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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 8306483" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><strong>Meanwhile...</strong></p><p>Once Caerth and Phar prepare the message for Carnell and tie it to Screech's leg, the half-orc druid urges the bird to fly to the village. Then, the two of them head for the grotto where they find Aureus and the others preparing to cast off with the launch. Quinn and Maur are not with the hutaakan rogue. She explains that they and Xander are going to 'ride' Angus through the underground passage.</p><p></p><p>Aries and Eike sit in the center of the launch. Their hands and feet are tied and both have been gagged. Wieland is glaring a them. Brutus sits in one of the spots to oar and Meridith moves to take the second position.</p><p></p><p>"We were beginning to wonder if you were coming with us," Timmins says. "Caerth, if you will."</p><p></p><p>Aureus holds up a rope harness she's been working on. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"This should work."</span></p><p></p><p>Caerth slips into the water and wild shapes into a large shark. Brutus watches with fascination as Aureus slips the harness on the druid/shark. Phar finds a spot to sit comfortably. Once the harness is secure, Caerth rushes for the opening of the grotto. The launch lurches forward and the rowers begin finding a rhythm in time with each other and the wild shaped druid's swimming. Caerth has to fight the current but he easily makes headway in the rising water of the tide.</p><p></p><p>By the time the adventurers in the Underearth are sneaking past the undead horde, Caerth and the launch are approaching the beachhead where the village's dock is located. The sun is low in the night sky but there is still more than 5 hours until dusk. The launch pulls into the dock and Aureus jumps up to tie up the boat. There is no sign of the other launch.</p><p></p><p>Peering into the sky, Phar see no signs of rooks flying above Carnell. Perhaps they were defeated? Then the paragon elf smells the scent of blood and smoke.</p><p></p><p>Meridith doesn't wait. She rushes onto the dock and then up the hill towards the village.</p><p></p><p>"Meridith, don't!" Wieland yells.</p><p></p><p>"She's too worried, lad," Timmins says. "I'll go after her. Stay with the prisoners."</p><p></p><p>Timmins exits the boat and rushes after the young guard. He moves more carefully.</p><p></p><p>Brutus takes both prisoners by the scruff of the neck and half drags them out of the launch. Aureus sets her bow and waits for the young half-ogre and Wieland to escort the prisoners in front of them. She waits for Caerth to wild shape back into himself, and she takes up the rear position behind Phar in order to watch their backs. At the top of the hill, there is still no sign of the rooks in the sky, but they soon come upon two dead rooks pin-cushioned by arrows.</p><p></p><p>The village comes into sight and you can see the fight against the rooks didn't go well. yes, there are more dead rooks, but there are even more dead villagers. The survivors have covered their dead friends with blankets and tarps. Members of the militia are gathering up the dead rooks and tossing them into a pile outside of the village.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"Oh no,"</span> Aureus says. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"I knew it might be bad but nothing like this."</span> She shakes her head in dismay.</p><p></p><p>Several of the villages buildings are smoldering and the militia is working to douse the flames of a small house that is burning badly. Rosey's inn looks like it is in shambles. In the distance, smoke rises from Pendour Manor. You can see figures standing on its ramparts watching the sky.</p><p></p><p>"They came out of nowhere," a voice says. Sir Ghal walks up to them. He is battered and bruised but looks like he will survive. He moves to Caerth and hands the half-orc druid the message sent with Screech. "I wish this could have gotten to us soon but I realize from Phar's description that it wasn't possible." He looks at one of the tarps. "We lost many today and I think we will lose more once this Tarrak gets here. I've sent riders to Belporte, Fort Symas, and Hazepoint, but I doubt they will be able to help in time. We're likely on our own, for now."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"How many were there?"</span> Aureus asks.</p><p></p><p>"A dozen, at least, but it was the damn eagle and its rider that did the most damage. They got away as did some of the rooks. I didn't have anyone to spare to go after them."