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I Have Returned

Post by DoS Archive » Tue May 25, 2004 10:50 am

From: leducblanc@aol.com (LeDucBlanc)
Date: 24 Feb 1998 12:36:44 EST

I doubt anyone actually remembers me, since I have been gone such a very long time. However, I feel it necessary to tell everyone that I am back anyway. From what I have read in the standings, most of my old friends are gone. However, I believe I can make new ones here. And as my old enemies are gone as well, I will have to replace them as well. So, on that note, I issue a blanket challenge to all those of commoner and swordsman rank. I wish to
fight. For honor, for glory, for power. For fun and profit:).
The White Duke is back!


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Post by DoS Archive » Tue May 25, 2004 10:50 am

From: ldyaja@aol.com (LdyAja)
Date: 24 Feb 1998 15:12:41 EST

::wanders by and reads the worn old board. Reads the message from a wayward son of the DoS that has returned, smiles::

Welcome Back, Sir. Mayhaps we'll match blades in the ring.

~Lady Aja Bird Dragonbane~
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Post by DoS Archive » Tue May 25, 2004 10:50 am

From: quickvarmg@aol.com (QuickVarMG)
Date: 24 Feb 1998 15:09:19 EST

::Writes, grinning::

Dal's still around. The old man knows everyone and everything.
Dal, you know I'm just teasing you because I respect you.
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Post by DoS Archive » Tue May 25, 2004 10:50 am

From: leducblanc@aol.com (LeDucBlanc)
Date: 24 Feb 1998 15:48:37 EST

The ageless warrior dismounted in front of the ramshackle old inn. He opened the broken, swinging doors, and walked through the common room to a destination that was not obvious, but easily found to one who knew of it. He carefully opened the secret door in the small alcove next to the farthest end of the bar from the entrance. He stepped into it. The dust from years of abandonment rose as he laid his foot on the floor. As he entered the room, a
tall, gaunt scarecrow of a man whose handsome face and easy grace belied his slender build. His hand rested on the hilt of his saber as he surveyed the old room.
The ring was where he remembered it. The ropes were decayed and close to falling. He had heard that the duels had changed location. No longer in this decaying old room in a decaying old inn. They had been given the credit they deserved.
But he would remember this musty, dusty, crowded old room with fondness. Even as he surveyed it he could picture it. He saw a warrior with a Golden Sword sparring with a cheysuli warrior called Yasafel. He heard the easy accent of MadMadMax, awaiting his next challenge. He saw himself buying a drink for SaharaRose, while the presence of Siera Redwyn could still be felt, inspiring him. He could see RDI Marx calling a battle between Xenograg and
Amaltea and lisping outrageously.
It had been a long time ago.
This was the future.
The White Duke would fight again.


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Post by DoS Archive » Tue May 25, 2004 10:51 am

From: leducblanc@aol.com (LeDucBlanc)
Date: 24 Feb 1998 15:36:54 EST

:::Notices the polite response from one who is obviously a lady of honor:::

That depends, mi'lady, on your rank and how quickly I can rise through the ranks. However, mi'lady, if we do match blades, I look forward to a contest of skill and a pleasure to be shared.



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Post by DoS Archive » Tue May 25, 2004 10:51 am

From: noellemg@aol.com (Noelle MG)
Date: 24 Feb 1998 18:52:06 EST

::wanders to the boards, her long gown swaying gently. Reads, adjusting the chiffon veil of her new bonnet. Turns, walking swiftly away without a word...shy and a bit fearful of strangers::
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Post by DoS Archive » Tue May 25, 2004 10:51 am

From: sidarthae@aol.com (Sidartha E)
Date: 25 Feb 1998 22:05:48 EST

M'lord Duke~

It's been a great while. Though I don't know you in person, I have heard your name mentioned a couple of times. Welcome back, and may the new memories you make be happy ones.


~Sidartha Elgarette~
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