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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 04, 2015 08:07 PM |
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Edited by kipshasz at 21:09, 06 Aug 2015.
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- Lead the way then- Drago said as he unsheathed his blades. Halfman handed them the same concoction used last time for everyone to coat their blades with. The recipe of this potion was a mystery to a everyone non Samann mage and normal human alike. but it made the undead struck with it vulnerable and easier to put down, not having to aim at the spot where the source of the raised corpse's life essence is.
The encountered opposition was lightly armored, but more fierce than the last time. they finally reached the top of the tower, and the chambers there. the door was barred on the other side.
- Let's try to bust our way in- Drago said as he started kicking on the door.
Kicking the door didn't wokred though, and soon the axes were put to work. the oaken door didn't yielded easily, so it took some work to get through. the sounds of explosions were heard outside. the dead had a problem staying that way.
Outside, the besiegers found themselves fending off from a massive charge from the undead horde. The hussars, no matter their might could not hold them off for long, and the remaining company along with the forces of the hetman and the Calandrie family stood valiantly against them.
- How much longer will it take?- Dragomir asked the two mercenaries who've been busy chopping down the door, while the rest provided defense against the encroaching undead. the stairs had lead them to a sort of a little hall within the tower, so there was a room to set up a decent defense.
- It's Getting there!- one of them replied- It's made from Emerdinan oak, and that's almost as hard as iron!
- Do what you have to- Dargo said as he chopped the head off of an encroaching undead guardsman.
((Sorry I was inactive a bit))
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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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Neraus
Promising
Legendary Hero
Pain relief cream seller
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posted August 07, 2015 04:01 PM |
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Marcus gave a strong blow to the door with his poleaxe, suddenly the door opened, a pervasive smell reached the group, once they entered they found a black haired woman, lying on the ground at death's door.
Marcus paled for a moment, urged the others to enter and immediately came to her to see if she was actually dead.
He then said: -Tough luck, we've come almost in time...- He was about to raise his dagger to finish her, when he was struck by a thought, so he said: -I suppose you don't want me to kill her, am I right?-.
Much to his surprise the woman laughed and said: -Why not? Why not let the play end now? Why do we have to continue this?-
Marcus then said: -Captain Dragomir, this wench is taunting us, but I feel like we need her alive, what say you?-
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 07, 2015 04:59 PM |
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Edited by kipshasz at 17:37, 10 Aug 2015.
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Halfman stepped forward before Drago could replied. with the staff's crystal aimed at her he said:
- Viola De Corneile Noire, I deem your rituals complete.- He said, and white and black energy streams came from the body of the usurper duchess and flew into the crystal of Halfman's staff. As it was done, Halfman smacked her in the head with the other end of the staff a few times.
- Feel better now?- Drago asked him.
- Yes. I do.- The tiny wizard replied.
- Put this room to the torch- Drago said- Let's get the wench back, bound and gagged.Although her fate is sealed already. usurping, kinslaying, necromancy practice... not a very good combination of crimes. Let's be done with it, the stench here makes me want to puke.- Drago said.
The group destroyed all the equipment, including alchemy instruments, tomes on necromacy and retaled stuff. The chamber in the tower was burned afterwards.
Drago sent one of the mercenaries with one of the company's banners to raise atop of the keep, to signal the Grand Hetman that the siege is over.
The damage inflicted on the castle walls was great, and it sure would call for rebuilding. after Halfman took away Viola's power, the undead dropped dead where they stood.
The siege and the liberation of the duchy was at an end. all was left to do is to deal with the usurper.
Drago and the rest emerged from the main gate and presented the prisoner to Lord Titus and Grand Hetman Jonusz.
The retribution was exacted swiftly, and the usurper duchess was left headless, with her head decorating the gatehouse of Calandrie keep.
Having received the sum promised by lord Titus, the Company set off after brief fare wells.
It was now several weeks passed since the company left the hospitality of Lord Titus behind. The road was devoid of passengers, although upon reaching the Duchy of Dhamann the traffic increased.
the passing through the lands ruled over by the Therium clan was a quick and uneventful march.
