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Title: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on August 08, 2008, 07:52:56 AM

*looks at the ancient forest green leather-bound book, a symbol of a wolf etched on the cover. She smiles then opens up the book, taking a quill and writing on the first blank page in green ink*

Dear Thistle,

I have often looked at this book you gave me... but i was not sure what to write at the time. I suppose this is a good thing too, as the writings would have been a lot more... depressing.
But i have, with the help of my good friend, Rockhead HowlingWolf the infamous bard *chuckles at that and continues writing* (he's from Hammerbound, remember when you took me once to visit the dwarves?) found at last the city of Hempstead. We traveled for days... maybe longer i couldn't keep track of time.
Some people may give the dwarf funny looks at times, but i couldn't have made it without him really. He was there to perform to the crowd in inns, so we could earn true enough to stay the nights. I always said i could sleep in the trees but he would always reply with
"That's nonsense, ye silly sausage!"
*laughs to herself and writes on*
Not sure what a sausage was... I thought i wouldn't ask, I think it's some dwarvish specialty though... And, i suppose he wouldn'ta survived without me either. I was there to stop him wandering off only to get eaten by an ogre, all thanks to that archery training you gave me many years ago. Oh, and the sword training. *she smiles before continuing*
Don't you worry, I'm taking care of Lythar for you. He seems to get stronger in the bond between us each day. It's strange though, he seems hardly changed from when i was just a young girl, save for the intelliegience only i seem to notice in his bright yellow eyes.
Anyways, on arriving to the city, I seemed .. exposed you could say, and people were screaming at me. I looked around, confused by this, when i noticed people pointing to Lythar, they were scared of him. I tried to tell them, that he wouldn't hurt nobody, but the guards told me to get him out. I looked to Lythar then, and he slowly nodded before dashing out the city.
I thought i'd never get used to it, but i seem to understand the city a lot more now. I have been there for a long time now.. and I have made friends. *she smiles happily* Some of the closest friends I have right now are Rockhead, a human called Ben Poetr, a half-elf called Caerwyn Ahrail'lan, a halfling called Tod Fellow... *she picks up the quill thinking then writes* I would write them all down, but then i wouldn't have room for adventures would I? *she grins*
I will visit you very soon, Lythar and me...
I hope you understand, why I had to leave the forest. And you have my trust on this, I will keep looking for her, I know you think her dead though you know I will never accept that. *a tear falls onto the corner of the page*
*she opens a small box and pulls out a black arrow with large yellow feathers, an eye drawn onto it. She wraps a small bit of thistle round it, wipes away a tear and puts it back, closing the box*
I will tell you my adventures too, and i'll write them in this book, so they will never be forgotten.
                                                                                       -Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on August 09, 2008, 08:10:23 AM

*dips her quill into the ink again and begins writing in curly handwriting*

Written- Tunar, Oclar 3, 1436.

Thistle, I will tell you one of my exciting adventures now, and though I am not a good storyteller... just bare with me. *she smiles*

*At that moment Rockhead wanders over to peek at her journal nosily, he says: "Write about the apple adventure!"*
*"A'right, dwarf! Give me some space will ya?" she replies almost burying the journal in her face while writing on*

This happened quite a while ago, days, weeks even. So it may become two days jumbled as one. *laughs to herself* All part of being an adventurer i suppose...

It was a lovely, bright, sunny day... and I was rummaging through my big pockets again. It's almost as if random things put themselves into them! I pulled out some bits of cloth and thought, 'Ha! I can go sew this, mebbe put a nice pattern on et or summin'..' And so, I walked into Hempstead's crafting house, made my way to the table, and spread the cloth out. Taking out the needle and a helpful book, I managed some nice patterns...
Anyways, after that, I walked back and saw Tod and Caerwyn. As you can guess, I ran over cheerfully and greeted the two. Tod was sewing his clothes and picking up dye bottles, pouring them over his clothes. He didn't seem to be satisfied with what they looked like. After awhile of this I said,
"I wouldn't worry too much 'bout it, Tod, so long as tha' armor can save ya life, that's enough."
Caerwyn nodded his agreement to this.
"Buut... ya could go brighter'n black still." I said with a grin. I'd been trying for a while now to get Tod to wear brighter colours.
Caerwyn had to go then, so we waved to him. I whispered to Caerwyn before he left, that if Tod stayed in black clothes... I had raspberry juice ready. *chuckles to herself before continuing*
Tod carried on with trying different dyes and then he finally picked purple. I said to him, "Purple? We've been a bad influence on ya, the dwarf will think ya stole 'is colour!" I said laughing.
At that moment, funnily enough the dwarf ran into the craft house, and he saw us. Then the dwarf said: "Yer wearing purple? Are ya sure ya alright lad?"
Tod put a hand to his head and said he was fine.
Then he stood next to Tod and said: "Hey we could be twins!"
"But I'd be the handsome twin." Tod replied grinning.
"Oh, okay I'll be the fat twin!" Rocky exclaimed.
By this time I was giggling hysterically.

So, we all made our way outside to get some air, when we saw Ben. He was working, but he turned around with a greeting. You should have seen Ben's face when he saw Tod's clothes! Obviously not his kinda colours though... seeing as Ben wears black too. I thought he would persuade Tod to dying his clothes back again, but to my surprise, Tod actually said he wanted to go bright and didn't care about reputation. I smiled then, and for a while all went silent. I was about to ask if we were leaving, but then Tod started nodding... and i thought, 'I've seen this before...'
Then Tod looked really upset, so I asked what's wrong, but I didn't get an answer. Suddenly, Ben says, "Sure thing, Tod."
Now i'm just a bit confused... he says  'Sure thing', but he didn't say anything before? So i said back: "Sure thing what?"
He just turned my way and said: "Nothing for yer to be worried about, Shorty." (At least I think he said that... this was a while ago.)

So then the three of us stepped outside, and Tod asked: "So... what do we do now?"
Before I can get a word in, the dwarf shouts excitedly: "Oooh, can yer show me where to get them apples?"
I know Tod had just showed me the other day, so i gave him an apologetic look, but we went nevertheless.
Tod had bought us some tickets, and he handed some to the dwarf, then to me. I handed him back how much they were worth though, as I don't like charity even if tickets are expensive.
We had a pleasant cruise to Mariner's, and then we ran, all the way until we got to Crest Hills. I asked Tod then if i had a rope I could borrow, he looked a bit confused, but handed it over anyways.
Then we came to the part where we had to make our way across the cliffface. I took out the rope and tied it round my waist, at which Tod smiled saying: "So that's what ya wanted the rope for!"
And he picked up the end and took the lead, making our way slowly across the cliff. I was trying all the time to put a brave face on. I had lied before, that i wasn't afraid of heights, because I didn't want to sound... weak. But the truth was, I'd rather fight giants anyday, but not this! As Tod looked back, he seemed to know just that.

*taps the page with her quill and rubs her head, trying to remember it all*

We made our way through ... Sun Castle was it called? Anyways, lovely place and all, but we moved on to Wolfswood. I love that wood... mayhaps almost as much as WhiteHorn. The trees and green are a rich green colour, so much so that the light passing through them itself seems green! *smiles to herself*
Tod said that he would get his almonds on his own this time... but I went too anyways by sneaking behind. (I stood on a twig last time, you see, and the giant saw me.)
I thought to myself, 'If he gets seen, I can help fire the giant, and if i get seen, I can attack it so he can escape, as it's my fault anyways. That way, it's okay for me to come! Isn't it..?'
Luckily, the giants saw neither of us. *she sighs relief*
And so, the three of us continued on until we made it to the river, surrounded by apple trees. I stood underneath one while Tod climbed up and dropped the apples, i caught them as they dropped.
When we moved onto the next, Tod climbed up again, but when he reached for a higher branch he slipped. I only had seconds to react so I tried to catch him, and i did, but he squished me! *laughs softly at that*
When he climbed up again he called down: "Thanks for bein' a cushion, Keppli!"
I just rubbed my head and smiled, catching the next lot of apples.
But, on the last tree Tod climbed it again, (I would but I'm a bit clumsy..) and Rockhead ran into the tree! Tod hugged the trunk of the tree, laughing: "Stop, Rocky, ya shaking it!"
"I thought yer were meant to do that." He replied.
I shoved him back a bit, laughing, and thinking 'Dwarves do make me laugh...'

We started to make our way back, through the grove of illusions, where the dwarf thought the sign said 'KEEP OFF THE GRASS'. *chuckles to herself* Which... isn't really at all possible.
Then we got back to the outskirts of Wolfswood, and Tod stopped for a moment and said: "These rangers all look like Caerwyn". He grinned.
I didn't say, but i had always thought that myself... only they're ruder than Caerwyn. They always tell me to go away, even though I am a fellow ranger!

We got back to Mariners and sailed back to Hempstead, while munching some delicous bread...
We all waved then, and went to find a place to sleep...

*she takes a deep breath and puts down the quill*
So there you have it, Thistle. I hope you didn't fall asleep at the beginning, i know you.
*laughs to herself and puts the quill back in her pocket*

*she hears some munching then behind her and turns to see the dwarf eating his apples. "Keppli! Wanna go exploring?"
"Sure thing dwarf." I reply with a grin, and close the journal.*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on August 10, 2008, 08:11:43 AM

*dips her quill in the familiar green colour*

Written- Wedlar, Oclar 18, 1436.

Just the other day, I was in Vehl with Rocky (surprise, surprise!) and I said to him,
"So whatcha want ta do now, dwarf?"
"How about we do some exploring... that way."
He pointed up the Brech Mountains, I had never been there so I wasn't sure how dangerous it was. In the end though, curiosity made me agree to him, and we set out to see what was there, keeping our bows ready.
Sneaking through the mountains we edged slowly upwards, but then I stopped. I  grabbed the dwarf's shoulder and pulled him back, he started to protest but then I pointed to the yeti blocking our path. It was just walking back and forth along the path we were on.
I thought, 'If I aim me arrow right, I can take 'im down, then we can pass safely!'.
That was a mistake. I shot at the yeti furiously, but he kept running, and when he got where I stood, he kept punching me with an icy fist, and i fell onto the ground. The dwarf then had a lucky shot with his crossbow and he ran over to help me up. I bandaged myself up and sat down for a bit, but the dwarf wanted to go further, so there was no stopping him.
I moved on slowly right behind him, but we didn't get far before I saw two more yetis. This was too dangerous now.
I whispered to him, "Dwarf, we could go back now. I ain't sure we can sneak past these two.."
But he walked on, so i shook my head and followed. We did manage to get past them without a sound, but then we came to a wall. I looked up and said I could climb it, but the dwarf had already wandered and found another passage. I grabbed a rock and tried to get a foothold, but then it broke and fell down to the floor. My eyes widened as I turned, the yeti had heard and was heading straight for me! The dwarf hadn't even crossed my mind, all i could think of was escape, so I ran and ran, all the time getting closer to Vehl. I was so near, but my legs wouldn't run anymore and i fell on the ground, firing arrows at it lying on my back desperately.
It just roared and pummeled me into the ground. I thought I was a goner, but then I saw Lythar run past and jump onto the yeti angrily, tearing at it with its teeth. Lythar was getting badly hurt, but he gave me enough time to stand up and notch an arrow, firing it into the yeti's head.
I think Lythar must have felt it, when I was in pain... I think in some way we are connected.
I crawled mostly, back to Vehl, sometimes leaning onto Lythar, holding my shoulder. The yeti had frozen it solid.
When I finally made it back, I looked around, and suddenly realised... the dwarf didn't come back!
I turned and looked back to the moutains, almost went back to find him. But no, I was too wounded to go back, I wouldn't make it that far.

I turned back, to see a elf (it think, looked like one), looking my way. When he spoke I seemed to recognise his voice... Sion i think his name was? Anyways, he couldn't speak common, so i thought I'd just walk past, when he made a fire for me. I thanked him, and he talked back to me in common. I said, "I thought ya didn't speak common?"
He just laughed and said, "Learning."
He had spoken a lot more than I saw last though... I think he knows more than he's telling, so I don't trust him...
He walked off then, and I was a bit relieved.

*pulls her hair over her ear to see the page again*

I slept under a tree for awhile and then got a boat back to Hempstead. I looked through my pack and pulled out two purple costumes, smiling.
I thought to myself, 'Gosh, I hope Tod likes this costume, Rocky's probly right in that we should all wear the same stuff, just hope it's worth tha' four true... I think it'll look great!' I folded them back and walked over to the craft house. You never know, he might be in there? After all I didn't want to carry these clothes forever.
On going there, I saw Niloc outside, and he looked shocked and ran over to bandage my wounds. I told him about the yeti, then after awhile I asked,
"Hey, ya wouldn't 'appen ta see Tod about would ya?"
He shook his head, but coincidentally Tod ran past waving and grinning at us, then dashed into the craft house.
I laughed and said, "Well that answers me question."
So I walked in slowly and gave him a wave. He was at them dyes again.
*chuckles*
I thought, 'Hopefully it won't be orange next... maybe he'll go with blue, that goes better.'
I walked over and pulled out the costume, saying me and Rocky were going to do that ... umm... entertainment party? I spent ages trying to explain what it was, guess I'm not good with words.
Then, after awhile, I looked back to the door, as if expecting Rocky to come through that door as a ghost or something. Tod must have seen the look on my face because he asked what was wrong. I told him all about the yetis and I felt guilty then for leaving the dwarf behind.
He said he'd help find Rocky, for which I was very thankful, but we didn't have to look far, he was right outside... almost like he was waiting fo us.
He told his side of the story, saying he was up against four yetis, I was impressed as I barely survived one of them, and Tod said the same thing.
Then Rocky asked if I gave Tod his costume and I nodded. The dwarf said,
"Come on Tod, show us! You know yer want to." He was wearing his anyways.
So Tod pulls off his coat to show the costume, and I thought I'd pull off my armor as I wear mine under it. I grinned, we all looked really amazing in the purple, in my opinion. Especially those golden puffy sleeves!
*smiles and taps the quill on the page*
Then Rocky said, "We need a name."
I thought for awhile, but I'm not good at coming up with names...
Rocky said with a grin, "How about the flying plums?"
I giggled for awhile even though that didn't get that.
*thinks for awhile*
Plums i get, we were wearing purple... but flying?
*shakes her head and writes on*
Then he thinks and exclaims, "How about Two halves and a Pint?"
Took me awhile to get this one... but soon as I did, I was chuckling away. It was perfect. So we stuck with that one.
Then Niloc came up behind and said, "Who's the pint?"
(Elves... *rolls her eyes*)
The dwarf walked off then, and we waved to him, I think he had to ... see his ox? You never know with him.
Anyways, Me, Tod and Niloc walked onto a grassy bit. Thought we should practice a bit, as I was kinda nervous of.. tumbling.. (That's what i'm meant to be doing while Tod juggles and Rocky plays music).
So Tod tried a backflip first, but he landed on his stomach with an "Oof!"
So I helped him up and then I said I wasn't sure I could do one with people watching. So Tod turned his back, but I didn't notice, and seeing as I was scared of doing the backflip, I tried a kartwheel.
Luckily I managed it and Niloc clapped. Then I saw Tod and went up to poke his back.
He said, "Oh, can i look now?"
I laughed and said, "I did something different."
"And i missed it?" He replied, to which I laughed and said, "Sorry, I didn't notice!"
Then we went over to the sofas around the pond. Tod took the cushions off them and out them around the tree. He was going to run up and do a flip off it. I stood underneath and grinned saying,
"I'll be an extra cushion, just in case."
He laughed saying, "You did a good job at the apple trees!"
I didn't mind being squished, as we were about the same height and all, but I said I'd run if the dwarf fell!
*laughs and throws a berry into her mouth then picks the quill back up*
Luckily he managed it though, and I was impressed, so i started clapping. I just knew when the party came I would fall flat on my face... always been kinda clumsy.
I yawned then, and said I'd better get going. I waved to Tod and Niloc then and walked off to the Scamp's Mug... I needed some ale.

-Keppli
*chuckles and closes the book*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on August 12, 2008, 05:04:52 PM

Written- Treas, Novlar 26, 1436.

The other day started as a bright day, with a slight chilly wind blowing my hair softly behind me as I wandered around Hempstead. I had just done some more cooking... but was rapidly getting bored, so I walked over towards the main gate. I reached down to open the handle, pulled it open and... Tod was right there! Probably about to come into the city himself. Gave me a heart attack that did! (Not really, but you know what I mean...)
*chuckles*

Anyways I walked through and he asked something along the lines of:
' "Do ya want to go into the sapphire caves, Keppli?" '
I was a bit surprised, but excited to be going on yet another adventure! So I nodded in reply and we headed to the docks. A bit of luck that was, eh?
We bought our tickets and handed them to the ship captain, but then Tod turned to me and said,
"He says he doesn't go to Raven's Watch.."
I laughed and explained that we sailed to Leringard first, then to Krashin. I was picking up the snow and everything... I love that stuff, but then dropped it to catch up with Tod. While we walked, he said how he was going to see if anyone was there... maybe needing help.. or something. I thought this odd at first, but then there have been quite a few people going there.
We slowly traveled across the snowy land, eventually finding some kobolds which we sneaked past to get into the cave.
I had thought along the way, 'Ver's took me to the sapphire caves before... so I should know the way... vaguely. I 'ope we cen sneak past them gobbo calvary.. they'd rip us apart..I saw what they did to a Dire Bear.'
But when we had wandered this cave for awhile, our cloaks pulled around us in an effort to keep out the chill, I saw gobbos...but they weren't on those black wolves I had seen last..
I didn't know the way suddenly either..
My eyes widened in understanding. I called out to Tod, and said this cave was not familiar. I told him we must be in the wrong cave. He nodded.
So we crept back out into the open, and all of a sudden Trith ran up to us with a grin, saying something like : "Lost are we?"
We replied with a more than embarrassed 'yes'.
He showed us then the way to the sapphire caves, and we fought the gobbo calvary off and slowly got further into the icy cave.
Every time we found a group of them, Trith would draw a line in the snow and tell us not to go over it until he said something.
I grinned in reply with: "Say something? What like 'Aaaaahhhhh'?"
Tod laughed, and Trith said: "Or 'Ooooouuuchhh.'"
I shook my head. That was worse than what I had said, but I just shrugged it off.
More than once I had stepped over that line... guess I'm not too good with restrictions. Or when I get told what to do.. kinda goes in one ear, and out the other.

