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The Renegade Master 07-07-03, 09:18 PM	The Sun was setting fast over the great city of Tre'lail. The workers of the day returning from the fields and mines to thier homes and familys. The smell of roasts and stew seem to permeate every part of the city. In the past years the great city had flurished under the rulership of its new king. Son of King Valrus the VI, Valrus the VII was ever the noble and wise king his father was. But...behind the scene... shadows moved agest the King and the City. For some time now a Cult of Necromancers had been working towards overthrowing the King and place on its throne King Valrus Cousin... Gardeen. A less then... Goodly Duke. It was to this end that they had called a dark pack... a dark pack with something they though they could control. Soemthing they though was on thier side. About the dark chamber the 12 memebers of the Coucial of Dark Scions stood Speaking amoungs themselfs.. and waiting for news of thier effrots. From the Shadows the Misfigured demon walked, drawing the attention of the Coucial. ".. Relax gentlemen.. and Ladys. all goes well this night. I have brought some friends with me to help in this task... " Gestureing behind him the forms of Shadows moved.. each with a singel glowing blue eye in its dark form. The Couical look at each other then back at the misfigured Demon. Coucial Memeber: " .. Others?.. Intersting.. you have turned out more useful then we could have dreamed. But Do not forget!! You are ours!.." The Head Councail memeber spoke, the others agreeing. The Misfigured Demon stood its ground... 2 of the Coucail members took an unconious step back... almost expecting something to happen. But the Demon never moved. Indeed it did know who its master was... and HE had a task for him to do. " of Course gentlmen... I am off now to complete what I was summoned for... by night fall.. the city shall be yours " The Demon Bowed and turned and walked away.. the shadows behind the demon following in step. A few couical memebers moved closer to speak... coucail Memebers: " Are you sure we can control him? " One asked " It matters not at this point.. once King Valrus and his crew are out of the way we will deal with him if need be... are plans cannot fail now... we have one!! " The other repley cheerfuly. The Leader of the Couical broke the mans cheerfulness with a quick gesture. " SILENCE!!... we have to much to at stake right now... follow him... make sure the job gets done... I don;t trust him. And.... Thiers something else at work here. I can feel it.... " Each member nodded.. indeed they all had sense its presence.. something dark and forboding in the distance. Like Fate's wheels had turned sharply in an unknow direction.
Agudo Archmage 07-07-03, 10:52 PM	“You see chilled! It was nothing and more importantly your arm is no longer bleeding.” Lady Hoot the very compassionate wise white owl and Cleric. Put the finishing touches on a herbal bandage. The little girl wiped her tears and gave a toothy smile. In the trash riddled walk way, of this run down poor section of town; was strangely out of place in an otherwise beautiful city. Of course that’s why the King had paid for the opening of this hospice, to help the those in need. The building was old but well kept and clean inside. Many “Clerics” volunteered their time to help out were needed. The Archmage of Light in his traditional blue and white robes, could be seen rushing about making in his lab, and gathering as many potions from the shelves as he could. This was done to help fight the cholera epidemic that was going around, in this part of the city. “ Here you go children I know it may not taste like sugar, but it will make you feel better.” He said with a warm smile. Over all the “Kings” reputation had gone up in the eyes of the poor people. :angel:
The Renegade Master 07-09-03, 10:08 PM	(( YEAH!! someone else has joined are Thread!! )) Indeed.. even in the most perfect looking Gem, thier are always flaws. But that is the duty of gem cutters.. to bring out all the prefections of a Gem while covering up the imprefections. And so to was the King and his advisers. On this eve the city seem much as it always was. People going about thier own task, moving about. A stray dog barking a ways from the Hosptial. oddly... The Dogs barking stoped rather abruptly. With out much warning a loud Knock Thuded on the door. *Bang* *bang* Something about the way the knocks landed sent shivers down the Clerics spine. Looking towards the door sent even more shivers down the Clerics spine. Something.... UnNatural Knocked. Thou no malice could be felt from what ever was behind the door, she wonder weather she should answer it or not.....
The Renegade Master 07-09-03, 10:11 PM	(( Just wanted to say that this thread/Adventure is ment for all levels of play. We are not just looking for powerful players but low level as well. Dont worry thing will be all delt with fairly. Thier are some basic Guide lines to understand namely we have finaly say, and uber Characters will not be tolerated. This does not mean they can't play ... just none of the Fix all/destroy everthing stuff. Keep it in reason, unless its called for aka. Might want to let us know ahead of time first :) Again all feel free to jump right in and play alone. ))
Agudo Archmage 07-09-03, 10:20 PM	(((OOC))) Got it! dont let the Archmage trick ya.... he needs Lady Hoot from blowing himself up with his own magic at times! ;) With the exception of the a few sick people, who could not leave the infirmary; the hospice was empty. Agudo was feeding those patients that lay in bed, some vegetable soup donated by the town farmers. Lady Hoot and her fellow Clerics were cleaning up after a long day, when an odd knock came at the door. “Who could that be?” one of the “Clerics” asked, she opened the door, Lady Hoot tried to tell her to wait but it was to late. Slowly the door opened and they saw? (((OOC my Email is open just click on it if you want to let me know anything out of "OOC")))
The Renegade Master 07-10-03, 10:09 PM	(( Ok just might have to do that hhehe )) The Door slowly opening dispite Lady hoots look of protest. The Cleric that opened it, looked with a puzzle look into the ally way. For thier was nothing thier... just the dark ally way as always. However.... that was not what Lady Hoot saw. In the dark alley way stood a most misfigured abonmination. Standing some 10ft tall, the demons right side was concealed by 1 wing that served as a half cloak. Its other side a very long arm, folded apon itself and a someone gental gesture. Its face... what one would asume was a face... had only the vagest of facial features. No eyes, only the slight indentation were eyes would be, and long tentacle line tendrals sprawling down from its head giving it the look of hair. Adding to its already bizzare appearance was its reverse joint legs and long tail that was raped about its waist much like a belt. And its over sided left shoulder blade that made it look like it was wearing a bit of armor. The Demons pale grey flesh glisened in the twlight, givien a faint hint of the red tatoos and runes that coverd some of its body. The Demon looked apon the cleric at the door, then towards lady hoot. A soft... very chrasimatic voice echoed out towards Lady hoot. Strange though that none other could hear it... save for the archmage. " Good Evening...." The Demon spoke, and bowing gentaly. " I have come to speak of a matter of great importances to you and your friend. If I might be allowed to speak with you both in private. " The Demon taking a step forward towards the doorway, then stoping. " Might I come in out of the ally way? "
Agudo Archmage 07-10-03, 11:55 PM	As the Archmage of Light finished with the last sick person, and tucked him in for the night. He heard a strange voice speak, a demonic one at that! {It said it wanted to come in} Agudo stood up and thought to himself…………….. “They never come with good news” he half chuckled”. The mage straightened his robes, and snapped his fingers for his magic staff. With a flash of light it appeared, with that he walked out in the small lobby; and came face to face with the creature. Agudo raised an eyebrow at the demonic thing, and turned to the others in the room. “Lady Hoot and I will deal with this, please close the infirmary doors and lock them” The other Clerics did as they were told, and shut the doors without looking back. Agudo mumbled a few words and casts a spell of “Protection” on the doors to the infirmary. A slight blue and white light, could be seen on the doors for a second. Lady Hoot at that moment flew to the familiar shoulder of Agudo, and looked at him for a moment then turned to address the creature. The wise white owl flapped her wings and then spoke……. “You have invited yourself in, so let us skip the pleasantries shall we! We our of the Light and seek the betterment of the needy. What is it that you wish to speak with us about?”
The Renegade Master 07-11-03, 11:20 PM	The Demon stood still. " ...You misunderstand.. I cannot invite myself in to your home. " Curious indeed.... it was not a question of weather the demon wanted to enter but if it even could. " The news I bring is for the well being of those childern... if you wish them to come to no harm then please let me in. If you wish to ignore my words I will leave you in peace. " The Demon Remain in its place. What could be on its mind... demons were not know for thier... helpfulness.. unless thier was a price?
Agudo Archmage 07-12-03, 12:17 AM	As the Demon stood at the door trying to figure out if it could come in, without being repeld by {Protection from Evil spells} Agudo and Lady Hoot walked up to the "Demon" and then past it. They all now stood in the street, being that a Demon was around people ran away and did not bother them. Agudo then nodded to the creature and asked again.... "Now Demon what is it that you wish of us?" for you have now talked of the children and possible harm those we protect. I am more than a little interested in why your’ here." Agudo waited for a reply with Lady Hoot.
Bonze 07-14-03, 10:29 PM	(OOC: I hope I do not interrupt anything, but I had the desire to enter a new game. Hiya!) "My poor, poor man" a voice from the alley whispered. A man was standing, wearing a simple tunic made of white silk. His body seemed only to stand because of the cane he hold in his left arm, and his strange blue eyes were fixed at the trio near the hospice. His spech, however, was clearly destined not to the courageous man standing before the demon, but the demon himself. "Why are you on our world, spreading your disease?" The man's voice was not offending but calm, almost placid.
The Renegade Master 07-15-03, 07:50 AM	The Demon moved aside from the doorway to let the Mage and Lady Hoot enter the ally way. But before the demon could speak the old mans words inturpted it. Turning towards the old man and pauseing for a moment before turning back towards the mage before speaking. " I spread no Disease.... such vile attacks are for my lesser brothers and sisters who are with out will of thier own. And only act on instinct... not reason. " The Demons hight seemed to grow greater as it no longer henched over but stood to its full hieghts. Its visage frightening... yet Something about its posture seem to calm you. " Tonight.... I will come for those dirty souls of this city. We haev a use for them.... however... we... I have no use for the clean souls... the souls of the children. " Reaching out towards the mage with its right hand (a arm thta is about 10ft long.. very over length) a scroll in hand. " I would ask Mage that you cast this spell at Midnight... so no harm will befall the childern or you. I have done my part and given you the chance the save the childern the rest I leave to you. " Strange indeed... why was the single question on everyones mind.
Bonze 07-15-03, 09:29 PM	"Tell me, Fallen Soul. What is on this parchment you handed there? And why would we listen to you? It is known to us that you serve the aberration of all that lives, and to help you in whatever scheme you may have is the last thing I had in my mind."
Agudo Archmage 07-15-03, 10:06 PM	As the stranger spoke with the Demon, the Archmage of Light took hold of the offered “parchment,” and inspected it. Lady Hoot also spoke up with the same curiosity about why this Demon would help the children. The wise white owl nodded her head, “It’s an honest question, why do these good deeds? Also what do you mean everyone is going to die? Except the ones who are protected by this scroll. A “Strange” night indeed, Agudo thought.
The Renegade Master 07-16-03, 10:09 PM	".. Fallen Soul..? " The Twisted Demon repeat.. as if to ponder its meaning. " you ignorance of my kind is great... but your questions are valid. " (( The scroll is a mass protection spell geared to protect the those within 10ft of the caster and all childern in a 1 mile radius about the caster from Demonic influance. The Paper itself being a spell focus aplifying the spells power. )) " ..I spoke not of killing anyone... this spell will have no baring on my plans... I simply want to remore a target from tonights agenda. A Target that I have no use for and need not get involved. " The Demon turned towards The unnamed man. " And as far as trust.... what do you have to lose? Tonights event will happen with or with out that spell being cast. The fate of the childern of this city I leave in the hands Of the caster of this scroll. If will be for him to deside..... My hands are clean of it. "
Bonze 07-16-03, 10:24 PM	The man turned toward Agudo, now seeming to completely ignore the demon's presence. "And you, fine man, who are you? Do you serve our cause, or are you a Fallen awaiting to live yet again? What do you ponder to do, with this new scroll of yours?" (OOC: How did we know about the scroll being a protetion from demons spell? Is it from the demon himself, or bys tudying the scroll?)
Agudo Archmage 07-16-03, 11:04 PM	As the stranger speaks to him, Agudo casts spell after spell, trying to discern the importance of this scroll. Flashes of white and blue light, can be seen going up and down the parchment; as Lady Hoot reads the words and markings, checking for any hidden meaning. But during all this Agudo decides to respond to the “strangers” question. “Well Sir I and my good friend Lady Hoot our ministers of the “Light.” We seek only the betterment of all people. In fact we are working with the King of this land to build this Hospice to heal the sick.” The wizard points out the building as he speaks. Lady Hoot asks the “Stranger” a good question that they both want to know. “Tell me Stranger who is not afraid of Demons, who are you?”
Bonze 07-16-03, 11:18 PM	The stranger sits down on a little wall, and speaks. "I am named Bonze, and I am a disciple of the Way. I am lucky enough to have understood the way:only a few of us have this intense privilege. I do not want to teach it to you right now, still. We have bigger affairs to take into account, and the Way must not be taught, but discovered. Be rassured, however, for the way serves the cause you call the Light, and we shall ally, this evening, against the mischievous evil threatening Trelail." Bonze fixed Agudo in the eyes. "Do you agree?"
Agudo Archmage 07-17-03, 01:31 AM	The Archmage of Light, thought for a moment as he listened to “Bonze” He rubs his short blond beard. He looked around the dark ally; and smiled. Agudo cast “Detect Evil Spell” {Assuming the spell showed nothing} and nodded his head. ‘Why not, or shall I say “Way” not.” The wizard chuckled as he walked up to shake Bonze hand. “So be it! We shall unite against Evil, as a force for Righteousness.” Lady Hoot agreed, “Yes good Sir Bonze, let us go forth and stop the ugly crime that has, and will befall the people of this good city." :angel:
Bonze 07-17-03, 10:58 AM	"These are fine words. However, we do not even know what will fall upon this city. What I suggest, for the time being, would be to reach a temple situated in the city and ask the clergy if they've detected any evidence, sign, or clue that may lead to discover what will happen. We still, however, need to cast the spell on this scroll before they arrive. What do you say?"
Agudo Archmage 07-17-03, 12:45 PM	The wizard looked at the scroll for a moment, and then back at Bonza. “It would seem that my magic has detected nothing negative about the scroll, but I would like to wait until we reach a temple, so that other Clergy may examine it.” Lady Hoot mentioned that they should take a few things, before they left on this adventure. Agudo smiled at his friend wise advice. “Yes my Lady Friend we should be prepared for this endeavor. Excuse us Bonze as we grab a few things” With that the two adventures went back in the “Hospice,” and rummaged through their belongings. “Ahh here it is” Agudo said as he dug of chest, two magic bracelets. “I had hoped I had not lost these” Lady Hoot eyed the objects “It looks like “Protection from Evil” markings on them”. Lady Hoot mentioned off handedly. “Yes you are right “Hoot” I made these on are trip to the Liches Tower all those years ago. Now that was a battle indeed, yet I for got put them on then, but not this time” With a few more potions and wands, placed in a small caring bag, the two went back outside to leave with Bonze Lady Hoot sat on Agudo shoulder, as she warmly spoke to their new friend. “I believe we our ready Bonze, if you would be so kind as to guide us to this temple you spoke of” Agudo took out his corncob pipe a lit it with a spell, as he walked with Bonza
Bonze 07-17-03, 03:17 PM	Bonze stood up, and put down his cane on the ground. "Please follow me." he said to the Archwizard along him. "I thought that we should direct ourselves to a temple dedicated to the Maimed God, in the center of this city. His church is among the most humble, and they would be pleased to help old, defenseless men such as us ;) It is at some distance though. Would you be kind enough to present yourself? I still ignore who my companion is, after all. I'd also like to hear about you, owl."
Agudo Archmage 07-17-03, 07:29 PM	As they walked along through the streets of the city, leaving behind the trash field poorer section, and entering into the more prosperous side. Lady Hoot answered the questions of Bonze. “Well good sir, as you can see I am a talking white owl of no small intelligent. Like others my kind, I teach people the wisdom of truth, and Light. I protect nature when possible, and as a “Cleric” of the Light I heal those in need.” Just then a few street hawkers, tried to sale a few items to the prosperous looking group. Agudo didn’t stop walking, but did look over the stuff, as he and the others moved along. “I will take a couple of warm sweet cakes” He said to the young lass, who held a basket brimming with delicious food. The Archmage of Light then tossed a few coins in the basket, and handed some to Bonze and Hoot. The white owl took a couple of bits, then continued to tell more about herself and Agudo. “We live in the Realm of “Faerun” on the Sword Coast, were we have a School dedicated to teaching magic and knowledge of truth in general.” Lady Hoot looks at her friend as she speaks. “Agudo is the Headmaster at the school named after him, and right next to it, is he Cathedral of Light, witch I am the High Cleric of.” “In fact we just graduated our first Cleric class this year, and that is why we our in this lovely city. I was trying to show my graduates how to get involved with the needs of the community’s at large, Not just hiding in a temple praying and singing, as much as I like that though.” Agudo smiled at Bonze and spoke to him, as he puffed on his corncob pipe. “But please don’t let us yap about our selves, tell us more about yourself my goodman.” Children were laughing and playing near by, in the street candlelight, and the town seemed at peace. Not at all suspecting what would come .
