Hazardous Times Part IX (fresh blood - not literally, please! - welcome) - Page 14

Galadria · 05-19-2002, 03:29 PM

ELIZA(She pauses in her fighting, her last opponent slain, to glance at the corpse of her former mistress. She thinks: So you are dead? That mighty arm that bruised me often enough lying cold and still? Ah, well, you may have beaten me, but you brought me back from Hell, and that is a debt that I shall repay when the battle's done.
The battle over, the army of the Order safely ensconced in the city, and the engineers, dwarves to a man, working feverishly to repair the breach, she returns with help and a cart, finding the mangled corpse on the battlefield, she brings it back to town. She gives it to the Keepers of the Crypts, who wash it and wrap it in a gravecloth. In a simple ceremony, she watches the interment. and, just before the crypt is closed, slips a single flower from near where she fell on her bosom.)

Attalus · 05-19-2002, 06:07 PM

SIR BLANDAMOUR (As she turns to go, she sees a tall, cloaked figure, which she immediately recognizes as Sir B.) "Eliza, my dear, that was well-done. The priests tell us to love our enemies, but I can recall few who succeeded. I hope that this is a true indication of how remorse has turned you into a genuinely good person, and will speak for you after your ...passing again."

Larry_OHF · 05-19-2002, 06:54 PM

Servant: "Sir! Your sneak-attack army has failed and are being destroyed at this moment. You have not enough men left to run the attacking fromce from the city!"

Bazguul'tek: "Do you really think I care for the lives of you humans? Or that a hundred of them can stand against me? I shall go out myself and rain terrible death upon them!" Gather waht few men there are left and follow me top-side. We have a few people to kill."

Servant: "Yed Sir!"

The man runs off, finsing what few men are left in the tunnels beneath the city. Bazguul thumbs his amulet, then places his armor on and makes ready for a confrontation. He decided to first meet them in human form, then if needed, he would change as he saw fit. The humans on the other hand, would be very surprised indeed to see one another transform before thier very eyes, and devour one another. He paused to laugh and ponder this for a moment.

mistral4543 · 05-19-2002, 08:01 PM

Sorsha

Her eyelids flutter open as she feels the hopelessness of the situation ~ Ignoring the problem solves nothing... I am still back to square one. ~ She glances about, detecting Legolas some distance away. Torn between resentment and remorse, she continues standing beside the tree, sheltered by the canopy of luscious green leaves amid strong branches.

In the distance, the sound of rolling thunder is heard. She gazes up, seeing the dark clouds gathering. The smile on her face is peaceful as she feels the drops of most welcome rain upon her wretched face.

Wash away my troubles, O rain! Rid me of my worries and cleanse me of my sins! ~ As the downpour strikes without further warning, she dances about in the rain, laughing almost hysterically.

mistral4543 · 05-19-2002, 08:36 PM

The ominous silence so well associated with the city of Korrup Shun were shattered by a series of hoarse cries as a white-haired lady tore down the streets with amazing speed. Behind her, three muscular men were catching up on her...

"Oh, look! The poor old dearie is going to lose this chase!"

"I say! Don't you think she's a little too fast for her age?"

"Oh, what fun, Papa! Doesn't she look hilarious?"

"But what do they want with her?"

Nobody knew. Nobody cared. All watched fascinated, but glued to the ground...

mistral4543 · 05-19-2002, 08:46 PM

Isaura

Why did I leave the safety of my friends... why did I abandon Raymond, when he is in the innocent... ~ Reproachful thoughts assailed her mind relentlessly now as she sprinted on, her head ready to explode from the turbulence of physical exertion ~ It is wrong of me, to think of them only in my times of need... but I still do. ~ Despair strangled her heart as her icy hand reached into the pocket and clamped around the rim of the horn ~ This life I've led, has been filled with a thousand regrets and misery...

"..." ~ Terror gripped her as she felt an iron hand clutch her right shoulder from behind. They were upon her! ~ Forgive me, my friends... forgive me, Raymond. ~ Speechless, surrounded by the menacing looks, she glanced once at the sky. In resignation, not hope ~ Come collect my corpse, my lady.

With that, shaky hands lifted the horn to her lips. She inhaled sharply and blew as hard as she could, into the horn.

The deafening blast rang on, even as the brutal fists rained upon her before she blacked out...

Galadria · 05-20-2002, 12:29 AM

GALADRIA (As she searches desultorily through the forest for bandits, she hears a horn sounding faintly in the distance. The horn that she gave Isaura! She feels the ancient spell upon that horn grip her, the one that would transport her through all Faerun to the blower of that horn. The forest wavered and went out, the first dim, then solid outlines of a city appear. She is on Gold Top, but in a dingy alleyway, and the first sight she sees is a group of thugs beating upp on what seems to be an old woman. The injustice flares upon her,and she spurs the mare into the group, scattering them and dealing with any left standing with her mace. The old woman is lying still, with dark blood oozing slowly from her broken scalp, and she tenderly turns the face over, and recognition shocks through her. Isaura, and newly dead! Quickly she activates her Paladin Bracers and casts Resurrection. Isaura stirs, the blood comes back into her face and she blinks at her rescuer.) "Not any too soon, Isaura. Quick, tell me what is happening and how we can get you out of here."

