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 Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:30 am
Annuminas - Courtyard of the house of Tar-Elendil
Elendil the Tall
"Lady Nolah, your pride and nobility is something not to be ignored, but your current image leaves much to be desired!" A kind, melodious voice spoke from behind. It was Elendil, with his squire, laughing at Lady Nolah's figure.
"By the Valar, you look like as if you had spent an entire evening with an Orc!" The squire beside him says, as he laughed heartily. Elendil, however, glared him, barely containing the laughter himself.
"Morthol, It may be funny to watch a lady of Numenorean blood in this figure, but that was too much. I even dare to say that I found your comment rather offensive."
The squire's face turned as white as the stone floor beneath his feet. His laughter freezed completely, and his eyes turned to his King's, that showed mercy, for the King had the habit of sending him to the kitchen and make him help the royal cook on his chores. "Consider it as endurance training" the King called it, but a Man, even those of the Numenoreans, finds it rather difficult to move extremely heavy pots and pans all day, without so much as a ten minute rest.
"How does my son's wife fares? And Loswen! You look rather tired...why don't you rest for some time? You worked the whole night." Elendil says, turning to Isilien and Loswen.
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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 4:03 pm
Loswen nodds, bowing her head to Elendil. "I will rest after breakfast probably."
She speaks off hand, to no one in particular. "The news of the battle at Osgiliath and Minas Ithil has me worried slightly. I left when my sister was still an infant. I will write my parents in Belfalas and see how the young one had faired."
She smiles at that thought. She was sure her sibling was in no danger, and with word that the elves were comming this way, it would give Loswen time to catch up on the events in her homeland.
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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 4:08 pm
Loswen nodds, bowing her head to Elendil. "I will rest after breakfast probably."
She speaks off hand, to no one in particular. "The news of the battle at Osgiliath and Minas Ithil has me worried slightly. I left when my sister was still an infant. I will write my parents in Belfalas and see how the young one had faired."
She smiles at that thought. She was sure her sibling was in no danger, and with word that the elves were comming this way, it would give Loswen time to catch up on the events in her homeland.
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Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 3:08 pm
Annuminas - Courtyard of the house of Tar-Elendil
"Thank you, my King." Nolah bowed her head again, dipping into a low curtsey. "I must apologize for my appearance. Slumber caught me last night in the garden, I've not had a chance to go back to my chambers." A blush had spread across her cheeks as she righted herself and automatically began combing her fingers through tangled hair. " If you'll excuse me, I'll go and tend to that as soon as possible." She turned to leave but paused."Hopefully I will be more presentable at lunch. I bid Good morning your highnesses, Loswen." She smiled politely, self-conciously tying her robe more tightly about her. "I must ask though, before I take my leave. Is it true that parties from Gondor will be making their way to our city?"
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Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 6:20 pm
Loswen nodds, "A ship sailed from Lindon to Pelargir . It should be there by now, then it will return. I do not know who will come. I will go see it, if you wish to accompany me, M'Lady, I would enjoy the company."
((edited! Is that better??)
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:50 am
Annuminas - Courtyard of the house of Tar-Elendil
"Thank you, I would enjoy the company and the excursion She cast a glance in the King's direction and waited patiently for an answer.
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 6:05 am
Annuminas - Courtyard of the house of Tar-Elendil
Elendil the Tall
"Loswen is correct. There is, indeed, a Gondorian escort that will leave from Pelargir. They shall escort my brother-in-arms, Ereinion Gil-galad, to Mithlond by sea. I will be leaving soon, to assist the triumphant welcome that he shall receive, in Mithlond. If my beloved son's wife wishes to come with me...I am sure that she would love to see her father again..."He warmly looks at Isilien, beside him.
"And I would like you to come with me, Loswen, if you wish. Lady Nolah is also invited." His smile broadens, as the sun's rays hit his wearied face.
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 8:20 am
Annuminas - Courtyard of the house of Tar-Elendil
'Once again, many thanks My King, you are very kind. I shall make haste to my rooms, hopefully I will present a more desireable figure when I return." She bowed in their direction again and then turned back towards the path that she had come, only limping slightly.
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 2:25 pm
Loswen smiles after Nolah, then looks at Elendil with a slight bow. She runs a hand through her hair, revealing her slightly elven ears.
"I would enjoy seeing my kinsman again," she says, stiffling (sp?) a yawn with her hand.
"When would you have us leave M'Lord?"she says, gaining her composure.
