Curse

Symeon · Jan 11, 2006, 07:46 AM // 07:46

OOC: Sorry I'm a bit lacking of time, I hope I can continue this later!

Symeon · Jan 11, 2006, 08:17 PM // 20:17

As they landed back in Cantha, Kenny Grave at their side, they observed the scene before them.
The sky was a pale purple with lightning visibile everywhere, and the sounds of thunder almost ear-piercing. Around the great orange walls of Kuri-Lenghe were dozens of giant black portals, with wriggling swirls inside them. Armies of Conquerors in their thousands were leaving the portals, and lining up all around the city, parallel to its walls. As well as the roar of thunder, they could hear the low constant screams of these foul things. No clear leader was visible, though the Conquerors ranged in sizes.
It seemed that the armies of adventurers, Canthans and Ghostly Heroes were trying to file through an open gate that the Conquerors had not yet reached. The only defenses of the city were amongst the great ancient guardians that had stayed there, and a few sentries. They would need fighters up on the walls and on the ground inside, to at least stop the Conquerors from streaming in. Some soldiers were already visible making there way out of the towers onto the walls, but there was still a large amount of fighters trying to get through the gate, and the Conquerors were moving closer.
Symeon and his friends watched in anxiety as the Conquerors' line moved ever closer, and the group around the gate was still struggling. It was becoming obvious they would not make it, when...
Suddenly, all the fighters trying to get through the gate dissolved into the air with a green whoosh and a whurring sound. There was then another sound coming from inside the city. Through the gate, some soldiers could still be seen, gathering around the tower door.
Then, the gate, on its own, swung quickly upwards, crashing as it hit the wall, and the chains rattled. There was a locking sound. Then a great cheer from inside, just as the line of Conquerors reached the area opposite the gate.
'Teleportation,' said Jack. 'The great ancient guardians that reside in the city are capable of carrying it out in massive amounts. They are also capable of long distance actions.'
'Ahhh,' said Inf. 'That would explain those things-'
He was interrupted by a huge roar. Something massive had just come out of one of the portals, and gave out a giant flash of blinding purple light. Symeon and his friends turned away, at their position hidden behind a rock on the plain outside Kuri-Lenghe.
'That wasn't good,' said Anna.
'We need to find Eric,' said Symeon firmly. 'Where could he be-'
'Look,' said Xanthos loudly, pointing at the road leading to the main gate. Sure enough, they could see the human body of Eric, or 'Galfen', slumped in the middle of the road.
'Shhh,' whispered Symeon. 'We're not that far away from the enemy.'
'How the hell are we going to get to Eric there without being seen?' asked Inf.
'I think I may have the answer,' said Kenny Grave, raising his wand. In two flashes, they were at Eric's body, then they were back at the rock with Eric laying beside them.
'What is that power?' asked Anna.
'A mere teleportation spell,' replied Kenny. 'Those among the highest and most well-learned of elementalists know such powers, and they were invented here in Cantha.'
'Just like the guardians' powers,' mumbled Jack. 'But they've have them for thousands of years.'
'Yes. But the elemental geniuses eventually discovered the secret of it. It's rumoured that some that specialise in such powers are becoming known as 'Ritualists'.'
'Sounds cool,' said Inf.
Symeon pointed at Eric's body, and everyone nodded.
'Kenny, can you use some power to revive him from whatever state he is in?' Symeon asked.
'Surely,' replied Kenny, and raised his wand, making a pattern in the air and then pointing at the body. In and instant, Eric was up.
'Where am I?' he muttered.
'Galfen, we're with you, and we're in Cantha, beside the great capital city.'
'What? Who's Galfen?'
'You told us to call you that,' said Anna.
'Well, my name's Eric, and I don't remember telling you to call me anything else. Now, what are we doing?'
The others exchanged looks, then Jack said,'Kuri-Lenghe is surrounded by the forces of the Conquerors, as you might be able to see. Our forces have got inside to defend it, but we're not sure what's going to happen next.'
'Who's this?' Eric queried quickly, looking at Kenny.
'This is Kenny Grave. You informed us of him and told us to go to Ascalon to bring him here.'
'What?'
'Eric, was a spirit possessing you? Do you have knowledge of it?' asked Symeon suddenly.
'Yes, before, but I can't remember recently.'
'I think the spirit was in you again, but is gone now,' said Jack.
'Yes,' agreed Symeon. 'Now-'
Inf interrupted. 'Look!' he shouted, pointing over the rock. The portals are gone! And the sky is changing colour!'
They all watched as the sky returned to normal colour. The lightning and thunder went away, and everything seemed okay - except for that the army of Conquerors was still surrounding the city.
'What's going on?' exclaimed Xanthos.
'They must be about to attack,' said Symeon.
But then, there was a huge scream, and they all covered their ears and closed their eyes. When they opened them, the Conquerors had vanished into thin air. They could see and hear all the fighters on the wall cheering and roaring.
'They must be retreating,' said Jack, trying to hide his surprise. 'They must think something bad will happen when they try to take the city.'
'I think they are retreating, yes,' said Symeon. 'But we should be wary. They may be preparing an ambush, or leading us to their main bases where they can fully destroy us.'
'They will not destroy us,' replied Jack. 'We have a large force already, and it will become gigantic once all the other races arrive. Though probably still small compared to the Conquerors' army, I think it will break them.'
The others nodded.
'Then we wait for the other races?' said Kenny, questioningly.
'I guess,' said Inf.
And with that, they made their way out onto the road, heading towards the gate and the great city. They needed some rest.

