The Mean Streets

[Knight of Roses]

A sense of dread grips the streets and waterways. Plumes of smoke and scattered fires dots the docklands.

The black ships of the Dominion hang in the sky like a paused fist.

Scattered fighting and cries echo down the streets, defying attempts to locate them.

[Onya]

"Good luck, lass, I fear there is a storm coming," says the Caravan Master.

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<span style="color:#ff6600">"Thank you, Master, for the warning. I feel it too." The sorceress says softly as she heads toward the main street. A chill runs down the Half Elf's spine as the sounds of fear and battle grip her soul. She immediately checks to make sure her ring of protection is activated then she stops as the energy of her gift rages through every fiber of her being. Standing strong she goes on the defensive as the energy starts to flow through her body turning her amber eyes a brilliant gold. She starts to sway like a young oak sapling blowing in the wind of a mighty storm as she reaches in her spell pouch and retrieve a piece of leather. Fondling it with her sword hand the enchantress takes her other hand and moves it down her face and torso. Once she feels the translucent aura engulf her she replaces the leather back in her pouch. She takes her dainty sword hand and pulls her short sword from its sheath as she continues to stay on the defensive. With the regal grace of a cat the predator cautiously moves toward the sounds of carnage

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Action: Checks ringAnd stops

Reaction: Casts Mage Armor [+4 To Ac Duration 4 hours uses Skill Focus Concentration +8 ]

Contingency: Draws sword and move toward battle



{Note to DM AC now 19 if I did this right]

[Knight of Roses]

Action: Checks ring and goes on defensive [using Combat casting Feat and concentration skill adding 9 to AC]

[Note to DM AC now 28 if I did this right][/b]
OOC- No I am afraid not, the Concentration skill allow you to cast spells when threated by an enemy without suffering an Attack of Opportunity (AoO). It does not increase your AC in and of itself. More information on:
Concentration Skill (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/skills/concentration.htm)
AoO (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/attacksOfOpportunity.htm)

If you wish to choose a different feat, go right ahead. I normally do not allow the Combat Casting feat in any case preferring the Skill Focus (Concentration) feat instead.


The city is alternately eerily silent and violently noisy.

Surionya comes around a corner and face to face with a warrior is full, dark armor and a short halberd. His weapon has seen recent use, the axe blade stained with blood and gore.

[Onya]

<div class='quotemain'>Action: Checks ring and goes on defensive [using Combat casting Feat and concentration skill adding 9 to AC]

[Note to DM AC now 28 if I did this right][/b]
OOC- No I am afraid not, the Concentration skill allow you to cast spells when threated by an enemy without suffering an Attack of Opportunity (AoO). It does not increase your AC in and of itself. More information on:
Concentration Skill (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/skills/concentration.htm)
AoO (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/attacksOfOpportunity.htm)

If you wish to choose a different feat, go right ahead. I normally do not allow the Combat Casting feat in any case preferring the Skill Focus (Concentration) feat instead.

OCC: Changed it Thanks.


The city is alternately eerily silent and violently noisy.

Surionya comes around a corner and face to face with a warrior is full, dark armor and a short halberd. His weapon has seen recent use, the axe blade stained with blood and gore.
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[Onya]

<span style="font-family:Times">Surionya comes around a corner and face to face with a warrior is full, dark armor and a short halberd. His weapon has seen recent use, the axe blade stained with blood and gore.
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<span style="color:#ff6600"> Jumping back a littleThe little Half Elf gasps her sword tightly And takes a warriors stance. The enchantress holds her sword up and says in a very meek but alurring voice, "Please mighty warrior do not hurt this poor weak waif of lass." The sorceress' eyes are still gold as a chelshire look comes upon her face.

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[Knight of Roses]

"Girl, we are soldiers of the Dominion. That pigsticker will not even slow us down," he growls from inside his helm. "Now run home before you get hurt."

[Onya]

[Skills not listed in PHB Women’s Wiles +4 Comeliness of the chart] :halo:

[Knight of Roses]

"Karls what are you doing," shout one of the Crossbowmen. "Capture her! Think of what she will be worth on the auction block!"