Few days passed after the company had left Dhamann. on hte road, the company met an old man, wrapped in furs of some kind. he also had a kantele slung on his shoulder. The old man had an aura of a wizard, though it couldn't be told what clan he was. his hair was snow white, and beard was waist long.
He halted the company.
- Please kind sir- He addressed Dragomir, while leaning on his staff. it seemed that the old man would collapse. Taking pity on the old man, Drago ordered the company to spare half a kielbasa, some bread and a mug of ale to wash it down.
As the old wizard finished his meal, he stood up and bowed down to Drago.
- Thank you of your kindness my lord- He said as he turned away on a sideroad to walk away. His fur clothes changed appearance to that of white linen robes.
- You will succeed in your quest.- He said as he started to fade.
- Elder, you haven't told us your name.- Dragomir said.
The old man stood silent for a minute. He then said:
- Parkkun.- This was his reply before he faded away completely.
Dragomir and the company was completely puzzled by this. Even Halfman, who's speciality is knowing all the tricks a mage can employ.
- No no... this can be true- Dragomir shrugged it off with a smile, as the company resumed it's march.
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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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Neraus
Promising
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Pain relief cream seller
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posted August 10, 2015 10:12 PM |
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Francis set off with a good mood, he was happy to fix the loose ends of his youth, Marcus, his brother, inherited the keep of Corneille Noire, as he was married with the last member and Guinevre renounced her title.
He was particularly happy that day, until he witnessed that little incident with the old man, he stood there for a good deal of time, confused by that: "I... I don't think I'm really that awake..." he thought and then proceeded with their march.
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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kiryu133
Responsible
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Highly illogical
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posted August 11, 2015 10:21 AM |
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That's either a very good omen or a very bad one.
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Gryphs
Supreme Hero
The Clever Title
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posted August 11, 2015 11:57 AM |
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"Well we have either been blessed or we are being followed by a magical charlatan," Isabella thought shrugging the event off.
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"Don't resist the force. Redirect it. Water over rock."-blizzardboy
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 11, 2015 09:18 PM |
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Edited by kipshasz at 15:49, 12 Aug 2015.
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- Old tales and legends tend to talk about gods walking amongst men. I know, it's hard to believe.- Drago said.- But Halfman can assure that no mage is capable to just simply vanish. Knowledge of teleportation and portals was lost when Vendigr faced a voidspawn infestation. But I have a feeling that we won't see the last of him.- He paused to light up his pipe.
In the distance, towers of a well fortified city could be seen. There were several villages along the road. The duchy of Maskolia was an iddylic place. The duke here was just and a stauch royalist.
Although you can never be too sure.
The passage through Maskolia led towards the Steelwall range. After resupplying themselves in the city of Piotrograd, the company left towards the halls of the Iron Clan.
With each passing day Magnus seemed happier. to everyone who wasn't laszy to listen he went on about dwarven rye ales, massive feasts and the rest of dwarven hospitality.
As the month passed, the company reached the halls of the Iron Clan. The sight was not a hospitable one. A war camp was broken near the entrance, with lavish tents of the high ranking dwarven nobles dotting the wide mountain valley. Along the heraldry of hte Iron Clan, there were several other regiments from other, nearby clans sent to aid Magnus' clan. Dwarven steam tanks and other artillery were pointed at the grand gate to the mountain halls.
- The bloody hell's going on here?- Magnus said as he jumped off his wagon and went in front. Dragomir dismounted and followed the dwarf.
They were greeted by Magnus' oldest brother Rennar.
- Magnus! So well to see you!- He exclaimed as the two brothers embraced themselves in a bortherly hug.
- Tell me Rennar, what in the name of Alberich is going on here?
- Troggs lad, troggs- He said.- few of our miners went down into the Dredge- The Dredge was an old abandoned mine of the Iron clan- in hopes of finding new ore deposits. they found a nest of bloody troggs instead. blasted fools.- Rennar spat.
- Where's father?- Magnus asked.
- In the tent. Uncle Loghaire was killed few months ago, and with no heirs of his own, Father is now Thane of the Iron Clan. Right now, he along with the few other thanes are stragtegising onto the final charge of this campaign. We managed to lose quite a lot of ground before the relief arrived. we blocked the passageways to prevent any of the blasted creatures to pour forth into the other clan halls.
