Commandant Murat Lafayette
Established
Roleplay posts: 30 
Age: 36
Physical Description: A relatively average man in appearance, he stands at about 5'11", and 190lbs. Short, black hair with grey at the temples decorates his head. A long scar traces its way down across his left eye (eye color is brown) and down to his jaw. It is his only distinguishing feature.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears the uniform of the Commandant of the Pegasus Knights, adirned with numerous medals for valor in battle and personal accomplishments. A cavalry saber and shield, emblazoned with the crest of Gaulding, are the only other equipment he carries with him.
Registered: Jun 1, 2016 6:35:31 GMT -8
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Post by Commandant Murat Lafayette on Oct 17, 2016 15:35:53 GMT -8
The Gauldin Foreign Legion's camp is on the southern periphery of the Kingdom of Gauldin. Numerous white tents are set up with everything to supply the soldiers; training areas, marching paths, smithies, fletchers (not the family, the arrow and bow makers), kitchens, and...uh..."alternative entertainment." Near the center of the camp is a big tent that houses the Commandant himself, and it is here that the guards will direct any prospective Legionnaires to go.
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Nara of the Snapdragon
Established
Roleplay posts: 30 
Age: 23
Physical Description: Nara stands at 5'8", above average for other women of her clan. Underneath her leather ranging gear, she has an athletic and sleek build.
Her hair is dark brown and falls to about the middle of her back, though it is usually braided or in a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Her eyes are green.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nara is usually wearing clothes suited for hunting and general wilderness survival. She wears warm clothing of leather, dark brown and uncolored. On her feet are tough boots made of leather, worn from use. Around her neck, she wears a pendant with the tooth of a saber-toothed tiger, it holds sentimental value to her.
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Registered: Oct 7, 2016 9:05:32 GMT -8
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Post by Nara of the Snapdragon on Oct 18, 2016 10:19:25 GMT -8
Traveling to Gauldin had been quite the experience for Nara, as well as Nox and Thea, her saber-toothed tiger and owl. For Nox particularly the quarters were somewhat cramped on the ship, and his size along with the amount of food needed to sustain him did not make the voyage very cheap at all for Nara. However, she wouldn't even dream of leaving her animal companions behind just because it might cost a bit more (quite a bit more) to travel with them on a boat.
Besides, she had come to Gauldin to finally pursue a career in professional killing, to put it simply. Not just hunting animals, but humans in combat. There was a fight to be had here in Gauldin, so she heard, so she came eager to test out a whole variety of things she had learned over the years for real. Having a saber-toothed tiger around definitely helped with these pursuits, and Thea did as well in a lot of cases, surprisingly. The owl's talons were quite good at gouging eyes from above.
Anyways, Nara would come up on the Foreign Legion Camp's perimeter soon enough, mounted upon the back of her saber-toothed tiger. Nox was a saber-toothed tiger from the Land Tillers State and surrounding regions, a variety of the species that grew large enough to be a mount. Still, it was quite uncommon to see anyone mounted upon such a ferocious beast. The Snapdragon clan was known for their uncommon affinity with wildlife, though.
She wore leather armor as usual, but this armor in particular was plated with steel in various places, making it quite formidable. She also carried a metal helm, simply enough and open-faced to allow her to have better vision. She wasn't wearing it at the moment though. She had a long bow with her, as well as a quiver of arrows, as well as a multitude of daggers and knives, most hidden on her person. Along with this she also carried a pair of blades that were quite uncommon in Gauldin for the most part, a katana and a wakizashi. The pair of blades were commonly referred to as a Daisho in the place they originated from.
Nara would dismount from her Saber-toothed tiger then, and Thea would swoop down to perch on her shoulder as she walked up to whatever guards were posted there at the entrance. Nox would follow closely behind her, the large cat sniffing curiously at one of the guards.
Nara herself seemed rather disinterested, "I am here to join the Foreign Legion, where should I go for that?" she said to the nearest guard.
