| Escape from the Ashanti Temple with the Book of Chaos |
| Nighthawk_Ksheyna snatches the book off Delko wincing as it burns her. Quickly she wraps the book in the silk scarf she had grabbed from home. Throws the book back to Delko feeling queasy. Delko_Forden retracts the blade within arm holder and catches the book, tucking it away in one of the many recesses of his robes. Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “That will stop them tracing it ...for a bit .” Delko_Forden says, “I should hope so.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna grins. Says, “OH OH” *hears a noise and grabs Delko's arm Delko_Forden listens Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “They are coming we will have to go the other way.” Delko_Forden whispers "I hear nothing." Nighthawk_Ksheyna races back through the antechamber Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “It’s a whooshing noise. Listen hard. It’s the undead guards Delko_Forden says, “Ohh dreck.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna pulls Delko through a almost hidden door on the other side of the alter and slams the door shut. Delko_Forden follows speedily, “Ok so now what?” Nighthawk_Ksheyna stops and catches her breath, “We need to go up these steps. Unfortunately they lead to the Bandroi’s chambers. If she is in we are dead.....unless you appeal to her, and then only I am dead. Delko_Forden 's eye's light up at the thought of getting some of her belongings Nighthawk_Ksheyna interprets Delko's look, “No we can’t afford you to steal from her. It will get us killed.” Delko_Forden says, “Why not we have already taken the book? What’s a few other trinkets?” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “There is a time and a place and that’s not now. The book is different. If we have this it stops them bringing hell to the world. Those trinkets mean nothing only possible death ....Now come on and keep you hands to yourself.” Delko_Forden starts walking up the stairs Nighthawk_Ksheyna mutters about the rare kleptomaniac Drow then walks silently behind Delko Delko_Forden mutters about keeping in practise for special events Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “If she is in house then we will be dead if she catches you trying to steal her stuff it will be eternal torture. She is not a nice lady.” Delko_Forden says, “What makes you think I'm nice?” Nighthawk_Ksheyna shrugs Delko_Forden says, “I can be just as rough as any other.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “You would not have been exiled if you were completely like your kin.” Delko_Forden listens at the door Nighthawk_Ksheyna turns Delko around to face her, “If you were a Drow like your kin I would be dead as they suffer none of the other elven kin alive.” Delko_Forden says, “True enough. Ok, shall we do this?” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “Yes.” Delko_Forden opens the door and walks boldly into the room Nighthawk_Ksheyna mind speaks the two horses. o O ( Be ready come to the turret window ) Follows Delko quickly Delko_Forden looks around the empty room, “looks like we got lucky, no one around.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna looks around double-checking, “It seems so but I still don’t trust this bitch. I have no doubt we have set off some sort of trap or alarm in here, probably keyed to Gailla. Delko_Forden says, “Undoubtedly.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna looks at Delko and walks to the window opening it, “Did you perchance bring rope?” Delko_Forden says, “Opens up the robes and starts unravelling ropes tied around his waist Nighthawk_Ksheyna whistles to the horses Delko_Forden says, “Always be prepared.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “I left the village and was in a hurry, had to leave my stuff . Didn’t take anything but my horse to Wyldewood and you didn’t give me time to resupply.” Delko_Forden ties the rope to a secure point at the window Delko_Forden says, “You go first.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “Geez thanks.” Hoists herself over the windowsill grabbing tightly onto the rope and slowly climbs down. Reaches the bottom and jumps down and then mounts on of the waiting horses. Delko_Forden watches her go down the rope, then re-enters the room and look squarely at the mirror. Picking up a bauble from a desk I smash it, knowing full well its a viewing mirror. Nighthawk_Ksheyna calmly waits for Delko to follow though she keeps looking round. Hears the smash. Delko_Forden quickly lowers down the rope and mounts up Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “Delko what the hell are you doing?” Delko_Forden says, “Just making her life that much more bothersome. Let’s ride.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “For sure,” moves off at a gallop Delko_Forden keeps pace with Kshey Nighthawk_Ksheyna when they are a few miles from Ashanti, “Delko instead of going back to Wyldewood, lets go to Kantara and wait for the others. I've got a feeling something is going to happen to the others and if we can keep ourselves out of it we maybe able to help them.” Delko_Forden says, “Ok, to Kantara then it is.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna smiles at Delko, “Should we ride all the way or Gate?” Delko_Forden says, “I'd like to be a fly on the wall when she finds her precious book missing.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “I really need to stop and wash this stuff off my face.” Delko_Forden says, “We should gate.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna grins back wolfishly Delko_Forden laughs quietly Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “She burned half the acolytes to death and disintegrated the undead guard last time. I got trapped in there for two days so I pretended I was a Mage there. She was furious Delko_Forden laughs quietly, “You might find a slight problem with washing that stuff off your face. It has a dye that lasts for two days Nighthawk_Ksheyna narrows her eyes at Delko. “It what!!!!!!” Delko_Forden laughs Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “You mean I’m going to look like a Drow for two days?” Delko_Forden says, “Uh huh.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “How the hell are we going to move around Kantara freely? They despise the Drow and if there are two off us then they will think we are a raiding party. It looks like we are just going to have to ride for a couple of days before Gating there.” Delko_Forden says, “Do as most Drow do, hide in shadows and wait for the precise time to strike.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna glares at Delko and swears at him in Elvish. Delko_Forden says, “And you thought us Drow didn't have a sense of humour ?” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “You only laugh if you’ve annoyed someone.” Frowns at Delko Delko_Forden says, “Damn straight.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “You think they would have organised some pursuit?” Looks over her shoulder Delko_Forden says, “If it concerns you THAT much I have some other tones you can apply to look less Drow-like.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “No don’t worry bout it, I don’t trust you. You'd probably make me look like one of the Legendary Sea elves, all green. Delko_Forden says, Yes one would think that, maybe they don’t know what to do because their leader isn’t there to bully them around Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “Perhaps. Surely they aren’t that stupid ...I mean we did leave some hoof prints in the dust of the compound. Closes her eyes and extends her senses outwards and searches the area thoroughly. Delko_Forden says, “Picking up anything?” Nighthawk_Ksheyna nods absently, “Yeah a couple of squirrels are mating” * looks disgusted..........”Ohh and a band of the temple guards are going in the opposite direction following the false doppelgangers of us I made and sent out.” Smiles sweetly at Delko Delko_Forden says, “More information than needed to know about the squirrels.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna grins at Delko which ends up in a yawn, “Gods I am tired.....Do you realise since we gated to the other side of the world our day has been almost 30 hours long. If not a tad longer. I lost track of time in the temple.” Delko_Forden says, “Should we dare rest now with the possibility of them after us? Oh and its been 31 hours.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “I don’t know about you but I can sleep in the saddle. I grew up on a horse.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna smiles at Delko Delko_Forden says, “You rest first then I'll lead the horses along.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “Okay usually I can stay on when I sleep in the saddle but I haven’t ridden any horse but Kraheera in an age.” Closes her eyes and slumps in the saddle, almost instantly asleep. Delko_Forden rummages around in the pouch pulling out some beef jerky to chew upon and continues riding throughout the next 5 hours without tiring. Nighthawk_Ksheyna sleeps for those hours then wakes extraordinarily hungry. Sits up in her saddle and stretches stiff and sore Delko_Forden says, “Ahh awake again are we?” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “Your turn? or would you prefer to find an inn?” Delko_Forden says, “I prefer resting on my back than in the saddle. There is less chance of being stabbed in the back when it is firmly against a bed.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “So in other words you want us to get to Kantara.” Delko_Forden says, “The sooner the better.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “I have enough in me for a small quick gate. You ever been to Kantara?” Delko_Forden says, “Can't say as I have.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “Lucky I have. I know someone to give us a place to stay....Hmm tho he may argue because of you.” Slips off Ironheart. Delko_Forden says, “All jokes aside if you want to look normal again I have a salve you can apply.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna reaches for the energy of the surrounding ley lines and nodes Nighthawk_Ksheyna says absently, concentrating on the power coursing through her, “When we get to Kantara I will use it." Nighthawk_Ksheyna creates a small gate spends a fair bit of energy making it untraceable. Delko_Forden dismounts Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “Lead the horses through” *through gritted teeth* Delko_Forden takes the horses through the gate Nighthawk_Ksheyna steps in after and closes the gate behind here. Staggers against the alleyway wall and closes eyes for a minute. Delko_Forden hands Kshey a sponge and white salve when she looks ready to accept them Nighthawk_Ksheyna smiles and accepts it and begins wiping her face, neck and hands all the while leading them towards a weapons shop. Delko_Forden watches her natural tone appear Nighthawk_Ksheyna once her face is clean she pulls her hood back off her face and steps onto the porch of the weapons shop Delko_Forden follows Nighthawk_Ksheyna turns to Delko, "Tie the horses there and come in quickly. They aren’t kind to Drow here. They have been raided too many times." Steps into the empty shop and looks around. Smiles seeing the place hasn’t changed at all since the last time she was here Delko_Forden ties the horses and follows Kshey into the shop Nighthawk_Ksheyna calls out in the elven language, "Suneagle Old friend it’s me Nighthawk." Smiles as the Moon Elf who saved her life after her first campaign in a mercenary troop as he walks in Suneagle says, “Well what trouble are you in now Ksheyna to come seeking me?” Delko_Forden watches the two greet each other Nighthawk_Ksheyna *grins* You know me too well Suneagle Catches sight of Ksheyna's "friend" Delko_Forden nods at him. Suneagle, “A Drow?” *hisses* “Nice company you’re keeping nowadays Ksheyna. Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “Woah ‘eagle he is a friend. He is exile and you know what that means.” *said sharply* “We came to you for lodging ..We broke into the Ashanti temple again.” Suneagle says, “By the Goddess K’Sheyna are you mad or suicidal? Once was plain stupid. Twice is asking for trouble.” Delko_Forden looks about ready to drop, even for a Drow 36 hours non rest, making a gate then using magic to get a book takes its toll Nighthawk_Ksheyna says, “Yeah that’s why we need you to hide us.” *looks at Delko* “I vouch for him. He is too tired to do anything harmful.” Suneagle says, “Alright Kshey it's a deal. but this is the last time I cover for you. Follow me both of you.” Delko_Forden follows Suneagle Nighthawk_Ksheyna follows Suneagle upstairs to a small attic like room, comfortable and nice but with no windows Suneagle says, “Sleep well Kiddies.” Delko_Forden says, “Will do.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna turns to Delko once Suneagle leaves and grins, “Don’t let him bother you, I suppose once we reach 1000 we will be as grumpy.” Delko_Forden says, “I won't, I'm used to that reaction.” Nighthawk_Ksheyna flops down onto one of the beds in the corner Delko_Forden collapses onto the other bed and falls instantly into a dreamless sleep Nighthawk_Ksheyna curls up and follows suit ************************************************************************************ Continue to the Next Chapter: Gailla Discovers the Theft of the Book of Chaos.. or you may Return to the Library |