Maranta's Pride

[Gussish]

--------------------------------------------Back Ground------------------------------------------------
After the final climatic battle of the Soul War, several whispers circulated from Tyr (Draconian Nation) about strange sightings at the ruined fortress of Maranta's, (this fortress is in the novel Draconian Measures, do ask if you need more information) and a caravan of an overly optimistic human was about to sent out for the ruins of Maranta's Fortress, this caravan was outside of Tyr, no draconian was amongst the party that was assembled by advertisment in nearby taverns.

I'd like everyone thats participating to give a brief bio, this is about a 6-8 level party to give you an idea on how powerful in-RP your character should be, also, this is my first post and RP, I don't care on your race but make it humanoid at least.

Character Name: Kalnath Jabov
Age: Appears to be in his late teens.
Race: Human
Class: Fighter
Bio: When asked of his past Kalnath gives a glare that often turns off most commoners, when pressed Kalnath gives variations, one moment he's an orphan the next he's a fisher man's son that struck it rich, his purpose with the caravan is clear though: For the profits.

Kalnath is odd for a human, his grin nearly split to the back of his face, his eyes were also colored teal, all of it, not even his pupils were black, his cloths were that of a well seasoned fighter, split mail and a battle scarred shield, his chipped long sword suggested his skill quite well, he wore no helm however, and his legs were covered with minimal protection, mainly the front of them were covered in plates of steel.

Idlely Kalnath saw the fidgeting teenager amongst, what he presumed, his favored steed, petting him and in general; lavishing his attention upon it to ease his own tension amongst strangers that could very well gut him when the treasures were all splitted. The early morning dew irritated Kalnath and he gave a look about, the smell in the air was that of the watered grass, thanks to the light sprinkle earlier that night.

The dirt road they were by on the outside of Tyr, watched by a curious and overzealous Baaz guard that had the nerve to tell them to move away from the enterance for no real purpose in general. The forest about Tyr was organized as well as the draconians themselves, trees were chopped and organized in small piles, although draconians loathed farming several sprouts were slowly growing further away from the road, promising the nation's propsperity.

Of course Kalnath didn't really take this well in as he waited impatiently for the other members that were to come with them, forced to wait for the helpers that would drive the other two wagons as there were three wagons in all, the caravan would take off at noon and that would begin the trip to Marana's ruined fortress, all Kalnath could do was polish his seasoned sword.

[papytofu]

Hi there! Count me in! here my character:

Name : Igor Tsulrak'de
Race: Ogre
Class : Fighter
Bio: Igor,it's not it true name he just chosen that name to be more easy for his employer to pronounce it, go everywere money is. Sellsword from the beginning of his life, he obey to a strange code of honor proper to him that is really rare for an ogre. He's really strong even by ogre standard and really intelligent for an ogre.He wear a full plated armor with so much protection that he's nicknamed the steel mercenary. Always wearing his helm, no one that is alive today ever seen his face. His objective in is live his to become an ogre titan to have enough power to reverse the current blöde gouvernment like his father tried to do ( and let his life at it )

He have a strong hate for Blöde originated ogre. He fight with two big battle axes. He heard about Kanath and think it would be a good think to go with him to create havoc in Tyr and enrich hiself . but he never said his true reason to Kanath, saying that he was going there to liberate one of his brother emprisonned there.

[Gussish]

Kalnath was never a fanatic to caring who was in his party, though an ogre would usually raise his concern Kalnath was to bored and impatient to care at the moment, the Baaz stared at him briefly as if silently urging them to depart to the fortress, however, most of the party still had yet to come, only a single driver had come with the imtiminating looking ogre, promising great strength as it would take sheer force alone to wield all the armor the ogre had on.

Kalnath idlely picked at a tooth, clearly showing his disinterest in the Baaz's concern by flicking break fast's remnants out of his mouth and he didn't bother speaking to the ogre, he didn't think the ogre was anymore intelligent then a common goblin, though rumors of this "Steel Mercenary" tell otherwise.

[papytofu]

'' what! It's just a little human baby...He will be of no help... I'll need more power than that if I want to make myself rich. All it would need now to be the most stupid party i've ever been in would be an elf... '' thought Igor,doesn't trying to engage any form of conversation with an inferior man of an inferior race that have let their brand on his so perfect race...

To show his disgust to the shrimp he was just going to spat on the guy when he remembered that he need to look like someone that is good to trust...