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Commandant Murat Lafayette
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 36
Physical Description: A relatively average man in appearance, he stands at about 5'11", and 190lbs. Short, black hair with grey at the temples decorates his head. A long scar traces its way down across his left eye (eye color is brown) and down to his jaw. It is his only distinguishing feature.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears the uniform of the Commandant of the Pegasus Knights, adirned with numerous medals for valor in battle and personal accomplishments. A cavalry saber and shield, emblazoned with the crest of Gaulding, are the only other equipment he carries with him.
Registered: Jun 1, 2016 6:35:31 GMT -8
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Post by Commandant Murat Lafayette on Oct 18, 2016 11:45:38 GMT -8
The Guard seemed disinterested as well, this was the two dozenth person he had dealt with today, and today had been one of the slower days. Recruits always seemed to miss the sign that pointed toward the center of the ca...dammit!
"Dammit Jacques will you get out of the way of the damn sign! Newcomers can't see it ya idiot!"
He pointed with one spear towards the center of the camp, the large tent in the middle that was clearly for the commander of the Foreign Legion.
"Right that way miss, Commandant Lafayette wants to speak with all the new recruits before they sign up."
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Nara of the Snapdragon
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 23
Physical Description: Nara stands at 5'8", above average for other women of her clan. Underneath her leather ranging gear, she has an athletic and sleek build.
Her hair is dark brown and falls to about the middle of her back, though it is usually braided or in a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Her eyes are green.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nara is usually wearing clothes suited for hunting and general wilderness survival. She wears warm clothing of leather, dark brown and uncolored. On her feet are tough boots made of leather, worn from use. Around her neck, she wears a pendant with the tooth of a saber-toothed tiger, it holds sentimental value to her.
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Registered: Oct 7, 2016 9:05:32 GMT -8
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Post by Nara of the Snapdragon on Oct 19, 2016 11:20:20 GMT -8
Nara would nod slightly in thanks for the directions and head on her way to the center of the camp, her animal companions tagging along as usual.
Nara herself seemed to be quite focused and disinterested in meeting anyone on the way to the Commandant's tent. Here saber-toothed tiger, funnily enough, seemed to be much more outgoing, much to the dismay of some of the more squeamish soliders, as the large cat would not be shy in sniffing at them curiously.
Eventually, they would reach the Commandant's tent, and Nara would instruct Nox to wait outside before moving to enter the tent and talk to the commander.
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Commandant Murat Lafayette
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 36
Physical Description: A relatively average man in appearance, he stands at about 5'11", and 190lbs. Short, black hair with grey at the temples decorates his head. A long scar traces its way down across his left eye (eye color is brown) and down to his jaw. It is his only distinguishing feature.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears the uniform of the Commandant of the Pegasus Knights, adirned with numerous medals for valor in battle and personal accomplishments. A cavalry saber and shield, emblazoned with the crest of Gaulding, are the only other equipment he carries with him.
Registered: Jun 1, 2016 6:35:31 GMT -8
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Post by Commandant Murat Lafayette on Oct 20, 2016 3:16:22 GMT -8
Nara would find herself inside a rather lavishly decorated tent. Curtains of silk draped from the wooden rafters supporting the massive tent and the finest furniture was placed inside. A desk of the finest mahogany wood was seated in front of the Commandant himself, a rather average appearing man who clearly was no longer in the prime of his life. His mind was just as sharp as ever, and his evaluation of the new recruit began the moment she stepped inside his tent. Two glasses sat on his desk, one clearly for a guess and the other half-full and for him. He stood as the woman entered the tent.
"Please, come in. I am Commandant Lafayette, your new CO should you choose to stay with us."
He extended his hand towards the woman, clearly anticipating a handshake.
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Nara of the Snapdragon
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 23
Physical Description: Nara stands at 5'8", above average for other women of her clan. Underneath her leather ranging gear, she has an athletic and sleek build.