The one that must be Karls turns back to argue while the other two halberders dash forward in an attempt to cut off the half-elf's route of escape. The three crossbowmen move forward, but only a little, there weapons down.

It is a patrol of six, three with halberds and three with crossbows.

[Onya]

<span style="font-family:Times"> Using Spell Penetration Feat. Trying to use concentration Mage armor still up

[Barrok]

Seeing the half elf in trouble, Tobias' apathy is finally quashed.

Getting into position he lets fly an arrow into one of the crossbowmen's backs, hoping to make a deep wound.


roll 16 +5 = 21

damage 3 (without sneak attack)

Tobias prays silently that the warehouse folk come to help soon

[eric]

Tobias prays silently that the warehouse folk come to help soon[/b]
Sova more for action and decisons than hanging around had gone to the door.

He pokes around the door when he sees Tobias launch an arrow.

Sees it hit a someone in the back and turns ands says to the
compatriots in the warehouse.

"Up on the sails boys, a storms coming."

OOC: is Tobias in the door and how far are the backs of the crossbowmen?

Sova

[Knight of Roses]

The soldiers seem slightly confused by the half-elf's antics. None of them move to directly attack or grab her and her spell goes off at the same time the rearmost of the crossbowmen is shot in the back.

"Hinterhalt!" he shouts. "Defensive positions!"

The halberdiers fall back as the crossbowmen form into a triangle.



Using Spell Penetration Feat. Trying to use concentration Mage armor still up
[/b]
OOC- Do not worry about the spell's duration, I will warn you when it is getting close to running out.

Getting into position he lets fly an arrow into one of the crossbowmen's backs, hoping to make a deep wound.

damage 3 (without sneak attack)[/b]
I will give you Sneak Attack on this as their attention was focused on the sorceress, so +5 damage.

OOC: is Tobias in the door and how far are the backs of the crossbowmen?[/b]
I think Tobias is just outside the door, the nearest is about 20' from Tobias.

[Skurvy]

Alain looks on with a sigh as the battlecry goes up. "Well, it would have been nice to get out of the door before running into a fight."

Despite this, he readies his falchion and moves towards the door that Tobias had disappeared through.

[Move Action, I am presuming getting to the door will cover this round]

[Onya]

The soldiers seem slightly confused by the half-elf's antics. None of them move to directly attack or grab her and her spell goes off at the same time the rearmost of the crossbowmen is shot in the back.

"Hinterhalt!" he shouts. "Defensive positions!"

The halberdiers fall back as the crossbow form into a triangle.



<div class='quotemain'> Using Spell Penetration Feat. Trying to use concentration Mage armor still up </span>
[/b]
OOC- Do not worry about the spell's duration, I will warn you when it is getting close to running out.

<span style="color:#ff6600">OCC: Great DM, was Onya able to get behind Karls or is she beside him. I await your reply before I state Onya's actions. Do we do our own dice rols when we go into battle or do you?

Getting into position he lets fly an arrow into one of the crossbowmen's backs, hoping to make a deep wound.

damage 3 (without sneak attack)[/b]
I will give you Sneak Attack on this as their attention was focused on the sorceress, so +5 damage.

OOC: is Tobias in the door and how far are the backs of the crossbowmen?[/b]
I think Tobias is just outside the door, the nearest is about 20' from Tobias.
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[eric]

I think Tobias is just outside the door, the nearest is about 20' from Tobias.[/b]
"Step left Tow-bye-es-ss."

Sova puts on his shield and draws a normal javelin.

Sova

[Knight of Roses]

OCC: Great DM, was Onya able to get behind Karls or is she beside him. I await your reply before I state Onya's actions. Do we do our own dice rols when we go into battle or do you?[/b]
You are near to him, but not behind him. He may be kind-hearted but he is no fool in a combat situation.

You can make the die rolls if you wish or I can. If you need an on-line die-roller I recommend Invisible Castle (http://invisiblecastle.com/index.py).

[Onya]

You can make the die rolls if you wish or I can. If you need an on-line die-roller I recommend Invisible Castle (http://invisiblecastle.com/index.py).[/b]

I PREFER DM to roll in pbp games. Table top I like to roll.

