Elandra just smiled at Tyri, and said," Oh yes Tyri I would love for you too teach me and just maybe I could umm maybe dress like you one time and try and dance, if you think they would enjoy my dancing like that." Elandra blushed she had been naked around others, but being semi-dressed and dancing umm seductively in front of others was something completely different and Elandra really wanted to try and learn that.

 She followed the conversation and she giggled a few times, and when Ivy said they would ahve to be drunk and Tyri replied Elandra also replied," Yes I absolutely agree with Tyri, I am not drunk and I find Kree quite attractive." Elandra gives him a smile and also smiles nicely at Tyri.
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With one fluid movement, Tyri turned to face the priestess, a smile on her face. “I would be honored to teach you how to move like me and to dress you up! Though now I am curious…are you trying to entice one of them?” she motioned over to Kree and Ivyain with her chin. “Which one takes your fancy?” Those pale blue eyes glimmered with mischief, her smile widening just a bit.

 Elandra smiled when Tyri said she would love to teach her to dance and dress, when she said if Elandra was trying to entice one of them. Elandra looked at Tyri as her face began to turn red, and when she asked which one she fancied her face turned bright red and she let out a eekk. She then said," Ummm no Tyri I just wanted to learn to dance like that, when.... ummm when I want to entice someone... umm yeah." Elandra was very flustered, for one she was right she wanted to entice someone, but Tyri didn't know it was all three of them she wanted to entice, this was the first time Elandra ever felt this way about a woman but there was just something about Tyri that got her very intrigued. She smiled at Tyri and let out a giggle as she thought about the beautiful half elf.

“Mmmmhmm…” she gave her a sly look. “Is it the one with a silver tongue and eyes? Or is he too…wild for you?” The girl’s innocence was rather charming and she couldn’t help but tease her just to see her blush. “I’ll show you the basics of a hip shimmy when we take a break in traveling. Maybe they can tell you if they liked watching. It isn’t as easy as one would think.” Tyri began to skip along once again. “Oh! Some of it requires a certain amount of flexibility…” In all honesty, she could easily go on and on about her dancing and such since she has done it since she was very young but she also had to remember that not everyone would start out where she is.

 Elandra blushed again," Well he is not too wild for me." Elandra is starting to learn as she giggles and then replies," Well that would be great, I would love that Tyri, oh I bet it is not you are truly amazing Tyri."  Elandra said all of that with a smile as she couldn't help herself looking at her, she was so open, and the way she danced, wow. Elandra just kept smiling, and replied, " Oh I bet you have to be very flexible I will need help with that Tyri."

 Elandra thought she was bad, she is actually trying to flirt with a female, badly but she was trying this upset her she had to check her faith to see if this was allowed, she sure hoped it was, she never bothered to look it up, but now there is a reason. She would say a prayer to Amot and kept smiling, " Yes when we stop for a bit you can show me everything."

 The Group moved  down the paths,  Kree and  Ivy in the Middle of the  Group for the Most part, as they were in the safety of the Trees...talkign over  some things   they would need to do in the city..Orlin. Stardancer, where to the  Back.  Lucly and Diana to the front'' Krwynn close to  the  cousins.

 in between  the  elves and the  ladies out from where  Tyri and Elandra

 Like a Ghost, a warden stepped from the Trees a ahead  and  jogged  down to Kree,Captain?... scout report Tou riders going   from Tou to Tork... they appear to be looking for  someone, as  a Caravan that his headed this way was stopped and questions asked... we will know  more when the  Caravan reaches   the trees.

  How Long before they  reach the Trees...


 ..By end of  day... Later  if they stop  for   Late meal.

 ..good.. that means we  should  reach them  about the   time they reach the  trees...Thank you... let us know  if you see any more   Tou Riders...

 Ivy  asked,..how many Tou  riders...

 24 horseman.. armored..but not knights...

 The   fellow   stepped into the trees  and was gone...

 A full squadron....

 A foolish Squadron... they  are   stepping into   lands   shared by Tork and  the  Tracewood, as  well as   Ironmound.. it is true  they have thier reach as well..but not to be stopping caravans.. we might have to  carry the names of   Dead Horsemen into the palace, if they are looking  for us..

