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Post by Fenrear on Oct 14, 2022 8:33:23 GMT -5
Fenrear wakes up to the the beams of the dewy morning light. His dreams always prevent him from sleeping too restfully so it takes him a moment to get everything ready. He checks the fire for any leftovers from last night meal. He finds a couple left over eggs and scarfs them down. Taking a stretch and a quick forest break, he’s ready to go.
Ughh I am ready to find some oozes, yes. He blinks at the light coming through the trees. I am not a being who likes the morning. We move now, make good time.
He kicks dirt into the fire to finish putting it out and the pair are on their way. As they travel , Fenrear is impressed with Gerhart’s knowledge of the forest. He even picks up a few tricks that he didn’t know which he filed away for later. After awhile, Fenrear notices something else.
Wait…look here. He says pointing to some broken branches and disturbed rocks. It seems that we are not the only ones out hunting today. He checks the surrounding area and finds more tracks. He takes a moment to smell the air. 4…maybe 5. Mostly human. It does not take that many to fight a tiny ooze, yes? Best make haste or they could scare him away.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 14, 2022 11:11:46 GMT -5
"Could be The Clasp....we should be careful....and ready in case we have to fight." Gerhart isn't the stealthiest, but he does his best to keep low and quiet as they follow the tracks. He was confident the two of them could take a couple of simple bandits...they just had to hope they would be simple bandits.
The young adventurer keeps them on the path towards the lake as best he can while keeping an eye out for bandits. It isn't long before they do reach the clearing where the lake is. Gerhart checks the surroundings, it seemed like they had beaten who ever was also out here thanks to his knowledge of the woods.
As he scans around he sees a strange little green globule wriggling near the water's edge. He looks back at Fenrear with a smile, "Looks like we found it....and managed to beat those other folks. Should we set a trap for them? I don't know how far ahead of them we are, but probably not much. I only have these knives," He says patting his weapons, "If you have anything more ranged that could be helpful......Can Kyle fight? No one expects the undead chicken."
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Post by Fenrear on Oct 14, 2022 11:34:51 GMT -5
Fenrear was happy that they had beaten the other group. He wasn’t particularly worried about them however either way. If there were too many, Fenrear knew lots of ways to whittle down their numbers.
Fight? Kyle is chicken. Fenrear bursts out laughing again so hard he stops breathing and gasps for air. He gets it back and composes himself.
Bawk bagah!
Yes Kyle is very brave but no fighting. My skills as a Necromancer keep Kyle alive but no fighting quite yet. But you do not worry. I only had small breakfast, no problem with men. Keep you safe yes? Fenrear pulled out his dueling knives and started picking his fangs with them.
The two wait patiently, watching the ooze slime here and there along the bank. Still no sign of the other group so Fenrear was enjoying the quiet. All of the sudden the ooze started to shake.
Young adventurer, look!
The ooze popped a bud on its side. The bud slowly grew and slid off, creating a smaller yet identical version of the previous ooze. This is why I do not eat ooze yes? Probably this one tastes like dirt. But good we get information. We get paid good.
From the back, they could hear voices approaching them.
Ughh. We need to stop men from messing with ooze. Not done yet with data on baby ooze. We stop them together yes?
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 14, 2022 18:25:55 GMT -5
"It's like a little bubble, that's so weird...." He laughs softly, keeping his voice low enough to not distract it. "I didn't think they would just kind of *vaguely gestures a squeezing motion* out of each other like that."
Gerhart smiles watching it a moment before he catches onto the noises as well. He sighs that his viewing would be cut short, but Fenrear was right they had the information they needed. Slowly, he takes a few steps back before turning the direction of the noise.
"Yeah, let's make sure to scare them off. I didn't think I'd find the oozes so cute, but I'd hate to think about them getting harmed."
Gerhart would draw his knives and start skulking through the woods towards the bandits. The closer he gets, the more he wished he had invested in quieter boots or at least learned how to walk more quietly. At around the same time he finally gets eyes on the bandits, they lay eyes on him.
"Sorry guys, but I'd suggest backing off, you're not going to get away with anything." Rather than take his word for it, a bandit charges and Gerhart sighs. "I warned you."
He dodges the first sword swing, parrying it off with one knife before trying to jab with the other. The clashing of steel was certain to signal the fighting had started.
