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Amnesia was her Name, she had Beautiful Eyes


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#1
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Adventurer
08-04-2022, 10:18 PM
@Vendrussel? Otherwise AW!



 Cold, dark, wet; Not suitable for a prince at all, even less a King! Marlin squinted his eyes through the lightly-falling rain, looking towards the raging ocean. The overcast masked the pack-scent, and the aristocratic man hadn’t been aware of them.

 So, where was he? The honey-draped man flicked through his memory as if it were a bookshelf in an old, long forgotten library, but, no, no this place was nowhere in any of his memories. The way the stone fell away into the sea, and the rising claws reaching up from the water, he would’ve remembered it if he’d seen it before, surely. 

 He wasn’t home anymore, and his first thought was to begin sculpting his empire. The Iisha Empire, a towering figure throughout his life that enforced strict rules and even stricter lifestyles; Of course, Marlins’ Empire would be more relaxed.. or, at least, compared to the original. 

 But the king couldn’t sit around, no, no, no! There were things to be done! Tilting his head back in a calling howl, Marlin hoped to gather loners and wanderers who were perhaps looking for a home. 
 Or, even better, someone to form allies with… hm.



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Visionary
08-05-2022, 07:18 PM
Vendrussel became more solemn in stride, quieter then she was used to. Although a smile was still on her face, there was something that seemed to be lacking — a spirit of cheerfullness that she tried often, but sometimes her days were spent gazing out with a face of thought and no words to know of. Something changed lightly since the attack of boars, and started since the war with Northfall ; and now with even one upon her pack, fallen into the abyss of watery warriors.. She was heavy in heart, to think if more lives were lost.

Karma had come and paid itself finely, she so knew and deserved, and at the point ; her position and thought moved forward as retribution presented itself finely upon a platter. To be degraded as a beast and now the loss of her own, though saved others along the way. She asked The Ancients, was this not enough? Although they may say one thing, the enemies that float with crude and barbarism say otherwise.

Even though she was with heavy-heart, the dragon did not forgo her patrolling, especially, after the boar. Although some may be slain, it was a fact many were still out there, and needed continual watching of if, and whether they return for more.

She lightly stepped on the beach, a gaze to the raging storm of the sea, smiling lightly in wondered whether that was the death of abyss calling for war, or Nathesdied, the water bearer, warning her lightly of her path? Even if she tried to read the waters it brought nothing, for the gaze of her own ocean-view caught the site of another.

She chuffed lightly, curiosity spiking to this honey-soaked man, "I have not seen you around here before," and noted of his scentless pelt. A loner.

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08-06-2022, 08:43 AM


 The prince-turned-...king-ish was not aware of the stranger – a woman, for that matter – standing a few ways away from him, also looking out at the ocean. His ears perked at her call, pools flicking to her stature: Crane-like, well-muscled, built to lead; definitely a pack-wolf, no less an alpha by the scents that littered her coat. A potential ally? Perhaps...
 She spoke common-tongue, one well practiced by him while he was present in... What was it called? Iisha Empire territory, of course, but... His memory was fleeting. The place he had once knew so well... Merlin blank a few times, quickly, looking back at the storm-blue woman. “I've only just been summoned here,” He informed her. “Quite the beautiful beach, no? I take it you live here?”

 Merlin could admire a woman who enjoyed the ocean just as he did. Iishia Empire had been stood on a cliff, over-looking the sea. Of course, it made pup-safety quite the importance, but those who were part of the empire were strong, skilled swimmers. 
 The ocean that he over-looked now, though, looked like a mad-mans trap. No one, not even empire wolves, would be able to survive that, which intrigued Merlin evermore. Perhaps this woman was unlike – most likely not better, though – than his subjects.



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08-09-2022, 09:27 PM
Vendrussel nodded, her paw motioning toward the thick fog into the sea ; where dark pillars could stand in the distance. What was the isle, hidden in the midst of it all, "we claim this as a hunting ground, but we aren't so quick to chase off travelers." All but a few to say the least, all the more willing to move Northfall away and the only reason to claim so — was to guard the area that led into the sepulcher itself. Yet a passerby area was of no harm, just the consumption of prey was to be monitored.

"I am Vendrussel of Dragonford, appearing a year ago as well, what is your name, stranger?"

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#5
08-11-2022, 01:05 AM


 Merlinnn, He purred, dipping his crown towards the woman. “Nice to meet you, Vendrussel. The king clicked his tongue as he spoke.
 Perhaps she'd be valuable in his re-building, though if she had been here for over a year.. She'd certainly be harder to sculpt.

