Micro #22
09 августа 1999 |
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AD & D - Ragnata History (part two).
History Ragnata. (Part Two) Our powerful cleric made the door himself flew over her, then jumped into the room bard and I looked carefully. Just in time to see the attacking skeletons and bounce back. They scratched Shata, but here again he waved his five-star symbol and skeletons were scattered in the dust. Before this there was one interesting thing: Rose is just plunged his sword into the ribs skeleton and thus jerked, as if his of the hit. I looked: "Yes, it was transforming magic, like all the same. Rosa, you know what's under the action of some sort ... - There came a distant rumble, which is half a minute verse. - Some kind of spell? -Well ... Yes, probably, what? -A is not accidentally change sex? Your name ... -No! What a stupid idea! I swear, if I saw you, would you have me ... Meanwhile, a cleric was rummaging in the bones. Here as always: if you want to help the guy, but he You throw. Judging by the atmosphere here had a bedroom. Two hundred years, so that ... Sat threw aside the rusty mace. -Well, let's go for another door? -Come on. But the door was stronger, Shat from her generally bounced like a ball, despite the his physique. However, after the first Bard hit it cracked, and then we have it dolman together. There was uhodyashschy sideways corridor, which is obliquely approached differently transition connecting the two rooms. In the western mural was partially destroyed. It was a man, showing golden sword, which he held the blade and upwards. By the way, kept carefully. But in the east room was the altar. Let me guess: this is the altar of the very God, who owned (owns) the whole temple. On the altar was the inscription: "Ask for help from God." That's just the color of the letters brings unhealthy association with clotted blood. Cleric did not understand what kind of God, and I, no matter how tried, could recall only a picture of Books: people with symbols of the sword fight against the servants Alorsta. I remembered a comment and, worst of all, I do not know the name of this god. Were in this room are two oddities which we are concerned: firstly, on the altar was not a speck of dust, which produces strange impression on the background of the defeat that we have seen in other areas. And secondly, before the altar lay a bunch of dust in the form of the human body. We have become uncomfortable and, although the dust in the magical band does not radiate, we all quickly left room and went into the cave. There we waited for a surprise: the second, the south, the door was open, and Jason, it seems, was not. Search for an invisible magician - not an easy work, so we shouted: -Jason! Where are you? -Here I am! Along the corridor directly, then right, then left. Generally speaking, the forks were not there, and we would and so will not get lost. So, we saw another spacious cave with a lake in center. It was cool, even chilly, on the opposite bank of the dripping water. And in the lake (ie, little lake: the entire cave was 20 x 30 yards, and the "lake" was just great puddle) floated the bodies of four kobolds and Two men, covered with many small wounds. Rose pulled them closer, and I I saw that people like the Rangers: the They were the remnants of leather jackets, long bows, Boom ... The lake water looked normal, but the taste of her no one tried - there Still kobolds swim. Finally, the bard had found his secret door - all she would not let him rest. In the west wall of the cave after a little clearing of the stones showed a fairly tolerable passage. A little we saw the right door. Knocking it got to the weapons: there were swords, bows and arrows, daggers (which I took myself to use them because nobody else could), the remains of four kozhanok and one coat of mail with all the same symbol - all, as Jason said, not magic. Yes, had to believe him, because my magical vision for today ordered a long time live. Bard took his sword and arrows, and we went further. Have reached a fork: one pass led right, another right. Here we have differences. Actually, it is necessary to check the side passage that has always been a path of retreat. But the Shat has decided to remain at the crossroads and no help from no persuasion. A then there's Rose and Jason went to the right! I waved and ran after them. With a smooth curve of the road led us to a wide hall. There stood a throne, and on the throne sitting skeleton. Time seemed to stand still. I saw the crown on the skull of a dead king ornament on the throne and terrifying creature robe, which stood next to the throne. Dried body reminded the stories of the desert, where the corpses disappear from any moisture, and remains dry incorruptible body. Around his neck He hung a friend of the fresco medallion without precious stone, but worst of all was is not it: the mummy was moving! It simply exude Wave of terror, and when mummy said: -This is a killer, sir. Give them to me, I staggered around the corner. Bard stood, frozen, and then lunged forward at the