Bonze 07-17-03, 08:13 PM	Bonze complied, happy to teach (or at least try) the only Way to a new disciple. "I'm born in a great church of Kelemvor. I was supposed, when my hard and intensive training would be complete, to become a high priest of this incomplete religion. However, I found their dogma far too stern. He then changed his voice, mimicking absurdly someone you obviously don't know. "You live. You die. You're being judged, and then you go on a plane according to what you accomplished during your life." "STUPID!" he shouted, suddenly turning his voice back to normal. "Such a dogma leads only to a world of corruption. The demon we just saw is one of those many I relentlessly fight. He was a human being before, and he ignominiously fell before the devilish sway of Evil. He must've committed a great Evil though, for I never encountered such a terrifying demon. So this is the Way. The Way does not only teach that your life gives you the death you deserve. It also teaches that every one's goal should be to gather to the planes of Arcadia or Celestia after their deaths. With this philosophy, we also help humanity evolve with time. If there are more celestials and less fiends, more good is done, no? And goodness spawns goodness. I also have a personal theory concerning extraplanar creatures: When they die, they must inevitably reach the Fugue Plane too. When this happen, they probably are brought to life again, but in another plane. Perhaps they even come back here, on the material plane. What do you think?" (Hey, Renegade Master. Could you make us reach Tyr,s temple soon ? I'd like your own informations about it : you're the DM, after all.)
The Renegade Master 07-17-03, 09:06 PM	(( Heheh sure :) )) As the two men payed the demon no more thoughts, the demon pay them none in return. Looking towards the sky as the men left the ally way the demon sighed.... ".. Soon the cards will be played... " Looking down the ally in the direction the 2 men had gone. The demon stood thier for a few moments before turning and fading into nothingness.. only its haunting voice leaving an echo behind. " ... For good or Evil..." --------------------------------------------------- GM: The Two men soon found themself before the temple. Its large marble walls glisten someone in the evening light. Though some people were still about the square before the temple it seem rather quite. The Birds made no sound... and the running water of a near by foutain seem dull and timid. Prehaps the very air iteself knew something was afoot. Or prehaps it was just thier minds playing tricks on them. The doors to the Temple still layed open for those passbyer that still wish to enter and pray. From inside the sounds of chants and prays echo quitly out into the square. Prehaps by chance.... nor by fate the bells rang. The Holy bells of the great temple rang out 8 times... then. A odd sound rung... bells again.. a duller almost frightneing ring. 9...10...11...12...... Those in the square looked from one to another with shaken looks in their eyes. A cleric from the temple rushed out and looked up towards the bell tower in wonder and fear. why.... why had the bells toil 12.. Did the demon not say.... the Citys fate was sealed at 12?? With more concearn the cleric looked down the stairs to see the 2 men standing thier. It was clear they were hear for a purpose and thier coming had something to do with the bells. (( I will be away for the next 3 days, but feel free to play the next seen out. Athough I have a story line We want to follow please feel free to add your own twist to this story. The Temple Awaits your entrance... to find what horrors may be in store at 12 ))
The Renegade Master 07-17-03, 09:11 PM	(( OH yeah!! nearly forgot, you knew what the scroll did because I figured that Archmage would look it over to see what it did. ))
Agudo Archmage 07-17-03, 09:31 PM	As they Righteous group entered the plaza, and Lady Hoot was just about to answer Bonze question, of reincarnation and judgment. The priest ran out with a baffled look. Agudo stopped walking as the priest looked at them. ‘Well this does not seem well for the city” Agudo said out loud. It seemed the world around them was stopping. At that moment Agudo took out the Scroll in his pocket and looked at it once more. “Well Bonze what do you think, should I read it? I was hoping to ask the priest but time may have ran out.”
Bonze 07-17-03, 09:38 PM	"It seems like we need to. We have a valuable proof that this scroll is not a weapon for evil. However, before you read it all, we should call the most people possible. Remember, the demon said everyone within 10 feet, children or not, would be protected from demonic influence. " Bonze then ran upstairs, and shouted: "People of the Maimed God, heed my call. We have here a scroll, meant to protect some of you from the catastrophe that will fall on us tonight. Come with me, and gather around this man to get sparks of this divine protection." I then returned next to Agudo, waiting for him to cast the spell.
Agudo Archmage 07-17-03, 09:48 PM	Agudo looks at his new friend and says "Lets wait until midnight";) :rolleyes: :rofl:
L33t Angel 07-20-03, 02:25 AM	::I apologize, I accidentally posted and now cannot delete this post, please ignore it::
The Renegade Master 07-21-03, 12:06 AM	(( Ops.. some miss understanding. Scrolls are one shot deals, so casting it now wouldn't be a good idea. Also the bells toiled 12, but it is not midnight it is still 7pm. The Demon did say nothing would happen until 12 midnight. ))
Agudo Archmage 07-21-03, 01:46 AM	Agudo looks around and walks up to the Cleric who ran outside before. "Hello Sir I am Agudo and this Lady Hoot my wise white owl and friend, we are of the Light. Agudo then turns to Bonza and points, "This good man is Bonza of the Way. I was wondering we could be of some help and yes we do have a need of our own" Agudo waits for a reply
The Renegade Master 07-21-03, 10:58 AM	The preist looks them both over before answering. " I am Darien of the Order of Light, 3rd class.... thier have been many a foul omen today. The toiling of the bells is just one of them.... Please come with me so we can speak in private. " Darien ushered them inside. The Temple was well biulded and showed signs of reconstruction and improvements. Obviously the citys good fortune had also been felt here as well. The usaly bright temple seemed somewhat dull today. Candle light seemed half as bright. Nearing the alter the preist stopd and turned around to face both of you. " Our look outs have spoted the a demon in the city... We think it involveds the the Dark Coucial of necromancers. We though we had taken care of those vile scum... but in the last week we had seen signs that prehaps they had returned. The demon and the signs of late have confirmed this. ... I hope in this day of need... which may very well be our last... that you have good news? " It was clear the preist was very scared, but he was in control of himself. Nervously he fiddled with his holy symbol as if to ward off something.
Bonze 07-21-03, 11:15 AM	"This is relative, my friend. We indeed have news; good or ill, it is yours to decide. We met a demon, telling u this night would be the siege of many horrors. However, he also offered us a parchment, that lies in my companion's bag. On the parchment his a scroll, capable of protectingthe children within a mile of here - or is it a half a mile? "
Agudo Archmage 07-21-03, 12:19 PM	Lady Hoot listens to Bonzo and the priest talk of the ill events. “Yes it is true priest of the Light, that we were given this scroll and would like you to take a look at it.” The white owl nudges her friend. Agudo fumbles around in his scroll case and finds the one he looking for and then smiles at the priest. “Yes Sir, this is the one given to us by the evil creature. “Agudo hands it to the head priest. “Do believe it is as helpful as the Demon says it is”?
The Renegade Master 07-21-03, 09:38 PM	The Preist raies an eyebrow at the scroll looking at it then the two men before taking it. Opening it slowly the preist looked over the contents with a mix of awe and fear. " it... would seem the demon has given us a tool agest its own evil... that scares me more then if we were just faceing the demon. Why.... " the Preist wondered out loud before contiuning. " indeed this spell will protect the childern of this city from harm.. this spell is a Protection from Evil spell... but far far greater. I myself do not want to guess at the magic it took to weave this spell into this scroll. " the mans face seem to grow even more pale as he spoke. " A spell of such power given to you by a demon can mean only one thing... what ever will befall this city this night I fear is out of our hands. Dealing with forces of this might we have little to no defense ageist. " Suddenly feeling very old and tired the Darien sat down in one of the near by pues. Taking a deep breath and exhauling he looked up at the two men and the owl. " The City Guard and the king must be made aware of this... " Turning to one of the alter boys he motion for one of them. " Run and get Brother John... we have news of the most dire ergence for the King!! RUN BOY!. " With that the boy ran off into one of the side doors of the temple. " Thank you for bringing this to me.... I do not know what evil will befall this city, but with this scroll we can at least save the childern. Tell me friends.... do you have any idea of what the demon has in store for us? "
Bonze 07-21-03, 09:46 PM	I eyed the cleric. "In fact, we came here wondering if you could grant us a litle insight on what is happening. Haven't you seen any changes, or signs? Is not here any cleric that could see in the future? "
Agudo Archmage 07-21-03, 10:55 PM	The wizard thought all this seemed more than odd, what would be happening so rapidly? He pondered. With a few magical words that he mumbled, Agudo suddenly levitated a few feet off the ground, and sat down on air. The mage seemed comfortable just floating there, as if it was the most natural thing to do. The only thing touching the ground was his blue and white robe. “Yes it would seem strange that know one of the goodly class, would not know off such magnitude off doom. In fact it’s hard to believe, that we would of not herd of some prophecy, or some such about this.” Agudo snaps his fingers and with a flash of light his history book appears, floating next to him in the air. The one that he has been writing himself, titled almost humbly enough. (History of the Realms by Agudo) As the wizard scans through his history book, for anything about this city, Lady Hoot speaks up. “I must say Agudo and myself, have only been in this city for a month, at the invitation of your king to help the poor. Yet we have not seen or heard nothing that would cause such doom.” The white owl flaps her wings for a moment then continues. “Like Bonza said have you or anyone seen anything out of place lately?” She looks to the priest for more information.
The Renegade Master 07-22-03, 06:25 PM	" Seeing into the Future is risky busniness my Friend.... Not many dare to try. The problem with Farsight is that they are unclear pictures of what is to come... or what might happen. Actions can easyly sway these outcome. By even seeing what might happen you have already changed what will happen. With or with out action. ... though we have seen signs of late. In the last few weeks thier have been strange murders... mudlations. The City Guard and us have kept it quite. With out knowing what the cause was we did not want to panic the city folk. And... thier were the rumors..." Clearing his throat and looking about the preist contiuned. " many Years ago thiers was a dark cult of Nerocmancers in this city. These vile memebers control the much... smuggling, slavery, Drugs, theivery and god only knows what else thier black hearts delt with. As all evil goes of course.. thier time was soon number. We destroy the cult and broke the crime ring of the City. or at least we though we did. Serval Weeks ago we begaint o hear.... and see signs that at least some of the dark cult were alive... and back to their old tricks. It was shortly after.... the first sign of the Demons influance was felt. Strange shadows were reported prowling the night. And the City fountain had turned to blood.... luckly it happened in the morning we rushed to the sene and purifyed the foutain before many had seen the horrific display. Many other odd signs... Curding of Fresh milk... Strange clouds. None more strange then the clouds to the North. Something sinister lays out thier... I have seen visions of it haunting my dreams. A Shadow without form... only eyes.." The Darien seem more and more shook up at the mention of the shadow. It was clear that Darien had had this dream more then once. (( If any of you know the area well enof, you would know thier is a large ruined City and Castle to the north some 200 miles. aka " The White Tower" Thread :D ))
Agudo Archmage 07-23-03, 03:19 PM	The group of "Righteous" adventurers listen to the priest, and his thoughts. Some of it was dire news indeed. As Agudo floated above the ground, he thought of all that had happen. “Well sir, do you believe that the dark ominous cloud is where the problem is coming form? Have you sent out some brave adventures to find out?”
The Renegade Master 07-23-03, 10:18 PM	Darien Seemd to shiver at the thought. " .. Two had been sent..... 1 returned... He... It.. didn't live long after...." Just then the boy that had been dispatched returned. Whispering something into Dariens ears before backing away slowly. Darien look at his guest then to the boy before speaking. " Seems word has already reached the Kings Ears.... One of the Kings Advisor was found dead.. impailed apon the gates of the castle during the night. Thier was some writing on the wall... seem it scared a good number of town folk. Mmm... This event bothers me more still. "
Bonze 07-24-03, 10:18 AM	As the priest announced these events, Bonze grew more and more uncomfortable. "These are dire news indeed. It seems the demons started their horrible rampaging. I am quite anxious of what may happen. " Turning to face Agudo, I asked: "What do you think, my friend? Should we investigate these clouds he spoke of, or stay here and protect this fine city of what may fall upon it? Perhaps we should offer a visit to the King, and investigate upon the murder that happened."
Agudo Archmage 07-24-03, 12:55 PM	“That’s a good idea Bonza, we should go to the King” Agudo said this as he stopped floating and stood next Bonza. “I am afraid that I could not find anything on these events, in my book. But it is a work in progress, I might add, and like all history it is never fully done.” Lady Hoot nodded her head, “Yes we can not leave the children yet, to goto the island. We should see the King and this dead body. Was their anything else you wanted to tell us? before we went to see the king, good priest”
The Renegade Master 07-24-03, 06:38 PM	" Speaking with the King may be a valid idea... I am not ashamed to say I am out of my element here. I have been a faithful servent of my God.. My King and my Country for these past 10 years. But I am no Warrior... no Divine warrior. I have no hope agest a Demon of Hell. I see it was Fate that has brought you 2 to us this day... Praise the Heavens for not Forsaken us in our hour of need!. " Darien Bow low to both men and the Owl before standing again. " ...At this point you know all that I know... and when you speak with the King and See the body... i am sure you will know more then I. " Making a Sign of his Faith Darien Contiunes " God speed.. and my Gods hand keep you safe from harm. "
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Bonze 07-26-03, 08:46 AM	"Then we will depart at the second." Both adventurers left the temple, aware that the city might fall if they were not fast enough - for it depended on only themselves, and it was strange indeed. "Lady Hoot, " Bonze asked, " When we wnetered the temple, you were about to answer me. What did you wish to say?"
Agudo Archmage 07-26-03, 12:35 PM	It was along walk to the palace, and those on the street, were busy finishing up for the day. Bonze remembered the question he asked, and wanted the answer from Lady Hoot. The wise white owl pondered the question for a moment, and then gave her wise reply. “Kill them all!” Lady Hoot said that more for shock value than violence. “To be honest, if evil can not be converted to goodness in a timely manner, then the darkness should be destroyed by the Light. Why should the innocent, be tormented by the selfishness of the evil hearted.” The group walked under a flowery covered bridge, and through the gates to the upper class part of the city. The people of this side of the city were dressed , and even though the city in general, was kept clean as possible. It was obvious that the elegant well maintained streets, statues, and small parks, made it clear they were in prosperous section. Lady Hoot continued the conversation about evil. “As far as what happens to them, they are damned to hell, for their sins; to be isolated from all others who are pure of heart.” Agudo nodded his head. “Yes those who seek cruelty and selfishness will be cast away from the Light into eternal darkness.” The palace came into view, as they walked up to see the King.
Bonze 07-27-03, 05:29 PM	When the owl uttered these cruel words, Bonze was shocked, relying even more on his short staff to walk. He considered his two companions for a little moment, and then said : "I really mean no offense, wise Owl and Astute Archwizard, but I am deceived of such a dim point of view. You seem to both think your destiny and your influence on the world around you wither as your life does the same. Do you think any human is evil to its core? Any evilness is spawned from either ignorance or suffering. Evil spawned by ignorance is goodness badly directionned. To help a man commited to Evil is an evil act, but an understandable act if you didn't know about the man's rotten heart at first. Also, when you suffer, you have only one idea constantly passing through your mind : escaping your situation. As for an example for this...Heh! I could een point to you. Overwhelmed by dangers, touched in your heart by the ugliness of evilness, you strive to "kill them all." The only Way is to stop, for once, this infinite cycle of violence. For every time you killed someone here, you doomed his, or her, family to weep the loss of their brethren. Suffering, wishing to extinguish their pains, they will be rash, violent, endanger their surroundings well-being : thus perpetuating again this infernal wheel. Not only that, the one you annihilated is not gone forever. He now lurks in a plane, unknown to most, nurturing his hatred of the world that didn't let him do as he wished, slowly building his vengeance upon Faerun. Patience is a virtue, Agudo. You must believe in others' chance of saving themselves. "
Agudo Archmage 07-27-03, 09:18 PM	Lady Hoot smiled at Bonze reply, even Agudo nodded his head appreciatively. The white owl flapped her wings for a moment, before speaking. “Please don’t be insulted, but I must be honest with you Bonze. We” …. Lady Hoot looks to Agudo then back at Bonze. “We have had others join us, saying they are good, only to turn out less than so. That is why we made such provocative statements, not because they were not true. For all that is evil, will be cast away from the Light, yet we did leave open your opinion on the why, and what, of redemption” Agudo interrupted “Yes my friend of the Way, it was a test of sorts, since we know little of the Way; except from your own words. It seemed a good time to find out how you truly see life” Lady Hoot chimed in “ I am sure you can see, that we will be adventuring together and our lives will be on the line. It was important to understand you better, before we took such a leap of faith.”
