Chance antagonized his arch-enemy Velencia who is standing in the way of the Camerondale party and she is looking for something.
Chance: so I will stand there, eyes turning to slits, breathing a bit heavier. As she hisses, gripping my sword tighter.
DMaster: VEL: Should of known you were Black Ward.
PLUG: Wait… you two know each other…?
Chance: Chan: Yes I know this nasty bitch. The High Priestess from the isles.
Say this in low growling tones. Get in an attack position.
DMaster: Plugr raises an eye brow, in a bit of shock, but does not break his stance. Talia’s ears perk up hearing your tone, and she starts for you. Practical flame shooting out of her eyes.
VEL: If my orders weren’t so specific, I would want TWO things… the tome and your head.
Chance: Give her a sly smile, pull my sward back, get in attacking position.
Chan: You can try…
Start to move forward.
DMaster: Talia is behind you and grabs you in a reverse hug.
TAL: Uh no, Chance. I don’t need you dying today.
Chance: Chan: Talia! Get off me!
Try to struggle free.
DMaster: Velencia smiles and nods her head.
VEL: Smart girl.
Talia with all her strength is pulling you back.
TAL: Wasn’t talking to you, slut.
Plugrs eyes huge, is moving forward, wanting to protect the both of you. Obyren feeling the need to get eyes off the two teenagers struggling like an old married couple, says very loudly.
OBY: What do you need the tome for?
VEL: Why does it matter pinhead? It is no concern of yours it belongs to us. Hand it over and we will be on our way.
She raises a fisted hand.
VEL: Your other option is; I’ll unleash hell.
Chance: Wrestle free from Talia and give her a sharp glance.
Chan: Unleash hell? (laugh) have a small elf throw you threw a door and you sneaking off in a hidden alleyway? Really, I mean…
DMaster: Talia nudges you hard making you stop, she is still holding on to you a bit. Velencia hisses again, looks like she is ready to make the call to have her men attack. But then she pulls up and looks a little past you, with a raised eyebrow. Mumbles.
VEL: What the fuck?
Chance: looking over my shoulder. while still keeping one eye on the Priestess.
DMaster: Brim walks past all of you and stands about where you stood
PLUG: Brim now is… not the time… hells bells, what the hell is going on?
Obyren goes to grab her and she shakes him off with her arm, gives him one look and he backs down.
BRIM: One chance. That’s it… Turn around, walk away. I will not ask again.
Velencia raises an eyebrow and chuckles.
VEL: Are all you as dumb as this mongrel human?
Points at Chance. Brim takes off her shirt. Velencia then backs up eyes wide, completely taken by surprise.
VEL: What the…
TAL: Great plan Brim (nods sarcastically) distract them with your titties!!!
Chance: Try not to laugh at this scene unfolding.
Chan: Don’t get any ideas Talia.
DMaster: Talia punches you in the arm.
VEL: Girl… you will be a lamb for the slaughter.
Brim takes off her pants, throws them to the side. Stands, feet apart, head slightly down, completely naked. She looks at Velencia through her hair.
BRIM: I’m sorry, you talked about unleashing hell…?
Brim’s voice now deeper, almost guttural. It throws the Priestess a bit, then gives her one last annoyed look. Suddenly, a blast of heat ripples past you. Brim now has very bright red glowing symbols all over her body… there is like a layer of blueish fire covering her body. Velencia trips over herself and falls backwards in utter surprise, landing with a thud. All the robed figures in the middle of the formation back off too. In just a moment the area turned into chaos.
Chance: Chan: what in all of Animax!
DMaster: Brim moves so fast, like you can barely see her moving. Grabbing Velencia and her robe catches fire and she screams in pain. The figures in the middle turn tail and run. The ones on the outside rush in.
PLUG: Stay in formation, attack when in reach!
Chance: Get ready for any incoming. I assume a stance as well. looking to see where Talia is.
DMaster: She is behind you.
TAL: Got your back bro.
She has her short sword drawn.
Chance: Chan: thank you sis and I got yours.
DMaster: The sounds of steel clashing, screams, yells and rustling. In the corner of your eye to the right, you see Plugr and Obyren work in Tantum and slice through the 5-6 robed figures that rushed them. One of the robed figures heads your way. You glance to your left and you see dark figures dropping down from the trees.
Chance: stay focused on the robed figure coming towards me.
DMaster: You see about 30 feet in front of you 5-6 robed figures either on the ground on fire or running. Velencia lays on the ground, she looks dead. The man in the robe has a pole arm and rushes you.
DMaster: You have first attack.
Chance: I will focus on making a slashing attack on the robed figure
DMaster: Todd rolls 2 LOL, Almost spit out my drink
Chance: I shouldn’t have tested the dice roller!
DMaster: You misjudge his distance, slash to early and miss completely. As you miss it gives him an opportunity and rams his polearm into your left stomach. Pain rips through your body.
Chance: Try to get that Pole arm out of me.
DMaster: TAL: CHANCE!
Talia whirls around from your backside and slashes, as the guy is pulling back and taking the pole arm out of you. With a “cute” battle cry she cries and hits him square in the shoulder digging deep into him, you hear it hit bone.
ROBED: Arggggg!
He grabs for his shoulder and as the pole arm is pulled out of you, it falls to the ground.
Chance: okay time to use the Morty move for attacking
DMaster: You make the move, and you think you got him, but it was all robe. He turns and starts to run. Talia stops just short of backstabbing him. She stands tall, blood dripping off her sword. The battle is going well, the dark figures are taking out the robed figures to your left, Plugr and Obyren and a few guards are taking out the ones to the right. You see Velencia moving a little and you have a direct line to her.
Chance: oh, I am gonna take advantage of that. making a beeline for her!
DMaster: You and Talia head over to her… half her body is scorched, the smell of burnt flesh makes you gag a little. You see Brim about 25 feet out, but it looks like she is not moving, but your hatred grows as you stand over Velencia, not paying attention to the world around you.
Chance: Chan: I have dreamt of this moment since that fucking horrible night. bitch you have threaten my friends and family for the last time.
Bring my sword to her throat.
DMaster: A boom is heard in the distance. Talia tugs on your arm.
TAL: Uhhhh Chance… what is…
Chance: Chan: By Animax, Talia what?
DMaster: She is pointing all around you.
TAL: Look!
The world around you is frozen, like someone pressed paused on a VCR.
Chance: looking.
Chan: Talia what in Animax?
DMaster: TAL: I don’t know, why is….
Then she points in the distance. A figure approaches, seems to take only a few seconds for him to arrive.
Chance: looking at this figure approaching
DMaster: You both know its Finster, there is no doubt in your mind.
Chance: Chan: Talia back up… NOW!
DMaster: TAL: I’m trying… I I Can’t MOVE!
Chance: Try moving as well
DMaster: You are frozen too. He is a large man, 7+ feet, a red spiked robe, dark red velvet shirt and leather pants. Balding, rough beard, some scars on his head. Weird orange like eyes that are hard to focus on.
FIN: What a delightful surprise, you two are caught in my little spell.
He smiles, makes his eyes slits and both of you get the shivers.
Chance: Chan: What have you done to us?
Looking around.
DMaster: He chuckles.
FIN: No need to worry Chance Axion and Talia Stotz, I merely needed to heal my
The Demi God looks down and sighs.
FIN: My Priestess.
He has a disappointed look on his face.
Chance: Chuckle.
Chan:I think I would have the same look on my face too having to deal with that thing.
DMaster: He glances over to you with an amused look.
FIN: Ahhh yes. You two are…
His amused look turns to almost shock and curiosity staring at you. His eyes flash a bit and you feel a little funny. Wide eyes and slack jaw.
Chance: Chan: Listen, if you are going to kill us, at least give us a sporting chance, set us free.
DMaster: TAL: Kill us? He is going to kill us?
Finster shakes his head slowly. Still staring at you.