same moment, when I got up behind a wall of fire. I jumped from the fire and heard the cry of Jason, who remained invisible. The path to retreat was cut off. Well, ayoun already tried to heal my burns, but it will not save. My chance - to kill mummy until it killed me. And if Jason throw lightning, will perish all. I gathered all my strength to call his servants ... Although she makes weapons of death? .. Rose waved his sword ... Mummy and Jason delivered their spells ... Result: Rose missed, and above us pillar of fire broke out and fell on me ... looks like a mummy will have time before, though ... Stop! from all this fire jumped a hell hound. It was just a puppy, but how beautiful and strong he seemed. Here who came to my rescue! Well, now accelerate their ... Rose said that he, the living do not mind if Otherwise, you can lose a life, and the dog should grow up. Atu it, dear! .. Well done! Doggie dyhnula fire. However, she and the bard has touched, but the mummy is flared like a torch! But not all burnt, infection ... By the way, the bard Porush skeleton on the throne, and did the right thing. Now I have no useful spells, so I pulled out his iron rations: three flasks of holy water were hanging on my belt, and oh I was not easy get them. There was also the Greek fire and even a flask of dead water. Well I am me. I threw a bottle of mummy with holy water. Hellish hound, does not seem to could no longer harm her - after all Fire breathing is not easy, but rose to its magic sword, now with twice the speed pyryal and shred rags Ghostwalker priest ... By the way, where the hell our cleric? Has he noticed nothing? In general, the hit and the holy water and the bard which began to rise again (thanks to Jason). Nedoumershaya creature turned round, as on fire (hurt, yes?) and again muttered. Then it rose again, jabbing a sword, but my holy water poured smallness of Jason, and to target did not reach. Now we were both visible, though - what's the difference? Especially because there is a bard last blow killed him a scoundrel. Moral: nefig for all counter throw. All rushed to scour the remains of mummies, and I came up with another idea: the mummy - priest, he was then the ring is not necessary, therefore ... Yes, here it is, my birth! I raised ring above his head, standing at the throne, and said: -It looks like the Shat does not want to participate in the division - a wall of fire crackled softly, so I'm first in line and choose their this ring! Rosa, you - the next one. We pulled out from under the throne of the trunk and searched both the corpse and that's what they saw: one hundred and platinum coins, 500 gold, two necklaces, medallion without a stone, a symbol of the sword (even one), as well as crown and full armor - very grievous to a lot of iron. Jason said that magic - Medallion, Crown and armor. In addition, we found two clearly magical things: two scrolls. On one was Turning spell itself (who / what whatever), on the other - kind of an abomination to direct control of the forces. In my opinion, still channeled forces of other worlds easier than spending your own. The money was divided as follows: for three equally well balance - a cleric. Then I took the medallion and symbol of the sword: they interest me. Jason took a roll of transformations, and one necklace, and Rose - the crown and the second roll. And then it Shat arrived in time. We honestly gave him everything that we ourselves do not have to: Armor, the balance of money and one necklace. He tried angry, but I consoled: -All the same half of the other things you would not be able to use ... such as armor, even magic, it is worth not less than five thousand gold ... Five thousand! A magical - yes him are invaluable! Any warrior for He put all he could! Then it turned out one more thing: Rosa spell on its rollout has not understood and gave him Jason. That turned out to be smarter or luckier: the letters flashed by and disappeared as he rewrote them in his book. By the way, we need to make a little exchange of experience ... Well, while we slept, although when we was chosen for another day, but already getting dark, and we have decided no action was taken. I have collected some interesting grass and then lay down to rest. Cleric already asleep, but I waited until the evening and, accordingly, woke up one morning and not in the middle of the night, like Shat. So this morning I called upon the horses, and we rode together to Korletu. As I remember, it was a small agricultural town, and he was only the first stop on my way in Agdal. There I intended to stay and understand what are we robbed of this. I allowed myself to relax, after all bloodshed was already seems to be behind. Later in the afternoon we drove to Korletu. It was a big village - no walls, no Town Hall. However, something where I saw even three-story (!) home (:)). We found a tavern and rented a room for four, as well as ordered a good dinner. Meanwhile, I went out, took the horses into a dark alley and dismissed them. Of course, it would be interesting require the owner of the missing from the