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<blockquote data-quote="tariff" data-source="post: 2850568" data-attributes="member: 18635"><p><strong>THE DEATH OF POACHER</strong></p><p>Rizzit turns round to Poacher "Why the <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> are you following us Poacher? you wouldn’t listen to anyone and still set a fire, you could be responsible for the deaths of many innocent people in this town, I for one am sick of your presence, you are worse than the creatures that have done this to us. I am so sick of you <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing things up for other people you worthless piece of <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. You just do as you please without considering others, what if Spars real body gets burnt in your fire? I am the only one with a real body that can stand fire but none of us as puppets stands a chance if it takes hold and we get trapped" Rizzit snarls at the puppet ranger “I tell you I am so <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing mad at you this time I have a mind to chop you into <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing matchsticks right now"</p><p>"And I don't think there is any that would try to stop you Rizzit" says Coleridge. The bard turns to Poacher "You have shown wanton disregard for everyone and everything around you Poacher, when it was just your mouth shooting off that was different, you were as inept with that as with your bow, but now it is your actions which willfully endanger others and ourselves"</p><p>Feng snorts "So... what you're saying is...Poacher is a worthless but-wad and a tosser to boot?. This aint front page news, Rizz"</p><p>Rizzit nods.</p><p>"You want that we off him right now?" asks Feng.</p><p>Rizzit nods again "yeah I have had enough, he needs stopping before he sets more fires"</p><p>Feng drops the slingshot and moves towards Poacher - is eyes fixed in a hard stare. "I reckon we should tie the bastard up and drop him in his own fire. End of the road, Poacher - time to die".</p><p>Limara flicks her razor open...</p><p>Beltain smiles a little - not his normal smile - this one does not seem warm but there is fire behind it.</p><p>Poacher looks back at the rest of the party "I do as i <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing please without considering others? You <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing hypocrite! Mister, <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> you all I’m off to wander like a <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> around the dungeon! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. "</p><p>Poacher continues to rant "You're <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing attacking a comrade in cold blood! Mwahahahahahahahaha. That's an evil act! I win! You're doing evil! I <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing knew it! Evil i tells you! EVIL!"</p><p>Poacher prepares to defend himself. As he does so he cackles insanely. Repeating the word 'evil' over and over again. The few marbles that he has left appear to spill liberally upon the ground.</p><p>Feng seems to hear the call of his violated cojones as he gathers himself for the charge..."Why don't you beg for mercy, Poacher. It won't stop me, but it will be a laugh to off you while you're on you're knees."</p><p>Poacher babbles "Evil! Evil! Evil! Evil! Evil! Kekekekekekekekekek. EVIL!"</p><p>"Don't you have any shame, Poacher? Children are likely to be harmed or even killed but you mad antics" shouts Beltain "Aren't you sorry for what you've done?"</p><p>Limara interjects "..comrades.... you lost the privilege of calling us comrades Poacher. We have all given you more than one chance to kerb your ways, but you have spurned them all. What’s more , its not cold blood... quite the contrary,our blood is boiling.."</p><p>"EVIL. EVIL. EVIL. EVIL. EVIL. EEEEEEVVVVVVIIIIILLL."</p><p>Coleridge looks directly at Poacher "It seems like the majority has spoken Poacher, you will be tolerated here no longer....Nor will we allow you to inflict yourself on any other hapless beings.."</p><p>"Neighbours “ says Sparhawk “Whilst I understand your motives, I will not be party to murder. If Poachers antics have caused injury or death to anyone in this town then it is up to the local magistrate to pass justice upon him. I do not condone his actions but will not stand here whilst you all commit murder....yes that is what this is neighbours cold blooded murder and for shame on you, I was under the impression that there was some honor within this party...I see not, when five of you are willing to surround and kill a former companion in cold blood"</p><p>"You call it murder, we call it justice.” Interjects Limara "...and don’t forget that we were made deputies by Aldo, so we are acting within the law.... "</p><p>"No Limara , you are a deputy not a judge, you do not have the right to pass sentence.....and if thou wishes to be fully within the law, pray tell me the charges against Poacher which warrant this town passing the death penalty?"</p><p>Limara retorts "Poacher has raped, stolen and defiled people whilst being a group member. He does what he pleases, being both lawless and evil. Now he has endangered us again and the rest of the town. "</p><p>Sparhawk shakes his head "You are no judge and as a deputy surely your first duty is to the letter of the law....which let me remind you states everyone is subject to a fair trial"</p><p>"You are outvoted Spar... and i do not have to answer to you. My duty is to my faith and as far as I’m concerned i am acting within the law."