FIN: No. I am not going to kill you.
He takes his gaze off you, goes to grab the priestess and his hand passes through her.
FIN: I was afraid of that.
He stops and is thinking.
Chance: Chan: afraid of what?
DMaster: Puts a hand to his chin and looks inquisitively.
FIN: I am not fully in this world.
Chance: Smile a little looking on.
Chan: is your priestess dead, maybe?
DMaster: Shaking his head he chuckles. He looks down and she is moaning a bit holding the one side of her face.
FIN: I will just have to heal her.
He reaches down and slowly runs his hands along her wounds, The symbol on her face glows bright and she winces. Then the wound slowly heals and fades away… completely.
Chance: Frown.
Chan: oh so, is she trying to bring you back?
DMaster: FIN: Bring me… back? So many question young Chance.
He gives you a thoughtful long stare.
Chance: Chan: well, its not like I can do anything else but ask questions.
DMaster: Velencia wakes and looks at Finster, her eyes grow super big and her jaw hits the floor.
VEL: My… My Lord!
He smirks, and squats down to her level, Hands resting on his knees.
FIN: My loyal Priestess Velencia, I love you but can you not accomplish one simple task? (smirks) Please be a dear and fetch me my Tome.
Chance: Chan: yeah bitch.
Laugh a little.
DMaster: Velencia looks over and realizes you are there. She almost screams in frustration, as she is trying to stand up.
VEL: I will tear you limb from limb…
FIN: Velencia!!
The voice is booming and you get chills. His face scowled and his eyes turned red.
FIN: You will leave these two young ones alone.
She looks back at him with amazement, like she can’t believe it.
VEL: But, but, my Lord…
You then feel a power emanate from him as he tears her a new one with his glare.
FIN: The Tome my Priestess.
She nods, stands up and walks to the wagons, leaving you alone with the Demi God.
Chance: Give him a thoughtful look back.
Chan: Why are you sparing us?
DMaster: His demeanor softens and he smiles again.
FIN: There comes a time when action is needed. I have no regrets in how I have gotten this far, but I am no fan of how it was done.
He sighs and stands up.
FIN: The time is coming and I need to ascend properly. It has been one hell of a battle just to get this far. So they are doing what it takes.
He has a look of disappointment wash over him.
Chance: Chan: So that’s why your priestess mentioned something about time.
DMaster: He nods and looks a little past you at Talia.
FIN: My little warrior, you say nothing?
His smile is warming.
TAL: Uhhhh…
She stops to think.
TAL: What is the hall of Whispers?
He lets out a laugh.
Chance: Chan: Talia of all things to ask.
DMaster: FIN: It would take more than a passing word to explain, maybe sometime later over a mug of ale?
She has this amazed happy look on her face and she nods. Finster gazes over both of you.
FIN: You two, never change.
He looks at both of you.
FIN: This world needs people like you, brave, caring, full of heart.
He smiles again. Velencia walks up Tome in hand. Talia notices she is touching it directly.
TAL: Uhhh, Priestess…. I wouldn’t do that.
Gives her a big sarcastic smile.
Chance: Chan: Talia, think who’s book it is that isn’t gonna do to her what it did to us.
DMaster: Before the Priestess went to throw a few barbs back at Talia, Velencia’s eyes roll back into her head and she collapses.
TAL: You were saying something short tips?
Chance: Try not to lose face.
Chan: well, maybe I was wrong.
DMaster: FIN: Of course… it must be imprinted.
Sighs and chuckles a bit. He walks past you two, waves his hand and she rises.
FIN: I have limited power my Priestess and you are trying my patience.
Chance: Chan: (at Talia) would you quit calling me short tips!?
DMaster: TAL: But… you do have short tips!
Chance: Chan: Not really, they are only a little shorter.
DMaster: VEL: By the fire of Finsters fist, SHUT UP YOU TWO!
Finster walks past you again and laughs. He turns around with a big smile.
FIN: Velencia, start heading back.
She glares at you as she walks through.
VEL: We are not finished half elf, not even close.
Chance: Chan: I’m a Quarter Elf, quarter elf you nasty bitch… better remember it too.
DMaster: Talia giggles. Velencia walks away through the paused world and towards trees and hills.
Chance: Chan: well you got what you wanted, am I to assume we will break free when you leave?
DMaster: He nods.
FIN: Know this, I will ascend. The reasons may not be what you believe, or even think… Legon needs me (points up) Maybe ask the people keeping big secrets from you.
Chance: Chan: Big secrets (try to glance over to Talia) You ARE going to Ascend?
DMaster: He nods his head.
FIN: I must go, but the time is closer than you think.
He waves his hands a bit, you get a funny feeling and then turns and walks away. He seems to have moved a mile in a matter of a few seconds.
Chance: can I move?
DMaster: You can now. In a matter of seconds the world’s sound rushes back in and the rest of the world goes back to normal. You won the battle. There is 10 or so robed figures burnt to a crisp strait ahead, 6-7 of them killed by Obyren, Plugr and some guards to your right and 5 of them to your left. The dark figures stand on the outskirts. Jenni goes ripping past you with all her speed.
JEN: My Lady!
Brim lays motionless on the ground surrounded by blast marks and burnt dead bodies.
Chance: grab the nostrum liquid out of my pack and take a small sip.
DMaster: You realize that funny feeling was Finster healing you.
Chance: Chan: Talia did we just talk with that guy?
DMaster: PLUG: TALIA!
Chance: looking somewhat shocked
DMaster: Talia is standing straight, eyes wide just staring out like she zoned out
TAL: Did… that really… just happen?
Plugr comes over with his eyes large, he sheathes his sword.
Chance: Chan: I think it did
DMaster: PLUG: What… Chance… what?
Chance: Chan: Plugr we need to talk after we check on Brim
DMaster: The guards are securing the area, Obyren is commanding them. Jenni is holding Brim with her shirt covering her that she grabbed as she ran for her. Plugr glanced over his shoulder
PLUG: Should of went with my instincts
TAL: He spoke right at me…. (still looking the same)
Plugr looks at you then at Talia.
PLUG: Chance, what the hell is wrong with my daughter
Chance: Chan: It’s nothing that I can explain in a few seconds, we will tell you all… let’s jsut get organized here
DMaster: He looks at you confused. Talia almost in a trance:
TAL: Finster
The name made Obyren and 2 guards stop and look over
Chance: Chan: don’t say that name Talia
DMaster: Plugr looks completely confused and shocked
PLUG: What?
Chance: Chan: Yes, he was here. Like I said long story, he froze time… Talia, wake up.
DMaster: TAL: No, we can say that name. It doesn’t bare any ill will
She smiles a bit. Plugr puts his hands on his hips and sighs shaking his head.
Chance: Chan: Plugr, he took the tome and he plans too… later ok.
DMaster: OBY: When did this happen, during the attack? I am so confused
Chance: Chan: yes during the attack (getting frustrated)
DMaster: PLUG: Obyren, can you check on Brimstone
Obyren gives Plugr a worried glance
Chance: looking down where my wound would have been
DMaster: It’s like it never existed.
PLUG: Ok. Lets just go get some water and sit for a minute
The Monks walks over to Plugr looking wore out.
MONK: Sire I should heal you
Talia looks over her dad, he has a big gash along his chest, its bleeding pretty good, a pool of blood underneath him. Hes a tough dude, just deals with it. Her eyes bulge.
TAL: Dad!
PLUG: (to the monk) No go see to Brimstone, she saved our ass today.
Talia walks up to her dad shaking her head.
PLUG: Honey, Lets get you over…
She thrusts her hand against his chest and warm yellow glow erupts.
PLUG: TALIA!!
Talia starts to wobble and her eyes roll back in her head.
Chance: quietly watching be there to catch Talia if Plugr doesn’t.
DMaster: His wound closes up real quick, looks like it leaves a scar and Plugr grabs her.
