Destiny's Call (The Avatar Series), page 11
“And where the hell are all the mages for the consortium? Find them and tell them anytime they wanted to join in would be nice we need them now!” The king spouted and runner took off.
“I can’t vouch for the other mages but we’re here to help.” The mage named Tessa offered.
“Good, go to the south gate and help to hold it.” The king ordered and the two mages and their other girl friend left in a hurry.
“Sir I’d like to help too.” Rein told him and he looked Rein over.
“Ride to the mages tower on the east side of the palace and help them to get into the fight.” The king ordered and Rein mounted Lucky and rode out.
Rein was careful not to run down any people as he rode out. The streets were full and it looked as if the civilians were headed for the palace and other forts in town. And the soldiers were all over the city. He could see the Mages Consortium tower and columns of thick black smOke was emanating from it. Rein wondered who would dare attack a mage tower. Rein could hear fighting ahead and could see the backs of the city guard as he approached. He coaxed Lucky to run faster and entered the combat with a couple dozen dark elves. His blade introduced him to the enemy as he lopped off a female dark elves head. The rest of the dark elves grew angry and spat unknown words at him as they closed to attack. Rein saw it like this she shouldn’t have been up front but the dark elves were enraged.
Rein dismounted and joined the melee as the dark elves tried for his head. He must’ve killed their leader with this much rage directed at him. Rein blocked and dodged their attacks as they threw themselves at him. They were all master swordsmen and he was hard pressed. The swords came from all angles and directions and Rein stopped them all from killing him although he was take minor cuts here and there. He worked his sword harder and there was a pile of dark elves starting to form under him as the melee continued. His blade began singing. It was his master’s old blade and he hadn’t had it long enough to know what that meant he didn’t even know it was magical until now. His motions seemed easier and the sword seemed to be weightless and he was far quicker. The sword seemed to take on a life of its own obeying his motions like he and the sword were dancing to that enchanting music. The battle ended and the music faded away and the city guards looked at him with awe and reverence. Rein remounted Lucky and continued to the tower. He looked back to get an idea of how many dark elves he had killed and estimated at least fifteen!
Rein made it to the tower and dismounted the tower door was broken down and Rein could hear fighting going on inside. He ran into the main hall to find it filled with dead bodies. Some burned, some dismembered, some decapitated, some part of the walls and some looking like they had no injuries. Rein found those to be the most haunting the ones who still could pass for the living but were dead.
Rein started up the stairs. He had to get the rest of the mages into this fight in the city and out of the tower.
***
Gandaxx arrived in Lightbringer he made a pass and lit up the humanoids at the south side decimating their ranks. He then turned to go back and a rope wrapped around his neck. It choked him for a second. He looked down the rope to a man in black armor who was now climbing the rope to him. The man looked familiar but Gandaxx couldn’t put a name with a face. All humans looked alike. The man was climbing with ease and there was something else about this guy. Once he was closer he used the rope to swing up on top of Gandaxx. He hit him hard in the back and then hit him with his blinding fast sword cutting Gandaxx bad in the right wing and chopping it off! Then he chopped off the left wing and Gandaxx crashed to the ground and ate some dirt. Gandaxx lay there for a moment mourning his wings. Then rage took over and he breathed fire onto the evil son of a goat! The fire seemed to cover him but not touch him. Gandaxx turned and hit the man with his tail as hard as he could and the man flew through the air and into the nearby forest. His body his several trees and Gandaxx watched the trees fall in a line. Satisfied he turned back to his wing nubs. He let out a whine and started looking for the pieces. Maybe he could still be healed. He found one as the man who hurt him exited the forest still alive! He rushed the man and grabbed him up in his teeth and started chewing. The man yelled out in pain and managed to stab him in the eye. Gandaxx roared in pain and spit the man out. The man hit the ground hard and Gandaxx was on top of him with his right claws digging in and trying to kill this man. The man made a looping swing and cut off Gandaxx’s fore claw! The whole thing! Blood flowed out of the huge gold dragon as the man rose to his feet. The only damage Gandaxx could make out was on his armor. Gandaxx tried to get back up but he was just stumbling back.
“Who are you?” Gandaxx asked as the man closed in on him.
“I’m your death. I’m Lord Tolin Oradell and the pleasures all mine. I smell elven bitches on you where are they?” Tolin asked as he walked right up to Gandaxx’s right eye his good eye!
