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Post by Gerdy "Twelve Toes" on Jul 16, 2016 3:22:15 GMT
Where the hounds are kept.
Current Kennel Master: Aelison Blackfort
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Post by Gerdy "Twelve Toes" on Jul 16, 2016 3:34:08 GMT
Gerdy, still flying high after receiving the job of Kennel Master, eagerly rushed to the Kennels. When she arrived, she looked around to get a feel for the place, making sure to count the number of cages and see if there were any animals still left within them.
"Seek!" she shouted to her hounds, Warrior and Stranger. The command was one of which they were familiar, the mutts began sniffing about as they searched the immediate area.
(Animal Training: 80)
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Post by The Gambler on Jul 16, 2016 20:30:55 GMT
They each bring back a rat. Anything else in the cages has either starved or been eaten.
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Post by Bret on Sept 20, 2016 1:51:44 GMT
19th day of the third moon about midday ////
Entering the kennels, the other dogs caught her scent and began to bark in unison. "Quiet...", she shouted and everyone settled back down. There were ten dogs left after that mishap of Gerdy's. They lost two of the strong males. Aelison patted her favorite bitch, Daisy, on the back of her head,"Well, let's get to it then. Seems the Truchbull went and got herself killed." Taking in a sigh, with a smile of relief,"So now I am the Kennel Mistress", she smiles down at Daisy.
She walked the line, looking at each dog, when she noticed another of the bitches, Grace, on her side, whining lightly. Aelison knelt and rubbed her gently through the bars of the kennel. Grace was to have a litter soon sired by Albah. "It's okay love, you will be alright...", she spoke softly and the dog laid her down again.
Looking at the rest of the lot, she nodded. "Training will start soon.." Grace - Albah -
Pug & Duncan - Clout -
Ice & Steel -
Mother & Daisy -
Father -
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Post by The Raven on Sept 20, 2016 17:00:24 GMT
It had been nearly two weeks since Lord Shoreham had arrived with his two sons. The eldest, Ser Alester, was a brooder, and cared to discuss little that was not pertinent to his house's future. The younger, Hoster, seemingly resigned to always being an extra son, found himself more interested in hunting and other amusements of a similarly thrilling nature. He rode towards the kennel now, accompanied by an older man on foot. "I was told Blackforts employed a hideous giantess for their kennel. I am absolutely delighted to see that you are neither, milady. For the sake of the hounds, of course." He said with a grin.
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Post by Bret on Sept 20, 2016 17:07:21 GMT
Daisy lifted her head , which caused Aelison to do the same as she saw the two ride up to the kennels.
"No, she is no longer here", she responded with a smile at his compliment. "But not to insult the dead she loved them as much as I. More or less."
"How can I help you?"
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Post by The Raven on Sept 20, 2016 17:13:28 GMT
The lordling gave a startled look. "Oh! My apologies! I... I didn't realize she was a real person. Or that she had passed. May..." He seemed uncertain of his next words, no doubt having expected to fall back on flirting. "May I ask her name?"
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Post by Bret on Sept 20, 2016 17:24:50 GMT
Shrugging lightly, she scratched behind Daisy's ear,"She was... ", nodding, not wanting to say more for fear of bursting into laughter. When he asked her name she stifled a small chuckle...
"it was Gerdy... And mine is Aelison Blackfort. "
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Post by The Raven on Sept 20, 2016 17:48:25 GMT
"Gerdy." After a moment of solemnity, he finally burst out laughing. "I'm sorry! Truly! But I keep hearing the name 'Gerdy the Giantess' repeating in my head!"
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Post by Bret on Sept 20, 2016 17:55:46 GMT
She joined him, loudly then shook her head. "I called her, the Truchbull..." Her face reddened and she burst out again.
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Post by The Raven on Sept 20, 2016 18:07:37 GMT
"Aelison. It means 'Descended from nobility' in High Valyrian. I have a younger brother who spends all his days chatting with foreign merchants all day, in hopes of Father finally letting him travel."
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Post by Bret on Sept 20, 2016 18:15:05 GMT
Her laughter quieted as he explained her the meaning of her name. "Sounds very pretty. I never asked my mother why she named me that."
Taken her seat again, as Daisy curled next to her,"I would like to travel, but I have my duty to my family." She looked at him again, she was still curious as to what he wanted." "But really what can I help you with since the monstrous woman is no longer here. I am the Kennel Mistress after all."
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Post by The Raven on Sept 20, 2016 18:27:07 GMT
"I... Had hoped to go hunting at some point. But I don't believe I have permission yet. So I suppose I'll just entertain myself until all is arranged. If it's not an annoyance, Mistress Blackfort."
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Post by Bret on Sept 20, 2016 18:29:48 GMT
"Hunting? Not a bad idea, some of these need a good run. My Lord..... It doesn't seen fair that you know my name and I don't know yours", she asked after him. "I can also introduce you to some of the hounds if you wish? Although, we do have one that will not be able to hunt until she drops her liter."
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Post by The Raven on Sept 20, 2016 19:55:47 GMT
"It's Hoster. Apparently, it means... 'Horse tender'." He dismounted his own horse. "My father is Lord Shoreham. I say that not merely to impress... But I do hope it does." He grinned as he strode towards her, his manservant taking hold of the stallion.
"Who's the leader of the pack?"
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