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Josh Dragelion

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POSTED ON Nov 26, 2020 5:35:51 GMT

Post by Josh Dragelion on Nov 26, 2020 5:35:51 GMT

"Now that I am a Knight of Hyrule...

After the "exciting" events at Kakariko Village, then the castle and all the knighting things that came with it, the man who now took his given name, Josh Dragelion, had finally found some time to return to his home in Ordon Village and rest. It was time to rest his mind, his body, his heart and his soul. So he could be prepared for the next time that the Royal Family had need of him. With the monsters not letting up in their attacks, that time would likely be soon. But for now, he was going to enjoy the peace and calm that their efforts had brought them. He didn't hire the hands today, instead he and Selene handled the fields. Much of it was part of her training, and keeping himself in good combat shape as well.

He'd just finished baling hay into the barn when he stepped out into the afternoon air. It was getting a little chilly but not enough just yet to hamper him from feeling relaxed. This was his element. Where he didn't have to worry about a thing in the world except ensuring his animal parade didn't get unruly. It was time for a break, and he knew just how to do it. Before he knew it, he had found himself flopping back onto a pile of hay that was still outside for the animals to take if they wanted it. He loosed a yawn as he stretched his arms out, his arms falling behind his head as he shut his eyes. The country air was perfect for him. He missed this. He loved the thrill of combat, but there was really only one place he could truly relax.

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POSTED ON Nov 26, 2020 8:14:45 GMT

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Solveig rarely came down from Death Mountain these days. He had to keep a close watch on the Dodongo population, and keep his brothers inspired. But at the same time, Solveig had grown curious about the condition of their sworn brother, Josh.

It really had been a while, so much so that Solveig's grammar was naturally improving from being around people that spoke properly. It was incredibly strange to have had speaking in the third person worked out of him, but even old dogs could learn new tricks. It had been an easy roll to Josh's farm, and at some point along the road, he had uncurled his self, landing heavily on his feet before approaching the farm.

Solveig wasn't used to farm animals, but if he knew anything about horses and the like, they had a tendency to spook easy. So the least he could do is not tumble through the fields. Instead, he approached the farm on foot, looking at the fields around him before noticing where Josh laid on a pile of hay.

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POSTED ON Nov 26, 2020 21:42:57 GMT

Post by Josh Dragelion on Nov 26, 2020 21:42:57 GMT

"Now that I am a Knight of Hyrule...

It wasn't hard to hear the thumping footsteps of a Goron, especially in the confines of a peaceful and quiet environment like Dragelion Ranch. Josh immediately sat up and stared forward, his eyes widening in surprise as he recognized the figure that came towards him. And then his expression brightened soon afterwards.

"Solveig!" he chirped in delighted surprise. "What brings you here?" he inquired as he then motioned to a place on the pile of hay. "I know it sounds uncouth, but a pile of hay is actually quite relaxing, in its own way. Try it!" he encouraged the large Goron as he made room for him. It was definitely an unorthodox thing to suggest to the Chief of the Gorons, but it was a relaxing thing for him, and why wouldn't he offer the same courtesy to someone that called him his Sworn Brother?

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POSTED ON Nov 26, 2020 21:56:10 GMT

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Solveig grinned when the Hylian's own face brightened at the sight of him. "Decided that I would take some time off to see how you were doing, brother." He mentioned, moving to the hay when offered a spot on it and flopping down next to Josh.

It felt strange, being on something so soft. Usually Goron slept on rocks, it made it easier for them to get up after rest as well. But it was still comfortable, and he gladly took the seat. He was the chief of Gorons. Not some ponce that thought he was so high above others that he couldn't be bothered to get comfortable in the presence of a close friend.

"You're right, brother! This is comfortable!" As he settled in, patting his large belly and leaning his head back. He'd figure out how the hell he'd get off of the hay when it came to it. "So how are you doing, brother? It's been a little while since I've been wrapped up in repairs."

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POSTED ON Nov 26, 2020 22:05:34 GMT

Post by Josh Dragelion on Nov 26, 2020 22:05:34 GMT

"Now that I am a Knight of Hyrule...

The Hylian couldn't help but laugh when the Goron agreed that the pile of hay was comfortable. He did look a little ridiculous, and it suddenly struck him he didn't know if he'd be able to get up when it was time, but this was a casual enough setting. Who cared how you looked? And Josh could always help him up if he needed to. No problem, really. But he'd find a way to accommodate for that rock shell of his next time.

"Things have been alright. Eventful" he admitted sheepishly, starting to relax back again on the pile now that he had no reason to fear. "I did things I should have, and yet shouldn't have, at the battle. Wasn't a popular decision, as necessary as it was. But at the end of the day, I'm a Knight now. So that's pretty sweet" he answered as he raised his shoulders in a bit of a shrug. "The sign at the front's new. I decided to go with my given name going forward. Couldn't rely on my father's title forever. Gotta make my own keep" he brought up casually. Very casually. Even with the Chief here it was hard to keep his formal dialect when he was in his element on this farm. "How goes repairs? Did you catch the assassin?" he inquired.

