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Creative => Story-Telling => Topic started by: Rhalius on May 14, 2013, 13:06:25
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Roderick, Henry and Frederick have returned to the castle along with their helpers.
They felt rather mixed about the alliance they just signed with Prince Edward the Lion, they suspect he might be part of the plot Roderick overheard to kill Henry's brother Cedric. Sadly the cousins Heinrich Drachenfell, Siegfried Rodich and Wolfgang of Ravenstein managed to get away, but they know of their plans now.
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As they enter the castle, they can hear the sounds of clashing swords, shields, spears and axes as well as the booming voices of Cedric and the guard captain.
It was hard to imagine that anyone would be capable of killing Cedric. Here he was sparring with two soldiers at once while casually discussing the training plans with the guard captain.
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In the meanwhile, the stable boy took the horses to the stables.
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Henry: "Brother, we need to speak with you! it's important!"
Cedric smiled and looked at the three of them. "Ah you are back, right in time for training!" He said as he took down both soldiers.
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While the soldiers groaned and continued to spar with each other, trying to copy the moves Cedric just showed them, the knights talked.
Cedric: "Alright, so what is it you need to speak with me about?" He glanced curiously at the three friends.
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Henry: "Roderick overheard a conversation at a tavern.. a plot to murder you! go ahead and tell him Roderick."
Roderick: "It's true.. Heinrich Drachenfell, Wolfgang of Ravenstein and Siegfried Rodich where plotting something.. I heard another voice but couldnt see who it was.. and Prince Edward the Lion might also be involved!"
Cedric gave this some thought, but didnt seem to feel very threatened by this as he spoke: "Those three cousins are welcome to try, I have seen them fight. They will need a whole lot more practice to defeat me." He chuckled with a smile before he continued on a serious tone. "Prince Edward being involved with it seems unlikely though.. we always where on good terms with his father. Besides, if he had meant to do us harm he would not have saved queen Dominique from the Dread Baron."
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Frederick: "So what do we do now then? We can't do nothing.. and we signed an alliance with Prince Edward. The towns we visited all belonged to Prince Edward too."
Roderick: "He seems to be gathering an army, he said it is to free their captured king and protect the villages they now controll. Noble goals, but what if he indeed does want to come after our kingdom?"
Cedric: "I will discuss it with King Phillip and Baron Blacktower. Speaking of which, you should inform them right away. Henry, you will stay here for training."
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He handed Henry an axe, while Harold the herald stepped forward to hand Roderick the signed treaty. That way he could hand it over to the king personally.
Cedric: "I expect the two of you to join us once you have talked about this with your lords."
While Roderick and Frederick walked up the stairs, they looked down at the courtyard and watched Henry do his best to keep up with his older brother.
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Little did they know however, that they where about to walk in on an entirely different battle going on upstairs, where Lady Blacktower seems to be yelling at Lady Elena.
((to be continued soon.))
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Nice to see the story continued.
Why these knights are so tough the very courtyard of their castle is covered in the red of blood... :D
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Maybe they are just so extravagantly wealthy that they can afford to have red carpeting in their entire courtyard? ;)
I do plan to get something of a grass underground at some point, the plan is to have that and other such things to improve the background once the first story arc is completed.
In a way this story arc is very much a learning experience for me, this is the first story where all pictures are sharp. :)
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Ah a pleasurable story to read and great action packed photos as always mate look forward to seeing how it will develop :knight:
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Lady Blacktower seems very upset, waving her arms in the air towards Elena as she yells at her: "Are you completely mad?! how dare you say such outrageous things about me!"
Elena just stood there, unsure about what she said wrong. "I merely said a blue gown might look nice on you."
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This only caused lady Blacktower to throw her arms even higher up in the air: "Do you not see the madness in those words!"
Queen Dominique just shook her head, she already knew there would be no reasoning with lady Blacktower when she got upset.
