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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Jul 31, 2022 12:37:55 GMT -5
Sarne wiped his lips after the slap on the shoulder. He did not want to stereotype but what he had heard about Minotaur was true on strength. If it was not for his armor that would have stung a lot. "Shaa is it? Thank you for your welcome." He said moving his shorder around some.
Looking at the others "Shaa is right faster we move the warmer the trail." said Sarne then took a big drink of his ale.
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Post by Ray Castien on Jul 31, 2022 13:58:02 GMT -5
"Right then, off we go to an island full of flyin devil women." Ray huffed.
He stood and stretched, before following the group out. He motioned for the ice faerie to join them as he walked.
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Post by Lilianne on Aug 2, 2022 12:28:10 GMT -5
There seemed that the group that was searching for the missing child was getting too much for Lilianne to handle. She assumed that her expertise were not needed, especially because there were so many people had now joined in on the hunt. She turned to her comrades and bowed her head before they even started on the journey. It wasn't really a good idea for her to be a part of the search team. "I see you all have got this. I have something else to take care of so please go on without me. I will be in the area if you need me." She was sure that they would be able to find the child. It would be rather weird if they wouldn't be able to find the child judging from the party.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Aug 3, 2022 13:53:14 GMT -5
The vote of confidence was all they needed to get going. 3 was a good number and they would need speed to catch up to the strange men and, hopefully the girl.
Lilianne handed her tracking bird over to Sarne as the group ran out the door into the night.
It didn’t take long and the lights of the town were far behind them. Using the gigantic Nomads stone as a guide, Shaa was able to guide them in the right direction, even in the dark.
It was a long journey with plenty of time to think and get to know each other as they ran across the plains. They had been going for several hours and the night was waning fast. As they ran , they came across several nomadic tribes that had camped for the night. Other than the occasional wave, none of the watchman seemed anxious to engage the trio.
They were about an hour out from the coast when they saw some torches blazing in the distance.
Those are hand torches, not campfires. Daybreak is coming soon. Do we run them down or keep heading for the coast? Shaa enquired of his companions.
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Post by Ray Castien on Aug 5, 2022 10:48:42 GMT -5
Hmm, how would these kidnappers be thinking... Ray tried to put himself in their shoes. Get to the coast and push off quickly maybe? They'd be out of reach of most search parties if they made it that far.
Whoever had hired them to kidnap her would likely not be deterred by one failed attempt. They needed to be able to follow these men, or at least question them.
The girl. If they could spot the girl they'd know for sure.
"Let's get closer, see if we can get eyes on the girl, if so we take em here and make sure to keep one alive." He looked to his companions with questioning eyes.
"Or, we follow them. They lead us to their boss and we take em all out in one fell swoop so this cretin doesn't make a secong attempt." He stopped to wait for their decision.
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Aug 7, 2022 14:27:16 GMT -5
Sarne looked at Ray "I say we follow them. We need to find out who is behind this. if they stay here for too long then they going to meet someone I bet." said Sarne almost in a whisper. Sarne started to look at the ground finding their footprints He smiled. "Now I know what I am looking for we can follow them without being seen," commented Sarne.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Aug 8, 2022 11:32:01 GMT -5
As the mysterious group seemed to be their best lead so far, the companions decided to follow them quickly and quietly in the dark. Fairly unencumbered, they were able to catch up to them quickly as the sun started to dawn.
As they got closer, they got a good look at the group. There seemed to be four of them. A human male, heavy set with armor and a long sword. A human female. Too old to be child they were looking for. She was also dressed in fancy clothes, not common here. An avaiankin that looked like a large stork with a craned neck. The last figure was fully cloaked and hooded. He was big, whoever he was.. really big. Shaa wasn’t positive, but it seemed there was a scaly snout poking out from underneath. And no sign of the girl.
The group managed to get behind some rocks before it got too light. They were close enough now that they were able to listen in to their conversation.
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Post by Ray Castien on Aug 8, 2022 21:25:52 GMT -5
As they got closer, they got a good look at the group. There seemed to be four of them. A human male, heavy set with armor and a long sword. A human female. Too old to be child they were looking for. She was also dressed in fancy clothes, not common here. An avaiankin that looked like a large stork with a craned neck. The last figure was fully cloaked and hooded. He was big, whoever he was.. really big. Shaa wasn’t positive, but it seemed there was a scaly snout poking out from underneath. And no sign of the girl.
The group of oddities was walking with a quick pace, the largest figure led the way and was the farthest from them. The human female was speaking to the group.
"I swear Avarnus, you almost ruined this whole mission, bartering for the girl pshh, shoulda kept things on the down low instead of giving them a good look at us!" She spoke with a haughty tone and an upper class lilt.
"Hush now Vekla, your methods's always too rash! How we gon rob a house but not case it first?" The crane was motioning with his hands in frustration as he spoke.
"You lot are arguing over nothing, the boats close. We'll be on the island to drop the package off before nightfall. No-one's dead, no reason to argue." The largest figure spoke in a low growling voice.
The human male just huffed every now and then or spat as the others talked.
Ray could only assume the large one had the girl, his cloak seemed to wiggle occasionally as if he was adjusting a heavy load. He fought back the urge to charge the group, instead channeling that energy into his companions.
"Wanderer give us vigor that we might light the path of salvation for the powerless." He prayed, the party was covered in supernatural warmth that increased their strength and endurance. "Provide us sanctuary as the wrathful assault your stronghold." As he finished a ring of light grew on the ground around him, Shaa, and Sarne and each felt as if a thin veil of light was around their body.
