Our Archipelago - A Chaotic RP

[xinoehp512 he/him]

 

20 minutes ago, The Bookwyrm said:

Lyras reached out to it with his powers. Indeed, he felt a pulsing coming from the shard of meteorite. It didn't coincide with any of the Three Sources; Sun, Moons, or Stars. Rather, it resonated with it's own signature, though it felt more similar to the Moon Source than the other two.

"It does contain power," Lyras said. "From a source I'm unfamiliar with. It has a rhythm all it's own. That's fascinating..." He walked over. "How much are you asking for it?"

"We're not asking for money," the man began, then hesitated. "Well. Money would be nice. But what we really need is your help. Manpower, so to speak."

21 minutes ago, CalanoCorvus said:

@xinoehp512

The stranger jumped back slightly, scanning the trees above but noticing nothing. Nervously he activated his shield, an invisible barrier around him, and continued to walk. This path had to lead somewhere, right?

Edited October 20, 2022 by xinoehp512

[Going_North_cal]

5 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

"We're not asking for money," the man began, then hesitated. "Well. Money would be nice. But what we really need is your help. Manpower, so to speak."

The stranger jumped back slightly, scanning the trees above but noticing nothing. Nervously he activated his shield, an invisible barrier around him, and continued to walk.

Juuno cursed, scrambling up onto the branch, finally finding a hold and scrambling up onto it. That... was too close. He thought to himself.

Meanwhile, Hyron waited. And began to pace. This was taking too long, a decision needed to be made.

[The Wandering Wizard he/him]

Annamus wanders back towards his campsite and groans. I really should switch armor, I've been a turtle for what?...Three weeks now? 

Yeah that's about right. Perhaps something like a cat this time.

Actually that wouldn't be a bad idea, but where to find a dead cat?

You could always kill a human's cat.

NO, I will not. Annamus casts back his memory to the last time he had entered the village. The enroaching forest border on the edge of the town would work. Just need to avoid being seen, don't want to be running for a week again. Annamus curls up and retracts into his armor shell to rest for a few hours.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

1 hour ago, xinoehp512 said:

"Like this," replied the stranger, jumping onto the wall of the alley. He stood there, parallel to the ground, as though it was normal to walk on walls. He began to talk, but - seemingly unbeknownst to him - no sound came out.

@The Bookwyrm

The stranger continued to trudge through the woods, hoping that he would find someone.

Terakor shot a glance back as the three rode off, letting out a sigh of relief.

"That was close," he replied.

"That was a disaster is what it was," growled Anikel.

Terakor blinked, shocked by the man's ferocity. "Why? Nobody got hurt."

"We need that metal," Anikel replied. "We don't have time to deal with a spark-cursed forest guardian." He sighed. "But it looks like we don't have a choice."

@Channelknight Fadran

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If you want Quendi to interject. 

42 minutes ago, CalanoCorvus said:

Juuno cursed, scrambling up onto the branch, finally finding a hold and scrambling up onto it. That... was too close. He thought to himself.

Meanwhile, Hyron waited. And began to pace. This was taking too long, a decision needed to be made.

 

Yerik stopped, leaning against a tree, gazing glumly at the trail. It was looking less and less trail-like by the moment. It wouldn't be long before it was gone entirely. This isn't working, he thought to himself, rubbing his aching legs. He needed to try something different.

Cautiously, he pushed off the ground, rising into the air, then dropped. As he landed, he projected his shield, landing without making a sound- and without crashing. Feeling more confident, he practiced again from a higher altitude, then again a couple more times to reassure himself. Then he launched himself up over the top of the trees.

[Channelknight Fadran]

Vance reached into his jacket and brought out a single wooden disk engraved with a series of symbols. It wasn’t technically his - she’d told him to use it only in emergencies, and not at all if possible - but the thought of letting anything wait and die and in pain so long…

He drew upon the talisman’s power, feeling it flow into and rejuvenate him. Vance steadied both his blades, bringing them behind him and crouching low. The air condensed around them again, enhanced by the talisman’s power channeled into his magic. He took in a breath, laying out his attack in his mind.

Sorry, Bunny, Vance thought to himself.

Another slash: both blades leaving a blinding arc of power from the ground to the air above his head. The shockwave let out a crack, buffeting the three of them in a harsh wind.

When it settled, the Bunny had stilled - until it teetered forwards, and its head fell clean off.

- - - - - -

Quendi glanced back at from where they’d come. The metal they were looking for certainly seemed interesting. Perhaps it was worth a little risk.

“How long does it take to mine your metal?” She asked.

