[RP] The Guilt Of Jacula

[Dralion1221]

{bum Bum BUUUUMMM!

I like twists  can't wait to see what Mellas will do!}

[Samcat]

((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.

[Mogweh]

[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?  

]

[MellasFenixxes]

[ 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...

[Cavi]

[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  ]

[jaculapundactum]

"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.

"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   stay tuned]

[Sarras Volcae]

[isn't it against the rules to control npcs?]

[jaculapundactum]

[If that is the case then I'll change the name. Sorry to the Rabartus fans out there.  ]

[Oronec]

[Very nicely done Count Jacula. I'm sure not ALL of the guards are as law abiding as they're said to be.]

[Sarras Volcae]

[no, not all are, but rabartus happens to be very law-abiding afaik]

[MellasFenixxes]

[@ 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.

'I'll be there.'

[@ Shangshi - Thanks for the small RP and the well-written note, it was fun! ]

[Sarras Volcae]

[@ 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.  ]

[jaculapundactum]

[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.  
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"]

[jaculapundactum]

"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.

"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?

[Cavi]

[I got to give it to you Jacula, you are one sly fellow ]