Both the queen and Elena seemed quite happy to see Roderick and Frederick return back to the castle, if only to provide a distraction.
Unfortunately for Frederick at this particular moment, he serves the Blacktower family. In lady Blacktower's opinion that means he has to agree with her all the time.
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Lady Blacktower: "Knight Frederick! did you hear what that..that... woman.. had the nerve to say to me?!"
Frederick sighed and played along as usual, and with his usual sarcastic tone: "No my lady, whatever did the dastardly woman say to you?"
In the meanwhile Roderick gently took Elena's hand while he told her he had missed her, before presenting himself to the queen.
And thus lady Blacktower started her rant: "She said I'd look nice in a blue gown! blue! blue!!! I can't even begin to describe how much is wrong with saying such a horrible thing to me!" She waved her arms around wildly as she started to describe it bit by bit anyways: "First off all, blue is a very bland color, it doesnt stand out! How dare she call me bland?! And I look never just nice, my servants spend two hours every morning to ensure I look nothing short of divine! And how dare she tell me what I should wear?!"
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Frederick just stood there and nodded politely as he performed his least pleasant duty: Listening to the rants of the very spoiled lady Blacktower.
In the meanwhile Roderick presented himself officially to Queen dominque with a polite bow as he showed her the treaty.
"Your royal highness, I hereby offer you the treaty Prince Edward the Lion signed to form an alliance with us."
Queen Dominique smiled as she spoke to him: "You did well Roderick, the kingdom will surely become safer through this."
Roderick"But there is more my queen, After the treaty was signed I have come to suspect prince Edward might be involved with the very knights who tried to capture your castle not too long ago."
Queen Dominique thought about this a moment: "That is quite an accusation Roderick, it is best you discuss this with king Phillip and Baron Blacktower. They said they where having a highly important discussion inside the castle and where not to be disturbed, but this seems to be important news."
Roderick bowed again.
Meanwhile, inside the castle:
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King Phillip: "Isn't this nice? such peace and quiet in here..."
Baron Blacktower: "Sure is nice to get away from it all yes.. just sit back and enjoy a nice glas of wine and listen to the silence.."
((to be continued soon.))
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As Roderick moved past Frederick on his way to the king, he considered himself very fortunate to be serving the royal family and not the blacktower family. Seeing how Frederick was still occupied listening to lady Blacktower's rant, he figured it best to deliver the news to the king and the baron on his own.
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Roderick bowed before the king and nodded politely to baron Blacktower. "Your royal highness, Baron Blacktower. I bring urgent news."
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King Phillip: "It is good to see you return safely Roderick, what news do you bring us?"
Roderick: "The villages we visited already signed on to become a part of the Lion Kingdom, I ran into Prince Edward the Lion and signed an Alliance with him since he Always seemed friendly."
King Phillip: "Yes, he has been most helpfull with saving my queen from the dread baron. A nice young lad, noble like his father, hopefully not as stubborn. May I see that treaty?"
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Roderick: "Of course my lord, but there is more. After I signed the treaty, I noticed something suspicious and investigated, it turns out that he had spoken with Lord Heinrich Drachenfell, Lord Siegfried Rodich and Lord Wolfgang of Ravenstein. I overheard them plotting to murder Sir Cedric."
King Phillip and Lord Blacktower gave this some serious thought as they looked over the treaty.
Baron Blacktower: "Hm that sounds pretty bad.. but you are not certain that Prince Edward is involved? It does seem rather unlikely."
Roderick: "I am affraid not, Lord. I saw him walking out of that room, so he must have spoken with them. What he spoke with them about I dont know."
As the three of them where pondering on what to do with this information, Frederick stepped into the room, and their attentions shifted to him.
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Frederick: "My lord Blacktower, Your lady wishes to inform you that she wants new dresses to expand her wardrobe."
Baron Blacktower smiled: "Ah, there is an open market in the city tomorrow. Frederick, you have the honour of escorting my lady as she goes shopping. Take my son Gilbert along as well, and my herald Pierre. He seems to have an eye for fasion."
