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<blockquote data-quote="Bobitron" data-source="post: 3350834" data-attributes="member: 25479"><p><strong>Chapter Three: Baden's Bluff</strong></p><p></p><p>The gnomish traders prove true to their word, smuggling the heroes into Baden’s Bluff. Entering the cold water of the city’s quay, the heroes prepare to meet their contact to the insurgency.</p><p></p><p>“In my heart, I do not know if this girl is tied in any way to our struggle. But, to live with doubt, that I did not do all I could for her...what if she is special? Not to mention, I could not deny any of you my support when you succeeded in making it into the Blue Sky Traders. My fortune smile on you...on all of us.” Bardin, Blue Sky Trader</p><p></p><p>After a tense meeting with Jodya, the insurgency’s liaison, the heroes sneak down the city’s dark alleys and are soon ambushed by the dark Fell that linger in the fetid water. The creatures swarm up to the docks to do battle and the ensuing racket draws the attention of the orcish patrols. The heroes decided that flight is more important than the fight. Kaela calls up a massive cloud of fog to cover their retreat as they rush for a ruined building in hopes of avoiding attention. Starhl, Kaela, and Jodya linger behind to delay the pursuers as Aislinn and the others flee to safety. Jodya falls behind, sacrificing her life so that the heroes can escape.</p><p></p><p>Chased by the orcs and in some cases badly wounded, the heroes rush down the alleys in an attempt to shake their pursuers. Even Herger’s act of knocking a rotting wall down to slow the orcs can’t stop their relentless march. To make matters worse, the orcs possess a tracker that can smell the very blood Kaela leaves behind. The channeler uses her ability to put the two trackers to sleep as the heroes once again brave the water in an attempt to flee. </p><p></p><p>A young Erenlander comes to the rescue, leading the group into a culvert to escape the pursuit. He reveals himself as Bach Bran, a member of the resistance.</p><p></p><p>“I suppose as long as the Shadow remains, so will people like us, fighting the oppression. Still, risking one's life for a young Dorn girl...that indeed is a story. Even among the insurgents of Baden's Bluff you should be considered Heroes.” –Bach, insurgent of Baden’s Bluff</p><p></p><p>The rest of the insurgents arrive. Murdoch, the leader of the cell, argues with Ibor over the fate of the heroes. Bach had broken protocols by leaping recklessly to their aid. Kaela notices that Aislinn has caught ill. Inspecting her, she finds swollen infected cysts about her body causing a dangerous fever. The heroes explain their as Kaela and Bowen, the insurgent’s healer, work carefully on Aislinn. </p><p></p><p>"We flee the shadow for many reasons. The fact that we travel with an elf and bear arms is reason enough for sure. However, it is not why the shadow is so determined to find us. I am afraid that it is the small one whom we protect. I still do not know much of her story. I only know that she is special. I know that when the shadow wants something this badly, there had to be a very good reason.” –Herger, Hero and Giant</p><p></p><p>Jodya survived her fight on the docks and confirmed the hero’s tale. Murdoch reveals that forces within the town seem to be gathering to counter the hero’s arrival. A decision must be made. The heroes can either flee Baden’s Bluff with the aid of the insurgents, or travel with them to meet the elven representative of Erethor, a potential ally. The matter is considered only briefly as the heroes choose the path that might lead to answers rather than flight. </p><p></p><p>Discussing Aislinn’s plight with Elaural, the heroes pour out their hearts to show the elven envoy the importance of the situation. </p><p></p><p>“The land has directed us to you, Elaural. And I do not think that our faith in you is misplaced. Help us. And know that Aislinn is indeed the Hope. Even if she is not the Hope of the world, she is the Hope that burns in our hearts.” –Kaela of Caft</p><p></p><p>The assembled group falls into argument as the heroes stand and watch helplessly. Some of the insurgents demand that Aislinn should be used as a weapon. Other feel the girl should be hidden from the Shadow. After a tense scene, a decision is made that Aislinn will remain with the heroes and journey to Erethor. Brunhild and Rowan, two fierce insurgents, are chosen to aid the heroes in the quest.