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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: Three Men and a Trader!
Erihsehc started the journey at a steady pace not wanting to use up too much energy in case he needed his mount to make a sudden charge or escape. He felt that the weather was not too his advantage either. As the morning wore on the clouds evaporated to make way for a sunny blue sky and a sweltering temperature, perfect for a good day’s ambush.
The muggers trail that he needed to journey upon was only for about twenty or so miles and although it would only take a few hours it was still enough for an encounter. The trail was well known and was part of a main route between large trading towns. Banked by hilly forests and hidden caves it was an ideal place for the thieves to go about the muggings. It was largely suspected that the thieves’ guild paid off the elite guard of the towns to ensure that the road was not too patrolled and therefore making it a trouble-free place to go about mugging traders, the wealthy, the poor just about anyone. Of course there was another route but this would take a three day trek on a mountainous path that bordered a large goblin clan. Taking that route put you at risk of being robbed and killed where as by talking the trail only the stupid or brave took on the thieves who would otherwise just take your wares and vanish.
Throughout the day, Erihsehc felt as if he was being watched but he put it down to slight paranoia of the area he was in and quickly turned his mind to the task in hand. It had been trouble-free hour on the trail and apart from a trader passing the other way who was wary of Erihsehc despite his best effort of a warm greeting; he was starting to feel at ease in the warm afternoon sunshine. Rounding a bend soon charge the situation as a head Erihsehc spotted three figures in the distance heading his way. Alert knowing that this look like danger he grabbed hold of his warhammer in his left hand and taking the horse reigns with his right. Pausing he watched as the three figures stood in the middle of the road watching his move. Erihsehc could not turn back or go around. Forward was the only option. Giving his horse an encouraging kick Erihsehc began a charge towards the three figures. As he got nearer he could make out that the figures were three human males; two were average sized and one male at least 6’5 in height and burly with it.
Building up speed his horse was appeared ready for the battle ahead. Despite the charge the figures stood there ground. One pulled out a short handed crossbow aimed and fired. Erihsehc was too quick dodging the bolt and readying his warhammer aloft he brought down a crashing blow to one of the smaller men. The blow hit his square on the head sending the men flying and spraying Erihsehc and his horse with blood. His horse bolted sending Erihsehc crashing to the ground. No longer grasping the warhammer he quickly made a grab for his dagger and got too his feet. The man he hit was lying motionless by the side of the road and the other smaller man was by his side. He did not stay, choosing instead to disappear into the woods. This just left Erihsehc and the burly man sizing each other up. His opponent also had a dagger drawn and wanting to say something to try and avoid a fight he knew deep down and by the look on the other man’s face that any words would be ineffective. It was going to be a fight and one to the death.
Posted on 2008-06-05 at 21:22:48.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: Flying Scimitars and a New Day
If it was not for the awareness of blood trickling down the side of his head what happened next could have easily been part of his nightmares. The scimitar started to rise above his head taking Erihsehc by surprise as he was still looking towards the sky when he caught sight of it from the corner of his eye. Trying to follow its path was not straightforward. Though the silvery weapon should have stood out against the black backdrop the swiftness and changeable movement made it impossible to follow and soon it vanished from view all together. Try as he might to find it again it was no use the weapon and his apparent saviour was gone.
All he could do is stand in the still of the night and contemplate who or what aided his plight against the hound. Though his nightmares often offered clues to his quest he had never had visions or sense of anyone looking over his like a guardian angel. It might just have been a one off someone passing and taking pity but why not introduce themselves?
It was too early to make a move and the horse needed rest after its fright. Tending to his wound which was thankfully a flesh wound he tried to get some rest himself. On his guard at first the tiredness soon took over and the remainder of the night went without incident.
At first light and after a feed for both himself and his mount and checking his wound it was time to make haste. With luck his journey onto the muggers trail would go without any conflict otherwise it could be an eventful and disastrous day. Gathering his belongings he mounted his horse and began his journey. It would be an hour or so before he hit the trail and he would have to be on his guard as anything could happen but once he passed this part of the route and would only be a short time to the home of Von Vliess.
Posted on 2008-05-25 at 00:17:59.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: A Lucky Escape
Just as the hound was about to continue its inhuman attack from seemingly out of nowhere another creature flew out of the darkness. Erihsehc caught a glimpse of a silvery object probably a weapon of sort strike the hound firmly. It was enough to knock the hound back and for the time it was no longer interested in him. Whatever or whoever caused the damage was swiftly out of sight. The hound eyes were concentrating on the night’s sky and this was enough to allow Erihsehc to take action himself.
