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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 5055758" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Crisis in Freeport: Part 5 – Free Drak!</strong></p><p></p><p>Beldin stood at the entrance to the Fortress of Justice, along with Commander Stern. With a barked command, the guards let them in.</p><p></p><p>Inside, two hundred and fifty citizens, mainly women and children, huddled together in the training area.</p><p></p><p>“Who’s in charge here?” demanded Commander Stern.</p><p></p><p>“I’m Sergeant Lassiter,” said a grizzled guardsman. With the death of Commissioner Williams at the hands of Price Rurbach, it had fallen to Lassiter to lead the Fortress until a suitable replacement could be found. “What’s the meaning of this?”</p><p></p><p>“You’ve got to let Drak go,” said Beldin. “Right now.”</p><p></p><p>“Are you mad? He’s a criminal!”</p><p></p><p>“He’s only guilty of wanting to be Sea Lord,” said Beldin. “And I can think of several other people who you should be arresting if that’s the case.”</p><p></p><p>“There are orcs on their way here,” said Stern more urgently. “And they’re going to storm these gates if we don’t do something.”</p><p></p><p>“Fine, fine,” said Lassiter. “But this is on your head.”</p><p></p><p>They jogged over to the Tombs, where only a solitary jailer and two guards were on watch. </p><p></p><p>“Open Drak’s cell,” snapped Lassiter. “We’re letting him out.”</p><p></p><p>“But sir!”</p><p></p><p>“Now, private!”</p><p></p><p>The guard complied. Drak Scarbelly hobbled out of his cell.</p><p></p><p>“Well, well, well, if tis’ not me old friend, Beldin Soulforge.” The orc pirate smiled with a mouthful of yellow teeth. “And what be th’ problem t’day?”</p><p></p><p>“Barbarians are attacking the city,” said Beldin. </p><p></p><p>Drak nodded. “So I heard. This all coulda been avoided if ye just gave me th’ sextant. Instead o’ trying to pass it off as evidence o’ that human brat’s lineage.”</p><p></p><p>“You’re not going to have a Freeport to rule over at this rate,” said Beldin.</p><p></p><p>“Give me th’ sextant, then.”</p><p></p><p>“I don’t have it,” said Beldin.</p><p></p><p>“Then I guess ye’ve got bigger problems.”</p><p></p><p>Beldin huffed. “If you don’t help us, humans AND orcs will die. All of us! This is Freeport’s last chance!”</p><p></p><p>Scarbelly looked him up and down with his good eye. “Then I’ll make ye a compromise. I want a guaranteed seat on th’ Council.”</p><p></p><p>“What?” said Lassiter. “You can’t possibly be considering…”</p><p></p><p>Beldin put one hand up. “We need to consider everything right now.”</p><p></p><p>“That’s madness,” said Stern. “From criminal to Councilman? The citizens of Freeport will never stand for it.”</p><p></p><p>“Citizens?” asked Drak. “There be a whole horde o’ them outside yer gates, and I don’t mean th’ barbarians. Treat th’ orcs like decent folk and ye’d be surprised what ye get back.” He turned back to Beldin. “Swear on Sarish and I’ll see what I can do.”</p><p></p><p>Beldin stroked his beard, deep in thought.</p><p></p><p>“Ye don’t exactly have a lot o’ time here,” said Drak impatiently.</p><p></p><p>Beldin nodded. “It is done then. I swear on Sarish that I will see that you get on the Council.” He cut his palm with a knife and Drak did likewise. They shook on it.</p><p></p><p>“Lead me t’ the top o’ the tower,” ordered Drak.</p><p></p><p>When they arrived with Drak at the gates to the Fortress of Justice, a sea of orcs had amassed outside, chanting his name and demanding Drak’s freedom. </p><p></p><p>Fires burned in many places, but the amber glow of the torch-wielding orcs was far more ominous. As Drak stepped onto the parapet overlooking his brethren, a ferocious roaring cheer filled the air: DRAK! DRAK! DRAK!</p><p></p><p>For a moment, Drak stood still, soaking up the sound of his people as if he was drawing energy from them. Raising his hands to quiet them, he began to speak. In the distance, the barbarian forces could be seen making their way towards the fortress.</p><p></p><p>“Our time has come, brothers! Tonight, we can show all th’ people o’ Freeport that we truly belong. We are not animals or only jackasses t’ carry their cargo! You came here to set me free, but it be these people ye see beside me that helped me to see what freedom truly be. The city we all call home is under attack. It’s time for us t’ prove that we want to be citizens of Freeport. We will show the whole world the strength and depth of orc honor. Come with me now, brothers! Gnash yer teeth and pound these invaders. Death to the barbarians. Death to the enemies of Freeport. Honor for the orcs!”