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He stood on the prow of the long ship blue eyes looking across the water toward Ibania, Isle of the Elves. Sure, Roland had met one or two, even befriended one long enough to learn some of their language. Just enough to make an ass of himself, he was sure. The island was predictably enough covered with trees, and Roland could see no obvious signs of a city; which of course did not mean that one wasn’t there.
According to Sariaen, the elves incorporated their cities into the woodlands, and not the reverse as was the custom of humans.
More importantly, he had taken the time to learn some of the fighting style that made them such fearsome warriors. The magic that they weaved with swordplay had fascinated Roland enough that he volunteered to come to Ibania to learn from them, and to be the Ambassador from Storm Cleft, a prosperous merchant kingdom with trade that went far along the Steel Sea and its surrounding countries.
Others were more prosperous, or more populated, but Storm Cleft controlled a key narrows which nearly every ship travelling from east to west had to pass; which allowed them to charge a safe passage fee. A fee which allowed the small country be able to hire the best standing navy, and marines in the region.
Roland had served for nearly ten years as a marine, working his way through the ranks, rising to commander of the first brigade, and as such, the personal bodyguard to the king. The life of luxury that Roland had enjoyed in no way diminished his skill with sword and shield; in fact, the extra free time allowed him to perfect the art of death dealing by blade.
He knew his primary purpose was to serve as Ambassador, but he certainly hoped that there would be many opportunities to learn how to fight with the Elven Double Blade. A staved weapon, with a blade the length of a broad sword attached to each end. He had watched Sariaen practice with it for nearly eighteen months, a daily routine that eventually lead to his coming to Ibania.
As the longship approached the shore, from the sea rose a coral pier long enough for the ship to pull alongside. At the end of the pier he saw Sariaen standing with a small entourage of elves. A smile split his face as he disembarked his dark hair and swarthy skin making the teeth seem all the whiter.
“I see the waves and sun have been good to you Roland, welcome to Ibania.”
Roland bowed forward slightly, “Stream and wind, have been kind to you my friend. I bring the friendship of Storm Cleft, I thank you for the welcome.”
Sariaen approached and the man and elf hugged momentarily before turning toward the shore. A glint of silver caught Roland’s eye in the tree and he stopped short a moment looking where he saw the movement associated with it. Sariaen caught his friend’s glance and said, “Your anticipated arrival has been the subject of much conversation, and consternation, among The People. Not all are happy to have you here, but all are curious as to who and what you are.”
Roland glanced, “What I am?”
“A human with enough manners to learn some of our language, and enough sensitivity to think our fighting styles are beautiful. A rare combination.”
Roland’s baritone laugh washed over the pier as he said, “Beautiful and deadly.”
Sariaen conceded the point and said, “Come, let’s get you to what you would call the palace, and settled in. Dinner is tonight with both my father and sister.”
Roland smiled and nodded, “Of course. Tomorrow is soon enough to find a place to settle into.”
Sariaen smiled, “Tomorrow? Oh no, the welcoming ceremony will take at least two days, we are cutting it short for you.”
Roland’s face barely contained the shock he felt then a wry smile crossed his face, “Good thing this won’t be the first two day drunk you and I have been on.”
He stood on the prow of the long ship blue eyes looking across the water toward Ibania, Isle of the Elves. Sure, Roland had met one or two, even befriended one long enough to learn some of their language. Just enough to make an ass of himself, he was sure. The island was predictably enough covered with trees, and Roland could see no obvious signs of a city; which of course did not mean that one wasn’t there.
According to Sariaen, the elves incorporated their cities into the woodlands, and not the reverse as was the custom of humans.
More importantly, he had taken the time to learn some of the fighting style that made them such fearsome warriors. The magic that they weaved with swordplay had fascinated Roland enough that he volunteered to come to Ibania to learn from them, and to be the Ambassador from Storm Cleft, a prosperous merchant kingdom with trade that went far along the Steel Sea and its surrounding countries.
Others were more prosperous, or more populated, but Storm Cleft controlled a key narrows which nearly every ship travelling from east to west had to pass; which allowed them to charge a safe passage fee. A fee which allowed the small country be able to hire the best standing navy, and marines in the region.
Roland had served for nearly ten years as a marine, working his way through the ranks, rising to commander of the first brigade, and as such, the personal bodyguard to the king. The life of luxury that Roland had enjoyed in no way diminished his skill with sword and shield; in fact, the extra free time allowed him to perfect the art of death dealing by blade.
He knew his primary purpose was to serve as Ambassador, but he certainly hoped that there would be many opportunities to learn how to fight with the Elven Double Blade. A staved weapon, with a blade the length of a broad sword attached to each end. He had watched Sariaen practice with it for nearly eighteen months, a daily routine that eventually lead to his coming to Ibania.
As the longship approached the shore, from the sea rose a coral pier long enough for the ship to pull alongside. At the end of the pier he saw Sariaen standing with a small entourage of elves. A smile split his face as he disembarked his dark hair and swarthy skin making the teeth seem all the whiter.
“I see the waves and sun have been good to you Roland, welcome to Ibania.”
Roland bowed forward slightly, “Stream and wind, have been kind to you my friend. I bring the friendship of Storm Cleft, I thank you for the welcome.”
Sariaen approached and the man and elf hugged momentarily before turning toward the shore. A glint of silver caught Roland’s eye in the tree and he stopped short a moment looking where he saw the movement associated with it. Sariaen caught his friend’s glance and said, “Your anticipated arrival has been the subject of much conversation, and consternation, among The People. Not all are happy to have you here, but all are curious as to who and what you are.”
Roland glanced, “What I am?”
“A human with enough manners to learn some of our language, and enough sensitivity to think our fighting styles are beautiful. A rare combination.”
Roland’s baritone laugh washed over the pier as he said, “Beautiful and deadly.”
Sariaen conceded the point and said, “Come, let’s get you to what you would call the palace, and settled in. Dinner is tonight with both my father and sister.”
Roland smiled and nodded, “Of course. Tomorrow is soon enough to find a place to settle into.”
Sariaen smiled, “Tomorrow? Oh no, the welcoming ceremony will take at least two days, we are cutting it short for you.”
Roland’s face barely contained the shock he felt then a wry smile crossed his face, “Good thing this won’t be the first two day drunk you and I have been on.”