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Post by The Free States of Isra on Apr 29, 2016 7:14:09 GMT -8
In the upper parts of the Norkari Mountains lies the habitat of the griffins that the Dawn Riders recruit from. The Dawn Riders protect the griffins from poachers and trophy hunters in order to keep their supply of mounts safe.
To get to the eyries one would have to fight their way through the full company of Dawn Riders stationed there. This company is responsible for training the young griffins as well as new Dawn Rider recruits.
In times if war the parts if the Dawn Riders that do not fit in the Citadel will be located here, as the location is remote enough to avoid most invading forces while close enough to still offer support to the City of Isra.
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Knight-Captain Calgary
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138 
Age: 24
Physical Description: A fitting description is tall, dark, and handsome. He is tall, coming in at about 6'4" and weighing 225lbs, he is one if the largest Dawn Riders. He has brown eyes, and keeps his black hair close to his scalp.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears a full set of heavy plate armor, as does his Griffin. He wields a large shield and a larger maul. No ranged weapons of any sort, though he does have an Isran banner flying off the back of his Griffin
Registered: May 12, 2016 9:42:25 GMT -8
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Post by Knight-Captain Calgary on May 17, 2016 12:31:15 GMT -8
The trip over the Norkari Mountains was short, but just as beautiful as the trip over the city was. The Norkari Mountains were home to some of the most pristine mountain peaks over the world, and there was no better place to view them then the back of a Griffin. It wasn't long, however, before the sounds of men, metal, griffin, and horse could be heard in the distance. Smoke rose from fire pits and forges below. The Dawn Riders were preparing for war.
A few small outcroppings had bright blue circles painted on them, in stark contrast with the dark stone of the mountains. It was for here that Lieutenant Calgary expertly guided Skye towards.
"Almost there Madalena. I trust you enjoyed the ride?"
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94 
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Feb 2, 2016 0:22:25 GMT -8
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on May 19, 2016 11:01:11 GMT -8
Ryselle had made her decision: She'd packed up all of her belongings, leaving behind the costume, as well as some very sad circus animals, and told Rusmanov she was leaving. Then she'd done just that, following Lieutenant Finch's instructions until she found her way to the griffin eyries. She approached the gate thoughtfully, sitting on the back of a very large stag that was plodding placidly along, her pack slung over her shoulder. When she was inevitably stopped by guards, the white-haired girl proffered the medallion she'd been given by the griffin knight and spoke in that calm voice of hers.
"My name is Ryselle Fletcher. I was given this medallion by Lieutenant Elizabeth Finch. I would like to work with the griffins. I can communicate with animals."
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Post by The Free States of Isra on May 19, 2016 11:46:56 GMT -8
The Dawn Riders at the gate conferred for a moment. They both seemed like older types, wearing Sergeants uniforms and acting in a manner suited to veterans.
"Well, that appears to be General Finch's medallion. She has the final say so in who gets hired to help train griffins but I suppose it can't hurt. Go on up, a guard there will send you to the right place."
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Feb 2, 2016 0:22:25 GMT -8
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on May 19, 2016 11:54:11 GMT -8
General now, eh? Ryselle quirked a brow, the only sign of expression she'd shown. Interesting. It seemed her acquaintance had been promoted. Nodding to the guards, she tucked the medallion back into a pocket of her dress and pulled a piece of black licorice out of another, beginning to chew on the string of candy as her deer mount proceeded into the facility. If she was stopped again, she'd display the medallion and repeat her statement, until she was eventually directed to the right place. It was certainly an interesting location. Her pale gaze roved curiously across everything she passed, taking in all the eyries had to offer visually.
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Post by The Free States of Isra on May 19, 2016 12:31:23 GMT -8
She would be directed directly towards a large stone structure embedded in the mountainside. Large doors of wrought-iron protected it, and two dozen soldiers guarded them. Here was where they kept their most prized possessions. The Griffin eggs and their parents were located here, and unauthorized entry was punishable by death. It wasn't the guard who would kill you, no it was the griffin parents, who would attack anyone they weren't familiar with a ferocity unparalleled in the world. It was here Ryselle was directed. This was where the Head Griffin Trainer's office was, but forst she would have to pass through the nests.
