A Knight's Quest - (closed)

[SandS13]

It was dark. It was cold and damp. The chains hurt her terribly.

Leneira couldn't feel the forest, the trees. She couldn't seem to draw any energy from this place. What had he done? Where had he taken her? How long had it been since he took her from the tree? She had been resting and he was so quiet. She hadn't even smelt him coming. She knew now that his magic had shielded him from her.

She was extremely weak. He had only given her enough to barely sustain her each time he checked on her. Her eyes closed. It was no use straining them, she couldn't see in the pitch black of this place.

"Feeling a little weak are we?" The voice was like liquid, the way it rolled out of his mouth and to her ears. Leneira sensed his presence as he crouched in front of her. No need to shield himself now. He had her, she was his captive.

Branar let a finger trail along the nymph's jawline and down her neck. It began to move lower, just brushing the top of her breast. Leneira began to struggle. "What's the matter? You don't like my touch? Poor little beauty..."

He leaned in, his breath hot on her ear. "I will tell you a secret. You are mine and as long as you are here I can do as I like and you will not be able to stop me. Even better, no matter how your magic tries it will never reach the forest, the trees and they will all die." His tongue left a trail of wetness on the edge of her ear.

Silent tears fell as his hand openly groped her breast now. "I have no time to enjoy your body right now. But later little one...later I will and you will cry out and the forest will slowly die." Branar laughed.

"For now. this will do." A hand roughly lifted her chin and he forced her lips apart as he slowly poured a liquid down her throat. Leneira swallowed in an effort not to drown. It was a broth of some kind. "I do need to keep you fed at least until my mission is complete. Then you will die."
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The king paced.

"You are sure he can do this?"

"I am told highness that he is a great warrior, a great knight." His advisor tried to sound reassuring.

"I am told he is quite the drunk."

"I am sure that if any can find the artifact it is him. There is great danger from the mage. We don't know what traps or beasts stand between us and the artifact. We need a mighty warrior. He is the best."

"Do you know what this artifact is?"

"No sire, only that it is the only thing that can bring the land back to life. The crops are dying and strange dark creatures have been creeping out of the forest. I am told the trees are twisting and dying. We only know that the mage, Branar is responsible."

The king continued to pace as he waited for the knight.

 

[milkmaiden38]

Conan Bruke, Knight of Angelic Copulation?

After all, it was not strange that all things conspire to be accessory and incendiary. The air of the Kingdom’s morning was so soft and warm, the honeysuckles along the wall were so languid sweet, the bees and the hollyhocks up to the walk so fat and lazy, the smell of the orchard was so rich, the south wind from the fields was so wanton! Conan was walking with his horse up that cobblestone walk. He was a heavy muscled man, thick arms and neck, and stood at six feet tall.

And then there was a girl!

He saw her. He knew he must act quickly, or she would be lost from him. He threw the reins of Satan, his black horse, over the hooked iron fence of a manor home and strode forward to meet her.

“ENOUGH!” His voice boomed amidst the crowd that had formed around the executor's stage. While his command did not cause the people to disperse it did get their attention. The executor however continued to raise his beheading axe. Conan was in his warrior armor. His one long sword hanging from his belt, another strapped to his back, a hand axe on his right side. He leapt with easy, up on the executioner’ stage, his light brown hair flowing like a lion’s mane. His momentum carried him forward and he grabbed executioner’s axe before it could finish its swing.

He pushed up hard with a growl and shoved the ax away from the terrified female Naga. Then with his hand firmly gripping the haft he stripped it from the bulky, overweight executioner. He shoved the man, who stumble off the stage.

The man in charge of the spectacle leveled a finger at him and screamed in a high pitched voice. “Who are you to interrupt this lawful execution?!?”

Conan turned and shot the man a look that could kill. “There is nothing lawful about this execution! Had you bothered to look past this woman’s snake tail, you would see that she is not an evil creature. You are letting prejudice cloud your reasoning, inquisitor.” He hefted the large two handed execution axe in one hand with such ease, and knelt down to begin unstrapping the naked Naga.

“You will be alright now. I will take you to a safe place.” Conan explained to the Naga.

The inquisitor’s face was turning so many different shades of purple and red it was quite funny. Conan payed no attention to the man. The Naga coiled her snake body under her and rose up, turning to Conan. She spoke in a heavily accented voice “Thank you so much for your kindness. I can never repay you.”

Conan smiled and wrapped his arm around her "You are welcome" He said.

”No! Guards! Seize them both! They will both face the ax!” By this time the crowd that was gathered was no longer quite sure what to make of the situation. Several guards began moving up to the stage toward the pair. Conan’s eyes glowed with intensity as his gaze fell on the guards, he gritted his teeth, then gripped the haft of the ax with both hands. Before the first guard could make it halfway up the stairs to the stage. He hurled the giant two handed weapon straight forward.

It was obvious the knight possessed incredible strength, the axe tumbled end over end and implanted itself into the side of a stone building. All the guards fell backward at this display of strength. Now the crowd was firmly cheering the knight’s exploits. “Time to leave.” He told the Naga and he took her by the hand escorted her away.

3 Hours later

Conan ordered another ale, his 5th, from the barkeep at The Ugly Bison tavern.

He turned with his newly filled mug to the audience around him. “And that, my young friends… is how I bedded a Naga!” He bragged.

His best friend and fellow knight, Gavin the Orange laughed. “Another job well-done brother! But I’m afraid this time your actions have drawn too much attention. A guard from the royal place has asked that you report to his highness at once.”

“What?” Conan replied in surprise. “What does the King want with a drunk, womanizer, like myself?”

“Only the gods know… but I hope he does not expect much!” Gavin joked and everyone joined in laughing at Conan, except Conan. He just had a worried look on his face.

 

[SandS13]

Leneira slept though it was more from weakness than sleep. She dreamt of the trees, of the grass between her toes. She longed to feel the sun on her face. It was she that kept the forests growing, the land fertile. In turn it kept her vibrant and alive. She needed food and water like any living thing but she could draw from the land when she needed.

Except here.

Worse was the state he had left her in. Nymphs loved touch and had a desire for sex that would exhaust even the most potent lovers. Each time she had sex new growth would take root. It was how her power worked. Leneira was the only nymph in the forest and so the land here relied on her even if they didn't truly know she existed. The travellers she laid with were left thinking she was a dream, a figment of their imagination. On occasion, when the forest had needed help or was damaged greatly she would find a lover and use him until he perished. She did not enjoy that aspect but she had never met a human, male or female who could survive her when she needed to fix so much.

She dreaded the mage's return. To have him arouse her as he had meant he intended to use her body. Her energy would have no where to go. It broke her heart to know the forest died.

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"He is here sire."

