The Story Of Kiln The Wanderer, Chapter 7 and on... Options

[Kiln]

Alright for anyone who wishes to read the first six chapters, here's the link: http://www.waiting4oblivion.com/forums/ind...p?showtopic=675
I would recommend reading them, they're likely the best of the story.
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Chapter 7

Kiln walked around town pointlessly until dark, he wasn't tired. He couldn't help but wonder what trouble York was in and how he needed his help. He walked back towards the Eight Plates and entered.

Tomorrow he would go to the fort. It would be an awkward return even though he'd heard Larrius had left days before, off to Gnisis for his evaluation. Larrius was quite corrupt, perhaps he'd been discovered.

Kiln sat with Rami and the drunks listening to them laugh and sing. He stared at Rami's face when she wasn't paying attention, amazed at her beauty. The most popular drink was likely flin but he drank what he always had, the bitter but effective mazte.

He poured more of the drink for himself, watching the brown liquor flow softly from the opening and into the tall mug. At the moment everything seemed perfect but things never stayed like that for long in his experience.

In the morning he would get his armor repaired, buy some supplies and food and wait until the following day to meet York at the fort.

Kiln opened the journal and read more of it's pages,

"Today I talked to Caius again, he wants me to speak with some stupid orc in the mage's guild about doing a favor or something, I'm nothing but an errand boy I swear..."

Kiln thought for a moment, he'd met with the same orc...strange how their paths had led together so many times but it was probably nothing. For now he would sleep and worry more about that later, he put the journal back into it's pouch and lied it beside the bed.

Rami walked in lying down beside him and he fell into a deep sleep holding her close to him.
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Sorry it's so short but my pain meds suck and I'm getting off soon.

This post has been edited by Kiln: Feb 16 2006, 05:15 PM

[Kiln]

Completely inspired by him Minque, that's his name in the story, you probably missed one of the updates. I just took that side-quest for him and made it my own.
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Kiln heard talking and saw Jinx and York emerge from behind the mage's guild.
He stood and made his way to them quickly.

"We have to leave now." Kiln whispered

"You sound worried, what's wrong?" he asked

"I had a run in with the guards earlier. We should go as soon as possible." Kiln said quickly

A group of guards walking through town spotted them talking and moved towards them slowly. There were only a few of them, they were the men that had been looking for him.

York grabbed Kiln and motioned to Jinx, they began walking past the ruined wall and out of town, the guards following close behind. Once far enough out of town they stopped and waited on the guards.

Kiln took this time to count the guards. There were six, and they were clearly bigger and tougher than Kiln and Jinx but maybe York could make up for that, he still hadn't seen Jinx fight and was unsure of what to expect.

The guards stopped and drew their blades, the leader smiled.

"A nasty little rumor is going around that you were the one that killed all of the Commona Tong in Balmora." he said accusingly

Finally this made since, they were commona tong disguised as guards. Kiln tapped the hilt of his sword and stared at the man.

Kiln had a big problem with his mouth getting him in trouble and this was no exception. These men had been looking for trouble the moment they realised who he was in the enchanter's shop and he was gonna give it to them.

"Yeah I killed them, every single one...and I enjoyed killing those scoundrels." Kiln said taunting him

"Well that certainly is good to know." he said jabbing at his head with his blade

The blade missed Kiln's head and York pushed him back, stepping in front of him

The guard stepped closer and York pulled his blade.

"Not a step closer scum...else you won't live to regret it." he said in his usual calm tone

The leader made a quick hand signal and one of the men jumped at York, he brought his blade up and jabbed it in the incredibly small between his chestplate and greaves.

Kiln could hear Jinx whispering softly, but he couldn't understand what he was saying. The groups stood glancing at each other for a few moments before the commona tong members all moved at once, towards them.

Jinx thrust his hands forward releasing a huge burst of flame at one of the thugs, which fell to the ground, screaming in pain. Kiln brought the old shield he'd found up just in time to block two hits coming at him at once.

One of the attackers was thrown off balance and Kiln brought his sword down upon him in a hard chopping motion, hitting him in the back.

Kiln watched the man he was fighting but he kept an eye on York and Jinx as well. Jinx was clearly an excellent battlemage and York was awesome with a blade.

Lost in thought, Kiln didn't realise that his opponent was about to try and stab him. York, having finished with the men who attacked hin, turned and killed his opponent. Jinx had dispatched his attackers as well.

"You're not bad Kiln...but you'd better keep training if you wanna survive in the ashlands." Jinx said patting him on the shoulder

"Lets get out of here before the real guards show up and find us with all these bodies." York said turning and moving back towards town

They all climbed the slope and asked the man to take them to Khuul, he agreed and they stepped inside the beast. It started in the direction of Khuul.

"It'll be nightfall before we arrive there." Jinx said

"Will it take that long?" Kiln asked

"It's a long ride there, the tribesmen are expecting us." York said

Kiln pressed his back against the shell of the creature and thought of his home, the way it used to be when he was a child. Kiln lied down and tried to sleep but the sun was still in his eyes.

"You're gonna sleep during the day Kiln?" Jinx asked

"Perhaps this way I'll wake up when we arrive." he said turning on his side

His head was filled with thoughts of doubt and several questions as he fell asleep.
Why had he agreed to go along with this quest with so little information? How were Dulnea and Rami doing? What was York's importance in this whole mess and what had his father done?

He hoped the journal would explain them but right now he was too tired to read so he slept. Dreams came of his "Master" and bade him to serve him. But those dreams left quickly he woke up to his father shaking him violently.

"Time for school son." he said smiling

"Dad?" Kiln replied

"Your mother made breakfast." his father said grabbing clothing from his closet

"But dad..." Kiln whined

"I know you don't like your mother's cooking but could you at least pretend to like it?" his father asked

"I guess but it's so..." Kiln started but was cut off by his father

"It makes her so happy when you tell her you like it...run along downstairs now and eat your breakfast." he commanded in a soft tone

"Yes father." Kiln said walking down the stairs

He arrived at the table and sat down to eat. His mother turned around.

"Wake up Kiln...wake up."

She began shaking him and he awoke to see Jinx shaking him.

"We've arrived." he said standing up

Kiln stood and looked around.

"What happened?" he asked

"Nothing, just you were sleeping well...anyways lets go." Jinx said taking a few steps

Kiln was confused and though he'd slept for a long time he was still tired. He followed York to the town. It was a small village consisting of shacks and one small shop. They entered and Kiln sat by the fire warming himself as York spoke with the owner.

This post has been edited by Kiln: Aug 25 2005, 09:53 PM