Father. Carrus hugs his father and then, very gently, his mother, very concerned at her health. Mother. Are you well? He will happily help in their tasks, and then tell them of what has happened and of their plan to move the family temporarily to Sparta.
You mother smiles and pats your cheeks, She tries to stand but her weak knees cant seem to handle it. The Calf is all but out, it just needs one more strong pull. Gripping the rope you pull the calf free and watch as it takes it first breaths of life.
Deidre seems shocked and frightened by what you say Carrus. She never was one for conflict, She still shivers at the sight of blood. Your father doesnt say a word, He makes sure the calf can nurse from the sow and takes a seat beside your mother.
"Deidre, go with your brother, Return when it is safe to." He looks at your elderly mother and smiles, giving her a kiss on the cheek and pushing some hair from her eyes. "We are too old for that journey my son, I and your mother will remain here at Home." Before you can even begin to protest your mother cuts you off.
"Take care of your Sisters and the Children Carrus, Make sure they are safe and fed." She has a warm smile on her face, both of them do and they both seem to have made their decision.
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Yes, ma'am, says Carrus automatically. He says farewell to his parents, promising to return as soon as he can. He gathers up his two sisters, his nephew, his brother and his brother-in-law and brings them to Cybele, ready for transportation.
"The Ares outpost is the closest to where the Gorgons were sighted. I've never been inside but I can get us close."
(OOC: Crow I'll leave it to you to decide how close I can get us. Like with Olympia, Cybele wouldn't want to teleport in too close and alarm the soldiers.)
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"We should inform Leonidas of our plan briefly before we move against Sthenno and Euryale. He may be able to provide us with some aid." Anax suggests before they leave.
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"The most important step a person can take is always the next one." -Dalinar Kholin; Oathbringer
So finding a suitable tree, which does take around 5 minutes as all the nearby tree's are rather small. You eventually find a healthy olive tree that is the perfect size. With the spell cast the tree twists and rips open with the roaring of wind echoing from within it. There is a dull flash as a image of a fort on the otherside comes to view. One by one you Clamour threw, with Carrus brining up the rear, just behind his Family.
Carrus you take one last look at your home, seeing your mother and father watching you all vanish threw the tree. You smile but then see a shadow fall behind them before the gate closes.
You stand in what looks like a training ground, Stumps of cut trees fill the area as does the smell of smoke. You can see wooden sparring swords and staves, Small bucklers and a Single, large Hoplon bearing the symbol of Sparta.
Ahead you can see the Ares outpost, Named after the Deity that favors Sparta and is the closest military outpost to Olympia. Massive wooden walls, Tree trunks cut and shaped into points to stop intrusion. Red and black banners hang from these walls, From here you cannot see anything within the Outpost but do see several small smoke trails coming from within.
Anax, you know this place. You were trained here when you first joined the Military. A tough but fair environment, everyone is expected to do their share. Cybele, you have seen this place from a Distance and in passing, You've never been inside the Outpost but know this is perhaps the largest and most well guarded of the Outposts along Sparta's border.
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The smoke trails look like they are from Campfires and maybe a blacksmiths forge. They are thin and wispy, their consistency seems to die out as they trail along and they are far to small to indicate that something larger is on fire.
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Cybele will take a deep breath of fresh air, happy to be away from the bustle of the city. "Let's get to the fort, find a place for Carrus' family to stay, and get started with this hunt." After a thoughtful silence she would say, "I'm surprised that the criminals of Olympia are so bold."
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You march to the fort gates, around the left side. Adorning the outer walls off the Fort hangs blood red banners. With some wear and sun marks but still visible and bold. The Crimson and Gold of the Spartan symbol stands out and catches the eye. A symbol of power, Discipline and Loyalty. As you get close to the get you hear a voice call from above.
"HOLD, Who go's there." Looking up you see a dozen men, with their bows pulled back and arrows notcher, all of them pointed towards you. A Female soldier stands in front of them. Wearing a Fine Spartan breastplate and a crimson cloak hanging from her shoulders.
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Anaxandros you squint against the sun and a smile curls on your lips. You do know this woman, you and her joined the Military at the same time and trained together. Lyanna of Sparta has since made quite the name for herself, Practically soaring threw the ranks. Her skill with a Spear and Shield is said to rival the great Leonidas, Not only her skill in battle, But her tacticians mindset. She Is a brilliant strategist, Partly responsible for the Spartans deadly Phalanx maneuver.
"Anaxandros? Your name rings a distant bell. Leonidas is not at the Ares, Anaxandros of Sparta. State your news and we will send a raven." She turns to one of the men beside her, after a moment he runs off down the ramparts. "Surrender your arms and you may enter." She calls down.
