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Post by Durriac on Jan 9, 2006 16:34:43 GMT -5
OOC: Umm...There actually is no real palace, per se. There's a council room, but that's inside the walls of the fortress and isn't particularly lavish in appearance. FYI.
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Post by Ffasma Doomsday on Jan 9, 2006 17:09:31 GMT -5
*Ffasma gives a single blink and then her head snaps towards Legolas. Her eyes are wide in fear and panic, and and her whole body is covered in a cold sweat. However, she stands riveted, trying not to look at the flames and trying to ignore the snarling fear that seemed to have settled all over her body. The inside of the building was extraordinarly hot, but Ffasma felt as though she were being smothered by an icy cloak. Most of Legolas's urgent call flowed around her, meaningless murmurings. However, she did catch one thing...*
It's only a little fire...
*Ffasma started sweating even more and she let out a high-pitched whimper. Her voice suddenly came back to her as she began screeching hysterically at Legolas.* LITTLE FIRE?! LITTLE FIRE?! ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?! WE'RE GOING TO DIE HERE! *Ffasma began cursing furiously, kneeding at the hem of her cloak and giving occasional insane cackles. However, despite her sudden loss of logic, a memory bursts through the stranglehold of fear. A very unpleasant memory.*
I'll make sure I kill you myself-BURN you to death! And you'll be terrified...you know why? 'Cause you're a weak little ferretmaid and a weak Chief...
*Suddenly, a second wind rockets through Ffasma and the ferret turns on her heel, her eyes still wide, but her shaking somewhat subdued.*
W-we've got to get out of here...you are right. B-b-but where's the...e-exit? *The doorway is slowly being approached by flames, but Ffasma glances at it hopefully. She glances at Legolas, asking a silent question: Can we make it? All of a sudden, a large chunk of wood drops from above. Ffasma jumps and then shakes herself.*
We better make it. *The ferret readies herself, preparing to possibly suicidal run. Another slab of firey wood falls from the ceiling and Ffasma shoots one more look at Legolas, waiting for her.*
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Post by Legolas Greenleaf on Jan 9, 2006 17:22:44 GMT -5
*Legolas had been standing silently, watching Ffasma as she went through her flashbacks. She wondered if she should do something, but decided she best leave hear alone. She glanced worriedly at the fire as it got closer, and wondered what was wrong with Fffasma. Suddenly Fffasma started screeching at her. She jumped in surprise*
LITTLE FIRE?! LITTLE FIRE?! ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?! WE'RE GOING TO DIE HERE! *followed by cursing and muttering. Legolas stood stock still, afraid of upsetting her more. She winced as Ffasma opened her mouth again, but this time it was different*
W-we've got to get out of here...you are right. B-b-but where's the...e-exit?
*Legolas pointed at the door* If we jump through the flames we should be able to make it. Don't worry, if we go fast enough you won't feel a thing. Ready? On three. One, two, THREE!
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Post by Ffasma Doomsday on Jan 9, 2006 17:44:55 GMT -5
*At Legolas's call of "three", Ffasma gathered up her courage and bolted towards the door. Legolas was wrong however...she did feel something. A lot of something. A white-hot pain covered her, as though someone had stuck her full of burning needles. She did not dare open her eyes, for fear of having her eyeballs burnt out of her skull. The world seemed to stop turning, time seemed to inch by. Why wouldn't the hot pain stop? Ffasma was about to let out another scream, when, suddenly, ice cold air hit her body. The feeling of pins and needles rocketed up her spine, but Ffasma just stood there, breathing heavily. Whirling around, she found the bottom of her cloak on fire and hastily stamped it out. She was sweating more than ever and shaking like an earthquake, but other than that she made no movements. Ffasma swayed back and forth, in utter shock at what had just happened. Surely it didn't? Surely that was just a little dream...a little hallucination?
Slowly, the ferret rotated her head, her eyes adjusting to the darkness. Legolas...Legolas had been there too, hadn't she? Where was she. Stiffly and slowly, Ffasma began to walk, wincing a little at her singed legs.* Leg-*Midway through her call, Ffasma begins hacking wildly. The memory of the invasion rams into her like a staff to the stomach. She hasitly tries to muffle her coughs, not wanting to attract attention. Spitting, she calls out softly again.* Legolas...where are you?
