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The Guilt Of Jacula - Prologue
A Vague mist rode low across the half asleep streets of Hydlaa as eager customers started to pick their way past the various tents and hawkers of goods. Shopkeepers and artisans vied for attention from the passing crowds. Among the majority of ruthless bargaining a few got lucky, the sound of circles and hexas passing hands in final agreements.
Jacula walked among them, the events of late making him question his very being. Had this once lowly beggar grown into a deranged murderer, a notorious lier or devious fiend? his perspective of himself had been shattered, and the guilt of the lies ate away at his conscience, more so than he would ever admit. He warmed himself in his thick hooded robe as he wandered through the misguided masses, yet he showed them no pity. For the guilt was not that of the life's he had ruined, nor the decay he caused. For he had deceived not only Ylikakum, but the person held so very dear, His beloved Mellas.
He made his way up the wide stone stairs and into Kada-els, the smell of cheap liquor and the scouring eyes telling of despair and broken dreams had grown far too familiar to him. He sat down with a corner to his back, sending the barkeep a slight nod. He emptied mug after mug, as if the solution to his dismay could be found in the in the bottom of at least one of them. Jacula had never let the liqueur loosen his tongue, yet the urge to tell of his dreadful lies far exceeded his reason. He knew that the truth belonged solely to the black flame, and the punishment for defying it. The sweet intoxication was the sanctuary in where he hid from the guilt, the cheap liquor his unfailing remedy.
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The whisper suddenly hissed in his ear. His thoughts stopped in a screeching cacophony as he realized that he was being watched, and not by a mere person. It was the shadows of the tavern that leered at him from within themselves. Their grey eyes watched him mercilessly from every side, the hissing in his ears grew unbearable, and he realized that the black flame had sensed his lack of faith. Jacula knew he had little time before the shadow overtook the light of the room and swallowed him whole.
He rushed towards the tavern stairs in sheer panic, his vision blurred by the poison he had considered his remedy. He made his way to the roof, the slithering shadow following his every twist and turn. He grabbed the ledge, looking down realizing he would probably not survive the fall. He turns around, his heart pounding wildly. Cowering in the presence of the approaching creature...
[This is the promised sequel to the event "The madness of Jacula" http://www.hydlaaplaza.com/smf/index.php?topic=35807.0 (http://www.hydlaaplaza.com/smf/index.php?topic=35807.0). Yet another plot and storyline for those who wish to partake, the opening entry is one of many OOC insights to come. To give you, the reader Jacula's impressions and reactions to the ongoing story. I hope that this event will be as entertaining and successful as it's prologue. If you are interested in joining in you can send me a PM. Have fun, and get ready Yliakum :thumbup:]
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[Yeah, about the red text. Don't do that.]
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[A great prologue to your sequel, Jac!!
I really enjoy your writing style and I'm looking forward to see how this RP will develop.
Currently there is a real continuation of events going on, playing this out is a great experience and certainly lots of fun! ;D
Sidenote: The Red Text looks fine to me, makes it pop out more :)
I wish people would use colors in their forum post like that, it really helps with reading to visually divide the text.
Instead of seeing the endless white... but that's just my opinion]
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I've never met jacula in game (except twice, but my character never interacted). i need to get on more often X-/
[Yeah, about the red text. Don't do that.]
make it orange like mellas's pretty colors! :woot:
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{I RPed with him once and it was quite fun. I haven't been on that one in a while. Perhaps my alt will make a comeback in this new story arc ;)}
[Yeah, about the red text. Don't do that.]
{it does hurt my eyes a little but it kind of gives more theme to the text. Dark, evil, anger etc.}
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(I'm excited for the sequel, the last event was really well done \\o//. "Assailant" in the following logs did not want his or hers name exposed. Poor Cavi though! :surrender: *This took place before the prologue as far as i know.)
Cavi had found her way out of the death realm, not knowing what to do she searched for something who could sooth her intense pain. Remembering the tent close to the iron temple, where she had seen healers on duty before.
(12:14:03) Cavi drags her feet through Hydlaa, covering her mouth with a rag. She spent weeks in the deathrealm, the azure sun stinging her pale skin as she silently sobs.
(12:14:17) Cavi murmurs as she approaches the Hydlaa sanatorium, the inside of her mouth cut to pieces and her tongue missing, the bleeding stopped long ago. Yet the intense ache remains.
(12:14:24) A masked assailant listens intently as she moves closer, lurking in the shadows inside the large tent.
(12:14:35) Cavi stops in her tracks and looks around, she sticks her head into the tent and notices the assailant, its back turned against her. She staggers towards it , clawing it's back and pointing to her mouth "helthphh" she exclaims as her eyes tear up once more.
(12:14:48) The assailant slowly turns around, it's eyes meets hers with a intense cold glare, it tries to grab hold of her in a sudden movement. A slight smirk visible under the mask.
(12:15:01) Cavi attempts to run, squirming as she is suddenly grabbed by the figure, her panicked scream smothered as it holds her down.
(12:15:19) The assailant grabs her by the hair and brings her to her knees, pointing to the table in front of her where a glass jar filled with a thick brown liquid stands, a severed tongue floats within it.
(12:15:42) Cavi looks up at the jar with wide eyes, tears flowing freely. Her gaze jumping between the jar and the masked assailant.
(12:16:12) The assailant speaks in a deep screeching voice "so much suffering you have gone through mute. I am here to make you an offer. It tilts her head in the direction of two other jars on one of the beds both seeming to contain a chunk of unknown skin. 'you will bring one jar to Rigwyn Setson, the other to the elf known as Shangshi.. In return i will reattach your tongue'
(12:16:17) Cavi stops struggling and whimpers, looking up at the assailant with wide tear filled eyes and then back at the jar containing her tongue.
(12:16:53) The assailant lets her go and steps back, picking up the jar with her tongue in it. 'Hurry mute.. For it will not stay conserved forever." it gestures towards the two remaining jars "Do not fail me.. Or you will know what it means to truly suffer."
(12:17:10) Cavi remains on her knees and looks down, wanting to sink into the ground. Desperately she nods towards the assailant as she dries her tears.
(12:17:31) The assailant drops a scroll of instructions to the ground as he leaves 'hurry little clacker..' it hisses.
(12:17:37) Cavi struggles to her feet as the assailants footsteps fade, not knowing what else to do. She shivers as she picks up the two jars and the scroll of instructions. She heads into the center of Hydlaa with a traumatized mind, in search of Rigwyn and Shangshi..
It tilts her head in the direction of two other jars on one of the beds. Both seeming to contain a chunk of unknown skin.
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Inside the two jars a message written on a soaked piece of skin can be found, the text is smudged and hard to make out, the signature seems to have dissolved in the liquid. It's content meant for the eyes of Rigwyn and Shangshi.
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[ Joy \\o// Jars with tongues, and jars with bits of flesh, just what i need to go in my WTF!! is this collection ;).
With that said, its an interesting start to the sequal. :devil: ]
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[ Shake the jar and see the little skin chunk float around and eventually settle to the bottom eh ? Sounds like my kinda toy. Looking forward to this - and nice opening story ! ( Better keep a close eye on Melly... shes been dancing pretty close to the flame so to speak :detective: ) ]
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Cavi slowly approaches shangshi with an obvious despair in her eyes. She seems to be reading a scroll of instructions. As she reaches the bottom of the stairs she tries to catch his attention as she points to two names on the scroll, mumbleing something.
Shangshi, about to walk into the plaza hesitates and looks at Cavi. She returns his look the points at the scrool the two names being his and Rigwyns 'phfinnd tphehm'. Shangshi pulls the bottom of the scroll towards him as he reads the name before letting it go again saying "Yes, so are you looking for them?"
Obviously intimidated by his sharp tone of voice and sudden movement Cavi takes a few steps back, and looks round the plaza searching for safety in numbers as she desperately stutters 'Shankshki?'
Shangshi smiles slightly and says "Sorry, so are you looking for them?" and then frowns trying to watch Cavi speak "Are you alright?". Cavi opens her mouth, exposing the severed stump of what once was her tongue and falls to her knees and cries silently. She glances at Shangshi from time to time, tears flowing freely down her pale cheeks.
Shangshi scowls seemingly angered by what he see, steps forward he sits a few step up from Cavi, and rests his hands on his knees looking questioningly to Cavi "Who did that?"
Cavi seems to be afraid to speak. Yet she finally tries, the words seemingly smothered before they exit her mouth 'Bhihg ynhthnwn.' she exclaims as her tears soak the ground below. Drying her tears, she slowly digs through her pack seemingly looking for something, looking up at Shangshi from time to time
Placing his hands on the edge on the step he shuffles forward to the step below. And again leans forward on his knees trying not to startle Cavi and asks "Did you do anything to provoke the Ynnwn? and how long ago was it?" and smils at Cavi again trying to make her feel calm and safe.
Cavi seems to tense up as he approaches, her hands trembling as she digs through her pack. 'tThnothingh.. Tahken Byh bihgh yhnnwhns' she stutters, her eyes widening as she looks up at him. Suddenly stops digging through her pack, her fingers tightening around a glass jar. She conceals it in her pack, looking up doubtfully at Shangshi. He nods and sits up giveing Cavi a bit more space realising she doesn’t trust him. "So what are you looking for these two people for?"
Cavi looks over at Lace, visibly shaking with fear.
Lace walks across the plaza and nods to shangshi, and nonchalantly eyes and bows to cavi elegantly. Shangshi nods his head politley to in return. Cavi tries to collect herself, her grip around the glass jar tightening.
Lace says “How have you been Shangshi?”
Shangshi smiles at lace before returning his gaze to Cavi "Good, thank you." Lace smiles a bit and nods "good to hear ,,i have been fairly well as well "looks cavi"and who is your charming lady companion with you ? " Shangshi shrugs a little tilting his head slightly "She seems to have a slight problem talking, and i havent asked her name yet." and glances up at Lace
Cavi seems frightened by Lace's presence, biting the bottom of her lip as she looks up at Shangshi. She avoids Lace's gaze and glances to Shangshi 'Heh ghoh, Ijh ghivhe imhporhtahnt jahr'
Lace looks calm and a bit cold eyed back "Ah i see hmm, well ill think I’ll take my leave now I seem to make her nervous" and nods both politely before leaving.
Shangshi looks at Lace with a hint of annoyance as he walks away before smiling again and shaking his head a little "As my friend Lace said, I am Shangshi."
Cavi looks down at the scroll of instructions, comparing the written traits of appearance next to the name Shangshi with Shangshi himself. She then perks up her ears as he speaks 'Shankhsgi?' she stutters as her eyes widen.
Shangshi nods his head a few times "I am. So what is it you have for me?"
Cavi looks down at the scroll again, before revealing a glass jar hidden in her pack. She holds it up in the light of the crystal, a soaked piece of skin visible within it, she seems disgusted by it as she puts it down infront of him. She points tp the second name on the scroll 'Whehre ijh cahn fihndh Righwyhn shehson?' she stutters slowly.
Shangshi immediately looks to the jar as it is revealed, carefully leaning forward to examine it as it’s placed in front of him, gently touching the rim of the jar he turns it looking at the contents. Cavi seems disgusted by the smell the jar exudes as Shangshi holds the jar carefully in his left hand and lifts it up to examine it.
Shangshi glances back at Cavi "I dont know, I have not seen him for some time. You have one of these for him as well?"
Cavi covers her nose as her eyes tear up again 'Ijh Gihwe hihm jahr, krah phrohmise'
Shangshi not quite understanding asks "You have to give it to him?"
Cavi notices her own reflection in the jar, her eyes widen at the sight of her mouth. She gets to her feet as she is met by the dreadful sight, seemingly traumatized she runs away swiftly. In search of the man called Rigwyn.
Shangshi calls out “Wait.....” but Cavi doesn’t hear.
Getting up Shangshi walks across the plaza and up to a vacant furnace and opens the jar, taking out the skin within tips the rest into the furnace, glass and all. After quickly reading the note he tosses that too into the furnace and waits while he watches everthing burn away completly. Turning and walking heading in the direction of the Red Crystal Den he notices Cavi standing on a ledge behind Kada-el’s and heads up too her. Cavi leans noticing Shangshi, and moves a little closer to the edge.
Shangshi looks cautiously at Cavi "Are you ok?"
Cavi cries loudly, her whole being extruding despair 'Ijh cahnnth dho ith.. Givhe jahr to Rihgwyhn' she stutters. She then takes out another jar from her pack, trembleing as she places it on the ground beside her.
Shangshi nods his head away from the edge "You should really step back." then quickly take a few steps forward and takes Cavi's arm pulling slightly on her. Cavi looks down, the fall will surely kill her, ending all the injustice done to her. Cavi gasps as Shangshi grabs her arm, loses her balance and almost falls over the edge, clinging on to his arm for dear life. He quickly puts his other arm round her and pulls her away from the edge.
Cavi kicks and screams as Shangshi takes hold of her, the memory of Rigwyn doing the same haunting her 'nhoh, leghth mhe ghoo!'. Once far enough away from the edge of the ledge Shangshi lets her go saying "I'm not going to do anything to you." And steps back giveing Cavi some space.
Sarras and Mellas are watching from round a nearby corner and Sarras shoots Mellas a curious look. Sarras quickly peeks around the building.
Cavi struggles to break free, kicking the jar on the ground over as she does before Shangshi lets her go. She looks to Shangshi with terror in her eyes as he lets her go 'Igh whahs sho behautifulh onhce' she stutters, before closing her eyes and backing up towards the edge, noticing Sarras out of the corner of her eye
Shangshi smiles at Cavi "Your cuts will fade." and gestures at Cavi to come away from the edge "No need to get so close to the edge." She sobs loudly 'Theh phain whihll neher fadhe!' and glancing at the jar, she closes her eyes, falling to her death as she throws herself over the edge.
Shangshi smiles again and begins to talk "Its ridiculous........." suddenly dartting forward to Cavi... but too late
Sarras watches Cavi fall, putting a hand over her mouth.
Shangshi kneels down looking over the edge. Standing he collects the jar before walking off glancing at Sarras before he does.
Hopping over onto the steps leading from the tavern he walks about for a bit before heading back to the furnace. Walking up to another free furnace he smashes a second unopened jar on the furnace, and again waits and watches whiles hits contents burns and melt away to nothing.
[ A nice little RP, thanks Cavi, I only understood some of the things you said as i was writing this. ]
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Rigwyn is sitting on the grass near the Laanx Temple feeling tired and drained due to a disease that he somehow caught.
(05:49:28) Shangshi strolls up to Rigwyn but stops short of him seeing that he dosnt look well.
(05:50:00) Rigwyn opens an eye upon hearing footsteps nearby.
(05:51:53) Shangshi crosses his hands behind he back and looks down at Rigwyn "Looks like you've been taking good care of yourself."
(05:53:17) Rigwyn narrows his eyes for a moment and then relaxes. "I came down with a cold - thats all.
(05:54:06) Shangshi looks down the side of theh Laanx temple and says sternly "We need to talk."
(05:55:28) Rigwyn stands up looking at Shangshi curiously. He then notice Shangshi's expression and nods.
(05:55:31) >Rigwyn Setson stands up.
(05:55:48) Rigwyn says: "Here ?"
(05:55:53) Shangshi turns saying nothing and walks to the back of the temple.
(05:57:05) Shangshi says: Here, not quite as open.
They walk around the back of the temple and check to see that nobody is around.
(05:57:17) Rigwyn looks around carefully and that looks at Shangshi attentively, "Ok, So whats up ?"
(06:00:56) Shangshi looks down to his right and snaps his fingers and Bagga appears down next to him. It runs up and stops next to him, reaching down Shangshi takes out a glass jar. "There seems to be things about you I still have to learn."
A tisket a tasket a little jar of flesh in a bagga
(06:02:01) Rigwyn looks at Bagga and then at the jar. Rigwyn steps back for a moment. "Whats this ? A trick ?"
(06:02:12) Shangshi's bagga trots up to Rigwyn for a moment before vanishing.
(06:03:00) Shangshi shakes his head "No, trick. Can you catch?" he then waits a few moments before tossing the jar over.
(06:04:03) Rigwyn reaches out and catches the jar instinctively. He flinches as if waiting for an explosion but then stops. "What is this ? "
(06:04:35) Rigwyn eyes Shangshi and then looks back into the jar - gazing at its contents.
(06:04:52) Shangshi nods his head up "Open and see."
(06:06:01) Rigwyn's hand passes over the top of the jar as if feeling for something. After a few passes he opens it and looks inside. He then begins to pull out something soft yet firm.
(06:08:55) Rigwyn smirks. "A piece of skin. Very creative .. and with a message too. " Rigwyn squints as he begins to read it.
(06:09:15) Shangshi casually scratches the side of his nose "Seems someone has plans for us."
Leave no evidence behind
(06:10:37) Rigwyn takes the flesh note and sticks it into his own mouth and begins to chew it up. With a bitter face he swallows it.
(06:11:35) Shangshi smirks "Not the way i would have done that, but if you like doing that sort of thing."
(06:13:10) Rigwyn shurgs, "One can never be too careful." Rigwyn begins to retch but holds it down with a painful expression.
(06:13:41) Rigwyn says: I take it you are prepared to help too.
(06:14:02) Shangshi nods "I am."
(06:15:58) Rigwyn looks around, "Very well. The sooner this is dealt with the better."
(06:18:48) Shangshi nods in argeement "Yeah, Id like to know who asking for this more than anything."
The two of them discuss how to go about accomplishing their task as described on the fleshnote. They chat about a few different methods of accomplishing this and finally come to an agreement. That take into consideration materials needed, logistics, who to watch out for.. and how to deal with anyone who might interfere. Finally they go their own ways.
(06:58:38) Shangshi nods "Agreed."
(07:00:33) Rigwyn looks around again and then begins to turn. "Before anyone sees us conversing we should go. "
(07:00:55) Shangshi looks about as well "Well, untill then."
(07:01:12) Shangshi turns and walks in the opposite direction
(07:01:25) Rigwyn departs quietly.
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.................eeeeeeew! D:
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Rigwyn just *had* to eat it, didn't he? xD Ewww
And I thought Shangshi broke the second jar? I must've misread >.>
I'm very curious to see how this RP will be progressing! Good luck guys! ;)
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Quite the appetite Rigwyn's worked up lately... ::| :devil: Makes me wonder what else he's willing to ingest with roleplays to come.
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@ Mellas - Yes, yes he did. Rigwyn isnt one for the normal etiquette of not eating other peoples skin..... And no you didn't miss read, but you made an ASSumption (:P), that I expected people to make, which was that the second jar i burnt was the second jar that i was given. :whistling: :devil:
@ Oronec - He's ill, he needs to keep his strength up. But its still nasty when he eats bits of people. ;D
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"Delusional"
He rushed towards the tavern stairs in sheer panic, his vision blurred by the poison he had considered his remedy. He made his way to the roof, the slithering shadow following his every twist and turn. He grabbed the ledge, looking down realizing he would probably not survive the fall. He turns around, his heart pounding wildly. Cowering in the presence of the approaching creature...
(22:36:02) Jacula falls to his knees on the roof of the tavern, screaming in terror as he crawls backwards towards the ledge, trying to evade the shadow approaching him.
A crowd of people rush to the roof to find out who is screaming and why.
(22:36:26) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(22:39:17) Jonoth says: Is everything ok?
(22:39:24) Jacula twists and turns, eyeing the approaching crowd intently.
(22:39:55) Shangshi scowls slightly watching Jacula.
gleaming ebon eyes cut through the dark, piercing through his very soul. Jacula the dreaded deceiver, shivering at the sight of certain death to come. He closed his eyes, only to have them pried open, unable to move and flee. Bound to his predicament not by rope nor chain, something held him down. Forcing him to look into them. From within their ebon glow they leered at him, chilling the blood in his veins.
(22:40:09) Mellas runs over towards Jacula, trying to steady him with her hands. 'Jacula!! Hush! What happened?'
(22:40:16) Jacula roars and crawls backwards towards the ledge 'No! stay away, stay away!'
(22:41:20) Jacula supports himself towards the ledge, eyes jumping from side to side under his closed eyelids. Sights of a unknown nature filling his mind.
(22:41:26) Shangshi frowning looks to Mellas "He's frightned of something up here." looking round him.
(22:41:43) Mellas stands up, looking at the ynnwn with concern. She inches closer anyway. 'What's wrong?' she asks soflty. 'Let us help.'
There was something so familiar about the way they were looking at him, ever unwavering and cruel. their sharp, corrupting gaze held a familiar glimpse. Serana.. His salvation in the rancid sewer so many years ago, his tutor and in many ways mother. She had left the temple, had she sensed his doubt? Did the black flame know? The approaching crowd cannot share the delusion, they watch helplessly as he is snatched from reality.
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(22:42:44) Jacula stutters 'piercing ebon eyes.. They know what I did.. she knows.'
(22:43:22) Shangshi's expression turns to one of slight concern "Who know what?"
(22:43:53) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(22:44:22) Mellas glances back at Shangshi before turning to Jacula once again. Confused and worried.
(22:45:00) Jacula seems delusional, clinging to the ledge 'They know.. They will take me..' he rants, seemingly unaware of his surroundings.
(22:46:03) Shangshi holds an arm out and points at jacula "Mellas i'd be weary of the roof edge if i were you."
(22:46:17) Mellas moves over, trying to take a hold of Jacula's hand. 'No, they won't. I won't let them,' she says stubbornly. 'Who are the ones you talk about?'
(22:47:19) Jacula shivers as his eyes lock with Shangshis, he violently breaks free of Mellas hold as she approaches 'I dident know! I diden't know!' he screams.
( (22:47:48) Jacula tries to jump onto the ledge, eyes still locked with Shangshis
(22:48:15) Mellas steps back a bit, wide-eyed. 'Know what!?'
(22:48:33) Shangshi stares back at Jacula, moving forward as he moves to the ledge.
(22:48:53) Shangshi says: Mellas if you dont get him down it looks like he is going to jump...
(22:48:54) Stelanso watches Jacula from the distance.
(22:49:16) Jacula seems frightened as Shangshi approaches, looking over his shoulder down at the ground below in sheer terror.
(22:49:17) Mellas looks from Jacula to Shangshi in obvious confusion before she nods, stepping back more.
(22:50:18) Shangshi gesures for Jacula to step down "What ever you are scared of, there are three of us to help you now. Why dont you step back."
(22:51:39) Jacula tries to maintain his balance on the ledge as he growls at Shangshi. shunning him visibly.
(22:52:01) Mellas agrees with Shangshi and gives Jacula a hopeful look. 'It's going to be okay, my love. Just step down and let us help you. There's nothing that can't be solved.'
(22:53:07) Jacula suddenly loses his footing, he shoots Mellas a desperate look as he is about to fall.
(22:53:24) Shangshi lowers his arm and takes a step forward not breaking the eye contact with Jacula.
(22:54:10) Mellas rushes forward instantly, trying to keep Jacula from falling. 'No!'
(22:54:27) Shangshi moves forward as soon as mellas does, moving in just behind her.
(22:54:28) Stelanso takes a few startled steps towards Jacula but resigns as he sees he won't be able to reach him in time.
(22:55:39) Jacula falls backwards, landing on the hard rocks below with a loud thud, his screams smothered by the fall.
Ears ringing, unable to move. His body pressed against the cold stone ground. Serana is gone, the delusion is broken, yet so is he. The cold night chills his exposed face, his mouth flailing, struggling to breathe, the crowd approaches.. Panicked by the horrific scene.
(22:55:53) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(22:57:22) Jacula is not moving, the only faint sign of life appears to be his uneven breathing
(22:58:02) Merivo says: Mell!
(22:58:42) Shangshi glances behind him as Merivo walks up and then points up at the roof "He jumped."
(22:58:51) Jacula struggles for air, the damage of the fall remains unknown.
(22:58:51) Merivo says: ouch
(22:59:00) Mellas leans over him, automatically activating the energy glyph with the spells that flow from her mouth. Her hands begin to shine a white, healing light.
(22:59:14) Shangshi then looks down at Jacula "Mellas?? how is he?"
(23:00:12) Jacula shivers slightly as the magic passes through him, yet his eyes remain closed.
(23:01:44) Mellas closes her eyes, not hearing anything when she connects the healing magic of the crystal to Jacula. Trying to find each and every wound he received from the fall.
(23:03:08) Shangshi steps up behind Mellas incase he can be of any help.
(23:03:29) Jacula slowly opens his right eye, his gaze jumping immediately to Shangshi, his eye widens before it closes again. As he falls into unconsciousness
(23:03:43) >Boeven Facco takes a seat by Allelia Symiestra.
(23:04:19) Mellas bites her lip, hoping she can be of service to whatever ails her love. She sighs sadly when she feels him slipping into unconsciousness, but she doesn't stop the healing process.
(23:04:55) >Mellas Fenixxes takes a seat by Jacula Pundactum.
(23:05:16) Merivo says: err...do you need a hand?
(23:05:42) Jacula seems to be whispering something, hard to make out from a distance.
(23:06:23) Shangshi says: If you think he can be moved perhaps we should take him to the sanatorium.
(23:06:33) Mellas's eyes open and she frowns at Jacula, leaning closer to hear what he's mumbling.
(23:06:39) Merivo says: no....I wouldn't
(23:07:03) Shangshi says: I would have though he would get better care there than on the floor here.
(23:07:11) Merivo says: we need to work out how badly he is injured.
(23:07:16) Merivo says: moving him may aggravate it.
(23:07:32) Jacula whispers in Mellas ear as she leans in 'Shangshi.. Don't let him.... don't'
(23:07:33) Shangshi nods his agreement looking back down at Jacula and Mellas.
(23:09:26) Mellas looks over at Shangshi, narrowing her eyes.
(23:09:41) >Boeven Facco stands up.
(23:09:56) Jacula murmurs as he leans his head to the side, eyes still closed.
(23:10:02) Merivo frowns at Mellas' look and turns to Shangshi, suspiciously.
(23:10:10) Shangshi looks back at Mellas frowning and slightly confused.
(23:10:54) Shangshi says: What did he say?
(23:11:19) Jacula gasps slightly as Shangshi speaks.
(23:11:27) Mellas gestures for Shangshi to move back, returning her attention to Jacula. Moving her hands up she tries to take off the ynnwn's helmet.
(23:12:01) Shangshi steps back and looks between the people present totally confused.
(23:13:18) Jacula grunts vaguely as his helmet is removed, there seems to be a large dent in it from the fall.
(23:14:26) >Boeven Facco takes a seat.
(23:14:43) Jacula tries to open his eyes, a stream of blood flowing from his ears.
(23:14:54) >Boeven Facco stands up.
(23:16:58) Mellas throws the helmet aside and gasps audibly, quickly ripping a piece of cloth from her cape to place it over the bleeding the wound. She recasts her healing spells.
(23:17:37) Merivo pants
(23:17:46) Merivo says: I've just been to the.....healing place...
(23:17:51) Merivo says: there's no one there
(23:18:01) Jacula slowly opens his eyes, they slowly jump between the faces to his right, stopping as he spots Shangshi. he attempts to whisper, but fails.
(23:18:11) Exyph comes closer to see what is happening there
(23:19:09) Mellas leans down and kisses Jacula's forehead lovingly. 'Don't worry, we're here to help you.'
(23:19:11) Stelanso looks over Mellas "Any supplies i can fetch to help you here?"
(23:19:46) Nadirad looks over the balcony and wonders what's going on
(23:19:48) Jacula tries to move his right arm, as if to point towards Shangshii. The stream of blood from his ears seem to have stopped
(23:19:55) Mellas looks over her shoulder at Shangshi. 'Go away.'
(23:20:33) Shangshi glance back at Exyph then back down to Mellas "Why, what did he say?"
(23:21:07) Mellas nods to Stelanso. 'Some clean cloths to bind his head and some water, please.'
(23:21:31) Stelanso nods to Mellas and heads into the tavern.
(23:21:43) Mellas glares at Shangshi. 'Just go, you help best that way.'
(23:22:08) Nadirad says: What happened to him?
(23:22:46) Jacula continues to eye Shangshi, the look in his eyes tells of fear.
(23:22:50) Exyph looks with a question at Shangshi and takes several steps away to observe him
(23:22:57) Shangshi frowns, his head drooped slightly turns and walks off "So be it."
(23:23:01) Mellas gently strokes Jacula's hair, a light presence of crystal magic never fading.
(23:24:01) >Stelanso takes a seat.
(23:24:45) Jacula looks up at Mellas as he whispers 'Get.. Get him.. Before it's too late' he closes his eyes again, the extent of his injuries seem severe
(23:24:57) Mellas sighs a little, her head spinning with questions better asked later.
(23:25:06) Exyph whispers to Nadirad "Do you know what did happened here?"
(23:25:19) Nadirad whispers back, "I do not know."
(23:25:19) Stelanso comes back panting and offers Mellas some water and some sheets that look like they have been recently be torn from some bed.
(23:25:32) Merivo tests the fall and lands on his feet
(23:25:41) Mellas looks up at Exyph and Nadirad. 'Where did the other elf go? It seems he's up to no good.'
(23:25:57) Merivo says: you told him to go away.
(23:25:58) Merivo says: he did.
(23:26:06) Exyph says: He headed to the plaza, I guess.
(23:26:19) Nadirad looks down at Mellas and Jacula. "I wish I knew, I could help you find him."
(23:26:21) Mellas shoots Stelanso a grateful smile, inspecting the items.
(23:26:46) Jacula grunts vaguely 'F-find him..' before he starts to shiver visibly
(23:26:52) Mellas says: Aye, Merivo, seems like Jacula knows more about him than we do.'
(23:27:05) Merivo says: I'll find him.
(23:27:15) Merivo says: he's talking about Shangshi right?
(23:27:26) Nadirad says: Yes.
(23:27:43) Merivo says: shall I bring him back here?
(23:28:38) Nadirad looks horrified. "I saw him here many times earlier and never suspected him to be up to no good."
(23:28:55) Merivo says: I have never trusted him.
(23:29:07) Nadirad says: though I never really knew him.
(23:29:14) Jacula seems to be in pain, twisting slightly on the cold ground.
(23:29:41) Nadirad looks at Jacula , wondering if he is going to live through what is ailing him
(23:30:00) Mellas takes her own cloth from Jacula's ear now that the bleeding appears to have stopped. Carefully, she dips one of the clean cloths into a water pouch, reaching up to clean the blood from the ynnwn's head.
(23:31:31) Jacula shivers, the cold temprature of the street seems to be harmful to him.
(23:32:46) Nadirad looks at Mellas. "Do you know what is ailing him? If I can do anything to help?"
(23:33:17) Mellas looks down at Jacula with clear concern, drying his head gently now that the blood is gone. 'Just a little longer, my love,' she whispers. 'You can't move anyone with a head injury without having it bandaged.'
(23:34:13) Mellas shakes her head at Nadirad's question. 'I honestly don't know, the elf who was here earlier seems to bother him very much.'
(23:34:58) Nadirad tilts his head sideways. "Perhaps a harmful spell or a disease."
(23:35:30) Jacula opens his eyes, instinctively he tries to get to his feet, staggering wildly.
(23:35:46) Nadirad looks at Jacula. "Perhaps even poison.
(23:36:44) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(23:37:05) Mellas swiftly picks up the other clean cloths that Stelanso brought to bandage Jacula's head. Her eyes widen when he staggers. 'No, don't move!' she exclaims, standing up with him.
(23:37:07) >Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
(23:37:15) Tannak watches the small group with interest.
(23:37:24) Jacula gets to his feet, staggering about before he falls to the ground again.
(23:37:29) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(23:37:56) Nadirad looks at Jacula in worry
(23:38:53) Jacula still seems delusional, obviously disoriented by the hard fall 'Is.. Is it gone?'
(23:39:07) Stelanso watches Jacula "Shouldn't we try to get him into a bed to get some rest?"
(23:39:11) Mellas takes this moment to place the bandage around Jacula's head with care. 'Now, just relax, we'll take you somewhere warm.'
(23:39:25) Merivo says: he's awake?
(23:39:45) Nadirad looks down, worried. "We should get him to one of the beds upstairs."
(23:40:06) >Stelanso stands up.
(23:40:10) Exyph nods to Nadirad "Yeah, Allelia should permit in this situation"
(23:40:17) Mellas nods to Stelanso and Nadirad. 'Going to help me carry him there?'
(23:40:26) Nadirad says: Of course.
(23:40:26) Merivo says: we should check for broken bones first shouldn't we?
(23:40:34) Jacula tries to get to his feet again, clinging to Mellas shoulder
(23:40:42) Merivo says: maybe not
(23:40:51) Merivo helps lift Jacula up
(23:41:00) Mellas shakes her head. 'If they were broken, I would've noticed by now.'
(23:41:03) Nadirad says: He seems able to walk, but he'll need help
(23:41:04) Exyph walks to tavern "I'll say to Allelia that we need a bed"
(23:41:10) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(23:41:31) Stelanso nods and tries to steady Jacula
(23:41:41) Jacula staggers slightly, supporting himself against Merivo and Stelanso
(23:41:46) Mellas supports Jacula, keeping an arm around. She smiles up lovingly. 'You're going to be okay... now let's go.'
(23:41:50) Nadirad puts an arm around Jacula's back to stop him from falling
(23:42:20) Merivo places Jacula's arm around his shoulder to help support Jacula
(23:42:44) Exyph returns and says "Upstairs there is one free bed"
Supported by Nadirad, Mellas, Merivo and Stelanso. Jacula staggers into the tavern and up the stairs, the helpful crowd helps in laying him to rest in one of the beds on the top floor. The soft bed and the warmth of the room seem to do him good, yet many unanswered questions remain. The crowd gather around, curiously observing him.
(23:52:10) Jacula murmurs something as he twitches slightly in the bed.
(23:52:20) Exyph widens his eyes
(23:52:44) Nadirad tries to listen carefully
(23:53:33) Jacula murmurs softly 'ebon eyes... they know-- they know'
(23:54:32) Mellas shakes her head, placing a finger on Jacula's lips. 'Hush, no harm will come to you, my love. You should rest, sleep.'
(23:54:54) Nadirad looks concerned. "ebon eyes? "
(23:55:07) Mellas nods to Thrathur over her shoulder. 'Greetings.'
(23:55:29) Jacula tilts his head, resting on the pillow. As he appears to have fallen asleep.
(23:56:35) Mellas leans over Jacula to place a soft kiss on his lips. 'You'll be okay,' she whispers once again, resting by his side.
Jacula drifts of into dreams of past, he is safe for now. Yet his lack of faith has been sensed by powers whose existence is know only by few, the very essence of evil and terror in Yliakum. He sleeps now.. Unknowing, that the hunt for him is on.
[I've been absent for a longer time due to some RL events, i'm back in buisness now however. And looking forward to some good roleplaying :) hope you enjoy the sequel so far, there is much more to come!]
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Wow, that image scares the DR out of me with those fierce colors! xD
It's great to see you back in business, Jac! It was fun to RP with you once again, I really missed it :)
Shangshi and Rigwyn are going to make Mellas very, very angry if she finds out what they're up to.
So far Shangshi is hiding it extremely well though, kudos there.
Looking forward to see how this progresses! ;D
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"Nightmare"
(23:55:29) Jacula tilts his head, resting on the pillow. As he appears to have fallen asleep.
(23:56:35) Mellas leans over Jacula to place a soft kiss on his lips. 'You'll be okay,' she whispers once again, resting by his side.
[WARNING: This post contains graphic material that might be disturbing to read - if you are easily offended, please skip this post, thank you.]
*A deep blood-red sky. The crystal is black, releasing a chaotic glow instead of normal light. A black mist rides low over Hydlaas filthy streets. A small ynnwn boy stands in the middle of the darkness, his small stiff hands are covered in blood. agonizing screams slowly fill the air, the boy covers his ears yet a familiar voice cuts through the deafening cries of torment. "Jacula.. Help me". He runs in direction of the soft call for help, panting heavily, nostrils flailing. as fast as his small legs can carry him. A nolthrir stands in the middle of the decay, her gaze hollow and lifeless. Jacula approaches, realizing it's Mellas he throws himself in her arms, holding her tightly. She does not react, nor respond. 'Mellas?' he whimpers. She looks at him with hollow eyes. A thunderous roar suddenly fills the air, its echo jumping between the demolished buildings, what appears to be a black smog looms from the filthy street closing in on them fast.
Jacula grabs Mellas hand, pulling her from her petrified state. Dead bodies lay in heaping mounds. they run endlessly over the decaying corpses. Mellas then trips and the force of the fall rips her hand away from Jaculas. He stops in his tracks, watching the smog as it closes in, he reaches for her when he realizes he cannot move, bound to his predicament by forces unknown he screams to her "Run! save yourself" his eyes lock with hers, As she finally manages to stand. A wave of tears streams down her face, yet her hazel eyes remain hollow. The thick black smog engulfs her completely. She lets out torturous screams of terror as her tiny body is instantly overwhelmed by excruciating pain. Her screaming cuts a hole through Jaculas heart, with every muscle in his body he tries to save her, yet he is too weak. Left to watch helplessly. The acid-like smog eats relentlessly through her flesh, blood pouring down her face, disfiguring it beyond recognition. Her skin has all but disappeared, leaving only vulnerable muscle exposed against the merciless smog. Her bare skull is visible, and yet she continues to shriek in torment. The boy watches until her bones crumple and are finally gone all together. The smog fades.. Jacula is left standing, frozen, doomed to destroy everything he touches.
Jacula awakes, soaking in cold sweat. The room is dark and quiet, his heart pounds wildly as he sits up in the soft bed. He notices Mellas laying beside him, peacefully sleeping. He softly caresses her cheek 'I thought I had lost you..' he whispers. He slowly gets to his feet, making his way down the spiral staircase and up to narrow stairs to the tavern roof. The cool night air caresses the the sweat from his chest. He sits on the ledge, gazing out over the sleepy streets of Hydlaa. He is weary.. Something is not right, yet he can't put his finger on it. He watches the azure sun rise wondering what the coming day will hold for him.
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"He sits on the ledge, gazing out over the sleepy streets of Hydlaa."
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nice fanservice, Jacula :P
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Shangshi and Rigwyn are going to make Mellas very, very angry if she finds out what they're up to.
So far i dont actually remember doing anything wrong??
*Shangshi thinks things are backwards*
This does look very interesting Jacula, I look forward to seeing where the whole RP leads.
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Wow, just wow. I was watching Sweeney Todd when I got home with the server being down.
Jac, the way you described that nightmare gave me the shivers! Love the image you added too <3
So far i dont actually remember doing anything wrong??
You didn't yet, keep it that way ;)
I have this funny feeling you're going to twist something again, really.
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nice fanservice, Jacula :P
To be honest I didn't realize i had fans ::) the event as a whole is part of Jacula's development as a character, though if you enjoy it feel free to comment and let me know what you think. Peoples opinions is great motivation to me, it fuels my evil plots so to speak :devil:
This does look very interesting Jacula, I look forward to seeing where the whole RP leads.
I agree, there is a good mixture of role-players contributing to this event, I think it has a good chance of being something truly special. :thumbup:
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I enjoy your RPs Jacula! :D It is nice to see one character develop through his decisions and other variables. ^_^ I look forward to your next one.
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Havn't had a chance to RP with you Jac but you seem to put these things together real nicely :)
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The nightmare post was chilling Jac! You write very well :] \\o//
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"Paranoia"
[WARNING: This post contains graphic material that might be disturbing to read - if you are easily offended, please skip this post, thank you.]
"wondering what the coming day will hold for him."
Jacula made his way out of the tavern, rays of the azure sun seeped through the narrow streets of Hydlaa. The Artisans and hawkers had once again gathered in the plazaa, looking to earn a honest tria or two from the purses of newly awaken commoners. Jacula however was not one of them, he made his way towards gurgontid, on light feet he walked the path in the enchanted forest. He perked up his ears at the sound of unknown footsteps behind him, weary of being followed he looked over his shoulder the footsteps gradually terminated into soft slight thuds which seemed to linger on the dusty path before giving away to a stillness that seemed almost melancholy. Jacula kept a dagger hidden in his sleeve, the idea of people following him and deceptive tongues passing his secrets onto others had grown to a obsession on his part.
Gurgontid had not changed, the kra architecture and the endless toil at the mines remained, as if time had been standing still. Jacula made his way up the ramp and into the stonehead tavern, in search of something to quench his thirst. A Ynnwn female approaches as he enters..
(19:51:08) >Kauwela Marsuina greets Jacula Pundactum.
(19:51:22) Kauwela says: Hello there sir.
(19:51:37) Jacula nods slightly in Kauwelas direction 'Greetings miss, what brings you here?'
(19:51:53) Kauwela says: Oh...I kind of stay here...
(19:52:49) Jacula raises an eyebrow suspiciously 'what do you mean?'
(19:55:25) Jacula looks around the tavern, he smirks as he realizes him and Kauwela are the only ones present.
(19:55:38) Kauwela says: Well...this is where I meet people, entertain, you know?
(19:55:45) Kauwela smiles back to Jacula.
(19:56:39) Jacula tilts his head and shoots her an interested look 'Entertain you say, are you some sort of artist?'
(19:56:55) Kauwela says: Ah, I dance...
(19:58:12) Kauwela whispers into Jacula's ear.
(19:58:39) [Tell] Kauwela tells you: "I can provide more...intimate forms of entertainment as well."
(19:59:16) Jacula frowns and takes a step back.
(20:00:10) Jacula shakes his head, as if disappointed 'I think you have misjudged me.. miss'
(20:01:04) Kauwela looks disappointed as well "I take it you are not interested in such entertainment?"
(20:03:45) Jacula shoots her a manipulative smile 'I did not say that, did I?'
(20:04:24) Kauwela says: What did you mean when you said I misjudged you?
(20:06:07) Jacula scratches the back of his head 'Let's just say I prefer treating a woman right'
(20:06:22) Kauwela says: Oh.
(20:06:45) Kauwela smiles "Alright."
(20:07:05) Jacula continues to manipulate Kauwela 'Care to come with me? I'd like to show you something'
(20:07:53) Kauwela says: Sure.
(20:08:03) Jacula casualy looks around the tavern with a calming demeanor before walking towards the exit.
(20:08:14) Jacula gestures to Kauwela to follow him.
The two Ynnwns make their way up one of the gurgontid towers where they are met by a stunning view, Jaculas intentions however is fueled by his paranoia.
(20:09:20) Jacula looks out over Gurgontid, 'beautiful, isn't it?'
(20:09:28) Kauwela says: Yes...it is indeed.