PLUG: Dammit Talia
She falls into his arms. He shakes his head and holds her. Then kisses the top of her head.
PLUG: (quietly whispers) Good job my girl
Chance: Chan: she worries about you as much as you do her.
DMaster: He smiles wide.
PLUG: That we do.
Chance: Chan:(quietly to myself) good job sis.
DMaster: The monk is walking back, he looks exhausted. Approaches you two.
MON: Couldn’t do a thing, it was like she wasn’t even there, weird (shakes his head).
Obyren walks over and helps Jenni and Brim walk to a sitting spot. The guards are piling the bodies up. Plugr takes Talia to the same spot under an awning by a wagon. You hear Obyren talking.
OBY: Considering our odds, we only lost one and one that is going to need further healing later.
Plugr looks pained when he said they lost one.
Chance: go over and check on Jenni and Brim.
DMaster: Brim is leaning against Jenni, her body has a thin film of dirt like substance. She is out cold, Jenni is holding her with a blanket around them both. Talia is stirring next to them, slowly opening her eyes.
TAL: Did I do it right? (smiling already knowing the answer)
Plugr kneels down and strokes her cheek.
PLUG: Yes you did hun, thank you. Just lets not do it standing up next time.
TAL: You would of argued and said no… soo…
Chance: smiling at them.
Chan: she has a point Plugr. (looking at Jenni) Jenni is Brim gonna be okay?
DMaster: She looks at you and a half-hearted nod and a shrug is all you get.
OBY: Ummm… (looking out across the wide path and shrubbery) Where did that priestess go, she was not with the dead.
Chance: Chan: Obyren she left with the tome
DMaster: He looks shocked and confused and goes to say something, but Plugr stops him. Plugr has people move away and telling them to do other things so they can not hear.
PLUG: Ok Ok, Talia, Chance tell us what happened.
Both of you recount to them what happened.
Chance: After me and Talia finish.
Chan: I still don’t know what to think about that (shake my head).
DMaster: TAL: He was… so powerful and charismatic… so noble.
Her eyes glazing over again. Plugr looks around and goes to say something, then thinks twice about it.
Chance: Chan: I mean he even made a point to heal me from my wound I took in battle, he said that the world needs more like me and Talia
DMaster: Plugr double takes when looking at your wound, then stands up.
PLUG: This puts a new spin on everything… an evil Demi-God that… is not evil?
TAL: (almost interrupting) Oh he is evil, (looks at you) there was no doubt… he just spoke with dignity and class. Meant what he said and was specific with his words. A very lawful evil.
Obyren got Jenni a glass of water for Brim who is waking up. Brim coughs after taking a sip of water.
OBY: The hero awakes (smiling)
Jenni looks at Obyren and gets a big smile.
Chance: Back up a bit, give them space and maybe take a minute to think things through.
DMaster: it is overwhelming, a lot to take in. It was like a fantastical dream.
PLUG: So Brimstone… nice work out there.
She slowly look up to Talia, Plugr and then to Obyren with her dirt covered face. Brim wobbly stands up, naked as a Jay Bird.
BRIM: I am no hero.
Chance: Smirk at her naked body.
DMaster: She looks out to the dead bodies and is almost shocked to see them. Her jaw clenches and tears form in her eyes. Both Obyren and Plugr look back to the pile of dead bodies and back to her. Brim stumbles away starting to cry. Jenni gives Obyren a “thank you” look and follows close behind her.
Chance: go quietly walk after them.
DMaster: They are at the last wagon, Brim is crying so hard she can barely breath. They do not see you yet.
JEN; My Lady, its ok… its going to be ok.
Brim falls to her knees, head in hand. Jenni’s eyes well up to and she leans down and comforts her.
Chance: quietly stay still and listen.
DMaster: JEN: I think the water is still in walking distance, lets go get you washed up.
Brim cries for a minute longer than wobbly stand up and the two of them walk off through the brush and a few trees.
Chance: walk back to check on Talia quietly.
DMaster: You hear Plugr yelling for you.
PLUG: Chance were did you scamper off too?
Chance: Detour my way to Plugr.
Chan: sorry was checking on Brim and Jenni.
DMaster: He jumps a little, as you were pretty quiet. Talia giggles in the distance seeing her father start.
PLUG: Dammit Chance Im buying you a bell to put around your neck.
Chance: Chan: you might wanna send a female guard down to the water.
DMaster: PLUG: Err Why would we do that? We need to get moving,
Chance: Chan: Brim and Jenni went down to the water to get Brim cleaned up
DMaster: PLUG: Son of a….
Obyren grabs Plugrs arm as he went to walk away
OBY: I think they can take care of themselves (glances over at the dead bodies)
Talia is standing at the front of the wagons petting her horse and staring out
Chance: walk over to Talia
Chan: (quietly) are you okay sis after what we experienced?
DMaster: She looks at you for a minute and then out in the distance.
TAL: I… Don’t know.
Chance: Chan: I have more question now than before
DMaster: She nods her head.
TAL: So many questions.
Chance: Chan: like that little display from Brim among other things.
DMaster: She nods again.
TAL: That was awesome, I had instant sweats! (pauses a moment) Remember my dad said something about that “brim” character in the jail… I think he knew.
Chance: Chan: he did say he should have trusted his instincts.
DMaster: You look out towards Camerondale. Plugr is talking with Lukus. His men are starting to drag bodies off. Plugr and Lukus hug and he heads back to you two.
PLUG: They just scouted the area and there is nothing.
A female guard stops by.
FEMALE GUARD: As requested sir.
PLUG: Go and get the two women at the water, and get them back. Bring them a towel… and some clothes.
Talia perks up a bit.
TAL: Ill grab some of mine, they will be a bit big.
The two leave. Its about 60 degrees, sun is breaking out from an overcast day. Plugr looks up and smiles then pats you on the shoulder.
Chance: Head back to my spot in the last wagon, silently going over everything in my head.
DMaster: They get back and everyone starts to get back in formation. Brim and Jenni slowly walk back with a guard by their side. Brim has some baggy clothes on. You hear Plugr in the distance.
PLUG: Everyone settle in, we ride for 4 more hours.
Chance: hop in the wagon with Brim and Jenni.
DMaster: There is 10 people in the wagon, its divided in half with gear and loot. Its just you, Brim and Jenni in the back section.
Chance: quietly look at them for a minute. I can’t hold back.
Chan: I have questions
DMaster: BRIM: (barely awake, with wet hair) oh?
Jenni frowns a bit.
Chance: Chan: But maybe it should wait for another time..?
DMaster: Jenni goes to say something, but Brim stops her.
BRIM: Go ahead.
Chance: Chan: okay just what was that little display back there, and by the way… that was awesome.
DMaster: She frowns a bit and shifts her butt on the uncomfortable seat.
BRIM: I wish I had an answer for you… been like that for… (looks at Jenni)
JEN: 3 years?
Chance: Chan: so is that why you are always warm?
DMaster: She nods.
Chance: looking straight into her eyes.
DMaster: BRIM: It could be 100 degrees or -100, I wont feel any different really.
Chance: Chan: also what’s your real name I noticed you hesitated when I asked… no more secrets.
DMaster: Brim softly smiles.
BRIM: Brimstone. Thats all you get.
JEN: My name is Jennilise
Nodding at you sarcastically.
Chance: smirking.
Chan: Fine. Have your little secret I will find out one way or another
DMaster: Jenni nudges Brim playfully.
JEN: Ok Tables turned. How the hell do get into the Black Ward?
Brim smiles and nods
Chance: Chan: They decided I was a bit too wild… they needed me on a tight leash. (playful smile) Thats all you get. You have you secrets I have mine.
DMaster: They smirk and nod.
You travel 4 hours. Weather is beautiful. You stop for a bit to eat and a quick pee.
