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Kieran Borral

"She's done everything she could to get me back, and I will make sure all of their efforts weren't for nothing."

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a character in “Assassin's Pledge: Awakening”, originally authored by Wolf's Bane109, as played by RolePlayGateway

Description

| Kieran Torriel Borral |

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Age:

24

Height:

5' 7"

Weight:

134lbs

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Kieran

Basic Personality:

Despite her young looking face and looking innocent, Kieran is much like her sister, in which she is fiery and her own person, not taking orders from anyone and when she does it's done in her own way. KIeran hates being bossed around and told what to do, but when she does do as told, expect it to be done more so in rebelling, not in obedience as she's always had a No shit's given type of personality to most people. She can be caring to those she deems it worthy of being given to, usually not many as to what the sister's have been both through, but once her loyalty is gained, it is almost just as hard to lose unless you double cross her. Just like Aetrius, Kieran has a dark and morbid sense of humor and teasing, and usually uses that as a form of coping with her depression and anxieties that she's gained over the years.

When it comes to combat, she is just like any Saharan, as she becomes brutal and ruthless in the face of a fight, maybe not as brutal as her younger sister, but second to that of an angry Aetrius on the prowl of a target. And just like any good Saharan, her family and friends are the most important thing to her and she will do whatever she can to keep her friends happy and safe, and her weakness is children. As one day, when all is over, she hopes to one day be able to settle down and raise a family, but for now her future remains uncertain as they are in the middle of a war with Tei' Sei and she will do whatever she can to keep her newfound group of friends safe.

Basic Background:

Much like Aetrius past, much is left unknown. Besides of what she tells others about, which is usually too much than what is expected from someone as closed off as she is. (look at Aetrius' backstory for more). From her time of being separated from Aetrius (at the time Korriban) she had been taken from the city they were in and taken care of in secret as she was gravely wounded from the attack that had separated them. After she had been taken care and treated, she was taken out of the city and taken and sold as a slave, going from master to master, to master, until she ended up in first Ourros' hands, and the eventually Mariah's, who was her last master. In her years of servitude, Kieran harvested a form of hatred and disgust with slavers, much like Aetrius did for more or the same reasons.

In her years of being a slave, she had done things she had never wished upon anyone, and seeing people die of the same things caused her to live in daily and constant panic if that were to be her same fate. So for years the young Saharan was uncertain of her demise, if it would come soon or later, and every day she waited for her sister to charge through those doors and come to her aid, but it never came. She never came to her aid, but she never gave up hope, and would tell others that one day someone will come and get her out from Veilbrand, many laughed at her and told her noone cared about her, or that no one was coming for her, but as the days loomed close to the auction that would soon change her life, Kieran had the last laugh when she saw an all too familiar face come to her aid, even with all the scars and all, she soon recognized the figure. And now, as she is yet again free, Kieran isn't sure of what her fate may become, as she is back with her sister and new friends, as well as dealing with the dark threat that over looms them, Kieran will be willing to lay down her life if she must, but that is if the secret organization of assassins isn't wiped out soon...

But for now, Kieran wanders with her sister and friends, traveling from every corner of the word of Cre' Est, and who knows what trouble they may run into, and just like Aetrius, she has her own secrets, just like everyone else in the group.. (said secrets will be revealed overtime as they move more along in the story)

So begins...

Kieran Borral's Story

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Character Portrait: Korriban "Aetrius" Borral Character Portrait: Linde Xe' Almna Character Portrait: Kyero Character Portrait: Lonán Arzura Character Portrait: Kieran Borral
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Linde and Kyero both nodded. Linde smiled. Kyero did not.

"We're ready, Aetri."

"I can't go to the auction, but I will be ready to find and deal with whoever wins Kieran's ownership."

Linde walked over to Aetri, wearing her new necklace proudly, and gave Aetrius a bow.

"When we met in Atlum I never expected what has transpired recently... Any of it. But I'm grateful it did, and there's nowhere I'd rather be than here with you."

She turned around and smiled at Lonan and Rose.

"All of you." She said with a slight blush.

She turned back to Aetrius and came up close to whisper only for her ears.

"For this performance, I am at your service, Master. And when it's all over, I'd like you to come with me to Cre' Est for a short time and... Meet my family. Doing so would mean the world to me."

When she backed away, she gave Aetri that same loving and warm smile from last night before they fell asleep together and then backed away to stand with the others ready to leave at Aetrius' command.

And leave they did. The day came and went, and it was now time to enact their plan. All of their contingencies were in place. Kyero had set markers at every surface exit point so he'd know exactly where to find the winner upon exit presuming everything went well. As well, Kyero had also placed several traps along the various routes along each exit such as smoke bags which could be destroyed with a throwing knife to cloud the street slowing the winner down so they could nab Kieran.

When inside, it was all on their performance. So long as they kept to their roles everything would be fine. And in the meantime, they all had to watch each other's backs and stick together. It was as simple as that.

Together they approached the entry, all in their respective roles with Aetrius leading the line. She presented their vouchers, and they were granted entry. Marching through the long and winding tunnels, they came to the auction house where they were guided to their seats above the stage where the slaves would be displayed and give signs to raise whenever they presented a bid.

... And so they waited.

And at long last, it had begun.

Mariah sauntered to center stage and spoke in a loud, clear voice for all to hear.

