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Arcanis: Gonnes, Sons, and Treasure Runs (COMPLETED)
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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2831505" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>To Reap the Whirlwind - Part 6b: Choosing Where to Fight is as Important as When</strong></p><p></p><p>Quintus' gaze was focused on the two things that came shambling into the pit. Their hands were missing: one was replaced by sharpened bone shaped like a blade, the other a large, wide plate of bone in the form of a shield. Fleshy tentacles ringed their torsos. The creatures had indentations where their mouths, eyes, and ears would be, but where otherwise featureless mockeries of humanity.</p><p></p><p>“We are more powerful united than apart,” said Quintus. He lowered his spear as the things charged.</p><p></p><p>“Don’t bother,” said Vlad. “Kham’s out of earshot.</p><p></p><p>Then the two Ymandragoran thralls were upon them. Vlad leaned low and struck at one of the things legs. He was rewarded with the thrall’s screech of agony. Tentacles billowed towards his face, but the thing was slapped aside by Quintus.</p><p></p><p>Vlad didn’t have time to thank his companion at arms. The second thrall swung a wide arc at Vlad, forcing him to skip back a step as the other rose to its feet. </p><p></p><p>Quintus didn’t give it the chance to get far. He pierced it through the leg with his longspear.</p><p></p><p>“I can hold this one,” said Quintus through gritted teeth, “but not for long!”</p><p></p><p>KA-BLAM! Kham fired at one of the Harvesters but missed.</p><p></p><p>To Kham’s surprise, there was a resounding retort from the Harvester. Pots exploded all around him, drenching him in honey.</p><p></p><p>“Son of a BITCH!” shouted Kham. “You ruined my new coat!”</p><p></p><p>Vlad parried another swing and then rammed the thrall with his shield. Tentacles waved around the edges. </p><p></p><p>“Ahh!” shouted Vlad. He let go of his shield, pushing the thrall off balance. It fell backwards and Vlad stabbed it through the head before it could rise.</p><p></p><p>Kham rolled out from behind the honey pots and ran towards a nearby shed at the edge of the pits. The male Harvester chanted something, and a glob of acid sizzled into Kham’s flesh. Or would have, if he wasn’t covered in honey.</p><p></p><p>Some of the honey sloughed off of him. “Thanks,” Kham shouted. He slogged forward, catching dust and debris all over his honey-caked feet. “Now if you could just take care of my boots…”</p><p></p><p>Vlad yanked the shield out of the thing’s death grip, only to bring it up just in time as the second thrall swung at his head. </p><p></p><p>Quintus pointed at the female Harvester. “<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Jump!</span>” he shouted. At over thirty feet in the air, a jump from her flying disk would surely be fatal. It didn’t work.</p><p></p><p>“Weak magic,” said the woman. “Let me demonstrate true power: <span style="font-family: 'Impact'">magicus telum!</span>”</p><p></p><p>The magical bolt sizzled into Quintus’ chest, causing him to growl in pain. He dropped his spear and drew his gladius.</p><p></p><p>“<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Face the Blinding Light of Illiir!</span>” shouted Quintus, pointing at the female Harvester with the tip of his blade. A bright glowing gladius appeared in midair near the woman and swung at her head. Her flying disk moved her out of the way just in time.</p><p></p><p>“<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Lubrico!</span>” said the male Harvester. A puddle of greasy liquid appeared before Kham.</p><p></p><p>Kham hopped into the slick of oil and, keeping his arms out for balance, slid through it with ease. Honey fell off of his boots.</p><p></p><p>“Thanks,” said Kham. “Let me come up there and repay you!”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2831505, member: 3285"] [b]To Reap the Whirlwind - Part 6b: Choosing Where to Fight is as Important as When[/b] Quintus' gaze was focused on the two things that came shambling into the pit. Their hands were missing: one was replaced by sharpened bone shaped like a blade, the other a large, wide plate of bone in the form of a shield. Fleshy tentacles ringed their torsos. The creatures had indentations where their mouths, eyes, and ears would be, but where otherwise featureless mockeries of humanity. “We are more powerful united than apart,” said Quintus. He lowered his spear as the things charged. “Don’t bother,” said Vlad. “Kham’s out of earshot. Then the two Ymandragoran thralls were upon them. Vlad leaned low and struck at one of the things legs. He was rewarded with the thrall’s screech of agony. Tentacles billowed towards his face, but the thing was slapped aside by Quintus. Vlad didn’t have time to thank his companion at arms. The second thrall swung a wide arc at Vlad, forcing him to skip back a step as the other rose to its feet. Quintus didn’t give it the chance to get far. He pierced it through the leg with his longspear. “I can hold this one,” said Quintus through gritted teeth, “but not for long!” KA-BLAM! Kham fired at one of the Harvesters but missed. To Kham’s surprise, there was a resounding retort from the Harvester. Pots exploded all around him, drenching him in honey. “Son of a BITCH!” shouted Kham. “You ruined my new coat!” Vlad parried another swing and then rammed the thrall with his shield. Tentacles waved around the edges. “Ahh!” shouted Vlad. He let go of his shield, pushing the thrall off balance. It fell backwards and Vlad stabbed it through the head before it could rise. Kham rolled out from behind the honey pots and ran towards a nearby shed at the edge of the pits. The male Harvester chanted something, and a glob of acid sizzled into Kham’s flesh. Or would have, if he wasn’t covered in honey. Some of the honey sloughed off of him. “Thanks,” Kham shouted. He slogged forward, catching dust and debris all over his honey-caked feet. “Now if you could just take care of my boots…” Vlad yanked the shield out of the thing’s death grip, only to bring it up just in time as the second thrall swung at his head. Quintus pointed at the female Harvester. “[FONT="Impact"]Jump![/FONT]” he shouted. At over thirty feet in the air, a jump from her flying disk would surely be fatal. It didn’t work. “Weak magic,” said the woman. “Let me demonstrate true power: [FONT="Impact"]magicus telum![/FONT]” The magical bolt sizzled into Quintus’ chest, causing him to growl in pain. He dropped his spear and drew his gladius. “[FONT="Impact"]Face the Blinding Light of Illiir![/FONT]” shouted Quintus, pointing at the female Harvester with the tip of his blade. A bright glowing gladius appeared in midair near the woman and swung at her head. Her flying disk moved her out of the way just in time. “[FONT="Impact"]Lubrico![/FONT]” said the male Harvester. A puddle of greasy liquid appeared before Kham. Kham hopped into the slick of oil and, keeping his arms out for balance, slid through it with ease. Honey fell off of his boots. “Thanks,” said Kham. “Let me come up there and repay you!” [/QUOTE]
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