*she laughs for awhile and then frowns at the large ink blot on the page made by keeping the quill in one place for too long*

Anyways, we then made a fire, for which I was most thankful for, rubbing my hands near it to try and warm up. My teeth were chattering, and  I rubbed my near-numb fingers. They asked if I was cold, and I nodded with a weak smile.
I didn't wear gloves.
We talked for a bit round the fire... and Tod gave me a slice of Apple Pie. I thanked him and then wolfed it down (the way I eat most food..). I was beaming with joy. Essa had only recently given me a pie, and now I get an extra slice!
I am one lucky halfling.
Trith then talked about how there was a dragon living nearby. My eyes widened with excitement and curiosity. A dragon! I've always wanted to see one! Magnificent beasts.....
Me and Tod asked at the same time: "Can we go see it?"
Trith said no. My face fell, and I could tell Tod was disappointed too.
There was nothing for it though, and we followed him back along the icy tunnels.
Suddenly we bumped into Ben and Essa.
 I thought, 'This day just keeps getting better! Imagine that, the chances'a seein' them at the same time as us... great!'
We talked to them for a bit, then Trith had to run. We waved then me and Tod joined in with Ben and Essa, helping them get some sapphires.
I warned them though saying,
"Gotta say though, they come straight fer me! Must be these really bright colours I'm wearing..."
Essa giggled and Ben exclaimed, "Ya picked them, Shorty!"
I wasn't complaining though... just telling them. Anyways, I wasn't about to change to ... black. I'd rather look like 'a big apple' as Rocky would say.

The memories are kind of fading now... can't remember much now.
Apart from when we made it out back to the entrance and I walked back on my own... avoiding the gobbos.
I made it back to the main part of Krashin, and slept for awhile in the snow, pulling my cloak around me like a blanky. I felt quite... lonely when I woke up. I gazed over to the gate, then glanced around. They hadn't come back. Maybe they were in trouble...?
I ran back, never stopping, never looking back, until my small legs felt like lead. Eventually I ran back through the cave, searching, until I finally found them. I smiled weakly at them, panting, then my legs could'nt take it anymore and I collapsed into the snow.
They helped me up... and I was disapointed. I thought they needed my help, but a voice cried out in my mind, 'You fool, why'd they need your help? They're better off without ya...'
I brushed away the thought hurriedly and they were on their way out, I moaned a bit but walked slowly behind.
After awhile they ran a bit, and I gritted my teeth, walking on, trying to ignore the overwhelming tiredness. Ben shouted back eventually,
"Time to run again, Shorty!"
I shook my head thinking, 'They can leave me half-buried in the snow to freeze fer all I care, but I ain't runnin'!'
Essa must have seen the look in my face because she said,
"Do you want to get Benji to carry you?"
She probably didn't realise that annoyed me... made me seem... weak.
So, I just gave her a grin and said, "I'll just freeze then, thanks."
She giggled, and I trudged on. Eventually, we made it back to the boat, where I slept the whole way back, like a log, saying, "Mind if I collapse here?"

And that's it for now, Thistle. That was one heck of a fun, but tiring adventure!
There was *ink fades until unreadable*
*she grins and dips her quill in some gold ink now*

another adventure later on, would you believe... but I'll leave that for another time.
That's because I just ran outta green ink... can't write in any other colour...

*dashes off to the nearest merchants*

-Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on August 15, 2008, 04:17:14 PM

*pops open the lid of her new green ink pot and dips in her quill to start writing*

Written - Satari, Jenra 14, 1437

I was in Hemp again the other day... and I was wandering the craft house (don't ask me why.. think I was trying to make arrows and messed it up really badly, as usual.)
Then I saw Caerwyn and I ran over to say hello. He didn't look very happy that day, so I tried not to annoy him for too long. He said he was just going to craft some metal, then he said 'Forgive me, Keppli', all of a sudden.
That surprised me quite a bit, and I asked why. He said he was sorry for being so cranky. I laughed... after all everyone has the right to be cranky sometimes, we can't always be happy, cheerful, little, adventure-going, gobbo-bashing, pie-lovers!
*stops the quill in mid-sentence as she realises what she wrote and crosses that out with a laugh.*
He said thanks then as I said I hoped he was his old self again soon.

Afterwards I went outside for a bit of air, and I saw Rockhead. He didn't look too good though, and he said he went exploring and then he ... uhh... kicked the bucket, let's say.
We chatted a bit and walked around... eventually getting back to where we started.
Then the door of the craft hall swung open and we looked over and out stepped Tod. He looked to Rockhead then and asked what happened.
Rocky told us his tale of how he saw a boat and went on it... taking him to Bear Island. He had no idea what was there! Not at that point at least...
Because he walked into a clan of gnolls and they smooshed him!
We asked how far in his grave would be... and he said it wasn't too far in.
And so we thought, 'Not too far? We might be able ta get et then!'
So we went on the boat to Mariner's... blah,blah,blah.
Then we went on a quite pleasant boat trip (boat was a bit small though, especially dangerous if the dwarf is shuffling about at one end of the boat!) across to Bear Island. We all snuck along the edge, keeping our eyes peeled for gnolls. We saw a massive bunch of them at one stage, but they weren't near the edge so we were alright.
We found his stone quite easily and then just made our way back...
I was almost disappointed! It all seemed just a might too easy, well for me in any case.
I was feeling like a drink then... and funnily enough Tod pulled out of his coat pocket, some dwarven ale! Rocky took it and sniffed it a bit, before taking a gulp. he was standing there with a slight smile, obviously liking the stuff.
Tod had a surprised look on his face, then laughed a bit as he said,
 "Ya supposed to fall on your butt, like everyone else!"
Rocky went to hand it back then at about the same time as I asked excitedly,
"Can I take a sip?"
Tod said I could then and watched me drink with a big grin. I sniffed it a bit, then gulped it down! He roared out laughing when I fell on my face!
I actually loved the drink and said,
"Tha's the stuff! Tastes great it does, but feels like a dwarven fighter punching your stomach at the same time!"
Tod nodded saying, "It's one of those things you love and hate at the same time, isn't it?"
I suppose that would get you up in the morning though.. hmm.
Then Tod helped me back up and we made our way back to Old Hempstead.

We were walking along the docks, when we saw Oma Limetree and Snagnor Hornblower walking towards us. We greeted each other and then the five of us went into Scamp's.
Oma then announced (once we'd taken a seat) that she'd buy us all a drink.
I moaned at that... though I wouldn't mind drinking, it wouldn't be very good to be drunk in front of friends. Could be embarrassing..
But I accepted the drink anyway, and took a sip at the Iron Hammer Bock. Tod grimaced, so I don't think he likes that stuff. It's really strong, but quite nutty..
We were all around a small round table and I was resting my sore head on it. I wearily lifted my head at one point, at an attempt to listen to what Oma was saying. I got the gist of it... kind of. She said something about getting a scroll, something about 'Motil', and something about Prunilla.
I was happy enough though, I needed a good adventure, though I warned them saying,
"Don't be surprised if ya'll end up with holes in ya, I've 'ad a coupl'a drinks.."
Oma grinned at that and we made our way out.
I patted my purse and found I didn't quite have enough for a ticket, so Tod gave me two and he saw me rummaging through my pack. He said,
"Don't worry, it's not charity." I knew it wasn't, but it still didn't feel right, accepting free tickets. So I handed him a healing potion for them, wasn't worth the tickets, but hey, I'm not exactly rich.
This is another adventure in Krashin... isn't it? It must be the snow.. or something, they're going to get bored of us after awhile, sorry if it makes you bored, Thistle.
*rolls back on the stool laughing, then the book falls to the floor, with a crease now in the corner as she picks it back up to continue*
Anyways, off we went, searching for this magic scroll, and we made our way slowly into the alexandrite cave. Tod offered to go in front, as he didn't mind Oma casting her fireballs while he was bashing the groups of gobbos. That worried me a bit though... wouldn't take much for her to miss and fry Tod. He just laughed when I asked if he was sure he didn't get singed.
We searched all the gobbos for this scroll, but we couldn't find it. We started to make our way out and then I noticed Snagnor had fallen behind. I told the rest of them, but Oma said he would catch up. This didn't feel right, but I followed the three anyways. When we got out, I looked back and he still hadn't caught up!
Then Oma called me over.
I protested with, "But we left 'im in there!" I thought to myself,
 'Snagnor can probly look after himself, but say gobbos snuck behind him while he was minin' them gems and then they stuck him! And we left 'im there!'
I said to Oma, "Let me just go back in there to see."
She shook her head.
"I don't leave friends, don't ya understand?"
She said sorry, but I just sighed and followed. I couldn't do much else.
We fought off some more gobbos, and then Snagnor emerged from the cave.
Oma said, "See Keppli? He caught up." But I wasn't satisfied with that..

Snagnor left us then, he said he had to leave.. can't remember why. Anyways, the four of us carried on until we eventually got to a part even Oma said she hadn't been to. She'd casted something on us to make us invisible, so we kept to the edge and made our way round. When we almost got back to where we started I heard something and Tod started at a run and swung at a gnoll! He was getting seriously wounded, and he was poisoned too so he couldn't run fast. Oma and Rocky stayed where they were.
All reason left me and I ran in, full of determination and anger at the gnoll. I swung at it, and got it to hit me instead, trying to give Tod time to get away. I was quickly getting slashed apart and Tod called my name and I told him to just run! I hobbled away then at last and snuck into a shadow, panting.
I tried to use my last bandage on him, but I was too wounded and it got tangled and fell from my  tired hand into the snow.
It was only then, that the rush of pain came to me. I put a hand to my head and blood was on my hand, a big cut was across my forehead. I coughed into a hanky, and dome blood appeared. I hastily stuffed it in a pocket so they would not see.
Tod looked just as bad, but he was already patching himself up, then he put some bandages on me too.
He said,
"Just 'cause I decide t' 'ttack, doesn't mean you should all join in!"
I was surprised at his response but I managed to say,
"An' just leave ya to die?"
We made our way out of there, and I smiled weakly, waving to Tod. (he was going on with Oma, as I went back with the dwarf, to make sure he'd be okay). I called up the hill once more then turned.
And with that I sat on my shield and slid down the big snowy hill, following with cruising back to Hemp, sleeping soundly (with a snore or two) on the way back...

That will have to be all... until next time.

-Keppli

*smiles to herself before closing the journal*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on August 22, 2008, 10:59:28 AM

*On the previous page of the journal, a sketch in the top left corner of the page... quite random, of Ben Poetr and Jaelle Thornwood in the kitchen of Scamp's Mug both sitting on crates. Ben is grinning and has a leaf in his hair, while Jaelle is holding a baby, and her face is covered by a hood, on the right of the page looking towards the left.
On the bottom right corner is a quick sketch of Niloc Greenleaf in Hempstead fields, looking quite surprised he's being drawn by a somewhat bored halfling.*



*taps the quill on the page as she thinks what to write, putting the book on her lap and holding with her left hand onto the trunk of the tree she's sitting in. She dips the quill to begin writing..*

Written - Wedlar, Mai 4, 1437

Thistle,
Much has happennned recently, and I'm not sure that I can tell it all now... I suppose I'll tell you my latest adventure.
I was walking through Hempstead (getting used to the city now..) and Rockhead was next to me, we hummed a duet cheerfully.
*thinks as she writes, 'Now when was this... a week ago perhaps? I've forgotten, terrible memory'. smiles*
I pushed open the big gates, and there we saw Tod and Layl. I was happy to see them both.. Layl (or Sun in common, I say the Elvish.. she'd prefer it wouldn't she?) I hadn't seen her in a long while, so that was nice. They were looking for a group of people... funny thing was I was too, but I hadn't told the dwarf yet.
I said I didn't know where they were, but Rocky pointed behind the oxes and there they were! How'd he know? Tod and Layl ran across to see them, and we walked on behind.
Then with a pang of realisation I remembered I'd left my journal on the bench from earlier! I told the group this and asked them if they could wait.. they said yes, and the dwarf came with me too.
I ran back once I stuffed it hastily into a pack and luckily, they were still there. We set off as a group.. Me, Tod, Rocky, Layl, Oma Limetree, Daniella Stromhaven.. those I knew.
There was also this man hooded and clad in a dark green, who I cam to know as Elder, the three 'Wardens of Toran' (Nom, Rank and Rit) whom I really hate now. Don't ask..
I think that was it, hopefully I didn't miss anyone out.. apart from the clerics who traveled with us, that is.
Anyway, when we got there, there was this guy called Nottalor. He started to tell us of his dream, a dream where old men shook spears at each other or something. We had to try and solve it.
By the hells! I can't even remember the name of Nottalor's people. Ah well.
The other tribe were the Avners in any case.
I was getting bored, and tip-toed to see over the group. They spent too much time arguing, I just wanted to get on with it. Then Elder said he shared the same dream, so he and Nottalor walked away and talked. We waited.
The wardens couldn't stay still and Rank kept going up to Rit and saying,
"Sir yes sir!" Or "Sir, whats orders sir?"
I gritted my teeth and couldn't take this anymore... when I get angry, I get angry. When Rank said the latter, I  stood up and burst out with,
"How 'bout you SHUT UP! I've 'ad just about enough with all this 'yes sir'!"
Everyone looked to me, even Tod peeked round the building (he went to eavesdrop on Elder). Oma started laughing then, I had a feeling she was thinking something similar to me.
Anyway, we made our way to the valleys.. blah,blah. The stupid wardens kept rushing ahead, but after awhile I just ignored them, I didn't care anymore.
Then we came upon tigers. I rushed ahead, and I calmed it down.. then arrows stuck in it, and I could see the rage come back into its eyes. It slashed me.. was ripping me apart. Those fools!
The others hacked it down off me, but the damage had been done. I fell to the ground and I was lying in a pool of blood soon, moaning in pain.
It was lucky that they bandaged me up quick as they did, and I slowly got to my feet.
I glanced across at the tiger corpse and a glint of sadness passed in my eyes. I turned to the others and got their attention.
"I 'ad that one calmed! Don't you see? Ya almost got me killed, and the tiger killed too... and for what? To quench your bloodthirsty needs?" I protested.
They didn't seem convinced though.. and I sighed. Why am I bothering to try? Why would they listen to me? They carried on, and Tod looked back and waited for me to trudge on behind.
Tod would scout ahead and lure the giant spideys ahead, and we smooshed them. The wardens found a hole, and were questioning it. I knew they were dumb, but thats obviously where the spideys came out of.
 I just muttered, 'Yeh, hopin' ya fall down et..' *chuckles to herself*
This went on, until we finally made it to the Avner camp. It took a lot of talking, but finally both tribes agreed to be at peace, if we could pass their test. We had to clear out this valley or something...
They were going to get Tod to go scout again. I thought I'd make an excuse to go with him... be some back-up ya know? No-one should go alone, in case they get seen... or something. I thought of a good one in time too, I said I could sneak and that should there be any more tigers, I could calm them. Daniella seemed to think this a good idea, and she nodded.
So me and Tod scouted ahead, keeping close to the trees. I gulped.. We saw about twenty harpies, all along the hills!
So we went back and told them the news. We went ahead then, to try and clear them. We did the luring thing again, to be on the safe side. It was working too!
Then one ran ahead, and Tod followed. I gripped my sword and ran forward to slash at the group of attacking harpies. They saw me, and slashed back with long talons. It was getting bad.. harpies were firing arrows too.
I had to move back, I was getting badly hurt, and I pulled out my bow and shot one in the head, it went down. I glanced across, Tod was still there! I turned my bow and notched an arrow for the one attacking him...
The arrow never fired. Because I turned my bow to his attacker.. I never paid attention to the others. I couldn't tell what was going on, only that everything blacked out suddenly and I felt searing pain in my ribs... I fell to the floor.
Suddenly I woke again, gasping for air and my eyes darted about startled. Bending over me was a cleric, and a very relieved looking dwarf.
Turns out the cleric raised me back to life... I turned to thank him, but he was already gone.
I glanced back and saw Daniella helping Tod up, he was thrashing about.. looking just as startled as I did. Tears welled in my eyes. He died too? So I failed to help... I looked at my bow and took the arrow out. I cursed myself.. I kept thinking, I could have fired that arrow! But maybe I couldn't. Who knows.
Anyways, we made it back safe to Hemp eventually... and life continues.
The two tribes were at peace, at least we achieved that.