Agudo Archmage 07-29-03, 08:31 AM	BUMP, "opps" Agudo say to Bonze. ;)
The Renegade Master 07-29-03, 07:50 PM	The Walk throw the city was most enjoyable. The City of Tre'lail had many wonders to behold in archtexture and in those that dwelled in the city. It was clear even in this part of the city work was ongoing in making it more grand. Soon the two men find themselves in front of the palace. Its Marble walls towering over the city around it. 2 Guards stand at attention at the Outer wall gate. Each Man looks at each other at your aproach. One steping out to block your advance. Raiseing a hand he calls out. " Please state your busness in the palace and show your papers. " The guard Seemed somewhat uninterested.. as if he had done this a thousand times today alone.
Bonze 07-29-03, 08:18 PM	I was still pondering Agudo's last words, when we arrived within view of the impressive castle. Two guards, not really threatening, asked us to show them official papers so we could enter...those we, obiously, were not having. I still bowed respectly in front of the guard. "Have not you heard the lately news, my friend? This time is a time of bad omen. You have probably heard about the assassinated man. We're here, my companion and I, to investigate about this atrocity. We would also like to get an audience, if such a thing is possible. If you have to announce anyone, tell that Agudo, Archmage and representant of Light is there. Myself, I am Chosen of the gods themselves, but my name is still unknown to most ears throughout Faerun."
Agudo Archmage 07-30-03, 12:31 AM	Agudo and his ego felt pretty good, after Bonze enouncement of his coming. Though he had been invited by the King, to help out. He had hardly met his royalty, In fact it was with other people in a group, that the King had spoke to, not just Agudo. “Yet in some realms Agudo was famous, but then he chuckled to himself, or was that (infamous) old boy? They all waited to go in. :cool:
The Renegade Master 07-30-03, 04:46 PM	The Guard that had stoped them Eyed Bonze up and down before turning to Agudo. " King Valrus has been expecting you Agudo, he awaits you in the Gardens... as for your companion....will you vouch for this man? " The guard said pointing to Bonze.
Agudo Archmage 07-30-03, 05:12 PM	At that moment Agudo, had to make a decision. The Archmage of Light, with all his power and fame, had to rely on a hunch. The wizard turned to Bonze, and looked him in the eye, for just a second. He then smiled and turned to the guard, and put his arm on Bonze shoulder. “I trust him as much as your king, and were ready to see the his highness.” Lady Hoot made a hop over to Bonze free shoulder, and nodded her head in agreement. :angel:
The Renegade Master 08-02-03, 03:37 PM	The Guard noded his head after a moment. ' very well Arch Mage... if you trust him as much as you say you do, then the King must trust him as well. So I must trust him..." With that the guard shouted an order, from a door inside the castle came 2 more guards. Saluteing to the gate guards the men ushered the two men to follow them. " These men will guide you to the King.... I pray you can help us. " ------------------ The Two guards lead Agudo and Bonzen throw many corrodors and stairs. At first you both think nothing of it... until you realize as you pass a window you are well above ground level. In fact.... at your height now ... you would guess you were some 60ft off the ground.... You wonder to yourself... did the guard not understand... I though the king was in the garden?? Before you could ask your guides about it a large door suddenly came into view. The two guards took both of you to within sight of the door then stoped. Turning to face you the guard on the right responded. " .. The King awaits you in the garden... throw those doors. "
Agudo Archmage 08-02-03, 04:21 PM	The Castle was as Agudo thought it waould be, well kept and royal in look. The kings handelers all gave a slight bow as the wizard, Lady Hoot and Bonze came to the large doors. With a flick of his two fingers, Agudo made the doors open with his magic. As the doors swung open they all walked in and saw?
The Renegade Master 08-03-03, 10:14 PM	Indeed the castle was magnificent, but what lyed beyond the doors nearly stoped the two mens hearts. Before then lay a garden of great beauty and splender. A garden created by no normal hand, balconys of caved stone floated in mid air, vines and plants spurting from the rich soil that had been layed thier. Plants and flowers of all kind lay about the garden that was some 100ft sqaure in shape. a Water fall rained dwon from the sky itself in one corner forming a tranqual pool. Reeds and lily pads swaded in the pools slow flow. A large frog perached on a pad chirped softly. prehaps even more amazeing then the water fall was the view. from ever side of the Garden one could see for miles apon miles of the land scap. As enchanting a view as it was... the two mens hearts found a sight on the horzion that sent a chill down thier spines. Dark clouds... blacker then any storm could naturaly mustered floated and crackled about a distant part of the kingdom. With out warning a voice spoke up behind the two men. ".. Lord of the Nine Hell is stiring once more I am afraid.... and it would seem he has his infernal eyes set apon this land. " Turning to meet the face that went with the voice Agudo reconginzed King Valrus. " Welcome Friends... to the Valrus family heirloom..." he spoke waving his hand over the garden. " Though I wish you could have seen it under more happy tidings. "
Agudo Archmage 08-04-03, 01:17 PM	The splendor of the garden was breath taking, it reminded Agudo of his school. But in this case, larger and without the school walls or the high view “Your Highness it is good to see you again, I hope you are well?” The wizard gave a slight bow. Lady Hoot did like the same as she spoke. “I pray your days have been with knowledge, and your night with wisdom.” :angel:
Bonze 08-04-03, 05:49 PM	The man with cane sat down on a nearby wall, relieving his legs of their long burden. Upon hearing Agudo and the king exchange their platitude, he rolled his eyes to the palace's vault, bickering within himself about all the time they were losing trying to stay polite and licking each other's boots. " Your Majesty, I am sorry to interrupt this meeting of yours, but the situation at hand requires immediate actions. What, pray tell, do you know about the calamity about to fall on your own capital?"
The Renegade Master 08-05-03, 03:30 PM	The King smiled at Agudo and noded to Bronze " Indeed... plesentrys must take a back set here I am afraid. Though I myself do not know much about what transpires here this night. You have seen and hear of the signs.... i have seen horicfic visions in my sleep. Always dark... always cold. Eyes that perice your dreams and haunt you in your waking hours. " Taking a deep breath.. a mix of a sigh and of anzoity. It was clear the king had not been sleeping well these past days. It showed in his worn face and dark marks under his eyes. " Yes.... I know well what horror stalks my City. I have wittnessed its power once before. After the battle of Lan'Draffel I had toured the path of destruction the dark Tide had left in its wake. I fear once again this dark tide is growing... what worrys me more... this time the tide did not flow and grow. It waits... biulding.. festering out thier." The King said pointing in the directions of the Dark Clouds. " My seers have... my seers are dead. Each one that has tryed to make sense of events that have transpired are dead. They tryed to reach out for answer to these cryptic events. Each have meet with a horrorible fate. It is clear even know.... the Dark One watches us. I have even spoken with his Lietenant... a twisted Demonic creature..... " " This creature told me I had a choice....surrender half the citys populace to him...... or face tonights dread. "
Agudo Archmage 08-05-03, 04:11 PM	As the king pointed out the dark cloud and spoke of his fears. Agudo took note of this and everything else by writing it down. “Yes I see your point about the darkness, and you mention of the demon. It gave us a scroll, the evil said it would save the children of this city.” Agudo hands the scroll to the king to look at. “ To be honest I think it needs someone good to read it. Not for any act of kindness but because then it can have the children for itself, after the killing is done”
The Renegade Master 08-05-03, 06:32 PM	The King raised an eyebrow to the notion that a demon would give a spell to save the childern. Looking at the scroll now in his hand wondereed outloud. " Curious indeed.... why would the demon give you a spell to save the childern, when it wants to destroy the city?..." Opening the scroll up the king glanced over the runes inscribed apon it. His eyes narrowing , a faint whisper of words escaping his lips. Agudo and Bonze could tell the king had just casted some divine spells... you think detection and read magic. The kings eyes suddenly going wide in admazment. " If I did not see it... I would not believe it. It would appear that this scroll... in indeed a protection spell from evil. A rather powerful one at that my friends. " The King speaks as he turns the scroll around pointing his finger at a few runes. " See these... and these, weaving this kind of protection spell is rather.. impressive to say the least. The fact that a demon seems to have made it adds even more to this puzzle. Did the demon speak of why it gave you this scroll?"
Hell Master 08-05-03, 06:43 PM	Outside the imperial garden.. something sinister was afoot. One of the guards eyes suddenly glazed over pure white. The other guard standing still at his station did not notice this strange event. That was until the sound of steel ringing from a sheath was echoed in the hall. To late however.... for as soon as the sound was heard.. the guards ears heared no more. Standing outside the doorway the pale eyed guard stood in a pool of blood. Blood from his own comrade. The guards dismemebered head held firming in the pale eye guards left hand. The right still holding the sword that just ended his life. The guards body twicked a bit, blood steaming from his pale eyes. The guard closeing his eyes forcefuly as if in great pain suddenly stoped. Slowly... his eyes opened again. To the horror of only the statures and tapesitrys about.. the mans eyes were nothing but orbs of cold fire blue light. Something..... had come....
Agudo Archmage 08-05-03, 06:50 PM	"Did the Demon say why?" Agudo rubs his short blond beard. "Something about not needing them, but like I said, I think it wants the children alive, for what ever it has plan. I also think the reason that it gave the scroll, was it needed some one good to read it." Agudo then turns to Bonze "Do you have any idea Bonze?"
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The Renegade Master 08-05-03, 09:05 PM	The King pondered this... why would the demon want the childern spared. The Easyest answer was it wanted the childern for itself. But.... demons.. were not know for thier simplisty. Nah... they very cruel and cunning nature of a demon screamed thier must be another reason. But what is it..... why here....
Bonze 08-05-03, 10:49 PM	"You may find what I will say strange", muttered Bonze, "but I am progressively toying with the idea that casting the spell present on this scroll would be an Evil act indeed. Please do not interrupt me. Simply listen." "These children, upon being saved from the dramatic faith falling on this city, would have tremendous difficulties surviving by themselves. They would not be able to grow crops, to take care of the herds, nor would any of them be able to aster any craft necessary for comfort and well-being. They wil soon turn into criminals, murdering for food, stealing for properties. Soon, this kingdom will be ruled by a Great Evil : the one that is spurn from necessity, instead of the primal essence of Evil. This could become the siege of a nation ruled by demons, or at least a republic where they could be venerated as gods themselves - please pardon this blasphemy, Lady Hoot. I fear that these foul creatures may have for plan to spawn here a world dedicated to them : a small world where evilness would expand when the grown-ups children will themselves bear descendants, and a constant income of rotten souls eager to enter the flaming Abysses."
The Renegade Master 08-06-03, 09:18 PM	King Valrus shuttered at the thought. Slaming his fist into one of the near by pillars of stone. " .. Dam all of them to thier pit they call a home... " regaining his composure " If that is indeed what they are up to... these creatures... nah I wouldn't even call them that..." The king passed the room a bit, before sitting apon a stone bench. A look of puzzlement and thought. " ... I wonder thought... the Demon Spoke not of killing anyone.... if they were realy to spawn a new line of demonic worshippers here like you said. They would have to remove all froms of goverment,... good and bad in order to insure that thier new haven would be as they want it. Then again.... how do we even know what they demon said was truth.. " The king was obviously frustrated at this new turn of events. " ... I told the demon to go to hell, when he offered me the choice... prehaps he plans to send us thier this night...." (( Thanks for sticking with me guys/gals. I will once again be gone for a few days so don't lose heart :) I shall return ))
Agudo Archmage 08-07-03, 02:15 AM	After the Kings emotional outburst, Agudo set down with Lady Hoot, and ponder what to do next.
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The Renegade Master 08-12-03, 04:59 PM	(( ..hehe I was waiting for someone else to say something :) But I can contiune )) King Valrus looked over the two men before speaking. " We only have a few hours left my friends.... and are choices are even fewer I fear....." Standing up, the king moved over towards the edge of the garden that over looked the blackened sky. Standing thier for a moment, the King Sighed deeply. His voice breaking the silence. " I shall order the City to evacuate... as many as possible... all battle ready men and women will stay. Prehaps... we can stop what ever evil threats to befall us. But even if we fail.. at least some will be saved. " Turning to both Bonzen and Agudo the king Contiuned. " I will need your help....if this is to work.. I don;t ask that you stand with me when this darkness falls... only that you help me get as many as possible to safty. "
Agudo Archmage 08-12-03, 07:34 PM	"So be it!" Agudo said standing up. "Let the Light shine this day and in to the night. We shall lift the banner of Righteousness and stand proudly with you. Lady Hoot flys over to the king and lands on his shoulder. "Let the wisdom of your words be so." Then they all looked to Bonze for his words.
Bonze 08-12-03, 11:04 PM	o O ( And thus the king amde his wise decision. We'll have to escort the people out opf the city, take care of them, and prepare ourselves for a long, painstaking rehabilitation afterward, as much of them will have lost their homes and pretty much everything they had. ) He looked up at the other people present in the room, only to notice they were staring at him, waiting for him to say something. "Do I really have to answer that? Yes, i shall help you in your needs. It is blatant that Agudo and I have been chosen by the demon to act in this chapter of your city,s story, for nly us were able to distinguish him from the shadows in which he stood. I have to assist you."
Agudo Archmage 08-12-03, 11:17 PM	Agudo slaps Bonze on the back and gives a large smile. "Now thats the spirit, let us stand for those children and all who are in need"
The Renegade Master 08-13-03, 11:55 PM	" Lets be quick then..." The king said with a mixture of joy and urgency. Already heading for the doorway to summon the guard and runners. The City needs to be alerted and thier plan must be set into motion. " Come... first we must get the word out and help move people quickly. But we must be careful not to cause a panic... it will be difficult. " The King pushed the doors aside and seted out.. his words faltering as he did so. " My Personal Guards will....." The King stoped dead in his tracks. Before him lay on the ground the headless Guard that had escorted you both to the garden. The Mans blood lay about in a crimson pool. " ... What in the Nine Hells!?!.." The King Turned just in time... but unprepared as a figured swoped in with deadly aim.
Hell Master 08-14-03, 12:01 AM	All to slowly, the king reacted to his attacker. All to quickly did his attacker lung. The Attackers blade perice deep into the kings chest. At first it looked as if the kings own guard had attacked him.. but it was clear that the guard was dead. Trails of blood driped down the guards face from its eyes. Eyes.... eys that glowed like fire pits of hell. An erie cold fire blue glow. The King unable to move could only stand thier impailed apon his own guardmens sword. A hidieous laughter escaped the guards mouth, that sent shivers down your spine. " To late King Valrus... much to late... your city is mine!! " With out a second thought the guard riped the sword throw the rest of the Kings body driving it up throw his head. A spray of blood splattered across the wall and the tapiestrys as the kings body fell to the ground with a sicken thud. The Guard wore a big grin apon his face turned.. somewhat haphazordly.. as if not in total control of its own body to face Bonze and Agudo. " ....mmm...what have we hear?... more pawns for my game... HAHAHAHAHHAAHHHHAAA" (( Tag :D ))
Agudo Archmage 08-14-03, 12:04 AM	“For all that is of the Light and Righteous, to arms my friends! Evil is a foot.” Agudo rushes forward staff in hand, throwing his body on top of the king, to shield him. At the same time he throws his staff at the attacker. Lady Hoot casts protection from evil on the king. Then fly’s straight at the evil fiend trying to distract it.
Bonze 08-14-03, 04:09 PM	Not as agressive as Agudo, and pretty convinced that the King's body has not much blood to keep him alive now that the whole palace has been redecorated, Bonze simply took his trusted staff in both hands, ready to defend himself. He still didn't threaten the guard's possessed body.
