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 Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 3:29 pm
Jerusalem; the holy land to the Christians, Jews and the Muslims, the cause and centre of many conflicts in the 12th century.
The relentless battle for dominance of the Kingdom of Heaven was faught between two powerful sects:
The Templars, an organsation of knights acknowledged by the Vatican, who lead the fight to keep Jerusalem under Christian control. The Crusades are their shield, and the Holy Cross, their sword...
The Bretheran, a group of Assassins who work to undermine the strangle hold of the Christians. Their most potent weapon? Fear. And from the shadows they will deliver it...
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 4:06 pm
Bio:
Name: Sameena Manzur Khan
Age: 23
Profession: Assassin
Nickname: Silver-Hawk
Appearance: 5"7, slim, olive skinned. She has dark brown, shoulder-length, wavey hair. Wears a silver nose pin in the shape of an Eagle. Has typical strong facial features of an Eastern woman. Often wears Kohl around her hazel eyes.
Background: Due to strong religious and personal beliefs, she decided to join the bretheren at a young age. She wished to deal out what she believed to be justice. Since then she has matured to realise that the purpose of The Brethern runs far deeper then her own personal concerns..
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 4:21 pm
The darkness was always her favourite time of day...so to speak. It helped sooth her troubled mind as she sat atop the spire of a Mosque surveying her surroundings, the wind causing her white robes to flutter. The City really was beautiful and utterly slient at night.
After a few minutes, she said a muttered prayer of respect, then leapt in what would seem to be, to the untrained eye, a suicidal manner. Twisting and turning in a cat-like manner before landing with a thud, and an explosion of dust, into a large barrow of hay.
With a rustle she jumped from her hiding place, and sped off silently down the stilled streets. She almost looked as if she were flying as she sprinted along; jumping, and clambering her way over Jerusalem's rooftops.
In this manner she raced towards her prey..
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 4:32 pm
Bio:
Name: Kain of Mercia
Age: 30 (Because they spend ages in training.)
Profession: Templar.
Nickname: Steel clad thug (XD)
Appearance: Tall at 6'0 he possess a strong build with plenty of combat ready muscles. His hair is long and often tied back on his chin is an unevenly trimmed beard. His body is covered in various scars his most notable being down over his left eye.
Background: More to do with a strong desire to kill with out real repercussions Kain a petty nobles son joined the crusade. In his long years he has earned the nick name of "Steel clad thug" all because of his lust for blood, excessive drinking and use of women. He's not the strongest but he's also not the stupidest, a fact he prides greatly.
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 4:52 pm
Kain let out a tired yawn as he stood around the keep he was stationed in. Only a bit longer and he'd be relieved and with his purse in hand he'd got to his favourite brothel in town. The brothel in question was said to be among the best in the entire city, Kain had to agree he'd been going there for five years ever since coming to the holy land. It was interesting, and these women were more to his tastes then the wenches back home.
After being relieved he left, making his way through the streets on horse back carrying only the clothes on his back, his sword and of course, his purse. That included a cloak which was handy for avoiding some of his more Zealous brothers. Brothers who held contempt for anyone who used such places. They were fools! Why stay tied down to one woman? Why not have five or six? Or even more hundreds more! He'd always liked to keep his options open not worrying about heirs just yet.
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:11 pm
Hawk had stopped runnning and was currently crouching near a roof-garden shrouded in shadows. She pulled out the map of the City her master had given her, looking around her for the landmarks that would lead her to a rather seedy establishment in town. She had never been there personally, and therefore, wasn't as familiar with the area.
Unfortunately for her, she had established (through much detective work) that her mark frequented the "house" very often. Fortunately for her, however, this meant he would become very vulnerable. She knew she would enjoy plunging her blade into his pathetic throat...
Smiling slightly at the thought of the kill to come, she tucked the map away and continued on the rooftops for a few blocks, careful not to make too much noise as she moved.
Eventually she noticed that the cityscape matched the area marked on her map, and she silently shimmied down to the streets again. She recognised the front of the "house" from a description given by a Bretheren informer. She quickly made a mental note of all the points of entry, as it would probably be near impossible for HER to slip in through the front door!
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 9:31 am
(Since I couldn't find any info on that topic it's probably better just to make things up.)
Kains horse came to stop outside the house's door and he dismounted with little trouble. He led his horse around to the side and lead him into the stable for customers. Another way for them to earn money and this way was much more legal. Then he moved back around and entered the building, the smell of strong lavender incense wafted around the room. He was greeted by the owner a slimy man who had as much care for his countries religion as Kain did about his own.
They greeted with a hand shake and talked for awhile "So who do you want to day my friend?" he asked after the dropped the hand shake. Kain grinned "I don't know got any new girls?" he asked looking around the room. He took in the familiar details, the rooms were quite lavish partly because so many corrupt rich people like Kain himself visited the house and so often. Kain himself came every week at least some times more.
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 7:45 am
As soon as Hawk picked up the sound of horses hooves moving towards her, she darted back up a small building and flattened herself to the roof.