-Keppli

*closes the journal and makes her way out the tree, journal under her arm*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on August 28, 2008, 12:13:22 PM

*dips the quill in the green ink and starts writing, the writing looks rushed and written in a shaking hand*

Written -Wedlar, Augra 11, 1437

I'm sorry... this is late in writing, Thistle, but I've been a bit shaken lately. I'll try my best to recite this tale, which I have already spoken twice, so it has probably spread all round by now.
It was one day, like any other, and I decided to help Tod gather some things for Tegan... he had to get lot of stuff, even Rocky agreed people pushed him too hard. Anyways, he kept saying it could get me some money, but I wasn't bothered about that. Friendship is always above that.
We were picking raspberries outside of Krandor. Tod bent down to pick them, when suddenly I saw something, coming towards us. It looked like a gobin, but it was hard to see through the rain. I told him to look out, but when he turned, it ran. We walked back to the path and looked about. Suddenly, this darkness, like the blackest fog, spreads in front of us....
... and out runs two women! They had bright red eyes, black clothing and big swords dripping with horrible acid. I think.. thier hair was white, but I can't remember.
I could see the hatred in their eyes, and we ran across the bridge! They were too big for us. I looked back, and they were gone! I told Tod and he turned round and said he'd go look for them. There was no need...
We saw the darkness spread across the bridge. That's what chilled me... that you just saw this darkness, but not anything inside, but you knew they followed..
We ran on, past Zainge River and into Ft. Llast, desperate to get some help.
I dashed in and closed the gates. I thought they might turn back, but no. After hardly any rest, we saw the darkness floating outside the gate!
We shouted to Lieutenant Jursen, telling him they were right out there! He ignored us.. saying it was just the mischief us halflings were making.
He was a guard! It was job to protect! He wouldn't even check... how could he do that? I looked across and I think Tod was thinking the same.
We were in some luck then... Q ran up to us and asked what was going on. Lavender was there too. (Quantum Windword, that is, of The Shining Hand.)
At least they helped us talk sense into Jursen, and he posted some guards round the walls. Q walked out the gate.. and looked around carefully. Tod said he knew a lot about deaders, so if any of us could find them, he could.
Q was taking awhile... and I felt I had to help, not just cower behind the gates!
I walked out, Tod shouted for me to come back, but I carried on.. I think he followed then. Q was looking round Llast, but I thought they could be back near the river...
I stopped at two blood pools that were on the ground. I thought.. maybe thats those two women... I was mistaken. The darkness was creeping along the path..
Tod and Q had caught up to me by then. My eyes widened fearfully.
Deaders ran out of the darkness toward us! More than two... nearer to twenty!
Q hacked at them with a sword, and I fired some arrows to try and keep them away from Tod and Q. They were both getting battered, and I fired at the ones getting Tod. I shouted to him, to get behind me, but I'm not sure he heard. They were surrounding Q then... I wasn't sure how long he'd last.

I stopped breathing for a moment...
a skeleton it looked like... but glowing green, and holding what looked like a glowing green falchion, was running at me. I pulled out my sword and went to stab it desperately.
I gasped and my sword never reached. I looked down...
and saw the falchion had gone through my stomach and blood dripped on the floor...
Darkness clouded my eyes and I fell to the ground..

Suddenly my eyes were opened and I gasped in some air, looking about startled. What was happening? I saw the guards, too late they came.
They'd raised me back to life. I put a hand to my stomach.. the hole had healed.
I got up and saw Tod standing on the path in front of me. I glanced about. All the deaders were gone... but Q was gone too.
I walked across and we saw a bag... sitting in a pool of blood. Tod said he would check it for traps.. there weren't any because he reached into it and pulled out some gauntlets, he glanced to the guards and they gasped.
They were gauntlets of the Shining Hand.... Q's gloves!
I called across to Tod. I told him, that I thought maybe Q was kidnapped. He said that he probably would have been killed outright, but then he thought I might have been right after some thinking. He thinks that they've been taken by followers of Corath... as they would hate Q for being a Toranite. So, maybe they took him to a temple of Corath, or the crypts in Krandor.
I felt useless, he fought off so many, and I fell to one.
I decided that the two of us have to find him! It's the least I owe him...
Unfortunately, Krandor Crypts have been searched more than once.. and no success... Where is he? Is he even still alive? So many questions bother me.
Tod says he still has nightmares... and I would be lying if I said I didn't too...

-Keppli

*pockets the quill and closes the journal once more*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on August 31, 2008, 06:01:46 PM

*dips the quill in green ink and writes in slightly quicker and larger writing than usual*

Written on Wedlar, Oclar 4, 1437

Quite a bit has happened recently. Nothing unusual there!
I was telling a while back, the story of those vampire women (think they're vampires anyways..) and of Q going missing. Yeh, you know what I'm on about.
I got to the bit where the deader stuck me, but I couldn't explain very well what it looked like. Think about it, the thing ran out and killed me... in seconds, I wasn't wondering 'Oh what weapon is that thats going through me?' or 'Whats Mr. Deader's fashion sense today?'
So, this girl... Taliera I think her name was, summons up this skellyton.
Now, I don't like deaders as much as the next person, but she was helping me, right?
Aerimor went berserk and beat it to a pulp, then he said she should go to court or something... she looked genuinly shocked!
I said it didn't harm anyone... so no harm done. It seemed that noone saw it my way, and Aerimor was getting real mad at me, and saying I supported necromancy.
Then, Lorn'lin stood up from the shadows, and stood next to me. He said then,
"If you say she supports necromancy, then I say she supports balance."
I didn't expect that... after all, why do that for me? I was shocked, but thankful for that.
He is good with words, I'll give him that. He put Aerimor at one point, to a question he wouldn't answer, he just ignored him.
It all ended well though... kinda.
Aerimor doesn't seem to be angry at me anymore though... 'least thats good.

Recently too, I came upon his brother, Verideth, and Tod. We were in the same spot as when I told the tale. The camp in the Goblin Wastelands.
I said hello to them both, I was happy to see them!
(By the way, I'd just saved Rocky's butt! Closer to being a real hero, right? Well... maybe.)
Anyways... Ver just looked down at me and said I was marked by the druid council. I mean, really! I ain't done nothing wrong! Those druids... I thought of them as friends, but now they hate me!
Huh, I'm not worried anyway, I can take care of myself! They wouldn't kill me or anything... and they're not right anyway.
You don't have friends because of what they are, like a druid and a ranger... but because of their personalities! That's what matters, don't it? I mean.. me and Rocky are so different, but we are still friends..
And some of my friends grew up in the city, while I grew up in the forest.

I know this speech may be boring you, Thistle.. but I won't be long, promise.

*smiles to herself and pauses to think awhile and nibble a berry before continuing*

Someday... I will be as strong and brave as a bear, just like Chestnut told me I was! I might not be so strong yet... but I won't give up! Not for a moment.

-Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on September 14, 2008, 09:19:09 AM

*wakes up and yawns, then realises she fell asleep in the Angel's Guild Hall, and pulls out her journal in one hand, while munching some nuts in the other*

Okay... how to start this... well. Last night was, one of the best days of my life I'd say. There was such a happy feeling, and it was funny too! (Rocky's getting better all the time..) Everyone just had a really great time.
Me and Rocky met Tod outside the front door, and we all wore our purple outfits, I have to say, we all looked great! It was nice too, the three of us hadn't been together in a long while. We walked down the hall, and then came to the big room. There was a man who greeted us, he was wearing a red robe, and an.. ogre head? A fairy whizzed round us too, made me dizzy.. Anyway, as soon as he spoke, I wiggled my ear a bit and smiled. I could tell it was Ben! He went "Sssh! Don't tell, shorty". I just winked and said "Not a word".
We walked in a bit more, and there were others too, all the costumes were so amazing! As soon as Essa told me where the pie was, I rushed over. It was like pie heaven... apple, blueberry, cherry, pecan...
*drools a bit on the page, then hastily rubs it*
Anyways, it was delicious stuff.
*writes in a different ink colour saying 'Must thank Essa for the pie'*
I started laughing, when Tod came over and did the same thing!
Anyways, we walked round talking to different people, when Tod went over to Elgon (as a blooming massive elemental!!) and asked,
" Can you lift me up so I can see everyone?"
Elgon picked him up, and I craned my neck to look up at them, I shouted up,
" Well ya better not drop him! I've acted as cushion enough times already!"
I guess that was not the right thing to say, because just as Elgon went to set him down... he dropped him, with a gravelly 'Oooops', and he fell on top of me. I'm surprised my back isn't broken yet, but I suppose Tod would have broken a lot more, had I not been the cushion.
*laughs as she dips some more ink on the quill*

Then Tod asked me to dance, which I was quite.. well, surprised at, but I nodded and tried it anyways, clumsily trying to do what everyone else was doing. I thought I was doing okay, but then I tripped over his foot. I haven't danced before, so I was nervous about it.
Later on, Tod asked Daniella to dance. I watched them, and Daniella was good at it, and she looked really pretty in that golden princessy dress she wore. I thought, maybe if I watch Daniella, I'd be better at it, you know?
It was as I was thinking that when everything went dark. I looked about, wondering what on earth was going on, then it went bright again, and they all clapped for Storold.
I smiled then, silly for me to panic and all, but then again, whenever I see magical darkness it reminds me of...*stops and goes onto a new line*
Anyways, when Daniella and Tod finished dancing, Daniella grabbed Tods hand and dragged him over to me, asking why he wasn't dancing with me.
I guess I was kinda grateful, I could never have asked him myself.
So we tried dancing along to the music again, and he twirled me round and I laughed, I was getting the hang of it, and was enjoying myself.

Shortly afterwards, Rocky announced we were to begin our act. I gulped, I was so nervous about this, but me and Tod went to step either side of the dwarf. He gave a introduction speech, and said " Get ready for.. Two halves and a pint!"
He sang his first song, a sad one about a battle. Me and Tod then did some tumbling, I think he was better though. I fell on my back when I did the backflip. It hurt, but I got up hurriedly, I couldn't mess it up for the other two.
I heard a yell from the back of the audience, "GO, SHORTY!" I knew it was Ben and grinned, that seemed to renew my confidence a bit and we went on with the tumbling.
Then Rocky came to his rude song, the one he'd been working on for a long time. So, Thistle, I know you'll laugh loud at me, but well, so long as everyone else is happy. His song went like this...

'There is an inn in Old hempstead, they call it Scampi's Mug, and its been the ruin of many a poor dwarf, says I, please pass the jug!

Now Keppli, she's a halfling child, who likes a drink or two, so pass the ale and watch her drink, if you can stand the true.

And Tod's a fashion conscious guy, who very rearely dies, 'cos he's got suits of black and blue, equipped with swords and pies!

Ben Poetr's a cheeky chap, who runs round crafting stuff, but watch out in the crafting hall, 'cos he crafts in the buff!

Hedessa she's a feisty one, Priestess and healer too, I once her asked her for sound advice, she said Moo, moo, moo, moo!'

I roared out laughing, as well as everyone else, it was so hilarious! I'm sure Rocky will be a well-known bard now, just like he's always wanted to be. (Hope he doesn't mind me writing it down, but if I ever forget...)
Tod did some amazing juggling too, I felt like I let the other two down somewhat, but the crowd cheered for us all nonetheless! I was so happy then, as I looked through the crowd.

We bowed then Rocky cast a spell to make the three of us vanish, as our exit. As the three of us walked down the hall, Tod asked for one last dance. I wanted too, but I was so tired I wanted to collapse on the spot! So he just gave me a hug, and said thanks for coming. I smiled and patted his back, then waved and walked down the hall. He shouted as I walked to find Rocky saying, " Talk to you an' Rocky later!"
I smiled and was about to walk out to see the dwarf, when I must have fallen asleep in the hallway...

*scratches her head and stands up off the floor*

Wonder if the pie is still there...

-Keppli

*grins and closes the journal*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on September 18, 2008, 11:22:57 AM

*leans against the tree and gazes silently at the stars above, scratching Lythar's ears as he bends his head over her, as if watching what she's about to write, a glimmer of knowing in his amber eyes. She doesn't seem to be in the usual jolly mood, but more thoughtful*

Written - Wedlar, Jular 18, 1438

Well... I've been on my own a lot lately. Apart from recently when me'n Rocky decided to do some more exploring...
With Rasa as a guide we found the entrance to Storan's crypt, and I peered through the iron bars which was the gate, curiously. He wouldn't go any further, he said it was too dangerous. I looked back to Rocky and he nodded, he wanted to see what was in there too. I motioned for Lythar to follow us, but he wasn't even looking at me. He whimpered and turned and fled... I tried to call him back, he didn't listen.
I cleared my throat, not much could scare Lythar... must be something pretty bad to scare him off like that. I turned to the gate and strode in nonetheless, with a slightly unnerved dwarf close behind. I kept close to the wall, and hid as I edged along it. I just wanted a quick look... that was all.. just a look, then we'd come out...
I walked into the first room and gulped, there were scallywags... shadows that were shaped like people...
Suddenly out from nowhere strode in Elgon, swiping at a skeleton with a longsword, I turned and let loose an arrow from my bow to help out.
I turned to the rest and then froze. This thing... I later found out as a boh-dak, screamed at me. I was panicking and before I knew it, all feeling left me. I fell to the cold, stone floor.
Those things scare me now, almost as much as those vampires did...
I later found out that Rocky fell too... and it's all my fault.
Next time, I'll tell him to stay back, we'll come better prepared. I remember saying to myself a long time ago, in my head,
'My friends are the family I have now, since mine are gone, and I will protect them with my life. I will prove myself, even though I couldn't save you Thistle...'
Never again should I lead Rocky somewhere just because I'm curious.
I knew it was going to be dangerous, so why did I go on?
Maybe I'll never know, but I won't fail again.
I'll keep getting stronger and stronger, then they'll call me a hero, and I'll finally get some respect!

-Keppli

*smiles to herself and closes the journal, stretching before falling asleep inder the tree*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on September 21, 2008, 09:02:49 AM

*Keppli is sitting on a soft bale of hay in Stormcrest, resting by the campfire after a long adventure. An old looking pipe hangs out the side of her mouth as she smokes the forest pipeweed. She closes her eyes for a moment, relaxing in the twilight when a voice speaks in her head..
"I saw a man once who smoked too much, and he had yellow teeth! Ya don't smoke too much do you Keppli? Just promise me it won't be an everyday thing.."
She smiles and stops smoking, proceeding to pocket her pipe.
"Alright then, Tod.." she mutters while looking into the flames, the light flickering in her large green eyes.
She takes out her precious journal and begins writing in the green ink, seemingly back to her jolly mood.*

Written- Threas, Seplar 5, 1438

I had an interesting day the other day! Gala was giving me'n Rocky a tour of her house, and was I shocked! It's massive, and I thought Ben's house looked expensive! She even had her own horsey called Rimfrost, it was really beautiful too. Perhaps I can persuade her to let me ride her horse sometime... hmm...
I was still looking around wide-eyed, when we suddenly heard a knock at the door. Gala went to get it, but I ran ahead shouting " I got it! "
She laughed, and I pulled open the door, and it was Ben! I said hello, then we went on a tour all over again for Ben. He had the same reaction of me when stepping inside... just saying, "Woah."
*laughs to herself then looks around thinking she laughed a bit too loud.*

Anyway, we talked a bit, and then Ben said something about needing people for an adventure. Guess he came to the right halfling! I was kinda sad to leave Gala's cushion mountain, but I guess adventure is more exciting!

When me, Rocky and Ben finally made it to Silkwood, we edged round close to the trees but suddenly two cockatrices appeared. One just... looked at Ben and he froze! They started to move towards him, so I grabbed my sword and dashed in front of the frozen Ben, hacking at them. When I got them, I panted, then looked up and my eyes widened. In front of me was a big ogre, grunting. I tried to protect the other two, and I stabbed the ogre, but then it whacked my head with a big club, and I fell to the ground. I'm not sure what happened to Rocky then... but I think he was okay.
I eventually made my way back to my stone, with their help, then we set up a campfire and rested awhile. Gala trotted up to us on her horse, and I smiled.

The four of us then... made our way through swamps, and a large cave... then halfway through the cave, we saw Snagnor running behind us followed by a troll. I grinned and waved, good to see Snaggy again and well... the more the merrier I say!

We fought through lots of trolls and such... but the one moment I won't forget was when Snaggy took out his horn and blew it to make Ben dance.
I ended up laughing hysterically, you should have seen Ben's face. He grit his teeth and said he was going to beat up Snaggy or something. We all told Snag to run while he could so he backed off a bit and turned invisible.
*the writing is shaking slightly as she chuckles to herself as she writes*
Eventually he showed himself though, and I had to stand between the two, or Ben might punch him or something... and I'd rather Snaggy didn't have a nosebleed right now.

Then Gala said that trolls pick off people who stray too far from the group, and they would eat me if I didn't stay with them.
I said, "Well, I ain't on the menu!"
I grinned, no ugly troll is making a meal out of me, thats for sure!

Anyways... it was a fun trip, though tiring, and I waved to the group as they walked away, smiling cheerfully. I stretched out and yawned, sitting back down on the log at Stormcrest Crossroads.

-Keppli

*closes the journal yet again and gets up for a short walk*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on September 30, 2008, 09:24:50 AM

*Keppli is sitting on a thick branch of an apple tree by the Rusty River, slowly munching a bright red apple and leaning against the solid trunk, she tosses the core over her shoulder, and pulls out her old journal, and a quill, dipping it in that forest green colour.*

Written on Satari, Jenra 28, 1439

The search for Q is on! No more sitting round worrying, I'm gonna find that guy. It's the least I owe him. After all, if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have been the only got that ... err... kicked the bucket on that horrid day.
Daniella didn't look particularly pleased when me and Tod gave her the 'evidence' (a stale piece of pie...). Tod frowned, apparently we might have made things worse rather than helping. Daniella said they found the 'Apple pie man'. Dead. So much for another clue... Tod yelled at her saying it might be all illusion, and you know what they're like. Then he pulled a face, I think he regreted yelling at her. He's right though, and I announced that we ain't giving up. If everyone else is, I'll still go looking for The Shining Hand on my own! Oh yes, we were at Plen's storytelling at the time. I'm really thankful that Tod took me there now, it was fantastic!