Frederick turned pale at the thought of having to spend that much time with Lady Blacktower. "Perhaps you would like to go to the city together with Lady Blacktower my Lord? The villagers say you two make such a beautifull couple."
Baron Blacktower: "Oh no I am quite busy here with.. reorganising the guards! yes, that requires my full attention!"
King Phillip: "Let's focus on our new Alliance with Prince Edward the Lion first... there has to be a way we can find out about his intentions without throwing accusations around.."
Roderick: "He seems to be gathering quite an army, not any force I'd want to be fighting against my liege."
King Phillip considered these words: "A fight.. A fight?" He suddenly jumped up from his chair: "That's it! we should fight them!"
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Roderick and Frederick looked confused at the enthusiastic king: "Sire? you wish to start a war with them?"
King Phillip: "No no, not a war.. a tournament! We will organise a tournament to celibrate our new found Alliance! We know little of his Knights, and he knows quite a bit about ours. Through this tournament we will get to see what his strenghts are, I will get the chance to speak with the Prince personally, and there will be no need to spy on him, accuse him or use any other dishonourable tactics."
Baron Blacktower: "A briljant plan! All Knights should train hard to do their best at the tournament! the winner will get to challenge Cedric, the rulling champion!"
Frederick: "Alas, lady Blacktower depends on me to keep her safe tomorrow, I'd have less
Baron Blacktower: "Very well Frederick, I will ask the captain of the guard to escort her. You need to get training to defend the Blacktower honour in the tournament!"
Frederick smiled, while training with Cedric was tough, it was much prefered to shopping with Lady Blacktower.
King Phillip: "Roderick, go tell the queen of this news, and tell Pierre as well so he can start writing the invitations."
Roderick: "At once sire!" he felt much better, and looked forward to the tournament.
Frederick and Roderick bowed politely, before making their way to the queen.
((to be continued soon.))
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Fantastic story, looking forward to seeing how the tournament will end! :)
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At the balcony, things seem to have calmed down.
Roderick: "Your royal highness, the king is planning a tournament in honour of the new found alliance with Prince Edward."
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Queen Dominique smiled: "A good plan, it might take away the tension and help seal the alliance. Pierre, start with writing invitations to the usual participants. We may inform you later of additional invitations. I shall write the invitation to prince Edward personally."
Pierre smiled wildly and waved his arms in exitement. "A tournament? how marvelous! I can't wait to see what all the guests will be wearing, and of course the noble participants!"
Having delivered their message, Frederick urged Roderick to quickly move on before lady Blacktower would target him again with her complaints.
Making their way down the stairs, everyone is still busy training and Elena is cheering on her brothers. Despite his best efforts, Henry does not come close to defeating his brother.
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Cedric: "Ah there you two are! I was wondering when you two would return, it seems Henry will need your help." He smiled, seemingly not tired at all.
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Frederick: "It seems we will all need all the training we can get! the king plans to host a tournament!"
Elena: "A tournament? I'd love to see that! though I wouldnt know who to cheer for when you are all fighting each other!"
Roderick smiled. "Just cheer for us all, we'd fight twice as hard knowing you are watching us."
Henry coughed not too subtly, wishing to interrupt Roderick sweet talking his sister.
Cedric: "Ah yes, back to training! let's see if the three of you can take me down this day! after that, I'll know what I can help each of you improve on."
And so the three friends drew their swords and charged at Cedric together, who deflected their attacks with ease.
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The King, Queen and Baron where all looking down at the courtyard quite proudly at the knights their enthusiasm.
All of them wanted to win that tournament, and the soldiers where training quite fanaticly as well. One even asked Elena for advice on how to use a flail like she did when she took out the Dread Baron.
As the battle against Cedric continued, everyone stopped their own training to watch Cedric take on the three knights at once. It was quite a sight.
