The Trefaldwyn Chronicle - Dark Ages Pathfinder

Dr Simon · Jul 1, 2013

OOC: Sounds good to me.

The next day dawns cold and grey, the sky like a low white dome that mirrors the chill of the snow on the ground. Clad in furs, Gwyneira, Myfanwy, Quint and Gunnar meet with Meirion and his knights as they finish checking the saddlebags of their ponies, whose breath forms clouds of mist in the chill air.

Lord Llewellyn has risen too, squinting in the pale light. And approaching the group across the compound of Dinas Derwen come two figures. Their un-natural grace as they move with ease across the snow-covered ground marks them out as creatures of Annwyn or some such otherwordly realm. Meirion's men stop and stare in wonder. Fianol and Daunton, the elves.

Fenris · Jul 2, 2013

Fianol and Daunton continue their unhurried approach, wearing regular clothes as though the cold dd not affect them, or at least they did not mind it. The pair of elves stop a respectful distance and hail the group. "Lord Llewellyn, we come from across the sea, from the land of Tir Na Nog as emissaries. Word of your call reached us, and we have come to provide what aid we can in resolving your troubles" states Fianol with a small inclination of his head.

Kaodi · Jul 2, 2013

Gwyneira studies the two elves, though she does her best to hide her interest. Most regular folk would likely view them with a certain amount of awe. For her though, it was a jumbled mix of emotion. They were of a folk supposed to be more fair in spirit than her own. For her, to see them gave rise to a mix of curiosity, longing and sadness. And suspicion as well. It could not be helped, but all sidhe were of a tricky sort.

ghostcat · Jul 8, 2013

Quint is up bright and early the following morning and is ready to go when Meirion arrives. Just then two figures approach, which Quints keen eye tells him are not human. However, it is only when they speak that he realises that they are the mystical folks call elves, that to-date he has only heard about.

Quint keeps quite and waits for Meirion and Llewellyn's reactions.

Nidhogg · Jul 9, 2013

Gunnar looked up from his horse's bags with little interest as the elves approached, even as they called out to Meirion and Lord Llewellyn. This wasn't the first time he'd seen an elf but it would be the first time he's traveled with one. What little interest he shared was quickly drawn to his personal gear as he donned his armor and furs.

Dr Simon · Jul 9, 2013

"Welcome to Dinas Derwen, Fair Folk" says Llewellyn. "You have arrived just in time. This is my cousin Meirion ap Rhys, and it is he who has the problem, and these good folks are those who have already agreed to help him." Briefly, Lord Llewellyn fills the two elves in on Meirion's troubles, and then introduces the others, albeit in a much truncated fashion compared to the flowery biographies that he gave last night.

Fenris · Jul 11, 2013

"Thank you for your welcome Lord Llewellyn. We will offer what help we can. I hope Merion ap Rhys is receptive to our assistance. I know that my folk have begun to dwindle into legend this side of the sea." replies Fianol to the lords before approaching each of the champions and greeting each. "The true measure of a hero lies in their willingness to assist others in time of need. Weaving your fates together only makes the strand stronger."

Kaodi · Jul 11, 2013

"Do you not think it is a bit premature, and dramatic, to cry heroics before we have even set one foot upon the road?" asks Gwyneira, looking slightly askance at the elf.

Fenris · Jul 11, 2013

Kaodi said:
"Do you not think it is a bit premature, and dramatic, to cry heroics before we have even set one foot upon the road?" asks Gwyneira, looking slightly askance at the elf.

'If you fail, is not your sacrifice just as valiant? Is not the effort, the choice face evil heroic regardless of the outcome?" replies Fianol

Kaodi · Jul 12, 2013

"What we choose to face is as yet a rather unknown quantity" says Gwyneira. "That it is evil does not negate the danger or adversity that is inherent in heroic deeds. Without sufficient challenge you still have bravery, but not heroism." Of course, that may not be how elves see things, and perhaps it was risking to much for her, a "mere human" to become so over bold with them. But being one of "them" to an extent she had no true reason to be deferential.