Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses
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				Title: <strong>Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>09-04-2015, 18:09:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div><br>The Season of the Long Nights was finally starting to fade.&nbsp; Bit by bit, day by day, his power began to wane as Sol fought him for mastery of the skies.&nbsp; Each day was a little longer, each night a little shorter, each day a little warmer.<br><br>Abigail found her making the trip down from the Misty Valley a little early this year.&nbsp; The Baroness Arcwright of the Misty Valley had done well for herself and managed to catch the eye of the king.&nbsp; She had been wed to King Cameron Edenburg last year had been quite the event of the year.&nbsp; Not that she was personally involved, but news of this sort got around, and ripples of it were still being discussed in the Misty Valley.&nbsp; It was with some surprise, that a few days ago, she found herself being addressed by a messenger.&nbsp; He came with a sealed 'request' from Queen Adhafera herself.&nbsp; A request that bade her to seek and audience with her at Northwind.<br><br>Northwind, the winding walled city of the Euro Empire.&nbsp; Long has it stood from threats within and without.&nbsp; While they were a little heavy handed, there was no denying the effectiveness of the King Inquisitors.&nbsp; One was supervising the events before the gates of Northwind.&nbsp; A quick check of her person, confirmed that Abigail had her request to appear by the queen, so she was certain to have minimal delays.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">World Build Thread</div><div class="spoiler_body">https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227271.0<br>&nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227271.0)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>11-04-2015, 18:18:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div>Devonayes had been on the boat long enough for any sea sickness she might have had at the start to be long over.&nbsp; That by itself was tell.&nbsp; The journey from Spain had taken several weeks, and she was more than a little eager to see dry land again.&nbsp; To be able to wander a distance father than the length of the ship that carried her, to eat food that was not salted or picked to death that they were devoid of any meaningful taste.<br><br>Her possessions were few, but all the more precious because of it.&nbsp; Aside from the clothes on her back, she had her Longbow, and masterful work of art.&nbsp; The wood was worn, and worked, and carefully maintained.&nbsp; With few exceptions she had kept the bow wrapped in her cloak so that it might be spared exposure to the sea air.&nbsp; Sea water was murder on a finely tuned weapon like this and she wasn't about to risk it without reason.&nbsp; Her family signet right, a letter of introduction and half a purse of gold coins.<br><br>It was near noon, and Devonayes had actually declined the slop that passed for a meal on the boat.&nbsp; Shore was in sight, and they were pulling in to Northwind's bay to drop anchor.&nbsp; The prospects of a real meal soured the appeal she might have felt for the ship's fare.&nbsp; As things settle down, the Captain indicates that 'priority' cargo and passengers were making the first trip over to Northwind.&nbsp; The cost of passage was only a silver piece, but it was a silver peice that need not have been paid if Devonayes was willing to wait a hour for the next available boat.<br><br>[spoiler OOC Note]Devonayes has 20 gold and 20 silvers in a purse, she has spent some of it on a quiver of (20) arrows, and a Dagger, which i deem to be minimal equipment that you should have at this time.<br>Is there an abbreviated nickname we can use for Devonayes, that's a lot of typing for a name i'll have to be using often.[/spoiler]<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmberStarfire</strong> on <strong>11-04-2015, 19:58:03</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227120.msg11145571#msg11145571">Quote from: Angelic Kitten on 09-04-2015, 18:09:51</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><em><strong>For Abigail</strong></em><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><div class="floatright">(http://imageshack.com/a/img537/6969/QeMhYv.jpg)</div>As the year progressed and the weather cooled, Abigail could've sworn she felt Sol's influence waning, though she found comfort in the knowledge the cycle of the year would repeat and in time he would return to full strength once again. Sol was more than Abigail's deity, he was a guiding principle in her life, as was life itself as she played a role in averting the threats that had beset the Misty Valley.<br><br>The blonde knight had parted ways from Randal sometime ago, but they still wrote each other letters* and she was always surprised at the degree of trouble that man could get himself into. Since then she'd focused primarily on resolving the issues with the elves with a sword in hand where necessary, though diplomacy had proven a more long-term solution to the troubles.<br><br>It was hard to imagine Baroness Arcwright as the Queen, especially when she hadn't known her as the Baroness in the beginning. Abigail couldn't have been more happy for her, both for her change in status and her wedding, though she knew her more on the level of an acquaintance and superior than close friend. The message had come as a surprise, but one that Abigail was pleased to receive. Life had conspired in such a way that her duties had lessened, so she was available to travel to Northwind. It was where she'd once trained, and she'd likely recognise a few familiar faces if she visited the training yard. <br><br>She travelled to Northwind on horseback, her mare Kariss used to much longer journeys by this stage. Abigail wondered if she would be required to hand over her sword or have it peace tied in the presence of the Queen, but in a world of sorcery, there were many greater dangers than a sword in the hand of a Paladin.<br><br>OOC: *As I'm still writing his player emails.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>11-04-2015, 20:23:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div>The King's Inquisitions were good at finding and weeding out trouble.&nbsp; Abigail required neither.&nbsp; She was here at the Queens pleasure.&nbsp; Abigail may have had issues, with Randal, but Cosette seemed to have found lasting happiness with Rothor.&nbsp; It took a special sort of strength to settle down and put away the life of adventure many craved.&nbsp; Cosette evidently had found that strength.<br><br>For instead of riding with one of Kismet's Champions to Northwind, Abigail rode alone.&nbsp; Beside her letter, was Cosette's, whom had discussed with Abigail her desires.&nbsp; Abigail was entrusted by her friend to pass on her respectful judgement to decline the queen's service for a different life, though if the need were ever so dire, she would answer the call.&nbsp; It was all a good and find discussion by a fire lit night at the Northshire Inn, here in the shadow of Northwind, it felt a good deal more complex.&nbsp; Abigail had the length of the journey south though to form her thoughts and felt ready for the task.<br><br>The Inquisitor notices that you are no commoner and waves you forward through the lines.<br><br>"You there, step forward and answer to Inquisitor Bernard, State your business in Northwind.", he requests officially before awaiting your answer.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmberStarfire</strong> on <strong>12-04-2015, 02:22:24</strong>
