Fable: The Ties that Bind (RP Thread)

[Haylie]

The wasps all fall rather easily. Crimson doesn't look at all impressed, Scarlet is breathing a sigh of relief, and Katt is yawning again.

Several other students, including Cletus's drinking buddies, fall in behind the other two, brandishing weapons of all shapes, sizes, and colors. The woods seem quiet for the moment.

[Shadowmaster]

Lyon looks around. "If wasps are all that's in here, then this shouldn't be too tough." he says.

OOC: Sorry for lack of activity. Been a bit busy as of late.

[Haylie]

"Oh, trust me, kid: There's lots more than wasps in these woods. There's Bandits and Balverines, and even the occasional Troll. I certainly don't envy the Traders 'round here." Despite these chilling words, a smile is plastered on Crimson's face.

A howl is heard off in the distance, to the south. Perhaps a chance for a challenge?

[Kris_Roth]

Aloena finishes healing Cletus up when she hears the howling..."Wh-what was that?" She hoped to not so afraid around these boys as she seems to be the only girl in this group...

[Shadowmaster]

"It was, more than likely, a Balverine." Lyon says. "Could be troublesome to deal with."

[Kris_Roth]

Aloena nods..."Then I will stay back and heal you while you go fight it...j-just don't get bit by one. I hear you will transform into one if you are bitten....do we have any ranged attackers here, or all of you melee combatants?"

[muffinstud]

Cletus pops his neck. "Well, since it's in our way, we'll have to make do without one. Unless you know how to use lightning or something. Or if you have something made out of silver." He nods towards Aloena. "Thanks for the fix-up there, lass."

[Haylie]

The howl sounds again, slightly louder this time. It's definately the same one, so it must be on the move. Several screams can be heard this time, as well.

[muffinstud]

Cletus gets rigid when he hears the screams. "We've got to help them! Come on!" He bolts in the direction of the balverine attack.

[Kris_Roth]

Aloena shakes her head..."All I have is my healing spells, my iron mace, and just please protect me, okay? I'm more of a healer." She heads off to help heal up Cletus. She blushes a bit as Cletus acknowledges her healing abilities.

[Haylie]

A running Trader nearly plows headlong into Cletus as he rounds a corner. He immediately drops to his knees and begins begging.

"Please, kind sir! Yeh've got teh help us! Th-there's a Balverine attackin' our convoy! It's already killed three of us! Please!"

[muffinstud]

Cletus doesn't meet the trader's eyes, rather looking ahead to see if he can find the balverine. "Don't fret now. We'll take proper care of that monster." He makes a "follow me" motion to Aloena with his hand and moves towards what sounds like the action.

[Kris_Roth]

Aloena follows Cletus after the Trader scurries off to hide after announcing the location of the Balverine attack..."Get ready..." She begins to summon some healing magic to heal anyone during the Balverine encounter/altercation.
"Sir, are you okay? Were you bit by the monster? We'll take it out, and show you it's body as proof of our good deed."

[Haylie]

The Trader cowers for a moment. "I-I-I'll be fine, I don' think I was bit. Just go an' kill that thing!"

What Cletus runs into is the back of a rather large Balverine ripping apart another Trader. He's quite obviously dead. The Balverine doesn't turn around, being a bit occupied.

[Kris_Roth]

Aloena sees the Balverine and freezes in terror..."Look Out, Behind you!" She warns Cletus, knowing she just alerted the Balverine to their presents. "All right. Take it down, and watch for it's teeth and claws!"