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Sarah Smyth

'' I hope I make it through. I have a family to get to.''

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a character in “Behind Us Are The Shadows”, originally authored by Wolf's Bane109, as played by RolePlayGateway

Description

Name: Sarah Smyth.

Gender: Female.

Sexuality: Heterosexual.

Age: 20 years.

Appearance: Sarah is a pretty twenty year old peasant. She has light brown hair that flows below her shoulder blades. She has sparkly blue eyes that look like the morning sky on a clear and sunny day. Her skin is very fair and flawless. She has no scars or marks on her skin. She is 5' 8'' in height, so she is around the average height for her age. Her weight is 144 lbs. She has natural muscle from her massive training sessions with her mentor, who is now dead.

Clothing: Sarah wears a light tan, cloth shirt, with a light brown leather, sleeveless vest over her shirt. She then wears brown legging type pants. She wears, a pair of brown bear pelted boots. Then she has a leather belt around her waist, to keep her weapons on. And to keep her warm in the Winter, she wears a brown bear, pelt like cloak.

Occupation: Sarah is most of the time the cook. But when she wants to be, she is a very good fighter. She knows how to fight with swords, axes, cross bows, throwing knives, and daggers, and the classic bow and arrows.

Likes: Sarah likes, kids and family; she also loves cooking, and baking; fighting and helping people in war; and singing and dancing.

Dislikes: Sarah doesn't like, arguing, useless fighting; others getting hurt or sick; blood and pain.

Skills: Sarah is an expert with the sword and bow for a girl. She also is very good at cooking and carrying heavy loads, for long periods of time. She's also very good at horse back riding, she's good on a saddle and even bare back.

Weapons: Sarah has a sharp sword on her belt, it was her father's. She has two daggers that she also has on her belt, and she has a bow and quiver on her back.

Personality: Sarah is a kind and brave girl. She cares for people deeply, even if she hasn't known you for a while, she cares for you with all her heart. She loves to be able to help people, if it's in baking, helping with chores, or even in battle, she will be there. She has a deep affection for kids, from other family's children, to the poor orphans, she has a bog heart and she never runs out on love and care for others. While she may be a caring and loving girl, she can change from that to being the most ruthless and toughest female fighter ever. She is brave and fearless in battle, she never gives up and never runs from a fight.

Background: Sarah's history is full of loss and sadness. She was born to a peasant family that couldn't by much. They had just enough food for their little daughter. Sarah was the second child, her older sister, Anna was two years older than her. One day, her father got a job as a guard, he took it and got more money for their small family. He was home one night when, attackers came and broke into their little village. Her father left the house and went to fight with the other men. After an hour of hiding, their village was safe again. Her mother, Anna and her all came out of their small, little bed room when they heard a knock on the door of their house. Their mother went and answered it, their father ,Aaron, fell to the ground, he was injured and was covered in blood. They brought him inside and tended to his wounds. He wasn't able to move or get up for a week, he was to sore and it hurt to move.

After a week went by, of them seeing their loving father in pain, he looked at them and called for them. Sarah and Anna rushed to their dying father's side and listened, he looked at them and said his last words that would stay with his two daughters forever. He said, '' I want you two, to carry on the Smyth's name forever. I want you two girls to grow up and get married and make our name great.'' He looked at Sarah and said, '' When you are older, I want you to learn the ways of the sword, so you can take care of your family. I know you are capable of great things.'' He smiled and took his last happy breath and died. His family mourned his death for weeks and weeks. They had the best funeral they could have for him, it wasn't much, but they at least could lay their beloved father and husband to a peaceful rest. About a week after that, their mother got sick and was bed ridden for about a month. The called for a doctor and they were told she was going to die in at the most a month, the least a week. There was nothing that could be done to save their beloved mother.

It was about two weeks after the doctor came, that their beloved mother passed away in her sleep. They had a funeral for her and they were homeless after that. Anna was twelve and Sarah was ten, they had nowhere to go and no one would take them in. They lived on the streets until Anna was seventeen, she met a man and they got married. They moved away about a week after getting married, they moved to another town and Anna and Sarah were separated after that. Sarah was devastated, she had lost their mother and father only years ago and now her sister. She was alone and lived on the streets. So, Sarah living on the streets at the age of sixteen, she decided that it was her turn to do something with her life. She always kept her father's words in her heart, '' You are capable of great things.'' It always echoed in her head. She then left the little town and went to a bigger one, where she became a cook, and a hunter. A swordsman that was there saw her practicing her swordsmanship with a bale of hay. He stopped her and said, '' Why, you know how to fight with a sword?''

