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<blockquote data-quote="Droid101" data-source="post: 2423873" data-attributes="member: 942"><p>“Excuse me?” Bink asks with a puzzled look on his face.</p><p></p><p>“Yeah, you forgot me!” Damaré says as he takes a step up to the beautiful elven maiden. “I’m Damaré, how you doing?”</p><p></p><p>“Right…” Jelodia steps back, smiling. “I am only familiar with the four I mentioned, sorry.”</p><p></p><p>“Familiar?” Eltharion says, as he takes a knee. “I’m familiar with you. You’re the most powerful druid in all of Aldor-Valencia. I aspire to attain the kind of power you control…”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, you four have been together the longest, as far as I can tell. I’ve heard many stories of your groups’ exploits,” Jelodia says, as she blushes slightly. “And thank you…” </p><p></p><p>“Interestin’…” Ogrim grunts.</p><p></p><p>“So… you need our help?” The Necromancer says.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, I have come because I have a plan to destroy the dark elves plans for good,” Jelodia responds.</p><p></p><p>“Why don’t you detail your plan, so we can tell you if we want to help,” Bink reasons.</p><p></p><p>“Of course. Please, allow me to sit,” Jelodia says, as she walks smoothly into the meeting hall and has a seat.</p><p></p><p>“Drink?” Ogrim slams a mug down in front of her, filled with ale.</p><p></p><p>“Thank you…”</p><p></p><p>“You sure have a way with the ladies,” The Necromancer says with a smirk.</p><p></p><p>“All right, so my plan…” Jelodia starts, as she sniffs the mug before her. “As you may know, the dark elves have taken over Brunswick castle. They also have taken over the dwarven strongholds in the northern mountains. Combine this with the fact that they are staging an attack on the Kingdom of Baron, and have their own city below the surface, and they have seriously thinned out troops.”</p><p></p><p>“She’s got a point…” Wren nods at Basil, and then to the Heroes.</p><p></p><p>“I saw the dwarves, led by the fallen Moradin, marching back toward their stronghold. They have no intent of being pushed away,” Jelodia says.</p><p></p><p>“Damn straight!” Ogrim adds.</p><p></p><p>“So, with an army keeping them busy to the north, and an army keeping them busy to the south, Brunswick is open for attack,” Jelodia says, and lets it sink in a moment.</p><p></p><p>“You want us to storm the castle?” Eltharion asks, intruiged.</p><p></p><p>“Exactly. But, I wouldn’t be asking for such brash action. I have a very powerful spell, High Magic, which will destroy the castle,” Jelodia says matter-of-factly.</p><p></p><p>“Then why do you need our help?” Adlai asks.</p><p></p><p>“I have to be inside the castle to cast it, and it takes an hour to take effect. During that time, I will be vulnerable, and need to be protected,” Jelodia says.</p><p></p><p>“Ah…” the Heroes nod in unison.</p><p></p><p>“I was going to try this either way, help or no, but of course our chances of success increase dramatically if I have a team of skilled adventurers backing me up,” Jelodia says.</p><p></p><p>“I’m in,” Eltharion says, no hesitation at all.</p><p></p><p>“Well, let me just say, that chances for survival are slim to none. I will not be making it out of the castle after my spell is cast, and I don’t imagine that any of you will, either,” Jelodia pauses. “This is a one way trip, so please make your decision with that in mind. We go in, we destroy their main staging ground on the surface. If Baron and the dwarves act accordingly, the dark elves will have nowhere to go but back underground.”</p><p></p><p>“But none of us live to see it…” Damaré says slowly.</p><p></p><p>Jelodia merely nods.</p><p></p><p>“How long do we have to decide?” Bink asks, then realizes his answer. “The dwarves are mounting their attack on the stronghold in two days. If I send a missive to Enzonito, I can have them strike out from the Wall of Baron at the same time.”</p><p></p><p>“Exactly. Two days then. Take your time and make your choice,” Jelodia stands, and walks to the door. “I’ll be around.”</p><p></p><p>The Heroes sit, quiet for a few moments.