Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.
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				Title: <strong>Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>05-06-2012, 23:35:33</strong>
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				The Happy Bard was noisy, the hum of conversation, the shouted orders to the harassed serving maids and the smell of old sick, cooking aromas and unwashed people as you entered. Just you're typical tavern in the warehouse district of Greenport.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Your contact is sat in a corner, his back to the wall, a hat with a black feather on the table, the agreed signal. Gnawing on a chicken leg he looked up as you approached but continued eating. He does not inspire a great deal of confidence a thin wiry body encased in leather armour that looked stained and well used. In fact his general demeanor reminds you of a rat especially with the little beady eyes and somewhat pinched face.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Looking you over he gestures to the empty seats with the chicken leg before dropping the now empty bone onto the table. Taking a swig of his ale he regarded the pair of you. In a soft voice intended to be lost in the general noise he spoke. "I ask for support and what do they send me? Newbies fresh from their mama's tit."<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shaking his head as if in regret, "Have to do I suppose, OK, here it is. We are meeting a man, he will give me a scroll, I will look at it, give him a bag. Then we will go to the harbor and pass on the scroll to our contact aboard the Silver Spray. Got that?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>14-06-2012, 02:01:10</strong>
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				When Chloe and Sethi entered the tavern, the guardian took the lead.&nbsp; Chloe's regal beauty tended to draw attention wherever they went, but in a dive like this it brought about the worst kind of notice.&nbsp; Sethi, on the other hand, is more used to this kind of place than she'd like to admit.&nbsp; <br><br>When they met the contact, she was slightly revolted... of course, he was not the most vile man she'd seen at one of these taverns, not by a long shot.&nbsp; It's the rat-like features that did it.&nbsp; She kept her hand on her rapier hilt this time... not a nervous tick, but an outright readiness.&nbsp; <br><br>Glancing over to meet Chloe's gaze, she lifts her eyebrow to clearly emote her skepticism that the mission-- if called that-- would be nearly so simple.&nbsp; She scans the crowd again, eavesdropping on conversations, and generally seeking out anything that is not as it should be.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>14-06-2012, 04:38:57</strong>
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				Sethi seemed more at home when meeting the contact for some reason that confused Chloe, surely this is a place one would be more anxious. Hmm Sethi knew things of the world Chloe didn't, such a shame those who were worldly seldom parted their wisdom.<br><br>Perhaps what was worldly was feelings that cant the expressed.<br><br>After taking a moment to settle her robes and give the man attention, both of them adopted the table their contact sat at impatiently. He seemed disappointed seeing to green-skins.<br><br>"Wait for a man, you inspect a scroll he gives you, if it seems right to you, you give him a bag in exchange, errand the scroll to a ship called the silver spray and everyone is happy. Got it"<br><br>The sorceress nodded her head in a bird like fashion and talked in a breathy whisper. <br>So we all blend in and look like everything feels normal and ... well everything will go sloothly.<br><br>The sorceress brushed her hand through her hair nervously. It seemed sitting waiting for action felt foolish. One surely should be on their feet right ? Not prone cornered.<br><br>"Actually I have an idea.. Sethi as best you can try and have your form between him and trouble, play with a dagger, just toy with it whittle something, just have it ready and shrug every now and then... Im actually stop listening to me, I feel you have a better idea of what to do than I do."<br><br>Chloe talked quickly when nervous, often second guessing her thoughts. When she was calm she never sort to direct or control anyone or give suggestions. You knew her heart wasnt in the comments, she was scared, it was her way of trying to be brave. It didnt work.<br><br>"I will um, sit opposite acting all snobbish and aloof, and try and fathom his motives, oh nice to meet you by the way I am Chloe, and my friend as you have gathered is Sethi, and you are ? "<br><br>Chloe outstrethed her hand in an offer of a shake. A hand which was trembling obviously.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>14-06-2012, 22:37:13</strong>
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				&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The man listened to the Chloe in growing disbelief compounded with amazement when she offered her hand. “Where you dropped on your head when you where young? Sit down and shut up, you are drawing everyone’s attention.”<br>Which as Sethi from her observations could tell, some of the men looking at them had moved on from the normal mentally strip and screw to wondering what they where up to.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“My name is Titan, yes I know my mother either had hopes or was drunk as a skunk when she named me.” He looked at Sethi seemingly having put Chloe in the village idiot box. “You seem to at least have a clue, the meeting is up stairs, long corridor, four doors two either side window at the end of the corridor our room is first door on the right go and check it out.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It seemed that he had used this tavern previously by the way that he described the upper floor. Then he glanced at Chloe, “You show a bit of tit or leg get peoples attention on you and not your partner.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Upstairs is as described, long corridor two doors each side in pairs facing each other, badly lit by two lanterns hanging on the ceiling between each pair. From the first left hand door there can be heard murmuring voices and a rhythmic thump of a headboard. The furthest two doors are quiet and the window is ajar.</div></div>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>15-06-2012, 05:08:23</strong>
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				<br>Chloe's lips thinned but she nodded her head slowly "Fair enough Titan" and rested one hand on her group members shoulder briefly and stood up from the table<br><br>"A distraction for others while you do do your thing I guess is what is in order" she said in a whisper, her mouth facing them both away from the crowd.<br><br>Then her eyes seemed to smile as she walked to the bar.<br><br>"I am here to check if any class exists in this tavern, I was wondering if any care to dance with me, the best one gets to see something most men dont, and I will recommend their name to any lady I meet who ventures nearby. You all know women like to talk, sometimes it can work for your benfit. They also get a gold coin for their trouble."<br><br>She then smiled looking about trying to pose in a manner suitable for the establishment.<br><br>"A little bit of song could help, remember this isn't to bed me but others I send here if they can prove their feet are light and with rythym, its ladies way of testing technique with more intimate matters"<br><br>She winked to the crowed. <br><br>"Another gold coin for the musicians, and lets all be a little feastive shall we ?"<br><br>It was an arrogant statement but flippant and not direct at any, hopefully one that could not get her in trouble, and create the distraction that the other two needed.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>15-06-2012, 22:19:40</strong>
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				Sethi grits her teeth and starts to lean in closer at his harsh tone toward Chloe, but she holds her tongue.&nbsp; His suggestion, of course, sets her on edge-- leaving Chloe here was out of the question.&nbsp; They'd simply have to find another way--<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142244.msg6437684#msg6437684">Quote from: Kate on 15-06-2012, 05:08:23</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Chloe's lips thinned but she nodded her head slowly "Fair enough Titan" and rested one hand on her group members shoulder briefly and stood up from the table<br><br>"A distraction for others while you do do your thing I guess is what is in order" she said in a whisper, her mouth facing them both away from the crowd.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Her mouth doesn't manage to form the protest before she has to silence herself again-- her reluctance to comply is obvious, and her gaze flits back and forth between the man and Chloe.&nbsp; What if someone makes a move against her while Sethi's upstairs?&nbsp; How can she protect the sorceress?<br><br><em>Ninety hells and a bag of rocks, </em> she mutters under her breath.&nbsp; Then, once Chloe begins to speak, she simply swallows the fear down and slides from her chair, keeping her head low as if she cares nothing for the goings on nearby and doesn't care who sees her leave.<br><br>As she moves up the steps, she tries to look natural-- sure, with her gear her gait is heavier on the boards than that of some slip of an elf girl or a diminutive halfling footpad, but it's more essential to seem unworthy of noticing than good at not being noticed.&nbsp; She scans the hall when she turns the corner, pausing long enough to lean partly back and check the stairs for anyone who may be in pursuit.&nbsp; She listens, too, for a moment more, for anything over the rutting couple across the hall from her destination... the darkness and open window are worrisome, to some degree... if what they're exchanging for is a high-value item, then an upstairs window facing a vacant lot would be a hell of a way for an assassin to get in and out.<br><br>Noting this, she dares not draw her rapier just yet, and opts, instead to silently pull two daggers from her waist.&nbsp; She reverses the grip and carries them pressed against her leather gauntlets at the wrists, then creeps to the first door on the right, leans only her upper-body into the doorframe, and places her ear very close to the door-- she hopes not to place her feet into such a place as to give herself away by shadows.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>16-06-2012, 23:36:00</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Silence rippled through the Happy Bard as Chloe spoke and it seemed that all eyes where turned to her. Which as it was her intention was a remarkable success. Nobody seemed to taking any notice of Sethi as she headed up the stairs.&nbsp; Titan for his part looked at Chloe if not admiration then with a grudging respect. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Then from the assembled patrons there came a number of suggestions that as Chloe danced she took off her clothes, that some preferred their dancing to be horizontal. Then came the soft notes of a lute and a voice began to sing softly of being a wandering man. To her left Chloe could see a human man dressed in plain clothing and playing a lute. He lifted his head revealing a weather beaten face and winked at her, “Will you not dance to my tune my lady?”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tankards began to bang on a table full of fur clad barbarians, “Yes dance woman, dance desire for us.” Their voices where guttural but the meaning was clear enough.<br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sethi can hear firstly silence followed by music and chanting drifting up the stairs. To her left she can still hear the headboard but from the door she is listening too came nothing. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Across the corridor the opposite door slowly opens a crack, just enough for an eye to appear and to examine her. The man peering through motions for his companion to continue to bang the headboard against the wall whilst he considers Sethi. An advance scout checking out the room, a sneak thief checking out the room but for a totally different reason?<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For the moment the man was uncertain how to proceed and thus decided to simply continue to observe Sethi.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If Sethi opens the door she will see a simple but clean and functional room. A bed, wardrobe, desk and chair sufficient for the needs of someone seeking rest for the night.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As for the door opening roll a listen check with a DC of 12 for her to either hear the door opening or to become aware of the banging becoming marginally louder.<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>17-06-2012, 02:28:30</strong>
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				<div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>Chloe laughed at the suggestions concerning her clothes but just jigged to an upward beat, one that was more feastive and suitable for those tipsy but not one the involved touching.<br><br>"Perhaps the next lady well, for the moment though a gold coin so all can have one free drink on me." She placed three gold coins on the bar and pointed to each in turn<br><br>"One for the bards, one for all to have a drink the last ... for the dance winner"<br><br>Then began to clap her hands between enterwinging other revealers, often arm in lock swinging to the next.<br><br>"So the wayward woman gypsy first <br>&nbsp; Entered the village dying of thirst<br>&nbsp; When she walzed tavern-small <br>&nbsp; She found it a buzz as if noble-ball"<br><br>The sorceress was careful not to look at the other two she needed to create a distraction to, and as best she could tried to make sense of the bards motives while keeping the room entertained at least for a moment.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><br>-3 gold<br><br>Sense motive: Roll 3, + 5 = 8 (bard)<br>Dance: Dex + 2 Roll 9 = 11&nbsp; (jig)<br>Diplomacy: + 4 + roll 12 = 16 (for the room)<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>17-06-2012, 21:34:08</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">((sorry for the delay on this post.&nbsp; I checked 'show all unread' and this didn't show up... *grumble grumble*))</span><br><br>Distracting as the noise is, Sethi manages to tune it out-- so attuned is she to any noise from within the room on the right, that she doesn't even take notice as the door on the left opens.&nbsp; Sethi raps twice at the door and glances over her shoulder, scanning the open hallway.&nbsp; When there is no answer, she takes a deep breath to steady herself and works the door's simple latch to reveal darkness within.&nbsp; She eases into the doorway, unaware that she is being watched, and calls aloud-- her voice is hushed, but enough to fill the small room.&nbsp; "Hello?"&nbsp; she checks the corners of the dark room, seeing no one, nor any sign of recent disturbance.&nbsp; Puzzled, she leans back into the hallway and closes the door behind her, then sheathes her blades, standing with her hands at her hips.&nbsp; <br><br>She turns to head back for the stairs, intending to report her findings to Titan.&nbsp; If this <i>is</i> a trap, she doesn't see the angle yet.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">At 2012-06-17 14:14:44, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d20a3 Result: 8 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=38715)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>17-06-2012, 23:25:15</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The patrons seemed to take Chloe in good humour, then again free drinks often has that effect in a tavern. The bard listens to the song that Chloe is singing and then picks up the tune strumming along with her. If he had any motive other than wishing to enjoy himself then Chloe is unable to fathom it.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There is laughter as she deftly avoids the clutches of one of the rather drunken barbarians and swings onto the next. Titan keeps one eye on her and the other on the stairs listening for any sound of combat.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;His face relaxed marginally when he sees Sethi coming back down and moving towards their table. It seems that upstairs is safe for the meeting, one less worry. Then his attention is drawn to two male figures in worn clothing entering the room, pausing as they do so to scan the room.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There is a slight hesitation when the leading figure sees Titan and then the pair of them head for the stairs. Titan stands and then indicates with his head for Sethi to wait at the bottom of the stairs. That done he heads over and joins her.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bringing his head down he says softly, “Get your partner and join us.” Then he heads up the stairs and as he steps out of sight of the room he makes sure that his dagger is free in the sheath. One can never be too careful that is his motto.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">As Sethi and Chloe enter the room they will see the two men on one side by the window and Titan standing by the bed seemingly waiting for them.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>18-06-2012, 07:54:30</strong>
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				Sethi follows along gesturing a shrug of general acceptance at Chloe.&nbsp; She does manage to shake her hip once as if to teasingly suggest her appreciative humor at the sorceress' dance, then stifles the grin and files in where Chloe goes, considering herself as much the ward's bodyguard as the sorceress' for the moment.
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				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>18-06-2012, 09:09:20</strong>
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				<br>At seeing the rouge appear at the corner of her eye Chloe then smiles at those she has danced with.<br><br>"Well all of you sober enough to stay on your feet, have done well enough, holding your liquire and moving was what the test was for"<br><br>"Now the musicians can have their laugh for the final phase, see see those still standing dancing on their own as fast as they can play. Whichever they choose as the winner gets the gold coin. The bards then deserve their gold also while the rest of you enjoy your drink on me. But I will recommend all ladies to this place when they are in a festive mood. All of you are worth their attention !" <br><br>Once the bards started playing and eyes were on those jiging madly for gold Chloe slips in side with the rogue to follow her upstairs.<br><br>"Do you need me for a spell Sethi ? How can I help?" the sorceress whispered while following the her friend into the room<br>
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				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>18-06-2012, 23:40:15</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan gave them a nod of acknowledgement as they entered his attention never really leaving the other two in the room. One of them spoke in a rasping voice, “Now we are all here, can we get on with it?” The man’s companion produced a scroll case and offered it Titan.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Put is on the desk.” The man shrugged and then did as he was told. Titan then produced another scroll case, which he placed beside the first one. Then he spoke a single word that seemed to echo around the room. The two men started and began reaching for weapons as Titan spoke.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“It is not a trap, watch, if nothing happens then yours is a fake.” For a moment or two it seemed nothing was going too. And then the scroll cases began to twitch and shake before lifting themselves vertically. The pair then began to rotate around each other, spinning faster and faster until they where a blur.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There was a crack and a burst of golden light followed by the clatter of one scroll case falling back to the table and staying still. Of the other scroll case there was no sign.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“By the foul pits of Bane.” One of the other men spoke as both of them stared at the scroll case. Then the pair of them looked at Titan, “Our money?” Titan nodded and smiled before producing a bag, which he passed over to the spokesman.&nbsp; With a word the man counted the coins within and then with a nod to his companion they left the room. Passing Chloe and Sethi without a word and closing the door behind them.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan watched them leave with an contemplative look before turning to the pair. “Thoughts?”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>19-06-2012, 01:06:51</strong>
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				The fair rogue has, since before the men left, been staring with a knitted brow and open-mouthed stare.&nbsp; She closes her mouth when she's addressed, and shifts her weight from one hip to the other. Shrugging dismissively, she mouths a few half-formed words before her breath escapes in a befuddled sigh.&nbsp; "It's ah... well, it's obvious, that is."&nbsp; She shrugs again, folding her arms over her leather-padded breast, and glances uncertainly at Chloe.&nbsp; "You, ah, of course know what those... er... these scrolls are, of course."&nbsp; She trails off and tries to look contemplative, resigning herself to a wide-eyed, unspoken plea for explanation.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>19-06-2012, 02:38:29</strong>
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				<br>"Thoughts? that swirl could be triggered by anything and mean anything. They were quick to leave without questioning you about anything you know or what your going to do. They were too ready to high tail it, to them they have the boon they were hoping for and more some, they lucked on something they dont understand. Dont we all. They are out of their league, although I dont know what league one has to be in with exchanges conducted like this frankly"<br><br>She then looked to the rouge.<br><br>"Know ? Lords Sethi, Im a babe in the woods with magic, I know only a sliver of it, what could trigger that could be one of many things. More is needed to understand for assumptions to be solid. But alas Now um"<br><br>The sorceress looked at the exit they came in then at the window to the room<br><br>"Can't we just grab whats on the table that you dont think is cursed and run ? Im worried with talk of ladies and drink we may have more than we bargin for leaving, once the jig is over some will want more, men often do. Is it ok if we make our leave via a window ? You know ... I have already lost three gold, I think I dont want to loose freedom or personal space if you get my meaning. So far all is good but lets leave some other way just in case."<br><br>"Now to the silver spray right ? Thats a ship at the docks surely? A ship that isn't hear anyway"<br><br>Although nervous Chloe smiled at her joke
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>19-06-2012, 23:38:14</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chloe got a long thoughtful from Titan, “You are not as dumb as you act. I will have to remember that.” He reached his hand out to take the scroll and then stopped the movement leaving his hand hovering over the scroll case.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“You know in my experience when high magic is involved then things can go to hell very quickly. Maybe it would be better if the Magus carried the scroll.” His hand seemed to leap away from the scroll case as if it had showed fangs. A smile flittered across his face, “Next time I will ask them what exactly happens when I put two things together and say a word of power.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Then he gave Chloe another look, “Could be that your idea has some merit, Sethi check out the window see if we can get down easy.” <br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">The window overlooks the front of the tavern so the three of them descending would be in full view of any passer by. Also as Sethi looks out she can see two figures leave the tavern and cross to an alleyway opposite the entrance. There they seem to be trying to conceal themselves in partial shadow.&nbsp; They seem remarkably similar to the two men that had just been in the room.<br>&nbsp;<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>20-06-2012, 12:44:42</strong>
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				"Mages are not exactly good with curses, priests are better but caution always helps" <br><br>With gloved hands the mage quickly tied the scroll cast to be along side the other slung over her shoulder and was careful not to have any of her flesh touching the thing. <br><br>Although Chloe didnt see the two figures, she could tell it overlooked the entrance, which was a problem, her own instinct to move quickly via the window uneasiness could be fathomed from her voice<br><br>"Perhaps we can stay on roof tops, or if we need to be on the street we can do so without it being so obvious to others looking at us ... Guys, sorry to be pushy but you dont know what its like down there, there is no way I sticking my head out that door into the corridor or staying in this room any longer unless one of you knows something I dont.&nbsp; Luckily for us Im handy at making a mist which helps for such things. But Im not used to this, someone else first please, its easier if I follow someone"<br><br>Chloe began to weave a spell <em>Obscuring mist.</em><br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>21-06-2012, 03:18:05</strong>
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				Sethi edges away from the window and listens to Chloe.&nbsp; "That's smart... looks like your friends are waiting for a refund.&nbsp; Right down there," she shrugs toward the street.&nbsp; "Alleyway."<br><br>She listens at Chloe's explanation, and seems a little perturbed.&nbsp; "That might work, but it'd be better if we had a distraction of some kind.&nbsp; If you can put the mist out there in the street, I'll bet the owner will let us dip out through the kitchen door... probably just a few coppers for a gesture of good will.&nbsp; Will that mist cover much area?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>21-06-2012, 06:28:58</strong>
