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Creative Arts and Media => Roleplay => Fun RP => Topic started by: Ibi Tanvaal on September 17, 2016, 05:23:39 AM
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This is a roleplay for myself, Cifero, Razuel, Nishjin, Alka, Firefly and Bricket. Loosely based off a different RP, it has the same rules.
With one more: We all start without awakened aura, which means that we have no magical abilities to start off. We will be undergoing training as the RP progresses.
Now, for the story.
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“The world has been fighting itself for centuries. The four elements – Air, Earth, Fire and Water – are out of balance and it is wreaking havoc on the population.
Volcanoes are everywhere, erupting every few months – spewing ash and magma all over the surrounding land. Cyclones lash and flatten the tropics, Floods and landslides destroy farms in the south, and wildfire is ravaging the forests.
Elders from every nation collaborated, and decided that there must be something done to restore balance.
They agreed that they needed to bring a new power into the world, one that would keep the others in check.
An element of destruction.
Aether.
There was a small problem, however. They needed incredibly powerful mages to create it.
They needed four beings – one for each element, and one other – as the first host for the Aether.
They needed Guardians.”
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The bartender stood up, removing his massive paws from the bar. He looked across, and saw Ibi asleep – drink in paw. “Ah, lad… Ye look like ye need ta go ‘ome.” He picked up the drink and put it on the bench behind him. He then walked around the bar with a big “CLOSED” sign under his shoulder.
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Mara had been hunting for most of the afternoon and evening – and, assuming that Ibi was at the tavern, headed there before the inn. She’d noticed that Ibi had been there a few times lately, learning old tales from the friendly bartender. She began thinking about their adventures, but in her daydreaming, she failed to notice – until too late – that she had bumped into someone.
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I'll be playing ad the feral version of Razuel
His general appearance: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/21099142/ (https://www.furaffinity.net/view/21099142/)
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Razuel was running for his life from a slave camp, and he was also running from himself, as it so happened, Raz had lost his cool and in the blitz of it all, an explosion emitted from his soulstone, blasting open a wall... he seemed to be the only one who escaped.
He had been running for days until he came across a town, and from the stories he was told by the other slaves, homeless people tend to dig through the scrap pile behind the taverns for food, and when one lady screamed at him, alerting those around him in a close area, and in a fit to run again, he rounded the tavern and burst through the front door, knocking over Mara as he rushed past her, bursting into the tavern, closing it behind him and hiding in a spot out of view of the windows.
Razuel sat curled up, shaking and whimpering, a swinging lantern above him shone onto his body, showing whipping marks and the muzzle and leather mitts he had on.
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Cherri had been wondering for days now. She was starving, and barely had enough water left to keep her going. I'm not sure how much longer I can go on Mother... Father... But, despite her aching legs and stomach, she kept moving on, her dirty cloak (which is too big for her) dragging behind. All she had underneath was some rag-underclothing. She looked over at the door Razuel slammed shut, jumping a little at the loud noise.
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Same character from the old RP, but a bit younger and without nunchucks. Well, I guess you'll see.
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Nishjin let out a small squeak as he dropped everything he had been carrying after bumping into someone. He looked over and saw a female spider who looked like she was trying to understand what happened. "Ah, I'm sorry miss. I didn't mean to crash into you, I'm really sorry." Bending over, he started picking up the various books he'd dropped.
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"So this is where it begins?"
Firefly says to himself as he leaves the Northern country. Looking down onto a town
"I must prove my loyalty to 'lord Malric', he promised to teach me the ways of magic. This is my test..."
He says to himself as he puts on his black full helmet and cape, the moonlight reflecting off his Dark armour. Firefly rides into the town on his armoured horse. The cold air makes his breath come out his helmet like a small cloud of fog. He puts a paw onto the hilt of his ebony sword.
Firefly begins whitling 'for he's a jolly good fellow'. The towns folk unaware of what's to come.
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Name: Cifero[Windtail/Daisy Reich (Probably, it will mostly be Daisy.)
Species: Crat/Celestial Wolf
Element: Earth, Fire and Air
Backstory: No one really knows how Cifero and Daisy became the way they did. However, when one dies, the other takes their place. Having slightly similar personalities and a mental connection that spans galaxies, both try to do what they can to help out those in need.
(If you'd like this changed, or would prefer that I didn't include this, let me know, please. I also may change some things.)
In a nearby back alley, a figure stumbled along the stones, one hand pressed firmly to their currently bared stomach. "Darn it," the figure lamented in a choked, pained, female voice, heading for the nearby inn, but ready to change direction if need be.
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Mara gathered her few belongings before standing up. She nodded at Nishjin, saying "That's ok."
She helped him for a moment before heading into the tavern behind the dragon.
Seeing Ibi passed out at the bar was hardly surprising to her, and the bartender chuckled when he saw the look on her face.
He could not say the same about the others entering the bar. He was about to close up, and a dragon barges in?
"Oi lizard! What 're ye doin' in 'ere? I'm about ta shut up shop!"
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Raz heard the voices and raised his head, still shaking, making eye contact with the bartender and immediately shoved his head back into his curl, shaking his breaths and softly whimpering, "N-no hurt...", due to where Raz came from, his speaking was not that best, talking much like the sterotype of a caveman, but as he spoke, it was largely muffled as his muzzle muffles most of his speech, "P-please..."
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Cherri's stomach growled loudly, and the thought of begging for even scraps of food didn't seem so bad. She walked over to the bar, and slowly opened the door, closing it gently behind her.
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The bartender sighed and, seeing Cherri walk in, decided to fetch some food for them. "Ah suppose y'all be wantin' food eh?"
Mara picked up Ibi, chuckling as the foxgon murmured incoherently in her arms. "Have fun here!" She said as she headed to the door. Seeing Cherri, she halted, eyes wide. "What? Why are you here?"
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Cherri shifted her weight back a little, more than somewhat intimidated. "U-Ummm... I-I'm j-just wandering through... Was hoping if a-anyone c-could spare me s-some food... I h-haven't e-eaten in d-days..."
(Remember, she's only a 16 year old.)
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Raz was still scared, whimpering in the corner, and as a fit of being anxious, and tried to pull his latched muzzle off and he tried to pull his dirtied leather mitts off of his paws, falling over occasionally when he tried, making whimpering noises as he did it, and then accidentally falling back onto an expensive looking object and then getting tangled in some rope that was attached to an old row of laterns, and then looking over to Mara as she left, "Mm... mmmm... mm-mmiss... hell... help...."
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Mara turned to the bartender. "Can you sort some food for this youngling? I'll handle the dragon." She turned back and, bending down a little, looked at Cherri in the eye. "You're looking sick... Hot soup will do you well tonight."
Ibi's ear twitched as his unconscious form picked up the distressed dragon.
The Bartender huffed. "Ah was supposed ta be home by now. But alright, Ah'll get ya some food and a place ta sleep tonight."
He went out back and started to prepare it. He called out to Mara. "'Ey spidey, can ye get some bread for ta youngster?"
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Cherri's blue eyes lit up, and a weak smile came to her face. "T-Thank you..." She went to bow, but fainted from exhaustion, falling forward.
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Firefly enters the town, There's somthing familiar about this place yet he's never been here. He unsheathes his sword and drags it across the cobblestone road, A trail of sparks follow behind. A peasant approaches Firefly.
What's your business here stranger?
The peasant says in a mildly scared voice, raising a pitch fork at the Knight
I'm looking for a book... Perhaps you can be of some use to me. Take me to your library. Don't bother calling for help, if you value your life.
Firefly says, raising his Ebony sword at the peasant. His envious green eyes hidden behind a black helmet. The peasant drops his pitch fork and begins leading Firefly through the town towards the library. The night sky begins to fill with glowing fireflies.
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Raz watched Mara untangle him feeling very happy afterwsrds, he slipped a lip of his muzzle into her hand and did a little tug, signifying that he wanted it off.
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The peasant leads Firefly past the tavern where the spider and group are commercing. Ignoring the tavern Firefly continues farther and farther down the cobblestone road on horseback. The streets are dark and foggy. The pale moonlight reflects off the wolf's dark armor. A trail of fireflies follows the green eyed knight as the peasant leads him to the library.
This is the library, I did what you asked... Please let me go, I have a family.
The peasant mutters in a frightened voice
Don't worry, I'm not going to kill you
Firefly dismounts his black armoured house, He quickly punches the peasant right between the eyes with his metal gauntlet. The peasant hits the ground hard, knocked out. Firefly proceeds into the unguarded library, breaking the lock on the door. He enters the library whistling 'For he's a jolly good fellow'
This'll be easy. Master will be pleased
The wolf whispers to himself, cracking a smile underneath his helmet.
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The peasant leads Firefly past the tavern where the spider and group are commercing. Ignoring the tavern Firefly continues farther and farther down the cobblestone road on horseback. The streets are dark and foggy. The pale moonlight reflects off the wolf's dark armor. A trail of fireflies follows the green eyed knight as the peasant leads him to the library.
This is the library, I did what you asked... Please let me go, I have a family.
The peasant mutters in a frightened voice
Don't worry, I'm not going to kill you
Firefly dismounts his black armoured house, He quickly punches the peasant right between the eyes with his metal gauntlet. The peasant hits the ground hard, knocked out. Firefly proceeds into the unguarded library, breaking the lock on the door. He enters the library whistling 'For he's a jolly good fellow'
This'll be easy. Master will be pleased
The wolf whispers to himself, cracking a smile underneath his helmet.
The figure, having watched from the street, quickly ran over to the inn as fast as they could go, pounding politely but loudly on the door.
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The bartender reached out and, with surprising strength and reflexes, caught Cherri before she hit the ground. "Ah suspect this'un needs more 'n just a feed..." He said, with a slightly serious tone entering his voice.
Undoing the straps around Raz's muzzle, Mara scratched under his chin for a moment, before turning and looking at the unconscious Cherri. "Oh dear... I think you may be right..." She said. "Want me to weave a blanket for her?"
"If ye want ta... Ah suppose." The bartender muttered, checking to see what was wrong with the girl.
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Cherri's temperature was much higher than a usual feline. That, and she was unhealithy levels of thin. Her underclothing barely fit her, and the cloak seemed s bit too heavy for her. She was in no condition to go anywhere, but travelled despite that.
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The bartender sighed. "Oh dear... We aren't gonn ta need a blanket, lass' burnin' up!"
Mara nodded and headed outside to the nearest well, collecting a bucket full of water and bringing it back. She grabbed a small towel as the bartender laid Cherri over the bar, and she dipped it in the water. "She's very ill... It could be a slow poison, or venom..." Her expression was grim, but she placed the wet towel on the girl's forehead anyway, and began humming a soft tune.