OOC- DM's comment, no worries.

[Onya]

Feat: Skill Focus Concentration.</span>

[The Speaker in Dreams]

Looking incredulously towards the direction of Jeffs, Lucien's raises his brows in an over-acted motion of shock, "Truly ... I wonder if we'll make it out of this city at all."

At that, he stands and looks to see what is happening outside. in a way as to leave some degree of cover for him, and to be able to launch into action if needed (ie: essentially he just looks for a ground-level window to see out at what's going on, or he heads for the door to peek out, but not get overly involved just yet. His sword is out, and he's going defensive by 4 points, just in case. This round is all about observation and getting the bearings of the fighting situation for Lucien).

[colonialbob]

The commotion finally seems to raise Jeffs from his rest. "Alright, I suppose we're leaving now then." He draws his short sword and heads over to join Lucien. "So, we have a plan?" he asks quietly, with a voice Lucien hasn't heard as of yet. The jauntiness has gone, replaced by a stillness that is hard to tell between fear or determination.

[Barrok]

Tobias drops his bow and draws his rapier charging towards the nearest crossbow man and lunging with his rapier.

"Die you soldier of tyranny"...

(I'll let you roll KoR)

OOC sorry for the combat situation - Tobias has a very strong morals against Slavery

[The Speaker in Dreams]

The commotion finally seems to raise Jeffs from his rest. "Alright, I suppose we're leaving now then." He draws his short sword and heads over to join Lucien. "So, we have a plan?" he asks quietly, with a voice Lucien hasn't heard as of yet. The jauntiness has gone, replaced by a stillness that is hard to tell between fear or determination.
[/b]

Lucien continues to look all around the place, keeping track of the looters, and the environment immediately around the entrance, and just outside as best he can see. He never looks at Jeffs, but instead looks like a man possessed of the idea to find some sort of situational advantage to be offered by the surroundings. Something that might otherwise be overlooked and that can turn to his advantage.

To Jeffs, he simply says, "The plan, my friend, is to stay alive and keep as many of our number amongst the living as possible." With that, he gives an uncontrollable smirk that tells well both the humor and sense of danger Lucien finds in the current situation.

OOC: This is all just filler-banter until I can get a good description of what Lucien manages to tell about the area. Is it possible for Lucien and Jeffs to run out of the front entrance and get behind the soldiers?

To Barrok: Smooth move, man! No offense, but Lucien has strong morals about not being killed. j/k I totally understand, though. It makes sense for the character. *thumbs up***

[Onya]

"Die you soldier of tyranny"...



The little wee lass hears the Battle Cry of the Ghost warrior thankful the brave warrior sensed the situation before him. Onya feels the warmth of the fire within travel down her arm. She stands strong as a mighty oak ready to fight those who threaten her freedom.

[Knight of Roses]

The Dominion soldiers seem a little confused, being attacked by a single lightly-armored man, but when Allan appears they swing into motion with practiced efficiency.

Karls tries to push Onya away, "Run girl!"

Tobias thrusts at one of the crossbowmen who backs away out of his reach and fires at the brave explorer. However, the bolt goes wide. The other two fire at Allan, one bolt glances off his arrow harmlessly but the other hammers into his leg armor bruising the flesh under (8 points damage).

The other two halberdiers swing over to protect the crossbowmen while they reload.

[The Speaker in Dreams]

Watching the events unfold and hearing the voices, Lucien looks to Jeffs and says, "We circle behind them." With that, he makes a dash for the front entrance of the warehouse with the aim of heading for the alley to attack from behind the troops.

As he goes, he passes the looters and says, "Ta, ta! It seems we may have all outworn our welcome, boys." With his speed and urgency, he hopes to make them bolt and panic. Inside, he laughs to himself as he heads for the doors the looters had only just before kicked open and entered.

:ooc: Note: upon reaching the outside, Lucien is looking all around to see what's gonig on, and heading for the alley. When he gets there, he's not charging straight, but rather using the side of the building for cover to peek over before charging (and I assume, joining initiative order).

