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Post by Vanora on Dec 31, 2007 16:20:08 GMT -5
This is where all the women sell their goods that they harvest and make. There are clothes, jewelry, food, anything and everything. Mostly women sell the goods but some men who are either too young to go to training camps or who are too weak stay and help here.
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Post by Vanora on Dec 31, 2007 16:25:24 GMT -5
Ana was dressed inn the common clothing of her time. She wore a light blue dress that was wrapped over her shoulder with a belt at her waist. What showed her true value as a noble, was a golden necklace that rested on her upper chest, along with the necklace from her mother. Normally women of wealth were expressed by their jewelry as opposed to clothing.
She stood at a stall with some jewelry she had made and some dyed cloth that could be sold to a dressmaker, or someone similar. She was accompanied by a close friend of the family, seeing as how women were rarely without a male escort in such times, despite the strength a Spartan woman carried. She talked nonchalantly among visitors and the man near her. It was a good day for the market, lots of people and sunshine, and Ana liked that.
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Post by Queen Gorgo on Jan 2, 2008 7:06:34 GMT -5
((OOC: Co-written by Queen Gorgo and Polynikes.))
IC:The sun illuminated Sparta in remembrance of Helios, the Sun God. The strong wind of the East blew with great intensity as Eurus blew as he travelled along the Greek lands, the mighty lands. The inhabitants of Sparta were quite busy arming small tables for the opening market; walking in the marketplace looking at whatever novelty was offered, buying and selling according to their respective places. Some would be seen placing their goods in a certain order, others inquiring about prices and items needed. After the three training days where the trainers would take the young ones to the countryside and expose them to strict travelling conditions and no food or water supplies in order to make their bodies immune and strong enough to fight for days, Polynikes had decided to accept the invitation of Queen Gorgo to take a stroll on the marketplace and have a nice chat looking at whatever was offered. Polynikes was no man of great luxury despite his known and worthy reputation, but he enjoyed some free time with the people he esteemed or cared for, and the Queen was one of them. He was wearing the normal Spartan clothes and red cloak. Queen Gorgo was more than glad of Polynikes’ company for she wished to be told about the last training session, especially about Alexandors. But she would not ask directly for she knew how much Polynikes disliked the boy. She was wearing a white sleeveless dress wrapped around her shoulders by a golden chain and a golden belt around her waist, her back almost entirely exposed to the warm Spartan weather. She had the necklace she had always worn which was inherited from her father’s side and some of her long dark-brown hair was fixed behind her tanned shoulders. She had some bracelets on her arms which distinguished her social status. The weather was favourable for her not to need to wear any cloak to keep her warm, this way she felt comfortable and could really enjoy the weather. Her eyes were fixed upon the sellers and their goods, some would smile at her and bow their heads in respect, others would be giving change to their customers or simply taking things from bags to expose to those who walked by. She turned to look at Polynikes who was looking on the other direction, more likely doing the same as she was. They had always been good friends, closer to keen than could be imagined, like brother and sister. He soon turned to smile at the Queen. They would exchange words form time to time. Some young girls would be running around with colourful ribbons chasing one another in the extended market. Some ladies would look at Polynikes and once perceiving his glance they would blush, some would turn away from him and others would laugh lightly. The Queen laughed silently and told Polynikes, “It is a crime for a man like you to attract so much attention and yet not love anyone.” “Are you sure I do not love anyone my Lady? You are the closest thing to a sister for me, I believe that is more than enough.” He bowed his head to the Queen and smiled, she then added “By all means, do not feel hurt for that was not my intention. I believe you are much admired Polynikes, but not only for your looks but for your deeds.” They always had to keep formalities whenever speaking in public, not to hide anything, but it seemed the best way. As they kept on walking Queen Gorgo stared at a beautiful young woman she seemed to recognise. She looked at her and wondered if it was Lady Ana Vaeldros. They seemed to be quite far but perhaps Ana would recognise her… Polynikes continued his conversation as the Queen stopped and kept on looking at the lady in hope not to mistaken. **Link to image on Queen Gorgo’s dress and garments.
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Post by Vanora on Jan 2, 2008 11:56:37 GMT -5
(Sheesh, let's make me look like I can't rp at all ) Ana had been selling some light green cloth to a common seamstress. When she had moved on with her business Ana noticed the Queen and Polynikes wandering through the market place and gave a nod of reverence. Since she was far though, Ana did not have to bow completely to the two. She gave a little smile to them and then had to turned to a women a little older than her, interested in some of the jewelry that Ana had up for sale.
