Hey guys i need some ideas for a ride in a Crraige part in my story...It supposed to be a long crriage ride with a gnome..heres the stpry..
There was a clamoring of footsteps heard throughout the agora in the village of Akeld. Van ran through an obstacle course of stalls and commoners. He knocked down a man with a thatched basket on his back as he ran by. Apples flew out of his basket and littered the slate covered streets. Oblivious to the man's yelling, he ran to the docks.
?Father ? he yelled to an elderly man nearby.
?Van How was your journey?? the grey sailor asked. The man leaped from the boat, landing on the hard oak docks.
?Well long story...but I?ve brought you back the coin.? Van reached in his pocket and fished out some silvers coins, then showed them to his father. They walked towards a plank covered house.
?Van I want you to have this.? Van?s father placed a tarnished blade, the Fisher family heirloom, in Van?s hands. He would never know that this blade would change his life forever
Years after that day the world became war-torn, Bandits, thieves, and rouges thrived in this time. Once powerful nation became diminished and disappeared from existence. People had to become self-sufficient and lived without trade. Van?s home became a dreary port land where few commoners walked about. Van was then drafted into the army soon after the passing of his father.
Lord Edmond regretted starting the war against Crinith. Their advanced technology and tactics were to much of a match for Edmond.
?His army is small but well equipped.? a bard once told Edmond, but yet he ignored the fact.
Though the war was still raging, Lord Edmond passed down his throne to his son Jason. Lord Jason?s first assignment was to make a treaty with Crinith.
After the treaty was signed the soldiers were sent back home. Van returned to Akeld. The door screeched as it opened, leading the way into his house. His once prideful home was now a shelter for little green goblins. They were nasty little things. He left in a hurry leaving the same silver coin he left there when he was younger. Never touched nor used it would stay there until one day Van would return for it.
Van traveled to the City of Roah. Roah was one of the most unique cities. Actual ships traveled overhead with magnificent carving on the railings and stern. A purple colored stream of magical energy emanated from the stern. Van traveled along a narrow stone bridge. It had a tinted yellow color like all the stones in Roah city. Four supports held it up from the bottom of the main lands plateau. The distance from the plateau and Roah city was about a half a mile. A while went past and Van reached the gates.
?Halt state your business.? Exclaimed the guard
?I am Van Fisher, and I sadly need a place to stay.?
?Make your visit quick...? and with the guards final words the gate slowly opened. The gates were structured fantastically only able to be opened with a winding of large wooden gears. Van walked through at a paceful strode. The streets had people sprawled in the middle in raggy clothing. There faces did not look sadistic but it had a weird mischievous smirk. Van walked underneath a large arch followed by a small flight of stairs to the next level the markets.
A store?s door slammed open as a young man was thrown out. He was around the age of fifteen. A man with a leather-padded vest walked out after the boy. He held a cruel looking club..
?What have I told you....next time I?ll bring you to the king.? he kicked the boy in the ribs. The boy winced in pain. The guard-type figure went back into the store.
?Hey are you ok?? asked Van as he walked over to the boy.
?Yeah im fine.? The boy struggled to try to get up. Van held out his hand and the boy took it.
?So what?s your name? I?m Van Fisher.?
?Im Elric, you don?t look like your from here.?
?I?m not I?m from Akeld, I came here after the war.? Van looked at the scruffy kid. Brown hair full of dirt and in a messy manner. ?Well I have to be off.? They departed in the opposite ways. Van entered an Inn not to long after his encounter. He read the large stone sign hanging on the red roof?s shingles. The sign was slanted and read ?Redwater Inn.? Van entered and sat at a table in the corner. The shadows concealed his face. He watched the faces of the people. Van folded his arms and leaned back in the chair. He waited for a bout an hour watching patrons being robbed and a familiar face. The man went to war with Van..His name was Lance Aero. General Lance Aero had a scar across his cheek, short black beard, and bushy eyebrows. Time passed and Can payed no mind to his surrounding and soon his thoughts were on his father. Van remembered the time when his father and himself sailed on the seas. Mist sprayed up into his face. Fish leaped from the water ready to be caught. Shimmering water streamed underneath the boat. The memories became a nightmare and soon Van awoke terrified. Patrons flowed out the Inn and form lines. Men in black robes where checking there passports.
Elric was thrown to the ground by one of the robed men.
?You again, when will you learn..?? The robbed man had a gravely voice. He bellowed as Elric tried to get up.
?Stop hurting him ? Van stepped out of line and the men focused on him.
?Who are you to speak....Now that I think of it your not from here either...? The man walked towards him making a hand gesture, queuing the other robed figures to help him. Van started to run towards them. He battered through them and grabbed Elric?s collar. They reached a dead end. Van saw his opportunity he leaped on to a passing airship. A small on shaped like a canoe, it only carried one box of cargo and no driver. The men looked over seeing nothing but clouds, the airship had just slipped under the bridge.
?They?ll be looking for us..? Elric said as he pulled a hood over his head, the edge met the bottom of his nose.
?Not for long..they have to concentrate on the attacks on Southern Dawnville. It wont be long before we get on the streets.?
?Yes but I think its best to stay away from Roah until the war is over.?
?But yet I have no silver nor copper to use......Wait I have an idea.? Before Elric could question Van there were off in the other direction. They sailed trough the sky in what seemed like hours but only minutes. Clouds blanketed the sky and the shadows grew darker. They ported in Valstra Village. Elric secured the airship with rope.
