Faolan's Request|Clan Beleg, Beastlands

[thewiccan]

Ryu appeared in the mist of the clan's wilderness. He looked around for Faolan, but saw nothing at all. He sigh, he knew that something could be hiding about, and he was too on edge to risk an attack at this point. He erected a barrier around himself, and started to move about, hoping he'd find Faolan.

[Toyoll]

Faolan was on edge, he truly hated this place. He kept his face unreadable as he walked the lanes of the dusty village. The houses were by no means rough little shacks in the dirt, Beleg wasn't a poor village, as the rumors may suggest and the villagers themselves weren't brainless brutes either. They were as smart as any beast elemental.

The wolf type continued on his way through the huts, he saw children stare at him from behind their houses and fighting in the shadows, a feral gleam in their young gaze. This isn't the way it should be..,Faolan reminded himself, But it is not my place to correct tradition. Some of the children scurried to their parents and whispered into their ears, pointing in his direction.
The parents glanced over at him, they scolded their offspring for bothering them, then sent them away to hide. The adults remembered Faolan, they were of the same generation after all.

Faolan stood up, he'd rather be upright if he was going to be challenged. This made the remaining children, most of which were orphans, either gasp in awe or shiver with fright. Faolan spied a young stag affinity. His antlers were in their second growth and were still covered in velvet. Dark hair fell over his bright hazel eyes. Faolan smiled, he didn't seem to have that look in his face...Perhaps he shall one day leave this place...

He returned his attention to the lane, he could see the center of town now and spotted the mind elemental a little ways off. "Ryu! I am glad you still draw breath here. I trust you haven't had too much trouble."

[thewiccan]

A small wave of relief passed over Ryu at seeing Faolan, though he still kept his barrier up, and his sword at short reach. There was no telling what could happen in this place, especially since there were two important people about. He started walking toward Faolan, his hair starting to blow in a faint wind just starting to stir. "Faolan my friend, it would seem we meet again for a second time. Changed your mind this time?"

[Toyoll]

Faolan shook his head," That all depends on the success of my plan, Ryu."
He strode toward the mind elemental, "Come, we must find Tarja Lionsclaw. If we can get the leader's support, we may be able to confront Lam about this. I must also apologize for Lam's behavior, I hope he wasn't too violent with you, he was probably concerned for his clan, as are we all. But he doesn't seem to understand the fact that the best defense at this point, is offense..."

[Kender Bard]

"I heard my name..."

A fierce lioness-affinity strolled forward with the easy swagger of someone who radiated confidence. Despite this calm and unruffled exterior, Tarja's senses were extended sharply for even the slightest hint of an impending attack or ambush.

[Toyoll]

Faolan smirked as memories of his past came to him, "Tarja Lionsclaw, it has been a long while...", he had known the lioness as a child, not so much as a friend, but acquaintance.
"I hope things have been....relatively clam?" He wandered toward her in the most non-threatening matter he could. The wolf looked about, "I don't see your daughter nearby, I trust she's well?"

[thewiccan]

Ry nodded the the newcomer, and then looked at both beast types. "Shall we discuss some business matters then? Not to sound rude, but I do have a lot of work to do." He looked around again just to make sure no one was about.

[Kender Bard]

"I'm alive, and that is what matters," Tarja responds cooly to Faolan. "As for my daughter, she can take care of herself." Looking at Ryu with a... predator's gleam in her eye, then turning her attention to Faolan, she growls, "Let's have this done swiftly, shall we? Why are you here?"

[Toyoll]

Faolan drew himself up, a whisper of a growl emanating from deep withing his throat. "These matters are not delt with 'swiftly', my dear Lionsclaw." he shot a meaningful glance at the lioness, "The offer I bring needs to be discussed in.....privacy." His dominant, lupine eyes borring into hers, giving the general a taste of his power.

[Kender Bard]

Tarja supressed a sneer and turned briskly away, only beckoning once while walking towards her own residency. "This is all the privacy you're going to get."

[Toyoll]

The Clan leader looked at Ryu then followed Tarja into her home.
"I thank you for your...hospitality." he said in a gruff voice. Faolan remained standing, you shouldn't sit unless invited after all.

"You may or may not be interested, but I can give you a great battle indeed......If you accept.", he threw casually.

[Kender Bard]

Tarja was pratically salavating at the idea of any battle Faolan wanted her in. "What's the battle, Leader?"

[Toyoll]

Faolan had to suppress a snort at the sudden respect he was given. He nodded at Ryu, "There is a war that threatens us all. The Clears have started to get...restless..I'm sure the mind elemental could tell you more. I offered my help, but Lam refuses to support me in this decision. The fool does not realize that we must fight to survive..." The Clan leader was cleverly dabbling into Beleg's love of war and their strong sense of survival. "He refuses to lend us his warriors. I do not doubt the strength of your men, Tarja, but any commander would know that it would be suicidal to go up against the Clears with so few soldiers."

He paused for effect, watching the lioness' expression closely.

"All I need of you..", he asked carefully, "Is for you to come with me to Poldora and confront Lam. He cannot deny both the clan leader and the might of Beleg." Faolan smirked,giving lady Lionsclaw his most feral look "I've said before that some sense needed to be knocked into that pig, surely you agree?"

[Kender Bard]

This time Tarja's tongue did loll out at the prospect before her. She licked her chops then nodded, growling softly as she added, "I've been meaning to sink my teeth into his fat hide for a while now, and I promise not to bite.. too hard."

[Toyoll]

Faolan lifted his muzzle with a satisfactory smile, "I wouldn't expect anything less of you, lady Lionsclaw. We shall stay here for the night, it should give you enough time to rally your forces. Then we head for Poldora." He started towards the door, then paused.
"I just remembered, I do not mind staying outside, but our friend here may require some sleeping quarters." the Clan leader watched his tone of voice, careful not to sound arrogant or insulting.