Medieval Madness

[Tvayumat]

Telereth

And so this party was constructed, a bard, a mage, a changeling, and a half-demon. Telereth did not enjoy having this much company, too many to look after, too many doubts, too much to worry about. The woman intrigued him, drew him, but his trust she had not. He retied his swordbelt and bound his long curved blade across his back, throwing his cape over it. He then lifted his helm from the table and followed the group out of the room, through the common room. He felt eyes on him, he glanced to one side to see a half-elven female watching them. If this person had business with them let her bring it forth, he continued to follow the group to the door of the Inn.

 

[LatinLady]

I saw them head for the door and decided to approach,

"Afternoon Lords and Lady, I believe we have a common interest that needs discussion?"

 

[Phoenix_05]

the knight in the shinning armor spoke quickly and in a hushed voice. "If you have buissiness with us, my lady, this is not the place to discuss it. There is an allyway outside where we may have our conversation with a little more privacy." Marcus nodded his head in the direction of the side door and made his way toward it.

 

[LatinLady]

If you have buissiness with us, my lady, this is not the place to discuss it. There is an allyway outside where we may have our conversation with a little more privacy

"Very well, lead the way"

I followed them out, keeping an eye on their hands. One could never be too careful.

 

[Firegirl976]

Raven

I shoot a look at the mage then to the elfin woman, and take a place next to the warrior. I'm not happy about this many people even knowing what we are about much less wanting to join in our travels. The Bard stands there saying nothing and I"m sure making a mental tally of everything going on for some sonnet or another. I keep a close eye on the woman and the mage, something doesn't feel right about this and I can't quite put my hand on it...........a slow low growl comes from the back of my throat as I stand and wait to see what happens next.

 

[LatinLady]

I look at the only other woman in the party, she seems tall to me and I notice she is looking at me with a peculiar expression, could it be distrust? In a show of faith I remove my hands from under my cloak and cross them, showing I am not agressive ... for now.


I lean in close to the party, being sure I am not overheard by anyone else

"I have been hired to find out information on the Unicorn, what it does, where it lives etc.. I was told you were in search of it also?"

 

[Tvayumat]

Telereth

He donned his helmet as they exited to the alleyway, raising the visor to make his face visible through the fearsome metal mask. Telereth was most displeased at the amount of people interested in the beast, this was his hunt, his target, and the less bloodshed he was forced to unleash the better. He crossed his arms and listened to the woman's business, his perpetually emotionless face betraying nothing.

"Far too many people seem interested in this beast, and I fear that our purposes may be in conflict, woman."

 

[LatinLady]

Far too many people seem interested in this beast, and I fear that our purposes may be in conflict, woman

I looked up at him, a stern determination in my face. I don't take lightly to being spoken down to, much less from a half beast.

"First off, you can adress me with the same respect I showed you, Sir. Secondly, I do not think there to be a conflict ... I care not what you do to the beast, or with it so long as I can get some information about it. My employer only wants knowledge and understanding. If it were up to me I would hunt it and bring it to him so he can study it, the money is the only thing I care about. However he asked me not to harm it and since I wish to get paid I will not. That being said, if you wish to take it once I have gathered information, be my guest. I will find it with or without you, I only wished to combine efforts in order to be more efficient."

I stare straight up into his eyes inside the helmet, he may be used to intimidating women, but I refuse to be intimidated.

 

[Tvayumat]

Telereth

OOC:

Just a note, so far two people have mystically divined my heritage, though this half-demon appears to be completely human, there are no distinguishing features about him, so if your character knows this, do include a reason for it.

IC:

Amusement danced in his eyes for a moment, a strong one, this female. He nodded to her ever so slightly and uncrossed his arms. Then he turned to the mage.

"I desire no company other than my own, and should wish to hunt this beast alone. However, being stuck with you, you may choose whether to include this.... mercenary... in our travels. Let it be known that should any of you attempt to steal my target from me, there will be dire consequences."

He quickly nodded to the bard and strode to the front of the Inn, untying his mount's bonds and checking the straps on the barding.

 

[LatinLady]

(OOC ... I thought your demonic features were apparent according to this post .... However, elves have a keen sence of smell and hearing and can tell who is human and who is not.

His fingertips ended in short, but wickedly sharp metal claws, which he now used to tap impatiently on the wooden counter of the bar. He set his helm beside him, it's visage that of a screaming demon, it's lips curled back to reveal sharp fangs.

)

I stood there, staring at the other two. "Charming .... so what say you?"

 

[Firegirl976]

Raven

OOC; A changeling is a partial demon sweetheart........I said that your darkside called to mine........and since I am not human I know that you do not smell human even if you look it

IC: I look to Telereth then back to the woman in front of me sighing slightly I readjust some of my weapons and look down at her. "What is it you wish to know?"

 

[LatinLady]

I look up at her, smiling "I would like to accompany your party in search of the unicorn and gather information for my master. Nothing less, nothing more."

 

[Vibro repairman]

Darris smiled, bowing slightly towards the newcomer, his eyes warm and friendly.

"I personally have no interest in the unicorn besides seeing it for my own eyes, though I would like to see no harm would come to such an animal, regaled as it is in legend, and neither do I have any qualms to further companionship on this journey, as long as we all can be civil."