The man she saw was a Templer, his plate armour and large, red cross emblazened on it gave him away immediately. Sameena sneered at this man's clear lack of respect for his own religion, and had to restrain herself from burying a throwing knife between his shoulderblades at that very moment (seeing as all it would likely do is bounce of harmlessly anyway).
She watched as he lead his horse to the stables, and go inside the establishment, chatting to the owner. She shifted her position slightly to see if this man was the one she was hunting. She had a clear view of his face through a small window as he chatted to the man, and quickly confirmed to herself that this was indeed the dead-man walking...
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 8:30 am
Adham Abid shook his head "No we haven't Kain some of your more pious brethren are making this trade harder. What is the Popes word on selling your body?" he asked finding this was time to make small conversation while Kain decided. Kain shrugged "His holiness is rumoured to have decreed, brothels are legal to lessen the crimes of rape and masturbation."* Finally Kain smiled as Noor entered the room, a favourite of most customers.
Noor Ashad was her full name, most patrons desired to be with her at least once in their lifetime. Some had even bankrupted themselves to spend time with Noor, even if it wasn't for that reason. A grin passed Kain's face and he approached her "I would appreciate the pleasure of your company Noor" he said, a smile on his face. Noor returned the smile "I accept it's always nice to see you**
Kain turned and as per agreement paid half the fee "Enjoy"Adham" says after counting the pieces of gold. Kain followed and inside the room removed his plate armour, as he watched Noor disrobe. He licked his lips in anticipation and once naked he climbed onto the bed. He set his sword within easy reach before starting with a kiss, a kiss filled with lust built up over week.
(*According to Wiki.
** I've implied she's a high class whore so her choice to a degree.)
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 9:48 am
Sameena took a step back from the building to give herself a run-up before leaping and grabbing onto the roof of the establishment. Unfortunately for her, she had misjudged it, and caused several parts of the structure to be knocked off. She whinced as they shattered on the floor, and quickly scrambled up the side of the building onto the flat roof-top. She hid there while several locals looked around curiously, before disappearing back to their beds.
She breathed a sigh of relief, and settled herself with a quick du'wa(prayer) before slowly and carefully scaling the sides of the building, trying to locate the windows she had previously noted. As she neared one, she drew a small throwing knife from the sheath on her shoulder, and used the reflection to locate her prey. She did this several times, carefully staying out of eye and ear-shot. Eventually she found the room she wanted, she grimaced as she noticed the Templer was already naked, but knew this was the perfect opportunity. She contemplated throwing the blade through the window, but realised she could hit the woman currently with her target.
She times her entry into the room, whilst they were both too "busy" to notice the assassin currently sliding through it, using the shadows to sheild her...
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 10:01 am
Both Kain and Noor were much to busy to notice even the tiniest sound caused by a shoddy window cover. It was drained out completely by grunts, moans and the many sounds that could be heard when people made love. Ten minutes passed and Kain finally felt the cold, they'd finished for a short moment. Glancing to where the window cover was he frowned "Heh so Adham skimps on window covers does he" he said glancing down at Noor.
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 10:17 am
She had endured ten painful minutes of the dispicable knight's "actions", and could bare it no longer. She gritted her teeth and flicked her wrist, causing the hidden blade to slide out like a snake from it's sheath. As soon as the man lowered his head to talk to his whore, she pounced from her hiding place amongst the silks and cushions and landed on the Knight's back, ramming the blade between his shoulder and neck. She smiled as she saw the blood well from the wound, but something was wrong. She had done what no assassin must do..
She had missed...
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 10:29 am
(Ok I has an idea but it'll be difficult.)
As soon as the blade struck Kain let out a roar of pain as it sank into his flesh. The assassin seemed to have stopped and he used that time to sit up and reach round with his left arm to grab her arm. He squeezed where he grabbed* her and pulled easing the knife out as he pulled forward. From there he jumped to the side of his bed where his trousers lay.
He pulled them up then picked up his naked sword, "Alright assassin I'll kill you for threatening a Templar" he said taking a step forward.
He raised the sword and took a swing** downwards intend to cut the person head in two.
(* Just past the elbow closer to the hand.
**I'm assuming she'd have stood up by then.)
(Still working on.)
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:04 pm
Sameena's eyes widened as she was flung across the room, Noor getting up and screaming also. She saw the templar reach for his sword, and instinctively unsheathed her own scimitar. It was her favourite weapon, cast in dark metal with extracts from the Qur'an inlayed in gold.
She quickly stood and parried his over-head slash with the edge of her curved blade, disengaged his sword and then tried to undercut the knight where he stood!
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:06 pm
When the assassin pulled their sword away Kain did so too and went for another strike across their stomach. The assassin's blade came close enough for Kain to have to shift his swords position, so the tip pointed downwards. The blades clashed and he stepped back raising his sword back to a neutral stance, "So I'm a target am I?" he asked not expecting an answer.
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