Svalin Thorsdottir (shield_maiden) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-09-28 20:34:00

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Dragon Hunting
The sun was bright and the air was crisp with the hint of the cold that was to come with winter. It was the perfect day for hunting and it was exactly what Svalin had planned to do. She walked easily beside the others and was eager to find prey.

She had been awake with the dawn and had been anxious to go. Nine months of sitting around and doing little were past her and it was time to get back out there. The days since Solver's birth had been spent getting back in shape when she wasn't spending time with her family. Hours in the practice yard with anyone who would spar with her and miles of running. She was a bit determined to get back into top shape as quickly as possible.

A bow was in her hand and Vigfrior at her side. She would have loved to bring Tryggvi, but horses and her brother didn't get along well so they walked. Svalin didn't mind. It would only help her get back in top shape.

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stone_bear
2011-10-03 05:43 pm UTC (link)

Halbjorn nods to his sister's directive - but giving him a foe is like taking the leash off.

Just as one of the dark elves is taunting the wearing down half-blood that they will soon be reporting his death to his mother as caused by the Asgardians to spark war while both sides are weak, the words are drowned out by a roar that can't help but draw the attention of most of the assassins.

Halbjorn charges towards one flank, the better to let his sisters move to defend the one, while not risking their lives if he berserks, at least not right away.

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	shield_maiden 2011-10-04 12:04 am UTC (link)
	"FOR ASGARD!" Svalin yelled and rushed in to help the one being attacked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	eagleofthebow 2011-10-04 12:59 am UTC (link)
	And Aridis lets fly with an arrow. It isn't even visible before the moment it strikes. Magic arrows are awesome. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	skald_iona 2011-10-04 01:13 am UTC (link)
	The battle cries startled her into inaction for a brief moment - never had she heard anything so powerful, so totally awe inspiring as she watched Halbjorn and Svalin charge into battle. It was truely a thing of beauty. And Warrior or not, she was Asgardian. Iona felt her very life blood come to life as she charged after her companions, her own blade raised. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	olympian_elf 2011-10-04 01:19 am UTC (link)
	He didn't know who they were, clearly Aesir, but aside from that, nothing. So when they came out of nowhere to his aid he was surprised, but didn't allow himself to become distracted. With help now at his side, his hopes to survive and return to his mother were renewed. He fought with a reborn fury against his traitorous kin. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-10-04 02:07 pm UTC (link)
	Watching Halbjorn fight is equal parts powerful, and horror show. He tears into the foes, once taken off the limited leash applied by respect for Svalin's tactics, with a zeal normally reserved for rabid animals. The return attacks sometimes strike home, sometimes even draw blood through dense Asgardian flesh - but just serve to enrage him further. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-10-06 01:42 am UTC (link)
	Vigfrior was in motion and Svalin aimed for the sword hand of one of the dark elves. Her sword tip caught the hand and the weapon dropped to the ground. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	eagleofthebow 2011-10-06 06:45 pm UTC (link)
	More arrows come flying. They arc in ways that seem impossible but strike home hitting several of the Dark elves in ways to take them down fast. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	skald_iona 2011-10-06 08:46 pm UTC (link)
	The hesitation was almost inevitable, her first battle, her first life and death situation. It didn't last one when it was very clear her enimies had no such hesitation as she ducked a blow before driving her sword deep into the gut of one of the dark elves, suddenly taken abback by how much force it initially took...and then how the blade simply slid in. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

stone_bear
2011-10-06 08:50 pm UTC (link)

Iona has certainly seen Halbjorn at court. Now, he's almost a different person. The talk is gone, and even his eyes seem less intelligent, replaced with a feral gleam. His smile is savage, the rush of battle, the rush of pain, the smell of blood - his own and others, driving him into the midst of the dark elves, forcing them to turn their blades and attention on him, leaving wide openings for the tactically minded and the archer.

He'll hurt for it later - but that's his job.

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olympian_elf
2011-10-07 07:16 pm UTC (link)

Kael pushed savagely onward against his murderous kin. The aid of the Aesir had proven integral as they were quickly falling back.

