Kingdom Grounds

[Sparkles]

I was going to do all different sections like the wheat fields and Gypsy hangout and whatever, but i changed my mind as unless those places get used over time, they can stay in these threads.
But the village near the castle has it's own thread.


Setting to a brief scale:
The whole kingdom has many towns and villages, but we'll be basing stuff in the imediate kingdom in this thread. This means the village just outside the castle. You should get the idea of a well-established community when you think of this. Blacksmiths, taverns, homes, dress / armour makers, etc. So here we go

[Sparkles]

Tarsha emerged from the castle fields and looked around. "Where to tara?" she asked and Tara just answered by leading down onto one of the roads that led down to the local village. They enjoyed buying the little kids trinkets there. It was beautiful to see there faces when she gave it to them, let alone the attention she got that she didn't excactlky mind either ><

[Going to the village]

[Sparkles]

Ailea was quick to pass through the land between the imediate kingdom and her closest village. All the big armouries and everything seemed to be around the same place that bar was and anyway... she was sure that happened there all the time.
So she traveled on foot dwn to the village.

[Gone to Village >> <<]

[Sparkles]

Chess sighed as he exited the bar and took a deep breath of fresh air. Where he was going for three hours, fresh air was hard to come by.
After walking for ten minutes he'd come across a small staone building where inside was the entrance to the major Dungeons in the kingdom. Of coarse; there were others everywhere... but this was the one that all the others branched off.

[going into the dungeons]

[Sparkles]

Lyola took a deep breath and scratched her ear with her shaply white nails; slightly thicker then normal and they sort of point. She looked up at the Keshean castle and smiled nervously; what if she was turned down? She couldn't go back to her previous home, she'd sold everything.
"Here goes" she whispered and hesitantly began to walk closer to the castle; noticing it's differences to the Lartonian castle. The Lartonian castle had markets and everything inside. Oo different alright

[Cloud Strife]

Once Mercutio had rested up, Kaabel had made his way onto the Kingdom Grounds, taking in the very different sights and sounds. Mm, it had been a long time since he'd taken a trip such as this...and he loved it! The young Prince, still cloaked and rather suspicious, continued on his trek towards the Palace. Oh dear, what if someone were to see him?! What if someone were to recognize him?! Ugh, he needed an alias...at least until he made it to the Palace....Hmm..

[Tifa Lockhart]

The prince dismounted while his steed was still moving and allowed it to walk itself to the stables. He, however, went to the practice yards and began beating the hell out of a training dummy with his sword. That was until one of the guards training there offered to spar with the prince. The guard of course regretted offering soon after as he copped the full brunt of the princes agitation. He did however, apologise to the bruised guard and soften his blows a little.

[Cloud Strife]

Shikir also dismounted and lightly pat Mishik's rear. "Go on now, you. I'll be there shortly to brush you and hose you down." Mishik gave a whinny before trotting off towards the barn. Shikir, meanwhile, had let forth a sigh; deciding to follow after the Prince. In fact, he witnessed the wrath taken upon the poor guard and actually sympathized with him. And so he watched for a few moments, clapping once the prince was finished. "Well done, Young Prince." He emit before bowing once and walking towards the barn.

[Sparkles]

Tarsha however had just stayed at the practise yards on Tara with an eyebrow raised until Shikir was gone. When he was out of sight and the guard was going back to his post, Tarsha dismounted Tara. "Will you be alright by your own Tarsha?" Tara whispered. Tarsha gave a brief smile and nodded, followed by Tara giving her a light nuzzle and following after Shadow and Mishik.

Tarsha climbed onto a rail and sat on the fence around the practise arena with a sympathising smile and yet one that was her usual self; he was her brother... meh, it was one of those relationships that they'd hopefully laugh about everything later or know excactly the feelings for a subject and usually have the same. But still, he seemed to keep her alive and vise-versa.

"You said i needed to see father?" she'd relay back to him, thinking it over, "I will if you come with me" she was comprimising, knowing that if Stephan thought she'd freak out then she probably would.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Stephan paused his sword work for a minute and looked at his sister.
"Yes you have to go see father, and NO i am NOT coming with you. I don't even want to SEE that fetcher." He went back to his training, a scowl on his face.

((yay for oblivion curse words!))

[Cloud Strife]

William came upon the Kingdom Grounds a while later with Lithren, his position exemplified by his posture and curt words to the guards of the castle. Yes, when it came down to it, Will could mean serious business. In other words, he wasn't one to be messed with! And so they proceeded on, only to soon dismount off of his steed, motion for him to head towards the stable where a stableboy would take care of him, and then turned towards Lithren. "Well, shall we? I do believe you should get off of your horse, though. Can not very well ride into the castle." He chuckled while extending a hand to aid her in getting off. Such the gentleman, no?

Meanwhile, Shikir had finished brushing and washing down Mishik; heading towards the castle's side entrance when he spotted William and...someone foriegn. Mmm....Interesting. Instantly, the elf's curiosity was piqued and so this led him towards the two. "Hello, Sir William..." He'd emit with his typical calm, kind voice; melodious and rhythmic to all who heard it. Being an elf had its perks. "Who might this be?" Shikir would inquire while smiling towards the cloaked individual.

William froze, back turned to Shikir with his hand still extended towards Lithren. "Ah! S-Shikir...what are you- oh right, you were brushing Mishik..uh, um..." He was at a loss for words; unsure of what he should say.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Lithren marvelled at the splendid sight before her. She took the offered hand and slid from her steed delicatly. The castle was quite beautiful and its gardens were marvellous. No wonder he brother had run away to come here.
It was then she heard footsteps and a distinctly elvish voice. She turned and saw William talking, or more stuttering, to an elvish man.
When he looked at her she knew it was him.
"You are Shikir are you not?" She asked in her quiet voice her face still hidden beneath the hood. She didn't want to get william in trouble.

[Sparkles]

Tarsha shrugged, "That's my deal. I saytake it or leave it... you left it so now i'm leaving mine" she paused, "I will not go to see father until you turn back into Stephan and come with me." Tarsha looked toward the castle before hopping off of the rails and beginning to walk. Usually Tara would be with her but hey... what harm could it do? She turned her head to the side for a second and stopped walking; though not making eyecontact as her head wasn't turned that much, "If you've changed your mind then i'll most probably be in my room" She said, thought if she had anything else to say but left it and kept walking. She wasn't in a bad mood with him but to tell the truth it was getting a bit chilly outside andit seemed the best excuse to leave xD

[Tifa Lockhart]

In a small fit of anger and defiance Stephan turned and disarmed the guard he was sparring with in one fluid movement.
"Don't talk to him then... just makes it harder for you, not me." He fetched the guards sword and apologised again, before they began again.

[Cloud Strife]

Shikir faultered clearly, narrowing his eyes and emitting a small grunt of sorts. "How do you know of my name, Miss? Surely I do not know you. After all, I do not know of any fellow elf whom willingly leaves their clan for the sake of humans. Please tell me that you didn't do the same.." He said softly, sternly, yet somehow kindly.

William was a bundle of nerves now. He hoped Shikir wouldn't blow his top. He knew that, although Shikir was usually a timid, kind fellow, that the elf could definitely lose his composure sometimes.

Shikir merely stood there; the very essence of a regal elf; proud demeanor, etc. He was awaiting her answer. Depending on whether or not he liked the answer...well, his next actions could come as quite a shock.