Forums

Family

Quick find code: 49-50-500-63187993

William Witt
Aug Member 2023

William Witt

Posts: 12,465 Opal Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Those familiar with my previous writings may be surprised to find that this is not a self-contained short story.
Rather, it is intended to be the beginning of a tale in itself. I have had the vague idea for a time, and following certain advice that suggested that I write even when a point does not seem evident... I wrote this down, possibly for my own entertainment.
It turned out better than I might have expected, and I now present it to all of you for your review.
Ideally, this tale should be continued with future installments. Sadly, as I am a lazy fool with a relatively short attention span, I cannot guarantee this.
So, without further adieu, I present the tale.
(Edit: My friend Freolin informs me that this should be 'ado', not 'adieu'.)
The Asgarnian ale must flow.

10-Sep-2011 13:49:38 - Last edited on 11-Sep-2011 07:04:47 by William Witt

William Witt
Aug Member 2023

William Witt

Posts: 12,465 Opal Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
He took another sip from the cup and relaxed slightly as the soothing herbal draught flowed down his throat.

The man gazed serenely across the emerald grass, over to the edges of the pond, concealed by the reeds. It was from these reeds that a faint quacking issued, and the man smiled.

It was not a bad job to hold, he thought to himself. Indeed, his position was almost enviable.

How many of his colleagues were offered the opportunity to conduct their work from within the park, day after day, as he was?

It was a clear, cloudless day, and the sun shone warmly. It was days like these that he was glad for the privilege his position offered him.

It had been years since he had worked from within a stuffy office, so it was most often difficult to appreciate what had long since become routine.

Yet occasionally, there came a day so fine that he could not help but feel a surge of gratitude.

The only issue, he sighed to himself as he ran his gloved hand over his balding scalp, was the heat.

He was not such a pessimist as to allow that to dampen his mood, though. It was an extraordinarily beautiful day – One of the loveliest he had seen all summer.

It felt almost as though Saradomin Himself had graced him with this weather as a personal gift. On a day like this, he felt sure nothing could go wrong.

Indeed, his agents had been performing excellently as of late. Whrenity, as usual, had not failed to impress. The young knight could do with a promotion sooner or later.

The man remembered those young days well enough, and he felt another small smile forming upon his lips. Had he been quite so enthusiastic in his youth?

Not that he was terribly old just yet, of course. He was of a respectable age for a member of the order – Not so old as to feel the burden of his duties, but old enough to have accumulated a healthy amount of experience.
The Asgarnian ale must flow.

10-Sep-2011 13:50:22 - Last edited on 10-Sep-2011 15:06:30 by William Witt

William Witt
Aug Member 2023

William Witt

Posts: 12,465 Opal Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
He did miss field work on occasion, but being in command of the order was rewarding in its own way. He was at least not as distant from the action as his superiors were.

He ran his fingers through his salt-and-pepper beard, stroking his chin, before taking another sip from the cup in his hand.

There were footsteps now, breaking his reverie. He paused. The footfalls sounded to be those of either a youth or an adult of small build. In either case, they seemed hurried.

He turned his head in curiosity, just in time to see a dark-haired young man stumble across a flowerbed.

The youth stood slightly bent for a moment, clutching his side as he gasped for breath.

The man quietly observed the results of this evident exertion. The youngster’s white tunic was easily identifiable as that worn by the Knights of Falador. He seemed to be of the suitable age to be a squire – A messenger, perhaps, from the castle.

The youth looked up, still panting slightly, his features dripping with perspiration.

‘S… Sir Tiffy…?’

‘Do have a seat and relax yourself, my boy,* the knight responded. ‘I take it I am needed at the castle?’

The youth nodded between breaths, and the knight noted a troubled look in his eyes.

‘It’s… your brother, sir. He’s dead.’
The Asgarnian ale must flow.

10-Sep-2011 13:51:22

Arrav

Arrav

Posts: 695 Steel Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
*DISCLAIMER* Kittyphantom has requested that I clarify that he has sent me here to make a post!