</p><p></p><p>A roaring cheer went up from the orcs as Drak ended his speech. He turned to Beldin. “Come, me friends. It be time for us t’ bash skulls. Let’s meet ‘em head on!” Drak quickly moved down to the flight of stairs, readying his greataxe for the fighting to come.</p><p></p><p>“Finally,” grinned Beldin, right behind him, “I get to really bust some heads!”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 5055758, member: 3285"] [b]Crisis in Freeport: Part 5 – Free Drak![/b] Beldin stood at the entrance to the Fortress of Justice, along with Commander Stern. With a barked command, the guards let them in. Inside, two hundred and fifty citizens, mainly women and children, huddled together in the training area. “Who’s in charge here?” demanded Commander Stern. “I’m Sergeant Lassiter,” said a grizzled guardsman. With the death of Commissioner Williams at the hands of Price Rurbach, it had fallen to Lassiter to lead the Fortress until a suitable replacement could be found. “What’s the meaning of this?” “You’ve got to let Drak go,” said Beldin. “Right now.” “Are you mad? He’s a criminal!” “He’s only guilty of wanting to be Sea Lord,” said Beldin. “And I can think of several other people who you should be arresting if that’s the case.” “There are orcs on their way here,” said Stern more urgently. “And they’re going to storm these gates if we don’t do something.” “Fine, fine,” said Lassiter. “But this is on your head.” They jogged over to the Tombs, where only a solitary jailer and two guards were on watch. “Open Drak’s cell,” snapped Lassiter. “We’re letting him out.” “But sir!” “Now, private!” The guard complied. Drak Scarbelly hobbled out of his cell. “Well, well, well, if tis’ not me old friend, Beldin Soulforge.” The orc pirate smiled with a mouthful of yellow teeth. “And what be th’ problem t’day?” “Barbarians are attacking the city,” said Beldin. Drak nodded. “So I heard. This all coulda been avoided if ye just gave me th’ sextant. Instead o’ trying to pass it off as evidence o’ that human brat’s lineage.” “You’re not going to have a Freeport to rule over at this rate,” said Beldin. “Give me th’ sextant, then.” “I don’t have it,” said Beldin. “Then I guess ye’ve got bigger problems.” Beldin huffed. “If you don’t help us, humans AND orcs will die. All of us! This is Freeport’s last chance!” Scarbelly looked him up and down with his good eye. “Then I’ll make ye a compromise. I want a guaranteed seat on th’ Council.” “What?” said Lassiter. “You can’t possibly be considering…” Beldin put one hand up. “We need to consider everything right now.” “That’s madness,” said Stern. “From criminal to Councilman? The citizens of Freeport will never stand for it.” “Citizens?” asked Drak. “There be a whole horde o’ them outside yer gates, and I don’t mean th’ barbarians. Treat th’ orcs like decent folk and ye’d be surprised what ye get back.” He turned back to Beldin. “Swear on Sarish and I’ll see what I can do.” Beldin stroked his beard, deep in thought. “Ye don’t exactly have a lot o’ time here,” said Drak impatiently. Beldin nodded. “It is done then. I swear on Sarish that I will see that you get on the Council.” He cut his palm with a knife and Drak did likewise. They shook on it. “Lead me t’ the top o’ the tower,” ordered Drak. When they arrived with Drak at the gates to the Fortress of Justice, a sea of orcs had amassed outside, chanting his name and demanding Drak’s freedom. Fires burned in many places, but the amber glow of the torch-wielding orcs was far more ominous. As Drak stepped onto the parapet overlooking his brethren, a ferocious roaring cheer filled the air: DRAK! DRAK! DRAK! For a moment, Drak stood still, soaking up the sound of his people as if he was drawing energy from them. Raising his hands to quiet them, he began to speak. In the distance, the barbarian forces could be seen making their way towards the fortress. “Our time has come, brothers! Tonight, we can show all th’ people o’ Freeport that we truly belong. We are not animals or only jackasses t’ carry their cargo! You came here to set me free, but it be these people ye see beside me that helped me to see what freedom truly be. The city we all call home is under attack. It’s time for us t’ prove that we want to be citizens of Freeport. We will show the whole world the strength and depth of orc honor. Come with me now, brothers! Gnash yer teeth and pound these invaders. Death to the barbarians. Death to the enemies of Freeport. Honor for the orcs!” A roaring cheer went up from the orcs as Drak ended his speech. He turned to Beldin. “Come, me friends. It be time for us t’ bash skulls. Let’s meet ‘em head on!” Drak quickly moved down to the flight of stairs, readying his greataxe for the fighting to come. “Finally,” grinned Beldin, right behind him, “I get to really bust some heads!” [/QUOTE]
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