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Regin Hardhammer · 08-20-2004, 03:14 PM

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Marreth fixed a steady eye on Jynne, carefully weighing the words the man had spoken. It was true that he had asked for advance scouts to spy on Luindal. Jynne did seem to have a gift for slinking quietly about with no one the wiser for his presence. Yet the Corsair captain did not know the man well and he preferred his advance spies be sailors he absolutely trusted.

Carefully pondering his dilemma, Marreth decided on a course of action, "Jynne, I would welcome your presence in the advance scouts. But you must go under the leadership of Diera and follow all her commands. She is a trusted comrade of mine and has been on many secret missions. You can learn much from her for she has my trust." With that he bade Jynne good bye and retired to his bed for the night.

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The next morning long before dawn had broken, Marreth led a group of about twelve men to a hidden grove that lay less than a quarter of a mile from the cave. He quickly explained what would happen, “Eight of you will stay here while you wait for the signal to go ahead. But I have chosen a few advance scouts who will venture into the cave now to make sure that there is no ambush waiting for us. Jynne and Diera will go as a team. Also Tarn and Nilak."

The two Snowmen looked surprised to hear their names called. "Yes, that's right. I want you two as well," Marreth snapped. "You know the terrain far better than my own men. I will be watching you closely to see how you do. If you desire rich rewards and a measure of my trust, pay close attention to how you act!"

"You four will go ahead and look around. If everything is clear, flash the lantern three times.”

Marreth watched as the two Corsairs and two Snowmen went off to the cave. Then he turned to the rest. “Hook, you're in charge of this group for the moment. When the lantern signal comes, you will all advance. Now remember, only spying. We want to know our enemy so that we can learn how to defeat them. The fighting will come later. Steak out hiding places in the cave and we will wait for the Elves to show up.”

"Meanwhile I have decided to do a little advance spying of my own." With those curt words, Marreth suddenly disappeared. He slipped silently through the woods and lowered himself into the small hole that was the only entrance to the cave. Once inside, he could see it was a very large and dark cave with jagged rocks everywhere and tunnels shooting off from the main hall. Once or twice Marreth tore a piece of his cloak on a jagged rock, but he paid no mind. He was focused on picking a good spying spot. Once he picked one behind a rock just off the main cavern, he crouched down behind it and waited, not making a sound.

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Kitanna's post

Nilak was on the deck of the ship listening to Marreth barking orders at them. Tarn was not standing that far from him. Nilak gave him a quick nod to acknowledge his presence. Standing on his left side was Sernir. The Corsair seemed rather happy this morning. Nilak could only guess why.

“Jynne and Diera will go as a team. Also Tarn and Nilak." Marreth said. Sernir had mentioned Nilak going into the cave, but he didn't think he had been serious.

Nialk looked over at Sernir, who ignored him. This was most likely his idea. Nilak looked over to Tarn next. The other Lossoth seemed just as, if not more annoyed then Nilak. Sernir pulled Nilak close to whisper something to him. "Don't mess this up."

Nilak narrowed his eyes and snarled slightly at Sernir as he followed behind Tarn and the two Corsairs. Nilak did not trust these Corsairs. He figured they were all as loathesome as Sernir. Though he never would have admitted it, Nilak was relieved that Tarn would go into the caves. He was not very friendly with Tarn, but at least he was another Lossoth and not a Corsair.

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Once in the cave the four split up. The Corsairs went together and Tarn went with Nilak. Tarn made sure they had the lantern and the Corsairs. As they moved along Tarn put Nilak first since Nilak did not really have to worry about banging his head.

Every now and again Nilak would turn back and see Tarn ducking or struggling through the sandy cave floor. Beads of sweat were on his brow. Nilak could not understand how anyone could possibly be hot in the cave. He was freezing, even under his many layers of clothes.

Each time Nilak stopped he could hear Tarn draw the air in between his teeth. “I’m just a little out of breath” Nilak did not really believe him. If Tarn was scared, Nilak could understand why. Who knew what dangers lurked in this cave?

Nilak finally came to a little alcove in the cave. He shined the light in to have a better look. Both Lossoths could fit inside, but they would be cramped. Nilak got down on his hands and knees and went into the alcove. "We can hide and watch from here, I think." Tarn came in behind him. In the lantern light the two could see their breaths. "Yes, this is a good spot."

