Dragon Age (recruiting again, started)
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Since Pyro is busy, I've written a time-lapse to continue the RP and he's given it the green light (and edited in the details he wanted). I'll post as Neria after one of you guys
As the recruits slept, the silent calm of night was quickly replaced with a magnificent dawn. As the sun rose, so did the many Greywardens and soon the castle was filled with activity. From the hearty sparring in the halls and courtyards, to the silent, reserved whispers in the libraries and the clangs of cutlery and bowls from the mess hall, the Wardens were up and doing their assigned duties and from the tallest tower to the docks below, the castle was a buzz of activity.
Jason waited patiently in the courtyards. He had left messages for the recruits to join him when they were ready with the guards. There was no-rush however, the day was still young and Maker be damned the Darkspawn weren't going to disappear.
Two of the newer wardens stood next to him. All three of the wardens talked in a low whisper, casting glances up into the sky and over towards the opened gate.
After getting up, Laurence heard knocking on his door. After opening the door, Laurence fond one off the guards standing there.
"I got a message from Jason for you, he says to meet him in the courtyard." the guard told him.
"Why thank you, I will be ready in a couple of minutes" Laurence told the guard.
"I got a message from Jason for you, he says to meet him in the courtyard." the guard told him.
"Why thank you, I will be ready in a couple of minutes" Laurence told the guard.
I am tempted to let him show off a bit with him climbing down the window and making his way like that to the courtyard. I am not sure if it is oke with you guys.
Darius sat at the small desk in his room. A small book laid with fresh ink upon it. Once more he wrote of the day's events, a journal of sorts perhaps to be passed down to his kin when the time was right. He placed the book back within his coat he wore outside as he laid down in bed. Was the young lord doing the right thing? Entrusting a madman with his son, of course the child and he himself bore the blood mage no threat to his plans, even if his own son would surpass the blood mage, the feather insured that they would work together as long as it remained whole. Laying on the small bed he stared at his ceiling. Thoughts of songs and words drifted to his mind as he went into a light slumber. Even within the realms of spirits he was always wary.
However sleep would not come to him. A light rasp on the door as he awoke. "What is it?" His voice coughed outward as he opened the door.
"Warden Jason wishes to speak with you Ser Ania in the coutyard." He was told by the guard.
"At this bloody hour? This better be the initation or whatever." He murmered in response as he dressed. A long black coat over his armor that his blades and guitar strapped over his pack. In moments he was dressed and headed out to the grounds.
However sleep would not come to him. A light rasp on the door as he awoke. "What is it?" His voice coughed outward as he opened the door.
"Warden Jason wishes to speak with you Ser Ania in the coutyard." He was told by the guard.
"At this bloody hour? This better be the initation or whatever." He murmered in response as he dressed. A long black coat over his armor that his blades and guitar strapped over his pack. In moments he was dressed and headed out to the grounds.
I don't think that would be possible. The wardens would have made it nearly impossible for anyone to climb up and down the towers. Not to mention the wardens manning the walls would fins something suspicious about a man climbing down the fort. You character will have plenty of chances to show off in the future though.
Jason nodded to the warden standing to his left, sending him over to the straw dummies to practice his sword fighting abilities. He looked back over at the other man and whispered something into his ear. The man nodded and walked off to the other side of the courtyard which housed the forts many targets.
Jason then crossed his arms and waited for the other recruits to finish their breakfast and meet him in the courtyard. He was almost certain he had sent messages to all of them. Either by messenger or by leaving messages on their doorsteps before he had come down in the morning.
Well, there has to be a beginning quest like on the original Dragon Age... after that there will be the initiation.
Yes, but this is set before either game, where knowledge on the darkspawn is limited. That is why you will need to gather the darkspawn blood
It began as a pleasant whisper. Comforting him in his sleep, and for a while, Allister didn't want to leave. But then, the Whisper increased in intensity. Slowly but surely, it evolved into the scream of An Abomination. Calling out for his flesh and demanding his blood.
