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 Elandra

Lysander

Farora
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---->>>>>> From Yad (Inn)

 Elandra nodded to Kree as she led her team out of the Inn and began to head West. " Thank you for accompanying me, I will do my best, but we do need live Harganites for tribute and they have earned their demise in the eyes of Amot. I think we should act as pilgrims coming to Yad and we can go from there, unless either of you have any ideas, I am letting Amot guide me. May Peace be with our hunting."

"I think our friend here can scare them into giving up, but I do know how to damage without killing, if they are not in larger groups.  As soon as you get more than three, you have to thin the herd before trying to capture them.  It does tend to make them more compliant too."

Lysander adjusted his appearance to look less like a killer and more like a wanderer.

It's easiest to act like pilgrims unless there's a bunch of them I think, Farora says. If there are lots we attack, ya? She seems to have gained some confidence being with her two companions.

 the three  moved to the  west side of town.. the  darkness and chill of the night  laid heavy as the Sun  inched its  way up the Mountains.

   The gates  were  being opened ( only one side) to prepare  for any of those  who braved the night, or had to leave in the  early morn.

 Elandra used her staff as a walking stick as they made their way to the west part of town. Elandra would keep her eyes and ears pealed for signs of Harganites, slavers or stealers of other's Peace and then they would take care of them.

 " Just act tired and worn down, like we have been on a long journey, that won't be too hard right." Elandra smiled and led the group deeper into the West side of town looking for their pray.

Lysander laughed at her joke.  "Not hard at all."

 Elandra giggled and looked at Farora," Yes we will see the situation and act accordingly and remember try to main and disarm so they can't run or fight. if you get carried away, I can make sure they don't die."

 Elandra looked around the area to see what manner of buildings they were heading into like what part of town, merchants, barracks, houses, or temples.

Lysander tried to adjust his cloak to hide most of his weapons, but the battle axe was too big to effectively hide without making it useless when needed.  He left it on his back, but made it look like something he didn't know how to use, wearing it upside down.  He knew he could just take a couple seconds and have it in his hands.

"Where to, m'lady?"

the group walks to the  north west.  passing the groups of  Temples, each temple has   more the  one  celebrated in its building .

 the Fishery is    not that far away.. Fish being salted  or  dried. others sold fresh to the Inds  and  households  and  merchants of the town.. wagons loaded  for taking down the   Furman's chain for sail.

 Most folks  look 'normal, but they see three  men headed to Kott's  ale. The  fellow  who seems  to be in the  lead had a  the   well made  leather   tunic  and the   Rapier like sword of a Hargenite Noble.

 Elandra looked around as she walked like a Priestess on a pilgrimage and on a long journey, she saw the one dressed like a Hargenite Noble, smiled and replied to Lysander," Ah I think we found our first target, shall we follow to the Kott's Ale and see what we can find in there, Farora stay by the door when we enter just in case we are jumped, you are playing my body guard."

 Elandra then took a look into the Kott's Ale and walked in taking in everything before moving to far in just in case. Better to be cautious then dead.

Lysander swung in to her side, keeping his hands free for the moment, but not looking like he was there to cause problems, but just to get an ale.

  as  Elandra and her comrades    followed the Hargenite and his, the  smells coming from Ko9tt's  was that of   breakfast  stirabout's, and  hearth smoke that carried the smell of   fresh baked  bread.

Lysander looks around to see how crowded it is and watches to see there the Hargenites sit and if the interact with anyone.

 there are  only about a dozen  people   sitting and eating, most are  quiet, or  quiet conversation. Its  early and its cold. The same  folks might be more  'alive' after their day is done and the Sun  warmed the  town.

 Most folks are dressed like labor  types. there is a city  watch Corpral  eating a bow  of  stirabout  with  some bread  and a  big mug, of what looks like  tea  or caffe

Lysander whispers to Elandra, _{"We might want to wait until the watchman leaves, otherwise, we risk raising more alarm than intended."}

 Elandra looks around the room to see if she can pick out all the possible Hargenites, and keeps an eye on the Lord looking one.

