Dinner at Bel-Hubal's
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				Title: <strong>Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>17-02-2019, 20:24:34</strong>
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				<div align="center">(https://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/1283590/417081331/stock-vector-beautiful-hand-drawn-vector-illustration-country-house-sketch-style-house-sketch-house-for-your-417081331.jpg)<br><em>Bel-Hubal's Residence</em></div><br>Albeit otherwise humble village, Delnir Bel-Hubal when he decided to settle here did not settle nothing less than comfy country mansion styled building. All fitting for headsman of Yelmed. He had spend years building it and is proud on this achievement as his delicate maintenance of it. Outside the main house appears a newer structures in form of goat fence and large area where they can graze peacefully and there was rock tiled road towards the front porch and door.<br><br>Delnir had heard from Soveliss he had taken apprentice....one named Vanessë Istya (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=300270.msg14700602#msg14700602). Almost no one in Yelmed, besides himself and his wife Grenetta, know that he had talked seriously with Istya family to marry Erin to Vanessë when they were children. Nothing official, more musing back then as kids were young. However Istya's did consider it but then declined as they quickly moved to elven courts and return there and so dreams of any marriage was dismissed as even notion.<br><br>However now it seems Vanessë had made return to Yelmed reason or other, Delnir once again saw opportunity to try marry off his restless son Erin to beautiful elf maiden and get him settle down into Yelmed. Pick a craft or a career and then eventually take reins as headsman of Yelmed. he did not care that much for courtly status quo for marrying his son to Vanessë who has much more noble lineage (which is a plus), what he concerned most was that his son settles down now than later, considering dangers of the road.<br><br>But he knew he cannot force neither of them marry so he tried best create ideal circumstances for first meeting and just be silent of his intentions. So when he received word from Erin through letter he would be arriving in specific day Delnir just happened visit Soveliss when he was educating Vanessë, in happenstance he happened to talk 'accidentally' about some elven court related issue and asking could Vanessë come help double check they are correct by court's standards (some old documents).<br><br>Then out of gratitude for her work being linguistic he invited her to dinner (https://www.afamilyfeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Instant-Pot-Country-Chicken.jpg) with himself and his wife Grenetta. As they started he did small talk with her while Grenetta filled table with plates and food, bringing in fresh lemon juice, water and goat milk as drink options. In a perfect timing Erin walked up the road to the house, without knocking the door he enters and loudly speaks from lobby as he proceeds undress travel clothes as he moves to kitchen; "I am home mom and dad! Was quite a trip I tell you, we found a rare scale at...oh? We have guests?" Erin was removing his travel clothes, splendid in work by themselves but the clothes underneath weren't shabby either. Delnir had seen first his son's keen fashion sense more a waste of gold, but now with his intentions he was glad his son always dressed well on occassion.<br><br>Delnir nodded and replied calmly; "Yes, she is Vanessë, she helped me today double check some texts from court documents and decided invite her to dinner. Vanessë, meet my son Erin. He is traveling merchant by trade."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>18-02-2019, 05:50:34</strong>
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				"I'll have some lemon juice, please," the elven maiden replied gratefully to the offer of drinks.<br><br><div class="floatleft"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Vanessë's attire</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://orig00.deviantart.net/8031/f/2008/365/6/d/my_original_blue_elf_dress_by_elegantlyeccentric.jpg)</div></div></div>Vanessë smoothed out her dress where she sat.&nbsp; It was a simple light elven dress; it's elegance came more from the poise of the one who wore it rather than its design itself.&nbsp; Wishing to travel light, she had left behind all of her much fancier clothes when she left the Court of Arashalu and returned to Yelmed.&nbsp; Still, it would not have been proper as an invited guest to have given no further thought to her appearance than any other occasion.&nbsp; She had braided her waist-length hair.&nbsp; Instead of putting the extra effort of weaving a band of flowers as is common among the ladies of Arashalu, she conceded to a single flower by her left ear to provide some color.<br><br>She admired the decorative woodwork of the country manor and listened politely as Delnir went on in detail about its workmanship.&nbsp; As a little girl, she only had vague memories of the Bel-Hubal family.&nbsp; Delnir was one of the elves other than Soveliss whom her father had spent time around, and now that she thought about it, she did recall being aware that he was the village head before their reintroduction.&nbsp; While she had little interest in connecting with a who's who of the village, she could not refuse an invitation from a colleague of both her father and her mentor.<br><br>Just as she thanked Grenetta for the lemon juice, she was startled ad the door slamming open with a loud voice announcing his return.&nbsp; She found herself blinking at the young man undressing in front of her, although thankfully, he had only removed his outer garments before noticing her.&nbsp; Noticing his fashionable choices, she found herself glad that she had at least put effort into her hair, although perhaps she should have put in a bit of extra time to weave a flower band or wreath, after all.<br><br>She stood and lowered her head in greeting as Delnir introduced her to his son, "A star shines on the fortune of our meeting," she said to Erin in the traditional formal elven greeting.&nbsp; "I hope the winds have favored your journeys."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>18-02-2019, 11:05:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>Erin had frozen on seeing the guest, she was simply beautiful, much more refined than most girls he comes across and it came also with the traditional elven greeting. However he did not delay in returning the greeting, that much lesson in etiquette his father had taught him as a child even if expression was rarely used in village; "..and may the moon shine on our paths when we do part ways." Erin looked to his father into eyes with sharp glance, the sort glance which communed 'we talk about this later time'. Erin had hoped make clear to his father about him setting down and ask him cease marrying him off to village girls. This is actual first time meet one during dinner and more so Vanessë was poised, graceful and beautiful.