“Where are they? At your lair? Answer me!” Tolin demanded putting out Gandaxx’s right eye. The dragon screamed and thrashed throwing fire in all directions.
“Tell me!” Tolin yelled cutting Gandaxx in several other places.
“I’ll never tell you anything. I’m happy that I die taking that information with me and denying you.” Gandaxx yelled as Tolin cut and cut. Gandaxx welcomed his death when it finally came. He would never had lived long without flight anyway he would’ve just suffered away.
“Someday you will know this pain Tolin. Someday you will meet your match.” Gandaxx told Tolin and then he died.
***
“Where did all these gnolls come from?” Marshal asked as he cut down the next one in line. Marshal and Trevor stood at the top of the stairs of the nail holding off an army of gnolls.
“I don't know but I'm glad they were sent.” Trevor told the Marshal and the two laughed as they did their work. The gnolls were making a laughing noise too but they weren't having any fun. Gnolls were half man half hyena and all nasty. Marshal cut down another and swore he heard music from below.
“Ok lets crank it up.” Regina said in the background as Trevor and Marshal killed several more gnolls. The singing was getting louder and the gnolls were making more noise further down the stairs. The gnolls were crying out something in their native tongue but Marshal couldn't make it out. It sounded like 'Death-song.' Marshal pushed harder into the line and started getting serious. Trevor saw Marshal dig in and push the gnolls down and he joined in. Then they saw it just behind the gnolls rear lines a large man in black gilded armor. The armored man cut a path through the gnolls to make a plainsmen proud and Marshal and the man met in the middle. Above Marshal heard an outpouring of steam and some cursing. The two were still working on the light source it seemed.
“Who are you?” Marshal asked the armored man as the singing died down. The armored man put away his sword and took off his helmet. The man had straight long black hair and a chiseled face. He had olive colored skin which made him from around Zury. Marshal waited for the knight to make his adjustments. It must be hard wearing all that metal.
“I'm Rein Vasalori Cavalier of Zury. Where are the mages?” Rein asked and Marshal blinked.
“No mages here, Sir Rein. It’s just us commoners. I'm Marshal and this is Trevor.” Marshal introduced himself and Trevor bowed.
“This isn't the mages tower?” Rein asked and Marshal chuckled.
“No sir this is Rurik's nail. Why don't you come up and meet the others we'll have need of your sword soon enough.” Marshal invited and Rein nodded.
“Alright.” Rein said and the three climbed the
stairs to the sound of banging above.
“What are you doing?” Rein asked and Marshal smiled and winked.
“We're turning up the light.” Marshal told Rein who looked confused.
“Turning up the light? OH you mean the light at the top of this tower. Can it be done?” Rein asked catching on quickly.
“Aye and we have just the gnome to do it.” Marshal told Rein.
***
Wensum watched as two red mages arrived and climbed up into the battlements. They were beautiful almost unearthly in their beauty. They surveyed the battle field and then there was a stillness in the air. Voices and the noises of battle seemed to subside as they started speaking their enchantments. The area around them got cold and then there was a small ball of flame hovering above one of the mages' hands. Then before Wensum could blink the small fireball flew out and into the enemies mid-ranks. It struck an Orc in the helmet and exploded! Orc bodies that didn't burn to ash immediately were thrown into their brothers as flaming death. Only a blackened hole remained where the fireball struck. Then the second mage attacked with her fireball destroying the enemy front lines and the ram they were using on the gate. The enemy shouted and signaled orders and the siege towers moved forward by huge ogres. They pushed and pulled and the mages looked to the towers and began casting again. When they got to the end of their spells nothing happened. Both looked around in fear they looked to a group of ogre mages just as fireballs left their hands! The mages jumped off the battlements into the city as the fireballs impacted and exploded! Wensum felt his flesh and bones burn up in that single second. He felt intense pain as he was turned to ash!
***
Tessa jumped off the battlements and began to cast. The ground was coming up quick but this spell was quicker. She let off the last syllable just before she hit the ground and floated down like a feather. Lorena had done the same but poor Bea hit the ground hard and Tessa felt the blow. Bea disappeared sent back to her realm by too much damage. Bea would have to heal up there and Tessa couldn't call her back for a day. Tessa hated being without Bea but she was hurt bad here and needed the time. Lorena was already getting up when Tessa recovered from her summons near death. Tessa was sure she could die here but it always hurt.
