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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2016 6:33:02 GMT -8
"Lieutenant Finch I welcome you to our great city." His arms raised high as if to show off his home.
"Come, come, we have much to discuss." His accent was thick and would more then likely be hard for the foreigners to understand.
"You must have traveled a great distance to stumble across our waters. Can I offer you anything? Food? Water? Rest?" Thelnir began to walk slowly into the great circular building, beckoning Lieutenant Elizabeth Finch to walk beside him.
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Elizabeth Finch
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Roleplay posts: 512 
Age: 29
Physical Description: Elizabeth, or Liz, stands at about 5'9", weighing in at about 160lbs, most of it muscle from years of riding and fighting. She has platinum blonde hair, usually tied in a ponytail to fit inside her helmet. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that contrasts well with her tanned skin. She would be considered attractive if she ever removed her armor, otherwise her face is the only indication that underneath the iron discipline and plate armor is an attractive woman.
Clothes and Equipment: Liz wears a normal looking set of plate armor that is custom fitted for her specifically, and does not hide her gender. She wields a lance when mounted. Javelins are carried in her mounts saddle. Her mount is a young Griffin by the name of St. George, he is full grown in height, but does not yet have the full mass of a adult griffin. She wears plain clothes when not in armor and her shield bears the symbol of the Dawn Riders on it, and her breastplate bears the symbol of Isra on it. She wears a small necklace with a purple gemstone on it underneath her breastplate, only visible when she she is unarmored. Her sword has the insignia of the midnight sun engraved in the hilt, as it is relatively out of sight and does not violate the military dress code. Her primary weapon is her sword, an ancient Elven artifact passed down by her bloodline. It is wreathed in green lightning when unsheathed and wielded by her, and she has a sunmetal shield that complements it with magical abilities of its own.
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Post by Elizabeth Finch on May 3, 2016 8:25:31 GMT -8
She nodded to her Sergeant, who gave a curt salute and instructed the Riders to stand at ease. She obliged the Thane's request and walked beside him.
"If it is not considered rude to eat while we have our discussion I think that would be best. And if food and water could be provided to my men, I think they would most appreciate that. We have not travelled as far as you might think. The dangerous territory surrounding the city has prevented most explorers, but this would be the first time the Dawn Riders have flown this way."
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2016 8:51:46 GMT -8
"Rude to eat and talk?" He chuckled wholeheartedly at the idea of denying someone food just to talk to them.
"I'll get something made for you and your men." Thelnir nodded slightly to one of the many guardsmen flanking each side of the hallway they were walking down. Up until this point there had been very little plate armor throughout the city. Any observant or well learned individual could tell that the full metal attire was reserved for the Thanes, their personal guards and anyone who could afford such lavish luxuries.
" 'Aye Tormand in his greed has claimed the forest for himself. We thought that nothing lay beyond it's borders for all our attempts to penetrate his forces have been met with a swift death. For now we make do with short logging expeditions which merely scrape the surface of the untold horrors which lurk in the darkness."
He led Lieutenant Finch through a number of large, spacious corridors and halls, each one filled with various ornaments and religious iconography. "We keep the fragments of our history in this building; The Hall of Thanes. Shards of Axes used by my ancestors, pieces of fabric from the sails of our most famous ships, trophies from our most costly victories. It is these things which define my people and I. The deeds of the past are to be learnt from. Each a tale. Each a lesson. Each to be frozen in these halls for all Thanes, present and future, to look over and consult with those who have given their last breath to enter the eternal slumber. In this sense we never truly leave this world. We live on forever in our actions and the memories of others." Thelnir was old, even by dwarven standards, having lived for over 300 years. This had given him plenty of time, especially in his latter years, to contemplate what it means to be alive. He was by all accounts as wise as he was old.
"So Lieutenant, what can you tell me of your lands?" He came to a stop as he entered another hall, gesturing to Liz to enter. In the center stood an overly large table made from a single piece of bone white driftwood. Chairs fashioned from similar material were littered around the edge at decent intervals and lined with a thick fur unlike any Liz would have seen before.
