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 Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 9:55 pm
 The tome before you belongs to Chibi_Dragonfly and Lance. There is a seal surrounding the book, one that allows you to leaf through the pages but prevents you from adding anything. The enchantment is strong and cannot be broken so easily, if at all. So just sit back and enjoy the Tall Tale that is unfolding before you. You can visit the Stationery Store to find out how you can write your own Tall Tale.
About Lance
Written on: 04-17-05
Author: Chibi_Dragonfly
Gender: Male
Age: Embellished
Favorite Tale: Chailyn, Elena, Viddy...
Least Favorite Tale: Tybalt!
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Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:52 am
 The story begins... Linneas was up and about, he was a morning person, unlike his mother who just growls at the very sight of the sun. He set off to sweeping and mopping the shop front, before heading outside to sweep the sidewalk in front of the shop entrance.
She didn't like mornings. She never had. Why she was even up she couldn't remember, and didn't care to understand. She was half asleep on her feet as she wandered the streets of Barton, and found herself making her way towards the Stationary Shop without a very concious decision.
She only noticed Linneas, when she half walked into him.
"Sorry," she murmered sleepily.
"Is okay." The boy chirped as he continued to merrily sweep the sidewalk, he even went so far as to whistle a happy tune.
Once Chibi enters the shop, she wouldn't be able to ignore a shiney spherical object lying right in front of her. The rays of the sun bouncing off against it would make sure that it would not go unnoticed.
Dragonfly nodded to Linneas, before pushing the door to the Stationary store open. She yawned a little, but stopped as the glint of something shiney caught her eye. She woke up a little because of this, and reached down to pick the orb up. She stared at the shiney object in her hand with a raised eyebrow, and turned it, to examine it from every angle.
Upon closer inspection, the orb reveals itself to be an egg. An expensively decorated egg at that. And it wasn't the only one present. There was a line of them, leading from the entrance to the Study. The door was held ajar by an egg as large as a fist.
Dragonfly couldn't help but blink at the lavishly decorated egg, and she sucked in a breath as she realized there were more. She picked them up as she fallowed the trail, tucking them into the pockets of her coat and pants, before picking up the one holding open the door. She paused there, peering into the room, and wondering if it was right of her to enter. Would someone get mad at her if she went in?
But it felt so right...
She sucked in a breath, and glanced back for only a moment, before pushing the door fully open, and stepping inside the study.
Linneas chanced to peer into the shop and saw Dragonfly enter the Study. Golden eyes widened in excitement as he instinctively pressed his face against the glass to get a closer look. Odd that he didn't think to just enter the store, but when one is excited, one doesn't think as clearly.
The Study door opened wider, the room seemingly trying to draw the woman in with promises of more shiney, glittery eggs. It was a 'reward' so-to-speak, being the first non-Tale to spot these spherical pretties. The Tome atop the table was particularly pleased that one of its latest creations have finally been noticed.
"They're so beautiful..." she said outloud, not really sure as to why.
Her eyes trailed up to the Tome atop the table, and, curiosity consuming her, walked over to the large book. She gazed at it with a sense of wonder, and almost dropped one of the eggs she had collected.
"Wow..." she murmered, reaching out to run a hand over the cover.
The Tome giggled at Dragonfly's touch, or rather its spine seemingly rippled, causing the pages to flutter. The Study door slammed shut, but it wasn't loud enough to cause alarm to anyone. And the moment Dragonfly was cut off from the rest of the shop, the eggs grew extremely heavy.
Dragonfly retracted her hand in surprise, staring at the book as it fluttered open, her mouth falling agape. She blinked as the eggs began to weigh her down, and she looked around in semi-alarm. What'd she done this time?
The Tome would have laughed out loud, had it the means to make sound. Instead, it flipped open and asked the woman a question, though it appeared to be making her an offer rather than asking her something.
"What will it be?"
Dragonfly leaned back towards the tome, staring at the pages before her. She laughed softly, and tilted her head a bit.
"What will it be...?" she murmered, her red hair falling about her face as she gazed at the curious question.
She reached out, grasping a pen that was on the desk, and tapping her bottom lip in thought.