<br><br>Erin takes off his traveling coat, lined with rich fox fur and gold buckles and straps. Underneath laid his finely made chain mail and weapon belt with two short swords which he hanged up close to his coat. Followed by bow and quiver. <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Underneath</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://img.iplehouse.com/co_img006/iplehouse/2014/eid_m_demonhunter_03.jpg)</div></div> that laid his fine clothes, simple materials but fine cuts and hint of jewelry on his pointed ears and fingers. His ears were elven in shape but much shorter, so his half-elven heritage shows in way his body is build. As even through clothes his body had much refined muscle and mass tone than most elven men have.<br><br>Erin took seat in table and his mother Grenetta hurried get him a bowl and instruments as he looked on Vanessë and said to her; "I do not remember seeing you in village before, I am sure I would had remembered seeing a fine elven lady moving about. What business has brought you to Yelmed?" As Grenetta brought bowl Erin started help with himself with chicken and potatoes and fill his own mug with lemon juice while waiting Vanessë's reply. Delnir other hand quietly smiled by himself as he quietly ate from his bowl while Grenetta was smiling more widely and said; "We do not get many elves from the court to even pay visit to Yelmed. Even if I am simple country wife I do like some fresh wind of refined culture time to time blow through Yelmed."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>19-02-2019, 08:44:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mBViEXufNE3sOcr1sfm2PL7B4vFb6ocvHP9Cg=s240-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)</div><br>"I do not remember seeing you in village before, I am sure I would had remembered seeing a fine elven lady moving about. What business has brought you to Yelmed?"<br><br>Vanessë sat back down as Erin took his seat.&nbsp; She was sitting with perhaps a slightly more erect posture than she had previously, "Perhaps you may have seen me playing in the meadows ten years ago."&nbsp; She didn't remember Erin from back then, but didn't mention that.&nbsp; She had never really played with the village boys.&nbsp; Well, besides Soveliss's children, since their families visited each other quite frequently.&nbsp; But the village girls' idea of fun seemed to be largely about dancing in the fields, braiding each other's hair, and reading books, all activities that lacked appeal among most of the boys.<br><br>She smiled at the memories, then continued, "My family had moved back to Arashalu.&nbsp; I've only just returned to Yelmed two days after the last full moon, to be apprenticed to Master Soveliss Galanodel."&nbsp; She watched has he began digging into the food that had been laid out on the table.&nbsp; She wasn't a big eater herself, and delicately began cutting the vegetables on her plate into smaller pieces, as Delnir said, "We do not get many elves from the court to even pay visit to Yelmed. Even if I am simple country wife I do like some fresh wind of refined culture time to time blow through Yelmed." <br><br>"You speak of us too highly," she responded teasingly.&nbsp; Well, it was true that the refinement of the Elvish courts were unsurpassed by most standards.&nbsp; Many aspects of human culture had been taught by the elves and eagerly imitate them.&nbsp; But she saw that refinement could also mean other things:&nbsp; insularity, a sense of superiority.&nbsp; These she didn't care much for, even if she had probably subconsciously adopted many of their thinking patterns.&nbsp; "As it may be," she added, "the village life holds its own charms that are hard to come by in the noble courts."<br><br>She looked curiously back to Erin, "So you are a traveling merchant?&nbsp; Where have your travels taken you?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>19-02-2019, 09:13:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>"As it may be," she added, "the village life holds its own charms that are hard to come by in the noble courts."<br><br>Grenetta nodded eagerly on Vanessë's words and replied; "Yeah, I agree. Even if I have once and while got silly dreams in visiting fine courts and wearing a dress....but same time I know I would not be comfortable in there and worry how my herd is doing. Along with dozen other animals I take care off in Yelmed. Once you become a veterinary, your committed to life for your work until you go to grave. But I do not mind, as I love the animals and I wish able take care of them long as I can."<br><br>As Vanessë made her question towards Erin he finished chewing down a potato and replied with empty mouth; "My usual trade routes go around Shajpi River, up and down to where it starts and ends. I have visited to the Valley of Blossoms and past that to Takonj Mountains and traded with Lempak tribes. I have also gone over the hills to Calamb Mountains and traded with outpost near border where Royal Courts region starts in." Derin adds from end of the table; "Erin's runs last usually several weeks, even a month. He barely stays home enough even leave dirt of the road and ruffle up his bed before he leaves again."<br><br>Erin sighs and replies to his father; "Yes, I know I have been awful son in regards staying home but I would not trade my journeys for nothing. As even if it's same route you get to see new things everytime and I do valuable work in keeping trade flowing between settlements and make Yelmed prosperous my own way. Sometimes in the trips you get excitement in form of wild animal encounters and stormy weathers. Even few bandit attacks by goblins and other races, so far I can say my caravan has not been pillaged even once and great thanks comes to skills of Yelmed militia and my skills what I learned when I trained in militia in youth." <br><br>Erin then looks to Vanessë and replies; "So your family lived in Yelmed years ago and you sort returned to your roots? Sadly I may had missed chance see you dance then back then, was perhaps either day dreaming somewhere or playing hero and bandits with other boys. So your staying how long? At least while to study with Master Soveliss Galanodel? Congrulations, I tried years beg him to teach him but he refused. Told I had no talent to arcane whatsoever. It sort crushed my spirits as I had much admiration to my grandfather, Snow Ranger."<br><br>Derin rolls his eyes and says; "I still say my father is not that special, he is just very old ranger who is still capable guarding roads in the mountains. He was almost never home, always moving. But for his credit mountains are very dangerous and you do not get live that old age without being very skilled and know thing or two."