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Thebes
Jan 2, 2008 15:44:37 GMT -5
Post by Alcander on Jan 2, 2008 15:44:37 GMT -5
Thebes is a city in Greece, situated to the north of the Cithaeron range, which divides Boeotia from Attica, and on the southern edge of the Boeotian plain. Thebes was the largest city of the region of Boeotia and was the leader of the Boeotian confederacy. Thebes was a major rival of ancient Athens, and sided with the Persians during the 480 BC invasion of Xerxes. In 457 BC Sparta, needing a counterpoise against Athens in central Greece, reversed her policy and reinstated Thebes as the dominant power in Boeotia. The great citadel of Cadmea served this purpose well by holding out as a base of resistance when the Athenians overran and occupied the rest of the country (457–447 BC).
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Thebes
Jan 16, 2008 21:56:53 GMT -5
Post by Circae on Jan 16, 2008 21:56:53 GMT -5
In the market of Thebes a fair lady, with a long cloak around her body, walked in with what appeared to be a close friend accompining her. What no one saw was that the woman was Circae, governess of Lesbos with her maid, but she didn't want to stand out in a crowd in a strange city, and to be specially picked to be robbed. Even though her intentions were not to buy anything, she stopped to look at some books about foriegn law, but then she moved on. When she was walking she sensed that someone other then her maid was following her, or watching...She didn't want to turn around or seem obviously looking, she just made a side sweep of her head, trying to catch a glimpse or a sight of this elusive feeling.
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Stratos
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Thebes
Jan 17, 2008 11:16:27 GMT -5
Post by Stratos on Jan 17, 2008 11:16:27 GMT -5
As Stratos had gone to visit the market of Thebes, he had sonly got an eye upon a person never before seen. Most of the time he lived in the city when not working, therefor he new most of the people who lived there. However as he saw the hooded person with a maid at the side it made him curious, who could be trying to hide them self so much when still carrying servants around. From distance he watched, but sonly decided to approach the person as suspicious she seemed among the people. With just watching he slowly came closer, not carrying he were seen or not though just wanted to speak with the person in front."Hello there, anything I can help you with?"He spoke and asked, wondering what her business was in Thebes.
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Thebes
Jan 17, 2008 17:18:42 GMT -5
Post by Circae on Jan 17, 2008 17:18:42 GMT -5
Circae jumped as a man spoke to her, she looked around her and didn't see her maid as her maid had stopped and looked at something..So Circae being alone in a strange city, kept her guard on incase this man meant doing wrong to her...But as she turned around and looked under the hood on her cloak she saw a handsome man, and decided to respond to him, but decided not to tell him anything important..at least not yet.
"Hello there my good man, I was just looking around, if that is a crime, just tell me and i shall refrain from coming here again and go some where else...but if you don't mean that, then yes, you can help me. I've been looking for a place to stay, and take a load off my feet and get some nourishment. If you have any ideas that would be appreciated!" Circae looked upon this man, wondering who he was, she would definatly like to get to have a friend here in Thebes as she might be visiting here more often...it seemed like a pleasent place to visit and get out of her comfort zone.
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Stratos
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Thebes
Jan 17, 2008 18:12:52 GMT -5
Post by Stratos on Jan 17, 2008 18:12:52 GMT -5
As the hooded person in front confronted Stratos with gentle words, he could easily hear it was a woman that had come to the market - However still he wondered what her business were about, but smiled in return at the things she said."No, my lady. You are welcome here as anyone else, however if you seek a place to stay I might be able to offer you one. My house is big and suited for many, if you wish I may show it to you."He spoke, offering her a place to stay at his home as lonely it could be at times in hi house. Guests were always welcome, as long they didn't bring troubles or curses with them.
Unknown he were about how she looked, as hidden below the hood she hided. Though her voice seemed calm, and so he trusted she was not there to cause troubles. In respect he decided it was good to tell his name, as he soon might to got known hers."I am Stratos, messenger of Athens. I am just a simple man, however rich by kings and queens I am."He said, now wondering what her name might be as he curious waited for her to tell him so and maybe appear herself for him by removing her hood.
