Hazardous Times (all welcome) Part VI - Page 14

Galadria · 03-22-2002, 04:29 PM

OOC>> Larry, sounds good to me. IC>>
GALADRIA "Do not fear us if your intent is good. We are a force only for good as we see it."

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mistral4543 · 03-22-2002, 09:58 PM

OOC>>> Sorry, Larry... I'm going out later in less than an hour's time

Oh, and please let this character rest in peace [img]smile.gif[/img]

IC>>>
Eliza

Ignoring the bewildered look on Azure's face, she sits erect on the bed, a possessed look haunting her pale face. Lips trembling, eyes misty and shivering with fever, she blinks occasionally, her mind obviously distracted by troubled thoughts.

So clear that my world has crumbled. But for what? ~ Flashes of dimly-lit taverns, her gay laughter cheering the patrons and her smiles sending the hearts of men shattering ~ If I had not been so eager to prove myself... if I had not tried to please Father... yet what did I do wrong? ~ Inner shrieks hurting her eardrums ~ All I was asked to do was find a girl named Elena... and that is all I tried to do...

A handsome lad, inexperience showing on his ruddy face ~ Raymond. You turned away from me when I tried so hard to protect you. ~ A tear rolls down her cheek ~ Damien was evil, you know that well enough... and as for Gavrouche, it takes a rogue to know another. ~ Remembering the sickened expression on Raymond's face ~ I never intended for those two to be eliminated that way. But you choose to think so. ~ Suddenly bending over in agony ~ You've never had a good opinion of me... damn you... ~ Her fists tighten further, her body taut with tension ~ You don't appreciate me for what I am... you and Galadria and all the rest... ~ The silent wail echoing within her ~ Unlike Vane.

Vane. At the word, she raises her hands and buries her tear-streaked face into them ~ I have misjudged you, Vane! ~ Convulsing ~ You, who waited all this while for me... come back, Vane, come back... ~ Sobs involuntarily escaping from her mucus-stained lips ~ Have I been wrong? Father, my hero, is a villain?

Head spinning, she feels herself reeling into emptiness. Fumbling into her pocket ~ You are the only one who ever bothered to understand me... damn those self-righteous paladins, damn those subservient guards and men, and most of all, damn that father of mine! ~ Unsheaths the bejewelled dagger ~ I atone my sins towards you, Vane... wait for me...

Swallowing a gulp, she reverses the alignment of dagger ~ Please make this painless. ~ With a final effort, she jams the dagger towards her heart, her last cry piercing the stillness of the room...

Larry_OHF · 03-22-2002, 10:18 PM

OOC>>>

Ouch...

Azure

Azure could not beleive her own eyes! Everything seemed fine up until she had got up to go warm some tea. When she had returned...a dagger was protruding from her newfound friend.

"NO!!!" She screamed in disbelief...
"Oh please no!!! I am sorry! I am sorry! I should not have gone!!"

She runs over to the dying lady's body, sits down beside her, and lifts the suffering woman's head to her lap. Crying softly she says,

"Go in peace, and let your soul find rest where this mortal form could not. Rest from your pains and find eternal sleep a soothing balm to your torments in this life."

She begins to run her fingers softly through the dying lady's hair, and hums a lulliby as Eliza's eyes close forever.

Galadria · 03-23-2002, 02:20 PM

OOC>>Nice, Larry IC>>
GALADRIA(She dismounts and kneels by where TAO is ministering to the lad. She is somewhat suspicious, as why would the girl be afraid of a couple of Paladins? Most folk in difficulty seemed to be glad when she saw the Order's badge. Guilty conscience, she thought grimly.)

Attalus · 03-23-2002, 05:13 PM

SIR BLANDAMOUR(He watches the fair but suspicious Lady Galadria. He can tell when she is supicious of somebody, through knowing her for years, and so he stands ready with a slight frown on his face, hand on sword hilt.)

Larry_OHF · 03-23-2002, 06:39 PM

OOC>>>waiting for TAO to respond or make a move...I suppose...

mistral4543 · 03-23-2002, 11:07 PM

Cedric

"My liege, there is a person here to see you."

He emits a grunt before turning around to see the nervous guard ~ "Who is it?" ~ Noting the increasing discomfort with satisfaction tinged with contempt ~ No blood in the youth these days.

"I... I do not know, my liege." ~ Cringing at the withering glare thrown in his direction ~ "B...but he seems most powerful..."

His eyebrows arch slightly ~ "How do you know?" ~ The sound of knuckles cracking ~ "He'd better be powerful, for you know what happens when I am disturbed." ~ Inwardly chuckling ~ Disturbed from what? Everything is running so smoothly and nothing is happening... ~ Then the frown appears on his lips ~ No... it is too peaceful. The girl is not found... what the deuce is taking Eliza so long?

