<div align="center">Aleka Softlystepping (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=96661.msg4199655#msg4199655)</div><br/>At the sound of her staff hitting the tree, the giant stopped. The noise was almost imperceptible to the rock giant’s bad hearing capability, but was heard nonetheless. The giant turned ever so slowly. When he spied Aleka on the ground, his expression changed. It was as hopeful an expression as possible for a nine foot tall grey rock giant. It took one giant step toward Aleka, the reverberations made her bounce slightly.<br/><br/>“Greetings, little cat,” using the common language, the giant’s voice rumbled forth like the sound of cracking rocks. “What you doing here?”<br/><br/><div align="center">Elic Stemis (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=96661.msg4199948#msg4199948)</div><br/>Running so quickly for the first time, the scenery moving by at a blinding speed, Elic ran smack into a woman, knocking her over. Her honey blond curls, tied back simply by an ornate comb, spilled all over her face as she toppled to the ground. The highly expensive dress was covered in dust from the dirt road and the many jewels, bracelets, and necklaces she wore became tangled in each other. Her pretty little delicate face was tear streaked and, by the puffiness of her eyes, was probably so before Elic ran into her. Her pocket full of coins lay scattered about the road. She sat on her rump, blinking up at Elic in a light daze.<br/><br/><div align="center">Zilior Vinezian (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=96661.msg4200150#msg4200150)</div><br/>When Zilior awoke, he was tied to a wooden chair in the inn’s wine cellar. The air about him was cool, suggesting it was somehow kept magically at a chilly temperature. Sounds of tables crashing and bottles breaking came from above. A glance to his right revealed a stripped Selena lying tied to a bed. The bedside chest of drawers, barren space, and evidently used candles suggested this was a servant’s sleeping area. Selena let out a soft moan and whimper as she began coming to.<br/><br/>A male human popped his head out from behind one of the wine racks. The rest of his finely tuned body followed. He took a long swig from the bottle of red wine he was holding while eyeing the waking faerie. He turned his attention to Zilior.<br/><br/>“That’s a fine piece of virginal ass there, isn’t it?” The man goaded Zilior.<br/><br/>Selena roused herself from her groggy state, trying to take account of her current situation, but all she could think to do was yelling, “Grandpapa? Grandpapa?!”<br/><br/>The captor laughed maniacally and walked toward the bed. He sat beside Selena and brushed her bright blue hair from her delicate pale face. A look of terror sprouted on the girl’s features and she began to thrash violently in her tethers, realizing the naked state of her body. Running a hand down Selena’s form, cupping a dainty breast, he said, “Shhh… There’s no need to struggle. Your Grandpapa is in a much better place now. As for your fate…” The man’s hand continued down Selena’s body.<br/><br/><div align="center">Antheia Aiolos (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=96661.msg4202624#msg4202624)</div><br/>The little girl lay in Antheia’s arms. Her lower lip quivered and tears formed in her eyes. She took a deep breath and clamped teeth down on her lip, forcing the tears to recede. She pointed in the distance toward the village. A couple columns of smoke could be seen billowing in the air.<br/><br/>“They c-came from the ocean, Ms. Aiolos. Just appeared out of nowhere. Stormed the village, cutting everyone down where they stood.” The little girl took a breath but winced in pain before she could continue. Seconds later, the girl’s pain rendered her unconscious.