Hell Master 08-15-03, 04:48 PM	It was clear that the king was well beyond healing magic. The possensed guards blow had nearly cut the king in two. Agudos staff cracked hard into the guards skull, leaving a trail of blood on the guards forhead. Dispite this attack, the guard didn't seem phased in the slightest. It only stood thier and laught. " HAHAHAHHA...foolish creatures...the game is afoot, if you are not carful it will be over! " With that the guard smiled one last sicken smile of evil before thrusting the sword throw its own heart. Prehaps more shocking was at the last second the guards eyes returned to normal. Thier was a faint look of shock and regonization in the guards eyes before the sword perice him throw the heart. Garbling up blood the guards eyes rolled back into his head. The guards limp body collasping to the ground and remained motionless. Agudo and Bonze found themself standing in a very large pool of blood. 2 guards and the king layed dead at thier feet. The day indeed had turned darker.... even darker still as the royal guards came running around the corner to find the sence of horror.
Gene_Kynes 08-15-03, 05:56 PM	(( Mind if I join in? And...heh, Agudo, I feel like I'm followin' you. ;) )) For a moment...the man only blinked at the scene below, cursing faintly as he knew even if he attempted to save the Monarch...he'd succeed only in revealing himself. Hiding in plain sight atop the Garden walls, yet still difficult to see, he crouched, watching Agudo and Bonze, the King and the possessed guard. Clad in an amazingly light chain shirt of Celestial origins that had been blackened to remove it's shine, he seemed well-protected against the guard, should they've detected him. His pants are loose, overlapping black leather boots and being gray in color. His chain was concealed by a loosened gray shirt, and the comfortable armor led to black mithral bracers, black gloves underneath these. Covering his lower facial features is a black cloth tied around the black of his head, giving him the classical bandit appearence...in a way. To Agudo...he may've seen this man before, but he cannot pinpoint where and when. A head of pale white hair often hides a single blue eye, or half of both eyes. His only visible weapon is a blade that would seem beautiful to some, the only metal that he wears on his person that hasn't been blackened, but it's shine has been slightly dulled all the same. His skin seems to be lightly dusked color, as if he he had very faint drow blood flowing through his veins, yet rounded ears quickly negate this suspicion and lead those who know of history to think of Netheril... Dissapearing into a shadow, he makes something that could only be amazingly deliberate...he appears within Agudo's shadow, stepping out. "Darkened clouds to the west, a demon to the east...and now the king cannot worry in the least. With such a figurehead eliminated, who is left to lead? What will the guard think, finding their leige dead?" He looks to the corpse of the king's murderer. "...A before you draw your blades upon me, tell me...what do you know...of this...problem? I've heard only what you've said here...but nothing more. And if I wished to strike against you two, I would've by now." His hair and mask do well to hide any emotion that would otherwise be told.
Agudo Archmage 08-16-03, 12:50 PM	((My EGO can take it!)) The blood made a slippery mess, as the Archmage tried to stand up. He nearly slipped twice before casting a levitation spell. He could not help but think that this was starting out just like that brothel incident, but with more blood. Agudo sees the guards running up, and noticing at the same time how bloody he looked. “Its….good that you’re here, the Demon came and killed your king and protectors.” Then as he was trying to find the right words to finish his sentence a new person arrives. “Who?……..What?…….. Just who are you? And why did you not offer aid to your King?”
Bonze 08-16-03, 03:15 PM	Distinguishing with his old eyes, amongst the blurred shadows of the dreaded courtyard they stood in, a hasty herd of suspicious guards, the pacifist priest laid down his solid staff, with which he would had still been able to break a few hardened skulls, despites his old age. He kept his used hands in front of him, allowing the anxious soldiers to see clearly that he bore nor deadly weapons, nor agressive thoughts. Still, he was perplex about the strange newcomer, that just appeared, out of Agudo's shadow. His mysterious presence, in this cursed city, was another mystery that was not needed.
Gene_Kynes 08-16-03, 04:49 PM	He chuckles darkly, shaking his head. "...Tell me, Agudo, do you...honestly think they see a demon anywhere? My name is-" Hmm. Can't be obvious, now can we? "-worthless, until we find a place of safety. And...I would be unable to kill something that refused to die, let alone keep the king safe with parrying blows." He turns his back to Agudo, looking to the guards. He remains unarmed, but a few of the guards of weaker wills feel an urge to flee as soon as they gain eye contact with the man. "If need be, I can swiftly take us to the Plane of Shadow. Therein, we will re-appear in an alleyway. As for now, I'd start abandoning the idea of negotiating with these fine guardsmen. Your staff has left quite a mark on the guard's head, and who can say whether or not one of you disarmed the man, killed the king, and then impaled the guard on his own blade?" He says this in a tone meant only for both of the men, in a slightly familiar accent.
The Renegade Master 08-16-03, 07:13 PM	(( Ohhh... Fresh Meat.. Umm I mean players :) )) The Guards shock with other horror at what had transpire could only stand thier dumbfounded. The fac tthat this new commer very presense sent thier already fragil neveres even more into a pantic did not help. A few guards began steping back slowly in terror at the scene before then... and jsut as one of the guards began to scream. " >.... THE KING HAS BEEN..K....arggg..." With a quick movmentent the Captain of the Guards had layed out the panicing guard in one blow of his metal guantlet. Looking at the other guards that stood thier thier wills seem to come back to them. Looking about at the scene before them, the captain of the guards barked a quick order. With the command in his voice none dare disobey. " Guard the stair well to their area... NONE shall enter... and SPEAK NOT of what you see here... that is an order!. " All the guards saluted then turned to their duties leaving only the captain of the guardsa and 8 other men that had accompanyed him. These guards were clealy Knights, the holy ordder of the Sun shining apon thier cheast. Each With a hand ready to draw thier swords. The Captain of the guards took a step forward and stoped. " By Law, I demand that you surrender and turn yourselfs over to me while we get to the bottum of this... You must all realize the gravity of the situation that you are in... and.." As the Captain of the guards contiunes his words seem almost pointless. The King had been slain... not by any of them but by something that possensed his very guard. Something that had entered the castle undetected by all. Agudo and Bonze realized thier defense would not be easy. The Stranger was right... Agudo's staff had made a rather obvious wound in the guards head. The Fact that the king and both guards had been slain with one of the guards swords only showed more reason to believe the savagery that must had transpired here. To make matters worse Agudo was wore much of the kings blood apon himself... and the arrival of this stranger of the dark added even more holes to thier defense. The Captains voice broke thier thought once more. " ... I would like to believe that Agudo the Wise is innocent of these acts.... but.. facts are agest you. " And time was slipping by fast.... even now the minutes ticked away. (( Your up ))
Hell Master 08-16-03, 07:45 PM	When the dark Stranger sliped into the shadows he was very aware of something watching him. A great Primordal Evil.. old.. vengeful... watching.. waiting. It also became clear to the stranger.. the very shadows about the castle.. were watching them. Studying thier every move.
Yue Celestin 08-16-03, 08:04 PM	(( thought its time to start rolling again)) On this dark day that grew darker by the hour, not all the was afoot was evil... or at least recongizable as such. Standing percariously apon the tip of the south tower of the grand Castle of Tre'lail stood a man few new about. Those that did know him.. ether hated him out of spite... or out of need. Yue's cat like eyes gazed apon the horzon. The Dark Clouds that flicker of a life of thier own seemed to pulse even more voliently then before. Yue's Presence had been detected by the Dark Lord.... but.. how woudl the Dark Lord React. Shifting his focus on the scene that played out in the hallway to the Royal Gardens, Yue remained silent. Contemplating his next move, and waiting to see what others would move. " ...the bishop has died... but the game must go on... only the kings can end this game now... " Yue commented outloud, thought very few could even hear what he said.
Agudo Archmage 08-16-03, 08:22 PM	Agudo scratches his blond head and wonders at the clip answer, given by this shadow walker. “But we have nothing to fear, even the knight wants to believe I am innocent.” He innocently smiles at the head knight. “Now I recommend finding a trusted Cleric, with a good diviner spell. She should be able to see the truth. Of course you have my complete cooperation, and I am sure these other honest people as well.” Agudo then turns back to Bonze, and the shadow walker. “Besides if the doomsday prophesy by the demons is true, then there will be no trial. Do to the, horrible ending to this city, and it people. We can save some of the citizens and maybe more. If I can amplify my magic, and focus a (Protection from evil spell) through out the city.”
Gene_Kynes 08-16-03, 08:43 PM	He sighs...as his muscles still remain tense, ready. Mmm...Efficiunt Daemones, ut quae non sunt, sic tamen quasi sint, conspicienda hominibus exhibeant. He glances towards the shadows, then to the Knight, crossing his arms. "Very well. My clan name is Umbra, my given name is Shinji. The dark omens have beckoned me here, in hipes to stop it. I've experienced dark times once, and I wish not to find them...yet again." He looks from guard to guard, and his eyes lose their inner flame, as if on command. He looks to the Captain. "Very well, then. Perhaps our trial can wait until we...solve this." (( *gulps at the meat comment, loosely coughing* Oh, an in latin: Devils so work that things which are not appear to men as if they were real." Heh. ))
The Renegade Master 08-16-03, 08:52 PM	The Captain of the Guards sighs heavyly before turning to one of the knights. " Summon Presit Darien at once!... the truth of this ordeal must be found as quickly as possible. " One of the Knights saluting before running off. The Captain turning once again to face the "suspected Killers", with a grim expression on his face. " While we wait for Darien... feel free to tell me what the Hell! Happened here...."
Agudo Archmage 08-16-03, 09:06 PM	Agudo looks more happy by the second,at the thought of doing this the goodly way; by staying and telling the truth. "I am glad you asked, but being the one with blood on him, it might be best if Bonze or the........? Umbra clan person....Shinji is it? Agudo thinks for a moment. "Isnt Umbra the goddes of the sea?" "But like I said good knight it may be best if one of these kind people tell you what they saw."
The Renegade Master 08-16-03, 09:09 PM	(( Hello Agudo :) )) The Captain looks to Bonze then to Umbra. " it makes no difference to me.. only that the truth of this matter comes out. So that we may get on with what must be done... be that burning the 3 of you at the stake... or trying to stop the darkness thats loaming over this city. " Foot steps could be heard in the distant coming up the stairs, Presit Darien and the Knight were returning.
Gene_Kynes 08-16-03, 10:22 PM	He sighs. "Captain, if I deserve to be burned, then you deserve to be stripped off office." Three shurikens appear within his palm, concealed by his bracer and glove. He readies the weapons subtly..."just in case". "What transpired here was one your your men fell the lord. The mark is due to Agudo's striking against the man, in hopes to save the king. The guard then...laughed, and ended his own life. I would personally suggest a "Speak with dead" spell, to find the truth. Seems..the guard wasn't in control of his actions, however."
The Renegade Master 08-17-03, 08:48 PM	The Captain only snickered " ...we shall see, though if your words are false thier will be a reconing .." Just then Darien entered, a mix of friendlness and uneasyness on his face. Turning quickly to horror at the sight of the carnage. Making a silent prayer Darien regained his composure. " Your men told me what happened... but thier was still a glimmer of hope in my heart that he was mistaken. Sadly I see he was not..... " Darien making his way over to the bodys. Looking over each one in turn.. careful, then standing Darien brushed away some tears from his eyes. " I grew up with the king... as childern... we were more like brothers. " Turning to face you 3 Darien looks each one of you over. Until at last his eyes rest apon Umbra with a steely stare. " I do not know you sir... however... I can see you are not the one that caused this. " ------------------- The Captain had been silent as the preist had inspected the bodys. HIs paitents were obviously drawing thin. " Darien... ask the dead what happened... " ------------------ Darien turned and looked at the captain, then back to the Agudo. Thier was a look of fear in Darien's eyes.. at what Agudo wondered. Kneeling down next to the guard that had impailed himself Darien began a silent prayer, making gestures with his hand. Placeing his other hand apon the dead guard his voice grew stronger as he chanted. With out warning Darien winced in pain.. seeming to struggle agest some unknown though or vision darien could only cry out one word. " NOOOO " Going silent just as quickly as the pain had begon, Darien remained unmoving. The Knights unsure of what had just happened stood thier ground, ready to act if need be. From your view point you could see Dariens face clearly. His eyes were shut tight, his face seemed drained of blood... so very pale. From the sides of each of his eyes, a trickle of blood spread down his cheeks in a single thin line. (( Agudo your Protection from Evil Is SCREAMING at you :devil: as is any of you that might detect evil easyly. ))
Agudo Archmage 08-17-03, 09:37 PM	((OOC Hello to you also "Ring Master")):cool: The Detection of Evil spell went off, and Agudo could see the struggle taking place. But because he was covered in blood, and already a suspect of the guards; Agudo did not get involved directly. “Captain, the evil is very strong on the body, maybe you should pull the cleric off”
Gene_Kynes 08-17-03, 10:57 PM	Mutters. "Ask the king, not the attacker. I said he wasn't in control." Narrowing his blue eyes calmly, a small flame ingites once again within them, as Gene stalks towards the convulsing man. Drawing his blade swiftly, he knocks the man back with the blunt end of his weapon. "Archmage, make use of your title and cast Greater Dispel Magic and Banishment. Hold Person if needed." He casts his gaze on the mage, and it has it's same innate commanding edge to it.
The Renegade Master 08-18-03, 06:26 AM	The form of the cleric fell to the ground with a thud, in answer to Umbra's advance the Knights had drawn thier swords, one of them calling out. " Now we see the truth behind these matters!! You have been useing these men here as your pawns to get close to the KING!! " The Captain alone stood were he was, looking down at the fallen presit. A look of shock crossing his face as the Cleric begin to raise. Not a rise from a blow you would expect, the cleric quite litteraly floated off the ground and righted himself in mid air. now floating some 2 ft off the ground the preist let out a laughter... that same horrid laughter you heared before. The laughter stoping the knights dead in thier tracks. " Fools!!... haha you make this game entertaining to say the least... but you are not even game peaces here... begon.. you begin to annoy me..." With that the Cleric held up one of his hands.. a Orb of blue cold fire erupted in his hand. To add further to the horror that was transpireing the ball of fire melted away the clerics hand like it was no more then a wake candle. Bit by bit the clerics hand and most of his formarm peld away and melted, leaveing behind only the white bones of his skeleton. The Cleric opened his eyes as he posed to launch his attack. Orbs of cold-fire blue that looked right throw you. " DIE!!!!! " Was all the possesed cleric muttered as the 9 Knights were engulfed in cold fire flames. Thier bodys twisting and writhing in agony as the flames comsumed them. Thier crys of torment only seeming to make the cleric all the more joyful.
Bonze 08-18-03, 08:29 AM	o O (What kind of imbecile was Unbra, to act so boldly and carelessly in front of that many goodly knights, enven if they were blinded by evidence and misguided by their faith. Their unaccurate accusations are, however, forgivable, for it seems that those accompanying me have the detestable bad habbit of either attacking or threatening first, and then to think and deal with the evient consequences that their acts called to fall upon them. O, when will it be understood that constant speech is not the mark of cleverness, but recomforting silence? Our only task did not stood in bloody violencem or in verbal harrassing conflicts. Our only duty was to stand still, while the cleric remotely contacted those who, lately, entered at their greater dismay the infinitely morbid Plains of the Fugue Plane.) Still, something odd, so odd I didn't notice it precedently, happened. The human priest, kneeling next to the two remaining corpses, started to tremble in strange, disordonnate ways. That was, sadly, to be expected, for attempting contact, even if such a contact is only transmitted through mere impressions instead of words, with a person who passed violently, only a few minutes ago, is always an experience frightening, even for the most experienced of our kind, hence I did not saw any reason to act. However, it was a rather unique phenomenon that I witnessed, in which the messenger, the iron link connecting dead and living, lost his own consciousness, submerged by a demonic entity's fury, that soon enough roasted the loyal soldiers. "Exorcizo!", shouted I. (This is my version of Holy Word. Enjoy!")
Gene_Kynes 08-18-03, 04:05 PM	(( ...the blunt end of a blade is the part that can't kill without amazing force. It's the part that isn't sharpened. Gene pushed the man away, he didn't slice him. Bleh. )) Giving a dangerous glare to Bonze, as if he...heard the mans thoughts. "I'm the kind of imbecile who's watched that spell cast several times in different styles. Speak with dead causes the corpse to speak, friend, not the soul. It doesn't take an deific intelligence to tell something's wrong when instead of "awakening" the corpse's memories, that the Cleric starts screaming." He seems calm enough in the face of the Knight's deaths, morbidly. Simply switching to the sharpened end of his blade, and running his hand across the vague symbols on the hilt. This ellicts a dark, heatless crimson glow from the blade, vague flickerings of an aura from the blade, which Gene then wields properly, sending the edge at the cleric's legs.
