Roe Returns*Namari join please others are welcome*

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((This is set a few days before the wolf attack and was confined purely to those who were in the castle not to be spoken of again until further notice.))

Roe was in his blood release form, a broken off arrow stuck in his right shoulder. It impeded his movement for that arm a bit, but other than that it didn't do anything bad. He had numerous cuts, scrapes and bruises. His left ankle was sprained, but he needed speed for this so he ignored the pain like he had trained himself to do so long ago. The castle loomed above him, guards patroling every single area of it. Roe clenched his teeth and sprinted directly for the main gate. A few yards before getting to the gate he jumped over it and landed with a roll to prevent the shock of the landing. Immediately he stood and used his forward momentum to carry on with his sprint. A guard started to say something, reaching for his sword. Roe threw an elbow and crushed his breastplate but inflicted a minor wound, non-lethal. Three more guards appeared in front of the main doors to the castle.

Roe jumped and kicked the one on the right in the back of the head with a spinning kick. Using his momentum, he planted his hand on the center guard and spun around to land a heel drop on the shoulder of the third guard. He landed and did a quick leg sweep to trip the other guard and knocked him out with a short jab to the chin. Roe ran to the doors and pushed them open by himself and found himself face to face with more guards. Roe ran straight through them, taking out only a few and ignoring the rest.

"NAMARI!!!!!" He screamed as he sprinted. Roe found a staircase and turned onto it taking the stairs three at a time. A guard stood at the top with a spear. Roe grabbed the end mid thrust, cutting his hand open, and yanked. The guard started falling and Roe lept over him. The guard caused a roadblock for the rest of them and halted them at the stairs. Huffing, Roe took a right. He continued like this, screaming Namari's name as he went. He ignored the guards until he found the throne room with the elite guard out front of the door. Roe dashed straight into the throng, sweeping the legs of a few. A sword cut into his bicep on his right arm, but he ignored it and punched a few of the guards at the weak spot in their joints at the knees. They buckled, and Roe burst through the door into the throne room. "Namari! Call off these dogs!" He screamed through his wild state of mind.

The last few days had been nothing but a bloody war between the two sides of his people. Thousands dead in three days, and that's when Roe took it into his hands. He had led his people that were loyal to him through leagues of land to get to Avaleur, across most of Guerre to be honest, in less that one day. His people all had gone into their blood release and had ran non-stop. Now their mages were hiding them in the forest from sight of the citizens of the castle, but Roe was frenzied and had barely managed to form a coherent thought the last few days. And now, it was time for diplomacy. Roe did a front flip and kicked a guard in the jaw before landing and strolling further into the room. That's when his ankle buckled, and immediately three guards took his arms and wrenched them to the side. The third guard drew a sword and pressed it against his throat.

"Can I please kill him, m'lady?" He asked. All this hadn't even given the new queen time to react, let alone talk. Hopefully she would recognize at least his face and not order his execution. He would really hate to have to kill a few guards to escape.

[Namari Lovelle]

She was in utter shock, sitting on the throne. Crown on her head, wearing a royal looking dress. Her hair was curled and tied up, resting on her shoulder. A glass of wine was in her hands, while paperwork was in her lap. More forms to fill for the werewolves. Gods, why were there so many.

Alas, she was in utter shock to see Roe. He had gone missing, and along with Roland that made her anxious. The Queen had been very worried.

"Stand down! Roe is a friend, not a foe! Release him!" Namari demanded, placing her glass on the ground beside the throne and setting the papers on the throne as she stood. Quickly the Queen hurried over to the elf, as the guards released him and backed up. They were still weary.

"Roe, oh Gods what the hell happened to you? You went missing, and now you come back bloody and broken!" she got down on her knees and placed her hand under his chin, moving his face side to side as she checked the damage.

It was a very large surprise to see the elf. And she was happy he was okay. None the less she was worried about his wounds.

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The guards released Roe, and that's when the weariness kicked in. He started to fall forward but managed to catch himself. Next thing he knew, Namari was moving his face side to side. He backed up a bit out of her range so he could do first aid without whapping her in the face and proceeded to rip off a strip of cloth from his pants and tied it tightly around his arm to stop the bleeding from the cut on his bicep. Sighing, he looked at Namari straight in the eye.

"It's good to know I was worried about here in Avaleur, Namari. These wounds in this form are nothing compared to my normal body. In fact, if I changed back I'd probably bleed to death right here on the floor. But as to where I've been, that may be better discussed in private. I wouldn't want to worry these guards any more than I already have in the last few minutes," he said. Then, he made a visible effort to stand and held a hand out to the queen. It was strange to offer a hand to the new queen, but he'd have to get used to it he supposed.

[Namari Lovelle]

Namari stared at him and nodded, taking his hand and standing up.

