Chance just finished an emotional weekend, and is looking to start new… well he was looking for that anyways…

Chance: see what the cryer has to say as I am starting to stir from my troubled sleep

DMaster: CRY: My pants are so tight I think I lost a nut in my stomach. Get up. Its 7am. Its quiet in the house

Chance: shake my head and chuckle a bit as I get up and stretch a bit, dig through my dresser and find some fresh clothes to put on and then go check on Novalee since it’s too quiet

DMaster: You make your way through the house, into the kitchen. The backdoor opens and Novalee walks in with a basket filled with herbs and flowers
NOV: M’Lord, G’mornin
She puts her basket down and walks over to a steaming pot of water, she begins to make your tea

Chance: Chan: Good Morning Novalee and thank you for making me tea all the time.
poke my head out the back door and see what it feels like outside

DMaster: mostly cloudy, feels like it might rain, mid 50s right now

Chance: Chan: I do have a question to ask, my boss at the Black Ward wanted me to ask if you have anymore information I should be made aware of

DMaster: She tilts her head, gets a curious look on her face
NOV: M’Lord? I don’t know what you mean?

Chance: Chan: she just wanted to see if you had anymore Thorn Gate information for us?
kind of smiling at her

DMaster: She stops, wiggles her mouth a bit… and shakes her head.
NOV: We were gone from Thorn Gate for a long time and we were only getting orders from messengers. No, sorry M’Lord, I don’t have anything else.
She puts the finishing touches on the flowers, and hands them to you

Chance: Chan: it’s okay I just gave her my word I would ask
Look at the flowers and look at her.
Chan: they are beautiful but what am I suppose to do with these?

DMaster: She frowns a bit
NOV: Give them to Ara, I know something went down last night, so I figured you can give her a smile today

Chance: Chan: Novie, we are no longer together

DMaster: She raises her eyebrow
NOV: I figured, but you know what, it doesn’t hurt to have a little love still in your heart for her

Chance: Yeah that choked me up a little.
Chan: you know you do have a point…
smile at her
Chan: thank you for being here for me

DMaster: She finishes making her tea and sips it… then starts in on the basket
NOV: I think I found where I am supposed to be
She has a big smile on her face

Chance: Chan: I think you have too
smile back at her

DMaster: NOV: Better go M’Lord, it will give you enough time to drop off your flowers and get to work

Chance: Chan: I will see you when I get home

DMaster: She nods while picking out some herbs laying them on the table.

Chance: grab my stuff, head out to Toby

DMaster: Toby is already for you, Novalee must of got him ready

Chance: smiling , lead him out of the pen and then hop up in the saddle and head to the city

DMaster: ok you ride into the city, drop him off, pay the copper

Chance: thinking to myself wonder if Ara is still at home or maybe I’ll drop the flowers off at her work. Head to the compound, make it to my office. Write a note. “Thinking of you. For someone who still means a lot to me and holds a place in my heart. Chance”

DMaster: Its crowded but you get out fine.

Chance: Head to her work, go through the front room into her room. Hope she is not there.

DMaster: Ok you head in and through the back door. Mina is putting down her bag at her work station
MIN: Uhhh what are you doing here Chance?
She looks up at you in surprise.

Chance: Flash the flowers quickly.
Chan: leaving a little gift to show I still care, I know it can’t make up for what I did but it’s a start

DMaster: She gives you a soft smile
MIN: Thank you… this will mean a lot. You’re still an asshat, but not as big as I first thought.

Chance: Nod a little.
Chan: You have every right to call me that… ass… hat? I am guessing that is bad.
sigh a bit and then smile, set the flowers down at Ara’s work area.

DMaster: Mina nods and smiles a bit, then leans against the table, arms crossed

Chance: Chan: I just hope these brighten her day a little
fidgeting a little
Chan: I suppose I should head back, they are making their floor announcements soon.
smile at her a bit

DMaster: She gives you a little wave. When you leave the building, you notice Ara walking, she just turned onto the street… she has her head down and walking slowly. Enough time for you to scoot to the compound.

Chance: scoot to the compound so she don’t see me, smiling to myself

DMaster: When you get in there, the floor is packed again. Harlow is just getting up on the chair

Chance: put my arms behind me and listen as I look around

DMaster: HAR: Ahhhh we made it!
Everyone claps and cheers
HAR: The royals should all be out of the City by noon today… so lets keep everything tight and moving along. If all goes smoothly, we can start letting people go home early for the day because… you all deserve it
more claps and cheers
The room gets quiet, and she looks at her note
HAR: Oh yeah…
EVERYONE in the room yells
“CHANCE, MY OFFICE!”

Chance: Look around to everyone on the floor and smirk, nod my head as everyone looks at me.

DMaster: they all laugh looking back at you and so does Harlow looking around
HAR: I guess that a common occurrence huh,
She steps down chuckling

Chance: which I am getting use to, wait till everyone starts to go about their business and then head to the Captain’s office

DMaster: ok you make your way through, you and Braylon stare each other down but neither of you engage. The captains door is open, you knock and walk in.
HAR: Chance…
She rifles around her desk, grabs a note and hands it to you
HAR: Apparently now the BW is your messenger service, two notes…
gives you a look

Chance: Frown a little and grab the first note. Look at the note, smirk a bit

DMaster: HAR: One is from Rivka Ravanala
Her eyes light up
HAR: Chance, please don’t “meet” up with her in a bed ok (saying sarcastically and softly)

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: I don’t plan on putting a realm on the brink of war or anything. No worries.

DMaster: She nods her head
HAR: And one from a “B”
The Captain sniffs it… She shakes her head. Hands it to you.

