[RP] The Madness of Jacula

[jaculapundactum]

[WARNING: This post contains graphic violence and is quite disturbing to read - if you are easily offended, please skip this post, thank you. These events transpired after Jamona was killed by Jacula, the posting must be very confusing to those not involved ingame. I will do my best to clear up any misunderstandings, Enjoy  ]

*Jacula moved swiftly towards the bronze doors, escaping the wretched city of Hydlaa, and those hunting him from within it. He avoids the main roads in fear of those who restlessly seek him out, he decides to move cautiously as he scours the road before him intently. The whispers in his head twisting and corrupting, he maims and murders without hesitation to feed the voice echoing inside his head. As he scours a presence of something unusual makes him snap out of his delusion, if only for a second.

A klyros stands before him, her eyes filled with rage, she shoots him a self certain smirk as she fidgets her weapons, moving closer as words know only to few roll off her tongue Leeshaile shol saardh." [you have been marked] she sneers, looking ready to do battle. Jacula tries to fight the command of the whisper, it's demand consuming his mind entirely as he unexpectedly rushes towards her, covering his body with his dreaded spiked shield as they collide..

(19:07:39) Uosdwis notices the confrontation in the road and stops in his tracks..
(19:08:13) Jacula roars, as he rushes towards Eckar, trying to send her to the ground as both of them collide.
(19:08:32) Eckar holds her side as she falls under Jacula , blood trickling from where the spike of Jacula's shield slashed her.. her blackened eyes gaze at Uosdwis pleadingly..
(19:08:39) >Eckar Rraynne takes a seat by Jacula Pundactum.
(19:09:25) Uosdwis swiftly draws his axes and leaps at Jacula, trying to startle him off balance.
(19:09:31) Jacula puts his axe to Eckars throat as he look over at Uosdwis with a mocking grin.
(19:10:08) Uosdwis stops midleap and glares at Jacula "kill her and you die next"
(19:10:16) Jacula blocks Uosdwis path with his shield before roaring 'drop your weapons, or Eckar will wander her realm without a head'
(19:11:56) Eckar narrows her eyes, almost boring through Jacula as she stares at him. Suddenly she gets a wicked expression upon her face.. "You worthless...stupid... woman." She tries to plunge her dagger into Jacula's armor to throw him off of her.
(19:12:12) Uosdwis steps back slowly saying "ok, leave her alone and face me then" quickly he snatches a glyph from his bag and casts a dazzling burst of light in front of Jacula
(19:13:08) Jacula growls as a dagger sears into his armor, he steps back, the burst of dazzling light blurring his vision. Madness still burning in his eyes
(19:13:31) Eckar jumps to her feet, cracking her neck in a mocking manner as she sneers evily at Jacula.
(19:13:32) >Eckar Rraynne stands up.
(19:13:41) Uosdwis jumps between Jacula and Eckar, axes flashing in the afterglow of the spell.
(19:14:21) Jacula looks to Uosdwis 'you wish to die for this chunk of pretty meat Uosdwis?'
(19:14:48) Eckar glares, "Jacula! Fight her! She doesn't deserve you!"
(19:15:38) Uosdwis growls deep in his throat and glares menacingly at Jacula "you know you have the power, Jacula. Overthrow your foul mistress or we will finish you..."
(19:15:49) Jacula sneers 'a mark you bear as of this day.. She will smother you in her embrace'
(19:16:24) Eckar glares, "She smothers you! You think she cares for you... the moment you do what she asks she'll be done with you!"
(19:16:29) Uosdwis grins "I am not the only one who bears a mark, then. Or has she not told you...?"
(19:16:53) Uosdwis looks at Eckar
(19:17:07) Eckar's eyes glaze over again as she cackles, locking her gaze with Jacula's.. "Remember... Jacula..."
(19:17:09) Uosdwis says: You were to tell him, were you not?
(19:17:48) Jacula shakes his head and grins 'You know nothing of this ynnwn' he cackles
(19:17:53) Eckar bites her lip, her eyes narrowing before she shoots a grin to Uosdwis.. then turns to Jacula, repeating in a wicked tone..."Leeshaile shol saardh..."
(19:18:20) Uosdwis grins toothily.
(19:19:30) Uosdwis says: Beat her, Jacula... or need we beat her out of you?
(19:19:44) Uosdwis says: You don't have to be allowed to die, you know.
(19:19:45) Jacula smiles delighted 'Join the line' he gestures to behind himself, as there was people standing there waiting to kill him
(19:20:05) Eckar smirks.. "They wish to kill you Jacula...we.. don't."
(19:20:20) Eckar licks her lips and grins big.. "We wish to kill.."
(19:20:31) Uosdwis says: We wish to kill... a piece of you...
(19:20:37) Uosdwis smiles
(19:20:40) Eckar licks the blood from her hand and cackles.. "A piece of you.. that she claims.."
(19:21:03) Jacula suddenly runs towards Uosdwis after his comment, his axe raised above his head.
(19:21:35) Eckar darts around, getting behind Jacula.
(19:21:46) Uosdwis pushes Eckar back and raises his arm, deflecting the blow, but suffering a ghastly wound to his arm.
(19:22:20) Jacula grins as he cuts into his arm, trying to kick him to the ground
(19:22:26) Eckar scowls as she sees the wound to Uosdwis' arm.. she lunges, leaping in the air, trying to land on top of Jacula, to push him to the ground.
(19:22:57) Eckar says: You will pay for that, wench! I don't care if I have to beat you out!
(19:23:15) Uosdwis sees Eckar leap and falls easily, trying to kick Jacula in the stomach as he falls.
(19:23:49) Jacula laughs as Eckar lands on his back, taking a kick to his gut. landing on Eckar with all his weight
(19:23:50) >Uosdwis Dewoh takes a seat.
(19:23:55) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(19:24:00) >Eckar Rraynne takes a seat by Jacula Pundactum.
(19:24:01) >Uosdwis Dewoh stands up.
(19:24:34) Uosdwis leaps up, blood gushing from his now useless arm and swings at Jacula's throat with his other axe.
(19:24:41) Jacula feels the air go out of her as he lands, quickly struggling to his feet
(19:24:47) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(19:25:10) >Uosdwis Dewoh dropped a Small Battle Axe.
(19:25:26) Eckar gasps quickly and jumps to her feet, trying to regain her breath.
(19:25:26) >Eckar Rraynne stands up.
(19:25:52) Jacula growls as the axe almost severs his throat causing a cut across it. he pivots to the side, aiming a slash at Uosdwis spine.
(19:26:37) Uosdwis loses his grip on his axe as Jacula's neck pulls away...
(19:26:43) >Uosdwis Dewoh dropped a Small Battle Axe.
(19:26:58) Eckar screams and lunges at Jacula, aiming the point of her dagger to the back of his neck, trying to slam it into his spine to paralyze him.
(19:27:04) Uosdwis spins and takes the axe hit full in the side.
(19:27:09) >Uosdwis Dewoh takes a seat.
(19:27:12) Jacula watches the grass under him turn red as the cut in his throat bleed heavily, he roars in pain as Eckars dagger digs deep into his neck.
(19:28:03) Uosdwis's last conscious effort is spent to kick at Jacula's ankle, trying to bring him down.
(19:28:13) >Uosdwis Dewoh appears to have fallen asleep!
(19:28:13) Jacula cries out in pain as he struggles to turn. He raises his axe, aiming for Eckars thigh trying to chop her leg off.
(19:28:50) Eckar jumps back just enough to get a huge slash on her thigh, she yelps out in pain, but still tries to drive the dagger deeper.. wanting him to fall paralyzed.
(19:28:57) Uosdwis lays in a pool of his own blood, gasping raggedly...
(19:29:57) Jacula nearly falls over by Uos kick, he looks delighted over at him before moving slowly towards Eckar, dragging his feet as her she releases the dagger in his neck.
(19:30:37) Eckar backs away, holding her thigh as blood pours from it.
(19:31:21) Jacula aims a kick for Eckars bleeding thigh with all his strength
(19:32:18) Uosdwis's will returns enough to move his hand to his pouch of glyphs, feeling for the right one through blinding agony he locates the rock and hurls his will at Jacula with the strength of stone
(19:32:32) Eckar screams and falls to the ground, with her last effort she tries to send a rush of rocks in Jacula's direction to knock him backwards.. hopefully unconscious.
(19:34:15) Jacula feels her thigh buckle by his kick yet as he is hit by the rocks he falls back, blood streaming from his mouth as he falls next to Uos looking to him with rage in his eyes, grinding his teeth in pain.
(19:34:22) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(19:34:45) Eckar moves in agony as she rushes to Uosdwis' side, pressing her hands to his flesh, trying to send healing energies from her to him.
(19:34:45) >Eckar Rraynne stands up.
(19:35:24) Jacula crawls closer struggling to get on top of Uos, aiming several punches towards his bloody face.
(19:35:30) Uosdwis crawls weakly toward Jacula, eyes smoking hate, feeling for his throat... he feels his strength returning and seizes, his grip tightening quickly.
(19:36:14) Eckar cries out a growl as she tries to pull the blade from Jacula's neck.
(19:36:17) Uosdwis's face takes the abuse unnoticeable... trying to stay conscious long enough to strangle
(19:36:59) Jacula spits blood in Uos eyes as he grabs his throat, smiling through gritted teeth as he reigns down punches against his battered face.
(19:37:19) >Uosdwis Dewoh dropped a Mercenary Helm.
(19:37:36) Eckar tries to kick Jacula in the ribs with all her might, using her good leg, "STOP IT!"
(19:37:48) Uosdwis's helmet falls off under the rain of blows... his head snapping back as he fights to stay aware...
(19:37:58) Jacula cries out in pain as the dagger is ripped from his neck, falling over Uosdwis with a loud thud.
(19:38:24) Eckar falls to her knees, seeing Jacula fall and tries to heal Uosdwis again, pulsing the energies through her fingertips into him.
(19:38:28) >Eckar Rraynne takes a seat by Uosdwis Dewoh.
(19:39:23) Uosdwis's strength returns enough to stand, he grabs for his fallen axe to end the danger of Jacula... for now...
(19:39:27) Jacula twitches, crawling in the grass. leaving a thick trail of blood behind him, he looks over at them with insanity running through him, keeping him from dying from the blood loss.
(19:39:28) >Uosdwis Dewoh stands up.
(19:39:32) >Uosdwis Dewoh picked up a Small Battle Axe
(19:39:41) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(19:39:48) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(19:40:30) Uosdwis staggers toward Jacula as he crawls, aiming his axe carefully to remove his head...
(19:40:39) Jacula closes his eyes as Uos moves closer, muttering some kind of spell to himself in a hoarse tone of voice, the blood muffling his words
(19:41:00) Eckar smiles faintly, blood covering her face from when Uos was punched, seeing him stand with strength.. then she fades into unconsciousness from the blood loss.
(19:41:43) Jacula disappears into a cloud of ashes as Uos swings his axe. leaving both of them in the grass as it spreads to a light breeze.

