Norton0013
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Post by Norton0013 on Jan 10, 2017 3:17:51 GMT -5
Two armed figures walk up the road towards Cinderfall. The first is a mature human with short graying hair and heavy scruff on his face. He wears a black cloak with a griffon patch on the left shoulder; he is clad in a mail shirt and coif covered by a black tabard. His sword swings rhythmically as he walks.
The second is a much younger human man, practically a boy; he has short light hair that is longer on the top. He is wrapped in a green cloak, under which he wears a black tabard with a mail mantle. Two swords hang from his wide belt.
The two humans walk with purpose towards Cynderfell… The older man seems calm and focused, the younger alert and ready, they walk with a quickened stride.
They apparently want to make town as soon as possible...
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Post by Q'tar on Jan 10, 2017 6:30:51 GMT -5
(Posting as the farmer Solomon)....
The faint creaking of wagon wheels is heard as the farmer makes his way down the road away from Cynderfall, on his way back to his farm. He is in a fair mood, his wares sold to the tavern keeper as usual, fair amount of silver in his pocket. He can pay his help once again, and that makes him happy.
As he rounds the curve he sees the men dressed in black, swords hung at their sides, making haste towards the town. He raises his hand from the reigns of his aging horse in greeting.....
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Norton0013
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Post by Norton0013 on Jan 10, 2017 15:18:36 GMT -5
Norton Glances at his young friend to be sure his hand is not on his weapon, they are not here to fight anybody... no one living anyway. Once assured his comrade is calm, Norton turns back to the approaching farmer and raises his hand in greeting. "Hail sir!"
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Post by Q'tar on Jan 10, 2017 17:03:04 GMT -5
"Hail." Solomon answered in kind, glad to see someone friendly for a change. He let out a sigh of relief.
As the group got close enough, the farmer halted his caravan and jumped down to the road. Then he held out his open hand in a greeting. "Welcome to Cynderfall."
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Norton0013
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Post by Norton0013 on Jan 10, 2017 17:22:20 GMT -5
Norton steps forward and grips the man's arm in greeting.
"Thank you kind sir... can you tell us how much farther to the settlement? we are in need of supplies and lodging."
The young man interrupts... "And a bath!"
Norton continues... "Yes and washing."
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Post by Q'tar on Jan 10, 2017 17:46:55 GMT -5
Solomon smiles and points up the road.
"It is just up around the bend there. There is a tavern and inn in town called the Lightning Lounge. Everything you just asked for can be found there."
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Post by Norton0013 on Jan 10, 2017 19:59:00 GMT -5
"Thank you... Allow me to introduce myself... I am Norton Warde and my young friend here is Micah Iceheart. We have been on the road since Southgard seeking information about a Litch that was said to have been active in this area. Have you heard anything about such a creature?"
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Post by Q'tar on Jan 10, 2017 21:41:34 GMT -5
"Solomon." the farmer said simply.
"As for your inquiry about a lich, I am afraid I cannot help you. I am just a farmer." he frowned.
"But you might want to seeks out..." he thought for a moment. "I think her name is Sharara, or something. She is the town's new squire, and from what I hear, very knowledgeable on those things."
"You are not planning on, like, resurrecting him, are you? This town could use a break from all these things that refuse to stay dead. bad for business." Solomon said guardedly, quietly gauging the man in black with tired, yet alert eyes...
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Norton0013
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Post by Norton0013 on Jan 10, 2017 22:13:49 GMT -5
Resurrect a litch!?! the thought of such a thing was vile...
An ever so slight look of disgust crossed Norton’s face as this thought passed through his mind, but he regained his composure nearly instantly. Micah visibly shuttered...
Norton put his hand on the farmers shoulder. “You have nothing to fear from us my friend. We are members of the Order of the Griffon. “
Norton points to his patch…
“This symbol represents those who have dedicated our lives in the effort to destroy the undead wherever they may be. I need to know how a litch can be destroyed so we can do so in the future, if need be. If this Sharara has such information it is imperative that we speak with her.”
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Post by Norton0013 on Jan 12, 2017 23:42:35 GMT -5
After the brief encounter with the farmer Norton and Micah continued on their way, now at a more relaxed pace having been told that they are much closer to Cynderfall than they had realized.
As they walked Norton was unsure if he had been successful in convincing Solomon that they were not a threat. Finally he convinced himself that it did not matter… words often were not convincing by themselves. Micah and Norton’s actions in the coming days would matter most and their actions would surely prove them to be honorable.
They continued their steady march towards town…
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