Things were improving steadily, step by step. Being able to sustain it’s form for a longer duration was going to be a huge help, though more importantly was that despite it’s looks, it seemed to be mostly benign in nature. Whether or not she influenced it in someway, she wasn’t sure of, though it made sense that it would at least opt for similar actions to it’s master. As far as training it went, it had went well, though now she was coming to hit something of a wall after her learning curve was starting to peak out. She was definitely in a lot better of a position than when she started and at least had some real abilities to work with now. Between her sessions with the Guardian and trying to train Olga’s summoning abilities, it had been a pretty eventful week. It was much harder to try to train Olga, only using mostly barebones knowledge of magic she didn’t use. After all was said and done, she was left feeling like she’d need to catch up on sleep, but still needing to focus, as her shadow pointed out who seemed interested in on trying to get on better terms with people. “I think we’re at almost the limit of how much we can improve working with what we have, so it might be better to branch out to getting along more with people. Know who to start with?”
"Wait, me?" Allune asked in a flustered tone as Mszczuj told her to follow him. The busty blond shoulders her bow, and dismounts her steed, handing the reigns to Lukas. Before following behind the mustached knight. "Uhm. Greetings?" She said in a shy tone. Though, she wasn't normally shy, but she also knew disrespecting people with authority was a big pain in the butt later on. Allune decided to let Mszczuj do the talking, while she looked around. Spotting the busty woman she saw up on the walls. If Janina saw that woman, her friend would probably have a fit about the world being unfair. A thought which made Allune smile, while looking around the courtyard. Discreetly gauging how the spirits were doing.
@unisol_gr44 @moonblack The woman gives a polite smile and nods, looking at the two of them. "And you as well, sir. I'm Sister Marguerite of the Dominican Order, and these men are what's left of an inquisitorial delegation." She gestures to the five men left. "We were attacked by these knights in our camp, and the castle was put under siege by them. We managed to fight them off, and launch a counterattack, but the cost was high." She points to the noblewoman. "This is Lady Ophelia, whose father is the overlord of this region, and who was in charge of the castle defenses during the battle. She led a sally which helped us greatly, in fact, it probably saved our lives. Unfortunately, the lady of the castle isn't here today." Marguerite looks at Allune's smile, giving her a friendly grin. The spirits are calm, though the devastation outside leaves them sad.
The wolf begins heading towards the figurines, but is interrupted when the Guardian enters the cave, dropping a pile of firewood. "There are visitors, up at the castle, just so you know. Soldiers, about twenty or so."
Mszczuj pac in forhead. " Where are my maners, I should first introduce myself and my companions. " He point at Allune. " Lady Allune, daughter of castellan in personal castle of King. My mens was under comands of sir Bolesław, but he die on this mission and I replace him in command. My name is Mszczuj from Ogrodzieniec. "He listen what she said about battle and knights what she fight. " I'm sorry to hear that. I personalyty managed to see them from the bushes on the road as they ride away from villiage, but Lady Allune fighting with them. We also managed to collected some possible information from books and legends." He share what they get know on the castle.
Angelo just stood there and let Marguerite do the talking, she was the leader after all. @asddas193 Seeing that the stunning blonde woman looked unsure, he gave her a handsome smile and a nod, trying to show that they were welcome here.
@asddas193 @unisol_gr44 "A pleasure to meet you. This is Viktor," she introduces each of the five inquisitors, before gesturing to the young monk. "This is Angelo, of Mantua." Marguerite looks to Allune. "Indeed? You've fought them? I'd be interested in any insights you might have. As for this information, we'd be glad to hear it. Currently we're in the dark about our enemies. No one quite knows who they are, and none of the captives survived the battle, so we couldn't do interrogations."
@Regin34 Upon being mentioned Ophelia approached the guests. “Good day to you, I am Ophelia Lindhoff-Ortella. Welcome to Tarsovie castle, sir Mszczuj, Lady Allune.” She greeted them with a warm smile. “Unfortunately, as Sister Marguerite already mentioned, lady Miroslava is not here today, but I'm sure you'll get a chance to meet her later. In the mean time I'd love to hear everything you know about these black knights – anything can be of help, even myths and legends...”
