cybernx
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Post by cybernx on Sept 26, 2013 3:59:42 GMT
In a well lit and spacious room Nikbo sits hunched over a large tables surrounded by parchments, quills and other items of the scribe. He constantly is looking over several documents in front of him, reports from the field. In front of him, is a map of the Lands and the areas he has traveled since he received word of his promotion. He had decided to finally sit down and Plot the dangers that he had observed in the surrounding lands, and mark those that were a threat to possible resources.
He suddenly looked up. For a moment he was as a statue before he stood and made his way to a very large cage, filled with dozens of jet black ravens. he pulled from a bin a tiny slip of paper and jotted a few words. The raven stuck its leg out for Nikbo
"Take this to Kealmourn"
The letter would read.
"Send word of threats to future resources that I may need know of."
As he turned to walk back to his desk, He would hear a knock on the door, a short man in ragged clothing walked in.
"Xario is here as you requested"
Grinning he waved the man away saying "Yes, send him in I have questions for him."
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Alkier Mar
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Post by Alkier Mar on Sept 27, 2013 1:30:27 GMT
As Xario enters the doorway he turns around and tells a tall lanky man "Sit down in the common room. You aren't a pirate yet and this is pirate business." Then he enters closing the door behind him. Then he walks to an open seat asking "May I?"
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cybernx
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Post by cybernx on Sept 27, 2013 1:55:43 GMT
Nikbo gives a curt nod as Xario enters the room
"Please do." He answers as he turns to the table to grab a large map and roll it to hand off to Xario.
"My first official act as Shield Captain is to take stock of our lands and were we are looking to expand and extending that to what threatens future prospects. To this end I have made this map of our searches and I would like you to take a look at it and relate any information you may have on what is there."
Nikbo spreads the map back out on a table in front of Xario's seat and Nikbo drops to his knees in order to interact with the map.
"These red claw marks I have scratched onto the map represent Searches Known by me, in this one there are several humanoids, stronger than we can handle but we are aware of what they can do. Same with this one way down here. This one however worry's me. I am sure you remember this scaled beast on our way to the village south of here. Is there any thing more that you know of Red Dragons? More importantly Have I missed something?"
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Alkier Mar
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Post by Alkier Mar on Sept 27, 2013 17:09:08 GMT
Xario ponders for a bit, he says "I haven't studied them extensively. I do know that they won't leave their dens too far behind when they go out. We could assume it either has been forced out of it's den and is looking for a new home or has a den somewhere in the area. I've heard stories of dragons sleeping for years which would explain how it was dormant for the time it took for the cove to be established. I do fear it may still be in the area and if it is looking to make a home it may target the cove." After his spiel Xario says "Other than that all I can think of that you haven't been there for is a den of large foxes to the east of the cove, 10, 20 miles at best." He looks back at the map and points out the spot of the den he encountered. Xario then says "I will take to studying red dragons in my time, if you know a place I could find accounts of dragons I could study those."
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cybernx
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Post by cybernx on Sept 28, 2013 1:24:22 GMT
"Aye, Thank you brother. I will make note of the den(OCC: Point out the den on the map in faction chat please.) As for the dragon knowledge you could always try the library...oh wait"
Nikbo then makes his way back to the drafting table to make the new marks.
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Alkier Mar
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Post by Alkier Mar on Sept 28, 2013 16:26:06 GMT
Xario then says "The thing is I don't know the exact location of the den. We might be able to track it's flight next time we see it and figure that detail out." Xario slumps his shoulders "I wish I could be of more assistance." Then a curious inflection can be heard in his voice as he asks "Are we going to announce the dragon's presence to the public?"
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cybernx
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Post by cybernx on Sept 28, 2013 18:22:43 GMT
Nikbo falls quiet for a couple minutes as Xario finished his statements. He hurriedly made a few marks on the map and adjusted some scales. He then picked up a the map and moved it to a table with more light from the outside. He sprinkled some fine black powder over the parchment and shoot it around for a bit and gently blew the excess of before laying the map out with some inkwells on each corner.
