The Dark before the DawnZipp Dementia says: (7:30:13 PM)
Yo you... be with you soon
Silent Wolf says: (7:30:23 PM)
hey ok
Zipp Dementia says: (7:49:27 PM)
YO!
Silent Wolf says: (7:49:35 PM)
hey
Zipp Dementia says: (7:49:46 PM)
You ready to do this?
Zipp Dementia says: (7:51:26 PM)
I say we start the night off with some combat
Silent Wolf says: (7:51:36 PM)
whimper
Silent Wolf says: (7:51:39 PM)
sorry was finishing hollie
Zipp Dementia says: (7:51:43 PM)
You come up on the battlements to see Moon Dancer engaged in a combat.
Zipp Dementia says: (7:52:25 PM)
Further along the battlements a group of determined Giak soldiers have climbed the wall, using a scaling ladder. Leading their attack is a large scaly Gourgaz, who wields a two-handed axe with devastating effect. It cuts a gruesome path through the Anarian defenders and launches itself at the female mercenary. One of her blades goes spinning away as she deftly blocks a strike from....
Silent Wolf says: (7:52:31 PM)
(she was in my dream!)
Zipp Dementia says: (7:52:32 PM)
...the dinosaur's axe.
Zipp Dementia says: (7:52:49 PM)
(I wish I dreamt about hot mercenary chicks)(
Silent Wolf says: (7:53:04 PM)
(she made me mad in my dream
)
Silent Wolf says: (7:53:13 PM)
(it was a very sad dream)
Zipp Dementia says: (7:54:08 PM)
Well, you're not dreaming now, though you may wish you were! There's nothing for it but to come to Moon Dancer's aid. Drawing your blade, Typhoon, you...
Zipp Dementia says: (7:54:13 PM)
(I'll let you handle the rest)
Silent Wolf says: (7:56:37 PM)
I rush at the Gourgaz, moving to Moon's defense. I call out trying to get the giant lizards attention even as I take a swing at it.
Zipp Dementia says: (7:57:14 PM)
Together, you and Moon Dancer take on the gigantic beast.
Zipp Dementia says: (7:57:29 PM)
Gourgaz: COMBAT SKILL 23 (
This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge)
Zipp Dementia says: (7:57:40 PM)
Gourgaz: COMBAT SKILL 23(This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge)
Zipp Dementia says: (7:58:07 PM)
Roll your CS!
Zipp Dementia says: (7:58:20 PM)
Also, you will take half damage during this fight for Moon Dancer's assistance
Silent Wolf says: (7:58:22 PM)
8
Zipp Dementia says: (7:59:12 PM)
8+10 (base) + 2 (shield) +1 damage
Zipp Dementia says: (7:59:15 PM)
CR -3
Zipp Dementia says: (7:59:20 PM)
what's your opening strike?
Silent Wolf says: (8:00:44 PM)
Since it's concentrating on Moon, I attack its exposed back, trying to damage the beast's spine.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:01:10 PM)
Roll!
Silent Wolf says: (8:01:22 PM)
haha off to a good start again, got a 9
Zipp Dementia says: (8:02:42 PM)
Nice! The gourgaz is indeed distracted by the nimble Moon. She ducks under one axe swing, stabs at the creature's knee, opens a small cut and then jumps backward nearly five feet, dodging another swipe.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:03:22 PM)
From her perspective, it is like someone tugs at an invisible string behind the Gourgaz. It arcs its back and spits blood into the sky between jaws large enough to swallow half your body.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:04:18 PM)
You pull free your sword and prepare to respond to the Gourgaz's next move. The creature is confused now, though. It is used to facing crowds of soldiers, but none so nimble as you two.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:04:50 PM)
You've inflicted a grevious wound on the creature. It's whole balance is off, you can see. The aftermath of your blow has given a shock to its entire system.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:04:53 PM)
Action?
Silent Wolf says: (8:06:05 PM)
I keep moving, trying to stay out of the beast's range - dartng around I take a swing at its leg - trying to cripple it further.
