Raid Gone Bad
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				Title: <strong>Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>15-08-2011, 22:17:46</strong>
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				(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/203/6/2/drow_by_felsus-d41cjuv.jpg)<br><br>Falaya sat on her throne. Made of stone, in a large room also with stone walls, this was the center of her power. On the lowest level of the Dungeon of Lost Souls, the Dark Elf turned Queen was the leader of countless creatures inhabiting the place.<br><br>The room itself had several torture items in it. Everything from chains, whips, cages and even more exotic devices. As a sorceress, Falaya had found the perfect opportunity when she discovered a spell allowing her to talk to, and control monsters. She had made this dungeon her home, and along with her monster pets, she lured adventurers inside, only to capture and torture them.<br><br>At her side, one of the many creatures under her command sat there, on the floor. A Kath hound, a vicious looking dog with horns and a spiked tail, growled with pleasure as the Queen rubbed its belly. "I know you're eager for more preys, my pretty. Don't worry, I have a feeling a new group of adventurers will arrive shortly. After all, everyone thinks this place is filled with treasures, and there's always some fools willing to risk coming to look for it." She took good care of her creatures, and allowed them complete freedom on the foolish adventurers, usually keeping just one or two for herself, the ones she found to be most juicy, most rebellious.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>16-08-2011, 09:02:26</strong>
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				Keira sat in the tavern, waiting for the other adventurers to show up.&nbsp; She wasn't the only one that wanted to go to this dungeon and see what sort of treasures it might hold, and was able to find a few other adventurers.&nbsp; Sure, more people meant less treasure for each of them, but it also meant being a little safer.&nbsp; She hadn't met most of the group that was supposed to go yet, however; only a few members.&nbsp; They said they were going to meet up here before heading out, so she was stuck waiting for them to show up.<br><br>She herself had always been ready, of course.&nbsp; Life on the plains meant you were always ready to pick up and move on.&nbsp; She was wearing what her tribe considered customary clothing, though it seemed most of the people in here weren't used to someone showing quite so much skin.&nbsp; Her kind didn't rely on real armor, their skin often being tough enough to withstand attacks that would seriously wound a normal man.&nbsp; Tribal markings along her stomach and arms were clearly visible; to anyone not familiar with the wolf-people, they were simply decorations, though to her they were a clear marking of her name and position in her clan.<br><br>She sighed as the tavern started to fill up more.&nbsp; Being raised in the open, she wasn't used to large crowds, or lots of noise.&nbsp; Her ears twitched in annoyance as more and more people entered.&nbsp; Still, as much as she hated cities like this, they always had enough ale to go around, and she figured the drinks were worth the annoyance of being in a place like this.&nbsp; For now, at least.&nbsp; Hopefully someone else would show up soon and they could be on their way.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>abandoneddolly</strong> on <strong>16-08-2011, 10:45:53</strong>
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				Reign stepped into the tavern, she was wearing a light brown cloak that hid her appearance, and went over her face hiding most of it, except for her pale lips, and a few strands of dark brown hair . On her back was a quiver of arrows , and her bow, crossed with a large staff. Hidden in her boots, and on the belt of her amour under her cloak where multiple small daggers. <br><br>Her eyes swept the bar from under the hood, looking for the others who said they would meet up here. It was odd for her to actually enter a city, or even more get help from other adventures, but this particular cave was supposed to&nbsp; be filled with all variety of beast, more then one little ranger could handle by herself. The pay out was rumored to be more then split amongst others, and since she figured most would be monster bait anyway, she wouldn't have to have to small of a cut. It wasn't that Reign didn't like people, it was just past experiences had taught her not to trust them to much. <br><br>Slipping through the drunken crowd in the tavern. She saw a girl who looked to be another adventurer. " greetings," She said to the wolf girl as she walked up to her here. " are you heading out to the Dungeon ?"
