Author	Topic:   The journey continues...((RP thread))
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/4/06 2:43 PM     Goldar reacts faster, smashing his club into its teeth as it snaps at him. As it recoils, its jaws open, and he dives into its maw, pulling his dagger from his side, crouching safe behind its teeth. Throwing himself to the back of its throat, he screams, slashing again and again at the bare flesh; howling as its blood splatters his face; stabbing and ripping, tearing at its throat from the inside. ((carry on from here...))
In the wilderness	posted 5/4/06 3:28 PM     With the offending creature stabbing at its maw, the River Dragon does the one thing its instinct calls for; It swallows the mouthful.
Jonas	posted 5/4/06 4:05 PM     Jonas, battered more than he has ever been, stands only to see Goldar gone, and the dragon swallowing. Filling with rage and a lust for revenge, he picks up his sword that landed nearby and throws himself one again into the fight. Running at the dragon facing away from him as fast as he can, he thrusts his blade forward, sending it deep inside the creatures back, hoping to get its spine.
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/4/06 5:39 PM       With a loud cry, the dragon's tongue rolled backwards and Goldar was launched down into the gaping black throat, gritting his teeth and closing his eyes, he thrusts his dagger forward, stabbing through the mucus laden pipe, tearing its thick membrane until he hits cartlidge.
Dragoon	posted 5/4/06 5:43 PM     Dragoon watches as goldar gets swollowed, he looks at the large dragon and smiles, Dragoon climbs the nearest tree and drops on to the dragons head graspings at the dragons ears and eyes or what ever he can grab on to
In the wilderness	posted 5/5/06 8:59 AM     Recoiling at the agonising mouthful, the River Dragon rears back, shaking its head and growling as Dragoon leaps atop of it! In surprise, it staggers back as Jonas' sword plunges into it, blood spraying as it shrieks in pain once more! Pivoting, it rakes at Jonas with a massive hind-claw; the force of a blow enough to eviscerate a horse, and slams it's head into the canopy of the nearest tree to dislodge it's newfound rider, while convulsing at the struggling morsal it has just devoured!
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/5/06 10:07 AM     Again and again Goldar stabs into the throat, holding onto the exposed cartilidge for dear flife, fighting against the thick muscles that seek to smother him and to drag him down into the acidic pit beneath him. With a mighty effosprayingrt, he stabs forward, opening up the air pipe before him, a gust of life-giving air blowing into his face, a spray of hot blood covering him, drenching him. Roaring in victory, he slashes onwards, holding on tight, climbing through the gap into its airpipe, all but blocking it with his body.
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/5/06 10:08 AM     ((gah bloody linux and its mouse controlled pasting...))
jonas	posted 5/5/06 3:03 PM       Jonas spots the massive claw coming towards him with great speed. He drops to the floor pulling his sword with him, just as the gigantic limb sails over the place where his head was half a second before. Hearing the shout of Goldar he reaslises that his friend is still alive and feels a renewed hope that they may yet survive this day. Still holding his blade he gets up again dives under the creature sending his sword upwards again and again making the creature bleed more and more.
Dragoon	posted 5/5/06 8:25 PM     Dragoon pulls out his small hand axe and burys it in the dragons skin,pulling it free he hits the dragon again,
katsumoto	posted 5/6/06 10:40 AM       katsumoto takes a giant leap and begins to climb a giant tree next to the dragon upon reaching the top he unsheats his katana gives a giant mighty cry and leaps towards the dragon, stabbing it straight in the eye, hopefully blinding the monster, on his way back down he manages to strike the dragons chest but his think scaly skins just bounces the ancient katana blade back, katsumoto lands on the floor in a head pain soaring through his entire body, yet he still manages to stand. just in time to dodge the thrasing tail of the dragon
katsumoto	posted 5/6/06 10:41 AM       katsumoto takes a giant leap and begins to climb a giant tree next to the dragon upon reaching the top he unsheats his katana gives a giant mighty cry and leaps towards the dragon, stabbing it straight in the eye, hopefully blinding the monster, on his way back down he manages to strike the dragons chest but his think scaly skins just bounces the ancient katana blade back, katsumoto lands on the floor in a heap pain soaring through his entire body, yet he still manages to stand. just in time to dodge the thrasing tail of the dragon
In the Wildrness	posted 5/6/06 5:44 PM     The Dragons last roar sprays gobbets of fleshy blood across the clearing. It staggers, the fight for life fleeing it, and topples on it's side, gasping for breath that never comes. There is a tense pause as the assembled group regathers, waiting to see if they must finish the monster and wondering about Goldars survival. The time drags onwards until eventually, a slim knife pierces the flank of the beast, burstin from within. It slides lengthwise, opening a ragged wound, out of which spills Goldar and the innards of the now dead River Dragon...