(20:10:08) Jacula suddenly moves to Kauwelas back, blocking her exit. Leaving her standing on the edge of the tower
(20:10:50) Kauwela faces Jacula, looking him up and down.
(20:11:30) Jacula unsheats a dagger strapped to his hip, pointing it at her throat 'I see through you miss.. You are no different from the other rats in the sewer'
(20:11:57) Kauwela says: What rats in the sewer?
(20:12:03) Jacula seems paranoid, on the edge of a violent outburst
(20:12:38) Kauwela looks confused.
(20:12:58) Jacula growls 'the tables are turned now however.. Tell me, who sent you?'
(20:13:25) Kauwela says: Nobody sent me...what is this you speak of?
(20:14:47) Jacula sneers, he lets the dagger travel down her throat, pointed to her chest 'Don't play games with me, I'll make you talk. Last chance, who sent you?'
(20:15:36) Kauwela says: I still don't know what you speak of.
(20:16:16) Jacula growls as he tries to push Kauwela backwards, closer to the edge.
(20:16:22) Kauwela looks baffled by the questions "And what do you mean, someone sent me?"
(20:16:42) Kauwela takes one small step back as her hand slips into a slit-pocket in her skirt.
(20:17:33) Jacula seems paranoid, his hands trembling 'Why did you approach me in the tavern?'
(20:17:54) Kauwela says: Oh...business has been slow for me...I thought you might be interested.
(20:18:11) Kauwela says: I haven't seen someone in the Stonehead in a little while.
(20:18:17) Jacula grimaces, he seems unstable as his eyes widen.
(20:19:15) Kauwela says: What did you think I was? Sent to kill you?
(20:20:02) Jacula draws a axe strapped on his back 'You stink of lies you rotten wench, they will never get me.. You can tell her that.' he exclaims as he suddenly swings the axe, aiming for Kauwelas thigh 'After you die!' he roars
(20:20:41) Kauwela quickly steps back and slips out a dagger.
(20:21:12) Jacula charges forward, slashing wildly after Kauwela.
(20:22:21) Kauwela ducks a slash, and then steps in, going for a stab at the underside of his left armpit.
(20:23:47) Jacula grunts as the blade cuts into his armpit, his left arm rendered useless. He tries to grasp a handful of her hair with his other hand instinctively.
(20:24:28) Kauwela has her hair grabbed as she pulls the dagger free.
(20:26:43) Kauwela then goes for a stab at his right armpit as she steps to her left slightly.
(20:27:31) Jacula grits his teeth as the blade is pulled from his armpit, as blood stream down his side violently rips her closer to the edge as she tries to stab him again.
(20:28:45) Kauwela is thrown off balance and partially falls off the edge, her left hand clawing for a grip on the stone.
(20:29:57) Jacula puts his foot on Kauwelas exposed fingers 'Tell her.. that they will never get me!' he pants, before trying to crush her fingers under his foot
(20:31:10) Kauwela manages to get her right hand up on the ledge before her left hand is stepped on and tries to vault herself up onto the ledge, attempting to clamber back on.
(20:32:44) Jacula grunts, aiming a kick for Kauwelas face as she tries to vault herself up onto the ledge.
(20:33:30) Kauwela is kicked in the face and loses her grip on the ledge, falling down.
(20:34:13) Kauwela tumbles off the lip and lands on the ramp awkwardly, injuring both legs and her right shoulder and arm in the process.
Jacula watches as the Ynnwn falls to the hard ground below, she lands with a backbreaking thud. The contrast of her red skin and the white stone ground keeps Jacula standing on the ledge of the tower for a few minutes, he cloaks himself in his filthy robe and makes his way down, checking on her seemingly lifeless body.
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"The contrast of her red skin and the white stone ground keeps Jacula standing on the ledge of the tower for a few minutes"
(20:34:30) Jacula walks up to Kauwelas body, to check if she is still alive.
(20:34:57) Kauwela lays there, breathing hard.
(20:36:05) Jacula puts his foot on Kauwelas throat, slowly increasing the weight put on it 'Now.. Who sent you wench?'
(20:36:38) Kauwela tries to scream, but isn't able to get much out "Nobody...."
(20:37:31) Jacula leaves her as there is a crowd approaching 'they will never get me..' he whispers to her, before walking away swiftly. 'Maybe she didn't know' his conscience reminds him. He justifies his own means to himself 'One can never be too careful'..
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I knew you were crazy....... but then I've always known that. Can't wait to get directly invovled and find out whats going on, but i have my ideas..
*Makes a note to follow Jacula to make him more paranoid and then waits for laanx*
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I enjoy your RPs Jacula! :D It is nice to see one character develop through his decisions and other variables. ^_^ I look forward to your next one.
Thanks :) it's nice to know that people are enjoying it.
Havn't had a chance to RP with you Jac but you seem to put these things together real nicely :)
I don't know much about your character IC, though as anybody you are welcome to join. Send me a PM and we can work something out, same goes for anybody wishing to join.
The nightmare post was chilling Jac! You write very well :] \\o//
Thanks, I have worked hard on my English, it's nice to know that it paid off. 8)
I knew you were crazy....... but then I've always known that. Can't wait to get directly involved and find out whats going on, but i have my ideas..
Rping a crazy person Is fun, though I have come to find that it's tricky to react as lets say a person who is paranoid would. And for the record to all the players out there, I'm not acctually crazy IRL :D
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The two Ynnwns make their way up one of the gurgontid towers where they are met by a stunning view, Jaculas intentions however is fueled by his paranoia.
I believe Kauwela is a 'drop-dead gorgeous Diabolo girl'.
<3 male players playing their idealistic girlfriends.
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"Drunk and weary"
[WARNING: This post contains graphic material that might be disturbing to read - if you are easily offended, please skip this post, thank you.]
(20:37:31) Jacula leaves her as there is a crowd approaching 'they will never get me..' he whispers to her, before walking away swiftly. 'Maybe she didn't know' his conscience reminds him. He justifies his own means to himself 'One can never be too careful'..
Jacula found himself sulking in Kada-els tavern. "Had the paranoid thoughts gone to his head?" he had asked himself numerous times. He was indeed a devious man, hardened through battle and a broken childhood. Yet beneath his exterior there was guilt and regret. He choked down another mug of red liquor, it's fierce taste soothing his conscience, if only for a while.
Drunken and weary, Jacula found himself in a argument with another man who was no doubt searching for answers in the bottom of his mug as well. Intoxication may have been a factor, yet Jacula had noticed the presence of a certain eavesdropper..
(12:15:22) Mogweh stands on the stairs silently listening to the conversation below
(12:15:23) Jacula glances over at Sillamon and then back at Corakek 'how about you buy me another ale and we forget all about this?' he scoffs mockingly
(12:15:36) Sillamon inches away from the bar slowly
(12:16:22) Corakek sizes up the battle hardened fighter before him and contemplates for a moment
(12:17:35) Corakek says: to show your good faith i suggest that you buy a round for us both.
(12:18:39) Corakek says: we wouldn't want any ill will between three gentlemen on such a night as this now would we?
(12:18:50) Sillamon grins and intersects "I do like beer .."
(12:19:52) Mogweh nods to the diaboli as they pass, but says nothing.
(12:20:23) Jacula frowns, tempted to punch Corakek in the face. yet instead he shoots him a disturbing smile 'Very well elf, let's forget about this incident' before he throws an octa before his feet 'There is a sign of my good faith' he sneers
(12:20:31) >Jacula Pundactum dropped an Octa.
(12:21:19) Jacula takes a seat, seeming somewhat weary as he looks around the room.
(12:21:35) Corakek says: i will assume you mean for me to humble myself and buy us all a round...very well ynnwn, for civility.
(12:23:20) Corakek says: do you want anything in particular then my good sir?
(12:23:29) Sillamon says: Beer
(12:23:36) Sillamon smiles happily.
(12:23:39) Corakek says: good man
(12:23:44) Jacula glares over at Corakek 'Make with a beer elf'
A discussion follows, yet Jacula's focus remains on Mogweh. He decides to leave, with his balance slightly off he staggers down the steep steps leading to the red crystal den. He supports himself against a building nearby, carefully listening and waiting. Sure enough a Menki rushes down the stairs, surprisingly Mogweh walks up the post by the read crystal den, ready a sign nailed to it. In Jacula's mind however, it's a mere diversion..
(12:47:08) Mogweh reads the sign on the post shifting uneasily
(12:47:38) Jacula watches Mogaweh, attempting not to get noticed.
(12:48:40) Jacula studies the menki, weary of his intentions.
(12:49:09) Mogweh turns round to leave, seeing Jacula looking over at him he says pointing at the sign,'just looking for job'
(12:50:14) Jacula narrows his eyes and takes a step back, his right hand resting on the dagger hidden in his sleeve.
(12:51:52) Mogweh hold up his hands in peace and stammers,'I - I mean you no harm sir. I was just passing through looking for a friend of mine when I saw this sign. '
(12:52:55) Jacula sneers at Mogweh and heads into the dark alley behind him 'Don't follow me rat, if you value your life'
Maybe the Menki is just another commoner he thought to himself. Maybe his mind was playing tricks on him again. The light thuds of Careful steps can be heard behind him, was the Menki following him after all? he leaned into the wall lurking in the shadows, holding his breath. Knowing that he had to act fast, ruthless and most importantly, keep his follower alive long enough to get some answers.
(12:55:53) Mogweh stops and look around not seeing Jacula.
(12:57:53) Jacula holds his breath as Mogweh walks past him, he sneaks up behind him. putting his arm around his neck, he squeezes with all his strength trying to put him to sleep.
(12:58:50) Mogweh hears the approach with a well trained ear and as he feels the arms go around his throat he attempts to step back and to the side twisting his neck free.
(13:00:04) Jacula grunts as Mogweh squirms out of his grip, he pivots to the side and unsheats the dagger hidden in his sleeve, aiming it towards Mogwehs spine in a violent stab.
(13:01:35) Mogweh says: seeing the dagger fly towards him he jumps back and to the side attempting to grab the dagger hand as he does and manages to cut his arm in the process.
(13:03:02) Jacula sneers as Mogweh grabs his wrist. He drops the dagger to the ground as he charges forwards, trying to tackle Mogweh into the wall behind them.
(13:04:39) Mogweh hits his head and the breath is knocked out of him as the force of Jacula pins him to the wall. Desperately he tries to push the man aside.
(13:07:24) Jacula keeps Mogweh pinned against the wall with his weight, locking his eyes with his. 'Filth from the sewers like you should know better' he exclaims. He seems paranoid as he quickly looks around for onlookers. He tries to grab Mogwehs throat and sneers through gritted teeth 'Who sent you?'
(13:08:54) Mogweh stammers,'s-sent me nobody s-sent me. I was looking for a f-friend of mine -a dwarf, he's very sick.'
A dwarf, very sick.. Sillamon the elderly dwarf. There was no way Mogweh could have mistaken his presence in the tavern earlier, if he was indeed a friend of his as he claimed, a clever alibi.. Yet Jacula could see through it. At this point Jacula was convinced that the Menki was sent by people wishing him harm.
(13:11:19) Jacula growls, as he squeezes Mogwehs throat. Unsheating a curved, razor sharp dagger strapped to his thigh with his other hand 'you will talk sooner or later, how about you save yourself a lot of pain. And stop playing stupid' a intense anger burns in his eyes, who knows what he might be capable of.
(13:13:53) Mogweh grabs at the hand at his throat and the dagger, making a gagged exclaim,'it's the truth! he's old and blind and really needs my help - please!'
He is good Jacula thought to himself, he had really captured the essence of being helpless. He knew that even the toughest had their breaking point, now it was just the matter of finding it. Be it by persuasion or brute force.
(13:16:43) Jacula frowns at Mogwehs pleads 'Wrong answer!' he exclaims before pointing the curved dagger towards the menki's stomach 'Last chance, who sent you?. make with a name before i gut you like a trepor! he roars, nostrils flailing wildly.
(13:18:45) Mogweh in a desperate attempt to escape the knife aims a heavy blow at Jacula's groin with his knee.
(13:21:27) Jacula is caught off guard and steps back as Mogweh knees him in the groin, his platemail greaves luckily absorbs the most of the blow. He tries to stab the knife into Mogwehs gut as he is pushed back, forcefully ripping it upwards.
(13:24:13) Mogweh sees the hand move upwards but moves too late as the dagger rips through the upper part of his arm. He steps to the side trying to get some distance from Jacular.
(13:26:26) Jacula squints his eyes as Mogwehs blood splatters into them, the charges towards the menki. Trying the kick his supporting leg with the intent of tripping him.
(13:30:16) Mogweh surprised by the move but still agile despite his wounded arm,attempts to dive to the side of jacula forcing him to crash into the wall.
(13:34:17) Jacula bumps into the wall due to his violent attack, he turns around and shoots Mogwehs an icy glare 'You are skilled at avoiding your fate rat, you can run.. But you cannot hide' he reaches for his glypth sack, fidgeting one of them as he points it in Mogweh's direction 'Weakness' he sneers as a dark smog exudes from the glypth
(13:37:17) Mogweh steps back trying to out run the spell. As the smog bears down on him he shouts,'you crazy mad man, I'm just looking for the dwarf, I just want to help the dwarf!!'
(13:38:53) Jacula watches the smog weaken Mogweh, he rushes forward leaning into a punch aimed at his jaw, with the intention of knocking him out.
(13:42:04) Mogweh weakened by the smog, his limbs heavy and unresponsive he takes the full force of the blow and falls to the ground. As his vision dims and black spots form before his eyes, he murmurs,'Mellas' then passes out.
(13:42:33) >Mogweh Parduu takes a seat.
(13:46:36) Jacula regrets knocking him out upon hearing Mellas name, he quickly searches his body. Realizing he has mistaken the menki for a assassin. 'Impossible!' he think to himself as He cloaks himself in his filthy robe and kneels down next to him, putting his curved dagger to his throat. Hesitant about ending his life.
(13:46:48) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(13:51:44) Jacula closes his eyes, what has he become.. A murderer without the sense of right and wrong? a paranoid madman who shed the blood of innocents? he opens his eyes, his dagger still pressed against Mogwehs throat
(13:53:27) Mogweh begins to come round mumbling,'Mellas, must find..Mellas.'. Slowly his eyes open and flinches, shocked at his situation and at his fate staring down on him.
(13:55:16) Jacula stares into Mogwehs eyes from inside the darkness of his hood. He keeps the dagger pressed against his throat and whispers 'Who is this.. Mellas, and why must you find her?'
(13:58:29) Mogweh gags as the dagger presses into his throat and replies weakly,'I've never met her, but I think she can help me with Sillamon. She's good see, a good person... if you can imagine such a thing in this city.''
(14:02:24) Jacula whispers 'You where at the wrong place at the wrong time.. Don't be afraid. It will all be over soon' With a swift slash he cuts into Mogwehs throat with his eyes closed. Ravished by guilt, yet knowing that he cannot leave any loose ends behind.
(14:07:43) Mogweh flinches as the dagger cuts through his throat. Blood spews out and he gurgles pitiful but indecipherable words. Holding on to Jacula's arm as he looks into his eyes in one final desperate attempt at mercy.'
(14:10:29) Jacula pins Mogwehs hand on his chest, sheating the knife as he puts his other hand on his forehead 'Shh.. Close your eyes.' he whispers.
(14:13:00) Mogweh subcomes to the blood loss and slowly his life slips away.
(14:13:39) Jacula watches as the stone ground beneath them turns red, he closes Mogwehs eyes with his fingers before slowly getting to his feet.
(14:13:42) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(14:15:41) Jacula shoots Mogweh a final glance, before he heads out of the dark alley. not knowing what to believe anymore, failed by his instincts and tortured by his guilty conscience.
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"Jacula shoots Mogweh a final glance, before he heads out of the dark alley."
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This RP was really amazing! A fantastic read, I could visualize it happening in my mind so easily!
Congrats to both of you ;D
The realism of the fight was great, both parties evading and taking hits, keep it up. I can't wait to be reading more! ;)
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Mogweh walks up to the forum boards and sees an entry with a strange yet familiar name. 'Hmm Jacula' he muses, his hand unconsciously coming up to the large scar around his throat, 'where have I heard that name?'. He pauses for a moment lost in though then continues softly '...like in a dream'.
He looks at the sun and realizes he is late and hurries on without reading any more. After all he must continue his search for the elusive Mellas.
[O my god! Mellas OOC just told me about 'The Guilt of Jacula'. What have I gotten poor Mog into? Who is this femme fatal he's been pursuing? I'm really looking forward to finding out. Very much enjoyed being killed by you Jac :devil:, I hope we can do it again soon. ]
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O my god! Mellas OOC just told me about 'The Guilt of Jacula'. What have I gotten poor Mog into? Who is this femme fatal he's been pursuing? I'm really looking forward to finding out. Very much enjoyed being killed by you Jac :devil:, I hope we can do it again soon.
[I think you will enjoy finding out, Mellas is after all one of the best RPers out there, at least in my mind :) as for Jacula's and Mogweh's fight it was very entertaining, especially since it was the first one on your part :thumbup: I'm sure Jac and Mog will cross paths again, be it under better circumstances or even worse :devil: Well done.]
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[Hehehe.. only time I can see those pictures you add is at school. :whistling: Goodjob with the art and roleplay! :thumbup:]
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[Thank you Jac, but in my opinion the best RP comes from you without a doubt! And it's getting even better every time! ;)
It was fun to meet you, Mogweh. I really enjoy your RPing style as well. Very detailed and I'm learning alot!
Here's the meeting between Mogweh and Mellas. I'm too tired to write anything extra. Maybe I'll edit it later. *yawns sleepily*]
[For those of you who prefer reading summaries, skip this post.]
(18:07:49) >Mogweh Parduu takes a seat by Mellas Fenixxes.
(18:09:02) Mogweh sits against the wall wearily observing the blonde-haired nolthir that has been his quarry for so long and waits for her to turn round.
(18:10:53) Mogweh coughs slightly.
(18:11:45) Mellas sits with her legs crossed underneath her, looking out over the city. Knowing where folks are headed, knowing where they are chatting. A good spot to observe Hydlaa's population.
(18:12:27) Mellas's concentration is broken by the light cough, yet she doesn't turn. 'Good morning, come to watch the crystal lighten up?'
(18:16:35) Mogweh answers weakly, 'it's the blonde hair. I heard about the blonde hair - so it is you right? You are, Mellas?'
(18:19:37) Mellas turns around to face the menki, surprised. 'Aye, my name is Mellas. Mellas Fenixxes,' she says, introducing herself with a slight nod. She looks the other over curiously. 'Who would you be, good sir?'
(18:19:42) >Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
(18:19:59) >Mellas Fenixxes takes a seat.
(18:23:04) Mogweh looks at the Nolthrir unsteadily, his head lolling slightly to one side. As the light from the crystal begins to glow brighter the scar running accross his throat glistens. He coughs a little and answers,'My name is Mogweh Parduu and I am very pleased to meet you at last.'
(18:30:10) Mellas's brow furrows when the glistening of the scar catches her sight. Slowly she looks up into Mogweh's eyes, trying to find the answer to her questions there. 'It's an honor to meet you too, Mogweh.' she smiles warmly. 'You make it sound like you were looking for me. Do you need help?'
(18:34:15) Mogweh blinks but hold Mellas' gaze and says,'It started about a week ago when I first arrived to the city. I met a dwarf named Sillamon. You do know Sillamon, don't you?'
(18:39:08) Mellas sits up, recognizing the name instantly. 'Aye! He's a kindhearted dwarf. Bless Alirukell and his potions for curing the poor soul!' she exclaims. 'That reminds me... I should visit him soon.'
(18:40:30) Mellas shoots the menki a thoughtful look. 'What about him though? Did something happen to him again? ... Certainly this is not the case...'
(18:51:18) Mogweh exhales and visibly looks relieved. He holds up his hand to Mellas' questions and continues,'When I met him he was sick and alone and lying on the tavern floor. I felt such pity for him I promised to help'
(18:51:51) Mogweh coughs a little then says,'As you say Alirukell had developed a cure, but at that time some one had stolen his ingredients.'
(18:52:36) Mogweh continues,' I did a little digging and found out that you where helping, so I tried to find you.'
(18:53:18) Mogweh laughs,'I've hung out in the plaza, in the tavern, I even got a job in the Red Crystal Den trying to find you.
(18:54:31) Mogweh's laughter turns into a coughting fit . Small flecks of blood form and the corner of his mouth.'
(18:55:09) Mellas's expression softens, listens intently to Mogweh's story. 'That's most kind of you, and I thank you for offering him your help. The poor thing is as blind as a bat[oops], and has experienced enough horrors to last a lifetime,' she says the last part in a softer voice, before she joins in Mogweh's laugh. 'You've done all that? Surely I'm not that hard to find!'
(18:57:57) Mellas gets up on her feet after the last cough, spotting the appearance of a small amount of blood. 'You've got to be kidding me,' she mumbles, serious again. 'You've gotten infected by Sillamon's illness yourself!'
(18:58:04) >Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
(18:59:07) Mellas shakes her head lightly at Mogweh, gesturing for him to rise. 'Come on, get up. It's far too windy for you up here, I doubt the cold would do you any good.'
(18:59:57) Mogweh smiles at Mellas and says simply,'I didn't mind, I was new to the city and it was exciting looking for a beautiful young quarry' His smile drops suddenly and he speaks with a flat monotone voice saying,''All that changed for me yesterday.'
(19:00:19) Mogweh looks up and stops himself. Nodding he gets up.
(19:00:24) >Mogweh Parduu stands up.
(19:03:52) Mellas returned the smile at first, before the sudden drop in Mogweh's mood catches up on her. She shoots him a worried look, not sure if she should ask.
(19:05:13) Mellas bites her lip, trying to take a hold of Mogweh's hand to pull him along. 'This way,' she says softly, nodding to his right.
(19:06:31) Mogweh nods holding on to Mellas' hand as she leads him away.
(19:08:52) Mellas leads Mogweh into the cozy tavern. 'There, much better. How long have you been coughing like this?' she inquires.
(19:09:40) Mogweh replies,'Since yesterday. Do you want a drink?'
(19:11:13) Mellas smiles with relief. 'That would be great, thank you. Anything is fine.'
(19:12:43) Mogweh grins at Allelia pushing some money towards her and saying,'Two pint of the usual please love.'
(19:12:49) Mellas leans on the high counter with her arms, nodding her acknowledgement to Allelia before she turns her attention back to Mogweh. 'The illness won't be progressed that far yet. With the cure going around I'm sure you'll be okay in no time.'
(19:14:18) Mogweh thanks Allelia and says, 'shall we find a place to sit?''
(19:14:59) Mellas nods, looking around the room. 'Sure, take your pick.'
(19:15:01) Caraick smiles, happy to see the small crowd in the tavern.
(19:15:29) >Mogweh Parduu takes a seat.
(19:15:35) >Mellas Fenixxes takes a seat.
(19:15:44) >Mogweh Parduu dropped a Red Liquor Mug.
(19:16:50) Mellas lifts her mug into the air. 'To your health, Mogweh!' she says, taking a long drink afterwards.
(19:17:34) Mogweh smiles and lifts his mug drawing heavily on the contents
(19:18:26) Mellas licks her lips, amused. 'You know my poison,' she says with a smirk. 'Is it that obvious that I'm a lover of red liquor?'
(19:20:28) Mogweh smiles and looks fondly at Mellas as she attempts to cheer him up. He chuckles,'As my uncle Braduusc used to say - Moggy, if you can't break the ice then you should at least try and melt it (with a drink)'
(19:24:19) Mellas laughs, leaning back against the bench comfortably. 'That is one of the wisest sayings I've heard as of yet! Cheers to your uncle too!' she says, raising her mug again. 'Though, I'm afraid I have to warn you of something.'
(19:26:10) Mogweh chuckles,'yes here's to uncle Braduusc' and he raises his mug smiling at Mellas and drinks deeply. He then says,'Warn me of what Mellas?'
(19:28:36) Mellas places the mug beside her on the bench before leaning over the table to Mogweh. 'Alirukell visits this tavern daily, for as much as I know. But until you meet him and receive your medecine...' she sighs a little. 'Try not to cough into others. The illness is very...' she stops, chewing on her words. 'Ah dang it, what's the word again?'
(19:29:39) Mogweh answers,'contagious?'
(19:30:06) Mellas jumps up, snapping her fingers. 'That's it! You got it.'
In the meantime, Merivo entered the tavern. Mogweh lets him know that he doesn't appreciate the interruption, after which Merivo leaves once again.
(19:41:01) Mogweh looks down into his mug with a guilty expression on his face.
(19:42:10) Mogweh looks at over to Mellas avoiding her eyes and says,'Sorry about that'
(19:42:34) Mellas lets go of her hair, looking over at Mogweh. 'Hey, it's okay. Don't you worry. Instead, did you understand what I told you earlier?'
(19:43:34) Shangshi watches Mellas as he drums his fingers on the table.
(19:44:44) Mogweh nods and says,'I've had his potion last night. But I'm jumping ahead of myself'.
(19:46:28) Mellas's ears perk up, and she glances over Shangshi to hear where the soft drumming sound is coming from. Giving him a o-hey-there kind of look, she turns back to Mogweh, her tone serious. 'What potion? What happened to you yesterday? If I may ask, of course.'
(19:48:00) Mogweh leans forward and say to Mellas in a low voice,'Have you ever..died?' he looks deeply into her face as he asks the question. Pausing only briefly he continues,'Nobody ever really talks about it do they? Well I have..and it will haunt me for the rest of my life'
(19:51:11) Mellas turns pale, shrinking back in the bench. The memory of the dagger embedding itself in her forehead isn't something she'd easily forget. She looks at Mogweh, horrified. 'You died? You died *and* caught the illness?'
(19:53:23) Shangshi continues to drum his finger on the table unable to decide if he should talk to mellas or leave.
(19:53:28) Mogweh nods and says,'I'll get on with the events as they happened to me..'
(19:54:05) Netrhys leans to the railings and looks downstairs
(19:55:05) Mellas lifts her knees to her chest, listening to Mogweh carefully.
(19:57:03) Mogweh clears his throat and says,'Well, when I couldn't find you, and I think I establish how hard I tried, I decided to go back to Sillamon and ask him about you'.
(19:57:52) Mellas nods, acknowledging that she heard what was said.
(19:58:17) Mogweh continues,'That was yesterday, he was of course in the tavern talking to some young lad about tall slim fenkiis'
(19:58:26) Shangshi continues to drum him fingers looking at mellas. Then nods "I'll remember that."
(19:59:08) Mellas glances at Shangshi again, wondering what's up with him and the drumming.
(19:59:38) Mellas laughs. 'Aye, Sillamon is quite the charmer.'
(20:00:07) Shangshi gets up and with a seemingly concerned look on his face, leaves the tavern.
(20:00:09) >Shangshi stands up.
(20:00:54) Mogweh sips from his mug, 'I was about to approach him when the young man slowly pulls out a sword and starts looking at it. Of course Sillamon if blind as a erm whats the word?'
(20:03:25) Mellas watches Shangshi go with a frown, before shooting Mogweh a smirk. 'Blind as a.... bat?' [can't think of any creature in Yliakum that would fit the description >.<]
(20:03:50) Mellas says: Ah, blind as a velnishi?
(20:05:01) Feonu carves out some bumps onto the figure [try consumers, they have no eyes! 8)]
(20:06:14) Mogweh winks and says,'That's it. I was shocked but as I don't carry any weapons I had to think fast. So I hid round the corner in the stair way. I thought if he makes a move to strike I'll jump out. Anyway just after that a Ynnwn came in glaring at the man threatening him if he did not sheath the sword.'
(20:08:01) Mellas's eyes widen. 'I'm sure Sillamon didn't mean to harm anyone! Though he shouldn't be swinging around with swords... what happened next?' she asks, almost afraid to ask.
(20:08:44) Mogweh says: I stayed in the stair well and listen as they spoke. He sounded very jumpy this Ynnwn and at one point I though he and the young man would come to blows. sillamon must have also sensed the tension and not wanting any part of it he left'
(20:10:04) Mogweh hurries on and says,'I needed to follow Sillamon but was trapped mid way down the stairs. If I moved they would know I was there. So I waited. Fortunately the two were not to be companionable and the split.'
(20:10:05) Mellas straightens, concerned. Her mug forgotten beside her. 'I'm glad Sillamon chose to do so... but what did you do?'
(20:11:28) Mellas leans closer, not wanting to miss a word of what Mogweh is telling her.
(20:12:31) Mogweh takes a hurried sip of liqour spilling some down his chin as he increases the speed of his delivery and says,'I rushed out of the Tavern after Sillamon, I couldn't see him so I headed down to the plaza.'
(20:13:07) Mellas says: And? Did you find him?
(20:13:46) Mogweh wipes his chin and says,'as I got to the bottom of the stairs the Ynnwn was standing at the bottom just staring at me with these cold eyes. Quickly I tried to gather my wits and vered off to the notice out side the RCD'
(20:15:06) Mellas bites her lip. 'Uh oh, that doesn't sound good..'
(20:16:04) Mogweh continues ignoring Mellas question,'I remember staring at the individual letters of the sign and thinking why am I looking at this I have a job here. Such a strainge thing to think.'
(20:18:27) Mogweh shakes his head a little and says,'I turn round to walk away,hoping he has left, but he is still there. I point to the sign and say "Just looking for a job" and attempt to walk off. In hindsight it was a silly thing to say'
(20:18:34) Mellas nods, imagining Mogweh's situation at the time. She looks down for a moment, quietly hoping the ynnwn who got out of prison doesn't have anything to do with this case. And yet....
(20:20:10) Mellas gets a hollow feeling in her stomach. 'He didn't buy it, did he?' she whispers.
(20:21:21) Mogweh regains his composure and takes along pull on his drink. Then says,'He looked at me and snarled "don't follow me rat" as he pulls out a dagger from his sleve and backs down an alley
(20:22:31) Mogweh looks up, realising he has slowly dropped his gaze to the bench as he spoke and said ,'no'
(20:23:41) Mogweh looks at Mellas' face as her voice take on an uncharacteristically hollow sound.
(20:24:04) Mellas realizes she didn't finish her drink yet and quickly takes a sip
(20:24:17) Mellas says: 'Please tell me you didn't...'
(20:25:17) Mogweh nods and smiles ruefully,'I just though, hang on you've got it all wrong so I went down the alley to explain, you know sort it out.'
(20:27:10) Mellas hugs her legs tighter to her chest, watching Mogweh with big eyes. 'What? Oh no... surely you realized that wasn't the best moment!?'
(20:28:39) Mogweh continues,'well as you can guess he jumped me from behind. He tried to strangle me! Fortunately I have had some training so I manged to evade his initial attack. However, no sooner had I twisted free he lunges at my stomach with his dagger'
(20:29:56) Mellas closes her eyes, lowering her head to the floor. Her ears remain perked, listening to the horrific tale none the less.
(20:30:43) Mogweh puts his hand up to his abdomen unconsiously and says,'I stepped to the side and tried to dissarm him, but you don't get away cleanly from an attack like that no matter what the romance novels tell you, and his blade bit into my arm as I knocked it free
(20:32:46) Mellas winces, raising her head to look at Mogweh's arm. As if she could see the wound through the leather armor.
(20:34:51) Mogweh sits up a little while the story progresses,'He the charged me and we crashed into the wall as he hurled strings of obsenitys at me.Again I tried to evdade him and kneed him in the groin and shoved him to my side.
(20:36:24) Mogweh continues,'I stepped back trying to keep my distance when he looked at me wiith such uncontrolled rage, I've never seen such a face. He grabbed something from his side and pointed his fingure at me and snarled 'weakness'
(20:36:43) Mellas unconsciously shifts on the bench to a more defensive position. 'So much violence..' she shivers at Mogweh's description.
(20:38:14) Mogweh sighs,'yes. The dark smog of the spell engulfed me and seizing on his chance he lunged forward and punched me with full force across the side of the head.
(20:40:50) Mogweh stops and takes a long drink and looks at Mellas for a second before continuing,'Darkness swam around me and the only thing I could think about was you.' he smiles looking into the distance as if remembering something nice for a moment.
(20:42:37) Mellas searches for words, but all the can think of is: 'I'm so sorry that this had to happen to you... so sorry!'
(20:44:10) Mellas feels another question arise, but decides to keep it for later, not wishing to disturb Mogweh's excellent telling of his morbid experience.
(20:45:31) Mogweh looks up, smiles and say,'anyway I must have called out your name because when I came to, the Ynnwn was holding a dagger to my throat. He snarled at me "What do you know of Mellas? What's she to you?" I stammered that I never met you and that I was looking for you.
(20:47:13) Mogweh continued,'I was desparate, this was very real, my life could be taken away at any moment. My mind raced as I tried to think of anything to placate this monster'
(20:47:15) Mellas takes a deep breath, staring at Mogweh in disbelief. 'I don't understand...'
(20:48:15) Feonu sobbingly lets a tear out as he sucks his burnt palms for a second before getting back to work on the figurine.
(20:49:16) Mellas remains in a rather curled up position. 'I'm sorry, questions later. What did you do?'
(20:50:53) Mogweh takes another hurried drink from his mug leaning forward towards Mellas,'I answered him attemping to show I was not a bad person saying that I needed you that you were a good person, some one to rely on in the god forsaken city'
(20:51:13) Mogweh continues,'someone who could help poor Sillamon'
(20:51:38) Mellas shakes her head, confused. 'I don't even know you, you don't even know me!' she exclaims. 'Where did you get all this from?'
(20:53:15) Mogweh replies stopping his tirade and says,'I was thinking fast and trying to win him over. I'd been told you were a looking to help Sillamon, the rest I just expanded on so he wouldn't kill me'
(20:54:10) Mogweh said weakly,'I'd have said anything'
(20:54:53) Mellas fidgets with the snowbuds around her neck. 'It didn't work.. did it?' she asks softly, evading Mogweh's gaze.
(20:57:25) Mogweh looks at her calmly as he replied,'Well, I thought for a second it had. As I spoke of you his face softened. but then a dark unspeakable horror took over this fiend and he brought the blade down accross my throat.'
(20:59:59) Mogweh said finally ,'I felt his hand holding back my head and my arm as I struggled for the last gasp of air as I descened into the realm of darkness.'
(21:00:26) Mellas inhales sharply, a mixture of recognition, disbelief, fear and concern crossing her face. She looks up at Mogweh, trying to say something, yet no words seem to come out.
(21:00:56) Mogweh looked down at his mug lost in an inner world - dark and alone.
(21:02:45) Mellas takes a moment to return to her senses, pushing the horrid thoughts aside. 'But you're out, Mogweh, you made it out. That's a blessing by itself.'
(21:04:30) Mellas sits up and lifts her mug from the table, drowning it completely. 'Could you.. give me any specifics of this ynnwn?' she asks hesitantly. 'Did he carry many darkway rings.. or tattoos?'
(21:06:17) Mogweh begins to give Mellas a detailed description of the Ynnwn
(21:09:07) Mellas unfolds her legs to lean forward over the table, listening to Mogweh's description of his murderer intently, hoping for the best.
(21:09:48) Mellas gulps, a strange feeling telling her it can only be one person.
(21:12:10) Mogweh looks into Mellas' unsettled face trying to read her expression he says,'It's okay, in your face I see honour, truth and loyalty. you don't have to look so worried.
(21:14:57) Mellas gives Mogweh a grateful smile. 'Thank you for your kind words,' she says softly, 'and for sharing what happened to you...' She looks away, a pensive expression on her face. Somehow the usually merry ambience in the tavern feels a lot thicker, heavier...
(21:15:55) Mellas suddenly stands up, shaking her head. 'I'm sorry, I should go.'
(21:15:57) >Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
(21:16:19) Mogweh looks at her in alarm,'Mellas! what..?'
(21:16:22) >Mogweh Parduu stands up.
(21:17:35) Mellas's gaze travels from Mogweh to the floor and the stairs. She steps back. 'There's only one ynnwn who would react that way,' she whispers quietly. 'Only one.. I have to find him!'
(21:19:04) Mogweh coughs a wracking cough and stumbles after her, trying to speak as he pushes his way through the crowded tavern
(21:19:23) Mellas raises a hand to her head, ignoring all those around her as she dashes up the stairs.
(21:19:51) Mogweh calls 'mellas..'
(21:21:57) Mellas turns around to set two pleading eyes on Mogweh. 'You mustn't follow me. Stay here and ask for Alirukell,' she lifts her hand, indicating the menki to halt right where he is. 'If I see him, I'll send him to you!'
(21:23:53) Mogweh replies desparately,'where are you going? I don't understand..'
(21:25:34) Mellas's eyes dart from Mogweh to the exit and back, anxious to search for the ynnwn. 'Please, forgive me..' she sighs, giving in. 'Alright, follow me.'
(21:26:25) Joale groans, "Stick out your arm. Bleeding is bad, wrapping it up, good"
(21:26:27) Mogweh relieved, indicates for her to lead on.
Mellas leads Mogweh to a more or less private piece of roof, where one can simply jump down and run away.
(21:27:58) Mellas easily slides over the railing, onto the roof beside the stairs.
(21:28:20) Mogweh sensing the Nolthrir's agitation cautiously watches Mellas to make sure she doesn't change her mind and try to evade him.
(21:29:32) Mellas gestures for Mogweh to stay away from the edge. 'Too much wind,' she explains. 'Stay under here to evade it, for now..'
(21:30:52) Mellas walks over to the wooden tavern wall, leaning against it while she crosses her arms.
(21:35:42) Mellas momentarily closes her eyes, wondering just how to tell what her feelings are sharing with her. 'I pray to the gods I'm wrong...' she speaks quietly, to no one in particular. The city of Hydlaa is covered in the darkness of night, strengthening the effect of Mogweh's earlier story.
(21:38:32) Mellas opens her eyes again, placing a calculating look on the menki before her. 'Can I ask you a question first?'
(21:38:54) Mogweh tries to look composed so not to unsettle the Mellas while he listens intently studying her face for deception
(21:39:09) Mogweh replies calmly, 'of course'
(21:40:34) Mellas shifts her weight from one leg to the other. 'This ynnwn who attacked you.. how do you feel about him?' she asks the question in a neutral tone, trying to hide the real meaning behind it.
(21:43:16) Mogweh's voice raises slightly as he answers,'I wanted him dead. As I crawled my way back through Dakruu's realm I was driven on by my own hatred. But it's a long journey and I think the hate makes it longer. I'm fortunate...
(21:44:09) Mogweh continues,'I've only know love and kindness in my life so however much I hated him as I edged my way forward the hatred abated and was repaced with pity'
(21:45:21) Mogweh finishes,'I can't say or begin to understand it but that's what I feel. I think I have to or it would destroy me'
(21:45:35) Mellas swallows uncomfortably, Mogweh's answer doesn't surprise her, but hurts none the less. 'No one deserves to die.. we all deserve a chance to prove who we really are. Think of that, and we'll talk again.'
(21:46:34) Mellas moves over to the edge of the roof, smiling warmly at Mogweh. 'You have a kind heart, treasure it.'
(21:46:53) Mogweh replies quickly,'I think you miss understand me..'
(21:47:37) Mogweh continues rapidly,'how could I possibly make this wretches life any more miserable, what would that make me?'
(21:48:18) Mogweh says,'please Mellas, tell me who he is, I can help...'
(21:49:14) Mellas visibly softens. 'You are right, yet your wounds are fresh, you need healing.'
(21:51:28) Mellas says: Thank you for your offer, for your care. For now however, it's best you not know, lest you upset yourself over finding him. And besides, I'd like to make sure I'm correct first.'
(21:52:14) Mogweh replies softly,'I need answers, I need to heal physically yes, but I need...' at this he looks up at the unhappy face of Mellas, looking deep into her eyes he says, 'I'm sorry, please do as you will''
(21:53:01) Mogweh takes a step back from the Nolthrir and bows his head.
(21:55:17) Mellas spreads her arms, extending her balance. 'Answers will come to you,' she smiles, more at ease with herself. 'I ask you not to worry. Time will certainly share. For now, please be safe.' With that, she steps back, jumping off the roof with ease.
[And Melly is on her search for Jacula, but it seems she's going to get her answer a little differently than originally expected. Thank you for the RP Mogweh! I also would like to mention that Feonu was holding a great RP in between himself, about the carving of an item. I took it out for easier reading, but it's very well done. Kudos to you too Feonu!]
[Jacula, thank you for being online for those precious fifteen minutes. Not only was it the RP topic for most of the night, but it also brightened my day <3 ]
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After Mellas disappears into the dark, Mogweh searches the streets of Hydlaa for Jacula, giving out his description, desperate for a name other than 'fiend' with which to Identify him. After many hours Mogweh decides, on a hunch, to try Gugrontid to question Elady at the Stonehead tavern in the hope that she has heard something.
[summary at the end]
(02:46:03) Elady says: Welcome to the Stonehead tavern
(02:46:34) Mogweh greets Elady and says,'Hello there. A pint of ale please'
(02:48:19) Elady says: Sure thing sir. I'll be right back
(02:48:50) >Elady Wanz dropped a Beer Mug.
(02:48:59) >Mogweh Parduu picked up a Beer Mug
(02:49:03) Elady says: There you go sir.
(02:50:02) Mogweh smiles at Elady and says,'thanks',before taking a couple of large gulps of beer.
(02:51:12) Mogweh wipes his mouth and looks around and says,'not very busy in here, is it always this quite?'
(02:51:50) Elady says: Some days it is and other days there are more people in here. Yesterday we had 3 guests in here for a good portion of the day.
(02:53:16) Mogweh replies,'splendid, I'd imaging it's thirst work being a miner.'
(02:54:37) Elady nods at Mogweh's statement " You would expect mining to work up a thirst but it is rate that we get miners in here. They are to driven by thier thirst for Plat to take the time to come up here and get somethign to eat or drink."
(02:57:44) Mogweh sips his beer and nods, 'in there quest for wealth they miss the true treasure of Yliakim.'
(03:00:04) Elady smiles " Yes I agree with you statement." Reaching out her hand towards Mogweh " My name is Elady and I am the head cook here at the Stonehead."
(03:01:00) Mogweh smiles and replies,'And I'm Mogweh, erm guard at the Red Crystal Den'
(03:02:47) Elady smiles at Mogweh " A pleasure to meet you Mogweh."
(03:04:13) Mogweh beams at the friendly face and replies,'and a pleasure to meet you too Elady. Glad to keep you company for a bit..'
(03:04:57) Elady says: If you don't mind I think I'll grab a beer for myself and join you.
