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Post by Aedon Durreah on Jan 16, 2010 19:28:13 GMT -5
((My appologies for the manner in which this plotline was copied over. But at least it is here, and we can now continue to add to it. Thank you to Vlad for starting this plot, and to all who have taken part in it so far.))
My name given to me by my masters represents what I have become for this realm. Baelual Raheal. They said the Elves would understand the most what it was for, and the mortals of men would not believe or doubt why I am here. My masters have set forth me to this place, this form, this presence. To seek retribution for a falling of belief and a balance to order amongst the Law and Chaos, the Good and Evil of this realm.
As I walk through this place they call Haven. There is much dishonesty and evil that walks forth. There are some that are good and touched by different beliefs of good. But the infection of lies, deciet, and evil that roam here makes a mockery of calling it Haven. My senses are comming forth to me like a new born baby touching the world for the first time. Overwhelming i seek the first good touched soul I see.
This Kaylor is good at heart but troubled. He is a good feeding source for now till my power grows and my senses are attuned better in this form. This other one. Eban..He is not at good in the ways of men but his honor and belief in his honor makes his heart untainted for now. My masters told me to use the mortals strengths to help me wage these battles that shall be comming to this realm. These two will help nicely.....
For now I learn this new form. Learn to use my weapons through this husk of flesh they call a body. Let my abilities grow and harness the power I was entrusted with......
For Retribution Commeths................
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« Reply #1 on Sept 3, 2009, 12:54pm »
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*sitting there in prayer at Aegis his thoughts wonder reporting what he knows so far to his Masters*
"This Aedon. His soul is troubled but he is a good man. He worries to much of this place he calls Aegis. A place that long survived before he was there, and will survive long after his mortal life is gone. He is a good man."
"What of this Kaylor. His steadfast devotion and prayer is strong, but he is to influenced by things that go on around him. He is a good man."
"Beleg. I only know him by name and mention. I have not yet felt his presence, or been able to determine what his aura is. He is neutral to me."
"This Emperor Thom. Another by mention and word alone. He seems to lead well for his followers stand in his honor without question. Yet is he a dictator or a leader. He is neutral to me."
"Vlad. A saved soul not yet fully saved. He lets memories haunt the good he is. This Lady he survives with. Aphroditie. She is a good soul. Pure. She will guide him to where he belongs. They are both good to me."
"Eban. A strong soul, honor bound, yet rage is in more control than his good. He will be a good weapon in the future. He is neutral to me."
"The others I will begin the search for and judge them as well for you Masters. My powers and abilities grow with each passing day and the feedings I get are plentiful."
"Only one thing troubles me. The feelings that rush through me in this husk of flesh they call a body is overwhelming. I actually seem to "care" Is what I think they call it."
"I can not falter. I will not falter. My fate and my mission is clear. It is my time to do my masters' biddings, and complete the missions they have set forth. It is time to control these things they call emotions, and bring forth a balance."
"It is almost time for retribution......"
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« Reply #2 on Sept 10, 2009, 12:43am »
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*sitting in prayer he reports to his Masters*
"I do not know how to report this my Masters"
" I spoke with this Aedon and a Lady named Sage. They called retribution evil, this list evil, they called you evil for doing this but not showing yourselfs to judge the people"
"How can Destroying evil be evil. How can defending the lost life of a murdered child evil. How can defending the lost life of holy monks evil."
"How can these two fathom standing up for the rights of murder and saying the person can be saved. Save the soul they say. How can they stand on ground as pure as that and defend blatant out right murder of innocents. Trying to save an evil soul to do what, more evil."
"These people stood up to demons and the overthrow of these lands from Ix Tab. But they wish for the deaths of children and innocents to go unpunished. My thoughts are clear. These two have unclouded these emotions you have set forth on me by giving me this form. To defend evil.....IS EVIL"
"Yes my Masters."
"RETRIBUTION IS HERE....."
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« Reply #3 on Sept 10, 2009, 12:57pm »
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This Baelual confuses me a bit, and also brings forth an anger I cannot understand. He claims to be sent by some gods to bring retribution, and a sense of balance to the lands. He speaks of a list that was handed him of those souls deemed as evil by the masters that drive his quest. And in all truth, Xanthus, who is mentioned on his list has brought great harm to the area.
The killing of the child in front of the Knight's Rest, the slaughter of the monks of the Abbey. These are not only acts of great evil, but also the acts of a madman. And yet, there is no justice to be found in condemning both sides of Xanthus to death.
I have found in the past that many men, women and children have burned on the crucibles of so called gods in the name of retribution and all that is holy. Many self serving prophets have walked the lands from time to time, meting out divine punishment while at the same time breaking more of the laws of man and god then those they condemned.
And what of Xanthus? He too believes himself to be divine in origin. An angel walking among men and elves seeking only to combat and destroy a great evil. The fact that the evil he fights is the other half of himself makes the battle both odd and compelling. For in his fight many of us see the struggles we have faced day in and out.
Good and evil. They have existed beside each other for time unmeasured. You cannot have one without the other. It is not something many of us wish to admit to. Each of us have within ourselves to be a force for good or evil. Some of us have in fact been a bit of each without realizing it. For all his claims of another side I cannot help but wonder if what Xanthus is truly at war with is not that part of himself that he wishes t divest himself of.
He has committed crimes within these lands, and for that some punishment will be forth coming. But how can any free thinking person believe that some unknown gods have sent this unfortunate soul Baelual to see to the balance of a world that he himself cannot understand?
The loss of a life, any life is always tragic. But the loss of a soul has far reaching effects that adversely affect generations of a people.
Is there evil in Xanthus? ..Yes/ But there is also a great good within him that is struggling to overcome that which many of us keep pushed down and buried. And if we, as a so called civilized people do not look for ways to help him in defeating this evil, then we will have failed in our duty to each other.
Balance is never achieved through the elimination of all that we fear in life. But in learning to walk along side it, refusing to let it consume us.
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« Reply #4 on Sept 10, 2009, 11:54pm »
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*walking through the shadows of the forest he came across a target on his list*
*smiling with the time of retribution finally here. he slowly drew the kryss fashioned for him to bring forth balance*
*he crouched and walk silently like a panther stalking his prey in the darkness. Lowering the kryss with tip up as to thrust deep and high his muscles tensed as he prepared to strike.*
"Baelual, Cease and come home"
*he froze like prey trying to blend into the environment to hide from a predator* "Masters, but time has come for retribution. I am near what you seek"
"They do not wish for help. Let them derive their own fate whether it be in evil and chaos or law and good. Come home. Our time is not needed anymore here."
*slowly walking away from his subject as if a child who lost a game of chance* "Yes Masters. I shall return home"
*whisping away into a shadow his body deteriorates like a building weathering the passage of time*
*a lone tear is the last emotion he sets forth dripping onto the ground as his body disperses into the void of time*
*a lone flower blooms amongst the grass where his tear fell*
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« Reply #5 on Sept 17, 2009, 7:07pm »
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Vlad rides around Aegis enjoying the day and the at long last needed peace and quiet. He lets loose the reigns to let the horse roam and do as he wishes. "Today is our day my friend. Enjoy where ever you take us." Vlad sits back in the saddle noticing birds in the trees. A squirrel searching for food along the ground. His thoughts wander with his last talk with Aedon. "Who truly was this Baelual? Is he what his name represents. And Where has he gone off to."
Shifting in the saddle he pondered. "He was a very intelligent being. Maybe he is waiting for the right time. Maybe he is waiting for the list to finish." *letting out a soft sigh* "No worries today my friend we are to relax and enjoy. Aph will return soon from her trip and we have alot of work to do." *patting the horses neck he looks down noticing a single rose* "Now this is an odd spot for a rose to be growing." *looking around at the grass and nearby trees* "Odd place indeed" "Well not my place to pick or destroy something rare like this" *he takes out his waterskin and slowly pours water on the ground near the rose* "There you go little one. Everyone should relax and enjoy a day like today"
He slowly rides off with a smile on his face heading home......."Odd indeed"
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« Reply #6 on Sept 23, 2009, 7:51am »
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*stepping from the void of time blinking as his eyes adjust to the bright day sun* "Masters. Why am I back here? You cast me from this place and now I am thrust back here with no more understanding or reason of this list"
*looks down at the book on his side* "It is still here. Do I act? Does retribution still commeth?"
"Masters you do not give me answers to the questions I am looking for. Damnation for me cause I have not full filled your request? Or is there much more to learn before this comes forth."
*roaming the lands amongst the shadows looking for answers seeking the truth and advice of those he has to judge*
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« Reply #7 on Oct 6, 2009, 4:08pm »
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*sitting on the steps of the inn holding the book of names* "I do not know what to think anymore. These emotions flood me like a waterfall engulfing a river. This Lady made me ponder more. There is so much I must do before I open this book again. Before I can pass judgement." *resting his face in his hands as if confused* " I must take the ladies advice and find people who can teach me. Tis time to learn before retribution makes a mistake. But who....She said Vlad...will he?...What of Aedon....is he to troubled?.....Kaylor....to righteous?.....Eban...To distructive?....Maybe it is a matter of many learnings that I can find my answers" *slowly walking away he melds into the void*
A lone whisper on the wind as he disperses....Retribution awaits.
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« Reply #8 on Nov 21, 2009, 12:55am »
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*sitting there safely in his room he fashioned*
The pawns are fashioned. The king is safe. The knights are set for protection. The Bishops are in place to act. This game they call chess was easy to pick up and make my plans come into play and start my Masters wishes.
Bishop one has acted and done nicely in his sacrifice. Bishop two is activated and on the move. My Queen will strike when they least expect it......
Retribution has Begun
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« Reply #9 on Nov 22, 2009, 10:23am »
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*sitting on the bench watching the water and letting the fire warm him from the cold*
"it has begun and taken courses I can not walk from" He said as if talking to the shadows.
"They will understand in the end. You have done good" the voice echoed thru the garden like the wind.
