A young wood elf seems to walk by and take a look at all that is going on. Shaking her head she takes in a deep breath, "Senseless anger and blood shed in the air....ah home sweet home." She then with out a thought continues her walk down the river.
Rounding the hill at the edge of the Rimwood, an elderly dwarf reigns in a cart pulled by a pony. He sits there for now, studying the scene before him with a thoughtful gaze. His eyes squint for the distance and the brightness of the day, a folded paper being drawn through his fingers as he contemplates.
After waiting a short time, he flips his reigns and begins driving his cart towards the bridge. Those in the area near the front of the Halls can tell they've about five minutes before the old stout and his weather-beaten pony arrive.
Xeneize
Posts : 3623 Join date : 2011-09-21 Age : 37 Location : Canada
What looks like a small sandstorm comes rushing up from the entrance of the Ironhouse and from the cloud of dust and dirt comes Mineva. Being without a Thane and without Bryanna she seems to throw out commands, taking up the role of a surrogate leader until a new one can be properly established. She calls the dwarves to stand down and orders the same of Liliany.
They'll only take what's theirs. There's no need f'hostilities. This will be worked out.
The Calishite paces around surveying the scene to see if her Clansmen heed her words.
The aged dwarf draws his cart up near the entrance to the halls, a somewhat befuddled expression on his face as he watches the half-elf bark orders about.
Durmla picks her teeth from a high rampart. A reinforced crossbow of Dwarf-make sits at her heels. Her armor shines dully in the light, and she watches the commotion below, shaking her head. She has been listless and without direction since the Thane left -- what good is a guardian with no one to guard?
When Mineva begins shouting orders, she regards the half-elf for an additional moment, chewing on the splinter of wood between her teeth before flicking it over the edge, and walking back into the keep.
Z374
Posts : 652 Join date : 2014-06-08 Age : 37 Location : SRQ, FLA, USA
She whirls around like a cat whose tail had been pulled and narrows her eyes at the new dwarf and his cart. Yes, I am. I really hope y'are the new smith. Ragnar has been whining about Storm slacking off. Her attention returns to her comrades a moment before she takes note of a few figures around the wood.
"Smith... nae... I use tae make toys as a young stout, but I wouldn't call dat smithing. Dough I suppose dere were metal bits..." He gives himself a shake and eyes her closer.Ye be in charge or not?
Z374
Posts : 652 Join date : 2014-06-08 Age : 37 Location : SRQ, FLA, USA
Once more her attention snaps to the new dwarf as he asks again. She didn't want it but what other choice did she have without a Thane or First Knight. I am.. Her voice stern. Now why don't y'tell me who y'are?
DrunkenSolamnic
Posts : 1098 Join date : 2013-11-16 Age : 37
Subject: Re: Rimwood buildingsite Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:04 am
The old dwarf gives her a kind smile and leans forward, offering her a folded letter with Valtore's seal.
"I be Dunkarr son of Drakarr son of Drukarr; Stone Warden of Moradin; The Rock of Stonebridge; hailing from de Granitefist family of Sundabar." He climbs down from the cart as he speaks, giving her a formal bow and salute when he's on the ground. "As be ordained by Valtore of Ahur in his final act of Thane of Telmyar I've come to claim me crown, raise the burden of duty one final time and serve me kin until me bones be laid to rest in the final embrace of stone."
He gives her a smile which is accompanied by a direct, piercing look as though weighing her worth. "Now why dont y'tell me who y'are, what de devils dese elves be up in arms about, and why de nine stone be getting moved away from construction instead of heaped ontae it wid all de troubles dat be in dis land?"
DM Carbuncle
Posts : 4604 Join date : 2012-12-02
Subject: Re: Rimwood buildingsite Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:56 am
a new face arrives at the Docks in Rimwood.. Arkerym Ysindor Starspell, the moonelf commander who oversaw the Akh´Velahr troops protecting Shadowdale.
He immediatly inspects the area, followed by his subcommanders, who take notes as he makes comments.
Z374
Posts : 652 Join date : 2014-06-08 Age : 37 Location : SRQ, FLA, USA
Mineva Anjali, Quartermaster and acting commander. She glances over the letter presented. This issue with the construction is a result of a communication breakdown. It seems I'll have to go to Myth Drannor now too. The little half-elf seems worn and tired, even sad to an observant eye. Liliany! Her golden eyes turn to the monk. Please go get Silphie from the library and also roundup Snorri. I'll get Aerandir. Durmla was on duty I believe. Assemble every one in the throne room, please. We have a new Thane. A sad, weak smile was given before she went to collect the elf she mentioned.
"Good on ye lass, bring in all ye sorts which need brought in. Ye know who ye movers be. Have someone take care of ol'Thunderase here. I'll be making me way on in."
The old dwarf lifts his gear out of the back of the cart, and makes his way carefully down the grade and into the halls. His movement stiff and betraying the rigors age has played with his joints.
Z374
Posts : 652 Join date : 2014-06-08 Age : 37 Location : SRQ, FLA, USA
Hale! She called over to the watchful dwarf on the hill, distracting the stout fellow from his offering of bounties for drow ears. Tend t'the pony... For a moment she feels bad giving him the task with Ironhouse having no stable to speak of.
