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Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:10 am Post subject:

The bird men move defensively as Ian leaps up. They are breathing deeply, through their beaks, as far as he can tell, and he hears the shuffling of feathers.

It is so very dark down there and the wind resumes, making Ian's cape float around him. They begin to back away from him, touching the cavern walls with claws, their clawed feet shifting across the rock slowly. They don't seem ready to talk just yet, it seems.
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

Ian is also in a defensive posture as well. "The fact that I didn't ambush you and kill you should tell you something. We can talk, or I can let your bones rot in this cave. Either way. It's up to you."

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject:

After a couple of squawks he can hear the speech of the one crouched changing to accommodate more human sounds, "Alright. Tell us who you are and who you work for, then we will do the same. And don't be vague either..."

Both are remaining in a defensive position.
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

"So we're all going to be honest, eh? Sounds good to me. In this land, I am called Vlad, which is not my true name, but here, you can call me that."

He pauses for a moment, trying to think how to word it. "As for who I work for...the last time I bent the knee, it was to my grandfather. Oberon, the True King of Amber. And you are..."

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject:

They both instinctively take a step back and try to discern Ian' features, but it is much too dark...

"I am Brek and he is Nok. We were soldiers in the service of Lord Horlass. We now serve our captain Sigmer'Lune..." says the one crouching. "We are not deserters," he adds. "Lord Horlass died in battle."

He pauses for an instant then says after a human squawk, "I notice that you omit to reveal your true name.Why? And why are you here?"
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

"Why are you opposed to the Chaosians who occupy Windborne now? I have never heard of your people. Are you from here or elsewhere? As far as why am I here, meaning Windborne? My lady and I needed a place to rest. Her son used to be Lord of Windborne, but when we arrived, we found he was not at home, and the current residents were with us...say, do you know a guy named Feather?"

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:38 am Post subject:

"We are not from here. And we are not opposed to the Lord of Mirrors... Our captain simply wishes to exercise the right for us to take it by force. He is of noble blood, surely you know what it implies, being of the blood yourself."

The other one coughs once or twice and ask, almost croaking, "We do not know a guy named 'Feather'... Would you... help us take the estate of Windborne? The captain could perhaps make it worth your while..."
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

"I tell you what. I'm in a fairly good mood right now, so I'm willing to negotiate. Windborne, and especially the Manor, are the property of Daniel of Amber, my cousin. The only military action I will take will be to restore him to his home. Any invaders will be given the choice of leaving peacefully, or becoming fertilizer. If another home can be found for you, and you prove to be as honorable and friendly as you have been so far, you have my word as a Lord of Amber, who is able to walk between worlds and lead others to them, that I will help your people find a home where there need be no conflict. Can you bring that message to your Captain?"

He thinks about what he tells them next then figures, in for a dime, in for a dollar.

"I am Ian, son of Deirdre of Amber."

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject:

Brek and Nok are quiet for a moment, then Brek says, "Acceptable, Lord Ian. I will convey your message to our captain... He will likely meet you outside this cavern, when you are finished here..." He is hesitant, perhaps realizing that Ian might be lying to let them drop their guard.
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

Ian thinks this might be a bad move, or it might be a great move. Either way. He sheathes Hollowshade and offers his hand in friendship to his new hopefully allies.

"There. You have my trust. My weapon is put away."

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject:

He hears them fumble to get their weapons sheathed, one at a time, then Ian feels a hand with sharp claws squeezing his hand in friendship.

"We will be on our way then, Lord Ian." They make their way around him towards the exit.

[OOC: interrupt the action if you want to have Ian try something while they're doing something. Just let me know.]
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

"Brek, Nok. Thank you."

After they leave, Ian starts to shake uncontrollably. He recalls having it happen one time when he was going to kill a King in Shadow for Oberon and moments before Ian fired the crossbow Oberon Trumped him and called it off. He shook then and when researching it found out that it was an excess of adrenaline, unused. Ian laughed nervously. If this kept up, he would be a diplomat one day, not just a ruthless killer. Besides, he liked birds.

Calming for a moment, Ian brings the Pattern to mind. Maybe this will help him find Daniel's very popular toy.

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject:

Bringing the Pattern to mind gives him a sense of calmness in itself.

After several moments of concentration, Ian feels a pull further down into the cave. The passage looks deep, but somewhere, down and to the right, something glows faintly.
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Ian · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 521 Location: South Carolina

Keeping the Pattern up for defense, Ian moves quickly but quietly towards the source of the glow. Again, he draws the sword, and advances, ears strained, nerves tense.

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:53 pm Post subject:

After his excited senses warp his notion of time and after Ian has walked straight into what looks to be a convenient, natural passage deep into the pitch black rock, changing grade twice and turning slightly to the right, Ian finds a large door of iron to his left.
It is locked and opens outward, and he can feel the faint power of the Pattern beyond it. The key is hanging on the opposite wall. The cavern passage itself continues further into the rocky mountain.
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