Sarah looked at him for a moment and was about to flee, but he stopped her and said, '' My young girl, I have never seen a girl with such talent as yours. Who is your teacher?'' Sarah looked at him and said, ''I never had a teacher. I taught myself. It was my father's last wish, when I was young to learn how to use a sword. I kept my word, and now. '' She took her sword and cut the bale of hay in half and said, '' I'm skilled with a sword. I'm not the best, but I'm learning every second I get.'' The man looked at her and said, '' My dear child. If you don't have master, I can teach you. I'm a grand master with the sword.'' Sarah looked at him and said, '' Sir, thank you.'' She bowed and lived with him until she was nineteen. One day she woke up and made him his breakfast and went to wake him. As she opened the door, she screamed as she saw her old master, lying in his bed. He had his eyes open, but he was not breathing.

She mourned his death and kept her word, that she would become the best female to learn the ways of the sword. It has been a yer since her masters death, and every day until now, she has been training and training. And now, she is very skilled and is part of the band of people led by the hero, as people call him. She is trying to get to her sister's. Which is where she is going, she's just hoping she gets there. So she can raise a family and live a normal life.

So begins...

Sarah Smyth's Story

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Sarah opened her eyes and blinked, she sat up and looked around her small animal skin tent. She then heard talking and realized it was morning, she jumped up and undressed and changed into her day clothes. She then packed her sleeping supplies and began to take down the tent. Sarah took it down in five minutes, she looked around and saw that most of the others where ready, she put all of her things in a pile and grabbed her sword and attached it to her belt, she took her bow and quiver, she attached her bow unto her back and put her quiver full of arrows onto her belt. She then looked for Brago, she saw him and ran up to him, she then said, '' I apologize. I over slept, as usual. I really am sorry Brago. Is there anything I can help with, that could make up for my delay?'' She said with a slight bow and stood up straight again and took a slight step back.

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Brago waited patiently for Riysal to pack her things. There was a rustling in the bushes. As Riysal pulled her sword, Brago's hands went to his own. Muscles tense and ready for combat. He let them relax as he saw it was just a raccoon. "Hmmm. Never should be careful enough. Those highwaymen are probably worth a good m... uh amount of money. It could help us buy supplies at a store in these lands." Brago noticed the slip of tongue, and briefly wondered what she had been about to say. But quickly brushed it out of his mind.

"Brago, do you remember when we first met? We were children and my parents were still travelling. We didnt see each other often until my parents settled down. We are friends and if anything is on your mind, you can tell me." Brago gave Riysal a small nod. "Yes of course I remember. I promise that if I feel the need to talk to anyone about anything, I will come to you." Brago disliked lying to Riysal, but what else was he suppose to say? No, I don't remember anything about my childhood and I will not talk to you about my problems, they are mine to deal with? That would only cause trouble.

It was then that Sarah walked up. ''I apologize. I over slept, as usual. I really am sorry Brago. Is there anything I can help with, that could make up for my delay?'' Brago scanned the camp once again, seeing if there was anything that still needed to be done. "It is alright Sarah, if you would be willing to help prepare the morning meal that would be most helpful."

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Sarah looked at Brago and said, '' Thank you. I will get to that right away. '' Sarah ran off after she said that to get some food. But before she left, she grabbed her bear skin bag and put some rope and knives in it, and she grabbed her sword and bow and arrows and left to go and do some hunting. She ran off into the woods and she slowed her pace and got quieter when she saw a Buck and a doe. She crouched down and took out her bow and arrow.
She put an arrow on the bow and pulled the string back, she took a deep breath and let go of the string. The arrow went flying through the air, the arrow hit the Buck in the heart and it fell to the ground and died very quickly.

The doe, looked around and ran off when it saw that it's mate was dead. Sarah looked around and listened for any sound. There was nothing and she proceeded with caution. Sarah walked up to the dead Buck and examined it, he was a good sized buck. His horns would be a nice prize to take back to the camp. Sarah grabbed the rope that she had in her bag, she tied it around the buck's neck and dragged it back to the camp. She arrived back at the camp five minutes later. She looked around and saw Brago, she then yelled, '' Brago, look what I found. She said that as she let go of the rope and began to untie the rope from the buck's neck.

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Brago watched as Sarah left and then listened as Riysal asked about telling folklore. His head jerked in the direction of the screams. His swords were automatically in his hands and he dropped into his stance. He saw the highwaymen running toward them, but it seemed as if they were running from something, not to attack. Then he saw the humanoid creatures behind them, chasing them.

The creatures seemed familiar somehow. But Brago couldn't figure out where he had seen them before. Riysal's voice broke through his thoughts. "I recommend that we drive them back to where they came from. Brago, I will tend to our prisoner. You may do whatever you like, I have no need for the others. But I would recommend taking out the highwaymen first before they take advantage of the situation."

Brago shook his head to clear it and went on the attack. The highwaymen were more concerned with getting anyway from the creatures, so he tore through them with practiced ease. As he drew closer to the creatures, they too advanced on him. Intent on surrounding him. Of course Brago wasn't going to let that happen.