Silent Wolf says: (8:06:15 PM)
8
Zipp Dementia says: (8:08:02 PM)
As you slide forward on the balls of your feet, sword poised to attack the Gourgaz's leg, you cannot help but be brought back to the year MS5050, seven years ago, when a sixteen year old Kai Lady who kept being mistaken for a man was confronted by a hulking lizard of the same ilk as this one.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:09:11 PM)
As you score another hit on the Gourgaz and its roar deafens your ears, you seem to see the battlements fade around you, turning into muddy ground and forest beyond. The call of the giaks scaling the wall mirrors the call of other giaks, ages ago.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:10:19 PM)
Bright red blood spills onto your arm and though you know it is the Gourgaz's, you feel a murmur run through your heart. Is the prince still in danger? The thought pushes its way into your mind.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:10:33 PM)
(-1 END)
Silent Wolf says: (8:10:53 PM)
Despite the memories, I try to stay focused on the present - last time I confrunted a Gourgaz the prince of summerlund came to my rescue - this time it is I coming to the rescue, and I do not want to share in the price the prince payed for his heroism.
Silent Wolf says: (8:11:38 PM)
(15/20
)
Zipp Dementia says: (8:12:10 PM)
With a rush you are brought back to the present and you realize that you are no longer a child. Your blows carry the weight of an adult hand and adult experiences behind them. Your foe is weakening.
Silent Wolf says: (8:14:16 PM)
(ive got dramatic music playing about fightin to live, so perfect) Shrugging off the past I watch for Moon - I try to keep the beast inbetween us, constantly moving so who ever it is not focusing on can get in a clean and easy strike - if it's looking at me I'll be on the defensive, if its focusing on Moon still I attack, aiming at the creatures head.
Silent Wolf says: (8:14:54 PM)
good lord another 8 this. . is revengre for descent. Gaming Karma.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:15:03 PM)
(I've got Gangsta's paradise playing
)
Zipp Dementia says: (8:16:00 PM)
(switching to Secret of NIMH music...)
Silent Wolf says: (8:16:18 PM)
(celtic rock now)
Silent Wolf says: (8:16:54 PM)
(this song is fitting. . .minstrel boy)
Zipp Dementia says: (8:17:42 PM)
Moon catches your eye and you both nod at each other. In an instant you feel connected to this woman, as if you've known her before, as if you've done this before. Some memory starts to rise to the surface but necisity blasts it aside as you each step at the same movement. Moon passes to the left of the Gourgaz, you pass to the right. The Gourgaz blocks Moon's attack with its axe, but...
Zipp Dementia says: (8:18:05 PM)
... Typhoon slices through its right side, pulling with it scales, skin, and entrails.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:19:30 PM)
The Gourgaz staggers but stands still and you can't help but marvel at its stamina. It whips back with its tail, knocking Moon off her feet. She rolls to the edge of the battlements and strikes her head, crying out loudly. You do not have the opportunity to check on her further: the Gourgaz is stepping towards you, blood mixing with Saliva as it drips in a constant torrent upon the stone at...
Zipp Dementia says: (8:19:33 PM)
... its feet.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:19:42 PM)
(-1 END to you)
Zipp Dementia says: (8:19:55 PM)
This could be the final blow... your action?
Silent Wolf says: (8:22:09 PM)
I step back, raising my shield - watching the Gourgaz for a sign of weakness. Holding the shield up in front of me, I move in again steping lightly but swiftly as I move to attack the gourgaz from its injured side
Silent Wolf says: (8:22:12 PM)
5
Zipp Dementia says: (8:25:16 PM)
The beast's neck thrusts forward suddenly, like everything from the neck up is a separate creature. It is like a shark snapping its jaws at you. You react on pure instinct. Your sword slips inside the jaws and twists upward. Teeth puncture your arm, tearing at your flesh. You pull free, ripping more skin from you and scraping ivory teeth against bone, but it saves your arm. In death, the...
Zipp Dementia says: (8:25:53 PM)
... Gourgaz's jaws snap shut like a trap. It collapses less dramatically, simply sinking forward until its head rests on the battlements. It's eyes stay open, staring at you, daring you to come closer.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:26:09 PM)
(opponent is dead; you take 5 damage)
Silent Wolf says: (8:27:40 PM)
I stagger back, pain searing my through my arm, but I'm also a bit bewildered at how different this fight went compared to the last tiem I faced one of these monsteres. Catching myself before I stumble, I hurry over to check on Moon, holding my now injured arm close to me - keeping it pressed against my chesk trying to stem the bleeding
Silent Wolf says: (8:28:01 PM)
(afk a second)
Silent Wolf says: (8:28:11 PM)
(nvm im here)
Zipp Dementia says: (8:28:39 PM)
With their leader slain, the Giaks suddenly lose their nerve and fall back to their ladder. You leap forward and help them on their way with a flurry of blows that leaves six dead at your feet. Several leap from the battlements into the moat rather than stand and face your deadly counter-attack. With the enemy cleared from the wall, you turn to Moon.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:29:19 PM)
"Ugh, Silent Wolf," Moon says in a daze. "The Kai... have we saved them?"
