What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

Just because something doesn't kill you, that doesn't mean it's good for you or makes you stronger.

Ajax @ 18/3/2013 19:18

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

False. Paralysis.

In looking at this group of children and half-wits, I can only surmise that Minos is punishing me for something. This motley crew cannot possibly be expected to succeed.

Maybe it is for being a pompous ass

Fool, Minos feared your uprising, he sent you to a campaign of futility!

The group were becoming impatient. How many more people were set to arrive? Just then the ground started to rumble. Wilt braced himself. Pai prepared a fighting stance. Theseus grabbed his sword and smiled. Finally some action.

The rumbling stopped and the group stood there with their mouths wide open. Ajax dropped his canteen.

Standing before them was a seven foot giant made of pure rock. It was an enormous creature. It stood there eyeing the heroes curiously. Its features were very human. Theseus grabbed his sword and leapt forth.

"I WILL SLAY YOU, BEAST!"

The giant stepped back and braced himself as Airlea pulled out her bow.

"Don't." She said, aiming the arrow at Theseus' neck. He snarled.

"You think this beast is here to assist us? Look at it!"

Airlea put her bow down.

"I think we should at least let him say his piece before we go slicing him up."

Andrael nodded.

"It is true. Maybe he can offer assistance."

Theseus put his sword away and stormed over to the lakeside.

"What is your name? Do you have names?" Said Andrael curiously.

The giant looked down and slumped onto the ground.

"Lee. Of the clan Stonehard."

Stonehard Lee looked up.

"I wasn't expecting humans...here....I came alone..."

Andrael turned to the group and turned back.

"Well none of us are going in there alone. You're welcome to join us. I believe that we must set some ground rules first. You are not to attack us and we will respond the same."

Stonehard Lee looked perplexed.

"I'm not really here to fight...I just wanted to check things out...."

He looked over at Theseus.

"I will defend myself if....it comes to that...but I will go in with you as well. I don't think there's much choice."

Hello friends

*looks up at Lee in wonder* Wow! What are you?

I believe a few of you need to answer that question.

*Gently strokes the handle of his sword*

Stonehard Lee @ 18/3/2013 17:54

Hello friends

Ignore the child my friend. My name is Wilt Silverstone, son of Charles Silverstone. My family has been a friend of this great nation for many years. I believe we could be of great use for eachother seeing as I am not a man of superhuman strength and you are not a, lets go with man, of... how to put this gently, above average intelligence.

A young man walked into the gathering. He was wearing golden armour and smiling a lot.

"Is this the party?" He asked looking around at the anxious and snarling heroes. His smile dropped slightly.

He turned around and looked at the stomach of Stonehard Lee before jumping back a little.

"This is a bit...different." He said nervously.

"Oh good, another capable swordsman. Have at thee!" Said Wilt delightedly waving his sword around.

The man blinked and looked down at his sword hilt. He drew his sword and charged forth, swinging it hard into Wilt's and sending it crashing to the floor. Wilt paused and stared as he raised his hands slowly to forfeit.

"Very good...that was my little test and you passed!" Said Wilt happily. He turned around and grabbed his sword, taking care to back away a little.

"That's a fine sword-arm you have. What's your name?" Said Arimnestos curiously.

"Peter." Said the young man. He slid his sword away and smiled.

"Why do you all look so down?"

*Smirk* More capable adventurers seem to be showing up one after another. This pleases me greatly.

I come from an ancient race of stone giants who once lived in the Knossos Valley. More recently, we have called the nearby mountains our home. I am here to prove my worth and avenge my ailing and dying friends and family who have begun to suffer side effects from Willis' magic in the Knossos Valley.

Unfortunately for you, I am the runt of my race but I hope to contribute, as well as gain the respect of the elderly and sick giants I am representing

A golem? What's next? A Cyclops?