Chance: take both notes and see what they say, trying not to let the note from B affect me the way it usually would

DMaster: Rivka says she wants to see you as soon as you can Monday Morning
Britney: “Miss You, please see me today?”
Harlow looks up
HAR: Take care of what you have to take care of, and be back here. Find me.

Chance: Chan: yes Captain
nodding as I walk out of her office and head to find Rivka

DMaster: You head out, past the Castle and to the Inn. A concierge of sorts sits in the entrance way, you see all the guards from different factions there, its pretty chaotic.

Chance: walk up to the concierge, looking for the person that appears to be in charge

DMaster: He looks up
CON: Yes sire

Chance: Chan: I am here to see Rivka, can you tell her Chance Axion is here to see her as requested

DMaster: He smiles and looks up and past you, nods in a certain direction

Chance: look in the direction he was looking

DMaster: You hear her father speaking with her.
ORI: Now you have everything right Rivka?
She seems to be in deep thought and she nods

Chance: I will head in their direction
Chan: M’lord and M’lady
and bow as I see them

DMaster: ORI: Ahh Chance, nice to see you
Rivka’s eyes bulge, smiles and stop abruptly making her servents behind her almost tople over.

Chance: Chan: nice to see you as well M’lord

DMaster: RIV: Father I have to speak with Master Chance, I’ll be back in a moment
He glances over to her and has a perplexed look then back to you, shrugs his shoulders as he shakes his head. She grabs your hand and she takes you through the entrance and out the back to some well maintained gardens.

Chance: looking somewhat stunned as well, follow
Chan: you wanted to speak with me M’lady

DMaster: She looks you in the eyes taking deep breaths.
RIV: One last time, why am I drawn to you… I have to know, I beleive you know.

Chance: Shrug my shoulders.

DMaster: Frustrated. She looks around and then pulls her shirt up and pulls her pants down a little.

Chance: my eyes get big

DMaster: RIV: If you tell anyone I will have you killed, it’s hard to see… for good reason.
She grabs your hand and she lets you feel it, its a scar with Finsters symbol. The symbol starts to pulsate and glow, a flickering blue

Chance: Dammit… well, now she knows.

DMaster: Her eyes bulge as it lights up the wall you were standing by. She quickly puts it away, looks up at you to see your eyes pulsate for a brief moment and fade away.

Chance: Smile, shrug my shoulders and withdraw my hand

DMaster: Her eyes are huge
RIV: Are… you… the Champion?

Chance: Nod looking down.
Chan: yes I am his Champion, and do not… ok… alrighty then (watching her go to one knee)

DMaster: She looks around again, then goes to one knee
RIV: M’Lord. You have come.

Chance: Chan: please no bowing to me

DMaster: RIV:M’Lord.
She stands up. Rivka has this big smile on her face, eyes still wide

Chance: Chan: if anything I should be bowing to you M’lady
smiling at her

DMaster: She shakes her head… she is in awe and is still staring at your eyes.
RIV: Yes… but…
She grabs your hand and kisses it
RIV: Finally. It has been time for decades, but now Finster has chosen and now it can finally happen.
She lifts her shirt up again and the symbol still has a soft glow to it

Chance: smile a bit
Chan: you might wanna put your shirt down before anyone sees.

DMaster: She steps back
RIV: I was my honor to meet you. I will be by your side on the eve of ascension.

Chance: Chan: it was my honor to meet you M’lady
as I bow a bit

DMaster: She bows a bit and walks back into the Inn

Chance: thinking to myself what the hell is the eve of ascension ?
I better go find Britney and then get back to the Captain.

DMaster: ok you make your way out of the Inn, bypassing more royalty and merchants
swing over to the Castle,

Chance: head to the Castle and show my ring hoping the let me in

DMaster: Elijah seems to be in control of the security, sees you smiles and walks up to you.

Chance: smile as I see him
Chan: Hey Elijah

DMaster: He eyes you up, sees you are without your gear
ELI: Hey Chance, what you doing here?

Chance: Chan: I came here to see my former boss, her name is Britney. Do you know her?

DMaster: Hmmm he is thinking,
ELI: Not sure I know that name

Chance: Hold my hand out to about Britney’s height,
Chan: Blonde, blue eyes, gorgeous, hangs out with the Royal party a lot.

DMaster: His eyes light up
ELI: Oh… yeah, her.
He has a smile on his face
ELI: Ill grab her, shes in the dining area

Chance: Chan: thank you
Wait for her.

DMaster: He walks in and a few minutes later Britney walks out and sees you

Chance: Chan: good morning Britney
smiling

DMaster: She walks over with a small smile
BRI: Soooo avoiding me huh? I have to send messages through the BW to get your attention?

Chance: smirk a bit
Chan: Britney I wasn’t avoiding you, just way too much going on.
Take her to a more remote part of the entryway.

DMaster: She looks at you in concern and follows.

Chance: Chan: I just went through some shit…

DMaster: She puts her hand on your arm
BRI: Well the wedding reception was heart breaking
Gives you a look.

Chance: Thinking of what I did with Khamyra.
Chan:I have been far to reckless with my actions, and its affecting everyone.

DMaster: She gives you a weird look
BRI: Didn’t see that coming…

Chance: Chan: it’s time the boy that was, becomes the man he is Britney, I care about you and will always appreciate everything you have done for me and my mom

DMaster: BRI: What the hell are you talking about, are you dying or something?
She is looking completely confused

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: Nothing is coming out right (pause) you remember Ara?

DMaster: She nods and takes her hand off of you.

Chance: Chan: We broke up because I was reckless and I broke her heart.

DMaster: BRI: Oh.
She looks down

Chance: Chan: I haven’t been a good person and it’s time I change that.
Touch her chin as I am saying this and lift her head.