Zipp Dementia says: (8:30:21 PM)
(brb)
Silent Wolf says: (8:30:57 PM)
I give her a quizical look, "What do you mean?" I glance around who is this woman, I ask myself, searching my mind to remember her face - have I seen her before? She obviously knows me. . .knew me as Silent Wolf at somepoint or at least recognized the name.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:33:41 PM)
"The Kai... are dead, aren't they?" she asks.
Silent Wolf says: (8:37:43 PM)
Suddenly I am reminded of the grief I felt that day, returning to the monistary to all the dead. My old masters, fellow students - their eyes blank and bodies broken. I see them clearer now than I did back then, the image burned in my brain, "Yes," I say saddly, "they were dead." then the newmonistary comes to my memory, not as clearly as it was before - the new building, the new kai - I realise for the first time I don't know any of them, "but there are others," I say, "there are others," I repeat to myself, trying to help her back to here senses.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:39:11 PM)
Moon seems to realize where she is suddenly. She sits up, pushing away your help. "The gate is won," she says. "We must return to the tower, offer what help we can to the others."
Silent Wolf says: (8:39:26 PM)
(can i do another sixth snes roll now?)
Silent Wolf says: (8:39:37 PM)
(after all that searching in my memory)
Zipp Dementia says: (8:41:47 PM)
(well... okay, let's see what you roll)
Silent Wolf says: (8:42:17 PM)
(i am destined to not know who she is. i got a 2)
Silent Wolf says: (8:42:28 PM)
(ive been hit in the head too much this book)
Zipp Dementia says: (8:44:09 PM)
(ha ha ha)
Zipp Dementia says: (8:45:47 PM)
The evening sees you and Moon back at the Tower. Banedon is there, too, and has been for some time. Altan's forces arrive last, and with heavy casualties. Only himself and three others survived, one with enough wounds that he will not be able to fight in the morning's battle.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:45:59 PM)
For there is to be a battle in the morning. Perhaps the greatest you've ever been in.
Silent Wolf says: (8:48:49 PM)
Despite the premoetion I had regarding Banedon's success, I am still relieved to see him alive. I hurry as quickly as my injuries will alow me over to him and embrace him warmly, feeling some of the pain recede, "What did you find?" I ask, pulling back to look at him.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:51:48 PM)
Banedon doesn't explain to just you, he calls a general council of the remaining forces. It is not many men that are left who are able to fight.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:52:31 PM)
A dozen mercenaries, among them a blond, broad chested man, with a thin mustache who keeps sending you reassuring smiles and nods.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:53:03 PM)
Another two dozen guardsmen of Tahou, all of them willing to lay down their lives to defend their home from Darklord invasion.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:53:26 PM)
Moon is there, of course; she keeps staring with chagrin at her one empty sheath.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:53:55 PM)
Altan is there, too; he seems to have taken a small disliking to you and you suspect that he wishes he had had your help in the southern attack.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:54:10 PM)
The Silver Bow of Duadon is like a badge of honor across his back.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:55:03 PM)
Even Chiban is there, at least magically. A Ghostly apparition of the aged Mage stands next to Banedon, using their psychic connection to allow him to listen in on the discussion and add his thoughts directly to Banedon's mind.
Silent Wolf says: (8:55:04 PM)
I can't help but feel a little irritation at his disdane. I could only be in one place.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:55:44 PM)
"We have little time, so I'll keep this short," Banedon begins and you marvel at how much like a leader he sounds.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:56:59 PM)
"There is no aid coming to Tahou. We must break the seige on our own. My magics lifted their mists and I have seen what sits against us."
Zipp Dementia says: (8:58:16 PM)
Banedon recounts his vision: two forces sit outside the Western gate. The first is a Vassagonian force. Behind them lie the armies of Darklord Gnaag, his full force amassed like a giant hammer waiting to crush all opposition.
Zipp Dementia says: (8:59:05 PM)
The Vassagonians lie entrenched, where they are safe from barrages sent from the few remaining anti-seige weapons at Tahou. But it is behind them, and yet before Gnaag's forces, that sit the real threat.
Silent Wolf says: (8:59:50 PM)
(parsion on a zadragon)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:00:45 PM)
Seige guns, monstrous weapons created from bastardized dwarven techologies, lie in a line that streteches for a quarter mile along the western front. These guns will begin their battery at mid-day tomorrow. Under their firepower, there is no chance that Tahou will survive.
