The Stormfather He/Him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 3 hours ago, Dragonheir said: Pretend I said I'm not supposed to tell you what's going on, but making you a Sand Master might be helpful here... Continuing from that response (it'll say that to Astra too, I guess. @Lotus Blossom) :This sand here might be invested. The last person who was able to use it sold the ability to the Casino, but I'm able to make you control it... The power also would let you activate aether spores at range, and force people to activate their MoIs, if you touch them. You can also do some fuel conversions with it; would let you get ahold of stormlight from food or normal light. It's the hardest power for me to grant, though; requires being stabbed in the heart, and a specific part at that. Also @LightRinger, for context if you can fill in. Quote I’ve read white sand and know why a sand master is, but Mark doesn’t “I- No. not through the heart. What did you say would happen through the rib or somewhere safe?”
Through the Living Hope Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 5 hours ago, Edema Rue said: Inside is a black notecard. In looping white script, it says, “Try killing a tribute next time.” She kicked the box away from the Redspine, Tinker, and herself, trying to blink away the mist of tears.
BlueWildRye he/him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 The spores rose and fell. They rose and fell. Theyroseandfell.
Through the Living Hope Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 5 minutes ago, BlueWildRye said: The spores rose and fell. They rose and fell. Theyroseandfell. She looked down so they wouldn’t touch her wet face.
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 (edited) Tinker read the note. He didn't react. What was the point of anger or frustration at this point? "They aren't going to give us anything else," he said. "But that's okay. We have everything we need. And, if we die here, at least it will be knowing we didn't lose ourselves to them." He squeezed her hand. @Spark of Hope Edited August 4, 2024 by The Bookwyrm
Edema Rue she/her Posted August 4, 2024 Author Posted August 4, 2024 In the arena, the already dark sky seems to grow darker. No. Not dark. Blank. There’s a sudden rumbling, louder than the other Changes. A breathy laughter seems to whisper through the air. The ground splits apart. Rock twists, deafening, and suddenly it’s dark. Far, far too dark. As if they’re deep underground. As if all the light that ever was has faded, and will never return. ”Good evening, tributes,” a silky voice says. It’s easily recognizable as Corin, though it is far crueler than he has ever been before. Let me out let me out let me out! “You all seem rather friendly with each other…” Corin’s voice tsk’d softly, the sound echoing through the darkness. “It’s time you were reminded of all that you came here for. Fame.” It means nothing. “Riches.” There are more important things than money. “Power.” You’ll never give it to them. ”Dear tributes, you have spent too long unwilling to fight, and so we have found a way to…entice you.” Stop making it sound like I chose this! “A game, if you will.” Corin laughed. “A series of duels, and a series of bets. Fights are to the death. Winning bets will give you advantages when you fight. Losing will bring disadvantages. Betting is not optional. Fighting is not optional. We’ll continue until we have a victor.” There was a sound, almost like a sigh, and four torches burst alight, each in the corner of a raised stone arena. On each of its sides is a sheer drop into darkness. Corin stands in the center, eyes alight. He’s wearing a top hat and a tailored black coat that falls to his boots. A shimmering purple snake is curled around his right arm. It flicks its tongue as if laughing. “There,” Corin said coolly. Slowly, he floats from the ground, a faint glow following him as he eventually lands in an announcer’s booth. “Our first fight will be between our dear friends Mare and Tinker.” As he said their names, a light revealed Mare, on a hovering stone outside of the arena, and Tinker mirroring her on the other side. “The fight will begin after bets have been placed. So give me your bets, tributes.” I’m so sorry. ”It’s time for the real game to begin.” @RoyalBeeMage @J. Magi @The Bookwyrm @Spark of Hope @The Stormfather @WhyEverNot_8 @Scars of Hathsin @Lotus Blossom Quote I’m so sorry if this messes things up for anyone. I’ve been asked to speed things along, and since I refuse to godmod…here’s what I’ve got. 1
