The Blood Moon Ceremony!

Riders have been sent to find all mambas and give them a message from Nocra, the Queen of all Mambas which reads;

The Spirits Are On Our Side

[10:03] Nocra Neuman Once the battle had ended she returned to the caves, drenched in a fresh coating of blood from her fallen foes. Her weapons were dripping with gore and left splatters of blood and flesh upon the floor when s he threw them to the ground. Stretching her weary muscles she smiled broadly sighting Rahl awake and returned from his hunts. "Sawubona Umthakathi.", she murmured in a respectful tone. "I have great news."

[10:09] Rahl Bellic would eye the blood splattered weapons and could scent the unmistakable tang of battle upon her, he stepped forwards watching her with the dark hollowed eye sockets of his mask, he tipped his hat to her,"Sawubona Alfa" *craning his head,"You have bees in battle and return whole.. such is great news enough ta bees sure but I be thinkin you have odder news, tell mees of it" *nodding slowly, as he absently began to look upon his belt for something

[10:13] Nocra Neuman A wild grin formed upon her lips and she gazed up to him with an excited expression, all of her malicious planning was finally coming together. "I returned last night from travels and finds a small band of Mamba sharing land with a panfer tribe. Dey havs acknowledged Nocra be Queen of the mamba people and I haves summoned them to come here for a Blood Moon Ceremony in one hands time. Also we havs two new mamba who havs pledged to me and joined the Blood Moon tribe. Tems bees called Kadija and Canka."

[10:20] Rahl Bellic listened to her and nodded,"All dis bees great news ta be sure, and new blood within dey Blood Moon be sorely needed and greatly welcomed" *nodding,"How many ous dey tribes you speak will come? We be needin a strong tribe, a strong family ta be pushin back dis darkness... such pain dey spirits feel at all dem dat have gone ta dey shadows... weighs heavy on mah heart.. make ma arms, legs an back burn wit dey burden of its... dey Dante... he be needin ta pay... an not jus his life... his mana need be taken... to strengthen dey tribe"

[10:25] Nocra Neuman She nodded while listening to his mouth words, he who had the whispers of the spirits was surely one to take advisement from. Rahl alone was her sole council, she did not heed any others opinions or judgments. But he was the Umthakathi of the Blood Moon, a position that garnered her respect. Drumming her fingers upon her thigh she dug her nails into her flesh at the mere mention of Dante's name and a fury washed over her, "Not just hims will pay. But hims people wills pay as well. He commanded the Alar, but they were the ones who spilled the blood of our people. They too musts suffer as we have."

[10:39] Rahl Bellic nodded slowly, he had traveled many lands since the Bloodmoon had been scattered to the winds, sat at many tribes fires and spoken to them of the spirits. He had found lone kin that had lost their ways and shown them the true path and traditions of their people... all this was his purpose, a burden and a joy, he smiled a small smile behind his tangle of a beard,"Dis bees true... him and his people need pay... but I be thinkin dat payment should be harsh, as yous no doubt agree... yet dey spirits bees tricky... dey think iffen dis tuusie rage against dey mamba blood... we should not jus take life... but seed life within his bloodline... so much so... dat he would kill him whole family ta make it clean" *he chuckled,"Can yas see it? Dey horror in him iffen he knew his line would forevers bees a line ous our people... and him would never be able ta roots it out"

[10:44] Nocra Neuman Her eyes widened with a dark hint of glee. "I havs a plan! We will sends our men to seed his women... as many as we can finds and they will kill each odder fores us.", she said with a clap of her hands, speaking as if it was her idea all along. Already she could see it in her mind of how it might actually work and how Dante would be so livid if it were to happen. A wicked cackle of laughter emanated from her lips and she smirked up to the Spirit Speaker, "Dis bees a good plan, yes?"

[10:50] Rahl Bellic chuckled and nodded,"Iffen his madness and soul rot hold true, he will kill each and every soul dat ous blood creates, it is a grand plan, dey spirits approve.. to answer him death wit ous life... yet not jus dey females, dey males as well, him son... will sire a mamba child... and as will dey sons ous his alars, der strength will bring life to ous people... and iffen him kill each and all dey will grow to hate em... and in time he will bees wit nothin"

[10:55] Nocra Neuman She loved to play dirty and mambas were notorious for being tricksies. Rather than immediately rushing upon their enemies in a war, they would begin with making the Alars turn upon one another. And then when it was time and the mambas had gathered in force, they would be ready to exterminate the rest of the Alars that remained. This plan gave Nocra both things that she wanted, more fresh blood to repopulate the mamba people and to make the Alars pay for what Dante had done. She flashed Rahl a sinful smile, her coal black eyes gleaming with impish plots; "I will announce dis plan to our people during the Blood Moon ceremony."

[11:03] Rahl Bellic nodded with a smile, "Dey spirits will bees joyed wit dis plan Nocra... you will see ous people restored and ous enemies shamed.. as dey will be used ta bring forth dey next generation ous our people" *sliding his hand into his beared he began to slowly scratch as he was thinking or listening to something before speaking again,"Dey potion i will be needing ta cure yas grand daughter ous her evil spirits bees prepared.. I find dey last shrooms needed to finish dis morn.... now all needed is her willingness ta bees cured... she mus make her courage strong an come ta me when she bees ready" *glancing to Nocra as to say not to force her to much

[11:08] Nocra Neuman Resting the crude looking club on her shoulder she nodded several times and slid her free hand down to rest upon her belly. "They wills bees shamed, yes. And they will blame only Dante fores this. And we will tell his people whens they asks why we bees doing this to them, that it is Dante to blame. His own peoples will turn upon him and we will laughs." She was confident in their plan now and even more so now that she knew she had the blessings of the spirits and their ancestors on their side. "It will begin affers the Blood Moon Ceremony is completed. Do you needs any ting to prepare for it?", she asked making certain their Umthakathi would be well supplied for anything he may need to complete the upcoming rituals during the gathering. When he spoke of her grandchild she nodded and added simply, "I will lets her know you bees ready when she is."

[11:15] Rahl Bellic smiled as she agreed with him and the spirits, "I will not need much, fiery drink to wash dey potion down, an I be askin yas to inform any odder shamans ta bees meetin wit mees, as you speak wit dey alfa's i will bees speakin wit dem dat have ear fer dey spirits... wees will bless dey union ous our peoples once more"

Forming A Plan For Revenge

At this point, the plot has thickened and we now know what Dante has killed off so many mamba. However this is a grave mistake and Nocra will not tolerate any more bloodshed against her people and refuses to allow the mamba people to slip into extinction. Dante must be dealt with. Instead of caving into that Alars demands, she has held council with her second in command and family members to discuss an idea to rectify the situation. Read more to find out what it is!

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[09:19] Nocra Neuman Plopping down onto the throne of bones formed by the remains of her enemies, she reclined against the armrest and spun the dagger given to her by Dante in hand. Glancing over to Rose and Rahl she gestured to the two seats in front of her so that they could sit and discuss a matter of seriousness. "That tuusie thinks he has the upper hand but he will learn how cunning the mamba people can be.", she said boldly while slapping the flat side of the blade against her palm. "I have two ideas I would like to propose for your advisement my Umthakathi." Her invitation for them to sit before her was more of a command but a welcoming one that was rarely extended to one who had not yet filed their teeth or tasted meat of men. But Rose was not just any outsider, in her veins ran the blood of her own and here in this den of mambas she would be peacefully welcomed.