Allister jerked awake as soon as the Ethereal Demon was about to go for his throat. He barely made a sound as he opened his eyes. Unlike last night, he was emotionally and physically strong now. The only reason he was even that pathetic was because of the Trauma of losing everything he had worked for and being unceremoniously drafted Allister reflected.
He shrugged and took his Staff. After changing into a nearby dark robe, he left the room as it was. Broken and Twisted by the Bloodmage's Wrath from last night. He politely asked the Soldier guarding his door, who apparently hadn't slept for the past 10 hours, as to where the recruits where gathering. The soldier nodded shakily and pointed to the Courtyards. Allister nodded politely and walked briskly away, his mind clear from the 10 hours rest.
As he entered the Yard he spotted the Visage of the Elder Warden and decided to keep a low profile. He stood around the Garden, waiting for the rest of his companions to arrive.
Allister jerked awake as soon as the Ethereal Demon was about to go for his throat. He barely made a sound as he opened his eyes. Unlike last night, he was emotionally and physically strong now. The only reason he was even that pathetic was because of the Trauma of losing everything he had worked for and being unceremoniously drafted Allister reflected.
He shrugged and took his Staff. After changing into a nearby dark robe, he left the room as it was. Broken and Twisted by the Bloodmage's Wrath from last night. He politely asked the Soldier guarding his door, who apparently hadn't slept for the past 10 hours, as to where the recruits where gathering. The soldier nodded shakily and pointed to the Courtyards. Allister nodded politely and walked briskly away, his mind clear from the 10 hours rest.
As he entered the Yard he spotted the Visage of the Elder Warden and decided to keep a low profile. He stood around the Garden, waiting for the rest of his companions to arrive.
Morning.
Was there any time of day Neria despised more? It always brought back memories of her young childhood where her master would burst into their chambers, raving like the madman he was and demanding his needs be sated by her mother.
Her mother would reluctantly oblige their master and leave Neria alone. This had been before Neria had developed, both her her physical beauty, magical and martial prowess. Little did she know once she did things would become much worse.
Neria stepped gracefully out of bed and was about to don her clothing once more when a knock at the door disrupted her. She hastily threw on her armour, a revealing chain-mail and light plate mesh that highlighted her curves yet more importantly, her breasts were just visible enough to captivate the imagination but concealed enough to be deemed tasteful.
She opened the door to reveal a large Warden standing there, she looked up at him, smiled and he flushed bright red before sputtering something about Jason in the courtyard, then hastily excusing himself.
'Wardens are so easy'
She finished outfitting herself, re-sheathing her sword and strapping her specially made, Tevinter fighting shield to her back and exiting the the courtyard. Once she arrived she saw Jason waiting patiently, flanked by two of the Wardens she had socialised with the previous night, however not all the recruits had arrived and so he would most likely wish to wait.
'Fine by me'
She took a seated position by some steps and casually sharpened first her sword and then, the already razor sharp edges of her metal fighting shield.
Was there any time of day Neria despised more? It always brought back memories of her young childhood where her master would burst into their chambers, raving like the madman he was and demanding his needs be sated by her mother.
Her mother would reluctantly oblige their master and leave Neria alone. This had been before Neria had developed, both her her physical beauty, magical and martial prowess. Little did she know once she did things would become much worse.
Neria stepped gracefully out of bed and was about to don her clothing once more when a knock at the door disrupted her. She hastily threw on her armour, a revealing chain-mail and light plate mesh that highlighted her curves yet more importantly, her breasts were just visible enough to captivate the imagination but concealed enough to be deemed tasteful.
She opened the door to reveal a large Warden standing there, she looked up at him, smiled and he flushed bright red before sputtering something about Jason in the courtyard, then hastily excusing himself.
'Wardens are so easy'
She finished outfitting herself, re-sheathing her sword and strapping her specially made, Tevinter fighting shield to her back and exiting the the courtyard. Once she arrived she saw Jason waiting patiently, flanked by two of the Wardens she had socialised with the previous night, however not all the recruits had arrived and so he would most likely wish to wait.
