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Daraden Stormbeard

Daraden:

The Revered Mother's priest nods his head as he listens to the others. "Your thoughts reflect my own. One group scouts the far side entrance while another group approaches the front. Of course, Farian and Virae are best qualified for the first group. Oran, Senoia and I will be the ...

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Daraden:

"Well if that jus' isn't tah most disgusting thing I be seeing in a while," Daraden comments after looking around the laboratory. With the discussion of destroying everything comes up, Daraden adds, "Well ye could just knock everything o'er and empty contents without resorting tah fire ...

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Daraden:

The trolls were defeated and the group moved inside. Just inside the building was a trio of Shriekers, fungus that made a racket that could wake the dead when something passed by them. The Shriekers were destroyed and the local area explored. Nothing was found, but Darkfang sensed ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Daraden doesn't comment on the discussion between Grondar and the others. Used to operating away from a group, the discussion of plans and tactics seems to take up valuable time. It is a neccessity, but since he has nothing to add on his decision, commenting further would only ...

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Daraden:

Not wanting to remain exposed any longer than neccessary, Grondar calls out softly. "Great job! Let's fall back!" His goal is to retreat to just out of sight of the building, then prepare for the second phase of the attack. He'll leave Daraden where he can peek around the corner to ...

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Daraden:

"Nah I dun' see any problem with yer plan," Daraden responds to Grondar. "The only other thing that might work would be tah see if we could pull 'em away from the doors unless they be rooted to that spot fer guarding. Yer way ensures the trolls be dealt with instead o' leaving 'em ...

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Daraden:

“Trolls you say?” Oran says. “Just standing there? That’s not normal. Someone must be controlling them, otherwise they would have attacked both the hobgoblins and derro while they were fighting for food. My Firehammer will make short work of those trolls, it’s who’s holding their ...

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Daraden:

On one side Daraden and Darkfang greet the new arrivals. Daraden slices into a pair of derro with his axes and much like Grondar downs them both. Darkfang leaps; taking another derro to the ground as the wolf attacks with is fangs.

Senoia introduces two of the last three derro to her ...

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Daraden:

After fifteen more minutes of fighting, it becomes clear that the derro will be defeated. The few survivors huddle together for protection and then finally make a break for it. They dash to the west, towards the concealed positions of Grondar’s group!

"So what ye say?" Daraden ...

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Daraden:

One fraction of the battle is large creatures that wear a tattered blue surcoat over their black leather armor. There is a crude drawing on their chest that might be a creature of some kind. This creature is slashed out with swath of red paint. Once close enough you can realize that ...

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Daraden:

Later, Senoia sigh, “Except for what happened to Lady Aria, this pretty much a perfect day. Good fighting, good drinking, a goodly pile of gold, and a good man to be with. Helps relieve the day’s tension. Been too long since I was last with a man.”

"Aye," Daraden agrees easily. "A ...

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Daraden:

Before going to bed, Grondar will propose the following allocations of the treasure. Eight people saw the entire mission through: Farian, Daraden, Grondar, Senoia, Dougan, Oran, Arlos and Lotha. Each of them should receive 1 Fire Opal and 4 pieces of Jet; the remaining 2 pieces of Jet ...

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Daraden:

Exploring the fortress turns out to be quite dull. "Figures, room after room of nothing but trash," Daraden grumbles. He was hoping for something, maybe a few gold or silver coins, a trinket, anything worth while. When they get to the private chambers, things look a little more hopeful ...

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Daraden:

"Looks like we be riding up together," Daraden tells Darkfang as they wait for the bucket to return after taking Oran up. He notes that Senoia wishes to ride up by herself, but says nothing. Although it may take a bit longer, it is safer to just take one of them at a time. However, the ...

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Daraden:

Back at the main force of dwarves the dust storm begins to subside, as do the tremors. The roar fades back into the nothingness that spawned it. Sounds of those choking on the thick dust are heard. In time, the dust settles and it is possible to see once more.

“Is everyone all right ...

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Daraden:

“Let’s take the battle to them!” Senoia shouts as she smashes a barrel that was heading her way. “If this is the worse they can do, then they are already defeated!”

"Aye, that sounds like a grand idea!" Daraden says, smiling at Senoia's impatience and battlelust. Still, it's ...