"These people are trying to find ways to stop me. Even if I am doing good. Bringing people back together. Ending feuds." *looks down at the ground* "Even forming new loves and desires"
"NO EMOTIONS!!" *the wind blows his hair back from draping over his face*
"Yes master, I understand" *he stands looking out at the rising sun*
"Today is another day. I must find another Bishop. They betrayed the deal and now a new move must take place."
Retribution continues......
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« Reply #10 on Nov 22, 2009, 10:29am »
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*pacing back and forth in his cell* "Where are they? I have waited as they said and I am still not free."
*lenas down and grabs the water to drink* "I understand I will pay for my crimes, but the longer I am in here the more havoc this Baelual causes."
*sits on the bed grabbing the pendant he treasured as much as his love for Aphroditie and the children* "I promise to you three on this day. A new day has begun and this Baelual will not affect our lives anymore. I will see to that."
*starts pacing back and forth waiting for the front doors to open*
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« Reply #11 on Nov 22, 2009, 10:46pm »
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*walking thru the shadows and voids*
"The pieces increase and my power grows. This Selora has proven to be more formidable than I have anticipated. The Aegis as a whole has come together to try and stop the right course of actions I take. Aedon, Alyssia, Beleg, and many more to name. The Guardians of honor Eban, Laurana, even Thom himself are now against me. The Guardians of Bedlam are now watching to keep Vlad safe. The formidable warriors like Terry and Prangis watch his every move so I can not have him once more. This Kaylor who I thought would understand the righteousness of retribution against the wrong doings is even standing against me. Will my pieces be enough to get this list taken care of. Will I fail in the triumphant wake of the many who have come together to stop me. Maybe it is time to bring forth a thought I read from a stout warrior. Is not the enemy of my enemy my friend......"
*he slides along the void keeping his pieces in check*
Retribution moves forward....
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« Reply #12 on Nov 23, 2009, 6:02pm »
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She was not happy they had told her Vlad would have been released yesterday morning. He was still in prison and when she went back to see him the doors were locked. They were keeping her away from the man she loved. This was beyond cruel, what was she going to do break him out? Aly should know her better then that.
Her heart was breaking. She slid down the door to the steps and sat there tears welling in her eyes. She would be strong and not cry. The rain splashed on her face. It was a cold rain winter was approaching soon Solitice would be here. They were to be married around Solstice, her body shivered in the rain. Was it the rain or the fear he would not be out by Soltice that made her shiver? She would go to Eithnes and stay there for a night or so.
Beleg would get Vlad cleared of the charges, she could feel it deep down. They would be together again soon. She stood slowly from the steps and touched the door with her bare hand and walked away in the rain.
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« Reply #13 on Nov 24, 2009, 2:04pm »
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*watching from the void sitting on the steps of the jail*
"I feel Vlad in there. His anger is growing. He cant stand being in a cell. He was drained of many emotions by me. I did not get time to return the favor before they took him from me. I wonder if he is lost now because of me. I was told their would be sacrifices made, but he is to be married. She has children. "
*shakes his head*
"I can not worry about that right now. The list must progress so I can be free. Then I can heal what I can. I can repair some of this."
"The new progression of this stage of the list is a little slower but my queen is helping very nicely. The information I am getting from her will be put to use very soon. The pawns are also doing very nicely gathering strengths and weaknesses. Useful information. All to be used and manipulated soon."
"The list will continue. The new target thinks she is immune to this, but she will find her flaw and follow thru as the others have"
"its all moving forward.....Retribution."
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« Reply #14 on Nov 24, 2009, 8:53pm »
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A stranger in a strange land it is my duty to earn a voice to be heard in this village. I fear I will fail. There are happenings far beyond my comprehension, this is so foreign to my own way of thinking. I feel as one lost in a darkness unable to find a path.
*releasing a low mournful growling howl into the rain drenched night, the lone gargoyle of a new land hovers low watching events with piercing silver eyes specked with purple to match her skin*
A new friend, not known more than by name, now on “trial” for a violent crime. Crimes of this magnitude, for one such as I, are often dealt with swiftly and with little thought of “justice”. It is not that we wish or desire unfairness, but our secretive society and the survival of our race depend on speedy {to a fault at times} resolutions to conflict. Many bands of faction groups are the outcome of this sort of thinking. Yet for the most part we are peaceful. Or at least we were peaceful, until our balance was thrown by the introduction of this new society.
I do suppose these happenings are not of my concern, yet I have an odd sense of duty and a deep desire to protect this one. *shakes my head as if trying to clear it of a fog* He is not my responsibility, I have one to watch over already.
*clinging to the outside of the jail with talons embedded into the stone face I can peer into the small slit of a window to the cell that holds the Friend.*
I will require a visit to my Charge to discuss this further, she will know what to do.
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Post by Aedon Durreah on Jan 16, 2010 19:29:42 GMT -5
Selora sits on her balcony over looking the Aegis. From her quiet seclusion, she can see most of the heart of the village to the southeast. If she turns her head, she can see the recently built Watch Tower that guards the northern edge and overlooks the rest of the Aegis. As she takes the few moments to rejuvenate, she ponders on the last few days's events, muttering to herself softly into the morning air.
"I do nae know 'ow these mortals manage tae accomplish anythin'. It seems they do more bickerin' than listenin' tae each other. "
Her mind drifts to the current crisis at hand, and she considers the actions of those within the Aegis, those that are supposed to be honorable men.
"There is somethin' more that I am nae seein'. Somethin' more that is right there. Is it that I am just that much unaccustomed tae dealin' wit' the inhabitants o' this autumn world? Or is there somethin' that is affectin' these people? Nae one seems tae be themselves. Do they all just fall apart the moment thin's get difficult?"
The Duchess sighs then takes a deep breath, inhaling the wildflower perfumed air, then slowly exhales.
"Enough o' this. This Baelual thinks 'e cin play this game wit' me, so be it. 'e wants 'is retribution? I will show 'im retribution. As I said tae 'im...I cin 'elp or I cin 'arm.
"Chess is it? May'aps tis time tae find 'is queen then."
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Resting against the stone wall of the prison cell in which he was held, Xanthus gazed sadly out through the arrow loop at the world beyond. The morning sun looked down upon all, its golden light piercing through even the thickest foliage. A small smile crept across his face, for a moment it seemed as if he was but a young boy once again. All scars of battle erased, all lines of worry and tension eased.
Yet, just as quickly as the sun can pierce the fog… So was he lost to shadows again within his mind. An endless struggle between dark and light in his mortal body. The dark had thought to have consumed the light, yet still the light fought on as only it can.
He knew not how he became a prisoner. He had entered his home two days before, and when he awoke he was held in this place. No armor or weapons of his anywhere to be seen in this place. Looking himself over, he could see the many new scars that adorned his body. Several deep and long ones stretched across his chest, while magical burn marks covered his back and sides.
“What the hell happened to me…?” He murmured, mortified at the situation. Tracing a particularly jagged scar line across his arm, he shuddered and tried to remember what had happened.
Beleg, Ahmaya and the duchess… all harmed by him? And others who had risen to subdue him… Had he injured them as well?
He remembered… a voice whispering in his mind… The darkness had seized upon it and then he knew nothing. It had given him names, he knew this much… He just wish he could remember what else had been whispered in the darkness of his mind.
A bird sang its song, a squirrel chased another up a tree and far in the distance… he could hear the monks of the abbey going about their chores. All was normal out there… but in the cold, stone cell… A private war of darkness and light was going on within his mind.
He slumped back against the bed, screaming loudly, his voice racked with pain and torment.
“What the hell is happening to me!?”
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« Reply #17 on Nov 25, 2009, 11:49am »
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As the doors to Stormguard closed, Alyssia Kanath's tough exterior suddenly crumpled under the weight of all that had transpired over the past few days. Stumbling to one of the couches in the common room, she collapsed against it with a loud agonized gasp. There, upon her knees on the cool stone floor, once bright strands of fiery hair fell before the glittering emerald eyes that had held so many friends and foes alike captivated over the years by their iridescent otherworldly quality. But now those eyes were frenzied with pain, a flare of molten gold bleeding into the rim of the Iris'. Ever since the cursed statue of Ix Tab had released the deeply buried beastly instinct within the Thunderlord....her eyes had changed. And now, in times of intense emotion...pleasure...or pain...the liquid metal of her father's eyes...the only thing that had set her gaze apart from the Great Dragon Stormwind's own gem like emerald gaze was now clearly visible within his daughter.
She had finally learned to live with and accept this within her. But now more blows had fallen upon her weary shoulders.
Pain. It radiated through her chest and down her left arm, leaving her nearly paralyzed. She could not breathe well, as if great stone blocks pinned her beneath their weight and were squeezing the very air from her lungs. Her cheeks and neck were flushed, pale near everywhere else. Alyssia Kanath was naturally pale, but now she looked veritably ill with a bluish tint to her lips and a thin sheen of sparkling perspiration coating her skin.
She recognized these symptoms, as they were not new. All her life her heart had been weak. All her life it had caused her issues. In fact, it had been the very thing that had killed her during her Arbiter-ship with her people.
But when Silverstorm had taken her body and put life back into her former wife through her own people's magic and technology, Alyssia's body had been bolstered and repaired.
But now, after so many years away from Stephanie's Katara...that technology had begun failing. Alyssia had begun to re-age more rapidly. She had bouts of weakness and pain. This had all been going on for a few years. Slow enough that few noticed, too fast for her own liking. And now the stress of the current situation had caused a chain reaction that she feared may very well end her life. Before Baeluel could even reach her to do it himself.
Grimacing, she caught what little breath she could before crying out hoarsely, “A'chuisle!!!!” The sound trailed off into a loud agonized whimper as both fists clenched with a white knuckled intensity.
A moment later, she heard Katryn's soft foot pads down the stairwell. The young woman peeked down and as she saw her wife, suddenly terrified eyes of liquid chocolate widened. “Lyss!”
With a speed that Alyssia had never seen within the woman, Katryn suddenly was kneeling by her side with arms around the Thunderlord's shoulders. “Lyss what's wrong??? What's happenin'!?”
“I...jus'...chest...” She gasped raggedly while trying to stand. “'elp me up...”
