[b]Love Your Neighbor[/b]
~[@Silver Carrot]~

Your attack was successful! The Hell Knight had his neck sliced before he realized it. But the fight was not over.

The other Hell Knight reacted by pulling out a horn and blowing it. It was clear to you that he just alerted or called his allies wherever they were. You probably do not want to be lingering in that area any longer yet you had a fight on your hands since the Hell Knight was still there and ready to fight. You would need to end this quickly.

The remaining Hell Knight charged forth after putting away the horn. As he approached you, he threw his lance at you which was not hard to evade but he likely expected that as he then unsheathed his sword to enter in a melee fight with you. Locking your swords for a brief moment, you realize that this Hell Knight was no pushover in combat. You will need to attempt something creative to break your opponent's defense.

But whatever it is, you need to do it quickly. You already hear the faint sound of hooves in the distance.

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~[@Eviledd1984]~

[quote=Maria Falena]"Will i be alone if i do take this quest?"[/quote]

"[color=f26522]Y-Yeah. Sorry I can't come with, I have Dwarves to supervise here.[/color]" Bart replied with a sheepish smile. "[color=f26522]If you'd like, you can invite Magnus here but it doesn't look like he wants to travel today.[/color]"

"[color=f26522]I'm sure you can do it, Maria. It doesn't look hard or dangerous. Just do your best, alright?[/color]"

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[b]Laying The Foundations[/b]
~[@The Irish Tree]~

[quote=Magnus Eissenhoef][color=FF5353][b]"S-Sorry about yesterday...and today. No jobs really seem to need me so...I-I'll just stay and watch the dwarves."[/b][/color][/quote]

"[color=f26522]Really? I mean sure but don't sell yourself short, Magnus.[/color]" Bart replied. "[color=f26522]Just because your main attribute is strength doesn't mean that that is all there is to you.[/color]"

"[color=f26522]Well, looks like I'll be joining you since I need to be present when this thing happens. I mean, I'm the guild master after all and I figure that it's me that the Dwarves are going to approach if they have any questions regarding what they should do to the building.[/color]" Bart said. "[color=f26522]I've already told the Dwarves what they should do but since you're here, I'd like to know what you think...[/color]"

Bart then explained to you that the left hall of the first hall would be the dining area for the guild. The northern half would be the kitchen would be cooked while the southern half would be where the guild dines. The chairs you brought back made the Dwarves' job a bit easier. Meanwhile, the right hall would be some sort of lounge where the guild members can hang back and just enjoy silence. However, the Dwarves raised the question if the entire hall should just be a lounge. The forge and armory that was in the north area of the first floor was to be repaired as is.

Bart continued that the second floor would be where the guild's quarters were. Currently, Bart had it divided by twelve, six on each side. The rooms were not small but not large either though they could be made roomier if they would be further divided. However, Bart had future guild members in mind when he made that decision.

And that was the general plan. "[color=f26522]So what do you say, Magnus? Do you have any suggestions or any rooms you want to add? The Dwarves said they could if we asked.[/color]"

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[b]Herbal Medicine[/b]
~[@13org] (FYR)~

"Whoa, so like, you're like... protectors of the forest, right? That's awesome." Neil gave a compliment. "But you go crazy when exposed to magic... Well, you won't be sensing any magic from me, I assure you."

You reach Ambran by midday. The town was extravagant, one more boon from becoming a full-fledged city. Wagons hauled cargo to and from the city and lots of stores lined the sides of the streets. It was clear the town was some sort of trading hub. The people were mostly human though there were some who hid in hoods while others simply looked off.

Neil asked for the client and the two of you were pointed to an apothecary away from the streets, away from where all the people were. While it was not hidden, the medicinal store was definitely not within the way of a passerby. But you were there for the quest and with a knock, Neil entered the establishment with you following close behind. "Hello?"

"[color=00a99d]Ah, welcome![/color]" A friendly voice greeted you. "[color=00a99d]May I help you?[/color]"

Neil answered. "Oh, we're from the guild. We're here to help a Mister Darren?"

"[color=00a99d]Oh. Oh![/color]" A man appeared. Middle-aged yet cheerful as a child. Bespectacled and wearing the robes of a humble alchemist. "[color=00a99d]Darren would be me and I've concocted a carriage straight to heaven![/color]" He exclaimed.

"[color=00a99d]...That the Alchemist Guild made illegal![/color]" He added as he produced an incense burner. "[color=00a99d]This is what I'm talking about.[/color]" He referred to the object or whatever that was inside. "[color=00a99d]It's called 'Huwana'. I make it myself. No paranoia, no weirdness. A ticket to paradise. Its fumes relieves pain and gives a sense of peace which could be great for those camps where all the wounded soldiers go.[/color]"

"[color=00a99d]Here, why don't you just experience it yourself?[/color]" Darren then lit the incense burner and the smoke began to fill the room but the fragrance had yet to enter your nose. "[color=00a99d]Oh, ah, do you have any questions? Like, are you following so far?[/color]"

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[b]Pillager[/b]
~[@13org] (BST)~

[quote=Bast Ragoczy][color=C6DEFF]"The boy was young and foolish, but his words carried a bit of truth in it... Would you mind telling me your reasons for what you did to Boreal Port?"[/color][/quote]

"[color=firebrick]Hmmm... That place is still standing? I'm surprised.[/color]" Araghast remarked before answering. "[color=firebrick]Well, first of all... I am a Warlord! I am supposed to be on a battlefield, slaughtering the enemies of Varjo and bringing glory to King Joshua and dread to his foes! Not wasting away, babysitting a backwater port! So I took what little wealth that place had and left it to the vultures. Seems they missed their mark though.[/color]"

[quote=Bast Ragoczy][color=C6DEFF]...We are both gentlemen, right?"[/color][/quote]

Araghast silently listened to the rest of your words. ""[color=firebrick]...You talk too much.[/color]" The Warlord then turned around and gave one single order. "[color=firebrick]Kill him.[/color]"

The Varjan Warriors in the camp gave one united war cry before charging at you. From where you were standing, it was impossible to measure just how many there were but it felt like a horde had collapsed upon you. But it was not the time to be filled with awe, your life was in danger and it was time to act.

Right now, there was a Varjan Warrior about to swing his two-handed axe at you. The move was predictable but you noticed that two Warriors with swords and shields were coming and will be in range in about a moment.