Bloody Great Red Thing With Wings

Well... a stranger thing I ne'er did see wi' me own eyes. An' I only wandered in the tavern fer a drop o' rum afore sleepin'. I s'pose it started when this undead fellow by name o' Dark got 'imself finished off by miss Linwe an' Lore 'cause 'e were a nasty type, an' 'ad been causin' trouble fer a while. They skewered 'im through an' sliced off 'is 'ead - as most folks know, if yer cuts of the undead's 'ead, it'll die fer sure... nah comin' back from that... seems, 'owever, that yer CAN come back from that, if the abyss decides ta spit yer back out fer a joke...

An' then there were this big... um... thing wi' wings, an' 'e... well... tell yer want, I'll reach inta me memory an' tell it from the beginnin', just as it 'appened...

[7:35] Dark Moonwing's wings snap the air as he hovers over the building

[7:35] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) sips at a rum she just helped herself to.

[7:36] Dark Moonwing's tongue flicks out tasting the air as he stares in a second floor window

[7:36] Dark Moonwing hisses with fury seeing no one there

[7:36] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) examines a bit of left over cheese, smells it, then pops it in her mouth.

[7:36] Dark Moonwing flies round the tavern and seeing his own skull screams with rage

[7:37] Dark Moonwing's tail lashes out knocking the pike over

[7:37] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) jumps, looking over her shoulder as she hears a scream and some clattering, chewing cheese slowly.

[7:37] Dark Moonwing drops to the ground talons raking deep into the earth

[7:37] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) tentatively goes to a window to peer out.

[7:38] Dark Moonwing raises his scaly head glowing eyes meeting swiths

[7:38] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) blinks, swallowing the cheese.

[7:38] Dark Moonwing's upper lip slowly curls showing his fangs steam curling from his nostrils 'where arrre they?'

[7:38] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) 's eyes widen a little and she vanishes to one side of the window frame.

[7:39] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) coughs and inquires, with a half-chuckle: Umm... who?

[7:39] Dark Moonwing gives a howl of rage and torment shoving the doors open 'wherrre are they?'

[7:39] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) backs off into a corner, scratching in her hair: Umm..... where's who? Wha'?

[7:40] Dark Moonwing drops to all fours claws scratching the floor as he moves his head tongue flicking out

[7:40] Dark Moonwing snarls 'lorrre, linweeee'

[7:40] Dark Moonwing: 'they did thisss to me!'

[7:40] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) watches the thing, blinking. She frowns: Umm... don' know what yer talkin' about there... must 'ave the wrong realm, I reckons...

[7:40] Dark Moonwing's scaly lips draw back in a snarl as he storms round the tavern.

[7:41] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) watches, slowly remembering something Linwe said about the abyss.

[7:41] Dark Moonwing's tail lashes the air as his nostrils flare 'they werre alwaysss here!'

[7:42] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) coughs a bit and swallows again: Umm.. well, looks like they's gone away fer a bit or somethin'... I nah seen 'em.

[7:42] Dark Moonwing screams with rage

[7:42] Dark Moonwing: 'you liiiiie!'

[7:42] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) says 'Don' s'pose yer'd be.... well.... formerly an undead named Dark...?'

[7:42] Dark Moonwing hisses 'yess' creeps closer

[7:43] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) nods, slowly, keeping her eyes on the thing: Righ'.... well I'd nah lie ta yer sir...

[7:43] Dark Moonwing's maddened eyes roll round his head 'they did thissss to me!'

[7:43] Dark Moonwing: 'they musssst pay!'

[7:43] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) nods: Aye... um... yer nah like bein' like that? Yer looks pretty strong an' all...

[7:44] Dark Moonwing growls 'paaaain'

[7:44] Dark Moonwing turns away and creeps up the stairs

[7:44] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) arcs a brow: Paaaaain...?

[7:45] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) frowns and tentatively weaves her way forward a little to try to see where it went.

[7:45] Dark Moonwing slams one of the doors open

[7:45] Dark Moonwing suddenly leaps down in front of swith screeching

[7:45] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) lingers at the bottom of the stairs.

[7:46] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) squeals and backs off, then forces a chuckle.

