Rise of the Inquisition (Arc 4-6)

Chapter 96: Altum Chaplain Sparrow

Paladin looked in the direction of where he heard the clapping coming from, and he then saw an Icarus Cultist standing up on a hill next to the monument. Paladin then looked next to the Cultist clapping, and he watched as Ashley who was tied up with a glowing red rope was being held from behind her back was brought forth, with Arryn tied up and also being held from behind her back next to her. Paladin's eyes instantly grew wide at the sight, and he turned to look back at the Cultist. He watched, as the Cultist slowly took off his hood and mask. Paladin instantly recognized the man.

"Lord Sparrow--"

"Ahh---Paladin I see that you recognize me!"

Lord Sparrow was wearing the standard white cloak uniform of the Icarus Cult. Lord Sparrow was tall, Paladin could tell that he was at the very least 6'3. Lord Sparrow had pale skin, and he had solid white eyes and white lips. Lord Sparrow had long black hair that made reminded Paladin of a female's hair.

"What do you want Lord Sparrow?"

Paladin was not surprised by Lord Sparrow's betrayal, as he remembered what Cameryn said to him before they left Lord Sparrow's domain.

"Let's have a talk Paladin! I want to have a brief conversation with you about a few things today, don't worry it will be a very brief conversation but one that will be very important."

There was a brief silence after Lord Sparrow spoke, and while Lord Sparrow was awaiting for Paladin's response he turned to look over in Archer's direction as he saw Archer yelling.

"Hey fuck face Lord Sparrow! Go fuck yourself--"

Suddenly, each of the White cloaked Icarus Cultists brought down their swords and they aimed the tip of their snake shaped blades in the direction of each of the Inquisitors. Taking offense to Archer disrespecting their Altum Chaplain.

"Do not disrespect the Altum Chaplain again--"

"Oh yeah? Make me-"

"Archer--!" Paladin yelled at the top of his lungs.

Archer turned to look through the thick circle of White cloaks that surrounded him Lady Diane, and Jingks. He tried to get visual on Paladin, when he couldn't see Paladin he yelled back.

"What?"

"They have Ashley and Arryn as hostages! Don't be starting shit!"

Archer turned to look next to Lord Sparrow, and he saw that Lord Sparrow had Ashley and Arryn both captured.

"Fucking hell--"

"Admirable, truly Archer. But I wouldn't be calling anybody a fuckface when you are in fact a drunk retard--"

"Go fuck yourself--" Archer interjected.

"Who charged in the middle of meeting between the delegations of House Athena, House Sparrow, and the KIngdom of the Snow Elves. Bringing in a large barrel of beer and attempting to serve it to everyone in the room only but only to make a fool of yourself--" Lord Sparrow clapped his hands together. "Does that sound like a brilliant man to you?"

Archer grunted at what Lord Sparrow said, and before he could reply Lady Diane stopped him.

"You seriously did that Archer?" Lady Diane asked while she held up her Long steel bladed sword with her right hand and had it pointed at the Cultists that had their group surrounded.

Archer gave a heavy sigh.

"Yeah...I did--"

"Now be a good chap Archer and be quiet as the true bright and intelligent gentlemen speak with each other--" Lord Sparrow said as he turned to look at Paladin. "Now Paladin, you clearly see that you're not in the best position to be negotiating with me correct?"