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Ref: HeroWars - BRIDEQUEST ACT 5: The First Contest

A hillside by the Wide Wash, and a Carmanian aristocrat speaks...

"Now in the name of the One, in the name of the Good, in the Name of the Many who serve the One and in the name of Carmanos the Prophet, pray you attend to my daughter's words...

and his daughter, in holy rite, sets a challenge to her suitors...

"By charm and art and mastery, by foot and feat, by blades bronze bold, gift unto my father an offering to please his heart, an offering made by skill and craft and mastery. Good friends return 'fore Mighty Yelm descends "Go friends, and win this gift! May the One guide and bless you!"

AND SO THE FIRST CONTEST BEGINS...

Selling the impossible to the unblieving

Haloric gains a friend

Kallyr says "Templar, there's another practice butte beyond the barn. Its a little more private, and you could maybe help me with my technique?"

Haloric says "That sounds intresting, please lets go."

Haloric grins back

Haloric says "Your technique might take us sometime"

Kallyr smiles. She takes Haloric by the arm, leading him towards the barn. She makes a silent prayer to the goddess, and when the moment is right, leans into Hal and strikes with enthusiasm.

AND SO THE CAMERA LIFTS TOWARDS THE NOONDAY SUN... and we draw a curtain upon that still developing scene...

The Group Leave

The steadsfolk follow, keeping a suspicious distance from the Bull Band. Kallyr rides ahead, laughing. Lillyfield beckons, and it is an easy ride till sunset.

Lillyfield beackons, and the demands of the quest. Tomorrow will bring another, unknown, challenge. Tonight... tonight there will be a feast, and a contest of a different sort.

Three bands ride together. The Goddesss has bestowed her blessing.

And from a distant hill, another, hidden rider watches. He too has plans. They soon will also be made known. Paris is watching.

CURTAIN