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#21 Guest_Oyster Girl_*

Posted 15 July 2003 - 10:52 PM

A lot of it is competition over followers. An even larger part, though, is the Helmites' efforts to boost their church's reputation after the beating it's taken over the ToT and Maztica. They've really been pushing the idea that Helmite bodyguards are the most trustworthy. The Tormtar haven't taken that insult lightly.

Yeah, I know about the bodyguard marketing. But they do have a point, after all Helm IS the God of Guardians. And after their actions during the ToT the Tormtars should really not get offended. After all, they were the ones "converting" the unbelievers in Tantras :)

*chuckles* How many Tormish can you think of who wouldn't go ballistic at someone hinting at the possibility that Tormish could betray their trust?

I wonder, with all the clerics left without spells, the Helmites should have made a fortune during the ToT, with their god not being forced to take on an avatar. I guess everyone claimed to be a Helm worshipper back then, just to get some healing. Not everyone had a god within a mile from them :)

Sounds like an idea to me.

#22 Weyoun

Posted 15 July 2003 - 11:27 PM

Standing over the pair of them are Samia, now unbound, and a motley group of adventurers. The woman is armed, as are her companions, and they have an air of expectant triumph. At Adamant’s approach, she levels the point of her sword at Anomen’s unhelmeted head. Taking warning, the returning paladin halts, just inside the tomb’s threshold. His eyes narrow as he watches carefully, not speaking.


Ah, the little traitor Samia...

“That’s what we wanted,” she agrees. “I’m afraid that we will have to take them now, along with your gold and that fancy sword of yours.”


“What if I am unwilling to give these things up?”


“Then I fear these ones will die,” she says, slapping Anomen on the side of the head with the flat of her blade.


“I fear not death,” Anomen declares passionately. “Do not give in to them Adamant. Flee and keep your life. No doubt they mean to kill us all any…!” His speech is cut short by Samia boot, kicking him in the shoulder.


Well, Anomen is being overly brave again, it seems. :)

“ ‘No blood will be shed’?” Samia repeats, shaking her head. “I thought you just a little trusting, but you are a fool. Kill this twit boys, he’s got my swords and shield.” Samia’s goons start forward, hefting weapons. One is armed with a bow and though he nocks an arrow, he does not loose it, for fear of hitting his comrades in the confined space of the corridor. Next to him a mage begins to invoke a spell to assault Adamant. However, the arcane speech is cut short with a wet, wrenching sound. His eyes are dull and empty as he sinks to the floor, behind him Yoshimo’s leather-clad figure becomes visible, as though stepping from behind an invisible curtain.


*grin* She bit off a bit more than she can chew. :)

Throwing the shield aside, Adamant surges towards Samia, who lifts her own sword to the ready and charges as well. But Anomen drives himself bodily sideways, knocking Samia down as she tries to get past him. As she falls, Adamant kicks her sword from her hand and, using the butt end of his hilt, knocks her senseless.


Wham! Down she goes. :cry:

In short order, the battle is done. The kodiak bear shifts in form and becomes Jaheira again, her shape shifting over. Only Samia and one of her goons survives, and both are swiftly divested of their arms and armour. At sword point they are forced back into the tomb and the party closes the doors.


“You can’t leave us like this,” Samia protests.


“You refused our mercy,” Adamant replies. “Now see if Firkraag’s troops will give you any.”


A fitting punishment. Who knows, they might actually make it. :lol:

“What?” asks Yoshimo with a shrug, also perplexed.


“Nevermind,” Adamant says, resolved that Yoshimo doesn’t understand and likely never will. “Let’s just keep watch.”


Good story,
---Weyoun
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#23 Guest_NoFace_*

Posted 15 July 2003 - 11:46 PM

*chuckles* How many Tormish can you think of who wouldn't go ballistic at someone hinting at the possibility that Tormish could betray their trust?


Not many. Poor fellows, they have such a bad memory. They did betray the trust placed in them by none other than their god. But they repented in the end, so we can forgive them. :)

Sounds like an idea to me.


They must have really bad leadership to end up in such a bind after only a few years. I guess they tried to corner the armor-polish market and failed. Well, at least I hope some of the High Watchers ordered new suits of armor before all the money trickled away.

#24 Guest_No One of Consequence_*

Posted 16 July 2003 - 01:43 AM


Standing over the pair of them are Samia, now unbound, and a motley group of adventurers. The woman is armed, as are her companions, and they have an air of expectant triumph. At Adamant’s approach, she levels the point of her sword at Anomen’s unhelmeted head. Taking warning, the returning paladin halts, just inside the tomb’s threshold. His eyes narrow as he watches carefully, not speaking.