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				Post by: <strong>Eleah</strong> on <strong>16-08-2011, 13:36:40</strong>
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				Anya slipped quickly through the city streets, her lithe body and graceful legs letting her slip in and out of the hustle and bustle of the evening rush. Her heart throbbed in her chest as she quickened her pace, eagre to arrive on time at this supposed meeting place.<br><br>She had only been on the road for the last three weeks and only in this city since the evening before, but already it seemed this was the opportunity the young woman had been hoping for. The chance at danger, adventure and the promise of riches. Having lived the last few years in a convent, the promise of these filled her young mind with excitement.<br><br>She counted herself lucky that she had even heard that this party was heading out. It was a case of being in the right place at the right time. Anya had bumped into a wolf-girl on entering the town and it had been her that had told her about the planned expedition. Explaining she was learned in healing arts she said she'd tag along, trying to sound casual like she did this all the time, but really buzzing with anticipation.<br><br>Flinching a little at the noise and smell of the tavern, she yet again wound her way through the crowd, doing her best to avoid close contact with many rowdy men that filled the place. Though she wasn't a prude, she was innocent for a girl of eighteen and did her best to hide her slight discomfort. Pale green eyes looked this way and that for the familiar figure of yesterday's wolf-girl and within a few minutes she found her, already with another woman. Smiling shyly, she made her way over.<br><br>"Remember me?" She said brightly to the wolf girl, leaning against her long metal staff and placing her best healing tome on the table infront of them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Niki315</strong> on <strong>16-08-2011, 23:10:46</strong>
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				Natsumi had slept at the tavern over night and spent most of the day meditating.&nbsp; Today was the day she would be leaving with a few other adventurers to explore the dungeon.&nbsp; She would probably be needed to disarm traps and unlock doors and such, but she had no interest in the treasures that lay within.&nbsp; A long time ago one of her ancestors had hidden a scroll detailing a forbidden art in the dungeon.&nbsp; It was in a code that only person had the cipher for, but that was not protection enough for the secrets on the scroll.&nbsp; Today she needed to retrieve it, even if it meant assisting a few others to loot the dungeon for it.<br><br>Natsumi dressed in a dark red tunic with an orange ribbon holding it closed.&nbsp; Underneath was a fishnet body stocking that could help hold equipment in place discreetly.&nbsp; After assembling her equipment she walked down the stairs to the common room.&nbsp; <br><br>There was a wolf girl and two other girls collected at a table, clearly an assembly of adventurers.&nbsp; "Greetings.&nbsp; Is this the group heading to the dungeon?"
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				Post by: <strong>Miyu</strong> on <strong>17-08-2011, 00:49:23</strong>
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				Alexis walked inside the bar and looked around, her entire figure was very threatening almost scary. A shield was on her back with a crossed up sign of the kingdom indicating that she did not longer worked for them. Walking up to the bar she ordered a mug of ale, it was more than enough for her to drink while she identified the rest of the people. Her sword was perfectly taken care off, it was obvious the woman took care of all of her equipment. When the mug of ale was placed on the counter she drank it all in one go. She relaxed on the counter as she waited for someone to talk to her about the mission, she knew the party that was going to the castle was supposed to be here. She could identify some of them, some people who could make a adventurer. She relaxed a bit, she ordered another mug of ale as she hummed to herself waiting for someone to talk to her. If nobody would do so she would go on her own after all the reward was great and she had the experience. 
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				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>17-08-2011, 01:44:48</strong>
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				A large Ogre came into Falaya's throne room. He barely fit through the door. He looked annoyed, or angry, although he pretty much always had that look, but the Queen knew something was bothering him. "What's the matter, Goruk?" The Ogre grumbled. "Too long since we torture adventurers. Me want more to torture. Me want adventurers!" Falaya couldn't hold back a chuckle.<br><br>She got up from her seat and went in front of the Ogre, patting his arm. "Don't worry, Goruk. I have a feeling a new group is going to head on this way very soon. Then, you'll have all the adventurers you want." The Ogre looked down at Falaya then groped her breasts with a large hand, making the Queen gasp in surprise. "Will the adventurers have big boobs like yours? Goruk like big boobs." The Ogre was not very discipline, but Falaya tolerated his rude manner because he was a strong and efficient fighter. "Yes, Goruk, I'm sure some of them will have big breasts."<br><br>She pushed his hand away, Goruk taking a saddened look, then went back to sit on her throne. "Now go, patrol the halls, and don't let anyone pass you." Goruk grumbled again then left.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Sabre</strong> on <strong>17-08-2011, 13:13:32</strong>