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Feb 2, 2016 0:22:25 GMT -8
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on May 19, 2016 12:37:39 GMT -8
Reaching the building, Ryselle finished her piece of licorice and slid down off the stag's back, then moved around to his head. As he lowered it, she gazed into his eyes and gently petted his face and muzzle, speaking quietly.
"Thank you for your help, my friend. You should head back home now." The stag snorted, then turned and bounded out of the area. Ryselle shifted to face the building once more, then calmly moved inside. She came to a stop just inside the doors, then closed her eyes and gently broadcast her thoughts throughout the nests, letting each griffin know that she was not an enemy. She was there to learn how to take care of them and their young, to help them grow into strong and capable creatures. They would be able to tell that she had a strong affection for the animals of the world, and indeed, cared for them far more than she did their own kind. Once she was done with this, she opened her eyes and proceeded through the room (assuming the griffins would let her), and made her way toward the office she'd been told to visit.
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Post by The Free States of Isra on May 19, 2016 14:07:13 GMT -8
The griffins all remained calms and tended to their young or their eggs as Ryselle Fletcher entered the large structure. They took additional notice of her besides casual interest from the just-born griffins in the room. At the end of the hallway, two doors were present. One was on the left, the other on the right. Down the center of the hallway was a huge platform that led to the edge of the mountain. The whole structure was clearly hewn from the stone, a large cave had once been present here, and the Dawn Riders had repurposed it to house the griffin families. The door on the left reads "General's Office" and is locked. The one on the right reads "Head Griffin Trainer", and is made of solid wood. The door is unlocked should Ryselle attempt to open it.
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on May 19, 2016 15:55:19 GMT -8
Peering down the hallway, she looked at the door labeled 'General's Office', then at the other. Ah, this was where she was going. Ryselle opened the door without knocking and stepped inside, looking to see if anyone was there. Given the door was unlocked, she was going to guess yes. She closed the door behind her and tucked her hands into her pockets, eyeing the presumed Head Griffin Trainer.
"I am Ryselle Fletcher. I have come to be a griffin trainer."
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Post by The Free States of Isra on May 20, 2016 4:39:36 GMT -8
Ryselle would find nothing but a mostly clean room, and a large mahogany desk, empty on top save for a note.
Ryselle,
I had a feeling you would accept the offer. There is only one Griffin Trainer at a time, the small number of griffin young precludes this, but the previous Head Trainer was looking for a replacement anyway. He wanted to retire, which he has now done, and agreed with my assessment of you as his replacement. You only report to one person and that is me. There is a person in charge of overall training, but he mostly deals with the soldiers themselves after they become acquainted with their griffins. You need not worry about that. I wish to hear what your plans are regarding training, and once I return from Aaedan we can discuss that. In the mean time I suggest you get acquainted with the griffins in this building, you and I are the only ones allowed her, so nobody will disturb you unless you call for them.
- General Finch
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Feb 2, 2016 0:22:25 GMT -8
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on May 20, 2016 9:43:44 GMT -8
A quick assessment of the room revealed that she was alone, and there were no other doors obscuring the Head Griffin Trainer.. which meant she was talking to an empty room. This led Ryselle to investigate the desk and the note therein, which she picked up and read, her eyebrows shooting upward in a surprised expression when she read the contents of the missive. Her, the Head Griffin Trainer? She mulled that over. She was only nineteen, and had no experience with such things.. was she truly suited for such a task? Taking a piece of licorice out of her pocket, she began to eat it as she perched on the desk and pondered. It was an excellent opportunity and she'd be a fool to turn it down, but she wasn't certain she was ready for this kind of responsibility.
By the time she'd finished her licorice stick, she'd decided that her only course of action at the moment was to venture back out into the nest area and watch the griffins. And that was exactly what she did, finding an open spot of wall and sinking down to sit on the floor, where pale eyes watched them with fascination.
