TheDarkTemplar

The Village of Secrets

A look of surprise came appeared on Nila's face. At first she'd assumed Sarah to belong to a clan but to hear she was a native...it was interesting to say the least. Nila's eyes lit up once she realized this was perfect for her. Not only was Sarah familiar with the town she'd also be able to help her find what she was looking for, plus it wouldn't hurt to see a familiar face around town. "Are you sure? I wouldn't want to be a bother?", she replied to Sarah's offer. It was bad enough that she was offering her a place to stay but on top of that Sarah was not offering her a meal as well. As grateful as she was, Nila hated having to rely on others for help. Growing up with the clan she was always the strong lone wolf yet she enjoyed the company of others all the same.

"Ma ser-", Nila stopped herself, remembering Sarah knew no elvish. "Thank you, Sarah. I'm in your debt", she said before turning to the waiter, "I'll have the same". Nila glanced back at her bow, wondering if it was possible at this hour. The waiter had said that the Sentinels were taking recruits. Nila could only guess the Sentinels were the protectors of this village, perhaps they'd find use for an archer or a scout. There was another option, though it might be more work than its worth. Nila did have skills in leathermaking, she could start up a small business but she'd need to get set up with the proper tools and such. However, all that could wait till tomorrow, tonight was meant for getting to know what she'd call home.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

Take it to PMs you sick bastards lol

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

I leave for the day and a this happens...smh

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

We must wait for whatever it is Zelosse and Snarful are planning.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

XD this phone and it's shitty autocorrect.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

We gotta wait for Karl.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

FOOK

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

Alright so Marco and his trio are in a hallway headed for the central hub chamber. Same with Evelyn's group. Now we wait for Bartuc's group to get going so we can be one big murderous family again.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

The room was cleared of the once dead hybrids and so Evelyn sheathed her sword once more. Before she did though, she looked quickly around the room to check for any more surprises, "Good...now we can continue". Evelyn eyed the notebooks and gestured for Cythlla to collect them quickly as they were moving on. "We need to fine the others. Unfortunately this hive is massive so we'll be here for some time unless we have a map", she said as she looked at the desk and it's neighboring bookshelf. Scanning across the shelves she noticed a paper sticking out ever so slightly from amongst the tomes. Her face lit up when upon inspection she discovered it was a map to all major parts of the hive. Apparently through this room was a hallway which lead to a central hub chamber. From there they could simply check the neighboring tunnels for their comrades before looking for the chamber holding the king and queen kest. "Alright, we have direction let's move out. Remember, keep close to each other and watch the walls carefully", Evelyn said to those with she before heading towards the door.

Upon opening it she found it was less of a kest tunnel and more of a manmade hallway. Speaking softly she said, "The cultists wouldn't waste time carving the architectural style of this hallway. This tunnel was like this before they arrived, possibly before the kest even arrived. This must be an old dwarven settlement. Possibly an outpost, since it's some ways away from Uldgorin". This place was possibly larger than they'd anticipated since dwarves had a tendency to continuously build their structures further and further down and out. It might even be possible that this place was connected to the other ruins by way of the Old Dwarven Roads.

As the group walked through the hall it became more and more clear that this was not simply a large Kest hive. Things were done here which if brought to light could trigger an influx in necromancy related attacks. Scores of footprints led to the room they'd just been in, some colored with blood. Prisoners being led to agonizing death. It was not long after they'd entered the main chamber that the sound of a door slamming alerted the group to another presence. Evelyn hoped it was their friends but was cautious still. There was a chance that the noise was caused by cultists and if so she didn't want to be stuck in another tunnel battle like before.

The Village of Secrets

Hearing the sound of voices nearby, Nila was stirred from her sleep. Raising her head up off the table she groggily looked around for whoever it was that was speaking to her. Her eyes first landed on the waiter, apparently he'd asked her if she wanted anything. "Do you have anything for free? If so I'll take all of it", she said hoping oh so badly that they had something, anything really. Feeling her bow leaning beside her, Nila contemplated the option of hunting tonight. "I could probably find some beavers or badgers, maybe some deer even if I'm lucky", she thought to herself as she looked away from the waiter to notice another elf sitting across from her. Surprised, Nila jumped in her chair before calming down and letting out a slight chuckle. "Aneth ara, falon. You're right to assume I'm new, I arrived earlier today but unfortunately I've nothing to earn lodging here...oh Ir abelas, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Nila, formerly of Clan Valenriel", Nila's face became dejected upon saying those words. She remembered the clan and all she'd left behind. But she also remembered why and what she was to do now, bringing some modicum of happiness back to her.