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TheUnknownMarine |

Shining Legend Warn: 0% |

As Cedric's group runs forward, they enter a run down and deserted section of alleyways... Deserted except for a group of armed men chasing after a young elven girl about a hundred feet in front of you. : "Help! HELP!" the girl shouts as she gets surrounded by the armed men.
: "Shut up, you bitch! You put us through hell trying to find you, but the reward on your head is ours, now!" the leader of the group says. "Now be a good girl and come quietly..."
: "I detect no evil on the girl, but the ones around her are reeking of it... It think it clear how to handle this."
: "I think I see some snipers hiding in some of the slum buildings. I'll go take care of them, you handle the girl."
((Battle! No map needed. Enemies: 6 Mercenaries.(Init:10) ?? Snipers.(Init:8) 1 Battle Mage. (Init:6)
Roll Listen for everyone not in the battle. If you beat a DC20, you hear the sounds of combat and can make your way to the fight in one round.))
----- The greatest evil is apathy, for it perpetuates all others. GMG Member: Epic Master *The Unknown Amigo* www.thehungersite.com <= go here and save some lives. Prove you aren't part of the greatest evil.

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Knight00019: The only way to lift your curse is to post in SFCW2 Knight00019: Then Ivellas is going to parachute in Knight00019: And it's going to count as a charge, so he'll do x3 damage to the world

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:55 pm | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 97 | Posts: 2,338 | Group: Members |

Aldur |

Shining Legend |

Sulia frowns, and stops, and listens. She then doublechecks and breaks into a run, mace at the ready and Holy Nimbus shining as she hurtled through the town to the sound of the shrieks. (( 18+4 = 22.)) This post has been edited by Aldur on Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:00 pm
----- Meg Servo: I'm fighting someone called "Dark Force" geddis the hero: Meg geddis the hero: <3 Meg Servo: I'm freaking out
geddis the hero: why?
Meg Servo: because his boobs are like "bu BUM bu BUM"
Meg Servo: I work at a child nursery
TheUnknownMarine: Kill them.
TheUnknownMarine: Kill them all.
Kria Krystalpaw HP45/45
AC: 21
SFCW Gaiden: Kittera HP 44/44
AC: 18

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:57 pm | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 68 | Posts: 3,444 | Group: Members |

Arcdragnbreth |

Shining Hero |

"Hmm... harassing a girl, indeed... Kyoji, do try to be kinder to them than I will be..." Ashathel said, angrily ripping his force blade free and turning it on. His movements were sluggish, though, and he did not move nearly as quickly as he normally had.
((Listen: 1d20 + 2 (racial) = 20
Init [if necessary]: 1d20 + 4 (dex) = 5
Full defense, if it counts for anything.))
----- <] The Draconic Amigo and GMG Member: The Draconic Edge [> Behold, the sands of time and the breath of dragons flow in an endless circle. -Arcdragnbreth [#] SF:CW - Garudaos (76/76)
[#] SF:CW II- Ashathel (87/87 HP), Gabriel (-1/107 HP)
[#] Dream- Besephus (100%)

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:01 am | Joined: 17-Sep 04 | Member No.: 210 | Posts: 990 | Group: Members |

Kaihaku |

Shining Legend |

Cedric whispers a prayer in the heavenly tongue, a soft aura of light coming into focus around him. He then breaks into a run while pulling his hammer free from his back. Although in full charge, he does not lash out at the assembled knaves instead making straight for the girl. This opens him to attack, three of the mercenaries strike at him although only one blow lands. He slides to a halt turning to face the girl's assaulters, his voice is calm and reassuring, "Stay calm, they won't lay a hand on you." His eyes flash with wrath as they meet those of the attackers before him. His face is fell and grim, eyes burning with a cold hatred, "You just made a great error..." His gauntleted hands tighten around his hammer, a predatorily smile crossing his face, "My vows are weakening and my wrath is great, stumbling across depraved worms like you feasting off the works of the good...is just the vent I need..."
[Diplomacy: 12 + 24 = 36 : Girl]
[Intimidate: 19 + 12 = 31 : Thugs]
"Do you have any idea what that girl is worth? We received a contract from the Cult for her head... Then received a counter offer from a merchant lord for more... Then received ANOTHER offer from this lady in red for over fifty thousand gold pieces!" One of the man states, "Stand aside, we'll cut you in for a small share if you do."
Cedric replies in a quietly voice, his eyes burning into those of the speaker, "Do you know to whom you speak?"
"Er... No... You just look like a formidable fighter, we could use someone like you..." the leader replies, trying hard to keep his cool.
A thin smile crosses Cedric's face, "I am Cedric Theodoric, holy knight of Mitula... Only a week has passed since I did faced Shailtor himself in the ruins of the Demonic Castle of Mishela." He spits out the hated name, "You dare to bribe me? You trash...bought for a mere 50,000 gold..."
This post has been edited by Kaihaku on Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:24 am
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Infinity was only the beginning...

