Near the edge of the warrens, slowly being expanded around as the city grows, is Warrens Park. Known to most of the warrens' residents as simply 'the park'. It is hardly impressive but it is one of the only true green spaces in the otherwise brown and grey streets.
The trees are not well tended, growing to far greater size than is reasonable, and providing a degree of shade over the surrounding streets. The flowers are kept in check by the actions of amorous young ruffians, who seem to pick just the right combination of flowers and weeds to maintain their appearance.
Arl sits on one of the benches in a depressed slump with Cee perched next to her on the back of the bench.
Cee- Come on Arl, you caught two bounties! One of them was even armed to the teeth!
Arl - Did you see Gossel? I didn't need to cripple him like that! He was already on fire and covered in acid! I was just too scared to approach him without.. without..
Cee- The guy had killed two peacekeepers already. I don't think the arrows were overkill. What if he had another trick up his sleeve?
Arl - I definitely didn't need to break his shoulders. *sigh* I don't know Cee, if I was a BETTER fighter I could bring these guys in without the maiming. It's just not right.
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"That's my favorite method of convincing men to surrender. But your bird makes a good point, little girl. It is far easier to induce surrender by convincing men that you WILL grievously injure them than by actually grievously injuring them. You with your shrimpy muscles and flimsy paper weapon may find that route very difficult. Even more difficult than grievously injuring them, perhaps. So stick with what you're good at, kid."
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Cee – Eventually rumors will spread about you anyway and THEN people will start surrendering! If anything, you should strive to be MORE badass and dangerous!
"Good idea, Chatty bird! As long as your victims live, they will tell the tale of the Rainbow Child and her Paper Cutter. But not if you only harm people by mistake, or inefficiently. Hmm..."
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"I know what to do. I will take you under my wing, young one. I will train you to efficiently and brutally maim your enemies as safely as possible. This will create a reputation for you as one who should not be opposed, and you will find that your Rainbow Hair and paper sword earn more respect thereafter."
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The gears turn in Cee's head...Arl's overkill last time was out of fear... but if she had a guy with a giant sword with her....
Cee - Sounds like a plan! **Cee flutters down and grabs a copy of the Epicirn Cryer from Arl's satchel.** How about we go after the kidnapper bounty in Epicirn? The bird points a talon at the bounty listed on the first page.
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Arl - Basically, a bounty is when the law offers a reward for capturing someone evading arrest. Like in this case it looks like someone is kidnapping and maybe murdering people and they want him/her to be stopped.
"Interesting. So here, there is one set of laws and those laws are enforced by a group of people? Strange. My lands are quite different. Paid, you say?"
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Epic World! Because seriously! It's the awesome!
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Epic World! Because seriously! It's the awesome!
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Epic World! Because seriously! It's the awesome!
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Colt laughs, plants his sword in the dirt, and leans right, causing the first spear thrust to go to his left. Then Colt simply flicks his sword in the direction of Arls spear. The plan is that the sword will tip over and land on the spear but not Arl, with its tip planted in the dirt, and the weight of it will cause Arl to drop the spear.
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Arl responds by pushing the spear forward as it falls, letting the spear break apart into two hookswords, one on each side of the massive bone sword. Arl spins around, latching the sword in her hand into the sword on the ground on the other side of the blade while also swinging it at Colt like a golf club. The intent is to get the sword back and maybe cut Colt while doing it.
With surprising alacrity for a man who was just laughing a second ago, Colt snatches the loose sword off the hook without moving, taking a shallow cut from Arls attack. Colt examines the unusual specimen.
"Now that's better. I must admit, I've never seen the a weapon like this one."
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Cee - You guys still fighting right? Anyway, it's one of the ancient art weapons. This is one of the spirit ones - a Soul Blade - it's powers and form are a reflection of the chosen wielder's soul or something.
Arl's remaining weapon folds into a sling as Arl swoops up a nearby rock to fire at the hand holding her weapon. Meanwhile, the hooksword in Colt's hands folds itself into a knife.
Colt tightens his grip on the stolen weapon, and the rock bounces off his hand leaving a small cut on the outside of his fingers.
"Ah, I see you want this back, eh?"
Colt tosses the dagger over Arls head, to land almost ten feet behind Arl. The plan here is to get Arl to turn around so Colt can pick up his sword without taking any more hits.
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And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
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The trees are not well tended, growing to far greater size than is reasonable, and providing a degree of shade over the surrounding streets. The flowers are kept in check by the actions of amorous young ruffians, who seem to pick just the right combination of flowers and weeds to maintain their appearance.
Cee- Come on Arl, you caught two bounties! One of them was even armed to the teeth!
Arl - Did you see Gossel? I didn't need to cripple him like that! He was already on fire and covered in acid! I was just too scared to approach him without.. without..
Cee- The guy had killed two peacekeepers already. I don't think the arrows were overkill. What if he had another trick up his sleeve?
Arl - I definitely didn't need to break his shoulders. *sigh* I don't know Cee, if I was a BETTER fighter I could bring these guys in without the maiming. It's just not right.
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Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Colt happened to be in the area, waxing his giant bone sword. That was not an innuendo. He overheard Arls angsting about murdering people too much.
"Little girl, What is wrong?"
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
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Cee- Oh, she's worried the clerics are going to need a separate medical ward for her bounties.
Arl- Cee! I don't... catch them that often... Arl continues pouting.
Cee- I was joking. Seriously though, she can't get bounties to give up until she's grievously injured them.
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Arl - but…
Cee – Eventually rumors will spread about you anyway and THEN people will start surrendering! If anything, you should strive to be MORE badass and dangerous!
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Colt seems to be overcome in thought.
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Arl- Inefficiency?
Cee also looks at Colt, consumed in thought.
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
The gears turn in Cee's head...Arl's overkill last time was out of fear... but if she had a guy with a giant sword with her....
Cee - Sounds like a plan! **Cee flutters down and grabs a copy of the Epicirn Cryer from Arl's satchel.** How about we go after the kidnapper bounty in Epicirn? The bird points a talon at the bounty listed on the first page.
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Cee - And brought in! Then you get paid.
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Cee - It pays pretty well!
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
"Well, first you will try to maim or injure me."
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Arl - You sure about... alright then.
Arl take a swing at Colt's legs
[20]
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
[5]
Colt easily jumps a foot backward, dodging the blow.
"That was just what I would expect from a timid little girl whom I need not fear."
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
[21]
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Colt laughs, plants his sword in the dirt, and leans right, causing the first spear thrust to go to his left. Then Colt simply flicks his sword in the direction of Arls spear. The plan is that the sword will tip over and land on the spear but not Arl, with its tip planted in the dirt, and the weight of it will cause Arl to drop the spear.
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
[22]
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
With surprising alacrity for a man who was just laughing a second ago, Colt snatches the loose sword off the hook without moving, taking a shallow cut from Arls attack. Colt examines the unusual specimen.
"Now that's better. I must admit, I've never seen the a weapon like this one."
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Arl's remaining weapon folds into a sling as Arl swoops up a nearby rock to fire at the hand holding her weapon. Meanwhile, the hooksword in Colt's hands folds itself into a knife.
[23]
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Colt tightens his grip on the stolen weapon, and the rock bounces off his hand leaving a small cut on the outside of his fingers.
"Ah, I see you want this back, eh?"
Colt tosses the dagger over Arls head, to land almost ten feet behind Arl. The plan here is to get Arl to turn around so Colt can pick up his sword without taking any more hits.
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!