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Post by stardragon on Oct 6, 2005 13:01:21 GMT -5
(Malloriel and Nora)
"Ah good. One moment while I get a couple more sets." Nora said and taking the unchosen set went back into the supply room. Rummaging and a bit of bumping about could be heard the the Herald Housekeeper reappeared. "Here we go. Four sets total will get you started. Clean sets are delivered every other day. Today being the off day. Dirties go into the laundry chute in the bathing chamber." She added setting the new larger stack down in the previous set.
"Now what sort of chores are you used to doing? Any preference among them?" Nora asked sitting behind her desk and pulling out a blank chore schedule along with her master list.
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Post by arch on Oct 6, 2005 17:45:26 GMT -5
As Jakkar walked through the gate to the palace, after being stopped by a guard and asked some questions, he leaned heavily on Fahrns' side. He was still weak from after his family had been slaughtered before him just 4 days ago. He had been in shock for 2 of the days untill Fahrns' had broken him out of it. Continuing to walk up to whereever the path lead he thought :What a turn of events!:
:Yes, it's a lot different now isn't it Chosen?: She replied not being the same person she had been as he recovered.
:Yes it is...: He let his thoughts wander to what had happened in the last few days.
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Post by stardragon on Oct 6, 2005 17:56:10 GMT -5
(Tori, Karis, Myr, Jakkar and Fahrn)
Companion Tori was still standing in Companions Field watching the day pass by when she spotted the newly Chosen and his Companion head up the road.
{Fahrn, Nora is currently settling in another new trainee. I will ask Karis to have His Chosen escort Yours to Nora if you will take him to the stables and show him your stall to give her a moment or two.} Tori bespoke the other mare.
Karis was out farther in the Field but he easily called Myr to ask her to meet the new boy, she was done with the audiences anyway and had a spare moment so she readily agreed, heading out for the Companions stables.
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Post by arch on Oct 6, 2005 18:04:08 GMT -5
:Thanks Tori thats much apreciated, please tell Karis that the boy is still very shaken. His family was killed before his eyes.:
Jakkar and Fahrn had almost made it to the stables when Jakkar thought he saw someone. Instictivly he sank into the shadow made by Fahrn as much as he could against the pure white being.
:Stand up straight Chosen,: Fahrn said. :This is the Monarch's Own Herald Myr and her Companion Karis.: As they got into the stable Fahrn said :Here's my stall say hello to Myr and be polite!:
"H-h-hell-lo Miss," Jakkar started out stuttering which he never did. "I'm Jakkar."
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Post by stardragon on Oct 6, 2005 18:11:53 GMT -5
(Jakkar and Myr)
Myr smiled softly as Karis passed on the message about Jakkar. "Hello Jakkar and welcome to the Collegium. I'm Myr and this is Karis. We're very glad to meet you." She added with another smile.
"Now this is obviously the Companions stables." Myr said deliberately turning the attention off Jakkar so as not to overwhelm him. "That there is Fahrn's box, all her equipment is there except her saddle. That's kept in the tack room with the rest of the Companions. If you'll notice here," She pointed to some writing on the saddle Farhn was wearing. "That's a shortened version of her name and all her tack is likewise marked."
"Now if you'll come with me the Unpartnered Companions's groom will get Fahrn settled in while I take you to see Housekeeper. She'll get you settled in a room with uniforms and a chore schedule. Then you'll see the Dean about testing." Myr explained all the time keeping a careful eye on the boy without actually seeming to be watching him so closely.
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Post by arch on Oct 6, 2005 21:19:34 GMT -5
(Jakkar and Myr)
Jakkar immediatly decided he liked this Myr which was very unusual for him. He usually took a while before liking anyone. It must be becuase shes a Herald, he thought to himself.
"I've only heard a little bit about the whole testing thing. Is it just for knowledge or for somthing else? If its for knowledge, well, I was failing geography back home before.." Jakkar choked off what he was saying before he could get all weepy about it.
