Medieval Times Add-on Story!!!

Jack and Rebekah made it back to their home and threw their loot on the table. Lets see jack said as he counted the money I'd sayd about 500 gold coins that should hold us for a while. Yeah well what are we going to do now? I don't know we could sneak in to the ball and rob the people there they have more than enough money to survive in. Suddenly some one knocked on the door. Rebekah get out a dagger and stand by for trouble. Jack opened the door his dagger ready. He pulled the person into the room. It was William. Well if it isn't a knight and what do you want your snotness?

thx Calenlanthir.
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"How're you doing Oridea?" the man was waiting at the exit of the inn. "You don't look too well, why not come over to my place and get some rest." he said, looking at her critically.
*Llian, he was as unpredictable as ever*
Oridea's eyes darted around, seeking a way to escape.
After a moment of silence, she sighed inwardly, no way that she could get pass him, he was too skilled with the art of weaponry.

"Cousin," she acknowledged his presence at last.
Llian's face split into a smile, his expression warm and amusing. "I'm honoured, cousin," he said, taking the reins of the horse from her and putting his hand on her shoulder firmly.
Oridea slumped in defeat, "Fine, let's get this over and done with. You haven't changed one bit," she said wearily.
He smiled, letting his hand fall, "And you. We received a letter from my aunt this morning," he paused, "Your mother. She reckoned you would be arriving at Aliqua tonight, so i was "dispatched" by my mother to go look for you."
Oridea shook her head, "Aunt Kily and mom."

Diamond frowned at William. William gave her a friendly nod. She stared back at him impassive. Jack spoke, "What do you want?"

William shrugged, "Nothing much. Just decided to follow you here." He looked around, "Not much of a home, if that's what you call it."

Jack tensed muttering to Diamond, "Check for soldiers."

Diamond nodded and slipped past William. William turned to watch her but Jack demanded his attention, "Leave her be. She's checking for soldiers."

William shrugged, "Very well, nothing's out there but my horse."

Diamond slipped out the door. She was gone a moment then appeared back in the door grinning misceivously, "Hey, come check out this guy's horse."

Jack nodded to William indicating that he go outside. Outside Diamond climbed up onto the horse's back. Jack frowned up at her, "What are you doing?"

"Whoa, check it out. This is a nice horse."

William folded his arms watching her carefully, "Are you a horse thief too?"

Diamond frowned to herself patting the horse's neck.

Depends on how much I can get for it rich boy Jack said his dagger pointed at his back. I'm giving you till the count of ten to get out of here or I'll filet your gizzard. Wait you might be worth a few bags of gold cons if you go missing for a while. Rebekah hid that horse in the stables beside the house while I tie up rich boy here.

Oridea didn't have much of a chance to see her Aunt as she was immediately led to one of the guest rooms. Although she felt umcomfortable being caught in this manner, nevertheless she was grateful as she tossed her travelling bag onto the floor and went into the bathroom to get a nice hot bath (she hasn't had the chance to bath for a week!)
After the bath, she flopped down onto the big double sized bed, bouncing once as she dropped back onto the bed, *This feels great!*
The thought of arguing her way out of here was put immediately to the back of her mind as sleep overtook her.
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Aunt Kily's family was sort of wealthy in Aliqa but not as such compared to others, they did have a mansion and a rather huge piece of land. Llian was the eldest of the family and he was a knight.
"Where's Llian?" Oridea asked through a yawn at the staircase in the next morning.
Her cousin, one of Llian's sisters answered, "He's gone to practice. There's a tournament going on."
Oridea's eyes lit up, *It's going to make so much easier with him away* She skipped down the stairs.
Kala waited for her and they started walking towards the dining hall, "Mom dragged him out of his practice yesterday to go look for you."
Oridea gave Kala a wary smile, "Mom probably thought you wouldn't come if i went to get you," Kala said, then with a speculative look, "You wouldn't would you?"

has the tournament finished yet?
i was thinking maybe Oridea and Kala can meet up with Keisha and Emily there.
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"I'll be glad to, Llian has the potential to induce a lot of serious damages you know," Oridea winked at her cousin.
Kala attemped to tickle her, "Mom's right, you wouldn't have come if it were me, I lack combat training." As the two of them entered the dining hall where a merry fire was roaring happily at the huge fireplace, a woman seated at the head of the dining table coughed once.
The two of them quieted.
A warm smile crossed the woman's face as Oridea tried to look elsewhere but at her, "So my sister is correct."
"Aunt Kily," Oridea managed, then couldn't contain herself anymore, she broke into a loud sigh and ended up hugging her Aunt.