[Barrok]

"Oh hell and damnation. Why do I get myself into this type of mess all the time? Bloody morals!!"

As Tobias gets ready for the next time he can lunge at aa nearest target and perhaps take the better part of virtue - work out how to run away very quickly without being a target practise for the other crossbow men.

[eric]

other two halberdiers swing over to protect the crossbowmen while they reload.[/b]
Sova, when he saw Tobias drop his bow and run, first
he woudl have been a bit suprised but then would have
ran to the street and seeing Tobias run up to engage one
of the crossbow men, would have thrown his Javelin
at the one hes engaging. Sova

[colonialbob]

Jeffs follows Lucien, short sword ready. As he passes the other looters, he says, "They said something about securing the warehouses from looters, in case you're interested." (Bluff modifier +13, if needed). He rushes past and prepares himself to enter combat. "Let's work as a team... get on either side of these guys and take them down. They look like they mean business."

[Knight of Roses]

Sova's javelin flies wide and buries itself in the timber of a wall behind one of the halberdiers.

"You are in violation of Dominion law, surrender or face the penalty," demands the leader of the patrol, as he furiously reloads his crossbow.

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The looters take their ill-gotten gains and scatter to the four winds. Outside the streets are deserted, except for the scurrying looters.

[eric]

"You are in violation of Dominion law, surrender or face the penalty," demands the leader of the patrol, as he furiously reloads his crossbow.[/b]Sova draws and concentrates while the leader spouts and since they are standing there, throws a second javelin (normal) at the leader.

[Onya]

Skill: Concentration +8

[Skurvy]

Alain grunts in pain as the bolt slams into his leg, but he barely lets it break his stride. Approaching the group of crossbowmen, he strikes first at the nearest halberdier protecting them, hoping that they will not fire upon him again if he is in combat with their allies.

"Dominion law has no bearing in a city that is not yet conquered," he hisses at them through gritted teeth.

[The Speaker in Dreams]

Lucien nods to Jeffs as they take positions. He will wait to charge with Jeffs in order to both take flanking positions on one of the crossbowmen from behind them.


OOC: for clarity, there's the alley way, and then the 2 crossbowmen, and in front (behind for us) of them are the halberd-types, and in front of those guys are the rest of our party, yes?. It is conceiveable for us to run up alongside of the 2 crossbow men yes? Ie: Lucien - Crossbowman - Jeffs - Crossbowman**order is possible in this alley if we run down to flank together?

[Knight of Roses]

Things quickly dissolves into a swirling melee.

Rays of sorcerous heat and a javeling rack the patrol leader, her cries and staggers back. "Fall back on me," he croaks.

Karls, betrayed, leaps to cut at the half-elf. Onya avoid the blade but the tip slashes through her clothes leaving a bloody line along her side (7 points damage).

Lucian and Jeffs move to aid the injured half-elf, rather than risking a halberd blow if they rushed by. The halberdier fends off their initial attacks.

Alain clashes with one of the other halberdiers. Trading blows and blocks, most of which is absorbed by the heavy armor the two combatants wear.

[Onya]

Karls, betrayed, leaps to cut at the half-elf. Onya avoid the blade but the tip slashes through her clothes leaving a bloody line along her side (7 points damage).



Onya roars, "More of my troops are coming Surrender, Dominion!" She looks at her assailant and says in a commanding voice,"Fight with me Honorable One" She will attempts to parry if Karls attacks her again.


Acting +4 Bluff+6

[eric]

Rays of sorcerous heat and a javelin rack the patrol leader, her cries and staggers back. "Fall back on me," he croaks..[/b]
OOC: As I can figure it there are 3 opponents not in melee,
Tobias vs ?
Alain vs Halberd
Onya/Jeffs/Lucien vs Halberd/Halberd

That leaves 2-3 crossbow men, yuck :)

IC: Sova will draw his sword and advance on the crossbow men,
preparing to use his shield to intercept the heavy bolts when
fired at him. If he can attack he will at the leader or one of the others
if possible. He is more interested in letting the bowmen waste their shot
on his shield and moving closer and staying away from halberd shots.

