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<blockquote data-quote="Aust Meliamne" data-source="post: 888" data-attributes="member: 95"><p>Well another post another session, and uhh well I am just soooo behind it will take forever to catch up. Ahh well have fun with this story. Next session things begin to heat up and finally Badger Tom revealed, no really he is. And of Course Buttkicking for Goodness... </p><p>Quell in the early Morning… winter snow is on the ground…</p><p></p><p>Nearly a ten-day has passed since the encounters in the sewers and the city of Quell is now swept up in the Festival of Apples held by the hafling noble house, Oakfoot. Our intrepid heroes are at the moment resting at the home of Agis Beltaine, enjoying themselves. </p><p></p><p>Currently in the household at the moment are Thev Blackmoon, Rhea Twiceborn, Aust Meliamne, and Talindra Braegen enjoying a rare moment of rest and relaxation. Aust and Talindra are engaging in a friendly spar on the back patio while both Thev and Rhea watch them.</p><p></p><p>Thev turns to Rhea, “Humph, Aust best be careful, never underestimate a woman, that is one thing I have learned.”</p><p></p><p>Rhea laughed, “And why do you say that?”</p><p></p><p>At that moment Aust stepped forward and made a quick slash at Talindra. She evaded the slash and came replied with a low thrust from her shortsword, followed by a high slash with her longsword. Aust parried the longsword and barely evaded the shortsword. Aust in turn answered with a quick slash that took Talindra by surprise.</p><p></p><p>“It looks like Aust has the advantage,” Rhea spoke smoothly, sharpening Dancer, her bastard sword.</p><p></p><p>“This fight is far from over, Rhea, “Thev replied folding his arms. His eyes flash only a slight red, with mild amusement.</p><p></p><p>Talindra whirled from the blow spinning her longsword in a wide circle, landing a smashing blow against Aust. Aust gritted his teeth and dipped to his left and moved quickly to disarm Talindra, he succeeded in sending her shortsword skidding away. Talindra gripped her blade with both hands and leapt into a vicious attack slamming the pommel of her sword into Aust’s skull, the blow too much for him to bear. The friendly match ended with Talindra breathing hard, yet victorious.</p><p></p><p>As the battle drew to a close, there was the soft sound of clapping, feminine and soft. The heroes turned to see a lovely young human woman with long black hair. Her face was pale, with luscious red lips and emerald like green eyes, she smiled ever so softly.</p><p></p><p>“That was quite entertaining, very entertaining, I have not seen such a display of martial ability since I was last in Suzail,” she brushes her hair back from her face, effortlessly.</p><p></p><p>Talindra looked confused, “Umm thank you madam,” she smiled weakly.</p><p></p><p>Aust stood up rubbing his head, “That almost hurt Talindra,” not really in the moment.</p><p></p><p>Thev turned to the stranger, “Oh good morning madam,” he too was confused.</p><p></p><p>“You must be the group of heroes my brother, Agis, has been telling me about. I am glad to make your acquaintance; I am Velana Vanten Beltaine. Please just call me Velana, it is so rare that I get to meet and deal with the common folk. This is a pleasure, to be sure,” Velana flashed a practiced smile.</p><p></p><p>Thev nodded, “I am pleased to meet you Lady Beltaine, I am Thev Blackmoon, fourth scion of the Knights of the Black Horn.”</p><p></p><p>Each of the heroes in turn replied with their own greetings and titles. The group convened inside the manor proper and chatted with Velana on a variety of subjects. Velana was excited to be in Quell, because tonight was the first night of the Festival of Apples, a weeklong celebration of drinking, dancing and social competition. The heroes were a bit confused about the whole thing but decided that they should check out the festival and enjoy themselves. Thev and Aust decided to find a tailor for clothing, while Talindra and Rhea would stay behind with Velana and get cleaned up for the festival.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The morning was chilly with frost, but the sky over head was for the most part clear. The streets were lined with people making preparations for the coming night. Banners and decorations hung from every building, with stands and stages being erected wherever there was room. Thev and Aust picked their way through the streets only to run into the young lad, Kilv. Kilv was very curious at what the two of them were doing out so early. When he heard they were going to find a tailor he decided to tag along, since Badger Tom told them that he needed some pants. Thev and Aust gave the boy a wary look but decided to follow him anyway.