</p><p></p><p>"How many did we lose, lad?" Timmins asks the young knight.</p><p></p><p>"Too many... dozens... maybe more," Sir Ghal replies. "Bronzethegn's young apprentice is dead. both Sir Gareth and Quinten never made it back to shore. We can't find them or the other launch anywhere. Several members of the militia did find this, however," the knight pulls a scrap of bloodied cloth from his belt. Sir Gareth's tunic.</p><p></p><p>"My parents?" Meridith asks.</p><p></p><p>"Your father was assigned to the manor," he says glumly. "He died in the first wave of the attack. I'm sorry."</p><p></p><p>"Mother," Meridith says with her eyes downcast.</p><p></p><p>"I don't know," Sir Ghal replies. "There aren't enough of us left to check every farmhouse. Go if you must." He turns to Wieland. "Go with your cousin and check on your family, but I will need both of you back as soon as possible."</p><p></p><p>Wieland nods and the two cousins rush out of the village to check on their families.</p><p></p><p>"Lady Pendour?" Timmins asks the question Aureus is afraid to ask.</p><p></p><p>"She is fine but badly shaken," the young knight replies. "I don't know if her rule of Carnell can survive this mess."</p><p></p><p>Sir Ghal finally looks at Aries and Eike. "Brutus, take them to the manor and lock them up in the deepest cells. Strip them of everything, even their clothes. No dignity." He looks at Caerth, Phar, and Aureus, one after the other. "Now, where are the others? Quinn, the dwarf Lady Pendour hired, and the centaur? Did they die? And where is your other prisoner? This dark dwarf."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"No, they're alive. They are taking an underground passage that the duergar knew about. There wasn't enough room in the boat. They are all riding Angus, the centaur, so it won't be long before they get here. We hope."</span></p><p></p><p>"Let us hope so," Sir Ghal says glumly. He watches as the militia puts out the last of the flames, but there is little left of the burning house. An old woman is crying on her knees in front of the ruined home. An elderly gentleman consoles here. "At least they still have each other. Both their children died today, among the militia."</p><p></p><p>The timbers on another old house give way and the roof collapses.</p><p></p><p><strong>"Damn! So much destruction! These evil bastards are going to pay!"</strong> Sir Ghal loses his temper.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 8306483, member: 2012"] [B]Meanwhile...[/B] Once Caerth and Phar prepare the message for Carnell and tie it to Screech's leg, the half-orc druid urges the bird to fly to the village. Then, the two of them head for the grotto where they find Aureus and the others preparing to cast off with the launch. Quinn and Maur are not with the hutaakan rogue. She explains that they and Xander are going to 'ride' Angus through the underground passage. Aries and Eike sit in the center of the launch. Their hands and feet are tied and both have been gagged. Wieland is glaring a them. Brutus sits in one of the spots to oar and Meridith moves to take the second position. "We were beginning to wonder if you were coming with us," Timmins says. "Caerth, if you will." Aureus holds up a rope harness she's been working on. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"This should work."[/COLOR] Caerth slips into the water and wild shapes into a large shark. Brutus watches with fascination as Aureus slips the harness on the druid/shark. Phar finds a spot to sit comfortably. Once the harness is secure, Caerth rushes for the opening of the grotto. The launch lurches forward and the rowers begin finding a rhythm in time with each other and the wild shaped druid's swimming. Caerth has to fight the current but he easily makes headway in the rising water of the tide. By the time the adventurers in the Underearth are sneaking past the undead horde, Caerth and the launch are approaching the beachhead where the village's dock is located. The sun is low in the night sky but there is still more than 5 hours until dusk. The launch pulls into the dock and Aureus jumps up to tie up the boat. There is no sign of the other launch. Peering into the sky, Phar see no signs of rooks flying above Carnell. Perhaps they were defeated? Then the paragon elf smells the scent of blood and smoke. Meridith doesn't wait. She rushes onto the dock and then up the hill towards the village. "Meridith, don't!" Wieland yells. "She's too worried, lad," Timmins