Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread
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				Title: <strong>Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 01:38:00</strong>
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				It has been five years since the end of the third war and in an attempt to forge a lasting peace, Thrall warchief of the Horde and Jaina Proudmoore leader of the Alliance forces in Kalimdor decided to combine forces and create small mixed groups of their peoples to better protect the lands of Kalimdor. And, if called for, the lands to the east.<br><br>Of course, old hatreds die hard and there are those that seek to oppose this union. It is your job as great warriors of the Horde and loyal members of the Alliance, to show these nay sayers that peace is possible in Azeroth. The road will be long and hard, but the rewards and glory waiting at the end are, hopefully, worth the struggle.<br><br>As a stepping stone in the direction of peace, Jaina has extended an invitation to the several members of both the Horde and a few people that have declared neutrality in the conflict between the two factions to attend the wedding reception of Staa Stonetouch and Palagin Rocksteel on the isle of Theramore.<br><br>Now everyone has their own reason for actually accepting the invitation, be it for the honor of representing your people among the elite of Theramore or just for the free food, no one really cares once the alcohol starts flowing.<br><br>The mainstay of the celebration takes place in the mess hall of the Theramore barracks. The drinks flow and merriment (for the most part) surrounds you. Swift goblin caterers serve a feast along the eastern wall, but many tables have been removed to make room for dancing. The west wall holds a table piled high with gifts, the wrapping paper indicating the gifts come from many different cultures. Along the north wall sit the happy couple: Staa in her dress military uniform, white fur-lined vest and white leather breeches, her red hair loose hanging around her waist; and Palagin, wearing black clothing as a counterpoint to his new wife. A servant wanders by and offers you another mug of ale.<br><br>((Go ahead and have a look around and socialize. Make skill checks if you want and let me know what kind and the result.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 02:28:57</strong>
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				Serga leaned against the south wall near the goblin caterers were set up, in easy reach of good food and out of the way of everyone else. On her shoulder sat a golden eagle eating what looked like a squirrel. She scowled towards the dance floor. She knew some people considered the gentle swaying everyone was doing, like the wind tossed grass of Mulgore, to be dancing but the beat of the music was too slow for Serga's liking. She definitely preferred the drum battles of the Tauren festivals.<br><br>She took up a passing goblin on the offer of more ale as she snagged some food from the table. At least they had a lot of food. She looked over the crowd as she enjoyed some rather tasty cheese wondering if Thrall's and Proudmoore's plan to create cooperation would work, and if the other member's of her group were around. She recalled Thrall saying they were all invited to this little party.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>orderNchaos</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 22:52:24</strong>
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				Unsure of her purpose at this gathering Vynalas huffed angrily at the assortment of Horde scattered around the barracks.&nbsp; She hadn't enjoyed the trip across the sea on the transport from Stormwind, and to find she had to share alliance territory with 'peaceful' horde warriors was something that just bit at her somewhere deep inside.&nbsp; She had received a request from SI:7 to attend the conference to see if SI:7's interests could be watched over during the negotiations.&nbsp; She didn't know why SI:7 wanted her to help.&nbsp; They knew her position on the Horde, how they had butchered her parents and everyone close to her.&nbsp; How they have constantly been a source of pain and annoyance to her very existence.&nbsp; On the bright side though, there was a promise of a large grant from SI:7 in Stormwind if something fruitful came of the action, so she agreed.<br><br>Pulling her studded leather corset down in order to straighten it, Vynalas lurked around the edge of the reception area.&nbsp; She watched the many party goers with suspicion and caution as was her nature.&nbsp; Not trusting anyone until they proved they were trust worthy.<br><br><em>[Spot check = 9 Read lips of assorted conversations. Spot check = 20 for anything out of the ordinary.]</em>&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 04:14:14</strong>
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				((All I really need to know is what you're rolling for and what your final roll was. Like this; Spot check 19. Also, in this instance Spot is what you'd use, not Search. Search implies an intensive look for something, where are you seem to be seeing if you can see something unusual from one location. I'll just give you the results as if both checks were made as spot checks. I'll give the results of your checks once the others have posted.))<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 20:55:34</strong>
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				It was hard to be inconspicuous in a group when you stood nearly as tall as a tuaren with the "lithe" form of human, possibly a little broader in the shoulders. Gorja had been spared learning of old hatreds and because of that he felt more out of place then those of the "Horde". He had no reason to be at the wedding, but taking a wrong boat at Ratchet meant he was part of the Horde procession to Theramore. His body was wrapped in a dark black cloak, the hood pulled up to prevent many from seeing the macabre (to others) mixture of human handsomeness and orc roughness. His eyes were green, much like those of the Warchief's baby blues, but his father had been one corrupted by the demonic taint, ted existed deep inside his pupils. Long black silken hair cascaded down his back when he finally pulled the hood down to eat and a meager attempt to socialize with some of his fellow orcs. <br><br>A grunt asked him his name as he ripped into a haunch of meat. <br>"Gorja Cullblade."<br>Gorja's voice was strong but it seemed to lack the bravado of most true orcs, he was far to humanized by his now deceased mother. <br><br>"He talk uman mon."<br>A troll joined in on the conversation, not mocking but simply making an observation. <br>"He be one of booth blood, no? Yu ha'f uman rite?" <br>Gorja only nodded, the other orc looked at Gorja and smirked as he offered the half breed a tankard of ale. The half-orc took the ale and drank as the orc asked."Tell your tale half-blood." <br><br>"My father was Grin'ja Cullblade, blade master of the burning blade during the second war. My mother was her guard during the time of internment before the Warchief freed the orcs and took us across the sea. I do not know much of him, not even if he still lives, I only carry his banner and an axe he made for me." <br>Gorja continued to tell his tale to those who wished to listen... <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 15:28:59</strong>
