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Post by tharris on May 8, 2006 22:02:59 GMT -5
*Tharris was still running towards where the bright light was he could see the campfire in the distance and began moving quickly and quietly through the woods towards it he saw 3 figures in the clearing just silouttes still too far away to make much out other than that one of them had a glowing staff and spiked hair.*
"I only know of one person who frequents this area with a staff like that..." He thought "and there's only one reason he would use it like that... Danger!"
*Tharris picked up his speed maintaing his stealth he was still several hundred yards away and formualted a plan of approach to provide him an advantage if needed*
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Post by joethedragon on May 8, 2006 22:34:35 GMT -5
Joe looked at the stranger a bit perplexed. What kind of man is invited to join a party and threatens to kill them with little provocation? As the sranger, Cesario he said his name was, turned to whistle for his steed, Joe pondered a quick bolt of electricity to his back. But he wouldn't act that rashly just yet. But he did lean in towards Safarah and whisper, "I don't trust him. He just met us and threatens to kill us when we offer hospitality? And how could he think we were orcs? Surely he can tell the difference of their noise, even at a distance. If he does try to make good on his threat, run, I'll take care of him." And to be sure he was on his ready, Joe jammed his staff into the ground so that his hands were free to fight with, and grab his sword if need be.
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Post by safarah on May 9, 2006 7:00:02 GMT -5
Saf felt an uneasy feeling in the pitt of her stomach... not to mention she still knew this stranger was not the remedy to the feeling she had that they were not the only ones around. She saw joe tense up and take a defensive stance as the stranger approached with his steed, and a beautiful one at that.
"Now joe, dont act so hastilly, we dont know his story, he is walking into a unfair suitation of two against one, and how do we know his travels were not tainted by bad luck and expierances. If it was me, I would be very defensive also. Look how I approached you."
With that being said, Safarah looked over to balfor to make sure he was still safe and sleeping. It amazed her how the little booger could sleep so soundly through the comotion. It made her more desperate to get him to draco and give him as close to normal life as possible.
As she grabbed a mug for the coffee, safarah nodded her head to the stranger and formally introduced herself...
"Here ya go stranger" as she handed the cup to him "This will warm your bones. What a beautiful animal you accompany." Safarah reached over and carressed the large beast."I appologize, I have not introduced myself or my friend here. My name is safarah of Bloodfin, and this is Joethedragon from Titan....Please have a seat, and relax. There is no threat here, but I obviously sence you are not very trusting. Please tell us of your journeys and travels, and what brings you to these woods."
Safarah looked at joe and smiled, hopefully to ease his tense nature. She brushed back her long dark hair from her face as she leaned down to throw another fog onto the crackling fire. As she stood up she looked around and tried to see something without any success. She still had that feeling in the pitt of her stomach. This was going to be a rough night. They were not alone, not alone at all.
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Post by Cesario on May 9, 2006 14:07:49 GMT -5
Cesario picked up his second longsword sword, the one he had tied on the straps of Vetivers saddle earlier that night and walked over to the campfire, taking a seat on a rough, termite-eaten log opposite of the two strangers. The woman, still caressing Vetiver, handed him a cup of coffee but Cesario merely turned down her offer with a slight hand gesture, instead pulling out a waterskin from under the folds of his cloak. He looked up to watch his horse responding kindly to the woman, even gently brushing her head against her hand. He glanced at her companion, Joe, who was still glaring at him. He chuckled under his breath and leaned back on a nearby tree trunk, feeling the warmth of the fire on his cheeks. The horse shared the same distrust for strangers as Cesario did but here she was, completly at ease in the hands of a complete stranger. He fastened his cloak and sat up straight. "I'm sorry, but I have nothing of interest to tell. Me and Vetiver are merely wanderers and we happen to be passing by these woods on our travels".