Eliza. ~ How much does she know? ~ Absently scratching his chin ~ Whose side will she take when she knows? ~ Snapping back into attention as he realises the wayward turn his mind has taken ~ "Alright then, show him in." ~ Mentally noting the need to stay alert from now on.

"V... very good, my liege." ~ He scuttles out hurriedly, eager to dodge the temperamental king...

Moments later...

His eyes widen with pure shock, so stunned is he that his jaws nearly drop.

"YOU?!" ~ Voice raspy and breathless ~ "What are you doing here?"

mistral4543 · 03-23-2002, 11:58 PM

Alain

Could that mage have been lying? ~ Gritting his teeth as he whips his stallion into a more frenzied gallop ~ Not know what the amulet does? Does he take me for a fool? ~ His eyes narrowing in concentration, glancing around for signs of his object of interest ~ Damn my impatience! I don't even know what she looks like now...

Sorsha

She continues walking briskly, occasionally raising an arm to dab her sleeves against her damp forehead ~ Summer... longer day hours for travelling, but much too warm for my liking. ~ Yet she must go on, for that is the only hope of reconciliation with the others ~ I wonder how they are.

A sudden rustling behind her. She spins around, heart thumping craziedly, all the while yelling silently at herself ~ You've simply got to be faster with your weapon, Sorsha! ~ Trembling hand reaching for her mace, she squints and relaxes as she sees the figure gradually emerge from the bushes, then approach towards her.

"High Priestess! ... I... what a pleasant surprise..." ~ Words dying on her lips as she sees the grim expression on the matron's usually calm face.

High Priestess

"You must take it back, Sorsha." ~ Her voice strained as she draws out a pouch and extends it towards the waif ~ "It belongs to you, and you must do as you deem fit with it." ~ Shaking her head gently ~ "I had to personally deliver it to you, my child, for it is a most dangerous artifact." ~ Lowering her voice into a whisper ~ "Perhaps the most powerful magic item the world has seen for a long time... use it well."

Sorsha

"But that is why I gave it to the temple." ~ In her desperation, she almost babbles, her shaky hands trying to push back the pouch in vain ~ "I don't know what powers it yields, and I am not interested... please, you can have it with my blessings." ~ Her azure eyes pleading with the priestess.

High Priestess

"Alas, I cannot." ~ Now having sufficiently regained her self-control, she replies with no uncertainty ~ "It is your birthright, as you said. The responsibility you seek to hand over to the temple, is too great." ~ Besides, this is too great a temptation... ~ She eyes the girl with compassion ~ "This is one thing you must decide for yourself, Sorsha." ~ She extracts another parchment from her robe ~ "I had the artifact identified, and here are its properties." ~ Taking a few steps back immediately upon Sorsha's receipt ~ "You are still welcome in the temple, my child, but..." ~ still distancing herself further.

"... not with the amulet." ~ With that, she hurries away, ignoring Sorsha's pleas.

Sorsha

Heart heavy with grievance at the reinstated cursed object, she sighs and unscrolls the parchment:

Gamble of Luck[*] Sets Wisdom to 18[*] Sets Charisma to 18[*] Negative Plane Protection[*] Regenerates 1 hp every 6 seconds[/list]
Random effects to others (only 1 will occur at a time)[*] Blinds all for 2 rounds with no saving throw[*] Lightning bolt dealing 5d6 searing damage[*] Charms, confuses or dominates 1 person[*]Casts chaos spell at group that wearer is viewing[/list]
The blood drains from her face as the enormity of the situation hits her. Reeling back for a moment, she closes her eyes and takes several deep breaths ~ So that explains all those strange events... ~ Reopens her eyes, her mind now clearer to think ~ Since I'm travelling alone now, it makes sense for me to wear this for the time being...

She draws out the artifact and gingerly lowers it around her neck.

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TAOWolf · 03-24-2002, 01:33 PM

OOC:sorry guys, was out of town visiting my Da

IC:

She looks intently into the young man's face, frowning.....~we must find the t'angreal, or this one will have to be put down....~

She looks back at the child, and lays a gloved hand on her shoulder, "A t'angreal is a special amulet that helps keep the shape-shifing in check, and believe me girl, a RABBIT had nothing to do with this....."

She looks up at Gala and Blandamour, her eyes glowing softly, "Do not go for weapons, this child cannot harm you, " she says severly, turning back to the young man.

She removes a glove, and lays her hand palm down, on the young man's chest, and closes her eyes.......

OOC: will that help Larry with the ring?

Galadria · 03-24-2002, 03:29 PM

GALDRIA (Somewhat reassured by the Druid, she nonetheless keeps a wary eye about her. Her hand seldom strays from within fast grip on her sword hilt.)