Not able to locate his dagger his crossbow was equipped. With the hound still searching the air Erihsehc took aim and let fire a bolt. It hit the hound squarely on the hind. With another cry and though it was no fatal shot it was enough to convince the hound that this was not a battle to continue with. Mustering whatever energy it had left it dragged its wounded body back into the darkness.
Erihsehc stood in the darkness listening as the hound’s cries faded into the distance. It soon went quiet even his horse had calmed and was at a standstill. It was then he caught sight of a silvery object leaning against the tree trunk. Walking over and as he got nearer he noticed it was a scimitar and the weapon that must have inflicted the hound first wound. He did not pick up instead he looked into the night’s sky wondering what or who had saved him and whether they would return to claim back the weapon.
Posted on 2008-05-22 at 21:27:53.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: An Unexpected Encounter!
With the pleasant weather Erihsehc had made good progress. He started on the maid road where traffic was rife with the arrivals and departures of such a large town. With in hours and taking a side road the meeting of other travellers grew less and less. His horse was, for his age working just fine. It was never going to win a race but it was use to being travelled on and gave him no trouble. It seemed content on the road and every so often they would stop for a break and a refresh.
With the sun making a slow retreat it was time to think about camp for the night. Erihsehc knew the muggers trail that he needed travel on was not too far away and he would prefer to travel it by daylight. Finding a suitable spot close to a brook he allowed his horse to drink and graze while he built a small fire. Taking a days ration he ate and drank, which was welcome. As the sun disappeared the night’s sky was clear with the stars twinkling brightly. Securing his horse to a nearby tree he then settled down himself sitting with his back against the trunk. Thinking about the last few days he was no closer to any answers and felt more distant then ever. Thinking of tomorrow he knew an early start was essential as the sooner he got on and off the muggers trail the better it would be.
It was his horse that awoke him. Instinctively he drew his dagger and searched around. Something spooked his horse again as it tried to escape lifting his front two legs in the air as if trying to beat something off. Still nothing the darkest made it increasingly difficult for Erihsehc and before he could defend himself a creature came flying out of the blackness knocking him clean to the ground and his dagger flying out of his hand. Feeling a trickle of blood down his face he looked up to face the creature that now had him pinned down. It was a yeth hound and with his dagger now out of reach he looked directly into the creature’s eyes and waited for its next move.
Posted on 2008-05-12 at 13:05:03.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: The Horse & Warhammer
Despite being away from Raongreddinn for a considerably time, it did not take Erihsehc long to navigate around the place to pick up the few supplies that he needed for his trip. First stop was to get a horse.
The marketplace was good source of picking up supplies and soon found a horse trader. Studying the horses from a distance, weary of getting involved in chatter with any traders, he soon had an eye on a chestnut coloured horse. It had seen better days but he only needed a horse that would be stronger enough short term and the finer horses would be out of his price range. Giving the horse a closer inspection he made a swift deal with the trader and left the horse where it was ensuring that the trader gave the horse a feed and drink until he got the rest of his supplies. Some food rations, clothing, herbal remedies were readily accessible.
His last trip was to a metal smith. Getting his dagger sharpened, stocking up on crossbow bolts and acquiring a good strong short sword were on his agenda. The first two he had no problem with however he could not find a sword. They were too heavy, too expensive or just plain. About to leave from the corner of his eye he spotted a warhammer. Then something hit his mind, a flashback of sorts. In many of his nightmares he had seen himself using a warhammer. That was not strange for in his dreams the warhammer would certainly be the weapon of choosing. He can not however remember using or having a warhammer. Still for no real reason he went over picked it up and the sense of familiarity once again came over him. It felt so natural and despite the weight did not hinder his movement with it. The metal smith trader looked over at him in a strange manor and when Erihsehc enquired about the warhammer he practically gave it away before ushing Erihsehc out the door. Not going to quibble over his good fortune he gathered himself and made his way back to his horse.
It was now time to begin his journey and like so many one his must do on his own. He reflected on his day especially the meeting in the alleyway with the strange woman half thinking where and what she was up to. He mounted his horse and gave a glance around. Who knows when he might travel back this way. The late afternoon sky was clear so there would still some useful daylight hours left before he would need to camp. Kick starting his horse he began his journey out of Raongreddinn and to the home of Von Vliess, unsure of his what to expect.
Posted on 2008-05-10 at 23:21:26.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: Von Vliess
Erihsehc listened as the woman politely and assuredly spoke that the two had not previously met. Taking her word and having no reason to stop the woman on her travels, he watched as she turned and made her way out of the alleyway. For what ever reason she was there it was really not of his concern and therefore this thoughts turned back to his own quest, that of Lennier.
