Kirstin stands alone outside the bank, wearing simple work clothes her feet bare. Kirstin: *cries* Kirstin: *cries* Kirstin: *cries* Jenny: *looks* Jenny: hi Kirstin: *cries* Jenny: what is it? Jenny: bank Kirstin: no not the bank Kirstin: my life Kirstin: is a mess Jenny: no need to cry Kirstin: cries Jenny: *tries to comfort her* Jenny: would you like to talk? Kirstin: Look at you Kirstin: what would ye know about a life like mine? Jenny: i do not know but how can i judge if you will not tell? Kirstin: I have lost my family Kirstin: all of them Jenny: oh Jenny: i am sorry to hear Kirstin: I only just escaped with my life Jenny: *sighs* Jenny: what happened? Kirstin: now I nay know what to do Kirstin: some strange race Kirstin: I never seen before Kirstin: came out of the woods Kirstin: they killed my parents Kirstin: my brother and my sister Jenny: *looks sad* Kirstin: I was out collecting wood Kirstin: still have them logs * drops 17 logs * Kirstin: nay use to me now I suppose Jenny: you need to contact the lords Kirstin: Which lords? Jenny: that they send forces to the woods Jenny: to avenge your relatives Kirstin: nay what use is that to me Kirstin: it is too late Kirstin: my family were slaughtered Jenny: yes but others may share their fate if we do not stop them Kirstin: Who would I speak to then Kirstin: show me Jenny: where did this happen? Jenny: near here? Kirstin: I have wandered in a daze Kirstin: now my feet are sore Kirstin: I came seeking a place to rest Kirstin: but I cannot afford prices at the inns Kirstin: *cries* Jenny: it is fine Jenny: we will find a place for you Kirstin: I would work Kirstin: for my keep Kirstin: I am nay a beggar Jenny: *nods* Kirstin: *smiles a little* Jenny: i understand Kirstin: thank ye for caring Kirstin: many have passed me by Kirstin: on my way to here Kirstin: many have said strange things to me I nay understand Kirstin: but ye have spoken to me well Jenny: ye could venture to templewood and ask for help there then Jenny: lots of brave knights there Jenny: it is also far from here Kirstin: ah nay Kirstin: I need rest Jenny: a town of knights and brave people Kirstin: can walk no farther Jenny: *nods* Jenny: then let us find a place for you Jenny: i will talk to the innkeeper Kirstin: thank ye Jenny: *smiles* Kirstin: lead on Jenny: hmm Jenny: *looks around* Jenny: it has been a long time Kirstin: oh Jenny: since i have been here Jenny: ah Jenny: *smiles* Jenny: follow please Jenny: *points* Jenny: come take a seat Jenny: while i talk to the innkkeeper Kirstin: there be a wild animal in here Jenny: no no Kirstin: what sort of place is this? Jenny: you are safe Kirstin: ye sure? Jenny: none will harm you i promise Jenny: *looks at her* Jenny: yes Kirstin: fair enough Jenny: i am sure Jenny: a moment Kirstin: *waits* Jenny: *returns smiling* Jenny: all is well Kirstin: aye? Jenny: yes Jenny: you will get a small room Kirstin: but I have little gold Jenny: and food Jenny: though you have to work for it Kirstin: aye I will Jenny: help serving and cleaning Kirstin: I shall then Jenny: smiles at her Kirstin: *smiles* Jenny: you should talk to the authorities though Kirstin: aye Jenny: and tell them about it Kirstin: I feel very alone Kirstin: *looks confused* Jenny: *tries to hug and comfort her* Kirstin: I had heard Kirstin: of powerful guild near here Jenny: yes Kirstin: I may look slight but have worked in the woods since a child Kirstin: I barely know the feel of a sword Jenny: *smiles* Kirstin: yet have weilded an axe for many years Jenny: you better rest for a bit Jenny: then report and get in touch with the knights Kirstin: aye perhaps I should Kirstin: which knights be these? Jenny: you look tired and famished Jenny: *hands her some food* Kirstin: Thank ye Jenny: come i show you your room Kirstin: tis a fine room Jenny: *you see a small room* Kirstin: *laughs* Jenny: *it is tidy though smells a little from the stables* Jenny: *smiles* Jenny: you can sleep here Kirstin: so I will rest a while Kirstin: then will go look about this town Jenny: until rested Kirstin: I must gather wood to sell Jenny: then ask the innkeeper