Solo Finding a Lost Treasure

[Red Daghul]

TimeStamp: 48th day of fall, 512 AV

The morning sun broke through the small window of Red's master bedroom right onto the face of the sleeping Endal. It was odd for him not to be up before the sun hit his face, but with the happenings of the last few days things had been quite a stir of panic and tension. Two days ago a group of Yasi, and Avora had gone missing in the unforgiving which had put the Endal on search parties and late nights the last few days. Red finally had been given leave to take the day to regain some strength.

It pained him to be out of the searches for a day, but he had to be truthful to himself and notice his lack of energy. Daghul had told him that he would go out after some rest while Red relaxed a bit which made him feel better. The was still a little bit a guilt not being able to help though.

Pushing himself out of bed the Endal quickly dressed in his red shirt and black bryda. Then Red left his room and retrieved his Talon sword which he had been wearing around the Reach just in case. With all the strange happenings the young Inarta was going to be ready for anything.

The first goal for the day was to get some food in his body something that his mornings had been with out for the last two day which was most likely part of the reason he was having such a hard time hold energy. Soon the door opened and close and the Endal was on his way towards the kitchens were he planned on getting some much needed food.

The walk was short and only a few Inartas were moving about in the corridors where the Endal walked. Most were either still getting up, or already at their place of work. It was kinda nice to not be crowded today seeing how the last few days he had been surrounded by people many who wanted to know if they had found anything. The whole thing reminded him of his sisters disappearance, though he was sure she had it planned he had still searched the unforgiving day after day.

Estel had disappeared around two years ago the event still haunted him, and why it all happened still was a mystery to him. The most he had been able to pin together was that a outsider man had talked her into seeing the world, and that had come from a young Inarta who had seen the two talking. It was hard to get more out of the angered boy because he had had a crush on Estel and didn't want to talk about her seeing how she had hurt him. Since the day before Red had not heard or seen his sister since.

Snapping out of his thoughts of his sister the Endal found himself staring at the kitchen door he hadn't even known he made it their. Passing the thoughts away Red pushed open the kitchen door and was greeted by a busy woman who the Endal could only compare to a flock of birds swarming a a source of food as she moved around the room more graceful then any sword fighter that Red had seen.

"I see you have finally come to your senses Red" Chef Davoid said in that playful motherly way "I almost had one of my boys come and fetch you after not seeing you here in three days" she always was looking out for Red especially if he forgot to come and visit every now and then which with how the last few days had gone he had not made it down. Sometimes the Chef could be harsh, specially if you were looking to find a bit of extra food, but she was a kind as could be if you just worked with her.

"Well you know how it is, Davoid, when the skies call I have to answer" he said in a innocent voice trying to be playful back, and to seal the deal he gave her a award winning smile. It was a funny thing because Red didn't normally act this way, but she was one of the few who could get him to open up.

Sighing she shook he head at the Endal a offered up a some chuckle and pointed "Your food right there, Red, now get out of my kitchen and eat" her voice in a mock harsh tone making jest to the first time they had met which was a misunderstanding on both of their parts.

Taking his plate Red moved out into the small dining area and started to eat what he believed was a oatmeal type of dish that smelled almost better then it looked. Wasting little time in smelling and looking the Endal jumped straight to eating which is when his eyes caught sight of a strangely dressed Inarta woman with long golden red hair and a small body. The image of the woman flashed memories in his head that didn't fit the face matched some one he knew, but the body didn't and surely the clothes she wore didn't.

It was simply a mater of seeing someone who looked like his sister, and Red went back to eating his meal quietly, but now with his thoughts back on his younger sister he didn't look up to see that that woman was heading straight towards him as he took a bit of his meal.

[Red Daghul]

Taking another spoonful of food into his mouth Red kept his thoughts circling in his head he had a bad feeling that something bad was coming, but it was just a feeling he was sure from the events of the days before. It was that feeling though that made it hard for him to relax as if his body was stuck in this place of stress. Part of the Endal wanted to go to the imfirmary to see if they could help him, but every time he thought about it he decided not too.

It was then that a small piece of paper was slide across the table to sit in front of him, and Red let his eyes read the name that was written across the folded parchment and to his surprise it was his name. The Endal's eye darted up to look at the deliverer, but just as he did a crash came from behind him.