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				Vynalas fails to glean anything from the lip reading, likely due to the fact that those she can see are speaking other languages. However, she does notice that there are three humans lingering near the table of gifts. Each of the humans are holding a mug of ale, yet none of them are drinking. And they all are wearing strong leather gloves despite the heat of the room. Another thing that seems odd is that there seems to be a black male tauren sitting in the rafters above the room, though no one else seems to notice him.<br><br>Standing near the refreshment table, Serga can easily overhear the goblin caterers chatting amongst themselves. Most of the talk seems to be about the bride and groom, and it's easy to tell that even the goblins respect the two warriors. Occasionally a comment or two are made about a group of soldiers that seem to have deserted from Jaina's command. They apparently were stout followers of her father and seem to because a bit of trouble for Jaina.<br><br>Gorja and the rest of the group he is sitting with seem to get rather good treatment from the caterers. Their mugs are hardly ever empty, and when they are not for long. After everyone is comfortable, talk at the table turns to the reason why so many members of the horde are attending the party, even though some of the less tactful alliance members seem less than pleased by it. Those that got special invitations from Jaina are supposed to be part of a group handpicked by Jaina and Thrall to help ensure peace in Kalimdor. Talk then turns to speculation as to who those handpicked people are and what their duties will entail.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>22-10-2010, 03:19:33</strong>
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				Serga took a cookie off the tray of a passing goblin as she turned her attention more fully on the goblins, wondering if they'd answer any questions she asked about the soldiers giving Jaina trouble. Serga's interest coming from the fact that most humans seemed to have issues with the Horde races. Her eyes roamed over the room, wondering if these soldiers were at the wedding.<br><br>(21 Gather Info, 21 Spot)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>orderNchaos</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 15:21:27</strong>
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				Feeling rather uncomfortable about the three humans standing by the gift table Vynalas slowly works her way around the room until she's standing next to a food table situated with a good view of the gift table and the place where Staa and her groom are seated.&nbsp; She acts nonchalantly, looking over the table of hor'devours she keeps the three men in her peripheral vision.&nbsp; Her hand slowly works inside her cloak pulling two throwing knives slightly out of their sheathes on her side for quick action.<br><br>[OOC: Vynalas is preparing an action in case the three humans make any sort of threatening action.]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 21:37:04</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=85777.msg3802640#msg3802640">Quote from: Drako on 22-10-2010, 03:19:33</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Serga took a cookie off the tray of a passing goblin as she turned her attention more fully on the goblins, wondering if they'd answer any questions she asked about the soldiers giving Jaina trouble. Serga's interest coming from the fact that most humans seemed to have issues with the Horde races. Her eyes roamed over the room, wondering if these soldiers were at the wedding.<br><br>(21 Gather Info, 21 Spot)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Serga notices three humans standing by the gift table. Each one is holding a beer, but not drinking. They each also are wearing strong leather gloves, despite the heat of the party. She also notices a dark clad night elf moving along the food table.<br><br>Asking around, she gleans quite a bit of information from some of the other party goers. The wedding couple are highly respected by the Alliance, especially the dwarves. There also seems to be a bit of trouble being stirred up by some of the late Admiral Proudmoore's men that has the dwarves on edge. The dwarves seem to think the Admiral's men are responsible for the disappearance of a dwarf by the name of Redsnout Grisling, whose family is offering a reward for any information on him. She also learns that Jaina seems to be worried about the black dragonflight attempting something.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 21:45:50</strong>
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				Serga keeps an eye on the humans by the gift table as she gleans information from the goblin caterers. The Night Elf only gained her attention long enough for the druid to determine that the Night Elf was a sneak-thief of sorts and not worth much attention beyond that. Serga carried little gold on her so wouldn't be of much interest to someone trying to make a quick profit.<br><br>The humans worried her though, standing much and drinking little, and decided to move closer to them, circling up towards the bride and groom to be less noticeable with a small plate of food in one hand and a mug of ale in the other, and cast a couple of detect spells (magic and evil) to see if anything was amiss with them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 02:16:52</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=85777.msg3810859#msg3810859">Quote from: orderNchaos on 24-10-2010, 15:21:27</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Feeling rather uncomfortable about the three humans standing by the gift table Vynalas slowly works her way around the room until she finds a food table situated between the gift table and the place where Jaina and her groom are seated.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>A weary-looking human peasant with a bushy white mustache and a road-worn wide-brimmed hat comes up behind Vynalas, spurs jingling clearly over the dull roar of voices in the hall.&nbsp; Studying the hors d'oeuvres table himself, he holds a tankard of ale out in front of the much-taller elf, gripping its rim with one gloved hand.&nbsp; His other hand is occupied by his own drink.<br><br>"You don't have to drink it, ma'am," he mutters, his mouth almost invisible under his mustache, "but even holdin' it would make you look a great deal less like you were ready to open some poor weddin' guest's veins."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 02:47:43</strong>
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				The three suspicious humans don't seem to be overly concerned with the party itself, so it is rather easy to get close to them. The only time they do anything is rudely turn away anyone that attempts to talk to them. With her detect magic spell, Serga senses that three of the gifts have a magical aura to them; One has a strong necromatic aura to it while the other two have a faint conjuration feel to them, and one of the humans' gloves has a magical aura too. The detect evil spell reveals that one gift, wrapped in black paper, has a strong aura. <br><br>Before Serga, or anyone else, has a chance to investigate further, Dwarves begin clapping and stamping their feet to call for the couple to open their presents. The gruff dwarves guarding the table deliver the gifts one by one. Considerable cheering rises at each gift, and you can see the couple is having a ball. All focus in the room rests on the bride and groom. Jaina Proudmoore and her guards stand nearby.<br><br>((Ok, everyone the fun's about to really begin, so get to where you want to be when hell breaks loose.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 03:07:48</strong>