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Post by Fenrear on Oct 14, 2022 21:52:36 GMT -5
Fenrear watched as Gerhart clashed with one of the men with his knives. Then he noticed the man’s boots. Black leather boots with double straps and side holster for a dagger. There was only one group that had those boots. Monster Hunters. That meant if they didn’t stop them here and now, their ooze and it’s offspring were done for.
Fenrear dashed into the bushes and came up behind the monster hunter in the back. With a swipe of his claws, he ripped out the man’s throat. He turned shocked as Fenrear stabbed him in the heart, finishing him off.
No! Ray Ray! Shouted one of the other hunters.
Fenrear smirked. He grabbed the man by the front of the shirt before he fell over, placed a clawed hand on his face. He took a moment to start a dark mystical chant.
Senna hekra feh doooratha! Senna hekra feh doooratha!
Ray Rayes eyes rolled back in his head and he stood up on his own. Fenrear stopped the chant, turned him toward his friends and gave a simple command. The other hunters turned white and ghastly.
Kill.
The Ray Ray zombie lurched towards the next monster hunter aggtffg!
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 14, 2022 22:08:49 GMT -5
"Remind me not to piss you off!" He called across the forest as he saw Fenrear claw and stab a man.
Gerhart does have to focus back on his opponent a moment. A swipe comes at him, Gerhart just able to shift away bit catching a small nick to the cheek. They trade a few blows back and forth before Gerhart is able to actually find an opening. The blade is parried upwards giving him a chance to lunge in and stab the man in the heart as well, pushing him off the blade and back towards the ground.
Seeing the zombie going to meet on of the other hunters, Gerhart sprints across to catch another one. As he approaches he slides under a swing, slashing across the monster hunter's thigh before coming up behind him. Once more, he finds himself clashing steel with steel.
"I'd ask if you need help, but you seem to have your own friends." He calls again to Fenrear with a little laugh. He wasn't the best swordsman, but it seemed he had at least a bit more skill than these few giving maybe a touch too much confidence. It helped that he wasn't alone in this fight.
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Post by Fenrear on Oct 15, 2022 0:03:47 GMT -5
Fenrear called back to Gerhart who looked like he was doing ok. No problem yes! But you need to watch. They are not bandits. They are monster hunters. Look at boots, monster hunter boots. The odds were starting to even out for them. But this was not the first time that Fenrear had delt with monster hunters. They needed to be careful. They were often full of surprises.
One of the monster hunters yells at Gerhart with an angry look. How can you be with a disgusting Gnoll? They eat people for Lunaras sake!
Only certain people with fat bits. Fenrear laughed.
They are monsters and monsters need to die.
The zombie shuffled towards him and lunged. Brragghhh
The monster hunter twisted and stabbed zombie Ray Ray in the head. It ignored the strike and lunged again. Grahhh!
No no! Ray Ray. The man cried. He twisted back again and repositioned himself.
While the man was distracted by the zombie, Fenrear came from behind the zombie and tore out a chunk of his arm with his fangs.
Agghh, you bit me! The man held a knife in front of him. Fenrear spit the chunk of arm back at him with a grimace on his face. Tastes like cowardice….and peanuts….
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 15, 2022 8:47:59 GMT -5
"Yeah and some weird people eat people, you're point?" Gerhart wasn't one to judge another person, especially when Fenrear had been nothing but a good traveling companion so far. "Beside he's not the jerk trying to hurt an innocent little slime."
Gerhart dodges another swipe, kicking the monster hunter in the leg he sliced before. As he reels back, Gerhart steps in and slices him across the chest with both knives. When the man falls, he takes a second to look around grinning as it seemed they had evened the numbers so far. He does look at the zombie curiously a moment, he thought hitting the head was supposed to destroy a zombie, but apparently it takes a little bit more than just stabbing it.
Before he can celebrate too much, one of the other monster hunters had gotten behind him and attempted to stab Gerhart in the side. Thankfully the cuirass was just thick enough that as he turned, the knife glided off only cutting into his arm instead. Gerhart trapped the man's arm underneath his as he twisted around attempting to break it and make him drop the knife.
"Whew, you got a little close there, but not quite enough."