When he'd last seen Solveig, he'd just had an attempt on his life. While Josh's situation had cleared up and he'd been knighted in the time since then, he didn't know much about any developments in Solveig's own situation.

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POSTED ON Nov 26, 2020 22:21:19 GMT

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Solveig rested his heavy arms across his chest, large fingers intertwined with each other to keep his arms where he wanted to. "Become a knight and take care of a farm. Looks and sounds like things have slowed down for a bit though." He nodded, looking over to Josh.

"It's big to hear you finally become knight too." He mentioned with another nod, scratching his stomach as he took another moment to observe the fields around them. "About time you got a raise." He reached over, thumping him playfully on the arm.

"As for repairs. My brothers are working hard, they are coming along. The pass is at least usable for you not-gorons, but quite a bit is left to go." He took in a breath, still relaxed, despite the topic of assassins. "No, they have not been caught. Puny assassin and friends are hiding well." Besides, they had so many issues, he hadn't really been searching, just being watchful for now. Dodongos were becoming a bigger issue, and their home was still recovering from the sudden eruption.

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POSTED ON Nov 28, 2020 7:18:31 GMT

Post by Josh Dragelion on Nov 28, 2020 7:18:31 GMT

"Now that I am a Knight of Hyrule...

He laughed a bit at that remark. A raise, he supposed he could look at it like that. Could have been a more sizeable raise, but a raise was a raise he supposed. What mattered more to him though, was the flexibility of the schedule and the opportunity to do more for his country. That was the real reward. Even if it'd still be nice if they could knock around some more military funds. He was lucky his main job was doing as well as it was... Either way, it was still a day to talk about good news.

It was good to hear that things were going well and the bridge had been fixed. He had dropped by the Hidden Village recently, and had seen the destruction wrought there. It had been hit even worse than Kakariko had. The entire region had taken a serious hit, and while the assassin was still at large, the more pressing issue was being worked on, at least.

"Good to hear. I heard tensions were high with the Gorons some time ago after the battle. Has everything been sorted?" he inquired. An attempt on Solveig's life while tensions were high... Interesting.

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POSTED ON Nov 28, 2020 7:40:20 GMT

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Solveig let out a heavy sigh, looking at the sky. "Yea. Elders could have picked better time to start a mess." If he was completely honest, he wasn't entirely sure what was going on in their heads anymore. He just had to do his best and show them he could be a leader. He doesn't know why they started doubting in the first place but...

"I think things are sorted for now. Rising populations and such are keeping brothers busy." He offered a dismissive shrug, he was busy as well, but he had to come down before he worked his self to death and even now, he was still technically working. He had dropped off some supplies for Kakariko on his way down from the mountain.

"Still busy though. If you come buy, you should be careful brother. Elders are being grouchy old rocks." Their spirits had been sort of lifted, but they still had days where stuff just would refuse to go right and they wound up spending way longer than intended trying to sort out political or paper issues.

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POSTED ON Nov 30, 2020 0:23:26 GMT

Post by Josh Dragelion on Nov 30, 2020 0:23:26 GMT

"Now that I am a Knight of Hyrule...

"I learned the day of my knighting ceremony that politics are a complicated thing. And those who consider themselves to be in power commonly consider themselves above others. And just love causing a stink for the sake of it" he brought up when Solveig insinuated that these elders were finding a reason to make a stink. Were they trying to find a way to assert power for themselves? What was the point? Why weaken themselves further when they were already weak? Couldn't they see they were at war?

Solveig warned him to be careful if he came back. Why? Was there a reason for it? He turned to stare at him a moment.

"I intend to return to Death Mountain with a friend of mine when her training is complete. Her name is Selene, she is a strong and honorable warrior but she's lost her edge. I have been re-training her, refining her edge back to its peak, and was considering coming to you for guidance on where we might find some ore in the mines to forge her a new weapon, once she is ready to face proper combat. Is there a reason I should be cautious, exactly?"

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POSTED ON Nov 30, 2020 5:02:32 GMT

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Solveig looked up at the clouds, looking at a sky and wondering what it'd like to live in a place where the sky is blue much more frequently than it is ash or dark cloud filled. He looked over at Josh when he asked and shook his head. He just said it but maybe he didn't say it clearly enough.

He was going to be bringing someone who lost her edge up to his mountain? Or at least they were considering it. Maybe, but... "The cliffs still crumble in a few places, the road is still rough and the monsters are more active than before." He clarified, motioning his open palm outwards in a wide sweep, motioning to try to show the expanse of the monsters.

They were, quite literally everywhere.

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POSTED ON Nov 30, 2020 21:39:06 GMT

Post by Josh Dragelion on Nov 30, 2020 21:39:06 GMT

"Now that I am a Knight of Hyrule...

The monsters were more active than before? That was surprising, he figured they'd wiped them out after the battle. Sounded like more were coming from somewhere... But where? Still, he took his advice to heart. They'd be careful when traversing up the mountain.

