IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 I woke, my eyes opened in darkness, and I could not see. No, it was just completely dark. I couldn't move my hands either, try as I might. I tried to speak, and to my surprise, my voice, cold, raspy from lack of use, came out. "So this is what they do to me?" My voice rasped. "Lock me away for- how long has it been? And where am I?" I try to remember what the most recent thing I remember is. I see it, the amies marching, they're destroying everything, a small group. 5 people, maybe, I can't remember their faces. Then a bright flash of light. Then here. "It's been 400 years," I whisper. I struggle, but can only move my head. "Why wake now?" I smile. "Be ready, my retribution will be swift and brutal." ___________________________________________ Keir had risen up; the ranks of soldiers were a cutthroat place. He was called to the officers' hall. He was almost giddy with excitement as he took a seat opposite the Colonel. "We know what you are." He said frankly, with no preamble. My excitement was not just stamped out, but made ice cold, replaced with a cold despair. What was it? How did they find out? Was it when I beat Oel? I did throw him quite hard against the wall. I outwardly kept my expression frozen, then twisted it into confusion. "What?" I pretended shock. "Oh, give up the facade, we've known what you are for weeks. We've just been trying to catch you with enough evidence." I kept the confused expression plastered on my face, "What... What?" I stammered. Then the Colonel grinned, "Welcome. I apologize for the accusation; it's common enough, and we catch all sorts of critters by pretending we know something that we don't." "So... that was all fake?" I asked hesitently. Of course, they did something like this; they didn't actually know anything, I should've expected this. I sighed inwardly as the Colonel handed me something, a pin, one worn by all the officers, giving me basic access to everything the officers had. "T-t-thank you, sir." I stammered. "You deserve the promotion." They said briskly. "Your quarters are at B8-904." Building B, subfloor 8. Just like the limited maps I'd seen had shown. "It is close to midday, I recommend you go to the mess hall first. Get something to eat." He said, "Thank you, sir, I will do just that." I stepped out of the office briskly and walked to the mess hall, putting the pin in its place as I walked. This has been a wonderful day. A wonderful day indeed. I reached the doors to the mess hall and walked through.
Through the Living Wrath he/him Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 7 hours ago, Ookla the Penguin said: I woke, my eyes opened in darkness, and I could not see. No, it was just completely dark. I couldn't move my hands either, try as I might. I tried to speak, and to my surprise, my voice, cold, raspy from lack of use, came out. "So this is what they do to me?" My voice rasped. "Lock me away for- how long has it been? And where am I?" I try to remember what the most recent thing I remember is. I see it, the amies marching, they're destroying everything, a small group. 5 people, maybe, I can't remember their faces. Then a bright flash of light. Then here. "It's been 400 years," I whisper. I struggle, but can only move my head. "Why wake now?" I smile. "Be ready, my retribution will be swift and brutal." ___________________________________________ Keir had risen up; the ranks of soldiers were a cutthroat place. He was called to the officers' hall. He was almost giddy with excitement as he took a seat opposite the Colonel. "We know what you are." He said frankly, with no preamble. My excitement was not just stamped out, but made ice cold, replaced with a cold despair. What was it? How did they find out? Was it when I beat Oel? I did throw him quite hard against the wall. I outwardly kept my expression frozen, then twisted it into confusion. "What?" I pretended shock. "Oh, give up the facade, we've known what you are for weeks. We've just been trying to catch you with enough evidence." I kept the confused expression plastered on my face, "What... What?" I stammered. Then the Colonel grinned, "Welcome. I apologize for the accusation; it's common enough, and we catch all sorts of critters by pretending we know something that we don't." "So... that was all fake?" I asked hesitently. Of course, they did something like this; they didn't actually know anything, I should've expected this. I sighed inwardly as the Colonel handed me something, a pin, one worn by all the officers, giving me basic access to everything the officers had. "T-t-thank you, sir." I stammered. "You deserve the promotion." They said briskly. "Your quarters are at B8-904." Building B, subfloor 8. Just like the limited maps I'd seen had shown. "It is close to midday, I recommend you go to the mess hall first. Get something to eat." He said, "Thank you, sir, I will do just that." I stepped out of the office briskly and walked to the mess hall, putting the pin in its place as I walked. This has been a wonderful day. A wonderful day indeed. I reached the doors to the mess hall and walked through. Quote Where might I POP IN?
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 1 hour ago, SpiritOfWrath said: Quote The mess hall, the hallway, or anywhere where Keir would notice
Belandrius Ohhmar He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 25 minutes ago, IcedOutPenguin said: Quote Might I join as well?
