Taking the Ark - RPLOG
From Rusted Promises
Participants
Date
25/9/475
Log
Sally has gathered the mercenaries with her at the city gates, pointing up to the mountain in the distance, "That, is our target. The ark, one of the largest artifacts we have of our beloved Creators, in the hands of those filthy shades. The army is occupied with the war at large, so this is our opportunity. Join me, as soulless, as Sweetwaters, as _beings_ who will not bow down and wait to die. We will take it back, today," she says, tail thrashing with a jingle from the ornaments on it.
Violet gathers with the others, a small white fennec that's armed if not thickly armored as she leans in from the back to try to listen. She looks curious, glancing up at the mountain, then to the others and then back at the mountain.
Mazurek has not been to the Ark before, yet that doesn't really matter for him. He is dressed like he always tends to be: in nothing more than shorts. The dragon spreads his wings while he listens, and even flaps them firmly during the rousing speech, and at the conclusion he issues a roar toward the heavens.
Ryusho nods as he shifts position, armored as he can, though only moderately, its armor he has crafted himself and trusts to do the job it is required as he looks toward the mountain, though he bows his head slightly, with a chuckle at the other dragons roar, "As Retainer of the Ironsouls, I will do my duty as best I can, to help reclaim the ark, and even if allowed, help in restoring and repairing any damage the shadows may have caused." He says with a firm salute as he double checks what he has upon him equipment wise.
Sveta arrives on the scene, flapping her wings a little. She smells faintly of charcoal and sulphur, although whether it's coming from her person or the numerous powder horns at her belt is anyone's guess. She's kept silent throughout the whole speech, seemingly lost in her own thoughts, and it's only when it's concluded that she looks up expectantly for something to happen.
Sally gestures to a small wagon, "Our supplies are loaded, and I've purchased an oxen to haul it. I dare not rent it, since there is no assurance it will be returned safely. Load up your equipment you don't want to carry on the hike, because we're heading out now."
Sally spends 10000 Crown to: Oxen and Cart
The Iguana-dragon has all the gear that he will need already on him. That is to say...nothing more than his shorts. All of his gear is really incorporated into his fighting style. The only visible thing besides his shorts is the soul gem. His body is covered in deadly-looking spikes, too, compliments of mathemagic being performed at his request. He marches with the group with a steady stride.
Violet holds onto her weapons as they move out, skipping with a little hop periodically as she walks behind the wagon, guarding the rear. Her eyes dart everywhere, like she's absorbing everything, but she doesn't say a lot around all these people she doesn't know.
Sveta nods at the gesture and casts an eye over the cart supplies, but doesn't make any move towards it as the march begins. "The gesture is appreciated, m'lady, but I believe in not taking more than I can carry on my person. Perhaps someone else can make better use of it."
Ryusho would shift his position, gently setting a few of his -not needed- things, at least not actively needed items on the cart, as being a craftsman and journeyman, he keeps some basic supplies and materials on him even in the field so he can preform field repairs to armor and weapons, as well as emergency medical treatment as best as he can, so he does have some use for it actually since it would lighten his load at least slightly.
Onwards to the road. Of important note, it is early morning. "I plan to arrive by midday to early afternoon. The shades only grow more powerful as the sun wanes and into the night. If the battle should last that long and one side or the other hasn't died, we retreat with all the power our feet can muster and return when the sun is at our backs again."
Mazurek flanks the wagon on the right side during the march. Slowly he scans the immediate area every few miles for danger, "And if we are unable to retreat fast enough? For those of us who can fly, it should not be too much of a problem."
Coming up behind the crowd, fashionably late, is one Lady Ironsoul, who would not deny the opportunity to combat the shade and reclaim the ark!
Ryusho glances back as he hears someone, semi having to 'hurry' a little to catch up, he blinks, "...Looks like we have gotten the switch around from who is here on time and who is late? Lady Ironsoul?" he says playfully with a soft chuckle, as well..it seems he had arrived before her this time in comparison
Seeing the iguana-dragon take up position on the right, Sveta falls in position beside the fennec to bring up the rear. "I'm not completely sure about that," she says to Mazurek's comment. "I'm no military commander, but if we're forced to flee that way, on our own devices as opposed to together, it's likely that it'll have turned into a rout. I'm sure Lady Solacious has planned for that eventuality."
Kilsa nods to Ryusho, "Please excuse my tardiness everyone I was caught up with a particularly unruly child." She was joined the group and looked at all who were marching, "I didn't want to miss this for the world." She said with a serious expression. "Again excuse my tardiness on such an important venture."
Sally shakes her head from where she sits, guiding the cart towards the peak with all due haste, "You're just in time. The army's too busy putting out fires and guarding to perform this strike, so the Lightbringers will be heading it. I do hope you're all prepared for the worst. I make no illusions that this will be an easy confrontation."
Mazurek turns his gaze back to the new arrival when she is addressed and speaks, grunting softly before responding as well, "Good to have you here, Lady Ironsoul." He returns his focus to the fore.
Violet skips along beside Sally as they move out, looking Kilsa over curiously, but then gives a little nod or curtsey or whatever is the proper custom for greeting nobles to Kilsa.
Sveta acknowledges Lady Ironsoul's arrival with a bow of her head and a talon pressed to her chest, then turns to Violet as the march continues. "So, what brings you here on this fine day? The obvious aside, of course."
Kilsa nod to Violet and Lady Solacious, "I'm prepared. After our last trip, I've been itching to rid that place of shadows. I'm sure that we will be in for a very tough time. I only hope that this time well will leave with not a single shadow remaining." She smiled at the thought of doing some good for the firmament. "I'm here for the same reason most of us are here." She smiled at Sveta.
Sally leaves the Oxen marching forward and dives into the back in a scurry. After a moment of digging about, she pulls out short sticks with crystals at the end. She strikes the crystal against the wood of the cart, and it begins to glow brightly enough to be seen in the day light, "Everyone gets one."
Ryusho would adjust his position in the march,to move to be basically alongside one side of Kilsa, just like a retainer should when the ones they are the retainer of should do, as he nods slowly in response to kilsa talking, "I was one of the scouts who saw how bad it was.....So I saw it before hand in part, though I also know that there has been a lot of damage, thats one reason I am here, to try to assess it a bit if I can and hopefully be able to aid in trying to restore, or repair the damage that has been done to it by the shadows...