Agudo Archmage 08-19-03, 12:10 AM	Lady Hoot rushes to casts heal spells, on any of the reaming knights who are still alive Agudo takes in a deep breath and ponders the situation. “Well if this thing wanted to attack us it would have already. So we must conclude that we pawns in its game. Or in other words it wants us to cast that scroll before killing us. Why? That’s the deadly question indeed. The Archmage of Light then take out a small pink bottle from a belt pouch. “This should do the trick” With that Agudo sprinkled some of it on him and the blood disappeared from his cloths. “That’s better, I not used to suck messes.” Lady Hoot returns to sit on Agudo’s shoulder. “I did the best I could” (OOC DM did any one live?)
The Renegade Master 08-19-03, 05:53 PM	Sadly, lady hoots spells found no targets to save. Thier bodys were oblitherated in seconds.. only shades of what they once were remained. The Unholy shades hovered in an errie silence...save for the first one that lady hoot cast her heal spell on. That particular shade cry in pain and returned to nothingness. See Edit in second post The Possessed Cleric though little of Umbra's attack... his blade slicing the clerics leg clean off in one stroke. (( Dene if you can detect thoughts you will not that you can feel the Dariens cry of pain and agony at having his leg cut off. But the Possesed cleric shows no signs of it even phaseing it. )) The Cleric turned in mid air to face Umbra, a sadistic look on its face. " Your blade cannot harm me....." Even as it spoke, you couldn't help but notice the blood the freely leaked out from the clerics severed leg. The shades behind it only thoughts now. The possessed cleric spoke up again. " These games bore me... I am setting my plans into motion alittle quicker... do you disagree? " The possessed Cleric spoke in a mocking tone.. the last bit spoken as if he expects a response.
Gene_Kynes 08-19-03, 08:09 PM	"...to attack him, and make sure he cannot harm us, or hope to keep the cleric in good shape, if he is to be unpossessed...?" Gene warily watches the Shades, and the cleric, raising his blade to the point where it's ready to slit the mans throat in one swift lunge. Somehow, Gene doubts that slitting his throat will have effect. "Agudo, and...the only other one who doesn't seem to've been either killed or possessed. What shall be our tactics against this one?" He cautiously steps away, heeding the cleric's advice when he recalls the quarterstaff mark in the guard's forehead.
Bonze 08-19-03, 08:22 PM	*cough cough* Someone did cast a "Holy Word" spell, you know?It would be fun to know what happened about it... And BTW Gene, as you're online : could I have your email adress? I'd like to speak about a few things with you. You can email me if you don't want your adress known publicly.
The Renegade Master 08-19-03, 08:44 PM	(( DOH!!... to missed the holy word part. Very sorry. Mmm... have to get my book out I don;t recall off the top of my head what Holy word does :( Ahh.. here it is. Ok... scratch those shades :) )) Correction: The Shades wavery slightly before incenerating apon the voice of the Archmage Agudo. however the possesed Cleric remained motionless, save for the smile on his face. " Well done....well done " Edit:
Bonze 08-19-03, 09:04 PM	" These games bore me... I am setting my plans into motion alittle quicker... do you disagree? " "Up to now, nothing you've done has accelerated your plans. We are your pawns, that we know as well as you. But what are pawns, demon? Pawns are needed. Pawns are the pillars on which all society, all high enterprise relies on, even though the pawns' role is an ingrate one, that is never applauded, nor commended to its real value. You need us, for else, we wouldn't have that scroll, and I still have other signs that you need us around. Yet, you scare us, you try to intimidate us, in hope that through fear we will become more easoily manipulable, probably. Altough, you may also be trying to provoke, hoping our frenzy will make us lose all consciousness, making the fatal error that shall be your eternal damnation. That is why, Agudo, as well as you, Mr. Shuriken, must learn to keep calm from now on. To hurt the guard's body, especially after the King's death, was not the wisest thing to do, as was preparing shurikens, just in case. It is what it wishes. It wishes to set us apart, to split from all our potential allies: The King, the guards, the priest. We won't fall in your games anymore, foul entity. We shall stand solidly."
Gene_Kynes 08-19-03, 09:46 PM	"..." With humility, Mr.Shuri- Gene, nods. "An understandable request." He lowers his blade, and his reflexes. "So, we are to ignore this Demon cloaked in human flesh?" (( And I was all like, Bzzaah!))
Agudo Archmage 08-19-03, 10:26 PM	"We should get as many people out of the city as fast as we can. I think the scroll is a trap in the long run. Even if it is not, we should not trust Evil, no matter what happens. Lady Hoot says in a calming voice for those near by. "Yes lets go and not waste time with this thing." Agudo nods his head at the bleeding Cleric. Agudo takes out some Holy water and throws it on the Cleric. ((This should cause all evil controle to stop.))
The Renegade Master 08-21-03, 01:12 AM	(( tips my hat to Bonze, I realy like your pawn comments )) The Cleric grin turned more to a frown at the comments of you 3. Its frown turning to a scoul as the bottle of holy water crashed into its skull pouring the holy waters across its face and body. In response the body droped to the floor rather heavyly. The cleric breathing heavyly but unmoving. A shadow floated were the Cleric once was... the same Glowing blue eyes as the cleric once had. " ... Interging.. the pawns think they may act as Knights... we shall see then Knights..." With that the shadow faded away, outside the sky suddenly turned black. large clouds began to blow in gathering in the sky above. Those of magical knowledge knew the signs of a powerful spell being weaved. Its magical influence being felt throw out the city. What new dark turn had come...
Gene_Kynes 08-21-03, 11:07 AM	He looks to Bonze, and lowers his blade. "You are wiser than your appearence dictates. Things may boil down to either evacuation, or elimination of the threat before it can attack. But we'd be firing bolts into the dark, considering our foe has shown his face, but we know not where to find him." He then raises his blade, and looks to the sky. "But...even if that's just a mere illusion meant to scare the weak-willed, I think t'would be best to get all out of the city. Now." Sighing. "Shall I hunt down the town criers?"
Bonze 08-21-03, 11:21 AM	Bonze reached for his staff, still laying on the ground. He looked back at Gene, judging him. The man was strange, and only appeared a few seconds ago. Yet, the old priest couldn't allow himself to turn this new ally down, for in times of great perils, every help is necessary. "I think it would be stupid to face our enemy directly. We could not do anything to harm it as he was possessing the body of a servant of the Light. Its power, when it is in natural form, is not something I want to face. Agudo, do you entertain any thoughts that may hold us back from nnouncing the dire recent events to the town criers? Or should we ask them to spread the word that the city shall be deserted soon?"
Agudo Archmage 08-21-03, 12:23 PM	“We should try to cause fear and panic, that would be the best course. Normally this would be dangerous to try to evacuate a city this size, with those words. But we are running out of time, and magic is a foot. Lets go to the “Kings” messengers and tell them to spread the word.”
The Renegade Master 08-21-03, 04:27 PM	DOh Double post
The Renegade Master 08-21-03, 04:27 PM	(( Just to warn you guys I will be gone for the next 3 days again. This time of year is always very busy for me but things will calm down after this :) thanks again for sticking with me in this. )) Outside in the sky had turned the color of pure black. Everything below had become even darker, the only light being the tourchs and lantreens the towns folk clinged to in despration. Above in the sky strange lines of energy began to form. At first they seemed like random bolts of lightning prehaps. But it became clear very soon that it was no random acts of lighning... but careful thought and craft. Agudo happening to look out the window, his face going alittle pale and his jaw droping (alittle liberity thierhehe). He could begin to make out what could.. shouldn't be. A Circle of magic... some 1 mile in diameter was forming above the city of Tre'lail. Evil runes of power began to form in the circles outline that was still being drawn. It was clear the circle would still take some time to form... but thier time was none limited to 1 hour tops. After that... the circle would be complete... and most likely the end of the city. ---------------------------- Deep in the underground of the city the couical of 12 nercomancers stood chanting, thier hand motions and words giving form to the dark circle of magic. About them dark magical energy crackled... and arch off eacch memeber growing stronger and stronger. With out warning one of the nerocmancers suddenly gasped for air as he choked up blood, grabing his cheast the necromancer collasped to the floor and remained motionless. The other nerocmancer never breaking the concnetration and pay thier fallen comrade the slightest glance. They each knew what kind of strain this calling would put apon themselfs. They each had known the risk. They were prepared... to remake this kingdom in thier image at any cost. ------------------------------- From the shadows the misfigure demon watched the nerocmancers... waiting for its time to move. The pawns were doing thier work well.... it would only be time for the rook to step up and smash the pawns asundder. (( Have a great weekend all!!! See you monday ))
The Renegade Master 08-25-03, 10:06 PM	(( No one posted?!? ))
Agudo Archmage 08-25-03, 11:18 PM	"Yes thats right, go tell everyone you see to run from the city. There king is dead, and the evil they see in the sky will be the death of them. So off you go and here is some coins for your friends to help you" With that the messanger runs off to do her job. Agudo walks along the street helping as best he can and Lady Hoot as well.
Gene_Kynes 08-26-03, 12:17 AM	Darting along the shadows, Gene does his absolute best to try and convince everyone to abandon their shops, judging each owner's temperment, and either threatening or sweet-talking them into leaving in haste.
The Renegade Master 08-26-03, 05:20 PM	Many towns folk had already taking the cue to run for their lives. In the city mass panic had erupted as thousands tryed their best to flee the city before it was to late. Amoungst the chaos others though only of greed, massive looting had erupted in the welty area's of the once great city. All about the city guard tryed thier best to keep people orderly in thier evactuation of the city but it was of little use. Agudo and Umbra's effects were not in vain. Those that did not already flee only needed alittle more conviceing before fleeing themselves. Agudo charismatic words and umbras threats gave the towns people knew hope whiles they fled the city. -------------------------------------- Bit by bit the Circle of magic Formed. The Dark Councial of Nercomancers were now down to 9 memebers... 3 of thier comrades had already fallen to the summoning. In the shadows, the Misfigured Demon watched... its time had come at last. With out warning the Demon Leaped and landing in the middle of the circle the nerocmancers stood around. Each one of them showing signs of horror and shock apon thier face. Eaching wanting to stop the Demon, but each unable to. The strain of the magic and its completity require almost total concnetration. To stop the demon now, would result in the lose of thier grand spell and most likely the death of them all. the Coucial could only watch in horror as the Misgured demon chanted a spell of its own.. a dark and evil spell of control. Word by word twisted demonic magic floweed throw the circle of magic and nerocmancers. The lead neromancer could only yell out one last curse as the Demons spell took effect. " DAM YOU !!!!!!!!!!...>>ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!" The Spell twisted and shaped about the nerocmancers even as they contiuned to chant thier spell. Thier bodys becoming twisted as well, thier own life blood being drawn out into the summoning. Above the Sky the Circle of magic that was now complete shimmered volielty, and with out warning the evil runes shifted about on its surface. The once great ritual spell of Summoning.. had been converted at the last moment to a spell of domination. A single beam of red light erupted from the center of the circle of magic and struck the ground. In turn this beam of light began to expand at a dreadful rate across the city outward from its point of impact. Agudo/Umbra/Bonze could clearly see the light was spreading outward to envolp the city itself
Yue Celestin 08-26-03, 08:36 PM	Yue Watched in horror as the red wave of light swept across the city. Thou the wave of red light did not leave destruction in its wake. Its effects were still all to horrorible. A mother and father ran from a nearby ally way with thier son in tow. Only feet from the wave of light they raced with terror in thier eyes. Foot by foot the wave of light came closer until it was to late. The red light washed over them stoping them dead in their tracks.. in the very postion of running with the look of terror still engraved apon their faces. The mother... the father.. even the child turned to grey stone. From each a strange Glimmering crystal floated above their heads. Floating thier momentaryly before flying up wards towards the center of the magical Circle in the sky. It was then that Yue's gaze turned towards the 3 men that despratly tryed to get people out of the city. The red light drawing dangerously close to them, even as they moved people along. With out another thought Yue vanished from his wathcing point... seconds before the red light would have overtaken him. Reappearing in front of Agudo, Umbra, and Bonze. He did not give them a chance to think of a question to ask. " The Red Light is right around the corner... it is time to leave this place. Take my hand..." Yue Spoke, outstretching his left hand (not the metal one) towards the 3 men.
Hell Master 08-26-03, 08:42 PM	The Clouds about the Dark Magical Circle grew darker still... if such a thing was even possible. The Clouds were no longer even regonizeable as clouds... the sky itself was only a void of light. Save for the 1 mile daimeter Circle of Magic in the center. At this very center thousands of Glowing Crystal had gathered. Each a Soul of one of the Citzens of the City below. Its owner, now no more then a statue of stone. Hell Master floated here as well in all his infernal Glory. The wisps of Zanifer floating about and howling in glee. All would be going exzactly to his plans... save for a few points. Hell Master did not care at all for the inturpetion of Yue. Nor these other 3..... For now Hell Master was content to watch and see what the 4 would do. " Come now... Knights and Rook... show me what your next move will be " Hell Master spoke, venum in his voice and hate in his eyes.
Gene_Kynes 08-26-03, 09:12 PM	He looks to Yue...and for some odd reason, trusts the man, despite all he's been taught. "The wall that refuses repair is the wall that crumbles." And he touches his fingertips to the man's hands after seeing what the Red Light can do.
Agudo Archmage 08-26-03, 10:16 PM	The rays of evil red light, came evilly close to the city gate, were the last of the citizens ran for their very lives. “Hurry people hurry!” Lady Hoot saw the evil magic hit several people, at the edge of the crowd. She flew high above the crowd and cast “Recitation”, a clerical spell. It in gulfed all that are near the gate. The poor people were protected from the rays, as it tried to still their life force. The Archmage of Light, who had been chanting for several minutes, lets lose with a Light spell of faith. It surrounded people for a hundred yards, giving them the hope to resist the rays of evil and reinforced the “Recitation” spell. Just then a man? Appeared and told the trio to take his hand. “Who are you? And what are you?” Agudo said as he concentrated on his spell.
Bonze 08-27-03, 01:48 PM	The mysterious man appeared in front of the three messengers left in the city, bold and surprising. Gene, without a few seconds of forethinking, quickly accepted the newcomer's invitation. Agudo, ignoring the immediaste threats around him, casted spell after spell, assisted by his trusty familiar, hoping to save the most villagers possible...so they could come back and find their beloved city destroyed, rampaged, ruined, leaving them without even a home to live in. Bonze, himself, hadn't made a choice now. They still had the protection scroll that was offered long ago by a terrifying demon, as well as most of their own strengths and spells. Still, he sensed, wherever he looked at, the foul stench of Evil spreading like a venomous disease. That battle was lost. And he sensed not Evil within the man in front of them. He was like a beacon, like a shadow among the flahing red lights, blinding the priest. He put his hand along with Gene's, touching the man's one. (OOC: if the guy's Evil, please tell me and I'll edit.)
Agudo Archmage 08-27-03, 05:57 PM	The spell was barely holding, and Agudo and Hoot had little time left. “Bonze? Do you know this man? Do we trust him?” Agudo asked in desperation. Lady Hoot landed back on Agudo shoulder. “It looks like are partners have made up thier beliefs about this stranger.” The Archmage of Light looked around at the last of the poor people running. It was over they did all they could and then some. With that Agudo took the hand of the stranger.
Yue Celestin 08-27-03, 10:18 PM	True Bonze could sense no evil within the man before him. About the man thier seemed to be an aura of Light... but not light of good nor light of the sun. A odd light of its own... dimmer... yet just as strong. The mans words thundered out again. " We have no time... Hell Master is already here... the best we can do for now is to get those about away and live another day. " Yue outstretched his right arm (the metal one), the sight of the arm gave those about a odd mix of a shiver down thier spine and wonder at it. Clearly a magical item of sorts. From Yue's lips a few words were uttered as Magical Arcane runes formed in mid air about him. A small magical circle appearing beneath him as well. Yue was casting an ampliftyed Circle of teleportation... Those about wondered thought at his magic... Arcane runes... but clearly divine magic was flowing from his lips.
Agudo Archmage 08-29-03, 07:49 PM	Agudo and Lady Hoot take note of the magic being used. They hope for the best as they all wait and see whats going to take place.
