The Princess and the Knight/ II

" THE PRINCESS and the KNIGHT / II "

This is a thread that I would like to do with a few good people that will stay with it and to post regularly. Thank-you MAC ....

" The KNIGHT "

His name is " ALLION de LYONN " , a Knight of the Realm who has won his spurs at the age of 21. The youngest son of The Barron of Lyonn de Ellington and with no hereditary rights to Title or Lands. So with his parents blessing he leaves his home in search of adventure and wealth. With a full set of armour, clothes, weapons, a horse, a squire, a page, a servant and a cart & horse, he sets off on his quest.

True to his Vows he protects women, aides the weak, defends the faith and what ever else seems right at the time. Traveling from Villages to towns to cities, always on the move. With each encounter his experience increases and he grows stronger and wiser. After years of traveling, his name preceeds him and has become feared by the lawless, outcasts and enemies of the state. He is now 25 and his retinue consists of his squire, two pages, four men at arms, six servants with two wagons and horses. (Note: the Squire, two pages and men at arms ride horses and the rest the wagons)

OOC: The Knight will be played by me. The retinue will be NPC"s

To start we will need the following:
The Princess;
The Princesses Handmaiden;
The Captain of her guard (and lover of the handmaiden);

Please PM me before posting. If you have any further or additional characters you are also welcome.

The setting to start will have the princess and her caravan under attack and the Knight Allion will rescue her and her party. The adventure is to get the princess home through many trials and adventures. The princess completely dislaikes Allion in the beginning and let things develop from there.

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the crown princess

OOC Arianna Lagressa,18 yrs old long blonde, blue eyes, well built in a softly and alluring way. 5'2 32c-24-33




IC Arianna LaGressa crown princess of the land sits in her coach rather tired of traveling. Her father has just died..leaving poor Arianna all alone in the world of ogres and dwarves. Knowing her responibilty to marry for the crown has her very unsure of herself. She is traveling to the land of the elves, a peaceful race in the Lyons Forest. Her friend and mentor Argos is awaiting her arrival. She hasn't seen Argos in so long..it was when she was really small that he came to see her father about her betroval, but alas the betroval never happened. She has no likely canidate for a husband, wondering if she will ever marry she hear shouting all around her. " Bisby what is happening?" she asks her lady-in-waiting. Bisby was her nanny as a small child barely big enough to see over the battlements.But now she protects her lady's virture from evil men who would want to take the princess away.



OOC Is this ok, I can't seem to get some of it right.

She had ridden this path before in her mind. Here and there with the princess. She had made many a journey with her to lands unknown, yet now as the King was dead, she was in a most particular situation. She must rpotect her liege until the sacred festival of which she must give herself to her husband.

Oh, such agony was bestowed upon the little woman as she sat riding and bumping along. Bisby wasnt as beautiful as the Princess, yet she was handsome. Her brunette hair was swept in a fashionable twist and tied with a herringbone comb. Her dresses werent elaborate yet deep wine with gold twill trim. She had never been down as long as she had been with the King and Queen and now the princess herself had seen fit to make old Bisby comfortable. She surveyed herself in the looking glass doors. Her eyes were deep dark brown, almost black and her skin a milky white. Her ample breasts pushed the seams of her corset yet she was slender.

Drawing back into the here and now, the young voice of the rpincess brought her out of the clouds.

"My dear stay down, voices I hear and not to friendly from the sounds. Oh, do let the footmen know what to do" she said. Her voice was soft yet commanding as she reached for the hand of the princess to comfort her as always


PS: thanks Mac for the invite!!!

Orc Tribal War Meeting

OOC I hope this comes out right..I got the idea that, well just read..lol


IC Night has come to the land again, as the forest fill with the hard, loud rythmetic sound of war drums. Banging in roitous bongs...the night animals of the forest leave in frightened haste. Rushing to escape the hatred soaking every tiny corner the their home. They knew what was happening, and it terrified them. The orcs were planning war...war against man. We go now to the dark circle, called such because the head stands in the middle of the tribal circle, chanting the scrolls worn with the eons of time. Chanting for victory in battle, for strength of the body, for the agonizing death of the enemy, for the focus of the mind. Suddenly the drums halt, there is an ominous silence, as the tribe quiets to hear their leader speak. " We have come tonight to plan battle, the human filth has to be purged from the earth, they must be crushed, so that we, the fearless, strong ones shall rule the world!" his voice booming, echoing around the asselmby. The crowd cheers...screaming at their fearless and most honored leader, a leader who was so fearce that all creatures bowed to him, kingdoms fell in his wake. There has never been a leader such of this..since he started his reign there has never been disention in the tribe, none has ever pushed his anger or power. He was cruel and loved killing other beings..even his own if it called for it. "On the marrow we attack the leader of man, a little girl whos very blood keeps humans alive. With her death comes the fall of man, they will be finally purged from this earth!" They start to celebrate, dancing and gyrating lustfully around their leader..