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				<br>Chloe stopped casting and waited for the others to give suggestions on where it will form<br><br>"I need line of sight, how distributed it is depends a lot on the wind, it does have a tendency to fall like a true mist does so form it above a surface and it just well ... I think you have seen mist act when it finds a hole in the ground. So, Titan you have a mage that can cast it, you seem to know more about this than we do, tell me where you want them placed, im a sorceress I can churn a few out quickly."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>21-06-2012, 18:47:44</strong>
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				With a curt nod, Sethi confirms Chloe's offer and, steadying herself, puts one hand on Titan's arm.&nbsp; She tries not to look the man in the face, somehow unable to shake the image of a rat superimposing his face.&nbsp; "Come on," she says.&nbsp; "Stay right behind me, both hands on these... relic thingies.&nbsp; We'll head for the kitchen," and, at that, she heads down the stairs with steady, but unhurried, pace.&nbsp; <br><br>She places her hands at her sides now, her gloved fingers resting near her knife and sword at her belt.&nbsp; As they enter the main room, she murmurs over her shoulder to Chloe, "They'll notice your return, I'm sure... keep their eyes on you, like we don't know each other... but don't fall behind."&nbsp; She emerges into the main room of the tavern yet again, back to the stench of oil-lamps, ale, and unwashed bodies, moving with the casual determination of one who knows her purpose.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>21-06-2012, 22:46:17</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan half laughed, half snorted, “Might have known when they did not haggle after seeing that display. Thieving bastards. “ He stopped and thought for a moment, “I suppose we can use the mist when we are outside, hide which way we go. I doubt they will try anything until we go some where quiet.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The three of them made their way down the stairs and as they went around the bend and thus out of sight a door swung open behind them. Two men, street thugs by their dress and manner came out of the room and followed them down the stairs.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As the group made it’s way to the kitchen, accompanied by various comments directed at Chloe the two reached the bottom of the stairs.<br>One of them headed across the room and out of the front door whilst the other followed behind the party.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The kitchen was hot with pans belching steam and cooking smells, two young girls where peeling vegetables and turning spits whilst a fat older woman was stirring pots and wiping her brow. They looked at the group and then looked away without comment. It seemed that this was the kind of area where at times it was best to be blind and deaf. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Just as they crossed the kitchen and reached the back door the door to the main room opened and the man appeared. He stopped and then smiled the kind of smile that never reaches the eyes, “Seems that I am not the only one <br>taking a short cut to Blind’s man alley. Not seen you around before, newcomers eh? If you need any directions, places to get your head down then I am your man.<br>Lived my life in this city so there is not much I do not know about it.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For some reason it seemed that the man wished them to stop moving and chat.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>22-06-2012, 01:12:11</strong>
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				With a soft laugh, Sethi urges the others to not-- definitely not-- stop moving.&nbsp; "Take your shortcut later, love, I'm sure it'll be no longer."&nbsp; She quirks one brow to emphasize the suggestiveness of the remark, then draws her rapier and dagger with the harsh <i>krrrrish</i>ing sound of steel leaving its sheath.&nbsp; "And if you come any closer, <i>you'll</i> be no longer."&nbsp; The human girl locks eyes with him, knowing that her partner is, quite probably, the more dangerous of the two of them, but hoping that-- for the moment-- he'll remain at arms' length while in full view of the kitchen staff.&nbsp; "Open the door," she hisses at Chloe and Titan, her gray eyes flitting over the rest of the room for other threats.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>22-06-2012, 06:15:54</strong>
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				<br>(OOC: Sorry for the small post but we are at a bottle neck of what can happen)<br><br>Chloe quickly opened the door as best she could her eyes darting between the man as well as others that was seeing<br><br>"I told you we should have taken the window, damn it Titan, you knew this would happen. None need to be injured for pride reasons !"<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>22-06-2012, 23:14:36</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“There is always a risk in dealing with the less law abiding.” Titan commented keeping his eyes on the man behind them. “I hoped that those I was dealing with had at least an idea of keeping the bargain.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He drew his dagger and looked around, somehow his way of doing so reinforced the rat likeness.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The man stopped moving and spread his hands in a peaceful gesture. “Look it does not have to end in blood, you drop the item and the money on that counter and walk away. OK it sucks but you live and you can write it off as experience.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Through the door she has opened and the light that is spilling out of the kitchen Chloe can see a dirty alleyway with a couple of large refuse bins against the left-hand wall. The alley stretches for approximately 40 feet and she can see a building facing it. There is a road running left to right in front of the building. On either side at first and second level there are balconies some of which have lights shining on them from inside. One of them, the one above the bins has no light showing. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She can also hear the sound of running boots on cobbles that seems to be getting louder. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>23-06-2012, 01:47:01</strong>
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				Sethi closes the door and wedges it shut anyway possible-- barring it if there is one, or jamming something underneath it if possible.&nbsp; "Alright then.&nbsp; Chloe,"&nbsp; she smiles wickedly.&nbsp; "Give him something, why don't you?"&nbsp; ((action is lock/bar/block the door))&nbsp; The darkness outside and the approaching feet-- probably the two thugs-- just <i>screams</i> trap.&nbsp; "We're not getting out this way."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>23-06-2012, 05:54:34</strong>
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				The mage realized that more were comming, someone brave enough to do what this fool was doing was either stupid or a good fighter. Both just as dangerous considering the timing. No doubt the approaching footsteps was to gain the scroll back, or another set of eyes valuing the same thing as Titan did, for different reasons, or the same.<br><br>"Actually... " Chloe's voice dipped deeply when facing the ruffian <br><br><em><br>"<span class="bbc_u">Your </span>right, <span class="bbc_u">we </span>are wrong, stay with them, stay with us and we will come to a better arrangement that suits you more. But such arrangements need time to form, that is why you need to stay with us ... but that needs you to ensure we are alive long enough for the arrangement to be better, the longer we live the better it turns out for you... "</em><br><br>After saying so Chloe began changing <em>"Charm person</em>", with any luck their enemy could become their ally. Sure comes in handy when they were about to be outnumbered as fast as what it felt now.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>23-06-2012, 21:47:54</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A Sethi closed the door she noticed that there where bolts top and bottom. They moved into position with a satisfying thud securing the door from being opened unless a fair amount of force was used.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There was movement behind the man as the kitchens staff seeing that weapons where being drawn headed out of the kitchen at a fair speed.&nbsp; The man’s face changed as Sethi closed and barred the door. “The hard way then.” He commented as he reached behind with his right hand, his hand reappearing with a dagger.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Then he paused, a confused look on his face as Chloe spoke and cast her magic. He began to nod as she spoke as if in agreement a thoughtful look on his face. “Yes. A bigger share that make’s sense, but.” He stopped talking and looked to the door before continuing, “We had best be moving.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As if to give emphasis to his words, the sound of boots reached the door which rattled as some one tried it. Then there was the sound of a boot being applied with force but the only effect was to make the door quiver but it held.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“They will leave one there to guard it whilst the others come around the front. Come on.” The man turned and moved out of the kitchen gesturing for them to follow.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“I hope your magic holds.” Titan muttered as he moved after the man, pausing only to grab a hunk of cheese and stuff it in his pouch. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inside the main room there was silence as every eye turned towards them. The kitchen staff had obviously spread the word as the landlord had a club in his hands as did two large men presumably the bouncers.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The landlord shouted over form his position at the bar, “Don’t want no trouble, best you be on your way.” It seemed that provided they just left the landlord and his men where quite content to let them.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The man leading them stopped and looked at Chloe. “Where shall I take you, all of my places the lads know and will check out.” It seemed for not that he considered Chloe his best friend and wanted to help her.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>{ MB. OOC thread is. http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142247.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142247.0) }<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>24-06-2012, 05:12:57</strong>
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				"Then we keep on moving, hmm how about to the docks, if worst comes to the worst we jump on a ship leaving and can resolve more of what we should do once there. When the sea is close my mind is clear solutions become simple."<br><br>Chloe considered her predicament, if they could truely befriend the man it may come in helpful if he had some insight about the foe they were facing. This meant not to abuse the false friendship, be kind stay kind so when it wore off it didnt feel obvious he was under a spell.<br><br>"Help us and we will treat you better than your previous employers, decent armor, decent weapon, a horse perhaps, a set of fine silks to charm ladies, for the moment lets stay moving. We have two horses lets ride double for the moment, or else titan and you can steal your own and we can resolve payment for them later."<br><br>Chloe erged them both to go to the horses, and would cast Obscuring mist for them to gather them if Titan agreed. Hopefully he wouldnt insist on foot slinking in shadows or dancing on rooftops now they were so close to true transportation. Chloe was fond of her horses, besides a lot of what she wanted was in its saddlebags.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>25-06-2012, 03:25:51</strong>
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				Sethi nods agreeably at the tavern's managerial types, keeping her blades low and not threatening anyone on their way out.&nbsp; She closes one eye in anticipation of the darkness of the street outside.&nbsp; "Docks it is," she hisses as Chloe begins her spell, the nimble girl successfully managing to pick her way through the room behind their new "ally" and watching as the mist gathers in the street.&nbsp; Her stoney eyes strain into the darkness, and she closes to the new man.&nbsp; "Right... you run interference for whoever comes around-- throw them some misdirection if you can.&nbsp; Maybe give chase of an alley cat call for reinforcements or something?"&nbsp; <br><br>The young woman's casual certainty with the blades in her hands hints that she's fully comfortable with the weapons, and that she has used them extensively.&nbsp; However, she clearly seems in no hurry to do so.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>25-06-2012, 23:59:58</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The man smiled, “You are good to me.” He ran his eyes up and down Chloe, “Maybe later we can have a drink?” Taking his eyes off Chloe he glanced at Sethi, “Sure not too happy about fighting my mates unless I have too, but misdirection no problem.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan looked nervously around, “OK enough chit chat they will be legging it around the tavern as we speak. You left your horses at Toby’s stabling, they are the nearest, come on.” He led them out of the tavern, stopping at the doorway to stick his head out and have a quick look around.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The mist was beginning to fill the street outside turning as it does everything gray. “Come on.” Titan led them into the mist showing his knowledge of the city. “I can get a horse, Toby knows me, the order uses him enough.” It was only a short distance to the stables where a stable boy was idly rubbing a lotion into a saddle. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He glanced up at the approaching group, “Want your horses? They have been left saddled as you said. Help yourself.” He pointed to where the stalls the horses where in and started back to his chore. Titan stopped him, “We need two more.” The lad nodded, “Sure, we have some hires but none are saddled, give me ten minutes.” He turned and walked towards a rack of saddles and riding equipment.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the distance they could hear warbling whistles and their new guide grimaced. “Shit a duck, they are calling for reinforcements, I know the boss wanted that magical thing but I thought they wanted it done quiet like.”<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;“Can you make it quick.” Titan snapped at the lad, who nodded as he picked up a saddle and a blanket, “Sure, still going to take what it takes.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>26-06-2012, 05:32:51</strong>
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				<br>To the charmed ruffian Chloe smiled "Perhaps but i dont even know your name, Im Chloe, this is sethi, and titan." the sorceress waved towards each in turn<br><br>"No I know that allegiances can change with opportunity, but please trust us, if you doubt us talk with us about your doubts and why. Now tell me your name, full name, and background, proudly"<br><br>Chloe then cast "Charm person again" but didnt want to do it too many more times for stringing it out made all feel uneasy for good reason.<br><br>If he did so she would try and be diplomatic and gain him as an ally, a time to negotiate a contract as him as a henchman, if that didn't seem likely she would charm him one last time and have him leave unharmed while they high tail it. It was always unsettling to have an ally that was only so due to a spell that could change in a heart beat. Like having a pet adder that everyone claimed didn't bite.<br><br>While waiting for the other two horses to be saddled Chloe quickly untethered hers and snaked up on its back. As her two thin scroll cases swayed (one her own the other containing the strange object so sorted by everyone) before settling into the grove of her back as she unslung her strange custom repeating xbow from her shoulders with her left hand.<br><br>She had a good vantage point to point the contraption at the surface before where whispers of enemies came from and eased her fingers to fire the thing, while slowly moving it from left to right while doing so.<br><br>With five distinct low "thip" sounds, 5 bolts, covered with glass egg-shaped tips about 3 times the volume of a large hens-egg flew from the machine in quick succession to the ground before the men. Sounds of breaking glass from the area echo'd in the mist.<br><br>"The glass heads were full of grease only, in the mist they will slip. I dont want to light it up as our plan is Not to draw attention to us. I bought us some time only" Chloe whispered<br><br>As the horse shifted its weight from foot to foot noticing others impatience and anxiousness, Chloe used all her strength to work leavers to prepare it for another shot. After tension was returned she started inserting more Glass-Blub-tipped bolts into its moth like shape.<br><br>"These have grease, oil and the bolts are large parts tindertwigs. Lets hope we dont need to use it."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>26-06-2012, 22:45:49</strong>
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				Sethi, on the other hand, is following the 'k.i.s.s.' method and, utilizing the prospect of a distraction from the young man and the obscuring mist, she is quick to set about taking to the road.&nbsp; She sheathes her rapier and smiles broadly to the stable boy-- passing him a tip of two silver coins.&nbsp; "Good lad," she says, giving the young man-- who is certainly not much younger than she-- a good natured pat on the shoulder with the back of her fist.&nbsp; Gripping the pommel of her saddle, she mounts the horse with the careful determination of one who is still a novice to riding, she places slim black leather boot into the stirrup and swings her other over the animal's broad back.<br><br>Once there, she readies a couple of daggers for quick access.&nbsp; "Let's go...ooo?"&nbsp; she sits the saddle tall, her head high, with a comical expression of perplexity on her face.&nbsp; Her teeth show and her thin eyebrows furrow as she forms the words again and again-- she hisses a loud whisper, half-pleading and half-scolding, "wha-- whaaaat the fuck?&nbsp; What the FUCK are you chatting about, Chloe?&nbsp; Can we <i>go</i>, please?"&nbsp; Sure, the warrior was cute and all, but he WAS just about to fight them-- probably kill them-- over a fistful of coins.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>27-06-2012, 00:14:43</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan was almost hopping from foot to foot as he waited for the stable boy to finish the horses. If the gang caught them all that awaited him was his body being found in a gutter. The girls would get the same but delayed as the gang had some ‘fun’ first.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“What the hell? I am with Sethi Chloe save the talking until we are well away from here.” <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The man looked at the two of them and then back to his friend. “My name is Steno, Steno Armstrong and I am from the Shadows, the poor part of the town. Mum was a prostitute, dad a lazy bastard and I have been with the Red Hands since I can remember. You don’t seem to bad.” As Chloe cast her spell and reinforced the charm he continued. “Won’t mind giving you one.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The stable boy blushes as Sethi praises him and then eventually managed to complete saddling the horses. “At last.” Titan muttered as he swung himself onto the horse. “The quickest way to the docks is through the Shadows, we could take the woodcutters way and then swing down through the warehouse district, Take longer but probably less chance of being ambushed.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He looked at Chloe, as did Steno it seemed that Chloe was assuming the roll of leader.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>27-06-2012, 02:31:10</strong>
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				<br>"Woodcutters way seems good to me" Chloe murmoured as all erged their horses out of the stables<br><br>The sorcerss let others lead and glanced over her shoulder. The mist and the greese patch left by her bolts would buy them some time. But she readied her marble pouch in her hand in case others were on horseback.<br><br>Marbles were more dangerous than most thought. A few of them on a hard surface while one was running<br>was exceptionally dangerous, can even be lethal if the fall was awkward.<br><br>"Steno, we are going to find the next phases difficult stay with us work for us and this crossbow thing I have on my back I will teach you how to use. Prove your worth and its yours, payment much more than I feel the Shadows will give to you. And for reasons which are good to, something you can hold your head high about and tell sons of yours of. We can make you wealthy and proud, also we can talk of trust soon."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>27-06-2012, 04:04:09</strong>
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				Having only a meager understanding of the city, Sethi sets her jaw in a grimace of distaste... "aaaalright, it is the direct way.. let's try to make the docks quickly."&nbsp; She nudges her horse encouragingly, trying not to start it off at a gallop.&nbsp; "Shit, Chloe, he'll do what you say-- don't promise your crossbow!"&nbsp; she hisses, "Gods' blood, girl, you have got to learn how to negotiate!"&nbsp; She grits her teeth, unable to resist the incredibly unfortunately timed thoughts that Chloe would be one hell good time on a first date.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>27-06-2012, 07:43:37</strong>
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				<br>"Oh Sethi, sometimes you have to give before you get " Chloe responded <br><br>"Besides, I said<em> Prove your worth and its yours</em>, not -hey have my crossbow. Proving it to me means saving your life or mine or both ! Worth it when things get out of hand right ? He gets it AND friends we get to live ! not mourn over lost friends"<br><br>Chloe sounded confident but perhaps Sethi was right, still desparate times call for desperate measures<br><br>"If we get the money from this that is promised, I can always have another made, but frankly its better in the hands of those that are focused on fighting not spell working, I can aim at surfaces, in the right hands it can be a lot better than what I can do with it. Fighters generally do. That on our side while I see to spells is better than me juggling one or the other"<br><br>The horses cleared a corner quickly, which made Chloe unsteady, luckily her horse was used to riders and the saddle certainly proved necessary when things got hairy. Good thing they had waited.<br><br>"Regardless Sethi, your more important alive to me than dead with a contraption in my hand. I want us rich remember ? Swaning it drinking wine in a palace courtyards, not bristling with weapons. The dream Sethi remember ? Such things like this are first step. So many others are more desperate than you know, take that desperation away, replace it with a dream they can taste, and you will see what happens"<br><br>All was said just so he and Titan could hear.<br><br>"Also I have this plan, if we treat him well and I charm others I can get HIM to teach them how to use those repeating crossbow things, then he can encourage them to join us being a sergant of a small group helping us ! For he would have undergone the same thing they did, convince them better than I can, so they see my&nbsp; spell to charm them was not to fool them but to snap them out of their previous foolery ! For something a lot more promising. You heard the man and his background, he hasn't had a chance. We are his chance. We are his dream !<br><br>For us ? We need allies, and with a few like him that actually are not but friends helping ! All perhaps with repeating crossbows of their own if we can afford to give them some and horses, short swords, armour, decent boots, gloves some gold to spend on whatever they want to feel proud enough to turn ladies heads - then Sethi, you and I become the head of something larger ! No more running, others run from US ! Better they offer to join and help !"<br><br>Chloe smiled sincerely then shrugged<br><br>"Besides the thing weighs a ton, on my back alone its ok, but with scroll cases also, it pinches and puts creases in my robes, its useful but well, so is a house, use it ? Sure ... others seeing to it being used on your behalf and maintaining it ? Even if they call it their own ? Better !"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>27-06-2012, 23:28:54</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Woodcutters way was a wide street lined by shops although now they where closed and shuttered. Occasionally there was a tavern, its lights, sounds and smells spilling into the street as they passed.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No one really took any notice of them, the passerby’s seemingly more concerned with their own business than what a group of riders where up to. Titan remained wary and slowed his horse so that he was riding next to Sethi. “Your friend has come good ides but she seems to be on a crusade with this Steno. How he will act when the spell wears off we will see, keep your eyes peeled.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They where approaching the swing down to the harbor when the warbling started from above them. Looking up Titan could see a shadowy form peering down at them from a rooftop. The figure raised something to its lips and the warbling whistle could be heard. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Chloe we have to ride, now they know where we are they will be moving to block any route.”&nbsp; He began to urge his horse forward, sparks flying from the cobbles as it built up speed. The road they where following zigzagged its way down to the harbor, easier for wagons hauling heavy loads up and down but increasing the time for them on horses to get down.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>27-06-2012, 23:45:50</strong>