"You no good, Dek" came the voice of Chef Davoid "Next time I'll catch you, filthy thief!" her voice was tense and you could tell she wanted to hit something. Remembering the paper Red turned hoping to catch sight of who ever laid the paper down on the table, but there was no one in sight. Picking up the paper and stuffing it in a pocket the Endal quickly made his way into the kitchen where Davoid was instructing a few young Inarta to clean up a mess.

"where did he go?" Red asked not bothering to inquire what had happened as he had guessed the events that took place.

"off down the hall to the right" she said the frustration in her voice evident "Those Dek always trying to get more then they work for" she kicked a pot that had hit the floor, but Red was already moving full speed out the door and to the right running down the hall.

Tracking someone in the unforgiving is one thing, but tracking in the Reach was a different mater. It was not though all lost for many of the floors were covered in a small layer of sand brought in by the winds, and you can see foot prints every now and then. Lucky for Red that not many people were out at the time, and the foot prints he saw were surely that of the thief.

Making his way around a turn Red was met by the sight of a Dek trudging through the next corridor, but he was having trouble holding on to the tray that he was carrying and Red made quick work on catching up with the Dek as he called out for him to stop. The Dek looked at him and quickly dropped the tray and dodge off though a door on his right.

As Red reached the door he looked out to see a more crowded road, and that is where he knew his hunt was over. It would be impossible to hunt his prey even with the help of Daghul who was out searching again he guessed. Turning around he bent down and started picking up the trey and it's contents which was some food, and a glass that was shattered now. Making sure all the glass was picked up the Endal walked back towards the kitchen.

Feeling bad that he was not able to bring the full justice that was deserve Red at least was grateful he was able to get the tray back. Pushing through the door to the kitchen for the second time that day the Endal gave a smile that said he was sorry for not being able to catch the thief and Chef Davoid opened her mouth "Those good for nothing Dek, always trying to steal a loaf of bread, or a glass of wine and here they broke out of our better glasses" this was one mad woman "ERRRR if I just got my hands on that boy..."

Red smiled and finsihed her sentence "you would have turned him over to me to deal with" he knew the woman wouldn't have hurt the boy... to badly, but still rules were rules and it was his job to deal with these kinds of issues not hers.

She looked over at Red with softer eyes and answered"of course, you know how they make me though... i could just punch something" he gave her a soft laugh and set the tray down gave her a short bow to say good bye and turned to leave. "so your going to leave with out telling me who she is?" Red stopped in his tracks and looked back with questioning eyes "don't try that on me, I saw the way she looked at you like she knew who you were" Red started to feel really lost 'fine don't tell me, but you know I will find out sooner or later" with that she went back to work, and Red slipped through the door.

Confusion toyed with the Endal's head who was the girl surely it wasn't Estel though she did seem to share many of the features of his sister, but that was common in the reach as well. Thats when he remembered the note, and he quickly pulled it and opened it.

Dear Red,

Im so sorry for the way I left, and I know you must think I died or... well you know what I mean. I have seen so many things in the world that I want to tell you, so many things to show you. You won't believe the life I have lived. Anyways I wanted to talk to you, but I didn't know how too. Thats when i had this idea for a note, and if you want to see me meet me at the court yard of the sky. I promise I will explain everything.

Your Sister
Estel

P.S do remember the time we were attacked by the bullies at the courtyard, life has changed so much from then.

The hand writing on the note was almost perfect he had never seen his sister be able to do such a thing, but then again it had been two years a lot can happen in that time. Though he was angered at one time with his sister the fact that she was back filled him with joy, and a little bit of fear as he hadn't seen his sister in a long time.

There was one other thing about the note that caught his gaze, the last part about the time when they had been attacked in the court yard of the sky. That wasn't where it happened, they had been attack just out side the kitchen. It was odd that she would forget something like that, but none the less he was more happy she was back. There for he pushed the strange memory aside and quickly made his way towards the court yard of the sky wondering where his sister had been and what adventures she had seen.

[Red Daghul]

The Endal kept his pace smooth, and graceful though he felt on the inside like he might explored there and then. His sister, back from what ever adventure she had gone on he could hardly wait till he reached the courtyard of the sky. The questions he had to ask, the answer that would finally put the pieces of her going missing. Each step brought him closer.

The people in the corridors were growing as people went on there way. People from all sorts of life from Dek, to even other Endal who he gave a fist to chest salute in respect as they returned it. There was nothing that could get in his way. This was a good day, and right when he needed one too.

