Order of the Dark Flame (Story, No Spam)

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:06 am

Dragon Wench smiled a greeting at T'lainya.

"I'm glad you're here," she murmered.

KramoR · Post by **KramoR** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:10 am

Kramor can into the kitchen, yelling.
"MORNING DP, I BROUGHT THE STILTON FOR GWALLY. HEY, ALL HOW'S IT GOING?"
Kramor stuck the stilton, under the groups noses.

"Anyone for cheese?"

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:14 am

Dragon Wench contemplated casting silence on Kramor and Dark Poet. Instead she walked over to the coffee pot, poured three mugs and sat down. Addressing T'lainya she asked what could be done for Dark Poet, and if she had any sense where Thantor might be.

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:15 am

Darkpoet quickly, grabbed Gwally's wrist, twisting his arm and quickly stuck his head in the Stilton.

"Next time, you pull a knife on me, you better use it. The little bastard's is sleeping right now, if he awakes, you die first."

Darkpoet growled, he straightened up and went back to cooking. He started to sing again.

Welcome to our sanguinary sect of worship.
Feel at home in our black conventicle,
As we anathmatise
All of those who oppose us.
Don't summon the devil,
Don't call the priests,
If you need the strength
The conjuring. Obey!!!
Behold! The flames rise
From the compass' cardinal points.
Burn the sacred oil,
And, with the ashes you'll annoint.

Arrange the symbols,
Of the wizard, and, magician.
Light the candles,
Place the parchment paper in position.
Between its leaves place
The lash from a black cat's eye,
A straw of a broom,
Fold, and, burn, and, centralize.

Don't summon the devil,
Don't call the priests,
If you need the strength,
The conjuring.

I am the devil's advocate,
A salesman, if you will
You know my name.

I met your father years ago,
Gave him what he'd please.
He called my name, you'll do the same.

I'm claiming what is mine by right,
It's time to close the deal.
You're bought and sold, bought and sold.

Come join me in my infernal depths,
Mephisto's hall of fame.
I've got your soul, I've got your soul.
The conjuring. Obey!!!

[ 07-17-2001: Message edited by: Darkpoet ]

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:27 am

[OOC: Well, this is what I was going to post, but looks like I've got the mood wrong! I type too slow. So just consider it a big "OOC"

[Gwalchmai couldn’t help but grin.

He knew he should try to look more serious, but the smile was hard to remove.

Loner and Georgi were clearly upset at Thantor’s disappearance, but there was nothing to be done. They both wore their swords, even at breakfast, and constantly touched the pommels at every sound.

Gwalchmai found that he could hide the grin by eating, so he shoveled eggs and cheese into his mouth. He was famished. Darkpoet had always been an splendid cook, and today, he seemed back to his old ways of culinary excellence. Though, knowing there was a demon crawling around inside the man, Gwalchmai made sure that the food did not contain strychnine, arsenic, or any other poison before allowing the others to eat. Gwalchmai marveled at the man that he had know for so short a time. He had held a foul drow demon within him for ten years, yet appeared to have only recently lost control. He remembered the Darkpoet he had first met - happily serving the Harem as a ‘willing slave’ and perfecting a recipe for whipped cream that became renowned in the region. The thought of whipped cream brought the foolish grin back to Gwalchmai’s face.

He quickly hid behind a mug of coffee.

Compare the Darkpoet of a few months ago to the man that only last night was drenched in blood and couldn’t stop himself from killing. What or who had been killed yesterday? Gwalchmai resolved to ask the new half-elf in their midst if she knew. The Dark Flames had at least partial responsibility for any destruction caused by their friend Darkpoet. He hoped that T’lainya would be able to cast out the demon.

Gwalchmai’s dark thoughts were soon distracted when Vivien casually flipped her long red hair away from her lovely face. Dragon Wench made a muffled sound of contentment as she devoured a hot buttered croissant. The grin was back.

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T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:31 am

{OOC: LOL everyone

Sorry I had comp problems

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T'lainya looked with surprise at the second man yelling. Trying very hard to stifle her grin at the group she spoke to Dragonwench.
"I'm not sure where Thantor disappeared to. My senses tell me he is far from here and in pain. As soon as we deal with the demon, I think we need to try to find him. As for Darkpoets problem, I think I have a solution. One of the magic users will ahve to cast a sleep spell on him. I cast a commune spell last night and was granted these scrolls. They are a form of the lower magic resistance spell, specially attuned to drow magics."

KramoR · Post by **KramoR** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:31 am

Kramor sat finishing his coffee. Staring a the cutting board, hanging by Dp's head. Taking the dagger, that Dp had stabbed him with, threw it at the cutting board.
"Dp, here's your dagger back. You shouldn't leave it, in places where it don't belong."

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:33 am

{OOC@Gwalchmai, actually I think it works, let's just imagine that the scene occurs when everyone has simmered down

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Dragon Wench, blushing slightly and attempting to ignore the grin on T'Lainya's face, said,
"that is a relief, perhaps we should commence the ritual after we finish Dark Poet's most excellent breakfast."