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The cat was breathing very heavily, but remained unconscious. There weren't any bite marks on her body to suggest an venomous creature biting her, but that didn't rule out the possibility of eating something tainted or rotten.
(I know I said she was 16, but you're still allowed to remove the cloak. She won't be naked or anything. XP )
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(Fair enough :P)
Mara seemed very concerned. Pulling the girl's cloak aside, she saw how sickeningly thin she was. "She's starving. I'd say she ate something bad and hasn't had anything since. We need to get her conscious so she can eat." She began to drip some water onto Cherri's lips, not too much, but enough to wet them consistently.
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As the muzzle dropped off and hit the floor with a thud, Raz had to wonder why she left his mitts, but forgot about that when he swiftly tore them apart with his muzzle.
Raz looked over at Cherries and struggled to walk over to check on her too.
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Cherri didn't respond. She was just too tired from walking so long without any proper food or shelter. It was a wonder she was even alive at this point, and at the rate she was going, it didn't seem like she was going to stay that way much longer.
A grey wolf with black hair slowly opened the door to the tavern and peeked his head inside. "Are you still serving mead, by any chance?"
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Firefly continues into the library, grabbing various books and throwing them carelessly on the floor. He pauses for a moment when he notices a particular book after several minutes of looking. It's the book he's been looking for.
I found you, Spellbook of fire. Hmmmm, lets test its authenticity.
Firefly mutters as he begins to read the arcane book, Checking that the book is real. Firefly reads a very basic spell, snapping his fingers to create a tiny fire within his hand.
Oh yes, this is the book I've been looking for. This library is chock full of such great literature. Too bad no one's going to read it. Master told me to destroy the evidence.
The wolf snaps his fingers again using the very basic spell that he learned, he sets a bookshelf on fire. Very quickly the fire spreads and the building begins to smoulder. Firefly leaves the burning library. Mounting his black horse as smoke begins to creep out the library windows from the fire inside. Riding down the cobblestone streets on horseback, A trail of smoke and fireflies follow behind. The fire in the library getting bigger. The pale moonlight reflecting off the wolf's black armour as he makes his escape with the stolen spellbook.
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Suddenly, a gust of wind snatched the book from Firefly's hands, pulling it into the darkness of a nearby alley. Sounds of movement were heard that somehow quickly faded.
A short while later, someone taps the grey wolf on the shoulder. "Excuse me, but I need to get in there badly," a voice said, sounding tired and beleagured.
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The wolf looked at the stranger behind him "Oh, certainly." He opened the door completely, and allowed the stranger through. The wolf was wearing black doctors robes (kind of like a black plague doctor)
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Alarmed, Firefly stops his horse as the book escapes his grasp. He dismounts his horse unsheathing his ebony sword as he searches in the darkness. He growls under his black helmet
No, No, No, No, No. Where is it?! GAAAAH!!
The wolf slashes at the ground in frustration, sparks fly up from the cobblestone. Looking over his shoulder at the burning library. Smoke and ash can be seen in the distance. Firefly notices somthing that looks like the Spell book. He approaches it with haste.
Found you darling. You're not getting away from me
The green eyed wolf Extends a paw as he comes closer to the book.
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The bartender sighed. "Ah should've been closed a half hour ago, but then this young'un wandered in and passed out! I reckon she's starvin'. You got any bread?"
Ibi had stirred, and was staggering around - slurring in different languages. He flopped on Raz and spoke in a very old tongue, perfectly fluently. "Good to see you, old friend!"
Mara kept dripping cold water into Cherri's mouth, slowly but surely feeling the warmth dissipating from her body.
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They grey wolf's facial expression turned serious as he walked in. "Passed out you say? And, I presume she's got a high temperature?"
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The bartender sighed. "Ah should've been closed a half hour ago, but then this young'un wandered in and passed out! I reckon she's starvin'. You got any bread?"
Ibi had stirred, and was staggering around - slurring in different languages. He flopped on Raz and spoke in a very old tongue, perfectly fluently. "Good to see you, old friend!"
Mara kept dripping cold water into Cherri's mouth, slowly but surely feeling the warmth dissipating from her body.
Raz stumbled slightly when Ibi fell back on him and he looked at her and could tell that she wasn't okay, he then picked her up with one large forearm and walked at a nail's pace to the bartender, lifting Ibi up enough for them to see him, "Bed... please... no okay...", (I need a bed please, they're not okay).
Raz hadn't the slightest idea who Ibi wad at this time, but could feel that she was friendly and could be a friend, but despite his starving and weak state, he felt obliged to take care of Ibi at this current point in time.
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As Alka stepped aside, a very strange-looking wolf padded through the doorway, clad in odd clothes that did not seem quite appropriate for the weather. She was clutching a very arcane looking book, which was pressed against her bare belly. "Someone just burned your library down and tried to steal this book," she said, swishing her tail awkwardly as she looked. "I.... uh... felt you should know."
As Firefly came even closer, the book did seem to be the one that he had lost. However, what he did not know was that it was not the book he was looking for.
(....I am not sure if I know what I'm doing here, I keep being a bit rushed when posting and it's hard to make rational decisions under time constraints. I'm just going to ask this: Is there a defined plan? o-o)
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((Well, Alka isn't going to be a permanent character in the story. At least, I don't plan for him to be. He's just hear because no one else has any medical training, and I kind of don't want Cherri dying. Good on Mara for picking up on her poisoning ^_^ .)
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((Well, Alka isn't going to be a permanent character in the story. At least, I don't plan for him to be. He's just hear because no one else has any medical training, and I kind of don't want Cherri dying. Good on Mara for picking up on her poisoning ^_^ .)
(Alright... I wasn't sure if Firefly and the others were supposed to be meeting up yet or not, so, er.... o-o I suppose that I just am setting in motion some things, I guess. Maybe I should've just had her say hello?)
The weird wolf waited patiently, swishing a long, pink-tufted tail. She looked a bit uncomfortable, and glanced around sheepishly as she waited.
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Mara looked at Cherri. "Very. I've been dripping cold water in her mouth for a while now, and I may have another way to fix her, but it will be difficult given her current condition." She said, looking at the grey wolf.
The bartender looked at the odd wolf.Seeing the book in her arm, he raised his voice a little. "Ye what? Tha' there is one of ta four arcane books. It's ta only way to learn simple spells without having yer aura awakened! Wha' kinda scum woulda stole tha' and burned down the rest of the books in there?" He continued ranting about all of the 'mystical healin' spells and such'.
Ibi tripped over nothing in particular, and landed on Raz. "Nawww buddy! -hic- so scalie!!!" He slurred, before falling asleep again, draped over the dragon's back.
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Raz looked at Ibi, "You... need... bed...", Raz looked around and sighed and then went over to an open area and curled around Ibi and kneaded their neck with his snout, rubbing his snout along his head, loving the feeling of their fur against his many scars, most of them still fresh.
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As Firefly came even closer, the book did seem to be the one that he had lost. However, what he did not know was that it was not the book he was looking for.
Firefly reaches down to pick up the book, unknowing that it's the wrong book. He lets out a sigh of relief, hiding the book in a pouch. Sheathing his sword and turning around out of the dark ally. Before he gets back on his horse he decides to grab a drink, entering the tavern where the group is still commercing. He opens the tavern door, his black armour covered in soot from the smoke. He approaches the bartender, His boots making a loud 'clink' noise while he walks. He flips a gold coin to him
Pour me a drink
The wolf says in a low growl, Still wearing his black helmet and armour. Noticing a large painful burn on his paw from the fire spell
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Alka walked over to Cherri and inspected her quickly. "Right. Given her current condition, I'd say she has only a few more hours left. Plenty of time to fix her up. She's just lucky she passed out where others could take care of her."
Cherri continued to lie unresponsive to what was happening around her.
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The wolf widened her eyes and quickly stuck the book in a satchel she was wearing, being careful to keep something over her stomach. On closer inspection, she was actually injured in several places, and looked like she had been through hell.
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Mara looked down at Cherri. "This actually looks like a kind of venom I have encountered before. I was bitten by a wild insect, then didn't eat for a few days... Luckily I knew by that point." Short fangs emerged from behind her top lip. "I may be able to counteract the venom. My own venom can be a lot of things, and no one knows why."
Ibi giggled, rolling around on the ground. "I -hic- gots a beeed..." He yawned and fell asleep almost immediately.
The bartender huffed at the armoured wolf. "Did ye not read ta sign outside? No helmets. And Ah'm closed - but there's a problem with a young lass." He turned and began to carry empty barrels out back.
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"Hmm..." Alka inspected Cherri a little bit more closely. "There aren't any bite marks or swellings to indicate an insect bite... We can't make any assumptions, but I think it's more likely that she ate hunting bait or venomous berries. Easily treatable. I'll need about a cup of the strongest alcohol you have." Alka reached into his robes and pulled out a few vials filled with different powders and liquids.
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Mara looked at the bartender. "What's the strongest drink you have?"
"Really expensive, so if ye want some it's gonna have ta come out of yer pocket. Ah have a slightly weaker one tha's cheap because no one likes it, though. Will tha' do?" After dumping the barrels outside, the bartender came back and got out two large bottles. One was full of dark purple liquid, and the other was pale green. He held up the green one, as the cheaper option.
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Alka shrugged. "It should do. So long as it will sedate her, it'll be fine. She's out cold so she won't be awake to taste it." Alka then pulled out multiple thin and silvery metal straws and started assembling them into a larger one. "And while you're at it, I'll take a cup of the expensive one after we're done here, if it's all the same to you."
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The bartender sighed. "Ah'm not kidding when Ah say it's expensive... Some have saved up for a year an' they still can't afford it." He passed the green bottle to Alka. "If yer still keen, it's twenty gold. Ah don't take silvers for it, tha' would take a whole barrel..."
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Alka smiled. "I'll have your money in a second. Just got to attend to the girl first." He poured half a cup of the green liquid into a cup and started adding a variety of powders, as well as drops of some weird looking liquids into the cup. "Right. This should be able to counter what she has, if she's been poisoned the way I'm thinking she is. If nothing else, it will stabilize her a little bit longer. I need her head bent backwards, and her throat to be kept as straight as possible." Alka mixed the mixture in the cup a little bit with his pointer finger.
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The wolf widened her eyes and quickly stuck the book in a satchel she was wearing, being careful to keep something over her stomach. On closer inspection, she was actually injured in several places, and looked like she had been through hell.
Firefly ignores the bartender, turning around to inspect the tavern. His green eyes staring coldly at Cifero, sensing somthing very odd about her. He starts walking towards her, his boots *clinking* against the wooden floor as he approaches. Without saying a word he stands over her.
Mind if I take a seat?
Without waiting for a response Firefly sits down in front of Cifero. His face concealed behind the dark helmet.
You don't look so good darling. Tell me, is somthing troubling you?
