Ascending Legends

[Dragongal]

"Mhm." Arryn sighed as she leaned more heavily against Dayn. Three years back, she'd never had expected this. Six months back, it'd have seemed impossible.

 

[BookWyrm]

Once Dayn had soaked enough he managed to get himself clean, as well as assisting Arryn in whatever means he could. Once he had dried off he walked over to where they had their clothes laid out. They had pretty much made it through their entire closest, which wasn't much, at least three times by now. "I think it might be worth while to go clothes shopping soon. Our wardrobe seems to be a little....small."

 

[Dragongal]

"Because we're travellers, dear. But I suppose you're right." Arryn paused as she dried herself off. "I need to buy some lady's dresses now, don't I?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn couldn't help but feel slightly odd for having made the comment. "I know we are Arryn. I was mostly thinking about for when we are home. That, and it would be nice to have some newer clothing." Dayn had slid into his pants when Arryn mentioned the dresses. "Only a handful. I don't plan on us attending any nobles balls if we don't have to." Dayn walked over and brushed his hand up Arryn's spine before kissing her jaw. "I thought that the green dress you wore that one time was beautiful. The others don't have to be any more extravagant than that."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and shivered pleasantly. "Okay. I kind of liked that dress. I have another like it, and since you seem to like that kind, I'll bring that one...."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn kissed Arryn again for good measure before sliding into his shirt. "Did I ever tell you about when the girls went to their first ball?"

 

[Dragongal]

"Oh, gods, did they hug the guests?" Arryn laughed as she got dressed.

 

[BookWyrm]

"Thank the gods no. But....they did end up chasing one of the cats right past the server that happened to be delivering a glass of fine whine to an Earl that father was speaking with." Dayn laughed as he recalled the memory of the man's face. "Luckily the man had children around their age. I thought he was going to laugh his beard off, though Da looked like he was going to die."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled. "Well, I'm glad I'll have more grace than someone at the party." She paused, then said, "Once spring comes... should we go there? To Riverbend? Your family should likely know... that we're married...."

 

[BookWyrm]

"I wouldn't mind going to see them. Besides, they need to know about the marriage and about me." Dayn walked over and held out his hands to Arryn. "Would you mind another quick dance?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nodded and took his hands. "I'd like to see them again. Your mother barely knows me, barely knew me. Now she's... my mother-in-law."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Kind of a family tradition. Japhet was married within two days. At least our courting took a few months." The dance was more or less just another way for them to be close and talk while also being a little romantic. "I think my mother's days of chasing people with spears is over though."

 

[Dragongal]

"She doesn't scare me, anyway. And even if she did, she couldn't stop me. I get the feeling she's never had to deal with a true nordic village girl." Arryn laughed, then kissed Dayn lightly.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn kissed Arryn back before smiling. "If she caught us together like she caught me and Kara I wouldn't put it past you to tell her to bugger off so we could get back to business."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn blushed crimson, but decided to go along with the joke. "I would politely tell her to request our presence later and remember to knock before entering. After making a shield and pushing her out, then opaquing the shield, of course."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn didn't laugh when he saw Arryn blush, but it did make him smile. "Of course. I wouldn't blame you for the shield, or for chasing her away with a spear to be honest. I'd even hand you the spear. After all I am yours, not hers." Dayn brought the dance to an end and kissed Arryn's hands before bowing. "I installed a lock on my door after that incident, so I wouldn't worry too much. Unless she hacks the door down with an ax we will be free to do as we please once that door is shut."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled a bit and waited for Dayn to stand up straight before kissing him. "Well, I may just put a sound-proofing shield up anyway. Maybe an extra locking spell, too. I don't want to have to hurt your mother."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn gave Arryn a coy smile and a raised eyebrow. "Sounds like it could be an interesting time then." He made sure to grab their coats before taking Arryn by the hand again. "Lets go see how Mum is doing."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn pulled on her coat and took his hand, walking out with him. Once they were at Lenza's, Arryn knocked then opened the door, letting herself and Dayn in. Lenza poked was sitting by the fire, reading a book. She seemed surprised to see them. "Hello you two. Is one of you hurt...?"

 

[BookWyrm]

"Thank the gods no.", Dayn laughed before walking over to hug Lenza. "We came to see you is all."

 

[Dragongal]

Lenza hugged him back. "Well, it's nice to see you two." Once Dayn was done, Arryn hugged her. "Well, we actually had some questions.... But it's a nice visit too!" "I knew it."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn sat down across from Lenza and held Arryn's hand once she was situated. "Actually, I think it would be best for Arryn to ask you about this." He looked over at his wife and smiled. "I mean....it does concern you after all."

 

[Dragongal]

Lenza looked intrigued. Arryn started, "Mom... what can you tell me about... the Griffin line?" Lenza leaned back in her seat and nodded. "Knew you'd ask eventually. Truly, your father should tell you this all, but I can give you he basics, at least. Back when men first began to settle Trulane, there were three lines. The Griffin Line, the Pheonix Line, and the Dragon Line. Now, the Griffin Line was basically the Guard force and Judges and explorers. The Dragons were the soldiers and weapons masters, and explorers like the Griffins. Now, the Pheonix were mages, for the most part. They were the lawmakers, the teachers and students, and the greatest of engineers. Now, nobody was necessary strict in their line, there were mages in all three, leaders in all three, warriors in all three, but that was the general lines. They weren't technically nobility, but in a way, they were an early form of it.


"It was extremely clear to me that Arryngale took after the Griffin line strongly. Diligent in practice, natural with a blade, loyal to a fault, excellent leadership that was innate, morals that got her into trouble, and an obstinate fire that burned whenever she saw wrongdoings.” “You make me sound like some kind of vigilante vagabond.” “You were.” “.... Alright, I have to concede on that, actually.” "Anyway, the lines faded over time."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn nodded slightly. I can't help but wonder where the Thaumaturgists were in all of this? "But obviously they have survived, right? I mean, Arryn is a descendant of the Griffin line. They couldn't have disappeared completely."

 

[Dragongal]

"Of course not. They faded. Nobody knows why. And it's not like there was just one family per line. It just faded out, though. Some people, though, like Alistair and Arryn, for them, it still runs strong." Arryn stayed quiet for a bit, then said, "Is that why I blackout sometimes? and I can't hold back when I see and unfair fight?" Lenza nodded slowly.