Chance: quietly eat by myself, and after I take care of going to bathroom hop back in the wagon.
DMaster: PLUG: About another 4 and we get to Spring Creek.
Chance: and pull my hood up and quietly listen to Brim and Jenni letting them think I am sleeping.
DMaster: Genesis came by to say Hi with Talia as you ate, they went back.
Chance: as we ride along will quietly just sit there with hood and quietly listen to see if Brim and Jenni talk about anything.
DMaster: About halfway, the wagons stop.
Chance: pull hood down and look out.
DMaster: Your in the back, so you just see a guard riding a horse looking forward trying to see whats happening.
Chance: waiting to see what’s going on.
Chan: any idea why we stopped asking the guard?
DMaster: GUA: Looks like someones wagon broke down.
Talia rides back
TAL: Ahh just a farmer down on his luck (looks at you tilts her head) Go help him chance!
Chance: Chan: as you say Talia
hop out of the wagon and go see what I can do to help
DMaster: You walk to the front and you are confronted with a curvy beautiful girl, that you recognize. An older man standing next to Plugr and Obyren working on the wagon. She turns to see you and looks shocked
Chance: Chan: We meet again
DMaster: Talia comes down off her horse.
TAL: Ohhhh reallly?
Chance: smiling
Chan: A while back with my Black Ward friends. (look at Embry) What are you two doing so far away from Camerondale Embry?
DMaster: EMB: Ummm… just making a… delivery
She nods and smiles. Talia gives you a small nudge
Chance: Chan: I should go see what I can do to help you father. Plugr Obyren a word?
DMaster: Plugr looks over but Obyren is working on the wheel.
PLUG: In a second Chance, we are figuring this out
Obyren is trying to put a wheel on the wagon.
Chance: is Talia near me?
DMaster: No she is giving some oats to her horse from a wagon a few down.
Chance: watching Obyren for a minute then go over to Talia
DMaster: Talia looks over to you.
TAL: You have squinty fart face, whats up?
Genesis walks up too, and laughs.
GEN: Squinty what?
Chance: Chan: Talia something doesn’t feel right(quietly)
DMaster: TAL: Oh you mean little miss booby
Genesis looks at you and then to Embry
GEN: Oh, an old flame?
Chance: Shaking my head somewhat frustrated.
Chan: not at all. you keep an eye on her Talia(quietly)
DMaster: She shrugs her shoulders
TAL: Sure she is a little hottie
Genesis frowns and crosses her arms
Chance: Chan: just keep an eye on her okay
Quietly and forcefully, serious look in my eyes.
DMaster: She nods sarcastically.
TAL: Easy… Ohhhh kay.
Chance: go back to the wagon see how Obyren is coming along.
DMaster: Plugr grabs your arm and pulls you aside.
PLUG: You are walking around like aN old yenta, what is going on (talking quiet)
Chance: explain to Plugr where I seen these two before
Chan:(quietly) something just feels off here.
DMaster: Embry walks over to you as you end the story. Cleavage hanging out even more now.
EMB: How is the wagon?
PLUG: Going well (nods his head as Obyren is getting close to finishing with a guard)
Chance: let Plugr do the talking as I quietly look on.
DMaster: Plugr looks over to Talia and gives a quick nod of his head. Talia comes over almost immediately. The old man looks over somewhat suspicious
TAL: WHat is your name Embry? Come why dont you get a drink with me.
EMB: No I am fine.
TAL: No… really… let the men do there thing (smiles grabbing her arm).
Chance: Chan: Embry I should warn you Talia is quite persistent, she usually don’t take no for an answer.
DMaster: The two of them walk off.
Chance: Chan:(quietly) just trusting my gut here Plugr.
walking over to the wagon, see where the old man is.
DMaster: They are finishing up. He is standing to the far left with a guard as Obyren is under the wagon.
Chance: Chan: you really need to be more careful out here with just you and your daughter.
DMaster: He looks, smiles and nods quickly.
Chance: Chan: more crop deliveries?
DMaster: MAN: Yes, crops.
Plugr has the squinty fart face going on that Talia talked about lol
Chance: watching his body reactions.
DMaster: impatient and looking around.
Chance: walking over to Plugr.
Chan: (quietly) my gut tells me there is just more to this then crops
DMaster: PLUG: You make the call, you have the authority.
Chance: looking to see if there are barrels on the wagon.
DMaster: More than half the wagon is filled with Barrels.
Chance: Chan: I wanna check out the barrels.
DMaster: MAN: What why?
Chance: Chan: Because I asked politely.
Nod my head and smile sarcastically.
DMaster: Obyren looks over to you.
then he looks over to Plugr. You see Plugr nod.
Chance: Chan: now may I look?
DMaster: Obyren politely grabs the man by the arm as he started to walk your way.
Chance: Chan: either you open them for me or I do your choice.
DMaster: PLUG: Chance… (looking and sounding annoyed) Just do it.
Chance: Chan: fine fine.
hop up in the wagon. start slowly taking off a lid to the first barrel.
DMaster: You see vials of liquids, pouches and bags. The floor of the wagon seems to shift too when you jumped in.
Chance: hand near my sword.
Chan: well these certainly don’t look like crops
DMaster: you can guess the floor is false. You are standing on it.
Chance: jump out and look at the floor of the wagon. Feeling the floor.
DMaster: It feels like it is sitting on uneven something. pull up the floor the best you can and you find weapons, laying flat.
Chance: Chan: Plugr you might wanna have a look.
DMaster: Plugr uncrosses his arms and points back at the woman..
PLUG: Guard, grab that woman over there.
Chance: Chan: we got weapons here.
DMaster: He glances back and Embry rips free from Talia and starts to run. Talia in a quick move and dash runs after her, tackles her in a cloud of dust. Plugr stops and looks back.
PLUG: Talia!
TAL: Your not getting away boobs!
A guard is there instantly to grab her and bring her up. Plugr looks over to Talia who is standing up wiping her clothes off. She has a goofy look on her face and smiles.
Chance: Chan: so now the question is where were you taking these old man?
DMaster: MAN: They… made us take them!
EMB: SHUT IT!
Embry is fighting them and yelling at the man.
Chance: Chan: I suggest you tell us now old man.
DMaster: MAN: Men and women in robes, ummm Dark robes.
Embry slowly stops squirming with an inquisitive look on her face. Obyren turns the man around and pins him against the wagon. Guards start to open more barrels on Plugrs orders. He looks around.
Chance: Chan: red robes?
DMaster: MAN: Uhh.. Yes.. Red robes!
Plugr shakes his head and walks over.
PLUG: Welcome to an all paid trip to the Camerondale Dungeon.
Chance: Chan: I knew old boobs here was the distraction(smirking).
DMaster: Talia giggles as Embry gets shackled to the old man.
TAL: I doubt they are related, he has short tips like you… Embry does not.
Chance: Chan: so we would feel sorry for em and they could go on their way.
DMaster: OBY: Now we have 2 donkeys to pull this wagon. (shakes his head)
PLUG: Get them in that front wagon, lets get in formation and move on.
He tells one worker to get on the wagon they had and start driving it.
Plugr and Obyren walk over to you.
OBY: Good job Chance.
Chance: Chan: Thank You Obyren.
DMaster: Plugr pats you on the back.
PLU; Lets get going, I need a drink… the sooner we get to Spring Creek.
OBY: The sooner our whistles are wetted.
Chance: Chan: and one step closer to home(smiling)
DMaster: You jump back in the wagon and it moves on. Its about 5 PM when you roll into Spring Creek.
Chance: poke head out of the wagon when we stop.
DMaster: You see some Spring Creek guards come out to greet the wagons.
Chance: Chan: Brim you and Jenni might want to get out and stretch.
Chan: soon we will be back in Camerondale.
DMaster: They nod and get out. You are staying here tonight so they had to get out.
Chance: Stretch myself as I hop out.
