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Regin Hardhammer · 03-18-2005, 06:50 PM

Azarmanô balked in astonishment as he listened to Kâthaanî’s impassioned speech. No woman that he was aware of had ever pledged to take up arms before. Warfare simply was not a matter of concern to women. If it had been his daughter who yearned to fight, Azarmanô would have certainly forbid it. Such undertakings were too dangerous for a young and inexperienced maiden. The king’s men were seasoned veterans of war, trained to ruthlessly kill or capture those who opposed Sauron. The father had already been slammed into chains; the daughter must not be allowed to suffer the same fate. Inzillomí could not bear to lose both a husband and a daughter. No, one so unaccustomed to the techniques and cruelties of warfare must not be allowed to fight.

Yet something in Kâthaanî’s eyes, a fire blazing with determination, told a different tale. No, she might not know how to wield a deft sword, but her determination exceeded that of all the other men present. This ire burning inside of her shone through so clearly, that Azarmanô could not help but be impressed. Azarmanô could not imagine how it must feel to know that at this moment your loved one was rotting in a jail cell. If she had a chance to do something about this, to participate actively in the freeing of her father, would it not be cruel to deny her this? Would it not be a direct effrontery to her valor to scorn her efforts so? Azarmanô could infer from the way she spoke that she was indeed ready to risk her own life to save her father. He wondered whether her mother felt the same way.

Azarmanô chose his words carefully, for the matters of risking one's life and the well being of family members are complex in themselves and together confounding. He was acutely aware that he must not exacerbate the already stressful situation any further. The imprisonment of one family member was vexing enough.

He spoke slowly and with an air of distinguished importance, “Lady Kâthaanî, I consider your spirit in this situation valiant and commendable. I challenge not your resolve, for I know it is tenacious, nor your constitution, for I know it is strong, but only your judgment. You are not knowledgeable in the art of wielding the sword and know not the horrors of warfare. On this rescue, we will most certainly encounter the king’s men in combat. Are you certain that you wish to oppose them? If you choose to accept this task, you must show no mercy to our enemy, for neither Sauron nor the king shall show any to you. For my part, I have already stated that I will gladly join the rescue party. What say you?"

03-18-2005, 06:50 PM	#20
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	Azarmanô balked in astonishment as he listened to Kâthaanî’s impassioned speech. No woman that he was aware of had ever pledged to take up arms before. Warfare simply was not a matter of concern to women. If it had been his daughter who yearned to fight, Azarmanô would have certainly forbid it. Such undertakings were too dangerous for a young and inexperienced maiden. The king’s men were seasoned veterans of war, trained to ruthlessly kill or capture those who opposed Sauron. The father had already been slammed into chains; the daughter must not be allowed to suffer the same fate. Inzillomí could not bear to lose both a husband and a daughter. No, one so unaccustomed to the techniques and cruelties of warfare must not be allowed to fight. Yet something in Kâthaanî’s eyes, a fire blazing with determination, told a different tale. No, she might not know how to wield a deft sword, but her determination exceeded that of all the other men present. This ire burning inside of her shone through so clearly, that Azarmanô could not help but be impressed. Azarmanô could not imagine how it must feel to know that at this moment your loved one was rotting in a jail cell. If she had a chance to do something about this, to participate actively in the freeing of her father, would it not be cruel to deny her this? Would it not be a direct effrontery to her valor to scorn her efforts so? Azarmanô could infer from the way she spoke that she was indeed ready to risk her own life to save her father. He wondered whether her mother felt the same way. Azarmanô chose his words carefully, for the matters of risking one's life and the well being of family members are complex in themselves and together confounding. He was acutely aware that he must not exacerbate the already stressful situation any further. The imprisonment of one family member was vexing enough. He spoke slowly and with an air of distinguished importance, “Lady Kâthaanî, I consider your spirit in this situation valiant and commendable. I challenge not your resolve, for I know it is tenacious, nor your constitution, for I know it is strong, but only your judgment. You are not knowledgeable in the art of wielding the sword and know not the horrors of warfare. On this rescue, we will most certainly encounter the king’s men in combat. Are you certain that you wish to oppose them? If you choose to accept this task, you must show no mercy to our enemy, for neither Sauron nor the king shall show any to you. For my part, I have already stated that I will gladly join the rescue party. What say you?" Last edited by piosenniel; 06-19-2005 at 02:43 PM.