The Land of Forever Fall

[Bern]

Valerie

"Excuse me for expressing doubts but I hardly think anyone here is capable enough to emulate me."  She smirked just a bit, but quickly pushed that feeling of pride down to appear less hostile to them. It was never her intention to threaten the rest of the garrison." Fetch me your best and brightest masters of the bow, spear and sword and I shall test their mettle. Unless of course you are afraid of being shown up by one mere girl"

This should rustle their memory if all they remembered of her was her scythe loving and her bloodlust. She was even particularly bloodthirsty the last time she'd visited, maybe the men exaggerated her training drills that put them in the ground as some hellish duels do save what was left of their pride.

With how he had acted so far, the odds of him accepting challenge was certainly in her favor.

[SINIB]

Sakura

Sakura watched in silence, gripped by anticipation like the elves around her. She felt no need to take any aggressive actions, not to white-knight her master, no, her consort. Still, she stepped back, giving them the space they'd need to duel her master, standing ready to interfere if Valerie tried to kill anyone.

[SINIB]

Lirazel

"A strange philosophy to live by for one who speaks so freely of fate's weave." Lirazel's hand found its way over Thorra's, then underneath it in order to feel for the hilt of her precious blade. "Yet, I cannot fault it when you admire my work as much as my mother's. This sword is meant to cut those tangling strands."

She lingered there for a moment, a nervous uncertainty lighting up her noble features Then as if remembering where they were, surrounded by the injured, Lirazel gently yet swiftly disentangled herself completely from Thorra's amorous embrace and covered her mouth with a giggle. "There are other places we could continue our discussion of tales and their instruments than a healer's tent, Thorra." Then, turning about on her bootheel she turned up her hood once more, and turned to allow the mysterious curve of her lips beckon her. "You may wish to tell your companion of your intentions. I shall meet you at the bottom of the hill."

And then swifter than any woman of man, she slipped away out the back of the tent.

Thorra

"A fascinating and wonderful power, to be sure." Thorra's soft smile was enchanting, drawing the attention of even the wounded, quieting their pain for just a moment with the distraction of her happiness. It drew the attention of all those whom beheld her, and to each and every one of them, she seemed to be a flower in the bloom of her life. "I appriciate the skillful worksmanship of your people. It reminds me of my home."

She turned to wave at the wounded, blowing each and every one of them a kiss before exiting the tent to follow the elven royal, waving at Sage—it was up to the dragon whether she wanted to follow along on such a date, or to explore on her own.

[Aiden]

Valerie

"Excuse me for expressing doubts but I hardly think anyone here is capable enough to emulate me."  She smirked just a bit, but quickly pushed that feeling of pride down to appear less hostile to them. It was never her intention to threaten the rest of the garrison." Fetch me your best and brightest masters of the bow, spear and sword and I shall test their mettle. Unless of course you are afraid of being shown up by one mere girl"

This should rustle their memory if all they remembered of her was her scythe loving and her bloodlust. She was even particularly bloodthirsty the last time she'd visited, maybe the men exaggerated her training drills that put them in the ground as some hellish duels do save what was left of their pride.

With how he had acted so far, the odds of him accepting challenge was certainly in her favor.

The Path of Dawn

The elf in question allowed their eyes to narrow, as if recognizing the ploy Valerie insisted on putting forth, but then inclined their head regardless. "Should they wish to present themselves to your challenge, by all means." Indeed, now their teeth were bared. But then one of their comrades had the gall to tap them on the shoulder, and the elf stiffened in agitation before forcibly relaxing. "Alas, you will not find our greatest defending this gate. You will wish to proceed on, and there you will find the challenge you seek among those less burdened."

They turned, and made a dramatic motion with their censer to those who'd accompanied them. "One of them shall escort you to the kingdom beyond. Please, leave us to our work. And our dead." Indeed, the corpses were starting to stink the air again without tending.

[Aiden]

Thorra

"A fascinating and wonderful power, to be sure." Thorra's soft smile was enchanting, drawing the attention of even the wounded, quieting their pain for just a moment with the distraction of her happiness. It drew the attention of all those whom beheld her, and to each and every one of them, she seemed to be a flower in the bloom of her life. "I appriciate the skillful worksmanship of your people. It reminds me of my home."