"It's been a long time child," Aunt Kily said affectionately, "You've been leading us a merry chase."
"Not good enough apparantly," Aunt Kily's niece confessed.

Breakfast was delicious, one of the best she's ever tasted since she left home two years ago. The conversations evolved around Oridea's travels and inevitably wound up to her mistake in arriving at Aliqua. Aunt Kily took out the letter she received from Oridea's mother and handed it to her niece.
As she scanned the letter, she felt a warmth spreading through her.
"Your mother has had quite some time to cool off, really, child, i say it would be safe for you to get home now."
"I wasn't intending to avoid home," Oridea protested, "Just... there's still so much to see out here!"
Aunt Kily shook her head.

When she got to the Tournament, Emily gave her horse to the stable boy and turned to her bodyguard whose name was Jim. "Did my father say that you have to stay with me at all times?" "Yes, lady he did." "Oh well" sighed Emily "in that case follow me. I want to go see who is competing right now." "Yes'um"

"Look Jim! It is the Red knight! The one who gave me a rose last tournament." (I still need someone to be the knight, if no one wants to than this will be the last of the knight"He won! The red knight won!Oh he is coming this way. Come Jim we better go. Fathers steward is watching and he will tell father and than father will never let me out of the house."

Are we all going to meet at some point? If so when and where.

Diamond sat in a corner of the shack she shared with Jack, frowning at William. William had taken out some food stuffs from his pack and was eating calmly, ignoring Jack. Diamond was hungry, she hadn't eaten much, but she wasn't about to beg food from a knight who had decided he was going to take over the place.

Frustrated, Diamond curled into a ball on her pallet with her back to the room. She was going to sleep, she didn't care to show any hospitality. She squeezed her eyes shut, ignoring the gnawing pain in her stomach. Diamond could tell Jack was hungry, but like herself, was too proud to ask for anything. She went to sleep.

William glanced at her turned back then spoke quietly to Jack, "What do you plan on doing with me?"

Jack sneered, "That's none of your business."

William shrugged carelessly nodding towards Diamond, "She ought to eat more."

Jack glared at him, "We eat fine. It's no concern of yours anyhow."

Jack took out his dagger tapping it purposefully on the table. William took his meaning and fell silent.

Rebekah wake up Jack hissed. What she asked. I'm going to get us some food keep an eye on our guest while i'm gone. Right Rebekah said sleepily. Jack ran to the Baker's shop and bought two loves of bread, then went to the marked and bought some apples, and other fruit, and some ham and cheese. And a small keg of wine. He returned with the food spread it out on the table. Well lets eat jack said to Rebekah. You too if you want jack said to William. Just because were kidnappers dosent mean we don't treat our people fair.

William spoke of his family, telling stories of his training. Diamond listened intently trying to appear that she didn't care what he said. Jack sat silent watching William's every move. William finished a story and Diamond frowned doodling with a stick on the dirt floor, "I don't think it's that hard to be a knight."

William raised an eyebrow curiously, "Why not?"

Diamond looked up at him assessing his eyes a moment before she spoke, "It doesn't take much to puff out your chest, hold your chin up and sneer down at those less fortunate than yourself."

William blinked, taken aback, "What do you mean?"

Diamond rose to her feet and struck a pose, head high, chest out, and hand on hip glaring at the pretend crowd around her. To Jack, she reminded him of the various knights and nobles that he came across daily. Suddenly, she spoke pointing at William, "You! How dare you contaminate me with your presence!" William blinked again and Diamond continued, "Have you nothing to say for yourself? What?! You dare to beg money from me? I shall rid the world of your pungent filth!"