 Elandra also noticed the watchman and replied to Lysander in a whisper," Yes very good idea lets have a seat and some food and see what happens."

Lysander takes an open seat near the door and waits for a waitress. He whispers, _{"Maybe Farora should sit too, as it would look odd otherwise."}

 Elandra nodded to Lysander, and then waved Farora over to sit with them as they waited for a server.

Farora had been very quiet and was trying to be unoticeable. She slides into a seat at the table and watches the room for targets.
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 The Server  approaches them, she looks  tired.

 The Guardsman seem about  finished with his  meal . He  seems  to be  looking over some parchment. as he  sips his  hot   drink

 You folks look new... we have  stirabout, and eggs  with ham..Caffee..tead, or  Juices,

 Elandra smiled at the woman and said," Yes we are Pilgrams traveling, I will take some eggs with ham please, and some tea would be great, May Peace be with you and Amot smile upon you." Elandra watches the Hargenite Noble and tries to see how many Hargenites are with him.

“I will try the stirabout, please. Just water to drink.”

Eggs an' tea please, Farora says quietly, trying to eye the Hargenite's parchment subtly.

   The  Noble sat at the bar to eat, a Fellow in the  dress of a  merchant sat  next toe  Noble  with a drink in his hand.. they talked .

 The  Hargenite looked  upset..then  Angry. The  merchant  raised his hands   as if  he was helpless. He was Dismissed by the Noble.

  finishing his drink, he left a few coins  on the  countrer, then  exited the Builing.

Lysander whispered to his friends, _{Seems like there might be some who like the Hargenites.”}

" Yes we might want to look for him later, but we are here for that Nobel right now. Fitting the Priestess's group goes after a Noble." Elandra smiled and kept a close eye on the Noble and the other patrons.

Lysander kept his eye on the town guard, hoping he would leave soon.

  The town guard   folded his  parchment , tucking it into his tunic. he laid  some coins on the table, finished his  drink and left , after  gathering his  spear and shield.

  The Noble    shook his head at the server, complaining the   'the eggs  weren't  Right'

  The Owner of the place  Came out , putting both hands on the counter he  leaned to the  Noble,we cooked that oder fer ya, and you'[ll pay for it, before you get another... If ye  don't like it.. ye  can leave...

 The  Noble was angry as well...You should watch your place, Inn Keeper. there might come a day when i owe this  hovel of an inn.

 I'll burn it down, afore  ye  get  your  Hargenite  fingers on it...

 The Noble stood, he tossed two silvers on the counter,  more then enough  for 5  such meals.and I may beat you to it... watch..Inn Keep, times  are changing..

 The  Noble   went out,  The Inn Keeper  followed  him..he saw an older  man in rags  at the far end or the Portch.You there! Begger man.. come into the Inn, you'll be getting  a meal and drink, thanks to the HArgenite snoot  bastard..

 the Beggar  looked  and Hobgbled  up the steps, , the In keep had   the  server take him tom the back to wash up, and set the  plates, bread  and Mug of Hot Caffee on the  table.. the   Begger looked  worried , the other  folks sorta  smiled.

 no there, Don't you  be worried none. That  Valley Bastard, tries to snoot us, , the meal is paid for,  and everyone has thier own..might  as well not  waste it  right? You can sit by the  hearth here,  after you'er  done,  but  when Mid Day comes, i need you to go, because i'll need every chair.

 The Beggar  nodded, he  had a small thankful  smile  as he sat  down, the Inn Keeper  said to the server..Get him a tart of his choice  for   dessert..

 Elandra watched closely as the Guard finally left, she smiled and was about to get up when The Noble pulled his crap. " Lysander, Farora lets go take care of this bastard for the Innkeeper shall we."

 Elandra got up handed the server woman a gold and said, " We will be back for our meals keep them warm, and make sure that man the Innkeeper brought in gets everything he needs."

 Elandra smiled at the Innkeeper as she followed the Noble out and would try to catch up to him as fast as she could, hopefully with Lysander and Farora beside her.

Farora nods shortly and heads outside with the others. She sees if she can spot the noble, as she has an advantage that way. Meanwhile, she rests her hands on her daggers.

