Seven seals: The Reforging of the Seals

[Kookaburra]

um, it might be an hour before I can post--maybe more...because my dad and sister need the computer. Ferment, I thought that was a good post, and I'll use Aridol and Janwah in my next post...coming soon....

 

[CJF]

Okay. Until then, I'm gonna try to come up with something.

One night as Janwah was reading one of Robin's letters, Daniel came running into the room.
"Mom, the stable is on fire, and it's spreading to the house!"
"What?" Janwah got up from her chair, and went outside. Her stables were infact on fire, and that the house was now ablaze also.
"What do we do mom?"
Jan stopped for a while. She was trying to think of a way to stop the fire, when she noticed Daniel running back to the house.
"Daniel? Daniel?!" she yelled. She gasped when Daniel ran back into the house.
"Daniel! Get out of the house this minute!" Jan yelled running back to the house.

Daniel entered the house. The room was filled with smoke. Daniel looked around the room, and finally found his way to his mothers desk. He opened the top droor and took out all of Robin's letters, including the one she'd been reading when he ran into the room. Daniel turrned and felt the intense heat of fire on his face. The front door was blocked. Daniel went to the nearest window, and jumped out.
Jan ran around the house.
"Daniel!" She said grabbing ahold of his hand. Once they were clear of the house, she grabed a hold of his shoulders.
"What did you think you were doing, runnng itno the house like that? You're fourteen years old Daniel! You have the common sense to tell you that that's foolish!"
"I got Robin's letters mom. I'm old enough to know they mean alot to you." Daniel replied.
Jan smiled, and pulled him close.
"I would rather loose those letters than you. But that was a ver nice thing for you to do, even though it was suicidle." she said.
Daniel smiled as he pulled away.
As if it was meant to be, it started to rain.
"Come on! Lets find some shelter."

 

[CJF]

BUMP!

 

[Blessed-one]

woo, u guys are so good! i guess i'll join you later.... um..... an evil character....
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Name: Dellano Kisman
Race: Dark elf
Skills: dark magic and battle skill
Weapon: long bow and short knife
Appearance: Dressed in black as of his race, trousers and shirts were made of special material only available to the elves.

Name: Taren Kantori
Race: Human
Skills: Trained in close hand combat
Weapons: A quaterstaff and several daggers
Appearance: Attired in green so to blend into the forest, wore brown leather boots. He had short coppery hair with big dark eyes.
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Uiani was a town of moderate size. However, there was something about this town that spooked Clise. Walking purposeful and quickly so as not to draw attention to herself, she hurried to the house standing at the end of the street. The seals were not there of course, but there was someone she needed to meet.

"There you are," the woman said in relief, pushing Clise gently into a chair. "Let me make you something..."
"I did it, Romera."
The woman called Romera turned, there were a few lines creasing her forehead. When she saw Clise's determined look, she put down the kettle and crossed over to the drawer.
"It seems like something has happened, you surely made the decision quickly when i've been asking you for weeks."
Clise shrugged, "Nothing that i want to talk about."
Romera nodded understandably, "I won't press you." There was a parchment in her hand, and she handed it to Clise.
"Let us say a prayer before you go."

Tension drained out of Clise, the death of Klaze was still too fresh to settle, but praying to the Lord with a fellow sister was always a comfort.
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Very clearly, the dwarves had failed in the ambush. Watching the dragon flying off, Dellano shifted his bow. He had one chance to get rid of the bothersome Commander of Eyre, and he would use it. Climbing down from his ledge, he proceeded through the forest where he could see the Commander clearly, yet he himself remained unseen.

Slowly, he drew out an arrow, put it on his bow and took aim.

 

[Kookaburra]

The hiss of an arrow startled Freezia, and she managed only to turn before it smote her in the shoulder, intended for Aridol, who instantly ordered for arms to be drawn.

Arrows were set to string, and swords were drawn as they rushed up to the eaves of the forest, only to find the elf in his element and long since vanished, cursing his luck and the silver-haired girl.

Freezia clamped her jaw and drew the shaft from her shoulder as one of Aridol the Dragon host's people approached and tended to the wound.
She inspected the arrow, then threw it away from her in disgust. Aridol approached her and picked it up. He held it in front of her. "You know something," he said, and she looked up at him.

"A dark elf." She muttered, and he glanced at the arrow.

"An elf?" He echoed, and she touched the oak shaft.

"Well made, inscribed with an elven letter...from a long bow...the head is overlaid with silver and feathered in the manner of the elves. It is poisoned. That clearly signifies a dark elf."

Aridol nodded and snapped it, destroying any magic in it that remained. He looked thoughtfully at her hair. "A windsong? I thought they were all dead."