The king stopped pacing. "So send him in! This isn't a tea party! This is a matter of grave importance."

He was angry and annoyed. The people were facing a shortage of food and attacks from great twisted creatures.

The doors opened and the knight entered. The king looked at his advisor. With a sigh he looked at the knight. "Greetings. There is no time for decorum or pleasantries. I have a quest for you."

 

[milkmaiden38]

Conan

“Thanks for coming along, Bubbles” Conan said to his favorite, but no so smart, concubine. “Remember if I’m arrested and thrown in jail, your job is to tell Gavin of my fate.”

“Sure Conan” Bubble giggled “Do I look like a lady of the court?” She asked as she did a little spin for Conan. The dress covers her shoulders only barely with 2 spaghetti straps and flows down into a simple scoop neckline. It had a very close fit, showing off her amazing figure, in a graceful way. Her arms were covered to only just below her shoulders. Which not only helped accentuate her gorgeous skin, it also kept the focus on other parts of the dress. To top it all off she was wearing a jeweled bracelet.

“Yes… now please act lady like” Conan warned her.

The hall was magnificent, decked out in chandeliers, large expensive wall tapestries and along both walls stood guards watching the new arrival carefully. The king's throne area had more guards and his advisers. This was the seat of power for the country of Embermore. Conan, followed behind by Bubbles, made his through the large hall to stand before the King and his advisers.

"Greetings. There is no time for decorum or pleasantries. I have a quest for you." The King stated

Conan bowed.

"Your Majesty, a quest? I’m not here to be arrested?” He asked, somewhat surprised.

“No” the King answered. “It has been reported that you act with honor. Is that true?”

“I try” Conan replied.

“He is very respectful in bed” Bubbles said trying to help Conan.

The King’s adviser stepped forward “Sire, I believe we can trust him. He has proven himself and he has such a beautiful partner." He turned a dazzling smile on Bubbles and bowed to her. "How could such beauty, be with a drunk and a womanizer." The adviser stated with logic to the King.

"Oh, he is a drunk and a womanizer” Bubbles confirmed “I’m here because he paid me.”

“UGH” The king groaned. “Francis!” The king said to his adviser “You will learn that evil can mask itself behind the most beautiful of faces." The king scolded the man, but he also nodded and gave Conan a quick smile. "However, in this case I tend to believe you are right. I think we can trust Sir Conan Bruke."

"Thank you Sire. What is my quest?” Conan asked quickly before Bubbles could say anything else to get him in trouble.

“Find the evil Mage Branar. He has an artifact which is killing and twisting our forest. Destroy the artifact. You do this, and your heroism will be known through our realm.” The king replied

“I am honored and humbled by your selection of me. I shall make haste to complete this quest." Conan said with far more confidence than he felt.

“The royal wizard can tell you the location of Branar. Good Luck Conan, and be careful” The King warned.

Conan and Bubbles left the king's throne room. Francis, the King's adviser, asked the King. "Why did you select him? He was what you feared?"

"Heroes. You take them where you find them." He answered smiling.

 

[SandS13]

The tavern was full of patrons. Travellers, bards and fighters alike. Humans, elves and dwarves drank together. A human bard was singing and telling stories in the corner, not far from the fire.

Food and drinks were being served by a couple of barmaids while the owner stood behind the bar pouring and taking coin.

He looked up when Conan entered. “Causing quite the stir you know. I don’t like the king’s men sniffing about. They left you supplies for a journey they said. Pack of stuff in the store room. Courtesy of his majesty.” The large man spit on the floor.
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“Well, well...he really thinks some knight is going to just walk in here and what? Kill her?” Branar laughed. “They don’t even know what she is let alone that the ‘artifact’ is a nymph, the very heart and spirit of their precious land.”

Branar crosses his arms.

“So what do we do? We can head to the town, stop him before he even gets started. Little poison, dagger in the back...” The dwarf chuckled.

“No, let him come into the forest. Let the king think his plan is working. Track him. Follow him. Give him a day to get away and then take care of him. In the meantime, I will send some of the dark ones to go destroy a few villages. And I have something I want to try...”

He waved the dwarf away and then descended a set of stone stairs. He followed the dark, stone corridor at the end and then, when the rock changed from smooth and carved to rough he snapped his fingers. A flame appeared in his hand allowing him to safely navigate into the natural cave.

It was deep underground, far in the mountain. It was the perfect place to keep the nymph. Shielded with magic she would find no sign of life from the forest here. She had to rely on him. It was exactly as Branar wanted.

“Now, my little one...I want to try something.”

The flame danced above him now as he knelt and undid the chain. The woman tried to struggle but she was too weak. He pulled her legs and forced her on her back.

The stone was cold and rough on her bare skin.

His fingers thrusted into her sex roughly. Over and over again. His other hand held her down. Leneira cried out.

“Give in. You know you want to. You cannot help it.”

Her sex grew wet and she cried.

“That’s is...”

Her body arched as the nymph climaxed. Energy radiated out from her seeking to bring forth new life. The dull green light whirled around her, lost.

Branar pulled his hand from her sex and reached for it. Leneira screamed as he ripped the energy away and pulled it into himself.

He smiled. “Well, things just became a whole lot more interesting my pet...” He was sweating. It had not been easy to do but learning he could harness her energy for himself with effort gave him new ideas.

Leneira curled up on her side and wept.

 

[milkmaiden38]

Conan

It was The Ugly Bison tavern, full of the smell of old beer, sweat, tobacco, and the faint odor of blood ... from the numerous fights that broke out.

“It has been a shitty day! Sorry about the King’s Guard” Conan said to Eddy the bartender.

“Don’t let it happen again… you are my best customer, but I have my limits.” Ed grumbled.

Gavin came over, a full mug in hand, and slapped Conan on the back “So what did the King want with you?”

“He asked me to go on a fucking quest! To find some bad-ass sorcerer and destroy some artifact he has.” Conan complained

“A FUCKING quest… you should be good at that!” Gavin said in excitement. “Well, at least the fucking part” He joked.

“This is not funny!” Conan said back. “I heard the mage is super evil… and he is powerful. I'm fucking going to die!” Conan said and put his face in his hands. He was about ready to cry.

“Hey… buddy, stop being so negative. Evil Mages don’t kill knights… they turn them into toads.” Gavin countered and took a swig of his beer.

“I need help on this quest, Gavin. You need to join me” Conan said hope returning to his voice.

“Conan, no way… I’m not a real knight. I just dress like this, so I can attend court functions and impress the ladies. I’m not the type of knight that actually fights”

“Well, thanks for nothing” Conan said to Gavin as hope left him. He stood up. “Sorry, I can’t stay and party, but I need to pack.” He grumbled and walked out of the bar. He packed two saddle bags full of the items the King had provided. He prepared Satan and then went to bed. It was the first night he could remember, that he would go to sleep alone, no young lady in bed with him. He did not like it.

