With a nod, Alburet accepted the gesture. “I am thankful for the assistance, Sir Dracon. He will be handling the items we find?”
“Indeed. Everything will be transported back by him once the keep is cleared.”
Shaking hands again, Vladimir climbed back into the carriage and it drove off. Alburet spotted Karen moving among the groups of mercenaries, getting them settled into the growing crowd. Alburet shook his head in wonderment as he watched the raid party fill up with more and more names as groups were added by Gerald, Marysue and Karen.
As the clock struck ten, Alburet frowned over the fact that Wilbur’s group had not yet arrived. He turned to everyone assembled. “Your attention, please,” Alburet said, stepping back slightly so he could see them all. “We are about to do something a bit crazy and fun. We are going deep into the Dead Lands to conquer a keep. Our allies have supplied us with the people needed to safeguard us through the wastes.”
He paused a moment before continuing, “They will not be helping us take the keep. We will do that on our own, Alpha Company. This is a chance to really make a name for ourselves. Rejoice that this is possible and at the adventure that is to come.”
A loud cheer rose up along with the din of shields being hit with weapons. As the noise died down he was about to start speaking again when two carts rolled up behind him, stopping along the side of the street. Wilbur Theron stepped down from the lead cart.
“Sorry for the delay,” Wilbur said with a grimace. “It took a bit longer to gather all the stuff they needed than I had anticipated.” Twenty people jumped off the carts, to retrieve the tools and crates stacked in the carts, and lined up behind him. “Here are the crafters to repair and upgrade the keep, as agreed.”
Alburet bowed, “My thanks, Lord Theron. If you all,” he pointed to the crafters, “will see Karen and Gerald, they’ll slot you into our group.” He let the crafters pass before turning back to Wilbur, “It might not have started out very well, Wilbur, but I thank you for your friendship.”
Wilbur bowed his head, acknowledging the compliment, “Indeed, sir. Also, Erin wished me to convey her good wishes for your endeavor.”
“Thank her and Madam Theron for us, please. I hope your days are less eventful than ours will be.”
A chuckle escaped Wilbur, “Me as well.” Wilbur got back into the cart next to the driver, “Good hunting, adventurers, and may the Gods watch over you.” The carts rolled off down the street.
Turning back to the throng that was now just short of two hundred people, Alburet smiled. “Ladies and gentlemen, glory awaits us! Rolland, if you will lead them in.”
Rolland stood next to Kim, the emblem of Alpha Company on both their outfits. “As you wish, guild master.” He raised his hand, “Follow me, for our greatest story begins now.”
Alburet took up the rear as he watched the group filing into the Portal guild. Stacia joined him watching the people streaming into the building. “This is going to be interesting.”
“With our friends and family,” Stacia said softly. “May our journey end in cheers an’ happiness, with the Dark Lord’s blessin’.”
He looked over and saw her head bowed in prayer. He couldn’t help but smile. “Alpha World is truly a wonderful place. I still marvel that I was ever given this chance. I will hold it tightly to my chest and pray it never ends.”
She looked up, meeting his eyes, “Aye, Asthore.”
Alburet
Half-Infernal Summoner
Level 24
Strength: 63 (48)
Agility: 63 (48)
Constitution: 30
Intelligence: 108 (78)
Wisdom: 181 (106)
Charisma: 83 (48)
Health: 1500
Mana: 3010
Spells:
Demon Skin-Rank 3
Demonic Retribution- Rank 3
Summon Lesser Imp
Fire Blast- Rank 2
Sap Strength- Rank 2
Demonic Haze- Rank 2
Summon Lesser Destroyer
Demonic Vitality- Rank 2
Fire Burst- Rank 2
Summon Lesser Succubus
Abilities:
Personal Spells
Flame Weapon
Copy
Infernal Upgrade: (Succubus- Ally)
Racial Abilities:
Cast spells without verbal components
Physical damage reduction 25%
Magical damage reduction 10%
Influence emotions
Fire resistance 50%
Reputation gains at half value
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