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				Staring down the half-wit creature trying to shove his way through the smaller entrance, Vraad brook no idiocy today as he let himself into Falaya's chamber.&nbsp; He looked around for the lizard chief and unfortunately found himself alone for now.&nbsp; The witch queen was always easier to deal with when she had both of them to divide her forward attentions.&nbsp; He already regretted answering her daily summons to report on activity in his caves and, once again, come empty-handed with nothing to offer her in tribute.&nbsp; The orc chief, in principle though not officially ever since Falaya subdued him with her magic,&nbsp; was a head shorter than the pet ogre that patrolled the caves just outside her throne room of torture.&nbsp; But he could almost match the stupid beast in strength, and what he lacked in brawn he made up for with a sharp if arrogant mind.&nbsp; Had he been in a room of human and elven adventurers he would seem monstrous in comparison, but compared to Falaya's magic he felt powerless.&nbsp; And angry.<br><br>"You called for me, Falaya?" he grumbled in disrespect, still refusing to bow or respect any niceties despite recognizing her as the new 'orc' chief.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>18-08-2011, 05:45:40</strong>
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				Falaya chucked at his arrival. "Ah, if it isn't my *other* favorite Orc!" She motioned for him to come near. "So how is life in the dungeon treating you? Not too bored? Did you demolish another wall recently?" She loved to tease him. She controlled him but she knew how he despised that. He wished to control the dungeon, to be ruler over the other creatures, but she knew he wasn't Orc enough to do it. And her spell prevented him from hurting her unless she wished it.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>18-08-2011, 07:08:35</strong>
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				Keira smiled and nodded at the other adventurers joining her.&nbsp; "Hey there, everyone.&nbsp; Looks like we've got a nice little group going.&nbsp; I hope none of you are afraid of the scary monsters," she said with a grin.&nbsp; She waved over one of the serving girls, grabbing another mug of ale for herself and quickly downing half of it.&nbsp; Several empty mugs on the table showed that this wasn't her first, and her attitude made it likely that it wouldn't be her last, either.<br><br>"I hope you're all ready for a fight," she said, a little more seriously.&nbsp; "I heard there's plenty of monsters in there.&nbsp; Nothing I couldn't take care of myself, of course, but I suppose I can let the rest of you tag along," she said.&nbsp; The tone of her voice, and the alcohol, made it difficult to tell if she was really serious about her boasting, or just trying to show off.&nbsp; "By the way, my name's Keira.&nbsp; How about the rest of you?"
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				Post by: <strong>abandoneddolly</strong> on <strong>18-08-2011, 15:39:13</strong>
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				Reign watched as others gathered around the wolf girl, other adventers ready to go into the dungeon. She took stock of everyone, the first girl she saw looked young, naive and Innocent, characteristics that would probably get her killed. The second looked like she might be a thief or something, but she couldn't really tell, she didn't seem treasure hungry, but more like she was on an important mission.The third one looked like a warrior of some kind, from the emblem on her shield she belonged or had belonged to some kingdoom, she most likely had a lot of experience fighting. Then their was the wolf girl, the leader of the excavation and she already seemed very drunk. <br><br>Reign didn't touch any of the ale herself. She wanted to stay as alert as she could for the mission ahead.&nbsp; She adjusted her cloak, and leaned against the wall of the tavern. " Reign." She said her name in a soft voice that could easily be lost in the tavern. It didn't matter much to her though, if they knew her name or not. All she wanted to do was go in there&nbsp; get what loot she could and b e back on her way to the forest. 
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				Post by: <strong>Niki315</strong> on <strong>18-08-2011, 16:46:45</strong>
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				At first, Natsumi was beginning to think that this group wouldn't stand a chance.&nbsp; How long before this group was working against each other for more loot?&nbsp; Natsumi intended to say out of treasure squabbles, but that would only do so much for keeping her supposed allies from self-destructing.&nbsp; If the rumors were true, the dungeon was filled with monsters, more than a few of which, they might need to work together to kill.&nbsp; Natsumi was just glad that she was trained in stealth and could hide even in the faintest of shadows should the need arise.<br><br>Keira looked to be taking initiative, introducing herself and trying to get the others to do the same.&nbsp; The next girl was quiet, quiet enough to miss if you weren't listening for her.&nbsp; Natsumi figured introducing herself couldn't hurt and gave the others her name.&nbsp; afterward, she looked over to Alexis in her armor, sitting away from the group.&nbsp; In an attempt to beckon her over she made eye contact and nodded as if they knew each other.&nbsp; In a way, one warrior could always pick out another, though there was no difficulty when one was wearing armor.&nbsp; But Natsumi could tell that this one was not as green as the others, which was why she hoped this armored warrior was up for joining the little group.