- Makes sense...- Magnus said.
- So lad, you're here with your company to help us out?- Rennar asked.
- It seems that again we have no other choice in this- Dragomir said.- Sure, we'll help you out, in exchange of supplies, and that dwarven hospitality that Magnus rattled about for the past month.
Rennar smiled.
- Ah, excellent, right this way please- He lead them to a tent marked with the Iron Clan's heraldry. nearby was a suitable space for the Brotherhood to break camp. Drago ordered his men to do so. He and the rest of the officers were led into the tent, where several dwarves of high status were discussing the plan of action. It seemed the general tactic was devised, the only thing needed was the final steps of the plan. One of them, sporting a greying golden beard was rejoiced in seeing Magnus.
- My son! It is so wonderful to see you again!
- Aye, I am happy to see ye alive and well Father- Magnus replied
- Alive yes, but not so well. blasted troggs! I thought they were wiped out centuries ago!
- Don't worry, I'm sure that we can sort it out- Magnus said as he unplugged his wineskin and took few gulps from it. you could see from the dwarves eyes that he was decimated to see his home in such state.
- Who are your friends Magnus?- Thane Ragnar asked.
- I am the current captain of the Brotherhood of the Tattered Banner, Dragomir The Black, also called the Dragonheart. and these are the officers of the company.
- Ah.. the freshest of the relic hunters.- Ragnar said.- MAking your way to the north huh? Me boy Brann set off in that direction. looking for the sacred Malus of Alberich. haven't heard from him since...- a hint of sadness was in the thane's voice.
- Do you have a plan to end this infestation?- Drago asked.
- Aye, we do. We're gonna blow the Dredge. collapse the entrance to the trogg nest.
- Seems reasonable. However, my men haven't fought troggs before. do they have any weaknesses?
- Aye. the buggers be resilient, but they bleed like pigs if struck. also the beasties are afraid of extreme cold. this be winter, they'd be dead in the upper levels.
- Extreme cold huh?- Draog was looking at Elena- I think we have something for that. in a form of Leqina adept.
- Ye do?- Ragnars face turned more joyful- tis be a blessin of Alberich! We'll mount the assault shortly! rest my friends, for this be a gloriuos day!
Drago didn't said a word. he thought that Magnus and his father was very much alike.
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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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Neraus
Promising
Legendary Hero
Pain relief cream seller
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posted August 12, 2015 08:16 PM |
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-So, there are no risks in finding you with some dwarf woman?- Said Guinevre, she was teasing Francis for all the length of the march after he told her what time could allow him to tell: -I actually tried once, it was a messy sort of affair, let's just say I won't ever try anymore, I may not be very tall for a man, but I'm surely more comfortable with somebody of my size!- -Yes you are... Like that princess in the south, what was her name... You know, the one in Azran, you didn't finish that story.- -Ah yes! Lady Aisha Ibn Karim, that was also another time I actually didn't do anything else than be courteous, like it was expected of me. Well, the Emir Karim was a vassal of the Sultan of Andarun which in turn was an ally of the duke of Marioch. I was asked to be present at his father's feast, where he would have chosen his daughter's husband, all of us were gathered in a room, and when our turn came we'd have to do something to show off.
In the end I couldn't do anything other than that, albeit I interested her, as the traditions of that place wouldn't allow me to... But anyway, we shared a meal nontheless, but then her father brought her to her future husband, thus ending my little adventure.-
-And you didn't even ask her to flee? I saw your eyes glimmer again when talking about her...- -I... Uhm... I knew I would be executed if I even tried something like that.- He smirked awkwardly -I assure you though, it was just the atmosphere, it felt like a romantic story, but truly, I was just enveloped in some barbarian tradition...- -Let's say it's that...- -You knew anyway of my escapades, besides, it's almost three months that I didn't do anything regarding that... I'm trying to change over there alright!? Give me some time to become a better man!- Now Guinevre laughed: -Oh, my dear idiot... I'll give you the time- "And I know this time you mean it" she thought.
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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kiryu133
Responsible
Legendary Hero
Highly illogical
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posted August 13, 2015 11:57 AM |
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"Drago, you're vastly overrating my powers. I'm a fighter with some magical tricks, not a mage who happens to be good at fighting."