A memory suddenly flashed through his mind, causing him to pause. It was a woman, a woman Brago didn't remember ever meeting. Then the woman changed from human to one of these humanoid creatures. The time of this memory wasn't more than a few seconds, but as Brago snapped back into reality he found himself tackled to the ground by one of the creatures. It sunk its teeth into his left shoulder and Brago bit back a cry of pain.

The other creatures were advancing on the pinned Brago. But his instincts kicked in and he twisted underneath the creature, causing its teeth to rip more skin. The twist gave him just enough room to stab the creature in the chest, which he did quickly. He shoved the creature off and got to his feet. Both swords were still in his hands, despite the damage done to his shoulder. "Who's next?" He said in a menacingly low voice.

With his mind back in the battle the whole thing didn't take very long. Though these things were strong, they didn't stand a chance again a trained Vulai warrior. Once he was sure that the things were all dead he examined the camp. Bodies from the creatures and the highwaymen were all over the place. "Is everyone all right?" He called to his band.

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Sarah walked over to Brago and Riysal as Riysal was bandaging his wound. Sarah looked at them and said, '' I'm sorry I wasn't here to fight. If I was here, they all would have been killed. Sarah looked at Riysal and said,'' That's impossible for you to be one of those monsters. I believe you Riysal.'' Sarah smiled ad put her satchel on her shoulder, she sheathed her sword and grabbed her tent, and put it on the cart. Sarah walked back over to Riysal and Brago, she then said, '' [b] I know I'm newer, but I won't let anything happen to the both of you. I lost my family, and I have to get to my sister. I'll do whatever it takes to get there.'' Sarah said as she scanned the area, making sure no man eaters or highway men were around.

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Brago watched as Gul began to leave, keeping an eye on him in case he did anything. "I wont have your band attack. But be aware, other tribes might be lingering behind corners once you reach the plainlands." Brago dipped his head in a respectful manner. "Thank you." He sat patiently as Riysal began tending to his shoulder. Not showing pain on his face at the sting of the ointment. At that moment Sarah returned from, what Brago guessed was, hunting. He had forgotten that she had left during the chaos and was grateful that she hadn't been attacked while she was gone. ''I'm sorry I wasn't here to fight. If I was here, they all would have been killed." Brago put a hand on her shoulder. "It is all right, I handled things just fine. What's important it that we're all safe."

Sarah left for a moment to finish packing her things. When she was gone Riysal spoke up. "I hope you dont believe what he said about me. I do not want to be alone because people begin to distrust me based on silly accusations. Yet I felt you tense up a bit in some of the previous situations. Were you being plagued by the past? Did it clear up the blur in your memory? Or would you rather not talk about it?." Brago tensed up a bit at the mention of memories. He quickly decided it would be best to talk with her a little. "Of course I don't believe what he said, I'm sure the resemblance is from the fact that both your tribes are from the same place." He took a breath before continuing. "I guess I was. All I saw was a flash of a woman. A woman who had the silver hair and yellow eyes of those maneaters. But that's it. Its as if my mind doesn't want me to remember."

It was then that Sarah returned, causing him to go quiet. He had known Riysal for a very long time and was more comfortable talking to her. And yet, he still wasn't comfortable talking to her. Just more so than anyone else. "I know I'm newer, but I won't let anything happen to the both of you. I lost my family, and I have to get to my sister. I'll do whatever it takes to get there.'' Brago shook his head, "There is no need. It is my job to keep you safe. You just worry about yourself."

"May we continue?" Riysal asked. "Ah yes," Brago turned to adress the entire band. "Unfortunately we will have to skip the morning meal, as it is obviously not as safe as we thought here. Now let us go."

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Sarah was walking beside Brago as she had done before. She and the others tensed up when they heard a male screaming. Riysal and two others ran to investigate. Sarah looked at Brago and said, '' Stay with the group. I'll go check.'' She ran as fast as she could, she stood beside Riysal, she was about to ask what it was when she saw the half eaten man eater that they just let go shortly before. Sarah had killed many things before, and she had seen many grotesque things, but nothing this gruesome. Sarah looked away and went over to one of the bushes and proceeded to empty all of her stomach contents. She finished and took deep breaths, bu that didn't help, just the thought of it made her continue.

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After Sarah finally finished, she felt someone lay a hand on her shoulder, she looked to see Brago. She looked at him and nodded, she walked back over to the band and grabbed her cantine, she then drank some and spit some water out to get the nasty taste and smell out of her mouth. After two minutes of doing so, Sarah finally calmed down, she took a deep breath and walked back over to Brago. She looked at him and said, '' So, what now?'' Sarah couldn't think of anything else to say.

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Sarah sighed and looked at them. She walked over to Riysal and Brago. She stood beside them and listened as they talked. Sarah sighed again and said,'' So, what are we going to do now? Since our only lead is dead, what do we have that will help us?'' Sarah said with obvious dispair in her voice. Sarah was a little tired and hungry, but she tried to make it not show.