stables horses, but what if someone saw they disappear right out of the stall? I did not want No scandals, I just wanted to take a break and go on. Also, I porassprosil tavern owner on local centers of magic and religion. Everything was even worse than I expected. There was one temple to the city and belonged to it, Naturally, Amir. I could help out wait a long time until the second coming Gerliver ... Shut up! Well, you get what I mean. About the same magic and material components, he recommended that I talk to place herbalist named Joe, with a thin a hint that he had often tasted these things institution. I am saddened even more, and rolled away. During the dinner, there was one unpleasant Event: Sat arranged a prayer to determine the moral character host, so to speak, the polarity of his soul. It was quite tactless, but it was the most unpleasant that the owner noticed this and spoke in the effect that if we were not his guests, he would have something to someone's skin, then would be lowered. Personally, I was fed up with all sorts of fights and would prefer to have get out of the top, but then Jason looked at the neighborhood with his staff and said he could see the magic ring on her finger at the owner, as well as a number of magic bottle. This staff aroused I have a very concrete desire to acquire itself is the same. Well, now we all worked ode to the team and the question of our with Jason confrontation has not stood up. I chose was, to forget about it altogether: in the end we fought together and shared the treasures, and it should agree that unites people. Still, the staff makes me not very good idea. I could find arguments and for and against in order to select it from Jason, but decided to wait and make friends with Jason: maybe he will tell you where such staffs take. However, if it decides burn another tavern, I help him not going. Meanwhile, Rose has revolved around tavernschika, elicits pro ring, and the result returned to us with a bottle as he said, The Love Potion. Potion looked rather disgusting, but if he does not strong odor or taste, poisonous-green color can somehow hide. I'm his girlfriend this would not pour ... here Is that the mother-in. Nourishing poevshi I lay spatki. Soon to Top up the Shat and also went to bed. Before going to bed, he said, incidentally, that did not could "feel" the owner - in fact there was some protection. I slept long, and was awakened by the muffled voices. Sat and talked to Rose: -Get up, you must take away his legs! .. -Why? - Reasonably surprised klerik.Chto happened? -There will soon be hot. Faster moving same! .. -What happened? We were attacked? What's going on? - I woke up. -Well ... - Singer looked confused and anxious .- There will be bad ... "What, another tavern want to burn? - on his face, I realized that he was in most apple. -If you want, stay here! - With these Rosa uttered the words spell, and went into invisibility. Cleric got dressed and went downstairs. I quickly grabbed his belongings and ran for them. At the bottom of the master was still standing behind the counter, Joe was reclining at the table, and all other already returned to their homes or rooms. I approached the owner, watching Shata, leaving out: -As for my fellow ... We met under rather strange circumstances, and how would it povezhlevee say, then burned a tavern ... - The person concerned has taken the master, but at the same time very unpleasant expression. - Then we had to cooperate to survive, but it does not mean that I loved them greatly, but rather the contrary. So, it seems to me that they want repeat history and attack you (if Had these bandits have just seen a grin, smile host, probably, would think twice). I last time was against them, but, unfortunately, the magician - a strong staff. However, I am willing to help wherever possible ... -What was the name that tavern? - "The Alligator." The owner nodded and walked to the back room. I he decided to go into stealth and withdraw to ladder - just in case. A couple of minutes out of the room threw out the master of armor and a huge two-handed sword. Now he looked very menacing. I said: -I can call for help any animal: Orcs - Goblins. You really do not chop them there ... The owner chuckled and walked to the threshold, I launched ayoun and waited. I've waited for long - a minute or two ... Then the door thundered a ball of fire, and I guessed that appears to have started! I started calling. Could be heard screaming. How to order and come: Orcs and Goblins. Then the whole crowd poured out, I for them and we saw this: firstly, tavern owner - charred, but certainly, not broken and waving their dimensionless mechugoy, and secondly, lying cleric and finely chopped Jason. In the hands of Jason, I even noticed a familiar deck cards. Well, in the third, from an unknown source in the vicinity of a fight (which took place in 1940 yards from the tavern) poured smoke in addition to burning wooden structure for my back. Then the master waved a sword in the direction of the smoke and pulled the sword from becoming visible Rosa, who was