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Elizabeth Finch
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Roleplay posts: 512
Age: 29
Physical Description: Elizabeth, or Liz, stands at about 5'9", weighing in at about 160lbs, most of it muscle from years of riding and fighting. She has platinum blonde hair, usually tied in a ponytail to fit inside her helmet. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that contrasts well with her tanned skin. She would be considered attractive if she ever removed her armor, otherwise her face is the only indication that underneath the iron discipline and plate armor is an attractive woman.
Clothes and Equipment: Liz wears a normal looking set of plate armor that is custom fitted for her specifically, and does not hide her gender. She wields a lance when mounted. Javelins are carried in her mounts saddle. Her mount is a young Griffin by the name of St. George, he is full grown in height, but does not yet have the full mass of a adult griffin. She wears plain clothes when not in armor and her shield bears the symbol of the Dawn Riders on it, and her breastplate bears the symbol of Isra on it. She wears a small necklace with a purple gemstone on it underneath her breastplate, only visible when she she is unarmored. Her sword has the insignia of the midnight sun engraved in the hilt, as it is relatively out of sight and does not violate the military dress code. Her primary weapon is her sword, an ancient Elven artifact passed down by her bloodline. It is wreathed in green lightning when unsheathed and wielded by her, and she has a sunmetal shield that complements it with magical abilities of its own.
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Post by Elizabeth Finch on May 3, 2016 11:51:54 GMT -8
She quickly gazed about her, noting the artwork around some of the artifacts indicated some very interesting battles. She would have to remember to return here if she had a moment and read some of the stories. She took the offered seat, noting that the furs were very soft and made for excellent cushions, the craftsmen and women of Isra could make some truly wonderful objects from these new materials.
"I can tell you almost anything you wish to know, but I shall start with the basics. The Free City of Isra is comprised of people from all over the known workd, we elect members to a council, which, among other things, choose the officials that represent the City. Isra pursues a peaceful relationship with her neighbors, and we are currently in the process of expanding our trading partners. The military is maintained almost entirely to keep law and order as well as to keep out external threats. Those can range any where from small bands of marauders and bandits to the armies of other nations."
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2016 4:26:23 GMT -8
Thelnir sat in one of the chairs next to Finch and nodded attentively as she began to speak about Isra.
"So your Free City i controlled by popularity? That seems odd. What if someone who is liked but is truly an ineffective leader is elected to lead?"
"By the sounds of it, we are your Neighbors then? Although separated by either the ocean or Tormand's forest. What goods does your city produce? What products could you offer us in trade?"
"If you wish to cement a positive relation with us then we should feast together, your leaders and ours. It is our tradition that anything worth talking about is worth talking about over food. It is both a chance to get to know one another and a chance to offer our thanks to Einwyn. I could never agree to any sort of agreement, trade or otherwise, without getting to know your people and your leaders better. We have been on our own for all of my life Lieutenant FInch and for an age before that, you must understand that we have prospered just fine on our own."
"Do you have many external threats? What forces threaten your Free City?"
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Elizabeth Finch
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Roleplay posts: 512
Age: 29
Physical Description: Elizabeth, or Liz, stands at about 5'9", weighing in at about 160lbs, most of it muscle from years of riding and fighting. She has platinum blonde hair, usually tied in a ponytail to fit inside her helmet. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that contrasts well with her tanned skin. She would be considered attractive if she ever removed her armor, otherwise her face is the only indication that underneath the iron discipline and plate armor is an attractive woman.
