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In the Valus - The Heroes of Marchford (Chapter 14 Continues - 12/24/08)
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<blockquote data-quote="Funeris" data-source="post: 4506315" data-attributes="member: 22792"><p><strong>Chapter 14: Gurnag's Head (continued)</strong></p><p></p><p>The stench of the corpse had been scoured away by time. The perfume of the harpies’ nests on the higher level of the fortress had not been. It wafted lazily through the portal as Drake and Motega wrenched the body from the flagpole.. </p><p></p><p>“That is the Lord Pendour,” Drake confirmed. He ran a finger along the fine, silver etchings of the lord’s scabbard. </p><p></p><p>Motega rummaged through Pendour’s clothing. Desiccated flesh sloughed off beneath the Rornman’s touch. He smirked in disgust.</p><p></p><p>“So,” Magnus posited, “this is the Lord Pendour Carnelloe and he died as was divined by—”</p><p></p><p>“Righter Phazwick,” Drake finished.</p><p></p><p>“Right,” Magnus continued. “He was killed by harpies or that is at least what they want us to believe.”</p><p></p><p>“He has a few lacerations on his palms, forearms and face,” added the Rornman. “The size is right for harpies.”</p><p></p><p>“Harpies, at least the ones we’ve crossed, could not have lifted Lord Pendour and dropped him to his death on a flagpole. Not while the man, despite his age, was armed. That is to say nothing of his other missing companions.” Magnus stroked his chin in consideration.</p><p></p><p>The belt clasp opened easily. With a quick pull, the scabbard fell into Drake’s hand. He weighed it momentarily, then stood and tossed it to Motega. “There were four others. Righter Thairon, the family wizard Maccab, and two veteran man-at-arms, Matlick and Rorinald. These harpies would not have stood long against that force.”</p><p></p><p>“For once, we agree,” Magnus chirped. “Something else is going on here.”</p><p></p><p>Fitz lifted his eyes from Pendour’s body. “Maybe there is a connection to Minetown. There were large, clawed and winged infernal beasts in that attack.”</p><p></p><p>“I don’t like that you may be right,” admitted the mage. “We think we’ve stepped into a pile of dung only to look around and realize we’re stumbling around blindly in a latrine. Can you <em>speak with dead</em>?”</p><p></p><p>“Not today. Take the head and my Goddess can bless us with the ability to ask in the morning.” Fitz turned from the scene.</p><p></p><p>Drake hacked through the lord’s neck with ease. Wrapping the head in a bit of cloth, he deposited it in a sack. “We may find the other bodies below.”</p><p></p><p>Motega stood and nodded in assent. “Hopefully, we’ll find that key, too. It wasn’t on him.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Funeris, post: 4506315, member: 22792"] [b]Chapter 14: Gurnag's Head (continued)[/b] The stench of the corpse had been scoured away by time. The perfume of the harpies’ nests on the higher level of the fortress had not been. It wafted lazily through the portal as Drake and Motega wrenched the body from the flagpole.. “That is the Lord Pendour,” Drake confirmed. He ran a finger along the fine, silver etchings of the lord’s scabbard. Motega rummaged through Pendour’s clothing. Desiccated flesh sloughed off beneath the Rornman’s touch. He smirked in disgust. “So,” Magnus posited, “this is the Lord Pendour Carnelloe and he died as was divined by—” “Righter Phazwick,” Drake finished. “Right,” Magnus continued. “He was killed by harpies or that is at least what they want us to believe.” “He has a few lacerations on his palms, forearms and face,” added the Rornman. “The size is right for harpies.” “Harpies, at least the ones we’ve crossed, could not have lifted Lord Pendour and dropped him to his death on a flagpole. Not while the man, despite his age, was armed. That is to say nothing of his other missing companions.” Magnus stroked his chin in consideration. The belt clasp opened easily. With a quick pull, the scabbard fell into Drake’s hand. He weighed it momentarily, then stood and tossed it to Motega. “There were four others. Righter Thairon, the family wizard Maccab, and two veteran man-at-arms, Matlick and Rorinald. These harpies would not have stood long against that force.” “For once, we agree,” Magnus chirped. “Something else is going on here.” Fitz lifted his eyes from Pendour’s body. “Maybe there is a connection to Minetown. There were large, clawed and winged infernal beasts in that attack.” “I don’t like that you may be right,” admitted the mage. “We think we’ve stepped into a pile of dung only to look around and realize we’re stumbling around blindly in a latrine. Can you [i]speak with dead[/i]?” “Not today. Take the head and my Goddess can bless us with the ability to ask in the morning.” Fitz turned from the scene. Drake hacked through the lord’s neck with ease. Wrapping the head in a bit of cloth, he deposited it in a sack. “We may find the other bodies below.” Motega stood and nodded in assent. “Hopefully, we’ll find that key, too. It wasn’t on him.” [/QUOTE]
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