holding a bottle, from which a and poured smoke. Bard drew his card from his hand Jason and pulled out two. Light flashed and a voice rose: -I want everyone to live within 10 miles, except for Jason, Shata, and I turned to sea without things, ie in the buff. The light went out and I found myself in the sea, naked, of course ... However, it was not all bad. Firstly, was small and was near the shore. Secondly, my stuff floating around me. Now on bad: in the dim light from the sky I saw bank of his former companions, but tavernschika was not there. He would have been able to settle accounts with Rosa, and their bare hands, but now I had to rely only on themselves. Well, not the first time. Sorry, no orkogoblinov too, but I remained invisible and yet all spells spent. So I turned to octopus and began raking veshchichki to yourself. Here Bard jumped into the water and cry: "Let's put up!" - Tried pierce me with a sword. I regretted not I can drown the bastard, and swam to the side sea, leaving the thief of things. In the end, he left behind, I sailed along the shore and climbed out, turning back to rights. Dressed, thanked my lucky stars that the spell book, I dragged in a special leather bag and began to think that to do. Decided that the first thing to get out of here, and then try to kill cleric. It was he who is to blame, but the bard helps. If Rose is not nobody cure me him for a couple of days vymatayu constant attack. Otherwise you'll have to go another way: accelerate them. Each acceleration - year of life. The method of long, but entertaining in its own way. Meanwhile on the hill, where the settled My opponents, there were four pieces of glowing staffs. I shrugged my shoulders and decided to get out more quickly. Unfortunately I have not memorized spells Summoning horse, so I sat down and began to retrain him on the spot, good, I'm invisible. Corner of my eye I noticed that the figures on the hill became larger. Several of them climbed into the air and flew in different directions, including including me. I just finish my studies spell packed book and looked up as suddenly froze in place. In a literal sense, I just could not move! For a while I stood there, thinking to spell Deductions and looking at podletevshego to my warlock. Then something lifted me up and incurred on the hill, where there was some type of strengthening the small fort. I'll swear that half an hour ago, there was nothing. It seems that the word "witch" had to be written with a capital letter and how to assess abilities, and as belonging to a clan Wizards Tower. I was left in the courtyard of the fort, where already was a bard and a cleric and the lay about Jason. Then some kind of humanoid creature picked up Rose and carried away. After some time he returned. More precisely, his body was floating in the air in front of one of the Warlocks. Magus looked to me, and I took the opportunity start a "conversation". I thought: "What will you do with us?". He grimaced: -Kill will not. Desire guessing it? - The wizard nodded to Rose. I thought: 'Yes, this maniac ... " - And praised himself for a guess: The wizard can read thoughts. "I would like to keep the memories of our meeting .- The wizard thought .- In the end, one day we can become colleagues ... " Sorcerer looked at me and said: -It is not excluded - that I am immensely obradavolo because alluded to a long life is prediction from an authoritative source. The source meanwhile said: -We will teleport you away from here, "can the Dark?" I do not like the light ... " Warlock grinned: -Sam said - and sent the first bard then Shata. Jason looked at: Yes, your companion is dead! Well, we resurrect it will not. - "Small sadness. Kasha on his fault welded. "sorcerer approached me and uttered a spell. The world around me suddenly turned edge, and then another face. So, I stand in the way and I think ... think because nothing else to do while not I can not. Warlocks have forgotten to remove the spell Retention. Do not worry, very soon subsided, and while it is possible to study the situation. Night, around the forest, the stars. Somewhere next guess Rosa and Sat. Shat has come to life, and here and let me go. I quickly stepped aside, just in case. And not that this "peacemaker" more pierce me with a sword. However, there seems to be their problems: -Where are you going bard's affairs? You do Who is? - Come on in the Rose Sat. I looked closer: the true face of another, and on his head - A crown on top of familiar hat. And, By the way, from under his hat sticking sharp elven ears! Rose, meanwhile vainly tried to explain to a cleric, that is what he there, and here from the north on the road rode a man (as far as now we can believe your eyes) and asked what was here occurs. Those in the answer, naturally, asked where they are, who he is and asked to take them to the nearest town. I shrugged, walked away a little to the north and called for a horse. When I approached him, they kept busy, but very senseless conversation. Naturally, I asked: "What's going on here? Stranger waved his hand, Shat just stared at