My first Record of Lodoss War story. Please don't hurt me, I really need to work on something like this.
Signs of War
My name is Diney, and I am what is considered an outcast, a half-ling if you will. Half high elf, and half human. But I have reason to be proud of my parents for they are famous heroes in all of Lodoss. My father is Parn, the Free Knight and my mother is Deedlet the High Elf.
From them I came and I live to fight evil and hopefully become a hero my parents can be proud of. The problem is, evil has not shown its face to me or to Lodoss in so long. Peace has reigned the kingdom years before I was born into this world. It lasted 25 years and it still goes strong. I am a half-ling girl, searching for adventure and continuously hope in finding such a thing.
I live in the village of Cannan, newly rebuilt after the war. I have many friends here, although only two wish for adventure as much as I do. Dekker the son of Garrack the Blue Comet and Ryna the Thief. A master in the use of throwing sharp objects and wielding a small axe. While my other friend, Lynia, is the daughter of Cecil, whose wife died in childbirth. Being taught by Neese and Slain, two incredibly famous sorcerers, she became a master at holy, attack, and healing magic, even though she's not that much older than me.
I on the other hand, take lessons from my father in the ways of a sword. Then my mother teaches me the ways of summoning the spirits of the elements. I take great pride in what I have learned although I have never used them in any form of combat.
I always go to the forest to take a breather and try to calm down. I listen to the fairies and sometimes practice my skills with the elemental spirits. I love the feel of a fresh breath blowing my hair and brushing against my face. Yet, I always feel like there is something out there that is waiting for something else.
I can't understand what I am saying, but I feel as if some evil is coming and I'm not sure why I would feel it. I'm merely a half-ling, although my mother may be a high elf with the gift of immortality, I have no such thing, merely an extended life.
And yet I feel that something awaits for the right time to reach out or for the right time to start its move. Why should I feel this, why?
"Diney! Diney!"
I looked down to see Dekker running through the forest looking around. I smiled and looked at him with my green eyes, while I pulled my long blonde hair behind my long ears in order to clear them away from my sight. I then jumped down from the branch of a tree and surprised him.
He immediately hit the floor with a look of surprise etched on his tanned face. He kept staring at me before he began to smile, he smiled like a fool in front of the 16 year old half-ling. His gray eyes and tanned face showed a spark of glee as he stood up and laughed. He wore his fathers blue armor, showing his muscled up arms, and wore blue armor over black leggings on his legs.
He pushed some short black hair away from his face as he spoke to me "Parn is looking for you, he wants to speak to you, me and Lynia. Lynia's already there, so let's hurry over there"
He soon began to run towards the direction of the village while I followed closely behind him. After passing trees and bushes galore, we finally reached a clearing that was only 10 feet away from the village. We soon ran through the entrance and crossed the roads in order to reach my father's house as soon as we could.
Once we reached the small house that I called home, Dekker opened the door and I rushed in with Dekker following behind me. Once inside I saw my good friend Lynia. She was the same as me with flowing red hair and violet eyes. Along with pale skin and face that never seemed to show any other expression than happiness and peacefulness. She wore a brown cloak that was given to her by Slain, and her staff was placed behind her on a table.
Father and Mother were sitting on chairs near the center of the room Dekker and I entered. Once inside, I said hello to Lynia and then flopped down onto a chair while breathing deeply, Dekker did the same. "Diney? You've been quite energetic recently" Mother spoke to me to which I grinned before answering, "I'm not sure why, but I really don't mind…"
Father then looked towards the door again as if waiting for it to open suddenly. To my surprise, it did and Slain entered followed by Neece and a blue-haired knight from Flame. I didn't know the knight, I'd never met him before. Father, however, smiled and stood up. He then shook the knight's hand and spoke "It's been too long Spark, how have you been?"
"I've been well, master Parn…I merely wonder why you would call me to this meeting" "You'll know soon enough Spark, but before that meet my daughter and her friends" Spark looked over at me and smiled, he then bowed and introduced himself "A pleasure to meet you, my name is Spark, I am a Knight of the Kingdom of Flame…it's been quite some time Diney"
I was surprised to see that he knew my name, but he probably met me when I was born or something. I was happy he knew me though, but then I introduced my other friends. "Nice to meet you Spark, this is Dekker and Lynia" Spark nodded to them and answered "A pleasure to meet you both, I'll need to catch up with Garrak when I reach his house"
Everyone in the room soon took a seat and Slain began to speak. "I'm sure you're all quite confused as to why you've been called to this meeting……it seems that Lodoss may be in danger once more under the threat of the Kingdom of Marmo" Father immediately stood up "How is that possible, the kingdom should have dissolved after we defeated Wagnar"
Slain shook his head and sighed "I'm afraid that this is the work of the sorceress, Carla…she has taken control of Marmo and has decided to begin a war in order to create an everlasting peace, one that she believes will be better than the one we hold now"
I became confused at this statement. "I don't understand, why would she want to do such a thing, when we have enough peace now" "I am afraid I know not the answer to this question" Slain answered and continued "She may believe that only her peace is worthy of Lodoss, and she'll do anything to bring her peace to this island"
I couldn't believe such a thing. What could make any person want to disturb peace just to bring their own? It seemed hypocritical and quite foolish. But they seemed very serious that this Carla person would do such a thing. I wondered how they could know "Have you met this Carla person before?"
