Chapter 1: Prologue
As the Thing got no one to protect at last, last glimmer of hope faded, It decided that there is literally one thing left to do. Thing shall see if it leads somewhere, and will then decide, what do do next. It was at least a beginning. It fluently stood up in her over a half thousands bodies, different eyes scanned his surroundings. There is nobody to take revenge on in here, time to go, It thought in unison. First things first – weaponry. Half equipped themselves with quarterstaves, one fourth in spears, 1/8 swords, 1/16 bows, and the last part had Katars paired with clubs. All armory etched with different runes of power, making absolute variety of effects.
As Thing armed itself, it was time to depart. Now to our eyes appears a gruesome scene; floors covered with guts, and blood, temple walls crashed into pieces, and marble columns shattered. That was already the past, no need to recall it anymore. As It left the cave, a powerful explosion, followed with swift implodes, shattered remains of the God of Many Vessels temple.
It appeared that a beginning was settled…
The Thing decided to form a mercenary group, as it's five hundred vessels provided the opportunity. Perhaps It will figure out, what to do next, as The half god bathe in sorrow, despair, and blood. It chosen a name for her army: 'Furious Doom' as the Thing found the name appropriate.
It has to name his vessels by some nicks too. For the general he chosen Lirien, which wield an outstanding longbow, and great sword. Each hundred men had capitan – Rile, Stior, Gwar, Quen, and Amros. Made three men, and women, as It found it right, to split genders on halves.
After brief camping in the woods surrounding the city of Stein, they got first assignment. It was a simple escort work, but to a dangerous place at that. The convoyed was a trade potentate, rich enough to afford security to his goods.
As they passed a canyon, some rocks fell from above, but were disposed of by quarterstaves. All was going on well thus far. Until an ambush, which was literally one sided bloodshed, as bows were shot, swords swung, spears thrust, and clubs fell. After few seconds no one was left. In return they got reward increase, due to the sheer number of fallen foes – there were at least fifty of them. As the group shrank earlier to just 25 men, it was a great achievement. While loot was taken, the convoy moved on until dusk, therefore a camp was set. Afore few campfires, the trader discussed the plan for next day; it would be reaching Gran – seaside trading post, where the wares will be sold. As dawn lit the forest, camp was swiftly broken, and the column moved on.
In the same time a fearsome creature woke from sleep, as it felt the Thing. Its scales were golden – green, wings covered with red, and black feathers, and had spiky long tail, not to mention blue eyes, and one big horn between them.
As a roar was heard, It felt a powerful creature coming, it evaded its first attack, then delivered mighty blow executed by Lirien herself. The wing fell down on the ground, as the beast screamed in pain. Immediately two arrows shot into eyes of the creature, making it impossible for it to defend properly against Stior's quarterstaff spin blow, which made beast's head explode into a cascade of brain. The fight was over.
In the afternoon they reached the post, and sold almost all wares, which made a huge profit for the tradesman, and he granted the lot to Lirien, thanking for partnership. It was a well earned quest reward. Furious Doom set a camp in the woods under the city, then assigned watch duties, then had some rest. Amros's archers hunt down some venison, so the baked meat was being eaten with fresh bread. It was a fine beginning of the group, as they already got 1000 gold coins, as the trader earned 10000, then generously granted 1/10 to the leader.
All was going well, and it was a fine day next morning, as the group headed to the capital. Running thro great distance in one day, as Thing's endurance was godlike after all. The next camp went as good as the last, and the next day they were in ¾ way to the great city.
Everything seems perfectly well, right? That will end very soon...
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