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Omega_Destroyer · Unread postby **Omega_Destroyer** » 22 Nov 2007, 01:23

Orcus laughs quite heartedly. "That's the spirit. Such bravado for a mortal. Your kind is always so hesitant when it comes to gambling with demons. Very well, If they survive, I'll let you go. But if either of them die, your soul is mine." A scrool materializes in Orcus's right hand and he unravels it, revealing a lengthy demon contract. A quill appears in his left hand. "Sign when you are ready mortal."

Sir William S Titan · Unread postby **Sir William S Titan** » 22 Nov 2007, 02:08

"Haha, Caratra! We got 'em!"

Feeling none of them were worthy opponents, I take nothing as a trophy. Topaz raising her hand makes no difference to me. I don't really pay attention to her, post-battle. However, I had no intentions of advancing, without the group, anyway. I wait for the group, or, at least, a small chunk of the group, to move ahead before I follow.

Vlad976 · Unread postby **Vlad976** » 22 Nov 2007, 02:20

"What the heck were they digging for?" I whisper. "I don't think demons are the type that would be so courteous as to dig their own graves."

Omega_Destroyer · Unread postby **Omega_Destroyer** » 22 Nov 2007, 02:36

"That would be nice for a change" Topaz says as she looks around at the bodies, looking for a still-breathing one. After a few minutes of searching, she pulls a sniveling little imp out of the crowd. "Look what we have here."

The imp screams in defiance. "MASTER WILL EAT YOUR SPLEENS AND MAKE A BONNE-" Topaz covers the wretched creatures mouth.

"I'll be blunt. See my friends over there?" She points to Vlad, Titan, and giants, who look eager to take care of the little monster. "They would like to ask you a few questions. I won't hurt you, but I don't know if they feel like making such promises. Understand?"

The imp stops struggling and nods its head.

"Good" says Topaz. "Now, who has questions?"

Sir William S Titan · Unread postby **Sir William S Titan** » 22 Nov 2007, 02:45

Only question I would have.

"Where is the toughest of you? You all weren't too powerful to take down. Where is your leader?"

Omega_Destroyer · Unread postby **Omega_Destroyer** » 22 Nov 2007, 02:47

The creature looks at the halfing. "Th-the arena. But it doesn't matter. One as tiny as you can't hurt the master."

Vlad976 · Unread postby **Vlad976** » 22 Nov 2007, 02:51

"The master? Who's this master you keep yapping about? And please tell me that's not his actual name."

Omega_Destroyer · Unread postby **Omega_Destroyer** » 22 Nov 2007, 02:56

"M-master Or-Orcus" the creature says with fear in his voice.

"Orcus?" asks Topaz in a worried tone. "The Demon Prince?"

"Yes" replies the imp.

"Stefan! He's in the arena. We've got to go after him!" Topaz says as her grip loosens on the mongrel creature and it quickly flies off. "Leave him! We need to find that arena!"

Vlad976 · Unread postby **Vlad976** » 22 Nov 2007, 03:29

"I guess it's back to work we go. Although maybe we should have gotten some directions."

Ceres · Unread postby **Ceres** » 22 Nov 2007, 03:31

"Yes, Mistress," I follow Miss D.

asandir · Unread postby **asandir** » 23 Nov 2007, 02:09

"Let me just check the particulars if you don't mind Orcus, I don't mind gambling with anyone, but if you will pardon the observation, demons aren't known for their .... veracity."

Omega_Destroyer · Unread postby **Omega_Destroyer** » 26 Nov 2007, 03:57

"Be my guest mortal" says the demon smugly. Thousands upon thousands of legal text await the rogue's eager eyes. Offer, Consideration; everything you'd expect to see in a contract is there for the viewing. Oddly enough, nowhere in the contract is external interference with the arena combatants address. A lawyer may construe such an omission a serious mistake or a shrewd wording. Before stefan realizes what he is doing, the contract is signed and Orcus smiles. "Ah, now that is done. Shall we watch?" He raises his left hand and several demons fill the arena just as the others wander into the thick of it.

"What the heck is this?" asks Topaz as she draws her blade. "JADE!!!" she shouts as she rushes closer to her old friend. She stops within 10 feet. Jade is no longer really alive. She appears to be more of a shade than anything else.

"Nice to see you Onyx. So glad you are alive and well. Nice to know you weren't vaporized" Onyx mutters to his neglected self.

"AH DRAMA!!!" Orcus grins with glee. "LET'S ADD SOME MORE!!!"

Dozens of demons appear in the arena. "It's not looking good for your little friends, rogue."

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Dhalia seems to have grown distant within the span of a few hours. She speaks freely with her other lieutenants, but seems cautious around Ceres. She has started walking by herself, further and further away from her apprentice. Her attitude is unsettling and secretive, as if expecting something terrible.

