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<blockquote data-quote="Hjorimir" data-source="post: 6996617" data-attributes="member: 5745"><p><u><span style="color: #A9A9A9">Friday, July 22 – THEN </span></u></p><p></p><p><strong><p style="text-align: center">Vech</p><p></strong></p><p>Ilvander and Vech returned to Bramborough. Maybe victorious in that they dealt with the beast that was plaguing the village, but certainly defeated in the fact that four of their friends lay dead at the bottom of the Kaathic tomb. Worse, Nazzak had been released and there was no way to be certain what he would do.</p><p></p><p>Ealdorman Tannesen was saddened with the news of their fallen friends, but thanked the monk and warlock for their aid to Bramborough. He stepped away with a couple of elders from the village while Ilvander and Vech drowned their sorrows in ale.</p><p></p><p>“I don’t even know what to say,” Ilvander started, tears in his eyes.</p><p></p><p>“There’s nothing to be said,” Vech replied.</p><p></p><p>“Orsik and I rescued Charity when she was but a girl,” the monk went on. “We ever till you about that?”</p><p></p><p>Vech shook his head.</p><p></p><p>“Another time then,” the monk said. “It’s a good story with a happy ending, but I’ve no tongue for happy endings tonight.”</p><p></p><p>One of the village elders returned. He placed the athame on the table, along with a folded piece of cloth, stained with blood.</p><p></p><p>Ilvander looked down and then flipped the cloth open. Inside was an ear. He stood up quickly and grabbed the man, “What is this?!”</p><p></p><p>“Tribute for the Ladies,” the old man said.</p><p></p><p>“Is this the ear of the ealdorman?” the monk asked.</p><p></p><p>The old man nodded. “Such is the way of things here in Bramborough.”</p><p></p><p>“Dare we even approach them? We are now but two,” Ilvander said to Vech.</p><p></p><p>The warlock shook his head, “We entered into a pact with the coven. They will honor their side of the bargain.”</p><p></p><p>~</p><p></p><p>Vech and Ilvander returned to the coven’s cottage in the mire north of the village and found Gaddis sitting outside weaving a basket.</p><p></p><p>“Where are the children?” Ilvander asked.</p><p></p><p>Gaddis only shrugged and hummed a tune as she worked.</p><p></p><p>“I can’t believe we’re doing this!” the monk said as he spun on the warlock.</p><p></p><p>“We cannot undo what is done,” Vech replied. “Let us just be done with it and away from this foul place. We’ve sacrificed too much already.”</p><p></p><p>Gaddis had stopped working and was looking up at the pair. “You’ve done the task? The beast is dead?”</p><p></p><p>Vech nodded.</p><p></p><p>“Then place the tribute upon the stone,” she said gesturing at the rock.</p><p></p><p>Ilvander placed the knife and ear upon its surface.</p><p></p><p>Again, as before, the coven was there mysteriously. None saw them appear or from whence they came. </p><p></p><p>Neevla, the fat one, picked up the ear and held it up like a trophy, “Yessss!”</p><p></p><p>Bedelda snatched it from her hand, “I told you! I told you releasing the beast would be profitable!”</p><p></p><p>Vech frowned at that. <em>You just made the list, hag. You and your sisters. Not today maybe, but one day soon.</em></p><p></p><p>Garissa took the ear and hung it on a hook from a necklace she wore. Ilvander and Vech both noticed that other ears dangled from hooks about her neck.</p><p></p><p>“Where are your friends?” Garissa said as she was adjusting the necklace of ears as if it were an important part of her ensemble. </p><p></p><p>“They fell,” the monk said flatly.</p><p></p><p>“Awww…such a pity. What a waste!” Neevla said as she patted her fat belly before she started to cackle.</p><p></p><p><em>Enjoy it now, crone.</em></p><p></p><p>“We’ve done what you asked, now where is this key?!” Ilvander snapped.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, yes. A bargain is a bargain,” Garissa said. “You will find the key you seek at the Broken Fane.”</p><p></p><p>“Broken fane?” the monk asked.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, deep within the forest to the north,” Bedelda went on, “it lies tucked away from the eyes of man for so, so long now.”