Kirstin: so I an get myself some shoes Jenny: for the authorities Kirstin: aye Jenny: *smiles* Kirstin: thank ye jenny Jenny: first rest child Jenny: you look exhausted Kirstin: *lies down* Kirstin: *sleeps* Kirstin: You have hidden yourself well. Jenny: *watches her sleep and tiptoes out* ************************************ Jenny awakes a few hours later and deicdes to cut some logs near trinsic, returning to the town she sells some of the loggs to a tinker shop, then seeks to buy some tools. Kirstin: Lord Toco Jocko: yes Regis: *hic* Kirstin: I seek fletching tools Toco Jocko: how many Kirstin: I nay need many they for my onw use Regis: *hic* Kirstin: 2 maybe 3 Regis: *hic* Regis: *hic* Regis: *hic* Regis: *hic* Kirstin: ah let me get gold how much? Toco Jocko: dont worry bout it Kirstin: ye need wood 100 boards perhaps? Toco Jocko: i always need wood Toco Jocko: :} Kirstin: 1 moment Toco Jocko: thnx Kirstin: so ye buy such resource? Toco Jocko: not as much now Kirstin: I look for employment Kirstin: no matter Toco Jocko: but at time i do Kirstin: if ye see me then ask if ye need Toco Jocko: thnx Kirstin: thanks you Kirstin: *smiles* Toco Jocko: are u here often Kirstin: I have just arrived Kirstin: it seems a good town Kirstin: so I will be around most evenings Toco Jocko: aye it is Toco Jocko: ok great Kirstin: until we meet again then lord Toco Jocko: i thank thee Jenny: *looks* Kirstin: Hello again Jenny: hail Kirstin: Hail Jenny: *pauses* Kirstin: *smiles* Kirstin: tis a fine town Trinsic Jenny: how are you today child? Jenny: *looks at her* Kirstin: I am well I have been working Jenny: *nods* Kirstin: I hope to begin a little trade here about Jenny: sorry that i did not introduce myself Jenny: my name is Jenny Jenny: and you? Kirstin: Aye mine is Kirstin Jenny: *nods* Jenny: did you get to any of the authorities Jenny: so that they can investigate it? Kirstin: nay I did see a Lord Kirstin: He gave me some fletching tools in return for 100 wood Kirstin: so now I will use them to make arrows Jenny: *mumbles* Jenny: no wonder evil runs wild Kirstin: why ye say that? Jenny: if the lords only look at their pocketts Kirstin: oh Kirstin: I nay told him my tale Kirstin: he seemd busy Kirstin: I merely wished to know where to buy tools Kirstin: he offered them free Kirstin: but I insited he taek something Jenny: *nods* Kirstin: *hands food* cooked by mine own hands Jenny: *smiles* Jenny: thank you *bows* Kirstin: nay need for that Kirstin: I a mere commoner Jenny: what a coincidence, me too Kirstin: *smiles* Kirstin: aye we usually the most helpful of folk Kirstin: however Kirstin: I have an anger in my heart Kirstin: against those who attacked my family still Kirstin: it will not abate Kirstin: *sighs* Jenny: *hugs her* Kirstin: *hugs* Jenny: i am sure Jenny: do you need anything child? Kirstin: nay I be faring well so far Kirstin: I will continue my work Jenny: wait a moment Kirstin: and am going to get shoes Jenny: *laughs* Jenny: a knight will come and maybe he can help you Kirstin: aye? Kirstin: but I have no shoes! Kirstin: *panics* Jenny: *smiles* Jenny: get some then Kirstin: he cannot see me likle this Kirstin: I shall Jenny: i will hold him until you return Kirstin: I will return Kirstin: I need money Kirstin: *runs in to bank in a fluster* Steveo: charger stay Steveo: hello old one Jenny: *whispers and points at kirstin* Steveo: i mean Jenny Steveo: *smiles* Jenny: *that is her but let her buy shoes first* Kirstin: *Sees knight talking with jenny* Oh nay Kirstin: *runs* ****************************************** In a panic kirstin runs to a shop and buys a simple pair of sandles Jenny: kirstin Kirstin: Hello again jenny Jenny: may i introduce steveo Jenny: and there Jenny: *points at Sims* Jenny: is the baron Sims Roggran: *Smiles* Sims Roggran: Hail Jenny: of Trinsic whom you can tell your misery Kirstin: *Smiles nervously* Jenny: hail Sims Kirstin: Well met sir Sims Roggran: Misery? Jenny: may i introduce Kirstin Jenny: *nods* Kirstin: Aye Jenny: tell him child Sims Roggran: A pleasure to meet you, milady Kirstin: *looks sad* Kirstin: *voice cracks a little as she