Clothes and Equipment: Liz wears a normal looking set of plate armor that is custom fitted for her specifically, and does not hide her gender. She wields a lance when mounted. Javelins are carried in her mounts saddle. Her mount is a young Griffin by the name of St. George, he is full grown in height, but does not yet have the full mass of a adult griffin. She wears plain clothes when not in armor and her shield bears the symbol of the Dawn Riders on it, and her breastplate bears the symbol of Isra on it. She wears a small necklace with a purple gemstone on it underneath her breastplate, only visible when she she is unarmored. Her sword has the insignia of the midnight sun engraved in the hilt, as it is relatively out of sight and does not violate the military dress code. Her primary weapon is her sword, an ancient Elven artifact passed down by her bloodline. It is wreathed in green lightning when unsheathed and wielded by her, and she has a sunmetal shield that complements it with magical abilities of its own.
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Post by Elizabeth Finch on May 4, 2016 5:41:23 GMT -8
"The leader is elected by the Assembly, the najority of whom are at least slightly competent, and there are procedures to remove people who have served unsatisfactorily."
"It would seem like it yes, I got here via the ocean, but the forest would likely be a more direct route. I cannot speak for Isra's trade capabilities as I am not a merchant, merely an officer."
"As I am not authorized to make any agreements due to my position, I concur that a meeting between my leaders and yours would be most satisfactory. I have already been in contact with my leaders, and I believe they would be amenable to such an arrangement."
"At the present we have no confirmed external threats, and the city itself is too large for any local threats to cause a problem. A neighboring country was recently overthrown, and we took in their refugees. That country may or may not become a threat."
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2016 6:19:07 GMT -8
Thelnir once again listened attentively and responded to segments of speech in a timely manner, thinking through each of his sentences before allowing them to leave his lips.
"So you and your people are led by a council of sorts? Perhaps we are not so different in these regards. The Thanes of the great houses have guided and led the people of Dolburimm since time began but they are not elected by an assembly. They are instead appointed by the members of their family, both young and old, to represent their united outlooks and opinions in the grand scale of the Thane's council. It was, and still is, a great honor to be chosen by my family as our Thane."
"Perhaps If I am to meet the leaders of your free city they can provide me which a selection of your goods and specialties to inspect. Our cultures may be different but I feel strongly that there will be something to gain from both sides by opening up trade routes.
"We should make such a meeting. I would very much like to see your City Lieutenant Finch. These old bones have yet some years left within them and I would like to see my people prosper before I leave this place."
"You mean to say you have no threats at all? What a marvelous place this Isra must be." Thelnir chuckled, his voice sporting an air of sarcastic disbelief as he did so.
"When you leave please take with you one of my own. This way we will have a navigator who knows their way to your lands. I have a final question. How were you able to contact your leaders so hastily? Are they currently disguised as one of your men? I may be old Lieutenant but I am no fool."
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Elizabeth Finch
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 512
Age: 29
Physical Description: Elizabeth, or Liz, stands at about 5'9", weighing in at about 160lbs, most of it muscle from years of riding and fighting. She has platinum blonde hair, usually tied in a ponytail to fit inside her helmet. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that contrasts well with her tanned skin. She would be considered attractive if she ever removed her armor, otherwise her face is the only indication that underneath the iron discipline and plate armor is an attractive woman.
Clothes and Equipment: Liz wears a normal looking set of plate armor that is custom fitted for her specifically, and does not hide her gender. She wields a lance when mounted. Javelins are carried in her mounts saddle. Her mount is a young Griffin by the name of St. George, he is full grown in height, but does not yet have the full mass of a adult griffin. She wears plain clothes when not in armor and her shield bears the symbol of the Dawn Riders on it, and her breastplate bears the symbol of Isra on it. She wears a small necklace with a purple gemstone on it underneath her breastplate, only visible when she she is unarmored. Her sword has the insignia of the midnight sun engraved in the hilt, as it is relatively out of sight and does not violate the military dress code. Her primary weapon is her sword, an ancient Elven artifact passed down by her bloodline. It is wreathed in green lightning when unsheathed and wielded by her, and she has a sunmetal shield that complements it with magical abilities of its own.
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Post by Elizabeth Finch on May 5, 2016 7:14:49 GMT -8
"Yes, that is very similar to how we do it, though the choice is made more by geographic area then family."