The fireworks there were breathtaking as well. I'd never seen such a thing before, but it was like fire shooting up into the sky, higher and higher, like a mighty phoenix... then BOOM! Down came a shower of sparkles, all so bright and colourful like wild flowers. When it was over, I went to sit by Tod again for the next story, I was glad he was there (and Rocky later) as a few of the people there... I wouldn't sit by. Also because those two are very close friends to me now. That Plenarius fellow tells stories so well, so maybe Rockhead will use some of those.. how do you put it... speaking skills? I'm also curious as to how that guy has wings... must be great to have wings.

Anyways, back to the 'evidence'. I managed to ask the two of them (Tod and Rocky) to see if we could go search out Q on our own. After all, me and Tod were the witnesses, we have as much reason to go looking as the Toranites do...

So we went out to explore the Ire mountains, hacking through gnolls, sneaking through elemental caves, ( err.. avoiding some crazy chickens...) climbing up and up, searching everywhere!
We finally made it up the steps past Lover's Lake, and took some deep breaths. I climbed up a big tree that had no leaves, and looked sort of... twisted. I got right to the top and looked out for any signs. Tod yelled up to ask and I shook my head. Then I saw him grin and start to clamber up the tree beside me, I tried to move away to make room for him to come up, but I slipped and started to fall, but he managed to grab my arm in time so I could catch my balance!

*sighs relief, and chuckles a bit, dipping the quill in the ink*

I blushed a bit and blinked as the wind blew strong into my eyes, then turned my gaze down the tree. Rocky wasn't there! I looked farther away and saw the purple figure dashing away round the edge of a wall. We climbed down hurriedly, and I felt a but stupid, I had almost forgotten him for a moment. How could that happen, I wonder? We ran after him and when we got there, he was just standing in front of this sack. Tod moved slowly towards it, then cautiously put a hand into the sack, pulling something out. I was so curious and jumped up in an effort to see it, and I eventually did! Tod said he would keep hold of it... and promised not to eat it.

*laughs to herself and shifts her position a bit, still leaning against the trunk*

And thats about it really, I promise to write to you again soon Thistle, but for now, I have to go make my way back to Mariner's.
May Longstrider keep us safe, as the three of us continue our search.

-Keppli

*closes the journal with a smile*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on October 10, 2008, 11:47:46 AM

*plops down on a hill on the outskirts of Vehl and yawns, glancing to the corn next to her then deciding to pull out her journal before she forgets*

Written on Mulnari, Jular 9, 1439

Well, recently I haven't seen much of anybody around really, I been mostly wandering round alone...
It was quite quiet in Hempstead that day, unusual really as it's often full of busy people rushing around the place. I'd just made a panther cloak and I pulled it out my bag to look at it again. I'm just surprised I managed to make anything at all! Oh, yes, anyways the cloak was for this gnome... I made it for him because he looked poor, I think he was new to this town, and I know how that's like. Me and Rocky call him kooky zooky, and he's actually really annoying!
He shoves me AND called me Miss! No-one gets away with that!
I think he’s learning now though, since I kicked his butt into a pond.
*chuckles to herself*

So, then I showed him to the craft hall and everything, and then I saw Aerimor. I grinned and waved to him, but he looked wooden and wasn't waving back. I walked up right in front of him and waved a hand in front of his eyes, but still no response. Then I knew!

He must be meditating like Verideth did before. That was when I thought something evil or something was possessing Ver and I had to snap him outta what spell had been put on him! SPLOOOSH! I chucked buckets of water at him, until he said "What are you doing?" (or something along those lines)
While I shouted joyfully, "It worked!" Then noticing him annoyed, and him saying he was resting.... I explained and he said it was okay.
But what if Aerimor was possessed...?
SPLOOOSH! I chucked the bucket of water at Aerimor. Funny that, it always seems to work!

Then Rocky walked in and gave me an odd look, and after awhile he asked if the three of us wanted to go to bash some kobbos outside Hemp so the gnome could practice some spells. I sighed and waved to Aerimor, and we made our way to their camp, and easily fought our way through it. Then we turned from the end and suddenly another kobold appeared in front of us. It was holding a short sword that dripped acid, and these strange blue lights, like little stars flew around it. It smiled and disappeared. I twirled my blade and looked around for it, it kept appearing and disappearing.
I shouted, "Come out ya coward!"
After awhile it did, then FOOOSH!, a bright light appeared, then in its place stood Aerimor grinning.
"It was you all 'long?!? What did ya do that for, I coulda stuck ya!" I told Aerimor. I didn't get it, that was a really silly thing to do. Then he did some counter-spell or something with the gnome, and then Rocky said he had to go, so I went along with him back to town.

Maybe I'll see someone else walking my way soon; it's been awhile... maybe I've been wandering too much lately? I hope they're not having some kind of big adventure without me!

-Keppli

*runs back towards Stormcrest Crossroads*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on October 14, 2008, 01:22:27 PM

*sits on a bench in Hempstead, humming a quiet song to herself and takes out the old journal once more, writing slowly in slanted, quite neat handwriting in green ink*

Written on Tunar, Seplar 17, 1439

I was at Leringard the other day, inside the Leringard Arms Inn, I hadn't been inside there before, it was very cosy, but still quite spacious. I went in with a group of people, including Tod, Rocky, uhh.. Sala, Alatriel, Amanda,
*taps the page as she remembers who was there... or tries to*
Lavender came later on, but there was also a half-orc and a red-headed dwarf, called groaning, or something like that anyways.
Anyhow, we were all there to have a talk with Steel who was making us a proposal. I'm not sure I've seen this Steel before, but he seems quite ...noble, and the name suits him, as he seemed to be wearing armor made of plated metal. I took a seat next to Tod (and Rocky opposite me) at a small round table, which had a lilac tablecloth, and a small candle in the middle. I watched the candle flame flicker as Steel spoke. Apparently, armies of men and dragons are gathering or something, and he wants some help to get some answers, even in death we might be enlightened with something. To go into the dragons lair, that's what he asked of us. It was quiet, and it seemed not many were keen to go. But the thoughts in my mind just went like..:

'Oooh, dragons, always wanted to see one, I'll finally get to, wow! An' it sounds like a really exciting adventure, I just gotta go!'

I chuckled and then realised I'd shouted this aloud instead of keeping quiet. I would have said so at some point I suppose! Then the half-orc and the red-headed dwarf just.. well... doubted me I guess. Nobody should ever underestimate me for my size, I'll show them! People must think I'm stupid or something, maybe I am, but at least I have the guts and the spirit to go help, even if I can't help as much as I'd like.
I actually thought I'd be the only one going along, judging by how negative everybody sounded. But then Tod said he'd go too, because he's always wanted to see a dragon too! I smiled widely, glad to know I wasn't the only one, and him saying he was determined too, made me even more determined and willing to help! The half-orc and the red dwarf started saying how we could be dragon food... and that annoyed me, surely we're more use than that! I mean, sure I would be a dragon snack, if it meant saving a friend... but then Amanda reassured me that nobody really wanted that. Even Lavender started doubting us and all... I just grinned, she's not going to stop me, we're going to do this for sure! We halflings might get some respect then, even just a little bit, you never know. And it'll be an adventure to remember, Rocky even said he'd write a song or something, looking forward to hearing it!
Well I know one thought of a gift for the dragon (to avoid getting fried) which Tod said before I could (I was thinking the same, I swear!)
" We should bring a pie, a rather large one. "
*draws a small picture of a pie with a smaller dragon next to it and chuckles softly*

-Keppli

*smiles and closes the journal once more*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on October 19, 2008, 09:13:02 AM

*takes a small gulp of some green forest draft, before taking out her old journal and a quill, dipping it in the green ink.*

Written on Threas, Decilar 5, 1439 ... sometime in the afternoon.

I was walking down the cobble path in Hempstead, humming away cheerfully. Then I saw Tod, and Gala just coming out of the Angel's Guild. I grinned widely and waved to them, it was great to see them both again. Gala then said something about going somewhere and ran off before we could reply. I scratched my head then looked to Tod, and we both followed her to the square.
We talked a bit then POOF! Everyone disappeared, but a moment later we all appeared with a purple dwarf grinning. Of course it was him, he always has to make a big entrance! *chuckles to herself*
Alatriel and Lavender appeared not long after, we were talking about checking out the mines in Haven. I got a bit distracted, watching those... err... what Gala calls Ioun stones, yeh, I was watching them whizz around Tod for awhile, they're amazing! Guess I missed some of the converstion though.. Gala was motioning a lady sitting on a bench to come across, and she did just that. Apparently she was a Xeenite, called Bree, but I know Essa and she's nice so I thought it would be alright. We all told her our names... although Tod was being a bit quiet, then Bree bent down and looked at Tod exclaiming, "What's your name cutie?"
He went red and then they started embarrasing him some more. I got really angry at them then, and yelled out "A'right, stop winding him up already!"
Then Bree turned to look at me now, and just grinned saying, "Hey you're pretty cute too!" I blushed, maybe she was just being nice and all, but I still felt a bit... abashed.

Anyways, we all made it to Haven and then descended into the dark mines. Gala was out in front, with Lavender behind. Then me, Tod and Alatriel stayed in the middle, Gala said that way we could shoot arrows from the side or stick the enemies with swords. Rocky brought up the rear, he sang songs to keep our spirits up, and cast his spells.
Lavender looked back at us, her sword leaning on her shoulder and just said, "Right, all you without shields, stay behind me!"
I looked down at my sword and shield and raised my eyebrows. So, if things got outta hand I could overtake her right?

We were doing fine, making our way through the groups of gnolls, getting lower and lower down in the cavern, until we came to another doorway. Gala just stood there, and I could see a gnoll noticed us. It started to run towards us, but nobody moved a musle! I clenched my teeth and twirled my blade, then dashed out and plunged my sword into one, and fell. It took me awhile to pull my sword out and by the time I did, one stabbed my shoulder and I let out a cry of pain. I could see the others battling around me, but I was getting seriously hurt. I whipped round, hoping if I could get a distance from the gnoll, I could shoot it from a distance. BAM! I ran straight into another gnoll that was behind me. It grunted and dealt a massive blow to my head. Darkness clouded my vision, and I lost all feeling, slumping to the ground.

The next thing I know my eyes open again, and I coughed looking up just to see Lavender and Rocky at the doorway. Turns out Gala had saved me, I really owe her for that. I made my way slowly into the next room, where the others just finished dealing with the gnolls. I sighed, I guess even when I tried to help, I just let them down in the end. Rocky ran across and smiled at me. I looked around, anxious to know if everyone was alright. If someone was hurt and I wasn't there to help.....But then Tod appeared from the shadows next to me grinning and gave me a hug. I just smiled back, I didn't feel so useless then as I did a moment ago. I guess I'm lucky to have such caring friends.

Later on, when we finally made it out, we delivered the head of the Gnoll leader to Haven castle and waved as we each made our own way. I walked and hummed over to Ben's house. Guess I should visit him... haven't seen him for a long while... Ooh maybe I should give him some of my whiskey, he likes that stuff I think.


-Keppli

*closes the journal once more

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on October 27, 2008, 07:12:46 AM

*jumps up onto a small stone wall in Vehl docks, watching the chickens clucking before she pulls out the old journal once more, as she begins to write, it looks rushed, so much so, that it seems like she's trying to cram as much writing on the parchment as she can*

Written on Wedlar, Apreal 11, 1440

Much has happened since I last wrote. We traveled far, through mazes and tunnels to rescue a tortured Q from madness (Yes, we finally did it! Hooray!). I crept with a group into a dark cave in the Rift, fighting through dark elves, mutant spidery dark elves and even this big spider thing called a bebilith! (I mean really big!) At one point though, I fell, and when my eyes opened, I saw some of the group looking very grim. I looked around anxiously, and asked what was going on. Arkolio, Iellwen ad Trouble... where had they gone?
Then one said sadly, "Trouble has fallen for the last time, Keppli".
I was stunned. No! He died, and... I couldn't do anything about it. How useless was I...?

Then for awhile, I didn't see many people around... Don't think Hempstead had ever been as quiet as then.

Just the other day, I saw this short man in Vehl, I was with Rocky at the time. I'd seen him once before, passed him by when I was traveling. He wore dark green and had a squeaky voice... probably a gnome or something. Anyways, his name was Grovel, and he was a druid. He was saying that he was waiting for his friends Nonac and Mangle, who eventually came.
They were a pack going hunting and they invited us along, it seemed like fun so I went. Grovel thought it was an omen, that I loved wolves, Rocky is 'Howling Wolf'... so we were all like a wolf pack together.

We sailed to Dragon Isles, I remember when I first traveled there, a long, long time ago, I was uncomfortable round all those people back then as I had only recently arrived in the town. That was when I first met Ben and he described me as, 'a small person with a big mouth'.

*chuckles to herself and dips the quill in some more ink*
Anyways, back to the point. I stepped off the boat, and then howled loudly, smiling when I saw Lythar dashing towards me, and I greeted him with an ear scratch. I turned my head and then saw Grovel do the same thing, and his wolf called Tum Tum trotted up to him. I grinned as Lythar started barking to the other wolf, and then we set off through the tall forests. It reminded me of old times, being in a pack. It was great that there was no leader, instead of relying on one person, we all relied on each other, and our skills.
Grovel and Mangle took the lead, with me and Nonac behind, and sometimes overtaking to scout, then Rocky at the back singing in his deep voice to keep our spirits up.
At one point though, I was surrounded by minotaurs, and I hacked at them all I could but I was getting slashed badly. Just at the point where I thought I was finished, the others fought the three surounding me until they fell.
They said I was a good scout, that I didn't run and I fought to the death! They said I was welcome to their pack.
My eyes sparkled then, have I ever got such praise? I was thankful to them anyways, that they didn't see me as just another pick-pocket, as quite a lot of people have done.

It was a great adventure anyways, and we sailed back to Vehl, listening to Rocky's song on the way back.
We talked a bit, then this man walked up to us, a symbol of Deliar, as Rocky  spotted, hanging from his belt. He said his name was Idoran Mossfeild, he looked over all of us then I noticed he was staring at me.
He squinted and said, "Aren't you Tod's friend?"
I started to panic a bit then, I don't know this guy.
I asked him this and he grinned replying, "I wouldn't forget that lime-green."
There must be something wrong with his eyesight though... this is obviously Forest Green!

-Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 01, 2008, 07:25:38 AM

*chuckles and chucks up a salmon to a griffon flapping not too far from her. It snaps up the fish instantly, swallowing it whole and squawks loudly. She sits on the grassy hill and smiles up to it, then opens carefully the old journal on her lap.*

Written on Mulnari, Jular 2, 1440

It's been quiet round here still, though I still wander the lands. I was walking through Wayfare humming to myself, I think it was one of Rocky's tunes...
Anyway, I gave a small wave to kitkit, I could do with a bit of true. I emptied my pockets out and looked through, but there wasn't much I would give away... but wait, what about pocket lint? I held it out with a grin, but she shook her head. Then I heard this voice behind me saying it was ridiculous.
I didn't recognise that voice, so I turned my head slowly to see a man grinning. He wore dark green clothing and held a big walking stick, that looked like a long branch.
Well, I hadn't seen him around before, so I grinned and held out a hand to introduce myself. His name's Maran, later called Moron by Rocky...

*chuckles softly to herself then the griffon flaps his wings faster, lowering down to look over her shoulder to see the journal. She squawks back to it and pushes its head gently away with a grin, and it flies back up the hill*

I talked to him for awhile, turns out he's a follower of the Longstrider too, that's nice to know I spose. He won't mind Lythar then, I know that.
Not long after, this halfling walked up to us squeaking 'Niccy!'.
I smiled and then went to introduce myself all over again, her name's Rose Overhill or something. Or was it Underhill? Nevermind.
My stomach started growling again, talk about bad timing. I didn't want to be rude for once, but then Maran turned round to see the children playing by the tents. That was my chance! I snuck a slice of pie out from my cloak and stuffed it in my mouth, licking my lips, then hastily wiping my crumbs off my armor. He just turned round then, as I was wiping my face with my sleeve, and I looked up and gave a big grin, trying to look innocent.
. . . I think I got away with it.

And that's when we set off ! Finally I've been needing some action!
We journeyed up the Ire Moutains, battling our way through the dogm- I mean gnolls. I had just stuck one and was pulling my sword out, when I saw a shaman casting a spell out the corner of my eye, I dashed over to it, but it was too late. A fireball whooshed over towards Maran, and he was shouting something like "Ack, burny, burny!"
Luckily I had some bandages I'd sewed just a couple days back. Maran then hobbled across to some purple mushrooms and picked them all, I wonder if they're poisonous, or people don't eat them because they're not tasty? Hmm..

We rested for a short while, I curled up next to Lythar, the both of us sleeping like logs, then I sat up with a yawn, to see the others already awake. Maran waved his stick saying "Nice doggie..." I smiled, most people would be afraid of Lythar, probly why I don't see him as often as I'd like to.
Rose asked where we were going, and I scratched my head. I don't really plan anything so it's not a good idear to ask me. Maran shook his head saying he was just following us. Right then! I licked my fingertip and stuck it in the air and felt a cool breeze blowing north. I lowered my arm so it pointed north, and shouted entusiastically, "We go that way!"
They just shrugged and followed me.

Polly came along later too, I hadn't seen her since I met her and Tugs, the time when an ogre was gonna eat Tugs and I saved the day by giving it some meat instead!
I don't think she remembered though. It was good to see her again though. Although... she did say she'd heard of me and Rocky from Leringard, I was surprised, why would anyone hear of... me? Rocky . . . maybe, but he's a bard.
Maran spoke then, saying we should move on as we were still in the gnoll lands. I nodded in agreement, but then Rose stopped hugging Polly and said to stop interupting her nice little chat. I narrowed my eyes, she was so... I dunno, arrogant! I didn't like that she was just butting out Maran, so I just glanced back and sniffed to see if we were safe. I could definately smell them close again, so we moved on.
We looked out from the watchtower, blinking in the strong winds, and then made our way back through the mountain.
I smiled to myself, nothing like a good wander, eh?

