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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 6065518" data-attributes="member: 9255">SIBERYS SEVEN 003KUNDARAK SEGMENT 045“EVIL INTENSIONS”“Are you well?,” Vander asks the warforged as they walk in goblinoid forest, “you seem distracted.”Incarnum hesitates a moment as if calculating and inventorying his minor injuries and damages.&nbsp; “Yes.&nbsp;&nbsp; I am well.&nbsp;&nbsp; Minor damage from the flying creatures.”Taking as a matter of personal pride, the warrior doesn’t ask the warforged any more questions though it is obvious something is off.&nbsp;&nbsp; His mind is elsewhere it seems.And yes… it seems so.The warforged named Incarnum remembers little from before walking out of the mists of the Mournlands.&nbsp; He could remember little of his activity before that.&nbsp;&nbsp; But he has a wish, a pull, to be around people, humans especially.&nbsp;&nbsp; However, he looks at them and sees at first their physical weaknesses then their inner spirit- their love of life.&nbsp;&nbsp; He is both intrigued and bothered by this display.&nbsp;&nbsp; But for now he has a mission- a good one- to save a friend and her family’s name and belongings.&nbsp;&nbsp; Did he ever have… a family?&nbsp;&nbsp; Can warforged have families?Mania comes back to the group from scouting ahead.&nbsp;&nbsp; “I think I found the place but just what were you looking for?”“What do you mean?”“There are two hill giants keeping guard within the ruins of the tower.”“We were told they would try to get away with not paying the money.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hired guards should be expected.”“Okay.&nbsp;&nbsp; There appear to a large group of hobgoblins within the building and some more in a cave behind.”“All right, Mania and Incarnum go around the building.&nbsp; Watch for them escaping from the back or backup coming from the caves.&nbsp; Vander, Bora and the rest of us strike the giants and hopefully there will be no problems.”Mania and Incarnum begin to move wide of the tower.&nbsp;&nbsp; Mania points it out to the warforged as they near a short clearing within the thick brush.&nbsp; Incarnum sees the dirty looking Hill Giants.&nbsp;&nbsp; He is uncertain if the dirt is their natural look or if they are doing this to further conceal them.&nbsp;&nbsp; They continue on being extremely quiet and stealthy.&nbsp; The partially collapsed ruin of a building behind the tower is covered with thick vines and growth.&nbsp; The two of them sneak between the ruins and the cavern entrance.&nbsp; Mania can see about a dozen or so hobgoblins including two that seem to the leaders.&nbsp; One wears heavier armor than the grunts and other wears robes.&nbsp;&nbsp; Possibly a mage or cleric?&nbsp; Two of them are pacing as if waiting impatiently for someone.&nbsp; They move closer to Mania and Incarnum whom stay down and out of sight.&nbsp; Mania can hear their conversation.“I do not like this Lord Raam.&nbsp; Selling the cattle is one thing but I find the…. Clients… very unsettling.”“I would sell my brother to her if there was enough gold in it for me.”“What I hear of their goals…. Would she do that to Darguun?”“No, even with that damned twice over shifter in charge, Darguun would stop her and grind her bones under their steel tipped boots. Mistress Muy Monstrous would not dare.”“Geth.&nbsp;&nbsp; I hear he has the heart of a Dhakaani.”“You are becoming soft General Supiik.&nbsp;&nbsp; Is slave trade no longer within your will?”&nbsp; Mania frowns and looks over to Incarnum.“I have no disrespect for you or Darguun.&nbsp;&nbsp; I would sell of the humans to the witch if it served you and our lands.&nbsp;&nbsp; Gladly.”“Slaves?&nbsp; To be sold…?”&nbsp; whispers Mania to himself.&nbsp;&nbsp; The warforged ranger motions for him to remain quiet.Mania feels an anxiousness welling up within him.&nbsp; Something he has never felt before.&nbsp; He peeks up again to look, watch and listen better.&nbsp; He doesn’t see what he is looking for.&nbsp;&nbsp; The cave.Incarnum sees him looking over his shoulder to the cave entrance.&nbsp; “Do you think the money is there?” he asks quietly.Mania says nothing but just looks with a grim look of determination.A new plan is developing in his mind.&nbsp;&nbsp; The better plan.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="megamania, post: 6065518, member: 9255"] SIBERYS SEVEN 003 KUNDARAK SEGMENT 045 “EVIL INTENSIONS” “Are you well?,” Vander asks the warforged as they walk in goblinoid forest, “you seem distracted.” Incarnum hesitates a moment as if calculating and inventorying his minor injuries and damages. “Yes. I am well. Minor damage from the flying creatures.” Taking as a matter of personal pride, the warrior doesn’t ask the warforged any more questions though it is obvious something is off. His mind is elsewhere it seems. And yes… it seems so. The warforged named Incarnum remembers little from before walking out of the mists of the Mournlands. He could remember little of his activity before that. But he has a wish, a pull, to be around people, humans especially. However, he looks at them and sees at first their physical weaknesses then their inner spirit- their love of life. He is both intrigued and bothered by this display. But for now he has a mission- a good one- to save a friend and her family’s name and belongings. Did he ever have… a family? Can warforged have families? Mania comes back to the group from scouting ahead. “I think I found the place but just what were you looking for?” “What do you mean?” “There are two hill giants keeping guard within the ruins of the tower.” “We were told they would try to get away with not paying the money. Hired guards should be expected.” “Okay. There appear to a large group of hobgoblins within the building and some more in a cave behind.” “All right, Mania and Incarnum go around the building. Watch for them escaping from the back or backup coming from the caves. Vander, Bora and the rest of us strike the giants and hopefully there will be no problems.” Mania and Incarnum begin to move wide of the tower. Mania points it out to the warforged as they near a short clearing within the thick brush. Incarnum sees the dirty looking Hill Giants. He is uncertain if the dirt is their natural look or if they are doing this to further conceal them. They continue on being extremely quiet and stealthy. The partially collapsed ruin of a building behind the tower is covered with thick vines and growth. The two of them sneak between the ruins and the cavern entrance. Mania can see about a dozen or so hobgoblins including two that seem to the leaders. One wears heavier armor than the grunts and other wears robes. Possibly a mage or cleric? Two of them are pacing as if waiting impatiently for someone. They move closer to Mania and Incarnum whom stay down and out of sight. Mania can hear their conversation. “I do not like this Lord Raam. Selling the cattle is one thing but I find the…. Clients… very unsettling.” “I would sell my brother to her if there was enough gold in it for me.” “What I hear of their goals…. Would she do that to Darguun?” “No, even with that damned twice over shifter in charge, Darguun would stop her and grind her bones under their steel tipped boots. Mistress Muy Monstrous would not dare.” “Geth. I hear he has the heart of a Dhakaani.” “You are becoming soft General Supiik. Is slave trade no longer within your will?” Mania frowns and looks over to Incarnum. “I have no disrespect for you or Darguun. I would sell of the humans to the witch if it served you and our lands. Gladly.” “Slaves? To be sold…?” whispers Mania to himself. The warforged ranger motions for him to remain quiet. Mania feels an anxiousness welling up within him. Something he has never felt before. He peeks up again to look, watch and listen better. He doesn’t see what he is looking for. The cave. Incarnum sees him looking over his shoulder to the cave entrance. “Do you think the money is there?” he asks quietly. Mania says nothing but just looks with a grim look of determination. A new plan is developing in his mind. The better plan. [/QUOTE]

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