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It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the cis are at it again.
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Gryphs
Supreme Hero
The Clever Title
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posted August 13, 2015 12:19 PM |
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Edited by Gryphs at 12:19, 13 Aug 2015.
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"For troggs I am sure your powers will be quite enough", Isabella said to Elena.
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"Don't resist the force. Redirect it. Water over rock."-blizzardboy
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Geny
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
What if Elvin was female?
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posted August 13, 2015 08:59 PM |
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"And it's not like you will be there alone, Elena. They may be resilient, but I doubt they're tough enough to withstand my battle club. And if the caves are narrow enough to take away the advantage of their numbers I should be able to hold them off for quite a while... unless the caves are so narrow I won't fit at all."
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DON'T BE A NOOB, JOIN A.D.V.E.N.T.U.R.E.
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kiryu133
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Highly illogical
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posted August 14, 2015 11:26 AM |
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"What exactly do you wish me to do? I guess i could direct some freezing magic into the tunnels but I'd need both power and time."
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It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the cis are at it again.
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 14, 2015 01:00 PM |
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- I didn't tell them that you're the greatest master of controling the element of water,now did I?- Drago smiled as he blew out a smoke cloud.- The thane mentioned that the troggs are susceptible to cold... So cooling the mine shaft would be a great idea.
- Aye- Magnus said- Them beasts prefer the heat. coolin off the Dredge would weaken them. A company of Ironbreakers will accompany us into it. once we contain the beasties, the sappers will come and block off the entrance. And don't worry about fitting there big guy, down in the Dredge you can fit a pureblooded giant standing upright, so for someone yer size, there be plenty of fighting room in there.
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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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Neraus
Promising
Legendary Hero
Pain relief cream seller
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posted August 14, 2015 04:13 PM |
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Francis actually was late, so he barged inside the tent and said: -My deepest apologies to everyone, I was held against my will by matters of the utmost importance.- He then glanced at the others: -Am I interrupting anything?-
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 15, 2015 07:10 PM |
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Dragomir resisted the temptation to drop a smirky comment at Francis expense.
- No, we were just finishing up actually. Get into your armor. We're up to battle some troggs. long story short, we'll delve into the clan's old mine system and help the dwarves seal the entrance to the hive of the troggs.
He paused to inhale the smoke from his pipe.
- So. Elena, how much time you'll need to prepare yourself?- He asked. Outside noises indicated that the dwarven legions were assembling to retake the halls of the Iron Clan.
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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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kiryu133
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Highly illogical
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posted August 15, 2015 09:24 PM |
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"Don't need any time to begin. What i need is protection while channeling and plenty of water"
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It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the cis are at it again.
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 16, 2015 11:06 AM |
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- Ye'll get both of that lass- Magnus said. Somehow he managed to get a fresh tabard of his clan, to replace the one he shredded for makeshift bandages.- There be an underground river in the Dredge. The idiots unearthed the troggs on that shaft.- He said pointing at the map.
The thanes of their clans were busy rallying their troops and giving inspiring speeches at the time.
- I guess it's time now.- Drago said as he looked out of the tent. the dwarven legions were ready to take out the trogg menace. The elite of the dwarven military, the ironbreakers were ready to charge in.
Rennar Goldbeard entered the tent.
- All is ready my lord- He said to Dragomir.- The main force will battle the troggs in the halls, while you will delve into the Dredge. Father had appointed me and an elite company of our Ironbreakers to accompany you in there.
- Very well.- Drago replied.- This will be one for the history books.- He said with a smile.
As the main force moved in to deal with the overrrun Clan Halls, the company, along with Rennar and his ironbreakers moved into the abandoned mines. the shaft was large and wide. The resistance encountered was light to medium, as it seemed the majority of the trogg hive moved up into the halls themselves. soon enough, the underground river that Magnus mentioned was reached. there the company encountered heavier resistance. some of the troggs were wielding looted dwarven weapons, and that made quite a challenge to fend them off.
- Do your thing Elena.- Dragomir said as he cutted down a charging trogg.