-Keppli

*closes the journal, and jogs down the hill, slowing to a walk as she gets to the path, munching an apple as she makes her way back to town*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 03, 2008, 12:24:06 PM

*Keppli stands by White Horn Lake, it sounds peaceful. She stares across the water sorrowfully as if lost in memories. She looks at the bouquet of lilies in her hand and places them on the ground, the lake water gently lapping against them.
She speaks softly in Halfling, "Himd ur biesi, Dnumdci."
Although, she keeps holding one lily in her hand, and she looks at it for a moment, before putting it through the gap in her cloak clasp so it doesn't get damaged. Lythar pads closer to the flowers on the ground, and he lowers his head and whimpers. She strokes the wolf's head, before sitting down on the soft grass to get out the old journal*

Written on Sunra, Augra 8, 1440

Well, it did take awhile, but I finally managed to give Tod that lovely cloak I've been carrying round with me. He said it was a mixture of animal furs, sounds odd but it was actually really nice. It took a bit of persuading and all, but he finally took it. Not sure why, but I felt I had to give him something, and well, I think he could put it to better use than me. I still have the cloak I've always had anyways, and that'll be good enough for me.
*draws a dotted line, you think it means different subject but she just wants to get on to the next bit before she forgets*

Oh yes! We had this long discussion in this group... nice little group, was just me, Rocky, Tod, Aerimor, Ver, and Caerwyn.
We started in Lor, we'd dashed form Prantz and I looked back to see Rocky panting and Aerimor coming along shortly after. 'Woops guess I went a bit fast' I thought... then my stomach growled. '... without eating', I added as an afterthought.
Luckily Caerwyn gave me some food later, he's too kind for his own good, I was expecting a slice of bread, but he gave me a loaf and a roast... like a whole meal! Not that I'm ungrateful of course.
Ooh yes, we saw this satyr! Wonderful creatures... but I promised I'd help Ver, something about dragons and seeds and a cauldron and help restore something and whatnot. We traveled to Vale and then into a grove. We hopped into this stone circle and then, WOOOSH! We were in this place called The Great Oak or something. It was really nice there anyhow.
We discussed what we were gonna do, some wanted to use the magic cauldron, some wanted to take it, some wanted to destroy it, and some didn't want to go at all thining time would heal everything.
I'm not sure time can heal everything.
And anyway, if we all sat around doing nothing, nothing would ever happen would it?
Sometimes, we have to risk things, to make good things happen. I want to do everything in my power to help, and I didn't understand why Aerimor seemed against going and not doing anything, if you can help in any way... and see a dragon as a bonus, why hesitate? Anyway, Ver seemed to be on my side, so I looked up to him hopefully. Just goes to show how different brothers can be, even twins.
The one thing I was curious about, was when the druid went to talk with just Aerimor and Verideth. I wanted to know what they were saying. . .
Meanwhile, Caerwyn was asking what we could give to the dragon. He seemed to be thinking hard... he's really smart so I think it's a good thing he's with us, I know he'll come up with something good. I'm not rich, so I said the most thing I have of worth are probly my weapons, and they're not something I want to give away.
Tod then said something about mithril, but he said he was saving that for something... I saw a glint, probly it reflecting the sunlight, out the corner of my eye, but when I turned to see it, he looked at me then stuffed it hastily into his pocket.
Maybe something's up? I hope he's alright in any case.
Next time we're discussing the plan to talk to the dragon... Wow finally gonna get to see one, I've always wanted to meet one!

-Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 08, 2008, 07:33:45 AM

*Keppli wakes up, pulling her cloak off her that she was using as a blanket and she stretches out, rubbing an eye sleepily. She pokes the fire with a long stick, munching some bits of bread and then turns an eye to a round purple pile, where snoring sounds are coming from, and pokes him in the belly with a stick*

Written on Tunar, Oclar 24, 1440

We finally made it to Fort Miritrix, we're gonna stay here awhile, until the time comes when we meet the Deepening Dark. It took a long time for us to find our way there on the long travel, even with Storold's directions. . .
The thing that's getting to me, is that everybody thinks it's going to go badly wrong, even Storold said 'Somebody's going to pay a heavy price'. That kinda unnerved me, but I have to stop thinking that... I've got to keep thinking the way I have done, that we can all do this! If we really try hard, and believe we can succeed, then I think we can. Call me a fool, but I'm going anyways, as much to see the dragon as to help out. . . hopefully not to be stuck in a big pie for the dragon.

*smiles to herself and then wipes some crumbs that fall on the page*

I'm happy enough to see this place, it's somewhere new that I haven't seen and seems pleasant enough. That reminds me, Rocky said recently that he'd been to this magnificent town in a mountain... A dwarf town!
He said only dwarves were allowed in ... although...
If Rocky led the way, and maybe I could sit on Tod's shoulders, or the other way round, we'd be the same height as Rocky right?
Well, thinking about it... If we put Tod's coat round, and stick some hair or fur to our chins... Haha! Oh, oh! Carry Rocky's axe too!
I'm sure I could do an alright dwarf impersonation, I've been round one long enough.

*chuckles and tries to do a gruff voice to herself*

Wouldn't look to good if we wobbled about and all...

*laughs louder then stops to look at rocky, leaning over to see if it woke him*

Heh, maybe. Not sure it'd work, but might be worth a try!
Anyways, I'll write again soon,

-Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 10, 2008, 05:58:59 AM

*Keppli leans against the moss-covered rock wall, looking into the dancing flames of the campfire and keeping her weapon in easy reach, wiggling her ear for any sounds of nearby enemies*
                   

Quick note to self: Don't eat raw, wriggling fish again...my face turned green. Cook it next time.

Written on Wedlar, Novlar 25, 1440

It's been quite exciting recently... we did meet the magnificent, but fearsome black dragon in the Deep... I'm just glad it didn't eat us, though I wouldn't be surprised if it did, the way Steel talked. It was unerving, like he kept keeping it all back, not getting to the point... there was only so much patience a dragon could have. Steel's very last question was how he could get more answers, and the dragon asked that he steal something called Orn's Tear. Storold frowned when I told him... said Leringard was in trouble if Steel meant to do what I said he was. I felt really terrible then, in trying to help have I made things worse?
Maybe I should put things right before it's too late... though I didn't know how.
Then Storold surprised me by saying there was a way I could help, and that was to tell Fisterion. I'm still not too sure myself, sometimes its hard to see which is right and which is wrong, they can be masked and disguised so you can sometimes fall for what you think is the opposite.
It won't help thinking that way though, if finding Fisterion will help save lives, then I'll try. Storold's smart anyways, he's probly right.

*draws a squiggly line and moves her quill down the page a bit before writing some more*

Not long after, I saw Rocky zooming past (well, not exactly zooming, after all he's pretty slow) so I jogged to follow, and see what he was up to.
I caught up, and grinned to him with a small wave. He later told me that he still owed Tod true for those gloves he's wearing. The only thing is, Rocky was broke... I didn't hesitate, I just ran to the bank and got out the five thousand, which is almost all I had. It took awhile to get that much of course, but I'd rather spend it on friends than myself anyhow...
I dashed back to him, and handed him the pouch of coins. He seemed kinda surprised, saying I didn't have to, but I shook my head, smiling, and asked him to take it. I made him promise though, that he wouldn't tell Tod it was actually my money, if he knew he probably wouldn't have taken it.
Even so... when we finally found him at the Scamp's Mug, it still wasn't simple to persuade him to take it. He was saying he might sneak out so I ran to block the door with a chuckle. I'm glad Rocky did most of the talking, I'm a terrible liar... and he's actually quite good at it.
I bit my lip, panicking a bit when Tod was astonished, asking how Rocky got all that money... and he had to say that he sold his Nanny Dot into slavery and that she was really horrible...
We were lucky though, he didn't seem to suspect a thing, and thanked Rocky for the true, before making his way to the bank. I hopped and walked behind, humming cheerfully, but Rocky said he was off to do something else... so we waved him off.
Me and Tod spent a while after that, scratching our heads, puzzling what to do next. He was kinda right when, once you've seen a dragon, lots of things seem much duller in comparison.
He needed some metal ore, so we set off to Silkwood cave, with our oxes trotting behind. I was happy enough though, at least we were going somewhere instead of sitting around. I just helped him smash the metal, I could always go back if I wanted dome myself. We came back out with slightly heavier packs, but then Tod pulled something out his pocket, saying he got me a present. It looked like a golden egg... and he said there was some Al'Noth in it. I couldn't say no, after he'd gone to the trouble to get it, so I thought frantically of something in exchange, but I hadn't much to give that was any use, so I pulled that lily out my cloak clasp and held it out. I wasn't sure he'd take it... but he did. I waved as he headed back to Hlint, and I fell asleep here... Luckily I haven't been noticed, I can blend into a tree or some leaves quite well... well I'm usually covered in leaves anyway!

*takes out the golden egg, looking at it curiously as it glimmers in the light of the fire, smiling to herself*

-Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 12, 2008, 11:37:29 AM

*does a sketch on a new page of her journal, sitting on a pile of hay at Stormcrest, humming cheerfully*
(http://fc79.deviantart.com/fs39/f/2008/317/d/8/Biscuit___Quick_doodle_by_kenderfriend.jpg)

Written on Tunar, Jenra 3, 1441

This is Biscuit the pony, she belongs to Tod, he just got her recently. She's really pretty and he couldn't think of a name.
So I helped out by thinking on some names a bit ... and said "How 'bout Biscuit?"
He laughed at first, probly thinking I was making some kinda joke. Huh.
So I leaned in to the pony's ear and asked it did it want to be Biscuit.
After awhile though... he seemed to think that name fit her. I grinned, well thats why I suggested it didn't I?
He even let me ride her round a bit! That was really kind, and I hugged the pony's neck. Heh, he was getting worried the pony might become more attached to me!
I'm sure if he spends time with Biscuit then they'll be great friends, after all he does give her lotsa sugar cubes! *coughs and then adds quickly* And some yummy apples 'course.

*draws a squiggly line*

There was also this guy called Rodlin I think... and he wants me to be a recruit to the Wolfswood Ranger Corps, woohoo! That was surprising... but I love Wolfswood, and training there is an opportunity that I shouldn't miss..!

Oh, and me, Tod, and Rocky also went on a fishing trip to Stone... that was really fun ! (except when Rocky took all his clothes off to swim!!)
Caught some monster fish... yum.

-Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 22, 2008, 11:31:18 AM

*Keppli plods out the Brech mountains, panting, then bends down to rub her cold feet. She puts one arm on Lythar and slowly makes her way across to an old, gnarled tree, and slumps down to lean on it. Lythar barks a couple of times and she smiles and nods to him, then gets out her journal wearily*

Written on Freas, Junar 13, 1441

Well... I just been exploring a bit... as usual. Those Yeti's get angry really easily... but I tried speaking to them, doing what I do with angry animals... and he calmed down, and thumped the other Yeti trying to pummel me! I spose they could be really nice on the inside! I'm grateful to that mister fuzzy.

Anyways... I heard about how Mr. Grumbles' trial was sometime around now... *rubs her feet, then her eyes widen*
Uh oh, perhaps I a'ready missed it... I think they wanted me to come... oh well, not like I had anything to say about it anyways... I mean, I only know what happened from what Tod told me, I wasn't there or anything, and I don't have any evidence either... in fact I don't even know Mr. Grumbles that much, and I'm sure he doesn't think much of me...
Point is, I wouldn't be much help. I'm hoping they didn't kill him though... I think it's wrong to execute people who do bad things... in my opinion, makes them just as bad really, don't it?

*she looks over her shoulder with a frown*
Tod left me a message about assassins following us... I never thought this much trouble'd come just from going to see that dragon... Shadrixkayl I think was it's name... it's left me watching my back carefully wherever I go, I can't shake off this feeling that someone's there watching me... so I keep my hand gripped on my sword hilt mostly...
It ain't me I'm worried about though. If there's just one assassin, I might be able to handle myself... but I'm not so sure about Rocky... he's not reallly the one for fighting... he's the one for talking. I hope Tod's alright as well, but he's good at hiding in the shadows so I think he will be.

Longstrider protect us...

-Keppli
(http://www.kecharaskorner.com/images/kechara_paw_01.jpg)

*Lythar puts a muddy paw on the page*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 23, 2008, 09:41:24 AM

    Orn's Tear                                                            (http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo54/Keppli_Layonara_pics/OrnsTearjpg.jpg)
 


*Keppli leans against a tall boulder, scribbling the words down quickly*

Threas, Junar 26, 1441

The group set out from Fort Miritrix... We were going for Orn's Tear, though I wasn't going to steal it, I was going to try and help in case things got out of hand, and they did let me tell you.
It was quite exciting though... we fought our way to the fortress slowly, I fell a couple of times, and the second time I did... I eventually blinked my eyes open... and suddenly there was something wrong... I was overcome by feelings of... anger, hatred... my fists and teeth clenched with the anger... I could barely control it inside, and felt oblivious to everyone round me... so much so that I can't quite remember how it happened... I do remember something about a horned horse though...
Anyway, once we made it inside the fortress, some elements ablaze in front of us... I felt myself calm down, I only realised then how hard I'd been gripping my bow. I hope nobody noticed.
I was a bit nervous what was going to happen when ... if we found the tear, I mean, there was no telling what Steel might do, though I knew Story wanted to give it to Fisty. I'd destroy it myself... but since I think of Storold as a friend, I'd help him get it if I could.
We dashed down passageways... fighting our way through them... until we finally made it to a room.It seemed like it was on fire, but soon the fires died down. It was stacked with ancient books, there was a desk with papers scattered everywhere. The corner of the room glowed faintly... and we made our way across to see a globe... it was Orn's Tear.
 Steel reached forward towards the Tear. It was just... amazing... the room seemed to well... ripple. Storold raised his arms to cast a spell, and everyone looked his way, wide-eyed. He was trying to stop Steel getting the Tear! Abiorn stepped in, trying to cast a spell at Storold, and they were countering each other.
FOOSH!
Everything seemed to be in chaos! I was trying to think desperately what to do, but I don't think I coulda helped much... only by pleading to Steel to hand it over before it's too late...
He didn't listen until the very end of this journey though... The elementals became enraged and started to lash out, I turned and tried to get to Tod so we could get out... I couldn't let my friends get hurt. At that moment a red, flaming sword went through me...ZAAPP! I fell...
I don't know what happened then, but I woke up back at Fort Miritrix. I coughed a bit, then glanced round and sighed.
At least we all made it out, but I think I'm gonna have to make some more bandages... Tod fell back there too and his arm looked badly burnt...

That was one of the most exciting adventures I've been on... and also a bit terrifying... I thought I was gonna get to see another dragon though...

Ah well. It's all over... for now

*pulls out some green dust and aloe in her hand, wrapping it up in bits of cotton and closes her hand over them, struggling up on her feet to sprint along a dusty path*

-Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 25, 2008, 04:21:19 PM

*Keppli sits in the Scamp's Mug, sewing carefully some bits of cloth and aloe together, sprinkling bits of green liquid over it. Finishing one bit she places it on a small pile next to her and puts them in her pack. She hums cheerfully the stops and looks over her shoulder, keeping a close grip on her sword hilts.

As Salles gives her an odd look, she nods with a smile, picking up her tankard of ale, and taking a swig.

He smiles and gets on with serving some grumbling, rough-looking old man at the counter*

Threas, Augra 5, 1441

Recently, I was talking to Story... I felt a bit uneasy at the time, it feels like someone's watching me... suddenly, my shadow moved! I thought it was back to normal, it didn't seem to move with the sun recently... but no.
Out from my shadow spreaded something dark, it looked like a shadow, but like a hooded figure at the same time. I was scared, something that doesn't happen too often, but luckily somebody zapped it while I was just staring wide-eyed.
I sent a wolf by letting it smell some gloves Tod gave me recently, it should be able to sniff him out, so I put a warning message in its mouth. I'll pay that wolf back with some loverly food, I will!
Ain't sure about Rocky at the moment, but I'm sure he could throw a couple curses at the shadow.... it'd be unexpected for the shadow at least!
I'm trying to warn people I see, but I spose they'll probly find out before I have the chance.

*draws a squiggly line*

Hmm... as a mental note I'm jotting down... I'm gonna mention how much I've been called c.... the 'c' word... I can't write it! Okay...
*writes in barely readable writing*cute.
Anyways... it's really nice and all, but kinda embarrassing too. Maybe it's my size or something? I don't know... It isn't really good that Storold said my 'tough image' was gone... People might see me as weak or something...
Maybe I'm making a fuss over nothing, I should take it as a compliment I spose.

