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dplax · 06-03-2004, 10:23 AM

For Therlion (just so he doesn't get bored all alone [img]smile.gif[/img] ):

A guard came to see him the morning of the day after he met with Kalam in the inn.

"Lord Easthome has requested your presence at the execution of the ex-captain fo the guard , since it was essentially you who unmasked his treachery. Follow me.

The guard led Therlion through several side streets of the small town and finally they arrived at the main square, where in the middle of a crowd of about five hundred people a wooden stage could be seen. The guard led Therlion around the crowd and into one of the buildings on the far side of the square. After going up a flight of steps the guard opened a door, announced Therlion to those in the room and left. In the room along with several guards was Lord Easthome his son and the new captain of the guard.

"Ah Therlion. You not only saved my daughter's life yesterday, but you also saved me much trouble should this rebellious captain been able to act longer. The note you found on the assassin essentially contained everything we needed to take care of this problem. I owe you some gratitude, and my son spoke well of you from the meeting he had with you yesterday. From now on you have the freedom to walk around the city without the guard accompanying you. He shall however stay in the same building as you to watch over your safety when you are there and also he can get hold of me or my son, should you need to talk to any of us."

A guard opened the door and announced that the execution was about to begin in the square below them. Lord Eatshome moved over to one of the two windows, while Kalam indicated to Therlion to go with him to the other window. While in the square below the ex-guard captain was brought forth by several guards and an executioner with an axe made his way to the podium Kalam spoke in a whispered voice to Therlion. "I shall need to speak with Turin and his two companions once they get back. They shall probably see you before they see me, so could you just tell them that I wish to speak with them."

The man who was going to be executed although struggling mightily against his fate was half dragged, half pushed up to the podium, where he was made to kneel down and place his neck over a small wooden block. Four guards were needed to hold him in place. After an announcer read something to the crowd of which nothing could be heard of in the room, the executioner's axe descended.

Lord Easthome turned to his new captain of the guard. "You now know what happens to those who betray me. See to it that all of the rebels are routed out of the city."

Lord Easthome departed along with all the guards and the new captain of the guard followed shortly afterwards letting Therlion reply to Kalam at his leisure.

[ 06-03-2004, 10:24 AM: Message edited by: dplax ]

06-03-2004, 10:23 AM	#258
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 40 Posts: 5,577	For Therlion (just so he doesn't get bored all alone [img]smile.gif[/img] ): A guard came to see him the morning of the day after he met with Kalam in the inn. "Lord Easthome has requested your presence at the execution of the ex-captain fo the guard , since it was essentially you who unmasked his treachery. Follow me. The guard led Therlion through several side streets of the small town and finally they arrived at the main square, where in the middle of a crowd of about five hundred people a wooden stage could be seen. The guard led Therlion around the crowd and into one of the buildings on the far side of the square. After going up a flight of steps the guard opened a door, announced Therlion to those in the room and left. In the room along with several guards was Lord Easthome his son and the new captain of the guard. "Ah Therlion. You not only saved my daughter's life yesterday, but you also saved me much trouble should this rebellious captain been able to act longer. The note you found on the assassin essentially contained everything we needed to take care of this problem. I owe you some gratitude, and my son spoke well of you from the meeting he had with you yesterday. From now on you have the freedom to walk around the city without the guard accompanying you. He shall however stay in the same building as you to watch over your safety when you are there and also he can get hold of me or my son, should you need to talk to any of us." A guard opened the door and announced that the execution was about to begin in the square below them. Lord Eatshome moved over to one of the two windows, while Kalam indicated to Therlion to go with him to the other window. While in the square below the ex-guard captain was brought forth by several guards and an executioner with an axe made his way to the podium Kalam spoke in a whispered voice to Therlion. "I shall need to speak with Turin and his two companions once they get back. They shall probably see you before they see me, so could you just tell them that I wish to speak with them." The man who was going to be executed although struggling mightily against his fate was half dragged, half pushed up to the podium, where he was made to kneel down and place his neck over a small wooden block. Four guards were needed to hold him in place. After an announcer read something to the crowd of which nothing could be heard of in the room, the executioner's axe descended. Lord Easthome turned to his new captain of the guard. "You now know what happens to those who betray me. See to it that all of the rebels are routed out of the city." Lord Easthome departed along with all the guards and the new captain of the guard followed shortly afterwards letting Therlion reply to Kalam at his leisure. [ 06-03-2004, 10:24 AM: Message edited by: dplax ]