'Fine by me'
She took a seated position by some steps and casually sharpened first her sword and then, the already razor sharp edges of her metal fighting shield.
Allister saw the Archon Magus enter the Courtyard and deliberated on what to do. On one hand, I can continue to act like a Bastard and Isolate myself from the others. On the other hand, I talk with the Magus and figure out her weaknesses. After a few seconds thought he snorted in derision What the hell am I thinking? At the very least she is a Charismatic Backstabber but a Charismatic Backstabber nonetheless. I have about as much chance of learning anything through subtlety as I do of Burning this entire Fortress with my Magic and waltzing away scott free. Not from lack of trying of course.
Still, Apathy and Isolation is death. My skill in manipulation would be worthless without learning more about my Future Companions. All i know of Neria is that she is a skilled Seductress, but beyond that nothing else. I know nothing of her past, her combat techniques, and her plans. If what I Infer from her is even half correct, I can be sure that I may have to burn this entire Fortress if she would attain any sufficiently High Rank in the Wardens. I will NOT allow the resources here to be used by anyone else but me. Well, time to scout around then.
Allister looked at a nearby Apple tree, it was in full bloom, with Apples bountifully hanging from it's branches, begging to be ripped off. Allister stood up and used a smidgen of his power to rip 2 apples away from the Tree. He levitated them to his hand and moved towards the Archon Magus.
Still, Apathy and Isolation is death. My skill in manipulation would be worthless without learning more about my Future Companions. All i know of Neria is that she is a skilled Seductress, but beyond that nothing else. I know nothing of her past, her combat techniques, and her plans. If what I Infer from her is even half correct, I can be sure that I may have to burn this entire Fortress if she would attain any sufficiently High Rank in the Wardens. I will NOT allow the resources here to be used by anyone else but me. Well, time to scout around then.
Allister looked at a nearby Apple tree, it was in full bloom, with Apples bountifully hanging from it's branches, begging to be ripped off. Allister stood up and used a smidgen of his power to rip 2 apples away from the Tree. He levitated them to his hand and moved towards the Archon Magus.
As the sun first rose over the horizon and men began moving around it the fortress, Ashalle moved away from the balcony and dressed herself. She had not gone back to sleep after her dream, and had instead spent the night looking out around the fort. She yawned and looked at the sun peaking over the distant hills. A knock at her door sent tremors through her as it triggered the wards she had placed around it. Dispelling them, she walked to the door and opened it. A guard stood there, and informed her that Jason wanted to see the recruits outside. She nodded her thanks, gathering her things first, left the room.
Before going out to the courtyard, she decided to try and track down some food. After finding out where the kitchen was from one of the guards, she headed there and emerged a minute later with a large apple. It crunched delighfully as she bit into it and she made her way to the courtyard.
Stepping outside, she looked around and took in her surroundings. Both Allister and Neria were already there, and it ddn't surprise her that those two were the first ones down. She walked over to Jason and stood before him. "How long until we are initiated?"
Before going out to the courtyard, she decided to try and track down some food. After finding out where the kitchen was from one of the guards, she headed there and emerged a minute later with a large apple. It crunched delighfully as she bit into it and she made her way to the courtyard.
Stepping outside, she looked around and took in her surroundings. Both Allister and Neria were already there, and it ddn't surprise her that those two were the first ones down. She walked over to Jason and stood before him. "How long until we are initiated?"
'Wow I expected him to move earlier, perhaps I overestimate him?'
Upon hearing the soft footsteps of Allister approaching her. Neria casually and without looking up, performed one final scrape against her shield, re-cast the protection and hardening spells upon it then looked up to acknowledge him.
"I trust the morning has put you in a better mood? Maybe today your paranoid fantasies will not hold free rain over your emotions" she said sharply before her cold demeanour almost visibly melted and she was left smiling warmly into his eyes.
