Elf-Aggression
The Never Ending Quest - Episode 32749
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Meanwhile, Fred, Jarvis and Jernicus were in good spirits. Axtun would
soon be behind them, and only a few scattered hills separated them from
the domain of Goldstadt. Jarvis sung a rousing drinking ballad that seemed
to involve a lot of "gropin' dainty lasses" and "pukin' yer troubles
away", Fred wore a big grin on his face, and even young Barstrom
cheerfully hummed something under his breath. All three pictured the
things that awaited them in Goldstadt - a warm room, a hot bath, a tasty
meal of Goldstadt links and fermented yoghurt w/ beer, as well as the
desserts and cheesecake Goldstadt was famous for. Jarvis had additional
designs for sure, as evidenced by his song and his earlier avowed
intention to "despoil the virtue of three maidens true". When asked if he
really had a wife and seven young 'uns, Jarvis swore up and down it had
only been a ruse - but the mischevous look on his face left room for
doubt. "In any case." Jernicus said "After finding shelter for the night our next concern should be to locate an associate of mine. There are too many dangers associated with speaking his name aloud - but rest assured he is a powerful ally in our cause." "That's good." Fred said "As we can use all the allies we can get at this point." "Aye, dangers are all around us." Jarvis added. "The elfie I smelled earlier... for a while it doubled in intensity, then vanished. For a whiles I was happy - but now I smell elfie again. And boy, it's a nasty smell too! I'm glad we'll be out of Axtun soon. This place gives me a bad case of the willies. Enough to make a man soil his britches, bwa-ha-ha-ha- ha!!!" "You'll never reach Goldstadt alive." said a voice in front of them. Fred and Jernicus reined in their horses. The moonlight illuminated a figure up ahead. Long white hair spilled over sharp-pointed ears, and jet-black eyes shone in an elfin face. Black studded leather armor covered the elf's slender but muscular frame, and a massive axe was held, point downward, in each of his hands. "Pleased to meet you, Jernicus of Vjorica!" the elf smiled, revealing a set of fangs. "Or should I say, pleased to eat you! You and your companions - whoever they are!" "Rude elf, I am Lord Fred of the Duchy of Suffex." Fred said, a little annoyed. "Yeah!" Jarvis said. "And I'm the Great Queen-Mother of all elves! Get out of our way, boy! We've got sharp pokey things and magefire that'll scuff yer arse up!" "Oh, ho ho! I'm literally trembling in my boots." the elf grinned. "I am called Tferrat. And with a due nod to your dry human wit, you must now die." "I'm sorry, Tferrat." Fred said, drawing his sword. "But being on foot you are at a distinct disadvantage against a horseman. I must ask you to leave, as by the Code of Chivalry I'm not allowed to strike you down." "Be careful, Fred!" Jernicus whispered. "This being is not to be underestimated. And he is not alone - there's someone behind us also." "Not allowed?" Tferrat said. "Then I guess I'll jsut remove that little handicap for you!" The elf moved in so fast Fred could barely see his two axes go shwack- scrunch in a criss-crossing strike, and then Fred's disemboweled horse fell shrieking to the ground. Fred somehow leapt clear and rolled to safety, jumping up to see Jarvis and Jernicus' horse meet a similar fate.
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