</p><p>"It is not a question of votes Limara...You do whatever, I will not be party to murder, and if you get hauled in , my honor will permit me to stand forth and say what i know"</p><p>Limara replies "Rizzit and Feng, Coleridge and Beltain feel the same ... why do you defend a man that has no redeemable features. ?"</p><p>" I am not defending Poacher, I am against your methods"</p><p>Limara nods "I will be reporting everything that has happened, to Aldo... i hope you will be there to witness it... if we don’t all burn to death that is.."</p><p>"Good and if you are dragged in for murder, my vow of honor will see me testify against you" replies Sparhawk. "I am making my point clear , and will have no part of this.....any way you slice it , it is murder, and 5 against 1 ?.....I see how much honor is left here. I am a Knight of the Garrison to the Throne, and I stand by mine oath the day I received my spurs and my sword...I believe in honor and in justice, but I will not be party to a murder nor to a lynch mob</p><p>Beltain continues to question Poacher “What have you got to say for yourself Poacher? Don't you understand innocents could die because of your action?”</p><p>Poacher continues to caper mockingly. "Evil. Evil. Evil. Evil. Evil. Evil."</p><p>Coleridge moves forward razor glinting evilly "Looks like i will once again have to take the practical, necessary course... I take no pleasure in this Poacher, but you have become a liability to us and a danger to all around you, the actions i take against you are no different than i would against a monster endangering others" Coleridge completely fails to connect as the ranger continues to caper in front of him</p><p>Feng moves forward and strikes at Poacher, Poacher avoids the attack.</p><p>Poacher cackles as he turns to run "Hahahahahaha. You attacked me in cold blood you EVIL types. MURDER! MURDER! EVIL! EVIL!…Aaaaaaargh! Help! Help! Murder! Murder!"</p><p>Coleridge, Rizzit and Feng all strike at the puppet Poacher, their knives cutting at his wooden frame.</p><p>Poacher collapses in a heap of wooden limbs..</p><p>Coleridge, Feng and Rizzit all feel exhilaration as they hack Poacher down...for the first time in puppet form they feel truly alive!....it feels goooood. The smoke from the fire Poacher started seems to be spreading...there also seems to be a fog....</p><p>Beltain grabs Limara's hand and calls to the others "Come on, leave the pitiful toy. We must find a way into the Silversmith's and regain our bodies". He starts off fast to the South East half-pulling Limara.</p><p> "I really, really hate this place" he mutters under his breath "and the fog most of all"</p><p>Coleridge heads on toward the silversmith, his head filled with conflicting emotions of regret and exhilaration and glee... he cackles briefly somewhat reminiscent of poacher "kekeke" before letting his head flop forward and bang against his chest as he runs</p><p>Sparhawk stops looking at his companions, he can scarce believe what he has just witnessed. Sparhawk walks back and drags Poachers wooden form back under cover of the tree "Rest well my troubled friend, I hope you will be safe here and I can return you to your proper form for a proper burial" he stands and salutes his fallen comrade , then heads to the silvermiths</p><p>Beltain turns to Sparhawk “Poacher was an evil. cowardly bastard and would curse you from his grave, if he had one, for trying to corrupt his memory, Sparhawk. Remember him as he was not as you would have wanted him to be. Give him some credit for sticking to his ideals without swerving - you can respect that - just as you should hate what those ideals were. If you want to remember him then remember what he said of you "And as for you Spar you righteous <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />, it make no change when you're having nothing to do with me. You never <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing have you turncoat. Not even when i stood by you and healed your <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing stupid spavined nag. 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All you <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing do is stand by and let these shower of <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />s attack me and you raise not a <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing finger. Well <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />ing you you turncoat. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> You you AND the horse you rode in on."</p><p>As the party leave Poachers wooden corpse, Sparhawk notices it is suddenly surrounded by sparkles...the puppet corpse then implodes into a pile of sawdust...</p><p>Limara shakes her wooden head... "it is a shame that he would not or could not control his actions....we could not let him destroy us all with his lawless and evil actions......'I'm sorry it came to this poacher, goodbye'.." Limara drags the sack behind her as she trudges off after the others.