DMaster: BRI: OK, Im sorry I sent you the note then
She leans and gives you a hug and turns and starts to walk away

Chance: walk after her and grab her arm

DMaster: She turns around but is not looking at you

Chance: Give her a hug
Chan: don’t be sorry for sending the note.

DMaster: shes nods her head, but didn’t really hug you back
BRI: Just wanted to see you, doesn’t mean we would go have an orgy. You’re whole life you have either under-reacted or over-reacted to things… I am sorry about Ara, I should of backed off, I just missed you so much… but this is not on me, it is on you. Don’t blame me.

Chance: Chan: What? I am not…

DMaster: She looks you in the eyes
BRI: Then why would you just spill your guts to me there like you were expecting me to pull out your cock and blow you on the spot? You were worried I would seduce you or something.
She shakes her head and crosses her arms.
BRI: Is that who I am to you, the old whore? You were right, you need to break free of this immature boy and start to become a man.
She is shaking a little and tears welling up in her eyes.

Chance: Chan: What? No… (sigh) Thats not what I meant or…

DMaster: Britney looks down and starts taking deep breaths. She looks away.
BRI: Ok, chance, hope everything works out for you
she walks for the cellar doors, putting her head in her hands, she goes through and you can see she is crying.
Your heart breaks a little.

Chance: That could of went better, that could of went A LOT better. Take a deep breath. I just hurt Britney too, great. I am, what did Mina call me, an Asshat. Head back to the compound and head in and go to the Captain’s office.

DMaster: She is standing with Killian in her office, she sees you
HAR: Got what you needed done?

Chance: Chan: Morning Killian

DMaster: KIL: Hey Kid
HAR: Meet us up there in 5 ok?
Harlow says to Killian, he walks by you and pats your shoulder

Chance: smile as he walks by
Chan: I apologize for all the messages

DMaster: She slowly shakes her head and points up. You two maneuver the floor, and head to the double doors and go up top

Chance: follow the Captain up top

DMaster: You two walk all the way to the end, a tree sits there and blooming flowers and such, it is a bit warm as the sun beats down in here. You notice a few windows open along the walls. Harlow stops and fidgets a bit, turns around to look at you.
HAR: So I was going to do this alone but my leads refused, they wanted to be here
You hear people coming up the stairs and walking towards you

Chance: smile at all the leads, getting a little worried.

DMaster: They stand around you
HAR: Chance…
She hesitates and that gives Valentine a moment .
VAL: Cap, he is my Charge, I will talk with him .
Harlow nods, she looks down. Valentine walks over to you, puts her hand on your arm .
VAL: Chance, since you have come into the BW, it has been maybe the most interesting stretch of weeks we have ever had .
Everyone nods.

Chance: just looking at everyone, not knowing what to say

DMaster: VAL: But we have all seen that your priorities are divided, I have witnessed them personally

Chance: looking down a bit as she starts saying this

DMaster: VAL: Hell we had an in compound battle with a high priestess, we had the compound cleared out, temples practically crumble
She looks at you in your eyes
VAL: This is no fault of your own, but you have to admit, Black Ward is not top priority for you right now. And well with everything going on in your life, it shouldn’t be
Killian walks over
KIL: We had a meeting and we just feel that you need to get some shit straight

Chance: Holy shit, they are letting me go… sighs a bit more, look up and nod

DMaster: KIL: We need agents that are all in and not thinking about a dark cleric, or a short cute elf, too many lives at stake

Chance: Chan: I understand I think.
looks back down.

DMaster: Harlow walks forward, being the one to drop the guillotine.
HAR: As of today, you are temporarily relieved of duty. Once you have straightened out your other priorities, you will be welcomed back with open arms .

Chance: Stand there defeated.
Chan: Do you need my ring back?

DMaster: She nods .

Chance: as tears flow down my cheek a bit . take off the ring and sigh. shaking my head as I hold the ring in my hand. Toss it to the captain.

DMaster: The Captain catches it. Killian puts his hand on your shoulder.
KIL: I can’t wait for you to get back Kid. We are going to miss you
Valentine leans in and gives you a hug

Chance: Chan: I am going to miss you as well Killian you big lug
hug Valentine back

DMaster: Bastian just sits on the edge of the garden, looking down. Harlow, surprisingly gives you a hug too

Chance: hug her back

DMaster: HAR: If you need anything, we have instructed the guards to let you in, so for whatever reason you are welcome to come visit anytime.

Chance: Chan: thank you… (look around) I suppose I shouldn’t keep you from business. I thank you all for giving me the Chance to be a part of this

DMaster: Harlow stops and gives you a look.
HAR: Chance, you are still Black Ward, we just need you to get things straightened out, that is all. You weren’t fired.
KIL: If we did I would of thrown you out on your head
snorts and chuckles

Chance: Chan: you could try Killian

DMaster: HAR: Get what you need from your office
VAL: Yeah there is a surprise in there for you
Smiles
HAR: Oh it got done, awesome
Harlow peels off into her office the others disperse as well

Chance: Nod and fake a smile. I will walk down the stairs towards my office, wiping my tears away

DMaster: You walk into your office. Ara is standing there, flowers in hand

Chance: Stop and stand straight. fidgeting with my hands a bit as I see her

DMaster: She looks up to see you, tears start to flow and she runs and hugs you, She is crying

Chance: Wrap my arms all the way around her, sway a bit when I hug her… hug her tightly.

DMaster: you two hug for a bit then she steps back trying to regain her composure.
ARA: Thank you for these and the note.
She looks at the flowers and smiles

Chance: Chan: no thank you for making me think of the things that are most important
smile at her
Chan: I should have realized what was most important was right in front of me all this time

DMaster: ARA: I have never been so conflicted in my life. I want to hate you but I just can’t… I just can’t stop loving you.
She looks down and she is trying to stop crying. She looks back up to you and her eyes get narrow
ARA: Whats wrong?
You remember she could always tell.

