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Post by vamperious on Aug 26, 2013 21:43:18 GMT -5
Luka giggled lightly at his comment about why Fenris put her to sleep. "He isn't one for forests...However dark spawn is nasty enough to know and be taken seriously. There are two of us in both parties...We should aim for Redcliffe. He might be headed there- one never knows until they try." She said her tone confident however her face looked worried over the dark spawn. She had yet to encounter any and she didn't really want to.
~~~ He nodded at her words of not liking the place but shrugged knowing nothing could really be done. "I know, there is dark spawn here. The question now is weather we pass threw continuously or we camp at night...It will be hard to just pass threw." he commented to her since she knew he needed some sleep from time to time and passing threw meant no sleep- and only eating on the go- no stopping for anything. Also there was a possibility of fighting.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 26, 2013 23:39:20 GMT -5
Redcliffe it was then...Somehow that didn't sound as pleasant as he figured. Perhaps he'd rather try his luck with the darkspawn? He nodded to Luka though he gave her worried look a confident one of his own that was mostly for her benefit. "Alright. Good plan. I'm sure your right." He said before he looked ahead. "Jeez, all these trees look the same. Alright lets get back to our horses before things escalate in that camp over the girl's state." ~~~ Maraas nodded, knowing exactly what he meant. she could pass through without hassle of sleep as long as they moved quickly, but Fenris was different. A sleepless man was little for a fight. So that meant that they would have to rest. Not for long but enough to get him sleep. "The village still has stable structures in the countryside further out of the city. Clear out the vermin and it could serve as a decent resting place." She said before she looked to him. "You know of dark spawn. So you know what it will not be easy to make it through that town without a fight. And then behind that is the Wilds, a nest they have made for themselves, even more dangerous..."
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Post by vamperious on Aug 27, 2013 9:55:53 GMT -5
He nodded at her words as they were very true, "How about we go around the town? We can easily find the road again- its huge- what's past it thought? Is there another town after that semi close?" he asked curious about what was about the area since he was planning the best way threw. ----------------- "Good idea. I'm sure we can survive a while tide of dark spawn..." A shiver went down her spine as she thought of how gross they were. She was being pessimistic and mean but it was how she saw stuff. They headed back and the troop had already moved on it seemed, the beaten girl in tow. Their horses were tied to a tree and left for them, which she thought was nice. They mounted up and started back threw to the West. ------- She woke up to being alone- well besides Ashiron, who was stirring but not by much. She stretched and looked about seeing no one else- and just their horses. She smiled to herself- now she didn't have to explain things to him. She got him breakfast and they sat in silence as she packed things up, quickly this time. He didn't talk much he looked groggy still so she took advantage of that. She put on her armor again and mounted up with the mage, he looked crabby as usual by then however he was on schedule so he didn't complain. They went up the road a bit until they reached a group of elves they had come into contact with before. He rode his horse threw the group until he found the only beat up one- a pretty little thing. he hadn't seen Fenris or his pet Qunari so he figured they split but only after a fight as it seemed he was right. He made Libby stay back a bit while he gathered information. "Girl- where did that brat go?" She turned her blue eyes to him in a glare a snarl on her pretty features," You too- look you and your Templar bitch can leave us be. That mage and his pet attacked me with out cause." Ashiron hardly figured that much- he did know the boy a bit but not really enough to make killing him matter to him other then for his power. "Then spill it so I can kill him already." he said to her making her pause in her nasty come back to look at him as a sick smile curved over her lips. "West- towards loathering. About two and a half hour ago. On foot. Another group came by looking for him. A girl and another Templar- better catch up before they take him away from you." She said almost like she was chiding him as she turned and ignored him.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 27, 2013 18:35:12 GMT -5
Maraas frowned a bit in thought. "I believe past Lothering is nothing but small villages. Nothing too close. Redcliffe is to the West, the Wilds to the south." She said, folding her arms with a thought. She gave him a raise of her brow. "I would like to avoid this town if possible." ~~~ Cadan road along with Luka, glad to hear they were avoiding darkspawn but a bit uneasy to be around Redcliffe. His family was associated with the Arl's court, meaning everyone knew them. They weren't exactly popular, since his family was associated with higher taxes in their area. He knew it was because their land was currently suffering from a bit of a draught and Redcliffe was in demand of the imports from their farm lands, but his family didn't know how to handle a new more money conscious lifestyle. Perhaps he would avoid notice in uniform but that was a slim chance.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 27, 2013 23:32:02 GMT -5
Turning his head tot eh side to look at her he smiled," I would like to avoid people as well... Should we perhaps make for another region? Fereldan seems either filled with blood mages, filth, poverty and unhappiness or dark spawn...I've about had my fill." He said as he turned his head to look back in the small fire he had made. "I think we should stick it hard and travel threw- after tonight that is. It will be hard to go in the dark- so lets get a good nights rest before we start this mess, what do you say?" ---------------------- She noticed he was a bit uneasy about something however didn't know what exactly. "Cadan? Whats bothering you?" She asked easily as they rode on. They had been silent for a bit and she was curious.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 28, 2013 16:03:04 GMT -5
Maraas was glad he agreed but news of traveling to a whole new place shocked her some. She never imagined leaving Fereldan, seeing as the world was much to large to just travel around. Even the soliders beneath the Arishok didn't wander too far from the homeland, lest it was demanded of them to satisfy a need of the Qun. "Region hm? Perhaps." She said before she sat down close to the fire. "I agree on the plan. It will be difficult but I believe we will find victory." ~~~ Cadan looked up from the road and to Luka, a smile forming on his lips. "Nothing much really, just some thoughts on the best way to Redcliffe. You see a few of the surrounding villages were quite troubled the last I saw of them. And some don't look to Lords and their families quite kindly." He said being honest but leaving out the bit that his family had no idea yet that Brielle was dead or that he was the cause...
