The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)
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				Title: <strong>The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>16-02-2009, 19:25:22</strong>
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				&nbsp;Timon watched the harbor from the eastern rampart, as was his custom. His old friend, Pumbaa, a stout, if heavy-set young man, watched as well. They watched the ship dock at the port and twelve women, very attractive, yet lithely athletic disembarked.<br><br>&nbsp;"Who are they?" Pumbaa asked.<br><br>&nbsp;"Amazons it looks." Timon said.<br><br>&nbsp;"Ah, you lads best not stare to hard." a third voice said. Old Gelo, the old captain of the king's guard, mentioned. He was tall, with sunburnt skin and a scarred visage, he indicated the scars nearest his left eye, "This be their handywork Timon...keep thou sword in thou scabbard."<br><br>&nbsp;Pumbaa chuckled in response as the two soldiers relieving them on the ramparts arrived. "Come on Timon, let's eat."<br><br>&nbsp;"Surely." Timon said and the two young men walked down towards a nearby cookfire were Aeschylus cooked the morning's meal. As he and Pumbaa ate, they noticed the twelve young women, walking with Nestor, Timon's father.<br><br>&nbsp;Timon smiled and nodded deferentially to his father as his eyes moved along to the women. As did the eyes of the other eight Syracusan soldiers around the small morning cookfire. <br><br>---<br><br>&nbsp;Nestor kept a wary eye on the twelve young women that he was escorting to the king's chambers. As the chief advisor to Hiero II, King of Syracuse, these women were part of the delegation that Queen Hippolyta was sending to the king's court to learn of the world of men.<br><br>&nbsp;He nodded to his son, who was just eating with his friend. <br><br>&nbsp;"My liege, the delegation of the Amazons have arrived." Nestor said.<br><br>&nbsp;Hiero rose from his throne. Age had worn at him, but he still bore a rugged demeanor as he eyed the twelve. "Welcome to my court Daughters of Hippolyta. You have free reign of the settlements, mingle amongst my people as you wish." Hiero said, the king's eyes fell upon one warrior woman, there was a passing resemblance to Hippolyta in this one, her daughter? And if so, his own flesh and blood? She was the proper age, and he even thought he saw his eyes in her visage. Best not to think of it. But if she was his daughter, than she was his nearest heir...<br><br>&nbsp;(OOC: I couldn't resist naming one of the secondary male characters Pumbaa).
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>16-02-2009, 23:57:48</strong>
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				"We think you for your hospitality King Hiero" Said the first amazon to approach the kings throne. Her name was Hamoni and she was the oldest of the twelve. A single long braid down her back they stood in assembly for amazon held order. Six to each side of her as she beckoned the brunette to her right forward.<br><br>&nbsp;"As thanks we give you gifts from Themyscara."<br><br>The brunette, know as Niore placed down a rather large wooden and pearled chest full rare jewels and weaponry. " These weapons are made from the fires of Hephaestus himself. We hope you find them to your liking." She said as Niore stepped back into place. With that they took the kings proposal to mingle with the common man and learn from them what the could by basic conversations. Some even challenged the men to one on one combat. <br><br>Hiero's court was full of voices and laughter and many men took a liking to their visitors and the visitors in return felt the same. Though Amazons were very cautious when it came to the ways of men and thought the opposite sex, brutish, unintelligent warring fools who glutton after money and power and just bad; women.<br><br>However one stood out among the rest of the kings visitors. Her hair was red like the feathers of a phoenix. She wasn't as tall as her sisters and her complexion was darker and sun kissed. Details she had been aware of all her life. Her mother told her that she had no farther like most amazons who were born on the star of Aries and the Gea the earth. Aeris were a long green hood just like her sisters, but she didn't stop to make conversation with men. She was more fascinated with the architecture and thus she began to wander down Hieros great halls looking curiously at the greek statues and paintings of Florence and Athens. "Such beautiful sculptures.."She said not believing man could do this.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 06:07:07</strong>