“No, you jus' stay right there!” Katryn struggled to hold the stubborn warrior down upon the floor. But Alyssia's argument lasted only seconds before she just nodded weakly and worked on trying to gain control of her body and mind. Kat was suddenly gone.
Aly sat there, regaining her composure as the pains began to ease. Panting quietly, head bowed she thought of all that had happened. Vlad in prison for a crime that he may or may not have committed. Aphrodite angered and holding within her heart a bitterness for Alyssia that, though she understood it's root, Aly could not understand why the strong woman she had known had crumpled so easily under the weight of this. Was she so dependent on this man? She understood that Aph feared losing yet another lover to the fickle winds of fate. But she never had known Aph to be so weak.
Now , she was the next on Baeluel's list for Redemption. She did not fear him. She did not worry for her own safety or fate at his hands. Not because she felt herself immune. But because through her unnaturally long life, Alyssia had faced down such dangers on a near constant basis. What was one more to add to the list? If he succeeded....then more power to him.
She had not even told Katryn that she was in danger, for fear of terrifying her gentle wife. It was the only secret that Alyssia had ever kept from Katryn. And she knew if Kat found out she would be in a great deal of trouble. But to be honest....Aly feared Katryn's anger and worry more than she feared Baeluel's misguided quest to balance the world.
Silvara had asked her to hide in the dreaming. With tears in her eyes as they held one another before the flickering firelight on Alyssia's last visit to the Fae Queen through her dreams. But no, she would not run. She would not hide when others suffered.
Suddenly, Katryn was there again with a cool cloth pressed against her wife's face and neck. She dabbed away the sweat gently with a concerned look. Smiling softly, though still weak, Alyssia reached up and brushed away a stray tear that trickled down her beautiful wife's face and whispered, “Shhh...I will be fine.... It was jus'...an unusually bad attack... Do nae worry, a'chuisle. I 'ave stepped out o' it...the worst is over now...” With a soft sigh, the Thunderlord closed her eyes and braced herself, “'elp me up....”
Without argument, Kat helped her wife shakily stand and led her over to the large overstuffed chair that Aly favored and had claimed as her own. She knelt there with a soft expression, wiping the damp cloth over Aly's face. “I'm worried about you....” She whispered.
Clasping her hand over Kat's, Aly smiled softly and kissed her lightly upon the forehead. “Do nae. I jus' need to take it easy...”
“But you won't...” A hint of accusation in Kat's worried voice.
“I will try...” The Elder Ranger sat back in her chair wearily, slumping. “Bring me my tin, please a'chuisle...”
Katryn gazed up at Alyssia for a moment sadly before giving a mute nod and standing. She walked quietly upstairs to retrieve the object Alyssia had asked for. There was only one way to get rid of the pain....and to forget about the day for awhile...
An hour later as Alyssia sat staring with glazed eyes into the dancing flames of her hearth, even in her intensely drugged state as the narcotics she had dosed herself with ran their course through her system...she could not help but wonder...
Had her retribution already begun....?
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Her King had promised no one would get hurt, but what happened at the tavern last eve. The black robed figure, he was not part of their work. Her king would not allow anyone to be injured.
She knew who was next on the list and her eyes moved to the woman now sitting on the stairs. Another red headed woman was pushing her down to sit. There was pain showing on the face of the mighty warrior. Now she understood why retribution was sought on this one. Not for misdeeds to someone else but to her ownself. Stepping back further into the shadows she waited and watched. It was not yet her turn to move.
The land quickly cleared, she moved slowly and safely until she was sure it was ok to use the magic to return to their garden. There she would wait for her King and they would plan further. More pawns were needed for retribution and for the pain to stop.
He promised no one would get hurt.
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Re: Retribution Commeth
« Reply #19 on Nov 25, 2009, 2:35pm »
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I am sick to death of this retribution!
Over the past week I have seen the results of the plans set in motion by Baelual. The body of the as of yet unidentified victim in Aegis. Why has no one come forth to claim this poor soul? Vlad's fall into madness, finding that he is the killer of the victim. Then last night, an attack in Aegis which caused grave injuries to Beleg, Ahmaya, and Selora. It was for some reason a shock to me to discover that it was Xanthus behind this attack. He now also sits in th Fae stockade.
And then there is this confounded list. I recall talks with Baelual when he passed through Aegis. He seemed convinced that he was some sort of avenging angel, sent to bring divine retribution upon the world. And yet when confronted on the fallacies within his plan, he seemed to lack the convictions he once had. So, what is driving him now? Where in all that has happened is the rhyme and reason?
The list seems to be mutating as the task of fulfilling it is passed to another messenger of death. Vlad, for instance added Rianna to his list. Her crimes, in his eyes consisted her rebuff of his efforts to keep her safe from a possible attack by Ix Tab. She came to the cell, and upon apologizing to Vlad, her name vanished into the linen of the paper it was scribed on. This alone is proof that nothing in this is written in stone. The outcome can be changed, if we can understand the reason for each name added to the list.
Aly is the next name, from what I have been told. She refuses any offers of protection, and is pig-headed determined to face this thing on her own terms. Well, I suppose if she did not behave in this manner, she would not be Alyssia. Still, for all her apparent strengths, I have started to see a crack, a weakness in her outer shell.
There must be a way to force his hand. To draw Baelual out, and give us a chance to put an end to him and his list. I have tried to be understanding of what is obviously a man wildly deranged. But with each attack within my lands. With each injury committed upon the bodies and minds of those I care about. I find myself sorely lacking in compassion for this “fallen angel.”
He wants retribution? At this point in time, with all that has transpired and all that many fear is to come.
So do I.
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« Reply #20 on Nov 25, 2009, 4:45pm »
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*using the bed leg as a make shift kryss thrusting at spots in the beat up bed frame. Precise points of vital areas.*
*grunting and heavy breathing as he speaks* "This waiting is ridiculous."
*thrust* "Why can I not be released to help persue Baelual."
*pivot, thrust* "Was this attack on Aegis a way to make sure I stayed in here."
*spin and jab* "With Beleg hurt. How can I get out of here now."
*slamming the leg on the ground beathing heavily* "I will have to find a way. Time to end this"
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« Reply #21 on Nov 25, 2009, 9:03pm »
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The overlord’s eyes glowed a bright yellow in the darkness of the Tokuno night; the sea breeze rushing under his cape flapping it like a war torn flag behind him as he gazed into the darkness that consumed the evening sky.
He slowly lifted the jade pipe to his lips, the golden embroidery of the dragon upon its surface shining under the man’s eyes. A soft yellow spark crawled from his lips to the pipe’s end, sinking into the dark hole that contained his vices.
He smiled slowly as he felt the mixture of opium and other herbs flow into his body, the exotic presence of the chemicals rushed into his blood, into his body and into his perceptions.
Baelual
That is what Aedon had called it, this new thing which now caught the corner of the lourien’s mind.
A creature that could influence others, to an unknown extent but enough to lead Vlad, the soon to be husband of Aph, to be sentenced to spend his evenings in the company of jail bars.
Something inside of him moved, both physicals and non, something stirred deep within the tightly wound flesh of his core; the all to familiar savage hunger twisting in the depths of his darkness.
He pulled the pipe away from his lips, a long stream of smoke blowing from his nose, only to be blow away from him by the all present wind of the Tokuno sea.
This creature now that was within his mind’s eye intrigued him, and his lips wished for nothing more now, then to taste the flavor of this being’s power; to devour it, to make it his own.
Slowly he lifted his hand, the hilt of his axe resting under his finger tips, as a soft yellow current sprang to life and flowed down the dark steel. The monster known as Clive Dauthi slowly started to fade from view, the magic wards drawing his presence elsewhere.
There was a creature of potential in the world again.
And it now, was his prey.
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« Reply #22 on Nov 28, 2009, 8:11am »
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*sitting on the steps of galehaven watching the ocean*
"This Eban is passionate for Laurana. I will never fully understand this thing they call love. It is almost like a disease in these mortals causing them to do things they normally wouldnt do. Even this Aphroditie is willing to sit on a cold floor to stand by this Vlad."
*standing and sliding into the void*
"Time to move forward. I have waited long enough for them to settle down a little. Their worries seem not to be about me now as my pawns have drawn attention elsewhere. They worry about Vlad's sanity and crimes. They worry about the safety of their people."
*sliding out of hte void into the garden* *he kneels down and starts his focus* "Bishop it is time. Continue with your plan. Knights bolster defences it is going to raise their suspicions and fear. Rooks prepare to move to new positions to prepare for the next name. Pawns keep the information flowing in so we can adjust to their moves."
"Check Selora....your move is next."
*slips into the void waiting for reactions to come forth*
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« Reply #23 on Nov 29, 2009, 1:00am »
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He was freed, the children had been summoned and Taren as ill as he was was carried home and laid in bed between Vlad and Aph. Even Torsha climbed in and snuggled to Vlad. The children missed him terribly. But not as much as Aph did; she felt as if her heart had been released.
Thinking to the oath Vlad had to make to the Duchess still caused her to feel her breath catch in her throat. Vlad should not have to vow to anyone but her on their wedding day. He should be a free man. She still had a hard time trusting any fae oaths, even her people did not take oaths lightly. She worried that their wedding vows and the oath he took would conflict and something would happen.
She had made sure to tell Beleg that the oath would have to be over before the wedding, there were no if ands or buts about it. She cuddled closer to her family, for now she would not worry about it. Before her eyes closed completely they drifted to the bracelet on his wrist. By the time of the wedding.
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« Reply #24 on Nov 29, 2009, 8:21am »
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*posted at Aedon's office and various places thru out Aegis*
To all Knights and Guards of Aegis. As my first command given approved by Aedon. There will be two patrols done daily by every Knight and Guard till this threat is either eradicated or brought to justice. Report only to Aedon or myself on this matter if you see or hear anything dealing with it.
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« Reply #25 on Nov 29, 2009, 8:28am »
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He had never slept so good in all his life as he awoke this morning. Carefully getting out of bed so not to wake Aph and the kids. In turn he kissed each one on the forehead.