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Post by Polynikes on Jan 2, 2008 15:54:59 GMT -5
"They will never lack motivation, I always give them the two types that never fail, though there are some that seem unwilling to. It is a strange phenomena I had never experienced..." Polynikes stopped when he noticed that the Queen seemed focused on looking somewhere else. He looked as well and could guess what she was thinking. He shook his head and said "It is indeed Lady Ana Vaeldros." He said this without expecting any question nor movement from the Queen that could assure him that she wished for him to confirm this.
He was used to this since they had known each other since... he could scarcely remember. A brotherly bond had always united them both, just as if they were indeed keen. He smiled at Lady Ana and bowed slightly his head in order to answer the greeting. He turned to look at the Queen and said "would you like to talk to the lady?" His eyes searching hers wondering what she could be thinking now and the answer she would give him.
He saw women walking here and there, and some politics talking with women, discussing about the price of some artifacts, talking about the weather or simply making resolutions about going to the market whenever prices were lower. Not that they were not low already... Polynikes smiled at some as they greeted him, though there were some he did not like, still he respected them and hoped they did their job as expected to.
He then closed his eyes for a moment feeling the wind, breathing in the fragrances of the Spartan market and smiling to Phoebus Apollo for being alive a Spartan warrior. For only those who belong to their lands can feel its pleasure and love, as a burning flame once lit never to cease.
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Post by Queen Gorgo on Jan 2, 2008 16:18:01 GMT -5
((OOC:
... I do not mean any offence though Any ))
OI:Gorgo laughed silently when she became aware of Polynikes' comment on Ana being the lady both knew. She shook her head and said, "I am sorry Polynikes, though I did not take my mind away from what you were saying, I assure you." She felt a bit ashamed of suddenly leaving him talking to himself but soon she recollected herself and nodded to his last question. Wherever they walked in the marketplace a lot of activity could be seen. Everything was in motion and for a moment Sparta felt no different from any Greek city where people moved from one corner to the other in search for some merchants, objects or more fabric for some dresses. She smiled, being Spartan was more like a blessing for her, she would never regret being one even if it carried pain and sorrow in the near future. the sense of being free, independent and at the same time unique, was more gratifying than all the money or power in the world. Her long dark-brown hair waved with the strong wind from the blessed mouth of Erusus. Her smiled flashed like the golden rays of the sun as it moved to the different colours of fabric being displayed by some sellers and admired by other women. She followed Polynikes as both made their way to Ana's tent to admire her items and have a little chat with her since they had not talked to her for a while, Polynikes being one of those in charge of training and Gorgo ruling Sparta left them little free time for anything else, still they managed to live like any Spartan. Gorgo never felt superior to any Spartan, on the contrary, she considered them as important as she was considered by them. All Spartans were of great importance to Sparta herself, they were all her children. Once they reached Ana Gorgo smiled at her and then said "how has the market being for you Lady Ana? I hope prosperous for I really like what I see in your tent." She smiled at Ana and admired all she had to offer: colourful tones of wares that could easily be compared to diamonds and emeralds.
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Post by Vanora on Jan 2, 2008 16:27:50 GMT -5
As they neared, Ana bowed and smiled to the pair, "Good day my Queen, Lord Polynikes. Today has gone fairly well for me, and I pray that everything has gone well for the two of you?" Ana asked respectfully. While she knew both personally, everyone had their place and both were above her so she held her place. The sun shone brightly high in the sky, the temperature was rising but luckily, the cloth they wore was cool and allowed the breeze to cool their bodies. "Is there anything you would like?" Ana then asked curiously, noticing the Queen's eyes wander about the tent.
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Post by Queen Gorgo on Jan 3, 2008 14:50:38 GMT -5
She smiled at Ana and then added after thinking for a moment "If you are free this afternoon I would very much like to invite you to dine in the palace." It was never strange or odd that the Queen should invite her friends to dine in the Palace. Since she felt herself a Spartan above anything else. It was no offence, either way, for the Queen to be cordial to other women, after all, they were taught in their infancy to get on among themselves and to treat each other as if they all were from the same family. Though of course being a Queen made it slightly difficult, Still Gorgo always managed to do so.
She then turned to smiled at Polynikes as Ana offered any fabric she could like. She could not blame her, she was after all doing her job. It was quite admirable that Ana could do all these things in such little time, for the market was constantly open. Suddenly her thoughts went to what Polynikes had been telling her before, who could it be that displeased him so much? Could he be refering about the one person she was so concerned about? She sighed, she was sure he tried hard, very hard, but not everyone was born with the strength needed to being a Spartan warrior.