[09:23] Black Rose Gurbux (DaniellePoole1 Resident) she looks to the doc and would shyley smile and nods as she walks over this time her steps made a sound. once she reached the fire she then would crouch down and slowly took a seat. Then she looks to her gran and softly spoke " gran you don't mind me taking my eye patch off do you its starting to rub ?" she asked before taking it off she ahd not shown her, her left eye as it was just a birth mark in a way and she just covered it up as most didn't like the look of it. She then would see the invitation to sit she looks to the doc " you go first your the guest and passably a new resident here in my home and also ...a elder " she smiles she was a respectful person when she wasn't being a brat and playful.

[09:27] Rahl Bellic nodded and at Rose as Nocra beckoned him forwards, he sat down and a low grumble followed, his hand reaching up and removing his wide rimmed hat, revealing a massive tangle of dark hair that spilled out from under it like a giant tangled mat... "Dis Dante also upsets me greatly Nocra... dey spirits call fer his blood"

[09:34] Nocra Neuman "I have two plans... in mind. We need to decides if either bees any good." Rolling onto her side she stretched out her legs and dangled them over the side of the other armrest, "Plan one is that we capture a random tuusie. Mabees someone we dislike or an enemy of Sanguis. And we force hims mouth open and files hims teefs so he looks like a mamba. Then we dress hims like a mamba so he fits the part. Next we cuts out hims mouth pink so he can't speaks any mouth words and then we brings him to Dante. Dante is a dumskated tuusie and won't know that this fake mamba isn't really a mamba and he will kill him for us and then gives us the reward. Once we haves the reward then... we eliminate Dante!" For effect she twirled the dagger in hand then jabbed it into the top of one of the skulls on her chair. Giving them a moment to process her plan she continued a few ehn later, "Plan two is.. we finds the two tribes he telled us abouts and find the man he wants deads and the daughters belly fruits. We tell them Dante is hunting them and that they would be wise to pledge allegiance to Nocra and form a bond with these mambas and teach them the true ways. We unites an army and then, we go to war against the Alars."

[09:41] Black Rose Gurbux (DaniellePoole1 Resident) she followed and took a seat lifting her foot up to the edge and held it there " gran was he the one that took you and gave that threat to you? " she asked softly. her facial expression had grown cold again she hardly revealed her true face to any one but she trusted her great gran and this one her gran seemed to had great trust in. While she listened to her grans plans she took her eye patch off revealing her purple and blue eye that seemed to have a bit og a glow in the dimness of the cave. "I will do what you want me to do But i wont hurt any unborn child as long as that child isn't harmed I'm fine anything else i will ...." she raised her hand to her sight and looked at her sharpened nails that seemed to be sharpened to a point " ill do what is needed ....it wont be the first time Ive had to do something like this "

[09:47] Rahl Bellic nods slowly,"Yous second plan bees closer in line ous mah soul, I would rather ous gather our brodders and sisi's and fight united against dis tuusie... bring him down to dey earth and bury him within i " *nodding as Rose spoke,"I agree... dis tuusie is mad, his soul is rotted, it would be a blessing to him iffen we slit his throat... I care not what slight dey Haud Deus has done to him, regardless of them being fallen, they do not deserve to be given to this tuusie..... " *nodding slowly,"Yet... we our family lies exposed.. and weak.. we need numbers to resist his wrath.. and to visit ous vengeance upon him"

[09:51] Nocra Neuman She nodded to Rose as she removed the eye patch and glanced curiously at her peepers for a minute but said nothing of it. Who was she to judge the condition of someones eyes when she too was born with her own birth defect that made her appear strange to others. "Yes, he is the one who took me and claimed to be responsible for culling the mamba population to near extinction. He came back today as he said he would return in three days when he last took me. His terms he proposed is that I must seek out a mamba who supposedly impregnated his daughter. He killed his own daughter for defending the mamba who gave her belly life. Now he wants me to find this mamba and gift the man to him.. in return he said he will stop hunting our people. But I refuse to give him any more of our blood. For even though the mambas of other tribes are not born of my belly, they are still my children. I am the Queen of ALL mamba people and refuse to ever allow a dumskated tuusie like him to take one of my own." With that she spit on the ground and looked to Rahl who was silent for many ehn. There were few that Nocra gave respect to but Rahl was her trusted adviser and she heeded his guidance. When at last he spoke she nodded in agreement, "Good. we bees of one mind Rahl. I wish him to be purged and punished for what he has done. But firsts we must plan how to unite these fallen tribes and brings them back into the fold." Rising in her seat she tugged her hair forward and leaned forward to show them what she was doing. Pulling on one strand she coiled it around her finger until it broke, "As few, we are weak.. like this and break easily." Next she grabbed her entire ponytail and wrapped her fist around it then tugged hard but not a single strand broke, "But together, we will fight the Alar and rid him of this world."

The Alar Gives His Terms

As you read in my last blog post, Dante of the Alar had given Nocra three days and today he returned to give his terms. I won't give out spoilers, but it is pretty juicy role play that any mamba would be eager to sink their teeth into. Things are starting to boil and we'll have to wait and see how it all plays out.

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[06:36] Nocra Neuman Sits next to Rahl and fills him in on all the juicy details of her last 3 days and the capture with Dante of Gardar so that he'd be all caught up and able to help advise her.

[06:43] Mişş Ŧσяtυηє (Destind4u Randt) cups her hands to her lisp as she screams her voice echoing off the walls ov the caves," NOCRA..a.a.a.a.a.aaHH"

[06:44] Nocra Neuman Hears an eerie echo reverberating through the tunnels and her pulse quickened. "Come...", she murmured nervously and grabbed up her weapons.

[06:45] Mişş Ŧσяtυηє (Destind4u Randt) growls as shwe walks along the caves and she looks around the corners," nocra..." she blinks and then clears her throat," oh... there is a man to see you at the front gate... Dante Son of Jaym.

[06:46] Nocra Neuman Looks to Desti and gestures to Rahl, "This is my Beta and Umthakathi of the Blood Moons.", she explained so that there would be no quarrel between them. Hearing the name of the man she spoke of her pale flesh seemed to whiten even more and she clenched her jaw, a surge of hatred pumping through her veins, "Lead me to that tuusie traitor."

[06:47] Mişş Ŧσяtυηє (Destind4u Randt) looked to the man behind Tariq's grandmother and she then looked back to Nocra as she cleared her throat a bit and then back to the person as he is spoken of and she hmm'd softly as she ," not sure what a beta is,' but yeah sure.. follow me.":

[06:47] Rahl Bellic inclinde his head to the women as he was introduced,"Sawubona" *before following

[06:51] Megatron (dante Caggles) Sees them all approaching and lets out a bit of a grin "Ohh look what happened to show up" He would turn his attention back to Dest, "You brought me a Queen how nice of you" He looks towards the man and then towards Nocra "So, What is the outcome"

[06:52] Nocra Neuman Halts her steps a wary distance away from the treacherous man who dared to stand before her. After what he had done and told her, she had every right to slay him on sight. But she forced herself to remain calm knowing that is she acted rashly that the consequences might be dire for her own people. Her eyes burned with a sense of loathing and she stared boldly at him. She waited for him to speak and glanced over to Rahl, thankful to have her second in command beside her. "Why have you come.", she demanded, waiting to hear the terms he had said he would propose in three days time.