Firefly says subtly as he puts the fake spell book on the table
Let me tell you a little story... To cheer you up.
One day, A little thief decided to steal somthing from a character called Mr. Wolf.
When the little thief stole the item from Mr. Wolf, she went to a tavern to hide.
Mr. Wolf found the little thief in the tavern and said..."It's impolite to steal"
The little thief realised how much danger she was in. She understood the careful words of Mr. Wolf
As an act of honesty the little thief returned the stolen item back to Mr. Wolf
As an act of kindness, Mr. Wolf didn't thrust his ebony blade through her thieving heart...
Firefly says as he puts his burned paw on the sword hilt
I've been around for a long time darling, I know when someone's stolen from me. Now... Give me the book.
Firefly says in a very calm and subtle voice. Growling softly under his helmet.
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The bartender had noticed Firefly looking menacingly at the smaller wolf, so he called out to him. "Ye'd best not be causin' trouble over there. Come back to the bar."
Mara tipped Cherri's head back a little, holding her up and readying her for the strange-smelling concoction.
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Raz slowly fell asleep while he held Ibi in the crook of his body, but as he fell asleep, he started to do little whimpers, as he was having nightmares of his past as a slave, and began to babble in his sleep, "No... please..."
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Alka opened her mouth and then started slowly moving the metal tube down her throat, making sure to pass her lungs on the way down to her stomach. After he was sure that the fluid wouldn't make her choke, he began pouring the liquid slowly down the metal tube and into her stomach. "Make sure she doesn't move at all. I haven't done this many times, but every time they moved, they died." He was very careful not to pour the liquid any faster than he started
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Mara held Cherri deathly still as she watched the liquid disappear into Cherri. "Have you ever thought about using a more flexible material?"
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"Yes, but for more reasons than I need to mention, metallic tubes work better." After a few seconds more pouring, Alka had finished emptying the liquid into Cherri and began pulling the metal tube out of her throat. "I'll need to give it an immediate wash with the rest of the green liquid."
Cherri was still unresponsive, but her temperature began to normalize slowly.
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Once the tube was out, Mara let Cherri's head rest on a cushion from a nearby barstool. "Where did you learn that?" She asked.
Ibi had started to stroke Raz's neck, despite him still being asleep.
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The wolf's eyes were strange, looking like intense galaxies, with a purple, blue, and pink tinge to them. Standing up, one hand pressed to her abdomen, she looked down at him. "I returned it already," she said, nodding at the book. "That's the one you stole from the library that you burned down. Now, if you'll excuse me, I should probably go get patched up, and you probably should go elsewhere before you get caught." She smiled sheepishly. "Have a nice day," she said, padding away softly.
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The bartender's eyes widened. "Wha'? Ye were the one ta burn tha library?" He grabbed the armoured wolf's arm and started to drag him out. "Ah'm takin' ye to the Lord."
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Raz then gave a soft coo, but stopped and woke up when he was hit in his nightmare, and he looked at Ibi and slowly got up, and then picking up Ibi and cradling them in one arm, and then walking over to Mara, showing her the baby-like Ibi sucking their thumb
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Alka smiled. "I taught it to myself. Most of my medical knowledge is self-taught. There aren't enough doctors around, even with all the magic some people are capable of." Alka began taking the metal pipe apart and fed the parts into the bottle. Afterwards he took out a large and heavy satchel with a lot of coins in there. "20 gold you said?"
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Firefly tilts his head to one side, as the bartender grabs his arm.
You really shouldn't of done that...
He pulls out his sword and stabs the bartender in the shoulder. Retracting the sword, kicking him to the ground. He grabs the book from the table and begins walking towards the exit door. His boots *clinking* with every step
I'll be back for you darling.
The wolf looks over his shoulder at Cifero. Then escapes through the front door, heading towards his horse.
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The wolf looked over her shoulder, sticking her tongue out and walking over to the bartender. "...Are you okay?" she asked, offering him a hand up... the hand not pressed to her belly.
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The Bartender winced. "Ah'll need a bandage, but he didn't do much damage. Ah've had worse." He stood up and pressed a hand to his shoulder. "We'll need ta watch out for ye - tha' book is what he wants."
Turning around, he saw Alka with the bag of coins. "Sheesh... with tha' amount 'o money ye'll almost be able ta buy the whole bar!"
Mara giggled as she saw her cousin acting like an infant. "He does that from time to time. He just needs to sleep for a while."
(Just so you know, Firefly, the Bartender is huge so kicking him down is very difficult :P)
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Alka laughed. "Ah well, it's what happens when you're the best at what you do." He pulled out 20 gold coins and placed them on the counter. "And when the best at what you do is stopping people from dying, it makes you as valuable as the coins you have in your pocket."
Cherri rested peacefully. She wasn't healthy just yet, but at least she wasn't going to die just yet.
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The bartender headed behind the bar and grabbed a towel to wrap around his shoulder. After it was crudely bound, he pulled out the dark purple bottle and poured a glass for Alka and himself. "After tha' craziness Ah need it..." He muttered as he took a swig of the intensely strong drink.
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Alka raised his cup briefly before getting a mouthful of the drink in his mouth. He swirled it around for a second, appreciating the taste, before taking a satisfied swallow. "Well, it's certainly worth the 20 I paid for it." He said with a toothy grin.
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Raz nudged Mara with his large snout, "Bed?...", Raz then gave a yawn, but his almost skeletal shape would prove to be more concerning than someone else's sleep.
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The odd wolf yawned a little as well, then suddenly winced, blood trickling from the many gashes on her body. "I could probably use a few bandages myself," she murmured.
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The Bartender gathered the coins and put them in a box. "Ah have a couple'o towels Ye could use." He reached down and pulled down out.
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The wolf smiled sheepishly and gently took the towels. "Thanks," she said, sitting down and tying up the more major gashes on her arms and legs. Since she was using both hands, her stomach was left uncovered, but she had sat behind a table so that someone would have to be standing next to her to see it.
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Firefly mounted his horse and began riding back to the northern castle to his master. Holding the book in his uninjured paw. Looking over his shoulder at the smouldering ruin that was the library
Master will be pleased with me, only a day's journey to the outpost
The wolf muttered as he galloped down a dirt road towards his master holding the spell book.
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Raz had hid during the battle as he wasn't yet back to his full strength yet, but as it died down, Raz rested Ibi on the floor and went to the bartender and looked at him, nudging his side, "Food?..."
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The wolf sighed. "...Well, that other guy will probably be back once he realizes that, while I didn't steal from him, he did grab the wrong book," she said, tying up a wound on her arm.
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It wasn't long before Alka had finished his drink. He let out a content sigh, before turning around in his seat. "Quite the charming fellow isn't he? Comes into town, steals a book, sets fire to a library, and then has the audacity to disturb us when there are clearly sick and dying people being attended to. If I wasn't busy, I would've done something about the gobshite myself." Alka stood up and walked over to the blotter of green liquid. He gently opened it and removed the metal rods from the bottle, wiping them with a cloth afterwards.
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"Ah woulda clocked 'im one had I knew." The bartender huffed. "Lil' pooch's quick, Ah'll give 'im tha'..." Turning to the dragon, he petted his head a few times. "Ah'll get ye some fish eh." He said, heading across to the other end of the bar, and out into the kitchen. He brought back a couple of large fish and fed them to Raz.
Mara sighed, finally relaxing. She made sure that Cherri wouldn't fall before heading over to the young, sheepish wolf. She giggled internally at the irony, but kept a simple smile as she looked at her. "Mind if I have a seat?"
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After Alka was done collecting his gear, he stood and walked over to Cherri. "The girl should be fine. If she's still sick, any anti-venom should do the trick. Don't feed her too much too quickly, and make sure she stays well hydrated." The wolf smiled and walked over to the door. "I'll be taking my leave. Best wishes to you all. Especially the girl."
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Raz opened his maw to eat the fish and it smelt absolutely rotten, but he ate the fish hastily as he was basically starving, and when he finished, he went up to the bartender and nudged them, nuzzling them with his snout, as he was very thankful for the food.
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The bartender chuckled, scratching the dragon's chin for a moment before turning and looking at Alka. "Thank ye sir. What's yer name, might I ask. Ah'll let the lass know who saved her."
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Raz gave a soft coo when his chin was scratched and he gave the bartender a little lick on the cheek and returned to Ibi, curling around his sleeping body, lifting their head up to rest on Raz's forearm.
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Alka opened the door and looked over at the bartender. "Not that it's important, but my name is Alka." With that, he exited the tavern and closed the door behind him, off to journey some more.
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(gonna join the RP, I finally have some spare time)
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Firefly arrives to the Northern castle after nearly two days of riding. The clouds are black and the sky's a deep shade of purple. Ravens and crows dance around the skeletons of dead prisoners and fallen warriors. The castle is made of a black stone. Wolves in black armour holding spears surround the castle, while archers survey above in the battlements and watchtowers. The northern wasteland is a cold place. Snowflakes twinkle down from the sky. The ground is white like a pretty cloud on a sunny day. Firefly approaches the castle gate, his armour is much better than the guards. Showing that he is a significantly higher rank. A guard stops him.
Halt! Lord Malric has been Expecting you, Commander.
The guard says, bowing his head to Firefly
Open the gate, soldier.
Firefly Says in a deep growl, his cold menacing breath coming out his helmet like a seeping cloud.
Yes Commander... Open the Gate!
The guard says to firefly, as the gate begins to open. Firefly dismounts his horse, handing the reigns to the guard. The wolf puts his black cape on and marches into the dark castle. All the guards lower their heads as Firefly makes his way to the throne room. His boots *clinking* with each step. The castle is very large, within 15 minutes of walking Firefly finds the throne room. His master, Lord Malric waits inside. Firefly takes a deep breath pulling out the spellbook, he opens the door to his master. Lord Malric is a wolf like Firefly. His fur is green and his eyes are red.
Lord Malric... I have returned with the spell book.
Firefly says as he removes his black helmet, revealing his face.
Firefly... Give me the book
Lord malric says in a subtle voice, signalling Firefly to come close. Firefly approaches Malric going on one knee, handing Malric the book
Spellbook of fire...
Firefly says lowering his head. Lord Malric flips through the pages. He looks at firefly as he makes the spellbook disintegrate in his paws.
You offer me insult, Commander? This book is a fake
Malric barks, clawing Firefly in the face knocking him on his back. Malrics paws ignite with fire as he growls.
My Lord, Forgive me. I know who stole it... A little she Wolf from a tavern. She took it!
Firefly says looking up at his master, lying on his back. His cheek is bleeding from the claw scratch
Bring me the real spellbook of fire, Kill anyone who stands in your way. If you fail me again, you will die... Now get out of my sight you sorry piece of filth.
