The Linear Thread

[Channelknight Fadran]

"What?" Ellis glanced between her and... wherever the voice was coming from.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

In the darkness, the eyes closed.

Around Ellis's neck, the amulet tingled.

Ellis could hear voices whispering, clamoring to be heard, begging to break free.

@Channelknight Fadran

Edited February 9, 2022 by xinoehp512

[Channelknight Fadran]

He grunted, but maintained composure this time. "It's calling again."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

One by one the voices

break

free.

Around the parties, dozens of eyes open in the dark.

[Channelknight Fadran]

"Scud."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

The revenants were the first to attack, rushing forth in a wave of blank expressions.

[AonDoor he/him]

Suddenly, a door popped up, opening into what seemed to be a Chips Ahoy factory.

[Channelknight Fadran]

1 minute ago, AonDoor said:

Suddenly, a door popped up, opening into what seemed to be a Chips Ahoy factory.

…what?

[AonDoor he/him]

"Whoops! I don't belong here at all!" the door said before vanishing into shards of wood.

[Channelknight Fadran]

Yeah, this… isn’t TLT.

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

Ronin sat in the velvety red chair in the inn as he listened to the sounds of the main room below. The innkeeper was a friend of Ronin's named Dale Wakefield. 

Dale was an old friend of Ronin's who had grown up with Ronin. Toran sat in another chair in the room that Ronin had rented from Dale. Toran was bigger than usual and the size of a humanoid being. Ronin had not entered anyone's dreams since the incident with the other person in the dream. 

Ronin never wanted to encounter the Draugr again but Toran had said it was likely since Ronin was to find the chosen one and help lead them to the origin of the world (unless that already happened while I was gone). 

Toran looked at Ronin and said, "Ronin, when will we leave this place?"

"I thought you were the boss-man." said Ronin, "you tell me where we are going."

Toran sighed, "I am not a guide idiot, you are supposed to go on your own with slight help from me, besides you need sleep and rest. why don't you try and contact the chosen one in their dreams?"

It was Ronin's turn to sigh, "last time I then got hunted down by ravenous Draugr, I do not want to risk it unless it is truly necessary."

Edited February 11, 2022 by Thaidakar the Ghostblood

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Long, long ago...

Spoiler

 

The princess hesitates, her hand hovering a few inches away from the door handle. In her other, she carries a sword. Its blade is plain, its hilt unadorned- and yet, the world itself seems to bend before it as if in reverence.

She takes a deep breath. For years now, she has known this day would come. For years she has prepared, steeling herself for this moment. For years she has trained so that she can do what needs to be done.

No amount of foresight could have fully prepared her for this moment. But she has made up her mind. She exhales, letting her sword fall from her hand. It vanishes before it hits the floor, ready for her to call upon when the moment arrives.

The doors open easily, squeaking only slightly as the princess enters the throne room to confront her mother.

On 2/10/2022 at 9:03 AM, xinoehp512 said:

The revenants were the first to attack, rushing forth in a wave of blank expressions.

The revenants slash at Ellis and Q.

@Channelknight Fadran @Mystic Syn

 

[Channelknight Fadran]

I drew upon the Amulet's power, fueling my actions with the blade. It cleaved through the corpses, breaking through the dark force holding them together.

There was something else here, too. Not an entity, nor a thing--a memory.

Something from this world: an outside place.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

"Run!" exclaimed Gerald, brandishing his mechanical arm. All of a sudden, a sleek, futuristic-looking motorbike pops out. "Get on!" he instructs, grabbing the handlebars and revving the engine.

[Channelknight Fadran]

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...A motorbike?

 

[xinoehp512 he/him]

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It's cool. Dr. Who Octopus is all about cool. 

 

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

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@xinoehp512 can you add some variety to my ronin storyline?

 

[xinoehp512 he/him]

On 2/11/2022 at 10:54 AM, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said:

Ronin sat in the velvety red chair in the inn as he listened to the sounds of the main room below. The innkeeper was a friend of Ronin's named Dale Wakefield. 

Dale was an old friend of Ronin's who had grown up with Ronin. Toran sat in another chair in the room that Ronin had rented from Dale. Toran was bigger than usual and the size of a humanoid being. Ronin had not entered anyone's dreams since the incident with the other person in the dream. 

Ronin never wanted to encounter the Draugr again but Toran had said it was likely since Ronin was to find the chosen one and help lead them to the origin of the world (unless that already happened while I was gone). 

Toran looked at Ronin and said, "Ronin, when will we leave this place?"

"I thought you were the boss-man." said Ronin, "you tell me where we are going."

Toran sighed, "I am not a guide idiot, you are supposed to go on your own with slight help from me, besides you need sleep and rest. why don't you try and contact the chosen one in their dreams?"

It was Ronin's turn to sigh, "last time I then got hunted down by ravenous Draugr, I do not want to risk it unless it is truly necessary."

Screams echoed from outside.

The town was under siege.

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

Screams echoed from outside.

The town was under siege.

Ronin sighed, that sucked. Toran looked about in terror.

Ronin dashed down the staircase. the inn was in frantic. customers were running around, the smell of strong drink on wood bounced around Ronin's nose. Dale the innkeeper was running around trying to calm down customers. Ronin groaned as he walked calmly to the bar and waited for Dale to come to him.

after five minutes Dale made it.

Ronin asked, "I would like a mug of rum to go."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Dale grunted. "Sorry. We're closing."

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

Ronin shrugged, "that is why it is to go, Dale you know me, give it to me as a favor, besides I am planning on stopping the siege, good business for you, eh? also since when does an in close?"

[xinoehp512 he/him]

"When the world ends," replied Dale. "Take a mug if you'd like. I'd get out while you still can."

With that, he disappeared into the back.

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

Ronin sighs, "ah well."

Ronin walked out the door and rushed up the musty street. He rushed to a person running by, "what is happening? who is attacking?"

 

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Just now, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said:

Ronin sighs, "ah well."

Ronin walked out the door and rushed up the musty street. He rushed to a person running by, "what is happening? who is attacking?"

 

"Demons!" they called as they fled.

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

"Demons!" they called as they fled.

Ronin froze, his eyes widened. the draugr couldn't be here, could they?

Ronin heard a loud sound and turned. what was before him horrified him, it was...