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				Aldivh sets the tankard down in front of Vynalas and turns around, leaning against the table to watch the newlyweds open their gifts.&nbsp; He crosses his arms and his lips narrow to a thin line beneath his moustache, but his eyes take on a far off, misty quality that denies his hard edge.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 03:13:52</strong>
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				Sitting at his table, Gorja has submerged himself fully in the conversation from some of the horde members. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vincent</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 02:02:59</strong>
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				Gal'fon smirked slightly, gazing up at the high wall that would give him the best overall view. He pondered, digging around for his climbing gear.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>orderNchaos</strong> on <strong>29-10-2010, 23:27:54</strong>
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				As the crowd stands and starts clapping, Vynalas continues to watch the three men at the gift table.&nbsp; Judging the distance between her and the men, and the distance between them and the wedding party, she begins to contemplate the best course of action to cut them off if they attempt to rush the bride and groom.&nbsp; Knowing that this is a controversial engagement, it wouldn't surprise Vynalas if some outside force was hoping to sew further mistrust between horde and alliance during the gathering.&nbsp; Vynalas continues to watch the men while making it look like she is attentive to the gift opening.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>30-10-2010, 01:24:15</strong>
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				Gal'fon manages to climb up into the rafters after several failed attempts. His efforts though do draw the attention of those close by, so there are some tense mutterings from those of the alliance that spotted him. Once he hauls himself into the rafters, he spots the humans that many of the others have. As well as the few that have moved to stand between the humans and the bridal party. He also finds that he's not alone in the rafters and proceeds to stalk a shadowy figure through the rafters.<br><br>Much of the conversation at Gorja's table dies down as the bride and groom begin to open their gifts. While Vynalas and Serga are both able to position themselves on the ground in such a way as to provide good coverage for the wedding party.<br><br>Staa, the bride, hefts a large present wrapped in black paper. "To the happy couple!" She calls, reading the card, and people applaud again. The moment she reaches into the box, everyone sees what looks like something made of black obsidian; then a bright flash fills the room, blinding you. Shouts and screams echo.<br><br>As you regain your sight, you see that a large human man, blade bared, leap towards Jaina....
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vincent</strong> on <strong>30-10-2010, 02:02:23</strong>
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				Gal'fon was used to stupid things. Particularly from himself. A quick knot around a beam with a rope, the other end around his own body, he dove off the pillar, hoping his gut was right on turning into a pendulum. "Das Dingo!" He cried, whipping out&nbsp; one of his hand axes to take a swing at the man's head. He ducked, Gal'fon sailing towards the wall and certain splat. But his adrenaline was ready. HE ricocheted back,&nbsp; &nbsp;setting himself up for a return trajectory to the assailant.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>30-10-2010, 04:16:40</strong>
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				Serga gave a cry, like an angry eagle, as she swung her seasoned oak staff at the man. An eagle echoed her cry as it dived from the rafters.<br><br>((23 for Serga to hit. 21 for Tutal, the eagle, to hit.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>orderNchaos</strong> on <strong>30-10-2010, 04:47:54</strong>
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				[OOC: Action prepared based on action of the Men at the gift table]&nbsp; <br><br>As the large man leaps towards Jaina, Vynalas moves towards Jaina to intercept him, throwing two daggers at the man, (8 for Vynalas to hit, 10 for Vynalas to hit).
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>01-11-2010, 17:54:58</strong>
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				With chaos erupting, Gor'ja steps away from the table and draws his axe, raiding his guard in case attacks come his way. His attention is his own safety as he has no idea what is going on. He glances at those at his table.<br>"What the hell is going on!" <br><br>(Draw weapon, ready action- If anyone becomes hostile towards Gor'ja he will attack) 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>01-11-2010, 23:50:02</strong>
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				Chaos definitely breaks out as several people leap to defend Jaina. An eagle shrieks, answering a similar call from Serga, as it dives from the rafters and sinks its claws into the wrist of the attacking human causing him to drop his sword. Serga's staff connects with his gut, causing him to double over. That in return causes Vynalas' two daggers to both miss their intended marks. The first dagger thunks harmlessly into the floor while second one slices through the rope that the Troll is swinging from.<br><br>In the chaos of the attack, the other two humans slip out of the room. One of the humans seems to be carrying a somewhat heavy bundle in their arms. And their path takes them near Gor'ja, but they're more intent on escape than attacking anyone.<br><br>A final bit of the chaos is struck when a dagger flies from the shadows of the rafters and slides home in the back of the human that attempted to attack Jaina, killing the male.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 00:35:00</strong>
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				[[Wow, I apologize.&nbsp; I've been checking my Bookmarks page and my e-mail religiously every day for updates to this thread, and neither of them showed an update until today.]]<br><br>Aldivh's muscles tense visibly, but he takes in the developing scene without moving, his wizened eyes darting from event to event.&nbsp; When he sees the humans trundling out the door with their oversized sack, he frowns and begins to jog after them, whistling for Xaqaf.&nbsp; The small black wolf materializes beside the old farmer as though he had always been there.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 00:42:14</strong>
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				Serga blinked as the man fell with a dagger in his back. She thought she'd seen two others fly by in the brief scuffle, which took out the troll's rope, but not this one. She knelt beside the man, who was obviously dead, and pulled the dagger from his back. She gave a snort of agitation as she recognized the seal on the end of the pommel.<br><br>She glanced up at the rafters. "What are you doing here?" she muttered more to herself than anyone else.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>03-11-2010, 19:16:25</strong>