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Thebes
Jan 17, 2008 22:18:14 GMT -5
Post by Circae on Jan 17, 2008 22:18:14 GMT -5
Circae slightly smiled. "Hello messenger of Athens, Stratos, I am happy to make your aquaintance...I am..." She fell silent for a moment. She was sure he was anxcious to see what she looked like without the sort of mask, the cloak and hood. But she was a little apprehensive to how he would react to knowing who she was...the governess of Lesbos...would he care about what her country's traditions were...not particually having a man as a lover all the time. Would he care if she was....wait...why did she care about what he thought...was she falling in love with a complete stranger? So she decided to speak and reveal herself..ever so quietly she lifted her hood so it wouldn't mess up her hair as she pulled it down, she glanced nervously at him. After she had fully removed her hood and started to unhook her cloak... "My name is Circae, governess of Lesbos, and i am here just for a visit..." She wasn;t sure what to exactly say..but she thought that would be enough for him. With her face and the rest of her body exposed...and then finally her name and title, she waited to here his answer.
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Stratos
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Thebes
Jan 18, 2008 17:50:28 GMT -5
Post by Stratos on Jan 18, 2008 17:50:28 GMT -5
A shock suddenly came upon Stratos as the lady who he had spoken to, told in fact she was a lady of the island Lesbos. Surely he knew the place and their tradition, however never before had he believed that he would meet their queen. It was an honor and a great sight she truly were, as she at same time removed her hood to appear herself for him. Beautiful she looked, though that was understandable as she came from an island mostly females conquered. Slightly he bowed before he, but spoke in return as interested her were in the lady he just had met."I am sorry, my lady. I did not now, I am at your service. Whatever you may wish, I will give you."He answered humbly before her, he did not seem to be disprectless at first though as she told who she was he was almost unsure what to say and act.
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Christian
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Christian Governor of Boeotia
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Thebes
Jan 18, 2008 18:28:25 GMT -5
Post by Christian on Jan 18, 2008 18:28:25 GMT -5
A Royal Figure came into the market of Thebes just too see whats available for right now.
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Thebes
Jan 18, 2008 21:24:11 GMT -5
Post by Circae on Jan 18, 2008 21:24:11 GMT -5
Circae chuckled to herself seeing Stratos' expression and reactiont to the news, then she replied..."Yes, that is very well, i do believe i will need a roof over my head, even though i'm not used to taking refuge from bloody strangers...but i do believe it shall be a first that i would welcome. If it doesn't intrude in your... (Circae spoke softly)...private life." Circae smiled and looked up seeing movement, she was always weary of her surroundings, since her family was taken away from her. She saw a well dressed man and wondered who he was...he looked quite familar, but she would let him approach before talking to him. She didn't want to seem rude to her new host.
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Christian
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Thebes
Jan 18, 2008 21:57:44 GMT -5
Post by Christian on Jan 18, 2008 21:57:44 GMT -5
The Governor then saw a lady approaching him and decided to greet her "Greeting my name is Christian Governor of Boetia, and who are you lady" The governor responded
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Thebes
Jan 18, 2008 22:00:31 GMT -5
Post by Circae on Jan 18, 2008 22:00:31 GMT -5
Circae smiled at Stratos and silently telling him that she would like to talk to this man for a few minutes. She stepped to the side, "Hello Governor, I'm glad to meet you, it might come in handy...My name is Circae, Governess of Lesbos. Now you can see that we have something in common." Circae smiled at him.
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Thebes
Jan 18, 2008 22:16:05 GMT -5
Post by Circae on Jan 18, 2008 22:16:05 GMT -5
Circae tilted her head. "The island of Lesbos, my island is one of Athen's allies, as is Boeotia...is it not?" She questioned, not really understanding his question.
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Christian
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Thebes
Jan 18, 2008 22:21:47 GMT -5
Post by Christian on Jan 18, 2008 22:21:47 GMT -5
Sorry I did that by mistake
Governor Responded "Sorry I'd made a mistake I'm just excited to see a governess from Lesbos" The Governor replied
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Thebes
Jan 18, 2008 22:28:09 GMT -5
Post by Circae on Jan 18, 2008 22:28:09 GMT -5
((lol whatever!))
Circae smiled, "Ah yes, I too, feel the same way..it has been to long, that i haven't traveled and met the people my island is connected with, bound by Athens, but i do definatly hope that this meeting will form an everlasting, friendly bond between Boeotia and Lesbos, even though we hardly have a choice otherwise! And what has lead you to tour your lovely city? Just a walk around to see what has been happening? Maybe the gods told you i was here...?" Circae responded, and slightly bowed when she mentioned having friendly relations between Boeotia and Lesbos.
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Christian
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Thebes
Jan 18, 2008 22:35:56 GMT -5
Post by Christian on Jan 18, 2008 22:35:56 GMT -5
Christian Smiled " Hmm yes this is an everlasting relation with Boetia and Lesbos, mabye your right about the Gods told me that you were here" Christian replied
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