(03:05:43) >Elady Wanz takes a seat.
(03:06:09) Elady says: So Mogweh how is life at the Red Crystal these days?
(03:06:55) Mogweh watches Elady settle herself and then raises his glass and says,'Cheers! To your very good health'
Kauwela enters ordering hersef a drink and sits down at the invitation of Mogweh & Elady
(03:17:20) Kauwela seats herself next to Mogweh "So, who do I have the pleasure of keeping company today?"
(03:19:06) Mogweh sips his drink a little hastily on hearing Kauwela's remark and spills a little down his chin. 'Mogweh's the name, Guard at the Red Crystal Den' he manages to say before wiping his chin with his hand.
(03:19:55) Kauwela says: Pleasure meeting you Mogweh. My name's Kauwela, but you can call me Kau.
(03:21:20) >Elady Wanz dropped a Mug.
(03:21:41) Kauwela nods to Elady "Thanks" and takes a sip, smiling.
(03:22:02) Mogweh smiles at Kau warmly,'And a pleasure to meet to Kau'
(03:22:18) Elady says: There you go Kauwela, Terevan berry joice, Stonebreaker Whisky and some trefoil and Orilliphia.
(03:22:30) Kauwela says: Ah, tastes excellent already.
(03:23:33) Kauwela looks over Mogweh "So, how is the Den these days?"
(03:23:56) >Elady Wanz takes a seat.
(03:25:13) Mogweh replies,'Well it was really busy a few nights ago, Lhaa and Aiwendil were a little rushed with a wedding party of dwarfs. Of course there's the singles night coming up on Saturday as well which should be fun. So all in all it's well I think.'
(03:25:38) Kauwela says: Ah...good to hear that it is doing well.
(03:25:40) Kauwela sips her drink.
(03:26:29) Elady says: I hope the Singles event draws a large crowd.That should be a fun event.
(03:27:24) Mogweh chuckles and says,'I've seen the event list and it looks like it'll be fun.
(03:28:50) Kauwela says: Hopefully that one turns out well indeed.
(03:28:56) Kauwela says: Do you think I should come?
(03:29:42) Mogweh looks at Kau and says,'Are you single?'
(03:29:54) Kauwela giggles "I'm certainly not married, if that's what you mean."
(03:29:58) Kauwela sips her drink.
(03:30:44) Mogweh chuckles and says,'Then you should definately come. Everyone I've talked to about it is really excited.''
(03:31:12) Kauwela says: I'm not sure if I'll be...welcome there though...
(03:32:27) Mogweh raises and eyebrow and says,'Why on Yliakum not?'
(03:32:42) Kauwela says: Well...I was kicked out of the Den once...
(03:33:37) Mogweh smiles at Kau and says,'I don't think anyone will hold that against you, unless you set fire to the place'
(03:34:13) Kauwela giggles "No, I didn't do that."
(03:34:12) Elady grins " I don't think Lhaa likes having anyone who can turn heads away from Lhaa in the Den."
(03:34:24) Kauwela looks to Elady "Good explanation, I guess."
(03:34:52) Mogweh continues,'And the owners seem very erm liberal.'
(03:34:59) Elady says: After all I think Lhaa wants first dibs on anything that comes into the Den.
(03:35:58) Kauwela says: Well, I know at least one of them is...
(03:36:00) Mogweh chuckles at Elady;s comment and nods
(03:36:44) Kauwela sips her drink "Well...besides being a Den guard, what do you do with your life?"
(03:38:03) Elady takes a sip from her beer mug.
(03:38:39) Mogweh takes a sip from his mug and says,'Well I just got into Hydlaa a week ago and I'm just figuring that out myself.' as he speaks he unconsiously touches the scar at his throat and continues,'it's been... interesting'
(03:39:49) Kauwela says: Oh.
(03:40:28) Elady takes a closer look at the scar on Mogweh's neck. " That certainly looks like it was a nasty injury. How did you get it if I may ask?"
(03:40:45) Kauwela sips her drink.
(03:41:23) Kauwela says: Perhaps you would wish some entertainment to pass the time.
(03:44:27) Mogweh turns to Elady and says in a serious tone,'I dont know his name, but he was a fiend. A complete mad man' That's actually why I'm here, I came to find him. Mogweh then proceeds to describe Jacula.
(03:44:45) Kauwela says: Oh...
(03:45:10) Kauwela says: I had a rather bad brush with someone who fits your description recently...
(03:45:20) Kauwela says: he's long gone by now though.
(03:45:44) Elady nods her head. If it is the same person who assaulted Kauwela then his name is Jacula.
(03:47:13) Mogweh repeats the name over in his mouth. He then looks up at Kau and says,'What happened to him?'
(03:47:31) Kauwela says: He left here, that's all I know.
(03:49:00) Mogweh looks at Kau empathetically,'I'm so sorry... I..', but trails off unable to finish.
(03:49:15) Elady says: He is bad news. His friends say he use to be a good guy until he was possessed by a cursed helm.
(03:49:39) Kauwela sips her drink "Perhaps you would enjoy a dance, something to make this trip worthwhile, no?"
(03:50:06) Elady says: His girlfriend Mellas claims Jacula was cured when she removed and destroyed his helm but I know he has attacked others since he was " cured"
(03:52:22) Mogweh looks at kau putting his hand on her arm chuckles,'I think if you start gyrating that beautiful body the state I'm in, you'll send me back to the death Realm'
(03:52:51) Kauwela giggles "How's that?"
(03:53:55) Mogweh turns to Elady,'I've spoken with Mellas. She's...not been too much help, in fact she wouldn't identify Jacula. I feel that she loves him very much.'
(03:54:52) Elady looks to Mogweh and nods " Yes I'm afraid her love for Jacula blinds her to his true nature. She is a very protective person of her friends."
(03:56:13) Mogweh turns back to Kau, 'I had my throat slit and was left for dead, I crawled through the land of the dead only to reappear in Ojaveda, the accursed city of my birth, from where I had to stagger to Hydlaa only to find out I had caught some mysterious sickness from a blind dwarf which halted the normal healing one gets from the DR
(03:56:33) Kauwela says: Wow...
(03:56:52) Kauwela sips her drink "But what does that have to do with me entertaining you?"
(03:57:20) Elady gets a concerned look on her face at the mention of the sickness.
(03:57:54) Mogweh grins weakly
(03:59:33) Mogweh truns to Elady,'I've had a supposed cure from a blue mage called Alirukell so I'm nor contagious, just still not on top form.', glancing to Kauwela as he finishes.
(04:00:31) Kauwela finishes her drink "It was nice meeting you Mogweh, I hope we see each other again when you are in better shape."
(04:00:47) >Kauwela Marsuina stands up.
(04:01:07) Kauwela says: Have a nice evening.
(04:03:33) Mogweh says,'do you know Mellas well, Elady?'
(04:04:02) Elady looks to Mogweh " So you had a run in with Jacula. I've had a couple of those myself, luckily I escaped with my life each time."
(04:04:28) Elady says: I know Mellas, I can't say I know her well.
(04:05:24) Mogweh looks surprised for a moment and then he begins to smile,'And I thought I was the only one in the Ylikum who had troubles or rather had dealing with this Jacula'
(04:07:24) Elady smiles at Mogweh " Not at all. Kauwela was thron from the tower out side here and was badly injured by Jacula. At a picnic I was hosting Jacula almost cut off my arm at the shoulder with his axe. He has killed a few other peopel in Hydlaa.
(04:08:41) Mogweh leans forward slightly agitated,'why hasn't anyone done anything about him?'
(04:10:33) Elady shrugs " The guards can barely be bothered to get off their butts and do a regular patrol, much less track down someone as dangerous as Jacula. Mellas does everything she can to protect him, but only because she doesn't see how truly evil he is. Most other people can't be bothered unless Jacula's action directly affect them."
(04:14:58) Mogweh replies,'I spoke with her today, at length. I tried to convince her I wanted to help Jacula. As I sensed she would flee if I said otherwise. She did flee in the end and didn't give up his name'
(04:16:43) Elady says: Mellas has been very secretive lately. I heard from a mutual friend that she had been attacked but when I asked Mellas about her injuries she wouldn't tell me how she got them.
(04:18:37) Mogweh looks up guiltily,'you're right her left arm and waste were bandaged up. In my own selfish pursuit for justice I didn't bother to ask her about those.'
(04:20:00) Elady says: The way I heard it Mellas was attacked by someone called Yayl. I have heard that name before associated with unlawful activities.
(04:21:12) Mogweh asks,'I've met her. The first night I met Sillamon. The very night I said I'd help him with his sickness'
(04:21:40) Elady says: Mellas or Vayl?
(04:22:36) Mogweh says: Vayl, I met her in the Tavern with Sillamon when I left. They seemed to know each other.
(04:23:21) Mogweh says: I was actually looking for Mellas with regard to Sillamon that's how I was attacked, looking for her.
(04:23:34) Elady says: As far as I know I have never had the pleasure of meeting Vayl. From what I know I'm not sure I would like meeting her.
(04:24:46) Mogweh says: So, Jacula, what was he before he turned into this monster. What am I dealing with Elady?
(04:25:45) Elady shrugs " I didn't really know Jacula before he started attacking people. All I know is all his friends though it was impossible that Jacula would start attacking people for no reason...."
(04:26:34) Elady says: The first I really knew of Jacula was when he attacked Mordaan out at the magic fair at the Explorers outpost. I helped subdue Jacula and as a result he marked me for death."
(04:27:30) Mogweh says: obviously he never succeeded
(04:28:20) Elady says: True. The closest he came was when he hit me in the shoulder with his axe at the community picnic a few days after the Magic fair.
(04:31:58) Mogweh says: I wonder, would killing him cure him or would he return mad as ever?
(04:33:07) Elady shakes her head sadly. " During this so called crazy phase he was sent to the death realm a few times. Heck one time he was asking to be sent to the death realm. I think his madness runs very deep based on how much time he spends in the sewers.
(04:35:07) Mogweh says: what's your opinion what do you think should be done with him?
(04:36:35) Elady says: Personally I think Jacula should be tossed into the crystal and be done with him.
Mordaan enters the Stonehead and everybody greets...
(04:38:58) Elady says: I was just telling my new friend Mogweh here about Jacula and how he attacked you at the outpost.
(04:39:18) Mordaan says: Ah yes, have you heard anything further about Jacula?
(04:39:58) Elady says: It sounds like Jacula has thrown Kauwela off the tower here and he sent Mogweh to the death realm recently.
(04:41:55) Mogweh says: Mordaan did you know Jacula before his turn to.. evil?
(04:42:26) Mordaan says: I had seen him around...probably the first time was a tournament the week before the fair.
(04:42:37) Mordaan says: But that was the first I really met him.
(04:43:47) Mordaan says: Troubled fellow.
(04:44:23) Mogweh says: yes, I was just asking Elady what she thought should be done with him. What do you think?
(04:45:54) Mordaan says: Hmm, hard to say. You'd need someone very powerful in magic to separate him from his demons.
Mogweh left the tavern and as he walked back to Hydlaa he tried to put the pieces together: So, Jacula had been perverted by some cursed helm, and had gone on a murderous rampage attacking Kauwela, Elady and Mordean. Only the good and pure Mellas had defended him: out of misplaced love or was there still a small part of good left to the man. Why had Vayl attacked her? Could Jacula be saved or should he be tossed into the crystal as Elady suggested.
After a time he shrugged and smiled to himself, he'd played his part well. What did he care if Jacula lived or died, he played the 'Great Game' and had a job to do: Mellas, it was all about Mellas. She was the asset and nothing else mattered.
[Little bit of a hint to Mogweh's own character and motivation for being there. I couldn't believe it when Kauwela turned up, in fact I had to check this thread as it seemed so unlikely. The only thing that shocked me more was my next meeting with Jacula]
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[Wow, this is a excellent twist, one I didn't account for which makes it even better \\o//. I really think Mogweh is a snake in the grass, and I'm looking forward to see how this develops. Mogweh,Elady, Kau and Mordaan is the same place? *Jacula rubs his eyes* Maybe Jacula will reap the punishment for his crimes at last? :devil: furthermore i can't say I agree with advertising in this thread,
"Anyone reading this [...] singles night at the Red Crystal Den on Saturday 14th see here (http://www.hydlaaplaza.com/smf/index.php?topic=36173.15)." though since it's for a good cause I'll let it slide just this once :lol:]
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[Wow, this is a excellent twist, one I didn't account for which makes it even better Clap. I really think Mogweh is a snake in the grass, and I'm looking forward to see how this develops. Mogweh,Elady, Kau and Mordaan is the same place? *Jacula rubs his eyes* Maybe Jacula will reap the punishment for his crimes at last? Devil furthermore i can't say I agree with advertising in this thread,
"Anyone reading this [...] singles night at the Red Crystal Den on Saturday 14th see here." though since it's for a good cause I'll let it slide just this once LOL]
[Yes I thought it may be helpful for you to know about Mog. Hope Mellas doesn't read it or Mogs in trouble :innocent:
I'll delete the advert after Saturday, just thought it would be good for RP's out there to know esp. after all the work that went in to it. Thanks for understanding.
I'm really enjoying it Jac, it's a brilliant atmosphere you've created.]
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After his previous encounters, Mogweh, still ill decides to get out of Hydlaa for a bit, so he takes on a job at the Bronze gates. Before he leaves he makes his way to the tavern to get some supplies. As he climbs the stairs outside the Red Crystal Den he sees Mellas talking to someone. Taking a chance for more information he runs across the plaza and down into the sewers winding his way over to behind the tavern.
Not wanting to be seen he darts down a side street to get a better vantage point. As he walks along he hears footsteps behind him. Hurrying his pace he tries to evade his pursuer turning down one street after another.
Finally he turns a corner and is confronted by a dark towering figure - clutching an axe - reeking of death - staring at him malevolently: Jacula.
(22:28:11) Mogweh stands transfixed staring at the daemon in front of him
(22:28:38) Jacula watches Mogweh through the darkness under his hood, his ebony eyes glistening as they dig into his.
(22:29:56) Jacula speaks in a muffled hoarse tone of voice 'It was all a dream'
(22:31:43) Mogweh looks from Jacula's hooded eyes to the axe glistening in his hand and says,'Are you going to kill me with that axe - Jacala?'
(22:33:26) Jacula seems unaffected by the fact that his name is mentioned, his eyes jump to the menkis tongue as he scoffs through the muffle 'Careful what you say Menki, or that tongue of yours will need to be removed'
(22:36:43) Jacula takes a step closer 'I say to you further Menki, those who follow the rules will be rewarded' He holds out a large sack of tria as a emptyness fills his eyes 'What will it be?'
(22:38:02) Mogweh says slowly,'I can follow the rules'
(22:41:18) Jacula throws the sack of tria to the ground as he studies Mogwehs reaction 'You where just in the wrong place, at the wrong time' he raises his axe towards Mogwehs face 'You will never talk of this, or I will have that tongue of yours fed to the rats of Hydlaa'
(22:42:53) Mogweh not wanting to give any indication of guile nods obediently.
(22:43:52) Jacula shoots Mogweh a cold glare 'Eyes everywhere menki' before walking away
(22:45:11) >Mogweh Parduu picked up the small sack
(22:47:04) Mogweh walks to the stairs and stands visible shaken holding onto the nearby railing for support. Breathing heavily he looks up at the sky and closes his eyes.
Taking a deep breath to focus, but still confused, he turns the corner and decides to confront Mellas.
(22:50:03) Mogweh calls out ,'Mellas?...I..'
(22:53:50) Mellas turns to where the sound came from, finding Mogweh looking down at her a few steps higher. 'Oh, hey there Mogweh.'
(22:58:17) Mogweh visiblely pale, stares at the beautiful Nolthrir unable to speak.
(23:00:18) Mellas tilts her head slightly to the right, offering him a reassuring look. 'You look a bit ashen, is something bothering you?' she asks, concerned. 'Did you find Alirukell?'
(23:03:25) Mogweh lowers his head and looks at Mellas with a slight menace,'Jacula, I've just seen Jacula. He tried to pay me off with this, he said holding up the small sack before tossing down the stares below.'
(23:06:00) Mellas takes a step back, the tone of the menki worrying her more than she could tell. Her gaze follows the sack falling down the stairs. 'What's that?' she asks softly.
(23:08:42) Mogweh looks from the Nolthrir and walks over to wall. Stopping he leans against it saying,'money, to keep my silence I guess. I tried to reason with him but his eyes - they were - empty'
(23:11:21) Mellas shivers. With a pit in her stomach she turns to look over the wall as well. Anything but Mogweh's face. 'To keep your silence about what?' The question hangs in the air, and she fears that she already knows the answer to it.
(23:12:25) Mellas shrugs, looking down into the small garden before them again.
(23:15:50) Mogweh replies sarcastically,'You know, I actually didn't ask, but then when I saw Jacula, and he held an axe to my head and told me that if I followed the rules I'd be spared. I really didn't feel inclined to discuss it.'
(23:19:43) Mellas makes a face, placing her elbows on top of the wall to lean on it. 'So you have no idea why he did that?' she sighs. 'You don't seem to have much luck lately.'
(23:24:03) Mogweh glances at Mellas and immediately regrets how he spoke,'look, I'm sorry, he just shook me up that's all....And..there's more. After I spoke with you yesterday, I talked with others who have given a pretty poor account of this Jacula. I've tried to keep a simpathetic mind but he really doesn't sound like good news..'
(23:27:12) Mellas lowers her head to hide a flash of anger that crosses her face. 'You don't know him,' she hisses, before turning back to regular voice. She coughs. 'Whom have you been speaking to, if I may ask?'
(23:30:09) Mogweh turns and holds out his arm to touch Mellas on the shoulder looking at her with concern,'No I don't know him and all I have is a pretty one-sided account of the man.'
(23:32:09) Mellas is calmed by Mogweh's words and nods with understanding. 'I'm sorry. Life hasn't been treating him too kindly, yet inside of him is a kinder heart than you'd find in most people,' she says, smiling softly at various memories.
(23:35:46) Mogweh speaks softly,'Tell me about him. What's happened to him - the eyes I saw just now in the ally back there, and the viscious smile of the man who slashed through my throat were not like anything you describe.'
(23:43:50) Mellas takes a deep breath, exhaling slowly while she thinks over Mogweh's question. 'He never had any parents to start with, living his young life on the streets on the streets of Hydlaa.' Saddened, she turns around to rest her backside against the wall and crosses her arms. ''Perlan found him, and brought him to his guild. A home. He has grown there into the amazing man he is now. And yet...' she bites her bottomlip before continuing: 'He seems to have gotten his hands on certain dark artifacts, controlling him. I thought we got rid of this evil, but it feels like its claws are still strangling him.'
(00:03:15) Mogweh turns to smile at Deedro relieved that something has broken the tension between he and Mellas.
(00:05:09) Mellas unconsciously holds Deedro a bit closer. 'It's okay,' she mumbles, not sure whether she is talking to herself or Mogweh.
Some protesters beging shouting and the stairs form the Tavern to the Red Crystal Den begin to fill..
(00:06:20) Mogweh looks up annoyed and says,'it's crazy out here this afternoon shall we go somewhere quieter?
(00:07:11) Deedro plays with Mellas' ears.
(00:08:21) Mellas's ears twitch with annoyance at the shouts and she nods to Mogweh, before looking down at Deedro. 'Will you head to the tavern and get yourself a nice sack of water from Allelia?' she asks, offering the kid a golden circle.
(00:09:00) Deedro shakes his head.
(00:09:19) Deedro says: I wan't ta ve wit you.
(00:09:52) Mellas gives Mogweh a questioning look. 'Is it okay if Deedro joins us?'
(00:10:04) Deedro sucks on his thumb.
(00:12:26) Mogweh smiles at the infant and nods in agreement,'Where shall we go, I know this is hard for you.'
(00:14:26) Deedro plays with Mellas' ears, still wondering of what is going on...
(00:14:54) Mellas shifts Deedro to a more comfortable spot in her arms and turns to Mogweh. 'I'm sure you know a nice place.'
(00:15:43) Deedro looks at Mogweh "Furry..hurry!"
(00:16:15) Mogweh replies,'of course, follow me..'
(00:16:56) Mellas tickles Deedro when he plays with her ears, her mood brightened by the infant's presence. She turns and follows Mogweh with a smile on her face.
(00:18:35) Mogweh turns to Mellas and says,'scared of heights?'
(00:19:11) Mellas chuckles, recognizing the area. 'Me? Surely you know I love heights,' she grins. 'How about you Deedro?'
(00:19:28) Deedro nods "Heights pretty"
(00:19:47) Mogweh smiles,'okay careful how we go.'
Mogweh leads the two up a hidden mountain path out to a spot that overlooks the city.
(00:22:19) Mogweh sighs,'I love it up here. it's a good place to gather your thoughts in the peace that is offers'
(00:22:26) Deedro looks at the scenery,clinging on to Mellas "Wow."
(00:22:34) >Mogweh Parduu takes a seat.
(00:23:34) Mellas smiles, keeping a solid hold on Deedro. 'Aye, beautiful isn't it? Very relaxing.' She smiles at Mogweh. 'You know your places well.'
(00:24:41) Mellas carefully goes through her knees to take a seat on the lush grass.
(00:24:46) >Deedro Eref takes a seat.
(00:24:47) >Mellas Fenixxes takes a seat.
(00:24:56) Deedro tickles Mellas, doing rather well from watching her actions...
(00:25:21) Mogweh smiles,'Now miss Fanixxes, why don't you tell me the full story, and tell me what we are going to do with Jacula, because you have to acknowledge that things are beginning to get very serious.'
(00:27:31) Mellas squirms and bursts out laughing, quickly taking a hold of Deedro's small hand. 'Careful there!' she chuckles. 'We can't have us rolling around on this mountain edge.'
(00:27:56) Deedro nods and frowns at Mogweh.
(00:28:25) Mogweh smiles, pleasure lights up his face as he watches them play.
(00:29:50) Mellas's face falls at Mogweh's words the confrontation with his honest words reminding her of the current situation. 'I - I don't feel entitled to tell his story, since I don't know all too much,' she thinks back. 'He carries many symbols on his red skin, each of them telling a special story.'
(00:31:04) Mellas smiles softly. 'All I can say is that he's a very special person. Very devoted and strong, if he wishes to reach a goal, I can assure you he will.'
(00:31:21) Deedro says: Wow. If i had a daddy i would want one to be just like him!
(00:31:39) Mogweh leans forward fascinated by Mellas' words, relieved that finally the events that lead to his death were beginning to unfold...
(00:32:22) Deedro cries remembering that he has no parents.
(00:33:01) Mellas smiles warmly at Deedro, giving him a soft kiss on the forehead. 'He would be a fantastic father, I'm sure. But don't forget, it's always better to have no parents, than to have bad parents.'
(00:33:41) Mogweh calls to Deedro,'hey there don't cry. Do you like magic?' and with a flick of his wrist a gold coin appears in his hand and begins to dance accross the back of his knuckles.
(00:33:59) Deedro looks at the gold "Gold bad."
(00:34:08) Deedro says: Gold cause gweed.
(00:35:59) Mellas watches Mogweh's trick with fascination. 'How did you do that?!' she exclaims, cradling Deedro softly. 'You must have swift hands to be able to deceive our eyes like this. It's a beautiful sight.'
(00:36:40) Mogweh gives another flick and the coin dissapears.
(00:37:07) Deedro looks at Mogweh "He want's ta huwt Jacuwa."
(00:38:24) Mellas shushes Deedro, carefully placing a finger on his lips. 'Uh oh, don't say such things.' Yet she looks up questioningly at Mogweh, searching for an answer.
(00:41:36) Mogweh replies,'I don't want to hurt him. I want to help him like I said yesterday.'
(00:59:14) Mellas's eyes travel back and forth from Mogweh to Deedro before she sighs. 'Jacula can use all the help he can get. Was he, really the one who killed you?' she asks in a low tone, not sure she wants to hear the answer.
(01:02:39) Mogweh looks at her incredulously for a second then sencing that finally she had become convinced he answered,' Yes, it was him. As I said yesterday, at first I hated him for what he did to me. Can you blame me? But as I came back from Dakkru's embrace I started to see just how tragic his life must have been. He is truely a desparate man.''
(01:09:52) Mellas gently strokes Deedro's hair again, the action giving her a certain kind of inner peace. 'I cannot blame you, you are right about that,' she starts..' Yet, this man means everything to me, can you blame me not wanting any harm to come to him? No matter what, I can't let that happen.'
(01:12:45) Mogweh leans forward looking Mellas in the face,'No harm will come from me. But others are beginning to talk. Yesterday after I left you I went to Gug. and talked to three people there who had been attacked by Jacula. The Octarchy is slow but some day they will get word of this and then he will have an angry mob hunting him down and that can lead to only one conclusion.'
(01:13:44) Mogweh continues,'no one will listen to you then Mellas. He'll be thrown into the crystal or worse'
(01:17:58) Mellas evades Mogweh's look, his words hitting her like a Tloke's sting. She releases Deedro, setting him on the floor before she stands up, a pained look on her face. 'I won't let the octarchy have him! And even if they do, I swear I won't let them get him alone.' Turning her hands into fists, she shakes with a mixture of fear and anger.
Disaster strikes and things nearly reach a fatal conclusion
(01:18:03) >Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
(01:18:05) >Deedro Eref stands up.
(01:18:45) Deedro begins to roll down the mountain side when she sets him down.
(01:19:06) Deedro hangs onto a stick.
(01:19:17) Deedro shouts: Help Mellwee!
(01:19:19) >Mogweh Parduu stands up.
(01:19:43) Deedro shouts: I'm scared!
(01:19:52) Mellas runs after the kid, sliding down the mountain on her leather boots. 'Uh oh, I got you!' she shouts. 'Don't be scared!'
(01:20:23) Deedro says: Don't let anyone huwt Jacuwa.
(01:20:32) Deedro quickly climbs into her arms.
(01:22:25) Mellas whispers sweet little nothings into Deedro's ear before she looks up at Mogweh, holding out her hand. 'Please, could you help us up?'
(01:23:21) Mogweh climbs down the mountain side, leaning over to the two he offers them his hand.
(01:25:08) Mellas reaches up to take Mogweh's paw in a firm grip. Her azure fingers a strong contrast against his brown fur. 'Thank you,' she says quietly, the guilt of her earlier actions washing over her. 'I'm sorry.'
(01:25:53) Mogweh replies,'lets just get you two up the mountain safely. Come on Deedro, up we go.'
(01:27:27) Deedro wakes up "Mellwee? I'm hungwy."
(01:27:43) Mogweh sits between Deedro and the edge of the mountain keeping a friendly but watchful eye on him.
(01:29:29) Mellas and Deedro are pulled back up the mountain by Mogweh. An expression of intense relief and gratefullness washing over her face. She hugs Deedro tightly, small tears beginning to form in her eyes. 'I'm so sorry,' she whispers. 'I can't stand the idea of... of...'
(01:30:21) Deedro remembers some bread in his pack, and eats some...
(01:30:32) Deedro .. with the few teeth he has.
(01:31:30) Deedro hugs Mellas tightly.
(01:32:03) Mogweh looks at Mellas with pity and says,'Then now is the time to act. I can't force myself into your confidence but I want you to know that I will do what ever I can to help you and Jacula..'
(01:33:31) Deedro wipes the tears away.
(01:37:46) Mellas smiles weakly at Deedro's kind gesture, before nodding her agreement with Mogweh. 'All right, all right. Thank you, I - I honestly don't know what to do.' She sniffs lightly before continuing. '[Last time I saw him he was well, the wound on his head was cured. We were exploring East-Hydlaa together...'
(01:38:31) Mogweh listens intently..
(01:44:40) Mellas searches her backpack for something edible. 'You see, the time before acted delusional. Like something was haunting him, hurting him. He appeared to be so frightened..' she says sadly. Slowly she takes out a small sack and offers it's contents to Deedro: a sweet cinnamon apple slice. 'Here, have something yummy as an apology.'
(01:45:25) Deedro says: Thanks Mellwee!
(01:45:33) Deedro chews at the apple.
(01:47:27) Mogweh replies,'The time before with the cursed helmet that I was told about?'
(01:48:35) Mellas , not entirely assured with Mogweh's intentions, shakes her head. 'Nay, this was only to recent, and it worries me.'
(01:51:06) Deedro looks at Mogweh "Here kitty!"
(01:51:28) Mogweh looks at Mellas clearly confused,'I'm sorry Mellas, I'm just not following you'
(01:54:09) Deedro looks at Mogweh"Here kitty!"
(01:55:00) Mellas leans back on her arms, watching Deedro chew on the apple slices. 'My apologies, I must've been babbling again,' she chuckles a bit, but the seriousness catches up with her quickly. 'About a week ago, my beloved was standing on top of the tavern, screaming in terror.'
(01:56:06) Mogweh looks at Deedro with an amused smile as he listens to Mellas, content that she seems to have gathered her thought into some sort of order and finally he would be able to make some sence of the situation.
(01:56:45) Deedro takes out a fish and throws it at Mogweh and makes a trail of them leading to him..
(01:57:18) Deedro waits for Mogweh to take the bait.
(01:57:31) Mellas swallows audibly. 'Recognizing his voice, I stormed up the stairs, together with a few others who wished to find out what was going on. Arriving at the scene, we saw Jacula, just as well as he saw us.'
(01:58:17) Mogweh curls his tail around and gently tickles Deedro foot.
(01:58:52) Deedro giggles and tries to grab Mogweh's tail.
(02:00:20) Mogweh flips the end of his tail just out of Deedro reach, pretending himself not to notice the boys attempt to make a grab at it..
(02:01:19) Mellas looks over the city, the night cloaking hydlaa in cold darkness. 'I ran towards him, wishing to hold him, to reassure him everything was going to be just fine. But instead, he roared and crawled backwards to the ledge,' she continues, unconsciously glancing down the mountain. 'Before we knew it he slipped... and fell...'
(02:03:06) Mogweh looks on transfixed at the telling of Mellas' story..
(02:05:44) Mellas winces slightly at the memory. 'We rushed downstairs, to find him lying on the cold stone floor, the wound on his head was bleeding heavily,' she speaks quietly, looking at her hands. 'I tried to heal him best I could, stopping the the blood from flowing through his silver hair.'
(02:07:52) Mogweh makes a tiny involuntary grab to his glyph sack as she talks of the terrible wound.
(02:08:43) Mellas closes her eyes, the memory all too fresh. 'A small crowd had formed around us, offering their services, except for one. One seemed to install fear...' she pauses before whispering. 'His name is Shangshi.'
(02:10:44) Mogweh asks,'What was he saying?'
(02:11:51) Mellas strokes Deedro's cheek gently. 'Jacula whispered something to me..' she says. 'something about: "Don't let him... don't.." I still don't understand what my love was trying to tell me. Shangshi has never shown me any strange behaviour.'
(02:15:24) Mellas says: Logically, I sent Shangshi away. We had a confrontation later, where it seemed that the dermorian was just as confused as we were.' She frowns. 'However, after he left I cleaned and bandaged the wound. He was taken up to one of the tavern rooms then. To rest, to sleep.'
(02:17:16) Mogweh replies carefully,'Could it have been posible that Jacula was not refering to Shangshi but to perhaps an unseen foe?
(02:18:56) Mellas cuddles Deedro a little as she listens to Mogweh's question. 'You have a very good point, but Jacula did mention Shangshi's name to me. I trust what he tells me, no matter how hard to believe.'
(02:22:16) Mellas gives Deedro a small peck on the nose. 'Isn't it bedtime for you, actually?' she chuckles. 'Staying up late you little sneak?'
(02:22:33) Deedro nods "Yea!"
(02:23:10) Mogweh yawns and nods saying ,'Yes, it's time this Menki got his beauty sleep'
(02:23:59) Mellas laughs, lifting the child with her as she stands back up on her two feet. 'Aye, our beds are waiting for us.'
They agree to meet again soon, where they can discuss Jacula further. A secret smile flickers briefly across Mogweh's face.
Walking away he thinks, 'Perhaps I should talk to this Shangshi'
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(03:31:12) Kauwela says: I'm not sure if I'll be...welcome there though...
(03:32:27) Mogweh raises and eyebrow and says,'Why on Yliakum not?'
(03:32:42) Kauwela says: Well...I was kicked out of the Den once...
From http://www.hydlaaplaza.com/smf/index.php?topic=35262.msg405733#msg405733 :
Running immoral businesses such as gambling, begging, underhand trading and others.
Prostitution included. I don't think the Octarchy would like that. ;)
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(04:20:00) Elady says: The way I heard it Mellas was attacked by someone called Vayl. I have heard that name before associated with unlawful activities.
(04:23:34) Elady says: As far as I know I have never had the pleasure of meeting Vayl. From what I know I'm not sure I would like meeting her.
[She's really quite nice once you get to know her. :innocent:
None the less! Great roleplay, it was an interesting read.]
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[She's really quite nice once you get to know her. :innocent: ]
Hahahahahahahahahhahahaha.
Good jokes.
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["Stranger" in the following logs did not want his or hers characters name mentioned :) I'm back in the event with Ardeth, a particularly nasty character of mine ;D, enjoy!]
Ardeth leaned back into his favorite chair, quenching the thirst that comes with robbing those traveling close to the camp with a tall beer. He had been out of proper work for some time, the robbery golden years was over 'Thank's to'tha cursed Octarchy' he murmured to himself. Another traveler approached, and for Ardeth this was to be just another day at work. Or so he thought..
(16:55:46) A stranger skulks into camp banish, the looks around many familiar faces before clearing his throat "I am looking for a man with vast experience, never hesitant nor reckless"
(16:58:36) Ardeth keeps his distance, after watching the stranger for a few minutes he approaches 'If thar's tria to be had, I am tha man ye seek' he looks the stranger up and down, evaluating if he would be worth the effort of cutting him down and emptying his purse.
(17:00:23) The stranger covers his nose due to Ardeth's foul smell 'There is a Ynwwn who needs to be brought into the sewers. A handsome sum of tria will be yours if you bring him there.' he dangles a heavy sack of tria in front of Ardeth 'What say you?'
(17:00:26) Ardeth jeers at the stranger 'Very well masked'one, tell me more of this'ere Ynnwn.' he licks his mouth as he watches the sack of tria dangle before his eyes 'Also, may I bring me crew to watch me back? they'ere bored and been sharpening their blades for too long they'ave" he grins widely and burps.
(17:00:30) The stranger attempts to hide his disgust against Ardeth "There is already two men on the job, one goes by the name of Shangshi, the other by the name of Rigwyn. Yet their progress has been that of a disappointment so far." he frowns as Ardeth burps suddenly slapping him across the face with one of his gloves "You disgust me, watch your manners in the presence of a keeper of truth"
(17:00:32) Ardeth growls as he is slapped, he grabs the handle of a meat cleaver chopped into the roasting pig beside them. Yet his anger fades due to the strangers last words. Realizing who he is he bows 'My apologies sire, I should find this'ere Shangshi and Rigwyn then, should I not?' he covers another burp as he lets go of the cleaver.
(17:00:34) The stranger sighs as he puts a hand on Ardeth's shoulder 'There is more for you to know, lets have a seat and let me enlighten you' the stranger gestures towards a row of chairs nearby.
The stranger tells Ardeth about what has transpired so far, he listens intently as he is promised great compensation for a job well done.
(17:00:36) Ardeth grins wickedly 'So theoretically if i be the only one left standing, thar'be trice the tria for me? you hear that boyos?' he shouts to the rogues standing nearby, a gritted laughter slowly rising from the camp.
(17:00:51) The stranger places a jar on the table in front of them, a thin piece of skin floating in the brown liquid within 'This is everything you need to know, mind you that the skin will crumble after a minute in fresh air..' he stands up placing a small sack of tria next to the jar 'A taste for what is to come' he whispers before departing quietly.
Ardeth quickly pockets the sack of tria with his thick greedy fingers. He holds the jar into the sunlight, watching the skin float around within it. He carefully unscrews the top, only to find everything he needs to know as the stranger said. He exchanges words with his colleagues before walking down the dusty path towards Hydlaa, searching for Rigwyn and Shangshi.
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"Stranger" in the following logs did not want his or hers name mentioned :)
(16:55:46) A stranger skulks into camp banish, the looks around many familiar faces before clearing his throat "I am looking for a man with vast experience, never hesitant nor reckless"
Failure to anonymize.
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"Stranger" in the following logs did not want his or hers name mentioned :)
(16:55:46) A stranger skulks into camp banish, the looks around many familiar faces before clearing his throat "I am looking for a man with vast experience, never hesitant nor reckless"
Failure to anonymize.
[As in he or she OOC ;) corrected, thank you Timmothy]
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"Taken"
[WARNING: This post contains graphic material that might be disturbing to read - if you are easily offended, please skip this post, thank you.]
[The teal text was written by Cavi whilst the red text was written by me, a cooperative effort in other words, thank you Cavi :). Thanks for a entertaining rp to Rigwyn and Shangshi as well :thumbup:]
Ardeth had searched for Rigwyn and Shangshi for what to him seemed like a eternity, hydlaa was empty this crisp morning. The plazaa held little promise of any clues about their whereabouts, and so it was that Ardeth started the long walk to Ojedeva. His old partner Kiastol could surely help him find these two. Wherever they lurked. Ardeth was in a good mood, the flask of fortified wine hidden in his pack had given merriment to the otherwise deplorable road. As he reached the outskirts of camp banish a Diaboli with his sword drawn blocked his path..
(11:54:17) Rigwyn says: If you want to pass there's a toll.
(11:55:24) Ardeth looks up at Rigwyn and smirks 'Easy'there big fella.. I'aint looking for no trouble' he lets his right hand wander to his belt, fidgeting the handle of one of his many knifes.
(11:56:21) Rigwyn steps forward with a his blade pointed at Ardeth's face "Ah a ah ! easy ... away from the dagger. I take circles only"
(11:58:06) Ardeth takes a step back as a precaution, putting his hands over his head 'I a'vent seen you a'round the camp boyo, so i'guess you're a freelancer' he spits the ground as he jeers 'I got's nothing on me, except this'ere jar..'
(11:59:36) Ardeth slowly takes a jar out of his pack, holding it up into the azure sun. He watches the skin float inside as he smirks at Rigwyn 'Migh't be tasty'
(11:59:44) Rigwyn looks at the jar and then glares at Ardeth "What this ? jooniper freaking jam your mother made ? i take circles only 4 to pass with a bruise and a scrape, 8 to pass unscathed"
(11:59:54) Rigwyn looks again as its held up.
(12:00:32) Rigwyn sheathes his swords and reaches out for the jar with a smirk "Who sent ya ? "
(12:01:44) Ardeth burps, as he jeers at Rigwyn 'A masked'one came by'tha camp yesterday, told me to find this'ere Rigwyn and Shangshi, What's it to you fella?'
(12:02:49) Ardeth is still insecure about Rigwyns intentions, he narrows his eyes watching his reaction.
(12:03:50) Rigwyn says: Who are you ?
(12:05:44) Ardeth bows and grins 'Where'are me manners? Ardeth is me name, Ardeth angstrom. Rogue extraordinaire' he looks Rigwyn up and down 'And who might you be.. Big fella?'
(12:06:36) Rigwyn says: Rigwyn, the one your looking for. So what is it you wanted to tell me ?
(12:08:43) Ardeth grins widely 'What'a pleasant coincidence, I was sent to help transport this'ere "Jacula", masked'one said he wasn't pleased with ye progress so far' he looks over his shoulder weary of onlookers 'So, what's tha'plan?'
(12:10:41) Rigwyn says: Need to find him first. Seems he's been laying low. That or we just haven't crossed paths.
(12:11:19) Rigwyn says: I take it you were in the plaza given your direction. Any sign of him there ?
(12:13:00) Ardeth bends over and scratches his shin as he seems to ponder 'And this'ere Shangshi, where might i'find him?' he kicks the ground and continues 'I'm not sure how'he looks like i'm not, I saw this big'fella with tattoos on'is face, would'that be him?'
(12:15:03) Rigwyn looks at Ardeth carefully - still somewhat suspicious "Yeah, that might be him, though I don't usually go about tell people what others look like. Rather introduce you in person"
(12:17:49) Ardeth stretches out, still insecure about Rigwyn 'I'seek tha truth, and I wish to'be more than one misguided' he watches Rigwyns reaction carefully 'Let'me know when s'going down.. And i'll be there to help'
(12:22:07) Rigwyn nods, "Given what you've said I suppose you can be trusted. I suspect Shangshi may be in Hydlaa as usual but I really don't know. Suppose the two of us could take down this Jacula. "
(12:22:31) Rigwyn says: "Have you searched Hydlaa thoroughly ?"
(12:24:25) Ardeth grins and points down the dusty road 'Not yet, we should get'to it I reckon' he fidgets the handle of his knife once gain 'Me blades haven't been'fed fo'ages'
(12:25:50) Rigwyn looks at the blade and scratches his head .. "Need em alive. I got a pair of hammers if ya want one.."
(12:26:41) Ardeth chuckles 'fair enough, les'go' he gestures for Rigwyn to lead the way.
The two arrive at the plazaa after a long walk, the city as a whole is quiet, seemingly deserted.
(12:32:51) Ardeth looks around the seemingly empty plazaa 'where'to?'
(12:33:34) Rigwyn says: I don't know ... try Kada El's perhaps ?
(12:33:43) Ardeth scratches the back of his head 'I'saw hi's mug heading there'
Jacula sat on the steep steps leading to the tavern with a gloom face, deprived from his beloved Mellas due to necessity. He slouched forward as he pondered his situation, unaware of the noises of the awakening city. He had been failed by instincts, not knowing whether to trust his intuition or not. He ran his fingers through his hair, a rotten feeling suddenly came over him 'Ignore it, it's all in your head' he convinced himself, yet his instincts had not failed him this time..
(12:34:27) Rigwyn says: Sssh
(12:34:46) Ardeth whispers 'wha'ye say?'
(12:34:59) Rigwyn peeks around the edge of the stairs having notice an armored toe.
(12:35:18) Jacula sits back on the steep steps, seemingly in a world of his own as he sighs deeply.
(12:35:43) Rigwyn whispers "Thats him!"
(12:36:00) Ardeth unsheats a knife as he whispers to Rigwyn 'Let's get'him then'
(12:36:12) Rigwyn pulls out a battle hammer slowly
(12:36:40) Rigwyn nods "On three"
(12:36:43) Rigwyn says: "One"
(12:36:50) Jacula notices what sounds like whispers nearby 'just the wind.. Your mind is playing tricks on you again' he reminds himself as he shakes his head.
