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Post by Phelan on Dec 30, 2004 21:47:04 GMT -5
Phelan looked into Naldany's eyes, all the anger gone, only a complete sincerity remained.
" You need not worry about me, what will happen shall happen, I will not be a slave, I told you that. I came here willing remember? " Phelan said in a hushed whisper
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Post by Naldany O'seth on Dec 30, 2004 21:59:05 GMT -5
" I thought you hated me I know your just doing this because my aunt has something to do with this."
After the dinner was finished the gathering departed and went to doing what they was before. The grand denouncer called to Phelan and Naldany. He was a very old looking Teir'dal and yet still looked like he would still be able to fight with the younger men if he needed to. Naldany went to one knee and kissed his hand.
" Grandfather you wished to see me again?"
" Yes child I wanted to see the boy that has my daughter in such a mess and has seemed to whoo the heart of my grandaughter. He said in and elderly voice as he looked at Phelan who was just standing there as if he was being looked apon be a deity himself.
" Speak son let me hear your voice."
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Post by Phelan on Dec 30, 2004 22:07:54 GMT -5
" And what would you hear me say, m'lord? My voice deserve not to touch your ears. "
Phelan said truly in awe of this Tier Dal, he hadn't been around many Tier Dal in his life. He truly wished he could have spoke to Naldany about what she had said, he didnt' hate her.
He just wanted to be with Kal, but that chapter of his life was over for the time being, by doing this they were safe, Naldany had her admirable traits about her, more so than her looks. Thus far she had treated him quite nicely much to his suprise.
Phelan's attention was drawn back to her Grandfather, who seemed to be trying to pierce into his soul with his gaze. Phelan shyed away ever so slightly, he was unacustom to such scrutiny.
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Post by Naldany O'seth on Dec 30, 2004 22:21:54 GMT -5
"You are from the former house of Seladrai aren't you? No... don't answer that ... you take care of her, now you may leave.. That was a true tragity.." He waves them off as his attendants see to his needs. Naldany and Phelan stroll through the halls of the church Naldany was a bit troubled by what she had herd her grandfather saying.
" Phelan.... what happened to your house..." She said looking him in the eyes.
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Post by Phelan on Dec 30, 2004 22:52:00 GMT -5
Phelan took her hand in his and looked into her eyes. Though he was reconciled with what happend it didnt' stop the pang of hurt when he thought about it. The pain of knowing how twisted his sister had become.
"The former Grand Defiler, ordered the destruction of the house of Saledria. It seems that he was infatuated with my mother but she wouldnt' accept his gifts nor his advances for she was already married. They came in the middle of the night and rended the house to pieces.
I was only spared for I was gone from Neriak, appearently my sister survived as well. Now she would love nothing more than slay me, for she suffered in Neriak while I was gone. I didnt' know she had even survived until I returned. But that is another story in and of it self. " Phelan said.
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Post by Naldany O'seth on Dec 31, 2004 18:01:32 GMT -5
" Thats awful ... my birth parents was killed on a attack on the dwarfs of Moradhim.. that left me as the only child they had together. Aunt Nikkii had a family and about three children. She married a man from another house .. I think he was a slayer for the upper houses and had five children from a previous marrage."
They find a place to sit over looking the church and the inner lake surrounding it.
" Her children was all boys but one."
Phelan knew she must be talking about Darlena but he wanted to hear what she knew and maybe he could have an edge over Nikkii so he let her continue.
" Its funny she shared the same name as me... mind you that her surname wasn't O'seth but the next female child born into our line was to have the name ... and we was born on the same day. Am I boring you my love?"
" No not at all please continue." He said with his boyish grin
" N'sier.. that was the name. About ten years after our birth Aunt Nikkii went missing. Grandfather was furious but her husband told him they got seperated at the troll village honjour. About another five years later another loss hit us went all of her children was killed on a raid to tethelin. My cousin Naldanii and her father was punished for the failure he was sentence to death and Naldanii was to be married into servitude but she killed them all and was killed in her escape."
Naldany looked up at Phelan with a look of near desperation.
" This is where you come in... I am being looked apon to bare the next generation of O'seths and you are to help me."
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Post by Phelan on Dec 31, 2004 19:00:56 GMT -5
Phelan looked at her with wide eyes for a moment. Children?! Raised by who? Was that even morally right? Phelan screamed in his mind, but then reminded himself that he was part of Neriak now and if he was to survive he had to live that way. Phelan's look softened a bit.
" Children? " Phelan asked quitely a small smile on his face.
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Post by Naldany O'seth on Dec 31, 2004 19:52:50 GMT -5
" Yes Phelan... wasn't you told by Nikkii that is why she gave you to me."
Naldany grabs Phelan's hand.
" Come lets go inside ... the hour is late and we have a big day tomorrow."
