First Five Minutes Written Out

The large chamber is radiating a blue light casting shadows across the contents of the room. Any movement or speech echoes a bit and the smell is sometimes overbearing.

Azatina’s eyes are huge staring at the three walking through the chamber. “Get. Out. Of. My. Stronghold.” she growls, grabbing for the buttons on her flowing gown and starting for the Priestess. The guards unsheathe their swords as does the captain who is holding them off for now. He does not want to get caught up in any action that he can’t protect his Princess.

“Azatina” Chance grabs her arm and she twirls to meet his gaze “Me more than ANYONE understands the hatred for the Priestess, but this time, you would not win” he says with certainty, still staring into her eyes.

By this time Rawek has headed over and is standing next to them, fitting with his new armor, his metal beak hanging from his belt. Velencia who is in a long flowing overcoat, dark leather pants and a red top is giving Kylaris a weird look and plugging her nose as the girl is jabbering and pointing around. The Captain is slowly getting closer to the Princess in hopes he can make a move if anything happens.

Rawek clears his throat and the Princess wheels around to meet his gaze. She shudders a bit and backs up. “M’Lady, if I may, I would like to speak with you” the birdman says, reaching out his hand.

She glances at Chance who nods in agreement, and he is hoping that this new Rawek is as wise as he has been the past day or so.

Azatina takes his hands and walks away only to have her rip it away about 10-15 feet away. “IT WAS YOU!!!!!!!!” she screams at the bird, echoing through the Chamber. The Captain of the guard rushes to her side and Rawek puts his staff out, horizontal.

“One tap and this room gets a new occupant, SQUAWK a very hungry devouring worm.” He threatens them both.

Chance glances over and does not want to add to the tension, so he walks over to the Priestess who glances over to him “I really don’t think she has any sense of smell, I can take a lot of things… that smell is not one of them” she casually says looking back at the woman who is in rags, has red scaly skin and even glows a bit.

The Quarter Elf wrinkles his nose, “It’s like body odor, sulfur and…” reluctantly sniffs “ass” he finishes with the Priestess letting out a laugh and shaking her head.

Velencia is fascinated by the portal, walks closer and the girl jumps over to her babbling something frantically. Velencia backs up eyes wide, nodding her head, hands out. Kylaris walks a little closer to the portal, puts her arm out and you can see it almost pulling at her, her arm looks to be getting sucked in. She then pulls it back out with some force and stumbles back. The woman points with her red glowing eyes big and nods.

The High Priestess nods and smiles “That would have sucked, sent to someplace where it probably smells worse than her” she shudders and backs up even more. The Champion follows suit not wanting any part of that either.

“I was expecting something more… fantastical” the evil one says looking over the hole in the wall, “Silver frame work or something. This looks like it was just… stumbled upon.”

Meanwhile, Rawek is trying to calm down the Princess who has her Captain and Guards on the ready. “My grace, I need to explain things to you, it’s important that you know, and if you don’t like my answers, I can be a shishkabob for your captain here.” he says calmly and to the point.

She doesn’t seem convinced, with her face getting flush, her body temperature starting to rise. She can feel it starting. Very faintly, symbols of red form. She curses to herself, I have been able to control it the past year calm yourself calm yourself she is saying over and over again. “You destroyed my life, you ruined… everything” she murmurs.

“You have been touched by the Kindle-kind M’Lady” he starts in, “A very rare thing and only few have ever survived that.”

Her mind starts to calm and her attention starts to focus on the bird with the staff, she is amazed that someone has knowledge of her affliction.

By then Velencia was walking over and Chance noticed too late and headed over as well knowing this could go south in a hurry.

“Yeah he was Coo-Coo for the longest time, if you pardon the pun” the Priestess says looking at the Princess who’s gaze was still on the bird. “I am still working with him to regain some of his memories.”

He squawks once and then continues “For this to happen, someone had to have helped. A touch from them is almost always fatal but to turn you into the Firebrand creature, (chirp) that takes some doing.” He glances back at the Priestess.

Azatina glances over to the tall dark haired woman and scowls “You?!??! You did this?”

The Priestess’s eyes grow big, “no no you daft girl, I didn’t even know who you were until you set me on fire, you don’t think I would have turned tail and run or had someone else take you on instead?” the tall blue eyed woman reveals and scoffs, “I do not have warm fuzzy feelings about our encounter.”

The Princesses gaze goes back to Rawek, “and… I am NOT a creature” she says in a low growling voice. “This is a curse, and I could never atone for the things I have done and the countless people I have hurt.”

They stand for a moment and Azatina looks up “you could not do that yourself you say, but who could? Who could of helped?” she asked, a little hurt in her voice.

The Bird shakes his head not really knowing.

Velencia looks at her “Most likely the 3 Thorn Gate Witches, or what used to be them. They had the power, they had the motive and well, Rawek you were off the grid for quite some time my friend, they could of made you bring up a Kindle.”

He nods and seems to be in deep thought. He then turns his attention back to Azatina.

“M’Lady” Rawek says calmly, “If you would let us do what we have to do here, in this chamber, then I will remove this curse from you. Then I promise, we will pack up and leave immediately.”

The room turns quiet, and they all look over. The Captain, Chance, Velencia and Rawek only know what is being said, and that was one hell of a statement.

“It will be gone? Like gone forever? No more buying new clothes because the others are burnt? No more meditation to help calm myself, no more…” she was going to keep on talking when Velencia interrupted.

“Yes yes, gone, back to the simpleton you once were” she says annoyed waving her hand around. “Can we pick up the pace, this is not a flower garden down here.”

Without hesitation, “deal” she says staring at the bird, eyes starting to well up “You and your goons are out of here by morning’s light, understood? If you are playing me so help me Bird I will find you,torch you and eat you with barbecue sauce.”

The Captain starts to protest only to get a glare from the Princess. He backs down and moves away giving them room.

Velencia looks up, impressed by the slam on Rawek, turns her attention to Azatina. “That’s a deal boobs, now let’s find out about this portal… and where is that damn Cleric and the Dark Society buffoons.”

As if on cue, voices come from the hole in the wall, “This is disgusting” echoes through the hole and out pops Everlee with Simone following close behind. They are wiping goo off of their clothes.

“What is that smell, not again” comes the voice from Dash who drops into the large blue glowing chamber. He is followed by Griffin and Dhinoco who are also trying to wipe off the slime.

Griffin, eyes wide for a moment staring at the portal, then looks around the room and finds you. “M’Lord, what the hell?” he says, almost storming over to you. “I look away for a minute and I turn back and you are gone!”

Chance walks over to him, “Griffin, around everyone just call me Chance, please.” he says softly, “Sorry, I wasn’t in any condition to tap you on the shoulder or yell for you. I don’t even remember getting to the room in the Stronghold.”

By now Azatina has left. She reaffirmed her threat to Rawek, said her goodbye to Chance and left, trying to close the doors the best she could behind her but they did not lock.

The red skinned girl is keeping them at a distance from the portal, jabbering. Everlee walks up to her and seems to have some report with her, understanding every 3rd word and her gestures.

“Yeah don’t get anywhere near the portal” the Cleric says backing up a bit understanding the foreign woman.

Velencia walks over to her “that would of been relevant information about a half hour ago, we already knew that.” she says in a sarcastic whip. “Stinky here let us know right away.”