<br><br>Erin looks his father, sighs and then continues; "Well, as I was saying it was quite blow to young boy's confidence for a adventurer and hero like Master Soveliss dismiss me, but militia captain picked me up and mentored me and told even if I lack talent to arcane, a good skill with blades and bow can be equally if not more effective at times in career of adventuring." Erin then looks Vanessë and asks from her; "So what kind of mentor Master Soveliss is?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>20-02-2019, 10:27:16</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mBViEXufNE3sOcr1sfm2PL7B4vFb6ocvHP9Cg=s240-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)</div><br>She smiled to Grenetta, "I'm sure the animals appreciate the care you give them."&nbsp; She listened to Erin's travel itinerary attentively, "What's the most interesting thing you've seen in your travels?" she inquired.<br><br>Vanessë tilted her head as she thought about how to answer diplomatically, "Let's say that I enjoy seeing different ... perspectives ... on things, and I think one must admit that Master Soveliss certainly has his perspective on things."&nbsp; She let out a light melodic giggle, "If seeking apprenticeship under him requires patience, I'd say that being his apprentice may take even more patience.&nbsp; He's not the type to teach a technique in the simplest most direct way.&nbsp; Rather, he's constantly back and forth between the big picture and little details, weaving together things that many others may treat as separate subjects.&nbsp; I find it quite a refreshing, if exacting approach to magic, although I could see how many, even those otherwise gifted with magic, could find themselves lost under his tutelage."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>20-02-2019, 14:01:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>Erin listens on Vanessë's tale about patience and her education with Master Soveliss, as Vanessë finishes Erin softly laughs and replies; "Well, I definately would not had been good student, as I would had gone crazy overtime with such approach. Training I got with militia was rather straightforward, a forced repetition of same task over and over again, until you no longer even thinked doing the task as your body just naturally repeated it. Then you learn next step which is repeated, same process again. Same is with tactical lessons, the few which were given. Focus on basics and plan smartly but be ready improvise on fly very fast. Once basic training was done, then I started more finesse my own training through encounters in my journey and few times when I am home I practice alone. Both repeat basics and trying learn new ones by myself."<br><br>Once Erin heard Vanessë question, he pondered a bit as his gaze drifted somewhere beyond house roof as he looked up thoughtfully, finger brushing on his cheek and chin thoughtfully.....<br><br><em>"I cannot tell that one, as it's sort a trade secret of mine....what else would fit..."</em><br><br>Then Erin stopped pondering and looked on Vanessë as he replied; "I think most interesting thing has been either seeing the Valley of Blossoms or my encounter and learning about the Lempak elven tribes. I and most are familiar with the courtly high elves and the elves who live in small towns and villages like this. But it's entirely different with Lempak tribe. They wander without settlement or solid home and live in temporal settlements and they move and follow herd animals. But the most interesting are what are called the clan stones, huge monoliths which are sacred for each clan or at least clan I trade with. The clan lorekeepers once every while go there carve in elven runes parts of their history, important events, into those stones and by their stories their ancestors guard those stones. Spirits, ghosts, who knows. But I did see one clan stone, if by afar. It was pretty huge and had writing all over it, albeit was too far for me to read at all. But the stones were part natural but also part delicately crafted and sculpted and then nature worn. What best I could descripe them would be huge black stone squares which are big like small fortress and runes in there are carved but in moonlight they shine faint light.<br><br>Only reason I even saw it was because tribe I traded with had moved close to the stone as their lorekeeper was quite old and they wanted guard her while she worked. Also the stone was huge so could make this much details about it even if it was over kilometer away from the camp. In night I saw the writing glow in there as lines around the stone, along with some faint symbols and images, carving drawings. But overall I myself I am curious why they keep their historical lore stored there as they got oral traditions, while they keep everyone away and preventing anyone from learning about them. My own suspicion may be that it's not just history written there, some ancient secrets and knowlegde which they refuse teach to even their own kind and only shown to lorekeepers. Secrets which may be exploited or cause harm in wrong hands."<br><br>Erin then finishes his tale sipping from lemon juice, looking to Vanessë and smiling he asks; "Now, what's most interesting thing you had seen in Arashalu? Also what you miss from there, besides your family? Also what you do not miss or like from Arashalu?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>25-02-2019, 00:22:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mBViEXufNE3sOcr1sfm2PL7B4vFb6ocvHP9Cg=s240-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)</div>The young elf maiden listened to Erin's tale attentively.&nbsp; "I would very much like to see these stones myself," she said, then added wistfully, "although that will need to wait.&nbsp; Master Soveliss isn't about to let me go far."&nbsp; Indeed, the very foundations of the style of magic he had determined to instruct her in would require three years of rigorous training in lore, dance and song in addition to martial and magical training.&nbsp; And that was merely for the foundation; learning even the first choreographed routine of the Elvish Bladedancers was still a year away, if not two.&nbsp; The terms of taking her as an apprentice was a promise of diligent daily study and practice.<br><br>Vanessë would continue to content her imagination with books, and now she had a circle of friends with whom she could imagine together, both those she was reconnecting with, as well as new friends.&nbsp; She had marveled at how Mella had grown; she had begun teaching that girl her letters when she had first left Yelmed, and now the 15 year old was not only an avid reader, but creatively spinning her own stories.&nbsp; She had known Allia and Onette from before; Allia was closest to her in age, even if their family backgrounds were about as different as you could get in a village of this size.