</p><p></p><p>The trio found a gnomish tailor who was willing to sell them outfits for the night. He proceeded to fit Thev in the back while Kilv and Aust waited in the front. Kilv looked over some pants and Aust gave the boy a curious look, he was a strange boy.</p><p></p><p>Kilv turned holding some trousers in his hands, “These look just about right?”</p><p></p><p>Aust smirked, the pants were a few sizes too big, “Yes just your size, Kilv.”</p><p></p><p>“I wouldn’t need any new pants, but these,” he tugged on his tattered pants, “were ruined after I saw the shadow men.”</p><p></p><p>“The who?” Aust replied, slightly unnerved.</p><p></p><p>“The shadow men, you don’t see them?”</p><p></p><p>“Umm no I do not see them, Kilv, where do you see them?”</p><p></p><p>“I see them all the time at night, but last time I saw them out in the orchards, they were all together, and talking. It was hairy-scary.”</p><p></p><p>“The orchards?”</p><p></p><p>“Yeah, they were all arguing and then I saw one a darky elf, like Rhea he get all angry and then hit someone and then I ran I was scared. Badger Tom said it was really bad place.”</p><p></p><p>Aust nodded, not wanting to press the young lad anymore. He purchased the pants for Kilv and an outfit for himself. Then as they were leaving he discussed with Thev, everything Kilv had told them. It was obvious, that the dark elf was most likely the same one they had encountered in the sewers. Somehow it was all connected.</p><p></p><p>Back at the manor Talindra and Rhea rested and took well-deserved baths. Velana spared no expense, she dressed them in the finest gowns she could provide and had them done up like queens. Both were impressed with the amount of attention and style the lady lavished upon them. All the while Velana spoke about how she felt happy to do something for the common folk.</p><p></p><p>The night finally came for our intrepid heroes; the festival was in full swing when they had all arrived. Thev was accompanying Lady Beltaine, sadly to say he was not enjoying himself at all. Talindra and Aust paired off to see the sights and dance the night away. But not before Aust had an encounter with a woman he would have rather avoided, Melinda. Melinda was all smiles and was quite happy to see Aust in good spirits, the two had shared a one night tryst, of course Melinda also tried to rob him blind but that is besides the point. While Rhea kept a low profile and took what sights she could, without raising too much of a ruckus. The night flitted away with song and dance; minstrels from across Cormyr had congregated to entertain with song and story, for the drunken revelers.</p><p></p><p></p><p>As the night passed, Thev slipped away from Velana to check and see how Rhea was doing. At that same moment, Talindra and Aust were dancing when they noticed Melinda being dragged through the crowd by Turlus, towards an alleyway. Aust called the group together and they followed after the two, the group stopped when they heard voices, from deep within the alleyway.</p><p></p><p>Melinda spoke up, “Well now that you have my attention, what do you want to do, sir?”</p><p></p><p>Turlus replied gruffly, “Enough of your tongue your feminine charms mean little to me, I only want what is mine.”</p><p></p><p>Melinda replied, “What…” she was caught off suddenly, choking.</p><p></p><p>“Don’t play coy, wench, I know you have the Eye now hand it over and you may just live to see another sunrise.”</p><p></p><p>Melinda choked, “I don’t know…”</p><p></p><p>“Strange then I guess I have no use for you,” he replied with a threatening undertone.</p><p></p><p>Talindra and Rhea began to sneak up to get a closer look when; Rhea made a misstep and snapped a frozen twig lying on the ground. The conversation became quiet very quickly; both Rhea and Talindra rushed forward to see if Melinda was all right. Thankfully she was, but there was no sign of Turlus anywhere.</p><p></p><p>Melinda looked hysterical, “He was going to kill me, I just know it.”</p><p></p><p>Rhea placed a calming hand on her shoulder, “Calm yourself, where did he go?”</p><p></p><p>“He just disappeared.”</p><p></p><p>Talindra at that moment noticed a pair of footsteps in the snow, which shifted slightly, even though the space was empty. She became nervous as the footsteps began to move towards them. She turned to Rhea, “I see footsteps in the snow and they are moving towards us!”