"Welcome, my friends and colleagues! Tonight we share in our love for collecting only the finest and most capable servants to make our lives, and those of our families and children better! Life is much easier lived when the work is done by others leaving you to enjoy yourselves. Am I right?"

Numerous cheers erupted from the crowd until she silenced them.

"Without further delay, let the auction commence!"

Mariah walked off stage, waving to everyone, and was replaced by a large man with a booming voice.

"Welcome everyone! Let's bring out the first slave on the block!"

...

...

And so it was that every slave marched one after another across the stage, standing and posing in various positions to draw attention and desire from the crowd to be purchased as their masters bid on them. And the winners were invited to the stage to walk with their new servant to the back and out the exit of their choice.

Lonan had a key role to play in this. Due to how close to the end it was, Lonan was tasked with relaying the news to Kyero of which exit the winner of Kieran took since he was closest to the exit and it would be suspicious if the others left with him. They had to stay past Kieran's exit and leave with the rest, as much as Aetri hated that. But luckily they'd be free to move about the tunnels at their own pace, and Aetri was already a fast walker. They'd make it out more than quickly enough to find an alley and shed this nobility clothing to don their normal garb. Kyero would be waiting for Aetri on the roof of the Lion's Head Inn to guide her to the winner's location.

For now, they sat through display after display of slaves being purchased until, at last, the main event had begun.

"And finally, the main attraction of the evening! She hails from Shaharan! Her hair is red as blood! Her body as tough as iron! She's feisty! She's loyal! She's exceptional! Here she is! The Flower Of Veilbrand... KIERAN!!!"

The cheering, hooting, and hollering reached a fever pitch as Kieran walked on stage and struck a sultry but defiant pose by turning her back to the audience... Something the slaves weren't supposed to do. She looked over her shoulder and blew the crowd a kiss, earning more cheers before they were settled down.

Kieran took another sultry pose, emphasizing her curves with a knowing and smart-ass smile as if to say, "I know you want me, so show me the money you're willing to pay!"

"Now! Let the bidding begin at ten gold!"

Dozens of signs went up.

It had begun! Now was the time for Aetrius to act and push the bids as high as she could before her eighty gold ran out!

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Character Portrait: Korriban "Aetrius" Borral Character Portrait: Linde Xe' Almna Character Portrait: Kyero Character Portrait: Lonán Arzura Character Portrait: Kieran Borral
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Aetrius nodded as Linde and Kyero spoke back at the Pony, and she was prepared to leave when Linde stopped her and whispered in her ear saying that she wanted Aetrius to go back to Cre' Est with her for some time, that left her a bit empty of words, especially when she said she wanted Linde's parents to meet her. That then gave her more anxiety than she already had, but she managed to keep it down and go about it with a brave face, she would think about Linde's request later but now it was what they were going to do and succeed in.

After they arrived at the inn where the auction would be held, and after they made their way in and Aetrius made small talk with other real noblemen and women, the auction eventually began. And her heart raced, she hoped they wouldn't be singled out and targeted, but they managed to fool everyone where they were left alone in their part of the balcony and watched from above as the auction eventually started, and it was a very slow process. Slave after slave was bid upon until they were all bought out, until the very end, which Aetrius dreaded. It was the final auction, the real reason why they were there. She tried to remain calm as it was announced who the one was, and Aetrius' eyes widened and her heart sped up as she saw a tall, slender but built, red headed woman that strode out onto the stage wearing a surprisingly more modest slave's outfit and posed on the stage in multiple ways and waited for the bidding to begin. She wanted to stand up and give the highest bid as she was growing to impatient, but she remembered the plan and remained calm the best she could. The bidding began at a simple 10 gold, which almost everyone in the room shot their hand up, including Aetrius, but at a slower and more confident pace. Every few minutes they would look around at the bidders and nod, then would announce the next amount, which was 15 gold, which everyone yet again raised their hand. Aetrius wanted this to end, she wanted her to be able to have the highest bid and just be done with this, but she knew that if a new comer came in and bought out the most saught after slave it would arise suspicion.

So Aetrius played the waiting game. More bids went up, starting at twenty, and all the way to fifty gold, by this time many hands started to stop being raised, which Aetrius took note of. She peered over the side more, and saw Kieran better. She looked exactly the same as the day she left, just lacking more clothing. She felt her face grow red and hot, not from what others would have thought, lust or desire, but of anger and frustration. From knowing she failed at keeping her safe, and this was the life she lived. Eventually she was brought back to reality when she heard the man yell, "Seventy gold! Anyone?" Aetrius shot her hand up, as did three others, two men, one woman. Aetrius growled under her breath, and kept her hand up. The announcer smirked and looked around the room, eyeing Kieran with a disgusting look. Aetrius remained calm as much as she could, and looked around, "Do we hear, seventy five, gold?" he asked, Aetrius kept her hand up, and looked at the others from the corner of her eye. The two men put their hands down, remaining the woman and her. Aetrius smirked, she could tell the woman had money, but did she have the money Aetrius was willing to put on the line? Or at least bluff, more than likely. She remained seated, but looked down, Kieran had examined above, and even looked right at her, but from Aetrius' point of view and knowing how Kieran reacted to things, she knew Kieran didn't recognize her, not yet anyway.

