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posted June 05, 2011 01:37 AM |
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Thorald didn't do much on this travel. Not that there had been much to do yet anyway. Well, he participated in killing off the shapeshifters, but so did every man that had a bow they could use. He had also been there to observe the chieftain beat the **** out of one of the mercenaries. Strange, that he chose to just leave him unconscious instead of killing him. But every man to his own, as people say.
Anyway, Thorald spent most of the time marching, eating and drinking with the men of Domerth's village and also sometimes, when he was asked to, he told them stories about things he had seen and experienced on his many travels. While still being disbelieved when he told some of the more amazing ones, like how he had discovered a sea of sand, the men were a jolly group and Thorald did have a good time during these travels.
((Just putting this up here as a "I'm still around" post))
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posted June 05, 2011 02:01 PM |
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Sandraudiga had cursed upon loosing her horse. Horses were expensive and she had been fond of this one. Well, if it was alive it would return to her in time. Still, what a timing, now she'd have to cut down on her equipment. She wrapped her furs around the dried food and wrapped it up with two twines. Now she could easily carry it. She balanced it on her shoulders and decided she could still fit some of her herbs in it.
Sandraudiga witnessed Domerth demeaning the mercenary but it held no meaning for her. Such events were common in groups like these. Even she herself had been the subject for attempts at times when new mercenaries had joined the groups she had been in. A show of strenght was necessary. She deemed the woman to be okay and went to carve a small fire for herself a little distance off from the rest of the people. She used some rowan and juniper for it. Facing the woods over the small fire she could see something glistening in the woods. Probably the eyes of some small animal but she still made sure that all she needed was in place.
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posted June 05, 2011 02:51 PM |
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Edited by Kipshasz at 16:40, 08 Jun 2011.
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- I never called you one, Snorbald. All I asked you is to tell me when you feel like exploring while we're here in the marsh. And I'd say that you need at least two more Sheep Herders if you wish to make a cloak out of them.- Taruss unrolled the wolf pelt where the ruby sword lyed.- Place the sword you found near it.
Snorbald did as instructed. A bright flash of light was emitted and the two swords had merged into a single one. It's blade was much
- Seems the gods favor us. Only two remaining to find. Skin the creature while it's corpse is still warm. We have a long day ahead of us.
- Thorald!-Domerth addressed to the Norn- Be of some use other than entertainment. Take Vishan and a few others and go search for Rhain. I fear that he ran in some trouble. Maybe our friends whom we fought back at Kunn cought up to him. Vavila said that he ran northwards.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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posted June 14, 2011 06:59 PM |
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"Got it!" Thorald shouted and got up and turned to the warriors "So who is up for a nightly((I think it is night anyway)) stroll? The weather is rather nice for that, don't you think?" Thorald said humoursly before accepting volunteers((I guess)). Afterwards he moved up the North and started looking for tracks of the young athlete.
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There is no good or evil, only madness. The question is "Just how mad are you?"
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Kipshasz
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posted June 14, 2011 07:26 PM |
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((Yes, it's nighttime))
Thorald along with Vishan and a few others walked northwards. The silence of the night was frequently interrupted by the voices of the nocturnal beasts.
- Something's burning in Loidha.- Noticed Vavila, one of Bograd's men.
- The fiends are feasting again.- Replied Vishan. Such fires in the marsh were a common sight, as not long ago it held several farmsteads and a village. The fiends had overtaken the marsh forcing people to flee and leave their possesions behind.
After a while, the group found a pack of slaughtered imps.
- Rhain was here.- Said Cheslav. He was the twin brother of Vavila, and was an expert tracker.- He killed the fiends and moved on. To that direction- He pointed to the northwest.
- You still have the fiend? Good! Take this- Taruss handed a pole to Snorbald and took one himself.- You'll help me row. Slavuta, Nordskib, you two shall be our eyes. If trouble arises, your responsibility to take it out. Now help me push this damn thing in the water and hope that it doesn't leak.
After a short rest, Rhain felt like walking again, however the urging pain in the back drained his strenght. He managed to walk nearly a whole league before falling from complete exhaustion.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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posted June 14, 2011 07:33 PM |
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"So what are we waiting for? Let's move!" Thorald said and started moving North-West.
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posted June 17, 2011 05:36 PM |
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Edited by Kipshasz at 20:14, 04 Jul 2011.
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- Not so fast. He only walked several paces and then was attacked again. Take a look- Cheslav pointed at the tracks.- Four men, four horses. There's some blood though I do not think that it belongs to Rhain. The battle was intense, yet short. After it, our agile friend moved straight to the north. However, judging from the way he walked I'd say he's been injured. In the back probably. The track leads northwards. Let's go.
- Domerth was right huh?-Vishan asked.- It was the Dark Riders? Damn, they're like wolves. Attacking the stray.- he looked around. The fiends were afraid of the fire, but during these uneasy times it was better to be safe then sorry.