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				((Ok, for those that haven't posted yet (vincent and order I believe) you have until saturday to post. As I am going to my boyfriend's place for the weekend for a larp, I probably won't have time to post the next plot stuff until then. So use your time wisely.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>orderNchaos</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 06:50:37</strong>
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				Vynalas quietly cursed herself seeing her blades fly innocuously into dead space.&nbsp; The first man fell with a blade in his back as the other two men made a quick run for the entrance.&nbsp; Sprinting across the courtyard as quickly as she could, she veered towards her wayward daggers.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vincent</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 21:18:48</strong>
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				Gal'fon slid down the wall, rolling safely to his feet, he paused to take a breath. Looking around as he pulled in the rest of broken rope, he spotted the man making off with a bundle. He took another check towards the bundle, it appeared to be roughly the size of the last gift opened. He grumbled, the distance too far to catch them, even for his trollish speed, he whirled around, both axes out, looking for anything else that may have needed to be mopped up. His throughts were once again on the presence in the rafters.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>06-11-2010, 16:40:36</strong>
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				After a few minutes, Jaina steps forward to access the damages. She seems to breathe a sigh of relief as the only dead person is the failed assassin. She stands and looks around at the faces of those crowding around. "This is what I was afraid of." She says to the crowd. "This man is one of my father's men and it seems as though this was likely an attempt to halt the peace negotiations I have works for with Thrall."<br><br>She looks around, this time looking for specific faces. "Would Vynalas, Serga, Gal'fon, Gor'ja, and Aldivh please step forward. It is through their efforts that I am not laying here dead tonight. These men and women are the first of, hopefully, many groups of heroes that will help spread peace between the two factions on this continent.<br><br>She looks up at the rafters. "My thanks to you as well, Jaddek Spiritwalker. Would you be kind enough to join us down here?" She said with an amused look on her face, as a pure black Tauren jumped down from the rafters. Jaina nodded at him as one of the Theramore elite tapped her on the shoulder.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>06-11-2010, 22:32:42</strong>
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				Serga stood up to face Jaina. She grinned as Jaddek jumped out of the rafters. "I believe you dropped this" she said holding the dagger she'd pulled from the would-be assassin's back to the bulkier black Tauren.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>08-11-2010, 04:35:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gor'ja had not acted as other had in order to prevent confusion but he did not hesitate to move when asked to approach the human female names Jaina. His axe went onto his back once more, handle easily in reach to be drawn if needed to but with the party crashed he felt the celebrations where now over. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>10-11-2010, 02:34:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaina conferred with the noble for a few minutes, before turning back to the group. "It seems one of your number has gotten a headstart. The warlock Aldivh followed the ones that seem to be responsible for this commotion." She looked over the assembled heroes. "Jaddek will lead you to Aldivh and the five of you will trek into the territory of the black dragonflight to catch my father's men, because there is no way that either group could do this by themselves. Plus this should be an easy enough mission for you to complete and show the doubters and naysayers that the Alliance and Thrall's Horde can work together."<br><br>Jaina holds out a map for one of the heroes to take. "Here is a rough map of the swamp, so that you, hopefully, won't get too lost in the swamp. There will be a small reward for everyone when you return." She smiled at everyone before turning away to direct the clean up efforts.<br><br>After Jaina effectively dismissed the group, Jaddek nodded in greeting. "All right. Get your gear and let's get moving. This swamp can be deadly if you don't know where you're going, so we'd best catch up to this Aldivh as quickly as possible." The male tauren said in a deep rumbling voice. He took his dagger back from Serga. "My thanks, little sister. But I did not drop it. I meant for it to go into that man's back."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>10-11-2010, 03:02:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Serga took the offered map and slid it into the scroll case hanging from her back pack. "I'm well aware that you intended the dagger to find it's way into the guy's back. Not sure everyone else does." Her eyes glancing at the half orc that had stepped forward at Jaina's request. <br><br>"It was a good shot though" she said as she swung her backpack onto her back. "I'm ready to go."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>orderNchaos</strong> on <strong>10-11-2010, 07:30:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vynalas listened to Jaina's words and began to understand why she along with the motley group of adventurers had been called to join the party.&nbsp; <em>She must have expected something like this to happen</em> Vynalas thought to her self.&nbsp; Sliding the two daggers easily back into their sheaths on either side of her chest, she looked around at the gathered group that Jaina expected to follow after the men into the swamp.&nbsp; "This should be interesting" she chuckled lightly to herself for a moment then adjusted her backpack for the coming journey.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>10-11-2010, 19:40:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When the party is ready to leave Theramore, they find Aldivh sitting at the feet of one of the lion statues guarding the short bridge over the tombolo that ties the island to the mainland. He is absently scratching the top of Xaqaf's head while he gazes out into the thick brown undergrowth from beneath the wide, tattered brim of his hat.&nbsp; A foul-smelling black cigar disappears into his bushy grey mustache, its tip glowing sullenly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vincent</strong> on <strong>12-11-2010, 22:40:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gal'fon nodded to himself, Eying the Tauren as he decends from the rafters. "Sneaky one aren't ya?" Silently, he follows behind the group, he cannot help but smile. It's tracking time, Play time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>15-11-2010, 08:55:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Without a word the orc warrior follows the group, axe at his back. He had no reason not to help out, years of hiding in the mountains had him yearning to see more of the world and make a name for himself. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>16-11-2010, 04:10:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaddek passed an appraising look over the assembled group before shaking his head and heading for the door. "I believe that none of you have your own mounts at the moment, so we'll stop by the stables and get some horses. Otherwise, it's gonna take us a while to get to the dragonflight's territory." He leads everyone over to the stables where the stable master already has four horses and a kodo saddled and ready to go.