The Fate of
Three Trees
By B.T.
Smith
“To cease major hostilities and keep fighters and warriors
the world over from causing mass havoc after the last major war a martial
foundation was created. The foundation crossing as many border or boundaries it
could decided the best action was to hold a tournament once every five years
.Tournament entrance was welcome to any of age persons, regardless of sex, or
style as it was meant to release violent energies and to show pride of the Kingdoms.”
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Tournament
Article de Historical (1042).
“The warriors compete to measure their fighting skills, their
fighting spirit and their pride. Four active kingdoms host the tournament
switching location, and holding festivals unique to each kingdom; bringing unique
interpretations. The combat is fierce as
most means are allowed (including metal weapons), deaths have occurred from
these tournaments so do not enter unless you and yours are prepared…”
“But sir, that isn’t fair why can’t you give yourself off!?”
a young female officer fiddled with her long black hair, as her pleading jade
eyes looked at her commander. Their hair whisked and bounced upon the banded
metal plates of their armor as they stood on one of the palisade walls of the
great capital city; Nilam.
The man’s hand held to
his chest plate over his heart. “Because Lieutenant Hana, Captain of the Guard
isn’t just some simple title given to me due to my family’s heritage.” The
captain shows his irritation as he looks out into the city, at the marketplace
a hundred yards away and then the castle in the background. “It is and always
will be an important position; the guard protects not only the royal family but
all of the citizens within this walled city.” He turns to his Lieutenant. “Do
not forget your duty, and as captain I must continue that sacred duty” he
coughs to the side then looks back at her pale face before continuing, “while
the majority of you have been allowed to be at the festival, free of any
responsibilities, so that is why I will not give myself off. Understand
Lieutenant?”
Hana looks off to the side with a small frown on her face, as
she continues to fiddle with her hair before putting a clenched hand to her
chest and bowing her head down. “I understand… sir.”
“Is that all Lieutenant or do you have something to report?”
he turns back around and looks out from the palisade towards the road and the
lake nearby.
“No that was it for me, though Captain Zelm did wish to speak
with you he said he’d be at the Blue Moon, sir.” She spoke softly as she looked
off to the side.
“The Blue Moon, he’s at a bar, ugh he should be out doing his
job or at the very least be at the barracks or the castle.” The captain grabs
his face and runs one hand back into his hair “I swear I think if he wasn’t a
friend he wouldn’t drive me so… so crazy.” The captain nods to himself after
looking over the lakeside road. “Very well if that is all Lieutenant get back
to your post.” Hana saluted and bowed as before and then walked away. The
shimmering water of the lake kept his stare.
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