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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 27, 2015 11:24 PM |
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- Less eccentric than I thought. Sharp wit. Good- Drago said that mostly to himself.
- Thank you Elena, that'll be all.- He said as he started to walk towards his wagon. He had a bad feeling.
Dragomir heard footsteps walking. armored footsteps. And indeed, there was his own kin, with the young knight, Garet, with whom Dragomir clashed in the Duchess's palace. With him was about 70 people of House Sapell militia.
- Battle positions!- Dragomir commanded. immediatly, many of the Brotherhood took up crossbows and blades alike. Over the course of marching the company grew significantly, and it now was about 150 strong. To add they had former Ironbreakers, a half-giant and an expirienced orcish arms-master to name a few.
- Yield your sword to me, son of a thief!- Garet yelled out, as his men prepared to clash with the Brotherhood.
- The blade does not belong to you. It already chose it's master- Dragomir replied, remembering his first practice with the blade and what Halfman had told him about it.
- Lies!- He exclaimed and charged forard, only to be repelled by the freshly recruited dwarves, who made up the front line.
- No mercy.- Dragomir said as he stepped forward, and clashed with the Sapell men. The company followed soon after.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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Neraus
Promising
Legendary Hero
Pain relief cream seller
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posted August 28, 2015 12:15 AM |
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-So, how am I looking?- Francis said -You look majestic!- Said Guinevre.
While they were returning Guinevre had bought some paint, and decided to coat parts of Francis' armour in layers of red, orange and gold.
Francis then said: -It may be, but the little heart on my guard isn't that menacing...- to which Guinevre responded: -Maybe, but think about it as a way of knowing that you'll fight with my benevolence-
Francis then heard shouting from the other side of the camp: -Well, time to test it in battle then, I'll be... right back- He closed his armet, now adorned by a golden goat's head sorrounded by red and orange, took his Zweihander and ran to help his companions.
-Hey look! There is commonfolk trying to stir up our sleep, how cute!- He said after he reached the battle.
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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Geny
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
What if Elvin was female?
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posted August 28, 2015 08:14 AM |
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John was a bit late for the fray. When he first heard Drago's cry, he assessed the situation and thought there will be at least some talking before the battle begins, so he went to load his Piecemaker. However, seeing that the forces clashed already, he dropped the siege crossbow before he was done loading it, grabbed hold of his spiked club and ran into the battle.
He ran up behind the line of Ironbreakers swinging his club above their heads and into the chest of one of the attacker. The man flew several feet backwards crashing into his comrades and breaking their lines. Not wasting any time, John charged into the breach in enemy formation swinging his club in wide motions to hit as many as possible.
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 28, 2015 03:09 PM |
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Seein a half-giant swing his massive weapon, demoralised the Sapell militia. many were cut down by crossbow fire. Dragomir and th few other surrounded the remaining militia men aong with Garet.
- We... We... We yield!- The knight said as he dropped his sword. his militia men did the same and dropped their weapons.
Dragomir on the other hand was enraged. His remaining eye twitched.
- You attacked the Brotherhood of the Tattered Banner, The Last Free company currently in service to His Grace, king Domerth, The third of his name.- Domerth took out the writ- An anyone who will try to halt, rob, inprison or otherwise hinder their assignment to march to the Uncharted North and Bring back the sacred artifact, the Goblet of Manara, will face one and only punishment. Death- Drago finished. Garet turned white.
- The terms are not negiotiable.- Drago said.- Your Father's plots brought this to you. You're done for. Cousin.- Dragomir said. He then walked to Garet, and headbutted him in the face, knocking him out cold.
- Chain this worthless bag of meat- Drago commanded to a few mercenaries.- And kill the rest.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 29, 2015 11:28 PM |
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Garet was woken up with a help of a bucket filled with cold water straight from one of the city's wells.
And immediatly he was hit in the stomach by Dragomir. the captive was shackled to a pole.
- You're going to tell me everything cousin.- He said.- Everything.
- My father will get you!- was all he could muster, and was hit again.
- You're alive only because I don't want to kill you yet. We can do this the easy way, or take it up a notch or two.- He nodded at few iron spikes being heated up in a nearby campfire.- Don't make this hard on yourself. You're a deadman already.
- What do you want to know?- Garet asked him, pouting.
- Strenght of the House militia. How many are left?
