Post by Victus Brightblade on Apr 6, 2014 18:48:58 GMT -5
April 1, 24 CLE
A Wanted poster is posted in all taverns and military boards of Eastern Demacia. This notice displayed a drawing of a large faced man covered in scars, notably with a missing nostril and ear as well as a scar the went away from the left side of his mouth not unlike an evil grin. Underneath this image was the following:
People and guests of Demacia,
The man you see on this poster is Erik 'the Bloodied' Valgorn, a wanted man. His crimes are numerous and include, but are not limited to: Assault with a deadly weapon, Breaking and entering, Banditry, Desertion, Murder of a Citizen of Demacia, Murder of a Soldier of Demacia, and Murder of an Officer of Demacia.
Demacia asks her citizens and soldiers to serve her will and bring this man to justice. If you can find it within yourself to grant her your aid, then present yourself to Captain Oakfield at Eastwatch Garrison on the first of April.
Justice Guide You.
The Garrison of Eastwatch is a stone watchtower in the northeastern reaches of Demacia, overlooking the Swamp of Kaladoun. Anyone seeking Captain Oakfield would be directed towards the top of the tower, where the officer was watching over the swamp.
Captian Oakfield was a ranger before he was an officer and, thus, clad in leather armor of brown and a cloak of dark green. A long dagger is visible on his waist alongside of his quiver. His long bow sits nearby, within easy reach should he find need. The man himself is rather dirty looking, hair and beard growing long, wild, and coated in mud to the point of being unable to tell the hair's natural color but for small clean patches of orange. This doesn't seem to bother the man overly much as he nibbles on a chunk of hard bread. He hadn't had time to clean. He was trying to find a killer before he became a lord and he felt time was growing short.
Post by The Gem Knight on Apr 7, 2014 9:30:03 GMT -5
Taric saw the wanted poster during his travels and understood that this was a man who needed to be stopped before innocents were harmed. He made his way to the garrison and asked to see the captain. The gem knight made his way to the top of the tower and presented a copy of the wanted poster to the man. Though he was a mess, Taric didn't seem troubled, for back in his home world, he has met many who have dedicated themselves like the captain did.
"Excuse me sir. I am Taric, gem knight and champion of the league. I hereby offer you my services to aid you."
"More than just precious stones, I bring you an ancient power." Siggy by ~Magg28 on DA
Post by Victus Brightblade on Apr 7, 2014 16:16:10 GMT -5
Captain Oakfield turned towards the gem knight with a raised eyebrow of skepticism that rapidly shifted towards wide eyed shock. He took the wanted poster from the gem knight silently, trying to confirm that he wasn't dreaming or otherwise seeing false images. After a few moment of glancing back and forth between the poster and the knight, the ranger shrugged.
"Top of the mornin' to ye, Taric. Pleased to be seein' we got the likes of ye in dis endeavor. Fergive me attire, but been out in the swamp fer a full month trying to find dis bastard. We got ourselves a bloody menace dat is givin' me a right headache. I'll give ye a full report of de situation when de rest of de volunteers get 'ere. I only want to say me piece once. So, find yerself a comfortable stone to rest yer ass and we'll wait a few hours longer. I got a watch to keep, and Sanders will get right pissed if I moved on 'im. De rest of the volunteers would bitch at 'im for faulty directions and I'd never 'ear the end of it." The ranger said with a relaxed tone. He then turned back towards the swamp and leaned on the battlement, focused completely on the swamp to find whatever threats he could.
Post by Razie Tynerson on Apr 7, 2014 23:53:54 GMT -5
Razie had seen a wanted poster in a tavern he had been having a drink in, he decided to take a trip to Demacia to attempt to stretch his personal relations with other city-states and decided that a good way to start would be doing 'community service' by helping with this bandit problem.
He spent the previous day preparing for the activity, opting out of bringing along his Proto-Armor even though he had tweaked it since his first crash run with it in the Shurima Desert. Instead he brought along his signature hextech goggles, The Gloves and a few Spark Taps and decided to get going to the top of the watchtower like the poster had directed the next morning.
He arrived and moved swiftly to the top of the tower and greeted the captain followed by introducing himself.
"Greetings Captain... Oakfield I believe? Razie Tynerson, here to help with your city's bandit problem."
Post by Victus Brightblade on Apr 8, 2014 0:24:26 GMT -5
"Aye, dat'd be me. Plant yer ass. I've got meself plenty of time to wait for de rest to show up." The ranger said, the name and all other details of this newcomer slipping from his mind. His lack of focus on the door to the tower not aiding in this.