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The three friends tried fighting him from all angles and using a variety of weapons, but Cedric managed to counter them at all sides and disarming them while at it! without breaking a sweat and still smiling gently.
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Great story so far a very interesting idea of the King's to hold a tournament no doubt that'll be very exciting and indeed interesting to watch, the training scenes are very impressive it looks like they've got their hands full trying to defeat an old master like Cedric :knight:
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((thanks. :) ))
After a long practice session, the three friends catch their breath while looking up at Cedric, who is still smiling and not at all tired.
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Cedric: "You all fought well, but you three need to learn to stand as one. Don't rush the attack just because you have greater numbers. Plan your attacks just like when you fight alone, and learn each others strenghts. Trust each other and work together, and you three will defeat me one day."
They listened and considered these words of wisdom.
Gate guard: "A Lion Knight approaches!"
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A bit surprised everyone gets back on their feet to be presentable for the guest. A grand Lion Knight in shiny armor arrives at the castle, riding a beautifull white horse.
The soldiers quickly pick up the weaponry laying around and bring it back to the weapon racks, while the knights look up at the visitor and Cedric adresses him with a smile: "Well met friend. what brings you to our castle?"
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Lion Knight: "The honourable prince Edward the Lion is most eager to hear King Phillip's response to the alliance that his knight signed in his name. He send me to take the message and deliver it to my prince."
The knight dismounted from his horse as he spoke, to be polite and stand on the ground as equal to the other knights and not above them.
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Cedric: "Well you certainly are fast, the three knights who met prince Edward arrived but a few hours ago. I am not quite sure if the king has his response ready yet."
King Phillip, Queen Dominique where watching the courtyard for quite a while however to see their knights train, alongside Baron Black tower and Lady Blacktower.
"It is alright Cedric, send him up here." The king spoke calmly and gestured with his hand to Cedric, not wishing to raise his voice like a fish peddler.
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Cedric glanced up at the king, then back at the Lion knight with a smile. "Well it seems the king has granted you an audience, best not make him wait."
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As the guard captain escorted him to the king, the Lion Knight glanced at the knights as they resumed training. They sure seemed dedicated.
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As he arrived before the king and queen, he bowed politely.
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King Phillip: "Welcome to my castle, you can tell your prince Edward that I fully support the actions of Roderick. Let our kingdoms be known as allies henceforth!"
Lion Knight: "Thank you, your majesty. When do you wish to speak with Prince Edward about how we can help each other out?"
King Phillip: "I am planning a tournament to honour this new alliance. Before you leave I will make sure you will get the invitation for prince Edward and his knights so you can deliver it to him personally."
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Lion Knight: "A tournament? I see.. so that is what are your knights are training for, noble king?"
King Phillip smiled: "Yes, all of them wish to participate. Sir Cedric has been the ruling champion for many years now, the winner of the tournament will get to challenge him. In recent years he has stopped participating in the full tournament because the people already knew he would win. There is still a reward for the winner of the tournament even if they don't defeat Cedric. Prince Edward will be the guest of honour at the tournament, and we encourage you and the other Lion Knights to participate in the tournament. We will send invitations to many competitors however, the more the better!"
Lion Knight: "I will make sure to participate, your majesty. Looks like I'll need to do some training of my own once I get back to my liege."
Baron Blacktower: "My herald Pierre will hand you the invitation, it was a pleasure meeting you and we look forward to seeing you at the tournament."
After saying his goodbyes to the royal court, the Lion Knight picked up the invitation for Prince Edward and made his way back down the stairs.
It seemed the knights where still very busy training, practicing on horseback as well now!
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With invitation in hand and looking forward to returning for the planned tournament, the Lion Knight left the castle and went on his way back home.
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Roderick, Frederick and Henry where trying their best, each of them wanted to win the tournament.