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				&nbsp;Timon wandered the perimeter of the courtyard. The Amazons were mingling amongst the people of the court and he grinned as he spotted one, noticing tendrils of red hair poking from outside of the green hood she wore.<br><br>&nbsp;Pumbaa in the background was trying to talk to Niore, curious about the Amazon culture. Many stories about their unbridaled ferocity in battle were well travelled. One of the Carthaginian delegates years ago said how a group from one of their ships was wiped out over a misunderstanding. And then there were Gelo's stories.<br><br>&nbsp;The story of Syracuse's first encounter with the Amazons was almost similar. The Amazons had believed that the small band of Syracusan warriors were the advance force of an invading army and ambushed them. It was a fierce battle, one where the queen supposedly fought Hiero to a standstill in single combat before a truce was struck. Rumor also had it that Hiero was a rare man who slept with an Amazon and lived to tell of it, supposedly why he had no children. <br><br>&nbsp;Pumbaa asked Niore, "Is it true that your people fought ours once?"<br><br>&nbsp;Meanwhile Timon watched as the red haired one ogled a statue of Pallas Athenae. He approached her and said, "My grandfather made that statue many years ago." <br><br>&nbsp;When she turned to face him he said, "I am Timon, of Syracuse."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 06:16:57</strong>
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				Niore nodded "It is true your people did fight ours a long time ago. However it wasn't the battle the brought down the first of us, but a love of man and of a woman..love can be more dangerous than the thickest blade." She said.<br><br>It was true though Niore didn't bother to mention of who she was talking about specifically. She thought the love truly was a warriors weakness and their strength, but in a world without men how could they ever know of such a love. It did not matter to her. She had the love of her sisters and of her queen. That was the Amazon way.<br><br>Some of the amazons took quite an interest in the cultures of their hosts, but none quite like the flamed haired young princess. She looked at the stranger. Pulling down her hood revealing ahead full of lush red hair.<br><br>"Pallas Athenae?" She repeated. Her foreign accent noted in her tone. She looked back to the statue. "The Goddess of war...your people worship her?" She asked. Her bright sapphire eyes glistened with curiosity.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 06:24:13</strong>
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				&nbsp;Pumbaa faced Niore and said, "I am Pumbaa, of Syracuse, milady. May I make your accquaintance?" <br><br>&nbsp;"Love can be dangerous, but it is also how children are brought into the world." Pumbaa said.<br><br>---<br><br>&nbsp;"The goddess of war, yes. But also the goddess of wisdom. The latter a value some warriors fail to remember at times." Timon said, with a smile. He saw the curiousity sparkling in those sapphire eyes and his smile widened, "What shall I call you?"<br><br>&nbsp;Timon noted her accent was one that he couldn't identify. That was puzzling. Traders of all races came to Syracuse, their accents mingled as some remained at Syracuse. His own grandfather was said to have descended from the Trojans. But he couldn't quite place the Amazon's accent.<br><br>&nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 06:42:52</strong>
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				She nodded to him "Pumbaa is it. I am called Niore.."She said as another Amazon came to her side. Her name was Tessai a raven haired feme. "Your architecture is astounding..." Niore managed to finish saying. "However there is something I wish to see. Tessai as well the others heard of your olympic games, like the tales of Greece and their gladiators...how are your games?" She asked.<br><br>Amazons played in such games to increase their skill and mobility. Like a hunter hunting for sport their games would sometimes last weeks if not months.<br><br>~~~~~~~<br><br>"Wisdom....yes she is very wise. We amazons are modeled to be like her. Hippolyta says it her seek to meet in battle. For the glory.."She said before she continued to walk on. "My name is Aeris.."She mentioned to him before disappearing down a corridor.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 07:05:27</strong>
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				&nbsp;"It is those Romans that have Gladiatorial combat." Pumbaa said, "Our Olympic games include such sports as Pankration, meaning all powers, boxing, spear throwing and other such events. I myself am a rather proficient discus thrower."<br><br>&nbsp;"Why, Amazons have such games?" Pumbaa asked.<br><br>---<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;"Wait." Timon said, following, "Tell me more about your people. My father once met your race, years before my own birth, I am curious to learn..."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 07:28:30</strong>
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				Niore nodded "Yes we do.."She said before turning to Tessai" Tessai is one of our greatest at grapling perhaps we should hold competitions with your men for sport and prizes?" She said. <br><br>Tessai smiled "It would honor" She didn't fail to add. "Of course if your men are to scared to compete with me it is perfectly alright to decline, but to decline is frowned upon." She added/<br><br>~~~~<br><br>She smiled a row of pearly whites. "Well Timon of Syracuse what is it you wish to know?" She asked.
