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Sammi was out for a walk in the woods when she heard a strange noise coming from up ahead. What should she do?— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 20, 2017
Sammi could hear the, "stamp, stamp, crunch!" and "crunch, stamp, stamp" of something getting closer and closer. She began to worry.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 21, 2017
Before her there loomed a large tree. She knew that she should either hide behind it or climb it. Charging ahead would be foolish.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 21, 2017
Sammi had trained herself since she was a young girl playing D'orves and Elfse to move silently through the treetops. She quickly climbed.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 21, 2017
Sammi had trained herself since she was a young girl playing D'orves and Elfse to move silently through the treetops. She quickly climbed.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 21, 2017
[18] Without fail, she made her way to the highest branches, and looked towards the source of the strange noises she heard. pic.twitter.com/1sjSO7HYWm
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 21, 2017
Safe from above, Sammi could see three goblins bumbling through the forest. If they stayed on the path they'd head straight to her village! pic.twitter.com/AObMZhBcxR
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 21, 2017
Safe from the treetops above Sammi watched as the goblins pass under her tree as they headed towards her village. Without thinking she:
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 21, 2017
Sammi watched as the goblins approached. Closer and closer they stepped. For a brief moment her eyes left them, finding her blades' hilts.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 22, 2017
With practiced ease she drew then from their scabbards, long since secured to her multi pouched belt. Armed, she was prepared to take action
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 22, 2017
From her silent perch Sammi waited until the goblins were directly below her. Once they were in place she was ready to:
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 22, 2017
[1] Though she considered hurling a dagger at one of the goblins, Sammi decided it would be more prudent to gain knowledge before acting.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 22, 2017
"Hey, you down there," Sammi shouted at the three goblins passing by.
Startled, they looked up at the tree, not knowing they were watched.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 22, 2017
"We seek aid," the smallest goblin shouted. "Terrible things happening. Terrible!"
The other two goblins nodded. They were all distressed.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 22, 2017
Though she knew not to judge others based on what they were, Sammi was wary of taking an unknown goblin at its word.
"Where are you going?"
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 22, 2017
"We head to Hometree. Elf village. You know it?" The eldest goblin said, his sharp teeth making the words sound gravelly and strained.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 22, 2017
Sammi did know Hometree. It was her village. She wondered if the three goblins were telling the truth.
Knowing she needed to act fast she
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 22, 2017
Having heard of terrible things occurring, Sammi left the goblins to reach Hometree alone. Seeking the cause of the danger was her priority.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 23, 2017
Anything that could instill fear in the goblins had to be investigated. She hoped they would reach Hometree and gather help, but for now…
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 23, 2017
Anything that could instill fear in the goblins had to be investigated. She hoped they would reach Hometree and gather help, but for now…
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 23, 2017
For now there was only her. And the forest.
[16] She knew the unmarked trails well; she followed them towards the goblin encampment.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 23, 2017
When she was nearly there she heard a loud crash, then a deep growl. It was coming from below. Her vision blocked by the thick foliage she
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 23, 2017
Rather than rush foolhardily into danger, Sammi attempted to remain silent in the branches above [13]. Bushes below soon shuddered and…
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 23, 2017
out charged a large wolf. It threw itself at the trunk of Sammi's tree. But still, it seemed not to notice her presence.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 23, 2017
The wolf seemed far more concerned with dislodging a tattered red scrap of fabric from around its neck and jaws. Its growls filled the air.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 23, 2017
From high above Sammi watched the beast impact the trunk again and again. She thought she should jump down and…
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 23, 2017
Sammi tried to silently jump to the ground in order to aid the wolf [9]. She landed with a crash! Too late she noticed what the fabric was. pic.twitter.com/q6fOpsgPlz
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
As the wolf bared down on her, alerted by her clumsy fall, she saw the cloth around the wolf's jaws was the remnant of a blood stained shirt
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
As the beast lunged at Sammi she had no time to think. In that instant she was a creature of pure instinct as she
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
Speed was her ally. Before the wolf could snap its jaws shut Sammi had a dagger drawn.[18]Plunging it into the side of the beast, it howled. pic.twitter.com/q5aUFH3g6a
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
She brought the wolf low, but it was still in the fight.[10]It snapped at Sammi, but with jaws full of Goblin clothing it found no purchase.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
Seeing the wolf was injured (6/11hp) Sammi has a moment to plan her next action. She knew that she must try to:
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
[1]Seeing a slight glint on the shredded tunic, as partial beams of sunlight fought to break through the think canopy, Sammi reached out.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
[10]Her fingers clutched firmly around the fabric, but she felt a sharp pain in her palm. The piece of metal was a pin with a sharp back.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
[Nat20]With one great tug, Sammi ripped the cloth from off the wolf, freeing it. The shirt and pin were now hers. But the wolf was free!