katsumoto	posted 5/6/06 11:51 PM       katsumoto blood pouring from limbs all over his body quickly dives forward to catch goldar hoping he wasnt injured to badly and turning to jonas asks him to gather wood "we will camp here for the night i do not think we have the strength to go any further tonight at any rate"
jonas	posted 5/7/06 11:57 AM       Jonas, feeling battered more than he has ever been, holds his sword aloft and screams "WE SHALL NEVER BE BEATEN!" Walking to the beast he looks at the parts that fell from it. Not spotting anything that looks like a heart, he walks to the chest of the beast raises his sword and hacks at the rib cage. Once the chest split open he thrusts his arm inside, feeling about for the large muscular organ. Getting a firm hold on it, he pulls as hard as his body would allow, ripping it clear of the beasts body. Placing it in his bag, he mutters to himself "you will become useful in the future". "Goldar! we made it. I thought you were dead for sure. Katsumoto, well done on blinding the beast. Dragoon, thanks for your support."
jonas	posted 5/7/06 7:19 PM       Noticing that nobody has moved out to get firewood, Jonas walks to the tree that was taken down by the dragon and collects some shards of shattered wood. Taking them away from the dragons body, he gathers some stones and makes a large circle to contain the fire. He takes his tinder box from his backpack and starts to light some of the leaves to get flames going. Before long he has a raging fire ready to warm the tired and beaten warriors and cook their food by. Looking around at his fellow travelers, he knows that they had a close call, but were strong enough when combined to take down even a mighty dragon. Looking at Goldar, Jonas rembered how he felt when he thought Goldar was gone. It shocked Jonas to think how attached he had become to the strange warrior. He had come to think of him as a brother not just in battle, but in the calming of Jonas's inner demons. Which were aplenty. Sitting by the fire, Jonas removed his blanket lays down and offers a prayer to Machias, The Wise Wolf. Slowly drifting off into a deep sleep, Jonas has no bad dreams and for once, something that has not happened in many years, he sleeps soundly with a smile on his face.
Dragoon	posted 5/7/06 7:31 PM     Dragoon looks at the dead beast below him and smiles "it was only a matter of time" He then procides to hack a large scale of the dragons back "may this scale that could not save you some day save me" Dragoon then walks to Goldar and stands close to him "i think my sacred kill the one to prepare me for life could never prepare me for that"
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/8/06 11:46 AM       Goldar sat on his knees, the exhaustion of fighting for his life showing on his face, staring into the fire. Breathing labouredly, the pain from his cracked ribs and deep wounds subsiding as he prayed. As Dragoon spoke to him, he looked down at the blood on his hands, blinking it from his eyes, and looked at his band of brothers. Jonas, sleeping in his exhaustion; Katsumoto, fighting for his life with a strength and passion that was more than City born; Dragoon, proving himself as a true Linovel. He could but hope Magnus was safe. Looking at Dragoon, the ethereal light glowing in his eyes faded and he sighed heavily."The fight was long and hard, my brother. We survived and we are safe, and you fought well." Goldar laid his hand on Dragoon's shoulder. "However, we have lost several days travel, and we still have far to go. For now, sleep, and I shall take watch."
jonas	posted 5/8/06 4:52 PM       After a few hours rest, Jonas wakes to find all but Goldar asleep. Rising from his slumber, Jonas walks to Goldar to relieve him of his watch. "Goldar, you may use my cover to catch some rest while it is possible. I am glad you are alive. It would have destroyed me to lose you now, after having come so far with your aid." Jonas takes a seat next to Goldar and looks at the surrounding area.
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/8/06 5:59 PM       Staring off into space, Goldar's mind numb with the effort of ignoring the pain, GOldar shifted his weight to allow Jonas to sit beside him. Without turning, he nodded, exhausted. "Jonas, my brother, it is not my time yet. Ursis watches over me, as Machias watches over you. Now I must sleep, watch well, for we must leave at dawn"
jonas	posted 5/8/06 6:12 PM       Jonas watches Goldar walk to the fireplace to sleep. Feeling happy that all survived their hardest encounter yet, a smile comes to Jonas's face. He speaks to himself "That was a bloody close call, but you made it man." For the rest of the night he watches the surrounding area, not once did the smile leave his face. "i am always happy after a victory"
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/8/06 9:26 PM       As dawn broke above the camp, Goldar awoke, bleary eyed and aching, his wounds beginning to heal ncely. Looking to the north, fixing his eyes on the great mountain stll so far away, he pulled the fur back and stretched, feeling naked without his fur about his shoulders. Pouring the last of a water skin over his had he rolled his shoulders, and shook. Looking about him he woke the rest of the Hunt, and, carrying what remained of their posessions, the began the walk North once more.