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Post by vamperious on Aug 29, 2013 11:42:16 GMT -5
Fenris nodded with a smirk," Good then, lets get some sound sleep for once- before we have a few sleepless nights and constant dark spawn." He laid down but kept his staff in hand in case he needed it, and almost immediately passed out. his dreams however were plagued by demons, a desire demons trying to convince him he had every thing he wanted including his old love in Tevinter. When he escaped that one another Demon was there-Pride- making hi offers of becoming stronger- without the use of blood magic to help him- to make him a high Mageister-more powerful. Another was offering him knowledge in an endless demon library of things- the sloth demon trying to lure him with his love of knowledge. It was painful to say no, but he knew he couldn't take anything from them even water if they asked politely. He was tossing and turning all night, sweating and groaning in disgust and terror as he did his best to keep them away. =========== She observed how he avoided it slightly and said things almost as impersonal as he could which made her smile. That's what she would have done if it were her own hold. "Well, I won't be doing anything to embarrass you in front of your friends. However I don't care if we make up fake names and stay in a barn for a night- I don't mind Cadan- I've always slept in worse." She said with a smile more for him to understand that she knew something that was 'his' was there and she didn't mind to be subjected to it or not. If he wanted to avoid them then they would- it was completely up to him after all he was the guide.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 30, 2013 1:07:30 GMT -5
Maraas woke that morning, her eyes tiredly searching the area around her. She had passed out a little while after Fenris did, seeing as his groans and tossing woke her. She was too wired for danger when out like that to not wake when she heard movement and noises of terror. He was obviously struggling in his dreams but she knew she couldn't be of any help. After what he told her, there was no real help. He would have to fight those battles for himself. She pushed up, shaking off some of the dust off her person before she went to pack and get ready for the day. ~~~ Cadan was surprised by Luka's words, though he couldn't help but let out a bit of a laugh at her comment about sleeping in a barn. He actually genuinely laughed for a bit, sobering after he ran a hand through his hair as if to calm himself. "No. You are hardly an embarrassment Luka. And about sleeping in a barn, it will be exactly the opposite..." He said before he gave a small sigh, opting to be a little more honest with her. She had been with him so he owed her at least that much. "My father is a lord in Redcliffe, owns property in a farming village that he controls. So in other words the Farrel namesake is a powerful name in that area. Not enough to be life changing in the decisions at the Keep but enough to earn dirty looks from people who think my family drove them to poverty. I'm not proud of them, but they are family...and I'm not the type to run from my problems either." He wasn't sure what she would think of him at this point. "I haven't seen my family in a while, but I do ask that I could get a chance to speak with them if we happen to pass through. It wont be a long chat, in all honesty I think it will be the last...which would be fine by me honestly."