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TheUnknownMarine |

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: "He's not serious... Is he?" Lisa whispers to herself when she hears Cedric's words on his vows. : "They... They keep chasing me... I don't know why..." the girl says, crying. : "Shailtor, eh... Well... It's not like we took the Cult's offer... We ended up taking the red lady's sum... It's..."
At this moment a pained scream busts from one of the rooftops.
: "Damn! They got Holt! Grab the girl and run!"
The man in robes accompanying the mercenary group murmurs a swift spell and Simone falls unconscious. One of the mercenaries swiftly runs over and picks her up before attempting to run. Another prepares to take her from that merc if he falls. The remaining four swarm Cedric. Arrows from hidden archers fly at Lisa, but none strike her.
((AoO on him for Cedric. 3 hits on Cedric, 25 damage total.))
Lisa sheathes her sword in her shield and makes an odd gesture with her free hand as she moves up. A blast of fire roars forth from her hand at the robed man, who screams in pain as he is struck.
((30 damage to the Battle Mage.))
The first to hear the sounds arrive on the scene at this point.
Next round!
This post has been edited by TheUnknownMarine on Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:38 am
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Knight00019: The only way to lift your curse is to post in SFCW2 Knight00019: Then Ivellas is going to parachute in Knight00019: And it's going to count as a charge, so he'll do x3 damage to the world

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:36 am | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 97 | Posts: 2,338 | Group: Members |

Aldur |

Shining Legend |

Sulia arrived on the scene to find Cedric surrounded, and some ruffians taking a girl away. She runs forwards to aid Cedric, Casting Sanctuary on the Paladin that was surrounded. "Sir Cedric! What is going on!?" This post has been edited by Aldur on Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:46 am
----- Meg Servo: I'm fighting someone called "Dark Force" geddis the hero: Meg geddis the hero: <3 Meg Servo: I'm freaking out
geddis the hero: why?
Meg Servo: because his boobs are like "bu BUM bu BUM"
Meg Servo: I work at a child nursery
TheUnknownMarine: Kill them.
TheUnknownMarine: Kill them all.
Kria Krystalpaw HP45/45
AC: 21
SFCW Gaiden: Kittera HP 44/44
AC: 18

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:46 am | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 68 | Posts: 3,444 | Group: Members |

Kaihaku |

Shining Legend |

Cedric lashes out at the thug, who grunts, but does not fall. He retreats with the girl as the Paladin turns his glare to the commander. [AoO: 15 + 17 = 32] [Damage: 7 + 9 + 5 [Elec] + 4 = 20 + 5 [Elec]] "You expect mercy because you sided with the Vandals over the Strife Lords?" Cedric replies coldly, his eyes narrowing, "You will receive none." Waves of energy course over the Paladin, strength surging through his veins. He lashes out mightily,
[Power Surge: 1...+ 21 = 22 Successful + 8 STR / 5 Rounds]
[Power Attack 5]
[Attack 1: 9 + 21 - 5 = 25]
[Damage: 6 + 15 + 10 + 3 + 2 [Elec] = 34 + 2 [Elec]
Cedric glances to Lisa, then nods after the girl, "Go!" Noting the approach of Ashathel and Sulia, Cedric tilts his head to the side, "After the man with the girl!!! I can handle these few!!!"
This post has been edited by Kaihaku on Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:32 am
----- The Once and Future Kai Blessed with Curses Master of Situations Legacy
Infinity was only the beginning...

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Arcdragnbreth |

Shining Hero |

"He'll not get too far," Ashathel said, running after the two mercenaries. His force blade lashed out immediately, tearing into his enemy's leg without remorse. "Drop the girl or suffer worse! You shoud be ashamed, kidnapping a girl like that!"
((Using the force blade, so the 9 I rolled hits. 33 damage to the kidnapper holding Simone.))
----- <] The Draconic Amigo and GMG Member: The Draconic Edge [> Behold, the sands of time and the breath of dragons flow in an endless circle. -Arcdragnbreth [#] SF:CW - Garudaos (76/76)
[#] SF:CW II- Ashathel (87/87 HP), Gabriel (-1/107 HP)
[#] Dream- Besephus (100%)

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:51 am | Joined: 17-Sep 04 | Member No.: 210 | Posts: 990 | Group: Members |

