Academy of Drell, Part 5

[Jeremy]

Rallyn scratches his head, "Lyrique? I thought you said they had their own little home near town? I didn't think much of the support staff actually lived on campus. Because we were going to arm up here before heading down there into the midst of things.."

Rallyn sits forward in the comfortably gnome-sized chair, "Speaking of which, can you guys smuggle us into the dorms so we can pick up the rest of our gear without being detected? We need to get back to town to check on friends and family and rescue as many as we can from before the ships leave."

 

[Zhure]

The gnomes talk among themselves in gnomish for a few moments, arguing back and forth.

After a brief exchange, Bacan shakes his head. "The only way from here is either out the front door, or back out the hidden door under the statue, and then straight across the open field, but it's pretty close at that point."

Rallyn hears there discourse, about different ways through campus -- the above is a short version of their discussion.

 

[Jarval]

"I say we risk the dash across open ground. It's not too far, and there are enough of us to make any of the raiders think twice before they attack."

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"As long as the first stop is the commisary. I have to know the fate of mom and dad." Lyrique is pacing the room waiting for the others to decide what they are doing.

 

[GnomeWorks]

"I agree with Mortimer," Charlotte says, turning to face the majority of the group. "We have to acquire our equipment to prepare to face the challenges ahead. I suggest that all who have missile weapons, have them out as we run - we might get into a combat situation before we get into the academy, and we can't be caught unawares."

"And... Lyrique," She says, turning to face him, "I know that you are worried about your parents... but we do have priorities. We will help you try to find them, but we have to remember that our goals are to find out why the orcs are here, and stop them before they leave. We can't go out of our way to look for anyone."

"Once we get into the academy, I suggest that we remain together. We cannot afford to get split up. However, if we must, we must remain in two groups, at most - half and half. Any less than that, and the orcs will overpower us."

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Lyrique looks at Charlotte and seems about to loose his temper. "I have told you what the charmed orc told me. We know why the Orcs are here. As for stopping them; We will, but I need to be sure if my parents are alive for me to function. How can you be so cold!" He turns and looks at the rest of the group to gauge their reactions.

 

[Jeremy]

Rallyn hangs his head, mumbling, "If we don't have our gear, and get captured as well because of it, what good can we do your parents... We've got to be prepared before we can rescue them.. The longer we argue the more likely they'll be on a ship. We should just get going..."

He stands, pulls out his crossbow, loads and cocks it, then stands shifting from foot to foot staring at his feet.

 

[Jarval]

"I think we should try to find Lyrique's parents, but only after we've retrieved our gear. Finding them may give us as good a clue as any as to stop the orcs." Mortimer quickly loads his crossbow as he speaks.

"Charlotte does have a point, however. We should stick together. As a group, our numbers are enough to dissuade some attackers."

 

[Zhure]

still waiting for a concensus, take all the time you need.

 

[Lichtenhart]

"I don't have anything really important to retrieve from my room. Does anybody else? Time is also an issue; if we can't stop them before the boats leave... Well, you know. I can go with Lirique at the town now, and start getting and idea what we have to face. we can make two groups, and meet at the cafeteria as soon as possible. Lirique and I would need anyway one well versed in the psionics to keep us in touch with the others. Is anybody coming with us?" Victor asks.