The 7th of Rua, on a foggy night.
After much rejoicing by the villagers of Tureem, we needed to get supplies. There were a few stores in the town, the dwarf and I went to Turran's Anygoods. Turran was also somewhat of a leader in town, a wise old man, and because we were in service to this town he offered me some discounts. Headed off into the dark caves in search of these monstrous supposed spider creatures (more on that later), I figured some torches and climbing gear were in order. Plus more daggers and a few waterskins never hurt. Being dry is horrible.
We met back up with the windling and the elf (i forget their names, they don't proclaim them as much as I do), we headed off to the northeast where there was a sighting of these monsters. After tracking some human footprints off into the woods, we were ambushed. Well, I should say, some of the others were. No one has a sharper eye and sense for danger than J'aka Mooneye! A spider-like creature leaps out of nowhere, crashing like a meteor into the elf and sinking its fangs into him. Finally, silence. The windling cast some spell upon it, wracking it with pain and I threw a net at it which it could not escape. The dwarf finally moved his feet and got an impressive stab down into it, nearly killing it and I then stabbed it with a dagger to finish it off.
The elf must rest a bit and the dwarf administers a potion to him. The windling says that some horror made these creatures from regular spiders. We carved it open to find a bright crystal, a trophy of our magnificent defeat of this creature. We continued on, sure that there was another out here. We came to a cave, and I could see that it was just inside the dark, trying to plan another ambush. As it is known, J'aka Mooneye has the keenest sense for danger!
The windling did his spell again, it is very effective. Then the dwarf hit it with a hawk hatchet, but it bounced off the crystal carapace. He should leave the throwing to me, for J'aka has the best throwing arm! I threw a net but the creature evaded it actively, a lucky break for it as it then attacked. The elf exchanged blows with it, and I threw a bola which entangled the creature's claws and half of its legs before denting the carapace deeply on both sides. The elf was finally able to finish it off, half-dead as it was.
We carved another fine jewel out of it, and searched the cave. There was the skull of one of my people, who I later discovered was possibly T'kala the Teal (and of the yellow stripes). Not knowing him, it will be hard to perform our rites of storytelling for his funeral. I will carry the skull with me until I find someone that knew him. There was also a crystal dagger that had some of our runes on it, surely an old possession of his. I will carry it forth in his memory. We also found some silver and some identifying trinkets to return to Tureem for those who survived the dead to remember them by.
This new niall decided to head off to Haven, where we will train further. On the road (now the 8th of Rua), we met a troll named Grindel Crystaltusk and an obsidimen named Malachite. I introduced myself as J'aka the Mighty, and they sought to challenge me on my chosen title. Turns out, they are much stronger physically than I, and I am mighty in another fashion, speed and stealth. Perhaps I shall take to calling myself J'aka the Shadow, so that none of the fools of this world will be confused. They were nonetheless an affable sort, and members of the Loyal Order of Delvers. They were kind enough to give us a brief rundown of Haven and its factions.
Upon arriving and seeing the egregious prices of lodging, we were compelled to join the Loyal Order of Delvers ourselves in order to simply have a place to stay. One day I will not be so coinless, but for now this will have to do. Now the true adventure begins, but not before a month or so of training and preparation. I consulted a local Thief of 3rd circle, Ten'adan Sharpclaw, and entered into an agreement with him to train and learn what he could teach. There was also a man named Rukkhan, a human, who offers free melee training to anyone. I will have to take him up on that offer, even though I mostly throw things. Never know when an enemy will be foolish enough to approach me.
After much rejoicing by the villagers of Tureem, we needed to get supplies. There were a few stores in the town, the dwarf and I went to Turran's Anygoods. Turran was also somewhat of a leader in town, a wise old man, and because we were in service to this town he offered me some discounts. Headed off into the dark caves in search of these monstrous supposed spider creatures (more on that later), I figured some torches and climbing gear were in order. Plus more daggers and a few waterskins never hurt. Being dry is horrible.
We met back up with the windling and the elf (i forget their names, they don't proclaim them as much as I do), we headed off to the northeast where there was a sighting of these monsters. After tracking some human footprints off into the woods, we were ambushed. Well, I should say, some of the others were. No one has a sharper eye and sense for danger than J'aka Mooneye! A spider-like creature leaps out of nowhere, crashing like a meteor into the elf and sinking its fangs into him. Finally, silence. The windling cast some spell upon it, wracking it with pain and I threw a net at it which it could not escape. The dwarf finally moved his feet and got an impressive stab down into it, nearly killing it and I then stabbed it with a dagger to finish it off.
The elf must rest a bit and the dwarf administers a potion to him. The windling says that some horror made these creatures from regular spiders. We carved it open to find a bright crystal, a trophy of our magnificent defeat of this creature. We continued on, sure that there was another out here. We came to a cave, and I could see that it was just inside the dark, trying to plan another ambush. As it is known, J'aka Mooneye has the keenest sense for danger!
The windling did his spell again, it is very effective. Then the dwarf hit it with a hawk hatchet, but it bounced off the crystal carapace. He should leave the throwing to me, for J'aka has the best throwing arm! I threw a net but the creature evaded it actively, a lucky break for it as it then attacked. The elf exchanged blows with it, and I threw a bola which entangled the creature's claws and half of its legs before denting the carapace deeply on both sides. The elf was finally able to finish it off, half-dead as it was.
We carved another fine jewel out of it, and searched the cave. There was the skull of one of my people, who I later discovered was possibly T'kala the Teal (and of the yellow stripes). Not knowing him, it will be hard to perform our rites of storytelling for his funeral. I will carry the skull with me until I find someone that knew him. There was also a crystal dagger that had some of our runes on it, surely an old possession of his. I will carry it forth in his memory. We also found some silver and some identifying trinkets to return to Tureem for those who survived the dead to remember them by.
This new niall decided to head off to Haven, where we will train further. On the road (now the 8th of Rua), we met a troll named Grindel Crystaltusk and an obsidimen named Malachite. I introduced myself as J'aka the Mighty, and they sought to challenge me on my chosen title. Turns out, they are much stronger physically than I, and I am mighty in another fashion, speed and stealth. Perhaps I shall take to calling myself J'aka the Shadow, so that none of the fools of this world will be confused. They were nonetheless an affable sort, and members of the Loyal Order of Delvers. They were kind enough to give us a brief rundown of Haven and its factions.
Upon arriving and seeing the egregious prices of lodging, we were compelled to join the Loyal Order of Delvers ourselves in order to simply have a place to stay. One day I will not be so coinless, but for now this will have to do. Now the true adventure begins, but not before a month or so of training and preparation. I consulted a local Thief of 3rd circle, Ten'adan Sharpclaw, and entered into an agreement with him to train and learn what he could teach. There was also a man named Rukkhan, a human, who offers free melee training to anyone. I will have to take him up on that offer, even though I mostly throw things. Never know when an enemy will be foolish enough to approach me.
The 'human' is actually a dwarf, Tharik Frae, Dwarf Weaponsmith of the 3rd circle.
ReplyDelete500 Legend points for the excellent entry. I like that you added the T'skrang knowledge in...niall.
Ten'adan Sharpclaw, 3rd circle ork thief, has a dagger named Sharpclaw. 100 LP for Worldbuilding.
ReplyDeleteNote, that names have meaning in Earthdawn, that Mighty or Shadow could add to your legend (as could constantly changing the moniker...possibly in the positive for a thief).