The man moved a bit on the stage and looked back up, "Do I hear, Eighty gold?" Aetrius kept her hand up, and the other woman put her hand down and sighed, "She's worth it, but I'm not spending eighty gold on some whore." she mumbled. Aetrius growled under her breath, You will be the first to die, then...bitch... she mumbled in her mind. Aetrius looked back at the auctionier, and listened intently, "Eighty going once, twice, and thrice...That's it, the lady in the red wins the most prized slave, Kieran of Sahar-" but he was cut off as someone else in the other balcony shot up and yelled, "Two hundred gold!!" Aetrius' eyes widened, and her fists clenched, two hundred? From eighty to two hundred as soon as she would have been her's? Aetrius growled, and reluctantly put her hand down, and saw that Kieran looked saddened and reluctant, as she would have probably had a better owner with the unknown woman than with the otherwise hungry man. Aetrius sat back down in defeat and let the man take the bid, and sadly as it was, he was the last one to bid.

"And so, the lovely Kieran, The Flower Of Veilbrand, goes to the man that bid two hundred!!!"

Aetrius clenched her fists, and casually looked at Lolan and gave him a nod, signally for him to go to Kyero and Rose and to get ready to leave, watching as the winner nobleman was guided to the lower levels to claim his prize. Aetrius knew it, she knew they'd be taking the lower levels, not the exit Kyero thought. But as she turned back, Lolan had already left to fetch Kyero and Rose. She looked back at Linde and swiftly managed to leave the main auction room and swiftly began to make way to the lower levels, going after Kieran herself with Linde at her side.

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Character Portrait: Korriban "Aetrius" Borral Character Portrait: Linde Xe' Almna Character Portrait: Kieran Borral
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Aetrius smiled as Linde said she was with her, and that next time she has a plan to at least warn her and now scare Linde like she did. She pulled Linde up with ease and spoke softly, "Of course I had a plan. I may be incredibly bull headed at times, but I usually always have a plan, Linde. I came here earlier and planted weapons and supplies in multiple places around here as the ultimate fallback plan. I know Kyero and Lolan won't be happy with me, but I know where this tunnel leads, and I know how to get out of here. Now, from here a out, you need to follow my footsteps and listen to my every word...Got it?" she said softly and gently placed a kiss on Linde's forehead and continued on in the crawlspace, looking down through the ventilation shafts as they carefully walked, making next to no noise as they proceeded.

As they made their way through the vent, Aetrius looked down and saw plenty of guards, and saw the nobleman with Kieran making their out of the inn, I knew it.. she thought to herself and carried on, seeing as how a heavy metal gate was just passed them below, seeing the due below pass through and the door being locked back up behind them. As she observed, the nobleman passed by less guards on this way, knowing the exit was coming up soon enough, she nodded. As the guards helped open the door for them, Aetrius signed to Linde to cover her mouth and nose, and she herself dropped down from the vent, and made sure that she blocked the door behind them so the guards couldn't come in as quickly as they normally could, after making sure she was good, she covered her mouth and nose with the cape of her outfit, and took out one of the smoke bombs from its place by her hip, and use it, tossing it at the guards' feet, seeing it go off, the guards coughing and soon passing out, and seeing the nobleman run off with Kieran who looked back at Aetrius with shock as she was wisked away.

Aetrius growled and helped Linde down from the vent, and with ease they passed the guards, and while in their dazed stuper she took their weapons, handing Linde one of their swords and knives, and as well slitting their necks as she moved their leather armor from the soft spots. She knew an action like this would piss off Linde, but it needed to be done to make sure they'd have enough time to chase after Kieran. After the four guards were easily dispatched of, Aetrius and Linde left the room and carried on after them after corridor. Eventually they found the nobleman and Kieran, cornered at the final door with two guards, who turned to Aetrius and Linde, "It's the end of the line for you two." one of them said.

Aetrius grinned and with ease and her swiftness at hand, she threw her dagger and it lodged itself into one of the guard's eyes, his body crumpling to the ground. "Now, Kieran!" Aetrius exclaimed, and Kieran with just as much ease grabbed the last guard from behind and grabbed him by the back of the neck and slammed him into the wall, leaving him unconscious and crumpling to the floor. Kieran grinned as she looked at Aetrius, but was currently unsure of who she was exactly. But in her dazed state she was grabbed by the nobleman as he held a knife to her throat, "Don't make me gut this slut like the whore she is, bitch. Go back and leave us be with my, prize" he said as he looked at Kieran with desire filled eyes. Aetrius let out a groan of disgust at his actions, "Are you really all the same? Even nobleman can't be above this? Granted, you did come to this kind of event..Disgusting piece of vermin." she growled. The man looked at her and scoffed, "Oh please, bitch. This whore means nothing to you, just go." he said as he held the knife closer to Kieran's throat.

"Just go, okay? I mean nothing to you, mistress. Just get out of here with your slave already. I'm nothing more than a useless slave to them by now. You lost the auction just go alre-" she was cut off as Aetrius moved closer, closing the distance between them finally. But before she could do anything, Kieran easily whipped around and disarmed the man and slammed him into the wall face first, seeing his body go limp she dropped him on the dime and turned back to her rescuer.