Everlee glares at the Priestess. “I believe I can use my translation spell again, but I want to do it at the best time, so as not to waste it. I only have 10-15 minutes tops.” She pulls out her necklace only to have Kylaris yelp and jump back. Her eyes are huge looking at the necklace, she frantically shakes her head.

“Doba, Doba, DOBA!” she yells.

“I’m pretty sure that means, no no no.” Velencia says looking around, “or maybe, fuck fuck fuck,” she says with a smirk.

Everlee puts the necklace back under her plate and looks at her warmly, puts her hands out. “Easy Kylaris, I will put that away.”

The group huddles and after about 20 minutes they have come up with a plan. They have to find out what is on the other side, they are here, ready to go and this will confirm everything that they have said, talked about and researched. It will be Everlee and Chance going with the red woman. There was some refusal by Griffin and Dash but the Champion told them it should be safe with Kylaris and if not, we will come straight back through.

Everlee and Chance are ready, he grips his sword. Everlee touches her necklace, says a few words, then puts the symbol away. “We are ready Kylaris” she says, and the girl smiles wide understanding her.

Kylaris babbles something before she turns and jumps into the portal; it was like she was stretched out and slammed into the light.

Both Everlee and Chance glance at each other, “here goes nothing…”

The two jump in.

The Champion feels like his entire body is getting torn apart, completely disorientating but oddly it does not hurt. Suddenly he is thrown onto the ground, his stomach churns and he vomits. He glances over to see Everlee doing the same. He then glances up and sees a landscape he never thought he’d see.

The ground is a rust brownish red, cracks, dry. The horizon has some glow to it, but the sky is a dark reddish-brown. Taking a breath, he coughs, the red dust, pollutant or whatever it might be is all around. It is getting in his nose and mouth. It feels warm, but like standing a bit from a warm fire. He could see clouds, what he thought, and just barely what could be the sun. Maybe the moon, it was unclear.

To the left and right, there are walls, look like ruins, covered in this red ash. Behind them is the portal, similar to what is on the other side, just sitting in a rubble wall of sorts. In front are vast plains of the red, cracked ground. As their eyes adjust they can see buildings in the distance, and two very large ones just in range, look like towers going up for a mile.

Kylaris is standing by you two. She is babbling something and Everlee wobbles standing up and babbles back.

“We can’t linger for long, the sentries will be here soon, she said” the Cleric translates to Chance.

He wipes his mouth and looks at them both, “I don’t plan on leaving the edge of this portal, no way I am losing our way home.”

She frowns, “We won’t find much cowering by the edge of the portal… fine, just try and stay out of sight.” The two of them walk off.

Chance walks to the one wall, crouches and sits. Just taking in this completely foreign and hellish landscape. He coughs lightly not being able to breathe well. He could see, just barely, what seemed to be people moving around a cluster of what looked like ruins. Well it’s inhabited at least he thinks to himself.

After a few minutes Chance can see someone running and he stands. Everlee is hightailing it towards him and the portal “Chance, we’ve worn out our welcome” she says in between gasps of air, though the red dust is entering her body instead, “I think we need to get out of here” she continues 20 feet from the portal.

The Champion can just see behind her there are two fully armed ‘sentries’ from what he could assume, in pursuit, but they are limited in movement with all that armor on.

Chances eyes get big and doesn’t hesitate. “No need to ask me twice,” he says, jumping into the portal, followed closely by Everlee.

The two of them practically land on each other on the other side, and both fall off each other and dry heave, leaning on your hands and knees practically intertwined.

Everyone jumps back at watching them get thrown. Everlee barely audible yells, “draw your weapons!”

The group does just that as two fully armed fighters pop out of the portal. They seem to handle teleportation much better. Holding what seems to be large pieces of stone with a handle, mimicking a sword.

Chance pulls his necklace off, that stops him from gagging and he could breathe again. He stands and turns to meet the two face to face.

This stops the two sentries from moving forward, they seem to marvel at the glowing monster in front of them. “Go back to your side fighters, or be torn in two” he says with as much force and intimidation as he could (rolls a successful intimidation).

“I don’t think they understood you genius” Velencia says, grabbing her dual Kukri’s and ready to suck a soul or cause some pain.

The sentries back up, their voices are somewhat similar to Chances, guttural. They babble something, turn and jump back through.

Everyone, stunned, looks back at Everlee hoping she could understand them. Simone is helping her up and she looks around “They said do not break our truce again,” she says shrugging her shoulders.

Turn Based Starts Here

DMaster: Everyone seems a little stunned, but they are now sheathing weapons and looking around

Chance: Chan: okay just by Finster’s Fire were they and what did they mean do not break our truce again?

DMaster: They are all shaking their heads
VEL: How would we know dumbass , we didn’t even knew this existed
Everlee is coughing and spitting, it is flem mixed with the red dust

Chance: Chan: Everlee are you going to be alright?
looking over at her with a bit of worry and concern, putting my necklace back on.

DMaster: She nods her head. Simone lets her be on her own. The Cleric is wiping off her outfit, red dust everywhere
GRI: Careful where your shaking that shit off too, who knows what’s in that
Everlee frowns and then looks over to you
EVE: Where the hell were we? Was that over the ever-shimmer? Why was it so desolate and uninhabitable

Chance: Chan: I honestly don’t know, I guess it was, what among the other things I find weird is the moment I took off the necklace I could breathe normal again

DMaster: Velencia sheathes her sword, raises her eyebrow and has a smirk on her face.
VEL: You are a special kind of dumb.
Laughs
VEL: Of course you’ll breathe better…
She looks at Griffin
VEL: How… just HOW…?
Griffin fires her off a look. Everlee chuckles and then coughs

Chance: Chan: well if you have gotten off enough jabs, Priestess, what are we gonna do about this?
pointing at the portal

DMaster: Rawek looks it over, not getting to close
RAW: Well, Finster had it secured down here, we had to burrow a devouring worm to get to it
Velencia frowns
VEL: Chance you made it down here with Tits McGee, was there any kind of security or obstacles?

Chance: Chan: well the door was sealed until I waved my hand at it, so maybe I don’t know, try that again, it might seal the door shut

DMaster: Their eyes brighten
EVE: Ok, good. (cough) I am not going to try and get out through that disgusting slime filled hole, so let’s head up top.
RAW: Well it appears we have done what we needed to do here, let’s keep our word and pack up. I have to make a visit to our hostess first
The group starts to pile out.

Chance: Chan: I am coming with you of course Rawek to keep our hostess calm, now let’s see if I can seal this door back up. Because this is something no one else needs to see.

DMaster: Everyone is making their way up, not really paying attention to you. You get outside the chamber with the portal, Velencia is curious so she stuck around. She is looking around the room, her eyes flickering from the power and the symbology. She is smiling wide and oddly enough looks to be at peace for the moment.

Chance: look at the door and wave my hand thinking of sealing the door

DMaster: Velencia stops and looks at you. Nothing happens, the doors don’t move or anything. Velencia chuckles.
VEL: Say Hi to the door for me too.
She laughs and continues to look around the large room.

Chance: take off the necklace, go full champ and touch the door

DMaster: The room just lights up, the floor, some tapestries and something that caught Velencia’s eyes. The second you touch the door, they light up, the symbol forms and the doors slam shut. “THUD!”

Chance: Chan: damn door, let’s get up top then.

