Disturbance in the Dark Woods

Quin_Larien_Halfling · Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:40 pm

Quin laughs at Malek's joke then she went back to her own little world, back in the forest when he kissed her. She shook herself mentally and brought herself back. Quin was around friends, but she feared for the drow still hunting for her. She had to tell him she needs to go... at first light.

She stands up and and says to all, "Please excuse me. I am going to go rest." But the direction was clear, Quin was headed outdoors. Once she opened the doors she needed a place to be alone, even away from Lightning. She looked to the walls and found a nice quiet spot in the shadows, so she spread her wings and took off. Once she landed she sat cross legged and closed her eyes as she meditated under the starry night sky. She felt the wind blowing around her as her long silvery white hair danced around.

She opened her eyes as they glowed when she swore she spotted something bout 60 feet away and it was hidden well. She stayed where she is for if she made any movement, it would attack. This figure was not a friendly one, and she could tell it was a ranger. She was not ready....

Malek · Post by **Malek** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:00 pm

Malek nods to Quin as she leaves. He would have directed her to the guest lodgings, but he could tell that that's not what she had in mind. He's not worried about her running off, but the forest is by no means safe. He pardoned himself from the table. He stood and walked outside, and he warned those who could hear him, "There's about to be bright light." With that, he called upon the magic bestowed upon him by the current lord of he forest and set a dancing lights spell at specific points around the palace, bathing the area in light.

Quin_Larien_Halfling · Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:06 am

Frantic with the flash of light coming towards the front of the palace, Quin shot up and spread her wings to fly down... Just then an arrow went through her open wing and she went down hard. Hurt and angry she got up and looked to Malek with tears, she heard Lightning thundering to her.

Quin jumps to the top of the wall as she is unable to fly, blood pours from her wing as it stains the feathers. She holds her hand out and a magical bow comes visible as it glows. Quin chants an illuminating spell and followed by the arrow as big as she is. Light shooting out of all directions aimed to the now scared dark figure. Her eyes glowing as the stars as she releases the arrow and hits the mark. A scream comes from the figure till nothing could be heard.

She jumps off the wall and lands on her feet, but will so much lose of blood she falls. Quin gets up shaky and runs to the fallen figure... She gasps as it was her fear come true. It was a scout of the same member of the drow who attacked her family. And he used an enchanted arrow as she had... for she was loosing so much blood from one wound. She calapsed over the dead drow, Lightning busted through the gates to her already passed out body....

Malek · Post by **Malek** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:36 am

Malek sees the drow body. He roars as he runs to Quin. He carefully turns her over, and inspects the wound. After looking at the wound and detirmining it safe, he snapped off the sharp part of the arrow and gingerly pulled it out. He started a healing spell as Athariel and Melari came through the front entrance.

Quin_Larien_Halfling · Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:28 am

Something was not right as she lay there lifeless in his arms, Lightning came over and looked at her. He got excited and reared up almost knocking Malek over. It was almost like Lightning was scared, he has seen this happen once when Quin's father knocked her unconscious in a sparring match. Her eyes glowed like the stars and her powers increased a 100 fold, just like tonight he thought. But, once out she had opened her eyes and they still glowed but she was still unconscious. If she wakes up she will tear down anything and anyone in her path. Quin will not know who is friend or foe.

Lightning spoke to Malek saying what he has seen with Quin in the past. "That she has a power with in her that she nor no one could explain. It is deadly and dangerous and believes that is why the Drow are hunting her or even to take her alive. This power is like from the Gods themselves go through her when she is wounded. Yet it is not a bad wound if it was just a normal arrow, since it was an enchanted one it is a different story. It made her lose a lot of blood, enough for her to lose consciousness. I believed it was done on purpose to destroy everyone here. I do not think I will beable to hold her on my own, last time almost killed me." Lightning showed where the scar was where she had hit him with an arrow. "You must get her conscious before her..."

Quin's eyes open and are brighter then the full moon, yet have a vague look as she lays in Malek's arms.....

Avin Jingzu · Post by **Avin Jingzu** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:07 pm

*groans* i can restrain her

"maybe" but it is not going to be fun for either of us, not fun at all, in fact it's going to be downright painful on my part. *looks at lightning* tell me is she magic proof in her "super" form, or is that form at all based on magic, and if it is is that magic vital to keep her living? hurry before she wakes up and kills malek!

IC: i have a contigency plan in case she does wake up and starts a rampage i teleport myself and the rest of the party away and if that fails... well we all have legs so we start running

Quin_Larien_Halfling · Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:53 pm

Lightning looked on his best friend and notices something different. "She... she is different from the time so long ago. She looks to be somewhat conscious." Lightning is unsure if that is a good thing or not... but they were bout to find out he though.

