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[FR] Heroes of the Vilhon Reach II (updated 3/6!)
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<blockquote data-quote="Broccli_Head" data-source="post: 289439" data-attributes="member: 105"><p><strong>More Stormwolves...</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: skyblue"> 14-16 Ches, 1373 Year of Rogue Dragons, Reddanspyr and Westgate: <em>Rebuilding, part II</em></span></strong></p><p></p><p>Somewhere in the northern part of the High Forest, his eyes opened wide and suddenly. His contemplations and extraplanar musings had been abruptly disturbed. Someone had inquired about the artifact; the one he had used not too long ago to sunder the <em>mythal</em> of Hellgate Keep. <em>Dangerous...</em> thought the Mistmaster, levitating in one of his spherical meditation rooms. He called upon the collected airs to shuttle him out and into the antechamber.</p><p></p><p>From his mind he spoke a name, which to a human would have sounded like someone blowing air from their mouth. However, it was understood by the creatures of mist and air that were his allies and one answered. Shortly, and unseen by anyone without magical aid, a creature made of wind flew with incredible speed south towards the Dragon Coast.</p><p>=============</p><p></p><p>Valeria was upset. The last thing the Stormwolf "legion" needed was a mother and she refused to be one. However, sometimes these men did not think straight. Fortunately, Jenner--it was hard getting used to calling and thinking of him like that--listened to her suggestion to stay at the Temple of Oghma here in Reddenspyr instead of the <em>Giant's Folly</em>. She had already argued with Nosr that evening about not going out and especially going there, not with Fire Knives, Night Masks, Dragon Cultists, Zhentarim and other evil groups running amok in that festhall. Kith had backed her up. She wondered if dopplegangers had a gender. She had already had a run-in with their latest recruit. Another assassin! It made her sick! She doubled over in the empty hallway, resting against the wall for support, nauseated by the evil. But she had to trust Stormwolf and his plan <em>and</em> his ideal. Jhovan did have a son that apparently he cared for. She would give him until that rescue to pass judgement upon him. Hopefully, soon they could retire to their Castle...she hadn't named it yet...somewhere north of Arabel, but first...unfinished business in Westgate. </p><p></p><p>She continued to the library's waiting room where she saw Nosr sitting in front of a pile of tomes and books with Jenner and Khiros looking over his shoulder. A priest of Oghma the Binder oversaw the inquiry. </p><p></p><p>"So that's the <em>Gatekeeper's Crystal</em>?" mused the dark-skinned warrior. </p><p></p><p>He pointed to a picture and a description in a book entitled <em>Volo's Catalogue of Artifacts and Powerful Things of Magic</em>. Valeria looked over also. The picture showed a three-pronged crystal consisting of three triangles stuck together at their bases. Some sort of onyx-like coloring coursed through the artifact like black veins. It was both alluring and haunting. This was what their parents had been seeking? She saw Khiros look at that page in the book quickly flipping a few more pages, recording them with his heightened mental capacity. </p><p></p><p>"Boss, it's all I could find. Can I go, now?"</p><p></p><p>Jenner smiled, "No, you need to copy the picture for Our records." </p><p></p><p>Nosr fretted and Valeria added instinctively, "And anyway you're </p><p>grounded."</p><p></p><p><em>Aaaaccck! She was starting to sound like her step-mother!</em></p><p>=========</p><p></p><p>Two days later, the core group of the Stormwolf Legion made their Westgate debut. Jenner Stormwolf and Valeria the Red, dressed for a noble gathering, entered the Arena of the Quivering Thumb with Khiros, the Mithral Knight in full gear--peace-bonded as per arena rules, Nosr attired in the latest fashions, and Kith and Jhovan disguised as servants (but also dressed to impress). They remained aloof for the most part, having dropped the money for a private box, but Jenner sent his "servants" to interact with the gawkers and high-brows that attended the bloody games while Khiros watched and recorded everything. Valeria tried to keep her composure. The Scourge would not fight for two days, and the bloodbath went against her conscience. Apparently, she did well as whispers of <em>"Who's that woman?," </em> made their way among the young nobility who attended the games. They waded through wild animals fighting slaves, orc and goblin slaves fighting each other, and group combat. Nothing impressed Jenner. He waited patiently for the single-combat events. That was where he could find recruits!