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				Post by: <strong>Miyu</strong> on <strong>18-08-2011, 20:51:51</strong>
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				Alexis heard the others in the group starting to gather but she stayed in the same place. Noticing the woman looking at her and motioning her to come over made her laugh. This was a group of people that she could bet never tasted true battle, never saw or felt how the flesh of the enemy felt on the blade. Standing up she proved to be taller than anybody expected, her expression fearless and calm, "Alexis, former commander general of the kingdom". She walked to the rest of the group and eyed them one by one, if the rumors were true then with this group she would not survive one hour in battle, it was better than nothing. She looked at Keira and shook her head, "You are so willing to go into battle with monsters? let me tell you one thing you should never be so anxious to fight. Monsters are creatures that would trick you in order to get you, none of you should underestimate the damn creatures". She placed her shield on the ground and pulled up a sleve from her top, a very nasty scar was all over her arm, it looked to be the scar of four claws almost tearing her arm off, "This was done by a simple monster not five feet tall". She shook her head and sighed walking back to the seat and ordering another mug as she went back to the group.<br><br>She looked at each one of them, some of them had some experience with battle most likely with another human. She looked at them and especially at the girl that had nodded her studying them up and down. Taking a deep breath she calmed herself down as she forced a smile, "Who of you have experience with fighting monsters?". She was wondering who had some sort of experience in battle with them, if none of them had then she would need to take the leadership of this group.
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				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>19-08-2011, 11:08:38</strong>
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				&nbsp; As the ogre tromped out to patrol the halls, A slate grey tail uncoiled from the wail too catch his ankle from behind and jerk him to the ground.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; Resuming his usual green-brown patter of coloration, Sissithiss hissed at Goruk, "Mind your manner before our Queen, brute."&nbsp; Both eyes swiveled forwards to glare at the ogre, and he grinned, showing row on row of fangs.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; Then the lizard man stalked down the hall towards the lady's chambers.&nbsp; He was nude, as was necessary to use his natural camouflage, and his half flaccid member hung most of the way down to his knee.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; The monster moved into the dark elf's room and dropped to one knee.&nbsp; His head lowed, but his eyes swivelled up her powerful legs and tight waist.&nbsp; Unlike many beings in the dungeon, he understood that his need to submit to this beautiful woman were the result of a magical compulsion bearing down on his will.&nbsp; He could not resist it...&nbsp; At least, not much.&nbsp; That aroused him as much as it angered him.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; "My mistress.&nbsp; I have news."&nbsp; <br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>19-08-2011, 11:13:22</strong>
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				Across the inn, a nude lizard girl pressed her chest against the russet red tiles.&nbsp; Her big breasts ballooned out beneath her chest, and her tail held still as the rest of her, hooked around the chimney for extra steadiness.&nbsp; <br><br>Krisssna--one of the few girls of her species--would have spent more time as a powerful lizard's concubine than a warrior--probably that of Sissithiss himself--if it were not for her particular skill at the art of chameleonic camoflouge.&nbsp; Her entire body perfectly matched the appearce of the tile roof save for her eyes, and those were lazily half lidded as she watched other adventuring girls entering the tavern.&nbsp; She'd reported to her king this morning that adventurer's were gathering, and now she witnessed them gathering through the window.&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-08-2011, 17:56:43</strong>
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				Falaya saw the lizard come in and smiled. This was another of her most powerful creatures, but this one was more obedient, less rebellious. She stood up and went in front of him, patting him on the head. "What have you to report, my dear?" she asked him in a gentle, almost sensual voice.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>abandoneddolly</strong> on <strong>19-08-2011, 22:58:58</strong>
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				Reign stayed leaned against he wall, as the other women asked if they had any experience killing monsters. She had some, this wasn' t her first adventure, and sometimes monsters would wonder into her forest to be slaughtered.&nbsp; She made a habit of killing any she could see to make up for the family she lost to beast years ago. She knew they could be vicious. She had a few scars hidden under her cloak to prove it, but she wasn't going to boast. They didn't need to know about her experience. " when are we heading out?" She asked. 
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				Post by: <strong>Snake</strong> on <strong>20-08-2011, 18:41:09</strong>
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				Sanosuke was in Falaya's throne room as well, leaning up against a nearby support pillar with his wings folded around him like a cloak, the "thumbs" of them hooking together like a broach or clasp.&nbsp; His long dark green tail swishing in the dust of the cavern as he watched what was going on.&nbsp; He knew of the adventurers that had come here before. He was one of them; having been drug along as "bait" since nobody would miss him back home.&nbsp; Sano had betrayed the group to Falaya in exchange for leniency if not freedom.&nbsp; The half-dragon was also kin to the lizardman tribes that lived there, however distantly and had some friends among them as well as other monsters. Something he'd never had before: acceptance for being different and more powerful.&nbsp; <br><br>He was extremely stubborn and had such a draconic sense of self; he was nearly immune to all but her most powerful enchantments.&nbsp; "I want their strongest one first. She would bear powerful offspring." He grinned wickedly at the others upon hearing news of adventurers.&nbsp; "That is, if you'll allow me to have her Queen Falaya." Sano smirked at her roguishly, his armored tail snapping against the ground with a heavy "thump" in his excitment.