Tessa looked up to the battlements and saw the siege towers hit the top! Great hoOks slammed down on the wall locking them into place. Then the doors opened up and Sub-humans were pouring out of them onto the city wall and down the stairs like an army of angry ants!
Lorena grabbed Tessa's hand and dragged her away from the wall as Tessa watched the enemy enter the city! Tessa regained her focus in time to see the city militia charging right towards them! Lorena pulled Tessa into an empty Inn as the two armies clashed right outside. Tessa ran for the stairs and Lorena looked to Tessa and both smiled. They entered the room with a view of the street and hid on either side of the window. Both took out their twin wands. They received them as a reward for their efforts in unlocking the secrets to the great pyramid on the Isle of Illusion.
Tessa started she hung out the window and gave the command word 'Nlarthas!” She aimed for the Ogre mages who blocked their spells on the wall and the wand sent out a ball of lightning! The lightning stuck one of the unfortunate mages and spread out into the crowd! They all fell to the lightning half the mages in the ranks. Tessa pulled herself back in and took cover as arrows hit the wall and flew through the window. Tessa and Lorena waited until the volley stopped and Lorena stuck her head out and gave her command word 'Tlarthas!' and a ball ice shot out of the wand and into the ranks and exploded- throwing shards of ice into the remaining mages and some orcs in the ranks killing them all. Lorena took cover as the arrows chased her inside. Tessa heard the commanders giving orders to search the inn and other buildings on the street for the mages. Tessa knew they had to leave.
“Come on!” Tessa called out to Lorena and they turned to leave the room and heard the entry doors on the first floor crash open! The enemy was inside the Inn!
“Over here.” Lorena said pointing under the bed. Tessa and Lorena slid under and Lorena cast an illusion spell. The creatures came up the stairs and started searching the rooms throwing things and ripping the rooms apart. One entered the room and walked over to the bad and flipped it over into the outside wall. It looked right at the two mages and flinched. Then it turned around and left the room. Tessa wondered what the thing saw as the two got up and made their way to the door. Suddenly before Tessa saw what was coming Lorena was hit from behind by a sap and fell forward. Tessa raised her hand and was struck in the side of the head by the sap and was knocked to the ground. She was seeing stars and was disoriented. She didn't know up from down. Then the sap hit her again and her world went dark.
***
Viss looked down at her prizes they were simply beautiful. She tied them up with her special rope. No escaping that. She looked them over and took everything out of their pockets and pouches and put them in her bag. They were too good a prize to be given to her superiors they were worth gold. Viss loved gold. Tolin was paying gold for these two so he would get them. She wished she had some time to do unspeakable things to these two elves they would learn to love her torment but gold was more important. She called two of the Gnolls searching the Inn. She was an Orc so they would obey her. They came in and she ordered them to pick up the two beauties. They did as they were told. She ordered them to follow her and they did. She led them out the back of the Inn and down the road. Tolin was at another Inn close by coordinating the attacks. He and his men had betrayed their kind for whatever reasons humans did anything. Viss only cared about the gold he offered not his plans against his own. The streets were filled with dark elves fighting the city militia and her kind killing whoever they encountered. None of them paid her much mind they were busy killing or dying.
“Aren't we supposed to kill these?” One of the gnolls spoke up and Viss turned quickly on him hissing.
“If you try to kill my prizes I'll pull out your guts with my bare hands!” Viss told him and he Shook with fear.
“I obey.” He told her and she lead them on to the Inn.
Viss was standing in front of the Crooked Oar Inn where Tolin was in no time. The girls were still sleeping it was perfect. A guard at the door stopped her.
“Halt state your business Orc.” The man said drawing his sword. Viss smiled at him.
“I'm here to see your Lord concerning the bounty on these two elves heads.” Viss said showing the man the two mages. He looked close and nodded.
“Go on in Tolin will be pleased.” the man said and he opened the doors for the group. Viss walked in and the gnolls followed. Another man stopped her.
“What's all this?” He asked and Viss smiled at him.
“I'm Viss and I bring your Lord the two elven mages he's been searching for.” Viss said and the man started to say something when a voice called out from the shadows of the common room.
“Let them in.” The man in the shadows called out and Viss and her gnolls walked past the man and into the common room. A large man in shiny armor sat at the very far back table in the common room. The room seemed to get colder as Viss got closer to this man. He had an aura about him and it was menacing.
