RP anyone?

[Sanick]

Anyone got an idea for a Roleplay that would could keep alive? lol if anyone is interested at all?

[Strider]

what did you have in mind?

[Sanick]

Back in my hometown, I am an avid RP'er. Im up for Future, or a fantasy MEdevil like lotr style? Just something that mulitple people would enjoy to get in on, and atually carry this on for awhile

[fuzzypurpledragon]

(I actually meant to keep going with the other...but I have a nine-month old, so computer time is limited. But I'd like to play.I LOVE medieval fantasy (particularly anything to do with Merlin, especially by T.A Barron))

Name: Kathreen
Age: 21
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 136 lbs
Occupation: Herbal Healer (called a witch)

[Sanick]

Haha, ok. So medievel it is.. I will give a quick brief of my character, and then kick this puppy off.


Name: Samuel O'Ryan
Profession: Weaponsmith
Current Occupation: Drifter/Sword for hire

*Samuel Arrives at the Tavern, King's Retreat, in the city of Gale. Samuel is a strong young man of the early 20's. He has a strong build to him, as if he was forged by the hammer. He has a face of Experience for being as young as he is; but his eyes show compassion, and an easy going spirit. He has Dark brown hair, and frost blue eyes.
The Tavern is busy as normal for the King's Retreat. Music is being played, plenty of drinking, gossiping, flirting even.*

As I walk into the Tavern, i give myself a small smirk. Smells like home I think to myself. I Approach the bar and order an Ale. I then turn and enjoy the music. I begin to eye the crowd, Looking for potential work, a fight, a good story, or perhaps even a woman.

[Strider]

Medievel, works for me^^

Name: Regas Sabel (Sabe)
Gender: Female
Profession: Weapons Master/ Assassin
Occupation: Drifter

*Sabe sits and watches the coming and going crowd of the city of Gale. People fascinate her, odd for her age of nineteen. Most young women are caught up with thoughts of marrige or having children. Her eyes are a chocolate color, and her hair is long and curly (to her mid-back) a shade lighter than her eyes. Her eyes show the worn spirit of a warrior, they are cold and calculating, her intelegence is easily seen. Her face is dirty but her hich cheek bones make her look far younger than she is. Her body is lean from fighting.*

I sit at the end of the bar and watch as the newcomer enters and orders his drink. His eyes are peculiar and catch my attention. For he holds the face of a warrior but the eyes of a lover.

I lift my cup of whiskey to my lips and watch as he surveys the bouncing crowd. He can't be much older than me... I tell my self. Why would a softie like him dare enter such a place, unless the city is his home?

[fuzzypurpledragon]

*close to the musicians, Kathreen rocks to the melody, her eyes, a blue-grey of the sea, are focused on careful weaving of a protection charm for one of them. In this out of the way corner, she hopes he activities will go unnoticed. As she weaves, she chants softly** Earth, fire, water, air. Protection I give to ward off who dare.

[Sanick]

*Two people in this tavern catch my eye. The much younger woman at the bar, staring at me, and the other woman in the corner of the bar, some sort of magician it seems."
I move to the woman at the far end of the bar

As i approach i begin to see the true age of her. Her face structure would show nothing but an adolecent, however i would guess she is about my age, maybe older.

"Its not polite to stare without introducing yourself first" I say to her seriously at first. *Samuel's voice is a very smooth, soothing Baritone.* I quick her a quick smirk to show no hostile intent.

"My name is Samuel, I'm new to this area. You don't happen to know what the celebration is about do you?" *points to the growing crowd

[Strider]

*Sabe looks over the man, her haunting eyes taking him in with precision*

"I only look at what i find interesting you could say." I smile at him, my eyes peeking out from underneath a screen of dark lashes *her voice his like honey and sugar, a sweet blend of sound*. "The name is Regas, but most folk around here call me Sabe. As for your party," I look out over the crowd, "It's a celebration of some sorts, I'm not sure of much else. So what are you, stopping into a place like this, Sam?" I ask mocking no interest in him.

He's different from the rest of the men in here I conclude as he smiles at me, "A drifter of sorts, am I correct?"