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>THE SILVERSMITHS</strong></p><p>The party proceeds to the Silversmiths... In good time they arrive there. The door to the shop swings ajar.. it seems someone has been here, The party enter. Inside the Silversmiths the puppet party do a thorough search for anything of interest, specifically the Silver needles the party had witnessed the carrionettes using. They find a box that is full of them, a 100 or more Silver Needles. No-one is inside the silversmiths. Eager to find their bodies they exit the shop and place the needles in the sack..</p><p>Outside the silversmiths Beltain muses “If I had just got a human body after being in a wooden body for ages I would want to taste the delights of true living.” He glances significantly at Limara. “My second choices would be the Baker or the Brewer or perhaps the tavern.” Beltain smells the air "The fire is spreading and we need to move fast but" he pauses "should we not pause and repair such damage as we can before we continue?"</p><p>Sparhawk shakes his wooden head "Let us make haste and find our true bodies neighbours, there is little we can repair, and we not much use in these tiny wooden bodies.....unless of course you want to add fuel to the flames"</p><p>"Well felatio wanted to rule the town so maybe try the constabulary first?" says Rizzit.</p><p>Limara hands Beltain the sack. " Can you carry this for me sugar, that way i can be ready to fire the sling if we need to. Thanks" Limara gets a marble loaded ready in the sling and follows behind Feng and Col as they walk down the road.. "Ok boys we're loaded and ready....if we are heading for the constables abode i think we should check all the buildings on route, it would save time... and my 'ikkle feet" She continues "Spar is right, we do need to get this done fast... the fire will burn down more of the town the longer we take.............ok, just grasping at optimistic straws here but, as it said that the only thing that will destroy 'Felatio', nice name Rizzit, is fire...he's got to be rather worried about now "</p><p>Beltain looks down at the sack, suddenly thrust into his hands, he shrugs and slings it over his shoulder. "Thanks Princess, glad to be a help" he adds pretending to be annoyed</p><p>Coleridge speaks "It would be my guess that Figlio is gathering the people who are now possessed by the evil entities somewhere so he can organize his next action.. he will need somewhere quite large to gather people together, somewhere like the theatre or the town square would be my guess. I'm in no hurry to get in that theatre again so i'm going to check the town square."</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>SEARCHING FOR THEMSELVES</strong></p><p>The party decides to split to search for their bodies.</p><p>Beltain goes to check out the Brewers, Limara waits outside. Rizzit goes to the constabulary, Coleridge & Sparhawk head to the Town square, Feng goes to the bakers.</p><p>Beltain enters the Brewers. Inside he is shocked to see a familiar figure. Feng. The half orc moves slowly, jerkily, around the shop. He hasn’t noticed the puppet Beltain. Beltain slips back outside…eager to find the puppet Feng.</p><p>Feng emerges from the bakers..he shrugs "Nuffin in there" He sees Beltain signaling maniacally to him from outside the brewers.</p><p>Feng runs over, he notices Beltains agitation "Whats wrong" he snorts. Limara steps out of the shadows in the street and goes to join Beltain & Feng outside the brewers.</p><p>The Feng body moves in jerky movements and mutters away to himself, unaware of Feng, Limara and Beltains puppet bodies watching him..he seems to be going through phrases, as if trying to learn them "Would you like some beer?", "A pleasant day dont you think", "Are you new in town?", "Yes, i agree"</p><p>Feng can hardly contain his anger...he moves forward and throws a Silver Needle at his giant body. The needle hits, but the half orc Feng seems unaffected. He lurches angrily forward toward the Beltain, Limara & Feng puppets.</p><p>Limara also throws a silver needle at Feng, she also hits, this time, the half orc slumps to the floor unconscious.</p><p>The puppet Feng rushes forward to his unconscious body...he stabs another silver needle into his neck.... Suddenly the puppet Feng collapses on the floor...all is still for a minute, then the Half-Orc Feng opens his eyes ".....Im...Back." Feng stands up and Roars "NO SOMEONE WILL PAY…I AM FENG!"</p><p>"Carry us to our bodies Feng... you are quicker and stronger than us..." suggests Limara.</p><p>"Yes...good idea Limara" says Feng as he moves forward and scoops her up in his large half orc hands. He also picks up Beltain.</p><p>Rizzit enters the constabulary. He also sees someone he recognizes…. Coleridge. Coleridge seems to be in the same state as Feng. He moves in jerky movements. He seems to be just looking about the place, and mumbles jumbled phrases to himself “yes I’m sure I can help you with that”, “No, not at this time”. The puppet Rizzit leaves the constabulary before he is seen, he decides to go find Coleridge to inform him he has located his real body. Rizzit makes his way to the town square, Coleridge had stated he was heading there. In the town square Rizzit spies several children playing. Across the other side of the square he spots Coleridge and not far behind him Sparhawk. Rizzit waves at Coleridge, motions him over.. Coleridge spots the small dog puppet and tries to move across the square unseen. As he moves his wooden joints clatter and grind.</p><p>"Hey Puppets..." one of the children shouts, spotting Coleridge.