It was only a short walk away was the home of Lennier Greycloud. The out side had changed little and knocking on the door a few moments later an old woman answered. "I am here to see Lennier?" The old woman spoke that she had not heard of such a person and quickly closed the door. This was not what he expected and the fear of his last lead disappearing made him uneasy. He was about to knock again to question the woman further when a voice from behind him spoke weakly, "I knew a Lennier, once." Erihsehc turned to see a beggar sitting with his back against wall head down and in much need of a good clean and food. Erihsehc took out a piece of bread and his water pouch and walked over to the beggar. Handing the beggar the refreshments he asked what he knew of Lennier. The beggar took a bite out of the beard and after chewing for a while began to talk. He explained how he was the resident beggar of this particular alleyway and how Lennier often looked out for him. He would aid Lennier to gain ingredients for his potions as he had begun to dabble in alchemy. Not that the beggar knew exactly what he was up to but if he got the ingredients Lennier asked then food and drink was always on offer. He then spoke that sometime ago a man only known a Von Vliess came to see Lennier once a week. Sometimes arguments would fair up and Von Vliess would storm out of the house. It was a day after one particular flare up that Lennier then disappeared not to be seen or heard of since. The beggar thought it odd that even the administration had not taken interest in his whereabouts and soon moved someone into his home. The beggar did try his own find out himself he felt that he needed too but no one had answers. The only tad of information came from a fellow beggar who described a creature like none he had seen before came to this particular part of the town and was seen leaving with a large sack. The beggar did not like to put two and two together but he surmised that Lennier had been taken and he would not see him again.
Erihsehc asked if he knew anything more about this Von Vliess, tracking Lennier was not an option but this man might have an idea of who or what took him. The beggar began to rub his head and Erihsehc knew it would take more that bread and water to get anything more out of the beggar. Rummaging in his pocket he pulled out a small silver coin and flicked it to the beggar. With his eyes now wide and jumping up at his new found fortune the beggar fled but not before he told Erihsehc where he could find him.
It would be a two day journey to Von Vliess’s home and it meant going on part of the notorious muggers trail. Still all was not yet lost. Gathering himself Erihsehc knew he needed to make a few supply stops in Raongreddinn before he began on his new quest.
Posted on 2008-05-05 at 10:04:54.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: Who Are You?
It was an overwhelming sense of familiarity that came first followed by the appearance of a woman from the shadows. It fully caught Erihsehc off guard, half expecting a beggar, drunk, assassin maybe but not a creature so exquisite. What, whom and why came to mind. Was she in trouble, hiding from someone, was it worth getting involved or just turn away and ignore the incident.
Without a blink of an eyelid the woman just calmly made polite small talk before making her way past Erihsehc as if it was the most natural thing to do. He could not be sure but on the occasions these sensations have taken over him he was sure that this woman was part of it. What was happening to him recently he could not understand was it another part of his quest to find answers like his nightmares!
"Wait" Erihsehc finally managed to muster. He felt ashamed to ask standing there in his adventurers clothing that had seen better days. He was glad now that the inn he stayed in allowed him the opportunity to clean before he left, still he felt it inappropriate to stop the exquisite woman but putting away his dagger he boldly asked anyway, "Have I seen...have we met before?"
Posted on 2008-04-23 at 18:26:52.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: Come Out Come Out Whoever You Are!!
Advancing down the alleyway, Erihsehc thought back to the last time he met up with Lennier Greycloud. It had been at least several seasons past at his home before Erihsehc set off on the Azaer Campaign. It had been Lennier who recommended to him the adventure and therefore might be a chance that he would know the true identity behind the person who arranged the campaign and possibly why then it had gone disastrously erroneous.
It was a clatter that broken his thought and stopped him dead in his tracks. Though the sun was out and strong the light was unable to penetrate the area Erihsehc heard the noise from. It was particularly dark and so to be sure he slowly drew his dagger from its sheath with his left hand. Though Lennier’s humble abode was not far, this disturbance was enough to make him investigate. Narrowing his eyes and concentrating on the area the clatter came from; there was no obvious large shape that could be recognised. Still caution needed to be maintained as the possibility of a shape shifting or invisible creature entered his mind. With his dagger at the ready Erihsehc moved slowly towards the darkened area ready for whatever was there!
Posted on 2008-04-12 at 09:55:51.
Edited on 2008-04-12 at 09:56:44 by Cheshire Cat
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: A Chance Encounter?
Erihsehc was walking through one of the busy marketplace that soon sprung into life. The merchants and traders would soon be busy enticing people into buying their wares. None of which Erihsehc was interested in but again it was unlikely that in the increasing crowd anyone would be interested in him.