Strapping on his armor he could only think of this vow the Duchess made him do the nigt before. Would she be honorable about it. Would she be fair about it. *shaking his head he cleared his thoughts* "I got a job to do so I can get rid of this oath business"
*slowly heading out he turned once more looking back at the house* "I love you three. I will be free of this and we will be happy once more" *he pats the neck of his horse* "One more adventure my friend. One more then we are done'
*the horse starts to ride to aegis* "I promise old friend. One more....."
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« Reply #26 on Nov 30, 2009, 1:32am »
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She awoke to find him gone already. Quickly she bathed and dressed summoning Nina to come and watch over the children. She promised them both that she would be back during the day to check on them.
She summoned her etheral mount and summoned a rune to her hand. She would check the Rest first then other places. She didn't have to go to far to find him, but there was a twist Laurana of the Purple Guardians of Honor was there and they were arguing. Aph naturally assumed it was about Baelual but after telling them to get their heads out of their arses and to grow up. Her and Laurana stood face to face with her telling Vlad to get Aph out of her face.
It took all Aph had not to smack her. Was rudeness part of honor? Seemed to be lately. Vlad filled her in on why Laurana was acting as she was, it then all fell into order. The events of the day flew by, but two things remained on her mind. The bond and the oath Vlad had on him. She was curious was their more she did not know. Did she want to know? She would sneak away later and go back to the temple and pray. Too much oddness and evilness had been around her during the day and night. Two undead beings coming to the Rest.
She left a note for Beleg in the temple letting him know that Leston Alcaster was back and had made his way to the Rest. Aph had flashes of her past and a sickness creeped into her stomach. She needed to tell Vlad of her past and what affect it could have on her. Then she would send word to Aly as well, she should be warned.
Rubbing her face she crawled into bed with Vlad and the kids. Just a night of peace and closeness is all she wanted right now.
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« Reply #27 on Nov 30, 2009, 1:06pm »
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He smirked softly as he turned away from Aedon, his hand reaching for his jade pipe, smiling as he placed it to his lips. Slowly he approached the moongate, as he breathed in the cocktail of chemicals from his pipe, the slow warm sensations slowly entering his conscience. He stopped just before it, smock jetting from his nose, as his yellow hawkish eyes focused on it.
His mind wondered slowly, as his eyes gazed upon the continuing movement of light which was the moongate, The Baelual was proving much more interesting then his first impression upon the overlords mind.
He had used his eyes, blessed so long ago by his goddess, and he had peered into the eyes of Vlad, looking for any impurity. He found nothing.
His mind searched, searched all his memories all his experiences, trying to find an answer. Though a warrior he was, all those of his race knew good deal of the supernatural, being pushed away by humans and elves left few others in which to interact. His mind slowed, as he looked slightly to the ground.
If there was no chemicals or drugs in the victims, which where being used for this power, then that left few possibilities; none of which where better alternatives for a hunter to follow.
He slowly stepped forward into the moongate, the image of Zento held in his mind.
He would have to speak with others, and see what best way to catch this Baelual.
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« Reply #28 on Nov 30, 2009, 1:48pm »
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What strange happenings the last few days. Darkness and Light mix to clash on grounds of battle and mayhem. What manner of Evil was summoned on this Village I call Home? In my thoughts a steady lingering voice barely audible yet not understood. Have I brought such misfortune to this land? The Fox that has assumed position as companion even seems a bit removed as late. The steady growing sense of Deep Magic brings great unrest to my mind and heart. May those called “gods” see us favorably and cast protection around our souls, we will surly need it.
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« Reply #29 on Dec 1, 2009, 11:58pm »
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*slowly writes under candle light smoking his pipe*
To all members of the Guard and Knights. My last order as your Commander is to protect Aegis in the comming times ahead. You all are brave, well trained, and good people.
*slowly looks out into the moonlight exhaling smoke*
As of tonight I am removing my self from command due to conflicts of interest. Aedon will be who you report to and take orders from till he promotes a new commander.
*exhaling his smoke and taking a drink of his ale*
I was proud to be your commander for the short time I was. Remeber your courage in time of fear. Remember your skill in time of battle. Remember your worth in time of slander. But most important. Remember, Every man dies, but does every man truly live.
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Vlad Dracul
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Silence and an eerie wind slash cruel little drops of rain across my stone form. I have grown accustomed to the stench of death that has made recent habit of appearing in the recent days. With the dawn comes new anxious notes of unrest and uncertainty, and each setting sun brings the ever present threat of chaos and disordered change. "Keep vigilant watch, oh thee of silver etchings." I speak to myself in the waking sleep I keep.
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« Reply #31 on Dec 3, 2009, 7:06pm »
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*posted on the board in Aegis*
It has been determined by Aedon I am to resume my post and remain in control of the Guards and Knights of Aegis. Be ready to look for traiing times, patrols, and a general meeting of us all to recieve new orders.
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« Reply #32 on Dec 4, 2009, 9:27am »
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"This one they call the Captain is an elusive one. Though she is not free from retribution yet. Her time will come when she least expects it. Her abuse of her body is going to catch up to her before she knows it. My Bishop watches her closely and will take care of this soon. Then another name will be gone. Then I can proceed onto the next name."
"I sense this Selora is not one to just sit back and watch this unfold. I will need to make her turn another avenue with another move that is more important."
"The Undeads timing is perfect. It is forcing the Aegis and Bedlam to watch them more than they are watching me. I can work on this list without much resistance."
"Time to move forward my Queen. Your time is now. Bishops contact me for further moves. Pawns contact me for next orders."
"I know i told people that I would wait til lthe undead are dispatched, but I cannot wait. My Queen is waiting for my freedom. Passion and desire can only last so long before it is there no more. Retribution moves on....."
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« Reply #33 on Dec 5, 2009, 12:17am »
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Fiona paced back and forth in Dev’s shop, she stared at the tin that sat nicely on the table. She knew what was in there, that, was not the question nor the problem. The question was, which to use. She did not want to kill her mother, just temporarily knock her out for a while. Her mother was older now, and did not get nearly enough rest in her mind. Of course, rest was not the only lesson to be learned through this experiment, the second lesson to be learned was that her mother just needed to stop doing drugs in large quantities all together. Fiona’s pacing came to a halt and she turned slowly towards the box, she had come to a conclusion of what to do about her mother’s problems.
She lifted the box lid carefully revealing all of the powders and pills within its metal frame. Fiona began pulling them out one by one, systematically feeling weight and studying each pouch’s contents carefully. There was a vast array of items within the small tin box that her mother coveted so much. This was going to indeed be an interesting experiment.
Fiona was pulled out of her concentration when she heard banging on the door and from what seemed like not one, but two people. She looked out the small window and saw there was some sunlight trying to stretch through the overcast day that had started. The banging continued a little longer and was followed by a small squeal or two. The young woman sighed and tucked the tin under the workbench and went to answer the door.
“Chryssie, Owen, I thought ye both were told to stay at home unless an emergency was happenin’?”
The two children looked at their older cousin and frowned a little. Both of them were half covered in twigs and tree leaves. Chryssie’s pants were soaked well up to her knees and one of Owen’s shirt sleeves had torn mostly off.
“Well, see, Fi Fi, we was playins in the woodses, and was chasin a lizzy and it gotted us all the way hewe!” Chryssie said matter-of-factly.
“I see, and this lizzy, you were chasin, where is it now? As I recall, I do nae have any “lizzy” as you put it, anywhere in my house.” Fiona studied the two, her attention clearly focused and serious, in hopes this conversation would nae take up her whole morning.
“Well, uhm, it went that a way, c’mon Owen let’s go get it!”
“Nuh uh Chryssie, Fiona is mad. I can sees it, we should goes home. She is all sewious like.”
Chryssie studied her older cousin a few moments and tried one of her cute smiles to see if it would make Fiona change her mood any. Her attempt was met with a folding of Fiona’s arms and a look Chryssie knew all too well.
“Okay okay, you looks mean and cranky today. I was jus’ tryin’ tae make you feel bettahs”
“Chryssie, you were here in Aegis the other night just before a very bad attack happened. People were hurt. What if that had been you? Do you know how worried people get when children are around and danger could lurk anywhere?”
“No, maybe, a little, yes, possibly, maybe”
Fiona crouched down to look at her cousins both in the eyes to say her piece as calmly as she could.
“Chryssie, Owen, ye both have a lot of people who care about the two of ye. An’ a fair number of them now live in this glade. But, none of us kin work tae protect ye if ye do nae help us out and stop wanderin’ off anywhere. More importantly, ye need to let an adult know ye are here if ye come within the glade, please.” She looked to Owen briefly “Owen, I know ye understand a lil’ better than yer sister about this, but, do nae think ye are completely innocent of wanderin’ away. There have been times I have caught ye as well”
“I knows, and I is sowwy about its, I really am.”
“I know the two of you do nae do anything like this on purpose. But please, before ye run off playin in the woods, let someone know. And if ye are goin to visit someone here, ye need to let them know ye are com..”
It was at that moment that Chryssie grabbed Owen’s hand and pulled out her travel book and pressed the button coloured green, which led the two home. Fiona sighed heavily and closed her door again, leaning her back against it for a few moments.
Fiona went back to the table and pulled out the drugs again, one by one. Several minutes had passed before, she once again heard footsteps outside, coming up the stone steps. Fiona grumbled to herself “Will no one let me be today? Honestly, I just need to get this done.”
The door swung open and in popped Dev Hammerforge, dressed in his usual bright attire.
“Ah, good mornin’ Miss Fiona, I seem to have forgotten some cloth here last eve, cannot be a tailor and make things without my cloth, so many rainbow bright colours to choose from….” He trailed off into some lost trail of thought
Fiona froze and looked around for the several coloured pieces of cloth, anything that could save her from having Dev move any closer to his bench. She found several differently shaped and brightly coloured pieces and piled them up and pushed them into his hands.
“Here ye go Dev, lots of colours, lots of pieces tae pick from fer whatever project ye are workin’ on this time”
“Well, thank you kindly, I am told by Miss Chryssie that her doll needs a wardrobe adjustment, and she wanted to ask the expert to craft some clothing.”
