A wandering man....

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 8:43 pm

He stands, looking at the buildings from afarr. Sighing he speaks. "Ahh, be yonder Trolls Bane, So long have I longed to return to this place."

You can see his face, worn and beaten, In his old age, wrinkles reside and his long silver hair pulled back and braided. His cold blue eyes, and scar on cheek give him away to most people, but can they place him?

He steps forward, wearing a faded leather plate armor. On it the emblem of a wolf, faded away and barely noticible amongst the dirt. His rusty boots and metal greaves clank and groan. And in his hand, a rusting long sword, dented and worn with age.

He stands about a head shorter then a normal man, but his hieght is made up by his body's strength.

He walks into town seeing the people about their daily business, he begins to seek out someone, though he remains secretive of who...or why.....

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 11:31 pm

The man walks through the mines, to the depot at the anvils where he deposits his old armor.

Now wearing little more then serfs clothes and a black robe he approaches the shop wall with a piece of parchment and a feather pen.
Writing on the parchment and pinning it to the shop wall

It clearly reads....

"Greetings, I would like to find out where the following are, if anyone should know please respond here....

Drathe
Sir Gannon
Setherioth
Dyluck
Roke
Astral
Inioch Hope
Damien
Bombor
Lanthromire or Kalypse
Sun and Shi Long.

Thank you for your time to read this...."

The robed man returns to the street and disapears mysteriously into the warm day....

Pok'ash · Post by **Pok'ash** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 11:38 pm

get up and find them. No one got no where without a little work so do a little work and look they cant be that hard to find. You might be able to find Roke at the silverstar shop. The rest try the tavren or library and maybe even the shop.

Poke

Sevious Helios · Post by **Sevious Helios** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 11:44 pm

A man with blue eyes approaches the boards. His eyes skim from left to right over the messages and he comes across one in particular. He raises his eyebrows at this and then takes out a quill and begins to write on a piece of parchment.

Greetings Stranger,

I can tell you where most of these people are or doing. I'll state their names and tell you what I know. Here it is:

1. Drathe- This man is still around and I know him personally. He is still the same old lad (Somewhat) as I'm sure you would have known him. He has his own group of archers now.
2. Sir Gannon- This man stills comes around often as well. Not as much as Drathe but he appears from time to time. I've not spoken to him in quite a while though.
3. Setherioth- This man I'm not quite so sure about. If I'm mistaken then he's not around anymore...of course he may come around the times I'm not.
4. Dyluck- This man is to busy to talk to anyone anmore...mainly his wife and his son. It's a bit said but I guess duty calls. He is one of the top Lyrenzia officials in town and thus really busy. He has not been around lately though. He may have left for a while.
5. Roke- This silverstar merchant still comes in often to see his friends and do business. It seems he is still youthful.
6. Astral- I've think I've only ran into him once. It was a while back though. He is still around I think but yet once again I barely hear of him.
7. Inioch Hope- I've only met this human once. He may have changed his name but other than that I've not heard of him.
8. Damien- He is still around but is to busy to come outside the library from his reading and desire to learn more to see others. He seldomly does come out. I've yet to see him these last few months.
9. Bombor- This dwarf I never really came to know but I'm sure he is still around down in the halls of Silverbrand.
10. Lanthromire and Kalypse- Both have seemed to have left the island for good...it seems they moved on to other lands. Perhaps in the future they will visit us again. Or they will be ran into perhaps on the mainland when we all have access.
11. Sun and Shi Long- I see Sun long in town often. Shi I see seldomly. But this couple are fairly active.

I hope this helps you out whoever you are. If you have anymore questions I may be able to answer them. If not I'm sure someone else would know. Perhaps these people if they are still around will post it that they are here on these walls. Thank you and farewell.

Sevious pins the parchment to the wall softly and turns towards the door. He walks out and heads out into the setting sun.

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 11:53 pm

The man returns wearing a farmer outfit, a khopesh at his side and a shovel on his back..

He reads the posts.....and responds.