[7:46] Dark Moonwing moves to the fireplace 'they arrre gone!'

[7:46] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) says 'Umm... don' worry sir... I's sure yer'll sort the whole thing out...'

[7:46] Loralleti Dexler walks up outside, humming quietly to himself

[7:47] Dark Moonwing's head swivels round eyes narrowing 'I hearrr one'

[7:47] Dark Moonwing: 'they hid!'

[7:47] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) arcs a brow again and blinks, uncertain of what to do.

[7:47] Dark Moonwing moves back upstairs to look again, snarling

[7:47] Loralleti Dexler stops to examine his shoe

[7:47] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) decides to go behind a post and see if the thing goes away.

[7:48] Loralleti Dexler shakes his head then slips into the tavern

[7:48] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) hears the door and looks at Lore, blinking: Sir.... get out of 'ere!

[7:48] Loralleti Dexler smiles slightly, seeing Swith: "Ave"

[7:48] Loralleti Dexler frowns: "What is wrong?"

[7:48] Dark Moonwing knocks over a table

[7:48] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) points to the ceiling: There's a... thing upstairs - lookin' for yer... what used ta be Dark...

[7:48] Loralleti Dexler freezes

[7:49] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) says 'An' 'e seems a bit.,.... angry...'

[7:49] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) hisses: Yer ought ta run now, while yer still can...

[7:49] Loralleti Dexler mutters in Latin, then answers, "Not unless you come also"

[7:49] Loralleti Dexler: You are in danger here!

[7:49] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) nods, glancing at the ceiling: I bloody will, nah worries about that...

[7:49] Loralleti Dexler doesn't add that he thinks she's just drunk

[7:49] Dark Moonwing screeches

[7:50] Loralleti Dexler almost jumps out of his skin: "Good Heavens!"

[7:50] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) winces at the screech and motions toward the door: Come on sir... let's get out of 'ere!

[7:50] Dark Moonwing: 'WHERRE ISSS HEEEE!!!!!!'

[7:50] Loralleti Dexler nods and dashes to the door

[7:50] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) says 'Where's good ta hide? Stables?'

[7:50] Loralleti Dexler stares at teh stables: "No"

[7:50] Loralleti Dexler: the*

[7:51] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) glances back toward the tavern: Well we needs somewhere...

[7:51] Dark Moonwing shatters a window as he throws an ink bottle out

[7:51] Loralleti Dexler suddenly has an idea: "A ship!"

[7:51] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) ducks involuntarily behind a tree.

[7:51] Loralleti Dexler: We can hide in a ship!

[7:51] Loralleti Dexler flinches at the sound of glass

[7:51] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) nods: Aye sir... come on then...

[7:51] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) runs for the docks.

[7:52] Object: Loralleti Dexler is at the door.

[7:52] Loralleti Dexler lifts the latch: "Quick!"

[7:52] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) swings herself down into the belly of the boat.

[7:53] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) presses her back to the timber and sits, twitching a little.

[7:53] Loralleti Dexler jumps in and slams the door shut

[7:53] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) says 'D'yer think it'll jus' get bored an' go away?'

[7:53] Loralleti Dexler leans against a post, crimson eyes wide in the darkness

[7:53] Loralleti Dexler answers, soft voice even quieter than usual, "I know not"

[7:54] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) coughs a little in the darkness, more sober than she was earlier.

[7:54] Loralleti Dexler is silent

[7:54] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) says 'What the heck is 'e now? Some sort o' demon?'

[7:55] Loralleti Dexler answers, voice cracking a little, "I know not"

[7:55] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) scratches in her clothes: Bloody ugly thing if yer ask me... rude too...

[7:55] Loralleti Dexler: I...I thought...I...

[7:56] Dark Moonwing screams as he soars in the night sky like a bird of prey

[7:56] Loralleti Dexler clutches at the pole at the scream: "Are you certain that is Dark?"

[7:56] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) hears the scream and quivers a little.

[7:57] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) says 'Um... Linwe told me what 'ad 'appened... I asked if 'e was an' 'e said 'aye'...'