&nbsp; She was impressed to discover the clever halfling working at the magic shop, had within a year, taught herself a cantrip to create small dancing lights; a feat that she herself could not accomplish, despite her own mastery in creating minor illusions.&nbsp; The goblin, Nephie, was a new face to her, however, and a bit of a surprise, but she quickly overcame any prejudice when she found the mischievous girl to be a fast and loyal friend.<br><br>She smiled when asked about Arashalu, "I suppose if there's anything that I miss there next to my family, it would be the cuisine.&nbsp; If the conventional wisdom that you know who your people are by your taste in food, then I am most definitely a high elf."<br><br>She pondered for a moment about what she could say about the elven courts that might be interesting, "It is a beautiful place for sure.&nbsp; The white and gold buildings fit organically within our hallowed forests, with lively streams fed by pure springs, flowing into our clear, crystal lakes.&nbsp; I suppose our society is one of fascinating contrasts:&nbsp; a people priding itself in free spontaneous enjoyment of nature and her gifts, ruled by a rigid hierarchy of nobility who jealously guard our secrets and culture.&nbsp; And for all the praise we give to the virtue of creativity in all manner or arts and sciences, it can be ironic in how regimented our pedagogy is, or how how singular our outlook on the wider world tends to be."&nbsp; She tapped her lip thoughtfully, "With no disrespect to Master Soveliss, in a way, he very much represents the discipline in education expected among our people, even if the way he organizes and presents his curriculum is unusual."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>25-02-2019, 07:27:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>As Vanessë mentioned she missed the cuisine, Delnir Bel-Hubal smiles and replies; "I can relate to, although I have learned to love my wife's altruistic cooking. I am sure you get used to it as well." Grenetta looked sharply on her husband and looked ready to pounce on him but was saved as Erin timely fashion spoke; "I too would feel forlorn if I would have to live without my mother's cooking as well, as nothing compares to food what you grew up with." Grenetta looked less offended now, but it's uncertain did Erin rescue his father from that slip faux pas or did it just happen naturally. Or as some could speculate (considering Delnir's motives), do it purpose to display his son's quick thinking on social situations which are important aspects if Erin anyway gets involved with courtly settings of Arashalu.<br><br>Erin listens in detail description of Arashalu and once Vanessë finishes he replies; "Well, it sounds like society in there tries stick to roots of elven traditions but same time upkeep appearances of being noble and greater than life sort status quo? Or want keep it split from rest of the world as they fear of outside influences and changes, which is bit ironic as if you embrace elven values, at least related to nature, you should <em>embrace</em> the changes. As every year seasons change and nature slowly but surely changes all around us constantly. Trees growing, flowers spreading and animals change herding grounds every year. To seek create a bubble which never changes in centuries sounds, more comforting to someone who is afraid to changes. Suffocating to those who want, well, new experiences."<br><br>While in eating and drinking Erin shrugs and adds; "But suppose that's why they let their younger children to wander and travel, until children grow bored with outside world and seek comfort of home. How your parents took in you moving back to Yelmed and study under Master Soveliss? Also what you do, when your not busy with studies?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>25-02-2019, 08:14:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mBViEXufNE3sOcr1sfm2PL7B4vFb6ocvHP9Cg=s240-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)</div>A giggle escaped from Vanessë's lips as they were talking about the taste of home, "I suppose that when we had moved to Arashalu, I had initially complained that I missed the food in Yelmed.&nbsp; Elven cuisine was still the most to my taste, but I've always liked how multiple cultures have gathered here here, even in such a small place."<br><br>She replied to Erin's observation thoughtfully, "I do not think I can fault my people for wishing to preserve traditions.&nbsp; I may be presumptuous to say so out of my limited knowledge and experience, but it seems to me that such an impulse is not unique to the elves.&nbsp; Do not dwarven societies seek to carve everything into stone in their mountain halls, or halfling societies aim to enjoy a simple bucolic life, or even humans maintain their organizations and religions.&nbsp; Perhaps traditions are a fine thing to provide a sense of connection and belonging; and where would magical arts be if no tradition were preserved to be passed on?"&nbsp; She took another sip of her lemon juice, "But I do hear you on the apparent contrariness between elven ideals and elven practice.&nbsp; And that is part of the reason I sought to return to Yelmed."<br><br>Taking another bite from the garden vegetables, chewing then swallowing, she conceded, "But I suppose who isn't a jumble of contradictions?&nbsp; But yes, it is nice that I'm able to forge a path for myself."&nbsp; She smiled, "My parents were actually rather pleased that I was accepted by Master Soveliss.&nbsp; They were almost certain that he would reject me, based on his past record."<br><br>"When I'm not engaged in my studies?&nbsp; I read," she answered with a smile.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>25-02-2019, 15:20:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>As Vanessë speaks of traditions, Erin nods and replies; "I do not mind structure and stability, but when traditions start hinder on society in regarding interaction with others or narrow one's perception it makes them isolated and give appearance of not welcoming others or come visit. Thus I ponder reason why such image is allowed thrive than try erase, if it's intentional than unintentional effect."<br><br>As it came to Vanessë's activities outside her training, Erin raised eyebrow he replies; "You read a lot part of your studies and read even more after training is done? Or is reading lacking in the education itself? Anyways I myself I am not much a reader, even if I supply a lot of books to readers. My father had hit me enough times with book that I know piece of information here and there, but I myself prefer spend free time in outdoors. Marvel beauty of nature. Have picnics and such. Also by necessity part of free time goes to my training with bow and blades."