Through the Living Heir he/him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 8 hours ago, The Stormfather said: “I- No. not through the heart. What did you say would happen through the rib or somewhere safe?” Well, if you don’t want a strong power… left shoulder would give you Connection manipulation. You could make yourself easier or harder to notice at will… or your leg could give you cognitive realm teleportation… The final Change begins. @Lotus Blossom also: you both feel a flash of amusement and excitement, almost like the spike is laughing. That’s fun. They let me watch, you know, before they put me in the arena. These two are in love… -more cruel amusement- Anyway, if you two don’t hurry up quick, I’ll let that guy decide who to give me to. And I’m betting they want you to fight each other. Have fun! (I’m just assuming that you’re close enough together that the spike can talk to both of you)
Through the Living Hope Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 7 hours ago, The Bookwyrm said: Tinker read the note. He didn't react. What was the point of anger or frustration at this point? "They aren't going to give us anything else," he said. "But that's okay. We have everything we need. And, if we die here, at least it will be knowing we didn't lose ourselves to them." He squeezed her hand. @Spark of Hope She looked up at him for a moment. With only slight hesitation, she made another choice. The choice to kiss him. And then he was gone. 1 hour ago, Edema Rue said: In the arena, the already dark sky seems to grow darker. No. Not dark. Blank. There’s a sudden rumbling, louder than the other Changes. A breathy laughter seems to whisper through the air. The ground splits apart. Rock twists, deafening, and suddenly it’s dark. Far, far too dark. As if they’re deep underground. As if all the light that ever was has faded, and will never return. ”Good evening, tributes,” a silky voice says. It’s easily recognizable as Corin, though it is far crueler than he has ever been before. Let me out let me out let me out! “You all seem rather friendly with each other…” Corin’s voice tsk’d softly, the sound echoing through the darkness. “It’s time you were reminded of all that you came here for. Fame.” It means nothing. “Riches.” There are more important things than money. “Power.” You’ll never give it to them. ”Dear tributes, you have spent too long unwilling to fight, and so we have found a way to…entice you.” Stop making it sound like I chose this! “A game, if you will.” Corin laughed. “A series of duels, and a series of bets. Fights are to the death. Winning bets will give you advantages when you fight. Losing will bring disadvantages. Betting is not optional. Fighting is not optional. We’ll continue until we have a victor.” There was a sound, almost like a sigh, and four torches burst alight, each in the corner of a raised stone arena. On each of its sides is a sheer drop into darkness. Corin stands in the center, eyes alight. He’s wearing a top hat and a tailored black coat that falls to his boots. A shimmering purple snake is curled around his right arm. It flicks its tongue as if laughing. “There,” Corin said coolly. Slowly, he floats from the ground, a faint glow following him as he eventually lands in an announcer’s booth. “Our first fight will be between our dear friends Mare and Tinker.” As he said their names, a light revealed Mare, on a hovering stone outside of the arena, and Tinker mirroring her on the other side. “The fight will begin after bets have been placed. So give me your bets, tributes.” I’m so sorry. ”It’s time for the real game to begin.” @RoyalBeeMage @J. Magi @The Bookwyrm @Spark of Hope @The Stormfather @WhyEverNot_8 @Scars of Hathsin @Lotus Blossom Her face was somehow both red from crying and pale, and the hand that had been holding Tinker’s shook. Her eyes seemed to be locked on something, but if you followed her gaze nothing was there.