She came back to reality when offered anything she could see displayed in front of her. She smiled at Ana and said, "if you happen to have some light scarlet silk I would be more than thankful." She was thinking on making a dress since she enjoyed her own work much. Not that she had to tell anyone, just like Penelope when trying to fool those that wished to marry her.
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Post by Vanora on Jan 3, 2008 15:37:53 GMT -5
"One moment," Ana said and searched through the cloth. Then she pulled out some silk, a little lighter than what she had requested, "This is the closest I have my lady," Ana said to him, "And I'd love to join you for a meal but I am not sure what I could wear to fit the occasion," Ana said to her with a blush as she held out the cloth for her. Never before had she been personally invited by the queen for dinner. During certain festivities, her family, being honorable, would be invited to the palace but never something like this.
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Post by Queen Gorgo on Jan 4, 2008 16:40:21 GMT -5
Gorgo smiled at Ana and waited while the young lady searched for a silk suitable for her wishes. She then looked at it as she showed her the closest thing to what she had asked for. She smiled at Ana and said caressing the silken fabric “I think this is really close to what I wanted, Ana.”
She did not have to think much before she arrived to a simple conclusion, “you will not need to dress smart, you are only dinning with me.” She smiled warmly at Ana, she hoped she would trust her and attend so that they could know each other better. Besides the Queen could really use company for her present lonely days. On top of that she seemed to like Ana, she was beginning to think that perhaps they could be friends and so she would be in touch with another way of life, another Spartan way of life. That seemed more than tempting for the Queen.
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Post by Vanora on Jan 4, 2008 16:50:29 GMT -5
Ana smiled and cut off the clothe for her. Then she took the payments and smiled. "I would love to join you my Queen, and I shall do my best to dress well," she smiled with a nod of her head. Ana knew it was an honor to be invited to something so special as a meal with the Queen, but she saw something else in the Queen's eyes.
To Ana, it was like the Queen almost had this look of interest in a more simpler life. At times, Ana was glad to have her life. She was able to live more freely, people didn't see her as someone unapproachable, she was free of her duties at times, and had no where near as much work as her. That's when she thought, wouldn't the Queen get lonely after a while? After all the expectations and all the work, who did she have to just be with as Gorgo the woman, not Queen of Sparta? As for as Ana could see, she only had Lord Polynikes and the King for companionship, she almost pitied her.
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Post by Queen Gorgo on Jan 7, 2008 9:14:11 GMT -5
Gorgo smiled at Ana, though she had the lonely life of a Queen, she still was a Spartan woman and any person needed friends to share their lives with in a different way than with husbands. There are many intensities of love and friendship. Gorgo knew well enough she loved her husband and considered him her best friend, but they were not always together... especially when training. That is when Gorgo needed friends. Not that she was desperate, just as normal as any other person who did not like being alone all the time, or most of it.
She then nodded to Polynikes and told Ana "I shall expect you tonight before dusk Lady Ana."She bowed her head to Ana and then made sure she did not leave anything she had brought with her. She smiled at Ana one last time before she turned and walked on the opposite direction to Ana's shop. She had to go to the Palace to have everything ready for the visit.
It had to be said that few Queens would ever talk to their inquilins but Gorgo was more than just a Queen... Though sometimes admired as if she had been, like Helen, a daughter of Zeus, Gorgo had always known she was like everyone else, perhaps with power, but still she was a woman. All she wanted to do, with this power, was to make all Spartans happy and love Sparta like the mother she was to all of them.
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Post by Lykourgos on Jan 11, 2008 8:30:53 GMT -5
Lykourgos had entered the market place in Sparti, which was full of humans, he had brought his Wolf, Kasha with him, whom was at unease, for he had not seen this many humans before, but Lykourgos calmed Kasha down.
"Hi, i'll take some of those medicine's and bandages, thank you." Lykourgos said.
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Post by Vanora on Jan 24, 2008 17:48:53 GMT -5
Ana walked with him and smiled and patted Kasha on the head. After he got his things, Ana walked arm and arm with him smiling. "C'mon Ly, lets go get some food!" She said to him smiling happily as they walked, Kasha at his side. He got strange looks but Ana told him to ignore it all.
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Post by Lykourgos on Jan 24, 2008 17:56:23 GMT -5
"Fine, i will ignore those looks, although they don't look friendly." Lykourgos said to Ana as they walked away from the area which held the herbs and medicines. "Why do you think they're staring at me?" Lykourgos said to Ana before he looked back at the crowds.
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