Sova

[colonialbob]

Jeffs dances and feints with his sword, looking for an opening to strike. "Come on, then, let's see you fight." He glances over towards the half-elf, wondering how she got mixed up in all this.

[The Speaker in Dreams]

As Lucien approaches Karls and the half-elf, he says to the woman, "Pardon me, miss, but it looks like you're a rather unwelcome guest to this party." His voice carries a tone of amusement and excitement as he is about to engage the enemy.

As Jeffs makes his comment, Lucien moves right along with Jeffs, and tumbles to get into a flanking position with Jeffs, Lucien likewise taunts their first opponent. "Yes, let's see your skills; that is if you can still fight once you've been turned into a pin-cushion!"

He makes a motion to tumble into position and looks for his opening so as to work in unison with Jeffs. There is a lot of bluster, but these men are well armed and armored and are ready for working as a unit. Lucien knows that the best chance they have of making it out of this encounter alive is to work together better, and faster than the troops that have been drilling for months.

On the bright side, Lucien has always prided himself on his adaptablility and quick wit - so this is one more opportunity to test that side of himself out.

[Skurvy]

Alain remains in combat with the halberdier, intently studying the attacks and defence in the hope of finding his enemy's weakness. Fighting with both hands gripped tightly on his falchion, Alain can barely take the time to glance at his comrade's situation, but he hopes they fare well. This fight needed to end quickly before more Dominion troops were summoned by the noise of battle.

[Onya]

As Lucien approaches Karls and the half-elf, he says to the woman, "Pardon me, miss, but it looks like you're a rather unwelcome guest to this party." His voice carries a tone of amusement and excitement as he is about to engage the enemy. [/b]

" This one tried to protect me but I will kill him if need be." Onya growls as she raises her sword ready to defend herself and the Ghosts who have come to her aid.

[Barrok]

Tobias seeing the melee unfold in all its hellish glory moves towards any of the crossbowmen left standing, attempting to flank and slash wildly at them.

[Knight of Roses]

The alley echoes with the sounds of approaching people.

The leader of the patrol finishes cranking his crossbow, slots a bolt and fires it straight up. When it reaches about 25 metres up, it bursts into a flare of red light which begins to slowly sink back down to earth.

The other two fire their crossbows at Sova, the bolts rip into the lizardkine's shield but fail to wound him. As he closes, the nearest Dominion soldier drops his crossbow and draws his short sword. He fails to block Sova's attack, taking a grievous blow (critical hit!) but not enough to kill him outright.

Tobias and Alain find themselves unable to work past the two halberdiers. Tobias fails to find a chink in the Dominion soldier's armour. Alain has better luck, landing a solid blow but failing to disable his foe. The halberdiers concentrate their attacks on Alain, landing two blows, one telling (13 points) and one glancing (5 points).

Jeffs, Lucien and Onya circle the unfortunate Karls but fail to slip through the combination of his heavy armor and his defensive use of his halberd.

[colonialbob]

After another short, unsuccessful lunge, Jeffs notices the red glow in the sky. "Not good... we need to get out of here," he says to Lucien. He renews his attacks on Karls, trying at least to buy himself some time to run if necessary.

[The Speaker in Dreams]

"I am in complete agreement. To wit ..." says Lucien in response, and then in mid-sentence, he begins a flurry of maneuvers upon Karls, designed to stupify the man. His blade sings in and out in an elaborate series of thrusts and cuts.

Since GM is rolling everything, I'll stop the description there as I'm not sure how it will turn out. Essentially, this is a Disarm attempt. Lucien has a +12 when disarming opponents using his blade.

[Barrok]

"A bloody flare... Time to cut and run chaps.."

Tobias thrusts at a halberdier whist trying to edge around and make a break for it.


OOC - If anyone looks seriously ill - I will break away from combat to spontaneously cast Cure Light Wounds

[eric]

Sova will attempt to work around the crossbow man to the leader, more than likely attacking the first crossbow man again. Sova

[Onya]

Contingency: Plan to run

[Knight of Roses]

As if by unspoken agreement the two side pull apart, the Dominion Soldiers circling the badly wounded crossbowman as the "allies" withdraw away from the warehouse.