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Post by tharris on May 9, 2006 16:21:34 GMT -5
*crouched on a low branch of a tree just outside the light... Tharris, seeing the situation seemed to have difused itself without his assistance, unknocked his arrow and put it back in his quiver besides he only had a small supply and what he had needed to be used for hunting. Quickly assessing the scene before him, He saw that the stranger had sat down and semi lowered his guard, Sefarah seemed at ease if not still a bit nervous probably sensing his presence and not being able to see him made her uneasy and Joe... Well Joe seemed realatively unharmed aside from his pride. Tharris chuckled to himself Joe hadn't been in this world long he was with him sortly after his rather abrupt entry and he still hadnt quite figured at that he wasn't the biggest baddest guy in the land although the confidence he carried with him was oddly contagious. Tharris Slung his bow over his shoulder and hopped down from the branch and withdrew from his hood so his face was clearly visible then he walked in to the clearing...*
"Joe! what are you doing this far off the beaten path? Although with the company you keep..." He gestured towards Sefarah, "I can't say that i blame you."
*With that he walked forward to formally greet Sefarh of Bloodfin, and his fellow clansman Joe. Then with the formalities between them out of the way he turned to the stranger and introduced himself.*
"Greetings Sir, I'm Tharris of Titan former Armory High Council Currently just an Advisor to the High Council. And you would be?"
*Tharris calmly waited for a reply from the man who seemed to be just lounging drinking from his waterskin, mostly likely just resting his weary bones after a hard days journey Tharris was patient in waiting for his reply.*
~tharris
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Post by joethedragon on May 10, 2006 0:40:53 GMT -5
Joe held his cup of coffee and swallowed th bitter liquid down with a grimace. Ugh. He hated coffee. Still though, he would be polite and drink it when offered, unlike this rude stranger. Joe glared at him through the steam, hoping that the darkness would conceal some of his contempt. Sigh... He wouldn't kill the stranger, yet, but he would stick around to protect Saf, just in case he truly was a threat. Before he could get another thought in though he suddenly saw a familiar face on the far side of the clearing...."Tharris!"... "What am I doing here? I travel this way all the time, wandering in my meditation, but what brings you all the way out here?" With yet another friend here, Joe relaxed a bit more. Though he still watched Cesario just in case. Now he had two friends he might need to protect.
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Post by safarah on May 10, 2006 14:22:12 GMT -5
Safarah heard a familiar voice, one she had not expected, but was more than happy to encounter the friend. Before she could say anything, she saw Joe and Tharris greet and act like giddy school children. She couldnt help but to snicker under her breath at them... "big tough men huh?".. She looked at the horse she was caressing and gave it a gentle kiss in the middle of the head right above the eyes, then spoke.."you have no idea how lucky you are to be a horse." The marvelous beast gave her a playful nudge as she tried to walk away... She had turned to Cesario...
"It appears that I have a new friend..sometimes i tend to like animals better anyways.. Would you like some food or something?"
She awaited his response, but when she didnt get one, she turned to look and saw that he was concentrating on the two other guys having a laugh. Safarah could have been mistaken, but she thought she had seen a smile come to Cesarios face. Perhaps an introduction was in order...
"Tharris baby....what brings you out here.... I'd offer you some coffee, but I'm afraid my supply has dwindled... well I suppose it's better that I dont drink more, as I do need to sleep at some point this evening, I have a long day of travel ahead of me."
She had walked over to the fur she had layed out, and sat upright upon it, feeling the softness of the pelt on her skin. She leaned over to make sure balfor was content, and sat listening to the conversation between the boys. Something still didnt feel quite right, so she felt the need to keep balfor very close to her....Very close...
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Post by yunggun on May 12, 2006 18:11:10 GMT -5
(i hope you dont mind, but your about to get a new person)
Yung Gun was hurt real bad. He was just in a major battle and needed rest, but couldnt find a safe place. Keeping human form used up too much strength, so he transformed into a wolf.