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				Sethi makes no point of arguing with Chloe, focusing all her efforts on the road.&nbsp; "Then... whatever, just-- gah!" She takes woodcutters' way as swiftly as possible.&nbsp; When they are spotted, they lose their only advantage-- if they can't slip through unnoticed, they're as good as dead.&nbsp; She begins scouting the road for any opportunity-- a place to ditch their horses for a while, perhaps, in exchange for a covert wagon ride?&nbsp; A cartload of pitch to be set alight and draw crowds away?&nbsp; A chapel or abandoned reliquary to hide in for a while?&nbsp; If they can't beat their pursuers at a run, they may have to make a 'plan b'.&nbsp; "Next time, we set up the route beforehand, right?&nbsp; Plan this... grr... thing out better."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>28-06-2012, 02:58:55</strong>
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				They were spotted<br><br>"Damnations in a heatbeat !" the sorceress spluttered<br><br>The others didnt seem to share Chloe's faith about Steno, and fair enough too, Choe was the type to need to however, it stopped things from feeling daunting.<br><br>"Steno, we have been spotted, do we go country and meet the ship we seek at its next dock or is there another way we can get to the habour alive, what do we do ?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>28-06-2012, 23:03:57</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Down they rode taking corners at what seemed breath taking speed but as fast as they did where it seemed those pursuing where faster. Figures where swarming around a wagon the driver seemed to be arguing but then blades where shown and the argument stopped.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With a crack of the whip the wagon began to rumble forward heading for the road they where on where it passed between two warehouses. The intent was being no doubt to block their way. Steno pulled his horse almost crashing into the side of a building as he did so.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“The city gates are closed at night and the other way down to the harbor is through the shadows and we will easily be trapped there. The militia are out, many of the officers are on the gang’s payroll, we would never know who was honest or not. We need to hide up for the night, the morning will bring us more options.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan pattered his horse as he looked down, he could see the ship but now the wagon was blocking the way. The docks and the area around them where seemingly empty, people no doubt deciding what ever was going on was nothing to do with them.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With a glance at Steno he moved his horse so that he was beside Sethi. Leaning over he whispered, “There is another Order agent in the city. They where passing through but they will help us and the more of us there are the safer we will be. I do not trust Steno, see if you can get Chloe to dump him before we met up with the other agent.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>29-06-2012, 03:49:25</strong>
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				Sethi nods at the ratlike man, reigning to a stop with Chloe and urging her close as their panting horses draw their flanks together.&nbsp; "Send him off to make a distraction, we have to leave the road."&nbsp; She shrugs toward the charmed warrior.&nbsp; "If you need to make a date with him, fine, but no dancing tonight... okay?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>29-06-2012, 04:01:14</strong>
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				<div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>Chloe sighed and shook her head. They were right, perhaps the need to have the team larger for such a thing made Chloe rash. <br><br>With a morose nod to Sethi the sorceress turned her attention back to Stento.<br><br>"Steno, we may have to split up, its the safest, if you see a message at the in we met us from Chloe the sorceress you know its from me. Awkwardly if this didnt happen we could continue our agreement however that may have to be postponed until we get our bearings. Return the horse in your own time, and if I hear you have done so and have stayed away from your old life then in a month or so we can make use of each other. Better yet, here is some gold, enough for you to try your luck in a different city, an apprenticeship for a trade that takes your fancy. <br><br>Any distraction to buy us time will help, Just try and make a distraction which doesn't burn the town down or claim innocent lives"<br><br>She then took her purse, filled with a handful of gold coins and splattering of others and passed it to him<br><br>"Thank-you for your help, spend it wisely, not on prostitutes or drink if you can, please believe in change working for you. We think good of you"<br><br>The sorceress knew he was still under the charm spell so instinctively he took the gold and disappeared.<br><br>"Oh well ... still like my plan though, I just have to find one everyone thinks is worth trusting for it."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; - 5 gold <br>&nbsp; - 7 sp<br>&nbsp; (No coins left)<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>29-06-2012, 23:19:31</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan watched Steno ride away and then turned his horse back into the city. Almost in a mocking way the warbling whistles started up again informing others of the party’s change of direction.&nbsp; “I would like to shove their whistles where the sun don’t shine.” Titan muttered to himself as they reached the top of the road.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He looked down almost wistfully at the harbor and then spurred his horse forward. “Chloe, Sethi in a few moments we will be approaching a crossroads. There is a narrow road to the left, which we will take, be ready.”<br>A warbling whistle echoed across the rooftops, others responded sounding oddly like they where questioning the first. Their reply was another warble in a seemingly emphatic way. It seemed that Steno was giving out false information using the gang’s way of communication.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan spun his horse into the narrow rather stinky alleyway and pushed on. Eventually the alleyway opened into a road and he turned left.<br>Letting the others catch up. “The other Order agent is a guardian named Cain and he is staying at the Golden Touch. A tad up market but there you go, hopefully we can get rooms there and met up with him, now ride.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The area they rode into was more up market, the buildings where better and those about looked more prosperous. The Golden Touch was quite an impressive establishment with its four floors and ornate front. The back yard to which Titan led them was not as ornate but it did have a lad who came over and took the horse with a muttered “Thanks” for the coin Titan tossed him.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leading them inside he looked around, “Busy tonight, look for a dark haired woman whilst I go and get some rooms. Chloe if you display your dagger she will recognize it and make herself known.”&nbsp; It was a classic tavern, fireplace on one wall, bar opposite, tables and patrons in-between. But here the patrons where solid respectable citizens and discreet whores.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 01:28:25</strong>
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				Solid respectable citizens,&nbsp; Discreet, whores.&nbsp; Women who would be annoyed to be called such to their faces,&nbsp; to say the least.<br><br>And seated in a&nbsp; chair backed as close to the converging walls of a corner as she could push it was&nbsp; a tall rawboned woman, muscular for her sex.&nbsp; Black hair, very dark eyes that seemed as cold as the obsidian chips they resembled.&nbsp; She didn't even pretend not to be watching the room.&nbsp; She had a view of the front door, the kitchen door, the stairs, the bar... everything.<br><br>She was polite enough, but once she had her bowl of stew, a mug of beer, she made clear that she didn't want to be bothered.&nbsp; Polite enough to the working girls.&nbsp; Civil to the citizens.<br><br>The clientele left her alone.&nbsp; A prudent thing to do with an armed woman who might go off at any moment.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 01:33:40</strong>
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				Sethi swings out of her saddle and steps forward, thankful to be away from the ticking time-bomb of a charmed agent that, at any moment, could have turned on them.&nbsp; She sidles past some low-hanging branches in the garden and leads her horse toward the stable, nodding in understanding to Titan and passing along her own reigns to the stable boy.&nbsp; "This agent is trustworthy, Titan?"&nbsp; staying close to Chloe, Sethi allows her eyes to widen slightly and shakes her head a bit in a subtle gesture of uncertainty... She is definitely still on edge, ready to fight but hoping, sincerely, to avoid it.&nbsp; "If ya not sure, don't take the risk-- we can go to ground elsewhere."<br><br>Shrugging one shoulder toward the door, she indicates for Chloe to proceed as Titan indicates.&nbsp; "I've got your back," she murmurs, tapping Chloe's hip with the butt of one of her knives.&nbsp; She eyes the hard-faced woman in the room that they are entering, realizing that-- if the woman is not their contact, they might be in trouble.&nbsp; She lingers near the door, ready to cut them a way out if need be.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 04:22:25</strong>
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				<div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>Chloe repositions her knife on her belt so its shape was obvious to any looking for it and started regaining her breath.<br><br>Titan and Sethi were VERY fit, but such things exhausted the sorceress more than most.<br><br>Chloe was impressed with the establishment, and according to titan an impressive fighter who the order trusted was present, who would know them the moment the dagger was shown.<br><br>"We cant distrust EVERYONE until proven otherwise, we dont have time on this world for such things. Thats like avoiding flowers because some have been known to spit poison."<br><br>She knew Sethi and Titan were right she was just annoyed that well, she seemed to always be running from something. It made the sorceress anxious.<br><br>"What the hell is in this scroll case anyway, and is it whats inside the thing or the case itself that is valuable. Or let me guess its best I don't know, or shouldn't trust your answer for it anyway"<br><br>She vetted the question figuratively at the roof before looking at titan<br><br>"Oh forgive my attitude titan, you didn't deserve me to snap nor have to tell me I guess, i just lost all my gold getting us here without making more enemies than we had before we stepped in the tavern. Being without gold makes me feel naked and exposed, still we are a live that should be enough for me to be happy."<br><br>She took a seat near an impressive woman that had eyes that could cut through steel. No need to have weapons with a gaze like hers. Some tried to hide their attention. She didn't she seemed to act like a lioness ready to swallow the room whole then wander to the next place to do so again.<br><br>"Titan, I'm without gold or silver, I feel like a grumpy child, in many ways I am at the moment. Is there any chance of either some <br>candonian tea or if not some fruit juice ? Thinking of crystals and glass inspires me, Water. liquids calms me"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 15:52:50</strong>
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				A man entered, no, a man and two women.&nbsp; The woman in the middle was out of breath, the other two were not.&nbsp; Something about the way they scanned the room...&nbsp; Cairn smiled tightly.&nbsp; She did the same, especially when she had a charge to protect.&nbsp; The man watched the room in general.&nbsp; the woman bodyguard - and sure as breathing that was what she was, was watching Cairn herself.<br><br>The other woman, Cairn's eyes flicked across her,&nbsp; focused on the unusual knife.&nbsp; Aha.&nbsp; &nbsp;Cairn looked at the woman by the door again and&nbsp; gave a<br>&nbsp;quick hand sign of recognition, one Order guard to another.<br><br>And the principal was coming right for her, taking an empty seat at the table closest to her.&nbsp; Cairn didn't change expression as she leaned towards her new company and said softly "Poor in gold, rich in companions it seems."&nbsp; She pointedly kept her empty hands in sight for both the man and the woman who had entered with their charge.&nbsp; Her charge as well, now.&nbsp; "Cairn Ashton. I'm a trooper of the Order. How may I be of service?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 19:38:39</strong>
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				"Service ?" chloe slumped.<br><br>"With eyes like yours ? Its more we should bend to service your desires before thinking to ask anything approaching so but gosh such a sentence is welcomed now"<br><br>The lioness which asked so was what screamed a cat like fighter which all couldn't help but notice.<br><br>"Do feel free to take a seat im tired of fighting others perspectives on things, charm person is the name of a spell some know but when your good at it, and I am, all that happens is you dont own their mind by being good at it, you ARE good at it by being able to <em>relate </em>to their mind. When it doesn't work all hear about the feelings and emotions and actions of those that it was cast on. <br><br>None believe the one that cast it is also hurt, we remember some snippets of memories and values. Evil sorceress or mages do have an ability to be dismissive of the backlash. Im not sure if i want to learn how I should join them. Tempted for practical reasons ? Maybe. But its at a cost thats more horrid, you loose inspiration and faith in life and living. If you loose that what else that can make one happy is there?"<br><br>"Either way glad to meet you, Im Chloe Vrinn, sorceress of the order. I hear so much of how the order should respect mages and sorceresses views and suggestions and existence. But the moment things happen it seems our opinion is the last one viewed as practical. <br><br>Its not actions that hurt, it principals. Perhaps those seeking my safety are right. In hindsight they always are, protecting me from something worse than me being disappointing, but in the mist of it, its not fun. I don't feel superior, I don't feel like my mind is better than those refined for other things. <br>I just feel that my mind is more optimistic and hopeful and everyone in the order is there to well ... "<br><br>Chloe took a sip of her drink then became more centered<br><br>"I ramble a lot, this is titan and Sethi, better people than I can hope to be. Welcome at our table lioness.&nbsp; Of titan, say what you will but Sethi has saved my life more times I have fingers. Speak one word bad about her without it being a part of an intention to help her meet a dream she has and more than hard eyebrows of mine follow. <br><br>Still, threats are something that sickens me now, Im fearful of your nature while you have not done anything to imply your want to do anything that hurts so, and as someone good with a blade by your hip you have heard more than my take on matters. <br><br>You can kill us all for insulting you with assumptions on your perspective, Im sorry, Im not myself Im tired and just hurt for a dream of more being dashed, and feafful that what I have may also be done so easily. Please join us talk of other things. <br><br>I am fearful because I carry an artifact for the order that may be designed to curse innocents or inflict compliance for something I hate without me knowing. All for my own greed I may add. Without knowing whats happening amidst promises of estates and titles for those of the order helping ?&nbsp; <br><br>You didn't first choose to kill us all, for a moment with your gaze I though it likely. <br><br>For that you have and deserve our service, humility, thanks and grace. Not us having yours."<br><br>Chloe smiled while nodding respectfully, too tired for it to be faked. <br><br>It was genuine.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 22:38:05</strong>
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				Sethi's stomach grumbles at the mention of food and drink, but she ignores it and continues to size up the situation.&nbsp; She barely catches the flash of a hand signal to Titan-- she sighs softly in relief, as his reaction seems to indicate that this is a good thing.&nbsp; Standing aside, she sidles to the corner near the adjoining table, and studies the woman for just a moment.&nbsp; Their contact looks... well... like she's carved out of soapstone under that armor, like the cut of her jaw and the eased tension in her eyes hint at fierce desire and exquisite condition.&nbsp; Sethi has a hint of that, but refined differently, like she's some kind of different species.&nbsp; Needless to say, the preoccupation gnaws at her concentration.<br><br>Her shoulders round slightly as she leans back toward the wall, as if she's eagerly trying to disappear.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 22:57:12</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan sighed as he moved away, he preferred Sethi, she only said what needed to be said where as Chloe seemed to speak as much as she breathed. Going over to the bar he got into a huddle with the barkeep and coins passed hands. He took the goblet that was passed over and drank it in one, it had been a interesting time. Hopefully in the morning he would be able to get them onto the ship and off back to the Citadel.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A maid came out and followed him back to the table placing the items on the table as he sat down. Once she had left he spoke, “Bread and cheese, beer and apple juice for Chloe. Hope you been getting used to each other, Cain here is.” Titan stopped, it was not really for him to say, and anyhow Chloe and Sethi would surely understand. The only reason for a guardian to be out of the citadel alone was that their partner was dead and they where awaiting a new one.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He leaned forward and spoke lower, “Cain I am temporarily assigning you to Chloe and Sethi, quite within my remit. They need to be on a ship in the morning and elements are trying to stop them.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All around them people came and went from the tavern about their own business. One in particular came in went to the bar and after ordering looked around. Did his survey of the room stop at the little group, was there a look of interest? Anyhow after finishing his drink the man left the tavern, no doubt just having a quick drink on the way home.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;His back to the room, not a position he liked Titan continued, “I have got the room next to your Cain, so we can at least rest before morning.” He began to nibble on the cheese as he continued, “The only ways out of the city are the gates and the harbor, no doubt they will have people watching them. Any ideas?”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 23:20:53</strong>
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				Cairn was slightly taken aback at Chloe's rush of words, but she had dealt with sorceresses in the grip of spell-shock before. <br><br>"Relax,"&nbsp; She said soothingly, noting with approval how the woman guard got her back to a wall nearby.&nbsp; the man was a bit exposed, getting food and drink for the others, she kept one eye on him.&nbsp; "For the goals of the Order, you are far more important than I am,&nbsp; I guard you, not the other way around!"&nbsp; She flashed a quick grin as she scooted her chair to the table - but kept her back to the corner.<br><br>She settled her beer and stew before her and listened with interest, nodding slightly at the handoff of assignments.&nbsp; "Both the gate and the harbor will be tricky.&nbsp; But depending on where you want to go, I suggest the harbor.&nbsp; We have a bit more immediate saftety on a ship.&nbsp; Once we pay for passage, we'll get at least some support from the crew if anybody tries anything at dockside."<br><br>She watched her new responsibility carefully.&nbsp; The woman seemed on her last legs.&nbsp; "Ma'am, do you have a headache?&nbsp; I have some crushed Willow bark.&nbsp; That sometimes helps."<br><br>But she didn't ignore Sethi.&nbsp; "Relax, don't look so hunted.&nbsp; Well you, ah, we are hunted, but safe for the moment."&nbsp; She threw an amused glance at the tavern crowd, most of whom were trying hard not to stare at the group.&nbsp; "This isn't a place where rough stuff happens very often."<br><br>And she certainly noticed the undercurrent in the way Sethi was looking at her.&nbsp; In less touchy cirmumstances they just might... she pushed the thought away.<br><br>"Eat, drink, relax a bit.&nbsp; The city watch keeps an eye on this place, the doors are stout and have good latches and bolts."&nbsp; She stretched like a cat and resumed eating.&nbsp; "Assuming we're left alone tonight get your rest, tomorrow will be busy."<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>01-07-2012, 02:52:34</strong>
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				<div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>Chloe ate little but quickly and saw to her apple juice in the same way<br><br>"Sethi Cain, I know I carry on like a brat when Im exhausted. In the morning after I use the glass-moulds again I will be fine and focused"<br><br>She looked about the roof, seemingly distrusting the room itself and acted as if the place was haunted.<br><br>"If this is a safehaven for the order then unless titan or your instincts imply otherwise I would greatly appreciate both of you sharing my room tonight I feel spooked by something I can't understand and"<br><br>She then re-adjusted the scroll-case that carried the artifact <br><br>"beleive it may be something about this which may be doing so. Or in my own head I dont know but I need rest, I want to feel safe, I want minds not alert but also resting close to mine, I want company."<br><br><div align="center">*<br></div><div align="center">(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jJ72L0_y1o0/TVFxzNjqzbI/AAAAAAAABvg/CpFIXhigP-o/s640/rustic1.gif)</div><br>It was hard to know if Sethi, Cairn and titan would wanted to be scheming some tactic or wished to talk of other issues and Chloe was too tired to wait and find out. The sorceress entered the bedchamber hoping both of them would follow and kept her eyes closed after scanning the room.<br><br>The buz of merriment downstairs and the taxing nature of the day seemed to have made an earsplitting high pitch squeel in her mind. Once she placed the precious scroll case in the chest by the bed the sound between her ears quickly began to lessen.<br><br>A Bath nearby without even a curtain separating it from the rest of the room was was ready. To Chloe it was heaven. Seeing it the sorceress sighed thankfully this time and dropped her robes before easing herself in its warm embrace. <br><br>Any watching her would have noticed a physique built for libaries and quilling not adventuring. Weak in the arms, no upper body strength to mention, but she ate to suit her day and was toned for what little musculature she had. &nbsp;(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1h2pzrFIg1qbxz0go1_1280.jpg)<br><br>This however wasn't that surprising, what was existed between her legs. This sorceress was an endowed hermaphrodite, instead of pubic hair a manhood indeed existed where a woman's button should, and one of impressive size by any standards. Such things were known to the order. It was rumored to occur perhaps one in ten sorceresses, a trait the mages seemed to be immune to. When some female sorceresses of great power existed,&nbsp; so to did a mirror manhood some sported grew. <br><br>After a dip and a moment left to ease her stresses into the water the naked sorceress entered the bed and focused on slowing her breath. <br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>01-07-2012, 19:37:48</strong>
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				Sethi watches Cairn while she speaks, offering a simple nod and averting her gaze sharply.&nbsp; When Chloe speaks, she lowers her head momentarily and looks up through her lashes, then shrugs at the suggestion.&nbsp; "You need your rest, Chloe," she says simply, watching as the sorceress backs rises from the table.&nbsp; She studies Titan for a moment.&nbsp; "What about you?&nbsp; I may be here to watch Chloe's back, but we're both here to protect you and your cargo."&nbsp; Shrugging one shoulder meekly, she flicks a glance down over the table then back up the man and his apparent new bodyguard Cairn.&nbsp; "We can't risk someone getting picked off."&nbsp; <br><br>She wipes one leather-gloved hand over her face, then hooks her fingertips into the neck of her breastplate, tugging it low over the leather-ribbed cotton padding beneath.&nbsp; "We have to keep our heads down until morning, fine.&nbsp; I'll watch the door from out here," she says softly.&nbsp; She starts padding her feet over the hard wooden floor, hand at the hilt of her rapier, and glances up sidelong at Cairn as she passes the hard-eyed woman.&nbsp; She wonders, for a moment, if the warrior caught the sorceress' bold offer of bedroom company... a suggestion that, as of yet, Sethi's not accepted herself.&nbsp; Saying nothing, she takes up a post at the mouth of the hallway where she can see the entirety of the great room's entrances.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>01-07-2012, 20:37:56</strong>