“Please show me the two.” The man politely ordered. Viss signaled the Gnolls and they dropped the elves maybe a little too hard. Viss signaled them to leave and they nearly ran out of the place in fear. This man did seem to radiate fear if that was possible fear for him.
“Very good Viss. Here is your payment.” Tolin said tossing her a large fat coin pouch. It jingled when he threw it. Viss smiled.
“A pleasure doing business with you.” Viss told her host.
“The pleasure was all mine. You are dismissed.” Tolin politely told her to leave and she understood immediately. Viss left without another word.
Viss didn't get too far when the light above the city intensified nearly blinding her! She knew that she needed to get off the street or she would never get to spend her money! She found an unlocked cellar and promptly hid.
***
Chapter 7
It was surprised by the light so bright but not enough to blind it. Its allies were darkness dwellers and were not so fortunate. It floated through the streets still killing. It needed to get to the light and restore the night. The light wasn't far. It flew through the streets watching the Dark Elves and Sub-humans being slaughtered. He didn't assist them the more dead the better. The master wouldn't care anyway. It arrived at the bottom of the tower and could feel the power coming from the top. It didn't know if it was the light or the ones guarding it. There were dark elves laying all over the entrance helpless. She was among them! It wanted to eat her and gnash her bones to paste. It wanted her dead. It could do it and maybe even the master might not see it happen but It couldn't risk such a thing. It wouldn't act against the master.
It cast a hiding spell and made its way up the tower slowly floating cautious of the one's guarding the light they were the source of the power it felt. It would have to fight very hard to defeat these. It needed to restore the darkness or the battle was lost. It was at the top and floated by the sentries at the door. It floated to the middle of the room. It shot at the light at the top of the machine and shattered it. The machine exploded throwing the two closest to it into the walls! It shimmered back into view and the others drew their weapons and charged at it from all angles but it was not vulnerable to all around attacks it could see them all fine.
***
“Somehow there is daylight during the night.” The fool Anwar told her as they made it to the throne room.
“It's the Nail you fool! Tell Tolin to send troops to the nail!” She shouted at the runner.
“But..” The runner started.
“But what?” Eleanor asked with anger in her eyes.
“Yes mam!” the runner said starting off and leaving the throne room.
“I can’t vouch for the other mages but we’re here to help.” The mage named Tessa offered.
“Good, go to the south gate and help to hold it.” The king ordered and the two mages and their other girl friend left in a hurry.
“Sir I’d like to help too.” Rein told him and he looked Rein over.
“Ride to the mages tower on the east side of the palace and help them to get into the fight.” The king ordered and Rein mounted Lucky and rode out.
Rein was careful not to run down any people as he rode out. The streets were full and it looked as if the civilians were headed for the palace and other forts in town. And the soldiers were all over the city. He could see the Mages Consortium tower and columns of thick black smOke was emanating from it. Rein wondered who would dare attack a mage tower. Rein could hear fighting ahead and could see the backs of the city guard as he approached. He coaxed Lucky to run faster and entered the combat with a couple dozen dark elves. His blade introduced him to the enemy as he lopped off a female dark elves head. The rest of the dark elves grew angry and spat unknown words at him as they closed to attack. Rein saw it like this she shouldn’t have been up front but the dark elves were enraged.
Rein dismounted and joined the melee as the dark elves tried for his head. He must’ve killed their leader with this much rage directed at him. Rein blocked and dodged their attacks as they threw themselves at him. They were all master swordsmen and he was hard pressed. The swords came from all angles and directions and Rein stopped them all from killing him although he was take minor cuts here and there. He worked his sword harder and there was a pile of dark elves starting to form under him as the melee continued. His blade began singing. It was his master’s old blade and he hadn’t had it long enough to know what that meant he didn’t even know it was magical until now. His motions seemed easier and the sword seemed to be weightless and he was far quicker. The sword seemed to take on a life of its own obeying his motions like he and the sword were dancing to that enchanting music. The battle ended and the music faded away and the city guards looked at him with awe and reverence. Rein remounted Lucky and continued to the tower. He looked back to get an idea of how many dark elves he had killed and estimated at least fifteen!
Rein made it to the tower and dismounted the tower door was broken down and Rein could hear fighting going on inside. He ran into the main hall to find it filled with dead bodies. Some burned, some dismembered, some decapitated, some part of the walls and some looking like they had no injuries. Rein found those to be the most haunting the ones who still could pass for the living but were dead.
