Tyr
Pulsar
- Joined
- May 17, 2009
- Location
- California
They were called the Horde, a tribe of ruthless raiding nomadic barbarians that swept through an area taking whatever they wanted, and killing and burning anything they didn’t. Some fled if they could; some hid, most simply fell and succumbed to the inevitable tide of destruction, unable to oppose the vastly superior forces. Telgar was the chief, if that term could be used, of the Horde, an immensely large and powerful man. The broad chest, thick legs, and muscled arms gave testament to his fitness as not only a warrior but the leader of the Horde. His body showed signs of his past deeds, in the scars that were scattered across his body. Standing tall even for a member of his tribe, he was 6’3” and 240lbs of toned flesh, his dark hair, and dark eyes giving him a very stern and foreboding look. Today he wore a combination of light chain armor, leathers and hides, along with a rather frightening skull with antlers atop his head, because the Horde was raiding today.
The scouts had come upon a small clan camping near the river, probably an extended family or two, moving southward with the changing weather and staying close to the river for water. They may not have known the area or that the Horde was nearby, but either way their luck had run out. The scouts had quickly left and informed Telgar of their proximity, and a raiding group was organized. As was their normal strategy, they would pin the clan to the river, sweep in kill any and all adult males, take anything of value, collect all the woman except the old and any young boys, simply because they would could assimilated into the Horde.
They moved quickly their horses charging into the camp. People were yelling and screaming as death came to them. The swords and blades of the Horde striking with deadly force, no quarter asked, no quarter given as they swept into the camp. Telgar’s muscled arm driving his sword through the shield of some defender, killing the man instantly. The scene may to an observer seemed chaotic, but the Horde were expert at these raids, no random arrows were shot, the blades fell on those they intended to kill, they surrounded the camp and moved inward, making sure none who threatened them stood. A few warriors were assigned to make sure all the loot, including the females were kept from escaping. Several of the warriors of the Horde were injured, but most of the blood pooling on the ground wasn’t theirs. Telgar spied a tent larger than the others, and more ornate, he moved to it, dismounting his sword ready to strike out, as he threw the flap of the tent back and entered.
The scouts had come upon a small clan camping near the river, probably an extended family or two, moving southward with the changing weather and staying close to the river for water. They may not have known the area or that the Horde was nearby, but either way their luck had run out. The scouts had quickly left and informed Telgar of their proximity, and a raiding group was organized. As was their normal strategy, they would pin the clan to the river, sweep in kill any and all adult males, take anything of value, collect all the woman except the old and any young boys, simply because they would could assimilated into the Horde.
They moved quickly their horses charging into the camp. People were yelling and screaming as death came to them. The swords and blades of the Horde striking with deadly force, no quarter asked, no quarter given as they swept into the camp. Telgar’s muscled arm driving his sword through the shield of some defender, killing the man instantly. The scene may to an observer seemed chaotic, but the Horde were expert at these raids, no random arrows were shot, the blades fell on those they intended to kill, they surrounded the camp and moved inward, making sure none who threatened them stood. A few warriors were assigned to make sure all the loot, including the females were kept from escaping. Several of the warriors of the Horde were injured, but most of the blood pooling on the ground wasn’t theirs. Telgar spied a tent larger than the others, and more ornate, he moved to it, dismounting his sword ready to strike out, as he threw the flap of the tent back and entered.