'Appearances girl, very important'
"You come bearing gifts? Forgive me if I am a little wary towards you" she teased, giving him a little smile and quoting from an old book she had once flicked through in her masters study, during a brief reprieve from training. The blood had dripped into her eyes and she had only made out that one line, or perhaps she was just misquoting some epic tale?
Upon hearing the soft footsteps of Allister approaching her. Neria casually and without looking up, performed one final scrape against her shield, re-cast the protection and hardening spells upon it then looked up to acknowledge him.
"I trust the morning has put you in a better mood? Maybe today your paranoid fantasies will not hold free rain over your emotions" she said sharply before her cold demeanour almost visibly melted and she was left smiling warmly into his eyes.
'Appearances girl, very important'
"You come bearing gifts? Forgive me if I am a little wary towards you" she teased, giving him a little smile and quoting from an old book she had once flicked through in her masters study, during a brief reprieve from training. The blood had dripped into her eyes and she had only made out that one line, or perhaps she was just misquoting some epic tale?
Allister smiled as well Predictable. Very Predictable He was about to say something else when he reacted.
He sent one of the Apples fly towards the Archon Magus at something resembling Terminal Velocity. Not enough to kill her, but enough for her to have knock her Unconscious and give her one hell of a Headache. To put it into perspective, he was using 40% of his strength. He would use 10% for throwing something at a Child. 25% for a Blood Oath like what he gave the Bard. and 50% for melting a Desire Demon to It's basic components. He was curious to see her reaction.
He sent one of the Apples fly towards the Archon Magus at something resembling Terminal Velocity. Not enough to kill her, but enough for her to have knock her Unconscious and give her one hell of a Headache. To put it into perspective, he was using 40% of his strength. He would use 10% for throwing something at a Child. 25% for a Blood Oath like what he gave the Bard. and 50% for melting a Desire Demon to It's basic components. He was curious to see her reaction.
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Crack!
The apple struck her in the shoulder and almost spun her around, with the force. She had moved her head to the side but decided to take the brunt in her shoulder.
"Ouch!" she cried sharply before righting herself and unbuckling her armour to check for a bruise, at the same time almost revealing her chest as if by coincidence. Several of the Wardens looked around and sent sympathetic glances towards Neria before scowling at Allister.
She replaced her chest piece and turned to regard Allister, her face a mask of embarrassment and hurt.
"Well aren't you a spiteful one!" she declared, slightly louder than needed. It was her intention to make a scene but to keep the scene playing out in her favour. A Warden began to approach her, or perhaps Allister but she waved him off with a thankful but stern glance before returning her gaze to Allister.
"And all I said was good morning" she continued, more for the crowds benefit than anyone elses. She turned away from Allister and joined Jason but not before giving him a final discreet glance.
Better luck next time
Crack!
The apple struck her in the shoulder and almost spun her around, with the force. She had moved her head to the side but decided to take the brunt in her shoulder.
"Ouch!" she cried sharply before righting herself and unbuckling her armour to check for a bruise, at the same time almost revealing her chest as if by coincidence. Several of the Wardens looked around and sent sympathetic glances towards Neria before scowling at Allister.
She replaced her chest piece and turned to regard Allister, her face a mask of embarrassment and hurt.
"Well aren't you a spiteful one!" she declared, slightly louder than needed. It was her intention to make a scene but to keep the scene playing out in her favour. A Warden began to approach her, or perhaps Allister but she waved him off with a thankful but stern glance before returning her gaze to Allister.
"And all I said was good morning" she continued, more for the crowds benefit than anyone elses. She turned away from Allister and joined Jason but not before giving him a final discreet glance.
Better luck next time
After closing the door, Laurence went and put the blackened leather armour he sometimes wore on.
It has been 3 months since I had to put this on. I hope it's still fits. Nice, still fits like a glove. Now what to take with me. The daggers of course, lock picks, some poison, two health poultice and two empty flask. That should be enough.