"All the shinies," she wrote, her neat handwritting scrawling across the page, before she set the pen back down beside the Tome.
All the shinies it is, then! The eggs within Dragonfly's arms grow exceedingly heavy, so much so that she wouldn't be able to hold them. But instead of falling to the ground, they hovered just above the writing table's height. Slowly, they began to swirl around the woman, the gems glowing slightly.
But eventually, the speed in which they encircled Dragonfly increased, as did the intensity of the light. Soon, the light became unbearable. But once the glow dims down so that one can see again, the eggs appear to have vanished.
Replaced by a curious little boy, scaled and winged, he holds a toy sword in his taloned hands.
Dragonfly blinked as the eggs weighed heavily on her, and gasped in amazement as they began to spin around her. She watched in shock as they spun, growing ever faster. After a moment though, she had to raise her arm, to sheild herself from the bright light the shining gems were casting.
Dragonfly's eyes were tightly closed for several moments after the eggs stopped, and disappeared, until she was sure that the bright light would not blind her.
She lowered her arms, her eyes easing open slowly, and her gaze was immediatly caught by the dragonesque boy sitting before her. She didn't know what to do or say, she was in shock. She wasn't tired anymore, that was for sure.
She reached out to the child, wrapping her arms about his frame, and picking him up of the desk. Her maternal instincts had kicked in, and she felt the need to hold the boy. He was so... Amazing.
The door swung open, to reveal a very excited Linneas standing in the doorway.
He was just grinning, not really saying anything. This wasn't anything unusual to the boy, after all, he was the first one to emerge from the Tome. Still, he thought it was best to keep his silence. After all, receiving responsiblity over a new child was something best experienced in silence. Or alone. Whichever it was.
He quietly went back to cleaning up, grinning knowingly at both the boy and Dragonfly.
Dragonfly looked to Linneas, wonder in her eyes as she held the boy to her chest. Dragonfly's face split into a lopsided grin as she made her way out of the study, and back into the Stationary shop.
"Lance," the small boy in her arms stated, "Me Lance,"
He fell silent once more, his arms wrapped comfortably around Dragonfly's neck, his sword clutched in his hand behind Dragonfly's neck. He nuzzled the crook of her neck gently, and his eyes slid half shut.
"Hello Lance..." she murmered, running her fingers through the boys forest hair, "I'm Dragonfly... I... I'm very happy to meet you,"
He nuzzled her again, and smiled softly, his arms tightening around her neck slightly.
And thus, the story of Lance began to unfold...
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:21 pm
 Post 1 -- Tall Tale's Post
Post 2 -- The Adventure Begins
Post 3 -- Table of Contents
Post 4 -- Rules
Post 5 -- Photographs
Post 6 -- The Protagonist
Post 7 -- The Guardian
Post 8 -- The Supporting Characters
Post 9 -- Allies and Enemies
Post 10 -- The Hoard
Post 11 -- Shiney Gifts
Post 12 -- Our Story Unfolds
Post 13 -- Exploring the World
Post 14 -- Holy Crapola!
Post 15 -- Legalities
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:19 pm
Who is allowed to post:
- Me, or my mule, Drathirden (For I am he and he is me)
- Other Tall Tale guardians
- People dropping off gifts (But only if you've PM'd me first -- This does not apply to Tale owners dropping off gifts, they can feel free to do so anytime)
- Those who have aquired special permission from me (ie, send me a PM, and see if whatever circumstance you want to post under, is ok by me)
Rules for posting gifts:
- Please try and limit gift giving posts to only one post, it makes my life easier
- When leaving a gift, please stay in character
- I'm repeating this one, I know, but unless you are an Tall Tale owner, PM me first if you want to leave a gift
Other:
- Please do not ask if you can have my Tall Tale, I am very lucky to have aquired him, and unless extreme circumstances arise, I'll be keeping Lance, and taking care of him.
- Do not steal the art! It belongs to someone else, that ISN'T you. (Unless you're Syrie. :3)
- Follow the rules!
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:57 pm
 Clicking on the pictures will bring you to the larger, uncerted versions.