He began to be bored of all this waiting... If his one-time partners doesn't show up in one hour he would go at Tyr with or without anyone to help him.

[Gussish]

Mumbling about incompetence Kalnath saw the second driver, surely the teenager got more adventurers no matter, the caravan must proceed as planned, perhaps the adventurers could meet up with them as the caravan began to move, though the ogre seemed even more impatient Kalnath would wait another hour with the teenager and then the journey to the fortress would begin. The Bass was also tempting Kalnath to move, he didn't need idiotic draconian forces inquiring what was about.

[papytofu]

Igor wasn't able to wait more... '' ARE THEY GOING TO COME? IT WOULD BE BETTER FOR THEM THAT THEY DON'T CAUSE I ... I... '' Igor finally regain his temper... '' Hey you, he said to Kalnath, how many time we're gonna wait they gonna kill my brother! he lied.

The Baaz looked at the ogre suspiciously, Igor responded with an hostile growl, I'll make my way by blood if that's what needed, i can't let my people being debilited by that stupid Donnag anymore... he thought.

Hey you the scaly abberation...make way or i'm going to....

[Gussish]

The Baaz looked stupidly as the ogre threatened him, then hissed in annoyance and began to grop about on his hip. . . . a shining piece of metal caught Kalnath's vision and realization dawned upon him.

"You idiot! We have to go, now! Forget your brother, you cannot rescue him when you're dead!" with that Kalnath violently cursed at the teenager who began to tremble as the Baaz grinned, and whistled, he then fiddled with a scabbard on his person.

The wagon master then got a grip on himself and ordered the wagons for immediate departure to the fortress, since most of the drivers were already on-board the wagons began to pick up speed.

"I don't know about you ogre, but I'd rather not talk to this over draconian guards, get on the wagon if you wish to not spend the week in jail." even as he said this Kalnath sprinted in mail to the second wagon and jumped in the back of it, the crewsmen of the wagons began to have the horses gallop, the third wagon however lagged behind as if waiting for the ogre.

The Baaz began to gather about him local guardsmen, mainly Baaz but a nasty looking Sivak began getting out of the nearby guard house, a massive club for the "disruptive ones" was already in his hands and the Baaz muttered oddly, pointing at the ogre. The draconian guard, 4 Baaz and 1 Sivak began to advance on the so said ogre. . .

[papytofu]

What? you want me to flee, you human? You don't have pride? The ogre unsheath his two battle axes ready to go in is favorites situations... a bloodshed...

For my fallen queen! Said the ogre, charging on the draconian with some sadict smile.
He first targeted the nearest baaz and managed to chop his head but by the time the Sivak trust his long sword in a crack of the ogre armored arm releasing a big splash of green blood. The ogre responded to the blow by an blow of his head, stunning the sivak and kicking him away. he turn his head looking murderously at the three last fighting-able draconian saying : you want some too?

The draconnians take a step behind not knowing if the numerical supperiority would be enough. Considering them like defeated, Igor jumped in the last wagon The wagon master drived at the fasted he can on the dusty road

[Gussish]

As the noon sun came over the caravan Kalnath idlely surveyed his equipment, knowing there were no flaws and he sighed within the wagon as it moved at an annoyingly slow pace, this adventure already was off on a stumble, Kalnath just prayed no more blunders took place.

However, Kalnath stopped obsessing over his equipment to look down the road they came from to see if any pursuit took place, by the look of it, no more came and for this Kalnath decided he would nap for a while, unless something of importance took place.

[papytofu]

Tending his wound, Igor was thinking of what he did... Maybe it was fun at first but now all the draconians will be at their tall. More and more the anxiousity came to him... Looking at the dirty road he saw a weird figure behind some bush...

Not wanting to take any risks, the nervous ogre shouted : ''Beware! Somebody's hide himself behind a bush! reveal yourself now!''

OOC : If somebody want to join, it is the perfect occasion. ;)

[Gussish]

Although Kalnath heard the ogre he didn't need to respound as he urgently told the second wagon driver that a pursuer was after them, with that a yell was heard from him as all the horses began to ride their fastest, there legs pumped with vigor as their speed increased dramatically, Kalnath then yelled out of his wagon's opening.

"No problem ogre, we should outride this cur!" with that Kalnath grumbled at being awakened, fully intending to bask in the sun rays and going back to sleep, as no more dew was in the air to annoy his senses, and no more Baaz's attempting to annoy him.