"I believe my leaders would like that as well. I have already seen aeveral things here that can not be found in Isra, such as these furs. And there is always something to be gained, even if it just an appreciation for a different way of thinking."
She smiled warmly at the Thane before continuing.
"I shall ensure that you get an opportunity to see my city, Thane Wavebrand."
"No threat large enough to threaten the entire city. None that have made themselves known at least. I should be more than happy to bring one of your people with me. I hope they do not mind flying though."
She points to the gem embedded at the top of her breastplate.
"This allows me communication with the head of my House, who is one of Isra's top officials and may soon be the leader of the City."
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2016 8:19:35 GMT -8
"I have just the dwarf in mind" Thelnir spread a slight smile across his face as he rose to his feet. "My brother, Dardan has never really excelled at hunting or fishing. Instead he has taken to mapping our land and coastal areas. When I'm gone, he will get the chance to become Thane. I want him to experience the world and grow into what he is destined to become. I will send to the dry docks when we are done here. Please ensure nothing happens to him Lieutenant."
He cautiously stepped over to Lieutenant Finch his eyes glued to the gem in her breastplate.
"How does it work? Your leader doesn't fit in that Gem do they?"
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Elizabeth Finch
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Roleplay posts: 512
Age: 29
Physical Description: Elizabeth, or Liz, stands at about 5'9", weighing in at about 160lbs, most of it muscle from years of riding and fighting. She has platinum blonde hair, usually tied in a ponytail to fit inside her helmet. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that contrasts well with her tanned skin. She would be considered attractive if she ever removed her armor, otherwise her face is the only indication that underneath the iron discipline and plate armor is an attractive woman.
Clothes and Equipment: Liz wears a normal looking set of plate armor that is custom fitted for her specifically, and does not hide her gender. She wields a lance when mounted. Javelins are carried in her mounts saddle. Her mount is a young Griffin by the name of St. George, he is full grown in height, but does not yet have the full mass of a adult griffin. She wears plain clothes when not in armor and her shield bears the symbol of the Dawn Riders on it, and her breastplate bears the symbol of Isra on it. She wears a small necklace with a purple gemstone on it underneath her breastplate, only visible when she she is unarmored. Her sword has the insignia of the midnight sun engraved in the hilt, as it is relatively out of sight and does not violate the military dress code. Her primary weapon is her sword, an ancient Elven artifact passed down by her bloodline. It is wreathed in green lightning when unsheathed and wielded by her, and she has a sunmetal shield that complements it with magical abilities of its own.
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Post by Elizabeth Finch on May 5, 2016 8:56:59 GMT -8
"On my honor as an Officer of the Dawn Riders, no harm shall befall him."
Probably didnt mean much to him, but her position in the Dawn Riders meant everything to her after all she had done to get here.
"She has a similar one and they transmit sound between the two when activated. I could not tell you more than that, as I have no idea. You could ask Madame Naoki when you meet her."
She noted with a wry bit of amusement that this was the first time a male had stared at her chest for the gem stone on it. It would also be the first time she had noticed someone doing it and they had not walked away with a black eye.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2016 9:33:28 GMT -8
"These stones are common in your lands?" He was truly intrigued by such a device having only approximate knowledge of some of his people's lesser magical items and abilities. "Does it not stop people from meeting in person? If I could speak to whoever I wanted through a gem i'd be as fat as a seal!" He chuckled lightly taking his seat again at the table.
"Well then I shall keep you to your word Lieutenant Finch. Watch out for him, Dardan's still but a lad. He has much yet to learn"
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Elizabeth Finch
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Roleplay posts: 512
Age: 29
Physical Description: Elizabeth, or Liz, stands at about 5'9", weighing in at about 160lbs, most of it muscle from years of riding and fighting. She has platinum blonde hair, usually tied in a ponytail to fit inside her helmet. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that contrasts well with her tanned skin. She would be considered attractive if she ever removed her armor, otherwise her face is the only indication that underneath the iron discipline and plate armor is an attractive woman.