"So you really don't recognize me, huh Kie?" she said softly with a bit of sadness in her tone. "Why would I know who you...wait...K...Korriban?" she asked softly, her voice filled with surprise and shock, as well as happiness as her eyes filled with tears as she looked at Aetrius. Aetrius smiled and nodded, her own eyes beginning to fill with tears, "H-heh, yeah...H-hey, big sis." Aetrius said softly as she finally closed the distance between them, and gently caressed Kieran's right cheek, looking at Kieran who was now slightly shorter than her. Perhaps it was the scars, or maybe the fact that Aetrius was now older and looked slightly different or maybe even Kieran began to forget what she looked like, but Aetrius knew that deep down Kieran recognized her. Kieran's eyes filled with more tears and immediately clung to Aetrius as she realized it was her sister, the two holding tightly to each other as they wept for a moment, holding each other tightly, finally being reunited at last. Aetrius gently wiped Kieran's tears away and gently kissed her forehead and took a step back, "All will be explained soon, I promise you. But we need to get out of here, now. We have more people waiting for us outside, we'll escape by the south gate. Now, you with us, Kie?" she asked, Kieran looked at Aetrius and nodded then looked at Linde, "Are you really a noblewoman now or...is she your girlfriend?" she questioned as she eyed Linde some, Aetrius chuckled at her comment and shook her head, handing Kieran a weapon of her own, as well as some of the clothing from the nobleman as she would need some protection from what was to ensue.

"This is Linde..My...My girlfriend, yes. All will be explained later with some drinks, okay? Just now we need to get you out of here, and by now I can bet that more guards are on their way...Speak of the devil..." she muttered as at least ten heavily armed and armored guards charged into their escape route and looked at them as they prepared to take on three barely equipped women. Aetrius looked at Kieran, "You with me on this, Kie?" she asked, Kieran looked at her sister and nodded with an evil smirk, "Always, sis." she said as the two stood infront of Linde, blades in a defensive stance and ready to take on as many guards as they could until Lolan and Kyero came to help, which would hopefully be soon. "Heresta help us..." she murmured.

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Character Portrait: Korriban "Aetrius" Borral Character Portrait: Linde Xe' Almna Character Portrait: Kyero Character Portrait: Kieran Borral
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As the ten guards approached the three women, suddenly a giant red splatter erupted onto the walls from the back of the group accompanied by a horrible shriek. The guards froze and turned just in time to see another splatter spray across the ceiling, and just like that two of their men were dead.

"What the fuck?!" Yelled one guard.

"It's the Red-ACK!" Screamed another as his head was lopped off and kicked over the group rolling to Aetrius and Kieran's feet with Linde in the back going a bit pale.

"Oh no..."

Three down, seven to go. And despite the confined space within the tunnels Kyero moved as if he was out in the open fields. Every millimeter of space was taken advantage of. Sometimes he was so close to being cut by their weapons the others were certain he had been cut. But he didn't take a single slice as his brightly glowing red eyes illuminated the tunnel.

The first of seven approached from the right side aiming to take his head off. Kyero ducked under it, the blade missing his hair by a single millimeter at best. His left hand dagger shot out and disemboweled the man causing him to fall to his knees holding his entrails in his shocked hands.

The second approached from the right immediately after giving him no time to change his direction. However, he didn't need to. Instead, he simply parried the incoming blade with his own and used his left blade to slice the man's body from groin all the way out the top of his skull splitting the front of his body in half, but leaving his spinal chord in tact so it couldn't fall apart completely.

The third and fourth attacked at the same time, with Kyero flipping over both of them by planting his daggers down through their skulls and out their bottom jaws. As his feet touched down he pushed the blades forward splitting their heads, and by proxy their faces, down the center. They both fell forward with their eyes beginning to fall out of the sockets and brains spilling out the open split.

The fifth, sixth, and seventh all tried to rush him in a triangle formation, and Kyero responded by planting the blades into the ground and using them as a hand-held platform to lift his lower body into the air and extend a spinning double kick around to kick all of them in the head sending them flying to the ground. Yanking the blades out without ever touching the ground, he flipped onto his feet and extended the blades outwards to decapitate all three as they stood up.

Kyero put his blades away and glared up at Aetrius and Kieran, catching a glimpse of Linde in the back looking horrified at his appearance.

"... Glad to see you found her, but you forgot to wait to show Lonan which exit the winner was going through before sending him to report to me..." Kyero growled, his eyes flashing brilliantly before returning to their normal glow level.

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Character Portrait: Korriban "Aetrius" Borral Character Portrait: Linde Xe' Almna Character Portrait: Kyero Character Portrait: Lonán Arzura Character Portrait: Kieran Borral
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Aetrius and Kieran were prepared to fight off as many as they could, but before even their blades clashed with the guards', blood splattered and covered the room and utter chaos and mayhem rang out as an all too familiar figure entered the room. Kyero... Lolan did get him, good. But after the bloodbath ended, Aetrius looked at Kyero who stood up and with an obviously angry tone spoke to her. Aetrius glared back at Kyero and spoke up, "You don't always have to be the one to do this, ya know? We would have been just fine without you coming in at that very moment. While I do appreciate your help, I could have-No, would have handled this by myself." she said angrily as she examined the room. Kieran looked at Aetrius, then back at Kyero with a look of shock and confusion. "Wait...Let me get this right. That's Kyero, the Red Eyed Demon, and you...You're friends with him, Korriban?" she asked in an obviously very confused state.