(19:41:49) Uosdwis swings his axe as hard as he can, aiming for the last undamaged section of neck.
(19:42:08) Uosdwis's axe passes through air and he growls loud.
(19:42:37) Eckar lays on the ground, blood pooling from her thigh and side.
(19:43:00) Uosdwis wastes no time, spinning around he grabs Eckar's hand and passes the crystal energy from his glyph to her.
(19:43:13) >Uosdwis Dewoh takes a seat by Eckar Rraynne.
(19:43:44) Eckar twitches, the wounds on her thigh and side slowly closing.
(19:44:04) Eckar opens her eyes slightly.. muttering.. "..is..is he gone."
(19:44:24) Uosdwis looks down at Eckar, full of concern "sister... he is gone... he vanished like a black cloud..."
(19:45:13) Uosdwis says: I think we are safe for the moment...
(19:45:30) Eckar smirks faintly as more strength returns to her, ".. seems we'll have to just cut him off and try again later..."
(19:46:42) Uosdwis continues to channel healing energy into both himself and Eckar "aye... and keep trying till this form of her menace is removed... temporarily..."
(19:46:49) Uosdwis sighs bitterly.
(19:47:09) >Uosdwis Dewoh picked up a Mercenary Helm
(19:47:30) Eckar pushes herself into a crouch and shakes her head a little.. then smiles at Uosdwis.. "I think we need to wash off... we're covered from head to toe in blood.."
(19:47:33) Uosdwis looks at his battered and bloody helmet and shakes his head
(19:48:13) Uosdwis says: Aye... and maybe we will have time for a drink of ale before we have to save the world again, eh?
(19:48:36) Eckar giggles, smiling more, "Thank you.. for saving me."
(19:50:00) Uosdwis chuckles "likewise, you saved me too."
(19:50:10) >Uosdwis Dewoh picked up a Small Battle Axe
(19:50:24) Eckar grins, whispering.. "Well.. I kinda swore to be here.. no matter what.. ever since -that- day.."
(19:50:30) Uosdwis looks around nervously out of habit... "Aye. I know that well."
(19:50:52) Eckar says: Guess we can return to Gugrontid..
(19:51:17) Uosdwis smiles
(19:51:20) >Uosdwis Dewoh stands up.
(19:51:25) >Eckar Rraynne stands up.

*Jacula watches the two klyros from a far, thankful for the spells one can learn by studying the dark way. He lays back in the grass breathing heavily, blood still flowing freely from his throat and neck, he looks pale.. Weakened by the ghastly wounds from their fight.. He struggles not to fall into unconsciousness as a soft breeze caresses his pale cheek. A tear runs down his bloody face, thinking of his friend Eckar whom he hurt, who tried to pull him from the whispers vice. He closes his eyes, wanting to sink into the earth. Buried in the filthy soil, where he would never hurt another friend. Yet the whispers grip around him tightens. Punishing his disobedience, he struggles to his feet, dragging them as he staggers towards Hydlaa, the voice in his head comforting him. Keeping him alive as he struggles. He walks slowly, his eyes hollow, vision blurred by the blood of his friend. His skin as pale as the mist that slowly embraces the streets of Hydlaa as he enters the gates. Her voice draws him closer, keeping him conscious as he leaves a trail of blackened blood behind him. He is called into the sewers, where he can stand no more. His legs buckle under him yet he stays awake crawling through the raw sewage, the rats hissing as he approaches them, ready to protect their kin from the uninvited guest. He whimpers, calling out for her through his blood encrusted lips as he slowly fades. He falls into unconsciousness drifting of into dreams of the face beyond her veil...

[MellasFenixxes]

[This happened after Anibela and Jamona were murdered, and before Jacula's fight with Eckar and Uosdwis]

There's a young nolthrir roaming through Hydlaa. She appears to be deep in thought, going over the many things that have happened in the past few days. It feels like chaos has awakened in Hydlaa. If there were any more to join the robberies, attacks, serial murders, and religious fights, what would become of the city? She wonders why the Octarchy has failed to keep evil outside their gates for so many times, yet... she smiles softly, thankfully. "Maybe it has it's good sides too."

The crystal's light is slowly becoming faint, when Mellas nears Jacula standing on a rooftop nearby her old guildhouse.

(19:41:50) Jacula smiles widely as he looks over at Mellas 'come.. join me'
(19:42:26) Jacula looks out over the town he caused chaos in, looking delighted
(19:42:27) Mellas smiles back. 'Hey, how are you?'
(19:43:29) Jacula glances back at Mellas with a wicked smile 'Odinsdi is not with you to kill me?'
(19:43:33) Mellas wraps her arms around his chest and lays her head on his back.
(19:44:23) Jacula speaks in a deep twisted tone of voice 'so much strength within you.. I see it clear'
(19:44:38) Mellas shakes her head. 'No, I only have a moment with you.'
(19:45:34) Mellas chuckles. 'What more do you see, tell me.'
(19:45:47) Jacula smiles to himself, not seeming bothered as she lays her head on his back 'A moment is enough.. Or do you want more?
(19:46:44) Mellas laughs, looking amused. 'Every moment is a small blessing... I miss you.'
(19:47:57) Jacula glances back at Mellas 'So much blood on his hands, how could one possibly miss a mad man like him?' he says fiercely
(19:48:45) Mellas looks up into his eyes when he glances back at her. 'The blood isn't on his hands, it's on yours, whomever you are to possess him.'
(19:50:42) Jacula tightens his fist as he looks back at Mellas 'If anybody catches you here with me they will come for you' he says while grinning deeply
(19:52:00) Mellas raises her eyebrows, keeping her arms around him. 'What do you mean?' she asks, tightening her grip.
(19:54:35) Jacula laughs as he looks out over Hydlaa 'I am a thorn in the rose that is Yliakum, i am hunted' he says as he turns to her 'Would you be with me.. still?'
(19:55:20) Jacula seems to be unusually calm arround Mellas, yet the deranged gleam in his eyes remain
(19:56:34) Mellas doesn't let go, resting against him. 'I'm here, with you, because I want to be.' She smiles gently. 'We're not hunting you, we're hunting what's possessing you, and we will help you. Someday, somehow.'
(19:58:08) Jacula seems suprised as she rests against him 'what makes you trust this insane murderer?' he scoffs
(19:59:18) Mellas closes her eyes. 'I don't know, I just do,' she says softly.
(20:01:39) Jacula slowly wraps his arms around her, obviously struggleing as he does. The azure sun fades, casting shadow over Hydlaa turning day to night.
(20:02:32) Mellas looks up into Jacula's eyes, searching. 'Tell me, what you feel. Tell me how to listen to her voice too...' she looks serious while she asks the question. The night falls around them, but the nolthrir doesn't even notice.
(20:03:47) Mellas smiles happily when he returns the hug, yet she realizes it takes him strength and admires the power he has inside to still disobey the voice that speaks to him.
(20:05:10) Jacula narrows his eyes, leaning closer to Mellas as he looks into her eyes. Seeming to search for something. 'She can't let you know.. not yet' he whispers
(20:06:44) Jacula overhears the chant of a crowd gathering nearby, torches in hand they scour the area, looking for him. He looks into Mellas eyes and leans in, maybe for the last time.
(20:07:34) Mellas furrows her brow thoughtfully. 'Why not?' she asks him stubbornly, her hold on him tightening. 'I won't give up on you,' she adds. 'No matter what.'
(20:08:48) Mellas leans forward and closes her eyes, pressing her lips against his softly. 'Remember,' she whispers.
(20:09:21) Jacula twitches as her grip tightens, not answering her question. He listens as the crowd draws closer. Yet he seems to forget it for a second as she kisses him
(20:10:02) Jacula looks at her one last time, then jumps off the roof. Heading to a place known only to few.

Mellas lets him go, her eyes following the running figure sadly. Where will this lead to? Who will win the fight between darkness and light? "Keep a clear head, and a clean mind, or the darkness might just turn into the light you seek." She whispers to no one in particular, then jumps off the building and disappears into the dark night.

[And so the characters progress in a very fascinating way. I'm very curious to know what will happen next, it appears that right now, anything is possible. Thank you ever so much for the amazing RP Jac!]

[Shangshi]

Shangshi stands in the plaza looking at the great crystal lost in thought. Looking round he fingers the hit of his sword and decides to slips down a ladder into the sewers not far from the winch entrance. As soon as he pierces the repugnant air he draws both his crystal-steel sabres as he heads down the first tunnel intent with sullying the crispness of the blades with the blood of criminals and rogues before he leaves.

Many hours pass, and new bodies little the sewer water before he becomes bored with his forays and decides to depart via the ladders at the back of the tavern.

With a fresh rag he gently cleans the blood from one of the blades, smiling and it hums once cleaned and returns it to its sheath, tossing the rag away. As he reaches the bottom of the wooden ladders and begins to clean his second blade a Ynnwn stumbles through the entrance in the roof and almost falls down the ladder. He skids in the dirty water and collapses into it dropping his axe, murmuring to himself as his blood runs and mixes with whatever mess fills the sewers. He pushes himself up and trembling but manages to crawl to the path at the edge of the sewer, obviously hurt.

Shangshi watches him surprised by the sight, he finishes wiping the blade, which again seems to hum once clean. He tosses the blade from his right to left hand as he heads towards the Ynnwn. Kneeling next to him, sword in left hand, he conjures crystal energies in his right.

The Ynnwn struggles to look back at the approaching figure, his vision blurry and weak he manages to rest his eyes upon Shangshi.