Chan: (yelling) now where is that drink you were talking about Plugr
DMaster: Plugr is startled a little turns around with a big smile.
TAL: Get your ass up here short tips!
Chance: Chan: (mumble to myself) would you quit calling me short tips already.
walk up front
DMaster: Obyren is organizing everything, getting the wagons in order, starting up a small camp.
PLUG: Yes Talia… If Short tips don’t want to be called short tips we shouldn’t call him short tips.
Talia giggles. The mayor comes out an greets you.
MAY: A bit later than I thought.
PLUG: We… had some run ins.
MAY: Oh?
PLUG: We will fill you in later, its been one hell of a day.
MAY: Everyone! (yells) follow me!
Plugr grabs him by the arm.
PLUG: They should stay out there, we don’t…
But the Mayor shows him a big field with tables and barrels and streamers food on the tables. Plugr stops and smiles, lets go of his arm.
PLUG: Oh… Yeah, nevermind, everyone!
You see Plugr hand over a decent size bag of what you figure is gold to the Mayor.
Chance: just kind of quietly taking all this in.
DMaster: Plugr walks over to you and pulls you aside.
PLUG: I already told Talia, but lets not talk about what happened with you know who today ok?
Chance: Chan: my lips are sealed Plugr, now go enjoy would you. Enough business for right now, go get your drink… or drinks.
(smiling)
DMaster: He pats you on the back and smiles. Talia is looking around and sees you.
TAL: Chancie-poo, come sit with us!
Chance: go over and sit with Talia
DMaster: Talia and Genesis sit together, like usual. Some other workers at the same table eating and talking.
GEN: I am so ready to get home, I still feel like I am getting jossled around from that section of the road.
Chance: Chan: Ill have to get my insides reorganized. (smile)
DMaster: You get served wild boar, vegetables, some cream soup and you grab an ale.
TAL: We should be proud of Chance Gen,
Talia looks at you playfully.
GEN: Oh? (munch munch)
Chance: Look at her confused.
Chan: for what Talia
DMaster: TAL: He didn’t get distracted by Boobalicious, and caught some smugglers,
Chance: Chan: listening to someone who told me to trust my instincts(smiling).
DMaster: GEN: Impressive, not easy to fight the power of titties.
Chance: shaking my head and laugh a little.
DMaster: TAL: (munch munch – raises her glass and talks kind of loud) To the power of Tittiiiessss,
Genesis shakes her head witha smile, the workers around you all look. Some even raise a glass in toast. Plugr looks over with a smile and shakes his head.
Chance: look at Plugr, smile and shake my head.
DMaster: GEN: Long live the power of the boob.
They both giggle
Chance: Chan: is this all you two are gonna talk about.
giving them a silly look.
Chan: next thing you know you two will be talking about asses again(smirking)
DMaster: GEN: Yes two nice ones just out front, strong and can pull a lot.
Talia laughs and the two knock glasses together. You finish your food and drink and have some small talk
Chance: laughing a little too
Chan: you two don’t have too much fun, I am gonna go take off this armor.
DMaster: You pass Brim and Jenni on the way out. Obyren is sitting close but he looks shy
Chance: Walk over to Obyren before I go to the wagon, sit down next to him
Chan: You should go talk with her. I think she likes you too.
DMaster: He looks startled and Jenni and Brim look over, you said that too loud.
OBY: What? I was just… eating… this fruit here
All flustered
Chance: Chan: (quieter) it’s obvious to everyone around here you like her, go talk to her
DMaster: Obyren gives you a dirty look
OBY: Chance. Enough. (he looks at you angrily again and stands up and walks away)
Jenni is looking at you annoyed. Talia is walking by;
TAL: Good job Short tips
Chance: Chan: hey if I liked someone last thing I would do is stay away
Shrug my shoulders. Go to the wagon with my gear, take off the armor, shield and weapons. Keep a dagger in my boot.
DMaster: Talia and Genesis are a good 40 feet away brushing and feeding her white horse
Chance: leaning against the wagon after I finished and look in the direction of Camerondale
DMaster: After a while Talia walks to you
TAL: Come on bro, we have a date with a semi retired knight and a long lost lovelorned Paladin
She grabs your hand and starts walking with you
Chance: Chan: as you say sis, I can’t wait to get home and to a real bed I bet you can’t wait to see Quinton
DMaster: TAL: sure.
Talia shrugs. You two walk past the festival setting, to a large building where Plugr is standing outside talking with the mayor holding a mug of beer
Chance: Chan: you wanted to see us Plugr
(smiling)
DMaster: He waves you in. You walk down a hallway with paintings on the wall, he leads you to doubledoors. Inside there is a large table in a fairly large room. Lined with small sconces and a hanging candle opera. There is mugs and pitchers on the table. The place is ornately decorated. Brim and Jenni sit at one side of the table, Obyren sits at the other. The Mayer walks over to the head of the table and stands there. Plugr and Talia sit on the far side.
Chance: sit as well and listen
DMaster: MAY: Welcome Camerondale, its always nice to get visitors from the big city (looking at Brim) We have a few things to discuss.
Brim sighs. Jenni squeezes her shoulder.
PLUG: We filled him in on everything, and what we know.
He looks at Brim and nods.
BRIM: Yeah… (takes a deep breath)
Chance: Continue to listen, pour a mug of ale and sip.
DMaster: BRIM: My nickname is Brimstone, I got that name because… of well my affliction that you all witnessed.
BRIM: I have only recently been able to control it… kind of (looking at Jenni)
JEN: It has been a while, we have been practicing a lot.
BRIM: But inbetween I have had some run ins and well… things did not go well.
JEN: Its not her fault!
Jennilese says in desperation.
BRIM: Jen! (looks at her with care) I burned a village a half mile from here when a bandit held us up
She clenches her jaw and looks down. Jenni puts her arm around her.
MAY: 13 people died that day…
He looks with a bit of anger and matter of fact.
PLUG: (interrupting) Mayor… I know, it was a tragedy but hear her out.
Brims eyes start to well.
BRIM: I… am sorry, it just happened and when it starts like that…I can’t control it. Like today (looks down again)
JEN: (shaking her head) It spread so fast.
MAY: So you say its an… affliction?
The Mayor looks at her with a bit of confusion.
JEN: Yes, it just… turns on.
MAY: people thought you were an arsonist.
Brim shakes her head as she wipes some tears.
MAY: What about the wheat fields east of here?
BRIM: Me… was spooked and it flared up.
Mayor steps back a little, a look of worry washes over his face.
MAY: Can it… fire up right now, here?
BRIM: Not unless you threaten me or I wish to do so. I rarely do because it really is painful.
JEN: She is much more in control since she was… captured.
Chance: Chan: its only when Brim feels threatened, a fight or flight scenario.
DMaster: They talk of a few other things
MAY: In the light of this, you did not mean to harm anyone. I can tell by just looking in your eyes. With the heroics you did today, we will take down your wanted poster
He raises his glass up and takes a gulp. Jenni smiles and hugs Brim. Brim is still upset, but nods
Chance: Chan: I for one say that we owe you alot. Regardless of if you want to say it was heroic you certainly saved our asses
Raise my mug too and drink
DMaster: Obyren walks over to them.
OBY: Come on Ill show you out
Jenni looks at him and smiles, he smiles back. Talia sees that and looks at you with big eyes and smiles
Chance: smiling as well
DMaster: Obyren walks them out, closes the door and comes back in
Talia stands up
TAL: So Dad… or I mean Plugr wanted me to give everyone the meeting topic
Plugr smiles
TAL: We need to talk a bit about the… Finster thing
The Mayor spits his drink out
PLUG: Talia!
Chance: Chan: Talia please don’t say his name, at least I wouldnt in present company
DMaster: She gives you a sharp glance and looks very annoyed
TAL: His name is Finster, it is no different than saying Animax
Chance: shaking head
DMaster: PLUG: Go on Hun
TAL: Next we will talk about the Smugglers and finally… weee the wedding!
