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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jago" data-source="post: 6997406" data-attributes="member: 6855130">[section][align=left]http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x111/tranced89/Eben_1.jpg[/align]~ Eben listened attentively, brows furrowing a bit as Thorir allowed himself the pomp and circumstance to his announcement. While the younger brother was the poet, Thorir Volundson was always the consummate showman: a noble in the way he commanded attention and respect. The problem was, the Son of Maren figured, was that Thorir knew this and so delighted in its effect. Still, it was amusing to see the effects it left upon the likes of Lavran, whom cared more for the next bout of gold than where the winds truly took them. For his part, Eben rather enjoyed his brother's penchant for storytelling.So it was that when their target was revealed to be someone that would profit Einar, a resounding cheer and guffaw shook the shields that hung from the sides of their ship. Long had they evaded his warships and many were the days that their swords had carried off the eldest Volundson's treasures. While neither Thorir nor Einar openly declare that they were at odds with one another, Eben had seen enough of their secret war to know that a bride was one more step towards Einar solidifying his hold on their father's throne. More than the ransom, this was about keeping the man from power all the more." This girl must have the misfortune of Ice Giants on Thor's Day," Eben chuckled, not knowing whether he felt bad for the bride-to-be or a sickening sense of revulsion for someone who would willingly lay in the same bed as Einar. Not even the sheep could be cajoled to do so!" Her family must either be very desperate or very easily coerced. Either way, their loss is certainly our gain. Who knows? We may even be able to encourage Einar out of his shell after this one."The Skald mulled it over, wondering exactly what this would mean for them. If they could force Einar to make a mistake of significance (like finally leaving his mead hall to pursue the brothers), then perhaps their goals could all be achieved. Thorir would sit upon the throne, and he himself would be called Volundson in the eyes of the gods and man. Odin willing, this was perhaps the way to correct his mistake. Blue eyes turned to the glassy surface of the sea again, Eben leaning over the edge of the boat to catch his muted reflection in the dark, frigid waters. Would this be the key to going home? If so, what awaited him there? And could he truly leave his brother now that he had finally found a place he belonged? Questions for another day. For now, more pertinent ones arose to mind. Eben looked away from the ocean and back towards Thorir, fingers still idly plucking at his lyre in a simple arpeggio." I doubt the girl would be without guards, but more than likely she'd have an entourage than an army. Where do we bring her afterwards? Keep her on our snekkja, or somewhere where Einar cannot send his longships after us so easily?" ~[/section][sblock=Eben's Stats]<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/vl1emsqa0dxiepc/Eben%20The%20Poet%20Character%20Sheet.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Character Sheet</a>HP: 30/30Condition: NormalInitiative: +1Perception: +8[sblock=Combat Stats]AC: 17 Flat: 16 Touch: 11Fort: 5 Reflex: 2 Will: 5In Hand: NothingMasterwork Longsword: +7, 1d8+3, 19-20/x2Composite Longbow: +4 1d8+3, 20/x3, 110. ft.Arrows: 40/40[/sblock][sblock=Spells & Powers]Cantrips: UnlimitedDancing LightsKnow DirectionMage HandMessagePrestidigitationRead MagicLevel 1: 4/DayHorn of PursuitMoment of GreatnessRead WeatherTimely InspirationWindy EscapeLevel 2: 2/DayInvisibilityMirror ImageSkald Abilities: Raging Song: 18/18 Rounds RemainingPowerful Blow: 1/1 Per DayBorn Free: 1/1 Per Day[/sblock][sblock=Adventure Notes]Transactions:Total Coin: 28.03 GPGame Info:[/sblock][/sblock]</blockquote>

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