<br><br>Delnir then out of blue suggests; "Perhaps you two could spar?"<br><br>Erin looks surprised on his father and quickly say; "C'mon father, it's hardly fair for me match against Vanessë when she has just started her training while mine was completed two years ago! Of course practice of martial arts is lifetime pursuit but there's difference in training here."<br><br>Delnir however is not giving up as he continues; "You just fear you get ass beaten by a young woman in a blade duel." Erin groans in response, no longer dignify his father's argument even with reply as he had made his case clear about it. Fuel his frustration in slicing potato in half and half again before poking fork into it in quick sharp move and dip it on sauce before putting it on his mouth, while taking sip on lemon juice.<br><br>Seeing son no longer talking Delnir then suggests; "How about duel after she graduates? Or if master Soveliss approves it?" &nbsp;Erin glances to Vanessë, as it's up to her does she want duel or not after all in his opinion even if odd reason his father eggs on it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>25-02-2019, 18:57:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mBViEXufNE3sOcr1sfm2PL7B4vFb6ocvHP9Cg=s240-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)</div>"Books are a world unto themselves," Vanessë found herself saying, "Certainly my training involves reading lore on magic and memorizing spells and songs.&nbsp; But there's so much beyond that.&nbsp; Every author puts a little of themselves into their works, whether they report on findings, or spin fantastic tales.&nbsp; Reading is like meeting a friend, traveling to far distances, and expanding the mind, heart and horizons all at once."&nbsp; The elven noble still spoke in her characteristic calm, even tone, but someone who knows her well, or is especially perceptive of people would know that she was getting excited, speaking of books.&nbsp; Seated slightly more forward and erect on her chair.&nbsp; A minor accentuation in the inflection of her speech.&nbsp; And perhaps just a very slight increase in the speed of her delivery.<br><br>She arched an eyebrow at the father's suggestion that they spar.&nbsp; She was about to decline politely.&nbsp; While she had the typical elven training in swords and bows, she was quite certain that the young man had spent far more effort in it than she had.&nbsp; But the way that Erin had immediately dismissed his father's suggestion had rubbed her the wrong way.&nbsp; She was entirely capable of speaking for herself. <br>And now that she thought of it, although he was clearly stronger and could hit harder, and would probably outlast her in most physical activity, she had been among the best of her peers when it came to weapon accuracy.&nbsp; She would certainly lose a melee fight with him, but sparring only required that she demonstrate that her blade could find its mark just as well as his.<br><br>"Maybe we should try sparring.&nbsp; Perhaps I'd have something to learn from you," she said simply, the slightest trace of a smile on her lips.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>25-02-2019, 20:55:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>As Vanessë spoke of her desire for duel, Erin raises his eyebrow, surprised about it. Erin asks bit of shock; "Right now?" Delnir laughs and says; "No, dinner first and then duel. Exercise a little to burn bit calories. I think we still have the practice weapons and training vests stored in attic, I go get them ready. What would be your weapon of choice Vanessë? Rapier, short sword or longsword? Spear? We could have match with bows and then blades, as both arts are traditional elven martial arts. The training gear may not be fancy what may be in courts but they do their job."<br><br>Once Vanessë tells desired weapon, Delnir finishes fairly quick his dinner and goes attic get vests and weapons. Erin then quietly eats and drinks normally, bit confused what's going on but he gladly takes challenge if Vanessë really wants test his skills. As he is fairly proud of his skills. Delnir gets old training bow for Vanessë while Erin uses his present bow what he uses in travels as they are closely similar. Erin takes two short blunt iron short sword as his close combat weapon of choice, clearly favoring dual bladed style.<br><br>In backyard of the house there is firing range for archery, pair of targets close in normal range (100'ft) and two others farther away (300'ft) and Delnir arranges ten arrows to their both quivers and says; "Scoring is based on how close you get to middle. First five to normal firing range and remaining shots to farthest targets. The one who score highest wins." Erin held his longbow ready and took rightmost post to fire from. Delnir made the counts; "Now aim.....permission to fire by your own pace starts now!"<br><br>Erin starts firing on five arrows in steady but fast pace towards first target, trying hit closely to middle as he can. He fires near perfect shots, one arrow dead center and another arrow piercing right through the earlier arrow! Only one arrow went to white edge of the target. In long shots though he fired pretty close only outermost white area on the board, only one arrow closer to middle.<br><br><em>OOC: Martial contest time! Now in archery first ranged number in projectile is normal shooting range (longbow's case 150'ft), so it's rolled normally. Where as past 150'ft (max 600'ft for longbow), are rolled with disadvantage. So first short range 5 rolls, second 10 rolls (pick worst between pairs). Overall score is measured in attack rolls themselves (there is no AC for target dummies), who rolls most scores total (combining short and long scores) is the overall victor of archery contest.</em><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Short range rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">18 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131286), 22 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131285), 25 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131284), 15 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131283), 25 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131282) = 105, 2 nat 20<br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Long range rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">18 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131296), <del>25</del> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131295), <del>24</del> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131294), 14 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131293), <del>13</del> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131292), 9 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131291), <del>19</del> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131290), 9 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131289), <del>24</del> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131288), 11 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131287) = 61<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>27-02-2019, 08:50:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mBViEXufNE3sOcr1sfm2PL7B4vFb6ocvHP9Cg=s240-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)</div>Vanessë had thought that she was shooting fairly respectably for someone who wasn't quite in practice.