Everything was a blur in that moment, it had been days since he had last fed and his latest vitcim hung limply in his grasp, the woman was barely alive, he didnt like killing but she put up a fight and his instincts had taken over, looking down at her, her weak breath frosting the cold air he smiles for a moment. Her vitae now filling his veins he feels himself growing stronger again, wondering for a moment what he will do with her.
Footsteps suddenly break his thoughts, looking around his eyes piercing the darkness for any movement, dropping the womans body by the side of a small cottage hoping she is found, but needing to rid himself of the burden, matters had gotten out of hand recently with Peronell and Finwe, he certainly didnt need another episode like that. He had kept a low profile lately and this feeding had been a rare occasion. Wandress never approved but there wasnt another way for him to survive.
He had to sneak out while she slept, hoping she wouldnt notice, returning before she woke. Pushing those thoughts out his mind he made his way into the dark streets, keeping alert for any movement, the footsteps he heard seemed to be fading away as he crept through the frosty night.
Suddenly a sharp scream cuts the air, Hephastion stops in his tracks knowing exactly what the scream was about, a slight smile crossing his lips before he makes his way again.
Turning the next corner he is taken off guard, a sharp blow striking the back of his head, sending him sprawling on the stones, before he can recover, other blows rain down on him.
ORP - Hunted
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Hephastion
Re: ORP - Hunted
Waking up, he is disoriented for a moment until he focuses his energy for a moment. Letting his eyes adjust to the dark he realises he is in a small room, no windows and a large and heavy looking wooden door at the other side. PUshing himself off the floor he moves a little stiffly at first, loosening his limbs as he moves towards the door. The events leading up to him being in this room were drawing a blank, he remembered taking quite a savage beating, but once his body had shut down he remembers nothing.
Trying the door to no avail, he begins to feel his anger rise hearing his heartbeat thudding in his chest, his fangs growing against his tongue, moving away from the door as he hears movement on the other side.
Trying the door to no avail, he begins to feel his anger rise hearing his heartbeat thudding in his chest, his fangs growing against his tongue, moving away from the door as he hears movement on the other side.
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Valerion
Re: ORP - Hunted
The man on the other side of that door is dangerous and he must be finished his voice deep and commanding as he made his way towards the holding cell.
Ive been tracking him for a long time, and I cannot deal with him alone do you understand, the beating your men gave him will have done nothing turning to face the shorter man, he hated working with others and needing this mans help turned his stomach, but dealing with Hephastion was no easy feat, he had seen what the man was capable off and even these creatures would be pushed to match him, even with their numbers.
The man nods "I understand Lord, but I dont think you realise how many men and the resources I have available"
Oh i know how useful you are, why do you think im here, but this man is at the top of the food chain his dark eyes piercing through the man
Nodding again the man pulls out a set of keys, flicking through them he smiles a toothless grin as he finds the one to the cell.
Ive been tracking him for a long time, and I cannot deal with him alone do you understand, the beating your men gave him will have done nothing turning to face the shorter man, he hated working with others and needing this mans help turned his stomach, but dealing with Hephastion was no easy feat, he had seen what the man was capable off and even these creatures would be pushed to match him, even with their numbers.
The man nods "I understand Lord, but I dont think you realise how many men and the resources I have available"
Oh i know how useful you are, why do you think im here, but this man is at the top of the food chain his dark eyes piercing through the man
Nodding again the man pulls out a set of keys, flicking through them he smiles a toothless grin as he finds the one to the cell.
