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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ejja_1" data-source="post: 935972" data-attributes="member: 7880">Mereth and Draithius set off in search of revengeAltogether they had found a pretty decent supply of weapons and armor, 3 longswords with the mark of the master weapon smith Lyone. A pair of fine looking daggers, and a few sets of studded leather armor. There were also several bows and a score or so of arrows, as well as a dozen or so shortswords made right here in the village by Mereths own father.There were also a few unmarked bottles with a pink liquid in them that smelled of juniper berries, Draithius took these and put them in his back pack. They each grabbed a longsword and a bow, and a quiver of arrows a piece. As an afterthought Draithius grabbed the daggers and threw them in his pack, and together the brothers left the village in search of their foe.The brothers had traveled for a few weeks, hunting when they had to and resting were they could. Mereth had boasted of his tracking skills taught to him by his father, and was following a trail that he had picked up at a road they had found while traveling." I'm telling you we are close! Those orcy bastards are just over that rise, I say we charge down upon them like the dogs they are." Draithius sighed but did not mention that they had charged over 14 rises just like this one in the last couple of days and found nothing but the occasional rabbit or squirrel."For revenge!" Mereth took off running up the small hill, Draithius watched as he disappeared over the other side." What the hell, why not."Draithius sprinted up the side of the hill and stopped short as he reached the crest. Before him a couple hundred yards away was what appeared to be a small fort, the stone walls were topped with battlements each manned by a soldier dressed in blue. A white and blue flag flew from the main tower, an eagle's head marked it's center. Draithius looked down and saw a couple of soldiers dressed in similar fashion holding Mereth at spear point, he sighed to himself and sheathed his sword whilst walking down the hill toward his brother."Ere now, what are you lot about? Screaming bloody vengeance at the fine fortress of Duke Edward, and charging about with naked blades?" Draithius began to speak, But Mereth slapped him with a loud. "Shooosh!"Mereth then addressed the soldier." We seek revenge on the orcy hoards for the murder of our kin, would you be so kind as to point the way to their hordes so we may on our way?"The soldiers looked at each other in confusion." You see me and Thunderclease, are on a mission. We seek to bring doom to all orcs, in revenge for the destruction of our village. We will not be denied!"The soldier gave Mereth another crazy look and began to speak." Now look ere.."Mereth cut him off by yelling."WILL NOT BE DENIED!"Draithius grabbed his brother by the arm and pulled him aside." Brother don't you think it would be better if we were a bit more diplomatic?"Mereth slapped Draithius hard across the face.Draithius put his hands up in defense." I know, I know no touching. But let me do the talking ok?"Mereth sighed in contempt."If you must."Draithius approached the soldiers and held out his hands to them." I'm sorry good gentlemen, my brother is still coming to terms with the loss of our families. Please excuse him."Draithius glanced back at Mereth who was busy talking to his sword. " Yes Thunderclease, we will destroy them, yessssss!"Drathius continued. " We are in need of employment, and are strong and able fighters. Perhaps if we could speak with the Duke?"The soldier laughed. " You two, have an audience with the Duke? Not bloody likely. But you could talk to the Sergeant of arms, is name is Kilroy. He might be able to get you caravan guard duties, them caravans go deep into orcy and goblin territory. They trade between Lazlo keep and Fort Talon, in fact I think there is one leaving for Lazlo this very afternoon."Mereth looked at Draithius, and fingered his hairless chin as if there were a beard there to stroke."Hmmmmmmmm, Lazlo you say? Orcy and goblin territory?"Draithius began to speak but was cut off again by Mereth."Shooosh!"Draithius rolled his eyes."We will take the caravan to Lazlo, and kill all the orcs. Perhaps then it will be us that are dukes! And then you will work for me and Thunderclease!"The soldier sighed and spoke. " Whatever you say gov, just try not to get hurt while you are here in Talon."The soldiers pointed the way to the duty hall, and the brothers were on their way. Draithius secured them a room, and an appointment for later that morning with Sergeant Kilroy, while Mereth found his way to the local tavern.An hour later two guards showed up with the drunken form of Mereth, he was holding an ale stien and yelling at the top of his lungs."For vengeance!"</blockquote>

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