Academy of Drell, Part 5

[Zhure]

For those who have leveled up, don't forget to do an update in the Rogue's gallery area.

The group plans on making a foray back into the Academy proper, to get supplies and re-equip.

Palasant with a reluctant look on his face says, "Unfortunately I cannot go. My charges are here. If you don't return within a day, I'll be forced to assume you've been captured -- or worse -- and I'll try to get some food for the kids another way.

"I spoke with Sh'ar earlier. He cannot leave the cavern because of some oath he took. He said he'd guard the children with me."

To Rallyn, "Thank you for offering a weapon. I am comfortable fighting unarmed and am only lacking my sword. Those porcine invaders will rue taking my blade. If you see it, I'd appreciate you trying to get it back. It's a flamberge, of red steel."

 

[Jeremy]

"Oh, I remember that hulking thing. It's as big as I am." Rallyn winks with his big bushy eyebrows nearly covering his eyes. "I'll definately make sure to keep an eye out for it, though I can't guarantee I can carry it back here."

Rallyn sighs. I can't believe it has come to this. They actually took the island. What are they after?

"If you happen to see Yodwin or one of the others around here, first beat them soundly for disappearing, then ask them what the hell is going on."

Rallyn throws his pack over his shoulder, grabs his spear and nods to Charlotte.

 

[Zhure]

Palasant

"Yodwin? Yodwin's gone missing? That bodes not well. That old man used to be an imperial ... mercenary."

-edit - damn yoda again

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"Palasant, I have a few days rations to spare." Lyrique hands the 3 days rations to him. "between the kids it should last a few more days. I promise to be back as quickly I can."

 

[Jeremy]

"Imperial mercenary? Greaaaaat," Rallyn drawls.

"Yes, he and the headmaster, and a mysterious druid type person, they all......" Rallyn explains the events up to present starting way back with the shadow cloak looking thing, pausing to pull out the chain mail and enruned shortsword he got off the orc sniper when he gets to that point.

"...And that's all we know. So like I said, if you see Yodwin, beat him soundly and then get him to tell you what's going on. By the way, if anyone can use these, this might actually hold some minor dweomer. You are welcome to them."

 

[Zhure]

Palasant

"Yeah, a mercenary. Or something. I don't know. It was something semi-official. But it was years and years ago. He retired from what I understand."

"Coles is missing too? Great. I didn't see him before the attack. They surprised me and took my weapon while I was dazed. I think some of them have had extensive combat training, far better than ones of their ilk should've."

Palasant gladly accepts the food, but turns down the weapon and armor. "I'm already covered," he says, thumping an invisible field of energy around his body.

 

[Dalamar]

Get up! Get up! You aren't letting the hottie get away, are you?
That's actually what I was thinking.
Nonononononononononononooo! You can't do that!
It's actually quite easy.
Get up! Or I'll start rocking around and make you very uncomfortable...
You can't rock.
Well... I'll learn!
Go ahead and try.

Sildarin places Slith on the ground, watching him with a doubtful look. The psicrystal just stays there for a moment, but suddenly it shimmers and forms ectoplasmic feet.

YES! I'm alive!

"Oh no..." escapes Sildarin's lips as he witnesses this.

Mwahahahahaaa! Now I can go even if you don't!
You really think I'll let you go?
Try stopping me!

Sildarin leaps towards Slith, but the psicrystal manages to escape and hurriedly scimpers up the wall Sildarin was sitting next to.

See? I'm too fast for you. Now I'll just hitch a ride and I'll be watching a hot human in wet clothes in no time.
And who did you think to hitch the ride from?
Her of course. You think I would risk getting separated from her? You really understand nothing of women and watching them, don't you?
I'm going to enjoy watching this.

Slith starts traversing the ceiling, moving over Charlotte and then letting go and dropping on her.

BANZAI!

When safely on her shoulder, Slith tries to move his facets so that they glitter cutely in what little light the cave has.

Well hellou, sweetie. You come here often?
She can't hear you...
And now you say it!
You already knew it.
I couldn't walk just one day ago, now could I?
You just might have a point there. But considering that the others didn't hear you maniacal laughter, I thought you already noticed it.
Dang!

 

[Jeremy]

Rallyn nods at Palasant, but then he'd already told him that, and looks to anyone else to see if they want either when Sildarin's Psicrystal up and starts running around. And straight at Charlotte no less.

Poor guy, even his Psicrystal runs him ragged. Sometimes I'm glad you are so peaceful, Karenia. It helps me keep my center.

Nice to be appreciated.

 

[GnomeWorks]

!

Charlotte looks at the small, glittering crystal that just landed on her shoulder.

"What..." She stops, and shakes her head. "Whose psicrystal is this? I suggest that, whoever owns it, remove it. And now. Or you will find yourself short one - count them - one psicrystal."

 

[Dalamar]

I told you. And now I'm in trouble too.
It's not my fault if she's so tense. She should ease up a bit. I betcha she would jiggle better if she wasn't so tense.
I don't want to hear about that. Now come back here!
Okay.. okay... Mr. No-fun!

Slith starts climbing down Charlotte's back, but slows down slightly on the way down as he reaches a 'rise'. He then just gets down along her leg and down to the ground heading for Sildarin.
Sildarin on the other hand has turned completely crimson as he watched Slith get down from Charlotte.
"I... I'm.... sorry... It... It's n... not... my fault..."

Reaching Sildarin, Slith quickly climbs on top of his head.

That felt wonnnnderful! Oh, you should've touched! I feel like I had reached inner peace, I'll never watch after other women again!
Oh, wait! Did you see Ellie just now? Wow!

Sildarin's gaze drops to the floor and other parts of him also turn red, not just his face. He slowly moves back to the corner he slept in and crawls to a little ball.