(12:37:03) Rigwyn says: "Two"
(12:37:03) Ardeth says: "Three!"
(12:37:32) Rigwyn dashes up the steps and behind Jacula raising his hammer high.
(12:37:39) Ardeth aims a kick towards Jaculas face as he slips around the corner
(12:38:35) Jacula tries to get to his feet swiftly, the kick connects as his head bounces back against the steps. He gasps looking up at Rigwyn with his hammer raised.
(12:39:08) Rigwyn's eyes widen and he begins to swing the hammer downward aiming it at Jacula's head.
(12:40:06) Jacula groans as the hammer slams down on his head, breaking his helmet with a crack, rendering his body lifeless
(12:40:45) Rigwyn says: "Shooot ! I hope I didn't kill em"
(12:40:50) Ardeth pokes Jacula's thigh with his knife 'Is'he dead?'
(12:41:09) Rigwyn places his fingers on Jacula's neck and feels for a pulse
(12:41:18) Jacula grunts, slowly twisting to his side as Ardeth pokes him.
(12:41:47) Rigwyn raises the hammer again this time not quite as high.
(12:42:21) Ardeth laughs 'He's alive he'is!' he looks around for other people before looking up at Rigwyn 'Lets'get him out of ere'
(12:42:59) Rigwyn looks around and then drops the hammer "ok, take an arm .. If the guards ask, just say he's drunk and passed out"
(12:43:07) Jacula breathes slowly, not posing much of threat.
(12:43:26) Ardeth grabs one of Jacula's arms and gets him to his feet.
(12:43:38) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(12:43:46) Rigwyn reaches down and grabs an arm. He pulls it over his own shoulder.
(12:43:56) Rigwyn says: Got em?
(12:44:02) Jacula grunts as he is pulled to his feet, his eyes remain closed as he struggles to breathe.
(12:44:29) Ardeth pants due to Jacula's weight 'He's one heavy'fella he is!'
(12:46:09) Ardeth points his knife against jacula's ribs as he begins to heave him up the stairs 'Stay calm'now big'fella'
(12:46:20) Rigwyn says: Got him ?
(12:46:34) Ardeth pants 'Aye, he's one heavy'fella! let's move'
(12:46:50) Rigwyn groans and begins to walk.
Ears ringing and head pounding Jacula is dragged down into the sewer by his captors, the once familiar catacombs looked completely different through his blurred sight. He made an effort to count the beams and turns, yet the brief conversation between his captors made no secret of where they where taking him. The temple, they where close..
(12:50:17) Jacula suddenly collapses to the ground, face down into the sewage
(12:50:35) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(12:51:23) Ardeth kicks Jacula to the side of his ribs 'Oi, get up big'fella'
(12:51:27) Rigwyn looks at Ardeth, "Cmon, lets drag em in"
(12:52:03) Ardeth leans in, noticing something in Jacula's belt, he gestures for Rigwyn to do the same 'Oi, lookie here'
(12:52:19) Rigwyn looks closely "What is it ? "
(12:52:39) Jacula me breathes heavily, not moving a inch as they lean in.
(12:53:25) Rigwyn motions to Ardeth to grab his arm "Cmon.. I don't want to be seen around here'
(12:53:35) Ardeth suddenly grabs the horns of Rigwyns helmet as he leans in, trying to knee him in the face 'Trice the tria for me, sorry ol'boyo'
(12:54:28) Rigwyn falls somewhat shocked. He jumps back and draws a sword. "Your gonna pay for that !"
(12:55:09) Ardeth lunges towards Rigwyn, trying to stab his knife into his chest
(12:55:35) Jacula seems to have fallen unconscious, unaware of his surroundings.
(12:56:10) Rigwyn takes a stab to his stomach and swints hard, dropping the swords he grasps a glyph and places his other hand on Ardeth 's shoulder uttering "Weakness"
(12:57:56) Ardeth attempts to twist the blade, he is taken by surprise as Rigwyns spell hits him. He staggers backwards, visibly weakened by the black smog.
(12:59:01) Ardeth coughs blood, he looks up at Rigwyn in rage as he spits 'Tha'ts cheating you'filth' he struggles to stay on his feet as he grows weaker by the second.
(12:59:13) Rigwyn looks down at the stab wound and then back at Ardeth with a grin. He pulls out another sword and prepares to charge him.
(12:59:41) Jacula groans, trying to move from his predicament on the ground but fails.
(13:00:20) Ardeth throws a knife towards Rigwyn as he charges, falling to his knees due to the spell.
(13:00:25) >Ardeth Angstom takes a seat.
(13:01:48) Rigwyn looks down at Ardeth as the knife embeds itself into his left shoulder. He winces and pulls it our with great effort.
(13:02:55) Ardeth looks up at Rigwyn as he pleads 'W-we can'split it we'can! 50-50?'
(13:03:34) Rigwyn shouts "Scum! Never double cross yer own brethren !'
(13:04:09) Jacula slowly rubs his head and opens his eyes, wondering where he is. Remaining flat on the ground.
(13:04:38) Rigwyn swings his sword at Ardeth's leg attempting to cut it.
(13:05:48) Ardeth tries to get to his feet in desperation, he falls back again as his leg is cut, blood spewing from the wound 'Aarrgh, don't do this, i made'a mistake i did!'
(13:07:30) Rigwyn turns towards Jacula and attempts to grab him "Up big boy .. time to pray"
(13:08:05) Shangshi smirks as he sees the crowd gathered and approaches them.
(13:08:06) Jacula breathes heavily, his head pounding from the beating he received. He is dragged to his feet, without saying a word
(13:08:13) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(13:09:16) Rigwyn begins to draw Jacula towards the entrance. He notices Shangshi on the way "Watch out for that snake in the sewage" nodding at Ardeth
(13:09:31) Rigwyn says: "Wanna gimmie a hand with this guy ? "
(13:09:38) Ardeth throws another dagger towards Rigwyn 'Die'ye filth' he shouts, the echo bouncing against the walls
(13:09:55) Shangshi goes and stands over Ardeth "Who is this?"
(13:10:54) Rigwyn falls down letting go of Jacula as the blade sticks into his side.
(13:10:58) >Rigwyn Setson takes a seat.
(13:11:33) Jacula closes his eyes, taking a knee on the ground as he tilts his head towards Rigwyn.
(13:11:42) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(13:11:54) Shangshi draws a saber and quickly slams the point at Ardeht's chest
(13:13:26) Ardeth falls back as the saber burrows deep into his chest, his exposed throat trembling wildly 'Trice the tria for ol'ardeth' he grunts as he slowly closes his eyes.
(13:14:04) Rigwyn calls out "Pull it out eh ?"
(13:14:27) Shangshi tears the sabre our of his chest causing as much damage as he can.
(13:15:07) Jacula seems to have fallen unconscious, due to the trauma caused by Rigwyns hammer.
(13:15:22) Shangshi flicks the blood of his sabre and paces to Rigwyn and Jacula
(13:15:38) Rigwyn attempts to stand as he grits his teeth. He raises his right arm revealing a knife lodged into his ribcage.
(13:16:23) >Rigwyn Setson stands up.
(13:16:31) Shangshi looks down at rigwyn and watches as he rises "Not far to get this guy."
(13:16:49) Ardeth closes his eyes, slitting his own throat to escape the pain, the blood seeps into the cracks of the stone ground below, his eyes transfixed to the ceiling, as if looking beyond it. His body finally fades, and he is sent roaring into the death realm.
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"the blood seeps into the cracks of the stone ground below, his eyes transfixed to the ceiling, as if looking beyond it."
(13:17:02) Rigwyn says: "Take him, I'll get myself fixed up"
(13:17:53) Shangshi swaps blade hand and then leans down and grabs hold of one of Jacula's feet and begins to drag him off.
(13:18:36) Jacula grunts as he is dragged across the filthy ground, his armor causing a loud scraping noise against the stone.
(13:18:42) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(13:19:25) Shangshi turns his head as he continues glaring at Jacula "Such a lot of trouble you've caused me."
(13:19:35) Rigwyn reaches again at his side and manages to grasp the knife . He yanks it out quickly with a shout and then follows behind.
(13:20:54) Jacula murmurs to himself as he is dragged into the temple
(13:21:21) Shangshi continues to drag Jacula to the alter, not pausing at the steps.
(13:22:08) Shangshi dumps Jacula at the base of the altar.
(13:22:23) Jacula remains unconscious, the icy ambiance of the room causing him to shiver. Knowing this is the one predicament he cannot escape..
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[Zatium? ???]
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[Zatium? ???]
[Zatium would be Shangshi disguised, due to a quest mechanics problem. :beta: Sorry for the caused confusion. For the sake of clarity I changed the last two sentences. Hope you are enjoying it so far :) ]
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Jacula watches Mogweh, waiting for him to move. Wondering and planning his fate.
[oh yes, Jacula actually puts the fear of BF into Mogweh. Especially when his fur goes up and he thinks he's being watched...
I can't wait for the next event to unfold]
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[ You know I love your write ups, but im getting the strange feeling the pics may end up so graphic that youll get banned ;D.... :ban:
It was a fun 5 minute RP on my part.
*Looks at his long list of what might actually be going on.* :detective: ]
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[ You know I love your write ups, but im getting the strange feeling the pics may end up so graphic that youll get banned ;D
[I've come to find that people are more inclined to read a text if there is a picture in there, and i assure you they wont be more graphic than they already are. As for further artwork, all of it wont be of a morbid nature. And if that is the case, people reading this thread has been thoroughly warned. Thank you for that input Shangshi :thumbup:]
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[eeek >.<]
[What the hell, a hammer?! xD You guys are crazy! :thumbup: It was a lot of fun to read, excellent RP.
I really enjoyed Ardeth's personality-type, he cracked me up and added a great twist at the end ;D
Poor Jacula though, his future seems to be shrouded in mystery, what will happen next? *worried* ]
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* Rigwyn smirks as he looks at Mellas. With a heavy emphasis on the word "gift" he replies "Heh heh ... Yes, that hammer was a gift from a miniature red haired Laanx priest wanna-be I met a few days prior. Don't think she'll be needin it back any time soon though. * Sigh * If she could only see what it was used for .. heh heh"
[ Thanks Jacula and Ardeth for the awesome RP.. I'm very eager to see how this unfolds. ]
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*Samcat witnessed Jacula being kidnapped and is unsure if he should tell of it to others. Who is this Ynnwn and why was he taken? *shivers*
[I've been meaning to post for a while now so here I go. Truly fantastic Rp \\o// i'm looking forward to see how it develops and i'd love to join in myself :sorcerer:]
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[ @Samcat - I would say do whatever your character would do. If your the red haired dwarf that ran into Rigywn at Kada El's then feel free to look for him again. I'm definitely interested in picking up where we left off. ]
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Rigwyn was standing outside of Kada El's looking in. He was disguised in a flowing with hooded robe and wore a wooden figurine of Xiosia hanging from his neck. In the past few days he had run into Caira and Mellas and worked hard to convince them that he was not this "Rigwyn" - rather he was an innocent soul who looked identical to Rigwyn. It was a horrible burden that he had endured for years and for which he had taken much unjust abuse as a result of being mistaken. Whether or not Caira or Mellas believed him was unclear but he was pretty sure that they had.
A menki approaches the entrance and stops looking at him. Unconcerned Rigwyn continues to peer into the many windows and openings. The Menki approaches hesitantly but Rigwyn ignores him assuming he must be new in town.
(05:31:47) Samcat seems to recognize the figure white hooded robe. He growls slightly and takes a few steps back 'tabei?'
(05:32:26) Rigwyn quirks a brow and then his face straightens "Have we met ? You dont look familiar to me"
(05:33:56) Samcat seems scared as he stutters slowly 'No.. No, i must have been mistaken' before walkign towards the tavern, hoping for saftey in numbers
(05:34:40) Rigwyn follows Samcat in "Well then .. How about a pint then ? "
05:34:48) Rigwyn grins and laughs
(05:35:33) Samcat swallows and glances at Rigwyn, his paws visibly trembleing 'No.. I-i was just leaving' he whimpers before making for the exit
Rigwyn Follows Samcat as they speak, unaware that Caira and Shangshi are nearby.
(05:36:00) Rigwyn looks around puzzled
(05:36:12) Rigwyn says: Hey easy there..
(05:36:13) Caira watches Samcat leave, her wide blue eyes looking to Ellola then Rigwyn.
(05:36:34) Rigwyn says: Was Just offerin ya a drink .. You seem a bit edgy ?
(05:37:56) Shangshi leans on the railing waching Rigwyn and Samcat
(05:38:07) Rigwyn scratches his pants and then follows the Menki
(05:38:16) Caira stiffens as she recognises the white-clad figure, her eyes quickly narrowing. She catches the faint murmur of Samcat's words, her eyebrows raising. "Mornin' Broth-"
Rigwyn sees Samcat hiding around the corner of he building. He tries to lighten up the tension a bit.
(05:38:18) Rigwyn says: Boo !
(05:39:02) Caira frowns, treading out of the doorway and crossing her arms, her gaze flicking between the Menki and the Diaboli.
(05:39:29) Samcat presses himself against the wall, he fidgets his wooden club. He seems startled as Rigwyn walks around the corner 'No!' he growls before running away towards the sewer
(05:40:00) Shangshi looks at Caira as she walks up.
Rigwyn follows Samcat into the sewers but loses sight of him as the go around the corner.
(05:41:19) Samcat sneaks up behing Rigwyn trying to pummel him over the head with his club
(05:41:22) Rigwyn persues Samcat curiously
(05:42:25) Caira gives a sharp intake of breath as she catches a glimpse of Samcat swinging the slub toward Rigwyn's head, her fingers losing their grip on the splintered, slightly damp wood. She curses under her breath, sliding to the bottom of the ladder.
(05:43:35) Rigwyn stubles forward as a wicked pain emenates from his back.
(05:44:04) Samcat shoots Caria a desperate look as she slides down the ladder 'Help, dangerous man!' he shouts pointing to Rigwyn
(05:44:37) Shangshi slips down the ladder landing next to Caira.
(05:45:02) Samcat looks petrified as he hits Rigwyn over the head, his eyes widen as the diaboli turns around.
(05:45:11) Rigwyn turns around shouting "Stop ! Im not the man that you think I am"
(05:45:27) Caira's eyes widen at Samcat's plea. She hesitates, jumping slightly as Shangshi drops down next to her. "Put the club down, Menki! Please."
(05:46:08) Samcat falls to his knees, dropping the club as he cries into his paws 'I'm sorry Tabei' he whimpers 'I'm sorry'
(05:46:11) >Samcat Silka takes a seat.
(05:46:14) Caira gently places her hand on Samcat's shoulder, attempting to reassure him enough for him to relax his grip.
(05:46:17) Caira says: {oopsies. xD}
(05:46:23) >Samcat Silka dropped a Club.
(05:46:35) Rigwyn steps back with his hands extended. "Let me explain"
(05:47:28) Caira quickly kneels to the menki's side, reaching over him to grab the club.
(05:47:43) Rigwyn says: "There is a man. A Diaboli who looks just like me. He commits terrible crimes"
(05:47:45) Samcat looks up at Rigwyn with tearfilled sultry eyes, nodding slightly before he looks down into the ground
(05:48:28) Rigwyn says: "He even dresses like me. When I change garb he somehow coppies me"
(05:48:59) Shangshi fingers the hit of his sabre "You ok Caira?" he asks as he watches Rigwyn.
(05:49:30) Rigwyn looks to Caira "You believe me right maam?"
(05:49:35) Caira gently places the club a little away from the menki, tilting her head to give Shangshi a meek nod. "I'm fine, I think."
(05:49:44) Samcat sniffs and wipes his tears away 'I.. I must have been mistaken' he exclaims, not knowing what else to say.
(05:50:43) Rigwyn kneels down looking at Samcat with a sympathetic expression "Its ok brother. We all make mistakes"
(05:50:45) >Rigwyn Setson takes a seat.
(05:50:51) >Caira Monteverte picked up a Club
(05:50:56) >Caira Monteverte dropped a Club.
(05:51:19) Samcat cowers away from Rigwyn, looking up at Caria with a pleading grimace
(05:51:33) Rigwyn looks to Caira for support
(05:52:16) Caira holds a hand out to Samcat, offering him help up. As she speaks, her gaze doesn't waver from Samcat's. "Give him a little time, brother. He's probably shocked."
(05:52:48) Caira looks to Rigwyn, giving a reassuring smile that doesnt reach her eyes. "Once he's a bit more comfortable, perhaos you can explain."
(05:52:52) Samcat grabs hold of Caria's leg turnign his face into it, tears flowing freely down her leg
(05:53:30) Rigwyn holds the wooden Xiosia-like figurine that hangs from his neck "Im so sorry. I didnt meen to scare you"
(05:54:07) Caira stiffens as she feels hands grab around her leg, her shoulders slumping as she kneels besides him, tucking her arms around his torso. "Shhh, shh! It's fine. You're safe, tabei."
(05:54:08) >Caira Monteverte takes a seat.
(05:55:08) Rigwyn stands up straightening his white flowing robe and then steps back again to offer some distance.
(05:55:12) >Rigwyn Setson stands up.
(05:55:27) Caira rubs Samcat's back gently, murmuring to him in a light voice.
(05:56:19) Samcat seems doubtfull of Rigwyns excuses, he squeezes Caria slightly as she sits down beside him, 'I just wanted to go home.. And i saw two men beating another man, they dragged him up the staris.. and.. and' he is unable to finish the sentence as he cries into Caria's shoulder
(05:56:35) Rigwyn says: Ive lived with this curse for some time now. Constantly being mistaken for some lunatic who commits crimes. Its an unbearable weight that the gods have put on me.
(05:57:41) Samcat glares at Rigwyn as he suddenly hisses 'What gods would allow such a horrible thing to happen?'
(05:58:16) Caira continues to rub Samcat's back, her blue eyes widening further at the new information. She bites her lip, wanting to know more but not knowing whether she's prying. At Samcat's sudden hiss, she loosens her hands around him slightly.
(05:58:17) Shangshi frowns slightly listening to the conversation "If you thought this man was the one you saw, why head to the sewers?" and looks about "Its not the safest of places."
(05:58:59) Caira shivers, giving a firm nod of agreement.
(05:59:26) Rigwyn says: The gods ways are beyond our comprehension. Why do good men fail to come back from the death realm ... and yet some criminals do ? Is that fair ? Does that make sense ?
(05:59:53) Samcat looks up at Shangshi with tearfilled eyes 'He-he was following me' he stutters 'He is a bad man Tabei, he-he must be..'
(06:00:32) Shangshi says: One must have faith in the gods. And trust in what ever they do.
(06:00:55) Shangshi looks to Samcat a slight concerned look on his face "He must be what?"
(06:01:25) Caira studies the cloaked figure over Samcat's shoulder.
(06:02:12) Samcat slowly gets to his feet, supporting himself against the ladder his claws slowly digging into it 'Let's.. Let's just. I was wrong Tabei, let's forget about this' he stutters with a frightful tone in his voice
(06:02:15) >Samcat Silka stands up.
(06:03:15) Shangshi looks from Samcat to Rigwyn, where his eyes linger. He then offers a hand to Caira to help her up.
(06:03:27) Rigwyn steps forward grasping the ladder
(06:03:41) Caira tries to hide her frown, gratefully taking Shanghi's hand and standing.
(06:03:45) >Caira Monteverte stands up.
(06:04:03) Caira brushes the dust from her shorts, her gaze flicking to Samcat.
(06:04:18) Samcat seems petrified as Rigwyn stands face to face with him, he avoids his gaze as he desperatly eyes his club on the ground
(06:05:17) Rigwyn looks at Samcat "I hope your not going to perpetuate these lies about me." His eyes are cold and dark. "I've lived a hard enough life."
(06:07:06) Samcat trembles as Rigwyns cold eyes dig into his, he reaches for his club attempting to smash it against Rigwyns thigh in a attempt to get away from his cold gaze
(06:07:12) >Samcat Silka picked up a Club
(06:07:49) Rigwyn shouts as the club connects. Angrily he attempts to grab Samcat
(06:08:04) Caira goes to grab the club, cursing under her breath as Samcats snatches it from the ground.
(06:09:12) Samcat runs past Rigwyn as he shouts, seeing him trying to grab him in the corner of his eye.
(06:09:51) Caira runs after him.
(06:10:00) Rigwyn runs after Samcat drawing a pair of swords as he runs
(06:11:55) Caira turns around the corner, almost colliding with Samcat.
(06:12:16) Samcat swings his club wildly against Rigwyn and Caria, visibly startled as they turn the corner
(06:12:53) Rigwyn ducks avoiding the club and swings his bade downward at Samcat in a chopping motion
(06:14:14) Shangshi glares at Rigwyn unsheathing his own sword point it at Rigwyn and then Samcat "Both of you....stop!"
(06:14:19) Caira gives a sharp intake of breath at the club clips the top of her head. She stumbles back, her vision clouding slightly.
(06:14:26) Samcat attempts to pivot to the side. He growls in agony as Rigwyns blade cuts through his left ear, leaving a piece of it laying on the cold ground
(06:15:07) Samcat hisses as he makes a run for it, scared to death as Rigwyn closes in
(06:15:31) Rigwyn steps back hearing Shangshi's voice. Breathing heavily he lowers his swords.
(06:15:55) Rigwyn says: "That little bastard ! "
(06:15:59) Caira blinks away the dark spots of her vision.
Samcat runs off and is out of sight. moments later...
(06:16:40) Samcat falls down breaking through one of the boards below, he desperatly tries to get himself loose but fails.
(06:16:40) Shangshi draws his seond blade and steps forward holding the point of a blade up at him. "Acting like this will do nothing to prove your innocence, if that be the case."
(06:17:48) Rigwyn sighs stepping back again and then drops his swords "How could I bring myself to this.. ?
(06:18:07) Shangshi quickly glances at Caira "Are you ok, the club do anything serious to you."
(06:18:13) Samcat groans loudly, his right leg seems to be broken. He is rendered unable to move Squeezing the handle of his club tightly as he hears the echo of approachign steps
(06:18:19) >Rigwyn Setson dropped a Broad Sword.
(06:18:25) >Rigwyn Setson dropped a Steel Falchion.
(06:18:57) Rigwyn says: Sounds like he needs help.
(06:19:29) Caira bobs her head up and down.
(06:19:46) Rigwyn says: Quick, lets help him..
(06:19:59) Caira manages, "Go help him."
(06:20:19) Rigwyn runs down the hall to look for Samcat
Samcat is at the bottom of the stairway in the sewers in between some loose boards.
(06:21:03) Rigwyn says: "Are you ok Menki ? Honestly, I had no intention of harming you"
(06:21:42) Samcat claws the board pinning him down as Rigwyn approaches 'I.. i think me leg is broken' hewhimpers
(06:22:45) Rigwyn kneels down looking at the boards. "Hold the sides, I looks like if i pull up this one board you'll be able to get free"
(06:23:04) >Rigwyn Setson takes a seat.
(06:23:36) Rigwyn pulls hard on one of the boards giving Samcat some more room to manuver "Can you crawl out ?"
(06:24:28) Samcat seems hesitant as Rigwyn leans in 'C-can you show your face? that hood of yours scares me' he cringes
(06:25:09) Rigwyn shakes his head allowing his hood to fall back exposing his Diaboli face and long dreadlocks"
(06:25:21) Samcat gives Shangshi a pleading look as he tries to cower back from Rigwyn
(06:25:26) Rigwyn says: Come on out of there if you can.
(06:25:42) Rigwyn says: Im not the man that you think I am.
(06:26:22) Shangshi smils a little at Samcat "If you can work your self free, Ill help you back up into Hydlaa."
(06:26:41) Samcat smiles weakly as Rigwyn exposes his face, he offers him his hand 'Pull' he says with a low tone of voice
(06:27:08) Rigwyn holds on to one board and offers his right hand.
(06:28:08) Samcat grabs Rigwyns hand, he grits his teeth as he is dragged free. cursing loudly 'My leg.. By Xiosia my leg'
(06:28:19) >Samcat Silka takes a seat.
(06:29:34) Samcat fidgets his left ear, the bleeding seems to have stopped yet the tip is missing, he gives Rigwyn a insecure look
(06:29:42) Rigwyn lets go of the board allowing it to snap back down. Looking at Samcat 's leg he makes a sorrowful expression "I cannot do anything to fix this with what little magic skill I have. We need to get you to the Sanitorium"
(06:30:24) Rigwyn says: As for the tip of your ear, perhaps if we go back and find it a little Life infusion might work.
(06:30:33) Shangshi starts to speak, but smirks instead "Just what i was going to say, do you think with out help you could stand."
(06:31:00) Samcat seems somewhat convinced taht Rigwyn acctually wants to help him 'Thank you Tabei.. I'm so sorry i was wrong.. So very wrong'
(06:31:28) Rigwyn says: "Its ok brother. Things are not always as they appear"
(06:31:47) Rigwyn says: "Now lets get you to a healer eh ?"
(06:32:12) Samcat nods, supporting himself against Rigwyn as he manages to get to his feet
(06:32:16) >Samcat Silka stands up.
(06:32:16) Rigwyn shouts: "Caira, can you heal ? "
(06:32:48) Samcat limps on his right leg, lookign around for something to use as a crutch
(06:33:07) Rigwyn stands offering himself as a support "Lean on me brother. I would carry you if you would let me"
(06:33:15) >Rigwyn Setson stands up.
(06:33:32) Shangshi looks up that ladder, "Ill go see if Caira can help."
(06:33:57) Rigwyn turns noticing Shangshi "Ok, tell her the leg looks broken"
(06:34:30) Samcat nods slightly as tears of gratefulness begin to flow down his furry cheeks as he gestures for Rigwyn to carry him
(06:35:07) Samcat grits his teeth due to the pain in his leg
(06:35:07) Rigwyn places an arm on Samcat;s back and on under his legs attempting to scoop him up.
(06:35:53) Samcat is easily lifted from the ground as Rigwyn picks him up, he burrows his face in his chest as he breathes heavily
(06:36:37) Rigwyn carries Samcat to the ladder and begins to climb without the aide of the rails. The old wooden steps creak and groan. "
Rigwyn then carries Samcat back to where his ear was cut previously.
(06:37:21) Rigwyn proceeds thought the sewer carrying Samcat
(06:37:23) Samcat seems somewhat frightened due to the Creaking ladder, yet he remains calm
(06:37:31) Shangshi scratches the side of the back of his head and nods back the way he came "A menki fell off the ladder just down here, manged to break his leg, if you could have a look at that in a minute."
(06:38:05) Mellas frowns at Shangshi words as she tries to help Caira. A look of hurt flashes through her features and she gets up to offer Caira a hand. 'Very well.'
(06:38:09) >Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
(06:38:11) Samcat groans in agony as he reaches for his leg, resting in Rigwyns arms
(06:38:15) Rigwyn steps forward holding Samcat and notices Mellas. "Can you heal a broken leg Mellas ? '
(06:39:36) Caira reaches out for Mellas's hand, her fingers grasping for thin air. She makes a fustrated noise, her light blue eyes narrowing. "Stop moving it, Melly."
(06:39:37) Mellas waits until Caira had accepted her hand to get up before she turns to look at Rigwyn. 'I can re-connect the bone and muscles, but I cannot assure it'll hold.'
(06:40:22) Samcat looks around the small crowd, burrowing his face in Rigwyns chest once again
(06:40:35) Mellas grasps Caira's hand as she reaches out instead. 'Come on girl.'
(06:40:50) Rigwyn lays Samcat down on the cleanest looking spot he can find.
(06:41:09) >Samcat Silka takes a seat.
(06:41:12) Caira's forehead furrows slightly in dismay as she is levered up, her knees almost buckling beneath her.
(06:41:13) >Caira Monteverte stands up.
(06:41:42) Samcat leans into the wall, clawing his broken leg in sheer frustration.
(06:42:24) Caira murmurs, "Bandages. Can you get banadages?"
(06:42:51) Rigwyn says: "Would it be better to bring him to the Sanitorium to be seen by a more skilled healer ?"
(06:42:53) Caira tries to focus on Mellas, attempting to hide her dis-orientation.
(06:43:12) Mellas ears twitch when she hears a strange noise. 'Is that..' she looks around the corner after she handed Caira some bandages from her backpack. 'Please excuse me!'
(06:44:45) Caira grasps the bandages tightly in one hand, the other curled into a fist.
(06:44:52) Samcat twists and turns in pain, he looks to caria with a sad face 'I'm so sorry tabei..'
(06:45:06) Shangshi watches as Mellas walk down the tunnel "We should get him to the Sanitorium, probably the best place.2
(06:45:53) Rigwyn nods and reaches down to lift Samcat once more "Can someone please get the tip of his ear ? Its around here somewhere"
(06:45:57) Caira shakes her head slowly, blinking the blind spots from the vision again. "He needs some bandages, at leats to keep the leg in place. If it snaps further, he might-" She pauses, trying to think of the word.
(06:46:25) Caira makes a fustrated noise. "He migh-. He might lose it."
(06:47:14) Caira shakes her head again, this time to caution herself.
(06:48:48) Shangshi looks about on the floor, frowning as he picks up the piece of ear saying as he does "It might be an idea to brace the leg first."
(06:50:44) Caira goes to take a step forward, but sways instead. She steadies herself against the wall with one arm, before straightening up. "Is there anything we can use? To make a brace?"
(06:51:29) Rigwyn says: Could use my robe I suppose.
(06:51:39) Shangshi smiles at Caira "You still seem a bit dazed." and smirks a little "Guess i was right."
(06:51:49) Caira rests her head against the cool stone of the walls, her back to Shangshi as she closes her eyes for a few moments. "Mm, you can celebrate later."
(06:52:10) Caira's eyes flutter open, in Rigwyn's direction. "Please, could I borrow it?"
(06:52:17) Rigwyn removes his robe listening to the conversation "Dazed ?"
(06:52:25) Rigwyn hands his cloak to Caira
(06:53:16) Caira graps for the air, before grasping again and catching hold of the material. She looks over Rigwyn, almost gasping at the likeness.
(06:53:59) Shangshi says: Sorry, i didnt mean it like that caira. Just that you might like some help getting out of here.
(06:54:08) Rigwyn's face drops with a sad expression "Its a curse. This Diaboli looks like me in every way"
(06:55:03) Caira murmurs, "Im fine. We need to get something for his leg. If we dont secure it, it might-"
(06:55:29) Rigwyn says: Do you suppose he would have brought our Menki friend back ? I think not given what I've heard of him.
(06:55:50) Caira cuts off again, seemingly tackling the problem again. "Might-. Urgh. He might have to lose it. Is there anything we can use? To mkae a brace?"
(06:57:02) Samcat claws his leg due to the pain, he reacts badly as Caria says that his leg might have to come of 'No, no never!' he says with a lump in his throat
(06:57:18) Shangshi places a hand on Caira and looks down at the robe "We were going to use that."
(06:57:49) Caira looks down to the robe, her eyes widening in unadultered surprise. "Oh. Right."
(06:58:02) Rigwyn looks at shangshi curiously and then at Caira "Feelin ok ? "
(06:58:17) Caira raises the cloak to her chest, almost hugging it to her. "Mm, I'm fine. We shouldn't move him. His leg might-"
(06:58:33) Shangshi looks carfully at Caira "I think ill stay next to you, your not ok."
(06:58:59) Caira looks between the two. "What's wrong?"
(06:59:49) Samcat looks around for the chopped off tip of his ear in a attempt to distract himself from the pain
(06:59:52) Caira nods to Samcat. "We need to make a brace for him. Is there anything we can use ...?"
(07:00:01) Rigwyn says: perhaps I should just carry him to the Sanitorium .. we got this far without a problem
(07:00:53) Samcat nods slightly at Rigwyns idea
(07:01:31) Rigwyn steps forward and attempts to lift Samcat once more
(07:01:57) Samcat is easily liften from the ground as he grits his teeth in agony
(07:01:59) >Samcat Silka stands up.
(07:02:49) Rigwyn looks at Shangshi and then begins to walk towards the exit.
(07:03:12) Shangshi says: Hang on...
(07:03:42) Shangshi walks over and gives Samcat the top of his ear "Here, I think this is yours."
(07:04:27) Samcat growls slightly as he grasps the top of his ear with his paw 'Kind thanks Tabei' he murmurs before closing his eyes
(07:05:29) Rigwyn turns and resumes heading for the exit "So Menki... What do people call you ? Whats your name ?"
(07:07:22) Samcat murmurs softly 'My friends call me Sam Tabei.. Sam Silka' he looks to Rigwyn as if questioning what his name is with a gesture
(07:08:29) Rigwyn says: "My friends call me Saldorsen. Lets make haste. The leg needs treatment"
(07:11:18) Samcat breather heavily, the pain seeming to get worse
[ If its not obvious Rigwyn's reason for being friendly towards Samcat was an attempt to convince him of his innocence. Whether or not it works is another story. ]
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After being carried to the sanatorium by Rigwyn Samcat slept late into the day, dreams of better times kept the pain away, at least for a while. Upon awakening the pain reminded itself however, he prayed to Xiosia to save him from his state of agony. Through a routine visit by doctor Forita it would seem that his prayers where answered.
(19:45:02) Samcat grabs a handful of the beds covering in sheer agony 'My leg.. Oh Xiosia my leg..' he rambles repeatedly
(19:45:05) >Lesiros Forita greets Samcat Silka.
(19:45:32) Lesiros says: So much pain? ... Oh, yes ... this leg doesn't look well.
(19:45:50) Lesiros says: Doctor Forita at your service...
(19:46:11) Lesiros says: This has to be straightened before healing.
(19:46:15) Samcat looks up at Lesiros with a pleading grimace 'Xiosia help me..' he repeats.
(19:46:27) Lesiros says: Yes, yes, we will hurry...
(19:46:46) Lesiros says: Here, Sir, take a little sniff and tell me how that smells to you.
(19:46:50) Elady says: Greeting Dr Lesiros can I be of help some how?
(19:47:15) >Lesiros Forita salutes Elady Wanz with respect.
(19:47:28) Lesiros says: Greetings, mylady - indeed - a broken leg, it seems.
(19:47:47) Samcat looks a bit hesitant, twisting over in the bed as he grits his teeth.
(19:48:10) Lesiros says: Just inhale a little bit.
(19:48:15) Elady frowns " A nasty injury."
(19:48:46) Samcat leans forward and inhales, he coughs wildly at the smell as he lays back in the bed.
(19:49:06) Lesiros quickly takes the bottle before the content runs out, and corks it.
(19:49:23) Lesiros says: He should now be absent for a little while.
(19:49:26) Lesiros says: Let's hurry, my lady.
(19:49:37) Elady nods " A blessing for him."
(19:49:38) Lesiros says: The leg has to be straightened.
(19:49:53) Elady says: Just tell me what you want me to do to help.
(19:49:56) Samcat tilts his head towards Elady before his eyes slowly roll back into his skull.
(19:50:28) Lesiros says: You will pull it carefully while I will get it splinted and bandaged.
(19:50:54) Samcat lets go of the beds covers as he seems to have fallen unconscious due to the sedative.
(19:51:12) Elady gives a serious nod to Dr Lesiros. then moves to straighten the leg and hold it in position.
(19:51:14) Lesiros takes a few wooden sticks and a cloth out of his backpack.
(19:51:39) Elady gently pulls the leg straight.
(19:52:04) Lesiros says: Yes - watch the toes - a little to the outside, and upwards.
(19:52:16) Samcat twitches violently as his leg is pulled straight 'Xiosia!' he exclaims with a shout.
(19:52:28) Lesiros pulls the cloth under the leg and puts two sticks next to the leg.
(19:52:50) Lesiros says: Ah, I should have made a fresh potion, it is already a few days old...
(19:53:18) Lesiros adds a third stick on top of the leg and starts wrapping it.
(19:53:21) Samcat seems to slumber due to the sedative.
(19:53:39) Elady moves the leg as directed by the doctor.
(19:54:00) Lesiros says: Stop - perfect. Now I'll wrap it tightly.
(19:54:22) Elady holds the leg in the position .
(19:54:46) Lesiros finishes wrapping and slices the cloth to make a knot.
(19:55:23) Lesiros says: So, that should keep it straight...
(19:55:40) Lesiros says: Now let's concentrate on his bone and start the healing. Will you help me?
(19:55:57) Elady nods " Yes that should do nicely as long as he is careful moving about."
(19:56:16) Elady nods " Of course anything I can do to help."
(19:56:23) Lesiros says: Now that the bone is straight, let's start with Life Infusions.
(19:57:00) Lesiros says: Fine, fine...
(19:57:37) Lesiros says: When he wakes up, he should be able to feel if everything went well.
(19:58:06) Lesiros says: And ... I guess he will thank Xiosia.
(19:58:13) Lesiros smiles at Elady
(19:58:42) Elady smiles at Dr Lesiros " And he should thank your skills also Doctor."
(19:59:12) Lesiros says: No issue...
(19:59:37) Lesiros says: He is just lucky that no one tried to heal the leg without splinting it first.
(20:00:46) Samcat slowly opens his eyes and looks up at Elady 'w-what happened?' he stutters
(20:01:29) Lesiros says: Slowly, Sir ... you are still dizzy, I guess.
(20:01:33) Samcat still seems a little slow due to the sedative as he slowly lets his gaze wander the tent.
(20:01:56) Elady says: The Doctor splinted your leg and then we used magic to help start the healing of your broken bone.
(20:02:33) Lesiros says: Wait a few more hours before trying to walk.
(20:02:40) Samcat puts his hand to his heart as he peacefully closes his eyes 'Xiosia bless you Tabei' he says softly
(20:03:38) >Lesiros Forita salutes Samcat Silka with respect.
(20:03:41) Elady says: You are most welcome sir.
(20:03:56) Lesiros says: You'r welcome... - How did that happen?
(20:04:01) Samcat tries to sit up instinctively slouching forward as he does.
(20:04:17) Lesiros says: Careful.
(20:05:24) Samcat growls slightly at the question as he suddenly hides his face in his paws 'I...i don't.. it's a long story' he murmurs hoping they wont question him further.
(20:06:14) Lesiros says: Ah, well ... I guess you learned to avoid the same situation next time...
(20:06:21) Lesiros smiles at Samcat
(20:06:59) Samcat burst into tears, crying his into his paws due to the memory 'Yes..Thank you tabei'
(20:08:09) Lesiros says: Best regards from the Royal House of Purrty... please excuse me now. Good luck!
(20:08:16) >Lesiros Forita greets Samcat Silka.
(20:08:16) Lesiros waves goodbye.
(20:08:21) >Lesiros Forita greets Elady Wanz.
(20:08:22) Lesiros waves goodbye.
(20:08:50) Samcat leans back into the bed again, tears flowing freely down his furry cheeks.
(20:09:51) Elady says: Just be careful on that leg for a while. It will need some additional time to fully heal.
(20:10:32) Samcat nods as he suddenly exclaims 'So much evil in this city.. So much evil'
(20:11:48) Elady says: How did you get injured if I may ask?
(20:13:35) Samcat looks around the tent as he looks up at Elady 'What's your name tabei? he answers her question with a insecure 'I.. I not sure if it would be good for me to say'
(20:14:18) Elady raises her hand to her chest. " My name is Elady, a member of the Daughters of Xiosia."
(20:15:24) Samcat smiles weakly in his misery 'I'm Sam.. Sam Silka, and i serve the godly mother too'
(20:17:14) Samcat seems somewhat more willing to tell Elady about what happened as she mentions Xiosia 'Thank you again Tabei, I will remember this kind generosity'
Samcat tells of what he saw, the content of his story somewhat altered due to the sedative given to him by the doctor. After a brief conversation Samcat is recommended by Elady to rest. He drifts of into a peaceful sleep as soon as his head hits the pillow and sleeps late into the next day. He remains in the bed upon awakening, wondering when he will be able to walk again.
(23:25:40) Samcat seems to be sleeping peacefully
(23:25:54) Mogweh walks into the tent and glances around, he looks a little puzzled for a moment then his eyes finally alight on the Menki lying in a bed in front of him.
(23:26:44) Mogweh says to Mellas,'I wonder where the cold hearted swine is Mel. Still alive I hope'
(23:26:45) Mellas tiptoes a bit closer to the sleeping menki, checking out whether his leg is healing well. She nods quietly to Mogweh before whispering: 'He's asleep.'
(23:27:14) Samcat slowly opens one of his eyes due to the noise, his leg seems to be heavily bandaged and supported by a wood structure, he gives the two a surprised look 'Tabei?'
(23:28:06) Mellas's eyes widen at Mogweh's choice of words. She makes a shushing gesture with her hands, then jumps back when Samcat seems to have woken. 'Amai! I'm sorry if I woke you,' she stutters.
(23:28:12) Mogweh looks at the leg and draws in a breath,'nasty.' he says before looking up at Samcat and smiling,'Oh Grrensolo tabei'
(23:29:17) Mogweh glances at Mel and mouths,'Sorry'
(23:30:27) Samcat makes a said grimace as Mogweh comments about his leg 'Grrensolo tabei, what can i do for you?' he says softly
(23:30:42) Mellas glances back at Mogweh and shakes her head. 'It's okay,' before she turns to Samcat. 'Greetings sir, my name is Mellas, Mellas Fenixxes. How are you feeling?'
(23:31:33) Mogweh clears his throat a little before speaking softly 'I'm Mogweh Parduu. We were looking for the Mage Alirukell, is he here?'
(23:31:56) Samcat seems somewhat sleepy, ignoring Mogwehs question.
(23:33:02) Mogweh chuckles to Mellas,'I think we better let this Menki get his rest, he looks done in'
(23:33:04) Samcat groans at the question about his leg 'By Xiosia.. i am in agony' he gestures towards his leg in a sweeping motion 'I've witnessed the most horrific things.' he says in a low tone of voice.
(23:34:10) Mogweh's eyes widen as Samcat moans, clearly in physical pain and suffering mental anguish. He says to Mellas,'anything you can do you help him Mel?'
(23:35:25) Mellas steps forward again, placing a light hand on the bandaged leg. 'I can try to soothe,' she whispers, before beginning to create a connection with the light energy of the crystal, channeling its healing powers towards the menki's leg. The spells flow easily from her lips, having gotten used to casting them daily.
(23:35:48) Samcat hides his face in his paws, silently crying due to the things he saw 'Xiosia save that poor man' he murmurs
(23:36:33) Mogweh looks over and says gently,'easy there, first things first, let Mell do her stuff.' and he gives the Menki a wink
(23:37:11) Samcat smiles weakly at Mogweh, shooting him a hesitant nod.
