Barter for a Sword(RhinSama and LewdAdmiral63mh8)
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				Title: <strong>Barter for a Sword(RhinSama and LewdAdmiral63mh8)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>13-05-2016, 02:49:18</strong>
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				She let out a long breath as she stared daggers at her brother as he sat across the table from her. Those crystal blue eyes clearly saying she had every intent to kill him in his sleep when she was given half the chance. Reaching up she pushed dark red hair from her face as her mother reached out and gently rested a hand on her daughter’s arm. The extra man who sat at their table would clearly see the unease between the siblings as they all negotiated the marriage contract between Eilidh and the man her brother had brought home in the agreeance that he would marry his sister, and be rewarded with a fine dowery as well. After all none of the men in the village wanted to marry the fierce woman, and so her brother thought it best to seek someone from outside of their home village. <strong>’I swear Bjorn you’re only doing this to get rid of me,’</strong> was snapped as she stood up and stormed out of the long house. His mother gave him a stern look as she stood up and followed after her fiery daughter.<br>&nbsp;<br>Bjorn reached up and ran his hand over his face as he let out a long breath. This wasn’t as easy as he had hoped it would be, and that was becoming more and more clear to him. Looking towards his new found friend he gave him an uneasy smile. <strong>’Please forgive Eilidh. She truly has our father’s blood in her veins. Once she started to prove herself he was more than willing to let her follow after him on the long ships, and as such she has set high standards thanks to him. I’m sure she’ll come around,’</strong> was said as he offered the older man a horn of mead. His mind began to work as to how he could convince his sister to marry him. He could only hope that their mother could be a voice of reason and be able to get through to his thick headed twin.<br>&nbsp;<br>Eilidh stormed down to the inlet and along the way she picked up stones, and once she reached the banks she began to skip the stones along the smooth surface. She was aware that her mother had followed her, but she hasn’t stopped to talk to her as she would have preferred to be left alone. Though as the gentle woman who had raised her came next to her and stood silently she began to break as she relaxed and allowed her mind to think things over. <strong>’I don’t think I can marry him mother. After all he isn’t from here and I don’t want to leave. Not after losing father.’</strong> She turned towards her mother, and saw the familiar shine in the older woman’s eyes as she reached out and linked arms with her daughter. She turned them away from the village and began to walk along the banks as she gently scolded her child. <strong>’Do you really think myself and Bjorn would allow him to take you away? Part of the agreement is that he would garner some of our lands and holdings here, and since your brother is now chief if sits well with this man. Also, you’ve ran off every other suitor and it is time for you to consider marriage my child. It will do you good, and this man seems to know a few things that you don’t.&nbsp; Learn from him and I’m sure things will be fine. Your father would have approved of him.’</strong> She watched as Eilidh’s face softened and she nodded her head. Thankfully she had always been the voice of reason with both her husband and her spirted children. <strong>’I also promise that he won’t take away your weapons and all of you freedom. Though you will be expected to take care of the household like I did for you father, and now your brother. Then we’ll find a fine bride for you twin and you both can leave this old hag alone.’</strong> The two women chuckled and continued to walk the path along the bank before turning to follow it through the woods, and then back to the longhouse.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Barter for a Sword(RhinSama and LewdAdmiral63mh8)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LewdAdmiral</strong> on <strong>13-05-2016, 10:57:55</strong>
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				Freilden merely laughed at his friends stress. <strong> "Worry not my friend.&nbsp; I have bartered tougher deals than this.&nbsp; Remember that shiek in Serkland?'&nbsp; </strong>he laughed, his blond hair and beard shaking as he did.&nbsp; <strong>"She's certainly headstrong.&nbsp; A good quality in a wife, but she needs to learn when to be headstrong and when to just submit."</strong> <strong>"I want her,&nbsp; I really do.&nbsp; I want to help you too.&nbsp; But you can't be serious that I never leave here.&nbsp; I have holdings in other lands as well and I would want my wife with me on my voyages." </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;He thought long and hard.&nbsp; He remembered his adventures in the far east and some training he picked up while there.&nbsp; He had it the perfect plan.