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Post by Alcander on Dec 25, 2007 12:11:39 GMT -5
At the mountain close to Acropolis, stands the great palace to the king and queen of Athens. There Alcander and his wife Daphne lives among family and servants, if trouble is caused in the country it is often brought to them. The palace they own is huge and strong, made by the best stones of greek itself and gold attached to it. Two great statues of the great gods Zeus and Hera stands at each side of the gate, guarding the palace along with the best guards of Athens. The throne room within were large and long, kept up by pillars from floor to roof as the throne to king and queen stands infront. Floors made in colored glass, importet from Egyp itself as silk of east hangs down wherever needed. At the sides of the throne room lays bedrooms, guest rooms, kitchen, dinner hall and more as rich the royals are.
Alcander was gentle walking threw his halls as footsteps behind him could be heard, it surely sounded as if it was his queen but still unsure he was. The sun stood high as the morning breeze had swept across the land, next day was to start and many news with it. He just hoped it would be good news, and not any bad ones. However great protected he and his wife where, afterall they were royals. Slowly he turned around to see, curious if it was his wife or any other.
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Post by Daphne on Dec 25, 2007 13:45:03 GMT -5
It was early, and Daphne has woken up only a few moments ago, and found herself lonely in the bed she shared with her husband Alcander. So she had stood up, and dressed herself properly before she stepped out of the halls, knowing where she could find Alcander. She walked towards the throne hall, and quietly opened the back doors and slipped through. She walked inside, and saw her husband walking in front of the throwns, forth and back.
She slowly walked towards him, silently at first. At last she spoke "Alcander, what are you doing out here so early?" she asked him. "What is troubling you?" She had known him for a very long time now and knew that something was going through his mind, maybe something even was worrying him.
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Post by Alcander on Dec 31, 2007 10:47:22 GMT -5
As Alcender heard his wife speaking behind him, his attention was drawn toward her. Her voice was as clear as it could be in the halls of Athenians, the large echo went on while she waited on respond from her husband. With a smile he turned looking at her, glad to see her again after the great night they spent. She easily understood when something was wrong, mostly he used to leave when things were troubling him."My love."He spoke whispering, moving forward to touch her as he kept on speaking."You know me to well." With a slight hug he embraced and kissed her cheek, glad to have her close.
"Nothing serious is troubling me, however I do fear our land is in danger. Threats lays at our doorstep, while we do nothing than wait."Alcander spoke, holding his wife hands in his as he looked her. She was beautiful, one of the greatest woman he had taken as wife thought the most prettiest was chosen as oracles to the gods. Having Daphne was a great pleasure, she was not just beautiful but also wise in times at need. Her love for him made him happy, together they where strong as both were great.
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Post by Daphne on Dec 31, 2007 12:06:53 GMT -5
Daphne was smiling, awaiting him now to come towards her after she spoke. Indeed, she knew him well, she had known him for a long time now and had studied his behaviour. She knew him inside out, he could not keep something secret from her. She gladly kissed him back when he embraced her and kissed her, then broke the kiss so that he could speak on. She had her head leaned against his chest, her hands wrapped around his waist.
"Athen? Why in danger, my love? Do you speak of Sparta... or Persia, of some military powers?" She asked him in return, although already guessing what it was that caused so much trouble. However, Athen was strong, it could stand on its own, but it also has very powerful allies. Daphne would not let any trouble, any pain and ruin come to Athen, she loved the city and the people there, and would do anything to save its glory.
She was looking up to her husband, to Alcander, with loving warm eyes. She loved him, more than her life, and she wished she could take away the doubt and troubles from his mind. She was a little freezing and moved closer towards him, the dress she was wearing was light, as in summer the days in Greece were terribly hot, but it was not yet warm, the sun only had risen. The dress was made of white linen, but over these she wore light blue silk which let shine through the white beyond. The blue underlined her eyes and her light fair hair, therefor blue was her favourite color and most of her clothes were made out of blue fabrics.
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Post by Alcander on Dec 31, 2007 21:36:29 GMT -5
"No, I do not fear the Persian Empire. After we defeated them and they retreated without fleet or army, I believe not they are willingly to sacrifice more men for the cause of expanding their territory. We just have to be sure, our shores stay safe and our fleet are strong. However Spartans has grown strong, even their numbers has gone down. The city of ours needs to be rebuilt, after our need to flee in past. We need to strengthen our land, even now we are easy exposed for any attack." Alcander responded his wife, holding her as close he could as her body touched his gently. She was lovely where she stood, the blue dress she was wearing surely made him feel special. Different to the Spartans, Athenians were more used to show feelings instead of hiding them even they shared the same strength as their fellow Greeks.