*Ffasma glances at the town, which is still on fire. And they STILL didn't know what to do.* Come on...we must find Dirk or Durriac or SOMEONE who knows what to do. We can't stay in this ravenged town. Maybe we should try the gardens or something...they might be hiding out there...*She takes a deep breath of cool night air.* If you have...any...suggestions of anything- *Another cough.* that would be good. *As these words leave her mouth, her mind slowly begins to get back in its normal pattern. There was an invasion. The invaders burned the town. Legolas and her got caught in a fiery building. They didn't know where to go and were looking for someone. They STILL didn't know where to go...*
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Post by sabac on Jan 9, 2006 18:39:06 GMT -5
Sabac had followed behind the two after a few moments. he tapped the two on the shoulder and pointed off towards the town, visible by the flames that had lit the night sky. he didnt like the way it was so bright. "hurry in and out. the town is going up way to fast. they might come here to regroup, so we gotta get what we can and get outta here quick." he looked up at the walls and watched a guard go by, only to fall over, peirced, and faceplant near them. he motioned for them to get to the wall tops and into the fortress.
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Post by Legolas Greenleaf on Jan 9, 2006 18:39:15 GMT -5
*Legolas made a huge leap through the flames and made it, though the edge of her long cloak was slightly singed. She turned to congradulate Ffasma, only to find her still in shock. Afraid that another verbal attack was coming, she slipped into the shadows to see what would happen. Ffasma opened her eyes and started to walk. Legolas decided not to reveal herself quite yet. Ffasma started to call her and then started coughing. Legolas stepped out behind Ffasma to hear her say*
Come on...we must find Dirk or Durriac or SOMEONE who knows what to do. We can't stay in this ravenged town. Maybe we should try the gardens or something...they might be hiding out there...If you have...any...suggestions of anything that would be good.
*Legolas took a deep breath and tapped Ffasma on the shoulder* It's me Ffasma! Legolas! I was afraid you would scream at me again so I hid... are you ok now?
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Post by Ketzal Brazeglare on Jan 9, 2006 19:11:35 GMT -5
The stoat Ketzal Brazeglare padded swiftly down one of the quieter streets, several unlit torches stowed beneath his hooded cloak. Normally a Tattterackian land patrol member, he'd snuck on board the ship in hopes of some action... and as he heard of plans for a raid, he realized that his wish had been granted.
Stopping for a short breather, Ketzal noticed the glow of flames not more than a quarter mile off, where his mates were setting fire to parts of the Marketplace. He chuckled and reached into his cloak for a flint. The stoat used it to light a torch, which he promptly hurled through the window of the nearest building. Turning, he headed up a different street, sticking to the shadows. Fire would indeed be hard to combat if it was not confined to a single location...
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Post by Ffasma Doomsday on Jan 9, 2006 19:50:11 GMT -5
*Ffasma's face grimaces...or smiles...and she breathes a sigh of relief. But her insides are still squirming. Where was she to go? Motioning to Legolas, she makes her way through the shadows again, her desperation upped a notch. Not speaking, the ferret hastily makes her way down the road.* OOC: My apologies for such a short post...I'll make the next one longer.
