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Post by Lirimana on Feb 14, 2008 3:04:24 GMT -5
*It had been a farther travel than she had originally thought, but she was finally here. The woman's eyes traveled up the length of the wall and across its broad surface, following it until she couldn't see the end. She knew there had to be somewhere to get in, and so the woman made her way along the fortress wall until she found one of the entrance arches and smiled. She stood tall, around five foot ten inches, her skin the shade of bark the people of the East often bore. Her eyes were brown and full of an intensity that marked her as an intelligent. Black dreadlocks fell around her head, almost in disarray, leather straps wrapped around a few of them for personal effect. Her shape tended more towards the lean side of the Eastern demographic, long limbs and a long torso covered by light animal skin. The garment was in two sections, a single-strapped top that curled over at the edges and a skirt ending just above her knees. Leather sandals wrapped to halfway up her calves and a necklace made of long wood rods and a few bones. The bones and rods were tipped in gold and were hollow, though it would only noticed by the very observant or the informed. At each ankle was a circlet with a few chunks of what looks like wood on each one, carefully attached so that they were secure. The rather feral-looking woman grinned as she examined the entryway, using the bottom of her Orichalcum spear to rap the top of the arch, attempting to trigger any previous response*
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Post by Ress on Feb 17, 2008 4:01:31 GMT -5
* As she entered the archway, she would see the shimmering, golden outline of a translucent man, leaning upon the far wall of the essence laden structure. He was not the tallest man ( 5" 7"), but as his white hair, blue eyes and rather thin frame might betray, he was obviously a northerner. He was clad in silk clothing, done in the style of royal robes... but of course, any well educated person knew that true royal clothing was made from spun gold He was an impossibly beautiful man ( appearance 7 ), but he was all business, standing as friendly and receptive as as awaiting diplomat* " Hello, fellow Solar. Please, put away your weapon. I assure you, you will find no threats or danger here, upon the invincible Empire of Imperveress. I am the Emperor, Ress. Welcome to my lands.. now then, What is your name, fellow Solar.. and please... what disposition did the great Unconquered Sun beset for you?"(8 success social attack to calm her down and put him on good terms with her)
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Post by Lirimana on Feb 17, 2008 17:14:32 GMT -5
*Lirimana blinked as the man appeared right in the arch. She assumed he was intangible and saw that he was amazingly gorgeous. She stared for a moment before shaking her head and took him all in* I, uh, I wasn't exactly trying to besiege you or any of that, just making sure I wasn't going to get shot at for walking in *she laughed some while she scratched the back of her head with the butt of her spear. At the mention of being a Solar, she looked at the Orichalcum weapon she held and nodded* Nice assumption. Since you're claiming camaraderie, then I suppose you're not upset. At least I've found the right place, not that you can easily miss it. My name? *she was still staring at him, though she did blink now and again. Realizing that she was rambling, the woman blushed and started the search for her name* Oh.. umm, it's Lirimana... Yes, that's my name *internally, she reprimanded herself. She shouldn't lose her cool around this man. She had a favor to ask, and looking like an incompetent fool wasn't going to help her any* Disposition? Oh, yes. I'm a Copper Spider, or, a Twilight, if that suits you better. What about you?
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Post by Ress on Feb 17, 2008 18:01:59 GMT -5
"Copper spider? Indeed? How nice it will be to have another spider upon my lands.. * He chuckled a little, trying to remember what it was that Twilights did, but upon coming up with nothing, he decided to simply hint at knowing what this was without touching upon it*" well hello Lirimana. What is it that brings you to my impervious empire? do you seek riches?.. status? power? or are you seeking somewhere safe to stay? If any of these are met with yes, then look no farther than here.. Imperveress. I welcome all friendly Solars to stay and help me with my empire. And with your skills as a twilight, I know you will be invaluable to both me and my people. So.. what do you say, Lirimana? You need not choose now, but perhaps a stay in my land would give you the full picture" ( 8 successes on social attack to convince her to stay in Imperveress at least to see how she would like it)
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Post by Lirimana on Feb 18, 2008 17:44:28 GMT -5
I sure hope I like it, after all, I came here specifically to ask a favor of you. I'm looking for a place to build my hospital and academy. It will far outshine any others in Creation with time *she nodded as-a-matter-of-factly, indeed confident in her abilities to achieve this* In return, I'd love to lend you my capabilities. I'm no Dawn, but *she winked at the fetching Emperor* I can find just about anything, including people. Another Copper Spider, hmm? Well, hopefully that won't deter you from looking favorably upon my request.. I would like to look around, I hear many great things about you and your Empire. And if this Empire truly is what I'm looking for, I'll let you in on a little secret of mine. *Lirimana grinned, hoping that Ress would allow another Twilight in*
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Post by Ress on Feb 18, 2008 20:56:05 GMT -5
* He grinned happily, before giving her a bow and stepping aside so she might enter* "Then I welcome you, Lirimana. Welcome to Imperveress.. please proceed through the gate and to the central manse in the distance.. That is where I will be waiting for you. There, we can discuss our terms and make sure that this partnership will be prosperous for us both" * with that, the glittering form of the young Emperor dissapeared.. leaving only his words and the faint outline of a massive manse in the distance*
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Post by Lirimana on Feb 18, 2008 21:07:21 GMT -5
*Letting out a sigh, Lirimana shook out each limb, and took a few steps into the perimeter. Finding that she was perfectly fine, Lirimana continued to the main manse, using it as a beacon until she was looking up at the vast entrance before her. Being polite, Lirimana rapped on the side of the door and stood waiting for someone, be it Ress himself or some form of servant or tenant to greet her. Admittedly, she hoped it was Ress, she wanted to see if the face she saw earlier really did belong to the emperor or if it was simply a play of Essence*
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Post by Arachnia of the Hour on Feb 18, 2008 21:50:30 GMT -5
*Hearing the rap at the door, Arachnia slipped quietly down the corridor until she reached the great door of the manse. Opening it, Arachnia took in the woman with a black gaze, offering a sultry smile at the newcomer. When she spoke, each word was a quiet silky tone* Welcome, Solar, you must be here for Emperor Ress. This way.. *with that, Arachnia turned and swayed down the hallways until she reached the grand room that Ress had situated himself in and poked her head in the door* Ress, a woman is here to see you. Shall I let her in?
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Post by Lirimana on Feb 18, 2008 22:01:20 GMT -5
I am, sorry it took so long, I underestimated the distance.. *Lirimana looked Arachnia up and down, a bit wondering on the woman's eyes. They were black, no whites at all, just completely black. She was going to say something, but the woman had already started down the array of halls. The appearance of this woman started to make her wonder if everyone in this place was beautiful, but during the few days walk here she had seen people that were all sorts of appearances. That did make her feel better.. Within her musings, Lirimana almost ran right into her guide, though she managed to stop in time, however abruptly. It looked like it was about time to meet him...* (Appearance 3)
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