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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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kiryu133
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Highly illogical
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posted August 16, 2015 03:39 PM |
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Standing next to the river, Elena closed her eyes and started concentrating, bringing water up to encase her in a cocoon slowly turning to ice. She sat down into a lotus position and the ice slowly started to glow a faint, white shine as more was added and slowly turned to mist all around it. The temperature around her slowly dropped lower and she began to lead it out and away from her. More and more of her power was added to the spell. At this point any troggs close enough to be in combat were turning sluggish and it was just a matter of time. Her guess was an hour or two until the entire system would be cold enough. Hopefully there would be enough power to do that.
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It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the cis are at it again.
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Geny
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
What if Elvin was female?
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posted August 16, 2015 06:56 PM |
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As soon as Elena began casting her spell, John positioned himself between her and the troggs. He put his shield in front of him, taking a defensive stance, and smashed anything that came close with his club.
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kipshasz
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Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 17, 2015 05:59 PM |
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Drago could see his breath now, as Elena channelled her spell. the oposition was getting more clumsy and easily beaten, although their numbers didn't seemed to dwindle slightly.
The main advantage was that now the troggs weren't so deadly as before.
Though they came wave after wave, it was easier to cut them down, as due to the cold, the troggs had becoma more and more apathic with each passing minute.
The few hours of intense battling passed and indeed the floor of the mineshaft was littered with trogg blood and corpses. frost had covered most of the tunnel.
In the distance, the warhorns of the dwarves echoed.
A runner soon appeared.
- Good news!- he said, panting- We repelled the infestation. The halls are cleared.
- Very good soldier- Rennar replied, as he cleaned his sword.
- I think we killed off the entire hive. even voidspaws would break their necks in this mess- Drago said, carefully stepping not to trip over any corpse. The damages were minimal. few got scratches and surfaces cuts, nothing to serious.
- I see the breach!_ Magnus exclaimed, having got a lantern and aiming in the trogg hive with the crossbow. There was nothing there. The Company after a short discussion decided to delve into it. In there they found a load of what supposed to be trogg eggs, and... a fresh deposits of iron and various crystals.
- By Alberich's beard!- Magnus was shocked at the discovery.- Them two buffoons were right!- meanwhikle Rennar's Ironbreakers were making quick work of the egg batch. in the deeper part of the cavern there was a gigantic trogg, abloated version of the ones they just fought moment's ago the cold air seeped into the cavern as well, rendering the monster weak and apathic. dwarven great axes soon seeped into it's flesh killing the monster.
- It's done now- Rennar exlaimed finally.- Return to the thane soldier, tell him of our finds here.
- Yes m'lord- the runner nodded and went back up.
The company scoured the cavern. It wasn't how Drago imagined a trogg hive to be. there was no labyrinth like pattern or anything. everything is uniform. not something you'd expect from such beasts. the queen's chamber was by far the largest. there were caverns leading somewhere, but the company did not venture in there.
- So what do ye thing borhter?- Magnus asked Rennar.
- It's amazing. Our prospectors will have some work to do.
- Where do those tunnels lead?- Dragomir asked.
- Who knows.- Rennar replied.- there were stories of the great infestation, when the troggs tunelled into the Grand Passageways. perhaps they lead there.
Dragomir nodded.
- It seems we have nothing to do here. Let's get back- The dwarf noble said.
After they returned to the halls, they were received as heroes. Already there were dwarves hauling out wagons full of trogg corpses outside to be burned. Thane Ragnar was most pleased with the fact that indeed the venture of the two now dead dwarven prospectors was a success.
As the cleanup commenced at gread speed an efficiency, the Thane invited the whole company and the allied thanes for a feast. in it barrels flewn with ale, and the main course were roast fourhorns, amongst other meals.
- My friends!- Thane Ragnar addressed the feasters- We would have not reclaimed the home of our ancestors without the aid of you.- He raised his ornate drinking horn- And I am esspecially gratefull to the brave men and women who march under the Tattered Banner. Your aid was instrumental in this endeavor, and I am proud to see that my own son is amongst your ranks- He looked at Magnus. The dwarf was chugging down ale from his large tankard.
- To the success of your quest!- The thane said as he drank from his horn.
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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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