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Mortimer on Cracks in the Earth
Mortimer on Cracks in the Earth
Mortimer
So, you did it. Within the lair of that Devourer was more to this story! How did you defeat them?
Ranger
They were the prey. I, the hunter.
Huntress
These ones seemed weak. Like scouts. More may follow.
Monk
Carefully and methodically.
Witch
I feel like that should be obvious.
Sorceress
Simple. My power was greater than theirs.
Warrior
With a blow they won’t soon forget.
Mercenary
No need to get into gory details.
Mortimer
I see. Well, it is my duty to defend our kin from these monsters, and I will do my best - but do keep collapsing in their entry points. I’m not quite the shot I used to be. You have my thanks.
Ranger
I’ll look into it, Mortimer.
Huntress
Aye, I’ll check out them cracks.
Monk
As you wish.
Witch
Alright, alright. Fine.
Sorceress
Fear not, old one.
Warrior
I’ll see what I can do for Clearfell.
Mercenary
Alright. I’ll mess ‘em up for ya.
Mortimer
I knew I could count on you!
Mortimer
Out there… ancient creatures… lurking beneath the surface… cloaked in darkness… They then burst forth to feast on the souls of the recently departed! Trust me. I’ve seen them! The others think me mad, but mark my words… it is true.
Ranger
That sounds like you’ve seen the Mud Burrower.
Huntress
And these things aren’t the Devourer? You’re sure?
Monk
Ancient creatures from beneath the surface… you don’t mean the ‘Devourer’?
Witch
It could be true… or it could just be that ‘Devourer’ creature. In which case, you {are} mad.
Sorceress
Are you sure it’s not just the ‘Devourer’ that’s tormenting the Encampment?
Warrior
Are you sure it isn’t the Devourer?
Mercenary
Surely you mean the Devourer, eh?
Mortimer
No, no, no… but… that damned thing has likely opened their passage to the surface. These… creatures. They are something else. It is not but one threat… it is… {many}. And I fear what it means for Clearfell.
Ranger
I won’t let them destroy my forest.
Huntress
What can I do?
Monk
I see now why I was called here.
Witch
It’s always something with this place, isn’t it?
Sorceress
Perhaps I can see what can be done…
Warrior
We are tormented on all sides.
Mercenary
I’ll add it to the list.
Mortimer
Depose them. Cave in the cracks. Cave in whatever you find. We’ve got enough trouble here as it is!
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Mortimer on Lurking Creatures
Mortimer on Lurking Creatures
Mortimer
Well… I don’t know how else to describe them. They rip right up out of the dirt, fearsome and terrifying! I’ve never seen anything like it!
Ranger
Neither have I. What do they look like?
Huntress
Hmm… tell me more.
Monk
There is some mentions of this in the teachings. Tell me more.
Witch
Ooh, what do they look like?
Sorceress
This bodes ill. Tell me of their appearance.
Warrior
What do they look like?
Mercenary
Sounds like trouble. What am I lookin’ for here?
Mortimer
Black-blooded. Green-eyed. Darkness oozes about them wherever they skulk. They reek of a time long buried. Well… just speculation, of course!
Monk
Long ago, followers of the Dreamer joined the Third Pact… Rallying against an ancient enemy with black blood and eyes of green. If they have returned… Perhaps I am meant to resist them.
Sorceress
Could it be? Hmm… perhaps the old enemy has returned. We Maraketh fought a war against them in ancient times. If it is them… I will destroy them all! I will drive them back into the darkness from whence they came!
Mortimer
I am curious to learn more about these creatures… do let me know what you discover.
Mortimer
You’ve seen them? Ah ha! Then my eyes do not deceive.
Ranger
They are not products of nature. Someone {made them}.
Huntress
The Spirit dwells in most creatures, living or dead… Yet it’s absent from {them}.
Monk
They are indeed the enemy that the Third Pact fought against in ancient times.
Witch
You didn’t tell me how adorable they are. Totally uncontrollable, though.