[Sanick]

*As you inspect him, you see his hands look as rough as leather. His Arms are solid muscle, and toned through years of hard labor.*

"I've been called alot of things. Interesting isn't one i can recall hearing" he replies back to her.
He looks at the bartender and motions for another drink.

"Well, I don't know of any local festivals, so i have no idea." *He begins to say something else, but the crowd erupts into cheers as a new tune is played by the Bard. It is most definitely some sort of celebration as everyone gets up and begins to dance.*

I Begin to laugh and clap my hands *You see a smile on him, that reveals nothing but a warmhearted man. His smile could light up the room like a dozen torches*

"Come on lets dance" He says to Sabe with a smile on his face

[Strider]

He's seen hard times I looked down at his hand as he offers it, that bright smile melting away my inqiring of him. "Alright," I say nodding. "A dance."

* Sabe follows Samuel out onto the dance floor, Her uneasyness present in her eyes. Her hand trembles in his...*

"Where are you from?" I ask as he takes me to the middle of the floor, the people around us bouncing with the music.

[Sanick]

*Samuel's hands feel like rough leather. It is easy to tell he is or has been a hard working man. His Laugh can be heard well over the rest of the crowd as you move to the middle of the floor*

"I grew up in a small village outside of the city. About 2 days travel. My Father was a weaponsmith, and i followed in his steps untill i was 17" I Saw to Sabe. I can feel her trembling in my arms as we begin to dance to the festive song.

"Don't worry" I say to the woman in my hands, I then lean in close and whiper "Follow my lead"

*We jump into the crowd as we become one with the music, dancing and laughing with the rest of them*

[Strider]

*She gives him a reasuring smile at his comforting words*
"You could say I don't dance much," She laughs "Especially with the interesting stranger across the way."

*Sabe notices the grace in his footwork. For such a stout man he's very light on his feet*

"I dare say that my home is farther out then even yours." She tells him as he swings her around. "Pray, what is your age?"

*You notice the calculation in her dark eyes. She's thinking carefully through her words, giving just enough to oblige the intented question, and nothing more. She's smarter than she looks*

[Sanick]

Samuel Laughs "I dont dance much either. My Mother insisted i learn as a child. However, i have always been gifted with being lightfooted. I am 22 as of yesterday. How old are you my dear?"

*He continues to silently admire Sabe's form; She has excellent form. Dancing isnt quite the place for it, but it is there somewhere. He continues to dance, all the while trying to figure out his partner for the night.*

*The song comes to an end, and people begin to Wander back to their tables and drinks. Th Festive continues, just not on the dance floor*

"Thank you for the Dance my Lady," He Bows and then Motions back for the table. "So what brings you so far from your home?"

*He sits next to Sabe, gazing at her. He continues eye contact, only to look away when a local walks by, or when someone comes into the Tavern.*

[Strider]

"Oh, well its always good to know." She tells him with a smile. "I am 19, old for my age, you could say."

*She follows him back to the table and watches him with a sly half-lidded gaze*

"Well I guess it's not really my home anymore. I used to live there with a mother and father and three brothers...but times change. People change. Now I roam, looking for any job that pays." She leans forward, her elbow on the table her chin in her hand and wicked smile on her face, "Tell me, Samuel, What brings you so far from your home?"

*She looks him over once again, thinking back to when they had been dancing. His hands were calloused and strong, like that of a man who had faced hard labor all of his life. Maybe she thought, they weren't so different?*

[Sanick]

*The smile drops from his face* "I actually haven't been "home" since i was 17. My Village was destroyed long ago, and I've been drifting, working whatever i could find."

*He sits silently for a moment. You can almost see the memories in his eyes.*

"Times change, people change" He says almost in a whisper. He takes a swig of another ale. His smile returns, as well as the light in his eyes. "Still good with a hammer though, and when need be the sword. I somehow still manage to pull off dancing." He gives a wink and takes another swig of his Ale.

No need to get all emotional in front of strangers Samuel, keep it together

"19 you say? I can't think of any woman not bearing children at that age!"

