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Post by vamperious on Aug 20, 2013 23:09:08 GMT -5
Libby watched them closely like she would any other prisoner in her keep. However she tried to cover it up but when the girl went to sleep she figured the girl was dumb. She was more looks then anything. Looking to Collin she smiled," Yes, he is from a branch in the Kirkwall. He is investigating something for the Knight commander- Meredith I believe he called her. Any how that's all I really know. I just cook clean and follow orders from my beloved." She sighed softly as she glanced over at him almost wanting him to die in his sleep but she couldn't do it, it would get her killed. "And yourself?" She asked in response to his snooping wondering where he was from. ----------- "Prettier no, smarter yes. You are a wolf in sheeps' clothing aren't you?" At his words she looked at her in a questioning way she however looked rather offended. "Well, I never met some one so rude. However that's why I like you. Your not afraid to speak your mind." She said looking rather happy with her choice, making him take a step back from her. "Don't get the wrong idea now Araine. You are a very interesting woman. beautiful and I'm assuming talented in magic however you don't understand what's going on." She took a few steps forward and leaned on him making him hold her," You don't understand what it is to be powerful with Dalish magic do you? It means power, order, and authority. You could be happy with me." He gulped as she practically force herself onto him. He tried to push her away but it wasn't working, it was like his arms didn't want her to leave. "Araine, stop using magic on me. I don't want to hurt you." He said very carefully to make it clear he was erious about her getting off of him however she smiled at him, walking two fingers up his chest," You don't like to lay easy do you?" She said as she leaned up to kiss him, he twitched his hands enough to use a spell to force her away from him. A force push if one looked at it well enough. She fell onto her knees a bit away from him, her hair in her face and looked almost excited," You like to play rough, how exhilarating." She said as she cast a few spells at him, most to freeze him or knock him down, one however pinned him. He looked a bit angry however he was able to move his arms now, just not his legs. He was on the ground and he glared at her as she got closer to him, "You know, the more spells you throw at me the else attractive you become!" He said in a snarky way to make it obvious to her that he was not happy with this. "Oh come one. We are both mages, both elves-both as good as Dalish...I just wanna look at your markings." That's what made him panic, he however knew what to do now, he waited till she got really close to him then activated his lyrium making her eyes go wide in surprise and awe. He however stuck his glowing hand into her chest- passing threw the skin easily, however he gripped her heart with his hands and a growl on his lips. He gave a slight squeeze to it before pulling his hand, her face a place of pain and surprise, then anger. She fell back gripping her chest and glaring at him," What did you do?" She growled at him in a rather hostile voice. "I was protecting my self, your not dead and I'm free from what ever spell you had on me. We are even now, lets just go back. I'm done here." He said boldly however she had her own ideas. She stood up and blasted him with a force spell making his body loose all its air as he was crushed to the ground, she took the liberty of looking at his markings, he was forced to stay- paralyzed really. He never expected his own magic to be used against him. Once she looked at his markings she smiled and gave his lips a kiss," Now that wasn't so bad now was it...I told you I just wanted to look." She finally took the spell away and walked away feeling content in getting what she wanted. Fenris sat up slowly, letting his lungs get more air and the stars to stop spinning. He had to redress himself before heading back but he accomplished it quickly enough. He was frustrated now and angry however he couldn't do anything about it. Once back he saw Araine was peacefully asleep by her father who was awake and tending to a fire as he spoke to a few others. He made his way to Maaras who was laying down but he figured she wasn't asleep. "You were correct, she was a corrupt bitch. Used my magic against me." He stated rather openly as he poked the fire back to life and looked into it feeling slightly violated.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 21, 2013 0:13:25 GMT -5
Cadan was surprised to hear Kirkwall come from Libby's mouth. Kirkwall was a post most in his position dreaded, mostly because it was a hot bed of trouble. Corrupt in most ways and part insane in others, he preferred the Fereldan Circle more to the one in Kirkwall. At least Tranquility was a last resort here... When she asked about himself, as he was sure she would, he gave hear an eased look as if his prying were nothing but polite conversation. "Fereldan Circle...As my fiancé said, I'm still stationed there. I hear its a bit more peaceful here than in Kirkwall. I commend him for staying." He said before he let his eyes flick to the sword on the ground. "Is that your husbands? That's a fine make, tailored to its wielder...its foreign of course since a black smith here can't do work like that." He said eyeing the pommel and the base of the weapon, the blade seemingly made for smaller hands. He knew he was treading a fine line there, but something was off there. He couldn't tell for sure but that man looked too thin to work with swords and heavy armor. She on the other hand had a build to her, femininity in her build but obvious strength. ~~~ Maraas opened one eye, when Fenris approached, though she sat up when she saw the look on his face. Her brows furrowed at his words and she almost felt his anger with him. "She is a mage?" She asked and looked at him in confusion. Was it her or did he look slightly disheveled. "And you? She attacked you?" She said though she didn't notice any blood or him being in a hurry to leave either. The girl even returned a while ago looking pleased with herself and as happy as a lark. She was almost confused as to what the hell just happened.