The Land of Daju (males and females both welcome)

[Brazillian_Anna]

OOC: This thread will need someone to play a rouge character, someone to play a warrior, someone to play a wizard, and someone to play a healer.

[All roles filled. PM me if you still want to participate in some form.]

I will play the roles of all NPCs.

If you are interested in playing/participating, PM me.

It is a time of peace, the land of Daju is prosperous. But it could not be possible without the valiant warriors and citizens of the land that worked to hard to make it prosperous. But even in this time of peace, King Nabar knows that danger could come at any moment. You are the group of mercenaries hired by the king to watch over the kingdom and be on the alert for any signs of trouble. Your job is to keep an eye on the criminal elements of the Daju underground, and to be on the alert for threats from the neiboring kindoms. The king has offered a sizable reward for those who take up his call to keep the lands of Daju peaceful for all of its citizens. Do you take his offer? Can you keep this land ahead of any dangers that may lie in waiting?

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The throne room was large. One might even have called it cavernous. It was the most beautiful room any of the heros had ever been in. Many pieces of art were hung on the walls, and a beautiful silk carpet lead up to the throne itself, which was made of gold and encrusted with rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. King Nabar sat in the throne and looked at the four heros, saying to them, "I have called you here on behalf of the Kingdom of Daju. Of course you know that Daju is peaceful and prosperous, but it didn't come easy. Many men and women lost their lives to make it so. This peace and prosperity must be protected. I have hired you to watch out for any signs of trouble, and to do what you can to protect the kingdom." He looked at each in turn, and scrutinized them. "I expect that you'll live up to your end of the bargain of course, or you will not be paid."

 

[Candywine]

Candace "Candywine" MacIntyre
Rogue extrordinaire.
5'6
130 pounds
black hair
green eyes
not overly curvaceous but still beautiful

Candy was a rogue to her clan master, and was ordered to take this job with the king, so that he could get in good with him. She stood there before the king with the other heroes, and bowed ever so deeply. "Your orders are our commands King Nadar. I give my humble services to your cause."

She was wearing black leather armour over her black pants and top. She was also wearing a black cloak with a hood that could cover and conceal herself. No one knew exactly how many weapons she carried, or of what magical abilities they had. She had a sword strapped to her side, and around 30 magical daggers strapped to her body in different spots, where she could get to them easily. She was dressed for comfort and the ability to fight. Her hair was long, but up in a fancy braid, that concealed at least 5 of her daggers.

 

[Makisan]

The young woman bowed her head deeply, dark raven hair falling down, hiding her face. She raised her head, looking at her king through her glasses, dark grey eyes watching him.

"I will do everything I can, milord," she whispered, before bowing deeply, and turning, leaving the throne room.

She sighed, walking through the halls of the castle, the black skirt she was wearing billowing behind her, the front of it going between her legs, the slits of the skirt, going all the way to the top, the fabric being held together by a tight belt. She walked outside, blinking at the sudden brightness. She shook her head, then yawned a bit, stretching. She fixed black her corsett, then rolled up red sleeves of the shirt under the corsett.

"Now, I wait for the others," she murmured, sitting down on the steps of the castle, pulling a casing of cigarrettes from her bag.

 

[Candywine]

Candy followed the other woman outside with a smile. She came up behind her silently and sat down beside her. "Looks like we're in this together, my names Candace MacIntyre, but everyone either calls me Candywine or just Candy."

 

[Makisan]

She took a puff of her cigarette, looking at the woman next to her.

"Merrielle. Nice to meet you," she said, nodding and looking ahead again.

She blew the smoke from her mouth, then sighed softly.

"Well, I can see this mission going horribly wrong at some point..."

 

[Candywine]

Why do you say that?" Candy was curious to her reasoning.

 

[Brazillian_Anna]

The gardeners where in the garden cleaning up and talking to each other. One of them said, "I heard that the Festival of the Moon is supposed to happen in Hifam this year."

"Good riddance," said the other. "That festival was always a breeding ground for criminals. It'll be nice to have them rob venders and pick the pockets of other people for a change."

One who was trimming the hedges turned and looked at them. "You know that the commerce it brings to the town is always a big boon to the city. I for one will be missing it. Besides, small-time criminals aside, I enjoy the festival. The food, the games, the shows, the fun..."

 

[Makisan]

"It's just a feeling I have," She said, looking at Candy before turning her attention to the gardeners.

"Well, thank you for letting us know that," she said, sighing a bit.

