11-04-2001, 02:46 AM | #1 |
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Prologue: The cool night had befell the forest. Early fall wind had breathed its gentle touch into the lives of the inhabitants. The sky was clear, dozing with shinning stars. A half full moon hanging across the western sky, sheding its light selflessly to the night campers. The camp fire burnt bright, men just finished eating and drinking. They shared a good laugh together before they called it a day. Good meal and mead had given pleasent sensations to the campers. Wagons tied together, and were securely positioned, far from the dry grass and trees. The camp was filled with a quiet feeling of peace and content, with occasional laughters break between the men that were still awake. A loud laughter echoed through the camp. Men were still joking and laughing, paid no second thought to the laughter. The laughter though, did not stop. It continued to resound. It was a mocking sound, low and dry, it echoed and echoed, bouncing off within the camps. Like a distance thunder, the laughter continued for minutes. The campers stopped drinking and talking, some of them stood up, with weapons cluntched tightly in their hands. The laughter stopped. Looking about nervously, a man spoted a tall, muscled figure walking into the camp, just stop before the range of campfire. Curious, the man stepped nearer to the stranger. Then his face was screwed up with confusion, then... The bonechilling scream of the man could be heard miles away. clouds hanging low, blocked the moon and stars. The campfire died, darkness had befell the camp [ 11-04-2001: Message edited by: DM of FAoIW ] |
11-04-2001, 02:47 AM | #2 |
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To Legalos:
The westgate of Goriffen Dale had stood for hundred of years. The massive walls were built with gigantic stones were thick and solid. The walls alone had held the invading army of the barbarians of the Giants Plains and the orcish army of the northern land. Not even the most malicious coast pirates had managed to break through the city wall, however, it was torn down in a single night when caught in the deadly path of a strange hurricane. The mythterious wind had blown apart the huge walls, and ran diretly into the city. The wind also destroyed the Statue of the Imperial Emporer, the symble of Goriffen Dale. It left where used to stand the commanding and inspiring status of his Majestic with only pieces of broken rocks and metals. There were many people about when you arrived the city's westgate. People, mostly gnome engineers, and workers of all races were busy constructing a new wall. Noises, shoutings, horse neighing, man calling each others, all kinds of sounds merged together, and the morning seem to come to life by the enthusiasm floating in the air. You moved cautiously below the constructions, picking your way through the working crowd. Couple Crown Guard soldiers greeted you with warm smiles:" Lathander guides your way, fellow traveller." You were to meet the dwarf and the halfling here, by the first hour of dawn. You arrived early, so you waited outside the city wall patiently, and enjoyed the sightseeing of the wild landscapes. This quest you are about to parttake is just like any other journeys you made in the past, however, some piece is missing in the puzzle. Your employers obviously did not tell you the whole story. You lost in thought... |
11-04-2001, 02:49 AM | #3 |
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11-04-2001, 02:50 AM | #4 |
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To Legalos the Archer
As you stood outside the massive walls, you felt once again back to natural. The greenwoods, grass, flowers, forest beings had reminded you once again, the old times. You always appreciated natural, more than anyone else you knew of. The sense of inner peace and content it brings you transformed into a beautiful lyrics that had played in your mind over decades, ...it played on top of Kain's grave, it played as the life of your loved ones slipped away in your hands, it played as you watched your friends left you one after another, it played when ... The Sun The Splendid eye Of all our heavens Dives from the day, And Leaves The dozing sky, Spangled with fireflies, Deepening in gray. Now Sleep, Our oldest friend, Lulls in the trees And calls Us in. The Leaves Give off cold fire, They blaze into ash At the end of the year. And birds Coast on the winds, And wheel to the North When Autumn ends. The day grows dark, The seasons bare, But we Await the sun's Green fire upon The Trees. The wind Dives through the days. By season, by moon Great kingdoms arise. The breath Of firefly, of bird, Of trees, of mankind Fades in a word. Now Sleep, Our oldest friend, Lulls in the trees And calls Us in. The Age, The thousand lives Of men and their stories Go to their graves. But we, The people long In poem and glory Fade from the song. You felt the sting in your eyes, quickly, you blinked them rapidly. Looking about, you were glad no one had seen you. [ 11-04-2001: Message edited by: DM of FAoIW ] |
11-04-2001, 02:51 AM | #5 |
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11-04-2001, 02:53 AM | #6 |
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To Lady Liliara:
You woke early this morning, despite you had little sleep the previous night. Not that the assasins had got on your nerve, you hardly cared. You had played this chase and hide game long enough to feel any excitement, except, whenever Drake was concerned, your heart'd always skip a beat. You woke up several times to check your dear stallion, to your surprise, Sir Denis had slept IN the stable. Even though you urged him to go back to his room, the young soldier had insisted that the air is much fresher for him in the open. Somehow, you feel a familiar comfort when you look upon his white-grey-beard face. A rather rare feature for someone as young as him, but made him older in a strange way. You sat on Drake, who walked diligently. You held loosely the golden reigns that hang on Drake's elegant head. The gentle morning breeze blushed your hair playfully. Looking around, 'The west sector is like this' you thought, 'so the tales about street wars are true' As you approached the westgate, you saw Sir Denis on horse back. He had left early to report his duty this morning. Now he finished it, and was ready to come along with the party. "Lathander smiles on you, my fair lady" he smiled, looking at Drake, he added "and on you too, my friend" You replied with a warming smile: "Morning to you too, Sire" Curiously, he asked: "How long have you two been with each other?" He motioned to Drake, "he seems to comply you in everyway." [ 11-04-2001: Message edited by: DM of FAoIW ] |
11-04-2001, 02:54 AM | #7 |
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11-04-2001, 02:55 AM | #8 |
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To Lady Liliara:
Sir Denis watched Lady Liliara with a close interest, then decided it was rude to stare, so he looked away before Liliara recovered from her memory. He didn't speak a word for a moment, knowing its best not to dig other's past. The sun shinned brightly on their faces, and noises can be heard from a distance. They sat on their horses for a while, looking at the gate afar. Sir Denis broke silence "I've heard quite a lot about Res and Vangard" You replied with a quiet nod "What about them?" Sir Denis smiled: "Very famous around the merchant district. I am not sure who they are working for, but they were well travled before they were hired. I've known them for years, by name only, of course." After a moment, he added: "I haven't heard from them for a few months. They just returned last week, and was looking for adventurers like you till today." He looked your dress and admintune sword admiringly: "You seem quite capable, and I guess you were trained formally? It is not an usual thing these days." |
11-04-2001, 02:56 AM | #9 |
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11-04-2001, 02:58 AM | #10 |
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To Lady Liliara:
"Me?" as if surprised by the question, the soldier stared at his companion confused "ohh, me...I... I don't know" You did not talk, meaning to let him continue After moments of thinking, Sir Denis breathed a frustrated sigh "I really don't know... I... all these years, I've been a great soldier. I obeyed commands, performed my duty with exllerncy, and advanced in my rank with amazing agilty (sp?) until..." He put his hand on his sword, and griped it tightly. This subtle movement didn't slip from your caring eyes. He then said: "Until the street wars broke out five years ago... I've seen too much" He let out a long sigh Once again, you both fall into silence Few moment later, the soldier turned to you, and said "It is almost time, shall we?" |
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