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				Cairn watched Sethi take up station with more than professional interest.&nbsp; She had caught Chloe's offer all right.&nbsp; Seeing that a proper guard was going to be set...&nbsp; She shrugged and rose to follow the sorceress.<br><br>She had been warned when she accepted the new assignment that the charges were sometimes rather..unusual in their demands.&nbsp; Whatever kept them happy.&nbsp; A happy spellcrafter was a centered spellcrafter.&nbsp; She had been carefully briefed on how important that was, and her admittedly limited bodyguard work had backed it up.<br><br>She was, however, quite surprised by what she saw when Chloe was nude.&nbsp; Cairn had already bathed earlier, at a public bathhouse. To her amusement, none of the locals had quite dared approach her for anything more.&nbsp; She freshened up with a sponge bath.&nbsp; And nearly dropped the basin when she turned around.<br><br>Spell backfire, accumulated effect of warping reality, who knew?&nbsp; Startling, certainly.&nbsp; Arousing?&nbsp; Well, yes.&nbsp; &nbsp;Cairn said nothing, but watched intently as the sorceress climbed into bed.&nbsp; She wasn't so inattentive of her duties that she didn't set her longsword close to hand by the bed, however.<br><br>She slipped into bed as nude as Chloe.&nbsp; But not as... soft.&nbsp; Her breasts were small, high and more like hints of femininity than proof of it.&nbsp; Muscles that although not bulky, were very taut and toned. A bush that although full, was trimmed.<br><br>Her head braced on one hand, her other hand reached out to stroke her companions hair as she watched the woman control her breathing.&nbsp; A moment of hesitation, then Cairn pulled the cover down slowly, staring in fascination at the very male looking member at the juncture of the woman's legs.<br><br>"I have to ask, do you come like a man?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>01-07-2012, 23:02:37</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan finished eating watching the others as if he was trying to work out the personal dynamics. Or maybe he was just being a man and enjoying looking at women. Leaving the table he paused by Sethi, “Give me a knock in a couple of hours and I will do a stint.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not even pausing to take off his boots Titan stretched out on the bed and after drawing his dagger and laying it beside him closed his eyes.<br>A couple of hours of shuteye would restore him slightly, things where going to be hectic no doubt tomorrow.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;People passed Sethi going to their own rooms glancing at her curiously, one or two of the single men flirting a bit but getting nowhere as she was duty. Time continued to pass and Sethi was thinking about going to get Titan when it started.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They where just wrong to be coming out of the kitchen, they just did not have the look of servants, too aggressive and they moved like they where used to violence. And the five of them seemed to be moving as a cluster as they followed the bar towards the stairs where Sethi was posted. One of the barkeepers said something and got a look and what was obviously a threat back.<br>The barkeep in response turned his back and began to wipe a glass.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless Sethi moved they would be on her in less than a minute.<br><br>&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 00:01:40</strong>
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				Sethi's head dips slightly and she curses, wiping her jaw with one hand as she thinks over the night thusfar.&nbsp; She replays their arrival-- the crowds, Chloe's food, the... oh, lord, the sound of the two of them in the room behind her...<br><br>With a soft whine of frustration-- it can't have been long ago, the two of them must have fucked for an hour-- she faces the floor and stalks the floor once again.&nbsp; The ache deep inside, the twinges of frustration again and again, the uncontrollable path of her thoughts drives her to distraction.&nbsp; <br><br>Luckily, however, it would take a lot more of a distraction to prevent the notice of a small mob of thugs coming through the tavern for them.&nbsp; "Oh shit," she curses softly, and runs to thump three times on each Chloe's and Titan's doors-- "We're on!" she cries out, whipping her blades from their scabbards and positioning herself at the mouth of the hallway.&nbsp; She has already measured this gap a dozen times while standing guard, so she's prepared her mind on how to defend the gap without being flanked.&nbsp; Seeing their approach, she readies her daggers for quick throwing, sticking one, then another, into the support beam of the wall.&nbsp; "Alright then," she says with a deep sigh.&nbsp; "Let's go."&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">She will throw daggers for as long as she is able, so long as she's able to ready her rapier/dagger for close combat</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 02:01:04</strong>
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				Warm afterglow vanished with the hammering on the door.&nbsp; "Shit!" Cairn yelped as she disentangled herself from Chloe.&nbsp; No time to dress, no time to properly arm, she grabbed her longsword snagged her shield.... and that would have to do.&nbsp; <br><br>"Chloe, do NOT leave this room!"&nbsp; She wasn't snarling, she was dropping into cold intensity not battle fury, as the humanity of the intimate time just passed drained out of her eyes.&nbsp; She paused at the door, shot a quick look at the sorceress and repeated.&nbsp; "Stay inside, cast past me through the doorway, but do not leave the room!"<br><br>Her face as expressionless as a wax death mask, she opened the door and took one step outside, slightly crouched, shield covering her body, sword pointed forward and held high.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 04:17:55</strong>
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				<br><div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>(OOC: Will flesh out details after seeing to plot) (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=144773.0)<br><br>During throws of dazed passion instinctively the sorceress was casting "message" to sethi saying thank you and appreciations of her joining her, snippets of hope she would be fine with this after whatever happened to her in the past. Sethi would have known the sorceress at the time THOUGHT she was doing her. <br><br><em>"Shit!" Cairn yelped as she disentangled herself from Chloe.&nbsp; No time to dress, no time to properly arm, she grabbed her longsword snagged her shield.... and that would have to do.&nbsp; </em><br><br>Then the world turned inside out. The time pleased Chloe greatly and whatever strange daze she had before seemed to be all but gone as the warning jolted her into wakefulness. <br><br>"Carin? Gods ! I thought you were Sethi ! Where is she ?"&nbsp; This was awkward,so many times had the sorceress been so focused on the rogue , yet the magic night she <em>thought </em>she was doing her it was this solider girl instead the one she was in the throws with !! <br><br>Of course ! Fighters constantly lived on the edge of knifes, rouges like Sethi were more obscure, they didn't jump anywhere. They were cats, cats don't come when called. And she just said as much to Carin, this solider girl who <span class="bbc_u"><em>none </em></span>knew. Mixed emotions screamed at Chloe, Sethi had been abused by someone, whoever it was the sorceress assumed was a man, but Sethi had never said anything about it, for this to have happened at all, Chloe must have said something blatant. If <span class="bbc_u">only </span>she could remember.<br><br>The sorceress felt like she had betrayed the rogue , which she was more than fond with.&nbsp; And her own thoughts as well, She had hoped her and the rogue would be lovers since meeting her, hoped for a time romance may come, impossible it seemed considering Sethi's reservations, once bitten twice shy ? More like once bitten always ... hurt, which made her all the more appealing. All so special.&nbsp; The sorceress' first time was tonight, she hoped for so long her first would be Sethi, assumed it would be, healing her emotional issues that had scared the girl for so long, while hopefully at the same time making Chloe's nature be acceptable and not just a joke.&nbsp; Chloe felt that somehow a magic was in both her circumstance and the rouges to make a match that could lead to something. <br><br>This complicated matters no end.&nbsp; But Sethi had someone before her also, that didn't even matters, it made things just different, gosh what had happened Sethi?? Chloe wanted to know more than <em>anything </em>now. This after what the rouge had gone though. The sorceress wanted to blame things getting complicated on something. That scroll case.<br><br><em>"Chloe, do NOT leave this room!" </em><br><br>Her eyes danced over the fighters feminine form, and a part of her body twitched remembering the pleasurable sensations .. Did a part of her not care enough about who ? Just relief without care of complications ? No better than a crude man ? Was she just like whoever ruined Sethi's trust of the world ? That time should have helped her be focus, now the amount of balls being juggled just exploded around her in moments. No time to solve everything now.<br><br>The sorceress threw on her robes and hoisted both scroll cases on her back, then trembling fingers grabbed her crossbow awkwardly as her eyes darting like a cornered rabbit.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 23:47:13</strong>
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				He was on his feet before his mind had time to catch on to what was happening. Damm it seemed that they had been found by what Sethi was shouting. Titan picked up his dagger and wondered not for the first time why he acted as a procurer for the Order. Because they pay well was always the answer his mind gave him back.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With a sigh he moved to the door and opened it, peering around with only his eyes showing. There where a number of street thugs moving down the corridor, Sethi was facing them and Cairn was just coming through the door. Titan stepped through his door giving Cairn a curt nod.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seeing that Sethi was waiting for them the thugs drew their weapons. An assorted collection of some with short sword, cudgel and daggers but all seemed to be well used.&nbsp; The leading man drew a short sword and with a yell ran down the corridor at Sethi. He was a large heavy set man and seemed intent on crashing into her. <br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The corridor is only wide enough for one to fight at a time, at the moment it is Sethi and the man. Sethi does have time to step back and let Cairn through or she can throw a dagger or do any other action she wishes. </div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>03-07-2012, 02:26:34</strong>
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				Sethi prepares to throw the first of her daggers when-- as Chloe's door bursts open and a naked body bursts out-- she can really just step back for a moment and stare open mouthed.&nbsp; <br><br><i>What... a magnificent... ass...</i><br><br>She shakes away the distraction almost instantly, recognizing that the woman must be... well... <em>may </em>be some kind of classical amazon, set out to intimidate them with her exceptional physique..?&nbsp; Regardless, she's armed-- a sword and shield will, hopefully, suffice, so she's now officially on-point.&nbsp; "Stay low," she says sharply, and positions herself to move back a few steps and throw.&nbsp; The dagger whistles on its way through the air, the even weight of the hilt carrying it end over end and burying its blade in the foremost thug's body with a resounding 'thunk' of punctured meat.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">To Hit: At 2012-07-02 19:22:27, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d20a4 Result: 23 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39205)<br>Damage: At 2012-07-02 19:24:23, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d4a2 Result: 4 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39206)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>03-07-2012, 02:56:19</strong>
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				<br>She had a crossbow that could create a greasy area as well as send the area ablaze but not being able to see, and in such conditions in the orders own sanctuary may not be the smartest idea. The others were seeing to immediate matters. This meant that Chloe had to give them options.<br><br>Rushing pretending that Sethi wasn't in trouble wasnt easy, but on wobbly legs but her hands she removed<br>the silk shoulder strap from the crossbow. Instantly it folded out into a layered silk rope. Quickly the sorceress put on boots, and stuffed gloves into one of the pouches on her belt. which she placed over her neck.<br><br>Chloe then opened the window, hoping there would be an easy retreat option in case it was needed.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>03-07-2012, 12:49:47</strong>
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				Cairn moved past Sethi in a half crouch, shield high, sword higher, behind her head ready to jab forward, and just before the man crashed into her, she swayed forward on the balls of her feet, her sword darting forward to strike.<br><br>&nbsp;<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">To hit:&nbsp; 9217&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-03 05:43:08&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-03 05:43:08, Healergirl (uid: 25515) rolls: 1d20a5 Result: 10 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39217) <br><br>Damage (fat chance):&nbsp; 39218&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-03 05:47:02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-03 05:47:02, Healergirl (uid: 25515) rolls: 1d8a2 Result: 10 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39218)</div></div><br>But she just didn't feel right, like her innards were still settling back into place from wherever the woman's magical member had pushed them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>03-07-2012, 23:37:53</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There was a look of surprise on the thug’s face as Sethi’s dagger slid into his body. He fell sideways against the wall, his hands going to his chest as he slid down.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Fucking bitch.” The next man snarled at Sethi as he moved past the body of his fallen companion. His eyes widened as a naked female fighter replaced Sethi, the natural reaction of a man. But it did not stop him neatly sidestepping Cairn’s lunge. His heavy club going wild in response distracted maybe by the flesh on offer.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The thug behind him sheathed his dagger and pulled out a small glass vial, which he weighed in his hand as if calculating. Then seeing his chance he threw it at Cairn, but once more it seemed her body worked it’s magic. The vial missed her and smashed against the wall. Almost instantly the wall began to corrode as the powerful acid began to attack it.<br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan had to agree that Cairn was a distracting sight, a useful tactic maybe but it left her somewhat vulnerable. Seeing the thrown vial and its results he shouted, “Chloe, we need some help here.” Her magic could strike past Cairn before that thug threw any other acid vials.&nbsp; The effect of the acid on her naked flesh he did not want to imagine.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: grovercjuk rolled: 1d20, adding 1to the total<br>Comment: Thug club attack.<br>Result: 7,<br>Total: 8<br><br>Roll Result: grovercjuk rolled: 1d20, adding 1to the total<br>Comment: Thug thrown attack.<br>Result: 5,<br>Total: 6<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>04-07-2012, 03:49:13</strong>
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				<div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>At this the mage stopped what she was doing and snatched the crossbow before peering into the commotion. Acid was dissolving one wall, fragments of glass were present on the ground. She knew. Seemed it wasn't just her that had that tactic. Or they were being watched and had chosen to fight fire with fire. Not good. The man was alone, a comrade of his already fallen with Sethi's dagger buried in his body. Charm person unlikely would work as well during the heat of battle, but two can play that game.<br><br>Two of the bulbs of her crossbow were exposed with some hard steel railings preventing them easily from being knocked but that didn't stop thin fingers being about to pull them off when approached at the right angle. And Chloe did. Without the tinder-twig bolt they wouldn't catch on fire. The sorceress then lobbed both Vials, fill of oil and grease where the man was, both breaking on the floor about his feet where he danced. <br><br>He was in a cramped position, luck wasn't on their opponents side.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"> BAB-Ranged = + 1 (base bab) + 2(Dex) = +3<br>&nbsp; 39239&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1d20 Result: 12 <br>&nbsp; 39240&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1d20 Result: *8&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>&nbsp; "Dex-throw(s)": 15, *11 <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;(*in case two are needed, both would be large enough to warrant being thrown separately)&nbsp; &nbsp;<br></div></div> 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>04-07-2012, 13:59:33</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">39277 Damage: At 2012-07-04 06:38:43, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d4a2 Result: 6 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39277)<br>39276 To Hit: At 2012-07-04 06:38:24, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d20a4 Result: 17 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39276)</div></div>The smell of corroded plaster and paint on the wall is nauseating, stinging at her nose and eyes.&nbsp; She distances herself from the acid-splashed wall by crouching low, passing her second dagger from her left hand to her favored right in a smooth motion.&nbsp; Seeing her opportunity, she springs up-- the leather armor creaking on her lithe frame as she springs forward, arm cocked back to her ear, and lets the dagger fly in a quick overhand whip at the acid-throwing sneak's face.&nbsp; The man's creased, dark features tense in surprise a moment too late as the dagger plants itself just below his neck, burying up to the hilt with a cold, meaty thunk.<br><br>She braces herself for the next attacks, slipping two more daggers from her belt, readying to move past Cairn if need be.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>04-07-2012, 14:21:28</strong>
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				Some have blood that sings with the joy of battle. <br><br>Cairn was the stone she was named after. <br><br>Slight shift sideways, and the vial flew past her.&nbsp; Her face still impassive she&nbsp; willed away her lingering discomfort and struck again, lower this time around her shield.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; to hit:&nbsp; 39278&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-04 07:16:20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-04 07:16:20, Healergirl (uid: 25515) rolls: 1d20a5 Result: 8 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39278)&nbsp; An 8!&nbsp; Crap!<br><br></div></div><br>No good, no good, a clumsy strike.&nbsp; But they would not get past her while she stood.&nbsp; She sensed daggers and quarrels flicking past her, saw enemies go down, odd liquid spattering at their feet... that was enough.&nbsp; She'd stand and take it.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>05-07-2012, 00:14:30</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Things happened as they do in combat in an almost dizzyingly fast fashion. Chloe threw her two vials and whilst one missed splashing against the wall the other went where she wanted. Moving forward to slam his cudgel into Cairn the man’s foot went stepped onto the oil, With a crash that seemed to shake the corridor he ended up on his back, stunned. Cairns thrust with her longsword thus met only empty air.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sethi once more proved to be deadly with her dagger as a second man went down, his blood spurting out between his fingers as he desperately clamped a hand over it. The two remaining men hesitated, two of their companions where dead and one was down and they in turn had yet to land a blow. The leading man made no attempt to advance but rather stood where he was his short sword at the ready. The man behind tried to push him on only to be met with a curt, “Fuck off and fight her yourself, you so eager.” <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan smiled as he shouted, “Best run lads before you die.”<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: grovercjuk rolled: 1d20, adding 1to the total<br>Comment: To hit<br>Result: 1,<br>Total: 2<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>05-07-2012, 03:37:02</strong>
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				"You both know your outclassed now outnumbered, and I have not even cast a spell yet, and this girl here"<br><br>The sorceress pointed to the rouge. "Is just getting warmed up, this is a stretch for her, this is what we can do when we are surprised in the security of our own Orders sanctuary when our guards are down. Yet the outcome doesn't surprise me"<br><br>Chloe bellowed<br><br>"If you both stay and give us information on why you seek to end us and why the artifact is so important for your group the Order may see you rewarded not punished, you may become the eyes and ears of the Order living your lives but also being paid to do so, reporting every six months or so in secret by letters, or re-established in another city where your not recognised to do likewise. <br><br>Think gentlemen, your current leaders almost had you killed, and two of your group were before they could snease. Lay down your weapons and you have more options than you think. By giving others a chance to help the order the order gets strong. Eye for an eye couldn't make it what it is, it would just reduce it to the means your gang has. The order is deemed good for this reason. Its why I follow it, its why you both should too"<br><br>While talking Chloe placed her belt about her form keeping her eyes on both donned her gloves from a fold in her robes in quick succession before pulling her hair back into a pony tail. After which she placed both her hands on her hips firmly.<br><br>"Or you can go back and say you were bested by a naked woman ... and meet their wrath, which I am sure would Less pleasant than the offer before you both, oh if you persist now with assaulting us know you will soon find yourself strapped to c hairs with one titan knows who is talented in extracting information in means you believe in. The choice is yours. You both have three seconds before Titan chooses for you. One "<br><br>The sorceress lifted a long first finger.<br><br>"Two ... " ... which was accompanied by another ... 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>06-07-2012, 00:01:29</strong>
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				Previously at the Citadel.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elena smiled at the Druid standing before her desk and then picking up a cup he sipped at the herbal tea within. “You are ready to leave the citadel your trainers tell me, so it has come time to give you your assignment. <br>Your guardian will be Cairn, a good Guardian although she is currently without a Magus.”<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She paused as if thinking how to put it. “Her previous Magus died through a series of unfortunate circumstances. Cairn may or may not tell you, it is up to her. Now she is currently staying at the Golden Touch in Greenport, you will travel there aboard the Silver Spray. Chloe and Sethi are also in that city on a mission, they expect to leave on the Silver Spray but things have changed.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Picking up a scroll she passed it over, “Give this to Chloe it explains their new mission on which you and Cairn will join them. Now you need to be leaving to catch the ship.”<br><br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Silver Spray was a fast courier ship and it had slid into Greenport harbor on the afternoon tide. Now tied up at the quayside the ship waited for its passengers. Night was falling fully when there was a knock on the door of his cabin and the captain appeared.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“There was a commotion on the docks before and those who where supposed to join us have not. Whilst it is not my place to tell you what to do it may be advisable for you to join your Guardian and see what is happening. If you wish I can send a couple of men with you?”<br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nom De Plume</strong> on <strong>06-07-2012, 04:23:33</strong>
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				&nbsp; Amicable.<br><br>&nbsp; She acted so... <em>Amicable.</em> As if they had not just strong armed him out of his place of study, or assigned him&nbsp; to an incompetent guardian. As if all was right and just with their decision, or that he had nothing better to do then waste his time questing for the Order.<br><br>&nbsp;People continued to vex Aodh. Why could they not understand? Why could they not see what he saw--<br><br>&nbsp; The knock on his cabin door brought Aodh out of his brooding. Mausen, the large, blue-gray dane, raised his head from where it was resting on the floor, staring intently for any sign of hostility. Aodh remained curled over his work, his legs folded in the lotus pose as the captain poked his head into the room.<br><br><strong>&nbsp; “There was a commotion on the docks before and those who where supposed to join us have not. Whilst it is not my place to tell you what to do it may be advisable for you to join your Guardian and see what is happening. If you wish I can send a couple of men with you?”</strong><br><br>Aodh slowly unfolded his legs with a creak of joints and a low groan. Mausen was up in an instant, displaying much more energy than his master. "That won't be necessary," Aodh murmured, stretching momentarily to his full height. He wore nothing, and felt no shame for it-- though the captain turned away and left after a beat of stunned silence. Aodh heard the man mutter something about "nutty druids," as he left the side of his bed to collect his armor and Mausen's saddle-pack. He shrugged, unabashed, though partially because he simply did not understand the man's disdain. With a motion he scooped up his latest page of writings, carefully rolling them up and stashing them in a case.<br><br>In a few moments, Aodh donned his cloak and armor, and fitted the pack and quivers to Mausen. The dog heaved and shook itself, as if trying to spray the room with water; he was, fortunately, quite dry. Finally taking hold of the quarterstaff, Aodh left the room, Mausen in tow. The spears rattled in their quivers, the sound of metal tinkling against metal. He counted the individual taps, watching the dog, calculating, and by the time they reached the gangplank, he itched to draw and write again, his mind buzzing with a thousand numbers and shapes. Aodh left the ship in search of the Golden Touch, trying to clear his thoughts before he had to deal with the other Order members.<br><br><div align="center">*</div><br>&nbsp; By the time Aodh reached the tavern, the commotion had reached it. Some of the patrons were fleeing, others stood outside to wait. Still others crowded around the windows and the open door, watching in with wide eyes. They did not care for the cloaked, hooded figure who approached, his pet in tow and rattling oddly. Only when he neared did people turn and part; the war hound, proud and solid, led its master, spears pointing past its front like so many angry teeth. The chatter turned to a murmur as the druid tuned the world out, eyeing the crowd for any hostile elements. Barring any of those, he slips inside, Mausen cautiously stepping into the room first.<br><hr><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 7pt;" class="bbc_size">Level 0: Create Water - Detect Magic - Guidance - Guidance<br>Level 1: Shillelagh - Magic Stone - Magic Fang - Longstrider - Cure Light Wounds</span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>06-07-2012, 18:21:44</strong>