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 21, 2013 0:29:46 GMT -5
At his questioning her calm demeanor cracked a bit however she giggled a bit, "No- this one is mine. I was wanting to join the guard eventually- after a kid or so perhaps...His blade was recently broken so all he has is his shield until we return really." She said making a good statement on how things worked. A Templar was only supposed to use blessed weapons not just any. "So, the Fereldan Circle, I hear its nice..." She said with an almost dismissing smile as she changed the subject. She twirled her braid as she looked over at Cadan. "Tell me, why such an investigation? Isn't simple conversation well enough? And don't tell me I'm imagining things... Your eyes have been watching my every move since you joined my fire." She asked her tone stern as any Templars would be however she was sure she was mostly figured out now- but they didn't know who they were really...Which was for the better that Ashiron was still asleep. ~~~ She pulled his jacket's sleeve up a bit more as it had been pulled and yanked- stretching the fabric in places it shouldn't have been. Pushing his hair from his face looking slightly frustrated he looked at Maaras. "Yes that girl was a mage, an apprentice keeper- she knows my type of magic- she used it against me....Not really attacked but she is evil and slightly twisted. her mental state is just gone in my opinion...Sick Elf." He muttered more or less to her as he rubbed at his skin where she had traced his markings, a shiver going threw him in a sickening manner. "She wanted to see my markings and I told her no, she didn't like that apparently and took me off guard. Not only did she kick my ass just took off with my designs...Those are dangerous to know Maaras... its a special Tevinter markings set." he was sure what that entail since his markings were usually covered up well all save his hands and face, and throat. He had them from head to toe and it made him angry that she did that to him.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 21, 2013 13:36:37 GMT -5
Cadan knew he had stepped on her toes, and knew even further that if he wanted Luka to at least get some kind of rest, he needed to back off. He always had that high sense of morale and often times it made him speak his mind without due cause for thought. He wasn't crafty and didn't pretend to be. But this mess with finding a mage killed by a mage with an apparent Templar with him.....and to find this 'Templar' and his wife...perhaps it was all going to his head. He nodded at her words, since it was true what she was saying. Stories and mixed belief aside this was her area. "I apologize if my questions came across as anything more than curiosity. I'm not the best at simple conversation, since there is little inside organized barracks and watches over mages. Also today has been a bit hard on Leane and I. We stumbled across a mage, one that had been slaughtered by a maleficarum that got away. And apparently the Templar on site did nothing to stop them...It's a hard thing to swallow, especially when you'd think someone that swore themselves to the Maker would uphold their vows." He said before shaking his head with a bit of disgust evident in his face. It eased however as he looked to her with honesty, after all he couldn't rightly say these two were involved. "It gives reason for warning if the Templar really did help that mage or are perhaps being forced to. I hope you two find safe passage to wherever you're going since these roads just got a bit more dangerous..." He said, hoping that much could suffice for a sort of apology. ~~~ Maraas tensed, her eyes narrowing a bit at his talk. So it seems this little elf was crazy and that she turned his magic against him so she could see his markings. It didn't make much sense, but Maraas knew at least one thing that it meant. Her ally was abused by the little witch. She stared at Fenris a long moment before she rose and looking somewhat ominous in the fire light that reflected more shadow on her face and frame due to her dark skin. "And how do you wish to handle this Fenris? It is your decision...though I could make the girl forget those markings for you...." She said her voice not hostile or even showing her anger. However she simmered on the inside, actually picturing a fight with the little mage. This wasn't revenge or vengeance, just duty to a person that had earned that level of respect from her.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 21, 2013 13:56:03 GMT -5
