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Anka Seth - The Rise of the Hydra (New Update April 19, 2007)
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiasco" data-source="post: 2744942" data-attributes="member: 15187"><p>The tavern was deep in raucous celebration by the time they arrived. Seeing the futility of trying to secure a table, Bastien led the party to his chambers, pausing only to shout an order for drink at a harassed looking pot boy.</p><p></p><p>The recruits looked around their host's rooms as Bastien set about arranging things to his taste. The bed chamber was generously proportioned, and well furnished with chairs, foot stools, bed and sturdy table. A collection of wines and ales arrived just as Bastien was satisfied with the arrangements and he bade them all sit as he poured generous libations of drink. Before anyone could speak, Kurul thrust his great fore legs onto table and plunked a heavy purse before them with a thunk.</p><p></p><p>Seven pairs of eyes regarded the leather pouch for a brief moment before a swarm of hands grabbed at it. Stravarius proved the quickest, and with a grand motion he untied the cord and upended the contents. Dozens of silver sickles clattered heavily onto the table, dazzling the lamplight back into the faces of the observers. Gerard spotted a speck of more valuable material in the pile and leaning forwards, he deftly scooped up a gold ring before one of the others, a glare at Moxadder here, could take the chance to pocket it. A low whistle blew from Gerard's lips when he appraised the item.</p><p></p><p>"Do you recognise this?" he asked, passing the ring to their leader.</p><p></p><p>"By the Sisters of the Veil!" swore Bastien, "This is looks very much like Prince Brand's signet ring!". He turned to face the rest of the group, whose faces were a mixture of confusion and understanding. "You can rest assured that whatever reward the prince intended for us, it did not include his ring." Bastien leaned back in his chair with a serious expression and regarded the party. </p><p></p><p>"Well, detestable as he is, it is clearly our duty to return the ring to his highness as soon as possible", Gerard opinioned. </p><p></p><p>"It is not!”, objected Stravarius even as Moxadder directed a horrified stare at the fool who suggested giving away their hard won riches. "Intended or not, he gave it to us and it is ours to dispose with as we choose" Stravarius continued. "Here, let me examine that" he said, stretching a gloved hand towards the disputed adornment. Seeing support for this suggestion amongst the faces of most of his companions, Gerard reluctantly passed on the ring. </p><p></p><p>"That's roight", Argonne said in satisfaction, "ah allus said those that does wrong has nowt to complain if they IS done wrong." </p><p></p><p>Gerard sighed at the crudity of the dialect and looked to Bastien for support. "Surely you would agree that we should return the prince his property?" </p><p></p><p>Bastien shook his head in negation, "I find Brand to be an arrogant and unpleasant man. He has insulted my lord, our company, and your family name. I say Geduld take him and his overweening pride". Before Gerard could make a retort to this, a hissed intake of breath from within Stravarius' concealing hood caught everyone's attention. </p><p></p><p>"The device on the ring just changed!", he cried. The companions mobbed around the ring, obscuring each others view in their eagerness to see. Bastien took the ring and held it up to the light. </p><p></p><p>"It looks the same to me, three hills with crown rampant".</p><p></p><p>"I tell you the device changed to that of a broken dagger", Stravarius countered.</p><p></p><p>Mortec stood up on his chair and demanded the item. "Let me see, we Gnomes have a facility with things that don’t appear as they should." He examined the ring in his small hand and then held it up to eye level, squinting at it. Next he gripped the item tightly in his hand while pointing the ring’s face towards the others. His brow furrowed with effort, making his head appear to shrivel to half its size. To the wonderment of the others, prince Brands device of three hills abruptly transformed into that of dagger sundered into three pieces.</p><p></p><p>"I told you!" Stravarius exclaimed, his observation vindicated.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, but what does this mean?" asked Morgan suspiciously.</p><p></p><p>"It means trouble, is what" Moxadder interjected harshly, "He didn’t want for us to get this ring. Powerful man. People like that who get unhappy, it goes bad for people like us.</p><p></p><p>"We are leaving in the morning in any case" interjected Bastien before Moxadder could infect the others with his concerns. "We will be long gone before the prince realises his error. In the mean time, All Summers Eve lies before us! You may each go wherever you please, I for one intend to visit of the Convent of the Doves, you are most welcome to join me. Divide the money amongst yourselves and enjoy this night. Our road ahead will be difficult, so take your pleasures whilst you can." The prospective company did not need telling twice. The money was swiftly divided and plans made. Argonne, Mortec and Gerard would accompany their guide to convent, in reality Laster's holy brothel. Stravarius, Morgan and Moxadder would go their own way, meeting the others at dawn.