Dark Maiden |

Shining Legend |

Damas walks along the streets of the city, finally in some clean clothes for a change. He has ditched the torn and bloody robes, now wearing a pair of black pants, and an off-white shirt that is simple but nice. He places his hands on his hips as he walks the entire hand aside from the fingers hidden beneath black fabric. Damas kicks a few rocks on the ground here and there while looking at the road beneath him. The navy blue cloak with silver trim he wears flutters a bit as he walks, and his long raven black hair, which is braided now, rests over his shoulder. He takes a seat on a bench outside of a building and sighs.
She turned the corner. It was unusual being on land again after so much time at sea, but the change was somewhat of a welcome one. The woman nearly expected trouble every time she was on land these days. Still, she paced with little purpose in mind. Clad in a dress shades of royal azure and her hair tied neatly in an ornate bun behind her head, she wandered along with no goal or purpose in mind. And then she beheld him, softening her gaze for a moment that seemed to linger further than she wanted to.
Damas' ears twitch and he turns slowly, his gaze drawn immediately to her. The sorcerer feels the blood rush to his face, and his cheeks slowly begin to turn pink. Rather than stare at her all day long, he speaks. "It is nice to see you Isyndel. Are you well?" he asks kindly.
She narrowed her eyes just a little bit, debating the answer to that question as she studied him. "I am, but you are not," she replied, rather simply.
Damas does not seem at all surprised by her reaction. In fact, he smiles wryly. "I am obviously bad at lying. Perhaps I should just quite while I'm ahead." He taps his boot on the ground for a moment before replying. "Yeah, I guess I'm a little depressed... It should pass."
She studied him further. It did not surprise her that he evaded the direct approach or that he had declined to comment further. There was no way it could be so; no way he could be so optimistic, but the act was strangely convincing; a sensation that toyed with her nerves to their core. "Much has happened," she spoke, moving toward him and then past, her left arm wrapped behind her back as she walked. "I had not expected to find you here," she continued. "But it appears my presence here will serve no purpose, and thus I shall continue my walk. The air is certainly pleasant today."
"Yes, I suppose it is" Damas stands up and sighs. "I appreciate your concern, Isyndel. It's just that..." His voice lowers to almost a whisper. "I don't want to bother anyone with something that is my problem..."
She spun to face him, bringing the palm of her left hand from about her back across his cheek in absolute frustration.
Damas' head whips to the side slightly but the force is not enough to make him stagger. Slowly he turns back to her with a red welt in the shape of her hand on his right cheek. His eyes are wide with absolute shock, but he does not say a word. Somewhere deep down, he knows he deserved it.
Her skin blazed, stinging wryly as she held her hand in place before returning it to her side. Her brows were furrowed tightly as she looked at him, leaning over. "You are insufferable! Have you learned nothing on this damnable, wretched journey? Whether you desire it or not, your life and your problems do affect other people though you choose not to see it. I am beyond fatigued with your behavior. Gird yourself, stop hiding and stop pointing your blame inward all the time as if you are the only person who has a problem!"
Damas raises his right hand and rubs his cheek gingerly. He bites down on his lip hard, the familiar salty taste of blood in his mouth. Damas paces back and forth, his frustration evident. "You think I don't know that? I know that every single damn person on the face of this planet has issues. I've tried to come to terms with it, believe me, but it's harder than you think. I know I shouldn't be blaming myself, but there's just this little voice telling me I could have done something." His voice rises slightly and he turns away, kicking the ground hard. "It's so...frustrating!"
Her heart quickened, the rush of anger and emotion taking hold. Isyndel's fingers clenched in fists at her sides. "Look at me," she growled. "I am speaking to you, so either face me like a man and address me in that tone, or face me as a man and listen to what I have to say. But you will look at me, because I will not walk away from you; from this."
Damas looks directly at her this time, his eyes narrowed slightly. "I've spent god knows how many years trying to make some sense out of my life. I ran away from my past, rather than facing it for the longest time. I've slipped up and made more mistakes than I can even count at this point." Damas sighs. "I'm sorry if I piss you off. I'm sorry if I'm not as good a person as I could be. I'm sorry for everything I've even done to hurt you, whether I know I did so or not." Her reaches up with his left hand and rubs his temple, his eyes never leaving hers.
Isyndel leans closer into him, staring at him in with angry intent. "You do not need to turn your back on your past, Damas. But you cannot continue to turn your bloody back on the present. I will not see your back ever again, if I can so help it."
Damas does not shy away from her this time like he had so many times before. After a few moments, he finally speaks. "You're right... I can't just hide in a corner whenever I have a problem. I have to face it head on and deal with it." He smiles finally. "Thank you Isyndel. I'm not perfect, but I'll try my best to improve. If I don't, feel free to slap me as much as you like."
"Truly the kindest offer I have ever received," she spoke after a heaving sigh and a weak laugh, the rush of emotion beginning to flee from her. "But I do not think my hand can do so for some time."
"So, Isyndel..." Damas cuts himself off when he hears the sounds of battle on the wind. "Wait...do you hear that?"
She nodded, her head snapping in the direction of the sound. "I do not know why I am surprised. Best we go."
"Yes, I agree." Damas nods.
((I forgot what their exact listen checks were, but they passed. They should arrive next round))
This post has been edited by Dark Maiden on Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:08 am
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:58 am | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 110 | Posts: 1,965 | Group: Members |

TheUnknownMarine |

Shining Legend Warn: 0% |

Another scream from the roof precedes a body falling to the ground, barely recognizable. Lisa frowns and makes an odd gesture. Ashathel's target cannot respond, as his legs suddenly snap in twain and he is pulled to the ground. His eyes roll back and he dies from blood loss soon enough. The other five mercenaries scream as they are pulled to the ground save for the leader and mage. All of them look crushed by a great weight. The mercenaries attack Ashathel from prone, not daring to stand as the leader exits combat with Cedric and runs for the body of the girl.
The mage points at Cedric and calls out powerful words as ice forms around the paladin.
((Freeze 4. 48 damage to Cedric. No save.))
The mercenaries chop thrice at the elf's shins.
((27 damage all mercs. Ashathel takes 24 damage.))
Enemies: 5 Mercenaries.(Init:10) ?? Snipers.(Init:8) 1 Battle Mage. (Init:6)
----- The greatest evil is apathy, for it perpetuates all others. GMG Member: Epic Master *The Unknown Amigo* www.thehungersite.com <= go here and save some lives. Prove you aren't part of the greatest evil.

