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 Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:43 pm
~On a Far Away Island, the land is ruled by lords. This Province, in particular, is ruled by a King who has lived to reach 139 years, through the help of his trusted vizer, Maximilien de Sarlow. The King tries to treat his people well, but his desire for long life has allowed Sarlow to abuse the city and it's residents for his own goals. From Sarlow's absurd demands, the city has fallen into a depression.~
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:50 pm
"I trust you'll have the payment in two weeks, however, I am a generous man. I shall give you three weeks to amass the funds needed to cover the next stage of treatment." Sarlow imposes, as he walks out the front door, his arms tucked tightly together behind his back. Behind him, a man dressed in a black hooded cloak follows obediently.
"You Scam Artist!" Yells the owner of the house, "I begged you to help my sick mother, and you made it worse! Then you took all my money, and only partially fixed what you did! There's no way I can possibly continue paying that crazy bill! Get the hell out of our city!"
Sarlow shoots a satisfied look back at the man. "Four weeks then... Though, I'm not so sure she'll live that long without proper medical treatment. You had best acquire the money quickly..."
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:02 pm
A young Half-Elf girl strolls into the kingdom, looking for exotic places, eccentric creatures and especially looking for artists such as herself in order to gain more knowledge in arts and crafts and the like.
She appears to be a bit taller than an average human girl but her facial features can convince some that she is a 13 year old child that had a growth spurt! But in fact, she is 20 years old; All ready an adult in human years but still a baby in the eyes of Elves.
As Aeri passes by the homes and markets, everything and everyone seems to lack enthusiasm and only sad faces can be seen, "What happened to this kingdom...? Everything looks so...run-downed..." While she continues, she thinks to herself, "Looks like the kingdom is going through bad economical problems right now. I wonder if the king is taking care of his people and kingdom, or abusing his power..." Aeri sighs to herself and continues on the streets toward the palace, just to know what happened to this lovely kingdom.
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:12 pm
"My personal account has been filled to the brim. It's incredible how much I've managed to profit from a single town." Sarlow walks daintily toward the Castle, his follower mimicking his walk, awaiting his every move. "If we place a new tax around the time of the King's birthday, our funding should be large enough to complete our operations by the end of the year. Report that to Lord Sehv."
"I do not believe this to be the intentional method of executing the plan." Said the man, as he split paths with Maximilien de Sarlow. "You lack the information needed to go against him, should he disagree with your methods."
Sarlow turns his head, and replies, "I know that. That's why I came to this isla-" Sarlow bumps into a young girl out on the street, knocking both of them to the ground.
The hooded man simply shakes his head, and departs, leaving them on the ground.
"Watch it, brat!" Sarlow yells, coming up to one leg to stand up.
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:22 pm
"Oww...!!" Aeri rubs her head slightly. She was about to reply kindly but after hearing him call her 'brat', she spats back at him, "YOU watch where you're walking! There's plenty of room for both of us and there's no need to be rude!!" Aeri mutters under her breath, "b*****d..." Dusting herself off, she sighs slightly and sympathetically asks the man whom she bumped into, "Meh...Are you ok?"
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:29 pm
"Sarlow stands up, and dusts off his pants. "Wait, you're no child... I apologize." Ignoring the girl's question, Sarlow folds his arms. "Did you pay the traveler's tax when you entered the city? I imagine the guards would have mistaken you for a child, and allowed you in for free." He grins, closing his eyes, and gently bobbing his head back. "Well, I suppose you can pay it directly to me, this time, but only because I was on my way to collect hat money anyways." Holding his smile, Sarlow intensely stares at the girl, waiting for her to pull out a wallet, or purse of some sort.
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:40 pm
Aeri blinks and questions him, "Taxes...? You're actually asking me to pay just for entering the kingdom when I don't even live here...??" She thinks to heself, (Are you KIDDING ME...?! Taxes just for travelers too?! Ugh...) Aeri continues to ask, "So...I'm guessing you're the town's official tax collector... Or a con artist...?" She raises her eyebrow and crosses her arms while leaning back slightly, looking like she's on to him...
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:51 pm
"Yes, In case you hadn't noticed, this city is in a bit of a depression right now. Every coin counts. We can't afford to lose any money right now, especially with the birthday of the King approaching soon." He shakes his head. "I am the King's Personal adviser. Being a man of One-Hundred Thirty-Nine years, he's not capable of doing everything himself.
Sarlow snickers, as he realizes the irony of what he just said. Under his breath, he whispers, "Then again, I myself am a man of over Three-Hundred."
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Serraphina The Rogue Crew
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:00 pm
[A tall wood elf walks up and slows down when she sees the two. Her black traveling cloak hangs over her armor and swords. With her hood up, all that is visible is her silver hair. Her boots hit the floor softly, as she is trying to be unnoticed.]
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:04 pm
Her Elven ears twitch as she notices something about him screams untrustworthy... "Ah-huh... Personal advisor, huh...? And all the tax money goes to what, a big huge birthday present?? Jeez, it sounds like the old fart is going to die soon enough so what's the point..." She mutters the last sentence to herself but continues, "I can see why you're whole kingdom is in a depression... Your kingdom is so giving to the king that they become broke and can't even feed themselves while the king is not only rich in money but food and clothes, even his wants are met by the sounds of this..."
Aeri thinks quickly and smirks to herself, "Huh...Normally, I wouldn't feel this generous if it would help a king rather than his kingdom, but I suppose a small token wouldn't hurt...--" As Aeri reaches for her pocket, she pulls out her fire-imbued dagger and holds it at his throat, "Nice story you got going there, but I'm not falling for that bit. Now tell me the truth before I make sure something bigger than you and I takes care of you before I do!" Aeri glares at the suspicious 'adviser', making sure he doesn't move an inch unless he wants to get burned and cut with her dagger.
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:11 pm
Sarlow shakes his head in disappointment. "The Traveler's Tax is a Law of the City you entered. That's all that matters." He lifts his hands, and gently claps three times. "Now, killing me would be a very unwise decision. I'm an extremely valuable person at the moment. Should you attempt to kill me, more than just the palace will be after you." He looks over at the person who just arrived(Serraphina). "There are several witnesses on the scene too. You wouldn't be able to escape guilt."
The hooded man stops at the gates of the city, and turns around and begins walking back toward the location of Sarlow and the girl.
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:20 pm
Aeri spits in disgust, "It may be law of the land but it's quite an unfair one...Your guilt trip won't work on me, especially since you're one of the pigs who hog all the money to themselves." Her eyes gleam with passion and aggression at the same time, "By killing you, I'd do everyone a favor, and I wouldn't care if I got away with it or not...!!--" Aeri's ears twitch at the very light footsteps of another, "...?" She waits for the right moment to pull out her dagger while concentrating on the 'advisor'.
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Serraphina The Rogue Crew
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:27 pm
[Amra notices the girl's first dagger at the man's throat.]
'OK so she's hostile...'
[She simply walks up to the girl and taps her shoulder.]
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:34 pm
Before the person behind her could lay a finger on her, she twirls around and unsheathes her second dagger imbued with ice magic and places it close to the person's chest while facing them, "Who are you?!"
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:42 pm
With a deep sign, Sarlow replies. "Your knowledge of politics is almost non-existent. Killing the King doesn't solve problems like that. In fact, you, a foriegner know absolutely nothing of the exact situation in play right now. How could you possibly justify the murder of the king?" Sarlow turns around, ignoring her knife. "Absolutely despicable. "
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