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| The Saga of the Kjaris; Chapter 1: Winter's Fall | |
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| Topic Started: Feb 5 2017, 05:11 AM (1,188 Views) | |
| Archpaladin Zousha | Feb 5 2017, 05:11 AM Post #1 |
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This is the first winter after Frodi the Usurper's accession to the throne. As per usual, during the Jol celebrations, he has summoned the Jarls of Denmark to a thing so that those who have not done so already might come to pay him tribute and swear and oath of fealty. However, many are reluctant to accomplish this task and have found an excuse to avoid it. Among them is Hrolf Knudson, head of the prestigious Kjari clan, long-time ally of the King of Odense and vassal of the late Halfdan. To avoid attending Frodi's thing, the Kjari clan has invited all their vassals and allies to celebrate Jol within the walls of Rohald in recognition of Astrid, daughter of Hrolf, who has recently become his official heir. The jarl had gifts sent to Hleidra, but also sent his apologies, being too busy with his fatherly duties to be able to come in person. Guests, dealers, suppliers and travellers have been flocking for the past week to Rohald, the city from which Hrolf reigns... ((Describe your participation in the festivities, especially you, Amy, as you're the center of all the attention.)) |
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| Rhyvurg | Feb 5 2017, 07:34 AM Post #2 |
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HUNN VERMUNDSSON the handsome berserker sat at a table heaped with empty plates, a slab of roasted bear in one hand, the juices dripping down his arm, and his drinking horn full of mead in the other. An accommodating wench is in his lap, and he's badly singing a song of some kind, interrupted by taking another bite or drink. |
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| Amy | Feb 5 2017, 08:13 AM Post #3 |
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Teh sexay one
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Astrid sat next to her father, graciously greeting people and smiling at them in turn. She looked every bit the proper princess, but she longed to be among the people, enjoying life. And some of those farm boys...mmm. She had to tell herself again that those days are behind her, that it was time to act like a future Jarl and not like a shepherd's daughter looking to snag the first man she sees. A small plate of food and her drinking horn sit on a small table beside her, and she allows herself to take small bites every few minutes, it's not very presentable to be seen gorging herself in public like...well, like Hunn over there. |
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| Skydin | Feb 6 2017, 01:53 AM Post #4 |
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The Unexpected
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And here Ylva is, doing just what Astrid wishes she could, if perhaps in more wild a way than Astrid herself would. She doesn't sit, she eats wherever and whenever food crosses her path but she hardly goes out of her way for it, but mostly, she moves amongst the people. She chats, she nudges with elbows and teases, she stops to tell stories or hear them and often moves on before her presence becomes expected. Right now she's leaning against a pillar to chat with a small grouping of people she'd just found her way into, laughing and slapping her thigh. |
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| Archpaladin Zousha | Feb 7 2017, 07:29 PM Post #5 |
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Standing in the center of the tables is Domar, the clan's newest skald. With his master's recent passing, he now kept the memories of the Kjari clan in his head and his words. He strums his harp and clears his throat before beginning a song about Kjari Lightning-Sword, the hero whose saga is inscribed on a runic pillar in a nearby sacred grove. Such a song took people's minds off the recent troubles, with the sudden attack and rising of the new King. |
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| Rhyvurg | Feb 8 2017, 12:26 AM Post #6 |
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HUNN VERMUNDSSON cheers when the singing starts, completely unaware how glad everyone around him is that he stopped singing himself. |
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| Archpaladin Zousha | Feb 10 2017, 03:03 AM Post #7 |
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Domar nods in Hund's direction without skipping a beat in the song. |
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| Amy | Feb 13 2017, 11:44 PM Post #8 |
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Astrid hums along with Domar's song, but soon she's singing herself, low at first but then loud enough for people around her to hear. |
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| Archpaladin Zousha | Feb 16 2017, 11:16 PM Post #9 |