Placing his hand again the Ynnwn he pushes healing energies into him as he carefully looks him over. "You were one that approached me in the plaza."

The Ynnwn coughs, blood flowing freely from a wide wound on his neck dripping onto the sewer floor "The t-thirsty l-little clacker.. I remember"

Shangshi moves his hand to his neck gripping it hard, still allowing the energies to flow. The Ynnwn feels his strength slowly returning to him. A slight tone of red returning to his face "What brings you here.. Her whisper is silent" he coughs, bring up more blood.

Shangshi looks at the dried blood on his palm and scowling wipes it on the stone floor of the sewers. Twisting his now clean crystal-steel balde it catches the dim light. “Sport” and smirks to himself. The Ynnwn smiles through gritted teeth as he slowly turns over, his eyes digging into Shanshi's “What do you hunt clacker?” he scoffs. Looking back at the Ynnwn Shangshi answers “The rogues and fanatics that think it safe down here." and smiles "It saves leaving the city walls"

The Ynnwn smirks at Shangshi, his deranged eyes flickering "You know of Jacula.. So why save his life?" he sneers. Shangshi raises his eyebrows slightly confused "Your Jacula I assume, I only know of you from when you approached me in the plaza, and rather you alive than in the Death Realm." Jacula snorts, shooting him a disturbing grin "Then his deeds are unknown to you.. She tells me you are a wicked one.. A thirsty little clacker" he seems delusional, his words cryptic and confusing. Jacula slowly rubs the back of his neck, stains of klyros blood still glistening upon his armour.

Shangshi smiles shaking his head a little "You speak in half riddles, now what deeds do you refer too." He pauses a little tilting his head looking at Jacula “Obviously none that intrude upon me or I would know you.” Jacula laughs as he locks his eyes with Shangshi "Such self confidence.. Useful meat." he scoffs. "As for my deeds I serve the whisper.. To any extent clacker.. Now who do you serve?" he says while twitching slightly, licking the blood of his fingers.

Shangshi glares intently at Jacula "I serve no one, though if I can be of assistance to people I do what I can."

Jacula smiles as he sits back in the raw sewage, the stench doesn’t seem to bother him the least. He gives Shangshi a calculating look "Once I knew a woman, always wore a green ribbon around her neck.. We danced into the break of day.. She was the prey of my deceptive ways" He looks to Shangshi, narrowing his eyes. Waiting for a reaction. Shangshi expression doesn’t change continuing to glare as he watches Jacula "What do you mean by that? Ribbons are easily lost, or taken." he pauses slightly "And I think I may fear for this woman."

Jacula nods slightly, a serious demeanour upon his person. “And she would be most prudent to fear you clacker” He slowly gets to his feet, the insanity in his eyes contained, for now. He slowly pushes himself to his feet, feeling his legs tremble slightly, yet he shows no weakness towards Shangshi.

Shangshi gets to his feet as Jacula does and tosses his sword back to his stronger arm.

Jacula grins as he picks up his axe from the sewage, his eyes digging deep into Shangshi "She has a request.. And reward for those who serve her well.. Do you like rewards Demorian?" he grins. Shangshi keeps his eyes on Jacula, making a small circle with the tip of his sabre. "Riddles and half truths you speak in, at least for those that are too blind to see. And rewards are prizes for doing well. Rarer things than that interest me."

Jacula looks delighted “Yet your eyes are open.. Shangshi.. And her blessing onto those who do her bidding far exceeds a mere gift of trivial prizes” his eyes perk up as an echo bounces against the walls, seeming to come from deeper within the sewers. Shangshi's eyes glance past Jacula to the tunnel behind him. "You have my interest."

Jacula nods and tilts his head, the echo seem to become more frequent “And you have her offer.. One I will tell onto you.. In the near future” Shangshi nods, his attention being grabbed by the echoes as he looks past Jacula.

Jacula twitches as the echo draws even closer “Walk in shadow little clacker” he whispers before heading swiftly for the exit.

Shangshi turns watching Jacula leave, smiling he brings his sword up and flick the blade listening to the hum and departs the sewers to the tavern.

[eckar]

[WARNING: This post contains graphic violence and is quite disturbing to read - if you are easily offended, please skip this post, thank you.]

*Eckar was running towards the tavern to cool off after a long day of training. She slowly trailed up the stairs, trying to catch her breath when she spotted Jacula in the corner sitting..noticing her presence right away.

(03:27:42) Jacula looks up at Eckar, sweat glistening on his brow. He quenches his thirst with a mug of beer as he rubs his neck, smiling at the sight of her.
(03:27:47) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(03:28:08) Eckar glances at Jacula, studying the smile..keeping a slight distance as she sits down.
(03:28:09) >Eckar Rraynne takes a seat.
(03:29:02) Jacula observes Eckar, looking at the wide scar on her thigh 'Little little clacker.. What brings you here?” he sneers.
(03:29:06) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(03:29:19) Eckar sighs and mutters, "Not you again..."
(03:30:14) Eckar lifts her head and gazes into Jacula's eyes, her own flickering to a cloudy black..searching for traces of him..
(03:31:02) Jacula stabs a dagger into the table as a precaution. 'You can swing a blade,meat.. Yet now when you are alone will you be as lucky? i wonder.'
(03:32:04) Eckar lifts her hands, showing that she is unarmed. She grips a small chain on her neck.. "Jacula..."
(03:33:28) Jacula wipes the sweat from his brow. The warmth causing it to seep down the deep scar in his neck. He looks to her throat, as if he could dig into it with his eyes.
(03:34:31) Eckar gazes deeply into his eyes, still searching. She calls out in a soft melodic tone.. "Jacula..." She grips the chain again, fingering the small golden ring on it.. lifting it to shimmer in the light a bit, "Jac..do you remember this?"
(03:35:59) Jacula seems somewhat puzzled as his fingers dance over the dagger whom he stabbed into the table. She shimmer of the ring catching his attention, yet the deeper meaning of it seems lost on him.
(03:36:57) Eckar shifts forward onto her knees a little, holding the ring into clear view, sparkling bright as the light hits the gold."You gave this to me Jac..try to remember."
(03:39:07) Jacula tightens his fist, he looks somewhat bothered as she fidgets the ring. Suddenly a tear runs down his cheek as he gleam of sorrow fills his eyes.
(03:39:46) Jacula shakes his head, his eyes darkening again as his eyes dig into hers 'tell me.. Meat. What of this trinket?'
(03:40:42) Eckar's eyes tear up slightly.. but she fights it back, holding the ring firm in her fingertips.."Jac.. you gave this to me for encouragement.. because you believed in me.. You said it was for motivation. I believe in you.. I know that you can fight this.. please.."
(03:43:33) Jacula tilts his head, grinning as her eyes tear up. His demeanor unusually focused, the unstable outbreaks of his seem to be a thing of the past, as the madness is becoming a greater part of him. 'I believed in a little clacker.. why is this?' he scoffs
(03:44:45) Eckar lets go of the ring and lowers her head, a tear running down her cheek as she softly speaks, "I don't know.. "
(03:45:20) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(03:46:34) Jacula walks slowly towards Eckar, placing a hand on her cheek and speaks softly 'let go of him clacker.. There is nothing you can do' he smirks to her, seeming unusually self-confident.
(03:47:52) Eckar lifts her head and gazes into his eyes, she traces a thumb across the scar on his neck.. then softly kisses his cheek, whispering, "I don't give up on those that I care about.. I don't give up on those that I know are strong.. I .. just.... don't."
(03:50:56) Jacula seems somewhat bothered as she kisses his cheek, yet something within him tries to fight the harsh words that spring  to mind. He snatches the rings from the chain around her neck. the precious metal burning his fingers slightly, yet he dosen't seem to care as he fidgets it. 'How amusing.. That you will fight for an insane murderer..' he laughs
(03:53:47) Eckar holds steady as he grabs the rings, lowering her whisper even more as she stays close to his ear.. "You are not a murder Jac.. she is.. not you. You don't want to hurt me.. and I know you don't.. Please.. just come back to me." A tear drop falls down her cheek..
(03:56:12) Jacula glances at the scar on her thigh 'i don't want to hurt you clacker?' he sneers. He twitches in a sudden movement and locks his eyes with her 'Finish this Eckar, please.. Don't let me hurt another person' he pleads to her. Visibly fighting whatever lies within him.
(03:57:55) Eckar frowns and locks her jaw as she slips her hand to the dagger at her hip.. she grips it as she tries to hurl stones at him, rendering him unable to move..
(03:59:57) Jacula jumps to the side, one of the stones hitting his shoulder with a loud crack. He grunts as licks his mouth, ripping the dagger from the table as he moves back.
(04:00:15) Eckar shakes her head..
(04:00:15) >Eckar Rraynne stands up.
(04:00:27) Eckar gazes at Jacula.. "Please...don't fight me..."
(04:01:52) Jacula draws an axe from his pack with his other hand, charging towards her with a disturbing smile on his lips.
(04:02:15) Eckar moves to the side a little, letting the axe cut her flesh..
(04:03:03) Eckar says: Jacula! Please.. stay with me...
(04:03:09) Eckar says: Don't do this..
(04:04:13) Jacula seems to lose all signs of sanity as his axe severs her flesh. He aims a stab at her already injured thigh with his dagger. Her pleads seems to be lost on him.
(04:04:48) Eckar jumps back, the dagger scraping over the scar as she pulls her arm up, aiming her dagger into his chest, where the amulet is buried..
(04:06:45) Jacula smiles, his eyes widen has her dagger cuts into his chest, he tries to grab her arm. Burrowing it deeper into him as he drags her towards him.
(04:07:26) Eckar growls, tears running down her cheeks as she works with his pulls.. trying to dig the amulet out.
(04:10:28) Jacula grabs the back of her head. Pulling her close to him as the dagger burrows into his chest to the edge of the handle. Blood drips to the wooden floor as he looks deep into her eyes 'Do it clacker, scorn him. You will be a hero to all' he whispers
(04:11:08) Eckar screams, "NO!"trying to pass healing energies into him as she's still trying to dig the Amulet out, already popping one side up..
(04:14:39) Jacula cries out from the pain, yet the cry soon passes into a deep disturbing laughter. The amulet seems to be fixtured to his heart, one wrong move would likely puncture it. He looks back at her 'Do it, you worthless clacker. Do it!' he roars
(04:15:57) Eckar rests her forehead against his chest, letting the tears fall onto him as she carefully looks.. trying to make the right movements.. she still tries to pass healing energies into him.. whispering, "I'm so sorry... I don't want to hurt you.."
(04:18:41) Jacula steps back, her knife sliding out of his chest as a heavy flow of blood follows. He squeezes the ring in his hand before dropping it to the ground, it's golden shimmer mixing with the his blood, glistening in the azure sun.
(04:19:34) Eckar rushes to his side, trying to grip him with both of her hands, both of them glowing bright with the light of the crystal.. trying to heal him..."Jac! I'm so sorry!"
(04:20:16) Jacula falls to his knees, as he looks up at her. He laughs again at the sorrow that consumes her eyes 'Do it clacker.. As you promised'
(04:20:19) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(04:22:18) Eckar grips her blood stained dagger tighter and aims to break the amulet free from his heart.. her eyes gaze into his, pleading for him to stay with her.. "Jac.. please... stay with me.. please.." She tries to keep her now brighter than ever.. glowing hand pressed to him.
(04:25:18) Jacula gasps as her dagger cuts into his heart. The pain doesn't seem to bother him as he looks up at her with his last awaken moment 'Leeshaile shol saardh.. Im proud of you clacker.. So very proud' he grins as another stream of blood begins to flow down his lips.
(04:26:02) Eckar screams and falls to her knees, trying her best to heal him as she cries.. "NO! This is not supposed to be this way! Damnit no! Stay with me!"
(04:26:13) >Eckar Rraynne takes a seat.
(04:28:11) Jacula coughs, his voice muffled by the blood making it's way up his throat. He reaches for her hand squeezing it tightly 'Let him go.. Let him sleep' he whispers softly
(04:29:05) Eckar growls and grips his hand, screaming at him, "NO! Stay with ME! Stay! Please Jac! Stay!" She uses all of her strength, focusing on healing him...
(04:32:26) Jacula feels his strength return to him somewhat as his wound closes, he shoots her a devious look before he tries to spit the blackened blood gathering in his mouth into her eyes, picking up the axe on the floor. Swinging it towards her temple with all his strength.
(04:33:55) Eckar falls over a little as the blood stings her eyes, causing the axe to hit her helmet. She whimpers out, almost getting rendered unconscious.
(04:38:27) Jacula struggles to his feet, putting the blade of his axe over her throat as he sits down by her side. He puts his other hand to his maimed chest. he sneers 'An who will save you now clacker.. So weak.. So fragile'
(04:38:32) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(04:38:39) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(04:40:10) Eckar reaches over, feeling through the blood for the ring.. she grips it tight, curling it into her palm as she gazes up at him.. "I'm sorry Jac...I guess..I failed you..I'm..sorry.." she closes her eyes, letting her dagger drop.. tears running down her now blood stained cheeks.
(04:42:35) Jacula raises his axe over his head. No sign of emotion upon his face as he brings it down with force, cutting into her throat.
(04:43:25) Eckar reaches for her throat, gasping.
(04:45:09) Jacula puts his hand on her cheek 'Shh.. Close your eyes.. It will all be over soon' he whispers. Glancing towards the ring in her hand, and then back at her slowly fading eyes.
(04:46:22) Eckar reaches for her dagger, she grips it with her other hand as she holds her throat tight.. trying to slam it into where the helmet is imbedded..her eyes showing a slight sign of spark.. her not wanting to give up..
(04:49:39) Jacula twitches as their blood slowly seep through the floorboards. He notices that  she lifts her arm and tries to stab him. He grabs her arm, trying to pin it to her chest as she bleeds out. Part of him realizes what he has done, tears flow down his cheeks as he closes his eyes, as if it could make this horrible deed undone.
(04:51:07) Eckar tries to gasp for air, her hand dropping the dagger.. but still clenching the ring... she mouths.. "Please..help me..." her eyes beginning to close.
(04:53:51) Jacula slowly reaches for his glyph sack, his fingers rummaging through it for something to heal her with. Yet as he finds the right glyph he drops it to the ground, tears still flowing down his face as he looks over at her 'Sleep, little clacker' he gets to his feet and walks towards the stairs. his eyes still locked with her limp body.
(04:53:53) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(04:54:33) Eckar's hand uncurls.. the ring rolling to the staircase as she takes what seems to be her last breath.. her eyes shutting.
(04:56:05) Jacula picks up the ring, squeezing it tightly . He cries, yet unable to save her. 'Sleep.. my friend' he whispers before making his way down the stairs with guilt and sorrow in his heart.
(04:56:57) Eckar gasps one more time, her hand moving.. as if reaching for him..
(04:58:26) Eckar lets go.. laying limp on the floor in her own blood.
(04:58:40) Jacula laughs as she does. Not realizing what monster he has become.



