With things not going so well in Wistvale, Redblade thought he needed some time away from the town to think things through and meditate on what was to come. He was now a fugitive and working for what may very well be the worst known thief known to anybody, and one simple mistake could cost him his life.
There was a time when things weren't so complicated, and he would cherish those memories whenever he had a chance. The best places he could enjoy those moments were on the outside of Wistvale's walls, in the woods as he enjoyed the sceneray that would relax his nerves from the life he lived now.
The masked warven would normally take a walk in the woods at night, when he was alone and everyone was asleep, but this time he planned to be gone longer than he normally would. Having left early before the sun began to rise, he hoped to find another town nearby in hopes to make some cash somehow.
((This an adventure for Alex to GM and anybody that is not wanting to kill Red. )
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
::About an hour and a half's walk from the town walls, the sun is begining to brighten and the insects chirp to great the coming day. Soon birds would follow as they wake to find their first meals...
And they were not the only things seeking something to eat at this time. Ahead Red could see a rising pillar of smoke as if from a fresh campfire. The morning breeze carrying the scent of roasting meat.::
Redblade had already had his breakfast, so he was not really hungry at the time, but he was the curious type of person and would always to take up on any opportunity that rose to work on his stealth skills. He catiously creeped up to the camp fire, staying in the shadows of the trees as much as possible to get a better look as to who was camping there.
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
Shiryu was new in town, she had a vision telling her to go to Wisvale as that's where her destiny awaited. What her destiny was, that was yet to reveal itself. Going towards the city, her shield slung across her back, Shiryu began to admire the scenery of her new home town and decided to take a quick stroll through the forest - whatever destiny awaited her, it wasn't going anywhere.
After a little while, Shiryu spotted the smoke. Gripping her spear a bit more tightly in case of bandits, she wandered up close, hoping to meet some of the townsfolk instead.
::As the strangers approach, one directly and one in stealth, they see a simple camp set on a flat area beneath some trees. A tent has been erected and a small campfire burns with a spitted rabbit over the flames, the source of the smell.
Sitting on a log near the fire and tending her meal was a Sonari. A bow and quiver setting near at hand, along with a sword and small axe hanging from a belt from a low branch.
She looks up to great Shiryu with a smile.::
"Well met, stranger.
Heading in or out of town?
And is the other one a friend of yours?"
::If she paused to try, Shiryu would hear the sound of something moving in the treeline, just out of sight. Whatever it was, it sounded larger than an animal and was trying to move unnoticed.::
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.
I kill with my heart."
Hearing how he was already spotted, Redblade felt no need to remain hidden. It disappointed him to realize he had lots to learn to become a stealth assassin some day.
Regardless, they were only two beautiful women and did not seem like a threat, so he figured it would be better to present himself without his mask since it seemed to scare people away. Once he removes his mask, he enters the camp site hoping they were not from Wistvale and had seen the wanted posters of him. He did not want to have to protect himself against them.
Good morning ladies. I was only taking a walk, and one can never be too sure of who he bumps into and what intentions they have. I didn't mean to startle anybody. If I did, I apologize.
He remained where he was with his arms in clear visibility, so to not look like any type of threat to them. The warven would know better if he was not trusted nor accepted to walk away.
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
Well met indeed, Sonari.Shiryu shouts with a short not,as she approaches closer and as Redblade reveals himself, she points to him with her spear adding;
"I do not know who this is. I've just came to town under the mighty guidance of Lii, hope I'm not mistaken thinking that Wistvale is nearby, and hopefully you're one of the townsfolk?
Also..May I join you by the fire?"
It was only polite to ask, and should Dani allow her to, Shiryu would put the spear down, and sit down by the Sonari.
::Dani smiled at each in turn and gestured for the strangers to take a place by the fire if they wished.::
"Indeed. One can never be to careful these days. Bandits and other strange things roaming the wilds."
::There was something familiar about the man. Like she had seen him before, though she knew she had not. Perhaps it was someone similar she was thinking of. She decided to let it pass for now.::
"My name is Dani, and yes I am currently from Wistvale. Tho I do try to still spend as much time outside their walls as time and duties will allow.
You are both welcome to share as I break my fast, if you are in need of a meal."
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.
I kill with my heart."
The warven seemed content that neither one of them seemed to recognize him, so he step forward and sat opposite to the girls across from the campfire. He had both hands out towards the fire to feel the warmth.
It's nice to meet you Dani and thanks for the invite. My name is Sen by the way. Its hard to find people like you now-a-days that would offer a meal to a complete stranger. I give you credit for that. It says alot about you.
He smiled as he continued to enjoy the fire in front of him, with both girls making the view even much more enticing.
So what's your name?
He asked the elf-like being.
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
"I am Shiryu, crusader of Lii. Under his divine guidance I found this town and await my destiny. It is good to meet you. " The crusader introduced herself.
They've seen like a decent people and Shiryu didn't see the point of secrecy. She enjoyed the company of others, and maybe they were even fellow followers of Lii.
"Tell me, Sen, Dani are any of you believers?" She enquired. Shiryu was curious to what this town and it's inhabitants were like, as well as what destiny did await her.
Upon Dani offering him a piece of meat, Redblade shook his head with a smile. He knew it was bad manners to not accept a good meal from someone kind enough to do so, but it was better than taking a chance of being poisoned.
He listened to them speak of gods, which was not a good subject to talk to anybody about, for the fact that not everyone believed in them including him. So he thought it would be wise to not talk about it at all and see fi they would change the subject to something more interesting. Meanwhile he would throw some dry branches near him into the fire from time to time.
GM NOTE:: Redblade is a known felon and escaped criminal. This can and should effect all interactions with certain people that would be aware of his status. Especially the Sentinels.
"I fought the law and then I was broken out... Is that a bad thing?"
"Devotion to gods is the highest honour for any being, given their prayers are answered. I consider myself a lucky one.
]i] Shiryu let out a small sigh, eyeing the food. She was hungry, but couldn't allow herself to fall into the temptation - it was not by her code, to take something for free. Instead, she turned to Sen; [/i]
"What brings you here, quiet one? I can sense, there is something more than just walk."
::What an interesting pair. One seemingly quiet and reserved, the other more than willing to speak her mind.
She considered herself somewhere in the middle. Quiet at times, but willing to say what needed to be said when the time came.
With a shrug, she tore herself a portion of the cooked hare with her hands. She began to peel off smaller bites from this with her fingers, licking the grease that ran down onto her hand as she went.
She imagined her mother's outrage at her actions and smiled.
Welcoming, she may be, but the proper lady her mother wished for she was not.
She enjoyed her meal in silence as she listened to what the man would say, her curiosity peaked.::
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.
I kill with my heart."