Malric growls at Firefly. Firefly gets up, his cheek still bleeding from the claw scratch. Firefly looks at his master, his green eyes burning with hatred as he puts his black helmet on.
It shall be done...
Firefly turns around, his black cape dragging across the marble floor as he marches out of the throne room. His boots *clinking* with every step. Blood dripping out the bottom of his helmet. Firefly makes his way to the courtyard outside. A soldier approaches him.
Commander, What's our next move?
A soldier asks Firefly, bowing his head.
Get my horse and assemble a company of 50 men. We're going to find that she wolf and reclaim the spellbook she stole... Anyone who stands in our way will perish.
Firefly barks at the Soldier
Yes Sir... Are you alright sir? You're bleeding.
The soldier looks at Firefly curiously as blood drips down the bottom of his helmet.
It's just a scratch, now assemble the troops. We ride at dawn
Yes Sir, As you wish
The guard says turning around to assemble the troops.
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"Ah woulda clocked 'im one had I knew." The bartender huffed. "Lil' pooch's quick, Ah'll give 'im tha'..." Turning to the dragon, he petted his head a few times. "Ah'll get ye some fish eh." He said, heading across to the other end of the bar, and out into the kitchen. He brought back a couple of large fish and fed them to Raz.
Mara sighed, finally relaxing. She made sure that Cherri wouldn't fall before heading over to the young, sheepish wolf. She giggled internally at the irony, but kept a simple smile as she looked at her. "Mind if I have a seat?"
The wolf girl flushed and slapped her hands over her belly, though something pink and glowing might've been seen for a moment. "N...Not at all," she said, swishing her long tail and smiling sheepishly.
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Raz rested his head over Ibi's, slowly falling asleep and giving a nice warmth to Ibi as he held him close to his body.
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Mara smiled as she sat, but her expression fell as she looked at the wolf. "He's going to come back, you know. He seemed quite aggressive..." She said. "You'll need somewhere to seek refuge until he is convinced you're not here. My cousin and I have good hiding places for others like you."
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Ibi sighed, murring softly as Raz made him more comfortable. His draconic side was healing him quickly, the effects of his drinking slowly wearing off.
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There was an intense feeling of warmth flowing through the whole town, a sign that the Archmage of Valour had woken. The sun was beginning to penetrate the inky darkness of night as Valour stepped outside, looking solemnly toward his corrupted brother's portion of the horizon. "I will help you, brother. Whether you like it or not."
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Cherri began to regain consciousness, and her face contorted slightly with the dry feeling the medicine left in her throat. Her eyes slowly opened and she let out a slight sigh. "I'm.... alive...?"
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The bartender looked down at her. "Aye. Yer a lucky one, stumblin' in before Ah closed."
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She slowly sat up, pressing a palm to her forehead. "I umm... certainly don't feel lucky..." The feline gripped her stomach, feeling even more depleted now than before. "I-I hope I didn't c-cause too much t-trouble..."
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Dawn breaks, Firefly sits on his horse outside the black castle. 50 guards in armour are behind him on horseback. The sun becomes visible over the hilltop. Firefly is full of hatred, his green eyes full of Anger towards his abusive master. Firefly unsheathes his sword.
Soldiers, We're going back to the tavern. A she wolf carries a spellbook that belongs to me. Light your torches, We either come back with the book or we don't come back at all... There is no room for failure... Not this time.
Firefly says as the cold Air comes out his dark helmet like a misty cloud. His paws shaking, knowing that Malric will murder him if he fails.
Yes Sir... We will follow to the end
the lead guard in the front says calmly
To the end bitter end... Let's ride
Firefly says as he begins to gallop, his black cape blowing in the wind and the soldiers follow behind. Malric has corrupted Firefly's mind, A dark cloud follows the wolf as he gallops towards the tavern. His guards are heavily armed, ready to neutralize any who stand in their way... The strings of Malric's evil plan begin to unfold.
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Name: Noatak
Species: Wolf
Elements: water
Looks: Grey wolf with brown markings
extra: Noatak lives in the north / artic circle in the same village Bricket lives
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(Can I ask how aura is awakened? Like, is it spontaneous and out of nowhere )
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(A powerful mage needs to awaken you. Consider it like a door that needs a special key to unlock.)
The Bartender chuckled. "Do ye want some food lass? Ye've been out cold for the whole night, very ill."
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Cherri nodded. "S-Some food would be n-nice... T-Thank you..." The young cat gave a weak smile of appreciation at the bartender.
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"Ah'll be right on it then. Ah made ye some soup for when ye woke up." The bartender pulled out a bowl and filled it with a green soup. "Pea an' ham, love the stuff."
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Mara smiled as she sat, but her expression fell as she looked at the wolf. "He's going to come back, you know. He seemed quite aggressive..." She said. "You'll need somewhere to seek refuge until he is convinced you're not here. My cousin and I have good hiding places for others like you."
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Ibi sighed, murring softly as Raz made him more comfortable. His draconic side was healing him quickly, the effects of his drinking slowly wearing off.
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There was an intense feeling of warmth flowing through the whole town, a sign that the Archmage of Valour had woken. The sun was beginning to penetrate the inky darkness of night as Valour stepped outside, looking solemnly toward his corrupted brother's portion of the horizon. "I will help you, brother. Whether you like it or not."
The wolf looked up at Mara. "...That's very kind of you," she said, smiling shyly. "Perhaps we could leave soon...?"
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Raz felt more at peace as he snuggled Ibi, assuring himself that Ibi would be a true friend, and as such he put a smile on whilst he slept and held Ibi closer, nuzzling them
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Mara stood, turning towards the dragon. "Do you want to come with us? We could always use the extra help if that wolf returns."
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Ibi muttered in his sleep, something about the archangel being close...
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"T-Thank you..." Cherri slowly sipped at the soup. She was too large a fan of the soup, but she was beyond too hungry to turn any food.
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Mara stood, turning towards the dragon. "Do you want to come with us? We could always use the extra help if that wolf returns."
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Ibi muttered in his sleep, something about the archangel being close...
Luckily, Raz had just fallen asleep and he woke up again with a yawn and nodded.
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The wolf swished her pink-tufted tail, smiling widely. "Awesome," she murmured. "Safety in numbers and all that...." She still had her hand over her stomach. "Should we invite everyone else here?"
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The bartender threw his hands in the air. "Ah'm alright 'ere if it's all the same to ye..."
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The door burst open, and a blast of warmth filled the whole room. The archangel Valor stood in the doorway and said, in a very powerful yet gentle voice, "I hear there is a young wolf who protected a valuable piece of literature here."
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Raz's soulstone flared a brightness when Valor walked in and his worries seemed to disappear when he did.
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Cherri finished her soup, or at least, got through half the bowl before feeling too full to continue. "T-Thanks again for the m-meal..."
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"Aye, don't thank me. ''Twas that spider there who helped most." He gestured to Mars, whom was staring at a chuckling Valor, her jaw almost hitting the floor.
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Cherri smiled softly. "I-Is there umm... a-any way I can r-repay you...?" The feline slowly moved to stand, holding onto the table at first.
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The wolf blushed deeply, pressing her hand hard against her stomach. "Uh... Yes," she murmured. "I...I saved this one book from the library..."
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"Ye don't need ta repay me. Jus' stay safe, will ye." The bartender said, grinning, before turning and wiping the benches ready for a long day.
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Valor smiled, approaching her slowly. "And I believe an armoured figure tried to steal it?"
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"Ye don't need ta repay me. Jus' stay safe, will ye." The bartender said, grinning, before turning and wiping the benches ready for a long day.
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Valor smiled, approaching her slowly. "And I believe an armoured figure tried to steal it?"
The wolf nodded. "He grabbed the book and torched the place, then I sort of knocked the book out of his hands with.... a rock," she murmured. "In the night. But back at the library, I found a similar book, and left that in this one's place. But then he showed up and tried to steal this one from me...."
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(He couldn't have grabbed the wrong book at the library. Not only did he cast a spell, that was his means of burning it to the ground.)
Cherri continued smiling, blushing a little bit. "I-I'm not going to m-make any promises... b-but I am forever in y-your debt..." She bowed, before looking to the door.
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(Fixed up nice and cleanly. ^-^)
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Dawn breaks, Firefly sits on his horse outside the black castle. 50 guards in armour are behind him on horseback. The sun becomes visible over the hilltop. Firefly is full of hatred, his green eyes full of Anger towards his abusive master. Firefly unsheathes his sword.
Soldiers, We're going back to the tavern. A she wolf carries a spellbook that belongs to me. Light your torches, We either come back with the book or we don't come back at all... There is no room for failure... Not this time.
Firefly says as the cold Air comes out his dark helmet like a misty cloud. His paws shaking, knowing that Malric will murder him if he fails.
Yes Sir... We will follow to the end
the lead guard in the front says calmly
To the end bitter end... Let's ride
Firefly says as he begins to gallop, his black cape blowing in the wind and the soldiers follow behind. Malric has corrupted Firefly's mind, A dark cloud follows the wolf as he gallops towards the tavern. His guards are heavily armed, ready to neutralize any who stand in their way... The strings of Malric's evil plan begin to unfold.
After a long vigorous ride, Firefly and his army of 50 men peer over a hilltop at the town below. Looking down at the houses and tavern. A large black mound remains from where the library once stood. The air is cold, Firefly's breath blows out his black helmet like a seeping mist. As they enter the little town firefly raises a fist, signaling his men to stop.
Soldiers... The book is here in this town, Search every house. Light your torches, if the locals give you trouble, burn their houses down... You'll all be executed if we return empty handed.
Firefly says in a stern voice of authority. He begins to ride into the little town, swords drawn and torches lit. The soldiers begin to break away from the main group, searching all the houses. One soldier grabs a peasant and slams him against a wall.
Where's the book!!
The soldier yells in a hateful voice. More soldiers are walking around everywhere questioning everyone, searching all the houses forcefully. Firefly approaches the tavern, waiting patiently outside.
Surround the tavern. Nobody's going to escape.
Firefly steps off his horse, adjusting his black cape. The dawning sunlight reflects magnificently off the wolf's dark Armour. Standing outside as his small force of 50 men wreck the town.
Little thief little thief... Come out and play. I'd like my book back, pretty please.
Firefly says, growling under his helmet. His green eyes full of envious spite. Knowing that if he fails his master will kill him. Firefly's men are ready to search and destroy if given the order.
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The wolf lowered her ears as she heard the noise. "....How the hell is he back so soon?" she murmured.
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Cherri's ears fell back with fear. "W-What's h-h-happening...?" She started subconsciously moving a bit closer to the bartender.
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Valor turned, looking out the door. "Young wolf. You've made an error in judgement. The book was stolen from the library, and she has recovered it." He walked outside and stood over Firefly, his authority drowning out any orders Firefly barked.