[Thanks Jacula for the awesome RP.   ]
 

[Dralion1221]

NOTE: this does get violent at the end so if reading some pretty horrific violence disturbs you skip this.

**Dlyana wanders out of the tent in Camp Banished. She looks up at the night sky listening to something. "Yes Mistress." she whispers. Jacula wanders from behind a tent making his way to the center of the camp**

(13:58:17) Jacula warms himself next to the fire. Glancing up at the klyros 'You have business here meat?' he sneers
(13:59:00) Dlyana looks over at Jacula coldly. "My mistress calls me. You wouldn't understand." She coldly whispers
(14:00:41) Jacula laughs 'Yes i would little clacker.. Then tell me, what is she telling you?' he seems unusually comfortable as he speaks, his armor stained with filth and blood.
(14:03:18) Jacula observes Dlyana closely, his eyes digging into hers.
(14:03:40) Dlyana closes her eyes for a few moments, "She tells me...of a Ynnwn who's deeds please her, and she wishes me to help this Ynnwn. This is her command." Her eyes open again staring silently at Jacula
(14:05:49) Jacula laughs and moves a little closer 'So you are a wicked little clacker.. Tell me, how have your served her in the past? he puts his hand on her cheek, eyeing her throat intently.
(14:09:10) Dlyana allows a growl rise in her throat and tries to swiftly move his hand off of her. "Why would a loud, boasting Ynnwn want to know? When she first spoke to me, it was to kill that lousy priest of a father of mine." She squints her eyes intently. "To kill him by tearing one joint at a time."
(14:12:20) Jacula looks delighted as she moves his hand from her cheek, his lips break out in a disturbing smile as she tells of her father 'tell me how you scorned him meat.. Tell me' he whispers
(14:14:17) Jacula looks over at Filch, sending a slight nod towards him. He looks back at Dlyana, the smoke from the fire clouding her face.
(14:17:26) Dlyana chuckles quetly. "For the first time, I felt happy. Tearing every tiny muscle of his fingers one by one. The screams were delightful." She breathes thoughtfully. "It would've been fun to keep him alive longer. But the mistress said to do it quick...." She gazes over Jaculas shoulder lost in thoughts
(14:20:06) Jacula locks his gaze with Dlyana's gesturing towards the table behind them 'Such a feisty little clacker.. How delightfull' He takes a seat looking back at her *She spoke of me you say?.. tell me' he scoffs
**Dlyana eyes the Ynnwn suspiciously and says nothing.**
(14:20:23) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(14:20:54) Jacula looks over at Shangshi, gesturing towards him to take a seat.
(14:21:56) Shangshi stands hands crossed behind his back watching Jacula and Dlyana.
(14:22:43) Jacula looks up at Dlyana, 'you will not sit with me klyros? a sign of disrespect.. Fret not clacker, i won't hurt you' he grins
(14:23:23) Dlyana grunts. "Mistress said you will not hurt me." she slowly climbs onto the other table
(14:23:37) >Dlyana Busheva takes a seat.
(14:24:17) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(14:24:59) Jacula makes a slight nod towards Shangshi 'Join us..' he whispers, moving back to Dlyana
(14:26:21) Jacula looks up at Dlyana as she sits 'Tell me.. why do you follow her clacker?' the fire exuding a pleasant smell of roasted meat.
(14:27:12) >Shangshi takes a seat.
(14:27:14) Shangshi walks over and sits quietly on one of the seats.
(14:27:51) Dlyana looks at the Ynnwn in the eye. "I server her because she will grant me powers beyond this plane. Only the most powerful will survive into the next world. She will grant me this power if I server her." She smirks under the cloth. "And I will get to see all the inferior die."
(14:30:08) Jacula laughs and then looks to Shangshi. He glances back at Dlyana 'I do not follow blindly clacker, i have something that i want you to wear.. In her name'
(14:30:29) Dlyana squints at Jacula. "And what would that be?"
(14:32:17) Jacula fidgets a green ribbon between his fingers, putting it in Dlyana's hand. 'Tie this around your throat clacker.. prove your worth'
(14:34:06) Dlyana looks down at the green ribbon in her bandaged hand. "She says nothing. I shall presume it safe." She pulls down her shroud off her neck, nose, and mouth
(14:34:52) Dlyana pulls her hood back and moves her hands around her neck tying the ribbon
(14:36:29) Jacula turns to Shangshi, a slight smile upon his face. Then back at Dlyana, 'it suits you well clacker' he steps back slightly, scouring the area
(14:36:58) Shangshi looks up at Jacula and then to Dlyana looking at the ribon.
(14:38:00) Dlyana allows a growl to rise in her throat and quickly moves her hood up and replaces her shroud over her nose, covering the ribbon in black
(14:39:03) Jacula laughs wickedly 'Serve it's bidding'
(14:39:57) Dlyana hisses at Jacula. "I serve no one but the Mistress."
(14:40:36) Shangshi smiles slightly at Dlyana "The ribbon suits you."
(14:42:29) Shangshi gets up and kicks the table Dlyana is over.
(14:42:31) >Shangshi stands up.
(14:42:48) Dlyana cries out and falls onto the ground
(14:42:55) >Dlyana Busheva stands up.
(14:42:57) Jacula sneers at their words, he looks to Dlyana then back at Shangshi 'This moment.. A moment of proof.. A moment of proving your worth.. Savour it.. enjoy it' he laughs
(14:43:02) >Dlyana Busheva takes a seat.
(14:43:57) Shangshi walks round kicking his leg out to knock Dlyana onto her back.
(14:44:23) Jacula watches the clacker's fight. Enjoying it as his laughter will the camp.
(14:44:29) Dlyana tries to rise but is knocked back onto the ground by Shangshi's kick
(14:45:18) Dlyana growls while she is down on the ground. "Why do you dare??!" She hisses
(14:46:10) Shangshi places his foot on Dlyana's chest, leaning forward onto it to push her down.
(14:46:10) Shangshi looks at Dlyana's face "Because i can."
(14:46:39) Jacula looks delighted, throwing Dlyana a dagger 'fight clacker'
(14:47:23) Dlyana cries in rage grabbing the flying dagger and attempts to stab it into Shangshi's leg
(14:47:27) Shangshi draws a sabre and hovers the point over Dlyana.
(14:49:04) Dlyana laughs, letting go of the dagger in his leg. "You may kill me filthy elf but the Mistress will simply resurrect me and make me stronger."
(14:50:22) Shangshi grits his teeth and glares as the dagger digs into his leg, grabbing hold of hand he coves his in flame and points the tip of his sabre under her chin "What miss guided notions you have."
(14:51:25) Jacula crosses his arms, the fire in Shangshi's eyes causing his face to break out in a smirk.
(14:53:26) Dlyana sneers under the shroud as the point is placed under her chin. "Next time you die elf, you are not coming back. She will keep you in her realm as a plaything, forever tortured in the most brutal way."
(14:55:28) Jacula locks his eyes with Shangshi's 'She speak blasphemy clacker.. You know what we do to the tongues of those who speak profanity' he grins
(14:56:19) Shangshi pulls the dagger out of his leg and leaning down slams hard into the top of Dlyana's shoulder at the base of her neck "No, she wont, if anything she will be pleased."
(14:58:19) Dlyana cries out feeling the blood oozing out. Her breath begins to waver. "You have made a mistake elf. You will die...any never come back. The mistress hears my dying words."
(14:59:51) Jacula looks to Shangshi again, a cold intensity in his eyes 'Cut the source of this profanity.. An offer awaits'
(15:01:04) Shangshi glances back to Jacula and then straightens leaving the dagger in Dlyana. He pushes his saber down to pierce the center of her neck while saying "Send your mistress to see me, she has much to answer."
(15:02:49) Dlyana feels nothing as the saber goes down. Blood begins to flow out of the corners of her mouth. She whispers, "You'll see...you'll see...." the words are then lost to gurgling sounds. Then to silence and her eyes glaze over.
(15:05:02) Shangshi brings his arm quickly up and to the right cutting out the side of Dlyana's neck, an arc of blood spraying from the sabres tip.
(15:08:12) Jacula kneels down by Dlyana's body, prying her mouth open as he looks up at Shangshi 'Her voice clacker.. take it' he whispers
(15:10:44) Dlyana's body begins to fade starting at the feet, her body being taken to the Death Realm
(15:12:35) Shangshi flicks his sabre over Dlyana to clear some of the blood of it, he leans over and pulls the dagger from her neck and uses it to remove tongue.
(15:12:35) Jacula watches Shangshi as he does, observing the look in his eyes closely.
(15:13:01) Shangshi lifts the dagger with the slopping piece of flesh on it and offers it to Jacula, his eyes seemingly calm, but vacant "For you, as you seem to want to it so much."
(15:15:04) Jacula grabs the tongue between his fingers, he looks down at Dlyana and smirks 'The voice of a blasphemer.. smothered' he walks swiftly. throwing the sloppy piece of meat in the fire.
(15:15:45) Dlyana body disappears her last words heard on the wind. "You'll see...you'll see..."

