Struggle. *Open to all*

[Logan2]

Tankoran did wait a little while and then his walked up to Fona.

"I need to find out what happend and for that I need to talk to the wounded woman."

"Absolutly no," objected Fona. "She is much to weak and needs rest. And you should be in the village looking for survivers and not here."

Tankoran again raised his hand so the old healer could see the burning scale, sigil of the MageJudges in his palm. "I really need to talk to her."

Fonas face showed her contempt. "It is allways the same with your kind. You show your hand and expect that everyone follows your orders. But the fact stands, she needs rest. You have to wait untill she wakes up."

Tankoran shrugged his shoulders. He certainly could force his way to the wounded woman but he was not yet ready to make Fona even more angry and so he left, mounted his horse and rode to the village.

 

[LadyFairy]

Johann nodded to Lorne. "Of course, I will lend what aid I can" He let his robe fall back into place, coverig his blade, before following the warrior woman to the wounded guard.

"I fear I have found no other survivors. You, this guard, and the mounted lady watching me from afar are the only living beings I have met since I arrived here"

Johann knelt by the guard and looked him over. "He is near death, I would say. Do you know any healers?"

Aye i know where a healer can be found. She lives not far from this place. The sooner we get him back to her the better. I have stablized his wounds enough for the trip. Lorne said. Looking over her sholder she was about to whistle for her horse to come closer when she saw the young woman from earler holding not only its rains but her own as well.

Seeing the girls nerviousness Lorne smiled moving so that she could see everyone to give her a sence of security, in knowing that Lorne was keeping her eyes open, and gently said. Its alright girl. Forgive me for not getting your name sooner, but i need you to bring my horse closer if your able. It would be better on this one if we dont have to move him overly much.

 

[Lotharian]

((Until my character could be to the point of being considered really 'concious' again, he's going to basically just be NPC and very near death-ish. Don't worry, I've not forgotten you ))

 

[BriefcaseRonin]

(( Hope it's not too late to join? I think I'll try playing a guy this time. ))

Erac grunted as he slowly pushed several peices of debris off of himself, his whole body ached and that was proof enough that he was alive. He pushed himself up against the remains of a house, looking down at himself. His Militia uniform was ruined, most of it bloody, wether his or someone else's, he wasn't sure.

He slowly pushed himself to his feet, straining to stay up until he used his sword as a walking stick. He wasn't sure how far he could get but he was going to have to find some sort of help. It was then that he noticed the path out of the town. He had heard rumors of a healer of some sort deep in the woods, but had never believed them. Now was the time to believe.

He kept his mind off the pain, hobbling with the help of his sword down the path. Sweaty, bloody, tired, hungry, thirsty, all of these were how he felt. Indications that he was alive, or in the abyss, "Hello! Is anyone out here?! Hello!"

 

[blackopal19]

jasmine smiled softly as she let the woman's horse go. It obediently came tto the side of it's mistress.

She was about to offer help to lift the fallen guard when she heard a shout. Turning she tried to locate it but couldn't. She knew it didn't come from the village. SOmeone must be trying to walk to the outsider's hut.

"I think someone else is trying to find a healer. "

 

[LadyFairy]

Hearing the girls words after getting the fallen guard up onto the back of her horse. Holding him steady while she replyed If you think your up to it scout them out and let them know help is on the way, but be careful.. Here take this. Lorne handed her a small dagger so that she had some protection.

Looking over to Johann she asked. Will you go with her while i take him to the healers hut. She may need help if the person is badly wounded. She can lead the way to the healers hut, if you dont arrive shortly then i will come back for you, but i need to move quickly with this one or i fear we will loose him.

Mounting up behind the guard she slid her arm around his waist to keep him from falling to the ground while she waited for a reply.

 

[blackopal19]

"I have my own,"

Jasmine replied, showing the short but jeweled dagger hidden in the warhorse's tack. She quickly mounted, and gave her horse a pat on the neck.

"I shall look, and return to the healer's place. "

She gave Johann a smile as her warhorse delicatly made his way through the rubbage. She was quite able to take care of herself. Let this Johann keep up with her if he wished to follow.

 

[Screech]

Johann nodded as the woman calling herself Lorne suggested he go with the other woman. He smiled politely. "Of course I shall lend her aid". Giving a farewell bow, he turned and followed the other woman as her large and powerful horse made it's way through the rubble

Johann made his way to the side of the mounted woman. "Forgive me, but I must ask for your name. If I am to lend aid, I must know to whom it is being lent to"

 

[LadyFairy]

Lorne nodded and road as quickly as she dared with the guard infront of her on the horse making her way back to the healers hut. On the way she slowed seeing the man who had arrived with the girl heading out.

Ridding closer to him she called out. Hail.. i've another wounded and there may be more. The girl and another man named Johann are searching for another. Please see what you can do to help them. I am taking this one to the healer he dosnt have much time.

Urging her horse forward once more she road to the hut and dismounted. Calling out so Fona would open the door for her she got the guard down from her horse as carefuly as she was able due to his weght.

