Archers Quote by Joe Dever
““The clack of fangs and the soft swift pad of stealthy feet tell you that the Warhounds are closing in. You look up to see a man running towards you from the barricade. He has a shield in one hand and a longbow in the other; it is Guard Captain D’Val. He reaches you, breathless from his run, and draws an arrow from his quiver. D’Val aims and fires, drawing another arrow from his quiver as soon as the first is loosed. The Warhounds tumble and crash to the ground around you, felled by D’Val’s deadly shafts. Eight lie dead before his quiver is empty. The captain grabs you by the arm and, swinging you over his shoulder in one swift motion, carries you back towards the barricade. Others run forward to help you, but the bandit archers are now in range and your men are forced back by a hail of arrows. The red shafts of the enemy whistle past on all sides. You reach the barricade, a wagon is pulled aside, and you are carried in through the gap. Captain D’Val is close to exhaustion; he staggers, and his men rush to catch him before he drops to the ground.””
About This Quote
Source Gamebook: Lone Wolf – The Darke, 1990
A seasoned captain rescues you from a deadly ambush, fighting off monsters and risking his own stamina to protect you.
In simple terms: A hero saves you from danger despite being exhausted.
Key Takeaway
Trust capable allies in crisis.
Themes
heroism
combat
teamwork
Mood
tense
hopeful
Type
narrative
action
When to use this quote
- emergency rescue
- battlefield aid
- protective escort
Key Concepts
survival
leadership
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you support allies who are near exhaustion?
- What limits your own endurance in crisis?
A Different Perspective
Even heroes can be overwhelmed by relentless foes.
