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[Drizzt Do'urden]

[COLOR=red][COLOR=black]This will be a different type of RP, focus will be taken away from combat (though there will be plenty) and instead the focus will lie on good storytelling.[/COLOR] [/COLOR]

[COLOR=blue]Lincoln arrose to the sounds of cannonfire in the distance. Apparently the King of England was not apt to sitting idly by even a single night without death. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]The fighting had been raging on for nearly a year with neither side gaining much ground, both sides losing more then they bargained for when taking on this hopeless war. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]Taking a pen, Lincoln began writing his latest journal entry.[/COLOR]

[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=1][COLOR=dimgray]"15 of September 1410"[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=1][COLOR=dimgray]As you see, I no longer write "year of our lord" for I cannot abide any god willing to so throw away the lives of thousands of good souls bound for heaven, sworn to protect their countrymen.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=1][COLOR=dimgray]The King of England has set his sites again on taking back the fields of Croughton, this time he has launched a night offensive. Though the fields are miles away, and there's no possibility our commander will allow us to join our brethren. We're protecting much more important cargo, myself in particular has been given the task of protecting the King and her royal highness the Princess on our caravan of peace with England.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=1][COLOR=dimgray]It makes me sick to sit idly by while the princess is going to be given to the King for marriage, I know with this offering peace will be restored to our lands. I just don't understand why we're to be the ones giving OUR princess, her beauty and grace are far above that barbarian of a king. Besides, it is us that has taken English soil, not the otherway around. We are the ones in control of the war, the King of England should be groveling at our feet, begging for the kind hand of peace to be shown to him. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=1][COLOR=dimgray]Orders are orders however, and I have no choice but to obey with my life. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=1][COLOR=dimgray]This will be my only entry today, I know it is still the early morning hours and today will be full of events I am sure. But today is the day we are to board the boat that will take us around this fighting, and away from greedy barbarian English troops.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=1][COLOR=dimgray]Lincoln Delroe"[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=red]As I stated before, this will be a different type of RP. There will be set battles I will have prepared in advanced. For a tad of an insight there will be at least one battle at sea, multiple open combat (as being caught up in real battle battles) and up close and personal combat such as within castle walls or other close quarters.[/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#ff0000]There will be a couple stipulations on characters, there are a few I absolutely have to have before we can get started since we cannot run the RP without them. There personalities, looks and names will be yours, and they will all be trained in basic combat so you don't have to be afraid of taking on a role and getting caught up in a battle. [/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#ff0000]1) The Princess of Spain: [COLOR=black]With her father growing severly ill, the princess has been put through grouling courses of leadership, and tact in preperation of possibly taking the crown. Her beauty and grace have been told in things of stories, and many prince and king from across the globe has tried to obtain her hand. She is to be promised to the King of England's son as a wedding present to end the war.[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#ff0000]2) The King of England: [COLOR=black]The older King (40-60) has been striving for power, some think it due to an illness and he wants a large kingdom for his son. Others think he has gone mad, still others think his reasons for war are his own. Either way he is an expert tactician, and devilishly cunning. None understand his reasons for wanting the princess for his son, but none question him.[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#ff0000]3) The Prince of England: [COLOR=black]The oldest son(18-25) and crowned prince of England, the prince has made his father proud. He excels at military tactics, leadership, ancient history, combat, and everything else to make him a king. Nobody truely knows if he wants the princess' hand or if it is all his father's duties. If the marriage goes through, then the Prince will become King of a united land, if not then he will one day take up the battle.[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#ff0000]4) England's Assassin: [COLOR=black]A black cloaked man said to be the greatest killer in England's arsenal. He has been given a task by the king of England himself, and none, besides the King, know of what hell he is to bring. There is only one to match him in combat, only one to stop him.[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#ff0000]5) Spainish Assassin: [COLOR=black]A red cloaked man said to be the greatest killer in Spain's arsenal. He has been given a task by the King of Spain himself and none, besides the King, know what hell he is to bring. There is only one to match him in combat, only one to stop him.[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial][COLOR=blue]I will be allowing people to play roles such as English or Spainish Soldiers, but I'd like to get these filled first. I am willing to change the King of England to Queen if a lady wishes to play that role. The assassins are unisex so its up to the person who auditions. The Assassins are incredibly important and will receive their assignments from the Kings (well from me I suppose).[/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial][COLOR=#0000ff]The reason the King of Spain isn't an option is going to become apparent early on as he will quickly become less of a focus as the main story will revolve around the characters I have mentioned and mine. [/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial][COLOR=#0000ff]I'm going to be keeping a journal with every post of mine, the journal will be a sort've...summary for anybody who goes missing for a few days and loses track, or for any lull we have in the RP. Its not a replacement for reading the RP to catch up, that is still a must but it will allieviate some pressure.[/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial][COLOR=#0000ff]I'll use my story as a typical sign-up, I'm not going to take everyone who signs up so I do encourage competition. If you are not selected for a role I will tell you so you can adjust for another.[/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=gray]The sun was low as Lincoln starred across the fields of Croughton at the British garrison sent to retake the fields. He cringed when he saw the faces, how young these troops were. The King had sent a group of inexperienced, ragtag men to use as cannon fodder. The shear cruelness of this manuever sent chills down Lincoln's spine. [/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#808080]The battle had been short lived, and soon the English were routed. As Lincoln's scouts went on Patrol, he retired to his tent. Entering he fell to his knee as the King of Spain was standing in Lincoln's quarters.[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#808080]"Rise Captain Delroe, I come to you on a matter most important." The King explained the marriage, and the need for secrecy.[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#808080]"I understand my liege, what is it you ask of me?" Lincoln stood in a position of respect, he'd followed the good King through many of battles and though he knew it wasn't neccesary he couldn't bring himself to give anything but the upmost respect.[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#808080]"I need you and 20 of your men to escort us by sea and throughout the meeting with England. I ask that you keep the matter secret from even your men, please find something to tell them that won't make them suspicious. We depart early tomorrow morning for the port of Thorus in the east." Without another word the King left to a once again kneeling Lincoln. [/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=#808080][I]"A special mission eh? It appears this captian is ready for another promotion[/I]." Lincoln smiled, at least he tried when he thought of losing the Princess to England...England, the country that would soon be the one he must bow too.[/COLOR][/FONT]
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