A letter in blood.

Callith · Post by **Callith** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 11:13 pm

Callith sighs, because he wanted to talk to Elaralith, and get to know her, but he settles for just walking next to her, looking back every so often, at Moathia, and Morgaine, smiling at both of them.

Elaralith · Post by **Elaralith** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 4:55 am

Elaralith notices Callith walking beside her, and she accepts his company without further words. The search party enters a forest and the night comes.
"Let us camp here for the night. There will be no need for keeping watch, as our good friend the Eagle will be kindly doing that for us. We must be wary though for my eyes have caught sight of a strange dark beast of evil that follows close behind us."
Elaralith seems not at all distressed as she imparts this dark news and she proceeds to light a fire with what dry wood there is on the ground. Elaralith takes out some thin wafers of dry bread and hands them out.
"This is bread I made especially for travel purposes. It does not have much taste...but it is filling."
After the short dinner plans are discussed among the Elves that make up the search party.
"One option I foresee that would allow us to quickly get to Sevious' side would be by calling on the aid of more of the Great Eagles. They could easily carry us far and fast. I learned the art of speaking with these noble birds long ago, and I can request that the Eagle here call more of his kind to assist us. What do you all say to that?"

Callith · Post by **Callith** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 8:48 am

"Yes, we need, to get there faster, and that sounds the best way, as for the beast, don't worry, it wont come into this clearing, unless I let it."
Calith, takes his leave, and sits down cross leged and his eyes closed, listening.

Boremier · Post by **Boremier** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 9:54 pm

After there dangerous encounter with the army of orcs Boremier and Guingalan are floating along on the little raft,as Boremier writes down what happened with the orcs in his dairy an eagle swoops down to Boremier and lands softly on the raft it has a peice of paper enclosed in its claw,the eagle drops the paper into Boremier's hand as Guingalan whatch's.Boremier opens the paper while the eagle stays on the raft motionless.Its a short letter from Ezorock!after reading the message Boremier tears a peice of paper from his dairy and begins to write.Dear Ezo as I write this message me and Guingalan are no longer on the island you stand on we are floating in a small raft after a close call with an army of orcs of over fifty! Me and Guingalan nearly lost our lifes fighting them off when you receive this please warn the people and warriors in the town theres war coming to trollsbane! I hope to hear from you again soon and may the gods protect you and the others from that helish army. yours Boremier.
When he finishes his letter to Ezorock he gives it to the eagle whispers the name to whom it is for and it flies off into the air.

ezo · Post by **ezo** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 10:03 pm

5 days later Ezorock sees sight of his messenger eagle it drops a water splashed note in his hand. He reads the note and get out his pen, on the back of the note he scribbles:

Is this army heading for Trollsbane Boremier?
And if so how long will it take to reach us? I hope you can reply to this message swiftly.

Ezorock

Ezorock attatches the scruffy piece of paper to his birds foot and lets it fly off into the distance.After the eagle is out of sight he closes his eyes and whispers a small prayer for all those searching

Boremier · Post by **Boremier** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 10:27 pm

During the night Boremier spots the messenger eagle just as it lands on the raft exactly where it did the time before.Hmmm so you've brought me another message I bet your hungry after your travel here.Boremier breaks off a peice of bread and gives it to the eagle.He reads the message and as soon as he has read it he tears off another peice of paper as the one from the eagle has been ripped slightly and it would be stupid to try and write on it.He jotts on the paper:I am afraid where we were when the orcs found us we were fifteen days away from the town and they came from the south I suggest you gather the residents together and persuade them somehow to build a fortified structer somehow in fifteen days to keep the army out of the town I hope Guingalan and I can make it back in time to aid the town in this abrupt war as I will not let the same thing happen to the small town and the island that happened to my home kingdom I pray that you all can hold back the army as there are not as many warriors and archers in the town as there are those orcs! I have not idea of what is going to happen I pray again for everyone.I am worried that Guingalan and I may not make it back to trollsbane as there is a storm brewing I hope you receive this message in tim my friend.
Yours Boremier.
Boremier then wraps up the letter and encloses it into the eagles claws.He again whispers the name to whom it is for and the eagle flies away,Guingalan then wakes up"Yawn" what was that Boremier?Boremier turns to GuingalanIt was another message from Ezo and I have sent one back I hope it reaches him soon.Guingalan lays back down.Boremier theres a storm coming I feel it.