Conan awoke the next morning in the same empty bed. Many mornings he had awoken to an empty bed after going to sleep with a young lady beside him. Usually it was some magistrate or merchant’s wife who needed to get home before her husband awoke, sometimes it was the daughter of the inn keeper who didn't want her father to know she had succumbed to Conan's charms. But not once had he ever awoken to find his gear or money stolen, which considering some of the dives he had to sleep at said a lot about his skill in bed to make women happy. He quickly washed and relieved himself, then he dressed and left the room.

"Conan… Beer?." Eddy asked from behind the bar where he was cleaning tankards.

“No, I’m working today” Conan stated with a small amount of pride. Eddy almost fell over in shock! Conan working? and no beer? Eddy could not believe it. Had hell finally frozen over?

Conan went to the stables and mounted his stallion. He rode off down the road, on a quest from the King of Embermore! In some ways, he could not have been happier!

 

[SandS13]

The pair were waiting for him in the middle of the road. They were relaxed on their horses. Their other two companions were waiting in the trees. They had decided that the twins were the least threatening of their little group.

They could hear the horse coming.

"Think he is drunk?" Alldan asked his sister.

"I heard that he didn't have a single drop" Beldan said.

The elves were both blonde with long hair and bright, blue eyes.

"Really?" Alladan laughed.

Beldan nodded. "Mhmm. This knight so sober and ready for a fight."

In the trees there was the sound of hooves pawing the ground.

Beldan licked her lips. "Calm yourself Regris." She glanced at the chestnut coloured centaur who stood off the road.

"I am desiring to move. I cannot help it Bel." The rough, thick voice rumbled out to the pair in the road.

"You need more patience" Beldan laughed.

"Telling a centaur to have patience is like asking a dwarf not to drink ale." A soft voice reached their ears from the tree.

All four laughed now, even Regris.

"He comes!" Alladan raised a hand.

All eyes were on the road.

"Hail, Sir Conan." Alladan called out as soon as Conan was in earshot of them. "We wish to speak with you."
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He carried her limp body to the pool. There was moss around it. He figured it would be enough to revive her. He laid her in the water and began to chain her again.

Leneira's lips parted. She could feel the mosses energy. She moaned and tried to get up. The chains meant her movement was extremely limited.

"My little beauty, I have decided to set a new plan in motion. You see, they send a knight to come and kill you. Of course, they don't know what you are so they think I have some item they can smash. I had thought to be content to simply kill the forest, let the people starve but now I think I need to show them my true power."

Branar stepped close to her. His mouth bit her neck as his fingers slid into her sex. "That's it...you will give me what I need. We will work together you, I and the moss. You will help me to rule this land."

Leneira cried out as she coated his fingers.

"That's it..." The energy began to flow out of her. He grasped some but let the rest go to feed the moss. If the moss lived, her power would remain. A life cycle. One that he would tap into to increase his own powers.

"I do wonder how much power you release if I fuck you..." He voice was slick in her ear. "I will save that for now as I only needed a little. Thank you.." He kissed her forehead and left her.

Leneira wept.

 

[milkmaiden38]

Conan

Conan followed the path through the forest as it made its way to the small town called the White Rose. The trip so far, had been uneventful. It had given Conan time to think. He knew he needed help for this quest, but his friends in the capital of Embermore had refused to help. It had been a blow to him. True friends would have aided him. Their refusal made him question how deep their friendship was.

As he thought these thoughts, he saw two blond elves in the middle of the road ahead of him. It did not look like an ambush, but Conan was not going to get too close. He slowed Satan, the male elf spoke.

"Hail, Sir Conan. We wish to speak with you."

“How do you know my name? and who are you?” Conan asked as he freed his fighting axe.

Regris

Regris wiped the light sweat from his brow. From the waist up, he was all brawn and muscle; the crème colored skin of his human half was accented by multiple straps to hold his bow, arrow quiver, and small backpack. Around his waist was a thick belt to hold his Calvary sword. His face was clean shaven and he wore a metal helmet. His equine half was all Clydesdale. The thick coat was the color of chestnut brown and his tail color was black the same color as his hair. He wore saddle packs to carry his supplies.

Regris is a noble centaur, who fights to preserve the forest. He, with his friends, have chased off bandits attacking caravans and fought gnolls that wished to burn the forest. His one pronounced failing is that he lacks patience. So when Conan asked his question back to Alladan and Beldan, Regris stepped out of the forest onto the road.

“I’m Regris, one of the protectors of the forest.” He proclaimed. Alladan and Beldan both let out a small groan, as Regris was not following the agreed upon plan.

Foy Silentfoot

Foy Silentfoot would have been considered tall and somewhat beautiful for a halfling, but among other races, her 4' height was small and someone to disregard. Her face was smooth and cute, in a farmer’s daughter kind of way. Her brown hair hung down to the middle of her back. She had it tied into a tight ponytail to help with her stealthy activities.

Of course, no one was looking, or paying attention to her was why Foy Silentfoot, rogue and thief extraordinaire was so effective. Reaching into her pack, the halfling pulled out a grappling hook and length of rope, and tossed it lightly over the branch hanging over the road.

"Easy as tricking an ogre..." She said to herself. She swung out on the rope and dropped lightly into the middle of the road. She took a little bow.

“Foy Silentfoot… rogue extraordinaire at your service” She introduced herself to Conan.

“Two elves, a centaur and a halfling. Any more people coming out of the forest? And you still haven't told me how you know my name? ” Conan asked.

Regris replied “No, I’m pretty sure, this is everyone. Alladan and Beldan can explain how we know your name”

 

[SandS13]

The twins groaned. The centaur never could stick to a plan. They waited until he finished. They were about to interject, to help temper the situation when Foy spoke up. The pair exchanged a look. all they could do is hope Conan didn't attack and gave them a chance to explain. At this point it was almost as if they were ambushing him. Which..they sort of were...just not with the intention of robbing him.

"No, no others. Just us four. As our companion Regris has stated, I am Alladan."

"I am his sister. Beldan. Alladan is a gifted healer and I, an archer and tracker."

Both elves nodded to Conan moving as one.

"We have learned that you have been given a quest from the king."

"An important on that is tied to the scourge that is slowly killing the crops and forests of this land."

"We, the four of us are here to offer our services." Alladan gestured to the group.

"We can offer knowledge and help on what is a very important quest." Beldan nodded. "Alladan has had visions of the future. If this quest fails the land will die, the people will die and darkness will rule."

