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<blockquote data-quote="pogre" data-source="post: 1014395" data-attributes="member: 6588"><p>Episode 06</p><p>Hunting Half-orc</p><p></p><p>The adventurers continued on their journey eventually reaching the great northern city of Norgate. The trading city was bustling with folks of all types and the group settled at a comfortable tavern of the middling sort.</p><p></p><p>“Well, look who made it down for a meal,” Xerk commented</p><p></p><p>Gerhardt was walking slowly across the common room to the adventurers’ table. “I may be a lot of things, but late to breakfast is not one of them.”</p><p></p><p>Laughter rose from the table. </p><p></p><p>“Breakfast for you, but midmeal for the rest of us,” Hilde teased.</p><p></p><p>“My head is just pounding. I must have been really drunk,” Gerhardt noted.</p><p></p><p>“Aye,” Gjord affirmed. “One should not get into a drinking contest with a dwarf and a half-orc.”</p><p></p><p>“You jest,” Gerhardt stated with a challenging tone in his voice.</p><p></p><p>“You wish,” Xerk answered. “He speaks the truth Gerhardt. However, you may take solace in the fact neither the dwarf or half-orc has come down yet.”</p><p></p><p>Inga strode over to the table. “That’s because they are both gone. I fear Skully has gone to hunt that marauding troll.”</p><p></p><p>“What troll?” Gerhardt asked.</p><p></p><p>“The one the merchant from Havern spoke of,” Xerk stated.</p><p></p><p>“Er, I cannot remember,” Gerhardt said sheepishly.</p><p></p><p>“Not surprising,” Xerk continued. “Last night the merchant told us a troll had been ambushing caravans and coaches coming down the old northwest road. He claimed it must have quite a stash.”</p><p></p><p>Inga spoke again, “Skully cannot handle a Troll. It will kill him. We must follow him before he confronts it.”</p><p></p><p>“That half-orc is a rough one,” Gerhardt commented. “If any of us can handle a troll it’s him.”</p><p></p><p>“You must not have ever seen a troll,” Inga said impatiently. “In the north they hunt the hills. When they find a settlement they attack. They rip people to pieces and even if you do strike them their wounds close.”</p><p></p><p>“We should go,” Gjord agreed.</p><p></p><p>“I wish we had more time in the temple,” Hilde said to Inga.</p><p></p><p>“I fear my conversion to Opheria may be one reason Skullringer has left by himself. If he is hurt or killed I would feel so responsible,” Inga answered.</p><p></p><p>“Very well child,” Hilde said. “You must know Skullringer is on a different path than you. This is the new way of your Saga. We will go for the sake of your conscience.”</p><p></p><p>“Thank you sister,” Inga replied. “We must go now. He will be moving very quickly and we have to trail him.”</p><p></p><p>“Where’s the dwarf?” Gjord asked.</p><p></p><p>The midmeal came to their table on heaping platters carried by a young maid. “I don’t think you will see the dwarf anytime soon. He left here last night with some rather unsavory fellows.”</p><p></p><p>“What timing,” Inga complained. “We need to go.”</p><p></p><p>“I would feel better with a specialist in the way of stealth,” Gjord stated.</p><p></p><p>“We need a thief, I agree,” Gerhardt answered.</p><p></p><p>A slightly built elf walked over to the table. “Excuse me, my name is Quarion, and I think I may be able to help.”</p><p></p><p>“We need a specialist in shadowing and stealth,” Gjord stated.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, I know. I overheard your conversation. What is it you offer in return?” Quarion asked.</p><p></p><p>“A fair share in any booty,” Gjord answered.</p><p></p><p>“Well, I am willing,” Quarion stated flatly.</p><p></p><p>“Great,” Gerhardt commented. “Lose a stuntie, gain a tree-hugger.”</p><p></p><p>…..</p><p></p><p>Gjord quickly picked up the half-orc’s trail heading northwest. There was no question Skullringer was moving quickly, although he had stopped to hunt twice. Gjord stopped the group as he spotted some sort of huge bear eating a corpse on the trail ahead.</p><p></p><p>“This may be a damn short trip,” Gerhardt commented softly.</p><p></p><p>“Shut up,” Inga replied harshly.</p><p></p><p>Gjord turned around desperately with his index finger to his lips. Gerhardt smiled. Inga glared at the fighter and then nodded to the ranger. Gjord made a motion to indicate he was going into the deeper woods to try and approach the bear. He moved into the underbrush, but returned quickly. “We’re upwind of it. The bear will smell us shortly, even with his snout buried in that carcass. I cannot get much closer undetected.”