Day 50 Froward

Diary Entry Day 50
We are called to a secret meeting with the Sultana. Much was discussed about slavers and war. Later that day a messenger stole into the harem and brought ominous news to the Princess. Talk of horsemen, plague, war and other apocalyptic warnings. I think the man drank too much and fell on his head. Anyhoo, Lord Rouge and Zhe drove the crazed man off. They're both such cuties.


Court Lords and Ladies

I am captured. After a long chase Olaf  the slaver captured me. I would not submit to him and he beat me soundly. He is mad at my owner Sunceray and wanted me as a bargaining tool for whatever evil fantasies run thorough his twisted mind. Page, Zhe and the Mer came to rescue me. My Mer sisters and Zhe fought Olaf. As he was battling them, Page freed me from the cage and we escaped in a small canoe she had hidden in the rocks. I returned to the Harem and while answering questions from the Princess, fell flat on my face from all the excitement. I did not mean to scare her so terribly. I have a scuffed nose and I'm going cross-eyed staring at it.


Captured and Caged

Dairy Entry Day 51
Sunceray has saved me. I was caught again by Olaf;  he was relentless to have me. I feared this was a trap to bring harm to our Queen and I would rather die than be the emissary of such a cruel plot. She was too smart for him. Many Mer and Court fighters came with her. He was surrounded. Had he have started any bloodshed, he would have perished swiftly.  I was released to her and sent promptly to the waters escorted by my Mer family. Beyond that I was not informed of anymore and have decided to take a very low profile to avoid any punishment from her I may have already warranted.
Diary Entry Day 52
Sir Smooth the Captain of the Guard as passed. We are all deeply saddened. He was well loved and liked. I do not know, nor did I ask, the details of his death. The Palace is in morning.

 Diary Entry Day 53


Bachelor Party For Corum the Night Before the Wedding

A most glorious and beautiful wedding. Corum and Lady Yannena are joined. Afterwards, at the reception I had my first taste of mead (a sweet, clear, bubbly ale of delicious flavor) and lots of brownies. 


Bride and Groom

I feel like camel dung, my head is pounding and my mouth tastes like the bottom of a birdcage. After four ales I lost my shoes. After the sixth ale the rest is a blur. I woke up in an unfamiliar doorway, with brownie ick all over my new dress. I found my shoes; they were in the fountain. So I stumbled back to the Palace, wet shoes in hand, and took a long bath. I have learned mead and brownies do not mix well.

Diary Entry Day 54
I have started sparring per my Mistresses orders. She prepares me for some task, of yet I know not. Three men were gracious enough to spar with me. I saw great improvement in myself, yet I am still unsatisfied with my abilities.


My New Trident

Diary Entry Day 55
The two Mer clans have united for a common cause. The slavers have been preying on the Mer for profit and stealing away our people. In retaliation, The Seas Beloved, the Neried Sirens, and The  Nereid Merpeople clans join forces to hunt the slavers and punish them. I have been assigned to a hunting party lead a fierce Mer called Sy. 

We had the slaver Am pinned for many hours, but were unable to catch him. My hunting sisters are bold and aggressive. I hope I can honor them. However, having been a slave for long, I lack the assertiveness to confront a slaver alone or lead a fight. So I stay close to my hunting sisters. I will muster my courage as best I can and fight my hardest for my clan.

Diary Entry Day 56
Dress shopping! The Countess and I have been looking for places to shop. Sheis very nice to take me with her.

Diary Entry Day 57
Its been very slow in Ireem; not much to write. The blacksmith is very happy with my progress and is giving me more money and better tinkets for my labors.

Diary entry Day 59
Zombies! It is Halloween in the city of Ireem. I had a very fun time killing the zombies that infected our fair city and dressing up.

Day 40 Forward

Diary Entry Day 40

Slow day in Ireem. I watched the Countess Page ride a white steed and mingled in the market square. She complained of pickpockets and I must agree pickpockets seem to be roaming in large numbers. I have learned to keep my purse light. 