Fiona arched her brow at him, and nodded as he explained this to her and while he did, she turned him back towards the door.
“Well, she has good taste in tailors, nae so sure the tailor has the greatest choice in colours available, perhaps ye should go check fer some more at home again hmm? Ye donnae want tae disappoint the girl. She is counting on you Dev.”
“Well, when you put it that way, I will go find the best pieces in all of Sosaria for the latest in dollwear!” and with that, he was off out the door, calling for his large bug to follow him along for the trip, with promises of treats to the poor bug.
“Finally,” Fiona said. “Now, back to the basics”
She locked the door and pulled the tin out again and began by producing a tablet she had procured from the nights where she had been in pain due to a nasty attack, then she produced a small teaspoon and carefully lifted some of the white powder from the tin and placed some on the top of the tin. She pulled out the pink powder and laid some out on the top of the tin. She then took the tablet, and found a small blade with which she began to cut it, and as she did it crumbled and turned to dust. She smiled a little as she continued. Once she had verified the consistency, she pulled out a mortar and pestle, and just to be sure all was mixed perfectly, she began to mix and crush the three powders together. Several minutes later, she was satisfied with her production.
She carefully replaced everything in the tin exactly as she had found it, and cleaned up the workspace, leaving absolutely no trace she had ever used it for what she had just done. Her mother would never suspect she had done a thing. But perhaps this would help dear mother learn a valuable life lesson.
She carefully took the tin within her grasp and held it while her other hand pressed a button in a book she had pulled out and opened to the page marked with the rune for her mother’s home.
“Mission accomplished,” she said quietly to herself. “You will have pleasant dreams this evening mother dearest”
When she arrived in front of her mother’s home, she was careful to listen for anyone who could be around or outside. She looked over to the hostel which now sat next to her mother’s home, and sighed when she saw no one in the windows or perched upon its roof.
Fiona made her way up the steps and opened the door carefully. She stepped quickly over to where she had found the tin, under her mother’s faithful chair, setting it back exactly where she believed it to have been. Once fully satisfied, she took her leave and began the waiting game. This would make for an interesting night.
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(OOC: I'm posting this story separately due to content so everyone has full warning and don't just scroll down to it in case such scenes of explicit drug use and behavior offends anyone. So with that said, if you still feel brave....go ahead and click the link!)
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« Reply #35 on Dec 5, 2009, 1:10am »
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*Aiden! Aiden wake up!*
The great, shaggy wolf's green eyes fluttered open with a high pitched whine of complaint as the soft, feminine voice of Sheyla awoke the man from his nap. Somehow, Aiden had fallen asleep under a tree not far off from his grandmother's home while wandering about in search of a juicy rabbit or...ten...
**Aiden, I'm getting reports through the resonance that “homo sapiens manu” prime 001 is undergoing a radial subsystem failure...**
Aiden's silvery red head tilted to the side, confused in his grogginess as he telepathically asked his Katara Defender, the implanted AI within his mind that helped secure his psychic link with others of his kind and his family, what it was babbling about. “Shey, I have no friggin' clue what that means.”
**Alyssia, Aiden. That is the Katara classification for your grandmother. She's only one of three Thunderlords known to us. And the first. Therefore she is ….never mind! She's dying, Aiden! Get up!**
With a speed unheard of, the giant dire wolf was already in a panicked run towards home. “What's going on!!!??”
**Initiating System Diagnostic... Massive levels of chemical intoxicants have flooded her primary circulatory system. Initiating Toxin Filter... Initiation failed! I can't interface with her implanted fail safes... Toxin Filter operating at 0%**
“You have to do something! Fuck!” Powerful legs catapulted the half Katara Garou through the crystal forest of Luna. Terror flooded his mind.
**Aiden, calm yourself. Concentrate. Her blood pressure is rising to dangerous levels. Neural systems operating over capacity. Shutdown imminent. You have to get there faster.**
“On it!” Aiden MacKenzie sprang into the air and as if stepping behind a sheet hanging in the sun, he suddenly disappeared.
Travel through the Umbra would be faster. Not the Umbra that Sosarians knew. This was the Garou word for the spirit world. And all Garou could enter and travel within such spaces. Travel would be faster by far.
As he ran past the ghostly forms that flew by his peripheral vision, Sheyla streamed constant updates upon his beloved grandmother's failing struggle.
**I'm trying to initiate other systems. I'm not getting very far. I can't initiate nano repair because they're almost all dead. Aiden, neural systems are fully overloaded. Her brain can't take much more of this.**
He didn't answer in his horror filled flight. He saw the faded, translucent walls that were the representation of Stormguard through an opening in the trees and pushed on.
**Respiratory system failure!. Circulatory subsystem pump overloading. Aiden hurry! Circulatory subsystem pump failure imminent. The stimulant injector is non operational. Nothing is responding to my attempts to interface.**
Aiden ignored the wall as it stood before him and his spiritual self passed through it with ease.
He saw her laying there. And then he saw her standing. But it was not her physical body. His grandmother's spirit turned and looked at him in vast confusion for a brief moment before disappearing before his eyes.
**Circulatory subsystem pump failure. Full system shutdown in ten seconds.
Shutting down in 9...
Shutting down in 8...
Shutting down in 7...
Shutting down in 6...
Circulatory subsystem pump failure imminent!
Initiating Neural override!
Shutting down in 5...
Circulatory subsystem pump failure!
Shutting down in 4...
Circulatory subsystem pump inoperative.
Nothing is working!
Living organism classification “homo sapiens manu” prime 001 full system shutdown in 3 seconds.
Circulatory system failure!
I'm trying to initiate a neural override.
Circulatory subsystem pump inoperative.
Living organism classification “homo sapiens manu” prime 001 full system shutdown in 3 seconds.**
As the words were spoken in Aiden's mind, Alyssia's arm was already dropping to the floor. Suddenly from the center of the common room back in the tangible world, the Garou became corporeal once again and appeared in an explosion of motion in mid shift. In the blink of an eye, faster than most younger shifters, he hit the floor upon his knees and crashed with great force into the prone body of Alyssia Kanath. He was able to haul her against him and take the force of the blow as they both hit the wall.
**Circulatory system failure!
Full System Failure!
Aiden! Quickly! You don't have much in reserve but use your mother's magic! Open her for direct transfer, it's the only chance!
Shutting down in 3...
Initiating emergency memory extraction for archiving...
downloading...........
Download complete!
Shutting down in 1...
System shutdown in progress...**
He opened his human jaw wide and wickedly razor backed canines quickly extended, dripping with a clear viscous fluid. Emerald eyes widened before a brilliant white glow flared, obscuring the pupils all together. Without hesitation he plunged the long, deadly looking things deep into his grandmother's neck. Through the open wound and directly into her blood, his magic streamed through the dying woman's limp body. Blood poured over her throat and shoulder, spreading quickly and soaking her shirt with an ever widening stain of crimson. But as he did so, his magic began healing the wound and it sealed around his fangs that still pumped both magic and Katara toxin into her bloodstream. The toxin was thankfully only any harm to Undead and not living things.
Alyssia's body jerked once...twice...then arched as suddenly weakly functioning lungs took in a gasp of breath before she once again fell limp.
He ripped his fangs from Alyssia's flesh before slumping against the wall weakly as he cradled her small form against him protectively, tears streaming from his gentle eyes. He threw his head back and howled, “KATRYN!!!!!!!” Desperately hoping that his step grandmother would hear his plea for help.
**You did it Aiden. All organic systems are returning function...barely. She's in a comatose state however. Her neural pathways need some major repair. And her heart...it was in poor functioning condition before... But she shall recover. She always has...**
A gentle comforting sensation, for what it was worth, enveloped Aiden's mind. Sheyla was his dearest and trusted friend and ally. All Katara had a defender within their minds. She had been with him since before his birth. And she was with him now, just like through every hardship in his life. Their psychic bond was unbreakable and each held a true devotion to one another. She was saddened to see his state of grief.
“Come on grandma...” The young man sobbed as he rocked the unconscious woman in his arms. “You can't do this.... Don't go.... Please...you can't leave me... Gaia please... I lost mom, I lost uncle Marcus...I can't lose you too...” Bowing his head over her shallowly breathing body, he wept quietly. “Please....”
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Katryn lay in bed peacefully sleeping when she heard it, the crashing and banging around downstairs. She heard her wife yelling, but just attributed it to a bad day. So she lay back down and tried to get back to sleep, Aly would come up when her fit was done. And to her relief, silence filled the house for several moments.
Then, suddenly, she heard crashing again and that was followed by a loud howl, which she had come to know as Aiden's call. Only, this time, it was different. Something was very wrong. Katryn shot up in bed as she heard his cry and made her way quickly down the stairs only to find her wife limp, very pale and coated in a fine sheen of sweat being held tightly against Aiden.
She stared around the room, and saw her wife's tin, the one that held all her special medications and such. The contents of the tin had been strewn about the floor in some insane rage of her wife's. "Probably trying to find the right one" Katryn thought to herself.
She made no hesitations at all with heading straight for the door. She took one look at Aiden, and knew he would understand exactly where she was going. Katryn grabbed her coat and began running the short distance to close the gap between Stormguard and the hostel that sat next to it.
"Help! Help! Anyone! Please! Goddess Help me! I need help!"
Eithne came running down, looked at Kat and ask her "Wha' is wron'?"
"Eithne, thank the goddess, it's Aly. She is nae wakin up. She...I have nae idea wha the hell is wrong with my wife and I am terrified"
"Take me tae 'er I will see ifin' I can 'elp. Ye need tae send fer a 'ealer as well." was Eithne's response.
Katryn nodded quickly and practically pulled Eithne back across the distance to Stormguard and showed her a motionless Aly, being held against a Garou, who seemed very lost.
She watched as Eithne checked for a pulse, and looked into Aly's eyes. Katryn watched as long as she could, then tears filled her eyes and she had no choice left, but to run and find a healer. She hated leaving her wife when she was like this, but someone had to do go find more help. So off she went, praying for her wife to hold on until help arrived.