Aetrius looked at her as she quickly looted the bodies for what she could get, which was some money and more armor tossing it to Kieran who quickly put it on, even with the quickly drying blood. "Look, a lot has happened in the past few years...We'll talk about it all later when we're not fleeing for our lives, but yes. Kyero and I are, other guess you could say friends. While he is deadly, he is an ally to us, okay? Just trust me on this, Kieran." she said standing back up, now with some leather armor of her own and sheathed one of the swords by her side. Kieran looked on in confusion at the new friends that her sister acquired, "Okay...But you'll owe me a few drinks, got that? You know I can't take much in when I'm sober." she said with a light chuckle. Aetrius grinned and nodded, "After all of this is done, I think we'll all need some drinks...Now, let's get back to Lolan and Rose, we need to get out of here." she said as she pressed on, back the way they came. As Aetrius led them, Kieran walked beside her and whispered in her ear, "So, Linde...She's your girlfriend, huh? Finally landed one, aye old chap? Took ya long enough, sis. She's also rather hot, if I'm gonna be honest." she said with a chuckle at the end, purposefully trying to make Aetrius get flustered.

She groaned at Kieran's comment about Linde and continued marching on down the tunnel, "Yes, Linde is...She's something. But don't let her pretty face fool you, she's...terrifying at times." she gave a slight chuckle, but contained a serious look on her face and led the others to another part of the tunnels, seeing more guards flood the underground, "Don't let them escape!" one of them shouted. Aetrius grinned and peered over at Kieran, who only looked at her and grinned back, knowing exactly what she was planning on as she noticed her go for the pouch by her side, "I think it's wise to cover your nose and mouth, you two." she said as Kieran and Aetrius did so, and Aetrius took out the second to last smoke bomb, and tossed it at the soldiers. A cloud of smoke filled the room and coughing could be heard, and as the soldiers struggled, Aetrius and Kieran charged them keeping their mouths covered until the smoke died down and engaged in combat as they had the upper hand thanks to some masks they procured. When the dust settled, it revealed Aetrius and Kieran standing victorious over four dead bodies, as Kieran and Aetrius dispatched of the final guard together, both plunging their swords into his chest and abdomen, dropping his lump body to the ground. Aetrius motioned the others to join them as they proceeded to escape the tunnels and out of Valoc.

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Kyero simply glared at Aetrius as she made her remarks about having been fine without him.

"It wasn't about doing it alone. It was about sticking to the plan."

He sighed.

"Fine. So long as you have your sister back let's get out of here."

Kyero and Linde followed Aetri and Kieran out of the tunnels and into Valoc proper and headed for the South Gate on Kyero's urging since that's where he sent Lonan. He and Rose would meet them there.

"Stick with these two, Linde. I'm going to scout ahead and make sure your path remains clear."

Linde nodded and Kyero departed for the rooftops leaving her in the care of the sisters.

"So... Kieran?" She called as she jogged up beside them.

"I don't believe we've formally met. My name is Linde Xe' Almna. It's a pleasure to meet you after all I've heard." She said, extending her hand to Kieran.

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Character Portrait: Korriban "Aetrius" Borral Character Portrait: Linde Xe' Almna Character Portrait: Kyero Character Portrait: Lonán Arzura Character Portrait: Kieran Borral
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Aetrius glared just as hard back at Kyero as he spoke, he had a point but she wasn't as foolish or naive as he made her out to be. She nodded as he left and made her way to the horses where Lolan and Rose were and spoke with Rose, "We'll be getting you out of here soon, sweetheart." she gave the girl a smile, which resulted in Rose smiling back. Kieran had turned to look at Linde as she introduced herself and smiled a bit, "Pleasure to meet you, hun. Name's Kieran Borral, obviously I'm Korriban's sister. Glad to see she found someone to be with, always told her she would. Glad to know she got someone who's not bad on the eyes." she said as she looked up at Aetrius, who only glared at her as she tossed Kieran a robe to put on.

"Good god, Kie. You're still like this, even now? And it's Aetrius, no longer Korriban..." she said as she felt her face turning a bright shade of red as Kieran commented on Linde's appearance. "Still like what? A tease? Yes, yes I am. And Aetrius, huh? Interesting choice, but okay." She said with a grin and put the robe on, covering her mostly unclothed form and to disguise herself for the most part. "You'll ride with Rose, Kieran. Linde, you're with me." she said as she helped Linde by pulling her onto the back of Bree, and they adjusted themselves properly on the horses, Aetrius grabbed the reigns and looked towards the others, "Let's get out of this shit hole, shall we?" she said as she led the others where Kyero had gone, making sure the way was indeed safe. Kieran looked at Aetrius as they began their way out, "So, who's the kid? Another friend or what?" she asked in reference to Rose who she was stuck with for this portion. "Rose? She was a slave, like us....Helped her get out, and am going to help her start over when we get out of here."

Kieran gave her a smile and a soft chuckle, "Always were surprisingly soft when it came to kids, and slaves...Haven't changed a bit, have you?" she chuckled softly. Aetrius chuckled as well and shook her head, "When people deserve freedom, yes. As for changing...There's more than you know, Kie..Again, for another time though." she said as she looked back at Linde and gave her a sheepish smile, "P-promise you're not mad at me?" she said a bit nervously as she looked back ahead of them, preparing to receive a hit on the head or worse from Linde as a form of reprimand for pulling a stunt that could have ended far worse.