Sad day  for me.. I was standing around the Knights area looking at those smexy Knights when Aizem came looking for me. I thought he was upset  I was out alone. No such luck. He was very mad for I had missed the dancing the Harem was to do after the fights. He took this as a personal insult to him before the Sultana. I tried to explain, but he was in no mood for excuses. I was marched out in to the dessert and stripped. I held a pillar while he severely lashed me. I cried out in pain for mercy, but he was steadfast. I was sent back to the Harem naked! I ran as fast as I could, red with shame and embarrassment, back to the Harem and soaked in the baths crying for hours. 

Diary Entry Day 41
I am now a mer. That is a Mermaid. Many attended a formal ceremony where me and Gabriel became Mer. Sunceray, Queen of the Mer people, called the Gods to transform me and called  the ancients to hold me fast as I was transformed. It is most painful as my bones broke and skin peeled off my body to be replaced with Mermaid fins and scales. No one can say what you will look like. Deformed or completed. I became golden like my hair. Blessed and smiled upon by the Gods with broad golden fins and a tail of exquisite  beauty. Oh bless the Gods and Sunceray for her skill and wisdom. I now have a family in Ireem.


Transformed to Mermaid

Diary Entry Day 44
I am in the Palace at Countess Page's desk. I look over my shoulder repeatedly,  cautious for many reasons. I write quickly and will not name names should my diary fall into the wrong hands. The Palace is in turmoil. Rumors of evil plots are rampant in the streets. Men are taking up arms, and girls from all stations are disappearing. It is said bad men plot to overthrow the Palace and slavers have vowed to take every, and any, girl they can sell. I fear for myself , my sisters and the Palace Court.  As I write Alliances are forming to protect us, but I cannot help but to be afraid. Will they act soon enough to save us?

Diary Entry Day 45
My owner captured a small male Djinn and is keeping him for herself. I am ashamed to  say I am bit jealous, but will make every effort to adjust.

I am visibly shaking by a past event that reoccurs to haunt me.  I was asked by my owner to help her buy a man from the auction block (to save him from slavery). It was the same man who abused me on my first few days in Ireem (see day 8). I was reluctant to help him and this of course had to be explained. When I told the truth my Sun was livid and stormed me, and the new slave, back to the city across the sands. I was commanded to kneel, and she rarely wants me kneeling, so I knew she was dead serious, I was commanded to repeat out very  loudly,  "I would never allow such a thing again", and if it were to happen she would kill them a thousand times. I have never seen her so upset before.

Diary Entry Day 46
I watched the men spar. The new guard was fighting all comers. He took off his shirt to fight, Oh My! He is huge under those cloaks with a commanding presence. I have seen him confront the slavers before and he is not afraid in the least. I know the girls are safer with him around.

Diary Entry Day 47
The slavers are at it again. They grabbed Jaz, the bath house girl, and locked her up. Milly, a Knight of honor, came to her rescue and beat the slaver up good. While they were fighting,  Jaz and I worked together to pop the lock and free her.

I met a new merman today named Glin.  He was away for along time and came back. Sun, Glin and I played in the water splashing. It was so much fun. I told him my name was O not Othel, because people are calling me that. Then Mistress said O was a bubble and called me bubbles. If it catches on I will be called bubbles; I will die of embarrassment. I balked about it and she said sternly, "Your name is Othel not O and don't use O again". I get in trouble for smallest things. Will I ever learn?

Dairy Entry Day 49
Joy Joy Joy Suncery told Rachel to take me shopping. Whoohoo I love new things. They are so good to me!


War silks

Day 23 Forward

Diary Entry Day 24
I Was Duped. I entered the gates of Ireem only to be arrested immediately upon my arrival. Darklord accused me of crimes I did not commit and took me to a holding cell for trial. From there I was transferred to the trial bench and received a good defense lawyer.  Even though my case was well proven to be innocent I was fined 322G$ by this KANGAROO COURT. I had no choice to pay and filed my complaints. Justice is not blind. They were all caught and properly punished for duping me and several other girls. Serves them right!!

Diary Entry Day 28
Princess Lillie acquired a horse. A beautiful white steed that runs like lighting. I would like to ride her, but I am afraid to ask.

Diary Entry Day 29
I was bitten by a rabid dog (oneflea). I am very sick now and was cared for by the Physician. I did not get her name but am grateful for her care. Ireem needs animal control.