- I... I... I took half of them with me.- Even though he was a North Shandran knight errant and made up the elite of the duchy, his will already diminished after seeing John in action. Spilling the beans was the only way to evade a slow and painful death.
- Good.- Drago said.- Servants, stableboys other men, able to take up arms?
- Few.- Garet had a tough time catching his breath- those that are able, are few. with them it would be around ninety in total.
- Did uncle increased any defenses of the manor?
- No. nothing's changed. The wall surrounding it could be smashed through by a freak like him- Garet nodded towards John, and was punched in the gut by Drago again.
- Never insult anyone of the company! John is worth a thousand likes of you.- Drago spat on the ground.- Did Uncle coveted with demon worshippers or necromancers?
Garet was terrified.
- PArkkun is a witness of this, NO! He wanted what was rightfully his! the Sword!- Garet was slapped again.
- The blade is rightfully mine. Uncle is the youngest of the three. The blade is passed on to the firstborn of the wielder, such has it been since the Age of Heroes.- Dragomir said.- And the blade shall be passed down to my son or daughter in the future. not to you, not to Uncle. My line will carry it to glory in the distant future. How much uncle payed for the death of my father?
- A company of Emerdinan Jannisaries was payed fifty thousand forints to retrieve the sword back to us.
Dragomir was enfuriated further.
- So in this foolish endeavor, Uncle had wasted his entire inheritance. No matter now. It'll soon be over.- Dragomir said and walked away from the captive.
- Time to end this- He said to himself.- Francis.- He addressed the knight- May I borrow your gun?
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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Neraus
Promising
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Pain relief cream seller
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posted August 29, 2015 11:41 PM |
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-While I abhor the practice of executions... Give me a moment, I'll go get it...-
Francis ran for his possessions, he then took the gun and the ammunitions then returned to Dragomir: -... And in the end you push the trigger!-
He said after giving an abridged explanation on how to use the gun.
-Do what has to be done, I can't believe someone would throw away his riches for a sword...-
He stood there watching Garet, with a look of both disbelief and pity.
"Such a pity that a promising young man threw his life for something so trivial... What in the world could this sword be to be this precious..." He thought while watching the scene.
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 30, 2015 10:31 AM |
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- It's not just any sword- Dragomir replied- My blade had tasted the blood of elves. For some, it's worth more than all the money in the kingdoms. In short, it's a priceless relic.
Dragomir felt the wieght of the firearm. An elegant design, and surely the gnomish inventor did the conversion flawlessly.
As Garet was kneeled for the execution, Duchess had arrived.
- Is it really necessary to do so?- The Duchess asked.
- It is. you've seen the writ. This man assaulted the company with the help of his House Militia, with the intention to murder and rob us. And as such I cannot allow the man to live.
The Duchess nodded.
- His father will meet the same fate I guess..?
- Indeed. He's also guilty of kinslaying, for he payed a large sum to a bando of Emerdinan Janissaries, to have my father killed.
- I see. Very well, captain, carry on. Taruss Sapell was an honorable man. His brother isn't. He's a plague on the duchy.- Spite was felt in her words.
Dragomir felt that the support of the Duchess was only due to the fact that his uncle was a sleazy, greedy man who eventually plotted the usurpation of the duchy.
Dragomir stood behind Garet.
- For the crimes against servants of His grace, I Dragomir The Black, Captain of The Last Free Company, sentence you to die.- He said, placed the gun at the back of Garet's head, and pulled the trigger. The gun barked, and Dragomir's cousin lied dead on the ground, with a bullet hole in his head, and a shattered face.
The Duchess's guardsmen dragged away the corpse.
- The Sapell manor will be given to your keeping, after Grimnar Sapell is dealt with.- The Duchess said to Dragomir.
- As it should be. I'll pay for the upkeep, while I'm still the Captain of the Brotherhood. The manor will become the seat to House Dragonheart.
- If it pleases you, Captain- The Duchess replied. Drago nodded
Dragomir returned the firearm to Francis.
- It has quite the kick to it- He said.- A good weapon none the less.
He turned to his company.
- Comrades! I am sorry to have to plunge you into my family's intrigues, but this is a matter we cannot delay. We shall march to the manor, and end this once and for all! Be ready in three hours.- He finished.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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Neraus
Promising
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Pain relief cream seller
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posted August 30, 2015 11:18 AM |
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-Milord, you helped me to free my kin's domains, I'm more than honoured to help you in this endeavour!- Said Francis to his captain after getting back his gun.
