..The Trace   Wood is  only acvross the  Rive rfrom Mok. more  or less, but  we  must make the  travel to The BAlck Timber   first, We have  some People  to drop off there..and a report to be made, Then..we  will return to the trace Wood to  find  are quarry...

She looked to the one who made the stew.  "This is quite tasty.  Thank you"  she gave a polite nod.

Of course that's as the arrow archs. continues Myanda. After Niphre's statement Myranda assesses the newcomer speculatively. Three days; you must be quick on your feet, seeing how you don't have a mount. I'd have guessed it'd take you five.

"Welcome. You can call me Feyamir, big Eagle is family."
The redhead elf greeted the newcomer, before sighing tiredly after short glance towar ds Kree. Thinking, again, something bleak while walking nearby horse-sized Eagle.
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In reply to Myranda of the Glenn (msg # 3):

Niphre replied to that,"In Ulthea, we are taught to be fast. It makes it easier to succeed." She glanced out over the distance.

    Vizzt offered  2nds  to everyone, Kree   took another ladle full.  ..This  Mists have  sent  all manner of  folk to these  lands.. some for good, some  for ill... Some  time, the land s  are too much for  those who  are deposited here... Good  Feyamir , will have to  watch the  High Peak Mountains,  for the Wyvern Riders  of  Hargen... as  well  as the  Dragons... The Rocs  of the  Mountains    have been known  to eat  some of the smaller  dragons..

 Stardancer,  will not see many folk like her self,  what  few there   are, Dwell to  the  Southwest..and  up north. I would  guest a  hefty  price  could be  gathered  for one such as her, by slavers.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 6):

"The rocs of the mountains?" Niphre asked."I read about them, but have never seen them."

  Ivy speaks up  as he watches  down thwe vale and  eats,..the  Rocs  are as rare as they are  savage.... we have heard , from merchants and such, or  hnters  and   traders who come down the Fur Man's  Chain..., That the creatures seem to like to attack  Hargen's  side of the Mountain....it is rumored they have more  Cattle and such  there... , thus   dragons , Rocs  and such things   have more to feed on, then this side of the mountain.

In reply to Ivyain Nightblade (msg # 8):

"Yes, I read that they eat cattle. I read that sometimes they eat humans as well." Niphre continued.

  Kree chuckles  softly,.in these  lands, there  are very few things , that don't  eat other things..., Never   swim in the big  rivers... the serpents  are always  hungry..and they  all always there....

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 10):

"Serpents? As in the sea serpents of lore? The serpents that can wrap around ships and drag them down to the ocean? My goodness!" Niphre remarked.
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    Kree smiled  slightly,..There  are such serpents  in the Sea, and they are large, indeed... but there are enough  enemies  in the sea to help keep thier numbers low.

   ..The  serpents of the river s  vary in size  from as long as an arrow  to  longer  then some of Ironmound's warships....  They  will feed on each others, but prefer  other    foods...  They are a prized  food for the  wealthy folk.. some fisher men   fish the  River inside    Ironmound, itself?.. a 6  foot  beast could  give a  poor man as much coin as he would see in a month or two.. regular fisher man,  travel the  river.. the serpents  hurt them as they tear the  Nets.. but?.. if they  snag a few, they  will make  more then enough to  replace the nets....

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 12):

Niphre nodded. Yes, she had read some of this in books.

After the meal Justin found a good spot to sleep, after offering prayer and devotions to Eta. Waking as the day had passed Justin made preparations to move out.

Niphre woke up when the sun had barely risen in the sky, and she yawned, placing a hand over her mouth and stood up. She decided to take a small walk to stretch her legs and when she returned, everybody else had woken up."Good morning, everyone. I hope you slept well."

After eating Stardancer offered to help clean the camp up.  As others soon began to doze she waited until there was an offer of a watch.  If not she took the first one, waking another after a few hours.  before she began to sleep she selected an area near the wall of the cave.  She made a large braid in her hair and curled it to one side.  Armor removed she created a shawl like blanket and moved to lay down bracing her human portion against the cave wall.  Her weapons in easy reach incase of a surprise attack, her hair for a pillow.  To a human or a cat it may have looked uncomfortable, to a centaur it was not.  In her homeland it was custom to rest against a tree like such.  She would sleep until awoken by noises or a smell of food.

With morning, Feyamir rose greeting the sun with a gentle smile, while his hands danced in a complicated looking series of gestures. Meanwhile Swiftwing glittered in the sunlight as if it's feathers were covered with something glossy and reflective. The whole ritual took the elf about an hour, and people observing the Giant Eagle carefully could notice that the glittering things on the bird looked as if someone covered it's feathers with invisible but reflective letters of some kind. As if someone wrote abook on Swiftwing's feathers. But as soon as Feyamir ended, the glittery afterglow went away from the bird and it returned to looking normal, if more energetic than before.

With a cry, that certainly was enough to wake up remaining sleepyheads, eagle departed away. While the elf went towards Stardancer and greeted her with a smile and nod, then others including Myranda. But his greeting with the elven lady was just a nod, friendly smile wanishing from his carefully neutral expression like morning mist in the rays of the sun.

OOC: Meditating for an hour to regain 6 Mana. Swiftwing went away to hunt some food for itself, it'll find Feyamir without much trouble ... since Eagle Vision and Familiar Bond.
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   Vizzt was up, stirring  a  'oatmeal'  type    food,  ,   and  announced it was  ready when others  where ready to eat.

     Kree  nodded to him as he added some raisin's to his bowl, and left the bag out for others.

  ..good Vizzt?  after  we  eat, you should   reayd  what items you wish to take with you... we'll be leaving when the  sun is a hand, above the horizon

After his morning prayers and devotions Justin joins the others as they ate the morning meal. He watched as the sunlight breached the horizon then fixed Kree with an enquiring look. Whilst we be riding the camels from here or waiting to we reach the desert proper?

  Kree  frowned,..it would be nice to have  Camels  but.. we  seemed to have lost ours... I was Hopign to use them for the   freed  slaves...

 as if reminded, he turns  to those who are eating and says,..when we  leave.. we will go to Mok.... while we are there..  the   freed slaves who wish to come with us, will  go to the ships...and see if our ship is there..or , if one of the friendly captains  will  give is passage.... while that is goig one.. I want  volunteers  to  follow me into the Beggar's guild, so we  may remove the  currant  leadership, and  install new ones.... The Beggars  Guild in IronMound as well as the Golden Horn Thieves  Guild, are allied  with  The Crimson Arrows.... it  would not be good, to forsake the  baggars  guild  at Mok....

 He nods  as he looks around,..keep in mind, there is  a person in that city, that thought we were coming... do not be surprised if  the Merchant Lords, decide they do not want us  to  leave...

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 20):

We have them.informs Myranda indicating herself and Justin.

  Kree nodded to Myra,..that's  fine  Cousin?.. but  two camles  will help  , only a little... we each had one..including the   pack anaimal.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 22):

Actually we came with five, along with most of the ones you left behind... Chanced upon them tethered in a clearing a little ways back. I suspected you'd appreciated having them so they are available as required. ooc how many will they be needing for the freed slaves?
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In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 20):

Ah, yes. The beggars guild. Niphre thought. Kree Quickshadow was absolutely right. No, it would not be good to forsake them. She took another bite of her meal and listened to the conversation around her.

 Kree looks  over the  Group...  Brie and Inda will rid e  double as before....the   freed slaves  have  no armor and  only one weapon apiece.. we  can have them doubled up.. that  will ge  3..for the 6 of them.. we wioll need to use the  baggage  Camel  for our  host and   whatever of his   will can take with us.. as i said.. we will not be coming back  for a  great while,so he needs to take  the things  of import to him

 Niphere   will need one...Lucy..Diana, Luthien..Orlin..Myself  and Ivyian, as well as  you two and the Good  Holy warrior with you..

Stardancer listened as she unbound her hair from its place as a pillow for her.  "I am not a horse and do not carry people so..unless there is great need.  How ever I can carry much to free up a camel for one to ride if that helps" she offered. she ran her fingers through her hair to free it of knots.  Once done she began to ready to dawn her armor and weapons for the day.

  Kree bowed his his ehad slightly , to Stardancer,we many not have many of your type in are  part of LAynak, but the  bards  tell stories.. and  I am , at very least..smart enough to listen.... If i understand it, it is the utmost insult, for some one  to attempt  to ride a  centaur  as  a horse, thought.. in those stoires, there are  also  tales  of those who were  excepted as such.... If the Need   for  mounts  is  high...  Ivy and  Myself,  will  range out as flankers on foot, we can keep up, or  ,,at very  least, not slow the group down.

She looked at him with a gentle smile "Yes...it is considered an insult...however if one was injured or unconcious...like another human carrying one to safety, we would do the same to get a companion from danger" she informed them all.  Of course I have been known to harness to a wagon or a dragged trapse on occassion.  I have even pulled a war chariot.  Though you mention 'desert' so I believe a wheeled conveyance is inappropriate"

Justin gives Kree a nod then strolls a short distance from the campsite  After a short time he returns leading several camels which are saddled and ready to travel.
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In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 25):

"Ah, yes. The ship of the desert. They were once brought to Uthea as part of a treaty." Niphre said out loud.

"Deserts are places were you go to die."
Feyamir remembered his own bad experiences with deserts, and grimaced. Seeing Stardancer gooming her tresses he pulled out a small wooden comb and wordlessly gave it to her. Girl needing it more than him, he can was te Magic on that,after all.
"Stardancer, you will need a lot more water than us. You are bigger, and will sweat a lot more, for starters. I lost my thirtieth and final horse familiar to desert heat. It was ridiculously quick and ugly death. On foot travel ? Half of us will die of thirst or heatstroke. I can pass over it, but only because Swiftwing can fly with one light person, namely only myself or a trusted child. He doesn't trust easily. Even after growing smarter as Familiar. Plus during the day we would hide from the Sun. Still very risky without magic protecting from heat."
He pointed at rangers among them as the people who will survive desert trekking.
"Of course, I know very little of other dangers of the desert."
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"We knights have to be even more careful. It's alright at night, but this armor we wear is basically an oven during the day. Fortunately, no enemies seem to want to attack during the day either."

Fortunately.

  The Desert would , indeed kill us..or most of us..but  young Inda showed  us  the way to travel.. we  will skirt the desert, in the grasses fort as far as we are able, then , take to the sands  when the sun has gone to rest...

 ..we  could travel the   jungle, but it is more out of our way, and would slow us down...and this  ....abomination, of a forest..hides its own dangers.

In reply to Feyamir (msg # 31):

Be Thee familiar with the easy it be to locate any fallen, ast market by the circling of the harbinger of death. Wouldst it nay be prudent to remain with the company or avoideth such a identifiable means oft detection by others who seek to locate us?.
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In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 33):

"Yes" Niphre replied. "The desert can be deadly from what I've read in books."

"Thank you.  I lost my brush travelling a day or so ago" she said accepting the comb.  "I do understand deserts.  A former 'Master' was a priest of a desert god.  Travelling to the lands he came from, did add knowledge to several of us about such dangers." She said fairly confidently "Let's see?  Loose clothing, head scarves.  Any extra containers that can hold liquid, fill with water.  Rest in the high point of the day and at night.  Oh, and nights do get chilly.  Let me think...what else?.." she tapped a finger to her lips "Oh ..if there is a sand storm, hunker down with your back facing it and be cautious as it can get into every crack and crevasse...and I mean every one." She used the comb to take care of a small knot in her long blonde hair.

In reply to Stardancer (msg # 36):

Niphre nodded at that."You're absolutely right about all of that. All of those things will enable us to survive the desert."

Myranda strolls out of the campsite trailing after the roller. Shortly later they return leading several camels. ooc there are 15 camels saddled and ready to go.

  Kree looked at the Camels  and at Justin,..were   did you find them.. i saw no Camel sign  when we  came in? he looked at Vizzt

 Vizzt   simply shook his head  and shrugged as well.

    Orlin wakes up, and looks around.  He stretches and gets up and stows his items.  He’s pulling on his satchel when he notices the camels.  “Um...where did those come from?”

Niphre walked over to a camel and reached out a  hand to touch it. Its big ears flopped at the attention and it nozzled in return. "I think it likes me. At least I hope so." Niphre said to the others.

 Kree chuckled,...do not get to attached, once  we get back to the City, we  return them, them go   shake up  the Beggars  guild. They we can leave  this  thrice  accursed  land of  sand  behind us.

"It is not spitting at you..that is a good sign.  If there are no problems then shall we prep as much as we can for the desert?" she said finally getting much of the knots from her hair.  With a gentle hand and smile she handed the comb back to the firehaired elf.  "Thank you Good Sir"  She checked her things to see what she could do without and that which she could fill with water.

In reply to Stardancer (msg # 43):

Niphre laughed "Oh, most certainly. Camel spit in one's eye is not a good thing."
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Feyamir blinked when Stardancer returned his gift, and stood there stupefied with the simple wooden comb laying on his open hand like that. He shook his head and exhaled before turning to the preparations for the desert trip. He readied two waterskins for himself and his eagle, a bigger one. Obviously huffing and puffing, his twiggy frame barely supporting the extra weight.
"I can scout ahead during the evening hours, light good enough to see but sun not burning us to death."

  Krewe and Ivy were Bundling things   for  Vizzt.. there were times of  argument    as to what he should take, but otherwise, was going   smoothly.

 we will be leaving , when the  sun  touched the  far  peaks to the  East... That will give us  1 hour or so of the cooling breezes the  sun causes  as  it runs across the sky. after that hour, we will only have starlight  for a good  2 hours before the first of the sister  moons awake, and they chase each other across the  sky, as we  all saw , during our battle

After a few moments Stardancer heafted to her hooves.  She flexed at her knees a bit to stretch. "Feyamir...If you like, I am quite strong.  I can carry extra water for you, and the others as well." she offered.  She showed the point on her rump that the day before had an arrow or two in it.  Completely healed, not even blood showing.  "Good morning Orlin" she said as he woke "I believe Justin found a few and Myranda found a few".
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   as the   day went on ,   the packing of  Vizzt's things  took up most of the time, Kree asked his arrows   to take turns peering out  of the ravine, to see if anyone was looking  for  revenge  for the attack on the  Crater

  the    split the 6  slaves  into  pairs, with the 'strogest' one assigned to  hold the scattered mage.

 The three pairs  were  Directed  to  pic  a CAmel.. That was   3... Brie  and Inda  would share one..4.... Kree  and  Ivy would each have one...6... Myra and  Justin...8.. Luthen..9

 Lucy and Di,,11..Orlin 12 ...Niphre  13..Vizzt  14, so  he would have one camel  for his goods  for his Goods, , Ivy and   Kree said they would each take  a Bundle  to add  to what he could take.

