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Feb

2005

The Ham Guy

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Odin and his party retired early to avoid hangovers. They knew that the trip to Relleka to catch the ship to Neitiznot was a fair march, and would be much better completed with a clear head. The journey was mostly uneventful until they got to Sinclair Mansion and saw the poor highwayman that Bomber's Ironman, Giff, had bashed in the head previously. He was walking, or more like limping and staggering, with a bandage over his head covering one eye. The poor highwayman saw the party and the Suqah, and nearly fainted, his unbandaged eye bulging nearly out of its socket! He turned and ran off screaming at the top of his lungs, "Noooooooo!! Not those guys again!" Odin's party laughed and carried on with their march. Caesar turned out to be a champion rabbit hunting dog. There were two rabbits for each person, and three for Caesar, even though he had eaten at least 10 small rabbits and a seagull that flew too low got caught as well.

Back at the castle, there were sleeping bodies scattered around the castle grounds. Many were around the still blazing fire and most were sleeping so deeply that they didn't realize just how cold it had become. Some of the older and more veteran drinkers stirred to notice a layer of frost coating grass. They scratched their heads in confusion and began to glance hurriedly around the area, looking for the source of this strange magic. Giggling was soon heard behind one of the Ale barrels, and every now and then an ice spell burst over the sleeping people.

27-Jul-2019 15:37:44

Feb

2005

The Ham Guy

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Unbreakable, wide awake and with tankard in hand, crept up behind the sneaky little spell caster and tapped her on the shoulder. Jumping at the tap, the spell caster spun around mid ice spell and hit Unbreakable's tankard causing it to chill rapidly. Unbreakable drained his icy drink and cheered, "Well done lass! That really hit the spot!" With all the new drink possibilities running through his head, he mused aloud, "Iced Ale! Spelsa, you are truly a wonderful young lady!"

Laughing, Spelsa ran from the fire area away from the frosty comatose people that were now slowly waking up. Shivering and confused, they moved closer to the fire. Knowing that all would be thirsty and hungry, I rang the bell for breakfast and watched as the now warmer group wandered towards the dining room.

After reaching Neitiznot, Odin and his group successfully negotiated trade with the leaders for all manner of items. One key thing obtained was the versatile yak. Yaks were sturdy beasts of burden native to the island. Before leaving the island, they also announced a mighty feast of celebration to be held in honor of Kid King Arthur's coronation. The coronation was to take place in Camelot in one month. On their return to Camelot, Odin's group made stops at the other settlements in King Kid Arthur's kingdom to spread the word of the celebration to all. The final leg of the journey home was quiet, and when they passed the Sinclair's Mansion they saw no sign of the poor highwayman at all!

A few days go by and all is calm and busy at Camelot, calm because no more attacks have come from Morgan Le Faye and her cronies, busy cutting and milling lumber for two projects to undertaken. The first being a trade caravan for the obvious reasons trade and a side use carting lumber to Rellekka to build a new storehouse.

27-Jul-2019 15:38:14

Feb

2005

The Ham Guy

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King Kid Arthur a master carpenter himself oversees the construction of a magnificent caravan that will hold the trade goods we collect and have spare after we do our repairs and upgrades, this will be a boon for incoming revenue. Unbreakable the master brewer in charge of making all the barrels to store our precious trade goods, Tonkad doing all the metal work for the caravan, his skills with metal help create a great trade caravan with its own kitchen although in a compact form, superior armour and plenty of hidey-holes for stashing of weapons and other items of use that no-one would ever find except those charged to the caravan's journeys. Bomber and his mighty Suqah in charge of training the yaks gotten from Neitiznot, a hard-working animal able to pull a massive armoured caravan and able to carry many items themselves.

Many hands make light work and the caravan is built in record time and what a fine caravan it is, with the ladies of the clan creating all the material for the trimming of it, fine soft cushions for the driver and guards. Who said a trade caravan can’t be comfortable was said to the King by the Queen and he agreed knowing he would one day enjoy the comforts himself. Tonkad had done his best work on this project, even though this was his first caravan, weapons within reach of every seat and many more hidden to be deployed with a press of a button on the driver’s seat.

27-Jul-2019 15:38:54

Feb

2005

The Ham Guy

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The rest of the day was spent loading all the supplies needed to build a storehouse in Rellekka, lumber, nails and fittings were loaded by the Suqah under the watchful eyes of Bomber, not that he didn’t trust them but they were after all massive creatures and a little heavy handed.

I fussed over the kitchen, storing pots, pans, knives, forks, spoons, bowls for the men and women to travel with the caravan, then he scratched his head as to how to deal with the Suqah sized versions of those utensils. These were hung on the outside of the caravan as they could be used in emergency as weapons. Food was loaded in a very sophisticated storage area with an enchantment to keep it cool or frozen in a contraption made by Tonkad but thought of by Unbreakable after Spelsa had frozen his Ale during the competition using ice spells. Spelsa was given the duty of creating the spells to keep Unbreakable’s idea cold, he called it a fridge!