The group walked northwards, yet had the feeling that they're beeing followed. They can hear the growling nearby, but can't be sure what it is.
Taruss and his group were rowing through the shallow waters of the marsh. Soon however Taruss noticed another fire. This time however it wasn't an abandoned building burning down. It was more likely a campfire.
- Stop here.- He said to Snorbald.- I think we better examine the place. Follow me, and for gods sake, be quiet.
Domerth was passing around plates with food to his companions, when he noticed that Sandraudiga was keeping herself away from the rest of the group. He picked up his plate and a second one and went to see how she's doing. Domerth offered her a plate with blauka, a kind of game meat soup, however Domerth used way to little water and the soup turned into a stew.
- Something on your mind?- He asked.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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posted July 04, 2011 10:54 PM |
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Thoarld got out his bow and prepared an arrow. He had survived this long following his instincts, and his instincts now told him that there was something observing the group. He looked around, inspecting the darkness carefully, bow ready to be strung and released within miliseconds if danger was close.
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posted July 04, 2011 10:59 PM |
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"Hey, Thoarld." Joshua whispered as he materialized behind the man, "What's got you all twitchy? It's just little old me... and evil spirits, of course."
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posted July 04, 2011 11:54 PM |
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Sandraudiga had her eyes peeled into the forest still. "Something was keeping watch over us. I do not believe it was an animal due to the ruckuss you were making there just now. It only retreated after I spotted it.", she took the offered plate and fished a piece of meat out of it with her fingers. Slowly she raised it to her lips and swallowed it. "I do not believe it was a malignant creature. I got a feeling of curiosity from it. I couldn't quite make sure of it though." The faint pleasant smell coming from the small fire hangs in the air and the small, rather dark, flames make the shadows dance on the ground. She finishes off the plate and wipes her mouth. "I am not as gifted as your brother...", she unties her hair from the plaits and swings her head to release it. "...but I've seen the signs.", she picks a stray leaf out of her hair. "There is someone meddling with our affairs." Her hair is wavy after the long time of being plaited and it creates dancing shadows, like those of a flowing river, on her face while she cleans it. "However, I do not believe the last attack was their doing. There are other forces at work here." She starts replaiting her hair. "Forces I can't recognise." A small frown appears on her face. "Even the spirits have gone quiet. I don't like it." She finishes plaiting her hair fast and ties up the plaits. "Thank you", she offers the plate back.
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posted July 05, 2011 12:22 PM |
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Joshua felt a forcefull blow landing on his head, as a big, furry arm reached out from the shadows. The mercenary flew a few meters and then landed on the ground, rolling another few meters. The creature was big, with mossy grey((like a sloth)) fur. It had no neck and it seemed that it's head just sprouted from it's chest. It aimed to maul Thorald, however it was treated with an arrow in the chest. It wasn't a lethal shot, but it enraged the fiend further. It nearly attacked Thorald, but was downed by a forcefull slash in the back by Vishan.
- It's not the only one!- Said Cheslav- watch for the others! I'd say there are at least three.
- Taruss doesn't have a natural afinity to magic.- Domerth said- Well, he does, but it's nothing spectacular. His talent is made from hard work, stubborness and a huge boast of self confidence. Still, you should tell your concerns to him when he gets back. As for the creature which follows us, I think I may saw it too, though couldn't makeout what it was.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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posted July 05, 2011 12:39 PM |
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Snorbald nodded and unstrapped most of his pouches. He left them, along with his shield and helmet on the raft.
"Look after these will, you?" He bade the others, whispering.
Snorbald followed Taruss through the reeds.
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posted July 05, 2011 01:34 PM |
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Slavuta took Snorbald's belongings and nodded.
Taruss went first, carefully placing his steps. The duo hid in some bushes and observed.
- Either these Shakk are incredibly brave or either incredibly stupid.- Taruss whispered.
- I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING! LET ME GO, PLEASE!- A teenage boy yelled. He was tied to a lonely birch. Taruss looked around and counted the men.
- Too much to take in a fight. Hmm...- Taruss started thinking, and a smirky smile appeared on his face. He looked at the horses belonging to the Shakk, then around. He noticed a tree stump several paces away. His smile widened even more.
- Have you ever shapeshifted?- Taruss asked Snorbald.
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posted July 05, 2011 02:58 PM |
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"Can say I never have. What did you have in mind?"
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posted July 05, 2011 03:38 PM |
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- Since there are to many of them to take on in a traditional fight and most of my spells require time to prepare. Also they may kill the kid upon seeing us.- Taruss showed him the stump and drawn out one of his daggers.- The plan is simple. We shift to wolves, and scare their horses and hopefully their riders, thus saving the kid. They wouldn't dare to attack us. Why? Because when we'll change, we'll be roughly the size of a young auroch.- Taruss went to the stump and thrustes the dagger into it.