Sevious Helios · Post by **Sevious Helios** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 11:31 pm

"You can run Sevious, but you can't hide.", the voice from within Sevious' head said. Sevious moved as fast as he could with his blistered and soar legs down the mountain. Behind him, the monstrous Tantulas grew closer. They were determined to catch their prey and feast upon it. "This is a very amusing game of cat and mouse. Haha...the mouse is about to be caught", the voice said once again as Sevious continued down the path. He picked up the sound of the Tantulas as they gained on him. They all let off their hissing cries. Sevious stopped running and slid across the gravel path trying to stop.

Chunks of rock fell down the hole in the path in which Sevious had found. Sweat started to run down his neck and torso as he looked around for an escape route. There was no where to go now. Down below him was the river that ran through the dark forest. Behind him were the flesh hungry Tantulas. Sevious took deep breaths in while looking behind him. The ground started to shake and little bits of rocks moved from their resting spots on the ground. Sevious grabbed the hild of his sword with his sweaty hands.

Two Tantulas came crawling out on the mountain side while one came down the path. Sevious put both hands on his sword and held it up a few inches in front of his glowing eyes. One of the Tantulas on the wall, kicked up into the air and over towards Sevious. Sevious planted his feet into the gravel and thrusted his sword forward into the Tantulas gut. Then Sevious slammed the sword with the Tantula on it onto the mountain wall. The tantula slipped off the edge of Sevious' sword and onto the ground.

The other two crawled towards Sevious at full speed. The one on the wall sped past Sevious while the one on the trail stood up on its hind legs. It shot patches of web from its abdomen at Sevious and hit his chest. A thin sticky string of silk attached Sevious to it. The spider used two of its legs and reeled Sevious in towards it. Sevious grasped his sword and held it up towards the Tantula as it pulled him in. The Tantula let out a loud cry as Sevious stabbed it in the head. Sevious yanked the sword out of its eyes and sliced the silk that was attached to his chest in half. Sevious used his foot and kicked the Tantula off the cliff.

Sevious whiped his brow in relief and looked around. Soon, another Tantula crawled around the corner of the wall. It hissed at Sevious after spotting the blood and body of its comrades. Sevious held up his sword again and said,"I'm ready for you you hellish beast." The Tantula didn't move a clicking sound. Four more Tantula's came around the corner with their eyes fixed on Sevious. Sevious stumbled backwards. He looked behind himself and found himself near the ledge. His right foot slipped on the edge but he quickly pulled it back. The Tantulas started to move closer to Sevious. Sevious brushed his sweaty hair from his forehead and then looked at all five of the oncoming Tantulas.

"See Sevious. You could run, but now you die." the voice said as Sevious squeezed his hands into fist. Sevious suddenly felt eight hairy legs wrap around his torso. Sevious elbowed the Tantula that had grabbed a hold of him in its face. The Tantula fell back and had pulled Sevious with it. Sevious started to fall but made a grab for the ledge. He managed to grab a hold of the ledge but the Tantula was also holding onto his left leg. "Have a nice fall." the menacing voice said laughing to himself.

Sevious' hand slipped and the Tantula began to climb back up Sevious' back. Sevious finally released himself under the weight of himself, his bag of supplies and sword, and the Tantula. Sevious and the Tantula fell through the air straight to their doom. Sevious spun himself over and made a grab for the Tantula's leg. Sevious held onto the Tantula's leg with his left leg and his sword in his right. Water flew up from the river as the Tantula and Sevious hit the surface. Underwater, Sevious held his breath as the current of the river pulled him down it. He had lost sight of the Tantula as well.