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 (edited) Tinker blinked at the sudden change in scenery. Then he chuckled. They're desperate, aren't they...look how weak they are. "Did you honestly expect this to work?" he said. He wasn't talking to Corin. "You've already heard me say that I refuse to kill anyone. So how is putting me in a deathmatch supposed to accomplish anything? It changes nothing. "You've already proven to the entire country on this broadcast that you're wanton murderers. With no regard for the life of those you see as less than you. What's one more life? If I refuse, you can simply dispose of me. "And before you consider trying to blackmail me into fighting, know that the only thing I fear is the death of those I care about. But that doesn't matter; if you do take such drastic actions, that's more blood on your hands, and more proof to the people that the government that allowed these games to happen is corrupt. He stood resolutely. "Show me, then. What desperate, scrambling action are you going to take to try to get me to move? Are you going to kill her? Kill the other tributes? Try to kill my family? Pull out some trick to control my mind, my body? All of it is only more fuel on the fire burning you from the inside." My family... I'm sorry. I thought...I thought I might have been able to make it. To help you. But now I know. This is the cancer at the heart of this land, and this is how I expose it. Please forgive me...and please, fight for a better future. I love you. @Edema Rue @Spark of Hope @SmilingPanda19 Edited August 4, 2024 by The Bookwyrm 4
Through the Living Hope Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 3 hours ago, The Bookwyrm said: Tinker blinked at the sudden change in scenery. Then he chuckled. They're desperate, aren't they...look how weak they are. "Did you honestly expect this to work?" he said. He wasn't talking to Corin. "You've already heard me say that I refuse to kill anyone. So how is putting me in a deathmatch supposed to accomplish anything? It changes nothing. "You've already proven to the entire country on this broadcast that you're wanton murderers. With no regard for the life of those you see as less than you. What's one more life? If I refuse, you can simply dispose of me. "And before you consider trying to blackmail me into fighting, know that the only thing I fear is the death of those I care about. But that doesn't matter; of you do take such drastic actions, that's more blood on your hands, and more proof to the people that the government that allowed these games to happen is corrupt. He stood resolutely. "Show me, then. What desperate, scrambling action are you going to take to try to get me to move? Are you going to kill her? Kill the other tributes? Try to kill my family? Pull out some trick to control my mind, my body? All of it is only more fuel on the fire burning you from the inside." My family... I'm sorry. I thought...I thought I might have been able to make it. To help you. But now I know. This is the cancer at the heart of this land, and this is how I expose it. Please forgive me...and please, fight for a better future. I love you. @Edema Rue @Spark of Hope @SmilingPanda19 Quote Just completely ignoring that she kissed him lol
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 1 minute ago, Spark of Hope said: Quote ...Oh. I thought you meant that he vanished before she could.
Through the Living Hope Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 11 minutes ago, The Bookwyrm said: Quote No, kissed him and then he disappeared
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 5 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: Quote Welp... Tinker gazed across the arena and met Marewill's eyes. He remembered the sudden brush of her lips against his. He felt his face redden slightly. I'm sorry, Marewill...this was never going to work, was it? Not with at least one of us slated for death. Maybe both of us. Tinker wasn't even sure how he felt about her. Not completely. He did care about her, yes...but how much of the "romance" was just the pressure of the situation and the desperate need for human connection? Does it matter? A part of him said. You care about her. And she cares about you. No matter where that goes, what it means, it has power. "I'm sorry," he called across the empty space. "I doubt they'll let me go much further. I think...this is where my path ends, one way or another. "If you make it...take your family to a town called Moongaze, at the edge of the country. Find my family. They'll take care of you." He smiled sadly at her. "Thank you, Marewill. For everything."
The Stormfather He/Him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 (edited) When Mark hears the announcement, he looks to Astra. "That's... That's the guy who was in the casino, right? But he seems... different. He wasn't like this when I saw him, briefly as it was. Someone needs to listen to what he truly wants to say." Quote Time to monologue "I might be a killer. I might be an assassin, the shadow waiting in the night. I might be a terrible person. But at least I remember. "Everyone that I killed, I remember them vividly. Their purpose. Their drive. Even If I hardly knew them I will remember." The words, Mark. The words! "And those times when I showed mercy? I listened. From the lowliest peasant to the high lords, I would listen to them when others wouldn't. I would try to understand why they had to die, why Ellif had ordered me to kill them." "Sometimes I didn't. Sometimes I let them go, let them run, run for their lives. They got away. Because I Listened!" Do it! Now, before it's too late! Starvation and exhaustion battered Mark, and he slumped down. "I-" THE WORDS! "I will listen to those who have been ignored!" Call it, Mark! Call the power! "I- I can't..." Call the power! Mark lifted one hand. And summoned his Shardblade. A short blade, curved. A scimitar, but with a wicked point on the hilt to backstab. "One way or another, It's time to end this." "Astra... Thank you, for everything. For saving me from the storm, from the Redspine, from Quelkin... Astra Ay, I love you." @Lotus Blossom Edited August 4, 2024 by The Stormfather