Chance: ‘great, the fucking wedding’ I think to myself. just looking down
DMaster: OBY: The smugglers… (takes a drink) We can all agree that is NOT his daughter
Everyone nods their head
Chance: Chan: no he has short tips like me(smirking)
DMaster: Talia giggles
OBY: We went through the wagon and it is jammed with Potions, vials, salves, ingredients, Weapons lined the fake floor. It was heading somewhere.
PLUG: Thorngate?
Obyren shrugs his shoulder
OBY: Possibly, Esmershard said there is some serious potions, some that he wanted to bury and forget about
Chance: Chan: well I say bury them can’t let them fall into the wrong hands
DMaster: PLUG: We should get more from them when they meet our lovely Baroness
TAL: Cass will have their ass!
Plugr smiles and shakes his head
PLUG: The whole… Finster thing is something I just wanted to touch base but not get into
Talia smiles
Chance: Chan: Lets keep is short. Please.
DMaster: PLUG: My only thing… no one says anything to anyone but they usual suspects, Cass, Harlow… lets not get a feww drinks in us and start talking about tales of Demi Gods mmmkay?
Everyone nods
Chance: nodding as well
DMaster: TAL: The WEDDING… WEEEEEE
She smiles and bobs her head
Chance: shaking head
DMaster: TAL: It is only a week or two away, so Mayor we will need some supplies from your flower garden
MAY: Of course!
They talk about the upcoming wedding and some details. They wrap things up
Chance: wait till the meeting is over and for everyone to exchange pleasentries
DMaster: It is over, Plugr and the mayor start talking, Talia rolls her eyes and leaves. Obyren leaves as well
Chance: leave as well, try to catch up to Obyren
Chan: Obyren wait up
DMaster: He stops and stands there hearing your voice.
Chance: Chan: I wanted to apologize for earlier I had no place in saying what I did, I didn’t realize I was that loud.
extending my hand
Chan: I am sorry
DMaster: He is looks at you in the corner of his eye, shakes your hand and nods and keeps walking
Chance: go find Talia and maybe Genesis
DMaster: The little festival is still going strong. Workers and guards drinking, talking laughing even some music and dancing too
Chance: looking around to see if I can find Talia in all this merryment or see if I can find Genesis
DMaster: Talia is just sitting down at a table next to Genesis with 3 guys (2 workers and a guard) they hand her a mug and she smiles and giggles. The guys are drinking and flirting and the 2 girls are flirting back.
Chance: ‘Well that sucks’ I think to myself ‘Don’t want to be that guy’. Grab a mug of ale and lean against the closest wagon looking in to the Festival.
DMaster: You daydream a bit, mostly about Finster, an hour passes by. Talia comes and tugs on your arm
TAL: Where you been?
Chance: Chan: I seen you and Genesis were busy and didn’t feel like being around anyone
DMaster: She furries her brow, not believing you
TAL: Ok. Well Dad… err Plugr said to head to the Tavern like last time, they have a room for you.
Chance: Chan: good I need to clean up I stink (smiling)
DMaster: She wrinkles her nose playfully.
TAL: I mean I wasn’t going to say anything… (she winks)
Chance: Chan: thank you Talia and don’t let the night noises bug you
DMaster: TAL: I won’t… she walks off to her wagon.
Chance: head towards the tavern
DMaster: You see Genesis at a table with two guys talking, she looks a little tipsy. So do they men she is with.
Chance: Shaking my head and keep walking toward the tavern and go in.
DMaster: A maidservant sees you.
MAID: Chance?
Chance: Chan: Yes.
DMaster: She hands you a key, sees your ring and backs away a bit.
Chance: Chan: thank you for the key.
head to my room and get undressed. Clean up the best I can.
DMaster: You have a big bowl of warm water and towels. you get cleaned up. Its about 9ish
Chance: and lay on the bed after I dry off.
DMaster: ok, you fall asleep quick.
MONDALAY (Monday) @ 6:30 am
DMaster: You wake up with a knock on the door. Plugr on the other side.
PLUG: Get up sleepyhead. We want a early start.
Chance: Chan: let me get dressed and I will be down.
get dressed and head downstairs. stretching as I come down the stairs
DMaster: Plugr and Obyren wave you over to a table. They are eating bacon, eggs and other foods.
PLUG: Dig in, we ride in 15
Chance: Chan: that felt good to sleep in a bed.
sit down and eat with them.
Chan: and wash the stink off of me (smirking)
DMaster: They both laugh a little as they finish up eating.
You eat and then get to your gear, put on your gear and get ready to… sit. Everyone is closing up shop, putting out a fire and stashing things away
Chance: help out where needed before I go hop in the wagon.
DMaster: You get in the back.
PLUG: Its going to be a long day
DMaster: (dice roller is a POS, wanted to have 100 degrees and hurricane force winds)
Its cloudy and warm about 60 degrees. its about 7:00 am
Chance: quietly lean back and relax unless Brim or Jenni talk to me or until we have any sudden stops
DMaster: You doze off, dream of Finster and for some reason Ara. 4 hours pass quickly when you are napping. It’s 11. You stop stretch, snack a bit and take a pee. 28 hour days (for this I will use it). Another 4 hours makes it around 1PM, Jenni is somewhat chatty, about nothing important but Brim is back to her Stoic self. Quiet and Melencholy. You get out and they set up to eat.
Chance: Grab something to eat and drink and lean up against the wagon I am riding in.
DMaster: Talia and Gen are walking around and stop by. They are playfully arguing.
TAL: Poor Gen has a hangover huh?
GEN: Do you have to talk so loud?
Chance: Chan: maybe you shouldn’t have drank so much.
Snicker a little
DMaster: GEN: (rubbing her temples) that advice would of been great last night… speaking of that, where were you?
TAL: Light weight (smirks)
They move on, Gen climbs into her wagon.
Chance: finish eating and take my plate where it needs to go before going back into my wagon. Close my eyes a little as we ride along.
DMaster: The wagons move on. It is getting later in the day, it feels like 65 out and from what you see pretty sunny.Talia comes ripping back on her horse.
TAL: CAMERONDALE HO!
Jenni looks oddly at you.
JEN: Camerondale is a ho?
Chance: Chan: don’t mind Talia sometimes she says silly stuff, no she meant Camerondale ahead.
Shake my head and smile.
DMaster: Brim smirks a bit then looks away. The wagons stop,
Chance: look out and hop out. Offering my hand to Brim and Jenni once I get out to help them out.
DMaster: They take it and climb out. You are at the gates. Guards swarm around, along with more workers.
Chance: Chan: welcome to Camerondale(smiling)
DMaster: Detaching horses and such. They both smile and look around seeing the tall walls the giant doors. Plugr walks over.
Chance: Chan: I know a sight to see.
DMaster: PLUG: Can you take our guests to the entrance of the Castle, I will get Cassie.
Chance: Chan: I sure can Plugr, follow me ladies.
DMaster: You walk through the streets. As usual people are a bit skittish of your armor. Its about dinner time, the sky is still mostly clear but some rays of sunshine break through. A real nice temperature.
Chance: make small talk with them as we are walking to the castle
DMaster: You make it through the inner gates with no problems and to the castle entranceway.
Chance: Chan: and here we are Brim and Jenni.
DMaster: ERI: Well well if it isn’t the infamous Chance.
Erikka giggles. Walks over and gives you a hug.
Chance: Chan: yes home safe and sound.
Give her a hug.
DMaster: She smiles.
ERI: Wait for it…
She looks back.
Chance: looking where she is looking.
DMaster: Birgetta comes out the door and sees you.
BIR: CHANCE!
Runs and gives you a big hug.
Chance: Chan: hello hello Birgetta.
Hugging her.
DMaster: Brim and Jenni are looking at you and them with a raised eyebrow.