DMaster: She is running her hand across a dark red tapestry with a black symbol of Finster on it.
VEL: Chance, our lord LIVED here. I wonder how many artifacts are stored away, thrown away or forgotten. This place has been wiped out…
She frowns but then points to a tapestry across the room.
VEL: I saw something light up over here.

Chance: Chan: I am curious to see what we could find, but we shouldn’t linger. What is it?

DMaster: She scowls at you
VEL: We had until day break, hell its barely afternoon

Chance: Chan: you know what since you are so curious fine let’s look around
my eyes turn to slits as I look at her, go over to her
Chan: but we leave if we don’t find anything of interest to you or the society

DMaster: You pull away the tapestry and suddenly another symbol forms, its behind a tapestry she pointed to. The Priestess’s eyes light up.
VEL: Holy shit!

Chance: Chan: ahhh It pays to have me here

DMaster: You two move the tapestry, some dust flies and it looks like a secret door, leading into a small room, a closet even. Books, scrolls and some other things. You two both try to get in at once and you are piled in there like a can of sardines.
VEL: Do you mind? I want to see what’s in here.

Chance: Chan: Do I mind? Do YOU mind?!?

DMaster: She gives you a glare, then looks down and her boobs are pressed up against your arm.
VEL: You trying to cop a feel?

Chance: Shake my head and walk out of the little room, put on my necklace again.

DMaster: Griffin makes his way down
GRI: Uhhh guys, where did you go… we need you up top

Chance: Chan: come and have a look at what we found

DMaster: His eyes bulge as he approaches the wall. You are holding the tapestry up so he can see inside.
GRI: This must be some of his notes and… oh my… our Lords…
Velencia sticks her head out and gives Griffin a look
VEL: Are all you Black Society members geniuses, your IQ’s must be through the roof
GRI: Grumble
VEL: I want these, we have to speak with Azatina, I need them.
GRI: Either way we have a situation, you two need to get to the top

Chance: Chan: Great and I am guessing its not Seasoned Taters and Dukes Brew… let’s go before what is going on get’s worse

DMaster: Velencia makes her way out reluctantly. The two of you make your way up, Griffin following close behind. You get to the back entry and walk into the main entrance, the group is all there and there is one person who is sticking out like a sore thumb. Very tall, broad shoulders, dark complexion, it’s Killian. He is talking with Everlee and Simone. The Barbarian glances over, sees you and Velencia and his eyes bulge. The large entryway has Everlee, Simone, Dhinoco, Griffin and now you and Velencia in it. There are a few Magus Orion guards and their captain present too.

Chance: Chan: Killian of all People I didn’t expect to see
making my way over to him

DMaster: He doesn’t look happy. Gideon is there too at the door, not letting anyone leave
KIL: Velencia, you know you are wanted for crimes against Camerondale. I would tell you what they are but I do not have three days to spend
He gives her a serious look and a smirk.
KIL: And that damn bird over there too
Then he looks to you
KIL: Kid…
he shakes his head
KIL: Come on, THIS is who you are keeping company with now?

Chance: Chan: is there somewhere we talk in Private Killian, I know, the last person I really wanted to be hanging around with
looking over at the Priestess

DMaster: She has a resting bitch face.
VEL: I can hear you asshats.
You two walk back into the back room where that first door was.
KIL: What is it?
Looks annoyed and somewhat angry.

Chance: explain everything that has happened to him and why we are with Velencia

DMaster: After your tale, he nods his head.
KIL: Hmmmm ok. All I know is Bastian was talking about a meeting with Priestess Saundra, we are only here to be the scouts for the battalion that is getting ready to come down on this town. It’s not a small one and it’s filled with some serious firepower.
He sighs and looks down.
KIL: Our main goal is to diffuse any situation before that happens.

Chance: Chan: Listen, our hand was forced to work with Velencia. Let’s just say she had the upper hand on just about everything.

DMaster: He looks up at you and looks confused, but moves on.
KIL: I’d love to bring Velencia in but there are rumors, and that bird…
He shudders
KIL: We could be an asshole deep in underearth in a matter of minutes without our souls.

Chance: Chan: exactly Killian and even I am not strong enough to fight that. That would also delay their exit.
Look at the big man.
Chan: I know this; once we found what we were looking for, Velencia & Company is looking to leave. She has complained the entire time we have been here about leaving.

DMaster: KIL: So they are leaving then? Do we know this to be true?

Chance: Nod my head
Chan: No reason to stay anymore. Plus they made a deal and it is almost to its completion.

DMaster: He nods his head
KIL: Kid, you have to hang with better company than this, these are Legons most wanted
You two make your way back out into the entryway
KIL: OK, let them go, I expect you to be packed and moving out in an hour.
VEL: What Barbarian, don’t want to arrest me?
He glances over
KIL: It would be interesting, but I need you to get your goon squad off Magus Orion land as soon as possible… taking you in would delay that considerably.
Rawek finds Azatina, they are looking your way, he waves you over.

Chance: look over and Rawek and nod
Chan: Priestess please don’t push it we made a promise to leave and it shall be done

DMaster: She walks by the big man and smacks his ass. He jerks a little and smiles, raising his eyebrow. She turns to him
VEL: It would be interesting
Her boobs are pushed way up and Killian, well, you know Killian. He dos everything in his power not to look down her top
VEL: It would be VERY interesting
She growls playfully a little and turns to look for Azatina. In the meantime Gideon walks over to Killian protesting a bit, but he takes the big muscular man aside and talks.

Chance: smirk a bit and make my way towards Rawek and Azatina

DMaster: GRI: Chance you coming?
The group is starting to head out

Chance: Chan: I will be with you shortly Griffin
as I continue over to where Rawek and Azatina are. Velencia is talking with her and the Princess is preoccupied. She nods her head and Velencia heads back to the doors to the Finster chamber.

DMaster: RAW: Champion, I will need your assistance, for security reasons (squawk) and you requested to be here for her.
Azatina sighs, looks at you and smiles.
AZA: Great… security?
RAW: Is there a place outside we can be… alone Princess?

Chance: Chan: as long as whatever your going to do does not hurt the Princess
Giving Rawek a look

DMaster: He shakes his head
RAW: I can’t guarantee that, I know this can be done, but I do not know the process
She looks at the both of you
AZA: I don’t care, I want this out of me

Chance: Chan: well she better come out in one piece or so help me that threat she made I will see complete
as my eyes turn to slits
Chan: is that understood, Rawek?

DMaster: He looks annoyed by you and squawks like he does to Velencia. Azatina talks to her captain and you leave out a back door. The three of you walk through some buildings and about 200 yards past, a small cluster of trees and a clearing. It is somewhat hidden. You three settle into there.
RAW: This will take a moment,
He cuts himself, rubs the blood on his staff, taps the ground. After a minute Azatina is looking anxious
AZA: Is this working?

Chance: my hand is instinctively on the necklace as I watch this

DMaster: Rawek nods
RAW: Sorry my princess, Kindles live close to the core, it takes them a while to reach us… it will probably not be a good mood and can only be outside the underearth for a very short time
Rawek notices that you have your hand near your necklace and knows that is the suppression of your power.
RAW: Yes, yes Champion, good idea
After another 3-4 minutes, the ground starts to smolder
RAW: Ok, give him room
The three of you back up. This fire engulfed creature climbs out of the earth, the heat from it is intense

Chance: eyes turn to slits watching as I grip the necklace back up a bit more.