She brandished her stick like a sword. William watched her wordlessly. He saw a change in her eyes. He had a feeling that he was seeing the layer beneath the cold outer layer. She looked briefly hurt and scared before her cold protective wall was back up. Diamond tossed the stick aside, disgusted. Jack spoke softly, "Diamond..."

She ignored him and gave William an impassive look saying coldly, "You knights and your code of honor. Your code to protect those weaker than yourselves. Some code, you don't protect those who need it most." She took a deep breath looking at Jack. He could she her struggle to keep up her protective mask. She spoke, though her voice was strained, "I'm going outside."

Diamond turned and walked out of the shack.

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how's that? :o

i am regularly going to update this post. let me know if anyone's missing.

Calenlanthir:
NAME: Cathrina(Cathy for short) O'Brian
AGE: 19
GENDER: Female
DESCRIPTION: RED hair,(long) crystal clear green eyes, light skin
PHYS. APP.: Velvate green dress, wears hair in a bun, with braid haning down in the back
WEALTH: She's not terribly rich, but she' not terribly poor, either. Her family makes enough money to buy nice clothes, and enough food.(Her father is a blacksmith, and her mother is a spinstress)
HISTORY: Cathy's parents died when she was thirteen. A nice young couple found her living on the streets, and took her in. Cathy has a sister who's a year younger than her. Cathy has always kept her real last name.

NAME: Lusha O'Conall
AGE: 18
GENDER: Female
DESCRIPTION: Short blonde hair, dark-blue eyes, light skin
PHYS. APP.: Slik, metalic-blue dress, wears flowers in her hair ALL THE TIME
WEALTH: Her parents make enough money to buy nice clothes and enough food.

Apelila:
Name-Emily Rose
Age-16
Gender-Female
Description-Long blond curly hair that goes to her ankle. Bright blue eyes. light tan.
Wealth-She is very rich!
Brief History-Her father was knighted and was known as Sir Robert of Greenflied (the name of their land and house)
Personality-Smart friendly, she is not a snob. Loves chrildren and love God.

will wait4him:dropped out but here's his character. 
Born Name:Jeorg Landerath
Given Name:Sir William Landerath
Age:26
Gender:Male
Discription:Curly dirty blonde hair, 6'0", 185 lb., musculer, black armor with two mustangs crested on his chest with gold outlining.
Wealth:Exremely wealthy, his father, Sir Loxom Landerath, owns a great amount of land right outside the Kings land. Though, William doesn't really like the attention.
Brief History:Jeorg Landerath was born very wealthy. After saving the prince from a devistating fall over a cliff, he was dubbed into kighthood, he was given the name Sir William Landerath. He was trained in fighting with almost every weapon.
Personality:Sir William is very polite and shy when it comes to meeting women. He's lots of fun to know. Once he makes and promise, he keeps it.
Tournment Colors:Jade and dark maroon.

oncewaslost:
name: Diamond (Rebekah)
age: 19
description: light brown hair cut about chin length. one eye is blue and one is brown. stands about 5'6" with a slender build. tanned from being out doors all her life. though pretty, most wouldn't look twice at her because of her position in life.
wealth: dirt poor
brief history: parents were to poor to afford a sixth child so they dumped her on the streets. she steals and begs for a living.
personality: seemingly cold. she built a wall around her emotions to hide from the pain and not wanting to show that others biting remarks hurt her. once her protective wall is broken she can be a warm, fun loving girl. she earned the nick name Diamond from someone who saw her for who she really was.

Grimr:
Name: Jack
Age: 20
Description: Tall rust red hair, green eyes, and 5’9, bronze colored skin from working to survive.
Wealth: Poor
History: Parents died in a fire was left to fend for him self he just steals for a living but only from very rich people and never steals more than enough money to get enough food. Is a friend of Rebekah "Diamond since he took her in to live in the old hovel he built.
Personality: Kind to those of his own position but mean to others, Likes to be left alone some times but is a very fun loving person.
Weapon: just a small dagger to cut the money bags from rich pockets, a bow and a quiver full of arrows (he’s' a good shot too) and a staff from a pine tree to protect his property.

