[center][color=aqua][h1]Alberich[/h1][/color][/center]

[quote=Captain Falric, WoW]"Men, women and children... None were spared the master's wrath. Your death will be no different."[/quote]

[color=silver]Upon hearing such eager desire to help from the small band that had wandered into the village, Beldon watched them with curiosity.[/color] [color=yellow][b]"The gods do exist...[/b][/color] [color=silver]The village elder muttered under his thick bushy beard, surprised that such an experienced band of warriors had been immediately willing to help their poor village.[/color] [color=yellow][b]"We do not have much to give in return in these tiring times, but if you [i]do[/i] intend to help us, I will see that your party is reimbursed in full."[/b][/color] [color=silver]Beldon spoke, alluding to Kathryn's comment about restocking their supplies. Tilting his gaze to the youngster, Beldon nodded to Elvan, allowing him to explain their issue on hand.[/color]

[color=darkblue][b]"A few days ago--a week, almost--our village was attacked in the midst of night. None of us are certain who had assaulted our homes, but after a headcount, we know they had kidnapped two of the girls--Milen and Vithe--who reside in this village."[/b][/color] [color=silver]Elvan explained, who then turned to a far corner of the village, where a hints of a path once existed, yet now only overgrowth remained.[/color] [color=darkblue][b]"Our search parties have found nothing, but I believe that they are being held within the old castle ruins. If you are still willing to help, meet me over there in roughly an hour, and I will escort your group to the ruins."[/b][/color] [color=silver]As the party was thanked for their welcomed help by Beldon, it was clear that Elvan was excited, the young boy shivering in his boots in excitement for his first adventure.[/color]

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[color=silver]Capable of foraging and scavenging due to his experienced survival skills, Alberich had only made sure that his weapons were sharpened and his armor had still been strong enough to take a blow. Kathryn had repeatedly insisted earlier that they needed to restock and replenish their supplies, but the warrior inside Alberich believed there was a fight to come, and carrying extra supplies into a skirmish would only tire them down for their foes to spear or gut him or anyone else in the party. Replenishing supplies would have to wait, unless they were forced to scavenge off the land. It was something Alberich hadn't expected to happen, however, as he was sure their forlay to the castle would be quick and easy.[/color] [color=aqua][i]At best, it is probably bandits. I don't see the Dark Lord's men taking two women and leaving the rest of the village alone,[/i][/color] [color=silver]Alberich thought, pondering away as he awaited the others to arrive.

Soon, Elvan had arrived, now wearing a rather awkward and makeshift set of armor consisting of leather, chain mail, and even bits of wood. Alberich glanced inquisitively at the youngster as he idly gripped a spear, but shrugged his curiosity away as they waited for the rest of the party to arrive.[/color] [color=aqua][i]Odd kid,[/i][/color] [color=silver]Alberich thought as they waited, and wondered if the boy had any experience in combat. The thought of Elvan's possible inexperience had reminded Alberich of the short-lived militia when his village had been assaulted by the Dark Lord's forces. Remembrance of villagers cut down after trying to defend their homes with rusty pitchforks and farming tools soon led to Alberich praying to the gods that Elvan had at least drilled basic maneuvers before their incursion. The thought of an inexperienced youngster's blood on their hands was enough to make the giant of a man shudder.[/color]

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