One merchant, a large fellow in brightly coloured clothing and a big cheery smile starts boasting about his goods. Holding up a singular blue coloured gem the merchants brags about how he came about acquiring such a fine item. How and why people bought into these glorified tales baffled Erihsehc. It was not long before an elven woman dressed in purple came from nowhere to purchase the gem and leave just as quick. He continued to keep a wary eye on the goings on around the town while making his way to his meeting place. He noticed the elven woman again in the crowd and a strange feeling came over him. It was a sense of knowing, but what? He did not seem to recognise her. For a moment it caught him off guard his mind going blank and his knees almost buckling. Able to regain control he looked up but the elven woman had gone. Shaking off the incident he carried on towards his destination.
Turning into an alley and having a good look around, he advanced.
Posted on 2008-04-05 at 22:06:36.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: Time to Meet an Old Friend
The Senior Moderator known to Erihsehc did not stay long leaving shortly after his conversation with the bar keeper. Finishing his refreshments, Erihsehc went to his room to rest. A basic room bed, table, chair little else of description but for the small window allowing him to see the stars which he often slept under. It was unlikely that anyone would come for him and he even starting to think whether anyone actually would. This positive thought was rare for a person with a tortured mind. Whether his sleeping mind would give him any rest bite would be another matter. Still he needed to sleep.
His dreams did not trouble him that night; still the thoughts in his mind would have surely sent another man mad. Waking a few hours later, long spells of sleep were rare, he gathered his belongings and made his way out of the inn. It was more comforting to travel around in the shadowy hours with less people on the beaten roads.
If his sources were correct an old friend was around these parts and it was time to meet him whether he wanted to or not.
Posted on 2008-03-29 at 16:53:42.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: The Sea Captain!
Reaching the eastern part of the town the feeling of being watched has since died down. Erihsehc was tired and hungry the only option was to try one of the inns. The very though filled him with dread. Who would be inside? Would anyone recognise him? It was a dangerous move but one that was necessary as sleeping in the open was both dangerous and more likely draw attention from the few Moderator Guards that roamed the streets. Being arrested was not an option.
Looking around he came across one inn that the windows had not been entirely covered in dirt. Walking over he gave a look around inside. Nothing out of the ordinary and from the few people inside none he recognised. He took this as a good sign and therefore made the decision to enter.
Stepping in he gave another glance around for assurances before heading towards the barkeeper. Requesting a single room and refreshments he sat down and thought about his plans. As a patron placed his food and drink on the table the inn door opened. The person who stepped in was a face Erihsehc recognised. He remembered him as a Moderator in the old days but it seemed he had since moved up the ranks. Only really coming across the Moderator once before he was calm, knowing that it was unlikely that he would recognise him. Still Erihsehc had to be careful. One wrong move and it was over.
Posted on 2008-03-24 at 16:00:59.
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Topic: Where are you from?
Subject: Where Else?
Alabama: t_catt11 (Birmingham)
Arizona - Longshadow (Apache Junction)
California Dragon Mistress, Brianna (mile from Disneyland) / Driztts San Diego (just miles away from Sea World), Syanide Shadowalker, Santa Ana, Oko
Florida - Admiral (Tampa) Ruler of the Shadows (Tallahassee, Fort Myers)
Indiana - Longshadow (Lost Wages [Vegas] )
Missouri- JenthLiadon (Columbia)
Michigan: Drakar(St. Joesph)
Nevada Reno; Greygrey, Snake/Wolfy (Lovelock)
New York: Jozan1 ( Fort Plain )
North Carolina. Lyskhala (Originally); Fantasy (Originally. Cherokee County)
Ohio: Eol Fefalas (New Carlisle), Lyskhala (currently Dayton)
Texas: Tann'Talas (San Antonio, Home of the Alamo); Rystefn K'ryll (Houston area), DarkAutumn (Corpus Christi)
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Canada
Alberta - Sibelius Eos Owm (Calgary), SilentOne (Wetaskiwin), Philosopher (Calgary)(Born in Winnipeg), Longshadow (Cold Lake), Purplepseudodragon(Leduc) and her husband to soon join her, Snake, aka Wolfy, Aardvark (Calgary)(also born in Winnipeg)
Manitoba - Vilyamar (Winnipeg)
Nova Scotia - GRUGG (Kinsac)
Ontario - Alacrity & Vanadia (Toronto), Tempest (Brooklin), cdnflirt (30 mins from Windsor and ambassador bridge)
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Overseas
United Kingdom - Ginafae (Edinburgh), Septimus Sandalwood (born in Boston M.A, but grew up and is now living in London), TheRealStGeorge, Cheshire Cat,
Iceland - Skari-dono
The Netherlands - Fantasy & Almerin ('s-Hertogenbosch)
Sweden - Scarab (Jönköping)
Finland - Raven (Oulu)
Australia - Guenhwyvar
Spain - Longshadow (Torrejón)
Posted on 2008-03-22 at 23:09:35.
