Keke They/he Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Just now, SpiritOfWrath said: A dark figure, disfigured, formed from the ground, or from the void, of wherever he reappeared. "Resistance... yes. Perhaps I should end it now. But I feel the power... just beyond my grasp. My Authority fails me. Come with me." Pyk closed his eyes, frowning deeply. "I do not know." Asher sat down. “I heard of a place, i do not know how to get there, but its a quite area where we can live normally…” Asher awkwardly tapped her fingers. “And i was wondering if you… wanted to go there and uh… maybe live there with me.”
Kansas Stormcursed he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said: A dark figure, disfigured, formed from the ground, or from the void, of wherever he reappeared. "Resistance... yes. Perhaps I should end it now. But I feel the power... just beyond my grasp. My Authority fails me. Come with me." Pyk closed his eyes, frowning deeply. "I do not know." "Why?"
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Keke said: Asher sat down. “I heard of a place, i do not know how to get there, but its a quite area where we can live normally…” Asher awkwardly tapped her fingers. “And i was wondering if you… wanted to go there and uh… maybe live there with me.” Pyk smiled faintly, and nodded. "Of course, Asher. Of course." @Kansas Stormcursed "It is appointed. The time is determined." Edited January 21 by SpiritOfWrath
Keke They/he Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Just now, SpiritOfWrath said: Pyk smiled faintly, and nodded. "Of course, Asher. Of course." She smiled. “Well we should find someone who knows how to get there” @Kansas Stormcursed any of ur pl know how to get to the clearing?
Kansas Stormcursed he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said: Pyk smiled faintly, and nodded. "Of course, Asher. Of course." @Kansas Stormcursed "It is appointed. The time is determined." Dark Cep considers, then shrugs. "Ok. Where am I going?" Just now, Keke said: She smiled. “Well we should find someone who knows how to get there” @Kansas Stormcursed any of ur pl know how to get to the clearing? No; none of them have made it there yet, and won't until we start dealing with Aeryn
Keke They/he Posted January 21 Posted January 21 1 minute ago, Kansas Stormcursed said: Dark Cep considers, then shrugs. "Ok. Where am I going?" No; none of them have made it there yet, and won't until we start dealing with Aeryn Well im wondering for Asher and pyk
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, Keke said: She smiled. “Well we should find someone who knows how to get there” @Kansas Stormcursed any of ur pl know how to get to the clearing? He nods. "Where... where is this place?" Just now, Kansas Stormcursed said: Dark Cep considers, then shrugs. "Ok. Where am I going?" No; none of them have made it there yet, and won't until we start dealing with Aeryn "You will travel to my domain. And you have my oath that you may return to the Thread (rather, to the mainstream of the Thread) unharmed."
Kansas Stormcursed he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said: He nods. "Where... where is this place?" "You will travel to my domain. And you have my oath that you may return to the Thread (rather, to the mainstream of the Thread) unharmed." "Very well."
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said: "Very well." The figure, disfigured, held its hand to him. guys I think the guests really like TLT it was viewed prolly 3x as much as any other thread. Edited January 21 by SpiritOfWrath
Keke They/he Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Just now, SpiritOfWrath said: The figure, disfigured, held its hand to him. guys I think the guests really like TLT it was viewed prolly as much as any other thread. I like lurking on the online member list and so many guests are lurking rn
Kansas Stormcursed he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said: The figure, disfigured, held its hand to him. guys I think the guests really like TLT it was viewed prolly 3x as much as any other thread. It's got a lot of posts Dark Cep warily reaches out and takes the hand.
Through The Living Ash he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 7 minutes ago, Keke said: Well im wondering for Asher and pyk I think that people who have been through a lot of trauma sometimes just find themselves showing up in the clearing but other than that I don't think there's any way there.
Keke They/he Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Just now, Ashkaloda said: I think that people who have been through a lot of trauma sometimes just find themselves showing up in the clearing but other than that I don't think there's any way there. Ah okay Ill just pull some author strings 9 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said: He nods. "Where... where is this place?" "You will travel to my domain. And you have my oath that you may return to the Thread (rather, to the mainstream of the Thread) unharmed." Asher shrugged.”i just heard about it not really anything else.” pyk and asher black out.
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 4 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said: It's got a lot of posts Dark Cep warily reaches out and takes the hand. Reality shifts, and he finds himself in a dark audience chamber, a ruin crumbling and decaying. Vines grew across the floor, which itself was made of a polished bone. He stood on a section of the floor that was clear of vines, stained red with blood-almost akin to a red carpet. The vines grew ivory, plated over red tendrils. On a dilapidated throne sat the figure, disfigured. "You. You who are refered to as Dark Cep, by your creator of Authority. I would speak with you." 2 minutes ago, Ashkaloda said: I think that people who have been through a lot of trauma sometimes just find themselves showing up in the clearing but other than that I don't think there's any way there. So you're saying we make up a way to escape the Thread? Might work with Wish Just now, Keke said: Ah okay Ill just pull some author strings Asher shrugged.”i just heard about it not really anything else.” pyk and asher black out. oop oh
Kansas Stormcursed he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Just now, SpiritOfWrath said: Reality shifts, and he finds himself in a dark audience chamber, a ruin crumbling and decaying. Vines grew across the floor, which itself was made of a polished bone. He stood on a section of the floor that was clear of vines, stained red with blood-almost akin to a red carpet. The vines grew ivory, plated over red tendrils. On a dilapidated throne sat the figure, disfigured. "You. You who are refered to as Dark Cep, by your creator of Authority. I would speak with you." So you're saying we make up a way to escape the Thread? Might work with Wish oop oh "Very well. You are Wrath, are you not?"
