Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-5543592-20170504012353/@comment-5543592-20170523003311

Lazarus Grimm wrote:

"Nice landing", sighed Deaphanie, watching the smoke plumes of the plane wrecks rise from the distance.

"Quiet", muttered Ward. "Looks like the warzone has switched to elsewhere. "The fighting has not reached the center of the city yet."  The ghoul told Ward.  "But we do hear gunshots ring out in the distance every so often."  They approached the elevator up into the Needle.

"Never heard of him. So he can earn my respect," Rick said, folding his arms.

Duncan, growing tired of this, pulled him aside. "Let me do the bloody talkin' here. Just shut yer' yap, alright?"

"Fine," Rick muttered.

"We'll honor the Lama, don't ya worry, lad."

"I appreciate that." The ghoul nodded. Into the elevator they stepped, the five Outsiders and ghoulish monk, and it rose up. Outside the clear walls they could see Seattle spread before them, but it wasn't the magnificent sight it would've been days earlier. Low-lying gray clouds had sunken over the city, casting ominous shadows. In the distance, they could see smoke rising from the lake where the burning airship was still sinking. In far outreachs of the city, they could see flashes of light, where gunfights were occuring. It looked more like the end of the world all over again than an awe-inspiring spectacle.

"It's depressing, seeing the city like this." Said the ghoul. "Before the Brotherhood or the Hundred-Hands appeared, this place was a land of magic.  It was something so much better than it had been or ever could be.  And now..."

He trailed off, shaking his head.

"That is why the High Lama wants to speak with you.  About the state of the realm."

"About you, yes, but not who you are.  You see, Tim, that's what interests me most." Kheiro said. "And, frankly, I thought you'd be more interested in me, but it appears I was mistaken.  All over Oz you search for me, seeking answers, but when I walk right into your hands you waste it considering ways to kill me.  A poor show, on your part."