Revenge is the sweetest nectar (Duchy-Cheshire Smirk)

[TheDuchess]

The sun rose upon the arabian vast green fields and jungles, casted a brilliant warm glow upon the temples and the palace that stood large and proud, people were just beginning to arise from the day but one slept peacefully and undisturbed the beautiful princess, her room was extravagant with a large cushion in the middle of the floor and mesh like curtains blurring anything inside, large golden pots sat against the wall and curtains blew out with large windows as a breeze casted through her room, she slept quietly her hair fanned out behind her while her arms were around her pillow, she wore virtually nothing to bed except a few of her earrings and bracelets, she had light tanned skin and full lush lips, with a narrow face that seemed elegant, today she would come of age and tonight would be her coming out celebration and there will be many men that her father has lined up for her, but she would always have one by her side, her beloved panther. Black as night and larger than most. She awoke slowly and yawned rolling over feeling the spot beside her she breathed in a deep sigh not feeling him next to her, she sat up in her bed and pushed her hair back to reveal brilliant green almond shaped eyes that gazed out the window he was probably out on a morning hunt and she knew he would be back. She stood and pushed the curtains back walking to her wardrobe and pulling her long skirt out she slipped in on and smoothed it out, basically it was a golden band that held long pieces of cloth on ether side of her body front and back and exposing her long legs, she was around 5`6 in height and rather lean but curvy in the right places , then pulled on her top that showed alot of her figure, her pulled on her jewlery and did her hair up while sitting down looking out the window.

 

[UltraMechaStalin]

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the palace a newcomer was busy speaking to a royal attendant. The man was tall, towering above most at 6'4, his body was slender but toned with sleek, corded muscles. A few of the chamber maids blushed and quickly exited the room, finding it hard to keep their eyes off the handsome newcomer. Alabaster skin, a mane of chest length raven hair and vivid topaz eyes marked him as a foreigner. As the man spoke, a massive panther came prowling around the corner.

The beast looked from the man, to the royal attendant, then back again to the man. With a low growl it came slinking up, and then announced it's presence with a roar. The attendant jumped several feet in the air, but the foreigner merely turned and looked at the predatory cat with the gleaming red eyes. For a moment the two stared at each other in silence, and then the man reached out and stroked the beast behind the ears.


Surely this was an omen! That foul-tempered beast only allowed the royal daughter herself to touch it. How could a stranger, without word or offering of meat get that creature to sit so silently and submissively? The attendant bowed and ducked out of the way, not wanting to tarry near a man so strange. All the foreigner could do was smirk as he was admitted into the royal auditorium, escorted by that fearsome panther.

Truth was, the panther and the man were one being, one demon. Vallios, he called himself...And he'd lurked within the confines of this palace for nearly fourteen years now. But, today was the first day that he'd projected his demonic soul outwards, and walked amongst the world in human skin. That panther was the condensed essence of all demonic energies the foreigner held, though it was so subtly crafted that no priest would be able to feel even the slightest of unholy auras.

 

[TheDuchess]

She fiddled with herself for a long while before standing up her face done up elegantly and her head dress modest for day time, she stood and passed the bed walking towards the door pulling it quietly and walking out looking around the hall before making her way towards the main hall turning her head to look outside seeing as how it was now bright enough to really see everything, she smiled in her young way and met her chamber maid after a while.

They talked for a while before she heard the light pad falls of her friend but they were accompanied buy heavier foot falls... that was very odd , her friend had never let anyone walk with him or near him unless they had food, she stayed where she was knowing they would be around in a moment and she soon walked with her maid towards where her father sat.

Her mother had died at her birth so she was all her father had , she stood next to him after she kissed his cheek gently then looked up to see her panther friend and an unknown man walking towards where they were, she kept her green eyes locked on the man wondering who he was and where he hailed from, she guess he was here for something and had a good idea of what it was but she also didn't jump to any conclusions, so she stayed silent but gave her friend a smile, in the fourteen years she had him she had thought of one name that fit him, Kinich Ahau , she rarely called him by this name and when she did it was just Kinich.

 

[UltraMechaStalin]

"Ah, and here is our majesty herself...Greetings; I am Vallios D'artall. I've come from the North to find the truth in rumors that are circulating."

Was he here for the ceremony? Did he consider himself a likely suitor? But, what could a stranger from the frigid wastes of the far North have to offer the daughter of a king? Those would be the initial thoughts, however if one allowed their eyes to stray to the falchion that hung at the man's belt, they'd notice that it's pommel was shaped into an eagle's claw, with an onyx cut into the likeness of an eagle's heart in it's center. On the hilt of the magnificent weapon was a coat of arms; a bear's skull holding an axe between it's teeth. That, was the symbol of one of the arctic Trade Princes, wealthy men responsible for control of nearly all of the civilized world's ores, and home to the most renowned smithies worldwide. Surely, a man so decorated had wealth to rival that of this palace.


And yet, there was something strange about this man. He seemed to hold an aura of purpose about him, like a champion claiming it's prize. Perhaps, he'd come in search of the sacred artifacts that were rumored to lay in the massive caverns beneath the desert sands. Nobody could tell for certain, and such a deed marked the man as an enigma.

((So sorry...RL stressors blocking my rp ability :< Bear with me.)

 

[TheDuchess]

She watched him carefully and hardly notice how well dressed he was but was mainly focusing on his face, how very handsome he was, most of the mayan men here were scrawny and her height, this man was tall and thick in the arms and shoulders, she found it appealing and slightly nerving but she liked it to say the least, she breathed softly as she stood next to her father and looked away to try not to stare to much as to seem rude in anyway, " Ahhh yes...welcome welcome to my city we have your room ready in the guest quarters and this is a rare treat...seems that Kinich has taken a liking to you, and that means you are ahead of the other suitors " her father smiled at him and looked at Kinich before back to the prince " please get settled in for tonight you will defiantly want to be present for the festivities " he said again before settling back into his chair and taking his daughters hand gently and kissed it softly.

 

[UltraMechaStalin]

"Well, I am glad to hear that I have an advantage."

Vallios' lips curved into that devilishly charming smirk as he looked at the woman. Those strange topaz orbs were almost hypnotic; one could easily find themselves becoming lost, even trapped within their glowing depths. Vallios gave a graceful bow, and then allowed himself to be lead by a servant to his chambers. He'd take their advice and settle in, after all he did need to play the part of a traveler, and any man who'd rode alone from the spine of the world would surely need to rest.

The great panther moved over to settle beside it's mistress, nuzzling affectionately into her legs. The great cat watched the man's retreating back, demonic essence longing to be reunited with demonic power. Rumbling purrs escaped from the panther's lips as it rested it's head on it's paws, looking idly upwards towards the two humans. Thoughts of devouring them both wandered through the demonic feline's head, only to be banished by the more logical part of Vallios' soul.

 

[TheDuchess]

She watched the man leave and her father instantly looked at her " he looks to be a fine man for you" she breathed softly and looked down at him " im sure he is father " she kissed his cheek again and bent down to Kinich and stroked his head gently paying special attention to his ears before standing up again and nodding to her father " i am going for a walk" she motioned for Kinich to follow and walked towards the entrance hall area, she smiled at the open breeze and walked to her chamber maid who gave her different clothes and took everything valuable off, she changed into a similar outfit but one she could ruin, after pulling her hair down letting it fly free she looked at Kinich and smiled "Cmon" she instantly started to run at top speed jumping over fallen trees and moss covered rocks, she loved to do this every now and then and especially with her closest friend she looked back to see if he was following her and she didnt see him but kept going knowing he was around and would meet up with her eventually.