h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*in a dark part of the forest is a large hole in the earth. It stretches down, deep, murky and dark, into a Manticore lair. It is a dangerous place to be for anyone - even Magicians.*

*slowly clambers into the hole*

*It gets darker as you go farther down the hole.*


*Do you wish to proceede this will get more and more dangerous each inch you take...*

*proceeds deeper*

*whisper* here little Manticores */*

*A slight chirping can be heard as the scent of Lord lycan can be smelt.*

<>

*he moves towards the sound*

*A louder, mulitple chirping can be heard.*

*moves calmly and confidantly through the cave*

*whisper* I'm comint to help you all */*

Manticore: [You lie!]


*The manticores begin to move.*

how do you know I lie?

*holds his hands out but keeps on approaching*

Mantiecore: [You are human, you hunted us down here into this hole....]



*A stinger strikes out at the extended hands.*


*Hoping to hurt Lord Lycan.*

*sweeps his arm out of the way and places it on the hilt of his katana*

I think you got my scent wrong... I just came from a pack of wolves...

I came here to make a friend

*the manticores hiss*

[friend? A friend, he says...]

*places the katana on the floor before him*

I'm unarmed, I am just as much an animal as you are, and animals should stick together and be friends in these dangerous times

*the manticores keep out of sight, moving around him*

[what is it you wish, animal-human?]

I wish to protect the lands... and I want you to help me

*follows the around by the sounds they make*

[how would we help you, animal-human? some person of power, are you not?]

to help fight... to travel to places faster than a wolf can

*stands in such a way to show that even though he is unarmed, he is still powerful*

I am also a magician

*one manticore, seemingly almost-fully grown, approaches Lycan curiously*

manticore: [A magician? Truly]

~~~Lycan...there's an army approaching Kalsho, 5000 strong with two Drow magicians. We need you at the outpost if you can~~~

Yes, I am a magician.

*closes his eyes as he gets the message*

there is going to be an attack on Kalsho, if they suceed then you will all be in danger.

*holds his hand out to the manticore*

will you come with me and help defend Kalsho and your family?