<br><br>The horses were obviously picked to carry a specific rider, based on their size. Jaddek swung himself into the saddle on the kodo's back. "Mount up, everyone. We have a lot of ground to cover and a warlock to catch up to." Once everyone is set on their horses, Jaddek nudges his mount into action and leads to way towards the bridge heading off the island. <br><br>There was a brief pause as Jaddek stopped and allowed Aldivh a chance to mount up and join the group. Jaddek nodded a quick greeting. "You must be Aldivh. Mount up and get in line. I'm guiding you lot through the marsh. Keep up please, I'd rather not have to backtrack to find you. But feel free to get to know each other while we're riding."<br><br>With that Jaddek lead the group through the marsh. The fact that they're riding through the marsh on horses, cuts their travel time considerably. The group came to the edge of a clearing about dusk. "This will be a good place to camp for the night. I recommend against trying to penetrate the caves in the dark. I shall stay the night, and leave in the morning." Jaddek dismounted and pulled a tent from behind his saddle and began setting it up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>16-11-2010, 04:33:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Serga climbed into the saddle of a sturdier horse, wishing she had a kodo to ride instead of a horse to ride. She waited for the others to mount and fell in at the back of the line. While she had little experience with swamps, she didn't feel like trying to track down lost party members. Tutal alternated between flying over the party and riding on Serga's shoulder.<br><br>Riding at the end of the line also allowed her to watch the other party members to see who still held hatred for the other faction members in the party.<br><br>As they stopped for the night, Serga first took care of her horse before setting her tent up for the night. Tutal roosted in a nearby tree while Serga looked for a way to make a decent fire for heat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vincent</strong> on <strong>17-11-2010, 23:12:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gal'fon mounted up on to a horse. He sulked slightly, wishing he had a raptor instead to navigate the uneven terrain.&nbsp; Slightly, he followed behind, arriving at the campsite. He as well set up his horse, but decided against a tent, instead clambering up a tree to roost like a bird.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 00:28:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aldivh spared Jaddek a nod and whistled for Vengeance, who had been grazing on some inedible-looking brush below the bridge.&nbsp; The muscular workhorse allows Aldivh to mount, and he follows the group into the marsh.&nbsp; Xaqaf melts into the shadows.<br><br>Upon reaching the campsite, he dismounts and sets up his bedroll.&nbsp; He pulls a worn deck of playing cards from his pack and shuffles it loudly.&nbsp; Looking up, he jerks his stubbled chin at Gal'fon.<br><br>"When I was in the regiment, I knew a forest troll who was an absolute shark at Redridge Five-Card.&nbsp; I don't suppose you jungle boys got any kind of chops?"<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>orderNchaos</strong> on <strong>20-11-2010, 10:23:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Following the group to the stables, Vynalas found a horse suitable for her and mounted along with the rest.&nbsp; Quietly watching the group she considered the picture for a moment.&nbsp; Alliance and Horde, so fresh from the wars and the wounds that have divided their world for so long working together for an occasion that wasn't an earth shattering threat to Azeroth.&nbsp; She felt no animosity of any kind against any of the Horde members she was with but watched everyone with a bit of suspicion and caution.<br><br>Riding through the swamp, Vynalas was reminded of the reason she rarely ever traveled to this part of the world.&nbsp; The swamps and creatures found herein were cold, evil and uninviting.&nbsp; This place always gave her the creeps, she was not happy to be back.&nbsp; The group made decent time following the many roads through the swamp.&nbsp; She made mental notes of the path they took in case there was a need to return without a guide.&nbsp; The twisty bendy nature of these swamps made it hard to follow a single path to any destination.<br><br><em> "This will be a good place to camp for the night. I recommend against trying to penetrate the caves in the dark. I shall stay the night, and leave in the morning."</em>&nbsp; Vynalas growled under her breath.&nbsp; Sleeping in swamps she disliked even more than riding through them, but she would make due.&nbsp; Caring for her horse first and making sure it had plenty to eat and drink, she found a spot which would be comfortable enough for a night and laid out a bed roll.&nbsp; She made sure that the spot was close enough to the group to be safe, but in the shadows from the fire in case they got attacked in the night.&nbsp; Once all was in place she found a spot near the center of the camp to sit and eat some dinner.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>22-11-2010, 07:12:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As the others set down to make camp so did Gor'ja, he dismounted the steed and patted its muzzle before leading it to fresh water and some oat from a sack of grain he slipped onto the horse's back when they were departing. The food would be rationed for it, he had never ridden a horse before knowing his people chose wolves but never ridden one of those either but he had adjusted to it along the way even if his dismount was a little abnormal. <br><br>He had not tent to set up which quickly had him heading into the surrounding woods, not to out of sight as he began to hack away at branches and saplings branches no thicker than two fingers returning with a massive load on his back no less than an hour later. Laying it on the ground in a cross hatch pattern he soon had bed that would keep his bed roll dry. Sitting down he spoke to them.<br>"I'll get first watch, I'll wake one of you when I wish to rest." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>23-11-2010, 01:28:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaddek looked the group over as they did their own preparations for camping. At a few of them he shook his head, but he kept quiet. He watched Gor'ja go and collect fire wood and then offer to take first watch. He was surprised that the half-orc was the first to volunteer to keep watch, but was glad he wouldn't have to force someone to do it. <br><br>"Wake me in a couple hours, my friend. I will take second watch." He piped up before turning to Serga and speaking with her in Taur-ahe.<br><br>As everyone settles down to sleep as best they can in a swamp, the night sounds of Dustwallow Marsh filter through the camp site.<br><br>(Ok, I need to know who's taking 3rd and 4th watch. and I need spot and listen for everyone that takes a watch shift)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>23-11-2010, 01:30:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(4th)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>23-11-2010, 02:14:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				[[Will it impact spell memorization if a spellcaster takes 2nd or 3rd shift?]]