Lance, as the child I recieved him. He was very shy when first I set eyes on him, but he's opened up to me. Ugh. Tybalt... I don't know what I'm going to do about Lance and Tybalt...
It's hard to believe how quickly he's grown. Sprouted like a weed! He's almost as tall as I am already! He looks so noble in those clothes- ready to take on any foe that he faces. I just hope that he won't have any real enemies for a good long time yet...
Art of Lance on a white horse by Syrie
Lance as a cowboy by Enoh Love
Artses by Baniru
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:58 pm
Coming soon...Lance's Words to Live By THE CHIVALRIC CODE
Prowess: To seek excellence in all endeavors expected of a Knight and other wise, seeking strength to be used in service of justice, rather than in personal aggrandizement.
Justice: Seek always the path of 'right', unencumbered by bias or personal interest. Recognize that the sword of justice can be a terrible thing, so it must be tempered by humanity and mercy. If the right you see rings true, agrees with others, and you seek it out without bending to the temptation of expediency, then you will earn renown beyond measure.
Loyalty: Be known for your unwavering commitment to the people and ideals you choose to live by. There are many places where compromise is expected; Loyalty is not amongst them.
Defense: The ideal knight was sworn by oath to defend his liege lord and those who depended upon him. Seek always to defend your nation, your family, and those whom you believe worthy of loyalty.
Courage: Being a knight often means choosing the more difficult path, the personally expensive one. Be prepared to make personal sacrifices in service of the precepts and people you value. At the same time, a knight should seek wisdom to see that stupidity and courage are cousins. Courage also means taking the side of truth in all matters, rather than seeking the expedient lie. Seek the truth whenever possible, but remember to temper your justice with mercy, or the pure truth can bring grief.
Faith: A knight must have faith in his beliefs, for faith roots him and gives hope against the despair that human failings create.
Humility: Value the first contributions of others; do not boast of your own accomplishments, let others do this for you. Tell the deeds of others before your own, according them the renown rightfully earned through virtuous deeds. In this way the office of knighthood is well done and glorified, helping not only the gentle spoken of, but also all who call themselves knights.
Largesse: Be generous in so far as your resources allow; Largesse used in this way counters gluttony. It also makes the path of mercy easier to discern when a difficult decision of justice is required.
Nobility: Seek great stature of character by holding to the virtues and duties of a knight, realizing that though the ideals cannot be reached, the quality of striving towards them ennobles the spirit, growing the character from dust towards the heavens. Nobility also has the tendency to influence others, offering a compelling example of what can be done in the service of rightness.
Franchise: Seek to emulate everything that has been spoken of as sincerely as possible. Not for gain but because it is right. Do not restrict your exploration to a small world, but seek to infuse every aspect of your life with these qualities. Should you succeed in even a tiny measure then you will be well remembered for your quality and virtue.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF THE CHIVALRIC CODE
I. Thou shalt believe all that the Church teaches, and shalt observe all its directions.
II. Thou shalt defend the Church.
III. Thou shalt repect all weaknesses, and shalt constitute thyself the defender of them.
IV. Thou shalt love the country in the which thou wast born.
V. Thou shalt not recoil before thine enemy.
VI. Thou shalt make war against the Infidel without cessation, and without mercy.
VII. Thou shalt perform scrupulously thy feudal duties, if they be not contrary to the laws of God.
VIII. Thou shalt never lie, and shall remain faithful to thy pledged word.
IX. Thou shalt be generous, and give largess to everyone.
X. Thou shalt be everywhere and always the champion of the Right and the Good against Injustice and Evil.
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:59 pm
  Name: Dragonfly Kestal Kitamia
Gender: Female
Age: Looks about 22 - 24
Weight: 135 Ibs.
Height: About 5"8'
Eye Colour: Sharp Golden Eyes
Hair Colour: Changes, though usually is Black, White/Grey, or Forest Green. On rare occasions, she'll be a red head. She's also taken to being partial to blue.