Her expression lightened at his apology however when he told her about the murder she herself had witnessed, hell been next to the boy when he died. It sent a sickening shiver threw her body at the memory of the sent or burning flesh mixed with the putrid spell Ashiron used to do the deed. It could be taken as fear however her face was dark with regret and remorse over but she nodded, not speaking because she was afraid of what might come out her mouth at him he spoke ill of her. He didn't know it was her but it was and it was killing her. She was under his blood magic and an active Templar of Tevinter- where the mages were in charge not the order. "I accept what you are saying however it was a viel thing to state, the death of a poor mage...IN such a manor. Please get some sleep. I feel like I need to say a few prayers for the poor soul." ~~~ When she suddenly stood up and looked almost scary he understood why others were so afraid of them. They seemingly towered over them and taunted them with emotionless faces. "How would you do as such with out harming her? She is a high ranked Dalish elf maaras... her clan will defend her with their lives...she is also a mage." He said hoping she understood what that meant. it wasn't going to be an easy fight so he would have to bring her out and fight her easily hopefully that is. He wasn't too sure what she had planned but he knew she would defend him honor- even if he had been out matched and over confident.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 21, 2013 15:01:46 GMT -5
Cadan nodded, though he found Libby gave just the right response. He felt that this Templar that witnessed this murder might have been one with a disdain for mages. She however showed a control but a level of....sadness? He couldn't put his finger on her reaction exactly. She told him to rest so she could pray, but he opted to remove the larger pieces to his armor and lie down but awake. He wouldn't easily sleep, not after the day. Thoughts of his sister were enough to keep him awake as it was, since he still battled in his head if the right thing and wrong thing were one in the same. Perhaps this situation with the Templar and the mage was similar... Would he have been able to turn a blind eye and let Brielle go had she done something like that? The answer wasn't clear but most of his thoughts frightened him... ~~~ Maraas looked to Fenris and her brows furrowed, showing the first sign of her thoughts. "I am to understand by your words that your people do not honor...I think they are called duels in your tongue." She said before she gave a shake of her head and eased back. "I will not attack her blindly Fenris. She will know that by threatening you she has threatened me. Though she may have magic, I will have my blade. Even mages bleed." She said before she bowed her head slightly. "It is your call however. You are the one I follow." She said since he understood their customs and it was his honor that was challenged.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 21, 2013 23:56:21 GMT -5
She watched him lay down and settle in next to his girly who was out cold by her posture and easy breathing. She said a few prayers just loud enough for the man to hear, she knew he was still awake. He wasn't as settled as leane was- however he was trying by his breathing patterns. She eventually settled in by the fire and slept leaning up on her sword she had drove into the ground there for a back rest. -------- Dawn came soon enough and Luka was awake with it, however she was sure every one else was passed out she however was curious about the man she hadn't seen all night. She went over close to see just who it was with the white hair to see if she knew him. If they were who they were after however- she hesitated, she did need to know but did she want to know? With a nod she knew she had to so she moved the sleeping bag back and looked almost terrified to see a mage- from the Tevinter Imperium she knew. He was a suitor for Fenris's little sister and a nasty blood mage to boot. Her head reling she took three safe steps back and went to go wake up Cadan quietly. She put a hand over his mouth and woke him up, hoping he would understand and leave with her quickly. She strapped on her armor silently and left for the horses with her saddle bag. Once mounted up he motioned for them to book it out of their and fast. She knew she ahd to explain but she would explain in due time. ------------- "Perhaps we can lure her out, make it apparent she wronged us. Or just call her out and let things happen. She knows I will try to either get her back or retaliate however she wouldn't assume I would be a coward because she offered me a marriage to be a Dalish. I will never accept that offer now however I do think I can trick her to meeting with me. Then we can have our justice." he said as he explained something however he thought about letting the mages from Tevinter deal with her. That was cruel yes but it was a punishment he was humoring at the moment for his honor being violated.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 22, 2013 8:31:11 GMT -5