After putting the armour on and gathering the supplies, Laurence went out in search off the courtyard. Before finding the courtyard, Laurence mentale map the way to the armoury, library and the kitchen where he stole some meat, bread and a wine flask.
It has been 3 months since I had to put this on. I hope it's still fits. Nice, still fits like a glove. Now what to take with me. The daggers of course, lock picks, some poison, two health poultice and two empty flask. That should be enough.
After putting the armour on and gathering the supplies, Laurence went out in search off the courtyard. Before finding the courtyard, Laurence mentale map the way to the armoury, library and the kitchen where he stole some meat, bread and a wine flask.
Allister sighed Well wasn't that disappointing. Well in any case, that in itself tells me much. She prefers Manipulation. Indeed, she could have sliced that apple in half. Or crush it into tiny little pieces with her Magic. But instead, she chose to take it head on, thereby increasing her Influence with the Wardens. Still, her reaction was not unforeseen. Though it would have been better if she had reacted differently, my goal is achieved. I have learnt more about her. He saw her backward glance and smiled What, you thought I wasn't expecting that? he sent back with a look. After thinking for a few moments, he turned back and returned to his place. Brushing past the Warden who had tried to approach them and ignored the others, deep in thought.
Allister sat back on his bench and pulled out the other apple. He looked at it's Crimson color, quite reminiscent of blood, and took a bite. As he was chewing the fruit, he thought Still, considering the fact that I was close enough to see her opportunity to dodge it, it means that she is indeed quite skilled in Physical Combat. However, I have yet to see her cast a single spell, so I am at a disadvantage concerning that. Her personality shows itself as Subtle and Manipulative. The fact that she was willing to allow herself to be injured shows that she is not a rank amateur but a Magnificent *****. She is quite focused on gaining their Sympathy, true enough. So, only her Past, and her Plans remain. Both of which are the most difficult to figure out.
Allister looked back at the Archon Magus, his eyes glinting in the sunlight, I'll figure your game eventually Magus. I cannot allow you to continue with your shadow plans without me knowing. My....decision to hit you with an Apple with the speed to kill a litter of kittens was nothing personal. It just seemed the best method of figuring out what you are exactly. You could easily lie to me, so, I decided to figure you out using the most effective move without killing you. Allister's eyes refocused on the Apple, and he took another bite out of it.
Allister sat back on his bench and pulled out the other apple. He looked at it's Crimson color, quite reminiscent of blood, and took a bite. As he was chewing the fruit, he thought Still, considering the fact that I was close enough to see her opportunity to dodge it, it means that she is indeed quite skilled in Physical Combat. However, I have yet to see her cast a single spell, so I am at a disadvantage concerning that. Her personality shows itself as Subtle and Manipulative. The fact that she was willing to allow herself to be injured shows that she is not a rank amateur but a Magnificent *****. She is quite focused on gaining their Sympathy, true enough. So, only her Past, and her Plans remain. Both of which are the most difficult to figure out.
Allister looked back at the Archon Magus, his eyes glinting in the sunlight, I'll figure your game eventually Magus. I cannot allow you to continue with your shadow plans without me knowing. My....decision to hit you with an Apple with the speed to kill a litter of kittens was nothing personal. It just seemed the best method of figuring out what you are exactly. You could easily lie to me, so, I decided to figure you out using the most effective move without killing you. Allister's eyes refocused on the Apple, and he took another bite out of it.
Jason watched as Allister whipped the apple at Neria's shoulder, but did nothing to stop the two of them. He then motioned for Allister to follow him over to the walls, away from the other recruits so they couldn't eavesdrop on their conversation. He told the other wardens to stay were they were and talk amongst themselves.
Before he went to speak with Allister he looked at Ashalle and said, "You are going to do a small task today, and you will all hopefully be initiated by tonight."
Jason then walked over to the walls to speak with Allister.
Before he went to speak with Allister he looked at Ashalle and said, "You are going to do a small task today, and you will all hopefully be initiated by tonight."
Jason then walked over to the walls to speak with Allister.