</p><p></p><p>“What’s it eating?” Inga asked.</p><p></p><p>“I could not tell,” Gjord answered.</p><p></p><p>“Well, there is only one way to find out what the carcass is and that’s to scare him off of it,” Quarion stated. The elf quickly notched an arrow and fired. The arrow skimmed the beast’s back and it turned and rose on its hindlegs.</p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0301_owlbear.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0301_owlbear_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>“An owlbear!” Gjord yelled what was now obvious to all.</p><p></p><p>The beast made a lumbering sprint at the elf. Inga moved up to meet it.</p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0302_owlbear_charges.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0302_owlbear_charges_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The owlbear loosed two mighty clawed limbs at Inga striking her hard across the torso. The northern woman gasped at the force of the blows. Gerhardt avoided the owlbear’s taloned arms and positioned himself behind the monster.</p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0303_owlbear_flanked.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0303_owlbear_flanked_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Inga landed a heavy blow knocking the bear back a bit. The owlbear paused as though surprised a small female being could bring it so much pain. It tore at Inga with a renewed vengeance. Both claws hit her and the bird-bruin pulled her in for a sharp bite from its beak. Inga fell limply from the owlbear’s grasp.</p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0304_Inga_down.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0304_Inga_down_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Hilde rushed up and healed the new acolyte before the life rushed from her. Inga’s eyes fluttered open and she jumped back to the fight.</p><p></p><p>The owlbear seemed confused by Inga’s return and slapped ineffectively at her. Gerhardt’s efforts were making deep wounds in the beast’s back, but it ignored his assault.</p><p></p><p>Inga howled with primordial passion and sent her weapon crashing into the owlbear’s side. She twisted the blade up, screaming the entire time. As the owlbear fell forward, Inga dodged to one side and brought the blade down again on its neck.</p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0305_owlbear_killed.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0305_owlbear_killed_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The group stared at Inga in awe.</p><p></p><p>“Save some of that for the troll,” Gerhardt commented.</p><p></p><p>Gjord was already inspecting what the owlbear had been feasting on. “It’s not humanoid. Looks like a pretty good-sized deer. Possibly Skullringer’s leftovers.”</p><p></p><p>Inga sighed in relief.</p><p></p><p>“If he paused to hunt,” Gjord continued, “we may have a chance to catch up with him.”</p><p></p><p>“Let’s go then,” Hilde stated.</p><p></p><p>…..</p><p></p><p>The next day in the mid afternoon Gjord stopped the party. “There’s a camp ahead,” he whispered back to the group.</p><p></p><p>“Skullringer?” Inga asked expectantly.</p><p></p><p>“Doubtful,” Gjord answered. “They have a big fire going. They’re in no hurry.”</p><p></p><p>“Hey, there’s a woman,” Gerhardt said. “I’m going to ask if she’s seen my ugly friend.”</p><p></p><p>“Wait,” Hilde commanded.</p><p></p><p>Gerhardt went ahead and called out to the woman.</p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0306_Gerhardt_scares_widow.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0306_Gerhardt_scares_widow_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p>“Excuse me. We’re looking for a friend. He’s a great big half-orc that carries a huge club and …”</p><p></p><p>The woman screamed loudly and dropped some wood she was carrying. She turned from the party and ran into the woods.</p><p></p><p>“Nice going Gerhardt!” Hilde reprimanded.</p><p></p><p>“I’d say she saw him,” Gerhardt stated with a smile.</p><p></p><p>Xerk worked his way to the front of the group. Moving into the clearing he called out to the woman,” Please we need to ask you a few questions. We intend you no harm I swear it.” The cleric pitched his sword down symbolically. “Please speak to me.”</p><p></p><p>The woman poked her head out from behind a birch tree.</p><p><a href="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0307_xerk_speaks_to_widow.