Moving On

[beardies221]

OOC: Hehe, even though I have become a regular RP'er, I have yet to make a really succesful RPG that can go over 2 pages (2 pages old boards = 200 Posts). I guess I always make my storylines TOO unique so that only a very small amount of people can join. So, here is a more generic, yet equally as fun RPG. Oh, and just because I made the thread, don't expect it to be all stupidity... Although, there will be enough of that as well. Oh, and I have a map of Krynn up in my room, so I may have us go along some odd route only I know. Anyways, into the story!!!

My Character:
Name: Korim Hassleback
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Class: Fighter
Description: 6'2", Longish brown hair. Not overly attractive, but in shape. Wears a hat with a white feather in it, a green coat with chainmail and a regular shirt underneath, and regular leggings.
Weapons: The feather on his hat is sharp at the end, and is filled with a deadly poison. In his pouch he has a set of gloves that have large spikes on the knuckles, great for fights. Then a long sword is on his right side that he wields with one hand.

Now, here is the beginning of the story:
Korim lived in Pax-Tharkas. Even though it had been established as a dwarven and elven town, quite a few humans had moved in as well, although they were still in the minority. But, now many of the elves had left Pax-Tharkas, for after the great green dragon Beryl had destroyed Qualinesti, many of the elves had left with their relatives to travel to Qualinesti. The dwarves had also retreated into there mountain home of Thorbardin. Now the town was mostly inhabited by humans. Also, without the elves and dwarves around to rule it, the city had been reduced from its glory to shambles. Korim decided it was time to move on. Outside of his favorite Inn in Pax Tharkas, Reorx's Ale , he had posted a sign, asking for any who wished to move out of the city and go on to Solace to meet in the Inn today. Korim knew not too many would show up, for most of those who lived in Pax-Tharkas these days were cowards. The way to Solace was dangerous, for they would have to pass right by the Lake of Death. Korim knew that some elves and dwarves that had stayed behind to see their city fall may want to come with him, and some humans that had seen the same happen also may want to go. Korim walked into the Inn, to see who his travelling companions would be.

OOC: Don't worry, if we ever make it to Solace I have other plans... Oh, and I really tried to make this an easy RPG for people to join.... Oh, and you dont have to be a warrior, you could just be a regular person hoping to get out of that place and have some protection. Korim's a nice guy, he doesn't care if you can't add anything to the group...

[Kyra Starleaf]

ooc- I'll join in...

name : Khara Silverwing
race : Kagonesti Elf
weapons : Long bow and quiver of arrows, various daggers.
appearance : Tall and gracefull, long auburn hair, green eyes, wears a forest green tunic and leggings with a brown cloak, brown leather boots. Has a hawk for a companion.


in- Khara sat in the inn, impatiently waiting for the others to arrive for she hated to be cooped up inside and longed to feel the wind in her face. She had been waiting for an opportunity to leave this dreadfull place and when the notice had been posted she had jumped for it. Her friends thought she was foolish to leave, the roads are too dangerous to travel they had said but to Khara, the danger remained in staying where she was and slowly sufrocating(sp) to death. Her hawk Nightwing was perched on the inn's sign keeping an eye on the surroundings and through the strong connection between Khara and Nightwing, he let her know when someone of importance arrived.

[beardies221]

As Korim opened the door, he oddly looked back to see a hawk perched upon a sign, and it seemed to be watching him. He shook his head, and walked into the Inn. He did not see much, the regular trouble makers and alcoholics, until he looked to a far table. A beautiful elf sat there, a kagonesti by the looks of her. He walked over, and sat down across from her. "Hello. Are you hear to join my little group to leave this now wretched place? Ah, and I am Korim Hassleback," Korim said, sticking his hand out for her to shake.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Khara looked the human up and down without any hint of what she was thinking showing on her face, after a few moments she nodded her head " Yes I am ready to leave, and even though you are human, I will travel in the group. My name is Khara." she said as she extended her hand regally as if she were a Queen, her green eyes flashing.

[beardies221]

Even though she had given Korim her hand to Corim as if she was of royalty, Korim still shook it heartily as if she was an old friend. "I suppose we should wait for some others Khara, since we both seem to be here about thirty minutes early. Would you like something to eat or drink? This place used to have some of the best food around, although I'm not sure since it is no longer run by the dwarves..."

OOC: I will wait for at least two other people to show up in the Inn with us. After that, we can go on out and all the other players can meet up with us on the road...

[Khirsah]

OOC: This sounds interesting...
Name: Dema Amberright
Race: Silvanesti Elf (outcast)
Age: 98 (looks about 17)
Class: Warrior/Mage (black robe)
Appearance: Dark brown hair and forest green eyes. Wears doeskin pants and a black servant's shirt. She goes barefoot most of the time but when the need arises she will don a pair of soft boots. Her hair is pulled back with a silver clip shaped like a piece of ivy. Wears a simple silver bracelet on her right hand that bonds her with her sword.
Weapons: Some magic, a sword of elver make that is carved with runes that increase it's power when the user is angry.

IC: Dema sighed and pushed open the door to the inn. On her back was a bag filled with all of the possessions that she cared to take with her. It wasn't much since there was still lots of room in the pack.
She looked around and spotted the two sitting at a table. She figured they were the ones leaving town since there seemed to be no one else in the place. She cautiously walked over and tapped the man on the shoulder. "Um, sir are you the man who put up the sign outside?"

[beardies221]

"Yes young lady, I am. Although, you look a little young to be travelling out with the warriors. You must only be a teenager!" Korim said, having no idea that Dema was over three times his own age.

[Calus]

OOC: I might as well join
Name: Klar Standalone

Race: Dwarf (Klar)

Weapons: Axe

Bio: Lived in Pax Tharkas, found it much more interesting when elves and dwarves lived there but it is too boring.

Not sure, I think Klar don't have magical powers. But if they do I will have them! :D

IC: Klar came from the back of the inn with a large mug of dwarven spirits, "Oh you are all here then good." He then sat down at the table and drank agulp of Dwarf spirits.