*I cant go much further, i need to rest*
Yung Gun limped and saw the camp. He did not care if these people would attack him because Yung Gun was bound to die either way. As he limped into the camp, he looked into Safarah's eyes and gave a whimper. He suddenly feel on the floor with blood coming from his all over his body and his body was covered with bruises and scars
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Post by Cesario on May 12, 2006 19:08:16 GMT -5
Cesario placed his waterskin beside him and leaned back on a nearby tree trunk. With his hands folded behind his head, he started to assume meditation when the stranger arrived at the camp. He opened his eyes and took a look at the visitor. The man was draped in a forest green cloak and was in the middle of greeting Safarah and Joe. He closed his eyes again and resumed what he was doing, not caring in the least who the stranger was or how he was related to the two. To his displeasure, the stranger addressed Cesario and introduced himself. He slowly opened his eyes again and glanced at the cloak visitor, the same cold look on his face. He was now standing a few feet in front of him. Titan high council huh? he said to himself. Cesario had mixed feelings about military men. A degree of respect but also a grudging dislike. "Hmph....If you simply must know.....I am Cesario". He closed his eyes again and returned to his leaning position.
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Post by joethedragon on May 13, 2006 17:38:17 GMT -5
What an arrogant... Joe was thinking to himself as Cesario responded to Tharris. Then he saw the wolf limp into the clearing and instantly rose. A single wolf? He scammed the perimiter before moving closer and saw how badly it was hurt. WHat's more, that, look in its eye. He spoke to it in a language only it would understand, speaking directly into its spirit. "If you are friendly, I will help you." He waited the wolf's response, trying to focus on the healing spell he may have to use.
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Post by safarah on May 14, 2006 0:53:37 GMT -5
Safarah was a bit perplexed by the stranger and joe butting heads... Perhaps she thought they are one and the same in personality. As she analyzed the suitation, her heart sank when she saw joe rush over to a wolf, near death. She instantly wanted to cry, and rushed over to its side... he was wounded.. badly...The whimper and look in his eyes called to her. She needed to heal him.
A poultice, and potion, and a few strengthening powders, I cannot let this wolf die.. I will not let him die. His spirt called to her, and she knew she had to save him.
She grabbed her staff, and the various herbs, and powders needed to save the beast. As she leaned over again a tear fell from her eyes as she worked dilligantly to clean and cover his wounds. This would take her all nite, but for some reason, she didnt care. After she had finished tending to the main injuries, she poured some water into her hand and let the beast lick the water from it. His attempts were almost feeble, but it was an attempt, in which it showed hope.
"Joe, Tharris, Cesario, I need your help.. I know to you he may just be an animal, but this animal needs me, I cant answer why but I just know for some reason he does, and for that he needs to be saved. I need a constant supply of water, along with warmth and food. I dont care who does what, but just do it. First I need one or two of you to help me gently move him closer to the fire and onto my pelt."
She saw the men nod in agreance and work the details out on their own. As she looked down she spoke under her breath...
"I wont let you die...."
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Post by yunggun on May 14, 2006 15:11:52 GMT -5
(i jus wanna let yall kno that ** means my thought and " " is what im accually sayin, thx)
*i need to warn them*
Yung Gun tried to talk, but all that came from his mouth was a low growl. He tried to get up, but his legs wouldnt allow him. He tried to transform back into a human, but his body was exahuasted.
With all his strength the wolf managed to say, "Run......"
He then passed out and layed motionless
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Post by TJE3 on May 14, 2006 16:12:18 GMT -5
(heh now with Yung's posts...im debating being evil again...but I Better not so here comes some fun in the sun lol)
A very small bird would fly down from the forest tops into the small camp. Seeming to not be shy with people, it would land on Saf's shoulder. The bird's wings moving so fast that they couldn't be seen, The humming bird would then move slowly up the neck and rest in the crook where the neck gave way to the collar bones and shoulders.
"Safarah..."
Would seem to be whispered so low that if Saf heard it, it would seem like she was just over tired.