***********

Dlyana reawakens in the Death Realm. She makes an airy growl and walks deep into the Death Realm until she reached the Temple of Dakkru. She looks up. "Yhoo i' ah  ell ee errerrin {{You did not tell me everything}}." She closes her eyes and nods lightly touching the space where part of her neck was. Dlyana looks down opening her eyes and sees gray flesh that fits shape of her neck. She picks it up and moves it into the space, smiling. Her own words echoed to her and she nods. "Haaer 'ime haa hom. {Their time has come}."


{{Many thanks to Jacula and Shangshi for awesome RP!  }}

[MellasFenixxes]

[Every ending is a brand new beginning!]

Down into the sewers, Melly was being her curious self once again. Fascinated by certain information she received earlier, she's focused on finding it out. The mechanism holds her attention as she jumps around, watching, thinking, calculating.
Little did she know she was going to have a familiar visitor...

(10:11:54) Mellas grabs her bucket and throws water over the flame, effectively dimming the lights for a moment. Smoke rises.
(10:11:56) Jacula moves silently, recognizing Mellas by her scent
(10:12:52) Mellas's ears perk up when she hears very light sounds, but dismisses it as the crawling of rats, and focuses on the torches.
(10:13:10) Jacula puts a hand on her shoulder, laughing to himself 'Curious little clacker.. You are not supposed to be here'
(10:14:39) Mellas jumps up and turns around, staring at Jacula with wide eyes. 'Eh, sorry, what? Did you just call me..?' She narrows her eyes, the flame behind her pops back to life magically, and she recognizes the ynnwn in front of her. 'Jacula?'
(10:16:16) Mellas looks back at the mechanism , before looking back at him with a brilliant smile. 'You know I'm curious, some things don't change.' She tries to wrap her arms around him and lays her head on his chest.
(10:16:23) Jacula lets his eyes dig into Mellas, the stench of the sewage filling his nostrils 'What are you doing here Mellas?' he sneers
(10:17:35) Jacula seems somewhat unaffected as she wraps her arms around him, his hands are soaked in blood. His armor torn and stained.
(10:18:12) Mellas returns Jacula's look for a moment, then closes her eyes and sighs softly. 'You know what I'm doing here, trying to get to know the voice in your head.' The smell of blood and sewage is nearly unbeareable, but she seems not to mind it too much.
(10:19:55) Jacula watches as the flickering fire glistens in her eyes, he seems somewhat uncomfortable as he whispers 'let go of him Mellas.. there is nothing you can do' he takes a few steps back
(10:20:52) Mellas whispers a few words, and her hands glow light. 'How have you been, Jacula? Are you wounded?' She looks him over with a frown and follows the steps he takes, pressing her hands against him.
(10:22:25) Jacula grits his teeth, the various scars over his body springs to mind. Yet he seems somewhat calm, the glisten in her eyes distracting him, almost weakening him.
(10:23:36) Mellas shakes her head, intently watching the blood on his torn armor. Many sorts of blood, many victims. Her hands move over him, trying to heal, trying to soothe. 'Where were you going, Jacula?' she asks in a whisper.
(10:24:04) Mellas gives him a knowing, challenging look.
(10:25:44) Jacula tightens his fist, the blood on his armor telling of horrible deeds. 'She told me that i could find you here.. She told me it is time' he mutters.
(10:27:21) Mellas looks up into Jacula's dark eyes, trying to read the answers to her questions there, trying to find a glimpse of the real Jacula. 'It is time?' she asks curiously. 'Time for what?'
(10:29:08) Mellas trails the fingers of her left hand down his armor and begins to draw a pattern. Never releasing the crystal connection she created at first.
(10:29:48) Jacula tries to remove his helmet, struggling as it squeezes his head in a iron vice. He looks up at Mellas, sheer determination burning in his eyes.
(10:32:43) Mellas nods when she realizes what he means, and both her hands slide their way back up. From the platemail on his chest to the bare skin of his neck, until she reaches she base of the lower horns on his helmet. She feels his burning determination and matches it, trying to take off the helmet with him in one hard pull.
(10:35:27) Jacula grunts as its iron grip tightens, nearly crushing his head in its grasp, he looks back at Mellas with sorrrow in his eyes as he can't seem to remove it.
(10:37:36) Mellas thinks for a moment, no words need to be spoken, no sentences need to be shared. She brings her hands down to his neck, then tries to move them underneath the helmet, searching for what connects the helmet to his head.
(10:39:29) Jacula grinds his teeth as she does. Placeing his hands on her shoulders as he squeezes them tight, the pain searing through him.
(10:43:15) Mellas winces a little when she takes a tight hold on her shoulders, but flashes him an encouraging smile. 'You'll be free,' she whispers to him, finding the first connection and attempting to weaken it with her magic, before pulling down to break it.
(10:46:25) Jacula falls to his knees, dragging her down with him. He locks his eyes with hers, a mixture of rage and a familiar glimpse in them. He seems to be in pain, the helmet pressing tight against his head.
(10:46:30) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat by Mellas Fenixxes.
(10:46:52) >Mellas Fenixxes takes a seat by Jacula Pundactum.
(10:50:09) Mellas is pulled down to the floor with Jacula and yelps at the sudden fall. Her hands continue to hold him underneath the helmet and she stabilizes swiftly. The pain in Jacula's eyes is clearly visible and she looks at him with worry and concern written in her own. 'I'm sorry,' she says softly, wrapping her arms around him again to hold him close.
(10:52:04) Jacula thinks back, the familiar glimpse in his eyes becomeing brighter as she holds him close. The helmet loosening its grasp somewhat. In this moment, he only has eyes for her.
(10:53:51) Mellas rests herself against him, focussing on the feeling of light from the crystal, and sending it through to him. 'I remember when we used to play hide and seek,' she says, smiling a little at the thought.
(10:56:47) Jacula smiles slightly. Squirming somewhat as she rests against him. 'I...remember..' he gasps, a tear running down his cheek.
(11:00:10) Mellas's expression is soft, loving as she remembers her past with him. 'We've explored many places together, and you always knew how to find me..' she looks up at him and wipes the tear away to replace it with a gentle kiss. 'I'll never forget the picnic, one of those precious moments of joy.'
(11:02:37) Jacula suddenly places his hand in hers. The helmet popping of his head, rolling down into the raw sewage as her lips touches his.. He seems more stable. 'I... I love..' he whispers. not able to complete the sentence.
(11:03:00) >Jacula Pundactum dropped a Dakkru's Blessing.
(11:09:32) Mellas gasps when the helmet suddenly breaks loose and smiles at Jacula, the feeling of relief coursing through her. Together with something else. She looks deep into his eyes, seeing, recognizing. 'Jacula...' she breathes his name with care, holding his hand in hers.
(11:10:12) Mellas says: 'I love you.'

