Eragon

[Sapphiraleoht]

 

[searchingsoul]

(Are they all going to know each other already, or have them meet in time?)

Liviella rode across the countryside pondering of the current politica issues. Her main thaughts consisted of the riders and how much of an impact on the king and the common people had reacted to the new rider, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira. There had been rebellions and other outbreaks among the people. Galbatorix was furious and was showing his wrath by recruting troops to attack the Varden. Over a hundred years of oppression, rebellion of the people was not unexpected - not even to the king, which was why he had ruled with an iron hand. She had her suspicions on how he kept growing stronger every year, but she kept them to herself.

When she arrived in a small village, all the minds she could touch had fear and allertness in them. A few brave souls peeked out of their homes, some of the younger men were transfixed at her beauty. She took no notice. She stopped in a store to replenish her supplies. There were a few men in a corner of the store talking political matters. She kept her ears trained in on their conversation.

"King's sending an army. Hear he's going to send it out on the rebeling people of his kingdom" One man said in a low, deep voice.

"Nonsence. That would just get the people even more riled up. He finds us a neusance. He wouldn't bother on little specs like us. He's getting desperate, though. Rounding up young men and even older men to force them into his army. What's his ultumat goal I wonder..." a second man said, sensibly.

"Maybe he's trying to rule the whole world. Or maybe to bring an end to the dragonriders." the third of the group suggested thaughtfully.

"Possibly, but if that's true, then why is HE a dragonrider? Why hasn't he seized the Caderac dessert?" the second contadicted.

Liviella had heard all this speculation before, but, she continued to listen for the sake of more infomation that could be gathered of a new rumor that might be spread. She asked for food and drink before she had to set off again.

 

[Sapphiraleoht]

((Some can know each other, some dont))

 

[Quantum X]

Jaromir looked around the forest path he was following. It was quiet. Very quiet. Too quiet... Of course that was to be suspected, considering all that had been going on with Eragon and his dragon. Jaromir had heard all about his little adventure, and about how he supposedly gave some baby his "blessing". Jaromir was one of them that had no side; neither against the rebellion or with it. Though if he was forced to choose....he would choose Galbatorix's side. Why; simply because Galbatorix had power, and lots of money. Jaromir considered himself kind of like a mercenary, a little different perhaps, but still a mercenary.

Jaromir looked ahead. He was entering a small village. He eyed the few people that glanced out at him warily. That gave them a wrong impression, Jaromir could tell. This could mean trouble.

 

[Sapphiraleoht]

Teresa walked through the village. Stopping in a store, She had not really paying attention to what the men were talking about. Teresa asked for her drink then left. She wanted to get out of the town soon. She didn't really like it there.



((it's not the best I was in a hurry to write))

 

[searchingsoul]

Liviella sensed a new mind entering the village. She looked up from her meal and out the window.

 

[Quantum X]

((Excuse me but I didn't really want him to know any of your characters... Could you edit Sapphir?))

 

[superdog]

hi

((what is this thread about))

 

[Quantum X]

((Come to think of it, do you even have a storyline Sapphir?))

Jaromir looked around, his horse walked forward.

 

[searchingsoul]

The men got done talking and left the shop. Liviella finished her meal, paid, and left, after the men. She was curious to see who had come in, so she untied her horse and lead it to where the man was. She stayed in the shadows of the building and watched this new arrival.

 

[searchingsoul]

(Hello, someone needs to get this ball rolling. Someone, just please respond!)

 

[Quantum X]

((Okay, first of all, sapphir, everyone, we need to discuss some kind of plot. The people don't like Jaromir, is it alright if they attack him? We've got to get something going.))

 

[searchingsoul]

(Lol That sounds fine to me - If you don't mind being mobbed. lol But then what should happen after he's attacked? And what should the villagers not like about him?)

 

[Quantum X]

((He's looking at them warily and he looks like a dangerous mercenary.))

 

[searchingsoul]

(k. Then shouldn't we get this ball rolling? I think Sapphire just intended for it to just go with the flow. I'm not sure, though. You can pm her if you want.)

 

[Quantum X]

((Let's go ahead. H ow about our characters meet outside of town later?))

The townspeople started gathering together, carrying weapons. Actually farming tools....but they were still dangerous. Some carried sticks. Only a couple had swords. They rushed towards Jaromir, several muttering curses about stinkin' mercenaries serving Galbatorix. Jaromir put the heels of his boots in the side of his horse. He horse started into a gallop out of town. An arrow sliced Jaromir's shoulder badly but he ignored it. On foot the people couldn't keep up with Jaromir's horse.

 

[searchingsoul]

(That works for me. But Jaromir able to block his mind?)

Liviella watched the man go, careful to remember in which direction he left. She felt a passing sympaty toward him, but got over it quickly. In it's stead, there was an unsatiable curiosity. Was this man what he appeared to be, or could there be a good heart hidden deep within?

Liviella shook it of for the moment. Information came first. She decided to see if the villagers actually knew the traveler, or just simply acted on his appearance.

She went up to a man, who had been in the lead until the horse had outrun the mob. "Excuse me, did you know that man?"

"No, but he rank with the smell of the empire and king. Heed my warning, keep away from that man, if you can help it. He will only do terrible things to you." the man responded, shaking his head.

"You need not worry about me, kind sir. Is he wanted for anything? Perhaps robbery, or something of the sort? Was there any reason behind the attack?" Liviella asked nonchalantly, to make it appear that it didn't matter to her either way.

"Nothing other than ridding our village of the empire-serving scum that tends to come into our town more often than what's tolerated. He isn't a wanted man, that I'm aware of. The empire protcts it's servents and punishes any that try to bring it to an equal standing." the man said with scorn.

"Thak you. I will remember your warning, but I will not say what I intend to do. Which should be none of your consern." Liviella said, politely. She left before the man could object. She leapt to her horses back with superhuman elagance, and left in the direction the man had fled. With any other horse, catching up to the man would be impossible, but this horse was an elvin horse. And soon, she had the man in her sights.

"Excuse me, could I talk to you for a while?" She asked politely.

 

[Quantum X]

((I don't think elves have mind powers....do they?))

Jaromir glanced back. Someone was following. She said something. She wanted to talk to him. Jaromir turned his horse around to a halt and drew his sword with his other hand. "State your business."

 

[searchingsoul]

(have you even read the books? Elves can look into the minds of others. Certain people can block them, but it takes enormous consentration and training)

"Put that thing away" Liviella said tartly. "I come merely to talk and learn. Nothing more."

"Plus you wouln't be a match for me with a sword, anyhow." Liviella muttered under her breath, so that Jaromir couldn't hear. It would do no good for him to know her true strength or identity. Elves were suppose to be locked away from society, not running about on horses in the wide opening. And if this man truely worked for the empire, then she could possibly be locked up and drugged, like they had Princess Arya, before she knew what hit her.

 

[Quantum X]

((YES I have read the books but that was a long time ago. Okay yes he can block his mind.))

"Talk and learn about what?" Jaromir asked, only lowering his sword a little.