Herald

Realm War [The Second Repelling]

Not for the first time in his life, Vaerun was dragged out into the street by a heavy and crudely wrought set of manacles that bound his wrists together. This time though, he had the added displeasure of an additional chain linking the manacles to a thick collar that had been secured around his neck that was just a few hand lenghts short, forcing him to either keep his head down or hold his arms up. Evidently the guardsmen believed he was either a major threat, or they just enjoyed the sight of him struggling underneath the weight of so much metal.

"You know gentlemen, the rumors about my massive size and great strength really only apply to one part-"

A gauntleted fist slammed into the side of his face, practically knocking Vaerun to the ground. He coughed and spat blood from his mouth, turning a cold, bloody smile on the man who had hit him.

"Oh this is going to be such a fun adventure, isn't it friend?," Vaerun said, standing back up. "Was it your sister or your wife who told you those stories?"

The man raised his fist again, but a harsh bark from the sergeant stayed his hand. "Don't be an idiot, he's just baiting you into killing him so he won't be tortured to death like the scum he is," the sergeant chided, then turned to beckon over another guardsman, "Thomas, you're on prisoner watch. Damon, go take point and cool off."

As the guards went to their new assignments, Vaerun chuckled, directing his attention at the sergeant. "Damn, and I had him right where I wanted him too. Guess I'll have to start all over again with this guy huh?"

Vaerun turned his head as much as he could to look at the guard beside him. The man was young, perhaps only two decades old, but was clearly used to following orders to the letter. He didnt even give Vaerun a single look as they continued to trudge on through the streets of Providence. As they passed from the slums of the city into the more middle class areas, the change was nothing short of dramatic. Poorly constructed and worse-maintained single story shacks were replaced by tall but narrow houses, many with chimneys that were already belching smoke as lunchtime rolled by. Vaeruns stomach growled, an odd sensation when mixed with the constant flares of pain from his jaw. He made a mental note to avoid being struck by metal clad fists in the future.

"Have you heard the good word about our lord and savior, the great flying invisible sea serpent?"

Locked as One (Herald & Raven)

Trying to think of a way to do the witch encounter. Any ideas?

Locked as One (Herald & Raven)

Khaylan chuckled as the song came to a close, though underneath the false mirth, he was beginning to seethe. The twist was an admirable move, defying his intent while obeying his request. Had it come from another noble-born, he might have simply tipped his hat or been amused by the gesture. Coming from a peasant, he found it nothing less than insulting. Especially coming from this particular peasant. Beside him, his brother knights laughed as well, but an icy look from Khaylan silenced both of them.

There would be rumors around the tavern pits tonight about this encounter, and he would be damned before he let himself be outmanuevered by this girl. He matched her smile with one of his own.

"Have we entertained my lord?"

"Indeed you have. A fitting tribute to an old tragedy," Khaylan said, reaching into a pocket on his vest, "it is always a pleasure to know that we are protecting such a treasure as yourself." After counting out a handful of coins, he held them out towards Miranda, waiting for her to approach him as a reminder who was noble and who was peasant. After a moment passed, he wondered if she would slip up enough to refuse his money.

Locked as One (Herald & Raven)

Nicely done on the post.

Realm War [The Second Repelling]

I ask because I'd intended to make my char largely non magical. However that does bring up the awkward situation of getting automatically caught in a firestorm of death or some such.

Hmmm... well my char doesn't have anywhere else to go save the dungeon right now but I think I can cobble something together. After all he's not in the dungeon yet.

Edit-------

Also, plus 1 point to me for first post on second page. *dance of victory*

Realm War [The Second Repelling]

Hmmm... interesting.

Any rules on counter spells? Anti-magic?

Great post BTW, caught me off guard

Realm War [The Second Repelling]

Hmmm... interesting.

Any rules on counter spells? Anti-magic?

Great post BTW, caught me off guard

Locked as One (Herald & Raven)

Khaylan flashed a frown at Miranda's icy tone, the look of displeasure gone almost as quickly as it arrived. As defiant as ever, he thought to himself, I offer to double her coin for the day and she acts as though I am the devil himself come to steal her firstborn. I should teach her a lesson...

Khaylan spent a few moments thinking about what tale would serve the best, pretending to be growing bored with the situation. After letting the question hang in the air for a while, he snapped his fingers dramatically, turning one of his best smiles to Miranda. "Ah, I believe I know just the one, since there seems to be an arthurian mood in the air..."

A story about a woman's folly that ruined two men, and destroyed a kingdom...

"I'll have the story of the fair lady Guinevere, and her seduction of the noble knight Lancelot," Khaylan said, then turned to look at one of his companions. "And you sir, perhaps you would care to play the noble knight himself?"

His fellow knight grinned, leaning over and whispering in a voice that almost certainly carried towards Miranda, "While I would enjoy doing more than some acting with that one, I must decline. Let the girl entertain us, if it please my lord."

Khaylan chuckled, continuing to give Miranda a smile that was dead of any warmth. He had to give her credit, she had already seemed to pick up on the game and was playing it well.

Realm War [The Second Repelling]

Spiffy map

Realm War [The Second Repelling]

Alchemistic said
It was fantastic, I love the last line. "Please. Resist if you dare." Like a medieval duke nukem line.Also .. ""No, you look like a dog got drunk and mated with one of the ugliest crabs in existence," I damn near pissed myself. Great post ^ ^ Looking forward to this one so far.

Thank you. I tried.

*takes a bow*