(23:38:32) Mogweh watches Mellas intently trying to learn from her as she performs a magic way beyond his own
(23:38:34) Mellas's blonde hair falls over her shoulders when she leans forward to study the wound. 'Does that feel a bit better?' she asks hopefully.
(23:40:41) Samcat nods weakly at Mellas, yet he seems ravished by sadness 'Thank you most kindly tabei..' he whispers
(23:42:03) Samcat suddenly grabs a handful of the beds covering ripping it to shreds is a sudden outbreak of frustration 'Xiosia give me strength' he exclaims loudly
(23:42:33) Mogweh grins,'You're feeling better now though eh? What happened to you, if you don't mind me asking?'
(23:43:01) Mellas raises her hands protectively as she steps back, the crystal connection broken. 'W-what happened to you, sir?' she asks hesitantly. 'What did you see?'
(23:43:55) Mogweh looks samcat up and down a little while he waits for a response but has little to work with.
(23:45:59) Samcat looks up at the two with sad sultry eyes 'There was this man.. They beat him so dreadfully.. I followed them until they went down into the sewers.. I was too scared to follow them alone' he rambles with visible pain in his eyes, his story nt making much sense.
(23:46:59) Mogweh replies glancing at Mellas cautiously,'What man, who dragged him'
(23:47:37) Mellas swallows, a dreaded feeling growing inside of her. 'Yes,' she says quietly, 'who was it? And why?'
(23:48:34) Mogweh moves closer to Mellas reading her thoughts and feeling the same feeling of dread.
(23:49:40) Samcat turns to his side, sobbing quietly not saying a word. Obviously traumatized by the incident.
(23:51:59) Samcat wipes his tears only to have his cheeks soaked yet again 'I couldn't help him.. Oh Xiosia save him' he sobs quietly
(23:52:17) Mogweh waits silently. He gives Mellas a look and then shrugs.
(23:53:13) Mogweh shuffles his feet and finally says,'erm look tabai, why don't you start at the beginning, I find that helps, and tell us what happened..'
(23:53:40) Mellas glances at Mogweh, a certain feeling of helplessness going through her. Yet, she moves forward to soothe the upset menki. 'It's okay, what happened wasn't your fault,' she says softly. 'Here..' She takes a water pouch from her backpack and offers it to Samcat. 'It helps to drink some cool water.'
(23:55:39) Samcat drinks from the pouch greedily as he smiles weakly at Mellas in appreciation 'Thank you yet again Tabei.. I will tell you what happened, i need to find out.. It haunts me day and night. My prayers have gone unanswered'
(23:56:40) Mogweh pulls out a small flask and raises it,'I find Red Liquor also helps, more so these days actually' his eyes cloud over a little as he utters the last words, then returning to Samcat he says,'Cheers''
(23:57:20) Mogweh sips the flask and offers it round with a smile.
(23:57:59) Samcat grabs the flask almost ripping i out of Mogwehs hands as he drinks eagerly.
(23:58:17) Mellas flashes Mogweh a thankful smile but refuses the flask. 'Nay, I'd prefer to keep a clear head, if you don't mind.'
(23:58:44) Mellas looks over at Samcat. 'Besides, looks like he could use it more.'
(23:59:08) Mogweh chuckles and says,'Well there's plenty more where that came from, drink up' and looks in hes backpack
(00:00:10) Mogweh pulls out a largish parcel wrapped in cloth.
(00:00:43) Samcat begins to speak in a stuttering manner as he takes another big sip from the flask 'There was two men.. One of them was ylian, a heavy set man with a grizzled appearance. The other was dressed in a white cloak with a strange figurine hanging around his neck.. The man they where beating was a ynnwn..' he stops to take another sip of the flask.
(00:02:12) Mellas switches back to a more uneasy mood, keeping her hands clasped together as she listens to Samcat's story. Her face pales at the mention of an ynnwn being beaten by a man in a white cloak. 'Was this ynnwn carrying many tattoos over his body?' she asks softly, hesitantly.
(00:04:19) Samcat seems to struggle to remember 'He had strange tattoos on his face.. Very tall. He did not utter a plea for mercy even under the brutal beating' he seems to be concentrating in a brief prayer as he stops 'Xiosia bless..' he whispers
(00:04:35) Mogweh begins unwrapping the cloth speaking as he does,'The man in white, was he a diaboli with dreadlocks'. Seeing Mellas' agitation he puts out a paw to her shoulder to comfort her.
(00:06:11) Samcat hides his face in his paws again, shaking his head.
(00:07:05) Mogweh continues,'I heard about a diaboli with dreadlocks posing as a priest or some nonscence - calling himself the "nameless one". He attacked poor Garosan, a friend of a Elady's'
(00:09:46) Mellas's fash turns unusually white, and she stumbles backwards unto the bed parallel to Samcat. 'No..' she whispers, her hazel eyes wide. 'No..' She lifts her knees up to her chest and lowers her head until her hair hides her expression from sight. 'Tell me that's not true.. what did they do to him?' Her voice appears broken, the dreadful feeling in her stomach becoming confirmed.
(00:09:53) >Mellas Fenixxes takes a seat by Medium Bed.
(00:13:16) Mogweh takes the bottle out of the clost wrapping and takes out the cork. The look on Samcats face confirming their fears he takes a long pull on the contents of the bottle. Smacking his lips and saying 'ahh uncle Braduusc's old particular, can't beat it' Then seeing Mellas recoil he put the bottle down on the table and walks over to comfort her saying,'Hey, come on now, he's a tough one..we'll get him out, if it's him, don't you worry'
(00:15:24) Samcat seems even more traumatized due to the depressing tension in the tent 'They where beating him.. With hammers' he stutters 'They dragged his lifeless body away.. Into the darkness'
(00:16:28) Mogweh looks over from Mellas and says,'Our..'friend' had very visible tattoos.'
(00:17:08) Mellas keeps her head down, closing her eyes tightly to keep the tears from falling. 'H-he said, to forget h-him, if he would never...' Sobs begin to wrack her body when Samcat continues. 'No...no.... tell me you're lying, this is all a nightmare!'
(00:17:53) Samcat reacts to Mogwehs emphasis on the word 'friend' he looks up to the menki with deplorable eyes 'He.. He was your friend?'
(00:18:14) Shangshi taps on one of the tent uprights as he enters "I'm not disturbing anything am I?"
(00:18:18) Mogweh sits down and put his arm round Mellas and looks over at Samcat,'nodding simply'
(00:18:42) Shangshi looks to all three present, smiling to each in turn.
(00:18:49) >Mogweh Parduu takes a seat.
(00:19:27) Mogweh looks over at Shangshi, the theater of the tent being disturbed.
(00:20:13) Samcat breaks into tears yet again as he watches Mellas 'It's true.. I saw it with my own eyes..' he sobs loudly 'Oh Xiosia it's true!'
(00:21:17) Mellas gives in and starts crying freely as she leans against Mogweh, all the exhaustion the latest events coming to together. 'Nay, it's not true... please... don't let it be true..' she whispers, muffled.
(00:21:18) Mogweh says to Shangshi attempting badly to cover up the obvious drama in the tent,'Shangshi, good to see you, what are you doing here? Did you find your yer friend?'
(00:21:53) Shangshi steps to the end of the bed Mellas isn't on, and then looking round questioningly "Is this a recount of what ended with samcat here?" and then looks to Samcat "Has your leg been seen too yet?"
(00:22:48) Mogweh nods and begins to reach across to the bottle on the table but then stops thinking better of it.
(00:23:08) Samcat looks up at Shangshi with widen tear filled eyes. 'y-yes.. doctor Forita and Elady helped me.. The fixed it' he stutters as he makes a sweeping gesture towards his heavily bandaged leg.
(00:23:34) Shangshi looks between Mellas and Mogweh scratching his neck "Well, to be honest i have looked for him at all. Thought it would be better he found me if he really wanted to."
(00:24:10) Shangshi smiles down at Samcat "Good, i'm glad to hear it."
(00:24:49) Mogweh thumbs Mellas,'and Mellas of course' giving the distraught Nolthrir a tiny squeeze'
(00:25:33) Samcat turns to Mellas with sorrow filled eyes 'I am so sorry.. d-did you know him?' he asks quietly
(00:25:48) Mellas shivers when she hears Shangshi's voice, trying to pull herself together as she looks up at the elf. 'You!' she exclaims. 'I was looking for you, but you were n-nowhere to be found!'
(00:26:58) Deedro crawls in and climbs by Mellas "Mellwee!"
(00:27:07) Mogweh looks over at Deedro and motions him to Mellas' side
(00:27:21) >Deedro Eref takes a seat.
(00:28:07) Samcat closes his eyes, trying to escape the chaos in the tent.
A speculation as well as a long discussion follows, Samcat attempts to remember every detail of the horrid event as the others fill him in about the man who was taken, all of the people present seeming to have met him.
(00:45:16) Samcat moves over a little, slouching forward on the bed 'He was red skinned.. Tall. He has strange tattoos on his face.. Do you recognize him? he asks weakly
(00:45:52) Mogweh says,'Jacula!'
(00:47:06) Samcat does not seem to recognize the name 'Jacula?'.. i just pray that he is alright' he says with a sad expression
(00:49:07) Shangshi frowns "Jacula?" and looks to Mellas "Im sorry to hear that."
(00:49:38) Mellas places her hands over her face, trying to hide the tears. 'W-we are engaged,' she manages to say through her sobs. 'I haven't seen him for so l-long.. I tried to find him... I..'
(00:51:35) Samcat is on the brink of tears yet again as Mellas sorrow affects him 'Who on Yliakum would do this to him and why?'
(00:51:56) Mogweh looks over at samcat and asks,'So you saw the abduction, did you try and warn him or do anything? Is that how you hurt your leg?'
(00:54:59) Shangshi looks between Mogweh and Samcat saying nothing to answer him.
(00:55:04) Mellas hugs her legs close to her chest again, ignoring those around her when her thoughts begin to clear. Her expression is still one of intense sadness, but a signal of hope begins to bloom in her eyes. 'He-he wasn't killed, w-was he? Where did they take him?'
(00:55:55) Samcat looks over at Mogweh as he whimpers 'i followed them to the sewer entrance' he carefully places a hand on his leg 'I saw a man with a white cloak.. I got scared, he followed me into the sewer i tried to hit him with my club... I fell' he carefully removes a tear with one of his claws 'I don't know.. I was to scared to follow' he whimpers
(00:56:51) Joale glances into the Sanatorium and walks off
(00:57:09) Samcat seems confused, mixing up his own story due to the painful memory
(00:58:43) Mogweh nods and his voice takes on a cold impatient aire at samcats vagueness,'and the man in the white cloak, I've heard of someone like this described before as I said earlier. Was he a diaboli and did he have dreadlocks?'
(00:59:01) Shangshi run his finger along the pole in front of him and mutters 'hit Caira instead.' and then looks up at Mogweh.
(01:00:24) >Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
(01:00:28) Mellas suddenly pushes her way up and off the bed. Without saying a word she walks off, hands clenched into fists.
(01:01:28) Shangshi watches Mellas "Should someone follow her?"
(01:01:34) Shangshi says: Make sure shes ok?
(01:02:06) Mogweh gets up and says,'I'll go. and runs after her
(01:02:09) >Mogweh Parduu stands up.
(01:02:12) Samcat nods at Mogweh 'he had dreadlocks.. Diaboli.. i need to rest' he says with a low tone of voice
(01:02:38) Shangshi takes a seat opposite Samcat.
(01:03:08) Samcat closes his eyes as he lays back, exhuasted by all the questions
(01:05:31) Samcat prays silently to himself 'By root and stem thy will be done.. Bless me joyfull mother for i am threading on the branches of pain'
(01:06:11) Shangshi looks about the tent "The questions might be a bit much, but people care about Jacula...." and trails off as Samcat prays
(01:07:34) Samcat watches Shangshi idly from the corner of his eye 'He must be a great man' he whispers
(01:10:34) Shangshi says: I cant say I know him very well, I know his fiancee better, she loves him.
(01:11:36) Samcat looks into the fabric ceiling 'Must be horrible.. to lose ones love like that, I pray i never share the same fate Tabei'
(01:12:35) Samcat turns to Shangshi again 'I must find this Jacula when i am strong enough.. I wan't to help him' he whispers
(01:13:28) Shangshi nods "There are many that will be willing to help him. You should make sure you leg heals heals."
(01:14:54) Samcat turns his face into the pillow as he murmurs 'He must be a good man.. For peole to care so much, there is goodness in this rotten city afterall'
(01:17:28) Samcat sowly drifts off in a soothing sleep.
(01:18:21) Shangshi stands up seeing Samcat begins sleeping and silently leaves the tent.
((I'm glad i got involved in this event, love the storyline :sorcerer: can't wait for it to unfold!))
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[This was one of the things that happened after Jacula's disappearance. An inbetween view on how Melly's character deals with Jacula's last message, as well as a reminder of Jacula's past. Please note that the lovely image below is a photomanip made by Jac, with a few touches from me. The original drawings were found on google, so kudos goes to the original artist. The text in italic was taken from a short moment between Jacula and Mellas in the secret garden.]
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"Somebody is hunting me.. i can feel it. I need you to stay away from me my love... and if i were to disappear.. Please, forget and move on...'
The crystal passed its daily cycle once again, new light greeting the earliest citizens of Hydlaa as they busy themselves with early activities. Upon the edge by the tavern, where one has the best view over the city, rests a blonde nolthrir against the stone wall.
His last words continue to repeat themselves through her head. The last time he held her hand, squeezing it gently. The last time they kissed, tears flowing from their eyes. The last time she saw him, turning as he left secret garden...
Mellas touches her lips while she watches him go, stunned with sadness, and fearing for her love's life.
She didn't see Jacula again since.
Nights had never been colder than they were now. Even the light of day couldn't offer her much warmth nor comfort. The uneasy feeling, the helplessness and inability to help him unnerved her more than she would admit.
'You must understand, I can't let anything happen to you.
I have settle this, myself. The one way it will stop.'
Words of mystery were spoken, leaving her confused and afraid. Elady's suspicion of Jacula's connection with the Black Flame had reached her ears only shortly after. Mogweh, Merivo, Dasij... the story of one pointing fingers at the other. Who could really be trusted? Did she have a choice?
Mellas' eyes flutter open when the crystal begins to shine brighter. A new day, another chance. Stretching out lazily she searches for the chainmail in her backpack. The sewers are calling, and errands are waiting to be finished. Ever since she heard about the Black Flame, she had gone on a quest to discover the truth. The figures in the dirty, stinking area below Hydlaa however, refused to share any helpful information. In an attempt to learn more she accepted their tasks, finishing them one by one. No matter how strange they would be. No matter how it broke her heart time and time again. Would Relliom see right through her? Could she do what was required to learn about this darkness? And above all, did she really *want* to?
With a deep sigh, Mellas steps down into the stinking hole that leads to the sewers. 'Hopefully Serana would be willing to tell me a little more now that I've got her book...' she mumbles to herself, patting the sack hanging from her side. Rats are scurrying around her, sniffing and searching for something edible to nibble on as she passes tunnel after tunnel, stairs after stairs. It doesn't take long before Mellas catches sight of the beautiful Ylian, the purple cloak standing out against the brownish, dirty color of the sewers. Carefully, she approaches, the book of Laanx in hand.
'Greetings Serana, I got what you asked for.'
'Excellent.' The ylian's eyes flicker with a cold intensity. 'I'm almost happy that you are not... part of the ritual.' A couple of coins are given to the nolthrir as a reward, but with a shake of her head, Mellas hands them back.
'This wasn't our deal, I'm not looking for tria.'
Serana flashes the nolthrir a smile, but it doesn't reach her eyes. 'Of course, here.' She grabs the coins back and pushes an old map in Mellas' light azure hands instead. 'Now, off with you.'
The cold words are accentuated by a loud thumb of her wooden staff against the floor. Taking heed of the ylian's words Mellas hurries away, searching for the mysterious spot indicated on the map she received.
'Everything.. Will be clear to you my love, every question answered'
The darkness around Mellas is closing in; every tunnel looks the same. Dead, lifeless.
Her careful steps echo loudly through the sewers, the sounds of water splashing against the stairs as she wades her way through. Guided by the map, the nolthrir comes to a halt before the waterwheel next to Gorbiak. The old, creaking device continues to lift the water up, converting the flow of the water into - hopefully - useful forms of power. 'Now what?' she asks herself, checking thrice whether she arrived at the correct spot. 'There's nothing here... is there?'
With ease she climbs up the rotating wheels, balancing herself on top. Her eyes dart around the area, searching for anything unusual, until... 'A book!'
The purple cover floats on the grey/browning liquid underneath, a teasing reminder of Serana's cold, threatening tone. With a light growl Mellas gets up, searching for a way to break the boards and fish for the mysterious book. Yet, it seems like fate had a different idea in mind. In her haste to get down to the other side, she slips backwards off the waterwheel, crashing into the water below.
The water flies around in scattered masses. Fierce waves smashing into the wall, turning the floating book over as it begins to sink. Now she can see its true content... now she can see the answers Serana and all the others had been giving her... Torn pages and a few illegible scribbles. And no way out.
(22:14:26) Mellas splashes in the filthy water, knocking the wood that keeps her down frantically. 'Someone, please! Help!!'
(22:16:41) Mellas coughs, her gills not able to extract enough oxygen from the filth. 'Saes!! please...'
A while later, a small drawing emerges from underneath the book, sliding towards the unconscious nolthrir over the water. An image of a small ynnwn boy, and a purple-cloaked woman standing behind him.
'Don't follow me.. It will be over soon'
A wicked laugh galms through the dark tunnels.
[Great RP guys, I'm loving all these logs! Twists and turns just keep on coming and it just seems to get better and better. <3 I'm looking forward to finding out what happens next. Jacula, thank you for inspiring me to write this piece <3 ]
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[ Very nice writeup and artwork ! I think this really adds depth to the story. Keep up the good work ! ]
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Whoops ... Doctor Forita involved in Jacula's plot?! ... He!
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**Shangshi chuckles as he sees one person manipulate another and they manipulate a third while they in turn manipulate the first and two more people manipulate others, and just sits back eating a cookie outside the Fallen Kingdom's goodie goodie bakery and reads a book on how to do needle craft while offering cookies to any that walk past.**
So far so fun, at least for me :D im looking forward to getting on with the next part (once i know what it is) :devil:.
Cookie?
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Whoops ... Doctor Forita involved in Jacula's plot?! ... He!
It was inevitable was it not? :devil: *me rubs his hands*. I want to compliment all of those that have contributed to this event so far, you have helped in making this something truly special. For those who enjoy the event there is a special treat in store for you, stay tuned and have fun :thumbup:]
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[@Mellas - really enjoyed the write up: very emotive, and I loved the art work.]
For those who enjoy the event there is a special treat in store for you, stay tuned and have fun thumbup]
[In the last 2 days Mogweh has been set on fire * twice *, had his back sliced open, and drugged up so much he's been chewing the flagstone floor of the sewers - losing teeth in the process. Shangshi is doing a fantastic job of being creepy and scary in leu of the master of horror himself :devil:
And now Kellic is in on the action - Nightmare!
All in all a great RP experience, can't wait for the next bloody chapter to unfold - cheers]
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(This may be very disturbing to read, so if you are sensitive skip this post!)
Ardeth had crept through the death realm with great effort, death was so different when being on the receiving end. The torturous screams still reminded themselves as he choked down another beer, a pretty fenki refilled his mug. Her exotic shapes surprisingly uninteresting to him, he didn't even bring himself to utter a revolting comment . The sights in Dakkru's realm had changed Ardeth, sights that would turn the stomachs of the most seasoned warriors.
His greed had been his downfall, and Hydlaa was no longer safe for him. The intense warmth of Ojadeva agitated him something fiercely, Doomed to slowly shrivel in the merciless heat of the azure sun. He trailed his fingers across the wide scar on his throat, would the blackflame come for him?
Ardeth staggered down the dusty street towards the tents on the edge of town. His old companion Kiastol would know what to do, he had helped him countless times before.
Ardeth enters Kiastol's tent, the crafty rogue greets him with a cold glare. 'You'gots to help me' he exclaims with a desperate look 'I'made a mistake i'did'
A stranger sneaks up behind Ardeth without making a sound. Putting a rag soaked in a strong sedative substance against his mouth, holding him still.
Ardeth is taken by surprise as he inhales the sedative, the last thing he hears before he drifts of into unconsciousness being Kiastols voice 'Die well brother..'.
The stranger grabs Ardeth legs and drags him away.
Ice cold water splashes against Ardeth's face. He awakens with a gasp, looking around the dusty warehouse before noticing the figure dressed in black before him. 'Wha'is the meaning of'this!?' he exclaims as his eyes widen, still dizzy from the sedative. The stranger keeps his distance, watching him closely without saying a word. Ardeth notices how his legs and arms has been carefully strapped against a chair, leaving him unable to move or fight back.
The stranger leans towards Ardeth, cupping his chin in his hand 'You never betray your own brethren, and now you will pay the prize for your greed'
Ardeth struggles to get himself free, yet the straps doesn't seem to be moving an inch. 'I'made a mistake'i did' he repeats desperately.
The stranger forces him to look into his eyes as he shifts into a friendly tone of voice 'Can i get you some water? you look thirsty'
Ardeth not expecting the gesture widens his eyes in surprise before nodding weakly.
The stranger reaches for a water pouch laying on the ground, shooing away the hungry rats gathering at their feet. He puts the pouch against Ardeth mouth giving it a light squeeze as he watches him with a smile.
Ardeth drinks and smacks his lips, smiling weakly at the stranger 'Thank you..' he says with a feeling of hope running through him.
The stranger throws the water pouch to the floor as his smile turns into a hollow expression 'It's funny how a insignificant gesture can initiate a gleam of hope. maybe he won't kill me? i guess would be the first thought running through your mind.' he slowly reaches for a spiked club which he lets wander across the side of Ardeths face.
Ardeth realizes that he is done for, he spits against the stranger cursing loudly 'Ye'will never ge'away with this!' he shouts as he makes one final attempt of to get loose, sadly he fails again.
The stranger points the club at Ardeth's head 'I do not enjoy hurting people scum, but make no mistake. If you utter one more insolent word with that filthy mouth of yours i wont think twice about breaking every bone in your body' he grabs Ardeth throat forcing him to look at him again 'Do we have an agreement?'
Ardeth realizes his state of helplessness as he nods towards the stranger 'Aye.'
The stranger drops the club to the ground and unsheats a dagger, cutting through one of the straps leaving Ardeth able to move his right arm 'You will not die today scum. If you take your punishment like a man' He places the dagger in Ardeth's hand and takes a step back 'You know what to do' he says coldly.
Ardeth seems to contemplate for a moment before he realizes that he has no choice. He closes his eyes as he begins to cut into his ear with the dagger, sawing through the tough cartilage as he grits his teeth. blood spews down the side oh his face, he groans as he drops the dagger. His ear hanging by a thin piece of skin.
The stranger takes a step forward and pulls the ear loose from the skin, he looks down at Ardeth with a disgusted grimace before putting the ear against his mouth 'Eat' he commands firmly.
Ardeth screams in agony as his ear is pulled loose. He chokes on the bloody tissue, spitting it to the ground.
The stranger quickly crushes the head of a rat with it's eyes set on the ear under his boot. He picks it up as he turns for Ardeth 'This little treat is not for the rats to enjoy.' he puts the ear to Ardeth's mouth again as he scoffs 'Eat. Or shall i feed you that foul tongue of yours?'
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"Ardeth screams in agony as his ear is pulled loose. He chokes on the bloody tissue, spitting it to the ground."
Ardeth slowly begins to chew the ear, gagging several times. He looks up at the stranger with hate in his eyes.
The stranger pinches hold Ardeth's nose, covering his mouth as he forces him to swallow the ear.
Ardeth gags loudly as he swallows the ear, he leans forward looking into the ground feeling the need to vomit.
The stranger takes a step back as he shakes his head 'Disgusting.. You have a task awaiting for you' He points towards a poorly made wooden table in the corner, upon it stands a healing potion and a satchel with unknown content. 'Fail me again and i will teach you what it is to truly suffer.' he puts the dagger in Ardeth's hand again as he sneers 'Free yourself scum' before slowly walking out the exit.
Ardeth vomits onto the ground, he had just experienced what by black flame standards would be considered a minor punishment. He staggers towards the table choking the healing potion down to get rid of the vile taste of himself. He opens the satchel carefully, finding three sealed letters and a scroll of instructions within. He reads the instructions with trembling hands, shivering from the torture he was just put through. His task was clear, and so he made his way back to Hydlaa, to yet again search for Rigwyn and Shangshi.
(This event is like a love/horror movie! very well written and i'm not ashamed to say that i love the storyline, keep up the good work. :innocent:)
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Melly needs a moment to start thinking straight again...
Ohh goody. What on yliakum is Mellas getting herself into!?!!
That was excellent, fantastic RP. Poor, poor Ardeth though.. *shivers*
Who was the stranger, and what do Shangshi and Rigwyn have to do now?
Melly ponders the questions, but remains clueless. I guess we'll just have to wait and see... ;D
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**Shangshi sits back starting to get fat on all the cookies so decides to make a little statue of who he knows (~95%) the stranger is from cookie dough and pops it in the giant Evil oven.**
**Brushing the crumbs off his top he walks up one post and says to Mellas "Cookie?"**
That post was.... interesting. Ill keep an eye out for earless ardeth :detective:
Though I'm not sure who he even is yet, someone should really point him out to me.
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(( This post contains a lot of logs, i tried to add a insight into Sam's thoughts to the best of my abilities :sorcerer:))
Sam limped around the plazaa with the support of his crutch. A immense happiness filled him as he was able to move around again. He had set his sights on his favorite spot in Hydlaa, it had been too long since he had visited the cozy tavern known as "kada-els". he liked the way it reminded him of his home where he had spent countless hours with his friends in Brados tavern. "Where the good times never end" he repeated Brado's trademark slogan with a smile on his lips.
He carefully limped up the steep stairs and was after great effort greeted by Allelia as he entered, the tavern was unusually crowded. The merry ambiance was a welcomed change compared to the endless days he had spent in the sanatorium.
A friendly ynnwn engaged him in in conversation, they talked for a while before Sam excused himself, he had longed for the view of the city presenting itself from the tavern roof. He limped up the first set of stairs, he turned around with a surprised look. The ynnwn was following him.
(21:56:36) Kellic says: Would you like a hand up the stairs?
(21:56:52) Samcat looks back at Kellic surprised 'Oh! thank you, most kind tabei'
(21:57:14) Samcat supports himself against Kellic and begins to walk slowly
(21:57:15) Kellic offers Samcat a bit of support, using his other arm to guide himself up the stairs.
(21:58:44) Samcat leans against the ledge sniffing the air around him before taking a deep sight. He looks over at Kellic with a smirk 'Thank you again Kellic, i owe you one!'
(21:59:32) Kellic smiles, "Think nothing of it. It's not every day I find opportunities to make myself useful."
(22:00:22) Samcat chuckles to himself as he looks out over Hydlaa 'Where are you from?' he asks curiously
(22:01:29) Kellic says: I was born in Hydlaa, but I haven't spent much time here until recently. I traveled quite a bit when I was younger.
(22:01:55) Kellic says: You?
(22:03:48) Samcat scratches his nose as he takes a deep breath of fresh air 'I grew up in Ojadeva, this city has only brought me misfortune recently though' he looks over at Kellic again 'until i met you that is!' he adds with a chuckle
(22:04:39) Kellic smiles, "Glad to hear it. These past couple of weeks I seem to have been hearing bad news."
(22:05:41) Samcat supports himself against the ledge 'Oh, what news might that be?' he wonders
(22:07:25) Kellic continues, counting events off on his fingers, "First a friend of mine was kidnapped, and then a few days after he was rescued I heard another friend of mine had been Killed, permanently."
(22:09:09) Samcat looks shocked as his widens his eyes 'Oh! i'm so sorry to hear that.' he fidgets his tails for a second 'Xiosia bless' he adds
(22:09:47) Kellic smiles, "Ah, thank you. Still, things seemed to have calmed down a bit."
(22:11:05) Samcat looks a bit nervous as he looks down into the roof 'You are a very handsome man tabei, i'm sure you will do well in life when the times are brighter'
(22:12:08) Kellic laughs, "I haven't looked in a mirror in ages. Given the enkien I assume you are Endukai?"
(22:13:14) >Mogweh Parduu greets everyone.
(22:13:45) Kellic's ear twitches once, "Hello?"
(22:13:54) Samcat blushes a bit 'You should, it would be a handsome sight' he chuckles a bit and looks over at Mogweh 'Aye i am Endukai'
(22:14:27) Mogweh smiles and says,'Hello Kellic. Samcat you're out of bed, that is good news. How are you feeling.'
(22:15:15) Samcat recognizes Mogweh 'Aah, grrensholo Mogweh! it is good to see you, i am limping around though i do feel better' he say with a slight blush
Mogweh Parduu, the sweet menki who had sat by his side in the sanatorium. Samcat had dreamt of him, his chiseled face and muscular frame had consumed his fantasies through the boring days he had spent recovering.
(22:16:14) Mogweh turns to Kellic and asks, 'and you Kellic no more unwanted visiters I hope'
(22:16:28) Samcat looks a bit concerned for a moment 'Any word from Mellas?'
(22:16:58) Kellic watches the two Enkidukai converse, "No, no other suspicious encounters."
(22:17:14) Mogweh shrugs,'Were you expecting any?'
(22:17:47) Samcat looks down with a sad face 'No.. I just wanted to know if she was alright'
(22:18:20) Mogweh nods in understanding,'Oh you mean after she left the tent when we saw you last?'
(22:18:57) Samcat supports himself against the crutch 'Aye, where did she go?'
(22:20:27) Samcat glances over at Kellic with a friendly smile 'Mogweh here visited me when i was resting in the sanatorium, he is a very handsome man as well'
(22:21:10) Mogweh chuckles,'oh she just went off you clear her head. This whole business with Jacula has been quite hard on her. I've tried in my way to be supportive.' He then chuckles,'She's quite high spirited so don't concern yourself too much if she just ups and leaves. I've gotten quite used to it.'
(22:22:24) Mogweh raises a brow at Samcats comment and looks down at his current appearance,'Well, that's very generous of you Samcat but I feel anything but at the moment.'
(22:24:04) Samcat shoots Mogweh a flirty smile, he gasps as he notices his burnt fur 'By Xiosia, what happened?'
(22:25:41) Mogweh's glances briefly at Kellic then answers Samcat,'In Brief, I was drugged and fire balled twice..oh and had my back slashed open'
A mysterious enki approaches, Samcat tries to focus on Mogwehs story, but as their eyes meet he looks into the ground blushing again. He greets the enki to break the awkward silence between them.
(22:25:44) Thidin walks up to the roof slowly, holding on tightly to her flower as she looks at everyone
(22:26:19) Mogweh turns to Thidin, eyeing the flower again with a slight questioning look.
(22:26:30) Samcat looks over at Thidin with a friendly smile 'Grrensholo tabei!'
(22:27:28) Thidin looks over at Samcat, questionably, before turning to Mogweh "Would you happen to know where Shangshi is?"
(22:28:12) Mogweh answers,'No, I haven't seen him either for a few days'
(22:28:19) Samcat leans back against the ledge taking some weight of his leg 'Shangshi, he is a good man. One of very few' he says to himself
(22:29:23) Thidin looks down to her flower "I need to talk to him." she looks to Samcat "Would you know of him?"
(22:30:08) Kellic says: Ah, pardon me, I should get going.
(22:30:21) Samcat limps up to Thidin, offering her his paw 'I'm Sam, Sam Silka.' he seems to contemplate for a moment 'No, i havent seen him lately'
(22:30:31) Mogweh smiles and says,'of course, take care Kellic'
(22:30:46) Thidin moves out of the way for Kellic
(22:30:49) Samcat looks over at Kellic 'Oh, alright. Thank you again tabei!'
(22:31:08) Kellic gives a short wave over his shoulder, although the direction is off.
(22:31:48) Thidin looks at Samcat's hand "Sam?"
(22:33:33) Samcat slowly withdraws his hand with a sad expression 'yes.. Good to meet you' he adds with a disappointed look
(22:34:42) Mogweh chuckles and gives Thidin a mischievous look,' you're such a charming kitty cat'
(22:35:00) Samcat looks over at Mogweh again 'I'm worried about Mellas though, i wish i could help her'
(22:35:11) Thidin frowns at Mogweh
(22:35:31) Thidin looks to Samcat, "Is that your full name?"
(22:36:44) Mogweh signs at thidins frown,'Oh come on, don't be so ... ' and he signs in exasperation.
(22:36:59) Samcat scratches his ear and gives her a suspicious look 'My full name would be Samcat.. Though i prefer Sam'
(22:37:58) Thidin smiles slightly "Ah. See that is a name I have heard."
(22:38:02) Samcat limps over to the ledge to take some weight of his leg again.
(22:38:41) Mogweh pats Sam on the back,'then Sam it is. Well Sam don't worry about Mellas, she's tougher than she looks'
(22:39:06) Samcat seems more interested of Mogweh than Thidin, though he stills displays good manners 'What do you mean tabei, have we met?'
(22:39:22) Samcat blushes slightly as Mogweh pats his back.
(22:40:45) Thidin looks down "Oh, no. Umm.... Shangshi told me about you, yes."
(22:41:18) Mogweh asks,'When was the last time you saw Shangshi Thidin?'
(22:41:53) Samcat takes a seat on the ledge as he scratches his nose 'What did he say about little me tabei?'
(22:42:20) >Samcat Silka takes a seat.
(22:43:08) Thidin looks to Samcat "Not much." then she looks to Mogweh "Not since I last saw No..... that man with the strawhat."
(22:44:02) Samcat seems suspicious of Thidin due to her short answer 'Shangshi is a good man, from where did you get to know him?'
(22:45:52) Mogweh looks at the flower and gives Thidin an affectionate smile,'I'm glad Thidin' then in a more embarrassed tone,'..and I'm sorry for my behavior..had a few to many Red Liquors..hard week..no excuse.. but there it is'
(22:46:25) Thidin nods to Mogweh "None to worry. Words don't hurt me as much as you think."
(22:47:16) Thidin looks to Samcat and smiles, "Ah Shangshi. He has me heart. I have known him many, many years."
(22:47:43) Samcat casually flexes his muscles trying to get Mogwehs attention 'Oh i see, you are a couple?' he exclaims eagerly
(22:48:14) Mogweh gives Thidin a wry smile and rolls his eyes.
(22:49:11) Thidin nods "Yes, you could say that."
(22:50:46) Samcat seems happy with her answer 'I'm still wondering what he said about me though, something nice?' he says hopefully
(22:51:39) Mogweh mutters,'I just want to know how he found us all in the tent, just seemed to pop up out of nowhere'
(22:52:23) Thidin nods "I guess. Well at least he didn't say anything bad." she looks to Mogweh, slightly before continuing "May I ask, Sam, what happened to your leg?"
(22:53:42) Samcat seems sad as she mentions his leg 'It's.. It's a long story' he says weakly, looking to Mogweh as if he should tell her of it.
(22:54:01) >Phaean Lesiriden takes a seat.
(22:54:04) >Phaean Lesiriden stands up.
(22:55:39) Mogweh says,'He witnessed the Kidnapping of Jacula, by a tall diaboli with dreadlocks and one other. I guess he got in the way and well, got spiked for his effort'
(22:55:44) >Fugda Nahu greets everyone.
(22:56:24) Samcat nods slowly, his eyes tearing up at the memory.
(22:57:15) Thidin frowns "Oh dear. By who?"
(22:57:59) Mogweh says vaguely as he looks into the distance,'hmm diaboli with dreadlocks, sound like anyone you know Thidin?
(22:58:36) Samcat looks down into his lap and shakes his head 'I don't know.. Do you know this Jacula?'
(23:00:25) Thidin shakes her head "I have heard things of Jacula, none good. But as for a Diaboli with dreadlocks, it does sound like someone I know. Maybe Jacula hurt him in some way."
(23:01:22) Mogweh stares at Thidin flatly for a second then nods pleasantly.
(23:01:29) Samcat perks up his ears 'What have you heard? i know very little of him myself, he must be a good man though'
(23:02:11) Mogweh looks at Thidin and waits for a response, touching the scar at his throat as he does.
(23:03:08) Thidin shakes her head "I know that this Jacula has hurt people. I have heard nothing good, yet I have heard little."
(23:04:34) Samcat seems suprised 'Wait.. but.. He is a bad man? but Mellas.. what does this mean?' he looks to Mogweh with a questioning expression
(23:05:05) Mogweh shrugs,'Good, bad it's all just your point of view.'
(23:07:01) Thidin nods "I myself do not have a good past so I know many criminals and the one you speak of is a thief. I know Jacula had a ransom upon him so maybe the thieves went to collect the random. Thieves also do not heard when ransoms are taken down or claimed already."
(23:07:02) Samcat seems confused as he looks over his shoulder with a deep sight 'Nothing makes sense anymore.. But i'm going to get to the bottom of this!'
(23:08:28) Samcat looks down into his lap again 'Jacula is a.. Simple thief?'
(23:08:37) Thidin shakes her head "Sam that wouldn't be a good Idea"
(23:08:46) Mogweh smiles,'Well that's what makes life so interesting: making sense out of all this' he says holding his arms out to the city.
(23:09:22) Samcat looks up at Thidin with a firm expression 'Why is that?'
(23:10:11) Thidin says: It is very dangerous to get in the way of thieves. Worse to get in the way of rouges."
(23:11:53) Samcat crawls backwards on the ledge 'Rouges? Do you know these people?' he says suspiciously
(23:13:18) Mogweh says to Samcat,'No offence, but you don't look cut out for trouble. Maybe she's right, you should just let it pass and accept it for the best dinner party tale you have to tell'
(23:15:19) Samcat gets down from the ledge supporting himself against his crutch 'Dont judge a book by it's cover!' he exclaims firmly hiding the hurtful impact of Mogwehs comment 'I will get to the bottom of this, Xiosia guides my path.'
(23:15:22) >Samcat Silka stands up.
(23:15:26) Thidin frowns "Yes. My name is Thidin Peloosey. Many years ago I was an 'original' rouge as they call them. Like I said my past is very shady. Along with the other five one was caught, our boss, and one turned in, me. So yes, I know much about this and trust me, rouges are wise, and sneaky."
(23:16:39) Mogweh shrugs,'maybe a path to Dakruu embrace. Best to have your eyes open Sam, that's all I'm saying'
(23:17:40) Samcat frowns at Thidins words 'Rouges are criminals who only looks out for themselves. I will rally people who are good at heart to get to the bottom of this, people who believe in justice!' he slowly limps towards the stairs as he keeps his gaze on Thidin
(23:18:40) Samcat shoots Mogweh a sad look 'That hurt tabei, yet your doubt in me is misplaced.. You will see, you will all see!'
(23:19:17) Thidin shakes her head "Sam, you will not be able to do anything to your leg is healed at least. Is it broken?"
(23:19:24) Tinwei ignores what is going on and bounces on her feet in place. " 'scuse me Mistas Fuzzy and Miss Fuzzy!"
(23:19:43) Thidin looks at Tinwei "Yes?"
(23:19:48) Mogweh smiles Tinwei,'How you doing kid? Better?'
(23:20:21) Tinwei says: I wants ta go ova there...but ya in tha way.
(23:20:27) Samcat shakes his head at Thidin 'Xiosia will guide my path, i am tougher than i look' he says, knowing it to be a lie
(23:20:37) Tinwei points to the table before looking at Mogweh. "I'm good Mista Fuzzy!"
(23:20:45) Thidin smiles to Tinwei and moves out of the way "Oh sorry."
(23:20:50) Samcat steps back giving Tinwei some room
(23:21:13) Tinwei squeaks happily before skipping over to the chairs and table
(23:21:18) Mogweh smiles,'glad to hear it, look after yourself kid' watching her pass
(23:21:25) >Tinwei Havefor takes a seat.
(23:21:57) Thidin looks to Samcat "Let me help you, at least with your leg."
(23:22:25) Samcat limps towards the stairs looking over his shoulder at Thidin and Mogweh 'i don't need you charity!'' he says, seemingly upset
(23:23:01) Samcat carefully takes one step at the time, trying to keep his balance
(23:23:04) Thidin says: I know the name of the thieve sir!
(23:23:23) Mogweh whispers,'Ardeth?'
(23:23:30) Samcat stops in his tracks 'What?'
(23:24:48) Thidin looks to Mogweh "I do not know that name, but I do know of the diaboli you described. He is a greedy thieve."
(23:24:50) Samcat slowly manages to get himself up the steps.
(23:25:35) Mogweh looks at Thidin intently,'Name him, if you dare'
(23:26:40) Samcat looks to Mogweh '"Ardath", who is this man?'
(23:27:06) Thidin sighs "If I tell you, you two will go running off to go kill him like fools."
(23:27:34) Mogweh laughs,'me? Kill him? I don't think so'
(23:27:40) Samcat shakes his head 'No, please tell me everything you know tabei'
(23:28:16) Mogweh goes to look over the edge of the roof
(23:28:52) Thidin looks to Samcat "If you agree to let me help you."
(23:29:35) Mogweh gives Samcat a brief look, maybe indicating caution.
(23:29:53) Samcat seems vaguely interested in the idea 'Fine, I'll let you help me. Now what is his name?'
(23:30:04) Thidin smiles
(23:31:15) Samcat feels a strange tension in hair as he looks over at Mogweh
(23:31:22) Thidin says: His name is Rigwyn, a known criminal. I heard he used to capture innocent people who drifted by or into the swears, capture them and drag them of to be sold as slaves. Looks like Jacula might have been a random victim.
(23:33:31) Samcat memorizes the name as he takes a step back 'Then i must find this Rigwyn.' he says with a somewhat scared expression
(23:34:40) Thidin says: It will not be hard to find him, but very hard to capture him.
(23:34:40) Mogweh looks at Samcat and says,'Rigwyn is a killer. Not a rouge killer, he is a very gifted killer. If you seek him out, he will kill you.'
(23:35:49) Samcat swallows the lump in his throat 'Where.. Where can i find him? i demand to know.'
(23:36:54) Mogweh shrugs,'Well if Thidin knows your name then chances are many people do. Don't worry he's real thorough, he'll probably find you.'
(23:38:00) Thidin nods "Like I said, you need to heal first or you have no chance."