Silent Wolf says: (9:01:30 PM)
(brb a sec phone)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:01:44 PM)
"Our enemy has underestimated us," Banedon announces. "They take their time with their preparations, revelling in the bloodshed and looting of the city districts that have already fallen. We will use this to our advantage. We will strike first! Before they are ready!"
Zipp Dementia says: (9:03:11 PM)
"Our operational objective will be the seige gun batteries deployed along the Western front. Destroy these, and the enemy will be forced to engage us directly. The confusion will buy us precious time, time in which to await the help of our Anarian allies or..."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:04:13 PM)
Banedon doesn't finish this sentence but he is looking directly at you and you catch his unspoken meaning. It will buy you time to get out of the city, he is thinking. You have to admit, he is right. At this point, only your continued efforts to gather the lorestones will keep the Darklord Gnaag from ruling the world.
Silent Wolf says: (9:06:54 PM)
I shift my weight uncomfortably, I hope it doesn't come to that. But I nod despite my worries, I've begun to learn not to throw away the chances I've been giving - it doesnt help the growing dispair in my heart, however, now is not the time to discuss it. "They'll come,"I mutter half to myself,
Zipp Dementia says: (9:09:45 PM)
(you have more to say? If so, feel free! Otherwise, someone else will eventually chime in)
Silent Wolf says: (9:10:03 PM)
(sec let me re-read that a minute)
Silent Wolf says: (9:11:54 PM)
I shift my weight uncomfortably, I hope it doesn't come to that. But I nod despite my worries, I've begun to learn not to throw away the chances I've been giving - it doesnt help the growing dispair in my heart, however, now is not the time to discuss it, "what are the chances of a small force getting past their lines to attack the guns? take them out before they are ready to fire"
Zipp Dementia says: (9:13:46 PM)
"None," Altan answers. "A bold plan; perhaps too bold. The enemy will see us charging them from the moment we leave the city gates."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:14:12 PM)
"Wait!" Banedon says. "We've thought that through as well and Chiban and I came up with a solution."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:15:52 PM)
"We want to fire at the trenches with our own catapults. We'll load them with timber and soot, things that will create a real smoke. That will give us cover to attack from. The enemy is watching our gate, but we won't go from the gate. We'll blow a hole in our Western wall, away from where they are watching and where the smoke will be heaviest. We have explosives left from the engineering...
Zipp Dementia says: (9:16:07 PM)
... team that's holding the wall. We'll blast through our own walls and launch a surprise attack on the enemy."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:16:33 PM)
"Then it is as Lone Wolf suggests," he adds. "We take out the guns."
Silent Wolf says: (9:19:18 PM)
I smile at Banedon, the plan sounds sound - unexpected, suprising enough to work. Why would they expect us to blow a hole in our own wall. . . "How suceptible are their guns to open flame?" I ask, thinking on the dangers of dwarven powder. A fire could wreck havoc amidst the gunners. . .
Silent Wolf says: (9:20:03 PM)
(i think i wrded taht fail . . )
Zipp Dementia says: (9:21:44 PM)
"Chiban knows about these weapons he says... um..." Banedon pauses several times during the rest of his sentence, to get information from Chiban. "The guns take a lot of energy to power. The Darklords have attached them all to a common power source. It isn't too well protected, except for being behind the enemy trenches and near to Gnaag's main force. If we take it out, and yes, fire would...
Zipp Dementia says: (9:22:14 PM)
... be the best way, then all the guns will overload and their payloads ignite. The guns will be severely damaged. Too damaged to fire."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:22:32 PM)
(brb; keep on typing)
Silent Wolf says: (9:26:21 PM)
I can see where this plan is going, "So this will take two forces?" I ask, "One to take out the power source, another to ignite the powder?" I feel a tightness in my chest one again, igniting the payloads will be dangerous - not only will it requier gaining access to the powder, but the explosions. . . I think back to a the Danarg, and the explosion from the gas that nearly took my life. Would there be a way to ignite the payloads from a distance? As I think this my eye catches the silver bow. . and arrow?
Zipp Dementia says: (9:27:56 PM)
"Just one force," Banedon assures you. "Just one force to charge the power source and disable it. The ignition will happen on its own, I am pleased to say."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:28:15 PM)
It is clear the others at the table, especially Moon and the blond mercenary, are looking to see your reaction to the plan.