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Aetrius blushed as Linde said she wasn't mad at her and wrapped her arms around her, cuddling a bit. She chuckled softly and shook her head, "We'll need to make sure they don't know where we went, otherwise they'll easily track us and just cause more trouble than good...and I don't want an innocent village of people being killed because of us...But soon, soon you'll be able to rest, Linde." she gently caressed her hands, and rode up to Kyero, and when they were all together again, "Good job, now. We're to? Far enough from here I'd assume so they can't track us, Kyero?" she asked as she could hear some yelling a good distance away, obvious that the people from the auction were already aware of what happened and were after them.

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Kyero nodded to Aetrius.

"Yes. The mountains along the North side of the nation run a line halfway through it, so you'll need to go around them to reach Cre' Est's border. Southeast is your best heading." He said calmly.

He looked back at the streets, hearing the yelling grow louder.

"Go on. I'll catch up with you all by morning. Scaring these half wits into fleeing the other way shouldn't be too much trouble." He said with a smile while drawing his orichalcum daggers and letting his eyes glow brighter.

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Aetrius nodded and looked in the direction he put and mentally noted where they were told to go. "Alright, will do. I'll lead them there safely. And...Kyero..." she called to him before he left to go deal with the angry auction leaders, "Thank you...We'll see you at the border...Be safe." she said, even though she knew he would be fine, she thought she at least owed him a small bit of kindness as he did help her with about everything up to this point. She looked at the others and led the group to the Cre Est's border, and headed to southeast, whever they would find themselves she wasn't sure, all she cared about was getting out of Veilbrand, to a safe place, and drinks and sleep. That is all she desired at the moment, and would eventually get it when they arrived to a safe place.

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Lonán regrouped with the others as they got on their horses and began to follow them, giving Kyero a good luck wave. He then adopted a small frown as he took his time to ride closer to Aetrius and Linde. ”You were deadly close to losing my trust there Korriban.” Lonán said in a serious tone, his eyes, normally calm and topaz, began to flare like fiery dragon ambers. ”Be lucky that going with a contingency plan without telling your allies paid off this time, but Share with the group. We’re all friends here you should know that! I freaking gave you stories of my life!”

Lonán took a deep breath and sighed. ”But I forgive you Aetrius. You got your sister out, that’s all that matters.” He said more calmly. He turned and gave Kieran a small wave. ”Good to meet Aetrius’ sister at last! Lonán Arzura of the Arzura Warrior Clan.”

Hawk huffed a bit as Lonán looked at him. ”Oh, and this is Hawk. He loves attention at times. At any rate, it is good meet ya.” He added with a grin. With that, he kept following them, keeping a good watch as best he can until they can reach, or make shelter.

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Arc 2: A Warrior’s Honor



Three days later…

The group had fallen asleep off the side of the main road leading Northwest out of Veilbrand back up towards Cre’ Est, having rounded the corner of the mountain range. Another two days or so and they’d be in Cre’ Est.

And what roused them from their slumber were the sounds of horses stampeding towards them.

The group all got up as quickly as they could and prepared for battle, but battle isn’t what came their way. Instead, what they found was a sight which they could only marvel at.

It was a woman clad in… Fairly revealing armor, going toe to toe with what appeared to be a group of Rogues which were similar to bandits, but had a more organized structure and sometimes even had entire miniature societies. And what was more amazing was that she was holding her own.

She rode astride her own steed, a beautiful golden palomino with a black mane and tail and small dark brown/black stockings on its legs. The woman in question raised a beautiful sword above her head and charged the six Rogues without fear and a mighty battle cry. The Rogues galloped towards her with their own weapons drawn.

The clash which took place afterwards was tremendous and, dare they say it, beautiful. Like most things about this woman the way she fought had a certain elegance to it. Regal, even. Every motion was clean, precise, practiced, and perfectly on point. Each strike and slash on target. It didn’t take more than a few minutes for her to take all of the Rogues down save one which galloped towards the group with a naginata drawn and ready to strike them down.

However, as he rode up and attempted to line up his weapon to strike down Lonan who was the closest, the woman’s blade appeared through his chest and he fell off his horse to the ground. The horse rode away into the distance, and the woman trotted her steed up to them and hopped out of the saddle. She drew her sword from the man’s dead body, and lifted her helmet slightly to give them a better view of her emerald green eyes. Framed perfectly by her flowing blonde hair, which almost seemed to have a pink shine in the sunlight of all colors, those emerald eyes scanned them all in turn.

”Greetings, travelers. I pray you are all unharmed?” She asked, looking at Lonan as she sheathed her weapon.

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Lonán was sleeping when he heard the noises of battle. He quickly got up and drew his sword and prepared for battle, despite his injured shoulder. ”Come on, who wants to face my blade today?” He said under his breath, ready for whatever came to pass. However, it seemed fate had other plans for what came to pass.

Lonán, along with any of the others that were awake, watched in slight amazement as a warrior woman fought off several rouges, and the fight was heading their way! He saw one of them with a nagniata poised to strike him and he got into a ready stance with his blade, one that put less stress on his injured shoulder, but he had to until he healed. He was ready to fight. ”Heresta watch my battle!” He Mentally prayed as all of a sudden, the man was impaled by the stranger’s sword.