</p><p></p><p>“Once a great place of the Archonity!” Neevla added. “Your path runs to the Broken Fane, we have seen it!”</p><p></p><p>Ilvander and Vech were given directions on how to find the fane and left the cottage and made their way back towards Traveler’s Rest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hjorimir, post: 6996617, member: 5745"] [U][COLOR="#A9A9A9"]Friday, July 22 – THEN [/COLOR][/U] [B][CENTER]Vech[/CENTER][/B] Ilvander and Vech returned to Bramborough. Maybe victorious in that they dealt with the beast that was plaguing the village, but certainly defeated in the fact that four of their friends lay dead at the bottom of the Kaathic tomb. Worse, Nazzak had been released and there was no way to be certain what he would do. Ealdorman Tannesen was saddened with the news of their fallen friends, but thanked the monk and warlock for their aid to Bramborough. He stepped away with a couple of elders from the village while Ilvander and Vech drowned their sorrows in ale. “I don’t even know what to say,” Ilvander started, tears in his eyes. “There’s nothing to be said,” Vech replied. “Orsik and I rescued Charity when she was but a girl,” the monk went on. “We ever till you about that?” Vech shook his head. “Another time then,” the monk said. “It’s a good story with a happy ending, but I’ve no tongue for happy endings tonight.” One of the village elders returned. He placed the athame on the table, along with a folded piece of cloth, stained with blood. Ilvander looked down and then flipped the cloth open. Inside was an ear. He stood up quickly and grabbed the man, “What is this?!” “Tribute for the Ladies,” the old man said. “Is this the ear of the ealdorman?” the monk asked. The old man nodded. “Such is the way of things here in Bramborough.” “Dare we even approach them? We are now but two,” Ilvander said to Vech. The warlock shook his head, “We entered into a pact with the coven. They will honor their side of the bargain.” ~ Vech and Ilvander returned to the coven’s cottage in the mire north of the village and found Gaddis sitting outside weaving a basket. “Where are the children?” Ilvander asked. Gaddis only shrugged and hummed a tune as she worked. “I can’t believe we’re doing this!” the monk said as he spun on the warlock. “We cannot undo what is done,” Vech replied. “Let us just be done with it and away from this foul place. We’ve sacrificed too much already.” Gaddis had stopped working and was looking up at the pair. “You’ve done the task? The beast is dead?” Vech nodded. “Then place the tribute upon the stone,” she said gesturing at the rock. Ilvander placed the knife and ear upon its surface. Again, as before, the coven was there mysteriously. None saw them appear or from whence they came. Neevla, the fat one, picked up the ear and held it up like a trophy, “Yessss!” Bedelda snatched it from her hand, “I told you! I told you releasing the beast would be profitable!” Vech frowned at that. [I]You just made the list, hag. You and your sisters. Not today maybe, but one day soon.[/I] Garissa took the ear and hung it on a hook from a necklace she wore. Ilvander and Vech both noticed that other ears dangled from hooks about her neck. “Where are your friends?” Garissa said as she was adjusting the necklace of ears as if it were an important part of her ensemble. “They fell,” the monk said flatly. “Awww…such a pity. What a waste!” Neevla said as she patted her fat belly before she started to cackle. [I]Enjoy it now, crone.[/I] “We’ve done what you asked, now where is this key?!” Ilvander snapped. “Yes, yes. A bargain is a bargain,” Garissa said. “You will find the key you seek at the Broken Fane.” “Broken fane?” the monk asked. “Yes, deep within the forest to the north,” Bedelda went on, “it lies tucked away from the eyes of man for so, so long now.” “Once a great place of the Archonity!” Neevla added. “Your path runs to the Broken Fane, we have seen it!” Ilvander and Vech were given directions on how to find the fane and left the cottage and made their way back towards Traveler’s Rest. [/QUOTE]
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