[papytofu]

May I join in? Does it bother if i use a fizban-like character? Don't be affraid he's not a god nor a dragon.

Name: Mango
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Class: Sorcerer
Description: Some mad guy with a long quaterstaff, about 5'', have about 70 year. Always dressing in the same dirty greens clothes. He think he his a wizard but ToHS see him as a sorcerer.
History: He seems to be an anmesiac and doesn't really know who he his, but he like to travel and to be with heroes doing great deeds. He his some very lucky guy.

BIC ( If i can play): Pushing the door of the inn, the old man shouted : ''Am i in Solace at the inn of the last home?!''

[Khirsah]

She smiled shyly at Korim. "I'm afraid that i'm not as young as you think sir. Elvish blood runs in my veins and i am but a few years shy of my 100th Day of Life Gift. May i sit down?" She glanced at the other people who had entered and shuddered slightly. She hated being indoors with other people.

[beardies221]

"Yes, feel free," Korim said, gesturing to a chair on his right. "I take you will be joining us," Korim said to Klar. Then, he saw the old man enter, and heard him ask if he was in the Inn of the Last Home. He turned to look at a desheveled looking old man in some dirty green clothes. "No old one, you are in Pax Tharkas, in a tavern called Reorx's Ale. I am Korim Hassleback, and this lady right here is called Khara, and uh, this fine young elven woman is called, um, I actually don't believe she has told me her name yet. And this dwarf right here is called...hmm, I'm not sure of his name either. But, we are travelling to Solace, and you would be welcome to join us, if none of my companions object..."

OOC: Paypotu, your character is fine, I always like a little spice in my threads... I will just have a few more posts of letting people get to know each other until I move out, so uh, anyone else that wants to join should do so soon or meet us on the road...

[Calus]

Klar sat down and didn't put his hand out as is the normal greeting. "My name is Klar Standalone, by name by nature." He drank another gulp of dwarven spirits.

[beardies221]

"Your last name is stand alone? And yet, you still joined our group..."

[Calus]

Klar mumbled. "Well, I don't know the way to Solace, ok?" He got up and stormed off to the ale barrels at the back, drew a draught of beer and then sat down again, hoping to not show his embarrasement.

[beardies221]

Korim smiled to himself, then said to the group as a whole "Well, it seems you all will be the ones I end up travelling with. Whether this is good or bad, I do not know. Do you all have your possessions that you would like to bring with you here? If so, I suppose we could set out now, after I get some rations from our nice in-keep here," Korim says the last sentence while looking at the cowardice man behind the counter, knowing how much he had stolen, Korim figured he would be able to even out those deeds a bit, and take a little from that man.

[Calus]

Klar belched loudly and left the inn.

[beardies221]

"I assume that means he forgot something." Korim turned towards the old man, and asked him for his name. Then, he turned back to the younger elf and asked her for hers as well. He figured he may as well get to know these people, the trip to Solace would take long enough...

[Calus]

OOC: Whoops sorry don't know what happend.

Klar poked his head through the door, "I will meet you lot outside the gate."

[Kyra Starleaf]

Khara sighed inwardly at the disgusting display of bad manners from the dwarf and turned to look longingly out the window. Recognizing the other woman as Silvanesti, Khara nodded her head slightly in greeting then stood up " The dwarf has the right idea, I too will meet you by the trails beginnings. Good day." Khara looked over at the other elf " I can not stand to be cooped up indoors, you are welcome to join me outside." she said in their language, Khara was not like others of her kind for she had no hatred for those classed as dark elves, in fact ambition, alchemy and power were all traits she admired however there were things she needed to collect before the journey began and she did not want to waste time in a dark and stuffy bar, Khara realized the Silvanesti probibly felt the same.

[papytofu]

''You mean i'm not in Solace... awww.... i knew it wasn't good to use a map draw by a kender... Yes, i shall go with you...With me you don't have to be affraid of anything... Do you want me to show you a little bit of my power?I could do a poisoneous cloud that is far worst than a ogre fart... hehehehe... want you? Pleaaassse... i wanna do it!!!'' said the old man at a gnomish speed.

[beardies221]

"I do not think now is the time or the place sir. And what is your name? Hmm, and I'm not sure that spell of yours will come in very useful, for I think our main enemies out there will be Goblins, and I don't think goblins will be worried much by a bad smell..."

[Khirsah]

The young elf glanced around again and took a seat at the table. Sighed and looked around once more as if trying to fix the place in her memory. "Are we really going to Solace?" She asked. "Oh, i'm Dema Amberright. Sorry for not saying so before." She cast a longing look toward the kitchens before shaking her head and fixinf her eyes on the table.

[beardies221]

"Yes, we really are going to Solace. I had a map-maker friend of mine show me the shortest way. We will stay near the base of the Kharolis Mountains for the start of our journey. We should have no problems around here. In fact, this may be a pleasant journey around the mountains. Neidar dwarves inhabit this region. After that, we still have to pass right by the lake of death, where the great green Beryl was slain. After that, we must cut through a small bit of Qualinesti forest, which is likely to be inhabited by goblins. Then, another small mountain chain to go around and we are to Solace!" Korim then noticed the elf was looking at the kitchen and asked, "Before we leave, would you like to get something to eat?"

[Khirsah]

Dema's eyes lit up at the prospect of a good meal since she hadn't eaten anything in days. "I-if it wouldn't be too much trouble then i'd love to have something that i didn't have to steal--" She clapped her hands over her mouth and tried to make herself as small as possible.

[beardies221]

"Don't worry about it. What would you like? No offense, but I am not sure if elves these days eat meat or not." Korim pulled a pouch from his side and took out several steel, enough to pay for any meal the elf could want at this small tavern.

[Khirsah]

"Thanks!" She smiled brightly and thought for a few seconds. "I'd like six apples and three oranges and a glass of pear juice."

