whole while ensuring he was prepared. He had a knife in his boot if it was necessary, but he could probably take at least two of these men unarmed. |
"Should you ever feel agony for the loss of your Brothers due to enemy guns, bear through it with a stern smile and let your enemy know that you will get into combat soon enough. His judgement cannot be avoided! Should your charge falter under heavy resistence, roar your devotion in His name and amount whatever strength you have left at one enemy point and crush it utterly! Let the enemy feel your pain by turning their's into agony! Should you lay beaten and dying on the field, laugh with pride for even in death our enemies will fear us, leave them with a scar that will haunt them till the time of their retribution!" - Chaplain Valorus | |
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| Lord Sunnycool | Mar 2 2008, 12:06 PM Post #12 |
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Zuka carefully changed his facial expression. He now allowed himself to look intimidated by the old harbourmaster. He searched his pocket for a piece of paper, found it and folded it out. He cleared his throat and read the text out loud: "Three hundred cabondalés to be delivered to Terrence Watergood, Filliaton. He will pay you in gold as soon as the goods are delivered." He put the paper away and said: "Anything else you wish to know, sir?" Ash slowly shook his head as he continued to scrub the deck. The last sentence was a sentence too much. Ash would make sure to point out to Zuka once he had the opportunity. |
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| Ariakas | Mar 2 2008, 01:46 PM Post #13 |
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Lethin opened his book at a specific point and let his finger run down a list of names. "Ah, Terrence Watergood. But of course, he has been waiting for those I have heard, ain't that right Timus?" The young boy, Timus his name, nodded quickly but it seemed like Lething ignored him. Lethin shut the book and put it away. He then looked at Zuka, "If it is so that you are too be paid for this after your delivery, we may ask for the fee when you leave port again possibly?" Lethin smiled, he knew that this was against the rules but also knew that this could bring more gold to his own pockets. |
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| Captain Andy | Mar 2 2008, 02:05 PM Post #14 |
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'Thieving bastard!' James thought to himself. However he said nothing, he just hoped they would leave soon. He was not scared but this was wasting time now and they had a job to do. |
"Should you ever feel agony for the loss of your Brothers due to enemy guns, bear through it with a stern smile and let your enemy know that you will get into combat soon enough. His judgement cannot be avoided! Should your charge falter under heavy resistence, roar your devotion in His name and amount whatever strength you have left at one enemy point and crush it utterly! Let the enemy feel your pain by turning their's into agony! Should you lay beaten and dying on the field, laugh with pride for even in death our enemies will fear us, leave them with a scar that will haunt them till the time of their retribution!" - Chaplain Valorus | |
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| Lord Sunnycool | Mar 2 2008, 02:18 PM Post #15 |
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Zuka Zamamee had come from a poor family. Giving away more money than necessary was against his every instinct, but it was crucial to the mission, and the task force did not need unnecessary attention - attention they would get if he was to start hagglewith this arrogant idiot. In the end the Dragons would rid Weissland of a dangerous criminal and it did not seem right to pay to save them, but orders were orders. "That sound reasonable, harbourmaster, sir! Now if you will excuse me, my men are tired from the voyage and are eager to reach the harbour as to enjoy the pleasures Amei holds for any sailor!" Zuka said, smiling and winking at the old Weisslending. He wanted them off the ship immediately. |
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| Ariakas | Mar 2 2008, 02:46 PM Post #16 |
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"Good," Lethin nodded. He and his men returned to their own ship which soon lifted its anchor. As the Circumference moved towards the dock, the Spear of Tethren followed at distance. |
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| Lord Sunnycool | Mar 3 2008, 08:22 AM Post #17 |
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Zuka remained stationary, glaring at the magnificent Weisslandish ship slide away. He turned his head and shouted to the men to sail towards the dock. Zuka knew that the Weisslending jerk would keep a close eye on them. Their disguise had to hold for now. Zuka walked towards James and whispered: "What do you think? Convinced them?" |
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| Captain Andy | Mar 3 2008, 07:44 PM Post #18 |
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"Maybe, we will find out." James whispered back. "Next time don't be so damn cheeky. 'Anything else you wish to know, sir?', too much." |
"Should you ever feel agony for the loss of your Brothers due to enemy guns, bear through it with a stern smile and let your enemy know that you will get into combat soon enough. His judgement cannot be avoided! Should your charge falter under heavy resistence, roar your devotion in His name and amount whatever strength you have left at one enemy point and crush it utterly! Let the enemy feel your pain by turning their's into agony! Should you lay beaten and dying on the field, laugh with pride for even in death our enemies will fear us, leave them with a scar that will haunt them till the time of their retribution!" - Chaplain Valorus | |
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| Lord Sunnycool | Mar 3 2008, 08:07 PM Post #19 |
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Zuka knew the moment after he said that sentence that it was a mistake. He blushed now, but vowed to let it never repeat. "I am sorry. I just experience that Realmers are so damned sweet and accomodating. But no excuses, James! I will not let it happen again!" Zuka scouted toward the docks. "How long till we reach the harbour? I am no damned sailor!" |
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| Captain Andy | Mar 3 2008, 08:09 PM Post #20 |
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"Don't worry Zuka, we got away with it." James said patting Zuka on the shoulder. "Twenty minutes I would say." James added looking to the shore. |
"Should you ever feel agony for the loss of your Brothers due to enemy guns, bear through it with a stern smile and let your enemy know that you will get into combat soon enough. His judgement cannot be avoided! Should your charge falter under heavy resistence, roar your devotion in His name and amount whatever strength you have left at one enemy point and crush it utterly! Let the enemy feel your pain by turning their's into agony! Should you lay beaten and dying on the field, laugh with pride for even in death our enemies will fear us, leave them with a scar that will haunt them till the time of their retribution!" - Chaplain Valorus | |
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