Cerek the Barbaric · 05-20-2002, 01:01 AM

Addison and his companions watched the siege in horrified fascination. The guilt of being too far away to help is assuaged by relief at seeing the army take the city.

But how did that other group get behind the army. Certainly they could not have hidden in the woods without being detected. There must be some other explanation.

They never did find anything resembling this demons stronghold, but there most definitely is one somewhere in the town.....which means there must be some type of "back door" or underground escape route that leads to this lair.

Turning to his new companions, Addison voices his thoughts.

"Come, let us see if we can find the hidden entrance to this demon's lair. Noticing the looks of reluctance on their faces, he continues.

"Don't worry. I have NO intention of sneaking into the lair on our own. I only wish to discover the location so that I may relay it to our venerable men-at-arms. I would also warn them to be watching their backs. I'm sure that demon is still within the city walls somewhere. I hope the army hasn't just locked themselves inside his cage."

As the group makes their way towards the area where the demon's army appeared. Addison concetrates on the amulet given to him by TAO.

"I hope you can hear me, lady druid. We are in sore need of your aid. Remain hidden (if you will) but close."

mistral4543 · 05-20-2002, 01:28 AM

Isaura

The blurred vision of a shining figure, glowing in a luminous pink, gradually sharpens as the seconds pass by. A lovelier face she had never seen... yet... ~ What have I seen? ~ The stabs on her mind worsen as she desperately tries to remember the last few moments. Wildly, she glances about ~ Where am I?... What am I doing here?... Who is she... who am I?!

She feels her body shivering from the unknown, tilting upward to catch the concerned stare of the lady ~ "I... I do not know." ~ Hugging herself tightly in search of warmth

"I do not know..."

Skydracgrrl · 05-20-2002, 04:32 AM

Skye smirked. "Lead me to it. I won't hesitate, I will gladly assist you... although I would like to know a bit more about the situation between you and this demon." Glancing at Kishin she added, "I'm sure that Kishin and I would be able to find this hidden 'back door' of yours. The area we come from helped our skill in locating things and people that wish to remain hidden." Concentrating, she frowned slightly. "I sense a strong spell nearby... many guard spells over it too, to hide it's detection. Mayhap it's the backdoor...?" She looked slightly confused. "I also sense fire... and water? in the same place. I don't see quite how that is possible, but perhaps we will discover the cause of this when we come to it. Could it be in connection with this demon of yours?"

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05-19-2002, 03:29 PM	#131
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	ELIZA(She pauses in her fighting, her last opponent slain, to glance at the corpse of her former mistress. She thinks: So you are dead? That mighty arm that bruised me often enough lying cold and still? Ah, well, you may have beaten me, but you brought me back from Hell, and that is a debt that I shall repay when the battle's done. The battle over, the army of the Order safely ensconced in the city, and the engineers, dwarves to a man, working feverishly to repair the breach, she returns with help and a cart, finding the mangled corpse on the battlefield, she brings it back to town. She gives it to the Keepers of the Crypts, who wash it and wrap it in a gravecloth. In a simple ceremony, she watches the interment. and, just before the crypt is closed, slips a single flower from near where she fell on her bosom.)

05-19-2002, 06:07 PM	#132
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 76 Posts: 8,167	SIR BLANDAMOUR (As she turns to go, she sees a tall, cloaked figure, which she immediately recognizes as Sir B.) "Eliza, my dear, that was well-done. The priests tell us to love our enemies, but I can recall few who succeeded. I hope that this is a true indication of how remorse has turned you into a genuinely good person, and will speak for you after your ...passing again."

05-19-2002, 06:54 PM	#133
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Servant: "Sir! Your sneak-attack army has failed and are being destroyed at this moment. You have not enough men left to run the attacking fromce from the city!" Bazguul'tek: "Do you really think I care for the lives of you humans? Or that a hundred of them can stand against me? I shall go out myself and rain terrible death upon them!" Gather waht few men there are left and follow me top-side. We have a few people to kill." Servant: "Yed Sir!" The man runs off, finsing what few men are left in the tunnels beneath the city. Bazguul thumbs his amulet, then places his armor on and makes ready for a confrontation. He decided to first meet them in human form, then if needed, he would change as he saw fit. The humans on the other hand, would be very surprised indeed to see one another transform before thier very eyes, and devour one another. He paused to laugh and ponder this for a moment.

05-19-2002, 08:01 PM	#134
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Sorsha Her eyelids flutter open as she feels the hopelessness of the situation ~ Ignoring the problem solves nothing... I am still back to square one. ~ She glances about, detecting Legolas some distance away. Torn between resentment and remorse, she continues standing beside the tree, sheltered by the canopy of luscious green leaves amid strong branches. In the distance, the sound of rolling thunder is heard. She gazes up, seeing the dark clouds gathering. The smile on her face is peaceful as she feels the drops of most welcome rain upon her wretched face. Wash away my troubles, O rain! Rid me of my worries and cleanse me of my sins! ~ As the downpour strikes without further warning, she dances about in the rain, laughing almost hysterically.