speaks* Kirstin: Sir Kirstin: I have... Kirstin: I was Kirstin: I was in the woods working Kirstin: getting wood for my father Sims Roggran: *Nods slowly* Kirstin: who is .err .. was a carpenter Kirstin: I. I returned to find my home under seige Kirstin: from stange tattoed men Kirstin: they wore masks Daimon: Savages Shadow Star: *looks around for followers of kha or the savagers* Kirstin: and fought most fiercely Sims Roggran: *Frowns and then nods to Daimon* Shadow Star: hello Sims Roggran: Aye, sounds like savages Dain Lavrans: none I seen Shadow Star: *waves* Kirstin: Savages ye say Kirstin: ye know these people? Dain Lavrans: although Daimon: I know of them Kirstin: *continues* Dain Lavrans: this lass here has a tale Dain Lavrans: of savages Dain Lavrans: ! Dain Lavrans: Kirstin Shadow Star: *frows* Kirstin: I returned too late to help my father Dain Lavrans: parents were slain Kirstin: I am.. errr was Kirstin: the eldest daughter Kirstin: my brother was merely a boy Dain Lavrans: *listens* Kirstin: my sister a baby Kirstin: as I came throught the woods Kirstin: I saw a man on a large beast Kirstin: Spear my father Jenny: *winces* Sims Roggran: *Winces* Kirstin: I stifled my cries Shadow Star: oh how terrible!!! Kirstin: I was unable to help Jenny: *paces a bit nervously* Kirstin: I knew I could not fight them.... Kirstin: though my heart wanted to Kirstin: so I ran back into the woods Kirstin: as I looked back Kirstin: I saw my family home in flames Kirstin: and heard the cries of triumph Kirstin: of the as you call them tribesmen Kirstin: I have wandered days Kirstin: in grief Kirstin: *begins to cry* Jenny: *tries to comfort her* Sims Roggran: I am most sorry to hear of your great loss, milady Sims Roggran: Have you had food, something to drink since arriving? Kirstin: Jenny has been most kind sir Kirstin: she has found me a place to rest Sims Roggran: *Nods* Kirstin: and I have begun to pick up the pieces... Kirstin: of my life Sims Roggran: You are in safe hands with Jenny Sims Roggran: *smiles* Jenny: the innkeeper will let her stay for work Steveo: m'lady have you eaten yet this day? Kirstin: I hope to begin a trade Sims Roggran: If you wish it, you have the protection of the Duchy of Trinsic ... Hazard: bank Sims Roggran: And her allies while you are in the city Jenny: *smiles* Kirstin: Thank you Dain Lavrans: i am off Jenny: how is nevyn milord? Steveo: and if Jenny watches you that means you have a paladin on call at all times Jenny: oh Steveo: *smiles* Dain Lavrans: I must retire this night Jenny: sweet dreams sir Kirstin: I hope.... Kirstin: to begin a trade... however... Dain Lavrans: as I have tasks earily in the morn Jenny: *nods* Kirstin: my heart yearns to avenge my family Dain Lavrans: aye as for you the sweetest Dain Lavrans: *smiles* Jenny: *smiles* Kirstin: I wish to know more of these tribesmen Sims Roggran: Well, I will see if I can have some of our people ... Sims Roggran: Investigate any sightings of tribesmen nearby lately Steveo: no need Steveo: i saw thier leader in skara brae Sims Roggran: Saragon? Steveo: *nods* Steveo: riding atop a ridgeback Kirstin: ah those beasts Sims Roggran: Was it his tribes responsible for the attack, though? Kirstin: they were not of any land I have seen Jenny: no sims Daimon: Does it matter? Jenny: it must have been one of the wandering tribes Sims Roggran: Yes, I think it does Kirstin: *looks confused* Daimon: *shrugs* Jenny: i do not think that his tribe is responsible Sims Roggran: Amongst the savages, the difference between tribes .. Sims Roggran: Is as big as the difference between cities in our culture Kirstin: Ah Kirstin: but they are one people? Jenny: a lot of straggler are left from the war Sims Roggran: The actions of one tribe are not those of all the others Kirstin: but they are one people? Shadow Star: *picks her nails with a dagger* Shadow Star: *slips* Sims Roggran: *shrugs* Shadow Star: OUCH! Shadow Star: *holds her hand* Sims Roggran: Beyond that I know little of savage society I'm afraid Kirstin: I wish to learn more Kirstin: a lot more Kirstin: but... Kirstin: mostly Kirstin: how to rid