Ah, the little traitor Samia...


In the flesh.


“That’s what we wanted,” she agrees. “I’m afraid that we will have to take them now, along with your gold and that fancy sword of yours.”

“What if I am unwilling to give these things up?”

“Then I fear these ones will die,” she says, slapping Anomen on the side of the head with the flat of her blade.

“I fear not death,” Anomen declares passionately. “Do not give in to them Adamant. Flee and keep your life. No doubt they mean to kill us all any…!” His speech is cut short by Samia boot, kicking him in the shoulder.


Well, Anomen is being overly brave again, it seems. :)


He's got a lot of "heroic" examples to overcome from his past. He'll get there. :)


“ ‘No blood will be shed’?” Samia repeats, shaking her head. “I thought you just a little trusting, but you are a fool. Kill this twit boys, he’s got my swords and shield.” Samia’s goons start forward, hefting weapons. One is armed with a bow and though he nocks an arrow, he does not loose it, for fear of hitting his comrades in the confined space of the corridor. Next to him a mage begins to invoke a spell to assault Adamant. However, the arcane speech is cut short with a wet, wrenching sound. His eyes are dull and empty as he sinks to the floor, behind him Yoshimo’s leather-clad figure becomes visible, as though stepping from behind an invisible curtain.


*grin* She bit off a bit more than she can chew. :cry:


A common mistake when dealing with Bhaalspawn and their allies.


Throwing the shield aside, Adamant surges towards Samia, who lifts her own sword to the ready and charges as well. But Anomen drives himself bodily sideways, knocking Samia down as she tries to get past him. As she falls, Adamant kicks her sword from her hand and, using the butt end of his hilt, knocks her senseless.


Wham! Down she goes. :lol:


Like a sack of spuds. :)


In short order, the battle is done. The kodiak bear shifts in form and becomes Jaheira again, her shape shifting over. Only Samia and one of her goons survives, and both are swiftly divested of their arms and armour. At sword point they are forced back into the tomb and the party closes the doors.

“You can’t leave us like this,” Samia protests.

“You refused our mercy,” Adamant replies. “Now see if Firkraag’s troops will give you any.”


A fitting punishment. Who knows, they might actually make it. :)


They've got some chance, I guess. :(



Good story,
---Weyoun


Thanks for reading. :)

#25 Guest_Hunter_*

Posted 16 July 2003 - 04:24 PM

“I fear not death,” Anomen declares passionately. “Do not give in to them Adamant. Flee and keep your life. No doubt they mean to kill us all any…!” His speech is cut short by Samia boot, kicking him in the shoulder.


Bitch.

“ ‘No blood will be shed’?” Samia repeats, shaking her head. “I thought you just a little trusting, but you are a fool. Kill this twit boys, he’s got my swords and shield.” Samia’s goons start forward, hefting weapons. One is armed with a bow and though he nocks an arrow, he does not loose it, for fear of hitting his comrades in the confined space of the corridor. Next to him a mage begins to invoke a spell to assault Adamant. However, the arcane speech is cut short with a wet, wrenching sound. His eyes are dull and empty as he sinks to the floor, behind him Yoshimo’s leather-clad figure becomes visible, as though stepping from behind an invisible curtain.


:wink:

In short order, the battle is done. The kodiak bear shifts in form and becomes Jaheira again, her shape shifting over. Only Samia and one of her goons survives, and both are swiftly divested of their arms and armour. At sword point they are forced back into the tomb and the party closes the doors.


“You can’t leave us like this,” Samia protests.


yes they can.

“What failure?” asks Adamant, grasping his comrade by the shoulder. “You stayed by Nalia’s side and did what you could to protect her. Defeat is not failure and victory is not always success. What you choose to fight for is always more important than how you choose to fight.”


“I was so ashamed,” whispers Anomen.


I understand his feelings.

Good story

Hunter

#26 Guest_No One of Consequence_*

Posted 17 July 2003 - 01:54 AM


“ ‘No blood will be shed’?” Samia repeats, shaking her head. “I thought you just a little trusting, but you are a fool. Kill this twit boys, he’s got my swords and shield.” Samia’s goons start forward, hefting weapons. One is armed with a bow and though he nocks an arrow, he does not loose it, for fear of hitting his comrades in the confined space of the corridor. Next to him a mage begins to invoke a spell to assault Adamant. However, the arcane speech is cut short with a wet, wrenching sound. His eyes are dull and empty as he sinks to the floor, behind him Yoshimo’s leather-clad figure becomes visible, as though stepping from behind an invisible curtain.