Chance: Chan: I have been relieved of duty until I can give a 100 percent to the Black Ward.

DMaster: Her eyes bulge
ARA: WHAT?
She walks to you grabs your hand
ARA: Holy shit

Chance: Take her hand.
Chan: It is because of the whole other part of my life, being the Champion

DMaster: She stands there thinking, she sighs
ARA: So you are just gone? Can you reapply later?

Chance: Chan: No, I am still Black Ward, I just have to get everything else straight, then I can get back to work.

DMaster: ARA: Oh ok.

Chance: Chan: But Ara… how do I NOT be the Champion? It is who I am right now, I either have to find a way to lose the power or die. It’s pretty much final.

DMaster: She guides you to the bench in your room, sits down next to you.
ARA: I hate to say it, but I can see where they are coming from.

Chance: Chan: I guess I can too

DMaster: ARA: I am so sorry … I was wondering why I made that armor with no symbols on it
She nods over to the far wall.

Chance: looking, eyes get a bit big

DMaster: Its almost identical to the black ward armor, but no symbols

Chance: Chan: ahhh the surprise they said
smile a bit, trying not to let the tears well up

DMaster: She nods.
ARA: They clearly still have a lot of respect for you….
She stands up.

Chance: Stand up as well.

DMaster: ARA: Well if you need anything, even just an ear to talk, you know where I live
Ara gets on her tippy toes and kisses your cheek. She walks out the door

Chance: try on the armor

DMaster: its fits just like your BW armor, there is a bag with a note under it on your desk

Chance: pick up the bag and read the note

DMaster: “We took up a collection for you, should hold you over for a few late night pub visits, BW”
There is 21 PP and 5GP in there

Chance: thinking this should more than hold me over. Guess I will take my leave of the compound , since I didnt get to say good bye to Bastian I will stop by the lab

DMaster: You swing in on thee way out, he is not there. Mckenna is reading through some things and a few other people are working on items at different tables

Chance: Chan: McKeena when you see Bastian can you tell him I said Good-Bye

DMaster: She looks up, smiles and nods
MCK: Will do

Chance: Chan: thank you
Head out of the compound and towards the stables. Lead Toby out of the stable and ride him back home

DMaster: Took about 3 minutes, you get home and its about 10am

Chance: Put Toby away, saddle and all and head inside my house

DMaster: Novalee reading a book looks up from the couch
NOV: M’Lord?

Chance: Chan: I am home
Close the door behind me.
Chan: The Black Ward relieved me of duty

DMaster: She looks at you perplexed and she gets up
NOV:Can I do anything?

Chance: Chan: perhaps let me get out of my armor and change clothes and then show me around town

DMaster: She shrugs her shoulders
NOV: Sure

Chance: go upstairs and take off my armor and change clothes

DMaster: You finish and head down, Novalee is waiting at the door. You two walk around and she shows you about half the town, its actually pretty big.
NOV: I only know these streets,

Chance: Chan: well let’s explore together shall we

DMaster: You end up going by this store front and there is a wonderful stove sitting out for sale, Novalee spots it
NOV: Ohhh nice.

Chance: Chan: do you want it Novalee?

DMaster: NOV: We could use a bigger stove. This cant be right its 2 GP
She looks at you, this is dirt cheap. You inquire about the price, the store owner confirms it and you buy the stove, pay 3gp and 1 silver. Thats delivery and installation. Novalee does a happy dance outside.

DMaster: you two walk around, then stop by the one eye to grab some lunch and
then head back home. Both of you notice more than one horse in the pen. Novalee taps your shoulder and points.

Chance: Nod my head. See if I am getting a tingly feeling as I go to open the door

DMaster: No tingly feeling.

Chance: Hand near my sword

DMaster: Novalee looking at you odd, getting impatient.
NOV: I dont think they would unsaddle there horse and put it in the pen if they were going to attack
she snickers

Chance: Chan: never be too careful (chuckling)
open the door to the house and go in

DMaster: Bastian is leaning against the table, in a somewhat organized armor outfit, what looks to be a staff across his back and books / files on the table.

Chance: Smile.
Chan: Bastian what the Hell are you doing here
walk over and give him a handshake

DMaster: He smiles and stands up, shakes your hand. He sees Novalee and smiles even more.
BAS: Oh, who is this?

Chance: Chan: Novalee this is Bastian

DMaster: She smiles and waves a little
NOV: M’Lord do you want something to drink for you and your friend?
Bastian furries his brow
BAS: M’Lord?!?
He is half laughing

Chance: Chan: Yes Novie, thank you. (look at Bastian) The Champion thing, you know.
smirking

DMaster: BAS: Nice to meet you Novalee.
He has some books and folders with files in them sitting on the table.

Chance: Chan: just be glad she didn’t kneel in front of me
Laugh a little while looking over the books.

DMaster: He shakes his head
BAS: I did not like how this went down. I did not vote for this… I was out voted 3 to 1
Frowns a bit and looks down at the books.

Chance: Chan: it’s okay, I understand, its how my life is going anyways

DMaster: BAS: I bought all the files and a few books.
Bastian stands up straight, looks around. You hear things too. You see Novalee is slowly walking towards you. She pulls a dagger from her boot. You and Bastian both perk your ears, you hear something outside.

Chance: pull my sword

DMaster: NOV: I saw someone pass by the back M’Lord (quietly)
Bastian grabs a pole that he shakes and two sharp knives pop out on both ends, and he reaches in his pouch
(He rolls a 8 for the enemy entrance, they do not get any special attack, and a 1 for initiative.) DM: I almost spit my toast across the table.