Ast Mistress Myranda of the Glen hath mentioned a moment hence, they be with us.

Justin noted Feyamir's slight, giving his head a shake of disappointment. Finding a suitable location Justin spent the day in quiet repose, reading his text and praying.
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"Extra water is very good, thank you for taking my warning seriously, Stardancer. But remember that ... you'll need more than most. And sun will burn your flanks, if exposed as much as naked skin. Head hair is too little to protect, after all. You are a big girl, so it'll be an extra tent. How's your archery?"

The elf put the comb back into his own hair and smiled cheekily towards the centaur maiden. Only to have one of the camels spit him in the face.
"Ugly menace. I thank you not for sharing your water with me. Horses are cute and graceful. You are ugly abomination."

And so he was ignored by the animal. While trudging forwards, after using his rather voluminous robes to cover his own face and exposes skin.

  Kree  and   Ivy carried Vizzt's things  to  his camel and trhe one they woudl use for a pack camel, and  sat the Bundles  down, there was no use burdening  them, Until they were ready to leave.

 Takign one of the  clay cups Vizzt would leave behind, kree got some  cool water  from the    small pool,..we will not be in the   sun?.... we have  some   6 hours  before  we leave,  we will onl;y suffer the setting sun, for ...about an hour. The  the chill of the night  will be our  companion

Still even at night Stardancer thought water would still be precious.  She would load and fill the skins as she could.  "I have an old linen shirt I do not use much,  I can turn it into what my old master called a 'Keyaffiah'..I believe he called it.  It is a light head covering."

She set about preparing for a desert travel.

Since joining the Arrows, Myranda found that sitting around waiting was another part of the things she'd come to know. This was due principally to the fragility of Humans and other similar Humanoid races. To offset this she spent the day with a myriad of preparations.

In reply to Feyamir (msg # 50):

Niphre laughed at that, saying"Horses are indeed graceful, but I would call them strong and beautiful, not exactly cute."

  Kree gets   another wooden  cup,  filling  both with  cool water , he  walked to the  entrance of the ravine. Handing Lucy a Cup..


 she drank it  slowly, Kree sipped his  . He did not have to ask if she saw anything, he would have ehard , had she . Pulling his  hood over his head, he  peered  out over the  are towards the crater.. smoke was free to rise now.. Birds  or..some such fliers  were  circling  between the   desert  and the   short grasses, he was not too worried   of  anyone  trying to track them. He was more concerned  about people  comign from Mok.

 He poured the rest of his water into Lucy's  cup  and said,..come back in, in a few minutes.. no one is going to dare the ravine in the day... he  he   began his walk back to  Vizzt home.

Watching Kree return Myranda strolled across to him. When we get to Mok How many assistants will you be accepting to deal with the Beggars Guild? I'd guess the rollers could come in handy, with their ability to spot those unsavoury types.
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  Kree  smiled  slightly,..i'll take  any  who want to come, it  won't be  a pretty thing., they have  kids  down there.. some will be as  bad  as the worst of the adults... it should not take  too long, but it must be done..it may even titl the scales a bit  as to the power the Merchant Lords have

  Kree  waves in the direction of the slaves,..the  stricken MAgeling needs to reach the docks, as  any of the slaves  who  wish to leave Mok.. those who want to stay.. are on thier own

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 57):

Kids should be easy enough to deal with. Provided we have an idea of the layout of any building they are in. Dud you have a plan of action?

 Kree  chuckles   softly,we enter  by the sewer  entrance , that Inda showed us.. we follwo it to the lair, and start killing  older folks until we  find ones who will  listen to what we  say...

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 59):

Do you know if there any other exits the Beggars can flee from?

  Kree grins,..see?.. You ahve spent overly long in the trees.  all thieves  guild s  and  Beggar  guilds, even the  Guilds of the whores, have  exits  and entrances, that we  could look at  day for... Us>, we would  find most.. i doubt we would find all.. but ?  That is not the point of this , upcoming visit.. the point, is to  eliminate the leaders   that are in keeping with Beggar guild  rules...

 if should be  Bloody...  and it should be harsh. Thus the new leaders  will be able to work with others in the area, and not as a pawn for the Merchant Lords.

   As Orlin was ridding along, there was something that kind of confused him. After mulling it over for a bit, he decided to bring it out in the open hoping it wouldn’t offend.  “Um, how does a centaur wear a skirt?”
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"With style" she smiled and winked.  "It pins under my tail...or over if I like.  It still allows me to move, but I can get tangle if I need to gallop."

"It depends on how you see beings. When I look at a horse, often enough I remember all those little ones I raised. Thus fondness upon reminder of their antics. How a little awkward colt can grow into a beautiful beast."

 The elf replied easily from behind his cloaking, but his tone when replying to Niphre remained guarded and carefully neutral. Almost dull. Then he listened on Orlin and Stardancer talking about things and giggled creepily himself.
"And she asks, why cute."

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 61):

Justin nodded, despite Myranda's prodding, learning the missions intent was a step in the right direction.

In reply to Feyamir (msg # 64):

Niphre nodded at that, then walked over to her camel.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 61):

Myranda grins mischievously at Kree. Captain I'm well aware you like to maintain an air of inscrutable mysteriousness; and I apologise for possibly impeding this, but I suspect it wasn't difficult to come right out with your plans for the Mok Beggars Guild Leadership

  he sat  down by the  fire   watching  Vizzt making the last meal they would have there...but my  dear Myra?.. i just told you the plan... get  the fred  fols to the boats...those that want to elave?... go down in the  the beggar's guid, kills some folks and alow  the beggars to run thier own guild once more.. It is  not a grand  battle?..nor am i a rgand  general.. i am merely an Ex captain of the guard, and a current  Arrow.

In reply to Stardancer (msg # 63):

Niphre picked up on that bit of conversation, and said,"That's a very neat way to wear a skirt if ever I heard one."

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 68):

Indeed you did, Cousin; I was referring to the need to entice specifics.

  kree had a fake  wounded look on his face,..Myra?  As a Former Captain of the  Emperor's Guard, and  the CAptain of   a Unit of Crimson Arrows,  do you think i could  easily enticed  by a female, to just.... spill out all my secerts?.. that would be foolish..

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 71):

Myranda roared with laughter rolling backwards and holding her sides at the effort. N.. Na... Nay C... aptain. Its best to keep.... some measure... of your secrets... hidden from other... s. Besides all you revealed... was stuff you wanted others... to know. her speech broken by laughter.

  he looked around  at the others, a mere  quiver in his lips,..Of  course?... is that not how it should be?.. Tell the ladies,  only what you want them to hear?

 Ivy came back in from a look outside, getting  a   cup of water from the  cool pool,ah...see, Cousin?  I think we have found the reason why women  are more attracted to me then they are to you... you are supposed to tell women.." WHAT THEY WANT  TO HEAR! "

 ..really....?..

 he looked at Vizzt, the drow  merely  shrugged and continued with the stew.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 73):

Myranda stumbled across to Kree resting a hand in his shoulder as regained her composure. Dear Cousin you do say the nicest things. she declares giving Kree a peck on his cheek then skipping away glancing at Ivy and poking out her tongue at him in jest.

"I heard a human saying, it's a cute custom of theirs to make up wisely sounding phrases, that states that two men can keep a secret. If one of them is dead. Idle curiosity is not necessarily a valid reason to pester someone about things they believe important. Are we ready to depart?"

Feyamir commented idly when the Arrows began bickering. Then he walked towards Kree and asked the elven ranger without blinking his creepily yellow eyes.
"Are we ready to depart? Did we not forget anything? Will doing the assassinations, and risking dying in failure, is necessary for the cause you spoke of before?"

Then he turned his eye towards Myranda and smirked at the knight-cleric.
"Best questions, when you pester someone. Are those that can be answered with one word. Usually it's begone, but can be yes or no as well. I remember at least once being shot at, as an asnwer ... but it was educational answer anyway. Over reliance on scraps from gods, leads to mental laziness."

    Kree looks at Vizzt as Feymir asks the question..

  Vizzt says,  One more   hour, then we may leave, the  sun will havbe reached  the  mountains and began to be pulled  downwards...

  ..Yes.... Feymir, nost of our tasks  are resolved in much that same manner.

 he calls to the  freed slaves,eat as much  as you are  able... , it will be a longer  ride  for you, in your condition..

 everyone, grab bowles,,  and while you eat, get your beast ready to ride... rinse out your  water skins  and  fill with fresh water  from the  pool

 once he has  helped dish out the stew,  He  and Ivy  got to Vizzt's  'pack' camel and  begin to load it up.

   Orlin finds his camel... and somehow it is the same one as last time.  It gives him a dirty look and Orlin motions to other camels that have two people on them.  The camel rolls it’s eyes and starts to kneel for the mount.  Orlin pats him on the chest to keep him up. “No need blowing out your knees  when I am tall enough to climb up on my own .”   He says climbing up on the Camels back.
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Niphre climbed up on her camel, which had it's head buried in a small bush of thorns. "Come on, up you go" she told it, and it raised it's head leisurely up, still chewing slowly.

Having issue with this newfound elves slight against the Divine who provide guidance and blessings on those they do Justin notes the fellows belittling attitude.
If Thee holdest such a view; ast gleaning the purpose oft a task be addressed by one word. Thee shouldst follow thy own council anst not ask any thyself, least Thee be told to begone.
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 after  they ate, Vizzt take one more look around  his n'home he puts on a pack amd a satchel  to climb up onto his  Camel.

 when we  Go?.. Orlin , Justin  and Luthien  stay in the middle  with the    freed people and Bre with Inda..  Lucy  and Di in the BAck.. me and Ivy out fron in the flanks.. Myra  and  Stardancer   in the front Middle...and Feyamir?..  I will leaving your flying to you..

 leavign the vale  and turning to the south east..the camels  stay a few yards inside the grassline, but well away fro the  trees... the  un is about 1/5 below the Mountains.

   Orlin nods, and takes up his position.  He looks back over the desert towards the cave system and crater thhey had fought at.  His team mates argue as if it never happened.  Maybe they were right.  The past was best left alone and learned from.  Or maybe the little arguments were a way of blowing off tension from their own feelings of unease.  He clicks for his camel to keep moving.  The future lies ahead and he would face it with the honor of the mountain people.
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Feyamir nodded his cloaked head to Kree then climbed on the back of his dire eagle and flew forwards, scouting ahead of the group as promised from on high.

His eyes widened when he was so high.
"<Sidhelin elven:I forgot about contact method ... och well. I'll have Kree finalge me a teacher for Whispering Wind spell.>"

Justin took up a position on tje left of the freed people. This afforded them a modicum of additional protection from any possible threat from that flank.

Myranda along with Kree and Ivy assister Vizzt to pack his belongings for the journey. When all was in readiness and the group started out she slipped alongside the Centauress giving her a friendly smile as she did.

Riding the camel through then area.
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Feyamir keeps his lookout circling half a mile above the heads of the whole caravan on the warm updrafts and looking out for trouble.

  the  sun was gone.. no moons  yet, though the light  to the west  said  the first of teh sister moons would be there.

 Up in the air.. feyamir  could see   signs of struggle  , deep in the snads, as  Night hunters, attacked  night feeders..he saw  some  wolf  like creatures.  move away from the Camels  and ehad into the deep trees

 the  'mindless  mage began to moan.. and  cry.. Kree called over to the middle of the group.....gag her if you must... we did not go through all this to save her, then have her get us killed...

In reply to Feyamir (msg # 86):

"Do you see anything?" Niphre asked him, riding up on her own camel.

Stardancer kept her eyes peeled for any odd movement.  She could see in darkness like many creatures could
Taller than most of the others she had a bit better vantage.

 Moving  through the Night, the first of teh sister moons rises...it is well over head.

 those  who have the sight, see  creatures  scatter  before them.. the Mage still moans  or cries..

   Kree   calls back... another  3 hours or so to the   Merchant's    oasis .. we will be goign straight through I do not  want  anyone to warn the city we care  coming...

   Orlin moves up by the Mage and gives her a pinch of St. John's wort to hold under her tonugue.  "This will help you see things in a better way lass.  Hold a pinch under your tongue but don't swallow it."

Upon seeing the predators leaving their prey and hiding, Feyamir returned to the group and explained what he saw and what route looked as one least likely being easy to ambush the caravan.
"Orlin, do you believe these predators ... will attack the caravan? I find it odd they left their prey almost untouched. And such big harverst, even."

The redhaired elf seem disturbed by the strange movements of the local animals.

   "I know the mountain creatures not these.  But the mountain creatures would leave their pray as a large force of bigger creatures approach it." Orlin chuckles. They fear becoming prey themselves."

"Perhaps if we leave them be..they will be happy with what they have and leave us alone" Stardancer said quietly.  Mentally she went through what she carried and any knowledge she had that might leave the mage well but more quiet.

Thy chatter be ast noisy ast yon mage's moaning Justin quietly informs. Turning to the mage he rests a comforting hand on her arm

  The  Mageling  looks  at  Justin..she shutters  just a bit... she swallowed the herb that Orlin  gave her.. she is   holding herself  tight..

 in the distance thwey can see the fires  of  the 'last mwechant's " camp..and hear some music  being played by them,,though it is faint.

In reply to moving (msg # 96):
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  through their passagfe,  Fey  is approached  a few times  by hunting   flyers... some  look Lizard -like. others   are forms  of Birds.

 One, some miles  away is circling in the desert, it  appears to be very large..indeed...but  vanishes  now  and then as it makes  a dive In the Moonlight.
 The First Sister  Moon  is  nearing the east, as her  sister  chases her..she is closer on her tail toight… in a months  time  she will catch her  sister to shower  Cover the  Night  with  great light  for   3 ten days... followed  by  3  tendays of no light, save the stars, then thier  race begins again.. with the 2nd  sister, chasing the first.

  Creatures in the grass,, move off  into the trees  as the group   continues to plod along

 the  Merchant's  camp starts  slipping  further to the   right, as Kree and Ivy steer  them , straight towards the  City.

   A Guard    waves  a lantern to them, f as he runs  from the merchant's camp...we have food..water..and.....entertainment!... do you not wish to stop!

 Ivy looked  down  on him, nit stopping his camel and says from under his hooded cloak,..not this  time, sand-child.. we  wish to make the  walls before the plague we carry kills us all...
 The GUard  begins to babble in sand  tongue as he backs away as quickly as he can, making the sign of every god he can thing of..

 Ivy turns  away..grinning under his hood.

Justin gave his head a slight shake at Ivy's creativity, despite its content it did keep the hawker away. Maintaining a steady pace the team was moving quite well. Throughout their travels Justin monitored the magesses condition

In reply to Stardancer (msg # 94):

"You're probably right. We should leave them alone. " Niphre said.