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 7:12 am
Annuminas - Courtyard
Isilien snaps her head back towards the others, blushing slightly as she realizes she's been daydreaming. She pushes a few strands of long, deep brown hair behind her pointed ears and smiles warmly.
Oh dear, she replies, a little flustered. The elf princess laughs nervously and bows slightly in respect for the others.
I would be honored to ride in the company of your Highness and Ladies of such high esteem. I should very much like to speak with my Father again. I must confess I am worried about my dear husband. Perhaps my Father has news of his condition. I will have a travel bag and my horse prepared.
Isilien looks to her handmaiden who stands not too far off from the party. The young fiery-haired maiden catches the elven woman's gaze and curtsies before leaving to prepare for the Lady's departure.
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 7:19 am
Annuminas-Nolah's Apartments
Once inside her chambers Nolah was assaulted by Larion.
"Where have you been? Your breakfast is cold and your bath barely a tolerable temperature. Come." She grasped Nolah's upper arm and began to pull her down the small hallway. If it had been anyone else Nolah would have made a protest at the conduct but Larion had been a maternal influence in the few years since her mother's death.
" I'm leaving, the king is journeying to Mithlond to meet with the elven king and welcome them, he has extended an invitation to me to accompany them, as well as Princess Isilien and Lady Loswen. I have to make ready." Nolah said as they passed through into the the tiled room. The stone tub stood full of steaming water.
" If you're going on a long trip you'll want to bathe first, I'll start packing your things. When are you leaving?"
"I do no yet know, I believe Loswen will send word once she knows."
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:21 pm
Annuminas - Loswen's room (now that I remember where we are!)
Loswen is alone in her room. She could have a few housekeepers to help her, but she decided when she came here that she would live on her own for a while. A few friends came and went, but Loswen remained, and she likes her life here better than her life in Belfalas. She is a healer, and an excellent archer. In Belfalas, she was one of many, an elf with little talent. Here in Arnor, she was a human with exceptional talent, that just happened to have pointed ears and a fair complextion.
She washes up, fore-going(sp??) sleep and a long bath. She packs her travelsack with what little she needs on the way, changes into her traveling tunic and trousers, and is out the door again. One day without sleep won't affect Loswen very much, she'll simply yawn a little in the morning, and fall asleep faster the following night (or in her case, morning).
With a yawn she leaves her room, making her way to Nolah's room. She is sure that the young maiden if far from being ready, but it is nice to have company anyway.
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 8:21 am
Annuminas-Nolah's Apartments
Nolah desperately bunched her hair into the towel provided. She could hear footsteps appraoching and turned. Larion stood with a dress of midnight blue over her arm. It was simplest of Nolah's wardrobe but still enough to show her noble status.
"Still in your robe! Ah, hurry up and dress, I've packed your things but I felt this would be more comfortable to travel in, and if something were to happen it would be easily replaced."
"Thank you." Nolah continued to dry her hair as the dress was set down on a dry surface.
" I made sure to pack some of your more fetching gowns. There will be men of importance present." Larion cast a sidelong glance towards the young woman. Nolah rolled her eyes through the curtain of her hair.
" I'm not going to meet someone there, at least I'm not going with the soul purpose being to gain a husband."
'I know, love and belonging, all of that is important but I want to stress the fact m'lady that you're the only surviving member of your family. It would do you well to give heirs to your lineage."
" Larion, I am going on this voyage in the company of new friends, friends I hope will become close friends. My priority is to enjoy myself and learn more about this country. A husband can wait-" The words were cut off abruptly however by the appearance of a young girl in the doorway.
" Pardon me M'Lady but there's a woman here to see you. She calls herself Loswen."
"Oh good, I wonder if she knows when we depart. Tell her I'll be right with her."
" Yes M'Lady." The girl curtseyed with a bob of her head and then disappeared back into the hall. Larion rose an eyebrow but followed leaving Nolah with relative peace for the time being.
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 11:03 am
Annuminas-Nolah's Apartments
Loswen smiles as a woman tells her that Nolah will be out shortly. She sits on a bench outside streatching her arms yet again. Her sleepyness is wearing off and soon, she be as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as anyone who had a full night's sleep.
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 4:15 pm
Annuminas-Nolah's Apartments
Nolah, for lack of something better to do with her damp hair clipped it high above her head before finishing the ties on her dress. With one rushed look into the mirror she rushed out into the hall to find Loswen seated near the front door of the chambers.
" I'm sorry you had to wait, my handmaiden...well she can very persuasive sometimes. Have you news of when we travel?"
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