"She speaks the truth. I have seen the outcome and we wish to ensure you succeed. There is deep, ancient magic at work on both sides. The land is sustained by forces that only the elves have not forgotten it is those forces that are threatened."

Beldan steadied her horse. "Foy is a gifted rogue and will provide a great service in her ability to scout ahead and ensure you are not subject to any traps that may come your way. Regris, a centaur and warrior of great skill. He will be able to help guide you through the forest and handle the creatures we are sure to meet. Alladan, will heal your wounds should you sustain any and help you with information about what is coming. I lend you my bow and my skills at tracking."

"This journey will not be easy and while you are a knight of great skill we can lend you help." Alladan added. "Will you accept?"
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Branar caressed the nymph's breast making her whimper as tears fell. He did enjoy how much arousing her also upset her. He was sure if he was a knight or stable boy she would smile and purr for him but he was neither of those things. It made him smile to know that she was aware of how he was using her energy, how he was twisting it and how much it tormented her even as he made her climax.

"There, there..." A nipple pinched. "Let's have some fun." He was staring into the dark water at her feet. He had used it to spy on the knight. It seemed he had met up with others. The sight of them - disgusting elves, a halfling and worst of all, centaur made him sneer. He would have to ensure they got no where near him or his little prize.

His hand moved lower, sliding into her dripping folds. He parted them and delved into her tight depths. "Now sweet one...I need a little more this time. I have some plans for this group. I want to send them some presents..."

His other hand moved over her ass as he began to slowly pump his fingers in and out of her sex. He parted the cheeks of her ass and let a finger probe at the puckered hole.

Leneira gasped and came over his fingers. It dripped down her legs and into the water at her feet as Branar sucked in most of the energy she released.

"Good girl..."

He moved away, closed his eyes and began chanting. When he was done, sweat beading on his brow. "There." He laughed.
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The creatures flew out from the mountain. They had not lived there but formed from the magic Branar had channeled. Her power was meant to create life, grow the forest and crops, encourage animals to mate. Food and shelter for those that lived on the land. She was protector, giver of life, heart of the forest. He had taken that power and created three beasts. Unnatural beasts with spines and terrible teeth. The spined devils flew out in search of their targets.

 

[milkmaiden38]

Conan

Conan studied the strange group of people standing in the path. At first, he thought this could be an ambush or trap. But if it was… it was a really bad one. They showed themselves too early and none of them had any weapons ready. Then when the two elves explained why they were here, they did it in a most believable way. They all seemed honest and willing to help him. It was not something he was used to, but it was welcomed at this moment. Finally, Conan looked at Beldan and Foy. He loved what he saw, maybe they could become more than just traveling partners!

“Well, I’m in need of assistance. I need to warn you, this is a dangerous quest, and I can not promise you many riches. However,” Conan said smiling in a sexy way to Beldan and Foy “Perhaps the fellowship gained from our adventures together will be more than enough compensation.”

There was a frown on the centaur’s face. “We are doing this to save the forest. Not for compensation.” The centaur stated bluntly.

Foy disagreed with Regris. “Speak for yourself. I would love to have more friends!” She said giving Conan a sexy smile.

Regris frown got deeper “He kind of small and weak, don’t you think? You need powerful friends like me” He stated

“Now Regris, don’t get jealous. I was hoping you two would become fighting buddies” Foy suggested all chipper and happy, now that two men were fighting over her.

“Not likely… that would require the human to be able to fight.” Regris grumbled. Foy gave him a mean look. “Say you are sorry” She demanded of Regris.

“Sorry… weak human” Regris said.

"No offence taken, horsie" Conan said back. Centaur hate being called horsie.

Conan moved forward on his horse. When he was close, he dismounted. “I accept your offered to help. And I thank you for joining me.” He said as he shook Alladan’s and Regris’ hands, but for the ladies, he gave each of them a big hug. “I’m so glad you are joining me… thanks!” He told each of the women.

“Foy never gives me hugs” Regris grumbled to Alladan.

“Oh, by Hade's fires … you are such a big baby” Foy said and went over and gave him a big hug… which was a little weird because she was hugging Regris front horse legs. The centaur looked at Conan and mouthed the words “She likes me better!” and then stuck out his tongue at the Knight.

“This is going to be a weird quest,” Conan said as he got back on his horse.

Regris lifted Foy on to his back and they were off.

“Please tell me what you believe is happening to the forest, and anything else i should know.” Conan asked the elves. As they spoke the forest became thicker and wilder. Conan listen to what the elves told him, but he also kept his wits about him. There might be danger around the next bend in the path. The trees grew thick and covered the path, making it feel as if they rode through a living plant tunnel.

 

[SandS13]

Alladan and Beldan both relaxed as Conan said he could use assistance.

"We understand the danger. We are willing to help despite the danger. You need to succeed in this quest. The very life of this land hinges on it." Alladan stated.

The elves looked at Regris and nodded, agreeing with his statement.

"Compensation is not our goal, as Regris said." Beldan reiterated.

The elves looked at each other, a silent conversation happening between the twins as the centaur, knight and halfling bantered. The twins both dismounted when Conan did. Alladan shook his hand. He raised an eyebrow as Conan hugged his sister. Beldan glared at her brother and fought a blush that threatened.

As the knight moved to hug Foy, Beldan gave her brother a hard elbow. Alladan chuckled.

Everyone mounted back up. They took up a natural formation.

"The forest and the lands are dying. The mage has taken the heart of the forest. He is slowly killing it and with it the land dies. He will ensure the crops die and the people die. They will revolt against the king." Alladan told him.

"What did the king tell you that you were going after and what did he tell you to do?" Beldan asked.

The path turned dark because of the thick trees.

Screeches filled the air. Alladan and Beldan pulled their horses to stop. "By the gods, what is that noise?"

Three warped and demented creatures landed in the road ahead of the party.

Alladan pulled out his sword. Beldan readied her bow.

"Devils...spined devils. They are things of legends, not reality." Alladan sneered. "I think he has begun to warp the magic..."

 

[milkmaiden38]

Conan, Regris, and Foy

Before Conan could answer Beldan's question. Three creatures with long, keen talons at the ends of their hands and feet, and spines bristled along their whole bodies stood before Conan. They were not tall but each carried a long, military forks. To add to their clearly devilish appearance, their eyes glowed a muted red and they emitted high-pitched giggles and shrieks.

"Devils...spined devils. They are things of legends, not reality." Alladan sneered. "I think he has begun to warp the magic..."

“Crap” Conan exclaimed. These small ugly sadistic creatures looked hard to hit.

Conan could hear more giggling now behind them.

“We have three more behind us!” Foy said as she now stood on Regris’ back, a small cross bow in her hand.

"Double Crap" Conan exclaimed.