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Just now, Kansas Stormcursed said: "Very well. You are Wrath, are you not?" "In a sense. I am indeed, an Author-side being. My being is not constrained by the Thread. Nor any Thread." It leaned forward. "You spoke with Delusion. I wish to hear what she approached you about."
Kansas Stormcursed he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said: "In a sense. I am indeed, an Author-side being. My being is not constrained by the Thread. Nor any Thread." It leaned forward. "You spoke with Delusion. I wish to hear what she approached you about." "Interesting." Uhh dude it's been so long with so much going on that I don't remember
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 1 minute ago, Kansas Stormcursed said: "Interesting." Uhh dude it's been so long with so much going on that I don't remember uuuhhhh crappy She wanted to place you in an augmented reality. Her own "paradise"
Kansas Stormcursed he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said: uuuhhhh crappy She wanted to place you in an augmented reality. Her own "paradise" "She wished to put me in a 'paradise' of sorts."
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 1 minute ago, Kansas Stormcursed said: "She wished to put me in a 'paradise' of sorts." It nodded. "This is as I expected. The influence of Bat has corrupted their lattices." The figure, disfigured, shifted in its seat. "This is what I needed from you. Do not attempt to 'save' her. But before you leave... I wish for you to consider Thread. Many have attempted to leave it, and indeed, there have been successes. Even those who have retained their memories. I can offer you a similitude, should you ever wish it. But..." The figure, disfigured, leaned forwards. "Do not approach it with these wishes." A gateway opened behind Dark Cep.
Kansas Stormcursed he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Just now, SpiritOfWrath said: It nodded. "This is as I expected. The influence of Bat has corrupted their lattices." The figure, disfigured, shifted in its seat. "This is what I needed from you. Do not attempt to 'save' her. But before you leave... I wish for you to consider Thread. Many have attempted to leave it, and indeed, there have been successes. Even those who have retained their memories. I can offer you a similitude, should you ever wish it. But..." The figure, disfigured, leaned forwards. "Do not approach it with these wishes." A gateway opened behind Dark Cep. "I fear she rather missed the mark. She offered me things I can do with my own mind. I have no desire yet to leave; there is still much to do." Dark Cep pauses. "Dare I ask what it is?"
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Just now, Kansas Stormcursed said: "I fear she rather missed the mark. She offered me things I can do with my own mind. I have no desire yet to leave; there is still much to do." Dark Cep pauses. "Dare I ask what it is?" "It is another like me. Another twisted incarnation of Wrath. And its goals... do not align with yours. It would have a Thread of servitude."
Kansas Stormcursed he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Just now, SpiritOfWrath said: "It is another like me. Another twisted incarnation of Wrath. And its goals... do not align with yours. It would have a Thread of servitude." Dark Cep nods and steps through the gateway.
NameIess Posted January 21 Posted January 21 On 1/19/2026 at 3:54 AM, Sequence said: Aelinor pursed her lips, recalling her last few moments on Sequence’s World. The chaos, the destruction, the earthquakes… “… Maybe we shouldn’t count on being able to move her. Even if her planet will one day be safe again, it won’t be the same.” She got to her feet slowly, cradling Conflict in her ruined hands. It was difficult, but she managed to hold it long enough to dismiss it quietly. When it vanished, she found herself looking down at Sequence. She immediately shuddered and turned away, desperately avoiding looking… ”Just somewhere peaceful…” She said with a swallow and a shaky sigh. “Will have to do, I think.” Unintelligible found himself staring at Sequence’s corpse again. He trembled, and squeezed his eyes shut. “Hope is important.” He whispered. “Goals are important. Even if defeating Ivisyre and restoring Sequence’s world is impossible… I need something to keep going for.” Slowly, he knelt to the ground and picked up Sequence’s body. “We should… be on our way. 17 hours ago, DragonHeir said: And then Heir finally showed up. Rebus smiled, and a pen and paper materialized in front of him. "Welcome to my empire, then." - Rebus is pretty sure he's given up most chances at love - he doesn't regret it, but still wishes there had been some other way Rebus laughed, grinning. "Alright." "Instrumental convergence, Malevolence. Existing is the prerequisite to almost any goal." Rebus smiled. "A reward... The highest stakes would be that of the Witherlord Mantle, followed by the Lost Page required to acquire it. I suspect you - rightly - would agree to neither. Fealty would likely be cut short by betrayal, though a favor could serve as a reward. If my plans progress as intended, I shall have up to five excess Plotblades - should you have an item of similar worth that could be my wager." - Jack glanced at him, then jumped. He easily crested the husks, spring-loaded heels propelling him a dozen feet into the air. Whether that would be sufficient distraction remained to be seen. - Rebus nodded. "Good. In addition to remaining here, I'll procure the