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Hephastion
Re: ORP - Hunted
Hearing the key in the lock, Hephastion looks around the room, nothing but an insect infested straw matress. His eyes shine in the darkness as he pushes the vitae through his body, his flesh hardening in that moment to repel an attack Im ready for you this time
As the tall figure enters he takes a step forward, stopping as he recognises the man in that instant "Valerion" he spits the name out, his features hardening, feeling the claws growing against his clenched palms "Lets finish this now"
As the tall figure enters he takes a step forward, stopping as he recognises the man in that instant "Valerion" he spits the name out, his features hardening, feeling the claws growing against his clenched palms "Lets finish this now"
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Valerion
Re: ORP - Hunted
Walking into the cell his dark eyes adjusting quickly to the form approaching him Ah Hephastion, seems like such a long time since we last met
Turning to the other man Go and get some restraints, I'll deal with him
The smaller man shuffles off "Ok mi'lord"
So Hephastion, once again we are at this juncture, you know the rules as he speaks a soft glow begins to emit from his hand And Im in control, you understand? the glowing becomes brighter and larger, a wicked grin crosses his lips as he watches Hephastions reaction to the light.
Turning to the other man Go and get some restraints, I'll deal with him
The smaller man shuffles off "Ok mi'lord"
So Hephastion, once again we are at this juncture, you know the rules as he speaks a soft glow begins to emit from his hand And Im in control, you understand? the glowing becomes brighter and larger, a wicked grin crosses his lips as he watches Hephastions reaction to the light.
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Hephastion
Re: ORP - Hunted
As the light grows in Valerions hand, Hephastion moves back slowly, he had been on the recieving end of that light before and it had taken him weeks to recover. He didnt know what magic it was but the light this man produced was as harmful as direct sun light "Ok Valerion, we play your game one last time, but this is the end of it" sneering at the man, his fangs showing.
"How many have you hunted and killed now" his question rhetorical he tries to keep himself calm, his anger ebbing and flowing as he watches the glowing steady in Valerions hand.
This had happened almost twenty ago, Valerion had aged but his mind and manner hadnt, Hephastion thought he had escaped this psychopath, who thought it was fun to hunt what he considered were animals, but the hunt was not of the traditional sense, no he captured his prey and let them know they were being hunted. He found groups of men, armed them, fed them and paid them to join his game, like a pack of hungry dogs they enjoyed the bloodsport with relish Humans the thought causing his anger to take hold for a moment.
Hephastion managed to fight his way out of the trap all those years ago, but he paid a price for it, the marks were still on his body from the light, they would never heal fully. The memories flooding back, Valerion had sided with a large group on that occasion, if memory served him correctly only Valerion and two others survived, Hephastion gained vitae from every kill and was able to keep his strength up for the three day pursuit, but now he was stronger, faster and had far more control over his abilities.
Looking back at the man "You'll gain nothing from this"
"How many have you hunted and killed now" his question rhetorical he tries to keep himself calm, his anger ebbing and flowing as he watches the glowing steady in Valerions hand.
This had happened almost twenty ago, Valerion had aged but his mind and manner hadnt, Hephastion thought he had escaped this psychopath, who thought it was fun to hunt what he considered were animals, but the hunt was not of the traditional sense, no he captured his prey and let them know they were being hunted. He found groups of men, armed them, fed them and paid them to join his game, like a pack of hungry dogs they enjoyed the bloodsport with relish Humans the thought causing his anger to take hold for a moment.
Hephastion managed to fight his way out of the trap all those years ago, but he paid a price for it, the marks were still on his body from the light, they would never heal fully. The memories flooding back, Valerion had sided with a large group on that occasion, if memory served him correctly only Valerion and two others survived, Hephastion gained vitae from every kill and was able to keep his strength up for the three day pursuit, but now he was stronger, faster and had far more control over his abilities.
Looking back at the man "You'll gain nothing from this"
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Valerion
Re: ORP - Hunted
Indeed Hephastion this will be the end of it pacing the cell, the man seems confident and assured of himself.
Once I end your sorry existence, I am done with this, Im old and unlike some of us will eventually die a natural death smirking at Hephastion, he had come to know of the existence of Vampyrs many years ago, and had taken it on himself to hunt these un-natural and wretched creatures to exitinction, he had dealt with many of them in the past and his gift of light was his calling, these animals could not survive in day light, and for some reason the powers that be had given him... Valerion ... the one ability to end these things.