Hale mutters some curses as he very grudgingly tends to the Pony
"Only for some short toime! Me not be some short bearded farmers Boy!"
DM Carbuncle
Posts : 4604 Join date : 2012-12-02
Subject: Re: Rimwood buildingsite Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:11 am
Arkerym Starspell continues to make his rounds in Rimwood, attended by Akh´Faern wizards and Akh´Velahr Soldiers. He stops by the Ironhouse construction site, noticing that nothing has been moved since the Envoy from Myth Drannor arrived with the Coronals letter in the halls.
letting out a sigh, he approaches one of the dwarven guards.
"Honored Ironhouse axeman, i am aware your clan is in politcal uproar at this time. This does not, however, change the ultimatum issued by her grace the Coronal. Please inform your leaders that all material not removed in three days will be on the soil of her realm and be removed by us."
He inclines his head respectfully and moves on with his entourage
Durmla emerges from the Hill with a small contingent of stout dwarven miners, and begins to hustle many of the exposed building materials into the depths of the Halls.
Dave Fritz
Posts : 733 Join date : 2011-07-19 Age : 78 Location : Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Subject: Re: Rimwood buildingsite Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:25 am
Snorri soon emerges as well, with another contingent from other parts of the Halls. They join in the work. "Remember, all o' ye, take it in in reverse order o' construction." After a brief time, he goes to Durmla. "Oi'll check inside an' make sure everythin' be gettin' stored in t' roight order, too."
He grins. "Prob'ly Oi should bring back a keg o' ale. This be thirsty work." He winks. "Only a small one." With that he heads back inside.
DeepFriedMoose
Posts : 320 Join date : 2013-05-22
Subject: Re: Rimwood buildingsite Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:09 am
"Small? What for?" Durmla says with a gusty laugh. She joins the workers with hustling the materials in, and leads a working song to keep pace and pass the time.
Drill, Ye Tarriers, Drill:
LYRICS: Every morning at seven o'clock There's twenty tarriers a workin at the rock The boss comes along and he says, "Keep still And come down heavy on the cast iron drill."
Chorus So drill, ye tarriers, drill And drill, ye tarriers, drill Oh it's work all day for the sugar in your tay Down beyond the railway So drill, ye tarriers, drill.
Our new foreman is John McCann By God, He was a blamed mean man Last week a premature blast went off And a mile in the air went big Jim Goff.
Chorus So drill, ye tarriers, drill And drill, ye tarriers, drill Oh it's work all day for the sugar in your tay Down beyond the railway So drill, ye tarriers, drill.
Next time payday comes around Jim Goff was short one buck he found "What for?" asked he, then this reply "You were docked for the time you were up in the sky."
Chorus So drill, ye tarriers, drill And drill, ye tarriers, drill Oh it's work all day for the sugar in your tay Down beyond the railway So drill, ye tarriers, drill.
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DrunkenSolamnic
Posts : 1098 Join date : 2013-11-16 Age : 37
Subject: Re: Rimwood buildingsite Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:03 am
Dunkarr emerges from the halls, the dirt of the road washed away and his beard and hair thoroughly combed and brushed to neatness. He approaches the elves at the dock, stopping short of initiating conversation while looking for Mineva. The elves, he gives a respectful bow to, but lets the distance between them still indicate he is not ready to talk yet.
Dave Fritz
Posts : 733 Join date : 2011-07-19 Age : 78 Location : Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Subject: Re: Rimwood buildingsite Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:09 am
Snorri returns with a not-so-small keg after a short while. Putting it down, he sets down a bag of mugs and says, "'Ere ye go, lasses an' lads."
Turning to Durmla, he says, "Think we got this under control now. All we need tae do is get done in toime." He watches the workers for a few minutes, then says, "Dinnae think that'll be a problem, either, not if we keep on loike this." With that, he heads over to lend a hand.
Dave Fritz
Posts : 733 Join date : 2011-07-19 Age : 78 Location : Kingston, Ontario, Canada
After carrying several loads into the Halls, Snorri stops at the keg and grabs a small ale. He sip it slowly. As he finishes he looks around. As he looks, he rubs his beard thoughtfully.
"Durmla, lass," he says, "Oi think Oi''ll just 'ave a walk about. Make sure we dinnae miss anything."
He circulates about the area. On his return he says to Durmla "There be a poile o' what looks tae be foundation stones between t 'Alls an' t' Th' ... um, Valtore's tower. Everywhere else be clear."
He smiles at her. "Ye judge when tae take what, thoguh, lass."
He picks up another load and heads on into the Halls again. As he goes, he says, "Oi'll check on 'ow t' storin be goin', then Oi'll be back fer another load."
((( OOC, Recon actually done in-game, although no one else was there. )))
Z374
Posts : 652 Join date : 2014-06-08 Age : 37 Location : SRQ, FLA, USA
Durmla joins Snorri for a quick pint, mopping the sweat from her brow. She takes a look up the path to the tower, nodding to herself. "Thank ye kindly, Kinsman. Best get this done quickly, though. No tellin' when our gentle hosts might change their minds." Taking the last half of the pint in one gulp, she slams the horn mug down on the lid of the keg; "Right, boys! Let's get this finished. Drinks are on me 'ere the last stone is safe!" she roars, and stomps off toward the last few foundation stones.
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