He is gone...
He had seen the light go out around Stephen as surely as a candle set to water and with a crushing finality he realized a chapter in his life closed.
Travel well, brother...free and true...
Brother a strange term to use he reflected as he took what comfort he could in Caitlins company.
We fought like cat and dog, he was my brother
How he wished he had used that word, strange how in death he wished to place his arms around the man and embrace a brother.
He recalled moments standing down Golems, beating back undead but more he recalled a dinner at the tavern and the way they had always seemed to be equals in combat, even if Stephen had in the end exceeded him.
Mostly he missed the man as he stood and went to pay his respects to the body...
words carry brother and how sorely i miss you already, Brother not a term i use lightly...yet i see it now.
I am stronger for knowing you...
Honor in your name brother...long shall i speak it
Swift travels, gentle journeys...peace be yours brother
Oh more he would have said as he arranged the body hands over chest and layed a great sword next to the corpse in some poor excuse for the burial right of a warrior king. More he longed to say as he kissed the back of his hand placing it to the mans head a final farewell to a friend, ally and brother.
More he longed to say yet no prayers were needed to speed the man to the gods....
we shall miss you, whisper sweet words in the ears of the gods about me, Perhaps they will be fooled and i will see you soon.
He said as he walked from the room, more he longed to say yet mostly he just missed his friend....
With that he took his leave returning to caits side, he would need his strength for what was to come. He was after all one good man short, today have proved good men were rare. The glory seekers and fearless warriors were plentiful.
Yet damn them did they not see death is easy it’s those you leave behind who must bear it.....
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Culandria watches her love take his last breath, before running out the Seahorse Inn, crying franticly. She is met by Tharen outside the inn. Culandria unsheathes her blade and places it to her heart, but cannot take her life before Tharen takes the blade from her. Tharon's words eco in her mind..."He's dead". She starts to hyperventilate and faints. Sylathen finds her body and lays it on an open bed in the inn. After some time, Culandria awakens to a vivid dream of Stephen, screaming his name. She rushes down the stairs. In disbelief, Sylathen shows her Stephens lifeless body once more. She holds his body close to her, talking to his soul under her breath. “Why now? Why you? My love…no. This cannot be true…I will forever keep you in heart, my love.” Culandria cradles him in her arms, before putting him back down. She walks out the inn in silence, a single tear falling from her cheek as she remembers the last words he said to her before falling victim to Dravish's blade…”I will be right back…”
As Sylathen watches Stephen take his last breath, he falls to his knees, the Sword of Kallahorn falling to the floor from his hand.
Stephen..why...why now..
He picks up the sword his hand shaking violently. He stands tring to Calm his emotions and be rational. But as he looks into the eyes of his Captian, his Father, his Brother, and His Friend.
Sylathen looks at the Sword in his hands, its Perfection, it's Beauty. The Last words of His Captian ring in his ears.
Take the sword of Kallahon, lead the knights, Dont let them fall to pieces. Guard Alica...please protect Alica..
He gives his last respects to Stephen and walks outside. He takes out a quill and a peice of parchment and writes a Note. It is sloopy for he cant keep his hand steady:
Stephen..why...why now..
He picks up the sword his hand shaking violently. He stands tring to Calm his emotions and be rational. But as he looks into the eyes of his Captian, his Father, his Brother, and His Friend.
Sylathen looks at the Sword in his hands, its Perfection, it's Beauty. The Last words of His Captian ring in his ears.
Take the sword of Kallahon, lead the knights, Dont let them fall to pieces. Guard Alica...please protect Alica..
He gives his last respects to Stephen and walks outside. He takes out a quill and a peice of parchment and writes a Note. It is sloopy for he cant keep his hand steady:
Friends, aquantices, And unknown people.
Stephen Rothman of the Knights of Kallahorn has died. He will be given a proper burial tommorow around ((19:00 GMT)). He will be given a Burial fit for a Knight, and one fit for a Friend.
Sylathen
First Paladin of Kallahorn
Alica walks around town, happily tossing her hair around as she thinks about the pretty, sparkling stone she was going to give her father..
She walks up towards the inn where she meets Kl'urk.
"Hiya Kl'urk! Have you seen papa?"
"Who papa?"
"Stephen!"
"Nhub seen."
"Okies.."
She walks towards the inn to get the stone hidden under her pillow.
As she walks up towards the inn she sees Sylathen. He is holding her fathers sword
She thinks a bit, then she walks up to him saying..
"Syla.. Why are you carrying papa's sword..?"
"One moment Alica.."
He seem to be troubled as he speaks with Kl'urk and an elf
"Dead you say..?"
"Knighty allways been weak! Kl'urk know!"
They finish talking and Sylathen walks up to Alica
"Is everything okey?"
"Alica...."
"What is it?"
She looks puzzled at the lizard
"Stephen is dead.."
He does not try to explain anything. He just says it directly to her, letting her take the hit fully.
Alica turns pale and faints not wanting to ever wake up anymore...
She walks up towards the inn where she meets Kl'urk.
"Hiya Kl'urk! Have you seen papa?"
"Who papa?"
"Stephen!"
"Nhub seen."
"Okies.."
She walks towards the inn to get the stone hidden under her pillow.
As she walks up towards the inn she sees Sylathen. He is holding her fathers sword
She thinks a bit, then she walks up to him saying..
