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A Human, A Dwarf and a kidnnaping( PT Eldire OPEN)

Kewen
06-10-2008, 03:14
A very short young man, no, A middle age dwarf rounded a corner, hi armoured boots clanging against the stony ground
“Back to the keep!” he yelled, as he sprinted as fast as his stubby little legs could carrying him, someone would find this comical, a short man in enough armour to weigh down a elephant running for his life towards the large gates of the city keep.
“Master Tolgrin!” a young voice cried out from the stoneworks of the keep, “Hurry! Quick, there behind you someone help him!” cried the voice again as the tall skinny figure ran from post to post looking for help.

Tolgrin ran for all he was worth, he was dimly aware of his apprentice, no his son, that’s what he thought of him now calling out to him when he heard a feral roar.

“Tolgrin!” the voice cried again, as he felt something pierce his shoulder armour, but luckily deflected
“Just…a. few…more…meters” he panted red-faced now something grabbed at his leg, he turned and stumbled backwards just twenty odd meters from the gate
“How did the dam orcs get so fast” he thought as he tried to free his leg from the things grip.
“Uuuroag!” it yelled as it took a swipe at him with a crude sword

Bringing his axe up too his face, Tolgrin deflected the swipe, roaring in fury the beast continued its clumsy assaults as Tolgrin began to back peddle, He was tiring out fast, dwarves were not made for running, preferring to duke it out on the defensive rather then launch an attack themselves,.

Clang Clang clutter bang, went his double bladed axe as it was knocked out of his hands, falling to the ground Tolgrin fell forwards onto his knees, Tolgrin muttered a few words as he slid into unconscious ness from the Orcs last hit
“stay…back…Holin”
A few dwarfs rushed out of the gates towards the Orc, yelling war cries and brandishing very large and sharp axes and swords, the Orc being smarter then some beat a hasty retreat running back down to the now partly aflame docks, with Tolgrin on his shoulder, chucking the limp body of the dwarf into the holds of the Orcy vessel, along with many other dwarf prisoners he yelled at the littler orcs under his command and began to cast off and head home while the rest of them pillaged and burned, he had a cargo hold full of slaves, he was a happy orc.

A few days later
Pillars of smoke rose from parts of the ruined port, as teams of dwarfs went picking through the ruins, estimates tallied at about forty dead or captured and another fifty defiantly dead, estimates in cost were light as the Orcs only set fire to a few parts of the dock, it was easily contained.

Inside a chamber of sorts, within the city
“how could you let them take him! don’t you have any honour!” Holin cried out, as he argued with a Dwarf Captain
“You are not one to talk about honour HUMAN, you are only here because of Tolgrin, you are not a follower of the Earth father, why should I help you, your parents abandoned you to us, so don’t speak about honour as if you know it.” the Captain retorted coldly, as he eyed the tall human.

Holin dive tackled the Dwarf and began to pummel his chest, and face with all his might, they wrestled around as the two fought
“Enough” a clear voice said, as a old withered dwarf stepped out of a room “Holin, is here because I let him be here, do you question the wisdom, and orders of me?” he asked the captain, staring at the veteran dwarfs eyes
“No lord Grium, I am not” he replied look at the floor as the two stood up “But this Boy, dare to challenge my honor! For not saving his.. For not saving Tolgrin, He is as good as dead now, and I recommend we throw the kid out.”

“No, you will not do that, you will do quite the opposite Halfard, You and Holin are going to rescue Tolgrin, son of Balgrin heir to our Family, or do you doubt his blood lines”
“N.no.. my lord, I am sorry” Halfard said bitterly
“Good, you two will take a ship and a cohort of fourty Dwarfs and all the provisions you need, you will sail down to the region near Silver fall, look for people who know the Orc tribes, hire them, and find Tolgrin.”

“Yes my lord” Halfard, and Holin said while looking at each other coldly
“Thank you my lord” said Holin as he bowed and left the room, ducking under the door.



Weeks later, somewhere in the waters of Silverfall.
A Dwarfven Turtle ship casually headed towards a port, the oars were out and not rowing that fast, while the wind lazily pushed them along to there destination..