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Allion de Lyonn was dressed for traveling. Leather breeches and leather tunic, a light chain-mail vest and his cloak. He carries only his sword and his other weapons in in one of the wagons. His retinue is ready to go and they leave the town and head off towards the forrest road.

Travelling about an hour they come upon a small group being assailed by many Orcs. The escort if heavily outnumbered but are standing there groud and doing as good a job as the can. On of my men bing me my shield and me and my four men at arms ride into the fray. Cutting and slashing and stabbing our way to the main carriage. A large Orc knocks me off my horse and I come up swinging, taking the Orc's head. The sudden and furious attack on their flank, the Orcs break and run for the cover of the trees and disappear from sight.

Allion ...."Captain" He turns and colapses from his wounds.

Captain Lucas .... "The Princess!" pointing towards the carriage. He stands dispite his own injuries. Out of the escort, all but two of the captains men remain standing, the others wounded or dead.

I signal for the remainder of my group and they come down the hill and start aiding the wounded.

Allion ...."Hello in the carriage, is everybody alright. I am Allion de Lyonn, knight of the realm, may I be of help?"

Battle of the orc against man...

The forest fill with the clang of steel on steel as the orc engage man. They fight with wild abandon, slashing and cutting their enemies mad with blood lust. Lucus dodges several well laid swings, slashing orc after orc. Noticing the strange knight, he swings over, back to back they fight to protect the leader of man. Breathing hard, laboring to stay alive, he runs he sword thru the last of the orc, the knight dispatching the last in quick order. He looks at the knight, thrust his big hand out clasping the knight in his big paw, " Thank ye Sir, they are a wild bunch, but tis good to av another swordsman at ur side, I say." grinning at the knight in wicked humor," Come and meet my Leign..she will be grateful for ur service." Walking over to the carriage, he calls out softly for Bisby to come out, that tis was safe to do so...."Come out M"Lady, and mlove, tis safe, come and meet such brave a knight, Your Highness"....

Arianna

Being corsetted in the carriage Arianna cries out frightenly to Bisby. Being held in her warm embrace as she comforts her." What is happening Bisby, are they orcs?" Bisby is right there to reassure the young Princess, "Tis alright M'lady all is well Captain Lucus will protect us."Hearing the battle end, and hearing a deep unknown male voice Arianna tenses up in fear..."Who is that?" she asks Bisby bewilderedly. Bisby at this time is starting to leave the carriage, Arianna begs her to stay with her, but then she hears a comforting voice of Lucus saying that tis safe to come out. Arianna is second to exit the carriage. Seeing the stranger she looks at him fearfully unsure of who he is..Lucus and Bisby come back from recovering from her swoon. "Tis a brave knight M'Lady a brave knight indeed!..He came to our aid, ere he dint have to he did anyway, and he faught brave and true..protecting you my Liege." Arianna looks over the knight.. from head to foot, she studies him..." Your name Sir, and from whence do u hail?" Waiting for the knight to answer she starts to think that he is indeed pleasing to look upon. Blushing to the roots of her hair..thinking what an odd thing think about.He can't be a husband to me...I don't even know his name! Or anything about him...like is he of noble blood..where is his family..is he an heir to his father..all that was needed to be a King.Stillwaiting for his answer she stands there impatiently..tapping her dainty foot waiting....

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OOC .... Please see my PM Ladies. Want to clear up a little confusion.

PM me if there are any questions.... Other than that, I think we have a good beginning.

Mac .....

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As the captain makes the introduction, he collapses and I lay him against the carriage wheel and call for one of my retainers.

"Mistress, May I help you," and I offer you my hand and aid you down. My retainer arrives and I instruck him to care for the Captain and to make sure of any other wouned are also helped. My squire and a page come over and I send the page for some water and the squire for something the Lady to sit upon.

"My lady, I am Allion de Lyonn, Knight of the Realm and your humble servant", and I give you a slight bow. "How may I be of service to you?

"Mr. de Lyonn, I beg you to explain this to us" she said. She was a little shaken but not so much that she could not conduct herself.

"we are but a small company of a myself and the Princess. My dear, your Captain is wounded, please allow me to tend to his wounds" again she spoke. Gathering her skirts she made way out of the carriage and down to the ground unaware she was flashing ample amounts of cleavage to the man.