[06:57] Megatron (dante Caggles) Grins as he hears her words "These terms are rather quiet simple you see, I told you that you could keep the knife that has slain hundreds if not more of your kind, I am a man of my word, HOWEVER, The time has come where we must talk about why you was chosen as the person for this task." he then looks the man over to the side of Nocra "She is in no harm and we have business too attend too."

[07:01] Rahl Bellic watch the tuusie evenly, the dark hollows of his bone mask hiding his eyes from view, Nocra had told him of her talks with this man and that this man may have been responsible for the destruction of many other tribes, his spirit would be a powerful addition to the tribe to be certain, "Oh but ya business be quite interesting ta me... see I be dey Umthakathi.. dey one dat puts ous people on dey path.. no matter what tribe, I am father to all.... some o dem tribes ya butchered were those that I had known... dey spirits weep and nash teeth wit yous presences and I would learn more of ous peoples great enemy" *keeping his arms crossed over his scared and tattooed chest

[07:02] Nocra Neuman "Rahl stays.", she said flatly, her words hinting to the fact that she would not negotiate on them. Crouching down she pulled the blade he had presented her in their last meeting out of her boot and clenched her jaw tightly. "What task? Chosen for what? For you to needlessly slaughter my people then boast about it?", she hissed venomously. Her fingers clenched tighter around the dagger so that her knuckles were as white as a ghost. It took every ounce of strength she had to hold back the urge to leap upon him and carve the heart out of his chest. "What do you want tuusie, speak your mouth words or be gones.", she added with a warning growl.

[07:07] Megatron (dante Caggles) Would let out a bit of a laugh as he heard both of their words "The Mambas i have slain in the past are gone, They are with whatever god your kind believes in, You asked me last we met why i did such a horrendous thing, and why i have been seeking you out for years at a time, Rather simple, one of your kind has corrupted my blood line and now there in Alarian mamba mix, This had to be dealt with i can not and will not allow my blood line to be tainted, You being the self proclaimed Queen of the Mambas would of been able to stop this HAD you not been hiding, Your people had been invading the lands of Alar for too long, Had they just kept it at that all would be fin, BUT when one of your men took the Doombringer Kid and raped her and impregnated her actions had to be taken, The man is still on the lose, you are now responsible for hiding the man who did this,YOU TWO must seek out those who was with the Haud Deus Mambas and find the thing that raped the Doombringers daughter and either kill him yourself or bring him to me"

[07:12] Rahl Bellic listened then at the last part of what he said he could not help but laugh,"Dey Haud Deus?? Ya slaughter all dem mambas ous odder tribes because o dey dark ones? Ones dat eat women, dat eat dey weak? Who even try to eat mees cus dey heads was so lost they not even know what dey spirits scream at their deaf ears?" *he shook his head,"Ya tuusies be all dey same, ya see only wat ya wish ta see and not know anything of dey world outside yas walls... they people of dey Haud Deus be apart from odder tribes... ya quarrel be wit a fallen tribe and you kill and murder innocents so much dey blood not come clean from yous body... ya be a fool" *craning his head to the side

[07:15] Nocra Neuman She paced slowly while he spoke, her body shifting like a predatory and feral beast that looked about to pounce upon its prey. Yet she held back and listened as calmly as she could manage. His words surprised her when he explained the situation that had happened, though she did not know of the Doombringer's daughter that he spoke of... she did recognize the name of the Haud Deus. Turning her head to the side she spit in disgust and laughed in a haughty tone, "Them not be mambas. Them be urts... with bitey teeth who think they can get away without paying tribute to Nocra. I know of the Haud Deus but they do not follow the true ways of the mamba people." Turning her head to the side she listened to Rahl's words and grinned, "As my Uhmthakathi says, we says good riddance to the Haud Deus. Do as you wish to dems, we no cares."

[07:21] Megatron (dante Caggles) Burst into laughter at what the man said "Perhaps you mis understand what i am saying, The world knows the Haud Deus is dead or spread amongst the lands of others, Odin himself knows i have killed at least half a dozen of them smelly bastards, What i am saying is this so listen carefully Mambas, There is two other tribes of Mambas about in these lands that are not i repeat ARE NOT Haud Deus and they are always running in fear when me and my people show up, So the best way to have them dealt with is send some of their own kind to deal with them" He turns his attention back towards the man "And you speak of Walls i hide behind?, NAY i hide behidn no walls my open lands is where i fight and where i bleed, i need no walls to protect my lands" He then leans to the side and looks at the walls behind the man and grins a bit. He would step a bit closer to Nocra and the man. There is a big reward in it for the person who brings me the head of the man or even gives me knowledge of where the mamba who raped the Doombringers Daughter is hiding. You two up for the task or do more as you call them Innocent Mambas need to die till i find the man responsible?"

[07:25] Nocra Neuman Crouching down she scooped up a handful of earth and held it out towards Dante, "You sees this tuusie? This ground be soaked with bloods. Do not think me or mine people weak. You will stop your threats upon my people or it will be your people who pay the consequences." Blowing the dirt from her fingers she wiped her hand on her thigh then raised her chin in a regal and proud manner, "Now if you wants this mamba you claim sowed his belly fruits in this daughter... what is in it for me? If you can offer me something more dens a threat, then mabees I'll be interested in finding him."

[07:31] Rahl Bellic listened to Nocra as she spoke, nodding in the gesture she had made,"Dis is true... by all account ya owe us far greater blood debt den dis one dark kin has done to you, ya have yas honor slighted.. and so reap any in ya path... in such way you is no betta den dey Deus... yes?" *folding his arms over his chest once more,"We will need payment for the blood debt you owe us.. more than the word of a tuusie who feel he is not accountable to any... what stops you from hunting more of my childrens should we give you dis one? Your blood stained word? Such is worthless now"

[07:38] Nocra Neuman She began to pace again and tapped her chin while she thought about what to do. It was a difficult situation. The man Dante sought she did not personally know but still he was a mamba and already so many of her people had been slaughtered by Dante that to send another to his death was just one step closer to the extinction of her own people. "Who are dese two tribes you spokes of and where are they found. Also what does this mamba look like? Does he habs a name? When did he does what you says he did to this daughter?", she asked spouting off one question after the next to try to learn as much information as she could before making a decision on the mater. Hearing Rahls words she nodded in agreement and added, "My Umthakathi speaks truth... he cans sees the spirits of all you havs wronged and slain and if we are not appeased, you will forevers be cursed and haunted by the mamba people for all the innocent body reds you have spilled."

[07:43] Megatron (dante Caggles) Laughs as hears her words "Your land has seen blood shed, mine has seen blood shed, hell every land has seen blood shed,But if you think for one moment i will back down to you or your mambas you have another thing coming, I can make hell reign down upon this place day in and day out, I can make this place turn against their own kind and trust me when blood starts to spill and it puts family against family you will see what happens when i do not get my way, You actually think i owe you anything?, IF ANYTHING i would call it even i have slaughtered my own kids cause they stood up for the mambas, i slaughtered the Doombringers Daughter for corrupting our blood line, and should i find her child EVER i will remove his head from his shoulders, You say my word is worthless yet has your bloodline been corrupted by such foul beast outside of it do you not wish to keep YOUR bloodline pure as the way it was when you was brought into these lands, If anything your blood stained word is worthless to me and my people, His attention turns back towards Nocra and grins a moment "The Mambas you seek are called Makucha and Sa Fora Ost, i do not have maps to these lands as if i did they would be they would all have met their end by now, YOU SPEAK as if i owe you some kind of debt for slaying your people, NAY it is your people who owe my people a debt your kind corrupted our blood lines and before any more blood is shed i will give you two personally two weeks to come up with the man who is responsible for this. He walks a bit closer to Nocra as he leans down in her face and puts his lips almost on hers as he whispers "Your Move Queen of Mambas" He then steps back a moment and looks them both over.