Passing through the last corridor Red took a deep breath calming himself, for he was still a Endal and they had a way of holding themselves that needed to be seen. There for he made himself calm down he checked his hilt of his blade almost out of habit and then started into the Courtyard. It was fairly empty, and you could hear the sounds of the market place just down the way. Here though it was peaceful, quiet, and strangely lacking life.

Scanning the area the Endal searched for signs of his sister though none seem to be easily spotted, and as he studied the courtyard the sounds of foot steps echoed across the courtyard. Red shifted towards where he heard the sounds coming from. That would mark the moment that Red began to feel extremely uneasy about this whole thing.

From the shadows a man steps out his dark brown hair was short and neatly placed, and his eyes were like a stone grey and lifeless. Even more so he was small, yet looked as if he held power with in his body. The man dressed in dark clothes helping him hide in the shadows. Red didn't like what he was seeing, but far worse was that the man was wielding a weapon. It was a straight blade, and long if the Endal had been able to see better he would have called it a long sword.

The man stood there with a wicked grin on his face "Surprised?" the man said as if he knew why Red was there "oh, did you expect your sister" it was a mocking tone that rang out of this mans mouth, and a rage seemed to start to build up inside of the Endal. "Tell you what I will let you see your sister, hmm, would that make you feel better". This man had a death wish.

Red opened his mouth and with authority said "I am a Endal of Wind Reach you will let my sister go, and leave this place now before you get yourself hurt" the last part was a threat, and Red would act on it to he wasn't playing around.

"Well, I guess if you are going to be like that" said the dark dressed man who clapped his hands and from a side door came two men and the woman that Red had seen earlier "well here she is" he gestured to the girl. The girl was bound by the hands, and a piece of clothe had been stuffed in her mouth and tied around her to keep her from talking. "oh, I guess i didn't tell you in the note I wrote... she is kinda my hostage".

That was it Red reached behind him to the black hilt of his Talon sword the eagle pommel sliding up into the air as the swords blade made a ringing sound as it was released from it's hiding place. The little light shone off the blade with a majestic display, and the blade seemed to cry out that it was ready to do it's master bidding. "Let. Her. Go." was all the Endal said as he stood his ground the blade pointing the way towards the man.

"haha, really you think you can just pull a blade out and I will just let you win" the man said as he drew his long sword out. It's blade a dark metal that seemed to match the mans strange feel. "You see she has told me about you, and your eagle friend. You see I want to meet Daghul I believe that he would bring quite a profit out there in the world, and as of late I am in need of some money" that was the last straw, this man went to far. It was time to fight.

[Red Daghul]

The mocking tone that the man used only added to the flames of the rage that Red felt burning in his body. This man was baiting him in a way that almost seemed like he wanted the Endal to attack him, and he had won if that was his goal. The Talon sword moved with a deadly grace as Red brought the blade across the mans chest, but he must have misjudged the mans speed because the Endal's blade stopped as it met metal on metal.

"come now Red, do you think me a simple man with out skill" it was becoming clearer and clear this man wanted more then he had said. Red moved the sword again this time aiming for the legs, and then spinning around to send a blow to the mans head. The man swiftly parried the first blow, and before Red could take the second attack the mans sword was already there waiting. "You don't even know who i am, maybe you should ask" the man was taunting him and it was working.

The clash of metal on metal rang out for a few more minutes as Red threw attack after attack at his foe who seemed to be able to parry each blow, but never attacked as if he were simply playing with the Endal. Who was this man, and why was he so intent on ruining Red's life.

After a few more minutes of sending blows at the man he opened his mouth to say a simple sentence "well, this has been fun, but i really must be going" and with that the man started to swing his sword in attack. Red brought his own blade to meet each swing of the mans long sword, but was having a hard time keeping up with the speed and pace of the blows.

Red felt himself slowly coming to a end of his strength, but he needed to find a way to come out victorious... and yet the answer danced away from him as another series of blows came his way. Red backed up trying to hold himself steady in this battle, but as he took another step back the man threw a kick in sending Red to the ground his talon sword sliding out of reach.