Diary Entry Day 32
We have new guard Acher, I said he was a meanie for what he did, but was scolded for speaking. As it was pointed out to me, “I bring these things on myself”.  Humph.  He had just got done thrashing a pickpocket stupid enough to pickpocket a guard and we bumped into each other.  Well he said I needed an escort; I assured him I could take care of myself. He seemed to think that was not the case and took it upon himself to prove me wrong .The brute picked me up by my neck scruff and dragged me back to the palace. I still have thumb prints on the back of my neck. Owe. I told on him and was scolded more by the Captain of the guard. Sometimes a girl cannot win.

Diary Entry Day 35
I have heard, and this is second hand, that slavers took a Harem girl. One of the guards tried to take her back, but was overcome by their numbers and beaten for his attempt. Such horrible times that a slaver would be brash or foolish enough to attack the Palace.


Mermaid

Diary Entry Day 37
I am still shaken and in denial of what I saw . I was sitting by the docks resting behind Lady Rachel. Mistress Sunceray was in the water; both were in full Mermaid plumage. A man was wandering by the water. Sunceray began singing low and sweetly to him; she called him to swim with her.  Her song was lovely and soothing almost a dream. He refused at first, but after much coaxing and singing he gave way and waded to her. She asked for a kiss and he gave her a sweet one.  Then to my shock he fell still and slid into the water floating lifeless on the surface. Then, oh the horror, she pulled him down to drown him! I hid my face for fear but could do nothing. I was over-come by terror.  Just before he died she released her death kiss and brought him back to life. Sputtering and wet he made his way to shore. She sent him away with a warning of death should he ever darken her door again. I am still shaking, but must accept this as she is my owner and I have no say in her doings, or the ways of the Mer. I am to naive to know better, but smart enough to not speak against her.

Diary Entry Day 39
I won the Best in Black Contest at the new tavern in Kos2!!  I was not very well behaved that night.  I guess because I don't get out much, and when I do, I go a bit overboard. Nonetheless, I am so happy to win. I wore my favorite Japanese lingerie; very exotic. The music was exciting. The friends I made and those I have here in Ireem are so dear to me, it made the night wonderful. 

Diary Entry Day 16 Forward

Diary Entry Day 16
I saw the Lady Rachel and introduced her the man who gave me coin for dancing last night.

He introduced himself as Eshon. They did not seem to like each other much and almost began fighting. I had completely forgot she was with child and after they mended their ways she reminded me. I was mortified to think I could have been responsible for a horrible tragedy.

I cleaned boots at the gate and Eshon gave me 5 dinar to clean his.

Diary Entry Day 17
Rumors abound that the Princess has her eye on me I hope it is for good, not ill.
I found a new job cleaning up after the camels.


Camel Duty

I swear the stable master must feed them broccoli and cabbage. I was paid well enough! I have been hiding dinar in a jar in the desert. I give some to Mistress and keep some for myself. Towards dusk, Mistress came to me and said I was up for sale. She is very curt so I dare not ask more that what I am told. I am a afraid things could be come worse. I wait.

Diary Entry Day 18
I am a Harem girl!!! Mistress sold me to the palace for 800 dinar. There are so many rules I may go crazy. The lady Sun bought me. The beautiful lady champion of the fights I watched. No one gets to use me either -at least not yet. I got new silks, a bath, a bed to sleep on joy joy joy. I jumped on the bed all night long.

Diary Entry Day 19
My days in the harem have turned horrid. I do everything wrong, and I have already been lashed across the back once for peeking in a money till. I was accused of stealing, of all things. I cried for a very long time.
 I cannot leave because I might be taken. The doors are locked and I wander in a circle trapped in a gilded cage. I spent the day making the guard crazy with stupid questions just to amuse myself.

Diary Entry Day 20
We washed the Prince today. Apparently the man can't wash himself. We undressed him and I used all my Kajira charms to entice him and guess what? I got in trouble for that!! "You are not a common whore", I was told. Well la-dee-da I bet I made his jeweled sword stand up. He will dream of me and not those other homely girls tonight.