What came next was the woman dismounting and removing her helmet. Lonán could feel a rising blush on his cheeks as he struggled to maintain his composure as he sheathed his weapon as he looked at the woman with a nod. ”I believe we are all unharmed, are we alright everyone?” Lonán asked towards Linde, Aetrius and the rest. After seeing their replies he turned to the stranger again. ”Well met and thanks are in order. I am Lonán Arzura of the Arzura Clan, and you are?”

He said this introduction with a slightly suppressed blush, as Lonán was trying to keep calm. He didn’t know what to think. ”What in Heresta’s name is wrong with me? My heart’s going crazy! Is it the fact I almost went into battle? The woman or her choice of attire?! I’ll have to ask Linde later.” He thought, all the while rubbing his sore shoulder.

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Their treck was a long one, a surprisingly long one, but when Kyero had rejoined with them, a weight was lifted off of Aetrius' shoulders. They traveled for a few days when they took camp, and Aetrius managed to sleep, knowing that Kieran was safe and with them relieved most of her stress. But her peaceful sleep was suddenly awoken when they heard horses coming their way, Aetrius' heart skipped a beat when she heard the horses and shouting, as it would only have been one thing, the people from the auction somehow managed to find them and were hunting them down. She, as well as the others scrambled to their feet and armed themselves, but what awaited them was something Aetrius never expected.

It was a group of bandits going against one female warrior, all by herself. Aetrius was going to join in and help her, as well as Kieran, but they were only able to stand by and watch as the woman managed to single handedly fought off all of them, swiftly and almost in a beautiful and dance fashion. Aetrius watched as her draw dropped, and she stood their awstruck as one individual managed to fight off a whole group of people. When all was said and done, she expected her to attack them as well, and readied her hand at her side to go for her sword if needed be, seeing how she was already in her armor, and her hair tied tightly to her head, as it had started growing slowly over time. But that is not how the stranger acted, instead the woman walked up to them peacefully and asked how they were fairing, Aetrius looked as Lolan introduced himself and said that he was well, as well as the others.

Aetrius stepped forth and spoke with a slight tone of uncertainty of the woman, but enough courtesy as to not ward her off. "Like Lolan, I can suppose we're all managing, if not shaken up by the least. Aetrius is the name.", she started, and was about to end it there, but she decided to reveal more than she wouldn't normally, "Of House Borral, we appreciate the help, but...You didn't have to. Why did you, if you don't mind me asking." she said as she kept Linde and Kieran close and behind her, incase she needed to shield them from any attack, as this could possibly be an ambush as things went too well with the new girl. "Like our friend Lolan said...Who are you, love?"

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The woman removed her helmet letting her golden hair billow out behind her as she shook her head.

... She was Heresta made flesh, down to almost the very last detail. Even the very nature of how her hair flowed was captured perfectly from the statues and artistic interpretations of the Goddess of Battle that Aetri, Lonan, and Kieran would remember from childhood and even more recently.

"You may call me Josephine, of House Dezantro. I hail from Triveila."

She straightened her back as she tucked her helmet under her arm.

"I spent the last month in Dead Man's Cove in Southern Veilbrand on business and made the decision to return home to Triveila. I was on my way up the road when I was beset upon by these now former Rogues. A minor distraction, to be sure."

She turned on her heel and gave a whistle which immediately got her mount's attention as it trotted up to her side.

"Now, if you'll all excuse me I must be on my way. Safe travels be with you all."

She twisted her hair into a bun and tucked it under her helmet as she put it back on her head and mounted her steed, preparing to depart.

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Aetrius listened as the woman introduced herself as Josephine of House Dezantro, from Triveila. Her eyes widened at the name, she wasn't their daughter, was she? Especially hailing from Triveila, she had no mistaking it. She was a born warrior and was a natural at if if anything less. As Josephine explained herself, but then pardoned herself after making sure they were all alright, Aetrius stepped forward again, "Wait, Josephine. Please, if you want, you can tag along with us if you wish. We're headed for Cre' Est for a short visit, and after that, we're not sure yet. We just left Veilbrand, and wouldn't mind having someone else join our group." she said with a silver tongue, but was being genuine with her words. She pondered for a moment and looked at the woman, examining her from head to toe, but quickly scanned over the parts of her that were not fully clothed, just examining her for whether she was about to make the right offer or not.

"What I'm requesting is, join us. Even if it's only for a short time, come with us to Cre' Est. Seeing as how you are more than capable with a blade, some may say you could possibly match or even outmatch me and Lolan combined-" Aetrius was cut off as an, "Ahem" came from Kieran who was standing behind her, "And Kieran, or hell, you could probably even stand toe to toe with Kyero. But my point or well, my offer is, come with us to Cre' Est, even if it's only until we reach the border, then you can go back where you were headed. For now, I think large groups would be safe to travel in. Besides, I think we wouldn't have a problem having a new comer tag along, even if it's only for a short time. But if you reject, we understand. Just thought I'd offer on our small group's be hath as a way of saying thank you for your unexpected help. And if you reject, may Heresta bless you and keep you safe, m'lady." she said as she brought her right hand up to her heart in a first and gave Josephine a small bow, only bending from the waist up, signalling the Saharan salute for well being and departure.