"This is my village, do you honestly think fire can hurt it? Eucalyptus wood only grows back faster once it is burned, it is like the mythical Hydra - one head is destroyed, two grow in its place. Now... Lay down your arms." His voice echoed through the whole area, with an almost irresistible authority to it. The Archmage stared directly at Firefly, awaiting his next move.
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The bartender kept cleaning, but gestured to Mara.
"It's a long story, but we need to make sure that this wolf stays safe." She said, walking over and picking up her sleeping cousin.
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"U-Umm... O-Ok... I'll h-help h-however I can..." Cherri stayed close to the bartender, more than a little bit scared.
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The wolf picked up the book, holding it against her carefully. "...Does anyone have a bag I could place this in?" she murmured.
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Mara held out an arm. "We won't let it reach the bad guys, I promise."
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Valor turned, looking out the door. "Young wolf. You've made an error in judgement. The book was stolen from the library, and she has recovered it." He walked outside and stood over Firefly, his authority drowning out any orders Firefly barked.
"This is my village, do you honestly think fire can hurt it? Eucalyptus wood only grows back faster once it is burned, it is like the mythical Hydra - one head is destroyed, two grow in its place. Now... Lay down your arms." His voice echoed through the whole area, with an almost irresistible authority to it. The Archmage stared directly at Firefly, awaiting his next move.
Firefly tilts his head to one side. Looking at Valor curiously with his corrupted green eyes.
Oh of course, I apologize for my intrusion.
Firefly says in a sarcastic voice. Raising his hand oddly. A crossbowman hides on a rooftop, pointing his bow at Valor.
But I have a mission... And You're in my way!
Firefly lowers his hand, signalling the crossbowman to fire. He shoots the arrow straight at Valor's chest
Bring me the girl... Kill the others!
Firefly mounts his horse and disappears behind the crowd of soldiers about to storm the tavern
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The arrow bounced off Valor's chest plate harmlessly. He reached his arms out and send a wave of heat pulsing through every soldier in the immediate area, knocking them all down. "You will not take my spell book." He said, as he shot a small but powerful ball of fire at the now revealed Firefly, stunning his horse. "I am the Archmage Valor, and a paladin specialising in justice, do you really think you're leaving here without answering for your crimes?"
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The wolf nodded gently and leaned into Mara. "Okay.... Lead the way," she said, smiling and swishing her tail. "I'll do what I can to help in combat, I'm... still recovering from something pretty intense." Closing her eyes for a moment, the girl suddenly was holding a curved longsword.
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Firefly's horse collapsed knocking Firefly off. "Some" of the soldiers get up from the heat wave. The soldiers look at Valor with fear then look to Firefly for an order, holding their swords sheepishly at the powerful foe.
Don't just stand there, Kill him!!
Firefly barks, fleeing around back to catch the She wolf by surprise.
Charge!! Kill'em!! Bring him down!!
The soldiers yell and charge at Valor with their swords raised high trying to enter the front door, While Firefly tries to sneak around back
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A wall of flame appeared at the front door, and Valor walked right through it. "Watch the back door, he's coming in."
Being Archmage meant he could sense the aura of everyone around, and Firefly's was currently the most active...
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The wolf glanced at the back door. "... We're going to have to fight, it looks like," she said, looking at Mara. "Do you think you can hold the book? I might be able to do something to bar him a little..."
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Mara glanced at the wolf. "You do realise that Valor just walked in, yeah? That thief has no chance!" She began pulling a few strands of web from her hands...
Ibi stirred a little, flopping around on Mara's shoulder. He was still recovering, but he was almost sober.
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Cherri slowly walked over to the wolf. "I-I can umm... t-take the book... if y-you'd like..."
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Raz had a worried look on his face, but comforted himself with Ibi, nuzzling, but had retained enough energy that if need be, he could fight.
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"Yeah, but do you really think anyone's guarding the back door?" she replied, gently handing the book to Cherri and walking forward, letting her hand drop from her midsection as soon as no one could see her front. If anyone bothered to look at her lower back, the tips of a pair of tattooed-on wings would be visible.
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Valor sighed. "He can't hide from me. I can sense his aura. It is actually quite sad, he has a lot of potential. I hate to see such good mages taken and bent to Malric's will..."
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Mara saw the tattooed-on wings, but decided not to remark on them. She weaved a simple web on the floor, so that Firefly would get stuck on his way in.
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Valor sighed. "He can't hide from me. I can sense his aura. It is actually quite sad, he has a lot of potential. I hate to see such good mages taken and bent to Malric's will..."
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Mara saw the tattooed-on wings, but decided not to remark on them. She weaved a simple web on the floor, so that Firefly would get stuck on his way in.
The wolf raised her free hand, closing her eyes. A pink glow formed in front of her, brightening as though the wolf's power was increasing.
Outside, a wall of earth rose and blocked the door.
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She weaved a simple web on the floor, so that Firefly would get stuck on his way in.
Outside, a wall of earth rose and blocked the door.
Firefly found his way to the back entrance. He saw a random wall of earth in his way. The wolf grinned pulling out his dark Ebony blade. Something Firefly never mentioned is that his blade was enchanted by Malric giving the wielder incredible feats of strength.
Hah... Lets try this out for size.
Firefly swings his sword at the wall. He slices into the wall causing the whole thing to crack into many pieces before breaking apart and falling, A cloud of dust and smoke fills the Air. Firefly brushes off his shoulder then approaches the back door, He simply kicks the door and the lock shatters causing it to swing open.
Found you darling
Firefly says standing in the doorway, His green eyes staring at Cifero through the dark helmet. His sword thirsting for blood
There's no need to hand over the book, sweetie. After I cut you down, I'll find it myself
Firefly says tilting his head to one side. He takes a step towards Cifero only to have his boot caught in somthing sticky
What?!?!
The Wolf looks down to see his leg caught in a web. He quickly tries to cut himself free
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Valor took the opportunity and, with blinding speed, snatched Firefly's blade and stabbed it into the floor beyond his reach. "You are not leaving, wolf. You are in my territory, and you've been commuting crimes since you walked in. Stand down."
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Mara threw more web over Firefly, as a sort of net. She figured it would hold him still whilst Valor disarmed him.
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Cherri hid under one of the tables, clutching the book close to her. She tried her best not to make a single noise.
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Raz saw Cherri dive under the table close to him and he pulled them into his curl, pretending to sleep, covering his curl with his wing to hide Cherri, Ibi, and the book
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The Bartender walked out and stood in front of the table Cherri was hiding under. He leaned over and began to wipe it clean, whispering. "Come behind the bar. Ah'll protect ye if he gets out."
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Cherri shrieked as Raz pulled her under his wing, and out of fear, clawed the wing that was covering her. The bartenders words didn't entirely get through, but the minute she'd get the chance, she'd run for the bar.
(Just casually cleaning the premise, I see.))
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Raz saw the bartender and let Cherri out, licking the scratches on his wing that Cherri left behind
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Cherri bolted behind the bar, almost at tears from how hectic things were. The town was being attacked, the bar was being attacked, SHE may have just been attacked. She hid under the bar, shivering and barely holding back her sobbing.
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The bartender cleaned the rest of the tables, and then went back behind the bar to start preparing for the day. He crouched and grabbed a few bottles. "It'll be alright lass, the dragon was tryin' ta protect ye. Yer safe here." He started arranging the bottles on the bench behind him.
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Valor took the opportunity and, with blinding speed, snatched Firefly's blade and stabbed it into the floor beyond his reach. "You are not leaving, wolf. You are in my territory, and you've been commuting crimes since you walked in. Stand down."
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Mara threw more web over Firefly, as a sort of net. She figured it would hold him still whilst Valor disarmed him.
Firefly tries reaching for his sword but it's no use, His armour is so heavy he can barely squirm out of the web. He simply stands still, tilting his head menacingly to one side
Ok... You got me. Why don't you come over here and finish me off?
Firefly says in a calm voice, Holding a dagger behind his back. Hiding a smile beneath his black helmet
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Although Raz knew that Firefly was dangerous, he was curious about the hand that was folded behind the armor-clad wolf, and he slowly walked over to Firefly, constantly sniffing in for a smell, of something rusty or new
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Valor stood a few feet back from him. "Because this is not the Arena." He said, simply. "Stand down, and we can discuss whether you shall be thrown in the dungeon or not." The familiar scent of oranges filled the tavern as Valor's arms ignited, preparing to use any means necessary to protect his village.
Even the Bartender wanted to kneel as Valor spoke...
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The wolf, her left hand covering her stomach, just stared. ".... Do people on this planet always compare penises so openly?" she asked herself aloud, cocking an eyebrow. Spotting Razuel getting close to Firefly, she moved forward a bit. "Don't get near him..."
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(It's obvious that Valor is easily the most powerful, he's very wise and knows not to walk straight in when his foe has an arm hidden :P)
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Firefly reaches out and grabs Razuel, holding the dagger to his throat
I have no intention of paying for my crimes. If you want your friend to live, turnaround and let me go. If I burn... Your friend burns with me.
Looking at Valor's arms which have ignited. Growling under his helmet, Firefly's mind warped and corrupted by Malric's influence
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The wolf sighed. "Alright... This has gone one far enough," she said, putting down the sword and raising her hand, the hand on her stomach pressing harder against her fur as she seemed to focus on something. "....You've got a lot of shadows in you... Maybe a good hit to the skull will knock them out."
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Firefly's armour began to heat up as Valor brought forth spirals of flame around his legs. "You are not well, young wolf. Allow us to help you and you may not have to answer for your crimes."
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Firefly perks his ears in panic as the flames surround his legs, feeling is armour slowly cooking.
Kill me now, I'm already dead....I failed my master
Firefly drops the dagger, dropping to his knees from the pain
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The flames stopped, and Valor, in a more gentle voice, said "Your master is not a good one." He crouched near Firefly. "What is it you want from this world, young wolf? I'm sure my siblings and I can guide you on the right path."
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Firefly still wearing his helmet, looks up at Valor.
I want my life to serve a purpose, without my master I am nothing... Without that book, my life is forfeit. You can't save me
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"You can have a purpose without him. He just doesn't want you to believe it." He brought forth a small flame on his gauntlet and held it near Firefly's head. It seemed to slowly cleanse whatever corruption Malric had placed in Firefly's mind.
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Raz was still pretty weak, so his struggles were futile, and as he got more scared, sparks of light formed in the air, bright red flashes slihouetting briefly on Raz's eyes, flashing as he was growing more scared, and then the subtle sound of flint sparking could be heard close around Raz.
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Mara rushed over and comforted Raz. "Are you ok buddy?" She lightly scratches under his chin and the back of his head.