[Strider]

*Sabe nods at the whispered words and downs the last of her whiskey*

"I guess you could say I'm not like other women. My lifestyle isn't exactly family friendly." She signals to the waiter for another round. "And if its any consolation, you're a splendid dancer."

Get a hold of yourself Sabe! You don't even know this guy! She told herself.She was never this open with strangers.

*Sabe looks up as more people enter the tavern, her head dips and her hair hides her face.* "Damn."

[Sanick]

*Follows your eyes to the door* Samuel leans in close "was the damn directed towards them?" He motions to the 2 large men walk into the Tavern

[Strider]

"Ah, yes. I had a little bit of a skirmish with them not to long ago and they don't particularly like me all that much." She couldn't help but to smile at Samuel as he sized the men up, "We'll just say I can hold my own in a fight. One of the many, many reasons I'm not a brood-mother."

*Sabe tries to hide her face by looking away from the door, but it's too late and the men have spotted her. They make their way across the tavern floor.*

"Well looky here! Reg-somthing isn't it?" The taller of the two sneers, elbowing his friend. "Don't you know that little girls aren't allowed in this grown-up place?"

*Sabe's face is blank, save for her quizzical brow*

The shorter one laughs, "Maybe you ought to put her in her place, then?" He asks his friend.

Sabes eyes slide back to Samuel, the slightest hint of a smile on her face.

[Sanick]

*He smiles and Looks at Sabe*

"Meat or Potatoes?" He Says with a grin

[Strider]

"Meat, definately Meat." She says as her arm slips underneath the table, reaching down to her boot, her shiv strapped to the side of it.

She cracks her neck, "Look boys if you just go on your way, there won't be any trouble. If you don't, " Her brown eyes meet with Samuel's blue ones, "History might repeat itself."

[Sanick]

*Looks at the shorter of the 2 men* "I'd take what remains of your pride, and get out before she mops the floor with it"

*He grips his Ale tighter I knew i should have brought my sword in with me...oh well, i will make due*

[Strider]

***I drew a pic of Sabe, and she looks pretty good, haha^^***

The shorter man laughes, "Who are you? Her play-thing? Get a look at these two, Thomas. The little-girl and her pet."

*The taller man, Thomas, smiles at his friends joke*. "Aye, are you sure it's not the other way around? The little tramp would do anything for a good-time, you know, especially when there is money invovled."

Sabe grips the handle on her shiv tight, and counts back from ten as she listens to the mocking men in front of her. She looks over at Samuel again and back at the men in front of her. "At least the play-thing has some class..." She drawls, "It's good to know that at least one man in here will still have his dignity to hold high when this is through."

"You had it coming, what with your lack of proper clothing anyone could have mistaken you for such_" *Sabe is wearing a cloak, a males shirt with the sleaves cut off and a cropped clothier along with hemmed mens pants, boots. Not proper womens clothing*

*Sabe cuts him off as she pulls the seven-inch shiv from underneath the table* "Last chance, boys."

[Sanick]

** I cant draw or i would do it. lol**

*Samuel Also stands, he gets up kinda slow. While he doesnt quite compare to the taller man, he does make the shorter of the two men seem quite small. He and makes sure he has his glass pint in his hand. He downs the last half of his ale then looks at his glass*

"Hmm... I Recommend walking away while you still can boys." He says to the two men.

*He gives them a good one over. Both men are armed with Longswords, meaning Samuel is bringing a beer mug to a swordfight. I will just have to play smart, or disarm one of them.

[Strider]

** I can't do it realistically anything, but people say i kick ass at the anime style**

*Sabe watches as Samuel gets to his feet slowly. She's giddy with anticipation as she runs her finger along the blade of her knife, she loves a good fight. She smirks*

"I've seen this boy fight," she says refuring to Samuel, lying through her teeth, "When he says walk away while you still can, he means it."

*Sabe jumps back as the taller of the men reaches out for her arm, his free hand reaching for his sword, She swings her shiv around quickly the blade of her knife slicing open his hand and a good portion of his arm. She scoots around the table to Samuel's side*

"Damn it, I'm gonna get kicked out just when I started to like this place." *She comments as she draws up her weapon in front her, her eyes on the men grabbing their weapons. She looks to Samuel's eyes and smiles again*

"Awe well" She says to the bleeding man sa the music stops and people start watching the scene developing bfore them,"I'm half in the bottle and I'm still qucker than you."