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				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 10:12:28</strong>
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				&nbsp;"I wish to know as much about your people as you can tell me." Timon said, "My father encountered your people many years ago, as did old Gelo, our captain of the guards. He said that you are fierce fighters, yet also intelligent. And that there are no men among your tribe. Is this true?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 15:44:11</strong>
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				"Correct and you are right to assume. Ages ago men were forbidden from entering our lands." She told him leaning against the wall. "We were always taught that men would be the downfall of our empire. All the war and your inherit anger makes you threat to not only us ,but yourselves" She told him. She had learned only of what she had been told and what she read in books. "But from what I've seen so far I don't your kind is to bad." She added.
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				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 16:24:53</strong>
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				&nbsp;"Sometimes anger is how we survive invasion. It is how Syracuse repelled recent Roman incursions." Timon replied, "And is your kind also not renowned for its ferocity in battle?"<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">But from what I've seen so far I don't your kind is to bad.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>&nbsp;Timon smiled at her, "I'm glad we seem to please you as our guests."<br><br>---<br><br>&nbsp;Meanwhile Pumbaa added, "I'm sure we could find some men willing to grapple or compete against your own athletes. Can any throw the discus as far as I?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 16:39:57</strong>
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				Aeris smiled softly " Yes we are and we take pride it, but we capable of being gentle to.."She said turning o her heel she began to head further down the corridor out towards the gardens which reminded her of home. Themyscara had so many gardens that went on seemingly forever. " Your king has such an amazing home. She said descending excitedly down the stone steps that lead to marble fountain. The fountain was several feet tall and carved into was a continuous narrative of Hierosian history. Her lithe fingers came to admire the fountain dipping them into the water as her eyes the tedious detail that had been etched into the marble. "How did this city come to be?" She asked hopping she hadn't left her Host behind.<br><br><br>~~~~~~<br><br>Tessai clapped her hands together" Discus you say why Niore is our mistress of the discus" She said.<br><br>Amazons were never ashamed to announce their accomplishments in a way they were alot like men. Telling stories of great battles and tales of stolen victories. Even stories of fiction made to make young amazonians push towards becoming a better warrior. It was all for the training.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 16:46:44</strong>
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				&nbsp;"This city came to be from Greek colonists who came to this island." Timon said, "They built the city around a natural harbor and its defenses around that." <br><br>&nbsp;"Syracuse has always been a well defended city, the walls and ramparts, and some of the equipment designed by our resident genius, Archimedes has contributed to that." Timon continued, "So if men are not allowed among your tribe, how is it that you continue your race? How are children conceived for the next generation?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 17:29:00</strong>
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				She sat at the fountain. "What a very curious question.' She said as her eyes concentrated on the ripples of the water. Just hearing the sound of the fountain relaxed her. "Amazons are born from the clay of the earth and the blood of battle. "She said." The oldest of us, Niore is well over several centuries old. Time has no affect on our island for it runs on a different plane than yours. "Amazons grow as children and develop into young women..'She said looking back at him. "But I am different...I was born of my mother Hippolyta." She admitted. "My father...I don't know..<br>" She said honestly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 17:43:24</strong>
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				&nbsp;Such a curious race, and such a curious land. "So no men exist in your tribe? Odd. For us Greeks passion does exist between the two sexes. It's one of our good traits. Love between a man and woman is one of our simplest yet more meaningful ways we share affection." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 17:50:57</strong>
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				She blushed softly. " I've read about intimate love in books, but the love me and my sisters share is strong enough to hold us together.. "She said placing her hand in the water. "We have never known the love of man with the exception of our queen. She tells us it's a very strong force. A power not meant for use because it can corrupt, but still.."She said her voice trailing off. They were basically an Island full of olympic virgins. "is there someone you share that type of love with?' She asked him curiously.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 17:53:28</strong>