Travelling beside Stardancer, Myranda chats pleasantly about the journey. Enquiring how the Centauress chose to join the Arrows and if she thought the day had progressed?

She spoke quietly as she knew her voice would carry across the sands.  "I am not truly sure how I came to be here ...so far from my home.  Even the stars seem ... strange." came rather sadly, a hint of melancholy in her voice "I was dazed and injured, healing, but my body was heavily traumatized.  I was found by several Crimson Arrows who were kind and wise.  The brought me to their camp and began to treat my wounds.  Talked calmly and soothingly" she looked to Myranda "My body was soon sound again, though my mind not so clear.  Still I offered my service for repaying thier kindness.  They accepted.  I wish to some day see my home again.  Perhaps if fates are kind I shall"

Feyamir returned into the sky, after talking a bit with Orlin. Totally missing how Ivy dealt with the merchants, and only noticing that Stardancer and Myranda were chatting amicably. He frowned a little on his skyward vigil.
"At least she is seems to not be rude towards innocent filly."
He grumbled a little before returning to his watch.

   Orlin waved Feyamir on.   He makes note of when the winged one flies overhead, and makes sure to acknowledge him.  It could be considered lonely on the wind even when covering a land bound group.  Orlin wished to make sure Feyamir was acknowledged.

In reply to Feyamir (msg # 103):

Justin heard the elfmage's comment. As quietly and Hurridly as he can Keepest Thee safe; anst not to high ast we meer land bound travellers hath limited range oft vision, thus be unable to see if Thee be in needeth oft assistance, against ambush or attack by such ast  flock oft ladened swallows or other agressors. he councils.
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In reply to Stardancer (msg # 102):

Niphre overheard what Stardancer had said and felt sorry for her, for she knew that the other girl must be a very long way from home.

In reply to Stardancer (msg # 102):

Finding that the Stars appear strange is quite concerning; consin
Consirably moreso when you have no kinfolk to provide aid, support and comfort. Myranda quietly acknowledges.
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Seeing that the other knight was turned towards him, probably evey saying something, Feyamir nodded and waved before pointing back to the sky with two half moons shining and returning to watching the way in front of the caravan.

Hopefully he'll not manage to overlook obvious bad things that usually happen to caravans.

In reply to Feyamir (msg # 108):

The elfmages lack of a cordial reply, to Justin's concern for the fellow, was another demonstration of his uncivility towards the Devout. The world this person had come from apparently had left considerable deeply inflicted adverse impacts on the eflling.

    Orlin continues to be quiet.  Even in darkness, the desert is dry and to speak is to lose more fluid.  The icy high mountains where all vapor freezes steal moisture in the same way and he would not be a burden on their water supply with his mass.

 The   camp fires of the 'last Merchant' were falling    by the way on the  right hands  side, even as the grasses had grown braver, and   reached  further into the Sands...


 as they traveled, the   walls of  Mok began to  become outlined  in the light of the Sister Moons .Torch lights   from the Parapets  flickered

   Kree    made his way  back to the Middle of the  Group and said,..They should not know  we are coming, unless  they have been on the lookout  for us, since one of our group retruned  Keep your  weapons ready..but not drawn... pass the  Word  Along.


   He GAve  two sharp whistles towards Ivy.. Who merely signaled with a raised  bow and went back to looking like a   tired   rider.

Orlin had started picking up the trick to dozing in his saddle popped wide awake.  His staff says I'm here if you need me."
  "Oh, beginning to enjoy this are we? I'd rather not sleep away any rest time we have afterwards but I'll keep that in mind."

As they proceeded his concern for the Magess appeared unnecessary so he transferred her back to the camel with the other Freed slave. Hearing Krees caution Justin nodded his sword loosened for possible action.

  Kree  chuckled,..the olny friend  we may claim, are  the Ship Cptains?.. we do not know how many, if any are there... A nd, I will not ask them to risk thier people... When we go.. the  free folk go straighter to the Docks... and Those who are goign with me and Ivy will turn in the camels, and make out way to the entrance that we are aware of

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 114):

"Our only friends are the ship captains. Guess that means we can't trust anyone we meet, can we?" Niphre said, almost to herself.

  The   City was  well within sight now.. the stream of camels  began to converge.. the guards  at the entrance to the side stepped forward, Crossing thier   Pikes.

 ..who is the kleader of this rabble?... why have you come, so late?

  Kree  slips off his camel , his hood  still drawn,the flickering torch light of the gate  does little to  show his face,

 ..we have come across those who needed aid... we could have  stopped at the merchant... but felt  our coin is not think enough to cover both  areas, and chose to spend them in the city... these folk, who need  aid, will be taken  to the Dicks, to try and get passage   up0 river to the Grasslands..

 Motioning to the camels with one arm,we have rented these  fine animals from the   keeper  inside the  gate , just here... we would like to return them as well, for they have served   very well...but...have  no use on a ship.

 ..Very well... have  the  weak ones  ride to the   docks, get them through the city before   they sicken others...

 ..I did not say they were  sick?

 The Guard looked  worried,..it is an Assumption on my part... um...ahhh... most folk from the sands  who are weary have gotten parasites  or sickness from odd creatures...

 Kree nodded, but the man could not see his frown,..yu have heard  him.... everyone dismount, ,save for  those who are weary.... Those who9 are to take them to the docks.. lead  the camels  through the  maze of streets....those who are staying with be, to return the Cmrls and...collect... on payment.. aid me with the extra  camels...

 Ivy   slips off his camel.. Brie  and  Inda  slip off as they take thier  camels through the  GAtes.

Stardancer says nothing.  She merely stands and waits for others to move through first.

Justin dismounts hands the leads of his camel to those returning them. When Kree heads in he follows after the group going to clean out the Beggers.

  Orlin dismounts and looks at Star dancer. "I envy you, it is peculiar to rely on someone's feet other than your own.  He uses some hay to rub the creature down for bearing his weight on the long ride.  It is Odd that he should know how to do this.

Feyamir remained silent after he returned to the party and stood nearby Kree and exchanged only minimal greetings with others, with only slightly warmer one towards Stardancer.

He followed after other Arrows, what visible of his face creased in a frown as his eyes kept darting to various sides. He was clearly uncomfortable with huge crowds and cities of mankind.

  the  Sun was   just  waking up.. the light  pink  on the north east  horizon.

 People  were moving about, but it would get thicker  and  louder  as the  day went on...

 Vizzer , the Camel man   Was  roused  from his early breakfast...Kree  asked  Luthien to take care of the Business  of the  camel returns..

 He pointed to brie to take  the  freed people to the ships,..make your  choices  now... those who are goign with me, and those who are going to the ships...keep in mind, we  may need a fast exit.

Luthien got down to the business of returning the camels. Simple enough...

Myranda arranges with The rollet to recoup the purchase cost of the camels they got. She joins Kree on his jaunt to cleans the canker of the Beggers guild.

Niphre decided to stay with Kree. If he was taking out the beggar's guild, he would need all the help that he could get.

"You helped me.  I, in turn will help you.  And I can run very fast, and can be surprisingly....stealthy" she gave a soft but sly grin.

   Orlin shoulders the staff. "Let's get this taken care of.  There are to mny Legues between us and where we need to be to waste time avoiding conflicts while freinds bear the burden of them."

  Kree looks  at the others,

 brie  and ( ?) where leading the    freed peopel to the docks... they would return with the camels shortly.

  Kree told  Diana and Lucy to stay with  Luthien

 Then  he  took a knee in front of Inda,we will go to that opening, that  Ivy took you to?.. YOu will coe in, just to  alert us to traps... if a fight starts, and   we do not  clean it up  with a few strokes, to  head to Luthien  and stay with him.. we did not free you, to have you be  captured once more..

   Kree nodded to  Ivy.. they each took a side  of the  street,, Inda  between them and slightly behind...

Feyamir raised an eyebrow at Kree.
"What with that look? I sided with you ... but know well that cities, especially human ones, are not my preferred area of dwelling. I will probably be a hindrance and don't use fire magic, so no rampant destruction of those ugly houses either."

    "You sadden me freind Fayimir,"  Orlin says with a trace of humor in his voice,  "It would be nice to see some of this plague ridden environment cleansed."

 kree lead those who would go with him to the sewer entrance.. two  toughs  with  thier  curved blades stepped out.

  ..you will stop, Sirrah, or we will guy you down.

 from deep in his hood,..you are  welcomed to try...but yo will die.. and we will enjoy it..we come to seek the  Guild leader.. I have business  with him..

 you lie.. Sirrah.. we know of  no meeting...

   Kree  blade hisses out of  its   sheath and the Blade pointed  at the mancall me a Lair  again..and   i will remove your tongue   with my fingers.. your Guild Master , knows  not, that i have come..but it will...not...effect my business with him

 Ivy  speaks up with a grin,..let us  save  tie?.. if you are loyal to  your Guild master.. try to stop us... if you want to live, drop your blades.

Noting the position of the thugs along with the warnings they had been issued by both Kree and Ivy. She determines that they have had more than sifficient time to respond. With a quite declaration and a gesture she motions in their direction. The thugs fall to the ground and begin snoring.
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Stardancer was glad that the sewer entrance was ..lateral atleast.  going in through a street duct would have been impossible.  Seeing the two turks step out her eyes quickly began searching for others.  Apparently pouncing from shadows was not beneath them.  A bow in such closed quarters would be bad she drew her blade.

  Kree was ready to take a step forward.Open the Grating...i will not ask again..

 At Myra's  gesture.. the  two   Fellows  fell to the  Ground....bind them, if needs  be, will kill the when we  come back...

  The elf  studies  the grating   with Ivy, Ivy just shrugs and shakes His ehad, and  they Both  pull upward.. there are some  earthen stairs  that  lead  down, some 10 feet

 alright , little one, you are our  guide...

 Ivy goes  first, followed by   Inda, then Kree...

……………………………

 Brie   takes the Camels  witht eh slaves towards the docks, theya re  about half way through the  market place.

Justin gags & binds the thugs, divesting them of possessions these may contain keys or the like that are used to allow access to other areas of the Guild. Once they are secure he ensures they are out of sight of any passing through this area.

  Kree and Ivy  move   down the  sewer way a bit, splashing in muck. The  Grils  points  to small grates   in the    floor,

 ..the  water  and things, got out  pipes to vats.. the farmers   pay a copper a  keg to use it to  help  things  grow somehow.

  the torches  were burning  brighter    here She points at the flickering.A sage said  we needed  torches  so dragon fire didn't  fil the tunnels..

Myranda waited for the team to move forward and took up a position at the rear, scanning the area for threat from behind.

"Myranda?  Perhaps I should take up the rear position ...given my size" she quietly suggested.  Last dark tunnel she had been in she found infested with hngman trees, dead wood, a winged cat and mouse riding sprites.  Surely this would be somewhat more safer.

In reply to Stardancer (msg # 138):

Thank you Lady Stardancer, your offer is greatly appreciated. Wouldn't it be better if you were situated closer to Kree and Ivy. Thus in a position to provide direct assistance quicker as that would be where the main threats will be found?

In reply to Myranda of the Glenn (msg # 132):

Niphre laughed to herself. Well, those two thugs would certainly have a good hour's sleep, she thought.

She slowly started to draw her sword out of her belt, and advanced with it in hand as they continued along the path.

"I advice against leaving these alive. Enemies ... And lack of luck,  evil h umans."

Feyamir pulled a dagger from his robes and stabbed each thug in the temple, thus ensuring their deaths. Then he helped robbing the bodies and dumping them into sever.
"Yes, I know very well how ignoble it is. But i keep promises to the best of my ability. "

Was Sidhelin reply to People staring. Then he smirked.
"And I'M no knight either."

OOC : Feyamir pulled a coup de grace against these wto tied thugs. You can easily murder helpless oponents. And better to kill them first than them be lucky and warn their boss.

  “Um’ friend Feyamer, the mountain people have a saying: don’t ignore the village leader until your out of the village.  If you travel with Kree’s group I suggest you do things his way.”

  Kree   Motioned for  Ivy and Inda  to stop. He  slips past the  Niphre   with Myra  and  Stardancer deciding  where to move and stares  at   Feyamire, then Justin..

  His   voice  is low   and Steady, his eyes shift once to  Olin, then back to the others...My people...have   two sayings... the  first is..'be the fire, that fights the fire ".. The other is,'Leave no live enemies  behind you..."....

 he nods  a bit sternly,..what is done..has  been done... I had plans  for them, but..it matters  not now, get them off the  street before the Watch comes

 Turning without another  word, moving past Niphre  with  a sardonic  grin  to  begin the move  once more.

 Calling back softly he says Last one in, Close the   grating..get in line... anyone who is armed  and taller them me... we kill..

 the  dirt and stone steps were  old  and worn, the  water line of    the 'high mark' of the  swer  woul be  about Kree's  waist....right now  the water and  sludge  as  ankle  deep

"If it is as you wish." she would concede though with reservations.  "Please understand I will be slow at stairs and may block others, I cannot change my width or size" her head turned quickly at the altercation with the prisoners.  She felt sad there was not another way.
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 ooc oh my
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In reply to entering (msg # 143):

As Niphre was the last one to go through, she shut the large gate behind her, and continued on behind the others, very quietly.

As she made her way through the very thick mud and sludge, she knew she had to be careful where she stepped.

Hearing Orlins chastisement Myranda glanced in the direction of the warriors. She couldn't miss seeing the obvious signs both thugs had a small blade thrust to their temple, blood poared from these foe a few seconds then stopped. Feyamir stood smirking with a bloodied dagger in his hand. Stepping over to Feymair she gives his face a sound slap. Cousin you're parents should have provided you with better instructions as to ownership. I felled those creatures, they were mine to dispose of as I wished. In future you should ask. she chastised.

"We are not related in any way or form, remember that I fare from different breed of Sidhelin, ones who don't worship dragons like in human stories flies worship spiders.
You can hunt for religious sacrifices on your own time. Or whatever your greedy purpouse with these humans was.
And we are not allies, will not move a finger to help you."

Feyamir hissed back, enraged ... but looking towards Orlin and Kree, he nodded his head and took a deep breath before turning his eyes away and walking towards others, keeping an corner of the eye on Myranda as if expecting her to attack him any moment.

It seems he treats the elf-woman as if she was irrational and rash.

  Kree  Calls  Back from the Grating in a share Hiss,..all the gods be damned!  keep yur ehads  about  you, before you lose them... the scum  are Dead.. Move on now, so we can get the 9 hells out of this warren...

  Ivy  is  grinning as he waits  with Inda,  Kree splashing  back, cursing  the sewer...

In reply to Feyamir (msg # 148):

At the fellow denial of any racial affiliation, Myranda ignores any commentary past the creatures refutation, which it issues. Putting distance between herself and the odious form.