QUOTE
Knight00019: The only way to lift your curse is to post in SFCW2 Knight00019: Then Ivellas is going to parachute in Knight00019: And it's going to count as a charge, so he'll do x3 damage to the world

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:20 am | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 97 | Posts: 2,338 | Group: Members |

Kaihaku |

Shining Legend |

Cedric lashes out at the leader as he attempts to escape, scoring a blow. [AoO: 9 + 17 = 26] [Damage: 10 + 9 + 2 [Elec] + 1 = 21 + 2 [Elec]] The Paladin breaks into a run after the leader, lashing out at him with his hammer mightily. [Attack 1: 8 + 17 = 25]
[Damage: 7 + 9 + 1 + 4 [Elec] = 17 + 4 [Elec]]
----- The Once and Future Kai Blessed with Curses Master of Situations Legacy
Infinity was only the beginning...

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:25 am | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 83 | Posts: 1,729 | Group: Members |

Arcdragnbreth |

Shining Hero |

"Oh no you don't," Ashathel said, his eyes on the enemies around him as he flung an electric orb at the leader. ((Defensive Casting fo Lesser Orb of Elec Concentration: 1d20 + 10 (ranks) +4 (feat) +3 (con) = 30 Touch Attack: 1d20 + 3 (greaves) +4 (dex) +9 (bab) = Natural 20
Confirm: : 1d20 + 3 (greaves) +4 (dex) +9 (bab) = 29
Damage: 8d8 = 47))
----- <] The Draconic Amigo and GMG Member: The Draconic Edge [> Behold, the sands of time and the breath of dragons flow in an endless circle. -Arcdragnbreth [#] SF:CW - Garudaos (76/76)
[#] SF:CW II- Ashathel (87/87 HP), Gabriel (-1/107 HP)
[#] Dream- Besephus (100%)

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:36 am | Joined: 17-Sep 04 | Member No.: 210 | Posts: 990 | Group: Members |

VoxPVoxD |

e-Relevance |

Zook dashes onto the scene, his ears still twitching, in time to see the mage enshroud Cedric in ice. Zook smiled faintly, a burden lifted. He no longer had to search out a target to test his new ammunition. The barrel spits white flame as he fires, and the already wounded mage, unable to withstand the assault, falls helpless to the ground.
((Init 24
Hit, hit. 25+13 holy damage. Mage dies))
----- Sorel, Druid 6 HP: -3/40 AC: 20 Spells/Day
Level 0) 4/5 Create Water, Detect Magic, Guidance, Light
Level 1) 4/5 Cure Light Wounds, Entangle, Lion's Charge, Omen of Peril
Level 2) 3/4 Cloudburst, Cure Moderate Wounds, Embrace the Wild
Level 3) 1/3 Call Lightning

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:42 am | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 113 | Posts: 4,645 | Group: Members |

Aldur |

Shining Legend |

Sulia frowns, and her eyes blaze, and she shuts her eyes and raises her hand. A pillar of flame envelopes the enemy. She smiles as the enemy is awash in divine flame. ((Flame strike on the enemies around Asathael. Aimed so it doesn't hit anyone allied or Simone. Tell me if that's not possible. 49 damage.))
This post has been edited by Aldur on Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:04 am
----- Meg Servo: I'm fighting someone called "Dark Force" geddis the hero: Meg geddis the hero: <3 Meg Servo: I'm freaking out
geddis the hero: why?
Meg Servo: because his boobs are like "bu BUM bu BUM"
Meg Servo: I work at a child nursery
TheUnknownMarine: Kill them.
TheUnknownMarine: Kill them all.
Kria Krystalpaw HP45/45
AC: 21
SFCW Gaiden: Kittera HP 44/44
AC: 18

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TheUnknownMarine |

Shining Legend Warn: 0% |

Another hidden sniper dies as the leader falls at last to Ashathel's spell. "Jael is dead! Break for it!" one of the remaining mercs shout as they uniformly get up and flee, ignoring the prone body of their quarry in favor of trying to survive.
Lisa does not pursue, but walks to the downed girl and checks her condition.
----- The greatest evil is apathy, for it perpetuates all others. GMG Member: Epic Master *The Unknown Amigo* www.thehungersite.com <= go here and save some lives. Prove you aren't part of the greatest evil.

QUOTE
Knight00019: The only way to lift your curse is to post in SFCW2 Knight00019: Then Ivellas is going to parachute in Knight00019: And it's going to count as a charge, so he'll do x3 damage to the world

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:34 pm | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 97 | Posts: 2,338 | Group: Members |

Aldur |

Shining Legend |

Sulia moves to the fallen girl and and looks at Lisa, moving to Simone's other side. She frowns, shaking her head at the conduct of the mercenaries. "Living for money...How is she?"
----- Meg Servo: I'm fighting someone called "Dark Force" geddis the hero: Meg geddis the hero: <3 Meg Servo: I'm freaking out
geddis the hero: why?
Meg Servo: because his boobs are like "bu BUM bu BUM"
Meg Servo: I work at a child nursery
TheUnknownMarine: Kill them.
TheUnknownMarine: Kill them all.
Kria Krystalpaw HP45/45
AC: 21
SFCW Gaiden: Kittera HP 44/44
AC: 18

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:39 pm | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 68 | Posts: 3,444 | Group: Members |

Kaihaku |

Shining Legend |

Cedric lashes out at one of the retreating figures, but fails to down him. [AoO: 14 + 17 - 4 = 26] [Damage: 9 + 9 + 4 [Elec] + 1 = 19 [Subdual] + 4 [Elec]] The Paladin brings into a run after the fleeing thugs, missing on his next attack.
----- The Once and Future Kai Blessed with Curses Master of Situations Legacy
Infinity was only the beginning...