</p><p></p><p>Rhea turned but it was too late she was slashed violently by a rapier as the assailant came into view, it was the drow they had faced in the sewers earlier in the week. After the commotion the rest of the group arrived and took stock of the scene, ready to fight even though they were unarmed and at a distinct advantage.</p><p></p><p>Before the drow could continue the melee, Turlus stepped into view cloaked by magic. “Sevak desist your attack, this instant,” the tone was demanding and stern. The drow did as instructed.</p><p></p><p>Turlus looked over the heroes with a calculating eye, “Well we seem to be at a quandary here, and I do hate to cause bloodshed on holidays. It is bad for the soul.”</p><p></p><p>Aust clenched his fists, “You had best leave, Turlus.”</p><p></p><p>Turlus smiled, “Or you will what, I believe I have the advantage in this situation. And I do intend to exploit, or at least I would if I did not have more pressing matters. You are lucky this eve, or I would kill you all where you stand. Such is the vagaries of life, enjoy it while you have what little you possess left.”</p><p></p><p>Talindra shook her head, “I don’t know what you are talking about, but you can’t just bully us and think we will accept it.”</p><p></p><p>Turlus smiled, “Whatever, come let us go Sevak.” With that the two dastardly villains turned and left the heroes to their own devices. Sevak snarled a drow curse to Rhea, and smiled as he left.</p><p></p><p>The group turned to Melinda or Mel, as she prefers to be called, and asked her just what was going on. She replied that she didn’t know at first but when pressed she revealed that she did have the object that Turlus was looking for, the Eye. The Eye was a fist sized ruby with sparkling swirling colors in the center and it radiated mystic power, the group took the Eye from Mel, she protested but when threatened with being turned over to the guards she went silent. </p><p></p><p>It turns out that Mel had stolen the Eye quite by accident from Turlus’ brother. She had no idea what it was but thought it would be worth a bundle if she could find the right buyer, of course she never expected to be hounded by forces far outside her scope of power, but that is besides the point. Before the group could make stock of the situation, Talindra’s patron Lucas arrived. He had been searching for Mel earlier and was glad to see that the Eye was in their hands, at their behest he took possession of the Eye and left the scene. The normal night of partying ended with strangeness for our heroes, but as usual they still had no clue what was really going on. Perhaps next time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Aust Meliamne, post: 888, member: 95"] Well another post another session, and uhh well I am just soooo behind it will take forever to catch up. Ahh well have fun with this story. Next session things begin to heat up and finally Badger Tom revealed, no really he is. And of Course Buttkicking for Goodness... Quell in the early Morning… winter snow is on the ground… Nearly a ten-day has passed since the encounters in the sewers and the city of Quell is now swept up in the Festival of Apples held by the hafling noble house, Oakfoot. Our intrepid heroes are at the moment resting at the home of Agis Beltaine, enjoying themselves. Currently in the household at the moment are Thev Blackmoon, Rhea Twiceborn, Aust Meliamne, and Talindra Braegen enjoying a rare moment of rest and relaxation. Aust and Talindra are engaging in a friendly spar on the back patio while both Thev and Rhea watch them. Thev turns to Rhea, “Humph, Aust best be careful, never underestimate a woman, that is one thing I have learned.” Rhea laughed, “And why do you say that?” At that moment Aust stepped forward and made a quick slash at Talindra. She evaded the slash and came replied with a low thrust from her shortsword, followed by a high slash with her longsword. Aust parried the longsword and barely evaded the shortsword. Aust in turn answered with a quick slash that took Talindra by surprise. “It looks like Aust has the advantage,” Rhea spoke smoothly, sharpening Dancer, her bastard sword. “This fight is far from over, Rhea, “Thev replied folding his arms. His eyes flash only a slight red, with mild amusement. Talindra whirled from the blow spinning her longsword in a wide circle, landing a smashing blow against Aust. Aust gritted his teeth and dipped to his left and moved quickly to disarm Talindra, he succeeded in sending her shortsword skidding away. Talindra gripped her blade with both hands