Heroes, Inc. : Rasheman

[Falkus]

OOC: And Dyria's viewpoint is that while she despises Thayan slavers and their servants just as much as Calimshan slavers, she'd rather not lose her friendship with Tim and Alethia over the matter at hand. There'll always be more Thayans to kill in the future, and while she would prefer to kill these ones right now, she considers the group more important right now.

 

[Hawkeye]

Shando: Uncomfortable from a moral standpoint but willing to concede Rashemi law. His greatest concern seems to be for those that are unconscious and unable to defend themselves or simply face confront their executioners. Those remaining Thayans on their feet and fighting can meet their punishment honestly.

Give the man a cigar! He hit the target in the first shot!

Can we continue to work together?

Can we trust each other?

Will things be forgiven?

This all makes for a great story IMO. I am however, concerned about a party split. Can the Hidden Shield survive? Can this PBEM survive? I hope so :\

Stay tuned for the next exiting episode of The Hidden Shield!. Same Hidden Shield Time! Same Hidden Shield Channel!

Hawkeye

 

[DM_Matt]

Oberon speaks to everyone "Very well. You've done much for this place. Those who are not presently able to defend themselves will be taken as prisoners. But they will be punished in accordance with Rashemi laws and customs."

If no one stops them, the Valkyries proceed to attack, with marco and his men taking the cue and moving in as well. Within about a minute, no Thayan will be left standing.

Meanwhile, Alethia looks down at the battle. With the help of the fey creatures, the flying ship, and the bear clan warriors teleported in, the tide is turned against the Thayan force below. Another group of Valkyries fly in from behind the Thayans thanks to the clouds produced by the ship remaining active, at low altitudes, and attacking for so long in one place. They destroy the siege engines, and engage the wizards. Without support from behind, the Thayan front line collapses. Meanwhile, the bear clan warriors flank the large group. Alethia sees Beor charging through the Thayans, tearing off heads and slashing soldiers in two with his claws.

 

[kirinke]

"Thank you my lord." Alethia tells Oberone quietly, knowing that he will hear. "We will respect the laws of this land and its people as well as your laws while we remain in its borders to the best of our ability,"

She had done what she could for the Thayans. It was likely that they would be put to death. If she could, she would stay the Rashemi's hand, but knew that it was probably fruitless. If nothing else, she could at least make sure that the captured prisoners were dealt a clean death.

Now, it was time to aid Timrin and the others.

"Follow Timrin and Shando's orders my friends," she told her followers. "Protect the innocent and helpless, fight with our friends,"

"Marise, you are my second." she said quietly. "Illuminate the darkness with the moon's bright rays,"

"Timrin. Shando. My followers will obey you as they would me. Good luck," she told them.

The archon's stay close to Shando and Sarah, picking off any would be killers.

Alethia rubbed her temples wearily, seeing the irony of the situation: pleading for mercy, for those who have shown no mercy, nor likely would never show mercy to anyone not of their own country or station. Would she do so again? The answer was yes. Only evil was truly without mercy. If she could show one evil individual another way out of the dark and that one followed it, then it would be well worth it. The demon's low, sardonic chuckle echoed in her head.

The path in the light is never easy and the price is sometimes even higher than anything the dark could demand. But the rewards are well worth it.

She turns, to go help Devan again. "Sorry for leaving Kayla," She apologized to the witch. "I had to take care of something," she added, looking down at the gravely hurt woman, her hand shimmering with white-fire, licking at the wounds, healing them as Devan cut the thorns out.

 

[Steve Gorak]

Content how the situation unfolded and that Oberon opened the door, Murdoch flies up to wreap havock on the remaining Thayan army. He'll repeatdly blast them fromthe air. "You influence me more than you think, my friends", he says telepathically to his companions. He'll refrain from blasting Thayans that surrender to Bear clan warriors or valkyries.

 

[Hawkeye]

Oberon speaks to everyone "Very well. You've done much for this place. Those who are not presently able to defend themselves will be taken as prisoners. But they will be punished in accordance with Rashemi laws and customs."

Shando inclines his head respectfully,"Thank you for your wisdom in this delicate situation Lord Oberon." Shando still stands protectively over the unconscious Thayvians, just in case someone in the group didn't get Oberon's message clearly.

Hawkeye

 

[kirinke]

Content how the situation unfolded and that Oberon opened the door, Murdoch flies up to wreap havock on the remaining Thayan army. He'll repeatdly blast them fromthe air. "You influence me more than you think, my friends", he says telepathically to his companions. He'll refrain from blasting Thayans that surrender to Bear clan warriors or valkyries.

Is that a bad thing warlock? Naverone quipped.

 

[DM_Matt]

Content how the situation unfolded and that Oberon opened the door, Murdoch flies up to wreap havock on the remaining Thayan army. He'll repeatdly blast them fromthe air. "You influence me more than you think, my friends", he says telepathically to his companions. He'll refrain from blasting Thayans that surrender to Bear clan warriors or valkyries.

Soon the wizards fall, and the Thayans are defeated. The panicked survivors split, with one group fleeing into Rasheman and the other group heading back towards Thay. The second group is trapped and destroyed when they find that Mulsantir is no longer an available refuge. The survivors who move inland, but run right into the next wave of Rashemi, and are surrounded and destroyed. It only takes a couple hours before the Thayan force is completely destroyed. Now what?

 

[frostrune]

Oberon speaks to everyone "Very well. You've done much for this place. Those who are not presently able to defend themselves will be taken as prisoners. But they will be punished in accordance with Rashemi laws and customs."

If no one stops them, the Valkyries proceed to attack, with marco and his men taking the cue and moving in as well. Within about a minute, no Thayan will be left standing.

Timrin stoically bears witness to the Rashemi execution of justice standing protectively over the bodies of those unable to effectively protect themselves. His mind is full of turmoil however. Each arcing blast of acid is a poinant reminder of the battle yet to come.

The freeing of Mulsantir seems hollow or at least tainted. The future is much less certain. First we will see to the wounded, then... we'll see.

He mentally relays to Naverone and Alethia as the last Thayans are put to the sword, 'Rashemi justice has been served. We will be returning shortly.'

Timrin is silent and withdrawn as he and his companions oversee the final transfer of 'prisoners' though the withering glare he lays upon Marco speaks volumes as to the way the Rashemi smuggler should handle his new charges. The wild cheers of the Rashemi freedom fighters are completely lost on him. He offers a simple salute of respect to the Valkeries as he whistles Heironimous over to his side.

He mentally says to all his companions, 'I would leave. I'm in no mood for the wild drunken parties sure to follow. Maggie is hurting and Devan is overworked. I will see what I can do at the ship. Murdock, Dyria - someone should represent the company at the festivities. Enjoy yourselves. Our quarrell could use some time for perspective.'

With that he mounts up and plans to ride out on the field toward the ship.

 

[Steve Gorak]

Is that a bad thing warlock? Naverone quipped.

"Knowing that your hearts are pure, not, it is not, demon!." Murdoch answers in repartee.