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Knight-Captain Calgary
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 24
Physical Description: A fitting description is tall, dark, and handsome. He is tall, coming in at about 6'4" and weighing 225lbs, he is one if the largest Dawn Riders. He has brown eyes, and keeps his black hair close to his scalp.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears a full set of heavy plate armor, as does his Griffin. He wields a large shield and a larger maul. No ranged weapons of any sort, though he does have an Isran banner flying off the back of his Griffin
Registered: May 12, 2016 9:42:25 GMT -8
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Post by Knight-Captain Calgary on Jun 27, 2016 12:23:22 GMT -8
Knight-Captain Calgary strode through the massive gates that housed the primary striking force of the Isran Dawn Riders. Skye had been safely stabled, and he had been given permission from the Commodore herself to visit the Griffin trainer's office.
A quick knock would sound at Ryselle's office.
"Ms. Fletcher? Knight-Captain Calgary, may I come in?"
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on Jun 27, 2016 16:30:25 GMT -8
"I have no idea who you are, but I assume you're allowed here, so.. yes."
When he opened the door, he'd find Ryselle sitting on top of her desk with her legs folded, reading something that lay resting in her lap.. some large book, though the contents may be a mystery to her. She was wearing a pair of black trousers and a white long-sleeved shirt, over which she wore a crimson vest emblazoned with the sun of Isra. Her hair was twisted back into a braid, and her pale eyes shot upward to look at the unknown man impassively.
"Can I help you with something?"
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Knight-Captain Calgary
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 24
Physical Description: A fitting description is tall, dark, and handsome. He is tall, coming in at about 6'4" and weighing 225lbs, he is one if the largest Dawn Riders. He has brown eyes, and keeps his black hair close to his scalp.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears a full set of heavy plate armor, as does his Griffin. He wields a large shield and a larger maul. No ranged weapons of any sort, though he does have an Isran banner flying off the back of his Griffin
Registered: May 12, 2016 9:42:25 GMT -8
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Post by Knight-Captain Calgary on Jun 27, 2016 18:11:20 GMT -8
Her demeanor caught him a bit off-guard. He was used to the formal, professional methods of address used in the military, but he supposed this was Commodore Finch had warned him about when she said that Ryselle was a bit odd. He entered the room, saluting her as he walked smartly into her office.
"Yes, I have permission from Commodore Finch to be in here. I have requested, and she said she agreed so long as you were willing, that you temporarily be assigned to my command. Isra is establishing a Navy, and I am in charge of the Griffin Riders that will be being deployed from those ships. I would like your help to ensure that the griffins are as comfortable as possible in their new environment."
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on Jun 27, 2016 18:52:30 GMT -8
Ryselle blinked. Griffins on ships? That was an interesting prospect. She considered this, then nodded, closing the book and setting it aside before she slid down off the desk and moved over to him. She was forced to crane her head back to look him in the eye. He was more than a foot taller than her. She knew she was short, but holy cow.
"Absolutely. Their happiness is my priority. For starters, they don't like the damp - it's bad for their feathers and makes the hay of their nests all musty and moldy, and it's not good for them and they hate the smell. So wherever you're going to be putting their nests on-board the ship, either make sure that it's somewhere secure from water, or get mages to enchant the area so it's water repellent. I'll have to see how they feel about the motion of the ship, they might not like it very much. But I guess we'll determine that once we're actually on the ship, they won't have much to say about it beforehand. Are we going now, or are we waiting?" ..She realized that was probably the most she'd ever said in her life. She'd started to talk to people a lot more since coming to work here. It was moderately unsettling. But she was doing something she liked, so she could put up with it.
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Knight-Captain Calgary
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 24
Physical Description: A fitting description is tall, dark, and handsome. He is tall, coming in at about 6'4" and weighing 225lbs, he is one if the largest Dawn Riders. He has brown eyes, and keeps his black hair close to his scalp.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears a full set of heavy plate armor, as does his Griffin. He wields a large shield and a larger maul. No ranged weapons of any sort, though he does have an Isran banner flying off the back of his Griffin
Registered: May 12, 2016 9:42:25 GMT -8
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Post by Knight-Captain Calgary on Jun 28, 2016 3:46:21 GMT -8
He blinked in surprise as she rattled off a list of reasons that griffins didn't like to be near water. He hadn't realized a single one of them. Good thing she was coming along then.