"Syla.. Why are you carrying papa's sword..?"
"One moment Alica.."
He seem to be troubled as he speaks with Kl'urk and an elf
"Dead you say..?"
"Knighty allways been weak! Kl'urk know!"
They finish talking and Sylathen walks up to Alica
"Is everything okey?"
"Alica...."
"What is it?"
She looks puzzled at the lizard
"Stephen is dead.."
He does not try to explain anything. He just says it directly to her, letting her take the hit fully.
Alica turns pale and faints not wanting to ever wake up anymore...
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Whilst the friends of Stephen Rothman go through his papers and memoirs they finally stumble across that which they look for, his last will and testament.
With the war of Drahken nearing I thought it best to prepare for the worst to ensure that my loved ones and close friends are well taken care after my death.
1000 copper coins, the drow sword and the elven armour of Grutar are to go to the couple of Pendar Fayed and Caitlin Fergus.
My remaining armour, weaponry all go to the Knighthood. The sword of Kallahorn itself will be held by no man as it is my fear it will be seen as a token of power and authority and not what it really stands for, it is to be buried with myself at the foot of the lighthouse.
Futhermore, an additional 1000 coins, all the raw materials, (boards, ore etc.), are to go to the funding of the town.
The rest of my family inheritance and earned money goes to my love Culandria and my adopted daughter Alica. I am sorry I could not grow old with either of you, Alica I am sorry I could not teach you about boys. Culandria, I am sorry I never told you I loved you as much as I wanted to.
My greatest regret was never giving you the time you deserved.
Stephen Rothman
First Knight of Kallahorn
With the war of Drahken nearing I thought it best to prepare for the worst to ensure that my loved ones and close friends are well taken care after my death.
1000 copper coins, the drow sword and the elven armour of Grutar are to go to the couple of Pendar Fayed and Caitlin Fergus.
My remaining armour, weaponry all go to the Knighthood. The sword of Kallahorn itself will be held by no man as it is my fear it will be seen as a token of power and authority and not what it really stands for, it is to be buried with myself at the foot of the lighthouse.
Futhermore, an additional 1000 coins, all the raw materials, (boards, ore etc.), are to go to the funding of the town.
The rest of my family inheritance and earned money goes to my love Culandria and my adopted daughter Alica. I am sorry I could not grow old with either of you, Alica I am sorry I could not teach you about boys. Culandria, I am sorry I never told you I loved you as much as I wanted to.
My greatest regret was never giving you the time you deserved.
Stephen Rothman
First Knight of Kallahorn
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Josefine again arrives the island. Not for staying, more for visiting. Last time she found Stephen in the shop, he was so happy to see her that she couldn't tell him that she's only staying for a short period of time.
She's excited to touch the ground of the island, her home, again and can't wait to get to Troll's Bane. To find Stephen again or only news of him. She can't hide a smile while thinking of his face, his body and the way he looks at her. With these thought and pictures in her mind, she starts her way to Troll's Bane. First in a slow pace but when she finally sees the wall of the city she starts to run until she finally enters the door of the shop.
"It changed." is the only thought that comes to her mind. But she can't put her finger on it. It just changed. What or why she cannot say. "Maybe only I changed and not the places around me" She thought and shrugs with looking through that latest news on the shop wall.
"I just hope there is not too much to do in the Grey Refuge.". She sighs. She's too tired to concentrate on the actually messages of the board. She stats to scan the single message of words and phrases and seem to interest her.
Finally she found one with Stephens name on it. She smiles and her heart begins to beat faster. She closes the eyes for a moment and concentrates on the message. As she reads it her smile begins to fade and some tears roll down her face.
"No." She whispers to herself. "No. No. No. This can't be. You promised to wait for me." She turns away from the shop wall and storms outside. She leans against one of the trees and breaths heavily. She wipes away the tears from her cheek and only says a single word aloud."Fool!"
She continues standing ther and staring into the emptiness. Now and than a single tear rolls over her cheek and falls on her dress. After a while she starts to walk towards the Grey Refuge.
She's excited to touch the ground of the island, her home, again and can't wait to get to Troll's Bane. To find Stephen again or only news of him. She can't hide a smile while thinking of his face, his body and the way he looks at her. With these thought and pictures in her mind, she starts her way to Troll's Bane. First in a slow pace but when she finally sees the wall of the city she starts to run until she finally enters the door of the shop.
"It changed." is the only thought that comes to her mind. But she can't put her finger on it. It just changed. What or why she cannot say. "Maybe only I changed and not the places around me" She thought and shrugs with looking through that latest news on the shop wall.
"I just hope there is not too much to do in the Grey Refuge.". She sighs. She's too tired to concentrate on the actually messages of the board. She stats to scan the single message of words and phrases and seem to interest her.
Finally she found one with Stephens name on it. She smiles and her heart begins to beat faster. She closes the eyes for a moment and concentrates on the message. As she reads it her smile begins to fade and some tears roll down her face.
"No." She whispers to herself. "No. No. No. This can't be. You promised to wait for me." She turns away from the shop wall and storms outside. She leans against one of the trees and breaths heavily. She wipes away the tears from her cheek and only says a single word aloud."Fool!"
She continues standing ther and staring into the emptiness. Now and than a single tear rolls over her cheek and falls on her dress. After a while she starts to walk towards the Grey Refuge.