@xinoehp512

Edited October 20, 2022 by Channelknight Fadran

[Mags she/they]

5 hours ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

Fiadh was a bit confused. Everything had happened so fast. She had just kind of been following Whist. As they crouched behind the cargo boxes she sorted out facts while the other two talked. The older woman was Whist. Whist was nice, she had helped bandage Fiadh's leg and had given her food. Whist also had given her a hug. And then she had defended the other girl. The other girl seemed nice too, but Fiadh wasn't entirely sure about her. And then Whist had knocked out the lady who was definitely not nice. And now they were in an alleyway crouched behind boxes.

Fiadh sighed and then sat on the ground. Crouching kind of hurt. She looked at Whist, waiting to see what happened. Maybe it would help things make sense.

While Whist waited for the girl to answer, she couldn't help but notice Fiadh's confusion. Whist hadn't meant to drag the child into this, but she seemed to determined to with her.

3 hours ago, Tani said:

A cloaked shadow watched from the darkest corner of the alley.

[yes, I think this is a good place for you to introduce a character, but If you'd let @The Halcyon Girl answer some of my questions first that'd for that'd be great. Just so things don't get too confusing]

3 hours ago, The Bookwyrm said:

...I put my character in a random place, and now half the people playing are in that same place.

Not that I'm complaining.

[Sorry ^^; I guess a dock is just a really good starting place for characters (especially since most of us are travelers)]

[The Unknown Medallion he/him]

1 hour ago, justice_magician said:

 

[yes, I think this is a good place for you to introduce a character, but If you'd let @The Halcyon Girl answer some of my questions first that'd for that'd be great. Just so things don't get too confusing]

[Sorry ^^; I guess a dock is just a really good starting place for characters (especially since most of us are travelers)]

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For out of character comments, just put the words in quotes (click the quotation marks at the top of the editor).

 

[Mags she/they]

5 minutes ago, The Unknown Novel said:

For out of character comments, just put the words in quotes (click the quotation marks at the top of the editor)

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Ah! okay, thanks, I though brackets was good enough, but I'll start doing this instead

 

[Channelknight Fadran]

((I do put OOC in double parentheses sometimes but that’s because I’m Lord of the Roleplay Subforum and I get to do whatever I want))

[Mr. Misting he/him]

2 hours ago, Channelknight Fadran said:

Vance reached into his jacket and brought out a single wooden disk engraved with a series of symbols. It wasn’t technically his - she’d told him to use it only in emergencies, and not at all if possible - but the thought of letting anything wait and die and in pain so long…

He drew upon the talisman’s power, feeling it flow into and rejuvenate him. Vance steadied both his blades, bringing them behind him and crouching low. The air condensed around them again, enhanced by the talisman’s power channeled into his magic. He took in a breath, laying out his attack in his mind.

Sorry, Bunny, Vance thought to himself.

Another slash: both blades leaving a blinding arc of power from the ground to the air above his head. The shockwave let out a crack, buffeting the three of them in a harsh wind.

When it settled, the Bunny had stilled - until it teetered forwards, and its head fell clean off.

Quest fell over. At his point that was reasonable though. The killing blow had dwarfed the short man's first attack; while the first attack had been the strike of a sword this was the force of an army. So Quest didn't fell too bad when he crumpled to the ground, blown backwards from the shockwave. He wasn't too happy about the bunny blood that landed on him though.

Quest slowly got to his feet, amazed at the damage that had just happened. The forest around them was absolutely destroyed, ravaged by the battle. 
"This is the power I need, this is where I will get too." Quest thought. He had made that promise long ago but it burned inside him know, reminding him of his quest.

Quest staggered over to the short man, "Who are you again?"

Edited October 20, 2022 by Mr. Misting

[Channelknight Fadran]

Vance wiped his blades off of the Bunny’s fur, then turned around to face the others. “I’m—“

He stopped, holding up a finger. His footing grew uneven, head drooped, eyes squinted shut.

Vance sneezed.

He sniffed and looked up. Drat. “I’m Vance. You’re Quest, right? And Bunny Lady is…?”

[Mr. Misting he/him]

Yes I'm Quest, I think her name is umm Kealie.

[Going_North_cal]

2 hours ago, xinoehp512 said:

Yerik stopped, leaning against a tree, gazing glumly at the trail. It was looking less and less trail-like by the moment. It wouldn't be long before it was gone entirely. This isn't working, he thought to himself, rubbing his aching legs. He needed to try something different.

Cautiously, he pushed off the ground, rising into the air, then dropped. As he landed, he projected his shield, landing without making a sound- and without crashing. Feeling more confident, he practiced again from a higher altitude, then again a couple more times to reassure himself. Then he launched himself up over the top of the trees.