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>23-11-2010, 02:50:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking the first watch, he kept alert as best he could adjusting to the darkness rather well. (Low light vision/Orc racial) <br><br><br><hr>Gorja Spot<br>At 2010-11-22 19:20:55, Aiden (uid: 3016) rolls: 1d20a2 Result: 20 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=19685)<br>Gorja Listen<br>At 2010-11-22 19:49:55, Aiden (uid: 3016) rolls: 1d20 Result: 6 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=19686)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vincent</strong> on <strong>27-11-2010, 04:29:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gal'fon nodded, indicating he would take the third watch, settling in amongst the tree.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>30-11-2010, 17:36:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The night passes uneventfully. Gor'ja hears nothing he can identify as being out of the ordinary, though he does notice a large shadow pass over head. Based on the size and general shape, he's sure it's probably a dragon. Gal'fon also notices nothing out of the ordinary during his watch. Serga notices someone making their way into a cave partway up the hill as the rosy fingers of dawn start trickling through the trees.<br><br>When preparations begin for breaking camp, Jaddek loads his tent and bedroll on the back of his kodo. "Walk with the Earth Mother, my friends. I shall take the horses back into town with me. Jaina does not wish to lose such fine steeds to these soldiers that work against her efforts to bring peace to Kalimdor." With that he pulls a length of rope from his saddle bags and begins to tie the horses in a line and secure them to his kodo. Before he leaves, he turns to Serga and speaks to her in Taur-ahe.<br><br>((Sorry about the late post. The holiday and a tough week at work got to me. Anyway, the available courses of action are to head to the cave where you know the soldiers are most likely to be hiding out or to tromp around the swamp with out horses. Go ahead and talk amongst yourselves and pop me a message if you have any questions.))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vincent</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 00:27:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gal'fon hopped down from the tree silently, " IF we be goin in to da Caves, I be tinkin we should have some scoutin first, aye?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 01:12:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aldivh directs Vengeance to return to Theramore with Jaddek, affectionately patting the savage-looking grullo on the flank.&nbsp; Vengeance snorts and follows the line of tied horses.<br><br>Aldivh watches the big horse go for a few moments before turning back to face Gal'fon.&nbsp; "You volunteerin'?" the old farmer asks the troll.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 03:05:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I think he is" Serga said as turned her attention to the group as Jaddek left. "He seems like the right person for the job." She glanced up at the sky, wondering if where Tutal had gotten to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 01:38:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, he won't get any lip from me," Aldivh sighs, leaning heavily on his staff.&nbsp; "I ain't one to look a gift troll in the mouth."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 07:49:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It is still early, perhaps we can catch them by surprise but only if we move out now."<br>Gor'ja added, his pack already set and anything he could carry food and item wise strapped to his back with his axe pre-drawn. He begins to walk towards the caves, sticking to the driest parts of land wand watching for muddy pits or any sharptooths stalking about. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 15:50:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Perhaps we could" Serga said as she turned her attention to the half-orc "but I'd rather know before we go in there. I can only heal you guys a set number of times a day with my spells. So I think the troll, who looks like the scouting type, should go take a quick look before we go in."<br><br>Tutal gave a cry of agreement from the branch above Serga.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 18:07:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's been a long time since I was a soldier, but I reckon if we charge into a fortified position the only people who're gonna be surprised is us."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>08-12-2010, 20:43:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((Ok, so are you guys going to send in a scout first? If so, I need stealth, spot and listen checks pmed or imed to me from those scouting. Otherwise, I need posts saying what order you're heading into the cave in.))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>09-12-2010, 01:16:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				[[One vote for sending Gor'ja in to scout.]]<br><br>[[Whoops, I meant Gal'fon.&nbsp; Horde names all sound alike to me, I reckon.]]
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>09-12-2010, 02:23:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((vote for sending in the scout and/or rogue to scout the cave))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>10-12-2010, 02:46:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				[[That's three for, including Vincent.&nbsp; Can we move ahead?]]
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>12-12-2010, 04:41:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((Sorry, this took so long. Was a bit busy at work this week.))<br><br>The cave has a wide opening and everyone could fit through comfortably. As Gal'fon slides silently across the threshold, he can see several torches hanging on the walls to provide illumination, and it seems as though this first area serves as both stable and armory. Several formerly bright colored rugs cover the floor near the entrance and are covered with mud and grass. Rather conveniently there are five horses tethered to the wall, standing on straw with bundles of hay and grass lined up neatly near by. A tunnel leads from the room on the wall directly opposite the entrance. Off to the right a human, apparently just returning, is removing traveling gear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>13-12-2010, 20:23:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gor'ja stands at the ready for the scout to return to advance into the cave or not depending on the report. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>15-12-2010, 02:38:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Serga shouldered her back pack and picked up her quarter staff.<br><br>"I hope he doesn't take all day" she muttered to herself as she kept an eye on the cave opening.<br><br>"How long do you think we should wait before seeing if he's ok?" Serga asked the group.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>15-12-2010, 03:26:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aldivh shrugs.&nbsp; "If'n he don't come out, I reckon <em>someone </em>will."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vincent</strong> on <strong>17-12-2010, 07:27:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gal'fon returned from the cave, wiping his thick double axe on a scrap of cloth. "Der be notin else in der, 'e was just a back tracka,&nbsp; 'ired ta keep us off da sceny. Dey&nbsp; be movin on..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>20-12-2010, 22:52:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Then we have wasted enough time, let's get moving."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>21-12-2010, 21:56:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((Am I to take this as y'all aren't going into the cave?))