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<blockquote data-quote="Seravin" data-source="post: 3196858" data-attributes="member: 6783"><p><strong>Once More into the Fray</strong></p><p></p><p><em>The light snow had stopped earlier that morning and a bright patch of clouds announced that the sun was nearly overhead, trying to burn its way through to shine upon the city below. It seemed as if the gods themselves smiled upon the freeing of Latina’s cathedral. Senior Captain Dax Rusuk decided to take it as an omen that he was doing the right thing.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Barely a half-candle ago Captain Jared and his friends had arrived in the glory of the guardian angels. In the halo of glory the younger captain had explained that the sources of evil in the temple had been eradicated and the relics safeguarded. There were still beguiled captives roaming the grounds in the company of the dead however and the young captain intended to go back and free them if possible. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Senior Captain Rusuk considered for only a moment before acquiescing. He was prepared to take Captain Jared’s words of honor over the conniving words of the weasel Merith. There would be a price to pay for that later, but Dax Rusuk was prepared to pay it if necessary. He sent the adventuring captain back with his blessings and a few scrolls of healing and dispelling. He also advised Jared that the Latinan High Priestess, Kerress Raptoran had been arrested the night the cathedral had gone up in flames. They had all grimaced at that but did not seem too surprised. Instead they had taken off as quickly as the scroll could be delivered to them, in the company of a young Latinan acolyte who wanted a chance to help cleanse his temple.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>That was a half-candle ago. A few moments later, a bright pinpoint of light appeared and exploded into a halo of glory announcing the heroes return.</em></p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p><em>Sword House Grounds</em></p><p>Senior Captain Dax Rusuk watched with a touch of awe as Captain Jared thanked the angelic guardians for their service to Corlean, the church, and the Empire. The eagle-headed angels nodded their acceptance and then saluted the mortals before them as they disappeared in a kaliediscope of light.</p><p></p><p>Human and half-elf stared at the fading motes of light that floated gently to the ground like new fallen snow for a moment. It was Jared who broke free of the reverie first and got down to the business at hand.</p><p></p><p>“Thank you for your help, Jack.” He said to the young acolyte who had helped them clear the cathedral grounds. You did a good job.”</p><p></p><p>The acolyte, Jack Ellis, still in the bloodied and stain robes he had worn since the fall of Crown’s Vigil, stood a little straighter. Some of the walking dead he had faced this morning had been friends only two days ago, his high priestess was under arrest, and what little he had gleaned from the strangers indicated that the Duke himself was enscorceled. By any measure Jack Ellis had lived a nightmare.</p><p></p><p>The nightmare was now over. The invaders had been put to flight, the bodies of his slain friends had been put to rest, and these heroes (for there was no other word) were intent on righting the grievous wrongs done to his priestess and liege lord. Jack Ellis resolved himself once again to the Defender and vowed to always remember the example these four exemplars provided. </p><p></p><p>Kellron cocked his head slightly at the acolyte. Therer was a familiar fire in the young man’s gaze and he smiled as he recognized a kindred soul*. “You better check on the other survivors.” He prodded gently. “A familiar presence should help them recover faster.”</p><p></p><p>Jack nodded agreement. “Thank you from me for letting me help. Thanks from my church for your success.” With that the acolyte shook each of their hands before hurrying off.</p><p></p><p>The senior captain was now alone with the four most wanted people in the city. It seemed like a good place to start. “I have to echo what the acolyte said. Thank you from all of us. You did good work and I appreciate it. I also know that the Colonel would appreciate it. You need to know that I have orders to arrest you though and I’m unsure how to resolve this.”</p><p></p><p>Kestral waved a hand in dismissal. “Oh. That. We know. Can you give us a head start?” She asked somewhat mischievously.</p><p></p><p>Rusuk’s grimace quirked into a small smile. “I’m not sure I can. The Duke’s representative is in the Colonel’s office. He’s bound to get bored and come out and hear the good new from someone. </p><p></p><p>Kestral’s bright blue eyes lit up. “Reeaaally?” She drawled. “Who’s the representative.”</p><p></p><p>Rusuk grimaced. “Ker Quentin Merith is here on behalf of the Duke.”</p><p></p><p>Kestral’s impish smile grew with delight. “Wonderful. I’ll go talk to him.” She told the gaping captain. </p><p></p><p>As Kestral made her way to the Colonel’s office, Jallarzi patted the captain’s shoulder. “Don’t worry. “ Consoled the half-elf. “He won’t know what happened.”