 

[poohlive]

Nazamir held the long silken robes close to his body. They clung in perfect forming ripples over him, nothing like a thick cloak at all, if anything the layers of silk made it almost revealing. His broad chest shown underneath, muscula thighs with each step revealed themselves.

His skin pure bronze, someone not from this land originally, it could be obvious when he spoke. His accent was thick, some words he pronounced unrecognizable. Eyes like the desert eagle, running everywhere, searching as if for prey.

He stepped from the castle, glad to have been called to service. He needed money, if nothing else. To be provided for, and use of his magical talents would be even more helplful.

A few others had already come out, he gave them a low bow, respect. His sandy curled hair whipped around him, held still only by the silken shawl over his head. Except for his face, arms and lower legs he was completely covered. A pouch at his side, where idle fingers played with the flap frequently was his seeming only posession.

 

[AriesWolf]

The Savage

Kalin suspected he was the last to arrive, and so walked briskly toward the throne room. His towering bulk sending guards, servants and scribes all scrambling to get out of his way.

"A savage? Here?" Many of them whispered. His tribal origins were not something he hid. At only 21 years old he was the last of the Storm Reavers, a once mighty warrior tribe that had lived for years in the wild rolling plains south of Daju. If his clothes and weapons didn't say that he was a plainsmen, the dark blue tribal tatoos that decorated his body certainly would.

He still wore the garb of his people, despite their honorless deaths. Meaning he wore no shirt at all, and that his pants consisted of the pelts of animals he had hunted and skinned himself. A tooth from each of these animals hung on a long necklace that he had proudly worn since his father had first taught him the ways of his people.

The only thing he wore that was not of his people, was the leather belt from which his weapons, the twin hand axes that had belonged to his father hung. As he stepped into the throne room he greeted the king of Daju with a respectful bow, the man was his elder, and deserved his courtesy.

The King spoke of his kingdom's warrior's who fought the southern tribes (much like his own) to maintain peace, and the need for his people to be safe within their own home. Kalin listened intently, in these northern countries he would need money, and the better he did the more he hoped, he would get paid.

 

[Brazillian_Anna]

OOC: I have decided to open one more to your party, a druid. I believe that I have someone interested in playing the part, and if not, I will find someone interested.

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The gardeners kept talking amongst themselves as the air was calm. It was a beautiful day, the sun was out, and there wasn't a cloud in sight. One of the castle's maids walked past the group of warriors and smiled. "The King has arranged for you all to join him and the princess for lunch, should you so choose to that is," she said, "and it will be ready in 30 minutes." Turning around, she headed into the castle.

 

[Brazillian_Anna]

The princess sat in her room, sighing to herself. She hated being waited on hand and foot. She didn't want to be married off to some prince someday. She wasn't even sure that she liked men all that much to begin with. She was combing her long, blonde hair that trailed to her waist. She was wearing a black corset with a grayish-blue, shoulderless shirt underneath, both of which accentuated her already full bust-line. The princess was also wearing a blue, ankle length skirt with black stockings. She was proud of her beauty, and liked to wear clothes that showed it off, but she did not brag about her beauty to others. As she continued to brush her hair, one of the maids poked her head into the room. "The King expects you to attend the lunch with him today, m'lady."

"But..."

"It's no use arguing with the King young lady."

"Yes, of course Roseka," she sighed again. "I'll be there."

 

[Makisan]

"The King has arranged for you all to join him and the princess for lunch, should you so choose to that is, and it will be ready in 30 minutes."

She raised an eyebrow, then sighed a bit, standing up. She finished her cigarette, then walked back inside, stretching a bit. "Hopefully, we won't have to talk about this..."

 

[Candywine]

Candy got up and smiled. "This should be interesting, they usually keep me out of the castle as much as possible, what with my sticky fingers they say." She grinned and followed the guards to the dining room

 

[AriesWolf]

After the king departed and Kalin was left alone, he wandered the halls for a few minutes, though shortly there after he was told by a guard that he had been invited to lunch with the King and his daughter, so that he may review the purpose of their mission and so that Kalin could meet his "Team Mates". So somewhat reluctantly he followed the Guard off toward the Luncheon.

 

[poohlive]

The wind seemed to have shifted. He paused, his nose in the air, searching for something. He was not sure. A scent, something different. He could not tell in this country, so many new smells travelled the winds here.

Still, this was...

"Lunch," He nodded, repeating the foreign word on his tongue. It sounded odd for a meal, not at all appetizing. Still, he would have to attend. If nothing else then for matters of esteem and respect.

