Yliakum Journeys (vol.1)

[zorbels]

Zorbels hears Eastons paniced voice and request and throws down the ropes. "Ok all clear, let me know when you want us to start pulling." Zorbels turns to Farren and replies to his question "While you were passed out we found a taverler that wanted to join the group. Unfortantly before he could join us he ran into a bit of trouble. That is why we are here at this cave hole." Zorbels says to Farren in an exhausted voice form the days events. "I just can't wait to get him out of there and have us all settle down to a camp fire and some much needed rest. I think we all have had enough adventure for one day."

[LARAGORN]

“Ok pull!” Laragorn shouts. He wonders what Easton has found, and feels something is wrong. “Quickly, get us out of here! I think they need help down here! Get some good sword wielders over here now!” Laragorn says in a panic.

[Farren Kutter]

Farren gets off the ground, gaining strength back every minute, as is his way. Normally he'd have been down there in an instant to help fight, but this time he doesn't have the strength to fight. He grabs the rope with Zorbels and starts helping pull the rope.

[zorbels]

@Farren: Thanks Farren  we appreciate it. *hugs*

Zorbels pulls as hard and fast as she can managing to pull Spetyco with Farrens help. She shouts down "Ok Laragorn your next!" She feels his weight on the rope and begins to pull growing weaker by the minute. She is glad to have farrens help as she couldn't do this on her own. She watches Roth and Toth pull up both Easton and Myrthe. Not a moment later the cave is crawling with gobbels, you can't see them through the dark but you can hear their claws scapping along the cave stones.

[lanser]

snapping out of his reverie Hoki turns to tovera "I am sorry little one but it never gets easier" and slowly mopping the ulber blood off his chest continues "and pray that it never does for when that day comes you'll be lost forever" slowly raising himself first kneeling then standing he holds out a paw  and smiles "shall we get on with rebuilding the fire and making your bread, while the others rescue the hole faller?"

[Myrthe]

Myrthe is silently creeping along the underground path when Easton is beside him. "You have to come quick!" he tells Myrthe. They both start running as fast as they can to the opening. "What is going on?" he queries. "Quick, no time to talk, just get out of here." Easton tells him. They are both pulled out of the hole. Myrthe thanks his companions then lays down relatively far away from the fire, exausted from the days' exitement.

[Easton]

Easton grabs Myrthe before he can finish talking and grabs on to the rope giving it two firm tugs. Zorbels feels the signal and shouts, "Pull!!!". Everyone responds to the command and begins to pull. Toth and Roth provide most of the force, but everyone is needed to lift the two friends in the cave up tot he surface. Just as Easton and Myrthe reach the top a huge Gobble, about three or four times the average Gobble rushes into the main area of the cave. Dust goes everywhere. In the heat of the moment Myrthe accidentally knocks the lantern out of Easton's hand and it drops down into the cave illuminating the massive Gobble.

Easton lets out a gasp as they finally are pulled to the surface.

[LARAGORN]

While being raised to the top Laragorn sees Myrthe almost fly up the rope. He is relieved all are making it to safety as the cavern floor floods with gobbles. At the top He thanks Zorbels and Farren for there strength and fast reflexes. “It seems, my life again has been spared by the kindness of this group” He bows graciously. The strain has left him weak, a simple drink of mana and a spell of healling will not restore him to full health. “I must rest” He says as he finds a patch of grass to spread out on. “Thank you all again” He says as he falls into a deep sleep.

[Farren Kutter]

Farren goes back to the ground, tired once more, having expended so much energy after being wounded as badly as he was, even with the healing he had recieved.

[zorbels]

Zorbels helps Farren up and takes him close to the camp fire. "Well everyone that was enough adventure for one day. I say we eat pie, drink some ale and tell some stories over the camp fire ... and rest. Lannx knows ... we all need it. You are a great bunch of warriors and I have never seen a better group." Zorbels collapses beside Farren and the fire and breaths deeply finally relaxing after the days events.

[Spetyco]

Spetyco wakes up again, this time not quite so delirious.  He looks around and sees that his new friends have indeed rescured him.
"Thank you so much for your help.  I am in your debt.  I am pleased to meet all of you...  Did I hear someone mention ale?  I could use a drink about now."

[Xylaal]

After returning to the cart Xylaal checks on Farren, Tovera and Hoki - they are shaken but okay. She looks over to the others of our party who are attemptimg to extract the newcomer from his nasty pitfall and thinks. Xylaal decides someone must take up a position on the perimeter of the camp as a lookout. She found a rockcluster at the head of a hill that gave a good view of the camp and the surrounding area. All seemed clear. She keeps an active eye out for Karyuu whom she hopes has found shelter for the night.

The hills seem to twitch in the twilight. Xylaal listens as the grasses hit together in waves and the cool air rushes over them. She turns back to the camp...a fire is made, people are gathering. She waves at Hokinon, Tovera and the others.

 

[Farren Kutter]

"Remember Zorbs, I don't drink ale..." says Farren, a weak but warm smile on his exhausted face. He leans up against a large stone and crosses his arms, stretching his legs out.

[Easton]

Easton lies down next to the fire and settles his head on his pack. The warm glow of the fire lighting the faces of his tired friends put him at ease. He knew everyone was going to be okay at least for tonight. As he began to drift off he was hoping someone could tell a nice story to end the day on a good note. Looking around he remains silent while he snacks on some berries he brought with him.

[Myrthe]

Myrthe suddenly opens his eyes. Zorbels is awake but her back is to him. He scans the site to make sure no-one is awake or watching. Silently, he gathers his possesions. Then, without a single word, drifts off into the darkness.