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Post by Fenrear on Oct 15, 2022 10:12:56 GMT -5
Ben! It’s just a friggen ooze! We weren’t ready for this fight. We have to Go! Shouted one of the hunters to the man with the injured arm.
But he killed Ray Ray! He has to pay! I’ll make him pay!
The monster hunter got a determined look on his face as the zombie continued to pursue him. No, Ray, get off of me! He said as he shoved the zombie into some nearby bushes. With the zombie somewhat neutralized, Ben pulled a vial from one of the several pouches on his belt. Fenrear watched him carefully and shifted close to a large tree.
Ben tossed the vial right at him. Fenrear dodged the vial, causing it to smash into the tree. Upon impact, the vial burst into flaming fiery shrapnel. Fenrear caught several pieces of shrapnel in his arm and chin.
Aghhh tricky hunters and your weapons Fenrear growled as he put out the tiny fires on his cloak. He could feel tiny little burns in his skin. He would have to deal with that later. Right now, the hunter was looking positively feral and he probably wouldn’t be going anywhere. He could hear his zombie minion moaning in frustration in the bushes.
When you need job done right..he said to himself. He pulled the second knife out of its sheath and stared Ben in the eyes.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 15, 2022 12:18:08 GMT -5
"We better wrap this up before they set the whole forest on fire!" Gerhart looked back to Fenrear as the vial exploded, worried about his companion a moment. In that distraction he took a knife slice to the arm that sharply brought his focus back to the fight he was engaged in.
A stupid distraction let his opponent rearm himself and Gerhart cursed at himself silently. You're a real adventurer now, you can't just play around like this is a fight with your siblings. He parries the knife to the side as the man comes in again, returning with a stab into his side. The cuirass is quickly paying dividends as the armor makes it hard for any truly damaging hits to land, but that cut to the arm still stings.
As the monster hunter comes in one more time, Gerhart slips to the side slamming his knife pommel into the guys wrist to disarm him again before stabbing the knife into his collarbone. He leaves that blade in the monster hunter before turning to throw his second knife at the thigh of the other monster hunter facing off against Fenrear. Whether it hit, missed, or had to be blocked he figured adding another distraction would give Fenrear an opening.
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Post by Fenrear on Oct 15, 2022 12:46:33 GMT -5
The bushes had gone quiet so Fenrear knew his spell had ended. Oh well, it’s not like he was doing too much good in there anyway. What he needed now was a good distraction. Like a wish from heaven, a dagger comes flying from the side, bouncing off of the hunters leg. It’s just enough to pull his focus away from the staring contest.
Got ya!
Fenrear rushed the hunter and managed to grab his hand with the knife he was holding. Unfortunately, he was also able to grab Fenrear’s wrist with the other hand as he attempts to strike him with the knife. They both stand there locked in pain. Fenrear is still burning and the hunter with the bite in his arm. As they push against each other, neither of them are willing to give in..
Fenrear snarls and snaps at the hunter’s neck with his fangs. The hunter manages to hold him far enough out of range that Fenrear can’t quite reach him. Suddenly, the hunter buckles his knees and the two fighters fall on the ground on top of each other. The impact loosens their grip and Fenrear puts both hands on one knife and attempts to jam it into the hunters chest. The blade slowly descends towards the hunter. The hunter turns just in time to put his knee into Fenrear’s side, forcing him off. They both stand up, single knife in hand.
They charge at each other, the hunter driving the knife into Fenrear’s shoulder. Fenrear turns into the strike and jams his knife under the hunters chin and into his brain , killing him instantly. The two collapse to the ground.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 15, 2022 13:08:56 GMT -5
Gerhart retrieves his knife from the monster hunter at his feet before running over to Fenrear. He gets there just in time to head the soft squelch of knife going into brain. A happy sigh leaves him as he sees his companion has come through as the victor. He offers a hand down to Fenrear to help lift the gnoll back up to his feet.
“They are a lot more capable than I was expecting, but you are an incredible fighter Fen.” He grins as he pats the gnoll on the uninjured shoulder. Looks like they both took a few good hits, but seemed like they were both going to survive. “I got a few cloths to makeshift some bandages if you need.”
