Razen -> RE: (DF)Book of Vereriaz, Written by Narathzul (1/19/2011 7:39:02)
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Part IV: Elitus’s Key Upon our arrival at the Refuge, I noticed a face that wasn’t Razen, couldn’t have been Zazaith, so I deduced that it was Galith. Galith spoke in a mockery of surprise, “Well, well, well, if it isn’t Mr. Mystery Hero and the High Mage.” I spoke with deep furiosity and honesty, “Galith, I should kill you right where you stand.” Galith did not cease his sarcasm when he asked, “Now, why would you want to do that?” I spoke with such anger that even Thalack would have felt intimidated, “Because, you stole all the supplies that I had gotten for the people of this Refuge.” Galith had responded with only, “I needed them, plus you wouldn’t want me dead, though. I can tell you that.” With that Galith fled into the shadows thick, I could’ve believed a Zari was protecting him, but which one would? I thought on this long after Galith had been out of sight. I got a conclusion, it had to be Navith, yet he bore no mark as a Dark Elf, strange. I suspect that he will play a greater role in the time to come thought, despite his cruelty. With this final thought of Galith, I and Zazaith had finally gotten to the “Lone House of the Refuge”. Razen greeted us as casual; he asked if we had gotten what had been the prime of the assignment, “Do you have the food and water for us?” The starving refugees looked upon me knowing that they could easily break me with their stare. They were correct; I spoke before Zazaith could sprout his consistent quotes of great wisdom. I said only, “Why Razen of course, I say that it is quite a hefty sum of fruit and drink.” I let go of the sack on accident, and a small child fell to the ground to catch it, he skid his knee and cut a good bit of his leg up, on this paved and diseased road. I said, “Thank you for getting these for me, but I think you hurt yourself pretty bad, you should let Zazaith look at that.” The Child had sat with his knee high up; it looked like I could even see the bone, how horrid. Zazaith had not paid attention to the disgust of the wound, and mended it with his great healing magic of the creation magic. Razen was growing impatient of this distraction though, and kindly asked Zazaith, “Would you heal the boy inside, as I still need to ask more of Seradan‘s success?” I watched Zazaith pick up the wounded child easily, and Razen focused once again on me. I said, “Well, here you go, sorry for the delay, and about the child’s injuries, so is there anything I can do to actually help!?” Razen had made his query near instantaneously, “Well, would you be willing to get Elitus Von Sturthart’s Office Key?” I answered with a fear deep within my veins, “Well, I would, as I really need your trust, due to my father’s assigning me in his place. We are honorable, unlike many.” I brought this question to Razen’s mind though, “But, where would I find it, as I know quite little of this blazing, cursed city!?” Razen had spoke alone in saying it, “Elitus lives in the highest quarter of his spire, or to the right of the bastion of depravity.” The place that Razen spoke of was the prison obviously, but I had another query on my inquisitive mind, “How’s the kid, is he fine now? I really need to know, or I will feel extremely guilty for causing his injury.” Zazaith had come out from the crowded house, instead of Razen speaking a word. Zazaith had held the before injured child carefully, then cautiously put him upon his feet. Zazaith said, “He will be fine, Seradan. No need to worry your head off its lid.” I responded with, “I’m glad is fine, but who is the child anyways? I‘m just asking.” Zazaith had somehow butted within my mind and spoke, “He is Razen’s son, now retract your question, unless you really want Razen to despise you.” Razen broke the silence, “Seradan, now that you know the child is ok, and would you mind doing what you asked to do?” I look dumbfounded at Razen and could only sputter the words, “Of course, Razen. I will go right now!” With that I gave the signal of my leave. With the new thought in mind, I spotted a small crevice, which I never noticed before. I asked myself, should I check to see what this is. So, I reached out towards the small, almost hidden hole in the rock, like I were hypnotized to do so. I felt a small pull on my arm, I tried to snatch my precious limb back, but the thing which had it’s grip had tightened to a point where my arm felt as though the bone were ripping out, from the two forces upon it. I looked at what was pulling on my arm, it was that Goblin Thief. I got my other arm to where he couldn’t see it, but I could punch him. I pushed all of my force into this and punched at the Cretan’s Torso. When my fist reached the bugger, he got what he deserved for nearly taking my arm for revenge of taking the food and water from him. I sighed, and said, “Now, to get that key.” I walk without a healer, with my arm in its previous shape from the Goblin’s grip. I now had my mind fully together with no distractions to slow me from completing my task. I pasted the despicable pathway to the pristine, golden trimmed part of the city, which had practically felt like an entirely separate