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 Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 10:43 am
Quote: Did You Hear?
Prompt 1
Solo or RP Format
Can be used toward Solo or RP req
Word spread fast in a place like Tendaji. Surprising when the people were so spread out, but now that there was more traveling it was a growing rumor mill spreading word as fast as earthlings could move. It was little secret that a group of Alkidike were starting to cause problems in Tendaji. The extremist Alkidike felt that it was high time that Jauhar was taken back from the shifters and the alarming growth of others that were settling into their land.
There were growing accounts of ambushing in the jungles of Jauhar, where shifters and other earthlings were being beaten and sacked for their things before being threatened to leave Jauhar… and there was only so much these poor people could take before they fled the scene and packed their bags. What would happen if the Alkidike decided to spread out further than Jauhar and became a threat to all earthlings?
They were still rumors, and nothing could be proved, but many were beginning to cast a disapproving gaze toward the Alkidike and a weary eye to Jauhar’s borders...
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:30 am
Nuri felt a headache coming on as he moved away from the meeting he had with his peers. He ignored the jeers from both Vukidal and Brahnde, well aware and comfortable with their irritation after what happened during his trial. Despite time having moved forward, it seemed their grudge at getting caught would never be dropped. Nuri, however, was content to let them stew as long as they didn't act on it - he knew what his place was and it was not to start a fight with foolish Tamers.
Nodding stiffly at the other Tamer from his trial, he moved out of the door and into the sunlight and heat, closing his eyes and resisting the urge to groan. There had been an increase in meetings lately with all members of the army, the stress of the city causing them to work harder than ever. Not only had fights been breaking out between Obans and visitors, but now there were vicious rumors spreading that put everyone on edge.
Nuri would always stand by the idea that everything would be much better off once all of these foolish outsiders left their city. The novelty would ware off, and soon they would be left on their own once again. All the needed to do was wait and endure.
Stretching his arms high, he let a soft whistle leave his lips and waited a long second. The telltale signs of his faithful familiar, Naraka, filled the silence and once they joined he began his path back home. Despite the meeting being over, Nuri knew this walk would be long and full of deep thoughts as he tried to work through everything he had just heard.
Rumors have been spreading throughout the city, and from what they knew these rumors came with the travelers. Normally, the army would note the rumors and let them pass, but these were dangerous and worth disclosure. Apparently, there were reports of ambushes in the far lands of Jauhar. Nuri knew the lands from his brief visit with his father, and knew of the threat. Jauhar was a recent expansion of Oba, and one that they needed to protect for the merchants. If ambushes were occurring, it was a threat to all of the Obans.
Letting out a deep breath, Nuri ran a hand through his hair and shook his head. Accounts of earthlings being beaten by the much larger Amazon Sisters were troublesome indeed, and if they were taking all of the supplies and wares, that was even worse. The only good thing about open borders was increase in revenue, and to have that threatened meant that the nobles and royalty would demand protection. That meant the army would need to become involved soon.
Before now, Nuri was left with simply guarding the merchant paths from stray creatures, he was still quite green when it came to fighting any actual enemies. The threat of going to war to protect the lands was both interesting and left a deep pit in his stomach. He held confidence, but not enough to walk the front lines.
It wasn't as if he would be atop a great beast - he would literally be standing in front and sending Naraka - his friend - into war.
The jungles were also thick, and full of different creatures he had only read about. How was he to face animals he had never tamed, and work to fight them if he didn't know? This was not something he was prepared for, and made him feel wary about what was to come. However, that did not mean there was fear in his bones.
No, he had a family, a sister to protect. He had a friend (despite their current lack of communication) who he promised he would always keep her safe. He had a brother-in-arms who he still had to prove his worth to. All of these things were driving factors, and were much stronger than the rumors that were whispered around each corner. He had Oba to protect, and he would protect it with blood, sweat, and tears.
As he neared his barracks, Nuri slowed down his walk to simply let his mind wander one last time to the issue at hand. He reminded himself that they were simply rumors, often expanded to scare and to scold. This didn't mean that they were actually happening. In fact, odds were it was a very localized incident that got blown out of proportion.
He would continue with his path, continue his training, and follow his orders. If they wanted him to look, he would with no fear in his heart. He knew that, if there were actual attacks, it was his job to protect his people just like with his patrols and the wild fauna. This was no different, and he had an army to help and support him as needed.
Yes. With that confidence in mind, Nuri knew it was time to let the worry go and move on with his evening activities. He had another long day of training, and no time to stay up late fretting like a youngling. If the day came, he would face it head on. For now, it was time to rest.
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