 Of course, Marlin wouldn't divulge his plans to her just yet. Once she proved herself trustworthy, he'd be able to spill, and hopefully set up an alliance of sorts?
 Wouldn't that be nice... relations for the Iisha Empire already? He was doing great!

 “Merlin Iisha, that is.”



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#6
08-30-2022, 01:07 AM
"Not many wolves use a surname here," she said with a slight hum to her voice in amusement toward his expression of the name. An indication it meant more then but just another lineage or one way or another. She knew that for some, namesakes were especially important, an honoring of where they came from and she was no different — but it was a shame to say.. Vendrussel did not remember what was her original, now lost within the Draghoda origins, she took a new one altogether, Fellfang.

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#7
08-30-2022, 08:12 AM


 "Not many wolves use a surname here," Marlin chuckled, shaking his head as he hung it low, before turning his gaze back up to Vendrussel; “As an heir –” And future king, the man thought. “ – Of the Iisha Empire, it's a name I carry with utmost pride.”

 He wondered the lady's reaction to that, and a slight smirk built upon his face; Oh how he'd love to return to the Empire, to relish in their power and smite his enemies
  . . . But that felt so long ago now, and Marlin batted his lashes for a moment. Would he cry? No, he wouldn't, but if he was more sensitive – like his little sister, Baby Isla – maybe he would of . . .



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08-30-2022, 05:11 PM
She was not completely unfamiliar with Monarchy of Empires. The heirs of so and the structure that game, complications that her own clan cared not, for more-often then not it was all about the blood then the prowess and skill they actually had. As a heir she stated, there was some slight xenophobic thoughts of so, as her clan had often.. Not enjoyed such other tendencies, and yet the man before her showed nothing but a general friendliness, that when those thoughts surfaced of slight judgement, she shattered them quickly.

"You said you just appeared, and yet you still keep the title of 'heir,'" she could somewhat estimate for someone who held that ranking close, it meant there was either the possibility they were around, or he wishes to rebuild, "what are your plan?"

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#9
09-17-2022, 01:39 PM
so sorry for the wait!!



 It only took a few moments for the dragon to assume his plans, and Marlin dipped his head in acknowledgment, a fair nod. "You said you just appeared, and yet you still keep the title of ‘heir’, what are your plan?"

 “I believe my siblings may be here, as well, and if they are, surely they’d remain loyal to the empire, no? They’d stick by me — by all of us — while building, if they truly believed in the cause.” He was quite passionate on this topic. Perhaps Vendrusell could lend him a few wolves for the empire.



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#10
09-19-2022, 08:01 PM
Another soul wishing for an empire, a name to call. Though supposed she was similar, a legacy to be made but wasn't sure whether it was of fate, or a destiny. Her memories knew of the dreams that sent her here, but Vendrussel had vaguely thought.. What if she was wrong? What if the dream was meant for something else altogether? But regret, was far too late to feel ; she took pride in the ford, but regret to what actions she had committed. Her infamity spread, for she was labelled as a monster.

"I wish you luck, there are many lands unoccupied by packs.. Perhaps there is a day if you succeed, a festive would be in order to celebrate." Vendrussel did not mind enhancing relationships, if he so sought. But she wasn't willing to lend a paw solely on word — as the dragoness believed trust and familiarity was to be built.

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#11
09-25-2022, 03:30 AM


 "I wish you luck, there are many lands unoccupied by packs.. Perhaps there is a day if you succeed, a festive would be in order to celebrate." Though he wanted to be certain of the regrowth, he'd only just come here. Who knows, maybe it'd all go to shit, though he'd go nowhere if he only thought like that.

 “Perhaps,” He grinned instead, crossing his legs as if he were to turn away. Marlin believed that their conversation was coming to an end, growing dry. They'd have more to discuss later, surely. “I should be going soon. If my siblings truly are here, I should set out for them. If this empire is to succeed, they need to be by my side.” And with that, he'd await whatever the dragoness had to say next.



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#12
09-28-2022, 04:50 AM
Vendrussel would nod, smiling lightly, "Farewell Marlin, may our paths meet again." An overall rather pleasant experience, but she was awfully curious to see of his adventures, and whether his desires come to fruit.. But in the otherwise time, his nature was something but a light arrogance in the tone of voice, but had shown nothing but courtesy. She wouldn't mind to see him again.


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