the land of faerres { Sih likes shiny things }

[SpartanAmethyst]

Grenadier lifted his head as he heard the voice of a warrior ring out, though nervously, out over the crowd surrounding the Altar. His ears perked as he considered this warrior. Resu. He seemed to find uncertainty in leaving his home and his duty. Grenadier had been the same way, except that he was on leave. He looked down at his injured leg and growled in frustration before looking back up at Resu. He'd give the male a shot, the border collie mix decided as he began to get up. But what would he say? Grenadier laid back down in frustration.

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[Taiyo]

You have two more days till Resu judges the meetings :'3 Good luck!

[Azure23]

[*Edit: I do not have the time or muse to apply for him, as much as I love him. Good luck everyone else.]

[Soteria]

Wonderful new character Taiyo :3

Though after reading his speech I got a strange feeling and felt like me and Resu wouldn't
get along very well Dx Good luck to everyone else though :'D

[rem sleep]

"Hmm..." The first thoughtful one of our party wandered around the stage, blending into the background of the ravenous crowd. Pawing my way through with gloved hands I managed to get up to the large platform. On it, sat a handsome male warrior! I gasped in surprise when I saw his magnificent sword. I smiled faintly, always being a bit to shy I had worried about this whole 'audition' thing for awhile... I was worried that maybe he wouldn't like me... But I pushed those thoughts out of my mind as I reached up to tap on the hard wood flooring, a seemingly loud few taps echoed like a bat's echo location rays as they rung through my ears.


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[Dawnbreeze10210]

The dreaded time has come, the evil beagles sounding the start of the end... of everything. He felt tears welling up at the corner of his eyes, embarrassed at his shameful reaction the male Faerre quickly swiped away liquified sorrow and stepped out from the curtains.

It's not time to cry or mourn, he had days to prepare for this. May it be an order, law or fate that stages him here at this very moment, if he had the choice he would like to stay and follow his duties as a warrior. Out of the corner of his blue eyes the warrior spied The Queen sitting at the very first row of the audience, trust and sympathy written all over her face as she gave him a small encouraging smile. Resu began to shake, tears threatening to overflow from his eyes again as he looked away. It's not right. He'd sworn to protect everyone in Vinara, peace and most importantly to serve and protect The Queen for the rest of his life. Why... must he be sent out to 'explore' the world?

"We need an ambassador in the outside world, a trusted Faerre that can enter and leave Vinara easily and is strong enough to protect themselves... Resu, we turn to you for this favor, you're the only one we can rely on."

But that would mean abandoning his duty to the kingdom, wouldn't that be the same as throwing away his life? The male Faerre shook himself out of his daydreams when he finally noticed the awkward silence around the Altar, everyone waiting patiently and curiously for the first Faerre warrior to declare his terms.

"I am Resu, a faithful warrior to The Queen and Vinara. Today, I'll be.. leaving with a companion to... learn more about the cultures of the outside world." The Faerre took in a deep breath, steadying his racing heart as he looked towards the crowd, glancing at The Queen. "My terms... I will have to constantly travel back to Vinara as it's still my homeland-" and to retrieve my pride he thought dully, "-and I've sworn upon this sword that I carry on my back that I'll serve the kingdom until I die. My loyalty will forever be with The Queen." Resu announced determinedly, daring anyone to voice an objection. "And no one can ever change that." Resu glanced at The Queen who nodded with understanding. "I will travel... with one.. and I will protect you with the abilities I'm equipped with... but do take this in mind," Resu paused, his heart thumping loudly in his chest.

"I will not hesitate to betray you if the kingdom needs me to." Resu sighed, turning back towards the curtains with a dejected look. What is done, is done.

She cat stayed close to the back of the group. Her chin raised high and her eyes twinkling softly. She had a light grey pelt, with a white tipped tail, and paws. On her forehead you could just make out a star marking on her forehead. SHe gazed at the warrior on the altar with a soft smile. She indeed was far off from her home, a clan to be exact. In the forest a camp where her clanmates gathered and shared stories, battles, and much more. Her home, Nightclan. She snapped out of her longing thought and back to the warrior as he finished his speech stating his terms. As she heard the part about him returning if the kingdom should need his service he would return. She gazed at the warrior her eyes shining brightly. He was indeed loyal and she admired that. In fact she was here on the word of her leader, to see if ohers were to come and visit, perhaps become allies, or simply friends. If she were ever to stay a tiny but here, but her home needed her she would imediatly go back, thank starclan she'd be able to reach them in time.