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				Abigail carried both letters in the satchel in her horse's saddlebag, her memories of Cosette stronger than usual throughout the journey. She wasn't sure how she felt about Cosette giving up her life of adventure - she was happy for her, of course, but it would've been more difficult for Abigail to turn away from the life to which she was accustomed. It wasn't so much the sense of adventure as duty, being an instrument of her faith. There was a reason she was a sacred servant and that was a commitment bordering on sacrifice. She felt like less of a person when she wasn't armoured or carrying a sword, like part of herself was missing. She'd long ago decided that this was who she was and it was the life she'd committed herself to unto death, and that didn't discourage her or bring any air of sadness. It made her happy. Even romance hadn't been enough to keep her in one place, though a wonderful friendship remained.<br><br>Even though she came to meet with the Queen as requested, Abigail hadn't fully made her decision about accepting the role just yet. She wished to learn more of it first in person, not merely from a letter or the words of a messenger. She would make sure that it wouldn't conflict with her role for the Church of Sol before she accepted it, but from what she'd already learned, it didn't seem that it would. <br><br>Upon reaching the city, Abigail recognised an Inquisitor on sight, and rode ahead once waved through the lines. She dismounted not long after, straightening her cloak as he speaks. "Well met, Inquisitor Bernard. I come at the behest of her majesty the Queen, as she has requested that I seek an audience with her.&nbsp; My name is Abigail Elysia Reinhardt, Paladin of the Church of Sol." At this she inclined her head respectfully, and retrieved the letter from the satchel in her saddlebag for him to view. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>12-04-2015, 03:14:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div><br>The Inquisitor nods his head as he gives her the look over once, a glance at the letter and the queens seal, seems to be enough evidence to him.&nbsp; Inquisitors had a reputation for ferreting out the truth,and at a glance were could tell when there was nothing to be found.<br><br>"Fair Enough, Champion Reinhardt, you may pass.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have been instructed to send you straight away to the castle to be attended, until her Majesty may be alerted to your presence.&nbsp; GILBERT!", he calls out raising his voice so that it might carry with out actually the appearance of screaming.&nbsp; A man at arms hastens to appear beside Bernard.<br><br>"Escort Champion Reinhardt to the stables, so that she may put her mind at rest that her mount is being cared for and, then see to it that she's settled at the castle.&nbsp; Alert the steward, that '<em>one</em>' of her candidates has arrived."&nbsp; The Inquisitor stresses the word, one, as if this were somehow unexpected, but is acceptable.&nbsp; It is none of his concern, and hence nothing that needs to be pursued.<br><br>"Is this acceptable to you?", he comments waiting for approval before turning you over to Gilbert.<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkNevaeh</strong> on <strong>13-04-2015, 01:09:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br>Dev enjoyed...most of her time on the ship.&nbsp; She felt close to her god out in the open air of the sea.&nbsp; She missed home, missed her friends, missed her family...but she knew the wanderlust was in her heart.&nbsp; Something was out here for her.&nbsp; She didn't know what, but she knew this was the way to go.&nbsp; The wind brought her this way...<br><br>Dev blinked at the Captain as he explained premium passage.&nbsp; Dev shook her head, declining the offer.&nbsp; She had been on the ship for awhile and another hour or so was trivial compared to spending the little bit of money she had.&nbsp; She sat back in her little corner of the deck and gripped her possessions, allowing her thoughts to wander.<br><br>The letter had come to her at a small shrine dedicated to The Lord of Storms.&nbsp; Her father, Lord Benicio Cantana, had decided that their family would send the Roses a token from their Noble family.&nbsp; Seeing as how she was already out in the world and had some martial training, Devonayes was the obvious choice.&nbsp; She had read the letter a few times, re-reading her father's words over and over.&nbsp; Dev and her father hadn't always seen eye to eye and he was never really that supportive of her learning from the elves.&nbsp; He had wanted her to grow to be a proper lady.&nbsp; Dev...she enjoyed her upbringing with the elves.&nbsp; They were like a second family to her and she was glad for them who were able to impart so much onto her.<br><br>Dev shrugged as her thoughts wandered back to the present.&nbsp; She needed to make her presence known to the Order of the Roses.&nbsp; Once she was able to get to land, that would be her first priority...<br><br>Her stomach growled.&nbsp; She chuckled to herself and rubbed her stomach.&nbsp; Perhaps getting food would be her first priority...then finding the Roses.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>13-04-2015, 02:00:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br><br>The hour had passed much slower than Dev could have thought possible, so close to land, she was tempted to leap overboard and just swim the distance to shore, her beloved Bow, wouldn't have enjoyed that though, so she bore the time in silent contemplation of the past and her future.&nbsp; What was the order of the Roses?&nbsp; Dev actually wasn't certain what it was, nor was she aware of the circumstances of the conversation.&nbsp; With an hour to wait, Dev partakes a few bites of the meal offered to tide her over.&nbsp; The gruel was tasteless, as usual, but that was okay, she just had to last a little longer.&nbsp; She makes it to shore before long, how long it takes she wasnt sure, it felt like days, but how could that be?&nbsp; Sol's light had never waned.<br><br>Stepping off the boat, Dev was surprised at how the strangeness of land felt.&nbsp; After many days at sea, it was disconcerting how steady the pier felt beneath he feet.&nbsp; In and around the harbor, fishermen wives had shops and stalls set up selling the catches of the morning, while their husbands were out at see looking for fresh bounty from Triton's realm.<br><br>[<span style="font-family: courier;" class="bbc_font">Map of Northwind on page 28 of the PDF, you are at the NW corner of the City, in the Harbor area.&nbsp; A long winding climb up the stairs, or winding paty leads up to North Wind Proper, where to the east is the temple district and the west, the Red Lantern District.&nbsp; Standing population of the area is about 20,000.&nbsp; During the day, it can double or triple as people enter the city for any number or reasons.</span>]<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmberStarfire</strong> on <strong>13-04-2015, 02:24:22</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227120.msg11153074#msg11153074">Quote from: Angelic Kitten on 12-04-2015, 03:14:34</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div class="floatleft"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail Elysia Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Abigail offered her thanks to the Inquisitor, though her appreciation mainly related to not being led through unnecessary red tape. She nodded at his instructions, ready whenever he was, though she personally felt it might be respectful to remove the road dust from her clothes before meeting with any member of royalty. "Perhaps I might change first - my clothes," she stated, realising she also smelled of horse. The Paladin was still uncertain whether this was necessary or if Adhafera favoured haste over propriety.<br><br>She smiled when the Inquisitor asked Gilbert to guide her to the stables. She didn't say it, but she was the type of person to ensure her mount was properly housed and cared for. The journey hadn't been especially arduous, but Kariss couldn't simply be put in a stall and left there. <em>One of the Queen's candidates, hey? I wonder how many there are or if this is supposed to increase my motivation to take on the role?</em><br><br>"Yes, that is perfectly acceptable," she said to the Inquisitor. "I also bring word from Champion Cosette, who won't be joining us."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>13-04-2015, 02:47:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div><br>The Inquisitor quirks an eyebrow at Cosette's mention but draws no further reaction.&nbsp; Gilbert dutifully leads you away from Northwind to the stables area.&nbsp; There Kariss is put up in a stable, and you tend their need personally.&nbsp; There's an fenced in area near the stable house, where several horses are grazing and being let loose to exercise.&nbsp; There seems to be at least two armed guards that are easily visible, and half a dozen stable hands that deal with the dozens of mounts in the area.<br><br>It takes longer than expected, mostly because Abigail finds the comfort of routine activity calming her mind, gathering her few possessions, she follows Gilbert back to Northwind.&nbsp; Inquisitor Bernard doesnt give you a second glance as he goes about his duty.&nbsp; Escorted by Gilbert who willingly banters with you at what ever level youre comfortable with, you're to what appears to be an open Inn.&nbsp; Gilbert assures, you that it's not an inn, but rather appointments, for invited guest, and that no charge will be incurred against her.