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Legolas · 09-20-2002, 04:22 AM

Julano

The necromancer stood bored behind the outer palisade. Now that he commanded an army and wielded near-absolute power there seemed to be few challenges left. He had ordered his patrols to capture anyone entering his woods, or kill them if they proved too difficult to overpower. His captive slaves consisted of two dozen or so peasants, and his cells were occupied by half as many adventurers come in response to the rumours. After just a few weeks, he was done playing with them. They ended up either as new skins for his wardrobe or toys for his minions, doomed to die an agonizing death at their hands and being eaten raw, in no particular order. But now things seemed to have quieted. It’d take some while before the disappearance of the adventurers would be noticed, and longer still before others arrived to look into the matter. Julano needed adventurers; without something to kill his army wouldn’t grow large enough to leave the woods and burn some villages good. Actually, it was large enough for that already, but Julano also wanted to be able to defend against the armies of the realm.
According to his spies there were only two adventurers nearby, both making bold plans in an inn, then drinking another ale before thinking of something new. He’d probably have to come to them if he wished any action from those two (OOC: at least, I assume Regin and Neb’s lost characters are still somewhere around there

).Then there were a number of travellers who appeared to be headed towards him, but they could change course at any time and go to a nearby town or farmstead instead. They were no match for his patrols anyway. But he still wanted a chance to build his reputation and attract more minions. The longer his troops remained, the more obvious it became the area could not support them forever. But for now, there was little to do but stare at nothing. He was bored.

[ 09-20-2002, 04:24 AM: Message edited by: Legolas ]

09-20-2002, 04:22 AM	#47
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 41 Posts: 5,459	Julano The necromancer stood bored behind the outer palisade. Now that he commanded an army and wielded near-absolute power there seemed to be few challenges left. He had ordered his patrols to capture anyone entering his woods, or kill them if they proved too difficult to overpower. His captive slaves consisted of two dozen or so peasants, and his cells were occupied by half as many adventurers come in response to the rumours. After just a few weeks, he was done playing with them. They ended up either as new skins for his wardrobe or toys for his minions, doomed to die an agonizing death at their hands and being eaten raw, in no particular order. But now things seemed to have quieted. It’d take some while before the disappearance of the adventurers would be noticed, and longer still before others arrived to look into the matter. Julano needed adventurers; without something to kill his army wouldn’t grow large enough to leave the woods and burn some villages good. Actually, it was large enough for that already, but Julano also wanted to be able to defend against the armies of the realm. According to his spies there were only two adventurers nearby, both making bold plans in an inn, then drinking another ale before thinking of something new. He’d probably have to come to them if he wished any action from those two (OOC: at least, I assume Regin and Neb’s lost characters are still somewhere around there ).Then there were a number of travellers who appeared to be headed towards him, but they could change course at any time and go to a nearby town or farmstead instead. They were no match for his patrols anyway. But he still wanted a chance to build his reputation and attract more minions. The longer his troops remained, the more obvious it became the area could not support them forever. But for now, there was little to do but stare at nothing. He was bored. [ 09-20-2002, 04:24 AM: Message edited by: Legolas ]