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Post by Alcander on Jan 5, 2008 22:16:19 GMT -5
Before the messenger decided to leave he gentle bowed in return, in respect for his words that had been exchanged between them. Cause great deals was now made between Athens and Egypt, that would serve them well in time to come. As his wife answered instead he did not need to speak, but as he left he wished him a good stay and a pleasant trip to his country. It was good that such agreement had been made, thought now he wished to focus on other things then business of allegiance.
Smiling he turned looking back at his wife, glad that she was with him alone so they now could talk in peace and quiet. In answer to her questions he answered smiling, as he took her hands in his to watch her deeply into the eyes."No, I don't have anything else planned. It is time for us to see the temples, as we figured earlier."As he said so he gracefully turned aside, wanting to link her hands with his so they together could walk to Acropolis."You look beautiful, I see you have changed cloths."
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Post by Daphne on Jan 6, 2008 8:41:28 GMT -5
"That is good news." Daphne answered to her husband, glad that he could provide some spare time for his wife. It was not often that they could spend almost the whole day together, walking in their country, talking. "Then you have sent all messengers needed to other countries?" She asked, while looking back into his eyes. She began to walk towards the main gates now, together with him, her hands in his still, although she let slip her right hand out of his grip so that they could walk better beside each other.
Daphne was relieved that her husband has found time for her, as he was a busy man. As king, he continuarily had to think of all possibilities to keep his people safe, to see threats as long as possible before they would arrive the city. The queen on the other hand had no such worries. She stayed behind, being her husband a good advisor at times, otherwise spending her day quietly behind. She would help the servants if she wished, or she would read ancient books and scripts, studying to enlarge her knowledge and mind. She tended to her people in a more personal way, but for men this might seem like boring days.
To answer his compliment, she grinned even more and spoke "Really, you like it? I just bought it last week, it is very new." She told him, moving with her hips so that the dress would wave around her legs as if the wind would move it.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 6, 2008 11:56:04 GMT -5
"The messengers are sent, so no need to worry about them anymore."Alcander answered with a smile, in return to the words she had spoken. Having her alone was something he appreciated, cause not often had he time to be with her. His work took a lot of his time, which made them both miss each other dearly. He just hoped he did not make her sad or bored when he was gone, cause most of all he wished her to be happy. Daphne was a quite beautiful woman, who he had loved from the first moment they had meet.
As she turned to walk with him, he went along. Gentle as proud he was, he linked her arm with his and slowly they stepped out of their palace together. Curiously he kept listening to what she spoke, cause lovely her words was as it made him feel happy."You really look lovely in that dress, my love."He said, smiling as he watched her walk beside him. The moves she made in her dress were elegant, which somehow made him feel more in love then ever before.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 6, 2008 13:00:38 GMT -5
Daphne stepped out of the palace throne hall, into the fresh air of greece for the first time this day. Still her hand was in Alcander's, and he walked on slowly, although she stopped for one moment to look around and breathe in the air. It smelled as if honey was in the air, together with many herbs and flowers, two oleander bushes were planted right ahead of them. Beautiful this day was, hardly any clouds ahead.
At last she continued to walk with her husband, down the steps of the palace from where they already could see the high Acropolis above them. A small path led up to the city of temples, guarded by old oil and olive trees on both sides. "Good, my love. And thank you. But I... I have had an idea before, maybe we should send a messenger to Rome as well? As two of my cousins live there. Rome is a growing power, and wouldn't it be wise to ally with them? Just in case?" Daphne proposed to him.
(Maybe we should move now to the thread 'Acropolis', as we're moving up there and are outside of the palace? Or should we first finish our conversation in here?)
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Post by Alcander on Jan 6, 2008 14:40:46 GMT -5
(We can go on at Acropolis now, I`ll post there now)
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Post by Circae on Jan 16, 2008 19:32:31 GMT -5
Down the road a little bit from the palace rode the governess Circae and some of her attendents. Each on a white mare...but what made Circae stand out was her beautifully adorned neck, bouncing golden curls and the fact that she was in front of the small parade of women. As they rode up to the palace of the King and Queen of Athens, Circae looked toward the doors, trying to remember the last time she came here..then she made it an effort to come here more often and talk face to face with the king and queen.
When the parade stopped in front of the big staircase and the magnificant doors, her personal, and favorite maid/attendent got off her mare and helped Circae off her horse while there wasn't a ready male to help her, but she got along fine...she never really had a steady relationship/affair that lasted more then a few months at a time. Her and her maid walked up the main stair case and her maid knocked at the door. A palace attendent came and greeted them, Circae's maid told him that the governess Lady Circae wanted an audience with the King. She waited for a reply. Circae in her mind thought that the King would be to busy for her...but she would find out when the attendent replyed.
((i didn't know how to end that, sorry if it's horribly wrong!!)))
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Post by Alcander on Jan 16, 2008 21:05:05 GMT -5
(No worries, its a good post. ) Unaware Alcander sat inside his throne hall speaking business, as the Mistress of Lesbos island entered the city. However as the news reached his ears by a messenger who stepped inside, he quickly stood up to greet the guests who had arrived. With a slight wave with his hand he ordered his court away, but told the guards to open the gates so others could enter and speak. With a fixed glare he stared forward as he saw the parade had stopped outside, and up the stairs the queen of Lesbos Island approached. Gracefully with raised head he stepped down from his throne and walked over to greet her welcome, a smile soon came across his face as he saw the beauty who appeared. "Welcome allies of Athens, what brings you to these parts of our beloved kingdom."He spoke out loud and kind, watching the lady in front of him as with respect he kissed her hand. Slightly he bowed as he did so, but kept his eyes fixed upon her. When that was he stood up straight again, wanting to see her proper as gracefully with linked arms he started to lead her further in."You must be hungry and thirsty after the long travel you have had, come..may I offer you something?"He continued, wondering if she needed something.