Regris had his bow out, and was still facing the creature in front of them. “In the name of the King of Embermore… and I, protectorate of this forest, I order you to disband … and surrender” Regris said in his booming voice. There was laughter and more shrieking from the spined devils. Then they charged at the heroes.

“Well, it was at least worth a try!!” Conan gasped as he put Satan into a gallop charging at the creatures.

Regris horse tail flicked as he stated "Foy, stay close to me … I’ll protect you!” Then he said to Conan “I will show you how it is done …little human” He bragged to Conan. He fired his arrow true, but the devil he aimed at, side stepped his arrow, and jumped away.

Foy ignored Regris request to “stay close” and jumped off the big centaur. This gave the centaur the room he needed to fight and her the ability to engage these shorter creatures at her level.

"You take up an awful lot of space, Regris" Conan laughed as if he was having the time of her life. The devil that had jumped away from Regris’ arrow was hit with Conan's long sword. It was not a direct hit, but it came with such force, it cracked open the devil’s head!

Regris grunted. “You could not have done THAT without my help!”

Suddenly the devils in the rear, fired their spines at Regris and Conan. The spines burst into flames as they flew in the air. Conan, Regris, and Satan were hit with the spines.

Foy jumped at the devils in the rear “WHY DON’T YOU PICK ON SOMEONE YOUR OWN SIZE!” She yelled. The creatures giggled and fired more spines, this time at Foy! But Foy was faster and dodged the second set of spines. She was also able to fire her crossbow with deadly accuracy. One devil fell to the ground with a crossbow bolt sticking out of its chest.

“They can’t dodge when firing spines!” Foy yelled as she ducked behind a tree as more flaming spines were fired at her.

 

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Alladan and Beldan both readied their weapons. Beldan let an arrow fly. Her ability was great and the arrow flew long and true. They focused on the ones to the front of them as the others took care of the others. Alladan slid from his horse, sword drawn and his other hand held with the palm upright. He began to chant.

Beldan readied another arrow and let it fly. One of the spined devils fell. The other two fired their spines and Alladan lifted his hand. The spell shielded them and they both advanced. Another arrow, a slash of a blade and a second went down.

The third managed to smack Beldan, sending her flying off the road. She landed hard on the ground. Alladan ran to her side. The third on laughed and began to move towards the elves.

Alladan chanted, raising the shield in front of them. Beldan was unconscious on the ground. His only worry was protecting her now.
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Branar was watching them in the pool. He was disappointed that a couple of the devils had fallen so easily. He wanted more of a fight. He was joyful as he watched the elf get hit. He did enjoy their panic and fear.

"Is it not wonderful my sweet little dove? Hmm?" He lifted Leneira's chin, forcing her to look in the pool. "Their fear is intoxicating. I would feed off it if I could."

He smiled and kissed her. "Your fear is sweet. Perhaps I will just feast on yours." His tongue probed her mouth. She was crying as he kissed her. Branar pulled back. He sighed contentedly. "You are so tasty..."

He growled and looked at the pool. "I will have to use this." A flick of his hand and clouds began to form casting the fighting in dark and shadow.

The spined devils cackled. Darkness was to their advantage. They could still see well as the area became pitch black.

 

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Conan

The darkness dropped over them with amazing speed. Too much speed! It had to be caused by magic! There was a sorcerer or warlock about or maybe a sorceress! Conan would chase down the magic user later, but right now he needed some light to see anything. What made him mad was he had just finished putting out the flaming spines that hit himself and Satan!

“I can’t see anything!” Conan yelled. He wheeled Satan round in a 180, and galloped back toward the group. There was some light from the burning tree near Foy. He headed toward her, an excited gleam in his eyes.

Foy had just enough light to see one of the rear group of spined devils race towards Regris backside. She yelled a warning to him “Regris, behind you!”

A public service announcement for the reader: Should you ever have to engage a centaur in combat … NEVER EVER attack him from the rear. This is for your safety and those around you.

Regris heard the warning. He acted on instinct and the sound of the devil’s giggling. He quickly placed all his weight on his front legs and picked up both his back legs and kicked as hard as he possibly could. His hooves struck the devil in the chest… and there was the sound of cracking bones with the impact. Followed by a “whoosing” sound as the devil flew backwards as if being pulled by a string. The soon to be very dead devil then was impaled on an old branch sticking out of a tree about 20 feet above the path.

Future travelers on this path would wonder how the devil’s skeleton had gotten up there. They assumed it was the work of some anger forest god. So no one ever stayed in this spot for very long.

Foy had her hands full with the remaining rear devil she was fighting. She had seen that funny look in Conan's eyes. It was a look she could not place. But as the devil thrust his military fork at her, she jumped out of the way. That was when she knew what the look was. She yelled "Hey, Conan was that lust in your eyes!"

Conan was desperately trying to get to Foy in time to save her. He had Satan at full speed, with almost no light to see by. He shouted back "I don't think this is the right time to discuss this ..."

Regris joined in the discussion. "HE DID WHAT??!!" the centaur asked as he reared up and spun around. His bow in hand.

“Ok… we’ll discuss this later!” Foy said as she ducked under the military fork. Regris added “Ya later!”

Conan’s sword hit the devil at exactly the same time as Regris’ arrow. Both attacks were deadly. Conan’s sword cut the devil's head in two. Regris' arrow went through the creature’s heart and out the other side.

There was only one devil remaining, and that one was attacking Alladan and Beldan. Conan knew he could not get there in time. Plus, it was too dark for him to see anything. That was true for Regris and Foy as well. The spined devil giggled and shrieked as it prepared to kill the two elves! Too bad, the devil had glowing red eyes, and elves can see very well in darkness!

 

[SandS13]

Alladan was doing his best to keep the shield up to protect them as the devil approached. The darkness had come over them suddenly and he could feel cold fear crawl up his spine.

"Wake up, Bel..." He urged in elven.

The creature kept advancing, laughing maniacally as it did.

Alladan could make out the others in the dark. There was no way they would be able to get to the pair in time to save them and he wasn't sure his shield would last more than one or two blows from the devil.

"Bel, get up!" He lightly kicked her. He needed to know she still breathed and he needed her bow now.

The sound of her groan sent relief through his body. "Get up and shoot this thing!"

Beldan's whole body ached. She didn't want to get up, didn't want to move but the sound of Alladan's voice, the urgency and fear there drew her to look up. She moved, propping up enough to raise her bow and let loose an arrow. Her goal was the creature's red eyes. At this short distance the force of the arrow pierced through its head.

The spined devil hit the ground with a thud.

There was a moment when no one moved, no one seemed to breathe even. They waited to see what else would come. When nothing did Alladan dropped the magic shield and grabbed his sister. Beldan had laid back on the ground. It hurt to breathe, it hurt to move.