(23:38:55) Samcat looks over at Thidin, agitation bubbling up within him 'You know more than you say, don't you? for all i know you are still a rogue yourself!'
(23:39:58) Thidin shakes her head and growls as it starts to rain "I just know Shangshi went to stop him... or try and he couldn't."
(23:40:59) Samcat suddenly slips as the wet roof applies no friction to his crutch, he tumbles down the stairs with a shout
(23:41:15) >Samcat Silka takes a seat.
(23:41:31) Mogweh calls,'Sam are you ok?'
(23:42:01) Samcat hits the back of his head against the ledge with a loud crack, he falls to the ground. Breathing heavily.
(23:42:21) Mogweh jumps down and casts a life infusion on the injured Samcat
(23:42:43) Thidin runs down to help
(23:43:08) Samcat gasps for air, the heavy downpour caressing his face. he does not appear to be moving.
(23:43:33) Mogweh says gently,'come on lets get you up'
(23:44:07) Thidin shakes her head "We have to get him inside, he needs help."
(23:44:15) Samcat shakes his head, obviously dizzy from the fall he sits up, rubbing the back of his head
(23:45:04) Mogweh nods and puts his arm round samcat's waist to help him up,'up you come'
(23:45:08) Samcat has a hollow expression on his face, the fall may have injured him severely.
(23:45:50) Samcat says nothing as he is lifted to his feet by Mogweh, dropping his crutch as he is lifted
(23:45:55) >Samcat Silka stands up.
(23:46:08) >Samcat Silka dropped a crutch
(23:46:17) Thidin says: Get him to the sanatorium!
(23:46:22) Mogweh carries the injured Samcat down into the tavern.
(23:46:42) Samcat burrows his face in Mogwehs chest as seems to pass out.
The world moves slowly, the intense pain in the back of Samcats head leaving him disoriented. The sound of swift steps can be heard beneath him, Mogweh holds him in his strong arms, he looks up at him with a weak smile on his lips. They arrive at the sanatorium shortly after, if only he would hold him a little longer.
(23:49:58) Mogweh puts samcat gently on the bed. The looking him over casts another life infusion.
(23:50:24) Samcat groans as his eyes flutter. He does not seem to react to the spell as he falls back on the bed
(23:50:26) >Samcat Silka takes a seat.
(23:50:56) Mogweh looks to Thidin, 'I think I can look after him here, do you want to find Dr Forita?, you know the city better than me'
(23:51:47) Thidin shakes her head "I don't know who that is."
(23:52:01) Samcat twitches slightly, the trauma to the back of his head may have resulted in a bleeding inside his skull.
(23:52:35) Mogweh says,'well you must know someone, you've been here long enough surely?'
(23:53:10) Mogweh places his hand gently on Samcats head and continues casting healing spells to try and revive him'
(23:53:49) Samcat rambles in his sleep 'Rigwyn.. Must find...' he still does not respond to Mogwehs spells, as he lays seemingly lifeless on the bed.
(23:54:07) Thidin shakes her head "No any healers."
(23:56:14) Mogweh mutters,'Shame he knock himself out, I was just going to tell him the other name.'
(23:56:52) Thidin tilts her head "He isn't reacting..."
(23:57:22) Mogweh nods in disbelief. Strange as I pulled out a dagger from someones back and healed them immediately.
(23:58:19) Samcat turns to his side, he opens his eyes slowly. Only to have them roll back into his skull again
(23:58:58) Thidin looks to Mogweh, "Go find help." she looks through her bag pulling out a potion
(00:00:00) Samcat struggles to open his eyes again, his gaze fixed on Thidins flower, a scary hollowness filling his eyes
(00:00:44) Mogweh shakes his head,'I don't think so. I have a duty to care this menki. Especially concidering who's involved.. He needs protection'
Mogweh caring for him. The words slowly repeat themselves. He had pretended that he didn't react to his spells, just so he could feel his touch once more. Yet his plan backfired as Thidin suggested some kind of operation, he begins to tremble. Wondering what horrors await him.
(00:04:11) Thidin takes out a small dagger and pours the potion carefully over it and onto the blanket on the bed. She then goes to make a small cut in Samcat's skull.
(00:05:21) Samcat twitches violently as the blade cuts into his skull.
(00:06:12) Mogweh watches with interest unaffected by the blood.
(00:06:41) Thidin makes the cut about a finger length, just big enough to let some blood drain, and takes out another vial of black liquid. She looks to Mogweh "I don't know... this might kill him...":
(00:07:26) Mogweh shrugs,'Kill or cure, what other chance doe he have. You're doing great'
(00:07:54) Thidin nods and goes to pour the liquid into Samcat's mouth.
(00:08:34) Samcat suddenly opens his eyes, he looks up at Thidin as he spits the liquid out, desperatly trying to free himself from Mogwehs hold
(00:09:09) Thidin frowns "Hold him down!"
(00:09:33) Mogweh takes a firm grip as Samcat struggles.
(00:10:02) Thidin shakes her head, looking through her bag "I don't have anymore left."
(00:10:30) Samcat groans, the warm feeling of blood flowing down his face causing him to fear for his life, he is held still as Mogweh grabs him again.
(00:11:19) Mogweh gently reasures samcat,'easy now, you've had a tough time of it.' then casts a life infusion for good measure.
(00:11:53) Thidin looks to Samcat, then to the vial "Only a little is left, not nearly enough to save him.... but maybe..."
(00:12:59) Samcat lays perfectly still, realizing that they are trying to help him, soothed by Mogwehs words.
(00:13:46) Thidin looks at the cut in Samcat's head she made and pours a tiny amount into it, not knowing what else to do.
(00:14:49) Mogweh smiles with admiration at Thidin's resourcefulness
(00:15:22) Samcat groans through gritted teeth, the pain growing increasingly unbearable.
(00:16:34) Thidin frowns "We can only wait..." she gets up to get some cloth and water..
(00:16:39) >Thidin Peloosey stands up.
(00:17:21) Thidin puts the water down on the table and waits
(00:17:31) >Thidin Peloosey dropped a Water Pouch.
(00:17:33) Mogweh writes out a small note. Then summons his pet Puk and sends him off.
(00:19:00) Samcat begins to cough violently, his body seems to spasm as a reslut of the liquid. He suddenly stops, breathing normally as his eyes remain closed.
(00:19:35) Mogweh takes out a cloth and wets it with some of the water and gently wipes Samcats face.
(00:20:10) Thidin pauses, then suddenly smiles "I think it worked..."
(00:20:51) Thidin looks at Samcat's leg "Do you know if it is broken?"
(00:21:03) Mogweh chuckles,'So that's what a menki has to do to get your interested huh kitty cat?' Throw himself down a flight of stairs and brain himself.'
(00:22:34) Samcat continues to breathe normally, seemingly unaware of everything around him.
(00:22:56) Thidin laughs and goes to unwrap Samcat's leg to look at it
(00:23:26) Mogweh smiles and says,'Finally!'
(00:25:32) Samcat coughs weakly now and then, his leg appears to be splintered and bandaged, a large slowly fading cut on it tells of where the bone might have pierced through the skin.
(00:27:43) Thidin smiles "Whoever did this did well." She bandages his leg back up with the splint tightly "There, now he shouldn't be able to move it."
(00:28:06) Thidin hops back on the bed, behind Samcat to look at the cut she made.
(00:29:42) Samcat grunts weakly as she hops onto the bed, he slowly tries to open his eyes. blood still flowing from the cut.
(00:31:33) Thidin takes the new bandages and goes to wrap his head "I say we stitch up the cut in a little bit. The blood is still draining."
(00:32:12) Mogweh watches the blood with interest, watching what Thidin does.
(00:34:39) Thidin gets up and looks at Mogweh "I'll be right back, I'm going to wash my hands."
(00:34:43) >Thidin Peloosey stands up.
(00:38:51) Mogweh turns to Thidin,'you know if Rigwyn hears of him, he's dead?'
(00:39:33) Samcat grabs a handull of the beds covering and groans loudly
(00:40:02) Thidin frowns looking at Samcat "Well how did he get hurt in the firstplace?"
(00:43:02) Mogweh replies,'got in Rigwyn and Ardeths way I suppose as they where beating Jacula and dragging him off. he then thumbs Samcat and says,'He's a little erm emotional so it's hard to get a straight answer with out the tears and hystrionics'
(00:44:43) Thidin nods "He might be."
(00:44:48) Samcat opens his eyes looking into the tents fabric ceiling 'Xiosia.. It was all a dream' he says weakly, obviously disoriented.
(00:45:02) Mogweh rolls his eyes
(00:45:49) Mogweh says,'come on princess, open wide and take a sip of water' as he offers the flask upto Samcats lips
(00:46:25) Samcat looks up at Mogweh as he drinks, 'What.. What is the meaning of this?'
(00:47:14) Mogweh looks down smiling,'just drink the water and relax. All this emotion will give you another turn.'
(00:48:21) Mogweh continues,'and thank Thidin here, she saved your life. Apparently you have an strange resistance to Crystal way magic.'
Samcat is spellbound by Mogwehs smile, making the pain caused by Thidin all worth while.
(00:48:31) Samcat glances over a Thidin, trailing his fingers over the cut in his skull 'What.. what did you do?'
(00:49:16) Thidin shrugs, looking for a stitching cut "No need to thank me."
(00:50:11) Samcat watches the blood on his fingers 'You.. You saved my life?' he stutters
(00:51:58) Thidin nods and walks back to them "Yes."
(00:53:48) Samcat carefully takes hold of Thidin's paw locking his eyes with her's 'Thank you.. I'm sorry that i doubted you' he says nervously.
(00:53:59) Mogweh smiles
(00:55:26) Thidin smiles "Thank you."
(00:56:31) Samcat closes his eyes again 'Thank you.. Both of you. I feel dizzy, i need to rest' he says with a slight cough in his voice
(00:56:55) Thidin nods
(00:57:59) Samcat leans to his side as he drifts into a slumber.
(00:58:29) Thidin looks to Mogweh "Can you protect him?"
Bliss and wonder, dreams of Mogweh's caring smile got him through the night. He was his knight in shining armor, Sam had never experienced a crush like this before. He awakens in one of the sanatoriums soft beds, rubbing his eyes idly, a headache serving as a memory from the night before. He finds a waterpouch standing on the nightstand nearby, Thidin must have left it there. He takes a sip ands looks around the tent "I need some fresh air" he says to himself.
He is overjoyed as Mogweh approaches, had he been protecting him through the night?
(22:28:38) >Mogweh Parduu greets Samcat Silka.
(22:30:17) Mogweh smiles,'Hey there, how you feeling?
(22:30:36) Samcat gives Mogweh a tight hug 'Mogweh, im so glad to see you tabei'
(22:31:06) Samcat rubs his head for a moment 'I feel better, a rest did me good. Though im still a bit dizzy'
(22:31:09) Mogweh says quickly,'okay enough of that we don't have long. Listen, things are not what they seem. If you are going down this road you have to listen to me'
(22:32:37) Samcat snaps to attention 'Y-yes, i understand'
(22:32:42) Mogweh continues not listening to Samcat,'Shangshi was behind the abduction or involved in the abduction of Jacula. I met a fellow, one of the people you saw abduct Jacula, I got him drunk and he let out that he - Ardeth is his name and Rigwyn and Shangshi were to abduct Jacula'
(22:34:12) Mogweh continues,'Thidin is Shangshi's - whatever she is doing to help you is for Shangshi and no other reason. That's why I wouldn't leave you yesterday - despite your injuries - I just can't trust her and neither should you. That doesn't mean we can't play along but be careful.'
(22:34:41) Samcat widens his eyes 'Shangshi? but.. He cared for me.. And Thidin, she saved my life!
(22:34:58) Mogweh finishes,'I risk my life telling you this, so if you values yours and mine, keep it to yourself.'
(22:35:28) Mogweh sighs,'Ever concidered you may be being used?'
(22:35:53) Samcat nods eagerly 'Yes, yes off course!' he says as his eyes dart towards the plazaa
(22:36:29) Mogweh shrugs, 'it's up to you. I can't be with you all the time, I just wanted to let you know this. So you are at least prepared'
(22:37:24) Mogweh watches Samcat for his reaction with a concerned look about him.
(22:37:49) Samcat tightens his fists 'Thank you tabei, i will not fail you' he says slowly
(22:39:11) Mogweh nods,'Look Sam, don't just barge in, Shangshi and Rigwyn are very, very dangerous, and very smart. They will try and confuse you. Mellas is the only one you can trust, if you can't trust me. She loves Jacula and will do anything to see him again.'
(22:39:39) Samcat looks around, weary of being followed due to what Mogweh just told him 'Do you think they will.. Come for me?'
(22:39:39) Mogweh smiles as Thidin approaches
(22:39:56) Thidin smiles to the both of them "Hello."
(22:40:07) Mogweh shakes his head,'Not with Me and Thidin here to look after you.''
(22:40:08) Samcat takes a step back as Thidin approaches 'Oh, hi there!' he says with a nervous smile
(22:40:21) Mogweh chuckles
(22:41:02) Mogweh says to Thidin,'Just been giving Sam a few of the facts of Hydlaa , I think I shook him up a little.'
(22:41:27) Thidin frowns and takes her traveling cloak and nods "Oh, right."
(22:41:31) Mogweh continues,'How are you thidin, and hows that farmer chap of yours?'
(22:41:42) Samcat nods to Mogweh nervously 'Yes, yes he did'
(22:42:14) Thidin looks down "Ah, lets not talk about him."
(22:42:42) Mogweh continues,'What was his name again, Nobyl - hope he lives up to his name.'
(22:42:49) Samcat looks down into the ground, rubbing his head.
(22:43:33) Mogweh pats Samcat on the back and gives him a grin.
(22:43:39) Thidin smiles and looks up "Ah, he does. Very much a gentlemen.... Sam do not rub your head like that."
(22:44:32) Mogweh replies,'Well I'm sure you deserve nothing less. Not a ferral old menki like me any roads' and he gives her a wink
(22:45:26) Samcat continue to scratch the cut in his head 'It's just o very itchy'
(22:46:47) Mogweh nods in samcats direction whilst speaking to Thidin,'What do you say Doc, do you think you better take another look?'
(22:46:56) Thidin smiles "I am actually.... well was, married to him.... Sam if you keep doing that you will cause it to open up again."
(22:47:11) Thidin sighs and nods
(22:47:55) Samcat seems a bit nervous as Thidin approaches him but tries to keep himself calm.
(22:48:03) Mogweh chuckles to himself as if he just worked something out.
(22:48:22) Thidin looks at Samcat's head "Let me see.."
(22:49:38) Thidin goes to turn Samcat slightly, to have a better look
(22:50:28) Samcat seems to breathing faster as Thidin has a look at the cut, looking over his shoulder at Mogweh from time to time.
(22:50:42) Mogweh says,'You married to a nice farmer huh, I just can't see it. I mean not that you're not nice, but you stike me the kinda girl who likes a bit more adventure than palnning crops and the like..'
(22:52:00) Thidin smiles stepping back "When I was young and foolish, I did want that but not anymore.... Your healing well, it is just irratable because it is on your head."
(22:52:43) Samcat nods to Thidin slowly before looking down into the ground again
A breif discussion follows. Samcat can't help to keep his distance from Thidin, who is this enki, and what is her interest in him? she finally excuses herself and makes for the plazaa, Samcat is relieved to be left alone with Mogweh again.
(23:03:50) Thidin looks to Samcat and nods "None the problem. I told you I wasn't evil." she smiles and turn around "Farewell for now."
(23:04:17) Samcat shivers sightly to himself as he turn back to Mogweh
(23:04:44) Mogweh looks after Thidin as she leaves,'Maybe not evil, but she is controlled by Shangshi.'
(23:05:54) Mogweh looks over at Samcat,'You did well, not easy trying to play it cool after all I just laid on you. So what's you first move going to be?'
(23:07:31) Samcat seems to ponder for a bit, yet he come up short 'I'm not sure.. I suppose i should rally strong good people to capture these evil men. what would you do tabei?'
(23:09:34) Mogweh turns and looks in the direction of the plaza and he replies,'I look after Mellas, as always. She's a good kid, one of the truely good people in this stinking mess. '
(23:10:28) Mogweh looks over at Samcat and says,'You got a pet? A groffel for messages?' then he whispers something into his hand and Puk appears.
(23:11:14) Samcat nods in response 'Mellas is a good person.. Do you "like" her?' he says casually, hiding the true intent of the question. 'No, sadly i do not have one of those'
(23:11:32) Mogweh bends down at the hyperactive and affectionate Puk giving him lots of fus and scratching behind his ears.
(23:12:06) Mogweh then whispers to Puk and his scampers off.
(23:15:07) Samcat looks down into the ground again as Mogweh diden't answer his question about Mellas.
(23:16:02) Mogweh smiles and says,'Well unless you have any further questions for me...'
(23:16:55) Samcat asks casually again 'Do you "like" Mellas?' putting much emphasis on the word "like"
(23:19:59) Mogweh replies unconsiously touching the scar at his throat,'Of course I like Mellas who wouldn't, she does attract a lot of bad people, I guess that's what happens when you are so pure and good. Bad guys just use you to feel good about themselfves or to feel good themselves ' even if it is just for a while.' That's what I do, I protect her from the bad guys', he chuckles
(23:22:08) Samcat nods slowly a he seems to contemplate for a minute 'maybe you would be better for her than this Jacula?' he says softly
(23:24:48) Mogweh whispers in his ear 'Look don't worry about who likes who, just remember what I said, and DON'T underestimate Shangshi, he knows that Mellas and I am suspicious of him and will be very cunning to find out what you know. Listen to what he suggests and ask "why". I can't help you more than that I'm afraid. However any advice you need Mel and I will help you with.'
(23:26:15) Mogweh says: 'and be careful when you speak, there are more spies in this city than rats'
(23:28:46) Samcat nods and gives Mogweh another hug 'Thank you, i will remember that'
(23:31:01) Mogweh says one final thing,'If you can't find me or Mellas or If Mellas or I are in danger and you need help. Look up a friend of mine who works with me at the Red Cyrstal Den, his name if Jonoth Shyemlye. He's a good Menki and he will know what to do. He's normally at the RCD, the tavern, the Forge or the arena. '
(23:32:14) Mogweh chuckles,'quite a lot to take in huh. Just like me when I arrived into Hydlaa.' his hand unconsiously touches his scar again as he says this.
(23:33:06) Samcat eyes Mogwehs scar 'mind if i asked you what happened?'
(23:34:25) Mogweh chuckles,'a mistake I am trying to help you avoid: tackling the wrong people in the wrong place at the wrong time. Fortune doesn't favour the brave, not in Hydlaa, it get your throat cut. It favours the smart.'
(23:35:27) Mogweh nods and turns to leave,'Be smart Sam, and good luck. May Xiosia light you path''
(23:35:30) Samcat nods and swallows the lum in his throat.
(23:35:40) Samcat says: 'Xiosia bless you my friend'
(( Im loving this rp. Thanks to Thidin, Mogweh and Jacula himself for making it possible :) ))
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{Hehe sorry I budged in on your RP! I was trying to get somewhere nice to go afk :)}
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[Mogweh walks up to the boards
He spots a few new entries and reads......oh?...OH....OOOOOH!
Then he shrugs,'Fenkis love me..Menkis love me...I love me' he chuckles and wanders off singing: "I'm just a love machine / And I won't work for nobody but you, / I'm just a love machine, / A huggin', kissin' fiend." ]
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Ardeth had searched for days and nights. His task was clear, yet it's deceptive traits was disturbing to him. "Fail me again.. And you will know what it is to truly suffer". The strangers words had haunted him day and night. It was another clear day in Hydlaa, A nolthrir standing in the middle of the plazaa caught his eye as he made his way through the wretched city. Her features matched the description given to him.. His task was clear.
Ardeth clears his throat as he approaches Mellas
Mellas looks up at Ardeth as she takes a seat by the fountain. 'Can I help you?'
Mellas Fenixxes takes a seat.
Ardeth shrugs as he spits into the fountain 'Not'me missy.. Whats'ye name?'
Mellas makes a face as the ylian spits into the clear water and gives the man a look. 'Searching for someone?'
Ardeth takes a seat next to Mellas 'I'seek tha'person missing a phoenix' he says with a hollow expression.
Ardeth Angstom takes a seat.
Ardeth rubs the place where his right ear used to be as he watches his reflection in the water, he looks up at Mellas, searching for her reaction.
Mellas's hazel eyes widen and she sits up straight. Giving Ardeth a suspicious frown she speaks carefully. 'Then you have found who you are looking for. What do you know?'
Mellas keeps her eyes focused on the other, trying to calculate his true intent.
Ardeth does not seem to react as Mellas answers 'Walk'ith me Mellas' he says coldly as he gets to his feet.
Ardeth Angstom stands up.
Ardeth tightens his fist as he contemplates over his task.
Mellas watches Ardeth stand up, taking a moment to think about the his cold order. But alas, what did she have to lose? 'Very well,' she says softly as she gets up. 'Lead the way.'
Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
Ardeth leads Mellas to the gazebo next to the laanx temple. He had learned to be weary of onlookers. One must always hide in shadow, that was the code he had sworn, yet had failed to follow so far.
Mellas hesitantly enters the gazebo, flashing the ylian a curious look. 'What is this?'
Ardeth tries to recall the instructions 'Eerr.. listen'ere. What would ye say if i told ye.. I'knew a woman once, she'had a pretty green'ribbon in her hair.. Would'ye fear for this woman?' he says coldly
Ardeth watches Mellas reaction intently
Mellas swallows, unconsciously taking a step back as her thoughts are racing. 'No..' she answers after a while. 'No, why should I fear someone I know nothing about?'
Ardeth frowns slightly as she takes a step back, he reaches into his pack. Handing her a note 'Take this'ere'
Mellas gingerly moves forward again to accept the note from Ardeth's hand. She gives him a last careful glance before reading it through.
Ardeth gave Mellas a book called "Blood stained note".
Ardeth scratches his head as he attempts to alter his voice 'Choose your priorities well.. For that is the only way you will see your phoenix again'
Ardeth coughs, as he is attempting to alter his voice
Mellas's face turns deadly pale, the note shivering in her hands when she finished. 'No...' she whispers ever so softly, her eyes brimming with tears. 'W- who are you?'
Mellas tries to say more, but her own voice doesn't seem to listen to her. She leans back against the railing, staring blankly at the blood-stained note as she clenches it in her hand.
Ardeth grunts as he throws a severed finger to the floor 'I am nobody, i wish you good luck.. Mellas' he says coldly
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"Ardeth grunts as he throws a severed finger to the floor"
Ardeth points at the finger 'Whatever task is at hand.. Surely should be ignored for this one. no?'
Ardeth coughs again, having trouble as he tries to talk fluently.
Mellas jumps back at the sight of the finger, gasping with shock and fear. Averting her gaze quickly, she closes her eyes and doesn't respond to Ardeth's question.
Ardeth leaves the gazebo with a hollow expression
One down.. two to go. Ardeth had two more notes carefully tucked in his satchel, when he had finished the task maybe he could start a new life far away from this madness? he would not let his thirst for tria blind him again, the torture he has endured was indeed horrid yet strangely humbeling in a way.
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[ That note was one of the most unexpected and scary things I've ever read xD ;D
Thanks for the RP Cavi, Mogweh, Samcat and all the others! ]
After the blood-stained note was delivered to her, Mellas slid down to the gazebo's floor, miserable. She frantically tried to clear her mind and think through her options.. but it was hopeless... She knew there was only one thing she could do, there never were any options after all.
She roams the city for a while, trying to calm down her fast-beating heart and searching for a waterproof plan.
When she finds one, she swiftly undertakes action and scribbles a note as neatly and controlled as she can manage, attaching it to her ever joyful familiar. With a simple whisper, she sends the groffel away... the first step has been taken.
(15:15:23) [Tell] Mellas's pet Fesynx lands beside your feet, playfully nibbling on your shoes after dropping a small note: "I will help you... please meet me at your favorite spot."
It doesn't take long for Mogweh to arrive, and she changes her attitude accordingly, slowly accepting the plan in the back of her mind.
(15:16:35) Mellas smiles softly when she spots Mogweh. 'I have a plan, please, let's go up.' She gestures to the mountain beside them.
(15:16:56) Mellas looks around nervously, hoping there's no one to hear them.
(15:17:14) Mogweh smiles at Mellas warmly,'Hello, how are you?' he asks cautiously whilst giving the Nolthrir a routine injury check with his eyes.
(15:18:47) Mogweh smiles, 'Just sent Fesynx on his way with a small snack.'
(15:19:16) Mellas follows Mogweh's look over her old injuries. 'I guess I can't complain, the most recent wound wasn't too bad.' she says, edging closer to the mountain. 'Thanks, Fesynx will be very happy!'
(15:19:41) Mogweh follows her.
In an attempt to have Mogweh's consent to her plan, she asks him a question with a different meaning than the menki realizes. The moment he confirms, the last chain in her train of thought had been secured - she would do this.
(15:21:40) Mellas moves over to a spot that gives - according to her - the best look over the plaza. 'I... I - eh...' she starts quietly. 'I will have to.. don't I?' she asks Mogweh.
(15:22:25) Mogweh stops and looks out over the city and smiles, 'Hmmm? Yes of course you do.' he purrs gently.
(15:23:19) Mellas turns and moves a bit closer to Mogweh. 'I'm frightened,' she admits. ' I could ruin everything, and I still haven't seen Jacula.'
(15:24:58) Mogweh looks at her lovingly,'You will do very well, you always do, it's in you, this creativity. I see it, you have a plan, tell me.'
(15:26:03) Mellas gives the plaza one last look before she nods. 'I... I'm afraid I do. But they could see us up here from the plaza.' She almost sounds paranoid. 'Follow me, I want no one to hear.'
(15:26:25) Mogweh nods, 'sensible'
Samcat suddenly interrupts Mellas' plan. Shifting a bit nervously she brings her usual warm side forward, managing to guide limping menki back down the hill with a task to find Merivo. 'Merivo... he's a good friend of mine, he wishes to help in finding Jacula too,' she says with a smile. And so the menki departs, leaving Mellas exhaling with relief.
She can continue... but not here. Oh no, just a little further...
(16:24:25) Mellas checks the area and gestures for Mogweh to follow her. 'This way.'
(16:25:53) Mellas points at the dwarf standing by Kada El's. 'Do you see him?'
(16:26:57) Mogweh looks down to the tavern, swaying on his feet slightly before taking a step from the edge,'Yes, I see him..and Kellic and Sam'
(16:28:18) Mellas takes a step closer to the edge, shivering a little. 'Yes, that red-haired dwarf right there. Look closely...'
(16:29:08) Mogweh nods then looks to Mellas, 'and your plan?'
(16:30:47) Mellas sways a bit on the edge, waving her arms about not to fall when a sudden strong wind catches her. 'Whoa! Well...'
(16:32:03) Mogweh nods whispering,'Brilliant Mellas, I'd never have thought of that. So you know this dwarf, he trusts you?'
(16:32:51) Mellas blushes, reaching out for Mogweh as she glances below with fear. 'Yes.'
(16:34:02) Mogweh takes Mellas' arm and puts his around her, holding her safe.
(16:36:30) Mellas suddenly aims a kick at Mogweh's knee with her foot, tightening her hold on the menki with both hands as she leans backwards with all her weight, trying to drag him over the edge, together with her.
(16:39:25) Mogweh takes hold of the Nolthrir then suddenly feels the blow to his leg. As it gives way he falls in the direction of Mellas' body, holding on to her tightly, trying to steady himself as they descend...
The fall is long, yet ends far too quickly as they smash onto the cold stone floor.
There was reasoning in her technique. She wanted to feel the pain of her actions, punishing herself along and feeling the result in her broken bones. She did what she had to do, she murdered Mogweh intentionally, managing to keep herself alive. His death was swift, and not too messy. Strangely, there's a little bit of comfort in that...
(16:42:31) [Tell] Mellas watches Mogweh's dead body vanish before her eyes. Her body battered and broken from the fall, she just lays back against the hill and lets the tears fall. 'I did it...' she whispers. 'Now let my lover live...'
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[it's like a medieval fantasy sitcom ;D]
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-((Whoah! I did not see that coming :o so Sam was tricked by Mellas and she then murdered Mogweh. These twist and turns are just brilliant, I fear for what might happen to poor Sam though :surrender:))-
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I did not see that coming
I did, but not by mellas ;D
I hope this gets more confusing and twisted before the end :devil: I'll do my best to help
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{bum Bum BUUUUMMM!
I like twists :D can't wait to see what Mellas will do!}
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((I turned some of the logs into text for the sake of clarity. (the word "meshaal" in the note means death in enkidukai) this was great RP, but so very cruel! poor Sam :'())
Samcat had spent another wet night in kada-els tavern, depressed due to the fact that he didn't have the guts to admit his love for Mogweh, unaware that he was being watched. After having a few too many beers he staggered up the spiral stairs to get some sleep. Allelia had been kind enough to lend him a room for the night.
A shadow followed him quietly, waiting outside until the vague sounds of the sleeping menki could be heard through the paper thin walls. The shadow slowly opened the door, lurking in the darkness of the room as he stood over Samcat, watching him sleep. He carefully tucked a sealed letter into his pocket, leaving a flask standing on the nightstand nearby. Steps could be heard on the creaking floor below, upon which the shadow departed without a sound.
It was a new day, Samcat slowly rubbed his eyes, the hangover reminding him of last night. He sat up in the bed as he looked around the room, it seemed to be as neat and tidy as he had left it. He looked over at the nightstand finding a flask
of what to him appeared to be liquor "I must have brought one for the road" he said with a slight chuckle. He unscrewed it's top and brought it to his nose, the awful smell exuding from the flask making him light headed, he gasped for air as he put the bottle down. "What was i drinking last night?"
He went through his pockets finding a letter with a intricate wax seal. He cut open the letter with his claw, squinting to make out the small writing.
Sam. A menki good and pure
Filled with good intentions
Know this you of light
your darkest task await
Mogweh Parduu
Your friend and maybe more
Is to be brought into the sewer
the flask of sedative will help you in this task
left upon the nightstand
for if you do not
our dear friend meshaal*
is to visit your beloved mother
Hurry now, and seal his fate
For time is of an essence
soon it's too late
Sadmcat was shocked, he dropped the note to the floor as he curled up into a ball "no.. No it can't be' he tried to convince himself as tears began to fall down his cheeks. He would have to choose, and he knew he didn't have much time. Crushed he limped towards the plazaa, in search of Mogweh. Trying to hide his dilemma from the crowd which had gathered there for whatever reason. Soon enough a cloaked figure approached him, catching him off guard.
Samcat looks up at the cloaked figure with some concern 'Errhm.. Greetings'
Mogweh whispers through his cloak, 'Sam it's me Mogweh'
Samcat perka up his ears as he whispers back 'Oh! what's with the cloak?'
Mogweh gestures for Sam to follow him and sets off without waiting for response.
Mogweh leads him to a remote location on a mountain looking out over Hydlaa, the long walk causing Samcat pain in his injured leg. Mogweh finally stops.
Mogweh says: how are you Sam?
Samcat pants, the climb causing a ache in his leg
Mogweh nods from beneath his hood.
Samcat seems surprised at the question 'I'm okay, though I'm worried about you and Mellas'
Samcat looks out over the city as he swallows the lump in his throat
Mogweh spits,'Mellas! She...betrayed me. I'm finished with her. I can't see any way forward. She's chosen a dark path that i can't follow.'
Samcat gasps 'W-what, what do you mean?'
Mogweh replies,'She threw me off the mountain, just over there, and he points over towards the mountain point near the tavern
Samcat turns pale as he looks down 'Oh.. Mellas... No..' he says as he looks into the ground, a tear falling down his cheek.
Mogweh continues,'she received this note threatening Jacula's life. if I she did not kill me. It said I was a snake and poisoning her using her good nature against her ..' at this he laughs
Mogweh continues,'do you know how I met Jacula sam?'
Samcat gulps as he looks up at Mogweh 'No... How?' he stutters
Mogweh points to the scar at his throat, he cut my throat and held me down while I bled to death.
Samcat looks petrified as he takes a deep breath 'Xiosia.. Oh no.. All this time i thought he was a good man!'
Mogweh sighs,'I didn't want revenge, I just wanted to help him. He had apparently been victim of some cursed artifact. I searched with Mellas for weeks, getting involved with Shangshi putting my life at risk. And how does she repay me? by killing me like her demon lover'
Samcat dries his eyes with his sleeve 'I am to meet a man wishing to help, to put this criminals to justice! he said he would be in the tavern shortly, could you join me?' he looks down at his feet again 'I don't have the way with words that you do'
Mogweh replies,'what's his name?Have you met him already or will this be the first time?
Samcat looks down at the tavern 'I have met him a few times, yet i do not know his name. Please join me' he says as he begins to limp towards the mountain ramp, gesturing Mogweh to follow
Mogweh says cooly,'was he a rough sounding fellow?'
Samcat shakes his head 'No, he was klyros. And very friendly too'
Mogweh says,'I'll come but cloaked and alone, just to listen'
Samcat nods 'alright'
The two make their way to the tavern, which appears to be empty.
Samcat gestures to Mogweh 'He does not seem to be here yet, can i buy you a drink while we wait?' he whispers
Mogweh whispers 'ignore me sam'
Mogweh Parduu takes a seat.
Samcat taps the counter of the bar nervously as he looks around, he grabs a mug and takes out a small flask from his vest, carefully pouring it into the mug.
Samcat stirs around the mugs content with his finger, carefully wiping it against his pants as he walks up to Mogweh.
Mogweh takes a sip of beer from beneath the hood of his robe.
Samcat suddenly splashes the content of the mug into Mogwehs hood, the liquid being a strong sedative with a awful smell.
Kaisa Tuulod stands up.
Kaisa hears the commotion and looks up
Mogweh shifts out of the way as the sedative splashes across his hood. Quickly he throws the cloak off and gets to his feet.
Mogweh Parduu stands up.
Mogweh glares at Sam as two dagger slide into his hands
Samcat takes out the flask, splashing the remaining content of it towards Mogwehs face.
Kaisa says: Let`s have no violence here, gents.
Mogweh side steps the flask and drives a dagger towards Sam's shoulder
Kaisa clicks her tongue irritatedly
Shangshi glairs at Mogweh "What are you doing!"
Samcat screams as the dagger burrows into his shoulder 'I'm so sorry.. they have my mother...' he cringes
Samcat drops the flask and staggers towards the railing
Mogweh turns the dagger and says,'keep talking..'
Kaisa steps between the two, "Let`s take this outside, eh?"
Shangshi walks over and rests his hands on a chair ready to swing at Mogweh.
Mogweh eyes kaisa and holding Sam by one shoulder and the dagger in the other he attempts to march Sam from the tavern
Samcat has no choice but to obey as he is marched out by Mogweh
Rigwyn says: Boys, take this into the sewers. There are guards right over here.
Rigwyn says: Be smart.
Mogweh pushes Samcat up against the wall and growls,'Who's man are you? who do you work for?'
Samcat grits his teeth as he looks to Rigwyn, then up at Mogweh
Shangshi looks over at Jefecra "Won't be long before they've had enough of you two."
Rigwyn pokes Mogweh "Psst .. hey .. Be careful" and then nods his head towards Jefecra
Kaisa says: How about we get that injury seen to at the sanatorium, eh?
(12:35:51) Mogweh pushes sam toward the Sewer entrance and whispers,'walk nice and easy if you value your life..'
Mogweh leads Samcat into the sewer entrance by the tavern, followed by Kasia, Rigwyn and Shangshi.
Kaisa shrugs, "Or not."
Mogweh says: speak
Kaisa Tuulod takes a seat.
Samcat looks over at Rigwyn and Shangshi desperately
Shangshi stares at Mogweh "Don't worrie sam."
Samcat turns pale as blood spews out of his shoulder 'I.. i had no choice
Kaisa Tuulod stands up.
Mogweh looks on impassively
Rigwyn looks at Samcat carefully and then at Mogweh
Samcat attempts to lunge himself down the ladder
Samcat falls down into the sewage below with a splash
Kaisa hops down after Samcat
Shangshi looks at Samcat for a moment the looks back snapping at Mogweh "Why are you doing this."
Kaisa draws a pair of exceedingly sharp-looking daggers.
Kaisa says: Don`t move.
Samcat rubs his leg as he sits down in the sewage as he begins to cry 'They will kill her.. Mom..'
Samcat Silka takes a seat.
Shangshi steps to the edge looking down at Samcat.
Kaisa says: Well, you can`t run on that leg.
Kaisa looks up the ladder, frowning
Mogweh says,'He tried to splash some sort of chemical in my face and I think if you listen you will understand his motivation"
Mogweh steps back
Kaisa looks down at Samcat, "You didn`t just splash him cause he was looking sleepy, eh? What was that?"
Mogweh says,'sorry Rig double crosses all round, being left no outs here'
Shangshi scowls looking between Samcat and Mogweh.
Samcat continues to cry into his paws, not saying anything as a response
Kaisa mutters to herself, "What in Dakkru`s dark crack going on here."
Shangshi turns his attention to Mogweh and Rigwyn and then silently slips down the ladder.
Shangshi says: You ok Samcat?
Kaisa looks to Shangshi, "I take it you have a better idea of what`s going on here?"
Mogweh looks at Rigwyn carefully then down to Kaisa,'I'm not leaving her down there'
Samcat looks up at Shangshi with tear filled eyes 'Mogweh.. He tried to.. k-kill me' he stutters
Samcat grabs his shoulder again as he twists in agony
Samcat tries to get back up to his feet with the aid of his crutch
Samcat Silka stands up.
Kaisa steps back
Mogweh says,'I trusted you Sam but you are just like the rest weak. and you try and drug me? well good luck to you and your family. I guess Shangshi can help you, and I really really hope he does.' and he gives Samcat a malign Grin.
Mogweh looks over to Kaisa,'nothing more for you down here, safer up top." and he turns to leave.
Samcat looks up at Mogweh with tears in his eyes 'You don't understand.. My mother.. I love you' he whispers
Kaisa frowns about the group but moves past Samcat to climb the ladder
Samcat begins to limp away, trying to run into the depths of the sewer
Rigwyn looks at Samcat curiously and then at everyone else "What going on ? "
Kaisa says: Don`t ask me, Rig. Don` ask me.
Samcat runs with great effort until his leg cannot carry him anymore as nobody seems to follow him, he falls face down into the sewage. His sobs slowly fills the area as their echo bounce against the walls. He had failed, and he had betrayed both Mogweh and his mother. No pain could be greater than what he felt in his heart, yet his theory was to be put to the test..
A stranger slowly approaches Samcat, he stands before him as he coldly exclaims 'You failed Sam, and now you will reap the consequence of this'
Samcat screams, hoping somebody will hear him, he tries to swing his crutch against the strangers leg in fear of what might be in store for him.
The stranger grunts as the crutch slams against his shin with a crack, he rips it out of Samcats paws and throws it to his side before forcefully cupping his chin in his hand 'You have your mothers eyes Sam' he says calmly
Samcat's eye widen, he lets out a roar as he digs his clams into the strangers hand, he pulls it towards his mouth. Trying to sink his teeth into it.
The stranger pulls Samcat to his feet, taking a firm hold of his neck as he slams his face into the stone wall beside them.
Samcat lets out a disturbing plead as his face is crushed against the wall, he spits out a few teeth as his body turns limp 'Please.. Spare her.. Please!'
The stranger keeps hold of Samcats neck as he throws him to the ground, pressing him face down into the sewage, trying to drown him.
Samcat twitches as the sewage fills his mouth and nose. He gurgles the raw sewage, desperately trying to free himself as he is about to suffocate.
The stranger keeps him lying face down in the sewer until he stops twitching, he inspects the scratches on his hand with a frown before getting to his feet and swiftly walking away.
Samcat body floats in the sewage for a few minutes before it fades, Dakkru claiming a piece of him as he is sent to her realm.
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[NB There is a small part in the narrative which is missing from the above, where Rig asks Mog to leave the sewer with him to talk, which is why Mog says he won't leave Kaisa alone with Shangshi and Sam.
Where on Yliakum did all this heat come from? First the pond elf pulls the double cross, and now the crazy mixed up Menki. Somebody's real motivated to isolate Mogweh and try and make his life a living hell. But who? :devil:
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[ Melly chuckles. 'Evil bunch now, aren't we all? Given the right motivations.'
Poor Samcat though, that was heartbreaking! Imagine having to choose between family and lover...
Since I really suck at choosing I'd prolly kill myself instead, pity that method doesn't work too well in PS... unless you stay in DR.]
But who?
Hmmmm...
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[These logs are extremely graphic, so if you are squeamish or overly sensitive i recommend that you skip this entry. - Thank you!]
Ardeth continued his search for Rigwyn and Shangshi, he had asked a number of random people of their whereabouts, yet this method had got him nowhere so far. A tall female ynnwn caught his eye as she casually walked about the plazaa, he approached. Hoping she would impart him with the whereabouts of the dangerous men he wish he had never met.
Ardeth looks up at Kaerli 'Oi.. Would'ye happen to know where'i'can find Rigwyn?'
Kaerli says: Oh, I last saw him at the tavern sewer entrance, don't know wherehe is now.
Ardeth coughs slightly 'Thank's ye lass' before looking around the plazaa
Kaerli says: Sir, by the way, you wouldn't happen to know a skilled apothecary now, would you?
Kaerli says: Someone who's willing to keep his work confidential, as well.
Ardeth grunts, seemingly agitated by the question 'Tha't wench Elady'ight be able to help'ye.. Though'confidentiality.. i'wouldn't count on it'
Kaerli laughs slightly "First, she's a good friend of mine...second, she's not exactly who'd I call a wench..."
Ardeth spits to the ground as he shrugs 'Maybe'ye don't know a'wench when ye see one' He looks around the plaaza again, seemingly in search of someone 'Is'tha all?' he hisses
Kaerli says: Yes, that is all.
Ardeth walks away with a mocking grin on his lips
Kaerli says: Farewell sir.
Kaerli Stronwylle waves at Ardeth Angstom
Frustrated by the fact that he was back on square Ardeth decided to pay a visit to harnquist, the grizzled blacksmith would surely know something. As he closed in on the smithy he noticed a cloaked figure in the corner of his eye.
