Academy of Drell, Part 6

[Zhure]

The four orcs, on closer inspection, appear to be half-orcs. The tallest of them strides forward as the rest spread out.

"Keep your hands clear of magic devices, young one. We're here to liberate the island for the Emperor.You know a priest named Agius?"

As they approach, it's obvious their blades have seen combat recently, as they're coated in drying blood.

 

[Zhure]

Sildarin

There's not really any green patches this close to the shoreline, but Sildarin does manage to find a secluded rocky area that blocks the wind and is above the high tide marks. While it's not as warm as the bonfire area, he thinks he can get some rest fairly safely.

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Lyrique pockets the wand. "Oh! Thank the good Emporer! The students from the academy took the village back. We were able to kill a few of the invaders but they got away with quite a lot of the townsmen."

 

[Dalamar]

Sildarin lies down and fixes his gaze to the skies. An uncharacteristically eased look takes over his face as he continues to ponder his current situation with Slith's assistance.

What you did to Charlotte just back there wasn't nice! You should've said something!
I really aren't in a mood for a chat.
You're never in a mood for a chat.
But this time it's because I need to get myself comfortable with the idea that I might be taught a 'hero' by people. I never wanted that kind of attention and so I'm not prepared for something like this.
That's what you've been telling yourself since you became self-aware! You almost managed to come out of your shell back there in the cave, what drove you back?
I don't know... maybe it was the fact that I felt like the others just tolerated me there with them instead of hoping me there. Maybe it was when you went suicidal this morning with your obsession on Charlotte.
Don't blame it on me!
Maybe I got emotionally scarred when we met the zombies. Maybe I was out of my mind when I dared to speak with other people?
That wouldn't be anything new. The only time you speak is when you insult somebody or let something inapproriate escape.
You aren't really helping me with your comments, especially back there when we were crawling through the tunnel. Remember that?
You mean when you blurted out something of other people's rears? That was hilarius.
The others didn't really consider it hilarius.
That's their problem.

 

[Zhure]

Lyrique

The half-orcs look askance as Lyrique speaks. The obvious leader of the band exchanged glances with a few, then speaks up.

"Where're the citizens now?"

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Lyrique says "in the town center. I believe setting up shelters. I have to go now."

 

[GnomeWorks]

Charlotte takes the staff and dagger, and looks at them for a moment.

"Sildarin!" She calls out. "Hold up!"

She runs after him, then pushes the staff and dagger into his hands.

"I don't know what to do with these," She says. "I'm not very good with magic items, and things like that."

"By the way... thanks for your help."

She then walks off, and returns to where the others are.

 

[Zhure]

Lyrique

Lyrique leaves behind the half-orc guards and returns down the hill to the town. As he passes near the edge of sight of the guards, they still haven't moved, but are watching him closely.

 

[Zhure]

Charlotte returns to the main bonfire area. Mortimer and Victor both seem to be sorely injured, although conscious and stable. The assembled citizens and students give a brief yet subdued cheer at the sight of her.

 

[Jeremy]

Rallyn gathers in close with the others and whispers to them quietly.

"We need to get these people to some place where they would feel safe, Charlotte and I met with no trouble on the Academy grounds after the Smatherspathers dealt with the orcs there, and at least there aren't any buildings on fire like down in the town. So I'd say the library would be a good place to take everyone to sit down and calm them down. We can't send them back to their homes until we know it'll be safe."

Rallyn looks around.

"Now. How by the Great Mother are we going to get out to sea to get our teachers and friends back?"