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Thread: joining the nations(darknessembraced & DK)

After leaving her blade with her old friend, she stepped out of the smithey and she looked around with a frown. It felt strange to be without the blade. However, now she had to do one thing she loathed to do. Return to her family home. While she had taken up residence on the edge of the city, she kept her family home near the center of the city and that was where she kept most of her good weapons. With a sigh, she turned and head back into the city. She glanced at some of the other elves and the other beings that lived in the city. It didn't take her long t get to the home. She looked up at the multicolored glass of the house's windws and she paused while gazing up at it. She could remember looking out of those windows as a little girl and wondering if she would marry a handsome lord and duke. It's been many years since then and she frowned at the thought before walking up to the house and she opened the door, entering her home with a sigh. The elf was silent as she walked up the steps that let upstairs. She entered a small room and looked through the different weapons that littered the tables and shelves. While she had skills with all sorts of weapons, she specialized in blades and she prefered them over guns, though she did actually carry a small gun once in a while. Looking over the different items, she grabbed a set of blades and attached them to her hips before grabbing one of her small guns and slipping on its holster. With a sigh, she looked arund and nodded to herself before leaving again. With her weapons on her person, she decided it was time to head out to check on the city's boarders and see what the damage was at the moment. She hoped that it wasn't bad. She also hoped that the threat that's been terrorizing her people would be taken care of soon. The woman was still irritated that the council thought that she was the perfect person t face that orc chief. The thought made her scoff with a shake of her head. They're nuts. she grumbled. Not only was she a woman but she didn't have weapons strong enough to kill an orc chief and if she went in to face him and lost, who knew what could happen to her. The thought made her shudder and shake her head as she jogged down the path that lead out of the city.
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Three weeks. Three long, grueling weeks Tari was stuck out on the boarders fighting the orcs. Most of her time out there she was fighting or escorting the wounded back to the camp that the elves had set up. It seemed that for every one orc that was cut down, two more would appear and it kept like that for three weeks before there was finally a lull in the activity. Taking that moment of peace to get away from the scent of orc blood and the sceens of battle, Tari took a long walk along a river. While she walked, she thought about the attacks. It seemed strange to her. Normally orcs wore a symbol or colors of their clan or the person that they followed. Yet the orcs that have been attacking the city had neither. It confused her quite a bit. The she-elf moved to the edge of the water and sat down on a fallen log with a sigh. She was frustrated at her city. It had taken them over a week to send out re-enforcements to aid them and in that time many good fighters had lost their lives. As her thoughts of what had happened washed over her, in the privacy of that moment, Tari let her emotions take over and she allowed herself to mourn and weep for the fallen. Meanwhile, near the whereabouts of orc chief Ra'sel, a silver haired she-elf stalked the shadows. It wasn't the first time she'd snuck in and it certainly wouldn't be the last. She slipped past the guards with ease and made her way towards the chambers where she knew she'd be able to find her old friend and ally. Vanya had become a rogue early in her long life because she didn't believe in fighting meaningless battles and so she joined a group of rogues that traveled the lands fighting for what was right. It was in that traveling that she'd met Chief Ra'sel. She'd become fast allies with him and over that time, she'd come to care for him. However, how deep those feelings for him went remained hidden from everyone. Even Ra'sel. After entering the chamber, she remained in the shadows watching him, waiting for the chief to notice her. He always did manage to notice her first before his guards did. Sorry it took so long to reply. And I hope this is good. If not, let me know and I'll change it.
Thread: joining the nations(darknessembraced & DK)

The weeks passed quickly as the prince wound his way around the mountain passes and suffocatingly dense and humid valley forests that hid the oni chief and his lands from attack. The lack of company slowly wore on Castiel as he trudged on, only the soft pneumatic hiss of the armor slithered into his ears and reminded him of his quest. I have seen no sign of massive troop movement, no camps nor tracks from their travel...to stage the kind of attacks that they have, I do not understand it... he mused to himself, as he had grown acustomed, while he observed the shockingly beautiful,but completely barren badlands in which the oni made their kings keep. The vast scape of frightening spires seemed to stab the sky with their vertiginous stone peaks. These badlands were often called th dragons teeth, it had a way of eating men alive. If it were not claimed by the oni, the place would no doubt be the home to many bandits and vermin. Finding the kings home looked impossible, the walls and cave made the entire land a labyrinth from which the prince feared he would not escape. This is precisely what you should say. The chief smiled, if he is a reasonable being, then he should have no problem accepting your words. At the very least, he should be coward enough to take the reprieve when offered to him. The chief hoped deeply to have an ally in the prince, the oni people where being framed for the attacks fo some reason, and only a human would be able to ask the questions needed to find out why. Vanya. You should go now. Try to meet him in the out skirts of the dragons teeth, if you do not, he may be lost to our cause. He took another long, deep breath and savored the smell of the elf womans desire. Was it possible that she truly desired him? Or was it simply the fleeting lust of familiarity?