Rein started up the stairs. He had to get the rest of the mages into this fight in the city and out of the tower.
***
Gandaxx arrived in Lightbringer he made a pass and lit up the humanoids at the south side decimating their ranks. He then turned to go back and a rope wrapped around his neck. It choked him for a second. He looked down the rope to a man in black armor who was now climbing the rope to him. The man looked familiar but Gandaxx couldn’t put a name with a face. All humans looked alike. The man was climbing with ease and there was something else about this guy. Once he was closer he used the rope to swing up on top of Gandaxx. He hit him hard in the back and then hit him with his blinding fast sword cutting Gandaxx bad in the right wing and chopping it off! Then he chopped off the left wing and Gandaxx crashed to the ground and ate some dirt. Gandaxx lay there for a moment mourning his wings. Then rage took over and he breathed fire onto the evil son of a goat! The fire seemed to cover him but not touch him. Gandaxx turned and hit the man with his tail as hard as he could and the man flew through the air and into the nearby forest. His body his several trees and Gandaxx watched the trees fall in a line. Satisfied he turned back to his wing nubs. He let out a whine and started looking for the pieces. Maybe he could still be healed. He found one as the man who hurt him exited the forest still alive! He rushed the man and grabbed him up in his teeth and started chewing. The man yelled out in pain and managed to stab him in the eye. Gandaxx roared in pain and spit the man out. The man hit the ground hard and Gandaxx was on top of him with his right claws digging in and trying to kill this man. The man made a looping swing and cut off Gandaxx’s fore claw! The whole thing! Blood flowed out of the huge gold dragon as the man rose to his feet. The only damage Gandaxx could make out was on his armor. Gandaxx tried to get back up but he was just stumbling back.
“Who are you?” Gandaxx asked as the man closed in on him.
“I’m your death. I’m Lord Tolin Oradell and the pleasures all mine. I smell elven bitches on you where are they?” Tolin asked as he walked right up to Gandaxx’s right eye his good eye!
“Where are they? At your lair? Answer me!” Tolin demanded putting out Gandaxx’s right eye. The dragon screamed and thrashed throwing fire in all directions.
“Tell me!” Tolin yelled cutting Gandaxx in several other places.
“I’ll never tell you anything. I’m happy that I die taking that information with me and denying you.” Gandaxx yelled as Tolin cut and cut. Gandaxx welcomed his death when it finally came. He would never had lived long without flight anyway he would’ve just suffered away.
“Someday you will know this pain Tolin. Someday you will meet your match.” Gandaxx told Tolin and then he died.
***
“Where did all these gnolls come from?” Marshal asked as he cut down the next one in line. Marshal and Trevor stood at the top of the stairs of the nail holding off an army of gnolls.
“I don't know but I'm glad they were sent.” Trevor told the Marshal and the two laughed as they did their work. The gnolls were making a laughing noise too but they weren't having any fun. Gnolls were half man half hyena and all nasty. Marshal cut down another and swore he heard music from below.
“Ok lets crank it up.” Regina said in the background as Trevor and Marshal killed several more gnolls. The singing was getting louder and the gnolls were making more noise further down the stairs. The gnolls were crying out something in their native tongue but Marshal couldn't make it out. It sounded like 'Death-song.' Marshal pushed harder into the line and started getting serious. Trevor saw Marshal dig in and push the gnolls down and he joined in. Then they saw it just behind the gnolls rear lines a large man in black gilded armor. The armored man cut a path through the gnolls to make a plainsmen proud and Marshal and the man met in the middle. Above Marshal heard an outpouring of steam and some cursing. The two were still working on the light source it seemed.
“Who are you?” Marshal asked the armored man as the singing died down. The armored man put away his sword and took off his helmet. The man had straight long black hair and a chiseled face. He had olive colored skin which made him from around Zury. Marshal waited for the knight to make his adjustments. It must be hard wearing all that metal.
“I'm Rein Vasalori Cavalier of Zury. Where are the mages?” Rein asked and Marshal blinked.
“No mages here, Sir Rein. It’s just us commoners. I'm Marshal and this is Trevor.” Marshal introduced himself and Trevor bowed.
“This isn't the mages tower?” Rein asked and Marshal chuckled.