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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Gryphs
Supreme Hero
The Clever Title
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posted August 30, 2015 11:54 AM |
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Edited by Gryphs at 21:21, 30 Aug 2015.
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Isabella had not been aware of anything that had transpired that day having gone in town that morning to work on a few things. Upon arriving at camp she was surprised to see another battlefield. After around a minute of angry and disappointed reflection at how this happens at almost every stop they make she walked up to Dragomir.
"What happened this time," she said angrily.
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"Don't resist the force. Redirect it. Water over rock."-blizzardboy
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kiryu133
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Legendary Hero
Highly illogical
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posted August 30, 2015 12:27 PM |
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"You know, two men, comparing their swords. bit more brutal than usual I'd say"
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It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the cis are at it again.
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 30, 2015 01:00 PM |
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- Nothing too serious. just my uncle tried to get my sword from me.- Dragomir replied to Isabella.- He was also responsible for the death of my father. We're preparing to take the battle to him.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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Gryphs
Supreme Hero
The Clever Title
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posted August 30, 2015 09:27 PM |
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Edited by Gryphs at 21:37, 30 Aug 2015.
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"Nothing to serious the entire company was attacked how is that not serious?", Isabella replied to Dragomir still angered.
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"Don't resist the force. Redirect it. Water over rock."-blizzardboy
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 30, 2015 09:39 PM |
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- Well, no one of the company was killed or severely injured. Not even as much as a scratch. The local House militias are trained to deal with serf uprisings, but not highly trained mercenaries. That's why it's not so serious.- Dragomir replied in a calm manner.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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Gryphs
Supreme Hero
The Clever Title
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posted August 30, 2015 09:45 PM |
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"I suppose, someone could have been killed though; guess I should be thankful no one was", she said in a low tone.
"I will go get my stuff together then", she said taking her leave.
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"Don't resist the force. Redirect it. Water over rock."-blizzardboy
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 01, 2015 12:24 AM |
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The time flew by quickly, and The Company found himself breaching the gates of the manor. It was easy enough, as one swing of John's club did the trick. Most of the militia dropped their arms and yielded upon seeing the massive stature of the Half-Giant. Those that did not met their end at the edge of the Brotherhood's blades.
- Make sure the damage to the manor is minimum! Anyone caught looting will be punished severely!- Dragomir shouted.
There was almost no resistance. those few who tried to be heroes were cut down.
Dragomir entered the main dining hall, and found his uncle.
- You grown fat- Drago said, noting that his uncle barely fit in his armor. Grimnar just murmured something under his nose.
Dragomir unsheathed his sword.
- Is this what you want, kinslayer?- Drago asked him.
- It's mine!- was the answer.
- No it's not. It belonged to my father, whom you payed to kill. Now I'm the sole wielder of this sword. It already chose.
Grimnar charged at Dragomir. He was a big, burly man, and a good and lazy life had left him in almost no shape to fight. Dragomir easily dodged the blow, and performed a quick slash, targeting Grimnar's legs. The armor straps were cut in half, and the armor pieces fell to the ground.
Dragomir unsheathed his kindjal.
- You're worthless, just as your son.- Dragomir said.- He could've made a great knight. A shame, that you send him to die.
Grimnar screamed as he again charged at Drago. With a quick thrust from his kindjal, Drago was able to strike into the armor gap between the shoulderplate and cuirass, rendering his uncle's sword arm useless.
- Your schemes are over- Drago said as he pulled the blade out. Blood was everywhere.
- Garet... What did you did to my son?
- He payed the price for the crimes against the Brotherhood, and the crown. You sent him to his death.
This time the scream was filled with desperation and sorrow. Dragomir reached and cut the unarmored leg, where the arteries supposed to be.
- The last thing I'm going to give you is a quick death. Bleed like a struck swine, uncle.- The last word was spat out with bitter hatred.
Dragomir spat on the ground, then turned to exit the room.
After he left the room, he went to see how the company fared. all of the servants and the yielded militia had been rounded up. The company's main banner was placed on top of an inactive fountain.
- Where's Magnus?- Drago asked.
- We left him in the Library.- Mikolaj said- He was trying to find something, like a hidden switch or something.