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"I shall never fall to vermin as long as I breathe!!" -Unwythe
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Post by Unwythe on Jan 9, 2006 20:05:16 GMT -5
*Unwythe cast a glance about, and noticed the fire was really kicking off. This was insane, and ever more insane was no beast was around now. He had heard no other voices, except for the occasional vermin shout or order. Unwythe dodged behind a building as a burning piece of wood was flung down the street by a vermin crew. Curious as to what they were doing, Unwythe peeked around the building he was hiding behind and listened in on the vermin.* Quick like ye lilly livered soft brained ijjits!! 'urry Snot-for-brains! *Unwythe looked at what was flung and realised it wasn't a board, it was part of a door. On it, "Blacksmith Shop" was engraved. So they were getting the forts weapon making supplies, eh? Unwythe bared is his fangs in a smile that made him look positively evil, and crouched down as a vermin stoat walked by,*
* A pair of huge paws clamped around the stoats mouth and throat, as the stoat's footpaws were lifted clear from the ground. Unwythe picked the stoat down and slammed the stoat down on the rough clay ground. Only a slight thud was heard, just to make sure the stoat was down for the count Unwythe alled his left paw up and slammed it into the stoats temple a good few times, and the stoats body went limp. Unwythe stood up and made his way forward. Unfortunately the stoats head was extremely hard, and the stoat stood up and shouted aloud,* BADGER!! 'ELP!! 'Tis an Ambush Mateys!! 'ELP!! OOOOF! *Unwythe had run forward and connected his right paw with the vermin stoats nose, Unwythe then lifted his sword and slashed diagonally downwards. Bloodsprayed the walls and the vermin stoat fell to the ground, on his way to the gates of the Dark Forest.*
*Unwythe tried to dodge behind a nearby building, btu it was too late, a nasty looked crude spear flew by him, Unwythe barely avoided it connecting with his skull, just by pure luck Unwythe whiped his forehead and noticed the spear grazed his just barely. Unwythe heaved a large sigh, and rounded the corner, the nearest vermin to him was obviously the runner of the pack, but seeing Unwythe was ready for a fight, and was in fact a badger. He tried to skid to a stop but Unwythe kicked out with his huge right footpaw and knocked the ferret down. Unwythe put his sword point down and slayed the ferret, but as Unwythe looked up an arrow streaked out an stuck into his shoulder. Unwythe's deep voice echoed in the bunched buildings as he shouted aloud with surprised agony. Pulling it free with fangs he bit down and snapped it in two. But not missing a beat two more arrows streaked out, one missed but the other found its target, right into Unwythe's leg. Unwythe didn't bother trying to take the arrow out, instead he bolted forward trying to get near the archers. But he skidded to a halt and jumped out of the way as a Rat kneeled down with his javelin pointed outwards, if Unwythe hadn't have had the mind to stop and move, the javelin would have stuck directly into his chest, Unwythe threw his arm down and snapped the Javelin in two, and swung the same arm forward and clotheslined the rat, stomping down with the footpaw he moved forwards toward the small crowd of vermin, and, the archers...
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Post by Ketzal Brazeglare on Jan 9, 2006 21:01:32 GMT -5
Ketzal turned at another intersection and reached inside his cloak for another torch. Here would be another good place t'start a little campfire... he thought to himself with a bit of a snigger. But as he began to go for his flint, the stoat stopped. He read the sign before him with a little difficulty:
"Jewl... Jewellllry.... Jewelry Shop..."
Ketz chuckled again. What luck! After all, a raid was about plundering just as much as it was about burning and wrecking...
The shop was (as far as he could tell) closed and empty for the night. Using his torch as a club, Ketzal smashed his way inside and began tucking trinkets into a cloth sack he found on a shelf. Such a lucky stoat he was! He eyed a black pearl necklace with admiration, then dropped it into his bag.
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Post by sabac on Jan 9, 2006 22:01:43 GMT -5
(ooc: ffasma, you might want to edit your post. im with jadak and adrean.)
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Post by Aranel Aearon on Jan 9, 2006 22:28:43 GMT -5
((Hey, Unwythe, I'm talking to you! Silly badger...))
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Post by Typhoon on Jan 9, 2006 22:44:53 GMT -5
Typhoon glared at the frightened bowbeast who had shot their own soldier. It was plain to see that the badger was not happy. What was probably the first casualty of the night had been caused by their own side. Also, he was tired, and beginning to get a bad headache. He ordered the town sentries to join the Terranyth just beyond the gate, and ran into the main building to find Dirk or Durriac.
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Post by Jadak the Fang on Jan 10, 2006 2:26:13 GMT -5
**Jadak grimaced, on second thought, this palace didn't look so inviting. It was guarded, though not by much, there was still much risk. Ah, risk, Jadak grinned to himself, he lived for it.**
"Hurry in and out. the town is going up way to fast. They might come here to regroup, so we gotta get what we can and get outta here quick."
**Nodding to Sabac, he ran quickly and stealthily to the stone stairs leading up to the wall tops. Pressing himself against the wall, he moved slowly up the steps, now drawing ever so gently one saber from its sheath on his back.**
**Once the wolf had reached the top, he looked around, checking for guards. Luckily no guards had been posted yet on the north wall. Spotting a door Jadak signalled Sabac and made for it. Entering it ever so quietly he found himself in a dimly lit hallwall.**
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Post by Typhoon on Jan 10, 2006 5:52:46 GMT -5
Typhoon strode through the dimly lit ground floor hallway of the main building. Most of the torches had been taken to light up the outer wall, and the occupants of the rooms were outside manning the walls and patrolling the grounds. At the end of the hallway was the small north side door and the stairway to the upper floors, where Dirk's room was located.
