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Post by Gwendolyn on Aug 16, 2023 11:47:59 GMT -5
Gwendolyn sat in the stands as the bard shouted in his large conical speaker. “Hear ye Hear ye, come one come all the joust between sir’s Acatel and Brot is about to begin!” She squirmed with anticipation, Jousts after all were the pinnacle of royal showoffsmanship. Ever since she was a girl it had been a dream to be jousted for in a tournament such as this, to give a favour. Though in her dreams it was her in the nobility view and not in the bleachers with the crowd. It was nice to blend with the common folk, but the smells were near atrocious. Questionable meat legs and fried foods abound, and there was a Zeinavan Kebab vendor nearby who had been pumping spices into the air for the last two hours to attract customers. Even the small censer by her side, and the perfumed veil covering the lower half of her face did little to stop the onslaught. She digressed, suck it up buttercup and all that. She was here to mingle with the common folk after all, coming not as a noble but a salt of the earth woman here to be an approachable emissary to promote immigration to the Frost Gale. She would see what opportunities fate had to offer her today in the means of conversation. Quest Name: Enjoy the Festival! Participants: Two or more Location: Sol City Post Requirements: 4 posts per person, 150 words per post Reward: +1 Renown, +1 Mystical Archive Ticket Description: The festival is booming, and all that is required of you is to have fun! Stroll through Sol City partaking in any kind of festival-like activity. You can attend the joust, or participate in a sword duel. Maybe watch some jugglers or Bardic Virtuoso's perform in the city square. Enjoy some of the rare cuisines found across Charon at local vendors and markets. The choice is up to you, as long as you enjoy the festival! (This quest can be completed once per character, however you can only earn the Mystical Archive reward once per member, regardless of how many times it is completed)
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Post by Zeroskills-Zenshu Nightbreaker on Aug 16, 2023 12:02:32 GMT -5
Zenshu finally arrives at the festival to watch his first joust match this sort of tournament was new to him. Seeing all of the people gather to watch to renowned men fight awed him to the point that he wanted to join in an try his hand. But first he needed to learn more of the rules. Zenshu made his way onto the bleachers to find as seat and possible find someone who could give him the basics of what happens in this event. As he sits down he notices that there is a woman with a vail sitting next to him as if she has seen or been to one of these events before, He proceeds to introduce himself to her "Hello Miss I am Zenshu adventurer of the Bamboo Forest, may I ask you a few questions as this festival and tournament are all unfamiliar to me?" Zenshu stares at her in wait for a response as the introductions begin for the match. He is so intrigued by the smells and cheering of the crowed and has now become excited to figure out how he can participate in a scrimmage of his own.
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Post by Gwendolyn on Aug 16, 2023 16:49:48 GMT -5
Gwen tears her eyes off of the first bout to address her new acquaintance. The green and black half-dragon seemed eager to learn, so she didn’t mind sharing that much. “Hello, Lady Gwendolyn Mystwud, of the Frost Gale, a pleasure to meet you. Please ask away, you’re telling me you’ve never been to a tournament at all? Or just this one.”The sound of wood splintering and the crowd roaring signalled that the first bout had finished. She returned her grey eyes back to the field to see Sir Acatel parading on his horse while Sir Brot was being assisted off the ground by his page. “See there, Sir Acatel represents the Fighters Guild, while the loser represents the Knights of Duros, who fight for the crown. It’s a friendly bout, but those two factions have butted heads for years. Adds some flavour to the joust.” She says, watching Sir Brot climb back onto his steed, glaring at his opponent.
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Post by Zeroskills-Zenshu Nightbreaker on Aug 16, 2023 17:10:18 GMT -5
Shocked he is speaking to a real noble Zenshu speaks nervously as to not show his lack of knowledge "My lady please excuse my ignorance, but I am from a smaller village in the Bamboo forest this is my first time in Sol city so all of this is completely new to me. Where I am from its a small community of primarily monks, fishermen, and adventurers." Hearing the crowd roar and cheer startled Zenshu a bit but also excited him it was so hard for him to peel his attention away to ask his questions. With awe in his eye he finally turns to Lady Gwendolyn and yells loudly so that she is able to hear him over the crowd "HOW DO I PARTICIAPATE IN A MATCH!?<turning a shade of red> slightly embarrassed and a lot quieter he apologizes for yelling so loud and then states" Lady please help me id like to participate in a match even if it is of lower standings I have trained with a blade and would like to test myself." It amazed him how two people who seemed to hate each other were able to hold back enough not to kill one another he knew that was real control. His heart beats hard in his chest the dragon blood running through his veins craves a fight.
