He was not nervous about what he had to ask the man, because simply put this was only a custom among his own people, and he was not even sure if this was shared with the people from Iceberg. "I have something delicate I would like to discuss with you, perhaps we could find a table for a drink? My treat."
I'd like your permission [Brone]
Fri May 24, 2024 7:23 pm
He was not nervous about what he had to ask the man, because simply put this was only a custom among his own people, and he was not even sure if this was shared with the people from Iceberg. "I have something delicate I would like to discuss with you, perhaps we could find a table for a drink? My treat."
Sun May 26, 2024 5:09 pm
His name was called, to which caught his attention and as he turned, he realized it was the Red Warrior of lightning and thunder, "Sir Knuckles!" he was excited to see the mighty warrior. Brone took his hand into his and provided a strong squeeze in respect as he looked up to the tall red haired man who towered over him, "Ye look as strong and tall as the mighty redwood tree" he couldn't help but grin, "Sure, let's get a drink" he said while gesturing or the man to lead the way.
Mon May 27, 2024 12:25 pm
Still, as the pair entered the idle chatter and low roar from all voices talking at once started to die off as everyone took in the two. Wishpers of Brone Heavyaxe were muttered and weileder of Mjolnir, though a few said softly though he could hear them that he didn't deserve such weapons. Knuckles did not let it bother him, all were welcome to try and take it if they so thought they were worthy of Thor's power.
Once they were settled for a few seconds Knuckles smiled as he looked across to Brone. "So happy to be back in the motherland?"
Wed May 29, 2024 7:40 pm
They sat by the stone fireplace to which the ashen-skin dwarf felt great comfort, "Seems anyone associated with Lumikki tend to have a raven companion" Brone pointed at the raven on the warrior's shoulder.
"What ya'll have?" the redhaired barmaid came up to them without a notepad, but with great confidence and attitude. At first Brone had assumed she was irritable, but seeing the slight smile on her face, he grinned widely, "No discounts; don't care if ye be famous or not" she added before Brone said a word.
Brone chuckled for a second before answering. "Brandy, homemade".
The barmaid nodded before turning to Knuckles.
Thu May 30, 2024 5:54 pm
Knuckles returned his focus to Brone once more. "I am not sure how this kind of thing works here in Iceberg, what I need to do, or how I need to earn the right to do this. Where I am from though we sit down on one with the father of the woman and ask for his permission to Marry their Daughter. Knuckles paused for a moment as he wanted Brone to understand what it was that he was asking. "Now I know her father is not the one I need to ask given her history nor do I think I could ask him. So Brone, I come to you her Uncle, I seek your permission to take her hand in Marriage. To make her a mother of demons. I Promise to protect and provide for her as a Husband should. However, I also understand if you say no. Given that though." he paused once more his eyes and face taking a serious look. "I wish to do it by the cultural standards of your people as well as to not disrespect anyone. Will you teach me the ways of the Iceberg People?"
Sat Jun 01, 2024 6:14 pm
The dwarf sat there, his lips parted as he was trying to figure out what to say, what to feel, how to express himself. This was a surprise indeed; he crossed his arms and looked Knuckles in his eyes while thinking. At first he was concerned whether or not they were old enough to marry, but remembered quickly that not only is Lumikki an adult now, but she and Knuckles are indeed in love. Then he thought about the fact that Knuckles has shown himself to be a strong warrior with great honor as well as a defender for her.
Brone hummed as his thoughts raced; his mind filling with questions such as if this would limit themselves. Then he suddenly stopped humming as he came to a decision, "Aye, ye have me blessing, Knuckles" he smiled, "There's no complicated formality for asking for permission, but it is the ceremony that needs to be focused on" Brone at this point was getting excited as he leaned forward in his chair, "Yer need an elder or champion to consecrate the marriage and most importantly... Yer need a strong cord for the handfasting"
The dwarf had an idea on how to create a powerful cord for the ritual, "Aye! The cord of fate is te represent yer bond to one another and this cord will be crafted with the greatest of materials" Brone clenched his fists as he went through the crafting process in his forge... but he'll need the base material which may be tricky to acquire. He leaned back in his chair as he pondered how in the world he would get that material.
The barmaid returned and placed the brandy and the wine on the table, "Enjoy, lads" she gave a smile before leaving, but Brone was still deep in thought.
Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:32 am
Knuckles then lifted the hammers of thor and sat them on the table. "I know these are for combat do you think I could use them to smith with? And would you teach me the ways so I may forge these rings myself?"
Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:47 pm
The dwarf then pulled out a pair of metal blacksmith tongs that were etched in runes. He placed them on the table before the warrior, "The first is the easiest; go to a cold flat plain and wait for the sun to go over the horizon; the moment the sun vanishes, ye'll see the orange glow stretching all along the horizon, grab it with those tongs" He then took another swig to allow Knuckles to process the fact that the dwarf was asking him to collect unnatural materials, "The second, much more difficult; when lightning strikes, it connects the sky and the ground where it hits, grab it at that exact moment before it vanishes" he gave a wide smile with his teeth showing, trying to hold back a laughter; though he was giggling, he was very much serious about these materials, "And lastly is the toughest one" Brone sighed and dropped his smile, knowing this may be too difficult to acquire, for the warrior may have to travel far for this "Collect a strand from the Web of Fate... from the Wyrd itself".