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				&nbsp;"No." Timon replied, "I haven't really found anyone yet."<br><br>&nbsp;"Anything can corrupt, but it is our control of our base impulses that impedes that corruption and puts order into chaos. So the concept of intimate love is not alien to you? How old are you?" Timon asked. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 18:09:55</strong>
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				"I'm nineteen years of age" She responded wondering what was he aiming at. She was very young compared to the others who twice her age, not that it made a difference. "Why do you ask?" She said arching a eyebrow in curiosity. "Tell me more about yourself..your family?" she stated.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 18:12:55</strong>
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				&nbsp;"I'm merely curious." Timon replied, "Well, storywise, my father is Nestor, the man who led you to the king's court. He is an advisor to our king and was among the first of our people to meet the Amazons and survive. My mother is Alceste, the daughter of a minor nobleman from a neighboring city. I am twenty-three years old and the eldest of three sons." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 18:40:35</strong>
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				She rose to her feet. "Do you mind showing me the rest of your city?" She asked him. "I would like to know more about your culture.." Though honestly she would like to just have a little adventure of her own. She liked Timon he was nothing like the men she'd encountered earlier before and nothing like the stories she had heard. They were probably just myths her elder made up to scare them into submission. "Why are all your statues nude? What's it like growing up with brothers? What do you eat? Do you have festivals?"She said all in one breath. Hoping to head into heart of the city.
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				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 18:49:19</strong>
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				&nbsp;"Our statues are nude to show the beauty of the human form, and growing up with brothers can be fun. We have plenty of festivals and food here is varied, typically from the sea since Sicily is an island. You certainly are one inquisitive character. What stories have you heard about men?" Timon asked. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 18:55:42</strong>
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				"Well..."She bit her lip before running her fingers through her hair. "Men...are. war-loving animals, who enslave eachother, use women as slaves and believe in conquest and conquer." She said quoting her mothers words exactly.&nbsp; She knew it wasn't very flattering. "But you have good sides as well. You express yourselves through your writing, poetry and art. You believing that dieing for glory and honor is the only real way to do..there's also the entertainment such as the games and ...brothels, but I don't remember what a brothel is."She said searching her minds shelves of knowledge for the word.
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				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 19:05:07</strong>
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				&nbsp;"Not some place I'd want to bring you, a brothel is sort of a place where women, for lack of a better word, sell themselves for money, trading sex in exchange for favor." Timon replied, "Yes, we have our bad sides, but you see our good sides as well..."
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				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 19:21:42</strong>
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				She shook her head in disbelief. "Women would actually lower their selves to such a standard?" She said shocked. " I can't believe it.."She said making a note to avoid that place. Only such place deserved to be burned down and sent to hades "Where is it?!" She demanded her hand on her hips. Her pride had taken over her logic. Aeris could be very hotheaded and sometime it could get her into trouble.
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				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 19:24:20</strong>
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				&nbsp;"I wouldn't know." Timon said, realizing he'd just hit the wrong button, "I tend not to go to such places. And unfortunately it is due to poverty or desperation sometimes that cause women to lower themselves to that depth." <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;"So how many of your kind are born to mothers like yourself?" Timon said, trying desperately to change the subject. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 19:37:00</strong>
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				She folded her arms. Still a bit upset, but there's was nothing she could do really. These weren't her lands. " I'm the only one I know of so far. Sometimes young girls wash up on our shores and are adopted. The sea sometimes sends them."She said. "Your king must be very virtuous to rule like this with no issue. I would like to meet him." She said believing you could tell the truth of a nation through a kings eyes.