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Fiona was looking out a window into the chilly night air when she saw flashes cross her mind of what had happened just moments before it crossed her thoughts.
She saw her mother crashing to the floor, and Aiden, her nephew coming to her aid, doing some kind of magic in an attempt to save her mother's life. In the end, it had seemed to work, at least, she was nae dead anymore.
Fiona sat in silence for several moments, debating on what to do. Had what she done earlier in the day caused this? If so, what would the reaction be? Maybe, maybe no one would find out? Yes, that must be it, no one would ever think she would do something like that.
"Mom, I only meant tae make ye sleep. Make ye feel better, nae kill ye. Goddess mom, hold on please. Ye kin make it through this."
Fiona grabbed a few things and tossed them in one of her sacks. She wasted no time flipping through her book and set her destination for home, then she hesitated. She had to see her mom, at least one more time, this would give her enough time to figure out what to do with herself. She took a breath and tapped into the resonance that connected her to her mother and nephew. She saw Aly, limp and being held against Aiden. She felt Aiden's emotions tidal wave through her, everything from shock to fear to horror to panic. She pulled out just as it got to be too much for her to handle.
Fiona whistled for Cassie and sent the dragonling to her mother's house with a note for Katryn and Aiden. The note simply read:
"Gone to find help" - Fiona
She then informed her pet that another note was to be delivered to Faris's home immediately after delivering the note to Aiden or Katryn.
"Mom's in trouble. Sent for help." -Fiona
Fiona took her pack and whistled for her mount. Through the cover of the still darkened skies, Fiona made her way into the woods to lose herself in the forest world for a while.
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Panic was sinking in. Torsha was not at home, Nina didn't have her. She left a note for Tacarra. Torsha had promised not to play in the shadows. She wasn't going to panic, she checked the Aegis, Silverwood and around Tac's home. She would go to Eithne's and check there. Maybe Torsha was playing with one of Eithne's many pets.
She quickly left Taren with Nina and left a note for Vlad that she was looking for Torsha and not to worry she would find her.
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Vlad rode up with a cart in tow. Slowly stopping his old friend patting his neck. "We are home my friend. Time t olet you rest so I can decorate for Yule for the kids and Aph."
*spinning on his heels like a cat hearing a noise that startles him. Instinct rushing thru him as he drew his kryss with lightning precision aiming it for a low thrust.*
"By the Gods Nina dont rush up on me like that"
*stopping dead in her tracks from a run breathing hard trying to speak*
"Vlad....*heavy breath*...Vlad"
*sheathing the kryss* "Nina. Calm down what is it. I got to decorate for the children."
"Torsha...*heavy breath*...Torsha"
*vlad chuckled as if he expected a trick of Torsha's had upset Nina once again* "What has she done this time? Set the fire ablaze in the kitchen again? *chuckles softly* "Tricked you into something you arent used to?"
*she takes in a deep breath so she can get her words out* "Torsha is missing and Miss Aph has gone looking for her."
*vlads eyes narrowed as he dropped the garland and candy cane he was unpacking* "Missing. As in not a playful trick like normal?"
*she nods her head frantically as she catches her breath* "We have not seen ehr since yesterday"
*Vlads eyes seem to burn with frantic pain and fear* "Nina where is Taren?"
*pointing to the stairs* "He is upstairs playing. I was rushing the area to see if maybe I could find signs of Torsha's disappearance"
*vlad rushed the stairs three at a time. slamming open the doro he rushed to the bedroom* *taren was startled and started to cry as nina grabbed him to comfort him*
*Vlad ran to a chest that had dust of ages on it. He did not bother to even attempt to clean the dust off as he thrust open the chest. The cloud made Vlad choke as he took the blanket off what was inside.*
*looking down at armor almost as old as he was. He began to unstrap the armor he wore and replace it with pieces from the chest.*
*the armor glistened in the torch light and candlelight from the room as if it had been cleaned an hour before it was taken from its centuries of slumber.*
*clasping the last piece he looked down at the wrapped bundle left in the chest* "It is time old friend. I knew this day would come that I would require you once again. Your slumber has been centuries awaiting this day." *unwrapping the sheathed kryss from the blanket it glowed with an eerie blue and was untarnished by the passage of time*
*he robed himself to hide the armor he wore as he went back to where Nina and Taren was* "Lock the house up. You know the passwords. Do not open it for anyone...and I mean ANYONE but me or Aph. And only if we speak the proper passwords that we have set in place for emergancies."
*Nina shook her head as she comforted Taren in the chair*
*Vlad rushed out the door. His old friend he had traveled many many miles with was already standing there waiting for him* "Im sorry old friend. Our peace seems to elude us at every turn. Our time for rest is never upon us."
*the horse let out a big whinny as it shook its head up and down as if he understood Vlad*
*He jumped on and instantly started to ride off. The horse faltered a little as it knew it was not heading to the Aegis, but elsewhere.* "Not yet friend. We need to go see an old friend first to get answers and help. I fear Torsha is nto safe and in the hands of death." *the horse increased its speed without even having Vlad command it to do so*
"I just hope they have the answers I seek. If my feelings are true my friend. We are going to war tonight and people are going to die. *Vlads eyes set on the road as it went by in flashes towards the town of Umbra.*
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« Reply #40 on Dec 5, 2009, 10:55am »
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*sitting is the garden looking into a bowl of water as if it had secrets to tell* "Torsha is missing. Aph and Vlad will surely be looking for her. My reports say she is safe but I will use this to my advantage as this will divide the Aegis, Silverwood, and the Fae. Some looking for the girl. Others worried for the Captain. Things are running perfect. Time to move the last pieces into play to let this name be removed from my list."
"Bishop, time to move and get me forward. Pawns keep watchful eyes so I am not suprised. My Queen. My glorious Queen. Keep your position and let me know of change"
*he slips into the void to move forward*
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*the horse came to a sudden stop at the steps as vlad dove off landing on his feet in stride up the steps* *yelling like there was no tomorrow* "I know you are here I want the Council NOW"
*the sound of feet moving all around was heard and his horse startled as he could not see anyone*
*Vlads eyes settled on the shadows moving about the hall* "Dont toy with me, Come forth before i destroy this place to the last stone, the last page burnt in your tomes, the last breath you take."
*the cloaked forms stepped out of the shadows surrounding Vlad like a pack of wolves culling a herd* *the low whisper sent chills thru even the stoutest of warrior* "Wwwhhaaaat dooo you waaaant"
*Vlad held his ground as the words nipped at his soul like a cold wind on his face* "I need answers. I need help."
"Yooouuu forsaked uuuuusss. Whhhhyyyyy should weeeeee help you." *the forms shifted in a circle getting closer*
*Vlads eyes narrowed at the attempt to gain advantage on him* *drawing the blue radiant kryss and pointing it towards the one speaking* "Cause I still hold this is why you will help me *the cloaked forms darted farther away as if repelled by a new force*
"Yooooouuu" *Vlad stopped him before he could even continue* "ENOUGH!! I dont have time for games or thoughts of the past. I need answers NOW!!"
*the cloaked form bowed its head as if obeying. Outstretching a hand towards a door* "Thiiiiissssss waaaaayyy Sii" *Vlads hand went up stopping him* "Dont call me that. I am not that man anymore. Proceed" *they walked in the door and it shut close as the otther forms whisped away into the shadows*
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« Reply #42 on Dec 5, 2009, 4:12pm »
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Haven was silent as it normally was. She sighed to herself. A young man name Kyoto interrupted her silence. He was a shy but friendly man. He invited her to see his home Aegis. She blushed and excepted his invite. They walked and talk till they came a cross a red hood man. Vlad...it froze her.. He once saved her from evil forces.
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« Reply #43 on Dec 7, 2009, 9:05am »
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She stood at the haven bank her head swimming on the days events till a figure came into her view. was hard for her to think will he stood there. She was speaking to her friends rose fire and rameses discussing a view things. As she spoke a voice entered her head "you like to feed of emotions" Her body jerked to a stand still, for the two in front of her didnt speak to her. here liquid jade eyes traced every inch of the area till her eyes locked with that figure. his eyes pierced threw her, She liked it. his stare was cold a numbing something she longed for after her last few evening events. She asked his name and how she could get in touch with him. All tha was said was "Bael..and open your thoughts" She blinked and he was gone...He visited her thought a few times since then...his cold presents made her smile.
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A quiet fear followed her. She did not like that her king was moving upon the board. She stood by him and he spoke to the bald man and the mans wife. The woman was sickly, coughing into her hand. Perhaps it was just a cold and not something too serious.
Releasing the child had been a smart move it had distracted Vlad and his mate away from the previous name on the list. She listened to hear how he was going to help the man, it sounded like good intentions. She could not understand how people saw him as evil. Did no one see the good he was doing? How selfless could one man be? He was not doing this for himself but for others around him. Her heart fluttered watching him. Oh for him to be free and to be more then her King.
Someone was there in the shadows, she had to go into the shadows herself so that she would not be a target. He always told her to be safe to protect his Queen. Without her who would protect him.
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She sat upon the end of the bed with shoulders slumped as she stared in awe at the reflection in the mirror. Reaching up with an almost hesitant hand, Alyssia lightly traced her cheek as she noted just how thorough Baelual had been in his restoration of her physical youth and prowess. The fine lines at the corners of her lips were smoothed away. The crows feet that adorned the corners of her eyes had all but disappeared. Even the slight wrinkling of her brow from years of furrowing them, not to mention a great deal of abuse due to her habit of wriggling her eyebrows playfully at people and other such overly expressive habits, had been reshaped and sanded away as if by a craftsman's loving and skilled hands. Her skin was flawless, unblemished aside from the many scars. As her fingertips trailed lightly over the jagged, milky white tears that had long ago healed upon her throat she found herself almost thankful that each scar and nick remained. They were her trophies of past battles hard won.
Looking at her hands, as luminescent emerald eyes drifted down towards them, she shook her head slowly. Turning over to study the backs. The skin was smooth, radiant. Wonderment upon her face as her lips slowly drew into a pleased, almost sly smile. Alyssia clenched her fists, flexing her forearms and reveling in the strength she felt.