&nbsp; <strong>"If I can secure this marriage and leave some slaves to tend my land here, will you allow me to take her with me on my journeys?"&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Bjorn scratched his head and mulled over it before finally nodding his agreement.&nbsp; <strong>"Excellent.&nbsp; When she returns I shall spring my plan."</strong><br><br>Once Eilidh returned he met her at the door.&nbsp; <strong>"Lady Eilidh if you will follow me outside for a moment."</strong> he said as he took her hand and guided her to her makeshift training arena.&nbsp; <strong>"You fancy yourself a fierce shield maiden.&nbsp; I like that.&nbsp; I want you to be my shield maiden.&nbsp; But it looks like the only thing that catches your eye is strength."</strong>&nbsp; he said as he tossed her a sword and an ax.&nbsp; <strong>"I will show you to not judge your opponent by looks alone.&nbsp; Should you best me in this combat, all my holdings in all my lands will be passed to you.&nbsp; But should I best you, you will marry me and accompany me on my travels as I finish up some business I have in my other holdings."</strong>&nbsp; He finished as he took up a strange stance to her.&nbsp; His left hand closed like a knife and raised towards her with his right hand in the small of his back.&nbsp; He was dressed in a mere tunic he tied off so as it wasn't so loose and his pants and shoes.&nbsp; He held no weapon and his little declaration had started to attract an audience. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Barter for a Sword(RhinSama and LewdAdmiral63mh8)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>15-05-2016, 08:39:46</strong>
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				Eilidh and her mother made their was slowly back to the village as the sun hung low in the sky. They had decided that they would give Freilden a chance within the household. If the two of them had an agreeable time then they'd see about a marriage. Though they both raised brows and exchanged low words as they came into the yard. What exactly has him and Bjorn been talking about? Did this man not realize that Eilidh bested almost all of the men in the village? And those who could she saw as a challenge and a way to better herself with combat. Her mother shot her brother a stern look as her daughter stepped forward as she rolled her shoulder. <strong>'Do you honestly think that this is a joke? Perhaps if you understood why I was given the title of Shield Maiden you'd understand me better.'</strong> Reaching out she caught the axe and sword with ease. Though the sword would be set down as she picked up her round shield and settled it onto her right forearm. Left hand wrapped around the axe as she gave it a spin off of her fingers. Those blue eyes watching him as she took her fighting stance.<br><br>Aulhild reached out and grabbed Bjorn's arm and pulled him closer to her side as she kept her eyes on Eilidh. <strong>'I swear if he hurts her then you will have to pay my dearest son. Though I'm sure we both know how this will fair for him.'</strong> Moving closer to the edge of the yard she drew in a deep breath and shook her head at Freilden. This certainly not going to end well for him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Barter for a Sword(RhinSama and LewdAdmiral63mh8)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LewdAdmiral</strong> on <strong>16-05-2016, 23:30:25</strong>
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				He didn't say anything.&nbsp; He bowed to her and resumed his stance.&nbsp; He held his stance with his left arm behind his back and his right hand extended, fingers closed like a knife, pointing to her.&nbsp; He thought of his teacher in the far east, and his lessons.&nbsp; He remembered being just like this girl, full of pride and so sure of himself and his abilities.&nbsp; He remembered his look of shock and awe as he saw the temple monks on his travels fighting fiercely with nothing more than their bare hands.&nbsp; They were generous, but strict instructors.&nbsp; Mistakes were punished then corrected.&nbsp; This led to those who disliked pain, to make fewer mistakes.&nbsp; He did not doubt she was well trained but she was only trained in one way of fighting.&nbsp; He hoped this new style would trip her up and give her pause.&nbsp; <br><br>He was dressed in his tunic and pants with no armor.&nbsp; He felt light and nimble.&nbsp; Hopefully her clothes and heavy weapons will slow her down and tire her out.&nbsp; He chuckled as he remembered his teacher facing off against him in the same manner, and how exhausted he was after an hour of swinging his sword and hitting nothing but air.&nbsp; He took several deep breaths and went through the motions he was taught, waiting for her to attack.&nbsp; All he had to do was go through the motions.&nbsp; If she attacked or not didn't matter.&nbsp; Either she will get bored and quit, attack and become exhausted, or get frustrated and quit.&nbsp; He would not lose.&nbsp; <strong>"I am ready to understand you better Shield Maiden."</strong> he said as he locked eyes with her.&nbsp; His face was calm and tranquil, and conveyed no clues to his plans.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Barter for a Sword(RhinSama and LewdAdmiral63mh8)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RhinSama</strong> on <strong>17-05-2016, 20:38:48</strong>