Allune was surprised as Mszczuj went ahead and introduced her, forgetting the fact that she was a bastard child. But, she remains silent for now. Details like that would usually be important, but, judging from how much her father seemed to care for her. There should be no trouble with it. And, as she noticed the monk smiling at her, she smiled back. Then, as the inquisitor asked her a question. Allune straightened her back. "Erm, yes, I've dealt with them... and their creatures. The black knights are simple cultists, wielding black magic... as far as I can tell, they'll die just like any other men. Their creatures... well, they're durable, but, we suspect their weakness should be like any other undead. The most dangerous among them was a faceless creature, he survived even after an arrow pierced his neck. And... from what we could scrape together... he is suspected to be a... demigod." The busty blond replied to the best of her abilities, while whispering the last part...
Mszczuj look at noble lady and can't missed her busty figure. He pulling his mustache and smile. "Yes, I hope we could work tougether but first." He point at his men still in sadles. "I and my men been in road from weeks, so may I ask for some place where they could rest? Some water for horses will be welcome too." Mszczuj always thinking about his men.
@asddas193 “Certainly.” Ophelia signaled the servants to help the guests and take care of the horses. She decided to leave it to the castellan to decide about their accommodations. “If any of you would like to bathe, the castle's baths are simply wonderful, I recommend trying them.” She suggested with a friendly smile.
"A demigod? Intriguing?" Marguerite looks down, as Allune hears the word "blasphemy", whispered amongst the inquisitors. "You must be quite the warrior to have fought such a foe. Are you a soldier by trade? An archer, perhaps?" She gestures to the bow. "I've not met too many lord's daughters who fight demigods." She gives a joking grin.
"We will try them for sure, thank for your hospitality." He said and turn around to his men. "Everyone get of the horses, we will stay here. Catch breath, wash horses and follow guide of castlelan. Andrzej, you are in charge, Eva come with me." He said and follow lady of this castle to inside. "So, I hear stories about battle. May I ask what kind of weapon do you use on combant?"
"Thank you for your hospitality!" Allune gave an excited reply as they were given proper accommodations to rest in. But as Marguerite asked her a question, "Uhm... I'm an archer. And, we didn't really fight in the proper sense. My companion and I managed to catch them by surprise, is all." She replied with an awkward smile. "Besides... I didn't know he was a demigod back then... I merely thought he was some sort of... priest, for the black knights. At least... until my arrow pierced his neck." She sighed, shaking her head as she remember the carnage those monsters caused.
“Certainly, let go inside and find a place to sit down and talk, then I will tell you what happened.” Ophelia agreed. “After that I'd love to hear what you know about them.” (Sorry for being so slow with my replies, I did not get enough sleep and that's affecting my posting.)
Mszczuj let Ophelia lead the way in the castle. "Well, we only know some legends and myths. But it look like holy water and fire should be effect against demons and undead, so I order my men to keept always with them goatskin with water Blessed by our priest. To that faceless men, legend said he could be stoped by throwing On him big pile of clay. Any chance for Earth magic user here? " He looking around the castle as the walk. " So... You are now in charge here until your lady come back? "
“As far as I can remember there were no faceless people among the attackers, just knights and demons... and two cannons – fortunately we managed to destroy them before they did any real damage. Still, the fact that they can afford cannons and people skilled enough to use them is worrisome. Then there's the way they vanished without a trace once they had lost – they likely used some sort of spell to hide their retreat because once they were out of sight they simply... disappeared.” Ophelia explained. “As for earth magic... I'm not aware of anyone here having such abilities. My own spells do not include anything similar.”
"They have even cannons? That mean they couldn't doing it on their own, to make such kind of weapon it is need a lot of money and source. Did that cannons have any marks? Most guilds made own marks on cannons, maybe it will be some kind of track?" He suggest.
“I... honestly don't know. Once we saw the cannons we focused on getting rid of them. We managed to get close enough undetected and destroy them by blowing up a barrel of gunpowder, then retreated back to the castle. I don't know if anyone bothered to examined the remains and look for marks showing who made the cannons... maybe ask the guards, just in case someone did check.” Ophelia replied with a shrug.
“Not hostile? That might be worth looking into.” Allowing the shadow beast to vanish, she gave it time to rest for a while since she could always resummon it anyway without it needing to follow her. Making a proper return trip to the castle wouldn’t hurt anything and Larisa would need to stay caught up on current events anyway. Getting properly dressed, she made her way back, assuming she might at least find Ilya and Olga to update her on things. (Pretty caught up with work, so not much time for things. Tomorrow is a day off at least)
