Sterwick campaign - The game thread (NO SPAM!!) - Page 16

Ravager · #**226** (**permalink**) 02-20-2006, 04:15 AM

The creature laughs at you, "I offer you your lives and perhaps a way ut of this world. Nothing more, nothing less.
As for the utmost discretion, why, you cannot reveal this task to another living...or unliving creature".

darkwolf · #**227** (**permalink**) 02-20-2006, 08:05 PM

"Damn this", Halgrath cursing to himself. He glanced at Kron but the drow seems to be thinking of something...or maybe just keeping his silence.

"So, what is this task that you require from us?"Perhaps the creature would keep its end of the bargain and grant them a passage out. But then, there seems to be no other way for now.....

slade · #**228** (**permalink**) 02-22-2006, 10:38 AM

" Ah, so this Inn your were at Sterwick is it far from here? We will have to retrace your steps hoping that with each step we take to arrive at the destination of your misfortunate event that we start to uncover little bits of your memory. Perhaps revisiting each place may jog your memory a bit. " Sesshoumaru was hoping that Sterwick would gain some more of his memory if they revisited every place he had gone before running into the group.

Ravager · #**229** (**permalink**) 02-24-2006, 02:32 PM

Halgrath and Kron---

"I need you two to recover an object similar to the one that brought you here in the first place. It looks like this", the creature withdraws a red, transparent prism from the folds of its cloak (one specially designed to accomodate its wings). "It looks much like an ordinary gem, but it has far greater value to know who truly understand such things.
If you agree to this, I will teleport to the vicinity of the real gem, though I shall not be joining you, do not think you can escape. I will be whisking you back after a certain amount of time has passed and I shall be most displeased if you do not have it for me upon your return."

Sess---
"Well, it's not too far. It's on the opposite side of the city from where we first met.
And I hope that you are right. I hate to be kept in the dark on my own past..."

dj_venom · #**230** (**permalink**) 02-26-2006, 04:53 AM

Glancing at Halgrath, who had run the conversation so far, Kron was calculating the options. They could not kill this beast, and chances are, they might not be able to leave it peacefully. On the other hand, they probably could not trust the beast, and it would kill them once they had retrieved the object, but at least this way, death was prolonged. Nodding to Halgrath, Kron waited to see his decision, preferring not to talk to the beast.

darkwolf · #**231** (**permalink**) 02-26-2006, 08:50 PM

Seeing Kron nodding towards him, perhaps the drow has thought of something but would rather discuss it away from the beast. Anyway, at that rate anything seems better than standing in front of that strange creature.

"Fine then...make this quick"

Ravager · #**232** (**permalink**) 02-27-2006, 04:51 AM

"Excellent".
The creature then proceeds to make a series of magical getures resulting in a bright flash of light.
When the light subsides, you find yourself...elsewhere.
You're outside a small village on what looks much like the world you originally left, in fact, it may be the same world. All the usual flora and fauna are there and the sky is blue...

darkwolf · #**233** (**permalink**) 03-02-2006, 09:20 PM

The sight that greeted them was a much needed change from the darkness and eeriness of the cave, at least to Halgrath. Looking around, it seems they were back outside near their campsite.

"Kron, it seems we are....outside again. But is there really any gem here to begin with?"

slade · #**234** (**permalink**) 03-03-2006, 10:34 AM

" Then we're on our way, I wonder if we should wait for the others to get back " Sesshomaru wasnt sure if he should wait for them or leave them some kind of note telling them where they where heading.

dj_venom · #**235** (**permalink**) 03-05-2006, 04:39 AM

"I suppose our best goal would be to establish where... or possibly when, we are. I think we should head towards the village, and seek information there."

Kron knew that the creature could have done anything. He only hoped that it was not expecting the gem in hurry.

darkwolf · #**236** (**permalink**) 03-05-2006, 07:50 PM

"I still have my doubts of this gem issue Kron, but what you say is true. There is nothing to be gained standing idle here" Halgrath packs whatever gear he still have with him and waited for Kron to lead the way.

"I wonder what might have happened to our companions. Perhaps they have made progress with Sterwick?"

Ravager · #**237** (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 07:40 PM

I'll wait for you two to make your next move, but I'll provide a little more information on your surroundings and if I get round to it, possibly a map too.

To your east is a dark impenetrable looking forest, it stretches as far as you can see, though considering the trees are mostly above your height, it's hard to see far in that direction. A well worn path snakes out from between the trees under your feet and towards the west. To the west is mainly grassland and rolling hills, punctuated by the odd lake and the path that soon disappears beyond your view. To the south and south east, there is a great lake with an island at the centre. The water seems impassable unless you were able to acquire transport of some kind. That leaves the nearby village to the north. You can see smoke billowing out of a few chimneys and the odd guard emplacement, though the village isn't surrounded by a wall.
An icy blast of wind buffets you as if suggesting you should seek out shelter from the elements...

@Sess---

Sh'rarn replies, "I don't know, maybe it would be best to keep Kron and Kazar separate for now, to avoid further clashes between them. I'm sure they can handle whatever faces them though...
We can leave a message with the dwarves at the camp, to alert them of our whereabouts if required".

dj_venom · #**238** (**permalink**) 03-07-2006, 05:38 AM

Kron shouldered his bag, and began leading the way to the village. As they approached, Kron fell back. "Halgrath, I am a Drow. I do not know these people, but I could easily be killed on site, and it would ruin our chances. As such, I will stay out here, and you can find me again out here, once you find out whether I should remain outside town, or if there is a safe, secure way in."

He did not wish to stay out here, but he did not wish to be cooked on the spit either, so staying outside of town was the best option. Kron just hoped he could enter eventually.

darkwolf · #**239** (**permalink**) 03-07-2006, 08:20 PM

"My apologies, Kron. Your 'heritage' has escaped my attention. Very well then, I will try to look up some information and perhaps seek out a place to shelter for both of us. You should stay out of sight here then until the situation is favorable for you"

Perhaps feeling a bit guilty, Halgrath walk up the path that leads to the village without looking back. The nearest building which appears as a sentry post is just a few yards away. Someone would have noticed him by now...

Ravager · #**240** (**permalink**) 03-08-2006, 03:40 PM

A guard attired in chain mail, wielding a long blade and a large shield with an unfamiliar crest emblazoned on it, runs out from behind the sentry post.
"Hold, stranger! I have not seen you before. What is your business in these parts?"