[07:52] Rahl Bellic shook his head, listening to his ravings,"We do not see any corruption in bloodlines... we accept even those not born from mamba to follow in our steps.. after ritual has been preformed, we only care for the strong, for those dat can be showin strength in spirit ta match ous heritage such strength not be solely ones blood..." *craning his head to the side as he listened to his bloody tale, and perhaps as if he was listening to something else as the wind picked up,"Your soul be weak, be rotted, to kill so many ous your own kin... for what? Purity ous ya blood? A word out ous place from yer childrens? How does such strengthen ya family? When all are dead and you stand alone will yous bees dey stronger for it?" *shaking his head slowly,"You shall see dey falseness ous your ways.. at dey end... I say you give us a Tuusie bargain, one dat only satisfies you... I would allow you to never find dis child, or dis one dat cause you to kill your family, for it seems he has not even needed to raise a blade wit his own hand to cut you so deeply" *glancing to Nocra,"Though it is Nocra's choice in this... I give her my blessing and the blessing o dey spirits for what ever she decides in dis..."

[07:56] Nocra Neuman When he leaned forward and his foul breath stench washed over her lips, she was tempted to thrust the dagger clutched in hand up through his jugular. But before she had time to act, he wisely withdrew. Keen hawk like orbs fixated intently upon him and she growled low, "You would kill your own bloods because you hate mine so much?", she asked in disgust. "What is the name of the man you says did this? And what is the name of her belly fruit who still lives?", she added still awaiting a few details from him that he had neglected to explain, "What does they look like? How can I finds a faceless and nameless mamba?" With a huff she shook her head and walked closer to Rahl, consulting with her second in command for his opinion. The weight of the situation weighed heavily on her mind, she did not wish to go to war... not yet, not when her tribes were so scattered and their numbers at an all time low. A strong ruler was a wise ruler and knew when not to provoke a situation. But at the same token she could not ignore what he had done. How much innocent blood he had spilled. He would need to face his actions and be punished for them. Slowly she began to form a plot, one that might trick him into believing he was getting what he wanted while ultimately fulfilling her own agenda. Forcing a smile to her lips she spoke in a calmer voice, "Yes... a bargain. You says there is a reward if we brings him to you, what is this reward you offers?"

[08:02] Megatron (dante Caggles) Dante would pull a small bag of gems from his belt as he tosses them towards Rahl "Those Gems are what was given to us by the High Jarl of Torvaldsland when he asked me and my people to help protect them from the warriors of Sais "He would look towards them both "Had i known what the mambas name is or even what he looks like i would not be here now would i, NO if i had the information that i needed that blade you hold in your hand would be used one last time to kill the vile beast. Those Gems are only part of the Reward you find me this man and bring him to me i will award you and your lands here with two of my finest bosk and a cache full of weapons and armor" He shrugs his shoulders "As i said the choice is upto you, With in two weeks i expect results"

[08:06] Rahl Bellic glanced down to the gems as he opened the bag, remaining silent as he made his offer of lands and weapons, livestock as well, all quite useful things for such beleaguered tribe, he heard his mention of two weeks before, chuckling,"Wit dat blood stained knife der, ya could have killed dey one ya sought and never know iffen he kept his tongue, ya kill ya daughter who was taken by dis mamba... so you have not even her eyes to tell you iffen it be him... " *passing the bag of gems to Nocra,"So any one dat we bring ta ya, who may be dey one, will satisfy yes?"

[08:11] Nocra Neuman She reached over to Rahl and took the pouch of gems from his hand and poured a few into her palm to examine them. One of the sapphires had been carved into the shape of a beast it seemed and she put it in her mouth trying to determine if they were fake and made of glass. Spitting it back into her palm she tied the pouch to her belt and sighed. Pretending as if she gave in to his demands. "Very well tuusie... we will seek this mamba out for you and return to meet you within two hands time for the remaining payment.", she spoke in a serious tone keeping her features stoic and nodded to him to affirm that they had an agreement. "My Umthakathi must prepare us for this tasks... we will need time to prepare ourselves and converse with the spirits. When I find the one you seek I will send you word." Hearing Rose chime in she looked over her shoulder and held a finger to her lips gesturing for her to be silent. She didn't want Dante knowing that the woman behind her was her blood.. the less he knew about her and her family, the better.

[08:14] Megatron (dante Caggles) Looks at the man and his words rang true, Dante was more of a doer then a thinker, Perhaps he was right How would he be able to tell the difference and then just like that an idea popped into his head "You claim the Haud Deus was not a part of your tribes they are dark ones, I have seen enough mambas in my day lord knows i slaughtered enough of them, I am sure i could tell if he was the one, Hell to me even if you bring me just one more Mamba be it him or not and we call this whole thing good, But i know you two would not just sacrifice any Mamba to be brought to their death " He then looks at Nocra and grins once more "Good, I shall await the final prize at the end, Should you come to me with this person then i will tell you where i have stored the bodies and give you the reward you so deserve, BUT should you fail to give me what i seek with in the time allowed" He looks at Danielle and smirks "All hell will Reign down upon these lands and you will know the true powers of the Alar "

[08:20] Black Rose Gurbux (DaniellePoole1 Resident) she would see the gesture to be silent she would smile and giggle as she did as she was wont but continued to snuggle in to her she seemed very playful and soft. she then caught the eyes of one of the men and she looked back at him with her one light blue eye. IF they had noticed her giggling had toned down and her soft exprestions had gone cold and blank as she looks at him if only he knew what rose is and can do. Her hands and bear frozen cold skin was still touching against her nocra's bear skin she loved feeling the warmth of a humans body " need help with anything ?" she referred to nocra.

[08:20] Rahl Bellic as the man makes his final demands clear as well as his threats he glanced towards the girl that had tried to speak to Nocra,"Oh indeed dey powa oh dey tussie tribes be one dat wees know.. we will be seein in short time iffen you get dey deal you wish iffen we come to yous land or not..." *nodding slowly as he began to turn from the Alar glancing back to Nocra

[08:22] Nocra Neuman She scoffed at the Alars arrogance and grinned while reaching out in a gesture to shake his hand, "Izwe lethu...Dante, tsatsi lahao lefihlile.", she murmured in a voice that was eerily calm while speaking in her schendi words so that he would think she was forming an agreeing bond with him. Drawing her hand back she stepped away from him and gave Rose a pat to comfort her. "Come with me... you must meet Rahl. He is the Umthakathi I said I would find to see you." Glancing over her shoulder she called out to Dante, 'We will meet again soon tuusie for trades!"

