A Day in the Life
King (snores from hiding for most of the play) - Markhor
Guard - Dareth
Page - Ravenstorme
Soldier - Roxana
Penelope - Daedra
Dancer1 (successful backfliping is a must) - Espritia
Dancer2 (successful backfliping is a must) - Xanzie
Narrator - Zazu
Narrator: act the Narrator approaches the front of the stage. The scene is set of a darkened antechamber near the King's daybed. Curtains are draped against the cold stone to make the room look homely and royal. It also offers extra privacy against the echoing walls of the Hallway.
Narrator: recite I'd like to welcome you to our little skit for the opening ceremonies of Glythide's Faire. We are taking a comic look at the day in the life of a noble King. Come join us as the play unfolds. I believe the actors are ready to begin.
Narrator: act the Narrator nods to Dareth, the King's guard who is stationed at the door of the King's bedchamber. Many a fellow has attenpted to bother the King while he is in his chambers and therefore, no one shall pass.
Narrator: smile at you as she tilts her head to listen to the shadows. You hear a loud snoring from behind the curtains as the King rests peacfully.
Page: act comes running down the hallway with a soldier quickly in tow.
Soldier: say Sir! Sir! We must wake the king. The Bruburgs are attacking the city! Chaos is everywhere!
Guard: act attempts to calm down the frantic page.
Guard: say What has been done so far? Where are the troops?
Soldier: salute guard
Soldier: say /nerv Sir, we are massing at the gate. The archers are on the walls. The cauldrons have been set to boil. The Murder holes have been armed.
Soldier: salute guard
Guard: salute
Guard: say /calm This is a good start, soldier.
Soldier: say /loud The king must be told!
Guard: say /matter The king is sleeping and has instructed no disruption. The men know what to do. The set up is good. Keep me informed.
Soldier: say /firm Sir, yes, sir!
Soldier: salute guard
Page: salute
Guard: salute
Page: act the page looks over his shoulder and shrugs as he wanders off with the much calmer soldier.
Guard: act exhales slowly while shaking his head at the page.
Guard: sigh
Guard: wait
Page: act the page walks up the hallway to the guard.
Page: cough page
Page: say /excit Sir, the people are getting angry. Seems the army has taken off with the food supply and has left them with very little left to feed themselves.
Guard: raise eyebrow
Page: say /excit They are calling for the king to make a statement to say when they will get new food supplies in.
Guard: sigh
Guard: say /firmly I have been ordered no visitors to the king.
Page: nod
Guard: say /patien Find a bored noble. Lord Crumbum would do, heÕs a humanitarian. Have him look into it.
Page: nod
Page: salute
Guard: salute
Guard: wait
Page : act the page returns again on the footheels of a stormy woman of strange character.
Penelope: say /harsh This is outragous. I am of royal blood. I can trace my lineage back to the sister of Queen Lleliellen after the Cataclysm that created the world! I will not be cast off by some page boy. I demand my due respect.
Guard: roll eyes
Page: shrug
Guard: say /calm Milady, the King is not available. And if I remember correctly, Queen Lliliellen's sister mated with a troll and therefore was cast out of the family lineage by order of the Queen. You are a palace guard just like me and I am your superior and you will stand down and go back to your position.
Penelope: say /empha But!
Guard: say /stern And for god's sake, soldier, put some armor on. We were attacked not an annon ago and here you are prancing around like some school girl.
Penelope: say /happ But I'm off duty for the party!
Guard: say /firmly Please keep your voice down, for your head is at stake.
Guard: act the guard glances over his shoulder.
King: Snores while in hiding
Guard: say /quiet Then if you must, go to the party, but keep your eye open for mischief. I charge you with this, guard. Do you understand?
Penelope: nods
Penelope: salute
Guard: salute
Page: act the page shrugs as he watches the lady guard walk away.
Guard: chuckle
Guard: say /guard Anything else happening?
Page: say /excit Sir, yes sir. The royals are gathering in the hall awaiting the party. Lord Crumbum has officiated the distrubution of food to the masses. Mister Davenport has requested leave to visit his aunt in the south. I gave him leave and left a note with the tax assessor to check the land while he was out to get an accurate assessment of the property since he won't let the taxers near his home. The guard is on clean up duty at the gate, taking out the garbage so to speak, the invaders have fallen back and are no longer in sight.
Guard: say /confid The king thanks you, Page.
Page: salute
Guard: salute
Page: act the page exits the room again.
Guard: wait
Guard: lean
Page: act the page scampers into the room!
Page pant
Page: say /excit Sir, the cook is demanding to see the king. The royals are taking over the kitchen to see what's going on with the food for the party. Lord Crumbum's guards are trying to take some of the stocks to the gates for the people and the cook is threatening to quit! Without his food we won't be able to have the party for the King's celebration!
Page: flail
Guard: say /empha The cook is being threatening?
Page: say /firm Yes sir!
Guard: say /empha Fire him then. The king doesn't have to put up with that.
Page: say /nerv What about the food for the party Sir?
Guard: ponder
Guard: say /calm Go the Migul's Catering shop and pick up some picnic baskets. We'll call it a 'Picnic with the King.' The guests will love it.
Page: expre joy
Page: say /happ Yes Sir!
Page: salute
Guard: salute
Page: act the page leaves the guard alone again.
Guard: wait
Guard: sigh
Page: act the page walks in escorting two dancers.
Dancer1: act the dancer hops in the room
Dancer2: act the dancer hops in the room
Page: say /coy Sir, they'd like to know when the King is expected to arrive at the party. They'd like to perform for him and give him their blessings for joy in the future.
Dancer 1 sing with dancer 2
Dancer1: jump <self>
Dancer2: Jump <self>
Dancer 1: chorus We'd like to offer to you;Our blessings for your future joy;And happiness to you;And every single girl and boy.
Guard: wince
Guard: say /patien Unfortunately the King is currently unavailable, but we shall convey your respects to his majesty.
Dancer1: jump <self>
Dancer2: jump <self>
Dancer1 and dancer2: bow
Page: salute
Guard: salute
Page: act follows the duo down the hallway as they dance away.
Guard: chuckle
Guard: wait
Page: act the page enters the room.
Page: say /happ How now, Sir.
Guard: say /calm How now.
Page: say /cheer All is well. The party was a smash. The guests all enjoyed themselves immensely. We are closing down the palace for the night.
Guard: say Do that, then. Call for the night guard. My shift is almost done.
Page: say Aye sir
Page: salute
Guard: salute
Page: act the page wanders sedately down the hallway.
King: sit (from prone position)
King: say /slow How is everything today?
Guard: salute
King: say /sarc Yeah, yeah,, just say what's up man.
Guard: say /matter The walls were attacked, you threw them back. The people were starving, you organized a food drive. The royals were looking for an audience, you set up appointments for them all and took care of the little things, unfortunately you missed the party. The performers all lauded your name and wished you health and joy.
King: say /wist I did quite well today.
King: ponder
Kings: say /loud I'm hungry, call the cook.
Guard: say /hes I can't Sir. You've, er, fired him.
King: say /matt Oh, well, I DO like to keep good people around me, none of those sluff offs.
Guard: say /firm Aye sire.
King: say /matter Hire me a new cook and get me a sandwich from the party. There are still leftovers, right?
Guard: say /firm Aye sire.
King: say /cheer Good. Be gone, then. I've had a busy day and I'd like to eat in my chambers and be alone after such a rigorous day.
King: rub <self>
Guard: say /firm Yes Sir
Guard: salute
Guard: act the guard leaves.
King: say /quiet I'm beat, I think I'll take a quick nap.
King: fall
King: snore
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