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Post by Alexia on Feb 8, 2008 15:42:18 GMT -6
OoC: Gah, I just read that Matis would be gone for a week... something he wrote a week ago. Sometimes...
With a great sizzle and one loud pop, a group of warriors was dumped onto the beaches of the Western Isles. Fortunately the only thing in the area able to see them was a very confused island bird, who immediately flew off...
Alexia almost fell of her horse as she appeared. As far as she knew, the plan had been to travel by normal means, not a teleportation. At least this time, Athos had the decency to do so while she was still on her horse. Said horse bucked about for a while, as Alexia reined him in.
She quickly studied the area, looking for traps and seeing who all had also gone to the islands. Matis stood a short distance from her, relatively where he was back in Sacae in relation to her. So at least she had one strong sword to count on. Now, she just had to determine who else was there... and how they would find Durban on an island full of pirates and thieves...
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Dirk Karavalenge
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Post by Dirk Karavalenge on Feb 8, 2008 18:48:02 GMT -6
Dirk was still leaning against Kabold, who startled him by being startled by the teleportation. He quickly got up and looked around. "Hmm, been awhile since I've been here, three years?"
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Raen
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Post by Raen on Feb 9, 2008 13:47:23 GMT -6
'Almost getting hit by arrows, then killed by allies, then teleported and thrown into an island full of pirates.' he thought 'well that seems about right, couldn't expect much less...'
Withdrawing his bow he stood poised and surveyed the area, "We made it, lovely. And just in time for the welcoming comitte" seeing pirates approaching in the distance Raen took aim and stepped towards them.
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Post by Alexia on Feb 9, 2008 15:19:40 GMT -6
Alexia rubbed the bridge of her nose. Pirates already, and they had just arrived. Sighing, she kicked Night Flight, moving forward.
"If you have a bow get behind me. I'll cover as much as I can, chances are the pirates won't make it through my armor. Try to pick them off before they get too close. I'll handle any that make it through."
Orders given, she moved forward, listening to the sounds of pirate cries over the noise of the tide. She doubted the pirates could even hurt, let alone kill her. She would have to try her best to protect the others.
OoC: I'm saying that the pirates are going to be non-promoted units that you guys will be able to kill. Alexia will serve like Marcus, drawing their fire while you all kill them.
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Post by Katara on Feb 9, 2008 16:30:05 GMT -6
Katara was a bit disoriented, but she walked to Alexia. "Let me help too. I'll help draw them to us," she said. She knew that they were in the isles, and that everyone who was not with them was an enemy, and probably working with Durban. She hoped she could get over her nausea and fight the hero...
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Post by Dirk Karavalenge on Feb 9, 2008 18:06:13 GMT -6
"Alright..." Dirk fired two arrows in succession at the bandit in the lead, killing him immediately.
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Saru
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Post by Saru on Feb 10, 2008 14:05:17 GMT -6
Saru was a bit disoriented. 'Didn't expect to get teleported,' he thought. Upon sighting the pirates, he got ready to fight.
After Dirk shot the bandit in the lead, Saru rushed after the bandit heading towards Raen. He managed to catch up and surprise the bandit, his sword piercing through his chest. He then turned and got ready to protect Raen. "Got my back Rae? I'll try to keep 'em off ya." With that, Saru got ready to cut down any who would come near him and Raen.
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Post by Alexia on Feb 10, 2008 14:16:54 GMT -6
These people were behaving like fools! If they continued to act like this than Alexia couldn't take them into battle against someone as strong as a hero. The pirates could have been friendly. It wasn't likely, but there had at least been some possibility before Dirk had just shot them and Saru had charged forward. Now they would have to fight.
"Be careful Saru!" she yelled, trying to move closer. The pirates were coming forward now, and if she didn't move they would overwhelm Saru. The mercenary couldn't be that skilled. She kicked Night Flight, and moved up. A hand axe skidded off her armor as she whirled her horse into position, forming a small barrier between the pirates and her companions. A few of them worked around her, heading for Saru and Raen. Most of them tossed axes her way, and she winced as they clanged off her armor.