"now that we have that out of the way lets talk about you and your sister" the mans voice was full of malice and deceit "here is my simple offer to you wind rider" there was a bitterness in the words wind rider that Red didn't understand, but it made him want to attack the man again, yet the man must have seen his desire and placed his sword next to Red's neck " your sister has stolen something from me, and wouldn't you believe it she won't give it back, but I think that she told you where it is..." he paused for a moment "Give me what was stolen, and I let you both live. you have till tomorrow afternoon to bring me the location we will meet here again" and with that he turned and left.

Red lay on the ground his body worn and torn, and the feeling of dread settling in. The answer to this problem wasn't simple at all, for Estel never told him of any item, or location why would he have even began to think that. Red hadn't even had contact with his sister to even be able to have any information on this... And yet now it fell down to this Red needed a plan, and he needed Daghul's help for it. If Red had anything going for him it was that this man truly didn't understand how powerful he and Daghul could be together.

Picking up the talon sword from the ground the Endal took off at a jog back to his Aeries where he was sure Daghul would return soon. They had plans to make, and Red intended on showing that evil man just how angry he was. This was not going to be pretty.

[Red Daghul]

Entering into his Aeries home high above the Reach Red quickly made his way into his room where he changed into his hunting garb. Now garbed in the dark red leather jerkin, and black leather pants the Endal smeared the dark red paint over his eyes adding to the look. It was a little silly, but Red wanted this mysterious man to understand that he was not a joke. Moving through his room he head towards the door that lead straight into Daghul's nesting room.

'Daghul, please tell me your ready for a fight' the Endal sent with the emotion to go along with it. Red was already forming a plan, and it meant he needed to find out where this man was hiding.

The Eagle let out a screech as he felt the rage in Red's mind 'what has brought such a thing' the Wind Eagle asked concern swallowing up the questions, but the Endal could only send images of his sister, his fight, and defeat. Then the Eagle seemed to mirror the rage and Red sent over 'We need a plan" and the eagle agreed.

The two spent a hour sending thoughts back and forth each building a growing needed to tear this dark dressed man in two. The bond between them reflected each other as they were closer then ever before. Red's rage, fear, and need fueled the inspiration, while Daghul's peaceful, calm, and desire to help gave them sense. The plan was not overly complex first find out where the man was hiding, second rescue Estel, and third finish off the man.

Red knew that he had no hope of beating the man by himself, but with Daghul's wisdom, and extra senses he might be more then able to defeat the man. With the plan in place Daghul and Red took to the skies the evening sky starting to set in as the two started their sweep over the Reach.

Signs of outsides in odd places would be the best sign of finding them, lucky for Red he had seen the other two men which he felt were no more the hirelings and would seek some where to find a drink. This was at least what the Endal hoped because soon or later then they would lead the pair of watchers back to their master. This was a gamble worth taking.

Three hours of circling places that offered to take the cares and stress of the day away came up with little to nothing in the area of finding anything. Red was starting to feel despair when Daghul sent him 'I found one' and Red watched as Daghul swooped down with open wings showing Red a man who was just leaving "The Lost Sense" and then he knew that he had found his prey Daghul took back to the air and kept his eye on the man who stumbled as if drunk through the streets of the Reach.

A hour later the man found himself in a back corner passed out, and it would seem he had gotten lost in the city in his drunken state. It looked like it was time for different maters, and the Endal took to the ground walking up to the man who lay asleep in a pile of trash. Moving up to the man Red raised his hood over his face and drew his short bow, and a arrow kicking it back he kicked the man awake.

"You have one chance to tell me where your master is hiding. If you lie, which I will know, I will shoot a arrow through you leg, and if you keep up your act I will do worse then that" Red was not normally known for his cruelty, but this was something he had not been tested in. Though he rather not hurt someone this man didn't deserve the Endal's mercy.

"wh..what's happening" the man rolled about till his eye closed in on the arrow pointed at him, and he suddenly snapped into a different mind set "you... I.. He is hiding at the tomb of the fallen said you would never find him there" the man seemed to be telling the truth, and with a grin Red turned away calling Daghul to him.

The Endal and Eagle took to the skies once again the wind seemed itself to give it's permission to the two to finish this invader of sorts. The sun was just setting and it's orange pink glow seemed to set the scene as the hooded Endal and Eagel rose higher and higher into the night sky there target in sight, and their foe not far from them now it would soon be the end of that man.

[Red Daghul]

They landed just a ways away from the "Tomb of the Fallen" which lay just over a hill that Red now used as cover as he crawled up to the edge to peer over. The camp that he sought was just a ways away from the opening that led into the fiery depths that spelled danger from the look of it to the smell that it left in the air.