“I will show you the basic moves. You have to start out with that before moving on to the more advanced things.” She chuckled before looking back back to where they were going. She softly hummed but it all stopped when the warden made his appearance. She listened quietly. “So preparing for battle then?” she said out loud, thinking that this was going to be interesting only in the sense that she could see what skills everyone possessed. Plus, the idea of learning unarmed combat piqued her interest.

 Elandra smiled and replied, " That would be great thank you Tyri, I will do my best, but my hips might be too thick to do some of the moves you do, and thank you Tyri."

 The Warden showed up and told the group of Tou riders, and then when Tyri said preparing for battle then, Elandra bowed her head said a prayer to Amot and then replied," Yes it looks that way, I will say many prayers for us, and may Peace be with us." Elandra got her staff, made sure her hand crossbow was ready and loaded and checked her twin daggers. She doesnt have alot of combat spells she is more healing and support but she was going to be ready, and she was very excited about Tyri teaching her to dance.

 The  day moved on , as did the arrows. Wardens would   pop  up on a Treebranch   and  waved to then, sending hand signals to  Kree, who would return them..

  There was  a Deep Bellow , of a  roar, deep in the forest.

 ..Forest Runner.. the one with the  small arms...

 Kree nodded,..Aye, but   Miles away.. The Wardens will chase it away or bring it  down before  they let it   threaten the trade road.

 he  said aloud  for those who were new,After my home was   attacked  , under the Guise of  a caravan..  The Trace Wood  and Black Timber  built    trade Roads.. they look open  and  clear, and well cared for...no places  for Ambush.... unless you are a druid or  a Warden...Wardens  are to Druids, what  Holy warriors  our to  Clerics... at any rate.. should a caravan  prove false.. or harbor  some false  folk  with in?  they  will be attacked
 from the trees ,a dn the   Forest will gain more wagons and horse. as well as equipment... the bodies  will be  taken deep into the forest to feed the creatures  and the trees.. save for Slavers  , who will be  staked to dead  trees or stumps, outside  forest.. as  a warning.

    "Sounds like a party."  Orlin said walking up.  He had started the night celebrating like others, but had gotten in a conversation with some herbalists.  A late night at the Druids fire learning about the properties of local plants and showing them his healing herbal soap had left him shy a bar but if he came through this way he would probably be able to buy replacements rather than having to make them himself.

    "Indeed, this life suits you little one."  His staff intoned out loud.  "Aren't you glad I brought you out this way?"

   Orlin glowered at the staff, "Watch your tongue old one, lest I bind you from speaking again.  You had no idea how this would turn out, indeed you could have gotten me killed and yourself bound forever."

   The staff chuckles, "Indeed, but apparently the sisters Kree follows have a plan for us.  I have sensed their hands directly involved in his fate and purpose and he seems to unwittingly serve the both of them as diligently as any cleric.  I wager the night they claim him from limbo will be a long one so he might as well get some practice now so as not to disappoint."

     another  warden  swung   down from the trees, and dropped lightly, ahead of the  Arrows.. Once more  the  warden ran straight to  Kree, as she made her  report,

  ..Captain?  there is still and hour or so of Daylight beyond the trees... the caravan has stopped  , Two miles away? they would have easily  made the tree line before the sun rested.

 ..did you  send out  a greeting party?

 ..No...Captain Quickshadow. My captain said,  if you were  leaving the trees this night, we would not  need tos end   a greeting party, but watch your interactions?... if you  stay in the treeline for the night,  then it will not matter, since the caravan will not only reach the tree, but have a healty  start to their  Journey to the  Town.

