Fantasy Roleplaying

Nick22 · **Reply #6620 on:** November 03, 2009, 02:48:27 AM

" Thank you"Ilsa said. turning to the others " Are any of you hungry ? We have that bag of food we grabbed from the caravan..."
' which I have been lugging about" Marcus complained. " quit complaining marcus, the bracelet is off and within an hour, we'll be back at my palace. I do hope my servant hasn't been fooling around too much " Minna replied, as Ilsa opened the bag to reveal a large selection of bread rolls. "Adykon, see if Koos is hungry" Ilsa said offering Adykopon a roll of bread.

Noname · **Reply #6621 on:** November 03, 2009, 02:56:15 AM

Rhiga gave Marcus a hug as Adykon fed Kos.

"Ow! Kos! Daddy's finger isn't food..."

After some time, the eccentric mage returned.

"Alright now. The amulet has one charge, and it should take you back to Minbenthac."

"Thank you VERY much." Adykon told the mage. "Is there anything we can do to repay you?"

"Oh no. You've already repaid me. Now, I'm going to see what the explosion did in my crystal ball; the bracelet should have exploded by now, as it is enchanted to do that when removed from the one it was shackled to. Just hold the amulet in your hands and will yourself back to Minbenthac. Remember to keep all of the party within a few square meters of your position, or you will leave someone behind.

Meanwhile...

"That bitch is as good as dead, soon the necklace will explo- OH MY GODS! They teleported it back here! RUN for-!"

BOOM!!

The prince lived, but his pride was wounded, as were his legs. Fortunately for him, he had the best healing mages in the city restore him the health...

Adykon gathered the party together, including Annette and Kuja, along with Vespion, Marcus, Rex, Sasha, Selturma, Rhiga, Minna, Ilsa, Eriol, Arianne, the other Fauxen, Kos, and all the rest. They teleported into the great temple of Minbenthac, much to the surprise of... well, everyone.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #6622 on:** November 03, 2009, 03:00:24 AM

Akio landed gracefully, alongside Touga, Juri, and Akito. Kuja hovered easily above the ground next to Annette, and Miki and Utena ended up on their tails...

Nick22 · **Reply #6623 on:** November 03, 2009, 03:02:26 AM

Marcus blinked as the temple solidified around them "WE MADE IT!" He exclaimed in a joyous outburst. He would have kissed the ground, but better judgement prevailed. "Lets get back to the castle. " Minna said "Rhiga,we can begin wedding preparations in the morning, for now, lets just get home and get some sleep.."

Noname · **Reply #6624 on:** November 03, 2009, 03:14:52 AM

After answering several dozen questions from the temple staff, Adykon was finally allowed to take the party and leave. Because he had mentioned the name "Dememoras", he was told to return as a matter of... great security.

"What kind of security?" he had asked, suspicious. "Temple security?"

"No."

"Civic security?"

"No. Greater."

"Regional security?"

"No. Greater than that."

"Racial security? Ethnic security?"

"No and no."

"Continent-wide security?"

"No. Even greater."

"Global security?!"

"Greater still."

"...Exactly WHAT are you talking about here?!" Adykon asked again, a little annoyed.

"We are talking about security from a threat which is a danger to ALL planes of existence short of heaven and hell!"

"Oh."

Nick22 · **Reply #6625 on:** November 03, 2009, 03:22:06 AM

marcus, didn't care much about demorous at this pint. he just wanted toio reach the safety of minna's castle, anf retire to bed with rhiga..
_ as they approached the Castle minna noticed there was a large dracon stannding the doorway waiting for them.. "father?' she cried out, suprised..

Noname · **Reply #6626 on:** November 03, 2009, 03:43:01 AM

Minna's father, Thallon, had come to greet her. He was tall, even for a fully-grown Dracon male. Wearing a ceremonial robe over his shirt, his clothes were made of fine silk with golden woven into the threads. His black-and-golden garments were decorated with dragons of the latter hue, and he wore a golden belt around his waist, with a golden sword in a scabbard.

