A Village Burns (Hero Quest) (closed)

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

Alessandra was on patrol when a knight on horseback rode up to her. "My lady, Goblins have attacked again! The village just west of Minas Rithes is in flames!" Alessandra hurried to the wall where she could see. The knight appeared next to her. "I'm mustering some Warriors, but they will not be ready right away."

Alessandra looked at him and told him she'd ride out first and keep them occupied till the Warriors arrived. The knight bowed and hurried off, leaving Alessandra to mount her horse. The great gates opened and she rode out towards the burning village. As she approached, she could hear screams.

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Alessandra patted her horses neck, attempting to keep it calm. In every way, it was a war horse, but sometimes loud noises slightly spooked it. She rode her horse up, coming around a corner. She the screaming became louder, or she thought it did. She looked around, trying to find where the screaming was coming from.

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

As Alessandra rode towards the village, she saw a dark horseman ride out towards her from the village. It was not a Goblin, and not an Orc, but a Half-Orc. Alessandra looked up. She saw the twisted features and drew her sword. The half-orc, however raised a crossbow and released the arrow. It sped through the air and found it's mark, long before Alessandra could get close enough to attack. It plunged into Alessandra's heart and she fell down to the soft crass. Blood trickled down the side of her mouth and the half-orc quickly left the scene, leaving Alessandra staring up at the night sky.

Quest Failed
Alessandra has died.