Silent Wolf says: (9:28:24 PM)
I voice my suggestion, "The powder will have to be ignited from a distance, the blast will be. . . large." I look at Atlan
Silent Wolf says: (9:28:41 PM)
(ignore my last comments)
Silent Wolf says: (9:28:53 PM)
"What do you plan?" I ask
Zipp Dementia says: (9:29:59 PM)
(actually, that's not a bad idea, the distance thing... continue)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:30:07 PM)
(hadn't thought about that)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:30:34 PM)
(and there's nothing more I like than to be surprised)
Silent Wolf says: (9:31:13 PM)
(wel then I'll say it as Banedon speaks, one of those awkward we both speak at the same time deals. since i think we both hit enter at the saem time anyways)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:33:01 PM)
(he
Zipp Dementia says: (9:33:10 PM)
(he'll assume you mean the power source, anyway)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:33:24 PM)
"What exactly do you have in mind, Ale- Lone Wolf?" Banedon asks.
Silent Wolf says: (9:36:27 PM)
"If the powder is expose," I say, "a barrage of ignited arrows could trigger the explosions we're after, with out us having to get in as close to the blast" I look at him, wondering if I sound like a lunatic. "If the powder is exposed,"
Silent Wolf says: (9:36:33 PM)
(I kno i repeated myself)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:38:09 PM)
Banedon closes his eyes for a moment to hear Chiban's response. He opens them again: "Chiban says that it's not quite powder, but that the idea is the same. It will look like a stack of strange equipment, with kegs stacked around it. There will be a cube in the middle; this is what must be struck. He warns it is a difficult shot."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:38:33 PM)
"No shot is too difficult for me," Altan says quietly and remembering his prowress at the archery tournament, you are inclined to agree.
Silent Wolf says: (9:39:47 PM)
I nod at Altan, "I can atest to that," I say with a smile. It's just a matter of getting you close enough to take the shot/
Zipp Dementia says: (9:42:26 PM)
"As to that," Banedon continues. "We have horses and armour enough for the lot of you. At dawn on the morrow, anyone here who has ridden a horse into combat before will accompany Lone Wolf on the charge. You will come across the trenches first, but they will not be expecting you to be riding behind your own barrage. Passing the trenches you will have one chance to take out the power source...
Zipp Dementia says: (9:42:57 PM)
... before the enemy gathers and retaliates. In the confusion, you should be able to break away and make it back to the gate. We will engineers waiting to set up a blockade behind you.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:43:07 PM)
Again the others look to you to see your reaction
Silent Wolf says: (9:45:14 PM)
I put on my best determined, fearless face and nod. I prey that the look of confidance I wear transfers to those watching, "before Kai rises I'll be ready," I say, giving Banedon a salute.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:46:02 PM)
Banedon's eyes close again. When they open this time, he wears an expression of amusement.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:48:01 PM)
"There is one other thing," he says. "Senator Ravine will be heading our way. He wishes to ride in the attack on the morrow. Well, then, if everyone else understands the plan? Dismissed!"
Silent Wolf says: (9:49:28 PM)
As the room clears I approach Banedon (and Chibian?), "a senator wishes to ride with us?", I ask, clearly baffled by the request. I don't remember this paricular senator.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:51:40 PM)
Chiban's presence vanishes as Banedon turns to face you. "Senator Ravine spoke in favor of you at the council, or so I hear," he says. "Lord Gwynian kept careful notes of the proceedings and gave them to us the instant it adjourned. He's still alive, by the way. That man has more than his share of lives. If you'd heard half the histories he's been a part of."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:52:05 PM)
"Anyway, Ravine is old now, but he used to be a cavalary soldier. The only low born member of the council, in fact."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:52:16 PM)
"And one of the only to survive the seige," he adds, sadly.
Silent Wolf says: (9:54:28 PM)
I look nervous, "Someone cut the rope," I say again. I have no reason to believe it was this Ravine, but I cant help how the idea of a senator ridding along me into the battle makes my stumach feel knotted. "Besides, hasn't Tahou lost enough of tis leadership?"
Zipp Dementia says: (9:58:40 PM)
"You told me of this," Banedon said. "But it's hard to believe it of Ravine. In any case, the old goat will join you whether we like it or not. He's got his own horse and his own weapons. Even with the senate's power broken, he still commands respect amongst the soldiers. It will be a morale boost to the men to know he is there. But keep your eyes open, Lone Wolf. Your fears have proven...
Zipp Dementia says: (9:58:44 PM)
... true in the past."