As our heroes regroup a block of so away, they see the first reinforcement arrive for the Dominion. A dragoned-winged warrior lands on the roof above the patrol and begins asking questions.

Tobias mutters a quick prayer-song of aid, lightly touching Alain, who finds the pain much lighter.

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OOC- Tobias cures Alain for 9.

[eric]

... as the "allies" withdraw away from the warehouse.[/b]
Sova would have attempted to gather the one Javelin he missed with,
assuming the others would have not let him pull it out of the leader." :)

"Who are you little Hu-man elf?" Sova

[Onya]

Onya strains her neck to look at the one speaking. Her incredible smile upon her inviting lips is warm and friendly as she gazes into his eyes with her amber eyes full of gratitude. She speaks softly,”Oh, my goodness you are a big one.” Then she looks at the others quickly and smiles at each of them. She curtseys saying in a regal gentle voice, Thank you Noble Ghost Warriors for helping this poor waif.” She straightens up and says in an alluring voice, “My name is Surionya but family and friends call me Onya. I don’t have a lot of money but I would like to give each of you something for your troubles as a token of my gratitude before I take leave of this mighty fine company.” Onya reaches for her money pouch. As she does her hand touches something warm and sticky….

[colonialbob]

Jeffs smiles slightly and glances sideways at Lucien, conveying his amusement with the girl and her mannerisms. "No need, we were passing through anyway." He spots the dragon-winged warrior, and turns back to the group quickly. "I suggest we move, and quickly. As much as I enjoyed the exercise, I'm rather attached to my head, and I'd like to keep it."

[Onya]

Still holding her short sword in her dainty hand and feeling the sting of battle but not wanting to show it Onya quickly asks, ”I am all turned around and very lost right about now. Could one of you handsome Ghost warriors turn me in the direction on Something Keys Inn. Can’t remember the first part but I believe it was a number.” She leaves the pouch alone and presses her left hand against her side. Trying to stand straight and regal is becoming difficult for the tiny lass among Giants.

[eric]

Ghost warriors turn me in the direction on Something Keys Inn. Can’t remember the first part but I believe it was a number.” [/b]
"No need for money Hu-man Elf, but buy me a Javelin when you are flush, and The Keys is without a front wall and no one is there right now. So your appoitment is ... put off Ooonnn-Yah." Sova

[Skurvy]

"I am in your debt friend, afraid I took one too many hits there," says Alain, thanking Tobias for the soothing spell. He slips a small vial from a pocket, flicks the lid off with practiced ease and quickly swallows the contents. The warm liquid coupled with the spell coursing over his body makes him feel almost well again.

[Taking Potion of CLW]

"I agree, we should move at once." Alain looks around for any suitable shelter that could take them quickly away from the Dominion troops' notice.

[eric]

"I agree, we should move at once." Alain looks around for any suitable shelter that could take them quickly away from the Dominion troops' notice.[/b]
Sova in the lead taking them to the mansion with the flag pole. Sova

[Onya]

Ghost warriors turn me in the direction on Something Keys Inn. Can't remember the first part but I believe it was a number." [/b]
"No need for money Hu-man Elf, but buy me a Javelin when you are flush, and The Keys is without a front wall and no one is there right now. So your appoitment is ... put off Ooonnn-Yah." Sova
[/b]



If the giant agrees Onya will follow behind him. If not, she will thank the gentlemen and turn to leave their presence hoping they won’t grab her and taking her to be sold..</span>

[eric]

I will be in your service until I find a javelin worthy of being in the hand of a mighty warrior such as your self.” Onya switches her sword to her bloody left hand and extends her delicate right hand toward the large humanoid saying in a professional tone,” Do we have an agreement, Master?”[/b]
Sova straightens up and clears his throat from his belly. Some lip curling is noticed and Sova half closes his eyes. "I will take no one in servitude to me, I will take your hand as an equal, and on the agreement you owe me nothing. Besides I have javelins 4 left." <lizardkin smile>
Sova