"My dear, would you please reach the velvet bag by the door? Yes yes I know it is a hassle but I think I can fix him if you would be so obliged to do so. Bisby by the way. Elanore Bisby" she said without extending the usual courtesies.

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Allion .... "Here you are Miss Bisby, I assume it's miss, and I have my page bringing our kit down too. I will have them assist you. Is your mistress OK, she seems a little shaken." The squire retuened with a cane chair for the lady and held it while she sat. "Captain, I will see to the men. You are in good hands." I smile at you and Miss Bisby.

Captain .... "Thank you Sir! "....... A pause while you get a breath, "I'll Join you shortly, Sir." and you fall back against the wheel.

I get the last two of the escort who are still standing and uninjured and send them to stand guard by the carriage. I also send my men at arms, two each at opposite ends of the caravan for protection. Meanwhile six walking wounded have been moved to my wagons, while four of the badly injured are tended to where they lay. The captain lost more than half his escort killed. There was three time that many Orcs, The Captain's men had made a good account of themselves.

We gathered all the weapons and armour and any other equipment of any value and was placed on my wagons. Horses there were many and we manged to get a large number gathered up. All of the escorts mounts and another two dozen more. We will be if nothing else, well mounted.

The wounded were loaded on the wagons and I placed the wounded Captain in the carriage with the princess and Bisby. The Princess remained cool and aloff and watched with an air of indifferance.

"My Lady, those are your men, ten wounded and their captain, another twenty and four dead. Your escort a shambles and your caravan now non existant. We will head for the town two hours distant and there to sort all of this out. It is not good to stay here, the Orcs may return and we don't have the strength to repel another such force."

The Princesses carriage, her two serviceable wagons and then my two wagons was now my caravan. My four Armed Men in the rear, the two good men of the escort near the carriage. My squire and two pages were now armed and with me in the lead. We started for town as the noon bells souned from the churches.

Arianna...

As the knight got everything under controll...Arianna watched in silence...staying coldly aloof...but inside she was cringing, she couldn't believe that more of her brave soldiers were gone...but she must morn them in her own time..it mustn't do let this strange knight see her weak. There was still a great deal of the journey left, mustn't fall apart now.. She keeps reminding herself this, and other things...keeping her mind active, she watches the knight..Knight of the realm he said..he does seem very brave..and honorable. But she will save her judgement till later." Yes M'lord...I would appreciate ur escort.." she says softly to him, letting him guide back up into the carriage. " Thank ye M'lord for ur brave actions...u have proven yourself a knight of honor...I welcome you to my ranks.." bowing her fair head slightly, she smiles softly at him...the smile however not reaching her closed gaze. She sits lightly on the silken bench inside, and allows him to kiss her hand, blushing softly. They get on their way..on to the town of Buddings..the church bells ring out the day of rest and worship..glad that it is a holy day, Arianna crosses herself, bowing her head and starts to pray to the souls of the lost soldiers, hoping they find peace. Bisby smiles softly at her mistresses bowed head..


Feeling the carriage slow it stops in front of the chapel...helping her alight, she goes into the church and asks the priest for personal time with him..he gladly takes hers back into his offices. " Bless me Father for I have sinned.." she says softly to him..bowing her head in shame.." I have had impure thoughts of a man...I am shamed to be this way..Father please forgive me.." she pleads of the priest..The priest softly touches her head, and looking at her in a fatherly fashion he quietly asks if the knight was the object of her thoughts. Blushing to roots of her hair she nods slowly.. " Tis alright my child..he is an honorable knight...I knew his father..the bloodline is a good one, a strong one...U must marry for the Crown my dear, if u r killed before the birth of ur first son, the blood of man will seep into the earth and dissappear. Man will fail if u die." Kissing her forehead softly he takes her hand and leads her back to Allion....

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The WHITE ROSE Inn

I leave the carriage, her two men, my four men at arms and my squire to wait for thr princess and follow us on to "The WHITE ROSE Inn". The Inn is the biggest in town and has a stable area best suited for our needs. The Inn is is in the shape of the letter " E"

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"The WHITE ROSE Inn" is a large two story building, the main part being the back of the letter E. Here is the main entrance and greeting room and a counter where to register. to the right is the taver/bar and the left A large dinningroom. Out the back in the mill bar of the E is the kitchens for the inn. The bottom is the personal quarters of the owner and his staff and the other end the top of the E is a seperate wing, with rooms both up and down.

