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NotFishing

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Almost.

But far more dwarves were dying, and soon, a gap had been punched through the line, which promptly caused most of the remaining dwarves to break and flee into the mines. A handful remained, either out of stubbornness or self-sacrifice, but they were soon struck down.

"After them, don't let up!" Darcius shouted, pointing his bloodstained sword at the backs of those who fled.

They pursued the dwarves down into the mines. Every now and then they met pockets of resistance, in which miners and guards somehow managed to reform and make another stand, but each time they were driven back. "That's enough!" Darcius shouted at one point, raising a fist for his men to stop, and then further orders ensued.

The prisoners were rounded up and locked inside one of the warehouses on the surface. Sentries were dispatched to keep an eye on the sole path leading up the mountain from the east. Fine dwarven weapons were confiscated and taken as trophies. Food, ale, water, and black powder were stockpiled.

A barrel of black powder was brought down, to the point where Darcius first called his men to a stop, and it was promptly detonated, collapsing the tunnel and blocking it off. Another barrel was detonated further back. If the Dwarven Black Guard wished to return the way they came, they would have to dig through no less than two cave-ins. The minecart tunnel leading back to far-off Keldagrim was collapsed as well.

"Lord Daquarius, the mines are ours," Darcius reported through the crystal. Already his men were searching out places to make their beds, and a few had already helped themselves to a cask of dwarven stout.

Meanwhile, the dwarves who had escaped death or capture continued their flight through the caves, towards Falador, where they would inevitably reveal news of the outpost's capture. Beneath the gold, the Bitter Steel.

06-Apr-2019 18:52:44 - Last edited on 06-Apr-2019 19:05:43 by NotFishing

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Hell Wizard

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To Aureus' joy and delight, the group had decided to escape Falador through south, that means he will stop by his home and pack to follow them wherever they are going.

Adventure of a lifetime I suppose. It's probably time I leave home and see what's out there. Father had always said I needed to leave the comfort of Falador more.

Since everybody was ready to go, Aureus led the group southwards from the Falador City Centre and walked back to his estate the same way where they came from in the morning on the previous day when the barbarians attack.

They reached his estate right at sunrise, they were now far enough from the Falador Castle to be pursued by Sir Amik. He wouldn't risk that anyway, he needed his knights to protect his castle and city rather than chasing over a few vagabonds.

Aureus went inside his estate, bid goodbye to his butler and servants. He left enough inheritance for them to take good care of his estate. He stripped his gold crown, gold rings and jewellery and kept it in a secured safe. Instead of a gold necklace, he now wore a red amulet, given to him by an uncle who was supposed to be a wizard of some sort.

He changed into a white top and black pants. He donned on a pair of red gloves, over his hands where only one gold ring remained on his fourth finger on the right hand. Over his face, he had put on a white mask to cover himself, he thought it would be a good idea to not let anyone recognize him while being on the run.

Using a key around his neck, he opened the cabinet in his chamber where his Runite Pickaxe was locked. The very fabled Runite Pickaxe passed on to him by his father. He wiped it with a piece of silk cloth to remove the dust and wrapped it in a big piece of white cloth.

After all the preparation, he came out from his estate to the group of new friends he just made. He slipped on a utilitarian black shoes and strapped his Runite Pickaxe wrapped in a white cloth behind his back. Here for nostalgia and all the times RS has provided me with boundless imagination and creativity.

06-Apr-2019 19:02:05 - Last edited on 06-Apr-2019 19:15:02 by Hell Wizard

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Annie1227

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Annie was fascinated with Aranel‘s powers. She wanted to practice her new power but afraid to it her because she has no control of it. She said in a calm voice ,

” Oh ok. Your powers are cool. How far is the wizard tower? Why does Sir Amik want to use you and me?”

She started to followed Aureus south of Falador. They were heading to the Wizard tower. She hopes they they don’t leave her there. -Dances-

06-Apr-2019 19:05:31 - Last edited on 06-Apr-2019 19:08:11 by Annie1227

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Hell Wizard

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Aureus packed lightly, he had just a journal, some dry food and mostly gold coins in his backpack. He waved goodbye to his butler and signalled the group to start travelling.

On the road, Aureus turned to the little girl,

Hi Annie, sorry for the rudeness as I haven't spoken to you properly yet. Due to the chaotic situation in the city centre as a result of the battle just now, we haven't really got to know each other well.

The Wizards' Tower is a long distance away from here. It will probably take days. From the south of Falador we will need to continue south until we are at the junction of Port Sarim. We will pass by the South Falador Farm where we can take a rest and eat something there.

And then turning east, it will take another one or two days to reach the north of Draynor Village. Wizards' Tower is a few days southward of Draynor Village. We will pass by a lot of farms and plantations on our way there.

He took out a loaf of bread and offered it to Annie,

Here, have some food first. You will need your energy. My servant just made this. I'm going to miss this a lot.

In response to Annie's doubt, Aureus opened up about Sir Amik and himself,

Sir Amik had been the leader of the white knights for a long time, since my father's time. Recently he became the leader of Falador. I knew him for long. He was always demanding of our family, wanting more golds to fund his war. But I guess he was just protecting us, he did a good job defending us in the Siege of Falador against the Black Knights a few years back.

He probably wanted you and Aranel because he saw both of you possessing magic. It's a rare gift, especially among the white knights. All they knew was fighting with heavy armours and slow movement. He was probably worried too, as I know that he is a person who wants to control everything, including gifts of both of you.

Here for nostalgia and all the times RS has provided me with boundless imagination and creativity.