 

[LatinLady]

I bowed in return to him, "Civility is not a problem sir. I shall make arrangements for my horse"

I head to the stable right next to where we were standing and ask for A'maeler. He is still saddled and ready to go. I whisper to him in elvish "Sorry old boy, the philly will have to wait"

I lead him back to there they are and wait.

 

[Tvayumat]

Telereth

He quickly mounted his steed and wheeled about as he heard her horse approach, his visor down now, his expession unreadable. He nodded in her direction and turned his mount back around toward the road.

"I assume the rest of this little band is coming?"

He began to check the straps and buckles of his armor.

 

[LatinLady]

I swung up onto A'maeler easily, such a large steed for a little woman is uncommon, but I would have it no other way. I adjusted myself in the saddle, throwing my cape back exposing my full shape for the first time.

"I have excellent tracking skills, should you be interested in my helping"

 

[Tvayumat]

Telereth

He quickly finished adjusting the various leather straps on his armor and turned to face her.

"I would have preferred a single companion, skilled in tracking, yet now I have four. Explain to me how your presence should alleviate my concern that one of you will attempt to make my mission more difficult."

 

[LatinLady]

I looked him up and down, noting every detail of his armor.

I would have preferred a single companion, skilled in tracking, yet now I have four. Explain to me how your presence should alleviate my concern that one of you will attempt to make my mission more difficult

"The only thing I can offer you is my word that my mission is one of knowledge and to get paid, plain and simple. I sit here, open faced with no mask to cover my expressions. " I peer at his mask, not being able to read his expression through the mask, my jab at his honor obvious "I have nothing to hide, and I tell you the truth. Besides, why does a big strong warrior like you have to worry about a little woman like myself" the sarcasm in my voice is so obvious only a dullard wouldn't see it.

I whisper a word under my breath in elvish, signaling A'maeler to sidestep away from his horse and prance about agitated. It is a tactic I have used in crowds to have people make way for me, nobody wants to be trampled by a hard to control horse. Only I know that A'maeler wouldn't hurt a fly unless I told him to. I want to measure this man's training, no self respecting warrior would have a horse unless it's trained to ignore the panic of other animals. I sit atop A'maeler, letting him paw at the ground and appear to be losing control to see what this man will do.

 

[Tvayumat]

Telereth

His mount remained solid where it stood, ignoring her prancing animal. He looked at her silently for a moment, then turned away, looking down the road.

"If you seek to test my pride, mercenary, you succeed only in testing my patience. I have none, you do now know me, you do now know from where I come or why I serve. My death would be applauded by the servants of light, as well as a release for myself. Do not make the mistake of coming between me and the one-horned beast when the time comes, or it will be your last. Now control your animal, or is that simple act of decency above a mercenary such as you?"

 

[LatinLady]

At a slight tap of my hand A'maeler stops his stomping. he stands there with me on his back, his muscles rippling

"I only seek to understand your hatred of women, strong willed and free ones in particular. As far as testing your pride, I care not for it. I have a job to do, and will accomplish it. When it comes to the animal, I have already stated my intentions, you can have the animal once I have learned about it's living, eating, sleeping, and mating habits."

I turn A'maeler around facing the road and look at him from the corner of my eye. "I looked around before I got here and I saw some interesting tracks to the northeast, perhaps that is a good place to start. There is a pond with a waterfall that looked like it had been used recently by the creature"

 

[Tvayumat]

Telereth

He remained silent, looking down the road intently, his gauntleted fists holding the black leather reins of his mount, awaiting their companions.

 

[Firegirl976]

Raven

"As I stated earlier I tihnk we will have more luck to the south., The forests of the unicorns are known for their eternal summers and there is such a place a few days ride south of here." I smile at the new female, then look at the Warrior and back again to the elfin female. I lean in close to her ear knowing she can hear me although no one else can, "I don't think he hates women, perhaps he is just not trusting of anyone for he was no warmer to the mage." I let out a light whistle piercing the night and grin at the looks from the party as my Aliacorn lands from out of the night sky. She is a sight to behold her gray markings and white tail, the gossamer like irradescant wings and the single ivory horn from her forehead.......looking so like the animal we seek. I mount her without use of bridle or saddle awaiting the others to prepare.

 

[Vibro repairman]

Darris smiled brightly, on seeing the winged steed. "Well, I seem to have fallen in with some intriguing company," he said, "I need a moment to collect my things inside. Also, I believe south is the best place to start myself, given various rumours and stories that I have collected."

It was a simple matter to pack his few possessions, girding his elfin chainmail tunic and his weapon belt from which his rapier and thin-bladed parrying dagger hung. After handing his rooms key back to the innkeeper with thanks, he headed back outside.

"I possess no horse, but am well used to travel by foot. I am ready to go."

 

[LatinLady]

I look down a smile creeping over my face "You look extremely fit and I don't doubt your travel ability, however I think we would travel faster all on horse" I look over at the winged animal " or wing back. My stallion can carry us both, care to share a saddle with me?" As I extend my hand down

 

[Vibro repairman]

"Thank you my Lady, that will save some wear on my boots," Darris replied, taking the proffered hand to help him vault up into the saddle behind her on her large stallion. He surveyed the gathered band, as he pulled out a set of panpipes from his tunic.

"I hope you are not adverse to some music whilst we travel, to speed the journey?"

He smiled, starting to play a soft, carefree tune on the instrument.