"So do many." She whistled for Zanxi, and he fluttered down next to her. Freezia mounted, careful not to jar her shoulder. "I'm going to hunt some dwarf!" She said above the steady roar of Zanxi's wings, and Aridol's men watched her fade into the distance.
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An hour later, Freezia saw the red glow on the horizon, and Zanxi sensed her command and dropped swiftly through the trees below, his wings pinned to his side as they descended as fast as any human ever has through the atmosphere.

Her sharp eyes spotted the two running from the flames, and Zanxi dodged around trees until she reached them, flying level with the lower treebranches.

"Greetings!" She shouted, and Janwah stopped her flight and looked warily at her.

"Hello...." she said, and her eyes flickered from the steady green eyes to the silver hair and then back. She focused on Freezia's eyes, and said, "I dd not expect to find a silver-haired girl at my assistance."

The boy stood beside his mother, gazing in awe at Zanxi. "You ride that thing?" he asked, slightly wary.

"What else?" She asked, and returned her attention to Janwah. "You need shelter, I assume, fromt that fireball back there."

Janwah's eyes dropped. "We do. Can you help us?"

Freezia smiled. "Of course, wait a moment, and I'll call your ride." She smiled and whistled, and Pegasus frog-hopped out of the forest, spreading his wings. "Here you are." She said, grinning, as Daniel eagerly petted the gelding's nose.

Janwah and Daniel mounted, the former somewhat cautiously. They found themselves a hundred feet up in a wink and both became lightheaded.

Janwah looked to her right, and saw Zanxi beside them, his strong wings flapping as Freezia guided them to the closest town, Calacern.

 

[Blessed-one]

ok, Taren's got one seal.
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Cashiel whistled, signalling that the area has been cleared out of any outsiders. Nodding to Zan, Taren stepped out to the clearing.
"Looks like a disagreement between elves to me." Cashiel said.
A few other men were searching the dead for any valuables. Taren knelt down beside a fallen elf and examined his features closely. Another elf laid a few feet away, his face twisted into a snarl, even in death, he looked fiercesome.
Taren stood up, "You're right Cashiel, but it was a fight between the dark elves and the Elleiedrol."
"They're dark elves?" Cashiel's eyes widened in alarm, then turning to those still searching among the dead, he called, "Wrap it up people. Looks like we've stumbled into a business of dark elves." The name of the race still infused much fear in the land. No one hesitated to leave and within minutes the group was trekking out of the clearing.
It was agreed that things taken in battle were to be shared equally. The group stopped when they crossed over a river. They were now close to the war zone controlled by Trolls.

Taren fished out a bracelet of intricate design and made an offer to Zan, "I'll trade yours with this."
Zan took the bracelet and played with it in her hand. Smiling at Taren mockingly, she threw the disc at him, "You really are losing it."
Taren caught the disc deftly, and gave Zan an outraged stare. The disc was white and smooth to touch. Zan's smile melt, she looked at Taren with a puzzled expression.

Suddenly realising that he was staring at Zan, Taren bent down hurriedly to inspect the disc. What was he doing anyway? He was usually a very tolerable person, yet just than it was as if someone else has taken over, and with a start, he came to grasp that his hand was stroking the dagger in his sleeve. With an oath, he snatched his hand away. The disc remained cool.

Still, what just happened couldn't contain his excitement. Although he did not have the ability to sense the seal, the appearance of the disc fitted the description perfectly. However, there was a slight crack on the surface of the disc, so slightly that he almost missed it.
Little did he know that carrying a damaged seal in his pocket would cause him much trouble.

 

[CJF]

Janwah had never flown anything before. She hung on for dear life, but had to smile at Daniel. He was having the time of his life. For the first time since they had been airborn, Janwah asked a question.
"Excuse me? I'm sorry, but, how far until you reach your destination?" Janwah asked Freezia.

 

[Kookaburra]

"Not long," Freezia replied. "Up here in the atmosphere it will take only five minutes."
Daniel tried to get Pegasus to to a mid-air cartwheel, but he turned his head and looked warily at the boy.
"I don't think you're quite ready for that, Daniel." Janwah said, "And I, personally don't want to fall off."
Freezia smiled and banked Zanxi, and Pegasus followed quickly, dropping almost straight out of the sky amid Aridol's soldiers, and they followed them into Calacern.

 

[Blessed-one]

Not that all seven locations of the seals were shown on the piece of parchment, afterall, several were lost through the years. The parchment was actually given into Romera's care when a friend who was being hunted down by some halflings, left it for her to do with it however she wanted. Romera bidded her time and after months of prayers decided to hand the task to Clise, but Clise refused to cooperate, until now.
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Leaving Uiani, Clise set out on foot. The road was dangerous these days, but hopefully, she'd be able to reach Kyne before anything unfortunate befell her. The medallion was hidden under her robe, a constant reminder of her failure in saving Klaze. If there came a chance where she had to choose between pride and need, next time she would not hesitate to do what was right. Putting Klaze out of her mind, she opened herself to the surrounding. Kyne's presence shone like a pinpoint of light in the darkness. Clise veered off the path into the forest.