[papytofu]

''Excuse me for my bad manner... my name is MANGO THE MAGNIFICENT!!!!, said the old man jumping at the same time. I would also enjoy a meal if you want. Oucchh, those old bones don't like when I jump... i'll sit on a chair a moment...'' A hand on his back, mango slowly took a chair and sat down. '' What news are from the silvanesti, my lady,always under a big shell? said Mango who doesn't knew about the minotaur occupation.

[Khirsah]

Dema turned to Mango with a confused look on her face. "Are you addressing me sir? I haven't seen my homeland in ages so i would not know."

[beardies221]

Hoping that the Silvanesti and old mage would be able to get along ok, Korim went to the counter and bought the fruits for the elf, and decided the mage may like something a little heartier, so he bought him a large plate with some beef, potatoes, and a larger then Korim would have liked cup of ale.

Korim walked back to the table, and put the fruits down in front of Dema and the Meat and Potatoes down in front of Mango. He heard Mango ask Dema about what was going on in Silvanesti, and suddenly Korim remembered rumors about minotaurs invading. Also wanting to know what was going on, Korim sat back to listen.

[beardies221]

Dema turned to Mango with a confused look on her face. "Are you addressing me sir? I haven't seen my homeland in ages so i would not know."

"Oh, thats too bad," Korim said. "I was hoping to hear news on whether or not the Silvanesti were faring better then their Qualinesti cousins. In fact, most of the Qualinesti around here have moved off to Silvanesti after Berly fell on Qualinost..."

[Khirsah]

"Thank you so much." she said politely to the human before devouring the oranges and two of the apples. She tucked the others safely away in her bag. "I wish i knew how my family was doing but sadly i am an outcast and can never see them again. I sure hope they are doing well."

[beardies221]

"Why were you outcast? Sure you wouldn't have had to steal when you lived in Silvanesti, for elves generally seem to watch out very carefully for their own kind."

[Khirsah]

"I wasn"t cast out for stealing, i was kicked out for worshiping Nuitari. I'll never be a mage but at least i can have some defense other than my father's sword." She put her hand on the ornate hilt of the sword that hung from her belt. The metal seemed to shine of it's own accord, giving off an unearthly light from a single emerald embedded in the guard. An emerald of the same shape, only smaller that was set in her bracelet shone the same way.

[beardies221]

"Ah, a dark magic user. Well, I am sure our group will appreciate your skills as well. I think that once our friend Mango finishes up whatever he is going to eat, we ought to head out to Khara and Klar..."

[Khirsah]

"I just hope i'm more helpful to you than i was to my family." She muttered sadly, looking out one of the dirty windows to the street. She sipped her drink in silence waiting for the old man to finish up.

[papytofu]

''Who's Beryl? Is it a gnome invention... i've always said that one day gnomes will be dangerous... that's it now they destroyed Qualinesti... that's so sad... Bouhouhouhouhou...'' Mango started to cry like a baby. After one minute of intense crying Mango was okay... ''Yes, my lady don't mind about me, i'm just an emotive old wizard, and say us why were you outcast, if it isn't impolite to ask you. Cause one man i knew were also a outcast silvanesti elf... what was is name.. Dala... Dalarin... Dalazar... something like that... damn old memory...

OOC : You write so fast you two...

[Khirsah]

"Master Dalamar is who you are thinking of is it not? He was the last to be outcast before me." She smiled slightly at the old man. "I worked for the same House he did when he was a child."

[papytofu]

'' Thank for waiting me, it's more and more rare to see some good lad like you who care for the elder, said mango with the mouth full of food. You'll never regret to have me with you,mango warmly smiled to his new friend. And you, you worship Nuitari...interesting... me it depend on my mood, today i'm worshiping Lunitari maybe it will be Solinari tomorow... It's so fun to be a wizard isn't he?

[beardies221]

OOC: Hehe :).

BIC: "I think we ought to get a moce on you two. You can chit chat on the road, and we really should try and make it to the base of the Kharolis Mountains by nightfall..."

[Khirsah]

Dema nodded and got to her feet offering a hand to Mango. She looked again out the window nervously.

[papytofu]

Dalamar... yes it was his name... One day he transformed me in a frog it was funny but he forgot to transform me back in a human... Aw it would be so fun to recall all the adventures I had... But my brain oppose itself to that...

[papytofu]

Mango took Dema hand,''thank my lady, let's not tarry here, adventure is waiting for us!''

[Khirsah]

Dema forced a smile as she walked out of the tavern into the street. She quickly hid behind the first avalible sign as a large man with huge muscles passed nearby.

[beardies221]

With that, Korim walks out of the Inn. He walks through a small bit of town until he gets to the gate, where he sees Khara and Klar. He shouts over to them "Are you two ready?"

[Khirsah]

After the big man passes Dema hurried after Korim to the gate and waved hello to the others.

[papytofu]

Who was that big man? He must have ogre blood... I have a friend who's a half-ogre and he... Oh, hullo! said Mango to the two new person, i'm Mango with me you shall fear nothing...

[Calus]

"At bloody last we have been out here for ages, what were you doing? Eating or somethin?" Klar said huffingly and crossig his arms. "We have been ready for ages, lets get this journey started." Klar started to walk out of the gate.

[beardies221]

Korim figured the dwarf would always be a little away from the main group. Oh well. Korim also set off, keeping a pace next to Khara. He looked back and saw that Dema and Mango seemed to be hitting it off.

[Khirsah]

OOC: you make that sound really wrong...hitting it off *shakes head*

IC: Dema followed the leaders, keeping pace with the old magician. once they were outside the gates she visibly relaxed. "So is everyone from the city or did some of you move there?"

[papytofu]

''I would love to answer your question, my lady, but... i don't know....''said mango with a sad tone

[beardies221]

Korim yells back to Dema "I was actually born in Solanthus. But, with the decline of the Solamnian Empire, I figured maybe the elves and dwarves had it a little more under control, so I came over to Pax-Tharkas, were everyone was welcomed..."

