Thread: The General and the Warrior Princess (Starlet and Vladimir)

Vanya was please to see the great Argath agree to accept their hospitality. Never before had such an event occurred in the history of Nevrath and Vanya was curious as to why her father had made such a decision! To bring the enemy into their midst seemed rather fool hearty. But, she did not question her father's reasons, for she knew he did nothing without much forethought. As Argath prepared to follow her father, Zelphar nodded to his daughter and told, her without a word, what task he was leaving her with. She nodded back to her father, and Argath as both men headed back through the barrier. Once they were within, Argath touched Argath and they disappeared. The fae left there were aghast at what had just transpired before their eyes. They took had a look of surprised that their King would do such a thing. But before they could reason it out, Vanya called to them, Men of Nevrath!, her voice strong and demanding. Go to your provinces and send me ten of your bravest kinsmen, male and female, to aid me in my mission. Time is of the essence. Each of you now have a stone in your hand. Give this to those you send, each holding hands. Tell them to think of me, and they shall arrive immediately to help the royal family. Do not fail me.color She did not wait for a response, they had had their orders. She knew they would know better than to defy her wishes. Extending her arm, she swept it in the direction of the men and each was sent back to their individual provinces. Slowly, she turned back to the frozen men. Her eyes drifted from one to another. Their shapes, skin tones, eye colors, hair, everything came under scrutiny from her watchful gaze. She had much to do. --------------------------------------------- Zelphar and Argath were suddenly within the courtyard of the palace, when Zelphar took his hand away from Argath's shoulder. He paused a moment, letting Argath adjust to arriving so suddenly. His gentle smile and soft eyes curious as to his reaction. Once he was sure Argath was fine, he said, Welcome to our home, Argath. You are free to wander about the grounds, search any room you wish. If you wish to go out among the people as our guest, by all means, go with our blessings. But first, let me show you around. He extended his arm in the direction of a large corridor and began to walk in the direction, explaining what each room was. They ended their tour on the upper floor, where Zelphar showed him a room that would be his during his stay. Opening the door, he stepped aside so Argath could walk inside. The room was extremely large. A set of large glass windows lined one wall, with only a double door breaking the flow in the center. A huge, well endowed mattress, with luxurious gray satin bedding and red, full pillows as accents. It was obvious that every piece of furniture within the room was hand crafted by artisian craftsmen. Zelphar and Argath were suddenly within the courtyard of the palace, when Zelphar took his hand away from Argath's shoulder. He paused a moment, letting Argath adjust to arriving so suddenly. His gentle smile and soft eyes staying on the man, curious as to his reaction. Once he was sure Argath was fine, he said, Welcome to our home, Argath. You are free to wander about the grounds, search any room you wish. If you wish to go out among the people as our guest, by all means, go with our blessings. But first, let me show you around. He extended his arm in the direction of a large corridor and began to walk in the direction, explaining what each room was. They ended their tour on the upper floor, where Zelphar showed him a room that would be his during his stay. Opening the door, he stepped aside so Argath could walk inside. The room was extremely large. A set of large glass windows lined one wall, with only a double door breaking the flow in the center. A huge, well-endowed mattress, with luxurious with luxurious gray satin bedding and red, full pillows as accents. It was obvious that every piece of furniture within the room was hand crafted by artesian craftsmen. It was also evident that every color, every placement of furniture, each detail was meticulously chosen to enhance the room into a pleasing and welcoming aura. Zelphar walked over to the double doors and opened them up wide. Sweeping his arm towards the balcony, he added, From here you can see the village, the fire mountain, and any approaching danger. I hope it will be adequate. The view was spectacular. His room was high above the village the colors of the earth were bright and vivid. The air clear, with the scent of jasmine whispering by. The kiss of the sun upon the view seemed to give it a beautiful shimmer. Zelphar stood back, letting his guest take it all in. Perhaps such simply things had no impact on this man. Zelphar didnt know, but he would learn a lot about Argath from his reactions in the next few days. Standing so close to the man, he could understand why he was feared by so many. He cut a most daunting picture. Confidence reeked from the man, and his very manner said he was used to doing things his way. As Argath took in the scene, Zelphar said, I will leave you now, Argath. I must notify the Queen of your stay, Im sure she will want to prepare a proper feast for such a famous and distinguished guest. Please feel free to use this time any way you wish. I will send a man servant to announce when to come to eat. If you wish a man servant to assist you while you are here, you have but to request it and it shall be done. Zelphar paused, looking Argath over one last time, before turning and walking to the door, closing it softly behind him. Once out in the corridor, he vanished.