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Post by Naldany O'seth on Dec 31, 2004 22:19:59 GMT -5
They walked the hall back to Naldany's room chamber. At her door was a suit of armor that bore the O'seth family crest.
"It would appear as though this is meant for you to wear after our wedding." Naldany said looking the armor over.
"I'm not accostumed to wearing such..."
" You will look fine in it my love .... now lets go inside."
Phelan picked up the armor and entered the room and Naldany close behind. He placed the armor beside the same trunk that his swords by the time he had turned around Naldany was in her night robe and already in her bed. Phelan still felt a bit uneasly around her even though she was kind to him. Naldany tapped her hand on the bed signaling him to come in. Phelan layed down on the bed removing only his shirt. Before he could blow out the candles Naldany was already asleep. Phelan layed there for awhile and thought of what has happened that day... and Kalysta.
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Post by Phelan on Jan 1, 2005 4:06:23 GMT -5
Phelan awoke in bed holding Naldany, at first he wanted to pull away and then he reminded himeslf of what had transpired. He pulled her a bit closer taking in her warmth, for the air was a bit chill. He had no idea what time of day it was, so he just closed his eyes and lay there thinking about what maybe to come.
He knew that if he had to wear that armor, he wouldn't be a very effective fighter, he would lose his agility and and dexterity.
" This isnt what I imagined. " he whispered to himself.
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Post by Naldany O'seth on Jan 1, 2005 15:21:09 GMT -5
Morning came quickly enough. Several knocks came on the door. Naldany got up and slightly opened the door. Out was two teir'dal priestestes that forced their way in. One started preparing Naldany for the cermony as the other shook Phelan to wake him up. She yanked on him and took him from the chambers half dressed. Phelan jerked away from her and glared at her and started to turn back.
" Do not do that.... follow me you are being prepared for the wedding now m'lord this way." The priestest ordered
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Post by Phelan on Jan 1, 2005 15:49:32 GMT -5
Phelan followed the priestest quietly. She led him down a coridoor, to a room where there were more priestestess that began unclothing him and reclothing him in ornate black and silver garments. The silk clothes felt nice against his skin. I could get used to clothes like these, he thought.
The priestest ramble on about the ceremony, Phelan could have cared less. Kal was all he could think about, this was supposed to be with her. He was so miserable, he didn't know if he could deal with it. Not that Naldany is a bad person, she has been nothing but nice. Phelan may have even willing gone through with this if he had not been in love, the only reason he was here was so that Kal would live. In his deal he had also made sure his friends were ok, but Kal came first.
Quit doing this to yourself, he silently berated. You aren't helping yourself, you need to let go of that. You are an O'seth now, maybe someday that would change but for now this is how it is. You need to live in the here and now. He reminded himself.
The priestest was glaring at him, appearently she had realized he wasn't listening. She drew her hand back and swung to slap him, Phelan's hand quickly darted to intercept and twisted her wrist so that it was at an awkward angle. Everyone in the room gasped.
" There is no need for violence nor hostility, you could have merely said something. " Said Phelan as he realsed her wrist.
The priestest glared at him, she just began talking again, running over the details of the ceremony. Phelan didn't care but he would pay attention, he wouldn't wreck it for Naldany, she deserved things to go well for her wedding.
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Post by Naldany O'seth on Jan 1, 2005 16:30:56 GMT -5
As Phelan was being dressed the preistestess dressed Naldany in a silken black dress lined in diamonds. They made sure her make up was perfect and escorted her upstairs to the chapel. She took her place at the alter her Grandfather was waiting.
" Grandfather could you do something for me before Phelan arrives."
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Post by Phelan on Jan 1, 2005 16:45:26 GMT -5
Phelan was ran through the cermony to make sure he understood where to stand and what to say. He was having fun learning about it, though the preistestsess were growing frustrated with him and his constant questions.
After a bit they began leading him through the coridoors and toward the upper levels where the church was. He saw the guards standing around and Phelan sighed looking at their armor.
"You better not upset her, toy. " The lead priestest warned Phelan.
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Post by Naldany O'seth on Jan 1, 2005 17:11:05 GMT -5
Naldany leaned over and whispered something into the denouncer's ear. He smiled and nodded his head. He the whispered something back to one of the priest, he turned and left the chamber. Music begin to play and Phelan entered with the priestest escorting him to the alter Naldany was smiling at how well dressed Phelan was. After Phelan was in place the grand denounce started the ceremony.Naldany was pleased with how quickly Phelan seemed to have learned the tradition as he said his parts. Naldany did hers and the denounce conclueded the cermony.
" Now my husband we must part but I had grandfather change the armor since I saw your look."
Phelan looked back and the priest was holding a chain mail that was alot lighter looking but still had the O'seth crest on it. Then the gaurd captain came in and put his hand on Phelan.
" You will see her more later now you will get that armor on and meet me outside.. its time you got to know your duties."
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