Yue Celestin 08-31-03, 12:13 PM	(( Mmm... Renegades seems to be having some comp. Problems, She should be posting later tonight thought :) ))
The Renegade Master 09-02-03, 12:56 PM	(( ARG!! Sorry all, my roomate got cable put in and they totaly screwed up my Net Connection :( )) All about the city was trap in a nightmare come true. People running every which way desperatly trying to escape the red light to no avail. All about the city stone statues of the people stood. Horror apon each of thier faces. One hiding under a stair well... another in a half run pose trying to enter a house. Still another praying at a small shrine for protection. The town of so many noises and voice was deathly silent.. save for the howls of the sky and the few voices that still clung to life at the gate.
Hell Master 09-02-03, 12:59 PM	(( Yeah!! We are back on a roll)) Hell Master looked about at his handy work.... the first stage of his plans was well under way. Yet thier were still loose ends. Gazeing down apon the people at the gate, Hell Mastes eyes were flared with Rage. One of Zanifers heads reared up and its mouth opened letting lose a beam of negative energy straight at the small group of people. The Beams path very near one of the bell towns, its wake riping the bell tower apart in an instant. (( Catch that hehe))
Yue Celestin 09-02-03, 01:06 PM	Yue Finsihed his hand gesture just as the beam of negative energy hurrtled at them. No time to worry... Yue throw 2 protective barriers.. Turning himself towards the beam, putting his hands up as if it to stop it. Shouted one last Word the circle of teleportation activated just as the beam struck Yues Protective barriers. A huge explosion erupted were those about Yue once stood. But now gone... Yues Teleportation was just in time carrying them all away to safty. Only a large hole in the ground.. and the lack of city gates showed that they were even thier. -------------------------------- Else were, The 3 men and about 70 towns folk reappeared with a bit of a volient landing.. all of them being droped from some 10ft in the air and with force like they had been thrown. People tumbled along the ground some landing very hard. 2 People had the unfortune fate to come crashing into a large boulder... Looking about Yue wasn't anywere to be found. With a sudden flash of light Yue appeared smoldering and thrown very Voliently into the Boulder and with a resounding boom. The Rock Cracking undering the force of the blow. Yue Droping to one knee after the impact. One hand on the ground steadying himself he looked up at the others. " That was alittle to close..... We can't aford to be careless around Hell Master.... "
Hell Master 09-02-03, 01:10 PM	Hell Mastes eyes narrowed.... that was indeed some an impressive show. But a soft chuckle echoed from him. Below him the red light had finsihed engulfing the city of Tre'lail. All of its inhabitents were now mearly stone.. save for those that had made it out. Around him thousands of shimmering crystals floated... the souls of the City. " Now.... things will get intersting... " With that Hell Master vanished... a moment later all the shimmersing crystals did the same. In the distance, the dark fortress of nightmares could be seen moving... the dark clouds and storm still swirling about it. A Terrible Black Omen of Destruction....
Gene_Kynes 09-02-03, 09:48 PM	Gene quietly lands on his feet, in a kneel. Catching a townperson near him, he sets the person down on their feet before moving along to offer mundane healing to those who were hurt during the fall, wasting no time with words. He offers an entire potion of Healing to Yue, and the man can barely hear the words "Thank you." escape the Necroblade's mouth, as he heads back to tending to the wounded, pulling a Healer's Kit from appearently nowhere.
Agudo Archmage 09-02-03, 11:41 PM	Snap! Agudo and Hoot bounce off the bushes and on to the ground. “Well that….cough….wasn’t as bad as it could be.” Agudo said as he held his head, and put back on his mages hat. Lady Hoot rolled then sat up. “ Next time Ill be doing the flying” she said rather bemused, at their ungraceful landing.
Yue Celestin 09-03-03, 12:05 AM	Yue Looks to the healing potion Umbra had handed him. A nod is the only thanks Yue gives. Taking a moment before standing Yue looks to the 2 towns folk that landed rather hard agest the now cracked Boulder. Yue Close his eyes for a moment then reopens them letting out a sigh. Kneeling down before the two unconious townsfolk " ...forgive the landing... Thier wasn't time to correct it.." Laying his hands apon the two townsfolk, a soft blue light radating from his hands... their wounds fading away. Afterwords Yue looked about the camp... the now 70 townsfolk all cling to each other in fear and saddness... on this day they had lost thier homes.. thier city and thier love ones. The look the towns folk gave to Yue and Umbra spoke of fear... only settled by the appearance of Bonze and Agudo. Yue moved towards the other 3 . " You are all free to do as you will... the battle ahead may be beyond any of our stoping... Entering it could mean certain death... " Turning towards the townsfolk, a few of them backing off unconiously at Yue's gaze... " Thier is a Town some 4 miles to the north... you will be safe thier for now...." Reaching into his clothing Yue pulled out a small bag... opening it he reached in and pulled out a small glowing sphere. Toseing it towards the townsfolk it made a small poof.. from it a small bag appeared... one for each townsfolk. Each bag floated softly to each of them.. landing on the ground in front of them. " ...this hardly makes up for what has happened.... but it will due for now... " In each bag rested 50 platium coins... a small fortune to common folk. Turning again towards the other 3.. Yue Awaited thier answers.
Agudo Archmage 09-03-03, 01:46 AM	Agudo takes out his corncob pipe, and gives it a light tap on his wrist, before sticking it into his mouth. A small puff of smoke can be seen from the pipe, even though he did not use any matches to light it. Lady Hoot gracefully lands on his shoulder, and speaks to the strange man who teleported them to this field. “Wisdom would dictate, that we would ask more from you on your identity. Before we go forward on this deadly adventure.” Agudo smiles as he takes out his pipe. “Yes just how did you become involved in this hellish nightmare? And like the wise owl said, who are you?
Yue Celestin 09-03-03, 07:28 AM	Yue Raised an eyebrow at Agudo, giveing the others a once look over. " ...fair enof... My Name is Yue Celestin, and unfortunely I have been involved with this hellish nightmare for a very long time. Details of which I cannot not go into... Our Enemy here is Hell Master.. the same being that cause so much destruction a year ago in Lan'Draffel and its out lieing towns. We were lucky then... the Celestials of Celestia were inclind to Aid us, and with no small Effort and alot of luck the day was won. Many thought Hell Master was destroyed in that batttle. I do not know how he manged to survial... my memorys of those days are foged and broken. But I have watched intently these past few days...."
The Renegade Master 09-04-03, 02:07 PM	Mean while back at the now desolete City of Tre'lail, in the dark catacombs below the city. What was left of the Magicl Circle and dark counical layed smoldering. The Misfigured Demon standing thier.. over looking its handy work. " The City is yours gentlemen... as we agreed..." The Demon Spoke Coldly to the corpses that layed about. As agree... the city was covered in darkness and it was thiers to haunt for as long as they wished. Turning and walking away the demons foot steping on one of the bodys.. its form crushing under its foot much like small twigs would under a boot. Outside much of the darkness had passed... taken away by the Fortress of Nightmares, still visable in the distances. A errrie fog and darkness still linger yet. The thousands of statues addding to the erriyness of the city. The Demon looked about, then stoped. Its eyes falling apon a figured in the distance. With out any delay the demon made its way over to the figure. A women with a small girl in tow stood thier petrifed. kneeling down by the statues the demons hand came up and.. in a move most disturbing.. gentaly caressed the young girls face. A saddness almost seemed to over take the Demon as it stayed thier. ".. this could have been avoided.... their deaths are on your hands... Heros.." The demon quickly regain its more formidable appearance and stood. Looking about once more before fading into the mist of a now dead city.
Bonze 09-05-03, 06:42 PM	For a few moments, Bonze seemed plunged deeply in thoughts, wondering what to do. Then, he highered his gaze, eyeing Yue. "I am sorry, man, but I will not follow you in this intrepid quest. As much as it may be needed to prevent that demon from furthering his evil deeds, I think that someone should take care of these homeless men and women, guiding them to their new homes. I bid you good luck in the future, men. It was pleasing meeting with you." Abd Bonze left the little group, joining the bulk of villagers.
Yue Celestin 09-05-03, 10:30 PM	Yue looked back at Bonze.. studing him carefuly. " ...That is for you to decide...we all must choose our own path to travel... " Turning to Umbra and Agudo. " And what of you two.... what path will you choose to travel apon..."
Agudo Archmage 09-05-03, 11:28 PM	Agudo and hoot give a polite bow to Bonze and then turn back to Yue. "We will go on with you Yue, on your fight for all that is good!"
Gene_Kynes 09-06-03, 12:43 AM	"I've come this far. Can't head back now." He looks to Bonze, giving a deep nod as he finishes bandaging a woman's arm, and he heads to Agudo. "We should prepare, immediately."
Yue Celestin 09-08-03, 12:43 AM	Yue nods to both Umbra and Agudo. " Then we only need to decide were to begin on our journey.... For the moment... its best if we hide ourselves..." With that Yue Brought both hands up and with rapid movemnts did 3 gestures , in the same movement 3 Runes appeared about them. The runes shimmering then fading away. " That should help for now....Hell Masters eyes are everywere... it is not an easy task to hide from something that does not sleep.. " The mention of sleep brought thoughts to Yue's mind fo another problem. But one problem at a time....
Agudo Archmage 09-08-03, 12:48 PM	The Archmage of Light didn’t even bother to float above the ground. He just decided it was time to sit, and think. Lady Hoot rested comfortably near on an Audio’s shoulder pondered the day’s events. Then she spoke up “We are new to this land of yours, and do not know where we could hide. Yet it would be wise to seek sanctuary in a temple of a goodly faith, or even a secluded spot that has no one about. Agudo nodded his head, and smiled at his white-feathered friend. “Yes I agree but where?”
Yue Celestin 09-09-03, 04:29 AM	Yue looked at Agudo... the thought of sitting never having entered Yue's mind. It was almost amuzeing. With a moments pause Yue moved over to a small rock that was near by and sat down. Sort of a odd thing realy... Seeing a being like Yue sitting on a small rock in a open plane. " ..For the moment I am not realy sure were we can go.. My first choice would have been Celestia.. but even as we speak they prepare for an assault by other dark forces. Seems it is the light which is in sort supply these days...." Yue looked at Umbra then back at Agudo. Wondering to himself... " We face a choice of Evils right now... The Dark Tide thats at Celestia.. or the Dark Tide of Hell Master. Ether choice... people will die. Celestia can hold for awhile... giving us some time.. but not much. "
Agudo Archmage 09-09-03, 02:11 PM	Agudo was not happy about the deaths of so many people. "lets deal with this so called Hell master!" "Yes we must not give up on this land, let us shine are Light in this time of darkness" Lady Hoot spoke bravely and with wisdom. Agudo reached into his pocket, and took out some food. "If any are in need of something to eat, I have brought some cheese and bread." he handed it to those who were hungry."We should find out how it has gotten al this power! If we are lucky, we may be able to hurt this Hell master. Yue is there nothing that you know of, that could tell us about this evil and its strength?"
Yue Celestin 09-11-03, 02:14 AM	Yue thought for a moment before speaking. His voice taking on a bit of a more dark tone to it. " .... I could speak of the tale of Hell Masters rises..." Glancesing up once more before begining again " ... this Dark Tale starts over 200 years ago...Thier once was a Noble Knight... Strong and true, gifted in both the sword and the Spell Craft, he went about destroying evil and gaining the admiration of many. Thou he gained the attention of good... evil also had thier eyes apon him. Throw tricky and manipulation an Evil deity got the Noble knight to release a great evil. An Evil.. the gods of old sealed away. The Demon Beast Zanifer... the gods had destroyed Zanifers phyiscal form... but its soul lingered on. Fueled by its own hate and rage it would not be destroyed. The Gods constructed a prison for the soul of Zanifer to remain for all time... making sure no god would be careless... or foolish enof to release Zanifer a Ward was placed apon the prison. Only a Mortal Heart... unswayed by others could release. It was in this that the Noble knight fell from grace releaseing the Demon Beast Zanifer. As one might imagine... the Demon Beast saw its chance for revenge in the Noble knight and quickly possessed and gain control of the knight... giving birth to the being we now know as Hell Master. With its new found form Hell Master set out to destroy anything in its way. The Forces of good did respond.. at its lead were 5 Arch-Angels. The following battle claimed the lives of many... includeing 4 of the Arch-Angels. The day might have well be lost if not for one of the Arch-Angels sacrifces...She had sensed the Knights soul... still fighting with that of Zanifers. In a bold move the Arch-Angel tricked Hell Master into absorbing her soul into it self. In doing so the Arch-Angel was able to help the Knight regain control of himself. The 5th Arch-Angel wasted no time once the Knight had regained control and imprisoned the knight. The Couical of Celestia Deliberated for days apon what to do with the Knight...whos very soul was in constant battle for control. Long they thought about what to do.. until finaly the desided to cast the Knight throw the Phoniex Gate into Limbo for eternity. The Phoniex Gate however was for immortals only... the coucail did not even think for a momment that the Knight... even thought holding the souls of a Arch-Angel and Zanifer was still mortal. Casting him throw the gate the Counical could only look on in horror as the Knight was engulfed in flames that burn him to the core. The Councail then hide all trace of the Knight and Zanifers exsitance from history... another failure of the Golden City. For 200 years the Noble knight lingered in Limbo.. constantly in pain, tormented and enraged by what had happened and by the Power of Zanifer. Until finaly...one day fate would play its hand. The Paragon of Celestia had died... and with her death a small rift had been opened in limbo... to this day it is unclear as to way this event happened. But it was enof for the Knight to escape limbo... and return to earth. One moment led to another....and soon the forces of Darkess learned of the Return of thier dark lord hell Master in the body of a wandering Sorcerer. Throw dark tidings... the Dark Lord Himself was reborn again, once again in the Knights body... the Battle of Lan'Draffel was the result of that Rebirth. The Armys of Celestia and good fought long and hard again. None in Celestia dared write in the history books just how close to deaths door they all were. But I remember it well....I was thier.. Hell Master was only moments away from destorying them all... and forever changing the face of the land itself. When the paragon of Celestia showed up... I do not know if she knew what fate had in store... or if it was just an act out of desperation... but she gave to hell master the very thing it seeked... a sword known as God Slayer. In those terrifying moments Hell Master unleash the true power of God Slayer... but also in his arrogence he let his guard down, and the swift blade of the Assain of Celestia severed his right arm. The Arm that wielded God Slayer. As you listen to the story.. you can't help but notice that Yue's Metal arm is his right arm as well. The thought sends a odd chill down your back... Yue's words bringing you back to his tale. With out Hell Master's will to control the power of God Slayer, the sword itself lashed out at Hell Master and was thougth to have destroyed him...they were wrong. I don't know how Hell Master survived and came back.... the fact he has a physical form bothers me.. And worse.. his powers seems to have grown. Prehaps if we can discover how it was he regain a physical form we might have something to use agest Hell Master. " Yue took a moment to look around, standing Yue walked a few paces away, look out towards the horizon were the dark clouds could still be seen. " ... Hell Master gained that name from its consumtions of Souls. Prehaps it was throw this that he aquired a new body..." Yue unconiously crossed his arms... the metal one over his other as if to ward off some chill " ... Hell Master is surrounded by the shades of Zanifer. It appears as a mist like creature of a demonic looking dragon, dispite its misform... Zanifer is a danger in itself. Conbined with Hell Master... they are truely a formidable enemy"
The Renegade Master 09-13-03, 10:41 PM	(( ??? What happened to everyone ??? ))
Agudo Archmage 09-13-03, 11:19 PM	((OOC I was waiting for Gene, or some one else to post. Didnt want to look like a POST HOG....TEhee)) ;) :tantrum: :P As his new fellow adventure ended his story, about Hellmaster. Agudo pondered the story. Even Lady Hoot didn’t speak up for a moment. Then she flapped her wings turned to Yue. “That was a very intriguing story about what had taken place with this knight and Hellmaster. Tell me your arm seem to be artificial. Is it because you were the one in the story?”
Gene_Kynes 09-14-03, 12:20 AM	Gene simply remains quiet, arms crossed...and blade...oddly gone. For some odd reason, he seems to take interest in hoot, murmuring to Agudo. "Wrong time to ask...yet...was she always an owl?"
Gene_Kynes 09-14-03, 12:22 AM	(( Damn Damn It It. ))
Agudo Archmage 09-14-03, 01:41 PM	((OOC so silent for so long and then you slam us with a double post.........:ayyyy!: :ayyyy!: )) Lady Hoot nods her head but then speaks. "Yes all my long, long life. But!" Lady Hoot seems to get rather excited about what was saying next. “I was turned into a woman by a Lich, it was an a grand adventure indeed. We were able to kill the lich with some friends. And I was able to go back to normal. She almost looks like she blushed when she continues. ”I never new how cold it was to be mortal, until I had no feather.”
