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Monopoly on Truth Captain
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 Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:19 am
The only true path leading through the forest, it is only visible when the moon shines brightly. It is surprisingly safe, despite the dangers of the forest, anyone could even sleep there without coming to harm from a fiend.
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:10 pm
A hooded and cloaked figure made her way down the path, shrouded in the shadows cast by the tree branches arcing above her. The shades seemed to trail after her, catching the edges of her pitch-black cloak, following her like dogs following their mistress.
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Monopoly on Truth Captain
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:53 pm
Almost silent footsteps followed the figure. If she were to look behind her, she'd see the redhead walking as softly as her shoes permitted. She had not intended to go unnoticed, she merely wanted to see how long it'd take the cloaked figure to notice her follower.
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:55 pm
She turned on her heel, whipping around with the speed of a serpent. The shadows at her feet reared up, subsiding only when their mistress spotted her follower.
"Alnette."
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Monopoly on Truth Captain
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:05 pm
"Ah, Lady Emma." Alnette bowed politely. "I'm glad you were able to notice me. Many dangers stalk these woods." Her eyes glinted mischievously in the moonlight. "So, what do you think?"
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:10 pm
She curtsied in return, sending the shadows back to their corners with a glance.
Many dangers? Well, me, I suppose.
"It is certainly interesting."
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Monopoly on Truth Captain
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:14 pm
"I can't claim credit for the enchantment her, unfortunately. That, like most of the Necropolis' defenses, were my predecessor's doing. However, the hundred undead soldiers lurking in the depths of the woods, were my idea. I care very much for my people and their safety."
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:18 pm
"I imagine that you do. Even as a visitor, I can tell that." Her head cocked to one side, an oddly birdlike gesture. "Your predecessor?"
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Monopoly on Truth Captain
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:23 pm
"The man who was the baron before I was. His family name was Argalt and his family ruled this area for a very long time, until his death. Much of everything around here is his doing as I haven't had the chance to alter things to suit my tastes without harming anyone."
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:27 pm
"I see. You have done an excellent job." She smiled, readjusting her cloak about her shoulders.
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Monopoly on Truth Captain
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:33 pm
"Thank you. I try very hard."
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:36 pm
"As I said, I can tell. So, what brings you this way?"
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Monopoly on Truth Captain
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:40 pm
"Just wandering. I've always enjoyed the night, especially on clear nights where you can see the moon. It makes me feel refreshed." She gazed upward at the moon. "What about yourself?"
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:45 pm
"A reprieve." She said, sadness entering her eyes. "Another attack on the estates, and we saw fit to flee. My husband suggested that I hide out here...he has gone to seek aid."
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Monopoly on Truth Captain
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:03 pm
"I see..." She closed her eyes. "If you'd like, I could lend you use of part of my army. It's the least I can do for a friend."
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