On the Edge of the Breathing Swamp

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:53 am

Inrii , Jenia gives you a smile and shifts her axe so that the haft rests on her shoulder. Then watches you depart toward the lake.

Jordon wonders as Lothir also departs for the lake if both will meet each other or Perth. Grins at Jenia.

"Soon the rest should return, in the mean time we should ready a meal and bed for our guests."

In the swamp a small fire is built to finish of the swamp troll, before those 6 start their return.

Inriiaynrae Jaelre · Post by **Inriiaynrae Jaelre** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:25 am

(its ironic, when fillin out those character generator things, i always add soap to my inventory...now it finally came in use

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It felt so nice to be clean. She tossed the bar back up on her clothes and leaned back floating in the water. It might not been a good idea to be off her guard, but she needed the time to relax, plus she always loved playing in the water.
After a bit she sloshed up to shore to gather her clothes to wash them; and boy did they stink. She scrubbed them good getting all the muck and swamp out.
Zarstra yawned and moved about her rock.
Inrii noticed a few rips in her pants so she cast mending on her clothes, making them look brand new. Happy with the success, she laid them across a tree branch and gathered some wood for a small fire.
"all right Zarstra, light it up"
Zarstra's eyes lit up with excitement as she cast the difficult spell at the pile. the pile of dry twigs caught fire quickly.
"Good work Zarstra, you got that one down this time." if lizards could smile, her face would have been a big grin. She crawled back over near the fire and laid down on the travel bag near Inrii's drying clothes.
Inrii then climbed up the tree leaning over the lake and dived into the water, laughing like she was a little girl again.
Her excitement suddenly changed to awareness as they sensed someone was walking up. Her hand instinctively covering the large scar on her chest as she scanned the bushes.

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:57 pm

Lothir pauses when he sees her startled look, and holds up his hands in a gesture of peace. "A bit jumpy, are we? I suppose I don't blame you. I was the same way when I first came Above. You haven't been away from home long, have you?"

He sits on the soft grass by the lake, careful to keep his gaze averted from whatever it is she is covering. A modest drow female? Somehow, that thought strikes him as funny, and he hides a smirk. None of the ones he's ever known were afraid to bare anything they felt like.

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:45 am

Perth swims by Inrii either not hunger or the scent of the soap good enough protection. Perth's passage causes waves the are washed over Inrii and clearly can be heard and seen by Lothir from the shore something large is in the small lake.

Jenia and Jordon prepare beds and take some food out of stores before gathering the discarded garments and equipment of the Priestesses dropped when the hunt called.

"Maybe you should have told them about Perth Jordon"

:I did tell them the lake was mostly safe, is that not warning enough?
Besides, Perth eats mostly in mornings and likely sleeping right now. The only thing that might wake him is somebody jumping into the lake from a tree. How likely is that, they both looked tried, that at best I expect them to walk into the lake."

Inriiaynrae Jaelre · Post by **Inriiaynrae Jaelre** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:13 am

Inrii was a bit relieved it was Lothir. She scolded herself for putting her guard down. She leaned forward in the water a bit, moving her arms to float in the place as her hair flowed around her reflecting the light bouncing off the water. She might not pamper herself, but she did take meticulous care of her long hair; one of the few 'girly' traits she had.
(Speaking in drow) "Apparently, Zarstra likes you; she didn't set you ablaze when you approached," Inrii joked and Zarstra yawn. "She must know something I don't. So you came from below? I've only traveled a few times to a couple of the great cities of my ancestors, mostly trade runs. I've lived on the surface all my life actually. A good distance from here. Tho I must say, I am a bit surprised and curious tho, most males I know would not have hesitated to have taken advantage of a lone distracted undressed female." after a pause, "But the water is nice."
She kinda like Lothir, somehow he was different than the males back home.
Inrii floated there a few more seconds, thinking if she should wait a little bit or go ahead walk up on shore with him avoiding gazing at her. A wave bobbed her. She looked around unsure what was going on. Her clothes were almost dry, and she was a bit hungry from the fight earlier. She should get out anyway.
Her stomach grumbling settled it.
Inrii swam for shore. As she walked up the beach, her hand was barely capable of cover the mending wound that went from below the left clavicle to her sternum. Anyone staring at her could see her lean but toned body. She grew up around males so she hadn't learned to be very modest, especially since most considered her not the ideal womanly figure that her 'sister' was. Raya may have been fully figured and curved, but the lack of those 'traits' saved her life numerous times.
She walked to her clothes and checked them, her knee length bluish silver hair slightly covering her and dripping all over the place. With a small twig she wrapped her hair up into a quick bun.
'Still moist, but good enough.'
She then sniffed to see if the smell was out. She nonchalantly slipped on her pants and shirt letting her boots and piwafwi dry more and sat near Lothir, waiting to see if he would ask.
Zarstra crawled down from the travel bag and settled on Inrii's lap as her stomach grumbled again.