Through the Living Hope Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 42 minutes ago, The Bookwyrm said: Tinker gazed across the arena and met Marewill's eyes. He remembered the sudden brush of her lips against his. He felt his face redden slightly. I'm sorry, Marewill...this was never going to work, was it? Not with at least one of us slated for death. Maybe both of us. Tinker wasn't even sure how he felt about her. Not completely. He did care about her, yes...but how much of the "romance" was just the pressure of the situation and the desperate need for human connection? Does it matter? A part of him said. You care about her. And she cares about you. No matter where that goes, what it means, it has power. "I'm sorry," he called across the empty space. "I doubt they'll let me go much further. I think...this is where my path ends, one way or another. "If you make it...take your family to a town called Moongaze, at the edge of the country. Find my family. They'll take care of you." He smiled sadly at her. "Thank you, Marewill. For everything." Her eyes locked with his. “I won’t… I won’t forget you…”
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: Her eyes locked with his. “I won’t… I won’t forget you…” Tinker's smile lost a little bit of it's sadness. "That means a lot. Thank you. But... don't let that memory hold you back, okay? Even if I'm not the one for you...find someone else. "And...if we both die here... we can get to know each other more on the other side, right?" Edited August 4, 2024 by The Bookwyrm
Through the Living Hope Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 13 minutes ago, The Bookwyrm said: Tinker's smile lost a little bit of it's sadness. "That means a lot. Thank you. But... don't let that memory hold you back, okay? Even if I'm not the one for you...find someone else. "And...if we both die here... we can get to know each other more on the other side, right?" She tried to smile and nodded. “Yeah. I’ll try. And if that happens… we will.”
Edema Rue she/her Posted August 4, 2024 Author Posted August 4, 2024 5 hours ago, The Bookwyrm said: Tinker blinked at the sudden change in scenery. Then he chuckled. They're desperate, aren't they...look how weak they are. "Did you honestly expect this to work?" he said. He wasn't talking to Corin. "You've already heard me say that I refuse to kill anyone. So how is putting me in a deathmatch supposed to accomplish anything? It changes nothing. "You've already proven to the entire country on this broadcast that you're wanton murderers. With no regard for the life of those you see as less than you. What's one more life? If I refuse, you can simply dispose of me. "And before you consider trying to blackmail me into fighting, know that the only thing I fear is the death of those I care about. But that doesn't matter; if you do take such drastic actions, that's more blood on your hands, and more proof to the people that the government that allowed these games to happen is corrupt. He stood resolutely. "Show me, then. What desperate, scrambling action are you going to take to try to get me to move? Are you going to kill her? Kill the other tributes? Try to kill my family? Pull out some trick to control my mind, my body? All of it is only more fuel on the fire burning you from the inside." My family... I'm sorry. I thought...I thought I might have been able to make it. To help you. But now I know. This is the cancer at the heart of this land, and this is how I expose it. Please forgive me...and please, fight for a better future. I love you. @Edema Rue @Spark of Hope @SmilingPanda19 2 hours ago, Spark of Hope said: In the distance, Mare hears a sound almost like sobbing. It sounds…it sounds like Lily. Quote You can control what she says 1 hour ago, The Stormfather said: When Mark hears the announcement, he looks to Astra. "That's... That's the guy who was in the casino, right? But he seems... different. He wasn't like this when I saw him, briefly as it was. Someone needs to listen to what he truly wants to say." "I might be a killer. I might be an assassin, the shadow waiting in the night. I might be a terrible person. But at least I remember. "Everyone that I killed, I remember them vividly. Their purpose. Their drive. Even If I hardly knew them I will remember." The words, Mark. The words! "And those times when I showed mercy? I listened. From the lowliest peasant to the high lords, I would listen to them when others wouldn't. I would try to understand why they had to die, why Ellif had ordered me to kill them." "Sometimes I didn't. Sometimes I let them go, let them run, run for their lives. They got away. Because I Listened!" Do it! Now, before it's too late! Starvation and exhaustion battered Mark, and he slumped down. "I-" THE WORDS! "I will listen to those who have been ignored!" Call it, Mark! Call the power! "I- I can't..." Call the power! Mark lifted one hand. And summoned his Shardblade. A short blade, curved. A scimitar, but with a wicked point on the hilt to backstab. "One way or another, It's time to end this." "Astra... Thank you, for everything. For saving me from the storm, from the Redspine, from Quelkin... Astra Ay, I love you." @Lotus Blossom Quote Oop I should’ve clarified better Each of the tributes is on their own little circle of floating stone so ah there’s that “Bets!” Corin called. “Place your bets, tributes.” Quote Oh and by the way, I am completely okay with you guys finding a way to hack the system and have your catching fire ending. If you can make me believe it, and make it beautiful, I’ll go with it.
