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<blockquote data-quote="Iron Sky" data-source="post: 4851103" data-attributes="member: 60965"><p>Session 21, Part 3</p><p></p><p><Note: Yup, there was an error there. I had in my notes that Kormak found the Silver Knights. So, it being late, I originally wrote "Kormak led them back a sword point". I then realized that Kormak didn't use swords and, not thinking clearly, figured I'd just change it to Kezzek. Anyway, it's now restored to it's "original state"</p><p></p><p>As for the "more Harold" request, your wish is my command. And technically, you "are" Harold <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />></p><p></p><p></p><p>Bragas was as arrogantly confidant as ever, but Bradic had his doubts. There was a hard edge about these foreigners and it wasn't every lost traveler that had a lightning-eyed construct following them around. He checked the straps on his shield and resisted the urge to draw his sword as he stood behind Bragas and the Adviser, staring across at the foreigners.</p><p></p><p> “Hail, travelers,” Bragas shouted at them, raising a hand. “I think you may be lost, friends.”</p><p></p><p> “Perhaps, it would depend on whether you were expecting someone,” the human in the group said. He wore a uniform that Bradic recognized as Crystal Towers make. The dwarf and elf seemed to be unarmed, which set Bradic on edge even more. </p><p></p><p><em>Why would a lone Crystal Towers soldier be here with this dwarf and elf?</em> Bradic thought, answered a moment later when the man tossed a partially blackened silver helmet to the ground.</p><p></p><p> Bradic took a deep breath and began slowly scanning the hills beyond and below the foreigners for more Crystal Towers soldiers. He saw none. <em>Could it be these three killed all our hired Silver Knights? </em>Three<em> of them? Does the Crystal Towers know of Bragas's deal with the Ashen Tower?</em> His gut clenched with anxiety and he placed a warning hand on Bragas's arm.</p><p></p><p> Bragas shrugged it off, squinting his eyes at the travelers, his expression gone hard. “I might ask what three foreigners are doing wandering the Freeholds in the midst of a Hold War. You're deep into Webdyn territory and I don't see any tattoos on your necks.”</p><p></p><p> “Webdyn territory?” the dwarf said, looking around as if surprised. “I must have missed the sign.”</p><p></p><p> “Are the Webdyn's in the habit of making transactions with Thessalock?” the Crystal Tower's man said, pointing an accusing finger at Bragas.</p><p></p><p> Bradic's gut clenched, the knowledge of a dozen of their men hidden about the cliff behind him with bows at the ready doing little to calm him. <em>Either there's a hundred more Crystal Towers soldiers out there waiting for the word to attack or these three are no one to be trifled with</em>, Bradic thought, running his damp palm across his hair nervously.</p><p></p><p> “I think it's time for you to leave. Now.” Bragas said. “No one trespasses on Webdyn property, on pain of death. No foreigner travels the Freeholds during a Hold War, on pain of death. Leave now or I will be forced to uphold the laws.”</p><p></p><p> “Who put you in charge?” the dwarf said, crossing his arms. The elf glanced at the dwarf and shook his head, but didn't say anything.</p><p></p><p> Bragas rose up to his full immense height. “I am Bragas Webdyn, Hold Lord of the Webdyn Holdings. You have thirty seconds to leave. Or else.”</p><p></p><p> “Thirty seconds?” the elf said. “No need to be hasty, we're leaving. Just let me get this pebble from my boot first.”</p><p></p><p> He sat on a nearby rock and began digging around in his boot.</p><p></p><p> “And I need a bite to eat before we take to the road again,” the dwarf said. He set down his small pack and began rummaging through it. “I swear there's an apple in here somewhere.”</p><p></p><p> The Crystal Towers soldier didn't join the others. He stood unmoving, no slightest trace of humor on his face as he stared across the dusty ground at Bragas. Bradic could hear Bragas's teeth grinding as he stared back, his cousin's bulging muscles growing ever more tense.</p><p></p><p> “Can't... quite... reach it,” the elf said, staring down at his boot in mock disgust. “I might have to unlace it.”</p><p></p><p> “Nope, that's not an apple,” the dwaf said, staring up into the sky as he dug his arm deeper into his pack. “Hey, that's where Dog's collar is. And hey! I think I found my lucky belt buckle.”</p><p></p><p> “Enough of this!” Bragas roared, greatsword flying from the sheath on his back. He pointed it at the suddenly serious and sharp-eyed foreigners with one mighty arm. “Archers, kill them all!”