Memories and Portents Chapter #2: Scourge of the Howling Horde

[cog_and_taz]

"That is quite an assumption you make, my friend. An entire country cannot deal with them, what makes you think we can? Still, 'tis an offer from king Oargev himself, and I am not so suicidal as to refuse. Yet I know that you will be hard pressed to find any better than us to aid you, I would make my own price, and if you refuse, than you shall find another, but not myself."

 

[airwalkrr]

"My generous liege," Vorkhad begins, "I would not think to deprive your coffers in such a time of need but I do not wish to offend you by refusing your gift. Perhaps you know of a cause to which I can donate the reward so that my conscience would rest easier."

 

[SecondTime]

"My generous liege," Vorkhad begins, "I would not think to deprive your coffers in such a time of need but I do not wish to offend you by refusing your gift. Perhaps you know of a cause to which I can donate the reward so that my conscience would rest easier."

"Lady Sten's taverns also house the few Jorasco healers we have in New Cyre. Give your reward to her, and I'm sure she will make offer healing that is not too costly for our poor..."

 

[SecondTime]

"That is quite an assumption you make, my friend. An entire country cannot deal with them, what makes you think we can? Still, 'tis an offer from king Oargev himself, and I am not so suicidal as to refuse. Yet I know that you will be hard pressed to find any better than us to aid you, I would make my own price, and if you refuse, than you shall find another, but not myself."

The King's eyes fix on the warforged, "My people were the first to create your kind, so I think even one such as yourself would not deny the remnants of my kingdom aid in its time of need, but make your bid and we shall see..."

Noticing the goblin prisoner, several of the King's attendents rush forward to grab the creature, some with swords drawn. The king turns again to the party, "I think we shall take this one, unless you are not done questioning him".

 

[airwalkrr]

"Oh by all means," the kalashtar expresses, "Please do! I've been wishing we were rid of him for hours now. I told my group we should have axed the pathetic creature long ago, but they wouldn't hear of it. They kept blathering on about mercy and some other such nonsense. Anyway, I strongly advise you dispose of that little beast immediately. He is a bloodthirsty killer and likely to cause you nothing but grief if you do not."

 

[cog_and_taz]

The warforged's eyes take on a dark, purple glow, burning with unholy fury. His voice is a hiss, barely containing his rage.

"I remember all too well, the days in your army.. you bound me within this shell, condemning me to imprisonment for life, you kept me under the thumb of your accursed generals at all times, I was nothing more than a weapon in your eyes, a tool to be used and discarded like so many others. My hands were stained with the blood of your enemies while Cyre stood back and watched... Watched arrogantly as we fought a war that was not ours...and to think, to think that after all that... after all that you have forced me to endure, you suppose that I owe you for creating me and my people? How dare you?! " The warforged's rage is almost palpable as he roars "I owe you nothing, Oargev!". " My price is 500 galifars. And if you cheat me, if you use me as you have before, Oargev, than not even the gods shall contain my wrath."

[SBLOCK=OOC]Zeril'thin was in control for that lil speech, but the demon made him a bit more angry than usual. And the imprisonment etc. was the demon speaking. As a side note, remember this: warlocks may occasionally flip out and kill people.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Enforcer]

Kaine opens his stance a touch wider and prepares to incapacitate his strange, Cannith-forged new friend.

"Restrain yourself, Zeril'thin! You threaten one far above us."

Turning to Oargev, Kaine continues, "My apologies, your highness, he does not speak for all. As I have said, I am willing to undertake this task and am grateful for any reward that should be offered." He bows, not taking an eye off of the warforged at his side.

 

[Asmor]

Bloody warforged Antonus thinks, his hand resting on the hilt of his rapier. What the hell were they thinking giving a weapon a mind. Should have destroyed them to the last after the war.

 

[SecondTime]

Kaine opens his stance a touch wider and prepares to incapacitate his strange, Cannith-forged new friend.

"Restrain yourself, Zeril'thin! You threaten one far above us."

Turning to Oargev, Kaine continues, "My apologies, your highness, he does not speak for all. As I have said, I am willing to undertake this task and am grateful for any reward that should be offered." He bows, not taking an eye off of the warforged at his side.

"You have my gratitude, sir. I would task you and your companions to find the goblin camp and initiate a raid..." the King glances sideways at Zeril'thin, "...the raiders have stolen much from both my nobles and merchants; you shall find reward enough in the treasure, well more than 500 Galifers I believe. I will gift that part of the horde which you recover..." the dwarf blurts out, "Your majesty!", the King raises his hand and speaks again, "Now go!" and turns back to his throne....

OOC: Remember the goblin gave you directions to the camp, though he is still available as a guide. Next scene change will take you to the encampment. Those who are still in the game should respond to the post. Those who don't won't be written out completely, and have the option to join again later.

 

[airwalkrr]

"It is my honor to serve, my lord," Vorkhad says with a bow. Before leaving town, he will deliver 45 gp of his reward to Sten and ask that it be given to the House Jorasco healers. The rest he will use to stock up on crossbow bolts and several days worth of trail rations. 30 bolts and 4 days of rations will be sufficient.