"Welcome home, my daughter!" Tallon said, approaching Minna and giving her a hug. "I was starting to grow concerned about you. Your room has been empty for so long, and the staff at the palace I let you have have been asking me where you have been... and... might I ask who these new travelers are?"

Nick22 · **Reply #6627 on:** November 03, 2009, 03:47:38 AM

This is Lady Ilsa, you know her father.. this is Marcus whi work as a Massuer.. this is Rhiga, they are going to be married shortly.. .. This as Adykon, the little ione is his son Kos, these 3 are Rhiga's sisters.. and well I'll let them introduce themselves to you.. sorry for the lengthy absence, but i had to get rhiga back from a very evil mage" minna said."whats the big occassion father? you never visit unless it is something important.."

Noname · **Reply #6628 on:** November 03, 2009, 04:02:05 AM

"Well... this isn't the best time to mention it, but... I have arranged for your marriage, my daughter. You will be married to the tenth son of the Mulros family. Your dowry includes some vineyards to the north, 100 heads of cattle, two chests of gold coins, and a winery along with those vineyards. His family is... nowhere near as rich as ours, but it is well worth it because uniting our two families will create a single piece of land under family ownership, stretching from the northern mountains to the sea. I'll finally be able to build a toll road linking our mines to the northeastern ports, and be able to build it through their lands. I don't mean to pressure you, Minna, but... there's a lot riding on this marriage. If it works out, our family's wealth will rise to heights even your grandfather never dreamed of..." Tallon responded.

Nick22 · **Reply #6629 on:** November 03, 2009, 04:08:07 AM

marraige? " minna blushed crimson. ' i do hope you don't force us into marraige right away father. i need some time to get to know him first.."
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don't be shy' Ilsa said, grinning broadly. we'll have not 1, but 2 weddings to look forward to...'

Noname · **Reply #6630 on:** November 03, 2009, 04:11:32 AM

"Well... you don't need to marry him TODAY" Tallon told his daughter. "He lives in an estate on his family's land, on an irrigated region of land not far from the city. His family expected you to be married to him by now, but since you were on a journey when they came to Minbenthac, I'll have to tell them to spend some time getting to know you better... however, you will have to marry him soon enough."

Chiletrek · **Reply #6631 on:** November 03, 2009, 02:51:35 PM

"Well, it seems that the news were a pleasant surprise for you lady Minna." - Eriol said by making a smile. - "it would be nice that all things begin coming the right way for a change."

Arianne gave some steps and standed next to Minna and then she made a smile on her own, telling very courteously to Minna - "I really hope everything will go for the best for you."

Nick22 · **Reply #6632 on:** November 04, 2009, 12:31:17 AM

Minna nodded mechanically "thank you...She said to Arianee "Father I will accept it, but I will need at least a couple months before the wedding takes place, Preparations for the wedding, inviting all my friends, all those details.. but on the whole I'm excited father, I really am.. this was a wonderful surprise... is he here?"
She askee, looking intently at her father.

Noname · **Reply #6633 on:** November 04, 2009, 12:39:02 AM

Tallon responded to his daughter, with a slight note of concern in his voice.

"He is inside. He's the tall Dracon with red skin, long black horns, gold ceremonial armor with blue gems set into it, and a ceremonial sword with a ruby in its pommel. He's the only one who looks anything like that. There is one... details, however. Instead of months... his family insists that you should have been married to him by now. Therefore... I can give you a week at most. He wanted more time too, but... well... you will be his first wife, and until he gets more, his only wife. You really should enjoy him while you can. I vetted him thoroughly. He's really quite a good young male for you."