"Yes, we'll talk here. Guards, please make sure of it no one disturbs our conversation unless it is an emergency. You are dismissed," She called out, looking at the guards. They all gave a swift nod and walked towards the doors. Once they were gone and the doors were shut, Namari knew they were alone.

"Please, sit, after this talk I'm getting you to the infirmary," the Queen stated, bringing the elf to her throne. She picked up the papers and dropped them on the ground, motioning for him to sit.

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Roe, surprised, sat on the throne. It was the first actual seat he'd had in three days. Or was it four? He couldn't remember with all that had happened. "The infirmary, huh? They'll have their hands full when I do get there but for now there are many more important things to be done." He said. He adjusted himself on the throne, not used to it, and hoped he wouldn't bleed on it too much.

"Well, I guess I'll start with why I'm in such rough shape. Some of the damage is from a battle with the god that enslaved my people. We emerged victorious, thankfully, but everything went wrong from there. Rheo and Theno both died and another man, Devan I believe, went to places unknown. Anyways, I was rejoicing to see my people finally freed from their bonds. My family was the first group of people I went to, and it was quite amusing to see them finally getting used to their bodies again. The mages read my mind and discovered everything and then revealed these findings to the royal family. My family." He paused to let this sink in. Nobody had known he was royalty until this moment, but he carried on with his story.

"My parents and my two brothers discussed among themselves what to do, and then announced it to the crowd that had gathered in that strange underground city. They were going to go on the warpath against all those that could have helped, but didn't. Some of my people didn't want to do this, some did. I am the middle child, and my youngest brother took my side. He isn't very skilled in combat, but he is a sound sage very skilled in magic. He and I took the defensive, not wishing to go to war but instead to find a place to stay. My father was outraged and issued an order that any who opposed this order were to be killed on the spot. Many went to him out of pure fear, and then the fighting started. My father struck down an opposing Blood Elf, and the entire place rioted. Tens of thousands of powerful elves fought for hours, taking only one break, and then resumed the carnage. I was among those fighting, and even though my Blood Release is much stronger due to the royalty I couldn't fight so many of my own kind at once." Roe sighed at this point, loosening his bandage to let the blood get to his arm. A bit spilled out, but he tightened it again.

"Me and my brother ordered a retreat and approximately one third of my people followed me. One third stayed with my father and brother, and the other third lay dead and dying on the blood soaked field of battle. I took flight as fast as I could here, with one request. When I was here, people told me of the War. And the floating isle it took place on, and how that isle sank into the ocean upon the death of Goria and Dadramora. My request is simple. Should my people's mages raise this isle to the coast of Avaleur's borders and set it as the new land of command for my people, would you be okay with having another race and country that close to Avaleur? We should be as allies, and when my people are united once again I will do everything in my power to take charge of them and make our relationship a healthy one. What do you say, my queen?"

[Namari Lovelle]

Namari listened intently, and slowly nodded in understanding. "I have no quarrels with your people making a home near Avaleur. Even if I did, it's not within Avaleurs boarders. If you should raise it it would be just boardering the land that touched Almora ocean."

"And with that, I have a request to ask of you. Feel free to decline of course. I am planning on making Avaleur a kingdom once more. I'm planning on going to the city of Hollow, and the village of Littlebay soon, to request they join us. It would be of interest of me if your people were a part of this kingdom. It is of course fine if Avaleur and your people remain allies of course. Nothing will really change, your people will be welcome in Avaleur," she smiled, still looking him up and down. To think he was at war not long ago.

"I am also surprised you are royal. Well, I suppose I'm not really surprised. More or less I did not know that. And...where are your people now?" Namari asked, running a hand through her hair. She was really worried for Roe and his people. No doubt they needed medical attention as well. She would send them all of to the infirmary as soon and fast as possible.

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Roe sighed with relief when Namari said she didn't have a problem with it. From what he had heard, it had been a fairly large isle easily capable of supporting a few hundred thousand souls. But Namari's request intrigued him.

"Well Namari, I honestly wouldn't have a problem with it. My people, however, are as proud as Elves always are. I doubt that they would want to join a kingdom and be subjugated. They would rebel within three months, with or without my consent. They wouldn't have a problem being allied though, and I'm positive they'd welcome it in light of everything that has happened. The main problem I'm facing here is that my father has the strongest blood release of any Bloodeye Elf in history, and the only way I can stop it is-" Roe stopped himself there, not sure of whether he should reveal this particular secret even to her. "-well, never mind that. Just know I can beat him one on one." He yawned, suddenly exhausted, and barely noted how Namari was examining him. Probably wondering just as he was how he was even conscious, let alone talking.