Her hair is dark brown and falls to about the middle of her back, though it is usually braided or in a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Her eyes are green.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nara is usually wearing clothes suited for hunting and general wilderness survival. She wears warm clothing of leather, dark brown and uncolored. On her feet are tough boots made of leather, worn from use. Around her neck, she wears a pendant with the tooth of a saber-toothed tiger, it holds sentimental value to her.
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Registered: Oct 7, 2016 9:05:32 GMT -8
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Post by Nara of the Snapdragon on Oct 20, 2016 12:02:22 GMT -8
Nara would shake the hand without a word, her grip was not too strong yet not too tight. Overall the simple gesture seemed to be quite a calculated manuever on her part.
"I do choose to stay with you, my name is Nara. I am from the Snapdragon clan in the Land Tiller's State."
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Roxanne Fletcher
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 816
Age: 22
Physical Description: Roxanne is tall with white hair and a narrow, athletic build. She has a pleasant face and only a couple of scars.
Clothes and Equipment: Heavy armor, Elven bow (stolen), and a longsword.
Player's online availability : Early mornings and late evenings
Registered: Aug 2, 2015 8:58:10 GMT -8
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Post by Roxanne Fletcher on Oct 20, 2016 20:28:17 GMT -8
Roxanne walked into the camp, glancing around curiously at all the tents. Having been involved in various militias, mercenary bands, and bounty hunting crews, she was no stranger to this sort of arrangement. Nevertheless, this was her first time joining anything of this scale. She allowed the guards to direct her to the big tent, trying not to get lost in the maze of canvas and campfires. Hearing voices inside, she looked to the guards posted outside.
"Hi...should I go in? Or should I wait for them to finish?"
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Commandant Murat Lafayette
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 36
Physical Description: A relatively average man in appearance, he stands at about 5'11", and 190lbs. Short, black hair with grey at the temples decorates his head. A long scar traces its way down across his left eye (eye color is brown) and down to his jaw. It is his only distinguishing feature.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears the uniform of the Commandant of the Pegasus Knights, adirned with numerous medals for valor in battle and personal accomplishments. A cavalry saber and shield, emblazoned with the crest of Gaulding, are the only other equipment he carries with him.
Registered: Jun 1, 2016 6:35:31 GMT -8
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Post by Commandant Murat Lafayette on Oct 21, 2016 3:14:39 GMT -8
The Commandant shook her hand, offering a firm grip before sitting back down and gesturing for her to do the same.
"Snapdragon Clan you say? While I have heard of the clan, I am afraid I am unfamiliar with them. Why don't you give me a quick rundown of your skillset and experience and I will see where I can place you."
The guards outside shared a look. The Commandant always gets the best jobs.
"Go ahead and go in miss, we have too many recruits for him to make people wait."
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Roxanne Fletcher
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 816
Age: 22
Physical Description: Roxanne is tall with white hair and a narrow, athletic build. She has a pleasant face and only a couple of scars.
Clothes and Equipment: Heavy armor, Elven bow (stolen), and a longsword.
Player's online availability : Early mornings and late evenings
Registered: Aug 2, 2015 8:58:10 GMT -8
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Post by Roxanne Fletcher on Oct 21, 2016 6:06:08 GMT -8
Roxanne noticed the look, but decided to overlook it. After all, they were being helpful. Lifting up the tent flap, she poked her head in to look around before walking over to the Commandant's desk and standing behind the other woman there.
"Hi...I was told that this was the place to go to join the Gauldin Foreign Legion. Is that true?"
She looked over the leather-clad woman and the commandant, curiously. Why did people insist on wearing leather armor? She'd tried it once, and had found it hot and itchy. And she'd expected the commandant to be...younger.
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Nara of the Snapdragon
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 23
Physical Description: Nara stands at 5'8", above average for other women of her clan. Underneath her leather ranging gear, she has an athletic and sleek build.