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>22-12-2010, 04:34:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				[[I apologize; I'm really not used to this non-omniscient style of play.&nbsp; I keep waiting for details and prompts that don't come.&nbsp; If the men we're looking for are no longer here then Aldivh sees no reason to go into the cave.]]<br><br>"Movin' where?&nbsp; What's the next step?" Aldivh asks Gor'ja.&nbsp; "The thieves ain't here.&nbsp; Do we head on back to Theramore?&nbsp; Don't reckon Lady Jaina's gonna be too pleased 'bout that."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>23-12-2010, 04:13:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We should check out the cave either way" Serga said. "We might find something of value either to us or to Lady Jaina." Serga moved towards the cave intent on checking it out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>24-12-2010, 05:24:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aldivh nodded, moving to follow Serga.&nbsp; "Lead the way, little lady," he says with a smile.&nbsp; "Been followin' longhorns around most of my life; don't see no reason to stop now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>26-12-2010, 16:16:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((All right then. Everyone make your way into the cave. Let me know how everyone makes their way across the room.))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>27-12-2010, 13:12:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Serga glares at Aldivh before leading the way into the cave. The only noise she makes is the occasional scrape of her hooves on the ground.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>28-12-2010, 05:16:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aldivh follows Serga cautiously, as though entering the lair of a group of enemies.<br><br>...Which he is.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vincent</strong> on <strong>30-12-2010, 23:11:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gal'fon sighed, sitting on a stump outside the cave "Der be notin in der,save a bodeh..." He grunted, looking around. Nothing... Nothing but a "Croc.." he murmured A grin spread over his face. "Ride da crocie?" He smiled stupidly, grabbing a lenght of rope and heading over in it's direction " 'ere croceh croceh.." He grunted,stalking towards the croc...<br><br>And promptly tripped, stumbling forward into the waiting mouth of the crocodile. "Gah!" He cried, "Ja stupid crocodeel!" He squirmed, reaching over for his&nbsp; axes, he found them just out of reach. "Oh fo da love ah.... ALP!" He wailed at the top of his voice. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>31-12-2010, 01:57:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Serga paused as she felt a sting on her shoulder. She gave the offending dart a bored look before flicking it aside and strolling over to see what was up with the body near the improvised armory on the right side of the cave. She palmed the meager coins in the man's pocket before looking over the weapons.<br><br>The cry for help interrupted her appraisal and had her running for the cave entrance. "You are a moron" she snorted at the troll before turning her attention to the crocolisk that seemed to be trying to eat the troll. "I'm not sure where he's been, but I don't think that troll is going to do your stomach any good" she hissed at the croc. (Domain spell Speak with animals)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>01-01-2011, 04:00:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gor'ja takes the vanguard axe at the ready tired of the precaution.<br>"Shut it the both of you, whatever had been in this cave is well aware of us by now."<br>He moves to the front, finding the adjustment for outside to the dim light inside is not very hindering. <br><br>(Advance his full movement, weapon drawn and ready to strike!)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>01-01-2011, 17:38:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The first cave is as Gal'fon left it. With the horses still on the left wall, the dead body still lying by the armory. Those that make the spot check will see Serga palm the meager amount of coins from the dead body before heading outside to help the scout escape from a rather large crocolisk.<br><br>The crocolisk gives Serga a considering look before spitting out Gal'fon's leg and backing into the water. "Warn hem dat next time he should nout be playing weth such dangerous t'ings as I." The crocolisk hisses at Serga before disappearing under the water. Gal'fon's leg is pretty mangled from the crocolisk, but a simple healing spell would be enough to make him all right again.<br><br>Gor'ja stands at the doorway leading back into the cave system. He can see a faint glow coming from around the bend and hear the faint sounds of humans talking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>03-01-2011, 09:12:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gor'ja moves in as close as he cans to the bend and listens in. <br><br><hr><br>(Listen check)<br>At 2011-01-03 02:11:12, Aiden (uid: 3016) rolls: 1d20 Result: 17 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21137)<br><br>(Move silent check?)<br>At 2011-01-03 02:12:07, Aiden (uid: 3016) rolls: 1d20 Result: 4 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21138)<br><br>&gt;.&lt;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>03-01-2011, 15:15:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll do that sir crocolisk" Serga hissed with a bow. She turned her attention to the troll and proceeded to heal his mangled leg.<br><br>"Next time you feel the need to wrestle with the wildlife, don't" she said to the troll. "I might not feel inclined to save you and I'm the only one here that can convince the little critters that you're bad for their health."<br><br>With the troll's leg healed, Segra returned her attention to the cave. "Now let's see what might be lurking in the tunnel behind the stables" she said moving towards the cave once more. "Unless someone else wants to tangle with the crocs, then I'll sit and watch the show."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>03-01-2011, 16:20:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=85777.msg4081594#msg4081594">Quote from: Aiden on 03-01-2011, 09:12:46</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Gor'ja moves in as close as he cans to the bend and listens in. </blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Aldivh limbers up his staff arm and waits politely for the incredibly noisy orc to wave the rest of the group forward.<br><br>:)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>08-01-2011, 06:04:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Gor'ja moves around the bend, the voices become easier to distinguish and he's able to determine that there seems to be two women in the room. From what his is able to overhear they seem to be discussing the contents of some vessel. As he nears the doorway, his armor scrapes against a rock protruding from the wall a bit more than the rest. The grating of stone on metal echoes softly through the hall and the voices in the room stop.<br><br>"What was that?"<br><br>((Seeing as Vincent is apparently without a computer for an unspecified amount of time. I'm going to have his character stay near Segra and provide ranged cover. When he returns, his character is likely to return to doing stupid things...just to give you guys a heads up.))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>08-01-2011, 17:27:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Serga paused as she noticed the troll was not following her back into the cave and turned back to grab him around the neck. ((Grapple: 19+5=23 incase he decides to oppose my grabbing him)) She entered the dragging the troll she noticed the human standing at the tunnel opening at the back of the cave. Obviously someone had gotten smart enough to check out the tunnel. <br><br>With her staff in one hand and the troll under the other, Serga paused behind the human to see what was up.