[Kyra Starleaf]

Khara walked silently, her hawk perched on her shoulder watching the others with a sharp eye. She was enjoying the feel of the bright sun shineing down on her face and the warm breeze caressing her skin. As she walked she kept an ear open on the conversations going on around her, gaining information but not giveing any herself. Khara glanced over at Korim as he kept pace beside her " So tell me again why we are travelling to Solace? I know my reasons for wanting to go, however I am unsure of yours." She kept her bright green eyes focused on his face as she awaited his answer.

[beardies221]

"It seems to be one of the few places on Krynn these days that has some sort of trouble brewing. I am truthfully not sure if I will settle down there or if it will become a pit stop on a longer journey for me. All I know is that wherever I end up going, its state can't end up being much worse then that of which Pax-Tharkas is in."

[Khirsah]

Dema looked at Mango. "How can you not know where you are from?" She asked curiously. Suddenly she looked at the ground, ashamed. "I'm sorry sir, it's not my place to be asking that, nevermind."

[papytofu]

No,no it's nothing my lady. I just really don't know from where I am... I just remember the last 10 years...Nothing else... but you know, I'm getting really old, so I think it's normal...

[beardies221]

"Well then where were you before Pax-Tharkas?" Korim asked Mango.

[papytofu]

'' I think I was in Blöten...charming people these Ogres... but they just don't open themself to the other a lot, they prefer to open the others with an axe... In Blöten I met a charming lad... what was his name.... Demon?Dimon? he had a strange last name something like Saddog... And I lived many funny adventures there... You know that now that some Ogre are pretty? They are blue skinned and they call themselves... what's the name... ah yes... Ogre Giant. In blöten I met a kender named Scratch, he's the one who gave me the map that say that solace is here.'' said Mango with a nostalgic tone.

[Khirsah]

Dema chuckled. "You should never trust a kender map unless you don't care where you end up." She pulled out a map of her own and looked at it. "How many miles do you think Solace is from here?"

[Khirsah]

Dema chuckled. "You shouldn't trust a kender map unless you don't care where you end up." She pulled out a map of her own and studied it carefully. "So how many miles is Solace from here?"

[beardies221]

"I am not sure miles wise, but at least a 3 night journey. I hope to get to the base of the Kharolis by nightfall," Korim says, looking forwards to see the hazy form of the mountains, still many miles away.

OOC: Hehe, sorry if I am boring anyone, but I have something I will put in later tonight. It will intertwine with the book Wizards Conclave...:)

[Khirsah]

"Good, then we will be far away when they arrive." She put her map away and smiled sadly. "I heard that the same dark armies that are invading my homeland are set to arrive in the city soon. It is good that we will be away." She looked back and rested her hand on the hilt of her sword. "Good riddiance." she muttered under her breath.

[beardies221]

OOC: Sorry it took me so long...

BIC: The sun was beginning to set, but the companions were nearly at the base of the mountain. Korim wasn't actually sure if the sun was setting, or if it was just behind the mountains, but it was already relatively cold, and Korim halted the group. He decided to give everyone their task for the night. He had Dema and Mango start gathering wood, and since Mango was a mage, he put him in charge of conjuring a spell to light the fire. He put Klar in charge of preparing a meal of the various provisions everyone had brought. Then, he decided that he and Khara should scout the area and make sure nothing was amiss, for these were troubled times for Krynn, and anything could be lurking around. So, Korim walked up a little ways on the slope, having grabbed a small lamp to bring with him. "Khara, could your hawk friend check from the sky for us? I am not sure how much you and I will be able to scout a dark mountain slope at night." As Korim said this, he remained un-aware of the dark shapes watching him from the bushes off to the side. Nor did he see the others, creeping down the mountain side towards the small clearing the companions had chosen.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Khara nodded once and turned her arm so the hawk was brought face to face with her, Khara's eyes seemed to go blank as she communicated with Nightwing. A few moments passed then with a flap of his powerful wings, Nightwing was born aloft in the darkness. Watching him fly for a moment Khara turned back towards Korim intending to tell him to wait untill Nightwing scouted the outlying area when her keen elven sight picked out slight aura's of red in the distance. Everything she had been about to say flew from her mind, and grabbing Korims arm she raced back to the others. " Be prepared, we are not alone here!" she hissed and with that she picked up her longbow and notched an arrow. " I can not tell yet who or what approaches however I can tell you there are many." She stepped out and looked around, trying to determine the best line of defense should it be needed when a piercing cry split the air and Nightwing dove towards her. He flew in circles above her head then with a beat of his wings headed in a northern direction. Khara looked over at everyone with a grim look on her face " I can tell you this, they are not our friends."

[Calus]

Klar was complaining about the rations again, "Why didn't anyone prepare for the trip properly" He had brought two large bags full of food! He took out some more and then he saw Khara run in to the camp and told them of the impending danger, he picked up his axe and stood next to Khara.

[papytofu]

'' HIIIIIHHAAA!!!! Time for action? Want me to do a super spell? You'll see you'll become addicted to my spell, do I toast them, or I could make them be our friends? Your choice!'' said Mango eager to use his spells.

[beardies221]

Korim also ran back to the camp, after hearing Khara's warning. He got in a defensive stance. He watched, and saw the first of the creatures come within the light of the fire. It was more horrible then he good imagine. It was...a kender. Suddenly, a whole flood of them came by. "Aww hell, this cannot be good at all." Korim put his hands over his ears, preparing for a wave of chatter, instead he was hit square in the jaw from a rock launched from a hoopak. Suddenly, more rocks started raining down on the group, and some of the kender near the front of the group started charging forward with their sharpened hoopaks. Korim grabbed his sword again, as he was pelted with rocks. These were no regular happy upbeat kender, these seemed to have something wrong with them. A darkness in their eyes, some sort of affliction.

OOC: :) Some good ol' kender with a nice little afflicted twist.