Diary Entry Day 21
I escaped and came back with much success. I found some old cloths and a black wig tucked in a chest. I let myself down the balcony and wandered the streets. My heart raced the whole time. It was close though, the lady Sun was in the market but I saw her first, and I raced back to beat her to the palace. I was all in silks smiling by the time she caught up with me. I did feel bad for her; she is overwhelmed by the cities responsibilities and a shortage of food has caused more problems. I did what I could to console her.
That night I met a new Lady today in the harem. She seemed cross at first, but I was able to mend that and she became less cross. I think she is important, but I did not ask as the Lady Sun and her were in deep conversation.

Diary Entry Day 22
I spent all morning and all day sleeping. I have discovered a way to the harem roof by climbing the ivy's on the porch and sunbath there. I helped Fateema and Yasha (my harem sisters) climb up with me and we all bathed in the sun, naked, looking over the ocean. After dusk I stole out with Fateema and we danced at the gates pretending to be lowly pleasure sluts. It was risky with no escort and parading ourselves like that, but with a big crowd watching, no man would dare chance the crowds wrath to take us from them.

Diaries of Ireem Prelude

Chronicles of Othel

Prelude:
Today, I sit at a desk in the Ireem library. My dirty clothing and hands have smeared dust all over the fine woodwork and I am ashamed for it. I found a quill, ink and parchment of beautiful craftsmanship waiting for me, wanting my hand to give it life. I have been so afraid and alone, I had forgotten I could write.

I stumbled into the Ireem library as I was running, seeking a place to hide. A large man with a whip demanded 100 dinars for my protection or he would sell me. I was already owned I told him; I am a slave and have no money. I tried to reason with him, but the way he leered at me I knew it was not dinar he wanted. So I ran and here I am. A scared and lonely slave, left to scrounge tidbits and scraps, and give any dinar I can get my hands on to my Mistress. And, for what? For no other reason than I was born weaker.

It was not always like this. I had a family, brother and sisters. Please I beg you, (laughs, those words are so ingrained in my head I even write them without thinking) let me digress to how all this came to be.

Diary Entry Day 1
My family flees persecution from debtors. I don't know all the details other than we are in dire trouble and must flee in the night. I am sure we must be at deaths risk or such urgency would not be warranted. We grab all we can, load the wagons and head to the East. The City of Ireem, we believe, will solve all.

Diary Entry Day 62
Forgive the large gap. There is little of interest to write about other than fleeing. We cross into Ireem and our hopes are lifted. Seeing the tall towers and riches Ireem has to offer, my family is certain this could be a new home. My father and eldest brother go to the city to scout, but quickly return. At the gates are warrants, one with our families name, and we dare not risk entering.

Food and water are nearly gone. We cannot risk resupplying at Ireem. To save the family, reduce the daily need of supplies, it is decided that the least of us, the youngest daughter, will be left behind. I might with the grace of Gods survive here (so I am told). I am left with a day's food and water, pointed towards the gates of Ireem, and set adrift in the Kingdom of Sands.

(From here on these entries are actual accounts of my personal RP that have transpired in KOS, and my humble attempt to breathe life into the events. I will use AV first names only if they were given to me. Thank you to all who's RP contributed. Special thanks to my  Mistress, who I adore. So please remember, all my local chat is RP. If I complain or appear angry about someone, it's not real. If someone beats me or uses me wrongly, I don't take offense; its not real . If I have issues with anyone, they will know it in IM; removed from RP.)

Diaries of Ireem in the Kingdom of Sand

Ireem Diary Entry Day 1
I wander about the city overwhelmed by the beauty and harshness wondering, "how can the two mange to survive together?". I hear the word "Salaam" at every corner people gather and I am quick to pick up this local greeting. Salaam, Salaam, I smile and say to anyone I meet. I cannot do this alone. I will need friends and mentors to survive.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 2
I slept behind a tent in the dirt. I am hungry and dirty. My metal health is falling as I slip in to despair. How quickly we can lose everything.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 3
I awoke and did something I never thought I would. Overturning garbage cans for scraps. I saw some flat bread in a bakery and thought to steal it. They would cut off my hands if I was caught and I became so afraid I ran from the bakery to thwart off my temptations. I ate the scraps, found water in a trough for animals and cried myself to sleep. I hate Ireem.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 4
Oh lucky day. A beautiful woman approached me, her name is Eve. She bore a large weapon and I was wary of her, but I so needed a friend I would have walked in to a wolf den. She was kind and spoke softly to me. She showed me where to eat and drink, and gave me 60 dinar. Then she did something to save my life, although I doubt she knows how much I am indebted to her. She talked to the blacksmith on my behalf and he gave me work. I go there every day now to sweep and clean. I spent the money on a decent meal, drink and my spirits are lifted again. Thank You Eve.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 5
On my way to the bakery to buy more flat bread, I struck up a conversation with a slave girl, Anya. She bakes at the Fatted Calf and invited me to meet her Mistress. She is a wonderful baker and fed me well. Her Mistress was kind and caring. After some long and pleasant conversation, and some dancing, I felt much better, that was until I left the Fatted the Calf that night.