</p><p></p><p>“I don’t be knowin’ what else I’m gonna be doin,’” Viknen says, breaking the silence. “So I be in, now den.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m in. I’ll do anything to stop the dark elves…” Eltharion growls.</p><p></p><p>“You guys got banished and I couldn’t help you, now I’m gonna help as best I can. I’m in,” Damaré says.</p><p></p><p>“Peace to the world, glory to my race. I’m in,” Ogrim states.</p><p></p><p>“Where else am I gonna get a chance to die? Count this bloke in,” Bloodthorne says.</p><p></p><p>“I’m fighting so Blaze didn’t die for nothing. I’m in,” Grog says, clutching Blaze’s re-fitted gauntlet he’s wearing.</p><p></p><p>“What better way to test if I’m invincible… I’m in,” Bink chuckles.</p><p></p><p>“You think the battle that determines the fate of the world will be won without me? I’m <em>so</em> in,” The Necromancer grins with glee.</p><p></p><p>Everyone looks at Adlai.</p><p></p><p>“I failed you guys before, and I am determined to make sure I make it up to you. I’m in, and I’m not going to stop until you know I’m on your side…” Adlai says proudly.</p><p></p><p>“Adlai, get over it. We have,” Eltharion shakes his head, smiling. “So, you two, what are you going to do?”</p><p></p><p>Basil and Wren look at each other.</p><p></p><p>“You said you have a place in Sigil, did you?” Wren asks. “We could hold down the fort there until you return…”</p><p></p><p>“If we return…” Damaré says with a shrug.</p><p></p><p>“Good plan. Bellamy Bill is our seneschal there, he could use some help getting everything set up,” Eltharion says, nodding.</p><p></p><p>“So this is it then? Our last battle? Dying to save Aldor-Valencia?” Grog asks.</p><p></p><p>“As long as we can take them with us…” Eltharion grits his teeth.</p><p></p><p>The Heroes talk and drink for a while, when Jelodia finally returns.</p><p></p><p>“Have you made your decision?” she asks.</p><p></p><p>“We’re in,” Bink says triumphantly.</p><p></p><p>“Excellent. Now, I need to go over some specifics. Before we can go, I need to retrieve a powerful component that is used in my spell. I’ll need three of you to go with me,” Jelodia says.</p><p></p><p>“What do you need?” Adlai asks.</p><p></p><p>“A tooth from the mightiest beast that lives. A tooth from the Tarrasque.”</p><p></p><p>Will this be the end for the Heroes? Will the Tarrasque be the end for the Heroes before their siege on Brunswick? Does the plan sound insane, or what? All these questions, and more, will be answered, next time!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Droid101, post: 2423873, member: 942"] “Excuse me?” Bink asks with a puzzled look on his face. “Yeah, you forgot me!” Damaré says as he takes a step up to the beautiful elven maiden. “I’m Damaré, how you doing?” “Right…” Jelodia steps back, smiling. “I am only familiar with the four I mentioned, sorry.” “Familiar?” Eltharion says, as he takes a knee. “I’m familiar with you. You’re the most powerful druid in all of Aldor-Valencia. I aspire to attain the kind of power you control…” “Yes, you four have been together the longest, as far as I can tell. I’ve heard many stories of your groups’ exploits,” Jelodia says, as she blushes slightly. “And thank you…” “Interestin’…” Ogrim grunts. “So… you need our help?” The Necromancer says. “Yes, I have come because I have a plan to destroy the dark elves plans for good,” Jelodia responds. “Why don’t you detail your plan, so we can tell you if we want to help,” Bink reasons. “Of course. Please, allow me to sit,” Jelodia says, as she walks smoothly into the meeting hall and has a seat. “Drink?” Ogrim slams a mug down in front of her, filled with ale. “Thank you…” “You sure have a way with the ladies,” The Necromancer says with a smirk. “All right, so my plan…” Jelodia starts, as she sniffs the mug before her. “As you may know, the dark elves have taken over Brunswick castle. They also have taken over the dwarven strongholds in the northern mountains. Combine this with the fact that they are staging an attack on the Kingdom of Baron, and have their own city below the surface, and they have seriously thinned out troops.” “She’s got a point…” Wren nods at Basil, and then to the