[Khirsah]

Dema heard the disturbance and dropped the wood she had found. She ran back to the camp to find it overrun with insane kender. A few of the more foolish creatures decided to target her and rushed at her with their hoopaks.
One swung at her once and didn't survive to try again. in seconds she had drawn her sword and buried it deep in the demented creature's body. A few of the smarter ones backed off but others pressed closer and fell victim to her wrath.
"What the bloody hell is wrong with them?!" Dema shouted to the others as she noticed the strange behavior for the first time. She ducked a rock that flew at her but failed to notice the hoopak whistling toward her head. Her body went limp as she fell, buried by kender as they pressed toward the others.

OOC: no she's not dead...i hope

[beardies221]

Korim, seeing Dema fall barrelled forward. He yelled back to the other companions "These must be the afflicted kender I heard about. They must have had to turn to banditry after most of their home was destroyed by the great red - " Korim had to stop talking as he hit the first wave of kender. He was stabbed in his thigh, but kept running. He ran through the kender, and leaped, knocking most of them off Dema's leap form. Unfortuantely, they just swarmed over her again, stealing anything they could with their quick hands, and trying to make sure she would hurt no more of them again. Korim grabbed his broadsword, the only one of his many weapons that hadn't already been snatched. He swung it in an arc, killing several kender. One jumped on top of the large blade, and stabbed its hoopak through Korim's arm. Korim yelled, and switched the sword to his left hand. Unfortunately, he could barely aim the blade, and had to drop it. Instead, he grabbed and yanked a hoopak from a kender. The hoopak was light enough for Korim to wield, and he stabbed at the quick kender with it. The was in effective, for the kender were nothing if not fast. So, Korim switched the sides around and started sweeping to hoopak like he had his sword, smacking many kender, but not killing any with this method.

[Calus]

Klar stood there, he thought, at last I will be able to kill some kender, and no elf would be around to say otherwise. Klar hefted his axe above his head and charged at the kender, swinging his great axe in a large semi circle, the axe was keen and easily pierced the kender's thin necks, passing through the other side and letting the heads fall to the floor. He then turned so his side was pointing towards the kender to put more power into his swing, he charged once, more but into a larger group and cleaved the kender in two. Klar was loving this, he hadn't fought in years and even better it was kender. Klar laughed out loud, but that was a mistake,a kender jumped onto his back and stabbed Klar in the shoulder.
Klar instantly went down to one knee and ripped the kender and hoopak off and out of his body, he looked up to see the kender surrounding all ready to stab him. He with only one arm holding his axe and the other holding his shoulder and his eyes were angry.

[beardies221]

Suddenly, one kender stepped forward, and motioned for the others to stop. "It will obviously take many more of our lives to kill you, but you know that eventually we will. So, I will make this deal with you, give us all of your belongings, and we shall let you live. If not, eventually we WILL kill you, and shall take your belongings and your lives."

[papytofu]

'' Hello there! Have you seen a kender named Scratch'' said mango not caring that battle was surronding him. A Kender hit him with his hoopak behind the head.''Owcchh that hurt, soory but i'll teach you a lesson...'' ''Ars ut morigil dames'' said mango weaving a spell, transforming 10 kender into pigs...'' oups, wasn't that the sleep spell, I don't recall to had learn a pig-transforming spell...'' Mango was totaly confused in this melee with kender and... pigs...

[Kyra Starleaf]

With an arrow notched and ready to fly Khara was torn when the first wave of kender came rushing down the hill. Kender were not the enemy, she thought and decided then and there that she would not take innocent life. Sighting a target Khara let loose the arrow and knew her aim was true when a howl of pain rent the night air, a kender fell to the ground, an arrow peircing his wrist straight through to the hoopak he was welding. Quickly notching another arrow Khara was soon fireing as fast as she could but was still overwhelmed by the small bodies that pressed ever closer. When the order came for the kender to stop and the companions to release their weapons and supplies, Khara lowered her bow glad for the moment that she would not have to inflict any more damage to the poor things. Looking around her, she assessed the wounded in her own party and decided that the Leader of the kender was correct, they would be overtaken before the tide of kender was finished. With a sigh she waited to see what the outcome of the confrontation would be.

[Khirsah]

Dema groaned and sat up slowly, rubbing her aching head. She noticed the dead kender around her sword, the ones who obviously had tried to steal it. Her eyes then travelled to the circle of kender and her wounded comrades. She staggered to her feet slowly and reached into her pocket, the one that had her spell components. Moving slowly toward Korim she whispered in a low voice, "Make no deal with them, i can get us out...i hope."
she slowly began to chant a teleportation spell and sprinkle rose petals around her feet. A second later she had dissappeared. A shout rang out in the woods to the right, distracting the kender from the others. "Run, i'll catch up later!" Dema shouted, bolting into the woods with the swarm of mad kender on her heels.

[beardies221]

"There is no way she will be able to out run kender, even as an elf in the woods. There are just far too many of them. We need a plan, we can not let them catch her. If we are able to catch up to them, I do have a plan, although..." Korim sort of trailed off, as he looked at Mango. He sighed, knowing it was his only choice. "Mango, you wouldn't happen to know a very powerful teleportation spell would you?"

[Khirsah]

Dema figured that the others wouldn't listen to her but she had made up her mind. She didn't know these woods well so she was slower than usual, having to stop and get her bearings.
The kender were hot on her trail and always at her heels pressing her ever onward. Unfortunatly she took a wrong turn and ended up on the edge of a cliff facing a long fall into the river below.
She looked to the other side. it was a long jump but she hoped to make it. Taking a few steps back, she looked over her shoulder and took a flying leap, grasping the edge of the other side with her hands. the kender pelted her with rocks as she pulled herself up but none had the guts to try and jump it. it seemed the affliction had thankfully given the kender some sense of fear.
She crawled into the forest on the and curled up, hoping to find the others in the morning. With the howls of the angry kender in her ears she drifted into an exhausted sleep with her hand clenched on the hilt of her sword.