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Frederick: "Henry already won a tournament, so its only fair that one of us wins this one." *coughs* "me." *coughs*
Roderick smiled: "I agree, but it sounds like you might have catched a cold. Best you sit this one out and cheer for me with the crowd!"
When Henry joined them, they stopped figthting for a moment to catch their breath.
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Henry: "This is going to be a great tournament. So many knights to fight with on friendly terms and I am curious about the reward."
Roderick: "Hopefully it's not a bossy princess like with the last tournament you entered. Never thought I'd ever see you running away scared."
Frederick: "I'd have done the same to be honest.. marrying a bossy princess seems more a punishment than a reward."
Roderick: "I am sure King Phillip is more sensible with his prizes, besides he doesnt have a daughter to give away and lady blacktower is already married."
Henry: "Let's just all agree to do our best and we will see who will win, if it's not me, it better be one of you two!"
Frederick and Roderick agreed, and they all smiled and shook hands on it before returning to training.
Within several days, the Lion knight returned to the castle of Prince Edward and was greeted by the guards.
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Inside, Prince Edward was discussing strategy with some of his other knights.
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Prince Edward: "Ah you have returned, what news do you bring us from King Phillip?"
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Lion Knight: "He accepts the alliance, my lord. And they are planning a tournament in honour of the alliance. I have the invitation for you with me."
Prince Edward: "A tournament hm? how.. interesting. Of course I will attend, and I want my best knights to participate! Show them the courage Lion Knights are known for! Now go train, only the best may participate!"
Lion Knights: "At once sire!"
The knights leave the room, and the Prince is left with his own personal guards.
He gestures to one of his guards to come closer.
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Guard: "Yes sire?"
Prince Edward: "Summon my guests, we have a great many things to discuss."
Guard: "Right away sire!"
The guard hurries to gather the guests and sends them to the prince, slowly they walk into the room.
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Ranulf: "You wanted to speak with us?"
Prince Edward: "King Phillip has invited me for a tournament, I shall require each of your talents during during this visit.. theres a great many things to discuss so lets get to it."
It seems Prince Edward is up to something.. but what could it be? and who will participate in the tournament?
All of this will be revealed in the next story, when the tournament starts.
For now this is the end of this chapter of the story.
((hope everyone enjoyed it, sorry for all the delays. Next time I'll write it down in advance before starting to post stories so it can be done faster.))
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No one has any comments? :(
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I love the picture where he meets the king and queen, with the trumpeters above :)
And the one with prince Edward and two other knights sitting at the table, in full gear, with their helmets on: those two guys look really funny ;D
I'm looking forward to the tournament!
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Very nice pictures and story. My favorite photo is that one with the lion knight infront the king!! Wonderful picture!! :love:
Looking forward for what is comming next! Thanks a lot.
George. :)
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Thanks! :) Really happy myself with how sharp the pictures turned out, there used to be a few blurry ones in each story but they all turned out sharp for this one.
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How could I've missed this part!?! Though I love your pics and collection, I always love the dialogues the most..I know how difficult it is to write a realistic dialogue and yours are always outstanding. You create real characters with a personality. The plot and storylines are great too. I can't wait to see what's next. Great work, Rhalius! :)9 :clap: :wow:
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thank you, been wanting to make a few edits since I noticed some little mistakes and a sentence somehow being cut off but it cant be edited anymore.
With the stories I try to recapture the characters and atmosphere of how I used to play with them as a kid, and expand on it.
The next chapter is long overdue and I've been wanting to get started on it, but I really want it to be something special and more grand than the earlier tournament I have done. Already have the tournament stage, some steck houses and now also the museum to do a lot more with the surroundings, but I'm still trying to get a few additional jousting knights to use as participants. Waiting for a seller to show me the additional sets he has available aside from what I placed a bid on.
As soon as the stuff arrives that I plan to order, the story will start. :)
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What a wonderful and captivating epic tale :love: :love:
The pictures are really beautiful !
You are a great story teller :wave:
Karim