[08:23] Megatron (dante Caggles) Smirks as he looks at them both and makes his way back to the wagon and out of these lands

Threats Against The Mamba People

Tal Mambas and nosy Tussies, It's been a while since I updated the blog, so I thought today I would. I have an intriguing new storyline going on with Dante of Gardar and hope to involve many mambas into it. Feel free to read along or join in! I have now settled down in a new cave located at Sanguis Eros Island. If you're a wandering mamba looking for a group to join, seek out Nocra Neuman in role play. Hope to eat you soon, I mean meat...erm meet!  Sincerely, Nocra aka Queen of all Mambas

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[07:00] Megatron (dante Caggles): /me Always did hate boat rides and stepped off the boat with Nocra in Tow "So this shall be fun for one of us at least" He then does an about face and moves further into his lands"

[07:05] Nocra Neuman So focused on being angry that she had been bound and captured, she didn't notice initially who it was that held her binds. Seething with anger she refused to look at the man the entire voyage to his homelands. From time to time she would test her binds, summoning all the strength in her body in a vain attempt to break the cords that tethered her wrists. But each time she was rewarded only with a tightening of knots and she cursed venomously. When he removed her from the ship and began to stroll towards the encampment in the distance, she staggered and tripped several times over loose rocks and growled in frustration. "Release me tuusie! You've no reason to have captured me!"

[07:08] Megatron (dante Caggles) Looks down at her and smiles a bit "Oh My dearest, If only you knew how much of a reason i had to capture you. My little Mamba Queen" He would move his right hand along her face softly as he felt her skin upon his "For years now you have been hiding and hiding well, And for years you have evaded many Armies but on this day, You my little Mamba Queen will no longer be feared by Armies of Men" He then attempts to grab her by the throat and pull him closer to her as he hears her growling at him.

[07:14] Nocra Neuman Defiant onyx hues flashed with surprise and widened slightly when his hand extended and his calloused fingers curled around her esophagus. Instinctively she hissed in annoyance at his bold attempt to frighten her but there was only one thing she valued in this world and that was her life. Recognizing that she was temporarily at his mercy she opted not to provoke him and struggled to inhale a calming breath. Gazing up to him she processed his words, mulling them over in her mind and studied his features. The beard threw her off and it had been so long since they had last crossed paths that she nearly didn't recognize him... but there was a small hint of a memory beginning to surface. "I do not hide. The queen of all mambas has no reason to. I go where I please when it pleases me.", she answered then added, "Tell me the name of my captor. You seem to know me?"

[07:17] Megatron (dante Caggles) Would press just a bit harder on her neck as he leans in and whispers in her ear "You would remember me from the day of Either the Kelds of Alar OR the Black Myst when i was but an Alar living the life of a pirate. The name be Dante Alar Chieftain and you my dear do know who i am, We both know each other very well "He would put his lips a mere inch or so maybe a bit closer to hers as he whispers again "You do remember me don't you?"

[07:22] Nocra Neuman Awaiting his reply, her gaze flicked towards the cemetery behind him and the scent of rotting corpses greeted her nostrils. Under typical circumstances such a sight would not frighten her but being bound and captured she presumed only the worst. Assuming that his purpose for dragging her to such a place was to toss her body into one of the swallow graves. Her lips curled back when he tightened his grip again, snarling like a cornered beast she exposed the filed row of her teeth at him. The sharpened points designed for the sole purpose of carving warm flesh from bone. Perhaps she hoped it would intimidate him and cause him to loosen his hold so she could flee. But when he spoke she suddenly went motionless and silent. Again she snapped her gaze up to his face and blinked twice in a combination of disbelief and puzzlement, "Dante?", she whispered in a dazed tone, "No... surely not. He is dead. They are all dead. And if you were him, why then would I be bound?"
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[07:29] Megatron (dante Caggles) Shows her the Scar he has on his right arm from the encounter they first had "You do remember this right?" he would step back a moment as she exposed her fangs and his hand moved off of her throat "Keep them chompers in check Mamba and we will get along just fine, And How could i be dead if i am here and in the flesh?, Surely it is a ghost that is why i brought you here to the Graveyard so my soul could keep you captured" He would roll his eyes at this moment and take in a deep breath getting both the scent from her and the smell from the graveyard "You're in binds cause i know you would not come willingly NOR would you come to these lands alone" He steps a bit closer to her The Alar Chieftain not really afraid of her But not really ever having seen a true Mamba Queen but maybe once or three times in their younger days, And call it Curiosity but Dante always was one for exploring what he did not know. "Tell me something, What exactly do you remember of me?"

[07:35] Nocra Neuman She studied the scar that long ago she had inflicted upon his flesh and was shocked into silence. But being a mamba she was superstitious by nature and when he suggested that perhaps he was a ghost... she considered his words for a few ehn seriously. But she could feel the pulse of blood rushing through the veins on his fingers when he had clenched hold of her throat and deemed that he was indeed as mortal as she. Tipping her head aside she studied him long and hard for a moment in silence, trying to visualize him without the facial hair then at last believed he was who he claimed to be. "I remember you... I remember you well. The day that I escaped from the Kur I found your huts and we shared a meal and rest and I gifted you that mark because I deemed it necessary. Is that why you have hunted me down like I am some prize? To repay me for some old vendetta? To spill my blood?"

[07:42] Megatron (dante Caggles) Smirks as he looks at her "No that is not why i hunt you down, I hunt you down, Cause i am a curious bastard whose curious ways will probably be the death of me" He does however pull out a small knife puts the bladed side towards him and the handle facing her "This blade though my dear Nocra is the same blade that has killed dozens hell maybe even hundreds of Mambas, This blade will be throw to the ocean today as i have finally found the one true Mamba Queen again" He knew what was coming once he spoke of how many mambas he has killed and or ripped their teeth out. "Do tell me though Nocra, IF you was was NOT hiding, Then where were you, I had my Outriders search every cave, Forest, City, Outlaw camp, even pirate camp searching for the Mamba Queen and i find out she is hiding at Sanguis, Interesting how this works out is it not?"

[07:49] Nocra Neuman Her jaw clenched when he revealed the blade, preparing herself for the worst as she immediately assumed he intended to stab her through the heart with it. But his words were more devastating that that thought as he admitted to the heinous acts of slaughtering her people. For years now their numbers had been dwindling, their population slowly falling to near extinction. No longer were their massive tribes and she was one of the last surviving Blood Moon, and now she knew why. Her eyes filled with enraged fury and she gazed up to him, "I DO NOT HIDE!", she screamed in a rush of anger then spat at him, "And if you looked as hard as you claimed, then you would know that my only son Neef is the father of the leader of the Sanguis. With my tribes numbers so low, the only place in which I would be safe would be with the Sanguis... the lands of my decedents where my line and blood still thrive."

[07:54] Megatron (dante Caggles) Would feel the spit on his face as he just let it slide down his cheek "Oh we searched high and low all over the lands of gor for you, Those mambas who had to die died cause they was foolish and tried to kill either me or my Outriders, Such a pity it was, I remember when the Mambas was a thriving bunch and people was scared to go for journeys alone, Especially those who had no back up" He would take the blade and place it inside of the Mamba Queens Boot. "Here is what i want from you Nocra Your people got a small taste of what i can do to your lands with a random bunch of ragtag i put together to come get you, Should i have to put my true army together it will not be so great for your people" He then steps closer to her again as he puts his lips once more almost on hers " Care to play a little game there Nocra?"