She stood slowly, a long endured habit born from years of stiff joints, pained bones and weary muscles. But there was none of that now. No pain. No tiredness. As she sauntered over to the mirror, hips swaying in a sultry fashion that she had long ago discarded, the smile widened to a slight grin. The warrior studied her reflection, marveling in a visage of long ago as she noted her hair had regained it's vibrant color and softer texture. Multi-hued strands of fiery red and blood auburn interwove, shimmering in the dancing firelight. Her muscles were strong again. Her body light and agile as the woman half turned upon the balls of her feet to admire the view from the side (As any woman would!). Her grin widened just slightly as she noted that indeed, all signs of her true age had been erased.
It had come at a price however.
As she strode to the bed and sat again to pull on a pair of black, highly polished riding boots that she favored, she remembered what had caused this.
Fiona had tampered with her drugs. But she could hardly blame the girl, for her mind was not right and under influence of Baelual at the time. He had succeeded in his little endeavor to incite his retribution upon the Thunderlord. For the attack had come from a source she had not even entertained thought of. Her daughter...and then herself. Her self abuse was the true blade that had driven deep into her heart. But when Bael had trapped her spirit and bargained with her, he had removed her physical craving for the narcotics as well. Would it be enough?
She had been angry at him. She still was, to be honest. She still did not trust nor entertain his ideology of retribution. But, had she not agreed to his terms....Fiona would have been harmed. And so would many others.
But they were not “his” terms anymore. Alyssia had set her own terms. And it was only through his agreement to them that she allowed him to work his magic. Sliding her second boot on, her foot thumped against the floor as the woman leaned forward to place her elbows upon her knees. Clasping her hands between them, she just smiled to herself wickedly.
It wasn't a bad deal, really....
He got his retribution.
And Alyssia got....so...much more...
In her thought process, it had been worth it. Oh sure, she suffered. Those who loved her suffered with the thought of her perhaps having died. But their temporary grief was nothing more than collateral damage to her at this point. It was only a small handful of those she truly felt troubled at their fear at her possible death. Fiona, Katryn and Aiden, Beleg and Ahmaya...Silvara...
But, alas...what was done, was done. She could not go back and reconstruct the “before” so she settled on constructing the “now”.
And oh...the now was looking promising....
Her grin finally widened to full proportion, lopsided and roguish, not to mention a little diabolical. She had her strength again. Her beauty. A new council to utilize. A slew of those who would be concerned for her welfare and willing to put much aside out of such worry. There was unrest in Aegis at the moment. Not to mention threats from the Undead and also, of course, Bael was still going through his list. But little enough of that really worried her.
No, despite the outcome of all this...Alyssia Kanath would endure. And she would have no less power for it. No less influence. If all fell into place, she would have even more.
And the thought pleased her beyond word or measure.
So as she stared at herself in that long mirror, the elder...no...the younger woman began to laugh. A husky, satisfied chuckling bubbling up from her throat as she grinned wickedly into the reflection.
This would be...so...much fun....
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*walking thru the void amongst aegis*
Baelual looks up and notcies the papers on the trees. Slipping out of the void he glances at one. "Interesting indeed. The banishment of so many but yet they have not tried to banish me. We will use this my Queen. Cause I am quite sure this wil lstir up trouble and battles for the Aegis and Silverwood." He slips back into the void.
Retribution is comming Thom. Prepare your Empire.....
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« Reply #47 on Dec 9, 2009, 11:35am »
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Vlad sat at his new desk smoking his pipe. Leaned back in his chair staring at the flickering flame of the candle on the desk. Contemplating the recent decisions of this council and events of last eve.
*thinking to himself as to not wake Aph and the children* "What was they thinking. They want war? They want to try and make a holy nature stand on the world. Bad tactics. Bad form."
"I do not disagree of this decision. It will make the Aegis better for people to come thru. I just disagree the way it came about and the way it is being forced."
*exhaling his smoke* "The Undead and the like will definately be in uprising now. It will be many days and nights of battles to come."
"What of Baelual now. He wil lrun free and rampant as we try to fend off this undead mess. Beautiful. I will still fight for my freedom."
*exhaling his smoke and taking a swig of ale* "Last night was the toughest orders I had to full fill in the Aegis. Tearing down these notices and giving them to Beleg. Why didnt he warn me this was going to happen. Does he now see me as just a guard below him amongst this council. This council is going to be a problem without informing people of such about these grand decision they are doing."
"If that is the way they wish to run this and do this. Then I will just do as I did last night and stand fast to Aedon's orders. Pray to Fate this council doesnt end up destroying our homes."
*he stands and walks out for another day of duty. sighing heavily as he rides to aegis*
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"Manipulation is the key. Forcing hands without the involvement of the opening keys to the locks of the match. New pieces, New moves, New match. She thought she could stall and change retribution. She does not realize the path she has set forth and the plays which will become."
Retribution is dividing......
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*bane screamed out in Vlad's head as he walked away* "Noooo. Dont leave me behind. We have been thru to much together."
*Vlad kept walking shaking the voice off in his head. Leaving Selora to think about what just happened. His long life grew tired of fighting. Grew tired of the pain and suffering his body felt after each battle.* "It is time to go home with Aph. The bags were already packed. The children ready. Just need to travel..."
*Vlad patted the neck of his devoted servant he rode into many battles* "Didnt think itd happen this way, but you finally get the rest youve been waiting for."
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Aph was giving last minute instructions to Nina about the houses and what things needed to be done. She checked and rechecked the baggage. She had sent word ahead to Sarah to ready the ship and make up the rooms below for the children, Vlad and herself. She sealed the letters to Beleg and Maya, Aly and Aedon. If anyone else needed to know where they were Nina would tell them. Tac and Saqira knew about them going back to the homeland and what was going to happen there. She was just waiting on Vlad to return and they would be off. She was sad that it had come down to this. These people had been her family and she loved them all, but it seemed like her feelings did not matter. That Vlad's feelings didn't matter. How many times had they laid their lives out on the line for them and no one seemed to care about her wishes. How many times did she ever ask for anything from them? She counted once in her memory and that was for shelter from Kenyon. A frown crossed her lips. Was she that demanding? She didn't think so it was a reasonable request. She heard the door and blinked looking around. It was time to go. Perhaps .... had Vlad finished all his business?
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*stands stone still atop the Knight's Rest pondering, watching, listening*
The all too familiar stench of death continues to emanate from the corners of the Inn. I do not understand these things that I see and feel. I can say that it brings a deep level of distress to my heart. Not only is this Village on the brink of unrest but it will also threaten the safety of my Charge. Perhaps I can keep her identity and where abouts secret long enough for her to age through the mayhem that surrounds me. My comfort at hand is the Kitsune that has taken upon himself to be my companion. I appreciate his calm more than he can ever know. So much about these people baffle me. I do not understand what I sense and see. Perhaps one day it will be made clear, but I rather doubt that.
*eagerly awaits the time for Changing in order to fly free again*
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*sitting on the back of the ship watching Aph and the kids fade into the distance*
"Honor........What is it to some? Some a driving force. Some a reason to hide. For me. A sense of duty and belief that drives even me from the woman I love and the kids I love. I did not have to go. I did not have to strap on my old armor and retuen."
"But that driving force of who I am wont leave the other people I care about to fight this battle on their own. Baelual, The Undead, many others that wish to cross the wrong path i walk......"
"Retribution is here they say. War is upon us they cry."
"Hell and Brimstone wont compare and will shatter beneath the weight I bear."
"Vlad's time has come....."
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« Reply #53 on Dec 16, 2009, 10:42am »
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*waking slowly from stone chambers to the sound of clashing metal and the crackle of spells*
No time to ease into the surroundings. *swift and smooth the wings spread in a silent decent*
*summons the spells to heal and to cure those who run by close enough to aid*
"Paralyze!!" *the spell is cast, the quarry is stunned*
The battle rages and a chase ensues, my ire is stirred at the intrusion of our quiet Village.
The stench of death and decay argue dominance for the precious clear air with the stench of torched flesh.
The battle is ours, but the price is heavy. There will be need of much mending.
*softly places a healing balm over fresh wounds slowly melting into the stone wall*
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« Reply #54 on Dec 18, 2009, 1:56pm »
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*unfolding a small parchment revealing quickly scrawled etchings*
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Avalon, there is a stirring in the air. A call has been released and a summons sent to those of the Kindred. I will need you more than ever! Mind the times and listen to the whispers in the air. Much will change soon.
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"The queen is safe, the rook is castled. The King is protected by his knights. The Bishop's have moved in for the kill. Their Queen shall fall and right behind them the King shall make his last move. Check is in the balance. Retribution is almost over."
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« Reply #56 on Dec 19, 2009, 3:08am »
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The next move is mine.
It was a bit of a shock to see Baelual simply walk through the doors of the Rest. Kaylor wanted to take him down. I could not allow him to be attacked at this time. Not when we are so unsure of what effect his capture might have on those still on the list.
I know Thom, of the Purple Guardians has been suffering. In a meeting of the Council of Yew his condition was discussed. Thom had been found in the woods out of his mind. He was now locked in one of the cells of Olympus growling and crawling on the floor like an animal.
Baelual would have not had reason to punish the Emperor. This retribution has come from one from another place. The anger of another towards Thom for wrongs committed. One of Baelual's bishops has infused the game with his own anger and indignation. But what could this real or imagined crime be? What was it that would result in this man be reduced to a wild animal before his wife's eyes?
And now I am told I am in check, the next move is mine. But in a game of chess, when your king is in check, you are left with few moves. Move to another square, sacrifice a pawn, or tip your piece and end the game.
But something in all this still bothers me. This Baelual is not the one that sat and spoke to me for some time back months ago. What in the words he spoke would ever hint at the events which have taken place? Something has changed, or we have missed something. I believe the truth we seek, the answer lies in the conversations held in the chapel.
I just need to seek some advice.