Lysander follows as quickly as he can.  He suddenly slips throwing axes into both hands and spreads out from the other two by a few feet to make sure he has freedom of movement.

 The Noble  strode  with a confident  walk, he seemed un away of those who followed him.

 Stoppign for a Moment  , he looked towards docks, and then to the  Gates  to the furman's Chain.

 As they followed the Nobleman Elandra would whisper to Farora and Lysander," I will distract him and then you two knock him out and detain him, getting a Hargenite Noble will be a good catch, especially alive. At least for a little while. If he tries to attack do what is necessary, ok."

 Elandra would catch up to the Nobleman, she would have calm emotions at the ready," Excuse kind Nobleman, can you tell me how to get to the nearest Temple of Amot. May Peace be with you." As she talks, she will cast Calm Emotions on him, like she is giving him a blessing from Amot.

Lysander stays as close behind the nobleman as he can, holding his axe sideways to use it as a bludgeon.  He ensures there is no one else to keep them from there quarry.

Farora sneaks up behind the nobleman in time with Lysander, holding the butt of her dagger and aiming to hit him in the head with it, making it easier for the dwarf to get at him.

   It seemed the noble was  ready to turned towards the gates, when he stopped to  answer   Elandra.

   As she  Spoke, he listened,  Until Faroa wahcked him and he  fell into the   Lysander's  arms...

Immediately upon getting a hold on the noble, Lysander dragged him into a dark alley.

Farora produces a gag and rope, tieing them on efficiently. Want to spilt the weight? She toes the limp noble.

 Elandra was happy it went easy, " Very good now lets go to the meeting area this one we need to get information out of and then turn him over to Kree's dark friends." Elandra looked for other Hargenites only going with one seemed low but it was a noble so a very big price indeed,

  They  headed  towards the gate.  a  Guard stood,  by the open gates  and watched the three  leaving  with .  the  Noble.

 he look at them...Kinda early fer him to be   drunk like that?

 Elandra smiled at the Guard, " Oh good sir it is actually really late for us, we just got done with a evening of fun, he had never been with a Priestess before, but I think I did him too good." Elandra giggled and walked towards the meeting place with the dark ones.

Lysander picks up on the patter and says, "She is just that good!" And keeps 'helping' the nobleman along.

Farora does not say anything but you can hear her laugh from under her hood.

  Getting out the gate , and Moving towards the  tree, heading towards the  foot of the  Mountains

 you be carful, there are bands of  orcs and such running around.

"Thanks for the warning, young man.  We will be very careful."

 Elandra smiled and just continued walking to the meeting place so they would be safe to talk nicely to this Noble and see what they could find out.

    with one of them keepign a lookout, they Noticed   Ivy  coming  around the   corner  , with  5 hargon sailors.

 they  seemed to be talking like   friends, or  competition ....theyb would be out of the Gate  in a few minutes.

 Elandra would head to the meeting place making sure their Noble will be ok and will cast to heal him if he is really bad off.

Lysander made sure the noble didn't call out.

  The Noble  sat  confused,,,what is it you want?  Coin?  I can get you coin..let me loose  or Harnem willcharge over the Moutnains   as ocer  run this  slit trench of a town.


  There was  some   banter, and an Elvish Laugh, as they could see   Ivy, Krwyn and  Tyri  comeing up the slope with 5  Hargen sailors.


 three others   seem to be following  the  group.

 Elandra smiled and replied," We do not want coin The Goddess Amot provides all I need, but we will take what you have on you because you will not be needing where you are going Hargenite Bastard. You have stolen others Peace and now you will pay the price for that. Tell us everything about the Hargenites in this town, and any nearby forces Hargenite scum or I will let my friends cut you up and then i will heal you and they will keep doing it until you tell us everything you know. So will it be the hard way or the easy way." She smiled at Lysander and Farora, and she stepped back and added," OK lets give him a few moments to think about that, lets see how the others did before this scum meets his fate. Lysander make sure he doesnt scream or alert those sailors ok."

Lysander ran his thumb along the blade of his battle axe and said, “You make a sound or signal, I get to swing this beauty.  I love the sound when it hits flesh.”