08-20-2004, 03:14 PM	#32
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	Regin Hardhammer's post Marreth fixed a steady eye on Jynne, carefully weighing the words the man had spoken. It was true that he had asked for advance scouts to spy on Luindal. Jynne did seem to have a gift for slinking quietly about with no one the wiser for his presence. Yet the Corsair captain did not know the man well and he preferred his advance spies be sailors he absolutely trusted. Carefully pondering his dilemma, Marreth decided on a course of action, "Jynne, I would welcome your presence in the advance scouts. But you must go under the leadership of Diera and follow all her commands. She is a trusted comrade of mine and has been on many secret missions. You can learn much from her for she has my trust." With that he bade Jynne good bye and retired to his bed for the night. ******* The next morning long before dawn had broken, Marreth led a group of about twelve men to a hidden grove that lay less than a quarter of a mile from the cave. He quickly explained what would happen, “Eight of you will stay here while you wait for the signal to go ahead. But I have chosen a few advance scouts who will venture into the cave now to make sure that there is no ambush waiting for us. Jynne and Diera will go as a team. Also Tarn and Nilak." The two Snowmen looked surprised to hear their names called. "Yes, that's right. I want you two as well," Marreth snapped. "You know the terrain far better than my own men. I will be watching you closely to see how you do. If you desire rich rewards and a measure of my trust, pay close attention to how you act!" "You four will go ahead and look around. If everything is clear, flash the lantern three times.” Marreth watched as the two Corsairs and two Snowmen went off to the cave. Then he turned to the rest. “Hook, you're in charge of this group for the moment. When the lantern signal comes, you will all advance. Now remember, only spying. We want to know our enemy so that we can learn how to defeat them. The fighting will come later. Steak out hiding places in the cave and we will wait for the Elves to show up.” "Meanwhile I have decided to do a little advance spying of my own." With those curt words, Marreth suddenly disappeared. He slipped silently through the woods and lowered himself into the small hole that was the only entrance to the cave. Once inside, he could see it was a very large and dark cave with jagged rocks everywhere and tunnels shooting off from the main hall. Once or twice Marreth tore a piece of his cloak on a jagged rock, but he paid no mind. He was focused on picking a good spying spot. Once he picked one behind a rock just off the main cavern, he crouched down behind it and waited, not making a sound. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitanna's post** Nilak was on the deck of the ship listening to Marreth barking orders at them. Tarn was not standing that far from him. Nilak gave him a quick nod to acknowledge his presence. Standing on his left side was Sernir. The Corsair seemed rather happy this morning. Nilak could only guess why. “Jynne and Diera will go as a team. Also Tarn and Nilak." Marreth said. Sernir had mentioned Nilak going into the cave, but he didn't think he had been serious. Nialk looked over at Sernir, who ignored him. This was most likely his idea. Nilak looked over to Tarn next. The other Lossoth seemed just as, if not more annoyed then Nilak. Sernir pulled Nilak close to whisper something to him. "Don't mess this up." Nilak narrowed his eyes and snarled slightly at Sernir as he followed behind Tarn and the two Corsairs. Nilak did not trust these Corsairs. He figured they were all as loathesome as Sernir. Though he never would have admitted it, Nilak was relieved that Tarn would go into the caves. He was not very friendly with Tarn, but at least he was another Lossoth and not a Corsair. ~~~ Once in the cave the four split up. The Corsairs went together and Tarn went with Nilak. Tarn made sure they had the lantern and the Corsairs. As they moved along Tarn put Nilak first since Nilak did not really have to worry about banging his head. Every now and again Nilak would turn back and see Tarn ducking or struggling through the sandy cave floor. Beads of sweat were on his brow. Nilak could not understand how anyone could possibly be hot in the cave. He was freezing, even under his many layers of clothes. Each time Nilak stopped he could hear Tarn draw the air in between his teeth. “I’m just a little out of breath” Nilak did not really believe him. If Tarn was scared, Nilak could understand why. Who knew what dangers lurked in this cave? Nilak finally came to a little alcove in the cave. He shined the light in to have a better look. Both Lossoths could fit inside, but they would be cramped. Nilak got down on his hands and knees and went into the alcove. "We can hide and watch from here, I think." Tarn came in behind him. In the lantern light the two could see their breaths. "Yes, this is a good spot." Last edited by piosenniel; 08-22-2004 at 09:01 PM.