Sevious used all his might to kick his feet. He had finally made it to the surface. He took in a deep breath and kicked his feet to stay on top of the water as the current carried him down the river. Sevious was being pulled under by various spots in the river. He grasped his sword as hard as cramps had begun to overtake his legs. He finally gave in and went under the river. Under the water, Sevious opened his eyes and looked around. Something swam towards him from the shadows. His Vision grew a little weary from having his eyes open after a while. He finally made out what it was. The Tantula kicked its legs behind itself as it propelled towards Sevious.

Sevious moved his sword to swing at the Tantula but he couldn't move fast enough underwater. The Tantula opened its mouth to bite Sevious but something happened.....Behind the Tantula, a pair of fangs jolted out and closed down on the Tantula. Sevious let out some air in the form of bottles as he was shocked. The Basalisk looked at Sevious as it chewed on the Tantula and the water turned a hazy red. Sevious' heart skipped a few beats and to him it felt like it was about to come out of his chest. He looked up towards the moons at the surface in the night sky and kicked hard. The basalisk was coming back for it's second course, Sevious. Sevious hat to hury. The water splashed out hard as Sevious broke to the surface gasping for air. He stared into the blood stained water for the outline of the Basalisk but had no luck finding it....

Sevious kicked hard as he tried to ignore the cramps. Under the water, the Basalisk had finished eating the Tantula and started to swim towards Sevious at the surface. There, Sevious saw it coming. His heart pumped what seemed gallons of blood in that one second as he looked for something to grasp onto. Then he found it. Sevious lifted his strong hand, his right one, into the air and grabbed a hold of the thick branch that was extended out over the river. The basalisk took its chance and struck at Sevious. Sevious lifted his sword up into the air and stabbed the Basalisk in its right eye. He yanked his sword out as the Basalisk closed it's mouth and went back underwater making cries of pain. He then attached his sword to his belt and pulled himself up onto the branch.

Sevious crawled on the brance towards the trunk of the tree and jumped down onto the ground. Exhausted, Sevious collapsed onto the leafy ground gasping for air. Sevious slumped over to a tree about 7 yards from the river and leaned up against it. He slowly took one last breath and closed his eyes. It was the first rest he had had in a while.....

Morgaine Le Fay · Post by **Morgaine Le Fay** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 5:20 pm

"I think it a wonderful idea - all the way I was thinking about riding an eagle", Morgaine says smiling. "This is truly to my liking" she adds as she takes some piece of bread from Elaralith.

veralion · Post by **veralion** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 11:00 pm

A small war galley floats over to the mouth of I river leading out of the mountains. The top deck; silent, with no sign of life. It slowly drifts to a rocky shore and stops... Within a few moments, some grumbling can be heard. A thin wooden walkway is thrown down to the shore connecting to the boat. A shadowy figure walks out into the night, and down the walkway, with two figures following... The figure raises his head to smell the air. The moonlight reveals his shining armor...and a red painted skull can be seen on the helm. The figure turns, grunts, and points down the river. Two more figures come out of the ship carrying some sort of supplies, and they all begin to walk slowly down the river...

Brendan Mason · Post by **Brendan Mason** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 11:56 pm

A small hobbit sitting in a tree sees a group of familiar elves approaching.
Jumping from the tree Brendan salutes them and says,
"Ho hi! What are ye all doing out aways aways out here?"

Elaralith · Post by **Elaralith** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 2:37 am

