The Bones of One's Own

[Butorega]

After one good meal and a walk up a mountain, curse Bern and all her high mountains, Butorega and the gang finally made it to the site. The cave itself however came off as a shock for the bandit. He had come across this area on many occasions, but never actually went into it. On Butorega’s back was his spear, which he placed into a sword case designed for a greatsword, and his halberd. Before taking this little adventure Butorega decided it was time to upgrade his weapon.

“So this is the cave”, spoke Butorega as he walked inside. The brigand took extreme care not to step on anything as he walked inside.

[Yunneth]

Yunneth walks along with Butorega and walks calmly along. Soon she is ahead of him and starts blending with the darkness. The only way to know where the shaman was by listening to the sounds of her heeled boots clinking. Soon they approach a room that was dimly lit. Apparently, Yunneth has done some research in the caves but not much. It didn't look fit of scholar like activities. Yunneth picked up one of torches and approached a arch way with carvings and a few skulls. Yunneth stood there a moment while studying the architecture.

[Valin]

Valin looked around the cave with some wonder. To him nothing looked like it was worth noting, but who was to judge, he was a simple farmer who was now little more then glorified fighter. He made sure to walk Albues up instead of flying out of fear of disturbing some lost treasure. "It looks like it Brigand." "I still don't understand. Why not let sleeping spirits be?" Lin said with a bored sigh. She had Shugo with her, It didn't feel right to her to have the boy walk.

[Shugo]

Shugo got off Lin’s horse and thanked her and her steed for the ride. He wanted to see what was inside the ruins. It was still weird to him thought. That Butorega was just strolling with them. Not long ago they were trying to kill each other. Not long ago he killed Bones, and his parents died. The boy had accidently sadden himself again. He was originally not trying to think about it, but staring at the brigand brought back up the memories. The best way to drown out unhappy thoughts was with work so Shugo decided it would be best to just rush into it.

“Excuse me Miss Yunneth”, spoke Shugo as he walked into the cave. “What exactly are we looking for. Anything in particular that you want.?”

[Yunneth]

Yunneth continued to study the walls until everyone caught up. As they walked, Yunneth heard the boy ask what they are looking for. After a moment of thinking, Yunneth turned around and soon her crimson red gaze met the boys. Yunneth kept a serious look on her face and sighs.

"...I thought it was obvious. Perhaps grab a few bones. If we are lucky, we will find some dragon stones. Now...if they have power remains to be seen. But if you guys find a rock that either glows dimly or has carvings, alert me at once or if I am not around hold onto it until you find me. If you run into trouble...shout in bloody murder. Now, if you excuse me, I am ff to find a skull or stone..."

Soon Yunneth leaves the torch for the group while she wanders into the dark. The Shaman is adept in the darkness so with developed night vision, she needed no torch

[Butorega]

Yunneth being creepy again thought Butorega. It kind of reminded him of the first time they meet. She was doing her shadow thing and Butorega was trying to sneak up on the cart. It had been some time since then. Who would have though Yunneth and the old coot Aurek would of ended up as some of his closest friends. The brigand could not help but thing of Bones and Faith afterward, but he immediately shot it down. They died in battle that was good enough for them.

Butorega began to play a little game with himself. He stared into the blackness seeing if he could find Yunneth like he did before. It was hard, but he spotted her a bit. Too long for him though. The bandit then lowered himself to the ground and started to search through the bones. None of them look exciting to him, but he did his part. Hopefully they would come upon something interesting.

[Valin]

Valin climbed down from Albues back. "Hmm. Glowing stone. Sounds simple enough." He readied his lance as he walked. The cave seemed empty but time and experience had tought him that something always hides in the dark. He walked slowly trying to find anything out of place, fossil, stone, or threat. ""If I can ask. How do you two know each other?"

While Valin searched Lin and Albues guarded the entrance.

[Yunneth]

Yunneth was near by digging through rubble. While they looked around for Dragon stones and bones, she was going to see if there were any old tomes that have survived the centuries. As she dug through, Yunneth felt eyes on her. Butorega was trying to see her in the dark. She glared right at him for doing so. She was thinking of using her magic to scare Buto if she could. Maybe create an illusion or use her magic to create whispers. or maybe approach him from behind and drag him into the dark and make it look like a poltergeist was doing it. The latter would be stupid since Yunneth would possibly get axed but it was fun to think about it. When Valin asked how her and Buto met, Yunneth chuckled.

"Arent we the curious ones now? Well...long story short, I saw a brigand right in front of me. If I remember correctly he was following me and old companions I had and...well lets just say nothing has changed."