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				Post by: <strong>Niki315</strong> on <strong>20-08-2011, 18:54:28</strong>
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				When Alexis came over, Natsumi was certain this was the right move.&nbsp; Alexis had experience leading soldiers in battle.&nbsp; Adventurers were a completely different lot, but knowing that someone among them had tactical knowledge would be somewhat comforting.&nbsp; Alexis was also a hardass, which was good.&nbsp; She had earned that right with the scars on her body.&nbsp; Listening to Alexis' warnings intensified her resolve.&nbsp; Natsumi had fought monsters before.&nbsp; Her village was created to protect the region from them moving in from the North, and occasionally they would travel across the land to stop monsters wreaking havoc elsewhere.&nbsp; But she had never been in a dungeon before.&nbsp; The monsters would have a huge advantage knowing the terrain and choke points, plus the fact that the adventuring party would probably need torches to see.&nbsp; They would need to be at their best to take on the monsters.&nbsp; "I have had experience with fighting monsters before, but I am weary about fighting them on their grounds."&nbsp; It was looking like time to go was swiftly approaching.&nbsp; If they waited too much longer their excursion would require them to travel during nightfall, which was an unnecessary risk.
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				Post by: <strong>Miyu</strong> on <strong>20-08-2011, 19:49:22</strong>
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				Alex shook her head as she look outside, it was already night and the party was not nearly as ready. "I am resting tonight, all those who want to come with me meet me at the gate of the town and before the sun is up so we can get on our way". She walked outside the bar without any further words, she did not needed to speak much, if nobody came then she would go on her own she had experience that way after all. She walked to her small room and threw her shield besides the bed. Taking off her armor was as simple as unhooking a clasp on her armor and letting it fall with a big thud. Jumping on the bed she looked at the ceiling and thought about the adventure.
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				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>21-08-2011, 03:28:48</strong>
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				Keira looked at Alex's scar, then smiled slightly.&nbsp; "Hah, only five feet tall?&nbsp; I've been fighting monsters that big since I was six!" she said with a laugh.&nbsp; "Besides, all a messy scar means is that you were too slow to dodge out of the way."&nbsp; Turning to the rest of the group, she downed the rest of her ale before continuing.&nbsp; "Really, you all have nothing to worry about as long as I'm there.&nbsp; You may not see much of the world living in a town like this, but I've been traveling since I was a pup, and not just to different cities.&nbsp; Fighting monsters is a daily routine for us."<br><br>When Alex suggested they head out early in the morning, Keira nodded.&nbsp; "Sure thing, but you better not keep me waiting," she said, downing even more ale.&nbsp; Once she was done, she tossed a few coins onto the table and stood up.&nbsp; "See you all in the morning," she said with a wave and walked off.&nbsp; Anyone that paid attention to how she walked would see that, despite her boisterous attitude and having recently downed several drinks, her walk didn't even have as much as a stagger, as if she wasn't actually drunk at all... or at least, she was used to being this drunk, enough to not have it impair her movements.<br><br>The next morning, just as she said, she was sitting on a rock near the town gates, waiting for the rest of the group to show up.&nbsp; Predictably, she was also holding onto a mug, and a small barrel was sitting on the ground next to her.