Father soon spoke "We fought against her when we went to Marlo in order to do battle with Wagnar in order to stop the resurrection of Cardiss the destroyer" Spark then spoke "We defeated Wagnar and we saved Neece" I noticed how Neece smiled at this before Spark continued "The circlet where Carla can control the minds of other humans, was taken and thrown away into the sea…but it may have found a way to rise from the bottom of the ocean"
Slain nodded before he spoke once more "The reason of which we have called you here is to give you a mission. Diney, you will soon take Dekker and Lynia to another village. There you will meet with other warriors who will fight alongside you" I slowly began to comprehend what I was just told by Slain, I then stood up in surprise "Me!? But you don't mean for me to be the leader, do you?"
"That is exactly what I mean for you to do" Slain answered.
I looked at Slain in surprise and then over to my father and mother, they both smiled at me. "Why me? Why not father or mother?" "Because we have grown too old for this sort of thing, Spark's responsibilities in the castle have grown, now that he is nominated for Kinghood and Neece is there to help Spark…You and your two friends are the only ones qualified for this type of mission. You must form a group and go to Marmo in order to fight the threat"
I was still shocked at what had been given to me…I was going to lead a group into many battles!? I couldn't possibly do such a thing! My thought process immediately stopped when father stood up and into the next room for a moment. When he returned, he held a sword in a sheath. My eyes widened as I realized what sword this was, it was the sword that once belonged to the King of Valis, then was passed down to my father. The holy sword of Valis.
My hands shook as I held the sword that my father used ever since he first fought to save my mother. I could hardly believe it. And my father simply looked down and smiled at me, a carefree smile…he trusted me with his sword and knew that I could complete my mission. I began to smile as well before I spoke "I…will…accept this mission……as long as Dekker and Lynia go with me"
"Of course!" Dekker yelled out suddenly "You think we'd just let you go on this mission by yourself?" "I agree with Dekker, I wouldn't let you travel alone for all the magic spells in this world" I giggled softly and smiled at my two best friends. They smiled back and so Neece finally spoke "It has always been this way for some reason, only the young ones can complete a mission with such magnitude and high stakes…we will believe in you"
Slain then picked up three bags "These bags have an amount of rations that will last you 5 days, along with sleeping accommodations. Not the best, but it will do in order to get you to the next village, Frain" I nodded my head while I hung my father's sword over my back.
My mother soon gave me her own sword, she didn't say why, but I did not refuse, I agreed and hung my mothers sharper and thinner blade from my belt. It only took an hour before we started our journey to Frain. I wondered who would be fighting alongside us and if they we would become great comrades like my father did with his comrades. I had hope in my heart, that I would find love as well, but I knew that could wait, I had an important mission to fulfill and I would not give in until it was complete.
I am here…I have reached the island of Lodoss that Sensei told me of. He said I am needed there and that it was my birthplace. He then gave me his sword and sent me on a small boat to this supposedly accursed isle.
I stepped off of the small boat and began to walk off of the beach, leaving footprints of my boots in the sand. My black cloak covered my body completely, to the point where only my eyes and boots could be seen.
I reached the village closest to the beach, and so I asked where I was. He answered "You are in Frain young traveler" I nodded and headed towards an inn. The people didn't give me so much as a second glance, but of course they were all humans, and accepted people for how they were as long as they did not affect the lives of the people.
I understood and would never wish to harm humanity. My sensei was a human, a powerful one and I would never purposely insult his race. But the people would most likely fear me if they knew what I was. They would be afraid, and I could not blame them. I am not a monster but I am a blasphemous being. Although, I am so more to other species than humans but still…it is what I am. And so I walked on, an infernal being among a somewhat pure race called humanity.