&nbsp; Master Soveliss had not been drilling her on her archery, instead focusing her physical training on dance steps and swordplay.&nbsp; &nbsp;She had scored one perfect bullseye, but perhaps the thrill of that had caused her to nearly miss the target entirely for her next shot.&nbsp; She focused on her last shot, but was momentarily distracted as Erin had just split his previous bullseye with a second bullseye in his last shot.&nbsp; She unleashed her own arrow:&nbsp; close, but not close enough.&nbsp; Comparing the targets, while she betrayed no expression on her face, she was mildly irritated that despite her shooting had been good, Erin's shooting was phenomenal.&nbsp; Well, he did have the advantage of using a familiar weapon while she was merely borrowing one.<br><br>The long-range contest fared even more poorly for the elf maiden.&nbsp; While it showed her talent, comparable with to many elven youths who were choosing to specialize in martial training, it was a disappointingly mediocre performance for herself; one arrow had missed the target entirely.&nbsp; "You are quite skillful at the bow," she conceded.<br><br>For melee combat, Vanessë favored the shortsword or rapier.&nbsp; Picking up a practice shortsword, she saw that Erin had picked up two.&nbsp; Why not; she could give it a try also, she thought as she also took up a second weapon in her offhand.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Short range rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">15, 19, 25, 7, 20 = 86, 1 nat 20 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131373)</div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Long range rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">14, <del>20</del>, 8, 6, 8, <del>21</del>, 16, <del>24</del>, <del>19</del>, <del>21</del> = 52 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131374)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>27-02-2019, 09:54:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>When the archery contest was over, scores were counted in and Erin felt pride on his skills as he replied; "As said, I have experience. You weren't far behind though." Then they prepared for the melee aspect of elven martial training, taking two short swords while Vanessë took also two blades. Delnir then guided them to smooth sand ring where Erin entered and once Vanessë did also Delnir told the rules; "Okay, the one who scores twenty points wins first. One point from limbs, two points from stomach and chest. Hits to head not allowed to do purpose but if hit does occur and no serious injury was inflicted, it counts as five points. Now prepare, take stances.......and go!"<br><br>Erin was ready in balanced combat stance while holding two shorter blades, similar blades in Vanessë hand gives them both same advantage, as signal is announced he rushes ahead. He hopes overcome her by sheer speed alone as he rushes towards Vanessë, intending to get quick scores on her before she can start scoring against him.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Initiative roll time, Erin rolled 19 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131375) and the training vest counts as leather armor, so you have AC 12 + dex mod (Erin AC is 15). Now score is based on how well you hit. Surpassing AC gives 1pt, surpassing it by +5 or more is 2pts. On nat 20 you get 5pts from accidental 'head hit'. No dmg is taken either side. I roll in advance my first five rounds of attacks, in each round Erin does one attack and uses bonus action to do additional attack against Vanessë (so 2 attacks per round).<br><br>18 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131385), 11 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131384) = 1pts<br>15 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131383), 12 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131382) = 1pts<br>14 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131381), 18 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131380) = 1pts<br>21 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131379), 22 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131378) = 4pts<br>9 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131377), 12 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131376) = 0pts<br><br>Total: 7/20 after 10 attacks in 5 rounds<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>27-02-2019, 11:00:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mBViEXufNE3sOcr1sfm2PL7B4vFb6ocvHP9Cg=s240-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)</div>The apprentice mage tested the weight of the shortswords.&nbsp; The balance of the weapons wasn't the best, but that could only be expected of training swords.&nbsp; She wasn't the most skilled at dual weapons either, but she figured if Erin was going to do that, she would be at a severe disadvantage if she didn't also try.&nbsp; Well, time to see if the Master Soveliss's rigorous training the past month has any returns.<br><br>Vanessë entered a ready stance, and hoped that she didn't trip over her dress.&nbsp; Suddenly Erin rushed her; she deftly parried the first strike, then with a dancing twirl, countered-attacked, one of her weapons striking his shoulder, as both of their offhand weapons simultaneously struck the other on the wrist, causing both to drop the sword in that hand.&nbsp; "ai," she winced from the blow.&nbsp; But the score was 2-1; she had gotten to a good start.<br><br>They both stooped down to reclaim their weapons, and circled, when Erin thrust his weapon forward.&nbsp; She attempted to dodge, but the weapon just barely clipped her on the thigh, his other weapon coming at her.&nbsp; She parried with ease, and with a ballet-like scale, thrust her weapon forward to mark him in the belly, her back leg raised high behind her, a pose that she held for an extra second before lowering it to prepare for the next exchange.&nbsp; 4-2.&nbsp; She had to make sure she didn't become overconfident.<br><br>As they circled again, seeking an opening, Erin suddenly opened up with a flurry of strikes.&nbsp; She traced her own weapons in wide arcing circles, barely deflecting one strike but the other got through, landing a solid strike to her thigh, but that strike had left the young man open, and both her weapons found their mark at the same time, one of his arm, the other striking his ribcage.