One actually managed to nick her cheek, and she wiped the blood trail away with her gauntlet.
OoC: I swear... just shooting random people... great idea guys....
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Raen
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Post by Raen on Feb 11, 2008 8:02:18 GMT -6
There seemed to be roughly twelve pirates left after the initial carnage. 'Well I can't deal with all of them, and since Dirk took out the leader, who knows what they will do?'
Taking notice of one pirate straying from the group on Alexia he loosed an arrow, which went quite low and stuck the pirate in the foot(taking him from battle for a moment anyway).
'Think... think!' he pushed himself angerly, 'if only I had more experience in these situations.' Letting out two more arrows he finally hit some crucial artery on the injured pirate and dispatched him.
"Anyone have an idea of what to do?" he called out now that he was free for a moment.
*Item Found:Flux*
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Post by Dirk Karavalenge on Feb 11, 2008 18:02:03 GMT -6
Dirk decided to help the new guy out. "Hold your bow straight and let your arrow fly on its own. Pull the string to your shoulder and aim with the tip of your arrow. Test the wind and adjust your aim to that. Feel neither remorse nor hesitation and most of all, learn the major areas to hit around the body, the head, heart, and the crotch."
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Post by Katara on Feb 11, 2008 18:57:58 GMT -6
Katara pulled her sword out of the body of a pirate. She turned to Raen and said, "And if they survive and run after you, Alexia or myself will dispatch of them long before they can route you," she assured him before plunging her sword into the chest of another pirate.
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Saru
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Post by Saru on Feb 11, 2008 19:22:10 GMT -6
"And don't forget about me Rae," Saru said as he dodged one pirate's strike only to get a shallow slice on his cheek as another axe went flying by. "I won't let 'em get ya." Saru then rushed the closer pirate and managed to force him on the defensive before tripping him up and running him through. Saru then jumped back avoiding most of another pirate's attack, before locking blades with said pirate.
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Post by Alexia on Feb 11, 2008 21:50:55 GMT -6
Alexia was working hard beating the pirates off. Most of them were dinging her armor, and it felt like she was wearing a bell that kept chiming. Her teeth were grit and she beat them back with her sword, hoping not to hit one of her companions.
"Saru, focus on finishing off the ones that Dirk and Raen wound. You shouldn't have any reason to fear the axes, but be weary of any lances," she hissed as an axe managed to hit Night Flight. Angered, the horse kicked a pirate in the head, sending him sprawling. "Katara, you should be able to cut down most of them easily enough, look for the tougher ones. Tighten up so they have to go through a blade to get to the archers!"
Her wall was working well enough, now if the group would listen to her, they might get away without anyone even getting wounded...
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Post by Raen on Feb 12, 2008 8:05:40 GMT -6
Processing Dirk's advice Raen aimed for the pirate that Saru has locked blades with and pulled back carefully, 'well here goes nothing' the arrow took flight and narrowly missed Saru, taking the pirate in the throat.
"yes!" he exclaimed. 'Now he'll think twice about saying slowpoke... I might just not miss' he chuckled.
Regaining his focus he let off another arrow at a pirate near Alexia, but it went high. 'Curses' he muttered. At this point the pirate took notice of him and tossed an axe. Dropping to a knee (and narrowly avoiding the axe) Raen took measure of the wind, sighted the tip of his arrow for the groin, and pegged the pirate's shin. 'Bah! Well at least I hit him...'
The pirate ranks were thinning and there seemed to be only seven left at the most; The battle, as it was, seemed to be in favor of the party.
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Saru
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Post by Saru on Feb 12, 2008 12:00:53 GMT -6
"Yes ma'am!" Saru promptly replied to Alexia, moving back to form up and pick off those already injured. 'I should probably listen to her more, she knows what she's doing,' he thought. Then with a quick swipe, his sword left a gash in the chest of the pirate distracted by getting hit by Raen's arrow. The pirate dropped to the ground, unconscious or dead, Saru wasn't sure.
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