Elaralith quickly spots Brendan.
"Greetings Brendan! We are on a quest to rescue Sevious. We are in need of haste, but you can stay with us for a short time if that be your wish. I would warn you though should you choose to leave us that a shadow beast is close by."
Elaralith turns back to the other Elves.
"It is decided then. The Eagles we shall request to carry us to where Sevious may be. I will speak with our Eagle friend here immediately."
In a softer tone she addresses Callith.
"Do not say or even think that you can "control" this dark beast that is on our trail. Only those who are of Shadow can control such beasts, and you are not. But if you think that you can "control" this beast or even believe that you can that very act may cause you to fall into Evil. Be wary for the beast hides its strength and I do not think you have judged it correctly. Too often our race has been too prideful and assured in our majesty and power and fallen because we have underestimated. Do not let that racial fault be your doom!"
Elaralith then walks to the tree in which the Eagle is perched and raising her head she converses with the Eagle quietly.
"Our Eagle friend has agreed to summon more of his kind, but he has informed me that neither he nor any of his kind will go too close to that place which our dear friend Sevious is in. He says that the closest the will carry us to that place is on the edge of it. It is a forest shrouded in darkness and evil he says and he and the other Eagles dare not venture too close. We must walk the rest of the way into the forest..."
Elaralith looks dazed as she relates this news to the others.
"If I am not mistaken...this forest Sevious is in was once the location where an Elf colony was...I knew the Elves of that place...Elara protect them, I fear it has not gone well for them! We must find out what happenned to those Elves as well as saving Sevious!"

Boremier · Post by **Boremier** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 11:16 am

Boremier awakes on a misterious island.Ahhh my head ahhh how did I get here?He looks around for Guingalan but cannot see any sign of him or the raft.Guingalan! Guingalan where are you!?As he looks around for him he spots his own bag,beside it he finds his sword and his sheild,he sheath's his sword and put his sheild on his backDamn no food!All of a sudden Boremier hears rustling in the tree's.Hmm what was that?He then hears a strange noise....no not the tree's rustling but something else like laughter.Thats it show yourself!Boremier unseath's his sword and wait for whatever this thingis!

Sevious Helios · Post by **Sevious Helios** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 8:30 pm

Sevious opens his eyes in the night and looks up into the sky from where he sat up against the tree. The moons of the night sky shone light down through the clearing in which he was in. He had been sleeping for quite some time now. He climbed to his feet and hoisted his bag of supplies over his right shoulder. He also picked up his sword and attached it to his belt and rolled his neck around to put it back into place. The sound of the raging river filled the area in front of him. To his left the quiet sound of the waves hitting the shore filled the air. Slowly he started to walk with a bit of a limp towards the shore. He moved quietly through the forest so he would not be detected by any danger that could be around.

As he approached the shore he stopped moving. He peered through the spot in the trees in which he had stopped. Three figures stood in front of a boat that rested quietly on the side of the shore. One of the figures had a red skull painted on it's armor. Sevious took one last look at the one that was sniffing the air and went back into the forest with his sword drawn. "Yes....they are here to kill you. Heheh.", the voice said within his head. ".....I don't know what or who they are but I'm not taking any chances.....", Sevious responded back to the voice. As Sevious limped through the forest he tripped over a root of a tree and hit the forest ground causing some night owls to fly up from their perch into the sky. "...oh no....I might have given myself away...", he thought to himself.

He stumbled back onto his feet and started to run again. The moonlight shone down from the sky on him and through spots in the forest. Suddenly, something jumped forward at him and knocked Sevious to the ground. The hairy beast let out a growl as it raised it's sharp claw to jab into his chest.......

Boremier · Post by **Boremier** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 8:59 pm

Boremier steps closer towards the sounds coming from the tree's,as he gets closer he hears the growling of something,with his sword unseathed and his sheild held tightly in his hand he defencivly walks towards the growling,his heart starts to pump faster as he is afraid to look at what is there,he cuts back the branches with his sword and is astonished to find what is there.Sevious!!!

Boremier · Post by **Boremier** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 9:04 pm

Quickly Boremier sinks his sword into the creature back it lets out a shreik of pain,Boremier pulls out his sword but as he pulls it out the creature hits Boremier with the back of its hand knocking him into a nearby tree.Ahhh! I will slay you beast!!Boremier stands back up and holds up his sheild ready to fight.