If allowed, Gerhart will either hand over the cloths or patch Fenrear up himself before tying a bandage around the cut on his arm. One last content breath leaves him as the adrenaline washes out of his system.
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Post by Fenrear on Oct 15, 2022 13:33:25 GMT -5
Fenrear accepts Gerhart’s hand up with a groan. You are good fighter, make them dead yes? Fenrear takes the bandages and wraps his own arm. Lots of practice. Hunter was not a good fighter. He fought out of anger and did not use his head. Now he is in the dirt. This is a good lesson for the young adventurer. Always fight with your head, or you will lose it. Fenrear coughs up some blood but waves his hand as if he is unconcerned. Gnoll have lots of blood, no worries.
Fenrear walks over to a nearby stump and motions him to come sit next to him. Saw that you were confused earlier. Come, teach you a little of the dark arts. He pointed at Ray Rays lifeless body in the bushes.
You are thinking he is a zombie yes? He acts like a zombie, but he is not a real zombie. He is a “lifeless corpse” A real zombie is sick. They eat brains. They make you a zombie if they bite you. Never die unless you stab in the head. Fenrear looks to Gerhart’s face for understanding.
This body again pointing to the corpse in the bushes is not sick. Does not eat brains. He just dead. He moves around by dark magic like a puppet. Listens to commands as my dark magic controls him. When dark magic ends, no more moving. They cannot be killed as they are not really alive again, just puppets. Only way to stop them, you pay attention yes, is to stop the dark magic or light them on fire. That’s it. Or apparently throw them into a bush. Fenrear spits at the corpse. Stab all day like stabbing a pillow, does nothing. You remember in case you need to fight later yes? He pulls out an extra lizard and starts chewing on it casually.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 15, 2022 13:44:14 GMT -5
Gerhart tucks his knives back into their sheaths, rolling his shoulders to work out some of the stiffness as he follows Fenrear. He wipes the small trickle of blood away from the cut on his cheek, thankfully this scratch was shallow and would fade. The last thing he needed was more scars on his face.
"Thanks, I haven't had much teaching when it comes to fighting, it's mostly instinct and trying to pick up what I've seen from other fighters." Gerhart looks at the stump, deciding it would be good to get off his feet for a moment.
He listens intently as Fenrear explains, the revalation that a zombie and what he created are different is clearly a big surprise to him. "I didn't even know there could be different kind of undead....I thought they were all kind of just...the same." He lets out a little whoa as the information sinks in before sitting back to listen to the rest of Fenrear's explanation.
Magical arts is a little beyond his ken, but he follows along for the most part. "Fire or attack the source, that I can remember....I've heard blessed things can hurt the undead, would that apply to the stuff you do? Or because it's not really a zombie does it not matter?" Gerhart knew necromancy wasn't always the most kindly looked upon magic, but he could help but be fascinated. Plus any knowledge is good knowledge if it helps keep you alive.
As Fenrear pulls out an extra lizard, Gerhart proffers a flask from his hip pouch to take a drink before offering it to Fenrear. "A bit of brandy to help celebrate our little win? Also will help dull the stinging for a bit." He grins brightly at the gnoll.
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Post by Fenrear on Oct 15, 2022 14:11:05 GMT -5
Fenrear smiles but waves off the drink. Thanks but I don’t drink alcohol. Makes my mind slow and the dead would take advantage. Must always be ready, yes. Fenrear stands up slowly and starts making his way back to where they saw the ooze.
As they quietly approached, Fenrear is shocked too see that the baby ooze is nearly the size of its parent. Look at how fast the ooze grow. It will be an adult ooze in no time. This is probably the reason for the research yes. No one can see baby ooze because they grow too fast. Learned something new today, we will make good money for this yes. Buy Kyle a girlfriend.
Bwakka bwak bagah!
It was a joke Kyle, don’t make me put you in a corner.
They continued to take copious notes and observed the oozes for some time. After they felt that they got all of the information they were going to get from the experience, the headed back to the battle scene.
Fenrear pulled Ray Ray out of the bushes and reanimated him once again. You see, he is not trying to eat you, just a puppet.
Fenrear hands the undead Ray Ray a chunk of wood and commands him to start digging holes. Free grave digging, little necromancer perk.
Time to head back and collect some money. We must do more research with friends yes? Good money, good company.
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