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Post by Circae on Jan 17, 2008 17:03:09 GMT -5
Circae smiled as he kissed her hand, and silently dismissing her maid she spoke to the king. "Your highness, thank you for welcoming, it has most definatly been a wonderful trip, but yes, i am a little thirsty, my attendents have taken well care of me! But i do have some slightly urgent business that only a man-in-a-high-rank can give me...and i thought u would be the best to inquire upon...but i would like to refresh myself with some wine before these matters are spoken of." Circae looked slightly distressed but then she brightened up and smiled at him.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 17, 2008 17:45:34 GMT -5
"Of course, as you wish. After all, you yourself are a high ranked woman. It would be honor to discuss business with you, however curious I am though, on what they may be."He said with a smile as he watched her, walking beside her but sonly stopped as he finished speaking. With a slight clap with his hands he ordered a servant to bring some wine for the lady, quickly the order was fulfilled and not long after it was brought for her to drink. Gentle the servant bowed and left the king and the lady alone, curious Alcander watched her as she stood him close by as an interesting kind woman she seemed.
The females of the island Lesbos was mostly known as prayers of Hera and Aphrodite, goddesses of loyalty and love. Mostly the island they lived upon were populated by females, who also looked down at men as animals rather then equals. However as men were not highly respected, the females instead often were together in relationships with each other. As he watched her drink the wine, he smiled kindly back as he wondered what her deeds in coming to him were about.
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Post by Circae on Jan 17, 2008 18:04:15 GMT -5
Circae accepted the wine and thanked the servant, then she thanked the king. "Your majesty my island has never faced war, or has never recieved a calling to war. I gladly offer my help anytime that it is necessary, even though the warriors will be women. The women have excellent strength that surpasses some of the men around these parts. But do you have any idea how much you will need so we can start training more often to be ready for your call."
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Post by Alcander on Jan 17, 2008 19:09:53 GMT -5
Alcander watched her curious as she accepted the with gladly, thought listened interested in what she spoke. The things she said made him amazed as not often females were used to be warriors, although such was the tradition on her island. With gentle steps away from her he moved to his throne, with a smile he sat down but kept his eyes fixed upon her as he answered."Well, as many warriors it takes to make a kingdom safe. Although it would be good if your island would reach the amount of warriors as the rest of Athens allies have in counts of men, however as I guess your island only contains 100 000 females along few men and children it would be difficult to manage that, would it not? Well as long your people are safe and skilled, it will please me and our kingdom well."He responded, but though about what was said as never before had he seen females training skills for battle. Alcander wished to see such one day, if allowed, though much business he had to attend to.
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Post by Circae on Jan 17, 2008 22:04:19 GMT -5
Circae nodded, and thought for a little bit. "Yes, thank you for your idea, i shall talk to my officials and we will get onto training. I'm sure you'll be surprised how strong women can be, but im sure you can hardly picture it becuase of the women here. Maybe you should come to visit, but before you do send word to me so i can get living quaters ready and make sure things are all perfect! That is when you think is necessary...Im sure you have more urgent business to attend to, and thank you for your kindness at seeing me today, and im sorry if i intruded into your regular business. If you don;t mind i will take my leave and maybe travel around Athens and Athen's allies to learn myself in some local fighting techniques and see if they are suitable for women warriors." Circae bowed and laid the wine glass on a table. "And thank you for the wine!" She bowed again and started to take her leave to the door and hailed her maid's return to her side.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 18, 2008 12:42:11 GMT -5
"Good, then your land may progress in learning skills in case needed for future. However I would like to see these female warriors someday, not often are they seen in these lands but when it comes to fighting they are good enough to strike back any threat that may turn upon them. If possible I would like to come on visit, however much things at the moment I now have to attend to. Although your allowed to stay if you wish."He said in return as he wished her welcome to the lands of his, but respected her wishes if she wished to leave. When she slightly bowed and were about to leave, he followed curious with the gaze he had upon her. Gentle he bowed in return as she thanked for the wine and left, curiously it had made his sight upon females though lot the mind free as she were to leave to go other places.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 25, 2008 5:34:43 GMT -5
The four hooves of an obviously Egyptian horse thundered along the paved roads, charging at full pace towards the palace. As it arrived, the man riding it dismounted, almost falling to the ground with exhaustion. His horse was foaming at the mouth and as it was taken away to be looked after, Akhom felt regret, he hadn't meant to hurt it but the Pharaoh had needed the message sent as quickly as was physically possible. "Never mind that." Akhom thought to himself, "I must see the King." The second sentence he said out loud to one of the guards who had come forth to see what his business was. "As soon as possible, let him know that Akhom, messenger of Egypt wishes to speak with him."
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Post by Alcander on Jan 25, 2008 16:55:31 GMT -5
Inside the palace of Athens, Alcander rested inside his room alone. Daphne, his queen and wife had left for business in the west along trusted servants. Since the day she went, he had not felt well, but still able to rule he was. Athenians were not as strong in keeping feelings inside them self as Spartans mostly did, but clever and wise they were in battle and ruling. When the news of an messenger from Egypt had ones again come to Athens to speak, it surely made Alcander curious. With haste he went to see what the news were about, but as he arrived he spoke out loud to ask what was the cause to him coming again."Welcome, my Egyptian friend." He spoke from distance as he approached, thought continued."What brings you back to these lands so quickly, does your lord have more news for us?"
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