jonas	posted 5/8/06 9:35 PM       For several hours they walked in silence. An hour past mid-day Jonas suggests they stop for food and rest for a short time. As they do not have time for a fire to cook, Jonas takes some cold dry meat from his backpack, walks to Goldar and ofers him some to eat. "By Machias's teeth you look undead. I suppose being eaten by a dragon would do that. You should not have taken watch last night. When we stop tonight i shall keep guard and you all shall rest. It would seem i am faring better than most." Sitting beside his battle brother, he looks at his wounds. "Ill have to get katsumoto to look at your ribs. It would do us no good to have you die before me meet the Elders. Did you not fear your end at all insibe the beast?"
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/8/06 11:16 PM       "Child of the wolf, I have been near death many times, but never has he stretched out his hand so close, or looked more terrible. Without the knife of Katusmoto, I would have died in the belly of that beast. "My ribs are fine, fear not of that, and I can walk still. We much make the Linovel mountian soon, else i fear that war will come once more, and Iron Fort's memory will be as naught. "So it is that we must walk on, marching towars that goal that still seems so far from us, and by the Great Bear, may we be in time."
jonas	posted 5/9/06 4:07 PM       "we shall make it. It is our destiny to avert another great war. Slaughter on such a grand scale would only help our enemy raise a huge army of undead. Surely the Elders will see this. I wonder though, if it did come to bloodshed, which side would you fight for?"
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/9/06 11:55 PM       "My heart lies with the Mountain I once more call home. It is with the Linovel that I would stand, against all who call themselves Sailor's sons. But it will not come to that, my brother. By the Brear, it will not come to that"
jonas	posted 5/12/06 3:27 PM       "You know that if it did come to that, all of Sailors Retreat would be called enemies. Including those we call friends, like Melock. I would not let anything happen to him. Surely you can see the wisdom in that?" Standing up, Jonas walks to his bag, not feeling quite as cheerful as he was. Talk of war against his friends would do that to a man. "I feel that we have wasted enought time here, we should carry on with our quest."
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/12/06 6:03 PM       "Then now you understand what there is at risk. TEven those who have proved themselves honourable and worthy will be our foes, should what we know to be true arrive too late to the Elders." Goldar strode on, northwards, his expression never changing.
jonas	posted 5/12/06 6:26 PM       Walking at a fast pace, his mind going in all directions, Jonas was disturbed from the recent converstion with Goldar. If war was unaviodable, who would he side with? With friends on both sides how could he possibly choose the lesser of two evils? one to slaughter innocent people, the other to turn his back on his people and forsake his heritage. Not being able to come to a conclusion he, decided not to think on the matter now. He'd probably make a split second decision anyway, as always. Changing his mind he started to think of weapons. He liked his sword, but whenever he uses it he feels the need for something bigger. The majority of his people found something they could use as if it was part of themselves, this never happened to Jonas. He was still looking. Maybe he could create something himself. Something he could use that would test him to his fullest. A weapon that would strike fear into the hearts of all that stand before him. Something in the Wolfs name.
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/15/06 3:44 PM       As night fell once more, the wounded and tired Hunters sat around the camp fire, their possesions destroyed by the flood, the cold night air making even Goldar shiver, his wounds healing rapidly in the mana rich air. The silence that had fallen upon the group remained unbroken, and their hearts lay heavy within their chests, and all sat, thoughts of what would happen if they failed filling the minds of all. The mountain stood oh so far away on the horizon, the distance seeming almost endless, this walk seeming to last forever. But for now there was little to do but keep watch as the Hunters slept.
jonas	posted 5/15/06 4:29 PM       As Jonas slept, his dreams turned to a darker point than the last few days were. In his dream there was a raging battle between fur clad warriors and men in shining armour. People were screaming, bleeding and dying. Jonas saw a man in armour running towards him with his sword raised, screaming like a madman. In his hands he realised he had a weapon so he swung it fast to stop the crazed attacker. The man fell to the ground, screaming no more. Looking at the weapon he was holding, the breath caught in his mouth. It was beautiful. He knew then that this was the one he needed. Waking with a start, Jonas quickly got up and opened his bag, emptying its contents to the floor. Finding a piece of paper he picked up a charred stick from the fire. Drawing as quickly as he could, from memory he drew the design of the dream weapon. Holding the paper in the firelight he looked at his drawing. "By Machias you shall be made. The Wolf has shown you to me for this purpose, i know it deep in my soul."