Juuno cursed, and raced to keep up with the now leaping stranger. Stalks, this guy can move. What is the deal with him?

The doors opened to the Elder Chambers, and they beckoned Hyron in.

Hyron entered, resuming their position of bowed head, on one knee.

"Hyron," One said, "We have heard your tidings. We have decided to take action. Do you know the current location of this blaspheming stranger?"

Hyron nodded. "The Outer Northern Border. Walking towards the Center, I believe. I have placed Juuno over him as a scout, and he will send a Feenix if any developments occur."

As if on cue, a bright blue bird flew into the room, landing in the middle. A Feenix. It spoke, in Juuno's voice, and said, He's leaping! Unnaturally! Over the trees, under them, landing without a sound and without a scratch. I don't understand. He's making his way towards the Center and the Domain. Raise the defenses.

Hyron paled significantly. They stammered, "I don't- I swear- Oh, no."

An Elder raised his hand, "Peace, Hyron. We will heed the warnings of Juuno, and raise the Inner Defenses. Report to one of the Trad's, they will tell you what to do."

Hyron stood and bowed. "I will. Thank you." Hyron walked out of the room.

Juuno, struggling to keep up with the stranger, prayed the Elder's had gotten his Feenix, and were raising the defenses. Stalks, he hoped so.

[Channelknight Fadran]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Misting said:

Yes I'm Quest, I think her name is umm Kealie.

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You forgot quotation marks

Vance waved at her. “Hi Kealie.”

[Mr. Misting he/him]

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I didn't do quotation marks because it was nothing besides me speaking, I'm lazy like that.

"So what do we do now? Do you know a place we can crash for the night?"

 

[The Bookwyrm he/him]

3 hours ago, xinoehp512 said:

"We're not asking for money," the man began, then hesitated. "Well. Money would be nice. But what we really need is your help. Manpower, so to speak."

And....here was the catch. As much as Lyras wanted to obtain the meteorite shard, he doubted it would be a good idea to join this man's organization. His instinct told him that there was too much suspicion surrounding the organization, and that even if they had a reliable source of magic, not all their intentions would necessarily be good.

And besides, going to the moons? Even with gravity on their side, the journey had to be nigh impossible.

"I...." Lyras paused, thinking through what to say. "I'm sorry, but at this time, I am unable to join or assist your organization in a personal manner. However, you have piqued my interest. Could you tell me the name of your organization, so that I can keep an eye out for them in my travels, and learn more about them?" 

Lyras glanced at the meteor amulet. "And...is there any other way I could purchase, or earn, that amulet? I'd love to study it."

[Channelknight Fadran]

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As Lord of the RP Subforum, I hereby compel you to ALWAYS use quotation marks for dialogue. We will not excuse lazy excuses.

“We’re a few hours out from the town.” Vance glanced out to the sunlight, squinting. “But it’s almost dark, and there are plenty of monsters that like to jump night travelers. I guess we can just make camp here, where we happen to have our convenient jumbo-sized dinner.”

[Mr. Misting he/him]

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Ok my liege, I will strive to have only the most proper of punctuation!

"I umm" Quest glanced at the bloody bunny head resting by his feet. Somehow, it was already drawing flies. He had the sudden urge to vomit again. "I don't eat meat."

Edited October 20, 2022 by Mr. Misting

[Channelknight Fadran]

“Ah.” A crazy person. “Well, I’d just changed my mind anyways.”

Vance held up a finger to test the wind, then pointed to the north. “We’ll camp a few miles thataway. Just about everything will be smelling out this massive tasty bunny, so everything downwind should go here instead of our camp.”

[Mr. Misting he/him]

"Ah, walking. I guess I could technically do that." Quest pulled himself up from his slouch on his staff, and in doing so introduced himself to so many interesting new pains. "Let's get going before it gets to dark, or I fall over." 

[Channelknight Fadran]

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Imma say that out of courtesy we should wait for Haly to return before we move along.

 

[Mr. Misting he/him]

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Yeah that sounds like a good plan. Quite a lot has progressed without her input; sorry about that Haly.

 

Edited October 21, 2022 by Mr. Misting

[xinoehp512 he/him]

4 hours ago, Channelknight Fadran said:

Vance reached into his jacket and brought out a single wooden disk engraved with a series of symbols. It wasn’t technically his - she’d told him to use it only in emergencies, and not at all if possible - but the thought of letting anything wait and die and in pain so long…

He drew upon the talisman’s power, feeling it flow into and rejuvenate him. Vance steadied both his blades, bringing them behind him and crouching low. The air condensed around them again, enhanced by the talisman’s power channeled into his magic. He took in a breath, laying out his attack in his mind.

