Host SM_Darlene says:
Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

Thanks to CMO Sovok's healing powers, XO Kerst was revived and devised a plan for the crew to don the dead black guard's armor and have the remaining mystic warriors of Socora's army chase the crew over the castle drawbridge into the castle.

The crew is sitting on their horses inside the castle courtyard.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant JG. Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as CEO Lieutenant JG. Rick Spicer
Pablo Delsoglio as TO Lieutenant JG. Bailey

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Socora, Black Guard Leader, Servant

Host SM_Darlene says:
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CMO_Sovok says:
::Sits uneasy on his horse::

Host Socora says:
::Spins around on her horse, looking around::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Reins in horse, wonder what the Black Guard leader is going to do::

TO_Bailey says:
::Getting his balance on the horse:: Self: Easy, horse, easy...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Pats the horse's neck and looks around the courtyard, her tail twitching nervously::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The courtyard is busy with black guards in all preparedness.  Some are donning their armor, some are sitting on their horses, and some are forming into columns of two....

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Glances at his crew, then the black guard leader, then the warriors in the courtyard::

Host Socora says:
::Moves her horse over next to the XO and whispers:: XO: I do not like this...looks around...I do not yet see the wizard.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Dismounts and whispers:: Socora: That’s good, right?  We don't want to run into him, do we?

CEO_Spicer says:
::Doesn't like the situation::

Host Socora says:
::Watches as the XO dismounts:: XO: Be careful.  ::Moves her horse away from the XO and the rest of the group::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Gets off of his horse::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Moves his horse next to Socora:: Socora: Hiding?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Pretends to check his horse’s hooves as he glances around the courtyard looking for a good way into the castle::

Host Socora says:
::Doesn't look at the CEO but whispers:: CEO: Perhaps....

TO_Bailey says:
::Whispers to the CTO/CMO:: CTO/CMO: I don't like this and the odds are certainly against us, don't you think?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to the TO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Black Guard Leader> ::Turns and moves his horse towards the XO::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Watches the Black Guard Leader approach.  Pretends he's found something on one of the horse’s hooves::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Gulps::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Black Guard Leader> XO: Have your men tend to their horses then report back.

TO_Bailey says:
::Dismounts very slowly. Once on the ground he stands next to his horse with his right paw ready to grab his sword::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Keeps his eye on Socora not completely trusting her::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Snaps to something like attention:: Black Guard Leader: Yes, Sir.

Host Socora says:
::Dismounts and leads her horse towards the stable::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Turns to team:: ALL: You heard him, attend to your mounts!  We want them in top shape!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sighs and slides off her horse, pretends to look it over::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Dismounts and follows Socora closely::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods::

TO_Bailey says:
::Nods in agreement::

Host Socora says:
::Shouts in a deep male voice:: Crew: To the stables!  ::Leads her horse::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Brings up the rear with his horse in tow as they head into the stables::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Follows Socora with her horse::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew follow Socora's lead and enter the stables.  Most of the horses and black guards have gone...the stable is fairly empty.

TO_Bailey says:
::Steps on horse "residual":: Self: Here we go again...

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Enters the stables::

Host Socora says:
::Leads her horse into a stall then waves her staff.  In a flash her armor is gone and she is in her regular animal skin attire::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Leads his horse into a stall::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Whispers:: CTO: I need a quick recon, any other ways out of here. Preferably into the castle.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Bailey: Bailey, watch the door.

Host Socora says:
::Peers out of the safety of the stall.  Seeing no one around except the crew she ventures out:: XO: We must get inside the castle.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: We also need a diversion I think.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir. ::Nods and moves to the door, still trying to remove the "thing" from his feet::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Pile some straw into a far corner and prepare to start a small fire.

Host Socora says:
::Nods to the XO:: XO: I can provide that....

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to the XO and begins to search the stable::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Helps the CEO with the straw::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Checks for matches:: XO: Perhaps Bao could start it easier.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: We need to work together.  What diversion are you thinking?