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Hope you don't mind that I'll focus upon Vanya for a post or two. Vanya slowly nodded with a small smile before she stepped out of the shadows a little more, the light of the fire catching on her pale silver hair and making it glow like liquid gold for a brief moment. Let us hope that he is indeed reasonable. Many of the past few humans to come here have not been. she told him. She'd met a couple of the last few challangers and they were all brash and foolish. As she was told to go and meet the prince in the outskirts of the dragons teeth, she nodded again. She knew all the passes of dragons teeth by heart. It had taken her many months to learn them but she did. Of course. I shall return here within three days time. she told him. With a slight bow, she seemed to melt into the shadows again and she disappeared, her gentle scent of her desire the only sign left behind that she'd even been there. There were reasons her clan of people were called shadow elves. While all elves walked lightly and with grace, her clan specialized in stealth and being able to pass through the shadows without being noticed. With ease, the ellath slipped past the guards again and disappeared into the maze that was dragons teeth. Even though she was welcome among his people and the guards knew her well, Vanya prefered to come and go without being noticed by anyone but the chief. While traveling through dragons teeth, she kept an eye open for the human prince and as she got closer to the outskirts, she caught the sound of armor long before she saw him and she smiled while shaking her head. Taking a deep breath, she flitted from shadow to shadow as she neared him before she spoke up. You'll never find them. she said gently, her voice carrying to him. And if you do, it'll only be by chance. As she spoke, she made sure to stick to the shadows so he couldn't see her and she waited for his response.
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A chance is all I need. He said smoothly, any trace of surprise hidden in his response. The thing is...how would you know what I am looking for? Perhaps I seek asylum from the madness known as royalty. He questioned,hoping to take the watcher off guard as he scanned the shadows for her. The pnumatics whined as he peered around carefully. It only took him a moment to realize that he would find nothing. Who ever this was, she was too skilled with mana to be caught. So you are a shadow elf? He announced, hoping she would hear him. You haven't tried to kill me yet, so I assume you have something to say beyond you taunts? This elf obviously knew how to find the oni chief, perhaps she might lead him there. She was right about one thing, the dragons teeth seemed ready to devour him and Castiel was unwilling to waste anymore time searching. Ra'sel sat back on his bed and contemplated deeply on the situation. This prince was driven by his people, not glory or greed. If Vanya could not persuade him to relent, the chief could easily imagine that it would be his end. Another matter seemed to stick in his mind as well. The smell of desire and arousal from his ally. Such a pairing was unheard of, would she even be receptive to his affection? Vanya was an extremely worthy mate and companion, there was no doubt of that. Any warior would be blessed to have an such a complete equal as his own. Both dilemas boiled in the oni's mind as he pulled on his ceremonial robes and prepared to address his tribe.
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Vanya chuckled softly when he spoke and she shook her head even though he couldn't see her. I know what you're looking for because there's only one thing anyone looks for out here in the Dragons Teeth. So, unless you're trying to kill yourself, you're looking for the chief. There was a tinge of respect in her voice when she spoke of her ally. As he looked through the shadows for her, an amused look formed on her face and she looked the prince over. At his question of her being a shadow elf, Vanya softly laughed, the sound filling the air. Yes, I am. So it's useless trying to find me. The elf brushed her hair back and tucked it behind her ear while she looked at him. I might have something to say. she said tauntingly. For a little while she was silent and it seemed like she might of left before she spoke again. The Oni chief Ra'sel knows that you're coming and he's sent me to speak with you. she said finally. Slowly Vanya stepped out of the shadows, seeming to materialize right in front of him, the black leather and the silver fastenings of her clothing catching the sun. Chief Ra'sel wishes to speak with you. she told him. To most she was an imposing figure, the perfect example of a warrior of her people. Too many have come through this way to challenge Ra'sel, only to attack him recklessly and they've all lost their lives. The chief is a very honorable oni and wishes to speak with you. He offers to let you rest from your long journey even if you won't take the time to speak with him. She moved a little closer to him, her violet eyes staring piercingly at him. He sent me to show you the way to his tribe, either way.