</p><p></p><p>---</p><p><em>*Every time you save a cathedral, a paladin gains his aura. The characters needed some good news and both Jared and Kellron’s players were pleased that they had inspired someone with their good works.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Seravin, post: 3196858, member: 6783"] [b]Once More into the Fray[/b] [i]The light snow had stopped earlier that morning and a bright patch of clouds announced that the sun was nearly overhead, trying to burn its way through to shine upon the city below. It seemed as if the gods themselves smiled upon the freeing of Latina’s cathedral. Senior Captain Dax Rusuk decided to take it as an omen that he was doing the right thing. Barely a half-candle ago Captain Jared and his friends had arrived in the glory of the guardian angels. In the halo of glory the younger captain had explained that the sources of evil in the temple had been eradicated and the relics safeguarded. There were still beguiled captives roaming the grounds in the company of the dead however and the young captain intended to go back and free them if possible. Senior Captain Rusuk considered for only a moment before acquiescing. He was prepared to take Captain Jared’s words of honor over the conniving words of the weasel Merith. There would be a price to pay for that later, but Dax Rusuk was prepared to pay it if necessary. He sent the adventuring captain back with his blessings and a few scrolls of healing and dispelling. He also advised Jared that the Latinan High Priestess, Kerress Raptoran had been arrested the night the cathedral had gone up in flames. They had all grimaced at that but did not seem too surprised. Instead they had taken off as quickly as the scroll could be delivered to them, in the company of a young Latinan acolyte who wanted a chance to help cleanse his temple. That was a half-candle ago. A few moments later, a bright pinpoint of light appeared and exploded into a halo of glory announcing the heroes return.[/i] --- [i]Sword House Grounds[/i] Senior Captain Dax Rusuk watched with a touch of awe as Captain Jared thanked the angelic guardians for their service to Corlean, the church, and the Empire. The eagle-headed angels nodded their acceptance and then saluted the mortals before them as they disappeared in a kaliediscope of light. Human and half-elf stared at the fading motes of light that floated gently to the ground like new fallen snow for a moment. It was Jared who broke free of the reverie first and got down to the business at hand. “Thank you for your help, Jack.” He said to the young acolyte who had helped them clear the cathedral grounds. You did a good job.” The acolyte, Jack Ellis, still in the bloodied and stain robes he had worn since the fall of Crown’s Vigil, stood a little straighter. Some of the walking dead he had faced this morning had been friends only two days ago, his high priestess was under arrest, and what little he had gleaned from the strangers indicated that the Duke himself was enscorceled. By any measure Jack Ellis had lived a nightmare. The nightmare was now over. The invaders had been put to flight, the bodies of his slain friends had been put to rest, and these heroes (for there was no other word) were intent on righting the grievous wrongs done to his priestess and liege lord. Jack Ellis resolved himself once again to the Defender and vowed to always remember the example these four exemplars provided. Kellron cocked his head slightly at the acolyte. Therer was a familiar fire in the young man’s gaze and he smiled as he recognized a kindred soul*. “You better check on the other survivors.” He prodded gently. “A familiar presence should help them recover faster.” Jack nodded agreement. “Thank you from me for letting me help. Thanks from my church for your success.” With that the acolyte shook each of their hands before hurrying off. The senior captain was now alone with the four most wanted people in the city. It seemed like a good place to start. “I have to echo what the acolyte said. Thank you from all of us. You did good work and I appreciate it. I also know that the Colonel would appreciate it. You need to know that I have orders to arrest you though and I’m unsure how to resolve this.” Kestral waved a hand in dismissal. “Oh. That. We know. Can you give us a head start?” She asked somewhat mischievously. Rusuk’s grimace quirked into a small smile. “I’m not sure I can. The Duke’s representative is in the Colonel’s office. He’s bound to get bored and come out and hear the good new from someone. Kestral’s bright blue eyes lit up. “Reeaaally?” She drawled. “Who’s the representative.” Rusuk grimaced. “Ker Quentin Merith is here on behalf of the Duke.” Kestral’s impish smile grew with delight. “Wonderful. I’ll go talk to him.” She told the gaping captain. As Kestral made her way to the Colonel’s office, Jallarzi patted the captain’s shoulder. “Don’t worry. “ Consoled the half-elf. “He won’t know what happened.” --- [i]*Every time you save a cathedral, a paladin gains his aura. The characters needed some good news and both Jared and Kellron’s players were pleased that they had inspired someone with their good works.[/i] [/QUOTE]
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