It was obvious Yunneth wasn't a good story teller. Like herself, her story was vague. She didn't mention a certain place or time. Pretty much that she wanted to kill Buto at first. Knowing her, Yunneth must have threatened to take his bones or boil his flesh or something grotesque like that. Even though it has been months since they first met, the two haven't changed much. This means Buto is stuck telling the story.

[Butorega]

“I guess I will pick up from there”, spoke Butorega. The bandit did not like the fact that Valin was digging into his past, but after Yunneth gave such a vague story he had to fill in the gaps. “Well it was a bit ways back”, spoke Butorega. “I was traveling near the outskirts of Bern and came upon a group of travelers. I decided it would be a good group to hang with since I was being followed and blending in with a group made it a lot easier to hide. During my approach I accidently kicked a rock and Yunneth caught on. We had a short conversation about dark magic and bone jewelry. Then an old man named Aurek came rolling down the side of the mountain. That pretty much ended the dark magic conversation and I ended up traveling with the group.”

Butorega knew he left out a lot of details, but in truth he did not want to give more. Having Sir crimson dig into his past was not a good thing for him.

[Valin]

"Well I guess its only right that I tell you how I know our highly re guarded brigand." Valin knew this wasn't a pleasent topic and he did really know how Butorega would react. "I was in Illia trying to start my life anew. I happened upon a village coming under attack. I fought to save the village but failed. The raid ways lead by a man calling himself Balgoth the destroyer also Know as Butorega. We've been trying to kill each other ever since. If It wasn't for Yashi we still be at each others throats. Itsn't that right Buto?" Valin began to laugh.

Taking another step he tripped over something. Looking at what it was it looked like the top half of Albues's snout but much larger. "Milady Yunneth I think I found something..."

[The Madness]

Oleg let out a sigh, having climbed a long way in the mountains after calculating that it would quicken the travel. He was still carrying his bag of loot, slumping down to rest with a loud sigh. "I'm getting too old for this.." He wiped some sweat from his forehead, looking around as he noticed a cave. "Hm.. Could be a nice cover. I'll need some rest." He nodded to himself, beginning to climb up, arriving to the cave entrance as he then spoke to himself. "Hmm.. Seems good."

[Yunneth]

Yunneth remained silent during Buto's explanation. When she then heard how Valin and Buto, Yunneth gave a grim chuckle as her gaze met the two.

"I guess that explains how you two fight like a married couple. I am not surprised that Buto is raiding villages. Seems like a logical thing for men in his...profession..."

Yunneth continued to search the cave until Valin called her over. Yunneth stepped out of the shadows and approached the knight.

"...What have you found?"

[Butorega]

Ha take that crimson Knight”, spoke Butorega as Yunneth finished talking. “Your attempt to dig into one of my friendships has failed. Also Yunneth please do not compare me and him like that. I find that to be highly insulting.” As Butorega finished speaking Valin found an object. The bandit however was not really interested. Everyone else seemed to move toward the knight. Hearing something outside the cave Butorega walked outside. He turned to his right and saw a man in black arm. The man was armed with a blade. From the look in his eyes and the bag of items on his Butorega immediately saw him as a possible threat.

“Who in the world are you”, spoke Butorega as he pulled his spear off his back. Butorega was not really in a talking mood. He was still pissed off about that loss to Valin and this joker seemed the type to stab you the moment you let your guard down. As Butorega spoke with the man he noticed another group of people coming up from behind him. They were hooded with black robes and looked far more dangerous than the man standing in front of him. “Friends of yours”, spoke Butorega as one of them reached into their robe. They did not even bother to break words with the bandit before they pulled out their tomes.

“Ah Crap”, shouted Butorega as he took off! Just in time as the ancient magic ripped through the earth and consumed the location that he was standing before. “Hay we got Company”, shouted Butorega as he stepped on one of the many bones lying on the ground. Yunneth was the least of his worries right now.

[Valin]

As the magic tore through the stone Valin jumped to his usual tactic, Sprinting to the entrance Valin drew his Iron lance and jumped on to Albues. "Buto Protect the lady and My son! And No EATING!" Valins words made Albues make a hiss that sounded like snickering as the two took to the air. Weaving through black orbs Valin landed a solid blow on the first Shaman, knocking the figure to the ground. Valins looked back in dismay as the robed figure stood up like nothing happened.

Lin had simalure results as she shoot at them with her short bow. One magic orb stuck her in the shoulder and her arm would not move after that.

[The Madness]

Oleg blinked as he turned around, noticing the dark robed ones and hearing Butorega asking if he came ´with them. He grunted, looking around for an opening as he then decided to run for it, not really in the mood or the health to battle. He dashed to the side, pushing one of the mages out of his way as he then slid down the cliff side, landing to the ground as he then ran for a nearby forest.