You Should Think On Retirement...Maybe?
This happen soon after http://rwmuck.limitless.org/rwmuck/content/battle-ferravale-zurrggkolur-...
On the road before the abbey, a bit of before Zee got to the entry of the abbey
Zee was in pain, and the only thing that that made him more annoyed was that he fled from battle. His arm had a cut on it and a small cut on his chin, couple bruises on his shoulder but he was seriously out of breath, he could breathe but it was painful and his arm hurt, his chest hurt and it scared him a little as he held a p to his chest and his other paw held his blade. He soon got to the gates and muttered a …”Help…lad”
The otter on duty rushed over and frowns, he helped the badger inside to the entry and then went to find a couple other otters her knew was nearby.
Zee shivered and frowned, why the sharp pains, why the pain to breath and out of breath so quickly it was strange to him, yes he was old and older than anyone at the abbey he was sure. He looked at The Blade Of The Northwind Storms and frowned”I..I can’t put de blade..down not yet..no way.” He then is inside the abbey, home or least home for now and who knows maybe home for many seasons if he decided.
RW Abbey: Entry
The raging fireball in the great bowl of the sky as well as the constant, sweltering heat that refuses stubbornly to ease even during the odd hours of the night herald the arrival of summer. You stand on a grassy sward between two cottages. To the south you see a small, calm pond. To the north lies an open space where the Abbey has its feasts in the warmer seasons. To the east is the Great Hall, a massive structure that rises far above the abbey walls and is completed with large towers that pierce upwards into the sky. The main building is adorned with a large, iron banded door that would allow one into the Great Hall. During the day, blinding golden lights washes over this humble clearing. In retaliation, the massive building, coated in a faded crimson soars towards the skies, its huge size offering valuable shade.
Flowers are in full bloom, brilliantly colored petals revealing to the Abbey beasts in a loud, flamboyant fashion their sheer joy for living as well as their animated spirits. Luscious greens sweep the area in a subtler beauty, enhancing the vibrancy of the flora. Soft grasses cushion your footpaws, and from time to time a gentle breeze will caress through to shift the blades of grass and the small layer of dust. Though small in area, and humble compared to the other regions of the Abbey, it is quite clear that everything in this small clearing is bursting with life and at their prime; all have been touched by summer's grace. !!--!Summer is here!--!!
Exits/Entrances:
[G]reat [H]all [C]limb to the [R]amparts [A]bbey [P]ond
[Ga]te [H]ouse [Leave] through the gates [Open] Ground
[C]hampion's [C]ottage
Caleb comes into the entry and looks tried. He has been working on his writing report and searching for information most of the day so of course he is tried. He has kept up with chores and classes as well, but no free time as he is serious on getting this done, in getting to his 2nd rank in novice and by the feast if he is lucky.
Cynthia sees Caleb and walks over "You been too busy past like what..3 days now? Do you even know the current events happening right now? Some fight up the dirt road with that one vermin who took over Ferravale and...well just hope they don’t get to here."
Caleb just blinks and answers "Novice ranks are hard sometimes and will be harder soon as I get to the 2nd rank but I look forwards to it. I am working on a report and the abbot has a task I been...well working on and he will give me a math test later today or maybe tomorrow." He walks over and hugs her "Sorry been so busy, guess just want this rank, it’s been so long since been 1st rank novice, its messed up a couple times which was my fault."
Zee choices now to stumble into the entry, out of breath and panting some, he drops the large blade he has and somehow manages to get energy enough to kick it a little away from him and then drops to his knees frowning. He has a cut to his arm but it’s not serious, but something is wrong, luckily it’s not worse than it could be ...but still it’s not good.
Cynthia smiles at Caleb "You’re forgiven..we could always have a picnic just me and you after all this vermin stuff is....over..."She frowns when she sees the badger and has the no clue what to do look on her face.
Caleb starts to smile at the mouse maid when Zee is seen, he frowns and walks over to him."Mr. Zee?" He sees the cut, it’s not bad from what he can tell, hey he hung around his father enough to know a little more healing than most novices do as he takes the badgers and questions him, "What happen? Whats going on the road?"