(11:12:41) Jacula suddenly blinks, looking around himself and then up at Mellas 'What happened, where am I?'he stutters, the stench of the sewers stinging his nostrils. Yet he only has eyes for her, his lips breaking out in a smile.
(11:16:40) Mellas beams at Jacula and hugs him tightly. 'You're back!!' she exclaims, closing her eyes when tears of joy begin to spill down her cheeks. 'You're back!!'
(11:18:10) Jacula seems suprised, looking around intently 'what do you mean?' he whispers, looking confused yet still smiling.
(11:19:22) Jacula notices the blood on his hands and armor, he looks up at Mellas with a questioning steer.
(11:20:09) Mellas doesn't care about the blood and dirt on his broken armor, nor the disgusting smell of the sewers. She leans back and looks at him with love. 'What happened, happened. You were not yourself, Jacula. But you are now.'
(11:21:25) Mellas smiles and moves forward to place her hands on his head, one healing, the other sliding through his hair. 'This person inside of you was a murderer. Used you, nearly broke you.'
(11:22:37) Jacula doesn't seem to understand what she is talking about, he looks to Mellas' hand. Noticing that her wedding ring is missing. He locks his eyes with hers without a word, the questioning steer remains.
(11:26:30) Mellas looks at her hand, then rummages in her backpack and shows Jacula the two rings. 'He's left, goodness knows where..' she sighs and struggles for words to explain the situation. 'Many things have happened, especially concerning you, but most of us knew something was possessing you.'
(10:08:36) Mellas places the rings back and nods to Jacula. 'You know I will always care for him, no matter where he is,' she says, looking up into his eyes. 'And you also know what has grown between us. I love you, Jacula.'
(10:10:58) Jacula smiles happily, eyeing her intently. 'I.. I love you too.. So very much, but where do we go from here?' he whispers as he fidgets her hand.
(10:14:19) Mellas looks from her hand up to Jacula's face and smiles. 'What does it matter? She's left you, hasn't she? You're safe... no more pain.' She strokes the side of his face. 'This calls for a celebration, a good drink in the tavern!' she says with a laugh, looking at him. 'You must be thirsty, hungry for something to eat.'
(10:17:35) Jacula slowly gets to his feet, helping Mellas up. 'you know.. The first time i laid eyes on you i knew you would be my one true love' he whispers as he holds her close, the stench of the sewers doesn't seem to bother him as he rests in her embrace.
(10:17:48) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(10:17:53) >Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
(10:22:50) Mellas's eyes are soft when she looks at him, blushing a little from his revelation. She keeps her hands around him, the blood on his clothes staining hers, yet she couldn't care less about their current environment. 'What I feel for you, has been the strongest emotion in my life. Nothing felt more right than loving you,' she admits. 'We've been through a tough time, it's a blessing of the gods.'
(10:23:36) Mellas smiles, looking up at him with faith, hope. 'And once again he rises from the ashes,' she whispers.
(10:26:43) Jacula kisses her lips, his heart pounding within his chest 'I love you Mellas.. Lets get out of this wretched place he whispers before glancing at the torches at the wall 'what where you doing down here anyway?'
(10:29:21) Mellas presses her lips back against his softly in a sweet kiss, before glancing back at the torches over her right shoulder. 'Err... I was trying to find out how the mechanism works,' she says, telling the truth. 'But you're right, let's get out of here!'
(10:31:28) Jacula chuckles 'it's just a pair of plain torches my love' he takes her hand and gestures her to follow him. Yet a dark flutter in his eyes as she isen't looking, glanceing back at the torches.
(10:33:03) Mellas watches the torches one last time, curiously, then follows Jacula out of the sewers. Back to civilization, and back to fresh air!

And so they head to the tavern.

(10:38:28) Mellas smiles at Jacula. 'What would you like to eat and drink?'
(10:38:51) Jacula looks over at Mellas. Tapping his fingers on the counter playfully 'Anything, im starving' he chuckles
(10:40:18) Mellas jumps onto the counter and leans over to whisper in Allelia's ear, placing a few circles in the bartender's hand.
(10:41:38) Mellas smirks when the dermorian nods back at her and winks at Jacula when Allelia hands her a small note. 'Thank you,' she says to Allelia before her placing a hand on Jacula's shoulder. 'Please wait here for a second.'
(10:41:59) Jacula leans slightly towards Mellas 'could we have a seat down by the fire? im freezing' he whispers in her ear.
(10:42:46) Mellas nods. 'Of course, go there, I'll be right back!' She grins and runs upstairs quickly.
(10:44:04) >Jacula Pundactum takes a seat.
(10:44:22) >Mellas Fenixxes takes a seat.
(10:45:18) Jacula sits down by the flickering fire, smiling warmly as Mellas joins him 'The last few days are like a blank.. What as happened?' he says with a questioning look.
(10:45:59) Mellas takes a seat by Jacula and opens the food package she received from Jomed just a minute before. 'Here you go,' she says with a warm smile.
(10:46:59) >Mellas gave Jacula 3 Breads, 2 Meats, 2 Eggs, a Seasoned Bamboo Rice and 2 Seared Fish.
(10:47:35) >Mellas Fenixxes dropped 2 Beer Mugs.
(10:48:14) Jacula notices the blood smeared on his armor, and the deep cuts and bruises on his arms. He looks up at Mellas with a confused gaze.
(10:49:02) Mellas nods at him. 'I was planning to take you to the lake to clean up, but since you were cold, I suggest you eat and regain your strength here for the time being.'
(10:51:02) Mellas gestures at the food. 'It's good, will give you the vitamins and proteins you need. I don't know what you've been eating.. or feeding from for the last few days.' she adds the last sentence with a sigh. 'Like I said before, a lot has happened. I will explain.'
(10:51:37) Jacula eats heartly, as if he haven't tasted food in days. He looks up at Mellas from time to time, the fire glistening in her eyes  reminding him of someone.
(10:54:17) Jacula rubs his neck, running his fingers over a deep scar. He smiles to himself, like he knows who gave it to him.
(10:57:01) Mellas looks content when she watches Jacula eat, the cozy ambience and the warmth of the fire creating a peaceful atmosphere. 'It started a while ago,' she says, beginning his story. 'You were slowly changing, seeking out the dark side, showing up with dark artifacts, that clearly had a.. dangerous effect on you.'
(10:58:24) Mellas searches for Jacula's eyes. 'Do you actually remember anything of this, of what happened before you changed?'
(11:00:23) Jacula looks suprised, hiding the fact that he knows what he did. 'It's like a blank' he says calmly. 'tell me more' he says as he continues to eat, the fire warming him.
(11:04:53) Mellas crosses her legs and nods, directing her gaze into the dancing flames before her. 'I wasn't there, when you first broke loose. After I left at the explorer's camp, you seemed to have gone into a frenzy,' she glances at Jacula a moment while he eats, remembering something, before continuing. 'You tried to kill, murder them. Said they were marked and that you would come for them. Her voice in your head told you to do what you did. Some sort of possessed behaviour.'
(11:06:02) Mellas says: 'From then on the hunt started. You were hunting them, and Hydlaa started hunting you...'
(11:07:31) Jacula puts the bread down, shooting her a puzzled glance 'Good gods.. I didn't hurt anybody i hope?' he repeats her words in his head 'Her voice?' he says softly.
(11:07:44) Mellas picks up one of the beer mugs and takes a sip. 'It was crazy, half of them wanted to kill you, whereas the other half wished to rid you of this entity inside of you.'
(11:10:08) Mellas turns to gaze into Jacula's dark eyes with concern. 'Quite some innocents have died by your hands and I know of one death created by... your follower.'
(11:11:55) Jacula places his arm around her as he thinks to himself, the guilt of the killings dosen't seem to affect him the least. He looks up at Mellas 'Laanx protect' he murmurs 'what followers?'
(11:15:18) Mellas leans against Jacula and closes her eyes, wondering. 'Followers of whomever has been possessing you. I know Rigwyn to be one of them... you ordered him to -' she breaks the sentence midway to swallow, a shiver running down her spine. 'to cut out Cavi's tongue.'
(11:19:05) Jacula strokes her hair, he blinks as she mentions Rigwyn, his dark eyes watching the flames flicker. 'Yet through all of this.. You still want to be with me?' he whispers
(11:21:43) Mellas looks up at him in confusion. 'Jacula, it wasn't you who ordered him, it wasn't you who wanted to kill all those people,' she says back clearly, placing her hand over his heart. 'How can I blame you for things *you* didn't do?'
(11:24:49) Jacula smiles at her lovingly, gently tilting his head towards hers. 'What about the future.. Our future?' he says smiling.
(11:29:55) Mellas feels the corners of her mouth move upwards into a smile of her own. 'I don't fear our future, I welcome it more than anything, whatever it may bring,' she says softly. 'I trust you.'
(11:31:07) >Shangshi takes a seat.
(11:32:59) Jacula gives her a soft kiss, his fingers wandering over the metallic bracelet he once gave her. He looks into the fire for what seems like an eternity 'I want you to be mine.. And for me to be yours.. Would you.. Be my wife?' he whispers to her.
(11:34:38) Shangshi finding some time alone sits quietly reading.
(11:38:07) Mellas kisses him back gently, following his gaze into the fire. She beams when he proposes and sits up to give him a tight hug. The smell and feel of the blood and dirt on their clothes clearly forgotten. 'Yes, yes, and you know that,' she whispers back, smiling.
(11:39:48) Jacula beams with happiness. holding her tightly 'We are meant to be together my love' he whispers. thinking to himself how it was all worth it.
(11:43:16) Shangshi chuckles at the book as he reads and looks over to couple by the fire as Mellas suddenly hugs Jacula.
(11:44:25) Mellas grins. 'Meant to be together, like we were meant to meet each other that time in the Death Realm. Even death tells us to be together...' she trails off, her thoughts continuing. The expression on her face is one of joy. 'Can I ask you for time, though?' she asks softly. 'In respect for what happened to my ex-husband.'
(11:45:55) Jacula notices a vauge chuckle, turning his head to find Shangshi behind them. He looks back at Mellas 'I waited an eternity my love, and time is on our side. Off course i'll wait for you' he says with a warm smile on his lips.
(11:49:03) Shangshi smiles finding the contrast between Jacula's words and both his and Mellas's clothing amusing.
(11:49:33) Mellas doesn't notice anyone nearby and looks at Jacula with love in her eyes. burning like the flames in front of them. 'Thank you,' she whispers, pressing her lips agains his tenderly. 'Thank you.'
(11:52:12) Jacula savors the taste of her lips, takeing her hand wary of Shangshi's presence. 'let's get out of here' he says while smiling happily, glanceing back at Shangshi.
(11:52:52) >Jacula Pundactum stands up.
(11:53:09) Shangshi still smiling catches Jacula's eyes before looking back to his book.
(11:55:41) Mellas looks over at Shangshi, noticing him for the first time, and glances from one to the other. A sudden memory appears in her mind; two people talking in the sewers, blood all over the ground. She frowns and gives Jacula a what-is-this sort of look, but stands up with him none the less. 'Take the food with you, in case you get hungry on the road.'
(11:55:47) >Mellas Fenixxes stands up.
(11:56:00) Jacula seems unaffected as their eyes meet, Shangshi's deeds at camp banish spring to mind.
(11:56:31) Shangshi chuckles again as he turns the pages of his book.
(11:57:10) Jacula gestures Mellas to follow him 'I want to show you something' he says softly.
(11:57:42) Mellas nods and follows Jacula. 'Alright.'
(11:58:07) Jacula glances at Shangshi and shrugs.