Before Malek could react Quin knock over him as the energy started to move around her visibly as if a storm was coming in fast. She started to float in the air as the energy pushed back everyone to the ground... then something happened with in her...

The vague look changed to being very much alert, but her eyes did not turn to normal as she looked into Malek's eyes as he was sitting on the ground. As soon as she remembered what had happened she looked around her and seeing that she was in a dangerous state of mind.

As Quin landed on the ground, it was obviously visible she had tears as she looked way from the group and started to run deep into the forest. Leaving everyone behind she knew she needed to get back to normal before she could ever think of returning.....if it was even possible after what had happened........Maybe she thought, just maybe he can help her control this power with in. For this is the first time she did not destroy or hurt anyone... There is hope for her yet she started to smile as she put more distance between her and her new friends.......

Avin Jingzu · Post by **Avin Jingzu** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:28 pm

*groan's again* *sigh* oh great not again *reach's into a pouch and takes out a statue of himself and casts a spell onto it which causes the staue to grow and come to life* "whew that takes a lot out of me (OOC:...I"M A MAGE I CAN DO THESE THINGS! IF ANYONE WANTS PROOF THEY SHOULD IM ME!) now then" *describes what happened and tells the statue to keep an eye on quin. statue casts fly and takes off while Nathan turns to malek to help him up* "let's see if she comes back this time." *Sigh's again*

Malek · Post by **Malek** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 4:25 am

OOC: Nobody post until Ix'chimewhateverhernameis posts again. It's not fair to her for us to go on and on, page after page while she can't post.

IC: Malek thanks Nathan for helping him up. "Call the statue back, my friend. I trust Quin enough to know that she is coming back. In the meantime, Lightning, you are welcome to stay here while Quin collects herself. Also, if everyone is feeling up to it, I'd like to check out what's going on in the cellar." Malek stands and pauses for a moment, looking in the direction where Quin ran off. "May Eilistraee guide your path safely back to me." With a final nod he heads inside and to the cellar door.

Once there, he leans in to listen at the door. He hears voices, they are faint but he can hear them. They are the voices of drow. When Athariel arrives, he shares this news with him. "I can tell by their conversation that they are after Quin. I plan to give them a rude awakening, followed by brutally kicking them out. Do you all agree?"

Ix'Chimalxochitzin · Post by **Ix'Chimalxochitzin** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:04 pm

OOC: Thanks

. Ix or Maya will do though

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IC:

Maya had remained mostly on the background during the feast, sharing some of the food with the smaller animals of the forest, though she had stood ready with a healing spell prepared almost immediately after recognising the scream for what it was. Any Drow, exiled or not, would be able to identify a dying scream from another, much like the sounds of combat. After all, their lives depended on being able to tell the signs.

- "Umm... I don't really get it, but i think i'll join as well..."

She looked around, making sure no one was close enough to overhear her before walking closer to Malek. The thought of fighting made her nervous, but she figured the safest place to be would be amongst those that would be doing the actual fighting, rather than hiding in a bush somewhere.

- "Malek? Could you... try not to kill anyone? Please?"

She glanced at the corpse again, taking a relieved breath when she failed to recognise the House symbols. A Lesser House, maybe, and one not affilated to her own. Had Quin's attacker been part of her own House, there'd likely be more people, perhaps even her siblings. The thought of having to take on her own brothers and sisters made her shudder, and she couldn't help but feel cold all of a sudden...

Quin_Larien_Halfling · Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:45 am

Not too far into the forest, a drow warrior landed in front of Quin. She stopped but maybe 20 feet away from him. Then, three more popped up.. they seemed to be coming out of the wood work she thought. By the time they stopped there was bout thirty five surrounded her. Her eyes still glowing and the rage flowing through her, she thought to her self they are not smart. She called the power of the sun and chanted words she did not know and in her hands was a ball of light growing. Quin raised the ball above her head and the light would have blinded even a non drow, the blast threw them all back 30 yards or so.

They all got up with ease and they could see fine, then she saw it.. they all had special goggles on. Quin felt fear for just a moment then in the pit of her stomach was a need to hunt as if she was an animal. She growled in pain as she went down in a fatal position. While she was down the Drow warriors piled themselves on her and she could not run.

Light surrounded her like the touch of the Gods, transforming her slowly yet painfully, for the drow were stabbing her the whole time. A force so strong was building up with in her. Her skin grew fur, her limbs grew longer, her head formed into a wolf. with the power within blew them off as she stood as tall and big as a house. The Drow all backed up at the sight of her, then all began to attack once more and rope and chain her down.

