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[ mood music
whatever you were doing before this moment becomes irrelevant: one moment, you blink, and the next, you're standing at the top of a long set of stone stairs, in the middle of what looks like a cave. if you turn around, there's nothing to see behind you. if you look forward, light from above shines down at the bottom of the stairs, and you can just see a halo of blue light in the center of what appears to be some sort of dais.
the stone structure of the dais is in the shape of an octagon. you hold a lantern in your hand, and if you make the descent, you might realize you aren't alone - there are three staircases, all leading to the center platform, and three people on this particular adventure.
eunhyuk, lucien, and shu.
as you descend the stairs - assuming that you do, of course - you will find that this place feels quite sacred. it's hard to escape the just slightly oppressive aura of something holy and important that presses down on you as you reach the center of the dais. it isn't a bad feeling. it's warm. comforting, almost, like the hug of an old friend, like recognition of your abilities and your power, like a light in the darkness. in the very center of the dais sits a massive goblet structure: within that, a blue flame flickers, strong and true.
at each point of the octagonal dais stands a stone statue. they are worn with the sands of time, but their faces and poses are visible to you, and at their bases, words have been carved into the stone, readable by lantern light.
AELFRIC THE FLAMEBRINGER. - a bearded man in vestments, carrying a staff.
AEBER, PRINCE OF THIEVES. - a man with flowing hair, wielding a dagger.
ALEPHAN, THE SCHOLARKING. - a wizened man in robes, holding a book.
BIFELGAN, THE TRADER. - a man holding a set of scales.
BRAND, THE THUNDERBLADE. - a man with his hands on the hilt of an austere sword.
DOHTER, THE CHARITABLE. - a woman, holding up a jar
DRAEFENDI, THE HUNTRESS. - a woman with a spear.
SEALTICGE, LADY OF GRACE. - a woman in the midst of a graceful dance.
talk to each other, get your bearings, figure out what's going on...? the statues will become relevant, soon..... . ]
whatever you were doing before this moment becomes irrelevant: one moment, you blink, and the next, you're standing at the top of a long set of stone stairs, in the middle of what looks like a cave. if you turn around, there's nothing to see behind you. if you look forward, light from above shines down at the bottom of the stairs, and you can just see a halo of blue light in the center of what appears to be some sort of dais.
the stone structure of the dais is in the shape of an octagon. you hold a lantern in your hand, and if you make the descent, you might realize you aren't alone - there are three staircases, all leading to the center platform, and three people on this particular adventure.
eunhyuk, lucien, and shu.
as you descend the stairs - assuming that you do, of course - you will find that this place feels quite sacred. it's hard to escape the just slightly oppressive aura of something holy and important that presses down on you as you reach the center of the dais. it isn't a bad feeling. it's warm. comforting, almost, like the hug of an old friend, like recognition of your abilities and your power, like a light in the darkness. in the very center of the dais sits a massive goblet structure: within that, a blue flame flickers, strong and true.
at each point of the octagonal dais stands a stone statue. they are worn with the sands of time, but their faces and poses are visible to you, and at their bases, words have been carved into the stone, readable by lantern light.
AELFRIC THE FLAMEBRINGER. - a bearded man in vestments, carrying a staff.
AEBER, PRINCE OF THIEVES. - a man with flowing hair, wielding a dagger.
ALEPHAN, THE SCHOLARKING. - a wizened man in robes, holding a book.
BIFELGAN, THE TRADER. - a man holding a set of scales.
BRAND, THE THUNDERBLADE. - a man with his hands on the hilt of an austere sword.
DOHTER, THE CHARITABLE. - a woman, holding up a jar
DRAEFENDI, THE HUNTRESS. - a woman with a spear.
SEALTICGE, LADY OF GRACE. - a woman in the midst of a graceful dance.
talk to each other, get your bearings, figure out what's going on...? the statues will become relevant, soon..... . ]
Edited 2024-03-24 23:11 (UTC)
[ well. it'd be funny if he was walking when he showed up and here and almost fell down the stairs, so that's what's going to happen.
he'll stop himself from absolutely eating it, but he does take two rather heavy steps down before catching himself and squinting down the stairs at the statues below. ]
...
[ hm. ]
This doesn't seem like somewhere on the ship.
he'll stop himself from absolutely eating it, but he does take two rather heavy steps down before catching himself and squinting down the stairs at the statues below. ]
...
[ hm. ]
This doesn't seem like somewhere on the ship.