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
[17]Lunging towards Sammi, the wolf bared its teeth before clamping them down on her leg. The bite burned with a heat stronger than flame.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
Though gravely injured (1/7hp), Sammi held a prize in her hands. With the vicious animal upon her, and the wound burning, she chose to:
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 24, 2017
[10]Injured, Sammi called on all her athletics ability to scamper back up the tree. A normally simple task for her, she barely escaped.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
She watched as the beast snapped at her, before giving up and moving off into the deep forest to tend to its own wounds. She was safe.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
After the disaster with the wolf Sammi found herself questioning if she should tend to get injuries or keep investigating.
Ultimately she
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
Though faint wisps of wood smoke came to her, overwhelming exhaustion reached her first.
In the crook of a branch she curled up and rested.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
Used to high sleeping, Sammi soon drifted off. Her final thoughts were of why the usually peaceful animals were aggressive, and a lost voice
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
As she woke, many of her wounds already beginning to feel better, she looked for a break in the trees to see the sun. An hour had passed.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
The voices she thought she had heard as she drifted off were gone now. But the smell of smoke had grown stronger. The encampment was burning
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
All but healed, Sammi rose to her feet. Pin in hand, encampment in flames, goblin trio headed to her village some time ago, Sammi
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
[2]As she neared the encampment, the smell of smoke grew stronger.[16]As the path became obscured with thick smoke Sammi navigated by memory
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
As she approached the encampment the sound of flames roared like a raging waterfall. The heat felt like a force wall holding her back.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
The entire goblin encampment was in flames. Sammi had only ever known one goblin she could can a friend, but she'd never want this. pic.twitter.com/uzPrcV0TV1
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
If not for a clearing they'd cut around their village the whole forest might be in flames.More than the destruction, the silence worried her
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
Blocked by heat and flame Sammi could hear no cries for help.It seemed as if there was nothing more she could do here.Her next action was to
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 25, 2017
Despite the pain from the stunning heat, Sammi pressed in closer. She pulled her hood over her face, only seeing the ground by her feet.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 26, 2017
The sound of the flames, and the force of the fire filled her senses. Still, she moved in. There may have been people in need of help.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 26, 2017
Having blazed for so long, some of the structures were collapsed. If people remained inside it was too late for them. Sammi could see noone
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 26, 2017
Backing away from the centre of the intensity Sammi could do nothing but watch the village burn. Snaps and cracks came from all around. She
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 26, 2017
The hour was getting late, and the sun lower in the sky, but Sammi hardly noticed as her part of the forest was still lit with leaping flame
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 26, 2017
She walked around the encampment, close enough to see all she could, but making sure to stay safe from the intense heat.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 26, 2017
Reaching the far side she saw tracks leading into the woods. [13] She knew they were of goblin origin, must likely as the fled the disaster
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 26, 2017
Tightening her fist with unfocused anger at whoever has caused this damage, she felt the sharp prick of the pin in her hand.
She then
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 26, 2017
[1]Relaxing her fingers, she got her first glimpse of the metallic object that had been pinned to the fabric. It was a heartshaped key. pic.twitter.com/dwOXbtjyRM
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 27, 2017
The waning and waxing moons had caused the sharp pricks she felt. [8]Sammi noticed the frayed remains of a pink ribbon attached to the key.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 27, 2017
The fire continued to burn the encampment to the ground. A long forgotten voice called out, as Sammi still looked at the object in her hand.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 27, 2017
The object, and the voice. One belonged to an enemy turned friend, and the other, she knew was from a friend turned enemy.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 27, 2017
[6]As she turned to the sound of the voice, past memories threatened to overtake her. But they were taken from her as she fell to the ground
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 27, 2017
Something unseen had slammed upon her shoulder. Clutched tight in her fingers, the small key, as flamed dwindled and her world turned black.
— Sammi's Quest (@SammisQuest) June 27, 2017
Sammi’s Quest: Dreams of the White Bird – Chapter One is complete.
Continue reading Sammi’s Quest: Dreams of the White Bird: Chapter Two