Quin was shocked by the change and could not do nothing fast enough. She was caught but she did not fight much hoping they would not cut her chances just yet on escape. The don't seem to be killing her... they want her to attack innocent creatures and people. After they were done she smiled to herself, she can still get free if needed, but she would wait and see what will happen next.

They were celebrating and having a grand time, eating and drinking not thinking of what they were saying. One said, "I hope the others by the palace hurry up so we can go home after chasing this drow and his family for years and finally taking their life. Just getting the daughter was a pain. Lolth will be proud to have the child alive. But those troublesome moon elves they would dare take one of ours.. as if he really cared for a drow." His friend said..."You mean half drow she is a mutt after all.. I mean she has wings, no honorable drow has flight in their history."

A growl came but instead she looked to the moon as best she could and howled a lonely and sad cry, it rang through the night and carried the distance to the palace. Quin sent a message through the wind to Malek hoping he understands there is trouble near the palace. "Malek your endanger, get out of the palace and run! I can't do nothing just yet as I have been caught by a few drow... but I sense their numbers are much greater than a handful." She growled as the drow came back to see what was the noise....

Avin Jingzu · Post by **Avin Jingzu** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:42 am

OOC:*grumble* nothing for an honest mage to do here *sigh* oh well

IC: maya, right? do me a favor and hold on to this amulet it has a built in sheilding spell so you should be safe from most spells ok?
(OOC:it's basically a brooch of sheilding turned into an amulet)
And now malek what do we do about quin? if you even consider forgeting about her i'll kill you myself then resurrect you so quin can have her turn before i kill you again!

Malek · Post by **Malek** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:17 pm

After recieving the message, Malek's face changed from serious to contemplative. After Nathan's comment, his eyes snapped back into focus as he looked at Nathan. "I'm surprised at you Nathan. I thought you were a better judge of character." Malek made his way into the throne room, beckoning the others to follow. He made his way to the end of the hall, where the thrones were. The area was dark, and one could barely see without magical aid. As he appproached, the area lit up. When he stood before the king's throne, he stopped. He then turned to face his companions. He drew Snow Leopard and raised it high above his head, "I, Malek Tarynmoth, prince of Elwesoron, do claim my place as Lord and Ruler of this forest." His voice changed from solemn and controlled to a blasting roar that spoke of power, wisdom, and passion. "I reclaim this forest kingdom...FOR ELWESOROOOOOOON!!!!!!!" With that, the entire palace lit up, the paths and streets in the forest were flooded with light, and, most importantly, the ancient traps in the cellar and in the forest sprang back to life. After a moment, in which the entire world seemed to hold its breathe, Malek moved towards the window closest to the direction from which he'd heard the wolf call. He opened it, drew his swords, and without a moments hesitation he leaped through it. He landed and rolled out of his fall. He came out of his roll sprinting. Sprinting towards what mattered most.

Quin_Larien_Halfling · Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:53 am

"Hey! What is with the noise? You think you are going to be saved by these worthless elves? Ha!! That will be the day." Said the warrior to Quin.

Quin's eyes lit like blue flames as she started to fight the chains... then a message was sent by the spirits of the wind... "Malek" she whispered, "You did it, I knew you would take what was once yours, my friend." The strength with in her grew much stronger yet as she continued to pull on the chains and ropes.

The Drow dancing around the fire stopped along with the music as they saw Quin start to glow as bright as the moon. "Hey! What is she doing?!" Shouted a few of the drow. "She is trying to escape!" Said the Captain in charge. "Stop her before she frees her self you fools!!!"

A growl comes from her as she a frees her rear leg and kicks an attacking drow. Killing him as he hits a tree on impact. Quin snaps the ropes slowly but surely... Then she paused and was her mistake as she sensed him coming... "Malek, No!" She cried out as she felt a sword into her side. Almost a roar came out as she broke the last of the chains...

Malek · Post by **Malek** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:40 am

Malek heard her scream, but he saw the sword go into her side. The last rational thought he has was 'kill them'. Those with sensetive eyes might have seen him get even faster as he charged the bastard who had stabbed her. Those without saw an after image of Malek and a headless drow. He was no longer a disciplined and passionate warrior, he was now an enraged omen of death...he was fighting perfection. If someone could have seen through his eyes, then they would have seen everything in slow motion...except for Malek. He moved easily twice as fast as his enemies. He saw things differently, as well. Exposed targets were a bright red to him, the more vital the target, the brighter the red. He hit almost all of them. A drow got a gash through the large vein on his neck, another lost her eyes due to a vicious cut from his sword. A few hits got in. A gash on his forehead, a nick on his left shoulder. These stung, biut would not slow him down...not until Quin was safe would he allow such things as pain and exhaustion to exist. Another dark elf died as Malek's left hand nilarn left his chest. At the same time, he cut off the hand of another drow.