:It's ok Chosen: Fahrn whispered softly in his mind. :They understand, they have almost all suffered for some reason or another. They wouldn't dream of hurting you with that knowledge.:
Jakkar knew he could trust Fahrn and that she would bash in the face of anyone that hurt him... Just like she did to the assasin.
"Uh, will I be able to ride Fahrns often? And will I be able to continue using my daggers and things like that?" Jakkar was interested after his fears had been allayed by Fahrns.
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Post by stardragon on Oct 6, 2005 22:44:07 GMT -5
(Jakkar and Myr)
"Oh you'll see Farhn everyday several times at least. After today all her grooming and feedings are up to you. Plus since your Choosing is still so new you're required to spend a lot of time in each others presence for the first few weeks to solidify that bond. As for the testing, it is on general knowledge but also for Gifts. The Dean will explain more." Myr said as she motioned him to follow along.
"As for daggers. Weapons training is a requirement of being a Herald, most first years don't take it but if you already have experience let the Dean know and it'll be integrated into your classes this year." She explained.
"Now that wing there, closest to us is the Herald wing. Bardic and Healer's Collegiums are over on the other end of the Palace." Myr pointed to their far left. "Over there is the bridge over to Companions Field, which takes up an entire third of the grounds." She pointed out next.
"Now the ground floor of Heralds is classrooms, second floor is dorms, separated by the Common Room, boys on this side, girls the opposite. Third floor is the Library, you have access at anytime but books may not leave there." As Myr talked she walked leading the way to the double doors. "The underground floor houses the Kitchens and Housekeeper's Office and Supply room. Housekeeper is on this side." She opened one of the double doors and gestured Jakkar in ahead of her. "Just down that stairwell there." She pointed.
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Post by oelinuial on Oct 7, 2005 14:32:25 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Malloriel and Nora)[/glow]
Waited patiently as Nora rummaged around to find her several sets of uniforms in the right size. She then listened as she explained about getting clean ones and where to put dirty ones.
"Hm, chores." Laughing softly, "More like what chores haven't I done. Everyone gets to do every chore eventually in the Clan encampment. Though I liked best working with the horses or helping doing mending. Either was always soothing after hours of training with our Shaman."
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Post by oelinuial on Oct 7, 2005 15:22:27 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Amberhart and Vekia)[/glow] [glow=red,2,300]Arriving in Haven[/glow]
Morning dawned bright and clear and Amberhart and Vekia made quick work of breakfast. That seen to they began the work of getting ready to show up in Haven.
Vekia stretched and gave a great shake to settle her feathers. Then turning to Amberhart,"Did you have any parrticularr outfit planned to ourr arrrival Amberhart?"
Looking back over his shoulder from where he was rummaging in his packs. "Actually yes. I'd planned to wear that excruciateingly elaborate costume done all in shades of blue." Narrowing his eyes in mock suspcion,"Why, what do you have in mind Vek?"
Arching her neck and glancing at him in mock coyness, "Oh nothing much. I jusst thought it would make a much better imprresssion if we matched."
Amberhart laughed at her pose. He stared at the sky for a minute, picturing what they'd look like matched. Then grinning over at Vekia, "That's actually a remarkably good idea." Jumping up the went over to where he'd put Vekia's gear and rummaged around in her things for a minute or two. Crowing in trimuph he came up with several bags of dyes. Holding the dyes he walked over to show her. "If we dye your wing tips with these we will indeed match." Taking a closer look at her and thinking, "You'll look spectacular in the blue dyes with you colouring too."
Vekia visibly preened at that statement. Grinning and practically purring, "I will indeed Amberrharrt." She positioned herself for easy access and extending one wing, "Ssoonerr we sstarrt, the ssoonerr we can make ourr appearrance."
"True enough ke'chara. Let's get started."