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Cybele will keep hold of her staff, keeping her demeanor friendly but firm, "I don't think my companion is used to introducing us properly. We are The Four. We have been sent by the High King to hunt the Gorgons. We are here for any recent intelligence on their whereabouts before we begin our pursuit."
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Dicaeus just smirks as he hands his twin daggers to the guard. ”I don’t know about you all, but I’d much rather have this conversation at a more reasonable distance.”
Carrus is hanging back, talking in a low voice to his brother and sisters, reassuring them and letting his companions take the lead. He will follow, looking after his family until they can be left in safety.
The Walls are 20-25 feet high at best guess Dicaeus.
The guard from the ramparts does appear threw the gate and does proceed to take your weapons but stops at the mention of the Gorgons. He looks up to the ramparts at the Commander. The Commander looks somewhat baffled.
"You are the Four? Well, I expected.......more. We received a raven in the early morning telling us of your arrival, tho we did not expect you for 3 days; The note expressed you were leaving Olympia today." She holds up her left hand and twirls it in a clockwise motion. The gates open fully to allow you access. "Return their weapons and bring them to my tent." She instructs the soldier. He returns your weapons and leads you inside.
Anaxandros, this is what you know. There are roaring fires all over the area, Towards the back of the Fort is where the tents are set up for the commander and the occupying soldiers. In the main Yard, which takes up most of the fort. There are easily 120 soldiers, Practicing with all manner of weapons. Spear,swords,Bows,Greataxes. This is Spartan training, ruthless and unforgiving.
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Cybele narrows her eyes a bit at the Commander's comment about 'expecting more'. "We did leave today,"she will say with a smile that is more challenging then friendly. Not explaining further, she will drift toward the back of the group as they follow to the Commander's tent.
Sparta was home, but it was also a place where initial judgements were made based off of your physical strength. Cybele could feel the old urge to shapeshift and teach a lesson to anyone who gave her an attitude rearing its head.
I'd better back off and let Dicaeus do that talking before I get us in trouble again.
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(Sorry, that was my mistake, I misread)
Father. Carrus hugs his father and then, very gently, his mother, very concerned at her health. Mother. Are you well? He will happily help in their tasks, and then tell them of what has happened and of their plan to move the family temporarily to Sparta.
You mother smiles and pats your cheeks, She tries to stand but her weak knees cant seem to handle it. The Calf is all but out, it just needs one more strong pull. Gripping the rope you pull the calf free and watch as it takes it first breaths of life.
Deidre seems shocked and frightened by what you say Carrus. She never was one for conflict, She still shivers at the sight of blood. Your father doesnt say a word, He makes sure the calf can nurse from the sow and takes a seat beside your mother.
"Deidre, go with your brother, Return when it is safe to." He looks at your elderly mother and smiles, giving her a kiss on the cheek and pushing some hair from her eyes. "We are too old for that journey my son, I and your mother will remain here at Home." Before you can even begin to protest your mother cuts you off.
"Take care of your Sisters and the Children Carrus, Make sure they are safe and fed." She has a warm smile on her face, both of them do and they both seem to have made their decision.
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
Yes, ma'am, says Carrus automatically. He says farewell to his parents, promising to return as soon as he can. He gathers up his two sisters, his nephew, his brother and his brother-in-law and brings them to Cybele, ready for transportation.
So where are you teleporting to?
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
"The Ares outpost is the closest to where the Gorgons were sighted. I've never been inside but I can get us close."
(OOC: Crow I'll leave it to you to decide how close I can get us. Like with Olympia, Cybele wouldn't want to teleport in too close and alarm the soldiers.)
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"We should inform Leonidas of our plan briefly before we move against Sthenno and Euryale. He may be able to provide us with some aid." Anax suggests before they leave.
"The most important step a person can take is always the next one." - Dalinar Kholin; Oathbringer
So finding a suitable tree, which does take around 5 minutes as all the nearby tree's are rather small. You eventually find a healthy olive tree that is the perfect size. With the spell cast the tree twists and rips open with the roaring of wind echoing from within it. There is a dull flash as a image of a fort on the otherside comes to view. One by one you Clamour threw, with Carrus brining up the rear, just behind his Family.
Carrus you take one last look at your home, seeing your mother and father watching you all vanish threw the tree. You smile but then see a shadow fall behind them before the gate closes.
You stand in what looks like a training ground, Stumps of cut trees fill the area as does the smell of smoke. You can see wooden sparring swords and staves, Small bucklers and a Single, large Hoplon bearing the symbol of Sparta.
Ahead you can see the Ares outpost, Named after the Deity that favors Sparta and is the closest military outpost to Olympia. Massive wooden walls, Tree trunks cut and shaped into points to stop intrusion. Red and black banners hang from these walls, From here you cannot see anything within the Outpost but do see several small smoke trails coming from within.