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Vivien · Post by **Vivien** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:38 am

Vivien sighed and patted Darkpoet on the arm, before heading to the lake outside.

Food was not looking good that morning.

She walked slowly into the freezing morning water, letting the chill wake her. Finally she lay immersed, her hair floating around her like a cloud, her thoughts putting themselves into order.

Leaving the lake felt like leaving the liquid comfort of a womb, and the first foot onto solid ground, a re-birth.

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:42 am

Darkpoet, heard what Kramor had said. He felt sick, by the whole thing. He wondered if they could trust him anymore. Darkpoet just looked at the dagger, his tatoo started to itch. He walked over to T'lainya and DW, Darkpoet handed his weapons over to them. Looking at Gwally, "he's awake, thank you." Darkpoet went and sat in the corner, putting his head in his hands.

Inside Darkpoet's mind the demon, started to sing.
Killer, intruder, homicidal man.
If you see me coming, run as fast as you can.
A blood thirsty demon who's stalking the street.
I hack up my victims like pieces of meat.
Blood thirsty demon, sinister fiend,
Bludgeonous slaughters, my evil deeds.

My hammer's a cold piece of blood-lethal steel.
I grin while you writhe with the pain that I deal.
Swinging the hammer, I hack through their heads,
Deviant defilers, you're next to be dead.
I unleash my hammer with sadistic intent.
Pounding, surrounding, slamming through your head. Yeah!

Their bodies convulse, in agony, and, pain.
I mangle their faces, till no features remain.
A blade for the butchering, I cut them to shreds.
First take out the organs, then cut off the head.
The remains of flesh now sop under my feet.
One more bloody massacre, the murders' complete.
I seek to dismember, a sadist fiend.
And, blood baths are my way of getting clean.
I lurk in the alleys, wait for the kill.
I have no remorse for the blood that I spill
A merciless butcher who lives underground.
I'm out to destroy you and ,I will, cut you down.
I see you, and, I'm waiting ,for black friday.

Killer, intruder, homicidal man.
If you see me coming, run as fast as you can.
A blood thirsty demon who's stalking the street.
I hack up my victims like pieces of meat.
I lurk in the alleys, wait for the kill.
I have no remorse for the blood that I spill
A merciless butcher who lives underground.
I'm out to destroy you and ,I will, cut you down

"Darkie, it's time to play. Let's go kill some elves, I like that the best."

T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:42 am

"If everyone else is agreeable, that would be fine with me." T'lainya hid her smile behind her coffee mug. Then handing a scroll to DW and the other to Viv, she quickly pointed out the details of the spell. Walking over to Darkpoet, she touched his shoulder. "Are you ready? Let's go. Err can someone get Viv?"

[ 07-17-2001: Message edited by: T'lainya ]

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:45 am

{OOC, Ok gang I have to go attend to my day, as always feel free to use and abuse my avatar

, back later this afternoon (-it's currently 10:45 a.m here)}

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:48 am

Raising his head, looking up a T'lainya and the others. Wondering, if this was the last time he would see them.

"Yes, I'm ready. He is ready also, to kill elves. So, be ready for anything."

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:53 am

Gwalchmai fingered a rolling pin like a cudgel, "Can I 'cast' the 'sleeping spell'?"

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 10:55 am

"No, but I can stuff it, in a safe place for you."

Vivien · Post by **Vivien** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 11:00 am

Viv returned to the kitchen to find a tense discussion in place, and something was very wrong with Darkpoet. She went to him, and again put a worried hand on his arm, but he didn't seem to notice.
"I'm here."

T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 11:00 am

As the group filed out into the sunshine, T’lainya saw Darkpoet trembling. She had Dp sit in the center of the courtyard, the others in a circle around him. Dw cast the sleep spell and waited, looking worriedly at Dp. Loner and Georgi looked grim, weapons ready, only the occasional tapping of a foot betraying their nervousness. Shooting a sharp look at Gwally, T’lainya spoke. “Just be ready with that sunray spell.”
As Dp slumped forward, snoring soundly, T’lainya walked forward and spoke. “Well drow pet, won’t you come out and play? I stand before you, elven blood and priestess of Corellon. And I’ve killed drow and demons before.”

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 11:05 am

Gwalchmai buffed-out the group with every Bless, Protection from Evil, and Aid spell he could think of, while waiting for the demon to make it self known.

Darkpoet · Post by **Darkpoet** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 11:05 am

Darkpoet, heard Vivien's voice far away.

"Awwww Darkie, that was touching. Hmmmm, a nice little peach too. Maybeeee, no don't have time for that. You need to kill the priestess, where are your weapons?

What?!? You elven bitch, you can't touch me. You have to kill Darkie first. You are weak, all of you, will die."

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T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Tue Jul 17, 2001 11:13 am

T'lainya spoke again. "Hmm it appears this Tanar'ri is a coward. It understands the true power of good and knows that leaving the human would mean its destruction. And I seem to have left my weapons inside."
T'lainya turned her back to Darkpoet, waiting expectantly. With a howl of outrage the demon started to exit Dps body.