[papytofu]

One of the horse of the first wagon, who wasn't in great health these last day, wasn't able to ride fast anymore but with pride he tried to continue just a bit, but that was too much for him and had tread one of his ankle causing the wagon to stop. With very good reflex the two others drivers had time to make their horse stop.

''Damn! By the abyss we are we stopping, I'm gonna kill someone... ''said Igor

The vagon drivers suggested that the caravan take a break the time to see if the wound is bad.

Igor sat on the wagon border drinking a big alcool jug. Watching at the horizon if he could see something or someone...

[Gussish]

Kalnath, a heavy sleeper, did not awake to these events or he would of been furious as the wagon drivers began to idle about, snacking on dry vension as the teenager named Josn tended to the steed with great delicate care.

Warily one of the drivers began to make a small fire to occupy their time, careful not to let smoke rise from it least goblins would find him and he began to grin as the sheltered flame blossomed into it's full birth and he steadily fed lumber to it.

[papytofu]

refurbishing his blade, the ogre was thinking '' In what sort of adventure am I? The only man who can fight is some sort of sleeping shrimp and our horses are not more powerfull than a band of gully dwarf. I need money and I want some action.but... Hey what that!'' '' Everybody thass's the figure I've sheen!'' He said pointing at the figure. Standing up on his feet, the alcool had some effect on him and now there wasn't one figure but three... Wanting to take his axe with his wounded arm, the wound reopened. ''Argg, itch's hurt but i'll kill you damn... damn...'' The ogre was losing to much blood because the wound was more deep than it was before so he stag for a while before to fell down

OOC : Somebody please! Join us!!! :o

[raeray]

OOC: I'll join but does my character have to be THAT powerful, I want to be a kendermaiden and I don't like reading more that 10 posts to get started and you guy's posts aren't short.
if my character doesn't have to be that powerful here's my character
Name: Flogirana
Race: Afflicted Kender
Gender: Female
Class: archer, is that a class I don't knw what's a kender fighter???
Looks: long thick curly red hair with green purple blue and pink highlights half the time in a topknot half the time not, about 16, wears a short blue dress with light purple leggings, LOTS of pouches(kender, that should be obvious) , has a musical talent and the most beautiful voice you'll ever hear though her best part is her fighting side, with wonderful eyesight and strong upper body mucles she is a good archer, carries quiver and short bow, dagger, hoopack, orphan raised herself, fair skin, good looking(wish I was), very funny, yeah.
BIC:
Flogirana stood somewhere.

OOC: See wasn't that very creative!!!!!

[Gussish]

OOC: Doesn't truely matter if your character is strong or powerful, I was just giving some guide lines for the power gaming RPers that like to know this before hand.

The head driver saw a kender off in the distance, hoping the kender wouldn't bother them Basn pretended to ignore her and idled about; though spoiling his pretended ignorance by glancing at the kender's position and mumbled to himself about how they would get away without a kender annoying him to the brink of insanity.

It was well into the after noon as Kalnath grumbled and opened his eyes to see that they'd stop and sighed. He smelled the air, which contained a delightful smoke smell that Kalnath enjoyed and thusly Kalnath decided he would go to sleep again, even though smelling smoke would make many humans go into a panicked state Kalnath enjoyed knowing there was a fire without even knowing where it was.

[papytofu]

OOC : Uhh I can't say anything... I'm on the floor losing my blood...Someobody could give me little attention?

[raeray]

OOC:Ok....
BIC: Flo noticed a bleeding ogre and she rushed over to help him.
OOC: There you got your attention.

[Gussish]

Seeing the kender approach the wagon master gave a yelp even as the kender ran past him to the third wagon. . . it luckily wasn't his concern even as the third wagon's owner himself sped over to see the kender looking over the bleeding ogre.

Although not very well practiced in medical procedures the man was inclined to help and quickly climbed into his wagon and pulled out several supplies, he finally grabbed one that held several herbs and most importantly a single salve that had to be applied on wounds to work.

The wagon driver towered over the kender and speechlessly dropped the box of bandages and carefully placed a jar of a light green slime by it, he gruffly muttered something to the likes of "good luck" as he walked off in the distance and then, once out of their sight range, observed the curious duo.

[papytofu]

The ogres opened is eyes, seeing a kender over him. ''Where am I? A kender? By the abyss a shrimp, a feeble horse and now ... a KENDER!'. You better to go out of my way and to say me where am I cause you'll end up in my stew! Waking up the ogre noticed that he was in the caravan. '' I missed something?And you ( talking to the kender ) I said go away!