[papytofu]

''Teleportation spell you said?Sure, I have one! But we never know where it will transport us,not waiting the response of the others mango weaved his spell. The ground seemed to fall under the group, a second after they were in a totally different place, without any kender...

OOC : Beardies I'll let you decide where we are.

[beardies221]

OOC: hehe, first we have to pick up Khirsah, although I have an idea for this, so I will have us teleport, and eventually we'll meet up with Dema again. But, Khirsah, Mariner wanted to come in to this thread, so I will ask him if he can meet up with you until I figure out how to bring us all together again :). I sorta have a plan for it, it will only take me a few posts.

BIC: The mountains and forest melted away, and when Korim could see again dust was swirling around. As Korim regained his balance he looked around and saw plains with high grass and a lot of swirling dust. Korim couldn't see much life, until he felt a large hand on his shoulder. He turned to see the painted face of a warrior. Korim gripped his sword, ready to pull it from the scabbard. Then, a whole circle of mounted warriors seemed to just pop out of the grass. Korim took his grasp away from the sword, and looked around warily. One warrior stepped forward and said to the remainder of the group, "Follow." Having no other choice, Korim did.

OOC: Mariner, if you could find Dema that would be great, and keep her company until we get her over here...

[Calus]

Klar grumbled but followed the knights, he was wounded and he had no chance.

[beardies221]

OOC: Not knights, plainsmen, heh, I guess I sh0uld have mentioned, we are out on the plains with the Que-Shu, and they are about to take us to the village. Although, I am waiting to continue this side of the storyline until Mariner shows up. Mariner is joining the game with Khirsah...

[Mariner]

She looked to the other side. it was a long jump but she hoped to make it. Taking a few steps back, she looked over her shoulder and took a flying leap, grasping the edge of the other side with her hands. the kender pelted her with rocks as she pulled herself up but none had the guts to try and jump it. it seemed the affliction had thankfully given the kender some sense of fear.
She crawled into the forest on the and curled up, hoping to find the others in the morning. With the howls of the angry kender in her ears she drifted into an exhausted sleep with her hand clenched on the hilt of her sword.

In the distance Nighthawk could hear the rash screams of what seemed children coming from the west startling the fawn he was healing. With a few soft words in Kagonesti the young doe calmed down while he finished tying the splint on its injury.

Brushing his hand upon the does neck he slowly backed away to let it be. It raised up wearily staring around in confusion and then skipped away from the noise. Smiling, the wild elf turned his attention once again to the dsitraction. Picking up his medical sack and bow he decided to investigate this intrusion upon the tranquil forest.

As he came closer to the forests edge he could see the broken foiliage that had just recently been walked on. Kneeling down he looked closer to the print. Another elf in these woods he thought to himself. Following the trail he saw the curled up body of the woman. She appeared to be a child in elven years marked with bruises from the wild kender who did not seem interested to come across the cliff. Keeping his distance he spoke to the elf...

"Are you in need of medical treatment my lady" he spoke cautiously minding the hilt of his sword.
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Nighthawk Willowind
Kagonesti Driud/Ranger
215 years of age
Carries medical herbs, a sword of unknown origin, and a bow.
Bio: All he knows is the forest which he has lived his entire life. A fellow druid raised him as a son and he became guardian of its lands. He shares this task with another half-elf who has been missing as of late.

[papytofu]

''Hello there!''said joyfully Mango '' I wonder where my fantastic spell brought us, who are you?'' the plainsmen looked at mango with a severe face''Ok,ok you don't wanna talk...''Mango followed the plainsmens

[beardies221]

OOC: That was great Mariner, and I will have the whole party together eventually...:)

BIC: The plainsmen, decided to answer one of the mages questions. "You are in the plains around the great village of the que-shu." It was still dark, but the moon provided enough light to see by. The beams of the moon could be seen through the swirling clouds of dust, and through the tall grass the men walked. The companions kept walking, then all of a sudden stumbled out into a clearing. All around there were small huts, most of the people being asleep, but there was a watch posted all around.
Korim decided to venture a question. "Why did you bring us here, what do you want?"
"Bandits and other foul creatures have been roving our plains. You all look like an odd group, but I've seen odder groups of bandits."

[Morcalivan7]

OOC: I'll be somewhere inside the village as you suggested then. Perhaps there will be a market?

Name: Swifttongue (a nickname from the villagers, I may decide to share my real name if I trust you)
Race: Human (Plainsman)
Class: Fighter/Rogue
Bio: He came to the village a few weeks ago, he said he came from the north but no one really knows, the truth is he is a mystery to the other Plainsmen, however he is a good hunter and bargainer and is welcome, for the time being anyways.

Btw Calus I see in the first page you asked if Klar have magic. The Klar are the 'barbarians' of the dwarves, it's the Theiwar that are the mages of the dwarves. However I'm sure you could use Mysticism as that's not limited to the magic spark, either that or edit your posts to show Theiwar, no one will know the difference. :p

[beardies221]

OOC: Yea, here, I'll make it morning.

BIC: Korim wasn't sure what they did to people they thought were bandits. He turned to ask Klar, but was quickly silenced as one of the plainsmen drew his sword. Korim quickly silenced, and sat on the ground, determined to watch the plainsmen and make sure nothing happened to him and his friends. He alertly watched the guards...and was awoken of the soung of many voiced and light shining in his eyes. He looked to his left and saw what looked like a market for trading and the like. Well, even though he had dosed off, at least him and his friends were still alive. Korim looked to the left, and gulped, as he saw several nooses being tied over tree limbs.

[Khirsah]

dema awoke at the sound and drew her sword half way out of the scabbard before she realized that the elf standing before her meant no harm. She shook her head slowly and curled back up. "Just let me be." She muttered before drifting off t o sleep.

[Mariner]

dema awoke at the sound and drew her sword half way out of the scabbard before she realized that the elf standing before her meant no harm. She shook her head slowly and curled back up. "Just let me be." She muttered before drifting off t o sleep.