and leapt into a vicious attack slamming the pommel of her sword into Aust’s skull, the blow too much for him to bear. The friendly match ended with Talindra breathing hard, yet victorious. As the battle drew to a close, there was the soft sound of clapping, feminine and soft. The heroes turned to see a lovely young human woman with long black hair. Her face was pale, with luscious red lips and emerald like green eyes, she smiled ever so softly. “That was quite entertaining, very entertaining, I have not seen such a display of martial ability since I was last in Suzail,” she brushes her hair back from her face, effortlessly. Talindra looked confused, “Umm thank you madam,” she smiled weakly. Aust stood up rubbing his head, “That almost hurt Talindra,” not really in the moment. Thev turned to the stranger, “Oh good morning madam,” he too was confused. “You must be the group of heroes my brother, Agis, has been telling me about. I am glad to make your acquaintance; I am Velana Vanten Beltaine. Please just call me Velana, it is so rare that I get to meet and deal with the common folk. This is a pleasure, to be sure,” Velana flashed a practiced smile. Thev nodded, “I am pleased to meet you Lady Beltaine, I am Thev Blackmoon, fourth scion of the Knights of the Black Horn.” Each of the heroes in turn replied with their own greetings and titles. The group convened inside the manor proper and chatted with Velana on a variety of subjects. Velana was excited to be in Quell, because tonight was the first night of the Festival of Apples, a weeklong celebration of drinking, dancing and social competition. The heroes were a bit confused about the whole thing but decided that they should check out the festival and enjoy themselves. Thev and Aust decided to find a tailor for clothing, while Talindra and Rhea would stay behind with Velana and get cleaned up for the festival. The morning was chilly with frost, but the sky over head was for the most part clear. The streets were lined with people making preparations for the coming night. Banners and decorations hung from every building, with stands and stages being erected wherever there was room. Thev and Aust picked their way through the streets only to run into the young lad, Kilv. Kilv was very curious at what the two of them were doing out so early. When he heard they were going to find a tailor he decided to tag along, since Badger Tom told them that he needed some pants. Thev and Aust gave the boy a wary look but decided to follow him anyway. The trio found a gnomish tailor who was willing to sell them outfits for the night. He proceeded to fit Thev in the back while Kilv and Aust waited in the front. Kilv looked over some pants and Aust gave the boy a curious look, he was a strange boy. Kilv turned holding some trousers in his hands, “These look just about right?” Aust smirked, the pants were a few sizes too big, “Yes just your size, Kilv.” “I wouldn’t need any new pants, but these,” he tugged on his tattered pants, “were ruined after I saw the shadow men.” “The who?” Aust replied, slightly unnerved. “The shadow men, you don’t see them?” “Umm no I do not see them, Kilv, where do you see them?” “I see them all the time at night, but last time I saw them out in the orchards, they were all together, and talking. It was hairy-scary.” “The orchards?” “Yeah, they were all arguing and then I saw one a darky elf, like Rhea he get all angry and then hit someone and then I ran I was scared. Badger Tom said it was really bad place.” Aust nodded, not wanting to press the young lad anymore. He purchased the pants for Kilv and an outfit for himself. Then as they were leaving he discussed with Thev, everything Kilv had told them. It was obvious, that the dark elf was most likely the same one they had encountered in the sewers. Somehow it was all connected. Back at the manor Talindra and Rhea rested and took well-deserved baths. Velana spared no expense, she dressed them in the finest gowns she could provide and had them done up like queens. Both were impressed with the amount of attention and style the lady lavished upon them. All the while Velana spoke about how she felt happy to do something for the common folk. The night finally came for our intrepid heroes; the festival was in full swing when they had all arrived. Thev was accompanying Lady Beltaine, sadly to say he was not enjoying himself at all. Talindra and Aust paired off to see the sights and dance the night away. But not before Aust had an encounter with a woman he would have rather avoided, Melinda. Melinda was all smiles and was