CEO_Spicer says:
::Piles up some straw in the corner::

Host Socora says:
XO: Well, if you're going to start a fire make sure you get the horses out first....

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: We'll leave the stall open, so the horse can run out.  That will add to the confusion.

Host Socora says:
XO: I am going to find the wizard.  You take care of the Kurum.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: Any hints on where the Kurum are or how to find them?

TO_Bailey says:
::Sniffs in the air, as his bear instincts take over.  :: Self: So far... so good...

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, I recommend that one of us stay with Socora.

Host Socora says:
::Turns to look back at the XO:: XO: Dungeons.  ::Walks stealthily out of the stable headed for the castle::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: Take the guard with you. You might need the muscle in case the wizard isn't alone.

Host Socora says:
XO: No.  I can move quicker alone.  I can handle myself.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Returns:: XO: Sorry nothing

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: I don't trust Socora. She is being too evasive. I recommend that I follow her.

TO_Bailey says:
::Moves two meters ahead from the door:: Self: All quiet in this front.  ::Moves back near the door::

Host Socora says:
::Grips the glowing amulet and moves towards the castle::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Grumbles under her breath:: Self: I don't like this

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: No, whatever her beef with the wizard, ours is with the Kurum.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Shakes his head:: CTO: I agree.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Flame on, we need a fire in this straw pile of Spicer’s.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: All of the black guard have now left the courtyard.  The courtyard is empty.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Rolls her eyes and torches the pile of straw::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO: Make sure the horse's stalls are open, we want them to be able to bolt when the fire starts!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A fiery ball of fire flies forth from the CTO's hand, hitting the pile of straw.  A large fire begins to engulf the stables.  The horses bolt for the door.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Now everybody, out the back!

CEO_Spicer says:
::Moves through the back::

TO_Bailey says:
::Sees the fire and steps aside the door to make way::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Rolls out the back door::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Quickly scoots toward the back::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: OUT! OUT! OUT!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The fire is now burning through the roof of the stables however no one is around to put out the fire as all the black guard have left the castle.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Exits the back of the stable moving quickly towards the castle.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Follows the XO::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Trots next to the XO: You think this'll worrrrk?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Three castle servants can be seen walking around a corner of the castle.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Rushes the servants::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: One of the castle servants suddenly turns and runs back towards the stables shouting, "FIRE!  FIRE IN THE STABLES!"

Host XO_Kerst says:
Servant: Alert the castle!  Fire in the stables!

TO_Bailey says:
::Moves with the rest of the group::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Servant> ::Looks at the black guard then takes off in a rush for the servant's entrance::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Follow him!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sighs and runs after the servants::

TO_Bailey says:
::Sees the servants and hurries up::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Servant> ::Enters the servant's entrance and shouts as he rushes into the main castle::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Enters the servant’s entrance, glances around::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Follows the XO::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: We better go in with caution, Sir, this could turn into an ambush.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Self: I still don't like this.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: We need to find a way down, look for stairs.  But do not get separated.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: There! ::Points to the left::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Good work, everybody down we go. Look sharp and remember who we're up against!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: There is a large wooden door in a small alcove to the left.

TO_Bailey says:
::Hears the CEO and watches to the left::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Slowly opens the wooden door and looks around:: XO: All Clearrr.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Good, Bailey you're on point!

CEO_Spicer says:
::Thinks: Glad Bailey gets all the sh** jobs::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The stairwell of stone steps leading down to the dungeons is dark and musty, lit only by torches jabbed into the walls.

TO_Bailey says:
::Moves ahead:: Self: Stairs again!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sniffs:: Self: I rrrreally don't like this.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Down we go....

CMO_Sovok says:
::Follows Bao:: CTO: Once again.. I second that..

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sound of water dripping echoes in the stairwell.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Remember, try not to make eye contact, we aren't lugging your statue back.

