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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hrothgar" data-source="post: 3159316" data-attributes="member: 22226">Thiev glances behind him back at Starhl and smiles wickedly but does not slacken his quick gait.  Within minutes, the legate and his orcs have disappeared, quickly climbing the narrow trails that cross the steep bluffs above the Dead Shores.Starhl and Herger strain at their bonds but to no avail.  The spikes holding their hands and feet are many and deep.  Additionally, their large heads resist the flesh that tries to slide over them.The crimson light from the dying sun glints on the northern reaches of the Pelluria as dusk and shadow gather on the Dead Shores making visibility difficult for those not blessed with sensitive vision.  Above, the Heroes descend through the tunnels and shafts that honeycomb the stone bluffs.  Climbing cautiously with the aid of the other insurgents, the Heroes finally emerge from a small cave, the water lapping its lower edge.  Murdoch looks at the water apprehensively.  Be careful of the water, but we must move quickly.  Orcs will be watching from above.  If we are successful, flee back to this cave and we will collapse it, preventing any possible pursuit.Quickly the Heroes move out onto the stony shores with Murdoch, Ensin, Bowen, and Elaural.  Running along the beach, Valurel sneaks a look up the cliff, their previous vantage point lost in shadow and crevices.  At the cliff top, lined crimson in the sun's dying light, are orcs, their spear tips glinting in the sun.  A hoarse cry goes up followed by the blat of an orc horn.  The Heroes have been seen!Racing to the Starhl and Herger, the Heroes seek to find a way to lower their comrades from the wooden poles they are nailed to.  Raised high, Starhl's and Herger's feet are shoulder level with the Heroes.  The Pelluria laps ominously against the bottom of the poles and any sloshing in the water by the Heroes seems to only add to the anxiety of the situation.Murdoch hisses, The orcs will be coming.  We must get these Starhl and Herger down quickly!  At that moment, something moves nearby, churning the water.  With a hiss, several gaunt forms break the surface of the water, long strands of ratty hair hanging over skeletal frames with flesh hanging in tatters.  Help us!  Several croak.  It hurtssss!  So hungry! Others screech.  Striding through the water, diseased-ridden talons outstretched, the Fell advance, jaws agape.</blockquote>

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