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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2801469" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>To Reap the Whirlwind - Part 2b: Uninvited Guests</strong></p><p></p><p>The leader of the thugs, Solanius Dorin, spat in front of Quintus. Vlad held both of Solanius’ arms behind his back and forced him into a kneeling position.</p><p></p><p>Quintus turned to Augustus. “What would you like me to do with him, senator?” His hand rested on his gladius, leaving little doubt as to what he was willing to do.</p><p></p><p>“He should be arrested and await judgment,” said the senator. He turned to lay a hand on the Myrantian’s shoulder. “My old friend Menet came to me earlier this evening with news that rogue elements within the Sanctorum may attempt an attack upon my person in the hopes of taking my son from me.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus peered at Menet’s swollen jaw. He had yet to speak.</p><p></p><p>“Your jaw is broken,” he said. “Hold still for Illiir’s blessing.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus put both hands on the man’s face. An incantation and glow later, the swelling had disappeared.</p><p></p><p>“I quickly sent my wife and young daughters to our Villa in Salantis along with the lion’s share of my guards,” said the senator. “I had planned to leave with Menet for another locale, but I had to safeguard my Imperial Seal and could not leave until it was safe. Unfortunately, the villains attacked before we could take our leave. I can only assume that they cast some sort of enchantment upon my guards.”</p><p></p><p>“If it’s anything like what hit me,” said Vlad, “I can understand why they were not awake when the attack came.”</p><p></p><p>“Worry not,” said Augustus. “We revealed nothing. I would sooner die than let scoundrels such as these have my son.”</p><p></p><p>“Your methods were effective,” said Quintus. “I have been in search of Cassicus for weeks now, to no avail.”</p><p></p><p>“We all have,” said Kham, idly reloading his flintlock pistol.</p><p></p><p>“What happened to him after we returned him to you?” asked Quintus.</p><p></p><p>“My son became progressively worse,” said the senator. “I knew not whom to trust after Theron’s betrayal.”</p><p></p><p>“Oh yeah, I remember him,” said Kham. “The kid’s hopefully less…transparent these days.”</p><p></p><p>The senator continued. “I began to seek out my contacts in the Sanctorum, trying to find old friends and comrades. I finally contacted an adventuring companion by the name of Livinus. It seemed that the old man had decided to retire from the affairs of man and took up the task of training young mages while indulging in an old passion of his: archaeology.”</p><p></p><p>For the first time, Kham looked interested. “Go on,” he said.</p><p></p><p>“Livinus told me that he had set up a Sanctorum in the lost city of Balamshal, in the trackless wastes of the Hinterlands. He said there were ruins that even the Elorii considered ancient. Most importantly, there was a sacred well that restored vitality and healed even the sickest among them. So I entrust my son’s well-being to him and prayed for his recovery.”</p><p></p><p>“The boy is dying and there is no way to save him,” said Solanius. “Let him at least die for a noble cause than a meaningless death.”</p><p></p><p>Vlad shoved Solanius with his foot for good measure.</p><p></p><p>“That explains why he was so difficult to find,” said Quintus.</p><p></p><p>“It was only a few weeks ago,” said Augustus. “I had thought him safe, but since this attack, I fear for his safety.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus thrust out his chin. “Then we must hasten to his side. Is there a portal nearby?”</p><p></p><p>Kham began patting himself down.</p><p></p><p>“As far as I know, there are no known portals in that area,” said Augustus. “But I have other means. Before he left, Livinius gave me a scroll with a spell upon it that will transport us instantly to the outskirts of Balamshal. Menet can transport us to Balamshal with it.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus looked at Kham. </p><p></p><p>“…twenty,” said Kham. He nodded back at Quintus. They both turned to Vlad.</p><p></p><p>Vlad dragged Solanius to his feet as the other guardsmen awoke. He shoved his bound captive towards them, such that he stumbled and fell at their feet. Then he took a deep breath. “I’m in.”