</p><p></p><p> Bradic drew his sword and took a deep breath. <em>Gods, Don't let me die for this madman.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Iron Sky, post: 4851103, member: 60965"] Session 21, Part 3 <Note: Yup, there was an error there. I had in my notes that Kormak found the Silver Knights. So, it being late, I originally wrote "Kormak led them back a sword point". I then realized that Kormak didn't use swords and, not thinking clearly, figured I'd just change it to Kezzek. Anyway, it's now restored to it's "original state" As for the "more Harold" request, your wish is my command. And technically, you "are" Harold :)> Bragas was as arrogantly confidant as ever, but Bradic had his doubts. There was a hard edge about these foreigners and it wasn't every lost traveler that had a lightning-eyed construct following them around. He checked the straps on his shield and resisted the urge to draw his sword as he stood behind Bragas and the Adviser, staring across at the foreigners. “Hail, travelers,” Bragas shouted at them, raising a hand. “I think you may be lost, friends.” “Perhaps, it would depend on whether you were expecting someone,” the human in the group said. He wore a uniform that Bradic recognized as Crystal Towers make. The dwarf and elf seemed to be unarmed, which set Bradic on edge even more. [I]Why would a lone Crystal Towers soldier be here with this dwarf and elf?[/I] Bradic thought, answered a moment later when the man tossed a partially blackened silver helmet to the ground. Bradic took a deep breath and began slowly scanning the hills beyond and below the foreigners for more Crystal Towers soldiers. He saw none. [I]Could it be these three killed all our hired Silver Knights? [/I]Three[I] of them? Does the Crystal Towers know of Bragas's deal with the Ashen Tower?[/I] His gut clenched with anxiety and he placed a warning hand on Bragas's arm. Bragas shrugged it off, squinting his eyes at the travelers, his expression gone hard. “I might ask what three foreigners are doing wandering the Freeholds in the midst of a Hold War. You're deep into Webdyn territory and I don't see any tattoos on your necks.” “Webdyn territory?” the dwarf said, looking around as if surprised. “I must have missed the sign.” “Are the Webdyn's in the habit of making transactions with Thessalock?” the Crystal Tower's man said, pointing an accusing finger at Bragas. Bradic's gut clenched, the knowledge of a dozen of their men hidden about the cliff behind him with bows at the ready doing little to calm him. [I]Either there's a hundred more Crystal Towers soldiers out there waiting for the word to attack or these three are no one to be trifled with[/I], Bradic thought, running his damp palm across his hair nervously. “I think it's time for you to leave. Now.” Bragas said. “No one trespasses on Webdyn property, on pain of death. No foreigner travels the Freeholds during a Hold War, on pain of death. Leave now or I will be forced to uphold the laws.” “Who put you in charge?” the dwarf said, crossing his arms. The elf glanced at the dwarf and shook his head, but didn't say anything. Bragas rose up to his full immense height. “I am Bragas Webdyn, Hold Lord of the Webdyn Holdings. You have thirty seconds to leave. Or else.” “Thirty seconds?” the elf said. “No need to be hasty, we're leaving. Just let me get this pebble from my boot first.” He sat on a nearby rock and began digging around in his boot. “And I need a bite to eat before we take to the road again,” the dwarf said. He set down his small pack and began rummaging through it. “I swear there's an apple in here somewhere.” The Crystal Towers soldier didn't join the others. He stood unmoving, no slightest trace of humor on his face as he stared across the dusty ground at Bragas. Bradic could hear Bragas's teeth grinding as he stared back, his cousin's bulging muscles growing ever more tense. “Can't... quite... reach it,” the elf said, staring down at his boot in mock disgust. “I might have to unlace it.” “Nope, that's not an apple,” the dwaf said, staring up into the sky as he dug his arm deeper into his pack. “Hey, that's where Dog's collar is. And hey! I think I found my lucky belt buckle.” “Enough of this!” Bragas roared, greatsword flying from the sheath on his back. He pointed it at the suddenly serious and sharp-eyed foreigners with one mighty arm. “Archers, kill them all!” Bradic drew his sword and took a deep breath. [I]Gods, Don't let me die for this madman.[/I] [/QUOTE]
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