"I fear I have broken all of my ribs. It could hit harder than I thought."

"You should not have let it get so close to you." Alladan chastised as he held a hand on her forehead and another on her stomach. He closed his eyes and concentrated. "Bruising, nothing broken thankfully. Your face will swell in places."

Beldan groaned and tried to frown but found that hurt far too much. "Help me up. Why is it so bloody dark?"

Alladan helped her up and then steadied her as they moved to find their horses. "Everyone alright?" the male elf called out to their companions.
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Branar was annoyed. He had wanted more injuries, maybe even a death. "We will have to try harder next time. I think I will let them get deeper into your beloved woods and camp for the night. Then we can send something fun their way."

He moved behind the nymph. His hands ran over her bare backside. "You would enjoy it if I penetrated you right now, wouldn't you?" His breath was hot on the back of her neck. "I wonder just how much energy I can get from you. I can smell it in you...it is intoxicating. You make it hard to hold back." A finger teased her ass as his other hand covered her breast.

Leneira whimpered. "Leave me..."

"Oh sweet, your body says otherwise..." His finger slid past the tight ring of her ass. "But not now...." He pulled it out abruptly. "I wish to save it to torment our heroes. But you are so very, very tempting."

He left her feeling raw, empty and aroused. The nymph hung her head and went limp in her bonds.

 

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Foy, Regris, and Conan

Foy lit a torch and the three of them, Foy, Regris and Conan headed over to Alladan and Beldan.

“Everyone alright?” Alladan asked.

“I think so. Regris, Satan, and I have a few burns but nothing too serious. Please use your healing abilities on Beldan.” Conan suggested.

Foy was just beaming with delight.

“I told you he knew what he was doing … told you!” Foy bragged to Regris about Conan’s fighting abilities. Regris snorted like a horse and said “Just because he got lucky … does not mean he has any skill what so ever! I believe he did not even swing his sword… it accidentally slipped from his hand and just happened to strike the spined devil’s head. Lucky, lucky, lucky … That is all I can say” Regris concluded.

Everyone laughed at the Centaur’s attempt to discredit Conan’s combat skill.

“Regris, I think that one devil liked your rear end!” Conan suggested. “He seemed to get a real kick out of it!” He joked. There was more laughter.

“Ok, let’s getting going” Foy suggested. They cleaned up and were off. They used the torch to see by for the rest of day. But it slowed them down. They could not reach the small town of White Rose. But they did find a suitable camp site for the night.

The real darkness of night arrived and a small fire was started. Food was prepared and consumed. As they finished up the last bites, when Regris bought up a subject on his mind.

“Based upon certain lustful looks made earlier today by someone” He stated looking directly at Conan “I suggest Conan sleep over there behind those rocks. This is too make sure he does not try anything with our two female traveling partners.” The centaur said.

“Hey, that was not a lustful look!” Conan countered.

Foy grinned and looked at Conan, giving him a wink “Regris, that is a bad idea. He could seduce me over there, or I might walk in my sleep and he could have his way with me! And if we are behind those rocks you would not hear it!” Foy said.

“Good point” Regris said “I shall sleep between you two. That way nothing can happen” He said.

Conan smiled having caught on that Foy was teasing of Regris “That also would not work … how can Foy trust you?” He asked.

Regris expanded his huge chest in pride “Conan, when I make love to a woman, everyone in this camp will hear it!” He bragged.

“What? Her snores of boredom?” Conan joked “Seriously, what happens when Foy or myself stand watch, you would be sleeping and in a moment of weakness we could sneak off and make love!”

Regris was puzzled, the human had made a good point. He could think of no sleeping arrangement that worked.

“A chastity spell!! Alladan can place a chastity spell on each of you. Both myself and Beldan will be safe tonight!” Foy said. Regris looked over to Conan with worried look on his face.

“What?” He asked.

“Yes … it is a simple spell he will place it on... your male body part… and I’ll be safe” Foy said.

“You are not going to put ANY spell on my… my… dingle dangle” Regris said firmly. Everyone laughed some more.

“I guess we’ll just need to trust each other” Foy concluded with a naughty smile.

 

[SandS13]

They rode until they all needed to rest. Beldan was still achy but it was nothing that rest wouldn't help. The fire was built, meal made and all settled in to relax. The fight had taken a lot from them.

The elves looked at the trio as they bantered and teased. Alladan shifted uncomfortably as they discussed his sister in a sexual manner. He did not look at her like that, being her twin and her brother.

"We can make this easy. Foy can lay near me. Beldan can take the first watch. Regris and Conan can rest. If Foy is worried about her honour she can take watch with me. Otherwise, as adults all an choose who they lay with and what they get up to. However, those on watch should be focused on watching...."

Alladan couldn't even look at his sister.

Beldan chuckled. "I will take first watch." She stood and moved away from the fire, just a short ways away. She let her eyes adjust to the dark now that she did not have the fire affecting her light.

 

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Night Watch

It was a simple meal of collected vegetables and herbs, and cheese by the warm fire. Conan and Regris did not say much, both unhappy about the sleeping arrangements. Then it was time to go to bed. Regris and Conan slept next to each other, both not trusting the other. Conan made thing worse by whispering to Regris before he fell asleep “You do realize Alladan work it out that he has Foy sleeping next to him… and he is standing watch with her. Lucky bastard” Then Conan was asleep.

Regris thought about what Conan has said. The weak human fighter was right! That sneaky elf was trying to move in on his friend and what he hoped one day, his girlfriend. For this reason, he did not sleep very heavy. He kept waking up to check on the elf and Conan.

At midnight, Conan was deep asleep. He almost always had a woman in his bed. So he had rolled over to Regris and was cuddling with him. The centaur put up with it, until Conan accidentally hugged Regris. The big centaur nudged him awake.

“Stop torching me… Time for your watch” Regris told Conan.

Still in a sleep state Conan said “But you feel so nice..”

Regris shoved Conan harder “Stop that” The centaur whispered. The Human woke up this time.

“Oh sorry… thought you were someone else” Conan replied, a little embarrassed by what happened. He got up. He was shirtless, and only wore a pair of pants. He grabbed his shirt and his sword. The camp fire was just glowing embers now, but there was enough light for him to see Beldan. He walked over to her.

“Pretty boring… eh” Conan said to the female elf. He looked pretty sexy with his powerful chest uncovered and his large biceps flexing. He pulled on his shirt, as he waited for her answer. As his head came out of the shirt, he looked into her face. “You look stressed… is everything ok?” He asked as he placed his hand on his shoulders.

“I give great back massages” He offered in a whisper in her ears.