She looked away from the twinkling stars in the sky wondering whose ancestors were up there. She gazed back at Resu as she pawed up the steps to the altar. She dipped her head respectfully to the warrior. "Hello Resu, I am Shimmerstreak, A warrior of nightclan. I believe you are a brave and loyal warrior here. I understand how you'd always want to return here and serve your queen. I would always want to serve my leader, in a single heartbeat. I won't force you ever away from your home, and I'm sure you'd never make me. " she paused for a moment to duck her head as she thought of home. "Right now, I am far from my home. On a journey for my leader. You see in clan life, we are always loyal to one another and follow the warrior code. We believe in starclan, starclan? You may ask. Well starclan I'd where our fellow clanmates travel after their time has been served in the clan. " she smiled softly looking up at the sky briefly again.

"Anyway, we have neighbouring clans as well. We are allies but do have battles at times, if it comes to it. Usually they are over territory..but sometimes things more grave. In a clan we have a leader, our leader right now is Barkstar, our previous leader Crystalstar had served her last life bravely. Our deputy is Tortiseheart, he is second in command. One of our senior warriors is Nightclaw. I currently have an apprentice, his name is Volcanopaw. I'm sure he'd love to learn new tecniques. We also have queens and kits. A current queen is Willowfur, and heartkit, an shadowkit are some of the kits' in the clan. " she smiled softly at the thought. "Im sure the clan would love to learn about your life and stories, as my clanmates would love to share stories and strategies with you. If your home ever needs your assistance we or I shall let you go. Also don't hesitate to ask but we could spare some warriors to acompany you. Of course, if loyalty or reassurance if your case in the journey home then we will stay back and let you travel. " she gave a small nod.

"Barkstar and Tortiseheart could not be here today. But I'm sure they'd love to meet you. Volcanopaw as well, when I left or the journey he was complaining like a kit again." she chuckled softly with a small shake of her head at the memory. "I hope, or rather would be honoured if a warrior like you would join me. If you wish to visit here often then I and the clan would let you. If you need to return permenatly by finding your rightful place then so be it. We wish you well. I hope in this journey if you're to join me is a great experiance to your standards, and hope you enjoy, and find what you are searching for. You are doing what you believe to do and I respect that. " she dipped her head to him. "Until we meet again warrior Resu." she gave a tiny bow then added lastely "And may starclan light your path." she whispered before leaping down the altar.

She padded around a bit until she was able to find some moss and leaves. She scraped out a nest, and settled down. She was worn from her long journey. She closed her eyes and would wake at dawn to hear Resu and prepare for the journey home.

[Taiyo]

Resu will be judged tonight! C8 get your forms done!

[broken*]

I finally finished my form!! Yes!! XD

[zacherie]

Count me in! xD

Characters

Hanwoo: A former hwarang (ancient Korean warrior)
teetering towards his mid-sixties who is very
dutiful, even towards his old age.

Hanwoo set his cane down as he watched the warrior, Resu, speak. He cocked his head as he examined the warrior. He smiled in sympathy; he had been in a similar situation in his younger years. The look of uncertainty etched on the young warrior… The young one was surely having an internal conflict.
He deftly tied up his graying hair into a bun and placed his hat on his head. He would be a good companion… he thought. He picked up his cane and hobbled over to Resu. He smiled, his brown eyes twinkling with a soft glow. He gazed at Resu for quite a while before he began to speak.
“Greetings, Resu,” Hanwoo said, bowing with respect. He grinned, as an old man like him would, as he eased himself onto the floor, placing his cane on the ground beside him. He took off his hat and grasped it in his hands. He slowly twirled it in his hands, the beads adorning it spinning gracefully around the hat. He lifted his head up to face Resu and smiled softly.
“This hat…I had to earn it. It was a difficult process, but I did it. It gave me a sense of pride. I had joy in earning this status. I eagerly served under the King, and I diligently did my job. I patrolled the kingdom. But then, I was needed elsewhere. There were many conflicts between the kingdoms, and I had to be sent away. I was devastated. I had to leave everything; my family, my home…my sense of dignity. I felt horrible, just abandoning my kingdom to oversee the conflicts between the kingdoms. Didn’t I have duties? Didn’t I swear to serve the King until I died? But an order was an order, so I left to fulfill my duties. After the conflicts settled, I came back to my position in the kingdom. But, old age settled in, and I was deemed unfit to continue my duties in the kingdom. So, I was relieved me of my position. Of course, the first thing I felt was…pain. All those years serving the kingdom…now lost. But just because I wasn’t officially serving the kingdom didn’t mean I couldn’t still be loyal to it. I could still do something.”
He paused, looking back at his hat. Then he shook his head, as if he forgot something.
“Oh, where are my manners?” he apologized. “I am Hanwoo, a former hwarang. After I was relieved of my duties, I wandered around the world. After a bit of traveling, I landed here, and I found myself in this…altar. And I saw you. I could see you were nervous…unsure. And I saw myself in you. And I could see that your sense of duty is very, very strong. I understand your loyalty would be forever with the Queen. However, I would like to travel with you. And of course, we can travel back here, as I know your loyalty to the Queen is very powerful. As your loyalty is to your Queen, my loyalty is forever to my King and kingdom.”
Hanwoo dusted himself, getting ready to get up. He picked up his cane and leaned against it for balance. He flashed his old man grin again.
“Good luck, Resu, wherever you may go,” he whispered. And he hobbled back to where he sat as he put his hat on top of his greying hair.

