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| chadden | Aug 31 2011, 04:21 PM Post #1541 |
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"To speak to the Queen." replied Mordain simply, in a tone suggesting that the question had been unnecessary and that the answer should have been obvious. |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Hotshot | Aug 31 2011, 04:23 PM Post #1542 |
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Rebecca walked over, looking very peaceful and at ease for the moment; in truth she did felt better, but also tired from the training and prayer Laiya had put her through. "Of course, Lord Mordain," she said. "What is it?" |
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| chadden | Aug 31 2011, 04:26 PM Post #1543 |
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"My Queen," began Mordain with a slight bow, "I have come to report on my progress." He turned and gestured towards the door. "May we walk?" |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Hotshot | Aug 31 2011, 04:28 PM Post #1544 |
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"Yes," said Rebecca, beginning to walk slowly out of the Chapel and up the stairs. Laiya walked directly behind them. |
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| chadden | Aug 31 2011, 04:42 PM Post #1545 |
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Mordain kept pace with Rebecca. "I wonder, my Queen, when was it that you decided it was necessary to keep a permanent escort with you?" He stopped, looking back at Laiya with disdain. |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Hotshot | Aug 31 2011, 04:55 PM Post #1546 |
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"Sister Laiya is helping train me to use my...magical abilities," said Rebecca. Truthfully she was still somewhat uncomfortable with the idea of being a magic-user, despite the training and small amount of confidence she had gained. |
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| chadden | Aug 31 2011, 04:58 PM Post #1547 |
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"Well, my Queen, I would ask that we be allowed to speak in private. If Lady Laiya is here to help you with your magic then she is not needed when you are in my presence; your magic is no threat to me." replied Mordain, turning his head away from Laiya and back to the Queen. |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Hotshot | Aug 31 2011, 05:01 PM Post #1548 |
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At this point they had reached the Queen's chambers, and Rebecca looked at Mordain before nodding and looking at Laiya. "Sister, you may leave," said Rebecca. "But my Queen..." started Laiya. Rebecca held up a hand to silence her and said, "It is fine, Sister. I will speak with you later." Laiya breathed out heavily through her nose before turning and walking off, clearly flustered. Rebecca motioned for one of the Royal Guards, who opened the chamber door, and she walked inside with Mordain. The Guardsman closed the door and Rebecca asked, "What is it, my Lord?" |
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| chadden | Aug 31 2011, 07:11 PM Post #1549 |
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Mordain looked around the room briefly, wondering if the monks had gone as far as to rearrange the Queen's things. Soon they'll be dressing her in the morning. He cleared his throat before speaking. "First, my Queen, I wanted to report my progress into finding your husband. My Seekers recovered a mercenary south of Asulien and brought him here for questioning. Based on what he has told us, we believe King James was placed on a vessel leaving the north-west coast. I have hundreds of Seekers working there now to locate the vessel and its crew." |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Hotshot | Aug 31 2011, 08:25 PM Post #1550 |
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At this the Queen perked up. "Do you have any information on where exactly this ship was headed?" she asked. |
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| chadden | Aug 31 2011, 08:37 PM Post #1551 |
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Mordain thought carefully over what he would say. The prisoner had mentioned Ahm-Shere, and given the coast the ship had left from it certainly seemed likely. But the Queen had already shown herself to be irrational. Love clouded judgement. This much Mordain remembered. What lengths would she go to in order to recover her husband? Diplomats? Cover operations? War? Until he had something concrete, Mordain felt he couldn't risk it. He had the nation to consider, not just its royalty. He shook his head. "No, my Queen, not yet. But my men are the best at what they do. We will find this ship, and the crew will answer for their crimes." He did not want the conversation to dwell on where James may or may not be. "What of the prisoner, mi'lady? I have him in holding. His fate is in your hands." |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Hotshot | Aug 31 2011, 08:55 PM Post #1552 |
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At this Rebecca hesitated; she implicitly hated this unknown man for what he had done to James, yet at the same time, it was not known if her husband was dead. Plus, there had been so much death in Weissland already, far too much, and this man was just a foolish pawn no doubt. "Imprison him somewhere, and leave him there," said Rebecca. She paused and then said, "Until I say differently." |
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| chadden | Aug 31 2011, 09:56 PM Post #1553 |
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"I will keep him where he is. There is nowhere in Asulien more secure than my own holding cells. There is another matter; the magical attack that took place in the city. It has been resolved." He produced the confession from within his robes and presented it to the Queen. "It was a necromancer, still bearing loyalty to Drathmor. The fool sought to avenge the Dark Lord with petty attacks against innocent civilians. It is sickening." He said the last sentence with particular disgust. |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Hotshot | Aug 31 2011, 10:26 PM Post #1554 |
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"I see," said Rebecca with a nod. She paused, thinking, and then asked simply, "Is he dead?" |
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| chadden | Aug 31 2011, 10:29 PM Post #1555 |
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"We have the confession, your majesty." said Mordain darkly. "I handled the execution myself." |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Hotshot | Aug 31 2011, 10:31 PM Post #1556 |
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Rebecca nodded. "Very well." Unlike the mercenary, she felt no qualms about the death of the necromancer who had massacred Weisslanders. "Is there anything else?' |
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| chadden | Aug 31 2011, 10:41 PM Post #1557 |
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He thought for a moment and gave a quick glance towards the infant prince. "Just one more thing. Lady Laiya is helping you with studying and controlling your abilities? I cannot speak for the competence of the monks on such matters, but I can speak for the ability of the Mage Lords. My Queen, there is no higher institution of the arcane in the known world. We have people come from all different nations and races to seek instruction from us. I would ask that you consult a Mage Lord about your instruction, at the very least as a second opinion." |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Hotshot | Aug 31 2011, 10:45 PM Post #1558 |
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Rebecca thought carefully before replying. "Sister Laiya has been very helpful to me over the past few weeks," she said finally. "She also has proved very effective in calming my nerves and working on the beginnings of my magical...abilities." Rebecca was still clearly uncomfortable with them as she shifted her weight and deflected her gaze, almost ashamed. "If you think it would be wise, however, I will ask for a second opinion, perhaps a second instructor who can work with Sister Laiya." |
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| chadden | Aug 31 2011, 10:53 PM Post #1559 |
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Mordain nodded. "Very good, my Queen. I will assemble the Mage Lords for you, if you wish? I am sure they would all be honoured to help with your instruction." |
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"Stand against me if you must, for of course you will. Conflict is just another part of this flawed reality. You need to cling to your concepts and purposes, your feeble honour and glory. None of it serves any purpose in the end. And the end draws close." - Krodalis Thaendil. "It really is amazing; she killed Kelan Wealer, not that I am complaining, but then the order welcomed her as their new leader. It makes one wonder if I were to ram a blade down her throat, would the monks then follow my commands?" - Mordain Thaendil. One of the Last Guardians. Suck it. | |
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| Hotshot | Aug 31 2011, 10:55 PM Post #1560 |
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Rebecca nodded. "Yes, that will be fine," she said. "Tomorrow, however, my Lord. I wish to rest tonight." |
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