</p><p></p><p>The tatooed over-seers of the Games made the annoucement:<strong> <em>Manta del Rey, Champion of the Sea of Fallen Stars will fight the Megaraptor--the viscious monster from the Jungles of Chult</em></strong></p><p></p><p>"That seems unfair," commented Khiros going through his vast store of information and calculations, as they paraded the monster around the arena, and led it back to its holding pen. </p><p></p><p>"Nosr, Kith " called Jenner,"find out what's going on." </p><p></p><p>Happy for some action, Nosr jumped to it and ran through the seats to find the scuttlebut. Kith followed hurriedly behind. Meanwhile, Manta del Rey had entered the arena. Jenner leaned forward in his chair and saw the greenish tinge to his skin and the seaweed-like rippling hair.</p><p></p><p><em>Genasi!</em></p><p></p><p>He wielded a great sword with a heavily weighted end and waved goodheartedly to the crowd. People were cheering and waving fish and tentacled mollusks in the air. The water genasi worked the crowd and a chant of <strong><span style="font-size: 12px">Manta!</span> </strong>rumbled through the stadium. </p><p></p><p>"They sure like their gladiators here, don't they?" mused Valeria looking bored but hurting inside as she cupped her face in her hands, elbows on knees. A few untamed wisps of beautiful red hair fell to her face. </p><p></p><p>Jenner was lost in thought. Nosr was running back. He looked excited. </p><p></p><p>"Boss! This guy's owner is in a lot of debt. He has bet against him and set up this 'contest' to take his slave out," Nosr rushed his report.</p><p></p><p>"Then we'll just have to bet <em>for</em> him!" Jenner replied.</p><p></p><p>He handed Nosr and Kith a note promising a large sum of money. Kith raised an eyebrow. Nosr's jaw dropped.</p><p></p><p>"Boss, are you crazy?"</p><p></p><p>Khiros looked down at the sum and Valeria leaned over arm resting on Jenner's shoulder to look as well. Khiros whistled. Valeria smirked. </p><p></p><p>"Sometimes one must take risks. Just like when we drew from the cards?"</p><p></p><p>"Tymora has been with us so far," Khiros reminded them. </p><p></p><p>Jenner looked to Khiros, their eyes met, there was a nod from the psychic warrior, and the Stormwolves increased the sum of the note, Jenner handed it to Nosr. The sorcerer shrugged his shoulders and went to see the bookies. Once again, Kith followed. Not long afterward, as Nosr and Kith returned to the box seat, the combat began and the Stormwolves watched intently....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broccli_Head, post: 289439, member: 105"] [b]More Stormwolves...[/b] [b][color=skyblue] 14-16 Ches, 1373 Year of Rogue Dragons, Reddanspyr and Westgate: [i]Rebuilding, part II[/i][/color][/b][color=skyblue][i][/i][/color] Somewhere in the northern part of the High Forest, his eyes opened wide and suddenly. His contemplations and extraplanar musings had been abruptly disturbed. Someone had inquired about the artifact; the one he had used not too long ago to sunder the [i]mythal[/i] of Hellgate Keep. [i]Dangerous...[/i] thought the Mistmaster, levitating in one of his spherical meditation rooms. He called upon the collected airs to shuttle him out and into the antechamber. From his mind he spoke a name, which to a human would have sounded like someone blowing air from their mouth. However, it was understood by the creatures of mist and air that were his allies and one answered. Shortly, and unseen by anyone without magical aid, a creature made of wind flew with incredible speed south towards the Dragon Coast. ============= Valeria was upset. The last thing the Stormwolf "legion" needed was a mother and she refused to be one. However, sometimes these men did not think straight. Fortunately, Jenner--it was hard getting used to calling and thinking of him like that--listened to her suggestion to stay at the Temple of Oghma here in Reddenspyr instead of the [i]Giant's Folly[/i]. She had already argued with Nosr that evening about not going out and especially going there, not with Fire Knives, Night Masks, Dragon Cultists, Zhentarim and other evil groups running amok in that festhall. Kith had backed her up. She wondered if dopplegangers had a gender. She had already had a run-in with their latest recruit. Another assassin! It made her sick! She doubled over in the empty hallway, resting against the wall for support, nauseated by the evil. But she had to trust Stormwolf and his plan [i]and[/i] his ideal. Jhovan did have a son that apparently he cared for. She would give him until that