I really should go use these bandages now...
Longstrider watch over us,

-Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 30, 2008, 08:51:11 AM

*Keppli trudges through some leaves in a forest, then looks up at the moonlights rays glowing through the treetops, taking a deep breath.
"Phew, that was a long day..."
She wipes her forehead with the back of her hand.
She gets out an axe clipped to her belt at the side, and throws a swing at an overhanging branch in front of her, then cuts another branch coming out the trunk next to it.
She sings softly to herself... "I am a lumberjack, and I'm a'right.. I work all day and I work all night.." then goes on to hum the tune for a bit, chuckling to herself at the end.
"Sorry mister tree, but it's getting a bit chilly now... Longstrider treat ya well.." She pats the trunk and then puts the branches with some tinder on the mossy floor, striking some flint and steel against it to spark up a fire. A smile spreads across her face as the fire blazes and she curls up next to it, keeping her back close to the tree trunk.*


Written - Threas, Oclar 19, 1441

Well... Tod's arm seems to be healing up, maybe those smiley-face bandages I stayed up a couple of nights making paid off! Caerwyn just burst out laughing when I showed him them, saying they were so 'me'. *a line drags on a bit as she dozes off a bit but she keeps her eyes open*

Me and Rocky also helped Tod get some elderberries for Alantha, I don't think I helped much apart from spending quite a bit of time talking down at a skunk, but I spose we didn't get stinked out because of it!
Also that day... Tod mentioned his... feelings for me, sometimes I think he's braver than me, I don't think I could ever have said anything like that, it was almost like one of Rocky's great speeches! I'm glad he said it though, even though I hadn't much to say back. I can't help thinking he looks troubled about something, I just wish I knew what was bothering him.
Dammit! If only I had some pie, that always cheers people up! *the line drags on again as she dozes off*

*sometime later, she suddenly jerks awake letting out a yell and drawing her sword out in one motion turning behind her. She takes a couple of deep breaths, sweating, and looks down at her shadow for a moment before sheathing her sword. "Another nightmare...Well... better safe'n sorry I spose." She sighs relief, then takes out the bow strapped to her back and trudges through the forest, stopping to sniff or wiggle an ear every now and again.*

-Keppli

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on December 10, 2008, 10:55:32 AM

*Keppli strides through port hempstead fields....
 "Hum dee hum-hum... hum hum...." She hums cheerfully...

In front of her phases a shadow.

She eyes the shadow a bit.
"Now look here, I thought I made it clear when you last atta-
Eh?"

Her eyes widen and she stops in mid-sentence as it puts its hand inside itself, sending ripples along the shadow, to pull out a roll of parchment.

She takes the message out its dark hand and it starts to disappear...

"Hey, wait just a second.."

But then it disappeared with the wind.

She spreads out the letter quickly and reads it through but stops half-way through as she notices a farmer watching her out the corner of her eye holding a pitchfork in his hand, eyeing her distrustfully.

She clutches the letter protectively then tucks it in her pocket, pulling up her hood to shadow her face as she moves towards Hempstead...

The farmer watched as he heard faintly, fading away... "Hum dee hum-hum..."

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on December 15, 2008, 03:18:01 PM

*Keppli sits by the rocky path in Dapplegreen and grumbles a bit, taking a bright red apple out and turning it round in her hand. She chucks it up in the air and catches it. . .  but then stuffs it back in her pocket.*

Written Tunar, Junar 24, 1442

Looks like I'm not welcome in Hemp... well, none of us with these crazy shadows are. Some guy stepped out from behind a building, in the shadows with tattered rags saying we were 'spreading bad luck... *ghosty'OooooOOooh' sound*' and that we were the 'cursed ones'.

Me'n Sall just walked straight out.

Idiot. We don't spread bad luck, its just a bit annoying when the bloody shadow decides to come out and start tearing us apart. . .

In fact, it wasn't too long ago I almost did get torn apart by my own shadow. Lythar is staying round me more now, that cheers me up a bit, though I'm still a bit shaken and all. We were off on a trip to get some apples, so Storold could make a pie outta them... that's awfully nice, I haven't had pie in a loooong while. Just bread and fish. Not that I'm complaining!

On the bright side, we got to go through parts of Wolfswood, lovely wood that... heh, people must be bored of hearing me say that evry time I walk through it, but it's almost as nice as White Horn.. maybe nicer but White Horn was my home so I could be a bit biased there...

Anyway, we went all that way to get some apples, and I climbed up to get them (Yes I did! No clumsy slipping!).... hummed a little song or two.... then after all that, this old man appears and he's fishing. He said to us,
"I wouldn't eat ehm."
He wasn't even catching any fish, gotta be that useless line he was using. So I helped him out by calling out to the fish. . . "Heeeere fishy fishy fishy...."

Musta just been a bad day for fish or something...


Oh yeh... the apples, they were poisoned.


Yep... I got no pie.

Thats a bummer.

Eh... maybe next time?

-Keppli

Mental note to self: Find Tod, bring some more smiley bandages to see if he and Biscuit are okay from shadow attacks since last seen.

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on December 19, 2008, 10:32:23 AM

*A figure in the mountains pulls her cloak around her, huddling in the snow. Keppli is leaning her back against the jagged rock mountainside of Brech, she tilts her head back against the cliff looking upwards. She smiles for a moment at the snow fluttering through the air, then turns into a grin as she remembers snowballing Rocky, then the smile fades. She slowly as if wearily, turns her head to the ground beside her to see some small footprints leading away and seems to be thinking on something a moment.
"Zna ser'd U vomd mea ud . . ." she murmurs to herself over and over.

She closes her eyes, going over in her mind what happened only a short while ago...*

*It's quite dark and I'm with a group, keeping in close to the cave walls, edging slowly forward gripping my swords.

Only a bit before we were joking around... well, I was joking around. Tod was playing pranks on the elf too, heh, I'm a bad influence on him. He called Rocky an old fart only awhile ago, sounds like summing I would say...
Fleur didn't need to whack him so hard though...

I sniff and move quietly round the corner. Out of nowhere a large boulder sails through the air as if in slow motion it seems. . ., and I jump to the side crashing to the hard floor as it rumbles past. Struggling to my feet my eyes widen at the wall of giants ahead. I look over to the others. There's too many for us here. I grit my teeth and jump in front of them, hacking and slashing at the giants in an effort to hold them off while they run.
They don't run... they fight beside me. Giants hit me hard from the side as I growl and lash out at the one in front of me, I can't defend myself against them all.
I kick one's stomach and stick another, then with a desperate yell... "Run!" I look to Tod parrying with another giant and grip my sword tightly.
A boulder-like fist comes my way as I shout. I let down my guard... I'm bleeding badly... I can't hold them off much more... holding my side I turn to hobble away, hoping they'll follow, then I look up to see a giant who moved behind me, blocking my way. It grins wickedly, laughing almost, and swings its club at me sending me flying, I hit the ground with a thud...

I'm back in the cave... I can see the light again, and I get up slowly and croak at them somewhat confused 'Run...quick... I got 'em...' Then I look at each of them to see they're alright and smile, relieved.
We finally make it out the cave of giants, and as ever I'm still grinning. I got hurt, but it was still an exciting adventure, eh? Gotta be worth it.
Tod smiled, good to see as I've been worried since hes looked so troubled lately... and I still am worried. He said there's no stopping me!
Heh, hes right, I said that if there's a wall in the way, I'll just kick it down!
People think I'm foolish that way, don't know when to just give up.
I think it's worth it if it helps someone... or it's a great adventure that you might only see once...

By Folian it's better to get a sore foot and see a dragon eh? Orr...walking trees, big huge worms that'll eat ya... little eeny weeny pixies... oh, pirates, gotta meet one of those! Or... Well you get the point. The list goes on...
Oops, that reminds me of the door I broke in Hemp... I should really make them a new one... can I even make doors...?*

*she opens her eyes again, shivering slightly as she realises how cold it is. she seems slightly less shaken, returning to her old self. her teeth start to chatter a bit, like a squirrel eating a nut.
"Cor its chilly..." gets out some whiskey and sips a small bit of it.
"This'll warm me insides..."
She grins, then hums a merry tune, trudging through the snow using a branch she found from a nearby tree that looked almost dead, its leaves lost in the wind, as a walking stick, following footprints in the snow. . .*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on December 23, 2008, 11:34:23 AM

*leans back on a towering, ancient tree, hugging her knees, thinking about something as she watches the light rays shine through the leaves. She pulls out her journal and wipes the dust off the cover with a hand...*

Written on Sunra, Novlar 1, 1442 *she does a quick scribble*

I've just been traveling around with Tod and Rocky... it was great! I missed the good times when it was just us three traveling together. It's hard to say how happy I was, but it might have been obvious by my wide cheery grin. We set out into the Brech Mountains..! I howled into the air, and I heard it echo in the mountains before seeing a figure galloping towards us. Then I saw Lythar and he barked happily. We traveled through the snowy peaks, Tod kept shivering even though I felt just warm enough... then again, I don't often get cold, I'm like a hot water bottle... heh.
Anyways, I saw them turning paler, so I sheathed one of my swords and pulled out a torch, lighting it so the fire blazed. Hopefully that helped a bit, then we carried on. Rocky sang along the way, and I hummed a tune cheerfully. We came across lotsa fuzzies along the way, but we managed to fight them off. I spose we make a tough bunch, me'n Tod fighting back to back, four swords swiping and slashing, Rocky singing to keep the spirit up, and firing arrows at some of them ... and Lythar growling and pouncing on them, biting with those big teeth!
Hopping up a tall, snowy staircase, we finally made it to Ulgrids. Setting up a campfire, we huddled round it, rubbing our hands and having a rest. I sniffed a bit, then grinned as Tod handed round some rhubarb pie. Nothing quite like some pie when you're on an adventure, eh?
I rummaged hastily in my pockets and pulled out some cream ale I made recently and handed it across. He swirled it round a bit, sniffing it as if it were some kinda poison! Ha, one sip can't hurt can it? Anyways, he did have a gulp, and we watched closely. Suddenly he burst into giggles, and we grinned widely. Well, he was still on his feet, wasn't he?

Anyways, wrapping up again, we made out way back out the cave, and carried on through the moutains. It seemed to be getting colder, a strong blizzard slowed our steps. We fought through some more fuzzies, then a bigger one.. with big horns growled at us. I pushed ahead of the others and yelled, managing to calm it down enough so it turned and started punching the other fuzzies with an icy fist!
We climbed up to higher ground, Lythar and the fuzzy craning their necks watching us get higher and higher. As we pulled ourselves up over the edge, we saw ahead of us... this thing... that looked like a crystal. It raised its arms, and a storm of ice fell over us!
With a growl, I dashed forward, hacking furiously at the crystal, Rocky came up right behind me and sang a curse to it. Tod was whacking it beside me... Finally a sword struck it, and the crystal shattered into litel pieces on the ground!
I swept the pieces aside with my hand, and picked up.. what they called, its essence. I smiled, and straightened, turning round. Then my smile faded. Rocky was... unmoving on the cold floor... *the line trails off as if the story isn't quite finished... but Keppli shuts the journal and gets to her feet, making her way down a path... *

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on December 29, 2008, 08:23:55 AM

*Keppli leans against a pillow on a white bed, in a little room. She lights a candle she picked up next to the bed and puts it on the windowsill next to her. She leans forward, looking out the window for a moment, seeing a few chickens cluck and hearing some low 'moos' in the distance. She looks to a bunch of roses next to her and smiles*

Written on Freas, Febra 6, 1443

Well... where do I start? Hmm. Oh! Lately, I've been wandering around (nothing unusual there) with Mor, a halfling knight of Rofirein, Unther a dwarf of Dorand and sometimes Fehriel... the err, well, let's just leave it as Fehriel.
I've been round with Rocky and Tod too 'course...
Talking about Tod, he gave me some flowers recently

*glances again to the roses and picks one up, turning it in her fingers to see the candlelight reflecting in it.*

That was so kind... they seem to be made of some sorta rock... I dunno, crystal maybe? Maybe he made them himself, which is impressive, they look almost like actual flowers... or maybe he just went a long way to get them.
Either way, I'm really grateful that he went to all the trouble to get them when he didn't have to. I just sorta handed back a lily I had on me at the time... I'm hoping that didn't look too bad.
It kinda happens quite a bit with me I think, I try to say or do something kind, and it comes out wrong and sorta backfires...
Like the other day, it was great... we were listening to Plen telling tales, well, I was listening to most of it... some of the time I was just kinda looking at Plen's wings... wonder what having wings'd be like... Oh! And there was that black unicorn again, I've seen it somewher before... anyway! Rocky made his way down the cliff after Plen had finished his tale, and I decided to go after him. I was in a hurry, not really thinking about it, I left my last apple pie slice on the floor next to Tod and waved with a grin... I guess that was sorta rude, I should have handed it over, wish I could go back in time.

*punches the wall next to her and then winces*
Hells, maybe I'm worrying too much and he's just happy to get some pie? It's the thought that counts right?

Anyhow... Plen mentioned there's a war coming, I hope I can be useful. By Folian, I hope we come through it alright...
I better get making some more smiley bandages!

-Keppli

*blows out the candle and snoozes on the bed, clutching the flowers*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on January 06, 2009, 07:37:22 AM

*Keppli sits on a fence looking over Hempstead Fields and swings her legs, looking down at her new blue boots then back up and beams*

Ohh... We went into a dark dark cave,
Adventurers we are, we come to brave
Monsters towering over treasure and grave,
The wolf bark barks to the monster called Daave...

Yeh, we went into the mountains into the dark dark dungeon... Ooooh... I think its called Dungeon of the Eye because those beholder thingies are big floaty things with lots of eyes...
Heh, well, the above is why you leave that kinda stuff to Rocky, though sometimes ya just feel like a random song, eh? Good thing no-ones around right now, I might've made their ears bleed.

It's that bad.

Anyways, we made it out that dungeon mostly alright. I didn't get my brain eaten by one of those mind flayer thingies at least... or get stepped on by a big rock monster again... that hurt.
Although, when we got to the slimy maze bit, I remembered the way to the middle so I dashed along, and led them through the tunnels.
I thought to myself, 'Theres only one beholder-whatsit, and I got warded, so I'll just fire arrows at its eyes, it'll be fiiine!'
That was a mistake, guess my ward musta faded by the time I saw it but I didn't notice. Next thing I know I'm lying on the floor with the group looking down at me.

Then a voice in my head piped up sarcastically... ' Dammit, it got ya. Great work Keppli...'
'Oh put a sock in it you.' I thought back.

*draws a line, then boredly makes it squiggly at the end to make it more interesting*

Oh! Another thing before I roam about. Apparently Tod bought me some tickets for that house raffle or something. I think it's in White Horn.
Anyways, I had ta pay him back for them, would 't really be fair otherwise.
I rooted around, sniffing and perking up my ears... was kinda like Hide&Seek for awhile, but I finally found him in the bank.
Ha! Couldn't really be a better place huh?
I didn't even have enough to pay for the tickets but I was gonna give him what I had whether he liked it or not! Anyways, I took out the bag of money and held it out, but he put his arms behind his back and moved back a bit. Hell, I knew that would happen!
Thats why I came up with my cunning plan!
I started whistling, and looked in a random direction... then... BAM! I quickly managed to open his pocket and slip the money in! I thought he'd be quicker, but guess I was lucky that time. I might be broke now, but hey, I don't need money...
... money can't bring you pie... actually, wait a second.. hmm.
I kicked open the door to the bank.
He looked at the door and then to me and said "Yeah, now we gotta fix that one?"

"Oops" I replied with a grin.

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on January 11, 2009, 11:35:53 AM

*Keppli hums cheerfully by a campfire and then pulls out her journal.*

Satari, Seplar 7, 1443

*She hastily does a colourful scribble*


Yup... thats what Rocky's fancy suit looks like. He gave it as a present to Tod after we were chatting about clothes... don't even ask me why...
Anyways, it was after they saw that old suit I wore that Ben gave me. I shortened it a bit... dyed the trousers a dark green and the coat brown. I really like it... it has the sorta old ruggedy feel to it y'know?
So then Tod was asking why I don't wear a dress sometime. I laughed and almost spluttered the pie I was munching everywhere. Hah, me... a dress...
I really doubt it. I grinned and then suggested he wear a kilt.
And... surprise, surprise, he crosses his arms with a stubborn look. Heh, the same reaction I gave.

*chuckles to herself and takes a sip of Green Forest Draft*

Thats the point where I looked at Rocky's hat and asked if he'd wear something like that... 'course, anyone would wear an amazing hat like that wouldn't they?
So Rocky let him try the suit on, and it looked amazing on him..! It really suited him. He sorta couldn't see when the hat covered his eyes... and me and Rocky just laughed for ages... Lythar was barking and wagging his tail happily.

We had just been down the Red Light with M- i mean, Fehriel ya see, bashing gobbos and mining greenstone. I even managed to hand Tod two pies while dashing (and howling) through the tunnels, though they were kinda smooshed after being squashed in my pockets.
So yeh, we made it out and moved to the campfire in the wastelands...

We stayed close to the campfire which made a warm glow in the dark night, and then Rocky pulled out his guitar, I pulled out a mandolin, and Tod pulled out a violin. We played some songs, Rocky's voice booming out....
I grinned, eyes glinting in the firelight.

 //*OOC ->http://forums.layonara.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=130282&limit=recent (http://forums.layonara.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=130282&limit=recent)  <-OOC*//

Good times... good times.

-Keppli

*closes the journal stuffing it in her pack, then walks through the trees with her hands in her coat pockets, humming away...*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on January 24, 2009, 10:55:46 AM

*Keppli whips out her bow, and a flurry of arrows whizz across to a distant target, the first hitting a bullseye, then the rest curving round to form a smiley face. A wolfish grin spreads, and then she straps the bow to her back and pulls out her two swords almost in one motion. She then dashes across the grass, Lythar zig-zagging round her, galloping to build up some speed.
She growls and leaps, slashing at a combat dummy, Lythar pouncing from the side. The dummy collapses to the ground, and Keppli is standing on top of it.
"Har, I think that was better than last time, eh buddy? We went a looot faster.
*she smiles* We make a great team, huh?"
Lythar barks.
Keppli's stomach growls.
"Hmm... I think it's snack time!"
Lythar wags his tail at that.
"Well it's a good thing I brought lunch! *she gets out some fresh homemade honey smoked salmon*
Mmm..."
She cuts it in half and chucks half to Lythar, and he leaps up to gobble it.
She hops off the dummy, and scratches his ears.
"Hmm... that reminds me, I should really give that lovely elveny mithril shirt thingy I won, ta someone ta borrow... I mean, it don't quite fit me yet but I'm sure I'll get ta wear it someday.
Mebbe I'll loan it ta Tod... or Ben if it don't fit him...
Better than it lying around I spose."
Lythar seems to be sniffing the ground with his snout pushing the earth.
Keppli grins, sniffing a bit and working out which way the wind's blowing. She shouts to the wolf,
"C'mon Lythar it's this way, let's go!"
And she dashes through the trees and down a hillside to a path.

