A bemused look falls over the sisters at the duo's banter.
Let us be off then. Yip Yip! Take us home.
She says and the Nightmares take flight. They charge across the sky, racing towards New Engdar. The trip is still a long ride despite the Nightmares' increased air speed. It isn't until dusk that Engdar even appears on the horizon. As the night starts to set in they land in front of the Manor. The sisters, Neld and the thrull dismount, and Athy dismisses the 'Mares that they were using. The ladies take a moment and stretch after they get off of the Nightmares. Athy looks to the Mages after she is finished.
I will send off a report to the Syndicate tonight. We should have a response back by midday tomorrow. Until then you two are welcome to stay the night once again.
Moments later the sisters make their way around the bend to where Neld has been captured. Athy smirks as she sees the fear in Neld's eyes as he sees her and Kira's head hangs low, showing her sadness with the situation. As Athy gets closer she weaves a quick spell, making a chained collar and shackles appear. She stands over him and spits on his face, and he cowers. She brings a heavily muscled thrull to her side and hands it the collar and shackles; it forcefully brings Neld to his feet and attaches the restraints. A trance like appearance falls over Neld and a pleased look crosses Athy's face.
Where does this tunnel lead to?
The Mines.
If we go the other way they will lead us about a mile outside of town.
Kira chimes in, and a confused look from Athy follows.
Why didn't he say that?
He doesn't know about it. Being the Priestess to Serra meant that everyone told me their secrets. Neld had this tunnel built so he could sneak in and out of the mines and make himself richer.
Athy shook her head disdainfully.
Neld wanted the makers of the tunnel to keep it secret, but they told me anyways. I asked them to make an alternate path leading under the town hospital and town orphanage, and then out of the town about a mile to the south. The entrance is hidden my a Magical barrier, which I remember the location of. It isn't solid, so we can walk through it. It's back a little ways.
Athy nodded.
Lead the way Kira.
Kira led them back and to the entrance. She walked through it followed by the others, and led up and out of the tunnels. They find themselves in a heavily wooded area. If they look up the can see the smoke from the town being ablaze. Once outside Athy channels her Mana and brings forth four Nightmares.
They should be able to get us home quickly. Mount up.
Athy and Kira take one 'Mare and Neld and the thrull take another.
The sisters follow suite and go down the rabbit hole. Xiras can see Neld just ahead of him and tries his best to catch the man. Neld looks back for a moment.
You'll never catch me!
He roars.
OOC: d20 rolls vs mine. If Neld gets a higher result he gets farther away, and if Xiras gets higher he closes the gap. Three straight successes are needed for him to escape or to be captured.
Athy and Kira release their spells and follow the duo to the trap door. As Xiras inspects it he finds that the trap door is not a trapped door.
Well is it trapped?
As Dirkel's limp body falls to the floor all eyes start to search for Neld. No one can find him and even Athy and Kira are a little unnerved at his disappearing act.
Drikel trades blows with the Drake bringing it down.
Get ready for it.
Athy says while they gather more Mana.
Yes, get ready to die, for the beast cometh.
Dirkel brings more Mana to him and with it two more Goblins. They ready themselves to charge at the Mages, but then discover Dirkel's blade sticking out from their chests.
Seeing Faust's spells take shape Drikel plunges his blade into the Goblins' bellies that Faust is targeting and spills their innards onto the hall floor. He proceeds to kill all of his Goblins.
OOC: Sac all Goblins in response to Faust casting his spells. Spell Snares on 2 War Marshals means he has 1 Marshal and 3 Tokens. Sacrificing the Marshal adds 1 to the Token count. 5 Goblins total.
@Faust: You may take back your actions if you wish so that you don't waste your spells.
The sisters bring more Mana to themselves and hold.
Lost your nerve Athy?
Athy simply scowls at Drikel's comments. He smirks and with one swing of his blade he cleaves the head off of the goblin that he summoned. This causes another Goblin aide to appear. Then he brings forth more Mana and with it three more Goblins with aides to the field.
Let us be off then. Yip Yip! Take us home.
She says and the Nightmares take flight. They charge across the sky, racing towards New Engdar. The trip is still a long ride despite the Nightmares' increased air speed. It isn't until dusk that Engdar even appears on the horizon. As the night starts to set in they land in front of the Manor. The sisters, Neld and the thrull dismount, and Athy dismisses the 'Mares that they were using. The ladies take a moment and stretch after they get off of the Nightmares. Athy looks to the Mages after she is finished.
I will send off a report to the Syndicate tonight. We should have a response back by midday tomorrow. Until then you two are welcome to stay the night once again.
Where does this tunnel lead to?
The Mines.
If we go the other way they will lead us about a mile outside of town.
Kira chimes in, and a confused look from Athy follows.
Why didn't he say that?
He doesn't know about it. Being the Priestess to Serra meant that everyone told me their secrets. Neld had this tunnel built so he could sneak in and out of the mines and make himself richer.
Athy shook her head disdainfully.