</p><p></p><p>Menet began intoning the arcane spell. They slowly dissolved into green mist…</p><p></p><p>…only to coalesce in front of a pair of crumbling giant statues. The two statues had outstretched arms meeting high overhead to form an archway. Beyond the archway was one of the most alien and ancient ruins they had ever seen.</p><p></p><p>“So this is what Balamshal looks like,” said Kham.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2801469, member: 3285"] [b]To Reap the Whirlwind - Part 2b: Uninvited Guests[/b] The leader of the thugs, Solanius Dorin, spat in front of Quintus. Vlad held both of Solanius’ arms behind his back and forced him into a kneeling position. Quintus turned to Augustus. “What would you like me to do with him, senator?” His hand rested on his gladius, leaving little doubt as to what he was willing to do. “He should be arrested and await judgment,” said the senator. He turned to lay a hand on the Myrantian’s shoulder. “My old friend Menet came to me earlier this evening with news that rogue elements within the Sanctorum may attempt an attack upon my person in the hopes of taking my son from me.” Quintus peered at Menet’s swollen jaw. He had yet to speak. “Your jaw is broken,” he said. “Hold still for Illiir’s blessing.” Quintus put both hands on the man’s face. An incantation and glow later, the swelling had disappeared. “I quickly sent my wife and young daughters to our Villa in Salantis along with the lion’s share of my guards,” said the senator. “I had planned to leave with Menet for another locale, but I had to safeguard my Imperial Seal and could not leave until it was safe. Unfortunately, the villains attacked before we could take our leave. I can only assume that they cast some sort of enchantment upon my guards.” “If it’s anything like what hit me,” said Vlad, “I can understand why they were not awake when the attack came.” “Worry not,” said Augustus. “We revealed nothing. I would sooner die than let scoundrels such as these have my son.” “Your methods were effective,” said Quintus. “I have been in search of Cassicus for weeks now, to no avail.” “We all have,” said Kham, idly reloading his flintlock pistol. “What happened to him after we returned him to you?” asked Quintus. “My son became progressively worse,” said the senator. “I knew not whom to trust after Theron’s betrayal.” “Oh yeah, I remember him,” said Kham. “The kid’s hopefully less…transparent these days.” The senator continued. “I began to seek out my contacts in the Sanctorum, trying to find old friends and comrades. I finally contacted an adventuring companion by the name of Livinus. It seemed that the old man had decided to retire from the affairs of man and took up the task of training young mages while indulging in an old passion of his: archaeology.” For the first time, Kham looked interested. “Go on,” he said. “Livinus told me that he had set up a Sanctorum in the lost city of Balamshal, in the trackless wastes of the Hinterlands. He said there were ruins that even the Elorii considered ancient. Most importantly, there was a sacred well that restored vitality and healed even the sickest among them. So I entrust my son’s well-being to him and prayed for his recovery.” “The boy is dying and there is no way to save him,” said Solanius. “Let him at least die for a noble cause than a meaningless death.” Vlad shoved Solanius with his foot for good measure. “That explains why he was so difficult to find,” said Quintus. “It was only a few weeks ago,” said Augustus. “I had thought him safe, but since this attack, I fear for his safety.” Quintus thrust out his chin. “Then we must hasten to his side. Is there a portal nearby?” Kham began patting himself down. “As far as I know, there are no known portals in that area,” said Augustus. “But I have other means. Before he left, Livinius gave me a scroll with a spell upon it that will transport us instantly to the outskirts of Balamshal. Menet can transport us to Balamshal with it.” Quintus looked at Kham. “…twenty,” said Kham. He nodded back at Quintus. They both turned to Vlad. Vlad dragged Solanius to his feet as the other guardsmen awoke. He shoved his bound captive towards them, such that he stumbled and fell at their feet. Then he took a deep breath. “I’m in.” Menet began intoning the arcane spell. They slowly dissolved into green mist… …only to coalesce in front of a pair of crumbling giant statues. The two statues had outstretched arms meeting high overhead to form an archway. Beyond the archway was one of the most alien and ancient ruins they had ever seen. “So this is what Balamshal looks like,” said Kham. [/QUOTE]
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