Whispers in the wind

[Sky Jade]

OOC: This is an open thread, so just post your char and feel free to join in. The more the merrier. This is a fantasy medieval based thread. The setting takes place on the continent of El. This means the land has been divided up into kingdom. As far as characters go, I was going for a mix of tradional and non-tradional characters, such as wizards, sorcerer/esses, and magic if so desired. The money system will be the regular gold, silver, and bronze coins.

IC:
Name: Arthur Demonde
Age: 26
He is 6 ft, black hair, blue eyes, lightly tanned skin. He is Duke of a small territory which is a moutainous region.

Arthur hmmed softly as he stood on the balcony outside the throne room, watching the sun set. His territory was a small but semi-wealthy one. Despite the mountains, his people had learned how to farm what land was given to them. This was only Arthur's fifth year as a duke because he inherited the kingdom when his father passed away five years ago.

He shook his head softly and watched the young boys at play in the courtyard below. He envied them, wishing he could do something beside having to rule over his little piece of land. And it wasn't going to get easier because there had been rumors of unrest among the other kingdoms, the possiblity of war breaking out. He knew that the chances of war were pretty good, but he was going to do his best to stay out of it. He was content with what he had.

"If war is to come, let it come. I will stay out of it. In the meantime, I need to find a wife."

He pushed away from the balcony and went inside where a messenger was waiting for him to read a message to one of his neighbors.

 

[papillon24]

Lady Anna Mcknoght

OOC:5'8 delicate and petite. 23.Good friend from childhood of the duke and stay close by at all times. Long hair to the mid waist that never get tied back making her look young for her age. Thought to be one of the most beautiful int he land.

IC: the day had been a lazy one but comforting. the neighboring countries were not so unrestfull at the time to start a commotion as of yet. I knoew the duke had a bit of trouble on his mind and I knew he missed the daywhen we would run free in the medows and along the streams. Sometimes we would ride by horseback thought the farmers fields.

Those days were now gone and his work had started. I picked a tray with some food and a bit of wine up fromt the table in the kitched and headed upstairs with it in hand.

I steped around the corner of the throne room and watched the messenger enter. Quickly I cleared my throat to make myself known.

"Is this a bad time my friend? I thougt you could use a bit of food and a drink to go with it"

 

[Sky Jade]

Arthur smiled as he saw his long and close friend Lady Anna. He shook his head softly.

"No, it is alright M'lady. It's probably just another request for more food supplies. The harvest was well this year, don't you think so?"

He gave her a smile and took a seat on the throne. He took the scroll and read through it for a moment. He nodded softly.

"Send word back to Lord Cargery that he will get a new shipment of wheat in three days. And I expect a little more payment than last time. I was underpaid. Now go."

The messenger nodded and bowed to the Duke before turning and heading out of the hall.

"And what did you bring for me tonight M'lady?"

 

[papillon24]

Lady Anna

"Yes m'lord it has been quite a profitable year." I took a seat near him in a cushioned seat setting the tray on the side table.

"I have not brought much but it should do. It's just a bit of fruit and wine." I handed the challace to him and watched as he took a sip from it.

"You seen down m'lord, would you mind sharing with your friend what might be troubling you." I pushed a small srand of hair from my face as I spoke

OOC: sorry its so short but I'm tired. the next will be more

 

[Sky Jade]

OOC: It's alright.

Arthur took the chalice from her, being careful not to spill a drop before taking a sip. He set the goblet down carefully on the edge of the armrest before picking up a large apple and rubbing it on his tunic.

"Well, politics M'lady. I fear the other Dukes look down upon me because I have yet to take a wife. I have heard rumors that they believe I am not as good as I should be because I do not have any heirs and that they could take the kingdom from me without any trouble."

He sighed for a moment and looked towards the balcony for a moment as servants came in and began lighting candles around the throne room. He took a bit of the apple and chewed for a few moments before swallowing and speaking again.

"Do you believe in such rumors?"