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/15/06 7:59 PM       It had past midnight, the moon was high in the sky, nailed to the starry sky, illuminating the valley the Hunter slept in. GOldar stood on guard, watching, sniffing the air keeping his warriors safe as a mother bear guarded her cubs. Turning his head at the sound of Jonas' whisper, Goldar watched as he drew. "What did you see in the dream plains my brother? Did the Wolf speak?"
jonas	posted 5/15/06 8:10 PM       "remember the talk we had about my need for a new weapon? As you said i was to trust in the Wolf and i listened. He showed me what i needed, look at this" Jonas handed Goldar the hastily drawn picture on the parchment then closed his eyes trying to remember the picture perfectly. Thankfully he would never forget its image from his mind. "Obviously its a crude drawing, but i will remember it always, and put it to paper in proper detail. What do you think brother?"
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/15/06 8:50 PM       "The axe of the wolf. Truly it is a weapon worthy of a mighty warrior. In its making the Wolf surely will bring peace to your heart, and an end to your guilt. In its weilding you will bring honour to our people, and stories will be told of the Wolf warrior." Goldar handed the paper back to Jonas and he looked up at the Bear, watching over him as ever. Muttering a prayer beneath his breath he turned to look at the Mountain, illuminated in the distance. Sighing he turned back to Jonas and nodded softly. "The Linovel know of Denelar's death. Every day I look to the distance and dread to see an army pouring down this pass. "We will have failed if this war erupts, we will have broken our oath to find him and bring the truth to the Elders, and we will be death to those of honour in the city of Sailor's Retreat. Our time is running short, my brother."
jonas	posted 5/15/06 9:10 PM       "We will make it my brother. We will be seen as the heros of our time when we do. Many lives will be saved and we shall be known by all. Yet, i do sense that time is getting thin. I have not got long to decide what side i would fight for do i brother?"
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/15/06 9:52 PM       "I fear that if we succeed, no one will remember, but if we fail, no one will forget." Goldars looks up, silent, staring at the Bear as if for guidance. As the minutes grew on, Jonas began to look uneasy, and, as Jonas reached out to take Goldar by the shoulder, Goldar looked at him, his eyes glowing with that same ethereal glow. With a coice that was his own, yet more than his own, Goldar spoke once more. "Remember the blood that flows in your veins, remember your Kami that watches over you, remember the mountain that your ancestors call home. It is with your people that you will fight should the war come. It is with the Linovel that you will stand and the blood of Sailor's sons will flow beneath your blade. This is the truth, Son of Machias."
jonas	posted 5/15/06 10:05 PM       Looking down at the ground Jonas remained silent. Thinking of all that could happen he felt distraught. Tears fell from his eyes slowly, leaving their wet mark down his dirt stained face. He would not allow this to happen. His friends did not deserve the wrath of the Linovel armies. "Goldar, you have to help me stop this. In Machias's i do not want to kill my friends yet i know i could, like when i joined Denelar i was ready to see them fall. Damn it, Goldar, i do not want this evil in me!"
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/15/06 10:45 PM       Goldar laid his hand on Jonas' shoulder, his eyes still seeming to glow from within, but softened in response to the warriors tears, tears of anguish, tears of grief, great sorrows finally pushing to the surface. "Wolf warrior, I am not Zakk, I have no wish to see the people of Sailor's Retreat fall beneath the feet of the Linovel army. We will succeed. We will tell the Elders the truth of what happened that day. Sleep once more, I will stand guard til morning, then we will march north still. "Sleep."
jonas	posted 5/15/06 10:55 PM       "How can i possibly sleep, brother? i will have to kill some of the ones i love. Again. I fear the Wolf tests me to much, and that i may one day crack under the pressure. I will stay and watch if you wish to sleep, brother. I fear that i shall never sleep again, or atleast not untill this mess is finished."
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/15/06 11:06 PM       "We all have much to lose, there are honourable men who have earnt my respect below in their city. There are more there than there are in the land of our ancestors. We have many days travel yet, my brother,do not worry now. We will mae it, by the Bear and the Wolf, we will succeed."
Jonas	posted 5/16/06 7:17 PM     "You are right, brother, i should not dispair yet. We may still make it, but as you say time is against us. I think we should no longer camp at night, we should not stop moving. We shall not fail. I will not have this on my head."
Dragoon	posted 5/20/06 11:53 PM     Dragoon looks at the 2 leaders of the group he calls his own, as he watches them his heart grows with pride and he walks with determination to the place they long all long to reach.