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 11 minutes ago, Ookla the Bell said: Quote Yeah
Through the Living Hope Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 10 hours ago, IcedOutPenguin said: I woke, my eyes opened in darkness, and I could not see. No, it was just completely dark. I couldn't move my hands either, try as I might. I tried to speak, and to my surprise, my voice, cold, raspy from lack of use, came out. "So this is what they do to me?" My voice rasped. "Lock me away for- how long has it been? And where am I?" I try to remember what the most recent thing I remember is. I see it, the amies marching, they're destroying everything, a small group. 5 people, maybe, I can't remember their faces. Then a bright flash of light. Then here. "It's been 400 years," I whisper. I struggle, but can only move my head. "Why wake now?" I smile. "Be ready, my retribution will be swift and brutal." ___________________________________________ Keir had risen up; the ranks of soldiers were a cutthroat place. He was called to the officers' hall. He was almost giddy with excitement as he took a seat opposite the Colonel. "We know what you are." He said frankly, with no preamble. My excitement was not just stamped out, but made ice cold, replaced with a cold despair. What was it? How did they find out? Was it when I beat Oel? I did throw him quite hard against the wall. I outwardly kept my expression frozen, then twisted it into confusion. "What?" I pretended shock. "Oh, give up the facade, we've known what you are for weeks. We've just been trying to catch you with enough evidence." I kept the confused expression plastered on my face, "What... What?" I stammered. Then the Colonel grinned, "Welcome. I apologize for the accusation; it's common enough, and we catch all sorts of critters by pretending we know something that we don't." "So... that was all fake?" I asked hesitently. Of course, they did something like this; they didn't actually know anything, I should've expected this. I sighed inwardly as the Colonel handed me something, a pin, one worn by all the officers, giving me basic access to everything the officers had. "T-t-thank you, sir." I stammered. "You deserve the promotion." They said briskly. "Your quarters are at B8-904." Building B, subfloor 8. Just like the limited maps I'd seen had shown. "It is close to midday, I recommend you go to the mess hall first. Get something to eat." He said, "Thank you, sir, I will do just that." I stepped out of the office briskly and walked to the mess hall, putting the pin in its place as I walked. This has been a wonderful day. A wonderful day indeed. I reached the doors to the mess hall and walked through. Quote What kind of characters are you looking for?
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 47 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: Quote Anything really, just keep in mind the climate and landscape is basically Scotland and the technology is late midevil
Through the Living Hope Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 1 hour ago, IcedOutPenguin said: Keltie spun wool. It was peaceful.
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 9 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: Keltie spun wool. It was peaceful. "Hello," Says a voice in her head.
Through the Living Hope Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 40 minutes ago, IcedOutPenguin said: "Hello," Says a voice in her head. She froze.
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 1 minute ago, Spark of Hope said: She froze. "What is your name?"
Through the Living Hope Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 4 minutes ago, IcedOutPenguin said: "What is your name?" She kept her mind blank. What if this was a fae of some kind?
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 2 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: She kept her mind blank. What if this was a fae of some kind? "Come now, I'm not going to hurt you, I'm simply trying to have a conversation."
Through the Living Hope Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 1 minute ago, IcedOutPenguin said: "Come now, I'm not going to hurt you, I'm simply trying to have a conversation." I… I don’t trust you.
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 Just now, Spark of Hope said: I… I don’t trust you. "I'm not asking you to."
Through the Living Hope Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 Just now, IcedOutPenguin said: "I'm not asking you to." … Keltie.
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 3 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: … Keltie. "Keltie." They say slowly. "That's a nice name."
Through the Living Hope Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 Just now, IcedOutPenguin said: "Keltie." They say slowly. "That's a nice name." A shiver went up her spine. Thank you..?
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 Just now, Spark of Hope said: A shiver went up her spine. Thank you..? "I need some help with something. I have not seen the world in many years. I would like to know what it's like."
Through the Living Hope Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 Just now, IcedOutPenguin said: "I need some help with something. I have not seen the world in many years. I would like to know what it's like." Huh?
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 13 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: Huh? "Yes, I would like to know, is the Ichariu Empire still around? What is the population of Hur. That sort of thing."
Through the Living Hope Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 8 minutes ago, IcedOutPenguin said: "Yes, I would like to know, is the Ichariu Empire still around? What is the population of Hur. That sort of thing." She blinked. This was.. strange. She answered the being’s questions as best she could.
IcedOutPenguin He/Him Posted December 19, 2025 Author Posted December 19, 2025 18 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: She blinked. This was.. strange. She answered the being’s questions as best she could. "This information is... much appreciated."
Through the Living Wrath he/him Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 Theani smiled as she looked over the paintings, placing a match to each in turn. Destruction of ideals fulfilled her, in a way, and the destruction of art was a way to make her own mark on the world. Some tried to characterize her by her thievery. Expert thefts, they called them. They ignored the mark, but the mark was for her and her alone.
Through the Living Hope Posted December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 1 hour ago, IcedOutPenguin said: "This information is... much appreciated." You’re welcome.
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