Ardeth observes the cloaked figure suspiciously
Rigwyn looks past the stairs noticing a familiar looking Yilian
Rigwyn lowers his handkerchief revealing part of his face for a moment
Ardeth walks up to the tree leaning against it as he spits to the ground, shooting the the cloaked man a slight nod
Rigwyn walks away seemingly uninterested
Ardeth follows the cloaked man from a far. The man stops in his tracks as he reaches the gazebo by the laanx temple. Ardeth approaches not knowing who is hidden under the cloak.
Ardeth gestures for the cloaked man to follow him as he bumps into his shoulder
Ardeth growls at the cloaked man 'Show'ye face'
Ardeth takes a few steps back as a precaution
Rigwyn looks at Ardeth "its rare that I see you around here. Makes me wonder what you might be up to." Rigwyn pulls the handkerchief from his helmet revealing his face.
Rigwyn says: Thrice the tria ?
Ardeth looks visibly frightened as Rigwyn reveals his face 'You..' he says, reaching for a knife tucked away in his vest
Rigwyn reaches for his glyph sack taking a step back "How bout we forget about that little incident eh ? For a small fee"
Ardeth cringes as he moves towards the exit slowly 'I'made a mistake'see.. An'd i was punished..' he says as he reveals the badly healed scar tissue where is ear used to be.
Rigwyn wrinkles his nose at the sight "I see .. your lucky that not all that was taken from you"
Ardeth nods as he looks through his brow with anger in his eyes 'I've learned me'lesson.. And'i gots a scroll for ye'
Rigwyn says: Can't buy much with a scroll. Let see.
Ardeth takes out a scroll from his pack, holding it up before Rigwyn 'But'first, Lay'down ye weapons, for civility'
Ardeth drops his knife to the floorboards as a sign of good faith
Ardeth Angstom dropped a Kitchen Knife.
Rigwyn watches Ardeth cautiously as he slowly kneads a glyph in his palm. He then holds both hands up with his knuckles facing Ardeth. The glyph pinched in his palm facing himself.
Rigwyn says: "Im unarmed"
Ardeth throws the sealed scroll to Rigwyn with a frown.
Rigwyn squats to pick up the scroll with his left hand keeping a steady stare.
Ardeth gave Rigwyn a book called "Intricate sealed scroll".
Ardeth shifts uncomfortably as a cold breeze enters the gazebo
Rigwyn opens the note and reads it careful not to expose the glyph. He looks up and then tucks it away.
The scroll reads:
"We will be cruel to those who fail us, and through our cruelty failure will be avoided. When our brethren find the disfigured and dismembered remains of those who have brought disgrace to our master, they will learn to avoid such failure."
If you are reading this the man before you has served his purpose, and others will learn from his failure.
Go forth Rigwyn, show your faith through cruelty.
Rigwyn says: "We have urgent work to do ! One of our brethren is in serious trouble !"
Ardeth spits to the ground 'Ye? who'ight tha'be?'
(20:04:19) Rigwyn looks at Ardeth with a serious expression "Are you ready to redeem yourself ? "
(20:04:40) Ardeth nods with a hollow expression
(20:05:23) Rigwyn says: Follow me ! no time to explain
Rigwyn darts off towards the north gate, Ardeth does his best to keep up his pace. They run swiftly down the path in the magic Forrest, Ardeth stopping to catch his breath.
Ardeth pants as he puts his hands on his knees 'Me'body wheren't made fo'running!'
Rigwyn says: "Quickly ! no time to waste ! This should have been dealt with days ago"
Ardeth looks around 'Where in'dakkru's dark-crack are'we going?'
They reach the coal mine on the outskirts of the magic Forrest after a few more minutes of running, Ardeth now completely exhausted stops to catch his breath.
Ardeth looks around with caution 'Oi.. what'is'this'ere?'
Rigwyn says: "We have a bother who runs a business over this way .. bet you didn't know he was one of us"
Rigwyn says: Listen .. out brother has a bit of a dilemma
Ardeth pants, exhausted from the run 'Ye?'
Rigwyn says: It seems he's been flappin his gums .. tellin folks things he shouldn't be tellin.
Rigwyn says: You know what he need to do to him .. right ?
Ardeth fidgets the handle of his knife 'Aye'let's hurry'
Ardeth unsheats his knifes as he armors himself with a horned helmet which he un-straps from his belt.
Rigwyn reaches into his sack and pulls out a battle hammer "Blades .. they 're just too quick"
Rigwyn says: Put the blades away .. I want this to go slowly.
Rigwyn says: Take this
Ardeth grunts 'Fair enough.'
Ardeth looks around the green fields, weary of onlookers.
Rigwyn drops his shield and then holds the battle hammer with two hands
Ardeth takes several steps back 'Oi, what are you doing?'
Rigwyn says: "Givin to ya .. here .. "
Rigwyn holds the hammer in front of himself.
Ardeth reaches out to grab the hammer from Rigwyn with a firm expression
Rigwyn swings the hammer back and begins to raise it
Ardeth jumps back as he unsheats his knifes again, just avoiding sure death from the hammer as it passes through the air, just before his face.
Rigwyn grunts as the hammer misses. Angered he looks up at Ardeth
Ardeth points ones of the knifes towards Rigwyn's face 'I've suffred'enough! leave'me be'
Rigwyn chages towards Ardeth - this time attempting to jab the handle of the hammer into his abdomen
Ardeth gasps for air due to the sudden attack, he stabs the knife in his right hand towards Rigwyns cheek, slashing the other towards his hands.
Rigwyn's cheek is sliced all the way from the jaw to the lip. It quivers and flaps dripping blood as he screams . With cold gaze he attempts to punch Ardeth in the face while holding the hammer in his clenched fist.
Ardeth smiles weakly as his knife cuts into Rigwyns cheek. The smile transcending in a grimace as Rigwyns fist connects with his nose with a loud crack, leaving blood spewing out of it 'Ye'bastard, I'll gut'ye good' he roars
Ardeth aims a kick towards Rigwins groin with his right leg
Rigwyn attempts to grab the Ardeth's foot as it nears his groin.
Ardeth is caught off balance as Rigwyn grabs his foot, he lunges towards him, attempting to get him to the ground.
Rigwyn jumps back holding Ardeth's foot firmly. He then attempts to twist it hard and fast
Ardeth falls to the ground as his foot is twisted with a snap. He crawls backwards as he raises his hands 'I'll give ye circles! just'let me walk, nobody'will ever'see me again!'
Ardeth Angstom takes a seat.
Rigwyn attempts to shout something back but its completely unintelligible. His jaw moves but the severed flash flaps about freely. Streams of blood and saliva splatter. Frustrated, Rigwyn swings the hammer again aiming it at Ardeth's leg.
Ardeth screams in anger as the hammer pummels his leg. he tries to get back to his feet, but fails.
Rigwyn gets closer to Ardeth, this time aiming the hammer at his thigh.
Ardeth cringes as his thigh is crushed under the hammer, he spits towards Rigwyns face as he roars 'Ye'are just a pawn. Don't'ye get it? we are being'used'
Rigwyn shouts "ehh Thhailuu..." but it sounds nothing like "You Failure!" . He raises the hammer again with a lustful zeal.
Ardeth grits his teeth as he grabs his thigh, dropping his knifes. He raises his arms as if protect himself as Rigwyn raises his hammer, giving him a pleading look.
Rigwyn's eyes widen with rage as the hammer reaches its peak. With a grunt he drives it downward aiming at Ardeth's shoulder.
Ardeth screams in agony as his shoulder is crushed from the forceful blow. He falls back in the grass as he pleads 'Please'ave mercy!'
Rigwyn slobbers blood and saliva as he tries in vain to say "Mercy is for the weak!" Again he raises the hammer high
Ardeth looks at the scar he cut in Rigwyns cheek with a weak grin 'Finish'me you filthy'dog' he cringes as he closes his eyes
Ardeth attempts to hide his pain from Rigwyn, since he considers showing pain is the same as being weak.
Rigwyn's widen again this time shifting towards Adeth's face. He clenches his teeth together and brings the hammer down aiming at Ardeth's arm.
Ardeth looks shocked as his arm is broken in half from the blow, he lets out a torturous scream as it falls back in the grass, twitching uncontrollably
Rigwyn stands up and walks to his sack which he dropped nearby. He drops the hammer and pulls out a fine bottle of Terevan wine.
Rigwyn turns towards Ardeth holding it up as if to offer a drink.
Ardeth reaches out with his healthy arm towards the bottle with a hollow expression, spitting on Rigwyns boots.
Rigwyn grasps the bottle by its neck and swings it at Ardeth's face attempting to smash the wide end. ""eersss" he says , though it sounds nothing like "Cheers"
Ardeth falls back as the bottle is crushed against his face, cutting it wide open. Blood begins to seep into the grass as he gasps for air 'Why?' he says weakly
Rigwyn says: "ooohh haildd" Rigwyn shouts as he takes the broken handle of the bottle and attempts to dig it into the side of Ardeth's neck. "Oooh hailed !"
Ardeth gurgles as the broken bottle digs into his flesh, his mouth begins to fill with blood.
Rigwyn reaches to his side for a healing potion. He then pours a little onto where the bottle cut him, and some more on his face.
Rigwyn then pulls off his right glove revealing a pair of prosthetic Enki shaped fingers with razor sharp claws
Ardeth spits as the potion is poured over him, he turns over on his stomach, desperately trying to crawls away from Rigwyn
Rigwyn attempts to grab Ardeth and cut his shirt open with his sharpened metallic claw.
Ardeth kicks back against Rigwyn's knee as the claw cuts into his shirt, not knowing what else to do.
Rigwyn frowns at Ardeth as his knee is struck. He winces in pain and then attempts to punch Ardeth in the curl of his lip.
Ardeth shifts to his side as Rigwyns fist connects with his jaw, rendering him unconscious.
Ardeth lays back in the grass as the bleeding from his neck seems to have stopped, his eyes transfixed with the setting azure sun.
Rigwyn cuts Ardeth's shirt open and then begins to carve something into his chest with his metallic claw.
Ardeth twitches frantically as the claw cuts into his flesh, a tear runs down his cheek as he is unable to fight back.
Rigwyn makes a half smile as he finishes his work. It reads "Hugs and kisses, Elady"
Ardeth shivers in torment as blood spews from the carved message 'Kill'me.. Make it stop!' he pleads as he begins to turn pale.
Rigwyn steps away for a moment and tosses a circle cutter on the ground. He then takes out a sharp sword and raises it
Rigwyn Setson dropped a Circle Cutter.
Rigwyn swings the sword hard at Ardeth's leg attempting to lob it off.
Ardeth glances at the circle cutter, turning paler by the second. He looks down at his leg as the sword cuts deep into his thigh, snapping the bone in half. He lets out another torturous scream. His pleads transcending into a death wish 'Kill'me, make it'stop!'
Rigwyn cuts off the remainder of the leg and then drops his sword. with his right had he reaches for another healing potion and pours it on Ardeth's stump attempting to heal it.
Ardeth screams again, hoping somebody will save him. The blood loss causing his vision to dim.
Ardeth digs his fingers into the dirt as the blood spewing out of his torso colors the grass beneath them red.
Rigwyn takes the sword once more, this time attempting to make a deep incision in Ardeth's side.
Ardeth begins to shake uncontrollably as the sword digs into his side, he gurgles loudly as blood begins to make it's way up his throat.
Rigwyn puts his sword away and picks up the leg. He then attempts to beat Ardeth to death with it. With each swing blood flies out in every direction. The leg makes a lame thud like sound as it connects.
Ardeth's screams are smothered by the blood spewing from his mouth, he is mercilessly pummeled as blood spatters all around, his eyes finally rolls back into his skull as he stops moving. Seemingly dead
Rigwyn grows frustrated as he contends with the awkwardness of the leg which flaps at the knee. He throws it to the side and then wanders off looking around.
Ardeth plays dead, hoping that Rigwyn will leave him be. Slowly fading due to the blood loss.
Rigwyn makes his way to the road. His face half torn apart and body soaked in bloody spatters. He runs off to hide somewhere while he tries to figure out what to do about his face.
Gasping for air Ardeth realizes that he is done for. He had payed the price and tasted the revenge of the blackflame, lured into a false sense of security by the stranger who had found him in Ojadeva. Death was imminent, and he slowly realized this. A ynnwn approached him, yet the blood loss had dimmed his vision to the point of not being able to make out a face.
Ardeth struggles for air, about to suffocate as blood makes it's way up his throat. He has been horribly disfigured as his right leg has been dismembered and a deep cut has been made into the side of his ribs, several of his limbs seems to have been crushed. there is a message carved into his chest reading 'Hugs and kisses Elady'
Elady kneels down and starts applying healing magic
Ardeth shivers from the brutal torture he has been put through. He tries to say something, yet his words are drowned in the blood spewing from his mouth.
Elady looks down at Ardeth frustrated at the fact she seems to be to late wondering who would do such a thing and leave such a message.
Elady says: First the menki in the red robes and now this..
Ardeth reaches out for Elady with the only limb who wasn't crushed, his right arm. He gives a pleading look as his eyes begin to flutter.
Elady looks at Ardeth " Actually it is better if you go to the death realm so you will be whole again. If I healed you you would not regain your lost limb.
Elady says: May we meet again when you have come back from the death realm so I know who did this to you.
Ardeth attempts to look down at the stump remaining of his leg, it's seems to have been healed already. He lowers his arm again, not having the strength to keep it up.
Ardeth slowly closes his eyes, as if beginning to let go.
Elady looks sad realizing she can't do any more to help.
Ardeth twitches one last time as his eyes close, his body slowly fades revealing the blood soaked grass beneath him.
[Thanks to Rigwyn for the rp. I guess Ardeth messed with the wrong crowd :surrender:]
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"Memories"
(13:22:08) Shangshi dumps Jacula at the base of the altar.
(13:22:23) Jacula remains unconscious, the icy ambiance of the room causing him to shiver. Knowing this is the one predicament he cannot escape..
Jacula laid face down, his cheek pressing against the cold base of the altar. Struggling to make out the outlines of the cloaked figures approaching. Instinctively he tries to turn around on his back, yet a boot pressed against neck kept him in his helpless state. His vision blurs, memories of past slowly reminding themselves as he drifts of into unconsciousness.
A small ynnwn boy sat on his knees outside the tavern, begging for tria from the by passers. His fragile frame was an result of starvation, his pleads pathetic and weakly. Hoping a single stranger would have mercy on him.
Ravirr and his entourage staggered out into the night, they had spent another day making sure the tavern was safe and secure.. Leaving no mug of ale to be stolen. 'Spare a tria sir menki?' the boy said, admiring the crowd of guards staggering out of the tavern. The menki laughed and his entourage joined in as they huddled around him. Ravirr kneeled down in front of him, his vile breath causing the boy to crawl backwards. He pressed himself against the wall as the menki reached for his purse, taking out a single tria and placing it on the filthy street in front of him. They boy reached out for it with eager fingers, only to have them grabbed by the menki. His claws dug deep into the boys hand as they laughed at him, mocking his pathetic existence.
"vaatholo.. How about you come with us and earn that tria?" The boy squinted his eyes to hide a tear, not having any say in the matter as he was hauled away towards the sewer by the drunken guards. They other beggar's had told him about the guards, "They drag children like yourself into the sewers, and the are never seen again!"
A foul stench filled Jacula's nostrils as he was forced into the darkness of the sewer. The guards laughed heartily as they dragged him through the filth. Finally stopping in their tracks, exchanging greetings with another crowd of off duty guards gathered around a camp fire. The drunken menki pointed to the boy with a malign grin "Our Dira vinkalor, little fighter" a roaring laughter rose from the crowd around the fire, inspecting the boy as they placed their bets. The sound of circles and octas thrown to a hide by the fire catching his attention.
They menki approached again, his dreadful breath cutting through the stench of the sewer 'I'm gonna wrap your fists now little inuin, we wouldn't want you breaking them" he says sarcastically, another laugh echoes through the passage as the menki takes hold of the boys hands. Wrapping them tightly with a dirty bandage.
The guards huddled around him again, this time in the outline of a circle. The boy shivered as they taunted him, frightened of what was to come. A little Lemur was pushed into the circle, his hands wrapped in a careless fashion. The menki walked into the middle as he jeered 'Vaatjhos, welcome to our little fight club. Now entertain us!" he dropped a pouch of tria to the ground before staggering back to his place in the outline "One hundred tria.. for the winner!" he announced as deafening chants and applauds followed.
The two boys looked at each other for a moment before staring with wide eyes at the pouch. Starvation and poverty had taken it's toll on both of them, yet that was not the only thing they had in common. both shared a burning will to live, if just for another day. The boys collided in a crash of skin and bone. The sewage splattering around them as they fought, the guards roaring wildly. Jacula threw his fists until the fire in his lungs prevented him from lifting his arms. Upon with the other boy fell back on the ground, gasping for air. Both of their faces swollen beyond recognition.
Jacula eagerly rummaged through the filth, claiming his prize. He pressed the pouch of tria to his chest as tears began to fall down his swollen cheeks, realizing what he had done. He kept the pouch pressed against his chest as he reached out towards the boy he had beaten to the ground, he had stopped breathing.
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"The two boys looked at each other for a moment before staring with wide eyes at the pouch."
Half of the crowd celebrated while the other cursed, Ravirr seemed overjoyed as he staggered up to Jacula "You just doubled my earnings dagajh" he said with a cold grin. He walked up to the fallen boy, nudging him with his foot 'Dead, what a shame.'
Jacula fell to his knees, breaking out in tears. Visibly shivering from Ravirr's cold approach to death. The menki turned to him with a mocking grimace on his face 'Do you know what we do to murderers like you inuin?" he grabbed Jacula by the neck, smashing his face into the floor before ripping the pouch out of his hands. The boy tried to fight back but stood little chance as the menki pressed his paw against his neck. The crowd cheering him on. Finally, they left him in the darkness, alone and ravished by the guilt of his deeds. The corrupted guards who was to uphold the law was as rotten as those breaking it in Jacula's mind, and from that that day forth he lived by that thesis.
"Wake up"
He snaps to attention, the boot pressed against his neck removed. Rigwyn and Shangshi stands over him. And so it begins. He is forced to face reality, will this one be a worse memory?
[The rp has been going a bit slower due to the different timezones of those involved, fret not though. For the best is till to come :) I thought i'd write a little insight into Jacula's childhood, which determined the majority of his character traits. I hope it was a good read, if nothing else i enjoyed writing it 8) stay tuned]
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[isn't it against the rules to control npcs?]
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[If that is the case then I'll change the name. Sorry to the Rabartus fans out there. :whistling:]
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[Very nicely done Count Jacula. :devil: I'm sure not ALL of the guards are as law abiding as they're said to be.]
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[no, not all are, but rabartus happens to be very law-abiding afaik]
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[@ Sarras - Did you actually read Rabartus' description? He stands close by the sewers and his tria pouch seems to move of its own accord - I suspect he's not as law abiding as you think, so in my idea Jacula made an excellent choice by picking Rabartus. It also adds to the idea that not all guards have to be lawful.]
[@ Jacula - The write-up is wonderful, you can really feel the suffering and the injustice gnawing at you while you read. *shivers* I love how it adds more to Jacula's persona too. :) ]
Mellas walks around Hydlaa, keeping an eye on its shadows more than ever before. There's this strange feeling, pulling her towards the Laanx Dungeon. Little did she know there was someone else who went to seek solace within the iron temple, someone with a certain task...
(14:35:19) [Tell] Shangshi walks round hydlaa noticeably aditated as his hand plays with the note in his pocket.
(14:36:46) [Tell] Mellas looks down into the well, a certain feeling in her gut telling her something is amiss down there. To jump... or not to jump...
(14:39:22) [Tell] Shangshi enters the temple of Laanx hoping to find some solace with the walls.
(14:41:12) [Tell] Mellas jumps down carefully, taking her time to get past the deadly entrance to the dungeons.
(14:42:46) [Tell] Shangshi sees a the figure of who his thinks might be mellas and rushes to the well in time to see her dissapear into the dungeons, peering into the well he decides to follow her.
(14:44:34) [Tell] Mellas quickly continues on her way when she reaches the ground safely.
(15:01:53) [Tell] Shangshi places his hands on the stone blocks and is about to call Mellas' name as she vanishes doen the steps...
Eventually Mellas reaches the bottom of the high tower. It's deadly silent, the smell of death lingering through the place, the floor and walls decorated with fresh bloodstains... What has been happening here!?
(15:04:14) Mellas sighs, realizing she arrived too late. There are blood splatters on the floor of the tower.
(15:05:12) Mellas looks around for a sign of life, partially relieved that whomever was here, either got away safely, or took a trip to Dakkru's realm.
(15:05:15) Shangshi smiles awkwardly but pleased to have found Mellas "Uh....Mellas.."
(15:07:28) Mellas turns around, giving the elf a small nod. 'Greetings, Shangshi. You look a bit... agitated,' she mentions as she looks him over. 'Do you know what happened here?'
(15:09:43) Shangshi takes the note out of his pocket and unfolds it, playing with it he frowns a little looking round "....um, no i dont... but... this is for you" he leans towards Mellas holding the sealed note out towards her.
(15:12:04) Mellas furrows her brow as she steps forward to accept the sealed note, keeping her eyes on the dermorian at all times. 'What's this?' she asks wearily, somewhat hesitant to know the contents.
(15:13:22) >Shangshi gave Mellas a book called "Sealed Note for Mellas".
(15:14:10) Shangshi steps back after handing the note over and shrugs looking over his shoulder back down the steps "I dont now, didn't ask."
(15:15:39) Mellas spots her name written on the front of the sealed note, the ink seeming to be some kind of mix between charcoal and blood. 'Who did you get this from?!'
(15:17:09) Shangshi shakes his head quickly a few times as he turns a little towards the steps. "I don't know."
(15:18:54) Shangshi plays with his own fingers and looks down the steps again.
(15:19:19) Mellas's hold on the note tightens, obviously not satisfied with Shangshi's evasive answers. With a few swift steps backwards, she finally tears the note open and reads the message.
(15:22:29) Mellas's face becomes a pale kind of azure, but she manages to keep her cool as she looks up at Shangshi. 'Mind me asking what you *do* know?' she asks, an icy edge to her voice.
(15:22:31) Shangshi scratches the side of head as he watches Mellas, just seeming to want to leave after delivering the note..
(15:27:01) Shangshi rubs his left cheek, seeming to need to do something as he stands there."Um.. actually, yes.. I can't say.. sorry, I love her too much to risk. Have to go." and turns running down the steps
(15:28:33) Mellas folds the small message once again, before tearing it into tiny snippets. They float downwards to the blood splattered floor slowly, like a lazy yawn before going to sleep. It does't take long before they lie still, silent, dead.
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'I'll be there.'
[@ Shangshi - Thanks for the small RP and the well-written note, it was fun! ]
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[@ Sarras - Did you actually read Rabartus' description? He stands close by the sewers and his tria pouch seems to move of its own accord - I suspect he's not as law abiding as you think, so in my idea Jacula made an excellent choice by picking Rabartus. It also adds to the idea that not all guards have to be lawful.]
[he's a guard, he's supposed to keep an eye on the sewers... idk about the pouch, but, jacula, if you're going to rp the guards like that maybe you should ask the gms first. i know you may think "oh they're like cops, they must be tyrannical assholes out to ruin my already unfun existence!" but that doesn't mean he's an "evil" guard who kidnaps, gambles on, and murders children. ::|]
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[he's a guard, he's supposed to keep an eye on the sewers... idk about the pouch, but, jacula, if you're going to rp the guards like that maybe you should ask the gms first. i know you may think "oh they're like cops, they must be tyrannical assholes out to ruin my already unfun existence!" but that doesn't mean he's an "evil" guard who kidnaps, gambles on, and murders children. ::|]
Yes, I should have asked the GM's before i posted. Better late than never however, the following was said:
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[09:28] <Jacula> So I wonder, should i change the name? i have no intention to godmod npc-backgrounds.
[09:28] <+weltall> you can do that but we won't take your stance as valid from setting pov :)
[09:29] <Jacula> Okay, good to hear, i'll keep that in mind.
[09:30] <+weltall> this means that even in events done by gm it will be disregarded
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This seemed fair to me. But I am not going to be stubborn, I will change the name. Come to think of it, a guard like I described would probably be found out sooner or later.
As for guards being "tyrannical assholes" I actually work in the security business [IRL], so I don't have that perception. :lol:
Using Rabartus name was a mere attempt to make the story more realistic, yet come to think of it. Him still being active as a guard after what he did in my story would be unrealistic. One should learn from his mistakes, i think that applies well here. [The guard in the story is now known as "Ravirr"]
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"Lies unfold"
"Wake up"
He snaps to attention, the boot pressed against his neck removed. Rigwyn and Shangshi stands over him. And so it begins. He is forced to face reality, will this one be a worse memory?
[This transpiried after Jacula was taken to the temple]
Jacula twitches slightly, looking up at Shangshi with a strange smirk.
Shangshi kneels down pointing the end of his sabre against Jacula "What, you think this is funny for you?"
Jacula shakes his head and changes into a serious demeanor 'This reckless fool must be brought before the altar.. Dragged there by his entrails if need be' he recites with a devious smile on his lips.
Jacula begins to laugh, supporting himself against the base of the altar.
Rigwyn looks at Shangshi with a surprised expression "How did he .. " and then begins to laugh out loud.
Shangshi stands glaring down at Jacula from behind his mask, he lifts his leg to slam it hard down against Jacula.
Shangshi sheaths his sword and smirks.
Jacula shifts to his side as he is hit by Shangshi's leg 'I deserved that' he says firmly, the smirk reappearing on his lips 'Both of you.. have proven your worth, time and time again'
Jacula struggles to get to his feet, supporting himself against the altar.
Jacula Pundactum stands up.
Jacula rubs his head as he glances over at Rigwyn, then back at Shangshi 'I am offering the truth, for you to be the weavers of your own fate.. To be more than a misguided pawn.' He grins widely as he continues 'what say you?'
Shangshi tilts his head forward slightly and his mask falls away. holding it he points at Jacula "You've been playing a dangerous game." and then looks to the altar "My fate is not for you to decide, so speak."
Rigwyn looks at Shangshi and then back at Jacula "What is it your offering ? I wouldn't consider myself misguided in any way"
Jacula leans back against the altar, seemingly comfortable in this environment 'True followers are a rarity these days.. But then there is you two' he clears his throat 'I was the one making sure you got the jars.. Both of you did very well'
Jacula looks to Rigwyn 'Rigwyn, so brutal and ruthless.. Ardeth proved no match for your skill, i can't say i am surprised'
Rigwyn smirks, "Too bad he's one of us .. would have skinned him alive if he wasn't"
Shangshi looks to Rigwyn "That shouldnt stop you."
Shangshi says: If it happens, it was meant to.
Jacula looks to Shangshi 'Shangshi, so cunning and stealthy.. You remained calm even when the eyes of Hydlaa rested upon you in suspicion, and like Rigwyn you have shed blood for the cause'
Shangshi smiles the slightest bit at the complement "You most of all should know how blind Hydlaa is."
Jacula brushes some sewage of his shoulder 'I was never insane my friends, nor was i paranoid. My demeanor has been a mere act, cloaked in the sympathy of others where I. I tell you this because I consider you brethren through your deeds, and i have a job for you.. Of grave importance'
Rigwyn chuckles "Blind indeed. "
Rigwyn says: What sort of job are you talking about ?
Jacula continues 'From this moment I speak only truth to the both of you, return the favor if you find it suitable' he looks around the room as he takes in it's icy ambiance for a moment
Shangshi says: From when you approached me at the camp I knew you were a lie. And as the truth as well, no one could touch you.
Shangshi says: So what is it you have played this game for?
Jacula looks to Rigwyn 'I speak of a recruitment.. Of a person one would define as a paragon of what is good.. My beloved Mellas'
Rigwyn says: You want Mellas to become one of us ?
Jacula smiles deviously as he looks back to Shangshi 'Both of you know Mellas, don't you?'
Rigwyn looks to the side for a moment, "It might be easier to turn water into gold"
Shangshi nods "Of course, you believe you can corrupt her enough to truly trust her." and points at the ground "Here."
Jacula walks up to Rigwyn and places his hand on his shoulder 'That is where you are wrong brother' he runs his fingers through his hair as he exclaims 'Mellas will become one of us, and we have the tools to make it happen'
Rigwyn says: I've been worried about how much she might know for some time now. It would certainly make things easier.
Rigwyn says: I'll do what I can .. but it would help if perhaps I had some more insight into her.
Rigwyn says: Is there anything about her that is exploitable ?
Jacula turns and walks up to the altar, carefully placing his hands on it 'The reward of this job will be great, after all both of you deserve compensation'
Shangshi backs up watching Jacula.
Jacula looks over his shoulder at Rigwyn, answering his question 'That is the best part.. Me'
Shangshi says: Her sight is clouded by love.
Jacula carefully removes his helmet, placing it under his arm 'Mellas and I can finally be together, those of good will lose their Paragon.. Both of you will witness the riches that the order holds'
Rigwyn nods pondering these words "Hmm... blinded by love ... perhaps there is a chink in the wall after all"
Rigwyn says: And if she makes it this far and then rejects you and our faith?
Rigwyn says: If she betrays the Black Flame,What will your stance be ?
Jacula runs his fingers through his hair once again 'Then I will die and so will she. That is our way, yet i would never risk this. If i was not completely sure'
Rigwyn says: So then you place our faith before you love for her ... correct ?
Shangshi says: If you mentioned this place to her, you will both be destroyed. She will have to decide where the faith lies before you can reveal yours.
Jacula gives Rigwyn a convinced look 'My faith is everything, thus she will be part of it. this will be handled smoothly, for that is how i operate'
Rigwyn looks at Shangshi as if looking for his opinion
Jacula leans back against the altar 'Have faith in me my brethren, and make no mistake.. I know what I am doing'
Rigwyn says: As long as you place your faith first I will help.
Shangshi crosses his hands behind his back as he eyes Jacula.
Jacula smiles disturbingly at Rigwyn 'She will be tested, like all of us where a long time ago'
Jacula glances over at Shangshi 'What say you?'
Shangshi lets out a slow careful breath "You have my assistance."
Jacula bows slightly to the two 'I am proud of your achievements so far, and i am certain you will handle this most delicate task with utmost care'
Jacula lets a wave of crystal magic run through his body, healing himself from the injuries he received.
Jacula raises his voice 'A message will come your way, one of these days. There you will find everything you need to know'
Jacula steps down to the base of the altar 'For now.. Practice your faith as you see fit. And get ready, for great things beckons for our order'
Shangshi clenches his fist and shadow and darkness shroud it as he ponders the actions that brought him to where he is.
Jacula shoots the two a final smile, as he steps into the shadows. The echo of a deep galming laughter can be heard bouncing around the room.
And so it began. Jacula had imparted Rigwyn and Shangshi with the truth and so it was that they did the blackflame's bidding, cloaked and protected by the lies and deceit he had spun with utmost care. Jacula has walked among them in secrecy, turning those of light against each other. Defiling their trust, breaking alliances and shattering friendships.
He had punished Ardeth for his greed and he had drowned Samcat for his failure. He had slit the throats of those in his way and blamed it on their loved ones.
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"Jacula had imparted Rigwyn and Shangshi with the truth and so it was that they did the blackflame's bidding"
Mogweh had tricked Mellas into joining the black flame. Using her love towards Jacula against her, thinking he had claimed his revenge. Yet in fact, he had done Jacula a favor in saving him from completing the grueling task himself. Mellas broke free of Mogweh by killing him as instructed in a note written by Jacula's hand, giving him a taste of a pain for which there is no remedy, betrayal. Time had come for the infamous couple to be reunited, would Mellas embrace the truth which she was to witness first hand? would those of light lose their paragon?
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[I got to give it to you Jacula, you are one sly fellow :P]
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[ I had to laugh when I learned that Mogweh had already been working on *corrupting* Mellas - and again when I found out why :devil: . Keep up the good work Jac - especially the short stories and photos. These add a lot of nice color and depth to the story. ]
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"Mogweh's Revenge"
Mellas, it had always been about Mellas... He'd watch her destroy lives for her selfish pursuit of Jacula, a man who everyone but she could see was evil. She had begun the path already, the little quests for the minions of the Black Flame that lived in the sewer, and for a long time Mogweh had been working on Mellas, listening to her, inhabiting the thoughts and feelings that she had confided in him.
Finally, they meet behind the Laanx temple, for the final step of her acceptance of pure evil: The Black Flame.
Mellas checks the new area and nods, satisfied. 'Mogweh,' she says, looking directly at the menki. 'You... got access, didn't you?' she asks.
Mogweh replies,'No, not yet, I was waiting for you', he lied.
Mellas tilts her head. 'You have to say the last words as well?'
Mogweh looks away, 'You falter and seem hesitant, I thought we were going to do this together. For Jacula and for you to...', he trails off.
Mellas looks down, Mogweh's words hitting her like some kind of accusation.
Mellas takes a seat in the lush grass, indicating for Mogweh to do the same. 'Kellic just spoke to me... he had an encounter with those... who live down in the sewers.'
Mogweh listens intently, what he says to her now would be crucial.
Mellas continues, 'He said he had a friend once, who was taken by these people. The next time he met him... he had slaughtered most of his family,' she says with a shiver before lowering her voice. 'Do we even know what this whisper will do once we accept? Can we withstand it? I've done evil, I know...' She sighs. 'But I don't want to keep on doing this.I don't want to become evil!
Mogweh replies, 'You? You will never become *evil* - not the evil you talk of. You are too powerful in mind for that!' he spits. 'Together we can enter the temple and infiltrate them. We can free Jacula and bring the Black Flame to their knees. Oh sure we will have to sacrifice some innocents on the way, but think of what we will achieve, by saving the city of Hydlaa. Search your heart, you know you want to go there..to Jacula...to...your destiny' he says speaking in slow gentle words at the end.
Mogweh continues callously inflaming Mellas, 'every day we waste, he suffers so. I hate the thought of that, you must. How do you live with it? You are *so* strong.' Smiling again to himself, waiting for a reaction.
Mellas winces, a painful expression sliding over her face. She places a hand over her heart as it aches at Mogweh's mention of Jacula's suffering. ' No,' she murmers quietly, 'I'm not strong. The dagger sticking from my back is one of the many proofs you've had.' She closes her eyes and hangs her head in shame. 'I just -' she breaks off, searching for words to explain what she's feeling, but fails miserably.
Mogweh listens carefully taking a moment to answer before he says, 'No you are not *physically* strong enough yet, but once inside and their trust is won, you can learn the arts to destroy. Then you can do whatever you want. Jacula will no longer be subjected to daily suffering, you will have the love of your life...' then he chuckles, ' and I can take up a more peaceful role, maybe I'll open a tavern in the forest to the North. You and Jacula can come and visit, we will drink together and laugh and be happy' he lies. Laughing to himself at the ridiculous notion.
Mellas gives Mogweh a look, the rest of his words fading away after he mentioned the arts to destroy. 'No! Don't you understand!?' she exclaims desperately. 'I don't want to learn these arts, I don't want to destroy things!' She gets up, clenching her hands into fists. 'I just want... I just wish we could be together..' she calms down once again, standing with her back to Mogweh. 'Why do others have to take him away? I don't understand... why can't they just leave us be, together.'
Mellas's voice softens. 'Maybe I should stand guard by the mechanism and just ask the next time someone exits... you know. Ask them if they could please let Jacula go..'
Mogweh replies, 'We have to be smart. We have to infiltrate them, by learning their ways we can tell others. Give others the chance we have now. This cannot be passed up Mellas.', he insists. Taking a breath he looks to the ground with a sad look on his face, 'Please sit down. There is something else, something I should have mentioned before but did not for fear of upsetting you. You should hear it now I think.' He sensed her resolve caving in, and prepared to deliver the final blow.
Mellas turns, meekly taking a seat by Mogweh. 'What could be worse?' she asks, not expecting a reply.
Mogweh looks into Mellas' eyes and attempts to speak. Failing for a minute he finally delivers the following in a sad voice filled with sorrow,'I'm sorry...I..I spoke with Elady some nights ago. She has worked out a way to keep Jacula out of the way permanently. She is making moves to have him captured, I believe, and then..and then..' he sighs deeply and his eyes fill with tears as he sees the sorrow in the fair faced Nolthrir and in a broken voice he continues,'She means to have his limbs severed from his body and his tongue cut from his mouth. Then she will heal his wounds and plunge a stake through his heart then send to the Death Realm permanently like this.....I won't let her obviously, but I can't do it alone, we have to save him ...the method I suggest is the only way.'
Mogweh implores,'Please, we must begin immediately, there is so much to do to prevent all this...I need you. Jacula needs you...'
Mellas's body involuntary jolts up, her eyes widened in pure shock and horror. She breathes heavily, trying to speak, but the words won't come out. The blood leaves her face as she stares at Mogweh, trying to process what he just said.
The two make their way to Relliom for the final test of Mellas' acceptance in the Black Flame and of it's pure evil.
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Mellas looks up at Mogweh, her eyes telling him she'll never be ready for this, so she might as well... 'Ready?'
Mogweh nods,'Seize your destiny Mellas..'
Mellas turns to Relliom, doing her best to keep her voice steady as she speaks.
Mogweh slowly retreats into the shadows.. His revenge was complete. He enters the temple and greets the Black Flame's latest member.
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[At this point Mogweh wasn't sure if Jacula was to return to the Black Flame, but he was happy that he had covered his bases, as always. He had won, if Jacula hated him for her being turned, he had won. If Jacula thanked him, he had won, and secured a place at the side of the most powerful and most terrifying of the Black Flame. And for a player of the "Great Game" that was exactly where he wanted to be.]
[This event belongs to Jacula Pundactum and not the Mogweh Parduu. However, it should be mentioned by way of explaining his character, that Mogweh is delusional. Everything above this text is formed from his perspective. He strongly believes that what he did was as it should have been. In his eyes he did not trick Mellas, he just employed skilful means to get her to where he thought she was destined to be. And get a little revenge in the bargain of course. :devil:]
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"Truth be told"
Time had come for the infamous couple to be reunited, would Mellas embrace the truth which she was to witness first hand? would those of light lose their paragon?
[In the following logs Jacula actually encounters the whisper. My thanks to whatever GM taking the time for this :thumbup:]
Jacula sat in the temple, studying the tomes of old. Knowledge always bested brute force, his recent endeavors had shed light and brought out the sheer genius of Serana's teachings. He knew his goal and how to obtain what he craved. the whisper had soothed his guilt, for he had felt no sympathy for the torment he had brought upon the misguided.
The whisper hissed in his ear, had he been watched throughout his endeavors?
Whispers fill the air like a foul stench
Jacula listens to the whisper intently
Jacula tries to make out where the whisper is coming from
Jacula perks up his ears. Shaking his head as the whisper fades
A fainth whisper: They are on their way.. Soon they will be here..
Jacula bows his head 'Master.. Tell me your bidding, it shall be done'
Jacula approaches the altar, kneeling before it.
Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
A fainth whisper: My bidding resides in your dark heart
Jacula bows his head bowed, supporting himself against the base of the altar 'I am about to tell her the truth, and our hearts will be one. Forever'
Jacula fidgets the metallic bracelet on his wrist 'Mellas.. Soon my love..'
Jacula contemplates for a minute before getting to his feet again, knowing what awaits.
Jacula Pundactum stands up.
A fainth whisper: Roar and fire will bring great gifts. One poison, one arrow.
Jacula stops in his tracks and turns back to the altar 'Talk to me master, tell me your every wish. For my heart alone is not big enough for thine bidding'
A fainth whisper: Love is the strongest of all weapons, love is the greatest of all lies.
Jacula smiles as he looks down at his bracelet 'Our love will be an embodiment of your greatness master' he says as his thoughts trails of to Mellas.
A faint whisper: Use the power of love to gain what is not easily given
A fainth whisper: Now go do what you must!
Jacula snaps to attention at the whispers command 'So i shall master, events that will rattle the misguided awaits'
Jacula bows his head to the altar again as he slowly backs up, making his way through the dark tunnels.
Jacula whispers to himself, putting his hand over his heart 'Soon my love.. Soon we will be together'
Shangshi entered the temple shortly after, had the whisper brought him there? Jacula imparted him of the whispers command and after a breif conversation Shangshi made his way to find Mellas. Time had come for her to know the truth. The message was brought forth and so it was that Mellas entered the temple. Was she to leave the light behind and embrace the darkness?
Mellas quietly enters the eerie temple. When there seems to be no sign of anyone around, she makes her way down the tunnel slowly, her ears within the hood pointed up sharply to listen to any sound around her.
A stranger watches her in the shadows, his features hidden in the darkness of his hooded robe.
Mellas stops when she spots a chair before the altar, glancing back uncertainly for a moment. Still not seeing anyone around, she steps forward to take a closer look.
Mellas finds another note with her name on it and swallows when she reads it through. Looking around the room again for any sign of life, she gingerly sits down on the chair, ready to jump at any time.
The stranger takes a deep breath as he lurks closer, his hands trembling due to the intensity of the moment.
Mellas twitches uncertainly, Kellic's threats still ringing in ears.
The stranger walks up behind Mellas, light on his feet. 'Where you followed?' he exclaims through the muffle covering his mouth.
Mellas , having felt someone coming closer, shakes her head, keeping the white robes tightly around her. 'Nay.'
The stranger slowly walks up to the altar, his eyes glistening in the darkness of his hood. He reaches out as if to grab it 'I am offering you to hear the truth. To be more than a misguided pawn in the game of life. What say you?'
He trails his fingers over the cold metal before turning to Mellas completely.
Mellas wrinkles her nose at the smell of death and rot as the cloaked person walks around. 'Who are you?' she asks instead, her gaze darkening.
Mellas plays with the dagger hidden between her white robes. 'What truth do you offer?'
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"A stranger watches her in the shadows, his features hidden in the darkness of his hooded robe."
The stranger does not seem to react at her question, he takes another step towards her. The smell of rot slowly filling the room 'First, you show your face' he says firmly
Mellas seems to hesitate, thinking her options through. The blood-cloaked man knew, Aevaira and Rigwyn knew, what would it matter if one more would know? She stands up from her seat, searching for the others eyes within the hood as she drops the white robes surrounding her. 'You already know who I am, as I responded to the note,' she says, standing proudly before the other, her identity revealed.
Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
Mellas's hands now rest calmly on the hilts of her sabres instead. 'What is the truth you can give?' she asks, looking up at the tall figure.
The stranger takes a deep breath as he looks upon Mellas face for the first time in weeks. He takes another step towards her, the glisten in his eyes growing brighter. He leans towards her, as if offering her to reveal his identity. 'The truth is right before you..'