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				Standing her ground, one cold, soot-blackened dagger poised in her fingertips, Sethi &nbsp;(http://i.imgur.com/qsqyT.jpg)hesitates at Chloe's attempt to lecture their attackers into submission. The lean young woman's feet are planted apart so, her stance suggesting that she has hesitated mid-stride and glanced back over her shoulder.&nbsp; Her gray eyes stare out boldly from the bruised-shadow hollows, but otherwise the lack of sleep&nbsp; hasn't harmed her appearance.&nbsp; Her amber-gold hair curtains her face, makes the pose quite pretty, actually... long, slender limbs clad in exquisitely-tooled leather, the reinforcing pads and splints serving to accentuate the pose.<br><br>Realizing how ridiculous this must look, Sethi's eyes dart over the standing thugs, her pale lips tightening into an expression of awkward embarrassment.&nbsp; For a moment, she lets Chloe's words work on the thugs, then she recognizes that their greedy minds must be whirling with options-- one has already thrown a vial of some corrosive liquid-- what if they light the oil?&nbsp; What if they are circling outside to try a new route?&nbsp; <br><br>She opts for assurance.&nbsp; "Fuck it.&nbsp; Kill them." She says this with casual disregard, not as some bloodthirsty cry of battle.&nbsp; She may as well have just stated that their horse is in the stable, or that it's raining outside.&nbsp; "The longer they stand there and think, the worse it'll be."&nbsp; She sheathes one of her daggers and retrieves a rapier instead-- perhaps to improve the efficiency of the coup de grace she seems intent to deliver to the fallen thugs.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>06-07-2012, 18:52:10</strong>
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				She heard spoken in a controlled voice from behind her "Fuck it. Kill them."<br><br>Spoken with heat and passion, Cairn might, might have questioned the command.&nbsp; And she consided it a command,&nbsp; it came from those she guarded, she relied on those behind her to watch the big picture while she dealt with immediate threats.<br><br>Her body shifted, her blade lanced downward to the fallen thug.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">To hit:&nbsp; 39335&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-06 11:43:57&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-06 11:43:57, Healergirl (uid: 25515) rolls: 1d20a9 Result: 11 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39335)&nbsp; An 11.&nbsp; &nbsp;Plus 5 for weapon and skill, plus 4 because target is prone.&nbsp; Eleven?&nbsp; I rolled a two, oh for the Love Of God!&nbsp; If he is stunned by the fall, add 2, and he doesn't get his dex mod for his AC.&nbsp; SHIT!</div></div><br>"Run while you can!"&nbsp; She barked as her sword slammed down.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>07-07-2012, 00:00:18</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The two standing thugs got that slightly confused look on their faces that Chloe no doubt was used to seeing at her wall of words. But they made no response to it that she could ascertain unless “Mad fucking bitch” was the response she was hoping for. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;However Sethi’s single statement had a great deal more effect, the thug at the back said, “Fuck this.” And turning made a beeline for the stairs, his companion realizing he was alone backed away. “OK we are going.”<br>Once he had taken a few steps he too turned and ran.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The prone thug’s eyes opened wide as Cairn’s sword sliced into the floor a scant gnat’s wing from his ear. With speed given by terror he rolled and came to his feet. “I am going.” He joined the retreat of his companions down the stairs.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan looked at Cairn, no great hardship seeing as she was naked, “That was a nice thrust, good control to get it that close. But maybe getting dressed would be a good idea. They have legged it but maybe only to get more of their mates.” He moved forward as he spoke to Sethi, “Your kill, want to loot?”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Then he stopped as a man and a dog appeared on the stairs, “Who are you?”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nom De Plume</strong> on <strong>07-07-2012, 01:49:10</strong>
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				&nbsp; As the last bandit scampered away, Aodh approached the stairs. Mausen had very nearly chased the last man out of the building, but at his command, he skidded to a halt. Now, the dog stood by the door, baying for blood-- and keeping the patrons uneasily at bay.<br><br><br>&nbsp; Aodh peered up, eyeing the troupe at the crest of the stairs. He neglected to pull away the hood from his face,&nbsp; throwing shadows over the thick bush of beard. <em>"Who are you?"</em> the man asked, and Aodh offered a smile in return, warming his tired features, though doing little to soften them. "Whom are you less likely to kill?" he asked in return, shifting a little to peer behind him. Mausen had stopped his howling, although he remained vigilantly posted by the door, and the room was fairly empty. He turned back to the stairs, tugging the hood off his haphazardly cut hair, matching the scraggly facial hair. He was thin-- wasted, even-- he would have been handsome, but his cheeks were too hollow, his face too hard and pale like bone. Only his eyes betrayed a hint of life, gleaming with quiet intelligence, amber rings alert and shifting. He took the adventurer's in; three Guardians and a Magus.<br><br>&nbsp; "They said the Order couriers would be here, except you are... Mismatched. Too much muscle..." As Aodh made his comments, his eyes briefly drifted over fighter-- at least, he assumed. Aodh had always thought they wore a tad more armor. <em>Incompetent,</em> he mused, and the association was made. The smile draining from his face and his eyes locked on the woman, Aodh asked, "Are you Cairn?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>07-07-2012, 02:45:44</strong>
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				<br><div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>"Sage Aodh Lowe" The sorceress recognized the man, he was a druid of sorts, at least as far as she could make out but he was better known for his public speeches and lectures on life. As a student others saw him as a teacher of the mysteries of the world and often quoted him.<br><br>"An honor" The sorceress curtsied.<br><br>Despite the social complications of what had happened, Chloe was thrilled Sethi was not hurt, nor that acid vial had struck anyone. <br><br>"To those here that dont know him he is a follower of natures way, Aodh, this is titan, Cairn, and Sethi, my guardian" The sorceress felt so proud at what she had done and said the last two words slowly.<br><br>"Sethi" Chloe continued "I will feather-quill a letter of your deed to the Order, stating you defended a bloodbath in an establishment of the Orders own name, how they could get past the guards, is either due to them being bribed drugged, them part of their gang or blackmailed somehow, if not dead. How this happened is something the order can resolve. <br><br>However after seeing your dagger work I will request they reward you with an enchanted one that returns to your hand magically, in your hands it would save more. They may deny the request for such things are created at enormous cost, but I feel its sensible requesting it regardless, you have saved the order more than the cost of such a thing for this place was close to being burnt down and you prevented that"<br><br>Her tone then became more sober as she tried to fathom the consequences of what happened a few hours ago<br><br>"After this you can have any guardian ship you wish, not be assigned to me, I would adore if you did for many reasons but I hope you can discuss this in my chambers in your own time"<br><br>Chloe's head was low, it was hard to meet Sethi's gaze. While Chloe was seeing to pleasurable activities Sethi was saving everyone's life. Chloe adored the rouge, and had fallen in love with her, but did she deserve a guardian so good ? Other mages who were more focused likely did. Sethi deserved the choice.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 00:26:14</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The magic of the Wizards and sorceress has been likened to a domesticated dog. Powerful but understood and controlled, coming to heel at a whistle. But Wild Magic that is a different matter, those that have used it liken it to riding a hurricane. Standing in the eye all that screaming power whirling around you staying in balance in the eye you are safe and can direct it. But a single misstep and you are out of the eye and you are no more. Your first mistake with Wild Magic is inevitably your last. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan really should have remembered the comment that had been made that the scroll was best not carried on a person but in a chest. And the reason for that? Because it was Wild Magic that bounced around inside the scroll case, from end to end, side to side like a tiger walking it’s cage looking for the gap, the partially closed gate. But like a fire in the oven that is contained but its heat leaks through the oven walls. Wild Magic began to leak out flowing into Chloe triggering things that had had a possibility of happening but now had a certainty.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With sudden ways of cramps focused about her privates, Chloe doubled over as spasms rocked her body. She had heard of this but it was something very rare, on gaining power sometimes if a mage of her nature, already endowed like a man from her magic weaving's, a second penis sometimes formed.<br><br>This was positioned at the base of the prime one, and by most measures was the prime phalluses own penis. Checking confirmed it to be so. But it was a sign her main one wouldn't grow further, instead development from this point onwards would be centered on the privates own privates until it was one third of the size of the initial prime one that nested it. Two tiers of magical advancement once it formed would have it appear full sized.<br><br>These strange physical changes had terms the order assigned to them, sorceresses<br>that formed a penis from their womanhood's focus were termed "Anathonas", one in ten were.&nbsp; Those that formed a secondary one "Ulras", very rare indeed. Only a handful in history, a curse due to the topic being of much joking to others but to some a sign of destiny of greatness, depending on who one talked to.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 00:31:56</strong>
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				Sethi &nbsp;(http://i.imgur.com/qsqyT.jpg)arches her back and exhales a soft sigh through her nose; she sheathes her blades smoothly at Chloe's recognition of the approaching man, but she keeps the thumb of her lead hand hooked into her belt near the rapier's pommel.&nbsp; With the other, she smooths her coppery hair over one ear, then wipes her mouth with the back of one leather bracer.&nbsp; She shrugs toward the room where Chloe and Cairn had emerged, making momentary eye contact with the warrior and shrugging in that direction-- silently indicating that, if the warrior would <i>like</i> to no longer be naked, now would be an excellent time to get her armor.<br><br>She steps forward, placing her soft boots delicately to avoid Chloe's oil-traps, and grips the hilt of her dagger where it sits lodged in the chest of the dead street-brute in the foyer-- carefully checking him first to ensure he's not breathing or watching for a chance to ambush her, she keeps her hand on the grip in case he twitches too much, and digs through his pockets briefly for any sign of his identity or of the hiring party... meanwhile, she glances up furtively at Chloe's and listens.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142244.msg6549151#msg6549151">Quote from: Kate on 07-07-2012, 02:45:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Sethi" Chloe continued "I will feather-quill a letter of your deed to the Order, stating you defended a bloodbath in an establishment of the Orders own name, how they could get past the guards, is either due to them being bribed drugged, them part of their gang or blackmailed somehow, if not dead. How this happened is something the order can resolve. <br><br>"However after seeing your dagger work I will request they reward you with an enchanted one that returns to your hand magically, in your hands it would save more. They may deny the request for such things are created at enormous cost, but I feel its sensible requesting it regardless, you have saved the order more than the cost of such a thing for this place was close to being burnt down and you prevented that"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>She looks a little embarrassed at that, and empties the dead man's belt pouches and, if he has them, pockets of possessions around him on the stone where his blood pools, cooling.&nbsp; "Chloe," she says with a crooked half-smile to show gratitude as well as shyness, "that's... really okay... it's the mission, 'sall."&nbsp; She glances up at the tall, whip-thin sorceress, her eyes fluttering momentarily over her bare leg as she dismisses the visions... and sounds... she'd been subject to in the early night.<br><br>Swallowing dryly, she stands, leaving any coin the man possessed for his burial cost.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142244.msg6549151#msg6549151">Quote from: Kate on 07-07-2012, 02:45:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"After this you can have any guardian ship you wish, not be assigned to me, I would adore if you did for many reasons but I hope you can discuss this in my chambers in your own time"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sethi glances up sharply at the sorceress, her eyes glittering with confused ire.&nbsp; "What?&nbsp; Is... is this because I didn't-- y'know--"&nbsp; she gestures dumbly at the door to the musky bedroom.&nbsp; "I mean--" her voice descends the scale to a low, embarrassed hiss, and her cheeks glow with a girlish blush, " can we talk about this <i>later</i>?"<br><br>When wielder, for no visible reason, doubles over in pain near where her guardian crouches, the thought is lost and Sethi rushes to the sorceress' aid.&nbsp; "Chloe?&nbsp; What is it?&nbsp; She feels the woman's thin back and flat stomach, seeking any wound, and stares wide-eyed into her face, "What's wrong?!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 01:18:17</strong>
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				Cairn stood <em>en garde</em> even after the fight was over, the cold look being given er by the Druid was ahrd to miss, the stared blankly at him a moment... then it hit her, she had more than one ball in the air for the Order.&nbsp; "Shit."&nbsp; She murmured in some dismay.<br><br>This was not the best impression to make on a new charge.&nbsp; Make the best of it.&nbsp; "Come on up, Druid."&nbsp; Her eye raked the crowd below.&nbsp; yes, they were looking at her, not him and the dog, excellent.&nbsp; &nbsp; "Quickly, before-"&nbsp; Chloe's spasm was ahrd to miss, a agurnt of pain from behind her, she stepped agains a wall, darted a look behind her.&nbsp; That tore it.&nbsp; She gave a rather more urgent call to the druid. "Get up here now, she might need you!"&nbsp; And muttered to Titan.&nbsp; "You'll have to guard the door, I have got to get dressed and properly armed.&nbsp; Sethi, please help Chloe get inside.&nbsp; Druid, get up here now!"<br><br>She didn't dance with impatience, she just watched the tavern intently, ducked inside to dress as soon as the others were inside.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nom De Plume</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 02:03:49</strong>
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				&nbsp; The sorceress prattled. Aodh rolled his eyes a little, shoulders slumping as he clutched at his staff. He rarely paid much thought to recognition, and her confession of love... Well, it was not his concern. Suffice to say he might have been nauseated if he was actually paying attention, but his eyes continued to train themselves on the fighter. He began up the stairs at her prompting, slowly, looking the part of a tired old man, when the witch doubled over in pain. All eyes were on her for a moment, even Aodh's. And then Cairn's voice cut through the blithering like a piece of flint.<br><br><em>"Get up here now, she might need you!"</em><br><br>&nbsp; The command elicited a smirk from Aodh. <em>She recognizes danger, at least,</em> he thought, glancing over his shoulder and uttering a sharp whistle. Mausen turned and bounded from the door, skittering to a halt by Aodh's feet. With his companion heeling once more, he started up the stairs with a renewed vigor. He reached the landing where the party was gathered, stopping next to the fighter for a moment. The great dane snuffed at her feet, and uttered a small whine.<br><br>&nbsp; "Dress," he rasped, turning his gaze to the sorceress. "We find out what's wrong and then we leave. The Silver Spray is waiting at the docks."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 03:47:24</strong>
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				<div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>"No Sethi, I meant I want you to still be my guardian, but after everything that happened, I feel you deserve one more level heated, I thought who I was with last night was .. " <br><br>"You" Her eyes said as much as she looked at the rogue then darted to others watching her. "Im so sorry, you could have been killed due to my recklessness" Chloe figited and suddenly the contraption in her hand felt like it was made of lead.<br><br>It dropped to the ground awkwardly as the sorceress doubled over as a flood of strong spasms rocked her hips. The time wasnt painful only disabling. For a moment she fainted, when she came to the others were staring at her confused of what to do. Another pulsing sensation below her strange length blossomed into awareness. Perhaps they could see it from how the folds of her robes changed, perhaps not.<br><br>"Ulras" they would know the term. "It happens to some sorceress" Chloe didn't want to act a child and personal issues being addressed publicly wasn't something Chloe was happy about. Such a shame the Ulras change happened then. So sudden. As she got to her feet, doubled over as if being struck in the stomach it became easier to breath<br><br>"I know a new spell, the Ulras is true. But Aodh, Sethi, your both right. We need to leave, if they know we are here and brave enough to send in assassins to a place that should belong to the Order we are not safe. I can ride, I think"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 15:37:05</strong>
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				Sethi shifts her agile weight from foot to foot, twisting her rapier's grip in her slim fingers.&nbsp; She shakes her head, "Ulras..?" and wipes the back of her hand over her mouth again.&nbsp; Chloe <i>seemed</i> unconcerned over the spasms she just experienced, but her own meager knowledge of magic and of of Chloe's anatomy has left the guardian feeling helpless.&nbsp; The truth, branded on her soul, is that Chloe is her charge, and perhaps the only being to whom she has any real personal connection.&nbsp; "Here," she says, encircling one arm under the taller woman's shoulder, and easing her to her feet.&nbsp; "Let's ride," she says softly, and stays connected to her until she's sure Chloe is able to walk unaided.<br><br>As they make their way to the stables, she catches at Cairn's armored shoulder, meeting her eye for a brief moment, and sends a silent smile of assurance.&nbsp; It's a comfort to know that they aren't alone in this mission.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 18:01:26</strong>
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				"Forgive my recent strangeness Sethi, I don't feel myself, its this scroll case or whatever is in it, the sooner we get it on that ship the better" Chloe was thankful for the help.<br><br>When all had appeared about the horses the sorceress nodded deeply to titan and Carin in thanks for their help at preventing a disaster. Cairn had rushed in naked even after Chloe's remarks. The guardians were extremely disciplined when the sorceress was not. Sure sorceresses were known to be more rash than mages, but even still boundaries shouldn't be pushed like what Chloe did.<br><br>How she would apologize and thank Carin was another matter, she had her own mage to protect and would likely want to talk with him about tactics. They were together managing the artifact. This was comforting.&nbsp; As caustic as Aodhs' scathing remarks were known to be, he often was most sensible when others were one eyed, his tempering influence could keep them all alive.<br><br>Thanks to Sethi's aid Chloe's doubled over pose was awkwardly managed adopt her horse. Once done, a cascade of expressions rippled across her face as she tried to ignore strange sensations that had the sorceress constantly repositioning herself in her saddle. <br><br>"Sethi, whats happening has my mind and body feeling as foreign as I can imagine, its something some sorceresses experience that changes one personally, its on a topic something I hope to talk to you about when you and I can talk alone. I hope my strangeness though this is something you can tolerate, I owe you more than my life"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 19:01:10</strong>
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				The young woman shakes her head at Chloe and helps her secure her feet in the stirrups.&nbsp; "I'm on your side here, whatever's needed, right?"&nbsp; She grins shyly and strokes Chloe's thigh in a rare gesture of comfort.&nbsp; She immediately blushes and dips her face, then turns to Titan, Cairn, and Aodh. "Right... so, if you don't have horses, we can ride double-- I'm not much of a rider, but I'm not carrying much to over-burden the beast."&nbsp; She checks her meager rations and bow where they are secured to the saddlebags, then swings up and into the saddle athletically-- though not expertly.&nbsp; She settles herself, arranges her rapier at her left side, and closes her eyes to steady herself.&nbsp; "Chloe's carryin' the package, right? Is that... you know... <i>safe</i>?"&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 19:04:15</strong>
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				Cairn dressed and armed with speed and precision, paying no heed to the others.<br><br>Service in the Army operating under "field modesty" had long since cured her of many inhibitions when she was with those she considered comrades.&nbsp; Linen shirt, cotton briefs, then linen pants, socks and boots, then she hauled her armor over her head, settled her helmet on her head, sword and dagger on belt, scooping up donning her pack, shield on one arm, and she was ready.&nbsp; She knelt before the huge dog, kept her eyes averted, not meeting the animal's gaze as she offered the back of her fist, holding it just below the critter's muzzle for a sniff.<br><br>"Chloe, Sethi, lead the way, we'll follow directly."&nbsp; She did glance up at the Druid, not staring at him directly so as not to spook the dog.&nbsp; "We do need to get our mounts settled on the ship.&nbsp; Just as soon as your dog and I&nbsp; say hello properly." <br><br>Thank the gods the dog was trained.&nbsp; A quick sniff and a lick, and they were off to the stables.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nom De Plume</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 19:25:56</strong>
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				&nbsp; Ulras. Where had he heard <em>that</em> word before?<br><br>&nbsp; Aodh obsessed quietly, absently following after the group. The druid seemed a little less abrasive, though more distant now that he had something to occupy himself with. Mausen, of course, did what any dog would do; thankfully Cairn knew how to approach the animal. Aodh barely heard Cairn as she spoke. <em>"We do need to get our mounts settled on the ship.&nbsp; Just as soon as your dog and I&nbsp; say hello properly."</em> Once Mausen had been satisfied, he trailed behind his owner once more. With a nod, Aodh turned and wandered out of the tavern and to the stables.<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;The druid glanced over to Sethi as she addressed everyone but Chloe. With a wince, Aodh dropped a hand to his side, feeling for the comforting presence of his hound. "We can walk. The docks are near here." He glanced back to the warrior, shifting slightly in the direction of the waterfront. "If you don't have a mount yourself, walk with me," Aodh murmured.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 23:36:46</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unlike the last time the trip to the harbor was seemingly without incident. The order’s ship, the Silver Spray was tied to the quayside, a sailor leaning on the railing at the top of the ladder stretching to the ship.<br>He seemed to be smoking a pipe and at ease with the world.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The group both on foot and horse arrived on the quayside and it became obvious that the ship had no provision for loading on horses. Titan rested his hands on the saddle, “I will take the horse back to the stable and then I am for bed it has been a long night.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shadows moved and flexed as a robed figure stepped out of them and regarded the group. The man or was it a women’s face was in the shadow of the robe’s hood as she spoke and it was a she by her voice. A rich cultured voice, “It seems that one cannot get the help now a days. Five I sent and three came back like whipped curs. It seems you dealt with them quite easily, my compliments. Strange though that they choose to return to me rather than die at your hands, they knew I would kill them for failure.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She gestured with her hand and the veil of invisibility fell away revealing the three men they had just been fighting. They stared blankly at the group all traces of life gone from their faces as they where now Zombies. <br>“The order messes in my plans, tell them at the citadel that they have chosen to cross the path of Laura, a most unwise course of action.” She seemed then to be staring at Chloe, “A sorceress, a Ulras no less, who has chosen to dance with Wild Magic, in time it will be amusing to duel with you. But for now I will leave my former employees to duel with.” <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The image rippled and was gone, a projection it seemed but the zombies where all too real as they lurched forward. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>09-07-2012, 01:01:22</strong>