- Now, repeat after me.- Taruss went to the north side of the stump and flipped over it.
Taruss felt a sting in the spine and fingers, his vision was blurred by a reddish mist, and his jaws extended painlessly, forming a wolf's snout. Taruss landed on all fours. The wolf he shifted into was large and muscular. Snorbald could swore that he even sported Taruss's goatee.
Taruss looked at Snorbald gestured him to do the same. He growled slightly as if asking "What are you waiting for?"
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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posted July 05, 2011 05:24 PM |
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Joshua rolled off the tree (which he hit, which stopped him from tumbling), groaning and feeling the throbs of pain from his cracked skull and broken ribs. Black began to edge his vision as he tried to chant for his life drain, but couldn't speak the right words through the blood in his throat.
Pathetic, aren't you? His curse whispered to him, Yes, this seal is pathetic... But I need you still. I am not yet ready for my rebirth.
-So you'll save me?- Joshua pleaded silently.
Yes, Joshua's symbol on his hand began to burn and itch, no matter how much you beg me otherwise. Joshua felt as if his entire body was covered with angry badgers who hadn't been fed for months. The markings on his hand burned and spread as he threw his head back to scream... but no noise was made. Every plant around him blackened and died, and loud snaps and pops came from his body as it was forcibly repaired and healed.
Oh give it up and stand, weakling. And enjoy your new body... I hope you'll like the new touches. He had the impression of an overpowering will smiling down at him, They're just a hint of what is to come.
Joshua slowly rolled to his side, moaning, sore and reeling mentally from the pain. He looked numbly at his body, and stared at his left arm. The symbol had spread, burning flesh and fabric down to Joshua's elbow. His hand had morphed so that the fingers were almost talons, though the joints were still easily visible. The claw looked almost like a serrated gauntlet. Joshua pulled out Shine and used the reflection to see his face... and dropped the scimitar as it burned his transformed hand with a yelp. Steam rose from where the positive-energy blade had touched it. With his right hand, he picked up the blade again, trembling.
One eye was red, and the other black. -Oh hell, what do I say about... that might work.- He replaced Shine and stumbled back to Thorald.
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posted July 05, 2011 06:33 PM |
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A quick look around revealed that the only beast close to Thorald was the one in front of him, so he decided to serve the monster another serving of arrows, as he drew two out of his quiver and strung his bow, aiming for the monsters head. He released, and without waiting he threw his bow down on the ground and threw himself forward to tackle the monster, meaning to bring it down to the ground.
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posted July 05, 2011 10:00 PM |
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((Going on a limb here. But I'm sure Kip'll tell me if it cannot be done, would that be the case. Edited))
Snorbald was pretty certain he could take the Shakk warriors. But he agreed that the young one would likely be killed before that.
Snorbald watched with amazement as Taruss changed into a great wolf. And he was rather surprised when he spoke to him.
Snorbald jumped over the stump, but his foot snagged on something and he stumbled before landing awkwardly.
Snorbald sank to his knees and quickly removed his clothes, which burned his skin. He began breathing heavily as grey bristles began covering his body. In silent pain, Snorbald felt his bones and teeth distort.
After several agonising seconds Snorbald rose. Not a wolf, but a hulking boar-creature.
Snorbald shook his head and snorted lightly.
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posted July 06, 2011 06:19 AM |
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Edited by Kipshasz at 11:38, 06 Jul 2011.
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((hmm.. Taruss didn't said any chants when changing, the ritual was just to flip over a stump with a knife in it, from the right direction.))
- How in the name of Mokosha did you managed to do that?- Taruss said in a confused manner. To a human it would sound like he's growling, however the changed Snorbald understood every word- No matter, it's not the time to talk about it. I'll scare the horses, you do the same to the Shakk.
Taruss went near the horses. They were startled by his presence, but Taruss went further.
- Well, what are you waiting for?- He asked them- GET OUT OF HERE!- He yelled furiously at the horses. They started running, deadly afraid of the large black wolf that was Taruss.
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"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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posted July 07, 2011 08:16 PM |
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As Taruss went to the horses, Snorbald launched himself out of the marshreeds. Letting out a cry that was half sqeal and half roar.
The Shakk looked his way. Surprised and scared, they scrambled to their feet.
Snorbald cried out again, his voice laced with malice. Most of the Shakk ran for the hills, but a few grasped for their weapons. They looked like they would stand.
As he barreled into thier makeshift camp, Snorbald swung his head, trying to gore one of the men on his enormous tusk. He missed and skidded to a halt in the mud.
He turned to face the camp and snorted loud. He would charge again.
As he did, he tried to swatt one with his hooflike claws. Snorbald struck home and one of the Shakk warriors went sailing through the air.
Standing in the middle of the camp, he had two more warriors to face.
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