<br><br>"You mentioned a desire to clean up, so i believe Inquisitor Bernard has sent word ahead to help that along.", in the room is an empty basin, and two pitchers of water lukewarm water.&nbsp; A wash cloth, is put out as well as a small dish of powdered soap.<br><br>"Word of your presence should have made it's way to the queen by now.&nbsp; She's been made aware of your desire to make yourself presentable, and a runner should be sent within the hour to alert you to your desired presence.&nbsp; Will there be anything else then?"<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>14-04-2015, 19:19:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/isabella.jpg)<br>Isabella de`Guignes </span></strong></em></div><br>It's been two years since the death of King Edmond Edenburgh, the One King of the Euro Empire.&nbsp; His son, and heir apparent, Cameron upon his coronation bade the Inquisitors to launch a full investigation to determine the death of the King.&nbsp; To this day, Cameron believes that foul play was involved.&nbsp; Despite a full scale investigation, the Inquisitors had come up short, and no leads were ever found.&nbsp; A rare failure for the diligent Inquisitors.&nbsp; <br><br>Cameron was pressured by his advisers, to take a wife, so that his subject might have their fears put to rest that stability would soon be restored to the Euro Crown.&nbsp; A year later, Cameron abruptly took a wife.&nbsp; Baroness Adahafera Arcwright, after the briefest of courtships was wed to Cameron and made queen.&nbsp; While none would speak publicly of it, many speculated why the young King would take such a young wife that provided no political advantage.&nbsp; It was a perfect time, to form an alliance with their Franco Rivals, or to strengthen ties with the Spaniard and Italian Houses that were a part of the Empire.&nbsp; It was in truth, a question that Isabella would have given much to know.<br><br>The Royal couple had been wed for less than a year, when Cameron had announced that he thought it was appropriate for the Order of the Roses to return to active service.&nbsp; The Order of the Rose, had been established by Cameron's mother Rose.&nbsp; The members of the order were commonly known, and addressed as Roses, and were women of unique and exceptional talent who served her pleasure and were directed at Queen Rose's person direction.&nbsp; While many sought service with the Order of the Rose, their numbers, by established tradition never numbered more than a dozen.<br><br>Cameron had decided, that now that the Euro Empire again had a queen, the Order of the Rose would again be revived to serve her.&nbsp; That was under a month ago.&nbsp; As the season of long nights ended, it was presumed good time to announce the order's return to active service.&nbsp; Over the next year, Queen Adhafera would appoint those she deemed worthy to serve her in the Order of the Rose.&nbsp; This was not to say, that Cameron could not make recommendations.&nbsp; There were many able and capable women in Northwind who might have served at her pleasure.&nbsp; In truth, if she so desired, she might have formed the order completely from Northwind.<br><br>Isabella found this ... at least mildly offensive, she was after all one of those women who was born, raised, and took pride in Northwind.&nbsp; It was nearly noon now, and Cameron had 'requested' an informal meeting with Isabella to discuss 'royal' matters.&nbsp; The Royal Park had been designated the location he desired for the meeting.&nbsp; It was a place Isabella had known all her life.&nbsp; During the warmer seasons, she had spent many quiet days in what she was easily one of the most pleasant places in Northwind.<br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Footnote</div><div class="spoiler_body">Depending on who Bella's family are, they would have a residence in Northwind somewhere.&nbsp; Bella would have permanent quarters there which she would call her own, along with other members of her family.&nbsp; <br><br><em><span class="bbc_u">Suggested</span> direction of response</em>, You may go into detail about anything special she might do for the meeting as well as give me a hint as to where she stands on events in campaign as i've explained them to you so far, and I will pick up the story from you at the Royal Park with Cameron.</div></div><br>&nbsp;<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">map</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span style="font-family: courier;" class="bbc_font">A map of Northwind may be found on page 28 of the old campaign PDF. </span>http://www.angelickitten.com/rpol/pdf/nw_v2.pdf (http://www.angelickitten.com/rpol/pdf/nw_v2.pdf)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkNevaeh</strong> on <strong>15-04-2015, 20:48:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br><br>Dev steadied herself and took slow steps to get herself acquainted with walking on land once again.&nbsp; After a few short minutes, her equilibrium kicked back in correctly and she was able to walk normally.&nbsp; She took a deep breath in of the salty sea air one last time before turning from the docks and heading for the city. Asking around, she decided to head for the Temple District, pay her respects to her deity before looking for this Queen.&nbsp; <br><br>Gripping her wrapped bow, she took in the sights of the city as she headed for the district, wondering what the temple of the Lord of Storms would be like.&nbsp; Dev shook her head.&nbsp; She was devoted...and soon she would be devoted to...<br><br>Dev took out the letter she received from her father and looked at it once more.&nbsp; "Order of the Roses..."&nbsp; That's right.&nbsp; Roses.&nbsp; Dev shook her head.&nbsp; She wasn't a rose.&nbsp; That's for sure.&nbsp; I mean...she was taught how to be a Lady amongst her lessons of the Wild.&nbsp; But no one in her House would have ever pegged her as a rose.&nbsp; A thorn maybe...<br><br>Dev chuckled at the thought as she began to explore the temple district for a temple dedicated to her god.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmberStarfire</strong> on <strong>16-04-2015, 02:19:18</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227120.msg11156009#msg11156009">Quote from: Angelic Kitten on 13-04-2015, 02:47:27</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail Elysia Reinhardt</span></strong></em><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Abigail found the stables suitable to her horse's needs, and made sure her mare was tended to before she followed Gilbert to the inn. The Paladin had expected to be put up at the barracks, as that was often the case in the places she stayed, so the inn seemed a more luxurious option. It pleased her to know there would be no charge incurred, as well. "It was kind of the Inquisitor to think ahead." Quite possibly his job or orders too, but she didn't dwell on the fact. "An hour should give me plenty of time to prepare. Thank you. I can think of nothing else." Her stomach growled enough that she could hear it, but now that she was at the inn, there should be time to grab some bread and cheese before the runner arrives, if not a proper meal.<br><br>She returned to her room, quickly undressing and washing with the soap and lukewarm water. It felt good to get fresh and clean after the journey, and she also took the time to run the wet cloth through her long, blonde hair and squeeze out any dampness from the water. It would be lighter and fresher for the effort, and she was more relaxed as she donned a set of clean clothes from her travelling bag. She donned a back sheath for her sword, but left the sword out of it for the time being, and took a few minutes to lay down and rest in her room, before hurrying downstairs to buy that last minute piece of bread.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>16-04-2015, 02:56:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br>Dev makes her way East.&nbsp; The Northwind was the largest city for weeks of travel in any direction, possibly the largest&nbsp; in the Euro Empire.&nbsp; It was hard to say if Rome was larger or not&nbsp; Dev had only stories to go on.&nbsp; The Temple Terrace stood out over Northwind Harbor, and was made up of not just the eight temples to the eight divinities, but also the assortment of residents, shops, and services that might expected.&nbsp; On the East side were the four elder divinities, Sol and Creed were the most prominent, with a respectable temple for Kismet and even a rather creepy one for Nyx.&nbsp; To the west were the four younger divinities, who held sway of the elements.&nbsp; Along with Triton, Dev's personal patron Tempest had a temple in the Northwest quarter of the Terrace.