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				Sethi unloads her gear from the horse and nods gratefully to Titan.&nbsp; "We'd be grateful if you'd pass along notice of our arrival, when you return them, Titan."&nbsp; Even having ridden alongside him for a night and fought for his cause, Sethi seems to have no desire to let her gaze linger on his rat-like face for long.&nbsp; "Right then," she mutters under her breath and steps away to check the ship-- before the appearance of the zombies, of course, and their vile mistress.<br><br>Listening to the woman speak, however, Sethi determines that madness is, quite possibly, a symptom of female mages of all kinds.&nbsp; She was, apparently, expecting to fail against Chloe this time..?&nbsp; The zombies were meant only to harass them?&nbsp; or maybe infect them with some kind of... ick?<br><br>"Stay close, Chloe," she says, drawing her rapier and a kukri knife.&nbsp; If they were already dead-- and they certainly appeared to be-- then how much good would blades be?<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>09-07-2012, 02:16:05</strong>
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				<br>Luckily the spasms and strange new sensations ebbed and flowed until one could focus before they arrived at the ship. The horse's saddle bags was emptied of all but their feed and soon Chloe had a pile of luggage being taken to their ships-quaters as her feet familiarised themselves with the ship's deck.<br><br>The illlusion spoke of threats and knowledge of Chloe's nature as well as a desire to duel later which sent a sinking feeling in the middle of Chloe's chest. Pride and purpose was a dangerous mix and a necromage? This was far from good. Chloe's main spells addressed the minds of opponents, and zombies didn't have them.<br><br>The zombies approached the moment the message was given and Chloe retrieved her Xbow instinctively. She had snapped off two bulbs-heads an hour or so before and had forgotten to replace them. Cursing not being prepared the mage fired at the ground before the zombies with what the xbow had regardless.<br><br>Two head-less bolts partially made of tindertwings flared before three true bolts, complete with breaking oil and greese illuminated the ground in front of them.&nbsp; It was three not five loads of ground covering, but luckily the Zombies were slow and not intellegent enough to try and avoid the patches.<br>Still luck can go either way with battle and Chloe had to prepare for what would happen if that didnt see to their advances.<br><br>"You two" Chloe yelled at two sailors "Prepare to remove the gang-plank - unless you want to share your journey with zombies" the sorceress bellowed pointing to the approaching villans<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>09-07-2012, 15:34:06</strong>
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				The druid had no mount, so Cairn's choice was obvious to her.&nbsp; She led her horse, walking beside her new charge and his dog.&nbsp; A quite walk to the ship while she got to know her new partner...&nbsp; or tried to.&nbsp; She sighed inwardly.&nbsp; A Druid of the deep woods, she decided.&nbsp; Not used to people, didn't get along well with others at all.<br><br>And right at the ship, a most unwelcome greeting party.&nbsp; "Aw shit."&nbsp; She tossed the reins to Titan and stepped to the forefront as she drew her sword poising it to thrust, not slash.&nbsp; "Don't bother chopping at these things, stab 'em or whack&nbsp; 'em with a mace".&nbsp; &nbsp;She grinned fleetingly.&nbsp; "That's the ones I'm used to, anyway.&nbsp; Ya never know, this bitch might have her own special sauce on these things."<br><br>&nbsp;At least she was dressed and properly armed this time.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nom De Plume</strong> on <strong>09-07-2012, 19:20:37</strong>
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				&nbsp; Aodh offered little in the way of small talk; still, the terseness had left his voice. The warrior had chosen to walk with him, which was... Commendable. Aodh grimaced; he disliked being wrong about anything, and Cairn had shown a degree of intelligence in her words, and competence in her actions that he had not expected. His gaze wandered over to where the guardian was marching a few feet away. There was a degree of powerful grace to her, too, that he could not deny. The grimace turned into a pained smile as he let his eyes trail into the dark street ahead of him. Mausen led, sniffing the air, tensing. It knew something was wrong long before any of the others, and cautiously padded ahead. When they finally made it to the docks, Mausen stopped at his master's side, confused and alert. Had he not smelled something foul in the air?<br><br>&nbsp; The necromancer's appearance answered the dog's primitive mind. Both Mausen and Aodh tensed immediately, the former snarling, the latter gripping his staff, white knuckled. As the-- Woman?-- droned on, the druid began an incantation, low and to himself, as he scratched symbols into the dirt with the oaken rod. Before she had finished taunting the sorceress, he was surrounded at the fore with wild, illegible symbols. Bending at the knee, Aodh set his hand to Mausen's flank, who perked up, mouth closed, matching his master's intense gaze. When he finished the incantation, the dog turned back, baring a new smile filled with long, dangerous fangs. Aodh's gaze returned to where the image of the necromancer was standing-- to see it replaced by a trio of undead. He had heard mention of Wild Magic, and took a moment to narrow his eyes infinitesimally at the sorceress. But his attention was quickly redirected; there were more pressing matters to attend to.<br><br>&nbsp; Namely, zombies.<br><hr><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Aodh casts Magic Fang on Mausen while the necromancer is monologuing. Yay for villainous tropes!</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>09-07-2012, 23:51:52</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The zombies came on in that slow shambling way of their kind, mindlessly pursuing the orders of their mistress. They neither knew nor cared about the bolts that Chloe had fired. One of them even walked through a burning patch and continued his advance with a flaming leg. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan had the horse’s reins in his hand and was holding on tightly. The approaching Undead and the smell of burning flesh was unsettling them and they need to be moved away.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For the moment the party was safe from them as they where still out of reach of the waving arms. However in a minute or two the Zombies would be on them.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The party has one round of action before the zombies get into striking range.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>10-07-2012, 02:15:19</strong>
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				<br>There was no time to reload. Damn, the were walking to slowly to slip on the greeze, one was alight but not so much to stop the thing. And there were three.<br><br>Still they were on the ship and the zombies were approaching. Gang planks were dangerous even when in working over.<br>When they were not, well those with brighter minds than these three found unfortunate fates.<br><br>If the sailors didn't come to their aid removing the gangplank in time Chloe would rip out her dagger and free any Barrels strapped to the decking nearby then kick them over to send them rolling towards the zombies in an attempt to knock them over or ideally knock them into the water.<br><br>Hmm if the zombies were already dead, they wouldn't drown, but they wouldn't swim either. Sink, then what march on the bottom of the water trying to follow them over leagues ? The thought was unsettling. Perhaps be eaten by fish. In which case would that make a Zombie fish ? Was that the ritual that necromages knew ? Tricking others to do so ? Or do they have to be dead first ? If not dead what would Eating the flesh of zombies do ? Cant be good.<br>&nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>11-07-2012, 04:05:51</strong>
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				Sethi grimaces at the warning about piercing the zombies' flesh rather than slashing at it.&nbsp; "Must've left my cudgel with my other horse," she murmurs, sliding her kukri away into its sheath and replacing it with the lucky dagger from before.&nbsp; "Alright.&nbsp; Not much left to do but," she whips the dagger overhand and sends it tumbling through the air towards a shambling corpse.&nbsp; This is <i>not</i> how she fights, most times-- she relies on speed and panache, sure, but the act of throwing daggers like some kind of carnival attraction is... a little exciting, maybe?&nbsp; The blade buries itself in the torso of one of the animated dead, protruding high up on its lifeless chest with a solid, meaty thud.&nbsp; The damage, of course, is minimal.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">At 2012-07-10 21:00:40, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d4a2 Result: 4 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39426)<br>At 2012-07-10 20:59:42, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d20a5 Result: 13 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39425)<br><br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>11-07-2012, 16:24:07</strong>
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				A flicker of movement as a dagger flashed by Cairn's head - she was used to it, the noted it but didn't flinch.<br><br>Oh Gods, she felt better. She seemed to have her center back, and being fully armed certainly helped.&nbsp; She bent her knees slightly, shifted nto the balls of her feet, and struck the instant a shambling figure lumbered into range.<br><br>&nbsp;<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">HIT:&nbsp; 39447&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-11 09:20:17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-11 09:20:17, Healergirl (uid: 25515) rolls: 1d20a5 Result: 13 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39447)&nbsp; 13, probably enough.<br><br>DAMAGE:&nbsp; 39448&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-11 09:22:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-11 09:22:30, Healergirl (uid: 25515) rolls: 1d8a2 Result: 7 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39448)&nbsp; DAMAGE 7.</div></div><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nom De Plume</strong> on <strong>12-07-2012, 00:48:23</strong>
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				&nbsp; "Mausen, cosain!" Aodh barked, pointing sharply over to Cairn as she engaged one of the shamblers. The proud dane barked viciously in return, a streak of blue-black as it weaved between the party until he was at the woman's side. In a moment, Mausen wrapped it's powerful jaws around a leg, yanking the zombie clear off the ground; it collapsed in a heap, where Mausen continued to whip it's head around, tearing bits of flesh away. A growl worked it's way out its throat, an audible threat to stay down.<br><br>Aodh, in the meantime, moves back, picking a handful of loose pebbles off the docks as he does so. He mutters an incantation, and blows into his palm. Three of the stones glow faintly for a moment, before being marked in a wild arrangement of crude symbols. He sifts them out, readying himself to hurl them at the surviving undead.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">At 2012-07-11 17:18:39, Nom De Plume (uid: 26777) rolls: 1d20a4 Result: 23 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39452) Mausen listens!<br>At 2012-07-11 17:30:56, Nom De Plume (uid: 26777) rolls: 1d20a3 Result: 13 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39453) Mausen bites! 14, forgot to add Magic Fang.<br>At 2012-07-11 17:31:31, Nom De Plume (uid: 26777) rolls: 1d6a3 Result: 5 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39454) Mausen... Gnaws, really. 6, forgot to add Magic Fang.<br>At 2012-07-11 17:37:25, Nom De Plume (uid: 26777) rolls: 1d20a3 Result: 19 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39455) Mausen trips! Who's a good dog? Who's a good dooog?!<br>Forgot to add Magic Fang modifier- +1 to attack and damage rolls.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>12-07-2012, 01:05:07</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Zombies with its leg on fire neither flinches nor stops moving as Sethi’s dagger thuds into its body. But that combined with the thrust from Cairn’s blade is enough to make it collapse. It lies at Cairn’s feet continuing to burn.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Another of the zombies finds itself being used as a chew toy and joins its companion on the ground with the dog ripping out large chunks of its flesh.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The remaining Zombie indifferent to the fate of it’s companions alters its course so that it is shambling towards Chloe who is trying to tilt over a barrel. She succeeds and rolls the barrel towards the oncoming Zombie. Although her idea of pushing the Zombie into the water is a failure, rather than being knocked over the Zombie merely rocks backwards at the impact.<br>But then as the barrel is in the direct line between it and Chloe it continued moving pushing the barrel in front of it as it does so. Whilst it is still able to move it’s all ready slow speed is reduced further.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>12-07-2012, 08:25:31</strong>
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				What seemed to be another surprise attack to usurp their plans seemed so far to go in their favour, thank the gods. The druid's companion seemed to appear into a fiend from hell and within a flash was savaging one of the undead with unnaturally large teeth. The rogue and fighter worked together seemlessly, Both used to battle and each taking advantage over the gains the other had made, and together saw another of the three zombies fall, now a burning mess. Only one remained, and it was hampered by a barrel, and distracted so it wasn't long before the druids magic stones and the warrior had it a a motionless heap. As others were either regaining their breath, sorting through the possessions the zombies had or disposing of the corpses Chloe thought it was time one question that had to be addressed.<br><br><em>"Titan, normally there is no reason for us to know what this case is holding but that is the <strong><em>forth </em></strong>time we have been attacked with in six blocks !<strong> Actually five</strong> ! Once trying to leave the tavern, another in the orders own sanctuary where we should sleep safely, two attempts to ambush us on the road, one when we are seeing to our horses, another thrawted by a false signal whistle, and then this ! Five ! Group attacks ! Organized too ! Somehow I wouldn't be surprised if half of the sailors are secret agents that will try again when we sleep !"</em><br><br>She then removed the case and placed it before herself, being careful to handle it with gloved hands. <br><br><em>"Why would a necromage care for this ? We have got lucky so far, but if this is some relic of an ancient undead-god I think at least that much we deserve to know. I know your a powerful mage of some sorts, so I know attempts to charm you will backfire or worse, but please Titan, tell us whats so important about this thing. <br><br>You are a mage of some sorts or have knowledge of this in some way for I recall the spell you made seeing this float above the table to check it was genuine. I assume you want me to carry it as others can feel its presence and its easier for you to see them coming if you know where I am and can watch entry points in secret over always looking over you shoulder, but For the love of all good gods Titan, what in the heavens is it ? "</em><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>14-07-2012, 00:44:20</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Titan looked over the group and smiled in a rueful way, “Yes some one seems to be eager to acquire it and maybe you should know a little of what you carry there.” He moved his horse so that he was looking down on Chloe and the scroll case she carried.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Wild Magic, that is what they told, that is what is in there, pure magic.” He gestured to the scroll case, “The ArchMage Lenos was supposed to have learnt how to tap into Wild Magic and use it to power his spells.” Titan sighed, “Imagine a candle with its little flame on top, safe and controlled.&nbsp; But throw over oil and you have a conflagration in an instant, that is the danger of Wild Magic. And that was his scroll case that it is said he carried and opened when he needed to use Wild Magic.”<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“It is of course rumor as Lenos is no longer around to ask.<br>Now you have a ship to catch and I have a bed waiting for me. SO if there is nothing else?”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>14-07-2012, 03:53:14</strong>
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				(OOC: G Any chance the guardians can find some loot from the deceased ? )<br><br>Chloe realized Titan would be leaving them to take the second leg of this escort business alone and it seemed the sailors were getting prepared to cast off. "Very well titan, if you have been thin lipped about this so far I don't expect all of the truth to be rambled out now, you have managed to get it here with us intact, well done I guess"<br><br>This wasn't the first time Titan had mentioned he will be parting ways with the rest here and to this Chloe curtsied. The sorceress assumed the captain would know the destination and the rest of the Orders desires for its use so resigned herself to have faith that once they were at sea the captain would brief them on what Titan didn't know. So many unknowns.<br><br>As all were getting settled into the quarters assigned to them Chloe talked out loud for the two guardians and the druid to hear, but none in particular <br><br>"So it can empower any mage, of any type ? That explains it changing me I guess. But Great ! that means EVERY type of mage who knows of it is our enemy ! Unless its used , lost or given to some play unassailable. Seems we will be beacan for trouble until one of that happens."<br><br>Chloe then began to methodically tie the contents of what was in her saddlebags to the walls and roof of their room and seemed comforted by handling her glass tools.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>14-07-2012, 15:34:27</strong>
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				"Tell the order to take care of her, she's a good horse.&nbsp; As horse go, anyway."&nbsp; Cairn settled her saddlebags over her left shoulder and handed the reins to Titan with no real reluctance, she didn't much care for hores, even good ones.&nbsp; then she automatically picked up step with the Druid, a pace behind him and to his right - not his left, as a servant would, she certainly didn't want him getting in her way if she had to draw steel and move fast.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>14-07-2012, 23:27:20</strong>
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				Elena’s letter to Chloe given to her by Aodh.<br><br>Chloe, <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I trust that this letter finds you and Sethi in good health. You will by now have met your new companions Aodh and Cairn. Please show all your companions it confirms you as team leader.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It is with a sad heart that I write to you, two my of my dearest friends Karin and Weaver have gone missing on a mission. Putting the friendship aside they where on an important mission and we need to know what happened to them. Therefore please inform the captain that he is to set sail for the port of the Moon. Our contact there is a priestess of Selûne names Serene. Establish what happened to them and salvage what you can of the mission. Serene will explain further.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On another matter, the item you should have acquired it would be better if you did not open it. You may have guessed it’s contents but please do not take offense when I say that you are too unskilled in the ways of magic to survive what would happen if you where exposed.<br><br>Yours,<br><br>Elena.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>15-07-2012, 04:09:38</strong>
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				<br>After all were settled in their quarters Chloe was presented a letter by Aodh.<br><br>After breaking its wax seal and reading it twice she passed it around to the two guardians and the druid and waited a moment for its contents to sink in.<br><br>"Naming me as leader is strange. I have shown more recklessness than any of you and I don't feel for a moment I am superior, <br>I believe the choice is cultural and mission purpose only. I have charming spells and a tonge that can convince some people of virtues that serve our interest, so me being deemed so is helpful to ensure help when we need it."<br><br>When addressed she tried to look regal but knew she must fail at least in some ways with them all knowing what they did<br><br>"Aodh, you are a masterful speaker and many of the acolydes quote you and adored you as a teacher of the world, none did me for a reason. I see you all as equals and if you all agree to the order decision I will endevour to put my personal values aside to ensire you safety and the success of the mission." <br><br>She then pulled her hair as she often did when nervous<br><br>"Whatever wild magic is in this case, I have no doubt that it will burn me to cinders or worse if I beleive I can absorb it or control it. I may be foolish but Im not stupid. I want it where the order deems its best placed for good reasons and purpose as soon as possible. The longer we have it the more its a curse not an honor to be its bearer. But apparently rushing it to its home isnt enough, Karin and Weaver seem friends who may be in trouble. We need to do this for we may find ourselves in the same situation. If we do succeed in the mission and are granted titles and estates I will push for it to be split evenly between the four of us."<br><br>The captain would talk to the group when the captain wished. He was being polite enough not to impose rules or prinicipals when on his ship immediately, manners best returned.<br><br>"I am without gold, bargaining powers, I grow in power in some regards but I fear without gold options are more luck based than what we need. I wish they gave us more equipment, or something to help this leg of the quest, I have spent most of what I have just getting us here"<br><br>She looked to all eyes seeing mixed expressions.<br><br>"Lets talk more in the morning if any of you wish it. I have had little sleep, none here have all busy seeing to staying alive. My apologize for how I spoke of rest before, my mind and sense I hope will recover with what sleep brings"<br><br>After all had read the message Chloe placed it in her scroll case and quilled two more letters, one informing the captain of their destination, and another elegantly requesting the order to consider creating a returning throwing dagger for Sethi for what she did saving the orders santury. Both letters she sealed with wax and presented it to a sailor to hand it to the captain, perhaps the captain can deliver the other message to an order representative at the next port.<br><br><div align="center">*<br></div><div align="center">(http://alexanderjamesstockphotography.com/admin/photos/Deck-of-a-boat-6943.jpg)</div><br>A minute after the letters were quilled Chloe became asleep in the hammock soundly almost moment her eyes closed. What the others did was far away and a cascade of surreal dreams didn't clarify matters. Hours later she awoke and after stretching exited onto the decking near the bow of the ship. Sailing was slow, the wind not far from still, still the ship moved, crawling its way to its destination. If the captain received the Orders instructions and acted on them it was anyones guess, if he would deliver the letter Chloe wanted to give the order for reward and better equipment for the guardians at the next port ? Again another unknown.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>16-07-2012, 01:16:02</strong>