Her hair is dark brown and falls to about the middle of her back, though it is usually braided or in a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Her eyes are green.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nara is usually wearing clothes suited for hunting and general wilderness survival. She wears warm clothing of leather, dark brown and uncolored. On her feet are tough boots made of leather, worn from use. Around her neck, she wears a pendant with the tooth of a saber-toothed tiger, it holds sentimental value to her.
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Registered: Oct 7, 2016 9:05:32 GMT -8
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Post by Nara of the Snapdragon on Oct 24, 2016 10:38:53 GMT -8
Nara would glance over her shoulder briefly to see who had entered the tent, before turning back and replying to the Commandant.
"My skill set involves armed as well as unarmed combat. I can use a large variety of weapons at a proficient to advanced level. If you want to know exactly what sort of weaponry I am trained in, it would be easier to simply ask about specific weapons you would like me to use rather than me listing all of them. Also, I am able to hunt for myself and survive in most environments."
Nara would pause for a moment, gathering her thoughts before continuing,
"As for experience, I do not have much in large armed conflicts. Most of my experience comes from duels between me and one other person, or hunting."
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Commandant Murat Lafayette
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 36
Physical Description: A relatively average man in appearance, he stands at about 5'11", and 190lbs. Short, black hair with grey at the temples decorates his head. A long scar traces its way down across his left eye (eye color is brown) and down to his jaw. It is his only distinguishing feature.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears the uniform of the Commandant of the Pegasus Knights, adirned with numerous medals for valor in battle and personal accomplishments. A cavalry saber and shield, emblazoned with the crest of Gaulding, are the only other equipment he carries with him.
Registered: Jun 1, 2016 6:35:31 GMT -8
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Post by Commandant Murat Lafayette on Oct 24, 2016 12:44:51 GMT -8
"Yes, it is," He addressed to Roxanne, waving one hand and indicating for her to sit in the chair to the left of Nara.
"I suspect you will get the opportunity to both use those skills as well as develop the ability to fight as part of a team. Ms. Fletcher, tell me, what are your skills and experiences like in regards to warfighting and survival?"
He asked the question promptly, not addressing the fact that he recognized her as a member of the prolific Fletcher family.
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Roxanne Fletcher
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 816
Age: 22
Physical Description: Roxanne is tall with white hair and a narrow, athletic build. She has a pleasant face and only a couple of scars.
Clothes and Equipment: Heavy armor, Elven bow (stolen), and a longsword.
Player's online availability : Early mornings and late evenings
Registered: Aug 2, 2015 8:58:10 GMT -8
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Post by Roxanne Fletcher on Oct 24, 2016 20:12:29 GMT -8
Roxanne smiled nervously, slightly unnerved that he'd known her by name. How did he know who she was? Had someone told him? Had he recognized her from somewhere? She was fairly certain she'd never seen the man before. Had he been stalking her? Was he some sort of stalker? That was a creepy thought. "Um...I've got plenty of experience. I was a bounty hunter for about...oh, five years. Monster hunter for another two. Mercenary for six months. Took part in a siege once. I'm good at swordfighting, and pretty ok at archery too. I can survive being out in the woods, too." How had he possibly recognized her? She didn't know, and she was worried. Where was blackcat? Hopefully she'd be able to find him once she exited the tent. The fact that the Commandant knew who she was unnerved her, and she needed something soft to pet to calm herself. |
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Nara of the Snapdragon
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 23
Physical Description: Nara stands at 5'8", above average for other women of her clan. Underneath her leather ranging gear, she has an athletic and sleek build.
Her hair is dark brown and falls to about the middle of her back, though it is usually braided or in a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Her eyes are green.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nara is usually wearing clothes suited for hunting and general wilderness survival. She wears warm clothing of leather, dark brown and uncolored. On her feet are tough boots made of leather, worn from use. Around her neck, she wears a pendant with the tooth of a saber-toothed tiger, it holds sentimental value to her.
