OOC: Wow, Atlantis, the island of Dr. Moreau and Lord of the Rings all in one thread. Allow me to add my twist.
IC: Prendick had been master of the King's live stock for ten years. He stood on the side of the large sleeping volcano, mount Alistat, watching over the heard of Dugenes, as they peacefully graized on the sweet grasses. The Dugene
was a cross between cattle, sheep and mountain goats, providing a fine soft wool and meat for the islanders. Here above the tree line Prendick had a clear view of the island and the surrounding waters. He spotted them coming in the distance. He signaled to his herdsman.
"Alarm! To your bows men they're coming again!" Looking out over the water appeared to be a flock of large birds coming onto the land, as they neared you could clearly spy riders on their backs. They are Mobins, half bird, like eagles, and half lizard. They have an eagles head and talons with bodies and wings like dragons. Giants, capable of carrying riders and Dugenes, their favorite food.
Flying in from the Island of Mu, Atlantis's neighbor and foe, they were a constant terror for the herdsman. The riders are the Mu warriors, fierce and forever in search of food for their mounts.
"Ready men," The herdsmen formed a line with their bows, "Steady now." Prendick notched an arrow in his bow and took aim. "Fire!" The herdsman shot flight after flight at the fast moving Mobins as they swooped down on the herd. The attack was brief, 20 Dugenes lost, no birds downed. The herdsman set about to gather the scattered herd.
"This has got to stop, Andre!" A young herdsman came running to his master.
"Yes Master Prendick." Andre eyed his master. Prendick stood an even 6 foot tall. His long dusty hair tied in the traditional braid of the mountainmen. His tunic on Dugene wool was dyed brown with red trimmings, his knee high mountain boots were of tanned Dugene hide. He wore a long sword at his waist.
"I'm going to see King Allias. I feel it's time to take action against these Muians and their foul birds. Watch the herd. I shall travel this evening down to the capital."
IC: Prendick had been master of the King's live stock for ten years. He stood on the side of the large sleeping volcano, mount Alistat, watching over the heard of Dugenes, as they peacefully graized on the sweet grasses. The Dugene
was a cross between cattle, sheep and mountain goats, providing a fine soft wool and meat for the islanders. Here above the tree line Prendick had a clear view of the island and the surrounding waters. He spotted them coming in the distance. He signaled to his herdsman.
"Alarm! To your bows men they're coming again!" Looking out over the water appeared to be a flock of large birds coming onto the land, as they neared you could clearly spy riders on their backs. They are Mobins, half bird, like eagles, and half lizard. They have an eagles head and talons with bodies and wings like dragons. Giants, capable of carrying riders and Dugenes, their favorite food.
Flying in from the Island of Mu, Atlantis's neighbor and foe, they were a constant terror for the herdsman. The riders are the Mu warriors, fierce and forever in search of food for their mounts.
"Ready men," The herdsmen formed a line with their bows, "Steady now." Prendick notched an arrow in his bow and took aim. "Fire!" The herdsman shot flight after flight at the fast moving Mobins as they swooped down on the herd. The attack was brief, 20 Dugenes lost, no birds downed. The herdsman set about to gather the scattered herd.
"This has got to stop, Andre!" A young herdsman came running to his master.
"Yes Master Prendick." Andre eyed his master. Prendick stood an even 6 foot tall. His long dusty hair tied in the traditional braid of the mountainmen. His tunic on Dugene wool was dyed brown with red trimmings, his knee high mountain boots were of tanned Dugene hide. He wore a long sword at his waist.
"I'm going to see King Allias. I feel it's time to take action against these Muians and their foul birds. Watch the herd. I shall travel this evening down to the capital."