Symeon · Jan 11, 2006, 08:45 PM // 20:45

sorry for double post, but lag meant this didn't move the thread up or show the last post was 'it'.

hawk3y3 · Jan 12, 2006, 12:23 AM // 00:23

My turn...

Eric thought of one more race to add to the fight. He left the group in a haste, quietly. Eric ran to the other side of the island. He found the Exiles of Cantha.

Guard 1: Open the gate, m'lord is back.
Guard 2: (in an obnoxius voice) Open the gate. *The gate opens*

Eric walked on through to the city. The people stopped what they were doing.

Eric: ...Ummm hi?
Man: M'lord you are back!
Eric: I need to tell you all something first before you start worshipping me.
Guard: Yes, m'lord. What is it?
Eric: I need all the able body men to join in this fight. The Conquerers are back!
*Everyone gasps*
Guard: Wha-Wha-What did you say?
Eric: The Conquerers are back...
*Everyone is in a frenzy of screaming and yelling*
Random Man: WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!
Eric: People, *peope still in a panic* PEOPLE! *Panic still* PEEEEOOOPPPPPLLLLLLLLEEEE! *everyone stops* Do not fear, we have had these invaders before, and we can strike again!
Guard: Come! We need all the able body men to help us!

All the people come and get their equipment. The equipment was all standard attire. After everyone got prepared, they all got in perfect formation and marched toward the Canthan City...

Symeon · Jan 12, 2006, 07:44 AM // 07:44

OOC: Quick post...time's a boundin'.

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The adventurers were now packed into squashed lines in the great courtyard, an aisle running down the middle. The Ghostly Heroes were also everywhere amongst them. The Guardians stood beside the emperor and his bodyguards on the steps of the palace, and the various undead lords stood near the front.

They were gathered to welcome the other races. One by one, the races were arriving outside the city. And, one by one, they were filing through the gate and marching along the road to the courtyard.

First came the families of Tengu, lots of them, who looked much nicer and friendly, wise. Then there were the armies of Stone Summit, with the rider they had seen before clearly at the head. He must have been chosen as the new overall leader. The Summit looked very stern but ready to fight. The Deldrimor Dwarves followed - not many of them, but at least a small army. Then there were the Elonians, giants restored to their normal bodies after being ghosts for thousands of years. And then the Charr came, looking well dressed up and not too beastly, but well-prepared. There were the few skale broods that were organised, some gargoyles and mergoyles, the Shining Blade remnants, a few soldiers from Ascalon and Kryta, minotaur chieftains, and last even a few trolls.

They all squeezed and squashed into the giant courtyard, and the emperor's bodyguard began a long and boring speech about how they were gathered together to fight the Conquerors, drive them out of the world, and...Symeon and the others were already half-asleep standing.

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Eric, I guess you bring your army in as a kind of 'wait up, we've got one more'

hawk3y3 · Jan 14, 2006, 01:41 AM // 01:41

Ok, FROM NOW ON!!!! We will post at out guild website m'kay? you can find it at hic.forumer.com I know it may be advertising but still, that way you guys wont be Chicken Chasers