Alcander himself was wearing the typical clothing that royals often used in Athens, with white silk covered around his body, surrounded by jewels and gold in bracelet and rings. None crown was upon his head, but the glory and his name he still kept. With the best wishes he wanted the kingdom to be secure, safe from enemies and others greedy for power. A lot was needed if defense were to be built, thought with wise thoughts and money to build he would make it happen. Gladly he held onto Daphne, smiling at her as they looked at each other. Slowly he touched her cheek softly, happy that she was his wife and him her husband. With a slight move, he kissed her as he waited for respond.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 1, 2008 15:08:19 GMT -5
Being kissed again, Daphne first gave in to the kiss, deepening it passionately, but then retreated and broke it. they had urgent matters to discuss and should not let their feelings, their love for each other and their affection alter their thinking and planing. She still was holding his hand although, with both of her hands, and looked up to his warm, kind eyes. She stayed silent for another few moments, thinking what would be best to reply, how they could serve their country best, what they could do to protect their people.
"Alcander, my love, we still should not underestimate the Persians either. Although they have lost the war, they have a huge empire and many men under their command. However, you are right, my dear, the Spartans might be our greatest worry in this situation. What do you propose to do? We have a strong army, and even more people to recruit if needed. We have a strong fleet." She spoke, trying to give him a few hints of a possible way for solution and hoped that she could help him.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 2, 2008 8:00:29 GMT -5
Alcander curiously listened to his wife and lover Daphne as she spoke about urgent matters, however smiling he looked at her, but in deep thoughts cause things to figure where needed. Many threats laid close their borders, and something was needed to make it better safe. Carefully he held onto her hands as her both had his in hers, happy about the kiss he looked down at her, speaking in return to what she had said."Your right, however I think the best we could do is to send a messenger to other countries close by. That would secure our borders and our people future, although some may be difficult to convince, as the Spartans for example. United we stood in the wars against Persia, but now we all are back to normal and alliances might be difficult to achieve again."
As it was said he sonly stepped over to his throne close by, touching it with his hand he did as he watched it with amazed eyes. Thinking about the past he sat down, slightly he sighed but turned once again looking at Daphne that stood before him. She looked lovely where she stood, the cloths she had on was fitted for warm conditions and therefore not much she had on then cloths made of thin fabric. After some time of thinking he stood up, the past and his queen had gripped his mind, however never before had he been happier then he was now. With a smile he watched her, embracing her with his one hand as he wanted her closer then before while waiting on the advices she had to give.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 2, 2008 10:50:59 GMT -5
"In the wars with Persia we were united with Sparta, my love, why not trying this again if it really is necessary? Do you think they really would attack once more after losing twice before already?" Daphne asked her husband, looking up to him as he was taller than herself. Could they be sure that Persia would wish to attack, or Sparta? No threat yet had come to their ears, or at least not to hers.
Daphne watched Alcander taking seat on his throne, a magnificent view this was and it made her love him even more. She knew him too well after all these years, and when he stood to embrace her just another time, she smiled while holding him close. After a while she stood back, and spoke. "I do not know much of war business, or alliances or how to rule a country to keep it save from any threats. But you do, Alcander, and I am sure you will decide for the right option." She spoke, her hand in his.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 2, 2008 16:36:11 GMT -5
Alcander watched Daphne with a smile as he listened to the words she spoke, not only beautiful she was but also wise. The words she spoke interested him very much, cause what she said were true. Slightly he nodded to the last words she said, still holding her hands as he wished to kiss her after short time of waiting."Your right, my love. However I do think you know some things of war, as you so much speaks like a true warrior at times indeed. Maybe I should send an messenger to Sparta, at least it will give an answer to the questions I need answered." Alcander spoke in return to the wife he loved, curious in what more ideas she had.
Slowly he leaned closer, watching her still deep into the eyes as he saw the love she cared for him. Carefully he touched her neck, making it comfortable for her to enjoy. Moving close to kiss her passionately with love and care, with her by his side nothing could go wrong. Deep it went and long it lasted, but as finished kissing he smiled more then ever. He loved her, by all his heart and so wished her to have the best. Quickly he turned nodding to the guard close by, telling him to send a messenger to Sparta as needed it was. With it being done, he now could concentrate on other important things as his queen Daphne.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 2, 2008 18:37:49 GMT -5
"That is a good decision you made, the right one my love. I am proud of you." Daphne said in her fair, light voice. "If either the Spartans or the Persians would wish for war, and if their leaders are honourable men, then they will declare war through these messangers. Although I doubt this." Daphne added before kissing him back, lovingly. She hoped it was the right decision for them to make, but could not think of one single reason why it should not be. She smiled at him as well, then went on "Alcander, so what are your day's plans? Am I included in any of them?" She asked him, to keep their conversation going.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 2, 2008 20:41:51 GMT -5
"Indeed, well as we will send a messenger to our neighbor countries I believe we could take a walk to Acropolis. Or what do you say, my love?" Alcander spoke asking curiously, wondering if she liked what he suggested. Long had it been since they had visited the temple of gods, it was time for them to do so again he believed. Carefully he kept holding onto her hands, watching her deep into the eyes as he wished her to stay with him for the rest of the day. From the position he stood the wind could gentle be felt as it went threw the halls of their palace, slightly their hair blowed but stopped as the wind sonly vanished.