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on February 01, 2009, 02:42:11 PM

*on the next page of the old journal is a cheery looking sketch of Keppli, Tod and Rocky in Vehl. It seems to be scribbled and hastily done but you can see that the two halflings are hi-  low fiving, the dwarf bursting out laughing and a man collapsed on the floor with a ale tankard half-spilled on the floor. It seems these three are up to some mischief . . .*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on March 12, 2009, 01:20:34 PM

//ooc - sorry about delay, my pc's virused, so ... borrowing someone else's ... :P

*Keppli clutches a horn, in both hands, as its a bit bigger for her than most. She runs a hand over the detail and a smile spreads over her rosy-cheeked face.
"Gala me friend... ya too good ta me" she murmurs softly. She gazes through the trees from atop a tall mound and blows into the horn*

*some time later dark green ink spots look to have dripped onto this page*

Hello journal,
Wait... I'm talking to an inanimate object aren't I?
...
Anyways, the other day I got a message from this gnome, cant recall its name.. M-m- mer- something.
And so I found myself traveling to Stone (nice place, the narrow bridge though is scaaary!) to help Gala out. I was glad to see so many of my very good friends, Rocky, Tod, Ben, Essa... um, Ferrit and Sil too I think.
Anyhow, we were helping her do some mumbo-jumbo discovering Beryl and saying how we're all gems and whatnot, I think I was daydreaming in Keppli World at that point...Never really thought I was any sort of gem really, I'm probly closer to a lil pebble.
So yeh, we were traveling through some interesting yet dark-ish caves, and I was never asked to scout.. it was always Ben or Ferrit... but well, I did it anyway! By Folian it's the only thing I'm probly useful for, if anything. At least Ben said I was 'learning' so that must be a good thing.
Oh oh! And, and at one point, there was this glowy orb thingymajiggy, and I tried to get closer to get a good view but Rocky was tugging my cloak to keep me back. Then after some chanting stuff, Gala went into the orb.. and WHOOOSH..! She became a big, walking... ROCK! And, and then, FOOOSH! She shattered..!
I was scared she was dead just then, but I firmly told myself she was alive. She had to be.
At that thought, she appeared but she was unconscious. We managed to wake her up, and I couldn't help giving her one of my bear hugs, which mighta done more harm than good!
*chuckles quietly to herself, then dabs the quill into more ink*
We got going again, Tod was at the back checking nothing followed us and I felt sorta bad that I kept trying to keep near the front all the time to be the first pair of eyes to report what was ahead.. He also fell at some point, didn't even see it happen like, but I offered a pie (as I do) in hopes it might help some. I think it did.
Aaaanyway, back to the Gala-transformation-into-whopping-big-rock-monster thingy, that happened a couple more times, I hope it wasnt too painful for her but she said it was necessary.
We made it through to the end though! Me and Rocky did a loud victory cheer while Essa was drunk on the floor, and Gala became an .. Alexandrite was it? Some sorta rank better than she was anyways, so I'm happy, she's happy, everyone's happy.... lets just hope it stays that way, for awhile anyhow.

-Keppli.

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on March 19, 2009, 01:10:44 PM

*Keppli slinks through some trees until she steps into some mist, noting the start of the swamp. She tiptoes rather exaggeratedley as if making every effort not to make a sound.
"'Bout bloody time I have a look 'ere, I said I'd help check the borders and when I say I'm'a gonna do somethin'... I mean it! I wanna help aginst the culty cult... really."She mumbles to herself as she stops crouched behind a boulder.
"Anyhow, I'm a tracker ain't I, can't let Tod do all the scouty stuff, I heard he's about so I best have a looksy huh... "
She doesn't seem to have noticed her murmurs to herself have been steadily getting louder and louder and her ears perk up at the low grunt of "Hey!"
She instinctively yells back "... What?"
She peeks around the rock and then her face falls.


"Oh cra-"*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on March 31, 2009, 12:10:20 PM

*Keppli roams the land... no surprises there.
she makes it to Hempstead and looks around for a bit and blinks, noting the tumbleweed blowing across in front of her.

Quote

*slips a note in her journal* -
              Thunder Peaks, clue from letter.must help storold
*another note is underneath..*
Hlint -Red Light, White Horn, Ft. Llast...

[/CENTER]
she gets out a crumpled piece of parchment from her pocket and starts to scribble really badly... something that must resemble a ... dragon? you can't see any scales on it oddly enough. She sticks her tongue out the side of her mouth, thinking, then writes next to it,
" Want to know where it is now... any important information on it, tell Keppli before anyone else ..!"
She tacks it up on a stone wall on the inside of the town then scurries off.

.. A merchant and a child whistle as they walk by and they notice the scruffy notice,
" ... What the hell is that weird scribble, looks like some nasty thingy an- hmm, Keppli? Well, it must be one fierce fighter or one silly fool...!" the merchant guffaws.
"O-or a heeero?" the child bounces on the stone floor.
"Don't be ridiculous sonny." the merchant replies, shaking his head and ripping off the notice before making his way.

The parchment flutters to the ground. *

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on April 22, 2009, 11:28:00 AM

*Keppli skips across the hall of Gala's house... or rather Krandor hospital now, just after Gala runs into the glowing portal in the closet with a wave. The shorty can't help making a 'whooosh' sound as it happens.
The green halfling whistles then stops at a table of biscuits which she potters over to.
She sniffs a bit, licking her lips, then looks down at the note.

Quote

Biscuits, feel free to take one!
           
             Gala.

"Okay!" A grin spreads and she scoffs one of them without hesitation, smiling childishly before making her way back out.

She pads through the thick grass, stopping to puff some Wolfwood Cut from her pipe before whipping round to eye a cow.

She moos loudly, then blinks waiting for a moment, staring fiercely. It just stares back at her then gives up the staring contest and resumes munching grass.

She grumbles then grins "Mad cows eh...I ain't bloomin' surprised Rockhead Howling Wolf... I don't know anyone else who ye'd see running for their life from farm animals ...through about three bloomin' villages" she roars out laughing, and shakes her head.*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on April 30, 2009, 02:49:12 PM

*keppli swings her legs in Hlint whistling then gets out a fresh apple pie looking at it thoughtfully
"By Folian... how in the hells did I make this thing..? All I did was chuck the appley 'n' grainey stuff in and FOOOSH! Out comes a pie. Huh, someone must have left magic pixie dust or somethin' in there, yeh that would explain it..." She blinks then takes a large bite still with the thougtful expression which suddenly turns to glowing happiness as her eyes widen surprisingly.
"Mmm..." She looks down from small tree and smiles at a mewing cat.
She gives it a broad smile "Oh hullo...heeere kitty kitty.... oh hey, you wouldn't happen to be related to that weird kitty I talked to in that evil wizard tower thingy that was surrounded by horrid gas? No? oh alright then... *she rambles on to the cat about the adventure, its eyes drooping steadily more wearily as she does*
"Oh wait I should write this down *she announces*
*she scratches onto the journal*:

'Err... what day is it today? ah, who cares. Adventure today!(again!) Saw an evil wizardy guy!
                                              also there was Rocky, Mor, Caerwyn, Jacchri, Argali and... some other person with a huge golem... ooh... smashed down the front door just as well as I could!

And... I also saw the Soul Mother..!! It was scary but I felt better because they were all around me when I got back to this world, aww, such nice friends eh?'

[/I]

*rocky squints up at her as he looks from the town path, scratches his beard thoughtfully and shouts "Lass why are yer talking to the cat?"*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 20, 2009, 08:33:09 AM

*Keppli walks through a field humming and tapping a long branch fashioned as a walking stick, she definately has the look of some sort of traveler... She flips open an ancient-looking book wrapped in leaves and string to keep it safe.*

Hello booky!
It was time for another adventure recently... *she grins* I don't know if I'll ever stop you know, I'll probly still be setting out when me hair is grey as Lythar's fur!
Anyhow, back to now... we set out to that place... hmm...Kuhl! That was the one. So there I was, dashing away towards Lor and eventually everyone came... except Tod, didn't see him anywhere which was sort of strange. Wait til tell 'im I saw a dragon...! Only this time it was dead *she sighs a bit sadly and twirls the quill in her green ink before writing again*
I was actually quite chuffed though, I got to scout up front with Caerwyn which was great, we make a really good team.
I tried my best to be helpful and at one point I spotted a nasty lookin' bunch... their swords dripped an eerie colour and they were cloaked in black. I later found out they were these "Drach", or summat. I followed them carefully, mebbe I shoulda gone back to the others but I just followed me gut instinct and hid behind trees and rocks every time they looked round suspicious. I wasn't gonna lose them now. Later Caerwyn caught up and we followed them through the trees after telling the group.

Here's where we got in a bit of a pickle!
The bad guys had travelled to where we started and began following our tracks... soon they'd be hunting us instead of us hunting them!
Luckily though we got away from them an' when we found 'em again we erm... ended up havin' to fight. oh well.
It was all very strange when we entered a forest. A piggy was frolicking between the trees when the others tried to stab it! I tried to get there first to help it but I couldn't get there in time. Then the weirdest thing happened, its wounds were oozing black... I was so confuzzled but angry at the same time.
The same sort of thing was wrong with the poor dragon called Bastion, how could they do such a thing? I understand if it was self-defense but it definately wasn't... it was poisoned, it just seems so wrong and evil I just want to punch whoever did it in the face!

We'll make this right yet *she grins determindely and gets so fired up she drops the book and a wiggly line goes down the page. "oops" she smiles and picks it up again*


Keppli *draws a leaf*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on November 30, 2009, 08:09:28 AM

*as a ray of light spills into the little room through a small window, Keppli yawns and then jumps out of bed. Seeing as the night before had been a particularly chilly one, she decided she wouldn't sleep in a tree or something this time.
At the end of the bed stood a smaller-than-usual wooden stool with what looks to be a bear toy sitting on top of it. With eyes made of buttons it sat there and you could almost feel like it was smilling at you, but you notice that it has the look as if she made this herself due to the somewhat clumsy needlework.
She walks over to the window and pushes it open to let some air in and giggles down at the cows and chickens outside as they moo and cluck.
She then bounds over to a wooden wardrobe on the side wall and flings open the door. A grin slowly spreads on her face in nostalgia at the familiar purple outfit fit and then grabs her green cloak on a peg next to it and clips it on. Whistling cheerfully she picks up a yummy looking blackberry pie which sat next to a small fireplace and a pile of logs which still had the fresh smell of pine.
Running through the door she laughs and runs into the room opposite hers grinning as ever:
"Hey Ben! I heard this great joke the other day ya gotta hear it, and oh! I got your pi-" At this moment her eyes open to an empty room and for a moment she could remember where all the furniture was and everything before seeing it empty again.
She looked a bit sad for a moment, her slighty pointed ears drooping a bit and then smiled again,
"Silly Kepp, he moved ya dope. Ya only read the letter the other day!
Oh well... he'll have to have his pie later!"
Springing down the stairs two steps at a time she made her way to the front door and just before leaving grasps her walking stick she left leaning in the corner that just looks like a branch she picked up.
"But before I do that, I gotta see how things are goin' up at the lake near home!" She says out loud to herself.
Before she even takes a couple of steps on the path a couple of barks causes her to turn round. There was her wolf, Lythar, looking at her with his amber eyes as if to say 'You're not going home without me' His eyes seemed to smile a bit.
She grinned and set out towards Whitehorn with the wolf running beside her.*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on December 15, 2009, 07:51:34 AM

*It was nightime in the woods, a lone deer grazes and lifts its head to the stars above.
... SNAP goes the sound of a twig being crushed, and the deer jerks its head towards the trees, its black eyes wide with fear. Quivering silently it watches as a large spider creeps from the darkness moving towards it and snapping the pincirs below its intimidating beady eyes.
Suddenly another spider appears  in front of the deer but strangely with glowing green eyes. It skitters forward and wrassles the oncoming spider. It's a vicious battle, the green-eyed spider wrestles it to the ground but then takes a poison jab to the side with a screech that echos into the night. The green-eyed gets up and body slams the red-eyed until its sprawling on the ground and cowardly slinks back into the dark not wanting to risk any further injuries.
The deer eyes the green-eyes for a moment before bolting off towards the rest of the herd.
As soon as it goes.... a small green-clad halfling stands in its place. She grins slightly and then coughs holds a hand to her side, plopping down on the forest floor.
Fumbling about in her pouches she pulls out a vial and drinks it all down dropping it to the floor with a clink.
"Thank ya Annwyl... Bloomin' lucky I had that on me"
She mumbles to herself smiling and the colour returns to her cheeks. Ripping some cloth with her teeth she wraps up her wound and then forages around for some fallen branches to make a campfire with.
As much as Keppli enjoyed wandering and traveling to new places to no end, she often stayed in the woods and liked to see herself as a sort of protector of sorts.

Sometime later the fire was blazing. Her bow was always close at hand and she had some various nuts and berries she's gathered on a piece of cloth beside her for later. She pulled a leaf that was resting in her cloak clasp and looked at it in her palm. She remembered with a smile the day she'd helped that poor wolf with the broken leg.... errmm...Annwyl and Xanya helped a bit too of course! She laughed merrily as she pored over her adventures before curling up next to the warm fire to sleep.*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on December 29, 2009, 10:40:07 AM

*sitting by a calm pond under the stars she pushes back some of her curly hair over her ear and writes in her forest green ink*

Written Satari Mai 21, 1459.... in the afternoon.[/I]

Dear Thistle,

I finally have a pony! A brown one! I always wanted one but I never had enough... y'know as much to ride around on him and talk to him as to just get one out of that fenced box, I hate seeing animals penned up like that.
Anyhoo, it's been around 26 years since I left our home and first visited a large town on my adventures, namely Hempstead. Since that time I've barely touched the small amount of lifesavings I had,  only on things I needed, such as boat tickets, bandages, tinder... ale... things you need out there.
It took awhile but I think it's worth it! Even if I am skint now, heh.

~Keppli.

**OOC To any who see her on the pony, you will notice that while she has a plain looking saddle (by the looks of it it seems to be carved quite well out of oak with a few leaves carved into it ornately ; she often makes things herself, even her leather armor she handstitched, mainly because she just didn't have the coin to buy some.) What seems strange to most is that there is no bridle or ropes to be found on the pony. Rather it seems she whispers in its ear, as if shes asking it to go whichever way she needs to etc.**

(http://forums.layonara.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=139552&ppuser=13062)

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on January 07, 2010, 09:41:53 AM

*sitting up a tree with webs seemingly clung to various parts of her clothes and leaves strewn through her curly hair as usual she gets out her book.*

Dear Thistle,

I've been on a another fun adventure, you know me! Never stay in one place too long.

This time I went with this group inta a big cave full of nasty spideys. There was Eleandathingymajig (duchess they call her), Dogboy, Leisa, Val, Some dwarf called Krom- ..something or other and T'orroc. Ermm... think that was it. They're a fun group to explore with though I werent too happy when that dwarf smooshed a piggy!

Anyhoo, we ventured in. The first time we went in the cave collapsed after a challenging battle with a ...humoungous spidey! I had done me insy-winsy-turn-into-a-spider-thing because those webs were really annoying when you got stuck in them, its fantastic how easy it is to get around the place when you are one!

Well lucky for us that didn't happen this time, though it werent easy either. I used up pretty much all the bandages I had left mostly on Dogboy who got poisoned by them a lot.
It seems to be every time we go in something different but exciting happens.. I mean at one point a chest WITH LEGS ran towards us. That thing was tough but worth seeing!
Another odd thing was these ratmen we saw, well lycanthropes is the proper word like. They were vicious and as my friends were trying to fight them off I charged in as Insy Winsy to help protect them. What I didn't see was when they ganged up on me from behind slashing with sharp claws. I just remember everything going dark and then when I woke up I saw Dogboy first and then when i struggled to my feet I saw the others all looking at me. Then it dawned on me why I wasnt feeling so good . . .