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Firefly whimpers as Valor sucks out the dark energy, Passing out from the intense strain. Firefly's armour makes a *Clank* as he hits the floor
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Mara rushed over and comforted Raz. "Are you ok buddy?" She lightly scratches under his chin and the back of his head.
Raz's heart was racing and he immediately hugged Mara, his body size shifting to slightly smaller, and then hugging her, holding her in his curl, holding her against his soulstone, revealing his mental and physical pain to her, and showing her what could've happened due to those sparks, a rather large explosion, "Hah... hah.... Rrrr..."
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Cherri showed her face from the bar. "I-I-Is it over...?"
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"Almost." Valor said. The flame went dark purple before extinguishing. He sighed and rested his gauntlet on the wolf's helmet, reassuring him that there was indeed a better way.
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The wolf, who had been on guard in case Valor somehow didn't succeed, lowered her hand and opened her eyes, sighing in relief. "Well... that's that," she murmured, picking up her sword.
(...I dunno. o-o *shrug*)
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(This feels a little off. What was the point of restricting magic use if we're going to just use it from the start anyway?)
Cherri slowly walked over to Valor. "Y-You said the umm... t-the book was y-yours...?"
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(Not sure, but the initial idea was that our powers would be 'activated' by Valor. I guess that can happen soon)
"It is." Valor said. "But I'm sure you could learn a few things from it. Read through the thirtieth page."
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Cherri nodded. She recognised Valor's wisdom, and eagerly followed his words. Opened and quickly read through the thirteenth page of the book. "S-So umm... F-Fire spells...?"
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(The wolf's an alien, so.... Nyeh. I dunno. .////. I guess she can only do small stuff.)
The wolf took a seat, watching on. "So... what is going on here?"
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(I've been trying to keep Raz's... subtle... But for him, I've been keeping the premise of that he doesn't have true control over his magic, as it explosively expels whenever he gets too scared)
Raz slowly calmed down, hugging Mara tightly, slightly shaking when he exhaled his breath, but was calming down very slowly...
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(...She might only be able to use it by instinct and not really... controlled. Which is why she can't do much. Maybe she can't do much.)
The wolf kept relaxing for a moment.
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(Fair enough.
Also, thirtieth - as in 30 :P)
Valor nodded, removing Firefly's helmet so he could make sure the wolf was ok. "You likely know who I am by now, so there is little chance that I need to introduce myself. But I will anyway. I am Ravgaan, Archmage of Valor and Master of fire magic." He stood and offered a gauntleted hand to Cherri.
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The wolf glanced over Cherri's shoulder out of curiosity and read alongside her.
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Cherri had quickly finished the page and bowed before shaking his hand. "I-It's an h-honour to meet you... Ravgaan... I-I was actually umm... l-looking for your sibling... t-the Master of umm... W-Water magic..."
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"Ah yes, my sister. She's quite picky, so you should train before seeing her. She's in the town up north, three days' ride from here by horse, one afternoon if you have air magic or water magic. There's a river that leads there." Valor said, beginning to tell a long and vivid tale about how the river was formed and the strange and beautiful creatures that live along its banks.
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Cherri listened, hanging on every word, but 'picky' had dashed her hopes of ever learning spells. "H-How am I s-supposed to train w-without an awakened aura...?"
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"I never said you wouldn't have awakened aura, young one. But training your focus is important too. Try focussing only on one part of your body and memorise how it feels when you do different things, like stretching." Valor said. "That's how I trained before I was awoken."
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If there was one thing Cherri could do, it was focus. She was a natural book worm and had always been interested in magics of all kinds. "A-Alright... I-I'll keep that in mind..." She smiled softly, bowing again.
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The wolf looked up at Ravgaan. "...You said you know fire magic?" she asked, swishing her tail slowly.
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Valor laughed out loud. "I am the master of fire magic; No one in this realm knows more than I do!"
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Raz let go of Mara when he calmed down, he then looked over to Valor and tried to speak to them... but failed as his throat was still very dry
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Valor laughed out loud. "I am the master of fire magic; No one in this realm knows more than I do!"
The wolf flushed gently and rubbed the back of her head. "Uh.... Well... I've actually been looking to learn a bit more about fire magic," she murmured shyly. "I think I have the aptitude, but.... I haven't been able to do much with it yet."
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"That's because you need your aura awakened first. I am able to do it, but you'll have to come to my temple." Valor said.
"Can you awaken us too?" Mara asked, setting Ibi down on a bench.
"He'll have to sober up, but sure." Valor chuckled.
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Firefly wakes up from Valor's magic. He hears Valor and others talking in another room, He slowly gets up. Firefly grabs his sword and quietly slips away through a back door. He stands outside in his dark clad armour. Looking around for a horse to steal.
Uggghh, why does my head hurt so much?
Firefly feels extremely dizzy, wandering through town. He sees a peasant on a horse
Get... Off
He growls at the peasant, putting a paw on the hilt of his sword. The peasant frightfully gets off. Firefly mounts the horse
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The wolf flicked up her ears and smiled. "Well.. okay then," she said, glancing around and noting briefly that the man in the armor was gone. "Uh... I... may be able to do a few other things as well."
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Valor sighed as he saw the distinct lack of armoured wolf. "He'll have to come back for his helmet..." He turned to the others. "So how many of you wish to learn the art of pyromancy?"
Mara and Ibi both raised an arm.
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The wolf girl, her sword having magically disappeared somehow, also raised a hand, the other one clamped firmly over her belly.
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Cherri didn't raise her hand. Her tribe were all born aquamancers. "I-If you could umm... awaken my aura... t-that would be enough..."
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Valor's eyes widened slightly, then he stood straight. "I'll lead the way to the temple then."
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The wolf smiled and swished her tail side to side, looking rather cute, despite the fact that she towered over several people in the room.
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Raz looked at Valor and made a small whine to get his attention, trying to follow the group with a wavering heavy limp.
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Valor looked toward the dragon. "Are you injured?" He asked, laying a gauntlet next to Raz's wing.
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Mara stood next to Cherri. "Now that drama has finally passed, I don't know if we've acquainted ourselves yet. You seemed a little out of it when you showed up last night."
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Raz nodded and winced when Valor touched the sensitive area around his wing joint.
A botched sewing job was done on the joint of Raz's wing, it looking slightly infected, puss forming. Another thing Valor would see is the multiple scars up and down Raz's body, some still fresh.
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Valor sighed as he saw the distinct lack of armoured wolf. "He'll have to come back for his helmet..."
Firefly realized that an important piece of his equipment is missing. He left his helmet behind.
Dammit... I need my helmet back.
Firefly whispers to himself before returning back to Valor and the others. Something felt different inside Firefly after Valor sucked away his corrupted aura. He couldn't figure out what was different. He returns back to the group.
Meanwhile... {the dark Fortress of Lord Malric}
I sense Commander Firefly has failed me... He should've returned.
Malric says in a calm voice, talking to a guard in his throne room
Do you think the commander fell in battle?
The guard says, lowering his head respectfully
No... He's still alive, I can sense his life force. However, I fear Valor has influenced him, made him soft... Made him weak
Malric says in a dark subtle tone
What are your orders, M'lord?
The guard says looking up at Malric
I know where Valor is hiding, it would be easy to kill them all... But I want to have a little fun
Malric says playfully, his left hand igniting with fire while his right hand ignites with water
I'll assemble the army, We'll hunt down any and all traitors
The guard says standing up
No... I'll send my assassin
Malric says smiling, a figure approaches behind the guard and stabs him in the back
Agggh!
The guard shrieks before falling over dead, The assassin standing over him
Lord Malric, you have a job for me?
The assassin says in a high pitched tone. His face concealed by a scarf, his chest covered in shurikens and throwing knives. The assassin appears very slender and nimble.
You're the best assassin in the entire northern kingdom, I have a mission for you... My loyal Commander Firefly has betrayed us and he's with an old friend... "Valor". Your primary objective is to steal an important spellbook that Firefly failed to accomplish. Your secondary objective, kill anyone who stands in your way
I always complete my mission... And I always kill my target. Your wish is my command.
The assassin smiles, turning around and leaving the room. Heading towards Valor, Firefly and the others. When the Assassin leaves the room Malric begins to whisper to himself
With an army of 10,000 wolves, I will dominate these lands... With or without that book
Malric chuckles to himself, staring at the dead guard that the assassin killed.
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(This is perfect! If anyone remembers me being with Valor, he had, presumably, died of old age, well, I'd this assassin injects Valor with a long term poison, then it will all work in cannon.)
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Cherri blushed a little. "I-I never introduced m-myself? S-Sorry, but I'm Cherri..." She held a paw out to shake.
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Mara smiled and shook Cherri's paw. "Mara. That over there is my cousin, Ibi." She gestured to the hybrid, he seemed a little confused, and he was holding his head.
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Valor pulsed warmth into Raz's wound, but there wasn't much else he could do. "Come with us and I will have my healers help you."
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Raz nodded and would follow the group, licking Valor's hand as he pulled it away.
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The wolf looked around, still being sheepish. "I... I suppose I should introduce myself as well, shouldn't I?" she asked, cradling the spellbook to her body.
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Mara smiled at the wolf. "I suppose so." She held out a hand.
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Ibi had walked over to Raz and had busied himself studying the dragon's scales and wings, comparing them to his own.
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Raz looked down at Ibi and curled his head down to his and mad a questioning grunt, "Rr?"
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Firefly walks back into the place where the group was commercing. Firefly approached with caution, knowing that he tried to kill these people. Expecting zero hospitality he walks up to Valor, Trying to remain calm. He nods his head respectfully.
My helmet, if you would...
Firefly says in a gentle tone, holding out his paw to Valor to return his helmet
Meanwhile...
The assassin follows the tracks that Firefly and his soldiers made leading to the town.
These tracks are rather old, I suspect I'll find this silly book wherever these tracks lead me.
The assassin says in a bored tone, continuing his journey
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The wolf cracked a small smile and gently shook Mara's hand. "M-my name is Daisy," she said, swishing her tail. "Well, my first name....um... Valor, would it be alright with you if I put the book in a safe place?"
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Valor sighed. "Hiding the book will be a very good idea. This one was followed." He held the helmet firmly, but not in a way that would damage it. He turned back to Firefly. "Now... You." He said, a little frustrated. "Do you mind telling me why I can sense someone following your trail?"
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Mara stood next to Daisy, preparing to fight if needed.
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Valor sighed. "Hiding the book will be a very good idea. This one was followed." He held the helmet firmly, but not in a way that would damage it. He turned back to Firefly. "Now... You." He said, a little frustrated. "Do you mind telling me why I can sense someone following your trail?"
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Mara stood next to Daisy, preparing to fight if needed.
Nodding, Daisy turned around and, in a brief flash of pink light, the book was gone. The wolf took a deep breath in, then let it out, one hand remaining over her belly button region.