The march has grown very cold and morale has dimmed. Several of the soldiers grumble to Ceres about the inconvenience of surface travel. Falling snow doesn't seem to help matters.

asandir · Unread postby **asandir** » 26 Nov 2007, 04:03

"an invalidly signed contract does not constitute agreement at all, and outside interference can go two ways, fool!" I will rush to help my friends

Omega_Destroyer · Unread postby **Omega_Destroyer** » 26 Nov 2007, 04:11

"You signed the contract on your own mortal ((OCC: You did. You really, really did.)). Do try to give me a good show won't you?" Orcus says as the crowds start to roar as the battle erupts in the arena.

Onyx tiredly fires off what spells he can while Jade swings at whatever is closest to her. Both warriors are weary and close to death. One Balor, and several Horned Demons, Succubi, and Manes encircle the heroes.

asandir · Unread postby **asandir** » 26 Nov 2007, 04:26

"Huh-uh." I respond, as I engage the rearmost enemies with my magical bow from the edge of the arena

Ceres · Unread postby **Ceres** » 27 Nov 2007, 08:03

"Mistress...", I try to call her to ask what is the next plan but the coldness of the surrounding brought dryness to my throat and took away my voice.

I had sense a big change in her. Expected from a drow matriarch, but the question 'why' stirs my head. That figure that she saw earlier must have disturbed her, since I heard her say something. It was like she was amazed to see that person alive again. But still I have no idea whom she had seen.

"Or maybe it is the other way around, the one I am expecting for a long, long time," I tell myself as I pin my narrowed eyes towards her.

I begin to tremble a bit because of the thoughts that just invaded my mind. I placed my hand inside the pouch where the dagger with Moon's essence sits. I close my eyes and sigh. I stroke the dagger hoping to find some calmness within this chaos but instead, the grumbling of the drows grow louder in my ears bringing me more tension. I loose my control for a short time making me unintentionally push my finger within the dagger's sharp edge eventually cutting it.

I want to scream to ease the pain but I know it would only result embarrassment. I pulled out my hand immediately out of the pouch and clenches it hard to avoid the blood from dropping out. I just expect that the cold weather will turn this wound numb.

"Clumsy...as always," I mutter to myself.

I just chuckle as the pain surges more. It's just a small cut after all.

Sir William S Titan · Unread postby **Sir William S Titan** » 27 Nov 2007, 22:46

"Caratra, Onyx is alive. Onyx is alive!"

This bit of news is the best thing that's happened to me in a while, so I am quite pleased. I take out my axe, and make sure he stays that way. Any demonic being that gets close to him, I will swing my axe at.

Elvin · Unread postby **Elvin** » 28 Nov 2007, 00:37

I too rush after Topaz without pausing to wonder what's going on. Since the halfling has joined us I'll try to compliment my companions' attacks to bring down advancing demons. As for the visage of Onyx and what looks like Jade.. They will not be harmed anymore.

Omega_Destroyer · Unread postby **Omega_Destroyer** » 29 Nov 2007, 00:50

Chaos reigns over the arena as the demons and mortals square off. One of stefan's arrows hits a horned demon square in the eye, dropping the creature like a wet rag. Toapz sqaures off with one of the succubi, trading blows and blood. Jade and Onyx try to catch a breather, but are finding it difficult to avoid confrontation.

"GETTING TIRED?" asks Orcus in a confidant voice. "ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BEAT MY WARRIORS!"

The balor approaches Vlad and Titan. A skull like head, immolated by orange flames glares at them as the monster brings a maul crashing into Vlad, knocking the warrior back into one of the arena walls. Several loud cracks, like broken egg shells, sound from his body. Blood erupts from his mouth as his body slumps to the floor. The attack would have killed most people. Saphire rushes over to stem the bleeding and quickly starts chanting a basic healing spell. "WAKE UP VLAD!!!" she shouts as cure moderate wounds spell washes over his battered body. He's not dead, but he's close to it. The balor just grins as it turns its attention to the halfing.

The manes rush the remaining party members and seem to be targeting Jade.

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Dhalia stops upon noticing Ceres's clenched hand. "Something the matter?" she asks as she approaches the mageling "you look hurt." Several guards follow her as nears.

Before you can hide your hand, she grabs it. Her eyes gaze over the wound, which surges violently upon her gaze. After a few seconds, she looks into Ceres's eyes.

"Looks like that dagger is a bit too sharp for you. I'd hate to see you hurt yourself on it anymore." The guards start to surround you. "I think it's time for someone more capable to hold on to it."

She grabs the mage by her throat with her left hand and snatches away the pouch with her right. The fingers holding your throat begin to clinch.

"YOU DIDN'T ACTUALLY THINK I WOULDN'T FIND OUT DID YOU???!!!" she demands. "I KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN TALKING TO SOMEONE ELSE!!!"

Confusion runs through your mind. You have no idea what she is talking. You've been talkign with Lloth after all or so you thought...

Ceres · Unread postby **Ceres** » 29 Nov 2007, 01:21

I did not try to oppose the mistress' anger, instead I tried to get some air so I could speak to her, "I don't know what are you talking about... Mistress."

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