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<blockquote data-quote="Hillsy7" data-source="post: 6956266" data-attributes="member: 6689191"><p><strong>Burrai Steelborn</strong></p><p></p><p>Another time perhaps there might’ve been more ceremony for the subtle shift in focus in the room. Jabbar, who had been – and arguably still was – the common factor drawing them all together, had finished moulding his clay, flash fired it, and would now see how it held. This new, fragile thing had now been placed into Burrai’s hands, scarred and burnt from forge and war, from hammer and axe. But in truth the events overshadowed everything: there was too much fear and anticipation in the room for the shift to be noticed, and though Burrai registered it somewhere in the part of his mind attuned to the important, he himself was immersed in the night’s events.</p><p> </p><p>He gave a nod of thanks and appreciation to Jabbar; he’d built and led mercenary groups for decades, and wore the mantle of responsibility with comfort, but Jabbar’s words were as much for everyone else as they were for either of them. Ren seemed excitied – though that was unsurprising considering he’d been trying to get them to meet Rasul all evening. Leaving Elloral with Aust to try and contain/alleviate whatever lingering effects handling the amulet might’ve caused him.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Burrai tucked the pipe between his teeth and leaned back on the hearth. <span style="color: #800000">“Aye, Lass. That seems smart. Right now, with all we’ve got to do, having you nearby makes contacting everyone that little bit easier. I’m sure Elloral won’t mind someone to boss around – it helps her relax I think.” </span>The Dwarven priest snorted, but Burrai caught the mirth in her eyes and gave her a quick grin.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Burrai had saved his neck, and that of his crew, more often sifting good advice from bad than pulling his own ideas from some dark fissure. The Underfolk’s advice chimed with his own, and their situation called for spreading resources thin. He ruminated on everything he’d heard that evening.</p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #800000">“I think that is wise, Ersun. Right now we have to work out what needs to be done and when. Bill said ge had potentially another asset we might get information from, Jarahdrin? He indicated he was meeting him in the morning? I’d suggest he and Avar remain here tonight, protecting the group, then when Aletia returns, going to speak with Jarahdrin together. Whatever insight he has may be helpful. In the meantime, Jabbar, Ren, Ersun and I will meet Rasul.</span></p><p> <span style="color: #800000"></span></p><p><span style="color: #800000">Hopefully by the time we are done, we will have struck some kind of agreement and start work on plotting out how to best spring the trap on Noro in those caves, and deal with the Cult of Vermithrax. Next we'll start on a plan to deal with these two Network scum, and can speak to Kayote about constructing yet another trap. Avar & Bill can meet us with whatever information they learned from Jarahdrin. Whatever happens, we’ll all meet here, at Jabbar’s before the contest begins at <em>The Red Sands, </em>or at least send word. In the meantime, I’m sure Elloral will be able to aid Aust, and figure out how to use that amulet to bait one trap or another. Aletia, I’m sure you will have some insight too.”</span></p><p> </p><p>He scowled a little. There was a lot still unknown – in truth most of everything in the next half day was little more than information gathering. But few battles failed because of too much knowledge.</p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #800000">“If anyone has anything to add, please, speak freely. Otherwise, we are short on time and long on duties…” </span>He left a long pause for anyone to speak, like a great, deep intake of breath…..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hillsy7, post: 6956266, member: 6689191"] [b]Burrai Steelborn[/b] Another time perhaps there might’ve been more ceremony for the subtle shift in focus in the room. Jabbar, who had been – and arguably still was – the common factor drawing them all together, had finished moulding his clay, flash fired it, and would now see how it held. This new, fragile thing had now been placed into Burrai’s hands, scarred and burnt from forge and war, from hammer and axe. But in truth the events overshadowed everything: there was too much fear and anticipation in the room for the shift to be noticed, and though Burrai registered it somewhere in the part of his mind attuned to the important, he himself was immersed in the night’s events. He gave a nod of thanks and appreciation to Jabbar; he’d built and led mercenary groups for decades, and wore the mantle of responsibility with comfort, but Jabbar’s words were as much for everyone else as they were for either of them. Ren seemed excitied – though that was unsurprising considering he’d been trying to get them to meet Rasul all evening. Leaving Elloral with Aust to try and contain/alleviate whatever lingering effects handling the amulet might’ve caused him. Burrai tucked the pipe between his teeth and leaned back on the hearth. [COLOR=#800000]“Aye, Lass. That seems smart. Right now, with all we’ve got to do, having you nearby makes contacting everyone that little bit easier. I’m sure Elloral won’t mind someone to boss around – it helps her relax I think.” [/COLOR]The Dwarven priest snorted, but Burrai caught the mirth in her eyes and gave her a quick grin. Burrai had saved his neck, and that of his crew, more often sifting good advice from bad than pulling his own ideas from some dark fissure. The Underfolk’s advice chimed with his own, and their situation called for spreading resources thin. He ruminated on everything he’d heard that evening. [COLOR=#800000]“I think that is wise, Ersun. Right now we have to work out what needs to be done and when. Bill said ge had potentially another asset we might get information from, Jarahdrin? He indicated he was meeting him in the morning? I’d suggest he and Avar remain here tonight, protecting the group, then when Aletia returns, going to speak with Jarahdrin together. Whatever insight he has may be helpful. In the meantime, Jabbar, Ren, Ersun and I will meet Rasul. Hopefully by the time we are done, we will have struck some kind of agreement and start work on plotting out how to best spring the trap on Noro in those caves, and deal with the Cult of Vermithrax. Next we'll start on a plan to deal with these two Network scum, and can speak to Kayote about constructing yet another trap. Avar & Bill can meet us with whatever information they learned from Jarahdrin. Whatever happens, we’ll all meet here, at Jabbar’s before the contest begins at [I]The Red Sands, [/I]or at least send word. In the meantime, I’m sure Elloral will be able to aid Aust, and figure out how to use that amulet to bait one trap or another. Aletia, I’m sure you will have some insight too.”[/COLOR] He scowled a little. There was a lot still unknown – in truth most of everything in the next half day was little more than information gathering. But few battles failed because of too much knowledge. [COLOR=#800000]“If anyone has anything to add, please, speak freely. Otherwise, we are short on time and long on duties…” [/COLOR]He left a long pause for anyone to speak, like a great, deep intake of breath….. [/QUOTE]
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