Hunt for the Palantíri RPG

[Regin Hardhammer]

Marreth watched with delight as several of the Elves plunged into the icy cold current, their comrades clinging to the lines and attempting to haul them out. Everywhere there was pandemonium. Now, when all seemed in chaos, was the time to go forward: Marreth swiftly lowered his hand to signal the beginning of the attack.

Immediately, Corsair archers showered a cloud of arrows onto the frantic Elves, as Marreth and others of his crew drew out their swords. After a few volleys from the archers, Marreth gave the second signal to his men and charged into battle at the front of a column of his most trusted pirates. The battle for the shoreline had begun.

Marreth rushed toward the Elvish guards who had been set out on the beach as a protection for the searchers. Marreth much preferred sea battles to fighting on land, but he had learned how to use a rapier servicibly during his numerous expeditions. An Elf stood before him, with a sword pointing in Marreth's direction. The Captain stabbed forcefully at his enemy, but the warrior parried the blow and countered with one of his own. Their intense duel continued for several minutes, but Marreth did not relent. Suddenly, the Elf's foot hit a slippery patch of ice, causing him to fall onto the floor and knocking him unconcious.

His men had taken care of several other guards. With his path partially cleared, Marreth ran zealously foward, other Corsairs following on his heels, towards the Elvish forces farther out on the Bay, who had just finished pulling two of their shivering comrades in from the water. Marreth aimed to return victorious to his ship bearing Luindal's head, as an example for any others who dared to oppose the Corsairs.