---->South

Luthien and his team arrive from the South...they are notably disguised from the way they normally look...evidently they'd decided a low profile was wise.

    there was a gathering  of sorts...Iiomer  watched...

Walking with Luthien and Dala, Alyna did nothing to draw attention once the others came in view.   She listened, assessing the situation, and made ready to aid her fellow Arrows if the need arose.

Lysander whispered to the nobleman, _{"So, are you and I going to have a problem, mister nobleman?  I have absolutely no issue with causing a Harganite pain, whereas, if you cooperate, there is a possibility of your life extending past today."}

 The As Elandar   and her people  were with their Catch.... shortly, Ivy was leading the sailors up the  hill into the trees.

   There were three More people behind them, and Kree could be seen with his  comrades  leaving the gate

Ilomur watched the Dwarf and woman closely. He was not sure if they were highwaymen or not, but from the way they were acting he did not think so. He was going to move closer, but there were men coming, so he tucked himself into the brush keeping a warry eye on them. He had the bola at the ready, as well as his dagger.

 Elandra saw the other arrows coming, she looked at the Hargenite Noble, " Farora, Lysander grab him lets head to the trees with Ivy. May Peace be with us." Elandra would lead Lysander, Farora and the Hargenite scum towards the trees with the others.

Lysander gets the noble on his feet and moves him along.

  Ivy's Group got closer,  He Motioned  for the Sailors to the  small bit off  clearing in a  Fine Copes.

 While, My friends   you seemed to catch a Fatter  fish, But we have some  bit fish here

The Nobel was  about to say something, Buy looked  at Lysander and  thought the better of it.

 Luthien  and  his  group apporached,  and not  far behind  was  Kree and His group.

 What is this!... looks like  a gang to me...

 Ivy smiles , don't  you worry.. its a bit of a game, you'll get your turn in it...as soon as the Captain gets here.

Ilomar slowly moves a bit closer to try and over hear some of the conversation. He tried to make out any details he could on the people he was watching. He once again did not think this was a simple bunch of bandits, but he had not lived this long by rushing in, unless he knew for sure they were slavers.

Ilomur found a nice outcrop with cover and hunkered down where he could see them and the surrounding area. He slowly and quietly notching an arrow, as he placed the bola and dagger within reach. He thought he could make out a design or badge of some sort, but he was just not sure. *Bide your time. They will show their intent.*

Lysander gets the attention of those around him and whispers, without pointing, _{"I think there is someone or something moving up there along the treeline."}

Alyna glanced in a particular direction, then stepped nearer to Luthien. "I think I saw something move, further up the tree line," she said to him, just above a whisper.

She tried to get another glimpse, without staring. In her head was the words of one of the spells Moltke taught her.   The one that supposedly didn't miss...

Lol, I wrote that before Lys posted.   
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  Ivy   doesn't look up the tree line,we shall deal witht hat  after our  Shadow friends  come.... Perhaps  Kree  will  send us lookijg?

   Ivy pointes  to the   Ground,Alright  to soggy Hargenites, have  a seat...

   The hell you say!..

 Kree  hears the   rising Voice of the  sailor , in a smooth , Unrushed  Motin, his Bow  is nocked and brought  up

  he calls up..Relax.. you will not  be here  long

Ilomur noticed the woman looking his way and gathers his things slowly and deliberately, then begins belly crawling thru the brush stopping from time to time making sure not to make too much of a disturbance as he moves. *Sharp eyes it seems.* He thought as he made his way further up the hill side and away from where he was just off to the left of it. He made sure when he stopped to glance down at them and listened to his surroundings, but keeping hidden as much as possible without giving away himself.

Ilomur had stalked many this way and patience was always something he had, for the most part, unless he was tracking slavers. The anger inside of him would get the best of him then and he would let it take him to get his revenge.

In reply to Alyna Redveil (msg # 65):

"We will continue to get closer...melee is my preference.

So they will approach.

  Kree's  team   came up the other side of Luthien's . there would not be  an escapeto the Town

 Ivy   held  the  norther west,  with Elandra  and her people to the  south east, if the  Hardenites were to  run, they would have to run up the Mountain.