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				Eilidh let out a long cleansing breath as she settled into her stance as she lifted a brow towards Freilden. She quickly understood that he was going to be fighting her unarmed, and those who had gathered knew that it was an unfair fight unless he could pull a magic trick of some sort. It wasn’t long till bets were starting to be placed as they watched Eilidh slowly begin to circle as she loosened her grip on her axe. There was no need to hold it so tightly that her hand began to cramp as she also flexed her fingers on the hold of her shield. She was a well skilled fight, and as such could not be rattled once her resolve was set. Too many battles had been won thanks to her calm nerves and level head in the middle of a fight, and as such she bore no scars or broken bones. Save for the few she earned as a child hell-bent on being as rough and tumble as her brother was. The wind picked up and blew her golden strands into her face that he been teased free of her braids. She ignored them as she studied the man before her as she gave her axe a lazy spin at her side. Nothing gave away the calculations that were going on inside of her head, or the fact that she already had a plan formulating. He had given her a reason to fight more than she would have normally done. If this ended in his death she would shed no tears over that fact. Silent prayer was said to Odin before she shifted her feet and came forward.<br><br>She led with her shield as she pushed it against his knifed hand. It was a test and had no real oomph behind it. She wanted to see what he would do before she pushed any further. After all she wasn’t about to lose a fight in a matter of a few moments, and she knew she had the stamina to stand with him for a long period. Many days of carrying and training made to ensure that she didn’t tire easily while in battle, and fighting one on one was far less of a strain than a field full of people who were either trying to kill you or helping you to kill someone else. Drawing in a breath she’d make a quick movement to step to her right and sweep under her shield with her axe to bit into his leg. She would be kind enough to turn it so that the flat would strike him if he wasn’t fast enough to avoid it. Her movements were crisp and not projected like some unskilled fighters would. As her axe followed through on its pass she’d step away with it. Her shield moving to cover her motion as she stopped off on the side of him in a light stance once more. The actions she took would be done in a matter of a few heart beats that was sure to throw any fighter off. She moved far faster than he might have guessed with the shield on her arm, and it might cause a tick of worry in one’s mind when they realized that.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Barter for a Sword(RhinSama and LewdAdmiral63mh8)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LewdAdmiral</strong> on <strong>18-05-2016, 11:21:31</strong>
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				He had to admit she was fast, but his teachers were quicker still.&nbsp; As she swung the axe at his feet.&nbsp; He leaped into the air and twisted his body while reaching out and grabbing her left shoulder.&nbsp; Upon landing and grabbing her other shoulder from behind, he used the remaining momentum to fall back and drag her back with him.&nbsp; Placing both feet in the small of her back, once his back hit the ground he kicked out with all his might, tossing her a good distance back.&nbsp; He finished his back roll and quickly turned and regain his stance.&nbsp; He then patiently waited for her next move.&nbsp; His shoulder gave a twinge of phantom pain as he remembered being tossed like that and landing on his sword hilt wrong and the bruise it left on his shoulder.&nbsp; He thought fondly of it now but it was hardly the case when he was taking his lumps.&nbsp; He watched as Eilidh regained her stance quicker than he thought though he was sure she would take him more seriously now.&nbsp; <strong>"You can quit anytime Eilidh.&nbsp; There's no shame in it."</strong> he offered.<br><br>He hoped having her beat by a fighting style that wasn't taught by their people would open her eyes to the vastness of Midgard.&nbsp; He remembered hearing the tales of Odin the traveler as a young boy by the longhouse fire.&nbsp; He dreamed of seeing all that Odin had seen.&nbsp; And did he ever see it all.&nbsp; He wondered if Odin felt as he had while witnessing wonders never told at the campfires.&nbsp; But what good is seeing new and wonderful things, if no one can enjoy them with you.&nbsp; He hoped Eilidh would come around.&nbsp; But first came cutting her anchor to her homeland.&nbsp; His hand gestured her to attack when she was ready.&nbsp; He stood his ground, watching her every move waiting to exploit a move she did not expect.
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