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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4359046" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Cold Visitor: Part 4b – Silas’ Encampment</strong></p><p></p><p>Sausage with bread was placed on the table. </p><p></p><p>“Not bad,” Beldin speared a sausage with his knife. Knives weren’t supplied; in Milandir, one was expected to bring his own knife to dinner. “Fulfilling, if not particularly tasty.”</p><p></p><p>Dril cut a trencher in half that was set between them. “Considering the surroundings, a warm meal is good enough.”</p><p></p><p>In celebration of their arrival, some of the soldiers broke out a jug of potato rum that was being passed around the room.</p><p></p><p>At a separate table, Vlad snapped down another seven-strength dragon in his flight of Three-Dragon Ante. </p><p></p><p>“That’s your second strength flight!” exclaimed Sergeant Laskin. Everyone tossed seven gold pieces into the pot. “Vlad, I heard you could play a mean game of Three-Dragon Ante, but this is amazing.”</p><p></p><p>Orgun snorted. “He’s had a lot of practice. He was in the Green Griffons when you were crawling around on all fours.”</p><p></p><p>“You mean last night?” added one of the soldiers.</p><p></p><p>They all broke out into laughter. </p><p></p><p>“Like the rum?” asked Laskin. “The men created a still in our spare time.”</p><p></p><p>“It’s great stuff,” said Vlad. “Good, Milandisian liquor.”</p><p></p><p>A loud slamming noise came from the door on the northern wall, which was part of a double door system used to go outside without letting cold air in. Seconds after the slam, two soldiers ran into the room.</p><p></p><p>“Blood spatters.” Ilmarė leaned over to whisper in Beldin’s ear. “Covering their leggings and boots.”</p><p></p><p>Panicked looks covered their faces as they scanned the room, finally settling on Captain Penser. They ran over to her, leaning over the table and forgetting all pretense of military protocol. </p><p></p><p>“Captain,” said one of the soldiers. “Miles and Suven are dead.”</p><p></p><p>The mess hall became deathly silent. </p><p></p><p>The Captain got up from her table and led the two soldiers into the kitchen to complete the conversation in private. As soon as the kitchen door closed behind the Captain, the mess hall broke out in a roar of wild speculation. </p><p></p><p>“It’s that Yellow King they mentioned!” shouted one of the soldiers.</p><p></p><p>“Now calm down,” said Orgun with his booming baritone. “Let’s not jump to any conclusions.”</p><p></p><p>“I agree,” said another woman. “Let’s wait to see what the Captain says.”</p><p></p><p>“That’s one of Silas’ apprentices, Elise Parthil,” said Dril. “The other is Merkin Sonderhed.”</p><p></p><p>After a few minutes, the Captain and the two soldiers returned to the room, all looking grave. She waved for silence. The mess hall immediately quieted.</p><p></p><p>“Privates Miles and Suven in Watch Post A were killed. Privates Lilit and Pilar in Watch Post B were performing their rounds when they found them. The body of Miles was still in the watch post, but Suven was dragged away into the snow.” She turned to Orgun. “Lieutenant Orgun, take some men and go after Suven. As for the rest of you, I want two men on every entrance. Pull the men back in from the watch posts. “</p><p></p><p>What that, the Green Griffon Company jumped into action. </p><p></p><p>Orgun clapped Vlad on the back. “Coming?”</p><p></p><p>Vlad smiled and looked at his companions. “We’re in.”</p><p></p><p>“Like old times,” said Orgun.</p><p></p><p>Vlad nodded. “Like old times.”</p><p></p><p>Elise took the Captain aside. “The doors in our section can be magically locked. They don’t need to be guarded.”</p><p></p><p>“I don’t think that’s a good idea.” Penser frowned in the direction of the wizards’ quarters.</p><p></p><p>“Kham can guard them,” said Vlad. He looked around. “Where is Kham?”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4359046, member: 3285"] [b]Cold Visitor: Part 4b – Silas’ Encampment[/b] Sausage with bread was placed on the table. “Not bad,” Beldin speared a sausage with his knife. Knives weren’t supplied; in Milandir, one was expected to bring his own knife to dinner. “Fulfilling, if not particularly tasty.” Dril cut a trencher in half that was set between them. “Considering the surroundings, a warm meal is good enough.” In celebration of their arrival, some of the soldiers broke out a jug of potato rum that was being passed around the room. At a separate table, Vlad snapped down another seven-strength dragon in his flight of Three-Dragon Ante. “That’s your second strength flight!” exclaimed Sergeant Laskin. Everyone tossed seven gold pieces into the pot. “Vlad, I heard you could play a mean game of Three-Dragon Ante, but this is amazing.” Orgun snorted. “He’s had a lot of practice. He was in the Green Griffons when you were crawling around on all fours.” “You mean last night?” added one of the soldiers. They all broke out into laughter. “Like the rum?” asked Laskin. “The men created a still in our spare time.” “It’s great stuff,” said Vlad. “Good, Milandisian liquor.” A loud slamming noise came from the door on the northern wall, which was part of a double door system used to go outside without letting cold air in. Seconds after the slam, two soldiers ran into the room. “Blood spatters.” Ilmarė leaned over to whisper in Beldin’s ear. “Covering their leggings and boots.” Panicked looks covered their faces as they scanned the room, finally settling on Captain Penser. They ran over to her, leaning over the table and forgetting all pretense of military protocol. “Captain,” said one of the soldiers. “Miles and Suven are dead.” The mess hall became deathly silent. The Captain got up from her table and led the two soldiers into the kitchen to complete the conversation in private. As soon as the kitchen door closed behind the Captain, the mess hall broke out in a roar of wild speculation. “It’s that Yellow King they mentioned!” shouted one of the soldiers. “Now calm down,” said Orgun with his booming baritone. “Let’s not jump to any conclusions.” “I agree,” said another woman. “Let’s wait to see what the Captain says.” “That’s one of Silas’ apprentices, Elise Parthil,” said Dril. “The other is Merkin Sonderhed.” After a few minutes, the Captain and the two soldiers returned to the room, all looking grave. She waved for silence. The mess hall immediately quieted. “Privates Miles and Suven in Watch Post A were killed. Privates Lilit and Pilar in Watch Post B were performing their rounds when they found them. The body of Miles was still in the watch post, but Suven was dragged away into the snow.” She turned to Orgun. “Lieutenant Orgun, take some men and go after Suven. As for the rest of you, I want two men on every entrance. Pull the men back in from the watch posts. “ What that, the Green Griffon Company jumped into action. Orgun clapped Vlad on the back. “Coming?” Vlad smiled and looked at his companions. “We’re in.” “Like old times,” said Orgun. Vlad nodded. “Like old times.” Elise took the Captain aside. “The doors in our section can be magically locked. They don’t need to be guarded.” “I don’t think that’s a good idea.” Penser frowned in the direction of the wizards’ quarters. “Kham can guard them,” said Vlad. He looked around. “Where is Kham?” [/QUOTE]
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