&nbsp; Dev had made a substantial trip across seas to Northwind, and tradition suggested that she make at least a token donation of thanks at her patron's (Aericel's) temple, as well Fate, the Divinity of travellers.<br><br>In and around Aericel's temple were peddlers selling assorted beads, charms, lucky tokens, as well as blessings.&nbsp; There was a lot to see on the street, but the temple doors were open, and the chambers beyond seemed sparsely populated.&nbsp; If Dev just wanted to go in to make prayers of thanks and make a few donations, that would certainly be possible.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>16-04-2015, 03:09:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div><br>Abigail quickly settles in and washes up.&nbsp; The warm water feels good, and watching the road dust wash off her skin and into the basin quickly greying with road dirt tells her just how much she needed this.&nbsp; She uses the second pitcher to rinse off and wash her hair.&nbsp; On reflection, that might have been a mistake.&nbsp; Her hair would be wet, and not likely to dry in time for her audience, there was nothing to be done for it, so there was not point in worrying.<br><br>The simple act of lying down felt really good, and she had to have an internal debate if she wanted a nap or a meal more at the moment.&nbsp; It was a closely debated topic that was mostly contested in her mind until a gurggling protest from her tummy decides the issue.&nbsp; Best to eat,&nbsp; no point in embarassing yourself in front of Adhafera.<br><br>Downstairs, she found that it was too late for lunch, but too early for dinner.&nbsp; Guest however came at all hours of the day, and something was always kept on hand.&nbsp; Apologies are made, and Abigail manages to get served a bowl of thick soup, with bits of meat, potatos, and carrots cut into it to be make certain the meal was filling.&nbsp; A selection of beverages are offered, of which you select one, and the meal proves to be better than she was expecting.&nbsp; Attempts of payment are declined.<br><br>It doesnt take long before, Abigail notices, a young teen perhaps a few years her junior... maybe more than a few enter and speak to the a waitress who was wiping down a table.&nbsp; She nods, and seems to point you out.&nbsp; Had a hour come and gone already?&nbsp; It felt really brief.<br><br>"Champion Reinhardt?&nbsp; I've been sent to ensure you find your way to your audience.&nbsp; Are you prepared to go now?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phaia</strong> on <strong>16-04-2015, 07:17:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"><strong>Isabella de`Guignes </strong><br>(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd394/Vithe_rothe/Isabella-Pathfinder_zpsdkjrmzmz.jpg)</div><br>The season of Long Nights was on the wan and the day was bright and sunny, with just a hint of chill in the breeze. Silent footfalls led her along a path that she knew well. A path that she, as a child, had been chased or had chased others along, a path that led to The Royal Gardens. The gardens had been a childhood place of dreams and adventure for her, her brother Arthur and their best friend Cameron, then Prince of Euro.&nbsp; <br><br>Isabella's mind saw memories of a time when ribbons of many colors, hanging from trees, blew in the breeze. It heard again the laughter as the three of them played bandits and Law keepers. So much had happened since those years. She was now an adult, at times a worry to her parents that she had yet to find a nice man of high standing to marry, she had grown from a gawky girl and teenager into a very beautiful young woman and it was time to do more with her life then she had so far.<br><br>She nodded to a guard standing by a tree and as she stepped past she could see another only a few feet ahead with his back to her. It was an impulse, almost as if she could not help it as she slipped between some shrubs then ducked under a low tree and slipped between some roses. This way was their way to the pond they had slipped away from guards and attendants many times. As she stepped around a long high hedge she came face to face with a man.&nbsp; A man that stood there with crossed arms, shaking his head with a small smile on his lips, a man that had the same blue grey eyes as her own. Arthur had grown as well no longer just her brother but now part of the King's personal guard. His voice had a touch of amusement, "I figured you would come this way" a quick tilt of his head toward the far end of the path near the pond, "He is expecting you....Mary!"<br><br>Bella had always hated to be called Marie, so naturally Art and Cam had taken to teasing her by calling her Mary, yet as the time went on it became their name for her. Art, Cammy and Mary the terrible trio of the palace. <br><br>Her feet were silent as she moved toward the pond. It seemed smaller then she remembered or maybe it was just that she had grown up. The area opened up, a broad area with soon to be green grass sloping slightly to a pond, more of an inlet from the river outside the walls but here the three of them had in many ways made their own. It was around the pond that they had laid after dark and watched the fireworks of midsummer, it was here that they had played pirates with Sergeant Myers always the pirate and always being defeated by some ridiculous plan they hatched. Over there under the big oak was where she had held Cam as he cried in her arms when he found out his mother, the queen, had died. It was something they had never spoken of afterwards and she would never tell anyone else about. There was the alcove they thought was so hidden where Cameron, Arthur, and her had first shared kisses giggling afterwards and where the first fumbling attempts at sex or what they thought was love had been happened. That was when they were all still innocent. So many years before, yet it really was not that many. <br><br>She turned toward the man she had known as Cammy, but was now King Cameron. In her mind she still heard his voice daring her....daring her to dance naked on the king's throne as he watched and how much trouble it had caused when they had been caught. Five years had passed since that night. She had been forced to leave the palace to go into training as a spellsinger and a white witch. There had been a few times she had come back to do research in the library and had passed Cameron. He had been always surrounded by some such people and so they did no more then nod in passing. The most they had spoken was at his wedding last year. She had been invited but had played flute with the music troupe and had sung with her mother to entertain the ball. Somewhere in there they had managed to say hello and smile.<br><br>She had to wonder if she had chosen her gown because it was of high quality and proper for meeting the King or was it to impress Cameron with how it fitted her showing off her bosom and small waist and long wavy black hair.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">dress</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd394/Vithe_rothe/private/borgias11_zps4l4qill9.jpg)</div></div><br>As she stepped to the man&nbsp; that had been her friend and maybe more her mind wondered if she now would except such a dare from Cameron as she once had... she thought for a moment and decided that no she would not....a command from the King however...well that idea sent a tiny shiver up her back.<br><br>She dropped into a very proper curtsy and her lovey musical voice spoke as she lowered her head in respect, "Your Majesty" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>16-04-2015, 15:20:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/isabella.jpg)<br>Isabella de`Guignes </span></strong></em></div><br>The garden was still in early bloom, the bushes and vines around the garden were budding green, the bright colors that Bella recalled from her youth were still a few weeks away.&nbsp; A walk here next month might be particular pleasant she thought.&nbsp; The brief walk, the encounter with her brother, all contributed to nostalgia she was feeling at the moment.&nbsp; Times were different now, and she was not the person she was those long years ago.&nbsp; She had been sent away and in her absence she had drifted from Cameron.&nbsp; They had been quite close and she often wonders, if she had not been sent away, might it not be she who would be queen instead of Adhafera?<br><br>Cammy was much as Bella remembered him, the sunny haired child with the easy smile, except, that wasnt what he was any more.&nbsp; He needed to be the regal king of kings and lead the Euro Empire, no small task.&nbsp; A fine notion when you were a child and the duties felt a lifetime away, not so minor a detail when you were living it.