Taking his time to study the lay out of the camp the Endal easily picked out what he knew to be the dark dressed man, and not far from him but moving away he saw the second brutish man who had held his sister just hours before. Of course the man was making his way over to where his sister sat tied up just waiting for the day to end. Red started to form a plan.

The first thing he would have to do is to take care of the brute of a man it wouldn't be a easy fight anyways but two on one was never a good thing. The next pat would be to free his sister and have Daghul carry her out of there as fast as he could, and then Red would deal with the man who he felt anger build up at the mere thought of him.

The Endal set to his ways staying low to the ground as he tried his best to use stealth to reach the camp. Each step was carefully placed as he watched the big man who watched his sister, and with ever step closer he felt excitement building till it reached it's peak. Now only feet away and hidden as best he could tell Red was ready and quietly pulled his bow from his back, and a arrow from it's resting place on his back.

The arrow fit well against the string of the bow, and he slowly pulled back, but the bow gave him away as it gave a creaking sound. The Endal held his breath wishing he had gotten a new bow, and the large man peered around his eyes must not be as tuned into the dark as Red's and with out another thought the Endal let his arrow fly aimed towards the mans neck.

The arrow missed it's mark and hit the man in the shoulder, but the Endal had already nocked a second arrow and had sent it on it's way towards the man. It was to late though as the man had already let his pain known through a yell, and then a garbled yell as the second arrow made good it's mark in the mans neck and he fell to the ground died moments later.

Now Red made his way over to his sister hearing the shouts of the leader called out for his henchmen. By the time the Endal was at his sister cutting the bonds holding her in place the man had already made his way over. Now both the Endal and the man stood staring at each other Red's talon sword slipping from it's sheath crying out for revenge while Estel stood behind Red. It was clear that the scene was set, and it was time to see who really was the victor.

[Red Daghul]

The two stared at each other the only light coming from a few torches and of course the tomb of the fallen. The Endal gripped the hilt of his talon sword with a dedication and rage that could burn the world around him. The other man seemed to stand at ease his eyes cutting into Red like a knife cutting to the heart, but it only seemed to bring the Inartan's rage to the surface.

Somewhere over them in the clouds came the screech of Daghul who was darting down into the fray, and a grin slowly appeared on Red's face as he used his left leg t push off the ground starting his charge towards the man. Daghul appeared just a way away hovering in close his talons reaching carefully out toward Estel and lifted her into the air and out of danger.

The sound of metal clashing on metal rang out into the night as talon sword met the dark iron of the long sword, and the two swords danced around as if they were mortal rivals intend on killing each other. Red spun and brought his sword across the mans chest, as his foe parried the blow and sent his own slash at which the Endal parried. Then the two went again through the blows.

A slash towards the head, blocked, a jab, dodged, and the dance went on and on till the shadow of a man in front of Red started to push the Endal to the edge of his skill. Each step seemed to bring Red closer and closer to his end, and it was then that the Endal found himself being pushed towards the Tomb of the fallen.

'DAGHUL!' screamed Red's mind as he felt himself slowly coming closer and closer to defeat, and the man only seemed to be speeding up his attack. Taking a wild swing at his foe the Endal hoped to throw off the man way to swift attacks, but instead in the heat of battle he felt his foot slip and he fell to the ground.

"haha, really Red is this what it means to be a Endal... I have had better fights against a child" the insult only made Red erupt in rage once again, and he sent a jab at the man who parried it and kicked the Endal sending him rolling the last few steps towards the tomb of the fallen where the heat became extremely evident to Red.

Trying to raise himself up the Endal felt utter defeat just moments away, and what was worse was that what really hurt was that he was alone. Daghul seemed so far away... Red had never thought it would end this way, and as the smiling man who believed he had won took his time to finish the Endal all seemed lost.

Red took a deep breath letting the cool wind blow across his face and he imaged the feeling of the wind high in the sky racing across his body as he and Daghul darted through the heights of the sky feeling the endless adventure that spread through out eye sight. Knowing the end was here at least he saved his sister.

"good bye Red the fallen" the man raised his blade to attack.