She turned to wave at the wounded, blowing each and every one of them a kiss before exiting the tent to follow the elven royal, waving at Sage—it was up to the dragon whether she wanted to follow along on such a date, or to explore on her own.

Sage

When Thorra returned to the outside of the tent she witnessed the sight of Sage... not being there? Or rather, of a very peculiar bird with a familiar set of eyes perching on a nearby barrel and staring at her. Staring at her real good. And then, to the perturbance of the two elves with greatswords standing guard over the tent, the Sage-bird opened her beak and cawed at Thorra in annoyance, before averting her head as if to huff.

"Fine, give thine precious time to the pursuit of your lusts!" She took off in flight, seeking a higher vantage point. Or perhaps, just seeking to get away from Thorra. "See if I require your assistance!"

The two elves glanced at one another, and then back to Thorra, and as if on some unspoken cue returned to looking straight ahead and nowhere near either of them.

Amras was still there, his face a display of great nervousness approximating a smile. "A-Ah, you have finished then. Will you be requiring my assistance further, then?"

[Bern]

Valerie

The king nodded at their answer and appeared satisfied for the moment. Thus she moved back to her bike and hoisted it up over her shoulder, it's great weight seemingly not hindering her at all.

She put it down once she'd past the gate and told the guards to watch over it until she returned. Then she continued on towards the Kingdom together with Sakura. "You will see far more wondrous things once we reach the heart of Endien. And their Royal Family has some of the tastiest blood you'll ever find. If you're lucky you may even get a taste." The opportunity to sink her fangs into one of them again was almost as exciting as the main goal of this trip.

[SINIB]

Valerie

The king nodded at their answer and appeared satisfied for the moment. Thus she moved back to her bike and hoisted it up over her shoulder, it's great weight seemingly not hindering her at all.

She put it down once she'd past the gate and told the guards to watch over it until she returned. Then she continued on towards the Kingdom together with Sakura. "You will see far more wondrous things once we reach the heart of Endien. And their Royal Family has some of the tastiest blood you'll ever find. If you're lucky you may even get a taste." The opportunity to sink her fangs into one of them again was almost as exciting as the main goal of this trip.

Sakura

Sakura followed along, wrapping an arm around Valerie's waist as they passed through the gate. "You're pretty good at picking fights, or maybe your strength just draws their attention." Her eyes seemed to glimmer at the prospect of feeding on high-quality blood. She hadn't been satisfied by anything except her lord's and succubus blood since she was turned. "So, where to first?"

[Bern]

Valerie

At the question the blonde king merely pointed at a massive tower visible even at this distance. It was a true work of art, that much was clear even from here. Or so it would be for regular mortals, but they were anything but that. Far more detail was laid bars for the two with their amazing eyesight.

"There exist a great lake some distance from here which is the home of our natural enemies, dragons. I would rather not go there. And the Everwood is far too gloomy for this excursion. No I believe the castle town and the Star Tower will bring you most joy Sakura. That is gathering place of the high point of Elven culture and also where House Endien resides"

Valerie licked her lips as a particularly refreshing memory rose up from the dregs of her mind. "And that is the most likely place to find any of the sweet princesses, oh how I long to sink my fangs into them..."

[SINIB]

Valerie

At the question the blonde king merely pointed at a massive tower visible even at this distance. It was a true work of art, that much was clear even from here. Or so it would be for regular mortals, but they were anything but that. Far more detail was laid bars for the two with their amazing eyesight.

"There exist a great lake some distance from here which is the home of our natural enemies, dragons. I would rather not go there. And the Everwood is far too gloomy for this excursion. No I believe the castle town and the Star Tower will bring you most joy Sakura. That is gathering place of the high point of Elven culture and also where House Endien resides"

Valerie licked her lips as a particularly refreshing memory rose up from the dregs of her mind. "And that is the most likely place to find any of the sweet princesses, oh how I long to sink my fangs into them..."

