Fantasy Roleplaying

Noname · **Reply #6480 on:** October 24, 2009, 08:36:19 PM

The guards knew what had happened, and knew that it would take more effort to handle Eternion. "Leave the child for now, we'll finish him later." Just getting mad wasn't enough to win the fight; it would be too stereotyped to hope for that. It was enough, however, to distract some of the guards. Vespion had managed to overcome the guard he was fighting, and managed to cast a forcebolt spell on Jake, knocking the human youth out. He wasn't badly hurt. Grabbing Jake, Vespion pulled out a bag of flash powder he had stored. He didn't want to use it because he had only one dose, but it would temporarily blind whoever looked at the blast. He knew that the party could easily be caught in the blast too, but it was a risk worth taking, especially because he could lead the blinded members party away.

metadude1234 · **Reply #6481 on:** October 24, 2009, 09:03:53 PM

"uhh....." was all Jake could manage before he went into a fully unconcious state...Rex and Sasha were trying to help as much as they could. Rex had drew his sword and was locked in battle with one of the guards. Sasha drained energy from guards that came to close to her. she didn't hurt them she just made them faint because they didn't have enough energy to stay awake. Sashas' arms and hands were glowing brightly like a sunburn.

(ooc: that better?)

Noname · **Reply #6482 on:** October 24, 2009, 09:54:15 PM

(OOC: Please add more than one line at a time, Jake. If you cannot think of more than one line's worth of text to post, please wait until you can think of some before posting. Thank you. EDIT: Better. Let's just say she fought only two guards, both of whom underestimated her. )

Rhiga waited in the house until the guards were gone. When she couldn't see them or hear them (neither she nor they could smell past the walls of the house), the thief gingerly crept outside, looking to the right... nothing. To the left... nothing. The streets were unusually quiet... which is why she could her the faint sounds of battle, unobscured by the usual din of the city.

JitteryDragon · **Reply #6483 on:** October 25, 2009, 12:45:36 AM

They came at him in number, swords drawn and ready. It didn't bother him one bit, Eternion's mind was in another place, a place he hadn't seen since...

since...

- - -

'Almia,' Eternion whispered wearily. 'Wh... where am I?'

She placed a finger upon his lips. 'Shh, don't talk. You just regained consciousness... the last thing I need is for you to go out again. You're one hell of a corpse to carry, you know.'

He looked around the dimly lit room, candles flickering as a breeze passed through a window to his right. He lay upon a bed hardly fit for a poor man, and all around him was old refuse and broken furniture.

'Is this a dream?'

'No. Though I wish it were.'

He looked up at Almia as she stood by the bedside. 'The beserkers rage,' she said bluntly.

He froze, a shiver coming down his spine. 'What have I done?'

She stood there silent for a moment, then she turned for the window. She rested her arms upon it, taking in the breeze. She had taken off her armor, and from what he could see... there were several scars upon he back. 'What do you remember?' She asked, seeming to dodge his own question with hesitation.

'I... I don't know.' He tried to think, his mind awash like a whirlpool of thoughts.

'Great,' Almia groaned. 'Try a little harder.'

He could remember that there was a fight. Orcs had taken Almia prisoner as they attempted to drive off their encampment in an old pass. He, and a few others... yes, he could remember there were others... they sneaked around to where they were supposed to be holding her. But it was to late...

They had tied her to a large iron cross in the center of the encampment. The orc shaman stood behind her, holding a large iron rod, its tip red with heat. Then he had witnessed the shaman bring the rod upon Almia's back without mercy.

She had screamed in agony... and the last thing he remember is his own roar as he charged into the gathered crowd.

'And here we are,' she said. 'I had to carry you to this abandoned cabin... and heal you, and myself.' she looked around at her own back.

She walked up to Eternion as he tried to rise from the bed. 'Some adventure this turned out to be.'

He rubbed his eyes. 'Wait, where are the others?'

'Dead,' she said bluntly.

Eternion went cold, his heart felt like it had just dropped out his chest. 'Crimson? Keldia? Ophillias?'

'Dead!' She shouted. 'Everyone's dead! Because of you!'

She quickly backed away, turning as tears filled her eyes. 'I'm... I'm sorry,' she said.

Eternion didn't know what to say, he didn't want to say anything... how could he?

'Your "gift" has cost us, Eternion... now here we are.' She raised her hands into the air. 'What do we do now?'

He lay back down, breathing slowly. 'It's over.'

She merely looked at him, staring.

'It's time to call it quits. Our days of glory are over.' He stood up, shaky on his feet, but able to stand at the very least. 'Let us pay our respects... for the sake of the others.'

Then he took a deep breath, and put a hand upon Almias shoulder. 'Then, it's over.'

- - -

Eternion began to calm down and make sense of the situation. He was amongst several guards... even in a rage, he wouldn't have stood a chance, but he could see that the child had been taken by Vespion. If anything, he had drawn them away... which was good enough. Then he noticed that Vespion had something else. A bag of flash powder.