He followed this guard through the maze of halls, emerging in a beautiful room, the center holding a long table with numerous chairs.

He chose one in the middle, alone, wrapping his silken robes around him as he sat down.

It smelled good. Whatever they were cooking. This lunch might be better then he thought.

 

[Brazillian_Anna]

The King entered the hall and took the customary seat at the end of the table reserved for him. He turned to the other warriors. "Please, sit and enjoy your meal." The cooks and servants brought out elaborate trays of steamed carrots, mashed potatoes, and stuffing, boats full of gravy, and glasses filled with wine for all. "My daughter should be joining us momentarily."

Last but not least, there was a large tray wheeled out from the kitchen. When opened, it reveled a fully roasted wild boar. Portions were served to all of the members present. That's when the princess walked in, in an elegant gown that clearly showed off her obvious beauty. She sat at the far end of the table and smiled at the warriors. "It is a pleasure to meet those who will be defending our kingdom from trouble. It is an important mission that you undertake, and we are greatful for your sacrifices."

The King replied to her by addressing the warriors, "she speaks the truth, and I was wondering if any of you had any ideas as to how you thought this assignment might best be undertaken?"

 

[Makisan]

Merrielle ate her food quietly, not saying a word. She pushed her glasses up her nose, fighting the urge to just get up and leave. She felt very uncomfortable being around the king, and being that uncomfortable made her want to smoke. She took a sip of her wine, then placed a hand into her lap, starting to play with her food.

She didn't even know why she was there. She was just a healer, and healers weren't very good outside, in the dangerous world. She wasn't good at weaponry or sorcery, just making potions to heal wounds, posions and other aliments. She sighed quietly, staring at her mashed potatoes, thinking about the mission in its entierty. She wasn't going to be any good to the other members of the team, and she'd probally just slow them down.

She tapped her foot nervously, trying to calm herself down. She clung to her spoon tightly, clinging to the fabric of her skirt, her heart racing. She shook her head, dropping her spoon on her plate and taking a deep drink of her wine.

 

[Brazillian_Anna]

OOC: Where is everyone? You guys have to give me something before I know how to post. GM can't play alone!

 

[Makisan]

(OoC: I already have!! Just waiting for them.)

 

[poohlive]

Nazamir paused a moment, filling his plate with the new foods of this kingdom. Some of them were familiar, some unlike anything he'd ever seen before. He tasted each one, trying his palette with the meat and potatoes and everything.

None of it was bad. Some he liked better than others. He was polite enough to finish his plate, giving thanks to the god for his banquet.

"I am a stranger to these lands, but you sought me for my skills. I am afraid to say I do not know the dangers of this land."

He imagined it had dangers as well as most. Bandits, theives, petty people in search of chaos and destruction.

"You are paying a great price for such warriors. If you would tell us what the danger is, I could provide an adequate strategy for myself, and my fellow members."

 

[Brazillian_Anna]

"You were hired because you are an experienced wizard. I'm not going to hire a wizard in training just because he knows the land. I'm going to hire someoen who knows what he's doing," The King replied. "Also, there is no danger as such, that we can prove," the King said, "but the level of petty crime has soared lately. We expect that someone is behind it, but we as yet have no leads."

The princess looked up from her plate of food and said, "well maybe it's just another one of my oh-so-common bad ideas, but maybe you could try tracking leads at the Festival of the Moon."

 

[Makisan]

Merrielle giggled at the princess's words. "I'm sorry..." She said, clearing her throat. "That was very rude of me," she coughed, eating her food. She bit her lip. It was a shame that the princess's own father wouldn't even listen to his own daughter. She knew that feeling.

 

[Candywine]

Candy smiled at the princess and the king, thanking them for the wonderful meal. She looked around the room at the different things and decided to go against her gut instincts, since she was working for the king now, and leave stuff alone. "You have a beautiful castle my lord, and I thank you for the meal and trusting me inside of you castle with all your stuff."

 

[poohlive]

More petty crime than usual? That was interesting. Nazamir thought perhaps there was an organization involved. Usually, when small criminals got together, some leader to back them up, it meant they could do more, and pull off bigger crimes, in order to get more money.

There might be dozens involved. That would certainly become a challenge.

He sipped at the wine at the table, finding the bubbly taste lively on his tongue.

"This festival of the Moon? I heard it was in Hifam this year. I am unfamiliar with that town, or the festival itself. I will need a guide, or at least someone to teach me about your festivals, and your customs."