Writing the battle out

Suddenly both doors, front and back are kicked in, and ruffians rush in. 3 in the front, 2 in the back. Novalee looks and gives them a dirty look, “Oh hell, the doors! Thats going to be a bitch to fix.”

Bastian flings a potion to the ground and it explodes in a weird firecracker smoky boom. “Three in the front!” Bastian yells to you. Two of the men stop and take a bit of damage and temporarily blinded. The Master Witch slices the first Ruffian across the face opening his skin from cheek to cheek. Superficial damage. Novalee grabs the cold pot of water from morning tea and throws it hitting one of them on the head, doing little damage but stalling him.

Chance glances around and to the back door, “Two in back!” he yells to Bastian. One of the Ruffians was heading towards Novalee who is squaring off. Chance quickly swipes down at hits with his sword. Took the guy by surprise and it rips through his shoulder and neck. His forward movement sends him sprawling to the ground and blood splatter across both Chance and Novalee.

The first ruffian from the front goes after Bastian and the witch parries and blocks his attack while the other two are finally able to see.

The second man in the back slices with both his axes and slices Novalee’s throat deep. She gets thrown back into Chance and slumps to the ground “Novalee!!!!” Chance screams.

Ruffian takes a stab at Bastian and he sweeps his staff across, knocking the blade from the attacker. Another swipes at Chance who dodges it skillfully.

Bastian twirls his staff / spear and rips open one of the ruffians arms, blood spurting out. His second attack was more of a defensive, it makes the other one pull back and lose his next attack. “Chance… what are you doing, necklace!!!” He glances down to see Novalee.

Chance rips his necklace off, it goes flying across the room. A little power surges into you. Swings at the Ruffian who hit Novalee. The quarter elf slashes through his armor, exposing a large gash into his chest area. The guy grabs his chest area, “ahhhhh”

Bastian getting frustrated grabs his healing vial and dumps it on Novalees throat, Bastian loses his turn but hopes it was enough until Chance gets his head out of his ass and heals her.

Bastian senses something above and moves to the side. “ABOVE!” he yells. Chance did not hear in time and was not so lucky.

Two men jump on Chance, one clubbing him hard in his head. The other landing on his shoulder. Chance goes sprawling across the floorwith a chair that goes flying and tipping over the table. He quickly gets up, faster than a normal man, but he is seeing stars.

The Ruffian that was sliced through by Chance is trying to crawl for the door, and Bastian brings his daggered staff down cleanly taking off his head killing him instantly. The other one that Chance sliced open also tries to run, Chance swings and completely takes off his head. He falls to the floor motionless, blood sprays everywhere.

Bastian was hoping to get out of this skirmish without getting hurt, but that was not to be, the 2 enemies that were hit with the smoke bomb went after him. The first one he dodged and parried the attack but it set the other one up to hit him. Bastian was not quick enough and his arms gets carved, shoulder to elbow. “Fuck!” He grabs dust from his other pouch and sends it sailing into the faces of the two in front of him. Both of them stop, cover their eyes and start to cough.

Chance runs and roll past the two guys and puts his hand on Novalee, think of healing. Best I can do in this situation he thinks. As he crouches he lunges for the closest one sending his bluesteel deep into the mans stomach. “arrggg” the guy steps back.

The farthest enemy turns tail and runs out of the front door. The two that jumped on Chance attack in tandem. The one with a long sword brings it down, Chance catches his hand in mid strike but is held there. The other one that he just stabbed gets the opportunity and drives 2 daggers deep into his shoulders and neck area. Pain surges through Chance and he goes down to one knee, he looks down seeing blood pouring off him onto the floor.

Both of the Ruffians left decide to run, one heads to the front door. Bastian clips him and he goes crashing into the front wall, his weapon goes flying. He twirls his staff and sticks it deep into his leg, crippling him. He glances behind him and watches as the 2nd guy is suddenly levitating a foot off the ground, frozen. There is an Onyx Elf with deep glowing eyes standing just inside the back door.

Chance tries to stand, but stumbles a bit. Bastian runs and does an uncanny smooth tumbling move ending up in between Chance and the Elf. He puts his battle staff out aimed at her. His eyes adjust and looks…

“Anymore?” She says. “No thats the last” Chance says recognizing Khamyra, then pulling the daggers out of his shoulders, blood pouring out. He almost passes out.

“The mage!” Bastian exclaims, big smile on his face. She smirks, flicks her wrist and the ruffian flies against the wall, bones crack, and he falls unconscious.

“Warlock, dammit, I am a Warlock,” she exclaims.

Just then Khamyra’s slowly faded glowing eyes see Novalee. She runs for the elf and slides into her and grabbing at her. “Chance, what are you doing, heal her!” The Dark Elf feels for a pulse or a breath. There was none, her skin white as a ghost. Khamyra’s face flushes and looks up frantically. Chance crawls over, barely breathing himself and puts his hands on her, puts his head back and his body starts to glow blue, it fills the room. “Whoa” Bastian exclaims, eyes wide reflecting the power that is coursing through Chance.

A noise at the front door grabs every ones but Chances attention. It is Griffin, he stands there looking at the carnage and sees his Champion healing. He instinctively wants to kneel, but he does not. “Hurry it up, Guards on their way.”

Bastian grabs for his nostrium liquid that still has some left on the ground and the Dark Elf shakes her head, “That won’t bring her back Master Witch.” Bastian looks at her surprised at the comment, and he notices her eyes are starting to well up. Bastian then pours the rest on Chances shoulders hoping that will help. Chance semi collapses, blood, sweat rolling off him. He breaths heavy.