</p><p>Coleridge runs toward Rizzit shouting "Run for it Riz, I don't fancy being some brat with Attention deficit's play thing"</p><p>Rizzit and Coleridge run. . Suddenly, A young girl is right behind Coleridge and Rizzit. Both Coleridge and Rizzit recognize her..Giselle Sertino. Her hand comes down and swoops up Rizzit "Ahhh..a doggy...you come meet Mr Knuckles"... She marches off...back to the square...and her friends</p><p>Coleridge turns and sees Rizzit being carried away by the young girl. He aims one of his silver needles and throws it at her, it hits her and she falls to the floor unconscious, dropping the puppet Rizzit to the ground.</p><p>The rest of the children gasp in horror and run from the square.</p><p>Rizzit gets up from the ground and runs back to Coleridge. Sparhawk also runs across to join them. Coleridge speaks with urgency "Those other kids are probably gonna let knuckles or Figlio know that were about so we need to hurry. I'm sure the little girl is gonna be fine if that’s what you're worried about, i mean our bodies are up and about aren't they and it was the silver needles that did us too"</p><p>Rizzit explains to Coleridge that he has spotted the bards real body in the constabulary. The three puppets rush off to find him.</p><p>They get to near the Constabulary when a man steps out of a doorway. He is holding a lit torch "More puppets!!...you evil little bastards...ive killed three of ya now...your next...Why do you torment my village!!...What madness is this" He lurches forward, torch in hand, by the glazed look in his eyes this mans nerves are frayed to the limit..he is on the threshold of madness.</p><p>Sparhawks reactions are quick, he throws a Silver needle at the man approaching them. The needle sticks in the mans leg..he falls to the floor unconscious.</p><p>The three puppets enter the constabulary. The human Coleridge is still there, moving in jerky movements, mumbling “Yes, I’m sure I can sort that out for you madam”</p><p>Colereidge looks in shock seeing himself “They don't seem to be adapting well to using our bodies, either that or they're really bad actors. And is that really what my voice sounds like? i always imagined it to be higher than that" Coleridge throws a silver needle at himself. The silver needle trails a magical silver cord, It hits and the human Coleridge, who falls to the floor unconscious. Coleridge were it possible would be shaking visibly with excitement, as it is his wood just makes a sad creaking sound.</p><p>Coleridge moves over to his inert human form and stabs himself in the back of the neck with one of the needles as he saw the puppets do in the theatre</p><p>Rizzit watches Cols body to see if the needle has worked. The puppet Coleridge Collapses to the floor..After a while the human Coleridge opens his eyes..</p><p>"Is that you Col?" asks Rizzit nervously.</p><p>Coleridge nods....he looks himself up and down...taking stock of his body...making sure it is ok.</p><p>"Great news, now lets go find some more of us" says Rizzit, heading out of the constabulary.</p><p>Sparhawk nods his puppet head "Great Coleridge....let us see if we kind the other bodies , perhaps you can carry us we can cover more ground that way. It also might be prudent to act as though your body is still possessed if we see anyone"</p><p>Coleridge walks over and picks up the puppet Sparhawk before exiting the shop in pursuit of Rizzit and in search of the others bodies "A good idea Spar, I think i saw enough of its actions while it was practicing being human to be able to mimic it"</p><p>"I have faith in your acting abilities neighbour"</p><p>Coleridge carries Sparhawk out of the shop... They meet up with the others..</p><p>Beltain addresses the party “We need to find the other bodies quickly before the whole place burns down around our ears. Let's try the Inn - lots of hedonistic delights there - food, wine and upstairs there are beds.... Then we can find the architects of this horror, the puppet master and his special puppet. They must in justice pay for the terrors they have caused.</p><p>Rizzit speaks "Feng and Col why don’t you run round the place and look through the windows to see if you can spot the rest of us"</p><p>Feng nods, "Good idea Rizzit...ill carry ya with me..and Limara" Feng jogs off down the street with Rizzit in hand... He runs past the boarding house, the doors are open. He then decides to check out the Astrologers next to it. The door is ajar, Feng enters, holding Rizzit. </p><p> In the Astrologers is Rizzit's real body. He is perched atop a chair behind a counter looking at Starmaps. Also in the room is a large Orrory. Feng moves with the puppet Rizzit cupped in his hands. Rizzit throws a silver dart at himself. The dart, silver thread trailing behind hits the kobold. But he is unaffected.</p><p>The kobold slowly looks up. His movements appear jerky "With pleasure sir, im sure that can be arranged"</p><p>Feng shouts out of the open door "In the Astrologers!!...Cole, bring them"</p><p>Sparhawk looks up at Coleridge "get us there asap please neighbour, t'would sound like we have another body to populate"</p><p>The kobold Rizzit jumps from the char to the counter top...his movements seem unnatural..</p><p>Limara throws one of the Silver Needles..a thread of silver trails behind as it impacts on the kobold on the counter top..Rizzit falls unconscious.</p><p>The rest of the party arrive at the Astronomers..</p><p>"Go and shove a needle in its neck Rizz..get your body back" advises Limara.