Bk1: Ch3: Pg9
Gus: Our little friend took quite a punch. I thought that monster had killed her for sure. And yet, there's not a mark on her. Curious.
Arayanna: Yes, her ability to heal is quite remarkable.
Gus: Indeed.
Arayanna: Well... any suggestions on how we should proceed?
Ryder: Shall we continue, m'lady?
Maeye: Yes. Are you alright?
Ryder: Yes. We are fine.
Maeye: Good. I would hate it if you were harmed because of my foolishness.
Ryder: I saw a brave woman seeking vengeance for a murdered loved one. I saw no foolishness.
Maeye: Thank you, Sir Ryder.
2a.
Gus: I suggest we start by asking him some questions.
Arayanna: You left one alive. Excellent.
2b.
Ryder: Time to start talking, friend.
3a.
Gus and Ryder: Dilloch!
Dilloch: Gus? Ryder? What are you guys doing here?
Ryder: Rescuing damsels in distress. What are you doing here, Dilloch?
Dilloch: Working.
4a.
Gus: Working? Are you in the kidnapping business these days, Dill?
Dilloch: Things didn't start out like that. It was just another job at first. Wen'del heard about this job defending an archaeological expedition into the mountains. The pay was good and it seemed like easy enough work so we signed on.
Gus: Wait, Wen is here too?
Dilloch: Not any more. The man that hired us. Kerrick Tahr, he was very pleased when we found this place. We helped him do some excavating and he shared out some loot. It all seemed legitimate at first.
Dilloch: But then things went bad quickly. Soon after we settled in, the Minox showed up and Tahr went crazy. He swore he would kill any of us if we tried to leave.
Dilloch: After Tahr started kidnapping women, Wen made a break for it. Two days later, one of the Minox brought back Wen's head.
5a.
Gus: Cut him loose, Ryder.
Dilloch: We've all been too afraid to step out of line since they killed poor Wen. Well, some of us. There are plenty of bastards here that don't really care where they stick their sword, if you take my meaning.
5b.
Arayanna: Dilloch, what does Jerrick Tahr do with the women he abducts?
Dilloch: I do not know, my lady. But once they go into his provate chambers they never emerge again. I have heard things from inside his chambers, though. Terrible, unnatural things...
Arayanna: Thank you, Dilloch. You have been most helpful. Could you give us a minute to confer?
6a.
Arayanna: This sounds like it could get a bit more dangerous than we thought. Shall we press on?
Ryder: I'm in.
Gus: I say we finish this.
Maeye; Definitely.
Arayanna: Alright then.
6b.
Gus: How many more guards should we expect to encounter?
Dilloch: Human? Everyone else is asleep and the barrack is on the other side of the compound. But only the gods know what manner of beasts Tahr has at his command.
Gus: Sounds ilke we could use all the swords we can get. Care to join us>
7.
Dilloch: Might as well. If you fail to kill Tahr he'll be after the rest of us anyway. Besides. I owe Wen'del.
Ryder: It will be good to fight alongside you again, mu friend.
Gus: Aye.
Maeye: Thank you, Dilloch.
Talk about good luck that the one they spared was an old friend (just hope they he isn’t one of those bastards)
I was going to name him Ploht D’Vise, but I thought that would be too obvious.
I’ve just read through the archives, and wanted to let you know how much I’m enjoying the story, characters, and the incredible artwork. This webcomic is great!
Thank you!! I am very glad you are enjoying the comic. And welcome to our community! Please feel free to join in any conversations. 🙂
Love, love, love the voting incentive!!! No wonder that little red number ended up on the floor on New Year’s. 😀 Arayanna is stunning, the red lace against her pale skin with her dark hair is a delicious combination. And then to top it off with strappy shoes, that was the perfect finishing touch. Can you tell I like it? 😛
I don’t know…not quite convinced you liked it. 😛
I am very glad you enjoyed it. It was your request afterall. 😀
So we have you to thank for the invotive? o_O
Thank you thankyouthankyou 😀
Mhh yes indeed, it seems to be a little dangerous, to give him so soon a sword in his hand.
Well, if anything, our gang is a little dangerous (and foolhardy). 🙂
Gus and Ryder know him, whether that means they actually trust him will remain to see (if they have any sense they will at least be keeping an eye on him)
Heya friends! Just wanted to check in as we have been super busy at Prentil Studios lately. We have been working hard on some new stuff and we will have a very exciting announcement coming soon!
The next page is coming along fine and will be out by this weekend. Just a little bit more storyline and conversation and then another big fight!
Well friends, I am going to need one more day to finish the page. I had to create some new models for this one, and had to build some things from scratch and all that took longer than anticipated. All critters and models are created and assembled. Just 4 more panels to render and then finishing touches, so I am confident I will have the page up tomorrow night. Thanks for your patience!!