Khamyra ready to start mourning her friend, sees she is breathing again… color in her cheeks again. ‘He just resurrected her, holy shit’ she thinks to herself.

Back to turn based

DMaster: Griffin looks back through the doorless doorframe and back in.
GRI: We corralled 2 of the guys…
KHA: Thorn Gate?
He nods
GRI: Afraid so
Khamyra is on the floor with Novalee stroking her hair,using part of her shirt trying to wipe some of the blood off her. She seems to be crying a little.
KHA: Oh Novie…
Bastian is kneeling with Chance.

Chance: Chan: I can barely move Bastian, I thought this Champion stuff made it easier.
Spit blood.

DMaster: Bastian is fiddling with your necklace.
BAS: Try to heal yourself quick.
You can hear Griffin speaking with someone outside.

Chance: Grab my shoulders and give it a shot…

DMaster: they heal up decently but wow you are completely drained. Blurry vision and you can’t seem to catch your breath. Bastian puts your necklace on.
BAS: There, no crazy eyes or glowing parts.

Chance: Try and stand up.

DMaster: BAS: Not a great Idea Chance…
But you make it, holding your hand on the fireplace. You are dizzy. You wipe some blood off your face.
MAN: Dwarf, out of our way now.
You can see guards in your backyard. Then a man walks into the house, looks to be a captain and his eyes bulge. He looks around the room. Broken chair, tipped table, two men with no heads, those two heads laying about, a man against the wall in pain holding his leg, another crumpled against the stair case and not to mention the gallons of blood on the floor and the wall. He gags a bit turns and walks out quickly. You hear him throw up.

Chance: go over and check on Novalee

DMaster: She is still unconscious. Khamyra has her head propped up on her leg, she has her arm across her. She is wiping a few tears away, she doesn’t look at you. Bastian squats down, hand on pole, looks over to Khamyra.
BAS: You called me master witch… how would you know
She smiles at him
KHA: Oh believe me, we know of you
He looks surprised, and he twitches and slowly starts to smile

Chance: See how I feel, try and get to the doorway

DMaster: Guards are at the front door
GUA: Who is the head of this household?

Chance: Trying to make it.
Chan: that would be me

DMaster: The guard looks you over, blood saturating your shirt and clothes, blood splatters across your face and one side of your face is starting to bruise. He glances in and his eyes bulge.
GUA: By Animax…
Griffin steps aside and looks at him
GRI: Yeah no Thanks with that.
GUA: Please exit the building
You see other guards along the perimeter of your property, they are looking and searching

Chance: Make my way out, trying to stay steady.

DMaster: Your dizzy and your vision is blurry. Griffin is in front of you, asking you what happened.

Chance: Why the hell is Griffin asking, ok whatever, explain to him what happened quickly.

DMaster: Griffin asks if you are feeling ok.

Chance: Chan: You know I am part of the black ward we uncovered Thorn Gates plot to poison the royals during the wedding
Show my ring… oh shit.

DMaster: GRI: *AHEM* Master Chance…
Your eyes start to focus and it wasn’t Griffin in front of you, it is what seems to be a captain of the guards for Grayshale. Some of the guards are pulling out the dead ruffians, and they have the live one in chains despite him writhing in pain. The captain puts up his hand after looking at you with a completely shocked and confused look.
GUA: Sir, looks to be from… Thorn Gate.
MAN: So Thorn Gate men attacked you because of this plot thwarting?

Chance: Oh shit. Realize I said WAY too much to this captain, I need a plan… Grab my head…
Chan: Griffin, sure, thats sounds fun. Wait where am I?

DMaster: The captain looks at you even more perplexed.
CAP: Are you feeling ok? You are clearly not with the Black Ward.
Points at your hand.
CAP: but I would like to know why you are talking about Thorn Gate plots and the dead Thorn Gate residents in your house…
Griffin clears his throat loudly behind you and walks up.
GRI: Captain, I think he needs some time to rest. He is delirious, he was just in a fight here…
The Captain scowls at the Dwarf
CAP: Lets just get this guy to the town hall, he is under arrest. We can sort this out there.

Chance: shaking head as they lead me to the hall, try not to collapse.

DMaster: you go down a few roads and end in one of the only stone buildings in the town, you go through double doors. They open the cell and sit you on a bench. You are still dizzy and vision isnt great, you feel very tired.
MAN: He looks in rough shape.
CAP: You should see his house, three dead, two decapitated… blood everywhere. Some shady characters hanging around… some Dwarf who has been trying to get in my way the entire time.
MAN: Whats the charges?
CAP: impersonating authority, he thinks he is Black Ward and lying to the guards.

Chance: Lean back and try and get myself in order. Great, going to do hardtime…

DMaster: You can hear a voice, its very fimiliar. You can’t hear what is said. Bastian walks over to you leans up against the cell.
BAS: Are you Chance or are you a brainless creature from the underearth?
Chuckles.

Chance: shaking head, being quiet

DMaster: BAS: I flashed my ring and said Ill take responsibility for him, he was hit pretty bad in the head during the fight
The door is unlocked.
BAS: Don’t do anything else too dumb, my name is on the line
Laughs a bit.

Chance: Get up, nod head

DMaster: You two head back to your home, Guards still around, another guy looking over things talking with Griffin

Chance: Not saying anything as we walk to the house. Run my hands across the door frame, shaking head doors blown off the hinges

DMaster: blood everywhere, literally everywhere. A few weapons strewn about. Smells of death, sweat and blood. Novalee is on the couch, still unconscious and Khamyra not leaving her side; stroking her hair.