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Lonán felt his heart hammering in his chest at the newcomer’s name. He nodded as he gave out a small, slightly stuttered, ”P-Pleased to meet you.” This didn’t make sense to him, usually he’d be more calmer in introductions, but this Josephine, who looked like Heresta made flesh, managed to tongue tie and befuddle him. She was going to Triveila, which was past Cre’est so having her join them, at least for awhile wouldn’t be too bad.

”It’d give me time to sort out what’s going on with me, or maybe get to know her more... Oh Heresta, please give me the strength to keep calm!” He thought as he then began to listen to Aetrius making a case for Josephine to join them. However when he heard that Josephine might be better then himself and Aetrius combined, he gave the latter a hard glare. ”Why you!” He seethed mentally as he prepared to march straight to Aetrius but Hawk, being disturbed by all the ruckus, had moved in front of his master with the intent to make him rub his neck to greet him good morning and to calm down whatever stress the Saharan was feeling.

”Morning to you too buddy.” he muttered as he rubbed the horse’s neck as the horse exhaled a huff. Mission accomplished in Hawk’s book. ”Interesting, think that woman can take me Hawk?”

Hawk’s right ear twitched as the stallion gave him a look as if to say “At your current state? Are you kidding? She’d wipe the floor with you!” Lonán deadpanned at the look. ”Worried about a Horse’s criticism again.. My shoulder must be sore again.” He looked at Josephine to listen for her answer, trying really hard to look her in the eyes and not to wander any lower, the hints of the earlier blush still on his face.

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Josephine listened to Aetrius speak, and arched an eyebrow.

"Kyero?" She asked aloud, more thinking to herself though as she glanced to the man in the hood.

I suppose that's Kyero there. She thought.

She considered Aetrius' words, but found them less than convincing. When Lonan spoke, stuttering that it was nice to meet her, she sighed softly through her nose.

"The pleasure was mine, sir." She replied.

He wandered off to his horse, and Josephine looked towards her destination before glancing back to Aetrius and the others.

"Apologies, but my goal is to reach Triveila within the fortnight. Stopping in Cre' Est would delay my arrival, so I must decline your offer."

She had begun to turn her steed when Linde spoke up, pushing past Aetrius and Kieran.

"Perhaps, if I may?"

She paused her horse again, a slightly irritated sigh escaping her lips as she looked back towards Linde.

"The roads between here and Cre' Est are unsafe. Despite your obvious combat prowess it would be dangerous for you to go alone. At least allow us to accompany you on your way. We have horses of our own and can keep pace until we reach the border, as Aetrius suggested, and then we can go our separate ways. Would you allow us that much at least? It would help us sleep better knowing that you were not alone out here."

Josephine eyed Linde warily, her face empty of emotion but her eyes suggesting a searching of Linde's very soul.

"... If you believe that your mounts can keep pace with my own, you are welcome to come with me to the border. Beyond that, I must make for Triveila straight away."

She turned her horse and began to trot down the road at a brisk but easily managed clip. Linde looked to the others with a smile.

"She doesn't look like she's waiting for us, so may I suggest we move quickly to catch up to her? We're barely dressed for traveling as it is."

And it was true. They'd woken up and scrambled to be combat ready so they were still mostly in sleep wear. It was time to get dressed and follow her before she disappeared from sight!

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Lonán watched as Linde negotiated with Josephine before realizing that the latter must be ready to go now. He began to look at most of the others before running to get ready the rest of the way. He didn’t want to wait another second if he wanted to keep up with this woman.

He quickly got himself dressed and his supplies packed and he was astride Hawk within the next three minutes. He then urged the horse to start moving to keep up with Josephine’s, just to prove he can keep up with her. Lonán’s heart was still drumming away but he would not let that distract him on the road ahead. He had to focus on the task at hand.

”So, Triveila within a fortnight? What is this business that requires you to be there within that time, may I ask Miss Dezantro?” He asked, feeling curious as to try and get to know her in the time that they had. ”Or May I call you by your first name Miss Josephine?” Hawk twitched an ear as if he was approving what his master was trying to do.

”Yes, best foot forward at least. Mum would be proud in my next letter at least.” He thought as he rode.

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Aetrius watched and listened as the woman easily dismissed their request to join them at least until she made it to the border of Cre' Est, and she growled slightly. Apparently she was going to be an even harder egg to crack. But as the woman clearly had no intention of sticking around and started to leave in the direction they were headed, they all scrambled to get their things, and Aetrius pulled Linde up onto the back of Bree as she had already mounted and took off at a faster pace than the others, at Josephine's notion of them not being able to keep up with her horse. Aetrius knew what Bree was capable of, she went from a slave and circus horse to a mighty and fast warrior horse, and she easily passed up Josephine and kept the lead of their caravan. As they proceeded, Aetrius was giving off an obvious aura of jealousy, as well as somewhat of a hurt sense of pride, and if Linde was smart enough she'd recognize it and try to help Aetrius clear her head. "Who does she think she is anyway...And after I offered her to come with us...." she mumbled softly, almost above a whisper for anyone else to hear, but Bree caught onto her attitude and huffed as well as flicked Aetrius with her tail, "Not in the mood, Bree." she growled, which only resulted in Aetrius growling again and slouching a bit in the saddle, the expression on her face was one of less than amusement.