&nbsp; Cameron had matured, while he was still sunny topped, his brow was now weighed by the weight of the crown.&nbsp; While he still had smile lines, the edges of around his eyes seemed to have a few crinkles from worry.&nbsp; The Kingship had come early and a surprise to him when King Edmond had mysteriously passed.&nbsp; He was a young king.&nbsp; The sort that might be easily manipulated by his advisers if he were not careful.<br><br>Cameron had his back to Bella, caught in quiet contemplative thoughts.&nbsp; Her name had that musical quality to it that no mortal could produce, she was literally the blood of legends.&nbsp; Her mother had taken to servicing Queen Rose, retiring before her time with the queens blessing to start a family.&nbsp; While a Rose's beauty was remembered forever their actually terms of service was often short.&nbsp; It was a hazardous life style, and as beautiful as they were, Roses were often fleeting, it was a rare rose indeed that was enduring.<br><br>As Cameron turns he feels his pulse quicken, the only thing that might have rivaled Bella's voice was her physical beauty.&nbsp; She was simply bewitching.&nbsp; They say you never forget your first.&nbsp; Your first kiss, your first time, Bella was both of these for Cameron, and for this reason if no other, she would always have a special affection in his heart for her.&nbsp; That they grew up together as childhood sweethearts only entrenched these natural feelings for her.&nbsp; The unfortunate incident that forced her departure from Northwind was as much his fault as hers.&nbsp; He had wanted to shoulder equal blame for the matter, but Arthur had advised against it and indicated that this was what she wanted, and that he should honor the wish and let her do this for him.&nbsp; This was all a lifetime ago and yet the memories were as clear as if they had happened yesterday.<br><div class="floatright">(http://rpolportraits.shannara-rose.com/mfw351.jpg)<br><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">Cameron Edenburgh</span></strong></em></div>"Bella... the years have been kind to you.", it was an understatement, the years had been exquisite to her.&nbsp; He had a momentary image of the fair skinned slight of a girl that danced before him super impose over the full figured woman before him and he couldnt help but smile.<br><br>"As you know, Northwind has a new queen...", Cameron pauses and wonders what it might have felt like to have Bella as a queen, but that boat sailed long ago and Adhafera was his beloved and the woman he had wed.&nbsp; He needed to get past the what might have beens and focus on the what is.<br><br>"With her return, the Order of the Rose returns to active duty.&nbsp; Your mother has made most passionate request that her daughter serve as a Rose.&nbsp; It is dangerous but also honorable calling.&nbsp; To serve the pleasure of my queen and guardian of her safe return from where ever it is she might wander.&nbsp; While it is the Queens honor to appoint her Roses, it is not done without council.&nbsp; At our request, the queen has decided to grant you an audience.&nbsp; Are you ready for this?"<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkNevaeh</strong> on <strong>16-04-2015, 17:08:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br>Dev smiles as she enters the temple to her god.&nbsp; Unwrapping her bow, Dev hung it cross her chest with pride.&nbsp; It bore sigils of Tempest and was made and given to her by Eiolan, the leader of the group of elves that gave her all of her training.&nbsp; When Aericel accepted her, it was one of the greatest moments of her life and as she walked into the temple...it was like going home.&nbsp; Dev had meager funds, but never the less she dropped a couple of silver into the donation box and offered up prayers to her god, thanking the Lord of Storms for watching over her as she rode across the waves.&nbsp; After a bit she would leave and head over to the temple of Fate, doing the same in donating silver and offering up prayers.<br><br>After a bit she asked some of the people around the temple for directions to where the Queen she was looking for would be staying.&nbsp; She was hoping to gain an audience and hoping that her letter would grant her such.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>17-04-2015, 01:34:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br>Dev's first stop at the temple of Aericel was suppose to be a quick affair.&nbsp; She nods politely to the few followers of Aericel in the area and goes to light a bit of incense to offer up and make some prayers of thanks for making the trip to Northwind whole.&nbsp; While it might have seemed extravagant to spend silver on a quicker trip to Northwind, Dev thought nothing about offering a few silvers to her divine patron.&nbsp; Theres a faint clatter of coins as Dev drops a few silvers into a bowl that was full of coppers, but sprinkled here and there with silvers as well.<br><br>"You have the look of a traveller a long way from home.&nbsp; What brings you to Northwind?", a young woman's voice comments from behind Dev.&nbsp; Dev turns to face this person, it's rare that a person comes upon her catching her unaware.&nbsp; She tilts her head slightly giving Dev a curious look.&nbsp; "Do you favor our Lady of Grace, or the Lord of Storms?"<br><br>They were two aspects of the same divinity, the masculine and the feminine.&nbsp; While they both held dominion over the skies, there were both viewed slightly different.&nbsp; Tempest was known for mastery of the skies,and great storms of destruction.&nbsp; Those that favored him wished to emulate some measure of his strength.&nbsp; Aericel was known for soothing breezes and helpful winds and prayers from sailors for her indulgence were common.<br><br><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">(http://rpol.creativelass.net/fmb650.jpg)<br>Milena</span></strong></em></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkNevaeh</strong> on <strong>17-04-2015, 05:14:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br>Dev looked at the young woman and blinked as she thought a moment.&nbsp; "I am indeed a long way from what I once called home.&nbsp; I am here to see a Queen about a Rose.&nbsp; As for who I favor..."&nbsp; She smiles.&nbsp; "Both are to be favored.&nbsp; Strength and Peace.&nbsp; Chaos and Calm.&nbsp; However..."&nbsp; She runs a finger along her bow.&nbsp; "I would like to say I favor our Lady in these times.&nbsp; To use my abilities and knowledge and help who I can...wherever the wind might take me..."&nbsp; She grins and looks at the young woman.&nbsp; "And you?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>17-04-2015, 11:46:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br>"I aspire to be a Lady of Grace.&nbsp; Northwind is not always a hospitable place, particularly to those that do not call it home.&nbsp; On rare occassions, it can have its moments of generosity.", Milena's hand is offered and in it, is a simple cord, with a wooden token of a Lightning Bolt dangling from it's center.<br><br>"For someone so pious, i could not help but notice that you did not carry their token.&nbsp; Please freely accept this, and wear it proudly, and in times of need perhaps your prayers might be answered."<br><br><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">(http://rpol.creativelass.net/fmb650.jpg)<br>Milena</span></strong></em></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkNevaeh</strong> on <strong>17-04-2015, 15:19:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br>"Thank you..." Dev takes the charm with a smile and a small bow.&nbsp; She looks at the length of cord and decides to loop it around her right wrist and tie it off there, that way anytime she draws on her bow, her god is always in sight.&nbsp; She smiles again at the young woman.&nbsp; "Thank you.&nbsp; If I might ask you for one thing...I would be very grateful.&nbsp; I am looking for a Queen that runs an Order of Roses..."&nbsp; Dev shows her the letter that her father sent her.&nbsp; "Would you know where I might be going?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>17-04-2015, 15:28:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br>Melina looks over the letter that you show her with a slightly puzzled look.&nbsp; She hasnt seen the seal before, though it looks very official, "You're aspiring to be a Rose?&nbsp; &nbsp;That's dangerous business.", she says a little serious than she was a few moments ago, "To serve at a mortals whim, i'm not sure i could do that even if she is a queen."<br><br>Milina makes an effort to brighten her mood, "I shouldnt judge, we all serve a purpose, and perhaps this is your calling.