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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3422847" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Adventus Regis - Part 8: The Whispers Become Screams</strong></p><p></p><p>The smell of smoke was the first thing they all noticed. To the south, Vestalanium was illuminated by a strange orange glow that lit the night sky. The barge sailed slowly towards a turn in the river, around a set of hills that blocked all view of the town. The decks slowly filled with people looking south.</p><p></p><p>Bijoux sniffed the air. Her ears flattened against her head. “The taint! I can smell it on the wind!”</p><p></p><p>“I hear screams,” said Cal. </p><p></p><p>The wind shifted, carrying with it a sound out over the water: a long, shrill scream. The sounds became louder and more frequent as the barge slowly drifted further down driver.</p><p></p><p>Rounding the bend in the river they could see that much of Vestalanium was in flames. Boats moored at the docks were afire. People ran everywhere, some with torches, others with makeshift weapons. Screams filled the night air and bloodstains covered the white marble of many buildings.</p><p></p><p>“Illiir have mercy!” shouted Beldin.</p><p></p><p>The town was gripped in madness. A woman jumped to her death off of a rooftop. An old man doused himself in lamp oil, and then leaped onto a burning cart. A howling gang armed with knives rushed after a handful of fleeing women and children. Death was everywhere.</p><p></p><p>“Turn her about!” Gaius shouted to the crew. “We are not landing. Take us back up river, NOW!”</p><p></p><p>“Good riddance,” said Ilmarė. “I didn’t like that town anyway.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian had one hand over his mouth in a silent scream. “The villa,” he half-whispered. “I told Thralen to stay there with Emric…”</p><p></p><p>“They are in pain,” said Bijoux. “We must save what who we can.” And with that, she leaped onto the rail and launched herself into the air. She easily cleared the thirty feet from the barge to the shore.</p><p></p><p>“Pull us closer!” shouted Kham. </p><p></p><p>“Are you insane?” Gaius shouted back. “I’m not bringing us anywhere near there!”</p><p></p><p>“Pull us closer,” Kham said, his hand moving towards the hilt of Fleshripper, “or I will steer this boat myself.”</p><p></p><p>Several of Gaius’ crewmembers stepped up behind him, clubs in hand. “I don’t think…” His eyes widened.</p><p></p><p>Behind Kham, Cal was gripping his massive bearded axe. “Do it,” he said. “The dwarf can’t jump very far.”</p><p></p><p>Gaius gave the command and the barge drifted close enough for them to close the gap. As soon as they cleared the distance, the barge floated away. </p><p></p><p>“We’re a half mile outside of Vestalanium,” said Bijoux, sniffing the wind. </p><p></p><p>“We must get to Ravulus,” said Sebastian. “The boy is my responsibility.”</p><p></p><p>“That’s two miles away from the villa,” said Bijoux. “Our path will not be easy.”</p><p></p><p>“Screw the kid, I want my pistols back!” shouted Kham. “Do you have any idea how much the ladies are worth?”</p><p></p><p>And with that, he jogged off into the town.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3422847, member: 3285"] [b]Adventus Regis - Part 8: The Whispers Become Screams[/b] The smell of smoke was the first thing they all noticed. To the south, Vestalanium was illuminated by a strange orange glow that lit the night sky. The barge sailed slowly towards a turn in the river, around a set of hills that blocked all view of the town. The decks slowly filled with people looking south. Bijoux sniffed the air. Her ears flattened against her head. “The taint! I can smell it on the wind!” “I hear screams,” said Cal. The wind shifted, carrying with it a sound out over the water: a long, shrill scream. The sounds became louder and more frequent as the barge slowly drifted further down driver. Rounding the bend in the river they could see that much of Vestalanium was in flames. Boats moored at the docks were afire. People ran everywhere, some with torches, others with makeshift weapons. Screams filled the night air and bloodstains covered the white marble of many buildings. “Illiir have mercy!” shouted Beldin. The town was gripped in madness. A woman jumped to her death off of a rooftop. An old man doused himself in lamp oil, and then leaped onto a burning cart. A howling gang armed with knives rushed after a handful of fleeing women and children. Death was everywhere. “Turn her about!” Gaius shouted to the crew. “We are not landing. Take us back up river, NOW!” “Good riddance,” said Ilmarė. “I didn’t like that town anyway.” Sebastian had one hand over his mouth in a silent scream. “The villa,” he half-whispered. “I told Thralen to stay there with Emric…” “They are in pain,” said Bijoux. “We must save what who we can.” And with that, she leaped onto the rail and launched herself into the air. She easily cleared the thirty feet from the barge to the shore. “Pull us closer!” shouted Kham. “Are you insane?” Gaius shouted back. “I’m not bringing us anywhere near there!” “Pull us closer,” Kham said, his hand moving towards the hilt of Fleshripper, “or I will steer this boat myself.” Several of Gaius’ crewmembers stepped up behind him, clubs in hand. “I don’t think…” His eyes widened. Behind Kham, Cal was gripping his massive bearded axe. “Do it,” he said. “The dwarf can’t jump very far.” Gaius gave the command and the barge drifted close enough for them to close the gap. As soon as they cleared the distance, the barge floated away. “We’re a half mile outside of Vestalanium,” said Bijoux, sniffing the wind. “We must get to Ravulus,” said Sebastian. “The boy is my responsibility.” “That’s two miles away from the villa,” said Bijoux. “Our path will not be easy.” “Screw the kid, I want my pistols back!” shouted Kham. “Do you have any idea how much the ladies are worth?” And with that, he jogged off into the town. [/QUOTE]
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