 Looking at the Dense  evergreen covers, and   shade from the Mountain, Kree   said , as he lowered his bow a bit.well?  we have us here, some offerings...   If our friends  are agreeable, they may have a lot more. If not? we will have some work to do.

The Noble  snapped,Listen, You Long  Eared bastard..  We will pay dearly for this!

Kree only smiled , and tilted his head.

Lysander smacked the noble on his head with the handle of his axe.

Moltke had positioned himself slightly behind the captain, looking around as the Arrows began to converge around the town. He had prepared himself for a fight, yet he could not help himself from exclaiming, Oh, dear, as he watched Lysander hit the noble with the blunted end of his axe. This will surely liven up the day, he thinks to himself.

 Elandra smiled and looked at the Nobel then to Lysander," Be careful we dont want him dead yet he needs to pay for his crimes against others Peace." Elandra would move closer to the others and watch for any runners with her guiding bolt ready.

 Elandra smiled and replied," Yes Captain, we got a fat one for sure, but I would like to get any information out of him first unless your friends might do it easier for us."

Luthien circled around, behind the Hargenites...incidentally cutting off escape to the mountain as well.

He is slouched in a way he never is, his heraldry disguised, looking nothing like the righteous holy knight he really is.

"Pay dearly ye say? And just how much do ye look to be paying?"

He looked like a mercenary. If Alyna did well, they'd believe he was a mercenary and start offering him coin...

He has no need of coin, but people back in Ironmound do, and he might reveal some source of wealth.

Her mouth opened slightly as Lysander walloped the guy one.    And she then waited to see the result of it.   She suspected this was over before it had begun, and after having advanced with Luthien, held her ground, kept some attention toward the trees, and waited.

Ilomur did not move as he felt the eyes of those down there looking his way. He should of just left and went back to his tracking and now wished he had. He had no clue what was going on down there. It could just be a bandit group for all he knew fleecing some coin. Still, it impressed him that they managed to spot him, so it intrigued him to wait and watch for a bit more.

  Kree looked  around  at the others, a brief  glance to the trees, but  nothing  else. Replacing the  arrow,  He  drew his  Dirk.If  we did not pull you from twon,  I would have you all staked and Gutted, for the animals of the night to fee on you, while you watched...we have seen many slaves, who suffer such. And  I make it a habit, of returning pain for pain..

 He   pointed the  Dirk  at the Noble man, as  he walked  forward..I will start with you, because, most times Hargenite Leader let thier   lackies  die  first. Then decide to speak after wards... To save you sailors  from my tender mercies... Tell me what  your people are  doing in the Gorge..Tell me, and I will spare you from my  blade.

 Ivy's  Blade was out, his easy going smile said.My cousin, sometimes , have a wager.. he will start on one  foot, and I will start on the other, we try to  she   whole peel the longest strip of flesh, before  out subject passes out or  dies.. Neither of us  reached  the knee yet..but? Who know. To  day may be the day we  reach the Hip!

 The Sailor s  were losing their  bravado.. they looked   back and  forth at   the  groups  of  strangers, that somehow  herded them to this spot, outside the  walls of Yad.

 I..I am not sure.. I know they have  two dams rising. One  before and After the
  little Widow, the gats  are massive , to let  ships through. but it  does  not make sense to me, because if you dam the   river it was  still  flow  around  stince  it flows to the
  east..

 I believe you..so you shall  be spared my Blade.. he made a stylish spin of the  blade  , before it  returned to its sheath.

 Ivy?  Call out  friends...

 Ivy nodded, reaching into his  backpack. pulling out a  small, cloth  covered   Back, he worked his   flint and steel. lit it, and tossed   it  up the  slope where a drak red  clod  of  smoke  seemed to rush away as if  escaping

 Kree looked at the newer members.Remember, those who are comign, our allies, they have aided us more the once...

 Elandra smiled at the Hargenite Noble," Now you will get you dues slaver." Elandra didnt care personally for their allies, but they have helped them a lot in the past and they dont bother her she doesnt bother them.