&nbsp; You're actually on the wrong side of Northwind.&nbsp; The Castle is on the other side of town, and before you see her, you'll likely have to make a request for an audience.&nbsp; One does not just walk up and expect an audience with her majesty unannounced.&nbsp; You should be able to find someone more official looking near the castle to help you.&nbsp; I wish i might be more help myself, but i've never had need for an audience, so such matter are beyond me."<br><br><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">(http://rpol.creativelass.net/fmb650.jpg)<br>Milena</span></strong></em></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkNevaeh</strong> on <strong>17-04-2015, 16:55:46</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227120.msg11169567#msg11169567">Quote from: Angelic Kitten on 17-04-2015, 15:28:17</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br>Dev chuckles lightly.&nbsp; "Devoted as I am to our deity...I also have family.&nbsp; And one must not forget family..."&nbsp; She gives Melina a slight bow.&nbsp; "Thank you again for everything.&nbsp; I hope that this truly is my calling.&nbsp; I hope that we might meet again..."&nbsp; She takes the young woman's hand and squeezes gently before heading out and off to the other side of the city and in search of the castle and someone official looking.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmberStarfire</strong> on <strong>19-04-2015, 03:40:22</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227120.msg11165252#msg11165252">Quote from: Angelic Kitten on 16-04-2015, 03:09:56</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div><br>Abigail quickly settles in and washes up.&nbsp; The warm water feels good, and watching the road dust wash off her skin and into the basin quickly greying with road dirt tells her just how much she needed this.&nbsp; She uses the second pitcher to rinse off and wash her hair.&nbsp; On reflection, that might have been a mistake.&nbsp; Her hair would be wet, and not likely to dry in time for her audience, there was nothing to be done for it, so there was not point in worrying.<br><br>The simple act of lying down felt really good, and she had to have an internal debate if she wanted a nap or a meal more at the moment.&nbsp; It was a closely debated topic that was mostly contested in her mind until a gurggling protest from her tummy decides the issue.&nbsp; Best to eat,&nbsp; no point in embarassing yourself in front of Adhafera.<br><br>Downstairs, she found that it was too late for lunch, but too early for dinner.&nbsp; Guest however came at all hours of the day, and something was always kept on hand.&nbsp; Apologies are made, and Abigail manages to get served a bowl of thick soup, with bits of meat, potatos, and carrots cut into it to be make certain the meal was filling.&nbsp; A selection of beverages are offered, of which you select one, and the meal proves to be better than she was expecting.&nbsp; Attempts of payment are declined.<br><br>It doesnt take long before, Abigail notices, a young teen perhaps a few years her junior... maybe more than a few enter and speak to the a waitress who was wiping down a table.&nbsp; She nods, and seems to point you out.&nbsp; Had a hour come and gone already?&nbsp; It felt really brief.<br><br>"Champion Reinhardt?&nbsp; I've been sent to ensure you find your way to your audience.&nbsp; Are you prepared to go now?"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Abigail reasoned that her hair would have time to dry by the time she reached Adhafera to speak with her, and drying it off as best she could would hurry the process along. Now that she was downstairs at the inn, and as presentable as she was going to be, Abigail enjoyed her soup and found that it relieved her of the hunger she'd been feeling. A simple meal at an inn like this one brought back memories of many similar places and meals she'd shared before with absent friends, including Cosette and Randal.<br><br>She was most of her way through the soup when she spotted the teenage runner. He drew her attention fairly quickly because she'd been expecting someone to arrive at the inn to meet her. "Yes, that's me. What's your name? I'm almost ready to go. In fact," she downed a last spoonful of the soup and took a sip of the water, "I'm ready to go when you are." She'd left her pack of her less valuable possessions in her room, but she had a small folder of papers with her and her longsword and sheath rested against the table. The latter was quite frankly too big to wear on her back while she sat and dined. She picked it up as she rose from the chair, with the intent to carry it with her. She had no intention of leaving it behind at the inn while she was gone.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>21-04-2015, 15:30:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/devon.jpg)<br>Devonayes <br>Cantana</span></strong></em></div><br>Mindful of her pious nature, Dev takes a brief side trip to the temple to Kismet.&nbsp; After such a long trip that ended safely, it would be unwise to offend the patron of travelers.&nbsp; A few silvers, and whispered thanks, and a kindly request for a little kindness, never hurt.<br><br>[<em><span style="font-family: courier;" class="bbc_font">OOC ~ Dev's next roll for the day, is made at a +1 bonus, as if she were making use of a Guidance orison</span></em>]<br><br>After that, she was off straight away to the Castle.&nbsp; Now that she knew which direction to look, it was hard not to notice the Castle.&nbsp; It's white walls loomed up over the city and seemed to provide and extra measure of security for those that dwelled within.&nbsp; The Castle was built into, and cut into the side of the cliff face.&nbsp; That seemed to make it as secure as possible from this direction at least.&nbsp; Within the walls all sorts of people from various nationalities... race.. genders... and walks of life intermingled conducting what ever business was important to them.&nbsp; Dev was no different.&nbsp; She had business here, her business was to be come a Rose.<br><br>Before the castle proper was a milling courtyard, which seemed easy enough to access.&nbsp; Beyond it however was another matter, Northwind keep, was enclosed, and evidently the comings and goings were carefully monitored.&nbsp; &nbsp;A squad of half a dozen men at arms went about keeping the peace directly before the keep, under the watchful eyes of the Northwind Inquisitors.<br><br>Dev had heard about these Inquisitors.&nbsp; While competent, they were... 'soft' in comparison to the Spanish Inquisition.&nbsp; Regardless, it was all relative, and as a general rule it was never a good thing to cross them.&nbsp; They had authority, long memories, and could be spiteful.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>21-04-2015, 15:49:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div>"Stephen milady.", the young lad answers with a courtly bow, "At your pleasure."<br><br>He comments as he waits for Abigail to settle her things.&nbsp; Fed and clean, she felt much better about things.&nbsp; A nights rest might have been about the only thing she might have been left wanting, but really, you cant have everything, and often those of the Misty Valley, were well practiced with making do with what they did have.<br><br>Abigail was led through the Civil Service sector, where much of the Castle's business was actually conducted.&nbsp; It was walled off, and carefully moderated by the Inquisition to make certain that only those that should be here were allowed through.&nbsp; There was a gate that separated the Civil area from the Park.&nbsp; Two men at arms stood there to check papers and allow them passage through.&nbsp; Stephen leads you through presenting his papers, and nodding to Abigail, to indicate that she is her charge, and in his care to guide to the audience.&nbsp; They give Abigail a curious look but let her through.<br><br>It was still early in the season, so the grass was still budding and the vines while green, had not started to green properly.&nbsp; There were a few tulips in bloom for coloring but much of the garden were slow to greeting Sol's return to the skies.&nbsp; Stephen guides Abigail to a secluded part of the garden, against the ivy covered stones of the Keep, and walled off by hedges, that were still in the process of greening it felt like an audience room.&nbsp; Queen Edenburgh, otherwise known simply as Adhafera to you in simpler times, sat on a bench reading.&nbsp; As you arrive, she holds up a single finger to pause your progress and finishes reading the passage she was reading before bookmarking it and closing it.&nbsp; Placing the book to rest on her lap she nods to Stephen.