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">********</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiasco, post: 2744942, member: 15187"] The tavern was deep in raucous celebration by the time they arrived. Seeing the futility of trying to secure a table, Bastien led the party to his chambers, pausing only to shout an order for drink at a harassed looking pot boy. The recruits looked around their host's rooms as Bastien set about arranging things to his taste. The bed chamber was generously proportioned, and well furnished with chairs, foot stools, bed and sturdy table. A collection of wines and ales arrived just as Bastien was satisfied with the arrangements and he bade them all sit as he poured generous libations of drink. Before anyone could speak, Kurul thrust his great fore legs onto table and plunked a heavy purse before them with a thunk. Seven pairs of eyes regarded the leather pouch for a brief moment before a swarm of hands grabbed at it. Stravarius proved the quickest, and with a grand motion he untied the cord and upended the contents. Dozens of silver sickles clattered heavily onto the table, dazzling the lamplight back into the faces of the observers. Gerard spotted a speck of more valuable material in the pile and leaning forwards, he deftly scooped up a gold ring before one of the others, a glare at Moxadder here, could take the chance to pocket it. A low whistle blew from Gerard's lips when he appraised the item. "Do you recognise this?" he asked, passing the ring to their leader. "By the Sisters of the Veil!" swore Bastien, "This is looks very much like Prince Brand's signet ring!". He turned to face the rest of the group, whose faces were a mixture of confusion and understanding. "You can rest assured that whatever reward the prince intended for us, it did not include his ring." Bastien leaned back in his chair with a serious expression and regarded the party. "Well, detestable as he is, it is clearly our duty to return the ring to his highness as soon as possible", Gerard opinioned. "It is not!”, objected Stravarius even as Moxadder directed a horrified stare at the fool who suggested giving away their hard won riches. "Intended or not, he gave it to us and it is ours to dispose with as we choose" Stravarius continued. "Here, let me examine that" he said, stretching a gloved hand towards the disputed adornment. Seeing support for this suggestion amongst the faces of most of his companions, Gerard reluctantly passed on the ring. "That's roight", Argonne said in satisfaction, "ah allus said those that does wrong has nowt to complain if they IS done wrong." Gerard sighed at the crudity of the dialect and looked to Bastien for support. "Surely you would agree that we should return the prince his property?" Bastien shook his head in negation, "I find Brand to be an arrogant and unpleasant man. He has insulted my lord, our company, and your family name. I say Geduld take him and his overweening pride". Before Gerard could make a retort to this, a hissed intake of breath from within Stravarius' concealing hood caught everyone's attention. "The device on the ring just changed!", he cried. The companions mobbed around the ring, obscuring each others view in their eagerness to see. Bastien took the ring and held it up to the light. "It looks the same to me, three hills with crown rampant". "I tell you the device changed to that of a broken dagger", Stravarius countered. Mortec stood up on his chair and demanded the item. "Let me see, we Gnomes have a facility with things that don’t appear as they should." He examined the ring in his small hand and then held it up to eye level, squinting at it. Next he gripped the item tightly in his hand while pointing the ring’s face towards the others. His brow furrowed with effort, making his head appear to shrivel to half its size. To the wonderment of the others, prince Brands device of three hills abruptly transformed into that of dagger sundered into three pieces. "I told you!" Stravarius exclaimed, his observation vindicated. “Yes, but what does this mean?" asked Morgan suspiciously. "It means trouble, is what" Moxadder interjected harshly, "He didn’t want for us to get this ring. Powerful man. People like that who get unhappy, it goes bad for people like us. "We are leaving in the morning in any case" interjected Bastien before Moxadder could infect the others with his concerns. "We will be long gone before the prince realises his error. In the mean time, All Summers Eve lies before us! You may each go wherever you please, I for one intend to visit of the Convent of the Doves, you are most welcome to join me. Divide the money amongst yourselves and enjoy this night. Our road ahead will be difficult, so take your pleasures whilst you can." The prospective company did not need telling twice. The money was swiftly divided and plans made. Argonne, Mortec and Gerard would accompany their guide to convent, in reality Laster's holy brothel. Stravarius, Morgan and Moxadder would go their own way, meeting the others at dawn. [CENTER]********[/CENTER] [/QUOTE]
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