  There was a tilt of his head and  a sigh.well? that is good  for as  far as it goes? But, the merchants should be expecting  a greeting, or at least guides...so..Go tell your  captain we will leave the trees this night  and  approach the   Caravan to share thier fires...if..they prove false, or..those Tou riders show up. he looked at her    straight in the eye,..I expect aid from my brothers  and sister of the trace Wood.

 she nodded her  head rapidlyaye..and you shall have it.. I go to Tell my captain...  the   young elfmaid    rant to a  tree a few yards  down from them, Climbing up a tree, that..either had   well hidden hand holds, or, she was just good at it!

 waving his  Company forward,one of three things  will happen between now and the sun's wakening. We will ahve either , enjoyed  the good company of  merchants and traded  stories..... we will find they are thievs and such, and have to cull some....or..we wil find they are Bait  sent by the Tou Riders..and  we will have to kill them... Though Tou is an allie  with Ironmound, as  are we and the Trace wood... there  is always Tension between Tou and Elevn  strogholds... except for the  Rump lickers of  Ironwood.


 Ivy  smiled,..there was one  elfmaid  from Ironwood..she was nice...very nice...

 aye... she was that...and what good did it do her?

 she marks good   one , dancing at the   way stations on the trade road.. beats  have   an arrow  in you back ...

 ..if  i Recall she had  an Arrow  in her, pleanty...

 Ivy laughs  and Points at  Kree,..now see? Many a folk think Kree has no sense of humor.. I wonder if she  would remember my name?

 ..I would, if i was her?...most folks  remember those who did not pay them!

 Ivy shakes his head and Grins,..you should have been  the Court Jester, instead of the Captain of the guard!

 Kree's eyes  grew a bit dark......it would seem..i served the same purpose then. Making people laugh, while parading  about  in  costume

Tyri listened to everything as she walked/skipped/danced, humming softly to a song that was unknown to the others. At Ivy’s last statement about Kree, she stopped and looked to the two. “The way you made it seem Kree…was that you enjoyed your job. Do you not?” she asked softly, curiosity clear in those icy orbs of hers.

 Elandra smiled as the Kree and Ivy talked, of nice elves, getting paid  as well. Elandra thought they where both very good looking, but she also thought Tyri was amazing as well. " Nothing is wrong with making people laugh, and well lets hope it is a uneventful evening except for stories and fun, May Peace be with us."

  My cousin Jests.... Ivy laughed.

  ..I enjoy my 'job'...now. nothing is moresatisfing , then  setting people free... even if they have nothing left?....they are free to join our Village as Members of the Balck Timber..or...  both hands went up  as we  waved the black bow...Tracewood... some have families   or business and they go back..only to find they have been replaced.. or all is destroyed, so they come back..some?  Become arrows..hunting the   plains  , swamps and river banks for slavers and Pirates.. and all manner of enemies

 ..not all though..some, becomes one with thier masters, and serve willingly, even as we attack, they die, just like any other slaver...there is a fine  story, of how
 Kree garnered  the NAme  of Edhel-o gurth...

 Ivy.... he shook his head, then said to the Ladies ..after some....noterity .. i was given a Commison  in the  Palace as the  Captain of the guard.... you know what that  entails?..it means you walk around  in  the Green and Gold of  Ironmound.. wwith  a sword  and some other  'honored heroes '  who serve dunbder me...most of them were nothing more then some Ironmound   noble whose  father
  had  enough  gold  or plats to  pledge to the City's defesne....I got to escort...'ladies'.. he spit the word,..who were not  any better then some fisher's  wife in a Patch house town..but..her husband had  coin so she got to  come to th twice weekly, parties..now and then i was  forced  to dance  with such women.. and now and then i was forced  to show my  sword skills against some   noble or his  son... Though i was never allowed to Win... i made sure i never   lost.. and... i made sure  each and every contest  ended with a  nick on  the fellow's cheek, that looked  like the Rune for my name..

 ..all that came to an end when three Elven Ladies were brought into the palace to  be punished  as  non-charter whores.... I had my people... a nod  to Ivy..and a Grin form Ivy...

  who knew that reason these women were here to be punished, was because  they refused the  advances  of a certain Mage in Ironmound... I ...refused  to  carry out the Punishment which  would  be   a brand on thier chests ... None of my men dared   take up the  branding Iron.. two  'nobles  tried  but they left the palaces  short   one hand... The MAge sent  his  man at arms to over see the Punishment.. he was also a fellow   who fought me to a 'draw' when  the challenges were made  to liven up parties....