Though large, Stardancer followed quietly after she tied a large knot in her tail to keep it from dragging in the filthy waters.  Hopefully her clip-clop gate might be mistaken for a cart hauler.  Her weapon ready as she moved.  Padding by there were obvious small side tunnels up high.  Apparently for water run off and such.  Still they would make fine bolt holes and areas to hide and come from behind.  At her height she could make that less of a hazard.

 Moving along the Tunnel   Branches left, that would lead  under the  City more... the  tunnel that goes  straight?

 Idna is turning   left and Kree stops,..This  Tunnel, where does it go?

 ..it leads  to the   Merchant Lords section of the city... we  would meet them there  for  jobs they hired us for?..or ..at least our Guild offciers?

 Kree looks at the Tunnel,..really.....

 ..Kree?.. no!...  we were suppsoed to change the leadership of the Beggar's  guild and go home!

 Pass the word  for Luthien , Di and Lucy to  get down here.... we'll wait...

 ..what are you doing!

 Kree grins,..the Merchant Lords.... the rulers of Mok... imagine what will happen to the city, should some grave Ill befall them....it would lessen  the threat to Ironmound, trace Wood  and Home!

 ..we don't have enough people!

 we have more then enough to  Kill guards, maybe an adivsor or two.. grab alot of  loot, and set fire to the whole of the section!... we have out entrance  and our exit..right here...

  Ivy looks  back at the others for help as he says,and?  if they come down after us?

 let them?... i have never seen a trooper  who could  fight in the sewers...

 Ivy Pushed  Kree,..Your Palace guard Could!

 Kree grinned.....because they were ..MY..men.. I picked them...you think those   Merchant lords  looked for people who can fight in the night... fight in the filth of a sewer...?

 Ivy Hung his head,..you really think we can do this....

 Inda  spoke up.....we failed  in a mission once.. the High Lord  sent a group of  troopers  down to 'teach us a lesson'.. we killed all but one, that one was allowed to elasve, to tell the  Merchant Lords, not to do that again.

 Ivy shook his ehad  with a grin,..alright..but  want about the Beggars...

 ..if the merchnat Lords  are reduced in power... well...theyt may see the  error of thier  ways

Her ears flicked a bit as her head tilted slightly.  She had been listening.  then spoke quietly "Playing both against each other?  Have these merchant lords take out the beggar guild leadership?" she queried.

Luthien finally manages to get back down to the rest of them.

"Apologies. Took longer than expected."

In reply to Luthien (msg # 154):

"Playing them off against each other? " Niphre asked herself. That was either a very good idea, or an absolutely horrible one.
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  Kree  nods  with a  dark grin,..In  a  way?  If   our  attacks   in teh MerchantLord Quarter turns bady and  we   runs back this way?  any pursusit  should thinbk we have ties  with the Beggars...The Beggars, will assue the  Merchant  Lords are using that as  an excuse  to come down and deal out Punishments.... of course?  Niethe r side  will be  very pleased with us?  Now? show our foray  into  The Highlords   quarter works out.. then the Beggars  will be, free to be beggars and earn money as they will, until they  rise  up high enugh to join a thieves  guild... I think it would be a grand thing, to see  some of those Merchant's homes afire, while they had  to decide what to save...

   Orlin curses, "I had not prepared for this or I could have contaminated their food as well giving them severe cases of...the trots." looks apologetically at star dancer.


   He looks around,  "I could probably do the same thing if I have a fair amount of rust."

In reply to sewers (msg # 156):

"I could help with that." Niphre offered. "What would you like me to do?"

"I ... what ... Kree? Please explain again, this time with all the details necessary so improvisation on my or someone other part does not fuck it up. I am not good with sudden improvisations like this, Kree. Wizards are most dangerous when prepared properly, and if you make an chaotic mess here who know what will grow out of it. Mayhaps we could disguise as Red Elves before going on murder spree? I know no illusions, though."

Feyamir is both confused with Kree's sudden change of plans as well as disliking the whole endavour even more.
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  Kree  stands   at the fork, he looks at Fey and simply says..Being  an Arrow, is  all about, changing on the Fly... If your  Bird  dievs  down on a Rabbit, and the rabbit  runs  another ddirection,,, Doe yu bird   simply...smack into the ground?.. I sought, simply  to remove  the  Merchant Lords Puppets from the Guild leadership, thus, free the normal folk from  looking over the  shoulders  at every  turn, wondering if a Beggar was an honest  beggar, or  an Ear  for the Merchant  Lodes.

 ..But Mok...as a whole are  not friends of Ironmound..and the Elevs of  the Trace  wood  suffer more then those of My people, because they are closer to the problem.....Should  we be  able to cause  a great deal  damage, and maybe kill a few of the Merchant Lords.. there  will be Chaos,  and   The  Red Elves, Catfolk, Red Isle Halflings..we either have to leave Mok to  reorder thier own house... or  bring people in to help..If that  where  to Happen,  out Allies   would begin to pay more attention to Mok, rather then  wave them off, as  some  camel humping sand crawlers

 ...so?  we are about to head to the Merchant Lords Quarter.. and see what damage that can be done... from what little I noticed, the Merchant lords worry about keeping the rabble out of thier gates, but  fail to understand  what damage  could  come  from below..Tar for  ships and Rigging..oils  for lamps and  cookign Lots   of parchment and from trees..woods , tabkles and Doors of Polished  wood with oils that will but as good  as  any other.

 He smiles a  grim smile,..this  could be the Day,  The Merchant Lords  fall?.. because, what  working   person, or poor  person, is goign to rush  through the very gates, that they are kept away from, by spear point...

 He sighs a bit, his smile fades,..it could also be, that the Mechant Lords  Quarter, is not any differant then the poor  folk.. then, we will merely have to settle for dropping  a few  well dressed bodies.

Justin appreciated the change it suggested an opportunity to get out of the sewers. Tis regrettable Thy impulsiveness indt murdering the prisoners hath prevented emquiry into the who's who oft yon Merchants.

"Could we not find out in other ways?  Merchants as I understand it like to 'show off'.  Have parties for potential patrons, prove to other merchants they have better goods an afford finer items" she said in alow tone.  "Mayhap one might be throwing a party or 2.  Crashing it might garner information" she suggested.

In reply to Stardancer (msg # 162):

Indeed such wouldst avail much, however ast we be here now anst the opportunity to undertake conventional means One doth surmise such wouldst reveal our return and counter any element oft advantage this wouldst providest us.

  ... the thing is?.. No one..not even me, expected to  have  us.... in postion , to  come up into the   Merchant Lords  Quarters... anything  else  , reveals us to them....

 Ivy  Just looks  at his  boots  as he  kicks around some  little reptile that  is  swimming about.

  Kree eyes    Look at the  Arrows,..Thos e who have Fear..or? Think this is  folly, You may  return to the Ship...any one who wishes  to come with me,  should follow..... regardless  of how this turns out, we will have to leave the way we came in..exit the  back Gate, and head to the shore line, where we can  either head  north... or   south, back to the boars..if  we head  North.. we will have to continue  until  such tie, as  we  find a  ship that will take us back down river to the  Black Timber

 ..Inda?.. You will go with those  who  are leaving.

 ..Nay, I will not... I will show you the  way  to the merchant's  Quarter...

 Kree nods to her, then nods to the Others, and begins  to  head down the branch  Inda leads..  Ivy, chuckles...and Follows...

In reply to sewers (msg # 164):
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"I assumed Kree planned it properly beforehand. Like you said, it was hasty of me to think of it as a proper war. I don't like spy-games as what it is now."

Feyamir follows after Kree, but beforehand responds to Justin with almost painful tone. It seems to almost hurt him to admit to a mistake.

   Orlin snorts "Plans are nice, and intel is better, but we really aren't here to fight a war.  This is a blow through and leave with the merchant empire burning at our backs.  They don't deserve any more attention than that.  Lighting fires isn't a bad idea, I get the feeling they fancy themselves untouchable."

Khovar nodded to the woman who brought him to the entrance of the sewers, with his cocky smile and made his way inside. He stayed as much as possible to the shadows keeping quiet listening for any noises as he moved towards the area he was told the others would be.

Khovar came to an area when he heard faint voices. He moved towards the edge of the light. He seen the one called Kree who he was told would be here.

Khovar cleared his throat and spoke with a bit of mischief in his voice."Oi, it be good I be friendly. Lady Brie sent me in da help ya. What be we be gettin in ta?"

  Kree stopped  and Turned..Ivy  leaned againt the tunlle  wall but he ws more ready then he appear.

  ..Did she now? We are on an....extended...part of a Mission... I seek to got   to the Merchant's  quarter,  and  set  thignbs  afire, and ..hopefully kill a few of the Merchant Lords  in the act.. if all goe s well.. I hopwe to return to the Docks and  sail  down river to the Timber.....I have offered my comrades the Choice  on whether to come with me... or go to the Beggar's guild and clean out the  leaders who bow to the Merchant Lords..or?.. simply leave, and await us on the ship.... What is your Name?

Khovar listens intently a crooked smile crossing his face and nodding. He looks over at Ivy and gives him a nod looking him quickly up and down. He stops to think for a bit then speaks.

"I be all up fer a bit a fun. Boss Reedrick, sent me ta help ya, so point me in da direction ya want me ta play. If it be a bit a fire or endin da bad one matters not ta me. I be wonderin dho fire be a bit dangerous, aint ya dhinkin? Dat is if'n ye can contain it instead. Be 'ell burnin da town down widh em not ta blame, but if'n dat be it, so be it."

Khovar waited to see what the answer might be to his question.

  kree simply said,..Mok is a blight on the river  banks.. they hide, and help slavers.. they truck witht eh Catfolk ..and to be  flat out  truthful..the Sand folk are not  near the  honorable  people the CAt Folk are, even though we have killed our fair  share.

  Di, and Human woman, and Lucy, a Half elf-Catfolk breed  stands  near the   branch  Kree  is going to take.

  ..the city is made of  Mud, brick and  dog offal... But the merchant Lords have  fine  silks, parchment  and  well made wood  from  the  elves, who..they seem to despise?.. so?.. if  we  burn th Merchant's  quarter.. I will not be sad... they can throw thier gold at it, see if it puts out the fire... If the poorer part of the city suffers   a bit?  well..maybe, they'll be more careful, on what scum they give the power to...

 at  any rate, the sister Moons chase each other across the sky.. this is work that needs  down now..before  it is full undestood, that we have survived, and come back

Khorvar gave a slight laugh and his crooked smile widened as he stood there with his harms folded.

"I be followin ya. It be no skin off me arse, ifn dhey get a bit a what be comin ta em. So where we be startin? A bit a strong spirit burns good, ifn we got any, dho it be a waste. Dat be unless ye got somedin da works better. Da we take care a any dat be leavin da burnin buildins?"

Khorvar again waited for his answer trying to hide the excitement on his face and in his eyes.

 ,,This girl? she's going to show us the way..when we  get to the entrance, we will set waht we can do... any guards  were  silver  badges  on thier Helms, are   free to die... if yu see troops without  any Gold or  silver.. do not give them too much leeway.. serving the Merchant Lords  is taking the coin, they have  taken from others..and it woud be real nice, not to have any of  my people die this day..

  He  Nodss to Inda  and the girl walks up the right  side of the 'stream' Followed  bY Kree and Ivy, behind them  Di and Lucy...

 Waits with the others.

Khorvar tuyrned towards the one that spoke and gave a snort, then a laugh.

"So dere be odher dhat be finally talkin. Me mum would a cuffed me ears fer dat she would. (Again he gave a slight laugh) I be Khorvar Bloodstone, as ye be seein I be a member a da Crimson Arrows. (He points at the pin.) Just hired on I did, but been doin dis stuff all me life. Now what bout da rest a ya?"

Khorvar looked the others over.

  Kree raises   a Hand  as he keeps walking,..Kree..Quickshadow

  Ivyain Nightbalde....

 the  human  woman said, ..Diana...

 The   cat-folkish  one said,..Lucy...

 the tiny voice in the lead said,..Inda

Justin Haveslane, Devout oft Eta he introduces extending his hand in friendship. Once the group moves off he takes up the rear.
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After introducing herself, Diana moved to the right flank, taking her usual place.  Or, it seemed like it was her usual place.

In reply to Diana Hunt (msg # 178):

Lucy wrinkled her nose at the smells from the sewer.  It took her several minutes to adjust to the smells, and not be overwhelmed.

When she had adjusted, she took her place in front, along side whoever was guiding them to the Merchants Quarter.

Dwarves were always so rough and brusk, but atleast they have always seemed trustworthy.  ot knowing the dwarf she decided to give him the benefit of the doubt "They call me Stardancer Master Dwarf...What, again, do they call you?" she asked in a soft voice.

Khorvar nodded to each and shook their hands of those that were offered. He made sure to give each a good solid grasp. He then looked at the female who called herself Stardancer and tried not to stare. He had heard of these creatures, but never seen on till now.

"I be called Khorvar Bloodstone. I got ta be sayin ya be somtin ta look at."

He could not help but look her over hard now scratching at his beard a bit bewildered.

Dwarves, Niphre thought. She introduced herself and stood somewhat at the back.

"Well met, Khorvar. I am Luthien."

The Knight stands in heavy plate armor, a bit of an anomaly on this team for having it, with only his brother Knight Justin similarly clad.

    "I'm Orlin.  Let's go light some fires shal we?"

   small splashes and   some  sound of boots on the  brick, was  the only sound  .. bits  of  free  air came from  the  occasional opening , about head  sized, that lead  down from the  street's gutters.

 Inda  speaks  softly,..when the rains  come from the   north.. the sewers get full..almost up to the  tops of the entry steps..people some in to try to capture  serpents , that come in from the  river..and to slay   Lizards that prey on other creatures...

 Ivy looks  around  and there is some venom in his voice,..even Ironmonds  sewers  are getter then  Mok's..

Khorvar greetings the three with a nod. He smiled at the big mans words.

"A fire be good durin a rain. Ya want it in different places, yes?"

   treking  further  along, Kree  says , over his shoulder,..we  wiol niot know, Until  we see where this  leads...They   we will decide  how much damage we can do, with out losing any Arrows.

Khorvar nodded and followed along keeping alert. "Does anyone got some oil or we be usin magic fer da fires? A few well placed bolts wit some flamin cloth works wonders too."

   ..I have  two flasks of  lantern Oil.. I'm sure  that will aid us. But.... If i am right, we may not need that much help.

 Ivy   looks  back with a slight  smile, He twirls  an arrow  in his  right  hand.

In reply to Khorvar Bloodstone (msg # 188):

Myranda had been quietly observing the Dwarf who'd just joined the group. She took this opportunity to quietly introduce herself.

