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Rune Knight For A Day [Quest]

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#1Ulyssia 

Rune Knight For A Day [Quest] Empty Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:12 pm

Ulyssia

Knight for a Day

The sun at noon burnt high over Hargeon, creating golden streaks across the busy port. Above, the seagulls wheeled and cried out their harsh calls, almost drowned out by the chatter of merchants and dockworkers. Ulyssia moved through the streets with her accustomed quiet energy, uncaring of the crowd that passed her by. This heat was far from the biting cold of her homeland in Enca; she had braved worse. She adjusted the strap of a spear she had found along her journey throughout Hargeon City over her shoulder, the cloth-wrapped edge of which glowed dimly. Turning the corner, she saw a young man pacing to and fro at the edge of a fruit stall. His simple brown uniform singled him out as a Rune Knight, but one that was probably of low rank.

"Collin Simmers," she said, her voice gentle and low.

Collin startled, nearly dropping a small notebook he'd been holding onto. "Oh! Uh, yeah, that's me. Who--wait, are you here to rescue me?"

Ulyssia cocked her head. "You look...troubled. Is there something wrong?"

#2Ulyssia 

Rune Knight For A Day [Quest] Empty Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:16 pm

Ulyssia

Knight for a Day

The young man let out a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness. Yes, I need help. The Lord of Hargeon called me for an important matter, but I just can't leave my post here! Things have been… chaotic, to say the least.".

Ulyssia arched a brow, "Oh, you mean Reign..." waiting for him to go on.

"Yeah, Lord Reign. There's been word of smugglers sneaking in illegal goods--drugs mostly through the docks. My job's been to patrol and keep the peace, but if I don't show up for this summons, I could get demoted. Could you cover for me? Just for today? It shouldn't be too much trouble. Just, you know… watch for any suspicious activity."

Normally Ulyssia would have thought twice about sticking her head in Rune Knight business. Was it even legal for him to pay someone who wasn't a knight to take over his post? Nonetheless, there was something very likable in the desperation of the boy. She inclined her head slightly. "I will see to it." she warmly smiled.

Collin grinned. "Thanks! I owe you one!" He took off running, leaving Ulyssia standing there watching his retreating form with a small smirk.

#3Ulyssia 

Rune Knight For A Day [Quest] Empty Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:19 pm

Ulyssia

Knight for a Day

The docks of Hargeon were thriving with activity per usual: sailors were unloading crates, fishermen were hauling in their catch, and the smell of salt and fish hung heavy in the air. Ulyssia's sharp eyes scanned the crowd as she walked. The Wolf wasn't used to this level of noise and activity; it reminded her how much she preferred to be alone.

Patience was soon rewarded. Moving quietly past a shadowy alley between two large warehouses, Lady Hailstar came to an open window and heard the low tones of two men talking. One was a wiry, sharp-featured man in a dark cloak; his movements were quick, twitchy. The other matched Collin's description of Reagan Hullston: broad shoulders, sun worn skin, and a aura that pratically screamed smuggler.

Ulyssia stopped, pretending to examine a nearby barrel, her ears tuning in to the conversation. She couldn't make out the words but knew the exchange, money for small pouches that passed between them.

#4Ulyssia 

Rune Knight For A Day [Quest] Empty Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:25 pm

Ulyssia

Knight for a Day

Her presence wasn't gone unnoticed. The wiry man looked up and caught her gaze as she neared and froze in her tracks.

"Run!" he yelled, running down the alley. So much for her Obscuration training.

Reagan cursed under his breath and darted into the maze of crates and wagons. Ulyssia hesitated only a moment before she, too, pursued the wiry man. The smuggler could wait and this one might talk.

The man was fast, weaving in and out of narrow corridors and leaping obstacles with practiced ease. But Ulyssia was faster. Her legs, muscled from use, bore her along with ease, and sharp instincts navigated her around corners. She raised a hand, from her palm threw her spear towards his leg. She didn't want to kill or main him, simply just stop him. He was going to get hurt either way, but that couldn't be helped. The Spear zipped through the air.

The Spear soared until it eventually pierced clean through his calf, causing the man to scream out in pain. He cracked the earth hard with his body and groaned as Ulyssia caught up, standing over him like some predator over its prey.

#5Ulyssia 

Rune Knight For A Day [Quest] Empty Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:29 pm

Ulyssia

Knight for a Day

"You run fast," she said, her voice composed but almost as cold as the Encan glaciers. "But not fast enough."

The man scrambled backward, hands raised. "I-I don't know anything! I swear!"

Ulyssia crouched, grabbing his collar and hauling him to his feet just enough that their eyes met. Her piercing gaze cut through his blubbering. "Lies waste my time. Who is the other man?"

"I don't know his name!" he stuttered, shaking all over. "Just some guy who sells stuff for the pirates! That's all I know, I swear!" The Dharga werewolf's grip tightened, her voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. "Where does he go?"

The man gulped, his eyes darting around as if looking for an escape. "He-he moves around a lot! But he hangs out near the old lighthouse sometimes. That's all I know, I swear!"

Satisfied, Ulyssia released him, letting him fall back to the floor. "If you are deceiving me, I will find you again."

#6Ulyssia 

Rune Knight For A Day [Quest] Empty Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:34 pm

Ulyssia

Knight for a Day

The man scrambled to his feet and tried to run, not daring to look back. Ulyssia watched him limp away, her face unreadable.

By the time she returned to the meeting point with Collin, the sun had begun to set. The young page was already there, fidgeting nervously.

"You're back!" he cried, his face relaxed with relief. "Did you find anything?" She told them about her day in her straightforward, and cue-missing way. She was quiet and soft-spoken, but full of heart and tough. As a warrior, sometimes she didn't realize when she was being too brutal. Collin's eyes went wide when he heard Reagan Hullston, the lighthouse, and the chase mentioned, taken aback whens he revealed throwing a spear through his leg.

"This is… this is big," he muttered, scribbling in his notebook. "The Lord is going to want to hear about this. You did so good! Thank you so much!" Ulyssia nodded serenely. Collin straightened, his face sober for the first time. "I will make sure that the Lord knows how you've helped today." He nodded.

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