Post by SpearralSquid on Nov 17, 2014 19:21:59 GMT -8
My GCIX entries, in order of storyline chronology.
Vignette:
A Triumphant Return
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The Dunharris harbor drew closer into view as Sir Ian Ferguson, sitting in Luke Hawken's and Erik Thorson's sail boat Walrus examined his twin prizes, the head of the Drake, and the chest of gold, being bourn by two other Garhim rowboats Luke and Erik had summoned to the strange shore where Ian has washed up. Tensions between Hawkens and Ian had been high since they had been reunited, since Hawkens had abandoned the Garhim before the assault of Granhaven. They mostly stayed silent. But Sir Ian would worry about that later. For now, it was good to return home, or to the closest thing to it. He noticed a small crowd standing next to the ladder on the dock where he would soon mount onto the edge of the city.
Directly behind the ladder was a tall Sea-watch tower, letting guards have a long view out over the gold of fishes. As the boat bobbed up to the wharf, cheers arose. He grasped the wet rungs of the ladder and hauled himself up. A guard officer held out his hand and helped pull Ian onto the wooden planks, where he was instantly lauded noisily for his courageous slaying of the sea monster. Even the guards in their lofty tower cheered. The few men who had arrived to greet him began leading him along the seaside street and further into the city, gathering a collective parade of Garhims to praise the new town hero.
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Unrestricted:
The Great Hall of Dunharris
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As Sir Ian Ferguson continued through the Dunharris streets, people began to notice him, gasping and some even joining in the procession. Three men bore the enormous, grizzly, token of victory, the head of the drake. As they neared the town square the enormous, imposing Great Hall loomed up ahead. Cheers arose from the surrounding citizens, trying to catch a glimpse of the town's new conquering hero. Ian recognized two voices in particular and looked to see Bjorn and Sir Tarminus, who he had not seen since the battle of Granhaven, cheering him on loudly. He grinned and waved back. They drew up to the massive oak doors and the guard officer stepped forward and knocked loudly. A couple seconds passed as the party waited, their breath frosting in the chill air. Then the enormous door swung open, pulled inward by a guard, and Sir Ian stepped into the Hall.
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Restricted:
A Feast in Celebration
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After Sir Ian Drakesbane's presentation to the Jarl, tables, benches and food were quickly whisked in for a celebratory feast. Once the servants had finished positioning the spruce furniture, Ian picked a table to sit down at, and was quickly joined by Bjorn, Luke, Erik, Tarminus, the Guard Officer, and Kvasald. They enjoyed the rich food prepare by the servants, roast meat, fine bread, and ale. When Luke arose to refill his ale flagon, Erik shouted at him: " I'd mind your P's and Q's Luke, you know what happened last time!" Erik roared with laughter, slapping his leg, and Luke Hawkens grinned sheepishly and sat back down at the wooden bench. Ian observed this incident and grinned, enjoying the feast greatly. It felt good to have a time of peace after these many months of war and fighting.
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Vignette:
A Triumphant Return
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The Dunharris harbor drew closer into view as Sir Ian Ferguson, sitting in Luke Hawken's and Erik Thorson's sail boat Walrus examined his twin prizes, the head of the Drake, and the chest of gold, being bourn by two other Garhim rowboats Luke and Erik had summoned to the strange shore where Ian has washed up. Tensions between Hawkens and Ian had been high since they had been reunited, since Hawkens had abandoned the Garhim before the assault of Granhaven. They mostly stayed silent. But Sir Ian would worry about that later. For now, it was good to return home, or to the closest thing to it. He noticed a small crowd standing next to the ladder on the dock where he would soon mount onto the edge of the city.
Directly behind the ladder was a tall Sea-watch tower, letting guards have a long view out over the gold of fishes. As the boat bobbed up to the wharf, cheers arose. He grasped the wet rungs of the ladder and hauled himself up. A guard officer held out his hand and helped pull Ian onto the wooden planks, where he was instantly lauded noisily for his courageous slaying of the sea monster. Even the guards in their lofty tower cheered. The few men who had arrived to greet him began leading him along the seaside street and further into the city, gathering a collective parade of Garhims to praise the new town hero.
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Unrestricted:
The Great Hall of Dunharris
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As Sir Ian Ferguson continued through the Dunharris streets, people began to notice him, gasping and some even joining in the procession. Three men bore the enormous, grizzly, token of victory, the head of the drake. As they neared the town square the enormous, imposing Great Hall loomed up ahead. Cheers arose from the surrounding citizens, trying to catch a glimpse of the town's new conquering hero. Ian recognized two voices in particular and looked to see Bjorn and Sir Tarminus, who he had not seen since the battle of Granhaven, cheering him on loudly. He grinned and waved back. They drew up to the massive oak doors and the guard officer stepped forward and knocked loudly. A couple seconds passed as the party waited, their breath frosting in the chill air. Then the enormous door swung open, pulled inward by a guard, and Sir Ian stepped into the Hall.
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Restricted:
A Feast in Celebration
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After Sir Ian Drakesbane's presentation to the Jarl, tables, benches and food were quickly whisked in for a celebratory feast. Once the servants had finished positioning the spruce furniture, Ian picked a table to sit down at, and was quickly joined by Bjorn, Luke, Erik, Tarminus, the Guard Officer, and Kvasald. They enjoyed the rich food prepare by the servants, roast meat, fine bread, and ale. When Luke arose to refill his ale flagon, Erik shouted at him: " I'd mind your P's and Q's Luke, you know what happened last time!" Erik roared with laughter, slapping his leg, and Luke Hawkens grinned sheepishly and sat back down at the wooden bench. Ian observed this incident and grinned, enjoying the feast greatly. It felt good to have a time of peace after these many months of war and fighting.
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