DMaster: Azatinas eyes glow, her body is almost changing without her wanting it too. She instinctively throws her cape away from her.
AZA: No, no… uggg I don’t want to change!
She backs up even further
The Kindle speaks in a gruffy weird voice
KIN: Rawek, what do you want, Bird!
Raweks eyes slit
RAW: You don’t talk to me that way Kindle
They glare at each other for a short moment, then the creature notices Azatina. You can’t tell eyes or anything but you can tell movement
KIN: My Child…
Her eyes are huge, flickering with reflection and wanting to change over in the presence of this underearth creature.

Chance: My eyes get bigger and I grip the necklace tighter just watching

DMaster: AZA: Ch-ch-child?
RAW: Ahhh you must of helped create her
KIN: Yes. You don’t remember? You were with her and those two witches
RAW: I knew it… no Kindle. I was not well at the time. Was one gray and the other, purplish?
From what you can gather, he is still staring at Azatina

Chance: I am silently watching this play out as I listen

DMaster: KIN: One was gray the other, was always trying to touch me and she giggle a lot
Rawek nods.
RAW: That would be Vesta. CHIRPS I know you have limited time, so to the point; She does not want this gift any longer
The Kindle looks at Rawek, then back to her
KIN: I am impressed you are still alive, it is a testament to your strength and heart.
It shutters, the fire sparks a bit, some grass is smoldering. Rawek looks at the Princess
RAW: Unless you want to walk into the stronghold naked, I would suggest undressing
She doesn’t hesitate. She quickly unbuttons her gown, it drops to the ground, her undergarments also just drop to the ground. You notice they are not nearly far enough away but you did not want to interrupt. The Kindle approaches her, you can see the heat shimmer off of it. Her body starts to cover in a dark brown scale and she lights up like a torch. You can hear her gasping and in some discomfort.

Chance: try not to stare as she undresses. Turn my eyes to Rawek and the kindle.

DMaster: They hold hands. The flames connect into a huge one. The ground is on fire, smoke billowing up. You back up, its intense. So does Rawek… he looks around hoping nothing big catches fire. but it is kind of too late, grass is on fire, branches are smoldering. A weird whooshing sound, and Azatina screams and collapses. The Kindle is shuttering
KIN: It is done, I can’t stay any longer, it is much too cold here for me
RAW: Thank you Kindle, you have done me a great service I shall not forget.
It glances at you, then at Rawek and then at Azatina… goes to the burnt hole it came from and drops down into it. Azatina is motionless on the ground, naked

Chance: wait till its gone and then run over to Azatina. checking to see if she is okay

DMaster: she is breathing, but she is out cold
pardon the pun
RAW: Is she ok?
He comes over looking

Chance: Grab her cape
Chan: she appears to be but she is still out cold
Wrap her in her cape.
Chan: Thank You Rawek
giving him a small smile as I make sure she is covered.

DMaster: He nods
RAW: Make haste, half the trees are smoldering, the ground is torched there is bound to be someone noticing
You pick her up and walk her to the back door, go through the back, into the entryway where the Captain sees you. He runs over to you. By now the entryway is empty.
CAP: How did it go?
He is looking her over with concern.

Chance: Chan: I think it worked Captain, Rawek would be able to answer that more with certainty
look over at the Rawek as I am saying this

DMaster: The Bird is gone, he did not follow you in. The Captain guides you up some stairs and into an elegant room. You walk over to the bed and lay her down. She seems to be moving a bit.

DMaster: the cape opens and the captain’s eyes bulge seeing her bare breasts.
CAP: What is the meaning of this???

Chance: Chan: was the only way to make sure her clothes didn’t burn Captain, when the kindle and her touched
turning my head so I am not looking at Azatina but at the Captain

DMaster: He is furious looking at you.
AZA: Captain, it’s ok. Chance has seen me naked many times
Her meek voice calls out, as she covers herself up

Chance: Smile real big.
Chan: Azatina you are awake

DMaster: CAP: He has?
AZA: Not like that, when I turn Captain, what do you think happens to my clothes?
He stops and thinks, then a look of realization washes over his face
CAP: Sorry Mast Chance
She reaches her hand out to yours, her eyes welling up a bit getting emotional.
AZA: Give us a moment Captain?

Chance: touch her hand and smile and blush a bit
Chan: How are you feeling Princess?

DMaster: She smiles, the captain makes his way to the door.
AZA: Weak… and very tired and dammit Chance, I am Azatina.
She gives a weak chuckle.
AZA: Thank you… now maybe I can get back to a normal life.

Chance: Chan: well I would hope so Princess… errr Azatina…

DMaster: She shakes her head.
AZA: Let Rawek know that I appreciate what he did… even if it was on terms to leave my damn kingdom
She looks tired but very happy, a few tears of what you assume are of joy.
AZA: Thank you for watching over me, now I know why you are the Champion of the court. Bozzy is a smart man. Safe journey home.

Chance: Chan: Thank you.
giving her a small smile, gently pat her hand and give her a kiss on the cheek. Turn away and head down.

DMaster: The captain takes you downstairs
CAP: Your horse, that gallant black one? It is in our stables, I am sure you want to ride it home and thank you for what you did for The Princess…

Chance: Nod my head and smile.
Chan: it’s what I do Captain

DMaster: you head out, grab the horse, jump on it and ride out towards the camp. You meet up with Killian again making sure the army leaves. You exchange some pleasantries, meet up with Griffin and start to ride home. The group makes it to Orc Snout, grab some dinner, grab some rooms and sleep.

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Freya (Friday) 7:00 AM

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DMaster: Griffin wakes you. and you get dressed, eat a mediocre breakfast, head to the stables, grab Toby and head out with Griffin and Dash. It’s 8:00 AM, mix of sun and clouds, warm but really windy.
GRI: We should make it to the Shale by Dinner time
DAS: Oh! Wonder what Novalee is making?
Griffin smacks his lips

Chance: Chan: wonder how Khamyra has been holding up since I was gone
smirking and then bust out laughing thinking of two kids running around.

DMaster: GRI: Probably enjoying the vacation
He gives you a smirk, Dashes eyes light up.
DAS: Ohhhhhh snap!
Dash giggles

Chance: Chan: you wait till we get home dwarf for that I owe you a duel
chuckling

DMaster: After a few short stops, you ride into Grayshale, ride up to the homestead

Chance: smile gets big as we ride up to the homestead and hop off Toby and lead him into the pen, and then with purpose head inside still with a big smile on my face

DMaster: you hear someone running down the stairs, you walk in only to get practically tackled. Khamyra is literally wrapped around you, her lips instantly on yours

Chance: kissing her back deeply

DMaster: Griffin and Dash get out of the way and keep walking in, then Dash stops.
DASH: Damn… wish someone would do that for me…
Luella walks right up to the Ranger and plants one on him. He is frozen, Griffin walks by and chuckles
DAS: I… uhhh… I… whoa… wow
LUE: Yeah… you’ll need new knickers after that. Nice tent.
she smirks and walks back over to the table. Dash walks gingerly to the table and sits down, breathing kind of heavy.

Chance: lift Khamyra up and look into her eyes
Chan: I missed you my love

DMaster: She smiles real big, puts her hands on your cheeks and you two touch foreheads just enjoying the moment you are back together.