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03-22-2002, 04:29 PM	#131
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	OOC>> Larry, sounds good to me. IC>> GALADRIA "Do not fear us if your intent is good. We are a force only for good as we see it." [ 03-22-2002, 04:33 PM: Message edited by: Galadria ]

03-22-2002, 09:58 PM	#132
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	OOC>>> Sorry, Larry... I'm going out later in less than an hour's time Oh, and please let this character rest in peace [img]smile.gif[/img] IC>>> Eliza Ignoring the bewildered look on Azure's face, she sits erect on the bed, a possessed look haunting her pale face. Lips trembling, eyes misty and shivering with fever, she blinks occasionally, her mind obviously distracted by troubled thoughts. So clear that my world has crumbled. But for what? ~ Flashes of dimly-lit taverns, her gay laughter cheering the patrons and her smiles sending the hearts of men shattering ~ If I had not been so eager to prove myself... if I had not tried to please Father... yet what did I do wrong? ~ Inner shrieks hurting her eardrums ~ All I was asked to do was find a girl named Elena... and that is all I tried to do... A handsome lad, inexperience showing on his ruddy face ~ Raymond. You turned away from me when I tried so hard to protect you. ~ A tear rolls down her cheek ~ Damien was evil, you know that well enough... and as for Gavrouche, it takes a rogue to know another. ~ Remembering the sickened expression on Raymond's face ~ I never intended for those two to be eliminated that way. But you choose to think so. ~ Suddenly bending over in agony ~ You've never had a good opinion of me... damn you... ~ Her fists tighten further, her body taut with tension ~ You don't appreciate me for what I am... you and Galadria and all the rest... ~ The silent wail echoing within her ~ Unlike Vane. Vane. At the word, she raises her hands and buries her tear-streaked face into them ~ I have misjudged you, Vane! ~ Convulsing ~ You, who waited all this while for me... come back, Vane, come back... ~ Sobs involuntarily escaping from her mucus-stained lips ~ Have I been wrong? Father, my hero, is a villain? Head spinning, she feels herself reeling into emptiness. Fumbling into her pocket ~ You are the only one who ever bothered to understand me... damn those self-righteous paladins, damn those subservient guards and men, and most of all, damn that father of mine! ~ Unsheaths the bejewelled dagger ~ I atone my sins towards you, Vane... wait for me... Swallowing a gulp, she reverses the alignment of dagger ~ Please make this painless. ~ With a final effort, she jams the dagger towards her heart, her last cry piercing the stillness of the room...

03-22-2002, 10:18 PM	#133
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	OOC>>> Ouch... Azure Azure could not beleive her own eyes! Everything seemed fine up until she had got up to go warm some tea. When she had returned...a dagger was protruding from her newfound friend. "NO!!!" She screamed in disbelief... "Oh please no!!! I am sorry! I am sorry! I should not have gone!!" She runs over to the dying lady's body, sits down beside her, and lifts the suffering woman's head to her lap. Crying softly she says, "Go in peace, and let your soul find rest where this mortal form could not. Rest from your pains and find eternal sleep a soothing balm to your torments in this life." She begins to run her fingers softly through the dying lady's hair, and hums a lulliby as Eliza's eyes close forever.

03-23-2002, 02:20 PM	#134
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	OOC>>Nice, Larry IC>> GALADRIA(She dismounts and kneels by where TAO is ministering to the lad. She is somewhat suspicious, as why would the girl be afraid of a couple of Paladins? Most folk in difficulty seemed to be glad when she saw the Order's badge. Guilty conscience, she thought grimly.)

03-23-2002, 05:13 PM	#135
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 76 Posts: 8,167	SIR BLANDAMOUR(He watches the fair but suspicious Lady Galadria. He can tell when she is supicious of somebody, through knowing her for years, and so he stands ready with a slight frown on his face, hand on sword hilt.)

03-23-2002, 06:39 PM	#136
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	OOC>>>waiting for TAO to respond or make a move...I suppose...

03-23-2002, 11:07 PM	#137
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Cedric "My liege, there is a person here to see you." He emits a grunt before turning around to see the nervous guard ~ "Who is it?" ~ Noting the increasing discomfort with satisfaction tinged with contempt ~ No blood in the youth these days. "I... I do not know, my liege." ~ Cringing at the withering glare thrown in his direction ~ "B...but he seems most powerful..." His eyebrows arch slightly ~ "How do you know?" ~ The sound of knuckles cracking ~ "He'd better be powerful, for you know what happens when I am disturbed." ~ Inwardly chuckling ~ Disturbed from what? Everything is running so smoothly and nothing is happening... ~ Then the frown appears on his lips ~ No... it is too peaceful. The girl is not found... what the deuce is taking Eliza so long? Eliza. ~ How much does she know? ~ Absently scratching his chin ~ Whose side will she take when she knows? ~ Snapping back into attention as he realises the wayward turn his mind has taken ~ "Alright then, show him in." ~ Mentally noting the need to stay alert from now on. "V... very good, my liege." ~ He scuttles out hurriedly, eager to dodge the temperamental king... Moments later... His eyes widen with pure shock, so stunned is he that his jaws nearly drop. "YOU?!" ~ Voice raspy and breathless ~ "What are you doing here?"