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 13 minutes ago, Edema Rue said: Oh and by the way, I am completely okay with you guys finding a way to hack the system and have your catching fire ending. If you can make me believe it, and make it beautiful, I’ll go with it. Quote See, I'd love that, but...I don't know how...
Through the Living Hope Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 15 minutes ago, Edema Rue said: In the distance, Mare hears a sound almost like sobbing. It sounds…it sounds like Lily. “Bets!” Corin called. “Place your bets, tributes.” “Willy!” the voice cried. Her eyes widened. “Lily!” she muttered and looked for the source of the sound. 1 minute ago, The Bookwyrm said: Quote “If I win we all go home” lol
Edema Rue she/her Posted August 4, 2024 Author Posted August 4, 2024 1 hour ago, Spark of Hope said: “Willy!” the voice cried. Her eyes widened. “Lily!” she muttered and looked for the source of the sound. It’s coming from the darkness. The sounds of crying get louder. “They’ll stop hurting us if you fight.”
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 8 minutes ago, Edema Rue said: It’s coming from the darkness. The sounds of crying get louder. “They’ll stop hurting us if you fight.” Tinker's eyes widened. "You bastards. You don't care at all what they think of you now, do you? Are you even human anymore?" Those cries... That pain... Quote Oh, maybe this is how I get him to snap. Also pardon the mild language. I think it's in character though. Considering the situation.
Through the Living Hope Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 1 hour ago, Edema Rue said: It’s coming from the darkness. The sounds of crying get louder. “They’ll stop hurting us if you fight.” She fell to her knees and desperately grabbed at her hair. To all of the tributes who noticed, she seemed to barely be containing a feral rage. 1 hour ago, The Bookwyrm said: Tinker's eyes widened. "You bastards. You don't care at all what they think of you now, do you? Are you even human anymore?" Those cries... That pain...
Scars of Hathsin he/him Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 Dougella, HG Arena Dougella watches as everyone went there ways, running after the Redspine, or heading towards the casino. And I am left alone again. She grimaces, and feels some of the old abandoned emotions rearing there head again. She pushes them down, even if she wanted to indulge herself. Strength before weakness. She feels something tug at those words, like they had some meaning. She goes to tap luck, when the change happens, and she watches as the arena changes into an arena. A gloomy cave, reminiscent of Roshar, according to the Rosharan people she had talked too. Platforms stood also reminiscent of something, something more sinister, The games themselves. What is the bet that stepping off this platform will get me blown up she thinks amusedly to herself. Probably high. Dougella screams, hearing the other voice. "What are you?"
Guest Ψιτιsτηε Βεsτ Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 5 minutes ago, Scars of Hathsin said: Dougella, HG Arena Dougella watches as everyone went there ways, running after the Redspine, or heading towards the casino. And I am left alone again. She grimaces, and feels some of the old abandoned emotions rearing there head again. She pushes them down, even if she wanted to indulge herself. Strength before weakness. She feels something tug at those words, like they had some meaning. She goes to tap luck, when the change happens, and she watches as the arena changes into an arena. A gloomy cave, reminiscent of Roshar, according to the Rosharan people she had talked too. Platforms stood also reminiscent of something, something more sinister, The games themselves. What is the bet that stepping off this platform will get me blown up she thinks amusedly to herself. Probably high. Dougella screams, hearing the other voice. "What are you?" She didn’t have much time to think, however, a figure suddenly came storming from behind her. A closer look made it appear like a dead body that somehow ran quickly at her, it’s body cold and it’s eyes glazed over. Quote Reminder, when my character died, he awakened his clithes all skeins him, they now try to kill the others, even after he is dead, trapped in them. If it coming back to attack you is impossible by some sheild or something tell me. Otherwise, yeah.
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