Chance: Chan: is she gonna be okay?
looking worried

DMaster: The Onyx Elf just nods her head

Chance: sit down in a chair quietly thinking

DMaster: The guards eventually leave. Griffin walks in
GRI: M’Lord, I am not sure what just happened there, but I am not happy with these guards. To take someone who is obviously…
Bastian mouths “M’lord?” shakes his head

Chance: Put my hand up.
Chan: Thank you Griffin, I was not myself but am feeling a bit better now.

DMaster: The Dwarf stops talking immediately and nods

Chance: Point at Griffin and Bastian.
Chan: Bastian meet Griffin, Griffin meet Bastian. Bastian he is the leader of the order.

DMaster: They shake hands.
GRI: No, Finster and Chance are the leaders, I just try to keep things in order.
Griffin takes off his armor, and grabs a door and is looking it over to see if it can be salvaged. Bastian is drinking some water that he got from the well, hands you a mug and walks over and hands Khamyra a mug.
BAS: Is she doing ok?
Khamyra nods and grabs the mug.
KHA: Thank you.
Bastian nods.

Chance: Drink the entire mug. Slam it on the table. Lean forward on the table.
Mumble “Some leader I am…”
Looking down. Slamming fist down on the table, feeling anger boil up in me (fucking dice roller!!!)

DMaster: BAS: As much fun as that was… and it was, been forever since I fought like that.
Smiles and twitches.
BAS: I have to get back.
He walks over to you. Squats down next to you and gets your attention.
BAS: (quietly) Everyone will have days like this, it is up to you to grow and learn from it. I think you will do just fine… M’Lord.
Smiles and twitches again.

Chance: Smile, shake my head and chuckle.

DMaster: BAS: If you need anything Chance, you know where to find me. The books and papers are on the counter, bloody, but they are there.

Chance: Stand up and hug the man.
Chan: thank you Bastian .

DMaster: He hugs you back and says goodbye to everyone else as he leaves. After a few minutes of quiet, other than Griffin looking over the other door, its almost 4PM. Everyone turns to the front door after hearing a knock… or the entryway with no door.
TAL: Interesting design choice, open front door, could be a little drafty…
She pulls back when she sees the room and turns and pushes someone away from the door.
TAL: Let’s just wait a minute here.
You can hear some protests.
TAL: Please just let me find out whats going on first.

Chance: Get up and walk to the door.
Chan: Talia!!!

DMaster: She walks in eyes huge looking around, seeing you.
TAL: Chance? What the hell happened here?
Looks at the blood covered floor, wall and well… you are drenched still.
TAL: You have all the fun (chuckles).

Chance: Chan: good to see you .
hugging her .

DMaster: She keeps you at a distance, you are drenched.
TAL: Love you Chance but you are douched with blood .
Victoria looks in with a basket in her hands.
VIC: Oh my god…
She backs up eyes big.
PLU: Hun, what are you doing go in… ohhh .

Chance: chuckle a bit .
Chan: give me a minute, let me change my clothes .

DMaster: VIC: I guess this isnt the best time to surprise you with a dinner.
Plugrs eyes are huge looking around. Victoria is still standing outside looking down.
PLU: What happened here?

Chance: Chan: long story .

DMaster: Talia looks over to Khamyra and Novalee back to Griffin .
They all introduce each other
GRI: M’Lord, I will try and fix your doors unless you wish for privacy.

Chance: Chan: If you can get the doors up Griffin, I would really appreciate it.

DMaster: PLU: Hey, we will come back at a better time or you can come over our place
He looks at the front door and along the floor and walls
PLU: I mean we have a front door and walls not decorated in blood.
Gives you a smile. Plugr looks at you and then Griffin
PLU: Wait did he just call you M’Lord?
Talia giggles
TAL: Dad just go with it, with Chance its ALWAYS weird
Plugr nods in agreement

Chance: Chan: more than you know my dear

DMaster: Plugr walks over to you and shakes your hand.
PLU: We are going to get going, I am sorry.

Chance: Nod my head
Chan: If you would of given me a heads up I would of at least mopped the blood off the floor.

DMaster: Plugr shakes his head and smiles, turns and walks out the door. Victoria was already halfway down the path. You notice Novalee is now awake, leaning up against Khamyra. Khamyra gives Novalee a kiss on the forehead. They get up and she walks the blonde elf to her room.

Chance: sigh as I look at my house

DMaster: TAL: DO you want me to stick around and help?
She looks around and to the Dwarf working on the hinges.

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: I miss you something terrible sis, but I am not going to be much company.

DMaster: TAL: Miss you too
She looks you up and down, crinkles her nose and waves
TAL: Take care of yourself bro.
She walks out the door.

Chance: Grab the bucket of water that Bastian had, find a mop and start cleaning.

DMaster: Griffin is making good progress on the door. Khamyra walks out, stands in the doorway.
KHA: I got her to sleep. Please check on her tonight.
She isn’t looking at anyone in particular.

Chance: Chan: I will definitely.

DMaster: She nods, walks out the back door and she is gone. Griffin stands up straight, looks down almost ashamed, and then gets back to the door. You finish mopping, and you are cleaning the walls when Griffin finishes the doors.
GRI: I am going down to the pub and grabbing some dinner for us.

Chance: Nod
Chan: Thank you very much.

DMaster: You are just about done when Griffin is back with the food, you two sit and have a quiet dinner.

Chance: Get up and walk down the hall to Novalee’s door and softly knock on it.

DMaster: no answer

Chance: open the door

DMaster: She is laying in her bed, wrapped in a blanket

Chance: walk over to the bed, after I close the door put my arm on what I think is her arm.
Chan: Novalee?

DMaster: She is just staring to the side

Chance: Chan: Are you ok?

