Sweetest of Songs (SaleenShadows X LordLuck)
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				Title: <strong>Sweetest of Songs (SaleenShadows X LordLuck)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Saleen Shadows</strong> on <strong>01-10-2016, 00:23:27</strong>
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				(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e7/8d/e7/e78de7b464865d22f72164aad256634e.jpg)The Kingdom of Telfarn was a large and glorious kingdom that sat nestled in the middle of a large plains valley. The towering Stone walls that normally stood white and sparkling now lay crumbling in some areas, the hints of burn marks and scorched from their most recent attack they had to endure were evident. However it wasn't enough to lighten the mood of the citizens within these walls or to affect the grandeur of the castle. In fact it seemed as if the castle was even more lively today as it had ever been. <br><br>Why? Well every citizen, from the dirtiest of peasants to the great lords and knights would tell you because they had just vanquished the dragon that had plagued their castle. Didn't you see the burn marks outside? Upon entering the doors music suddenly fills the air. Jesters, dancers, and magicians were on every corner showing of their skills. Children ran about happily carrying dolls and cakes, and sparkling sticks no doubt purchased from one of the many vendors trying to call the attention of the many pilgrims that came in to help celebrate. Bakers battled it out as the smell from their goods would make even the mouths with the fullest stomachs water. <br><br>Yet all of this excitement wasn't quite reflected deep within the confines of the castle. Though the foyer and throne room was filled with excitement and music, as maids and cooks alike ducked and dodged as they still attempted to finish their tasks and prepare for the return of the knights. They had sent word of vanquishing the great beast and the celebration had to be perfect. <br><br>But the Princess, who sat in her room looking out the window, didn't share their enthusiasm. No instead she wore a smirk, her forest green eyes flashed gold as she looked down on her subjects. "So I am to be wed to this knight that killed the dragon?" she asked in a voice that wasn't technically her own. True it was the voice of the princess, but this figure that wore her golden hair and thin frame, with porcelain skin, indeed was far from the princess Aelea. (http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/scrubs/images/4/43/7x11_Elliot_as_Princess_III.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20091127231801) In fact, she was instead the succubus, Valkyrie&nbsp; under the guise of the beloved Princess Aelea. She had studied her for years learning everything about her. Gods, the child was quite the bore. But she was pulling her off quite well. <br><br>"What if I don't like him? Do I still have to marry him?" her voice was high and crossed the room with ease without ever needing to be raised. "I'm afraid so child." her nursemaid responded seemingly used to her asking these questions. "Please child come away from that window and come get dressed." Aelea turned to look at her nursemaid. Her nursemaid held up a decent gown, though it could have been done much better in Valkyrie's eyes, it would have to do for Aelea. <br><br>Valkyrie stood and walked to the changing station, where her bodice was tightened, and the emerald and gold gown (http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XRQAAOSwSHZWf4QB/s-l1600.jpg) were placed upon her form. She did her best not to glare when she felt the dress was too tight, but held her facade. Once she was all cinched up and the silver circlet placed upon her head, she turned to find her father, King Fortieus Godwell. While he was no push over in battle, he would do anything to keep his subjects safe and happy. Thus festivities like this were always paid for personally out of his own treasury. So that the subjects knew that the taxes they paid was still theirs. He would sit and listen to their concerns, and not everyone&nbsp; had to stay at the statute they were at. Everyone was given the opportunity to find their talents and move up in their titles.<br><br>He beamed at his daughter as her nursemaid stepped away. "Oh Aelea you look absolutely gorgeous!" he exclaimed. "Thank you Papa." Aelea responded. The King looked at her confused. "You haven't called me that in years, is something wrong?" he asked govern shining in his large brown eyes. "No Papa, I just thought with the betrothal you would like small reminders that I am always your little girl." she smiled placing a kiss upon his cheek. "Have the knights arrived yet? I would like to meet my future husband." The King beamed. "Yes my daughter they just arrived at the front gates, would you care to join me in the throne room?" he bowed to her.&nbsp; "Of course,&nbsp; father." she smiled placing her hand on his arm as she should, following him down the stairs to where she would meet her victim. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sweetest of Songs (SaleenShadows X LordLuck)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordLuck</strong> on <strong>01-10-2016, 15:15:59</strong>