*You notice her stance, relaxed and ready. She wasn't bluffing, she knows how to fight.*

[Sanick]

I dont have that swift style, but i got raw power. As the shorter man begins to pull his weapon Samuel swings his Mug, and connects on the top of the Man's head. He then rushes him, grabs him around the waist and slams him into a nearby table.

The man Slowly tries to rise after the slamming, however due to his head injury, struggles a little.

Samuel speaks in a mocking voice. "What's this? Can take on one unarmed opponent?" He kicks the short man in the side.

He takes the man's sword. Wow, this is a piece of shit sword. Not a well funded thug. He looks back at Sabe, then at the Taller man.

"You were saying?"

[Strider]

Sabe lets out a riotous laugh, humored by his question. "Well, you've got power on your side," She tells him, her eyes darting behind him, "Your Left!" She yells, tossing her knife.

*It hits the taller man in his shoulder, he stumbles back before charging at Sabe again. She ducks low and turns as he nears her, her elbow meeting his stomach before she swings her leg around, the heel of her boot hitting his chin with a loud crack.*

"The bigger they are, the harder they fall," She looks to Samuel, "You aren't going to hurt anyone with a sword like that." She gestures to the weapon.

[Sanick]

*I thought it would be better than an improvised weapon. I didnt think the mug was gonna be as effective as it was."

*Picks up his still intake glass, then looks around the crowd. Everyone has stopped and watched the entire fight. Samuel lets out a laugh*

"Drinks for everyone on me!" He yells and puts his empty glass in the air. Cheers erupt in the Tavern, as the music begins to play again, and everyone rushes to the bar for their free drink.

Samule looks at Sabe, "Nothing more distracting then free ale hu?" He winks at her

She is quite skilled with a blade, I wonder where she was taught...?

[Strider]

Sabe shook her head with a smile, "You sure do have a way with people..." She looks down at her empty glass, "I'll have to pass on the ale though, I like my alcohol with a bit of a bite."

She looks down at the man that she'd kicked in the face, "I'll be taking my knife back now." She told him with a wry smirk as she pulled the blade from his shoulder and secured it to her boot again.

The man can move. Years away from home often taught people to defend themselves

"Wanna dance?"

[Sanick]

"Lemme do a little clean up first" Samuel Walks over to the 2 men. He grabs them both by the collar, gets them to their feet, and takes them to the door.

"Next time you show up, you might wana bring more muscle" He throws them out of the Tavern. Applaus come from the Celebrating crowd.

Samuel Slides back to Sabe, and says with a Grin.

"You were saying?"

[Strider]

She smiles at him, "Do you wanna dance?" She asks, a light in her eyes he hadn't seen before. "You sure do know how to make a first impression."

[Sanick]

Samuel Laughs "pft, I'm always up for a dance" He winks at her, acknowledging the twinkle in her eyes, and heads out to the dance floor.

Hmm... Something is different with her.

[Strider]

"Ah, I guess it depends who my partner is for it if I am or not." She tells him as he takes her in his arms.

She sighes, "Where'd you learn to fight like that? I wish I could say my people skills were as developed as yours, and thanks for not letting me get kicked out, by the way."

[Sanick]

"You didnt come here looking for trouble Sabe. They did, they deserve the punishment." He looks at her. *we must be a weird looking couple. Her not so very womanly clothing, and tiny frame. My brute size and packing clothes.*

"My life the last few years have taken me every where, and taught me alot of things. I've brawled drunkards. I've been taught by many people. Wise men, Outdoorsmen, Horsemen, Blademan. THe life of a Drifter is full of anything you can imagin." He gives her a little grin, "But i am sure you knew that."

He laughs a litlle bit. "What about you Sabe? WHats your story?"