Yue Celestin 09-15-03, 06:49 PM	Yue Turned and looked back at Lady hoot and Agudo. Pauseing a moment.. to think of his answer, yue turned again towards the darkness on the horizon. His words soft.. " ... No..." He seemed to linger on that line a moment before contiuneing. " I was not the Knight.... but part of me did house the Dark Lord Hell Master... tis a complecaited matter to tell.. best to leave at this.. " Holding his metal hand up and grasping it into a fist. " ..Was once the arm that held God Slayer... That was severed by the assians of Celestia..." Yue's very confuseing statments did little to help the overwhelmingness of todays events. In one days time, the Dark lord had destroyed a great kingdom and now threatened others. Possesion, destruction, soul stealing, a demon wanting to save childern... all so out of the blue. " Come... I think its best we find some place to camp for the night... and think apon what must be done. Prehaps the two of you can tell me about yourselfs. "
Gene_Kynes 09-15-03, 06:57 PM	Gene remains as silent as death itself, nodding and following the man, waiting for this camp spot to be marked.
Agudo Archmage 09-15-03, 07:53 PM	"I see" The Archmage of Light spoke to Yue. Yet Agudo had a look of someone thinking very hard, about what had been said. "I hope we can find some place safe, at least time to gather some supplies" He stood with the others with his beloved Hoot on his shoulder and followed this perplexing man called Yue. As they walked Agudo wrote in his history book, about what was taking place in this realm. Lady Hoot looked up to see a small bird fly above and wondered if that was good sign, or a bad one. "So few signs of life around here, not even rabbits about" Agudo stopped reading the information in his book that he writing; and looked around. "Yes it seems that nature it self knows that evil is about" They continued on as they searched for a spot to camp.
The Renegade Master 09-15-03, 08:27 PM	In deed, Nature itself seemed to be crying in pain. Pleading with all of life to stop the tide of death that now loam so dark and forboding. The group traveled for some time... before spoting a small carven of wagons with many camp fires. The buring fire looked warm, and the smell of roast rabbit was most inviting. A few figures could be seen about. The wagons numbering some 4 total. ------------------------------ Else were... the Fortress of Nightmares quitly floated throw the sky... erriely.. making no noise from its passing. The Dark Clouds still lingering about its evil form. Below Animals fleeed from it dark visage, its stench of evil overwhelming the senses. Inside... the dark lord himself sat apon his throne.. waiting and watching.
Hell Master 09-15-03, 08:29 PM	(( thanks Renegade, for more dealings with the Fortress of Nightmares please seee other thread :) )) see Dark Tides
Yue Celestin 09-16-03, 07:38 PM	(( Alittle quicker then I would have liked hehe oh well )) *takes place on the trip* " ...why do they call you Archmage of Light Agudo..." Yue's question was quite out of the blue... a man that was so quiet.
Agudo Archmage 09-16-03, 08:11 PM	As they came upon the camp Yue asked a question to Agudo. "What's that? why do they call me Archmage of Light?" He stops and ponders his words. "You see I am a messenger of the Light. Spreading the word of the goodnews where ever I go. As far as large and grandiose titles, lets just say as my wife Aire always says. The only difference between a Wizard and an Archmage is; that one has lived long enough not to blow herself up with her own spells.” Lady Hoot adds to the conversation, “Most wizards die young from to much pride in their spells, and not enough wisdom when they should, or shouldn’t use a spell, just because they can” Agudo nodded his head in a whole hearty agreement. “Yes just because you can make a fireball doesn’t mean you should in a dwarven powder keg factory.” He chuckles at his memories of that painful lesson. “But I am sure you have heard of Khelban Blackstafs, from that grand city of Waterdeep. And his famous crusade, against the dangerous black powder. To be honest I have had many along conversations with him on the subject.” Agudo looks thoughtful as he recounts the conversation. “It’s a known fact to the educated at least. That (Magic) represses (Natural Science) That’s why all those Gnomesh machines, seem to blow up or crash at the very least, and at the worst times. Thay and the Red Wizards, have made large amount of this black powder. Yet like the Gnomes, The Red Wizards suffer the same results. This {Boom} powder as I call it, still blows up every third or forth use.” Agudo continues, “In fact when they use large amounts of powder the faster it blows up at the wrong time.” Lady Hoot interrupts Agudo: “The Archmage part Agudo, Yue asked about being an Archmage!” Agudo blushes a little “Ahh yes right! To make my long story short. I am an Archmage because I know allot of spells, and I am a follower of the Light”
Yue Celestin 09-17-03, 08:11 PM	Yue Listens to Agudo carefuly... intersted in every word he speaks, and that of Lady hoot. The group was still a ways from the camp site (( hehe so we can talk a bit more.. ok Renegade?)) " .. I see.. I could not count myself as a Archmage then.. " Stoping in his tracks Yue Looks on to the camp site then back at Agudo. " it would be best if you and Umbra approach the camp... Most people do not react well to me..." It was easy to understand why... Yue was a rather impossing figure... tall, with a build that subjested a well buildt body was under his clothing. A Metal arm, and eyes like a cats (( A slit eye eries instead of a round)).... indeed not someone that could easyly apporach those that were easyly spoked.
Agudo Archmage 09-17-03, 09:37 PM	After pondering the dangers of "Black Powder" and "Magic" The mage had almost forgot about the camp. "I see your point Yue" He says as he looks up and down at his traveling friend. Agudo turns to the others and smiles brightly. "Lets go slowly to these campers. We do not wish them to think we have come to harm them. Don’t forget to smile as I am, trust me when I say, a friendly looking person is more welcome than an angry one." At that moment he and the others came up to the camp. The mage used words and a tone in his voice, with the most diplomatic skill. "Greetings and well met! We come with open arms, with peace and friendship. I am Agudo a follower of the Light. These are my traveling companions," He says this as he turns and slowly points to them. "We seek shelter for the night, may we find respect by your fire. For as they say there is safety in numbers.
The Renegade Master 09-18-03, 04:31 PM	The sentry who was half asleep, awakes with a started look apon his face as he fumbles for his spear. Curseing himself for his lack of attention he points his spear at the two of you, with out even understanding what you had just said. " Who the hell are.... you...Did you say friends?...." The guard lookks a bit confused, due to his loud voice another of the camp had made its way over to were all the commotion was coming from. This man prehaps in his late 50s, had a large blanket rapd around himself to ward off the cold of the night. His face showing scares of battle long past fought. His gruff voice making the sentry jump even more from fear, for he had not noticed the old man sneak up behind him. " Grindor!! You idoit, if they were here to attack us we be dead already no thanks to you!! You might as well let them into the camp now.... Stupid...good for nothing... " The old mans voice trailing off as he turned and walked back towards the main fire of the camp. Others could now be seen about many of them just getting started on some stew and bread they had. 4 small rabbits roasted apon the open fire, attended to by 2 small childern.. who could be no more then 7 or 8. Grindor had a look of hurt apon his face, and gave a big sigh. " come on in...." He said as he drop his guard... sitting back down apon his stump he took out a bottle of water and drank deeply from it. Inside the camp, you were meet with mixed looks of greetings and worry. It was not every night that they ran into travlers on the open road... leats alone one claiming to be a Archmage. The Old Man sat on a bundle of furs and blankets... obviously he was the man in charge of this group. Drinking from his cup his eyes of steel looked the both of you up and down. His eyes shifting along slightly between the two. Umbra recongized well the signs of a Vertran warrior... even thought the man age, thier was no doubt he could still best any of the men in his camp. " Tell me Travelers...." The old Man spoke up again. " What may we call you.... and were do you be heading " One of the women came close and gestured for the two of you to take a set next to the old man, bowls of hot stew and bread were already layed out waiting for you both. A small lad, pour Honey mead into wooden cups for you as well. It was quite a sight to see, many people spoke of the rules of the road and of travelers Hospitality... few ever wittness it first hand.
Agudo Archmage 09-18-03, 07:11 PM	((OOC Wow my EGO is getting bigger, even though I intentionally left out ((Archmage)) in my last post. People could just look at me and see it. FEAR ME!……Yippee! Whats that Lady Hoot?…..What do mean…. because of that ridiculously big floppy hat on my head…. and gaudy rings….. A blind man cold tell I was an Archmage….. )) :ayyyy!: :rofl: {Now Back To The Story……Warning I am Post Hog} Lady Hoot was concerned by the guards reaction, while not the best, at least it didn’t end with a fight. Most likely because of the older man, had come up to ease in his own gruff way, the tension. Agudo had waved Yue over, as the rest of the party gladly sat down near the fire. The wise white owl gave a polite bow of her head, to the elder of the camp. “I am Lady Hoot a Cleric of the Light and companion of Agudo, the one who had spoke with the guard. The others I will allow the honor of giving their own good names. Yet we would be most pleased to know your name as well good Sir” At that moment Agudo had come back without Yue, and gladly sat down near Hoot. “Ahh a warm fire and delicious food, I must thank you for your kind hospitality”. The mage smiled as he spoke. “If any of the children or others in the camp, need a healer Hoot and I would gladly help them. Freely of course my kind Sir. Just Like your hospitality was so freely given to us, strangers in the night.” With that Agudo dug into the breaded soup.
Gene_Kynes 09-18-03, 07:35 PM	What is with m'bloody mind laspses?! Gene smiles...at nothing at all. "Sorry for my recent silence and lack of conversational skill, Agudo. I just recognized that cheer nutures hope, and hope is something we're in dire need of...no?" He sits down after smiling and giving his thanks to the woman, then slowly eats the bread, removing his mask. The scars leading from his lower eye socket down to his neck are now visible.
Yue Celestin 09-18-03, 07:52 PM	Agudo Finds Yue sitting apon a rock some 100ft away from the camp. Dispite Agudo repeated attenpts at having Yue follow him to the camp Yue Declines. " these People have offered you a warm fire and good food, Let me not ruin this chance for you and Umbra..." Agudo couldn't help but notice a sort of hurtful tone to Yue's voice. Not that he couldn't enter the camp site, but more from the fact that his appearance would cause others misfortune. Yue Turned and looked apon a distant point in the heavens. Strange... even in this dark night of no moon or stars, Yue almost seemed to glow with a light of his own. Much like moon light... a soft faint glow, warm.... yet cold at the same time. Yue's words breaking the silence. " .. You should get back to the camp site... it would be rude to keep our host waiting any longer..."
The Renegade Master 09-18-03, 08:13 PM	(( hehe sorry, You always introduce yoruself as the Archmage... didn't even notice you didn't do it this time )) "... Strange .. never seen a talking owl before.." The Old Man chuckled, taking a sip of his wine. ' I am called many things... A beast by those I fought,.. and Animal to the ladys.." laughing, many of the grouping laughting with him. " But for you travelers... just call me Gran-pa.." he speaks with a smile, seeing Agudo returned noticeing the disapointing look on the Archmages face. " You thier... I thought you were getting your other companion? Does our companion offend him? "
Agudo Archmage 09-19-03, 01:39 AM	((OOC changed my last pots to "without" Yue. Nice thing was i only had to add one word:) )) Lady Hoot understood the elder mans surprise at her speech. “Most people haven’t seen, nor heard my kind speak before. Usually owls say nothing, because they have know one to intellectually talk with.” The white owl gave a turn of her head, in away that only owls could do, to look at her host. “Present company in the exception of course.” Agudo chimed in to Gran Pa “Believe it or not my wise friend has given you a compliment. He then turned to Gene its ok Gene your the strong silent person. Agudo then turns and smiles at the older man "Um-gran pa, did you say your name was? Well so be it, anyway to your mention of Yue, well um he has what you would call low self-esteem. He feels that he would be a hindrance to are first meeting. I will take some food over to him in a minute, I just didn’t want to be rude to our host.”
The Renegade Master 09-23-03, 04:51 PM	(( Sorry for being away so long )) Gran-pa as he wanted to be called. laughed at the Owls comments. " indeed ..." Turning his attention to Agudo, a questioning tone to his voice. " ... Yue you say his name is?... well if he doesn't mind catching a cold .." The old man chuckles " So what your you gental men doing in this part of the world? Traveling at these hours is never a good thing. " Many of the other memebers of the camping noding thier heads in agreement.
Agudo Archmage 09-23-03, 06:27 PM	At that Agudo and Hoot became rather sad. " To be honest we have just left the capitol of this land...and.... I am sorry to say..... that the city and its King are gone." Lady Hoot not wishing to talk about such a sad event, used this as the moment, to bring some food and drink to Yue. "Yue I am sorry to leave you waiting for so long" The white owl says as she places the meal down for him to eat."
The Renegade Master 09-23-03, 08:16 PM	The Old Man became very silent as did the rest of the camp, as Agudo told of the horrors that had befallen the great city. tears being held back in the old mans face, he spoke.. with a mix of hate and agony. "... Tre'lail... was my home city... my grandson and his wife lived thier.... Tell me... WHO DID THIS!!.." It was clear the old man was very ajutated, one of the women folk puting her hand apon his shoulder to calm him down. " Speak good Wizard.... Tell me...."
Yue Celestin 09-23-03, 08:31 PM	Yue looked down apon the Owl, seeming to have been broken from a bit of a daze. " Thank you lady Hoot.... how goes the talk in the camp? "
Agudo Archmage 09-23-03, 10:44 PM	At the old mans out burst, the mage understood his pain. "Maybe (Gene) could tell you more on who, for am still not sure. Yet I do know it’s a dark evil of cruel power, that has been felt far and wide." The Light mage, thought for a second, as he stuck a stick, into the fading embers of the fire. "I can’t promise anything, but some survivors did teleport with us out of the city. They took shelter in a nearby village. It would not hurt to see if your friends and loved ones, are among those who escaped, before the end came” Agudo took out his corncob pipe, from his leather traveling bag; and with barely a wink of his eyes, the pipe was lit. “That does not include those who managed there way out of the city gates alone, without are magical intervention. I would not know where to look for them, but I am sure you Gran pa; would know the highways and byways, of the surrounding land to find them.” Agudo paused and then continued. “Its not much I know, yet with the Lights grace, its still hope.” (Not far from the camp) Lady Hoot was enjoying the starry night with Yue. “They seem to be a friendly enough group. I have not detected any malice of ill intent from them. Never the less Yue, we will need more than just hide if we stand any chance of defeating this evil. Do you know anyone that can help?”
The Renegade Master 09-25-03, 02:10 PM	With Agudo's words Gran-pa seemed to calm some. Taking alook into the burning embers he spoke again. " With gods grace... prehaps they made it out in time...." Thinking for a moment... his steely stare of a warrior returning to his eyes. " ... Agudo... Do's anyone else know aobut what happened in Tre'lail?... " Whilest they talked in the camp, 3 small childern, 2 boys and a girl crept away. They were interged by the appearances of the travelers... and were even more intersted in the appearance of this 3 traveler.. that though his appearance would scare them. The small childern didn't make much sound at all.. they were use to hiding and being quit. Thier were many dangers on the roads they travelered. The Larger boy making a comment as they went. " I bet his horrorbly misfigured.. like the strong man freak that was in Port Town.. rememeber him, his face was so ugly. " A certain glint in the childs eyes at remeber it. The other boy smiling at the thought... the girl seeming a bit scared at the thought spoke out. " You promised we wouldn't get to close ok?...." The two boys noding thier heads in agrement... but thier looks said something else. It wasn't hard for the small childern to find Yue and Lady Hoot. Yue's Glow made him stand out agest the darkness of the night. The Small Childern were looking at Yue's back... the boys themselfs feeling a bit scared now. They had never seen someone that glowed... nor anyone like Yue. The Small Girl was trying desperatly not to cry..
Yue Celestin 09-25-03, 02:21 PM	Yue's contiuned to look apon the night sky.. a sort of longing thier. Something only Lady hoot would pick up on... for as a owl her sight was much different then those of other beings. Thier was a certain kindship lady Hoot felt in Yue... a strange felling indeed. ".. for the time being I do not know who we can turn to for help.... our one great ally in this is tied down in defense of Celestia agest a second front of Evil.... Hell Master Chosse his time well.... weather this second front of Evil is even aware of it.. they are playing Hell Master's game, as he sees fit. " standing from his spot, Yue turned to a tree near by.... his expression on his face chaning drasticly from what it once was. " ... we are not along Lady hoot...." Thier was a shadow behind the tree... a shadow that was Darker... blacker then a mear shadow at night. Due to the sudden appearance of this shadow Yue was unaware of the small childerns aproach.
