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Meridea
Aug 27, 2006 1:31:28 GMT -5
Post by sharreign on Aug 27, 2006 1:31:28 GMT -5
Lifaen runs out of the inn and tries to see through the mind of everyone. He looks for unusual expressions. Not the common ones such as fear and sadness and anger, but happiness, pride or triumph. He concentrates his mind on the surrounding people. Message from Admin - What? No fear? Nothing of that sort?
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dgurushesh
Level 75
Martial Artist
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Meridea
Aug 27, 2006 4:34:44 GMT -5
Post by dgurushesh on Aug 27, 2006 4:34:44 GMT -5
Ishtar, after combing the corridors, now too heads outside, However he doesn't head for the harbour. He instead heads for the state prison, wishing to clear a few doubts, keeping his speed of anubis charged up.
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Meridea
Aug 27, 2006 5:29:54 GMT -5
Post by Arvind Pillai on Aug 27, 2006 5:29:54 GMT -5
((Ok, everybody, you have HEARD the explosion.))
------------------- It was a rainy night on the island and little Crowe was enjoying a nice warm cup of tea. The little cottage abounded with happiness, unlike much of war-stricken Meridea.
A knock landed on the door.
'Who could that be?' thought Crowe.
His mother opened the door. A band of scary men, clothed completely in black, stood before her. She tried to slam the door shut, but one of them held it in place and said something. When she turned away, her face was red with tears.
She called Father. A strong, resolute man, he refused to be scared into submission. He exchanged a few words with the leader.
Suddenly, the visitors were whipped into an incredible fury. Father was struck down by a bolt of lightning from a magical staff. They began kicking and electrocuting him relentlessly. He pleaded for mercy, but he received none. Mother was not spared either, one of the wretched creatures began ripping off her clothes, beating her at regular intervals. Terrified, Crowe flung a vase at the villain. The wizard aimed his staff and fired.. and missed. For the boy was quick. He ran and ran but the screams never died out.
The screams never died out. -------------------------------------------------
Lifaen senses nothing. The perpetrator is nowhere near.
Ishtar reaches the State Prison. The hustle and bustle had already begun. You see Rathar, the dungeon master, conversing with the Captain.
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Kravis
Level 45
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Meridea
Aug 27, 2006 6:02:58 GMT -5
Post by Kravis on Aug 27, 2006 6:02:58 GMT -5
Kravis jumps over the rubble. Ducks , dodges anything in his path. Finnaly seeing his destination. Her portals to nest to the annihalated building.
Kravis startsd to look around for anything leading to the masstermind behind this destruction.
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dgurushesh
Level 75
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Meridea
Aug 27, 2006 9:57:16 GMT -5
Post by dgurushesh on Aug 27, 2006 9:57:16 GMT -5
Ishtar asks Rathar,"I wanted to know how many people have escaped from this prison over the last 4 days?"
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Meridea
Aug 27, 2006 10:57:26 GMT -5
Post by Arvind Pillai on Aug 27, 2006 10:57:26 GMT -5
((Ok, a question here.. why would you want to know who has escaped? Isn't it sort of obvious that Crowe is trying to kill you?))
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dgurushesh
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Meridea
Aug 27, 2006 13:21:10 GMT -5
Post by dgurushesh on Aug 27, 2006 13:21:10 GMT -5
((Yes, but with the number of escapees we might be able to figure out how many people he might already have on his side.))
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Meridea
Aug 28, 2006 1:29:31 GMT -5
Post by Arvind Pillai on Aug 28, 2006 1:29:31 GMT -5
"Three escaped yesterday, all Meridean." replies Rathar. "We've sent clean up squads to search for any survivors from the explosion. This was a strategic strike.. most of our weapons were stashed there. Our fighting ability has been considerable reduced. I am almost completely sure that this is Crowe's doing."
The Captain is next to speak. He seems more.. disturbed and less concerned about the explosion.:
"I'm not taking any more chances, I was nearly killed by a trap today."
The Captain lifts his sleeve, revealing a bandage.
"It was an arrow trap. Luckily, it struck me on my upper arm where my armour was strongest."
Suddenly, Ishtar notices how incredibly quick these men were. The explosion had only taken place 20 minutes ago and they were already at work.
"The walls for each jail cell were literally blasted open. It's Crow allright." Rathar says. "Have you seen anything suspicious?"
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Dusk falls as Kravis and other mean search through the rubble. Luckily. not too many men had been hurt. However, many powerful weapons of war had been layed to waste. He tried to sense the evil-doer, but the crafty thing was long gone.
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dgurushesh
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Meridea
Aug 28, 2006 2:37:03 GMT -5
Post by dgurushesh on Aug 28, 2006 2:37:03 GMT -5
Ishtar retells the incident conderning, the boy and the snare, "lets go to the rubble", he says to the captain, "we'll find the others there".
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Meridea
Aug 28, 2006 4:40:12 GMT -5
Post by Arvind Pillai on Aug 28, 2006 4:40:12 GMT -5
Ishtar arrives at the site of the explosion. He sees Kravis trudging through the rubble in the distance.
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dgurushesh
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Meridea
Aug 28, 2006 6:06:56 GMT -5
Post by dgurushesh on Aug 28, 2006 6:06:56 GMT -5
"Kravis, there are three of them excluding crowe himself, more than enough for us, be careful.",With this ishtar walks away to inspect the rubble, using his ability lair of craft, he searches for anything out of its place.
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Meridea
Aug 28, 2006 9:45:39 GMT -5
Post by Arvind Pillai on Aug 28, 2006 9:45:39 GMT -5
Before Ishtar can even move a few steps into the rubble, a throwing-knife sings past his throat. He cocks his head backwards immediately, searching for the thrower. A man dressed in drab clothes zips away into a nearby bar. Clearly, the man was trying to get away from the scene. You remember that knives are the traditional weapon of the Merideans. It is one of the few vestiges of the past that the people retain.
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dgurushesh
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Meridea
Aug 28, 2006 11:39:26 GMT -5
Post by dgurushesh on Aug 28, 2006 11:39:26 GMT -5
Seeing the man, ishtar immediately fires up his speed of anubis and quickly follows the man, spear held in both hands, the rest of his weapons sheathed, to maximize his speed.
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Meridea
Aug 28, 2006 11:55:30 GMT -5
Post by Arvind Pillai on Aug 28, 2006 11:55:30 GMT -5
The scene Ishtar sees is that of a typical bar. Drunken, happy men go on about meaningless matters. Some of them recognised Ishtar, but they were far to drunk to care.
Things present in the room: 1) A Staircase 2) A bar 3) Tables 4) A large menu hung up on the wall
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Kravis
Level 45
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Meridea
Aug 28, 2006 17:53:54 GMT -5
Post by Kravis on Aug 28, 2006 17:53:54 GMT -5
((I am considering that Lifaen runs along with us into the bar))
Kravis ponders for a few seconds as he looks upon Ishtar running towards the bar. With a swish of his hand he opens a portal and enters it. He looks around and see a bar. He was too late to see where the man went and too early to meet Ishtar. He takes a seat near a table and waits for ishtar. Withis a few seconds a man bursts through the door. He smiles and stands .
"Ah. Ishtar. I was to late to find him. Go up the stairs. I will ask the barkeeper for new people who have come in. If he is also not drunk. Frankly , I hate drunks. Stupid freaks who find hapiness in bitter water."
He walks over towards the barkeep and questions him. "Hey , give me a pint."
Kravis digs into his cloak and takes out 10 gold coins.
"This is for the pint and for information , my friend"
Kravis grins and whipers some questions .
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