</p><p>Feng takes Rizzit over to the counter..The puppet Rizzit moves over to his unconscious body. He plunges a silver needle into his neck. The Rizzit puppet goes limp....A few moments later..the kobold Rizzit opens his eyes..</p><p>Feng looks pleased to see his little buddy back in action..</p><p>"ok, lets check elsewhere see where our other bodies are... lets try the inn next. Feng can you carry me again please." Says Limara.</p><p>The party leaves the Astronomers.</p><p>"I hope we can find you your bodies soon too my friends and end this nightmare" says Coleridge.</p><p>"Its great to be back, lets go" says Rizzit. "We all need to hurry, that fire is taking hold, Once are back in our bodies we need to kill Felatio and try to get the fire under control"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tariff, post: 2850568, member: 18635"] [B]THE DEATH OF POACHER[/B] Rizzit turns round to Poacher "Why the :):):):) are you following us Poacher? you wouldn’t listen to anyone and still set a fire, you could be responsible for the deaths of many innocent people in this town, I for one am sick of your presence, you are worse than the creatures that have done this to us. I am so sick of you :):):):)ing things up for other people you worthless piece of :):):):). You just do as you please without considering others, what if Spars real body gets burnt in your fire? I am the only one with a real body that can stand fire but none of us as puppets stands a chance if it takes hold and we get trapped" Rizzit snarls at the puppet ranger “I tell you I am so :):):):)ing mad at you this time I have a mind to chop you into :):):):)ing matchsticks right now" "And I don't think there is any that would try to stop you Rizzit" says Coleridge. The bard turns to Poacher "You have shown wanton disregard for everyone and everything around you Poacher, when it was just your mouth shooting off that was different, you were as inept with that as with your bow, but now it is your actions which willfully endanger others and ourselves" Feng snorts "So... what you're saying is...Poacher is a worthless but-wad and a tosser to boot?. This aint front page news, Rizz" Rizzit nods. "You want that we off him right now?" asks Feng. Rizzit nods again "yeah I have had enough, he needs stopping before he sets more fires" Feng drops the slingshot and moves towards Poacher - is eyes fixed in a hard stare. "I reckon we should tie the bastard up and drop him in his own fire. End of the road, Poacher - time to die". Limara flicks her razor open... Beltain smiles a little - not his normal smile - this one does not seem warm but there is fire behind it. Poacher looks back at the rest of the party "I do as i :):):):)ing please without considering others? You :):):):)ing hypocrite! Mister, :):):):) you all I’m off to wander like a :):):):) around the dungeon! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. " Poacher continues to rant "You're :):):):)ing attacking a comrade in cold blood! Mwahahahahahahahaha. That's an evil act! I win! You're doing evil! I :):):):)ing knew it! Evil i tells you! EVIL!" Poacher prepares to defend himself. As he does so he cackles insanely. Repeating the word 'evil' over and over again. The few marbles that he has left appear to spill liberally upon the ground. Feng seems to hear the call of his violated cojones as he gathers himself for the charge..."Why don't you beg for mercy, Poacher. It won't stop me, but it will be a laugh to off you while you're on you're knees." Poacher babbles "Evil! Evil! Evil! Evil! Evil! Kekekekekekekekekek. EVIL!" "Don't you have any shame, Poacher? Children are likely to be harmed or even killed but you mad antics" shouts Beltain "Aren't you sorry for what you've done?" Limara interjects "..comrades.... you lost the privilege of calling us comrades Poacher. We have all given you more than one chance to kerb your ways, but you have spurned them all. What’s more , its not cold blood... quite the contrary,our blood is boiling.." "EVIL. EVIL. EVIL. EVIL. EVIL. EEEEEEVVVVVVIIIIILLL." Coleridge looks directly at Poacher "It seems like the majority has spoken Poacher, you will be tolerated here no longer....Nor will we allow you to inflict yourself on any other hapless beings.." "Neighbours “ says Sparhawk “Whilst I understand your motives, I will not be party to murder. If Poachers antics have caused injury or death to anyone in this town then it is up to the local magistrate to pass justice upon him. I do not condone his actions but will not stand here whilst you all commit murder....yes that is what this is neighbours cold blooded murder and for shame on you, I was under the impression that there was some honor within this party...I see not, when five of you are willing to surround and kill a former companion in cold blood" "You call it murder, we call it justice.” Interjects Limara "...and don’t forget that we were made deputies by Aldo, so we are acting within the law.... " "No Limara , you are a deputy not a judge, you do not have the right to pass sentence.....and if thou wishes to be fully within the law, pray tell me the charges against Poacher which warrant this town passing the death penalty?" Limara retorts "Poacher has raped, stolen and defiled people whilst being a group member. He does what he pleases, being both lawless and evil. Now he has endangered us again and the rest of the town. " Sparhawk shakes his head "You are no judge and as a deputy surely your first duty is to