Chance: Chan: and Dash you better go check your trousers
looking over to him giggling

DMaster: Khamyra looks over and laughs at Dash who looks like he needs some cold water. She is still hugging you
KHA: Missed you too.
Griffin is taking off his gear.
GRI: Meeting in an hour, so everyone be ready

Chance: Chan: thank you for that handkerchief by the way it came in very handy

DMaster: She gives you a scolding look
KHA: Dammit…

Chance: Chan: what can I say?
looking into her eyes and hug her tighter as I am still hugging her I will make my way towards the stairs

DMaster: You can hear your son yammering away
KHA: They missed you too
Both of you make it up to the top, you hug and kiss them both. In the meantime Novalee and Trinity grabbed food at the one eye, and brought it home. Everyone is getting ready to eat. You bring the kiddos down and help try to feed them, mostly unsuccessfully. Idle chit chatter ensues. Dash retelling the story of the stinky girl and Luella teases him
LUE: Might have actually had a chance with her!
Everyone laughs. Eventually everyone is done, fat happy & full. Cullun leaves and comes back with a quill, book, and parchments. The table gets cleared
The kiddos are getting sleepy. Khamyra puts them to bed and you get a chance to eat your food.

Chance: nibble on my food and be sure to grab some of the one eye ale before the meeting gets started

DMaster: you are just about done and the meeting starts. Cullun calls the meeting
CUL: On this 20th day of Petalgreen, year 249 of the third era, we begin this meeting.
GRI: Well, a lot happened, so everyone get comfy and try not to drink too much
You go over:

• Riding a day and a half, staying at Orc Snout
• Running into Velencia and Rawek.
• Getting captured, thrown in the hole
• Meeting Stinky or Kylaris
• The long conversation with Velencia
• you and dash getting jumped, and the battle
• You frenzied
• Azatina being there, taking you to a room
• Telling her why they are there
• Searching the stronghold
• Finding the portal
• Going through
• Coming back
• Finding Black Ward in the stronghold
• Riding home

GRI: I wonder if Velencia got those books, so much was happening, I was getting pushed everywhere.
Culluns eyes light up, stops writing for a moment.

Chance: Chan: with that… She was talking with Azatina, but I am not sure what happened after that.

DMaster: DAS: What Velencia wants, Velencia usually gets so I am going to say yes

Chance: Chan: I just wanted to see that promise Rawek delivered to Azatina so I don’t care about the Priestess, having to deal with the Black Ward that was not how I wanted to run into them

DMaster: you guys finish your tale, you talk about how Azatina is not a firebrand anymore.

Chance: Chan: at least one good thing came out of our trip

DMaster: GRI: So #1. What truce? What was that land that chance went to? Those sentries were pretty badass and serious.
The discussion starts, nothing much was said except, you got a bad look from Khamyra when she heard you went through the portal and:
CUL: Nothing. I have nothing, other than the fact no one has ever crossed the ever-shimmer.

Chance: Chan: well not a place I would recommend for a vacation, between the way the land looked and the air was it was rather unpleasant

DMaster: GRI: Rawek is back, he seems stable, but his beak is so far up Velencia’s ass
DAS: You should of saw the Devouring worm, oh my god, it smelled, not as smelly as the girl, and the gooey slime down the hole into the chamber
Everyone starts laughing at Dash all excited. They discuss the dangers and other things involving the two.
GRI: Velencia told me that she would put Reneta back in herself when they got home. I am praying to Finster she holds tru to that statement. Even though Rawek did some nice things, do not think the bird is some nice guy or bird… that blonde girl in the tent Chance? Yeah… Her throat slit, drained and then fed to the worm. Did it right in front of me.
Griffin shutters
GRI: Rawek didn’t even hesitate

Chance: Just let the conversation go. Add in what I have too.

DMaster: You talk more about things, but the meeting runs for a while. There is knock on the door
DAS: Errrr there was a guard at the front door
Everyone is on alert, Griffin grabs his sword, walks to the door, touches his necklace, a small bubble flashes around him. The Dwarf opens the door. Reneta falls over into the entryway after being leaned up against the door.
GRI: Renny!

Chance: eyes getting big seeing her

DMaster: He looks up and you can see some horses high tailing it down the road, she is motionless

Chance: run over to her and check her

DMaster: Griffin is holding her
GRI: She is breathing, thank Finster
He is stroking her hair
GRI: She held up her side of the bargain…
He mumbles.

Chance: Chan: lets get her over to the couch Griffin

DMaster: You two carry her over, she is not a small girl
CUL: I’m Calling it, that’s the meeting

Chance: nod my head at Cullun
Chan: might I suggest we all give them some space
looking at the room

DMaster: everyone agrees, They disperse. Khamyra takes your hand and heads up to the loft. You two have a nice moment and fall asleep in each other’s embrace. You get up to take care of the stinky kids, put them back down and fall back asleep.

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Saturlay (Saturday) 6:00 AM

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DMaster: You wake up and stretch, looking around. Khamyra is up, she has one of them on the boob

Chance: quietly sit up and just marvel at the sight for a minute and get a big smile on my face. Then quietly get up and grab some clothes and change into them and head downstairs so as to let Khamyra do her motherly duty.

DMaster: You get to the table, hang out with Novalee who gives you a hug, welcoming you back properly. It is cloudy, warm and humid, light winds. The morning starts everyone is getting up
Griffin is up and everyone asks about Reneta, and he says she is groggy but doing ok. 8:30 AM, the door opens, one of your underlings sticks his head in.
UND: Two guards from Camerondale to see Chance

Chance: Chan: just grand now I have to deal with them
looking at everyone in the room

DMaster: Two well armed guards enter.
GUA: The Royal court requests the presence of Chance Axion immediately

Chance: shake my head.
Chan: as they wish, please give me a moment looking at the guard

DMaster: They nod. Khamyra looks over the railing eyes wide. Everyone is looking at them, and they seem a bit taken back by the amount of people in the house.

Chance: Chan: Griffin make sure everyone stays safe and I do mean everyone
look up at Khamyra, kiss two fingers and make a gesture to her

DMaster: Griffin is stuffing toast in his mouth putting on his overcoat
GRI: Wait up I’m coming with you.
Khamyra smiles and mouths “love you.”

Chance: Smile and mouth it back.

DMaster: You and griffin get on the horses and ride to camerondale, you get escorted into the castle. There are 2 (5) stars at the double doors, and you see Your buddy Braylen from the Black Ward.

Chance: just giving him a look, look over at Griffin and sigh a bit
Chan: I am sure this can’t be good Griffin
shaking my head

DMaster: He sees you and looks confused, looks at his papers
BRA: What the hell are you doing here? Damn you’re on the list. Only you, the Dwarf stays out here.
You are let into the throne room

Chance: walking into the throne room I look around immediately

In Attendance

 

 
Chance: eyes getting big seeing Jerry. still having to control myself seeing the Queen, clear my mind.

DMaster: The former King, Jeramiah is by a far table, in a heated argument with Cassie. You can only guess why, probably about the prophecy. Xavier is trying to referee it. The Prince is talking with Affinity by the thrones at the top of the short staircase. Everlee is standing there twiddling her thumbs glancing around. Killian is looking over some things on a table, looking bored. A man you remember as Ronnald sits at a table looking over a few parchments. Everlee sees you and walks over.
EVE: Do you have any idea what is happening?

