After the small group of men told the council what they had seen they
decided to send a small party of the worlds best to investigate the
situation further. The didnt give many parameters for the group either
all that was said was, it must consist of at least 2-3 warriors of great
talent, 2 mages of exceeding power, and an alchemist to comb the area for
clues........beyond that the choice was left up to the group established
by the council.
Falnor had but one request that one of the warriors be of its choice
choice....the council agreed w/ Falnors terms and sent for a less then
reputable swordsman. Although his reputation as a good person was low,
his reputation w/ a sword and shurikens were renowned. He was known only
by his nickname which was given to him due to the fact that he was a loner
and stuck mostly to the shadows. Thus he was given the title Shadow Slayer
he was a wanderer mostly that was seeking those who killed his parents He
carried a custom katana that was made for quik movement and had the inscription ...
"This blade will soon be stained by the blood of those that have been slain"
it was an inscription made by the forger of the sword. The counsil summoned the
one called Shadow Slayer to the temple. Three days pass and no sign of the
assassin.
On the night of the third day a stranger appeared out of nowhere in the
temple of the council wearing rags w/ a hood over his face. The council was
baffled as to who this was and how he got in to the temple without being seen
by anyone. The whole council was unsettled by this strange visitor all but Falnor.
Falnor knew who this visitor was.This was the man they sent for, this was Shadow Slayer.
"Welcome Shadow Slayer",greeted Falnor,How was your journey, not too much trouble
I hope?
"Whatever,exclaimed Shadow Slayer,listen I'm only here because i was promised fifty gold
pieces for doing a job. So unless you have something for me then im out of here."
As he begins to walk away one of the council members yelled after him,"Wait, don't go,
don't you care at all for the future of this planet !?!?"
"No.....,I don't",Shadow Slayer said calmly.
"but.......!!",exclaimed another Councilman.
Falnor broke in,"Very well we shall pay you for your services."
Shadow Slayer stopped where he was and slowly turned to face the council.His stare was cold and
desolate as if he were dead with no expression showing he began to speak...
"My price has increased to sixty gold pieces for wasting my time with this useless
drivel,"negotiated Shadow Slayer.
"And now it's sixty,"interrupted Shadow Slayer,"It's sixty or I walk."
With this said Falnor speaks,"Give him what he wishes,according to the prophecy if we
cant get the best then there won't be a need for gold anyway."
A blank look crept upon the faces of the councilman.Thoughts began to play through their minds,
could this really be the end, how will it happen, how long will it take were all among the thoughts
that were pondered after Falnor's comment.
Shadow Slayer began to think as well, what did he mean by that, what do they need me for,
what prophecy...he decided not to concern his self w/ the facts hes gettin paid thats all he needs
to know.Falnor began to explain his mission....
"You along with two mages,a warrior, and an alchemist are to set out towards the Marlo
Mountains,I assume you've heard of them and are aware of the whereabouts, and will be looking for
clues as to the location of the beast of the hundred year war." explained Falnor.
"Beast of the hundred year war?!?!,"exclaimed Shadow Slayer,"I thought they cut up, burned,
and buried that thing!!"
"Yes, as did we,"continued Falnor ,"but we sent a search party to the spot of the buriel and
they found a large crater in place of the beast. So we've decided to send a second search party to comb
the area more thoroughly.We are sending two warriors and two mages in case the alchemist finds
something dangerous or runs into other beasts on his journey to the Marlo Mountains.We have found
the jounal of the ancient queen of Nolav, Moranok. In this journal it explains many things of the warrior
and mage , the beast ,and the chosen one. This is the source of the council's decisions for a search party.
As soon as the other three arrive your journey shall begin. Visit the market for ne supplies needed the
counil shall reimberse u for these items , and speak with Treana the inn keep for a map of the
Northern region if you are unfamiliar with it."
-Rpgtweaker/Shadow_Reaper/ Me