world from the absolute size of it. There was nothing more of interest upon my way towards the spire of which I deemed the Home of Kahumot, Thalack, and Navith, despite the fact that it was Elitus Von Struthart who lived in the tower built below a hell and above the pit of blood. I always wondered why Elitus and the entire Guard had lived in the higher quarters of the Prison, but truly I don’t want to find out why. The tower’s bottom was still pieced together with the inmate’s bodies, but once I had laid my eyes upon the third story and higher, I saw such a serene beauty, it was something of legends and imagination together. The pristine stone was blindingly bright from the shining rays of the stars. I had luckily got a rope for the carriage, but this was a good use to, so I found a small twin pronged metal item, I thought this should be able to hold, and it was pristine steel, perfect. I tied the rope and hook together, then I slung the rope to a small window upon the second floor, as I can only scale so much, without getting caught. I had to be really careful as the first floor was serrated with protruding spikes. I slowly keep an eye for them and held onto the rope with my right arm mostly, as my left arm was still pretty stretched from being pulled by that Goblin. The guards fortunately for me were switching, and Elitus was pretty far from his office, but I still had to get into his office, and out before he even got near. I estimated I had around twenty minutes to get to the office, and get out. I took my opportune time to go, and did, fast as I could safely, while remaining unnoticed, which was kind of slow actually. I poked my head through the second floor window finally, and I saw that the hallway was clear of guards, I took the small interval chance of escape of this terrifying world. I kept silent through the deathly halls of painted steel and wood. It would’ve definitely been a thieves’ dream, all of the precious material, without a single guard or watchman. But, I hadn’t the time to waste pondering of my surroundings, I knew that Elitus was coming, and would see me dead in his office, with no chance of leaving. My time was getting shorten constantly, but I had finally found the golden plate of which bore Elitus’s name in an elegant, fancy script. His office had quite a many fancy objects, far more than what is expected of a Guard Captain. I even saw a little poem on his desk, and it was right next to his key. I thought, how wonderful, absolutely convenient. I grabbed the steel key and put it into my pocket, and finally focused on the small poetry. quote:
The Song of Mortimer & Mordred's Final Fight: Blades clang, the heavens fell unsung, A father and son, in only one on one, The son hath no remorse, slashing through leaving no open path, Armies surround, where they are abound, A final series of strikes, the father falls the son hath greater might. By: Wrayth Zeyos, Ickakein Author and Poet. It was a masterpiece of poetry, as it flown with such ferocity. It also seemed to be written by one of Vereriaz’s greatest writers, Wrayth Zeyos, who has a book written for nearly every peak of interest in this universe, and sometimes beyond. I began to hear the footsteps of heavy boots, I began to panic. I had to get out without receiving any notice from the guards now. I snuck into a small door, almost like a dumbwaiter. I had began to hear a conversation spark in minutes of waiting in the small crevice-like room, “Elitus, are you worried about the rumors of a thief trying to bring you down? I think you better watch out.” Before I could hear the demon Elitus’s view on the subject, I felt a jolt, and took motion, and realized that this was a dumbwaiter. I fell at a great pace, and eventually got to the bottom floor from the fifth. I began to open the latch, which I took no heed of before. I opened the door, and peered for guards, and found there were none again. I thought, so they’re still switching posts it seems. I will take the chance I got, rather than wait for the guards to come here. I staggered through the small hole of a door, and began to get up, then I hear the clatter of boots again. I instantly began to run with panic having control of me. My mind lay scattered from the pure anxiety, and I continually keep my pace through the city once, I got past the large doors of the prison. I held my left arm the entire time, as it didn’t need to be moving around to much, and if I didn’t, then I probably wouldn’t have my arm again. The way back was of course was far easier than while inside the prison and barracks, as there were no guards anywhere near the Refuge. I returned again to where Razen casually was. Zazaith was there as well, which was fortunate for me. I walked towards them, Zazaith said, “What in the name of Aristal and Zazaiuln happen to you?” I said, “Well, remember that Goblin that I needed to take water and food from? Well, he wanted to eat my now apparently delicious arm.” Then, I looked over towards Razen and said, “Also, here’s the key.” Zazaith didn’t speak but began to heal my arm, what was before bruises, and broken bones, now became healthy, smooth, and solid. I said, “Thank you, Zazaith.”
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