BIR: Don’t be a rude boy, who are your friends?
Chance: Chan: Erikka and Birgetta this is Brim and Jenni(smiling)
DMaster: They exchange pleasantries.
ERI: Birg we have to get to the tailor now they are staying open for us.
BIR: I know, I know, this wedding is going to be the death of me.
Erikka nudges her a bit.
BIR: Ow bitch.
Chance: Chan: it was good to see you two.
DMaster: Erikka rolls her eyes and grabs Birgettas arm and drags her away. They both wave and walk out. Xavier then makes his way out of the throne room doors.
XAV: Chance! Welcome back (extends his hand out)
Chance: Chan: Xavier(shaking his hand) Xavier this is Brim and Jenni.
DMaster: He nods and smiles.
XAV: Follow me, we have a room for them.
He turns to look at them.
XAV: You wanted the same room correct?
JEN: Yes (nodding her head)
Chance: Chan: let Xavier lead them on. My chance to get a moment of peace and quiet.
DMaster: You turn around and are met by a runner. A man stops you and looks at you.
MAN: Ring?
Chance: hold my hand up with the ring on it.
DMaster: “1 Harlow Compound Blue.”
MAN: Do you understand?
Chance: Chan: yes I do.
DMaster: He nods and runs off.
Chance: ‘so much for peace and quiet’ saying to myself. Make my way towards the Black Ward compound.
DMaster: Ok you pass Obyren and Plugr talking they nod as you pass.
Chance: nodding as I pass them, keep walking toward the compound.
DMaster: you get to the compound, show the guards the ring and head in. Its not as busy as normal in the compound because its late.
Chance: go to Captain Harlow’s office.
DMaster: Going past the administrative area you see Killian look up from a scroll he was reading.
KIL: Hey kid, how was the vacation?
Chance: Chan: I wouldn’t call it a vacation(smiling)
DMaster: You turn back, walking straight and you almost run into this blonde woman, who is practically radiating. (Chance fails a Intellegence roll) Your breath is taken away.
KIL: Oh boy… kid.
Killian walks over quickly.
KIL: Harper… take it easy on him, where is Bastian.
This gorgeous blonde woman is looking you over. You cant hear Killian or anything he says you just stare at this woman, mouth agape.
Chance: Try to compose myself.
DMaster: You can a little but for the most part you are just captivated by this siren, it is like you have tunnel vision. She bites her lip and walks over to you, runs her hand across your chest and finds the hole where the pole arm went in.
HAR: Oh… looks like you got pricked (giggles)
Chance: Chan: ummm I completely forgot about that.
DMaster: A weird loud sound rings in your ear and all of sudden you can hear everyone now and the tunnel vision is gone.
BAS: That should do it.
Killian laughs.
HARP: No fun Bast! (gives him a playful glance)
KIL: (looking at you) Be careful with this one.
HARP: I’m harmless.
Chance: Chan: having fun at my expense(smiling)
DMaster: She gives you a look that gives movement in your pants and then she walks off. Killian is staring, mouth agape too.
BAS: Son of a bitch Harper, stop… He claps these weird cup things together
Killian shakes his head… and smiles.
KIL: I gotta go home, Tucla better be ready (rubs his hands together)
looks down at his… well…
KIL: Yeah she better be ready.
Chance: Eyes widen, shaking head. head towards the Captain’s office
DMaster: You get there, knock and she calls you in
Chance: Chan: Hello Captain
DMaster: HAR: Chance.
There is a figure leaning against a cabinet
Chance: look at the figure or try to anyways
DMaster: CAS: Welcome home Chance.
Chance: Chan: thank you Cassie.
DMaster: HAR: Please take a seat.
Chance: takes a seat.
DMaster: Harlow is looking at you.
HAR: We received preliminary reports that I was really disappointed about.
Chance: kind of look down as she is speaking, but then pull my head back up.
DMaster: Cassie stirs a bit and looks at you.
CAS: I am surprised Plugr didn’t kill you.
Chance: Chan: well he came close until we had the little incident with the giant bats.
DMaster: Captain shakes her head a bit.
HAR: But from then on, it was a stellar report and I was relieved.
She looks over to Cassie.
CAS: But we need a quick talk.
Chance: Chan: Of course.
kind of looking at her
DMaster: Harlow stands up and pours her and Cassie a drink.
HAR: Care for some mulled wine?
Chance: Chan: if you please.
DMaster: She pours you a glass and you three pause a moment to take a sip, and it is delicious.
CAS: So… you met the dark cleric?
Harlow raises her eyebrow.
Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: yes I did, I am still trying to process this all.
DMaster: CAS: THe note we received about this encounter was encoded and it was confusing. We wanted to get the report straight from you.
Chance: Chan: It all started with a visit from our favorite lively Dark Priestess.
DMaster: Cassie turns a bit to look at you.
CAS: Really?
HAR: Dark Priestess?
Cassie turns back and nods.
CAS: Some nasty bitch from the Summer Isles, did unspeakable things.
Chance: Chan: my words exactly and on the way home we caught some smuggler’s.
DMaster: Cassie sighes a bit and her and Captain exchange glances.
CAS: Stay on point Chance, I know you get excited.
Do you tell them what happened with Finster?
Chance: look at them both for a minute and then explain what happened with Finster.
DMaster: Afterwards they look to be both in deep thought, very quiet in the room.
CAS: We will have to meet tomorrow, this is… confusing…
HAR: In it’s own way it makes sense.
Cassie looks at the Captain, and she returns the glance and nods.
HAR: We should tell him.
Chance: Chan: what aren’t you telling me? Finster told me and Talia that people were holding secrets from us.
DMaster: Cassie sighs.
CAS: Secrets that need to stay secrets, understand Chance?
Chance: looking at them both now, nod my head in agreement.
DMaster: CAS: We have been keeping Finster’s rise a secret for a good decade. It appears there are a lot more people wanted Finster to ascend than just his goons. Afraid of the ramafications of people knowing his power is growing.
She takes a sip of wine. Harlow puts her feet up on her desk, takes a sip.
Chance: sipping on mine as Cassie talks.
DMaster: CAS: Little did we know, there were many more people than his cult that want him to ascend.
Chance: Chan: Other evil-doers?
DMaster: She shakes her head.
CAS: No, that is what disturbed us the most. Then after capturing some terrorists that do their work in the name of FInster we realized they were not part of his cult. We discovered… that there is much more at stake. It is why we headed to Summer Isles after getting that report.
Chance: Chan: And you didn’t like what you found, obviously.
DMaster: She looks at you and nods.
HAR: The reason is kind of mind blowing.
Cassie sips her wine and nods her head. She leans against a cabinet somewhat in the shadows of the room.
CAS: So how much do you know of Magic?
Chance: Chan: Other than it’s banned and it can cause some serious damage when used.
Sip more of my wine.
DMaster: CAS: So magic requires 6 elements to work correctly.
HAR: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water.
CAS: Good and… Evil
Chance: Chan: I know about the witches tower calls…
DMaster: CAS: That is only a part. The main 2 components is good and evil. The reason magic has been so dangerous is that only 5 elements exist on Legon. When magic is trying to be used, the 4 base elements are present, and Good. There is no Evil component available in Legon. Imagine a railed cart going down a slope. Now imagine it without one of the rails? SUre some of them will make it and the spell works, other times it falls off and the cart is ruined.
Chance: Chan: So that is why everything about magic is dangerous?
DMaster: CAS: Well, base magic derived from one element is very weak, but safe. Animax has allowed his magic to be used, but it is very limited and very few can use it. If Finster makes it to the Godplane, Magic will return to Legon, and will be safe to use again, so to speak.
HAR: All 6 elements will be in place
Chance: Chan: well he did say he was gonna ascend and he pointed up.
DMaster: They both look at each other and shrug their shoulders.