 

[SandS13]

Alladan was careful not to lay too close to Foy. He had never really had a interest in women of any race. He had always been too focused on his studies, practicing his spells. He covered Foy with Beldan's blanket. His sister wouldn't need it until later.

He could hear the other men talking but ignored them. They thought too much with their privates and not enough with their brains. He would never disrespect Foy and he was only trying to keep her safe, assuming she did not want to lay with the other men.

Beldan could also hear the men and the talk of her brother made her smirk. The two had nothing to worry about from him, as far as she could tell with her twin. She had never witnessed him trying to court a woman or even shown interest. When barmaids leaned over tables his gaze did not fall on their cleavage. This did not bother her but what did was Alladan's seeming blindness that she did enjoy the company of others. He always determined things based around him. They always shared a room in an inn. Their bedrolls were always close to each other. They rode side by side. They were twins, the same in many things but in this they greatly differ.

As such, Beldan had never lain with a man, had never even kissed one. The teasing and even brief discussion about her earlier had surprised her. She was sure she had only been included so as not to insult her.

The watch was passing uneventfully. She took to throwing stones at targets only she could see in the dark.

The sound of the men made her chuckle. She looked over as Conan stood. In the dark, even at a distance her eyes were good enough to see him. He was shirtless. Beldan found herself staring as he drew near to her. As Conan pulled his shirt on, Beldan blushed and looked away.

"Yes. Been very quiet." She practically stuttered over her words as his presence had seemingly rendered her unable to speak.

"I am worried. Those spined devils will be minor compared to the other things he might throw at us. I was taken down so easily...what if I am a hinderance to this mission?" His strong, large hands were on her shoulders. Beldan felt her heart race. His voice was a whisper in her sensitive ears making Beldan shiver.

"I have never had a massage before." She managed to almost hiss the words out. The muscles of her abdomen tightened. She could feel goosebumps form on her skin. She kept trying to remind herself that he was a knight, a warrior and interested in Foy and not some elf. This was nothing....

Her nipples grew hard and Beldan had to bit her lip to keep from making any noise.

 

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Conan rubs Beldan the "right" way

Conan had studied Beldan from afar. She had an angelic face, that was framed by her long, straight, shiny golden hair. Her hair reminded him of silk. So fine and beautiful. But her most amazing feature were her sparkling blue-green eyes. Her figure was slender with nice, long shapely legs.

"I have never had a massage before." Beldan stated quietly.

"Well, the first thing to do is relax” Conan explained. “And I must tell you, you are far from a hindrance on this mission. You are one of our best assets. I do not question your courage and skill. We will succeed, partially because of you.” He told her with confidence.

“Now close your eyes and just relax all your muscles” Conan asked her. His strong, large hands, gently but firmly worked on her hard-tight muscles. He loosened them up.

“For a proper massage, you lay face down, are naked… and I would use hot oil.” Conan explained extra quietly. “But that is not possible here in the forest” He lamented. He had started at her neck and worked his down to her waist. He worked on her for about 10 minutes.

“Don’t answer, but I hope your back feels better” He said to her in a whisper.

She started to answer but he cut her off.

“Just continue to relax, don’t say anything” Conan directed her. “My hands will go lower now” He told he as his hands massaged the top of her butt. Conan could tell Beldan was enjoying the massage. He could also tell he was turning her on. She was definitely turning him on! His cock was getting hard, thinking about the pleasure of having sex with her.

Normally, Conan would go further, and now start to massage her front, but something in his head told him he needed to stop.

“I hope you feel better and can get a good night’s rest” Conan said as he took his hand off her body.

 

[SandS13]

Beldan's pulse was racing. She could hear it in her ears. She wanted to relax but he was touching her and it was making her almost hyper alert. His hands began to move and she forced herself to breathe slowly and relax.

It helped that his hands were strong and worked her muscles into submission. They began to loosen under his fingers.

She let out a soft moan. Beldan's eyes went wide. She prayed he hadn't heard it. He spoke of being naked and hot oil. Beldan's body grew extremely warm. Her heart beat hard against her chest. Almost like a trapped rabbit expect it was arousal and not fear that caused it.

As Conan removed his hands, Alladan appeared, dagger in hand. He looked wild and ready to pounce. He had sensed his sister's, his twins increased heartbeat. He knew that happened when she was in danger. He knew it happened to him as well and he knew they could sense it in each other.

He had sprung up, leapt over Foy and was now here, looking for the danger that threatened his twin.

Alladan looked around confused. "Where-what is wrong?" The dagger lowered. Beldan stood, a shade of pink in her cheeks that she was grateful no one could see in the dark. Well, Alladan might but he was too focused on other things.

"Nothing is wrong." Beldan tried to sound confident and not at all like a woman who would have willingly let Conan strip her and massage every part of her.

"Your heart is racing." Alladan put his hand to his own chest. "Where is the danger?"

Beldan shook her head. "No danger."

"Then why-" Alladan looked from his sister to Conan and then back to her.

Beldan shook her head. "He has done nothing to hurt me. We were just talking." This was growing more embarrassing for her by the minute. "Let's go to sleep."

 

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Conan

“Good night” Conan whispered as the two elves headed back to the fire pit and sleeping area. “Bedding Beldan, might be a problem” Conan thought, particularly if Alladan was going to show up with a dagger in his hand! He used the rest of his watch time, trying figure out a way to separate the two twin elves.

Foy was the next to stand watch and Conan woke her up gently. The halfling was a light sleeper anyways, so that had been easy.

“Nothing happened on my watch. Pretty boring” He told Foy in a low voice.

“Ok… good night” Foy said and walked out the watch location.

Foy and Regris

Again, her watch was uneventful. She didn’t need to wake up Regris, as he awoke by himself and trotted over to her when it was his time to stand the last watch.

“Oh you are awake” Foy said as Regris came over.

“Yes, I watched you to make sure Conan didn’t try anything with you.” He explained.

“Oh Regris, I can take care of myself.” Foy stated firmly “And you are being silly” She added

“Why?” He asked.

“I can like both of you. You however have been my friend for years. I will always love you best” Foy said.

“You seemed to like Conan better. I was worried about us” He confided to her.

“Nothing to worry about!” Foy said with confidence, patting her friend on his foreleg. The statement and Foy pats seemed to reassure Regris. But Foy thought he needed something more.

“Do you want me to do that special thing for you?” Foy asked a naughty smile spreading across her face.

Regris eyes grew larger… “Sure" he agreed excitedly.

“Now, if I do it… you agree to be nice to Conan.” She told him.

“But he is weak… and small” Regris countered but Foy’s stern look ended his protest.

“Agreed” Regris said.

The cute browned haired Foy stood up and moved to Regris’ side. The centaur seemed mesmerized by her. Regris knew what was coming and his cock began to swell.

