Camp Bonfire Part4

As the Sun was setting down, I’ve instructed the Dragon to bring a few dried up logs from the Forest and by the time all the away-teams have gotten back to the Camp, I was ready. The Gallows were still standing in the middle of the Camp but now with all of the Necro-Energy thoroughly drained. There were several logs arranged around that structure and on it was hanging one body. The body of the Old Camp-Boss. I ordered everyone to gather in the Main Square and they stood there in utter silence. The dreaded figure that signified everything that is wrong with this World was put up on display. Even though it could no longer "Loose the hounds” onto anyone, the former “Hounds” are still here, still standing next to the people they’ve terrified. Now, the people need new ideals, new passions, new goals so big and so bright, that they would out-shine all the old wrongs. The people need to be able to say “it was a bad period of our lives and we will do anything not to re-live that pain and the shame.” In the real world it wouldn’t be possible – a snake stays the same having changed its skin – but in the World of Magic and Necromancy I actually have a chance.

I spoke, re-transmitting my voice through my Zombie connections. Everybody was listening, even the Assassins who were totally “not there” yet when I’ve started speaking, I saw the thin threads going to the rooftops and even to the top of the Gallows, and then disappearing in the thin air. They are still not very visible through their Stealth to me. I have addressed the crowd and the Campers listened. I said that we weren’t born into this World. Were were brought here without our consent. The first newcomers started a society and it was one of Evil. I came to this world a few days ago and I was lucky not to be captured and enslaved by the Campers. I was lucky to have survived the ordeal with my good friends – Dr. Nectar and Terry the Pixie. We were lucky to have encountered a friendly Sprite who have already had experience in this World and who helped us find shelter. We were lucky to defeat a Monster whom we encountered within a few hours – now that Monster is our dear friend Phil. Shortly after we were lucky to engage in battle and bring to our side our wonderful Dragon-friend Victoria. (I will not mention the Dark Drow Assassin Team – such is the fate of those who live and fight in the Shadows.) We were lucky that the Camp-Boss decided to make his move first and did it so clumsily. Given, killing the entire camp to let the Assassin Team bring up their levels and then having them fight to get one Super Assassin isn’t what regular people would call “lucky” but I’m a Necromancer, remember? Our definition or “luck” is different and besides, we are all together now, and he isn’t – I say that’s a Huge Stroke of Luck! We are here and we are free! We have been given a chance and I see each and every one of you grabbing that chance. I want to thank each and every one of you for not letting that chance go by. Thank you, Dr. Nectar for teaching the Healing spells. To her students – thank you for learning them. Thank you, Captain of the Guards for taking over the leveling-up of the Guards and for caring for the smallest of our members. Yes we can just utilize them as Gatherers but even in that, they need to be the best they can be. I’ll try to stop-by tomorrow, I think I found something to improve their results. Thank you, Fluffies for being such good students. Thank you, Stealthy Teams for your work and help with training. Talking about the Stealthies – YOU, right there on the top of the Gallows. Yes, you, show yourself, come down and stand next to me for a second. Everybody, meet a Dark Drow named Shade-3. Wave to everybody. Oh I didn’t know you can actually smile in a friendly fashion. So your Terrifying Drow Smile that you all show me was a special treat from the Team? No, I’m not upset – I don’t easily get scared, remember the whole Necromancer thing? And just like that, she melts away. Yes, it’s a girl – quick and deadly when she needs to be. But the Drows aren’t our only shields – thank you Guards for working hard on leveling-up. Believe me, when the time comes, your Levels will be the key to the survival of the entire Camp. Thank you, Lab Chiefs and the entire Lab Staff. I’ve seen them work today and I am impressed. Thank you Paladin Level-10 for taking your part at being a trainer and thanks to your students. I don’t know much about your skills but maybe for a few classes you can join with the Guards? I don’t mean to interfere with your lesson plan but if it’s feasible – please feel free as we’ll all benefit from cross-training. If you are a part of the Gatherers thank you for being a Gatherer. We need the ingredients and we’ll try rotate to get you trained in something else. If you can develop Crafting or Tailoring skills, please see the Labs. We will build better housing, we will learn to fight off the Monsters without the loss of life on our side, we will become one family, one big Team of Friends and we will not allow the PAST to ruin our FUTURE! To the FUTURE! May the PAST burn!