After years of hunting and killing Vampyr, he had become bored and took it upon himself to hire mercenaries and make a game of the hunt, sending groups of these men into flush out the Vampyr while he watched the creature become weak and desperate in panic, this one however had survived, as had a few others in the past, but Hephastion seemed almost unique, most of them became more animal than man and were easier to extinguish, some even welcoming the final death, but Hephastion, yes he was unique his will to survive and control of the inevitable was what intrigued Valerion most, it would be such a shame to end this, but his calling came first and Hephastion had to die.
Once he gets back we shall begin stepping out of the small room he waits on the man returning, he couldnt stand these creatures, so much so he loathed to be in the same room as them, they had an aura that turned his stomach a stench that repulsed him, his hatred growing so much in that moment growing he was tempted to fill the cell with light and finish the job there, but where would the fun in that be, smiling again he looks across the room at Hephastion knowing this is what he was born to do, with a sudden flash, the light extinguishes and the dark space between them grows.
Once I end your sorry existence, I am done with this, Im old and unlike some of us will eventually die a natural death smirking at Hephastion, he had come to know of the existence of Vampyrs many years ago, and had taken it on himself to hunt these un-natural and wretched creatures to exitinction, he had dealt with many of them in the past and his gift of light was his calling, these animals could not survive in day light, and for some reason the powers that be had given him... Valerion ... the one ability to end these things.
After years of hunting and killing Vampyr, he had become bored and took it upon himself to hire mercenaries and make a game of the hunt, sending groups of these men into flush out the Vampyr while he watched the creature become weak and desperate in panic, this one however had survived, as had a few others in the past, but Hephastion seemed almost unique, most of them became more animal than man and were easier to extinguish, some even welcoming the final death, but Hephastion, yes he was unique his will to survive and control of the inevitable was what intrigued Valerion most, it would be such a shame to end this, but his calling came first and Hephastion had to die.
Once he gets back we shall begin stepping out of the small room he waits on the man returning, he couldnt stand these creatures, so much so he loathed to be in the same room as them, they had an aura that turned his stomach a stench that repulsed him, his hatred growing so much in that moment growing he was tempted to fill the cell with light and finish the job there, but where would the fun in that be, smiling again he looks across the room at Hephastion knowing this is what he was born to do, with a sudden flash, the light extinguishes and the dark space between them grows.
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Hephastion
Re: ORP - Hunted
His eyes shine brightly as the light fades, watching the figure in the doorway A natural death is one thing you will not have
Staring at the other man as he approaches with the restraints, he allows himself to be shackled knowing the sooner this is done the better, eventually he is bundled into a cart which rolls out of the grounds and deep into the forrest. The cart grinds to a halt.
"Valerion said youve to make your way while we get ourselves ready, seems he wants to give you a chance"
Hephastion grins at the man, flashing his fangs "Im honoured, let him know im gratefull for the chance" moving slowly into the forrest, the light was fading, which meant he had spent at least one full day in that cell, it couldnt have been more than two, as he still had enough vitae in his system.
Stopping after a short walk, where he can still see the mercenaries ready themselves, he draws on his energy, focusing for a moment, his attention grabbed soon after by a sharp blast on a horn. Looking through the trees his eyes focusing on the men advancing from the cart as they make their way into the trees.
Staring at the other man as he approaches with the restraints, he allows himself to be shackled knowing the sooner this is done the better, eventually he is bundled into a cart which rolls out of the grounds and deep into the forrest. The cart grinds to a halt.
"Valerion said youve to make your way while we get ourselves ready, seems he wants to give you a chance"
Hephastion grins at the man, flashing his fangs "Im honoured, let him know im gratefull for the chance" moving slowly into the forrest, the light was fading, which meant he had spent at least one full day in that cell, it couldnt have been more than two, as he still had enough vitae in his system.
Stopping after a short walk, where he can still see the mercenaries ready themselves, he draws on his energy, focusing for a moment, his attention grabbed soon after by a sharp blast on a horn. Looking through the trees his eyes focusing on the men advancing from the cart as they make their way into the trees.