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Daraden:

Deciding to let the duergar come to them, Daraden takes his place at the edge of the trap that Farian is rigging back up. He makes sure that Darkfang is on the other side of him so as not to risk losing his most trusted companion.When the accursed duergar do advance, they use their ...

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Daraden:

The bottom of the stairs is reached and the dwarves begin to climb. Further up the stairs you can hear what sounds like the sounds of battle. Finally you reach a point where you can see the drow once more. They are locked in battle with duergar who are coming down the stairs! There ...

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Daraden:

“We moved to encircle and prevent anyone from reaching the orb,” the drow priestess retorts. “It was your foolish leader who caused all of this. She inexplicably touched the orb and became dominated by it. When we went to remove it from her, you attacked us. Clearly, you do not ...

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Daraden:

Daraden’s struggle with his opponent continues. Both sides seem pretty evenly matched and nether one seems to have an advantage. More attacks are dodged or blocked. Dougan of Moradin rushes in to assist Daraden in his struggle. This gives Daraden an opening to drive his axe deep into ...

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Daraden:

The drow warriors, initially hesitant to attack Farian and Daraden, strike! Farian avoids being stabbed by the short swords and swings his warhammer to defend himself. He lands two solid blows on one of the drow warriors, but he continues to fight.

Close by, Daraden and another drow ...

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Daraden:

The drow surround the Iron Orb seeking to protect it. Aria dives in-between two of the male drow and grabs the orb! The drow priestess turns back in complete shock at the sight of Aria holding the Iron Orb!

“You fool! What have you done?”

“Hammerfall?” Aria answers to an unspoken ...

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Daraden:

Daraden grabs his remaining axe and embeds it one of the other duergar while Oran mercilessly pummels another with his warhammer. Mayor Arlos downs another duergar and Senoia takes care of the last one.

"Hmmpphh, easy enough," Daraden comments, pulling his axe from the body of the ...

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Daraden:

The duergar priest turns to see where the orb when, putting his back to the new arrivals. This is a fatal mistake as Aria throws her axe and buries it deep in the priests back. Daraden flings his own throwing axes. One of them is embedded in the priests shoulder; the second strikes him ...

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Daraden Stormbeard

I played for about three months and then had to stop for the aforementioned reasons. I tried out several different races, both horde and alliance, and classes and Daraden was my highest (around level 12 or so). I think characters can change realms (via transfers), but I'd have to activate my account ...

Daraden Stormbeard

I had been playing for a while. Actually it's where I got the inspiration for Daraden. I stopped playing mostly due to time, money and the fact that I still am actively playing City of Heroes.

I can tell you a little bit more about it, but I'm by no means an expert. Depending on your level and ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Facing you straight ahead are the soles of two feet, nearly 10’ high, belonging to a gigantic golem of polished iron laying on the floor. A frame of metal and wood scaffolding surrounds the golem. Several duergar scurry about the scaffolding, obviously in a hurry to escape ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

At the rear of the group, Darkfang begins to snarl lowly. At the top of the stairs a curious duergar comes into view and looks down. As he does that, Oran flings his hammer, smashing the Underdark dwarf right in the face! The curious dwarf disappears from sight and the ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Salem is struck by these pistons and is knocked off the stairs and into the gaping pit! The startled dwarf cries out as he falls into darkness! In mere moments, Salem is beyond the range of your sight. You all can hear his screams as he plunges deeper into the pit. Suddenly ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

As soon as the last of the main group - including the drow pass - Grondar starts to withdraw his group. "Daraden, you and Senoia pull out and head down. Oran and I will be right behind you." Backing up as Daraden and Senoia head off, Grondar lets them get a few steps ahead ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Seeing the teasing / mocking smile on Aria's face, Grondar looks at her for several moments with one eyebrow raised. Then, he turns away and calls out, "Oran, Daraden, Senoia, we're going to follow right behind Farian and Salem through those gates. Create a defensive line ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Farian grumbles as he takes to the front of the formation. “Can’t believe I’m turning me back on a dark elf.”

"Yeah it jus' don't sit right no matter how many times yah try to explain it to yerself," Daraden agrees.