TO_Bailey says:
::Hears the CTO’s remark:: CTO: You are right. ::Goes down the stairs ::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Sir, hear that sound?

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Yeah, watch your step.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew descend deep into the dungeons.  The deeper they go, the mustier it smells and the darker it gets.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: ::Raises an eyebrow:: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sneezes::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew finally reach the bottom of the stairs.  Ahead is a dark corridor.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Wonders why all dungeons have to be dark, damp and musty.  Is there an evil codebook somewhere that spells these things out?::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Quietly:: ALL: Okay, Looks like the lights ends here.  Everybody grab a torch, unless you can see in the dark.

TO_Bailey says:
::Sees the corridor:: XO: Sir, there's a corridor ahead.  ::Grabs the torch:: I can't see the end of it.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Blinks as her pupil’s dilate::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stays silent::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: I'm fine, Sirrr, want me to lead?

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Can you see in that ::Points:: darkness?

TO_Bailey says:
::Makes an effort to see something beyond his nose in the dark::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: It's not a prrroblem, Sirrr.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Okay, you scout ahead, we'll wait here.  If you get into trouble, yell and we'll come running.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO/TO/CEO: We'll wait here as Bao scouts the corridor.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods in the darkness::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sighs and moves slowly ahead into the corridor::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Be careful and don't take too long.

TO_Bailey says:
::Takes a deep breath trying to perceive something in the air::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The corridor walls are lined with crude stone blocks.  It is cold, dark and musty.  The CTO moves stealthily and quickly.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Twitches her tail as she walks, her ears perked for danger::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Sits down and waits::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: At the end of the corridor there is another wooden door.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Be prepared, we still might get visitors from up above. Remember Socora is somewhere up there.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Stops at the door and looks around, steps back a few feet:: XO: Just anotherrr doorrr.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Hear anything beyond it?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Some kind of strange chanting can barely be heard beyond the door.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Steps forward again and puts her ear to the door, gulps and walks back to the group:: XO: Some kind of chanting. I think this is it.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Well, it looks like we have no other option, we're going to have to go in, and we will have to fight!

TO_Bailey says:
XO: At least, I think they don't expect us to show up from this corridor.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Stands up::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to the XO and flexes her paws::

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: True, and I doubt they're expecting light, so we may have surprise on our side!

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir.. ::Stands up and grabs his shield and sword::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Okay, here’s the plan, Bailey, you have point, bust through the door, then step to the right, out of the way. Spicer, Bao, you next through, blast everyone and everything.  Sovok, we're next.  Also, we'll be carrying torches so the rest of you can see.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: XO: Understood.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir... ::Moves to the second wooden door::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Warms up his power and feels it flowing through his veins::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Waiting for your orders, Sir.  ::Prepares for his "big entrance"

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to the XO:: XO: I'm rrready.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: One more thing, these guys can turn us to stone with the gaze, so don't look at them.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Use your shield as a mirror and shoot over your shoulders.

TO_Bailey says:
::Feel his heart beating strongly::

CEO_Spicer says:
All: Stay behind me cause I am going to blast everything in front of me with my eyes closed.

TO_Bailey says:
XO/CEO: Understood.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Feels her tail fluff up and moves her shield in front of her::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: That’s why Bailey’s stepping out of the way once the doors open!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Turns around and looks behind him at the group in his shield:: ALL: Like this.  Everybody ready?

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Ready!

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Ready!

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: Ready!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Rrrready!

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: GO! GO! GO!

TO_Bailey says:
::Blasts the door and moves ahead:: Self: ARRRGGGGH……

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Charges forward with a growl::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Torch in one hand, shield in other, moves down hallway::

TO_Bailey says:
::Moves to the right::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Follows the second wave::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Steps through the door eyes closed blasting freezing ice in front of him followed by lightning::

Host SM_Darlene says:
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