- I see. We should join him in this endeavor. few of us, make it up amongst yourselves. The rest, place the wagons securely. We'll stay here for the time being, that is untill one other will reach us. There should be plenty of room for everybody in here.
- What about the servants? and the remaining militia men?- Mikolaj asked.
- The servants can get out of my sight and go look for a new job. Get the guardsmen to escort the militia men to the dungeons.
- Will do.- Mikolaj nodded and went to carry out the orders.
Meanwhile Magnus was sniffing out the secrets in the library of the manor. He already found a hidden switch and now was exploring the corridor that went into a chamber. Within it, he found ledgers. Plenty of ledgers.
Igniting the lanterns, he opened one of them and started reading it. What he found wasn't the most pleasing to his eye.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 02, 2015 09:40 PM |
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As the company was going about their business and refurbishing the manor into their temporary camp, Dragomir and a few others were browsing the librarium of the manor.
Out of the secret passageway, MAgnus emerged with a ledger.
- Found this- He said and tossed the book on the table.
- What is it?- Drago asked the dwarf.
- Better to see for yerself than for me to tell ye.
Drago shook his head and opened the tome. In it was the record of the mass smuggling operations. Everything was in it. Booze, metals, luxury items, even elven artifacts.
- Where in darnation they got Elven artifacts- Drago asked while reading the ledger. The operation spanned half of Merinanth.
- Elven artifacts?- Magnus asked.
- You know, the usual. petty trinkets, perhaps a statuette of their goddess. That sort of thing is valuable amongst collectors. But all the ruins were scrubbed clean centuries ago, and many more were lost in the Culling.
- Maybe the bugger led an expedition Northwards?
- Who knows. But knowing him, I'd say he stole it from someone. Is there anymore?
- Nah, all that tomes is like this one. registers of the operations, and the goods and such. garbage.
- Perhaps not. Here it mentions that Rijeneux character, which was mentioned to us by that bandit John hauled out of that thieves' den. I'll send word to the king. Hunting smugglers is not our business anyway. wE have more pressing matters. Francis- He addressed the man. He was reading a poetic tome of some sorts.- I'll need your help. You seem more knowledgable in these things. I'll need your help to pick out new staff for this estate.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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Neraus
Promising
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Pain relief cream seller
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posted September 02, 2015 10:06 PM |
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-Huh... What? Ah! Of course milord, I'll get to it immediately.- Francis started going for the exit then stopped for a second and asked: -Do you have any preferences in regards of background or appearance?-
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 02, 2015 10:26 PM |
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- We'll get on that tomorrow. It's getting late now, and we need our rest. There's only one thing I'd prefer in them. none of the new staff should been on any time in the employ of my uncle. Any with a time in the dungeons is also out of the question.
Dragomir closed the ledger and looked through the window. The men settled in, and guards were posted.
- Hmm. I think a feast is in order.- He said.- Magnus, go get a few strong lads, and go pilfer the vine cellar.
That put a big smile on the dwarf's face.
- And for god's sake, leave some for the rest.- Drago added.
- Aye, will do.- Magnus said as he walked out.
Drago looked out the window again. With the funds that are no doubt resting in the treasury, as well as his own savings, Drago wanted to reinforce the whole estate. There were a lot of things that needed to be done. Few of them were easy enough. the rest will require time. But Dragomir thought that with a bit of help from the Duchess, things will go smoothly.
- My own dinasty..- Drago said to himself with a chuckle. The Sapell family had been one of the minor nobles of North Shandra. Dragomir was satisfied with that position, but he didn't want this name anymore. His uncle soiled it's honor with it's schemes.
The estate was still nice place to retire, when he'll be too weak to lift his sword. If he'll live this long that is.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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Geny
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
What if Elvin was female?
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posted September 03, 2015 07:47 AM |
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John approached Drago but remained a respectful distance of a couple of paces behind him.
"Dragomir, can I... can I talk to you in private?"
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kipshasz
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Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 03, 2015 12:41 PM |
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- Certainly.- Drago replied as he blew out a smoke cloud. Few of the company went past them with their hands full of smoked meats and yesterday's roasts.
Dragomir and John went to the study of the manor. the ceiling was high enough so that someone really tall would have no problem walking inside. Dragomir gestured for John to sit on the comfy leather couch , while he took a seat on a nearby armchair.
- So, What seems to trouble you?- Dragomir asked.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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