Physical Description: Her hair colour changes quite often, though she is partial to the colours red, white and forest green. Her eyes are a sharp golden, her fairly round features a portrayl of false innocence. She has two small demonic horns potruding from her head, and sometimes, she wears a briar of dried black roses. Her hair ranges from short, to extremely long, depending on when and how she gets it cut. Dragonfly's eyes shimmer with a mischievious air, a defiant smirk usually found upon her face. However, not long ago she found herself in a fight, and had her left eye slashed. Now she wears her hair over the injured eye, embarassed by the scar, and wanting to keep it as much of a secret as she can. She's not really enjoying being half-blind. She is just above average height, not short, not overly tall, just above average. She has a fairly nice figure, though it is a little on the chubby side.
Personality: For the most part, Dragonfly is a fairly quiet person, though when she becomes over-excited she can get, well, a bit hyper to say the least. She is quick witted, though can become slow at times too. An avid reader of anything she can get her hands on, she loves engulfing herself in history, though she loves the future and present just as much. A dreamer to no ends, she usually finds herself writing to express some of her pent up creativity. She has a fairly calm temperment, though when aroused to anger, she will resort to vicious tendancies. She can sometimes be extremely dark, and depressing though, if situations occur in her life to cause such violent moods.
History: Dragonfly Kitamia, a mischievious half-Drow, half-demon who travelled to Gaia to escape her murderous bloody past. She prefers not to talk about who she was, having left it behind long, long ago. It is unclear as to how she even found Gaia at all, but she's here now, and her home is where her heart is. She seems almost more like an imp, her cheerful mischievious qualities slightly hypocrytical of her old demonic self. She now contents herself with her books and artwork, casting her blood thirst away through the release of creativity.
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:01 pm
 
Dragonfly has no idea where this egg came from. Lance carried it in from the garden, and now she awaits to see what comes out of the egg. Lance guards it extremely protectively though...
Dragonfly believes that Valkyrie is nothing more than a plushie, and for the moment both Lance and Valkyrie like to keep it that way. Lance loves playing with Valkyrie, since the young neko shares Lance's love of knights, and things medieval. Valkyrie is Lance's squire, and the two are quickly becoming inseparable.
A dragon in a test tube, apparently delived by Vidya (though Dragonfly never saw the delivery). Lance seemed a little freaked out that a dragon would be in a tube, but nonetheless, he seems very attached to Merek.
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:02 pm
Adonis: My opinion of Donny has definitly changed. He's an okay guy. He lent me some nice shiney clothes, and he's a lot of fun to play with. I hope I go visit him and Vidya again real soon. n_n
Aido: Have not met yet.
Alala: Have not met yet.
Andrael: Have not met yet.
Angelus: Have not met yet.
Armel: I think that Armel and I have the makings of a great friendship. He wants to be a blacksmith- and I think that's really cool! And, every knight needs a good blacksmith to make and repair his armor... Mum says that Armel and I could be like Amidamaru and his best friend from Shaman King. I think that'd be really neat- but I have to spend more time with Armel first. Overall, I really like him. n_n
Aurora: Have not met yet.
Chailyn: Chailyn is one of the prettiest girl's I've ever met. She's prettier than any princess I've seen in my books for sure! I really like her a lot. We tried to catch a fishy, and then Chai bought me a fishy! I really like my koi. n_n I hope we get to play again really soon!
Elena: Another beautiful princess! I don't think her cog thing- Rasalus? I don't think it liked me very much, but I enjoyed Elena's company. I hope to see her again.
Ezra: Another cold blooded creature like me! He's very creative, and a lot of fun to play with! I hope we get to spend time togethor again soon.
Jiro: Have not met yet.
Howahkan: Have not met yet.
Kiarhu: Have not met yet.
Linneas: I think mum said that he was their breifly when I was first- er.. Born? But I don't ever remember seeing him.
Lyra: Have not met yet.
Lyris: I'm still figuring things out about her... I don't really know her all that well, but she seems like a nice person. I love her cat. n_n
Mehiyal: Have not met yet.
Miako: Have not met yet.
Nalira: Have not met yet.
Olivia: Have not met yet.
Onoway: Have not met yet.
Tybalt: SCUM OF THE EARTH! I hate him. I hate him a lot. >_>
Rasik: Have not met yet.
Rhea: Have not met yet.
Sage: Have not met yet.
