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Development Journals and Discussion / Will's Black Book of thoughts...
« on: April 03, 2010, 04:49:42 pm »
http://forums.layonara.com/recent-approvals/266582-willow.html (//Character Sub//)

*this little black book's cover is stained with ink blots and has various scuffs over it's front. Upon opening it looks just like a normal notebook, the blank pages however have a strange but unusually artistic sort of handwriting upon them.*

Willow lies back on her bunk, pulling out the book and she starts to write...



I did it. I got onto the boat, they think I am William. I tried hard to fit in with the other lads, which may sound impossible for someone like me, someone who doesn't fit in anywhere. I enjoyed disguising myself, pretending I was someone else. Somehow they accepted me as part of the crew. For once in my life, I actually felt I might belong...
I was looking forward to being aboard, ships always remind me of home .... I liked being on them. Although mainly, I really need the coin.
It was just going to be a cruise, I'd take some orders, I'd get some of the spoils.
But things are never that easy.

There was a big man, I hated him with a fury. His name was Jericho. When first boarding the ship, I asked a question and he moved my way staring down at me. I stared back up resolute, though I was shaking a little. I always got nervous around people, I was always shy around people, and I hated that. It made me look weak. He punched me soundly in the eye, and I fell to the ground with a thud like it was effortless for him.
I felt my anger raging inside...
Then I felt a hand at my shoulder.. looking to the side I saw no-one was next to me. Then I heard that amused chuckle again.
'My my, what a temper... Keep it in check dear, before they make you walk the plank...' Another manical laugh that slowly echoed away. I was glad it shut up already.

I got to know the rest of the recruits... there was Jimmy, another Tilmarian. I started to trust him a little at first but the way he keeps smiling my way... as if he knows something, knows my secret, that scared me... perhaps I wouldn't get far after all.
Then there was Purple, a dwarf with a ridiculously fancy outfit who ended up being the ship's cook. I don't think he could really harm a fly so I needn't be wary of him I don't feel.
Among the others were Kurn, who knew his stuff when it came to boats, the little mischievous Nonac, A big man with one eye, and the one they call "Naster." The two latter are the ones I trust least of all.

At one point Jimmy was ordered to have dinner with the captain although I did catch the First Mate mentioning there was a chance she'd slit his throat being the way she is. Whether he was joking or not, I kept to the shadows and slowly followed. I had a bad feeling about this Captain, and I intended on finding out the reasons for these things. Perhaps it was just my hopes that the other 'recruits' would 'understand' me and that I actually might make some friends. I was doubtful though, I have to say. Some of them had made me laugh harder than I had in years with their sea shanties... maybe they were misfits too. I'd soon find out ...I was sure.

While debating this in my head, hiding behind something and dropping eaves, I heard the Captain tell him to go and pick a fight with one of us.
My instincts were right, something was up.
I had a plan in my head already... I asked myself why I was helping this man.
I honestly don't know, only that I did.

I tried to whisper to him to fight me on the way up as I caught up. He looked surprised and I could tell he was about to argue but I explained I could act it out, let him win. That way he'd be completing the order without ending up a bloody corpse on the floor. That would certainly ruin my plans to have some allies for once instead of trying to do everything alone...
It was actually working pretty well. One of us would swing a punch and stop before it him them, then we'd pretend to react to the pain. I laughed a little and was enjoying the fighting and the competition so much I almost forgot I was supposed to be letting him win.. but the crew fell for our act the whole time and I pretended to be knocked out after some pummeling.

I lay still and held my breath as the wind blew lightly. Then I heard some stomping... it got louder. And louder.
Suddenly I was lifted off the ground like a feather and slung over a shoulder.
"Time to take out the trash." Jericho grunted. I opened one eye a crack. The last time he'd said that... he'd tossed one of the crew overboard...
What an idiot I was!
Maybe I really would have been better off alone, maybe I would have been stronger.
Anger is what makes you strong... I should have known that.
I panicked as death loomed before me.
Some of the other crew were talking, I couldn't make out what they were saying. I struggled but couldn't get free.
He started to move closer to the ships edge.
Was my life really over at nineteen?
Apparently not as I was tossed and my back slammed against the sides of the ship. I struggled to my feet, and he told me to jump. I drew my sword. He laughed in my face.

I wasn't going to go down without a fight!
With the rain beating down I gripped my blade and growled, and I noticed some of the others coming over, Nonac was hiding a trap near me.
Jericho stormed over and I managed to get in a blow, but he was too strong and I got beaten to the ground.
I never thought the others would help me.
But they did, they saved me.  
As I lay on the ground ... I thought... maybe they do care. Maybe I was wrong. Friends do make you stronger. I helped someone, and they helped me back. Is this what having a friend is like? I can't remember. I never thought the world was a very fair place. Maybe I was wrong...

Maybe I was wrong...



The book snaps shut.

Looking over at the others in their bunks, her hard features soften a little and she turns over pulling up the covers.

A small cackle 'Wiiillloooow...'

"Go away." I grumble.