&nbsp; She wasn't dressed in court clothing, if anything she seemed to be dressed for adventure.&nbsp; One might call it ... armor, if not for the careful effort that went into crafting the leathers to be pleasing to the eye, with careful dyes, and clever stitches.&nbsp; She was unarmed, except for a belted dagger at her waist.<br><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">(http://rpol.creativelass.net/fh19031.jpg)<br>Queen Adhafera</span></strong></em></div>"That will be all Stephen.", she nods to your guide and waits for him to leave before moving a few inches to her right and patting the bench with her left hand to call you forward to sit.&nbsp; She looks a little perplexed.<br><br>"Well met Champion Reinhardt?", she states formally.&nbsp; She tilts her head slightly regarding Abigail with a thoughtful look as if she were looking for something or judging her.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmberStarfire</strong> on <strong>24-04-2015, 04:37:21</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227120.msg11180559#msg11180559">Quote from: Angelic Kitten on 21-04-2015, 15:49:05</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div>"Stephen milady.", the young lad answers with a courtly bow, "At your pleasure."<br><br>He comments as he waits for Abigail to settle her things.&nbsp; Fed and clean, she felt much better about things.&nbsp; A nights rest might have been about the only thing she might have been left wanting, but really, you cant have everything, and often those of the Misty Valley, were well practiced with making do with what they did have.<br><br>Abigail was led through the Civil Service sector, where much of the Castle's business was actually conducted.&nbsp; It was walled off, and carefully moderated by the Inquisition to make certain that only those that should be here were allowed through.&nbsp; There was a gate that separated the Civil area from the Park.&nbsp; Two men at arms stood there to check papers and allow them passage through.&nbsp; Stephen leads you through presenting his papers, and nodding to Abigail, to indicate that she is her charge, and in his care to guide to the audience.&nbsp; They give Abigail a curious look but let her through.<br><br>It was still early in the season, so the grass was still budding and the vines while green, had not started to green properly.&nbsp; There were a few tulips in bloom for coloring but much of the garden were slow to greeting Sol's return to the skies.&nbsp; Stephen guides Abigail to a secluded part of the garden, against the ivy covered stones of the Keep, and walled off by hedges, that were still in the process of greening it felt like an audience room.&nbsp; Queen Edenburgh, otherwise known simply as Adhafera to you in simpler times, sat on a bench reading.&nbsp; As you arrive, she holds up a single finger to pause your progress and finishes reading the passage she was reading before bookmarking it and closing it.&nbsp; Placing the book to rest on her lap she nods to Stephen.&nbsp; She wasn't dressed in court clothing, if anything she seemed to be dressed for adventure.&nbsp; One might call it ... armor, if not for the careful effort that went into crafting the leathers to be pleasing to the eye, with careful dyes, and clever stitches.&nbsp; She was unarmed, except for a belted dagger at her waist.<br><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">(http://rpol.creativelass.net/fh19031.jpg)<br>Queen Adhafera</span></strong></em></div>"That will be all Stephen.", she nods to your guide and waits for him to leave before moving a few inches to her right and patting the bench with her left hand to call you forward to sit.&nbsp; She looks a little perplexed.<br><br>"Well met Champion Reinhardt?", she states formally.&nbsp; She tilts her head slightly regarding Abigail with a thoughtful look as if she were looking for something or judging her.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"Thank you, Stephen," the Paladin replied, inclining her head respectfully when he bowed to her. Once she made her way outside into the sunlight, she donned her sheathed sword as they walked, making light conversation along the way. Abigail was always that bit more aware when she was around military men that she didn't work with directly. It wasn't distrust exactly, but there was an element of the unknown to these men and they easily outnumbered her. Still, she was straightforward, respectful and had her paperwork in order. She had a runner accompanying her, so she did what was expected of her and made her way through.<br><br>Abigail had expected a more formal meeting with the Queen, despite her more casual interactions with Adhafera in the past. The informality of this meeting surprised her, but it agreed with her on some level too. The Queen wasn't trying to pull rank on her, as public shows of authority were inclined to do. The Paladin approached, pausing midstep as the Queen indicated she should not interrupt, though she knew already that Adhafera should be allowed to speak first. Even though this wasn't an audience chamber, Abigail respected the niceties.<br><br>The blue-eyed Paladin glanced over at Stephen as he was excused and did as Adhafera bid, wondering if it was somehow against some regulation somewhere to sit on equal level with the Queen. It was a bench and the Queen made the rules - didn't she? Abigail wasn't sure, so she sat down and smiled, seeing not only a monarch in leather but a lady she knew from simpler times. Surely they'd shared drinks at the inn a time or two.<br><br>"Indeed, your majesty." A certain brightness crept into her eyes when she spoke her greeting. "I received your invitation and I-" here she hesitated, "also bring a message from Champion Cosette."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>24-04-2015, 15:38:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div><br>Adhafera looks a bit sad and just a little hurt as she accepts Cosette's letter, which presumably explaining her absence, "I suppose this explains why you are here alone.&nbsp; I shall read this later then."<br><br>She seems to make an effort to smile and brighten her mood, "Though i suppose i have Sol to thank for you timely arrival.&nbsp; You look well enough, i presume your travels here went well enough.", she waits for a nod or comment of agreement.&nbsp; It was in truth uneventful.<br><br>"Cameron has concerns regarding my safety, and has proclaimed the reinstatement of the Order of the Rose.&nbsp; If you arent familiar with it, the Order of the Rose, was started in honor of his mother, Queen Rosaline Edenburgh.&nbsp; An Order of no more than a dozen of the most loyal and resourceful women of their day.&nbsp; They went on to perform many deeds of valor, known and unknown in the service of the crown.&nbsp; The one blemish on the order's history, was their greatest failure.&nbsp; The premature demise of their queen.&nbsp; Even so, he believes that they are still the best solution to his concerns for my safety."<br><br><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">(http://rpol.creativelass.net/fh19031.jpg)<br>Queen Adhafera</span></strong></em></div>"That will be all Stephen.", she nods to your guide and waits for him to leave before moving a few inches to her right and patting the bench with her left hand to call you forward to sit.&nbsp; She looks a little perplexed.<br><br>Adhafera pauses in thought, "They're suppose to be the people i consider the most loyal and trustful, but how is a queen to judge that?&nbsp; When every face and courtier that comes to audience wears two faces, how am i to judge?&nbsp; I had hoped Cosette and yourself would see it fit to join the order.&nbsp; While your competence and valor are well known to me, more importantly I know where your loyalties lie.&nbsp; We've fought battles together, and slept beneath starry skies together, and made the Misty Valley the safe haven that it is now.&nbsp; Would that i could have such faithful company now."<br><br>Between her index finger and thumb, Adhafera rubs Cosette's letter, "I fear, I have Cosette's answer in my hand.&nbsp; I would hear with your own voice your sentiment on the matter."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmberStarfire</strong> on <strong>29-04-2015, 21:18:21</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227120.msg11189381#msg11189381">Quote from: Angelic Kitten on 24-04-2015, 15:38:35</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div><br>Adhafera looks a bit sad and just a little hurt as she accepts Cosette's letter, which presumably explaining her absence, "I suppose this explains why you are here alone.&nbsp; I shall read this later then."