Chance: Chan: Are these “other” people now followers or they feel he is just the means to an end? Why the hell was he so nice and noble? Hell he even healed my wound.
showing them both where the polearm went in my armor.
DMaster: Cassie walks over to you and looks. She nods her head, impressed. You talk for a few minutes about other things, but it is getting late. You finish up your wine.
HAR: Hang your armor up.
Chance: Chan: yes Captain as you say.
DMaster: HAR: Tomorrow you will take our guests to the throne room around 9am if you don’t mind, they will be in the room just one door down.
Chance: Chan: I don’t mind at all.
DMaster: HAR: Then I expect a full report on my desk by the end of the day.
CAS: Fun times Chance (smirks).
Harlow shoots her a glance.
CAS: Have a good night you two.
Chance: Chan: you too Cassie, so before I hang my armor up Captain is there anything else.
DMaster: She grabs the wine glasses and looks back at you.
HAR: That is all Chance, get a good nights sleep.
Chance: Chan: I will Captain, Goodnight.
DMaster: She nods and glugs the last bit of wine down.
Chance: get up and head to my office and take off my armor. putting my gear away except for my sword and quietly leave the compound.
DMaster: you head back, its late evening, dark but its not that cold.
Chance: and head to the castle, and my room.
DMaster: You are pretty tired, the wine calmed you down. You get to your room, and fall quickly to sleep
TUSKALAY (Tuesday) @ 7am
DMaster: You get woken up by the crier.
Chance: listening to what the crier says and then get up.
DMaster: 7 AM! On a day called Tuskalay – You’ll have some peeks of the sun, its not cold out… get up sleepyheads.
Chance: Get undressed, wrap a towel and head for the bath area.
DMaster: You get there in time and there was an open stall. You get cleaned, shave and washed up. You head back to find your door is open with Ara leaning on the table with your armor in her hands.
Chance: ‘This should be interesting, should I tell her about the dream I had about her? naw’ thinking to myself.
Chan: morning Ara.
DMaster: She is wearing a beige shirt and dark brown leather pants with knee high boots. She lifts the armor up and looks at you through the hole the pole arm made.
ARA: Good morning…and how the hell are you still alive?
Chance: Chan: by the grace of Animax and a little help from… (smile to myself) a friend. I am sorry about the armor.
DMaster: She smiles.
ARA: I am just glad you are ok.
Chance: Chan: but it did save me from dying.
DMaster: She walks over, you just have a towel wrapped around you. Looks at the Armor’s hole and rubs her hand where the wound would of been. She raises her eyebrows and looks at you.
ARA: Not even a scratch, that is one extraordinary Monk or Friend.
Chance: Laugh a little.
Chan: You have no idea.
DMaster: She is close to you, her perfume waifs over and it smells great. Her hands are rough but feel good rubbing your skin. After examining the area again she looks up and meets your gaze.
Chance: look in her eyes and touch her cheek witha soft smile.
DMaster: Like she comes out of a trance she shudders a bit and backs up.
ARA: Sorry… I… I got to get to work.
She fumbles around with the Armor and goes to walk around you.
Chance: Chan: Ara….I….don’t go.
DMaster: You turn around and you see what you like a lot about her. she is standing still at the open door facing it.
Chance: Walk to her and grab her hand.
DMaster: She turns around and looks at you, your eyes meet again. She tilts her head.
Chance: Chan: I missed you.
DMaster: She looks a bit shocked by what you said. She looks down a bit with her hand in yours.
Chance: with my other hand touch her chin and lift her head.
DMaster: You can practically hear her heart beating out of her chest.
Chance: Lean in and gently kiss her lips.
DMaster: She grabs your waist and brings you into her, the armor drops onto the floor. She kisses you back. Her lips so warm and soft, the smell of her perfume and softness of her skin.
Chance: wrap my hands around her waist.
DMaster: You two kiss for a minute then she stops and backs away putting her hand to her lips
ARA: Whoa… (breathing heavy)
Chance: Chan: I told you I missed you(smiling)
DMaster: She looks at you again, squints her eyes a bit, smiles and kisses you again, fiercly, with both her hands on your face
Chance: kiss her back as my hands stroke her hair and gently tracing her ears
DMaster: You hear a noise just outside the door.
MOM: Ohhh Am I interupting? You should really close the door.
Ara jumps back almost hitting your Mom. Your Mom has this big smile on her face, Ara looking at you face turning a crimson shade of red.
Chance: Chan: oh mom sorry(smiling)
DMaster: Bessie is there too, looks at your towel and grabs your mom
BES: Lets come back a bit later
Ara breathing a bit heavy, puts her hand to her mouth and laughs a little. She then looks at your towel and your at a full pup tent. Ara starts to giggle and laugh kind of loud.
Chance: Chan: well I guess that is one way to get rid of Mom. (look down) Told you I missed you.
DMaster: she gives you this look, it is what Talia would say… would give you stains in your paints.
ARA: Ok, before I do something I will regret I need to get this armor fixed.
She walks over to you, on her tippy toes and kisses your cheek. Runs her one finger across your cheek giving you a shudder.
Chance: shake a little as she does.
DMaster: She stops at the door looks back.
ARA: I think Ill close this door for you (smirks)
she leaves and closes the door
Chance: Get dressed, fix hair and head to the table where food and drink is.
DMaster: Ok its busy down there. You talk to mom without a boner.
Chance: Chan: sorry about that mom.
DMaster: MOM: Its ok, I was just seeing if you were back yet…
She hugs you, Bessie is smirking and has a hard time looking you in the eyes.
BES: Nice to see you back
Chance: hug her back.
Chan: not a word Bessie(smirking)
DMaster: She smiles and giggles, your mom looks clueless and you like it that way.
Chance: Chan: maybe I can have dinner with you later mom if my day doesn’t get to busy.
DMaster: She smiles and nods.
MOM: Sounds good!
You chat a bit and they get going, you have to get in your non armor BW outfit and get Brim and Jenni.
Chance: go get changed into my BW outfit and go get Brim and Jenni. knock on their door.
DMaster: Jenni opens the door.
JEN: Hey chance, we are ready
Chance: Chan: good Morning Jenni.
DMaster: Brim looks less than thrilled but is dressed at least.
Chance: Smiling at Brim.
Chan: good morning to you as well Brim.
DMaster: She gives you a short fake smile.
BRIM: I don’t know why we have to meet anyone…
JEN: You did save the group a few days back. That was huge.
She shakes her head looks down.
BRIM: They could of handled that twat…
Chance: Chan: Maybe, but it was more about saving lives than winning or losing.
Beckon them on.
Chan: Come, follow me.
DMaster: you three head out down the hall up the stairs through the entrance and into the throne room. The King sits on the center chair (throne) half listening to the Prince, Cassie and Captain Harlow stand to the left by the large table going over parchments and scrolls. Affinity is standing by the King, Prince Bozutto is looking at a scroll on the opposite side.
Chance: Walk to the middle in front of the stairs and thrones.
Chan: Good Morning Everyone
DMaster: Jeramiah looks over to you and smiles.
KING: Welcome back My Boy
Looking like he is enjoying the distraction.
Chance: I bow.
Chan: thank you M’lord
DMaster: The Princess gives you a warm but quick smile.
Chance: Look over to Captain Harlow.
Chan: reporting as ordered Captain
DMaster: The King has an odd look on his face as he stares at Brim.
Chance: Look at Brim and Jenni
DMaster: Brim has a look of disbelief and fear, standing rigid, mouth wide open. Jenni looks about the same.
Bozutto turns and looks and drops the scroll, his eyes wide, mouth agape. He takes one step forward. Cassie looks up with a worried look.
Chance: looking over to the Prince
DMaster: King looks confused at first, but something triggers in his brain. He looks at the Prince, and looks back at Brim
He sighes. He stands up and smiles.
KING: Princess Azatina I presume…