Another Class project

Script for Class

January 29, 2010

Excerpt from unfinished novel/book

Chronicles of the Land of Vala: Half-Blood Hero

The story takes place in a land called Vala in which immortals have set them selves up as rulers and gods over the land forsaking the almighty creator.

These gods have overtaken the land and for thousands of years and built their empire on the backs of dutiful worshipers. Only one land was still governed by the free magics of the creator; the High Elf lands, an air borne forest with decedent palaces of marble and crystalline rivers and lakes.

While the long lived High Elves have remained loyal to their sovereignty they began to give refuge to the twin gods of love patron Immortals to the elves, Freyr who sired the Elves of the forest and Freya who birthed the Dark Elves of the mountains.

From this unholy union of gods and High Elves the all father god Odin over took the High Elf lands and made himself the patron of all of the land of Vala.

For the High Elves not all hope was lost, for even though they lived as slaves to the god Odin their Queen the last heir of the royal line survived and escaped to seek the stones of Ragnarok as a way to control the gods and reclaim her thrown.

In this scene we find that Anya is not going about her Queenly duties of restoring her former glory. Instead we find that she has instead taken to helping a human Knight gain glory to be recognized by his own royal father. Anya is traveling back to the bustling human controlled city of Kristok to meet with the Knight Gaiken only for him to meet her in the Neshlaim Plains. After a brief confrontation with the devious Imps of the plain the two have returned to the estate of Gaiken, a placed called Ydalir where they will discuss business.

Dynamics of the scene

· Anya and Gaiken speak briefly over dinner; this scene will show the two in relationship to the staff in Ydalir and in regards to one another.

· Anya and Gaiken retire to Gaiken’s study here the two will talk business.

· Gaiken considers his personal feelings towards Anya.

· Anya’s most recent plan is offered to Gaiken.

The Scene starts with Anya and Gaiken riding through the back gates of Ydalir. The gates are smaller stone gates with twisting iron bars and complex locks. The two ride down the path usually reserved for servants and the camera pans through the fruit trees and orchards of the estate until settle on the back door where the two dismount and the scene begins as an older woman opens the large ornate back doors.

Edith: “The Duke has returned with his prize.”

The woman walks down a few steps and bows gracefully to the two signifying she is a servant in the house.

Edith: “Lady Anya, how happy we are to have you at Ydalir again.”

Anya bows her head in a polite nod and gives a micro-smile to the servant woman.

Anya: “I thank you for your Hospitality Edith.”

Edith: “If there is anything we can get for you please do not hesitate to ask.”

Gaiken moves towards the two women who are now standing in the doorway, stomping the mud from his boots.

Gaiken: “I’m starting to understand how the pecking order has been formed around here, Lady Anya, You and then myself. Am I right Edith?”

The Knight chuckles good humouredly as he walks over the threshold pleased with the amount of mud he’s removed from his boots.

Edith smiles at the two and pats Gaiken on the shoulder.

Edith: “My lord Duke, you’ve always been last in line when it came to getting your way in this house, you’ve nothing to worry about.”

Edith chuckles along with Gaiken before ushering them out of the corridor and into the kitchens.

Edith: “Dinner is nearly on the table, so, hurry and clean your selves up.”

The scene changes to dinner that night. Anya and Gaiken have changed into more comfortable clothes and the setting is more relaxed, the two have finished the first course of the meal and are being served the second.

Gaiken: “Tell me lady Anya, where did you travel to this time?”

Anya: “I have gone to the Liniek River, to the city of Gjoll.” “There I have spoken to the human Von, he has told me of whispers of the creatures of Grimlash.”

A servant girl begins to serve the two a plate of sweet meats and vegetables.

Gaiken: “The traitors to the crown? What of these Grimlash?”

Gaiken looks troubled. The over all feeling of the mood is changed to a darker more sinister tone.

Anya: “Now is not the time to speak of such a dreadful people.”

Anya begins to cut her meat unaffected by the mood change; she has remained stoic the entire meal.

Gaiken: “And when shall be the time?”

Anya watches the servants leave making sure their out of earshot before speaking again.

Anya: When you retire for the evening, invite me to your library.”

Gaiken gives Anya a puzzled look wary of her mistrust in his staff.

The two have known each other long enough that he continues eating normally after a moment then continues with normal conversation.

The scene again changes to after dinner in Gaiken’s library. This setting is darker lit by the glowing fire and is accented by shades of deep amber and red. Anya is inspecting the antique books before they settle down to talking business. Her countenance is softer in private and her mannerisms are still just as regal as before.

Anya: “How old are these?”

Gaiken: “Close to eighty or so by now.”

Gaiken begins to tap down the tobacco in his pipe.

Gaiken: “Does that seem young to you Lady Elf?”

Anya is now in position under a painting of Gaiken’s mother, her pose is similar to that of the woman hanging on the wall and Gaiken gives her a compassionate look.

Anya: “They are not so terribly young, such works do not last long even among the elves.”

Anya takes the book she was inspecting from the shelf and walks towards Gaiken, taking a moment to inspect his affectionate gaze at her.

Gaiken opens his mouth to speak before Anya settles on a footstool before him but a maid comes in with a tray and two glasses of brandy interrupting his confession of feelings.

Anya stiffens, unsure of the other and waiting for the young maid to leave. When she does Anya opens the book to a map of the lands of Vala. She does not give time for Gaiken to finish his thought before she dives into the plan.

Anya: “Nishk Braisk. A struggling city of outcasts and plagued ones, home to the Grimlash, the vile group of betrayers.”

Gaiken nods waving one had as if to signal her to continue her thought.

Anya: “The son of King Geirrod has planned an attack against his father.” “Von of whom I spoke with has told me the prince who was banished to Nishk Braisk now seeks his fathers thrown.”

Anya reaches for her glass of brandy and takes a sip, studying the map a moment as she does so.

Anya: “On the night that the nine moons vanish from the sky he’ll make his attack.” “But he won’t be alone, for on the night of the eclipse the band of Nishk Braisk are allowed to leave their city, and as a hired band they follow the prince.”

Gaiken sighs. He exhales the smoke from his pipe and then looks down at the map.

Gaiken: “King Geirrod is the king of Barish Tar, being so far away from both cities I dare not think your suggesting we stop him.”

Anya nods.

Anya: “We are a days ride to Barish Tar, and we have the advantage of being along the only road from the way of Nishk Braisk.” “We can cut him off from this position and you will gain the glory of defeating the usurper in battle.”

Gaiken nods, and chews on the end of his pipe.

Gaiken: “And what of these hired hands you mentioned?”

Anya: “Von, of whom I spoke with, and myself will have elements to deal with these traitors.”

Gaiken looks resigned to Anya’s plan for glory and sighs giving her a look of devotion.

Gaiken: “Then I shall lead us to battle.”