the letter of the law....which let me remind you states everyone is subject to a fair trial" "You are outvoted Spar... and i do not have to answer to you. My duty is to my faith and as far as I’m concerned i am acting within the law." "It is not a question of votes Limara...You do whatever, I will not be party to murder, and if you get hauled in , my honor will permit me to stand forth and say what i know" Limara replies "Rizzit and Feng, Coleridge and Beltain feel the same ... why do you defend a man that has no redeemable features. ?" " I am not defending Poacher, I am against your methods" Limara nods "I will be reporting everything that has happened, to Aldo... i hope you will be there to witness it... if we don’t all burn to death that is.." "Good and if you are dragged in for murder, my vow of honor will see me testify against you" replies Sparhawk. "I am making my point clear , and will have no part of this.....any way you slice it , it is murder, and 5 against 1 ?.....I see how much honor is left here. I am a Knight of the Garrison to the Throne, and I stand by mine oath the day I received my spurs and my sword...I believe in honor and in justice, but I will not be party to a murder nor to a lynch mob Beltain continues to question Poacher “What have you got to say for yourself Poacher? Don't you understand innocents could die because of your action?” Poacher continues to caper mockingly. "Evil. Evil. Evil. Evil. Evil. Evil." Coleridge moves forward razor glinting evilly "Looks like i will once again have to take the practical, necessary course... I take no pleasure in this Poacher, but you have become a liability to us and a danger to all around you, the actions i take against you are no different than i would against a monster endangering others" Coleridge completely fails to connect as the ranger continues to caper in front of him Feng moves forward and strikes at Poacher, Poacher avoids the attack. Poacher cackles as he turns to run "Hahahahahaha. You attacked me in cold blood you EVIL types. MURDER! MURDER! EVIL! EVIL!…Aaaaaaargh! Help! Help! Murder! Murder!" Coleridge, Rizzit and Feng all strike at the puppet Poacher, their knives cutting at his wooden frame. Poacher collapses in a heap of wooden limbs.. Coleridge, Feng and Rizzit all feel exhilaration as they hack Poacher down...for the first time in puppet form they feel truly alive!....it feels goooood. The smoke from the fire Poacher started seems to be spreading...there also seems to be a fog.... Beltain grabs Limara's hand and calls to the others "Come on, leave the pitiful toy. We must find a way into the Silversmith's and regain our bodies". He starts off fast to the South East half-pulling Limara. "I really, really hate this place" he mutters under his breath "and the fog most of all" Coleridge heads on toward the silversmith, his head filled with conflicting emotions of regret and exhilaration and glee... he cackles briefly somewhat reminiscent of poacher "kekeke" before letting his head flop forward and bang against his chest as he runs Sparhawk stops looking at his companions, he can scarce believe what he has just witnessed. Sparhawk walks back and drags Poachers wooden form back under cover of the tree "Rest well my troubled friend, I hope you will be safe here and I can return you to your proper form for a proper burial" he stands and salutes his fallen comrade , then heads to the silvermiths Beltain turns to Sparhawk “Poacher was an evil. cowardly bastard and would curse you from his grave, if he had one, for trying to corrupt his memory, Sparhawk. Remember him as he was not as you would have wanted him to be. Give him some credit for sticking to his ideals without swerving - you can respect that - just as you should hate what those ideals were. If you want to remember him then remember what he said of you "And as for you Spar you righteous :):):):):):):):), it make no change when you're having nothing to do with me. You never :):):):)ing have you turncoat. Not even when i stood by you and healed your :):):):)ing stupid spavined nag. Or when i :):):):)ing backed you up with healing in a :):):):)ing fight when even the useless :):):):)ing :):):):)ers we call clerics couldn't heal you? All you :):):):)ing do is stand by and let these shower of :):):):)s attack me and you raise not a :):):):)ing finger. Well :):):):)ing you you turncoat. :):):):) You you AND the horse you rode in on." As the party leave Poachers wooden corpse, Sparhawk notices it is suddenly surrounded by sparkles...the puppet corpse then implodes into a pile of sawdust... Limara shakes her wooden head... "it is a shame that he would not or could not control his actions....we could not let him destroy us all with his lawless and evil actions......'I'm sorry it came to this poacher, goodbye'.." Limara drags the sack behind her as she trudges off after the others. [B]THE SILVERSMITHS[/B] The party proceeds to the Silversmiths... In good time they arrive there. The door to the shop swings ajar.. it seems someone has been here, The party enter. Inside the Silversmiths the puppet party do a thorough search for anything of interest, specifically the Silver needles the party had witnessed the carrionettes using. They find a box that is full of them, a 100 or more Silver Needles. No-one is inside the silversmiths. Eager to find their bodies they exit the shop and place the needles in the sack.. Outside the silversmiths Beltain muses “If I had just