"Aye! I take your challenge!" Orukai stood up. He should be able to do this, with his current aiming of his hammers. They were pretty accurate. He walked next to Will and Beau

"good, we'll also bet, this makes it more fun" he says, then starts digging for somethings in his pocket, then he places a bottle of grey liquid, a ring that shines in the light, and five gold coins "I'll bet these" then he goes and pulls his darts out of the wall and goes to stand next to Orukia "the highest bidder goes first"

OOC: OMFG, I can't believe this! I didn't realize that people were posting again, I thought it had died. I WAS SUPPOSED TO GET EMAILS WHENEVER SOMEONE POSTED, but apparently this site has decided it doesn't like me. Anyway, I suppose this establishes that Ivan is a heavy sleeper.

A sound like a sedated elephant rumbled from beneath the mounds of blankets. Two fists found their way to the sleeper's face, rubbing away the accumulation of filth around his old eyes, and the beast slowly arose, pushing aside layers of covers with his tremendous bulk.

His arms stretched out wide. His maw opened and a dull roar sounded and a smell that could have singed the very hair off a dog pervaded the air.

It's eyes opened.

"Ah, morning." Ivan said cheerfully as he rolled his neck. He looked out the window of his room, to see the sun hanging high in the sky. "What a lovely day..."

He paused for a moment after swinging his legs off the bed. What was it he was here for? Something tugged at the back of his mind naggingly. "Why am I here?" He mused.

He nodded as he remembered. "Oh, yes. The quest. I knew there was a reason I was here." He stepped off the bed. "Ah, morning amnesia. Nature's way of keeping you from waking up screaming." He joked, but obviously no one was around to hear. He would have to repeat some other time.

He nearly walked out of the room in his undergarments before he remembered to make himself presentable. He took a few minutes to brush his beloved thick, black beard and wash his face. He then popped a small sprig of mint into his mouth to vanquish the stench that could slay a demon. He pulled on his trousers, slipped on his tunic, slung on his coat, grabbed Cathy, and walked out towards where his companions awaited him.

It never occurred to him how late he had slept.

Ivan stepped down the stairs and Orukai stopped.

"Ivan. You're late. Eat somethgin and let's get going"

He took out one of his hammers and threw it at the Bullseye. The hammer hit the wall and dented and half of the target on the wall"

"Bullseye" Orukai grinned.

Will grinned ear to ear as he saw Ivan. "My friend, welcome to the world of the living! Yes, get some food, and let's get the wagon a rollin!" Will had produced a few trinkets, and a few coins to wager, but had the feeling he'd be losing them. He wasn't nearly as good of a shot as Beau, but it was fun none the less.

Will threw the last of his darts, then returned to the table. He took a sip of his wine, and waited for Ivan to sit down and order food, and for Beau and Orukai to finish their game.

OOC: Hooray, things are movin once more . We'll be heading out shortly, and we may have one more player joining before we leave. Until we reach another city, there will be no more players joining! Thank you all, have a good one!

((Finally. I didn't want this one to die. It looked like it was gong well.))

Aëal looked down on the road. 'How long does this one go', he thought for himself. He had crossed it several times now, 'At least 50 times this year'. But of course Aëal was wrong. He had been walking only for two weeks now, zick-zacking around the road towards Reddendale. He was a bit hungry, yes he was, and he could eat anything, our little chap. So he knelt and began to shove up earth into his own face. He dug a very small hole in the ground, and said to himself that he'd make it on that. 'For another month, I say', he thought.

Another long curve later and he was not far away from the road once again. This time he was thirsty aswell, so he'd probably dig a lot more, to the point that he found roots or even water. Little did he know that he would stumble across a group of adventurers sooner than he could imagine. A month left, for him that is.

Markus collapsed to one knee letting the warhammer he held fall to the ground, the golden light that came from his eyes subsided and changed into a dark brown colour. Breathing deeply he began to pray to his god Sigmatur and life followed through him again.

Getting to his feet Markus picked his warhammer up. Carefully he walked over to the dieing form of a demon. "I shall return you to your master your creator" Markus said loudly anger in his voice "Now go!" He said these last words forcefully as he brought the warhammer down upon the demons head.

A short time later Markus stepped back on to the path and turned north towards Reddendale.

After a hastily eaten hearty breakfast, Ivan was packed up and ready to leave. He watched with amusement at the throwing contest, thinking to himself that he would be able to beat them all at a marksmanship contest. Or an eating contest, he thought as he looked down at the eviscerated remains of what were once generous portions ham, eggs, chicken, bread, and potatoes on his plates.

He slung Cathy over his shoulder, and looked to Will. "My apologies, Will, for sleeping so late. But are we ready now?"

OOC: Not meaning to God mod ya'll, but we REALLY need to get out of this damn town and on the road . All who are inactive, just resume with us on the road, we'll just say you've been very quiet .