 

[Kookaburra]

Freezia smiled as she and Janwah parted amid the crowd, waving her arm as Zanxi's strong wings propelled her to catch up with Aridol.

He glanced at her upon her arrival, and a hint of dissaproval gleamed in his eye at her. "Where did you go?"

She glared at him. "I am a Windsong. Don't question my wherabouts or motives." She scratched Zanxi's neck, and he cocked his head to point a dark eye her way.

Aridol shrugged and turned away. "I'm sorry...I forgot. Do you still want that drink?"

Freezia considered. "All right, but make it water, please." She added the courtesy without a thought.

Daniel was looking back at Pegasus, and she could see his longing. "Just a sec, sir." Freezia said, and flew up to him. "Do you want him?"

Daniel gave her a double take. "Want who?"

"Pegasus."

Daniel's eyes opened wide. "I--that'd be great! When do you want him back? Or--"

"No, no!" Freezia exclaimed. "Keep him...I've got Zanxi."

Daniel's mouth twitched into a sudden smile. "All right, but won't you want him back sometime? I mean, he is a flying horse."

Freezia laughed softly. "It makes no difference to me...take him."

Janwah smiled up at her. "You are very kind...thank you."

Freezia returned the smile. "I enjoy doing it. You're very nice." She wheeled Zanxi and fluttered back down next to Aridol. "Where were we? Oh, yes...."

Aridol couldn't help but smile. "You want a water."

They laughed together.

 

[ferment8]

ok.. here goes... btw Kook, the city is Caracarn, with the 'r'.... hehe
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Aridol gathered his men as Freezia flew away for the hunt for dwarves.
His archers were ordered to be at high alert after the dark elf's unsuccessful but close ambush.
"What's a dark elf doing here? What do you think?" Aridol asked his senior commander.
"Well, they can't be in league with the dwarves, although they are on the same side, but they are like blood enemies... beats me" He replied.
Aridol sighed. *Yet another mystery of the Dark One*

As they rode back through the mountain pass, two flying, horse and eagle pierced through the sky and decended. Aridol's archers nearly fired and was stopped in time by Aridol as he spotted Freezia on the eagle.

"Back so soon?" He asked as he approached them.
"Yep. With some friends too" Freezia said smiling, and introduced her companions.
Aridol smiled at the new arrivals and said, "Well, you are all welcome to my temporary camp at Caracarn. However, we won't be staying too long. Once the city is resettled and out of the devil's hand, I have to be moving."

At his signal, they column rode back towards the defeated city and joined the rest of the army.

 

[ferment8]

As Aridol's five hundred man rode back into the city, Daniel gasped at the immense buildings, topless towers and white topped domes.

Aridol noticed and said, "Well, this is the undamaged part of the city boy."
Daniel gave him a flat look at the word boy, then turned his head to another building, looked like a temple of some sort.

 

[ferment8]

It was a bright morning when Aridol walked out of his command tent. A few days have passed after the conquest of Caracarn, and the officials from Eyre have finally arrived. With them here, Aridol's mission in defeating the evil city has finished.
However, with the officials, another unsettling burden has been placed on Aridol's shouler, and he did not think he would have a rest soon.

"It turns out your King has given you the HONOUR of finding the lost seals" Freezia said amusingly.
Aridol's face darkened, "Honour? Whatever. It's just that I happen to be out of country at the moment. Well, life's life. What I'm given to do, I'll do it."
Freezia rolled her eyes and muttered, "Man! and their duty.... Anyway, it is a good thing. Do you mind if we travel with you? A few more pairs of eyes won't hurt."
Aridol said, "No problem. I see no reason why a brace Windsong can't come along. However, what about that boy and his mother? They certainly don't have any experience in traveling."
"Don't you worry, they'll be at my charge."
"They better be. I trust you."

With that, and a few preparations made, they began their journey north towards the town Uiani, where Aridol's long time agent, Romera lived.

 

[CJF]

I think I'll bring in just one more character. :o


NAME: Manrosiel Niirnaeth

AGE: 1456

GENDER: Female

RACE: White Elf

DESCRIPTION:

PERSONALITY: Despite the meaning of her name, Manrosiel is friendly, but at times she can be very rough. Her temper doesn't hold very well. If you catch her in a mood, you'd better watch out.

WEAPONS: Bow and arrow, two long knives and a special sword her father made for her. The sword is engraved with this scentence:
"En- tuuur bo- konin rim door nuuur amra niiith." In English that is translated, "The power of our people dwells deep inside you."