They find their way up the stairs, onto the roof of the tavern.

(11:59:39) Mellas places her hands on the railing and looks over the dark city. 'What is it, my love?'
(11:59:59) Jacula puts his arms around Mellas, watching as the azure sun sets and shadow seeps through the land 'Remember when we stood here last time? he whispers
(12:01:09) Mellas leans back against Jacula and chuckles. 'Yes?' she asks softly, enjoying his warm embrace in the cold night.
(12:03:03) Jacula says nothing, kissing her lovingly as the last rays of light fades 'I will always love you he whispers'
(12:05:45) Mellas pulls him closer against her as the curtains of night become darker. 'I will always love you too,' she whispers after kissing him back, her eyes sparkling in the little light the tavern offers. 'Always and forever.'

Yes, always and forever!

[So Jacula has turned back to normal, or has he? Mellas hopes for the best, but doesn't really know, and neither does she care. When everything comes down to it, love it what matters most. And she has a lot of love to give. Especially to the ynnwn who stole her heart. Thank you for the amazing RP Jac, it always makes me smile!]

[jaculapundactum]

The "madness" of Jacula and how it came to be. 

Jacula. A boy sent astray, walking the path of evil deeds, schooled in theft and deceit was he. As he roamed the rotten street's of Hydlaa in his youth, through stealing, robbery and lies he made his way. Yet the guilt ate him alive, how it pained his heart to put his filthy blade to the throats of innocents, only to stay alive another day. Only to repeat the deeds the next. For days, months and years it slowly ate away at him from the inside. One day he could not cope with the guilt of his deeds. As an old dwarf pleaded him not to take his hard earned tria, the guilt guided his hand into dropping his knife. Only to be stricken to the ground by the dwarf shortly after. The guards dragged him through the city, his vision blurred from the forceful blow, yet they would not waste their time with scum like him for long, he knew this. Not fighting back as they almost ripped him apart between themselves, beating him into unconsciousness only to throw him down a manhole in the filthy street. He plunged into the sewers, never to look upon the azure sun again, where he could never hurt another person. Hoping he would slowly dissolve in the stench where those hidden and forgotten rest.

Battered and bruised he struggled to his feet. The darkness scared him so, with fear in his eyes he skulked the depth of what would be his tomb. The tears of his victims slowly replaying in his head, their screams and pleads ringing in his ears. For days and nights the young boy walked the filth, three rats following his every step, eager to sink their teeth into the boy, even if he was mere skin and bone. At last his burning thirst and hunger brought him to his knees, the rats moving closer, lurking in every shadow. Their hissing echoing against the walls. The boy closed his eyes, hiding his face in his hands as they moved closer. Shaking in fear, yet to weak to get to his feet, wondering if this was how the victims of his desperate deeds had felt.

He opens his eyes as a sudden slash of a sword severs the head of the rat before him, another stomped upon with a loud crack, leaving its spine broken. The third kicked into the wall, hitting it with a echoing thud. He shakes visibly, the tall female Ynnwn standing before him placing her sword on the ground. Holding him close to her as she kneels in the sewage before him. A wicked smile upon her face 'Shh.. ' she whispers 'You may call me Serana, don't be scared'. He looks up, her friendly glistening eyes making him forget all about the darkness around him. He had never been held by another person before, the warm of her embrace in the cold sewer making him feel safe. She lit a small fire, covering his bruised body in a warm blanket, Placing his head in er lap. Softly running her fingers through his dirty hair 'It's going to be alright, im here to protect you' she whispers and then glances at the beheaded rat 'you must be hungry' she says, slowly stroking the filth from his ragged hair.

The smell of rat meat roasting over the fire fills the sewer, he eats heartily. His greedy lips sucking the meat of the bones as he looks up at Serana from time to time, She looks delighted. Fascinated as she watches him eat like the rat meat was the meal of a king. He licks his finger's looking up at her with a appreciative smile. 'come, there i someone i want you to meet' she whispers before taking his hand, leading him deeper into the sewers. The walk for a while, the only sound breaking the silence being their uneven steps. Serana suddenly stops, bowing gracefully as a demorian steps out of the shadows. The elf grins, looking over at the boy and then back at Serana 'So you found a filthy little clacker.. What do we call him?'. Serana looks down at the boy 'what is your name child?' she says softly, her warm smile filling him with a sense of security. He clings to her hand as he looks up at the demorian 'J-jacula' he stutters with fright in his eyes. The elf smiles 'Call me Relliom clacker.' he looks back at Serana and nods slightly, before cracking Jacula over the head with his wand. He falls back in the sewage, his vision blurred and ears ringing, yet he can feel Serana's soft hand on his cheek. He drifts of as his eyes slowly close. He is picked up and carried to a place unknown.

Jacula awakens, a splitting headache searing into him as he struggles to get to his feet. The room is dark and silent, the cold floor sending chills through him as he threads upon it with bare feet. He cries out 'Serana?.. You said you would protect me..' he whimpers. What seems like an eternity passes, and no answer is given. Finally looks around the room as he quivers, locking his eyes with what looks like some kind of altar. A half closed fist reaching for the ceiling, he staggers towards it curiously fidgeting it's surface with his trembling fingers. It seems to be molded out of an unknown metal, he had watched Harnquist mold metals before, yet he had never seen anything like it.

Suddenly the metallic hand closes around his, he panics trying to pull himself loose. Yet the grasp is too strong and after much effort he falls to his knees before the altar, silently sobbing into the palm of his other hand. A dark presence suddenly surrounds him, the sound of a roaring flame fills the room yet instead of warmth is bites his skin with stinging cold. He shakes, closing his eyes as if it would make it go away, a whisper slowly echoing inside his head.
'The little boy who is tormented by guilt seeks repent.. Drawn into darkness by the sewage's scent. Scorned by those who are to blind to see, rendered powerless by the gift to feel. The boy i cleanse of all his guilt, for him to grow into a greater fiend. One day he'll feel my grasp again, my whisper full and clear. But for just grow my boy, and never show your fear'.

Jacula awakens. The azure sun warming him as he pry's open his eyes, rubbing them intently as he looks around. He is resting under the the ancient tree in the secret garden, it's foliage providing him with shade. He rubs his sore head, discarding the events as a bad dream. He is suddenly grabbed by the collar, his vision sharpens as he looks up at Jardet 'how many times have i told you not to sleep here you little punk?' he sighs, shooing him away with his quarterstaff. Jacula doesn't seem too bothered. He smiles as he makes his way through the vibrant streets of east Hydlaa, the guilt who tormented him seeming to have been plucked from his mind.
So the boy grew into a man, he was accepted into an organization of warriors through his dedication and determination to be better than the tragic childhood he had suffered. He trained restlessly under the organization's head of duelists namely Perlan Cernun, evolving into a warrior under his auspices. In many ways Perlan was like a brother to him, always there to pick up the pieces and put him back together when he failed. Years passed and Jacula was slowly molded into a promising prospect, his sights set on the prestigious tourneys where he longed to display the skills Perlan had taught him through countless hours of training. It was another day of training, Perlan had called him to the north gate where there was practice to be had. Another man named Odinsdi joined the two. He was a hulking monster of a Ynnwn, yet with a calm and collected demeanor. Jacula was no match for his strength nor Perlan's accuracy and timing. After many harsh defeats he sat back in the grass, watching the two fight as he basked in the azure sun.

That was the first time he laid eyes upon Mellas, she was sitting back in the grass, watching the fierce fight. Her glistening hazel eyes meeting his gaze, her blond ruffled hair caught in a soft breeze as she smiled towards him. Her beauty changed him, for the clash of blades was never as tempting after that day. He dreamed of her day and night, wanting to give her the world. Yet he never spoke to her, idolizing her in silence. He was so shy, and so very young.
Jacula finally took courage to himself, an a friendship blossomed between the two, they wandered Hydlaa together, the painful memories he had in every street and corner wiped from his mind as he walked them with her. Yet all was not well, Odinsdi proposed to Mellas, and they where to be married.

Jacula was desperate, yet filled with guilt as Odinsdi was a dear friend of his. He followed his heart, and he let Mellas know how much he loved her, not knowing what else to do. She was torn as he told her, yet she chose to honor her promise to Odinsdi. Jacula was crushed, a hollow shell of his past self as he was rejected. Days passed where they would not utter a word to each other, yet there was a spark between them that simply would not fade, and eventually they ended up in each others arms. They day before the wedding she spent with him, they sat on and watched the azure sun set and shared a kiss as shadow seeped through the land, he promised that he would do anything for her that night.

Jacula didn't attend the wedding, knowing the sight of the love of his life walking down the aisle with his friend would be too much to handle. Yet the spark remained, the marriage did not seem to dampen its glow. The searing betrayal they indulged themselves in was so very wrong, yet it felt so very right. They where lovers, yet their love was hidden from the eyes of others. Jacula was contempt with the situation and as time passed he offered her an ultimatum , to choose between him and Odinsdi, leaving one of them behind. She choose neither, crushing his heart. Ravished by guilt and sorrow Jacula thought back to that dream he had as a child. Never forgetting how is cleansed him of the guilt of past. He made his way down the sewers, greeted by the rancid stench as he searched for answers. Trying to remember the directions in the maze he had walked so many years ago. Memorizing every beam, brick and turn.

