... *snip* ... Meanwhile, Morien nods his assent to Tathal's plan. But as he steps out of the room, he hears Donngal's shout of alarm. "Invaders! Get the...
At Tathal's suggestion to alert Lady Annest, Morien nods his agreement and moves down to the Lady's door and begins hammering on it, calling urgently for her...
... Donngal, wild-eyed, looks at the fallen guards, then to the ladies. Torn, he turns to call after Morien, "Morien, I must help these men to the tower!...
... Morien calls back. "Got it! Where the hell is Aelfric?" He doesn't waste more thought on that for now, but tries to gather his shielf and armor in one...
... Tathal leaps for the door to the Lady's chamber "Quickly! We must get you to safty. Come with me." He draws his sword and starts to hurry Lady Briant and ...
... lamp ... Tathal shakes her head "We can not bring them my lady, we must protect you and the Lady Annest first. The most we can do is drag them into your...
... Aelfric moves through the garden with hast. With his axe at the ready he heads towards the tower. If no enemy bars his way he enters the tower and then...
... Tathal looks towards the shouting and then towards the ladies. He whispers a prayer under his breath and the grabs the man, slinging him over his shoulder....
As Aelfric runs toward the tower he hears indistinct shouting and pounding from the front of the villa. He is has just start down the path (13) to the tower...
... Tathal curses under his breath but starts hurrying the best he can towards the tower, calling to Donngal "Be swift, we must see to the Ladies and the...
... Donngal, straining under the weight of his burden, follows Tathal as best he can. He whispers to him, "The poundin' has stopped. They'll be lookin' for...
... Tathal looks over his shoulder and shakes his head "You go on, I will wait for them here." __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun....
... Morien curses softly. If Tathal's armor is easily snatched, he will do so and then rush back to the ladies' quarters to check that they are already moving...
... the ... sign ... Aelfric pauses on the path to review his plans. With the recent commotion his adrenaline pushed the pain of his wound to the back of his...
Aelfric pauses on the path to the tower to listen. Nothing distinct comes to his ears, and yet, … and yet, … instinct perhaps (ooc: successful Awareness...
... Tathal's lips twist in a silent snarl. They've been betrayed. As he lept to assist the Ladies with the children he silently swore that he would strike down...
... distinct ... (6). ... (room ... out ... along ... villa's ... The tension slips from Aelfrics body when he finds Donngal. He signals to him that the enemy...
... Morien goes to Tathal's aid. "The enemy is almost upon us." he hisses between his teeth. "West is still silent, but the tower is in the east. Either a...
... As ... shadow ... The panic of meeting the dark figure dissolves as Donngal realizes it is Aelfric entering the courtyard. Yet Aelfric's signal, and the ...
Aelfric moves to a hidden position by the NE corner of the kitchen. As the seconds pass he begins to have doubts at striking down the first man he sees. What...
... OOC: *laughs* That's the Morien we all know and love/hate. :) After helping Lady Briant out the window, Morien turns to Lady Annest to scoop her up and...
... Tathal grins back, his eyes alight "I like the sound of that." ... Once out the window he peer around carefuly and listens for the sound of the approching...
... Aelfrics prays that his strike sends the enemy into complete chaos. If this happens, he makes a run for the courtyard amid the confusion. If he thinks he...
... Tathal tilts his head "What was that? I thought I heard a cry." He knows he has other concerns now and turns to Morien and Ladies and children "Come, we...
As Donngal moves forward he sees Aelfric strike down an attacker. The man's companions give back and scatter in confusion. Cries and shouts of dismay, fear...
... back ... past ... the ... Donngal fights furiously, pressing forward to hold the raiders to the area of the doorway so no more can enter, though making...
... Morien glances after the what he assumes is one of the children and then turns to Tathal. "No time for mail, Tathal." he hisses. "Another group of invaders...
Aelfric curses; frustrated at the restriction on his swing, but it was certain death to stay out in the open. He steals a glance from the fight, frantically...