Realizing this woman meant no harm to him nor the forest he approached closer. Upon examination he had found a rather large bump upon her head that could be fatal.

"Forgive me little one, but I must treat this or you just may sleep forever." he whispered.

Nighthawk reached into his pouch and prepared the herbs required for the ointment. Realizing the night was closing in he would need to prepare shelter for the woman against the closing storm. Taking off his brown cloak he placed it upon the female elf. His body was aligned with traditional elven tattoos creeping up just below his shoulder length red hair. He stepped away and began a mysterious chant. His eyes went from light brown to forest green as he spoke. The ground began to tremble slighty sprouting vines arcing over the girls sleeping frame.

Shaking his head the spell was complete and he went back to preparation of the salve. After completing the neccesary process he grabbed some dead branches and began a small fire. Once again he began to chant a soothing song which placed the young elf into a deeper sleep which was apparently working due to the loss of pain lines on her face. Gently propping her head up Nighthawk spread the salve upon the injury. Satisfied with his work he than sat down to meditate until the elven lady awoke.

[Calus]

OOC: thanks Morclavian I wanted Klar then not Theiwar. Whoops sorry beardies I didn't realise they were tribesman.

IC: Klar grumbled some more, then complained about the lack of food, then them waiting and then back to food again.

[Morcalivan7]

Swifttongue noticed the strangers entering the village at the end of a blade and thought them an odd bunch to be bandits. The rough times on Ansalon has indeed changed things if elves and dwarves were raiding together, and with a wild sorceror to boot. With that he went back to his work in selling the village's wares to the visiting plainsmen.

[Khirsah]

Dema's sleep was troubled by strange dreams of kender and what may have happened after she left the others. When she awoke again she found that there was a fire burning near her and a person, an elf was sitting by her. The wound on her head was bandaged but still ached slightly.
She sat up slowly, not wanting to disturb him as he seemed to be in deep meditation. A thorny vine scratched her arm, drawing blood and she winced in pain as she seemed to be covered in it. Sudden realizastion dawned on her. It wass an assassin vine that she was wrapped in and though it seemed on the verge of death, it was still very dangerous.
She drew the dagger that she kept in her belt but as soon as the blade neared the vine it began to constrict slowly, digging its thorns and pumping its deadly venom into her body. She cut at it frantically with her knife but it couldn't penetrated the tough skin of the vine. She cursed under her breath and cast a weak fireball spell which set half the plant ablaze and made it release her. Dema then, substantually weaker, cralwed toward the fire and collapsed.

[Mariner]

She drew the dagger that she kept in her belt but as soon as the blade neared the vine it began to constrict slowly, digging its thorns and pumping its deadly venom into her body. She cut at it frantically with her knife but it couldn't penetrated the tough skin of the vine. She cursed under her breath and cast a weak fireball spell which set half the plant ablaze and made it release her. Dema then, substantually weaker, cralwed toward the fire and collapsed.

Sensing something was wrong the druid broke his meditation and felt the vines pain. The young elf was slumped over near the fire to his dismay and he quickly moved to her. By the looks of her arm she had been poisened, although a weak dosage in her condition it may be fatal. Turning his attention to the dying vine he shook head.

"Your time has come little friend, there is nothing I can do for you." Looking back at the woman he smiled. "And you, how can I take care of my forest when you seemed to be plagued with misfortune. Placing his hands upon the wound Willowind began to concentrate on countering the poisen. He could feel the warmth come back to her flesh and decided thet she may need to be moved to a warmer area. Willowind took out his flute and piped a soft song which seemed almost inaudible to even himself. PLacing the flute back into his pouch he listened to the forest.

Within moments the rustling of branches became apparently closer in the distance he could see the warm red hue of the great beast. "You are most welcome my friend, I am in need of assistance." From the darkeness of the foliage the head of a great bear poked its head about sniffing the cool air. "Now, now Fola, it is ok, she needs rest and I fear the elements are against her healing process," he whispered.

With a great yawn the bear broke into full view being followed by her cub, Rolio. With great ease he hoisted the elf woman upon Fola's back and grabbed their belongings. Let us go my friends, the sun shall rise soon and I do not know if we will be safe for much longer. Patting her mane he tossed a quick smile to the young male. You have grown so much young one, turning his eyes back to the forest he started walking towards his home.

[beardies221]

"Hmm, I wonder if Dema is ok?" Korim said, thinking aloud. Right after asking himself this question, he was roughly grabbed by the shoulders and pushed towards a cart. With a knife to his back, he was forced to step onto the cart. He looked around, and all of a sudden a noose was slid around his neck, his hands already tied behind his back. He looked around and saw the same thing happening to Klar and Khara. Korim knew now what would happen, and he turned and kicked the tribesman off the cart who was standing beside him. Then, he turned, and saw how close he was to the tree. He jumped up, and caught himself around the tree with his legs. Slowly he tried to climb the tree using only his legs. He through his tied arms over a tree branch, and started rubbing them up and down. Then, he pulled as hard as he could, and was able to rip the frayed rope. Korim quickly slipped the noose of his neck, and looked to see if he could help his comanions. He was about to jump down from the tree until he looked down to see a large spear pointing up towards the tree. Korim was now completely surrounded by the plainsmen...

[Calus]

Klar used his powerful strength and broke his bonds, he barged one tribesman ot of the way to help Korim, he just reached one of the tribesman, when he was rugby tackled out of the way and spears pointed at his chest.

[Kyra Starleaf]

For the space of three heartbeats Khara did not move, then while the plainsmens' attention was distracted by Korim and Klar, she quickly bent down and rolled on the ground into the plainsmen closest to her knocking them to the ground as well. With her hands tied behind her back she was limited in her movements however while on the ground she was in a position to bring her arms around in front of her by squeezing then down her legs and under her feet. Khara stood up and looked around then ran to help her friends if she could, she raised her fisted arms like a club and brought them down across the neck of the closest plainsman.

