Yliakum Journeys (vol.1)

[Siteri Kidachi]

"So we're going to the magic shop right?" Siteri asks nobody in particular. "I wonder if we'll have time to dig for gold while we're there..."

[LARAGORN]

Keeping a close eye on Spetyco while skinning, Laragorn cannot stop yesterday’s event from flooding his head. The group is getting ready for the journey to the magic shop; As Spetyco and Farren disappear in the woods. Laragorn looks back to the hole where the man fell in. He sees that the rope is still there. Sheathing his knife he runs to the hole, and slides down the rope without looking to see what awaits him below. He sees a glimmer of light deeper in the cavern, but nothing below. As he lands he can hear the grunts and movement of the gobbles that inhabit the cave. They are getting closer. The large king gobble has Laragorns Armuutriik in his mouth. As they get closer the cave gets brighter, and Laragorn looks around and spots a pack. He rushes over to the pack, grabs it and gets back to the rope before the gobbles can get him. He flies up the rope as if he was weightless. When he reaches the top, he runs to where his pack was and grabs it without stopping. Running like the wind, Laragorn heads out of camp, straight into the hills.

[Spetyco]

Though he is a good distance away talking with Farren, Spetyco has been eyeing the gobble cave, intent on getting in and out without anyone noticing.  But then something catches his eye.  Laragorn comes out of the mouth of the cave as if he was flying.  And he has Spetyco's pack!
"Hey!  That's mine!  Come back!"  He yells at Laragorn.  But Laragorn is gone before Spetyco even realizes what is happening.
"After him!  He stole my pack!"

[Farren Kutter]

Farren looks to Laragorn and instantly sets into motion, his ranger honed muscles letting him run swiftly and with ease, though with a little ache from his injuries, the cape of his cloak flowing out behind him as he runs.

[Spetyco]

Spetyco joins the chase, but not quite so graceful as Farren.  He comes to close to the mouth of the gobble cave and slips and falls in again.  The rope is still there and he manages to catch hold of it as he was falling, burning his hands and scraping his knuckles on the side of the cave.  Appearantly the gobbles had heard the comotion and had come to see what was going on, and Spetyco found himself hanging over the horde.  The chief gobble within arms reach.
"Oh Talad!  What have I gotten myself into this time!  He grabs his sword and strikes the chief gobble as it reaches for him, cutting off its arm.  It yells in pain and the others begin jumping and reaching for poor Spetyco.  He the sheathes his sword and begins his ascent.
"Don't worry about me!  Just catch that thief!" He yells as he hears his friends approaching.

[LARAGORN]

Sensing he is being chased, Laragorn Drives forward at an incredible pace. In just a few moments he is though Consumer valley and beyond.

[zorbels]

Zorbels watches this action not sure what to do. She sucks in a breath and thinks to herself "This is crazy! All of this, why am I cursed? There is always some sort of delay or evil force to reckon with." She thinks of her days with Alhana and then the recent shadows incident. She whispers to herself "Maybe I should just stay away, grab Tovera and get out of this mess." She thinks upon this and feels at this point she can not just turn away without feeling guilty, though she wishes she could. She says out loud and not meaning to as her own voice startles her "I am a protector and I must do my job." Zorbels watches Hokinon slip away and envies him.

Zorbels shouts out "Laragorn STOP! don't make this worse than it has to be!" Zorbels follows pursuit behind Farren at a steady pace. She draws her weapons just in case as she draws closer to him.

[Farren Kutter]

Farren, quick on foot, notices the other's change in pace and smiles as he easily matches and surpasses the speed, being a ranger and Dermorian. And running is one of his favorite things to do, and he is good at doing it. He eases in up next to Laragorn, slowing his pace slightly to match the other's. "You don't have to run. Just give me the bag, and all will be well." he says easily, his breathing pattern perfect, allowing him to breath and speak easily.

[zhai]

Zhai and Xylaal are or their way to the magic shop when the sudden events near the camp take place. They hear some screaming and stop their sprint to look at each other. "Whatever it is, we do need to see what is up in the magic shop. Zorbels, Satayne and Farren can handle that, I'm sure". Xylaal nods in agreement and they resume their pace, hasting now to find answers.

[lanser]

as he searches for signs that Shayla had been this way Hokinon hears faint shouting coming from far behind. He stops and listens but can only make out Zorbels shouting "STOP", shaking his head he almost smiles at the drama a little camping trip could cause. Hoki continues his search and slowly gets closer to where Ikrok said he saw her last...

[LARAGORN]

Still running, He searches through the pack. Laragorn feels a strangely smooth material. He pulls it out and slides it in his vest. He slows his pace and allows Farren to catch up. Farren matches Laragorns pace, and asks for the pack. Without a word, he hands it over and changes direction and heads straight for Oja. Without the extra weight, he can move much faster than before.

[Farren Kutter]

Farren takes the pack and instantly speeds back the other way, not caring where Laragorn runs. He passes Zorbels as he runs and tosses the pack to her as he sprints full speed back to the gobble pit. As he reaches it, he slows down and then slides quickly a little ways down the rope and stretches his arm out to reach for Spetyco's hand. "Sorry 'bout that, Zorbels should have your pack if she caught it when I tossed it." he says, with a smile.

[Spetyco]

"Thanks again!" say Spetyco.  "It has turned out to be very handy to have a former Master Ranger on my side.  How many times will I be in your debt before this is all done?"
He grabs Farren's hand, and the two quickly get out of the cave.
"What happened to Laragorn?"

[Farren Kutter]

"You're welcome, and I don't collect debt. As Laragorn, I don't much know or care. He is gone now, one less person I have to worry about killing you... Now all I have to worry about is you killing yourself." he replies, smiling and winking at that last statement.


[Yes, Farren winks a lot, ask Zhai ]

[zorbels]

Zorbels see's Farren running towards her but doesn't see Laragorn and this makes her worry. As Farren speeds past her she gets hit with something heavy and hard. She falls to the ground holding Spetyco back pack. "Wow that was quick!" she shouts after Farren. "Where did Laragorn go?"