[Onya]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE<div class='quotemain'>Smiling brightly Onya takes the giants hand hoping he won’t crush hers and says in a soft friendly voice almost sounding like a grateful purr, “Fair enough, Ghost Warrior. I accept your hand in friendship. Please accept mine, Friend. Well, I must be off. Thank you again, Gentlemen.” Onya turns on her heels and with regal grace saunters slowly off hoping one of them will call her back to come with them.</span>

[eric]

“Well, I must be off. Thank you again, Gentlemen.” Onya turns on her heels and with regal grace saunters slowly off hoping one of them will call her back to come with them.[/b]
"The Seven is destroyed, you have no where to go and the Big Hu-Man with the Halberd might wish to see you again. Friends don't leave friends in the lurch Ooonnn-Yah." Sova

[Onya]

<span style="color:#ff6600">Sighing with relief Onya turns back around to the big one and in a childlike pitiful voice she looks up at him her lips pouting a little she says “Well, Friend I truly have no place to go. Perhaps I can impose on you and your comrades a little longer. At least until we can get somewhere safe. I can hold my own believe it or not.” Trying to keep up with her new gentle giant friend and the other three the little minx addresses all the four of the Ghosts and says, " What say you Gents, may I come with all of you? By the way you four know my name. What are your names?”</span>

[The Speaker in Dreams]

Uncharistically, Lucien has simply been quiet and observing the exchange unfold while maintaining an eye on the enemy as best he can.

He finally burst out loud at the exchange of Onya leaving and Sova calling her back. He laughs a great, deep laugh of pure amusement and shakes his head. "My lady, our services are for each other here, and we've of a mind to leave with heads on shoulders intact," he pats Jeffs on the shoulder at that, and then continues. "That's likely to take us all and wandering off is the last thing you'd want to do, so by all means join us." At this, he places a reassuring hand upon her shoulder, "Surely you never questioned our intentions in defending you? It would seem an aweful waste to save a life and then cast it carelessly aside." He speaks with a sincerity in his voice that the others have not heard yet. He quickly recovers and puts on his rapscallion smile as he looks to the others, "Fellows, let's move with speed and put as much distance between our sparring partners and ourselves as possible, eh?"

With that, Lucien laughs and starts to take the lead in the direction of the mansion moving about as fast as he is able - at least to the edge of the current alley they are traveling along. He wants to get get out of sight as quickly as possible. The sewer idea has still not been given up by him, so he looks for the grates as he runs as well.

[Onya]

At this, he places a reassuring hand upon her shoulder, "Surely you never questioned our intentions in defending you? It would seem an awful waste to save a life and then cast is carelessly aside." He speaks with sincerity in his voice that the others have not heard yet.



Onya looks at the hand on her shoulder and then into the eyes of the one touching her and says in her soft alluring voice,” No sir I did not question your intentions. “ She takes her dainty hand and pats her other new ghost friend’s hand a couple times smiling at his smile. Onya steps back and places her sword back in her wielding hand and places her other hand on her side. “I’m ready. Let’s get out of here.”

[Knight of Roses]

The marching of men towards the flare can be heard.

A trio of skyships have begun moving away from the main body to investigate as well.

[eric]

The marching of men towards the flare can be heard.

A trio of skyships have begun moving away from the main body to investigate as well.[/b]
During the verbal intercourse Sova would have continued walking or pushing the others along away from the site of the battle. "Lets keep moving Hu-Mans." Sova

[Onya]

“Yes Sir Captain. Where you go I will follow. I really need to get somewhere to tend to this wound. I am as tough as any of you but this gash is a wee bit uncomfortable. Lead on Sir.” Onya says with great respect in her voice. She moves in behind the Giant.

[colonialbob]

Jeffs watches Onya's interactions with Sova and Lucien quietly, a slight smile on his lips. Then, he follows Lucien closely, assuming the others will keep up well enough. He scans the sky for more of the dragon-winged soldiers, as well as any other Dominion patrols. Right, well, this is turning into a grand old adventure...

[Knight of Roses]

Our heroes make their way through the streets and alleyways, keeping out of sight as best they can on their way to the Mansion (http://barroks-tower.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=12658).