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				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>21-08-2011, 03:35:29</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=116491.msg5092525#msg5092525">Quote from: Snake on 20-08-2011, 18:41:09</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Sanosuke was in Falaya's throne room as well, leaning up against a nearby support pillar with his wings folded around him like a cloak, the "thumbs" of them hooking together like a broach or clasp.&nbsp; His long dark green tail swishing in the dust of the cavern as he watched what was going on.&nbsp; He knew of the adventurers that had come here before. He was one of them; having been drug along as "bait" since nobody would miss him back home.&nbsp; Sano had betrayed the group to Falaya in exchange for leniency if not freedom.&nbsp; The half-dragon was also kin to the lizardman tribes that lived there, however distantly and had some friends among them as well as other monsters. Something he'd never had before: acceptance for being different and more powerful.&nbsp; <br><br>He was extremely stubborn and had such a draconic sense of self; he was nearly immune to all but her most powerful enchantments.&nbsp; "I want their strongest one first. She would bear powerful offspring." He grinned wickedly at the others upon hearing news of adventurers.&nbsp; "That is, if you'll allow me to have her Queen Falaya." Sano smirked at her roguishly, his armored tail snapping against the ground with a heavy "thump" in his excitment.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Falaya stood up and shook her head, then spoke in an amused tone while smiling. "Now now, you know how it works. You get whoever you capture. If you are strong enough to go after their strongest, then you can play with them as much as you want. Your fellow creatures are just as much your competition as the adventurers will be."<br><br>Then, a small goblin came in and bowed down deeply. "Mistress! Our scouts report some movements in town. It seems as if a group of adventurers set up for the night and is preparing to move. The scout thinks they will head this way." Falaya's smile grew. "Excelent! Now go prepare yourselves, both of you!" She then returned to her throne and sat down.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>abandoneddolly</strong> on <strong>21-08-2011, 06:35:19</strong>
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				Reign sighed when she found out they would not head out until morning. It would mean spending the night somewhere, and she was eager to&nbsp; get this done. She left the tavern quickly, and found a place outside of town to set up camp and sleep. Outside at night may be dangerous, but she would rather fight off creatuers then trust to sleep around her own kindred anyday. As the sun began to break across the dark sky, she got up and walked to the town gate. Soon the adventure would truly start, and treasure would be hers. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Hyena</strong> on <strong>21-08-2011, 06:57:57</strong>
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				Their benefactor was at the inn as well having called these brave and noble adventurers to action in raiding the dungeons and removing the beasts that had been plaguing the town. He was a young male in his late twenties wearing simplistic robes of royal blue with green trim. His black hair was cut short and he had blue eyes that seemed to just show wisdom and intellect beyond most men. Calmly he was sipping his ale waiting for them to finish their preparations and be off after they had his map to get into the ruins as well as a few notes about the surrounding areas to be made aware of. He would have the map on the table clutched in hand as his patience erodes very slowly over time. <strong>"Hmm.. I do hope that they have not forgotten the down payment on this is only part of the reward and not all of it."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>21-08-2011, 07:48:52</strong>
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				Sissithis smiled and kissed the dark elf slowly on the palm.&nbsp; ""The goblins don't know the half of it, my mistress."&nbsp; <br><br>He boldly grazed the pulse point over her wrist with his tongue before finishing, "I will soon bring you a treasure that I'm certain will make you wish to reward me...&nbsp; personally."&nbsp; <br><br>He stepped back, bowed low, then moved to leave with crisp, military precision.&nbsp; <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>21-08-2011, 07:51:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Falaya smiled as he left. He had been bold, and she liked that. She knew that her spell prevented him from doing anything to her unless she wanted it, but she felt turned on by the monster's defiant claim. She brought a hand down to her panties, and slipped it inside, slowly caressing her pussy as he left.<br><br>"I'm sure you will.." she said in a sensual tone.<br><br>She couldn't wait for the adventurers to get there.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sabre</strong> on <strong>21-08-2011, 08:38:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vraad could respect the lizard chief - he always had since their tribes first met and clashed.&nbsp; The half-dragon was something else, yet another stranger in their caves, and the tall orc kept his eyes forward not wishing to give anyone but the lizard and witch queen his attention.&nbsp; So there was another raid coming their way?&nbsp; He had little trust to place in the goblin wretches but Sithisiss confirmed the rumor in his own way, likely having sent out one of his spies himself.&nbsp; The lizard welcomed Falaya more than he did, and thus was trusted with that sort of freedom that Vraad wanted.&nbsp; But the witch knew the orc chief well, and knew how he would use any chance he had to either escape the caves with his tribe or summon 'relatives' to help him overthrow her.<br><br>"Is this why you called for me?" he spoke gruffly, watching her usual exhibitionism with the usual amount of restraint.&nbsp; The last thing he wanted was to be forced to please her, humiliated again.&nbsp; "Then my men will be ready...&nbsp; I'm sure the lizardmen have their traps, but we orcs will face them head on.&nbsp; And I expect the privilege to take prisoners for myself.&nbsp; Half for my tribe, the other half will be delivered here to you.&nbsp; I'm sure the Lizard has something similar in mind?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Miyu</strong> on <strong>21-08-2011, 09:55:35</strong>