:)


Glad you liked that one! :P


“You can’t leave us like this,” Samia protests.


yes they can.


yes indeed.


“What failure?” asks Adamant, grasping his comrade by the shoulder. “You stayed by Nalia’s side and did what you could to protect her. Defeat is not failure and victory is not always success. What you choose to fight for is always more important than how you choose to fight.”

“I was so ashamed,” whispers Anomen.


I understand his feelings.


When I started UtA I had no idea how central Anomen was going to end up being. In a lot of ways he's becoming one of my greatest challanges.

Good story

Hunter


Thanks for posting. :?

#27 Guest_Broken Phoenix_*

Posted 18 July 2003 - 02:28 PM

He marches wearily towards the doors and sees Nalia, still lying upon the floor, with Anomen kneeling next to her. The warrior-priest of Helm stares blankly at the floor. A thin trickle of blood runs over his breastplate from an untreated wound on his neck.

Oh dear, someone stuck a blade in Ano's neck?

“The tomb was more well protected than you lead us to believe,” answers Adamant in a quiet voice.

Yes, it's not excatly a lie. :wink:


behind him Yoshimo’s leather-clad figure becomes visible, as though stepping from behind an invisible curtain.

*clap clap clap*


A deep growling resounds from the depths and the man turns to look in horror as the shadowy figure of a mighty kodiak bear emerges from the shadows, striking at the burning men. It bellows in rage and its claws cut down one man in a single swipe.

It's no fair, they got bears!

In short order, the battle is done. The kodiak bear shifts in form and becomes Jaheira again, her shape shifting over.

It's no fair, they got druids! :)


“You can’t leave us like this,” Samia protests.

“You refused our mercy,” Adamant replies. “Now see if Firkraag’s troops will give you any.”

Well yes... and if I'm not mistaken they could have got away with the treasure too?
Tsk. Hm, they like fighting and bullying, let's see how they do fighting and bullied...


“What?” asks Yoshimo with a shrug, also perplexed.

“Nevermind,” Adamant says, resolved that Yoshimo doesn’t understand and likely never will.

But actually, that's how we like him :shock:

#28 Guest_No One of Consequence_*

Posted 19 July 2003 - 02:20 AM

He marches wearily towards the doors and sees Nalia, still lying upon the floor, with Anomen kneeling next to her. The warrior-priest of Helm stares blankly at the floor. A thin trickle of blood runs over his breastplate from an untreated wound on his neck.

Oh dear, someone stuck a blade in Ano's neck?


Nasty business, this adventuring.

“The tomb was more well protected than you lead us to believe,” answers Adamant in a quiet voice.

Yes, it's not excatly a lie. :wink:


No, lying would be...unacceptable. :twisted:

behind him Yoshimo’s leather-clad figure becomes visible, as though stepping from behind an invisible curtain.

*clap clap clap*


;)

A deep growling resounds from the depths and the man turns to look in horror as the shadowy figure of a mighty kodiak bear emerges from the shadows, striking at the burning men. It bellows in rage and its claws cut down one man in a single swipe.

It's no fair, they got bears!


Fair is not an issue.

In short order, the battle is done. The kodiak bear shifts in form and becomes Jaheira again, her shape shifting over.

It's no fair, they got druids! :wink:


Druids are not an issue. :wink:

“You can’t leave us like this,” Samia protests.

“You refused our mercy,” Adamant replies. “Now see if Firkraag’s troops will give you any.”

Well yes... and if I'm not mistaken they could have got away with the treasure too?
Tsk. Hm, they like fighting and bullying, let's see how they do fighting and bullied...


It's an unpleasant life lesson. :(

“What?” asks Yoshimo with a shrug, also perplexed.


“Nevermind,” Adamant says, resolved that Yoshimo doesn’t understand and likely never will.

But actually, that's how we like him :wink:


Some folks do, all right. I think you can tell my preferences from my fiction.

Thanks for posting. :)

#29 Guest_Broken Phoenix_*

Posted 19 July 2003 - 01:42 PM

Some folks do, all right. I think you can tell my preferences from my fiction.

Oh well, a little bit of everything just makes a better soup, as old daddy Gorion used to say :)




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