got a human body after being in a wooden body for ages I would want to taste the delights of true living.” He glances significantly at Limara. “My second choices would be the Baker or the Brewer or perhaps the tavern.” Beltain smells the air "The fire is spreading and we need to move fast but" he pauses "should we not pause and repair such damage as we can before we continue?" Sparhawk shakes his wooden head "Let us make haste and find our true bodies neighbours, there is little we can repair, and we not much use in these tiny wooden bodies.....unless of course you want to add fuel to the flames" "Well felatio wanted to rule the town so maybe try the constabulary first?" says Rizzit. Limara hands Beltain the sack. " Can you carry this for me sugar, that way i can be ready to fire the sling if we need to. Thanks" Limara gets a marble loaded ready in the sling and follows behind Feng and Col as they walk down the road.. "Ok boys we're loaded and ready....if we are heading for the constables abode i think we should check all the buildings on route, it would save time... and my 'ikkle feet" She continues "Spar is right, we do need to get this done fast... the fire will burn down more of the town the longer we take.............ok, just grasping at optimistic straws here but, as it said that the only thing that will destroy 'Felatio', nice name Rizzit, is fire...he's got to be rather worried about now " Beltain looks down at the sack, suddenly thrust into his hands, he shrugs and slings it over his shoulder. "Thanks Princess, glad to be a help" he adds pretending to be annoyed Coleridge speaks "It would be my guess that Figlio is gathering the people who are now possessed by the evil entities somewhere so he can organize his next action.. he will need somewhere quite large to gather people together, somewhere like the theatre or the town square would be my guess. I'm in no hurry to get in that theatre again so i'm going to check the town square." [B]SEARCHING FOR THEMSELVES[/B] The party decides to split to search for their bodies. Beltain goes to check out the Brewers, Limara waits outside. Rizzit goes to the constabulary, Coleridge & Sparhawk head to the Town square, Feng goes to the bakers. Beltain enters the Brewers. Inside he is shocked to see a familiar figure. Feng. The half orc moves slowly, jerkily, around the shop. He hasn’t noticed the puppet Beltain. Beltain slips back outside…eager to find the puppet Feng. Feng emerges from the bakers..he shrugs "Nuffin in there" He sees Beltain signaling maniacally to him from outside the brewers. Feng runs over, he notices Beltains agitation "Whats wrong" he snorts. Limara steps out of the shadows in the street and goes to join Beltain & Feng outside the brewers. The Feng body moves in jerky movements and mutters away to himself, unaware of Feng, Limara and Beltains puppet bodies watching him..he seems to be going through phrases, as if trying to learn them "Would you like some beer?", "A pleasant day dont you think", "Are you new in town?", "Yes, i agree" Feng can hardly contain his anger...he moves forward and throws a Silver Needle at his giant body. The needle hits, but the half orc Feng seems unaffected. He lurches angrily forward toward the Beltain, Limara & Feng puppets. Limara also throws a silver needle at Feng, she also hits, this time, the half orc slumps to the floor unconscious. The puppet Feng rushes forward to his unconscious body...he stabs another silver needle into his neck.... Suddenly the puppet Feng collapses on the floor...all is still for a minute, then the Half-Orc Feng opens his eyes ".....Im...Back." Feng stands up and Roars "NO SOMEONE WILL PAY…I AM FENG!" "Carry us to our bodies Feng... you are quicker and stronger than us..." suggests Limara. "Yes...good idea Limara" says Feng as he moves forward and scoops her up in his large half orc hands. He also picks up Beltain. Rizzit enters the constabulary. He also sees someone he recognizes…. Coleridge. Coleridge seems to be in the same state as Feng. He moves in jerky movements. He seems to be just looking about the place, and mumbles jumbled phrases to himself “yes I’m sure I can help you with that”, “No, not at this time”. The puppet Rizzit leaves the constabulary before he is seen, he decides to go find Coleridge to inform him he has located his real body. Rizzit makes his way to the town square, Coleridge had stated he was heading there. In the town square Rizzit spies several children playing. Across the other side of the square he spots Coleridge and not far behind him Sparhawk. Rizzit waves at Coleridge, motions him over.. Coleridge spots the small dog puppet and tries to move across the square unseen. As he moves his wooden joints clatter and grind. "Hey Puppets..." one of the children shouts, spotting Coleridge. Coleridge runs toward Rizzit shouting "Run for it Riz, I don't fancy being some brat with Attention deficit's play thing" Rizzit and Coleridge run. . Suddenly, A young girl is right behind Coleridge and Rizzit. Both Coleridge and Rizzit recognize her..Giselle Sertino. Her hand comes down and swoops up Rizzit "Ahhh..a doggy...you come meet Mr Knuckles"... She marches off...back to the square...and her friends Coleridge turns and sees Rizzit being carried away by the young girl. He aims one of his silver needles and throws it at her, it hits her and she falls to the floor unconscious, dropping the puppet Rizzit to the ground. The rest of the children gasp