[raeray]

"Well excuse me!!!! How rude can you get judging me by the fact I'm a kender, and I think all that would be rather exciting so" sticks tongue out."At least you've had a good time all I've done is walk to this town get thrown in jail, walk to this town geet thrown in jail, and you know what, it's all because I was a kender!!" Flo said madly turning and stomping away but was also about to start crying because it was all true, everyone judged her before they knew her and it wasn't fair, ever since she left Kendermore and her old friends she had been lonely. She went back on the road and continued down it.

[restowaroth]

(Can I join)
Here's my character

Name: Resto Waroth
Race:Human
Class: Red Robed Mage
Discription: White thin hair, silver eyes, small pointy noise, thick red robes, is very old, dosn't like being around large groups of people, very mysterious.

(If i'm missing anything tell me)

[papytofu]

OH... I'mmmmm sooooo sorry that i've judged you just cause you are a kender, said Igor mockingly.... Maybe a kender isn't so bad, we can throw her in traps... thought the ogre. Let's be friend little one, lied Igor with an hideous smile revealing all his tooths... Could you ''find'' me some ale? In symbol of your friendship... Igor was already loving to use the small ignorant shrimp

[raeray]

"huh, uh.... sure," Raeray through a bottle over to him, sitting down.

[restowaroth]

As the weary mage continued down the rode he noticed two weird characters. Leaning on his staff, spoke in a clear high voice.
"Hello there traverls. What be your business on this rode?" qustioned the mage. His cottage was near here, and even though it was magically concealed the mage took no chances.

[raeray]

OOC: that us??
BIC: "What's your's" Raeray asked sarcasticly(can't spell anything can I)

[restowaroth]

"My own reason is none of your concern," replied Coletear coldly as he drew near the travelers.

[raeray]

"Really, now take a wild guess what my reason is," the kender replied.

[papytofu]

You're in the trip to Maranta too? said the Ogre looking suspiciously to the red mage. Go see the shrimp nammed Kalnath he's the one who govern the operation growled Igor. Now little friend could you bring me some chickens and I'll show you some really interesting things.

[restowaroth]

"I'm sorry. I have had avery tireing day," replied the mage. He opened his pack and produced a loaf of bread.
"Anyone want a piece?" he questioned as he ripped a piece of and chewed on it.

[papytofu]

Pff, yeah gimme one piece... if it's poisonned my body should be able to support the poison of a shrimp like you... Said Igor with a bad

OOC : Gussish are you going to make the story progress?

[raeray]

OOC: action must have action!!!!
BIC: "I'll have a piece," Flo said.

[Gussish]

The horse's leg was mended, combined with a healing salve it healed quickly as dusk began to settle the wagon "train" could begin again, no sign of the human that slumbered in the 2nd wagon but the drivers were to impatient and demanded to begin again.

They, however, did not see the studying stares of creatures in the forest's under brush. . . their malice clear to those who could see them clearly as sunlight briefly glinted off a mace.

OOC: I'll be able to post once when I get home and then I'm going to a party until Saturday, (sorry about my earlier, unexplained absence)

[restowaroth]

"Here you are," and the mage ripped and gave out pieces. Then putting it away he drew out a large blue spell book, and began memorizing it.

[raeray]

"Oh, magic!" Flo said excitedly.

[restowaroth]

"Yes it is," replied the mage in his sqeaky voice as he continued to memorize spells.

[raeray]

"I have this one magic ring, I don't know what it does but one time I (some long story) and it was lots of fun" Flo said.

[Gussish]

As the wagons rode on a scream was heard, then several battle were heard as underbrush was ran through as at least 5 goblins were at the wagon, grinning as the lead one began swinging it's mace towards a now panicking horse. . . . his eyes red with senseless hatred though unusual for it's kind it had strong arms by the look of it.

[papytofu]

Is it too much to give me some worthy opponent shouted Igor in rage charging with his two axe unsheated on the first goblin he could. The one with strong arm prouved to be a good opponent managing to parry the blow of igor by a jump aside. In less than a minute all the five goblin were circling the ogre... Parrying his blow like cornered rats.

AHHHH YOU SHALL ALL HAVE YOUR HEAD ON A SPIKE! Growled Igor

[papytofu]

I think we should consider this hread dead or postponed cause Gussish don't seems to have come on the board for a long time...