<br><br>"Who went in?" she asked the human.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>08-01-2011, 19:35:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aldivh raises a finger to his lips.&nbsp; "Careful, I reckon we got company in the back.&nbsp; Who d'y'think went on ahead?" he responds quietly, with a smile.&nbsp; "The musclebound brussel sprout.&nbsp; I reckon he'll either wave us on or we can run up when we hear him turnin' some poor brigand into grits with bacon."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vincent</strong> on <strong>08-01-2011, 20:24:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gal`fon snorted very quietly ,just enough to give indication that he was in fact, fast asleep nestled underneath the massive limb crook.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>10-01-2011, 07:42:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gor'ja tries to stay silent but peers over the edge <br>(Spot check- At 2011-01-10 00:40:28, Aiden (uid: 3016) rolls: 1d20a2 Result: 12 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21444) )<br>If he notices the two approaching, he prepares to engage if not he continues to listen about the vessel. <br>(Listen check At 2011-01-10 00:41:54, Aiden (uid: 3016) rolls: 1d20 Result: 18 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21445) )
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>12-01-2011, 20:50:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((As a note you all should be able to see Gor'ja well enough that he can wave you all forward without moving from his position.))<br>"Boots, Snowflake, come closer." Hisses a distinctly female voice.<br><br>As Gor'ja peeks around the edge of the doorway he can see that the room seems to be decorated in the style of a fine chamber in a mage's house. There are two alchemist's tables against one wall, while a variety of potions and other alchemical brickabrack occupy space on shelves above them. Near the alchemist's tables, two human females are standing together and they appear to each be casting a spell.<br><br>((So I need Initiative rolls and first round actions from everyone, except the scout who's passed out.))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>13-01-2011, 02:34:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aldivh has an initiative of 12 ( http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21587 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21587) ) and Xaqaf goes in 9 ( http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21588 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21588) ).<br><br>Aldivh rests his crook against his shoulder and pulls something from a belt pouch with his left hand.&nbsp; He whispers a short phrase in a harsh language, his hands moving in a rapid and intricate pattern as white dust shimmers between his fingers.&nbsp; The air around him seems to darken, and a ruff of red-on-black scales appears around the collar of his shirt.&nbsp; (Lesser Demon Skin: AC +3, temp HP +18)&nbsp; If he is threatened before phase 12, he first takes a step back to withdraw from melee range.<br><br>Xaqaf returns to his natural form and rises into the air to about shoulder height, remaining invisible.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>14-01-2011, 02:00:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((Init= 5))<br><br>Serga dropped the troll, who appeared to have fallen asleep, near the horses and moved next to Aldivh. She wasn't sure what danger might be ahead but at least she was close at hand to heal anyone that needed it. Her quarter staff at the ready to beam anyone dumb enough to attack her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>14-01-2011, 06:33:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At 2011-01-13 23:29:38, Aiden (uid: 3016) rolls: 1d20a2 Result: 8 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21625)<br><br>Waving the rest forward, he stays back to watch their back (Mostly due to initiative roll &gt;.&lt; ) and follow in after them as the rear guard. He is prepared to strike at the first enemy target in sight with his axe. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>18-01-2011, 00:27:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aldivh casts his spell successfully without any interruption. The sounds of the two mages casting spells can be heard coming from the room, and the first person to actually look into the room will see that one of the mages is conjuring a moonglaive while the other one seems to be casting a defensive spell.<br><br>The troll stirs as he's dropped on the floor, and everyone seems to be in a good position to strike down the mages quickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Drako</strong> on <strong>22-01-2011, 02:37:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Serga moved up to wack the Mage that was casting the defensive spell hoping to interrupt whatever the Mage was trying to do.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>28-01-2011, 08:57:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gor'ja advances on the mage with the glaive, moving in for the strike! <br><br><br><hr>Roll for hit<br>At 2011-01-28 01:55:35, Aiden (uid: 3016) rolls: 1d20a6 Result: 23 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=22167)<br><br>Roll for Damage <br>At 2011-01-28 01:57:04, Aiden (uid: 3016) rolls: 1d12a6 Result: 14 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=22169)<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>03-02-2011, 04:26:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				[[Really sorry about the delay.&nbsp; Heavy week at work.]]<br><br>Aldivh moves to back up Serga and Gor'ja, staff at the ready.&nbsp; If he can move into a flanking position opposite either the tauren or the orc, he does so.&nbsp; Xaqaf maneuvers through the space of the room to take up a flanking position behind the other mage.&nbsp; <br><br>If they reach their respective positions, or if they are prevented from doing so in a permanent sort of way, both Aldivh and Xaqaf attack.&nbsp; Otherwise they continue moving into the next round.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>22-02-2011, 04:07:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				[[Poke.&nbsp; I was enjoying this game.&nbsp; Any news?]]
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>22-02-2011, 05:28:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aldivh's decision to hold back saved him from sustaining and injury as Serga and Gor'ja step forward and all but slaughter the two mages. There is an audible pop as Serga's staff connects with the head of one of the mages. While it would be rather hard for the other one to recover from being sliced in half be Gor'ja's glaive.<br><br>Once the excitement dies down, everyone that cares to take notice can see that Gal'fon is slumped against the wall, catching a cat nap. The safest place to leave him is likely here in the mages' room, despite the blood splatters and such. Because of your swift victory, you have a few minutes, at least, to spare looking around the room for loot. Of which you will find 2 daggers, 2 slings, to scrolls of <em>shield</em>, 2g, 30c, 2 vials of alchemist's fire, and 3 potions of <em>cure light wounds</em> to divvy up amongst yourselves.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Heroes of Azeroth: IC thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Admiral J</strong> on <strong>25-02-2011, 06:04:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"As I reckon I'm the only arcanist at this here shindig, I'll gladly take one of those scrolls as my share of the loot," Aldivh offers. "We can sell the other scroll back in Theramore for a few gold and split the kitty."
			</dd>
		</dl>
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