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				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 19:47:12</strong>
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				&nbsp;"Has your mother not spoken of him? After all he did broker the peace that exists between our peoples." Timon said as they walked into the courtyard, where Pumbaa was currently bragging about his prowess with the discus.<br><br>&nbsp;Timon rolled his eyes and said, "Pumbaa, considering you nearly killed me with a discus last festival, let's make sure I'm not standing anywhere near you when you throw the thing!" <br><br>&nbsp;Pumbaa turned red with embarassment. "Perhaps, Niore, a contest with the discus is in order..."<br><br>&nbsp;"With me nowhere nearby!" Timon shouted. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 21:49:28</strong>
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				"Ye, she is told me of him, many things, I kind of held a sort of admiration for him" She said as they passed Niore, Tessai and the others. Tessai gave a glance as if to say "don't get to comfortable.they are just men". Aeris laughed at Timon's blatant reply to his comrade Pumba. "you almost got hit with a discus... I imagine that wouldn't of ended very well.<br><br>Nirore smiled "I would love to, but you must show me more of your culture"She said obliged.
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				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>18-02-2009, 06:35:57</strong>
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				&nbsp;"What has she told you of him?" Timon asked, curious.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Nirore smiled "I would love to, but you must show me more of your culture" She said obliged.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>&nbsp;"Not right this second but I think that such a contest would be in order." Pumbaa replied.<br><br>&nbsp;"EUREKA!" came a loud shout from the walls.<br><br>&nbsp;Timon raced to the top of the walls, practically out of breath from running up the stairs, with Aeris behind him. An older, potbellied gentleman shouted with triumph as he pointed to a large wood and metal claw-like device crewed by several strong soldiers.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;"I've done it again!" Archimedes shouted. 
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				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 15:47:01</strong>
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				She peeked over Timon's shoulder with wide and curious eyes. Looking at the aged man she asked. "Who is this?" She said over her host's shoulder. Which was even more captivating was the contraption he had. She looked arounf and bean to notice that this man must have been some type of inventor of some sort.<br>~~~~<br><br>Niore Clapped her hands. "Wonderful!" She said rubbing them together eagerly. "Than let us do battle. I shall gather a few more of my sisters and you your men. Shall we play for sport or add a reward?" She asked him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 15:58:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"He is Archimedes, the most brilliant man in all of Syracuse, if not all the world." Timon said.<br><br>&nbsp;"You flatter me." Archimedes said as he approached and then noticed Aeris, "And who would this lovely young woman be?"<br><br>&nbsp;"This is Aeris, one of the twelve Amazons visiting our city. The result of our king's treaty with Hippolyta." Timon said, "What have you invented this time?"<br><br>&nbsp;"I call it the claw. It is a large lever that can lift invading vessels out of the water to be either dashed against the rocks or capsized." Archimedes replied. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 16:11:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She stepped forward even more curious than before. <br><br>"You made this...this wonderful thing?' She said reading of such innovations was one thing but to seem them was another all together. She tapped the side of the contraption. It's metal was very fine and solid. "How did you make it?" She asked him curiously. Secretly she had always been&nbsp; a fan of the new age of thinkers and this as her chance to learn.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 16:16:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"Yes. Actually. I made it with a good deal of trial and error. And the use of the principle of leverage. With a lever set upon a fulcrum, the long arm of the lever enables a man or several to lift objects many times their weight and size. Adding a line and a grappling hook, I can then hook it to an enemy ship and lift it into the air to be dropped on the water or dashed against the walls." Archimedes said.<br><br>&nbsp;"Brilliant." Timon said.<br><br>&nbsp;"If you remember your lessons about leverage, Timon, it is rather basic." Archimedes said in reply. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 17:37:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"He is your teacher?" She asked Timon looking to him curiously before smiling. She thought Timon very fortunate to have such a man as a mentor like the great Archimedes. She grabbed Timons had and pulled him over to the contraptions. " Please explain how these little gadgets and trinkets work? Is it entirely metal? "She said and realized perhaps she should stop asking so many questions. A blush&nbsp; crept across her cheeks in embarrassment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 17:42:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"The hooks, some of the connecting rings and the joists that connect the wooden components to each other are metal. But most of the lever is made of wood, of the strongest timbers we can harvest." Archimedes replied, "Now the King wants several more of these to defend our harbor and as a surprise for any seaborne invaders..." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 18:16:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She noticed several books on the table and reached to look. One by one she skimmed through it pages. They were actually notes written by the great inventor. This man had such curious designs. Looking back to Timon she arched an eyebrow. "Is your king planning to go to war soon?" She asked. The idea of war meant nothing to her. It was apart of her life and though she wished for more beyond it it was worth settling for.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 18:25:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"Not that I'm aware of, but we have the Carthaginians on one end and the Romans on the other and not to mention those pesky Manertines roaming around the island." Timon said, "We always have to be prepared to protect ourselves." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 18:29:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Why?" she asked. "Do they want your lands?" She asked knowing that was the full reason of war. Men went to war for only few things all involving either land, women or money. Then it brought her to another curious question. "How come your king isn't married?" She asked him. She didn't know to much of the ruler except from what she'd seen or heard. "He has a son am I right?' She asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 18:33:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"The Romans see that our harbor is a natural harbor, and there are few in this world. They want our good location for trade. The Carthaginians are similar, but they tend not to want to take over our lands. They simply wish to open trade and their price is keeping the Romans away." Timon replied, "And our King's bride died several years ago, unfortunately she was unable to produce any children. Is it true that there is a rumor that he conceived a daughter with an Amazon and she cursed him with sterility?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 18:57:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It is a shame that you all cannot simply share with eachother, but it is one of the many causes of war.." She said softly. Then thought back to his statement on the kings story. "Your laid with an Amazon"' She said wondering if the stories she heard might of been true. It had been put into many variations and tales. "I remember hear of such a tale, but your version of it is much lighter.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>21-02-2009, 06:41:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"Just what does your version entail?" Timon asked. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>21-02-2009, 07:17:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked away " It is something I am not at liberty to say". It would of been nice if she could of told him, but she didn't want to ofend him or his king. "I heard you have some of the finest trading ports on the coast..may I see them?" She asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>21-02-2009, 15:59:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"Certainly." Timon said, after saying his goodbye to Archimedes. He lead Aeris down towards the port. Fishing boats, trading ships, and all sorts of vessels plied the harbor. The smells of fish, shrimp, and various cargoes filled the air as they walked through the large market near the docks...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>22-02-2009, 00:20:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She walked past a both that had a wide variety of meat and fruits. Grabbing one she examined before she was forcefully grabbed on the arm. "Hey you got to pay for that!" A rather large man. She looked at his hand then his face. "Release me arm!" She said reaching for her sword. <br><br>"Not until you pay!" He grumbled as he began to squeeze her arm.<br><br>Aeris drew her blade and sliced the man along the arm. He then released her arm and howled in pain. "Be thankful I did not cut your arm off.."She said returning the fruit to his tray.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>22-02-2009, 12:00:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Timon said, "Whoa! Wait! Sorry about that, she's from a different land..."<br><br>&nbsp;He lightly and not really gently maneuvered her out of the way, "I guess I should have mentioned that here you have to pay for foods before you can touch them." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>23-02-2009, 00:23:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well he should of stated it" She said glaring back at them an who shot her a dirty look. If they were back on her lands she would have did more than give him a little cut.&nbsp; She would of taken his whole arm off. She placed her sword back in the scabbard. "How dare he put his hands on me.."She said before continuing on without Timon. "So for one to live they must pay for food? Where do they get the money from?"She asked,
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>23-02-2009, 06:41:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"From jobs or occupations. They are paid wages for their work by others wealthier than them. The wealthy make their money through trade." Timon explained. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>23-02-2009, 18:55:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And what about your poor?" She asked. Noticing in most places of the world in civil societies there was a great amount more of poor people than rich. The rich&nbsp; being merchants and of course those of noble blood. "You city is&nbsp; so full of culture&nbsp; it's almost impossible to keep up."She said smiling to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>24-02-2009, 16:45:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"It truly is one of the sad parts of society. Many poor are reduced to begging, stealing and even prostitution to earn enough to eat." Timon said, "And yes, we are a trading city, so there are so many different cultures that come through here." <br><br>&nbsp;He smiled at her after he said that.