Ilomur slides his bow to his back, as well as sheathing his daggers. He moves slowly away from the red smoke, then he slowly stands hands out at his side for them to see and begins walking towards them slowly.

 Elandra turns with her hand glowing with bright yellow white light," Hello good sir, you do not look like a slaver or Hargenite so, state your purpose here, May Peace be with you."

Luthien scans the souls of all around, including the new guy.

He doesn't come out of fake mercenary posture yet. He hasn't given away to the enemy or new guy that he isn't some 3rd party.
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Lysander watched the noble, knowing that the rest will take care of the newcomer.

Blue eyes narrowed at the newcomer yet she did not move nor speak. Much like himself, most of her face had been covered save for her eyes but the shapely feminine form was clearly seen beneath the black leathers. At one point in time, this wouldn't have been so...but that was a different life it seemed. Her shortsword remained sheathed at her hip though she trusted in the hidden daggers upon her person.

Tyri watched the whole proceedings with a curious look, pausing briefly to look at the newcomer. Her gaze traveled along his form, gauging whether he was a threat or not. If he was…she was confident that everyone who had addressed him had the situation handled…or would be soon enough. Instead, she looked back to the Hargenites.

Moltke looks at the captain and then at the newcomer. Since no one, especially the captain, had deemed him to be hostile, he paid little mind and focused on the Hargenites in front of him.

Ilomur looked over those there and when the woman addressed him, he gave her a bow. "I wish no harm. I heard you have no love for slaver, nor do I. I have been hunting them in this area for a while. I offer my skills, if you would have them." He spoke thru the slot in his mask his voice was soft, but his eyes are alert and tinged with a darkness and anger.

The  Black Hair  Elf  that talked to the noble looked  at the approaching figure.well friend, if you are not Hargenite.. stand by those  folk there... He points to   where Luthien  and the others  are.

 I have time to give  you one warning... You may not like what you are about to see...but do not interfere.Tose who are about to come, are allies. I wish to keep them as such.

Ilomur nodded and moved towards the others. "You need not worry about me, if it the death of a slaver I desire to see it. I owe them much for what they have done to me." There was anger and a bit of excitement in his voice as he spoke those words.
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 Elandra wast big on the kind of death these Hargenites would get, but they were allies. " Well I am Elandra Priestess of Amot, we are members of the Crimson Arrows, you are welcome to join us if you wish to punish those who have stolen others Peace. What is your name good sir. May Peace always be with you."

  The is a Grin  from the other  Elf that looked as if he could be the other's brother.save for his  eyes  were blue with silver  flecks, rather then the Gold  with green with gold  flex of the 'leader'.

 then, Friend. You should enjoy this.... the Shadow of the  Mountain seemed to get  Cooler.. there were  swirls  of darkness, that  became   'people'  as the   moved with an odd  quickness.. The  Noble  was  grasped  by a  male.. and  several others    swooped  on the sailors.. there  were screams of panic.

 The  Blue  eye  elf   smiled  as the terror in the sailors  eyes   as the realized what was happening..The Noble  was begging for his Life.

 kree   walked over  to the  Noble, the  male  easily gripped the noble, a smirk on his face at the man's struggles.

 what you feel now? Is what you and your kind  has made many of  mu kind  feel..and  even more humans..tearign families  apart, all manner of deaths, and torture, especially for  women and children... how does it  feel, to be unsure of what it about to happen, yet knowing you are going to die?

 A female of the 'Shadow Friends , handed Ivy another   wrapped ball, he gave her a sad  smile.

 the sailor she   held  screamed...PLEASE!!!..I Had No choice.. I had to follow them, and  take up my spot on the  ship..i had no choice!..

  Kree turned  to look at the young sailor...You had a chocie..you could have said....no How many people  have you shipped out in the ship of the HArgen scum bags?

 I had to..they would have killed me.,....

 Kree's   voice  was steel cold...The Sisters  work,,good luck bad luck..only when you have them both at yournside, are you safe.... Your  Good luck, caused  many people's lives to change..or ..end... Now the  sword  swings back..it is your turn to take  the   the bite of that blade.