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:24 pm | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 83 | Posts: 1,729 | Group: Members |

Rusty |

Shining Legend |

((Faralon has in fact been there and hasn't acted due to Rusty's terrible computer problems. Shooting blunt arrows at the fleeing guys. To hit: 24 Damage: 3 + 3 = 6 To hit: 24
Damage: 7 + 3 = 10
To hit: 21
Damage: 3 + 3 = 6))
----- Faralon: HP: 57/74 AC: 18 Prestle: HP: 64/81 (90) AC: 22 Party Fund SFCW2 - 36,961 gold

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Knight_019 |

Shining Hero |

: Attend to the girl, I will stop their retreat! *Merkass fires a quick volley of blunted arrows into the mass of fleeing enemies. The orb of venom flares each time an arrow leaves from the bow string. The arrows fly far better than the ones from the battle prior, impacting into the beginning of the group and exiting through the other end.*
((Full Attack + Rapid Shot
10 + 20 - 2 = 28
16 + 15 - 2 = 29
14 + 20 - 2 = 32
Damage
1d8 + 3d6 + 15 = 27
1d8 + 2d6 + 15 = 30
1d8 + 2d6 + 15 = 27
All subdual
Exit wound applies))
----- SFCW:I [Current as of 4/26/06] Ivellas: 84/123 Kyuu: 9/43 Thaske: 54/54
SFCWI Fund: 125716 gp
SFCW:II [Current as of 4/29/06]
Merkass: 89/89
Aurik: 81/81
Rhizor: 89/89
SFCWII Fund: 5766 gp
Shining in the Katamari [Current as of 4/29/06]
Mr. T: ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| 99/99. Level 23P, 0 XP

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TheUnknownMarine |

Shining Legend Warn: 0% |

Rusty manages to knock one of the mercenaries out as Merkass kills three more. The rest soon flee into the city. Lisa places a hand on the girl's head gently. As she tends to the girl, her demeanor changes noticeably from a distant warrior to a caregiver, gentle and careful.
: "Wake up, it's safe now... You're among friends here," Lisa says softly.
: "What? Where..." the girl sits up, looking around confused. "Who are all of you?"
----- The greatest evil is apathy, for it perpetuates all others. GMG Member: Epic Master *The Unknown Amigo* www.thehungersite.com <= go here and save some lives. Prove you aren't part of the greatest evil.

QUOTE
Knight00019: The only way to lift your curse is to post in SFCW2 Knight00019: Then Ivellas is going to parachute in Knight00019: And it's going to count as a charge, so he'll do x3 damage to the world

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:13 am | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 97 | Posts: 2,338 | Group: Members |

Kaihaku |

Shining Legend |

Cedric clasps his manacles on the fallen mercenary, then touches him on the shoulder sealing his wounds. [Lay on Hands: +1] Turning, the Paladin then walks over to the girl and Lisa. Despite his harsh words of earlier, a hint of regret is seen in his eyes as he looks at the fallen body of Jael. With a sigh, he kneels beside the girl with a concerned frown, "Are you well?"
[Diplomacy: 18 + 24 = 42]
His voice is reassuring, calm and powerful yet kind, "We are the expeditionary force of Cypress... I am Cedric Theodoric, a holy knight of Mitula. Why do the Vandals and Strife Lords seek you?"
"I... I don't know..." the girl says. "Ever since the Cult started the war, they've been after me... Then after that others were too..."
Cedric stands and offers his hand to help the girl to her feet, "Come, this place is not safe..."
"Thank you..." the girl says, standing.
The Paladin nods, "Do you have a safe place near here? ...our ship is docked at the port if not."
"I thought here WAS safe... I moved from Guardiana to Alterone to Bustoke to Pao... Then to hear..." She seems on the verge of tears. "It doesn't matter where I go, they're always following me!"
Cedric lays a hand on her shoulder gently, his voice soft, "I...I know your pain..." He pauses, then looks towards the port, "Are there others with you?"
"No... Not anymore..." She replies quietly.
A pained expression crosses Cedric's face and he wraps an arm around her shoulder protectively, "Come..."
"What's your name?" Lisa asks.
"Si... Simone..." the girl replies.
Cedric starts walking slowly back towards the pier, gently leading Simone back towards the ship.
----- The Once and Future Kai Blessed with Curses Master of Situations Legacy
Infinity was only the beginning...

