From gemini@deathstar.org Mon Oct 16 20:14 CDT 1995 Return-Path: Received: from maniac.deathstar.org by runner.utsa.edu (5.0/SMI-SVR4) id AA11452; Mon, 16 Oct 1995 20:14:44 -0500 Received: (from gemini@localhost) by maniac.deathstar.org (8.6.12/MANIAC) id VAA20268; Mon, 16 Oct 1995 21:09:32 -0400 Date: Mon, 16 Oct 1995 21:09:32 -0400 (EDT) From: Phaedra Whitlock To: Dave Womack Cc: Phaedra Whitlock Subject: [NG] Compendium, Chapter III Message-Id: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: QUOTED-PRINTABLE Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Content-Length: 13820 Status: RO [Admin from Phaedra Whitlock: this compendium was put together by Von Sleigher who plays in this thread] The suddenness of the creatures attack on the inn and the patrons response had suprised S'ral.All he had time to do was draw one of his daggers and do the best to help get those unable to defend themselves out of the way. * _Why_ do they always attack when im in a town..if just once they could wait till im in the forest it'd be a different story,but i spose thats why i had= to learn to use these dagges * In a short time most all of the attackers had been defeated or had fled * That was quick..whoever sent that dragon must be awful angry * Looking round he was suprised at how little destruction had been caused ,turning to Fleige he spoke " Seems that by staying here we only endanger those who had no part in the attack against the dragon,perhaps we should leave here rather than place them in danger..." Turning to the other patrons of the inn he spoke up " It seems that someone is after some of us here for some reason,perhaps if those of us they are after left as soon as possible it would be a good idea,so that we do not place our good innkeep or his inn in further danger.If any of you would care to talk about this feel free to join me and my companions" he said gesturing to the table he was at. Speaking once more to Fleige "It would seem that whoever is after us must be stopped or they may well continue to send people to kill us till they succed,not a thought i relish " he grinned. " Perhaps if you agree,there may be pothers here who would accompany us to stop this mysterious opponent we have.." Betlazar was getting drinks at the bar when S'ral made his observation. After hearing S'ral logical ideas, Betlazar gave Wraith's drink to Andry and pulled up a chair. "S'ral, though we have only meet informally, I have watch you fight and feel you to be of good character. After the fight here in the Inn I do agree with you, that those of us who had a part in the slaying of the dragon, whether large or small, need to leave so others will not have to face further dangers." Turning to Fleige, >From Betlazar> "Fleige, I salute the way you fight in battle" (being a little modest Fleige nodded as if to say 'of course, I do fight well in battles') "I would be honored to join you and S'ral if you will let me." "Sounds good to me. We are probably going to need as many people as we can get for this trip. I'm perfectly fine with you joining us and I'm sure that S'ral won't mind. Probably should ask him first though." Fleige said as he saw S'ral getting the tankards of water. "There he is now." " Thank you,i have seen little of this world so far,but i am loathe to put those in danger who would be safe if we were to simply leave the area " grinning S'ral continued " Altough i _would_ like to be able to return here instead of being hounded by these creatures...Fleige believes that the creatures master lies to the north,perhaps if you know anything of the area= you could tell us of it,since i know next to nothing of Ifreann..." Pausing for= a second S'ral glances at the others in the inn, " I am unaware of the customs of this land but perhaps i could buy you a drink or some food ?? " Gesturing to the table he is at he continues " Do you know of any others who might wish to help us...?? " ***************************************************************************= ******* Betlazar as he walks towards Wraith, calls out to him, "Wraith can I get you a drink while I am at the Bar and come join you?" Wraith looked the man over, then decided he needed some information. "You may. I am drinking white wine, the Inn's best." Wraith hands him a gold piece. "That should cover it. Give the rest to Hugh. He will need a bit to fix up the Inn, despite everyone's help." Betlazar, hands Wraith his gold piece back. "The drink is on me. Anyone who watches my back with flying dagers deserves a drink." Betlazar walks up to the bar and orders the wine and a water for himself. On the way back to the table he gets destracted by S'ral's conversation with Fleige. Betlazar pulls up a chair and joins them. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++= +++++++ Betlazar pulls up a chair and sits down. "I am like yourselves I know very little of the northern lands. All I have ever heard of the lands north has come from rumors and tales. The merchants that trade with my clan told a stories of coliseums of death were warriors would fight to obtain greatness. I come from a land southeast of Montford know as the Wasteland. I thought I was in the northern lands but there must be cities further north. A tales that has been passed down in my clan is of a mountain whose name means Death. Anyone who climbs this= mountain is never heard from again. Some of my people have gone north and we never heard from them again. One of the barbarians call me a =91Nomad of the Wasteland=92 so they must of found that mountain.... or.... some thing worse." Betlazar thinks about some of the people who left the clan to go north. I must find out what happened to them he tells himself. Just then Betlazar hears his stomach make a funny noise. "S'ral, I would be grateful for dinner you offered , I haven't eaten since the fight and right now food sounds very good." S'ral, calls the barmaid over and gives her Betlazar's order. Then Betlazar continues, "As to others, I know only a couple that are at the Inn right now. I know nothing of their plans. If you like we could ask them?" Betlazar, turns toward the bar and points out the people he knows.(Andry, Wraith, Azuria)" After a couple of minutes the barmaid return with Betlazar's food. He pushes a silver piece to her. "Bring me some water when you return and the rest is a tip for all= your troubles." Betlazar begins eating hoping to be finished before something else happens at the Inn. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@= @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@= @@@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@= @@@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@= @@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Matzsu felt dizzy as he stepped from the portal. He hated to leave his companions so quickly after a battle with so many unanswered questions lingering about. ****Matzsu, You have come***** *****Yes Inanna I have come***** ******Matzsu I have called you for good reason. Now that you have used the portal to enter the nether dimension you are between worlds. Since you have not yet learned to enter the timeless zone....****** *****I have not been granted access to the timeless zone***** ****Access is granted when you have learned to gain access yourself. Since you are not in the timeless zone it will have been long when you return to your friends. The nether dimension is a strange place. It may be minutes or weeks. Set has made a major front against you already. He has allowed one= of the wizards on Ifreann much power. His name is.....***** *****Lord Thunder and he sent the dragon against me. When I destroyed it with the help of the others he sent those mercs after us.****** *****Your training and instincts serve you well. He was after a sword one of the adventurers has. Now that you have killed his dragon he will continue to annoy you until he is destroyed. He is not aware of Set. The Prince of Snakes simply enjoys the torture of others and knew you could not help but interfere.***** ******So he pitted the wizard against me and now the others are in danger. It is my duty as a dark cloak to see that they are not harmed and to impede set I must see that this favorite of his is removed.******* *****You understand so quickly.**** She stared at him with a loving smile that melted his heart and then, she was gone. Matzsu sliced another portal and headed back to the Red Dragons Inn in hopes of catching up with his companions soon. As he walked along he noticed that people were still talking about the fight at the Inn and took that as a sign that he had not been gone to long. As he walked back he wondered what they would think. He noticed stares as he walked along. With his mask removed in battle the spandex-like material that covered the rest of him in black and lay under his cloak extended only to his neck. He had a handsome clean shaven face with long black hair that came down to his shoulders and deep hazel eyes. His ears were lobeless and upswept like an elve's and= he exuded a sense of power and purpose. As he moved towards the Inn he ignored the giggles and flirtings of many of the town's women. His vision was fine to his suprise. He had worn the crimson goggles because his extraordinary sight was usually too sensitive not to. Apparently things were different on this world. He finally reached the Inn and as he stepped inside. He walked over to the bar and sat down to wait for his friends and perhaps order a drink. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@= @@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@= @@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@= @@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@= @@@@@@@@@@@@@ Andry takes the the glass of white wine from Betlazar and brings it over to Wraith, who is speaking to Dunbar(sp?). "Here is the drink from Betlazar. He had to stop off and speak to some others." Andry says as he points over to where Betlazar, S'ral and Fleige are sitting. "By the way, my name is Andry. I don't think I caught your names." To wraith: "I saw that you know something of the magicail arts. Do you know anything about portals or traveling between worlds. I seem to have misplaced mine. Even thou this world seems alot more intresting than Kellis Forge. And considering my Master will probablly keep me locked away til I'm gray, when I return, I'm not in that much of a hurry to get back." Wraith took the drink from Andry. "I am called Wraith. I am sorry, but I know very little of portals and teleportation. There are druids near my home who may know more, however. Whether or not you can persuade them to share the information is another matter. I would be interested in discussing magic with you, if you wish, but I have learned my spells from the druids. Nearly all of them are ritualistic, and take much study and a long time to cast." Wraith looked back to Dunbar. "I must speak with the others who fought the dragon before I can make any commitments. I must also speak with a... friend who is waiting outside of town." "Druids you say? At one time there were legends of such beings in my home world. They were the original Protectors of the Land and Keeper of the Seals. Thier magic may be intresting to learn about. My magic is similar, if you look at all the Magiks as a whole. I study the manipulations of the 5 elements; Earth, Air, Energy, Fire, Water. I am strongest in Earth and Air. Put I seem to have trouble directing my powers in this world. Sometimes the work right, sometimes they don't. I will have to study them more where I have some space and don't have to worry about bringing down the Inn on my head." "The title Protector of the Land is very fitting for the druids I know. That is why I was sent to learn from them. The Grove is located on the far side of Rosehaven, quite a distance from the town. However, it is located within the Wraithwoods, and that is a very dangerous area. I am sure the druids would be interested in any knowledge you would care to share with them." Wraith yawned, "If you will excuse me, the healing spell I cast earlier drained me. This area seems uncommonly low in nature energy. If you wish we can speak further in the morning." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++= +++++++++++++++++ Then Betlazar remembers Wraith. Quickly Betlazar walks over to Wraiths table. "I am sorry for the delay. S'ral was looking for informations about the cities and lands north of here, I told them what I knew from the stories I heard as a child. Do you know anything about the northern lands? If so S'ral and Fleige would be greatful for the information. Think about it. I am going back to talk with Fleige about the trip north. Come join us us if you don't have other plans. We could use your help." With that Betlazar gets up and walks back to join Fleige and S'ral. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++= +++++++++++++ After speaking with Wraith, Andry comes over to join Betlazar at the table with S'ral and Fleige. "Do any of you know you those creatures who attacked the Inn were? I heard some mention of a Dragon earlier. Surely nobody is powerful enough to control a Dragon." Andry says with disbelief. "If your looking for traveling companions, I don't have anywhere to go to at the moment and may be of some help." he thinks to himself. ***************************************************************************= ****************