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As the song comes to a close, Jarl Hrolf stands and the rest of the hall falls silent. "We are gathered here today so I may present to you my second-eldest daughter, and your future leader. A woman blessed with visions by the gods, who will lead our clan into the future! ASTRID HROLFSDOTTIR, EVERYONE!" He takes Astrid by the hand and prompts her to stand. Domar raises fist and shouts "HERE HERE!" with a smile on his face. The cry is taken up by others in the hall, thumping fists and drinking horns on the table and raucous cheers filling the hall...or at least part of it. Among the cheering throng, however, are some people who remain silent, scrutinizing Astrid with cautious or even indignant looks. |
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| Rhyvurg | Feb 17 2017, 01:36 AM Post #10 |
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HUNN VERMUNDSSON frowns and stands up, walking over to over of these sullen and silent people. He claps them on the shoulder, looking over them, and speaks loud enough for everyone nearby to here. "Come kinsman, let us drink to our future Jarl!" |
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| Archpaladin Zousha | Feb 18 2017, 04:29 AM Post #11 |
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The people are scattered about the hall, Hunn can't necessarily speak to them all. The ones he does clap on the back drink quietly, but there's still an air of skepticism. |
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| Amy | Feb 21 2017, 03:28 AM Post #12 |
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Astrid blushes and stifles a laugh when Hunn confronts one of the sullen few. If the giant was so openly on her side, she had little to worry about for her rule. |
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| Archpaladin Zousha | Feb 24 2017, 12:07 AM Post #13 |
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"And now that we've had a chance to enjoy this fine meal, we will celebrate by preparing for an even greater one tomorrow! Let us ride and hunt, with Astrid and her chosen companions leading the way!" The hall breaks into a flurry of activity as people depart to gather their horses, bows and other such necessities that any hunting party needs before it can set off! |
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| Skydin | Feb 26 2017, 11:32 PM Post #14 |
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Ylva hadn't been among those skeptically refraining, she's been applauding with all of the others of course, after all it's not as if she has any say in the matter and the girl certainly does look as rulery as anybody else she's ever seen up in the region with the big seats. She's just, y'know, also not super evident in doing so, having by that time just naturally moved with the flow of people to a position a little more difficult to spot. After all, SHE'S not after the Jarl's attention. She's just here for the drink, song, and food. Which of course means she'd be among the first to, once dismissed, slip off to begin gathering her things. A hunt sounds exhilarating after all, especially after the warmth of the hall. |
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| Rhyvurg | Feb 26 2017, 11:51 PM Post #15 |
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HUNN VERMUNDSSON throws his head back, howling, then finishes off what's in his drinking horn before going to get his axe. A hunt would be a good way to finish the celebration, though he doubted he would be eating any of the game. |
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| Amy | Feb 26 2017, 11:56 PM Post #16 |
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Astrid claps when her father finishes, but in the rush that follows touches his arm. "Father, whom should I choose?" |
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| Archpaladin Zousha | Mar 1 2017, 02:02 AM Post #17 |
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Hrolf grips Astrid by the shoulders and smiles. "What have the gods told you, girl? From now on, their counsel will be wiser than any I can give...Although I'm sure they'd agree with me that your cousin would be the first person to ask, as he is one of the few who supports you wholeheartedly." |
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| Amy | Mar 8 2017, 10:49 PM Post #18 |
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She takes a breath and nods, and walks into the crowd, following her instincts. She touches Ylva, Domar and Hunn, signaling them to follow her. |
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| Archpaladin Zousha | Mar 10 2017, 12:41 AM Post #19 |
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Domar follows Astrid and the others as they make their way to the stables. One of the clansmen is already waiting for Astrid there with bows and arrows for her and each of her companions. |
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| Rhyvurg | Mar 11 2017, 08:23 PM Post #20 |
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HUNN VERMUNDSSON dutifully follows his princess. He looks with slight disdain at the bow, but takes it anyway. |
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