"Well yes, we can leave now if you are ready. They have only just started construction on our barracks, and we will also need to provide our expertise to...hmmm....what was his name again?"
He pulled out a small scrap of parchment and scanned it. All the important names for the Port City were scribbled on there, and he finally located the shipwright's name after a few seconds.
"Stark! That was it. We will have to meet with him to advise on the Griffin Carriers themselves."
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on Jun 28, 2016 11:25:51 GMT -8
"Then let's go." With that simple statement spoken, Ryselle put her hands on the man's chest and steadily pushed him backwards out of her office. Once he was out, she closed the door behind herself and withdrew a key from around her neck, locked the door, then put the leather cord back around her neck, tucking the key beneath her shirt. Then she walked around him and toward the exit to the eyries. This was all done in silence and with a sort of eerie stoicism.
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Knight-Captain Calgary
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 24
Physical Description: A fitting description is tall, dark, and handsome. He is tall, coming in at about 6'4" and weighing 225lbs, he is one if the largest Dawn Riders. He has brown eyes, and keeps his black hair close to his scalp.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears a full set of heavy plate armor, as does his Griffin. He wields a large shield and a larger maul. No ranged weapons of any sort, though he does have an Isran banner flying off the back of his Griffin
Registered: May 12, 2016 9:42:25 GMT -8
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Post by Knight-Captain Calgary on Jun 29, 2016 5:02:46 GMT -8
"Yes ma'am."
She was surprisingly strong for such a tiny woman and allowed himself to be pushed backwards out of her office. He wasn't entirely certain which of them was higher-ranking, and figured he would just deal with that as the time came.
"Would you prefer to ride or fly Ms. Fletcher?"
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Ryselle Fletcher
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 20
Physical Description: Coming in at an entirely unimpressive 5'3", Ryselle looks like she weighs less than the average puppy when soaking wet. She is stronger than she looks, which is saying something. She has a fine-boned build, and the white hair (hers being hip-length) and pale skin which her family is known for, but her eyes are a startling shade of lavender-blue commonly known as "periwinkle." She is usually completely expressionless, which often disturbs most people.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ryselle always wears a white dress, and tends to go barefoot. She often carries birdseed, nuts, and pieces of dried fruit, fish, and beef in the many pockets of her dress, to offer to her animal friends. As with every member of her family, Ryselle (for some reason) carries candy in a pocket, usually the black licorice of which she is most fond.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
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Post by Ryselle Fletcher on Jun 29, 2016 10:56:25 GMT -8
Without stopping, Ryselle turned around to face him, walking backward easily as she first pondered his question, and then responded to it in the same straightforward manner.
"I've never flown before, but have always wanted to. Besides, flying is faster." She remained walking backwards, just in case he had any other questions, concerns, or comments.
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Knight-Captain Calgary
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 24
Physical Description: A fitting description is tall, dark, and handsome. He is tall, coming in at about 6'4" and weighing 225lbs, he is one if the largest Dawn Riders. He has brown eyes, and keeps his black hair close to his scalp.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears a full set of heavy plate armor, as does his Griffin. He wields a large shield and a larger maul. No ranged weapons of any sort, though he does have an Isran banner flying off the back of his Griffin
Registered: May 12, 2016 9:42:25 GMT -8
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Post by Knight-Captain Calgary on Jun 29, 2016 11:50:40 GMT -8
He was once again surprised by her behavior, but did not show it beyond a slightly strange look in his eye as she continued to walk flawlessly backward.
"Sounds good to me. You will never hear a Dawn Rider say no to flying. Oh, let me get that."
He darted forward to push open the wide doors at the front of the building, and out front his griffin, Skye, was waiting, already saddled up and looking like she was ready for a military parade. He had spent his week taking care of her and just flying around the Isran lands.
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