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>24-02-2009, 21:45:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Will you show me your home?" She asked her large sapphire eyes large and demanding a yes. She wanted to see how he lived before making any further study and perhaps she would get to meet the king during her visit as well as see the games and participate in other active cultures of this society.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>26-02-2009, 19:43:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;Timon took Aeris towards the home he shared with his family. It was a comfortable estate, halfway between the port and the palace, a decently sized home where his mother and father lived and a few servants as well as his two brothers lived. Two large dogs played in the courtyard.<br><br>&nbsp;"This is where I live." Timon said as the two large dogs stopped their play fighting and eyed the new stranger curiously...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>28-02-2009, 00:17:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled as she was introduced to her hosts dwellings. "Your home is lovely.."She told him. Looking at the two dogs she kneeled down and beckoned them to come to her. "What adorable pets...what are they're names?" She asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>04-03-2009, 06:51:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;The two large, Mastiff type dogs approached the stranger warily before both of them licked her hands.<br><br>&nbsp;"They are Janus and Hesphaeteus." Timon said, "My father got them from a diplomatic mission to some far off land. Gifts from a Carthaginian ambassador." <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>04-03-2009, 18:43:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				( This rp gave me a new idea. Have you seen the new Wonder Woman movie?)<br><br>"I bet they make the most loyal of companions" She said smiling at him. They really didn't keep any pets on their island home so it was joy to see new breeds of animals.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>05-03-2009, 19:33:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"Do your people keep animals?" Timon asked as he pet both the large dogs, that licked his hands. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>08-03-2009, 18:24:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head. "Just birds and fish...and some serpents.."She told him as she petted the animals. "But none as adorable as these."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>08-03-2009, 19:12:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;The dog licked her hand and Timon said, "Serpents? You can domesticate those?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>08-03-2009, 19:19:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled and rose to her feet. "Yes, well some of them... the larger ones a little bit harder.." She said referring to the sea serpents. "It's been written that women have this ability to woo any beast."She told him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>09-03-2009, 11:09:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"This sounds similar. My mother has a sway over these dogs I can't imagine. They obey us just fine but they are almost as meek as lambs when it comes to my mother." Timon replied.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>09-03-2009, 23:34:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She flashed him a very humble smile. "Your people are very interesting it's no wonder my mother thought of your lands&nbsp; first to explore.." She said. It seems after so many wars peace was able to be found.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>10-03-2009, 07:50:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"I might say the same of yours." Timon said, "A society of warrior women who have control over animals we typically avoid, such as serpents." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>13-03-2009, 16:30:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wouldn't say we have control over it...I think just a woman's touch" She said shrugging. Running her fingers through her hair. She began to feel sleep ebbing at her as a yawn escaped her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>14-03-2009, 12:07:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"So interesting still that you can even master creatures we avoid." Timon said, "What of men? Don't some live on the outskirts of your territory?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>14-03-2009, 19:04:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head. "Not that I've seen" She told him as she began walking looking the various homes of the inhabitants and how they lived out their day to day lives. "What is done for fun around here?" She asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>21-03-2009, 17:36:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"Well, we have our olympic games, sports, festivals and in fact tonight there's gonna be a banquet in honor of our latest visitors." Timon replied. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LadyDiscord</strong> on <strong>03-04-2009, 19:04:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes seem to brighten up at the word "banquet'. She grabbed his hand and swung him happily around . "A feast, I love feasts...politics, music and food is what I love hear about!" She said laughing happily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Amazons of Syracuse (RoleplayingMale and LadyDiscord)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RoleplayingMale</strong> on <strong>09-04-2009, 11:47:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"That'll be tonight then, in a couple hours. Let's see if Pumbaa is fairing well with your sisters in some of the contests he was proposing." Tomon said, rolling his eyes. 
			</dd>
		</dl>
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