Blessed-one:
Name: Oridea Elisppi
Age: 24
Description: dark eyes with a shade of green, shoulder length soft brown hair that wraps around her head
Appearance: wears a brouse, soft green trousers and a rain-proof green cloak, plus quite comfortable boots. Carry around a short sword and daggers, not very good with the short sword though but quite efficient with dagger throwing.
Wealth: depends
Bio: left home about two years ago, been travelling around the world to collect stories and write up a book on her journey. Traveled around with a sharp looking falcon that she picked up along the way. Personality: less shy around strangers then she was when she left home. Loved to interact with people and help out, but the journey had made her feeling quite lonesome sometimes.

name: Carwain Klee
age: 26
gender: male
description: short brown hair with a tint of red, dark eyes.
appearance: wears comfortable clothing, carries a bag across his shoulder which often contains some quite interesting stuff. A rod hangs just within reach on his belt around the waist.
Wealth: depends
Bio: Worked around everywhere, basically, his job was to provide intelligence for the guild of well... intelligence! He met Oridea quite some years back when she bumped into one of his operations, and they became fast friends afterwards.
Personality: Humourous in most occasions, and tried to be light-hearted in difficult situations. If he started to get serious for a long period of time, something wrong was surely afoot.

Boy Wonder:
Name: Alex deWinslette
Age: 15
Description: Green eyes, fairly tall, Brown hair, and very kind.
Appearance: Wears light chain mail almost all the time.
Wealth: Rich (just because his father is a knight)
Bio: He was poor un-till his mother married a knight, Wants to give to the poor.

Debbie: where are you!
Name: Ruth
Age: 40
Description/Appearance: wears a brown dress, hair past her waist is straight and well kept
Wealth: poor, Keisha's best friend
History: A wise Christian woman who gardens and sews for money. Spends her money on those more needy than herself and has a special place in her heart for Keisha.

called:
name: Fern Willow
age: 14
gender: female
description: black hair with light brown highlights, soft brown eyes
appearance: nothing really fancy. a simple dress suites her just fine most times.
wealth: middle class
brief history: her father is a well off merchant, her mother died when she was very young from complications and her older brother is married an moved away.
personality: curious about everything, flirty

name: Ivan Katterling (aka John Sulzeman)
age: 21
description: blue eyes, black curly hair
appearance: brown boots, brown pants, white shirt with a leather vest.
wealth: has enough money to life off of
brief history: left home at age 18, traveled the world till he was badly beaten by highway men. Fern's father found him on the side of the road having been left for dead. was cared for by Fern and her father until he healed. now he tends Fern's Father's shop will they're away. calls Fern's Father "Father".
personality: cheerful, caring of Fern like a little sister.

Blondie_123:
Name: Lora Boulay
Age: 20
Appearance: Lora has strait, platinum blonde hair that reaches her lower back, and is usually gathered up in a twist at the nape of her neck. She has bright blue eyes, and a nice smile. Lora is slender, and around 5’8”. Her skin is a light shade of brown, due to always being outside. Though pretty, she often is disheveled because she spends a lot of time running around outdoors.
Disposition: Sweet and shy. She’s kind, but often very quiet around people she doesn’t know. Once she gets to know them, she’s outgoing. She’s a Christian, but her parents bother her about it, so she pretends not to.
Wealth: Rich
History: Lora’s parents have always been poor. She grew up on the streets, picking pockets and such, but befriended an old woman who worked at the castle. The old woman taught Lora how to play the harp, and then took her to the castle to introduce her to the king. Ever since, she’s been playing there at banquets, or whenever she’s needed. With that money, she bought her family a new home. Though she’s rich now, she doesn’t look down on poor people in the least, and often makes friends with them.

Amatire: dropped out but anyone can have her character. she gave permission.
Name:Guy Trevalleck
Age:41
Gender:male
Description:ruddy travelworn skin and brown hair tied about his neck, stubble but no beard
Physical appearance:tall with rounded shoulders, wearing a long wraparound cloak if unrecognisable colour due to age - probably dun leather
Wealth:Impoverished, gets food where it is given and sleeps in the open, works as a hunter/trapper or does odd jobs if he can get the work.
History:Raised as a cobbler's son his family were murdered by the powerful knight who owned their land when they ran out of money and refused to pay their taxes. He set out for revenge when he was only 5 but no longer actively seeks the knight. Had a son once but he lost contact with him.