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Valerion
Re: ORP - Hunted
Watching over the group as they ready themselves, he is slightly impressed by the armoury they brought, crossbows, lances, halabards, long swords, dirks, nets and grapels and some odd looking contraptions full of liquid. Picking one of them up he scrutinises it, before a hand grabs it off him "Carefull with that mi'lord, we dont want to be dropping that here"
Giving him a confused look Crude weapons anyway, they wont kill him, but they might slow him down looking back into the forrest as the group of men make off Well Hephastion, let the hunt begin leaping off the cart he follows the group into the forrest.
Spread out, but stay in sight of each other
Giving him a confused look Crude weapons anyway, they wont kill him, but they might slow him down looking back into the forrest as the group of men make off Well Hephastion, let the hunt begin leaping off the cart he follows the group into the forrest.
Spread out, but stay in sight of each other
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Hephastion
Re: ORP - Hunted
Moving quickly through the trees, he watches the line of men spread out, the light was fading and soon they would have trouble seeing each other.
Watching the line, there must have been about 30 of them plus Valerion, they were all well armed and would have been formidable had they been facing humans, moving behind an outcrop of rocks he takes a quick look at the men again, they were circling around his position, he needed to move soon.
With a sudden burst of speed, he rushes through the trees and undergrowth, twigs snapping under his footfalls. Suddenly a crossbow bolt fires past his shoulder and a shout goes up OVER HERE!!!
Setting his jaw, he pushes on along the line, another bolt whistles past him, as he dodges through the forrest, their aim was getting better, but his unnatural speed and movement was making it hard for them to draw a line. Suddenly bolts strarted thudding into the trees and bursting through the leaves around him.
Leaping hard, he grasps the branch of a tree, swigning himself up to the higher branches, pushing himself off the branch, he makes it to the next tree, his fingers turning white as he grips the branch to swing himself over. Scanning the scene, he spots the end of their line, the last man circling round. His eyes shining as he waits for a moment his claws digging into the bark of the tree, he poises himself, feeling his heart thud in his chest before throwing himself through the air, thudding into the mans body, sending them both rolling through the undergrowth, turning his shoulder a moment before they both crash into a tree. The man wheezing as he winded from the blow, tries to draw his sword but his movement is sluggish, Hephastion grips his wrist, smashing it off the trunk, before he rakes his claws across the mans face, his anger now peaked he lifts the man off his feet sinking his teeth into his neck, draining him. Turning quickly to look up the line of men, a couple had witnessed his kill and were making their way over slowly Now the hunted becomes the hunter Valerion the renewed Vitae flowing through him.
Watching the line, there must have been about 30 of them plus Valerion, they were all well armed and would have been formidable had they been facing humans, moving behind an outcrop of rocks he takes a quick look at the men again, they were circling around his position, he needed to move soon.
With a sudden burst of speed, he rushes through the trees and undergrowth, twigs snapping under his footfalls. Suddenly a crossbow bolt fires past his shoulder and a shout goes up OVER HERE!!!
Setting his jaw, he pushes on along the line, another bolt whistles past him, as he dodges through the forrest, their aim was getting better, but his unnatural speed and movement was making it hard for them to draw a line. Suddenly bolts strarted thudding into the trees and bursting through the leaves around him.
Leaping hard, he grasps the branch of a tree, swigning himself up to the higher branches, pushing himself off the branch, he makes it to the next tree, his fingers turning white as he grips the branch to swing himself over. Scanning the scene, he spots the end of their line, the last man circling round. His eyes shining as he waits for a moment his claws digging into the bark of the tree, he poises himself, feeling his heart thud in his chest before throwing himself through the air, thudding into the mans body, sending them both rolling through the undergrowth, turning his shoulder a moment before they both crash into a tree. The man wheezing as he winded from the blow, tries to draw his sword but his movement is sluggish, Hephastion grips his wrist, smashing it off the trunk, before he rakes his claws across the mans face, his anger now peaked he lifts the man off his feet sinking his teeth into his neck, draining him. Turning quickly to look up the line of men, a couple had witnessed his kill and were making their way over slowly Now the hunted becomes the hunter Valerion the renewed Vitae flowing through him.