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Post by Hiei Jaganshi on Jan 12, 2006 14:28:32 GMT -5
(Ari and Midnight)
Midnight trotted through the crowds in the streets of Corus, Ari still seated quite casually on her back. Midnight made her way towards the palace with minimal direction from Ari.
Reaching the palace courtyard, Ari swung easily out of her saddle. Patting Midnight's neck, she gathered up the reins, leading her faithful mare towards the stables. Now, you behave. You got that, Midnight? she said firmly to the pitch-black horse. Trained as a Shang warrior and born a commoner, it still showed in both Ari's speaking voice and her mental voice. Midnight meekly lowered her head, the picture of innocence. Spotting a hostler, Ari asked, "Where exactly should I go to request work as an instructor?"
((Someone take control of the hostler, please. I cannot for the life of me remember where exactly she needs to go, so please help me! -.-U))
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Post by oelinuial on Jan 13, 2006 9:40:43 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Ari, Midnight, and hostler)[/glow]
The hostler scratched his balding head briefly. "Well ma'am t'would be the Trainin' Master ye'd see I reckon. Him as in charge of the pages."
Smiling and holding out his hand to Midnight, "I kin stable this beauty fer ye and point ye in the proper way to his office if ye'd like. Or ye kin care fer the black lady yersef and then I'll direct ye over to the Trainin' Master. Which ever suits ye best."
He waited respectfully for her to reply.
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Post by Hiei Jaganshi on Jan 13, 2006 13:58:29 GMT -5
(Ari, Midnight, and hostler)
Ari smiled at the hostler and rubbed Midnight's nose. "Thank you. I'll take care of Midnight, then you can show me to the Training Master, alright?" She clicked her tongue to her mare, saying, Come on, Midnight. Let's go get you rubbed down. Midnight followed her and chose her own stable. Ari grinned and hunted down a curreycomb((sp?)). Rubbing her faithful mare down, she removed the saddle and bridle. There you go. Now remember, you behave. No biting, she reminded Midnight, who lipped her shirt affectionately. Turning to the hostler, Ari nodded. "Done. Lead on."
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Post by oelinuial on Jan 16, 2006 17:09:05 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Yaren, Corin, and Valt)[/glow]
Yaren nodded knowing the two were related. He approved of family sticking together. With the last pair settled he turned to face down the hall and spoke so that he could be heard by all, "Sponsor's you have till the next bell to see that your charges are settled and get to the dinning hall." Raking his gaze over all, "Tardiness will not be tolerated so be on time." Nodding one last time, "Dismissed." With that he strode purposefully down the hall towards his office, leaving the pages behind.
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Post by oelinuial on Jan 16, 2006 17:20:10 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Ari and hostler)[/glow]
The hostler waited while she tended to her mount, which didn't take very long at all.
Smiling cheerfully, "Now then, here's how ye get t' the Trainin' Masters place. Go threw yon doors and keep goin' till ye reaches the second crossin'. Then ye bare t' th' right, go down one passage and turn t' yer left. After that keep on till ye see the stairs to yer left, go past them and take next right. That will put ye in the hall as holds his office. Trainin' Masters' be fifth on yer left from turnin'."
Chuckling, "If'n ye gets lost just ask on o' the servants and they'll point ye in the right direction."
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Post by Hiei Jaganshi on Jan 16, 2006 18:19:55 GMT -5
(Ari, hostler, Firesong)
Ari thanked the hostler and entered the palace. Following the hostler's directions, she made her way through the palace. She got lost one or two times, but each time she managed to retrace her steps and continue on her way. She eventually reached the Training Master's office. She smoothed her hair and tunic before knocking on the door.
Bored, Firesong shifted restlessly. Launching herself into the air, she headed for the palace and began to circle it, making sure she was still cloaked in her magic. ---May I join you yet?--- she demanded Ari.
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Post by stardragon on Jan 16, 2006 18:42:19 GMT -5
((OOC strictly ooc posts should be posted on the ooc board in Tortal so I'm removing those posts )) (Arianna, Kalarina) Aria let out a breath she hadn't realised she'd been holding when Queenscove was finally sponsored and she offered Kalarina a weak smile, she'd really worried for the boy for a moment. When yaren was gone she turned fully to Kalarina. "What would happen if someone didn't sponsor a new page?" She asked in a low tone.