"And my people are sitting in the forest, one-hundred yards away from the gates of Avaleur. Our mages have hidden them from the view of the citizenry so they don't get panicked seeing a giant group of armed fighters sitting outside their walls. That wouldn't be a good thing. However, if you're thinking of giving them medical attention it would be a very daunting task. I have fully 15,000 Bloodeye Elves under my direct ruling for now, with more to come as I declare a safe haven. That will undoubtedly cause most of those who follow my father out of fear to join our side. I never wished to drag Avaleur into this, but it is the only place we had left to go." As soon as he said this last sentence, his focus faltered and he reverted back to his normal form. A different body, different wounds. Numerous lacerations appeared on his body along with a few sword and spear run through wounds. Blood immediately poured out and stained the rug and a bit splattered onto Namari. Roe immediately forced himself to revert back to his Release state to keep himself alive.

"And that's why I'm in this form. After all, a dead leader isn't much use." He said very shakily. "Shit! I didn't mean to stain that beautiful dress with my blood. I'm sorry Namari." He said weakly. She was right, he did need medical attention, but why should he get it when his people were dying not one mile from him?

[Namari Lovelle]

Namari laughed slightly, shaking her head, "Oh please, I've never been one for dresses. I'm a warrior, not a rag doll. The dress can be fixed, anyhow."

"Look, we'll get you to the infirmary. Right now. I'll send as many healers as the infirmary can spare towards your people, and send them off right away. Do you know any way your people will know they are friendly?" she asked, holding out a hand for the man to take, so that they could quickly make their way to the infirmary.

"We can't take them into the city right this moment, sadly enough. Even if the citizens thought nothing of it there wouldn't be enough room in the infirmary. Best to bring the medical attention to them, then get them to a safer place," Namari smiled.

It would be interesting, she hadn't seen a large group of elves since she left Fidelite. She hoped to meet Roe's people soon, and save as many lives as possible at that.

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Roe took Namari's hand and stood. He looked at the throne and sighed, having covered it in spots of blood.

"I think I'll take you up on that offer Namari. As for my people, tell the healers to say 'Hier Roe Gyathu'. It means 'We're Roe's friends' in my language. Should any speak that language that isn't of my kind, they'll know that they are a friend." He said. "So, where is this infirmary huh? I may have taken a quick tour of the castle just now, but I don't think I saw any place like an infirmary."

[Namari Lovelle]

"The infirmary is in the middle of town, people have more access to it that way. I'm hoping to make one in the castle soon as well," she lead the man through the throne room and out the doors. The guards began to protest her leaving but she waved her hand. "I'm not a child, he needs medical attention as do his people, and you can't tell me what to do," she spoke the last sentence a slight bit childishly, before sticking her tongue out at the guards.

They furrowed their eyebrows as she hurried away with Roe, holding in a laugh. "I know I know, not very professional, but I'm tired of being treated like a child who can't leave the house!" the Queen defended herself with a smile, walking out the castle doors into the sunlight.

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Roe struggled to keep up with the queen, his wounds finally taking their toll. As he walked through the halls with her he spotted a few of the guards he beat the shit out of earlier, and each one was either messed up or walking funny. The sunlight shocked Roe's sensitive eyes, and the entire time all he did was mutter agreements with Namari.

"When we get there, my normal form will need immediate magical healing or I will die within forty seconds of reverting." He mumbled through exhaustion.

[Namari Lovelle]

She nodded, "No worries, it's not a far walk. As soon as they see you you'll get medical attention. The healers here are skilled, they will be able to fix you up."

Spotting the infirmary she gave off a relieved sigh. Some of the healers stood at the front speaking with each other. Turning, they saw the Queen and a man whom looked like hell. Immediately, one of them called for a stretcher inside, while the other rushed up to them.

"What happened, m'lady?" he asked, leading Roe towards the infirmary as he looked over the man's wounds. "Him and his people were at war, get any healers you can spare and send them into the forest. There are many people there that need medical help," she stated as they made their way into the infirmary. The healer motioned for Roe to sit on the stretcher another healer rushed over with.

"Gather as many as you can, and tell them to say, 'Hier Roe Gyathu', that way his people know they're friendly," Namari hurried the healer, and he nodded, going into one of the back rooms. No doubt to get more people.

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Roe plopped on the stretcher and sighed. He barely heard anything that Namari and the healers said back and forth, all he knew is that they were hurrying about. "Our healers are there too, but they can't do it all by themselves. There's only about twenty of them, and I'm sure you can spot them..." He muttered to the healer closest to him. (use your imagination on what they look like lol, I'm kinda curious to see whatcha come up with )

Roe then looked at a second healer. "So, do you want to heal this form or do you want the really bad one first?" He asked, dead serious.

[Namari Lovelle]

(( I'd assume a bunch of blood elves in release form really bloody and shiz : P ))

As a bunch of healers came, they took a swift look at Roe before heading out the door. Some looked concerned, others looked annoyed. They were probably frustrated at the fact that these were not their people, yet the Queen ordered them to help. She ignored it, standing by Roe.