06-Apr-2019 19:24:22 - Last edited on 06-Apr-2019 19:30:29 by Hell Wizard

Riniya

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Aranel stayed towards the back of the group as they left Falador, not speaking to anyone. She listened in as Aureus and Annie spoke about their journey ahead. Aranel played with her powers, as she was back to feeling 100%. She created balls of light and let them fade away repeatedly.

Aranel decided to keep an eye out around. She knew that there were bandits on the way to the wizards tower, and wanted to be ready in case their group got attacked. Though, with the combat training that most of the group had, she really had no cause to worry.

When will I tell them? What will they think? Will they act differently around me? Are there posters up yet this far away from Tirannwn?

It was obvious that Aranel was deep in thought about something that was bothering her.

There isn't one.

06-Apr-2019 19:30:28

George Rozas

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The plan was settled after a few more minutes of discussion, with the group seemign to prefer his plan - to head South, and pass by the port then go through Draynor to reach the Wizard's Tower. The man in gold, Aureus, chose to accompany thm as well after asking they swing by his home so he could gather supplies. Garrett, in the midst of the discussion, looked over each person who chose to come along. An elf, a little girl, a tall teenager, a noble and a washed up sailor. Quite the ragtag bunch they formed, though frankly he had no idea what the endgame here even was. Still, he'd be happy just leaving the city for now.

Things just about seemed to be wrapped up and ready for them to leave when - in the midst of talking to Annie about her supposed magic - Aranel turned to Garrett and said something that visibly took him aback. The way she spoke to him about 'his' magic, as if it were matter of fact that he even possessed magic in the first place, left no room for him to think she meant anything else. Somehow, she knew something he hadn't revealed.

Imperceptibly his expression darkened, but even if anyone had been watching closely it was an uncertain thing - more of a twitch than something they could really place. The next instant he was smiling, albeit it was more strained than earlier, the sailor averting his gaze slightly.

" That... Ain't a talk for here, " He said, quieter than he had been, and clearly not seeming to be comfortable discussing such a thing. It wasn't clear why. " Besides, everyone can use magic - just need'a bunch of those runestones and a little trainin', boom, balls of fire! "

Any further discussion seemed to have been stifled as Aureus effectively shuffled them off to get to his estate. Garrett didn't resist, walking in silence much of the way with his expression thoughtful - distracted, even. I am Inferi.

06-Apr-2019 19:31:01

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Hell Wizard

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The group arrived at the south Falador gate shortly after they left Aureus' estate. The guards stopped the group and asked for identification.

But Aureus quickly removed his mask and the guards instantly recognized him.

Aureus, where are you going with your friends? Heading south? Its nice to be able to leave the city once in a while. I wish I could leave the city easily like you and the rest. I have to always stay here and uphold my commitment as the town guard of Kingdom of Asgarnia. Anyway you heard of the battle that broke out in the city centre? The barbarian attack? I heard it was bloody but luckily we defended the city.

Another guard, visibly older and rather weak said,

You know I wish I could go to the frontlines and fight the barbarians head on. I used to be an adventurer, a great fighter just like your friend, but I took an arrow to the knee, and now I am ordered to guard his boring entrance of South Falador. All that passes through are peasants and farmers, with occasional adventurers. I can't fight like I used to be anymore.

The guard tried to squeeze the muscular arm of Garrett as he was speaking.

Aureus just nodded his head and patted on the guards' shoulder without saying anything. Although one of the guards was tempted to reveal Aranel under the hood, in the end, they did not ask for any passage documents or stop the group out of respect for Aureus and his friends. After all, he has been quite well-known in this part of Falador and the guards had attended some of his banquets before.

Sir Amik has not realised that we are gone yet. He hasn't ordered for our capture or travel ban to leave the city yet. We better get going faster.

They hurriedly left the city and by noon they were already quite a distance south from Falador. Here for nostalgia and all the times RS has provided me with boundless imagination and creativity.

06-Apr-2019 19:45:11 - Last edited on 07-Apr-2019 07:56:38 by Hell Wizard

Riniya

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Aranel passed through the gate semi-easily with the rest of her group. She noticed that Garrett had been silent like she. She moved closer to him as they walked, deciding to put her own inner thoughts to bed for now.

"Are you okay? After I mentioned you have magic you seem.. off."

She laughed softly.

"I guess thats an odd thing to say though, Since I dont really know you."

She continued to create and allow to disappear balls of light in her palm, watching for his reaction to her magic.

There isn't one.

06-Apr-2019 19:50:43

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2023

Hell Wizard

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A few miles south of the Falador gate is as far as Aureus has ever been in his life. He then went to the middle of the group to let either Aranel or Garrett take the lead of the group since they probably know more about what's ahead and which way to go. Aureus would stay in the centre of the group and followed them wherever they were going.

Aureus' mask:

((I will just follow the group if I stop posting)) Here for nostalgia and all the times RS has provided me with boundless imagination and creativity.

06-Apr-2019 19:58:06 - Last edited on 06-Apr-2019 20:08:19 by Hell Wizard

NotFishing

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Joric Ironfist

"And where are ye lot off to!?"

There was a rapid clanking as a metal-clad dwarf came scurrying after them, armour glinting in the sun, only slowing his pace when he came close. "Name's Joric Ironfist," he introduced himself. "I 'eard a bit of your conversation. I suppose you could say that things have gone south?" The dwarf laughed at his own joke, and then smiled at Garrett and Aranel. "I'm 'eading the same way. Want some company to brighten yer travels?" Beneath the gold, the Bitter Steel.

06-Apr-2019 20:17:49 - Last edited on 06-Apr-2019 20:19:34 by NotFishing

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