Ashy's Oathbound Campaign II, IC

[Ashy]

You hear the tense creaking of tightened bow strings and a flag of red is suddenly raised from the gatehouse. The speaker, her voice cool and calm, yet hard as stone, calls out again.

"Speak, depart, or be slain where you stand!"

 

[Voadam]

Kyron steps foward to make the party's declaration, acting as herreald. His unarmed open glowing hand held up to show it bears no weapon.

"Hail guardian of the Harbor. I am called Kyron Shadowstalker. We wander under no colors and owe allegiance to no warlord. The lady Kiera Solstrum, radiant servant of Pelor, is our leader [gestures to Kiera]. We are journeying across Arena and heard your city was dedicated to a goddess of the light. We also heard your good people stand against the Grand Asherake as we do. We seek a respite on our journey and ask that you grant us entry as fellow followers of the cause of righteousness. Our weapons are peacebound and we come in peace."

 

[Ferrix]

Since Kyron has stepped forward, Kiera merely nods her head calmly in the direction of the guards when she is recognized by the luminous. Her hands wait patiently, palms forward in a peaceful pose, till a response is heard.

OOC: Couldn't wait 24 hours eh ashy?

 

[Ashy]

Two shrill trills of a whistle and then the lady on the wall calls down.

"Enter - single file and make yourselves ready for the inspection!"

The massive portcullius raises quickly, on well-oiled chains, and the gatehouse is soon open to you.

P.C. grimaces. "Doesn't she mean the inquisition?!?"

 

[Vendetta]

Xerxes shrugs and gets lined up.

 

[Voadam]

As acting herald Kyron walks forward, his hand away from the peacebound sword, his incandescent glow emanating as a beacon for the group.

 

[Voadam]

Kyron takes in the tactical and physical aspects of the Harbor entry. Good structure and procedure for defense and security, he muses to himself, but not so well for open trade. I wonder if their clerics supply the populations food needs through constant use of divine magic.

 

[Ferrix]

Kiera leads her group into the gates, she gives a passing "stay calm" glance to Baja to keep him as comfortable as possible, and then with the others behind her advances. Perhaps they have had many problems with visitors, it seems the only reason they would have such suspicion of outsiders.

 

[Ashy]

OOC Note...

 

[deadestdai]

The half orc didn't like this reception already. He hated large walled cities as it was, but this was becoming more than uncomfortable. Noting his captian's pointed glance, he made sure that he kept his hands on his mount and his eyes forward and tried his best not too look too stupid. (But sadly, when Baja wasn't smiling or looking angry, that's all he "did" look.)