last element required." Rebus's smile lessened, changing from unnerving grin to something more sane and civil. "I suspect I can be of use. I respected Sequence - she deserves the burial she would want. I only ask one thing in return." Rebus looked directly toward Eli, but his Author hadn't followed this plot well enough to know what else he should do. "That agreement is acceptable - welcome to my empire, Vengeance." Rebus snapped into being with a sonic boom, longcoat rippling. Antagonist hummed on his brow, a smile on his face. "Yes, Cricket. Let's." “Existence is assured if my goals are met.” Malevolence countered. “I suppose I could acquire a Plotblade to wager. Or perhaps I could agree not to seek Antagonist.” — The husks and the sage were distracted indeed, watching Jack in awe as he flew through the air over the heads of the husks and towards the door. Lyric took advantage of this distraction, pulling his hammer from his side and laying into the husks in front of him. In moments, he took down several of the creatures, making a hole large enough for him to dash through, catching up to Jack as the mechanical man landed. “Excellent, my friend! Now we must merely make it past the mighty Sage!” — Balitan worked quickly, remaking isolation protocols, patching together fractured code. Several hours later, he looked up from the computer. “Alright. I have done what I can. The self-repair code is operational, and the system should come online in a few hours. — Unintelligible stiffened at Rebus’s words. “No, I doubt you can.” He said, voice cold. “I think I speak for both myself and Aelinor when I say we are not in the mood for your machinations.”
Through the Living Heir he/him Posted January 21 Posted January 21 14 hours ago, Keke said: OH BRO OH BRO Dax shivered. “Alright.” — “a terrible- no no no wait wait.” She backed up. “Your. Mistaking me for my brother. Hes an ass. Hes horrible. But i promise i swear im not like them!” Her ears pinned back in fear and her tail swished. “I can explain why I haven’t been here for the past.. few years.” AHHH I CANT I CANT DEAL WITH NOT HAVING AN END TONIGHT!!!!! PLEASEEEEEEEE Words - a heads-up display - shimmered into view as the two became citizens of Rebus’s empire. It seemed designed for unobtrusiveness, except a central menu with three choices: “utility fog display”, “mental interface”, and “other”. “You now have permissions allowing nanomachine control, among other things.” Rebus explained. “The most flexible method would be mental control, but that makes people uncomfortable for a number of reasons. What you see now is the default method - if even that is discomforting, a physical device can be provided.” - “You may be telling the truth. You may be a liar, and you may merely be a hypocrite. Why should I believe you, and why should I care?” Rebus watched Ryna lead Atlas off to the side, but made no comment - the Chronicler was likely better suited for counseling. 7 hours ago, ChipsAHoid said: Thank you. “It is my pleasure.” Rebus smiled. “If you would, dispatch a servant of yours - Mischief would be well suited to the quarry, though perhaps not the task - to bring the man I seek to me, alive. I can provide help, of course, but some interactions are difficult for metaphysical reasons.” 23 minutes ago, NameIess said: “Existence is assured if my goals are met.” Malevolence countered. “I suppose I could acquire a Plotblade to wager. Or perhaps I could agree not to seek Antagonist.” — The husks and the sage were distracted indeed, watching Jack in awe as he flew through the air over the heads of the husks and towards the door. Lyric took advantage of this distraction, pulling his hammer from his side and laying into the husks in front of him. In moments, he took down several of the creatures, making a hole large enough for him to dash through, catching up to Jack as the mechanical man landed. “Excellent, my friend! Now we must merely make it past the mighty Sage!” — Balitan worked quickly, remaking isolation protocols, patching together fractured code. Several hours later, he looked up from the computer. “Alright. I have done what I can. The self-repair code is operational, and the system should come online in a few hours. — Unintelligible stiffened at Rebus’s words. “No, I doubt you can.” He said, voice cold. “I think I speak for both myself and Aelinor when I say we are not in the mood for your machinations.” Rebus smiled, eyes glittering. “Your stake could perhaps be a portion of the fruit of your plots; credit for the actions taken and the fealty of those corrupted. Another Plotblade is of little direct benefit to me.” - Jack hit the ground with the distinct sound of clockwork winding, surprisingly graceful considering his performance in combat. Acting on a whim, he threw a can of oil - from the party and still perhaps a quarter full - at the Sage. - Rebus nodded - he had made changes of his own, though he’d offered no explanation as to what they were. - “Is that so? I understand your grief, and your anger, but I believe I can allow you entrance to Sequence’s world. The graves may very well be intact - Ivisyre seems likely to maintain them as a trophy.” 5 hours ago, TwinStorm said: Cricket unsheathed a similar longsword. "Fate brought us here, Rebus. Fate guided my hand every step of the way. Fate wills that I end you." “Fate… I presume you know the terms.” Rebus shifted into a proper stance - he stood like a fencer, though he held the sword in two hands. “Let us begin.” 2
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