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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4176851" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>The Last Resort - Prologue</strong></p><p></p><p>The Shrike sat languidly on the docks of Sulfurmarsh as Kham reread the note that Egil had sent him. He had taken off his lenses in a rare unguarded moment, enjoying the glittering trail of the setting sun on the ocean’s surface. </p><p></p><p>His pupiless eyes scanned Egil’s tight scrawl: “…a terrible incident occurred and Lucius’ father and sister were left murdered. His brother only recently arrived in Freeport and accused him of the murder, whereupon Lucius was committed to The Tombs… I know you are a friend of Lucius, as am I. Together, perhaps we can save him from certain death in The Tombs.”</p><p></p><p>“You must really be a good friend to Lucius,” said the dark-kin, Sebastian, over his shoulder.</p><p></p><p>Kham shrugged. “I owe Egil a favor,” he said. “Besides, deep down, Lucius is a good kid. I don’t believe he really killed anybody.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian nodded. “You’d be surprised what we’re all capable of, when pressed,” he said solemnly. “But I understand your loyalty,” he smiled distantly at his dwarven companion, who was busy trying not to get sick at the other end of the boat. “Good friends are hard to find.”</p><p></p><p>Kham put his green lenses back on. “So why are you going?” </p><p></p><p>It was Sebastian’s turn to shrug. “I have Shield business in Freeport.”</p><p></p><p>“Right,” said Kham. “Forgot about that. Well, you probably won’t see very much of me. I’ve been away from Freeport for too long. I’ve got my own business to take care of.”</p><p></p><p>“Of course,” Sebastian said with a smirk. </p><p></p><p>“That doesn’t explain why the elf’s going.” Kham nodded in the direction of Ilmarė, who stood wistfully at the front of the Shrike. “She almost looks sad.”</p><p></p><p>“I think the elorii had to make a difficult choice,” said Sebastian. “We have not heard from Quintus in some time.”</p><p></p><p>“Yeah, life’s tough,” said Kham. He patted Fleshripper, the bloodthirsty blade that never left his side.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian was about to say something when several men clambered up the gangplanks behind them. He turned to watch Edward, the temporary captain of the Shrike, usher his crew up the gangplank. They were all winded and sweating. </p><p></p><p>“Well it’s about time,” said Kham.</p><p></p><p>“We had some last minute cargo to stow,” said Edward in his usual monotone. “We’ll be off in a few.”</p><p></p><p>“Good,” said Kham. “We need to get to Freeport quickly. A man’s life may depend on it.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4176851, member: 3285"] [b]The Last Resort - Prologue[/b] The Shrike sat languidly on the docks of Sulfurmarsh as Kham reread the note that Egil had sent him. He had taken off his lenses in a rare unguarded moment, enjoying the glittering trail of the setting sun on the ocean’s surface. His pupiless eyes scanned Egil’s tight scrawl: “…a terrible incident occurred and Lucius’ father and sister were left murdered. His brother only recently arrived in Freeport and accused him of the murder, whereupon Lucius was committed to The Tombs… I know you are a friend of Lucius, as am I. Together, perhaps we can save him from certain death in The Tombs.” “You must really be a good friend to Lucius,” said the dark-kin, Sebastian, over his shoulder. Kham shrugged. “I owe Egil a favor,” he said. “Besides, deep down, Lucius is a good kid. I don’t believe he really killed anybody.” Sebastian nodded. “You’d be surprised what we’re all capable of, when pressed,” he said solemnly. “But I understand your loyalty,” he smiled distantly at his dwarven companion, who was busy trying not to get sick at the other end of the boat. “Good friends are hard to find.” Kham put his green lenses back on. “So why are you going?” It was Sebastian’s turn to shrug. “I have Shield business in Freeport.” “Right,” said Kham. “Forgot about that. Well, you probably won’t see very much of me. I’ve been away from Freeport for too long. I’ve got my own business to take care of.” “Of course,” Sebastian said with a smirk. “That doesn’t explain why the elf’s going.” Kham nodded in the direction of Ilmarė, who stood wistfully at the front of the Shrike. “She almost looks sad.” “I think the elorii had to make a difficult choice,” said Sebastian. “We have not heard from Quintus in some time.” “Yeah, life’s tough,” said Kham. He patted Fleshripper, the bloodthirsty blade that never left his side. Sebastian was about to say something when several men clambered up the gangplanks behind them. He turned to watch Edward, the temporary captain of the Shrike, usher his crew up the gangplank. They were all winded and sweating. “Well it’s about time,” said Kham. “We had some last minute cargo to stow,” said Edward in his usual monotone. “We’ll be off in a few.” “Good,” said Kham. “We need to get to Freeport quickly. A man’s life may depend on it.” [/QUOTE]
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