K'Zan
Squire
(pl/m/gz/W4/Du/CN)
Posts: 106
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Post by K'Zan on Oct 21, 2004 14:58:08 GMT -5
K'Zan stood to one side and waited for the others to speak before addressing Naylo.
'K'Zan.'
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Selenya
Squire
Planeshifter
Posts: 138
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Post by Selenya on Oct 24, 2004 10:29:07 GMT -5
After all her companions intruduced themselves, Selenya politely waited for a several seconds, to see if the local commanders, or whoever the assembled men and woman were, were going to say something. When they remained silent, however, Selenya politely coughed and spoke, ”Please, forgive me for my rudeness, but I must say that my companion K’Zan and I were sent here in quite a hurry on a mission to ensure protection of a man named Relik Noren. I believe that Ferrick the Magician wouldn’t send us here in such a hurry and without giving us any information unless the haste was important. This being so, I wonder, is one of you Relik Noren? And if no, I would like to be taken to him, and, if possible, told more about what is going on around here. Right now, I have only a vague idea from whom or what I am supposed to protect Relik Noren.”
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Post by Naylo the Stonebreaker on Oct 24, 2004 15:19:55 GMT -5
<-- To Arcaneye, K'Zan, Selenya, and Spec the Damned only -->
You elvish women are utterly useless... whispers Naylo to his companions.
You were sent here in haste so as not to keep me waiting. The next time you speak out of will be your last. he exclaimed, glancing up at Selenya.
Kaygor, these are the mercenaries you requested. he said to the modron, pointing to K'Zan, Selenya, and Spec, A motley bunch, but Ferrick sent them, so they must be reasonably competent.
Canderous, you will lead the group and make sure everything goes as planned. I will hold you personally responsible for any failures. Kaygor, of course, represents our mutual employer, and will be part of your group to make sure things go along as planned.
He addresses the whole group again Lillian here will be dealing with Lord Paracs, and Gamar will be your guide. Naturally, both are highly skilled. You'd best get moving - the Abyssal League's presence here has been construed as a threat and Spectrum Battalion has been called in to reinforce Ribcage... sodding minders. Move!.
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Faniel the Viper
Peasant
My hypothesis was correct. You insides ARE red.
Posts: 10
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Post by Faniel the Viper on Oct 24, 2004 15:21:05 GMT -5
<-- To Arcaneye, K'Zan, Selenya, and Spec the Damned only -->
Faniel bows to Naylo and begins to step outside
Come now, thralls. We'd better get you suited up.
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Post by EK - Shadow of Death on Oct 24, 2004 15:29:16 GMT -5
<-- To Arcaneye, K'Zan, Selenya, and Spec the Damned only -->
Lillian and Gamar push past Faniel and disappear outside amongst the thrush of tents.
Kaygor merely motions for Canderous and the others to follow Faniel.
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Post by EK - Shadow of Death on Oct 24, 2004 15:32:05 GMT -5
<-- To PiperSilverstream only -->
Piper finished half a day's of hard work without any incident and wiped the sweat and soot off her brow. It was highly productive and Piper learned much from the smith. She learned the basics of planar common and can speak in simple sentences and convey most meaning.
You did good, Piper. Appreciate the help. said the smith, smiling broadly You did end up contributing a bit more than necessary, so I'd like to give you a bit o' jink. Here's 10 cages, about 20 jinx worth.
He holds out 10 small tetrahedron-shaped prisms filled with swirling gases.
There's a group headin' up to Ribcage soon, if you need to tag along. Better not stay there too long, though. Dangerous place.
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Post by Spec the Damned on Oct 24, 2004 16:48:59 GMT -5
Spec follows Faniel without a word.
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Selenya
Squire
Planeshifter
Posts: 138
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Post by Selenya on Oct 25, 2004 0:41:10 GMT -5
"I fear you have misunderstood the reason I am here, Sir." Selenya says, steadily meeting Naylo's gaze. "I was sent here to protect the particular person, not to participate in a military campaign I know nothing about."
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K'Zan
Squire
(pl/m/gz/W4/Du/CN)
Posts: 106
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Post by K'Zan on Oct 25, 2004 4:54:56 GMT -5
K'Zan pauses, frowns, then reluctantly leaves the tent to follow Faniel.
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Post by Naylo the Stonebreaker on Oct 25, 2004 9:32:24 GMT -5
<-- To Arcaneye, K'Zan, Selenya, and Spec the Damned only -->
Naylo looks back to Selenya, his eyes focused intently, his face burned into a deathly stare. He holds the gaze for a few moments, showing his intensity.
Suddenly, his face breaks into a smile, mouth parting to reveal a set of matte white teeth.
You've much nerve to so much as try that. I can respect that. he concedes However, you're here whether you like it or not. Consider yourself drafted. Now go, before you make a mistake you won't live to regret.
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Selenya
Squire
Planeshifter
Posts: 138
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Post by Selenya on Oct 25, 2004 10:42:19 GMT -5
Selenya kept her eyes on Naylo’s a few seconds more, considering her options. She could flee back to Prime Material, of that she was fairly certain. But what was the point? She returned to Planes not to flee back to Prime Material at first sign of troubles, she knew that was little but troubles at the Planes. She smelled something fishy in here, but then again, she won’t be able to learn much about it unless she stay here. And if she find out the things here aren’t what they appear to be, she could get away from here at any moment. And in either case, Selenya wouldn’t like to leave K’Zan in here. She could get away from here if she wanted to, but could he do the same? She didn’t think so. Making a decision, Selenya half-nodded half-bowed to Naylo, and then followed K’Zan, Spec and Faniel.
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Post by Arcaneye on Oct 25, 2004 13:05:07 GMT -5
Canderous, showing little emotion as usual nods as he takes his place as leader, and follows Faniel. He hears Selenya being bold and talking back again as he leaves and sighs knowing its going to be a hard trip if she is bound not to do ask told.
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Piper Silverstream
Squire
Always look behind you, you never know what will catch you unawares.
Posts: 81
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Post by Piper Silverstream on Oct 26, 2004 12:34:14 GMT -5
*Piper looks down at the cages curiously. She then takes them from the smith* What are these? Is this the money for this land? I've never seen anything like this. Thank you so much for teaching me some of the language, and how to make weapons. I shall always be grateful for the kindness you have shown me. It is good to know that there are decent people in this land.
*Piper takes off the apron the smith gave her to use, and hands it back to him*
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Post by EK - Shadow of Death on Oct 27, 2004 11:31:02 GMT -5
<-- To PiperSilverstream only -->
The smith looks down to the small gem-like objects in Piper's hand
They're cages, Piper. Soul cages. Fiends trap the souls of their enemies in them and use it as jink. No one knows how they do it, and frankly, I don't want to know. They're usually a couple jinx apiece, but that all depends on who's trapped inside. he explains I'm back to work, then. Good luck!
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Faniel the Viper
Peasant
My hypothesis was correct. You insides ARE red.
Posts: 10
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Post by Faniel the Viper on Oct 27, 2004 11:36:53 GMT -5
<-- To Arcaneye, K'Zan, Selenya, and Spec the Damned only -->
Come thralls. We've work to do whispers Faniel, silently gliding between tents and around patrols.
He eventually reaches the upper lip of the crater in which the encampment is concealed, stopping by a deep, dark cave burrowed into the rock face. He steps in, covering himself with shadow, and turns back to see the rest of you standing by the edge of the cave.
Welcome to my parlor, thrallsssss he hisses eerily. Slowly, he walks backwards until he disappears into the lightless depths of the cave.
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