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Post by Sienna on Jan 31, 2008 10:10:44 GMT -5
It was a long day and the rays of the sun had just started to reach Athens when Sienna woke up and as quickly as possible prepared the breakfast for herself and her father and brother. Both were hard-working men, and since he mother died, they looked at her as the woman who, though she was young, had to attend to their needs. She quickly made sure everything was ready and then ate her breakfast quickly, it consisted on bread with marmalade and a glass of goat-milk. She then put on her light cloak and took the sheep for a long morning stroll. She smiled and looked at the sky, she honoured Hermes and Apollo for those were the sovereign and the leaders of men and women who dealt with shepherd. She sat on a rock and sang to herself in honour of Artemis while the animals slowly and peacefully ate and moved never leaving her side. Her wolf was with her making sure nothing happened to her and that no sheep would leave their place.
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Post by Adrian on Jan 31, 2008 18:45:17 GMT -5
(Mind if I jump in?)
As the army of Athens had left for war, Adrian the kings advisor had been ordered to take control. Chosen by the royals he would rule the land until they would return, however his thoughts were not good since greedy he had grown. In secrecy he had gathered an army of rebels threw out the land, but as he tried to hide his business he killed everyone that discovered the truth. Upon his black horse he rode threw the land, seeking people that wished to join the uprising. One day when the king would be gone, he would rule it all. Many people loved the king and queen for the deeds they did, although some were against them and those who were joined the army of rebels that he gathered in secret. Guards he had along were not more then needed, only 20 soldiers had gone with him as a trip he had taken from the city he lived.
After hours of traveling, he entered a land which farmers seemed to own. In the distance houses were seem, thought curious it made him as seeked more people to join his cause. With a slight wave with his hand, he ordered 10 of the guards to ride ahead, they were to secure the area but also to see if they found any living in the place their lord headed. If the people who lived there resisted what he wished, he would easily order his guards to slay them all.
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Post by Sienna on Feb 2, 2008 16:06:31 GMT -5
No, go ahead  Sienna's family was devoted to Athens, the true Athens and when they got to know that the King had left for war they were troubled and afraid. They did not know if the man placed to rule on his behalf would be good or not. But soon word came of him bringing allies and killing the ones that did not want to join him. Sienna only hoped that they would not reach her small village and force her family or her to follow him. She hated evil men and tyrants, because they always forced themselves to others, and they never let people choose freely what to do or say. She was thinking about it when she saw men ridding forward, her sheep got scared and Fang began to get irritated, she caressed him and asked, "Fang, what is wrong?" though she feared she already knew. |
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Post by Adrian on Feb 2, 2008 18:01:34 GMT -5
As the soldiers arrived the farm with Adrian their lord, they curiously scanned the area for people alive. Many people they needed for their cause, but unknown they were if those they found would join. If not, then they would be killed as all others who had refused. Steady Adrian held his horse as wild it went around, however the warriors he had taken along sonly spread out in case others would attack. Silent it was, but soon it all were to get a lot more louder. With a nod, orders were given for the captain to speak."Come out of your home, and we will be harmed!" He said out loud, wanting those who lived around to be seen.
However as the waited, Adrian himself wished to look. While riding around, he soon got sight of a woman close by. She cached his interest, but gentle he road to were she stood as smiling he watched."Hello there."He said, waiting for her to respond, but as it was done the family she had were dragged outside by the soldiers he brought cause hidden they stayed.
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Post by Sienna on Feb 5, 2008 15:53:34 GMT -5
Sienna was a shy girl with people she did not know, occasionally...but she did her best to smile at the man in front of her and then said softly and a but weak, "Hello, Lord." She ignored what he had done to her father and servants, her brother had gone to do some chores so he would be gone for some days. Sienna was completely alone but she did not know what awaited her. Her wolf did not like Adrian. She then recognized him as the one to guard Athens.
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Post by Adrian on Feb 9, 2008 11:43:26 GMT -5
When the girl Adrian had found spoke to him in answer, he smiled. The family she had was brought out for questioning. His thoughts were evil, as mostly power ruled in his mind. If her family would not join him in the rebel, he would kill them. With force he held his horse steady, even a few steps it took around. The soldiers he brought along were brutal and would kill if necessary, in return to the words she spoke Adrian continued."I and my men have come to ask your family for one thing, join my army and we will reward you richly. Maybe you would like to care for their answer?"He asked, wondering what she would answer. With that spoken the soldiers grabbed her family, holding them close as ready they were to cut their throat. All depending on her answer, even unsure he was what she would say.
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Post by Sienna on Feb 10, 2008 12:01:01 GMT -5
Sienna frowned and stood up from her sitting place while Fang growled at Adrian in disgust. She then asked, "why is my answer so important to you, that you threaten to kill my family?" It was true, she did not know why he wanted her to join him so much, she was expecting to be the victim and for him to try and force her family to answer, not her. Or was it he wanted something more from her? Her long hair waved around her face and she raised a hand to stop it from getting messed up with the strong hill's wind. She was not impolite, just curious.
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Post by Adrian on Feb 10, 2008 18:41:45 GMT -5
The smile Adrian had when he watched, got more evil as he approached where she stood with the horse he sat upon. Curious he listened to the answer she gave, but it did not satisfy him."Your family will die if you and they don't agree to join me, soon the king we know will be no more. Until that day come, I would like to have as many supporters on my side. Now as I and my men travel threw your lands, we decided to hear see what simply farmers would say. Agree now and your family will be speared, if not then they their lives will soon end."Adrian spoke serious, he would not hesitate to kill them if she did not accept the terms. Whatever she did, her and the family would be doomed in one way or another. Either by death on the battlefield, or the death in their innocent home.
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Post by Sienna on Feb 12, 2008 7:19:42 GMT -5
Sienna looked deeply into his eyes when he spoke. She did not like a single word he said for she seemed like a tyrant and she hated men like that. But she could play his own game and pretend to ally with him, though she loved freedom and this was a good way to prevent her family from being killed for no reason other than his greed. She pet Fang to try and calm him down while she still looked at Adrian thinking on what to do, if she joined her family would be safe but she did not like him one single bit. Still she said, "What will happen if I join you?" Her beautiful eyes shone bringht when the light of the sun announced the midday. She only hoped she would not be taken from her family, though her father already seemed to want to die rather than her join such a terrible and dark man.
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Post by Adrian on Feb 24, 2008 19:56:27 GMT -5
"Well if you and your family agree, then you will be given riches greater then ever. However you will need to follow me, doing as I command while your father and brothers would need to come whenever I call for aid. Tell me, do you agree?"Adrian asked curiously, wondering what she would answer even he still hoped that her family would accept the offer he made. Important it was for his plans to continue, since more he needed if a revolt against the king were to be made.
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