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Post by Senna on Jan 18, 2006 4:58:33 GMT -5
(Corin and Valt)
Valt waited calmly as the weapon master strode aways, then moved quickly. Corin, after a startled instant, followed after his cousin. Valt led the way to a door and pushed it open, and sat down on the bed, abruptly. "You stay here," he informed his kinsman. "Hurry up, unpack, change your clothes, wash your face- you don't want to look like a lower class vagabond," he said, disdainfully. "And whatever you do, don't listen to what the others say- those girls don't belong here and you DO. So act like it." He narrowed his eyes as he assessed Valt as the younger page hurriedly splashed his face and dried off. "Now come on, we gotta get food before the girls do, goodness knows men need it more than a silly wench would!" He snickered, and Valt smiled as well. Feeling a little better about himself and a bit more disdainful of the handful of new female pages, he shut the door of his room behind him, and hustled down the hallway towards the smell of food.
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Post by ForeverFrostWings on Jan 18, 2006 8:54:10 GMT -5
(Colan and Jorlen)
Colan looked to his sponsor trying not to show his feeling's upon his face for if he did he would now, look quite lost. He then asked "Are you nervous about becoming a squire?" He took a step forward supposing he should be heading to his allocated room. " Who are all the teachers here?" Colan was bursting with nerves and questions. He hoped with all his heart he wasn't annoying his sponsor he wouldn't want to do that as he had very nearly missed out on one all together.
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Post by oelinuial on Jan 18, 2006 17:26:59 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Ari and Yaren)[/glow]
As Yaren approached his office from the pages wing he heard what sounded like knocking. Frowning, as he wasn't expecting anyone, continued down the hall.
Reaching his office he was rather surprised to find a woman waiting outside. Clearing his throat to get her attention, "And what can I do for you?"
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Post by oelinuial on Jan 18, 2006 17:34:20 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Kalarina and Arianna)[/glow]
Kalarina also let out a breath when Queenscove was finally sponsored. She'd no idea why it had taken so long for someone to step forward and sponsor the boy. She was also mildly surprized at who finally sponsored him as she'd heard that Jorlen had never chosen to act as sponsor for anyone before.
Turning to Arianna, "It would definately not be a good thing. I don't think there's ever been in an instance where a page was left without a sponsor so I don't really know."
Dusting her hands on her pantlegs, "Now then. Are you unpacked yet? If not I'll help so we won't be late. Training master takes a very dim view on tardiness so make sure your never late to anything. But undoubtably you will be at least one so just take whatever punishment he gives you and don't make a fuss."
"Oh you might want to change into your uniform before dinner. It's not actually required the first day but it never hurts to make a good impression."
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Post by oelinuial on Jan 18, 2006 17:47:15 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Jorlen and Colan)[/glow]
Jorlen watched the training master leave before turning to Colan. He shrugged, "No, not really. The big examinations are not that much different from the little ones so I'm not that nervous."
Staring at the ceiling, "Our teachers huh. Well there's Yaren for most of the combat arts, except hand-to-hand which is usually taught by one of the Shang warriours; Varnessaraliana teaches the class on Immortals ,she's a Basilisk by the way; Mithran priests for all the scholarly stuff, except history which is taught by Sir Trelore; those with magic take lessons from Master Rennon; those with healing gifts take lessons from the Palace Healer Sareena; and the Master of Ceremonies."
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Post by Senna on Jan 18, 2006 19:33:11 GMT -5
((Oelinuial... I think you meant the name "Colan" instead of Corin... heh..))
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Post by Hiei Jaganshi on Jan 18, 2006 20:42:18 GMT -5
(Ari, Yaren)
As Ari spun, surprised, her eyes flashed pale green. Seeing Yaren, she bowed and said, "Are you th' Training Master? I was hopin' to find work here. In th' City, I heard that more instructors for th' pages and squires were wanted, and I wished to apply for th' position." Straightening, she regarded Yaren with eyes that were now back to their normal dark blue. Suddenly she heard Firesong demand when she could join her. She sighed mentally and ordered, Stay put. I know I’m just a human, but I know this world better’n you do. My judgement is more reliable when it comes to humans. I’ll let you know when you can come, don’t worry. She returned her attention to Yaren. Her magical conversation with Firesong had taken only a few short moments.
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Post by ForeverFrostWings on Jan 18, 2006 20:42:57 GMT -5
Colan continued down the hall looking at Jorlen as he spoke for that was polite. "Shangs? cool." He commented. When Jorlen mentioned 'those with magical gifts' he wondered if that included him. A traveling sorcerer had visited Queenscove and told his parents that his strange ability to calm rampaging horses was his power of horse magic. Was that teachable? "Jorlen? What king of magic to they teach?" His room was not far now so perhaps he had time for that last question.
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