</p><p></p><p>As the group prepares to leave, the darkest point in its history is realized. Ibor and Fallax have plotted to steal Aislinn away. </p><p></p><p>“Thank you SO much for protecting myself and Aislinn in our taxing journey, Northman. You fool! Treat me like a dog, will you? As a former scholar of Highwall, I demand respect! And I will have you bastard! Aislinn is now mine and I will control the power that has awoken inside of her. All of my research in the Northlands near Caft's ancestor ring - I know who has awoken! I know what power has taken Aislinn! If you only knew! I will rival a Night King when Aislinn's full power is revealed! As for you, dog, here is repayment for the way you have treated me!” –Fallax, traitorous bastard</p><p></p><p>Fallax calls an orcish patrol down on the heroes as he makes his escape. Murdoch and Lodric pursue, hoping to catch the betrayers in Dulach’s Grove, one of Ibor’s favored hiding places. The heroes struggle against the patrol, refusing to leave the paralyzed Herger behind. A legate arrives on the scene! The fight goes poorly as the heroes battle the overwhelming forces of the Shadow. Both Starhl and Herger fall before the onslaught. The remainder of the heroes slip away, once again relying on flight rather than strength of arms. </p><p></p><p>Murdoch and Lodric catch the betrayers as they flee. Defeated by magic and blades, they fail to stop the treacherous insurgent and the vile scholar.</p><p></p><p>Starhl and Herger are left in the sun, crucified by the Shadow’s best tracker, Widowmaker. Slipping into the caves that overlook the scene, the heroes decide to attempt a rescue. Little do they know that they would face not only the orcs that placed their companions on the poles, but Fell as well! The creatures surge up from the water, seeking the hero’s flesh. </p><p></p><p>"Haha... where does one find companions such as this...” –Starhl, bad motorscooter</p><p></p><p>The elf known as Elaural stops the Fell’s advance for long enough to free the crucified heroes. Kaela calms the murder from the angry orcs and the group flees back into the caves, desperate to follow Aislinn’s trail.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bobitron, post: 3350834, member: 25479"] [B]Chapter Three: Baden's Bluff[/B] The gnomish traders prove true to their word, smuggling the heroes into Baden’s Bluff. Entering the cold water of the city’s quay, the heroes prepare to meet their contact to the insurgency. “In my heart, I do not know if this girl is tied in any way to our struggle. But, to live with doubt, that I did not do all I could for her...what if she is special? Not to mention, I could not deny any of you my support when you succeeded in making it into the Blue Sky Traders. My fortune smile on you...on all of us.” Bardin, Blue Sky Trader After a tense meeting with Jodya, the insurgency’s liaison, the heroes sneak down the city’s dark alleys and are soon ambushed by the dark Fell that linger in the fetid water. The creatures swarm up to the docks to do battle and the ensuing racket draws the attention of the orcish patrols. The heroes decided that flight is more important than the fight. Kaela calls up a massive cloud of fog to cover their retreat as they rush for a ruined building in hopes of avoiding attention. Starhl, Kaela, and Jodya linger behind to delay the pursuers as Aislinn and the others flee to safety. Jodya falls behind, sacrificing her life so that the heroes can escape. Chased by the orcs and in some cases badly wounded, the heroes rush down the alleys in an attempt to shake their pursuers. Even Herger’s act of knocking a rotting wall down to slow the orcs can’t stop their relentless march. To make matters worse, the orcs possess a tracker that can smell the very blood Kaela leaves behind. The channeler uses her ability to put the two trackers to sleep as the heroes once again brave the water in an attempt to flee. A young Erenlander comes to the rescue, leading the group into a culvert to escape the pursuit. He reveals himself as Bach Bran, a member of the resistance. “I suppose as long as the Shadow remains, so will people like us, fighting the oppression. Still, risking one's life