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Not too bad right? Well anyways, I'd like a few reviews for this thing, so if you don't mind. Thank your for reading and good night
Hawk Strife
Signs of War
My name is Diney, and I am what is considered an outcast, a half-ling if you will. Half high elf, and half human. But I have reason to be proud of my parents for they are famous heroes in all of Lodoss. My father is Parn, the Free Knight and my mother is Deedlet the High Elf.
From them I came and I live to fight evil and hopefully become a hero my parents can be proud of. The problem is, evil has not shown its face to me or to Lodoss in so long. Peace has reigned the kingdom years before I was born into this world. It lasted 25 years and it still goes strong. I am a half-ling girl, searching for adventure and continuously hope in finding such a thing.
I live in the village of Cannan, newly rebuilt after the war. I have many friends here, although only two wish for adventure as much as I do. Dekker the son of Garrack the Blue Comet and Ryna the Thief. A master in the use of throwing sharp objects and wielding a small axe. While my other friend, Lynia, is the daughter of Cecil, whose wife died in childbirth. Being taught by Neese and Slain, two incredibly famous sorcerers, she became a master at holy, attack, and healing magic, even though she's not that much older than me.
I on the other hand, take lessons from my father in the ways of a sword. Then my mother teaches me the ways of summoning the spirits of the elements. I take great pride in what I have learned although I have never used them in any form of combat.
I always go to the forest to take a breather and try to calm down. I listen to the fairies and sometimes practice my skills with the elemental spirits. I love the feel of a fresh breath blowing my hair and brushing against my face. Yet, I always feel like there is something out there that is waiting for something else.
I can't understand what I am saying, but I feel as if some evil is coming and I'm not sure why I would feel it. I'm merely a half-ling, although my mother may be a high elf with the gift of immortality, I have no such thing, merely an extended life.
And yet I feel that something awaits for the right time to reach out or for the right time to start its move. Why should I feel this, why?
"Diney! Diney!"
I looked down to see Dekker running through the forest looking around. I smiled and looked at him with my green eyes, while I pulled my long blonde hair behind my long ears in order to clear them away from my sight. I then jumped down from the branch of a tree and surprised him.
He immediately hit the floor with a look of surprise etched on his tanned face. He kept staring at me before he began to smile, he smiled like a fool in front of the 16 year old half-ling. His gray eyes and tanned face showed a spark of glee as he stood up and laughed. He wore his fathers blue armor, showing his muscled up arms, and wore blue armor over black leggings on his legs.
He pushed some short black hair away from his face as he spoke to me "Parn is looking for you, he wants to speak to you, me and Lynia. Lynia's already there, so let's hurry over there"
He soon began to run towards the direction of the village while I followed closely behind him. After passing trees and bushes galore, we finally reached a clearing that was only 10 feet away from the village. We soon ran through the entrance and crossed the roads in order to reach my father's house as soon as we could.
Once we reached the small house that I called home, Dekker opened the door and I rushed in with Dekker following behind me. Once inside I saw my good friend Lynia. She was the same as me with flowing red hair and violet eyes. Along with pale skin and face that never seemed to show any other expression than happiness and peacefulness. She wore a brown cloak that was given to her by Slain, and her staff was placed behind her on a table.
Father and Mother were sitting on chairs near the center of the room Dekker and I entered. Once inside, I said hello to Lynia and then flopped down onto a chair while breathing deeply, Dekker did the same. "Diney? You've been quite energetic recently" Mother spoke to me to which I grinned before answering, "I'm not sure why, but I really don't mind…"
Father then looked towards the door again as if waiting for it to open suddenly. To my surprise, it did and Slain entered followed by Neece and a blue-haired knight from Flame. I didn't know the knight, I'd never met him before. Father, however, smiled and stood up. He then shook the knight's hand and spoke "It's been too long Spark, how have you been?"
"I've been well, master Parn…I merely wonder why you would call me to this meeting" "You'll know soon enough Spark, but before that meet my daughter and her friends" Spark looked over at me and smiled, he then bowed and introduced himself "A pleasure to meet you, my name is Spark, I am a Knight of the Kingdom of Flame…it's been quite some time Diney"
I was surprised to see that he knew my name, but he probably met me when I was born or something. I was happy he knew me though, but then I introduced my other friends. "Nice to meet you Spark, this is Dekker and Lynia" Spark nodded to them and answered "A pleasure to meet you both, I'll need to catch up with Garrak when I reach his house"
Everyone in the room soon took a seat and Slain began to speak. "I'm sure you're all quite confused as to why you've been called to this meeting……it seems that Lodoss may be in danger once more under the threat of the Kingdom of Marmo" Father immediately stood up "How is that possible, the kingdom should have dissolved after we defeated Wagnar"
Slain shook his head and sighed "I'm afraid that this is the work of the sorceress, Carla…she has taken control of Marmo and has decided to begin a war in order to create an everlasting peace, one that she believes will be better than the one we hold now"
I became confused at this statement. "I don't understand, why would she want to do such a thing, when we have enough peace now" "I am afraid I know not the answer to this question" Slain answered and continued "She may believe that only her peace is worthy of Lodoss, and she'll do anything to bring her peace to this island"
I couldn't believe such a thing. What could make any person want to disturb peace just to bring their own? It seemed hypocritical and quite foolish. But they seemed very serious that this Carla person would do such a thing. I wondered how they could know "Have you met this Carla person before?"