 

[Zircon]

Crewyn

Name : Crewyn Wyllow
Age : 26
He’s about 6’ 2”, with shoulder length jet black hair, and deep brown eyes. Broad shouldered from years of wearing armor. Face is quite ragged looking, well beyond his years, but still handsome.




Crewyn looked out at the expanse before him. The fir and beeches that dot the mountain sides, the lake in the valley and the numerous farms and fields gave an immediate impression of a very picturesque and peaceful place. Some of the mountain tops in the distance still bear the snow of the past winter. Picture perfect as one would come to expect of home.

And it was good to be home. Although it had only been 7 years, time had passed so quickly that he had hardly even noticed it passing.

He knew that it was not his fault he was exiled. The old duke had passed away quite a while ago, and he was certain that the new Duke would not remember him from his misdeeds past. Arthur used to be such a good friend, but because of a small mistake on his part and wrongful blame, he was exiled from the land. For 7 years he had roamed the vast lands beyond the Dukedom of his birth and youth. Sharpening his skills and sword on the bodies of men, a mercenary who only lived to fight. He owned no allegiance except to gold. His sword brought the highest bidders from across the lands.

And it was his sword, and his whole body, drowned in the blood of a Duke’s entire family and household, which prompted him to quit while he still had his chance. The wail of the Duke’s youngest daughter begging for mercy will haunt him for the rest of his life. He saw her face whenever he dreamt, even after 2 years.

A new start back at the place where it all started was what he needed. It would be good to put all the ghosts of his past to rest. And only after then would he be able to put the ghost of that little girl from his mind.

“Good evening, innkeeper. Father, I’ve come home…”

 

[Don/Deb]

Lord Cargery

OOC

Lord Cargery
40 something
Graying dark hair
Brown eyes
6'0"
close shaven beard

Lord Cargery has run his territory for some 20 years now. His wife died almost five years ago from some illness the chemists could not cure.
He has one daughter who is nineteen. He has always hoped she would meet Duke Demonde and they could join thier territories after he married her, but the only woman he seems to pay attention to is that Lady Anna.
His country has suffered from a drought while the mountain region of the Duke seems to prosper.
He has heard the talk of a war. The other surrounding leaders thinking they can defeat the Duke and since he has no ciblings take over his land.

IC

" My Lord a message from Duke Demonde has arrived."

As Lord Cargery reads the message a scowl comes over his face.
" We will get a new shipment of wheat from the Duke, but he wants a bigger payment for it."
" WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS."
His face red with anger.
" Send him the same payment we sent the last time."
" He will not drain us of our gold."
" He takes advantage of his good fourtune and our lack of water and crops."
" LEAVE ME. Leave me alone."
The messanger and the few others in his meeting room leave. The thick wooden doors echo their sound as they close behind them.

His thoughts running through his head.
The others want Duke Demonde gone. My army is not strong enough to do it.
If I can get Lady Anna away from him. Abduct her.
Make him think some one else has her. He will fight for her safety.
He cannot know that we have the Lady.
He and I can join forces, as long as he thinks I am his friend.

Swinging the door to his meeting room open. Lord Cargery yells for his messanger.
" Yes my Lord"
" Send Duke Demonde some extra gold for the wheat."

 

[papillon24]

Lady Anna

"M'lord. I have heard the rumors as well but do not belive them. there have been many a good leaders who have not had hiers. And do not worry, you will one day fine a wife and continue you lineage."

I stood and crossed over to where he sat.

"I have sad news to tell as well my dear friend." My eyes lowered to the floor. I wished not to give him the news of the pressure from my father to marry but it had to be done, and soon.

I took a deep breath before speaking.

"I wish that you are the one who know of my troubles. My father has been pressuring me to marry and already thinks of me as an old maid. Do you think that my friend?"

 

[Sky Jade]

Arthur blinked and looked up at Lady Anna. He smiled and shook his head softly.

"No, I do not believe you are an old maid. You are beautiful and young. You are very pleaseing to my eyes, like the newly bloomed rose in the midday sun."