If the next move I make will truly have great effect on the game, on the lives of many, then I need some sound advise. But I cannot turn to Beleg at this time. He thinks me in my dotage, and would not give much credence to what I believe. Selora has her own thoughts in her head, and has had Baelual in her head too many times to take this to. Aly was a victim, a piece on the board. There is Sage, but I would like to keep this game from touching her at this time. Her seasons are changing, and I do not know if Baelual would be able to find, and harm her.
When all else is proven wrong, when you have exhausted all the logical paths. What is left to you, no matter how improbable must be the right path.
Calmer heads are needed. And the heads in the Yew area have lost their ability to reason something out, while listening to all sides. I know who I will talk to. And also know that if this becomes known to those on the council, they may vote to have me locked up.
But it is my move now, and I have decided to call forward my bishop.
Retribution has gotten careless.
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« Reply #57 on Dec 20, 2009, 1:41pm »
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Baelual
Who was this man - or beast - that his name rested toxic on so many lips throughout so many lands? Their first encounter had been in Haven at which time he'd spoken of a need to 'absorb', to learn. When next they'd met it was in Silverwood where he'd happened upon a conversation between Baelual and Aedon. His initial impression had been one of an attempt to rid the world of evil by acquiring the aid of those whose paths led them in the same pursuit. Exactly what had changed between that time and this was indeed a puzzlement, but it seemed related to his failure in obtaining the help he'd sought, for now his retribution had turned upon those very persons he'd hoped to recruit to stand with him.
Aedon had ordered him to stand down and he'd obeyed the command, however the king was now in "Check". It was a knight's duty to defend his liege. How did it go? Having the ability to 'jump' other 'pieces', the knight moves two squares in either direction and then one more to either side? Aye. He knew the game. The time had come to join the play.
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« Reply #58 on Dec 22, 2009, 11:31am »
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*flies with fury in my wings*
Rise, My Charge, we have been revealed! It is time to move to safer locations.
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« Reply #59 on Dec 22, 2009, 2:34pm »
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*returning to his garden from a long time at olympus* *he sits on the bench and the cold nips at him* "What have I done? Have I become so passionate in this list that I am now over exposing myself to failure. I spent way to much energy helping this Thom. To end his retribution cost me more than any other has."
*laying on the bench startin g to slip into unconsciousness*
"To many plays has left this match wide open. I must find new ways to replenish myself. New Pawns. I must......Yes. return to a familar spot I fed at before. Strengthen myself for the next name on the list. Pawns seek new pawns for me. Knights keep me safe. Bishops move forward to spot the next avenue we must persue. My Queen prepare the next name...."
"Retribution regroups"
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Post by Aedon Durreah on Jan 16, 2010 19:50:41 GMT -5
So much is happening far too fast. My mind aches from the daily toil and stress placed upon it. I must seek the help I need, I will try to speak with him soon. Yes soon. So many voices always talking, screaming out my name. At times they seem cruel and violent, and the next frightened and to be pitied. But they are always there. In my waking hours they taunt me, urge me on. And at night, as darkness envelopes the Aegis in a silken fog, I can hear them at as distance like the steady howl of a wolf's cry. The game continues, and I fear that soon Baelual will move on to the next name on his accursed list. What is it he truly wants? There is little rhyme or reason in the punishment of those so far subject to his retribution. No true connection at all to the being himself. We have moved with great urgency in the past but not to head off his attacks so much as seek relief fro those already paying the price. This is not the way to end this. The truth in this retribution must be uncovered at the source. It is only there that the king and queen of the opposing side may be defeated, and a true finish be brought to Baelual's game. The next move is mine, and I must stay focused on the board. Baelual, you are now on my list. Retribution is neigh. « Last Edit: Dec 22, 2009, 3:12pm by Aedon » Link to Post - Back to Top Logged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baelual Warrior member is offline Joined: Aug 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 22 Re: Retribution Commeth « Reply #61 on Dec 27, 2009, 9:02am » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *sits on the steps of the knight's rest* "I have watched these people celebrate this Yule. Seemed like a time of great importance to some. I do not understand the traditions these people have, but it was great timing. It allowed me to replenish the power i spent saving Thom from himself and causing more damage than he has." *walking back into the void to his garden* "This new person on the list does not seem fair to me. It does not make much sense. I know they will not agree. I fear there will be much battle and loss to get this name off the list. I cannot falter and allow one name to stop what I have done so far. I have helped so many. I have saved so many from this list of retribution. This one could be the turning point of the game. This one could cause great loss and pieces to be sacrificed." "I will not falter in my never ending desire for my Queen. Pawns keep me informed of their movements. Bishop release the name and prepare to counter strike on them. Knights prepare for battle. My Queen. Move back to safety and prepare for your time to strike.......Retribution it is time for war" Link to Post - Back to Top Logged Claudia Warrior member is offline Joined: Dec 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 9 Re: Retribution Commeth « Reply #62 on Dec 28, 2009, 10:09am » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- She returns to Aegis after the ordeal with Leston. Her body was chilled and scared. She promised her silents but she would try to figure out away to broke that silence. How could she tell that monster anything about there fair king. He was a good man a sweet man. She smiled warmly thinking about it. Someone had to know how to help her break her vow of silence and reporting. Link to Post - Back to Top Logged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kaylor Knight-Errant member is offline Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 380 Location: In transition Re: Retribution Commeth « Reply #63 on Dec 29, 2009, 1:14pm » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.youtube.com/watch?v=esXTFQzvXJIBaelual shall soon learn the true definition of the word . . . Retribution! Link to Post - Back to Top Logged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Avalon Warrior member is offline Joined: Nov 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 35 Re: Retribution Commeth « Reply #64 on Dec 30, 2009, 11:25am » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The watching and listening has, for me, become most burdensome. I am disappointed to see how events have unfolded in this seemingly strong village. It has been mentioned upon more than one occasion that the lands are cursed, I begin to understand its meanings. I also find that the more Evil that walks the lands, the more that Good repels it. The clash is coming and will be violent to be sure. My heart is sad and anxious for the One I watch. I fear that this will become a secret made public if careful vigilance is not kept. More and more uncertainty reigns these lands, and the powers that struggle to become predominant may very well destroy themselves. The aftermath could very well be as devastating as that which destroyed my own home world. May the Diety show mercy on this land of pain and sorrow, and by all grace protect and cover me as well as the One I watch! Link to Post - Back to Top Logged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baelual Warrior member is offline Joined: Aug 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 22 Re: Retribution Commeth « Reply #65 on Jan 1, 2010, 7:33am » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *the cocoon is a fine white silk almost pearlescant sheen to it. When upon closer inspection it actually pulsates as if something grows inside. The static electricity it radiates can be felt as you approach putting your hair on end.* "A caterpillar becomes a butterfly. An egg into a bird. What is growing inside? What is comming to thsi world?" "Retribution.............Commeths" Link to Post - Back to Top Logged Aedon Knight-Errant member is online Guardian of Aegis Joined: Aug 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 414 Location: Somewhere in Time Re: Retribution Commeth « Reply #66 on Jan 2, 2010, 2:18am » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retribution will soon take a new twist. I have talked long and hard with those within Aegis. The cocoon left in the chapel some days ago may figure well into my battle against Leston. I truly believe that it is Baelual inside the silken strands. The energy I feel as I approach the thing is intense, and yet I feel no malice from it. He claimed to be an Angel. I am not sure if that is true or not Most of my life I have struggled with the beliefs held by many. And while I do have a deep reverence for all that lives on this planet, calling one being God, worshiping a single deity is foreign to me. But as I look back over those who Baelual brought his retribution against, I have to say. Each one has been made better for it. Perhaps there is something in what he has said. I want to believe he is good, in fact, at this point, I need to believe this. I just hope he emerges from his chrysalis strong enough fo the task I shall set him upon. Link to Post - Back to Top Logged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baelual Warrior member is offline Joined: Aug 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 22 Re: Retribution Commeth « Reply #67 on Jan 4, 2010, 12:19pm » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *cocoon pulses and throbs* *energy pulsates from it in white electricity* *it pulses and throbs* *energy pulsates from it brighter and stronger* *it pulses and throbs faster* *the energy explodes outward* *a soft breathing is heard from the aftermath* *a soft whisper follows the breathing* "Retribution has returned" Link to Post - Back to Top Logged Avalon Warrior member is offline Joined: Nov 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 35 Re: Retribution Commeth « Reply #68 on Jan 4, 2010, 1:34pm » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *stands in silence watching the individual inside bars, knowing he is there merely to humor Aedon. Tides have changed in the race and battle for these lands. I am compelled to wonder to what end these things will play.* *suddenly I feel a tingling icy chill through my body as my mind returns again to my Charge. We are compromised, and I am stuck here keeping watch over one who puzzles me greatly.* Relax, Avalon! too long you have been in the presence of impatience, time will tell all. *shifts into an easy stance watching and waiting* Link to Post - Back to Top Logged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aedon Knight-Errant member is online Guardian of Aegis Joined: Aug 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 414 Location: Somewhere in Time Re: Retribution Commeth « Reply #69 on Jan 5, 2010, 1:17am » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The stage is set, the bishop now takes his place on the board. Across the checkered field. A new king is waiting. The pawns have taken their places on the safety of the sidelines. The old king laughs as his gambit moves forward. Retribution has begun a new game. Link to Post - Back to Top Logged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baelual Warrior member is offline Joined: Aug 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 22 Re: Retribution Commeth « Reply #70 on Jan 12, 2010, 7:34pm » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *sitting in his chair amongst the confines of his cell* The list can change with my thoughts. How is this so? The senses I can feel now are much farther and tuned in easier than before. The emotions are like a bountiful feast at a celebration. Yet they are so far away. I knew it was time to be reborn, but this new found body and ability is overwhelming. I must learn to control it or I will be like when I first came to this world. A confused scared husk of flesh. What of these visions? Are they true? Are they possibilities of what might be? Are they warnings? I must seek advice and help to determine what this all means. This Leston will not be easy to cleanse. He is already untrusting and ready to fight the world. The game has been reset. New pawns must be sent out. Bishops moved to new positions. My Queen. Stay very safe to not be taken so easily. Knights will need to bolster defences to keep me safe while we move forward. New Retribution has Commeth........... |
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