[Strider]

*She thought about his words for a moment*

"Well, I started out in a very prejudice village. My brothers were years older than me, my oldest nearly twelce years so. I was considered the last resort for most of the 'men' in my home; I had dark hair, dark eyes and I was pale-skinned, not at all like the other girls. Not much has changed." She sighs and focuses on his shoulder for a moment, lost in gathering her thoughts. "I over heard my father one night, telling my mother he'd signed off on my marriage to a merc from Winchest Hallow. I was twelve."

Sabe, what are you doing...You're going to get yourself in trouble telling him this...

"My father died shortly after, and my mother followed, both had become ill, so my eldest sibling took me in. Ren, was his name. He didn't like me at all, he'd beat me, make me do his work his wife's work, and on top of that, take care of his little brats." She freezes, breathing deeply. "So after a little while, the merc came. I was fourteen. He stayed the night with us, and I remember being scared of him, so scared when he approached me in the kitchen that night. I killed him." Her eyes close, but no tears fall."I killed my brother, my sister-inlaw and all of their children, because I was so scared. I left after that, taking my fathers sword, which I pawned shortly after. Everything I know, is self-taught. I watch people, I study them." She looks up into Samuel's eyes.

"I was watching you when you came in, you walked like the rest of these people, but your eyes said something else. I've probably said to much now, right? You're going to turn me in, get the reward my brother have out for me?" Sha asked, nervously.

You're such an idiot Sabe. You don't know this guy...

[Sanick]

Samuel continues to dance silently for a moment. His expression shows alot of though.

After a few moments of silence, Samuel stops dancing. He looks right into the eyes of Sabe She isn't lying. who could fabricate a story like that? He pulls Sabe in tight, and embraces her.

"I am sorry that happened to you." He whispers to her, "No man will lay a finger on you as long as i draw breath."

After a few moments, He releases her from his grip. His face is full of Anger, but also compassion.

"No one deserves a fate like that, Specially not a litle girl. My story, while not like that also involves death. If you are going to spill your cup, i might as well."

He begins to dance again with Sabe.

"My Father sent me on an erran, to retrieve some Ore from the cave behind our workshop for our smithy. I was gone less then 5 minutes when i heard the screams from my village. I ran as fast as i could back towards the village. I could smell the fires, the burning of human flesh." Samuel's eyes are burning with anger. his expression Callow, and hard. "When i arrive back at my village, I witnessed 8 men riding out of the tower on black horses, with silver and gold armor on themselves, and their mounts. The door to my house where my younger sisters and mother were was barred shut from the inside, the house was already begining to crumble. My Fathers blacksmith was completely ransacked, and also burnt to the ground." He Trails off for a moment Really? You just met her, people are after her, and she killed HER family. Yet you trust her? great call on Judgment Sam. "No one survived. I've lived in search of these men the last 4 years, with no clue in sight"

He Looks at Sabe. The fire in his eyes begining to fade already

[Strider]

*She sighs and closes her eyes, her chin resting on Samuel's shoulder*

"It's nice to hear that someone has my back for a change..." She whispers to him, "I'm so sorry about your family..."

*She picks her head up and looks at him, a thoughtful look on her face*

"Silver and gold armour on black horses?...I think I ran into a group similar to that when I was in the village just outside of here. There were only six of them but...were their silks marked with red shields?"

[Sanick]

He thinks back...to the day. *He begins to perk up a little bit*

"Yes... I believe they did!" You can hear the excitement in his voice

[Strider]

She smiles at him, "They were in the shire- just outside of Gale, It's not even a days walk! I was there this morning...perhaps they stayed over?"

[Sanick]

You can see the anticipation in his face. Then he grows very serious.

"Its very early in the morning Sabe. I don't think we can make it to the village in time before they leave, AND be in any condition to fight" He points out the window, and you can see the Sun starting to rise. Samuel Suddenly feels the excitment of the night bearing down on him.

This is the closest i have been to them in YEARS! Now i am too tired to take the fight to them. Even if we did make it there before they left, I don't know how well the fight would go for us. I could take 2, maybe 3 alone on a good day. But after a night of binge drinking, fights and dancing? I might not be up to it.

"How far is the village from here on horse back? Half a day?"