He quickly turned his good eye away.

Chiletrek · **Reply #6484 on:** October 25, 2009, 01:42:31 AM

Eriol was fighting off some guards to give Vespion some time to do whatever trick he was planning to do. He then saw what it was about and gave a strong swing of his sword, driving some guards away from him and giving himself enough time to cover his eyes.

Arianne was looking at Adykon, who was trying to get Kos to sleep. - "While taking a child in your arms, try to make one of your arms a support for the child's back and neck and the other for the legs, you may still use that second arm to do other things as it may not wake up Kos... if you are gentle enough." - Her voice was a very soft one, very maternal sounding, afterall she has her own child too, with a second one in the way.

Noname · **Reply #6485 on:** October 25, 2009, 03:43:59 PM

Vespion threw the bag of flash powder. Within a second, it hit the ground, and released a huge flash of light, but no fire or smoke. There was a blast and a slight impact, but no one was hurt. The guards, who were unprepared for it, found themselves temporarily blinded. Their vision would be back in about a minute, so the party used that time to grab Jake and run... all of them ran...

Eventually, they all made it back to the inn. Rhiga had made it back about two minutes before the rest of them. She was still gasping for breathe, but after they all had a chance to calm down and, in some cases, be healed by Vespion's clerical magic, they were fine.

"Why didn't you tell us you had that powder?" Rhiga asked, once she had been told of what had happened.

"I only had enough for one use. If I had told the rest of you... well... okay, I admit I kinda messed up. I thought that you would have wanted me to use it sooner than I thought it would have to be used." Vespion replied.

Regardless, the party was now back at the inn, and together again, in full. There were still many problems. They had to get out of the city somehow and Jake was still... "sick."

Chiletrek · **Reply #6486 on:** October 25, 2009, 04:58:54 PM

When Eriol arrived with the rest of the party to the Inn, Arianne stood up and gave him a hug, he returned the hug. After some moments, Eriol replied to Vespion - "Well, it may have used that powder sooner, but I'm glad it wasn't later, it was just in time as you had no problems taking Jake away fron those Guards." - He then gave a few steps closer to the human boy. - "Is there a way you can dis-spell him?."

"Did someone put a spell on Jake?" - Arianne asked with a worried voice. Eriol nodded and explained to her what he knew about what happened.

OOC: Is it fine to say "dis-spell"?, if it is said differently, please let me know so I can edit the post.

Nick22 · **Reply #6487 on:** October 25, 2009, 05:00:08 PM

Marcus guided Rhiga to a open bed. "So you found him, I see, where was he?' He asked, softly stroking Rhiga's snout.. "I swear, that human gets into more trouble than anyone I know.."

Noname · **Reply #6488 on:** October 25, 2009, 09:00:27 PM

Rhiga removed her garments and lay down on the bed, clearly tired. "We found him running through the streets. I don't know what happened to him, not exactly, but somehow he got a spell on him that makes him act like a violent maniac..."

Rhiga gestured for Marcus to lie down next to her. The common room had beds, pillows, cushions, and other things to sleep on, all spread out in a haphazard fashion. This bed was just big enough for the two of them, but no blanket.

Meanwhile, Vespion responded to Eriol with a sigh:

"I cannot get rid of the spell myself, but this kind of spell wears out in a couple of days if it isn't recharged. While I don't know exactly what sort of dirty magic they used on Jake, he should be fine soon enough. It's going to be a tricky few days. We will need to restrain him until he gets better."

Nick22 · **Reply #6489 on:** October 25, 2009, 09:05:25 PM

Marcus obliged, and wrapped his arms around her. " He must have gone someplace he shouldn't have.. now we're going to wauit for the spell to wear off..
_
Minna and Ilsa found a bed to share, it was barely big enough for both of them. "So wharts the plan for tommorow? Minna murmured. ""get out of hee.." Ilsa said settling in on the left side of the bed. Both girls had decided to keep their clothes on since there was no blanket to cover them..

Chiletrek · **Reply #6490 on:** October 25, 2009, 11:06:22 PM

"To restrain him sounds like an option, or maybe you can try a potion that could numb him until the spell is done." - Eriol suggested as he took a look at Jake. He then said. - "And what about Sasha? will she be alright?"