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Registered: Oct 7, 2016 9:05:32 GMT -8
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Post by Nara of the Snapdragon on Oct 25, 2016 8:36:04 GMT -8
Nara would stand by silently as the Commandant spoke with Roxanne. She was not really sure how she was supposed to reply to his previous statement, and she seemed to be talking to the other recruit as of now. She couldn't just walk out of the tent though, as she had no idea what to do at the moment now that she was presumably part of the Foreign Legion.
Nara would look on expectantly at the Commandant, waiting for him to give her some pertinent information in the current situation, her gaze almost saying 'Well... Now what?'
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Commandant Murat Lafayette
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 36
Physical Description: A relatively average man in appearance, he stands at about 5'11", and 190lbs. Short, black hair with grey at the temples decorates his head. A long scar traces its way down across his left eye (eye color is brown) and down to his jaw. It is his only distinguishing feature.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears the uniform of the Commandant of the Pegasus Knights, adirned with numerous medals for valor in battle and personal accomplishments. A cavalry saber and shield, emblazoned with the crest of Gaulding, are the only other equipment he carries with him.
Registered: Jun 1, 2016 6:35:31 GMT -8
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Post by Commandant Murat Lafayette on Oct 25, 2016 9:37:59 GMT -8
"Thank you Ms. Fletcher, nice to see one of your family here helping. I swear the previous generation was a lot more badass than you lot. Good to know at least one of you is made of some steel."
He took a long gulp of his wine before continuing on, this time addressing both recruits.
"I am placing you both in the Soult battalion. Lord Soult was generous enough to see them outfitted properly and volunteered his two younger brothers as the battalion's commanders. They will share command temporarily until the next battalion is ready to go. Jean and Jacques are their names, and Jean will be staying on as your commander when 2nd battalion is ready. Do you have any questions for me?"
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Roxanne Fletcher
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 816
Age: 22
Physical Description: Roxanne is tall with white hair and a narrow, athletic build. She has a pleasant face and only a couple of scars.
Clothes and Equipment: Heavy armor, Elven bow (stolen), and a longsword.
Player's online availability : Early mornings and late evenings
Registered: Aug 2, 2015 8:58:10 GMT -8
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Post by Roxanne Fletcher on Oct 26, 2016 3:59:11 GMT -8
He knew her family too? Roxanne was confused and slightly worried about the fact, but decided not to mention it right away. It was weird to hear someone she'd never met talk about her family, though. Maybe he was confusing her with a cousin of hers? And what sort of battalion had two commanders? That just sounded like troubles.
"Just one, sir...how do you know who I am? I don't think I ever introduced myself."
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Nara of the Snapdragon
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 23
Physical Description: Nara stands at 5'8", above average for other women of her clan. Underneath her leather ranging gear, she has an athletic and sleek build.
Her hair is dark brown and falls to about the middle of her back, though it is usually braided or in a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Her eyes are green.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nara is usually wearing clothes suited for hunting and general wilderness survival. She wears warm clothing of leather, dark brown and uncolored. On her feet are tough boots made of leather, worn from use. Around her neck, she wears a pendant with the tooth of a saber-toothed tiger, it holds sentimental value to her.
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Registered: Oct 7, 2016 9:05:32 GMT -8
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Post by Nara of the Snapdragon on Oct 26, 2016 7:09:51 GMT -8
Nara had questions alright.
"Where should I go now? Does the Soult Battalion have some sort of area of the camp where their respective soldiers are staying?"
Nara was somewhat worried about the accomadations, she had never been in such a bustling and cramped camp. She hoped her two animal companions, who were waiting outside of the tent, would be able to cope. She also hoped she would be able to cope herself.
Nara was much more used to spending many nights in the wilderness with only Nox and Thea to keep her company, than she was to this.
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Commandant Murat Lafayette
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 36
Physical Description: A relatively average man in appearance, he stands at about 5'11", and 190lbs. Short, black hair with grey at the temples decorates his head. A long scar traces its way down across his left eye (eye color is brown) and down to his jaw. It is his only distinguishing feature.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears the uniform of the Commandant of the Pegasus Knights, adirned with numerous medals for valor in battle and personal accomplishments. A cavalry saber and shield, emblazoned with the crest of Gaulding, are the only other equipment he carries with him.