quite happy to see Aust in good spirits, the two had shared a one night tryst, of course Melinda also tried to rob him blind but that is besides the point. While Rhea kept a low profile and took what sights she could, without raising too much of a ruckus. The night flitted away with song and dance; minstrels from across Cormyr had congregated to entertain with song and story, for the drunken revelers. As the night passed, Thev slipped away from Velana to check and see how Rhea was doing. At that same moment, Talindra and Aust were dancing when they noticed Melinda being dragged through the crowd by Turlus, towards an alleyway. Aust called the group together and they followed after the two, the group stopped when they heard voices, from deep within the alleyway. Melinda spoke up, “Well now that you have my attention, what do you want to do, sir?” Turlus replied gruffly, “Enough of your tongue your feminine charms mean little to me, I only want what is mine.” Melinda replied, “What…” she was caught off suddenly, choking. “Don’t play coy, wench, I know you have the Eye now hand it over and you may just live to see another sunrise.” Melinda choked, “I don’t know…” “Strange then I guess I have no use for you,” he replied with a threatening undertone. Talindra and Rhea began to sneak up to get a closer look when; Rhea made a misstep and snapped a frozen twig lying on the ground. The conversation became quiet very quickly; both Rhea and Talindra rushed forward to see if Melinda was all right. Thankfully she was, but there was no sign of Turlus anywhere. Melinda looked hysterical, “He was going to kill me, I just know it.” Rhea placed a calming hand on her shoulder, “Calm yourself, where did he go?” “He just disappeared.” Talindra at that moment noticed a pair of footsteps in the snow, which shifted slightly, even though the space was empty. She became nervous as the footsteps began to move towards them. She turned to Rhea, “I see footsteps in the snow and they are moving towards us!” Rhea turned but it was too late she was slashed violently by a rapier as the assailant came into view, it was the drow they had faced in the sewers earlier in the week. After the commotion the rest of the group arrived and took stock of the scene, ready to fight even though they were unarmed and at a distinct advantage. Before the drow could continue the melee, Turlus stepped into view cloaked by magic. “Sevak desist your attack, this instant,” the tone was demanding and stern. The drow did as instructed. Turlus looked over the heroes with a calculating eye, “Well we seem to be at a quandary here, and I do hate to cause bloodshed on holidays. It is bad for the soul.” Aust clenched his fists, “You had best leave, Turlus.” Turlus smiled, “Or you will what, I believe I have the advantage in this situation. And I do intend to exploit, or at least I would if I did not have more pressing matters. You are lucky this eve, or I would kill you all where you stand. Such is the vagaries of life, enjoy it while you have what little you possess left.” Talindra shook her head, “I don’t know what you are talking about, but you can’t just bully us and think we will accept it.” Turlus smiled, “Whatever, come let us go Sevak.” With that the two dastardly villains turned and left the heroes to their own devices. Sevak snarled a drow curse to Rhea, and smiled as he left. The group turned to Melinda or Mel, as she prefers to be called, and asked her just what was going on. She replied that she didn’t know at first but when pressed she revealed that she did have the object that Turlus was looking for, the Eye. The Eye was a fist sized ruby with sparkling swirling colors in the center and it radiated mystic power, the group took the Eye from Mel, she protested but when threatened with being turned over to the guards she went silent. It turns out that Mel had stolen the Eye quite by accident from Turlus’ brother. She had no idea what it was but thought it would be worth a bundle if she could find the right buyer, of course she never expected to be hounded by forces far outside her scope of power, but that is besides the point. Before the group could make stock of the situation, Talindra’s patron Lucas arrived. He had been searching for Mel earlier and was glad to see that the Eye was in their hands, at their behest he took possession of the Eye and left the scene. The normal night of partying ended with strangeness for our heroes, but as usual they still had no clue what was really going on. Perhaps next time. [/QUOTE]
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