Anax, you know this place. You were trained here when you first joined the Military. A tough but fair environment, everyone is expected to do their share. Cybele, you have seen this place from a Distance and in passing, You've never been inside the Outpost but know this is perhaps the largest and most well guarded of the Outposts along Sparta's border.
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
[OoC]: Do the smoke trails look like normal campfires or does it look like the place is/has been on fire?
"The most important step a person can take is always the next one." - Dalinar Kholin; Oathbringer
The smoke trails look like they are from Campfires and maybe a blacksmiths forge. They are thin and wispy, their consistency seems to die out as they trail along and they are far to small to indicate that something larger is on fire.
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
Cybele will take a deep breath of fresh air, happy to be away from the bustle of the city. "Let's get to the fort, find a place for Carrus' family to stay, and get started with this hunt." After a thoughtful silence she would say, "I'm surprised that the criminals of Olympia are so bold."
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Dicaeus snorts a little. "They wouldn't be if they knew what awaited them. To the fort we go?"
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You march to the fort gates, around the left side. Adorning the outer walls off the Fort hangs blood red banners. With some wear and sun marks but still visible and bold. The Crimson and Gold of the Spartan symbol stands out and catches the eye. A symbol of power, Discipline and Loyalty. As you get close to the get you hear a voice call from above.
"HOLD, Who go's there." Looking up you see a dozen men, with their bows pulled back and arrows notcher, all of them pointed towards you. A Female soldier stands in front of them. Wearing a Fine Spartan breastplate and a crimson cloak hanging from her shoulders.
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
Anax strides up to the entrance and looks up to the ramparts. He can't help but smile at the presence of the Spartan heraldry on display.
"Anaxandros of Sparta." He squints to see if he can recognise the woman. "We bear news for Leonidas."
"The most important step a person can take is always the next one." - Dalinar Kholin; Oathbringer
Anaxandros you squint against the sun and a smile curls on your lips. You do know this woman, you and her joined the Military at the same time and trained together. Lyanna of Sparta has since made quite the name for herself, Practically soaring threw the ranks. Her skill with a Spear and Shield is said to rival the great Leonidas, Not only her skill in battle, But her tacticians mindset. She Is a brilliant strategist, Partly responsible for the Spartans deadly Phalanx maneuver.
"Anaxandros? Your name rings a distant bell. Leonidas is not at the Ares, Anaxandros of Sparta. State your news and we will send a raven." She turns to one of the men beside her, after a moment he runs off down the ramparts. "Surrender your arms and you may enter." She calls down.
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
Cybele will keep hold of her staff, keeping her demeanor friendly but firm, "I don't think my companion is used to introducing us properly. We are The Four. We have been sent by the High King to hunt the Gorgons. We are here for any recent intelligence on their whereabouts before we begin our pursuit."
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Anax coughs and realises himself. He turns and whispers, "sorry Cy, excited to see the colours again."
He stands proud in the direction of Lyanna and tries his best to hide his cheesy smile.
"The most important step a person can take is always the next one." - Dalinar Kholin; Oathbringer
Dicaeus just smirks as he hands his twin daggers to the guard. ”I don’t know about you all, but I’d much rather have this conversation at a more reasonable distance.”
How tall are the walls?
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Carrus is hanging back, talking in a low voice to his brother and sisters, reassuring them and letting his companions take the lead. He will follow, looking after his family until they can be left in safety.
He'll hand over his weapons if the others do.
The Walls are 20-25 feet high at best guess Dicaeus.
The guard from the ramparts does appear threw the gate and does proceed to take your weapons but stops at the mention of the Gorgons. He looks up to the ramparts at the Commander. The Commander looks somewhat baffled.
"You are the Four? Well, I expected.......more. We received a raven in the early morning telling us of your arrival, tho we did not expect you for 3 days; The note expressed you were leaving Olympia today." She holds up her left hand and twirls it in a clockwise motion. The gates open fully to allow you access. "Return their weapons and bring them to my tent." She instructs the soldier. He returns your weapons and leads you inside.
Anaxandros, this is what you know. There are roaring fires all over the area, Towards the back of the Fort is where the tents are set up for the commander and the occupying soldiers. In the main Yard, which takes up most of the fort. There are easily 120 soldiers, Practicing with all manner of weapons. Spear,swords,Bows,Greataxes. This is Spartan training, ruthless and unforgiving.
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
Cybele narrows her eyes a bit at the Commander's comment about 'expecting more'. "We did leave today," she will say with a smile that is more challenging then friendly. Not explaining further, she will drift toward the back of the group as they follow to the Commander's tent.
Sparta was home, but it was also a place where initial judgements were made based off of your physical strength. Cybele could feel the old urge to shapeshift and teach a lesson to anyone who gave her an attitude rearing its head.
I'd better back off and let Dicaeus do that talking before I get us in trouble again.
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