[7:57] Dark Moonwing drops to the boat on all fours claws scraping the deck

[7:57] Loralleti Dexler cringes at the sound

[7:57] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) freezes, blinking in the darkness at the ceiling.

[7:57] Dark Moonwing's nostrils quiver as he sniffs the deck steam curling from his mouth and nose

[7:58] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) tiwtches a little, fearfully, glancing at Lore.

[7:58] Loralleti Dexler stares at Swith through the darkness, expression frozen

[7:58] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) puts a finger to her lips.

[7:58] Dark Moonwing growls in his hellish voice 'huuumannn.....'

[7:58] Dark Moonwing's wings snap open and he flies up again

[7:59] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) 's eyes widen a little and she mouths at Lore: What do we do...?

[7:59] Loralleti Dexler feels around the inside of the boat

[7:59] Loralleti Dexler whispers back, voice shaking, "I...I know not...I cannot think..."

[8:00] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) stops still again, listening hard.

[8:00] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) whispers: If we stay quiet, maybe t'will bugger off...

[8:00] Dark Moonwing comes back quietly hooking his claws on the side of the boat

[8:00] Dark Moonwing clings there pressing his ear against the side listening for signs of life

[8:01] Loralleti Dexler nods slowly in agreement

[8:01] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) swallows in the darkness, trying to listen for signs of it.

[8:01] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) whispers: Just sit down an' stay quiet...

[8:01] Dark Moonwing's lip curls as he hears a whisper

[8:02] Loralleti Dexler slowly lowers himself, crossing his legs and obviously terrified...more than anyone has ever seen before

[8:02] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) eyes the interior of the boat again, scratching unconsciously at a flea.

[8:02] Dark Moonwing huddles against the side waiting patiently

[8:02] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) whispers, quietly to Lore: I can' 'ear anythin' out there... maybe it sodded off...

[8:03] Loralleti Dexler nods again, unable to speak

[8:03] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) whispers: Le's stay down 'ere a while before we 'as a look, eh...?

[8:04] Loralleti Dexler swallows and murmurs, "Good idea..."

[8:04] Dark Moonwing hears lore and slowly grins

[8:04] Dark Moonwing climbs quietly up the side of the ship and onto the deck

[8:05] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) coughs lightly, staring at the inside of the belly of the ship.

[8:05] Dark Moonwing works his talons under the lid and pries it up sticking his head upside down into the belly of the ship

[8:05] Dark Moonwing gives a rasping chuckle 'lorrre'

[8:05] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) squeals slightly and scrambles into the corner.

[8:06] Loralleti Dexler makes a noise somewhere between a cry and a sob

[8:06] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) crouches down behind a stairway, blinking.

[8:06] Dark Moonwing ignores swith and leaps at lore

[8:06] Loralleti Dexler grabs his dagger, pulling it out: "Stay back!"

[8:06] Loralleti Dexler: Leave Swith and me be!

[8:07] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) stays quiet, watching.

[8:07] Dark Moonwing ignores the dagger just grabs the front of lores shirt 'miiine'

[8:07] Loralleti Dexler jabs at Dark's hand

[8:08] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) musters up courage to speak: Eh... leave 'im alone, eh? I's sure 'e didn' means ta cause yer pain...

[8:08] Dark Moonwing howls in pain and rage and drags lore with him

[8:08] Dark Moonwing hisses at swith eyes glowing

[8:08] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) stays put in the corner.

[8:08] Loralleti Dexler tries to pry Dark's fingers loose: "Leave her be!"

[8:09] Dark Moonwing pulls lore up onto the deck

[8:09] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) follows at a distance to peer through the hatch.

[8:09] First mate: Dark Moonwing is at the door.

[8:09] Object: Dark Moonwing is at the door.

[8:10] Dark Moonwing tugs lore up and grabs him with his hind talons

[8:10] Loralleti Dexler yelps with pain

[8:11] Object: Cyneswith Luik is at the door.

[8:11] Dark Moonwing grabs lore and laughing wildly flies off

[8:11] Swith the Scop (Cyneswith Luik) blinks, watching.

[8:11] Loralleti Dexler shouts in LAtin as he's carried away