for a young Dorn girl...that indeed is a story. Even among the insurgents of Baden's Bluff you should be considered Heroes.” –Bach, insurgent of Baden’s Bluff The rest of the insurgents arrive. Murdoch, the leader of the cell, argues with Ibor over the fate of the heroes. Bach had broken protocols by leaping recklessly to their aid. Kaela notices that Aislinn has caught ill. Inspecting her, she finds swollen infected cysts about her body causing a dangerous fever. The heroes explain their as Kaela and Bowen, the insurgent’s healer, work carefully on Aislinn. "We flee the shadow for many reasons. The fact that we travel with an elf and bear arms is reason enough for sure. However, it is not why the shadow is so determined to find us. I am afraid that it is the small one whom we protect. I still do not know much of her story. I only know that she is special. I know that when the shadow wants something this badly, there had to be a very good reason.” –Herger, Hero and Giant Jodya survived her fight on the docks and confirmed the hero’s tale. Murdoch reveals that forces within the town seem to be gathering to counter the hero’s arrival. A decision must be made. The heroes can either flee Baden’s Bluff with the aid of the insurgents, or travel with them to meet the elven representative of Erethor, a potential ally. The matter is considered only briefly as the heroes choose the path that might lead to answers rather than flight. Discussing Aislinn’s plight with Elaural, the heroes pour out their hearts to show the elven envoy the importance of the situation. “The land has directed us to you, Elaural. And I do not think that our faith in you is misplaced. Help us. And know that Aislinn is indeed the Hope. Even if she is not the Hope of the world, she is the Hope that burns in our hearts.” –Kaela of Caft The assembled group falls into argument as the heroes stand and watch helplessly. Some of the insurgents demand that Aislinn should be used as a weapon. Other feel the girl should be hidden from the Shadow. After a tense scene, a decision is made that Aislinn will remain with the heroes and journey to Erethor. Brunhild and Rowan, two fierce insurgents, are chosen to aid the heroes in the quest. As the group prepares to leave, the darkest point in its history is realized. Ibor and Fallax have plotted to steal Aislinn away. “Thank you SO much for protecting myself and Aislinn in our taxing journey, Northman. You fool! Treat me like a dog, will you? As a former scholar of Highwall, I demand respect! And I will have you bastard! Aislinn is now mine and I will control the power that has awoken inside of her. All of my research in the Northlands near Caft's ancestor ring - I know who has awoken! I know what power has taken Aislinn! If you only knew! I will rival a Night King when Aislinn's full power is revealed! As for you, dog, here is repayment for the way you have treated me!” –Fallax, traitorous bastard Fallax calls an orcish patrol down on the heroes as he makes his escape. Murdoch and Lodric pursue, hoping to catch the betrayers in Dulach’s Grove, one of Ibor’s favored hiding places. The heroes struggle against the patrol, refusing to leave the paralyzed Herger behind. A legate arrives on the scene! The fight goes poorly as the heroes battle the overwhelming forces of the Shadow. Both Starhl and Herger fall before the onslaught. The remainder of the heroes slip away, once again relying on flight rather than strength of arms. Murdoch and Lodric catch the betrayers as they flee. Defeated by magic and blades, they fail to stop the treacherous insurgent and the vile scholar. Starhl and Herger are left in the sun, crucified by the Shadow’s best tracker, Widowmaker. Slipping into the caves that overlook the scene, the heroes decide to attempt a rescue. Little do they know that they would face not only the orcs that placed their companions on the poles, but Fell as well! The creatures surge up from the water, seeking the hero’s flesh. "Haha... where does one find companions such as this...” –Starhl, bad motorscooter The elf known as Elaural stops the Fell’s advance for long enough to free the crucified heroes. Kaela calms the murder from the angry orcs and the group flees back into the caves, desperate to follow Aislinn’s trail. [/QUOTE]
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