“Ara?” Anissina woke with a start, wondering why she was sleeping on a haystack in the stables. Actually, she couldn’t remember what she was doing at all. And here it was, already night time! Well, that just won’t do! Dusting herself off and picking several pieces of hay from her hair, she walked (with a purpose) towards the castle proper and ( Read more... )

Gwendal and the recently returned Gunter made their way to the tavern with the intention to join Yozak, the other Gunter, Gwendal, and Nissi for some much deserved drinks.

It had been a long day and an even longer couple of weeks.

Hopefully, it wouldn't be too hard to find the others inside.

After taking the newly found Gunter to Gwendal, and discovering he seemed to be this world's Gunter, Yuuri was on a search to find Gisela. He had been speeding through the castle, though after knocking into a couple people he was slowing down a bit.

((ooc: I know Gis is gonna be away so this is open to anyone))

There were only a few items of business Gwendal needed to address before he could partake in the drinking festivities with the others. Unlike so many others he didn't have all day to dally at a tournament/fair. There was always work to be done and without Gunter being around and with Yuuri's constant absences that work fell into his hands ( Read more... )

The clear blue sky of the village courtyard was cast into deep crimson shadow as if a blood red eclipse were taking place.

At the four cardinal points of the stone paved surface wind began to rise in dark swirling spirals until in moments four tornadoes were looming up taller than a castle spire. Shop signs and wooden shutters were ripped off by ( Read more... )

Alford had hung back in the crowds earlier in the day, watching the fights, and he had been itching to draw his sword on someone, which is why he had headed back into the castle and was just trying to relax in one of the sitting rooms now. He didn't want to fight. He hadn't been able to shed the moodiness from before and though he wouldn't admit it ( Read more... )

Gunter slipped the girl beside him a piece of paper as he followed Gwendal and Nissi through the crowd. He could still see the finalists in the arena, but he hoped they would still be there when they reached the bottom. The crowed was difficult to maneuver through and for a brief moment he lost track of them, but found them easily where the flow ( Read more... )

Gwendal and Gunter picked their way to seats close to where Yozak and the other competitors would be. Finding the cane to be a useful tool, Gwendal had exaggerated his limp (just a little), allowing them to be seated in comfort very close to the action. By the time they arrived, Yozak had risen in the ranking, so that the matches were becoming ( Read more... )

With a wink and flourish, Yozak disarmed his opponent and knocked the man - a tall, gruff farmer, by the looks of him, all muscle and enough skill to convince the spy he may have been a soldier at some point - to the ground. He sheathed his sword as his win was declared and helped the man to his feet. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the ( Read more... )

Yozak swung down from his horse and handed the reigns off to a waiting stablehand. The main street before him was wide and lined with colorful banners and busy storefronts and restaurants. Minstrels and bards performed at every corner. The end of the street opened up into a large field, where the tournament grounds were marked. Booths for games and ( Read more... )