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<blockquote data-quote="Iron Chef BBQ" data-source="post: 2973107" data-attributes="member: 1844"><p><strong>Why does it have to be snakes? (run of 04-06-04)</strong></p><p></p><p>Marja dreams that night of fighting. She turns to her right and fights off winged demons with a ferocious claw and bite. She turns to her left and is attacked, but the demons’ thrusts bounce off of her skin. She turns from right to left again and again, and as she does her appearance changes. To the right her hair streaks with copper, her incisors elongate and her nails sharpen and harden. To the left she returns to normal…in her dream.</p><p></p><p>*****************************</p><p>Our adventurers get some much needed sleep although Marja complains of restlessness and doesn’t want to talk much over breakfast. As they share a rather large repast prepared lovingly by Thomas, their hafling cook, who is just so gosh darn excited to have them back, and in one piece, they all feel a burning sensation in their tattoos. Beltray is calling. They hurry over.</p><p></p><p>“Sorry for the abrupt notice,” Beltray apologizes. “I’m a little short staffed.”</p><p>“Is that a dward joke?” Lucre wants to know.</p><p></p><p>Beltray pays no attention. He’s serious this morning. “A hoard of Titan spawn on the edge of town,” he answers. “A squadron of guards will be assigned to you.”</p><p></p><p>Kira looks excited. “You mean we’ll be in charge of them?” she asks.</p><p></p><p>Lucre points to Caerwyn. “Who says he’s in charge of them, raise your hand.”</p><p></p><p>All hands, but Kira’s rise. Caerwyn turns around from perusing the bookshelf. “What?”</p><p></p><p>No time is wasted. They head out toward the Hornswythe River.</p><p></p><p>They approach base camp and are taken to a young Arian man with a tabard across his chest. He salutes which makes several of the group chuckle.</p><p></p><p>“Lt. Marcus Trenton, 3rd army, 47th unit – The Stompers, at your service.” He’s bright and energetic and clearly competent. He shakes each hand as he is introduced and doesn’t seem perturbed by the groups eclectic mix or odd appearance. He blushes each time he looks at one of the women. More chuckles, but then the group get quickly down to business at he gives them the details.</p><p></p><p>The Hornswythe River area is being raided by snakes. He’s unclear of the numbers which makes them nervous, too many to count. It’s clear that something intelligent is directing them. Trenton takes them out to see the squad. They are standing in formation under a billowing flag with the symbol of a boot stomping on a snake. “How appropriate,” Marja whispers to Kalina. She detects a minor magic on the flag. It allows all creatures under it to march at a 30 foot pace. The troop is about 70% men and 30% women, and each member carries a long bow.</p><p></p><p>Lucre strides up and inspects the line. He barks, “Question – fighting one or two intells and a hoard of fodder. What do you aim for? You!” He points to someone in the front row.</p><p></p><p>“The officers, sir!”</p><p></p><p>“And you!” He points to someone else.</p><p></p><p>“The command structure and then the troops, sir!”</p><p></p><p>“Well trained, Trenton,” Lucre comments. “There all yours Caerwyn.” The others all hide snickers behind him.</p><p></p><p>The meet the two second officers, Ens. Kickbarrell Varus, a very young dwarf with only a three inch beard, Ens. Rona Greenleaf, a tall half-elf. Borin shakes each one’s hand. “Nice to meet a fellow dwarf. Nice to meet a fellow elf.”</p><p></p><p>They meet the two sergeants, Lawrence Potter, a human in his late 50’s whose armor and nails are spankingly clean and a tall man with a red beard carrying a long spear. Trenton introduces him as Seamus Longspear.</p><p></p><p>“Do you get your name from your weapon, or your weapon from your name?” Marja asks. </p><p></p><p>“All men call me Longspear. Seamus is the only name I came with,” he answers.</p><p></p><p>Kira perks up. “Do the ladies call you longspear, too?”</p><p></p><p>“I couldn’t say, madam. I wouldn’t want to brag.”</p><p></p><p>As they assemble to march forward, Kalina turns into a hawk. All heads in the front turn to look. Lucre belts out, “Eyes front. Haven’t you ever seen a woman turn into a bird before?” “Sir, no sir!”</p><p></p><p>The scouts move to the front, and the group heads east. After a day and a half of marching Caerwyn and Lucre see black dust on the horizon. They’re close. Kel blesses the group, Kira starts singing, and Marja makes Lucre fly.</p><p></p><p>At 300 ft they see a flock of black birds swooping toward them. Kalina is in front flying as fast as she can. They dive at Kalina, and Lucre flies in to intercept them. Marja touches Borin and sends him flying into the air. He quickly reaches Lucre. The birds are the size of ravens, but they have snakes sprouting out of their shoulders and legs. Three dive at Kalina, and she falls. Lucre sends one spiraling to the ground. He looks rather pleased with himself until he sees two dead birds falling from his cousin’s axe.</p><p></p><p>Kalina lands at Caerwyn's feet bleeding badly. Kel rushes over to heal her.</p><p></p><p>Marja sends lightening bolts into the air killing twelve while Borin swings twice more bringing down two. Kira and Terri pick them off one by one from the ground. They rapidly pick off the remaining seven, but not before Marja and three troopers are injured slightly.