Registered: Jun 1, 2016 6:35:31 GMT -8
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Post by Commandant Murat Lafayette on Oct 26, 2016 7:17:05 GMT -8
Commandant Lafayette addressed Roxanne's question first with a careless wave of his hand that nearly toppled the wine of glass he was nursing.
"Damn, that was close. I don't know which Fletcher you are, but you look just like one, Roarin' is your father I assumed."
He then pulled out a pair of camp maps and circled the location of the Battalion's camp. They were located near the forward edge of the camp, closest to the forests that were inhabited by the barbarians.
"That is where they are. If you report to...Jacques, the one with the beard, he will get you settled in. He'll be retaining command of that battalion once the equipment and recruits for the next one filter in."
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Roxanne Fletcher
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 816
Age: 22
Physical Description: Roxanne is tall with white hair and a narrow, athletic build. She has a pleasant face and only a couple of scars.
Clothes and Equipment: Heavy armor, Elven bow (stolen), and a longsword.
Player's online availability : Early mornings and late evenings
Registered: Aug 2, 2015 8:58:10 GMT -8
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Post by Roxanne Fletcher on Oct 26, 2016 19:22:18 GMT -8
Roxanne was irritated at the Commandant's response, but didn't mention it. She hated when people mentioned her father, and she hated that her father was prolific enough that people just assumed that most young Fletchers were his children. They often were, of course, but that was besides the point.
"Hmmph...well, thank you, Commandant. I'll go see Commander Jacques, then."
She headed out of the tent, and went to go find the mysterious Mr. Jacques. Hopefully he was a good team leader.
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Nara of the Snapdragon
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Age: 23
Physical Description: Nara stands at 5'8", above average for other women of her clan. Underneath her leather ranging gear, she has an athletic and sleek build.
Her hair is dark brown and falls to about the middle of her back, though it is usually braided or in a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Her eyes are green.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nara is usually wearing clothes suited for hunting and general wilderness survival. She wears warm clothing of leather, dark brown and uncolored. On her feet are tough boots made of leather, worn from use. Around her neck, she wears a pendant with the tooth of a saber-toothed tiger, it holds sentimental value to her.
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Registered: Oct 7, 2016 9:05:32 GMT -8
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Post by Nara of the Snapdragon on Oct 27, 2016 17:25:57 GMT -8
Nara nodded, the motion ever so slightly noticeable before walking out of the tent and back into the cool air. She had been traveling for most of the day to reach the camp and the sun was just now fell below the tree line, casting a dark shadow over the camp and bathing it all in a dim light as dusk approached. The cold winds picked up as night approached, and off in the distance there were storm clouds, there would be rain that night.
Nara walked towards the forward edge of the camp, passing by countless soldiers on her way. Nox lead the way, the huge sabre toothed tiger easily clearing a path as none of the soldiers wanted to get in the beast's way. Thea the owl would find herself perched upon Nara's shoulder once again. Once Nara reached the forward edge of the camp she would look around for a man with a beard. There were many men with beards around here, of course. Nara figured that information would be wholly inadequate in finding Jaques, so she would walk out into the middle of a small clearing in the camp, and call out in a loud voice,
"Where's Jacques?"
Nara's voice projected quite well.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 4:18:47 GMT -8
Jacques was outside his tent, gesturing towards markers on a map with one of his Captains when he heard someone, more importantly, a female someone, ask for him specifically.
He walked to where he heard the voice emanate from and found the woman who had called it, noting as well another woman who appeared to be new and looking for him as well. Technically, as a nobleman, he rated the title of 'Sir' before his name, but he had foregone such things due to the number of foreign recruits inside his unit.
"I am Sir Jacques," he said with a grin. The handsome, well-built man stepped forward to offer a handshake to the newcomer.
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