I was retuning to the Blacksmiths to sleep in a pile of hay I borrowed from the stables. Not looking as I walked, I bumped into the back of a fierce woman. She was full in stature and carried a frightfully large spear. I tried to apologize, but she was swift and knocked me to the dirt in an angry blow I never saw coming. I could feel blood well in my mouth. I tried to rise and was knocked down again. She bore down on me with fearsome power, rolled me to my stomach and pinned my hands behind me. "You belong to me now" were her only words. Like a dog, a collar was placed on my neck and a leash attached. I was mortified and struggled against her. Her hand rose again and I knew to stop. Covering my head with both hands. "Please I beg you", would now be my mantra. I lowered myself to my knees before her. My life was no longer my own. I am the property of Mistress Miriam.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 6
Yes Mistress, no Mistress, always walk behind me, keep your eyes down, smile, smile, smile. She calls it training, I call it how to avoid a beating. I will do my best please her.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 7
Worked sweeping at the tavern and gave Mistress all the dinar. I saw a monkey eat a scorpion; if you pull off the tail they are crunchy. I found scraps at the Blacksmiths and I am making grapple hooks. My spirits are not so good. I am deeply sad. Mistress has a new pet. A white tiger named Sierra. Mistress stroked my hair while I sat at her feet. I felt love for her and cannot understand myself. I feel safe when she is near. A bounty was placed on her head and a man teased her he would collect it. I wanted to kill him. I'm so confused.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 8
I sold 12 grapple hooks to a thief for 100 dinar. My first sale. I am so please with myself.

Crying so hard my stomach is in cramps. A man made me to follow him and used me for his pleasure. I tried my best please to him. I warned him I had a Mistress and he took it as threat. He drove a hard fist into my stomach for my insolence. I feel so sick and Mistress will be angry. Should I tell her? I still have my 100 dinar.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 9
I watched a sparring match and it was fascinating. For the first time in many days I had fun and life seemed not so bad. A powerful woman named Sun was the clear champion. I was so taken by her beauty and strength. Later I was allowed to serve the group invited by the Lady Ivory, an elegant and refined woman of wealth. They were all very kind and I was given some coin for my service. One of the guests Miss Rachel was with child. I did what I could to ease her weariness, massaging her feet. It felt good to make someone happy. Afterwords, I cleaned up and drank the leftover wine. It was like heaven in a glass.
A man gave me 40 dinar. He said I looked pathetic and it annoyed him. So he paid me to go away from his sight. I will wait a week and cross his path again.

Sunceray

Ireem Diary Entry Day 10
I decided to wander the desert. I guess I was bored or lonely. I found another community to the far South. Mostly homes and some water ways. I came across a home with an outdoor wash. I stole over too it and bathed in the cool water, refilled my water sack, and took some fruit from a fig tree and headed back home... I mean to Ireem. I thought I found our camp, but to my surprise it was another just like ours and I was caught trespassing. A well dressed man with a sword approached me. I meant to throw myself at his feet and beg mercy, but the sun and excitement were too much for me and I collapsed onto him. He was a kind man and fed me dates, talked a bit of small talk and sent me on my way.