me in surprise, but a bard, a sort of beast, shouting: "You pay me for Jason!" - Rushed to me. I rode in aside and turned to the rider: Sir, you have these cheknutymi do? We'll go better in the city, because here, I see a rowdy. He was puzzled because the cleric also in the city asked for, but then pulled out a rose onions and I decided not to tempt fate, and just gallop away from here out, leaving them here on the spot to investigate. By the middle of the day, not enough sleep, I drove up to the big city. He said guards at the gate, which lost in the woods when the horse incurred, and then went on the road. Well, they enlighten me: it was the Shire, the capital of the Northern Province of the Empire of Darkness. I was born in the south and there has never been, but no difficulty in finding the inn. Released in dark alley horse, took a room and finally slept ... I woke up late in the afternoon, he spoke to the owner and decided to walk on the benches. On out I saw an ad: Wanted brave people to study the ruins. Payment and participation in the safe. Contact the castle of Count Brand. I was interested in the announcement, so reduced their shopping. The more so because his dagger, and two flasks of holy water I had to shell out almost 100 gold. So, gathering his veshchichki I went to Castle, standing above the city from the east, across the river. I was asked to wait at the gate, and then had to count. Along the way I was interested in local symbols: the shield and sword against the backdrop of five stars, but when I saw graph, then realized that he was not mistaken. Before I was Lord North. After the bows, and other official part (I once moved in aristocratic circles, but certainly not as high), I noted that there exist two more, apparently advisers. On the right hand was man in chain mail and a sword on his belt, perhaps, the commander of private guards, or all Count's troops. As Lord he was given detachment of soldiers and commanders in the province, but the post - this one, but their people - is another. To the left stood a man in overalls, and pouches on his belt suggests the components necessary virtually every magician. I myself was the same belt, just poorer. -So you think you are brave and willing to take risks for profit? Yes. -Do you have any recommendations? -Let the best I will show itself in the ... or arrange me a check. -We can do without a check - Earl turned to the mage, he hesitated, then nodded. - So, about the conditions. First, you go not one. -Okay, but ... but. There are people who wish me trouble. They are dying, but too slowly. They - the exception, otherwise I have no prejudices. -At the time forget about the differences, if not lucky, and they will be next. Especially since this would lead you to our people (a nod to the right) - Danin. If you want to receive the award, obey his orders. By the way about the award ... -You get 15.000 gold (!!!), you personally, and in addition, half of all that find along the way - to you all. -Accepted. A. .. Hmm-m ... but where is it we go? -First, swear that do not tell anyone about our conversation. -Accepted. I am not talkative. Count again looked to the left, the magician nodded. -You know, we are a little cheated ... I patiently watched Brando and he continued: -My daughter is kidnapped, your task - to bring her back. "Interestingly, as we now understand half production? If the princess pretty, then we can not share "- I thought, and said this: -Truly vile crime. Who committed it? Or do we have to ... -No, the culprit is known. Captured and performers, and they are punished. Viscountess located in the tower mage named Sarlak, in two or three days' journey north of the Shire. Agha, task: to penetrate, to rescue the lady and deliver it to the Shire. -Nearly so. Death Sarlaka or shipping it to me is welcome. -All? I agree. Yes, regarding the awards give me back my Liss, and the rest get you. You spend in your room, send for my things. -All my things with me. -Well, - Earl smiled, - go. I went to the servant came into the room better than the one in the hotel but I have been in best. Slept well, and the next day after lunch, which was brought to me, I asked the servant: -How are things with the upcoming expedition? -You will be notified. You need anything? -Tell me though, how many people had gathered, when we leave? Incidentally, I have a couple of Daggers would not stir. -Brought. And learn about the administration day, nearly everyone had gathered. Well, I waited patiently. Around noon is another man brought three daggers and a handful of rations, and then led me into the hall. The room I was expected, the expedition and some people I knew. Well, firstly, Danin, our commander, and secondly, the Shat and the warrior whom we met on the road, and thirdly, a strange man in chain mail and with a sword on his belt. Facial expression - an evil. But there was still some. We Rosa rushed at each other with insults and mutual charges as soon as they saw each other. He wanted revenge for Jason (to which I, unfortunately, and the finger did not touch) I demanded back his belongings, he also demanded things from Shata. In general, the market scandal. Danin finally broke down and cried, that someone here now will make a forward feet. The three of us all, as one looked at him with a sinister grin, but silent. "You have to forget their petty quarrels on time jobs - said grimly Danin .