Chance: Chan: no clue. All I know is I was summoned and as the Champion of the Court it’s not like I can say no.
smirking
Chan: but I guess we are gonna find out.

DMaster: King Bozutto gets on the stairs and scolds Cassie and Jeramiah who are just glaring at each other right now. Affinity sits in her throne, puts her hands in her lap and looks out.
BOZ: Thank you everyone, sorry to have taken you away from your daily life, please sit.
He points to chairs that have been arranged around the two thrones and short staircase.
BOZ: We have a few things to discuss…
He looks at you directly and Everlee

Chance: Go sit down. Thinking to myself here it comes. Look over at Everlee

DMaster: The King walks towards you.
BOZ: Chance and Everlee if I may? You two traveled to Knightsmoor…

Chance: Nod my head, stand up.

DMaster: BOZ: What the fuck were you doing camped outside of Knightsmoor, creating a frenzy… you know we had 2 battalions armed and ready to march on you? What were you thinking?!
He says loudly, echoing through the chamber. Everyone is taken aback by his tone and words. Affinity stands up and walks to him. She gives him a look. He glances at her, pauses and nods.
BOZ: Pardon the outburst, I am just a little upset.
Everyone looks over to you and Everlee.

Chance: Looking over at Everlee, giving her a look
Chan: you took the lead on this Everlee so why don’t you explain it.
DMaster: She gives you a dirty look
EVE: Oh I did? Ok, sure.
She clears her throat.
EVE: Chance and his goons were sitting outside of Knightsmoor wanting to invade because of some rumors about a portal they just found out. Velencia brought her army, Rawek was there chirping and chipping in… setting traps for guards.

Chance: Eyes bulge
Chan: What? Wait! No… Everleee
Growl a little.

DMaster: EVE: I was working on the bidding of our High Priestess, investigating things she felt was a threat…

Chance: Chan: that is not how it was and you know it.
shooting her a look.

DMaster: She shrugs her shoulders
EVE: Well then YOU answer the questions then.
She shakes her head annoyed at you.
BOZ: Enough! Sorry I asked dammit. Chance, I have it on good authority that you were working in tandem with the Religious order of Animax, why bring in Velencia?

Chance: Chan: yes we were working with the order M’lord second of all M’lord I have no control over that Nasty Bitch, Sorry M’lord I mean meant Velencia. She was forcing our hand to work with her M’lord

DMaster: BOZ: Are you feeling well Champion? If you say M’Lord one more time I swear…
everyone chuckles

Chance: Look embarrassed, nod my head

DMaster: Cassie stands up.
CAS: Chance gets excited so… I will try and help if I may
The King glances over and nods.
CAS: Chance you need to concentrate on what you are about to say, there are some serious allegations pending right now. We started to receive reports about an army camped outside Knightsmoor, That started 9 days ago. When did you and your group leave for Knightsmoor?

Chance: Chan: that would be four days ago we just returned last night

DMaster: Cassie looks over to the King and nods. He seemed relieved.
CAS: Who was with you on the journey?

Chance: Chan: Griffin, Dash, myself, Everlee, Simone and Dhinoco.

DMaster: She smiles.
CAS: Why did you journey to Knightsmoor?

Chance: Chan: to work with the order per our discussion with your High Priestess

DMaster: CAS:When you arrived what did you find?

Chance: Chan: well unfortunately when we got there we came upon Velencia and her army
gripping my fists a bit tighter

DMaster: CAS: So, what you should have said in the first place is that you did not travel with, nor did you know that Velencia was there.
She gives you a small disappointing smile. Then looks over to the King, touches her arm and then walks back and sits down.

Chance: nod my head

DMaster: BOZ: Dammit Chance, lead off with that…
he sighs and Everlee has a smirk on her face

Chance: shaking my head and shoot Everlee a look

DMaster: Bozutto steps back a bit, head down thinking. Then looks up.
BOZ: So what did you find there?

Chance: Chan: The long and short of it all, we were captured then… *Tell the tale except about the part where Velencia can’t eat my soul*

DMaster: Everyone is quiet after your tale. Jeramiah gets up, looks at Bozutto and he nods.
JER: You were on the other side of the ever shimmer… You and Everlee are the first people from here to visit there.
He glances over to one person, who was almost hiding in the room, Ronnald.

Chance: Chan: It didn’t even feel like a place that should be on Legon. Not booking there for my next vacation.
Giving Jeramiah a small smile

DMaster: EVE: You could barely breathe over there. They were not too friendly either.
The guy who read the events of the war during the victory celebration walks into the circle of chairs. Cassie perks up.
CAS: Jerry, is this wise?
BOZ: Please just keep it minimal, knowing anything is dangerous, but I believe this part is about the past.
JER: Ronnald is the man who knows the prophecies, he gives us alerts when something happens, NEVER before its time.
He looks down at his papers and looks about and talks.
RON: Many centuries ago there was a battle of gods

Chance: looking over as he starts talking

DMaster: RON: Two actually, Animax and someone by the name of Immryllion, or better known as the Iron Wench.
Everlee’s eyes practically pop out of her head

Chance: eyes perk up hearing that name

DMaster: EVE: What???!
He nods
RON: Legend says it spilled into the physical realm, god vs god, man vs man. It was cataclysmic. Destroying the land, making it inhabitable.
JER: I think that is what you and Everlee visited
RON: Animax was victorious, and he took his followers across the ever shimmer to a lush paradise leaving the defeated god in the land of what they called the red death. Where you visited is their most sacred place, from my research, it’s ground zero for that battle that took place.

Chance: looking over at Everlee with my eyes really big. Go to say something and just stop not knowing what to say

DMaster: RON: That is all the scrolls say about that event, other than this Iron Wench was once in the God Plane… and she was cast out.
EVE: The Centuries that came through the portal said something about a truce

Chance: Chan: and not to break it again

DMaster: They look a Ron and he shakes his head
RON: That I am unsure about, it could be a truce of Animax followers and this Iron Wench’s followers… but there is nothing else I could find. I do not think Animax had any truce with Immryllion, he just cast her out.

Chance: Chan: well this portal was sealed behind a door that it seems only I could open
looking down and taking a deep breath

DMaster: Bozutto scoffs
BOZ: A devouring worm found its way there huh? I don’t think its sealed at all.
Jerry looks at Ronn
RON: Are you sure M’Lord?
CAS: Jerry. Come on. Come on.
He nods
RON: Without getting into details, this Iron Wench is mentioned in the upcoming prophecies. Again I will not speak of details, but there is a reason why Animax and Finster have taken notice.
Cassie’s face is red and interrupts.
CAS: Let’s leave it at that shall we?

Chance: knowing when Cassie is like that to just keep quiet or face her wrath
slumping my shoulders

DMaster: Bozutto, who was pacing a bit, stops to look at Everlee.
BOZ: Everlee, is Anicorn back together?
Everlee stands.
EVE: No Your Grace
BOZ: This was Saundra’s doing? Bringing you into it? What is her name, Simone?
Everlee nods
BOZ: We will have to meet about this, not happy at this reunion
Everlee sighs and nods
EVE: On a side note, Simone is a good friend of mine, just because we are together does not mean we are reforming the Anicorn.
He stops, gives her a thoughtful look and Bozutto nods. Everlee sits.
BOZ: Killian, if I may?
KIL: Of Course M’Lord I am here to serve
He stands.
BOZ: Then why do we not have Velencia in the dungeons or that batshit crazy bird Rawek?
Killian’s eyes bulge a little and looks around
KIL: Decisions had to be made and I made them, right or wrong.
The King confronts the huge man.
KIL: We could have tried to detain the Priestess. Then fight off 50+ well armed men and women. Then face the little known fact that she can extract souls… plus it would have impeded her exit from the land by days. That was far too high a price to pay to bring someone in.
He stands tall, looking at the King.
KIL: To add to your heinousness, Rawek could tap the floor and fill the strong hold with Darklings and kill everyone in sight for miles, again, far too high a price to pay when other things were higher on the priority scale.