Khorvar looked the woman over and nodded to her. He wondered for a moment if this was the healer in the group.

"Oi, who be doin da healin fer da group? It be good ta know."

In reply to Khorvar Bloodstone (msg # 191):

Myranda glanced towards Kree snd Ivy interested in hearing their answer.

 Ivy  Just Chuckles,.. ahhh..son-of-stone, yo are skaing the   wrong  folk..  My Cousin and  I kill thing, we leave the  mending to better  people then outselves, , fi they are nay  ashamed of thier  roles, they will tell you...

In reply to sewers (msg # 193):

Ivy's answer entices a smile from her as she looks at the Roller, waiting for their responces.

Khorvar looked at Ivy and gave a slight laugh. "I figure as much, but it twould be good ta know who be doin dat healin. I be like da two a ya. I know a bit bout healin, but I aint a healer. So who among da odher be doin da healin?"

The stick-thin redhead elf was busy cleaning his nose on a handkiefer, the severs giving him grief. Before he turned yellow, and teary, eyes towards the dwarf.
"You can call me Feyamir. I know how to bind wounds, and it's better to not plan on being injuried. But there are spells for that. I may learn them someday, like Share Life or Vampiric Touch."

"We Knights can save lives in an emergency, but I'm not sure there is a dedicated 'healer' as such. We go without."

  Orlin sholders his staff,  "I don't have any potions with me but I am well versed in non magical technics."

Justin nods in support of Lutien's statement.
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Khorvar just shook his head. "Aint da first time I be in a group wit out a healer. I too can do da basics an can brew a potion er two. We be fine."

In reply to Khorvar Bloodstone (msg # 200):

Master Dwarf, the tongue of Devout Haveslane is often difficult to understand. What he did say was I am a Cleric of the Sisters, thus I have that ability.

Khorvar looked at the woman a bit confused. "I be figurin him and ya be Cleric an da odher platie be a Pally a some sort, so der be healin der Do I be wrong?

Niphre did not want to anger the dwarf, so she thought to herself,Does he not understand Myranda, or does he have bad hearing?

  it took a   10 minutes or so of walking..they came across  some skeletons.  Kree checked them, pointing out  the  crushed  skulls

  ..beggars  only kill to portect theslevs or their  Guild hall..this bodies  were dumped her.. either By a thirves  Guild or   Merchant Lord  people.. to be blamed on the Beggars

 The Girl said,.. we must be quiet now.... the entrance is  , but a  sling shot away..

In reply to Khorvar Bloodstone (msg # 202):

The Gift of Imparting the Sisters Miracles is a part of my calling. If you are asking If I can Heal others I have not yet been blessed with such a guift.

ooc no one in the group can cast 6th level spells.
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Khorvar nodded to the Lady understanding. He then got very quiet and a serious look on his face. He readied his hand crossbow and began to move once Kree moved.

(OOC: What type of order are we in? Khorvar would be use to being up front where he could hear and spot things better.)

Orlin's step became noticeably quieter and he drew a hatchet with his free hand.

  Inda   held out a hand for them to  stop and held a finger to her lips, as she  went up the stairs.. kree and Ivy exchanged  amuse  Glances.

 she  then   waved   Kree  Up..The elf went..ghost-like..up the steps  and they looked over the area.. The second sister Moon  was on her way down.. soon..it  would be near total darkness, lit only by the millions of stars

 The elf smiled, just a bit.....thank you.. you can go to the Docks now...

 she shook her head,..no..i want to help...If  I am to be an Arrow.. is should help...

 Ivy  appeared behind them, he looked at Kree and shrugged,..cannot be  worse then what she went through...

 He waved     the Others  close to the steps,alright.... this grating is near the  Refuse of  either  a merchant lords  home or an Inn of sometype. there  are only a few people on the streets.. i think they may be doing business..of sorts..

  I am Going to take  Inda  to the right.. we are going to look for  something to set afire, that will also  catch buildings and such... Ivy is going to stay by the grating to help keep it  open for  our escape...or to aid  someone he sees …. I need  some of you to go across the street..there is a  Merchant's  shop with Barrels..it maybe  Pitch..it may be spirits..it may jusy be barrels?.. either way..they will burn...Then.. some of you go to the left..and seek out the  same...If you are  stopped  by guards  with Silver  decorations  on thier Helps, feel free to kill them...gather  what coin or Good  you find, but, do not let that  cost you  , your life...

 there is  a Gate  at the far  right..and one to the far  right.. the left gate leads to the city.. I am unsure where the  right gate goes...

 Inda  speaks up,..there is a   channel there, from the   River to the base of the  city..The Merchant Lords warship is there...they use  it  to  'gather goods' from smaller ship.. they sail it  two times a month, when there are no moons...

 is it there now?

 ..I do not know... we woud ahve to go out  and see.. they  use   slaves to  pull the ship in to make  repairs and portect it  from the  weather..and   then warp it out using  rowboats... I saw it on the river..it his  a beautiful ship.....3  decks.. three masts..

 Kree looks at Ivy and Grins...

At the mention of slave Justin grimaced in anger.
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 Kree  nods to  Justin.....Stealing the ship would be the best....but  we  would have ton have a  Prize  crew at elast to handle the  sails.....  Burning  it to the water line  would be a grand thing... if  we  could warp it out  into the  River.. the currant  would help take it  down  river towards the coast..and maybe out frinds at the docks  could   send  some sailors to Sail it to Ironmound... the prize money would be good,even after  splitting it  up among all those who have helped..

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 210):

Myranda considers the possibility. If there's slaves enough to haul it about, I'd think that would be sufficient to crew the ship. she quietly suggests.
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Ivy shurgs.Pulling on  ropes to  haul the ship out to the  river, sia bit  differant from sailing her?.... we need a pilot , and  people who know how to use the sails..

In reply to Ivyain Nightblade (msg # 212):

Myranda grinned myschievously. They certainly would I heard you previously did some sailing recently. That should be sufficient to whip a raw crew into some measure of sailor types. she quietly taunts.
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   “I’ll spend the silver I have for a decent means of transportation, a crew can be hired if we pay them, the loyal beggars will know where to find them.”  Orlin comments “If the ship is there.”

 Ivy  frowns ..there's a differance to being s hsips archer, and steering a 3  Decked frigate..be  damn nice to steal that thing.... But they would have to have a lot to worry about  for us  the haul teh vessel to teh  deep river..

In reply to Ivyain Nightblade (msg # 215):

Myranda supressed an outburst of laughter, after regaining her composure she whispered. Ships Archer indeed, and all this time I'd assumed you to be one of the Arrows Dashing Galants...
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Khorvar listened to the discussion about the ship, then added his comments.

"It be hard ta find a crew among da slaves. Might be a few, but not enuf ta take an sail her. It be best ta either take her an hold her or set fire ta da powder fer the guns an blow her ta pieces."

 Kree and Ivy looekd at  Khovar...Powder?... Guns?

 Ivy  shrugged,.. Ballista  ?

Khovar shook his head and laughed deeply.

"Ya, ballista. Soak it wit oil an done. Wit it an da ship bein wood a few flask on 'er an she be a right good cook out."

Justin noted the other arrows dumb silence  Prompting him to offer a silent prayer to Eta.
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  Kree,  sits on the steps a moment...well?.. we weill go through  with the raid on the Mechant's   Quarter.. if anyone  finds    casks  or  Oil, or some lanterns, grab them and  head  to the Northern GAte... if you can't make that   Get. get to the swers,  cone out where  we  entered and take the  Camel gate out  ans wing aroun, hugging the  wall  o the City.. if we can't   Take the ship.. we will make sure they cannot  use it.. Now?.. who is goign where... Me and Inda  Bot to the  right... Ivy is watching the grate.. we need some folks going  Left, to teh south.. and split up  like that so no one is alone.

Justin nodded
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Khorvah nodded. "It aint carin ifn I go left er right. Any way be good fer me."

Khorvar looked at the others there."Ya been fightin together fer a bit I take it, so ya be knowin ya all, so I be goin wit who ya want me ta be goin wit."

Kharvar folded his arms waiting to see how they will divide up and where he will be heading.

   "Still think it would be right nice to hire a crew and save ourselves a walk.  But if we have to burn it we have to burn it."

Diana moved to the left.  She stayed in the shadows, moving with some speed, but an emphasis on stealth.

She found some barrels of pitch, and a barrel of spirits.

"Looks like my lucky day." She said to herself.

Lucy, for one was glad to he out of the sewers.  The foul smells had messed hadly with her ability to smell anything more then shit.

The relatively clean air hit her like a proverbial ton of bricks, causing her to pause for several long moments, to reorient herself to the new smells.

"Aye boss." She said with a nod to Kree's orders.  Finding something to burn seemed like a rather easy task.  Although, killing city guards also seemed appealing.  Perhaps she could get in a bit of hunting.

She moved across the street, and was soon lost in the shadows.  She began moving down the block.

  Kree and Inda   headed towards  the   North gate.  a smaller   gate that was ornate,  a heavier  wooden gate   was against the wall, most like, to be  closed   on the inside of the  wrote  Irnon to seal of the  gate , if  attacked

 Fancy tents, for high end Merhants were there..but  all were closed, not fearing any 'rabble' to be  about.... On Guard  sat  by teh  gate, his pike against the   wall as he  sipped  from a Bottle of  wine, and looked out  at the river.


 Kree began to  slip from Shadow to shadow towards the guard... Inda held  Back,she  looked where the best place to start a  flame would be.


  Ivy stayed, just to the left of the gaating...bow ready..

 Di went  to the left, and  found   some merchant goods that would burn..

  Lucy  went off  across the street, into the shadows o  the  builings..she  found a a Map maker and suppliy tent.. with inks, parchments  and  dozens of  ready made maps

Motioning for the rollers to follow het; Myranda strolled along the lane.
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In reply to Myranda of the Glenn (msg # 228):

Niphre decided to stay in the shadows and wait for her cue.

Luthien...is sort of a 'down the middle' sort of guy.

Not the stealthy sort with that gleaming plate armor, if there is hostile presences, it's his job to draw it out against himself and let all the sneaky types annihilate them for doing so.

Justin gives Myranda a nod, then flanks her as they move along the lane.

   Kree closed in on the Guard , when he heard  the Noise from the streets.. three  mean, one with a  sword out, and  two  with Pikes approached   Myra , Justin  and Luthien.

 ..What are doing here!..how did you get past the GAte!

 Diana  was hidden among the  barrels

   Lucy was  behind the  Tents.  Fey , Niphre, Ivy  where in the shadows  by the grate, as  Ivy drew BAck his   bow.

  Stardancer  was in the opening of the Grate.

 the Dwarf  stood  near the grating as well.

 The Guard  at the  North Gate   stood to  Look at the   challenge  when he saw  Kree and the  Elf  Attacked  like a  wild animal..
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Myranda peers intently at the Captain Surrender she boldly commands

Khorvar moves into the shadows and slowly works his way towards Krees position. He has his hand cross bow at the ready incase a target presents itself

Luthien echoes the call.

"Surrender would be advisable. I don't seek meaningless bloodshed."

In reply to streets (msg # 232):

Diana drew her bow, notched an arrow, and aimed at the front gate guard.  She would fire two arrows at him, looking to hit center mass.

In reply to streets (msg # 232):

Lucy let out a very low growl.

She drew her bow, and fired two arrows at the nearest guard.  She stayed in the shadows, although, she next drew her blade.  She was hoping this wouldn't go hand to hand, as it would cause a commotion, that would only draw other guards.

But, if it did, she was ready for that.

   Knowing his size was obvious Orlin waited for his chance to be useful, when the captain of the guard acosted his allies Orlin used the distractction to walk by them [utting him self in position behind the guards.  Not yet having time to execute an action yet he is mentally  preparing to acost them from behind, an action the other mercenaries are likely to recognize.

   Minus the cloak he didn't want to dirty in the sewers, his garb isn't fancy but it is well maintained and clean of good craftsmanship.

Justin watches the guards noting the positioning of the other Crimson Arrows.Thee be in an untenable situation best to Surrender. Justin advises indicating the position of Orlin who was in the process of trying to flank them.
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In reply to streets (msg # 232):

Niphre waited, her sword drawn. The element of surprise was necessary, until it was no longer needed.

  The  9 hells  broke loose as the three  went down the street..

   Kree Attacked the Guard thatw as ae Guards  Charged In.. One  Blew a whistle
 Inda  stepped back  into the   shadows  and  fussed   with her  dagger,  ready to Pounce.

  The  CAptain dropped His sword  which Make the Other Two Guards  rushed  Myra  , Justin  and Luthien, even as the whistle  blew..

    Ivy  raised His   Bow  and Fired.. a scream from the    parapet  above was  stopped when the Body hit the street..an arrow  in his  thigh....damned the gods!..I misses!..he made too much noise...

In reply to streets (msg # 241):

Myranda pointed one of her index fingers at a guard rushing her and made a quiet click. Flashes of light sprang from her fingertip striking and felling one of the charging guards before he could come any closer.  Justin can you bind the leader.
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Large as she was, one of the best things she could help with was to be for better or worse was, a target.  If they came after her then the others could attack more freely.  Atleast at first. She also made aggressive moves to get the attention of the guards attacking rather than Kree and others.  If they used missile weapons she would dodge and evade them.

Seeing one of the guards, rushing them crumple to the ground in a lifeless heap, Justin was sure Devout of Tra could deal with the second.

Closing quickly on the Guild Officer Justin quickly disarmed, bound and gagged him. Once the Officer was secured Justin got the fellow to lead them to where the slaves were held.
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  The instant the captain dropped his sword, Orlin swept his staf around whipping the mans feet out from under him.  A flat fall on the back would wind the man and likely knocked the sword out from his hand.  Orlin looked around to see if anyone was running for help or coming to aid the guards.

In reply to Orlin lion soul (msg # 245):

Justin started securing the officer when the guard suddenly collapses. Catching Justin unawares and pulling him to the ground with the collapsing guard. Issuing a grumble Justin struggles to extricate himself from the guard officer; in the process he heard Kree's call to retreat and saw Myranda cast a spell at the Officer. Casting disapproving glance in Orlin's general direction Justin scrambled onto his feet and began an orderly retreat along with Myranda and Luthien. Reaching the exit He covered their exit then followed along once everyone was out of the enclosure.
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Luthien strikes back, if only in self defense. Of course, his arm is very strong, and his sword very sharp, so it's likely the guard will not survive.

Khorvar smile slightly feeling the rush of combat come over him. He takes aim at the whistle blower and lets loose with a bolt.