((i didnt see perith when i posted, b/c i dont remember it being up yet. it may have showed up as i was writing my entry.))
(I added the waves. Sorry about the quick response, many people take a long time so i didnt expect one while writing. I'll work on it...Still inexperienced in these RP.)

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:40 am

Lothir gives her a puzzled look at her mention of taking advantage of females. He thinks for a moment before answering in drow. "I- I take it you're not familiar with the way things are Below, then. Where I come from, that would be an offence worthy of death. Matrons do not look kindly on that sort of thing. Only slaves would be treated that way."

He glances at the waves in the water warily, wondering what could be making them. He contemplates whether he should tell her about them, but whatever it is does not seem to be threatening, so he simply watches it.

"Are you a mage?" he asks curiously, noticing the lizard. He holds out a hand to it cautiously, thinking that he should have kept a bit of food aside for it. He turns back to her after she is dressed again, noticing her slim figure apreciatively, but makes no move toward her.

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:03 am

Perth having his lake back, settles down for the night.

Inriiaynrae Jaelre · Post by **Inriiaynrae Jaelre** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:18 am

Gazing out over the water she rubbed Zarstra's chin.
"I have heard of the stories. How females rule with absolute authority and cruelty. But back home, we're taught that '[i:hxam6xor]cruelties against drow men must be avenged' [/i:hxam6xor]and '[i:hxam6xor]we must cast off the tyranny of the Spider Queen and forcibly reclaim our birthright and rightful place in the Night Above. The existing drow matriarchies must be smashed, and the warring practices of twisted Lolth done away with so that the drow are welded into a united people...[/i:hxam6xor]" she quoted as it was ingrained to her. "So naturally, the males rule."
A pained look came into her crimson eyes as she thought about the incident and curled up a bringing her knees closer.
"Some even go as far as to revenge their torture against any female drow they can."
The small fire got low as the dead branches were used up. Inrii considered casting a fireball, but decided against it; she had used most all her fire spells back at the fight with the trolls and the fight with the gnolls and if an attack occured, she might need them.
"Mage? No i hadn't really studied magic." she laughed, "I woke up one day floating above my bed. It freaked out my sister, Raya; that was a great morning! I had never seen her so jealous of me. But it was my so called 'uncle' Jezz that decided I had an innate magic that I could harness. I specialize with fire mostly. And her..." indicating the relaxed lizard on her lap, "I found her as a hatchling and we kinda bonded. She's my closest real friend." using the rarely used term. Zarstra moved over to Lothir as she pulled on her boots and gloves, buckling them up and tying her piwafwi on. Her jet black clothes as dark as her ebony skin.
Inrii's stomach grunbled again. "I should eat soon."

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:43 am

He smiles as the lizard sits on his lap. "It's nice to have friends. So you're a Vaerhaunite, then?"

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:04 am

The Dark Ladies start their return to the camp, with their escort.

Jenia and Jordon, start a cook fire and starts to toast some meat and tubers. The scent of the cooking travels on the breeze to the lake.

Inriiaynrae Jaelre · Post by **Inriiaynrae Jaelre** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:17 am

Of course she should have figured that those around here had hear of his dogma, they lived on the surface a while. She stood up and gathered her pack.
"Well,...um...sorta, if one can still call me that. Tho I doubt he's claim me anymore." she responded a bit nervous that they may take her prisoner as she closed the bag and started to put it on. She had never revealed her background and no one had asked before.
Zarstra looked up confused at Inrii.
"Maybe it was a bad idea to come here. I meant no trouble for anyone..."
The wonderful smell made her more hungry; she hadnt eaten in a long while.