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The situation became stranger and stranger with every word the elf said. Was it possible that he was wrong about his quest? This chief seemed to have none of the qualities that others had sung so loudly of. However, that particular oni could simply be very clever and have a trap waiting for him. The sheer number of posibilities were dizzying, and Castiel had to make a decision. A long moment passed as he searched the elf womans eyes to try and find any hint of deception or ill intent. Finding no inkling of treachery in her, the prince nodded slowly and sheathed his weapons. Very well, I shall accept his hospitality in the spirit it was given. He said carefully. Lead the way. He briefly looked at the spires of rock and wondered just where this unusual turn of events would lead. He could not recall one story where an oni chief allowed a would be assassin to live. He could not afford to wait on his nerves to catch up with him, though. What ever was waiting for him had to be overcome, for his peoples sake if nothing else. --- The oni chief settled into his robes with a somber grimace, he was prepared for his people to turn against him-- his words would not be easy for them to hear. He strode out of his granite carved home and into the temple of the mother, the place where he was born. A large crowd had gathered upon the steps, looking toward the alter for his leadership. My people. He began, his gutteral barks echoed through the night, as you have seen, many humans have come to assassinate me, to destroy our progress and drive us to war. They seek to crush us to their will and portray us as savages. But we must not rise to their petty desires, we must preserve who we are, and show them what a true tribe of warriors is! His passionate words were met with silence, uneasy and angry murmors rippled through the tribesmen and women. One voice erupted from the crowd, just as loud as the chief's. Why should we suffer their attacks and insults, when we have not stepped foot in their territory for a generation! We would only be defending ourselves! Did the gods not give us strength to destroy those who attack us? Those words brought the clamor of the whole gathering, the din was deafening, the rage and bloodlust was naked, the tribe wanted war.
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Vanya stood there, her lithe body stiff and her eyes sharp for any sign of attack from him. But she was calm as she let him think over the chiefs request, staring into the prince's eyes, her violet ones showing that there was no lie or alternate motives behind her words. She finally relaxed a little when he nodded and sheathed his weapons. With a slight nod of her head, she removed her hand from the dagger that was hanging at her waist. Very well. she said. Turning, she began leading the way through the maze of jagged rocks and valleys that made up the land. As they traveled, Vanya was silent and fleet footed but she always looked back to make sure he was keeping up and didn't get lost. However, as they got closer to the tribes location, she could hear the sounds of the people that lived in the tribe and she knew that even she had to tread carefully when she arrived at the tribe. While the chief welcomed her, Vanya knew that some of the others were uneasy about her presence within the tribe. When they reached the outskirts of the tribe, she paused and looked up at the gates then back at the prince. Speak no words of hostility. she said softly, but loud enough to be heard over the tribe. And make no move to attack. Her gaze was serious as she stared at the prince. With a slight nod, she turned and pushed open the gate with a soft grunt, having to strain a little before they opened and she led the way inside.
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The armored knight decided that it would be better, and quieter, if he shed his war armor as well as his weapons. If the villagers were this enraged and unsettled, then having a human armed to the teeth in their midst was asking for trouble. The angry din of the blood thirsty mob was disturbing on more than one level, even if the chief was reasonable--that crowd was certainly not. There was no way to tell if Ra'sel could hold back the tides of war or ensure his safety. Would it not be wise for the chief to meet me away from these unruly hordes? Both for my sake and his? He asked as calmly as he could manage. Unfortunately the calm in his voice sounded more arogant, given the contrast of the violent yells bellowed by the mob of oni.