[ watching shu fall down the stairs and doing absolutely fucking nothing to help.
he's got a higher dex so he keeps his balance, looking over at shu and then holding up the lantern to eunhyuk's face. though he doesn't seem that surprised to see one of the faces of the dead here. that's ... fine. he'll deal with that problem in a minute.
heading further down the stairs towards the dais, inspecting it carefully. ]
At least we're not locked in an Asylum this time.
he's got a higher dex so he keeps his balance, looking over at shu and then holding up the lantern to eunhyuk's face. though he doesn't seem that surprised to see one of the faces of the dead here. that's ... fine. he'll deal with that problem in a minute.
heading further down the stairs towards the dais, inspecting it carefully. ]
At least we're not locked in an Asylum this time.
[Eunhyuk would have tried to HELP except he's on a separate staircase so all he can do is watch Shu tumble, but thankfully not crack his skull open? HE THINKS? He makes the rest of his descent as quickly as possible, but then Shu speaks, sounding lucid, and then Lucien follows.
He also does not look surprised to see either of them, but then again, his expression has always been like this. Even as Lucien reminds him that... THIS IS HIS SECOND RODEO? damn.]
...And our memories are still ours.
[that's a good sign, right. (laugh track)]
He also does not look surprised to see either of them, but then again, his expression has always been like this. Even as Lucien reminds him that... THIS IS HIS SECOND RODEO? damn.]
...And our memories are still ours.
[that's a good sign, right. (laugh track)]
[ shu goes tumbling down the stairs at mach fuck
no he doesn't but he does kind of stumble stupidly. good job. as the three of you make your way down to the main floor of the dais, you will feel that the statues are very inviting. there's no danger here - this place is a sanctuary, almost violently protective of the three people who currently stay within. they will feel the sense that the bright blue flame in the center of the room is what is emulating that warm, comfortable feeling: like a hearth and a torch, it lights the way.
as you make your way down the stairs, you will each feel that you can investigate the statues, but one seems to call to you more than the others. there's a pull, a whisper. a beckoning - something that feels like coming home. for lucien, the statue of aeber. for eunhyuk, the statue of aelfric. and for shu, the statue of draefendi.
do you take the invitation being offered? ]
no he doesn't but he does kind of stumble stupidly. good job. as the three of you make your way down to the main floor of the dais, you will feel that the statues are very inviting. there's no danger here - this place is a sanctuary, almost violently protective of the three people who currently stay within. they will feel the sense that the bright blue flame in the center of the room is what is emulating that warm, comfortable feeling: like a hearth and a torch, it lights the way.
as you make your way down the stairs, you will each feel that you can investigate the statues, but one seems to call to you more than the others. there's a pull, a whisper. a beckoning - something that feels like coming home. for lucien, the statue of aeber. for eunhyuk, the statue of aelfric. and for shu, the statue of draefendi.
do you take the invitation being offered? ]
[ it's fine he caught his balance, sadly. ]
Right, this isn't your first time.
[ shu is the newbie now... wow... although he does stop to squint up one set of stairs when he realises eunhyuk is also here. that's... ok. that's sometime to unpick, even if he does logically known that the dead are out there somewhere, he didn't expect somewhere to be here, right in front of him. ]
You look better than when we last saw you. [ removes the specifics because my brain was like yeah he remembers this. no he doesn't. go to bed becks. ]
[ he'll do a circle of the statues when he's in the central platform, but does find himself drawn to one statue more than the others. he's not exactly sure what to think about that weird pull, or why it's there, but-- ]
...
[ you truly only live once (said in this group with these characters). ] Might as well. It's not like we can just climb back up and out, is it?
[ invite accepted. ]
Right, this isn't your first time.
[ shu is the newbie now... wow... although he does stop to squint up one set of stairs when he realises eunhyuk is also here. that's... ok. that's sometime to unpick, even if he does logically known that the dead are out there somewhere, he didn't expect somewhere to be here, right in front of him. ]
You look better than when we last saw you. [ removes the specifics because my brain was like yeah he remembers this. no he doesn't. go to bed becks. ]
[ he'll do a circle of the statues when he's in the central platform, but does find himself drawn to one statue more than the others. he's not exactly sure what to think about that weird pull, or why it's there, but-- ]
...
[ you truly only live once (said in this group with these characters). ] Might as well. It's not like we can just climb back up and out, is it?
[ invite accepted. ]
Edited 2024-03-24 23:49 (UTC)
[ oh he does actually jump a bit when shu also addresses the Eunhyuk in the room. ]
Oh. You can see him as well?
[ did he just assume eunhyuk was a hallucination. that's normal and fine probably. he'll make a face about that that is halfway between concerned and angry and then go down to stand in front of the statue that is compelling to him. he hates this feeling actually, the way it crawls under his skin and tries to whisper in his ear. make him feel safe. he's heard voices like that before. ]
Be careful of whatever they're offering.
but what's one more whisper in a crowded room? he'll accept too. ]
Oh. You can see him as well?