I get the Owner of the Inn and secure the Wing for our party and then I send him to get me the Town Magistrate, Blacksmith, Security Captain and a healer or Physican if they have one. I have all the wounded moved into the first floor rooms first and then the princesses things to the large room on the second floor. All the horses have been put into the large corral. There are to many and we will have to split them up. The wagons have been put in the sheds, large buildings, three sided and an open front and roof.

Arianna...

Stepping out of the Chapel..Arianna sees that a few of her men, and a couple of Allions men wait for her.." Please M'Lady my retainer has seen to our accomidations, please follow us, and we will escort u to the White Rose Inn." She looks at the carriage..and around her at the glorious day and decides to walk,"Send the carriage away...I wish to walk a bit..I'll not be trapped in that thing another moment!"she orders sharply. The town seems to be amazed at the royal escort, they bow and softly yell greetings to the Princess. Arianna smiles softly to the townspeople..enjoying the attention. A small woman breaks through the crowd..in her arms a tiny baby. " Please Your Highness, please kiss my baby for luck..tis hard times ahead, and I want my child protected" she pleads of the Princess holding her child trustingly out for Arianna to take. Grasping the child carefully in her arms, Arianna looks into the sweet innocent face...kissing the child's forehead softly, the babe awakens..looking at such a pretty lady, the babe smiles. "Tis a sweet child u have my dear...his name please?" she asks of the mother..." Tis Aurther..he will be a great knight MyLady!" Arianna gives the child back.."He will be indeed...he has a promising future, protect him well..and when he is of age send him to me." Arianna moves on, continuing her walk to the Inn.

Arriving at the Inn Arianna is met by the staff and Bisby. They escort the Princess to her suite. Seeing a steaming brass tub in front of the fire Arianna squeals with delight.."Yes! I do so require a bath...Bisby will u get the rose pink silk dressing gown, I wish to rest a bit after I bathe." waiting for Bisby to follow her orders, Arianna starts to unhook the bodice of her travel gown. Unlacing the ties, letting it fall from her creamy shoulders. Pinning her hair atop her head, as Bisby unhooks the clasps of her camise. It falls to the floor in a white cloud joining her travel gown. Bisby then unlaces the Princesses camosole...taking it off as well. The Princess now stand in nothing at all, her well formed body soft, and silky..lush curves, high proud breasts..tipped with rose pink tinged nipples. Her stomach is flat, and in the hollow of her silken thighs lies her womanhood, crowned with a soft dusting of blonde curls. Getting into the tub, Arianna sits back and relaxes..Bisby starts to wash her mistresses body...

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Meanwhile I'm having a meeting with the Magistrate and the Captain of the guard. They will double the gate guards during the night and have some others stationed on the street near the inn. The Magistrate will call up the local militia and move as many of the people in the area into town along with all food and supplies.

The Blacksmith will check all of the horses and the wagons and espicially the carriage and repair anything that is needed. The local physican has arrived and is attending the wounded. He promises that those even badly injured will survive. This is good news.

I also informed the Magistrate that we will need several maids to help wait on the princess and to work with the wounded. He will do what he can do.

I ask the Innkeeper to have a meal prepared and to be served in the small dinning room in our wing. Have a server prepared for assisting us and we will set it for eight this evening. He agrees and asks his pardon and leaves to make preperations.

I send a page to the Princess Arrianna with an invitation to dinner at eight tonight in the dinningroom on the first floor.

Hi

OOC I'm waiting for SC to post...

OOC: Just wanted to remind all that I am a slow poster. I do post but not often. Please dont take offense at my slowness. I can catch up by reading what has been posted. You may move my character along if it so moves you if I am to slow.



IC:

Bisby had hoped herself for a hot bath but her Princess came first. She helped soak the young lady in the tub and allow her the ample time she required to soak away the pains of the trip. Road weary, the Princess was never one for long trips. She washed the parts of her body the Princess could not reach and allowed for the places she could.

Bisby turned as the yound lady made her way from the tub and into a dressing gown.

"My Princess, I do not feel that tonight you should be about in the inn. You should rest for the road left to travel is long and the journey will be hard. If it pleases you, I may send to the kitchen and have dinner sent to your rooms" she said. Her voice more of a command than a question. She too was tired and weary and she needed her own rest. There would be a time, and soon of this she was certain, when she would really become the person she was and to protect the future of life as she knew it, Bisby would have to be well rested and ready.

Just as she slipped the gowns over Arianna's head, the knock came at the door.

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Allion's Page ....

The Page reached the outer door to the rooms of Princess Arianna and knocked. I stood waiting for the reply. I had my masters message for the princess and I was to await her reply.

Arianna...