[papytofu]

''Ho ho ho, we're escaping. Time to use a super spell!''After Mango weaved his spell the rope that imprisonned him liquified. '' I think it's time for you to sleep'' said mango to a plainsmen trying to take a threatening face. '' Ast arun dagobar! '' the sleep spell did its effects... but not on the good person, Mango was sleeping on the ground...

[Khirsah]

Dema groggily opened her eyes to find herself being carried off somewhere by the elf she had seen before. She slipped out of his arms and landed in a heap, too tired to even catch herself. "Who are you?" She asked, her eyes burning with a fighter's resolve. She reached over and drew her sword, using it to lean upon as she struggled to her feet.

[Khirsah]

WAKE UP CALL...post already sheesh :rolleyes:

[Mariner]

Dema groggily opened her eyes to find herself being carried off somewhere by the elf she had seen before. She slipped out of his arms and landed in a heap, too tired to even catch herself. "Who are you?" She asked, her eyes burning with a fighter's resolve. She reached over and drew her sword, using it to lean upon as she struggled to her feet.


Suprised at the actions of the elf girl Willowind stepped back a few steps. With a smirk he arced his hand placing it upon his chest bowing slightly.

"My, oh my little one, you are spirited. In regards to your question, I am Nighthawk Willowind. I am a protector of these lands that you have invaded. PLease put away your weapon before you get hurt. Bloodshed will not be tolerated in this region."

"Now that I have answered your question, may I have your name? And how you have found your way into my lands."

OOC: Happy now Khirsah? Oh Beardies where art thou?

[Khirsah]

She looked at the older elf and blinked. Her bloody hand lost it's hold on her sword, causing her to lose her balance and grab a low branch of a nearby tree for support. "I'm Dema." She muttered softly. "And don't touch that sword unless you want a nasty shock." She nodded in the direction of her fallen weapon.

OOC: very happy now :)

[beardies221]

OOC: I've had finals this week. Don't worry, they'll be done by tomorrow, but I've been studying like mad... Morcalivan, hope this works with you, if it doesn't I can edit it, but I've backed myself into a corner so this seems a way out.

BIC: It seemed the friends would suffer a bad fate here. Surrounded by angry plainsmen, the wind began to pick up a bit. A dust cloud could be seen in the distance, and the tall grass was swaying. Nearby, a plainsmen at the market who, despite the extreme heat was dressed in a heavy claok that would not let anyone see any discernible feature, suddenly had the hood blown off his head. All the people in the market turned and gasped. They could now see the horrible head of a draconian popping out from the cloak. Quickly, all the warriors turned towards this beast, spears pointed at him.
The companions slowly started creeping away, Korim grabbing Mango under his arm.

OOC: Don't worry, we won't leave you, I am just waiting until you respond for us to take action.

[Morcalivan7]

OOC: The monster roared as his wings and body expanded, he grew 100 ft tall, stomping on the... What? No? Bah, ok I'll get to it.

A spear came flying at the draconian as he threw off his cloak revelaing a scaled body as he caught the spear. With a screatching shout that could be taken as a battle cry, the Draconian's back cape began to move, only it wasn't a cape at all, they were wings and they spread far as the draconian jumped on all fours onto one of the Plainsman, smashing his body down under the weight and leaping off into the air with his wings wide. Spears flew up and the draconian soon found himself dodging, catching spears, taking them in his body only to have them bounce off or be quickly pulled out. He was bleeding but no serious organs were hit, tired but determined he flew out of sight in the opposite direction of the companions momentarily before turning just over the horizon to trail their scent. He would have loved to stay longer and battle them but he had his orders.

[beardies221]

With the draconian gone, and no longer distracting the plainsmen, they turned back towards the companions. Korim borke out with the rest of his friends in a run. Not knowing which other way to go, they ran towards the draconian on a hill. Korim assumed that he may at least know the way out, so if they ran behind him eventually the might lose the plainsmen.

[Kyra Starleaf]

Running up the hill alongside Korim Khara puffed out her breath " First kender and now plainsmen, why is it that those we deem our allies turn to be our enemies and those we deem enemy we look to for guidance?" she shook her head as if trying to figure it out " "Tis strange times we live in."

[Morcalivan7]

Kilrith couldn't believe he was helping these 'worms' as the dragons so eligantly put it. Still, if the draconian nation was ever to survive this brave new world they would not only need allies but be able to kill them should their fears threaten their alliances. And although he hated what he was doing he also took such pride in it knowing that he had a poeple now, no longer was he a corrupt race of some greater being, he was his own race now, a race that would continue on when he's gone, one that would carve it's own destiny and not be shackled to it from birth. He gave a whicked grin as the companions approached.

[Mariner]

She looked at the older elf and blinked. Her bloody hand lost it's hold on her sword, causing her to lose her balance and grab a low branch of a nearby tree for support. "I'm Dema." She muttered softly. "And don't touch that sword unless you want a nasty shock." She nodded in the direction of her fallen weapon.

Willowind nodded in compliance to her wishes. Walking towards her a the druid began to feel something was intruding upon the forest. With haste he grabbed Dema's arm and swung it over his shoulder. Willowind was not easily scared within his realm, but recently something or someone was tracking him. His life was one of peace and serenity and he had hoped it would stay that way. For now his concern was to keep Dema alive without having her injured further.

"We have to het going now, we are not too far from my shelter. Pick up your sword if you wish me not to handle it," he whispered.

[Calus]

Klar made a little sprint to the top of the hill, and collapsed in exhaustion.

[Khirsah]

Dema held out her hand and the magic of her braclet called her weapon to her. She sheathed it and looked back over her shoulder. She sensed it too, only she knew what it was. "Draconians...dragon men, four of them and another farther behind. They can smell my blood that's how they'll track us." She muttered weakly. if only she was more rested then she could have used the power on them and bent them to her will. Her true magic made the few mage's spells she knew seen like child's play. but on second thought, she'd rather die than use the power again, not after what she did before...