Clothes and Equipment: Liz wears a normal looking set of plate armor that is custom fitted for her specifically, and does not hide her gender. She wields a lance when mounted. Javelins are carried in her mounts saddle. Her mount is a young Griffin by the name of St. George, he is full grown in height, but does not yet have the full mass of a adult griffin. She wears plain clothes when not in armor and her shield bears the symbol of the Dawn Riders on it, and her breastplate bears the symbol of Isra on it. She wears a small necklace with a purple gemstone on it underneath her breastplate, only visible when she she is unarmored. Her sword has the insignia of the midnight sun engraved in the hilt, as it is relatively out of sight and does not violate the military dress code. Her primary weapon is her sword, an ancient Elven artifact passed down by her bloodline. It is wreathed in green lightning when unsheathed and wielded by her, and she has a sunmetal shield that complements it with magical abilities of its own.
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Post by Elizabeth Finch on May 5, 2016 10:02:59 GMT -8
She paused for a moment, having never considered where Madame Naoki obtained the stones from.
"Common? I would not think so. They would be a great boon for the military though. And no, she assigns them to members of her House that require the ability to communicate while not located in the City..." She waved her hand to indicate the present situation "...Case in point. And in that regard Dardan and I have much in common, perhaps we both will learn something."
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 1:04:38 GMT -8
"Perhaps you two will get along. Dardan is.... Unique among my Kin" He let out an awkward chuckle as he reached for the back of his neck.
"Please take as long as you need to rest and recuperate in our City. I will have Dardan bring both food and drink down to the dry docks and from their he will be under your protection and command."
Thelnir rose to his feet, pushing his chair back under the table moments after. "It has been a pleasure to meet you Lieutenant Finch, I look forward to our nations co-operation and hope to see you in good health again in the future."
He motioned for her to rise. His hand waving from her position towards the door from which they came. He was a busy man and he felt like he was sufficiently happy with the conversation at this point, eager to go about his day but mildly optimistic of future relations.
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Elizabeth Finch
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 512
Age: 29
Physical Description: Elizabeth, or Liz, stands at about 5'9", weighing in at about 160lbs, most of it muscle from years of riding and fighting. She has platinum blonde hair, usually tied in a ponytail to fit inside her helmet. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that contrasts well with her tanned skin. She would be considered attractive if she ever removed her armor, otherwise her face is the only indication that underneath the iron discipline and plate armor is an attractive woman.
Clothes and Equipment: Liz wears a normal looking set of plate armor that is custom fitted for her specifically, and does not hide her gender. She wields a lance when mounted. Javelins are carried in her mounts saddle. Her mount is a young Griffin by the name of St. George, he is full grown in height, but does not yet have the full mass of a adult griffin. She wears plain clothes when not in armor and her shield bears the symbol of the Dawn Riders on it, and her breastplate bears the symbol of Isra on it. She wears a small necklace with a purple gemstone on it underneath her breastplate, only visible when she she is unarmored. Her sword has the insignia of the midnight sun engraved in the hilt, as it is relatively out of sight and does not violate the military dress code. Her primary weapon is her sword, an ancient Elven artifact passed down by her bloodline. It is wreathed in green lightning when unsheathed and wielded by her, and she has a sunmetal shield that complements it with magical abilities of its own.
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Post by Elizabeth Finch on May 6, 2016 4:04:54 GMT -8
"Thank you Thane Wavebrand. I expect you will hear back from us within the month. It has been a easure to meet you and to see your beautiful city."
She saluted and walked out the door. She was eager to get back to Isra and maake her report. She would make her way down to the docks, and once Dardan was with her group they would take off
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 12:32:23 GMT -8
Rigger strolled in with a few servants who dispersed to bring in new beer and grog for the hall. He heard that there were some foreigners, but he had other business to attend to. He walked to the Thane and asked him.
"Mind if we go and take care of some business?"
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