"Safarah...the wolf said you need to run."
The bird would fly up onto the top of Saf's head and just sit there waiting to see if she would follow the Wolf's warning. As it sat there, a wing would point out towards the wolf. If they did not act quickly, they would all die.
"The wolf will be taken care of...I will take care of him for you."
The bodyless voice would say to Safarah before going silent again.
(if you see anything wrong let me know...kinda drank a tad before writing lol)
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Post by joethedragon on May 14, 2006 17:03:43 GMT -5
Seeing how desperate Saf was to heal this wolf, and not seein the danger with so many other around, Joe told Safaraf to step back. As she did, he stepped in and placed his hand on the wolf. Right before he cast his spell, the wolf said "Run..." and passed out, Joe wasn't sure what language he had heard, but knew he understood it, and it wasn't a threat. It was a warning. He cast heal quickly, not taking the time now to do a proper job, he needed to wolf conscious and able to tell what was going on. With what Saf had allready done though, the wolf wouldn't be in too bad of shape, and he would deffinitely be conscious.
Joe stood up and stepped back, letting the wolf have room to stand.
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Post by yunggun on May 14, 2006 17:22:13 GMT -5
The wolf slowly stands on his four feet. It then lets out a howl and transforms in a human. He is covered completly with a black robe. You cant even see his face.
He smiles and says, "Its here........."
Yung Gun sits down to recover the rest of his strength.
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Post by safarah on May 15, 2006 12:56:03 GMT -5
"Joe, Tharris, Cesario, we need to go...now... Can he be carried?"
She looked at the still unconscious wolf/man. Even she was perplexed about the possibility of that mix of race, she for some reason trusted him...or it...She looked down at the morphing man and knew he would be ok, but only if he could rest, and right now, she knew there was danger. She felt it, and it was the same feeling she had to begin with, only it had grown exceedingly stronger. It felt dark, and powerful, and it scared her...
"I'm not kidding.... We have to go now... I'll put the fire out as not to draw attention to our presence."
She ran over to the fire in a flash. She has battled many, and has never been afraid of any of her foes, for she was no slacker, but now she not only feared for herself, but also for her friends. She knew whatever this pure evil was, it was stronger than her and she was no match for it. She finished kicking dirt over the low flames of the campfire, and would gather her belongings, but first she needed to do everything she could to protect her companions.
Mugwort, wolfsbaine, dragonsblood, oris root, and a few other things were put into her mixing bowl. This is the strongest potion she knew of for protection and strength, it would not only protect the person enchanted with it, but also when called upon, it allows the person to draw power from the earth elementals, and chanel them if need be. As she ran around annointing the group with the potion, she felt the darkness grow closer, and it became more oppressive. She needed to hurry. As she grabbed her staff and held it in the air, she drew in as much energy as she could and started the incantation for the potion to take affect. The amythyst on her staff glowed and shot out a quick burst of light from it to each of the companions, the wolf /man, and her dragon. She had done all she could for the moment, now they had to leave and hide... NOW!
((OOC.. Sorry if i went out of turn... I lost track.... ok i fixed it... sorry young gun, thanxs for letting me know, and aaron thanks for overseeing this...my mentor..LOL))
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Post by yunggun on May 15, 2006 17:31:24 GMT -5
(ummm....i turned back into a human already)
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Post by tharris on May 15, 2006 18:38:32 GMT -5
((OOC: Apologies for my absence. i only have access to the net sun - thur. at work and i took yesterday off for mothers day and my grandfathers birthday.))