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Entering, she could see the tribe gathered near the center of the village and she swallowed softly while looking around a bit. The noisiness of the armor he was wearing irritated the shadow elf but she brushed it aside while she walked with him. She led him towards the group before pausing when she heard him speak and she turned to look at him. It did sound arrogant and the look on her face showed that's what she thought. She arched an eyebrow at him and placed a hand upon her hip while staring at the prince. If you avoided the tribe like that and didn't meet the chief in front of them, they'll think you're a coward and the tribe looks down upon cowards. she told him. She knew in a way it was hypocritical since she always slipped in and out of the village without the other oni's seeing or hearing her most of the time, but she preferred being able to come and go from the village without any problems with them. After a bit, she sighed and looked forward at the crowd again. Don't act like a coward. Act like the prince you are. she said firmly. Turning back around, she began walking forward again, holding her head high as she neared the crowd. When they noticed her, several of the onis glared slightly but they began parting for them to move through.
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Though he knew nothing of Oni culture, the elf's words rang true and loudly in Castiel's ears. The din of blood lust seemed to take on a hushed fear amidst the anger. Chief Ra'sel, I wish to meet you as an equal and as a warrior. He yelled with an aggressive bark that silenced the crowd completely. Inside, deep in his chest, the prince felt cold fear squeezing down on his lungs and stealing his breath from him. Will you give me that honor? The crowd answered his questions with venomous stares. --- Ra'sel watched the scene unfold before him, pleased that his potential opponent had accepted his offer. The actual rituals of combat would take three days to complete, plenty of time to discuss the situation and possibly find an ally in that human royal. Very well. I shall have a cottage and a feast prepared in honor of the glory to come. In the intervening time, please let us speak as civilized beings. Shock was clear on the prince's face, no doubt at his command of the human tongue. Vanya please,take my guest to my chambers and give him some wine till I am able to speak with him. He had to deal with the one who so crudely defied his rule before any other matter could be attended to.
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To Vanya, the silence was more deafening then the roars of the crowd as she stood off to the side from the prince, her dark purple eyes staring at the other oni's. As the prince yelled his challenge, she brushed her bangs back from her eyes before looking at the prince as the young man asked for the honor of meeting with the Chief as and equal and a warrior. She remained silent, feeling some of the stares upon herself. She knew that some of the oni's didn't like her very much, if at all, having even been threatened before as well. When Ra'sel spoke, her gaze quickly switched to the Chief and she felt the corners of her mouth curl up just a little. Glancing at the prince again, she saw the shock on his face and chuckled lightly until her name was called and she looked up at the Chief once more. With a gentle smile, she nodded. Of course Chief. she told him. Right away. With a slight bow, she turned to the prince. Come, his chambers are right this way. After motioning for him to follow, she silently led the human away from the crowd towards the biggest structures in the village. This is Chief Ra'sel's home. she said as she led the way inside. You did well in showing him respect. She knew that he knew he was outnumbered in the village and she understood after years of being allies with the chief, that the oni's valued honor and respect. Once in the Chiefs chambers, she went about pouring some wine for the prince and she held out the glass to him, not bothering to pour herself any.
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Castiel accepted the glass gratefully, a little awed at the ornate nature of the chiefs home. He had expected the oni chief to live in a thatched hut adorned with animal skins and weapons, not a small palace made of what looked like granite bricks and decorated with sculptures of women standing over their men. His ignorance of these people and their culture made his face turn pink with shame. So... he tried to start, but he didn't know what to continue with. This is far from the tales told by scholars. The prince began to realize the depth of the lies that had been told to him. The studied men had long said that Oni were savage people, interested only in rape, loot and conquest. They said that the Oni were savage, evil beings with a culture of blood and violence--of no redeeming value. The bold, strong artwork and strange sculptures that accented the palacial home was a clear contridiction to all those teachings. --- Ra'sel stood tall and looked out at his people. This human, a prince like all the others, has shown us respect and honor. He pointed to his keep. There must be others, such as he. If we attempt to destroy the humans without first trying at peace, we will defile the glory of war as they have. Are you all so quick to spit on the bones of your mothers? So eager to join the humans in greed and rape? If that is your choice, then surely you can birth a son powerful enough to best me and take my throne. Or... he eyed the one who spoke against him pointedly. One has already been born? The red skinned Oni shrank under his Chiefs gaze, eyes averted, his face turned dark with shame. Very well then, prepare the celebration. The human and I will have a glorious fight, and I will have victory. He promised, knowing that the blood lust must be slaked if any progress could be made. He turned his back and departed for his home.