&nbsp; With the score now at 7-3, Vanessë without pause, connected with a combo like a spinning bladed wheel, once again striking his arm and chest, but this left her wide open; both his blades striking her squarely in the chest, causing her to stagger back.&nbsp; 10-7.<br><br>Vanessë found she barely had time to react as Erin immediately used the opening to charge her.&nbsp; Without time to think, she pirouetted, the blade in her main hand angled downwards, deflecting his reckless attack, the momentum of the twirl positioning her behind him.&nbsp; She could almost take her time, and landed a final blow onto Erin's exposed back.&nbsp; At that, she quickly stepped back to gain distance, her swords upraised in a ready position, before she relaxed and lowered them.&nbsp; 12-7.&nbsp; Apparently she had learned something from Master Soveliss.&nbsp; "I believe that I may claim the victory for this one?" she said with the faint trace of a smile on her lips.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Attacks</div><div class="spoiler_body">18, 19 = 2pts<br>11, 21 = 2pts<br>16, 20 = 3pts<br>17, 21 = 3pts<br>13, 22 = 2pts<br><br>Total: 12 points after 10 attacks in 5 rounds (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131386)</div></div><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>27-02-2019, 12:34:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>Erin perhaps with overconfidence and using aggressive tactics because of it stumbled more than he should, exposing his guard and even if he kept consistently hitting Vanessë, she eventually read his tactic and dodged his latest attacks completely! Striking him soundly on the back. He sighs and inhales deeply, calming himself as he turned around and Delnir replies to Vanessë's question; "Your in lead, but you haven't won yet. First one score twenty points wins after all! Now short break, breathe, relax, take your stances.....and go!"<br><br>This time Erin moved more cautiously, making a strike first one blade and immediately follow it with second thrust while Vanessë counter attacked towards him, intending time his counter attacks happen exact same time as Vanessë does so when she is vulrenable instead trying strike with both blades at once at her.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Second round of attacks</div><div class="spoiler_body">18, 12 = 1pts<br>22, 18 = 3pts<br>6, 15 = 1pts<br>22, 23 = 4pts<br>24, 20 = 4pts<br><br>Total 13pts, total 20pts in two bouts (each 5 rounds long) (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131388)<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>27-02-2019, 13:45:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mBViEXufNE3sOcr1sfm2PL7B4vFb6ocvHP9Cg=s240-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)</div>Perhaps with a little overconfidence from her massively lead, Vanessë spins to deflect the brunt of Erin's attack with a kick, bringing her spinning weapons to bear, then gasps as one strikes his head (19-8).&nbsp; Concern showing through her usual calm, "I'm sorry!&nbsp; Are you okay?"&nbsp; Apparently he was, for he took that very moment when her guard was down to strike.&nbsp; One weapon hit true, while Vanessë just managed to turn her body enough that the other only struck her arm.&nbsp; "Is that what I get for showing concern?"<br><br>The score was 19-11, but the bout would end with the next move.&nbsp; With only one point remaining for the win, Vanessë went on the offensive, taking a sacrifice hit to the shoulder as she lands one blade on his arm, the other striking the training vest right over his heart. 22-12:&nbsp; "Checkmate," she smiled.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Attacks; 2nd half of the match</div><div class="spoiler_body">25, 19 = 6pts (critical hit!)<br>9, 9 = 0pts<br>19, 24 = 3pts<br>22, 22 = 4pts<br>18, 15 = 2pts<br>(Note I forgot to add +5 to hit, so I added it manually)<br><br>Total: 9 points after 3 attacks in 3 rounds; Total of 21 points.<br>If you want to continue, another 6 points thereafter. raising to 27. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131389)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>27-02-2019, 17:00:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>As Erin was hit on his face, a slap which left no scar, at best minor bruise, but he struck still Vanessë and on her follow up after hitting her he replied with smile; "Well, may it be lesson a foe's momentum does not die even if you make direct hit to their face. Orcs and orc-blooded foes can stand up and fight a moment longer even when they are supposed to be dead."<br><br>However his smile fades as he becomes busy in dodging Vanessë's attacks, barely parrying her two attacks and managing return attack her in stead. However in the final strike on arm and chest Delnir shouts; "Match over, Vanessë wins!" Erin sighs, but then laughs and says; "Well, I will not say nothing then in regards your being beginner and me being more experienced then." Delnir nods and replies; "Indeed, she may look young but elves often practice years more than most other races do and start earlier even. However it's now a draw though, as Erin won archery contest and Vanessë the melee. Hmmmm..." Delnir appeared displeased on the result, a total victory to one or other would had served his plans but now in stalemate he cannot perform either customs relating to elven courtship regarding the games.....then Delnir snaps his fingers and says; "Now I know how we can determine final victor of the contest! Besides skills with our bow and blade the elves are renown for their sharp minds as well. So we settle this with game of dragonchess. I have old board back in the house, so remove the training gear and come back inside."<br><br>Erin sighs, as he feels what his father is after but he comes along anyways. He removes the training vest and collects training weapons neatly and moves them back to attic while father sets out the dragonchess set (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonchess) on living room table. Placing game pieces, they were white marble with silver details and dark red wood with gold details. The set is centuries old, showing elven craftmanship in details on the pieces.<br><br>Erin takes seat on the living room couch and looking Vanessë he says to her; "Well, let's get this over then. You can choose which pieces you use and can start on first move." Erin would not otherwise mind playing a game but he knows this is father's ploy for something and that is tiresome for Erin to endure. He had played the game last time since as a child, he did play it everyday with his father until he started show more interest to martial pursuits and devote more time for those skills.