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<blockquote data-quote="Broccli_Head" data-source="post: 381062" data-attributes="member: 105"><p><strong>the next day...</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: skyblue">5 Tarsakh, Year of Rogue Dragons: <em>Companions' Return, part I </em></span></strong></p><p></p><p><em>The elven warrior peered through the brush at his quarry. It was the most exquisite deer that he had ever seen. He drew back on his bow and let the arrow fly. A perfect shot! He crept forward to finish him off and he heard horns sound in the distance. Other hunters had been successful. The elf was happy. He hunted day in and day out, always finding the choicest prey: deer, boar, fowl of different kinds. He felt that he could stalk and kill game for eternity in the vast forest that seemed to be without end...Arvandor...He could hear the name on the wind. Pausing, the elf stood over the downed deer and looked around. He had lost track of how long he had been here. Sometimes he even forgot his name. Yet, the one constant was the reassuring presence of the Lone Wolf, who hunted somewhere in this infinite forest with him who had been Ellysidell, formerly of the Chondalwood, now of Arvandor.</em></p><p></p><p>**</p><p></p><p>Benito woke up with a start. Yesterday had been a harrowing day, but fortunately, Mourn had been unconscious the whole time and he had ordered, with Lord Bron's approval for the dungeon to be evacuated except for Ivan's most trusted guard. Now Benito dressed quickly and went first to the tower room where Mourn was being held. To his relief, Sergei was already there supervising half of Ivan's men to keep watch on the crazed bard, Benito's former companion. Then he went down to the dungeons where he found Khirin and Souliess, two of the strongest willed beings in his party, with the rest of the Cormyrean mercenaries. </p><p></p><p>It seemed his worries were unneccessary. Their prisoners were being well supervised. First he went to the holding room where the bodies of Faun and Ellysidell, and all their equipment lay. He made sure the spells of preservation were intact. It was difficult for Benito, but he felt that there had to be closure. He planned to return Ell's body to the Chondalwood to his people. With Faun, a courier had been sent to Berdusk, to Twilight Hall to inform the people there of the loss of one of their trackers.</p><p></p><p>Then he went to meet Lord Bronn, Prespur the Translocator, and Ivan for breakfast. Over the meal, the four men discussed what to do about the evil artifact in the castle. Benito obtained permission to contact the High Abbot of Temple of Tyr in Zassespur, Tethyr, the church which led Tyrites in Western Faerun. He felt that they should pass the responsibility to more capable hands. Prespur echoed that they were fortunate that the wailing spirit of the moonblade had not killed more of them. He also felt that the spirit had not been at full strength. The sooner it was removed from Iriaebor, the better. </p><p></p><p>After that, the conversation turned to small talk: magical theories, theololgy, fighting styles; until a frantic knock came to the door. Ivan instinctively reached for his blade, but Benito stayed his hand, shaking his head and reminding him about proper etiquitte in front of their current patron. A page answered and one of the Cormyrean mercenaries bowed quickly and signed to Ivan. </p><p></p><p>"The prisoner, your elven friend, is causing some trouble. Sergei says he needs our help." </p><p></p><p>Benito and Ivan took off for the tower. Upon arrival they saw that several of the mercenaries restraining one of their own number. In front of Sergei, another soldier lay sprawled on the ground. Benito gave Ivan a worried look as they approached. </p><p></p><p>Sergei talked with his hands to his commander, <em>The prisoner used some magic. I had to subdue one of our men.</em></p><p></p><p>Ivan narrowed his eyes, "Then we kill him." </p><p></p><p>"Too late, I'm over here," came a sing-song, yet sinister voice.</p><p></p><p>Benito recognized it as a twisted version of what he remembered was Mourn's. </p><p></p><p>Sergei shook his head and told Ivan, <em>No, he is still in his cell. He is using magic to confuse us.</em></p><p></p><p>Benito replied, "Mourn, behave or we will have to be less civil."</p><p></p><p>An evil laugh from both the stairs and tower room was the reply. </p><p></p><p>The cleric of Tyr burst into the room followed by Ivan and Sergei, who watched the door. There was a quick scuffle as Ivan attacked Mourn, then Benito healed him after which a miasma of confusion settled on the heroes. The Rashemani ex-patriate then went after Benito with his scimitar as the bard continued to sing unintelligible notes, interrupted by gibberish, or fits of laughter. Benito dispelled the confusion curse after dodging Ivan's deadly rain of blows with wide eyes, but suddenly Mourn disappeared. Ivan ran to the small barred window, while Sergei blocked the door. </p><p></p><p>Time stood still as Benito called out to his former companion to attempt to calm him down. The warriors searched calmly for their foe, knowing that he could not escape. The crazed bard appeared, attempting to strangle Sergei. With unnaturally strong hands wrapped around his throat, the man from Wa sliced into Mourn with his katana, and in the same breath, Benito smacked the bard alongside the temple, sending him crumpling to the ground. The trio breathed deeply and secured Mourn better with manacles and a gag to prevent him from more trickery. </p><p></p><p>It was the first time that they all noticed how wan and thin Mourn had become in less than a day. Benito realized that the bard was dying. Ivan tossed him, not too gently onto his bed. </p><p></p><p>A voice sounded in his head. It was Khirin <em>Benito, trouble! Might need help with Souliess.