The Dark Tower - Level The Second
In the depths below, Leisha thanks Omphalos then leads her more or less grateful manacled ex-prisoners to the mists. To their credit the four barely hesitate before stepping forwards, either trusting that the young woman will be true to her word, or else seeing no other alternative ...
... upon the instant they all find themselves back in the White Tower. A large creature with the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle pokes its decidedly human face around the corner, the raised brows of inquiry giving way to a smile of recognition, two of its kin lurking just behind it.
The Lammasu Rosunn, Eaomir and Dohevin, Liesha recalls, though is uncertain which is which, as Gnevron didn't make that clear when performing the perfunctory introductions on the whirlwind tour of the tower.
"Your companions are ... changed," the closest of the three remarks pleasantly to Leisha.
In the village above, following Aurion's careful instruction, the two guards exchange the obligatory glance before turning and fleeing.
"Squash 'em !" yells Goom delightedly, lumbering forwards, Golgant close behind him as the giants obey orders, causing considerable damage to the door frame and much of the furniture and fittings before it as the chase after them, though from the lack of screams it appears that the two invisible halfings were nimble enough to get out of their way.
Aurion carefully steps over the top stair, even as Tesseryn flings both cup and caution aside, pulling Malicia into the Mayor's bedroom which is furnished as opulently as the rest of his mansion, with fine furniture, a woven tapestry which brings a healthy blush to the former paladin's face as he glimpses it, a sturdy four poster bed (occupied by the aforementioned beautiful,dark-haired woman), and a huge and malevolent statue of the dark god Set in the north-west corner.
"My you're eager," Malicia purrs keenly, as the Mayor curses then reaches out his hand towards the ex-paladin, words of dark power upon his lips, though they are cut off as his tunic provides little protection from Ishpemo's sword thrust.
"Your day is over," the handsome warrior gloats. "I'm taking charge now !"
"Great !" Wormgear cheers.
OOC:Map of the proceedings updated ...