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:56 am | Joined: 16-Sep 04 | Member No.: 83 | Posts: 1,729 | Group: Members |

Aldur |

Shining Legend |

"Sir Cedric! Thou art a child toucher?" ... Sulia followed Cedric and Simone back to the ship, shaking her head once more. People like that always did sadden her.
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"Poor girl," Damas says softly beneath his breath. He looks at Simone for a moment, wondering why anyone would be after a young elf. It seems odd to him, but there has to be some reason. "Come, let's return with the others," Damas says as he turns to Isyndel. As he walks, he looks forward rather than looking down at the pavement like he had so many times before. I wonder...what's going to happen from here...
Kethra sighs as she looks at Simone, her arms at her sides. She looks at Faralon for a moment before turning and following the others.
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Kaihaku |

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The Paladin escorts the girl to the docks. They step across the pier and onto the ship. Then, Cedric releases her and nods to Lisa, "Watch over her..." He motions to any nearby members of the expedition, "Guard her. There are a few things remaining to be taken care of..." He walks from the ship.
Lisa nods.
Cedric returns to the scene of the fight, bending down beside the prisoner and looking at him silently.
He is still unconscious.
The Paladin touches him on the shoulder and life force flows back into him. He then withdraws his hand and continues to stare unmoving.
He stirs and begins to awaken, groggily, "Wha..." he murmurs as he comes to.
Cedric continues to stare at him for a moment, then speaks quietly, "When did the Strife Lords approach you? Why do they seek the girl?"
"Strife Lords... no, but their Cult did. Two months ago... In Guardiana," the prisoner says.
[Sense Motive: 4 + 16 = 20]
"Tell me everything you know of the Cult, then tell me of the Vandal and your competition in this hunt." Cedric states flatly.
The man babbles out nothing Cedric doesn't already know about the Cult, and describes Elise in detail. "We don't know exactly who's competing, but we did have to fight back three other groups trying to get her as well... Word has gotten out, I guess."
"Who was your contact for the cult here? How were you to deliver her?" Cedric asks.
"They said they'd contact us if we just stayed in the city for a while..." the mercenary gulps. "Look... You.. you beat us fair and square, and I don't hold grudges... I'll be content to let you have her, just let me go..."
Cedric stares at the man silently.
[Detect Evil]
[Intimidate: 19 + 12 = 31]
"You mean that you don't hold grudges against those more powerful than yourself." Cedric slowly stands, "I was once a lenient man. Your kind is not the only hardened by these times."
He winces and appears to brace himself for a blow.
Cedric reaches down and unclasps the manacles, "May the Goddess show mercy on your soul if I find you in evil once more, for I surely shall not." He then turns away and after a nod to Kyoji, starts walking back to the docks.
The man runs away, only stopping to scoop up his sword and sheath it
As the warrior of the light and the warrior of the shadow slowly walk to the docks, Cedric speaks quietly, "Did I do the right thing...to spare one who would trade an innocent's life for mere gold..."
"You should've turned him into the authorities if you want my opinion... But it would've been dishonorable to slay an unarmed foe. However, you certainly did scare him. Perhaps he will change." Kyoji replied.
"The thought of delivering him to the authorities escaped me somehow." Cedric answers distantly, then sighs, "There are far more terrifying things in this world than me... Fear will not keep him on the path of virtue." He glances at the ninja, "It seems too simple...but do you believe this girl is the one we seek? Could it all simply be another trick of Shailtor?"
"It's possible, but consider the time frame. The bounty was placed two months ago, Shailtor seems to have had other plans for us during that time."
Cedric nods, "That is true...if we are to believe her attacker."
Kyoji responds, "I don't think he was lying."
The Paladin slows, "Forget my query, it is not of concern. As I promised Shailtor, I will push through his deceit to strike at him, no matter what it is. I must continue on the path I've chosen."
Cedric walks across the gangplank, moving swiftly back to Lisa and Simone. Lisa is comforting the girl as the Paladin steps over. He watches for a moment, then he speaks, "Simone, we will protect you as best we can... For now, could you please wait below deck hidden from view while we made determine a course of action?"
"All... All right..." Simone says.
The Paladin approaches the benefactress of the expedition, "Lady Yeesha, I know wards are already in place but please reinforce and strengthen them upon this girl."
Lilah had watched as the girl was brought aboard, a puzzled but concerned expression on her face. While the others gathered above deck to discuss plans, the Lillend follows Simone below, sliding beneath deck with her wings folded. Her voice is gentle and kind, "Art thou well, child?"
"I'm not a child, I'm 36 years old... Well... 19, in human years..." the elf says with a sigh.
The Lillend smiles, "Thou whilst hath to forgive me, compared to the lifespan of my people most of companions are children." She looks at the girl with polite curiosity, "I am Lilah of the Lillend, thou art?"
"I'm Simone... Simone Leafhold." She responds.
The Lillend nods, "A good name... Why were thou brought aboard?"
"The Cult was chasing me." She answers quietly.
A frown crosses Lilah's face, "I see... Why weret they chasing thee?"
"I have... dreams." She answers.
"Dreams?" Lilah questions, "It was a dream that guided us to this place..."
"You were guided here?" Simone asks.
"Yes." The Lillend answers, "A dream of a cloaked figure who told us that we would find the beloved of the Creator here. I am only newly arrived on this world, I doth not understand the significance."