That's when it hit Red the feeling of Daghul coming close and with it a new feeling of motivation as the Eagle willed Red to fight 'It's not your time Endal, now stand and fight'. Through his connection to Daghul Red could see the battle field, or at least he saw it from his eyes more clear. as the stroke of the blade from the enemy at hand came down the Endal brought his blade to meet it's foe and sparks flew as the swords clashed in battle.

Red pushed off the ground forcing the man back as thundering sound of Daghul's wings rang out as he touched ground, and a peace came over Red. Sweeping his foot under his foe he pushed back as the man started to fall back, but he wasn't down and he threw the Endal over as he touched the ground. Red saw it coming with the help of Daghul and he turned it into a roll coming back onto his feet turning to meet his enemy.

The two went back and forth, but this time with Daghul in his head he felt more in control and he started to push the other man back. Daghul didn't attack which Red knew was because the bird had faith that Red could win, and needed to do it himself. Then it came down to it Red could tell the man was tiring, and with a sweep of his feet the man hit the ground, and the Endal had won this match.

"I guess I fight better then you thought" Red said in triumph as he brought his sword down to the mans neck "now I want answers" the man only smiled, and Red started to get a strange feeling. Before the Endal could make sense of what had happened a huge light erupted in his eyes as a torch was swung in front of his face a a blade was dragged across his chest and he fell to the ground in pain.

The second henchman had found his way back to the site, and with both Red and Daghul distracted with the man they both had not seen the man sneaking up on them. Daghul was the first to take action using his talons to grab the man and lifting into the air dropped him into the tomb of the fallen.

Red touched his chest as he lay on the ground pain surging through his body as the light of the world slowly faded into darkness, and he felt his body raise into the air as Daghul carried him back towards the Reach faster the he had ever gone before...

Darkness gave way to a light in the distance. Like a sun it rose from the horizon, and Red say below him Wind Reach his home. Though he felt odd staring at it as if he weren't apart of the world but above it. Searching for Daghul he found that he couldn't see or feel the bird and a despair started to take over, and then with that the light blinded him and darkness reclaimed his vision.

[Red Daghul]

In the darkness there was nothing more then the desire for light, and even dreams had all gone from the halls of shadows as the Endal seemed stuck with in himself. Nothingness wasn't a pleasant thing, and it's friend loneliness had made himself at home. It seemed like forever before he started to feel the warmth build with in him, and the feeling of a soft bed beneath him which seemed to slowly tear away the shadows of darkness in which he was held.

Opening his eyes Red couldn't take in everything at once, and the Endal felt as if his energy had been sucked from his body. Slowly though the puzzle pieces of his surroundings all fit together, or at least most of them. The Endal knew he was in his room, and in his own bed at that with no one around at the moment, but with that in mind and the feeling of fatigue he let the world slip away as he rolled over and tried to sleep again. of course that is when he got the painful reminder of what had happened.

Pain shot across his chest starting from left side as it touched to the right, and of course the Endal rolled back as a fire started where his body was wounded. Looking down Red saw a bandage that covered his chest, and his memory kicked in at full speed. Lucky for the Endal his leather jerkin took most of the blow, and from how he felt he must be more bruised then cut. Then again the bandage would say that he did not come out of that fight with out a bit of blood being spilled.

Letting himself fall back onto the softness of his bed he felt himself slowly falling back asleep, but at least now he knew where he was, and that things were safe at least for the moment. Entering now into a different kind of darkness of sleep that was restful, and knowing that Daghul was near. At some point he felt the cool hand of someone checking his wound, and comforting him which he was sure he would hear more about what was going on when he awoke.

[Whimsy]

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Experience Award

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Red Daghul

Exp

+1 Acrobatics
+1 Intimidation
+4 Observation
+2 Riding (Eagle)
+1 Running
+2 Stealth
+1 Tactics
+2 Tracking
+2 Weapon: Shortbow
+4 Weapon: Talon Sword

Lores
Estel: Missing Sister
Chef Davoid: Caring Relationship
Strengthened Bond: A Wind Eagle's Empathy
What Unconsciousness Feels Like

Comments
I really enjoyed this thread. You obviously put a lot of thought into the plot and unfoldings of this thread, and it showed. Lots of skills were used, and I hope you're happy with what you were awarded. Just a note, though: in the thread, you stated you used your Shortbow quite easily. However, you don't have any Shortbow experience. You DO have Longbow, though, which gives you some leeway, but remember that they do technically count as two different weapons. PM me if you have any questions or concerns about the grade.