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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3846376" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Hand of the Master - Prologue</strong></p><p></p><p>“What do you mean you can’t remove it?” </p><p></p><p>Kham was trying to remain calm, but he hid his displeasure poorly. Alsef fidgeted nervously next to his master and legendary dwarven smith, Elabac. </p><p></p><p>“I’m sorry…” wheezed Elabac. “Fleshripper is not…a curse…but a condition. Although it painful…this fever will pass…and at the end…you will be stronger for it.”</p><p></p><p>Kham slapped both palms down on the table. “This sword is ruining my life!” The other dwarves looked over at Kham. He took a swig from a nearby wineskin and lowered his voice. “Elabac, please. You have to separate me from it. It made me do…” his eyes lost focus, “some horrible things. I’m afraid what I might do next.”</p><p></p><p>Elabac smiled but shook his head. “This is…your burden to bear, I’m afraid. It is possible…that with the right gemstone…I may be able…to strengthen your bond—”</p><p></p><p>“Strengthen it? I don’t want to be closer to the damn thing! I want you to remove it!”</p><p></p><p>“I understand…” said Elabac. “But things must get worse…before they will get better.” The old dwarf leaned forward, his gray whiskers brushing against the table. “Kham…Fleshripper chose you…for a reason. Your fates are intertwined.”</p><p></p><p>“Jarel can provide a gemstone that might work,” interjected Alsef. “I will ask him on your behalf.”</p><p></p><p>Kham took another long swig. “Jarel owes me,” he said. “In the mean time, maybe I’ll just stay here.” He patted the hilt of Fleshripper, jutting from his hip in its sheathe. “Maybe it will be a good incentive for all of us while we figure out the ‘reason’ Fleshripper chose me.”</p><p></p><p>“Don’t threaten Elabac like that!” said Alsef, rising to his feet. “Illiir knows we have enough problems.”</p><p></p><p>“Problems?” asked Kham.</p><p></p><p>“Enough,” said Elabac. “Alsef worries too much…I will…be fine. He merely frets…that I will be pressed…into service again…for someone else’s…selfish ends. Now if you will…excuse us…we have much…work to do.”</p><p></p><p>Alsef helped the wizened dwarf slowly rose to his feet. </p><p></p><p>Kham raised one finger to make a retort, but then thought better of it. </p><p></p><p>“In that case,” he muttered, “I guess I’m not much different.” Then he took another swig of the wine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3846376, member: 3285"] [b]Hand of the Master - Prologue[/b] “What do you mean you can’t remove it?” Kham was trying to remain calm, but he hid his displeasure poorly. Alsef fidgeted nervously next to his master and legendary dwarven smith, Elabac. “I’m sorry…” wheezed Elabac. “Fleshripper is not…a curse…but a condition. Although it painful…this fever will pass…and at the end…you will be stronger for it.” Kham slapped both palms down on the table. “This sword is ruining my life!” The other dwarves looked over at Kham. He took a swig from a nearby wineskin and lowered his voice. “Elabac, please. You have to separate me from it. It made me do…” his eyes lost focus, “some horrible things. I’m afraid what I might do next.” Elabac smiled but shook his head. “This is…your burden to bear, I’m afraid. It is possible…that with the right gemstone…I may be able…to strengthen your bond—” “Strengthen it? I don’t want to be closer to the damn thing! I want you to remove it!” “I understand…” said Elabac. “But things must get worse…before they will get better.” The old dwarf leaned forward, his gray whiskers brushing against the table. “Kham…Fleshripper chose you…for a reason. Your fates are intertwined.” “Jarel can provide a gemstone that might work,” interjected Alsef. “I will ask him on your behalf.” Kham took another long swig. “Jarel owes me,” he said. “In the mean time, maybe I’ll just stay here.” He patted the hilt of Fleshripper, jutting from his hip in its sheathe. “Maybe it will be a good incentive for all of us while we figure out the ‘reason’ Fleshripper chose me.” “Don’t threaten Elabac like that!” said Alsef, rising to his feet. “Illiir knows we have enough problems.” “Problems?” asked Kham. “Enough,” said Elabac. “Alsef worries too much…I will…be fine. He merely frets…that I will be pressed…into service again…for someone else’s…selfish ends. Now if you will…excuse us…we have much…work to do.” Alsef helped the wizened dwarf slowly rose to his feet. Kham raised one finger to make a retort, but then thought better of it. “In that case,” he muttered, “I guess I’m not much different.” Then he took another swig of the wine. [/QUOTE]
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