The next day dawned and Spelsa was still sleeping blissfully in her bed when a Suqah burst in and snorted when he took in the view of the caravans spellcaster asleep in a fine bed and soft coverings, he saw the bundle set aside with all Spelsa's gear for the trip and grabbed it, setting the magical ward off and nearly dropping him till Spelsa woke and said the word to dispel it. The Suqah rubbed his arm, veins still throbbing but no damage done, grabbed the bundle again and with a careful flick gathered the blankets Spelsa was still wrapped in into another bundle and slung her over his shoulder and nearly ran to the courtyard where everyone was waiting for her.

Nexitum, Ecentrah, Evig Faith, Bomber, myself, Kia Kaha and four of the biggest Suqah were waiting by the caravan with Ryou in the driver’s seat, Unbreakable in the seat at the back with an ale in his hand and a smile on his face. The yaks were snorting and shuffling in the harness ready to go, as Spelsa was dumped out of her covers onto the ground near the caravan,

27-Jul-2019 15:40:17

Feb

2005

The Ham Guy

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I shook my head at my beloved daughter and knew I would have had the same treatment unless my wonderful wife Fierysfury hadn’t woken me super early to get ready. Spelsa dusted herself off and climbed aboard with the Suqah that had carried her out standing next to where she had sat. This Suqah a sort of apprentice of Spelsa's. She had been teaching the massive creature some magic with Merlins permission and Ryou's supervision. With everyone that was going onboard the caravan Ryou speaks a soft word and the yaks move forward and the caravan starts rolling towards the castles main gates and out towards Rellekka kicking up the road dust. Spudders shouts out "wait for me" a sack over his shoulder full of his new potato he had grown, the spud of sustenance a food of great use, fantastic healing properties and light as a feather, all and all a perfect trail food.
The caravan rolls towards Rellekka with great speed and a dangerous looking Suqah guard running beside it, halfway there at this great pace the poor yaks tire and the Suqah take over with a yak under each arm and pull the caravan at an even great speed, everyone onboard agree Tonkad's work on the caravan to be so good, no bump, ridge or crack in the road effecting the ride one bit. Ryou said to Spudders "This is like sitting in one of King Kid Arthurs lounge chairs, pure bliss" I was cooking the meal for the crew and not one of my pots and pans were disturbed by the hectic pace.

Just outside of Rellekka I yelled meal was ready and they took a short break, sitting around the caravan eating they noticed a few of the people from Rellekka had smelt the wonderful fare and had wandered into the camp, there was plenty of food as usual and they were welcomed to share the meal. Unbreakable had even opened a chilled barrel of ale for all to enjoy.

27-Jul-2019 15:41:32

Feb

2005

The Ham Guy

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After all the man's chilled ale was the talk of the countryside and he thought this was the real reason that the men and women of Rellekka had come to the caravan in the first place, my fine cooking coming a close second.

The caravan had cleared up and set off once again and rolled into town, the whole town had nearly stopped upon hearing the caravan was near. Chief Brundt was first in the crowd welcoming the party and the caravan, his hand behind his back with two items, a fine tankard and a maul created for Unbreakable, a magnificent weapon made from the Chiefs favourite tankard imbued with powerful magics. The two men greeted each other with such a powerful hug they both nearly passed out. Chief Brundt couldn’t help himself but to ask Unbreakable if he had chilled ale on the caravan, after all the hug had made him thirsty. Unbreakable grinned from ear to ear and shoved Spelsa towards Brundt, this little lady was the main reason it existed, Brundt hugged her almost crushing her, her Suqah stepped forward and put his huge hand on the chiefs shoulder and he released the tiny girl quickly and said sorry to the Suqah, Spelsa giggled while catching her breath and said “meet my personal guard.”
There was no time lost as the caravan rolled to a stop in the middle of Rellekka, Suqah unloaded the supplies for the storehouse being unloaded and carried to the build site, in the time it was unloaded the Suqah had undone many clips and opened up the caravan into the shop it was built to be.

27-Jul-2019 15:41:56

Feb

2005

The Ham Guy

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I was still cooking away busily, after a little while Spudders calls out to him and offers the sack he was holding with the spuds of sustenance contained within. “How do you want these cooked Spudders?” I asked. Any way you want they are very versatile.
Unbreakable worked his ale magic getting ready for the feast at days end, happy in the knowledge Tonkad had created so many spots for his ale, this alone would be a profitable trade here even after all the free samples due to be given out at the feast. His thanks going to his silent partner Spelsa and her wonderful ice spells.