<br><br>She seems to make an effort to smile and brighten her mood, "Though i suppose i have Sol to thank for you timely arrival.&nbsp; You look well enough, i presume your travels here went well enough.", she waits for a nod or comment of agreement.&nbsp; It was in truth uneventful.<br><br>"Cameron has concerns regarding my safety, and has proclaimed the reinstatement of the Order of the Rose.&nbsp; If you arent familiar with it, the Order of the Rose, was started in honor of his mother, Queen Rosaline Edenburgh.&nbsp; An Order of no more than a dozen of the most loyal and resourceful women of their day.&nbsp; They went on to perform many deeds of valor, known and unknown in the service of the crown.&nbsp; The one blemish on the order's history, was their greatest failure.&nbsp; The premature demise of their queen.&nbsp; Even so, he believes that they are still the best solution to his concerns for my safety."<br><br><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">(http://rpol.creativelass.net/fh19031.jpg)<br>Queen Adhafera</span></strong></em></div>"That will be all Stephen.", she nods to your guide and waits for him to leave before moving a few inches to her right and patting the bench with her left hand to call you forward to sit.&nbsp; She looks a little perplexed.<br><br>Adhafera pauses in thought, "They're suppose to be the people i consider the most loyal and trustful, but how is a queen to judge that?&nbsp; When every face and courtier that comes to audience wears two faces, how am i to judge?&nbsp; I had hoped Cosette and yourself would see it fit to join the order.&nbsp; While your competence and valor are well known to me, more importantly I know where your loyalties lie.&nbsp; We've fought battles together, and slept beneath starry skies together, and made the Misty Valley the safe haven that it is now.&nbsp; Would that i could have such faithful company now."<br><br>Between her index finger and thumb, Adhafera rubs Cosette's letter, "I fear, I have Cosette's answer in my hand.&nbsp; I would hear with your own voice your sentiment on the matter."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Abigail nodded when Queen Adhafera stated she'd read Cosette's letter later. She wasn't entirely sure what her fellow Paladin had put into words for the Queen's benefit and her own, but Abigail recalled what Cosette had told her personally. She wanted Abigail to be respectful to the Queen on her behalf, but also honour the choice Cosette made to remain with Rothor, when it was what she truly wanted. A time would come to explain further, but as Adhafera spoke of Sol and her timely arrival, she let the topic change occur. <br><br>"The journey was uneventful, even enjoyable. The roads are safer than they used to be, and even though it is in my nature to be vigilant, this lends itself to a greater calm." She almost tacked on a 'your majesty' at the end of her statement, but she thought Adhafera might prefer that she did not, given that speaking to an old acquaintance leant itself to reflection on her former way of life. <br><br>Abigail listened with interest as Adhafera recounted the purpose of the Order of the Rose and she had a strong inkling of why she'd been asked to meet with the Queen, though she wondered whether her own deeds were good or spectacular enough to qualify. She supposed she had helped save the Queen's life on one occasion before Adhafera's ascension, and it probably hadn't gone unnoticed by her.<br><br>"It is in my experience that loyalty is best judged by actions rather than words, your majesty. Even then, if a person is given enough opportunity to talk they will usually express their true loyalties or intentions, or those elements they are most interested in. Perhaps it is the ones that don't who are the more practiced courtiers. I'm not sure. I have not known many, I just tend to listen. I would be honoured to serve you, Milady, so long as my loyalty can remain true to the Church of Sol and ultimately Sol himself. I have taken vows that I must keep, but I can give you my word that I will do my utmost to protect you and defend you if I join your circle of knights. I am honoured that you would consider me, Queen Adhafera."<br><br>She bowed, because it seemed the thing to do. "Cosette asked me to decline respectfully on her behalf and she explained to me her reasons why she's chosen not to come. In the time since the war, Champion Cosette has changed and settled down with her partner, and given a choice she wishes to remain with him. She told me that if the need is ever dire, she will answer your call. However, I feel that she has made her preference known. She means no disrespect; her life with Rothor is very different to that she once lived and she wants to live a more settled life."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angelic Kitten</strong> on <strong>29-04-2015, 21:53:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div><br>"It would be a falsehood to say that her decision was not met with disappointment.&nbsp; I would like, that we shall always be honest with one another.&nbsp; As your vows speak to the greater good, i would hear your words freely, to guide my conscience might guide me.&nbsp; For this and reasons personal i would let it be known, that your decision to serve in the order pleases me a great deal.&nbsp; There area great deal of things afoot that i find troubling, but these matter can wait a while longer, I would see to it, that you are properly fitted as a Rose of my order.&nbsp; Are you ready to be fitted with some new clothes then? If so it may be time to assign you to your first duty, and entrust you to the care of Lady Centrella for preparations of your duty as a rose."<br><br><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">(http://rpol.creativelass.net/fh19031.jpg)<br>Queen Adhafera</span></strong></em></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Once Upon a Time, Knights of the Rose ~ Mission One - A gathering of Roses</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmberStarfire</strong> on <strong>12-05-2015, 04:39:00</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227120.msg11204771#msg11204771">Quote from: Angelic Kitten on 29-04-2015, 21:53:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">For:<br>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br>Abigail<br>Elysia<br>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div><br>"It would be a falsehood to say that her decision was not met with disappointment.&nbsp; I would like, that we shall always be honest with one another.&nbsp; As your vows speak to the greater good, i would hear your words freely, to guide my conscience might guide me.&nbsp; For this and reasons personal i would let it be known, that your decision to serve in the order pleases me a great deal.&nbsp; There area great deal of things afoot that i find troubling, but these matter can wait a while longer, I would see to it, that you are properly fitted as a Rose of my order.&nbsp; Are you ready to be fitted with some new clothes then? If so it may be time to assign you to your first duty, and entrust you to the care of Lady Centrella for preparations of your duty as a rose."<br><br><div class="floatright"><em><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">(http://rpol.creativelass.net/fh19031.jpg)<br>Queen Adhafera</span></strong></em></div></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Abigail was nervous at how Queen Adhafera might respond when she gave Cosette's intention to decline, but it was the Champion's decision to make. In a way, Abigail respected Cosette for being true to the life she wanted and her commitment to Rothor (as well as all she'd given, done and risked in the past), but she didn't see herself ever making the same decision. Abigail had no partner or children of her own, and her greatest calling was to serve Lord Sol. There was nothing she wanted more. However, the mortal world was the one she regularly saw, and interacted with, and she did what she could to protect its people. At least, those on the side of good and the same side politically as she was. Humanity had faced true dangers to their continued survival and for a long time, that had been her greatest goal - to help aid their efforts and keep the enemy at bay. Now, things were easier - life was, and this opportunity came at the right time. <br><br>"I can give you my word, Queen Adhafera, that I'll always be forthright with you, as best as I am able. I have somewhere to stay, and my horse is stabled. This is as convenient a time as any to be fitted for my new clothes. Lady Centralla - her name is not a familiar one from the Misty Valley. What duties will you require of me, your Majesty?"<br><br>
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