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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4974367" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Red Skies: Part 8 – There’s a War Going On, You Know</strong></p><p></p><p>The Triangle’s waters varied greatly. Most often, the seas surrounding it were rough, sporting whitecaps and making sailing difficult. Sometimes the Pale Sea’s wrath was terrible, with swells of up to twenty feet. </p><p></p><p>“All hands t’ battle stations!” shouted Baldric. “Enemy craft sighted!”</p><p></p><p>A small, fast galley with two masts was visible. A Kolter Titan GG swivel gun was mounted on the port and starboard sides, and its figurehead was carved in the shape of a snarling wolf.</p><p></p><p>“That’s Red Wolf’s ship,” said Kham. “A skohir tribesman.”</p><p></p><p>“Th’ must be hired by th’ Emperor,” said Baldric. “Already, th’ war has come t’ Freeport. Well then, let’s bring Freeport t’ th’ war!” He drew a cutlass and pointed at the ship. “Fire at will!”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian flew up into the air and unleashed a blast of flames. The heat washed over the ship to no effect.</p><p></p><p>There was a clap of thunder and a bolt of lightning blasted into Sebastian. He spiraled down to the Nǎoké’s deck, trailing smoke as he went.</p><p></p><p>“They’ve got powerful magic defenses,” Baldric said quietly.</p><p></p><p>The two ships pulled alongside each other. “Time to get up close and personal in that case!” shouted Kham. He grabbed some of the ship’s rigging and drew Talon.</p><p></p><p>Baldric stepped off the deck of the ship, using the power of Cho Sun’s ring to form a bridge made of water between the two ships. A dwarf stood on the other side. “Come, ye Illirite dog!” snarled the dwarf. “Stumpy Hookhand be waitin’ fer ye!”</p><p></p><p>More lightning arced between the ships as a one-eyed Altherian caster wearing a tall black top hat and a dress coat, but little else, gestured and chanted. </p><p></p><p>Sebastian got to his feet. “That’s it. Now he’s made me angry.”</p><p></p><p>Kham slashed the rope and swung through the air. As he was at the apex of the swing, the rope snapped. </p><p></p><p>“Son of a…”</p><p></p><p>Kham dropped like a rock into the water. </p><p></p><p>Sebastian whispered something and his flesh turned stone gray. Then he turned to face the rival wizard.</p><p></p><p>Three glowing motes of electricity crackled into existence around the enemy caster. He pointed and the orbs sizzled after Beldin and Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian withstood the attack and countered, hurling a green orb at his opponent. It fizzled upon impact with a magical field that encompassed the wizard.</p><p></p><p>Beldin blocked Stumpy’s mace with his shield. When he counterattacked with Windcutter, he suddenly understood why the dwarf’s last name was Hookhand. The dwarf caught the haft of the axe in a wicked hook that covered the stump of his arm. </p><p></p><p>They stood immobile, weapons locked. “It’s disgraceful, to see you selling your services to humans like this,” snarled Beldin.</p><p></p><p>“Spare me ye blather,” spat Stumpy. “I serve the Coryan Emperor these days. Which side be YE on?”</p><p></p><p>The mote of electricity struck Beldin and he staggered backwards, nearly falling off the deck. Stumpy pressed his advantage.</p><p></p><p>Cannon fire echoed back and forth between the two ships. Clayton “Red Wolf” Saragosa roared in rage and charged after Beldin.</p><p></p><p>The dwarf ducked as the skohir swung his huge axe. It bit deeply into Stumpy’s throat. The dwarf, gurgling a curse, fell to the ground. </p><p></p><p>“You’ll pay for that!” shouted Red Wolf. He swung the axe over his head in a masterful display meant to intimidate his opponent.</p><p></p><p>Beldin was unimpressed. He kicked Red Wolf’s knee, knocking him off balance. Then he followed up with a vicious hack to the barbarian’s upper arm.</p><p></p><p>“Ye cannot beat me, mon!” shouted the one-eyed wizard at Sebastian. “Ye fightin’ me on me own turf! I can resist anytin’ ye throw at me!” </p><p></p><p>“Oh yeah?” Sebastian strafed overhead. “Resist this: <span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Algor conus!</span>”</p><p></p><p>He unleashed a freezing blast of rime onto the one-eyed wizard. Several pirates, much of the ship, and the wizard himself became flash-frozen statues.</p><p></p><p>Red Wolf roared again in frustration as he realized the battle was lost. He slapped Beldin hard with the broad side of his axe. The dwarf struggled to get to his feet, but much of the deck was frozen. Seeing his chance, Red Wolf raised his axe…</p><p></p><p>Only to look down at the sizzling hole in his torso. Beldin could make out Sebastian’s flapping form on the other side of it; Red Wolf was the recipient of one of the dark-kin’s acid orbs.</p><p></p><p>Red Wolf fell to the deck. </p><p></p><p>Beldin picked up the axe. “Adamantine,” he said in appreciation. “That will do nicely.”