rescue to pass judgement upon him. Hopefully, soon they could retire to their Castle...she hadn't named it yet...somewhere north of Arabel, but first...unfinished business in Westgate. She continued to the library's waiting room where she saw Nosr sitting in front of a pile of tomes and books with Jenner and Khiros looking over his shoulder. A priest of Oghma the Binder oversaw the inquiry. "So that's the [i]Gatekeeper's Crystal[/i]?" mused the dark-skinned warrior. He pointed to a picture and a description in a book entitled [i]Volo's Catalogue of Artifacts and Powerful Things of Magic[/i]. Valeria looked over also. The picture showed a three-pronged crystal consisting of three triangles stuck together at their bases. Some sort of onyx-like coloring coursed through the artifact like black veins. It was both alluring and haunting. This was what their parents had been seeking? She saw Khiros look at that page in the book quickly flipping a few more pages, recording them with his heightened mental capacity. "Boss, it's all I could find. Can I go, now?" Jenner smiled, "No, you need to copy the picture for Our records." Nosr fretted and Valeria added instinctively, "And anyway you're grounded." [i]Aaaaccck! She was starting to sound like her step-mother![/i] ========= Two days later, the core group of the Stormwolf Legion made their Westgate debut. Jenner Stormwolf and Valeria the Red, dressed for a noble gathering, entered the Arena of the Quivering Thumb with Khiros, the Mithral Knight in full gear--peace-bonded as per arena rules, Nosr attired in the latest fashions, and Kith and Jhovan disguised as servants (but also dressed to impress). They remained aloof for the most part, having dropped the money for a private box, but Jenner sent his "servants" to interact with the gawkers and high-brows that attended the bloody games while Khiros watched and recorded everything. Valeria tried to keep her composure. The Scourge would not fight for two days, and the bloodbath went against her conscience. Apparently, she did well as whispers of [i]"Who's that woman?," [/i] made their way among the young nobility who attended the games. They waded through wild animals fighting slaves, orc and goblin slaves fighting each other, and group combat. Nothing impressed Jenner. He waited patiently for the single-combat events. That was where he could find recruits! The tatooed over-seers of the Games made the annoucement:[b] [i]Manta del Rey, Champion of the Sea of Fallen Stars will fight the Megaraptor--the viscious monster from the Jungles of Chult[/i][/b] "That seems unfair," commented Khiros going through his vast store of information and calculations, as they paraded the monster around the arena, and led it back to its holding pen. "Nosr, Kith " called Jenner,"find out what's going on." Happy for some action, Nosr jumped to it and ran through the seats to find the scuttlebut. Kith followed hurriedly behind. Meanwhile, Manta del Rey had entered the arena. Jenner leaned forward in his chair and saw the greenish tinge to his skin and the seaweed-like rippling hair. [i]Genasi![/i] He wielded a great sword with a heavily weighted end and waved goodheartedly to the crowd. People were cheering and waving fish and tentacled mollusks in the air. The water genasi worked the crowd and a chant of [b][size=3]Manta![/size] [/b]rumbled through the stadium. "They sure like their gladiators here, don't they?" mused Valeria looking bored but hurting inside as she cupped her face in her hands, elbows on knees. A few untamed wisps of beautiful red hair fell to her face. Jenner was lost in thought. Nosr was running back. He looked excited. "Boss! This guy's owner is in a lot of debt. He has bet against him and set up this 'contest' to take his slave out," Nosr rushed his report. "Then we'll just have to bet [i]for[/i] him!" Jenner replied. He handed Nosr and Kith a note promising a large sum of money. Kith raised an eyebrow. Nosr's jaw dropped. "Boss, are you crazy?" Khiros looked down at the sum and Valeria leaned over arm resting on Jenner's shoulder to look as well. Khiros whistled. Valeria smirked. "Sometimes one must take risks. Just like when we drew from the cards?" "Tymora has been with us so far," Khiros reminded them. Jenner looked to Khiros, their eyes met, there was a nod from the psychic warrior, and the Stormwolves increased the sum of the note, Jenner handed it to Nosr. The sorcerer shrugged his shoulders and went to see the bookies. Once again, Kith followed. Not long afterward, as Nosr and Kith returned to the box seat, the combat began and the Stormwolves watched intently.... [/QUOTE]
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