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:37 am

[quote="Inriiaynrae Jaelre"

((i didnt see perith when i posted, b/c i dont remember it being up yet. it may have showed up as i was writing my entry. do i fix it?))[/quote]

Well Perth would feel better about it, but it does not matter that much in the grand scheme of the RP. What matters more is taking a little time for those in play time to post and react to them. It clearly would matter much more if Perth tried to eat your character. *wink*

This post of course will be deleted.

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:28 pm

OOC: No need for that, it was a legit question. Inrii, if you need any help, or have questions, I'll answer if I can. I've been around long enough now to know how it works fairly well. If that's okay with Bhaern...

IC: He looks at her with a concerned expression, and held out one hand in a gesture to stay. "Why are you afraid? No one is going to hurt you here. And, yes, I'm familiar with it, since you were probably wondering. My own father was- IS- one of his followers, though not a priest. And my mother is a priestess of Lolth. I have heard the teachings of them all, and neither ever spoke to me as Eilistraee has. If you feel he no longer claims you, perhaps you were never truly his to begin with."

He stands up beside her with a warm smile, and gestures. He moves over to see if his own clothes are dry, and finally decides to put the still damp velvet jerkin and dark green cloak on. The boots, however, he leaves off, enjoying the feel of the soft ground beneath his feet. He tucks them into his pack with the damp tunic, and heads for the smell of the cooking food.

Inriiaynrae Jaelre · Post by **Inriiaynrae Jaelre** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:33 am

((innocently: Someone would try to eat me?:P I'm a bit tough and chewy, mostly bones...now if u tried to drownap me, i would claim to be fat, fat kids are harder to kidnap...

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((thanks! I just gotta work on my timing...I get so board b/c I'm outta work and have nothing to do so i like to play/post...that and i blame the ADD/ADHD whichever its called now...lol))

Inrii watched Lothir's reaction to her admission being a different faith as she pulled out the twig in her hair and let it fall around her, still dripping.
Running her fingers through her long wet hair, "well, wait, [i:qy7mdfqr]your [/i:qy7mdfqr]family is from such opposing faiths? That's rather curious."
Inrii actually felt a little at ease around him. There was something different about him; something different than those she knew. There was something different about his goddess also.
"I was raised in Vhaeraun's faith. My 'uncle' is head of the group of followers back in Minauthkeep (Cormanthor). But the last year things have been...different."
She paused letting Zarstra climb up on her shoulder.
"I know how they, those I must call family, would react if say a follower of the Dark Maiden were to enter seeking shelter. And I prefer to not be anyone's prisoner."
Lothir gathered his belongings and headed twords the delicious meal, Inrii following, pushing her nervousness aside. Would they decide to hold her captive?
As they walked, "I was hoping that Erelurra had made it to a safe place. She might be known here, particularly because she follows your goddess as well. I know we send many as undercover seekers and followers into both Lolth's clergy and Eilistraee's to spy. Ironically, this so-called Nightshadow was assigned to be my trainer. But that's a long story."
As they arrive at the fire, Inrii noticed more had shown up. She recognized some from those who chased down the trolls. Her stomach grumbled again as the smell of the roasting meat filled her nose with its wonderful sent.

Bhaern Quel · Post by **Bhaern Quel** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 3:35 am

The table is set as it were, camp style, that is pads on the ground with plates nest to them.

Jordon glances up to the return of Lothir and Inrii. "I trust all went well at the lake, Jenia was concerned you would be foolish enough to disturb Perth? I was sure you would not be so foolish. Come and eat now, your bed is already ready."

Nuta, Micha and Eilae leading the males followers also enter the gather. The three are at least somewhat dressed as they are now wearing shoes. Eilae steps toward the storage hut and hangs her hunting horn on a hook by the door, before turning to face the visitots.

"Vendue'"

Siew, Chub and Smust take up positions that circle the gather, acting as guards.