</p><p></p><p>“What happened to Kham?” shouted Baldric from the Nǎoké’s deck. </p><p></p><p>“I have no idea.” Sebastian landed back on the deck. “I didn’t see him down there. But he’ll show up again, I’m sure. He always does.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4974367, member: 3285"] [b]Red Skies: Part 8 – There’s a War Going On, You Know[/b] The Triangle’s waters varied greatly. Most often, the seas surrounding it were rough, sporting whitecaps and making sailing difficult. Sometimes the Pale Sea’s wrath was terrible, with swells of up to twenty feet. “All hands t’ battle stations!” shouted Baldric. “Enemy craft sighted!” A small, fast galley with two masts was visible. A Kolter Titan GG swivel gun was mounted on the port and starboard sides, and its figurehead was carved in the shape of a snarling wolf. “That’s Red Wolf’s ship,” said Kham. “A skohir tribesman.” “Th’ must be hired by th’ Emperor,” said Baldric. “Already, th’ war has come t’ Freeport. Well then, let’s bring Freeport t’ th’ war!” He drew a cutlass and pointed at the ship. “Fire at will!” Sebastian flew up into the air and unleashed a blast of flames. The heat washed over the ship to no effect. There was a clap of thunder and a bolt of lightning blasted into Sebastian. He spiraled down to the Nǎoké’s deck, trailing smoke as he went. “They’ve got powerful magic defenses,” Baldric said quietly. The two ships pulled alongside each other. “Time to get up close and personal in that case!” shouted Kham. He grabbed some of the ship’s rigging and drew Talon. Baldric stepped off the deck of the ship, using the power of Cho Sun’s ring to form a bridge made of water between the two ships. A dwarf stood on the other side. “Come, ye Illirite dog!” snarled the dwarf. “Stumpy Hookhand be waitin’ fer ye!” More lightning arced between the ships as a one-eyed Altherian caster wearing a tall black top hat and a dress coat, but little else, gestured and chanted. Sebastian got to his feet. “That’s it. Now he’s made me angry.” Kham slashed the rope and swung through the air. As he was at the apex of the swing, the rope snapped. “Son of a…” Kham dropped like a rock into the water. Sebastian whispered something and his flesh turned stone gray. Then he turned to face the rival wizard. Three glowing motes of electricity crackled into existence around the enemy caster. He pointed and the orbs sizzled after Beldin and Sebastian. Sebastian withstood the attack and countered, hurling a green orb at his opponent. It fizzled upon impact with a magical field that encompassed the wizard. Beldin blocked Stumpy’s mace with his shield. When he counterattacked with Windcutter, he suddenly understood why the dwarf’s last name was Hookhand. The dwarf caught the haft of the axe in a wicked hook that covered the stump of his arm. They stood immobile, weapons locked. “It’s disgraceful, to see you selling your services to humans like this,” snarled Beldin. “Spare me ye blather,” spat Stumpy. “I serve the Coryan Emperor these days. Which side be YE on?” The mote of electricity struck Beldin and he staggered backwards, nearly falling off the deck. Stumpy pressed his advantage. Cannon fire echoed back and forth between the two ships. Clayton “Red Wolf” Saragosa roared in rage and charged after Beldin. The dwarf ducked as the skohir swung his huge axe. It bit deeply into Stumpy’s throat. The dwarf, gurgling a curse, fell to the ground. “You’ll pay for that!” shouted Red Wolf. He swung the axe over his head in a masterful display meant to intimidate his opponent. Beldin was unimpressed. He kicked Red Wolf’s knee, knocking him off balance. Then he followed up with a vicious hack to the barbarian’s upper arm. “Ye cannot beat me, mon!” shouted the one-eyed wizard at Sebastian. “Ye fightin’ me on me own turf! I can resist anytin’ ye throw at me!” “Oh yeah?” Sebastian strafed overhead. “Resist this: [FONT="Impact"]Algor conus![/FONT]” He unleashed a freezing blast of rime onto the one-eyed wizard. Several pirates, much of the ship, and the wizard himself became flash-frozen statues. Red Wolf roared again in frustration as he realized the battle was lost. He slapped Beldin hard with the broad side of his axe. The dwarf struggled to get to his feet, but much of the deck was frozen. Seeing his chance, Red Wolf raised his axe… Only to look down at the sizzling hole in his torso. Beldin could make out Sebastian’s flapping form on the other side of it; Red Wolf was the recipient of one of the dark-kin’s acid orbs. Red Wolf fell to the deck. Beldin picked up the axe. “Adamantine,” he said in appreciation. “That will do nicely.” “What happened to Kham?” shouted Baldric from the Nǎoké’s deck. “I have no idea.” Sebastian landed back on the deck. “I didn’t see him down there. But he’ll show up again, I’m sure. He always does.” [/QUOTE]
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