Fona opend the door and came out to help her when she saw Lorne with the guard. Take his feet.. I'll get him under the arms We can put him on the cot in the living room. There are others as well they will be along shortly.

Once they had him inside Lorne took over his care while Fona checked on the other wounded upstairs. Not wanting to waist more time by removing her cloak she once again knelt by his side and placed her hands on his wounds healing him from the inside out.

Lorne sat back once she was done much of her own energy depleted. He still had minor wounds, bruses, scrapes a few cuts that she had bound with save and bandages. He would need to rest for a few days, but other wise would be alright.

Standing she removed her cloak hanging it once again on the peg. Moving outside long enough to wash the blood, and soot from her hands and face. Her long white hair falling down her back in a braid.

Wetting down a cloth she rang it out, and carried it back inside along with a bucket of water so that she could wash his body much as Fona had done for the others in her care.

Lorne moved to his side and gently removed his clothing glad to see that he was resting much easer. It was hard for Lorne to keep her eyes from other areas of the guards anatomy as she carefuly washed him but she did her best not to think about it as she finnished her task.

Covering him with a blanket she took the bucket back outside to dump it and refilled it with fresh water knowing they would need it for the rest of the wounded. Entering the house once more she noticed Fona checking the guard and tensed waiting. You did good Lorne.. I know you dont like to use your gift, but if you hadnt he would have died. Lorne nodded and hugged Fone before sitting down near the guard to await the others arrivel.

 

[blackopal19]

Jasmine slowed her steed to a halt, feeling rather guilty.

"I'm Jasmine. Like the flower."

She offered a smile to the man named Johann. She scooted forward on the saddle.

"Would you like to ride? It will go much faster if you do."

 

[shadowoftheheart]

"Hello?"

Amanda had awoken, and felt much better. Now, she was feeling a little jittery about being alone. She sat up slowly, glancing around fearfully for Vendel warriors before realizing that she was safe, at least for now.

She stood up, also slowly, and began to wander slowly, carefully in her bare feet. Her body was still sore nearly everywhere, but she didn't want to be alone.

 

[Lotharian]

When he felt the warmth of the healing. The warmth of life within him, he let himself go and fall into that darkness that was trying to well up and take him. It was strange really. It felt like he was falling though he knew was staying still. This was really his first being unconcious. It was... an interesting experience.

When he came to, though groggy, he was on the steed of a great warrior woman. Had one of the Valkyries come to take this young warrior? He had not been very brave. But it couldn't be. He still felt the searing pain of his wounds. He felt the jolts from the horse moving along. But soon enough, that darkness on the frame of his vision rushed in again. And once more he was falling.

The next time Arnas awoke, he was laying in a bed. His wounds didn't hurt as much but he was still really weak. He still was suffering from a lot of blood loss. How long had he been out? Weeks? Months? Arnas tried to sit up with a groan. Nothing.

He looked about. The place was simple. Maybe someone took him to their home nearby after finding him near death? Or maybe it was the Hag that legend said lived in the woods that took the souls of young men for her sick purposes? Was Arnas to be his next victim!?!

There was nothing he could do yet. He just had to lay there and pray for the best.

 

[Logan2]

Logan had watched the happenings in the ruined village from afar and knew that there where more survivers. He needed to find out how many raiders there where and if they had taken anything with them so he needed to ask the survivers. They would all come back to the old healers house and even thought she didn't like him very much he had to return.

He guided his horse back to the hut and entered it again.

Currently Fona was nowhere to be seen, he guessed she was out collecting herbs or something. He heard slight steps so he entered the guest room. The boy was till asleep but the wounded woman was up.

"Hello," he said. "I see you are feeling better again." he motioned for the main room so the sleep of the boy wouldn't be distrubed. "Perhaps you would like something to eat, the old healer has some soup that we can heat again."

 

[Screech]

Johann smiled and nodded at Jasmine. "Thank you for the offer. I accept" With supprising ease Johann mounted the large warhorse and sat behind Jasmine, his body close to hers due to the lack of space. He put his hand on her waist for stability.

"So. Jasmine. Was this place your home?"

Johann scanned the burned out houses to the left and right as he spoke, hoping to spot another survivor

 

[blackopal19]

Jasmine shivered a bit as the man mounted behind her. She then turned the warhorse down the main path of the village, which because of all the rubble was the easiest to get to the path in the hills, from which she was sure she had heard something.

"It used to be. But no longer."

She tensed a bit as she felt the mans hand on her waist, but chose to try to ignore it.

 

[Screech]

Johann nodded. "Yes. It would be difficult to live here now..."

Glancing off down one of the roads, Johann breifly caught the glimpse of a man moving. It was only a passing glance, so he could not identify who the man was, or how injured the man was.

"Pull your warhorse round, Jasmine. I think I saw someone..."

 

[blackopal19]

she pulled the steed to a sudden stop. Then deftly, the great warhorse spun around lightly and she guided it forward at a faster pace. The horse was smooth, picking his way between smoldering debri.