05-19-2002, 08:36 PM	#135
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	The ominous silence so well associated with the city of Korrup Shun were shattered by a series of hoarse cries as a white-haired lady tore down the streets with amazing speed. Behind her, three muscular men were catching up on her... "Oh, look! The poor old dearie is going to lose this chase!" "I say! Don't you think she's a little too fast for her age?" "Oh, what fun, Papa! Doesn't she look hilarious?" "But what do they want with her?" Nobody knew. Nobody cared. All watched fascinated, but glued to the ground...

05-19-2002, 08:46 PM	#136
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Isaura Why did I leave the safety of my friends... why did I abandon Raymond, when he is in the innocent... ~ Reproachful thoughts assailed her mind relentlessly now as she sprinted on, her head ready to explode from the turbulence of physical exertion ~ It is wrong of me, to think of them only in my times of need... but I still do. ~ Despair strangled her heart as her icy hand reached into the pocket and clamped around the rim of the horn ~ This life I've led, has been filled with a thousand regrets and misery... "..." ~ Terror gripped her as she felt an iron hand clutch her right shoulder from behind. They were upon her! ~ Forgive me, my friends... forgive me, Raymond. ~ Speechless, surrounded by the menacing looks, she glanced once at the sky. In resignation, not hope ~ Come collect my corpse, my lady. With that, shaky hands lifted the horn to her lips. She inhaled sharply and blew as hard as she could, into the horn. The deafening blast rang on, even as the brutal fists rained upon her before she blacked out...

05-20-2002, 12:29 AM	#137
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	GALADRIA (As she searches desultorily through the forest for bandits, she hears a horn sounding faintly in the distance. The horn that she gave Isaura! She feels the ancient spell upon that horn grip her, the one that would transport her through all Faerun to the blower of that horn. The forest wavered and went out, the first dim, then solid outlines of a city appear. She is on Gold Top, but in a dingy alleyway, and the first sight she sees is a group of thugs beating upp on what seems to be an old woman. The injustice flares upon her,and she spurs the mare into the group, scattering them and dealing with any left standing with her mace. The old woman is lying still, with dark blood oozing slowly from her broken scalp, and she tenderly turns the face over, and recognition shocks through her. Isaura, and newly dead! Quickly she activates her Paladin Bracers and casts Resurrection. Isaura stirs, the blood comes back into her face and she blinks at her rescuer.) "Not any too soon, Isaura. Quick, tell me what is happening and how we can get you out of here."

05-20-2002, 01:01 AM	#138
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 3,257	Addison and his companions watched the siege in horrified fascination. The guilt of being too far away to help is assuaged by relief at seeing the army take the city. But how did that other group get behind the army. Certainly they could not have hidden in the woods without being detected. There must be some other explanation. They never did find anything resembling this demons stronghold, but there most definitely is one somewhere in the town.....which means there must be some type of "back door" or underground escape route that leads to this lair. Turning to his new companions, Addison voices his thoughts. "Come, let us see if we can find the hidden entrance to this demon's lair. Noticing the looks of reluctance on their faces, he continues. "Don't worry. I have NO intention of sneaking into the lair on our own. I only wish to discover the location so that I may relay it to our venerable men-at-arms. I would also warn them to be watching their backs. I'm sure that demon is still within the city walls somewhere. I hope the army hasn't just locked themselves inside his cage." As the group makes their way towards the area where the demon's army appeared. Addison concetrates on the amulet given to him by TAO. "I hope you can hear me, lady druid. We are in sore need of your aid. Remain hidden (if you will) but close."

05-20-2002, 01:28 AM	#139
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Isaura The blurred vision of a shining figure, glowing in a luminous pink, gradually sharpens as the seconds pass by. A lovelier face she had never seen... yet... ~ What have I seen? ~ The stabs on her mind worsen as she desperately tries to remember the last few moments. Wildly, she glances about ~ Where am I?... What am I doing here?... Who is she... who am I?! She feels her body shivering from the unknown, tilting upward to catch the concerned stare of the lady ~ "I... I do not know." ~ Hugging herself tightly in search of warmth "I do not know..."

05-20-2002, 04:32 AM	#140
Skydracgrrl Silver Dragon Join Date: June 21, 2001 Location: Oakton, VA (summer) Boston, MA (...not summer...) Age: 38 Posts: 1,652	Skye smirked. "Lead me to it. I won't hesitate, I will gladly assist you... although I would like to know a bit more about the situation between you and this demon." Glancing at Kishin she added, "I'm sure that Kishin and I would be able to find this hidden 'back door' of yours. The area we come from helped our skill in locating things and people that wish to remain hidden." Concentrating, she frowned slightly. "I sense a strong spell nearby... many guard spells over it too, to hide it's detection. Mayhap it's the backdoor...?" She looked slightly confused. "I also sense fire... and water? in the same place. I don't see quite how that is possible, but perhaps we will discover the cause of this when we come to it. Could it be in connection with this demon of yours?"

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