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0307_xerk_speaks_to_widow_th.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>“Go away!” she shouted at Xerk.</p><p></p><p>“I will very soon madam,” he answered. “I just need to know if you have seen the half-orc we are tracking?”</p><p></p><p>“Seen him?” she screamed hysterically. “He killed my husband!” She fell to her knees dissolving into sobs.</p><p></p><p>To be continued…</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pogre, post: 1014395, member: 6588"] Episode 06 Hunting Half-orc The adventurers continued on their journey eventually reaching the great northern city of Norgate. The trading city was bustling with folks of all types and the group settled at a comfortable tavern of the middling sort. “Well, look who made it down for a meal,” Xerk commented Gerhardt was walking slowly across the common room to the adventurers’ table. “I may be a lot of things, but late to breakfast is not one of them.” Laughter rose from the table. “Breakfast for you, but midmeal for the rest of us,” Hilde teased. “My head is just pounding. I must have been really drunk,” Gerhardt noted. “Aye,” Gjord affirmed. “One should not get into a drinking contest with a dwarf and a half-orc.” “You jest,” Gerhardt stated with a challenging tone in his voice. “You wish,” Xerk answered. “He speaks the truth Gerhardt. However, you may take solace in the fact neither the dwarf or half-orc has come down yet.” Inga strode over to the table. “That’s because they are both gone. I fear Skully has gone to hunt that marauding troll.” “What troll?” Gerhardt asked. “The one the merchant from Havern spoke of,” Xerk stated. “Er, I cannot remember,” Gerhardt said sheepishly. “Not surprising,” Xerk continued. “Last night the merchant told us a troll had been ambushing caravans and coaches coming down the old northwest road. He claimed it must have quite a stash.” Inga spoke again, “Skully cannot handle a Troll. It will kill him. We must follow him before he confronts it.” “That half-orc is a rough one,” Gerhardt commented. “If any of us can handle a troll it’s him.” “You must not have ever seen a troll,” Inga said impatiently. “In the north they hunt the hills. When they find a settlement they attack. They rip people to pieces and even if you do strike them their wounds close.” “We should go,” Gjord agreed. “I wish we had more time in the temple,” Hilde said to Inga. “I fear my conversion to Opheria may be one reason Skullringer has left by himself. If he is hurt or killed I would feel so responsible,” Inga answered. “Very well child,” Hilde said. “You must know Skullringer is on a different path than you. This is the new way of your Saga. We will go for the sake of your conscience.” “Thank you sister,” Inga replied. “We must go now. He will be moving very quickly and we have to trail him.” “Where’s the dwarf?” Gjord asked. The midmeal came to their table on heaping platters carried by a young maid. “I don’t think you will see the dwarf anytime soon. He left here last night with some rather unsavory fellows.” “What timing,” Inga complained. “We need to go.” “I would feel better with a specialist in the way of stealth,” Gjord stated. “We need a thief, I agree,” Gerhardt answered. A slightly built elf walked over to the table. “Excuse me, my name is Quarion, and I think I may be able to help.” “We need a specialist in shadowing and stealth,” Gjord stated. “Yes, I know. I overheard your conversation. What is it you offer in return?” Quarion asked. “A fair share in any booty,” Gjord answered. “Well, I am willing,” Quarion stated flatly. “Great,” Gerhardt commented. “Lose a stuntie, gain a tree-hugger.” ….. Gjord quickly picked up the half-orc’s trail heading northwest. There was no question Skullringer was moving quickly, although he had stopped to hunt twice. Gjord stopped the group as he spotted some sort of huge bear eating a corpse on the trail ahead. “This may be a damn short trip,” Gerhardt commented softly. “Shut up,” Inga replied harshly. Gjord turned around desperately with his index finger to his lips. Gerhardt smiled. Inga glared at the fighter and then nodded to the ranger. Gjord made a motion to indicate he was going into the deeper woods to try and approach the bear. He moved into the underbrush, but returned quickly. “We’re upwind of it. The bear will smell us shortly, even with his snout buried in that carcass. I cannot get much closer undetected.” “What’s it eating?” Inga asked. “I could not tell,” Gjord answered. “Well, there is only one way to find out what the carcass is and that’s to scare him off of it,” Quarion stated. The elf quickly notched an arrow and fired. The arrow skimmed the beast’s back and it turned and rose on its hindlegs. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0301_owlbear.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0301_owlbear_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] “An owlbear!” Gjord yelled what was now obvious to all. The beast made a lumbering sprint at the elf. Inga moved up to meet it. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0302_owlbear_charges.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0302_owlbear_charges_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The owlbear loosed two mighty clawed limbs at Inga striking her hard across the torso. The northern woman gasped at the force of the blows. Gerhardt avoided the owlbear’s taloned arms and positioned himself behind the monster. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0303_owlbear_flanked.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0303_owlbear_flanked_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Inga landed a heavy blow knocking the bear back a bit. The owlbear paused as though surprised a small female being could bring it so much pain. It tore at Inga with a renewed vengeance. Both claws hit her and the bird-bruin pulled her in for a sharp bite from its beak. Inga fell limply from the owlbear’s grasp. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0304_Inga_down.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0304_Inga_down_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Hilde rushed up and healed the new acolyte before the life rushed from her. Inga’s eyes fluttered open and she jumped back to the fight. The owlbear seemed confused by Inga’s return and slapped ineffectively at her. Gerhardt’s efforts were making deep wounds in the beast’s back, but it ignored his assault. Inga howled with primordial passion and sent her weapon crashing into the owlbear’s side. She twisted the blade up, screaming the entire time. As the owlbear fell forward, Inga dodged to one side and brought the blade down again on its neck. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0305_owlbear_killed.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0305_owlbear_killed_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The group stared at Inga in awe. “Save some of that for the troll,” Gerhardt commented. Gjord was already inspecting what the owlbear had been feasting on. “It’s not humanoid. Looks like a pretty good-sized deer. Possibly Skullringer’s leftovers.” Inga sighed in relief. “If he paused to hunt,” Gjord continued, “we may have a chance to catch up with him.” “Let’s go then,” Hilde stated. ….. The next day in the mid afternoon Gjord stopped the party. “There’s a camp ahead,” he whispered back to the group. “Skullringer?” Inga asked expectantly. “Doubtful,” Gjord answered. “They have a big fire going. They’re in no hurry.” “Hey, there’s a woman,” Gerhardt said. “I’m going to ask if she’s seen my ugly friend.” “Wait,” Hilde commanded. Gerhardt went ahead and called out to the woman. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0306_Gerhardt_scares_widow.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0306_Gerhardt_scares_widow_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] “Excuse me. We’re looking for a friend. He’s a great big half-orc that carries a huge club and …” The woman screamed loudly and dropped some wood she was carrying. She turned from the party and ran into the woods. “Nice going Gerhardt!” Hilde reprimanded. “I’d say she saw him,” Gerhardt stated with a smile. Xerk worked his way to the front of the group. Moving into the clearing he called out to the woman,” Please we need to ask you a few questions. We intend you no harm I swear it.” The cleric pitched his sword down symbolically. “Please speak to me.” The woman poked her head out from behind a birch tree. [URL=http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0307_xerk_speaks_to_widow.jpg][IMG]http://www.compet-edge.com/story_hour_2/0307_xerk_speaks_to_widow_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] “Go away!” she shouted at Xerk. “I will very soon madam,” he answered. “I just need to know if you have seen the half-orc we are tracking?” “Seen him?” she screamed hysterically. “He killed my husband!” She fell to her knees dissolving into sobs. To be continued… [/QUOTE]
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