Proud the guards stood by, watching the royals as safe they wanted them. To the Athenians Alcander and Daphne was most important of all, like the gods who protected them. If ever something was to happen them, the people would go at war to revenge them. Respected the king and queen surely was, as they threated the people with respect and honor. Both came from two important families, however his parents once were the rulers of Athens until they died long ago as the parents of Daphne once did. She was the only left of her family, most of them had died in war and some vanished in the hidden, but with time she had survived as wife of Alcander.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 3, 2008 10:39:44 GMT -5
"Acropolis, that sounds lovely. You know how I adore Athene's statue at the entrance, I could stand there, honouring her forever." Daphne said smiling. "Then I need to get ready for a walk although. In the meantime you could send out the messengers." She told him, she could not take a walk and risk her dress getting filthy, the dress had cost sums and was a present Alcander once had given to her, she wanted to take special care of it.
"Maybe we could meet outside the palace in a few minutes, my love?" she asked him, "or would you need more time with the messengers?" If messengers were to be sent, they needed all possible information about what to tell, how to argue, possible counters of the kings an d lords to whom the message should be sent. This was much work, and surely would take some time for Alcander she now noticed. Maybe they would take their walk a little later then.
Daphne herself honoured the Acropolis of Athens, she worshiped Athene as the goddess of the city of Athens, and she tried to visit the steep hill with the many temples and altars on it weekly to bid the gods for fortune for her country, to show and prove them that the Athenian people still held on on their belief in them. The Athenian people therefor were proud of their queen and king. Although many philosophers and great thinkers dwelt in Athens who denied the existence of the gods and more and more people shared their beliefs, Daphne thought, and was right there, that even although it was not sure the gods really did exist, that there was no true proof at this time anymore and the glory of the Olympic gods had decreased lately, worshiping the gods and goddesses and pleading for the luck of Athens brought strength to the people, to their beliefs, most of all to their hope.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 3, 2008 14:10:03 GMT -5
A man rode through the streets of Athens, his black horse was a beautiful beast, sleek and swift as a bird. It was an Egyptian horse, as could be seen by it's colour, form and speed as it flew towards the Palace. When it arrived the man pulled on the reins and stepped down, his dark Egyptian skin perfectly visible to the Greeks around, he wore only a blue kilt, the colour of the Egyptian Royal house. Two Greek men, obviously Athenian, took his horse to look after for him as he walked briskly into the Palace and spoke to one of the guards, asking to be taken to the King of Athens. He was told to wait for a moment.
The man's name was Akhom, meaning "Eagle". An appropriate name, he often thought to himself, as messenger of the Pharaoh himself. He didn't look too dissimilar to the Pharaoh either, the same length hair, the same height and size. The man shook his head, ridding himself of these thoughts, who was he to liken himself to his King, a God? "Think of it no more." He said to himself, looking around. Was he waiting for somebody to show him to the King or for the King himself, he thought, wondering why it seemed to be taking so long. Then again, he had been lost in thought and had lost track of time, it could've been under a minute.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 3, 2008 15:39:12 GMT -5
"Yes, go and get ready. Then we meet outside within some time, however take on something nice would you. After all, we are going to see the temples of gods." Alcander spoke with a smile, watching his wife as the fairest and wisest of all. She looked very beautiful from were she stood, and so held her close within his hand. Deep he watched her into the eyes, seeing how much she cared for him and the gods. Athene`s was the god of Athens, goddess of strategy, war and victory. He knew how close she stood his wife, however great it was that she prayed for her people and family.
Sonly after the words to his wife were spoken, a messenger of Egypt had arrived the city of Athens. Guards that had cached the sight of the man, had gone to Alcander to tell the news of what was happening. Quickly the guard stepped over to the king and queen, telling that some from distant land was waiting outside for them to come. With a nod the king returned, accepting to the see the man who wished to speak."I must go, my love. A messenger of Egypt is waiting, its best for us to not let him wait to long. You may come with me if you wish, but if we are to see the temples, you should get ready instead."With that being said, he turned and went over to the emissary of Egypt.
"Welcome, friend of Athens. I see and hear you come from Egypt, what matters may this bring?" Alcander spoke out loud, watching the Egyptian that stood before him. Guards around still stood stand, ready if needed. Shields for defense and spears for attack, if this was a trick and the king was to be attacked, they quickly would come to rescue. However by the look of the stranger, it seemed he wanted no harm.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 3, 2008 16:51:19 GMT -5
Daphne was just on her way leaving the Throne hall to her own chambers when a couple of guards quickly entered the room, walking over to the royal couple and whispered news in Alcaner's ear. A messanger from Egypt had arrived, this was all Daphne could hear. She knew, Alcander now had to leave, politics was not an easy matter and it required much time. She could not be much of help to him, so decided she would leave for her own chamber as she had planned in first place. "No, my love, I will retreat to our rooms and will wait until you have time for me, maybe you invite the messanger to stay for a few days, then you can introduce me to him?" She suggested, before turning to the back exit. She planned on returning after some time, joining Alcander and the messanger if he still was there at this time, to hear herself what they were talking about.
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