Sylvester: I only met Sylvester very briefly at the Stationary Shop. He seems pretty cool to me.
Udell: Have not met yet.
Vidya: She's very... Uh... Air-headed, I think the expression is... I like Vidya a lot, but I don't agree with her being a pirate. It's not right to steal!
Ying: Have not met yet.
Yun: Have not met yet.
Zayne: Have not met yet.
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:03 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:06 pm
From Vidya Second Gift This is my squire, Valkyrie! He's real awsome! I really have to thank Vidya for bringing him over... Mum thinks he's just a plushie- but hoo. How little she knows!
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:07 pm
December 24th, 2005 :: Chapter 16 Dragonfly and Lance attend the Tall Tales's Christmas Party at the Stationary Store.
December 2nd, 2005 :: Chapter 15 Lance meets Ezra at the park, and the two hit it off quite well. Lance finds out he's not the only boy in the world with scales.
November 18th, 2005 :: Chapter 14 Lance discovers yet another gift from Chailyn on his doorstep, a sword! It's just one more step on Lance's journey to becoming a true knight (even if the sword is pink <3).
November 10th, 2005 :: Chapter 13 On another journey to Durem Dragonfly clumsily bumps into Pales, an inadvertantly, a new Tale. Lance and Armel hit it off, and Dragonfly introduces Armel to his new teacher, Morian.
October 31st, 2005 :: Chapter 12 Chailyn and Lance go trick or treating togethor. Lance dresses up as his hero and idol, Murtagh.
October 23rd, 2005 :: Chapter 11 Vidya stops by bringing Lance an odd plushie. The plushie bursts to life, and becomes Lance's squire. The two are definitaly going to become inseperable very quickly.
October 16th, 2005 :: Chapter 10 Chailyn buys Lance a fish, and Lance decides that he wants to build a koi pond to house his new friend.
October 8th, 2005 :: Chapter 9 Lance goes to the park, and encounters Elena.
October 7th, 2005 :: Chapter 8 Lance's growth quest arrives, and Lance meets Angelus and Silent while he and Dragonfly are out shopping.
September 12th, 2005 :: Chapter 7 Vincent takes Lance and Tobias to visit Vidya, and Adonis. Tobias also spends time with Sieanna.
August 9th, 2005 :: Chapter 6 Dragonfly and Lance take a journey to Aekea to visit Morian. The three go on a picnic, and Lance meets Chailyn and Anemone for the first time.
June 30th, 2005 :: Chapter 5 Vincent agrees to train Lance in the art of swordsmanship, and takes Lance on as his page.
June 7th, 2005 :: Chapter 4 Dragonfly and Lance take a trip to the Stationary store, where Dragonfly has planned a playdate with Lyris. Lance opens up to her, and seems to enjoy himself.
June 2nd, 2005 :: Chapter 3 Lance goes to the park with Adonis, Vidya and Mieke. The three encounter Tybalt there, who is older. Lance does not enjoy himself. At all.
???, 2005 :: Chapter 2 Lance briefly encounters Sylvester, Lyris, and her familiar Luna. Seems to enjoy their company.
April 17th, 2005 :: Chapter 1 Lance encounters Tybalt and Vidya, and doesn't seem to like Tybalt very much. At all.
April 17th, 2005 :: Prologue Lance is written, and our story begins.
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:08 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:10 pm
Dragonfly posts in dark blue. or black.
Morian posts in light blue.
Lance posts in green.
Valkyrie posts in orange.
Todo List:
- Finish Angelus/Lance PD
- Finish Elena/Lance PD
- Finish Chai/Lance PD
- Finish Armel/Lance PD
- Finish Ezra/Lance PD
- Introduce Valkyrie/Organize PD with Vidya to do so
- Find 5 Books
- Purchase/Draw the following:
- A New Sword (Buying from Vayamenda)
- A leather pouch/back pack
- A bow, and quiver of arrows (optional)
- A lance? (optional)
- A sheild with Lance's crest on it (drawing, in progress)
- Armor?
Other to do List:
- Draw a charm for Vidya's charm necklace.
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:12 pm
[ Message temporarily off-line ]
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