Sevious Helios · Post by **Sevious Helios** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 10:55 pm

Sevious quickly climbs to his feet and pulls out his sword from it's spot on the belt. He quickly runs up behind the beast and jumps on it's back. The beast spins around with Sevious on his back and then tries to reach back and grab him. Sevious raises his sword up above the beast's head and rams the sword into it's shoulder. The monster quickly runs backwards with Sevious on it's back and runs him into a tree. Sevious grasps the monster tightly not letting go. The monster yells in pain as Sevious yanks his sword out and sticks it to it's neck. The monster curls it's hand into a fist and back hands Sevious in the face.

"It's one of those montres'.......", Sevious thinks to himself as he falls backwards onto the ground. Sevious quickly grasps the hilt of his sword with his hands and kicks back up to his feet. "Montres......heheh. They'll kill you, and fast!", the voice says from within his head. Sevious shakes his head and concentrates on the Montres as it snarles. Sevious runs up to the beast and slides under it and turns around as it comes up from it's back facing him. He quickly swings his sword and buries it into the montres' back. The montres turns around and then runs away. Sevious falls to his knees rubbing his back in pain. He quickly stands back up to his feet and looks at the stranger. "He looks familar....Yes?", the voice asked Sevious. Sevious shakes his head. "Who are you?", he asks the man in front of him as he walks up to him with his sword pointed towards his neck. "Tell me!", he says with his glowing blue eyes fixed on the strangers.

Boremier · Post by **Boremier** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 11:17 pm

Boremier looks at Sevious with worry in his eyes. Don't you remember me? I'm your friend Boremier I saved your life and you turn you sword to me! Boremier looks at Sevious again but this time anger because he saved his life but now threatens him. I just saved your life now I don't know whats happened to you but if I was an enemy would I have saved your life? Think Sevious we are good friends and you were the first person I told about what happened to my home kingdom please remember!

Sevious Helios · Post by **Sevious Helios** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 11:35 pm

Sevious tightens his grip on his sword. "yes...that's it. Kill him. hahah. Stab him like you did to the Montres. Slit his throat. Heheh. Do it now! You have no reason to trust him! Kill him!", the voice says to Sevious. "No...I don't know who he is.....wait...he looks familar.....but.....I don't ......I don't know.......", Sevious says to himself. Sevious looks up at the stranger. "Say your name.", Sevious commands the human to whom he holds his sword up to. "I don't recall.....anything about your kingdom......being destroyed.....", Sevious says to the other. Sevious slowly begins to lower his sword when something happens.

The montres came back, but this time with two others. "Oh.....why has the gods damned me.....", Sevious thought to himself as he spun around at the oncoming montres. "I don't know about you but if you want to live I suggest you help me.", Sevious said shouting to the other. Sevious picks up speed and starts to charge at the Montres'.....

Moathia · Post by **Moathia** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 11:39 pm

Moathia nods at all the goings on, seemingly in a world of her own, looking at the swords by her sides. She looks up to smile at Brendan, before going back to look at those two short swords again.

Boremier · Post by **Boremier** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 11:56 pm

Boremier follw's closely behind Sevious as they charge towards the montres. Die foul beasts! Boremier engages in battle alongside Sevious as they take on these evil foes!

Dunthor · Post by **Dunthor** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 12:00 am

Dunthor sees Boremier fighting and goes by his side to help him fight of the beast

Boremier · Post by **Boremier** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 12:03 am

Boremier spots Dunthor and asks him. Dunthor what are you doing on this island should'nt you be on trollsbane or did you follow me and Guingalan?

Dunthor · Post by **Dunthor** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 12:04 am

He he he I followed you but I stayed far away out of your eye sight.

Boremier · Post by **Boremier** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 12:05 am

My dear Dunthor you are quite crafty are'nt you. anyway lets help Sevious slay these beasts! Boremier starts to attack the montres again.

Dunthor · Post by **Dunthor** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 12:07 am

Dunthor shrugs and takes out his war axe and jumps in with Boremier

veralion · Post by **veralion** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 6:56 pm

The head figures quickly shifts his line of veiw. He smells blood and heard the clashing of weapons. He calls for the other other two figures on the boat and they rush into the skirmish in the thicket. The sun is begining to rise, and all of their identities are revield. It is a party of orcs. The leading figure stops and makes a sharp look into the woods, noticeing the people....