“No sir this is Rurik's nail. Why don't you come up and meet the others we'll have need of your sword soon enough.” Marshal invited and Rein nodded.
“Alright.” Rein said and the three climbed the
stairs to the sound of banging above.
“What are you doing?” Rein asked and Marshal smiled and winked.
“We're turning up the light.” Marshal told Rein who looked confused.
“Turning up the light? OH you mean the light at the top of this tower. Can it be done?” Rein asked catching on quickly.
“Aye and we have just the gnome to do it.” Marshal told Rein.
***
Wensum watched as two red mages arrived and climbed up into the battlements. They were beautiful almost unearthly in their beauty. They surveyed the battle field and then there was a stillness in the air. Voices and the noises of battle seemed to subside as they started speaking their enchantments. The area around them got cold and then there was a small ball of flame hovering above one of the mages' hands. Then before Wensum could blink the small fireball flew out and into the enemies mid-ranks. It struck an Orc in the helmet and exploded! Orc bodies that didn't burn to ash immediately were thrown into their brothers as flaming death. Only a blackened hole remained where the fireball struck. Then the second mage attacked with her fireball destroying the enemy front lines and the ram they were using on the gate. The enemy shouted and signaled orders and the siege towers moved forward by huge ogres. They pushed and pulled and the mages looked to the towers and began casting again. When they got to the end of their spells nothing happened. Both looked around in fear they looked to a group of ogre mages just as fireballs left their hands! The mages jumped off the battlements into the city as the fireballs impacted and exploded! Wensum felt his flesh and bones burn up in that single second. He felt intense pain as he was turned to ash!
***
Tessa jumped off the battlements and began to cast. The ground was coming up quick but this spell was quicker. She let off the last syllable just before she hit the ground and floated down like a feather. Lorena had done the same but poor Bea hit the ground hard and Tessa felt the blow. Bea disappeared sent back to her realm by too much damage. Bea would have to heal up there and Tessa couldn't call her back for a day. Tessa hated being without Bea but she was hurt bad here and needed the time. Lorena was already getting up when Tessa recovered from her summons near death. Tessa was sure she could die here but it always hurt.
Tessa looked up to the battlements and saw the siege towers hit the top! Great hoOks slammed down on the wall locking them into place. Then the doors opened up and Sub-humans were pouring out of them onto the city wall and down the stairs like an army of angry ants!
Lorena grabbed Tessa's hand and dragged her away from the wall as Tessa watched the enemy enter the city! Tessa regained her focus in time to see the city militia charging right towards them! Lorena pulled Tessa into an empty Inn as the two armies clashed right outside. Tessa ran for the stairs and Lorena looked to Tessa and both smiled. They entered the room with a view of the street and hid on either side of the window. Both took out their twin wands. They received them as a reward for their efforts in unlocking the secrets to the great pyramid on the Isle of Illusion.
Tessa started she hung out the window and gave the command word 'Nlarthas!” She aimed for the Ogre mages who blocked their spells on the wall and the wand sent out a ball of lightning! The lightning stuck one of the unfortunate mages and spread out into the crowd! They all fell to the lightning half the mages in the ranks. Tessa pulled herself back in and took cover as arrows hit the wall and flew through the window. Tessa and Lorena waited until the volley stopped and Lorena stuck her head out and gave her command word 'Tlarthas!' and a ball ice shot out of the wand and into the ranks and exploded- throwing shards of ice into the remaining mages and some orcs in the ranks killing them all. Lorena took cover as the arrows chased her inside. Tessa heard the commanders giving orders to search the inn and other buildings on the street for the mages. Tessa knew they had to leave.
“Come on!” Tessa called out to Lorena and they turned to leave the room and heard the entry doors on the first floor crash open! The enemy was inside the Inn!
“Over here.” Lorena said pointing under the bed. Tessa and Lorena slid under and Lorena cast an illusion spell. The creatures came up the stairs and started searching the rooms throwing things and ripping the rooms apart. One entered the room and walked over to the bad and flipped it over into the outside wall. It looked right at the two mages and flinched. Then it turned around and left the room. Tessa wondered what the thing saw as the two got up and made their way to the door. Suddenly before Tessa saw what was coming Lorena was hit from behind by a sap and fell forward. Tessa raised her hand and was struck in the side of the head by the sap and was knocked to the ground. She was seeing stars and was disoriented. She didn't know up from down. Then the sap hit her again and her world went dark.
