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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4444516" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>The Seventh Sin: Part 5 – Sewer Rats</strong></p><p></p><p>Behind ‘The Marquis Moon’ was an old, rusted sewer grating. Though it at first appeared to be locked, the grating lifted easily.</p><p></p><p>“I thought you were a goner for a moment there, Sebastian.” Beldin clambered down into the sewers. </p><p></p><p>“So did I.” Sebastian followed him in. “I still don’t understand what happened. Why would a Ymandrake take such a special interest in us? And why did he leave us a map?”</p><p></p><p>“To make us suffer,” said Beldin. “That much was obvious.”</p><p></p><p>“The Hawk faction corrupted Augustus Tensen-Balin’s son with a magical disease.” Vlad looked away from Sebastian. “The plan was to use it as a weapon against the Sorcerer King.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian froze. “What kind of disease?”</p><p></p><p>“A magical disease,” said Vlad. “Quintus, Ilmarė, Kham and I went on a special mission to deliver Cassicus directly to the Sorcerer-King. We succeeded.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian rubbed his temples. “I knew that we had delivered a fatal blow to the Sorcerer-King, but I didn’t know how.”</p><p></p><p>“We faced the Commandant when we were trying to steal one of the Black Ships. We barely escaped with our lives.”</p><p> </p><p>“And just how is this disease spread?”</p><p></p><p>Vlad shook his head slowly. “I’m not sure. But it infects…”</p><p></p><p>“Yes?” asked Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>“Sorcerers,” said Vlad with a sigh. “It infects sorcerers.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian slumped against the side of the sewer. “Suddenly, I don’t feel so well.”</p><p></p><p>“I’ve found something.” Beldin crouched down to pick up a dagger. “This is Ilmarė’s throwing dagger.”</p><p></p><p>As they looked around the dank and noisome tunnels, they heard a surprised yelp, followed by a grunt of pain. Almost immediately, the sounds of battle echoed from somewhere down the tunnel to their left.</p><p></p><p>Before them, a harried human warrior stood with his back to the tunnel wall at a sewer T-junction. Surrounding him are crouching figures serpent-like figures. The warrior desperately fended off their attacks with a short sword. One of the figures stood back from the melee, reaching into a small pouch at his waist and hissing some sort of rhythmic chant.</p><p></p><p>”Ssanu!” said Beldin. </p><p></p><p>“But I thought we stopped them!” said Sebastian, his voice rising. “I thought K’Stallo was educating them…”</p><p></p><p>Vlad and Beldin charged forward, weapons raised. </p><p></p><p>“<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Radius incensio!</span>” Sebastian pointed both hands and scorching rays of fire spiraled through the stink of the sewers to strike the priest-like ssanu. </p><p></p><p>It fell backwards, the corpse still smoldering. The warriors made short work of the remaining ssanu, who fled upon the death of their leader.</p><p></p><p>“The name’s Mondel,” said the man. He had a haggard face, with bags under his eyes. “A fellow named Rat told me that he saw a girl being dragged through the sewers by a man. I figured if I rescued her I’d get into the Sewer Rats.”</p><p></p><p>“Sewer Rats?” asked Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“Vigilantes,” said Beldin. “They’re probably the only thing keeping the ssanu population down.”</p><p></p><p>“Rat told me the general location of where the kidnapper went,” said Mondel. “He also told me that a strange door is located in the tunnels somewhere nearby.”</p><p></p><p>The man turned and began walking back the way they came. </p><p></p><p>“Not coming with us?” asked Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“No way,” said Mondel. “This place is too dangerous and disgusting to bother. Good luck finding your friend.”</p><p></p><p>“That’s gratitude for you,” said Beldin.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian was silent. </p><p></p><p>“Sebastian?” asked Vlad. “You okay?”