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Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#51: Sep 7th 2015 at 4:22:09 AM

"Ah, souls!" Rich mused, before turning to Naratus, a crafty smile on his face. "As I recall, Sir Knight, you were mentioning that combat was your bailiwick... Surely you would not let the lady go first into the fray, would you?"

edited 7th Sep '15 6:11:27 AM by Pyrite

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tricksterson Never Trust from Behind you with an icepick Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
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#52: Sep 7th 2015 at 5:25:32 AM

"Indeed not" Naratus replied with a scowl and rode to the fore, spear/lance couched and tilted upward. "Sellira, I suggest you snipe from a distance while I engage them close up. Richard, you said you're not a wizard. What is your forte?" He looked at Shylocke. "You go do something sneaky and devious."

The elven knight was of course completely unaware that he was telling them to do things they would have done anyway.

edited 7th Sep '15 5:31:07 AM by tricksterson

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Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#53: Sep 7th 2015 at 6:57:00 AM

"Me? Well, I'm a wanderer and a dabbler in many things - a little philosophy here, a little history there - but mostly, you can think of me as a seeker of the meaning of life and death." Rich raised an eyebrow cryptically, but lingered just a few steps behind as he let Naratus take point. "And if that sounds like a load of bull excrement to you, you're absolutely right, and that puts you one step further on the path to enlightenment. At the moment, though, someone needs to keep an eye on our brave employer... and it might as well be me."

edited 7th Sep '15 7:10:59 AM by Pyrite

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VocalFox Lord Bearfox of Blackwatch from Trapped in the Interweb Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
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#54: Sep 7th 2015 at 10:58:22 AM

Shylocke spoke up, not leaving cover, but indeed pulling Kristoph deeper into it. "Rich, I'll help you on that one. Find the sound of my voice, then stick close." He then made an effort to improve Kristoph's concealment, as well as the noble could make that work.

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#55: Sep 7th 2015 at 5:40:59 PM

Sellira kept her arrow knocked as she enjoyed a comfortable posture on the tree had climbed, her keen eyes keeping a close watch on her companions. The moment she saw the knight begin his probably noisy charge she'd let go of her first arrow and prepare the next.

TotemicHero No longer a forum herald from the next level Since: Dec, 2009
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#56: Sep 8th 2015 at 4:55:33 PM

The giant dragonflies continue to buzz around as you all ready yourself. Suddenly, one of them veers and flies right among you. It hovers briefly, seemingly sizing you up, then returns to flying around the bush. A second one follows suit, flying over to look at you briefly, before returning.

Any advantage of surprise you had is likely now gone. And while the dragonflies aren't acting all that aggressive, there's no telling what they will do if you approach that bush or attack them.

Meanwhile, Kristoph shivers. "I hate bugs," he mutters to no one in particular.

Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)
tricksterson Never Trust from Behind you with an icepick Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
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#57: Sep 8th 2015 at 5:53:45 PM

If the dragonfly comes within range Naratus will spear it. He does not go full charge but goes from a walk to a trot towards the bush.

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Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#58: Sep 9th 2015 at 5:19:01 AM

"Well, at least we've got their attention!" Richard remarked, a little too cheerily - and bent down low to where Shylocke was hiding, whispering, "I'm not as harmless as you might think, Shylocke, and so I'll decline your offer. But I have a suggestion: if the attack fails, you'd probably be in a better position to snag one of their eggs, don't you think?"

Letting Naratus take point, he gripped his staff and stood upright, lingering just behind and waiting for the dragonflies' response. With luck, they'd go for the heavily-armoured target in front first.

edited 9th Sep '15 5:25:05 AM by Pyrite

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daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#59: Sep 9th 2015 at 4:59:29 PM

For her part Sellira grinning, let out a whistle and then let her arrow fly towards the nearest of the dragonflies, quickly grabbing another arrow to likewise shoot... aiming to get a constant barrage of the things on the air towards whatever moves close.

VocalFox Lord Bearfox of Blackwatch from Trapped in the Interweb Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
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#60: Sep 9th 2015 at 5:57:33 PM

Shylocke noded and abandoned his post. If any of the dragonflies tried to land, Rich could take care of them handily. In the meanwhile, Shylocke went deeper into the bush, trying to get closer to the sound of buzzing as he searched for the dragonfly nest. He doubted if it could be far, and the dragonflies looked rather occupied with the small invasion force.

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#61: Sep 10th 2015 at 4:54:52 PM

As Naratus began moving his horse forward, it suddenly stumbled, forcing Naratus to get off.

Unbeknownst to any of them, the horse had cut one of its legs on the razor-sharp leaf of a poisonous jungle plant. It had taken some time, but the horse now felt the full effects. It fell and rolled on its side, breathing heavily.

Meanwhile the first of the arrows flew, narrowly missing one of the the dragonflies. The other dragonflies scattered, flying off into the jungle in different directions. The one who nearly got hit, however, buzzed angrily into the clearing, diving at the closest person. Which, due to his positioning, was Naratus.

Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)
Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#62: Sep 12th 2015 at 2:28:37 AM

"Now's your chance. I'll cover you," Richard whispered to Shylocke, while keeping a vigilant eye on the armoured knight. Surely he won't have problems with a single dragonfly? he thought.