***
Viss looked down at her prizes they were simply beautiful. She tied them up with her special rope. No escaping that. She looked them over and took everything out of their pockets and pouches and put them in her bag. They were too good a prize to be given to her superiors they were worth gold. Viss loved gold. Tolin was paying gold for these two so he would get them. She wished she had some time to do unspeakable things to these two elves they would learn to love her torment but gold was more important. She called two of the Gnolls searching the Inn. She was an Orc so they would obey her. They came in and she ordered them to pick up the two beauties. They did as they were told. She ordered them to follow her and they did. She led them out the back of the Inn and down the road. Tolin was at another Inn close by coordinating the attacks. He and his men had betrayed their kind for whatever reasons humans did anything. Viss only cared about the gold he offered not his plans against his own. The streets were filled with dark elves fighting the city militia and her kind killing whoever they encountered. None of them paid her much mind they were busy killing or dying.
“Aren't we supposed to kill these?” One of the gnolls spoke up and Viss turned quickly on him hissing.
“If you try to kill my prizes I'll pull out your guts with my bare hands!” Viss told him and he Shook with fear.
“I obey.” He told her and she lead them on to the Inn.
Viss was standing in front of the Crooked Oar Inn where Tolin was in no time. The girls were still sleeping it was perfect. A guard at the door stopped her.
“Halt state your business Orc.” The man said drawing his sword. Viss smiled at him.
“I'm here to see your Lord concerning the bounty on these two elves heads.” Viss said showing the man the two mages. He looked close and nodded.
“Go on in Tolin will be pleased.” the man said and he opened the doors for the group. Viss walked in and the gnolls followed. Another man stopped her.
“What's all this?” He asked and Viss smiled at him.
“I'm Viss and I bring your Lord the two elven mages he's been searching for.” Viss said and the man started to say something when a voice called out from the shadows of the common room.
“Let them in.” The man in the shadows called out and Viss and her gnolls walked past the man and into the common room. A large man in shiny armor sat at the very far back table in the common room. The room seemed to get colder as Viss got closer to this man. He had an aura about him and it was menacing.
“Please show me the two.” The man politely ordered. Viss signaled the Gnolls and they dropped the elves maybe a little too hard. Viss signaled them to leave and they nearly ran out of the place in fear. This man did seem to radiate fear if that was possible fear for him.
“Very good Viss. Here is your payment.” Tolin said tossing her a large fat coin pouch. It jingled when he threw it. Viss smiled.
“A pleasure doing business with you.” Viss told her host.
“The pleasure was all mine. You are dismissed.” Tolin politely told her to leave and she understood immediately. Viss left without another word.
Viss didn't get too far when the light above the city intensified nearly blinding her! She knew that she needed to get off the street or she would never get to spend her money! She found an unlocked cellar and promptly hid.
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Chapter 7
It was surprised by the light so bright but not enough to blind it. Its allies were darkness dwellers and were not so fortunate. It floated through the streets still killing. It needed to get to the light and restore the night. The light wasn't far. It flew through the streets watching the Dark Elves and Sub-humans being slaughtered. He didn't assist them the more dead the better. The master wouldn't care anyway. It arrived at the bottom of the tower and could feel the power coming from the top. It didn't know if it was the light or the ones guarding it. There were dark elves laying all over the entrance helpless. She was among them! It wanted to eat her and gnash her bones to paste. It wanted her dead. It could do it and maybe even the master might not see it happen but It couldn't risk such a thing. It wouldn't act against the master.
It cast a hiding spell and made its way up the tower slowly floating cautious of the one's guarding the light they were the source of the power it felt. It would have to fight very hard to defeat these. It needed to restore the darkness or the battle was lost. It was at the top and floated by the sentries at the door. It floated to the middle of the room. It shot at the light at the top of the machine and shattered it. The machine exploded throwing the two closest to it into the walls! It shimmered back into view and the others drew their weapons and charged at it from all angles but it was not vulnerable to all around attacks it could see them all fine.
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“Somehow there is daylight during the night.” The fool Anwar told her as they made it to the throne room.
“It's the Nail you fool! Tell Tolin to send troops to the nail!” She shouted at the runner.
“But..” The runner started.
“But what?” Eleanor asked with anger in her eyes.
“Yes mam!” the runner said starting off and leaving the throne room.