"All this trouble started with these dreams I've been having..." Simone says. "I keep dreaming the same thing, over and over."
"Tell me of it..." Lilah responds.
Simone answers softly, "I see the hero Max, fighting alongside a blond swordsman and some moving metal man.... They fight and fight against wave after wave of demons and under, and my sight cascades over the horde until I see... A rocky form wreathed in flame next to a corpse in ancient armor... They stand in front of a huge ruin."
Lilah frowns, "The hero...Max?"
She answers, "The legendary hero that slew Dark Dragon and brought peace to Rune for a time... But he's supposed to be dead."
"A legendary hero? Thy realm is indeed an epic one." Lilah frowns, "Thou art sought because of this dream? Doth thou know of a sage who might have some insight on thy dream? Thou art sought regardless, it need no longer be in ignorance if we determineth thy part in these dark times."
"I don't know..." Simone shakes her head. "I stopped mentioning them after I started to get hunted because of them..."
The Lillend sighs, "Then perhaps there is a place where thou might dwell in safety?"
"Everywhere I thought was safe I've already been chased from..." Simone responds.
"Then thou hath nothing else but to determineth the significance of thy dreams." Lilah says softly, "If thou understandeth why thou art sought, perhaps thou canst findeth a means of removing thyself from the interest of thy seekers."
"Well... I... I don't think Max is really dead," Simone says slowly. "Maybe that could be part of the dream?"
Lilah arches an eyebrow, "Indeed? Thy dream doth seem to have dread consequences..." She shakes her head, "I knoweth that I hath little knowledge of thy world, but I feel that thou shouldst consult one well versed in dreams."
"Do you know anyone like that?" The girl questions.
Lilah shakes her head with a wry smile, "...not on this world." She glances at the above deck, "I didst hear my new companions speak of a seer named Dava who wast slain, if one seer doth exist here no doubt others do as well."
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Cedric looks around the assembled force, "I think there is little doubt that this girl is the one after whom we were sent." He sighs, crossing his arms, "The question is what to do next... We need to keep her safe, yet I am pressed to think of anywhere safer than in our company. Suggestions?"
Faralon replies "Well...there is one place...But...It would be horribly risky heading there... Shade Abbey...Have you heard of it?"
"But then, we'd leave her there. And she'd know no one. I feel that'd be cruel." Sulia answers.
The Paladin shakes his head, "I don't like the sound of this..." He sighs, "There is no other place?"
Faralon sighs, "I'm afraid not. The Cult could reach just about any place. They could very well enter Shade Abbey, but I just didn't think they'd expect to check there...Even so...I suppose no place is completely safe."
"There is something odd about that girl..." Kyoji mumbles, "I can't place it..."
"I agree. It's nearly imperceptible, but her aura is off... Different somehow," Lisa says, nodding.
"At least with us we'd know if anything was happening...and we are capable of guarding her...or, so I believe anyway." Sulia trailed off into silence.
Cedric shakes his head, "It seems right...but the dangers are great. We already have Shailtor's attention, I wish there was someway to remove her from danger."
"But...Are they not already after her? She is in their eyes." She shook her head. "It seems there is no easy solution."
"There rarely is an easy solution... We must keep her safe but I do not know how we can best accomplish this." Cedric sighs, "We already are the target of such hatred..."
"Hm...Maybe A Castle? Has Prince Nick successfully taken his back?" Sulia looked around at the others, awaiting a reply.
Faralon shakes his head, "That would definitely not be safe, given the state it is likely in. Many soldiers have already been lost in Cypress. I do not expect to get aid there. Nick has his hands full at the moment..."
"Then...for the moment she travels with us?" Sulia answers.
Cedric shakes his head, "For now..." He sighs, "Faralon, I require your knowledge. Where shall we travel to next?"
Sulia looked around. "Well...the majority of the cult in Cypress has big elminated according to you all...so mayhap we should help somewhere else? Maybe we'll find out more about their overall intentions?"
Cedric crosses his arms, "I would contact Derrik...but...it becomes ever more dangerous to call upon him."
Sulia answers, "Why is that? Also...did they not say a Merchant Lord also wanted to see this girl?"
"You think it's Derrik?" Kyoji stats.
"I do not know this man well at all. However...he is a Merchant Prince is he not?" Sulia wonders.
Faralon ponders, "...As for where to go next, I don't think we should necessarily head there, but last I heard Mitula's shrine had been barred up."
Cedric frowns, "Would Derrik hire such men?"
Faralon exclaims, "...Wait!"
Sulia looks at Faralon, a concerned look on her face. "...I did not know that. I could perhaps try to find out why...I am linked to the priesthood there through Amelios..."
Faralon: "You reminded me of something! Elise...She was looking for a merchant. She ran into Derrik earlier, remember, Cedric?"
"So?" Cedric asks.
Faralon: "They spoke as if they knew each other, did they not?...I don't think this is a coincidence. Perhaps Derrik did send them..."
"She was also looking for this girl." Sulia studies Faralon for a moment. "You believe they are working together?"
Faralon wonders, "But if he did...Why?"
Cedric frowns, "Perhaps the best solution is to ask him ourselves... The power of the Gods is waning and mortals cannot hope to face the power of the Strife Lords unscathed." Strong emotion flashes in his eyes, "We've all paid the costs for defying them."
Faralon wonders, "...Well...We have little options. We have to figure out where we're going first and foremost...It's probably too dangerous on Parmecia..."