[07:58] Nocra Neuman She was still confused as to why he had hunted her all this time, why he had killed so many of her people just to track her down and her features were awash with a combination of growing rage and utter confusion. She watched carefully as he lodged the blade in her boot and arched a finely sculpted brow not understanding why he had done so. "What game?", she asked cautiously, not trusting him for a moment at this point and knew there would be some catch to his terms.

[08:04] Megatron (dante Caggles) Smirks as he looks at her "You're the type who likes a challenge so this shall be fun. "That blade is yours for the keeping as it is only right the Mamba Queen has the blade that has killed so many of her people. BUT three days from now i will come seek you out by myself and we shall talk about why you have this blade, As of now me and my people have a mamba camp that will be eradicated and all will be killed Men, Female children ALL OF THEM, Should you not comply with the demands i set upon you in three days, Well lets just put it like this for your peoples fate" He then runs his finger from her right ear across the neck and back up to her left ear and says not another word.

[08:10] Nocra Neuman Her predatory hues focused on his face and if she was unbound, likely she would have already made an attempt on his life. Never before had she been so angered and in over five hundred years of existence, this was perhaps the first time that she had ever felt...hopeless. But still her inner flame of pride and her fighting spirit burned strong. Biting down on her bottom lip she forced herself to stay silent so that she could listen to his words, pinching her bottom pad so hard that her mouth tasted the iron tint of blood seeping from the broken skin. Her body shivered with flashes of anger and she finally answered in a tense voice, "What demands will this be? And what mamba camp do you say you will be eradicating?", she asked trying to glean what information she could to perhaps warn them ahead of time.

[08:12] Megatron (dante Caggles) Shakes his head "You my dear Nocra ask too many questions" He tugged her a bit closer and placed a small soft kiss on her forehead "Come lets take you home you have lots to think about and mourning to do" And with that he just simply walks off towards the boat.

[08:17] Nocra Neuman She flinched away from him when he kissed her brow and her features displayed an intense expression of sadness that perhaps no one else had ever seen her portray. Sullen and moodily she followed him, not that she had much choice in the matter as he tugged the ropes leashed to her body. "Three days....if you live that long.", she thought to herself then glared at the back of his head envisioning cracking his skull open on the rocks that they were passing. When they neared the docks she exhaled a breath and felt relieved for at least, this day she would live to see another sunrise.

[08:19] Megatron (dante Caggles) Grins as he looks at her "Oh i do love when my life is being threatend and now that i know you will be hunting me, I shall go ahead and warn the Outriders if i am to die so is the Mambas" He would pull her onto the boat as he pulled his sword from his side and pointed it at the captain "She is to be treated with respect you bring her back to her lands in one piece if i find out different i will turn you into sleen bait" he then drops her leash and watches the ship take off to the open water.

The Blood Moon is BACK!

Tal Everyone,

It has been a couple years now since I have actively role played in Gor as the infamous antagonistic mamba character known as Nocra. It has been a unique journey for me, spending much of my recent time focusing on other exciting paths in second life but no matter what new forms of role play I have attempted, nothing can compare to the thrilling excitement of true Gorean role play and this character, who has been retired during my period of exploration. Despite everything, my heart and inspiration seems to always be drawn back. And so, the beast awakens.

In light of returning, I've decided to reform the Blood Moon Mamba tribe. I am interested in finding those who have a true desire for in depth role play. The tribe will be as close to the spirit of the books as we can possibly portray. How you might ask considering there are only a handful of book quotes to go upon? Simple. We use the foundation John Norman has laid out as well as the inspiration he drew from real earth based cannibal tribes in historic cultures. Such as those from Africa and the Amazon regions. Combining those two sources (The books and real life historic facts) we are able to accurately play this savage ritualistic based role.

This also means that we are a tribe barbaric in nature. Our main goal is to bring back fear to Gorean role play. How often do people in Gor run around without worry now? It saddens me how many neglect to remember Gor was a scary fucking place to live! And not just the mambas would eat you if you were caught out roaming alone in the woods. We strive to create intensive and realistic role play. Without an antagonist, what thrill is there?

The Blood Moon Mambas, as far as I know, is the oldest role played tribe in Gor (pre-existing SL). We do not associate ourselves with the so called 'ferals' you see bunny hopping across SL or other blatantly misinterpretations of those who attempt to rp as a mamba yet butcher the role completely. Please do your research before deciding to become a mamba as it reflects poorly on all of us.

Currently we are taking up residence in the caves located in the swamps of Arcana. The sim has a unique build and creepy atmosphere. Also it uses a new meter system called GCM which seems to be very interesting and personally I look forward to seeing how it can enhance the role play on the sim via all the crafting and gathering tools it has.

If you are interested in joining our tribe please contact me in world either by IMing me as Nocra Neuman or by locating me in rp at Arcana. Also if you would like to know more information about the history of our tribe or other information regarding the mamba role, please review the posts on my blog dated from 2010. There is some information there that may be beneficial. (Please note that some posts are also simply spoofs for comedic purposes and not to be taken seriously. Those are generally labeled as such.)

Thank you for reading and hope to play with you soon.

*Nocra*
Queen of the Mambas

The Hunt Continues

[2012/04/16 04:26] Nocra Neuman: Orbs as dark as a moonless sky fixated upon the stone-like structure of the bosk sized brute beside her. Raking her gaze downwards she studied the thick cords of muscle that sculpted his chest and torso. Simply stated, he was perfectly sized for a task she needed done and already her cleaver mind was plotting ways to gain his cooperation to see it done.

[2012/04/16 04:31] Vabian Gehring (casair.ivanovic): Had taken little notice to the woman ..Often Women approached him ..those that would bear arms usually to be silenced swiftly..the burden of slavery to be placed upon gentle shoulders ..Yet as steps where taken in his direction he lifted up his gaze '' His eyes scowering over her body in search of imperfections a few where found ..She was however fearsome looking the fact she had a spear granted Vabian additional knowledge ..For one whom was unable to wield such a weapon properly would not encumber themselfs with such a heavy thing '' He would glare at her from the corner of his orbs ..No words to be spoken ..However it was clear this was no ordinary wild Woman ''

[04:37] Nocra Neuman: She inspected him further searching for some form of caste color or city insignia yet found none thus concluding he was either an outlaw or perhaps a mercenary for hire. In either case, such a man might be seeking employment...and though she had no use for coin, perhaps she could manipulate him into some form of barter. "Tal...", she replied in a thickly accented tone of schendi, "I am in...need of something." She paused and rested her gaze upon his face then continued, "You. I have been searching for a man who was built the size of a tem wood tree. I need someone of impressive strength to complete a task for me. Payment terms can be negotiated should you seek to discuss it more."

[04:45] Vabian Gehring (casair.ivanovic): Upon hearing the woman address him a smirk would leave Vabian '' Indeed he was little more then a whore ..For coin the reason as to why strong arm would swing steel in whatever direction was required ..However he was a picky man ..although loyalties would at times falter the man picked his contracts wisely For the man was by no means a army ..Instead he preferred to do things in subtle manner . Opportunity to be grasped with open arms when it presented itself '' He raised his hand in reply to her greeting '' It would waver before his steel helmet for a moment before lowering it ..A gesture was made..a Inclination to follow '' He had no wish to discuss matters of coin among the crowds .. He turned ..his left hand resting comfortably on the hilt of his Tharlion leather bound Gladius as nimble steps where taken removing himself from the many whom stood around and about ''


[04:53] Nocra Neuman She watched him intently, following the path his hand had moved in the symbolic greeting and then again as it dropped low to his hip and gripped hold of his blade. She tensed momentarily wary of the act knowing at any moment it could be drawn and most likely cleave her in half where she stood. Though he did not yield it and merely turned away leaving her puzzled entirely. Was he not interested or...did he wish her to follow? No words had been uttered from his lips to provide explanation so after a moments pause she set foot to path in pursuit of which direction he had headed.