*Tharris being a simple person who had spent most of his life wandering and traveling living off the land and protecting others who did the same. Had developed a distinct distaste for the haughty people of the world. This person, Cesario, was the kind of person he generally didn't like or trust not even willing to give himself a proper introduction. He found himself wondering what this man was hiding. Before he had an opportunity to confront the man on this issue a wolf stumbled into the clearing.*
*Tharris sensed something was amiss about this particular animal, it wasn't natural but Safarah was asking for help so he quickly helped move it closer to the fire for warmth. It's fur was sticky and warm to the touch from the blood matted into it and Tharris heard whimpers of pain from the beast as they handled him probably from numerous bruises that covered its body. He was just getting ready to set off and go hunting to provide some quality meat and grub for the party when he heard the cry "Run!...." come from the wolf. His intrest was peaked he didn't sense that the wolf was a threat but that the wolf knew of a threat that was probably close by the wounds on his body were fresh so Tharris imediately drew his blades and took a defensive stance between his friends and the direction the wolf had come from.*
"Work quickly my friends. something is not right here..." Tharris whispered over his shoulder. Scanning the woods he saw nothing even after Saf doused the fire and his elven darkvision took over there was nothing out there but something wasn't right his guard never dropping he listened to what was happening behind him with the party. they were gathering up getting ready to leave. Tharris was already prepared to go having never taken the time to even remove his pack he sheathed the blade in his left hand and flipped his hood back over his head leaving his face in shadow allowing him to take full advantage of his darkvision even better. then redrew his scimitar and prepared to cover their backs from assault.*
(( writing between calls my apologies if it seems a bit jumpy let me know if anything needs to be changed.))
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Post by Cesario on May 16, 2006 11:15:28 GMT -5
Cesario immediately went to his horse Vetiver who had been laying a few paces away from the camp. He wasn’t surprised to see her acting rather peculiar when he got to her. She was more excited then usual, a fierce and ready look replacing her usual calm demeanor. Cesario had always known that the horse could sense danger when it was nearby. He grabbed her by the reigns and led her back to the camp were the rest of the companions were preparing to head off. “We have to have to leave now Veti”. The horse nodded and neighed in response, galloping towards the clearing. Scimitar in hand, the stranger, Tharris, was already scouting in the direction the wolf came from. Nearby, Joe and Safarah were readying their spells and making last minute preparations. “If you intend to take the wolf with us I suggest you place him atop my horse”. “Whatever this danger may be, we cannot afford to encumber ourselves carrying him”. He turned his attention to the wolf, now in human form and lying motionless on the ground. He stared at it for a while, analyzing it carefully, as if expecting to find some sort of explanation for what was going on. His hand unconsciously went for his sword handle, an urge to strike down the wolf suddenly coming over him. It appeared out of nowhere and was now warning them of an unknown danger. He didn’t trust it at all. The danger might already be here standing right next to them. Cesario grimaced at the thought, a feeling of uneasiness building up in the pit of his stomach. He decided to keep a close eye on the wolf man.
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Post by safarah on May 16, 2006 17:29:07 GMT -5
"NO!!!"
Safarah saw the newcomer slowly draw his weapon while looking intently at the wolf/man still unconsious on the ground. She made an oath to not let him die and she ment it. She jumped between the two and looked into Cesarios eyes.
"You will not harm one hair on his body. I do not know what kind of place you have come from, but regardless of what your personal issues are, you do not attack, or try to harm something that has not made an attempt to cause you any harm. The only thing this soul is guilty of is trying to warn us of something I have felt all day, and I assure you it is not him. Now I demand you sheath your weapon, or you will face me, and trust me I am not to be underestimated"...
She felt her blood get hot, and her violet eyes had started to glow from the emotion she felt. She slowly lowered her left hand to her thigh, and clenched her staff in her right as she took a defensive stance ready to fight if needed.
"I am the only one here that has overlooked your extreemly rude manor, but I will no longer do that. For your information, it is apparent that your steed was not concerned in the least by this soul, nor is she still as she has been looking in a westerly direction, and not towards him. Now, what is your decision, do you want to face me or do you want to come to your sences and avoid the incoming danger?"
She had noticed that the other two had taken notice to her discussion with Cesario, and were ready to defend her. She knew she did not need help to fight if it came to it, and she hoped it didnt right now, as they had to be on the move now...
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