- And in general, it's time to go. Bard zakanyuchil about clothing and its property. He thrust the sword, and planted horse, and off we went. However, he failed to convince foolish cleric give him a sword and a book of spells, which I would not do was not in any way. At the time of night, I went into invisibility, just in case. So did the newcomer by the name of Sleeping Knight, and though I initially thought he was just a warrior. By the way, he justified his own name, even falling asleep on the horse. And another soldier, whom we met once in this area, kept close to Chatou. His name was Konnann (?) And he also had to do with magic. Ie had he, specifically, a book of spells. Two days later we drove up to the tower Sarlaka. Ie Three of us stayed with the horses, and I, bard and Sleeping Knight went to the cloak and walked on foot to the tower. She stood in the center, huddled near three barracks. The clearing here and there fro the orcs, humans and goblins, which apparently and lived in these barracks. At the field edge at intervals were hourly, but invisible to pass between them would constitute a problem. Until we solve the Knight as the will go, someone who will be gone and that the invisibility do when we discover some of whom have already found. Specifically, when the tower tried to enter a goblin, he pushed the door and rushed into this crazy bard. He probably wanted to get noticed. Interestingly, and see whether the magnetic invisible? I would have such an attempt and the coppers not delivered. Well, now let to a magician understand our soldiers led by a maniac, a bard, and I began to act on the plan that was previously currently outlined. Specifically: turned into an eagle and soared to nearly flat roof of the tower. There returned to his native look and, unseen, looked around. Here I was in for a surprise, because no hatch the roof was not. Meanwhile, at the door Tower going all the big pile of people: Knight was already working there, and he did not dozing. At the field edge showed up Danin, Shat and Conan. I sighed: it seems I tear here only when all slaughtered, and began to call monsters. Further described as follows: the mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. Came to me two groups Gremlins and the orcs, then I'm lulled enemies packs, and finally in the destruction kakafoniyu stinging insects. Oh yeah, I also precipitated all of our soldiers that many have contributed to the balance of the massacre in our favor. The tower initially was shaking noticeably, then stopped. Last goblin fled to the forest, burning a hut. I called Chatou: -The Holy Father, hey! Throw me a rope. "I do not dobroshu! Then put it on the ground. And the hook tie! He took the second pack, suspiciously similar to the bard, a coil of silk rope and a "cat", suspiciously similar to those that were with me. It looks like robbery is thriving. Well, I gave one of the his latest spell on today - Invisible (invisible) sender, and sent him down the rope. Well, in general, I down, had looped the rope and went into the tower. There were two beings, and one chopped burnt bard. Skipping through it, I ran upstairs ... and buried in the back sleeping. He waved and shouted to me up: -Princess, jump, it is! Naturally, nobody answered. I would also did not allow women to freely roam on my tower (if I had Tower). Probably should actually describe the situation. On the first floor (where corpses lay) was, so to say, entrance, or checkpoint. And the second was a large hall, dining room, probably. So, here, from floor to ceiling was 8.7 yards, and in the ceiling gaped neat round hole through which could see the ceiling of the third floor. Yes, here near the stairs lay the body Sarlaka (Or human-like Sarlaka). Well Knight yelled at this very hole, naively hoping that the princess so he immediately jumps at hand. I called Minion and Knight explained that he can bring the rope up, but how to mount it there? He proposed to use this sword or spear. By already all of our tightened here, even the bard, while Rosa looked very unhealthy. Here he has a spear, and expropriate. Taken away, ie, Well, Well, first there Knight climbed, then I am. I have included a magical sight and I saw this: we stood in the a small room with two doors and a hole in the floor. Doors light than something bad. I explained the situation and asked Knight, and whether he had any day dissolve spells. He suggested that simply pull the door - maybe blow over. "Well, suppose you and carries, and I let go down. I went and told colleagues what case. Above his head there was an explosion, then silence and then: -Wow! .. Yeah ... Do not climb here, still dangerous! .. __________________________________________
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