"sir....orc, is it? You are correct, some work does no harm......so go out and find the people I request please."

"sir.....Helios? thank you for these informations, I shall begin my search with them....maybe I shall see you in town soon."

The farmer like man leaves a signature, simply

"The Returned."

And walks off towards the mines.

Pok'ash · Post by **Pok'ash** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 12:45 am

me see's we not make good friends.

poke

Drathe · Post by **Drathe** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 12:55 am

Drathe casualy looks through the public notes and trading posts. Nothing much was of interest to him. Flicking up the corner of an over laping note he turned to leave then paused.
Drathe, my name, the thought flashed throught his mind ceasing him from walking away. He looked back to the board turning up the corner of the over lapping notes and scanning through. Sure enough it was his name he had seen.

The Returner ay, he thought as he rubed at his chin. An old friend maybe he asked him self. A small candle poped into flame inside his mind, maybe a stranger. He went to the table beside the board and replyed in writing

To the Returner,

Wether you be a friend or foe I am sure you will seek and find me with ease in town. As to the other people with exeption of the good Lanthromire and Kalypse for they have both travled as said to other lands.
I do so wonder as to your name sir, for it is not signed so, and knowing it would make it easyer to seek you. Tho I am sure this and other questions will be answerd when the time comes.

Till then
Drathe

veralion · Post by **veralion** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 3:49 am

Veralion, unable to stop thinking about the wolf he saw on the mans armor when he first arrived, looks at the boards and sees his post. He mumbles to himself, "Could it...be him? Its been while..."
Veralion scratches out with the tip of his dagger a skull into the wall next to the postings, and then cuts his finger, proceeding to smear a bit of blood in to it...
Veralion grins, licks his thumb, and heads out to the ogre cave. As he passes the town gates, he says, "We will see if it is you, Returner...hehe.'

Neonfire · Post by **Neonfire** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 6:40 am

A man, wearing a grey coat and sitting in the hiding shadows of one of the last trees around notices the people walking up and down in front of the board. As the "Returned" comes up, a smile rises from his face. <I am glad he is back. I hope he will be wise enough this time.>

Sun Long · Post by **Sun Long** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:17 am

Sun walks through the town. In her arm she has a babygirl, a little boy jumps at her side.
She goes into the shop, having a little talk to Eliza like she often does.
Eliza tells her that an old well know person came back to town but she doesn't remember his name. Sun looks at her very curious wondering who this could be.

Eliza says
I'm very sorry about my bad memory. But as soon I remember the name I will tell you.

Doesn't matter Eliza. I'm sure I will meet him sooner or later. Now I should go home to the monastery for preparing our lunch. Have a nice day and may the gods be with you.

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 4:28 pm

The man returns with a large sack slung over his shoulder, the sound of ores and minerals clanking and the wieght make you believe hes been at the mines for some time....He shuffles through the postings until he finds his, and looking at the scribbling on the wall and the bloodmark he smiles.

Taking out his feather pen he beings to write....

"Ahh yes, Veralion.......its been a while, Did you recognise me? Maybe I should have hidden better....be sure not to tell anyone, for its my identity that I would like to remain a secret, for now...I will talk to you soon.

Sir Drathe, I am of course, not a foe, but I am a friend. I will wish to see you soon, Do you still carpend? in this awfull drought, I would think wood is hard to find.....maybe we shall meet somewhere soon, the shop perhaps?"

He signs with "The Returned"

And whispers something to Eliza, the only audible part is "Not to tell anyone else but..."

He walks out of the shop, and heads for the smithy....

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 5:39 pm

Damien looks through the writings, raises an eyebrow, and almost grins for a moment. Then he takes out a small piece of paper, writes something on it, and attaches it to the blackboard.

"Greetings, one who has returned. Many people leave and return, one way or another.
Welcome back. I think i might have a clue who you are."

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 3:49 am

The man enters the library, he's wearing a long black cloak, with the hood pulled up, he sees a hunched figure reading and mutteringwhile writing.
Smiling he walks up to the figure. He sneaks up and slaps the person on the back.