Sorry, Bunny, Vance thought to himself.

Another slash: both blades leaving a blinding arc of power from the ground to the air above his head. The shockwave let out a crack, buffeting the three of them in a harsh wind.

When it settled, the Bunny had stilled - until it teetered forwards, and its head fell clean off.

- - - - - -

Quendi glanced back at from where they’d come. The metal they were looking for certainly seemed interesting. Perhaps it was worth a little risk.

“How long does it take to mine your metal?” She asked.

@xinoehp512

Anikel grunted. "Depends on where it is. If it's on the surface, not long at all. If it's under a tree..."

2 hours ago, The Bookwyrm said:

And....here was the catch. As much as Lyras wanted to obtain the meteorite shard, he doubted it would be a good idea to join this man's organization. His instinct told him that there was too much suspicion surrounding the organization, and that even if they had a reliable source of magic, not all their intentions would necessarily be good.

And besides, going to the moons? Even with gravity on their side, the journey had to be nigh impossible.

"I...." Lyras paused, thinking through what to say. "I'm sorry, but at this time, I am unable to join or assist your organization in a personal manner. However, you have piqued my interest. Could you tell me the name of your organization, so that I can keep an eye out for them in my travels, and learn more about them?" 

Lyras glanced at the meteor amulet. "And...is there any other way I could purchase, or earn, that amulet? I'd love to study it."

The stranger seemed disappointed, but continued anyways. "We're the Order of the Fallen Star. I'm afraid I don't think I'm authorized to just give this away..." He paused. "Where were you headed, again?"

2 hours ago, CalanoCorvus said:

Juuno cursed, and raced to keep up with the now leaping stranger. Stalks, this guy can move. What is the deal with him?

The doors opened to the Elder Chambers, and they beckoned Hyron in.

Hyron entered, resuming their position of bowed head, on one knee.

"Hyron," One said, "We have heard your tidings. We have decided to take action. Do you know the current location of this blaspheming stranger?"

Hyron nodded. "The Outer Northern Border. Walking towards the Center, I believe. I have placed Juuno over him as a scout, and he will send a Feenix if any developments occur."

As if on cue, a bright blue bird flew into the room, landing in the middle. A Feenix. It spoke, in Juuno's voice, and said, He's leaping! Unnaturally! Over the trees, under them, landing without a sound and without a scratch. I don't understand. He's making his way towards the Center and the Domain. Raise the defenses.

Hyron paled significantly. They stammered, "I don't- I swear- Oh, no."

An Elder raised his hand, "Peace, Hyron. We will heed the warnings of Juuno, and raise the Inner Defenses. Report to one of the Trad's, they will tell you what to do."

Hyron stood and bowed. "I will. Thank you." Hyron walked out of the room.

Juuno, struggling to keep up with the stranger, prayed the Elder's had gotten his Feenix, and were raising the defenses. Stalks, he hoped so.

Yerik laughed gleefully as he jumped through the forest. Stars, this was fun.

[Channelknight Fadran]

10 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

Anikel grunted. "Depends on where it is. If it's on the surface, not long at all. If it's under a tree..."

“Then I recommend you get started.”

Quendi dropped off her horse, bringing out her staff again.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

59 minutes ago, Mr. Misting said:

"Ah, walking. I guess I could technically do that." Quest pulled himself up from his slouch on his staff, and in doing so introduced himself to so many interesting new pains. "Let's get going before it gets to dark, or I fall over." 

4 hours ago, justice_magician said:

While Whist waited for the girl to answer, she couldn't help but notice Fiadh's confusion. Whist hadn't meant to drag the child into this, but she seemed to determined to with her.

[yes, I think this is a good place for you to introduce a character, but If you'd let @The Halcyon Girl answer some of my questions first that'd for that'd be great. Just so things don't get too confusing]

[Sorry ^^; I guess a dock is just a really good starting place for characters (especially since most of us are travelers)]

This is Kealie, I ruined the space between quotes…

Wow, I’m tired. That’s one of the dangerous things about Ocumeritation—even if you don’t realize you’re using it, it takes a toll.  “Yeah, let’s go.” She leaned against a tree for support.

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Also I totally get it and it’s fine. I rly wish I could be on more, but things. You guys are great.

Nayka:

”Oh…” Nayka settled the woman on the ground and turned back to Whist. “I’m Nayka.”

@Channelknight Fadran@Mr. Misting@justice_magician