Part 3: Warriors of Madarua

[danhem]

The warrior maidens stand silently staring at Elethiran as she speaks.

(Elethiran SR on CHR-32 rolled 16, 48, 4th level success, 64 AP earned)

"It would seem that many lost travelers are finding their way to our city," the leader says finally looking first to Ozmenton then back to Elethiran. "I am Pandora, champion and warleader of Madarua. Arina has told me of the battle in which you retook the Shrine of Gorm. You have even bested my warriors once before then. Six of my warriors have fallen to your swords and magic and one is your prisoner. It would be foolish of me not to speak with you. Defeating you would only deplete my strength thereby allowing the Brotherhood to storm through these halls at will. Please enter my hall and be at ease. Sit and tell me what the Brotherhood has offered you to lead you to face the warriors of Madarua."

[apn]

Elethiran
(Elven Warrior-Wizard lvl 1 Att: 2d6+9 Def: 11 Con: 8 Wiz: 12/12 26/36 Point Makeshift Staff AP:431)

"Most gracious, madame Pandora." says the Elf with a bow. She turns to the others "You heard the lady boys. Mind your manners, too, I know what you can be like..." she adds, glaring at Clud

Actions: Go with Pandora and the warriors


Clud
(Were-Bear Warrior lvl 1 Att: 3d6-6 Def: 16 Con: 10/10 Wiz: 11 AP:361)

Clud, barely interested, looks up when Elethiran speaks. "Wha...?" he says, his hand halfway to moving towards his bare butt to scratch it. He glances down, guilty, and forces his hand by his side. With a shrug he says "Sure, no problem." but has a devil of a time not scratching his butt.

Actions Go with the others

[kwll]

Ozmenton hears what Elethiran says. However, he still does not move, showing that he needs to be convinced before he cooperates. His eyes are still full of resentment toward the warrior maiden.

[monstermike]

Balgar
(Dwarven Warrior lvl 1 Att: 6d6+11 Def: 10 Con: 17/22 Wiz: 6/6 AP: 389 Armour reduced by 1 pt)

Balgar disguises the start of a giggle as a cough when a witticism about opening Pandora's box pops into his head.

Actions: Keeps his big fat dwarven mouth shut and tries to mind his manners. Will go along with the group.

[apn]

Elethiran
(Elven Warrior-Wizard lvl 1 Att: 2d6+9 Def: 11 Con: 8 Wiz: 12/12 26/36 Point Makeshift Staff AP:495)

Taking the cue to talk Elethiran speaks up "A man named Kanadius bade us help them clear the tiers below theirs. They spoke of a 'Dark One' who must be destroyed or stopped. He seemed determined that a god named Gorm should be the one you all worship, and to that end we were to capture as many of you as we could, presumably to take them back upstairs."

She looked embarrassed for a moment. "I offer my apologies. When we are attacked we tend to think little of pulling blows in order to take prisoners and more along the lines of carving our enemies up to ensure our own survival. I think this place is a pot waiting to boil over to be honest. The third faction he mentioned was that of a sect of Wizards. I'd like to hear your take on things and perhaps see how we can help you. It was mentioned there were 15 or so of you on this level. If that was the case I think we've proven we could overpower you, but that's not really our intention. We don't want to get involved in a civil war but if there is a way of uniting your peoples and helping you against this 'Dark one' then maybe we can help."

Actions:


Clud
(Were-Bear Warrior lvl 1 Att: 3d6-6 Def: 16 Con: 10/10 Wiz: 11 AP:361)

Clud leans back against the wall. And starts to slide up and down. "Ahhhh that's good..." he says out loud, then blinks, looking about. "Sorry. Carry on Elethiran" he adds sheepishly.

Actions Scratch his butt

[Toad-Killer-Dog]

Verner
(Human Warrior lvl 1 Att: 3d6+3 Def: 26 Con: 10/12 AP:147)

Verner stands next to Elethiran leaning on his shield.

"I for one am regretful of the violence that has past between us, we attempted to communicate with the first followers of Madarua we encountered, but unfortunately our presence was startling enough to trigger fighting"

Genzo
(Were-Wolf Warrior lvl 1 Att: H - 3d6+4 W - 1D6+17 Def: 0 Con: h- 12/14 W - 24/48 AP:106)

Genzo peers around the room and keeps trying to look disarming. He knows how some people can react to were-wolves and hopes a friendly face can alleviate some tension.

[danhem]

Pandora and the nine warrior maidens sit at the table. She motions for you to do the same. All are silent with the exception of Pandora. She listens carefully to what you have to say.

"Overpower us? That is not likely. You have not met me in combat yet. You have done exceptionally well against us. There will be a period of mourning among my sisters, but it will not dampen their fighting spirit. I will tell you that I have far more than 15 spear-maidens to send against you. I think that Kanadius sent you down here to reduce our numbers but to perish in the process. What did he offer you in exchange for your services? Perhaps you would be willing to serve me instead? What is your price to deliver Kanadius' head on a spear? With him out of the way, perhaps we can discuss unity."

[Toad-Killer-Dog]

Verner
(Human Warrior lvl 1 Att: 3d6+3 Def: 26 Con: 10/12 AP:147)

Verner ways her words with visible deliberation.

