Serpentis Family/Erik Eyolf/Inspecting the Region of Lions - Part II
Roleplay from Erik Eyolf Serpentis
When the woman approached to take care of the horses, the beautiful priestess of Elune accompanied her and asked that she took her to see the pregnant women and children that be eventually suffering of some disease, what was not uncommon among the commoners. It was the priestess's function to bless the wells, the pregnant women, the small plantations and the cattle. In Trinbar, in many estates along Sirion River the fishing activity was common. The priestess certainly would bless the waters and would thank the river spirits.
Nesrah and Gormok accompanied Nitta Urameki, observing the fishermen and the strange art of capturing fish. They usually used boats and nets. Or bamboo sticks, when they were seeking abstraction. It was also common, in the days of rest, see the men drinking beer and teaching the children to fish in Sirion River.
Nesrah: "Ukai... an art that I didn't know. Judge Erik is a curious man, he will like to see the fishermen when he visits the village."
Nesrah was an old and very curious sorcerer. He observed everything with attention, while Gormok continued silent. He answered after observing the ceremonial house:
Nesrah: "We knew about the theater play. Judge Erik ordered a small feast in Trinbar and we received some people of your village. In times of war, and happily we are in war since I met the youth Erik Eyolf, is difficult to plan some feasts. But I am sure that Sir Ryu would not like to be here in times of peace. Sirion was asleep for a long time, as a dragon resting in a dark cave. At that time I served Sir Nesrah Serpentis, that gave my name... he was an eccentric man. He was Knight for a time... and led infantry troops in Obsidian Islands territories, when that territory forgotten by the gods had other name and flag. He also led cavalry for some time in The Immortals, but the peace made him fat. He became rich when adopted the art of negotiation and trade. And he was also punished some times by Judge Alexander, for being discovered robbing food of Fontan in times of peace..."
The old was the guardian of the memoirs. It was inevitable not to talk about the past, but his voice went dying when the group moved forward. The eyes of Gormok was more attentive when he heard the sound of swords cutting the air. Gormok had been a soldier. A very good soldier, after all he continued alive. He was a human, son of the Holy Father. His history was common and he would have been a commoner the entire life if he doesn't be a good soldier, good torturer and if he didn't inspire the necessary fear to work with spies, thieves and the scum of Sirion, that usually had good information for a man like him. He knew the art of the swords, because he accompanied Captain Karl for a long time before taking the executioner's position in Trinbar. Gormok knew that the enemies' scimitars were dangerous and Judge Erik's elfic swords were sharper than many other swords that he knew. But he didn't know those strange swords, the katanas. The experience said that against soldiers with armor was better to use a heavy sword, that could be used more as a powerful hammer than necessarily as a sharp blade.
Gormok Auserwählt: "Salute, Akodos..."
Nesrah also observed the warriors and said in a patient tone:
Nesrah: "When Judge Erik assumed Trinbar he decided rename some recruitment centers. A homage to Lord Dhur and the good Stormwalkers. I know that there was a petition or something similar for Judge Erik accept those soldiers officially. Akodo Champions, as you said."
The sorcerer was curious in continuing the investigation in the village. He was curious with those different people. But now difficultly he would divert the attention of Gormok of the military subjects.
Gormok Auserweählt: "Choose two of the better soldiers. I would like to see a duel. A dispute..."