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				She slept for a few hours since that was all that she needed. She had her stuff ready the night before to go out to the dungeon whenever it was settled. Waking up she yawned and took a glass of water and drank it all rather quickly. Putting her armor back in she looked herself at the mirror and smirked today she would get her vengeance against those monsters. With a sigh she walked out of her room and slowly walked into the gate of the town, in there she saw a person already waiting for her. With a smirk on her face she walked up to the gate and sat down resting her back on the gatedoor as she waited for the rest to appear.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Niki315</strong> on <strong>22-08-2011, 23:57:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The night passed quickly, and Natsumi only slept through part of it.&nbsp; The rest of the time she practiced her form and meditated.&nbsp; When it was&nbsp; nearly dawn she left her room to wait at the gate for the other adventurers.&nbsp; Two were already waiting.&nbsp; Natsumi took that as a good sign.&nbsp; She hoped no one had thought to go ahead on their own.&nbsp; She was not in the mood to find a corpse where she could have had an ally.&nbsp; She had heard that dungeon fighting was very different than what she was used to, which made her assume it would be far more dangerous.&nbsp; In the dungeon were monsters that were used to fighting adventurers.&nbsp; Not only that, but it was in territory that the monsters were familiar with, and treacherous to adventurers.&nbsp; It would not be an easy fight with allies, and it would be an even harder fight alone.&nbsp; This didn't make Natsumi nervous, only cautious.&nbsp; She would not be taking any foolish risks for a job this important.&nbsp; She would not end up dead in the attempt to retrieve her clan's scroll.&nbsp; She promised herself as she silently approached the others and leaned against the wall.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Eleah</strong> on <strong>23-08-2011, 15:21:38</strong>
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				Anya gasped as the light of the candle perched on her desk went out, the wick burnt out into a pool of melted wax. Illuminated now by dawning sun as it crept through the window, she realised she'd been awake most of the night. The young woman shook her head, she'd been reading a long time now, practically since their impromptu meeting had ended and the various adventurers had gone their separate ways to prepare. For Anya this meant poring over her tomes and scrolls, doing her best to memorise some of the more complex enchantments and healing lays that she'd never thought she'd need before. But it seemed since she had run away from the Abbey, her life was full of unexpected surprises and she was determined to be ready. Especially in the company of what she took for hardened adventurers.<br><br>She realised though that the time for study was over and she must prepare now to leave and put her magic into practice. With a grimace she shut shut her books and rolled up some scrolls, lifting only one light book to bring with her; <em>Libri Lux Lucis: A Treatise on Light Magic</em>. Next she slipped her lithe form out of her gown and put on a pair of tan, cloth tights. Over this she threw a bottle green tunic and over this still she wrapped a leather tunic. It wasn't much in the way of protection but it was all she had at the moment. Finally she wrapped her green travelling cloak around her, fastening it at the neck. Slipping her mother's jeweled dagger into the belt at her waist, she picked up her elegant metal staff and was ready to go.<br><br>Out in the misty, morning street her breath condensed, but Anya was determined to not show any weakness amongst the party as she strode quickly to join the few of them that already waited at the gates. She slipped in amongst their number quietly, murmuring a quiet "Morning all" and stifling a yawn.<br><br>"Will the journey to the dungeon be far?" She asked curiously, cocking her head at the others. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Snake</strong> on <strong>23-08-2011, 18:35:47</strong>
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				Sanosuke met Falaya's response with a shrug and felt the animosity from Vraad and momentarily bared his fangs at the orc before starting for the exit. He had things to prepare for. "That is if your bumbling men can even do damage to them Tuskmouth." He shot at the orc before exiting and proceeded throught he caverns of the dungeon.&nbsp; He was going straight to his own private lair that he'd secured by another prisoner he'd long sense done away with that enchanted the area around it with a spell that would alarm him if anyone broke it's border.&nbsp; It also attempt to ward off the other monsters to keep them away from his private quarters.&nbsp; <br><br>His lair was also shaped by that same prisoner a couple years back to be more spacious as well. It was actually partially filled with an acid pool with an island in the center of it and a vertical shaft that lead to open air. He'd had it made this way to facilitate his flight abilities, and his immunity to acid to provide defense.&nbsp; His treasure pile was still fairly small by dragon-standards but fairly good for an adventurer's.&nbsp; Most of it stuff he'd claimed from other people that'd tried to topple Falaya and that he'd wrested from the other monsters.