</p><p></p><p>Lucre and Borin fly forward to scare up more. As they crest the hill they find that they are on the top of a 100 ft cliff face. Below is an open field with creatures wandering in and out of the woods beyond. They see a pack of wolves, two bears and a pack weasels, all with snakes on them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Iron Chef BBQ, post: 2973107, member: 1844"] [b]Why does it have to be snakes? (run of 04-06-04)[/b] Marja dreams that night of fighting. She turns to her right and fights off winged demons with a ferocious claw and bite. She turns to her left and is attacked, but the demons’ thrusts bounce off of her skin. She turns from right to left again and again, and as she does her appearance changes. To the right her hair streaks with copper, her incisors elongate and her nails sharpen and harden. To the left she returns to normal…in her dream. ***************************** Our adventurers get some much needed sleep although Marja complains of restlessness and doesn’t want to talk much over breakfast. As they share a rather large repast prepared lovingly by Thomas, their hafling cook, who is just so gosh darn excited to have them back, and in one piece, they all feel a burning sensation in their tattoos. Beltray is calling. They hurry over. “Sorry for the abrupt notice,” Beltray apologizes. “I’m a little short staffed.” “Is that a dward joke?” Lucre wants to know. Beltray pays no attention. He’s serious this morning. “A hoard of Titan spawn on the edge of town,” he answers. “A squadron of guards will be assigned to you.” Kira looks excited. “You mean we’ll be in charge of them?” she asks. Lucre points to Caerwyn. “Who says he’s in charge of them, raise your hand.” All hands, but Kira’s rise. Caerwyn turns around from perusing the bookshelf. “What?” No time is wasted. They head out toward the Hornswythe River. They approach base camp and are taken to a young Arian man with a tabard across his chest. He salutes which makes several of the group chuckle. “Lt. Marcus Trenton, 3rd army, 47th unit – The Stompers, at your service.” He’s bright and energetic and clearly competent. He shakes each hand as he is introduced and doesn’t seem perturbed by the groups eclectic mix or odd appearance. He blushes each time he looks at one of the women. More chuckles, but then the group get quickly down to business at he gives them the details. The Hornswythe River area is being raided by snakes. He’s unclear of the numbers which makes them nervous, too many to count. It’s clear that something intelligent is directing them. Trenton takes them out to see the squad. They are standing in formation under a billowing flag with the symbol of a boot stomping on a snake. “How appropriate,” Marja whispers to Kalina. She detects a minor magic on the flag. It allows all creatures under it to march at a 30 foot pace. The troop is about 70% men and 30% women, and each member carries a long bow. Lucre strides up and inspects the line. He barks, “Question – fighting one or two intells and a hoard of fodder. What do you aim for? You!” He points to someone in the front row. “The officers, sir!” “And you!” He points to someone else. “The command structure and then the troops, sir!” “Well trained, Trenton,” Lucre comments. “There all yours Caerwyn.” The others all hide snickers behind him. The meet the two second officers, Ens. Kickbarrell Varus, a very young dwarf with only a three inch beard, Ens. Rona Greenleaf, a tall half-elf. Borin shakes each one’s hand. “Nice to meet a fellow dwarf. Nice to meet a fellow elf.” They meet the two sergeants, Lawrence Potter, a human in his late 50’s whose armor and nails are spankingly clean and a tall man with a red beard carrying a long spear. Trenton introduces him as Seamus Longspear. “Do you get your name from your weapon, or your weapon from your name?” Marja asks. “All men call me Longspear. Seamus is the only name I came with,” he answers. Kira perks up. “Do the ladies call you longspear, too?” “I couldn’t say, madam. I wouldn’t want to brag.” As they assemble to march forward, Kalina turns into a hawk. All heads in the front turn to look. Lucre belts out, “Eyes front. Haven’t you ever seen a woman turn into a bird before?” “Sir, no sir!” The scouts move to the front, and the group heads east. After a day and a half of marching Caerwyn and Lucre see black dust on the horizon. They’re close. Kel blesses the group, Kira starts singing, and Marja makes Lucre fly. At 300 ft they see a flock of black birds swooping toward them. Kalina is in front flying as fast as she can. They dive at Kalina, and Lucre flies in to intercept them. Marja touches Borin and sends him flying into the air. He quickly reaches Lucre. The birds are the size of ravens, but they have snakes sprouting out of their shoulders and legs. Three dive at Kalina, and she falls. Lucre sends one spiraling to the ground. He looks rather pleased with himself until he sees two dead birds falling from his cousin’s axe. Kalina lands at Caerwyn's feet bleeding badly. Kel rushes over to heal her. Marja sends lightening bolts into the air killing twelve while Borin swings twice more bringing down two. Kira and Terri pick them off one by one from the ground. They rapidly pick off the remaining seven, but not before Marja and three troopers are injured slightly. Lucre and Borin fly forward to scare up more. As they crest the hill they find that they are on the top of a 100 ft cliff face. Below is an open field with creatures wandering in and out of the woods beyond. They see a pack of wolves, two bears and a pack weasels, all with snakes on them. [/QUOTE]
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