![]() |
Log In |
Home | Forums | Shops | Trade | Avatar | Inbox | Games | Donate |
Not Logged In |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools |
Vincent
![]() Seeker of Souls
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#1153 | ||
Oooh story time o-o' -sits next to kilala and listens- o-o;
| ||||
![]() | Posted 05-08-2014, 11:22 PM |
![]() |
![]() |
#1154 |
Kilala Mikal
![]() On in to the future
![]() ![]() |
||
That's really good, Law!
-can't wait for more!- ![]() ![]() | ||||
![]() | Posted 05-08-2014, 11:22 PM |
![]() |
Lawtan
![]() Dragon Storm
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#1155 | ||
Josef stuck his grisly sun-worn head in. For a boater, he was a small old crank, but his bearded smile would make anyone pleased. It was with such a smile that he greeted me.
“How’s it going, Mr. Schwartz?” “Same ol, same ol’, Joseph. How about yerself?” “Well, other than rumers about a downright nasty group from the west, and my back a-killing me, nuthin much.” “Rumors?” “Yeah, sumethin about “horses and flames” or some such. Don’t buy into it meself.” “Yeah, I get ya. After the last war, word spreads nuts.” “I heard ‘bout one fella who was talking to a fish. Not any fish, mind you. This fish claimed ‘e were the next Pope. Most blasphemous thing I e’er did here.” So we went on, and I packed up his supplies, wished him well, and went on to out next fellow, and on for much of the day. The sky got dark as clouds rode in, and I anticipated a storm. I'd need to get some more supplies, for weary folk a-comin in, and so I went out into the town. Lawtan: A chaotic dragoness with issues. __��s ofer�ode, �isses sw� m�g. __ Science, horror, folklore, and cuteness incoming! | ||||
![]() | Posted 05-08-2014, 11:25 PM |
![]() |
![]() |
#1156 |
Kilala Mikal
![]() On in to the future
![]() ![]() |
||
*magicks herself a bag of hershey's minis chocolates in a bowl while listening intently*
![]() ![]() | ||||
![]() | Posted 05-08-2014, 11:28 PM |
![]() |
Lawtan
![]() Dragon Storm
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#1157 | ||
The town was a rather simple sort of place, with roads of dirt and trampled grasses. The central square held produce in wooden carts, alongside fish and the like. To east laid the blacksmith, and to the west, the bakery. Old, worn stone walls stood guard from outside threats, the only real stone in the city. We didn’t really have many visible beggars, unlike most towns – I chalked it up to the waterways pulling them outside of the city. We had a simple church, and a rustic townhouse, a tavern with beds for visiting boaters, and a few abandoned spaces. That was about it.
I went about gathering food and all from in town, so I could cater to boatmen hiding from the now more obvious storm approaching. The clouds appeared more and more ominous. Passing by the townhouse, I could hear fiery words pass under a sweltering closed-in building. After placing my supplies in the cart, I began to walk home. Wait. There was a sound. More sounds. I heard ever more sounds from outside the wall, and the gate was closed. What was happening? Curiosity was king over reason, as it is in several people, so I attempted to better see the situation. My heart thud against my chest as I saw a blade split the old moldy wooden gate. Lawtan: A chaotic dragoness with issues. __��s ofer�ode, �isses sw� m�g. __ Science, horror, folklore, and cuteness incoming! | ||||
![]() | Posted 05-08-2014, 11:46 PM |
![]() |
![]() |
#1158 |
Vincent
![]() Seeker of Souls
![]() ![]() |
||
o-o' -sipping on drink- ohhh. o-o' Sounds a bit scary DX... then what? owo'
| ||||
![]() | Posted 05-09-2014, 12:15 AM |
![]() |
Lawtan
![]() Dragon Storm
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#1159 | ||
There was a shout. Suddenly, a flash enveloped the wall, followed by a boom. Something flew to my feet…stone? As light and smoke cleared, the faithful wall had crumbled. Dark specters on horseback stormed through the breach, bearing torches. After a moment of shock, I turned and ran for home, selfishly hoping for the town to preoccupy these raiders.