[05:02] Vabian Gehring (casair.ivanovic): A grunt could be heard ..Noises would every now and then leave from behind the steel helmet ..His face for the larger part hidden behind well crafted metal ..His eyes visible however..a shimmer seemed to be upon them ..He admired the Woman to some degree ..She dared approach him in public ..only to speak such bold words..It intrigued Vabian '' He continued to rest his hand upon his blade as suddenly words where spoken ..a Rarity for not Often he spoke out in public '' A heavy southern accent could be noticed ..Obviously he rained from the Thassa Region .'' Speak your tongue ..Utter your thoughts ..and see my reply find your ears '' He fell silent once more his head canting slightly ..A cold breeze to flow trough the Hub as it did often ..He was amazed at how many Women would display themselfs the way they did ..Even this Woman before him . A warm fur surely to be missed .'' Vabian made no mention of it ''

[05:11] Nocra Neuman She was no weak willed docile female, no...had she been such then she would not have survived nearly half a millennium now and during that duration kept hold of her freedom and life. Many mambas seemingly died at younger ages due to the pure hatred most surrounding villages held for them. But Nocra was a cunningly clever woman whose savagery had earned her a position of respect amongst her kind. She lifted the oval line of her jaw revealing the length of her neck unhindered by collar, a proud and silent statement that would inform him that she was no slave despite her unusual garb. "I seek vengeance.", she stated bluntly, her piercing dark eyes fixed upon him, "but not death. Should I seek death it will be given by my own hands and not paid for by an assassin. Thus, I assume you may be a mercenary and if true, I have need for such. There is a man whom many years ago robbed me of something that is great value to me. I wish it returned to me. I found him this hand and he claimed it to be lost over time. I wish to know if he lies....and if he does, my property returned to me. And if he does not lie, and truly it is lost....I desire proper compensation to be made and for him to feel the pain and suffering I have felt from its absence so long." She calmly inhaled a breath then concluded, "Now, do you seek employment and if so what payment would you ask?"

[05:25] Vabian Gehring (casair.ivanovic): A hand was brought up ..His right hand this time ..his other hand still resting upon the hilt '' his right hand to tick against his chin as she would utter her words the occasional nod of understanding was offered yet little more . once more his head canted ..eyes fixed firmly upon her collarless neck ..To speak with Vabian was a gamble on itself ..Who was to say he would not betray her should the man she sought make him a better offer ..After she finished speaking Vabian simply stated '' I seek Haven ..Your village ..Camp ..Wherever one hails from ...Entrance when i so please ..Drink and food to be shared .Roof warmth ..Shelter ..and a Fair amount of Coin to keep a man occupied ...The exact amount to depend upon the whereabouts of this man His skills with the blade ..and the potential risk that is involved ..Also i require a location I chase man down ..I place steel in neck ..Or firm knots around arms ..I do not seek to follow Arse Does one understand ? .. '' Vabian was firm ..He had spoken quite a bit for his doing ..yet he wanted his intentions to be clear ..He was no slave by any means ..Nor a wench ..Vabian also had not mentioned his prize ..Yet surely by the looks of his gear and arms it could be seen he was not cheap ..a few silver tarsks not to cut it '' He added '' Should you find these terms to be acceptable i shall venture with yer to wherever you hail ..and further details are to be ..discussed ... He crossed his arms together awaiting reply ..His hand finally leaving the comfort of the hilt of the Gladius only to be placed upon the simple steel hilt of his dagger that was bound over his chest ''

[05:35] Nocra Neuman Her jaw clenched as she mulled over his requirements for acquiring his loyalties for her to command. The shelted in her lands, food, drink were no issue and could easily be provided. Coin however was a bit more of an issue since she had no use for such things as currency. Although for now she kept her features expressionless and unrevealing. If coin was what he sought, then she would find some manner of gaining it she thought confidently. Her arms folded across her chest, fingertips poised against her bicep drumming while she processed his words. After a few ehns of silence she spoke again, her tone sharp...directly to the point, "They are acceptable...though what price of coin do you wish, or would perhaps something of equal value interest you? My lands are rich in minerals....iron ore and gemstones. Perhaps you would wish for those instead of coin? Although if coin is what you demand, then so shall it be." she stated with a rolling shrug of her shoulders. "As for the details concerning the task I seek done. I wish of you to travel to the lands of Skerry of Einar. There you shall locate a man known by his people as Fishbeard....he lives in a hut along the shore, there is a fish mounted on a plaque outside his residence and he often wheres a helm where beneath a long beard flows down his chest. When you find him you will demand for him to give you Emme. He will know what it means...and if he does not, remind him of the mamba who recently paid him visit. Likely he will give you the same tale he gave me, that over time it was lost in the swamps or deny that he ever took it. In which case if you can not locate Emme, then I wish of you to make him pay for it and to take something of him that he values...his beard. You will return to me with either his beard or with Emme."

[05:45] Vabian Gehring (casair.ivanovic): Another smirk left his as he heard her out ..the mention of Gemstones and Ore to be dismissed with a sarcastic grunt '' He replied to her '' You take me for a Merchant Woman? ..Coin is required ..'' Let us venture to where you hail from ..Questions to be asked in comforting surroundings .. And for Pitty sake .Have warm fur rest upon gentle shoulder ..'' Vabian was a Tad bit strange..as a child he had fallen horribly ill due to a simple cold ..even though decades ago he would ensure such never happened again ..All Women to dress warmly around him ..All men to stay clear from his bear chested less they had wish for argument '' No mention of Emme was made..Instead a simple gesture to depart was presented ..He would go into matters further elsewhere ''

[05:50] Nocra Neuman She thought for a moment, perhaps to bring him somewhere that was not her true dwelling would be best, for should he turn on her then he would know the exact location of where to lead her arch nemesis. Yet he seemed observant and she feared that should he suspect he was being deceived that likely that hand that often gripped his sword would see it drawn. In desire to avoid bloodshed...more specifically her own... she decided to bring him into her home to further continue discussion in comfort. Though perhaps he would not find comfort in her humble dwelling considering he seemed to be a man of the southern city ways. "Come then.", she said proudly stalking her way towards the ship that would charter them to the swamps.

[06:01] Vabian Gehring (casair.ivanovic): The journey had been fairly long and his glimpse had not left the Woman ..She was well armed and surely a threat should he be caught off guard 'However she had done little as of yet to send shivers trough his spine ..To call her trustworthy however...That was quite something else '' Finally making it to the edge of the swamp Vabian stepped off the boat right behind Nocra who seemed to be quite familiar with the Terain they had been in ..a thing of note '' The occasional glare of discontent would leave Vabian ..The mud sticking under his boots to be found a bother among other things '' .. He however did not speak his mind ...He had no need to disrespect her .The offer of save haven to be found far too appealing .'' Lead on he muttered '' He made no more mention of the fur over her shoulders..surely he would do so soon ..Yet for now taking in his surroundings kept him occupied ''

[06:06] Nocra Neuman When the flat bottomed boat struck the crumbling docks she lightly swung her legs over the side and lept to shore. Her movements nibble and quick, with light-footed strides she navigated her way through the craggy dead reeds and towards a trampled path. Unhindered by heavy garments she easily managed the task and found herself quickly to dryer ground. She did not pause to look over shoulder to see if he followed nor did she slow pace as she did not wish to linger long in the open where villagers might deduce what plans she was making by speaking with a mercenary. She knew Fishbeard had spies, though it was impossible to know if any were currently about.