Heroes. “I saw the dwarves, led by the fallen Moradin, marching back toward their stronghold. They have no intent of being pushed away,” Jelodia says. “Damn straight!” Ogrim adds. “So, with an army keeping them busy to the north, and an army keeping them busy to the south, Brunswick is open for attack,” Jelodia says, and lets it sink in a moment. “You want us to storm the castle?” Eltharion asks, intruiged. “Exactly. But, I wouldn’t be asking for such brash action. I have a very powerful spell, High Magic, which will destroy the castle,” Jelodia says matter-of-factly. “Then why do you need our help?” Adlai asks. “I have to be inside the castle to cast it, and it takes an hour to take effect. During that time, I will be vulnerable, and need to be protected,” Jelodia says. “Ah…” the Heroes nod in unison. “I was going to try this either way, help or no, but of course our chances of success increase dramatically if I have a team of skilled adventurers backing me up,” Jelodia says. “I’m in,” Eltharion says, no hesitation at all. “Well, let me just say, that chances for survival are slim to none. I will not be making it out of the castle after my spell is cast, and I don’t imagine that any of you will, either,” Jelodia pauses. “This is a one way trip, so please make your decision with that in mind. We go in, we destroy their main staging ground on the surface. If Baron and the dwarves act accordingly, the dark elves will have nowhere to go but back underground.” “But none of us live to see it…” Damaré says slowly. Jelodia merely nods. “How long do we have to decide?” Bink asks, then realizes his answer. “The dwarves are mounting their attack on the stronghold in two days. If I send a missive to Enzonito, I can have them strike out from the Wall of Baron at the same time.” “Exactly. Two days then. Take your time and make your choice,” Jelodia stands, and walks to the door. “I’ll be around.” The Heroes sit, quiet for a few moments. “I don’t be knowin’ what else I’m gonna be doin,’” Viknen says, breaking the silence. “So I be in, now den.” “I’m in. I’ll do anything to stop the dark elves…” Eltharion growls. “You guys got banished and I couldn’t help you, now I’m gonna help as best I can. I’m in,” Damaré says. “Peace to the world, glory to my race. I’m in,” Ogrim states. “Where else am I gonna get a chance to die? Count this bloke in,” Bloodthorne says. “I’m fighting so Blaze didn’t die for nothing. I’m in,” Grog says, clutching Blaze’s re-fitted gauntlet he’s wearing. “What better way to test if I’m invincible… I’m in,” Bink chuckles. “You think the battle that determines the fate of the world will be won without me? I’m [I]so[/I] in,” The Necromancer grins with glee. Everyone looks at Adlai. “I failed you guys before, and I am determined to make sure I make it up to you. I’m in, and I’m not going to stop until you know I’m on your side…” Adlai says proudly. “Adlai, get over it. We have,” Eltharion shakes his head, smiling. “So, you two, what are you going to do?” Basil and Wren look at each other. “You said you have a place in Sigil, did you?” Wren asks. “We could hold down the fort there until you return…” “If we return…” Damaré says with a shrug. “Good plan. Bellamy Bill is our seneschal there, he could use some help getting everything set up,” Eltharion says, nodding. “So this is it then? Our last battle? Dying to save Aldor-Valencia?” Grog asks. “As long as we can take them with us…” Eltharion grits his teeth. The Heroes talk and drink for a while, when Jelodia finally returns. “Have you made your decision?” she asks. “We’re in,” Bink says triumphantly. “Excellent. Now, I need to go over some specifics. Before we can go, I need to retrieve a powerful component that is used in my spell. I’ll need three of you to go with me,” Jelodia says. “What do you need?” Adlai asks. “A tooth from the mightiest beast that lives. A tooth from the Tarrasque.” Will this be the end for the Heroes? Will the Tarrasque be the end for the Heroes before their siege on Brunswick? Does the plan sound insane, or what? All these questions, and more, will be answered, next time! [/QUOTE]
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