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Notes: I am Korean, but I’m not very educated in my ancient Korean history. As a result, many facts may be wrong… Please forgive me! ^^; If you see something that isn’t true, feel free to tell me!

[broodingtulip]

Characters
Esmeralda; a girl of age 29 years of age who enjoys travel and adventure, and is pretty mature for her age. She physically trains herself in battle and strategy to protect herself. She ranaway from her Korean home after all her family died, and traveled the world. She soon stumbled in Vinara, amazed at what she never knew was possible.

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Esmeralda watched the young warrior speak, clearly sure that he didn't want to do this, he had no choice, it seemed. It seemed he was a loyal, responsible warrior, she could learn alot from him. He often looked at The Queen. Esmeralda noticed The Queen give an encouraging smile, and guessed that The Queen was urging him on.
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Why, he wouldn't be all that bad of a companion... Esmeralda thought to herself. Her deep blue eyes sparkled as she got up. She pulled her hair into a loose ponytail as she stood up, with a Korean sword she picked up when sh ran away.
"Resu" Esmeralda bowed her head and walked up to the warrior. "This must be hard for you, leaving your duties and your homeland. I understand that you will be traveling back and forth. And I also understand that you may betray me for your home and your queen if duties call. I am willing to travel and fight, and help you. I may not be the best, but I gurantee you, I'm worth keeping as a loyal companion." Esmeralda knelt down on one knee. "Here me out, Resu. All I have is a sword, my soul, and my voice. I will fight beside you, travel with you, and understand if you leave and betray me. Wherever you may go, Resu, I shall be there. Whenever you fight, I will fight besides you. And whatever you say, I shall listen. I am willing to risk everything." she said. "Well, I technically already had." she looked around and stood up on both legs.
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Esmeralda looked around the building before talking again. "I was born in Korea and raised in Korea. My parents died in a battle, leaving me and my sisters alone. I was the oldest, being 15. Until age 20, I looked after my siblings. Whenever they were in trouble, I came to the rescue. We were poor, though. We often went hungry for weeks. We were left cold and alone." Esmeralda pulled her bangs from her forehead, revealing a scar on the right side of her forehead. "I got this scar from pretecting my sister." Esmeralda put her bangs back down and looked at Resu. "I know what it's like to have to look after everything that matters to you. For you, it's your homeland and The Queen. For me, it was my siblings." Esmeralda looked at the crowd again, then back at Resu. She sat down on her knees and began to talk again. "The youngest of my siblings was killed by hypothermia. Soon my brother died from an illness. Then my other ister died of starvation. I was left alone. I decided to take a canoe and head for new land. I've been all over. Along the way, I picked this up," Esmeralda took out her sword, with a single Korean word on it. "Where I come from, this is treasure. A sword is valued highly. I got it from a scared fruit seller, who stole it from the castle. It has a single word on it, which is Resu. I never understood it, but now I do. I don't know how it got there, or why it's even on there, but it has to mean something." Emily said in her strong, steady, yet soft and determined voice. "I would do anything to prove that I am worthy enough to be your companion."
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"Thankyou for your time." she said quietly as she slipped back to her seat. That wasn't too bad. she thought to herself. she pulled her Sword out as she waited, studying it. I never truly understood this Korean word encarved, and now I do. Resu." she said as she studied her sword. She put it back onto her bag on her back and waited for Resu's final decision.