In the mean time, Arianne was still near Adykon, as Kos was having problems trying to get asleep, she came closer and with a very soft voice, she began singing:

Have you been lost
Seeking shelter
From those who hurt you
Wounds at their hands
Scars that won't heal

There is a place
Warm in snowfall
Flowers that grow at your feet
A warmth in your heart
I am there with you

Just be at peace
Don't be afraid
Nothing will harm you in here
I'm by your side
I'll protect you now

A tree in the snow
You can sleep here in my arms
If you wander far
I'll wait right here for you

I'll stand by your side
Keep you warm when you're alone
There's food on my boughs
Here at your home

Long have you searched
For sanctuary
An end to the nightmares and pain
The doubt never ends
Memories so cruel

Scars still remain
There's no healing
There's no one that you truly trust
You feel alone
Afraid, you cannot rest

Long lonely nights
When you called, but no one was there
Be not afraid
Here, I am with you

Forever your place
No matter what happened to you
Here you are safe
Now and forever

Have you been lost
Seeking shelter
Nothing will harm you in here
I'm by your side
I'll protect you now

Noname · **Reply #6491 on:** October 25, 2009, 11:12:03 PM

(OOC: Lyrics of the above song are from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSOwacHP-XM&feature=related)

Adykon was amazed with Arianne's skill at singing a lullaby. He was almost mesmerized by it, as was Kos, who fell asleep listening to it, very calm and still.

Music For the Song

Meanwhile...

"Sasha will be fine" Vespion told them. "She may take time getting used to her new powers, but she should be able to adjust..."

Nick22 · **Reply #6492 on:** October 26, 2009, 12:16:11 AM

You sure can sing " Ilsa said to Arienne. "You half put me to sleep.. and I'm not a babe.." She chuckled.. "Good night everyone.. tommorow we start to look for ways out of here.."

Noname · **Reply #6493 on:** October 26, 2009, 12:27:58 AM

The night was hard as it was before... the inn was crowded, smelly, and needed a good cleaning... a really good cleaning in some parts. :blink:

The next day came all too slowly, but it came alright. Adykon picked up Kos from the bed they had put him down on, and went to get the child some food. Rhiga awoke slowly, her back aching from the rough bed.

Nick22 · **Reply #6494 on:** October 26, 2009, 12:34:07 AM

Marcus stirred shortly after his fiance.. "This bed is like a rock" He complained getting up and trying to loosen his muscles
_ Ilsa and Minna awoke shortly after Marcus. mInna climbed over ilsa to get off the bed. "Why did you do that? Ilsa complained as Minna accidently stepped on her. " Sorry" minna appologized as she climbed off the bed.. "Im sure you are " Ilsa groaned as she got up and stretched.

Noname · **Reply #6495 on:** October 26, 2009, 12:39:13 AM

"Ugh. I need a massage." Rhiga said. "I thought rest was supposed to make you more relaxed, not less. My back is so sore..." Rhiga was still not wearing her clothes... or rather, her loincloth, as she had no top since ever her rescue from Asthia's tower...

Meanwhile...

Adykon found more of that grain Kos liked so much. He even ordered a larger bowl for himself. Having not eaten much since his arrival in Hekaga, he found himself eating it rather quickly and messily... which led Kos to stare at him with a blank expression on his little face. This caused Adykon to be rather... embarrassed. His toddler son was less messy at eating than he was at that moment...

Nick22 · **Reply #6496 on:** October 26, 2009, 12:43:17 AM

Alright I'll give you a massage Marcus said.. crackling his claws. Just lay down, and I'll work on your back.."
_ Minna rummaged through the bag of food she had bought " Heres some fruit for you guys to share, and Adykon, you need to work on your manners.. you're slovbering all over the place! set a beter example for your son.." She said handing a clawful of fruit to Adykon.

Noname · **Reply #6497 on:** October 26, 2009, 01:35:01 AM

Adykon took some of the fruit, but gave the remaining third to his son.

"Fruit good" Kos murmured as he ate the dried fruit and nuts.

"Thanks Minna. You're a lifesaver there. Next time I'll eat neater, and set a better exam-"

"Ugh!" Rhiga grunted and moaned during the massage.

"As I was saying, I'll act in a manner that I want Kos to-"

"Aough! Ahh! Hnnn! Ohh!" Rhiga's vocalizations indicated pleasure accompanied by the release of tension and relief from stress. "Ah... that's it... now go lower..."

"Could you keep it down there?" Adykon asked the female.

"No, I can't! It feels so... ahhh!" She replied, moaning in pleasure.

Nick22 · **Reply #6498 on:** October 26, 2009, 01:39:53 AM

I'll have what shes having" Minna cracked, as Marcus continued moving his paws down Rhiga's back, slowly lossening the knots in her back.. her moans told him, it was working, VERY well..
_
Ilsa helped herself to some bread that Minna had bought.. the bread was crunchy, yet was quite tasty..

Noname · **Reply #6499 on:** October 26, 2009, 01:44:39 AM

Kos was too busy eating the fruit to notice Rhiga's moans and gasps. He had heard a lot of noise for one so young, anyway... what was a little more to him? He didn't care...

After a whole hour, Rhiga's massage was finally done. It took her another half hour before Adykon and the rest could convince her to get up; she really didn't want to leave the bed and the nice, warm, pleasurable situation she was in. Had she been alone, she would have tried to convince Marcus for some "intimate" time... Marcus could hardly blame a female for wanting emotional and physical intimacy; it was what they all craved... but now was hardly the time or place to be considering that...