this land Kirstin: of these people Sims Roggran: There is a savage camp in the Lost Lands ... Sims Roggran: It seems to be one of their main bases of operations ... Kirstin: I have heard of that place Sims Roggran: Outside of Ilshenar Sims Roggran: We could mount an expedition there Daimon: I suggest you send a few more scouts out then Kirstin: but... Kirstin: *closes mouth* Daimon: that's not the only place savages are found Thorek: who are at war with the Sebered hedz here? Sims Roggran: *Nods* Kirstin: sir Shadow Star: not sure Daimon: we are, why? Steveo: the savages in britannia retreated to the swamps Thorek: great Daimon: and who the hell are you? Thorek: may i have a word with ye Kirstin: Sir Daimon: aye Sims Roggran: Hm? Kirstin: I wish to train Kirstin: to begin the path of a wariior Kirstin: I fell this land Kirstin: needs Kirstin: more protection Sims Roggran: *Shifts a bit uneasily in his saddle* Jenny: *looks* Steveo: *smiles* Sims Roggran: The path of the warrior is not an easy one, milady Kirstin: I have worked hard in the forest Sims Roggran: Especially a warrior who tries to uphold the Virtues Kirstin: I have learnt humilty Kirstin: is that not the first step Kirstin: ? Sims Roggran: *Nods* Steveo: to begin on a path to virtue you must forget your revenge Sims Roggran: *Nods to Steveo* Steveo: lest it consume your being Kirstin: I fell compassion for others out in this land Sims Roggran: A warrior must be free of emotion in battle ... Kirstin: and wish to sacrifice Kirstin: my life in their service Robert De Craon: ?? free of emotion Sims Roggran: Sacrificing one's life as a warrior is an easy way of doing it Sims Roggran: *Smiles* Sims Roggran: The most difficult Sacrifice a warrior must make .. Kirstin: *laughs* Kirstin: my wording Kirstin: not veryy good I mean... Sims Roggran: Is accepting the necessity to stain their spirit with killing ... Steveo: do not seek death Sims Roggran: In order to protect and help others Steveo: it will seek you when it is time Kirstin: aye wise words Sims Roggran: *Sighs heavily* Kirstin: like it sought my family Kirstin: *looks sad* Sims Roggran: If you choose this path for the right reasons ... Steveo: think not of the past Steveo: nor of the future Sims Roggran: I taught the Path of the Warrior as a Professor at Spiritwood University ... Jenny: *tries to comfort her again* Sims Roggran: And if you wish, I can take you as my squire .... Sims Roggran: Or Steveo here could train you as part of the Knights of Virtue Kirstin: I feel Steveo: the hardest step on your journey is the current one Kirstin: it is time to put down my axe Jenny: she would fare better under your protection for now i guess Kirstin: and take up the sword Alinea: bank Steveo: for it may be the first, or the last Sims Roggran: *Laughs* Jenny: child consider Sims Roggran: If you want to take up the sword .. Sims Roggran: You might like to keep the axe, too Kirstin: no jenny Jenny: don't take it for revenge Sims Roggran: *Winks to Steveo* Kirstin: it feels right Kirstin: I nay seek revenge Kirstin: what's done is done Kirstin: I feel deep sorrow Jenny: *nods and looks long at her* Kirstin: I nay wish another to feel the same Kirstin: if I can help Jenny: *hugs her* Kirstin: protect this land Jenny: i just don't want to see you throw your life away for revenge Kirstin: then I will feel more at peace Kirstin: fear not Kirstin: I have encountered many wild beasts Kirstin: granted... Kirstin: I have never killed a man .. however these tribals.. Kirstin: are no men Kirstin: they behave like animals Kirstin: if you saw what I saw Jenny: *sighs and look at her* Sims Roggran: They are humans, with souls like the rest of us Sims Roggran: Even civilised men are capable of atrocity Robert De Craon: *smiles well said* Kirstin: I have still much to learn Sir Jenny: i can only guess though don't fall into hate Kirstin: I feel only sadness Jenny: *nods* Kirstin: I feel very alone Jenny: i advise you to take time and seek apprentiencship and guidance Kirstin: you are wise jenny.. Jenny: *laughs* Kirstin: and also kind Kirstin: perhaps Kirstin: someday Jenny: some say i am