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Hard Core Adventurers- KOTS 20.06 The Cathedral of Shadows
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<blockquote data-quote="Goonalan" data-source="post: 6107513" data-attributes="member: 16069"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px">KOTS Part 10d: Return to the Shadow Keep.</span></p><p></p><p>“So there are two of them with names beginning with ‘K’?” Jimmy states.</p><p>Valthruin nods, “that’s right- Sir Keegan was in charge of the Keep, he went mad- slew his family and men. He was eventually trapped in the catacombs by his second in command, a holy warrior of Bahamut- Sir Kalarel, a brave young man who fought valiantly to bring the Keep back under control.”</p><p></p><p>The room goes silent. Ramm shrugs, “what do we care?” The minotaur huffs.</p><p>Sigur grins and whispers to Tonka, “I like him, good attitude, better than the metal one… ”</p><p></p><p>Valthruin, the sage of Winterhaven, has been hired again, at Gerda’s insistence- just to run through the history of the Keep once more, ensure there’s no clue to be found.</p><p></p><p>Tonka grins at Sigur’s aside- Hal was a little difficult to talk to after all, the dragonborn looks around only to be met by Gerda’s gaze- she’s not grinning, or smiling, or… Tonka puts his head down and admires his boots.</p><p></p><p>Sister Lenora has also been visited by Gerda, the two women it seem have much in common- certainly their opinions on foolish men folk that seem to think they have something to prove…</p><p></p><p>The Priestess of Avandra, at Gerda’s insistence, brews up a fresh batch of healing potions, enough for each of the adventurers to take one; Gerda’s spending Douvern’s money in an effort to ensure that her remaining sons return from their next venture in to the Keep. </p><p></p><p>She’s not happy but she’s going to make damn sure that Gokan and Jimmy do not want for anything. In fact unbeknownst to Douvern, or indeed any of the other adventurers, both receive a stern lecture from Gerda about staying safe in the dungeon. </p><p></p><p>For Gokan it goes a little like this-</p><p></p><p>“And keep warm…”</p><p>Gokan nods as Gerda roughly grabs his leather surcoat and attempts to drag it over any gaps where the wind or chill could get in.</p><p>“And look after your brother; he may think he’s tough but…” Gerda sighs.</p><p>Gokan nods.</p><p>“Have you sharpened that?” Gerda nods at Gokan’s hand axe.</p><p>Gokan grunts, grins and nods.</p><p>“Make sure you have.”</p><p>Gokan nods again.</p><p>“Hands.”</p><p>Gokan proffers his hands out flat before him.</p><p>“Nails! Cut them! I don’t know” Gerda slaps the back of Gokan’s right hand.</p><p>Gokan winces and then nods.</p><p>“Turn.”</p><p>Gokan turns his rough hands over.</p><p>Gerda stares down at them.</p><p></p><p>For too long, a tear falls on to Gokan’s open palm.</p><p>The half-orc grunts, gently, more like a sigh.</p><p></p><p>Jimmy’s experience is a lot less subtle.</p><p></p><p>“Mwarm” Jimmy tries again.</p><p>“Mwarm!” He tries again, insistent.</p><p></p><p>Jimmy’s face is bright red.</p><p></p><p>“MWARM!” Once more, this time a mixture of anger and fear…</p><p>Gerda steps back, releasing Jimmy from her bear hug.</p><p></p><p>Jimmy gulps in air, able to breathe again.</p><p></p><p>“I don’t know why you worry so much, I can take care of myself- I’m a lot tougher than Gok…OOF!”</p><p></p><p>Followed a moment later by-</p><p></p><p>“MWARM!”</p><p></p><p>Eventually the adventurers are on their way, the journey back to the Shadow Keep is very familiar for four of the five, Ramm follows his companions.</p><p></p><p>Their passage is silent, or at least quiet, a little chatter here and there- mostly Tonka keeping everyone’s spirit up.</p><p></p><p>Just before midday on the 4th day of the fourth month in the year 2012 the Hard Core adventurers return to the ruins of the Keep on the Shadowfell.</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8045385962/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/8045385962_d315e58fb4_o.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goonalan, post: 6107513, member: 16069"] [CENTER][SIZE="5"]KOTS Part 10d: Return to the Shadow Keep.[/SIZE][/CENTER] “So there are two of them with names beginning with ‘K’?” Jimmy states. Valthruin nods, “that’s right- Sir Keegan was in charge of the Keep, he went mad- slew his family and men. He was eventually trapped in the catacombs by his second in command, a holy warrior of Bahamut- Sir Kalarel, a brave young man who fought valiantly to bring the Keep back under control.” The room goes silent. Ramm shrugs, “what do we care?” The minotaur huffs. Sigur grins and whispers to Tonka, “I like him, good attitude, better than the metal one… ” Valthruin, the sage of Winterhaven, has been hired again, at Gerda’s insistence- just to run through the history of the Keep once more, ensure there’s no clue to be found. Tonka grins at Sigur’s aside- Hal was a little difficult to talk to after all, the dragonborn looks around only to be met by Gerda’s gaze- she’s not grinning, or smiling, or… Tonka puts his head down and admires his boots. Sister Lenora has also been visited by Gerda, the two women it seem have much in common- certainly their opinions on foolish men folk that seem to think they have something to prove… The Priestess of Avandra, at Gerda’s insistence, brews up a fresh batch of healing potions, enough for each of the adventurers to take one; Gerda’s spending Douvern’s money in an effort to ensure that her remaining sons return from their next venture in to the Keep. She’s not happy but she’s going to make damn sure that Gokan and Jimmy do not want for anything. In fact unbeknownst to Douvern, or indeed any of the other adventurers, both receive a stern lecture from Gerda about staying safe in the dungeon. For Gokan it goes a little like this- “And keep warm…” Gokan nods as Gerda roughly grabs his leather surcoat and attempts to drag it over any gaps where the wind or chill could get in. “And look after your brother; he may think he’s tough but…” Gerda sighs. Gokan nods. “Have you sharpened that?” Gerda nods at Gokan’s hand axe. Gokan grunts, grins and nods. “Make sure you have.” Gokan nods again. “Hands.” Gokan proffers his hands out flat before him. “Nails! Cut them! I don’t know” Gerda slaps the back of Gokan’s right hand. Gokan winces and then nods. “Turn.” Gokan turns his rough hands over. Gerda stares down at them. For too long, a tear falls on to Gokan’s open palm. The half-orc grunts, gently, more like a sigh. Jimmy’s experience is a lot less subtle. “Mwarm” Jimmy tries again. “Mwarm!” He tries again, insistent. Jimmy’s face is bright red. “MWARM!” Once more, this time a mixture of anger and fear… Gerda steps back, releasing Jimmy from her bear hug. Jimmy gulps in air, able to breathe again. “I don’t know why you worry so much, I can take care of myself- I’m a lot tougher than Gok…OOF!” Followed a moment later by- “MWARM!” Eventually the adventurers are on their way, the journey back to the Shadow Keep is very familiar for four of the five, Ramm follows his companions. Their passage is silent, or at least quiet, a little chatter here and there- mostly Tonka keeping everyone’s spirit up. Just before midday on the 4th day of the fourth month in the year 2012 the Hard Core adventurers return to the ruins of the Keep on the Shadowfell. [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8045385962/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/8045385962_d315e58fb4_o.png[/img][/url][/CENTER] [/QUOTE]
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