Neld wanted the makers of the tunnel to keep it secret, but they told me anyways. I asked them to make an alternate path leading under the town hospital and town orphanage, and then out of the town about a mile to the south. The entrance is hidden my a Magical barrier, which I remember the location of. It isn't solid, so we can walk through it. It's back a little ways.
Athy nodded.
Lead the way Kira.
Kira led them back and to the entrance. She walked through it followed by the others, and led up and out of the tunnels. They find themselves in a heavily wooded area. If they look up the can see the smoke from the town being ablaze. Once outside Athy channels her Mana and brings forth four Nightmares.
They should be able to get us home quickly. Mount up.
Athy and Kira take one 'Mare and Neld and the thrull take another.
Neld exclaims through his attempts to catch his breath.
But Xiras catches up to him anyways.
Neld tries to pick up the pace.
What's wrong? Can't keep up with an old man?
Neld calls as he slips around a corner, gaining ground.
You'll never catch me!
He roars.
OOC: d20 rolls vs mine. If Neld gets a higher result he gets farther away, and if Xiras gets higher he closes the gap. Three straight successes are needed for him to escape or to be captured.
Well is it trapped?
Where did he slip off to..?
OOC: Need d20 rolls to find him.
Athy:
Kira:
Today is a good day to die.
He says to himself as he closes his eyes and readies his body for the first hit of what should be a fatal strike.
Athy and Kira watch on as Dirkel's blood is spilled.
That afraid of my pet Little Moonfolk? Not to worry he'll be back soon enough.
Weapon: Sword 2/0 [Ready]
Playing:
~
IP:
9 Mountain [2 , 7 ]
GY:
4 Mogg War Marshal
2 Pyroclasm
3 Seal of Fire
3 Lightning Bolt
2 Raging Goblin
Get ready for it.
Athy says while they gather more Mana.
Yes, get ready to die, for the beast cometh.
Dirkel brings more Mana to him and with it two more Goblins. They ready themselves to charge at the Mages, but then discover Dirkel's blade sticking out from their chests.
OOC: Sac two Raging Goblins to the Greater Gargadon, bringing it into play. Responses?
Weapon: Dagger 1/0 [ready]
Playing:
Plains
IP:
3 Swamp [3 :symq:]
4 Plains [4 :symq:]
1 Cabal Coffers [1 :symq:]]
1 Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth [1 :symq:]
1 Mourning Thrull [1 :symq:] [Enchanted by Shadow Lance controlled by Kira]
GY:
3 Souls of the Faultless
1 Dark Ritual
2 Doom Blade
1 Consume Spirit
Weapon: Dagger 1/0 [ready]
Playing:
Plains
IP:
9 Plains [9 :symq:]
4 Order of the Stars [4 red] [4 :symq:]
GY:
2 Shadow Lance
2 Mourning Thrull
2 Condemn
1 Healing Salve
Weapon: Sword 2/0 [Ready]
Playing:
Mountain, Raging Goblin, Raging Goblin, Sac the 2 Raging Goblins to the Greater Gargadon which brings it into play.
IP:
9 Mountain [2 , 7 ]
1 Greater Gargadon [1 :symq:]
GY:
4 Mogg War Marshal
2 Pyroclasm
3 Seal of Fire
3 Lightning Bolt
2 Raging Goblin
OOC: Sac all Goblins in response to Faust casting his spells. Spell Snares on 2 War Marshals means he has 1 Marshal and 3 Tokens. Sacrificing the Marshal adds 1 to the Token count. 5 Goblins total.
@Faust: You may take back your actions if you wish so that you don't waste your spells.
Lost your nerve Athy?
Athy simply scowls at Drikel's comments. He smirks and with one swing of his blade he cleaves the head off of the goblin that he summoned. This causes another Goblin aide to appear. Then he brings forth more Mana and with it three more Goblins with aides to the field.
My beast is hungry and soon he will feast.
Weapon: Dagger 1/0 [ready]
Playing:
Plains
IP:
3 Swamp [3 :symq:]
3 Plains [3 :symq:]
1 Cabal Coffers [1 :symq:]]
1 Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth [1 :symq:]
1 Mourning Thrull [1 :symq:] [Enchanted by Shadow Lance controlled by Kira]
GY:
3 Souls of the Faultless
1 Dark Ritual
2 Doom Blade
1 Consume Spirit
Weapon: Dagger 1/0 [ready]
Playing:
Plains
IP:
8 Plains [8 :symq:]
4 Order of the Stars [4 red] [4 :symq:]
GY:
2 Shadow Lance
2 Mourning Thrull
2 Condemn
1 Healing Salve
Weapon: Sword 2/0 [Ready]
Playing:
Sac Mogg War Marshal to Greater Gargadon at EOT, Mountain, Mogg War Marshal, Mogg War Marshal, Mogg War Marshal
IP:
8 Mountain [6 , 2 ]
3 Mogg War Marshal [3 , and SS]
5 Goblin Token [Red,1/1][5 , and 3 SS]
GY:
1 Mogg War Marshal
2 Pyroclasm
3 Seal of Fire
3 Lightning Bolt
RFG:
1 Greater Gargadon [8 time counters]