   Kree Looks  Up at the Guards.., the  nearest One  witht eh  Whistle  Grunts..then Shouts  In  pain as  he drops  a quarrel  in his shoulder.. The  Second  Guard   stops  to  look towards the shadows  as a  young giorl seeps   in and stab  his  left thight  and  rins into the far shadows, Leavign the  Dagger  deep in his lge.. the  Knifed  fellow   screams   louf  in surpise  of the pain.


   The Captain stands    Dumbly  as he had   dropped hIs  sword..Justin begins to  try and  tie him.

   the left -most    guard  , jerks  as  images of light  slam into him, and He falls

  Orlin sweeps    the CAptain's Feet  and the fellow   falls  at Justin's.... the third  Guard charges    Myra...FOUL MAGIC! ....   She is suporised   as the  Clamsport Steel  of the  Pike   Bites  Deep into he right Thigh

  Luthian steps  Up    His Blade  Cutting the  Guard  down..from  down the street the sounds  of fboot   comign from  the east and west of the street.. .. Di Hits  a fellow    about the  South gate with an Arrow and he   falls on the PArapit…

  Kree   takes His Blade  and  Finishes   the  fellow the Dwarf hit  with  the Crossbow... While the other  Man screams   and  cries out  words in his  language ..

  Shaking his ehad  he  calls out.....Burn  what you can Burn.... if yo can   find   a few Lanterns  or casks  of  oil Brinng it..Make   for this GAte... we  ....are undone...

 Inda  runbs out  from the shadows  and  begisn toi take   thigns  from the two dead mena, as  Kree readies his  Bow  to hell  cover those the Arrows  in retreat to the  North GAte.

Myranda grits her teeth at the wound the pike causes. She points her finger at the assailant and makes a clicking sound. Light springs from her finger, killing the last guard.  Crouching she holds her shield up to provide additional protection from bow fire.
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Niphre ran and stabbed one of the guards before he could even raise a hand to his sword. Once through, his body slumped to the floor, and she pulled her sword out.

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Stardancer made sure noone got left behind as she move to join the others.  Save for a squirming, almost dead guard she moved.  Knowing she could be arrested and tortured she dispatched him.

Trailing the team as it headed away from the Merchants Lords, Justin gave a slight shake of his head at Neta's hand in this failed action.

At least there weren't any survivors who could identify them. Such a wasted opportunity Slaves to free Slavers to punish. Shaking off any concern a fleeting doubt about Krees resolve to dispense lethal judgement on any Slavers the Arrows chanced upon.
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  TYhere is a Glow on the northern side of the  building..  Lucy  comes   f runnign out  as   flames  begins to Like up  Polls   and  cloth...

   Di   calls  for  Orlin   and Points  two  casts  of   spirits..  she  has  Just  punched Holes in  some Kegs of Pitch   and  is  about to Light them

 Kree  has    a stern hard Voice  as he says,..Inda?.. lead the others     out the sally port to the Docks.  as   Justin , Luthien and  a Hobbling Myra  Arrive, he said,wal;kign down the middle of the street, at night?... in   the upper  class part of town....?  Follow the Girl... we may yet be able to  destroy the ship...

  troops are   just appearing  from the   west side  , one of  Ivy's  arrows   hits a Fellow  in the  chest , he falls and the  fancy dressed  troops  scatter for  cover..

 Kree send s and  Arrow   down range, it Missed  By    sticks in a  Crate  close enough to the  troops fro the   East, to have them  Put thier heads  Down

 Ivy Hisses  to Di and  Orlin,..Make Haste!

In reply to chaos (msg # 255):

If your friend had answered our questions.  We have planned things differently and wouldn't have needed to search for the slaves. Myranda stated, chinning in Inda's direction. As the arrows gather she offers a quite prayer to the Sisters, sending a warm that coursed through her leg and healing the wound she received from the Guard.
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  Kree snapped,it does not matter.. you do not walk down the mniddle of a Gods Be Damned  street  at light ..at least...not in the High Quarter  of the   Sand Kissing  creatures?...No one said  a DAmnable thing  about Slaves... what did you think?.. they have  them in one of these fine houses?..baths   and  hot food... We were to Burn this place... and see  about   the ship as well?...

  He wanted to say more, she could tell... they all could   Tell  but he readied   another arrow..

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 257):


Rolling her eyes at the fellows ranting errors, Myranda strode away heading back into the sewers.
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Khorvar goes to the man he shot and quickly pulls the bolt from the dead body and moves off towards the others keeping alert for any movement as he goes.

Diana turned her bow on the newly appearing troopers.   She would put her fight in a fighting retreat.  She fired three arrows, then headed for the sewers.  Firstly however, she set afire what she could.

Lucy dipped several arrows into the pitch.  Then she tied a long fuse to the barrel of pitch.  She let it roll down the street some 10 feet, then lit the fuse.  The flame quickly caught up to the barrel of pitch and exploded into a ball of flames.  The flames flew in all directions, catching some of the nearby buildings on fire.

"In my homeland, they are called Molotov Cocktails." She said.  "Only they are a lot smaller." She said.

She lit the three arrow she had dipped into pitch and sent them into the night.  She aimed at three local buildings.

Then she drew two more arrows, sent them at the newly arrived guards, and waited  for Lree and the others to retreat before she did.

  Kree  called to the Arrows,..THis way  ... this  way, out the Sally Port!


  Firsts   were  Blazing On  Both Sides.. Ivy       ran Back to  stand  By Kree at the North gate  as  the  Arrows  who listened   Followed INda  Out

 The two cousins  sent  two mor eArrows   down  range.. One of them  Hit another Hapless Guard... they were  waiting  at either side  of the   intersection... each second they waited  gave the   flames  more tine to  do thier work/

 ..Dring  a Cask or two..quickly  Out the Sally Port Gate....those  who went into the Sewer  will have  to meet us at the Docks...

 Inda  lead  Khorvar  stardancer and Lucy  out  the  gate.. Kree and Ivy waited On   Orlin  and Di....

 Myra   and Justin   went into   the sewers

Myranda, accompanied by one of the rollers, moving warily as they made their way through the sewers, following the path they had used. Reaching the sewer exit she suggested they head to the docks.

Justin paused before they reached the sewer entry, Placing a restraining hand on Myranda's shoulder. Captain Kree hath directed us to exit via yon Sally point. Tis best we do so. he recommends as he gently ushers the Elfmaid back towards the Retreating Crimson Arrows who are moving towards the Sally Port Gate.
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    "Diana, I'm going to transform and grab a barrel of flamables, I need you to ride me and light it with a flaming arrow where we decide to drop it.  You good with this plan?"

Niphre hurried along to the gate and looked back over her shoulder as the buildings burned up in flames.

Moving along Stardancer spies a wagon with two horses harnessed to it.  If they remained they might be killed, or panic and hurt themselves or others, possibly dragging a flaming wagon through the city.  Using her sword she begins to release them from the harness, the wagon looked to be empty.  While doing this she calmly spoke to them in their language.  To most humans Aranto sounded more like nickers and whinnies.  "Cousins danger is here.  I will free you.  Cantor quickly out of the city.  Be calm and do not panic" She placed her body so when they would begin to move they would be ushered the right way to leave the city.
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Attempting to resist the rollers strength would be futile so Myranda was content to let him guide her from the courtyard. Once through the Sally Port Gate she sent some arrows into the guards on the parapet. Then moved along the street providing covering fire if and when needed.
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  Lina  lead  the  group out the   sally port, turning to the  west.. the path was  rather  rocky and Narrow..maybe   room for  two people  to  walk..

 should  from the walls   had  them screaming Fire, both in SAnd-tongue  and Common,.. The  walls   closest to teh Sewer Grate  were  burning the brightest  as  Pitch and Spirits began   to burst from    weaken Kegs

 Kree and Ivt  stood  inside  gate on either side..sending arrows    down the street, ion the general  direction of the two groups..if the sister's blessed them, some troops  woudl fall, if  nay?  at lest  they  made them wait , while the fires feasted  on the  dry  wood  and  straw

 NOW!!!... we cannot   wait Much longer!

In reply to Orlin lion soul (msg # 265):

Diana smiled at Orlin.

"No problem.  Let's do it!" She said.

She had headed for the sewers originally, but then recalled Kree said out the north gate, so she had doubled back.

She got on Orlin's back, and readied a flaming arrow.  When it was time, she fired it with all the precision she could muster.  She smiled as she watched it light into a huge ball of flames.

   Stardancer   came out.. Kree  gave her a look at wasting time on the horses.. a few arrows   were hitting the  wall around them..the smoke  was thing  and the  Flams  were catching teh wooden Balconies

 screams  from inside the Buildings   , Harsh  shouts  from surprised  Men.

  INda  stopped  and refused to lead the group any more until Kree    came Back to the Head.

 Ivy  Pulled the   Wooden door   shut   then   Slammed the   Iron  Gate  as  well   Breaking  an arrow  into the lock ..

 Once  that  was  done, Kree moved  Up  to the Front.. and Inda pointed down...

  The ships  was Massive.. easy as big as  an Ironmound, Man-of-war... Kree pointed to the ship  for    Orlin and  Diana  to  drop the  Keg and fire the   arrows..  Kree got   both His Flasks of Oil from His    Pack, he    lit the   flashs  and   threw them at teh   reefed  sails  that were onlu  about  20  yards from them.. Flames  started to   grow on the sheets  and the tarred   ropes..

 shouts  came  from the deck soe 100 feet below them....what ever  flammables you have,  tos towards the flames... we  might not  destroy it..but  we weill damn well cripple it..

Stardancer sheathed her sword and reached for her bow and readied an arrow to fire quickly.  Then retrieved one of her flasks that held oil.  She loosened the stopper, but did not completely open it.  With her strength the throw would go far to reach that ship and high.  She aimed for the higher part of the mast and rearing up hurled it so.  Before her hooves would strike earth again she brought up her bow and arrow and aimed at the flask, to pin it leaking to the main mast.  There leaking oil would catch aflame and climb quickly.  She then notched another arrow for the ready.

Khorvar watches as the men scurry towards the first and tries to pick off one or two of them with his hand crossbow, if they try putting the fires out.

Justin ushered Myranda away from the Sally Gate. Moving to where Kree and Inda were. He glanced down at the Merchant Raiding Galley woneting if ut had slaves aboard or was crewed solely by brigands.

  Kree looks up at the  wall, some   40 feet above them,..Hug  the  wall   and Move fast towards the  docks... If will not be long, before they understand thier prize  vessel is afire...

  He  watches  the   Blazing  sails  and some of the  spots on the Deck,  Ratlines  and rigging   were catching fire   some parted  and  fell tom the  deck...people from below  decks  were coming up to   Try and  Fight  the  Blaze.  to of them, have  way up the MAin Mast  , portside , ratlines  screamed  as the  Burning ropes parted  and the fell to be  mashed against the  deck planking.

 Orlin's  Keg  Burned  on the Bow, the spread of the Pitch  made it hard  for the  crew  to  try and get went canvas  on it...

 Kree waved   every on  on, as  they hear  shouts  from inside the City, and screams of pain and terror as  Merchant lords  and thier FAmlies  were roused  by alarm Bells  , or.. but the   flames that were invading thier  Homes.

  Ivy smiled,..you ever..NOT..think of burning things?

 ..not  since our  Village  was  burned those many years  ago... Come..everyone ..move...

    "What say we double back and drop a keg or two in some rich court yards"

"What if they catch us?" Niphre asked him.

  ..They are Sand Folk... if they catch you, you wpould be better  served  to   jump in the river and  let the serpants take you..but..they have  Fieres to fight  right  now.. if we get hit, it will be from the front...Go now...

Diana notched several arrows and fired them at the burning ship.  She aimed for stragglers and crew members fighting the fires.

Lucy saw what Diana was doing and nodded.

She also fired fire arrows at the crew trying to fight the fires.  They had a choice: Take over and let the ship burn, or fight the fires and get hit by arrows.

  Kree   Wated   the  top  third of the MAintmast begin to Buckle  as the   flames  overed it the   tarred  rops   at  separated    as the  fire  weakened  them  and the sheets unfurled , catching  fire   and  casuing the   shift in the   wait  to bend, the  snap the   Burnnign   mast.. it fell  and  crashed amidships, starting more  fires, and  Killign or  trapping   some hands wh were    tring to  Put out  deck fires  Fires  hand  Climbed the  rigging and the r atlines  of the foremast.. The Mizzen mast   had already had its  sheets  aflame  from  dropped  oil flasks...then..the  tell tale  sign of  dark Black smoke rising from the deck...more  ..Tards     were  weakening  Under the  flames

 The  crew  couldn't get to the Capstan, to haul the  anchors  one knot of   crew  were on  the  starbaord  side  trying to  hack away at the anchor  ropes, maybe..hoping to    pull or warp the ship out of  its  berthing  the  fires  on  the Deck began to Blossom  as   Buckets of pitch used  for thier  Ballista  missiles  caught  fire..

 more then one  crewman  Jumped  screaming into the water, while  on fire.

 Kree Nodded,..The Arrows  have had thier Day..MOVE!

Justin moves away from the scene
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   Orlin banks back and swoops down to pick up another barrel as an arrow shisses by.  Then another bitting deeply into his shoulder.  He roars, a thunderous wild sound.  Before he can fly clear six more sink into him.  "These bastards are good!  Alright where is the richest house in the upper city?"

Stardancer put up her bow and drew heer sword.  Using her size to advantage she bulled a path for others to follow in her wake to safety.  Slowed only if attacked for her to dispatch them.

Orlin chooses the most arrogant decorative house he can from height [out of bow shot.] and dive bombs it with his barrel before winging off swiftly to avoid getting shot

  some  braver  foes  try to  hit   Orlin as he  drops the  Kep, but , being on the ground, they do not have much of a chance..

  Fires  were raging  in the  merchant Quarter.. screams of trapped  people in the houses.. animals  crying out and shouts  for help...

 the gates to the 'poor' section of the city were opened , with armed guards   trying to rouse  people to help...the  mainline Merchants, just refused to answer the door.. some  called out,"..Tell them ta  use the gold they  took off my dinner  table, to fight the fire!"

  The normal troops that  guarded the  main part of the City were being   called to  help  fight the Fires..

 at The Far end  of the Town, the CAmel renter sat in his  tent.. watching the   orange-red  light begin to grow  and the  thick smoke  gather..The  Puffed on his  water  pipe and Noted the fires  were far  from his   area of the city...he also noted the thick column of  smoke  rising from, behind the North west wall... and smiled.

 The Main city troops  were tougher..well seasoned, while the  Merchant quarter  troops  had..'bought  thier  way in"..nice  fancy unifroms.. Clamsport steel weapons... The   troops of the MAin  part of the city, didn't like them..but they came to  try to Help  put out the fires..