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">A simple contest of minds, you can use either intelligence or wisdom stat (intelligence plan and execute moves and wisdom anticipate moves and countering them) and if have proficiency for the game, then you add proficiency bonus to the roll. There will be three rolls, to Sky, Land and Underground. One who wins 2 or more contested rolls wins the game. Winner of the game is then winner of the 'tournament' which Delnir ran. In case of ties (same dice roll results), one with overall higher score wins.<br><br>However Delnir and Erin behavior both should raise alarm spells so to speak so you can roll insight roll DC 20 to figure out what's going on (Delnir's side anyways) and then recognize he attempts a elven courtship ritual between her and Erin (either leading her kiss Erin or make Erin fetch a flower for her).<br><br>Erin's Roll: 20 (Air), 20 (Land), 7 (Underground). Total score 47 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131396)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>27-02-2019, 22:57:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mBViEXufNE3sOcr1sfm2PL7B4vFb6ocvHP9Cg=s240-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)</div>Wait, yet another contest?&nbsp; Vanessë arched an eyebrow.&nbsp; What was Delnir up to?&nbsp; Was this some sort of test?&nbsp; Her eyes narrowed as something dawned on her.&nbsp; Elven courting often involved contests; the girls giving a kiss to a male victor; the guys sent out to gather flowers for a female victress.&nbsp; Sometimes in courting rituals, couples would compete with one another, usually only if their skills were considered commensurate, and often as a means of gaining parental approval.&nbsp; The rewards for winning were often the same.&nbsp; Was this what was happening?<br><br>She watched Erin as the dragonchess board is set up and notices his sigh.&nbsp; Yes, he sees a plot from his father also.&nbsp; She thought fast.&nbsp; Having only just met the young man, she wasn't particularly looking forward to losing and having to grant a kiss.&nbsp; She also felt that winning and sending him off to pick flowers for her was a bit too much.<br><br>Granted the first move, she sought to capitalize on air superiority, which was the typical strategy that she favored.&nbsp; But Erin was not a bad player himself and was able to find ways to counter her from pulling ahead there.&nbsp; His land defense was fairly tight also, and by midgame they were even in pieces, with the positioning of the pieces only slightly favoring her.&nbsp; But as he could successful counter her positioning in land and sky, he did so in neglecting his underworld deployment, which she had slowly but subtly developed.&nbsp; And that was his undoing.&nbsp; Once he made a single mistake, she proceeded to dismantle his army from below, and from there, there was no turning back.&nbsp; She was in complete control of the game.<br><br>Except...<br><br>She studied the board intently as her keen mind sought to bring about the desired result.&nbsp; This was going to be much harder to accomplish than a checkmate, and in a game like dragonchess, it pretty much requires a long, patient, game of attrition to achieve.&nbsp; But there it was - now that Erin was lacking in his army, his pieces either taken or pinned down, She checked and double-checked again.&nbsp; Yes, this move would do it.&nbsp; She flew her dragon across the board over Erin's king, but not to put it in check, but to remove his last remaining piece that could still move.&nbsp; She looked up to see if he would acknowledge it:<br><br>Stalemate.&nbsp; No Winner.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Insight 1d20+2 = 16 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131398)<br>Dragon Chess:&nbsp; 20 (air), 21 (Land), 23 (Underworld) = 64 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=131399)<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>28-02-2019, 07:03:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>As the game continues on between Erin and Vanessë, even Erin realizes his own mistake in underworld section in the board and then Vanessë starting dominate the rest of the game. Erin expected a loss....but oddly Vanessë made strange move. Erin was sure that dragon was meant to his king for sure for a checkmate. But instead she locked herself, and him, into a stalemate where neither party can move their pieces anymore.<br><br>Around a minute of silence Erin studying the board he says; "It's stalemate." Now it was Delnir who sighed, he have watched the game as well intently while sipping on relaxing tea and says; "Well, for now this contest results are inconclusive then." Erin can sense whatever ploy his father had has failed, so he felt relieved and he smiled and reached hand towards Vanessë for handshake and says; "Good contests, was fun for me so I hope it was fun for you as well." It's already darkening evening outside, the contests overall had taken couple hours overall to complete.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>tangerine</strong> on <strong>02-03-2019, 20:27:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mBViEXufNE3sOcr1sfm2PL7B4vFb6ocvHP9Cg=s240-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)</div>Vanessë smiled politely as she stood from the game that anyone knowledgeable about dragon chess would have easily seen that she had deliberately avoided winning.&nbsp; She curtseyed to Erin, "Thank you for being my sparring partner today.&nbsp; It remains a good reminder that I must continue to work hard at my training."<br><br>She turned to his parents, "And thank you for your hospitality and the dinner.&nbsp; It was lovely."<br><br>"I fear I must be going, as it has become dark.&nbsp; Master Soveliss shall be waiting impatiently for me, and I fear that having gone this late into the evening, I shall receive a scolding for avoiding my evening lessons."&nbsp; She curtseyed once again saying her farewell in elvish, "Until the time of our our next meeting."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dinner at Bel-Hubal's</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>03-03-2019, 01:24:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/U05vvjh.png)</div>Delnir nods for Vanessë thanking for the food and planning departure for home, Grenetta curtsies and replies; "Glad to hear it, your welcome join anytime." Erin however replies after Vanessë voices her desire to depart and says; "Well, as good host I should accompany you home then. As good manners demand it." Delnir raises his eyebrow, smiling little he replies; "Indeed, escort her home my son and return back once done." Erin nods and once Vanessë is ready (as he nor Delnir will not take a no for answer), once their walking out the house on the road Erin replies; "Thanks, for not falling whatever trap my father had planned up back there. He was up to something but he has been, well, doing that since he decided try hook me with any girl or young woman he could find in Yelmed since I turned eighteen."
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