Post by James Marker on Apr 8, 2014 9:51:19 GMT -5
James had, on seeing the call to arms, instantly been motivated to join up. On the day of the expedition, he suited up in his standard armor, making sure to briefly polish the Fire Company emblem before grabbing his sword and taking the fairly lengthy walk to the tower. After climbing to the top, he took a brief breath before saluting Captain Oakfield and removing his helmet.
"I apologize for my tardiness, sir. James Marker, at your command, sir." He stood tall and at attention, sweating just a bit from his armor and the hike up and glancing to see the inventor and the gem knight already there. "...have so few Demacians volunteered?"
I will meet one someday...and that day will either be the best or worst day of my life.
Post by The Gem Knight on Apr 8, 2014 10:50:49 GMT -5
Taric nodded at the captain when he was told that he would tell the details of the mission once everyone had arrived.
"Very well, if you need me for anything let me know."
He then would walked over to a nearby wall and leaned against ti casually after leaning his hammer against it. He would spend the time looking out at the distance as he awaited the rest of the volunteers.
"More than just precious stones, I bring you an ancient power." Siggy by ~Magg28 on DA
Post by Lucas Brightshield on Apr 9, 2014 6:59:05 GMT -5
Lucas had entered the building soon after. He had already prepared himself to go the expedition, with his sword sheathed on his right hip, his shield on his back hung by a rope on his right shoulder. On his left side there was a quiver with 12 arrows.
He entered the room and saluted the captain: "Afternoon, sir. Lucas Brightshield reporting in." He scanned the surroundings. It seemed the Gem Knight was present, as well as a foreigner. Atleast James was there. But he didn't see any other Demacians. Strange, you'd think more countrymen would be willing to apprehend a major criminal.
I am a Pathfinder. I will do what everyone else thinks below him, because someone must do it. Call me dishonorable for it all you want. I serve justice, not honor. And Demacia, ofcourse.
Post by The Half-Dragon on Apr 11, 2014 0:08:00 GMT -5
A reason to shed the blood of those who wanted to harm Demacia was something Shyvana couldn't pass up on. Grabbing the entire poster Shyvana returned to her home and equiped her standard armor and put her gauntlets in a bag. Making her way to the watchower minutes later.
Once Shyvana had arrived she spent no time looking at the scenery but instead went straight to the top. After climbing the stairs she pushed up the door and walked in. Looking around she saw the gem hammer champion, a civilian and two Demacian's along with the Captain.
"I heard you're the one who's going to attack this criminal." Shyvana held up the poster she had ripped down. "I, want in."
Post by Victus Brightblade on Apr 11, 2014 2:27:06 GMT -5
After mildly waving the other men away so he could focus on keeping lookout, Oakfield turned to see the half dragon and the group before him.
"So, ya not only a bloody Noxian hunter, but ye also go bandit huntin', eh Shy'ana? Good. Don't normally get the Champions in these parts. This one warrants it. Swear it by me mum, Erik's a right bastard." Oakfield says with a half-hearted salute to the champion.
"Now dat we got two people with pay dat out shines me own a few time, I guess I should get to it." Oakfield sits down on the battlement.
"Erik Valgorn is a piece of inbred shet. Dat bastard been a thorn in me ass for dis entire 'ear. Caught word of deserter and ordered to colla' him and bring him 'ome. Buggered off into the swamp faster dan a bat outta hell, he did. Spent a week tracking him 'fore I gave up lookin'. 'He has to be dead.' I say to meself runnin' back home. In a month, he was back at it. I was gettin' word of a man named Erik raidin' merchants. I went to see fer meself and dere he was cuttin' up a merchant's wife in front of da man. Dat's when I got 'is ear. Bastard almost took me arm though, so dat didn't result in much. So we've been playin' 'ide and go seek in de swamp.
Back in March, I took four of me mates and we went in de swamp to try and find 'is new 'ome in dere. He had to have one. Hides dere too much not ta. We split up. Dey didn't make de rendezvous back on de fifteenth. I found deir heads last week. Fuckin' Erik's name scratched into deir heads." Oakfield hocks up a lob of spit at his feet.
"Command tells me I ain't fit to be huntin' Erik no more. Personal reasons and past history and other shet. They made the brief and tell me to point ye lot the right way. Den, I get to go back to command and get new orders or told to pack up and get." Oakfield pushes himself to his feet and brushes his vest a few times, creating a small cloud of dirt as he beats off some of the dried mud.