“Remember to be quiet… we don’t want to wake anyone” Foy warned him.

As she got under his horse belly, his monstrous cock faced her. “Wow ….” She gasped in awe. The size of the thing always amazed her! It turned her on too.

“I need to take care of this right away!” She said quietly to Regris. Foy grabbed his cock with both her hands. Stroking him, teasing his great cock. She stroked him at just the right speed … in long thrusts. Regris moaned in pleasure. Foy knew what he liked and she was so skilled at it. As she stroked him, she added some rubbing of his cock head, and teasing of the sensitive spot just behind his cock head. Her hands stroked him faster as his excitement grew. She stroked, flicked and rubbed his great rod. Regris' cock loved what she was doing. In no time his huge cock was throbbing wildly.

Foy had asked Regris if female centaurs ever gave their mates hand jobs? He said most never did. Since then, Foy knew Regris was getting something pretty special from her.

She stroked him a little faster. His nostrils heaved … he began to make whinnying noises as his excitement grew. She watched as his enormous balls began to tighten… they were full of his centaur seed, as his monstrous cock throbbed like a madman. Her hands were driving him into a frenzy. Foy smiled and stroked him faster; she wanted him to spray out his massive load!

The centaur neighed … and BLASTED out a big load. Foy had his cock aimed away from her. Regris released powerful squirt after powerful squirt. The centaur sprayed out half a dozen shots. Then it was over. It was an amazing orgasm, and the amount of cum the centaur had produced was spectacular! Foy grabbed his softball-sized balls, rubbing them. MMMM yummy” she whispered back to him

It was at this point, both of them heard the crack of a twig. Regris opened his eyes to see a dozen large spiders surrounding Foy and him. A particularly large spider sprayed stick web over Regris’ right, front side.

“GIANT SPIDERS” Regris yelled

 

[SandS13]

Alladan laid down. He wanted to ask his sister to explain what was going on. He could feel her embarrassment. It confused him. It was clear she didn't want to talk so he simply laid there next to her until he fell asleep.

Beldan didn't sleep. She tossed and turned. Her body had wanted Conan to touch her more and now a feeling of frustration settled in. She put both her hands between her thighs as if warming them. All it seemed to do was make it worse. She rolled, laying on her back.

She heard Regris get up. She also heard the noises the pair made. Her ears were quite sensitive as were most elves. Beldan could hear them talking, heard the breathing changes in Regris and the sound of the end result. She couldn't see them but she knew that Regris had gotten the release her body was desperately calling out for.

All that was forgotten with the cracking of the twig. She was up, bow in hand and aimed in the direction of the sound. The first arrow flew over Foy's head and hit a spider in one of its many eyes.

Alladan was up. Fire appeared in his palms.

"Come." Beldan advanced with Alladan on her heels. Her arrows flew and his flames began to set spiders alight making them easier to hit by the others.

Beldan paused in her shooting to kneel next to Regris. "Hold still!" She began to cut the webbing away with her blade. She sensed the spider but did not see it. Beldan rolled underneath Regris to get out of the way as the spider reared back, ready to bite her. She just hoped the centaur did not trample her as he attacked.

 

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Regris

Regris attention was directed at the big spider which had sprayed the sticky web at him. The creature had monstrous long legs and sharp claws on each foot. The thing was moving directly at him

"Foy!” Regris yelled to his friend, as he was unable to get free of the spider’s web.

“I got this!” Foy declared “Remember, I’m a rogue Extraordinaire!”

“Less bragging… more killing!” Regris yelled to Foy.

Foy got ready to throw a dagger, when an arrow flew over her head and hit the spider in one of its many eyes. The monstrous creature squealed and squeaked.

More spiders moved in. Foy danced away from Regris and most of the spiders turned their attention to her, then him. Suddenly two spiders were on fire, and another flopped to the ground with an arrow sticking out of its head. The elves had arrived.

Foy lured most of the spiders further away from Regris. But she had run out of room as she stared at a huge spider blocking her. She gasped in horror as the spider got ready to fire webs at her. “This is BAD!” Foy screamed as she sprang to get out of the way.

The webs missed her, but just barely. Foy slipped under the large round body of the spider and thrust her short sword into its gut. The spider squealed and black blood poured out of it.

The wounded creature crashed to the ground and almost squished Foy. The half-fling dove out of the way. “I got one!” She yelled as she rolled back on her feet.

Regris

Regris had pulled out his calvary sword and got ready to defend himself. Then he felt Beldan kneeling next to him. "Hold still!" She said as she cut at the webbing. Another spider appeared from the darken and reared up to attack Beldan. The elf rolled underneath Regris.

“NO, YOU DON’T!!” Regris yelled at the creature and drove his blade right into the open mouth of the spider. The thing fell to the ground jerking wildly. Regris was careful not to trample the elf under him, but he did feel his big stallion balls rubbing against her head.

Conan

Conan had been in a deep sleep when the attack happened and thus was the last one to reach the battle. But his arrival made up for his tardiness. He had one long sword in each hand and swing each with effectiveness. He looped off spider legs, like he was cutting grass. His second blade would follow the first blow usually by lobbing off a spider’s head. He had taken down three spiders before reaching Regris.

“Show off…” Regris grumbled “If I was not stuck to the ground… I’d have killed 6 by now!” Regris bragged. Then he added "Help Foy"

"I wish the spider had glued your big mouth shut!" Conan said back. He ran towards Foy and ripped into two more spiders from behind. Simple kills but then he needed to jump back as the spiders realized he was the major threat. Four spiders attacked him at once.

He dodged two webs, but a spider’s leg stuck him. He was knocked sideways as he tumbled onto the ground. He got up just in time to dodge another swipe from one spiders. Then as another leg tried to swipe at him, he changed tactics. He grabbed the leg. He thought maybe this would cause the creature to become unbalanced. He was wrong, with 8 legs spiders had great balance… but he was no longer in the middle of four spider attacks. The giant leg was trying to shake him off. His long sword killed the spider, who’s leg he had grabbed, and he returned to the ground.

Then there was the sound of more squealing as Beldan and Alladan killed the remained three spiders.

 

[SandS13]

They were all breathing hard. Spiders lay dead around them. Alladan moved to Foy and began checking her for injuries and webbing. His hands moved over Foy's body swiftly, gently pulling away anything that stuck to her.

He then moved to Conan. "Let me check you over."

Beldan went to Regris. "Thank you. You saved me from that spider." She knelt down and began to free him from any webbing that still remained stuck to him.

The woods around them were eerily silent and the trees and foliage showed signs of decay. As Alladan checked Conan over he whispered. "The forest is dying. The mage, he stole its heart. That is what you are looking for. Without it all the living things, the plants will die and the animals will follow and then so will we."