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Valor sighed. "Hiding the book will be a very good idea. This one was followed." He held the helmet firmly, but not in a way that would damage it. He turned back to Firefly. "Now... You." He said, a little frustrated. "Do you mind telling me why I can sense someone following your trail?"
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Mara stood next to Daisy, preparing to fight if needed.
Firefly put a paw onto his helmet to grab it away. Perking his ears from the question
Followed?... I wouldn't know what you're talking about. Please give me my helmet and I'll be on my way...
Firefly said, looking at Valor with his best poker face.
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Raz looked at Firefly with fear, curling around Ibi for comfort... it seems like this might be a trend for when he's scared
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Ibi curled an arm around Raz, stroking his head gently in an effort to calm him down.
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Mara stared with wide eyes as the book vanished, she hardly knew what to say as her mind processed it.
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Valor sighed. The wolf was testing his patience. "You will get your helmet once you tell me who is following you. I expect they are coming for the same reason you did, though they will be met with the same disappointment." His grip on the helmet remained tight, almost warping it to the shape of his gauntlet.
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Daisy looked over at Mara, swishing her tail and cocking her head. "...Is something the matter?" she asked innocently, as if making things disappear was totally normal.
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Raz calmed down the best he could, shivering in Ibi's embrace, nuzzling her side, trying to aid in comforting himself.
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"W-where'd the book go?" Mara whispered, a little nervous at Daisy's casual approach to hiding the book.
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"Shhh... You're ok. You're safe here." Ibi said quietly, the steady thrum of a purr beginning to reverberate into Raz's neck. It was one thing he quite enjoyed about being a hybrid, purring. He found it quite calming and he hoped it would have the same effect on Raz.
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Raz listened to the purr and tried to copy it, managing to, but his being very low and guttural sounding, and then curling his tail around Ibi, keeping his head around her too.
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"W-where'd the book go?" Mara whispered, a little nervous at Daisy's casual approach to hiding the book.
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"Shhh... You're ok. You're safe here." Ibi said quietly, the steady thrum of a purr beginning to reverberate into Raz's neck. It was one thing he quite enjoyed about being a hybrid, purring. He found it quite calming and he hoped it would have the same effect on Raz.
Daisy blinked, then smiled. "It's in a safe place," she said. "Whoever that other guy works for, they won't be getting at it now... though as to where?" The wolf winked. "I guess that's a secret."
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(Am I the only one amused by the fact that I'm calming Raz down in two RPs?)
Ibi continued to purr, and he started to hum a soft tune. He knew the tune well, but he didn't know where it was from or who taught him.
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Mara blushed a little as she returned the smile. "If you say so." She said, with a hint of fascination in her tone.
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Raz's heart rate slowed down to a moderate thump and he loosened his hug on Ibi, but didn't move his head from her shoulder.
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(No, it's funny. X3)
Daisy grinned. "If we get out of this alive, I'll tell you more," she said, pulling her sword out of seemingly nowhere.
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Mara watched in fascination as the sword appeared from seemingly nowhere. "When we're finally safe, you have to teach me that!" She said, following up with a quiet giggle.
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Ibi kept holding Raz, still humming the tune. It didn't sound like a tune from the local area, but somewhere a long way away...
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Mara watched in fascination as the sword appeared from seemingly nowhere. "When we're finally safe, you have to teach me that!" She said, following up with a quiet giggle.
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Ibi kept holding Raz, still humming the tune. It didn't sound like a tune from the local area, but somewhere a long way away...
Daisy blushed and grinned. "I...I can try," she said, swishing her long tail.
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(We kinda need Firefly back :/)
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(Sorry for being away, I haven't had much time to be online because of exams. I'll post a super long reply to catch things up. I'll do that in an hour or so, sorry again :( )
Post Merge: October 17, 2016, 07:29:43 PM
Valor sighed. The wolf was testing his patience. "You will get your helmet once you tell me who is following you. I expect they are coming for the same reason you did, though they will be met with the same disappointment." His grip on the helmet remained tight, almost warping it to the shape of his gauntlet.
No One is following me, I came alone with my men... But if someone would be following, I suspect it's the Assassin. Malric's deadliest servant. But if the Assassin was sent him, that means I failed. He's probably coming to take that book and our lives. If you had any sense you would hand me that book, None of you will die. It doesn't matter how much magic you have, the Assassin isn't from this world. You can't stop him so easily... I wont tell you anything else
Firefly kept his paw on the helmet, Looking at Valor with a pleading stare.
(meanwhile... Somewhere close by)
The assassin continues his journey on foot, following Firefly's trail. The assassin sees a town in the far distance. He also notices a young man, he approaches him.
Can I help you sir?
The young man says, wearing a soft smile
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As a matter of fact... You can
The assassin tilts his head to one side, pulling out a little jar. Inside the jar is a small insect. The assassin throws a dart at the young man, he falls over paralyzed. The assassin opens the jar and the insect crawls out while the man looks in terror.
This'll only hurt a lot. Try not to struggle as it enters your body.
The insect jumps on the man's chest and crawls onto his belly. Forcefully entering his belly button, then disappears inside his belly.
No-no-no-no-no please!!!
The man cries in terror, unable to move as the insect enters his body. A few moments later the man stops screaming and passes out.
You're not even going to remember this happened. When you wake up, you'll be under my control... And you wont even know it.
The assassin sits patently for the young man to wake up. A few minutes later the man gets up, Looking around confused and afraid.
W- what happened? What was I doing? Who are you?
The man says, looking at the assassin for help.
My name isn't important... But If I remember correctly you were going to take this message to Valor. Tell him he has 24 hours to surrender the book... And tell my friend Firefly he's going to suffer greatly for his defiance against our Lord.
The assassin says smiling under his black scarf and cloak.
It shall be done...
The man says as he journeys into the town, while the assassin follows behind from a distance. Hidden in the shadows.
(meanwhile... At the Dark Castle of Malric)
Malric lazily sits in his throne talking to a guard
I don't really need that book... I just want Valor to know I'm here. Once I feel it's most appropriate, I'll unleash my horde of 10,000 wolves, No... 100,000 wolves. My plague of darkness shall spread across the entire globe. Valor will beg for mercy before I end his life. I can already taste his blood on my fangs
Uhhh, of course sir.
The guard awkwardly shuffles away.
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Valor huffed. "Malric is a fool if he thinks I can be defeated so easily. I've encountered this assassin quite a few times, but he will neglect to tell you because he was so humiliated. Why do you think he submits to Malric?" He let the helmet drop to the floor, grabbing Firefly's shoulder firmly. "If you wish to see another sunset, why not join one of the Archmages, myself included? We're much more lenient than our corrupt brother, and we know tricks that he will never be able to match."
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Daisy stuck her tongue out. "Not from this world, huh?" she said, swishing her tail. "How so?" She looked rather unconcerned.
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Firefly looks down at his helmet which was dropped on the floor. Then looks up at Valor, tilting his head.
Why would you want me to join you? I've done terrible things, I'm surprised you didn't kill me the moment I walked in. Anyway that doesn't matter now... You may have encountered him before but you can't kill him. At least not with anything from this world.
Firefly turns his head to Daisy
In some strange way, The Assassin reminds me of you. My knowledge of him is limited. But his tactics are without mercy.
Moments later, the door opens and the young man who the Assassin infected with the belly insect walks in. Approaching Valor and the others.
I've been sent by the Assassin, You have 24 hours to surrender the book.
The man tilts his head at Firefly
We know of your betrayal
The young man falls over unconscious, The assassin is seen standing outside a window.
I'll be coming
He says calmly, Blinking at Daisy before teleporting into the shadows
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Valor's gauntlet tightened around Firefly's shoulder, almost denting his armour. "I don't kill unless I have to. That's one thing about myself and my siblings that we don't share in common with Malric." He turned to the young man. "Catch him." He said, and Mara quickly darted over and stopped his head from hitting the floor.
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Daisy looked at the young man for a moment, then padded over. "...Something seems off about him," she said, raising an eyebrow. One hand was still clamped firmly over where her belly button should be.
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Mara watched in fascination as the sword appeared from seemingly nowhere. "When we're finally safe, you have to teach me that!" She said, following up with a quiet giggle.
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Ibi kept holding Raz, still humming the tune. It didn't sound like a tune from the local area, but somewhere a long way away...
Raz curled his tail around her, along with his body, gently hugging her as he had finally calmed down, lowering his head down to hers and nuzzling her.
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(So... we really need Firefly for this...)
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(Yes. Yes we do. o-o )
(Since he kinda, you know... plays all the antagonists at the moment.....)
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(Could we throw someone else in as maybe for a side quest of sorts? and have someone who's on here frequently play a different type of antagonist?))
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(Would you like to handle that Raz? Maybe someone from your history to spice things up a little)
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(That might work.)
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(First question, which side characters are important for later... because I may do something that might kill someone...)
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(All of mine are either important or can't die by conventional means at the moment, but I can try adding one more)
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(Spoiler alert o-o)
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(Darn! I'm sorry for not being online again >.< It would be nice if we had a side antagonist to help move the story when I'm away)
(btw, The Assassin can be killed to help advance character growth)
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(Sorry for the spoiler)
Name: Gypsie VanHooler
Species: Wylde Kitteh
Element: None
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When the dust had settled, a girl dressed in a tattered robe with arm bands decorated with vials of different poisons and elixers. Now, this individual just wants to have fun and see destruction. She knows of Malric from a few tales, her former tribe knowing him as The Kak Verstoorder, mainly because of... certain reasons.
Gypsie sat perched on the roof of a bakery and as she watched the battle dissipate below her, she saw a large dragon's head through the tavern and went to grab her vial of beastial, a potent potion that causes a feral rage, and she put it onto the tip of her arrow and aimed at Raz's shoulder, and she let loose the arrow.
Raz heard the whoosh of the arrow approaching, and as he lifted his head to see what it was, the arrow came through the window and hit Raz's head. Thank god for Raz's skeletal structure, as the arrow didn't go right into his head, but instead got right into a layer of fat. The impact caused Raz's head to fall to the floor, leaving him groaning in pain as the arrow stood upright into the air from where it hit him.
Meanwhile, Gypsie looked inside the window from her position, and saw the arrow, causing her to make a loud chirping noise, but silenced herself as she saw the robe of Archmage Valor, and she froze, "Oh no...", she then tried to make herself seem flat , her 3 tails swaying in the air.
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Valor turned as he saw the arrow impact Raz's head. He peered through the window and saw three tails waving in a nearby tree. "Give me a moment..." He placed the helmet on a nearby table and walked outside swiftly, reaching the tree in moments. He saw the tip of a bow and spoke up. "I don't know where you're from, but we don't take too kindly to being shot in the head here. Come out from your hiding place."