"We agreed to work with the Gormites for supplies, a guide and transportation from the wasteland and any valuables we might happen across"

"I admit that there was more than a hint of threat in Kanadius's words and actions"

"Which is why we had intended to contact you when we were herded down onto this level"

"Unfortunately violence ensued before our intentions could be made clear"

Genzo
(Were-Wolf Warrior lvl 1 Att: H - 3d6+4 W - 1D6+17 Def: 0 Con: h- 12/14 W - 24/48 AP:106)

Genzo speaks up then.

"We were instructed to take as many prisoners as possible and turn them over to Kanadius and the Gormites"

"The way they brought that up and our fears of their intentions were what set our minds to try and negotiate with either you or the wizards dwelling on this level"

"We may be lost, but we are not the kind to turn helpless victims over to those who may abuse them"

[monstermike]

Falcnor
(Dwarven Wizard lvl 1 Att: 4d6+20 Def: 8 Con: 16/16 Wiz: 10/13 AP: 417)

Falcnor says "Ae'm jist a simple dwarf, an' Ae dinna kin all th' goings-on in yer city. But Ae do see that ye've got three groups a-fightin' each other fer religious reasons, an' all three groups hae a common enemy - Zargon. Ae dinnae want t' be involved in yer fightin' amongst each other, because Ae dinnae believe anyone is all right or all wrong in these matters. Ae ken that you see it different an' these other people is yer enemies. But yer city was a great power when ye were all together, an' Ae think Zargon is th' one thet got ye all split apart an' fightin' amongst yerselves. Ae fer one would liek t' gie you a haund at gettin' rid o' yer common enemy, Zargon, an' let th' rest o' ye peoples make war or peace between yerselves as ye see fits."

Falcnor has said his piece. Balgar nods in agreement, still keeping his big fat dwarven moo shut.

[kwll]

Ozmenton just could not let the first sentence of the amazon chieftain unanswered: "I call your bluff, boasting female! I have never seen more than 10 of your soldiers while I was kept prisoner, and I say that you can only overpower those who cannot fight back!" His eyebrows frowned, he keeps firmly standing. To his new companions, he says: "The last thing we want is to trust these treacherous would-be warriors, and the last thing we need is to be in the middle of their petty fight with other factions!"

[apn]

Clud
(Were-Bear Warrior lvl 1 Att: 3d6-6 Def: 16 Con: 10/10 Wiz: 11 AP:361)

Clud idly scratches his butt, listening to Ozmenton rant about the evil she warriors. After he's finished he adds "Nobody's perfect" and gets back to scratching his butt.

Actions Scratch his butt

[Toad-Killer-Dog]

Verner
(Human Warrior lvl 1 Att: 3d6+3 Def: 26 Con: 10/12 AP:147)

Verner glares venomously at Ozmenton.

"You can leave anytime you want "elf", at least we know these people will stand up for themselves and at least they were strong enough to hogtie you"

Verner turns back to Pandora.

"As you may know this ( he gestures to Ozmenton )is a recent addition to our group"

Genzo
(Were-Wolf Warrior lvl 1 Att: H - 3d6+4 W - 1D6+17 Def: 0 Con: h- 12/14 W - 24/48 AP:106)

Genzo shrugs his shoulders.

"Sorry elves are elves"

"Now what exactly do you propose"

[apn]

Elethiran
(Elven Warrior-Wizard lvl 1 Att: 2d6+9 Def: 11 Con: 8 Wiz: 12/12 26/36 Point Makeshift Staff AP:495)

Elethiran suddenly takes notice. "Hey. HEY!" she yells. "What's wrong with being an Elf? I don't take exception to you for being a human! We should remember, we're all on the same side, and it's majority rule here - if you have a point to make, we listen, then decide, but don't go starting any fights that the rest of the group will be dragged into!" she spits. "And that goes for everyone, including me. If you want to start your own personal war go right ahead, but I want the group - that's ALL of us - to get out in one piece. That may mean making deals and doing stuff we wouldn't normally do. And it most certainly means getting on with each other when we really don't want to!" She glares at Verner and Genzo, then at Ozmenton, shaking her head. "Ozmenton, you are new to our ranks - please don't make your only notable contribution be that of getting us all killed!"

She then turns again to Verner and Genzo "If you have a problem with Elves, spit it out. If you don't think I've pulled my weight with the group, I wanna hear about it. But DON'T insult my kin and expect me to stand about and ignore it!" She huffs with hands on hips.

Actions: Throws a hissy fit

OOC Heh, this inter-group conflict livens stuff up a bit

[Toad-Killer-Dog]

Verner
(Human Warrior lvl 1 Att: 3d6+3 Def: 26 Con: 10/12 AP:147)

Verner's left eye twitches spasmodically.

"Of course, forgive my rudeness lady, Ozmenton you might want to notice that you were not tortured, starved or otherwise molested"

"That might well be something to be grateful for not an excuse to act up"

Genzo
(Were-Wolf Warrior lvl 1 Att: H - 3d6+4 W - 1D6+17 Def: 0 Con: h- 12/14 W - 24/48 AP:106)

Genzo tries to keep from giving a derisive guffaw as he watches Verner swallow his words.

"so true Elethiran, elves are always moderate and reasonable in their actions, my apologizes" ;D

[monstermike]

Balgar
(Dwarven Warrior lvl 1 Att: 6d6+11 Def: 10 Con: 17/22 Wiz: 6/6 AP: 389 Armour reduced by 1 pt)

Balgar remains quiet. He is in a happy place right now. A place where the ale always flows. A place where chunks of gold and precious gems lay here and there on the ground. A place where you can relax to the soothing sound of elves being hacked to pieces, slowly.

Actions: Ohhhmmmm...