'Now now, is that any way to treat me, how inconsiderate. And I have to say it looks like you're getting soft...!' The Voice scoffs.

Silence.

'Willow! You can't just blank me like this!'

"Watch me." I pull the covers over my head to sleep, a smile spreading on my face.
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General Discussion / Happy happy birthday....
« on: March 28, 2010, 07:18:09 am »
to Xiaobeibi! aka Galathea :)
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General Discussion / Oops! Just saw the calendar...
« on: February 14, 2010, 04:00:08 am »
... and it looks like we have another birthday, so happy birthday to Link092 ! :)
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Rumour Has It / A report to the Rofirenites
« on: February 11, 2010, 11:06:39 am »
*Keppli is seen dashing up two steps at a time into the temple at Vehl... looking scruffy and out of place with twigs and such in her hair, muddy cheeks and boots, and she skids to a stop looking around for someone of high position to talk to gritting her teeth angrily*

"I saw this guy past Wayfare right... said he was one of you Rofies. Load of rubbish if ya ask me. Ya might want ta know he was scamming travelers and merchants by making 'em pay coin to go past the gates! I just rode past him myself, freedom shouldn't cost a  thing.

Oh, right right... he was sort of big-ish, wore plain-looking leathers and had a huMOUNgous moustache. Kinda guy I just wanted ta punch in the face.

So erm... I say ya should have a word with that guy, or... something. Cause there's definitely something up here"
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**//OOC character submission for reference//

http://forums.layonara.com/character-approvals/256942-new-character-sub.html **

*tapping a walking stick as he walks... Badger paces around the Krandor hospital. He often visited the place to give a helping hand around.*

"Another victim of the dangerous world we live in... there is always someone who is calling for help. I just hope from the bottom of my heart than none go unheard..."
*he sighs, running a hand through his pure white hair as if its some habit of his*
"It seems this one was attacked by the hordes of ogres that roam in the grasslands just on the outskirts of this town I recall..." *he says in a quiet, almost calm voice, running a hand along a big nasty-looking bruise and some cuts on the mans arm (as if he was punched with some force... or beaten with a club) and as he does so the man cries out in pain*

*Badger quickly shuffles through various scrolls and papers his eyes darting over the pages. They appear to be notes, diagrams, labels, all filled with precise information and images seemingly of different herbs, plants, weeds and the like. As he moves his finger across the page, he stops at one part and taps his finger on it..*


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Comfrey - helps heal broken bones, reduces bruising and swellings from knocks and falls.
An ointment can also soothe those ailed with burns and scalds.
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*he pushes his spectacles up his nose...*

"Ah... it is as I thought."
*quickly he goes about to grating a part of the comfrey and mixes it to a paste with some water. He then applies the salve to the mans arm, the man jerks a bit hesitantly but relaxes a bit as the ointment begins to work a little.*
*laying a hand that looks tanned and perhaps a bit like the texture of wood on the man's head... he murmurs a few prayers in gnomish before pulling up the covers and shuffling out the room, collapsing on a chair somewhere looking very worn and weary from a hard days work.*
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General Discussion / Happy Birthday Zoogmunch/Rocky!
« on: December 28, 2008, 06:45:24 am »
[SIZE=24]Happy Birthday to ya Zoogmunch!

Have a great day old man . . . and don't eat those jelly babies all at once!
[/SIZE]   ;)
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General Discussion / Stuck bank chest
« on: October 09, 2008, 12:16:58 pm »
Okay, I've just seen a bank chest in the Deliar Merchant House stuck open, so can someone go check if it's theirs, for their valuables?
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General Discussion / Layo fanart
« on: October 08, 2008, 11:06:35 am »
Okay not sure if anyone else has done any Layo art but... if not then here is some! I was a bit bored when the server was down, so I decided to draw the troupe 'Two halves and a Pint'. I know it's not very good, but I was just trying to see if I could get the characters across by doing a mixture of :
a- looking at the portraits
b- remembering the clothes worn in-game
c- some.. err... imagination?

Anyways, sorry in advance if I haven't done them well, but I hope you all like it anyway... even if you don't, as long as this makes you laugh! :D

P.S. looks a bit blurry at first, but click on the pic for 'full-view' and you can see it better.
Thanks ;)

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General Discussion / Away from Layo for awhile.
« on: July 25, 2008, 05:13:56 am »
Hi everyone! I will try not to type too much, so you won't fall asleep on me, but just to say that Keppli won't be around for about a week, as i am going on holiday tomorrow.:D

It's really exciting, as you probably all know yourself, but it's even better for me, as i have never been abroad before! I will therefore be stuffing my face with croissants and french cheese... not to mention i might see the Tour de France coming back. ;) Well. Maybe.

I wish you all have a great holiday too, whenever you go on yours, and if you've been, i hope it -was- great!;)

I'm gonna miss Layo, so if you like, you can RP that Keppli went on a big wander and didn't stop with her wanderlust itching at her feet... or Rp that she decided to stay at WhiteHorn for awhile. Take your pick.

See you all soon!
*Keppli waves to all her good friends*
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