in horror and run from the square. Rizzit gets up from the ground and runs back to Coleridge. Sparhawk also runs across to join them. Coleridge speaks with urgency "Those other kids are probably gonna let knuckles or Figlio know that were about so we need to hurry. I'm sure the little girl is gonna be fine if that’s what you're worried about, i mean our bodies are up and about aren't they and it was the silver needles that did us too" Rizzit explains to Coleridge that he has spotted the bards real body in the constabulary. The three puppets rush off to find him. They get to near the Constabulary when a man steps out of a doorway. He is holding a lit torch "More puppets!!...you evil little bastards...ive killed three of ya now...your next...Why do you torment my village!!...What madness is this" He lurches forward, torch in hand, by the glazed look in his eyes this mans nerves are frayed to the limit..he is on the threshold of madness. Sparhawks reactions are quick, he throws a Silver needle at the man approaching them. The needle sticks in the mans leg..he falls to the floor unconscious. The three puppets enter the constabulary. The human Coleridge is still there, moving in jerky movements, mumbling “Yes, I’m sure I can sort that out for you madam” Colereidge looks in shock seeing himself “They don't seem to be adapting well to using our bodies, either that or they're really bad actors. And is that really what my voice sounds like? i always imagined it to be higher than that" Coleridge throws a silver needle at himself. The silver needle trails a magical silver cord, It hits and the human Coleridge, who falls to the floor unconscious. Coleridge were it possible would be shaking visibly with excitement, as it is his wood just makes a sad creaking sound. Coleridge moves over to his inert human form and stabs himself in the back of the neck with one of the needles as he saw the puppets do in the theatre Rizzit watches Cols body to see if the needle has worked. The puppet Coleridge Collapses to the floor..After a while the human Coleridge opens his eyes.. "Is that you Col?" asks Rizzit nervously. Coleridge nods....he looks himself up and down...taking stock of his body...making sure it is ok. "Great news, now lets go find some more of us" says Rizzit, heading out of the constabulary. Sparhawk nods his puppet head "Great Coleridge....let us see if we kind the other bodies , perhaps you can carry us we can cover more ground that way. It also might be prudent to act as though your body is still possessed if we see anyone" Coleridge walks over and picks up the puppet Sparhawk before exiting the shop in pursuit of Rizzit and in search of the others bodies "A good idea Spar, I think i saw enough of its actions while it was practicing being human to be able to mimic it" "I have faith in your acting abilities neighbour" Coleridge carries Sparhawk out of the shop... They meet up with the others.. Beltain addresses the party “We need to find the other bodies quickly before the whole place burns down around our ears. Let's try the Inn - lots of hedonistic delights there - food, wine and upstairs there are beds.... Then we can find the architects of this horror, the puppet master and his special puppet. They must in justice pay for the terrors they have caused. Rizzit speaks "Feng and Col why don’t you run round the place and look through the windows to see if you can spot the rest of us" Feng nods, "Good idea Rizzit...ill carry ya with me..and Limara" Feng jogs off down the street with Rizzit in hand... He runs past the boarding house, the doors are open. He then decides to check out the Astrologers next to it. The door is ajar, Feng enters, holding Rizzit. In the Astrologers is Rizzit's real body. He is perched atop a chair behind a counter looking at Starmaps. Also in the room is a large Orrory. Feng moves with the puppet Rizzit cupped in his hands. Rizzit throws a silver dart at himself. The dart, silver thread trailing behind hits the kobold. But he is unaffected. The kobold slowly looks up. His movements appear jerky "With pleasure sir, im sure that can be arranged" Feng shouts out of the open door "In the Astrologers!!...Cole, bring them" Sparhawk looks up at Coleridge "get us there asap please neighbour, t'would sound like we have another body to populate" The kobold Rizzit jumps from the char to the counter top...his movements seem unnatural.. Limara throws one of the Silver Needles..a thread of silver trails behind as it impacts on the kobold on the counter top..Rizzit falls unconscious. The rest of the party arrive at the Astronomers.. "Go and shove a needle in its neck Rizz..get your body back" advises Limara. Feng takes Rizzit over to the counter..The puppet Rizzit moves over to his unconscious body. He plunges a silver needle into his neck. The Rizzit puppet goes limp....A few moments later..the kobold Rizzit opens his eyes.. Feng looks pleased to see his little buddy back in action.. "ok, lets check elsewhere see where our other bodies are... lets try the inn next. Feng can you carry me again please." Says Limara. The party leaves the Astronomers. "I hope we can find you your bodies soon too my friends and end this nightmare" says Coleridge. "Its great to be back, lets go" says Rizzit. "We all need to hurry, that fire is taking hold, Once are back in our bodies we need to kill Felatio and try to get the fire under control" [/QUOTE]
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