He lifted his hand and stroked his fingers along Anna's left cheek gently, and down along her jaw.

"You are my dear friend and I wish to see you are happy. It would make me sad if you are ever unhappy."

 

[Insanely Sane]

Some OOC Questions

OOC: Where I frequently used to RP, there were many restrictions for the various different plots. Rules or guidelines that that particular plots creator established.

With that said, I have the following questions:

What sort of character restrictions are there? If you say strictly midieval, do you mean your traditional nobles, peasant, and knight characters? Or are magickal characters allowed? ( Some consider medieval to be along the lines of King Arthur.. ya know...with all them wizards and sorcerers)

What exactly is the setting? Is it a castle, tavern, inn, villiage or entire kingdom?

Are we looking at the traditional monatary exchange of bronze, silver and gold?

Being as how I've never Rped here, are such things as NPCs allowed?

If a combat situation should arise are there such things as autos or a default combat system?

Should slightly more fantasy aligned characters be allowed... are certain races expected to be played as told in story or as is commonly known or are we given the freedom to modify that races typical personalities, traditions, names, abilities and ways?

Would certain character types, by logic, not fit into the setting because of the lack of ease of travel or some other circumstance?

I'm sorry if I'm being difficult, but where I'm used to playing, everything mentioned above ( and some things I can't think of I'm sure ) plays a rather large factor in the various different plots. I wouldn't want to impose or assume something if the same applies here.

Many Thanks,

~IS~

 

[papillon24]

Lady Anna

My eyes close at his gentle touch upon my cheak. "I know it is not true but still the fact of marrying weighs heavy upon my mind. I know not who it shall be. Father insists that he chooses. I do not wish for him to choose. I want to marry for love Arthur. Not because my father wishes for me to."

I stood quickly as I stered at him. I could not tell him that he was the one. We were such good friend and I did not wish to ruin that. Besides, his bride would be higher in status than I. i could feel the tears well up in my eyes.

I turned so that he would not see them. "Arthur, must go now. There are still things to do."

 

[Sky Jade]

He nodded softly as he listened to her.

"Yes, I understand how it is to have to marry out of nessecity instead of love."

As she turned away from him, he stood up and laid his hands upon her shoulders. He leaned forward and whispered softly in her ear.

"Even if you marry another, or marry another, we will also be close. Ever since childhood, I have enjoyed every moment we spent together. If you wish it, I would be even happy if we became lovers, even if it was secret."

 

[papillon24]

I stopped at the idea of us together. It was what I had wanted but the idea was crazy. If anyone would catch us his career as the Duke would be gone.

The feel of his hand upon my shoulder was a comforting one.

"Arthur I would love for that, but you must think of yor duties as Duke. If we were to be caught your lands would be overthrown. I am not the status that a Duke should be found with."

I turned to face him. My had came to his cheek. My voice calmed a bit as I spoke. "It is all I have ever wanted, you and I together. I have loved you for so long."

 

[Sky Jade]

Arthur smiled softly and nodded as she spoke.

"Even if we get seperated, we will find away to be with each other. Has that not how it has always been? Even when you had to leave to go on long trips, we kept in touch. Just because we get married, it does not mean we must stop how we feel for each other."

He reached up and took her hand gently, kissing softly in the middle of her palm. He pulled her forward gently and placed a light kiss on her lips, loving the feel of her soft lips and skin.

 

[papillon24]

It was absolutely heaven. The sweetness of his kiss upon my lips. I reveled inthe fact it was me he was kissing.

My hands came to rest on his sides as I leaned in pressing back into his kiss not wanting to let go. It took all I had not to let the tears of happiness fall from my eyes.

 

[Sky Jade]

He holds the soft kiss for a few moments longer, before breaking it gently. He doesn't pull away, but instead runs the back of his hand along her soft cheek.

"Perhaps this is a little forward, but perhaps we should move to somplace a little quieter. May I have the honor of you joining me in my chambers?"

Arthur smiled softly as he gazed gently into Anna's eyes as he awaited her answer.