After taking another swig, he wiped his mouth with the back of his hand before turning back to Knuckles with a stern look, "Ye bring me those three strands, and ye proven te the whole clan ye worthy of her hand, no one, not even me cousin, can deny ye".
Thu Jun 06, 2024 8:13 pm
"With that out the way Brone, what have you been up to, clashed with any worthy contenders lately?" Knuckles was looking for new warriors for two reasons. One to fight them himself and to recruit them.
Sun Jun 09, 2024 7:02 pm
"Not recently, no, but there is a Rune Knight, 'Toga' I think his name be, I hear he scaled the ranks and seems promising, so I aim to seek him out and test his mettle and prowess" Brone said as he lowered his mug from his lips. Huginn and Muninn, his ravens had whispered Toga's name into their ears when he began pondering of the Rune Knights and whether or not they were strong enough to properly protect the nation of Fiore. Now he wants to test them to make sure they had what it took. "And what about ye, Knuckles?"
Tue Jun 11, 2024 5:09 pm
Wed Jun 19, 2024 5:14 pm
"Well glad te know that he's back and he hasn't gone demonic, no offense, lad" he tried to break away from his own gloom and worry with the joke, but nearly forgotten about Knuckles' own demonic association to which he knows little about, "If ye don't mind me askin', what's the whole demon thing ye got going on?" he asked this in a low tone, trying not to let any passerby accidently listening.
Fri Jun 21, 2024 2:42 pm
Brone wished to know about the demon thing Knuckles had going on, he was not ashamed of the story. "Oh that?" Knuckles took a long chug of his drink before sitting back on the hardwood table. "Well I am greedy, it is my sin. I wanted to become a Legendary Swordsman, but my parents did not want that life for me. I had some skill with the blade but at last, when you are born into a family business, your dreams are not your own. So, one night after arguing with my father I stabbed him in a fit of rage and ran off. A demon approached me while I was vulnerable and offered me the power for which I sought, and I took it. I just had to kill those graced by Angel, those like Yuurei."
Knuckles smiled as he leaned onto the table looking Brone right in the eyes. "My soul for power, then of course that all changed when I got these hammers. That was about the time Your Guild attacked mine, and we went back to answer the challenge. I had no idea what I held with that hammer." , he said pointing to Mjolnir.
"At last the longer I held it the more I understood what it was, and after a few people telling me what it was, I looked into it myself. I found faith that way. That's about the time I came back and you and I fought. Since then Lumikki helped me push the demon out of my head and she replaced him as my Patron. All my Obscura I have comes from her. As I grow so does she, and as she grows so do I. Unlike before I have free will to do as I want with that power as she used me as a test. I can feel it though. Soon, I will have gathered enough power to evolve into something more. What that is yet do not know. I do know this, Odin from two realms has chosen me to be worthy of these Hammers of Thor, God of Thunder. As for the purpose I do not yet know. I use both the power of Gods and Demons to make myself stronger. As I said, I am greedy."
Sun Jun 30, 2024 7:56 am
'Greed'? Brone didn't know much of demons or the 'obsura', the bit that he does know was mentioned to him by Lumikki and Gnicholas the gnome. There are seven deadly sins, greed being one of them, and if Knuckles' green is that intense, then it surely drew the attention of the demon that desired the fighter, probably endangering his soul. But to the dwarf's relief, it seems his niece was able to banish the demon and creating some kind of connection between her and Knuckles. "Sounds complicated" and it was to the dwarf, he needed to put his thoughts of the matter to the side, trying to figure out how all this works would give him a headache since he knows nothing of magic or demons, "But I'm happy Lumi could help ye".
"Not gonna lie, lad, yer mastery of the legendary Mjolnir..." He took a moment to remember that there are technically two of them, "Both of them... shows ye favored, and I'd be honored te have another bout with ye" He raised his tankard in celebration, "Te ye strength, may it ever grow... and te the bond of ye two... may it prosper ever more" he will then take a deep drink from the tankard; he favored the union between them, understanding and hoping that they will be one another's strength so they can reach their goals... whatever they may be.
Mon Jul 01, 2024 11:49 am
With his newfound purpose on what he must do to claim the woman he loved, Knuckles set off at a hurried pace. He was eager to face this challenge head-on and tackle this with a quick effort! Soon he would have all that he needed to honor Lumikki's faith and customs
-exit-
Wed Aug 28, 2024 10:31 pm
The red haired warrior stood up and grabbed his hammers, the aura of power shifted as he prepared himself to leave, "May Odin's eye watch over ye, lad" Brone said with a nod as he watched the taller warrior walk off. He thought for a moment about the challenge; ever since he had acquired the title of God of War, he had never been challenged for it, so this was new and a surprise to him. He smirked, admiring the desire to grow stronger and aim higher as he hoped for a man suited for his niece.
Brone would finish his drink before leaving his own tip for the service along side Knuckles' coins before making his way out.
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