Thanas	posted 5/21/06 10:00 PM     ((continued from "dark times await us all" thread)) Spotting the figures on the near horizon gave Thanas the encouragment to power on towards them. It was so vital that he caught up with them and made it known their intentions if any battle were to come. War was not the way for Ghostwalkers, but if they had to stand with someone it would be with the Linovel, and not with the so called civilised folk from sailors retreat. Most of them had no respect for the Ghostwalkers and the feelings were more than mutual. The sun had set in the sky, and Thanas once more felt the raptuous comfort of darkness around him as he neared the group. Not far now. The smell of the fire reached his nostrils mingled with the smell of the men. He could feel the dark mood and knew they had faced much on their journey so far. He approached cautiously , weapon drawn in case the impetuous Jonas felt the need to strike at him before he recognised him. Coming up behind Jonas he tapped him with a booted foot in the back. "You should be more careful Jonas" he laughed as he finally caught up with the warriors.
Jonas	posted 5/22/06 6:29 PM     Jonas jumps up with a start, drawing his dagger. "By Machias's teeth, Thanas! To sneak up on a man like myself is to invite death to your table!" Sheathing his dagger, Jonas grabs Thanas's arm in a warriors grip. "By the gods we could have done with your help before now, but it is good you are here. Are you to travel with us long?"
Ruadan	posted 5/22/06 10:26 PM     Brother you travel fast,I have not long arrived here myself.But you are right Jonas should take more care as should all in this party,closeness to their goal has allowed a leesening of their guard.Even Goldar has not yet noticed my pressence and if I can get this close then so can others with a more sinnister intent.
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/22/06 10:54 PM       "We have fought dragons, dark beasts, avoided wraiths, travelled hard, survived floods, and we still have far to go, but we are rested, fed and are fit once more. You, Thanas, are tired, have travelled through the night and haven't eaten in days." Flicking a glace at Ruadan he scowls, his eyes glowing from within. "Do not think your presence was unnoticed. The destination is all that matters, not my life, nor your soul, friend." Looking back at the mountain, closer than before, the scars across his bare back healing rapidly, He sighs in a mantra of breath, his shoulders relaxing and the glow going from his eyes. "Come, sleep, Thanas, for we leave at dawn, we still have many miles to go, and you are close to collapse."
jonas	posted 5/23/06 8:12 PM       "Yes. Thanas, we have endured much. not to mention that Goldar is walking around half naked! Thats worse than the dragon!" Jonas lets out a mighty laugh, a sound full of joy and happiness, enough to lighten the mood for all who would hear it. Walking to the fire, Jonas warms his hands for a short while. "You can all rest for tonight, i will be keeping watch. Better than before anyway."
Thanas Ghostwalker (guardian of Nyx)	posted 5/23/06 9:45 PM     "Reluctantly I must agree with you goldar, I have travled far and at a good speed over the past nights and has not eaten much to speak of. We shall discuss matters in the light, for now i will eat and rest" Thanas pulls out what rations he has left and starts chewing the dried salted meat, as he eats he turns to Ruadan and smiles "Keep watch with jonas please brother and wake me if anything happens". He finishes eatting and unrolls his light bed roll before walking to the edge of the makeshift camp and kneeling in prayer, looking to the sky he whispers " Great prophet I ask of you your guidence on matters of the caravan and their purpose in the after life " As he prays the ivory shackle on his wrist grows heavy, trying to ignor its presance he walks back to his bed roll and climbs under the furs drifting slowly off to sleep.........
Ruadan	posted 5/23/06 10:17 PM     "Fear not brother I will stand watch tonight and will wake you if needs be,allthough i have grown in power since last we met" "You should tell Jonas that I`m here though,he has an aversion to my kind and may not listen to me should a problem arise"
Goldar of the Linovel	posted 5/23/06 10:36 PM       Goldar turned, and with out so much as a nod or an acknowledgemnt of Thanas' words, left the circle of firelight, walking with his club at his side, out to the darkness, making his way to the top of a nearby hillock, the pass finally coming to an end before them. Looking up at the sky, towards the stars, to the Great Bear, looking down on him always. He kneels, his eyes closed, his club at his side, whispering a long prayer to Ursis...
jonas	posted 5/25/06 4:23 PM       After Thanas sets out his bedroll, and Goldar walks off into the darkness, Jonas Walks around the makeshift camp, all ways looking out for movement in the dark, or listening for the sound of anything trying to approach. Although he notices nothing, he cant shift the feeling that something was watching him. He knew by now that wherever one of the ghostwalkers travel, that a spirit would be near. Not to mention Goldars blood brother, Zakk. "I hate the feeling you spirits give me. Why do u always try to make me uncomfortable? One day ill make sure i'll be the one putting you on edge."

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