Sakura

Sakura raised her eyebrow a tad. "Dragons? I've never heard that dragons are the natural enemies of vampires. Why's that?" She looked closely at the tower, examining its architecture, sure, but also using her tremendous eyesight to examine the magic that had gone into its construction as well.

"Hmm, well, this is just completely alien to me. Honestly, it's almost overwhelming to find out places like this exist outside of my book collection, Val." She grabbed onto Val and pulled her close. "We should also find an inn to stay at, enjoy the simpler side of life in the castle town while we visit."

[SINIB]

Thorra

Thorra chuckled at Sage's reaction. She knew it was somewhat inappropriate, but she knew very well that if she failed to hit on as beautiful a woman as this, fate would make sure to throw issues at the two on their quest. It was better to play to her role and enjoy herself than put everything at risk for the sake of expediency.

She leaned down and kissed Amras on the top of the head before foolowing the Elven royal. "I don't think I will, but I'll let you know if I do!" She turned around and blew a kiss one last time before catching up with Lirazel.

[Aiden]

Sage

Their position allowed the two vampires to largely ignore the field hospital off to the side of the main road, of the scent of blood and weakness that would have tantalized their senses with the prospect of filling themselves with fresh elven nectar. The very air was filled with the radiant presence of magic, of the splendor and grandeur of a forgotten age, and even from this far from its center they could not help but feel it welcome them.

And then, after perking up at the word 'dragon,' a big and fluffy white cat sauntered on up to Sakura to start rubbing itself against her leg, purring loud enough to resemble a lawnmower motor.

[Aiden]

Thorra

Thorra chuckled at Sage's reaction. She knew it was somewhat inappropriate, but she knew very well that if she failed to hit on as beautiful a woman as this, fate would make sure to throw issues at the two on their quest. It was better to play to her role and enjoy herself than put everything at risk for the sake of expediency.

She leaned down and kissed Amras on the top of the head before following the Elven royal. "I don't think I will, but I'll let you know if I do!" She turned around and blew a kiss one last time before catching up with Lirazel.

Lirazel

The distinctive cloaked figure of Lirazel was found quickly halfway down the hill along the long and pristine road of white stone that gleamed in the early morning light. She sat astride a towering auburn destrier who turned their head back toward Thorra on her approach, and turned with nary the slightest of motions from the elven maiden to face her. Lirazel's hood did little to obscure her small smile, or her seeking eyes. "Up for a ride about the countryside? There is much to be seen of these lands, and we will have much time to speak along the way."

[SINIB]

Thorra

Thorra smirked, tossing herself blithely for Lira,el to catch. "I'd be happy to join you." She remarked, before her body disappated into a puff of plasma. The immense hammer soared through the air in a perfect arc, ready to be caught by the princess.

[SINIB]

Sage

Their position allowed the two vampires to largely ignore the field hospital off to the side of the main road, of the scent of blood and weakness that would have tantalized their senses with the prospect of filling themselves with fresh elven nectar. The very air was filled with the radiant presence of magic, of the splendor and grandeur of a forgotten age, and even from this far from its center they could not help but feel it welcome them.

And then, after perking up at the word 'dragon,' a big and fluffy white cat sauntered on up to Sakura to start rubbing itself against her leg, purring loud enough to resemble a lawnmower motor.

Sakura

The cat quickly found itself swept up in Sakura's arms, snuggled up against the vampire's firm and squishy chest. "Aww, who's a good little kitty?" Sakura cooed at the large white cat, giving Sage a kiss on the head.

[Aiden]

Thorra

Thorra smirked, tossing herself blithely for Lira,el to catch. "I'd be happy to join you." She remarked, before her body disappated into a puff of plasma. The immense hammer soared through the air in a perfect arc, ready to be caught by the princess.

Lirazel

"Wait-!" Lirazel's eyes widened in shock and awe, and it was only instinct and the fastest sort of elven reflexes that allowed her to bring her hands up off the reins of the horse in an attempt to catch the weapon in mid air. Her legs clutched at her steed's sides just in case, to prevent her from being thrown off!