X4: Master of the Desert Nomads - IC

[kinem]

The captain looks closely at Bevin. "Hmm, I never heard of desert dwarves. Now that you mention it, he does have something of a crazed look in his eyes. He'll fit right in with the orcs and such."

Aram, Rajah, and Girgal (as the wolf) accompany the man. He dismounts near a campfire with some of the other men. All of their mounts are good quality desert horses, lightly built and well trained.

After you are introducted to three more men - Pren, Malleed, and Drado - a sheep stew is brought in bowls. The captain explains "Meat is cheap around here ... all you have to do is slaughter a few local infidels and they'll hand over anything they have!"

You sit near the campfire. Captain Warren says "Now tell me of your travels, what wonders you have seen and what deeds you have done."

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Meanwhile, to maintain the deception Nargon, Bevin, and Razorclaw cross the river as ordered. One of the human soldiers accompanies you to provide introductions. This man gives his name as Vayhak.

There are many tents and campfires here as well, patrolled by numerous orcs and some bugbears that you see. The grey skinned orcs are armed in the same fashion as the men across the river, carrying shortbows and shortswords and wearing studded leather armor.

Vayhak waves over a bugbear and whispers something to him. The creature grunts. Like the other bugbears, he carries a morningstar and a javelin, and wears studded leather and has a large wooden shield.

As Vayhak turns to go the bugbear approaches you and says "You want food, you entertain us." He looks carefully at all three of you. "What the hell are you?" he demands.

 

[Jemal]

"I am Nargon, son of the orc-chief Ragnor, and channeler of the powers of the demon-lord Sarvok." Nargon sprouts his wings, which flex mightily as his eyes glow red. "And I place myself at no beings beck and call. If you want entertainment, then draw your weapon and be entertained by the swiftness with which I destroy you. Otherwise, lead us to the damned food."

 

[renau1g]

Rajah will wait deferently for Aram before he considers speaking, acting the part of the servent yet again.

"I wonder if it would be easier to destroy these fools, rather than wait around any longer." Rajah thinks to himself as he waits.

 

[kinem]

"I am Nargon, son of the orc-chief Ragnor, and channeler of the powers of the demon-lord Sarvok." Nargon sprouts his wings, which flex mightily as his eyes glow red. "And I place myself at no beings beck and call. If you want entertainment, then draw your weapon and be entertained by the swiftness with which I destroy you. Otherwise, lead us to the damned food."

The bugbear does a double take, quickly realizing that this is one orc he can't bully around.

"The leaders will speak with you" he says. "This way."

He leads you to a tent and calls inside "Visitors, sirs!"

You are surprised to see three human men come out of the tent. They are tan like the other desert folk, but have dirty-blond hair and resemble each other so they might be brothers. They wear breastplate armor and carry glaives.

The bugbear explains "They came with some humans who are visiting the other camp. That one claims to be the son of an orc chief, Ragnor."

The men look you over. "If you serve the Master, you are welcome here" one of them says. He waves over a nearby orc and orders him to bring more food.

Another of the men asks Nargon "I never heard of Ragnor. Where does he rule?"

 

[Jemal]

"Nowhere anymore. He was killed by humans, along with the rest of my tribe, for the 'rape' of my human mother. I spent much time wandering before I was found by Aram, finally one worthy of my aid. He brought me here to aid the Master."

 

[kinem]

"I see" the man says. "And what is so special about Aram, that you follow him so?"

Another of the men asks "Dwarf, I am curious about you. What is your story?"

 

[Walking Dad]

Wolf-Girgal

Wolf-Girgal curls up next to Aram, listening to the conversation.

He sends a mental message at Rahja: "I don't like this situation. We are in their den. And they seperated me from Ripclaw. We should get our information and proceed. I'm not interested in serving them for long."

 

[Rhun]

I'll get an IC post up this evening, if that is alright...I've got a bunch of craziness going on today. Thanks.

 

[Leif]

Another of the men asks "Dwarf, I am curious about you. What is your story?"

Bevin looks at the man, smiles, shakes his head, and touches his throat, indicating that he cannot speak. He then raises one finger, gets the man's attention, and points to Nargon, as if Nargon will answer for him.

[sblock=Jemal]Sorry, man, I just had to do it! Hope you don't mind.[/sblock]

 

[kinem]

The man who questioned Bevin says "Cat got your tongue, eh, dwarf?"

The three men chuckle, rather amused by this.