After the Princesses relaxing bath she decides to have a small nap..The bed in the room was a huge fourpostered bed with dark colored hangings..The bedding was a soft down..Arianna nearly sunk from view when she laid upon it.Hearing the door and watching Bisby as she answers the knock..Hearing the invitation she trembles slightly. "Bisby..do I have to attend?" Pouting like a small child she looks at Bisby imploringly.." I'm much too tired to deal with a public supper!" "Tis alright M'Lady..suppers in an hour, you have time for a small nap..now lay down child..I shall waken you when it's time to go.." Kissing Arianna on the forehead as she has done many times as the Princess grew, tucking her in she turns down the oil lamp. Leaving the room. Arianna lays there remembering the face of Allion..his small smile that he bestowed to her in the forest..the touch of his hand still warmed her own. Remembering what the Priest said about her destiny..Realizing not for the first time how much has been placed on her silken shoulders. Princess Arianna cries herself to sleep.


An hour later she is awaken to Bisby's soft shake." Tis time to rise M'Lady..Knight Allion awaits you in the dinning hall" Yawning and stretching a bit Arianna sits still as Bisby dresses her in an emerald gown..Shiney and irridesent, the gown is tight fitting in the bodice, slightly low cut. It drapes her shapely frame in a dark green waterfall. Pulling her hair up..letting some loose curls softly drape her bare shoulders.Slipping on the tiara, the badge of her rank, its made of pure white diamonds..small faceted it comes to a small point on Arianna's forehead. Placing emeralds at her ears, and about her neck, she is ready to face Allion. They leave her rooms, escorted by several guards." Can't be too carefull M'Lady..wouldn't want anyone to nabb ya." Henry, one of the Princesses guards says to her. Leading their way to the dinninghall...They step back a bit, and let the Princess enter the room on her own...grinning wondering what the knight will think of their "Rare Jewel"...Walking slowing into the hall Arianna is trembling..not really knowing why she was so apprehensive..

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I watched as Princess Arianna entered the private dinning room. I stood there wearing my blue tunic with my crest on the front. I bowed deeply to you and then escorted you to the table in the center of the room with two chairs. You sat and I walked around and sat across from you.

"Princess, you look lovely this evening. I let Bisby visit with her Captain. I hope you approve. This is Marie and she will be serving us." Marie walks over and curtsies and then pours the wine..

"To thee Princess, may your journey be sucessful!" I raise my goblet as I toast you.

Arianna

As I sit, I nod at Marie, and smile softly at Allion.." Thank ye kind Sir" I say to him. I sip of my glass and wait quietly as Marie serves the first course...roasted scalons in a light cream sauce. " This is a very nice meal m'lord thank ye for it and joining my ranks.." I blush daintly lowering my long lashes. I take my napkin and place it in my lap. I flutter my long lashes..innocently flirting with Allion. We begin to eat..

Orcs regrouping...

Meanwhile..in the wastelands of Norickson one thousand orcs prepare for war with man..failing in the assination of the crown princess, they gather full forces, all the orc will fight in this battle..they have to get the princess before she joins with the elves. The ground shakes from the war drums pounding..there is loud clanging in the air, as the orc ready new weapons. Huge battle axes, and claymores are forged, shields are made. There is an uproar when two orc disagree with eachother, one throwing the other off the roof of the barracks killing him. The ten leaders of the ten clans..coming to the center of the horde..calling order. All was silent..." The crown princess escaped us again..the enemy is clever..But we will win in this..we will purge the earth of the human filth." The crowd cheers loudly..quieting only when the main leader raised his hands high.."In 3 days hence the princess will reach Lyons forest, the home of the elves..we must stike before she joins with the elves..we will strike in 2 days..this is when they should reach the river Ilon. They must cross the river to continue their journey.." the leader grins wickedly.." We will drown them all, we will hear their cries for help and laugh"..the crowd cheers once again..they start to celibrate with wanton thrusts ..dancing around the fire and the leaders.

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Princess Arinna looks espically beautiful tonight. I am glad that you accepted my invitation to dinner. "What should I call your Majesty, Princess or Princess Arianna or just Arianna. I know what is right in public, but when we are alone like this or discussing whatever, How is it you would like to be addressed."

Arianna

Blushing from his compliment.."Thank ye kind sir, you may call me Arianna in private if you wish." Drinking more from my glass as Marie serves the second course..roasted beef with fresh green vegitables..sweet baby carrots..and honey rolls. "I'll call you Allion..so tell me sir of your family..where are they..do they live?" Looking shyly at Allion as I ask these questions, waiting for his reply..I fiddle with my glass, betraying my nervousness to him..I do love looking upon his face..he is handsome..I blush as my thoughts take flight..