Could it finally be?.... HELIOS!! BOREMIER!!!
He turns to the other orcs..
Attack!!!! We must help!
The entire party heads in full into the attack. The leading orc looks quickly at Helios with his blood red eyes and continues to charge to get there as fast as he can to fight...

Sevious Helios · Post by **Sevious Helios** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 6:58 pm

Sevious raises his sword as he bends at the knees and then jumps up into the air at one of the Montres'. The other two run out past him to face the dwarf and human behind Sevious. Sevious comes down landing right in front of the Montres with his blade being held up by the Montres. Sevious presses down hard on the Montres' hands but to no avail. Soon the montres shoves the blade of the sword to the side and head butts Sevious. Sevious flies back towards the ground and stares horrified as the montres comes running at him with it's sharp claws. It's brown fur flies in the wind as it charges at Sevious. Sevious quickly rolls out of the way of the Montres and kicks back up to his feet.

The montres sticks it's left foot out in front of itself and slides on the dirt. It then turns around and runs at Sevious again. Sevious runs towards the montres with his sword to his left side ready to slash at the montres. Blood flies through the air and Sevious bends down on his knees. The montres stops taking in heavy breaths. Sevious grasps his wound on his chest from the claws of the Montres. The montres screams in pain as blood dripped down it's fur from Sevious' sword. Soon it turned back around and stared at Sevious with angered eyes. "Ishe wilesh kileh youshe", the Montres roared through the silent night. Sevious looks back at the montres and shakes his head. "It will kill you. Heh. You're dead Sevious. This time you won't escape. The human and dwarf will soon die too.", the voice within his head darkly said. The Montres enraged with fury picks up speed and charges at Sevious again with both arms to it's side....

veralion · Post by **veralion** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 7:09 pm

The orc separates from the other charging orcs and runs up the side of a tree. With his sword drawn, he jumps down with all momentum and slashes at the charging Mortres'es head.

Sevious Helios · Post by **Sevious Helios** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 7:09 pm

Suddenly the montres charging at Sevious, dodges the orcs attack, and jumps high up into the air into the tree tops. Up in the trees it let out a loud cry into the surrounding forest. Soon the ground below began to shake and Sevious fell backwards. He looked around him to see what was coming. He spotted the human and dwarf fighting off the other two montres and three....orcs came running in. "....Sevious....heheh.....the human, dwarf, and orcs all want you dead....Get up to your feet and fight them all.", the voice within his head said. Sevious moved his glowing blue eyes to the leading orc. "He looks familar...", Sevious said to himself. "He is....he wanted to kill you....he's a bounty hunter....when he heard you was here he came with two others to kill you and claim their bounty.", the voice said. "What!?......I'm a criminal!? It can't be....", Sevious thought back. As Sevious started to sweat he climbed back to his feet.

About 10 montres hopped out of the trees and bushes to where the battle was taking place. Sevious gripped his sword and looked up at the one in the tree. It looked back down at him and moved quickly to the trunk and jumped down to the ground. The 8 foot tall monster looked at him angrily. "Yoush allie willye dies", it said through it's teeth at Sevious. Sevious glared at the montres and then grips his sword. "I'm ready", he says to the montres. It snarled and started to charge at Sevious. The others that had come through the trees and bushes charge at the orcs, the human and dwarf, and two of them comes towards Sevious....

Morgaine Le Fay · Post by **Morgaine Le Fay** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 7:11 pm

Morgaine Le Fay walks up and down, waiting for something to happen. She then turns to Elaralith adressing her in an impatient manner "It is not time to talk and have a coup of tea with Brendan. Where are the eagles? Isn´t it time to leave this place?". She knew that she should not react like this, but could not help herself - twas a new experience - impatience - she never felt like this before.