The Renegade Master 09-25-03, 02:28 PM	The Shadowy figure made no move, remaining were it was. Its Voice low but audiable. " ...The Dark Tide moves to capture the treasure of the Dawn Peaks..." Why... why!! was the single thought that raced throw Lady Hoots and Yue's mind. Why would a minion of Darkness tell them this... it must be a trap. " ... they arrive in the hour.... Bishop is on the move... now lets see if the rook and Knights can stop his advance..." With that the shadow faded as quickly as it had arrived. But not before leaving a present... 10 glowing eyes of Red appearing in the darkness of the forest... a growling coming form them.. the first of them steping out of the darkness of the woods. A huge Wolf like creature made out of pure shadows. Thier howls of Joy echoed throw the area, those in the camp hearing it well, sending shivers down thier spines. Gran-pa Jumping to his feet. ' What int he 9 Hells!!.... TO ARMS!!! " He shouted already reaching for his sword.
Agudo Archmage 09-25-03, 02:36 PM	Lady Hoot was enjoying the view with Yue the clouds were racing by as the breeze blue stronger. The fresh air was crisp and as Yue had said before, he knew no one who could help. ‘I afraid you would say that, yet I prayed that someone, might be remembered. Never the less, it is better to try and fail, against overwhelming odds, than just surrender to the evil that maybe.” Just then as waiting for such a moment the dark figure appeared. With a warning from Yue, Lady Hoot was prepared for what may come. After the dark warning the creatures appeared the wise white owl took to flight and prayed for the (protection from evil)
Agudo Archmage 09-25-03, 02:43 PM	Agudo was just dozing off by the fire, his corncob pipe slowly coming loose from his lips. When suddenly, Gran pa jumps with a startle. The Light mage pipe falls out as Agudo wakes up. “By all that is of the Light! What?” He sees people running about gathering weapons. “Where is the attackers?” Agudo asked out as he picked up his pipe. Not waiting for a reply he starts cast a spell of ( Summon Hakeashar) a magical creature protected against normal weapons. But even it only can hear the screams of the campers. ‘Where are they I say?” As Aguod looks on with concern
Yue Celestin 09-25-03, 06:25 PM	Yue's face shows no sign of emotion, but a raised eyebrow. Indeed what this minion of darkness had said did strike a cord with Yue. The Dawn Peaks he had heard of from a anicent tomb. But the dawn peaks had long since sunk beneath the sea... thier treasures stolen or destroyed long ago by darkness. The Simple fact that this appeared to be were the Fortress of nightmares was heading would say other wise however.... The Shadow Beast howls filled Yue's eyes. Taking a side ways stance, The Wind howled throw the area. From the ground around Yue hundreds of glowing white speeks of light rose in the wind each one like a star in the dark curtain of the night. No longer was the area filled with darkness... but a errie soft glow of silver light that seemed to trace the outlines of everything... much like the glow of Yue himself. (( I will take a few liberitys here :) )) The First of the shadow Beast leaped into the air at Yue, its shadowy claws and fangs prepared to tear him apart. In a move that was as graceiful as a swan and as fast as a shoting star Yue side steped the luneg of the shadow beast. Still in motion Yue's Left hand coming up in a fist, that glowed with a soft blue light impacted the beast. A moment of delay hardly a blink of an eye passed as Yue's fist sinks into the beast abit.. then all to sudden, the beast spirls away haphazordly away from Yue, its howls of pain adding to the others beast howls of rage as they to launched into thier own attacks. Yue's dance contiuneing as he swings again in a fluid motion towards these other attackers, his deceptive fighting stance leaveing no hint of weakness... or strenght. ~TP~To Agudo and Umbra " 5 Shadow Beast are heading your way "
The Renegade Master 09-25-03, 06:52 PM	At the camp The First of the Shadow Beast leaps over one of the wagons landing on one of the travelers his crys of terror silenced by the shadowy claws the perice his heart... the beasts dreadfuly gaze looking across those that stood about it. 2 More Beast coming around the corner of the Wagon into view. From the sides the other 2 beast circled the camp to stop any that would escape from the rear. The Old Man... Gran-pa drawing his sword and shouting orders. " ... Women and Childern to the CENTER!!!... " It was clear they had done this before.. each of the travelers running to their position.. women and childern at its center.. those able to fight on its edge in a circle. The Shadow Beast circleing about.... looking for the slightest opening. (( feel free to to play out your spells and attacks effects )) Outside the camp, the 3 chidlern huddle together.... the site of of Yue's unearthly movments was frighten enof.. let alone the shadows beast howls and movment. For the time being the childern were safe..... At least they thought.. as the shadow beast body that Yue had struck impacted on the ground to close for comfort. The Beast not moving for a moment... its form quivering. Its eyes coming opening again, they fond thier mark... apon the small childern. Riseing to its feet the beast bore its fangs in a growl...
Agudo Archmage 09-25-03, 07:23 PM	The horrible screaming got worse, Agudo got so frustrated, that he reached into his pocket to take out his spectacles. As he puts them on, Gran Pa screams for all the woman and children, to head for the middle of the camp. Agudo obediently does so, “Oh wait! Not me” the Archmage of Light says, chastising himself. Just then the horrible beasts comes into view. Agudo’s magical creature attacks the first on it sees, at the same time the dark wolf jumps at a young woman. This brave woman stabs the evil beast, over and over, with her short sword. Only protected by her shield and leather tunic. The Hakeashar that the mage created, was behind the wolf, bighting it and holding it, in a bear hug. “That’s it my servant” Agudo yelled out. “Hold it as the woman warrior and I, kill the beast” With that Agudo let loose with a pare of magical (Acid Arrows) ((Near Yue)) Lady Hoot sees light that is made by Yue, and aims her next attack at the wolf nearest him. (Bolt of Glory) A powerful light ray that hits the evil creture, it is knocked to the ground, dazed and wounded, but not out. "Yue behind you! I see some pore children...AND A BEAST!"
The Renegade Master 09-25-03, 07:34 PM	Some of the others travelers rusing up to help the women as the shadow beast is held in check by Agudos magical creation. The Shadow beast howling in pain as the travelers stab it repeataly, a few of thier memebers casting minion spells to aid them. To the rear of the circle Gran-pa and 2 others had just took down one of the shadow beasts.. its body coming apart and disappearing even before it fellt ot the ground. Near yue The Shadow beast tryed their best to kill Yue, but found him to be a far tougher oponnte then they had counted on. The Shadow Beast near the childern leaping at its chance to kill lunged at them... thier crys of terror filling the air, causeing those about to turn in the direction of the screams. The world seemed to come to a dreadful slow pace as the beast movment throw air slowly inched closer to the childern. Its claws coming up to kill them all in one pounce. With out warning a large Clawed hand came from no were and sliced the Shadow Beast in half. Its cry echoing as its form faded away. The Childern, paralized by fear could only look apon the form of the Misfigured Demon. The Demon looke down apon the childern, retracting its claw arm back under its one wing, and fading back into the night were it came from.... As it faded, its outlining form of shadow seemed familiar.
Yue Celestin 09-25-03, 07:41 PM	2 of the Shadow Beast fell away from Yue, as he spun in mid air... a trail of light almost like a whip tracing the motion of his hand throw the two Shadow Beasts. Thier forms tearing apart and fading away. Ladys hoots crys grabing his attention, Turning around in a heart beat, Yue saw the shadow beast bearing down apon the 3 childern. Raiseing his left hand up to stop the beast Yue's motion ended as the beast was torn apart by the misfigured demons claw and sudden appearnace. Even quicker prehaps was the demons disappearance.... The 2 Shadow Beast that remained near Yue took the moment to launch another attack on Yue, who was distracted by the Misfigured Demons studden appearance. (( Umbra? ))
Agudo Archmage 09-28-03, 09:57 PM	Agudo saw that the travelers had things under control, and made his way to Yue and Hoot. As he approached he saw a strange evil? Creature helping them. “Lady Hoot! Yue! I am coming!” Agudo yelled out as rushed to them. Lady Hoot cast a healing prayer on Yue at the same time staying above the fray
Gene_Kynes 09-28-03, 10:08 PM	A shimmer disrupted the light near Yue. A wave. A manipulation of reality itself happened, as the shadowy form of Gene soon appeared, crimson-glowing blade in hand. "Death rages." As the beasts were in mid-air, with a single, graceful movement...almost dance-like, Gene slit the creature's throat. No blood, no gore, merely a deep, clean cut. The umbral ichor still amazingl fresh on his blade, Gene then lunges to stab the other creature in the spine. If it connects, he twists the blade while it's still inside the beast.
The Renegade Master 09-30-03, 05:05 PM	Gene sudden appearance took the shadow beast total by surpise... thier forms fading as quickly as they had appeared. In the camp the travlers dispatached the rest of the shadow beast with some effort aided by Agudo. The Childern still quivering... death had come so close to them, they could still feel its cold embrace about them. The Interlude of the Misfigured Demon Adding to their shocked state. A women from the camp letting out a cry as she saw the small childern quiver, rushing over folllowed by other travlers they scouped up the childern. As they took a step back, a few of the travelers stoped dead in thier tracks. Before them a see of unearthly lights floated about giving light to the dark of night.. at its center the glowing form of Yue stood in all his unearthly glory. One of hte men could barly stamper out a cry before falling back causeing others to look at what knew horror was befallening them. "... GHOST!!!!...." Back at the camp Agudo and the Gran-pa could only exchange a smile at the death of the last shadow beast before the screams of the women, then the men could be heard over the camp ground. ' ... Careful or it will drain your soul!!..." One of the women shouted trying to get everyone to back away fromt he Ghost (yue). Gran-pa and Agudo making thier way over. Gran-pa could stoping to as he gaze out at the sight before him. " ... What in the name of Pelor!.."
Yue Celestin 09-30-03, 05:08 PM	Yue did not falter as the two last shadow beast lunged at him, prepared he could only raise an eyebrow at Umbra's sudden appearance. Turning half way back Yue looked at Umbra... the womens scream catching Yue's attention, Yue turned to see now what had befallen the small childern, only to find some 10 of the travelers looking at him with horror in thier eyes. The Shout of Ghost and draining souls adding to thier horrored looks. Yue could only curse under his breath before fading away into the night. The Hundreds of Glowing lights slowly fading away as well. Leaving no trace of Yue or the lights.
Gene_Kynes 09-30-03, 05:13 PM	He looks to the rest of the people...and frowns. "He saved those children. And you dare call him ghost. You dare fear him." He turns his back on the people, blade still fresh with ichor. "You all...are disgusting to look at." Walking slowly away, Umbra doesn't even glance back, nor wait for Agudo.
The Renegade Master 09-30-03, 08:15 PM	Many of the travelers did not know how to take that... thier were mixed stares at each other. One spoke up that a Ghost save thier childern questioningly... others still conviced that he must be some fiensih creatured after them, one even subjesting that Umbra was one of them. At least for the time being Agudo and Lady hoot were left out of the finger pointing. With out warning Gran-pa slamed his hand into the side of one of the wagons in anger. All turning to see a very upset look apon his face. " I am ASHAMED OF YOU ALLL!!!.... Thiers brave men have saved your skins from these demons and all you can do is accuse one of them!! ..." Turning around in a groof Gran-pa stormed off back to the camp towards Agudo, stoping by Agudo and he looked angerly back at the rest of the travelers. Finaly taking a deep breath. " I am sorry Agudo... they are all very superstious.. in a way i can't blame them... these are dark times we live in. I know your Friend was no messager of Evil. Even that Umbra feller, dispite his dark look.... please.. Accept my apolgizes for this miserable people. " [i] Gran-pa bowed his head as he asked for forgiveness. Many of the Travelers seeing this couldn't help but feel sad. They knew they realized what they had just done... however some of them still seemed conviced of what they saw. -------------------------------------------------- In the Dark of the Night umbra made his way away from the camp, it didn't take to far of a walk before Umbra noticed Yue Standing beside a tree. Now some 300 ft from camp, only the fires still visable from here. (( Asumeing Yue you didn't go far :) ))
Agudo Archmage 09-30-03, 11:14 PM	Lady Hoot had returned to Agudo, and they humbly accepted the apology, of the elder of the camp. The two tried to find “Yue” but not knowing if the attackers would return; felt it best to stay near the camp, until day brake. The campfire was rekindled, and even though the people were upset, at the early night events. Most were able to go back to sleep, after a few hours of fearful talk. Agudo set the magical creature he had someone before, as a guard for the camp. This help ease tensions, and allowed those travelers a Simi restful sleep. Lady Hoot said her prayers and closed her eyes, on the shoulder of her magical friend. Agudo took the time to right in book that he was writing, called “The History of the Realms” he seem very happy to be writing the days events in his book. Mumbling things like, the scholars at CandleKeep will be pleased, and other things of historical nature. But after midnight Agudo finally turned in, laying back and floating; just a few feet of the ground, resting by the fire. as the magical creature stood guard.
The Renegade Master 10-07-03, 09:16 PM	Dawns light broken the quite stillness of the camp as Agudo rubed his eyes. Sniffing the air your stomach answered the smell long before your sense told you of the cooking eggs and bacon. Sitting up to see who was cooking Agudo was catch off guard that thier was no one in sight. Even more strange... the wagon were gone. On the Ground no signs of thier ever being thier were visable. However the camp fire was very real... as was the pan that was home to the cooked eggs and bacon... a pot of hot tea sitting near the fire. The Morning sun shown brightly and cheerfuly down apon Agudo, everything seemed peaceful and it was hard to think that they day before a City had just been striped of all life. No sign of Umbra or Yue could be seen at the moment, but Agudo couldn't help but feel Yue wasn't far away (( Ok everyone game back on.. sorry for being away so long. To many things poped up at once :( ))
Agudo Archmage 10-08-03, 10:33 PM	Lady Hoot eyes slowly opened up and she turned her head in that way that only an owl could do. She looked in every direction and saw that they were alone, in the field. The Archmage of Light stood with his friend and stretched and frowned a little. “Was it something I said?”
Yue Celestin 10-09-03, 07:22 PM	" No dear friend.... it wasn't..." came the voice of Yue from behind, utterly silent as always it was no wonder Agudo or lady hoot did not notice his coming near. " You should eat your eggs and bacon before they go cold... Gran-pa wanted to make sure you had at least breakfast before they left. " Finding a small rock Yue sat down across the fire from Agudo. " Hopefuly Umbra will return soon...." Folding his arms as he thought of the problem that still layed before them. He knew were the Dark Fortress had gone... but he did not know why.. Nor did he have a idea on who they could turn to for help. THe Battle at Celestia had stoped... but with all that happened thier.. would celestia be in any shape to help them now?
Agudo Archmage 10-09-03, 07:43 PM	“ Just how did those so called travelers and their wagons, sneak out of hear without me hearing them? He reached for the food and ate heartily as Lady Hoot flew around to find her meal.
Yue Celestin 10-09-03, 07:59 PM	" ... I was surpised myself.. They have a few rangers and casters with them to hide thier trail and quite themselves... No doubt for leaving city were thier stay might be over done a bit .." Yue said, his arms remaining crossed, metal over the other in thought.
Agudo Archmage 10-09-03, 08:03 PM	"I see" He said as he finished his meal. Agudo stood and took a moment to think. "Now we are where we began, it would seem we must move on, or wait until we are hunted down where we stand."
Gene_Kynes 10-09-03, 08:49 PM	...And just like that, Gene was present. He stood silently near Agudo, arms crossed, blade lurking in the co-existant planes...awaiting blood once more. "I suggest we prepare carefully, before....anything...actions we take." He remains silent after this, tuning into his senses...and soon, he can hear Lady Hoot's heartbeat, pick up the faintest scent of Agudo's meal, and noticing fine details of Yue's arm. He remains utterly still during this, as if becoming a sensor.
Agudo Archmage 10-12-03, 09:57 AM	The Archmage of light, hears his shadow (Gene) and turns with a smile. "Yes your right, we should think about what to do next" As Lady Hoot was flying she sees the trees, a small stream but nothing of danger to the group, yet she keeps looking.
The Renegade Master 10-23-03, 06:59 PM	Sorry for being away for so long (see Recruiting thread) Things will be back under way Monday Night. I will be tieing this thread in more with Sunken City and we will be getting new players into the story line as well. Sorry again for the lateness of news on what is happening.