Cadan woke at Luka's touch to his mouth and he tensed as if he actually might fight her, however his eyes seemed to focus and his instantly calmed. He didnt speak, because he saw a look of panic in her eyes that he associated with trouble. Trouble that she didnt want to wake the other two to deal with.... He got up with her and pulled the heavier pieces back on, making sure he kept quiet as he moved to the horse. It was a quick mount and trot away and he didnt notice the two they had met stirring. He waited until they were at a safe distance before he spoke. "I take it you found something you didn't like..." He began though it sounded like a question. "I know I did. That armor was too heavy for that man and she was too familiar with that sword, even if it was hers. She was the Templar." He said, remembering her getting irked over his questions, only to do a 180 and start praying for a deceased Mage....it was a nice change however, one that actually calmed him enough to sleep, since he was used to the praying of the Chantry located inside the Circle. ----- Maraas listened to his idea, her eyes easing in intensity as did her stance at the idea. It would possibly work, if the girl was confident enough to be that foolish. She had a sense however that perhaps she was if she would attack Fenris of all people. She looked over in Ariane's direction before she spoke. "Yes. That would be possible. I do not wish to break the girl. Just put her in her place." She said, being very clear she wouldn't kill her or mame. Just injure perhaps, or leave her at least scared to ever touch him again. Maraas, didn't like that her feelings on this were actually in favor of Fenris. Not because she didnt like him, but because she trusted him in some way. It was an odd little balance in her head that only made sense in short term of her thoughts. "Fenris, I am sorry that things turned out this way." She told him, hoping to ease some of the tension over what had happened. She knew he meant well by coming here with these people after all.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 22, 2013 11:26:46 GMT -5
When he began with a question that she really didn't want to answer it just yet, she was still trying to catch her mind that was racing 100 miles per hour. She listened to his ideas that he didn't like and looked to him and looked worried still. "I knew the mage." I She stated clearly for him to hear as she was sure that he would understand. She didn't scare easy so when it happened it was good to be warned over it. With a heavy sigh she agreed," yes, she must be a templar from Tevinter- they are the only ones who can stand our mages..." She said since it was true, Cadan had talk to one and he was unhappy with him so she stepped in to help ."That mage, he wans't really sleeping, he as recovering his mana at an increased rate, in a coma like state. He expelled to much at once- probably killing that poor mage we had found. Besides hes a well known blood mage in Tevinter- a Suitor for my charges' younger sister. Nasty piece of work." She said explaining a few things to him. She hoped he understood why she pretty much chose to run away.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 22, 2013 13:25:37 GMT -5
Cadan listened to her and knew by her speech that things were not as simple as a Templar and a Mage. This was the same pair that did away with the young Mage and to boot they were from Tevinter. He speaking of this Mage made his eyes narrow, especially since his mind went back to Libby, if that even was her name. How could she be so good of a liar that she could pray for someone she helped murder? He wanted to go back, wanted to take care of that Mage while he was in this coma of sorts. But he knew by Luka's expression that that was not possible. This suitor if killed here could insight trouble for her back in Tevinter, something he said he would not cause for her. He straightened on his horse, eyes on something far off. "I imagined the pair to be so much more fearsome." He said the joke there but his face showed signs of his anger at letting the Mage go. But he would let go of that, since they needed to focus on finding Luka's charge. "Why are they here?" He asked, knowing people didnt just travel to Fereldan for no reason from a life of luxury in their own home land.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 22, 2013 18:15:01 GMT -5
She noticed his anger at the situation but knew it was best if he just let it go. The girl- if her name was Libby- did the right thing to protect her own charge however he was a blood mage- but from Tevinter that didn't matter. When he said he imagined them scarier she looked at him like he was crazy. "I would rather the mage stay asleep and the Templar just return home alone. Cadan, in Tevinter a mage is a mage- blooded or not- they can't judge in their positions in our chantry. The girl was just doing her job as she had been taught. You can't judge her too harshly...and thank you for trusting me." She said as she turned back in her saddle to see straight ahead of her, she needed to focus on the path however she still saw the tracks from the larger party ahead of them, making her sigh- if Fenris was there then she would scold him as she saw fit. They were in Fereldan not the Imperium so she could get away with it. ---------- Fenris nodded at her words but a smile crept onto his lips," It could be seen as endearing but I find it rude. I want to do more then put her in her place. I want her to cry and beg me...However That isn't right of me to want." He said looking a little trouble but eh took a deep breath to center himself and try to be more peaceful. "I think I will call her out in a bit- today perhaps- We can corner her there- I can block her magic if you can get my point across..." He said as he cast a glance her direction- seeing her comfortable and sleeping. Shaking his head a bit in disgust at her little act he turned back to maaras. "Then we should split up from the group. I don't feel we need to be here longer if she is in charge of things...I can do with out the Dalish of this area."