[ did he just assume eunhyuk was a hallucination. that's normal and fine probably. he'll make a face about that that is halfway between concerned and angry and then go down to stand in front of the statue that is compelling to him. he hates this feeling actually, the way it crawls under his skin and tries to whisper in his ear. make him feel safe. he's heard voices like that before. ]
Be careful of whatever they're offering.
but what's one more whisper in a crowded room? he'll accept too. ]
[Imagine having to see a '_' hallucination at all times,
The feeling is powerful, and foreign in the way that it's been a long time since he's felt safe or comfortable anywhere. He's forgotten how that felt like. He watches Shu accept their circumstances, listens to Lucien's warning, and thinks that there's truth in both of what they say. Shu, in that there seems to be no way to go but forward. Lucien, in that there's still danger to keep in mind.
Eunhyuk doesn't have anything useful to add to whatever's already been said, so he turns his gaze towards the statue of Aelfric, and also accepts.]
The feeling is powerful, and foreign in the way that it's been a long time since he's felt safe or comfortable anywhere. He's forgotten how that felt like. He watches Shu accept their circumstances, listens to Lucien's warning, and thinks that there's truth in both of what they say. Shu, in that there seems to be no way to go but forward. Lucien, in that there's still danger to keep in mind.
Eunhyuk doesn't have anything useful to add to whatever's already been said, so he turns his gaze towards the statue of Aelfric, and also accepts.]
[ i'd love that eunhyuk you can '_' me any day
each of you step up towards the statues that seem to be calling your names. the blue flame at the center of the dais flickers, once.
shu. when you step up to the statue of draefendi and touch it, you hear a voice in your head. it is airy and light like the breeze; wind ghosts through your hair as the voice speaks, ruffling it gently, curling around your figure. the wind forms into a small shape directly in front of you, though itās hard to tell what it is. the voice is unfamiliar, but familiar all the same when it speaks out. ]
O chosen hunter. I grant upon you my powers, and my skills. Use them wisely as you traverse through the lands of Solistia, and let the voices of the wild be your calling. I ask of you, kindle the flame. In your life: what is it that you seek?
[ lucien. when you step up to the statue of Aeber, you realize with a start that there is a cigarette floating in the air in front of you. perhaps one you had on your very person until just a moment ago. you hear a male voice speak in your head, relaxed. it shifts to something lower, more feminine, maybe more familiar. low and soft, talking about siblings and how you are nothing like them - and then melds back to the male voice as the cigarette spins in the air, as if spun deftly between fingertips. ]
O chosen thief. I grant upon you my powers and my skills. Use them wisely as you make your way in this world with your daggers as your guide through Solistia, unflinching upon your foes. I ask of you, kindle the flame. In your life: what is it that you seek?
[ and finally, eunhyuk. when you step up to the statue of Aelfric, you feel...warm. rare for you, isnāt it? but you do, you feel warm, like itās coming from your very soul. it fills you up, and for a moment, you feel utterly at peace. as you stand, you hear a voice - itās old, wisened, but for a moment, it sounds so familiar, melliflous and light, a lofty voice you heard once talking about truth in front of the stars, then it falls back to the voice of the wise, elderly man. ]
O chosen cleric.. I grant upon you my powers and my skills. Use them wisely, and let the Sacred Flame be your guide through Solistia. I ask of you, kindle the flame: for you must always remember the truth lies within. I ask of you this: in your life, what is it that you seek?
[ well? perhaps a one or two word answer will suffice. what do you seek, travelers? ]
each of you step up towards the statues that seem to be calling your names. the blue flame at the center of the dais flickers, once.
shu. when you step up to the statue of draefendi and touch it, you hear a voice in your head. it is airy and light like the breeze; wind ghosts through your hair as the voice speaks, ruffling it gently, curling around your figure. the wind forms into a small shape directly in front of you, though itās hard to tell what it is. the voice is unfamiliar, but familiar all the same when it speaks out. ]
O chosen hunter. I grant upon you my powers, and my skills. Use them wisely as you traverse through the lands of Solistia, and let the voices of the wild be your calling. I ask of you, kindle the flame. In your life: what is it that you seek?
[ lucien. when you step up to the statue of Aeber, you realize with a start that there is a cigarette floating in the air in front of you. perhaps one you had on your very person until just a moment ago. you hear a male voice speak in your head, relaxed. it shifts to something lower, more feminine, maybe more familiar. low and soft, talking about siblings and how you are nothing like them - and then melds back to the male voice as the cigarette spins in the air, as if spun deftly between fingertips. ]
O chosen thief. I grant upon you my powers and my skills. Use them wisely as you make your way in this world with your daggers as your guide through Solistia, unflinching upon your foes. I ask of you, kindle the flame. In your life: what is it that you seek?
