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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 5, 2018 20:57:20 GMT
The docked ship of Aelyx Caltarys. Not big, but larger than a fishing boat.
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 5, 2018 21:00:34 GMT
After the long voyage from New Ghis, Aelyx finally arrived on the shores of Sothoryos for the first time. She looked over the town and directly into the jungle beyond. A slow smile appeared on her face as she beheld her future.
After the docking procedure was finished Aelyx thanked the waiting for the gang plank to be lowered.
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Post by Lord Aeradar Caltarys on Dec 5, 2018 21:23:29 GMT
A massive covered palanquin waited for Aelyx on the docks, larger than some homes, flanked by the score of slaves it took to carry the monstrosity. In Volantis it was seen as shameful for nobles to travel the city by foot and clearly Aeradar intended to follow that civilized tradition even in uncivilized lands.
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 5, 2018 22:36:33 GMT
Aelyx stopped on the gangplank as she beheld whatever it was that was blocking her way. She had an inkling what it was. Or rather who, and rolled her eyes. She turned to start directing the crew to disembark and load all of her things, which in fairness were just a few trunks.
She went down the dock towards the town and waited for whomever was in the litter to come out.
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Post by Lord Aeradar Caltarys on Dec 6, 2018 5:25:06 GMT
As she approached, the door to the palanquin opened and six emmaculately dressed slaves stepped out. Four of them carried trumpets, which they immediately began to play in cacophonous unison, as the other two unrolled a red carpet that stretched from the palanquin entrance and finished unfurling on the docks an inch shy of Aelyx’s foot. While a common enough spectacle in Volantis, here in the colony is was an ostentatious display.
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 6, 2018 6:58:24 GMT
Aelyx looked back at the crew as they snickered, then back at the people as stared openly at the display.
“You have my pity” she said to the slaves, and sighed before taking out Arrax, so as not to squish him, and hefted a large bag onto her shoulder.
“Well met Aeradar, loosely as the phrase can be applied”
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Post by The Terror on Dec 6, 2018 7:15:45 GMT
Without looking outside the palanquin, Aeradar can't shake the sensation of smelling blood out there. The air is too salty here.
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Post by Lord Aeradar Caltarys on Dec 6, 2018 15:45:26 GMT
Aeradar sat within the spacious cushioned confines of his luxurious palanquin, shielded from the outside world. Despite the sweet perfumed air inside, he began to retch at the hint of brine on the air and covered his ears instinctively to silence the screams that always followed, to block out the wail of an infant that echoed in the less comfortable and less perfumed confines of his mind. In the arena he had the cheers of the crowd to drown on the sounds, to ground him, affording him a sense of control. Here he had only the blaring trumpets to focus on and they served a poor substitute.
He took a moment to compose himself and a deep breath before stepping out of the palanquin, adopting the near permanent cocksure smirk with which he contended with the world. At the sight of his sister, it spread to a proper genuine smile.
"Welcome to Linyanti!" he proclaimed, motioning to the bustling colony behind him, the result of 5 years of toil, before strolling down the red carpet to embrace his sister in a proper hug. "How was your voyage?"
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 6, 2018 17:24:51 GMT
“Choppy in places, but good. Our uncle headed back to Volantis, but I came straight here” she returned his hug, not at all matching his finery, in slightly worn boots and a jacket. Her shirt and trousers seemed to be a lot newer, but it seemed the former two garments were well worn in. She had thought about donning a dress, but decided to wait until having a proper bath.
“Your little project seems to be thriving, I wonder what you’ve done differently to all the others?” She questioned, pulling back to look at him fondly, “mother and father would be pleased to see it one day I am sure, but it is not Volantis you know” she clearly meant that in terms of social norms, not in stature, and she made her point by motioning to the trumpeting slaves and the gilded people cart.
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Post by Lord Aeradar Caltarys on Dec 6, 2018 19:53:20 GMT
"Our little project now," he corrected, in the upbeat tone of a practiced entertainer. "After all, it is a family endeavor, now more than just in name with you and Hel arrived."
"Staying alive seems to be the key," he deadpanned, breaking the embrace to escort her to the palanquin, where one of the slaves who had unrolled the carpet awaited to help her in. "No, it is not Volantis, but one day maybe it will be better. We've an entire continent our there for whoever is bold enough to take it. Living space to spread, tracts of land to till as far as the horizon, unimaginable resources to enrich our coffers. Someone will just have to map it first." He gave her a pointed glance.
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 7, 2018 0:36:27 GMT
“Helaena is here?” Aelyx asked, surprised, looking over her shoulder as if she might see her younger sister there for a moment before looking back at Aeradar.
“That’s... why I’m here” she said in regards to the mapping, even though it was sarcastic, it was also true. In truth her brothers enterprises were not her concern and a means to her own ends, whuch she was sure he knew, but it helped linking their interests. “I’d actually like to see the settlement,” she said, not climbing on board the litter.
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Post by Lord Aeradar Caltarys on Dec 7, 2018 2:21:34 GMT
"You...didn't know?" Aeradar inquired in turn, stopping mid-step in his tracks. "For a few months now. I assumed you knew and came traipsing off after her. Awww don't tell me you actually came to see your big brother? I'm touched."
"I sent a runner to fetch her, but you know how she gets when she's..." he performed air quotes, "...working."
"Then I'll open a window and have the slaves take the scenic route," Aeradar suggested, shaking his head at the thought of his sister suggesting walking on foot like a commoner.
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 7, 2018 6:35:44 GMT
“Yes, I definitely came here for you” she nodded, but glanced towards the jungle briefly, towards her destiny.
“She and I can catch up later, it is no bother, but Aeradar, you cannot experience a place being carried through it. But if you have not built a place good enough to walk though...” she sighed as if she was disappointed in him, “so much for better than Volantis...”she would not have her first exposure to these people being carried on a litter, she wanted at least an adequate rapport with them.
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Post by Lord Aeradar Caltarys on Dec 7, 2018 17:15:42 GMT
"Having the ability to do something and that thing being below your station are two entirely separate things," Aeradar replied, with a long sigh. "But very well, if you must embarrass me your first day in the city, be my guest and enjoy your stroll." He shuddered at the thought of someone of worth seeing a daughter of House Caltarys walking the city streets.
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Post by Aelyx Caltarys on Dec 8, 2018 16:33:44 GMT
“Embarrass” she said with a roll of her eyes, “too good to walk with your sister and show off your work, then I shall see you lately. Caleb can come with me.” She said waving someone over from the boat. A handsome man about Aelyx’s age nodded and looked ready to join them”
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