"Retreat! Return to Lord Malekith! We'll kill the halfbreed another day!" Those that could still run did while others used magic to transport themselves away.

Kael breathed heavily for a moment. He eyed the four Aesir who had come to his aid, and while still suspicious, he sheathed his blade as a goodwill gesture. "I am not used to receiving aid from your people, but you have my gratitude regardless. My thanks." He backed up so he could sit on a large stone.

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	shield_maiden 2011-10-09 04:54 pm UTC (link)
	"Halbjorn! Hold!" Svalin shouted. She knew her brother would chase after the dark elves until they were all dead. Svalin sheathed Vigfrior. "We art glad we couldst help." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	eagleofthebow 2011-10-09 05:13 pm UTC (link)
	And suddenly Aridis is right there with her siblings having come don from the rise. She glances at Iona to see if the skald is all right. Then she flashes Kael a smile. "Thou art welcome." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-10-09 06:28 pm UTC (link)
	Halbjorn pauses at the command, apparently not completely gone. He continues to pace, watching the dark elves' retreat and ignoring the conversation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	skald_iona 2011-10-10 03:06 pm UTC (link)
	Iona took a knee, out of breath, the excitement of her first battle coursing through her. Alright... Perhaps less of a battle and more of a skirmish... But enough to get her heart racing. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	olympian_elf 2011-10-10 04:16 pm UTC (link)
	"I admit I was surprised that you came to my aid, especially considering the amount of dark elves who joined in the assault on your home. Though I'll point out Queen Allhyse did NOT order it. The warriors you helped me face were among those who defied her order to remain home." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	skald_iona 2011-10-10 04:35 pm UTC (link)
	"Treachery can be found in any kingdom... Even our own..." Iona spoke up, standing and agreeing her weapon. Their lords' own brother, Loki was proof enough of that. "Theirs will not go unnoticed. Are you hurt? I carry some small supplies, you ate welcome to what I have." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-10-10 04:57 pm UTC (link)
	"It wouldst not be honorable to allow an individual to fight many alone without intervening," Svalin said. "E'en one who ist usually an enemy." "I art Svalin Sifsdottir. This ist mine brother Halbjorn Thorson, mine sister Aridis Sifsdottir and the skald Iona Indunnsdottir." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	olympian_elf 2011-10-10 05:00 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye, but not o badly that you need waste provisions, my lady," he answered Iona politely. He turns back to Svalin. "I am Kael, son of Queen Allhyse, prince of Svartheim." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-10-10 10:18 pm UTC (link)
	Halbjorn doesn't even look back as his name is mentioned, pacing and staring in the direction of the dark elves' retreat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	skald_iona 2011-10-12 06:43 pm UTC (link)
	She cocked her head, watching Halbjorn before moving over to him, lightly touching his shoulder. "is all well, my lord..?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-10-12 07:32 pm UTC (link)
	"Well met Kael," Svalin said with a nod of her head. "Art thou injured? We canst see to thine injuries and escort thee safely to thine realm." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

stone_bear
2011-10-12 07:49 pm UTC (link)

Halbjorn was not far enough gone to be truly in bear-sark mode, but he's still calming. He remembers who his friends are enough that he just whirls, not snapping or threatening. Still, he's clearly still worked up after the battle, and bearing a dozen small wounds.

"Aye..." he agrees, before his eyes follow the path of retreat again as he almost spits the word, "Cowards."

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	olympian_elf 2011-10-12 08:15 pm UTC (link)
	"Not overmuch." He groaned as if his wounds wished to contradict his statement. "I'd be fine to walk, but..." It hurts his pride to admit the following. "If ambushed again in my state..aye, your offer would be welcome. Besides, my mother must be made aware of the depth of her subject's betrayal." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	skald_iona 2011-10-12 08:27 pm UTC (link)
	"We should set camp, rather then push on...we'll move faster later, if we're all rested....and more alert to attack...?" She looked back to the group, then after the retreating dark elves. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)