Ooc: basically, im looking for mercenaries of any kingdom guides etc guards to help me find Tolgrin! Also, having someone Rping the Orcs who kidnapped him would be nice be it Thrasia or anyone..maybe even it be the sneaky goblins but I don’t know.. So yea, feel free to join No killing of Holin or Tolgrin! Please, you may try but chances are you will fail.
Free United States
07-10-2008, 07:19
ooc: basically, all of my intros will be from trading ships. my country has become very 'exploratory'

ic:

The five ships of blue oak sailed effortlessly towards the port. They had learned the existence of this land and were eager to set up trade relations. And though the voyage had taken more then four months to arrive, all hoped it had not been made in vain. Each of the crew looked on as the pillars of smoke arose over the port.

From her visage, Nanami looked on in shock. As the heiress to her father's trading fleet, she had been sent, with his trust and that of the Emperor's, to open new ports to their great isles. Calling out and announcing themselves, they awaited recognition before entreating to be allowed to dock.
Kewen
08-10-2008, 04:37
The relativly unarmed Dwarf ship, docked in the port and disgorged its cargo, several dozen carts carrying weapons armour and the liike, pulled along by small four legged creatures that resembled a pony, but more muscly and tough a true Dwarf steed, Stout strong, but neither big nor unweildly, and meek and tameable.

Most of the Dwarfs rode in the carriges while a few walked along side or just in front, most didnt have weapons on them, as that could be taken asa hostile action they wore simple leather garabs, and small daggers at there belts.

Holin, going ahead of the group ran into a marketsqaure type place and began yelling
"here ye all, Here ye, I am Holin apprentice to the Dwarf Runesmith Tolgrin, I am here seeking mercenaries or people with experiance with Orks, Lord Tolgrin was kidnapped from one of our cities bare months ago, and we are willing to pay handsomly for people who can lead us through the area and help us find him" he hoped somebody would answer his calls, otherwise this would be a stab in the dark.

ooc: this is a call for anyone to play a band of roving mercs or civillians looking for some coin to help me find tolgrin, rewards and pay include : Money,Dwarf Forged Items, gratitube of one of the great dwarven houses, which means greatly lowered prices in Dwarf shops, and being on freindly terms with most dwarfs instead of cold stoney looks.
Free United States
08-10-2008, 06:25
Nanami took only a few seconds to decide what to do. Summoning two of her father's security men to follow her, she vaulted down to the dock and walked through the port, up to the square where the 'man' was speaking.

"I'll lend whatever help I can," she offered.
Kewen
10-10-2008, 01:29
Holin hopped down from the little stand he was standing on, and walked before the lady, bowing bre her like she was royalty he said
"If it is help of arms, we do not need it, we carry enough men and weapons to crush the orcs, what we need is someone who can guide us too them, who can help us track them, if you can offer any of these It would be a tremendous help"
Free United States
10-10-2008, 02:52
"Daisuke," Nanami said to one of her companions. He stepped forward and bowed.

"Yes, ojou-sama?"

"You were a huntsman for Lord Kairo, were you not?" she asked.

"That was my honor," Daisuke answered.

"You see, *Gaikukojin-sama," Nanami addressed Holin, "I have the perfect man for the job. We will accompany him, of course."

*Basically, 'Lord Stranger.'
Kewen
11-10-2008, 01:47
"Thank you most graciously Mi'lady, we will leave in tyhree ys time, if you would meet us at the eastern gate at about noon" he said, as he looked hopefully around for more volenteers, and mercenaries.
DaWoad
13-10-2008, 17:13
10 celtican Iceships, Dispatched months ago by Owain Hawk, Appeared over the Horizon. The heavily armored ships looked rather out of place in the calm water and as they moved Towards the Dwarven Dock they slowed brought in sail and sat still in the water waiting for a representative of whatever this kingdom was to come out and greet them. Along with the normal complement of Celtican Marines 100 knights of the leaf had accompanied the expedition that was hoping to make some contact with foreign civilizations and end the long isolation the Cleticans had suffered at the hands of the Ice Wastes.
Free United States
13-10-2008, 17:24
"Thank you most graciously Mi'lady, we will leave in tyhree ys time, if you would meet us at the eastern gate at about noon" he said, as he looked hopefully around for more volenteers, and mercenaries.

"I have a sizable crew," Nanami replied, "I'm sure I can add a substantial number to our party, if you're so inclined."