  Wails   of  women who had  people  trapped in the  building meant to keep 'riff raff out' had  come death chambers for those   trapped, well away from  the streets, with only  small  windows.. some of the 'more  Daring" Merchant had   some balconys  that over looked the  River.. as they went there, and Opened the  windows, the backdraft  sent  more  life to the Flames...form thier perches  . they could see the ship burning , the  Thick  smoke  spreading out... ships at the Docks   hand  Pulled  away, incase the fire  would reach teh Docks..but none knew, that the fire  was started in the Merchant's  Quarter..and the  think adobe   and masonry walls  would portect the 'poor  section of  town, even as it held the ehat  and  flame in the Merchant's

…………………………………………………

  All the  while the Arrows made thier  way swiftly   and  quietly   down the   path.. the Ships  were  in sight... Brie  waiting on the   Docks

Reaching the Dock Myranda scanned the area, looking for sight of the Crimsons who were arranging for them to ship out. Spotting Brie, Myranda headed in her direction giving her a half smile.

  Brie stood on the Docks,..when a crimsonArrowFlys  for right... cleansign Fires  fill the night.."..Heard that  at an Inn one time...

 ..Two of the ship  split up.. one is heading Up  river  pretending ti escape the blaze.. but will block  any  river   traffic trying to chase  us... the other, more or less doing the same   thing   down river an d will lead us to the   Grassland Elves  docks

 The  Dwarf's ship will pick us up at the Middle dock, under the pretense of saving us  from the fire....Make your  way to the Jolly Boats

Niphre headed to the dock, where they were called to board the ship, and she quickly scrambled aboard.

 The  Jolly Boat had  a Dwarf  and three  humans  at the oars, a   boradshoulder Northwoman was at the   rudder.

 ..Get yourselves in!...

Niphre  was on in the  boat, a  second  boat was  pulling hard  and fast towards the Docks... the river  was  showing signs of the Serpents ..maybe  agitated  as they saw the Flames ..knowing   that  that mean possible  food...

 By now   a Bell wa s  ringing  and the MAin Gates were closing as if they thought there was  an attack.. Ivy   ran with Inda to  move the  group  Along.. Kree  held  rear  Guard and  took  his tie   to send  a Shaft  Upwards  into teh Should  of  a  MAn looking out  at the  burning vessel.

  The elf  ws not happy... they did nothing for the  Beggars guild... troops  would be moving  into teh sewers, sicne that is  where they would  have been seen coming from.... The fire was a bigger  success..., but there was a damnably good  chance,  they didn't kill anyone of   importance...maybe  , if they could have moved deeper...

 he shrugged...the only real prize of the night was the Burning ship.., known as the terror on the LAther River.. She wouldn't harm  anyone else   for a long time...if  ..ever..

Khorvar takes a few shots as he runs along with the others more to keep their heads down than anything else. He races towards the boat and waited for the others to get in. He keep an eye out for anyone who offered them harm.

"Oi, 'urrry yer arses up. Dey be leavin an a second boat be almost 'ere. Ya be 'noin, dey be pissed, an be gonna try an get one a us fer dis, so be 'urryin up." He yell to them as he kept watch at the dock.

She moved with them towards the jolly boats.  "I think this might be a bit more difficult for me" As tall and heavy as she was, she thought she might tip the craft over.  If needed to she might be able to swim for it.  This ..was going to be awkward.

Khorvar looked at the horse lady.

"Oi, ya aint goin in da water. Da snakes be hungry an dey be on ya in seconds. Ya get into da second boat. We be gettin al in da first. I be stayin here an goin on da boat wit ye. Da rest a ye get on da first boat."

as they got near the docks.  Kree and  Ivy  stopped at the ehd of the  wharf  and   waved  Brie off..

 go, we shall wait  until  the 2nd boat is  ready... we may be Lukcy enough, that they don't  think to look out this  way for threats...

 to the North east, the Sun was lightening the Sky.

  ..you do not seem  happy, Cousin?

 we did not  do anyhting for the beggar's  Guild....we did strike back at  the Merchant Lords... and..Ironmound's navy wil feel  better  , with out that Ship on the waters...so? I would say  we brioke even.

"Let's see if it works" she said going with that suggestion.  Last thing she wanted was to become something elses meal.

Khorvar looked at the two and the horse Lady.

"Oi, ya both aint goin. One a ya or both get in da first boat wit da uders. Da ya tink dat second boat can hold all four us?"

  Myra, Justin,  were first to the boats, Brie made   Lnda  get in, and we will assue  Di, Lucy and Luthien ..Niphere   are in the first Boat as well.

  the second Boat is  coming..we  have Orlin in the air...Khorvar, Starlight. Kree   Ivyian  and Brie

 Screams   and  cries  as well as  Shouts of Orders  and  alarm Bells..  come from  with in the  city. The  Merchant Lords , are finding, that they cannot  pay the fire, not tom Burn

  to the   west of the walls, the Mizzen Mast   grans  forward and Vanishes  behind the    hills, that portect the prized Vessel.

 .. we must get Starlight  aboard.. or  at least  next to the ship ….Hurry...

Khorvar looked around for some rope.
"Oi, if ya got a rope 'ave 'er tie it on ta 'erself. I be gettin in da boat an help 'er get in. Ifn it aint workin we can pull 'er in or keep her from fallin. Let's go."

Khorvar jumped quickly in the boat and got ready. He was more worried about her breaking thur the boat, but he was not going to say anything.

  Ivy  watched  the waters... the serpents  are waiting...to fall in the water is to fall to your death...

  Kree watched the  walls  there  were no guards   or watchers   on this end of Town. The  Dwarf and his  friends , puling their ships  out of the  docks , would be  a normal activity.

Wrapped in the shadows Myranda kept watch of the surrounding area, alert for signs of threat. Slowly the team clambered aboard the longboats that would carry them to the Ship. Maintaining her overwatch until the other Arrows had climbed aboard the last longboat, befor rushing from the Shadows to join them aboard.
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Into the second boat.  Stardancer carefully maneuvered so as not to tip the boat.  quickly she laid down to distribute her weight.  "Is there an extra pole or oar?"

Khorvar waited for her to get in and then pulled bow of his hand axes. "I aint be sure but ifn any a da snakies want a try at us. I be ready fer 'em."

Niphre watched as Stardancer and Khorvar got in the second boat, along with a few others, and Myranda followed.

  when the reached   the    ship... The Dwarf CAptain called  down.what the Bloody   'ells is that? ye can't be thinking  we're liftin' that on me Deck!

 ..That's  and Arrow.. Captain.. if our own ship was here.. we would have used it..but  we cannot have her Bobbing around  in a  boat while the serpents  are  excited..... I think there  is a feeding fest goign on where the ship is on fire...

 ..what ship?

 the last boat was  getting closer...the  3 masted.. 3  decked one?..  it was burning pretty good saw  some  folks  Jump into the   water while it was on fire.. they might be able to  rebuild  from what's left below the water line.. but its goign to take  years.

 ..by all the Gods.. the  River Demon!  its Gone?  when ye all get board, we gonna have a party as we  take ya Home...I'll tell ya  some tales  of the River Demon!

 he pointed to his   second,..signal they other  captains. tell them we're  'avin ' a party  an'  ta bring some  food or  drink..

In reply to getting aboard (msg # 304):

After assisting the others to board the Ship,  Justin clambered onto the Merchantman. Hearing the Captains invitation Justin offered a prayer of thanks to Eta.
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  Gord  Bronze  Fist  Nodded,..well then Holy fella.. if  ye  can  do that?  it  would be much  apprecaited.. that  Vessel has been the Death of  many a merchant man... and the  Ironmond  Navt couldn't touch her  , unless  they caught her in the act..which they never did!.. Them  Merchant Lord Folks  are Going to be  scrambling to try and  do business, honsest like..

 Thought it may have   been Undignified , Stardancer was lifted  up  witht eh  CArgo   pulleys  and   slings.

 One of the crew  yelled,..don't  you worry  none , Horse LAdy?.. we only dropped  on Cow  doin' this the whole  month i have been a crew member..

Justin gives the Captain a broad smile Praise Eta for her bounty.
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"I am not worried.  If this is the only way for me to board the ship then this is what is" she said calmly as she held a bit of the netting to help steady herself.  She also knew that going below decks was going to be a problem.  She would talk with Kree and the captain about an area to rest if this trip would be too long.
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Khorvar waited in the boat hoping she did not slip. He would not be much help if she did, but he kept his eyes on the dock his hand crossbow ready.

Myranda found the process of transferring Stardancer from.the longboat to ths ship, a combinstion of humbling and intriguing. She offered what moral, physical and verbal support she could in the circmstances.
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  Orling in the old one's form land s on deck a little clumsely "I'll help with the lifting."  he says in a rumbling voice. "Especially if someone can get some of these arrows out of my hide."

Noting the crew were well practiced at the procedure, Justin was certain they were more than capable of transferring Stardancer to the Ship, however if they have no objection Justin offers to help with the process.
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Lucy goes over to help Orlin.  She begins to slowly, being as gentle as possible, remove arrows from his hide.

Diana also volunteers to help hoist Stardancer onto the ship.

Thinking about it Stardancer could help the as well.  They about had her above the railing to swing her over.  She pulled her own rope out and as she moved a large strand of her hair fell across her face and eyes. Needing to see she moved her hair with the hand that had the rope as she still grasped the netting with the other .  Passing the rope through the open netting she fiddles with it a moment, after poking both arms through of course and she twirls it like a lasso.  Finally letting the end be tossed to the mainsail mast.  It catches solid and she tugged with her strength and easily pulled herself from over water to over the deck. The arm moved quickly as well and now she could be lowered to the deck. Puling it back through the netting to herself she whispered to herself

  After Tense  Moments   Stardancer  id brought on Deck.

  BronzeFist Nods  at  His Crew,Well then.. that worked  Out  Right... Now , when we get ta where ya wanna go, well Juts Have her  Go down the Gang way , we use for loadin' Barrels and such..

 Kree    leaned on the railings  after  climbing up,..why  was not, that used  now?

 well? Laddie? we dunna have a place to put the other end of the Plank , now do we? he stood there  with his fist on his hips , smiling.

 ..Kree pointed to the starboard side of the  ship where the 'gates' were for the  gangway ,could not, have  we,  rowed around the   ship  and you would have had to Lift her  some 10 feet less in the air?

 The smiled Dropped and the Dwarf  looked at the Gates, Then   Back as he rubbed his thick  braided beard,..Aye.. that we could have... Have Ta remember that next time..ahh, well.. all is good   she is On board.. tie fer us to  clear the  Deck for a Party

 The ship was  moving well  upstream towards the Black Timber ..On the  wind, there was the smell of Burning Horse flesh  and Cattle, as the  fires   reached the  stables if the Merchant Quarter...screams, though  faint,, could be heard from  those who had been surprised , to trapped by the  flames..

  the  growing  light  to the Northeast, did little to hide the    Bright lights of the western part of the City,, and  light up the  cleft  between the hills where the  River Demon once rested.

 Kree stood at the stern railing  and watched.. Ivy  came up and grinned as he rested a   foot on the railing and used it to support his  elbow, that supported the hand...that supported his chin.

 The Dwarven Captain  came up to them,,,that's a Mighty big  fire...The  rest of the city..iffin they'er  smart  will mark sure to watch for sparks and such.. but those  Big walls the Merchant Lord   had to separate   the poor  folk..might  have  done them in..

 Kree Nodded   with a half smile, If that fire  HAppened  at the Palace in Ironmound.. every  citizen  would  be runnign to put it out... there may be soe grumbling about   Emperor  Lod? But he makes sure  his ...'normal folks' are taken care of...If that fire happened in  Razorhawk Village,,,  there would  even be sone animals that  tried to help... because they know what  we stand  for...There.. Teh Merchant Lords  treated the poor and working folks like slaves, while  they dinned on the finest.. I don't think there  will be many folks  from the  rest of teh town, in a hurry to put out the flames.

In reply to Stardancer (msg # 315):

Niphre watched as Stardancer threw a rope and it caught on the mast, and she was pulled up to the deck.

   [ouch]  Thank you

When the pallet landed on the deck Stardancer began to extricate herself from the netting put there for her safety and then gathered her rope.  Finally she managed to safely get her footing on the deck.  "I thank you all for helping come aboard" She moved carefully until she made sure her footings were safe.  "Shall we tend to our wounded as we sail?"

Khorvar watched all of this from below her on the row boat. He was a bit more interested than he should of been, but tried to not stare too much. He gave a whistle once she made it on the ship and then scurried up as well.

Khorvar smiled a toothy smile nodding. "Dat be one interestin adventure. What ya got planned fer us next? How much trouble did ya cause em?"

  Kree  waved  Khorvar to teh Stern where he  Ivy and   The CAptain stood.

  well..  as your  frist  go round with  us.. I have to  tell you.. I didn't  get to do want i wanted to do. I wanted to get rid  of the Adults in teh Beggars  guild that were loyal to the  Merchant Lords... we  did not  do that... But.. we stark a Blow   against the Merchant Lords..and Mok  , itself. The fire    is, killing and maiming alot of people... and, because  of the  walls they use... they  are now in an oven... with little or no chance of the poor  folks  bothering to aid them... the cost in lives  and  Coin will be great...but..as with all vermin.. some will survive...we  may have  inadvertently , started  a  war..if they  can prove  were  we came  from.

 ..our host here, says the ship we  destroyed..  has  ravaged the  River  for years... that means, Mok  won't be able to force trade.

  He  shouldered  his bow  as he said,..the sad  turn of  events, is , if they have someone smart enough to  check the grating  we entered by, they will go into the  sewers  and   question the  Beggars.. if some one saw  us.. they will be gin to try to figure out who we  were... if they do not believe the beggars guild,  there were  be   a lot  of dead beggars...

 Ivy  shrugged..you can make a pie, unless you roll out the dough.... if they are foolish enough to  slaughter baggers. Mok may be  in Civil war.. if that happens.. no one  will  have to worry much about Mok for a long time

Khorvar listened to them nodding from time to time. "Aint gonna bet on em goin at da beggars guild. Dey be a bit pissed at da moment an smash a few a dere 'eads, but da beggars guild out numbers em an dey be dirty fighters. Wish I be warned fer 'and bout da beggars guild. I could a made it look like dey were in on dis 'ole ding. Da fires alone be a big cut fer em as well. So we be winnin some in all dis, so ya dealt em a good open shot."

Khorvar gave a nod and toothy smile. "Now I be sayin it be time fer ale an food!"

  Kree  smiled  a bit,..we  are  fuild, we  Arrows... we might have a Jounry in mind,but are not afraid to step  off the path, if it means  striking at the right Foes..

 The  Captain   git his  crew to Finish  up   the  plank board  tables  and  waited   for Justin  to take over.

    the   boats  from the other   two  ships were on thier  way over.