[06:15] Vabian Gehring (casair.ivanovic): Had some slight trouble keeping up with the Woman ..His heavy armaments and his skirt causing the occasional distress yet nothing that could not be handled as balance was regained time and time again ..Traits he had picked up during his time in Tyros as a young warrior '' He finally noticed Nocra seemed to Halt as they jumped down into a small cave..it was well hidden indeed .. He glanced around and stated '' Comfort is a overstatement ..Yet it shall suffice '' He simply walked past her and made himself at home ..Almost as if she wasnt present within the cave '' He sat down and uttered '' Dress warmly and we shall have further conversation '' Another smirk left him as he leaned up against the wall ..It could be noted the cave was actually far from cold yet such did not matter to Vabian '' He pulled a small flask of Ka-La-na from his belt and took a gulp letting the liquid poor down his throat the cork of the flask hardly a bother as he stuffed it back on and offered the flask up to her holding it in the Air : '' Surely your lips have not tasted southern sweetness for some time ''..was all that was said regarding the offering''

[06:23] Nocra Neuman Her eyes watched him when he strode past, had she wished him harm that moment would have been the perfect opportunity to lunge forward and pierce him with her dagger. But as enticing as his flesh was....she was more obsessed with the retrieval of her artifact and for such, she knew she would need him...alive. Removing her spear she laid it to rest against a crag in the wall then moved towards the fire tossing another log into its flames. The light quickly intensified brightening the cavern, although additional light she had not needed due to her rare birth defect that had made her eyes as dark as the night and capable of seeing clearly in it...no the light had been granted as a curtsy for him, so that he might be able to see her just as clearly as she could see him. "Had I known tonight I would be entertaining...I would have cleaned up the place.", she stated sarcastically. "As for this garment you keep demanding that I wear, I decline...I am no slave to be commanded and obey at masters whim. And even if I was...I do not have other garments to wear. You will conduct business with me as I am, or not at all. Does my appearance offend you so greatly...city walker?" Her jaw tightened a moment in effort to calm the flash of annoyance that rippled through her and quickly she changed the subject replying to his last statement. "I have seen its effects and do not partake of your magic water as it addles ones brain and lets the spirits possess your body."

[06:34] Vabian Gehring (casair.ivanovic): The man knew well he had taken a Gamble walking past her the way he did ..But then yet again ..she required him ..Not to mention Vabian was a rather large man ..Should his flesh get pierced surely response would of been given in the form of a swift lash ..For decades he had swung the simple Gladius and he was a confident fighter though even the most confident of fighters could easily bleed to death '' Her firm reply was noted as Vabian stated '' One is no slave because i allow you to be as such ..Let us not play the Game of Dominance ..Woman Tis not why we have hailed here is it? ..Keep your distance from me then ..And all shall be well '' He Lowered the flask and stuffed it away around his belt again '' He nodded to her words a laugh left him as he spoke '' Magic water one calls it? '' Another loud laugh left him as he calmed himself and shook his head '' Only fools abuse its contents ..It merely takes the sting of reality away '' a sight could be heard as he leaned back further into the wall '' His fingertips stroking the hilt of the small blade upon his back '' Emma '' A slave? ..A trinket ? ..It matters not ..I shall retrieve it for yer ..Or this beard you seek ..Whatever the man presents ..You do however ..Realize the prize you pay is not very hefty in gold .Realize well ..That i am a wanted man ..The occasional ...''City dweller '' As one might call em to follow carefully chosen footsteps '' .. Tis not my Problem when men bang upon your wooden cellar door and seek my head and all that is present within yer little cave is yer''

[06:42] Nocra Neuman "You think I fear the knock of death upon my door? No, let them come for I welcome it daily. If they be fool enough to enter the dwelling of the mamba people without being guest....then they shall find their way in not so easily won. I simply showed you one way into my home, but there are many others....these tunnels are dark and dangerous. Without light to guide them I doubt they would live longer than a few steps into my domain." Her lips curled back exposing in the flicker of amber flames those lethally filed teeth which had been sharpened for the sole purpose of severing flesh from bone. "For as long as your loyalty stays true to our contract, you are welcomed here and any who haunt you will face the wrath of the Blood Moons." Finishing her speech she moved towards a worn sul sack that had been filled with sand to sit upon, the grains shifted beneath her bottom and contoured perfectly to her body. It was not finely crafted or made of wood...but it was hers. She gestured then for him to sit with her.

[06:52] Vabian Gehring (casair.ivanovic): Vabian simply nodded to her words ..He had yet to see a Mamba encampment slaughter well a armed patrol of southern men yet it was her domain ..surely she knew of what she spoke '' His eyes would gaze into the flames as they flickered before his eyes ..the crackling of the wood a soothing sound to his ears ..One of the few things he was familiar with in the desolate cave '' When she offered for him to sit near her he shook his head ..Vabian''s Greatest draw back his fear to get ill prevented him from such '' I shall sit here '' He stated with loud voice '' Far removed from cold flesh coughs and sneezes '' He leaned forward slightly '' The man i seek resides within these lands? up this very stream? ..A simple fisherman''s hut to be sought ....by what name goes he...and what of his skills with the blade and bow? Would one consider him a large threat ..I would ask of you to speak honestly ..Although the amount of coin required shall determent on this ..Also the very success of your goal is within play should this question not be answered properly '' He sighted and yawned '' Upon your reply i shall rest to regain my strength ..Perhaps when dawn comes and lungs are used to thick swamp air i shall ..explore a bit and familiarize myself with the terrain ''

[06:59] Nocra Neuman "Not here no...you will need to travel to the lands of Skerry of Einar, the boatman knows the way well it is not far.", she answered calmly, "His hut it simple....but he is not to be mistaken for being a simpleton. Many have underestimated him in past...he is a fighter, proud of his skill with the bow...slightly weaker with his blade. A peasants method of fighting, but it has kept him alive for long. His villagers also too are skilled in combat so be deceptive until you have him alone. I would not see you dead and unable to bring me what it is I seek." She gestured to the cots, "You may rest there....I shall leave you to your sleep and got to hunt myself."

[07:06] Vabian Gehring (casair.ivanovic): Very well then ..you have my gratitude ..I shall rest for now and see to it that what you seek is returned to you ..Be it a beard..Or another matter ...Tis not Relevant ..You have my loyalty and my blade Until what you seek is granted to you ..As for the man ..If his skills are a thing of note surely this shall prove to be interesting ..'' He grunted once again before grinning to her '' Mamba ..You have my gratitude '' Vabian removed his helmet and made way over to the cots '' He glanced at her briefly before leaning down

[07:09] Nocra Neuman She gaze him a calculating stare then strode back out into the crisp air. "Rest well.", she uttered closing the gate behind her.