03-23-2002, 11:58 PM	#138
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Alain Could that mage have been lying? ~ Gritting his teeth as he whips his stallion into a more frenzied gallop ~ Not know what the amulet does? Does he take me for a fool? ~ His eyes narrowing in concentration, glancing around for signs of his object of interest ~ Damn my impatience! I don't even know what she looks like now... Sorsha She continues walking briskly, occasionally raising an arm to dab her sleeves against her damp forehead ~ Summer... longer day hours for travelling, but much too warm for my liking. ~ Yet she must go on, for that is the only hope of reconciliation with the others ~ I wonder how they are. A sudden rustling behind her. She spins around, heart thumping craziedly, all the while yelling silently at herself ~ You've simply got to be faster with your weapon, Sorsha! ~ Trembling hand reaching for her mace, she squints and relaxes as she sees the figure gradually emerge from the bushes, then approach towards her. "High Priestess! ... I... what a pleasant surprise..." ~ Words dying on her lips as she sees the grim expression on the matron's usually calm face. High Priestess "You must take it back, Sorsha." ~ Her voice strained as she draws out a pouch and extends it towards the waif ~ "It belongs to you, and you must do as you deem fit with it." ~ Shaking her head gently ~ "I had to personally deliver it to you, my child, for it is a most dangerous artifact." ~ Lowering her voice into a whisper ~ "Perhaps the most powerful magic item the world has seen for a long time... use it well." Sorsha "But that is why I gave it to the temple." ~ In her desperation, she almost babbles, her shaky hands trying to push back the pouch in vain ~ "I don't know what powers it yields, and I am not interested... please, you can have it with my blessings." ~ Her azure eyes pleading with the priestess. High Priestess "Alas, I cannot." ~ Now having sufficiently regained her self-control, she replies with no uncertainty ~ "It is your birthright, as you said. The responsibility you seek to hand over to the temple, is too great." ~ Besides, this is too great a temptation... ~ She eyes the girl with compassion ~ "This is one thing you must decide for yourself, Sorsha." ~ She extracts another parchment from her robe ~ "I had the artifact identified, and here are its properties." ~ Taking a few steps back immediately upon Sorsha's receipt ~ "You are still welcome in the temple, my child, but..." ~ still distancing herself further. "... not with the amulet." ~ With that, she hurries away, ignoring Sorsha's pleas. Sorsha Heart heavy with grievance at the reinstated cursed object, she sighs and unscrolls the parchment: Gamble of Luck[] Sets Wisdom to 18[] Sets Charisma to 18[] Negative Plane Protection[] Regenerates 1 hp every 6 seconds[/list] Random effects to others (only 1 will occur at a time)[] Blinds all for 2 rounds with no saving throw[] Lightning bolt dealing 5d6 searing damage[] Charms, confuses or dominates 1 person[]Casts chaos spell at group that wearer is viewing[/list] The blood drains from her face as the enormity of the situation hits her. Reeling back for a moment, she closes her eyes and takes several deep breaths ~ So that explains all those strange events... ~ Reopens her eyes, her mind now clearer to think ~ Since I'm travelling alone now, it makes sense for me to wear this for the time being... She draws out the artifact and gingerly lowers it around her neck. [ 03-24-2002, 12:08 AM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]

03-24-2002, 01:33 PM	#139
TAOWolf White Dragon Join Date: December 1, 2001 Location: Mountains of Arkansas, US Posts: 1,887	OOC:sorry guys, was out of town visiting my Da IC: She looks intently into the young man's face, frowning.....~we must find the t'angreal, or this one will have to be put down....~ She looks back at the child, and lays a gloved hand on her shoulder, "*A t'angreal* is a special amulet that helps keep the shape-shifing in check, and believe me girl, a RABBIT had nothing to do with this....." She looks up at Gala and Blandamour, her eyes glowing softly, "Do not go for weapons, this child cannot harm you,** " she says severly, turning back to the young man. She removes a glove, and lays her hand palm down, on the young man's chest, and closes her eyes....... OOC: will that help Larry with the ring?

03-24-2002, 03:29 PM	#140
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	GALDRIA (Somewhat reassured by the Druid, she nonetheless keeps a wary eye about her. Her hand seldom strays from within fast grip on her sword hilt.) [ 03-24-2002, 03:32 PM: Message edited by: Galadria ]

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