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 Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 5:09 pm
Ruscar regarded Kocerou carefully. To swear such an oath, he would be in trouble with the fae. Of course, aiding in the escape of such a traitor had probably already doomed Ruscar. No matter what, he would be an enemy of the fae.
No one had seen Ruscar for years anyways. He had no friends, no allies. An allegiance to this Prince might be a lot kinder to him. Whether he sided with the hunted traitor or went off on his own, he would be risking death. After years of seclusion, he would much rather risk dying with a group for a cause instead of dying as a nobody abomination. With that thought, he bowed before the traitor prince.
“I am a hated creature. What better person to swear allegiance to than a hated prince?”
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 5:26 pm
Leverne wasn't able to brace himself. He spasmed, his muscles going tight at the sudden agony and a single agonized scream escaped. He bit it off, making a small sound of pain in the back of his throat, and tried to remain still - pale and trembling, fingers digging into the dirt.
Kocerou turned his head aside at the sound and remained still for a moment after the scream was gone from the clearing. Then he focused his attention on Ruscar.
"Any others?" he asked softly, "If you are not going to swear, than you may follow me no further."
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Kiddo Seanchain Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 5:35 pm
" I will always follow you, My Pirnce."Uritai said as she finally caught up with the group. Falinor was a little dirty but he and his rider was fine. The blue and white fae dragon bowed with his rider to swear loyalty as they had done before.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 5:53 pm
Gritting his teeth together as Leverne let out a scream, Blade tried to be quick with his work. Once he was done, he let out a breath and looked towards Kocerou. It seemed his question was ignored, much to Astalder's frustration. It would be nice to know what they would be getting themselves into if that was their decision. He glanced back towards his human for a moment, thinking things over. Another dragon and its bound came into the clearing, and they were quick to respond. Taking sides here was a very fast way to get enemies. It could potentially be a quick one to make allies as well. But he supposed that was besides the point. The dragon had to wonder... what would happen should the Prince lose this brewing war? The Fae territories were pretty expansive, and if they were at stake, did it mean other areas were in trouble too?
Looking at the dragon after he had said that, Blade thought on that. It'd be a tough thing to do, no doubt, even if things would probably be done in a more roundabout way. Still, it loosened his outlook on it, whether he liked it or not.
had to put it that way...>
"As my human friend here says now and then... If there's something you need, we'll get it," the dragon said with a bow.
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Kiddo Seanchain Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 6:41 pm
At the sound of Astalder's voice, Leverne opened his eyes and grabbed weakly at Blade's wrist.
"I told you," he hissed through his pain, "Not to get involved any further... This will not end well for mortals! And if your... Prince's first order... is to kill me? What then?"
"All of you who are willing to swear," Kocerou said, "Kneel. Put hand - or claw - " He glanced at the dragons with a wry smile. "- on the hilt. Repeat this oath."
"I here swear fealty and service
To the Heir apparent of the Silver Rose.
To uphold the laws and traditions,
To enrich the land and its people,
And to defend the Crown's honor.
With my life and my word sacred,
Thus swear I."
"Finish with your name. Human! You need not swear. Should I require your service, I will make a pact with you as you would for any other employer. Your loyalties are too divided already." He looked at Blade while he said this.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 6:44 pm
Target looked at Thorn and scowled at the thought of swearing. "This is not the time to be doing this, Prince. Even more so I am not a Fea." "Even more so your on our lands what says that this oath is even true, especially to those that just shown, I'll aid you as Kocerou safety that is all." Target felt the best decision for the time being as he normally asked his brother's opinion. This way he still stays true to him. "I have a follower and I am not sure where I lost him, but he also claims he is a champion as well."
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 6:59 pm
Uritai and Falinor went through the ceremony that they had gone through several times already. They spoke the words so familiar to them already as knights. After finishing Uritai looked at Leverne cooly. She would be more then happy to dispose of this traitor for Kocerou should he ask her to do it.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:08 pm
Kocerou ignored Target for a moment, taking Uritai and Falinor's oath with solemn gravity. When they were done, he repeated back to them his part of the oath, pledging himself to recognize their loyalty and to honor them as their liege... and reward oath-breaking with vengeance. Only when that was done did he look up at Target.