Cedric shakes his head, "Very well, summon Derrik. We'll purchase information from him and question his part in things." The Paladin sighs, "Hopefully, he is not in a dire situation..."
"Wait..." Ashathel said, interjecting.
Faralon speaks up, "We should keep the girl safe and hidden, just in case..."
"She's below deck." Cedric states.
Though Faralon follows the scroll's procedure perfectly, there is no response.
Faralon looks at Cedric, then the scroll, "Interesting..."
Cedric sighs, "I had feared such would be the case, we are on our own." He looks out over the sea, "Prepare to set sail, we must leave this port as soon as possible."
Faralon looks confused, "But where? Where do we go?"
"First, we need to distance ourselves from where our enemies seek the girl... Then we can determine our next course of action." Cedric explains, "I for one do not wish to face a Vandal."
"Perhaps we should head for Paramecia after all," Ashathel said. "If Cypress and Rune are already embroiled, that might be the last place untouched. And I doubt it'll stay that way for long."
Cedric frowns, "...he did."
Ashathel nods, "True. Though it has been only a short time since we rescued her, we may not have time to let her rest... talking to her as soon as we set sail seems prudent, if what he said is true."
The Paladin nods, "Very well, we will discuss matters with her once we leave port."
The Force swiftly makes preparations and departs from the busy port. Once at sea, Cedric walks below deck with Ashathel, Kyoji, and Faralon. They find Lilah speaking softly with Simone.
"Lilah... if you don't mind, we need to speak to the girl. It's important," the elven swashbuckler said.
The Lillend tilts her head, "...and why dost thou ask my permission and not her own?"
"I was getting to that," the elf said, sheepishly.
Lilah smiles, "Doth thou desire for me to leave thee then?" She glances at Simone, asking the question of her with her eyes.
"No, you can stay," Simone says quickly.
Cedric nods, "Friend Lilah, I would welcome your council. Please remain." He looks to Simone, "It was not mere chance that we encountered you... After tearing the Prince of our nation free from the twisted web of Shailtor, we received a vision in the form of a dream. We were told that we would find the beloved of creation hiding in Uranbatol." He pauses, "I can only surmise that you, sought by Vandal and Strife Lord, are the one of whom the dream spoke."
"Me?" Simone asks, confused.
Faralon states, "Yes. We know the vision was true, because all of us had it. And if there was still any doubt before, there is none now."
Cedric nods, his face gentle but certain, "I do not claim to understand but clearly you are of importance." He frowns, "The dream also said that you would show us where our quest would lead us next."
"The dream... My dream..." Simone murmurs as she frowns.
Lilah nods, gently, "Tell them of thy dream... Being of this world, perhaps they might make sense of what I canst not."
Cedric nods intently, "Yes, please tell us."
"I see the hero Max, fighting alongside a blond swordsman and some moving metal man.... They fight and fight against wave after wave of demons and under, and my sight cascades over the horde until I see... A rocky form wreathed in flame next to a corpse in ancient armor... They stand in front of a huge ruin." She answers.
Cedric frowns, "A ruin? Can you remember the details of it?" Then he pauses, surprise crossing his face, "Wait... Did you say Max? I thought he was dead..."
Simone scrunches up her face. "It's... built inside a mountain... and on the top... It must be of the Ancients, it is covered in metal and lights..."
Cedric looks at Faralon with a frown.
"He is supposed to be.. But I'm not sure anymore..." Simone says, quietly, "I remember seeing the whole range of mountains as I pulled away..." Simone says, quietly.
"It can't be the Vault, it was built under the mountain, not on top of it..." Lisa says with a frown.
Lilah frowns, "My knowledge is useless in thy realm..." She looks to Faralon, "What of thine, Bard?"
"You said you saw the mountain range?" Kyoji asks.
"Yes," Simone says.
"Someone fetch a map," Kyoji says.
Cedric leaves for a moment and returns with a map which Kyoji then takes and presents it to the girl. Simone looks over the map, examining it carefully. Lilah aids her, offering gentle advice and helpful questions. Simone finally brings her finger down on a mountain range in Southern Parmecia, "It's here."
Faralon frowns, "I'm not so familiar with that area..."Faralon pauses, looking around the mountain range, "Hmm...." Faralon points to a cluster of trees, "I may not know of the ruins, but I do know that there is an elven village here..."
Cedric frowns, confused, "A what?"
"Nothing," Ashathel said, shooting his brother a venomous look.
Lilah laughs at this, watching the two brother's exchange with mirth.
This post has been edited by Kaihaku on Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:12 am
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"It's a hidden elf village," Kyoji says, nonchalantly, looking deadpan at Ashathel. "You've already learned of one of my hidden outposts, why so reluctant with your own secrets?" "Old habits die hard, I suppose," Ashathel said, nodding. "You know as well as I how important it is to keep such locations hidden. Regardless, if we have no choice but to go there we'll lead you and explain ourselves later."
Kyoji: "As you wish."
"Anyway... I recognize the spot. Called Megiddo, apparently; it's a ruin of the Ancients. Everyone who's gone there has come back maimed and babbling about metal monsters," the elf said. "Well, the ones who came back," he added. "Wouldn't be surprised if the metal monsters were the same Torch Eyes and stuff we've seen so much of lately."
"That would seem to be about right," Kyoji says.
"Well, I guess that's where we're going," the bladesinger sighed. "And from the looks of the map, we ought to head for Hassan first; we can rest and re-supply there, and with any luck we won't have to test elven hospitality."
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