Zee pulse is a bit fast, but weak, he frowns "I...no clue had...retreat" He is out of breath and seems to have some pain as he slides a paw on his arm, well it is hurt and a paw on his chest muttering something. Old age it just had to get to him now, and the darn shoulder seems to not have fully healed, serious thoughts of retirement go through his head but he shakes his head to clear that, him retire? Never!
Cynthia frowns "Is he ok? "
Caleb frowns as a flash back of another time plays in his mind, he feels the pulse and watches the badger closely, he is not as good as his dad with this sort of thing but he also can tell there may be something more serious than being out of breath that’s going on, he looks at the mouse maid almost panicking "Get my dad get my dad!!"
Zee frowns as he is like half here right now, he drops to his knees and grits his teeth, some of the pain is gone but not fully as he takes a couple deep breaths and just lays down slowly, it’s better than sitting up, then it seems to make it worse so he half crawls to the wall and leans against it to sit up. An otter comes, with like 3 others to get the large heavy blade to the weapon area.
Cynthia looks scared but nods and rushes off towards the infirm as fast as she can.
Caleb frowns as he speaks to Zee, it’s important to stay awake right?" Mr. Zee? Can you hear me ok...you need to stay awake and not pass out, I think that would be bad......"
Soon Brother Leon is rushing over and gently pushes his son out of the way to check on the badger, “Pain is where?" He cheeks the pulse and frowns and is already getting out a small package of herbs he has had, he also has a small vile of ale, ale can help give herbs a needed kick to revive them if they been around a little while. He watches Zee and decides quickly placing it at his mouth “Drink it..."
Zee frowns, he can answer later but he does drink the herb mixture and coughs shivering a little as he does manage to stay awake. His breathing is better somewhat now and his pulse slowly gets close to normal again. The cut on his arm is not too bad, other than some bruises in a couple places he should recover seeing as he didn’t stay in the fight, he retreated or else this may of been worse, or maybe he wouldn’t even been here now.
Cynthia frowns as slowly sits on the grass, she is not a healer so has no clue what to do but wait. She got a healer and that’s what is important.
Leon keeps close to Zee as he looks at the cut now and cleans it before doing any needed sewing. He applies herbs for swelling and infection before speaking “Chest pain and some in your arm correct? I just happen to still have a pack of herbs your nephew had around for this." He goes to bandage the arm as Caleb decides to ask," Dad...is this like what Elder Zork had?" The reply is "I think so.."
Volos has been lurking the library since his arrival. An arrival where there was some rumor that he'd come in to the abbey chasing dibbuns with fireballs but while his cart does look like something a spell book might throw up there hadn't been any further incidents. He's on his way back to the cart with one of the abbey's books, in no hurry though his limp wouldn't help if he was. The gathering catches his eye immediately and he slowly limps his way over "What's wrong with the stripe dog?" he asks cautiously, his eyes narrowed at Zee.
Zee remains quiet as the brother tends to him, he coughs and speaks softly,"Yeah...couldn't fight so...so ran..shoulder started ...h...hurting too" Then it’s the shoulder he got hurt in the fight at the otter camp not too long ago, its possible it will give him issues the rest of his life, however long that is, then again badgers can live a long time.
Cynthia frowns, she stands up and heads inside "I...I am going inside"
Caleb looks to the newcomer, "He was in a fight and its probably a bad idea with his age" The older mouse nods as h stands "Yes he needs to take it easy, maybe think more on retiring his fighting days, it would be a good idea Zee." He dusts off his robes and stays close " Your heart rate was up a bit and weak, and I would hate to see you end up in a wheelchair like Zork , now his was a lot worse and yours is not nearly as bad as times I seen with him ....just think on it, for the time being your own bed rest the next week"
Zee frowns; he starts to protest and then sighs as he nods "Yeah....bed rest be fine lad. But retiring and de whole....sword up thing be something ta think on further" He is old, he knows that but he also knows he is still in better shape than most, even though he is easily the oldest beast in this abbey.