just old Kirstin: I can assist ye Steveo: yes Jenny is very old Robert De Craon: *waits his turn* Jenny: but i have seen people living only for revenge and they all met an ill fate Steveo: though it has to be said Kirstin: somewhere Steveo: Jenny is older than all those who have challanged her i believe Kirstin: out there in this land Kirstin: there will be another family Kirstin: under threat Kirstin: my family Jenny: *smiles and nods at Kirstin* Kirstin: had no one to protect them Jenny: nods Jenny: that is a worthy cause Morgan: bank Kirstin: I can not chop wood now Kirstin: it reminds me too much Kirstin: of a dead life I once lived Kirstin: *sighs* Jenny: *nods slowly* Sims Roggran: Then keep your axe, and use it for good and Virtue Sims Roggran: Rather than chopping wood Kirstin: I shall sir Sims Roggran: If you feel you are capable of the difficulty of the path Kirstin: Now I must rest Jenny: *looks at sims and tries to hush him a bit* Kirstin: and think Sims Roggran: *Nods* Sims Roggran: If you wish to contact me, you can send me a pigeon at box 102125966 Kirstin: perhaps jennyrepeat please Kirstin: repeat please Jenny: *smiles* Orilias Atradies: vendor buy bank guards Sims Roggran: 102125966 Jenny: your jouranl has it too Jenny: journal Kirstin: tis hard to read for me Kirstin: I will rest and think it over Sims Roggran: *Nods* Kirstin: do ye have a book you can give me Kirstin: that may tell me more of thine ways Sims Roggran: Best not to make a hasty decision over such a grave matter Robert De Craon: greetings my friend Robert De Craon: *smiles* Chade: How are things? Sims Roggran: The way of the warrior? Kirstin: yes Robert De Craon: not too bad was waiting in line to talk to the new baron Chade: *smiles* Jenny: *smiles* Sims Roggran: There is a book at the University of Spiritwood I once wrote Jenny: don't let yourself be pressured into ways now Kirstin: aye true jenny Jenny: think carefully please Sims Roggran: I will try and get a copy of it to give to you when next we meet Kirstin: I shall Chade: I've never been a queue sort of person Jenny: there are lots of ways to help people Chade: gets somwhat frustrated Kirstin: thank you Chade: *smiles* Kirstin: now I must rest Sims Roggran: *smiles* Jenny: *hugs* Sims Roggran: Try to get some restful sleep, I think you deserve it Kirstin: perhaps we will meet again tomorow Kirstin: *hugs* Kirstin: aye Jenny: i hope you find happyness again Kirstin: well I have shoes on my feet Kirstin: it is a start Kirstin: *smiles* Jenny: let love guide your way not anger Jenny: *smiles* Jenny: *smiles* Kirstin: *hugs* Jenny: *hugs back* Kirstin: You can't seem to hide here. Seems my life becomes more complicated, having taken it upon my self to help those in need in the town of trinsic I walk to the bank to collect my supplies to go hunting in the woods, what do I see but a young girl called Star surrounded and calling from help, when I last saw those in danger, my family, I ran, the guilt beats me and I decide to try and help against unbelievable odds, I walk up and push one of the judges and break their concentration, however I notice the crowd of other judges eyeing me, they stand firm until the call goes out Arrest that citizen! I run... I know I have little time. talking to a family who had their daughter *converted* i had learned that much.. I run round and push again.. more judges persue me... tis no good on foot so I run to the stables and claim my mount. I return to find they process under way again, following the advice of my tutor and mentor Steveo, I try to be non violent but knowing that reason does not stand with the judges I push into them again.. now three are on my tail Why does no one else help me! I run out of the gates and up the road to Britain, I am paralyzed by some unknow force but a careless judge bumps into me freeing my mind... I run again and am brought down by forces unknown I wake to find myself inthe woods and after a shortwalk recalim my mount... Star it seems remembers little of her former life after talking to her late that evening I retire to my humble bed and Pray to my Humble God for guidance...