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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2879345" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Assault Upon the Gate of Tears - Part 1: Where the Wise Fear to Tread</strong></p><p></p><p>The speed with which the Infernals rowed the ship was nothing short of amazing. The prow of the Black Ship sliced through the waves as if it were a charger racing down an evenly paved path. The seas outside became choppier as they closed with Ymandragore. A wall of rain formed a curtain around the island, shielding its craggy shores from view.</p><p></p><p>“And that,” said Holden, pointing at the perpetual storm, “is one of the reasons they call it the Isle of Tears.”</p><p></p><p>Fortunately, the demons knew the way unerringly. Kham had them navigate the rocky reef and other hazards with practiced ease. </p><p></p><p>“It is said of Ymandragore: ‘It was as if the world itself was pained that such a blemish had grown upon her delicate skin and cried so that its tears might wash the stain away,” said Ilmarė. </p><p></p><p>The rain lessened slightly as the Black Ship approached the harbor entrance. Every drop felt like cold needles. All of them were cloaked in the heavy robes of Harvesters, which proved a tool of intimidation as well as protection against the unforgiving climate.</p><p></p><p>A rattling cough drew Vlad’s attention to their deadly cargo. Cassicus was getting worse with each passing moment. </p><p></p><p>Vlad kneeled down next to him. “You okay?”</p><p></p><p>Cassicus straightened his shoulders and gave a wan smile. “I’ll hold out. Don’t worry.”</p><p></p><p>“The boy has courage,” said Quintus. “Let us hope it is enough to see us through.”</p><p></p><p>Though it was the dead of night by the time the ship sailed into the harbor, the activity of the area was as busy as the port of Savona during the Saturnalia. Kham commanded the creatures below to ease into an empty slip as dozens of dockworkers threw their mooring lines to secure the vessel.</p><p></p><p>A burly man with a busy uni-brow scowled as he approached the ship. “Who commands this vessel?” he yelled.</p><p></p><p>Kham climbed up to the deck just in time to see Quintus nod at him. </p><p></p><p>Kham pointed at himself. “Me?” he asked in confusion.</p><p></p><p>The Dock Master turned to Kham. “Why are you entering the harbor at this hour? You’re not scheduled to be here!”</p><p></p><p>“Uh…” said Kham.</p><p></p><p>The Dock Master’s eyebrows furrowed. “Where’s your crew?”</p><p></p><p>“We encountered some resistance,” said Quintus, jostling Kham aside. “We have some very special cargo.” He pointed at Cassicus, who seemed to have folded in upon himself.</p><p></p><p>The Dock Master rubbed his chin. “Special cargo, hmm? Why isn’t the boy chained?”</p><p></p><p>“He was seasick,” added Kham. He pulled out a pair of manacles he picked up from the Harvesters’ lair. “Didn’t want him puking all over the deck.” He clapped the chains on Cassicus, who offered no resistance.</p><p></p><p>The Dock Master hesitated.</p><p></p><p>“Look,” said Quintus. “We lost a lot of men to bring the boy here. Now you can let us through or you can deal with the consequences.”</p><p></p><p>The Dock Master frowned. “Fine,” he said. “But let Gorman know I helped.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus nodded. “You’ll get what you deserve,” he muttered as they disembarked.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2879345, member: 3285"] [b]Assault Upon the Gate of Tears - Part 1: Where the Wise Fear to Tread[/b] The speed with which the Infernals rowed the ship was nothing short of amazing. The prow of the Black Ship sliced through the waves as if it were a charger racing down an evenly paved path. The seas outside became choppier as they closed with Ymandragore. A wall of rain formed a curtain around the island, shielding its craggy shores from view. “And that,” said Holden, pointing at the perpetual storm, “is one of the reasons they call it the Isle of Tears.” Fortunately, the demons knew the way unerringly. Kham had them navigate the rocky reef and other hazards with practiced ease. “It is said of Ymandragore: ‘It was as if the world itself was pained that such a blemish had grown upon her delicate skin and cried so that its tears might wash the stain away,” said Ilmarė. The rain lessened slightly as the Black Ship approached the harbor entrance. Every drop felt like cold needles. All of them were cloaked in the heavy robes of Harvesters, which proved a tool of intimidation as well as protection against the unforgiving climate. A rattling cough drew Vlad’s attention to their deadly cargo. Cassicus was getting worse with each passing moment. Vlad kneeled down next to him. “You okay?” Cassicus straightened his shoulders and gave a wan smile. “I’ll hold out. Don’t worry.” “The boy has courage,” said Quintus. “Let us hope it is enough to see us through.” Though it was the dead of night by the time the ship sailed into the harbor, the activity of the area was as busy as the port of Savona during the Saturnalia. Kham commanded the creatures below to ease into an empty slip as dozens of dockworkers threw their mooring lines to secure the vessel. A burly man with a busy uni-brow scowled as he approached the ship. “Who commands this vessel?” he yelled. Kham climbed up to the deck just in time to see Quintus nod at him. Kham pointed at himself. “Me?” he asked in confusion. The Dock Master turned to Kham. “Why are you entering the harbor at this hour? You’re not scheduled to be here!” “Uh…” said Kham. The Dock Master’s eyebrows furrowed. “Where’s your crew?” “We encountered some resistance,” said Quintus, jostling Kham aside. “We have some very special cargo.” He pointed at Cassicus, who seemed to have folded in upon himself. The Dock Master rubbed his chin. “Special cargo, hmm? Why isn’t the boy chained?” “He was seasick,” added Kham. He pulled out a pair of manacles he picked up from the Harvesters’ lair. “Didn’t want him puking all over the deck.” He clapped the chains on Cassicus, who offered no resistance. The Dock Master hesitated. “Look,” said Quintus. “We lost a lot of men to bring the boy here. Now you can let us through or you can deal with the consequences.” The Dock Master frowned. “Fine,” he said. “But let Gorman know I helped.” Quintus nodded. “You’ll get what you deserve,” he muttered as they disembarked. [/QUOTE]
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