 Ivy Grinned,..the  fellow  was almost a foot taller  then Kree... as soon as he drew  his  blade to  Kill the Elfmaid.. Kree had slashed off his   right hand, as  cut his mark into the man's  forehead.....then..well..sort of cut the man's head off....

 ..I had  10 mean who were my guard, by the  time they were with me for a week,, they were troopers... those who could not take the training, either  died  or quit....
 they formed a ring around the three ladies  while i waled arpound that  ring with my hands in the air... and  asked 'who esle  wants to  brand  women , for refusing  the advances of a lech?

  Troops  came  running   from all directions..The Emperor  was  smiling  as his  concert  whispered to him...a Noble yelled something like ' you cannot   fight  all these men! You and your   guard will die for the sake of these Elven bitches!  and Kree just keeps walking around the ring  as alot of    bravos pulled thier blades, not that the troops  were  there...

 ..and  i answered.... If i would not defend  them, why would i defend you?....

the  Noble looked confused as some 60  troopers of the 100  , all filled the ballroom Floor   , putting thier backs to  Kree's guard and faced the   nobles, and
 dandy's who looked on... I was up in the Balcony with my bow..damn nice  show  from there..

The Elf maids  were given 10 gold coins each,..and were escorted   to  The Black Timber... Kree resigned his commission    and  70 troopers left the Palace  to become  Mercs or   join the  Tracewood  or  Black Timber.. a hand full went to the  Fur man's  chain to  settle down

 .My Father was...less then happy ..with the outcome.. so,  I went   and Joined out  friend Reedrick in Ironmound  as a Crimson  Arrow,...

  another   Warden popped out of the  trees and Waved  Kree forward, and   the  elf  sprinted  down the  road, hardly a sound or footfall left in the  bark and pebble  covered  road.

“Seems like it is not a simple life that you long for,” Tyri said softly after the story was completed. Her own life had been rather simple. They traveled and pulled in coin whenever it was needed but for the most part, they were content hanging on the outskirts of towns or cities, just enjoying each other’s company along with those who desired to see what they were all about. Protecting each other was a top priority and they would help others along the way if it was needed…but other than that, she didn’t have to worry about any pomp and circumstance. Ultimately, that sense of freedom was always prevalent. She watched as Kree ran off. "Seems you both make quite the bard," she chuckled and continued on with a sway in her hips.
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 Elandra listened to the story and she was amazed,  Elandra lived a very simple life for sure, sleep, study, worship, eat, and help others. Elandra has been very sheltered, she was raised in the Temple by a High Priestess of Amot her Mother. When Kree took off Elandra caught herself staring at his behind as he headed off. When Kyri said they both would make a good Bard, Elandra smiled and said," Yes I agree Tyri they both tell a very good story." Elandra smiled, and whispered to Tyri," Also they look damn good saying it as well don't they." Elandra giggled and tried to sway her hips like Tyri.

  Kree stood at the  woods  edge.. two wardens beside him as the rest of the Arrows caught up...

  they are ..roughly  a Mile away.. setting up camp?... they could have been in the portection of the trees in..what?.. half a candle?

 The Warden  shakes her head,could then be a Trap?... if they knew you reached the trace wood... it would not be hard for  someone , who has left the  trees , mention it to them in passing.. and those  riders  have not  come back from Tork.... I would  doubt they  would go  down the shore line , back to the City...

well.. we will see... have your people  ready.  If they are False, they may not attack on sight, but may seek to lure us in.... if they are.....frightened, but  enter  the wood  in the dark.. we should be fine, unless the riders come back.. if  they are false, after the    battle?  send wardens to claim wagons goods  and weapons, leaving nothing on the bodies   that can be of use to the people  of the Trace.

 what of You?

 we will collect some  coin, to be sure. But   your  poeple  can use   equipment and  goods  as anyone else does...as well as Horse,  if the riders   decide they must die.

Krwyn sttod near Kree, Ivy and the wardens and listens to their discussion about the possibility of a trap. "Has none of your wardens a bird as a familiar? Areal reconnaisance could learn us more about possible traps, as the Old One is too obvious, or another familiar that we could send to spy?" he offers as an advice.