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Post by vamperious on Aug 30, 2013 1:19:08 GMT -5
He woke up with a jump like some one was trying to kill him, his hand jumping to his throat his eyes wide, his breathings fast, he was practically drenched from sweating so much. He moved his hand to cover his heart that was trying to beat itself out of his chest. He took a few heavy breaths before looking about to see almost everything had been packed away by Maaras. He felt lazy however he felt like he hadn't slept in a month- his eyes heavy and his lungs feeling like lead weights. A marathon had been run threw his head and hew as leading the pace the entire night at a frightening speed- he was utterly exhausted. Sleep often did this to him- but lucky it was only once in a while else he would have been crazy by now from no sleep. ~~~ At his words she gave him a surprised look, especially when he told her about the dirty looks he would be getting. "Oh, should I put on a dress then?" She asked with a smirk since she wasn't sure what to think about that. Yes she respected his wishes to avoid them however she thought they could be helpful. "I will respect you wishes however, I do require some things... Such as knowing what I'm really walking into. If I end up beating an idiot who insults me and my name sake I want to have a good retort." She said with a light smile to him as she imagined yelling at an idiot who was picking a fight just because she was with Cadan.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 30, 2013 20:45:36 GMT -5
Cadan blinked at her words, unsure of exactly what he could tell her and couldn't. He could trust her, but with just how much... He nodded a bit to himself and knew he had no choice but to tell her what she wanted to know. She deserved that if he was going to drag her into that situation before he had to speak to his family. "What exactly would you like to know?" He asked, eyebrow raising in question. ~~~~ Maraas noticed Fenris wake but didn't look to him immediately, seeing as she would give him room to wake. She knew he had a stressful sleep and would give him time to work himself down from the fear. After a few minutes she looked back, actually smiling. "You are awake. I am glad." She said, honestly, seeing as he needed to wake from that horrid dream. She looked a bit worried for him but wasn't going to bother him all that much since it was a touchy subject. Instead she offered him some bread and dried meat that was from one of their stores. "Would you like food?" She asked showing it to him.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 30, 2013 21:30:57 GMT -5
She looked at him as he seemed to be debating what to say. She smiled lightly, hanging her horse back a bit to ride side by side and she put a hand on him,” If you don’t want to say then don’t. I’ll play the silent type if you want. I can understand not saying things because of… other issues. But if that’s the case Cadan- just cover my ass if I get into trouble.” She said with a somber tone but a happier look as she tried to make her point to him. She was willing to walk in blind if he didn’t feel like talking about it but she wouldn’t pry the information from him if he was reluctant in the first place because everyone had things they would rather keep in the dark.
----------------------------------------------- He noticed her light smile on her usually dull features, which made him smirk back. He brushed his damp hair out of his face as he sat up and stretched a bit. “I’m glad I was able to wake…That was terrible…” He said taking the offered food from Maaras and munching on it. They had planned on leaving then to cross the area- the dark spawn infested area with no sleep- he wasn’t looking forward to this at all. In fact quite the opposite- he was dreading this- the darker the area the worse his dreams got it seemed. He helped pack things up in silence after he had eaten then they headed out on foot. It was slightly uneventful for a while- which he liked however he sensed something by them in the woods and he stopped suddenly, and motioned to Maaras to be ready- however it was a few dark spawn stumbling along in the woods grumbling and grunting at each other in a type of speech as they went further into the wood- towards the south. He let go of a breath he had been holding in fear- but made a grossed out grunt when he smelled the Dark spawn- they smelled repulsive- like rotting flesh and disease.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 30, 2013 23:36:48 GMT -5
Cadan felt the touch to his arm was reassuring. He was grateful Luka wasn't going to push things but he wasn't necessarily going to let her go into an area blind. He already told her the reason his family had no love with the towns people, but his family was another story. He just felt like if anything they wouldn't be a problem as long as he got to speak with them privately, they got into Redcliffe, looked around for her charge and got out. He would tell her perhaps if things ever led to him needing to cover her but he felt like that wouldn't be necessary. "Alright. I swear I'll explain things Luka when needed but for now can we change the subject?" He asked before looking ahead at the road, "Like perhaps our plan this time around to find your charge. We missed him last time around...Perhaps we need to change things up a bit." ~~~ Maraas moved along side Fenris, when he motioned to her and she watched as a few dark spawn lumbered off. Where there were a few there were always more. She could practically smell them on a breeze. She nodded to him and moved forward a bit, keeping an eye out for more. She started hearing things in the brush, but she couldn't tell if it was wild life or darkspawn. The woods seemed to be crawling with them, but the ones she saw were mostly unorganized groups. "Why are they here?" She wondered aloud as a larger darkspawn dragged his way through the woods.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 30, 2013 23:54:33 GMT -5
She pulled her hand back when he said he would explain when It was needed. She liked that he promised to do so- most would say so and never tell her. When he changed the subject he brought about her past failure and she frowned at him. More sarcastically then sad," Well every time you say I am a terrible mage tracker the worse I feel- why don't we do this your way? You know the area- I'm in the dark here Cadan." She said to him trying to get him to help her make a new plan because she could find some one yes- figure out where they planned on going and who they would have consorted with not a problem, actually finding them lately- not the brightest out look. ~~~
Fenris followed along with her stopping every so to hide and the like- it was painfully slow progress but it was how it was going to work it seemed. "Retreating from looking for something to kill is my guess. God they are repulsive...How they came from mages is beyond me." he muttered to her as he pushed past a tree quickly to avoid the sight line of one that surprised him from behind. Much to his surprise its' eyes had been gouged out and it was running into things as it went along.
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