BIOGRAPHY: Manrosiel never knew her mother, so her relationship with her father was very close. But when she was young, her father became ill and died. Manrosiel went off on her own with her fathers fancily decorated bow, and the sword he made her. She helps where she's needed, and can be very friendly. But if something upsetes her, she can explode.

 

[CJF]

WB!

 

[Blessed-one]

cool, new character!
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Continuing on foot, Clise followed her senses, and soon after came to a placid lake. Kyne was napping peacefully beside the blue water and the breezes stirred the tree canopy playfully. It was as if all the trouble of the past has been wiped out. Feeling happy, Clise strolled towards Kyne.

The dragon lifted her head and regarder her rider with a shake of the tail, her eyes large and liquid. Sighing, Clise leaned onto the dragon's side and patted its nose. A rumbling sound of contentment came from the throat of the dragon.
"It's just you and me now," Clise said.
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"Time to go," Cashiel said. Silently, the group buddled up their belongings and slipped into the trolls controlled territory. Everyone knew that speed was necessary. Swiftly, the group made their way from the forest and across the rocky terrain. A lot of them bent their backs, trying to make as small a target as possible, but then, if they were seen, it really did not make much difference.

 

[ferment8]

Aridol and his awkward group finally arrived at Uiani, all exhausted after a few adventures. The dwarves on the way have decided them an easy target and had attempeted to ambush. Fortuantely, their numbers were not very big and so after certain resistance and running, also Freezia's wonderful magic, they escaped unhurt.

"So is there a reason why we are at this insignificant town of Uiani?" Janwah asked with arched eyebrows. She had eased her tension pretty much after a day of traveling and was getting familiar with her group. She also has began to act like a mother of everyone. She insisted on putting cloaks on everyone when it was a little cold. She also did the cooking during camp, which was delicious.

Aridol replies, "I should n't be really telling you this, since it's official bussiness. But since you have asked this for a hundred times, I guess telling you won't hurt." He rolled his eyes and was received a flat look from Freezia and Janwah.

He said quickly, "I have recieved a letter from the King himself, through the officials who arrived at Caracarn, instructing me to keep an eye on this Clise, who is supposed to be of some importance, although young, in the Dragon Host clan. I guess the King has some communication with the Host's ruler. Anyway, I am told that she has met Romera in Uiani, who happened to be my agent. So I'll go see if I can locate Clise and see where she is going."

Daniel said in puzzlement, "Sounds complicated.", and Janwah gave her son a pat.

"Well, here we are, lets go find this Romera. I would very much like to see on a chair." Freezia said, and they started towards Romera's house.

 

[CJF]

Okay, I just watched A Knights Tale, and I can't help myself. Besides, four characters is a nice number.


NAME: Prince Edward, the Black Prince of Wailes

AGE: 24

GENDER Male

RACE: Human

DESCRIPTION: For those of you who have seen A Knights Tale, he looks like Prince Edward in that movie. For those who haven't seen it, he has dark brown(almost black) hair that reaches barrely to his neck, dark brown eyes, and light skin. He usually wears a loose white shirt, what has a gold fabric linning the bottom of the shirt, and black pants with that are tucked into brown boots. The boots go to just bellow the knees.

PERSONALITY: He's kind, very friendly and can tell an enamy from an ally.

WEAPONS: Edward mostly uses a sword and his bow and arrows. But when he's lucky he uses a lance.

BIOGRAPHY: Edward is the future King of England, but until he marries he's still the Prince of Wailes. He has recently started on an expadition to find at least one of the Seven Seals.

 

[Grimr]

Name: King Erulan
Kingdom: Empire of Romania
Age: 30
Religion: Darkness
Description: http://img-www.theonering.net/images/scrapbook/4530.jpg
Weapons: spiked mace, Sword one of the Seven Seals on his helmet (it is said this seal was turned to evil and gave who ever had it unimaginable power
History: Born in Romania he killed his father when he was ten and became the King of Romania he has plans to find and combine the seven seals and use their powers to control the cosmos.

Place: Castle DarkSkull
Erulan sat on his throne his will bent on finding the rest of the sacred seals and using their power for his own. As soon as he had taken the ancient seal its power became twisted and evil and began to give him unnatural power. One of his generals was at attention as he waited for his master to notice him. What is your report General? My lord our troops have search most of Asia and have heard rumors of two seals guarded by Elves and Dwarves Well then find them Enslave the Elves and Dwarves find the seals and bring them to me. Sir.

 

[Blessed-one]

Luckily, the troll keep seemed to be asleep at the moment, and mist formed out of nowhere, obscuring the group's passage. Everything was quiet, and the trees hardly stirred. It soon came to the point that a chilling feeling swept through the group, and Taren whispered, "Something seems wrong."

"Right you are," Zan replied from his right.