"Do not presume to advise me on what is necessary, dragon. And the Silver Rose accepts mortals into its court from time to time - it is a rare honor. But if you do not wish to swear, I must insist that you do not follow me. You will be a liability at my side without an oath of service to protect you."
He dropped his gaze and spoke quietly.
"Blade and Astalder will be safe without such an oath. They are already Bound to each other."
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Kiddo Seanchain Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:09 pm
Glancing down at Leverne, Blade frowned at the thought of the possibility of having to kill him.
"I get the feeling that this situation won't be good for 'mortals' no matter what happens..." he uttered lowly before looking towards the Prince. Internally he was rather relieved that the Prince spoke up about giving him a reprieve. Very relieved. He was able to keep his freedom and take on this challenge at the same time this way.
"Very well," he said, "In that case, we're here should you need our service."
Looking back towards Leverne. With the bleeding stopped, there wasn't much else he could do to help the guy aside from getting him to someone with more medical expertise... or a healer. Either or.
Astalder tilted his head at the Prince, wondering how exactly the Fae knew their names before hand. But it was good to hear they would be able to continue on with this without being tied down too tightly.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:26 pm
"When have that detoured me from doing what I please." he narrowed his eyes in all seriousness. Liability, was all that he heard when he was growing up, it was rough enough to be white scaled but to even have a mark crossed his face that would draw any ones attention. He sat to see how many will take him seriously and how much longer it will take the other Fea to appear. Wait didn't one of the archers come along too. He slightly scanned the area to see if he could notice anything other than trees and burning foliage as he smiling at his victory on disabling one of the Fea. He slowy approached Thorn looking at Kocerou placing a claw upon it.
"I here swear fealty and service
To the Heir apparent of the Silver Rose.
To uphold the laws and traditions,
To enrich the land and its people,
And to defend the Crown's honor.
With my life and my word sacred,
Thus swear I."
"Target"
This was the second time this prince asked, if anything he needed the excitement, not like he was gonna find a bound anytime soon.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:41 pm
Ruscar stepped up to the Prince with no fuss. He knew he was being foolish, he could disappear back into the forest if he wished, but...the excitement of these past few events made that hard. He spoke, his voice for once hitting it's natural tone--an awkward sound.
"I here swear fealty and service
To the Heir apparent of the Silver Rose.
To uphold the laws and traditions,
To enrich the land and its people," he paused, second-guessing himself, before managing to continue.
"And to defend the Crown's honor.
With my life and my word sacred,
Thus swear I, Ruscar."
He stood again, managing to be respectful and awaiting order.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:57 pm
Kocerou repeated his oath back to each person in turn and when it was all done he sheathed Thorn back on his waist, on the opposite side as his own sword.
"One last thing and then we move on. Uritai - take Target and scout ahead to the sanctuary. Its location remains the same as before. I will take Ruscar and join you shortly. With Leverne no longer a concern they'll have difficulty breaking through my glamor."
He walked over to where Blade and Leverne were. He knelt on the other side, gazing sadly down at the wounded champion.
"When I am King," he said, "I'll return Thorn to you. I swear it. Blade, there is another fae riding this way. He will be able to tend to Leverne. There's nothing more you can do. Come."
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Kiddo Seanchain Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:01 pm
Uritai bowed to Kocerou and then mounted Falinor. "Off we go then." Falinor started walking towards the indicated sanctuary, scanning the forest carefully as he went.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:11 pm
Target took one last look at everything and then took off following Uritai and Falinor, him not able to fly meant he covered the ground more but he didn't like the fact he was told to scout ahead, he wondered if Bullseye would catch up... or if his wound was in fact worse than it looked. Why didn't he think of this before, scouting is good for now then he will go back and look for his brother.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:27 pm
Glancing between Kocerou and Leverne, Blade nodded before standing up and moving to climb back onto Astalder's backside. At this point, he could just hope that the incoming Fae would get here in time to help out the champion.
mused the black dragon as he noticed the sadness in the Prince's expression.
A grim thought it was, really. Shaking his head, the dragon turned towards the one called Uritai and proceeded to follow.
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