"A shanty to Bornus"

[Zugarok]

[glow=red,2,300]I stood quietly as my dare I say, "Good friend Zugarok" Smashed a couple of tables together at the Last Inn at Black Water[/glow]

Cough Cough. This one is a song about a lost soul who once walked Tunarian as a wayward misunderstood practitioner of the Dark necromantic arts. Despite his seemingly uncomely hobby, he managed to strike warmth into at least two hearts. One was my Ogre friend Zugarok over there

Zugarok gave a toothy smile... raising the hair on two of the more Ladylike attendees.

I picked up my Lute (a gift from the mastercraftsman Martin) and began to strum.

It was a dark day when he came down from that Whalebone Hill.
A Man born out of yesterday leaving the night air with such a chill.
A child of Crethley...who forsook, shield, axe and sword.
A Blameless wandering plebian not knowing he was a lord.

chorus: [glow=red,2,300] Oh Bornus you have torn us, a hole right in my side.
it was a sad day, you might say, when we first learned you had died. [/glow]

Even though in my many journeys I had yet to come across,
The way you touched my aquaintances I can't help but feel the loss.
When Lanchar waged his war upon, the humans you stood up.
You challenged him to duel and die So that none should interrupt.

chorus

Your passing has caused sadness and I would give you such a wake.
But my hopes and feelings that your powers will save you are ones I cannot shake.
May you grace our merry band again and please us with you wit,
If your current form does not suit you still then Howling Death woud be the Sh!&

chorus

~Ellindar Troubador of Tethelin

[Slyfoot M'Zors]

SL:

Slyfoot saw a small light in the distance and heard a wonderful voice floating above the dark grassy land.
Happy to stop by the Last Inn for a drink or two, she took a small diversion from her journey to the south to learn more of the Ogre speech. She entered the tavern, and there an attractive elf was playing a lute. She smirked, for though she did not know the elf and elves were not the type she really cared for, she could appreciate good music. She went to the bar and ordered a half pint of Gugluk ale and settled down with a light heart to listen to this musician's song. But then her eyes lost all light and she drew very still. The elf continued to sing of Bornus....Bornus. And how he had died. Over and Over and over again the chorus rang out. She didn't move. She just sat there, with a hard look upon her face. Zug knowticed his good friend sitting there, but was stunded by the look she had on her face. Never had he seen her like this.

He walked over to her, and asked, "Hey dere Slyfut, joo ok?"

Slyfoot did not move for a moment, but then looked up to see the source of the voice. She put the half pint down and walked out of the door without a word.

Zug followed her out the door, but only caught a glimpse of Slyfoot as she dissapeared into the darkness, tears streaming down her face.

[Rhabuka]

Me do hopes we see Bornus agin one day, but mes not be sure. He did used to play wit ded stuff, so maybes he find his way bak.

(Nice writing you two!)

[Slyfoot M'Zors]

SL:

Zugarok is pulled aside by the bar tender the next night when he visits the Last Inn. In a lazy maner, the bar tender manages to work out of his mouth, "Here, some girl left this note for you." Zug took the small note. He noticed it was wrinkled, like someone had droped it in a puddle. Opening the letter he saw large jagged hand writting, as though the person who wrote the note had a hard time writting the letters, but was determined. It read:

I am sorry I did not talk to you last night. I....I just....it is hard for me, you have no idea. He did so much for me, but I can't tell you. It hurts to much. I know that I am rambling, I don't even know if Ogres can understand these feelings. I sure don't. He is the only reason I am the person I am today. I would have been nothing with out his aid. Now he is lost to me, gone. But I have one thing to say Zug. And hear me well.

HE IS NOT DEAD

....he can't be.......



(Hey Rhab, thanks! I love to write. Watch out, I might get a novel going for you if you let me off my leash lol. I hope you don't mind me using your character a bit Zug. I tried to keep his actions neutral, but he was an essential part of the story. I hope you don't mind. )