"Stay close to me; we hit them hard while the Wanderer's light is upon us." Ray said as he rushed to attack the group. (You are protected from damage as long as you stay close to me for two of my posts, you also do double damage for two of my posts. - Circle of Life + Inspiring Presence)
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Aug 9, 2022 21:51:26 GMT -5
Sarne stood and drew his sword and parrying dagger as he moved forward in one fluid motion. He stayed close to Ray but not so close to not being able to fight. The loose sand slowed Sarne some he looked for the closest bandit swinging his sword. Sarne hoped for a good hit on the Man.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Aug 10, 2022 19:26:31 GMT -5
Not really one to shy away from a fight, Shaa picked his target and rushed him. Shaa opted to go for the heavy man in the armor. He seemed to be the most seasoned fighter of the group and Shaa still wasn’t sure of his companions capabilities. The others, except for maybe cloak guy, didn’t look like much in terms of fighting so Shaa didn’t feel bad leaving them for new guys to deal with.
What in the? Get down you lot! Shot the armored man to the group. The man shifted and was already drawing his sword as Shaa ran him down. Too slow! Shaa sneered as he bashed the man in the helmet, leaving a fist sized dent in his visor. The man stumbled back, managing to finish drawing his sword and started swinging it broadly in front of him.
Shaa kept his distance and slide glanced to see how his companions were doing.
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Post by Ray Castien on Aug 12, 2022 8:33:11 GMT -5
Ray moved up swiftly with Sarne staying close, the ring of light at Ray's feet barely contained him. Ray moved in as the group turned to fight and Shaa crashed into the armored man. Ray focused his attention on the cloaked figure, the enormous man tossed aside a large canvas bag and pulled a poleax from his back.
Ray's first strike at the man was blocked by the haft of the weapon with a resounding clang that sent sparks into the air, this one was strong. Under his hood was the face of a bear, black fur framed piercing eyes and gritting teeth. The bear man growled as he stared down into Ray's eyes.
To Ray's left the crane thing raised its hands and began to vocalize in order to cast a spell of some sort.
"Wikna Adri---ahh!!" He was stopped by a burst of energy that left Ray's blade while it was still against the ax haft of the bear man. The bolt shot out and struck the crane in the stomach with a loud bang that sent him flying back, landing on his back.
"Give us the child, and we let you live!" Ray barked to the bear man.
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Aug 12, 2022 15:22:34 GMT -5
Sarne ran up to the Bearman. He had a poleax in his hand Sarne could tell he was not well trained. Drawing his parrying dagger with his left hand and sword in his right hand. Sarne slowed at least a second letting the Bearman swing his poleax at him. There was a loud ringing noise when the parring dagger and the Bear man poleax met.
Sarne turned his parrying dagger deflecting the poleax blade up and out of the way. Stepping in Sarne then turned his sword blade so the flat side would hit the Bearman on the head. as the sword impacted the head's scalp and blood splattered some on the ground. The Bearman staggered back and fell to the ground sitting up shaking his head.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Aug 15, 2022 18:37:41 GMT -5
Up to this point, the group had largely ignored the human female of the group. This would prove to be a serious error on their part.
Vekla, as she was called, had moved over to the side as soon as the battle had started. The group was so occupied with their individual fights that they had not noticed she was holding some sort of small creature in her hand and muttering to herself. Shaa was focused on the armored man and his slashing. As he continued to dodge outside the fighters swings, he finally caught notice that she was doing something odd.
Ka tana huuth, fravolta! Vekla cried. A burst of smoke and flame erupted impossibly from the tiny creature. Shaa covered his eyes from the bright flash and fire allowing the fighter to move in closer and cut a deep gash in his arm. Aarrgghhh Shaa bellowed. He pivoted out farther, narrowly avoiding the second, and likely fatal, second slash from the man’s long sword.
With a flourish of her hand, Vekla sends a series of 5 small daggers flying through the air aimed at Ray and Sarne.
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Aug 15, 2022 20:16:07 GMT -5
Sarne's training had paid off all the drills his father put him through. He saw the daggers coming out of the corner of his eye. Sarne had to jump back and turn only one hit him it just cut him but not deep. But the move put him at a disadvantage. It gave the Bear man time to stand back up from his blow from Sarne. He wanted to go after the magic caster but could Ray take the Bear man by himself for a moment?
Sarne stepped towards the Bearman turned and ran at the spell caster at full speed.
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Post by Ray Castien on Aug 16, 2022 9:53:21 GMT -5
Ray was glad to see that Sarne was taking advantage of the spell caster's downed state, hopefully they wouldn't have to contend with any more magic...
As Ray saw Sarne charge away he felt three pellets hit him, he only realized after the spell protecting him launched them away with sparks of light energy that they were daggers. One had hit him in the neck, one the side, and another the shoulder. That could've been disastrous in a fight like this, he had to get rid of this bear while he still could.
"What makes ya think yer winnin!?" Growled the bear man before he gave a strong shove with his ax that sent Ray stumbling back.
He then charged forward with the ax high above his head, roaring the whole time, before sending a blow of tremendous force straight down towards Ray's collar bone. Ray would have to make this an opportunity, he let the blow strike true in order to strike at the bear man's left arm as it came down. The blade struck true and sliced halfway through his forearm, causing him to lose his grip with that hand on the massive ax as blood spewed from the wound. The ax also struck true and despite the magic protecting Ray the force of the blow still crumpled him to his knees. The barrier around Ray dissipated as he let out a pained grunt and forced himself back to his feet with his blade held above himself protectively.
"Last chance!" Ray spoke through gritted teeth at the massive warrior.
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