They reached the spot. Jasmine looked for the movement, unsure.

 

[shadowoftheheart]

Logan had watched the happenings in the ruined village from afar and knew that there where more survivers. He needed to find out how many raiders there where and if they had taken anything with them so he needed to ask the survivers. They would all come back to the old healers house and even thought she didn't like him very much he had to return.

He guided his horse back to the hut and entered it again.

Currently Fona was nowhere to be seen, he guessed she was out collecting herbs or something. He heard slight steps so he entered the guest room. The boy was till asleep but the wounded woman was up.

"Hello," he said. "I see you are feeling better again." he motioned for the main room so the sleep of the boy wouldn't be distrubed. "Perhaps you would like something to eat, the old healer has some soup that we can heat again."

Amanda glanced at the sleeping boy, and nodded.

"Yes ... thank you."

She watched the man carefully. She didn't recognize him, and she shivered slightly in fear: strange men had attacked the village, had taken her, and her trust was low. She followed him only because he was in the Healer's hut, and therefore apparently trusted by her.

"Do ... do you know where is the Lady that saved me? I ... I wish to thank her."

She glanced down at her feet, shifting uneasily.

 

[LadyFairy]

Lorne watched as the ArchMage came back into the house not seeming to see her as he headed up the stairs to the room's above. Lorne rose and followed him stepping inside the bedroom as he begain talking to the injured girl.

Seeing the fear in the girls eyes Lorne said. I think you should leave .. this girl has been saverly wounded, and missused by men. You are only scaring her. Awncering the girls question Lorne smiled at her and said. She will return shortly she went to help save others who may still be alive in the village.

Hearing Fona behind her Lorne moved out of the way and let her pass heading back down the stairs knowing that Fona could handle herself, and would call her if she truly needed aid.

A gron told Lorne as she came down the stairs that the guard was awake. Moving over to his side as he looked around she leaned forward and layed her hand gently but firmly on the guard's sholder to keep him from rising. Its alright your safe now. My name is Lorne....

 

[Screech]

Johann deftly dismounted from the warhorse, landing lightly on the ground. His hand flashed inside his traveller's robed, and drew out his sword. Slowly, he made his way forward, holding his weapon in the style of a practiced warrior.

Rounding the corner of a burned out building that, according to the sign, used to be an inn, Johann saw Erac slumped against the side of a building. Breathing a sigh of releif that it wasn't a lingering looter, he put his blade away, and started to approach.

"Hail sir! Are you injured?"

 

[blackopal19]

Hearing the sigh of releif and the call, Jasmine guided her horse around the corner incase it needed to be used to transport wounded. She lightly bounced off the steed as she saw Erac, dagger still hidden in the intricate saddlery of her mount.

 

[Lotharian]

He saw her come over, the woman from before. The Valkyrie.

"Is it right for one to feel such pain in the afterlife?" Arnas asked, his voice all too serious. "Or do I still dwell in the world of the living?"

Arnas said, his eyes looking up at her still through some of the haze of pain and unconciousness and blood loss that was on his body and mind.

 

[shadowoftheheart]

Lorne watched as the ArchMage came back into the house not seeming to see her as he headed up the stairs to the room's above. Lorne rose and followed him stepping inside the bedroom as he begain talking to the injured girl.

Seeing the fear in the girls eyes Lorne said. I think you should leave .. this girl has been saverly wounded, and missused by men. You are only scaring her. Awncering the girls question Lorne smiled at her and said. She will return shortly she went to help save others who may still be alive in the village.

She nodded to the woman.

"Thank you. He ... he did say there was soup."

Fona arrived, as the other woman left.

"Yes child, there is soup."

Fona looked her over very closely.

"Come then, you have gained strength very quickly. I will help you down and get food for you. Sir, give her space to breathe."

Fona helped Amanda down the stairs, giving the other man a quick glare.

 

[Logan2]

Tankoran threw Lorne an angry look as she told him to leave. Nobody told a MageJudge what to do, but he would let her get away with that, since she was only concerned. As Lorne left and Fona returned he knew he had to wait a while longer for answers.

"Sir, give her space to breathe." the old healer told him and he did so, following both women at a distance down the stairs. As they arrived in the main room he sat a bit away from them but kept his eyes on Amanda.

"I know this is a hard time for you, but those who did it need to be brought to justice. I need to know a bit more about them and where they went and if they took anything." He leaned forward and laid the tips of his fingers together. "You see, I'm following them for quite some time and I wish to catch them before they can do anything else. One of them is a magician and he obscures their path so I have to guess where they went, it would help me if you can tell me anything, it even could prevent another disaster like this."

 

[LadyFairy]

Lorne listened to the conversation around her as the others made their way down the stairs to eat.

Smiling down at the guard she awncered his question. You are indeed in the land of the living my friend, and are in need of much rest. Most of your wounds are healed and you are weak from blood loss. Rising she moved into the kitchen and got a bowl of broth.

Brining the bowl back over to the guard she said. If your feeling up to it i've brought you some broth from the stew. It will help you regain your strenght.