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				Sethi hovers close at Chloe's shoulder, studying the crew of the new ship, eyeing their new companion with his massive, animal bodyguard.&nbsp; At one point, the ginger-haired girl polishes the flecks of dried ichor from her daggers.&nbsp; At another, she fidgets with the facets of her studded leather body-armor, the creases and joints creasing and chafing at her from long wear.<br><br>When Cairn offers her the possessions of the fallen men, she nods in agreement.&nbsp; "Right... I know what these are."&nbsp; She fans a couple of the lockpicks in her bare fingers where they protrude from her gauntlets.&nbsp; Holding one slender, delicately-turned steel bit to the sky, she mutters on.&nbsp; "Hope I don' snap the thing tryin' to use it."&nbsp; She grins faintly at Cairn then, nodding in thanks.&nbsp; She swirls the flask against the light as well ((I assume it's labeled, or one of the mages has indicated its purpose)), and nods in thanks.&nbsp; "We may need that, certainly."&nbsp; Smiling up at Cairn, she reaches for the woman's arm, giving it a light tug.<br><br>"Look... I, ah... don't want to interfere with your charge or nothin', right?"&nbsp; she flicks her eyes momentarily toward the druid.&nbsp; "Put in a good word for me, if ye can."&nbsp; She nods at the woman and pauses, then turns back with a subtle curiosity in her half-closed eyes, which are rimmed in shadow from her exhaustion.&nbsp; "Was it..?"&nbsp; Shaking her head, she turns away.&nbsp; "er... never mind."&nbsp; She edges away then, a nod of camaraderie, and heads toward her cabin.&nbsp; She staggers lightly with the pitch and roll of the ship-- clearly, she's unused to being at sea-- but regains her balance before disappearing below deck.<br><br>She opens the door to the room where Chloe rests... she checks to see if there are other berths or hammocks, uncertain if they will be alone.&nbsp; &nbsp;Her leather-clad feet are soft against the floor, and the ship creaks gently with the rock of the waves.&nbsp; Standing by Chloe's side for a moment, she spreads one hand as if to wake the sorceress, and settles instead for the restraint of her job... she scans the sorceress over, looking for any bandage or wound that would indicate she was hurt before; of course, the more likely explanation was that the sorceress was suffering from menstrual cramps, or stomach trouble... neither of which would be likely to show on the unflappable sorceress' garb.<br><br>With a soft sigh, she murmurs, "Night, Chloe..." and begins working at her armor's buckles and straps, piling it neatly beside her hammock.&nbsp; Her armor padding is next, leaving her in her sweat-stained shirt.&nbsp; She finds fresh water, knowing its value at sea will be higher than on dry land, and pours a small basin half-full.&nbsp; She first dips her finger into the chalky powder in one of her pouches, then rubs it over her teeth, working into the crevices of the back teeth and massaging the gums, then wipes down her face.&nbsp; Shedding the last garment, she dips her shift into the water and wipes herself down-- scrubbing with the balled-up garment as best she can before soaking it in the water again and wringing it out to the best of her ability.&nbsp; She feels better, then, fishing a fresh shirt from the saddlebag of her belongings and drawing it over her damp, dark hair.<br><br>Tying it back, then, with a short length of tattered and faded ribbon she keeps tied around her wrist, she finally sighs in relief.&nbsp; She eyes her armor and belts, then, selecting a few of her daggers and thunking them into the wood wall next to where she will sleep.&nbsp; "Old friends," she thinks, then pulls the exquisite kukri knife she saves for dueling.&nbsp; "You're getting more than your share, aren't ye?"<br><br>She tucks the kukri and sheath against her body, then sets about one last check of the decks.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>16-07-2012, 03:23:42</strong>
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				The sailors seemed to pay the passengers no mind and after a quick inspection of the deck Chloe also bathes quickly in a small tub filled with cold rain water. Occasional cramps still plagued the sorceress but they were getting fewer and far between now. Whatever change was happening was something her body was settling into.<br><br>Lavender scented soaps eased some thoughts the sorceress had and while soaping her own neck caught as sight of herself in a mirror. What a freak, in a crude way. No elegant posturing or slim thighs could oversing what was between her legs. Forgetting about that night, it, them, both of them now was far from possible. The surreal dreams the sorceress had was of Sethi, mainly guilt, shame. Feeling unworthy to be protected let alone followed as a leader or kept as a friend. A Deep sigh, too many deep sighs. <br><br>The sorceress softly moved her member aside to reveal another smaller one that had only appeared recently. At least it was a sign her primary one would stop growing. How men wish for this. The sensations had become pleasurable but how can grace or anything other than jokes come of such changes? And the other fighter, not one word was spoken about that night by either of them. One issue at a time.<br><br>The sorceress quickly finished soaping the rest of her body, and while naked scrubbed her dirty robes and socks and hung them up to dry before donning her other set, matching but lincon green. Short sharp brushes ensured her hair was respectable and soon it appeared back in its familiar pony tail. Minutes later she had fastened the scoll case filled with something containing wild magic snugly on her back and tried to forget how being so near it would be changing her. Stout gloves and boots helped her feel secure and a stroll back on the deck was attempted to try and see the world in a new light.<br><br>Soon enough she bumped into the rogue, and for a moment an akward silence was shared.<br><br>"Sethi, we also have gathered leather armour, more daggers and some short swords from those fighting us which is now in a chest in our quarters, if you wish to take them or use them as spares please do."<br><br>The words were rushed, it was obvious to the rogue that it wasnt a subject the sorceress wanted to talk of<br><br>"I feel ashamed since that night, so many loose ends of meaning feels frayed and whipping my mind when I sleep. Sethi .. " the rogue looked radiant, casually, as if, despite her speech, raw grace was there for the taking.<br><br>The sorceress dared to touch the rouge on her arm "Can we please talk alone ? I do want to hear what happened to you in the past, what you couldn't talk of, perhaps it can clarify what I am going through, even if you dont want to or cant its ok, I can if thats enough, can we just be alone to talk of some things regardless? So much has happened so quickly I have no idea how things can settle without doing so"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>17-07-2012, 06:14:39</strong>
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				Sethi blinks in surprise at the Sorceress, feeling suddenly very awkward to be out of her armor.&nbsp; She shrugs then, tips her head toward the cabin.&nbsp; "I... ah... I need to lie down for a while, if there's time..." the dark circles under her eyes speak volumes about her exhaustion.&nbsp; "If you don't mind, maybe..." she trails off heading back to the sleeping quarters and trying hard not to think about those gemstone eyes that bored right into her skull, that porcelain face that teased at her mind on long nights, the voice that had cried out not hours before, just beyond her reach, for the touch of another.<br><br>*<br><br>In the cabin, Sethi coils into her hammock carefully, shifting her weight in her best effort not to go completely upside-down.&nbsp; She still curls her weapons, and the neat row of daggers in the ship's rib speak of her lack of trust of the others.&nbsp; "You have nothing to be ashamed of, Chloe..." she curls onto her side once the hammock stabilizes so that she can watch-- what, the door?&nbsp; Perhaps... or perhaps Chloe-- as she speaks.&nbsp; "I don't blame you.&nbsp; I've done as much, out of... needs," she rolls her eyes at her own embarrassment and tries to continue, "out of urges and feelings that can't be... sated... any other way.&nbsp; Sometimes just to feel alive,.&nbsp; But... what I think you are asking?" She shakes her head slowly, stares at the ceiling again as the hammock swings with her shifting weight.&nbsp; "What happened to me... was something I <i>did</i>.&nbsp; It doesn't own me, I own <i>it.</i>"&nbsp; there's a rustling of leather as she checks her armor, making sure she can reach it quickly, if she needs to.<br><br>"But finding that release... that trust to be that open?&nbsp; Lots of times, Chloe, I want that from you."&nbsp; She smiles faintly, the admission so uncharacteristic that it's almost shocking.&nbsp; "But what if I do and I lose you?&nbsp; Or I fuck up my job because you get hurt, or I beg you to bed me when I should be guarding the door..?"&nbsp; she wipes her eyes with one hand, the skin still smelling of sweat and leather despite the wash.&nbsp; "I want you to outlive me, Chloe-- not to outlive my usefulness."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>17-07-2012, 08:10:46</strong>
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				<div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>"Oh Sethi" The time felt amazing, roles reversed this time, watching the rogue that was always on guard while the sorceress sleep unwind to rest was peaceful. How her eyes could have thoughts other than disappointment at others was difficult to fathom and on hearing it the sorceress twisted her head to one side in a bird like fashion<br><br>"We are each others guardians Sethi, I couldnt hope to have more than you and if we die so be it, you have saved my life so many times its hard for me to count blame on you dont doing it for everything ? THats foolish, you have proven yourself so many times over any lax would be more me pushing fate not a failure of yours. Some things are only the gods choosing."<br><br>God she looked ravishing<br><br>"Whatever you did I would adore and be calmed to hear details if you feel a part of you wants to, it would make me feel less of my own nature if you could. But regardless"<br><br>Again another instinctive urge to touch sethi on the hand<br><br>"I adore you more for being so, for not feeling such things are nothing or dismissive, I dont want to outlive you, if I die in your arms I would have no need of heaven, best life if ended so. You will never loose me, if you desire my presence Orders from the Order be more distant."<br><br>Chloe then then stood and brushed the rouges hair.<br><br>"You so tired, I will not hold you to these words nor dare to assume you would think so later. But know I have often dreamed of marrying you in the same way husbands and wifes do, and have prayed to many gods my form doesnt make a mockery of such dreams in your eyes, Your usefulness is more than your daggers, your my map, my guiding star. I thought it was with you I was with last night, I have no idea what it means to Carine or you, and desperately hope some good can come of it and it not just be a growing dark cloud of a great unspoken hovering between us"<br><br>The sorceress then bit her lip<br><br>"If I get hurt is due to me taking too much for granted, I know my nature may be unsettling to what grace I want to represent which you may value but regardless I seek and hope to court you and I know whatever plagues your mind with shame or confusion will remain something I want to be part of healing. If you feel intruded on and my views inappropriate and prefer me to leave so you can rest say so but if you feel more words of unspoken ebbs to float free of your kips now I am your ears for such motions, I have longed to be for a long time now." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>18-07-2012, 00:00:26</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Silver Spray slides through the ocean, its crew carrying out their tasks with professional skill. As night falls on the first day at sea lookouts are posted. Keen eyed sailors peer out into the dark, their eyes searching for the white spray indicating a submerged object or the running lights of another ship.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They are not looking for nor do they see the small winged shape that comes out of the dark sky. With a slight hiss the creatures land on the main mast and clings on with its claws. Ruby red eyes peer downwards as it folds its wings. Then the eyes change color from ruby red to piercing blue as the creature looks around intently before it nods its head. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Had anyone been peering into the eyes now they would almost feel the cold intelligence behind them. Then the blue fades away to be replaced once more by the Ruby Red and the intelligence fades. Once this has been completed the creature makes its way downwards seeking a place to hide itself.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>18-07-2012, 00:54:48</strong>
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				Sethi hears the sorceress out, neither interrupting nor discouraging her, from her touches and words.&nbsp; "Chloe," she says very gently, her eyes half-veiled with exhaustion.&nbsp; "I'm not entirely sure if I am dreaming this or not... but hear me out."&nbsp; She puts out one hand, squeezes the sorceress' fingers in return.&nbsp; "We are not going to die for this thing.&nbsp; And I care about you deeply, but the last thing that I need ... is a wife."&nbsp; She smirks at that.&nbsp; "We're friends, and I'll always care for you.&nbsp; I don't care any less about you now than I did before, and your words are moving and beautiful."&nbsp; She pulls Chloe closer and smirks.&nbsp; "And... really?&nbsp; You thought you were laying with me?"&nbsp; She shakes her head.&nbsp; "Come on, that Cairn's a strapping lass, you should be boasting, not apologizing."&nbsp; She lowers her face then and, quite suddenly, begins to snore softly.&nbsp; She is still clinging to Chloe's hand until pried away.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nom De Plume</strong> on <strong>18-07-2012, 05:35:56</strong>
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				&nbsp; Papers littered the floor of Aodh's cabin once again, though several of them had been reduced to cinders, others crumpled, tossed and forgotten. The increasingly agitated druid set once again to work and scratched the quill across the parchment in short, dashed letters. Teeth gritted, he paused to wait out a large swell in the ocean before he set to work again. Where was he? Tidal energies? Sea air? Aodh spotted some dribble about the sorceress and the two guardians and immediately began to scratch it out. The pen broke through the page and stabbed him in the ankle; he stopped with a hiss, tossing the paper onto a candle and inspecting the wound.<br><br><br>&nbsp; A small dot of blood bubbled forth, which Aodh quickly wiped away. The skin underneath had taken a gray tint which he could not rub away. He brought his leg to his mouth and tried to suck the ink out of the wound, to no luck. Aodh abandoned the pursuit. Drawing a finger across his tongue, he began to put out the glowing scraps of parchment that were left from his last attempt. He had been rambling again, quite pointlessly, about his experiences. His writings became more and more like journal entries than real observations, and it drove Aodh to frustration.<br><br><br>&nbsp; He needed air, desperately. Aodh snuffed out the candles in his cabin and blindly wandered out, drawing a cloak off the door before doing so. When the door opened, Mausen was immediately on its feet and turned to greet him, it's tongue lolled out of it's mouth. Aodh walked to the bow-side exit in silence, and the dog followed obediently, without a word needed to be said. It knew it's master all too well.<br><br><br>&nbsp; When Aodh stepped outside, it was still quite late; the night air refreshed him deeply, soothed his frayed nerves. For a brief moment of lucidity he wondered why he had ever wanted to close himself to the world. But the peace was short lived. Another swell nearly took the druid off his feet, to the muffled amusement of the sailors. He retreated to the bow, as far away from anyone else as possible.<br><br><br>&nbsp; The night was young. The moon shone pale off the deep waters and cast it's reflection across a thousand knife-like ripples. Aodh sweeped his eyes across the horizon, a vain attempt to find land in the darkness. Not even his focus mind saw the intruder swoop down upon the ship, and when Mausen began to growl quietly, he simply set a hand upon the dog's head. There would be none of that tonight.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>18-07-2012, 06:43:45</strong>
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				(OOC: Excellent post Nom)<br><br>Chloe swallowed, and it felt like swallowing broken shards. <br><br>She said she didn't want a wife. Just friends ? <br><br>The sorceress clenched her teeth biting away frustration and removed her hand seeing the rogue asleep. It was said, still all aspects of its meaning wasn't clear in the least. The sorceress felt a fool to talk of it when obviously Sethi needed sleep, still regrets of the past only bring more frustration. <br><br>She seemed so peaceful, her eyelids fluttering to some dream only she would be aware of, such a shame lust for her didn't end with words of friendship. As if to highlight he fact a pulse from Chloe's hips echo'd along her lengths causing a wave in the robes about them. None were there to see it but still it reminded Chloe of one thing. Why would Sethi want a freak like Chloe anyway ? Some fantasy of mens to have her own form, but in practice it felt a mocking joke on her in some regards.&nbsp; No doubt Aodh would share that view or worse.<br><br>Chloe toyed with Sethi's hair absent mindfully then positioned it neatly about her torso. A single soft pat to Sethi's chest was accompanied by a kiss to the rogues forhead.<br><br>"Oh you will be the sweet end of me Sethi" Chloe murmured sadly before leaving her be as quietly as she could.<br><br>One hour passed as the sorceress stared at the rouge and more thoughts than the sorceress had fingers danced on her mind. Slow breathing of the very fit saw Sethis bust rise and fall with each breath. Stirrings made Chloe reposition herself several times but eventully the effort to try and sleep again after a recent nap failed. <br><br>Carefully the sorceress retrieved her crossbow and when outside the sleeping quarters sat with her back against the wall. Slowly the hooded sorceress reloaded the strange contraption with plain bolts tipped with black pearly vials of oil and grease.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>18-07-2012, 14:28:44</strong>
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				Cairn had gotten the Druid settled in his cabn easily enough, the man had desperately wanted the isolation from others, it seemed to her.&nbsp; Cabin was a grand term for the shipboard cubbyhole.&nbsp; She had checked it over of course, sensing Aödh almost vibrating with impatience behind her. It held a narrowish bed, a small wardrobe, a desk that folded out from the wall, a chest that doubled as a seat for the desk.&nbsp; As she settled into a crosslegged position just outside the door, her lips quirked in a smile as she wondered if he would spot the desk, or bother to use it if he did.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>She sat motionless, save for her eyes, quartering&nbsp; her view of the deck by habit in a search for danger.&nbsp; But not looking upwards as she would have been had she been among trees.&nbsp; The crew seemed a good sort she decided.&nbsp; Little chance they would sell their passengers for extra profit.&nbsp; Not that they'd profit much after the fight it would take to bring down such as they.<br><br>An angry stirring and muttering gave her warning, she rose smoothly to her feet and took up posiiton behind Aödh when he stormed out, behind and to his right.&nbsp; He stumbledatn a swell, she almost grabbed him, but he recovered. He beelined for the bow , as she had predicted.&nbsp; She smiled with amused concern at his obvious agitation.&nbsp; The man wasn't dealing well with the sea at all.<br><br>Mausen's growl caught her attention, dogs growled at, were agitated by the oddest little things, but this was a guard animal, he didn't go off at nothing, she gave the ship a hard once over, and this time she remembered to check the rigging.<br><br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">39920&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-18 07:17:22&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-18 07:17:22, Healergirl (uid: 25515) rolls: 1d20a2 Result: 17 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39920)&nbsp; <strong>17!</strong>&nbsp; My best roll yet by far.&nbsp; Depending on the critter's size and concealment modifiers from the rigging, I&nbsp; might have a chance.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>18-07-2012, 23:29:57</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maybe it was the way the ship moved or that the moon was just in the right place to cast its moonbeams. But what ever it was thanks to&nbsp; Mausen's growl and her desire to impress her new Magus but Cairn was especially sharp eyed.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It was only the slightest of movements as the creature dropped from a handy spar onto the deck disappearing at once into the shadow of a barrel. But Cairn saw it and the flash of ruby red eyes as it glanced over the deck.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The creature hesitated its eyes scanning the deck for danger, it would have to cross about ten feet before it could disappear down the hatchway leading below. Then it tensed and was moving a small dark blob scurrying across the deck heading for the hatchway.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>19-07-2012, 17:47:03</strong>
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				"What the hell is that?"&nbsp; Cairn hissed. lifting her chin to point at the, the thing that was lurking behind a barrel.&nbsp; "Aödh, something just dropped out of the rigging, scurried behind that barrel!"&nbsp; Cairn whistled sharply, fingers of the hand at&nbsp; her belt near her dagger pointed at the creature.&nbsp; "We've been boarded! Small, very small, not at all human!&nbsp; &nbsp;It'll try for that hatchway, the only way it'll get below, somebody get over there, seal that hatch!"<br><br>She lifted the dagger from the sheath, readied it for a throw.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>20-07-2012, 02:12:49</strong>
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				<br>After reloading her xbow the sorceress let in stay ready on her lap and stared at the sky. <br>Perhaps an hour past before things blosomed into her awareness. Strange sounds appeared from everywhere, the ship seemed to be alive groaning under changing strains, no wonder sailors called ships a she. Carrying its children to some place through the storms. <br><br>Cain's voice then pierced the scene. At first the sorceress thought she was hearing things then the rest of her yell confirmed the warning. Again ! the sixth time ! Wild magic huh ? What ever it was was VERY valuable. <br><br>Chloe then ran into where Sethi was sleeping and woke her quickly<br><br>"Sethi, you deserve rest but again we are being assulted ! Cain has seen something, small, non human. You again need a blade in your hand"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>20-07-2012, 03:37:55</strong>
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				Sethi wakes with a start at Chloe's words, and is thrashing her way up and out of the hammock to snatch up her sword.&nbsp; "Right-- stay with me, could be a trap--" she hisses, leaving the sheath of her rapier clattering onto the floor beside her armor and flinging the kukri's leather cover away behind her, snapping her head once to shake away the last fog of sleep.&nbsp; "Close--" her bare feet pad quickly up the stairs, the young woman springing from the hold like a cat... when she reaches the deck, blades at the ready, her shirt billows over her bare legs and she slides to a halt.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>20-07-2012, 06:25:17</strong>
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				<div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>No things felt more familiar, the rouge in her element, not trusting life with a singular determination that was like a cat ready to spring from the shadows all claws a whirlwind of woe to anything unlucky enough to be in her way.<br><br>Even a moment after resting the alertness of Sethi astounded the sorceress. How can she move like that from a sleeping most within a heartbeat ? How tightly strung was Sethi?<br><br>There was so much she didnt know about the girl, although Chloe thought herself as a good judge of character, it wasnt surprising that none really did. Sethi was tight lipped on anything other than survival. And considering how much wilderness they had crossed, how many predators she had ensured both of them avoided while getting to the next town ? No wonder. <br><br>Sethi deserved some time learning the world without always needing to be so, but that time wasn't now and Chloe was thankful she had a mind as she did.<br><br>Somehow Chloe kept up with the rouge and as best she could mimicked her motions and position.&nbsp; &nbsp;The xbow was heavy in her hands but hopefully it coudl see to some issues the rouge couldn't manage. Scanning about the sorceress tried to glean where Cain and the druid were. She felt safer if they were all together, splitting up searching for such a thing surely wasnt a good idea.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nom De Plume</strong> on <strong>20-07-2012, 08:19:59</strong>
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				&nbsp; No sooner had the sense of peace left Aodh, so did it for the rest of the ship. Though Cairn spoke only in a whisper, the sudden sharpness in her voice and tensing of her body immediately signaled to Mausen the need to make some scary noise. It barked, deep and loud, likely calling the sailors attention to the two adventurers at the bow over whatever it was that had landed on the deck.<br><br>&nbsp; Aodh was much more proactive. He glanced around for a loose, heavy piece of debris but, finding nothing, searches himself for something of use. In one of his pockets, he finds an empty inkwell, still stained black on the inside. His grip tightens on the empty vessel as he murmurs a few arcane words; it suddenly brightens and quickly beomes a torch-like light on its own. He winds up for the throw and chucks the inkwell across the deck, where it lands with a thud and rolls around to illuminate the area around the barrel.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>20-07-2012, 22:44:07</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alerted by Cain the lookout begins to ring a bell frantically to arouse the crew. A glowing inkwell arches through the sky like a comet and then with a clatter lands by the barrel casting bright light.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With a hiss the creature comes to halt fully exposed by the light. It is about 8 inches in height, reptilian skin with folded wings across its back. Its ruby eyes seem to radiate hate as it looks at Cairn, the one that had seen it. Then one hand darts to a pouch slung around its chest and returns closed obviously holding something.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That is confirmed when it throws two tiny statues of Centipedes towards her. As they land there is a puff of vile black smoke and two Fiendish Monstrous Medium Centipedes emerge out of the smoke. They both head for Cairn their legs moving rapidly.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The creature then whirls and half flies, half runs down the hatchway, as it does so it meets Sethi coming up the same stairs. It lets out a screech of “GIVE.” when it sees Chloe behind her. Then it tries to dodge past Sethi to reach Chloe.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>21-07-2012, 01:00:06</strong>