But he had a look to him when he mentioned Selene. Did he really say he planned to bring her up there? Indeed, he did. He was sure about that. Except he had missed one part. He only intended to when she was ready. Selene was a great warrior but currently lacked polish. Though in truth, she always did. Self taught, she had done her best but it was still a surprise she’d managed to kill that monster. But those days would soon be behind the young valkyrie.

He could see doubt in Solveig’s eyes though, and he smiled lightly. “Don’t worry. She’ll be ready” he promised. Josh had trained her hard. That was for sure. “I was Captain of a town guard back in the day. I know how to whip a whelp back into shape. And this is the perfect place to do it” he revealed as he motioned to the hay they were laying on. “This? Soft and harmless now, but baling that everyday as a cluster is backbreaking work. And if she lives here, she helps out. Bale enough hay, harvest enough crops, chop enough wood, and you find plenty of strength to swing a sword before long.”

He motioned to the coop. “Handling eggs? Dexterity. Not stepping on birds that are highly dangerous when threatened? Awareness. Instincts.”

Then he motioned to the goats, cows and other livestock grazing. “Herding requires horse mounted skill. As well as quick reflexes and decision making on the spot.”

Then the fields. “Watering takes endurance. There’s a lot of crop to cover. All that and keeping up with weapons training as you do, builds a balanced warrior. I’d like to think it works, it’s how I train myself after all. It’s hard work but it helps both of my jobs, I can’t really complain”

He chuckled a little. “This is my home, my business and my training ground. It’s worked wonders for me. So I wouldn’t worry too much about Selene. She’ll be ready when it’s time. I know how difficult the mountain can be. And I'll definitely heed your warning. Though I have to wonder just what's causing the monsters to become more active. I can guess with the rocks, but the monsters?”

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POSTED ON Nov 30, 2020 22:26:15 GMT

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Solveig looked where Josh motioned, listening to him go on and leaned back into the straw again when he was finished. "A hell of a training ground brother. I guess I'll have to wait and see what you bring up to me." There wasn't too much going on out here, but he guessed doing everything daily would be harder for humans than he thought. Goron couldn't even ride horses anyways. They were too small for their weight.

He shook his head, looking back to Josh. "Brother Dormagoro is afraid that a legend might be waking up. There are many caves to Death Mountain, it's impossible to patrol and control them all." He nodded, still laid back because it was hard to do sit ups. He was pretty heavy, even for a Goron. "He may be right too. So we have to beat back as many as we can."

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POSTED ON Dec 1, 2020 6:36:46 GMT

Post by Josh Dragelion on Dec 1, 2020 6:36:46 GMT

"Now that I am a Knight of Hyrule...

He didn't know how effective it was compared to the training grounds that Solveig's troops or the royal family used, but if Solveig seemed to think it sounded effective, he'd take that praise as a sign he was probably doing at least something right. So he nodded his head in turn.

But what Solveig brought up next was of even more interest to him for the time being. "A legend?" he echoed as he looked to him with curious eyes. What could he possibly mean by that? And what did it have to do with the monsters? "Is it some kind of ancient monster or something like that? Is it controlling the other monsters? Do you know where it has, and have you tried to fight it yet?" he began to pepper with questions. It sounded like it could be a great challenge in combat, and he did love those.

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POSTED ON Dec 3, 2020 0:56:58 GMT

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Solveig scratched his head at all the questions. "No, brother. I said that brother dormagoro is afraid that legend is waking up." He clarified, shaking his head and resting his hand across his gut. "If I knew anymore, I would tell you." But alas, they were in the dark, still working on how they were going to start culling the ever-growing number of monsters rising up from the volcano and caves. There were beasts in there and they had been dormant. Something had likely collapsed that forced them out...

Or something was really in there. Solveig shuddered internally at the thoughts of how they may discover a great King Dodongo should they ever stumble across one. And he hoped that they would find signs of it rather than potentially bump into it unprepared. A beast that could eat his people was back on the rise and he was done with it, but it'd be stupid to march into a King Dodongo unprepared.

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POSTED ON Dec 3, 2020 3:51:29 GMT

Post by Josh Dragelion on Dec 3, 2020 3:51:29 GMT

"Now that I am a Knight of Hyrule...

"Legend... I'm not sure what you mean" he brought up, scratching his head. "I'm afraid my knowledge of local Goron culture is a little bit limited, Brother Solveig. I'm not from Hyrule" he elaborated. But Solveig seemed to know as little about all of this as he did, really. There didn't seem to be much more to discuss on the matter. What was clear was the increase in the number of monsters lately on Death Mountain. Perhaps he would ask the Royal Family to send him to help thin them out. It would help to strengthen the bond between his liege and the Gorons, after all. And when she was ready, he could bring Selene along. Head into the Goron Mines while they did it, and perhaps... They might even find the source of Solveig's troubles down there.

And odds were, even more trouble. He did not recall his first trip down there very fondly.

"I'd raise defenses a little higher if possible, than if it were just an increase in monsters. I suspect eventually this "legend" might come out of hiding sooner or later" he brought up. "I'm sure you're already spread thin. But I don't know if you can risk it. You could always petition the Royal Family for help, I suppose. Get some knights sent your way."

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