says. "I'll go after her. Stay with the prisoners." Timmins exits the boat and rushes after the young guard. He moves more carefully. Brutus takes both prisoners by the scruff of the neck and half drags them out of the launch. Aureus sets her bow and waits for the young half-ogre and Wieland to escort the prisoners in front of them. She waits for Caerth to wild shape back into himself, and she takes up the rear position behind Phar in order to watch their backs. At the top of the hill, there is still no sign of the rooks in the sky, but they soon come upon two dead rooks pin-cushioned by arrows. The village comes into sight and you can see the fight against the rooks didn't go well. yes, there are more dead rooks, but there are even more dead villagers. The survivors have covered their dead friends with blankets and tarps. Members of the militia are gathering up the dead rooks and tossing them into a pile outside of the village. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"Oh no,"[/COLOR] Aureus says. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"I knew it might be bad but nothing like this."[/COLOR] She shakes her head in dismay. Several of the villages buildings are smoldering and the militia is working to douse the flames of a small house that is burning badly. Rosey's inn looks like it is in shambles. In the distance, smoke rises from Pendour Manor. You can see figures standing on its ramparts watching the sky. "They came out of nowhere," a voice says. Sir Ghal walks up to them. He is battered and bruised but looks like he will survive. He moves to Caerth and hands the half-orc druid the message sent with Screech. "I wish this could have gotten to us soon but I realize from Phar's description that it wasn't possible." He looks at one of the tarps. "We lost many today and I think we will lose more once this Tarrak gets here. I've sent riders to Belporte, Fort Symas, and Hazepoint, but I doubt they will be able to help in time. We're likely on our own, for now." [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"How many were there?"[/COLOR] Aureus asks. "A dozen, at least, but it was the damn eagle and its rider that did the most damage. They got away as did some of the rooks. I didn't have anyone to spare to go after them." "How many did we lose, lad?" Timmins asks the young knight. "Too many... dozens... maybe more," Sir Ghal replies. "Bronzethegn's young apprentice is dead. both Sir Gareth and Quinten never made it back to shore. We can't find them or the other launch anywhere. Several members of the militia did find this, however," the knight pulls a scrap of bloodied cloth from his belt. Sir Gareth's tunic. "My parents?" Meridith asks. "Your father was assigned to the manor," he says glumly. "He died in the first wave of the attack. I'm sorry." "Mother," Meridith says with her eyes downcast. "I don't know," Sir Ghal replies. "There aren't enough of us left to check every farmhouse. Go if you must." He turns to Wieland. "Go with your cousin and check on your family, but I will need both of you back as soon as possible." Wieland nods and the two cousins rush out of the village to check on their families. "Lady Pendour?" Timmins asks the question Aureus is afraid to ask. "She is fine but badly shaken," the young knight replies. "I don't know if her rule of Carnell can survive this mess." Sir Ghal finally looks at Aries and Eike. "Brutus, take them to the manor and lock them up in the deepest cells. Strip them of everything, even their clothes. No dignity." He looks at Caerth, Phar, and Aureus, one after the other. "Now, where are the others? Quinn, the dwarf Lady Pendour hired, and the centaur? Did they die? And where is your other prisoner? This dark dwarf." [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"No, they're alive. They are taking an underground passage that the duergar knew about. There wasn't enough room in the boat. They are all riding Angus, the centaur, so it won't be long before they get here. We hope."[/COLOR] "Let us hope so," Sir Ghal says glumly. He watches as the militia puts out the last of the flames, but there is little left of the burning house. An old woman is crying on her knees in front of the ruined home. An elderly gentleman consoles here. "At least they still have each other. Both their children died today, among the militia." The timbers on another old house give way and the roof collapses. [B]"Damn! So much destruction! These evil bastards are going to pay!"[/B] Sir Ghal loses his temper. [/QUOTE]
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