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tricksterson Never Trust from Behind you with an icepick Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
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#63: Sep 13th 2015 at 12:27:51 PM

Naratus tumbled and rolled as he came off his horse, dropping his spear but managing to get up on one knee and drawing his saber preparing to swing at the dragonfly when it was in range.

edited 13th Sep '15 12:28:05 PM by tricksterson

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daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#64: Sep 14th 2015 at 1:50:14 AM

Sellira tsked as her arrow narrowly missed its mark, preparing another arrow... letting Naratus deal with that Dragonfly as she reserved her next arrow, letting it loose at the next one that approached the party.

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#65: Sep 18th 2015 at 9:16:49 PM

The dragonfly flew right at Naratus, only to veer off at just the last second. It circled around, and then hovered right over the knight's horse, still buzzing angrily. It stared down through multi-faceted eyes, looking back and forth at different members of the group...as if it was waiting to see what they would do.

Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)
VocalFox Lord Bearfox of Blackwatch from Trapped in the Interweb Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
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#66: Sep 18th 2015 at 9:33:44 PM

Shylocke held deadly still, not daring approach the nest while the Dragonfly was looking at him. At least he thought he was looking at him. You can never be sure with a compound eye. When it looks his way, he glares at it, putting all his malicious intent into that one glance.

Casting Fear on dragonfly

Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#67: Sep 20th 2015 at 9:33:03 PM

Gods, this is embarrassing.

"This is truly a battle that bards will sing of for the ages: four adventurers, held back by a single dragonfly," Richard grumbled, even as he caught sight of Shylocke casting something, just out of his field of vision. "Change of plans, goblin - you keep the damn thing off my back."

He dashed forwards in an irregular, zig-zagging pattern, feinting and dodging as he attempted to sidestep the giant insect - and in his hand, the tip of his staff began to pulse with dark energy.

For insurance.

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daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#68: Sep 21st 2015 at 2:24:22 PM

Sellira kept waiting and keeping an eye out for further threats... letting her companions, at the moment, deal with the agile dragonfly.

TotemicHero No longer a forum herald from the next level Since: Dec, 2009
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#69: Sep 22nd 2015 at 10:29:21 PM

The fear spell goes off, causing the dragonfly to fly in circles again, this time agitated and confused. Finally, it leaves, the buzzing of its wings fading away. Kristoph emerges from the brush, wiping at his trousers and glancing around, worried that the dragonflies might come back. "Well...you did it," he finally says.

You are now free to examine the horse, although there's no way it's going anywhere...and it doesn't look like you'll have time to haul it back. And there's still the matter of that bush the dragonflies were circling around...

Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)
Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#70: Sep 22nd 2015 at 10:52:50 PM

"That was most disappointing," Rich grumbled again, and let his charge fizzle out. "But let's get this over with before the bugs return, shall we? Sir Knight, you should tend to your horse, unless you'd rather I cull it for you. Now, let's have a look at our prize."

He walked over to the bush, hoping that they'd found the dragonfly eggs.

edited 22nd Sep '15 10:53:35 PM by Pyrite

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VocalFox Lord Bearfox of Blackwatch from Trapped in the Interweb Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
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#71: Sep 22nd 2015 at 11:10:10 PM

Shylocke let out a sigh of relief as the dragonfly passed, putting his dagger away. Hopefully, the horse wouldn't attract much more attention.

As Rich spoke up, however, he got tense again. If there were more dragonflies in the bushes, he only had one more spell to take care of them before his fear spell wore off. He groaned and followed Rich, praying it was a newly unattended nest.

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#72: Sep 24th 2015 at 11:31:33 PM

Keeping the arrow knocked on the bow, Sellira drops from her tree... keeping herself ready to fire though she let Rich be the first to look over the bush.

tricksterson Never Trust from Behind you with an icepick Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
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#73: Sep 26th 2015 at 4:39:59 AM

Naratus went over to his horse and cast both Antidote and Heal.

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TotemicHero No longer a forum herald from the next level Since: Dec, 2009
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#74: Sep 28th 2015 at 10:25:04 PM

The horse relaxes, although it still looked weak and exhausted. With help, it should be able to be led back to town, but it won't be in any condition to be ridden for a while.

Rich and Shylocke approach the bush. Luckily, there does seem to be a slimy hollow where some eggs sit...or rather, a couple of eggs and the smashed remains of several others. More importantly, however, next to them is a partially eaten body, possibly of an adventurer who did not fare so well against the dragonflies. Beside his body is a mace, soaked in strange ooze...almost as if he was the one who smashed the eggs...

Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)
VocalFox Lord Bearfox of Blackwatch from Trapped in the Interweb Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
Lord Bearfox of Blackwatch
#75: Sep 29th 2015 at 12:56:37 AM

Shylocke's first instinct upon seeing his objective was to take it and haul ass. However, seeing the state of the cadaver raised some important alarms. He quieted his voice and addressed Rich. "Five to one says this guy bought the farm when he tried busting up the eggs. I can't be sure when that fear effect will wear off, and who knows how many other dragonflies there are. What are you thinking?" He looked to his partner with some concern. This wasn't supposed to be an especially dangerous job.


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