After many hours of walking a familiar face presented itself in the stench. Jacula could barely make out his pointy ears and a mocking grin on his face, his vision blurred by the rancid fumes. The elf moved closer, his beady little eyes wandering over the Ynnwn, sneering at his tall stature 'You have grown clacker.. And the whisper has drawn you back i see.. I'm offering you the chance to know the one truth, and be raised above all misguided worms of the sewers. This chance will never come again. It may cost you your very soul to hear it. So... do you want to know the truth? Jacula narrowed his eyes, yet the possibility of his guilt and sorrow to be plucked from his mind was enough 'yes' he answered through gritted teeth.

The elf lead him through the narrow passages deep within the sewers, they walked for hours under a uncomfortable silence. The rats shunned their presence, cowering in the shadows. The elf abruptly stopped at the edge of a seemingly bottomless pit glancing over at Jacula with a mocking laughter 'leap into the unknown, prove your faith clacker'. The elf pushed him, he fell for what seemed like an eternity, drifting of into unconsciousness as he hit the hard bottom with a echoing thud.

Jacula awakes, a cold hand caressing his cheek as he slowly opens his eyes. A  ynnwn stands over him, her body covered in fine purple garments with mystic details, her face wrinkled. She smiles at him, a friendly glisten in her eyes as she helps him to his feet. 'Serana?' he whispers, her smile widens as he remembers her name 'You have grown little Jacula, and your time has come to learn about the lies and truths of past.. and present' she whispers in a hoarse voice. He looks around, ancient bookshelf's with hundreds of books and scripts looming to his left and right. 'i will be your tutor, when you are ready you will stand before the master. Now study' She hands him a pile of books with a grin, watching him intently as he indulges himself in the forbidden wisdom know only to those who serve the flame. For days and nights he red about lies and deceit, truth and existence. How the whisper guided the hand of the Lemurs and ruled the city of Kadaikos, only to have it crumble into corruption. Serana taught him well and so it was that his time came to stand before the flame.

She gestured to a narrow corridor, and Jacula made his way through, only to find the cold room where he had been taken so many years ago, it seemed smaller than he remembered. It's dark ambiance less frightful to him. He approached the altar, thoughts of Mellas haunting him mercilessly. He loved her so, yet he could never have her. He placed his hand in the altars grasp, thus sacrificing his very soul to forget. The altars grasp tightened, nearly crushing his hand. Yet he stood tall, for the pain was nothing to the one in his heart. A stinging cold consumed the room, the deafening roar of the flame ringing in his ears, the roar slowly turning into a silent whisper. 'The boy has grown, and studied well. Yet much to learn has he, and through actions he will know it all. Your master knows your every pain, and yes i know the cure. You will do my bidding Jacula, you will be my tool and pry open their eyes. They will shunn your name and fear your deeds and your pain will be releaved. Cloaked in deception i order you to be and in return you wont forget, i will give you want the most, Mellas tender love. I trust you my wicked fiend and i know you will not fail.. for if you do the jaws of death will end her tragic tale.'

Jacula remembered the night they shared and the promise he had made 'i would do anything for you' he whispered to himself,  And so it was that Jacula made a deal with the black flame, he would serve as it's tool and taint hos own name to win Mellas love again.

The whisper entered his mind, and it burrowed deep. He did not question the masters bidding, yet Jacula was no fool. How could one cause decay and let his name be known without being hunted down by the good and righteous? an old dusty mirror was hung upon the library wall, lost in thoughts he watched his reflection, studying his expression and demeanor. In time he realized, one could cloak oneself in shadow, yet he had to be seen and heard. Jacula remembered a quote Serana had told him 'the sympathy for the wounded kin, far exceeds the death of it's prey.' Jacula realized that his cloak would not be to lurk in shadow, but to hide behind the sympathy of others. He would portray himself as obsessed by the wench of the deathrealm namely Dakkru, and thus he would do the black flames bidding, without leaving any ties to the master. He had three trinkets made, the first a helmet, the second an amulet and the third a book which would look like the manifest of a madman in the eyes of the masses. He spent hours before the dusty mirror, altering his demeanor until every twitch, sneer and sudden laugh was as familiar to him as his every breath and blink. And so Jacula indulged himself in the black flames will, deeds that would turn the stomachs of the most seasoned warriors. He struck fright in the city of Hydlaa, and innocents died by his hand. Yet most people's sympathy remained, desperately they tried to cure him. Worrying about their kin before it's prey, as Serana had told him. weeks of chaos passed, yet Jacula fought the whispers command several times, his disobedience punished greatly. Those intrigued by his evil deeds joined and alignments was created. The black flame was pleased, and so the whisper lead him into the severs, where he found his reward. The love of his life was his, and he had used the sympathy of the masses to his own gain. Jacula, the now infamous deceiver.. How he had tricked them all.
Yet this truth is not his to tell, or yours to know. For the truth belongs to the black flame, and the lies to the misguided masses. And as for Jacula. his story has only just begun.

[Thanks to all who have been part of this event, especially Zephan for starting the whole thing. This was my first event with Jacula, and i hope all of you have enjoyed it as much as me. Be sure to comment what you thought where good and bad, and what you would like to see in the future. Thanks again for a Stirling effort and see you all ingame  ]

[jaculapundactum]

[I was asked to post the book who i used in the RP, so here it is  . It was basically ramblings about Dakkru or is there some sense in there? it was viewed to a few people to ensure that they would relate Jacula's antics with the goddess of DR herself. Enjoy]


"The Necronomicon"

I, Jacula Pundactum say to you
The dark one has put the damned to sleep
And they that tamper with their seals
And wake the sleepers
Be they blesseth by her splendor
I say further, herein lies those spells
To break the seals who holds in thrall
Dakkru and her ebon horde
For i have spent my life to learn them all
They sleep tucked in from immense light
Waiting for your deeds to darken the glow
For now, the gates of the realm of death is closed to you.
Meddle at your own expense
For when alignment sworn, there is no return.
They will wake and answer the call
This is my gift to you, here are the keys
Let us shatter the locks by our deeds
I wait, for us to work as one
wait for light to end
And dark to come.

Between certain people there exists a Bond more powerful than the strongest Ties of Flesh and blood, I speak of those with darkness burning in their hearts, Those sickened by the self certain goodness and light that inhabits Yliakum. I dedicate myself to seek them out, both Men & Women, an upon examination join their desire for darkness into one. Those denied, the criminal, those who kill for sport and all those with evil in their mind, shadows and dust. all who look upon the light in disgust. All forced to practice their faith in silence, smothered by those who fear. a new dawn is upon us, to purge this world of its unjustified illusion of security. I speak of evil deeds to awake HER..

there are those who have dared to seek glimpses beyond the Veil, and to accept HER as a Guide, they would have been more prudent had they avoided commerce with HER, for it is written in the Book of revelations how terrific the price of a single glimpse can be. Nor may those who pass examination ever return, for in the Vastness light transcending our world, there are bonds of darkness that seize and bind. The faithless who travel through HER realm, the ignorant that defy the dark ones might, the Herd that stand watch, blinded by the light. Within her realm they sleep for now. Starving, waiting for a sign of true evil to appear.
 the sleepers await us who awaken HER Who guardeth the Gateway, SHE Who will guide us, the dark ones. beyond this mere world into her burning embrace . For SHE is Dakkru, the essence.. Our goddess and guide.

[inspired by the "fake book" namely the Necronomicon by HP Lovecraft]

[Shangshi]

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I've been meaning to post on here for a few days, so here i go.

 

Well done Jacula. A very nicely thought out plot. And well done for getting it to play out the way you wanted, that can always be tricky. Playing on peoples willingness to see good in everyone, love it.

I like the back story you posted up, shame no one told you that the sewers are not a place for a child, not with the nut cases that wander about round down there.

I've enjoyed all the RPing ive done with you so far, and am hoping that more will appear in the not too distant future  .

Shangshi

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[jaculapundactum]

I've enjoyed all the RPing ive done with you so far, and am hoping that more will appear in the not too distant future  .

[Thank you Shangshi  I am currently working on another event, knowing that people has enjoyed this one. I never imagined it would be so successful nor amusing for that matter. I intend to bring back some good villains into the rp of today, and those who think you are up for the challenge should send me a PM. Same goes for those who wish to be included in the sequel, anybody is welcome to partake, what devious plans will shake Yliakum next?  i for one can't wait to get started]

[Timmothy Perriwinkle]

[If you're actually trying to be the new Duraza, you need moar fear. Not by doing more events, you just need to either encourage normal people, or have your peons go tell everyone about you. Incite fear into the populace.]

[jaculapundactum]

[I'm not trying to imitate another in any way. Neither am i pursuing for people to fear, i'm looking to contribute with some interesting role play and storyline. Solely in the purpose of entertainment   peoples feelings towards Jacula is a product of their character traits, which i'm not looking to decide upon]

[Mordaan]

[Wow, good stuff, Jacula.  I was happy to be a part of it at the beginning.  I wish I could have been in on more of it.  I printed everything out (including Jaycol's thread) and it came out to 82 pages.     I started on Saturday and finally finished it just now (using only my sparse free time).     The encounter with Timmothy had me laughing out loud.]

[derula]

[By the way, I didn't like or enjoy the RP (poor Jamona), although it was very well done by you. Gratz for finding so many people who liked it. Just if you're interested in my opinion. I found it much too violent. I didn't like the ending either But it's your RP, most important thing is that you enjoyed it.]

[jaculapundactum]

[By the way, I didn't like or enjoy the RP (poor Jamona), although it was very well done by you. Gratz for finding so many people who liked it. Just if you're interested in my opinion. I found it much too violent. I didn't like the ending either But it's your RP, most important thing is that you enjoyed it.]

[Im sorry to hear that and yes i am interested in your opinion, Jamona's part in it probably wasn't the most stimulating. And there was alot of violent indeed. The way it ended was to ensure Jacula's character development, though i must say it was close to ending far before that. What would you had done differently if it was your event?, being as this was my first event with Jacula i am looking or constructive criticism   ]