</p><p></p><p>The dark-kin was leaning over the corpse of the priest ssanu. He had the ssanu’s pouch in his hand, turning it over and over. “This symbol. It’s a symbol of Yig. Only it’s not Yig in her typically peaceful form. It has a word underneath it: Sskethvai. I don’t know what it means, but I do know this: the ssanu are not as disorganized as we believed.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4444516, member: 3285"] [b]The Seventh Sin: Part 5 – Sewer Rats[/b] Behind ‘The Marquis Moon’ was an old, rusted sewer grating. Though it at first appeared to be locked, the grating lifted easily. “I thought you were a goner for a moment there, Sebastian.” Beldin clambered down into the sewers. “So did I.” Sebastian followed him in. “I still don’t understand what happened. Why would a Ymandrake take such a special interest in us? And why did he leave us a map?” “To make us suffer,” said Beldin. “That much was obvious.” “The Hawk faction corrupted Augustus Tensen-Balin’s son with a magical disease.” Vlad looked away from Sebastian. “The plan was to use it as a weapon against the Sorcerer King.” Sebastian froze. “What kind of disease?” “A magical disease,” said Vlad. “Quintus, Ilmarė, Kham and I went on a special mission to deliver Cassicus directly to the Sorcerer-King. We succeeded.” Sebastian rubbed his temples. “I knew that we had delivered a fatal blow to the Sorcerer-King, but I didn’t know how.” “We faced the Commandant when we were trying to steal one of the Black Ships. We barely escaped with our lives.” “And just how is this disease spread?” Vlad shook his head slowly. “I’m not sure. But it infects…” “Yes?” asked Sebastian. “Sorcerers,” said Vlad with a sigh. “It infects sorcerers.” Sebastian slumped against the side of the sewer. “Suddenly, I don’t feel so well.” “I’ve found something.” Beldin crouched down to pick up a dagger. “This is Ilmarė’s throwing dagger.” As they looked around the dank and noisome tunnels, they heard a surprised yelp, followed by a grunt of pain. Almost immediately, the sounds of battle echoed from somewhere down the tunnel to their left. Before them, a harried human warrior stood with his back to the tunnel wall at a sewer T-junction. Surrounding him are crouching figures serpent-like figures. The warrior desperately fended off their attacks with a short sword. One of the figures stood back from the melee, reaching into a small pouch at his waist and hissing some sort of rhythmic chant. ”Ssanu!” said Beldin. “But I thought we stopped them!” said Sebastian, his voice rising. “I thought K’Stallo was educating them…” Vlad and Beldin charged forward, weapons raised. “[FONT="Impact"]Radius incensio![/FONT]” Sebastian pointed both hands and scorching rays of fire spiraled through the stink of the sewers to strike the priest-like ssanu. It fell backwards, the corpse still smoldering. The warriors made short work of the remaining ssanu, who fled upon the death of their leader. “The name’s Mondel,” said the man. He had a haggard face, with bags under his eyes. “A fellow named Rat told me that he saw a girl being dragged through the sewers by a man. I figured if I rescued her I’d get into the Sewer Rats.” “Sewer Rats?” asked Vlad. “Vigilantes,” said Beldin. “They’re probably the only thing keeping the ssanu population down.” “Rat told me the general location of where the kidnapper went,” said Mondel. “He also told me that a strange door is located in the tunnels somewhere nearby.” The man turned and began walking back the way they came. “Not coming with us?” asked Vlad. “No way,” said Mondel. “This place is too dangerous and disgusting to bother. Good luck finding your friend.” “That’s gratitude for you,” said Beldin. Sebastian was silent. “Sebastian?” asked Vlad. “You okay?” The dark-kin was leaning over the corpse of the priest ssanu. He had the ssanu’s pouch in his hand, turning it over and over. “This symbol. It’s a symbol of Yig. Only it’s not Yig in her typically peaceful form. It has a word underneath it: Sskethvai. I don’t know what it means, but I do know this: the ssanu are not as disorganized as we believed.” [/QUOTE]
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