 He Turned to the   young 'woman'...You have   an hour to get to the Timber..or you could  chance reaching your   home.... I want you to speak with your people..there is a  large ship, and a smaller ship at the docks, crewed by hargenite bastards... You help us  take the ships, you may have them all....there has to be 50 or more on the big ship..the sloop, no more then 20, unless they carry marines... If you wish to  that many for your larder, come back when the sun sleeps...and we will harvest them together..

 Your offer  will make the winter a thriving time for my people, Quickshadow

 We have  much work to do, I have lost  people, but   The Sisters   seem to provide me with more..go now, take  your  treats...if you  what those   people..bring  your warriors ..if you do not  wish to risk the fight. then send someone to tell us...Time is not on my side.

  She bowed her  head to   Kree.. and  the   Shadow friends took off,, with them screaming hargenites grasped  in  claw like   hands....

Luthien idly commented...

He has more discipline than I've seen among most of the living. You will last a lot longer than you are hoping."

He isn't actually sure how long they'll be able to use these guys, but it's going to seem like an eternity to them.

He being the one that carried him earlier.

Ilomur bowed his head. "Forgive my rudeness Lady Elandar. I am called Iolmur. I appreciate your wish for my peace, but that is not something that has been granted me nor will it happen."

Ilomur looked on curiously, then a shocked look crossed his eyes, for but a moment and then the anger came back to them. He reflectively placed his hand on his long sword and dagger. He had never seen such things the whole time in this area. "What are they?" Was the only thing he could say as he watched this.

Luthien half smiled.

" They're vampires. Despite the fact the oil and water effect is very real, they are disciplined enough to overcome it."

They just fed Hargenites to the undead.

" Vampire feeding still hurts less than serpent feeding, though, and that is a more common fate for Hargenites."

Lysander calls over and says, "That and the edge of my axe!"

Alyna had already lost count of the newcomers since the day she first joined.  Perhaps this one would stay?    She tried to read him; the anger in the eyes was the most noteworthy thing.

But her attention was swiftly on these 'allies' of the captain's.   She wanted to think Luthien was joking, yet plainly not.   Their presence didn't seem to bother him.  She glanced also toward Elandra, to see how the holy woman felt about such 'allies.'

So the Shadow-Friends were vampires? Moltke tilts his head in curiosity, he had only read of the dwellers of the night in his studies but not seen them till now. Most fascinating. I would have thought that the Arrows and vampires had little in common. You must tell me about the history of your partnership some other time, Arrowhead. But first, are we to assist the Shadow-Friends with the acquisition of Hargenite ships?
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    Kree  gave a short chuckle,There are two ships on the  docs. One is a  warship  that  can also haul freight, and...troops. That one has to be taken  or  destroyed , first... a smaller Ship, a sloop, is  at the   other  end of the docks. It is also  armed. i wager to say  it  could carry 20  troops, plus its  crew...and if the troops  stayed  on the dec. 20  slaves... come.. we go back to the Inn for now. Our friends have their payment,  if they want some  supplies for their larder, they will be back.. if not, they will tell us , nay. The  we will have to do this  ourselves.

  Turing to the new  fellow...I am Kree...Quickshadow. This is my unti of  The Crimson Arrows .. if you are interested  in serving the crown, and killign  slabvers and Pirates , then come with us. we will stand  you food, drink and Lodging this  night, no matter the choice you make.,

   Giving a  not, The elf   begins to  walk down the slope to the gate.

 Elanda smiled at the newcomer, she smiled and replied." Oh we all have Peace given to us, most find it, some have it taken from them, others dont believe they know what Peace is, and lastly Those that burn all the Peace out of themselves, and dont think they deserve peace. I wonder which one you really are. " Elandra smiled and said," Come with us like the Captain said tonight is on us enjoy good food and an Inn for the night, ask us questions, then you will either go on your way or decide to join us." Elandra does make sure her Crimson Arrow large hairpin can be easily seen.

Ilomur was shocked when he heard what they were. He had thought that such things were just long tales full of fantasy, but to know that such creatures existed and were here made him stare even more. He watched fascinated trying to make out their features. One moment they were smoke the next they were taking human like shape.