The stranger slowly places his hands over hers, covering the hilts of her sabers.
Mellas narrows her eyes, the smell becoming near unbearable. When he leans forward to place his hands over hers, her first reaction would be to smack the other away, but for some reason... this feels different. A strange familiarity, a closeness she accepts without asking. She slides her hands away from under his, and reaches up to try and reveal the others identity by pulling the hood down.
Jacula looks her up and down as his face is revealed. He lets the robe fall to the ground as his eyes lock with hers, his expression turning into a soft smile 'It has been so long..' he whispers
Mellas's hazel eyes widen visibly, taking a deep, shuddering breath. 'Jacula..' she responds softly, saying his name as if she barely believes it's truly him who's standing before her. 'Jacula...' Her hand caresses his cheek tenderly. 'You're here.'
Mellas's face lights up and she jumps forward to take Jacula into a tight hug. 'It's you!' she exclaims, the joy written on her face.
Jacula gently runs his fingers through her hair, holding her tightly as she hugs him 'I knew you would come for me, my love' a single tear running down his cheek.
Jacula takes a step back, keeping his hands on her shoulders. His demeanor transcending into a serious one 'You need to know the truth, and before you say anything.. You must realize that this was the only way' his grip on her shoulders tightens slightly.
Mellas follows him and steps forward, keeping their distance at a minimum. She places her own hands over his. 'Of course I'd come for you... there's no need for you to ever doubt such a thing.' She looks him over in concern. 'Are you okay though? I heard they beat you - with hammers! You've been missing for days, no one knew where to look!' she speaks quickly, nearly stumbling over her own words.
Jacula places a soft kiss on her forehead before gesturing towards the chair 'Please, take a seat' he exclaims as he walks up to the altar, taking a deep breath before closing his eyes 'Every question.. Will be answered'
Mellas looks between Jacula and the chair, before tentatively taking a seat again, this time much more at ease. Tilting her head a little she watches him carefully, but lovingly. 'Very well, I'm listening.'
Mellas Fenixxes takes a seat.
Jacula turns around as he runs his fingers through his hair, his piercing gaze wandering over her. 'You are sitting in a place known only to few my love. You have sacrificed your very soul to be here.' he takes a deep breath before continuing 'You may never worship another god again, nor may you tell of or interfere in the bidding of the blackflame' he walks down to the base of the altar again, gently placing a hand on her cheek 'You own my heart melamin, yet the whisper resides in my mind since my childhood'
Jacula withdraws his hand as he stand before her 'I have promised you the truth, but first.. Ensure me that you will not tell of this place nor the wisdom that lies within'
Mellas lowers her gaze to the floor, shaking her head slowly as she bites her lip. 'But they took you, Samcat said they beat you up and dragged you into the sewers. Why would they do that if you always were...' she trails off, looking up to search for Jacula's eyes in the darkness of the temple. 'I have not told a soul, I could not tell a soul, not until I'd find you and, get you safe.'
Mellas sighs. 'There's no use in telling now, not ever. I promise you I won't, but you'll have to enlighten me of the wisdom you've found here.' She glances back in the direction of the library.
Jacula trials his fingers over his heart, his eyes digging deeper into hers 'For if you do, a death of unimaginable cruelty awaits me, and if i was to expose this place.. The same fate awaits you'
Jacula smiles weakly 'Everything you know about my disappearance is a lie my love. A lie i indulged myself in to bring you here.. To tell you the truth about me, and the truths of existence'
Mellas gasps and stands up again, giving Jacula a somewhat angry shove backwards onto the altar. 'You *lied* to me?' she exclaims. 'All this worry and all this trouble me and others have gone through, was for nothing!!?' she reaches forward, placing her hands against his platemail, eyeing the various weapons he carries with him. 'Dakkru's helmet...' she whispers. 'An artifact from your youth...'
Mellas leans forward and against Jacula, wrapping her arms around him. 'You're not a murderer, no?
Jacula keeps calm as he is shoved back against the altar, not breaking eye-contact with Mellas. He takes another deep breath as she wraps her arms around him 'You have to understand Mellas, I was born into this. I was so crushed when you choose between Odinsdi and me that dreadful day so very long ago. I saw no point in living in a world where we couldn't be together' he looks down as rips his shirt, revealing her name tattooed in a careful fashion over his heart 'I came back here.. Because i wanted to forget. Yet nothing could break the love i feel towards you'
Jacula keeps her pressed against him 'I am a murderer my love, we all are. The helmet and amulet was in fact useless trinkets, a devious plot to carry out the blackflame's bidding.' he bites his lip, his voice growing softer 'I had to do what i did, if i had not they would have come for you.'
Mellas's eyes begin to brim with tears when he mentions a painful memory in their past. The sight of his new tattoo causing them to flow down her cheeks. 'Oh Jacula...' she whispers, sliding her fingers over his heart, and her own name above. 'I killed my friend, they threatened to harm you too... and Shangshi, he mentioned another loved one he didn't want to see hurt. Is this how they work!?' she yells the last part. 'Threatening to harm what's most dear to you in order to have one do terrible deeds?!' She tightens their embrace, partially relieved that Jacula is alright, yet partially wishing she had never known the truth. 'What would you have me do?'
Jacula squeezes her gently as he closes his eyes 'Mogweh was your test my love, he was using you, and whatever power he had over you was shattered when you killed him.' he strokes her hair slowly before exclaiming 'I have been the one behind all of this my love, for i have done the blackflame's bidding.. And through all these events, we can be together. No more lies and no more secrets. Just you and me, together. Forever'
Mellas closes her eyes, processing everything that happened. The lies, the truth, the feelings that slither between the two. 'I love you, I will always love you, no matter what you are. It's not something you'll always have to be.' Her lower lip trembles as she speaks. 'Doesn't mean you'll always have to be, my phoenix.'
Mellas smiles softly through the tears. 'You're with me, and you're alright, we're both alright.' She places a tender kiss on his heart, his loving words giving her hope. 'Together, forever. We can make the best of this.'
Jacula crushes their lips together in a passionate kiss, knowing that all he did, the life's he destroyed. The sorrow and pain he brought upon Yliakum was worth it. And he would do it again, a thousand times over. If only it led up to this moment 'I love you too. This is the first day in the rest of our life's'
Mellas leans into the kiss, reaching up to wrap her arms around his neck to bring them even closer. After all she's done to reach him, it isn't a sin to love. Religion be damned. She found the place where her heart lies, she found the place where she wants to be. And if that happens to be within the temple of darkness, so be it. 'This is the truth, then,' she murmurs. 'I'm with you.'
Jacula smiles, overjoyed by her words 'And I am with you. Come, there is something i want to show you' he says as he take hold of her hand gesturing towards the dark tunnel leading towards the library.
Mellas chuckles, rejoicing at the feeling of him beside her, holding her hand once again. She squeezes it lovingly, forgetting everything else. 'Sure,' she smiles, letting him know she'll be following.
Jacula makes a sweeping gesture towards the bookshelf's 'In here lies the tomes of old. Keepers of the greatest truths and lies. I have spent my life to learn them all. And as a neophyte of the temple, so must you my love.' he says as he gives her a warm smile
Mellas chuckles, making a face. 'The greatest truths and lies, well said, I have to say.' She makes her way over to the books, remembering some of them she read before. 'Just exactly...' she says as she slides her fingers over some of them. 'Just exactly what does the whisper expect?'
Jacula walks up next to Mellas, admiring the vast collection of books looming in the shelf before them 'The whispers does not expect. It demands that it's bidding is served, and in return we gain what we crave most. In my case my love, that is you' he lets his right hand wander over her back as he turns to her 'When i return to Hydlaa I will make use of an alibi, explaining my absence.'
Mellas blushes a bit, letting go of the books as she leans up to press a kiss on Jacula's lips. 'Nay.. the whisper didn't give you what you crave most then. It's you who enchanted me, and you still do,' she smiles warmly. 'You had my heart all along. And I wouldn't want for anyone else to hold it.'
Jacula puts his arm around Mellas with a satisfied smile on his lips 'Let's leave this place for now my love, i will tell you more of this alibi later. But first, i wish to feel the azure sun on my skin. It has been to long' he says while looking over at the exit
Mellas smirks up at Jacula, gently touching the red skin of his cheek. 'You could use a tan, aye,' she laughs. 'You've been getting pale down here.' With amusement written on her face, she slides her own arm around him, giving a light push in the direction of the exit. 'Let's go!'
And so it was that Mellas chose the path of darkness, swearing her loyalty to the blackflame. Those of light had lost their paragon, for her deeds was to depend on the whisper from here on out. Jacula had been successful and now he could reap the fruits of his labor. They had been reunited and now they had a chance to start over. An alibi was to be created and the truth to be kept. For the truth belongs to the blackflame, and those who meddle will pay the highest price. No loose ends where to be left and a final test was to be administered..
[I feel very fortunate that so many people has taken interest and contributed to this event. \\o// A battle has been won in the eternal struggle between good and evil, but the war rages on. There is more to come and a devious task is to unfold, stay tuned, and most importantly. Enjoy :)]
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[Hehe, a happy-evil ending, :innocent: :devil: to a new beginning.]
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[that measured a billion on the badass scale
MELLAS YOU TRAITOR!
and i never knew elady was a vampire hunter!
nice spoilers ;D]
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and i never knew elady was a vampire hunter!
[Erm she's not, Mogweh lied, he does that from time to time. He's sorry you got mis-led. *snicker* ]
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MELLY NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
*Dral cries*
D'aww what trouble has Mellas gotten herself into! Never thought I would play to see the day Mellas goes to the bad side :devil: awesome RP guys!
and Mogweh, you liar! :P your character rocks my char's bare feet! Keep it up you guys :woot:
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and i never knew elady was a vampire hunter!
[Erm she's not, Mogweh lied, he does that from time to time. He's sorry you got mis-led. *snicker* ]
[i know, vampires don't exist in yliakum. i hate how we can't incorporate rl monsters into ps. would make it so much more realistic. :P
anyway, now that mellas turned into a pawn of pure evil, all the lonely goody toe shoes have the *ahem* incorruptible sarras to turn to. she's invulnerable to rigwyn's dark side cookies!]
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*Dermathil suddenly feels as if he is in danger...*
I'm just discovering now how everybody around me are evil... I feel like the only goody implicated in this RP...
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*Dermathil suddenly feels as if he is in danger...*
I'm just discovering now how everybody around me are evil... I feel like the only goody implicated in this RP...
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[You and me both, Dermathil. You and me both.. :innocent:]
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[dermathil, sorry to burst your bubble, but my post was not a sexual advance ;D]
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Outstanding!
Exceedingly well done Jacula et al.
It really feels like a dark power has risen in Yliakum now.
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"Tests And Teachings"
No loose ends where to be left and a final test was to be administered..
"I leave the clash of blades to thee, for the killing blow belongs to me. Watch did I the fearsome fight, cloaked in shadow weaving lies. I wield not sword nor a single blade, patiently i wait within the shade. I know your strength, I know your fear. inside your head i calmly leer. For when i strike, deception i wield. And my attack will be a sight unseen. For all this time you've been blind to see, your every breath belongs to me."
Jacula sat on the edge of a roof on one of the many buildings in Hydlaa. Studying the book given to him by Serana. Her wisdom knew no bounds in his mind, she was his tutor and in many ways a mother. She had sensed the greatness deep within Jacula and she had taught him that the ways of deceit was deadlier than any blade.
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"Studying the book given to him by Serana"
"Those who does not punish evil, commands it to be done."
Hydlaa was a cesspit of misguided notions. Jacula had experienced the blind goodness that resided there first hand, as well as it's naive ideology and politics. The lack of unity among those of good intentions had helped his plot run smoothly.
"Unity is everything, for a deceiver without a soldier is like a painter without a brush"
The order had grown exceedingly, and the blackflame was pleased. There was great talent in the neophytes who had given themselves to the cause, Jacula knew this. He would watch them grow into greater fiends, like he himself had done.
"Be firm with pawns and soldiers, for your tasks shall bring a spark to their motivation. Your auspices will be crude and efficient. Do this and they will follow you into the deepest valleys at the cost of a single praise ."
The ranks in the order was based on a simple ideology, the strong survive, the strong obey and thus they are rewarded. Through proving oneself you would slowly climb the ladder, by giving more than possible you would receive trice in return.
"To preserve unity it must be enforced by either the strength of your fist or the soothing caress of your hand. Yet those of greed and thirst for power will fall victim to their own obsession"
Jacula claimed no type of leadership nor did he thirst for power. Greed was like poison slowly seeping into a wound, soon enough those who served only themselves would shrivel up and die. Falling victim to their own obsession. His task had been one beneficial to himself, to the order and to the future plans of the master.
Jacula looked down, noticing a menki admiring the view below, he made his way down silently. Watching as the menki remained in his predicament. After watching him for a while he realized it was Mogweh, the pawn who had tried to claim his revenge by playing the very game Jacula had devoted his life to. His first reaction would be to end him for his transgressions yet without warning the whisper hissed in his ear, and his task was clear. And so it was that he walked up next to Mogweh, his personal opinion defying the whispers command.
Jacula avoids eye-contact with Mogweh, his gaze transfixed on a building far away 'Your time has come Mogweh' he says in a cold, emotionless voice.
Mogweh looks round, a look of surprise registering on his face, 'You?' he says then glancing over Jacula's body continues,'You look better than I expected.'
Jacula turns to Mogweh as his eyes dig into his 'There is two way's we can do this Mogweh. You hurt the only person i ever loved, and I demand redemption'
Mogweh replies cooly,'I haven't hurt anyone. I've done nothing that wasn't already meant to be.'
Jacula brushes some dirt of his shoulder, his beady ebon eyes unwavering and cruel 'I suspected to find you wallowing in self pity, but here you stand. I suppose I should thank you. For you have done me a great favor'
Mogweh shrugs,'Oh you mean Mellas? I helped her along the way nothing more. She had already begun the journey, I just made sure she kept going til journey end. You are of course welcome. I enjoyed that very much.', he smiles returning Jacula's gaze.
Jacula seems to tremble as a his eyes fill with blood lust 'I am offering you a choice menki, as any brave enough to enter our enclave deserves a second chance.. But personally, I am more tempted to skin you alive'
Jacula attempts to calm himself down, he licks his mouth disturbingly as he looks Mogweh up and down 'Yes.. So very tempted' he says silently
Mogweh nods, 'I understand my..transgressions, but I did what I saw fit. I will of course attempt to make amends for breaking the code. Speak you terms and I shall answer immediately', he replies in flat monotone.
Jacula rips his gaze of Mogweh, closing his eyes for a moment. They slowly return to a calm ebon tone as he sneers 'Walk with me' he gestures for Mogweh to follow him.
Jacula walked swiftly through Hydlaa, Mogweh following him close behind. They enter the alley where they first met, the brown tone of dried blood can still be seen on the ground below, he turns to Mogweh. Would history repeat itself?
Jacula looks around the narrow alley, turning his gaze to Mogweh 'You remember this place?'
Mogweh looks around and mutters,'and this is where it all began..'
Jacula seems to be struggling to keep himself from ripping Mogweh to shreds. He tightens his fist as his eyes lock with his 'The whisper has plans for you Mogweh. Which prevents me from harming you. As i said.. You have a choice. And I am here to offer you a test'
Mogweh regards Jacula's ire with interest, 'You seem upset? You shouldn't be, I would never harm you and I await the terms of your 'test' with great anticipation. I serve the Whisper as do you. Please tell me your terms.'
Jacula mutters as his eyes darken, he offers Mogweh his hand 'Personal history aside, we serve the same cause. And we are entering a new dawn as we speak' he awaits his reaction, seemingly uninterested.
Mogweh takes Jacula's hand and nod curtly.
Jacula tightens his grasp on Mogwehs paw, shaking it a few times before letting go 'A message will come your way soon, ready yourself.. And make no mistake, nobody wants to see you fail more then I do'
Mogweh looks coldly at Jacula for a second before forcing a smile saying,'Then you would lose a valuable ally Jacula and perhaps even a friend.' his gaze never leaving the Ywynn eyes.
Jacula leans in whispering in Mogwehs ear 'Let's not make this a charade menki, I will be waiting for you to make a mistake.. And when you do, we will see how much of your own entrails you can eat.' he takes a step to his side 'Ready yourself.. For the rewards of those who are successful are limitless'
Mogweh looks at Jacula from the corner of his eyes as he leans in and says smiling,'oh I'll be ready.'
Jacula takes out a glypth of his pouch, dropping it to the ground 'This may be of use to you.' he looks into the darkness of the alley before exclaiming 'This conversation never happened'
Jacula Pundactum dropped a Weakness.
Jacula walks out of the alley, still struggling against the powerful urge coming over him.
Mogweh looks down at the Glyph and as he reaches down to pick it up says,'Weakness, not my strong point, but thanks' he stands and sees he is along and his words are lost.
Jacula had never enjoyed hurting people, in fact he had a despise for those who found pleasure in sadism. Yet somehow this felt so very different, the urge he had to cause Mogweh harm was almost unbearable. The very though if it filled him with disgust towards himself yet he couldn't wait for Mogweh to fail in his test, so he could sink his blades into him. He wished him no success of any kind yet the whispers command was clear. Would Mogweh pass the test?
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Put simply
Very nice Jacula :devil:
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"The task"
A unusually small deporable looking groffel claws at Mogweh's leg, it has a message strapped to his collar, the message reads 'A task is upon you, further information can be found where knowledge resides.'
Mogweh makes his way to the library
[Just read the quote if logs bore you.]
The stranger seems to be inspecting a book, he turns the pages swiftly as if looking for something.
The stranger turns to Mogweh, looking him up and down before sighting somewhat, dropping the book to the ground willingly.
Mogweh bends down and picks you the book handing it to the stranger.
The stranger accepts the book as he stares at Mogweh for a moment, he begins to make his way out of the library, signalling Mogweh to follow with a slight gesture of the finger.
Mogweh turns and follows silently
After walking down to the lower district in East Hydlaa they stop at a building.
The stranger takes out a key, unlocking the door. He looks back at Mogweh shooting him a sight before he walks up the stairs
The stranger cups his chin in his hand as he watches Mogweh with squinted eyes 'Name?'
Mogweh glances around and then fixes his gaze upon the stranger and waits.
Mogweh replies slowly, 'Mogweh Parduu'
The stranger snorts, spitting to the ground before him 'Profession?'
Mogweh looks around and scratches his arm before answering,'I'm a guard at the Red Crystal Den. What is this?'
The stranger nods slowly, taking a step towards him 'Faith?' he enquirers
The stranger watches Mogweh more intently, ready to take action depending on his answer.
Mogweh's forehead furrows. He stares the stranger directly in the eyes and says slowly, 'Laanx, I'm a good friend of Giroum'
The stranger smiles weakly and bows gracefully before him 'I was told to bring you this little.. Piece' he says seemingly amused as he takes a sealed note out of his pocket, handing it to Mogweh
A task is upon you. A task of vital importance. You are to find and subdue Samcat "Sam" Silka. When this is done you will convince him to take the blame for Jacula's kidnapping. Your leverage in this task will be pain and promises of pain to come. This is your test, and upon completion truths will become clear to you. Fail however, and you will be the one to have a lesson in pain. Go forth, for when the azure sun sets on the last day of Quintahl it will be too late.
Mogweh's eyes flicker as he slowly takes the letter, 'Shall I read it now?'
The stranger chuckles in a delightful fashion 'Excuse the little questioning.. I was told it was most necessary' he nods eagerly at the question 'Yes yes, there is little time'
Mogweh turns the letter in his hand looking at the stranger carefully before breaking the seal and reading the note. Slowly a smile appears on Mogweh's face as he reads. Once finished he folds the letter and places it within the folds of his cloak, 'My response is yes, if you need such a thing.'
The stranger laughs delightfully 'Oh, I'm afraid you don't have a choice in this matter.' he looks around before handing Mogweh a morning star 'This little piece has proven to be efficient in the type of task you are about to embark on. The keeper sends his regards'
The stranger gave Mogweh a Morning Star.
Mogweh hold the morning star inexpertly in his hands swapping it from one to the other. He murmers,'I guess you're never to late to learn new tricks.' Then looking up at The stranger he asks,'anything else?'
The stranger takes out a bottle of sedative, he unscrews the top taking a breif sniff from the bottle 'ah yes.. I almost forget' he rambles 'here' he hands Mogweh the bottle with a smirk 'Careful now, it's strong as the day is bright'
Mogweh takes the bottle and loosening the lid gives a faint sniff, recoiling slightly before stoppering the bottle and placing it within his robe.
The stranger staggers up towards the door, slowly opening it. 'Let yourself out yeah?' he jeers before making his way down the stairs.
[The "Stranger" asked for their identity to be kept out. :devil:]
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"The Torture of Samcat Silka"
[WARNING THIS CONTAINS GRAPHIC SCENES OF VIOLENCE]
Mogweh had to convince Sam to take the fall and confess to the abduction. He contrives an elaborate lie creating a spectral figure he named as "The Master" who was behind the abduction and murder of Sam's beloved mother. He tells Sam that his contact Grimmal, a purveyor of information, had told him the Master had sent agents of darkness to end both his and Samcat's life, but not before he (the Master) flees to the Labyrinths. Their only chance would be, if one of them admits to the abduction thus placating the Master so he doesn't flee. The other would remain and seek out this evil villain, defeating his personal guard and then defeat him them self. Mogweh knew Samcat was weak physically and in magic, so he believed that Sam would volunteer for the sake of his mother. However, Sam decided he would be the one doing the fighting and Mogweh could go to prison. Mogweh did not expect this but quickly turned things around and agreed to the terms, but first suggesting he and Sam go to the Arena to discuss tactics in battle that Sam could employ. Once there, Mogweh defeated Sam in a couple of punches thus illustrating that Sam should be going to prison and Mogweh should do the fighting to find justice for Sam's precious mother. Yet again, Sam, presented with unfailing logic decided to forget about his mother and save his own skin. He refused to be imprisoned so agreed to meet Mogweh and Grimmal the next day to discuss their plan for killing off the Masters henchmen.
This left Mogweh with no alternative, he sent Sam a message telling him to meet Grimmal by the Velnishi caves.
Mogweh is dressed in full midnight blue platemail. He has a midnight blue cloak wrapped around him with the hood up and a black facemask. He speaks with a muffed and slightly higher pitched sing-song voice. To all intense and purposes when Sam meets with him, this figure is Grimmal or somebody else.
Sam meets the figure and follows him into the caves and with easy Mogweh smothers the hapless Menki's face with a rag soaked in a strong soporific. He ties Sam down to a rock and in particular one of Sam's arms.
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[Note, Even though his name is used in the text below, Mogweh is not known to Samcat as he is heavily disguised.]
Mogweh draws a matt black blade from within his cloak and kneels down next to the hand that is tied to the floor. He grabs at the hand taking the smallest finger and forces it open.'
Samcat cringes, his eyes widen as he looks down at his hand before his gaze jumps up to Mogweh 'Please! don't hurt me!' he pleads
Mogweh whispers near Samcat's ear,'Lets take a little form here shall we..' and he slowly pushes the dagger into Samcats finger, working it through the joint until the finger is removed.
Samcat screams loudly as tears begin the flow freely down his cheeks 'Noo! I haven't done anything, please don't.. please!' he sobs as he grits his teeth in pain
Mogweh takes up the finger and waves it in front of Samcat's face,'look Sam, look it's your finger' he giggles.
Samcat sobs and with deplorable sound he exclaims 'You.. You won't.. get away with this..'
Mogweh reaches inside his cloak and mutters a word,'Flame' and the dagger becomes surrounded with flame. Soon the blade becomes red hot and he forces it down on to the stump of the missing finger cauterising the wound.
Samcat squeals from the pain as he turn his face in the other direction, his cheek pressed against the stone 'What do you want from me!?' he growls as his tears fall to the ground continuously.
Mogweh holds the dagger into the wound for a long while, watching Samcat squirm before saying ,''We'll get to that later Sam, much later.' he then removes the dagger and places it on the ground.
Samcat breaks down completely from all the horrors he have been forced to suffer, his sobs growing louder as he squeals 'How do you know my name?'
Mogweh says coldly,'Eyes everywhere Menki! Did you think you could walk in to our plans and start spreading your filthy lies without us hearing about it?'
Samcat cringes for a moment before anger consumes him 'What have you done with Mogweh!?' he demands through his sobs
Mogweh replies,'Just a moment, just need this healed up first', and he slips a hand into his cloak and takes hold of Samcats hand with the other,'Heal' he commands, and a white light flows from his into Samcat's hand healing the wound shut..
Samcat claws at the rope with his other paw desperately as the stump remaining of his finger begins to close up
Mogweh picks up his dagger and stands,'Mogweh is a pawn nothing more, his time will come very shortly. It's your time now though Samcat Silka.'
Samcat looks down into his lap as his tears soaks his pants, he concentrates in a small prayer 'By root and stem.. By flower and tree.. Protect me godly mother.... My praise onto thee' he murmurs to himself as he gives Mogweh a deplorable look.
Mogweh returns the dagger to the cloak and walks over to his back pack. He reaches down removes a morningstar. In a flash he spins and brings it down onto one of Samcats knees with all his might.
Samcat screams in agony as the morning star crushes his kneecap, he squirms in pain as he desperatly tries to escape.
Mogweh moves over to the other side of Samcat and brings the morning star down on the other knee.
Samcat cries lets out a pathetic cry as his other kneecap is broken under the morning star 'Please!... No more, no more!'
Mogweh adjusts the grip of the weapon in his hands and says,'I'm not even started Sam.' then he begins bringing it down repeatedly on Samcat's arms, hips, legs and chest. Each time regarding the mutilated mass before him to check he isn't about to die.
Samcat continues to scream as he is pummelled by Mogweh, bone breaking thuds can be heard every time the morning star connects. He closes his eyes in a attempt to ignore the pain, his thoughts are with his mother.
Mogweh stops and listens to Samcat's screams patiently waiting for them to abate before continuing shattering his bones.
Samcat continues to cry, unable to move he looks into the ground with a hollow expression, abandoning all hope he once had. He looks up at Mogweh with a hollow expression, the unbearable ache i his body smothering his words.
Mogweh seeing Samcats face change smiles to himself then throws the weapon a way to one side,'Have you had enough Sam? I think you must realise that I could do this forever. I could send you to the Death realm to heal up and be waiting in Ojaveda to drag you away and begin again.'
Samcat looks down on his broken legs before nodding, knowing he is utterly helpless, he looks up at his tormentor with wide eyes 'Please.. Please don't hurt Mogweh'
Mogweh places a foot on Samcats leg as he leans towards the menki's face,'You are going to do as your friend Mogweh suggested. You will turn yourself into the guards and admit the abduction of Jacula. You will say you did it for the money or some such reason. You will not mention Mogweh, the master, Shangshi or any that you have had dealings with. You will get yourself into prison. Only there will you be safe. Once you are released, you will be free and if you keep your mouth shut we may let you live. If you try and warn Mogweh or anyone else this will begin again. We have eyes and ears everywhere Sam, I think you realise that now.'
Samcat spits in Mogweh's face as he leans in 'Never! When i have nothing else i still have my dignity,.. My mother wouldn't have wanted it... No...' he cringes, realizing what he just did.
Mogweh says nothing, he just reaches inside his cloak with one hand and holds out the other. He finally utters a word,'Flame' and grabs hold of Samcat's arm. The flames burn through the flesh and the fat begins to boil as the arm gradually blackens..
Samcat lets out a agonizing scream as his arm is scorned. He cries loudly as the smell of burnt flesh begins to fill the cave 'Xiosia.. Save me..' can be heard through the screams and sobs.
Mogweh stands up straight his hand still ablaze and says,'That finger will never return, just like your mothers limbs never returned. Would you like to lose more body parts? I think you would''
Samcat is at a loss for words from the pain. He looks up and pleads 'No! no more.. No more!' he fills with disgust against himself 'i will do it, on one condition..' he demands weakly
Mogweh reaches down and grabs one of Sam's knees with his blazing hand and intensifying the flame attempts to burn through the knee join,'Just a minute Sam, tell me in a minute' he murmurs.
Samcat lets out a torturous yell as the flames burn into his knee 'Please'!, stop!' he screams as he tears stop. having cried more than what his body can take the last few weeks 'I will do it.. I will do it..'
Mogweh begins to hum a strange childlike tune as he burns through the joint, coughing slightly as the smoke fills his lungs. Finally he stops and stands away from Samcat's body, 'Look what you made me do Sam. I want you to know I take no pleasure in this. Now, tell me what you are going to do.'
Samcat shivers as the smell of his burned body fills his nostrils 'Promise you won't hurt Mogweh.. I love him... Promise..' he exclaims weakly, knowing that he isn't in the position to make demands.
Mogweh hums gently for a moment after listening to Samcat's words,'another demand Sam?' and he sighs removing his dagger he begins to cut away at the burnt knee joint, severing the leg. As the blood begins to flow he once again cauterises the wound with a flaming hand, squeezing the joint maliciously.
Samcat reaches his breaking point as his leg is severed. The stump remaining twitches awkwardly before finally going limp. 'I'll do whatever you want.. I'll do it... No more I beg of you.. No more'
Mogweh takes up the leg stump and throws it in Samcat's lap, 'Shall I heal the leg Sam? Do you want the leg permanently removed?' says ignoring Samcat's words.
Samcat looks shocked at the sight of his severed leg landing in his lap 'No, i'll do anything, anything.. Anything' he repeats as he begins to rock forward, in shock of the brutality he has been put through.
Mogweh waves his hand in front of his face trying to clear the air of the stench of burning flesh,'Say it Sam' he whispers
Samcat squeals pathetically 'I'll admit to the abduction.. I swear.. I swear on my mothers soul..'
Mogweh replies,'You will walk from Ojaveda to Hydlaa. You will go to the nearest guard. You will surrender as we discussed. You will be watched the whole time. Fail Sam, and we will find Mogweh and we will cut off his limbs send him healed to the Death Realm. We will find you and we will make this seem like the blinking of an eye.'
Samcat looks down on the severed leg in his lap 'Please... I cannot walk. I cannot move' The brutal beating he received has rendered him paralysed
Mogweh smiles from beneath his mask and says soothinly ,'oh, not now you can't but..', then more harshly ,'Remember - eyes everywhere Menki' and he places one hand over Samcats face while reaching inside his cloak with the other he speaks the word once more,'Flame'. A gentle flame engulfs his hand and Samcat's face slowly begins to blister.
Samcat shakes as the flames slowly licks his face, he closes his eyes as his fur is scorned, not being able to do more to protect himself.
Mogweh presses his hand harder into the face and watches as Sam's face begins to melt.
Samcat tries to scream, yet his pleads are smothered as the flames eats into his face and eyeballs. Leaving him twitching uncontrollably
Mogweh continues to hold his hand in place as the heat gradually begins to boil Samcat's brain.
Samcat goes completely limp as the boiled fragments of his brain runs down his chest. His skull melted right open. He is dead and the horrific sight matches the pain he had in his final moments.
Mogweh surrounded by smoke and unable to breath properly, finally pushes his fingers into the sockets of Samcat's eyes and intensifying the flame, pushes his hand into his skull.
Samcat 's body is set ablaze and burns wildly, filling the cave with smoke and the vile stench of burnt flesh
Mogweh steps back from the burning body and out of the reach of the smoke. He stands satisfied as the body slowly fades and Samcat goes to the embrace of Dakruu.
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[Samcat! :'( Mogweh's just about as horrific as Rigwyn, now, from my perspective. ;D]
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ewwwww...... oh, and poor sam. :flowers: get well soon.
You will not mention Mogweh, the master, Shangshi or any that you have had dealings with.
Indirectly incriminating Shansghi..... that’s the sort of thing that could get you disappeared.
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Reading "The Torture of Samcat Silka" backwards was fun.
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And the surprises keep on coming! *snickers*
"I leave the clash of blades to thee, for the killing blow belongs to me. Watch did I the fearsome fight, cloaked in shadow weaving lies. I wield not sword nor a single blade, patiently i wait within the shade. I know your strength, I know your fear. inside your head i calmly leer. For when i strike, deception i wield. And my attack will be a sight unseen. For all this time you've been blind to see, your every breath belongs to me."
Love this, very fitting and well-written! The whole RP with Mogweh has a very dark feeling to it, I can literally sense it in the office here, awesome :)
"The Torture of Samcat Silka"
Ack, that made me squeek. Poor, poor Samcat!
Yet a brilliant task for Mogweh *snickers* The lies and deceit are all over the place.
[Samcat! :'( Mogweh's just about as horrific as Rigwyn, now, from my perspective. ;D]
Exactly my thoughts!! ;D
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"Framed"
Samcat had risen from the deathrealm. Tortured and defiled, in both mind and body. The smell of his burning flesh still stung his nostrils as he looked into the crystal. Samcat's faith in that good resided within people has crashed and burned, there was only pain and suffering in his mind. The warmth of Ojadeva had a different feel to it as he staggered up to his mothers old tent. He stuck his head inside, only to find the hammocks and various furniture standing as they had in his childhood, nothing had changed in the Silka residence. He walked in and took a seat of one of the carpets, all of them weaved in typical Ojadeva fashion.
He sat still, as if waiting for something. He had no tears left to cry nor would he waste his breath of chants to Xiosia. It seemed as if he remembered something as he looked into the soft sand which served as a floor. Eagerly he started digging with his paws. The soft ground posing little resistance as a box made of dried up tefusang skin appeared in the hole he had dug. Carefully he took opened the box, finding an amulet from his youth. He squeezed the tiny trinket in his paw, apparently there was still tears to be had.
"Are you proud of me mommy?" He sobbed.
No answer, yet for some reason he expected one. He sat still until nightfall, waiting for a tiny whisper. A sign.. Anything. The fire he lit in the fireplace brought little warmth as he stared into it, his mother was dead and he was all alone. He had kept this obvious reality from himself until now.
He stood up and threw the amulet into the fire, watching it crumble in the fierce flames. He grabbed a log setting the tent alight before leaving, watching both his home and his memories burn to the ground.
'You are going to do as your friend Mogweh suggested. You will turn yourself into the guards and admit the abduction of Jacula. You will say you did it for the money or some such reason. You will not mention Mogweh, the master, Shangshi or any that you have had dealings with. You will get yourself into prison. Only there will you be safe. Once you are released, you will be free and if you keep your mouth shut we may let you live. If you try and warn Mogweh or anyone else this will begin again. We have eyes and ears everywhere Sam, I think you realize that now.'
Demands where set, and it was up to Samcat to either comply or defy them. Had Mogweh left him in the cave, had he been taken?. Many theory's spun around in Sam's head yet the cruelty of the situation remained. He traveled towards Hydlaa. The smoke of his burning past behind him, a crisp breeze soothing his tears. The massive gates was visible from a far and after a long walk Samcat entered the city who had brought him so much suffering, Hydlaa.
"When I have nothing else, at east I have my dignity"
What is dignity i a city rotten to it's core? nothing. Samcat's perspective on society had changed after the horrors he had witnessed, the smart survive and those who where under the impression that they where safe would be shown otherwise. He threw himself at at the guards feet and admitted to the event which had changed his life forever. And so it was that he was thrown into Jail for an unknown duration, The guards and the Octarchy oblivious what has transpired. He was confined into a tiny cell without a window, not knowing when he would look upon the azure sun again. Would the prison harden Samcat, would he ever know the truth?
[Poor Sam, to have his crush torture and murder him like that :o will he ever find out?]
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Not to worry Samcat, Mog will come and visit you. ;D
Together you'll find the answers you are looking for :devil:
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"Epilogue"
Fresh air filled Jacula's lungs, the azure sun shone upon his armor. Mellas was by his side in sense and in essence, he had been successful. A single taste of the sweetness of victory had left many men craving more, yet Jacula was not an ordinary man. Dakkru had claimed the victims of his endeavor, lies had spread as a protective sheet over his deeds. Every life crushed by necessity, the malign lies and the evil he spawned from the darkest corners of his mind. It had been worth it, Samcat had taken the fall and suspicion had been shattered. The blood on his hands seemed less disturbing to him considering his reward.
Nothing was more important, nothing more significant than his beloved Mellas. She was everything and more, his solemn obsession. He idolized her beyond what could be comprehended, without her he would be nothing. The day's they spent by each others side where so very dear to him, the painful memories haunting him from his past fading every second her hazel eyes dug into his. Their future where I bright one, yet it was absorbed into his extensive sentiment towards the blackflame and it's goals.
"My bidding resides in your dark heart"
The stench of the sewer awoke an accustomed taste on his tongue as he waded through the filth. The temple had grown as he was greeted by neophytes upon entry, they studied the tomes eagerly, one more compelled to prove himself than the other.
Tests where administered accordingly and a evaluation followed. Jacula himself had been tested and thus he approached the altar, unknowing what awaited.
"Use the power of love to gain what is not easily given"
With an open mind and humble posture he awaited the whisper, the cold ambiance of the room slowly creeping up his spine. The whisper filled to room 'Roar and fire, spawned from mind and heart. You have grown into a greater fiend, I am pleased. Rise Jacula and accept my gifts, for I place my bidding upon your shoulders. Bathe in the clarity I reward you and stand in awe, for you have only just begun'.
Those who serve the bidding loyally where awarded from the unlimited wealth that resided within these walls. Knowledge is the purest form of wealth. Jacula knew this, and now he saw it clear.
Darkness leered from every inch of the room, consuming him completely. His veins came close to bursting as he grew into a greater being, a beast who dug it's claws into the stone. He had grown into an embodiment of terror, a hulking monster of himself. And thus his guilt had ended, for he had entered a new state of mind, and new state being. Would he learn to control what he had been given?
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"He had grown into an embodiment of terror, a hulking monster of himself."
Look beyond the lies
And you will find
A truth hidden, deep in stone
Guarded by the whispers horde
We slay for thee
We live for thee
We die for thee
We honor thine bidding
Light the path, and I will follow
Infuse my mind and I will wallow
Guide my dagger from it's sheat
Fill my thoughts with your deceit
In the light of day or dark of night
my blades, they glisten
Whisper to me
I will listen
The end
A new beginning
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[This event has been quite the journey, and I must say that I have learned a lot. I would like to give a special thanks to all of those who have contributed to it. It just goes to show what can be accomplished when role players work together and create in-depth storyline's such as this one. An evil force is rising in Yliakum, and in time it will be one to be reckoned with :devil: I myself cannot play the 0.5 version properly yet, but fret not. This is not the last you will see of Jacula. Feel free to comment what you thought was good and bad, I'm pondering if I should create another event, and my motivation is fueled by your opinions ;)]
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[Very well writ; Jacula, Mellas, Mogweh, Samcat, Shangshi, Rigwyn, and Cavi. It was just about like being at a movie theatre :devil:. Twas a good read. :flowers: Heck, with all those sewer followers, the other dark side (Dakkru) has something to work against. All they need now is a badge or something to make hunting them down easier. ;D]
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{{ Amazing read! Congrats to all who contributed. I like reading stories where you can see the characters change dramatically, but it is a gradual change (who'd expect Melly to go over to the dark side? :o ) But, really, you guys did a great job. What will Yliakum do now that the dark forces are stronger than ever?
And 0.5 is still a bit glitchy for me but I can get in. I am hoping to resurrect one of my characters to do some roleplaying in a storyline or two. But in the mean time....
Dral wonders what trouble will Tin get into now that there's evil at every corner?
Nonetheless, wonderful story Jac :) }}
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Good job putting all this together :thumbup: made approaching you with getting shangshi involed all those many months ago well worth it.
I had alot of fun playing my parts (maybe the truth behind them will come out at some point), and I'm sure i will enjoy all the future escapades were all bound to have. :devil:
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[Hasn't been mentionned yet... Hope to see my name in the next RP of this plotline!]
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[Jac - thank you for taking the time to coordinate a very entertaining plot line. It's provided me and those in the event many hours of discussion and an outlet for creativity which we all thoroughly enjoyed.
Similar to Shangshi's comment, I'm also glad that, as a noob, I sent Mog to follow Jacula down that alley for a bit of "further RP" :devil: as you put it ;) all those weeks ago.
Mog and I have still got a lot to learn, but it's a pleasure learning it here in this event.
So, it just remains to say, please get the next event going soon.]
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Excellent work Jacula, Mellas and everyone else involved ! please don't stop now.
These events have been a lot of fun to participate in and to read. They are also very helpful in getting the RP community jump-started. Hopefully the sequel to this event and those events started by others players will continue to enrich our RP environment. Both you and Mellas deserve a lot of credit for the skillful effort put in so far.
Hats off to all involved and a big Thank you ! :thumbup:
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[I really had a fantastic time, watching the plot grow and thicken, and then adding to it with others as well. I know I've said this before, but it just keeps on getting better and better! Congratulations to you, Jacula, for having made all of this possible! And a congratulations for all of those who aided in creating a great world of RP in this event :) It really turned out amazing and I'm honored to have been a part of it.
The growing of friendships, bonds, and the meeting of new people. It's given me a great feeling of adventure. Thank you all, for this!
I guess we all feel the same thing right now... this isn't the end... Who knows it's just the beginning. ;) ]
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[ This was my first event as a participant, And it has really been a special experience! thanks to Jacula for putting all this work in, and shangshi, Mellas, Rigwyn, Cavi and Mogweh off course :) I'm really looking forward to rping with all of you again! and in my opinion, this event deserves a sticky post or something :sorcerer:]
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this event deserves a sticky post or something :sorcerer:
I can't argue with that :whistling:
I had a lot of fun and I'm eager to do it again. Thanks to all the great rpers and a honorable mention to Jacula, you know 3 is a magic number, how about another sequel? :innocent:
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you know 3 is a magic number, how about another sequel? :innocent:
I have been absent lately due to some RL troubles, yet I am happy to inform you that another sequel is in the works and will be starting once I am able to play 0.5. In the mean time I encourage others to start events and develop story lines. Remember it doesn't have to be perfect to be entertaining :) happy holidays
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you know 3 is a magic number, how about another sequel? :innocent:
I have been absent lately due to some RL troubles, yet I am happy to inform you that another sequel is in the works and will be starting once I am able to play 0.5. In the mean time I encourage others to start events and develop story lines. Remember it doesn't have to be perfect to be entertaining :) happy holidays
I am trying with Feonu, though nobody seems to be online when i am, and i dont think anybody wants to touch a smelly orphan with a medical mystery [glowing wound]
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Nice event, good job Jacula.
On another note.
All Black Flame followers will perish in agony.
Long live Kull the Black-hearted!