Chance: Nodding my head at that statement remembering my battle with the darklings

DMaster: Bozutto quietly turns and walks to the throne, he walks to Affinity and looks at her. They talk quietly. He seems to really need her input. Cassie smiles a bit knowing this. Killian sits back down.
BOZ: I hope everyone understands why this meeting is taking place. Our allies were threatened and we needed answers to some of the questions. Chance, is Princess Azatina alright after her transformation?

Chance: Chan: well as a promise to leave Rawek said she would be cured of her what’s the word affliction

DMaster: He looks at you, everyone does
BOZ: She is no longer a firebrand? That was what they did? But how, what?
Affinity seems a little annoyed at the subject matter.

Chance: Chan: Well, we huddled in a small clearing *tell the story of how she lost the curse*

DMaster: The King is nodding his head.
BOZ: Well at least one good thing happened. Chance, please stay, the rest wait out in the entryway please.

Chance: sigh a bit hearing this but nod my head

DMaster: the room empties, Cassie takes you to a corner
CAS: The allegations against you are not good. Surprising even.

Chance: Chan: I can only imagine.
gripping my fists tight

DMaster: CAS: You were with, helping and working with Velencia and Rawek, they have like 100 counts against them in Camerondale among other realms. Sorry to have interjected but I had to calm you down, you tend to not answer questions and piss people off, trail off and talk about weird shit…
BOZ: Chance please come over here.

Chance: Walk over to the front of the stairs.

DMaster: Cassie follows. All that is left is Bozutto, Affinity, Xavier and Cassie. The doors open. Saundra walks in with purpose with some guards protesting.
SAU: Excuse M’Lord, what is the meaning of this?
Bozutto twirls around eyes wide
BOZ: Excuse me My Priestess what? What is the meaning of bringing Everlee and Simone back together? What is the meaning of sending Chance on a fool’s errand and what is the meaning of this “rising power” called the Iron Wench?
He says walking up to her, standing up to her. Xavier interjects
XAV: All due respect My King, you do not talk to the Priestess like that
Bozutto glares at Xavier. Affinity walks over and takes the King aside and calms him down. Cassie shakes her head

Chance: Just stand there waiting.

DMaster: Bozutto returns to the Priestess and apologizes. You see Bozutto kiss Saundra’s hand and she blesses him. They say a few things and she leaves. He returns to you.
BOZ: Chance you put me in a bad situation. Three other counts have been removed from your docket, but one remains. You have been accused of aiding known criminals of the Kingdom of Camerondale.

Chance: Eyes get real big.

DMaster: BOZ: Because of the circumstances and the reason you were there in the first place, we are presenting you with a choice.
He looks back to Affinity. She steps forward and smiles at you.
AFF: Chance, I don’t think you want to spend any time in the dungeons, so in return for leniency we need you to perform a job for us, or a quest you might say.

Chance: Chan: Ok. I am all ears.

DMaster: AFF: We know of the second place that grows this, Midnight Jade, we want you to travel there, investigate… the proper way and help evaluate the threat or if there is even one. See if there is a “portal” and if so where it goes too.

Chance: Chan: Reasonable. I accept.

DMaster: They nod and smile.
BOZ: Ok, please wait out in the entryway, send in Killian please.

Chance: Walk out.
Chan: Killian, you are up.
still looking down and feeling completely terrible for the events.

DMaster: You get a tug on your sleeve and you turn to see your mom.

Chance: Chan: MOM!!
Give her a big hug.

DMaster: She welcomes it and embraces you back.
JOS: It’s been a while son, I never get to see you anymore.
You two chit chat for a while. She hands you some finger food and some drinks. In the meantime Killian comes back out frowning, grabs some food and stuffs it in his mouth. Everlee heads in. Your Mom hugs you again and gets back to work. Everlee comes out, eyes wide, sits on a bench. After a few minutes you are all invited back in. You sit in chairs again.
BOZ: We feel like we have everything settled. Killian, you will lead this expedition to what is it called? Wishbone Way? Chance, Everlee you will be going as well. Rohlia will accompany you as well. But you will have 4 guards, a scribe and 2 squires. We are going to do this right. Any sign of trouble, aka what did you call her Chance, the Nasty Bitch? You keep your distance and let us know.

Chance: Chan: anything I can do to make this right I will

DMaster: Bozutto looks at you, smiles and nods
CAS: You will leave Monday morning.

Chance: nod my head still feeling defeated for the situation in hand

DMaster: BOZ: If there is another portal we will need to know where it goes to, and if it is to the red death, then you need to dismantle it, or secure it long term. With Thorn Gate gone, you can travel without fear of attack. It is a 3 day ride there, so prepare yourself to be away for at least 8-10 days.

Chance: Chan: This should go over like a puddle of piss in a beer drinking contest.
chuckling a bit as I look up

DMaster: Everyone looks at you, looking confused. Cassie shakes her head shrugs her shoulders

Chance: Chan: Oh nevermind.

DMaster: BOZ: I apologize I have to excuse myself, I have matters to discuss that I could not put off
Everyone stands and bows as he leaves. That was cue for everyone else to get up and walk out.
KIL: Hey Kid

Chance: bow as he leaves
Chan: yes, Killian I am sorry for what happened

DMaster: KIL: No, not a big deal, shit happens
He gets in real close and is talking in hushed tones.
KIL: So Princess Azatina was cured… did she you know… did I miss that?
Cassie starts to giggle from across the room. Killian looks over blushing a little.

Chance: Smirk, shake my head.
Chan: yes she did, otherwise they would have been a pile of ash.
start to chuckle a bit

DMaster: KIL: What? I just find it fascinating she had to get naked all the time
Affinity looks up after organizing some papers.
AFF: Yeah? I think most men would find it fascinating.
She gives you and Killian a playful glance

Chance: Chan: well not all of us find it fascinating
looking away turning a bit red

DMaster: Cassie chokes on that comment, half laugh half well, choke.
AFF: Oh yeah… uh huh. Still a terrible liar
Cassie is flushed trying not to laugh again. She walks over to the to of you, the only ones left.
CAS: I wanted to go, but the King said no (pauses) I might find a way into it yet

Chance: looking over and smirk
Chan: I am sure you will just charm your way right into it.
chuckling, trying to change the subject with Affinity

DMaster: She is walking over too, reads you.
AFF: Not going to work chance (she says in a singing tone knowing what you are trying to do)
They giggle and chuckle. She is handing you and Killian some papers, plans, ec, where to meet what to bring

Chance: looking the papers over thinking maybe Affinity might stop trying to read me

DMaster: Eventually you exchange pleasantries and you walk out. The entryway is still armed to the teeth.