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(This is my Gypsie: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20318069/ (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20318069/) )
Gypsie eeped and slowly raised her head up to see Valor, "H-h-hii, Valor.... um... b-bye!", and with that she threw a strong acid onto the ground and hopped down into a primitive version of a catacomb/sewer, making her way down the corridor towards an export that lead to a rapid a ways away from the town.
When Valor went outside, Raz started to stand up, drool falling from him maw, himself starting to emit strong growls. His eyes widened and his pupils went slender to a line. His bacrk began to arch in a defensive stance.
Meanwhile in his mind, Raz was reliving over and over his parent's death, and how angry he was, but in this instance due to the toxin shot into him, it amplified his anger to his actual body, giving him a more evil mind while he was under the toxin's influence.
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Daisy glanced up, not sure what to do at the moment.
(Perhaps I should bring in another character as well...?)
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(As many as you like, as long as you keep track of them :P)
Valor sighed and walked back into the tavern. He stood in front of the door for a moment, thinking about the strange creature.
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Ibi stepped back cautiously, aware that something was definitely wrong with Raz. "You still there buddy?"
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Raz looked down at Ibi slowly, and his maw tightened into a snarl and he pressed Ibi back, forcing them down onto the ground and then letting out a thundering roar right at Ibi's head, afterwards he made a motion that would hit Ibi if someone didn't hold Raz back.
If Ibi could see Raz's eyes, she'd see that they were filled with fear, but anger was more apparent.
The arrow was still stuck in Raz's head.
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Running forward, Daisy grabbed Raz's arm, her eyes glowing slightly. Please calm down, a voice suddenly spoke in Raz's head. You're safe...
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Raz stopped his paw just before Ibi and slowly turned to Daisy, growling in anger still, and just before he'd go to hit her, she'd hear, "My parents... Dead... must avenge!", to then his paw made contact with her, throwing her to a wall through a mass of tables.
Gypsie climbed out of a hole that led out to a cabin instead of a pond and she looked around, finding a chair and sitting against it, "You've really done it now, Gypsie..."
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(Uh... that's sorta god-modding.... A little....)
Before the blow connected, Daisy raised her other hand and somehow caught the paw before it could make contact with her body. She was pushed back a few feet, but was still standing. I'm sorry they're dead, but I sure didn't kill them! she responded, looking Raz directly in the eyes as she slowly backed away, dropping into a cat-like stance. With both hands up, her stomach could be clearly seen. She was actually in fairly decent shape despite her bedraggled appearance, and from the side, she might have looked normal. However, the bright pink glow that seemed to be coming from her belly button spoke against any concept of normalcy....
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A small spark had followed Gypsie, and it landed on a nearby rock. It wasn't trying to hide, since it was relaying information to Valor, whom had busied himself with restraining Raz.
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Mara pulled Ibi back, holding him away from the raging dragon.
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(Shit... sorry...)
Raz stopped and his growls lowered to a soft growl, but was still apparent, "Anthros killed... all bad... "
Raz stopped and lowered his paw, his senses returning to normal, but were still sitting on the border, "And I was weak... my fault... my fault... Mommy... Daddy... Dead...", he looked down, tears starting to fall from his now closed eyes, but the anger quickly returned and he tried to lash out at the nearest few, his tail swinging around, heading towards Valor's direction.
Gypsie relaxed against the chair she was on, and as she saw the spark, she swore and hid herself behind the wall, trying to hide from the spark, but as she got curious, her inner kitten kicked in and she went for the spark, jumping out the window to it and trying to bat at it.
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(It's fine, man. We all do it from time to time when we get into the action.)
Daisy leapt out of Raz's range, her eyes and belly glowing a bright pink. I am sorry about your mommy and daddy, but... I promise you that I'm not like other anthros, she sent. And these people aren't like that either....
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Raz let out a single "LIAR!" and he made a sweeping motion at Daisy again, his tail swinging around again towards Ibi and Valor.
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Valor reached around and slammed Raz into the floor, pinning him. "Cease and desist, or I will have to take drastic action." He said. "You have been affected by something, and you need to fight it." He pulled the arrow free and tossed it aside.
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Raz hit the ground hard, cracking the floor, and as he was pinned he tried to struggle, his tail thrashing about, trying to cause more harm to anyone else.
As Raz laid there, he slowly calmed down and just gave soft growls. His mid was trying to fight the toxin, but install held a firm grip on him.
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Valor pressed Raz's shoulder a little harder. "Stop moving, relax and let your heart rate slow. It looks like you've been poisoned. These things you're seeing aren't real."
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Daisy padded over, the glowing in her eyes and belly remaining for now. "I could help with that," she murmured, regarding Valor sheepishly.
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Raz let out a yelp as Valor pressed down on his shoulder more, and he tried to relax, sending his heart rate down, calming him significantly
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Valor looked up. "Can you help him relax? I need to send someone to track that feline." He released some of the pressure on Raz's shoulder, but kept him pinned for the moment. "If I let you go, are you going to destroy everything?" He asked the dragon.
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The spark began to dance around the rock, slowly making its way back to Valor. It darted up, down, left and right, in an effort to keep Gracie distracted.
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Raz nodded, his eyes now his own, but still with fear in them.
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Gypsie kept chasing the spark, managing to catch it in her hands, "Hah!... wait... What are you?", she said trying to lift her hands to see it closer.
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Valor released Raz cautiously, but kept his guard up in case the dragon acted up again. "This was in your head, I believe it was coated in something." Valor said, holding up the arrow. "That's why you need to stay calm."
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The spark flared on Gypsie's paws before falling to the ground again, darting back and forth to lure her back fo the pipe.
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Raz looked at the arrow and then brought a paw up to his head, rubbing the wound. Raz went quiet for a second and shook his head towards the ground, trying to shake off another wave of the poison as it kept circulating through him, each time though, it did get weaker, but Raz did manage to get through this wave, working into a sweat as a puddle of the stuff had formed beneath him in his mental stuggle.
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Gypsie eeped and recoiled back, then her kitten instinct came back and she began to chase the spark again.
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(o.o That's a lot of sweat...)
"We need a barrel of water over here." Valor said, to no one in particular.
"On it." Mara went outside with a barrel and began to fill it. It seemed impossible but she managed to carry it back, completely full of water.
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The spark darted back towards the village, floating around trees and through bushes.
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Raz gave a very tired chuckle.
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Gypsie continued to follow the spark, not paying attention to where it was leading her.
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Daisy pricked up her ears, looking out the window. "... I think I may step out for a moment," she said, padding outside as she pulled her sword out of seemingly nowhere.
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Valor thanked Mara as she placed the barrel in front of Raz. He turned to Raz and asked "Are you able to stand? There's water here so you don't get too dehydrated. It should help flush out the poison too."
"Either that or I can try making an antivenom." Mara shrugged. She picked up the arrow and pricked her finger with the tip - being incredibly resistant to poison/venom had its advantages, and she soon found herself behind the bar, much to the Bartender's dismay, mixing up a solution that, in theory, 'should counteract the toxin'.
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The spark kept darting around, back to the village. It was almost in sight now, and Valor could tell that Gypsie had been following it.
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Ibi followed Daisy, a little perplexed by the strange wolf. "I'll come with, if you don't mind." He said as he held the door open for her.
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Daisy nodded to Ibi and padded through, her eyes fixing on the spark. "I don't mind at all," she said, tossing her sword from hand to hand as she watched the spark come closer. The wolf's eyes swirled with stars as she watched, her cheeks still a touch red. "...Hey.... What was your name again?" she asked. "I kinda forgot in the excitement."
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"Ibi" He answered, chuckling as he walked out and stood beside her. "You're Daisy, right?"
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Raz shook his head to Valor when he asked Raz if he could stand, and when he did try to stand his legs shook and he fell back down, as the poison's after effect is temporary weakness of used limbs, however, the poison did seem to have boosted Raz's natural healing, so his previous open wounds from before he met the others had become either scabs or scars.
Raz reached out for the barrel of water, bringing it closer to himself and then taking a drink from it.
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Gypsie had actually been led around to the border of town, into an alleyway that could be seen from the bar.
She pounced onto the spark again, cupping it on the ground in the middle of the street, but looked up at Daisy and Ibi and she then looked around herself, "How... uh oh...", she then got up, trying to slink away without being noticed, "Time to go..."
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((I've kind of realised that the RP doesn't have much space for a character which has 0 training of any kind, so I'm just going to say that Cherri left just before Raz started freaking out and that she'll return later once she's learned a bit of magic.
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(The temple is the next intended location, want to train there a bit? Also a lot of us have very little experience in magic anyway)
Ibi's eyes narrowed. "Over there!" He pointed to the spark, with the feline pouncing on it. He watched as she looked around then started to head away.
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((Nah. Valor specialises in fire magics and Cherri is a born water user. Would be easier to say she just journeyed to see the other archmage.))
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(The temple is the next intended location, want to train there a bit? Also a lot of us have very little experience in magic anyway)
Ibi's eyes narrowed. "Over there!" He pointed to the spark, with the feline pouncing on it. He watched as she looked around then started to head away.
Before Ibi could even finish speaking, Daisy leapt forward, the glow in her eyes and belly re-igniting as she chased after Gypsie, one hand out to grab the cat.
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Ibi joined her, running after the feline as she tried to escape. The spark had landed in his paw, and he threw it so that Gypsie would get distracted.
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Gypsie kept running until she saw the spark, stopping for a moment to bat at it like a kitten before realizing that she was still getting chased, and to that she looked around as the two got closer and ran towards a building, leading up to a second story window before climbing onto the roof, to which as she got up to the roof, she looked down at the two and turned around, wiggling her tush at the two, taunting them.
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Daisy looked up at Gypsie, her face contorting into a somewhat chagrined grin. "Cheeky, isn't she?" the wolf said, pressing two fingers to her navel. Suddenly, the wolf jumped into the air at Gypsie and, as she did so, spread out a huge pair of celestial wings, which sent her rocketing right towards the wildcat with a few flaps.
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Ibi could only watch as the two females jumped around above him. The spark landed in his paw again, and he tossed it up, hoping to distract Gypsie again.
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Gypsie was too distracted with Daisy to notice the spark, "Shhhiiiittt!", Gypsie then turned around to run, but was swiftly caught by Daisy(I'm sure), to which Gypsie would turn around and try to stab a needle lined with a knockout agent, it being made of a less concentrated form of nightshade berries.
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Ibi called out "Watch out!" as he saw the dart. He ran around the side of the house and climbed up - with much difficulty.
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Daisy caught Gypsie's arm, but winced as she felt the very tip penetrate her bare side. "So... like that, then," she murmured, wrapping her long tail around Gypsie's belly and tying it around her before trying to reach the ground. Meanwhile, she wrestled with Gypsie for control of the dart.