Generally I really like this. The attention to detail is fantastic (as expected :P ) and I do like how you added your own 'touch' (by that I am referring to the Herbal tea :P ) to Sir Tiffy without actually changing the actual character.

It's also a good start to a story that you'll *hopefully* keep adding installments too.

Just one thing, would referring to Sir Tiffy as a Knight be right? As that sounds like he is a White Knight. But I am not sure what else you'd call him anyway.

10-Sep-2011 14:48:35

Wild1

Wild1

Posts: 482 Silver Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
*Kitty sent me too* :P

Well, my first impressions were of familiarity. The beginning is descriptive of my own mornings at work. Although instead of herbal tea, I would be sipping coffee, I do gaze across emerald grass to a pond with faint quacking. I do reflect upon my age and experience compared to my co-workers, and how nice it is working within the park... Footsteps often interrupt my reverie... Kitty get out of my head! (if anyone wonders, I'm a zookeeper.)

I hope you do continue with the story, I have a kinship with Tiffy now, and a need to know what happened to his poor brother!
Someone move this cat.

10-Sep-2011 15:52:28

Awalterskong
Sep Member 2009

Awalterskong

Posts: 158 Iron Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Disclaimer: I was also sent by Sir Kittyphantom. I know them, was sent by them, and was asked to include a disclaimer.

The description of the story was amazing. I saw Falador park as I read it, with Sir Tiffy in his normal spot. The heat is something rarely mentioned in the actual game, but it set the scene perfectly in the story. I pictured myself in armor in a hot day; which is practically a daily occurrence for my character, but I never thought about it.

By selecting Sir Tiffy, and by extension the temple knights you have nearly unlimited range to expand. I am curious to learn more about Whrenity. He was singled out by Tiffy so I suspect that he is quite exceptional.

The hurried footsteps took me back to when I did The Slug Menance after <quest spoiler>. The messenger wasn't nearly as scared as my character was of course, but it brought back good quest memories likely without you intending it to.

I want to learn more about Sir Tiffy's brother, what type of man was he? What did he do? Do we already know him? I want to read more.

10-Sep-2011 20:14:17

Toa Takanuva
Jul Member 2023

Toa Takanuva

Posts: 3,205 Adamant Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
*DISCLAIMER* Kitty sent me too :P

Its very good, I must say. That's what its like every morning where I am, waking up. And I liked how you added some bits of character to the characters in this story.

Good for more, I'd say!

And, *for Aeolas, you can answer this too Kitty if you want :P * Depending on how long ago. Some of us don't know when Sir Tiffy became a White or Temple Knight. Lets say 40 years. Dealing by his in-game appearance now, I think he's nearing 80 in age. Lets say he joined when he was 20.

10-Sep-2011 20:24:40 - Last edited on 10-Sep-2011 20:26:33 by Toa Takanuva

Robo Hobo

Robo Hobo

Posts: 19,808 Opal Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Pretty good with detail. :)

Though it always makes me feel uneasy when reading details of someone eating or drinking something.

If 'uneasy' is the word, I don't know...


I wonder who his brother could be, hmm.



@ Walter

Yeah, and when we finished Salt in the Wound the adventurer was just so happy he forgot to tell him, hmm? :P




Oh right, and Kitty sent me here also and also told me to put this in my post.

I see some others were told to do that as well. :P
You can only fully appreciate a story when you experience it through the eyes of one of its characters.

10-Sep-2011 20:57:22

Freolin

Freolin

Posts: 5,687 Rune Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
--Disclaimer: I am Kittyphantom's friend and have been asked by him to post this review :) --

Apart from the "adieu" error (which I'm mentioning here to remind you), I have several observations.

Firstly, I offer my congratulations. I do like the soothing language you use - the words were flowing pleasingly over my brain. It is, however, slightly marred in some places by the somewhat archaic language you hold to. For example, "Indeed, his position was almost enviable" is more suited to a dramatic piece in my opinion, and makes the writing a bit less smooth.

My neighbor's house is currently on fire, so I will add more to this post later.

11-Sep-2011 05:52:38

Quick find code: 49-50-500-63187993 Back to Top