It was several hours before he finished working on Vekia but the result was absolutely stunning. Wearing full formal harness with her Silver Gryphon badge, practically every piece of blue jewelry she owned (tastefully displayed so as not to appear gaudy), and the various blue dyes on her feather tips she made quiet the impression.
Finished Amberhart quickly repacked everything he'd used and got himself ready. It didn't take him near as long to do so as it had taken to get Vekia ready. In the end he braided several of Vekia's shed feathers (dyed blue of course), and blue crystals and beads into his hair. The outfit was very bit as elaborate as he'd warned and looked stunning on him, emphazing his deep blue eyes.
They quickly loaded up the basket for the final leg and set off.
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Roughly around noon they arrived over Haven and headed for the Palace. Vekia circled several times over the Palace complex before finding a courtyard large enough for her to land in. She angled down with the sun behind her and made a shallow, and dramatic approach. Setting the basket down she made a spectacularly showy landing.
Amberhart quickly lept out of the basket to unsnap the basket from Vekia's harness. That seen too they glanced at eachother and shrugging headed for the Palace.
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Post by stardragon on Oct 7, 2005 15:57:28 GMT -5
(Malloriel and Nora)
Nora smiled. "Mending then mostly, and a rotation of the others." She suddenly paused with that faraway look. "Ah we've another new trainee arriving, he'll be joining us shortly." She told Malloriel and went back to what she was saying before. "Have you Mage Gift then?" She asked since she knew that Shin'a'in mages had to become Shamans or go to the Tayledras. As she asked she was making notes on both pieces of paper in front of her as well.
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Post by stardragon on Oct 7, 2005 16:01:25 GMT -5
(Amberhart, Vekia and Shay)
Palace Guard Shay stepped forward to intercept the newly arrived pair. "Ambassadors, Palace Guard Shay, I've been asked to have you wait here for your escort." She said her voice soft but firm as befit her job.
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Post by oelinuial on Oct 7, 2005 16:20:08 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Malloriel and Nora)[/glow]
Malloriel nodded as Nora signed her up for mostly mending. She raised her eyebrows in interest as she said they'd be joined soon by a another new trainee.
Smiling and shaking her head, "No, I've no Mage Gift. Our Shaman has been helping me train my Mindspeech. It opened up two years ago." Laughing at the memory,"I thought I was going mad hearing all those voices in my head and I couldn't shut them out either. "
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Post by oelinuial on Oct 7, 2005 16:25:17 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Amberhart, Vekia, and Shay)[/glow]
Amberhart and Vekia quickly stopped when Guard Shay came over. Amberhart smiled and nodded politely, "Then we will gladly wait here for them to arrive."
Vekia meanwhile was trying to look at everything at once and still maintain her dignity.
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Post by arch on Oct 7, 2005 17:11:41 GMT -5
(Jakkar (waiting for Nora))
Jakkar sat down on the stairs just like Myr had told him and set himself at memorizing everything that had just been explained. He decided that this place was nice. He lost himself in the memories of the night his family had been murdered.
"NO! Please, please," wimpered his mother. "Don't hurt me, don't hurt them!"
Those had been his mothers dying words. She had been the second to go. It had started with his younger sister, then his mother, followed by his father and brother. He was lucky. Fahrns had broken in just after his brother had died and the assasin was turning on him. She bashed his skull in and said :I Choose you:...
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Post by stardragon on Oct 7, 2005 22:39:11 GMT -5
((OOC I didn't mean for Jakkar to sit and wait, she was just pointing down the stairs for him to go ahead of her. LOL it's an easy edit though, he can still get lost in thought as he walks, though down stairs that might be dangerous.))
(Jakkar and Myr)
Myr headed down the stairs she had indicated, they were easily wide nough for them to walk side by side. "Housekeeper is expecting us thanks to the Companions. I'm told she's with another new arrival as well. So you'll have at least one year mate. And I think another is due in the nest day or so." Myr added, another tidbit from the Companion grapevine. Reaching the bottom of the stairs she knocked on the door down there. "Here we are."
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