Will smiled and said, "Yes, we're ready to go. Everyone! Gather round!" He called out, as everyone stopped their various activities and sat, or gathered round the table. "Alright, when we leave we will be heading south; that is where our destination lies, about two to three weeks walking. Don't lose heart though there will be towns along the way, to entertain ourselves at times during our trek. So, if everyone's ready, shall we be off?" The others nodded or voiced their opinion that yes, they were indeed to ready to be off. Will smiled and said, "Well then friends, let us depart." And with that, they all gathered their things, and the group filed out of the Inn.

They made their way down the main road of the town, and exited the town via the southern entrance. The guards, looking like they hadn't slept all night due to the activities that'd happened at the first Inn, eyed the group suspiciously, but looked as though they were relieved they were leaving. Will unslung his harp, tuned it a bit, and then started playing a slightly up-beat, catchy tune for the group to enjoy. 'At last, perhaps now with this help I can truely resume my quest...' Will thought to himself as they continued on.

Aëal did not at all have to dig the time he reached the road again. He had found a small puddle of water, and once again he thought it would be enough to keep him going. This time he took a much, much longer curve; what he does is, he walks out east or west from the road and when he reaches an acceptable object (a stone, a tree) and then he turns around. This time, he swore to himself, he would dig a large hole. Even if there was some water on the road.

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"Gashir! Karche! Dalacraa! Manestrr, angara!" are a few of the words the beast says if you come close to him. If you confront him, or just go close to him, he'll kill you, and eat your children! I've seen him eat earth, and trees, and even a child once!"

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This was the common myth, that had spread in five days, about Aëal. He didn't like contact with people; that he is 7,9 feet tall usually scares them. And the fact that he eats anything. But it was fun, indeed it was, to roar made up words at them, making them run away. Aëal began to cackle out loud whilst walking in the shallow woods.

Orukai smiled at the tune as he rode on Lehror as he looked at the people around him. Everyone was in good spirits. Including him, it seemed that today would be a promising day.

"So. I think it's best to get to know each other. Since we will be on this journey together. Will do you want to introduce yourself first?"

As Will continued to play his harp, he decided that he could formally introduce himself to everyone, all at once. "Aye, good idea Orukai! My name is William Danesin everyone, Bard extraordinare! I have been traveling with my beloved, Arianna, for over five years now. I've come across many a small fortune, and lost most of them. I have had several other companions, but they've either left, or I've lost them as well over the years. The gods must bless me, to have kept me through all the trials and tribulations her and I have had over the years.. Indeed, it is good to travel with such a group of able-bodied heroes!" Will continued to play his harp, as he waited for someone else to pipe up...

"Very well. I shall pick up the line"

Orukai looked up into the sky, it was light blue as he smelled the scents of the flowers.

"My name is Orukai. I am an Ex- Paladin of the Silver hand. Yes. Ex. I was banished... for reasons that you ill find out as we progress. MY aim is to make my own order of Paladins."

Markus stumbled down the path his vision blurred, he tried to drink from his canister but his fingers wouldn't hold it and it fell to the dusty ground. His legs began to feel weak and clumsy, he didn't feel them give way, he only felt the hard ground, and he only saw the blackness.

Markus awoke with a start the ground beneath him cold, and rough. he pulled himself to his feet and carefully walked over to his water bottle picking it up, he took a couple of big gulps. "I got to take this easy" he thought to himself "i need to rest". He picked his warhammer from the ground, it was a heavy thing made of steel with gold runes engraved on to the head and down the handle, it was his tool against the forces of evil.

He took a seat by the edge of the road, people were coming he could hear a lively tune floating through the air.

Aëal moved slowly towards the road he had once again reached. Far in the distance (not too far, though) he could hear music and talking. But even closer (yes, he has marvelous hearing) he could hear someone breathe. But no worries, he though, since the breathing sounded so tired. He approached the road without caring at all about the breathing. Around a tree he went, because on the other side was the breathing. He began to dig, yet he did not eat the earth. First priority was to reach any form of water. He could hear the person behind him, slowly moving into a peeping position.

[OOC: This is more of a bump so people know that this game is rolling again . Players! Please partake in the DS-ey goodness as often as you can, we need to have everyone active atleast once a day if possible. Thank you! -Axle]

Will listened as Orukai spoke, still playing his tune. He looked ahead down the road, and saw a man sitting, with a large hammer, a little ways from them. 'Hmm, hopefully he's not a highway man.. And if he is I sure hope for his sake he doesn't try anything...'

Markus saw the group and stood up moving to the center of the road, his hammer hanging loosely from one hand, he watched as they approached studying them he could tell one was half demon, but which one he just couldn't make out.

"Hello" He shouted towards the group "Could i get some assistance from you please?"

Will and his group approached the man. He looked to be a priest of some kind, but a warrior no doubt. A warrior monk, a cleric possibly? But, the man had asked of them if they could assist him, and Will stepped forward, stopping his tune. "Hail friend! If you're in need of assistance, we may possibly be able to help. But what do you require my friend?"

"Hail friend! If you're in need of assistance, we may possibly be able to help. But what do you require my friend?" came the reply from the man playing his harp

"Hello friend, i am looking for some food, i haven't eaten in a few days" Markus spoke "I would also like any information that you have on demons, not half demons like yourself" he looked at the man he could now sense the demonic presence in him.