... snip ... in ... travel ... game is ... travels, ... Mark, Enjoy your trek! It's been great having you as a player. Hope to "see" you in 2006! R's Greg...
... snip ... With a satisfied smile the skald says, "Strong words! Would you back them with a strong arm? My lords have bid me to offer you a challenge!...
... on ... Donngal's expression fades from elated to glum. He offers the Saxon his arm in a warrior's handshake, saying, "Do what you must then, good friend,...
... back ... Blankly, Donngal stares at Tathal, surprised that he should have been goaded so easily into a fight. Still, realizing that to back down would...
... Tathal leaps to his feet, nodding "I accept the challage." He turns to his friends "Will any join me in this battle?" Turning back to the Saxon he asks ...
... Morien gets to his feet, with a silent nod to Tathal. He crosses his arms across his chest, listening for the terms and scheduling of the event....
... his arms ... event. Donngal slowly rises to his feet, burning eyes still on the Saxon warriors. To Tathal he replies loudly, "Of course we will join you. ...
"Well spoken," the Saxon skald enthuses. He turns to speak to your host, Harde by name, who is pleased by the prospect. It is at your host's urging that...
... Tathal tries to hide his smile of pleasure when his hawk brings down the most birds, but it slips out when he walks away with their coin. He pockets the...
... Donngal looks his companions over. Energized by the anticipation of battle, he replies, "Well, I'd put my wager on Morien here to take his man, so mayhaps...
... Morien gives a faint smile at Donngal's confidence in him. "I will endeavor to not disappoint you, Donngal. Your plan of battle sounds agreeable." He then...
... Tathal looks pleased at the confidence his friends have in them "Thank you and may you two also be swift on the battlefield." Drawing a deep breath he...
And so our heroes enter the lists. The fates, fickle damsels that they are, having favored Tathal and Donngal during the week, turn their faces from the two...
... bruises ... "Fie! These Saxons are a tough lot!" Donngal spits as he rubs his newly bruised shoulder. "Do you suppose they only sent the weak ones to...
... Morien lifts his axe in a return salute. Might as well act civilized in front of the audience. ... Morien gives a noncommittal grunt to Donngal's praise....
And so Morien is selected as battle leader. Tathal and Donngal follow the stalwart warrior into the lists. Initially, neither side has the advantage; each...
... Tathal scowls at the dents in his armor and wince at his own bruises "Yes, I agree. With your success Morien, you should be the one to lead us into the ...
... Tathal whipes his brow and joins in the cheering for Morien. "Well done my friend, I knew we made the right choice." . ... Tathal nods as he mounts his...
The weather is pleasant and you make good time. Mid-July finds you just north of Lugdunum, by evening you will be within its walls. But for now it is...
... But ... a ... here?" Disappointed by the departure of the beautiful maid, Donngal looks to the armed men with curiosity. Getting to his feet, he performs...
... to ... ooc: 6 total The leader's face darkens and his hand moves to his hilt. "I am Maugrim, in service to Girbert, Bishop of Lugdunum. I can see for...
... Morien tries to mind his manners, saluting the cheering crowd and the personages of importance. A faint smile is given to Tathal and Donngal. "It has been...
... So much for getting familiar with the local fauna, Morien muses silently. He gets up as well. "Donngal, the gentleman here asked us some questions. It is...
... Tathal munches on some cheese as he flirts back with a grin. He laughs softly at her teasing, explaning that everyone sounds like he does where he comes...
... Tathal scowls and struggles to hold on to his temper as Maugrim growls at them. He stands anwering coldly "I am Tathal of Cornwall, in service to Lord...
... his master." Donngal gives a slight shrug, but maintains his mischievous grin. The Cymri victory at the recent tournament appears to have gone to his head....
Maugrim ignores Morien and Donngal and focuses on Tathal. He stares at Tathal and is about to speak when one of his men calls his attention to the approach of...
... OOC: *chuckles softly* I see Morien was omitted from that list... Perhaps I should take that as a sign. :) Morien starts thinking. Four enemies present,...