CelandineBaggins:
NAME:Celandine Brownlock
AGE:27
GENDER:Female
WEALTH:Average
HISTORY:Lives alone, in a small wooden apartment on the edge of town. Parents live in a small town a few hundred miles away, called Frell. One young brother that lives with parents.
DESCRIPTION: Sweet, though has a very short temper and liable to explode at any time. Like a time bomb. Has a soft spot for people in need, making her a sucker for lovestruck men poorer than her. But she never completely gives in. (yet...)
APPEARANCE: This is a good description of...ME! Blonde hair that is a little past shoulder length. It has golden blonde and bleach blonde highlights. (Making her a triple blonde, three times as ditzy as a usual blonde.) She wears it curly, and sometimes straight, with curled bangs. She has a fair complexity with lightly rosy cheeks. She has sideways-egg shaped eyes, deep chocolate brown. She has naturally-light-pink plump lips. Small ears.

i think that's everyone.

Jack lit his pipe and smoked. She's right about the way you act you know. How would you know William aked. I've lived my life a bit harder than she has I've seen you high and mity nobles kill my people for no reason I've fought in a war or two and you nobles send us into enemy traps not careing if we win the battle or get sluaghtered we are expendible. You guys send us into the mouth of the pluages and tax us heavily for your enjoyment. When we get the money for your ransom I'm going to get rid of one nobleman.

Once outside, Diamond sighed closing her eyes. Yet again she had let her tongue get the better of her. Quick tears came unbidden to her eyes, frustrated, she tried to brush them away. She heard Jack speaking and moved away from the door. She need a place to think. A place of comfort. Memories flowed through her head as she wandered through the streets where she had been dumped, a mere child of five.

At the young age of five she had been abandoned. Left on her own, still viewing the world through the eyes of a child. She had learned quickly that not all the world were kind. Diamond had been beaten, stolen from, spit upon, mocked, but what she felt worst of all was that she had been unloved. No one loved the "street children".

She begged at first. From everyone, but soon learned that noblemen and women were not usually the kindest people to beg from. She had simply been kicked aside and they proceeded as if nothing had ever happened.

At the age of eight, desperately longing for the love of a family, she sought out her parents. When she found them, her father cursed her and threw her out stating that he had no more daughters. Hurt, she left. Years later she learned that he had committed some crime and was arrested, his wife and remaining children were then sold into slavery.

Shaking her head to rid herself of her thoughts she heard a child crying. She paused looking at a run down building. The child was inside crying with hunger. A woman's soothing voice spoke gently to the child. Diamond knocked on the door placing a small bag of coins on the doorstep and slipping around the corner. She continued to wander the streets.

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lol, that post really has nothing to do with the story. :o

that's good oncewaslost, getting to know the characters' histories sort of let you know what to expect from the characters.
ok Calenlanthir and Apelila, let's meet at the tournament.
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"So what're the two of you planning for today? Going to watch the tournament?" Aunt Kily asked.
Kala got up from the chair, "Of course, it's Llian's final match."
"I didn't say anything," Oridea muttered without looking up from her plate.
Kala walked up behind her cousin's chair, "No way, you're going with me."
"Kala! I haven't worn a dress in two years! Don't ruin it for me," Oridea persuaded.
Aunt Kily nodded, "Then it's probably time to make you a lady again, you can't go around dressed like a boy."
"I'm not!" Oridea said indignantly.
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It was with a feeling of resignation tinted with a sense of embarrassment that Oridea followed her cousin to the tournament area.
"Green does set off your eyes," Kala complemented. She herself was dressed in a pale lavender dress with a thin silver necklace that shined in the sunlight.
Oridea smiled, just because she didn't quite feel comfortable didn't excuse for rudeness; besides, Kala had chosen the dress, she might as well humour her a bit.
The stand was filled with people, every seats seemed to have been taken. Kala tiptoed up to look around.

and i'm stuck