Legend of Zelda: Congregation of Shadows (the RP)

[Gee-chan]

"Trying to jump the cliff would be suicide." said Garath, "Winter is coming soon for the Zora's domain so the leading to the lake is running low. If we tried to just we would be smashed apart as she hit the riverbed."

"Trap it is then." said Landara

The group got back on their horses and set off south-west. Their journey went as smothly as could be possible in such conditions until they came across something.

"Stop!" cried Garath, reigning in his horse.

In front of them, partially buried in the sand, was a body. The body of a hylian soldier. The cause of death was three arrow wounds to the chest and side, probably poisoned, however the corpse bore a hideous, grinning visage, dried up in the desert sun. Dismounting, Garath walked over to the body, picking something up on the way. when he reached the fallen man he rummaged around, as though looking for something.

"What are you doing?!" gasped Landara

"Something that must be done." said Garath

"You're raiding him?" asked Naarsa

Garath was silent as she took something from the body. It was an empty scabbard, into which he placed the object he had collected; the sword. Still wordless, Garath placed the weapon back with it's bearer, saying a prayer as he did so.

"What is he doing?" asked Naarsa

"He is giving the fallen man back his sword." said Merk, "A warrior is nothing without his blade, our friend here is paying his respects to a fallen comrade by allowing him to have his weapon to aid him in the beyond."

OOC: Don't worry people, we will get the chance to jump later, but for now, we pay our respects.

[AshK]

*Alana and Alex get on their horse and follow Garath and the others. They then stop right behind where the others stopped.*

[Shadowmaster]

"So many casualties from this war..." Lyon says. "Hopefully we won't be added to that number before the day is done."

[Sasha]

Mabala watches off to the side with Asylintha saying nothing.

[Gee-chan]

Garath rose to his feet and turned away from the body.

"We are done here" he said, mounting his horse once more "We should get moving."

"What's wrong?" asked Landara

"Look at him" said Garath, "I knew this man, he was driven mad and fled our army before the main confrontations. He was not killed by Gerudo, and his body is not old. He died within the last week. Someone else is out here and they are not afraid to attack an armed man."

"And us?" asked Naarsa

"We are a group" said Garath, "We have to stick together and we have women and children among us, riding on weary horses. I know that you can stand up for yourselves but we do not appear to be a strong target from the outside. We should expect an ambush at any time, which means we must lose even more speed."

[Sasha]

Mabala and Asylintha nods and slip on cloaks and pull up the hoods to hide what they are just encase and to keep the sun off em.

[Shadowmaster]

"Pheh, let the ambush come. I doubt they will be prepared for people who not only know how to defend themselves, but are also ready for the attack." Lyon says.

[AshK]

"True so true Lyon-Chan. Isn't that right Alex?" Alana asked.

"That is completely right." Alex said.

[Gee-chan]

"hmmm..." thought Mark, "attack...."

"what are you thinking of?" asked Garath

"We need to make sure we are not ambushed by these raiders." said Merk, "Even though that body may not be that fresh, I can still tell he ran some way before the poison killed him. If I am right, he was ambushed at the chasm."

"Yeah" said Garath, "Exactly where we need to go. How does this help us at all?"

"We need to do something they don't expect." said Merk, "I and my kin know this land and the ways in and out in particular. I know where they will wait for us....and how to get up there without being seen."

"Are you suggesting we avoid an ambush by doing one ourselves?" asked Garath

Merk just grinned

[Sasha]

Mabala shrugs. " How do we do that?"

Asylintha thinks. " Well if there are shadows Naarsa and myself can try to extend them to cover us"

[AshK]

"So you want us to ambush them?" Alana asked.

"I'm all for doing whatever we can to avoid an ambush." Alex said.

[Gee-chan]

"Right" said Merk, "The chasm is a strange place with two high ledges on either side. At both the entrance as the exit, there is a natural walkway up to one of these ledges (from where we are, we shall be able to get up to the left-hand ledge). Unfortunately, it is highly likely that the raiders will have both sides watched and they will be able to see us as we climb. Despite this, it is theoretically possible to climb up to the right hand side with a bit of practical thinking. The plan is this; we shall split into three groups: one shall provide a distraction by making it look like they shall be going through, a second will prepare to climb the walkway, while the third shall go up to the right ledge. While the central group gets their attention, the right group shall attack their ledge. If all goes according to plan, at least some of the bandits on the left hand ledge shall attempt to go and aid their comrades, at which point the left group shall attack them as they go down. Once the right side has been cleared, the people there shall use ranged combat to provide support to the left attack."

"yeah....." said Garath, "Sounds simple......"

"Yes" said Merk, "It does. Any volunteers?"

"How about we use the horses as the central group?" said Landara, "If we send them alone it will get attention and leave more people to be on the assault."

"Well advised" said Merk, "Ok, then. Magic girl, you're on the right-hand team. We'll need you help us get up there. Who here has some experience in ranged combat?"

[Sasha]

Mabala rises her hand. " I'll do it."

Asylintha nods. " I'll go up the left and give cover form that side with mine also."

[Shadowmaster]

"I'm good with a bow..." Lyon says. "Though I do prefer my sword."

[AshK]

"I am really good with my Katanas. I am also really good with my Wakasashi's. I also have the ability to control Wind somehow." Alana said.

"I guess I could help Alana with my Bow and Arrow." Alex said.

*Alana and Alex wondered what would happen next.*