??Follow me.? Elric said as he lugged the crate onto his shoulders. Van and Elric walked over to some stalls in the market. Elric winced with ever step as the crate became an annoyance. The crate cracked open as hit the ground. The only thing it carried was black robes like the men wore in Roah Van thought. As Elric bartered with the stallsmen Van looking around at the villagers. They were celebrating some sort of event. Vans focus on the celebration was cut off as Elric started to speak. ?I got enough coins to stay one night at an Inn and some extra for supplies.? They started to the Inn as it began to grow dark.
?Well I hope by tomorrow I can get off to my uncle. I think he lives a little south of here.? They passed a fountain resembling a dragon to some extent. Water poured from the mouth and the alabaster scales flickered in the lamplight. They entered the rustic Inn no to far from the fountain, they heard a men telling tales of encounters with Enkois. Though every man in that room knew that the stories were false they still were intrigued.
?Men slaying overgrown orcs hah Try going to war with them...? Van walked away but Elric was interested in the story.
?So I was there on its back.? The man continued. ?It tried to fling me off but I held on. I grew tied and fell off. The Enkoi was about to crush me with it?s foot when four elven warriors came out of nowhere and struck the mighty beast with a barrage of arrows.? The people listened in awe.
Van managed to get a room for them, but it was not one of the best they had seen. The floors were broken and spiders hid in every corner. Barely one lamp lit the room. ?Talk about cheap.? said Elric.
?Well we have to stay here for at least the night.? They both lay on the two ?beds? on the floor. The beds were like thin mats made of bark. The night was short and they soon left the Inn.
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The Trail through Valstra forest. Boulders dotted the path. Trees fanned over the path only letting scattered patches of sunlight heat the earth. The path was cold and dark, beasts prowled in the shadows. Van stared up through the leaves. Sunlight appeared as the neared the end of the trail. Trees became sparse and houses became the majority of the farmlands.
?We?re finally here.? Van said as he walked up to one of the homes. He hesitated to knock on the door. Moments passed and there were sound of locks being unlatched. The door opened revealing a man. The man had unruly white hair and a shaggy beared. He wore a collared shirt; the right sleeve was rolled up showing his forearm adorned with five various watches.
?Van?? The man said in bewilderment.
?Yes uncle.?
?We?ll come in...
?He seems weird..? Elric whispered to Van.
?Now Now sit down.?
Van and Elric sat on the scientist?s wooden chairs. Strange ornament hung from the ceiling. They resembled flying machines. Desks crowded the room and plies of paper stretched atop of them.
?Your father was very avid when he came to visit me. He told me that you?re the one that must stop the Grand Anarchy from taking over the world. This responsibility is a large burden on your shoulders. You must face your responsibilities and destroy this evil. You must strike the black diamond with your blade.?
?Why am I the one??
?Give me your blade.?
Van took his sword from his sheath. The tarnished blade had a black luster.
?The corruption has already started. If your blade becomes completely black it will to late for our world. As soon as the diamond breaks the corruption will end.?
?What is the corruption?? Elric interjected.
?They Grand anarchy use there magic to corrupt all beings. They start wars and end lives...They?ve already taken over the feeble minds of the orcs. This is the whole reason the Arch Confederation started. ?
?Thank you uncle.? Van started to stand.
?Wait Van I wanted to give you this.? After Van?s uncle rummaged through drawers for a while he obtained a pendent. It had a blue luminescence. ?It is healing water straight from the mountains of Hugal.?
?Thank you Uncle.? Van and Elric were out the door and into the streets. The town resembled the inner district of Akeld. Elric?s stomach grumbled. I?m s hungry he thought. The streets became narrow and the building seemed to shrink as they entered the neighboring gnome villages. Van had to duck at some points as he went through archways. Apple trees were at every corner. Elric picked a few as they walked pass. He stored them in his pockets. He bit a piece off and swallowed it. ?So where are we off to now?? Another piece of apple fell from his mouth missing the grasp of his lips.
The odor of fruit filled they air as they entered deeper in the gnome villages. Trees reached the sky and housed families of gnomes. One of the most extraordinary trees was placed right in the center. The roots of the tree escaped the earth and clung to the beveled stone path. The door made of back but with the sturdiness of its trunk had green paint on it. To Van surprise he found himself slowly opening the door entering what lied behind it. The tree was hallow and lanterns full of wisps lit up the room. A beautiful oak table was carved from the trunk. It was unique to the touch. Surrounding it was ten chairs; that was carved at the same extent of the table. These chairs sat high powered gnomes. Everyone became silent.
?What do you want?? asked on of the gnomes as it cleared it?s throat. The oice had a bit of a rasp to it.
?Sorry to intrude but I am Van Fisher and I come in need of assistance.? The words escaped Van?s mouth before he even thought it.
?Excuse me gentlemen.? The gnome now appeared to be the leader. ?So what can I help you with??
?The wars will soon come to a close if the gnomes help our cause.?
?We?ve stayed out of this war and it will stay that way.?
?What happens when the corruption confronts you, Then what??
?True but how can gnomes help. You and I know gnomes have no fighting capabilities.?
?You are skilled in the art of healing are you not? Well the casualties have been growing.?
?Let me ask you does anyone in the Confederation know that you are here??
?No but I?m the one that is supposed to destroy the Black Diamond.? There was silence for a few moments.
?Fine bring me to the Arch Confederation...and I will supply the army with our gnomes..?
?Thank you....?
?Lord Rodrick? The gnome answered.
The gnome motioned for Elric and Van to follow him. They entered a smaller room.
?I will call for a carriage to bring us. They will not be pleased about us but im willing to do this.?
?Yes, I understand...?
The carriage picked them up and they were on their way.
?Great now what are we going to do?? Elric asked.
?...Were going to war.? Van said hesitantly.
Elric knew it would be long journey. They kept silent for most of the ride.
