All Shall Fade

[Ellesar]

"Just a slash on the arm from that orc's blade." Rica said as she moved so that she was directly in front of Isi.

 

[cyberwing]

Isi stopped and something seemed to change in her countenance. She calmed down and held her hands out. "Put your hands on mine so I can find you, I am blind but if I have your hands I can try to feel what I can do... without the herbs though... it probably won't be much." Isi told her somewhat apologetically.

 

[Ellesar]

Rica put her hands on Isi's and said, "I'll be grateful for whatever you can do." Pain shot through her arm again and she grimaced slightly.

 

[cyberwing]

"Is there water anywhere, at least we should wash this out." Isi prayed diligently asking to take Rica's pain. She could feel the other young woman's pain and distress. When she reached the wound area she knew it was a bad cut.

Finding some water she rinsed the wound. Isi reached down to her dress and ripped the bottom of her gown to make a bandage from it. She wound it tightly around the area applying pressure so the bleeding would stop.
"I need herbs or I can not do much more my friend. Do you know where we are? Are there flowers or woods nearby where I might search some things out?" Isi asked. It would be painfully slow going on her hands and knees to find herbs but it might be Rica's only chance. She had to do something before the wound got infected.

 

[Ellesar]

"We're in one of the villages in Rohan." Rica replied, looking around at the ravaged village. She sighed softly and said, "I can't see any patches of flowers right around where we're at, but there may be some elsewhere... Or maybe some of the surviving villagers could have some that we could trade for..." She reached over to where her sword was laying and quickly cleaned it off on a bare patch of grass so that she could re-sheath it once she was on her feet.

 

[Paladin Dave]

(( http://christianforums.com/t2591269-lord-of-the-rings-ii-8.html It's not a real OOC, but what used to be the OOC for this old RPG has turned into a chat thread of sorts))

All noticed the stranger's appearance, but none could take the time to acknowledge him. Ruber danced around the orcs' feet, snarling and snapping as viciously as a starving warg, as his owners fought valiantly. They seemed to be holding their own however tenuously, but then more creatures poured over the hillside, tipping the balance against the siblings. As Thom turned to parry another blow, he stepped in a shallow hole and fell with a cry.

"Thom!" Mary turned to the stranger on horse back and pointed. "Save my brother!" Even as she did, Thom ordered the soldier to take his sister away.

((Crap; I swear I responded to this at one point.))

"No one's going anywhere but these FILTH!" Burn yelled back to the peasants as his horse reared back and kicked in the head of a challenging orc. "Flee to a safer part of the village, but we need everyone to stand and fight who can! Those of us who die will do so that it will be us instead of everyone!"

 

[cyberwing]

Isi's head hurt, she was filthy, her dress was torn, she had multiple minor cuts and bruises from her rough treatment by the orcs. She wanted to help Rica but couldn't do much since she had no herbs. She had no staff so she held her arms out in front of her and took cautious steps to try to keep from bumping into anyone or anything. Isi was frustrated and trying not to remember her treatment at the hands of the orcs. Isi shivered involuntarily and shoved the memories far away. Survival was still not assured if these orcs were still around. Isi thought she smelled an herb flower that would help Rica. It was the right time of year for it to be blooming. Isi sniffed the air again.

 

[Ellesar]

Rica watched as Isi took a few tentative steps and then stood up and walked over to the other woman. "Can I help you with anything?" she offered softly.

 

[cyberwing]

Isi blushed beneath the layer of dirt. "I am afraid I do... being blind makes it very difficult to get around. I smell some flowers that might be of help, over there. It would speed things up considerably if you could take me over there without me falling over anything... or anyone..."

"Look for tiny purple blooms on a tall green stem with dark green leaves," Isi directed her.

 

[Ellesar]

"Okay." Rica said as she gently took Isi's arm and led her over to the nearby patch of flowers. Once they arrived, she released Isi and then knelt down to look at the flowers closely. Finding the one that Isi had specified, she looked up at Isi and asked, "Which part do you need?"

 

[cyberwing]

"The leaves... pick a leaf and let me smell it. To make sure..." Isi replied and held out her hand facing a direction slightly off.

 

[Ellesar]

Rica only nodded, forgetting that the other woman couldn't see her, and picked one of the leaves from the plant and said, "Here you go," as she gently placed it in Isi's outstretched hand.

 

[cyberwing]

Isi carefully tore the leaf and smelled it. "Yes! This is it! Here chew this leaf up, it will be slightly bitter but better that than infection from that wound. Nip some of the flowers too, they are very good for tea and you should have some."

 

[Ellesar]

Rica took the leaf back from Isi and just stared at it for a few moments before putting it into her mouth and chewing. Grimacing at the slightly bitter taste, she forced herself to continue chewing, knowing that it would help her. She had also turned her attention back to the flowers and carefully removed some of the buds. "What should I do with these buds?" she asked curiously.

 

[cyberwing]

"Do you have a pocket? I'm afraid mine are rather... torn..." Isi looked quite forlorn.

 

[Ellesar]

"Yes, I do." Rica said as she stood up and gently pocketed the buds. She then looked over at Isi, unsure of what to do now. "So..." she said somewhat hesitantly.

 

[Locket]

((Crap; I swear I responded to this at one point.))

"No one's going anywhere but these FILTH!" Burn yelled back to the peasants as his horse reared back and kicked in the head of a challenging orc. "Flee to a safer part of the village, but we need everyone to stand and fight who can! Those of us who die will do so that it will be us instead of everyone!"

Was the horseman blind or simply rattled of his senses? Brother and sister stared at him in horror. Both did not mind standing and fighting for their home, but also knew the other would never leave without the help of the stranger. "Are you mad?!" Thom shouted, sweat glistening on his forehead. "You must take my sister away from this. Come back and die later if you wish, but first take her to safety!" Ruber the faithful dog lunged for an orc aiming for his master's head, but could only do so much. The blade missed the young farmer but the hilt crashed into his skull.

"Thom!" Mary whirled on the horseman. "Now look what you've done!"

 

[Paladin Dave]

"And many more will suffer worse than a bump if I, GRAH!" Burn grunted as he urged his mount forward and impaled Thom's assailant on his lance. "If I leave here for ONE of you! My duty is to the greater good! Not the first to ask for my defense!" Burn wheeled his horse about and drove the edge of his shield down on the head of an orc who THOUGHT he was being sneaky. Simultaneously, the horse reared forward and shot a powerful kick into another orc's chest, crushing it's ribcage and leaving it to suffocate on the ground.

 

[cyberwing]

Isi did not know what to do. Where should she go? Where could she go? She had no idea where the Orcs had taken her.
"I know you do not wish to be saddled with a blind woman. Is there a town nearby? Didn't you say there was a village?"

 

[Ellesar]

"I really do not mind being with you." Rica said with a smile. "I'm grateful for your aid. If there is anything else I can do to help you, just let me know." She then glanced around and said, "Yes, we are near a village..."