"I see no reason to alarm the public. Everyone knows there are dragons about and as long as no one sees it, then what dose it matter should it be near or far. As for you assistance. It is not your job to fret over these matters so any help you can and do give is more than is required thus I thank you.
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Alkier Mar
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Post by Alkier Mar on Sept 29, 2013 13:54:44 GMT
Xario looks to the ravens kept in the large cage and asks "Might I make use of one of your ravens? I have a young man here and I would like to set up a place on Kealmourn's ship for him. He would be of good use as a deckhand, he is fairly experienced for his years." Xario goes on to say "I can't be sure I will be around when Kealmourn gets back and I would like to make sure that the boy has a place so he doesn't stray too far into trouble."
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cybernx
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Post by cybernx on Sept 29, 2013 21:04:34 GMT
"Yes of course you may make use of these ravens. They are here for all Pirates to use, just be sure to leave a few in case of emergency." Nikbo looks at the cage and chuckles as he realizes the silliness of his last statement. There are after all almost 50 ravens in the large cage.
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Alkier Mar
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Post by Alkier Mar on Sept 29, 2013 23:19:38 GMT
Xario opens his pack and takes out his book. He scribbles something down on a page and blows on the ink for it to dry. After the ink has settled he tears the page out and attaches it to the raven's leg and sets it out directing it to Kaelmourn's crew.
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cybernx
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Post by cybernx on Sept 30, 2013 1:22:05 GMT
Watching as Xario releases the Raven Nikbo is struck with a curious Idea.
"Say, given your....Partner....Is from another Plain, would you know how to go about procuring the "assistance" of other creatures as a means of defense for the city?"
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Alkier Mar
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Post by Alkier Mar on Sept 30, 2013 2:49:12 GMT
Xario turns from the window to look to Nikbo. He says "I didn't really search for Lekki, but I more or less stumbled upon his prison. He was bound to an old book, he has worked with my family for generations. I only found that out recently though. He gave me strength to use in this world and he will return to his own when I die." Xario lowers his head "I will take his place in the book after." He then raises his head "I gain a life of secular abundance and in turn I don't move on to a spiritual place. Lekki will return to the plane which he was born in. I will then have to wait for a new vessel in the book, I will take the name of Lekki." Xario seems to perk up after that "But, I will use this life I have now and make an impression on our world. Hopefully, Gerard will have a place in the world when I'm done here." Xario's back straightens as he realizes "Oh, sorry I'm rambling. I don't know of any way to contact beings from other planes, I can get to researching that alongside the dragon if you would like. Do you know if we have allies with a good collection of books?"
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cybernx
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Post by cybernx on Sept 30, 2013 13:22:14 GMT
"Alas, No I am not aware of any book laden allies that we have, However I'm sure Kealmourn has made a few friends or could easily plunder us a few books....Why not send him a raven with a list of topics to be on the look out for, be sure to list Planar Binding for our Defense and Dragons on there and feel free to throw in a few personal choices as well."
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Alkier Mar
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Post by Alkier Mar on Sept 30, 2013 16:45:49 GMT
Xario lets loose a low chuckle and says "Ravens are never in short supply are they?" He shakes his head and opens up his book once more to write down a list of works to have Kaelmourn keep an eye out for. Xario signs it and then scribbles another note at the bottom. He sets a new raven off with the second note bound for Kaelmourn's crew and turns around saying "If we are done with this business I have someone for you to meet, I had him sit in the common room for our discussion."
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cybernx
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Post by cybernx on Sept 30, 2013 17:41:10 GMT
Looking once more to the cage of Ravens Nikbo chuckles as well.
"Alas no they are not, and i can only Imagine Kealmourn's face when 3 ravens show up one after another."
Nikbo rises to his full height and puffs out his chest.
"As for the boy, yes I would very much like to meet him. It could be fun to see what he is made up of."
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