  Kree Approached    Justin and   said   quietly,.. you know, those other  two ships  have   crew folks  who are wiling to aid us?.. would  we  be able  to  send them food as well, sicne thier Captains  will be hear enjoying themselves?

In reply to boat (msg # 321):

Niphre heard the comment about Mok possibly being involved in civil war, and smiled to herself. That will keep them from being involved in another city's business. She thought.
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In reply to boat (msg # 323):

Before starting the process of seeking Eta's blessing Justin gives Kree an agreeing nod.

In reply to Orlin lion soul (msg # 318):

Lucy gives him a nod when the last arrow is removed from his hide.

"No problem.  Besides, I owed you one.  You rescued my butt back in the caves." She says with a wide grin.

In reply to Lucy (msg # 326):

    “I kinda had to.”  He reaches up to the gem on his head and seems to remove it...but suddenly his hand is holding a staff and it’s Orlin standing there in breeches and a torn undertunic... “I couldn’t let our kitten get hurt.  She’s to valuable to the team.”  He goes down on one knee.  “Still, thanx again,  those would probably have torn me to  shreds if I had turned back before they were removed .”

Justin arrange's with Myranda of the Glen to assist the process; he then gives thanks to Eta for her bounty. Stepping away from the long table, which is ladened with a banquet, he waits for any of the Captains to make any comments or announcements before the meal is commenced.

  as the  tables   we  set, and Justin    provided the  Food... Myra  had    Jolly boats   take    feasts  to   the other  two  ships.

 People  ate  and  Drank, the   crew  used  squeeze boxes  and   pipes  and   fiddles to provide  entertainment

  Talk centered  around Mok and  what might  happen  with this   attack.

  Kree  made  it certain, that  he was no politician, but..  Mok  could   declare a war, if they were   willing  enough... That would change the   river traffic  on the LAther  river..  as , both side s would be  attacking trade  and warships  to the North  and one the Sea, while  anyone comign past Ironmound would have to  deal with  small baors   swarming them and  Fire  arrows  buring them to the water Line .

  ..if you  find  our ship, that we  took from teh slavers?.. You could add that  to yur little flotilla here  and   either  Serve  the  Empire?..or  get a letter  of marque from them.. Patrols to stop  Cat Folk and Sand folk   coming  across of Rats  and  such. woudl be needed as well..If Mok does declare  War.. it would  take , less then a Month, for Ironmou7nd  regulars   to   march to teh river... and invade... so? I  don't know how much in a hurry they would be to do that...

Seated close to the Captains, Justin listened intently to the conversation. He thought it would be foolish for Mok to declare war over its internal shortcommings, specifically the monolopy these merchants have on the Cities trade.

Stardancer enjoyed sitting quietly, listening to all.  The music she found entertaining.  Periodically she would look to see if another ship gave chase or not.

In reply to Stardancer (msg # 331):

Myranda chats with the crew and any Arrow who is available.

  while  they eat and Listen to music.. sounds  drift down from the other  two ships  who, Likewise, and   feasting on the  food , provided by the gods.

  ..well,  Quickshadow? where   do ye wanted  be  dropped off?  at the  Plains Elves  dock?..or    By the   landing near the tip of yer  forest.

  ..we have been  traveling  for a bit...  Taje us to the Landing... we needs,  take car of these slaves, then we will be  goign back to   Trace, to end this chapter  in Arrow history...

Khorvar walked up to Kree a mug in his hand and a huge grin on his face. "I be wonderin sometin, ifn it be me. I be tinkin dat goin at em again twould be da last ting dhey be tinkin we be doin. It just be me say dat."

Khorvar took a swig of his mug waiting to see what Kree thought.

  Kree  smiled  at the Dwarf.. the   Dwarf Captain  laughed  as  well.

  well?.. There was  to be not attack at all?... we were suppsoed to  find the Lost Arrows  and  then return, But the turn of  avents  that had me seek to chance the power structure in the beggar's  guild. It appears , it was  a good  thing those   giards  were killed, No one  can say it was arrows...and out  entry into  the  Merchant Lord's  quarter, was made from the sewers..

  Kree shrugged,..we shall let them sort out  what happened..while   we  finish our  mission.

  The  feasting continued   as the sun camp up... The CAptains  thanked  Bronzefist  and   The Arrows  for the feast  and went back to check on thier ships.

   Kree sat on a coil of rope  as  he told his Unit,..some of you are new, so let me tell you this  now?  When  we get to the Black Timber... we  willenter  when apprached  by a Warden.... when we enter, the warden will travel with us for a space..., then?  because Ivy and I are here.. we will be left on our  own.. we stay on the  rad... and do not harm any trees..... we wil not need to kill any animals, as there will be a w3elcome home fest in the Vilage....and...

 he cast a  disapproving   glace  to Ivy,..My Father  and the other  Elders   will be there to hear the report.. after that, we  start off on the  journey back, to the  Trace Wood, and see if  we might end this traitor's plans.

 .... we may encounter , Forest Runners.. you may kill them, if you must...

 Kree nodded,..Forest Runners  are   very large Lizards or sorts... they  eat plants.... some  eat animals.. some  eat each other....the plant eaters  will attack  if threatened ..the other  will attack us  for food.. They come in many odd shapes and sizes..some say there  are  those that can Fly, and  live in the mountains? it may be true..i have never seen one..

Justin sits near Kree offering an occasional nod of acknowledgement and support of the brief and guidance the Captain provides the recently joined Crimson Arrows.

Khorvar listened to this with interest. "Ya be sayin dey be many sizes. 'ow big we talkin? An dey fly?"

 I never saw a flyer, Unless soem of the  flying creatures  we  see when were. traveling  at Forest  Runners and Not  Dragons  or Wyverns...  there are  some  larger  2 legged beasties  that can move  fast, have big Jaws, we had to Kill one  when we started this   trip a while back..there  are some  tiny ones... ..then  a lot  of  4 legged ones,,some have  armor  -like  hide..they are Mostly  the plant eaters

 ..I have seen  Hunter s walk through a group of them..and nothing happens.. but  we have also  found bodies  broken and trampled

Stardancer listened to the stories of these 'Forest Runners'.  "So this 'Warden' will like a guide and protector of sorts?" she asked as she gave a flick of her tail

  Kree  turned to start dancer  as he   dfrank  from another goblet of wine...Wardens are the Highest posting   a person from the BAlck Timber  may reach... you devote  you life to protecticng the   Trees and all inside it.. The Druids are to the Forest what the Clerics are to the outside..... WQardens  are Like the Forests Holy warriors.. The forst  aids them..very...very few can see a Warden, if they do not  want you to...but they are there .... You will see?  As  they seem to step from the trees  themselevs....

 ..the stories  have said, that killing a Black Timber Warden, with proff  that  you did?.. will get you fame in Hargen...Coin and Slaver circles,..and a price on your head  from the Timber... It is hard to be a Warden...but  it is most fulfilling

 Ivy Grins,..then yuou have  those who turn  down  WArdenship, to be a Crimson Arrow...  he looks at the others  and   points to Kree.

  The is a snort from Kree,Aye....but i was not worthy of Wardenship.... and i am Damnably good  at killing  slavers, and HArgen scouts...I serve the realms  better as  an Arrow.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 336):

Forest Runners. Ah, yes, Niphre had read of those in the library back at the castle.

 The First Mate  Came over the  Group... we should  reach the  place  most of the   Raiders and CAtfolk use  as a  ford,   at Low sun?  Say>  7 or  8 hours?.. It should Give   you an hour or so to reach The Timber  before  Dark

 Kree Nodded,..thank you.. it will be   good to see home again

 Ivy  Grinned,..it  will be  good  to join in the welcome feast  again!

 Kree Looked a Niphre,..you ever  enter the Deep forest?

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 343):

Justin asked the First mate if the Captain had some time for a brief meeting, about the possibility of holding a service aboard the ship and providing Medical aid /councelling for the crew?

  Bronzefist nods,we   ain't   in any bad water.. Just  dunna keep 'em too Long, so's  we   don't  run inta a sand bar or sumpthin'

   7 of the Crew  went forward, The Captain   chased them to the bow, so he  could handle the Helm in peace.

  a pair of them  were Injured.. falls from the  crosstrees  durnign   some   tigh  moving when they left the Docks

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 343):

Niphre shook her head."No, I never have. I did read about it back home, though."

  ..  as the  sun goes  down.. the   forest  gets   black as pitch... until the sister  Moons   race  across the sky..then we   get pale  , silvery light,, cutting through teh  dew  holes  where trees   forgot to cover..... you'll see   clearings in the distance... looking like   people  have lit it   for a feast.... but never go there.. as predators   wait for those  who do.

 ...The  day brings  the browns , greens  yellow  and black together... and the animals rule the  trees.....it  can seem  oppressive, as it  may seem comforting..it  depends on  how you view  the trees themselves...

 ..if the sisters   smile on you, you may see   Razorhawks.. Our  Clan totem.... small birds .. abouth the  size of a  clsoed  elven fist.. sharp  Bone  cresses  on thier  heads  they use to attack thier  prey and gouge upr  fresh to take back to thier colony.... sometimes.. a Hawk  will pick a person, and Bond  with them... they will stay until death of  one or the  other.... when  in the wild, they attack if  flocks ..numbing  in the scores.... but  when bonded?..they  portect   thier companion.  Ivy smiles  a bit sadly.

In reply to River (msg # 345):

Justin provided what healing he could to the Injured sailors; during which time Justin shared his testimony with them; about the blessings and guidance of Eta.

  they sat on the Deck, watched the healing..of  course they have heard, and seen  clerics  heal.. they   used to have  one  , before she was killed  by raiders.But  she  was a cleaic  of Mina.

  One of the   crewman raised his hand,..so's... if  all  these folks   pray to Eta?.. how does  she figger  ta  see who gets her  Blessin'?

 ..yer  folks got out of there  pretty quick..and lots of the Mok folks  are dead, or wish they were?....what made her not help them?

Myranda helped the Roller with the Healing. Hearing the sailors question she considered the question then responded before Justin had an opportunity.

There be many things to consider in this situation.
Such as how deserving of assistance each of those in Mok were; would it be fitting to save one who has evil coursing through them;
Who if any their Patron Deity was;
If The Sisters blessings were in answer to those who sought their assistance; if so who specifically was asking.

For example I suspect some of the Slaves held by the Merchant Lords sought vengeance or justice against those who persecute them.
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From where she relaxed Stardancers eyes moved to Myranda "It would not be unheard of for a slave or servant to take revenge.  Especially if the master or Mistress was of a cruel nature."

In reply to Stardancer (msg # 351):

Myranda nodded giving Stardancer a broad smile, of appreciation for her verbal support. Indeed Mistress Stardancer, and with the Sisters aid; any outcome would be both swift and certain.
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 a woman crewman, they saw her   in  the topsails  a lot,  as a look out, asked,.. how do the Sisters  chose ?..  They   have   both sides of Luck?... its not  Like   the Gods of  the lands who have  an aspect , unto themsleves ?

 ..does not luck, effect everyone..everything?... a Mouse  escaping  at Cat... an arrow  hitting a chain lick instead of your chest... a stumble  from an enemy that lets your   blade take them?...are they not....whimsical ..in how they choose  to   aid..or hamper?

In reply to river (msg # 353):


Those are all interesting concepts, Mistress. In the hope of addressing your questions The Sisters have a their own Goals. These are guided via different processes or conditions such as subtle application or direct intervention.

For example Several of the Arrows are followers of the Sisters, or in some instances one of the Sisters. We are more likely to be used as vessels for their Will.

Suggesting that .. luck, effects everyone .. everything?... isn't quite accurate your comments such as a Mouse escaping a Cat... an arrow hitting a chain lick instead of your chest... a stumble from an enemy that lets your blade take them?

Neglect to factor other Divine Goals such as those of Harg, Mina, Nin, Tra, Trall to name a few. Each have their own influence in the outcomes of life

These are not whimsical... Rather the means by which the Divine choose to aid... or hamper? is only revealed to those they deem worthy. 

After listening she spoke quietly, not whispering, just in a soft spoken voice "Gods have thier own agendas.  For good or ill.  Occassionally I have found they interact with us if it is in thir interest to do so.  Near my home land was a temple of a roaming tribe of humans.  It was guarded by many gates.  the first was 6 statues of 6 diferent gods.  We had to make an offering to pass.  Those who failed to give a proper tribute recieved a horrible fate, if accepted a prize or boon.  Many offered fire and fuel to Agni, the bringer of fire.  Water to Waruna of the ocean and seas.  Even slaves were to give a tribute.  Many gave to Ilmater, the broken god of a single drop of blood.  I gave to Jizana the very shirt I made and wore.  She values good fortune through hard work.  My mastered offered gold."  she stopped for a moment "For most nothing happened.  When Jizana saw the work I was putting into the shirt she mad it magical for me alone.  A voice of kindness spoke in my mind saying my work was masterful.  When My master offered gold it was not accepted.  A booming voice had said his heart had hardened and he knew no trrue meaning to give.  They turned him into a spider, condemned to live in a thorny berry bush for a year and a day.  It also freed another who was given the shape of a magpie bird.  upon his freedom we became friends until foul magics struck him down" She toyed with the braid in her hair that held several black feathers as if to convey meaning.

  Kree  Give  Niphre  a pat on the shoulder,..YTouo will either Like the  Forest, or you will not, and the forst will not  care...but.. the forst can be as  kind, as it is ..unforgiving.. But?.. I know you wil like the food and the Music..

 as he walks  back to the  Stern to  talk with the CAptain,..here is  something to  debate..or, think on..if youe  follow the god  of Hunter, or assasins  to thieves?.. yhouhopes  ar eput in your skill..as opposed  to  your  target...and.. what god   watchs over them... But.. would not  it be a nice thing.. to have your  skills, and  yet have ....both.. Sisters  on your side?

 Pointing  back towards the Glowing Mormning sky  and the  pillar for smoke...was it good luck that we  took the sewers  to the  Merchant Lords  Quarter... or  BAd luck... and?  who suffered  from the bad  luck?.....w e were fo9rce  to escape out teh sally port..and Lo!.. the FAt  warship, helpless in it bed...

 I am not a Holy warrior..nor  would i wish to be.But..i will not  make excuses  for the Sisters.. I pray  for their  Aid.. and   i look at the results...I will not bend the result, to match my prayers...if  I need to  do that..perhaps?.. I  follow  the wrong  gods?...But thus far, even in the   worst  cases.. i have  found the aid  there...

..These  two?  and Mayhaps, Good Luthien could answer  more..

Luthien had been quiet...perhaps deep in prayer...but he has roused, and takes stock of the situation.