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				There was laughter.<br><br>Yet Marhaus wasn't trully without preocupations in that finest of days. While he had been greeted as a paladin and a champion by most of his peers, he also knew that the victory over the Beast had hardly been his alone. No, the knight knew that he was just one of the blades of the few that dared to hack at the creature's cuirass of scales thicker yet lighter than the mightiest steel plate. Why he of all the brave men that had dared to stand their ground? <br><br>True, he had been one of the few to come to Court in order to swoon over the golden-haired heiress. Not that Marhaus had himself a cunning plan to rule the Kingdom, no. Telfarn wasn't a very extensive land, yet it was a rich one in almost every regard. Crops grew easily on the green hills. The forests were always filled with game. The mountains had precious ores, from coal to gold. The wine was licquorous and sweet. The folks were hardy, hard-working despite the ease that the valleys offered their living; and the women - Ah, the women!; as any knight or guardsman would say. Even the lowly sellswords and the lofty monks would agree that Telfarn bred beautiful ladies; from the noble highborn to the low peasants. Truth be told. Marhaus himself had been once known to prefer the ample rump of a lady that mounting his horse to battle - but then again, which knight would rather avoid being crowded by the prettiest maidservants in order to exchange blows of swords rather than blows of hips?<br><br>Yet there he was, lost in his own thoughts; surprising himself to be so philosophical.<br><br>"Sire, sire!" Came calling a loud youth whose nose had been broken so many times it had a crag on his face. "Sire, the King has allowed the beer kegs be broken!" The squire told him with a wide smile. Ah, Gordian was quite a worthy squire and would eventually make for a very menacing knight with his unfortunate nose. Marhaus chuckled. "Well, I am surprised that you didn't chug yourself before coming to warn me!" He said. Marhaus was a tall man, athletic, kept in his best shape given the most dangerous of duties that laid on his arms. A knight of the realm under King Godwell's oath of fealty; Marhaus cared little for his past before riding into Telfarn. Had it been years? Had it been months? He couldn't tell, nor did he care.<br><br>What he did care was swiftly following Gordian down towards the ample courtyard, finding the crowd and sliding into it in order to elbow their ways towards the large, cart-sized kegs of rich ale that had been brought all the way from the Goat's Den; a village that stood a couple days away - so near to the Dragon's lair, yet blissfully ignored by the creature's angered rampage. It was still unknown why the Dragon had come; bringing its destruction and hellfire with him. Something had bothered him, but as of yet the courtly wizards had not dared putting their words to it. <br><br>The previous high wizard had been consumed by it's flames when boldy fighting the beast spell to claw. It had not been enough, but he was honoured highly by the monarch. What Marhaus did did notice was that some of his peers had already been drinking themselves into a stupor, eating ravenously despite the soon-to-be summons calling them into the King's presence. When Gordian had managed to bring them tankards, he drunk his own swiftly. "Here, keep this. Try not to get caught." He winked meaningfully at how the young squire had been staring at some of the peasant women serving around the feast that had already started despite the lack of the King's announcement. He smiled simply, enjoying the beverage's taste before walking towards the Throne Room. The other serious suitors would likely already be there.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sweetest of Songs (SaleenShadows X LordLuck)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Saleen Shadows</strong> on <strong>11-10-2016, 18:02:12</strong>
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				As she approached the throne room,&nbsp; Valkyrie looked out upon the festivities they were starting to die down now that her and the King were there. She sat in the throne nest to him opposite of the Queens throne. She was off tending to the wizards who were also not present. Good. <br><br>Trumpet fanfare lured her from her thoughts about how she doubted she would be able to pull off her guise, thuthey were present. She looked out to where her suitors were seated and standing, she even noticed the knight as he entered the room. He looked familiar to her, but she shrugged it off. She had probably just seen him before. <br><br>"Greetings everyone!" the King stood and bellowed. "What a great day it is today. We have been saved by our fellow knights from the dragon. However, only one gets the opportunity to win over my daughter." he gestured his hand to her and she smiled. "Of course it probably doesn't help he's the only one single!" he laughed and so did the court. A small raise of her hand to her lips meant she laughed to. "But enough of me talking. I have no doubt the other knights are already gorging themselves on food and ale. Bring them in before they are too drunk to stand!" again everyone laughed. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Sweetest of Songs (SaleenShadows X LordLuck)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LordLuck</strong> on <strong>17-10-2016, 15:52:44</strong>
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				What could have been entertaining the Queen with the court Wizards? It was a mystery all it's own.<br><br>But what was important then was how the King stood up to greet his society - the noblemen, the few priests, the many battered soldiers and knights that had managed to save his kingdom from the Dragon's fury that had meant to ruin the castle and gods know what other calamity upon his people. Even as Marhaus walked in the Hall, the King already was standing and speaking aloud in his usually bombastic and playful tones. As the feast was announced, Marhaus clapped his own hands as others did so in mood with the King's courtesy and generosity. One should always flatter their betters, after all, and it didn't hurt to do it himself.<br><br>The tables for the noblefolk were set down swiftly, and soon there was plenty to eat and drink going around. While Marhaus would leave his squire outside - it would not really do to have Gordian sitting at the table yet - he'd walk around, greeting the people inside the hall and diminishing humbly his own part on the dragon's fall. And as he walked, he'd take long looks towards the princess. The girl had grown into a fair woman, yes, but there was something strangely... odd about her this time. What could it be?<br><br>As soon as he gave it thought he was easily distracted by a buxom servant bringing up to him another tankard of meat.
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