“Mmm they sure do,” she broke into a grin and threw a wink at Elandra as they moved along. It seemed the priestess was lightening up which only made her grin widen. Maybe there was a wild streak in this one that was stunted given her upbringing…regardless, it wasn’t her place to question another’s faith. “I suppose that would make things a little handy though I would think they would have done that already?” she responded to Krwyn.

  The Wardens  turned to Krwyn,we do not have Razorhawks , such as  The Timber  does...

 Kree  watched the   camp and spoke  softly almost like thinking out loud...it  would not do  Ivy and Myself  any god, My Razor hawk Died.. Ivy's broke from him to rejoin the flock.. you only get one chance... though I hear  the wardens  seem to have more  follow them... Ivy and I are tainted by  are  years in the City,

 Tainted, maybe. By  no one seems to car  when we have to  do a task  inside the walls  where others  seems too  worried  to  do..aye?

 Aye.... Come... let us  be on our  way... go slowly.. Orlin and  Stardancer are not going to be folks   they have seen before.

 ..Luck to you and Yours  , Captain. I will have  a company of wardens ready to aid you...,Until you  leave the camp spot.

 ..if the folks  are just riders.. try to save the horse for the Tracewood.... If there be Knights on the horse... Kill the horses, and  pluck of the knights at your liesure..

  they shook arms,..Sisters  smile, Friend Warden...

 ..Sisters   smile  , Friend Arrow

 the   group  move dout into the  grasses, heading for the camp. a Few  wardens..if your  eyes  were  quick.. stepped from the trees, only to vanish in the tall grasses.

 Elandra smiled at Tyri, Elandra never felt so free, she was not talking or acting like a Priestess should, If Amot did not like her actions she would send word would she not. Elandra replied to Tyri," Yes and also Tyri you are absolutely gorgeous, lets hope this is a calm and peaceful night."

 Elandra got ready for anything as they headed for the camp, she hoped they where friendly but if it was a trap she would be ready. She smiled at Tyri and couldn't get enough of looking at her amazing body.

Krwyn moved some distance from Kree and Ivy deep into the high graas, almost without any disturbances at all. He takes a position at the flank, his bow ready for use.

“Thank you,” she smiled at the priestess. “I, too, hope that it is a peaceful night so that way we can dance and just be merry.” Chuckling, Tyri continued along the way, a bounce in her step. Of course it appeared as though she wasn't paying attention when in truth, she was very alert.

 the group neared   wagons  and a Gruff voice called out,..now..Ye be   them Trace Hugging elf's   te can come on it.. if not, let us   know so's we  kin  kil ya quick like, and go back to  our  food.

 Kree   Keeps  walking as he  calls back, You are Half  right, Son-of-stone...  we are elves and some other folk, and  we are friend to the tracewood..but no native to her we saw the camp, and thought it would  save us a few hours  travel to the   city , in the morrow, If  we started off   from here..

 ..what's yer name then , Elf!

 ..do not do it...

 ..Kree....Quickshadow.. and My company of Crimson Arrows...

 gods be damned.. can't you lie..just one time?

 Ye  can't be   him.. 'cause  you'd  be   10 foot tall , an' have   blazing  eye o' fire!

 ..now you jest!....  for  everyone is  10 foot tall to a Dwarf!

 there is alot of laughter  from the behind the  wagons,..Right then.. Com eon in.. we'll kill ya later if yer  false.. but at elast you'll have a full belly..

  ..could not  say?.. I am Myron Green Leaf  , or something... always tossing yhour name around, like a bloody flail!

 ..It is my name, is it not...whether  it means   fear to some, or  respect to others, is not  foe me to say..

 ..I swear..if they have  Bean soup.. i may just kill them for that...

 Elandra smiled at Tyri, and said," Yes maybe when we get to a town you can help me find some dancing clothes all I have are my vestments and armor." Elandra had never seen a beautiful women be so open and revealing before, it was opening Elandra's eyes very much.

 Elandra smiled at the Dwarf and asked," Peace be with you, do you have anyone sick or hurt I am Elandra Jalvian Priestess of Amot, and I would gladly help them out." Elandra smiled as she lowered her head and uttered a short prayer to Amot.