Silent Wolf says: (10:03:13 PM)
My mouth draws itself into a tight line, not feelign to pleased with being elected to babysit a senator, even if it was one who voted in my favor. I agree after realising i have no choice in the matter, "Very well then," I say at last. "where will you be during this attack?" I ask, my face softening and voice sounding concerned.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:04:01 PM)
Banedon gives you a brief hug. "Don't babysit the senator, Lone Wolf," he says as if reading your thoughts. "Just make sure Altan gets that shot off. I will be coordinating the barrage with Chiban. I'll keep you hidden."
Silent Wolf says: (10:11:53 PM)
I nod, winching as I return the hug. I realise how exhasted I am, and how poor of shape my body is in. "Tomorrow morning will come too soon," I say with a sigh. (what time is it anyways? Pretty late aye?) I look down at my left arm - the caked blood sticking to my sleeve. How am I supposed to ride against an army tomorrow in this state? "I hope this plan works," I say at last
Zipp Dementia says: (10:12:38 PM)
Banedon pulls back from the embrace. "There's an inn across the street," he says, looking at your arm. You are impressed by how steady he keeps his face, even as you feel his emotion rise. "I'll come to you and calm your pain."
Zipp Dementia says: (10:15:11 PM)
(you there?)
Silent Wolf says: (10:15:23 PM)
(yeah typing and thinking. I'm slow sometiems
)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:15:31 PM)
(oh, it said you logged off)
Silent Wolf says: (10:15:38 PM)
(how odd)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:15:52 PM)
(there you go, sys you're back on now)
Silent Wolf says: (10:17:42 PM)
I nod, struggling to keep my own motions in check. The longer I stand here the more I fear tonight will be my last. I let my hand rest in his for a moment longer before turning to leave the room. I'll need rest, I think, I can barely stand as walk (yeah my end is 9?!?!?! >.<) rest and a mirical.
Silent Wolf says: (10:21:53 PM)
(yeah try to figure out what that last word is. good luck)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:22:14 PM)
You have exited the room and are laboriously descending the steps of the tower when a low voice hails you. You look up from the stairs to see the blonde man with the mustache smiling at you again and waiting.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:22:30 PM)
"Do you need assistance?" he asks. "These steps can kill a man."
Silent Wolf says: (10:24:46 PM)
I shake my head, returning his smile, "then these steps make me happy I am not a man. I thank you for the offer, sir....?" I make an effort to once again hide how weak I currently feel.
Silent Wolf says: (10:25:12 PM)
(I'm guessing he was offering to help me down the stairs not give me laumspure. . .cause that I'll take >.<)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:26:28 PM)
"Ah, that's right. You probably wouldn't remember me. Believe me, I know you are no man. What I didn't know was that you were the last of the Kai Lords. Last I heard of your name, it was given as Aleiya. You spent much time with my captain, Domico, in the Stornlands, Lady Kai. Must have been about 2 years ago now.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:27:18 PM)
"We rode to Tekarro together, then Domico said you had chickened out prior to the battle. He cursed your name several times, but not too vehemently. You remember how he was. I think he had taken a liking to you."
Silent Wolf says: (10:28:03 PM)
I fail to hide all of the shock on my face, "Domico?" I ask, "Is he. . . alive?" I ask
Zipp Dementia says: (10:29:21 PM)
"The weapon hasn't been discovered yet that can kill him," the man answers with a smile. "He's alive and well. He was one of the few survivors of the battle of Tekarro. The loot alone ensured he would never have to fight again. Then he married some noblewoman's daughter. He has land, now, and tends to simpler matters than war."
Silent Wolf says: (10:33:11 PM)
I smile, "That is good to hear I say, although I cant help but feel a little envious of his new found fredom, "I am happy he found his peace," I add with sincearity, "yet here you are - couldn't give up the life ofa mercinary?"
Silent Wolf says: (10:33:25 PM)
(mercinary = soldier i mean)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:33:30 PM)
"My own failings, alas, have kept me in the trade. Gambling is my vice, and sadly not one I've gotten better at with practice. What could have been my fortune is long gone down another man's pocket. My name is Alen. We weren't properly introduced before."
Silent Wolf says: (10:34:30 PM)
"Good to meet you, Alen," I say extending a hand in greeting, using the other to support myself on the stairs.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:35:18 PM)
He takes your hand warmly. "Saw the way you fought on that barge against the pirates. Incredible. Of course, for a Kai Lady, perhaps commonplace. But I will never think of it as anything less than spectacular. I will be honored to ride alongside you again."
Silent Wolf says: (10:37:59 PM)
"I will be happy to fight along side you again, Alen. Are there any more from your old band here?"