Ilomur was distracted when the one called Captain spoke and introduced himself. He nodded to the man and would tag along, but his eyes drifted back to the vampires. He did not know why, but for some reason he was just drawn to them.

Ilomur was once more distracted from this scene, by the Lady Elandra. He listened to what she had to say pondering her words. "Wise words I would guess, but as for myself I have no clue what peace is, as you said some have it taken from them. I would be one of those I would guess. As for good food and an inn for the night." He looked to the forest around him. "I have lived off what I hunted and sleep here." He motions to the forest again. "It is what I trust. The city is not a place to be trusted and not many trust me when they see me. I guess I would not either, if I seen someone like me." There was a very slight bit of sadness in his voice when he said this.

  Ivy  chuckled  as he walked  past Ilomur and Elandra...Well?  if  you wish to  know more  or us, and wish to  join our group,   Towns  and cities  play a big part in our   work. Whether it be  aid those who cannot  aid themselves, or  Killing those  who need to be  killed

  so sying, Ivy folows  his Couisn, and others  follow them

Iolmur looked at the new man as he chuckled curious as to why and listened to his words. "We will see. Like the other said I am very curious as to how these vampires are connected to you all. I for one thought they were just things to scare children. I am wrong now I see."

Two ships, eh? Moltke rubs his chin as he begins to walk back to the inn alongside the captain. He muses at the thought of finally using the spells that he had learned from Alyna. How delightful. Twice I can experiment with my methods and means. What to do, what to do... his words trail off into thought.
He takes a look at the Arrows, an ever-expanding group, and at the hooded newcomer. He nods in acknowledgment before continuing to walk onwards.

Iolmur follows along staying to the back always alert scanning the surroundings. He looked to the others taking them in. He did not look too long on the woman, since he did not with to disgust them by his looks or features. He noticed the one who commented about the vampires look  his way and nod. He returned the nod and went back to scanning the surroundings.

   Passing through the gates, The SGt  waved to Kree..You came through  last  night... You are a merc  group...

Aye, we are that.

 The SGT peers out the gate  as the  last of the folks walkin in, closing it enough, that only one person at a time could  come through.where's the Hargenites , then? they went out with you

 Kre held out his  hands,They Vanished?  might as well have grew wings  and flew away. They could be  anywhere... Hargen is  only a day or two ovwe that Mountain..maybe they owed too much  at the Inns...

 Group  to Yad thread.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

its  dark, You are    to the  norther  west of Yad ( see map).. you have  been sent there  by Tental, from the Black Timber... people from Yad  send you up the road... some merchants with a  pair  of wagons , they tell you of  some 'bandits" that attacked and Killed  some hargenite guards.. you go up the  road, and see  a wagon that is  still smoldering..one  charred   body  is tied to it, others  lie around it... though its   dark, you can here  scavengers    feasting  on something , Up hill and   1/2  mile to the north...

 as you head that way, you....think..you see a bit of a glow from time  to time, deeper into the cops of   pines... the   wolves and other carrion eaters,  are  careful about you...but they are too bust with their  feast.. in the light of the  two sisters ( moons) that are both crescents  ,, you can see some heads   down the  slope,,  while the Bodies   lead  up to the  beginning of the  treeline.

from the tree line, you see  footprints   that lead deeper into the trees.

What was this? He wondered and had not expected this in the slightest.  Whether foe or potential ally, he would rather be safe than sorry.  Carefully creeping along, he considered a spell.   All things being even, for the life he had lead a mage would have been a better choice in a situation like this; invisiblity or wrapping shadow around him like a glove.  But such was not to be, and frankly? He was alive, and any moments are the  curse and its lifting were moments he counted borrowed ones.  He was eternally grateful and staunchly loyal to Her for that.  Many did not appreciate Her, and frankly he didn't blame them.  Who wanted bad luck?

But there was a balance to all things.  And he worked to be that balance.  Many who chose Her service wanted to be assholes and disrupt as much as possible. He believed She was more than that.  He was Consquences, and he delivered them to those who needed it.  He crept along as best he could, eager to investigate what had caused this disruption.