That damn monkey gave me fleas. At night I sneak into the baths to wash away the fleas. I clean up good so no one knows I am there.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 11
Smile, Salaam, work, smile, smile. I spent some of Mistresses dinar for food and drink.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 12
I am in so much trouble. My life will be over soon and fear grips me at my soul.
I met the girl who works the baths. Jazmirah is so sweet I could not tell her I have been stealing her services. I felt so lost right then; I was filled with guilt. Then without warning a demon, Mephistopheles himself, swooped down on Jazmirah and pinned her in his arms. I was horrified and did not know what to do. I took up a large flat rock and bashed his temple with it so hard it shattered. He looked at me and laughed, like I was fly, and continued to take her blood. I must stop writing my hand shakes badly. What will I do? He will surly kill me for it. A lady came and drove the demon off with her words. I have no idea why he would obey her. She gave balm to the girl to heal her wound and we stumbled back to the baths together, her leaning on me for support. She lay sleeping and I left her water.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 13
I sit at the gates worried and alone. What will I tell my Mistress? Will she beat me, save me, or turn me over to the demon for her own safety?

A man with a whip and mask approaches and demands protection payment. A beautiful girl with large ears is with me and he is attracted to her more. I think she is a sprite or woodelf; I don't know. We both run from him. She is captured, and for that I was not. I run through an open door to hide and I am in the most beautiful room filled with books. I sit at the desk and write. I am taking the quill and parchment with me. My first act of stealing.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 14
The last few days I have been working very hard. I am spending too much on myself, but I can't seem to help it. I got more ink from the Alchemists shop. Oh my, I saw some dancing silks I wanted so bad red and soft with ornate beads, but (sigh) I cannot wear them without discovery.

A sweet woman gave me some sugared dates. They were so yummy. I must ask her name.

I am singing and skipping overcome with joy. I saw the lady Rachel again and she is swollen with child. Thus, I offered to serve her and help in whatever way I could. She was weary from all the dust and we went to the baths. We bathed together and I oiled her skin. I did not realize she was Mer folk – I did, but I didn't know her legs would change to a tail of such length and plumage, It was like a peacock in full display. Then to my shock she did something no Mistress would think to do. She began to bath me, a lowly slave, and anoint me with my own oils.

At first I resisted, but she was insistent it was the Mer way; I do not disobey a Mistress. I was lulled to heaven as she her sang mermaid songs sweet and soothing, all the while pressing healing oils into my ragged body. Afterwards, she cradled me like a child. I went home that night with joy I had not felt since I was a small child and wept happy tears.

Ireem Diary Entry Day 15
The blacksmith awoke me from the sweetest dream with a nudge of his boot. I slept sound all night dreaming of the ocean. I think the Lady's songs have some type of healing magic. I stoked the kiln fire to a vigorous heat humming a Mer song stuck in my head. I am filled with energy, hope and joy.

I saw a peacock at the palace. A beautiful bird. I had only seen one once before as a child. So I snuck in to get closer. A guard came by and I dodged down a long row of corridors and into an open door. It was the Royal Harem room!! I got so giddy; I jumped onto a royal bed and rolled and rolled not realizing, there to the bed next to me, a harem girl was sleeping. She awoke and did nothing? Did not call the guards or anything. She only asked my name, and then told me it was boy's name (humph - snooty harem girl), so is Tracy and Leslie and Carrol and and ... I was so insulted. Anyhow, she drifted back to sleep. If I were her I would have beaten me, or cried out. I think they must be drugged or used so much they have nothing left. Maybe the life of a Harem girl is not so grand. I tucked a few small trinkets in my camislk and snuck out easy. The lazy guards never saw me.

I came across the man I met in the desert. We talked of the rising prices in Ireem and I attempted to lure some coin from him, but was unsuccessful. I must be losing my touch and will need to try harder.

I am sitting in a hay pile, curled up in corner writing. It's dark now and I have a low candle fire to see by. I am back in dirty camisilks. I say back because tonight was a glorious evening. The woodelf with long ears is a Djinn named Kiki. I was begging by the gates near nightfall and we got to chatting. As the night wore on we got silly, drunken by the moon's light. We started dancing to be funny and took sticks from the dessert lighting the ends to twirl them. Some men came to watch and another girl joined us. I looked like a dust devil in dirty camisilks and the two girls ran and brought me their old silks; for me to keep! Pretty blue and red and gold ones. Four in all. We had a silly fashion show, me trying them all on and giggling. Saucy men taunted us to dance and we three twirled our sticks and grinded our silky hips at them. Some threw us money and we teased the men with our bodies sliding up to them dancing close but not letting them touch us. It was so fun I could not have a better night earning coin.

Kiki and I

~O