The last thing Ruth conciously remembered was being pressed back against the idol by the orc's charge, her sword being batted aside by the creature's weapon. Everything else blurred into a flare of colors, then blackness... Jerking awake with a start, the young woman lifted her head to look around, surprised she had awakened at all. She was lying in the corner of one of the ruins, being watched by a raven-haired woman sitting next to her. "Good, you're awake." As Ruth slowly stirred she continued. "The orcs are gone. After you killed the first one and I took out the second, the other two ran off. I dragged you here to hide, until you came to." "Two?" Ruth hadn't even notced a second orc, much less three others. The other woman nodded, giving her a warm smile. "yeah. So, if you think you can walk, we had better get out of here. We also need to repair your armor." "Oh, and you're going to need a new sword..." Had one heck of a time getting this picture together, but a little patience and a lot of cussing did the trick ::heh:: As always, thank you for looking! Drawing Credits: Ruth for V3 freebie by Valentin Armor: Fantasy top and bottom by Maveris DMSF103 & 104 by Digital Meanderings Charlotte V3 celebrity by Gwendolyn (Daz) Heavens Armor by Vampir3Princess and Lesthat (Daz) Tarnished Heavens Armor textures by Tallameia Boots and bracers - Morrigans Light Armor by Vampir3Princess and Lesthat Grace Lion Hair by Quarker (used with both figures) Sword from DM's Fantasy Realms by Danie and marforno Ruins:Garden Walls by stonemason