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<blockquote data-quote="Archon Basileus" data-source="post: 7021817" data-attributes="member: 6855545"><p><strong>ASTRID</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“Trust me, my lady…” – Ulf’s voice replies – “Njörd has spoken, and gave the man his blessings. I heard he fought an entire tribe of mani and came out victorious… He still has the spirits that protected the tribesmen imprisoned in a collar, they say” – his eyes widen, showing his revering fear for the man. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Stein smiles, irony in his eyes.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“Why would any man capable of taking to the seas and emerge victorious wish for cold Grandael?” – Stein’s stoic tone rises, gaining the conversation. “He has manpower. As far as I’ve heard, these spirit talk is just that – talk. Still, he is quite skilled for what I know, and his men… Well, they’re resourceful.”</strong></p><p><strong>Ulf interrupts.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“People speak of seasoned warriors and crafty rogues among the crew. But that’s not all. I’ve heard they are helped by a sea witch of unequaled bea… a sea witch that can talk to the gods” – Stein quickly corrects himself – “and a skald that can conjure the souls of fallen heroes through his songs.” – Stein rolls his eyes as he listens to Ulf’s superstitious tales.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“Lord Almighty, Ulf… You do believe in everything your hear, don’t you?” – he says, unaltered.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“But it’s true! How could someone make it up?”</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“A sea witch? Dead heroes? Now you’ll say that Thorir really killed a troll with his bare hands, entirely naked!” </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“Everyone knows it!”</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“Everyone mocks you, you idiot! That is Beowulf! It’s a western tale, nothing more!”</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“What do you know of it? You were raised in the church! I know the stories by heart!”</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“Sure! That’s why everyone loves your singing!”</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“I had a sore throat that night, but the stories were perfect!”</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The debate continues as both men ignore Astrid’s presence. Inge turns to her instead and continues.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>“Legends aside, he is a dangerous man. His crew might overwhelm a solid troop with seasoned warriors. Still, while their father lives, I see no reason for him to openly attack his brother.” – the old man tries to bring some sense into the conversation. ”As for… less natural means, men talk a lot of nonsense, but there might be some truth to the rumors. I wouldn’t be surprised, at least.”</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p> @<em><strong><u><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?u=2820" target="_blank">Fenris</a></u></strong></em> @<em><strong><u><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?u=8058" target="_blank">Queenie</a></u></strong></em> @<em><strong><u><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?u=6855204" target="_blank">tglassy</a></u></strong></em> @<em><strong><u><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?u=6855130" target="_blank">Jago</a></u></strong></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archon Basileus, post: 7021817, member: 6855545"] [B]ASTRID “Trust me, my lady…” – Ulf’s voice replies – “Njörd has spoken, and gave the man his blessings. I heard he fought an entire tribe of mani and came out victorious… He still has the spirits that protected the tribesmen imprisoned in a collar, they say” – his eyes widen, showing his revering fear for the man. Stein smiles, irony in his eyes. “Why would any man capable of taking to the seas and emerge victorious wish for cold Grandael?” – Stein’s stoic tone rises, gaining the conversation. “He has manpower. As far as I’ve heard, these spirit talk is just that – talk. Still, he is quite skilled for what I know, and his men… Well, they’re resourceful.” Ulf interrupts. “People speak of seasoned warriors and crafty rogues among the crew. But that’s not all. I’ve heard they are helped by a sea witch of unequaled bea… a sea witch that can talk to the gods” – Stein quickly corrects himself – “and a skald that can conjure the souls of fallen heroes through his songs.” – Stein rolls his eyes as he listens to Ulf’s superstitious tales. “Lord Almighty, Ulf… You do believe in everything your hear, don’t you?” – he says, unaltered. “But it’s true! How could someone make it up?” “A sea witch? Dead heroes? Now you’ll say that Thorir really killed a troll with his bare hands, entirely naked!” “Everyone knows it!” “Everyone mocks you, you idiot! That is Beowulf! It’s a western tale, nothing more!” “What do you know of it? You were raised in the church! I know the stories by heart!” “Sure! That’s why everyone loves your singing!” “I had a sore throat that night, but the stories were perfect!” The debate continues as both men ignore Astrid’s presence. Inge turns to her instead and continues. “Legends aside, he is a dangerous man. His crew might overwhelm a solid troop with seasoned warriors. Still, while their father lives, I see no reason for him to openly attack his brother.” – the old man tries to bring some sense into the conversation. ”As for… less natural means, men talk a lot of nonsense, but there might be some truth to the rumors. I wouldn’t be surprised, at least.” [/B] @[I][B][U][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?u=2820"]Fenris[/URL][/U][/B][/I] @[I][B][U][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?u=8058"]Queenie[/URL][/U][/B][/I] @[I][B][U][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?u=6855204"]tglassy[/URL][/U][/B][/I] @[I][B][U][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?u=6855130"]Jago[/URL][/U][/B][/I] [/QUOTE]
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