(//the following is the log from Keppli's sort of death scene if you like, mostly because im feeling lazy and this just describes it easier. :))

[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:00:45] Ferocious Wererat killed Keppli Quickhands
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:00:45] You are bleeding to death.
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:00:45] Keppli Quickhands is bleeding to death.
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:01:06] Keppli Quickhands: [Party] *screeches and collapses slowly, a halfling in green lies on the floor in its place*
Eleandilethessa Quil'lyn: [Party] jeez, whot wis they??
Brandin Fleetfeet: OH NO
 *T'orroc looted 31 gold pieces*
Sy'ris Valshyk casting unknown spell
*T'orroc looted 29 gold pieces*
 Leisa Margreve: [Party] Interesting
 Sy'ris Valshyk casts unknown spell
*T'orroc looted 23 gold pieces*
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:01:24] Eleandilethessa Quil'lyn: [Tell] oh no - -33 -  it
Brandin Fleetfeet: *holds her* someone do something
T'orroc uses Light Healer's Kit
Kromlek StormAxe: now oi beh needin rest loike
Brandin Fleetfeet: she got broke
 Eleandilethessa Quil'lyn: [Party] *bends down to feel for a pulse*
Sy'ris Valshyk: [Party] *shakes head* Afraid not.
Leisa Margreve: [Party] What would you like us to do?
 Brandin Fleetfeet: aww come on
 Kromlek StormAxe: oi could kick her?
 Eleandilethessa Quil'lyn uses Healer's Hug
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:01:54] Stranger : [Tell] stay htere whatever they do plse
Brandin Fleetfeet: *nods quickly* yeah that might help
Brandin Fleetfeet: come on get up
 Brandin Fleetfeet: aww come on
 Leisa Margreve: [Party] YOU do something
 Brandin Fleetfeet: oh
 Brandin Fleetfeet: I aint holy or nuttin
 Leisa Margreve uses Moderate Healer's Kit
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:02:44] Brandin Fleetfeet uses Raise Dead
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:02:44] Keppli Quickhands : Healed 100 hit points.
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:02:44] Lost Item: Soul Stone Imprinted
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:02:46] Keppli Quickhands : Healed 43 hit points.
Brandin Fleetfeet: but there
 Eleandilethessa Quil'lyn: [Party] *pushes her about a little*
 Keppli Quickhands: [Party] *coughs *
 Brandin Fleetfeet: luv! you live
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Thu Jan 07 12:02:56] Your soul will pause to reflect upon your recent passing for 14 minutes 48 seconds.
Eleandilethessa Quil'lyn: [Party] oh, she wis near deed
Brandin Fleetfeet: *dances around with her*
 Sy'ris Valshyk: [Party] *nods*
 Keppli Quickhands: [Party] What in the hells..?
 Brandin Fleetfeet: yer died! but now yer live
 Leisa Margreve: [Party] See what you can achieve when you put your mind to it
 Keppli Quickhands: [Party] I did? *blinks*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on January 18, 2010, 11:35:29 AM

Written Sunra, Febra 22, 1460

//OOC Just a note to myself so I can keep track, Keppli doesnt keep track of her age that well, only knowing vaguely how long she's lived but she is actually about 52 right now.//


The Fantabulous Dragon-Slaying, Boat-sailing, Desert-crossing, Centaur-greeting, Cow-herding and Rope-climbing Adventure...! As told by.. me![/I]*she scrawls in curly writing making it stand out*


Anyhoo, let's get ta the story, I hope you're ready ta hear this Thistle....[//ooc; Thistle is meant to be Keppli's father who was killed a long time ago, her journal for those who havent read it before, is basically meant to be a way of her telling her adventures to her dad.//]

It all started off at Hilm Castle. A group of us got together to find out more about the dragon cult, last time we'd broke out some prisoners, one of them we came to know as Taj. Now we were off to find a dragon... wait ...thats probably jsut me. Other way round. The others were hoping NOT to see one... heh.
Trouble looked pretty annoyed the guard found out where we were off to then, an' I dont blame the guy. We were getting asked if we had permision or something to go explore... blah blah blah. So then the guard got really mad and exploded with:
"Sir....you maybe not be a citizen of this nation but you are here and under our laws while doing so...this action takes place from our borders therefore you will acquese to our wishes or you will be escorted immediately from Hilm...do I make myself clear???
*is staring straight at Trouble then yells* GUARDS! *looks to Trouble* Your last chance Sir.... *numerous guards begin to converge on the courtyard*"

Um, yeh, but dont worry, nobody got chucked in prison... not on THIS adventure anyway! At that we were off, they asked if we needed anything afore we set off, though I never did see any pie from them!
As we made our way through the lands in search of a boat the faint path seemed to go down the hillside and the river was flowing down.  The river seemed to bend west further down the hill, and to that direction I smiled towards a forest, covered in a mist of white fog.
All of a sudden..... WHUMP! A big boulder wallops someone in the head. We had ta fight our way though these big rock things. Eventually we did find our way down to the beach where a sailor was waiting. He told us we had half an hour before the boats would set out. I was near the back of the group and while the group chatted quietly, I heard over the crashing waves what sounded like horses approaching from the east. Ears perking up and turning round slowly I said to the others "Err... you guys hear horsies?"
I aint sure anyone else heard it because they all looked at me all of a sudden. Some started yelling to get themselves... and me, heh, onto the boats. I saw three of them in the distance and now the others noticed too.

But the story has a twist..!
They weren't horses... they were half-man, half-horse..
Centaurs from the Great Oak. At that point I felt really reeeeallly small and I just had to bow to them but being clumsy and not used to it I almost fell on me face. I bet they thought I was a right idiot.
Couldn't make out half what they was saying sometimes though, they were speaking the nonsense that that Admorin does....  y'know like 'Time is like a leaf unfurling after a summer shower and embracing both cool and warmth for life' Thought ya might like that saying though Thistle, riddles were always something you liked. Sounds fancy like but I dont get it, why not just say what you mean? Still, nice folk I reckon.
Anyways, they didnt seem too happy and I doubt I was even noticed by them but I managed to pipe up as they turned to go : "We're erm... on your side, at least I know I am.."

Next up- the boat trip! You know how I love those. Thought I might even get ta see some sea monsters this time!
Hopping up to a high point on the boat I looked out across the sea, the others were down below on the main deck. Or so I thought until I jumped at a voice next to me, it was Dogboy leaning on the railings, hadn't even noticed he was there ! I was sorta glad he was though, he's starting to become another good friend so I decided to give him my last slice of cherry pie (Har, why I did I have no idea) though it was probly just as well, poor fella said he hadn't had any pie for ages!
As time went by it started to get very misty.. and a dark shape passed the sun... it was a Dragon!!
Dogboy dashed back down saying to me "right.. come on luv we need to get down low... that thing might very well carry us off into the sky".
Thing is though, they mighta been joking earlier about giving me ta the dragon for breakfast, what they didnt get is that I WOULD be bait if it saved their backsides! 'Besides', I thought as I watched him rush to Angela, 'how will she save you from a dragon?'

Gritting my teeth I stayed up where I was, there wont be a safe place on the ship, whatever we did it still had the upper hand and maybe if I could distract it ....... I think I heard someone say 'dont do it' over the noise. Huh, mighta just been me.

Another few mintues passed ; SCREECH! ROAR! the Dragon plunged out of the mist and appeared as if it was about to try and land on the ship....but instead it beated its wings and hovered above the ship, just staring at us.
Then it flew to the east.

The battle werent over yet though, and drachs were dropped onboard. Running over to the railing seeing the frenzy that was going on I loosed some arrows as fast as I could from above at them. Luckily when it was all over Gala was there to help any of us who were hurt, I'm just glad we were all still standing on two feet!

As we traveled across the desert, I stopped daydreaming about the dragons as soon as Dogboy ran to us yelling he'd seen a mottled gold one. I thought maybe it was Yog'ol-whats-their-face - The golden emerald, but some shook their head at that. I gave him a thumbs up grinning then looked around for it myself!

The next chapter of the tale aint so interersting ... umm...
I cant believe how they'd have got on without a tracker y'know? Upon discovering a pile of cow dung (wow) I had ta convince them it really was cow poop, I mean come on..! Could I be any more sure?! I just wanted ta move on, it was like a week old and stunk real bad... yuck....

After fighting our way through many drachs in the desert we came across an valley filled with old ruins.
Slinking into a cave, swords and bows and spells at the ready, expressions tense, we found....
...
... their beds.

Haha, after awhile us explorers did find the right way though a secrety door, cool aint it.
I dashed in before anyone cold say another word and soon they were trying to catch up to me after I heard behind me Story suggesting they should maybe try to, hah!

Finally we found it, the big gold dragon!
I stood there and said "Take me but dont hurt my friends..." And the majestic but powerful creature swooped me up in its talons, ascending through a hole in the ceiling which let down rays from the sun...I looked down on them with a tear and told them to run, just run...!

No, not really.


I stood there for a moment with wide eyes... I didn't wanna hurt it like but when I took a step closer it whirled its head in my direction with fierce eyes and blasted at me with its fiery breath. With a very un-hero-like yelp I rolled on the ground to put out the flames singing my cloak and sprang back to my feet nocking my arrow with a growl. No more 'mister-nice-guy' now! Or uhh... miss-nice-halfer.

In the end we did slay the dragon,
aint sure if thats good or not, but it was sure a hell of a fun trip.
But what I really wanna know though Thistle....
Is how the story ends!

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on January 22, 2010, 07:46:42 AM

Written Sunra, Junar 15, 1460

*she writes in a shaky hand which looks very odd on the next page of her now quite long book of adventures...*

I saw her... again, for the sixth time now *the ink trails and blots of ink appear on the page while she thinks*

Aint much that makes me stand still for a moment and think what I'm doing but she scares me and I was really hoping I wouldnt see her again...

I spose I had it comin' ta me wandering around aimlessly! I thought nothing could stop me traveling and exploring but mebbe....
Oh put a sock in it Keppli! Don't give up, that aint like you!
She aint gonna get me yet, sorry Longstrider but I still have so many places to see, things ta do, people to talk to...!

*with her usual wolfish grin she slams the book shut and gets up starting to run but starts hacking and coughing then decides to walk a bit slower until she recovers a bit more...*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on January 25, 2010, 10:57:54 AM

*Keppli gripped her shortswords tighter as she peered up at a big brute of a woman with a sly-looking grin of horrible teeth , a worn leather apron and a pungent smell of her rashers filled the air.

... Grendola Pigstrotter.

Hefting a fearsome looking axe that looked a lot like a meat cleaver, she had asked Kepp for a duel in Vehl's own arena, to test her cleaver out.

Keppli gulped then fell into a sort of combat stance as they both stood at either end of the battlefield.
She could clearly hear the tense battle music booming from a jukebox near the entrance and sweat beaded down her face.

Then they both charged towards each other roaring, Gren swung her cleaver in an arc but Keppli managed to duck and weave underneath narrowly missing the blow and  swiped at the butcher's side. The halfling grinned slightly but peering down at her with a snort like a bull she punched Keppli in the stomach so she flew across the room landing hard on her back.
With a groan like a child whos just been asked to wash up, she sat up only to see the butcher coming back at her and before she could get to her feet she crossed her swords in an 'x' shape to stop the cleaver hurtling down on her. With a kick she push her back a little and backflipped up. It didn't work very well since she didnt have enough weight behind her to push back a big woman like Gren and took a few cuts and slashes before getting out her bow and firing an arrow at the butchers shoulder.
Grendola the bull snorted, her eyes going bloodshot and she charged after the halfling... who erm... *coughs* ran away looking over her shoulder every now and then trying to place another shot.

"YOUSE STAY STILL SO I CAN HIT YOU!!" Grendola bellowed.


........ *

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on February 01, 2010, 04:20:37 PM

*sitting against a rock about the same size as her, she peers towards the roots and shrubs that run and entwine into the wilderness that starts at the edge of the Whitehorn forest, looking a bit of a scruff as usual and an oaken pipe hanging out the side of her mouth with a magical-looking green smoke puffing out of it smelling of woodfires and apples...
She seems to be eyeing the trees towering not so far away.. and her deep green eyes seem to almost flicker with suspicion, fear almost, an odd sight to any who might see her off the path near Palden Lake.

"Hells... I wonder if the forest spirits will ever let me visit home again. I mean, they said they were gonna turn me *gulps* inta a goon...

Y'know, when they started doing the spooky voice *she wiggles her fingers appropiately* I couldn't help but think it sounded familiar.... eh, it's probly just me. "

*she sighs a bit before bounding over to the druids at the lake to see how the curing procedure is going*


//ooc... only a few will get this, not naming any names :)

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on February 02, 2010, 07:30:40 AM

Written Threas, Decilar 12, 1460



*in big script, the letters spaced apart quite a bit like a child would write, is the title on the page:*

Keppli's High-coo....!!

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A halfing explored,
thought 'what is round this corner?'
MUNCH MUNCH MUNCH - she's lunch!!


-by Kepp :)


*scribbles excitedly a load of doodles underneath...*

//ooc- this just proves why she could never be a bard...
but even though the haiku follows the 5,7,5 beats... as a player i'm trying to purposely make it bad to rp it right ;) im not really rubbish at writing heh

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on February 08, 2010, 08:04:09 AM

"Pass us another ale will ya Salles... ta."
 
*she sits on a stool at the Scamp's Mug grabbing the metal tankard by its oversized handle. In fact, the whole bloody thing was oversized, she thought to herself with a wolfish grin as she gulped some down. You wouldn't think by looking at her that she could handle the drink... but you'd be wrong!*

*Salles the barkeep carries on rubbing another.. more soapy tankard with a tea-towel after plonking an ale on the counter yet again with a heavy sigh.
"Miss... yer really should watch yourself the rate yer downing that stuff." he says seemingly a little concerned "Not that I'm complaining .. long as yer keep paying."*

*Keppli roars a laugh at that*
"pfft...! I can handle ish." *hiccups*
*she pulls out a dagger and the barkeep narrows his eyes suspiciously for a moment then just raises a brow as she starts to sag to one side almost toppling off the stool before she steadies herself.*
"Sho. I was with the girls, we all got one of dese see. *wiggles it up in the air grinning with a flourish as she begins the story*
An we goes to find some mage who gone poof, and some woman with silvery hair *burps*
When we come out the blue temple, we shee her hiding in bushes *laughs louder slurping some more ale* Then when she come out... she looks like Zan-yah... *says slowly obviously getting more drunk by the minute*
Funny huh. Maybe they cloned her. Maybe its a trick. But no! *dramatic pause* Wash her long lost twin. Weren't nice shough, ran off and we chased her for ages...
Heh, but we have a tracker wif us *winks quite obviously*... sho she has no chance...!
*with a sort of daydream but foolish fixed grin she falls to the floor with a thud, the remainder of drink trickling in a mini river across the floor and the stool rolling to the side.*


*with another sigh Salles moves to mop up the floor
" They don't pay me enough for this job... "

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on February 15, 2010, 03:52:10 AM

*keppli grits her teeth and fires a flurry of arrows at an archery target at Wolfswood. Many hit the centre and some even split down the middle where they land in the exact same spot! It looks like she's been up for most of the night before... doing all sorts of 'training'.*

"Ain't long now... they're gonna test me in some way. Hopefully... this lone wolf will get ta join a small pack. Might be nice ta be in the pack again, and much as I like ta think I can take care of my home myself... I'd do a lot better in a team."

*she pulls out two swords, once blazing in an orange glow, the other crackling with sparks surrounding it. Roaring like some sort of animal she leaps to a combat dummy working together with her big wolf beside her as they duck, weave and slash at it almost in unison.*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on February 19, 2010, 11:38:20 AM

*Keppli walks down the cobbled floor in Hempstead looking down at the floor as she walks. She lifts her head slowly as the Angel's shop comes into view and stops as she comes opposite to the door. Turning to face it a moment she just stares at it before sniffling and pulling something out behind her cloak...
She puts what appears to be a glass bottle near to the entrance...  On the label is a simply drawn smiley face and in childish writing the words "Keppli's Wacky Whiskey".

"There ya go mate... " Cranes her neck looking up then wipes a tear before making her way... some sobbing sounds can be heard as she walks away..*

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on February 26, 2010, 03:04:39 PM

It was tense inside the Lucindite temple.
Too tense. The air was thick with it.

Frent stood across the rooms from them in his blue attire, his eyes narrowed seriously as he stared over at the Battle Sisters. Next to him, a wisened old looking mage, who had the musty smell of parchment clung to him.

"Ah...the wayward lady thieves" he mused.

Keppli felt the anger grow and blaze inside her like a raging fire. She couldn't believe it. She'd come back to save the day, give back the cord and scoot.

Didn't look like things were going to go so easily.
The claustrophobic feelings of being inside a building with guards at every door were enough to create feelings of unease in her mind as it was. It didn't take much from there for the usual cheerful and jokey halfling to turn to her other side, her bad temper...

Frent was holding his hand out for the cord.
Keppli clutched it tighter and shook her head. She wasn't going to hand it over until they took the hocus pocus OFF her friends.
But then something happened that she didnt expect. They started to shout for her to just hand over the cord... Keppli felt confused, she was trying to help them! Save them and, and save Xanya's sister soon too! She had mentally promised she would!
Why are they suddenly on Frent's side? She quickly felt like a wild animal that was slowly being cornered... she didnt like it at all.

When a cornered animal becomes angry and scared...

It lashes out.



The mage started casting a spell...
Next thing she knows, her eyelids slowly flutter open, to see Ygraine above her, running. She was being carried like a small sack. She moved her head a bit and saw Xanya as a bear roaring in sheer anger while the others went after her....

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on March 04, 2010, 11:05:34 AM

Keppli sits in a forest hugging the Wolfswood cloak with a sniff, with the look of a child thats just been re-united with its teddy bear...

Getting up with a half-grin and swinging it on round her shoulder she walks around near the borders on her 'patrol'. She likes to think she can protect the woods, though is more likely to land herself in more trouble... again. Through all her journeys and adventures and all these challenges she sets herself ...she's always trying to prove herself...! And doesn't do too well at admitting when she has a defeat.

"Pfft, I was just unlucky *laughs* I'll show 'em..! I really am good at archery."

She grins walking round her hands behind her head... and her head in the clouds most likely.

"Hah. What I didn't tell them is I was aiming at an acorn in a farway tree...!"

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on March 25, 2010, 10:18:19 AM

*Some stick-figures to represent people is on the next page of the journal.*

The Vampire Searching Party!

http://forums.layonara.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=141052&ppuser=13062

Another day... another adventure! And wow, I saw Q, thought I was seeing ghosts, I've been thinking that guy was dead for years!

Title: Re: The Life Of Keppli Quickhands
Post by: Kenderfriend on April 06, 2010, 09:26:22 AM

*Hopping off the brown pony as she reaches Hlint, she runs down the path excitedly. The Morrison's Ranger uniform of greens and browns flops and waggles as she runs, the trouser legs trailing behind, the cloak trailing even further. So much so it could be a Royal Carpet!
The sleeves wiggle in the air as they reach far past where her arms stop and she trips in mid-skip, the cheesy grin on her face crashing slap-bang into the ground, looking utterly, utterly ridiculous. Some giggles and she's up again, convinced she's leading the other rangers in the army.*