Avatar of Lionheart
  • Last Seen: 16 days ago
  • Old Guild Username: Lionheart
  • Joined: 11 yrs ago
  • Posts: 502 (0.13 / day)
  • VMs: 0
  • Username history
    1. Lionheart 11 yrs ago
  • Latest 10 profile visitors:

Status

User has no status, yet

Bio

User has no bio, yet

Most Recent Posts

I hope no picture is all right, if I need one though I'll go hunting.


I'm going to start working on a Lannister, I'd be remiss to not take the Lion as my sigil.
I'm tentatively interested.
So guys, what's going on?
Well, huge fan of Fire Emblem and every RP I play based off of it dies, so I'll bite.
Aldric stopped at Guinevere's command. He already knew what she was going to say, and he knew exactly what he was going to say back.

"Aldric, Whether you choose to believe it or not, Varric will be a huge help on this mission. For Alixanna's sake, I hope both of you learn to work together,"
Just as he thought, she wanted to bring Varric along. The bard had his uses to be sure, but the potential risk was far, far too great. If they failed it would be nearly impossible for Aldric to forgive himself, how would he ever face Varric?

"No. He's a risk and a liability. And we can't afford to take risks, Alixanna can't afford for us to take risks." With that he began walking again, following the tracks of the cart. And then Varric decided to speak.

"Now Aldric, aren't you supposed to be a professional? Through our skills combined, we stand the best chance of finding Alixanna. And I am worried about her, even if I can still spin a joke and laugh a bit with a good friend. Would you put her at greater risk simply because you don't like me? If it would help you, I'll be quiet, and simply use my magic to help you track. You'll note my affinity is with nature, especially the wind. I learned long ago how to use the wind to follow scent trails. I'm as good as one of your father's hounds, and slightly more adorable,

Now Aldric was getting irritated. Why couldn't they see? Why couldn't they understand what was going on here? It was exasperating. Aldric took a deep breath and thought very carefully before responding, taking great measure to ensure his voice sounded as cold and calculating as it possibly could. "You're right, I'm a professional. You're not. And that's why you can't come regardless of what you or I may think of one another." He was facing Varric at this point, the young ranger's face a mask of stone. "Our best chance, of finding and rescuing Alixanna, is if we are cold, calculating, and efficient. We must be a machine with the focus of an eagle. No deviations, no distractions. Your abilities are useful, yes. But not required. The world goes on whether magic is used or not." He took another deep breath before turning away, once again following the tracks. "The greater risk, Varric. Is your mischievous, irresponsible nature getting us or Alixanna killed. That is a bargain I am not willing to take."
Alvin stared Morag straight in the face. "We will pass." He declared with a sense of finality. He saw Marwood charge ahead at Morag, the villain raising his mace in preparation. Alvin brought his lance to bear, using his knees to urge Medea to flight. Her midnight wings flapped as they gained altitude, below he saw the Archer knock an arrow and fire at Morag.

"I am no friend of yours, royal, your kind are scum to me, living in your decadence while others suffer for your lifestyle. You're lucky I haven't turned my bow on you yet."

The archer hissed, Alvin barely heard it but the venom in his voice was clear. If that was the case why was he helping us? He DID almost hit Alvin a couple times with stray arrows. Perhaps he should be more wary of this character, and others rallied to help them. Alvin knew Griswal was behind him, as well as his other companions. So he flew over Morag and dove at the fighter that was assaulting Marwood's flank.
Sure he was bringing a lance against to an axe fight, but he had Marwood there to help him.
Aldric was bringing his attention back to the tracks the cart left behind when he heard the voice of the absolute last person he wanted to see. Varric appeared in a whirlwind of flower petals, declaring his intention to assist in the rescue effort. Aldric really didn't want to take the bard, his magic might prove useful but would it be worth the exercise in irritation?

The young ranger felt something out of place as Guinevere and Varric verbally sparred with one another, leading to Guin's sword at the bard's throat. Judging from what they were saying Aldric got the feeling he deserved it, so he wasn't going to interfere. By this point Aldric stopped paying attention, instead looking at the tracks of the cart. Time was of the essence and the last thing Aldric or Guinevere needed was Varric distracting them. Not with Alixanna's life on the line. No, the young ranger could not afford to take that chance.

"He's not coming with us." The young ranger called behind him, his tone made it perfectly clear the matter wasn't up for debate as he began following the tracks. As he followed the tracks he really wished he had his father's dog Dagny, she would've proved invaluable in this venture. But Aldric was sure the old dog was still at home with her pups, he doubted his father could've coaxed her away from her pups even for something as important as this.
Aldric was examining the road, the tacks of the cart were easy enough to find. He was about to start following them when he heard a voice call out to him. It was Guinevere, the Mayor's daughter, and his sparring partner. In all the years he's known her she's been a kind and responsible person. The only thing about Guinevere that Aldric found perplexing was her incredibly desperate need to get away from the Vale. She wanted to go out and risk her life adventuring.

That desire was something Aldric could no comprehend. What was the purpose behind running around and risking your life like that? No, that kind of life held no appeal to the young ranger. His purpose was here, helping the village grow and thrive. Making life better for it's inhabitants. That's why he enjoyed delivering herbs to Doctor Ashgrave's clinic, because he knew he was helping people. And that's probably why he found Varric so irritating. Because the young bard felt compelled to make people's lives harder. Following that train of thought perhaps that's why he felt such a strong bond to Alixanna?

Aldric broke himself out of his thoughts as soon as the young physician entered his mind. Thinking of her only filled him with worry and some amount of despair. What if he couldn't find her? What if he never finds her? The young ranger felt the dread at that thought deep in his gut, like a huge gaping hole that absorbs any good feeling.

Finally his thoughts were brought back to the task at hand by Guinevere.

"There's enough food for a week's journey as well as a medic kit for emergencies. I know you prefer to be alone, but together we'd be the ultimate team and Alixanna will be home safe and sound before the next sunrise."

Aldric couldn't help but chuckle at that. "You've come prepared, very well. It's not that I prefer to be alone you know, it just always seems to end up that way." It was an image everyone had about him that he just couldn't shake. Aldric Eleros the lone wolf, never needing, or wanting for that matter, the company of others. Which put Aldric in a very lonely place, the only two people who weren't his family he considered friends were Guinevere and Alixanna..... "We WILL find her."

Well, I'm waiting to see what Harbinger does, after all this boss guy is his character's personal nemesis.
© 2007-2024
BBCode Cheatsheet