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Post by Gwendolyn on Aug 16, 2023 17:31:53 GMT -5
She laughs cheerily at the enthusiasm coming from the foreigner. Such energy and excitement would surely make for an entertaining fight. “All right, All right, listen. Let me go talk to the organizers, theres a small break after the next bout where we might be able to squeeze one in. Might have to flash my badge but I’m sure we can swing it. Meet me by the stables in 15 minutes ok?”
She stands, shakes his hand and strides off looking for the crier. It wasn’t too hard to find afterall, given the mans proclivity for shouting into that horn. She walked up and tapped him on the shoulder. “Ah yes, how may I help you madam, I’m quite busy as you see!” He says, not really paying attention to her as he announces the winner of the joust between the two noblemen. Gwen clears her throat, before positioning her hip so that the noblewomans badge she wore would be more evident before speaking. “Ah yes, busy I’m sure. I am Lady Gwendolyn of the Frost Gale, and I’ve been challenged to Joust by … Sir Zenshu of the Bamboo forest. We’ll be going next.”
He looks at her, then her badge, and then back at her before responding. “Oh, a million pardons my lady, Gwendolyn was it? Of course of course, we have an opening just as these two clear off the field. Just bring your horses to the starting line and we’ll have your bout.” “Thank you kind sir” She offers with a smile, before tossing him a sack of twenty solars to make it worth her while, and to not actually investigate the royalty of Sir Zenshu. She headed off to the stables, paying a small fee to rent two horses and some lances and to wait for the challenger.
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Post by Zeroskills-Zenshu Nightbreaker on Aug 16, 2023 18:21:32 GMT -5
Zeshu is now feeling his nerves as he stands and makes his way to the stables, the closer he gets the more excited he becomes his first debut in the large city of Sol. It was at this time he thinks to himself "I wonder if my true father is here, I do remember my mother saying he was a man of noble blood.... hmmmm what was his name again." As he finished his thought he sees Lady Gwendolyn standing at the stables with a couple lances and the reigns to a couple horses. He looks the lady up and down and says "My Lady Gwendolyn how were you able to persuade the crier to allow me to partake in this tournament?" Then he looks around to identify who he will be his opponent he sees a group of strong warriors on the other side of the stables looking at them and the size of a few of them started to make his dragon blood burn with a need to battle he then curiously asks Lady Gwendolyn "if one of those men will be his opponent?" This will be his first time utilizing a lance but he has been trained in the basics of many weapons from his master, the lance reminded him of a larger bowstaff/quarterstaff with the end narrowed and blunted off. Bowing to his new found friend he reaches out to grab one of the lances from her and the reigns of one of the horses. Zenshu now has a swelling excitement in his chest for he knows this is his first step in getting some renown for himself. Then he remembered he had not the slightest clue on what he was supposed to do during the match.... but he was prepared for anything. He looks at the lady with a hesitated smile and asks okay Lady Gwendolyn what is it "I am to do now?"
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Post by Gwendolyn on Aug 17, 2023 16:19:39 GMT -5
She gives a mischievous grin, before replying along the lines of “I have my ways” Before chuckling and replying “Nope! This woman will be” Before turning her voice down to a whisper. “I convinced the crier that you’re a noble, but those guys over there will ask for documents. Let’s get your rep up a bit before you're in the jousting circuit for real”
Truth be told this was her first time utilizing a lance as well, and she normally had her weapons fight for her instead of guiding them herself, so this would be a bit of a learning experience. “All you gotta do, is when they say go, try to aim for my breastplate and not my face! The page with guide your horse to the starting line, good luck!” She offers before another page guides her own horse off to the start. She shoots the crier a look before donning her helmet, a black, snarling visage with glowing red eyes, and taking her and her horses place on the starting line. “Friends come one come all. We have a last minute entry, Lady Gwendolyn Mystwud of the Frost Gale! Versus, Sir Zenshu of the Bamboo Forest! Please give up a round of applause for these competitors, and we’ll get this joust going!” The crowd roared, mostly excited for more action.
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Post by Zeroskills-Zenshu Nightbreaker on Aug 17, 2023 17:22:16 GMT -5
Zenshu climbs up onto his horse excited to participate against his new acquaintance, he looks back at lady Gwendolyn to give a bow of gratitude as the page guides his horse to the starting area. It was at this time that he realized he was not wearing any armor how could he forget to purchase some, in his exactment an love of battle he rushed himself into another interesting predicament. Shrugging off the thought and remembering he had dragon blood meaning his skin has always been tougher than most people he has known.