"Pay good 'tention now. Dis is the tricky bit. I ain't got a bloody clue where Erik is. He is somewhere in the northwestern bit of te swamp, but where I have no right clue. Ye get to the second fork of Serpentine, and yer too far. Not exactly narrow, but the three who got close ain't much fer talking. I know it be piss for helpful, but its all I got. Dat swamps's a nightmare to find yerself, much less someone lookin' to 'ide." Oakfield seems bitter about this. His brows furrowed and his gaze goes to that area of the swamp.
He turns back to the group with a dark look in his eyes. "Listen, I ain't allowed to go. I tell ye dat I wouldn't be skippin' this mission if I could. Four mates of mine are dead. Many more innocents bloody Erik's hands. I want 'im. However, I got me orders and I can't ignore 'em. Got my family and all to worry about. I'm to tell ya dat Demacia wants to put 'im on trial. Dey got a nice bounty on 'is 'ead. T'ousand Crowns or sometin' like it, dead or alive. Kill 'im. He ain't worth de trial. Kill 'im proper and bring 'is head back. Dat one deserves de finest hell can offa.
Ye need anytin' from me, I'll do et. I'll do anytin' me orders allow. If ye're ready, ye be free to scurry off and bring the justice of Demacia on dat arrogant bugger's skull." Oakfield finishes his briefing and again leans against the battlement, awaiting questions.
Post by James Marker on Apr 14, 2014 0:28:18 GMT -5
James gave a quiet salute and nod to Shyvana and then patiently listened to the man's debrief. When he was done, he stepped forwards slightly, hand fidgeting on the pommel of his sword. "I do have one question. Would it be appropriate to bring a shield? I am not too accustomed to fighting in a swamp, and would think it would only slow me down." He didn't have a shield himself, but he doubted it would be too hard to grab one from a nearby armory.
I will meet one someday...and that day will either be the best or worst day of my life.
Post by Victus Brightblade on Apr 14, 2014 0:45:46 GMT -5
The Ranger looked over the man and thought for a moment.
"Well, lad, do I look like yer fencin' teach? I 'aven't the foggiest whether a shield would affect yer ability to not fall on yer ass or not. Do what ye will. Ye know yerself better dan me." Oakfield says with a disappointed tone.
Post by Razie Tynerson on Apr 14, 2014 0:58:52 GMT -5
Once the rest of their squad had arrived and Oakfield began explaining the mission Razie became curious and somewhat surprised, he expected had been expecting this to be a planned operation but instead had walked into what appeared to be a blind witch hunt.
He decided to take a moment to analyze their group, the Gem Knight Taric, two Demacian soldiers and the half dragon Shyvana, potential powerful individuals? without a doubt. Competent and well functioning 'team'? Highly laughable, he expected the half dragon to giveaway the element of surprise and ruin their positioning the moment they entered the swamp and the two soldiers to follow her into battle with the Gem Knight most likely right behind them and the mission turning into a assault rather than assassination.
"Pardon me..." He started, goggles now being donned and arms being folded across his chest. "But is there no further information you have for us? Because the way I see it this Erik character could have fortified his hide out or even moved if your squad, who I am sorry that perished, attempted to find him."
Pausing for a moment Razie casually walked over to Shyvana, adjusting the zoom function on his goggles and looked her over from head to toe before turning his attention back to Oakfield.
"That aside... you offered your assistance correct? I highly doubt it, but would you be able to supply me with a simple shield and a pocketwatch?" He asked curiously, zoom function on his goggles still active giving him a rather too-close look of the Captain.
Post by Victus Brightblade on Apr 14, 2014 11:17:34 GMT -5
"Aye, I know more about the contents of Swain's piss dan I do about Bloody Erik's 'idey 'ole. I know he's still in dere. Swamp basically 'ome to him now. Maybe he has a fortified 'ide. If he do, he might stay put. If so, den yer going the right way. I ain't gonna lie, the tracks I 'ave ye followin' are dat of dead men. I'm fer thinkin' dat you lot will not be comein' back wit'out a few bodies. Now, if ye'd rather be examinin' Shy'ana's ass to serious work, den ye ain't needed. If ye are serious and want a part of dis, then I can get the masta of arms here to get ye a shield. I promise not'ing fer quality dough. We ain't too high on da list fer new gear." Oakfield answered with that disappointed tone fully intact.
Post by The Gem Knight on Apr 14, 2014 13:37:56 GMT -5
Taric continued to observe the newcomers and listened to their conversations. Unless he was approached, he would keep to himself as he inspected his gear to ensure there was no problems.
"More than just precious stones, I bring you an ancient power." Siggy by ~Magg28 on DA
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