"Damien! Old man, you should go out and get some sun......this weather is bad for water, but if done right, makes even an elf look great!, how have you been since I was gone?"

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 2:50 am

Wrapping his cloak around him as he leaves the library, the man walks towards the shop.

"Now for Gannon....." He says to himself.

Sir Gannon · Post by **Sir Gannon** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 3:03 am

Gannon stands in the shop looking thru the peices of parchment that litter the wall and comes upon one that catches his eye. He stands there pondering for a moment and comprehension dawns on his face. He stands there laughing for a moment and puts up a little note of his own.

So you HAVE returned. Well do watch yourself this time around 'returner'.

Gannon grins to himself and walks off laughing.

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 3:35 am

Bumping into gannon exiting the shop, the cloak man looks at Gannon, who was sent stumbling backwards.

"Something funny "Sir" Gannon?" he speaks to Gannon

Sir Gannon · Post by **Sir Gannon** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 3:42 am

Yup. Gannon says still chuckling. Im just wondering how many times your gonna 'return' Hahaha! Maybe just come back for good? Or maybe leave for good? Hahaha!
Gannon throws his legs outwards and throws himself back up. Seems your not as strong as you used to be. *grins* Course you never could beat me with the sword.

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 3:46 am

"Hmm, really...." The man speaks.

In a flash he kicks Gannons legs out from under him, and drawing a throwing knife swings behind him and holds it to his throat.

"Maybe not with the sword, but you've gotten slow in your old age."

Lowering the knife he slaps Gannon on the back,

"How have you been, Gannon oh mighty knight? I heard you turned into a washup and hang out with the dwarfs drinking ale, rather then fighting the mummies anymore..."

Sir Gannon · Post by **Sir Gannon** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 3:51 am

Well ya never know. Mayhaps now that your back I should stop drinking?

Gannon reaches behind him and to prove he hasnt gotten that slow throws the 'returner' over his shoulder and onto the floor in front of him.

Good to see you again old friend. *grins*

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 3:55 am

"Hmmmm, heh good show..." The man gets up and dusts himself off.

"Shall we go have an ale......on me?" he asks Gannon

Sir Gannon · Post by **Sir Gannon** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 4:02 am

Hmm im almost afraid to with you around. Heh mayhaps one. Gannon grins and walks with him to the bar. Now tell me what you have been up to old friend.

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 4:07 am

While walkign the cloaked man speaks

"Well, after I left.....all them months ago, I went to the mainland. I've been studying since to become a Monk."

Sir Gannon · Post by **Sir Gannon** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 4:16 am

Gannon stops and started laughing loudly. YOU a MONK. Hahaha! Maybe a war monk but still... Haha... Oh to funny...

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 4:17 am

Keeping silent the rest of the way to the tavern, sitting on a stool at the bar the man orders.

"I'll have a green tea, and Gannon........well..........what WILL you have Gannon?"

Sir Gannon · Post by **Sir Gannon** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 4:21 am

Gannon sits down to and thinks. After a moment he says.

Ah... Lets stick with a green tea today... Yeah.

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 4:23 am

With a blank stare the man says

"And gannon will have a green tea to..."

once the drinks arrive, he asks

"So, how are things with you, and Qaylia?"

Sir Gannon · Post by **Sir Gannon** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 4:31 am

Were doing fine. How about you? What KIND of monk are you studying to be?

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 4:35 am

"Doing fine? I'm surprised theres no little gannons afoot...." The man feigns a funny look around the room as if looking for children before continuing.

"I'm studying to become a peacefull monk of the art of Drayon"

Sir Gannon · Post by **Sir Gannon** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 4:39 am

Gannon gently smacks the man and says " Oh shush. "

Anyway, Thats good. Learn any fighting styles or anything?

The Returner · Post by **The Returner** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 4:42 am

"heheh........fighting styles,Drayon only fight with their hands, I am not permitted to talk about the style, but I can say IC ant raise a sword out of hatred or anger again"