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Topic: Been Awhile
Subject: Hello....
....it has been a while. I still pop in now and again to see who is about, so was pleased to see your name back.
I had the plesaure of being in one of your games which I throughly enjoyed....the good old days, Ariel, VileRune and the endless posts until our hectic lives took hold and put an end to a great game.
You never know I might be tempted back on a more regular basis 
Posted on 2008-03-22 at 22:47:23.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: A Time to Move...
The stare was broken as Erihsehc sensed another presence. Doing a quick glance around nothing was out of place or more importantly no one was out of place. Still the feeling of being watched was strong and his thought went back to the woman. His eyes searched the place where she stood but she was no longer there. Tracking such a person his skills could probably achieve but that was not his mission. The fight had died down as local law enforcements broke up and carted off the perpetrators.
It was now time to move. Convinced that the watchers would no longer be interested in him, Erihsehc stepped out of the comfort of the shadow with his half closed eyes meeting the strong sunshine. Cautiously moving east of the town he could not shake of the feeling of being watched. It was not the watchers, he would know. No this was something or someone else, strange yet possibly friendly. Still time was vital now if he was to ever going to be except back into society. He was sure the Cat was still ruler of this place so would have to be careful but maybe this part of town was untroubled by him and his army of followers. So it was time to track down old friends to see if any survive the onslaught of the fateful day five seasons ago. Some of the names came to his mind, VileRune, Ariel, others he had forgotten but there faces were there in his mind, torturing his soul. He needed to know what happen and to do this he needed to track some of these people down if they were alive. He also needed to remember his own name, a long forgotten and unspoken name.
So it was east he went to seek and find.
Posted on 2008-03-21 at 12:27:21.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: Leave troubles to those who care!!
Erihsehc concentration was broken by a scuffle that broke out close by and automatically drew back into the shadows so not to be noticed. These incidences he could well do with out, figthing would only draw others and he had to be careful as there was no telling who would be about.
As he glanced around to see whom and what was being drawn to the confrontation his eyes meet a woman's. She was staring right at him and did not even flicker an eyelid when his meet hers. Even though he was in the dark her eyes were fixed on him as if she was a predator and he was the prey. She looked wild in appearance and like him seem to have little care for the fight or for any interaction with those nearby.
For the first time in a very long time, Erihsehc felt that he was not totally alone. Somebody or something had now noticed him, the question was now what to do or more importantly what action was this woman going to take?
Posted on 2008-02-24 at 11:54:02.
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Topic: Welcome or Not!
Subject: Welcome or Not!
The wilderness had not been kind to Erihsehc having once thought that the walkabout would calm and sooth his tormented mind. The demons had far from gone and the anger of man raged fiercely in his dark twisted world. Still he believed going back to a place, a place that once made him feel at ease might, just might be the key to end his pitiful turmoil.
It had been over 18 months maybe longer since he made any contact with the world. He had come across strangers in the strange lands but he neither knew nor cared whether these people were real or just a figment of his confused mind. He rarely spoke to anyone and when he did only his own voice would reply. How he survived in the lands is still a mystery as his inner being liked too play games yet they were not entertaining. But he was here now, observing from a distance wondering if he should make a move.
When he first visited this place acquaintances were plentiful and pleasurable. Though he stayed away from the watchers others took him and gave him a worthwhile part to play. For a long period this was how it continued until eventually his mind got the better and the evil began slowly seeping through his honourable self. He began to change for the worse; he even began to defy the watchers going far as challenging the chief watcher, a fellow Cat, and others of the highest order. Though some saw pity others vied for blood. Knowing that the evil was wrenching the goodness from his heart, Erihsehc began to struggle with the day to day and slowly but surely began to fade away from the light, preferring the safeness of the dark. Every so often he would appear trying to make amends and though he was given a duty in one of the highest orders it was short lived and futile. It was then he knew that he needed to leave the place and not knowing if he would ever return.
Yet here he was back and the place had seen changes. As he observed he noticed that the place was not as busy as he once knew it. The old guard and watchers were still visible and there were some new faces but his closest acquaintances had gone, he was probably now a forgotten memory of days gone by. Still he stood by looking in, half in the shadow, half in the sunlight a tortured man wondering about his next step.
Posted on 2006-09-29 at 07:15:29.
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