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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 7527937" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>SHADOW WAR</p><p>SEGMENT 023</p><p>“….ENTER INTO THE DARKNESS”</p><p>11/24/18</p><p></p><p></p><p>LHARVION 20, 1003</p><p></p><p>Dorque’s wide frame makes going down this manufactured ledge a slow process. He doesn’t fall but he is overly careful going down. He also lacks the improved sight the others have. The weasel hops to and fro with ease. Tabask and Xar see better than most and can see much of the opening which confuses them.</p><p></p><p>Tabask expected a rough and steaming stone cap. Most of the outer edges are hidden in deep shadows that his low-light vision can not see through but the center is well lit by the five moons that are up as the night’s darkness set in. Two of the moons are nearly full.</p><p></p><p>Going further down the ledge Tabask is further confused. He can now clearly see the center of the caldron. It is not rough steamy stone…. It is smooth- worked carefully. What have they walked into?</p><p>The weasel becomes more excited and hurries past them. Xar calls out to them but gets no answer.</p><p></p><p>“Your companion is going to alert anyone here that we are coming.” Says Tabask as he begins to search for threats in the deep shadows. Instead he sees a few flickers or glints of metal. What is this ?!?</p><p></p><p>Moving slowly…. Tabask and Xar begin to see what they are entering…. A roughly circular space that is about 120 feet across. On the outer edges are dozens… hundreds of crates, large vases with weapons, statues, piles of coins and gems….. the collected Pirate treasure of legend. It is in part what Captain Lucious was looking for.</p><p></p><p>They turn quickly as a clatter is made. Out runs the weasel with something shiny in its mouth. A coin. It places it into “its” pocket on Xar’s vest then hurries back into the darkness.</p><p></p><p>“I can’t believe it.” Tabask quietly states.</p><p></p><p>=Darsk para drelco=</p><p></p><p>“Your eyes are seeing true.” Translates Xar…. “Draconic.”</p><p></p><p>Five scaly tall figures step from the deep dakness into the moon light. =Taulk van greetak.=</p><p></p><p>“What are we doing here.” Translates the kobold.</p><p></p><p>“Explore… and Plunder.” States the warforged.</p><p></p><p>Tabask turns and gives an angry glare and waves his finger. “Let me do the talking.” He turns back and now there is another similar creature. Where the first ones were light blue, slender and carried staffs, this one is their height and wears armor with a sword and shield. Are there more?</p><p></p><p>=Bree Tark Heden=</p><p></p><p>“Why come to the volcano?”</p><p></p><p>“Tell them we are exploring and lost.”</p><p></p><p>=Sarz no Tal. No Tal Tai=</p><p></p><p>“Oh crap. They said we are not exploring.”</p><p></p><p>“You can speak our language?” asks Tabask.</p><p></p><p>One of the three toed gaunt creatures forward. “Some. We are taught this….if one came.”</p><p></p><p>“Came? You were expecting us?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes. Vespar knew you would come.”</p><p></p><p>“We mean no harm.”</p><p></p><p>Silence.</p><p></p><p>“What is your names.”</p><p></p><p>“I am Tabask Andorin of Khorvaire.”</p><p></p><p>“Welcome Tabask Andorin of Khorvaire.”</p><p></p><p>“I am Xargrolst of Zilargo.”</p><p></p><p>“Welcome Xargrolst of Zilargo.”</p><p></p><p>Everyone turns to Dorque. “Dorque. Soldier and warrior.”</p><p></p><p>“Welcome Dorque of Soldier and warrior.”</p><p></p><p>Pause.</p><p></p><p>“Who are your fourth member? The one exploring the collection?”</p><p></p><p>“Fourth? Oh- you mean Xar’s companion.” Reliezes Tabask.</p><p></p><p>Xar speaks for him. “Sarfuold of Zilargo.”</p><p></p><p>“Welcome Sarfuold of Zilargo. Do not hurt yourself on that.”</p><p></p><p>And with that another crash and sounds of things spilling on the stone floor.</p><p></p><p>The conversation is briefly broken up as a parakeet flies down to the leading creature. It tweets and chirps then flies off into the darkness.</p><p></p><p>“How long have you been here?” asks Tabask.</p><p></p><p>“Our clutch has been here…. Many years. Some clutches… 30…. Others less than 20.”</p><p></p><p>“Have you been watching us?” asks Xar.</p><p></p><p>“Yes. We had hoped you would not come.”</p><p></p><p>“Why? Are you afraid of us? There is no reason to fear us.”</p><p></p><p>“Plunder” Dorque quietly says.</p><p></p><p>“What is Plunder?”</p><p></p><p>“Ah…. Trade.” Lies Xar.</p><p></p><p>“Vespar did not think you were here to trade. She thought you were here to steal.”</p><p></p><p>“Who is Vespar?”</p><p></p><p>“She will be here soon. We have called to her.”</p><p></p><p>Pause</p><p></p><p>“What are your names?”</p><p></p><p>“I am known as Pin. This is Min, Zin, Quin and Sin. This one (the armored one) is Tawn.”</p><p></p><p>“Well met Min, Quin, Sin, Zin, and Tawn. And to yourself- Pin.”</p><p></p><p>Tabask’s fear of the volcano leaps to mind. There is a tremor on the floor. He kneels down and feels the stone for heat. Nothing burning. But another tremble. Suddenly there is a crashing sound and a wave of tumbling gems and coins as the Dire weasel charges from a crates and a bowl of goods recently collected. He runs and hides behind Xar and stares sniffing into the air at the direction he just came from.