Zipp Dementia says: (10:39:34 PM)
"No," he says, shaking his head. "Vlayne still wanders the byroads, but he was always a funny one. Couldn't get enough of blood, him. Rickton died last night. Sven went back to his homeland. Those were the only ones to survive Tekarro. Domico's last riders, they call us, since he quit the business after that."
Silent Wolf says: (10:40:13 PM)
HAHAHAHAHAHAH
Silent Wolf says: (10:40:20 PM)
whats a girl got to do to see some [thingy] around ehre
Silent Wolf says: (10:40:33 PM)
oops
Silent Wolf says: (10:40:35 PM)
wrong window
Silent Wolf says: (10:40:42 PM)
/blush
Zipp Dementia says: (10:41:49 PM)
I have several answers for that, none of which I will derail us with
Silent Wolf says: (10:41:51 PM)
(sec)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:42:00 PM)
(yeah, go get some [thingy], then return)
Silent Wolf says: (10:42:18 PM)
(hahahaha sorry its some add for a game. the evil guys are the kha'ak. its terrible >.< a friend just sent it to me)
Silent Wolf says: (10:45:35 PM)
"After tomorrow you'll have to think up a new name for yourself," I say, "Domico's last rider doesn't sound fearful enough." I hesitate (are we nearing the bottem of the stairs?), "Thank you for the news, I had always wondered what happened after the siege," there was truth in my words. Leaving Tekarro had been one of the hardest moments in my life.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:46:20 PM)
Alen wishes you a good night and heads out to a different part of the city, presumably to where the other mercenaries have stationed themselves.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:46:50 PM)
You head to the inn. It is strange to be in such a quiet place, when this must have been a bastion of life not three days ago,
Zipp Dementia says: (10:46:59 PM)
Banedon comes to you before long and the two of you pass the evening with soft words and heavy meanings. It is a night of nostalgic interludes, filled with memories of comrades fallen and comrades still alive, as well as hopes for the future. You fall asleep to the sound of cicadas; life chirping its way through the ruin of the city outside.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:48:19 PM)
In the morning you awaken to the phantom sounds of dishses clinking against each other and the smell of ale. You wave away the illusion but then smile when you look at your bedside. A breakfast of eggs and a sliver of salted meat has been left for you, alongside a half mug of a bitter pale ale from the inn's larders. Next to this are several potions.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:48:31 PM)
(And that's basically where we'll end for tonight)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:48:39 PM)
Let's do a little updating of your chart.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:48:45 PM)
First of all, heal to full
Silent Wolf says: (10:48:53 PM)
oh thank kai
Zipp Dementia says: (10:49:00 PM)
Yeah, you'll need that
Zipp Dementia says: (10:49:15 PM)
At your bedside is two potions of laumspur
Zipp Dementia says: (10:49:25 PM)
And two potions of Alether
Zipp Dementia says: (10:49:47 PM)
Sorry, one potion of alether
Zipp Dementia says: (10:50:38 PM)
One thing disconcerts you: Kaize has gone missing
Silent Wolf says: (10:50:58 PM)
The Alether is coming, of course. I feel a gnawing in my gut as I reach for the potion, it takes all my will not to drink it on the spot. The pain ysterday, how much of it could have been avoided if I just had this then.
Silent Wolf says: (10:50:59 PM)
aw
Zipp Dementia says: (10:51:02 PM)
You had completely forgotten about the rat during your race to the gates and your later fight with the Drakkarim
Zipp Dementia says: (10:51:10 PM)
Now you have no idea what his fate has been
Silent Wolf says: (10:51:14 PM)
Silent Wolf says: (10:51:27 PM)
I hope he ran off somewhere safe. . .
Zipp Dementia says: (10:51:34 PM)
Nice touch with the alether, by the way
Zipp Dementia says: (10:51:43 PM)
That's where we'll end for tonight, I'll let you get back to your, er, [thingy]
Silent Wolf says: (10:51:46 PM)
im sad for kaize
Silent Wolf says: (10:51:59 PM)
he wasnt really needed in nasty battles but ihe was so helpful in the dark
Silent Wolf says: (10:52:03 PM)
haha
Silent Wolf says: (10:52:07 PM)
the video
Zipp Dementia says: (10:52:07 PM)
But I'm glad you finally got news of Domico
Silent Wolf says: (10:52:08 PM)
its real
Silent Wolf says: (10:52:11 PM)
its a real gam
Silent Wolf says: (10:52:17 PM)
game*
Silent Wolf says: (10:52:37 PM)
I can't belive they'd get away with something like that. and its the kha'ak.