As Typhoon's eyes got used to the light, he could faintly see the outline of somebeast opening the north side door and slipping into the building. The badger drew his sword and ran forward, shouting a challenge at the unknown intruder in his gruffest voice.
"Halt! Who goes there, friend or foe?"
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Post by Legolas Greenleaf on Jan 10, 2006 7:24:30 GMT -5
*Legolas walks alongside Ffasma. She knew the Ffasma was calmer now, and finally worked up the courage to ask her what that was all about* Hey, Ffasma, I know most people don't like fire, but it seems like you've had a really bad experience with it. Would you like to tell me about it?
*She didn't expect an answer, most people wouldn't talk about things like that. Besides, now, in the middle of a battle, was not the time to discuss her friend's emotional past. She waited to see if Ffasma would speak anyhow, just in case it could somehow help.*
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Post by the lazy Sabac on Jan 10, 2006 8:39:16 GMT -5
(OOC: i guess i need to make this clearer I AM WITH FORT TATTERACK IN THIS BATTLE. which would make me your enemy. please correct your posts.)
Sabac let a smirk cross his face as he followed as quietly as he could. he had a little trouble with the walls, but made it without any delay. he glanced at adrean and continued on. he stopped at the door, watching the walls as Jadak went in. he drew his rapier and turned to go in as Adrean would approach. "Halt! Who goes there, friend or foe?" well, this is gonna be fun. say your friend Jadak, come on, say it... Sabac thought, sliding inside as he did so.
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Post by adrean on Jan 10, 2006 12:33:51 GMT -5
*Adrean follows beside Sabac, swingin abit wide to cover their flank better, the two swordsmen he brought with him following. He hears the shouted chalange, the deep rumbleing bass of a very large beast, probably a badger... He makes a fist in the air for some unexplicable reason. He sticks to the shadows, hopeing for a good fight with a badger. It was probobly going to be Jadak's fight, by rights, or maybe they'd all join in, but he had always wanted to test his skills against a badger. He sees Sabac's smirk and can see the two shadows creaping up the stairs as he glances around himself. He smiles to himself and nods to Sabac in excitment.* ~ *Elsewhere, a beast slips through the forest and to the town, observing the slow migration back twords the castle. On his journey back to the castle, where he came from, he comes across a few beasts that are actually in his way. The first one, a fox, he mearly sneaks up on and stabs him in the kidney from behind, guiding his way to the ground as he falls, completeing the silent kill. The second beast he comes upon, a ferret this time, is patroling, so he silently climbs a tree and waits a minute or so until the ferret is directly underneath the branch the scout/assassin was perched on. He drops a loop of fine wire over his head, yanking on the two handles on either end, nearly decapitating the beast. with this he drops from the tree and begins to move as quickly and silently as possible back twords the castle to his master.*
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Post by Ffasma Doomsday on Jan 10, 2006 19:15:20 GMT -5
*Ffasma stops and turns to Legolas, heaving a sigh.* I will tell you when we are on safer ground. I have had bad experiences...but I don't want the enemy hearing about that. *Her eyes shoot from side to side, as though checking to see if there are any enemies lurking around the corner. Adjusting her cloak, she continues walking through the shadows. She stops, however, when she hears a noise in a nearby shop. Holding up a paw to stop Legolas, she peers into the doorway. There stands a stoat who looks as though he is having a grand old time looting the place. Ffasma's features harden and she glances at Legolas. Turning to the otter, she whispers...*
There's someone in there...and they're not on our side. On the count of three, we run and and ambush them, ok?
*Ffasma awaits Legolas's response eagerly, not wanting to waste any more time and let this beast get away. Afraid her sword might give away their position if she takes it out, the ferret instead readies herself in a defensive position. She'd be using her paws for this fight.*
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Unwythe
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Post by Unwythe on Jan 10, 2006 19:46:55 GMT -5
((OOC: *whistles in a bored manner..* Can someone respond to Unwythe? Like i dont even care if you try to sneak attack him...a beast only gets so much excitement out of fighting NPC's...
oops sorry Aranel Aearon i thought you were talking to Typhoon, can you just act like Unwythe didn't hear your call and take it from there?..))
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