The overcast evening began to light as flames spread across dry wood like tinder in an encompassing circle, funneling those within. Screams scattered everywhere. More sounds, unfamiliar, like sizzles and pops, accompanied them. Through an alley was a shortcut home, and I hastily took it. As I ran, heat poured out near me. Crashing, beams fell and flames licked my running legs. I cried out involuntarily and continued home. As I stumbled home, I could still hear the riders nearby, covering more ground. I had to get my wife and child out of here! I needed to calm down with the thoughts racing through my mind. I opened the door to a boatsman chatting with my wife. Shouting, and likely terrifying the poor dear, I demanded we find our childe. Grabbing basic supplies, I tossed as much coin as was in our daily sack, asking him to take us away from town. A flurry of footsteps approached the front door, which turned out to be my blessed kinder and frau, but still we had to make haste. She alerted me that the boats were already burning. Ominously, strong footsteps closed closer. Quiet as the common fieldmouse we hid behind or under furniture. Laughter and crude words echoed through the wood. Minutes passed before flames licked the inside of the wooden walls. With alarm, we scrambled to the river bolo. Breaking the opening in the riverman’s special chair, we lept through to the waters below, with sacks of floatable material to keep us afloat. As we floated unseen along the river, the town and banks burned to the ground. We were thankful for our lives, though, and remained so with each successive raid after. We have somewhat grown used to it after a while. The old walls were useless to us, and wood needed to be rebuilt as stone. The bodies, what remained of them, we could never quite account for, but we are a strong town of survivors, and we endure still. END...for now Lawtan: A chaotic dragoness with issues. __��s ofer�ode, �isses sw� m�g. __ Science, horror, folklore, and cuteness incoming! | ||||
![]() | Posted 05-09-2014, 12:21 AM |
![]() |
![]() |
#1160 |
Vincent
![]() Seeker of Souls
![]() ![]() |
||
So we never know what was burnin stuff down? t-t' /for now? XD
ALSO. question, if either of you saw something dangerous headed your way, and it was late at night, would you run through a dark alleyway shortcut to your house in 3 minutes, or take the long way for 6 minutes? O: not saying in insult to the story, just wondering genuinly. XD | ||||
![]() | Posted 05-09-2014, 12:26 AM |
![]() |
Lawtan
![]() Dragon Storm
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#1161 | ||
Well, when the threat is on horseback (alias, faster than you could hope to be), yes. I'd take the 3 minute alleyway.
(Also, I thought it was apparent that the riders were starting the fire - they have torches, and either cannons or bombs...) This is the rough draft to a prologue to a story... Lawtan: A chaotic dragoness with issues. __��s ofer�ode, �isses sw� m�g. __ Science, horror, folklore, and cuteness incoming! | ||||
![]() | Posted 05-09-2014, 12:29 AM |
![]() |
![]() |
#1162 |
Vincent
![]() Seeker of Souls
![]() ![]() |
||
Well yeah. XD I mean. does it tell what the riders are? /might have missed that
Hm o-o' I dunno which I'd take. XD alleyways are known to house thieves and muggers. XD /in the event of someone chasing you in a normal day | ||||
![]() | Posted 05-09-2014, 12:40 AM |
![]() |
Lawtan
![]() Dragon Storm
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#1163 | ||
Oh, I am leaving the riders intentionally mysterious, as they are
A) not the core of the plot, and B) cooler that way (If you really want to know, message me) And with the short prologue/tale done, I'm calling it a night. Lawtan: A chaotic dragoness with issues. __��s ofer�ode, �isses sw� m�g. __ Science, horror, folklore, and cuteness incoming! | ||||
![]() | Posted 05-09-2014, 12:41 AM |
![]() |
![]() |
#1164 |
Vincent
![]() Seeker of Souls
![]() ![]() |
||
Awh. :c Alrighty. Night Lawman. x3 Sleep well 8D
| ||||
![]() | Posted 05-09-2014, 12:43 AM |
![]() |
Lawtan
![]() Dragon Storm
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#1165 | ||
(6)
So...should I do that again sometime? Or was that a bad idea? Lawtan: A chaotic dragoness with issues. __��s ofer�ode, �isses sw� m�g. __ Science, horror, folklore, and cuteness incoming!
Last edited by Lawtan; 05-09-2014 at 04:28 PM.
| ||||
![]() | Posted 05-09-2014, 04:24 PM |
![]() |
![]() |
#1166 |
Umaeril
![]() -:-o}}}-O-{{{o-:-
![]() ![]() |
||
Oh ho, what is this I read, are you telling stories? Are you going to say what happened next? I sort of came in the middle but I read all on this page at least.
I used to have a sig. Really. | ||||
![]() | Posted 05-09-2014, 07:48 PM |
![]() |
Lawtan
![]() Dragon Storm
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#1167 | ||
(7)
It all depends on what the interest is. If I do, it will be sometime next week (to give time to develop the next piece better) (Also, page 1 is on the previous page, sorry) Lawtan: A chaotic dragoness with issues. __��s ofer�ode, �isses sw� m�g. __ Science, horror, folklore, and cuteness incoming!
Last edited by Lawtan; 05-09-2014 at 09:23 PM.
| ||||
![]() | Posted 05-09-2014, 08:38 PM |
![]() |
![]() |
Tags |
club, library |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
|
|