Nick22 · **Reply #6634 on:** November 04, 2009, 12:48:25 AM

Minna frowned "Father I have been away for three months trying to rescue my friend Surely they can understand.
_ Unfortunately said a voice behind Tallon. "my family is not known for their patience. I have tried to get them to give us time to know each other Minna, but Unfortunately. " Lucien stepped out in front of her wearing his beautifully polished armor. 'They will wait no longer. 'either you marry her in a week, or we find you a new wife' those were the terms.and to be honest..i would be unlikely to have another wife as pretty as you..
_
Lucien?Ilsa started " you were a classmate of ours. "Yes, as was margas. We were just catching up on old times.. Its good to see you again Ilsa" Luvien bowed in her direction, then turned to the others 'Lucien at your service.. please come in and rest i'm sure you have lots of stories to tell."

Noname · **Reply #6635 on:** November 04, 2009, 12:55:55 AM

"Yes... we went to the same academy together... that's right." Lucien thought to himself. At 25 years old, he was eager to be married. At 21, he had gone off to fight in distant lands, hoping to earn fame and treasure. He won the latter, but not the former. He returned to his family and to a manor house that his father had built him, parceling out a share of prime family land. Minna's dowry would almost double his land holdings, and do much to increase his wealth, giving him the capital needed to expand his property further...

Lucien led Minna and Ilsa into a living room with many soft chairs and tables. They all had a seat...

Nick22 · **Reply #6636 on:** November 04, 2009, 01:06:53 AM

As Ilsa sat down, another guest stood up 'Minna isn't the only one getting married ilsa' the guest said, turning towards the gathered group. Lord Margas , for it was he, was the eldest living son in his family, his elder brothers had all been killed in battles, so his familiy's hopes had been laid on his shoulders. Margas was tall with a plesant face. He wore a sea green suit of armor with his family crest inlaiden with gold on the brest plate.He happened to be a very skilled mage, which had served him well in battle. He was slightly older than Ilsa, who had secretly had a major crush on him. Margas held a letter in his claws, which he now gave to Ilsa to read ' Lucien and I were just catching up on old times. i sent a letter to your father and.." Margas began but was cut off..
_
You.. asked.. to.. marry me' didn't you?' Ilsa turned a crimson shade, as she began reading the letter, which indeed was a response to Margas' request for marriage. Her fathers response was clear and uneqivocal: he approved of the marriage.
"so... in say a month, you and i will be married. I'll be moving in here to live with you, as this castle will then become mine.." Margas said with a smile.

Noname · **Reply #6637 on:** November 04, 2009, 01:32:01 AM

Marriages among the rich Dracons were as much about property and money as they were about love and attraction, if not more so. There was also a distinction between those merely rich, like Lucien, and super-rich, like Tallon. Lucien owned an estate from which to draw an income. He had over a thousand workers on his lands and could live a very good life. Tallon, by contrast, had tens of thousands of workers in dozens of different properties. He held mines, quarries, ranches, toll roads, ships, mills, and plantations, wineries, breweries, and even collected rent on apartments and inns he owned. In addition, he also had his own smiths, carpenters, coopers, weavers, and other artisans in order to make his vast operations truly self-sufficient. It was no surprise that Lucien wanted to be in a beneficial association with him and his family, and by marrying Minna, become part of that family.

Nick22 · **Reply #6638 on:** November 04, 2009, 01:43:30 AM

margas sat down next to Ilsa, who finished reading the letter and slowly handed it back to him. This marriage would be very beneficial to both involved, Ilsa would get the prestige of being married to an eldest son, which was very rare for a daughter of her birth rank, and would get the full income of the inlaws. Margas would be marrying into one of the dracon world's richest families, and gain a share of the prestige and rank of his father in law. While the marriage was in part a union of political needs, Margas and Ilsa had respect for each other dating back from thier studies, this marriage would be an affectinate one, and the two wre well-matched.

Noname · **Reply #6639 on:** November 04, 2009, 01:50:53 AM

Lucien looked around, noticing the sheer opulence of his surroundings. Then he looked at Minna with a smile. "My dear, we are to be married soon. While you are a joy to behold I... I know so little about you. I want to share your life, your love, your... your... how was your day?"

"And I'm going to cut the romantic speech crap" he added mentally. "It sounds so odd. I like her a lot, but... I'm no good at speeches" he thought.