&nbsp; For the time being he'd activate his lair ward to generate an illusionary terrain type of effect to conceal the acid "moat" around his island as well as create a mild breeze that would dissipate any attempt to at concealment by magically generated fog or the like.<br><br>"Let them come them." he said and began to spread bits of coins in the passage leading to the cavern to lure them in. LIke breadcrumbs.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>23-08-2011, 23:35:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keira smiled at Anya.&nbsp; "What, are we getting you up too early?" she asked as the girl yawned, taking another drink from her mug and filling it from the keg again.&nbsp; "It's not too far from here.&nbsp; The walk will do a good job of waking you up."<br><br>As the sun began to rise, she stood up and turned to face the whole group.&nbsp; "Well, it's sunrise, so I say it's time to head off.&nbsp; Anyone that's not here yet will just have to run and catch up to us."&nbsp; She picked up her bag and shouldered it, leaving the mug and keg on the ground where she was sitting.&nbsp; She pulled out her whip from the bag, giving it a few experimental lashes before coiling it again, this time hooking it to her belt, in easy reach.&nbsp; "Let's go!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>25-08-2011, 22:32:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Falaya hadn't gone back to her seat yet that another orc came in, one that kept thinking himself as chief. She sighed and sat, looking at him. "How about you stop thinking about the lizards as your contest and instead focus on capturing adventurers, honey? Make yourself useful and go patrol the hallways." The Drow Queen loved to tease her creatures, knowing they couldn't do anything about it.<br><br>The dungeon itself was fairly big, like a maze underground, made of hallways and many rooms. Most rooms were empty, although some were used by the creatures as living quarters or prisons for their captives. There were also traps of all types, including spikes and hidden holes, and some less lethal ones using ropes.<br><br>The entrance was fairly visible in the side of a sinister looking mountain, clear for all to enter. Of course few dared. The chains, skulls and blood stain on the entrance wall was warning enough to make most people turn back. But there were adventurers, those brave enough to keep going. And those were the ones Falaya and her creatures waited for.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Miyu</strong> on <strong>25-08-2011, 23:30:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexis nodded and stood up straight as she started to walk out of the gate, "The place should not be far, just a couple of hours away from here". She sighed and looked forward as flashbacks started to appear on her head, she needed to protect a little girl, she was going to get pounded by monsters. She made the girl take her shield and hide under it as she battled the monsters. She needed to be careful to not let the monsters draw their attention back to the girl but one of them did and charged to attack the shield. Alexis had no choice but to use her own body as a shield and get the scratch that she had on her back. If the girl who pretended she knew all about monsters knew the truth she would shut up. Ever since that day she had no idea what the girl did or if the girl was even alive. She looked to be deep in thought as she walked along the path not hearing the others much and lost in her own little world of memories.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>26-08-2011, 06:14:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				AT the back of the fetish-filled cavern, the way forewards broke up into four large cracks, none of them too small.&nbsp; One allowed ascent into the mountain in a sort of cramped, steep stair.&nbsp; Another dropped into the depths quickly and sharply, but two others moved deeper into the darkness, emerging to the right and left.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Melkart</strong> on <strong>26-08-2011, 20:19:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				News that adventurers were coming arrived and he was already feeling that tension that filled him before the hunt. Aldwulf paced the narrow corridor sniffing the air in the darkness. Nothing yet, but soon, soon they would be there, he knew. The queen has announced it and she was never wrong. Aldwulf was in his more humanlike form, a tall man, hairy and strong, he liked this form before the hunt, it helped him to think, his other form, the wild one, the real one, the one that had been born out of the dreams of a forest now destroyed by the axe and the torch, that form was not for thinking or planning, that form was for killing and lusting.<br><br>Soon he would don that form and become himself. He would lose himself in that fury. Yes, he would. She was always right, they had to be coming.<br><br>That she was always right was a good and a bad thing. It was a bad thing because it meant that she was right when she captured him and forced him to obey her. Gods knew that it should have been otherwise, the dark one that he called "queen" should have fallen to his claw and should have been taken. But she was right when she said that she wielded a power that bound him to her will.<br><br>But that she was always right was a good thing too. Because when she said that prey was coming, prey came.<br><br>Adwulf waited.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Raid Gone Bad</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>31-08-2011, 08:35:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keira looked around at the paths before her, curious where each one would lead... and more importantly, which one would lead to the most treasure.&nbsp; Not hearing much input from the rest of the group, she finally settled on the path that branched to the right.&nbsp; "I say we go this way first," she said.&nbsp; Not giving the rest of the party much chance to reply, she marched forward, cautiously looking around, her whip uncoiled and ready.
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