Sorceress
Yes. I am now certain they are the same ancient enemy we Maraketh fought so long ago. I must tell you, this… is very concerning.
Warrior
Yes. Creatures of vile darkness.
Mercenary
Yeah, right bloody nightmares, they were.
Mortimer
We have to hold them back. Perhaps if we can keep them below ground… they may return to where they came from. Though… I wouldn’t hold my breath.
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Mortimer on Iron Count
Mortimer on Iron Count
Mortimer
You have done us a great deed here, friend. Do not hesitate to ask me for assistance. Old Mortimer is still the Steward, for what it’s worth. If I can aid you, I shall.
Ranger
I appreciate that, Mortimer.
Huntress
I’ll aid ye as well if ye need it, if I can.
Monk
May your path be ever clear.
Witch
I’m more interested in your dog.
Sorceress
You honour me with your promise.
Warrior
I will take you up on that.
Mercenary
Yeah I could probably do with a lift at some point…
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Mortimer on The Mad Wolf
Mortimer on The Mad Wolf
Mortimer
I’m an old timer. I’ve seen the Clans at war. Seen the Thanes at each other’s throats. But… never one treating his own quite like this.
Ranger
I don’t doubt it. He’s mad.
Huntress
It’s true, then - the Count weren’t always so vicious?
Monk
This is what Corruption brings. It must have affected the Count’s mind.
Witch
Power always corrupts. Not me, of course. Just the Count.
Sorceress
A {Sekhema} would never have done these things. The Count is mad.
Warrior
The Count has betrayed us all.
Mercenary
That Count fella sounds like a right prick.
Mortimer
Yes. Once we called him ‘The Wolf’ for his sense of kinship. Now… ‘The Mad Wolf’. Rabid decisions. Profane thinking… and putrid results.
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Mortimer on Introduction
Mortimer on Introduction
Mortimer
Forgive my manners, young one… I am Mortimer. I’ve been a steward in these parts for longer than you have drawn breath. Over the years, my canines and I have seen Ogham in turmoil and peace, and all that lay between…
Ranger
I’ve seen you sometimes, though you may not have have seen me. Is this the worst it’s ever been for Ogham?
Huntress
You’re an Elder, then. Is this the worst you’ve seen?
Monk
And with all that you’ve seen, what do you make of Ogham’s plight now?
Witch
You’ve got a {dog!} Can I pet him?
Sorceress
You have the wisdom that only age can bring. How do you judge the current danger your people face?
Warrior
This is a dark time for our lands.
Mercenary
And how do you rate Ogham’s problems now, Mort?
Mortimer
It is in a league of its own. But we will persevere. We always do.
Mortimer
Well, yes, of course… but as I was saying, these dark times…
Witch
It’s always a dark time in Wraeclast. Good dog! Your teeth are so menacing!
Mortimer
He is a very good dog, yes…
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Mortimer on Thanes
Mortimer on Thanes
Ranger
Why are you alone in this?
Huntress
Where are your other tribes? Shouldn’t they aid you?
Monk
Have you no allies you can call for aid?
Witch
Aren’t your Thanes supposed to be doing something about all this?
Sorceress
I know a thing or two about Ezomyr. Where are your Thanes? It is their duty to aid you, is it not?
Warrior
Why have the Thanes not come to aid us?
Mercenary
Seems like you need to bring in your allies.
Mortimer
One of the first things Count Geonor did in his madness was damage our relationship with the Thanes. Insulted them and cut off contact, paranoid that they were plotting against him.
Ranger
The ties that bind are precious.
Huntress
That’s terrible. He’s isolated you.
Monk
Such is the way of madness.
Witch
Gotta hand it to him. That’s a great strategy.
Sorceress
Of course. A tale as old as time.
Warrior
The bonds of our people have been savagely wounded.
Mercenary
He’d have fit right in back home.
Mortimer
Those relationships were vital! Built on the very blood and bones of those who fought for Ezomyr. It is nothing but a spit in the face of those who died for these lands!
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