Silent Wolf says: (10:52:46 PM)
yeah
Silent Wolf says: (10:52:54 PM)
you took away kaize cause i didnt mention him while fighting?
Silent Wolf says: (10:53:24 PM)
now i feel bad
Zipp Dementia says: (10:53:44 PM)
Well, for several sessions he's been unmentioned, actually
Silent Wolf says: (10:53:56 PM)
yeah.
Silent Wolf says: (10:54:04 PM)
Shoulda had him bite Banedon when we hugged or something.
Silent Wolf says: (10:54:23 PM)
I had pondered taht once. . .
Zipp Dementia says: (10:54:30 PM)
Yeah... except I'm pretty sure you'd forgotten him at that point
Zipp Dementia says: (10:54:38 PM)
right ^_^
Silent Wolf says: (10:55:22 PM)
I'm sure it would have gone over well
Silent Wolf says: (10:55:28 PM)
HE shall be missed
Silent Wolf says: (10:55:37 PM)
he was on my action chart at last too haha
Silent Wolf says: (10:55:44 PM)
thing is 4 pages now
Zipp Dementia says: (10:55:52 PM)
Good!
Zipp Dementia says: (10:55:56 PM)
The more notes the better!
Zipp Dementia says: (10:56:06 PM)
Well, the next session we play will probably be the end of book 9
Zipp Dementia says: (10:56:18 PM)
It will take about 3-4 hours, as most final sessions do
Zipp Dementia says: (10:56:25 PM)
So I don't know what a good day to play is...?
Silent Wolf says: (10:56:33 PM)
that was about how long tonight was
Silent Wolf says: (10:56:37 PM)
feel like we covered a lot
Silent Wolf says: (10:56:40 PM)
a lot happened
Silent Wolf says: (10:56:46 PM)
and Moon is totally a Kai lady person too -_-
Zipp Dementia says: (10:56:48 PM)
Yeah, it was good to get all the dialogue out of the way
Zipp Dementia says: (10:57:18 PM)
It's true. You're not the only one to have survived the massacre
Silent Wolf says: (10:57:50 PM)
Is this your alternative if I die? -.^
Zipp Dementia says: (10:58:15 PM)
No, but it's a possibility
Silent Wolf says: (10:58:22 PM)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:58:49 PM)
Actually, the possibilty I was thinking of was Scratching Cat
Silent Wolf says: (10:58:56 PM)
Ah
Silent Wolf says: (10:59:00 PM)
thats what i had pondered
Zipp Dementia says: (10:59:05 PM)
I thought that would be the most fun character to play
Zipp Dementia says: (10:59:10 PM)
And the most connected to Lone Wolf
Silent Wolf says: (10:59:19 PM)
she'd be a [pregnant dog], in my head at least shes an arrogant snot.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:59:32 PM)
Ha ha, really?! Scratching Cat?!
Silent Wolf says: (10:59:35 PM)
yeah
Zipp Dementia says: (10:59:42 PM)
Not how I envisioned her!
Silent Wolf says: (10:59:48 PM)
how did you?
Zipp Dementia says: (11:00:06 PM)
Impetus and exciteable
Silent Wolf says: (11:00:14 PM)
i think of all these random senarios in my head
Silent Wolf says: (11:00:21 PM)
i pictured her as being arrogant
Zipp Dementia says: (11:00:44 PM)
Well, I have plans for her, regardless. Stay alive and you might actually get to interact with her
Silent Wolf says: (11:00:58 PM)
she's basically been given free rein of the monistary and put in charge at a young age - really no one keeping tabs on her. yeah she does what she wants.
Zipp Dementia says: (11:01:10 PM)
Ah, I'm being summoned!
Silent Wolf says: (11:01:15 PM)
night then
Zipp Dementia says: (11:01:20 PM)
Shall we talk tomorrow about a possible another date?
Zipp Dementia says: (11:01:24 PM)
To finsih this?
Silent Wolf says: (11:01:38 PM)
are you free tomorrow or did you want to paint?
Zipp Dementia says: (11:01:47 PM)
Let's talk tomorrow
Zipp Dementia says: (11:01:59 PM)
We'll figure it out then
Zipp Dementia says: (11:02:02 PM)
Being summoned AGAIN
Zipp Dementia says: (11:02:07 PM)
Night!
Silent Wolf says: (11:02:07 PM)
ok ill leave you be
Zipp Dementia says: (11:02:16 PM)
good game tonight
Zipp Dementia says: (11:02:20 PM)
Feels like old times