“I have in my hands a decree from King Everast himself ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Behind the front lines, Daraden calls Darkfang back from chasing down the fleeing duergar. The wolf responds and returns to Daraden side. The rest of the dwarves surge forward to engage the enemy forces! Reaching the enemy, Daraden embeds his axe into two of them, killing ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

In the rear of the formation, Daraden lets loose Darkfang on the duergar attacking. The duergar avoids Darkfang’s bite, but cannot avoid Daraden’s axe. He falls to the ground in death.

Senoia hammers another duergar into submission, while Mayor Arlos takes down two with his ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

At the rear of the formation, Darkfang’s sharp senses alert him to something and he begins to snarl. Movement is heard before you, although you cannot see anything. Mayor Arlos swings his short sword and a duergar turns visible and then falls to the ground in death. Others ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

“More dark elf handy work,” Aria snorts. “They seem to be helping us, but I will not trust them not to betray us at some point. But for now, only attack them if they attack us first. We’ll sort this all out later.”

"Aye, I don't trust 'em either," Daraden agrees. Still ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

The battle quickly becomes very one sided. The enemy is nowhere near as skilled as the dwarves are. Both Aria and Oran down Duergars with single hits, while most everyone else can slay one with two strikes. After a few minutes of furious combat, the enemy is slain! Only ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

“You can talk to him?” Senoia wonders, slightly surprised. “That’s amazing! Yes, it has been quite journey thus far. I am glad to be a part of something special like this. Our deeds will be passed down for generations.”

"So much as the furball can understand o'course ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Daraden learns that Darkfang is allowed indoors in Mountain Lake. Turns out that wolves are very common pets in the area. Most families have one or two of them. Cave bears are also kept as pets, but there isn’t as many of those. While he has his fill, Senoia sets down next to ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

“Aye and drink we will!” as he takes out his pipe and lights it puffing out a plume of white smoke. “Nothing like the wind in ye hair and Giant blood at ye feet.”

Daraden chuckles at that as he retrieves his axe. He will definitely be partaking in the hospitality offered ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Seeing that a couple of their number are wounded, Grondar offers healing to Senoia and Daraden.

"For this scratch? No not now, Grondar," Daraden declines. "Save yer spells in case we be needing them later."

Once close enough, those with throwing axes toss their weapons ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Sure enough, looking towards the way to the mines, a lone frost giant is approaching the town! The dwarves rush to attack while the giant bellows a warning to his comrades!

Aria, Daraden, and Arlos fling their throwing axes at the approaching giant! Aria misses, while ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Daraden waits patiently as Farian vanishes once more. The lumbering giant isn't aware of anything as Farian's initial attack staggers the brute. Daraden rushes in with the others, directing Darkfang to attack as well.

Daraden slices into the giant’s right knee with his axe ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Daraden strikes again with his axe just about the same time as Grondar connects with a crossbow bolt. The combination of attacks, and the wounds suffered early, causes the giant to fall to his knees. This just gives the rest of the attackers an easier target to hit! Farian ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Finally the time for talk is over and battle is upon us! Following Aria, Daraden motions to Darkfang, holding his fist up until they are close enough. He will open his hand and Darkfang will charge, until then the wolf circles around Daraden impatiently.

The rest of the ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

“Your terms are agreeable,” the drow answers. “As for the fate of the Iron Orb, it is a dwarven artifact and of no use to my kind. I would see it destroyed permanently. Until we meet again.”

Daraden watches them go, wondering just how bad the situation could become. Drow ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

The drow elf answers him, but she goes on and on. Just because they're all long lived don't mean they need to be taking all this time just to say something, Daraden thinks impatiently. In fact, when she's done, he almost doesn't catch it but feels her eyes on him waiting for ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

Outside, Daraden finds a small forest on the western edge of the lake. These woods circle the far end of the lake and end before reaching back to town. As Daraden moves along, Darkfang picks up a scent and begins to growl in alarm.

Up ahead, a figure in a black cloak moves ...

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Daraden Stormbeard:

“Good hunting, Daraden.” he says as the night sky grows darker and activates his ring of invisibility.

"Aye, you as well," Daraden says before Farian vanishes from sight.

The largest building in town is four stories high and it sits not too far away from the bridge ...

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