[Strider]

"Like I said, I'm quick half in the bottle, you haven't seen me with a longsword." She tells him.

"Its a little less than half a day, Sam, we could make it there before early noon if we go now." She says thinking back to just minutes agi. She looks towards the window at the rising sun, "I know two people who aren't going to need their horses either." She smirks.

[Sanick]

"I have my own Horse. As well as all my equipment with her." He says to the young woman.

He sits silently for a minute. You ready for this Sam? Because its here.

"Alright, lets get outa here!" He says taking her hand. He bolts out the door, headed for the Stables at the South Gate. Sabe in Tow

[Strider]

*Sabe follows him out the door*

"Bad time to mention I don't have my own horse?" She tells Sam, "If you hadn't walked in there, I would've been liable to take your horse. Some drifters don't mind pilfering horses dressed up with equipment."

[Sanick]

He laughs "I don't think you would have gotten far. She is pretty tempermental.

Samuel Opens the stable door, and in stands a Magnificent Horse. She appears to be a Thoroughbred, but quite a bit larger. She also has the strong and proud features of a Clyesdale.

Samuel approaches her. "There is my beauty." He puts his hand on her muzzle. She Flares her nostrils, and closes her eyes under his touch.

*As you stand and watch them, its relevant that there is a bond here. The last connection to an old life maybe? A true, and only friend?*

"She will rock even the mot veteran riders." He smiles at Sabe, "Ready to go?"

[Strider]

"Well, yeah!" She tells him. "Wait a sec...you don't mean..."

[Sanick]

"I sure do." He says with a smile, and leads her over to his horse.

He pushes Sabe right up to the Horse and puts his hands on Sabe's waist as if to lift her up; However before he does, he gets close to her face. He looks straight into her eyes.

"Thank you Sabe. If you hadn't shared this info with me... I dont know if..." You can tell he is struggling holding his emotions together. Keep it together you big baby.

"I dont know if i could have caught them." He lifts Sabe up onto the horse. He then jumps up into the Sattle behind her.

"You might want to try and get some sleep Sabe. I have a feeling its going to be a long day." He pats his horse on the side.

"Lets go Aedan!" She Rushes out the stable door.

The Hunt is on! Samuel Smiles

[Strider]

"Sam, everything happens for a reason..." She tells him as she wraps her arms around him and rests her head against his back.

What are getting yourself into Sabe? she asks herself as she falls asleep to the dull rhythm of Aedan's feet hitting the ground.

[Sanick]

He feels her little frame gone limp between his arms. Now to just keep her on the horse while i ride. Would be a terrible way to end our relationship. I Hope I am not taking her to her doom with these men.

He heads south to the shire, Running Aedan as fast as she can go.

"Come on girl, you can take it. We both know you can!" Her stride widens, the Thoroughbred in her takes over as she gallops on the paved road. They fly past travelers at a pace most havent seen. The Strength of the Clyesdale mixed into the speed of the thoroughbred makes for a nasty combination.

In a matter of hours, the village "Shire" Appears on the hillside. Samuel slows Aedan down to a light trod. He Looks down, and wakes up Sabe gently.

"Hey, we are here" He says softly to her.

He then pats his horse. "Good job girl"

[Strider]

*Sabe picks her head up slowly*

"I feel like shit." She mutters with a light laugh. She looks up to the sky, "How fast were we going?" It hasn't even reached near noon yet. "Forget that...Um, You need to find the...Hogsback tavern, it's where I saw them last."

[Sanick]

Samuel lets out a small chuckle. "When this is all figured out, i'll get you the best room in the village for 2 nights to recover." Now that he has stopped riding so hard, he too feels utterly exhausted.

He heads into town in search of the Hogsback Tavern. On the Way to the Stable they come across it. Its a pretty decent tavern for a small village.

Upon Entering the Stable, they see 6 black horses. The fire in Samuel's eyes rekindles I will kill each and everyone one of them.

He Quickly dismounts, helps Sabe off Aedan, Grabs his Longsword, and also his shortsword. Both Look heavy, however, Samuel looks to be handleing them with ease. He heads for the Tavern.