"It would be a safer bet to help you in this form," the healer stated. One of them began wrapping some of the wounds, while the other began to stop the blood from flowing out. Once the blood had slowed down he closed up any smaller cuts that he could with magic.

"Would you like me to go with them and see your people? Or do you wish of me to stay here with you?" she asked, placing her hand on the man's forehead lightly.

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Roe bit his lip. He had done a lot of first aid himself, and there was a lot he could teach these people after all this. "Get the arrow out and either cauterize the wound or seal it shut with magic. Both, if you want." He said to the healers working on him. He'd have fun if he had to guide them through this all. (lol, 20,000 years of experience FINALLY comes into play)

He looked at Namari and smiled. "Well, it's your kingdom. It'd probably help them to have the Elf Queen of Avaleur show up with a bunch of healers. Plus, it'd solidify our relationship more." He said. The healer to his right took off the bandage he had made out of his pant leg earlier and the wound started gushing blood. "Next time stitch it first and then take off the bandage. Makes it much less messy."

[Namari Lovelle]

"I'll be off then. I should be able to catch up to them," she stated, brushing a piece of hair out of Roe's face before making her way out. "Don't go dying on me now!"
Namari ran towards the forest, spotting the healers. Once she was caught up, she smiled, "We'll try and help as many people as we can. Listen to them, and learn from them, they are from far away. You might learn a few good tips."
Once they were going through the forest, it wasn't long until they spotted a large group of people. They slowed down, and Namari raised her hand. "Hier Roe Gyathu!" the elven Queen called out, stopping until the group would allow them to come any further.

The healers with Roe were at work, trying their best. One pulled out the arrow and begun sealing it with magic, as the other worked on the gushing wound. "Are all of your people this bad?" the one with the arrow asked curiously. The other was too preoccupied with the gushing wound.

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Roe chuckled as the healers worked. "No, I'm probably one of the worst in my normal form. In this form, it is about the same for everybody. Arrows, cuts, punctures, you name it we got it. The reason I'm so messed up is because I fought three of our strongest people at once and survived." The healers worked on him some more, sealing the arrow wound.

(As the main healer) Reth looked over at the one armed elf queen and heard her words. Many humans were gathered behind her, and he waved for them to come through. Reth and his small group of healers had been working non-stop to heal as much as they could. Hundreds had died because of their inability to get to them on time, so hopefully these were healers from the city. He had read Roe's mind, however, and knew their language. "Come, come! Do what you will to help!" He pointed at the Elf Queen. "You, go one-hundred and forty three yards in and call out the name Ishin. That is Roe's brother's name. He will discuss what is going on with you in further detail and answer any questions you may have." Then Reth started herding the human healers, who were bewildered by the sheer number of wounded, towards groups of elves and told them to do whatever the Elven healers said. All of them knew Avaleurian language now as Reth had taught them under Roe's orders.

[Namari Lovelle]

"Ahh, then that is good. The easier they are to fix the more we can save," the healer looked down, done with the arrow wound, now looking for more. It didn't seem too bad now. "How bad will it be when you switch to your other form?" he asked, at work once more.

Namari nodded, walking quickly to go and find Ishin. Looking around at the elves she felt bad. Wishing she could help. Alas, her sister was the one that could heal and use magic. Namari was fit for war with a sword. Of course, she could use some magic. Just not well, and nothing that could heal.
"Ishin! I've been sent to speak with you!" she called out, looking around.

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Roe frowned. "Well, I'll die within forty seconds if you guys aren't good with healing magic on major wounds. Five puncture wounds, three of which are in my torso from spears and swords. Ruptured organs and various deep lacerations. I'm hurt badly in that one. For now, I can finish the rest on this form including the splint for my ankle."

Ishin looked up, his broken left arm wrapped in bandages and hung in a sling. Various bandages were visible on his face, including his left ear which had been cut off in a magic fight between him and an enemy mage. He won. He looked exactly like Roe, but with much less muscle and overall physical presence. Nevertheless, he was extremely gifted as a mage being given the title 'Sage of the Blood Arts' among his people. He raised his other hand which hurt his bare chest. He wore half a green tunic to cover his legs, the only unwounded part of him. "Over here, Namari, I'm assuming." He called out. He motioned for her to sit on a chair he summoned and then sat in a second one directly across from it.

[Namari Lovelle]

"Now now don't waste your energy. We'll finish up here for this form, then switch over to the next. You'll need to save your strength," he stated with a simple smile, taking a splint and carefully wrapping his ankle into it.
"Any other wounds you have in this form?" he asked as the other healer closed up the rest of the cuts that he could see.

The Queen nodded, sitting down as he looked the man over. "You look much like your brother," she stated with a smile, nodding. "I'm glad you all were able to make it over here. We'll save as many as we can."