Father soon spoke "We fought against her when we went to Marlo in order to do battle with Wagnar in order to stop the resurrection of Cardiss the destroyer" Spark then spoke "We defeated Wagnar and we saved Neece" I noticed how Neece smiled at this before Spark continued "The circlet where Carla can control the minds of other humans, was taken and thrown away into the sea…but it may have found a way to rise from the bottom of the ocean"
Slain nodded before he spoke once more "The reason of which we have called you here is to give you a mission. Diney, you will soon take Dekker and Lynia to another village. There you will meet with other warriors who will fight alongside you" I slowly began to comprehend what I was just told by Slain, I then stood up in surprise "Me!? But you don't mean for me to be the leader, do you?"
"That is exactly what I mean for you to do" Slain answered.
I looked at Slain in surprise and then over to my father and mother, they both smiled at me. "Why me? Why not father or mother?" "Because we have grown too old for this sort of thing, Spark's responsibilities in the castle have grown, now that he is nominated for Kinghood and Neece is there to help Spark…You and your two friends are the only ones qualified for this type of mission. You must form a group and go to Marmo in order to fight the threat"
I was still shocked at what had been given to me…I was going to lead a group into many battles!? I couldn't possibly do such a thing! My thought process immediately stopped when father stood up and into the next room for a moment. When he returned, he held a sword in a sheath. My eyes widened as I realized what sword this was, it was the sword that once belonged to the King of Valis, then was passed down to my father. The holy sword of Valis.
My hands shook as I held the sword that my father used ever since he first fought to save my mother. I could hardly believe it. And my father simply looked down and smiled at me, a carefree smile…he trusted me with his sword and knew that I could complete my mission. I began to smile as well before I spoke "I…will…accept this mission……as long as Dekker and Lynia go with me"
"Of course!" Dekker yelled out suddenly "You think we'd just let you go on this mission by yourself?" "I agree with Dekker, I wouldn't let you travel alone for all the magic spells in this world" I giggled softly and smiled at my two best friends. They smiled back and so Neece finally spoke "It has always been this way for some reason, only the young ones can complete a mission with such magnitude and high stakes…we will believe in you"
Slain then picked up three bags "These bags have an amount of rations that will last you 5 days, along with sleeping accommodations. Not the best, but it will do in order to get you to the next village, Frain" I nodded my head while I hung my father's sword over my back.
My mother soon gave me her own sword, she didn't say why, but I did not refuse, I agreed and hung my mothers sharper and thinner blade from my belt. It only took an hour before we started our journey to Frain. I wondered who would be fighting alongside us and if they we would become great comrades like my father did with his comrades. I had hope in my heart, that I would find love as well, but I knew that could wait, I had an important mission to fulfill and I would not give in until it was complete.
I am here…I have reached the island of Lodoss that Sensei told me of. He said I am needed there and that it was my birthplace. He then gave me his sword and sent me on a small boat to this supposedly accursed isle.
I stepped off of the small boat and began to walk off of the beach, leaving footprints of my boots in the sand. My black cloak covered my body completely, to the point where only my eyes and boots could be seen.
I reached the village closest to the beach, and so I asked where I was. He answered "You are in Frain young traveler" I nodded and headed towards an inn. The people didn't give me so much as a second glance, but of course they were all humans, and accepted people for how they were as long as they did not affect the lives of the people.
I understood and would never wish to harm humanity. My sensei was a human, a powerful one and I would never purposely insult his race. But the people would most likely fear me if they knew what I was. They would be afraid, and I could not blame them. I am not a monster but I am a blasphemous being. Although, I am so more to other species than humans but still…it is what I am. And so I walked on, an infernal being among a somewhat pure race called humanity.
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Not too bad right? Well anyways, I'd like a few reviews for this thing, so if you don't mind. Thank your for reading and good night
Hawk Strife