Volos watches the badger carefully "So it appears" he replies to Caleb "To die in battle or die in bed. How the decision has troubled the warriors" He sounds a little bitter but takes a deep breath, calming his temperament again "Perhaps I may have something to ease the breathing at least"
Leon looks up "I gave him something and as long as he listens to me on taking it easy and maybe retiring...he will be fine." He glances at zee "No saying join the order, just to think on not being a warrior anymore and living here as a full time resident"
Zee frowns and doesn't say anything, he coughs a little as he just focuses on being calm. He is tried and still has a little pain “I...do spend most of me time 'ere Brother Leon... I still have Ozzy, and Sister Zinnia is still out thar somewhere as is Xander and Xander is next in line fer de family blade."
Leon frowns" I don’t think Xander is ever coming back, Zinnia might as she does send letters or so I heard" His son decides to head back inside, he does have a report to work on, and chores..and classes...yeah busy busy novice.
Volos shrugs at Leon "Yes, you provided medicine and while I'm sure it is of perfectly ordinary in power they are things stronger which-" he sounds quite pompous until he stops himself from speaking and with obvious effort changes his tone "Which is to say it is your choice and perfectly acceptable that your mind is made. I shall rescind my offer"
Zee arches an eye brow as is better able to speak "W..Who are you lad?" He rubs his shoulder and shakes his head "I hate old age"
Leon listens to both as they speak e speaks to Volos first " I am the Master Healer at the abbey, Brother Leon." He chuckles at Zee "Yeah I have yet to meet a beast that does like old age."
"It is hardly-" Volos has to stop himself again. He breaths deep again but pauses, a little look of irritation passing his features before he finally bows with an extravagant flair "Volos the Sorcerer, at your service...somewhat, within reason at least"
Zee blinks "Wot de hey is a sorcerer?"
Caleb looks confused "A...what?
Leon blink "A what?" He sounds confused as to what the beast could even mean "I have no clue what that is even, explain"
Volos straightens back up again and the confusion causes a very heavy sign and his paw quickly comes up to rub the spot between his eyes as he closes them "I hate this land so much" he mutters before looking back to them "Have you heard of wizards? Magicians? Magic at all?...Potions, spells, runes, spirits? You have a ghost!" He voice raises to where he's yelling the last part as he gestures angrily at the abbey building "Do I need to set something on fire for everyone I meet here?!" because if so he's going to have to gather more flammable chemicals to fake this stuff with.
Leon folds his arms over his chest "No such thing and as for the ghost you speak of he is not around unless times call for it for a message or something and that’s very VERY rare that he shows up even and if you try to set a fire you will be kicked out of this abbey"
Zee is still a bit...tried and just blinks, he slowly manages to stand and frowns "I will be.....errrr...in me room, not infirm room" he slowly walks that way and shakes his head, yep interesting day so far.
Volos gives Leon a very flat frown after Zee runs away "In the same sentence you have denied the existence of something you have said comes around rarely. Is it impossible that there are things in this world that you have not seen? I am not here to burn down your abbey but I do dislike being told my life is a sham"
Leon takes a deep breath "There is things I have not seen...yes, Marten the Warrior is the closest thing I can think of that’s sort of....well special, he comes to beasts in dreams and sometimes seen when others don’t see him, in times of need or trouble, I think a friend saw him right before he died but I am not certain on that. The wind is around yet not seen, so there is that"
Volos bows his head slightly as he seems to calm down again "I will accept that and perhaps in time we may all see many things thought impossible" he gestures back towards the building "Such as badgers willing going to bed rest"
Leon shrugs and goes to check on Zee before he does anything else today that is the healer’s main concern.
Zee's Room=
Zee was sleeping, sleep was most likely the best idea to recover.
Leon walks in and quietly checks on the badger, then starts to head back to the main part of the abbey.
Zee opens his eyes, "See lad...I be ok"He yawns large and goes back t sleep, stupid old age wears a beast out it seems, he will sleep and when he wakes a few hours later he will feel better but he will also stay in bed, least today and tomorrow.