DMaster: She shakes her head and points at her throat

Chance: eyes get wide
Chan: I didn’t heal you enough did I
tears start forming in my eyes
Chan: now I know what has been different about you, I will figure this out Novalee with all the power I got
pacing around a bit

DMaster: You look over and she is asleep again.

Chance: Quietly leave, close the door. Head back into the main area.

DMaster: Griffin is putting on his armor.
GRI: We will be here all night, I have a few people around.

Chance: Nod
Chan: Thank you again for everything.

DMaster: GRI: Of course M’Lord, think nothing of it.
He bows and walks out the front door, which seems pretty sturdy for now.

Chance: Quietly, to not wake Novalee, get water to the tub, fire up the stove, and take a bath.

DMaster: You do it fairly quiet, and you are clean. The tub was absolutely gross. You have some scars where the daggers went in, never could fully heal. You empty the tub.

Chance: After throwing on some clothes, sit on the couch, try to wrap my mind around everything.

DMaster: You sit and you fall asleep almost instantly. You wake up, its real dark in the house

Chance: let my eyes adjust and listen

DMaster: its quiet, you hear crickets outside, just a faint noise, probably from the one eye.

Chance: get up and go check on Novalee again to see if she is still sleeping

DMaster: She is sprawled across her bed, still asleep

Chance: Make sure she is covered and leave quietly. head upstairs and check on the door to my balcony.

DMaster: it is open

Chance: looking around, and close it and make sure it still locks

DMaster: the lock is broke, looks like thats how they got in. You glance out over the balcony and you see someone leaning against the well

Chance: see if I can tell who it is

DMaster: you are pretty sure its Khamyra

Chance: head downstairs and out the back door . With my hand still near my sword as I walk out the back door

DMaster: The Onyx Elf notices you.
KHA: How is Novie?

Chance: look down and sigh
Chan: she has no voice

DMaster: She nods and hands you a vial
KHA: I spoke with Bastian and he came up with that, have her put in a teaspoon in her tea twice a day, I hope that helps

Chance: Take the vial.
Chan: I shall me too
looks out into the dark, not quite knowing what to say

DMaster: She is leaning on the well, arms crossed looking down

Chance: Chan: thank you for showing up when you did

DMaster: She shakes her head, avoiding your gaze
KHA: We failed you. We were fucking late. Got intel to late.
She slaps the well in frustration, walks forward a bit.
KHA: We were at Camerondale waiting for you, when word came down you were let go from the BW and you were not even in the city.
She lets out a frustrated sigh.

Chance: Chan: Khamyra look at me
lightly touching her arm

DMaster: She jumps away. Gives you a stern look

Chance: Put head down a little, look through my hair falling in my face.

DMaster: She crosses her arms again and paces a bit.
KHA: By the time we figured out what was happening we raced here and they were already attacking
She stops and just looks out over the fields.

Chance: Chan: well the outcome could have been alot worse

DMaster: KHA: Yeah, Novie. God I feel horrible.
Khamyra turns and looks at you
KHA: DO you know what you did today?

Chance: looking down and step back a bit from her

DMaster: She walks a bit closer so she does not have to shout
KHA: Novalee was dead Chance… she was dead. I grabbed her, she was not breathing, white as a ghost and no heartbeat

Chance: Chan: We don’t know this.

DMaster: She looks up in frustration.
KHA: I do Chance, we both have been around death enough to know what it looks like.
She gets choked up a bit.

Chance: Chan: please don’t tell me another part of the prophecy fullfilled
fidgetting with my hands

DMaster: Shaking her head
KHA: You are flying through them… you raised the dead, killed a priestess, healed the unpure…
Turns around and huffs a little. Turns back around.
KHA: If I can speak bluntly, you are a kid. You almost died to some make shift ruffians and needed a master witches help.

Chance: Looks down and cross my arms. Knowing she is right.

DMaster: I pray to Finster Novalee will be ok… she was brought back from the void, or whatever they like to call it. I am sure Animax did not call on her.

Chance: still looking away from her, trying to hold my emotions in

DMaster: KHA: Let’s just keep this little miracle between us for the short term. Otherwise Griffin will push you further and too fast. You are not ready, you re not even close.

Chance: Shrug my shoulders
Chan: Sure, whatever.

DMaster: After a few minutes of silence.
KHA: Just make sure Novie gets that stuff ok?

Chance: Nod my head
Chan: yes.

DMaster: KHA: I’ll have someone here in a few minutes.
You can hear her walk away.

Chance: Head back inside, check in on Novalee.

DMaster: She is still sleeping.

Chance: Head back upstairs and try and get some sleep.

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Tuskalay (Tuesday) 7:30 AM

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DMaster: You try but its not happening, toss and turn. its about 4:30 AM

Chance: Get up, grab my sword and go sit on the balcony.

DMaster: You see smoeone down by the well… you don’t recognize the person, but you are assuming its the dark society

Chance: sit and watch from the balcony for awhile, since I am not tired. keeping hand near my sword

DMaster: you see someone walk up to your door on the balcony

Chance: Turn and look.
hand gets closer to my sword

DMaster: DARK: M’Lord, there is someone here to see you.
Its Britney , she looks a mess, red puffy eyes, tears. She walks past the Dark Society guy eyes wide.
BRI: Chance? What the hell is going on here?

Chance: Look in disbelief.
Chan: Britney? Its like 5 in the morning, what are you doing here?

DMaster: She runs and hugs you fiercly, she is balling, like when Ferellus died type of balling.

Chance: Hug her back
Chan: Hon, you ok? What happened?

DMaster: She backs up and looks at you with tears falling…
BRI: I just didn’t know what to do so I came to find you…
She shakes her head starting to sob again.
BRI: Chance, Summer Isles was just invaded, it was overrun.