</em></p><p></p><p>"Downstairs!" Benito called as he pushed past Sergei and Ivan. He lept in the air and flew down the tower stairs...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broccli_Head, post: 381062, member: 105"] [b]the next day...[/b] [b][color=skyblue]5 Tarsakh, Year of Rogue Dragons: [i]Companions' Return, part I [/i][/color][/b] [i]The elven warrior peered through the brush at his quarry. It was the most exquisite deer that he had ever seen. He drew back on his bow and let the arrow fly. A perfect shot! He crept forward to finish him off and he heard horns sound in the distance. Other hunters had been successful. The elf was happy. He hunted day in and day out, always finding the choicest prey: deer, boar, fowl of different kinds. He felt that he could stalk and kill game for eternity in the vast forest that seemed to be without end...Arvandor...He could hear the name on the wind. Pausing, the elf stood over the downed deer and looked around. He had lost track of how long he had been here. Sometimes he even forgot his name. Yet, the one constant was the reassuring presence of the Lone Wolf, who hunted somewhere in this infinite forest with him who had been Ellysidell, formerly of the Chondalwood, now of Arvandor.[/i] ** Benito woke up with a start. Yesterday had been a harrowing day, but fortunately, Mourn had been unconscious the whole time and he had ordered, with Lord Bron's approval for the dungeon to be evacuated except for Ivan's most trusted guard. Now Benito dressed quickly and went first to the tower room where Mourn was being held. To his relief, Sergei was already there supervising half of Ivan's men to keep watch on the crazed bard, Benito's former companion. Then he went down to the dungeons where he found Khirin and Souliess, two of the strongest willed beings in his party, with the rest of the Cormyrean mercenaries. It seemed his worries were unneccessary. Their prisoners were being well supervised. First he went to the holding room where the bodies of Faun and Ellysidell, and all their equipment lay. He made sure the spells of preservation were intact. It was difficult for Benito, but he felt that there had to be closure. He planned to return Ell's body to the Chondalwood to his people. With Faun, a courier had been sent to Berdusk, to Twilight Hall to inform the people there of the loss of one of their trackers. Then he went to meet Lord Bronn, Prespur the Translocator, and Ivan for breakfast. Over the meal, the four men discussed what to do about the evil artifact in the castle. Benito obtained permission to contact the High Abbot of Temple of Tyr in Zassespur, Tethyr, the church which led Tyrites in Western Faerun. He felt that they should pass the responsibility to more capable hands. Prespur echoed that they were fortunate that the wailing spirit of the moonblade had not killed more of them. He also felt that the spirit had not been at full strength. The sooner it was removed from Iriaebor, the better. After that, the conversation turned to small talk: magical theories, theololgy, fighting styles; until a frantic knock came to the door. Ivan instinctively reached for his blade, but Benito stayed his hand, shaking his head and reminding him about proper etiquitte in front of their current patron. A page answered and one of the Cormyrean mercenaries bowed quickly and signed to Ivan. "The prisoner, your elven friend, is causing some trouble. Sergei says he needs our help." Benito and Ivan took off for the tower. Upon arrival they saw that several of the mercenaries restraining one of their own number. In front of Sergei, another soldier lay sprawled on the ground. Benito gave Ivan a worried look as they approached. Sergei talked with his hands to his commander, [i]The prisoner used some magic. I had to subdue one of our men.[/i] Ivan narrowed his eyes, "Then we kill him." "Too late, I'm over here," came a sing-song, yet sinister voice. Benito recognized it as a twisted version of what he remembered was Mourn's. Sergei shook his head and told Ivan, [i]No, he is still in his cell. He is using magic to confuse us.[/i] Benito replied, "Mourn, behave or we will have to be less civil." An evil laugh from both the stairs and tower room was the reply. The cleric of Tyr burst into the room followed by Ivan and Sergei, who watched the door. There was a quick scuffle as Ivan attacked Mourn, then Benito healed him after which a miasma of confusion settled on the heroes. The Rashemani ex-patriate then went after Benito with his scimitar as the bard continued to sing unintelligible notes, interrupted by gibberish, or fits of laughter. Benito dispelled the confusion curse after dodging Ivan's deadly rain of blows with wide eyes, but suddenly Mourn disappeared. Ivan ran to the small barred window, while Sergei blocked the door. Time stood still as Benito called out to his former companion to attempt to calm him down. The warriors searched calmly for their foe, knowing that he could not escape. The crazed bard appeared, attempting to strangle Sergei. With unnaturally strong hands wrapped around his throat, the man from Wa sliced into Mourn with his katana, and in the same breath, Benito smacked the bard alongside the temple, sending him crumpling to the ground. The trio breathed deeply and secured Mourn better with manacles and a gag to prevent him from more trickery. It was the first time that they all noticed how wan and thin Mourn had become in less than a day. Benito realized that the bard was dying. Ivan tossed him, not too gently onto his bed. A voice sounded in his head. It was Khirin [i]Benito, trouble! Might need help with Souliess.[/i] "Downstairs!" Benito called as he pushed past Sergei and Ivan. He lept in the air and flew down the tower stairs... [/QUOTE]
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