 

[papillon24]

Anna

I let my hands rest on his chest for a moment as he asks me to join him in his chambers.

"That sounds just fine Arthur." I lowered my head slightly a bit as my cheecks flushed in my eagarment.

 

[Sky Jade]

He smiled softly and pulled back so that he could take her hand into his. He led her down the hallway towards his room, nodding to one of the guards.

"I do not think we will be bothered tonight m'lady."

He turned to her and gave her a soft kiss on the lips. He reached out and pulled the door open.

"After you m'lady."

He released her hand gently only to reach down and give her ass a soft squeeze.

 

[papillon24]

I followed his signal as I led the way into the room. There had been many times I had sat up late at night for hours talking with him here. I had always admired the fine silks and satins that were the heart of the decore.

I stepped in and my heart raced in both anticipation and nervoursness. I strolled over to the window to gaze down at the land below.

I felt his presence creep up behind me as I came back from my daydreaming. His strong arms wrapped themselves around my waist pulling me in tight.

His scent was heavenly as I took a deep breath in savoring him in every way I could. His lips upon my neck sent shivers though my body as I reached up to place a hand upon his neck, gently caressing.

I turned slowly to face him, The man I loved. My lips reach up to gently place a kiss upon his lips drawing him in.

 

[Sky Jade]

His arms held her close, loving the wonderful feel of her sweet body against his. His fingers stroked gently along her taut stomach as his lips carresed gently over her slender neck. HE closed his eyes for a moment as he mmed softly feeling her soft hand rubbing over his neck.

He smiled sweetly to her as she turned in his arms, kissing him softly. He held her kiss gently as his fingers roamed through her soft strands of hair. He parted his lips as his tongue slid over her soft lips as he held her against him.

"You are the one I love."

He whispered softly as he felt her hands run along his strong back, his eyes gazing into her as he held her close.

 

[papillon24]

It was all I could do not to squeel with delight as he spoke.

"Why Arthur do you continue to torture me?" A light laugh escaped my lips "All these years I have loved you and you have never let my know on e slightest bit you loved me as well. I would not of tried to hide my felings as I always had." My frame pressed into his nuzzeling into his neck.

 

[Sky Jade]

He grinned softly for a moment as he ran his fingers down her soft cheeks.

"I was only waiting for the right time to tell you m'lady."

He mmed softly as her slender frame pressed into his. His other hand slid over her back softly, down to her firm ass squeezing deeply to cause her to press into him more. She could feel the large bulge in the crotch of his pants, pressing aginst her.

"I have waited so long for you m'lady."

He whispered softly in her ear as she nuzzled against his neck, running his tongue lightly over her cheek.

 

[papillon24]

"I have waited for you as well Arthur"

I felt him pull me into his body. I could feel his body ache for me. The warmth ot his touch was too much. I let my hands fall to the lacing on my dress and pulled gently, losening the fabric and letting the dress fall to my waist.

I pressed my body back into his a bit embarrased of my act

 

[Sky Jade]

He smiled softly as he watched her fingers reach up and pull the lace away. He licked his lips softly as he gazed on her soft breasts for a moment before she pressed back into him.

"Mmm..You have a beautiful body m'lady. I would enjoy enjoying more of it."

He pressed his lips against hers gently, slowly deepening the kiss as his tongue danced with hers. His fingers gently pushed the fabric of her dress down more, letting it fall to the floor. He released the kiss softly and then picked her up, carrying her over towards the bed.

He laid her down on the soft fabric as his fingers slid softly over her nipples.

 

[papillon24]

I let my inhibitions go as I felt my dress fall to the floor. MY body felt light as the clouds in the sky as he carried me. All I saw was him. there was nothing else. I felt the silks against my skin caressing my body as he laid me down on the bed. His touch upon my nipples sent a shudder though my body as I breathed in deeply inhaling his scent.

I let my body fall back a bit as I leaned back on my elbows streaching out below him. I reached my arms around his neck pulling him close to me pressing my lips to his.