</p><p></p><p>Tabask stares into the darkness. Nothing. The trembles on the stone are growing stronger. Then whites of eyes can be seen in the darkness.</p><p></p><p>“I am Vespar.”</p><p></p><p>A gargantuan Green Dragon steps out of the darkness. “I thought you were here to steal also. Even to ‘plunder’ as your companion stated. Let us talk about this.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 7527937, member: 9255"] SHADOW WAR SEGMENT 023 “….ENTER INTO THE DARKNESS” 11/24/18 LHARVION 20, 1003 Dorque’s wide frame makes going down this manufactured ledge a slow process. He doesn’t fall but he is overly careful going down. He also lacks the improved sight the others have. The weasel hops to and fro with ease. Tabask and Xar see better than most and can see much of the opening which confuses them. Tabask expected a rough and steaming stone cap. Most of the outer edges are hidden in deep shadows that his low-light vision can not see through but the center is well lit by the five moons that are up as the night’s darkness set in. Two of the moons are nearly full. Going further down the ledge Tabask is further confused. He can now clearly see the center of the caldron. It is not rough steamy stone…. It is smooth- worked carefully. What have they walked into? The weasel becomes more excited and hurries past them. Xar calls out to them but gets no answer. “Your companion is going to alert anyone here that we are coming.” Says Tabask as he begins to search for threats in the deep shadows. Instead he sees a few flickers or glints of metal. What is this ?!? Moving slowly…. Tabask and Xar begin to see what they are entering…. A roughly circular space that is about 120 feet across. On the outer edges are dozens… hundreds of crates, large vases with weapons, statues, piles of coins and gems….. the collected Pirate treasure of legend. It is in part what Captain Lucious was looking for. They turn quickly as a clatter is made. Out runs the weasel with something shiny in its mouth. A coin. It places it into “its” pocket on Xar’s vest then hurries back into the darkness. “I can’t believe it.” Tabask quietly states. =Darsk para drelco= “Your eyes are seeing true.” Translates Xar…. “Draconic.” Five scaly tall figures step from the deep dakness into the moon light. =Taulk van greetak.= “What are we doing here.” Translates the kobold. “Explore… and Plunder.” States the warforged. Tabask turns and gives an angry glare and waves his finger. “Let me do the talking.” He turns back and now there is another similar creature. Where the first ones were light blue, slender and carried staffs, this one is their height and wears armor with a sword and shield. Are there more? =Bree Tark Heden= “Why come to the volcano?” “Tell them we are exploring and lost.” =Sarz no Tal. No Tal Tai= “Oh crap. They said we are not exploring.” “You can speak our language?” asks Tabask. One of the three toed gaunt creatures forward. “Some. We are taught this….if one came.” “Came? You were expecting us?” “Yes. Vespar knew you would come.” “We mean no harm.” Silence. “What is your names.” “I am Tabask Andorin of Khorvaire.” “Welcome Tabask Andorin of Khorvaire.” “I am Xargrolst of Zilargo.” “Welcome Xargrolst of Zilargo.” Everyone turns to Dorque. “Dorque. Soldier and warrior.” “Welcome Dorque of Soldier and warrior.” Pause. “Who are your fourth member? The one exploring the collection?” “Fourth? Oh- you mean Xar’s companion.” Reliezes Tabask. Xar speaks for him. “Sarfuold of Zilargo.” “Welcome Sarfuold of Zilargo. Do not hurt yourself on that.” And with that another crash and sounds of things spilling on the stone floor. The conversation is briefly broken up as a parakeet flies down to the leading creature. It tweets and chirps then flies off into the darkness. “How long have you been here?” asks Tabask. “Our clutch has been here…. Many years. Some clutches… 30…. Others less than 20.” “Have you been watching us?” asks Xar. “Yes. We had hoped you would not come.” “Why? Are you afraid of us? There is no reason to fear us.” “Plunder” Dorque quietly says. “What is Plunder?” “Ah…. Trade.” Lies Xar. “Vespar did not think you were here to trade. She thought you were here to steal.” “Who is Vespar?” “She will be here soon. We have called to her.” Pause “What are your names?” “I am known as Pin. This is Min, Zin, Quin and Sin. This one (the armored one) is Tawn.” “Well met Min, Quin, Sin, Zin, and Tawn. And to yourself- Pin.” Tabask’s fear of the volcano leaps to mind. There is a tremor on the floor. He kneels down and feels the stone for heat. Nothing burning. But another tremble. Suddenly there is a crashing sound and a wave of tumbling gems and coins as the Dire weasel charges from a crates and a bowl of goods recently collected. He runs and hides behind Xar and stares sniffing into the air at the direction he just came from. Tabask stares into the darkness. Nothing. The trembles on the stone are growing stronger. Then whites of eyes can be seen in the darkness. “I am Vespar.” A gargantuan Green Dragon steps out of the darkness. “I thought you were here to steal also. Even to ‘plunder’ as your companion stated. Let us talk about this.” [/QUOTE]
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