The crowed cheering louder than ever starts to get Zenshu's blood flowing his dragon nature started taking over. Zenshu gets to the starting line and looks across the field toward where he thought Lady Gwendolyn would be but to his surprise it was some one in a different unfamiliar armor.
At this point he hears the crier's announcement “Friends come one come all. We have a last minute entry, Lady Gwendolyn Mystwud of the Frost Gale! Versus, Sir Zenshu of the Bamboo Forest! Please give up a round of applause for these competitors, and we’ll get this joust going!” With that the Crowed goes berserker and his horse takes off... not knowing fully what to do Zenshu raises the lace and aims for this new opponent's chest. As he is charging towards the other side he can see Lady Gwendolyn sitting on the other horse she rented holding her lance. For that moment he took his eyes off of his opponent he feels a hard THUD ram into his chest, the moment he felt it he gripped harder on his reigns as to not fall off the horse he also feels the end of his lace hit something as well. It was at this moment he remembered it he remembered the name his mother said was his fathers<Lucian Nightbreaker>...
Dazed a bit his horse finishes its trot towards Lady Gwendolyn as he nears closer he manages to shout "My Lady what is going on what is it I am to do now? Shall I continue another round!!?!?"
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Post by Gwendolyn on Aug 17, 2023 23:24:26 GMT -5
The horse going at full speed, the lance rams into her shoulder on the left side, knocking her backwards. She almost let go of the reins, but managed to stay on as the horse trotted out to the other side. Rolling her shoulder to relieve some of the pain, she tossed her used lance off over to the page who had a fresh one ready. She could see Zenshus page offering him another as well before he is led back to the other side. She shouts back at him, forgetting he was altogether unfamiliar with these sorts of events and had missed the dashing conclusion of the last bout. “First one off their horse lad! Get ready!” The horses are maneuvered into position by the pages and the Crier shouts his call for round two. They rocket towards each other, Gwendolyns lance aimed and raised before the moment of impact. A loud CRACK could head, and the wind was taken out from her chest. She felt weightless as she flew through the air, before the jolt of impact with the ground brought her back to reality. Grasping for her helmet and armour straps at the same time, desperate to escape, she managed to throw off the helm and gulp for air. Looking down, she could see the massive dent in her plate. Smack dab center. Beginners luck to be sure. With the pages assistance she stood, letting the platemail clatter to the ground as the last of the straps are disconnected. She hadn’t yet seen how her opponent had faired, her lance had snapped in half so she must have hit something. "Zenshu, you alright?!" She shouted over the roar of the crowds.
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Post by Zeroskills-Zenshu Nightbreaker on Aug 18, 2023 11:46:23 GMT -5
His excitement at an all time high Zenshu could not remember the last time he had this much fun, Bairly able to hear Lady Gwendolyn over the crowed seen her as her page was handing her a new lance. With a interested grin he looks down at his own page handing him another. Zenshu heads to the starting line waits for the crier to make the call for round two, the minute he heard it he gave his horse a hard kick and his horse took off like a bolt of lightning aiming his lance square at Lady Gwendolyn's chest.
A thundering CRACK fills the stadium, Seconds before her lance impacted him Zenshu adjusted his body 2 inches to the right so that he would take the force of the hit in his shoulder. The hit to his shoulder spun him on his horse his dragon instinct caused him to squeeze his legs tight to his horse now riding the horse on the side of its stomach. In immense pain throughout his shoulder he looks to Lady Gwendolyn fearful that he may have injured her.
To his surprise she was on the ground already striping away her armor, as this luck or was this fate he thought as he let go of the horse and fell to the ground. Dizzily standing up to go and thank the lady for this wonderful showing and opportunity. Bowing towards her an as he rises he shouting "Lady Gwendolyn I am so grateful for this opportunity you have given me you are a tough woman I have never face one so lively." he moves closer and continues in a lower voice "I shall be fine merely burses nothing life threatening and nothing I haven't sustained before, might I ask you a few questions when you have time in a more quiet setting?" turning to walk away he nods and states "I hope to see you soon my new friend I shall be at the tavern the next three days around noon, after that I must return home to Kogazasto village within the bamboo forest." He walks out of the stadium filled with excitement and hope, hope to finally figure out this man who is his father this man he has never known and until now couldn't remember his name he softly whispers to himself "Lucian Nightbreaker I will find you"
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