Chance: walk out the throne room looking around for Griffin

DMaster: he is on a bench outside throwing bread to some birds. He gets up and walks over to you
GRI: Lets go, I want to get back to Reneta, tell me what happened on the way

Chance: Chan: yes let’s get out of here I have had enough politics and religion for one day
shaking my head

DMaster: you tell him what happened, as you ride back
GRI: I guess we won’t have to protect you with that crew and if Cassie goes yikes, that’s one formidable group.

Chance: Chan: well I need to make things right after our hand was forced, I am just lucky it went this way instead of the way it could have went

DMaster: GRI: I doubt it would of went to far, you are the Champion of the court, mind you they might of taken that away from you
You ride up to the homestead and there are 3 men in dark red robes outside the door, Dash keeping them at bay

Chance: Chan: oh fucking grand not what I need now

DMaster: Griffin grumbles
GRI: Velencia is here

Chance: looking at Griffin as we ride up seeing the robed figures
Chan: Damn it, I don’t need this now, if they find out she is here. dammit!
shaking my head and jumping off Toby, put him in the pen.

DMaster: Griffin jumps out and gets in between Dash and the robed men. You head in, Cullun, Trinity and Luella are at the table drinking. They look at you then look up to the loft

Chance: Walking up to the loft area trying to keep my anger in check

DMaster: Khamyra is on the edge of the bed smiling, The two kids are playing with Velencia who is on the ground with them. After a few minutes, the usual barbs are tossed. Velencia bought them gifts, a wooden sword for the Cralen, and a stuffed tiger for the Krishana. Velencia then hints that Chance got in trouble.
VEL: Yeah I heard. You got sent to the Corner, bad Chance
Khamyra looks confused

Chance: Chan: damn politics and religion
shaking my head and find a chair to plop down into

DMaster: Velencia is oddly sweet and tender with the kids, smiles and goo goo’s
VEL: Khamyra, they are precious
KHA: I know right?
VEL: It’s odd
KHA: Don’t say it.
The dark elf smiles
KHA: OK, say it
VEL: They look like you, thank god
Khamyra lets out a laugh, the Kids seem to like Velencia

Chance: shaking my head and find a chair to sit in and just watch biting my tongue hard

DMaster: She stands up, walks over to a bag
VEL: Here are some of the books from the Stronghold. I went back and got them. Azatina was so preoccupied about becoming boring, she just let me go back down. Cullun will probably like them
Griffin makes his way up
VEL: Oh Dwarf, are you happy your girl is home?
He looks down
GRI: Thank you.
Khamyra looks over to him shocked a bit, Velencia looks at him
VEL: I’m sorry did you just say thank you to me?
GRI: Yes, now shut up about it
She laughs and he smirks.
VEL: Listen, I just came here to visit these sweethearts, give you some books and trinkets and to see how Reneta is doing.
She starts for the stairs, then stops.
VEL: and also make fun of Chance

Chance: shoot her a look
Chan: Before I say something I am going to regret I think I need some air

DMaster: Griffin grabs your arm.
GRI: No stay. Tell her. I don’t want any more wires crossed

Chance: look over at Velencia
Chan: fine because you asked Griffin

DMaster: She looks at you
VEL: well don’t keep me in suspense

Chance: go on to explain to what is going on
Chan: as part of me making things right with Camerondale I have to go to wishbone way, I don’t want you and your people anywhere near there

DMaster: VEL: Well… damn. Your heading to Wishbone way? No worries Chump, After talking with you, I realized that we can’t do shit without that gem thing, so why would I go there now?
Khamyra is nodding her head
KHA: Yeah makes no sense, unless you didn’t tell them about the door to the Hall of Whispers

Chance: Eyes get big
Chan: Uh no. I’d rather not go down that path if I don’t have too.
Give her a look
Chan: look I just want to make things right for once and maybe not have to deal with you for awhile Priestess

DMaster: VEL: wow, he didn’t and for once, maybe he did something right.
She laughs and starts for the stairs, stops in front of you
VEL: Such a sour puss
Puts her hand to your cheek and playfully slaps it a few times as she duck lips (not hard)

Chance: eyes turn to slits even though it was playful

DMaster: she heads down the stairs with Griffin talking about Reneta. Khamyra gives you a hug and kiss

Chance: hug and kiss her back trying to calm down

DMaster: KHA: You are going on another fool’s errand
She sighs
KHA: Another week or two away from the kids.
You two enjoy some time with the kiddos, Velencia eventually leaves. Novalee is cooking up a great dinner. Khamyra tells you that you can’t breathe a word of the quiet gem to anyone, if they know and you dragged them out there it could cause some serious shit. She goes on to explain why she doesn’t hate Velencia. She could have wrecked havoc on the when she was captured but she didn’t. When the chips are down, she will be there fighting and she is in love with your children and under her protection. You have a wonderful meal with the Order, get a minute to make love to Khamyra, fall asleep.

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Starday (Sunday) 7:00 AM

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DMaster: You get up, do the normal morning routine. Then tell Khamyra you want to talk with Cassie about a babysitter. You leave, grab Toby head into the City. Arrive and make your way to the Castle. You get to the entrance, a guard asks why you are there, you tell her. She goes and gets Cassie

Chance: wait for Cassie to show up

DMaster: Cassie waltzes into the entryway. She is somewhat dressed down.
CAS: Chance? what’s going on?

Chance: Chan: Cassie is there somewhere we can talk in Private
keeping my thoughts focused so she can’t read me

DMaster: She looks at you, walks you into the throne room, no one is in there right now, she shuts the doors
CAS: Ok, Chance, what’s going on? Nothing is poisoned is it?

Chance: Chan: I am sorry I just wanted no one to hear this as you know Khamyra was with child? Well it wasn’t just one, it was twins.
getting a big grin on my face

DMaster: She smiles and looks down
CAS: I know. I didn’t tell you guys, but I knew. Affinity picked up on it too.

Chance: letting the images come into my head

DMaster: She smiles
CAS: Oh they look like Khamyra, thank god!

Chance: shaking my head and smile
Chan: their names are Krishana and Cralen
Look at her with puppy dog eyes.
Chan: So I was wondering when you get a chance if you would like to possibly help me not find a Nanny for them once they are off the, ummm, well, you know.
turning a bit red

DMaster: Cassie has a big smile on her face
CAS: Of course. You want me to read them. Makes sense. Make sure they are not psychotic or they have any hidden agenda.

Chance: nod my head

DMaster: She grabs your hand.
CAS: And it’s called a boob Chance… A boob… boobies!

Chance: Chan: I know the word, jebus Baroness, must you embarrass me?
Turning even more red

DMaster: CAS: Boobies!
she says with a smile on her face and a chuckle. The door opens for the royals. Affinity has the oddest look on her face.
AFF: Who is yelling boobies?
She says with a laugh

Chance: turning even more red seeing Affinity
Chan: Your Mother, my Queen.

DMaster: CAS: Yeah he is calling me Baroness
Affinity laughs,
AFF: Yes and I was just called Queen…
She leans in to her mom and you can just hear her say that she is going on the trip too.

Chance: sure I can’t hold the thought of the twins from Affinity, since I can’t even focus right now

DMaster: Cassie glances at her and then glances at you, She stops tilting her head and smiles, eyes grow big.
AFF: Oh my god they are adorable. That little girl’s laughed…
she giggles

Chance: smirking
Chan: And before you say it, yes, thank god they look like Khamyra!