Unnoticed to all Ryou had slipped down from the driver’s seat and had disappeared, his usual scout, seek and destroy guard duty aided by a new person, a fine lady of high bearing and skill Kia Kaha mimicking his every move on the other side of town. These two fine warriors will only rest when the perimeter of the town is clear and enemy free.
Neither finding anything out of the ordinary, Ryou met Kia in a clearing with a small basket of food where she was grooming a wild unicorn with the greatest of care, the beast calm and clearly enjoying the treatment. Ryou coughed and made Kia aware he was there. They both enjoyed the meal with Kia's new friend eating an apple that Ryou had in the basket. The night was nearly over as these to ever alert warriors strolled into town with Kia's new pet following close behind. A fine beast and many hands bigger than the ones at Camelot.
Kia and Ryou visited my kitchen and got breakfast before they retired to beds made up for them by Spelsa's Suqah apprentice, Kia getting Spelsa's bedding she had inadvertently brought from the castle and Ryou settling for the straw bedding the yaks were eating. Ryou's affinity with animals showing as the yaks slowed their meal to allow the man to rest.

Nextitum and Ecentrah woke a few minutes apart and met to discuss the next part of the day.

27-Jul-2019 15:42:48

Feb

2005

The Ham Guy

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Bomber interrupted them and informed his Suqah had almost completed the storehouse and wanted a party of their own after the work was completed. This was agreed a well-deserved reward for such hard work as they took in the storehouses progress, only the final part of the roof was missing, 20 minutes work at best. The other business of traveling to Jatizso was discussed with Evig Faith, Spelsa, Spudders, and three of the Suqah. They would travel on the clan’s ship Victura to Jatizso to discuss treaties and claims. Chief Brundt bleary eyed and still quite possibly drunk wandered into the small groups discussion and behind him 20 clear eyed and well outfitted male and female warriors willing to go with the party waited. He addressed Ecentrah and Nexitum and pledged these fine people to help. Then promptly wandered off to see his best friend Unbreakable about some trade for a personal supply of his fine ales.

A sleek black raven flies over the garden Bomber is working in, looks up and exclaims "that doesn't look good" He drops his tools to the ground and follows the flight path of the raven into the castle. On the throne he finds King Kid Arthur removing a scroll from the ravens leg then give it a scrap of meat from his plate he was just snacking on. The raven squarked and perches on the top of his throne it seamed it was waiting for a reply. The King unferls the message and reads.

27-Jul-2019 15:43:15

Feb

2005

The Ham Guy

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"Dear Council,

News from Daemonheim. One of my patrols returned from the west (the wilderness) with only one survived out of the five. The one survivor brought bad news back, saying that he was met by an army of the undead, speaking of evil that never sleeps. After conduction research here at Daemonheim, it appears that this is an old legend. Leave the Wilderness alone, and unspeakable evils will rise. Some say it is nature itself rising, another mention Sliske and evil he left there. While the man who survived was clearly in shock, he is a trustworthy man. We need to act on this. I am afraid we can not handle this alone, The Knights of the Round Table and Arthur we require your urgent help. Maybe you have more information, and maybe you can help against a potential invasion from the dead.

Also, we must warn the Kingdoms to the east. Our politics might differ, but I am afraid if the population of Varrock falls into the ranks of the undead, there is no stopping them. They must be warned.

Daemonheim will prepare itself."

The King see's Bomber and calls him over and hands him the message while he called for writing paper, quill and ink. The items were provided and he started to write a message.

"Dear Council,

We hold council of our own in a very short time but i will be sending a patrol of own to investigate this growing evil in the Wilderness, rest assured that we will do our utmost best to either reduce numbers of this army of the dead or vanquish it completely before any of our great nations are threatened. Will sent word of what we discover as soon as we can. We prepare for WAR!

King Kid Arthur"

27-Jul-2019 15:43:55

Feb

2005

The Ham Guy

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The King rolled the message up and tied it to the ravens leg, as soon as it was tied it squarked loudly and took off at great speed for home, Bomber muttered under his breath, Undead I really hate Undead! Then nodded his head towards the King knowing what he must do he left the throne room quickly to meet with his ironmen and suqah. Bomber addresses them in a comanding voice and tells them whats going on, the ironmen stand broud and a look among them of a almost happiness to battle again on all of their faces.
Bomber called Axax, Giff and the Chief and his Chieftess of the Suqah closer, you four have a job to do. You are to head to Luna Island and gather more of the Suqar i'm afraid we are going to need them, the moment Bomber stopped talking the four span around and grabbed supplies needed for the journey and left the castle running fast for the boat to Luna Island. Giff saw his nemisis highwayman once again but left him alone seeing the man panic and run flatout into a nearby tree, the run was fast and they made good time to the village of Rellekka and the boat. Not pause to talk to Brundt the leader of the fremenicks they jumped onto the boat, the captain seeing the looks on the faces of his passengers got underway very quickly.

King Kid Arthur gathered his subjects in the main hall and told them of the coming patrol into the wilderness and what the gravity of the situation was. Ryou whispered in the King's ear telling him he would call his friends in Rellekka knowing the ironmen and the suqah were not able to stop and explain the situation. The King agreed this was good and Ryou left with Kia following, they ran past the still knocked out highwayman and laughted, Ryou saying "Giff is going to gloat about that for many weeks to come"
Tonkad returned to his rooms and took out a large chest and placed it on his workbench, gently opened it and layed out the items it contained, the purest metal a mixture of his own, two horns from a Kalphite, a bag of hydrix gems,

27-Jul-2019 15:44:50

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