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Post by kimcora on Aug 23, 2013 0:02:29 GMT -5
Cadan knew she was right, it just didn't make things easier to swallow. "Yeah...I got it. I'm just biased when it comes to things like that. Sorry." He said, being honest with her that blood magic was an absolute out for him. He didn't care the reasons. It was wrong, and anyone claiming to be a part of the chantry knew that. He let things go however and just focused on what he needed for the mission. "Do you think they are after him?" He asked, asking about if the two were after Fenris. ~~~ Maraas knew his feeling but couldn't give into them the same way. The Qunari were not allowed to feel vengeance and not allowed to show it if they did. They were to be disciplined and honorable. That was to say that they could defend their honor, which this woman trampled on by going after Fenris. She was going to give Fenris the satisfaction of whatever he wanted, if that meant he felt his pay from her exacted. "I will do anything in my means to achieve this. Your thoughts are honest, a part of your nature. Do not fault yourself that." She said before she nodded. "I am ready when you are. I do not like leaving things unfinished."
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Post by vamperious on Aug 23, 2013 0:14:06 GMT -5
When asked if she thought they were going after Fenris she frowned," I don't think it, I know it. He wouldn't come out this way just for fun. He is a money hound and a noble- he wouldn't willing sleep on the ground. I don't think many others would have the gall to come after him since Fenris is pretty well known for his power...Well in Tevinter." She stated to him her voice sounding a bit worried. "I don't wan to die at his hands..." She mumbled a bit quietly she however didn't know if he heard her not that she cared but it was a nervous thing to hear. "Ashiron. That's his title and his name per say...Ash for his hair and iron for his resolve. He is a violent mage, very narcissistic, gore loving..." She said explaining his title to Cadan because in Tevinter mages of power and rank got names given to them by Mageisters to a reason. "Fenris has one as well, however Its not as intimidating...His title is the Makers' hammer. Meaning he is moral yet will strick with a firm hand and a hard hit. Both are high ranked mages...I don't want to be in the middle of that battle." -------- Franis nodded figuring Maaras was with him threw and threw however a yawn was pulled from him, he had to sleep- hew as tired and they had a fight tomorrow- his battle had made him tired but he was ignoring it as long as he was able. "I'm going to sleep. I'll see you in the morning. Have a good night Maaras." He said as he settled in by the smaller fire and passed out rather quickly.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 23, 2013 1:32:45 GMT -5
Cadan had a feeling the answer would be yes, but it was very obvious that this was a bad thing. Luka made it clear that this mage was not one to get involved with. He was powerful, that he understood. But this talk of not wanting to get in the middle of a fight between the two was another story entirely. "Obviously he got his ass handed to him. That coma state was common with run aways that tried to fight back. That level of exhaustion means it might have been a fight with your Fenris." He said before he gave a slight shrug. "Then we'll be careful and try to find Fenris before this mage gets a chance at him again." ~~~ Maraas separated from him for the night, though she didn't sleep. She somewhat napped, something she had taken to over long travel where she was on guard. She could survive on no real sleep for about three days before she crashed. And when she was out, she was out, to the point she was harder to wake than the dead. Perhaps it wasn't healthy but it kept her comfortable and made her feel safer.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 23, 2013 11:15:21 GMT -5
Luka nodded and let it go, he understood her warnings well enough and knew she was worried. With a sigh she continued with the pace down the road hoping to make a space between them since she was terrified to be caught up to. ---------------- In the morning when every one else was awake, they traveled on, not really having any problems till Araine made her usual rounds making sure every one was doing well. She however got too close to Fenris with a smile ," Good morning, I trust you slept well. My do know my offer is still open." She said in a cute tone giving him a look from under her lashes. he smiled at her almost too confidently, "I wanted to talk to you about that...perhaps on a lunch break?" her brows rose in surprise at his willingness now but her smile was genuine when she was dumb enough to think so. Any one else would be angry at her for such a thing but here he was smiling and being flirty still. She agreed and made a thing to meet with him later, however they had about an hour before that. ((Okay- Plan---When they go to meet- cadan and Luka will show up in the group. ))
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