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				Sethi spots the creature in the glow from Aodh's light, picking up its path as it scurries at Chloe-- ignoring the swordswoman, it tries to skirt her position at the head of the stairs.&nbsp; With a lunge, her rapier whistles softly through the air as the creature darts away, but Sethi's arcing follow-through swing with the kukri is a different story.&nbsp; The small reptile's darting path carries it through the path of the angled, chopping blade, and her swing passes directly along its midsection, neatly cleaving its torso open with the blade that- on its own- is nearly the size of the beast.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rapier missed with an 8 (not counting its dodge AC bonus if applicable)<br>Kukri probably hit with a 22... checked for crit hit AC 14 (probably not a crit, I assume)<br>Damage: 6 (10 if crit)<br>&nbsp;<br>39988&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-20 17:39:22&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-20 17:39:22, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d4a2 Result: 6 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39988)<br>39987&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-20 17:38:21&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-20 17:38:21, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d20a4 Result: 14 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39987)<br>39986&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-20 17:36:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-20 17:36:00, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d20a4 Result: 22 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39986)<br>39985&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-20 17:35:47&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-20 17:35:47, icsyhyat (uid: 768) rolls: 1d20a5 Result: 8 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39985)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>21-07-2012, 01:05:20</strong>
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				"Shit!"&nbsp; &nbsp;Cairn certainly wasn't expecting Centipedes!&nbsp; Rapid calculation, what&nbsp; to do....&nbsp; Protect her charge, always always.<br><br>No time to unlsing her shield, but at least's she's in armor, she flips the dagger to her off hand, draws her sword, and braces for the centipede advance.<br><br>Big bugs, ugh, she strikes with her sword the instant the first bug comes in range.<br><br>.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">And my rolls are back to normal, 9, a miss.&nbsp; Sigh.<br><br>39989&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2012-07-20 18:03:06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2012-07-20 18:03:06, Healergirl (uid: 25515) rolls: 1d20a5 Result: 9 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=39989)<br>&nbsp;</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>21-07-2012, 03:09:55</strong>
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				( OOC: Rogue not Rouge, sorry )<br><br><div align="center">Chloe Vrinn (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=142512.msg6420471#msg6420471)<br></div><br>Using the crossbow so close would likely cause Sethi more grief than the small creature and quickly the sorceress gave up on the idea of using it to instead delve her hand and the new spell she had learned since growing in power. The creature ideally could be taken alive, assuming Sethi didn't cut it to ribbons, and <em>COLOR SPRAY</em> was just the thing to give such an ambition a go. <br><br>Chloe outreached one hand and ensured the angle wasn't one that could accidentally clip her companion. <br><br>Brilliant colors of changing hues lanced to the thing in lightning fast arcs with any luck they could stun the thing long enough to have it tied up and stuffed in a bag.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; Chloe Casts Color Spray (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/colorSpray.htm)<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nom De Plume</strong> on <strong>23-07-2012, 06:54:34</strong>
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				&nbsp; Without a word from Aodh, Mausen was off like a bolt, howling and snarling as it closed on the montrously large centipedes. All for the better, as Aodh seemed absolutely dumbstruck by their sudden apparition. There was something unsettling about the creature's chosen form of summoning; repulsing, but terribly curious. It took a moment for Aodh to shake himself out of his momentary crisis of the mind, reaching out to plant a hand onto Cairn's shoulder--<br><br>&nbsp; Just as the boat reached the top of a swell and dropped.<br><br>&nbsp; Aodh's hand went sliding off of Cairn's armor, the druid almost yelping out the incantation as he did so. The powerful, unshakeable endurance of the bear was infused into the warrior, and a moment later, the caster was sprawled on the deck, groaning a little. Mausen faired much better, bounding this way and that until he drew a centipede off for himself before lunging to sink his teeth into it's face.<br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">At 2012-07-22 23:51:07, Nom De Plume (uid: 26777) rolls: 1d20a3 Result: 17 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=40072)<br>At 2012-07-22 23:51:26, Nom De Plume (uid: 26777) rolls: 1d6a3 Result: 7 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=40073)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>23-07-2012, 23:10:17</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sethi strikes true and there is a shriek cut off suddenly form the creature as it is cut in two. Its head and top half of its body lands in Chloe’s Colour Spray but the creature is long past being effected. Then the top half of the body jerks as energy flows over its skin and its eyes flare back to life although now they are piercing blue.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The head turns and the eyes regard Chloe then in an odd sounding voice probably due to a shortened chest the creature speaks. “You keep killing my pets, such a violent person. But you and your companions amuse me so I will be generous. My agent will approach you and if you pass over the scroll then I will allow you to live. Of course you may refuse but remember there are a lot of things that answer the call of the night and what comes next will not be so easy to kill. You have until you reach your destination to conclude the right course.”<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With a shudder the energy fades away, the eyes dull to the blank stare of death.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon the deck Cairn’s thrust meets only empty air although Mausen’s bite is more effective. There is a crunching sound as his powerful jaws crush the centipede. Then both centipedes vanish in a puff of vile smoke and there is a clatter on the deck as the two statues reappear. One is intact, the other by Maureen is shattered and destroyed.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By now the deck is full of crew, some with weapons in hand, others manning their stations. The captain, a weather beaten older man with a white beard regarded the two on deck, “Attack over?”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>24-07-2012, 02:59:25</strong>
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				Chloe looked at decapitated body then back to Sethi<br><br>"Good thing your on our side " She said with a smirk.&nbsp; "Whatever happened to scenic rustic travel bards talk of heh ?"<br><br>When the Captain inquired Chloe summoned him over "Captain when you have a moment I would like to organize something with your blessing"<br><br>A minute after removing all items of value and interest from the body with gloved hands the sorceress stood straight and proud looking over the scene where the other two dispatched some other intrusion. whatever it was. <br><br>"You deserve sleep now Sethi, you have been up for days. If we need you with your wits about you that does mean you have to have some rest that isnt disturbed."<br><br>When the captain appeared Chloe requested that three sailors be positioned to guard their door at all times. Two about the door and another which is a lookout within eye shot of the others, and requested food be sent to their quarts for all of them. <br><br>After which Chloe ushered the rogue back into the quarters and made all attempts she could to ensure Sethi and the others got some rest.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>24-07-2012, 17:19:54</strong>
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				Cairn kept a grip on herself, she had to, the fight had been over too quick, she was still wound up, blood hammering in her ears... in short, she still wanted to kill something.&nbsp; Or somebody.<br><br>She nudged the crumbled statue with her boot toe, grinned at Mausen "Good boy!&nbsp; I'd toss you a treat but.."&nbsp; She gave Aödh a feral grin, "Some owners get antsy about other people feedin' their hounds."<br><br>She turned to the Captain.&nbsp; "So it seems, but that thing dropped out of the rigging.&nbsp; With due respect, sir, may I ask that you send men up to check for more?&nbsp; Tell them to be very careful.<br><br>She gave Chloe a careful look, the sorceress seemed unharmed.&nbsp; And Sethi, watching the rogue collect her dagger...&nbsp; Cairn's smile became much less savage, but no less primal.&nbsp; She sheathed her sword and walked over to the rogue - taking care to ensure that her approach would be noticed.&nbsp; Everybody's blood was up, and reflexes were hair-trigger still.<br><br>"Very well done, Sethi, very well done.&nbsp; We dodged an arrow with your quick kill, I think."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>25-07-2012, 01:42:22</strong>
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				Sethi blinks at Chloe's tenderness, suddenly turning her face away to hide the embarrassed smile creeping at her lips.&nbsp; She seems to suddenly realize she's wearing only a shirt, and turns halfway round with the rapier's blade at her shoulder, her forearm covering her breast.&nbsp; "Thanks," she says, her voice breathy and small.&nbsp; The two of them, Chloe and Sethi, are starting toward the below-decks when Cairn approaches, and she nods in polite appreciation at the compliment.&nbsp; "Lucky swing," she says with a light shrug, fingers twitching at the pommels of her weapons.&nbsp; <br><br>She nods again at Cairn and her charge, speaking loud enough for them both, and Aodh, to hear.&nbsp; "Thanks to you, all of ye'.&nbsp; I might have been lost without even wakin'."&nbsp; She nods, thumps Cairn's armored shoulder with the pommel of her kukri.&nbsp; Though the fight's long over, her eyes dart about like an animal's.&nbsp; "I'm, ah... a little keyed up, I think."&nbsp; She nods at Cairn then at Chloe, sniffs and wipes her cheek.&nbsp; "I could use a drink."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>25-07-2012, 05:29:36</strong>
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				<br>When guards about the deck an about the door were in place Chloe returned to the quarters to find the others in different states.<br><br>The sorceress found it hard to read the druid, perhaps the call of the wilderness made it impossible to fathom their agenda's unless one was them.<br><br>The other two had seen to giant insects and thankfully none were harmed other than a few scratches and bruises.<br><br>Chloe felt lucky to have such a capable team, and more so for the warrior being able to notice fighting-reflexes tightly wound. Cairn knew what to say and what not to to slowly release the flight-or-fight response in the rogue. Watching it happen was amazing. Minutes later food arrived and Rum also. God awful stuff but it did calm the nerves and was more sensible to store than barrels of mead on a ship.<br><br>Wooden mugs full of rum were passed around and a small keg of the precious liquid was swaying on the low roof, amidst nets full of what used to be in their saddle bags. Eyeing the hound saw its eyes returned, calm blinks. It new Chloe was no threat to it or at least behaved like it was so. Powerful creature, apparently took care of one of the summoned forms more or less on its own. <br><br>Chloe's hands kneaded each other, normally at such a time Sethi and Chloe would be at a camp fire under the stars and while a rabbit was roasted Chloe would be creating more glass molds of some sort or the other. On a ship that wasn't so easy, Chloe's marble bag was empty and the molds couldn't do much without a small fire and billows. Instead the sorceress inspected the wooden mug in her hand after smelling its potent contents. IT was engraved with something the sailors had worked with by a knife. Hmm it wasn't wood, it was bone. Very rustic. Another snip found Chloe at a point where she realized more would have her senses mulled so she instead placed in on the table. <br><br>Both the rogue and the warrior looked impressively lean, not bulky in musculature like male fighters. Thin, slim, ones which used positioning and the environment to their advantage. Their blades just as lean and as hard as they were.<br><br>Not feeling useful was an awkward feeling, and instead Chloe repositioned her clothing and good about her head incessantly before standing. The rock of the boat was increasing now, the wind seemingly finding the ship again. They were making fast progress, wherever it was. There was a portal window that had a thick closeable wooden awning in case of a storm and through this the sorceress peered, waiting for the others to sleep. It was her time to stay on watch.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>25-07-2012, 23:41:23</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maybe it was because from the air the harbor looked like a crescent moon that it became known as the Port of the Moon. Or maybe it was because of the large temple to Selune that dominated the hillside above the harbor. Either way it was to this part that their ship brought them within a week.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As they approached it reminded them of a layer cake, at the base of the hill was the harbor filled with ships of many designs. And of course at that layer the warehouses, taverns, whorehouses and sundry shops that catered directly to the ships and their crews. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As the hill went up there was the crowded tenements of the poor, cramped, dirty and with only the Devil knew what nasty evil was brewing in them.<br>Then higher up was the shops, merchant’s houses, banks etc rising in wealth and respectability.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And then on the top of the hill was the Temple to Selune, vast and impressive, some say the largest in the lands. Flanking it along the hill were smaller temples to other Gods and of course, the mansions of the wealthy.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The captain finished moving his ship into its berth and then turned to the companions. “We brought those of the order that you seek to this port, we waited but they never returned. I hope the same fate will not happen to you and.” He pulled out a small pouch and passed it to Chloe.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Assorted gems, you can exchange them for money at any Jewelers and they less bulky to carry. Good luck.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>26-07-2012, 01:48:42</strong>
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				Sethi lingers near the hammocks, perched against the wall with the horn of rum resting on her knee.&nbsp; She'd filled the thing to the brim when she was offered, and though she has slowed now she first hit the cup with a couple of long swallows that quickly dulled her burning eyes to embers of subdued anxiety, pacified and mellow, as she enjoyed the soft, melodic rocking of the ship.&nbsp; Maybe it's the rum, but she doesn't seem to care a lick, before those in the hold, that she's perched with bare legs stretching out from the low hem of her plain shirt.&nbsp; <br><br>She regathered her items when they first made their way back to the hold, and now she sits with the sheathed rapier propped up to stand near her shoulder, the unsheathed kukri in her hand-- she isn't concerned about how menacing the hooked blade might seem, and spins it in her hand again and again, enjoying the soft whirr of the metal through the air, the release and recapture of the leather-wrapped grip in her palm.&nbsp; As her nerve settle, so does the blade, and soon she simply taps it against the wooden hull, then finally resigns to resheathing it.<br><br>With another long drink, the young woman speaks and fixes her eyes on Cairn.&nbsp; "I hope we're done fighting today," she says softly, then turns her eyes to Chloe.&nbsp; "I just don't want to put that fucking armor back on."&nbsp; She laughs then-- laughs harder, in fact, than she should at the silly joke, and fixes her eyes on Aodh.&nbsp; "Am I mad?"&nbsp; She tips her face to the side, as if honestly considering it.&nbsp; "Course, your guardian might agree-- considering her recent victory that came-- how is it that the nature-touched call it?&nbsp; Sky-clad?"&nbsp; She then takes a long pull from the cup.&nbsp; "Oh, gods, you two are so lucky..." she lifts two long, slender fingers from the cup, the gesture vaguely an indication of Cairn and Aodh.&nbsp; "You already got to see your partner's exquisite bits," she says 'exquisite with a little bit of a slurring ex, "and she already got to make magic with her-- and by the gods," she looks comically wide-eyed, "if what I heard was any hint, it was ungodly good, eh?"<br><br>She laughs aloud then, takes another drink, and sinks over to laugh to herself-- gasping, girlish laughs-- against a stack of dry goods crates draped in heavy canvas.<br><br>*<br><br>Arriving at the Port of the Moon, Sethi's taken the sailors' warnings and prepared herself.&nbsp; The hardest thing about being on ship for these days was the confining hold itself.&nbsp; When weather has permitted, she's stayed on-deck most of the time, working alongside the men where possible-- but only remedial tasks.&nbsp; She seems to lack the attention span for anything like knots, rigging, navigation or the like.&nbsp; She hangs by her arms from yardarms and pulls herself up again and again, hangs by her knees and sits up to fold her body again and again.&nbsp; She practices with her rapier still sheathed, sharpens her weapons and argues with the sailors over the best method-- anything to keep her own edge.<br><br>"Salt air dulls ain't good for the blades," she complains softly, for the hundredth time, as they watch the port roll closer.&nbsp; "Hope we're ready for what's waiting in there."&nbsp; She nods in affirmation when the captain offers the gems, shrugging toward Chloe to indicate that the sorceress handles such things on her behalf.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>26-07-2012, 16:50:11</strong>
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				Cairn rolled her shoulders, settling her armor in place as she studied the approaching port.&nbsp; The layout of the place, social standing so obviously reflected in physical layout... not likely to be a fun town, she decided.&nbsp; Best to watch her step, and everybody elses.&nbsp; She glanced at the druid, they had gotten to know each other, had talked a bit on the voyage.&nbsp; Mainly because Cairn had cornered him and essentially forced the man to talk about why he was out in the world.<br><br>Sethi, on the other hand?&nbsp; She smiled slightly.&nbsp; They had spent a lot of time together, mostly innocent and aboveboard, honing their more physical professional skills.&nbsp; Mostly.<br><br>Chloe seems as wound up&nbsp; as ever.&nbsp; In her way, as intense as Aödh.&nbsp; Making the beast with two backs with the sorceress had been an eye-opening experience for the soldier, on every level.&nbsp; But Chloe seemed to have doubts... seemed to have thought she was doing it with Sethi, in fact.<br><br>Complications indeed.&nbsp; Cairn cleared her mind and focused on the moment.&nbsp; Order members had vanished without a trace in this town.&nbsp; This lot wasn't going to be like them, she assured herself of that.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>27-07-2012, 06:57:37</strong>
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				Feastivities on the ship before port (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=144773.msg6658561#msg6658561)<br><br>*<br><br>It seemed being near the strange object increased Chloe's power as the second of three changes had occurred the previous evening. Her secondary length had blossomed in length and width, one more change would have it one third the size and shape of its former. Like the last change it was sudden, abrupt and startling but luckily it was without the stomach pains its initial appearance had been accompanied by.&nbsp; Still its presense now did ensure her primary protruded obviously to those whos eye's wondered her way. There was no way any robes could hide her form now.&nbsp; Two penises, on a woman, sorceress or not must be freaky to more than just herself. One like a horse, "its own" one stage off being a third of, no wonder jokes about it in the order were so common. Chloe had already felt she made a mess of things beforehand and the issue would just get more dominate, Cairn seemed very mature and matter of fact about it, no wonder - as soilders deal with things that make issues like this seem petty. This happened in stages of arcane power development and likewise a new spell was made known to her.<br><br>Adoh didn't seem impressed with matters, not really impressed with anything really, he did eminate power, his hound also had that casual effortless strength that mimkced his master.&nbsp; Still good which wasn't complex did appear throughout all of what strange issues the team was going through. <br><br>The previous change in power she experienced made <strong>obsequiring mist </strong>a distant memory, replaced by another,<strong> silent image.</strong> Excellent, that with <strong>Ghost sound</strong> which she already knew would, combined be as good as true more powerful illuision spells. <br><br>But that wasn't all, the higher power spell she learned was <strong>Command undead.</strong>&nbsp; She had told the others about her new spells first thing in the morning, it may be the ace which could save their lives, but all had yet to see it work.&nbsp; If it did, they had a chance, as it meant that both sides could play at the body puppet game.<br><br>Chloe worked her gloved fingers over an apple about a grocer's stand thinking what it woudl be like to command skeleton, zombies and the likes. Not to be their target but their MASTER. Huh !! A grin appeared as she bit deeply into the red fruit.<br><br>Most of the four thousand gold which was Chloe's and Sethi's split of the treasure went to giving the rogue improved armour, weapons and a brooch that could shed light at a command word, and also heal indefinately, over time, and not like a regeneration ring unfortunately, one had to be calm holding it as if like a trance, and when it did heal, it was very slow. Still they didn't have a cleric, certainly better than nothing. Also Sethi had new boots and gloves that did permit easier movement, and a few extras. This gave Chloe more of a feeling of security than if she spent the same on herself. <br><br>Having Sethi well equipped to suit her nature which had a chance of hurting and protecting her from the undead was everything. That girl was Chloe's sword. Perhaps not as good with a sword as Cain, but fine enough for Chloe, and a rouge too, one that can see to locks and traps and the likes. What a team ! Chloe felt exhilarated <br><br>From the loot Chloe was happy with holy water and an acid flask to add to what she could get her crossbow contraption to do. She had spent time fashioning more marbles at a Glassmith shop that let her used their fires while Sethi was trying out different swords and armor before settling on the ones that suited her motions.&nbsp; A scroll of protection from evil also was a welcome addition to Chloe's own scroll case.<br><br>Chloe nodded to the grocer who raised an eyebrow expectantly and passed over coins to the lady, in return she handed her a bags full of the agreed rations. Decent, one suitable for what could be their last days. <br><br>In quick succession Chloe tossed Adhoh bags full of meaty chunks for his hound then gave each two small bags of dried fruit, two of jerky, and two more of salted nuts and two fresh apples. As the others add this to their possessions Chloe tied two extra waterskin about her belt. If they were going to enter catacombs, which deep down Chloe most feared, being trapped in some maze starving to death could at least be postponed. <br><br>Cursed ? Trapped ? Fine. Starving and thirsty AND trapped <strong>and </strong>Cursed ? <br><br>Not if Chloe could help matters !<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body"><br>&nbsp; - 5 silver pieces<br>&nbsp; - 2 gold<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;+ 2 waterskins (Chloe is now carrying 3)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;+ 8 x small Bags of dried fruit&nbsp; (2 each)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;+ 8 x small bags of salted nuts&nbsp; (2 each)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;+ 8 x small bags of jerky (salted/dried meet) (2 each)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;+ 8 x pieces of fresh fruit. (2 each)<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;+ 2 x large meat covered bones (for Adoh's hound)<br><br>&nbsp; Chloe's purse: 3 gold, 5 silver<br><br></div></div><br>Finally all had requipped themselves from what they had liquidated. It was no surprise that the rogue and the warrior took AGES inspecting EVERY single sword, EVERY single dagger. And why not, it "The weight has to be JUST right!"&nbsp; they both claimed when the sorceress had inquired about how long it took for them to decide. Pfft. They likely were right, but still ! <br><br>Regardless the time did arrive when they finally seemed happy with what their gold could get them and after all had pocketed the extra fresh provisions, the strange group set off to the temple ... <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Order of the Silver Rose - Bodyguards.</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>28-07-2012, 00:33:12</strong>
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				Continue in this thread.<br><br>http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=147434.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=147434.0)<br>
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