[ and finally, eunhyuk. when you step up to the statue of Aelfric, you feel...warm. rare for you, isnāt it? but you do, you feel warm, like itās coming from your very soul. it fills you up, and for a moment, you feel utterly at peace. as you stand, you hear a voice - itās old, wisened, but for a moment, it sounds so familiar, melliflous and light, a lofty voice you heard once talking about truth in front of the stars, then it falls back to the voice of the wise, elderly man. ]
O chosen cleric.. I grant upon you my powers and my skills. Use them wisely, and let the Sacred Flame be your guide through Solistia. I ask of you, kindle the flame: for you must always remember the truth lies within. I ask of you this: in your life, what is it that you seek?
[ well? perhaps a one or two word answer will suffice. what do you seek, travelers? ]
Edited 2024-03-25 00:24 (UTC)
[ raising an eyebrow as the cigarette spins, raising a hand up as if he expects it to be put back in his palm. daggers are interesting. daggers are what he was trained on, a long time ago. as the voice changes he frowns, tilting his head. ]
The world.
The world.
[ the cigarette is tossed, once - and then caught between two fingers, lightly. you can't see the hand, but you know that it's there.
and there's... a chuckle, from the voice. like he understands. like he accepts this reasoning. ]
Then in search of the world, Lucien Tavelle, I behold unto thee my powers. I wish you swiftness, my thief. Your choices are yours to make.
[ the invisible hand places the cigarette back in your palm. the second it does - power rushes through you, the feeling emboldening, electrifying. lucien, you have classed into the abilities of a thief. you innately recognize that you have gained the ability steal - that is to say, you are a truly excellent pickpocket. using your dexterity, you can swipe objects large and small from townspeople, many of which can help you on your journey... so long as you're quick. you also may find yourself very, very capable of knocking someone out with an ambush, if you're sneaky.
you have gained both proficiency with a dagger and with a classic sword, both of which are now in your possession, one strapped to each hip. you also realize you have the innate ability to steal health from your enemies to give to your friends, and additionally, you are quite good with the shadows - that you could pull them around yourself like a cloak to shield yourself from prying eyes, here and there.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed someā¦? congrats on being even more purple. your outfit can change into any outfit you like as long as it fits this general sort of vibe. you also have a bag of items that you did not have before! but you don't get to look at that until you've all been brought together. ]
and there's... a chuckle, from the voice. like he understands. like he accepts this reasoning. ]
Then in search of the world, Lucien Tavelle, I behold unto thee my powers. I wish you swiftness, my thief. Your choices are yours to make.
[ the invisible hand places the cigarette back in your palm. the second it does - power rushes through you, the feeling emboldening, electrifying. lucien, you have classed into the abilities of a thief. you innately recognize that you have gained the ability steal - that is to say, you are a truly excellent pickpocket. using your dexterity, you can swipe objects large and small from townspeople, many of which can help you on your journey... so long as you're quick. you also may find yourself very, very capable of knocking someone out with an ambush, if you're sneaky.
you have gained both proficiency with a dagger and with a classic sword, both of which are now in your possession, one strapped to each hip. you also realize you have the innate ability to steal health from your enemies to give to your friends, and additionally, you are quite good with the shadows - that you could pull them around yourself like a cloak to shield yourself from prying eyes, here and there.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed someā¦? congrats on being even more purple. your outfit can change into any outfit you like as long as it fits this general sort of vibe. you also have a bag of items that you did not have before! but you don't get to look at that until you've all been brought together. ]
Edited 2024-03-25 01:38 (UTC)
[the warmth almost distracts him, cold as he always is now. and then the voice, familiar -- the realization settling in -- is that...? then the words. "the sacred flame". he's heard that before, in the very same voice. then this must be...
he doesn't know how that's possible. he's not privy to how these journeys have changed, but it doesn't matter because the voice asks him a question, and he tilts his head up to respond. He knows what he wants to say: "a way back", for all the others still waiting, but the voice asks for the truth within -- and something deeper, heavier answers for him.]
A cure.
he doesn't know how that's possible. he's not privy to how these journeys have changed, but it doesn't matter because the voice asks him a question, and he tilts his head up to respond. He knows what he wants to say: "a way back", for all the others still waiting, but the voice asks for the truth within -- and something deeper, heavier answers for him.]
A cure.
[ there's silence, for a moment... and then the soft, kindly older voice chuckles, too. it's quiet, amused. ]
A cure...? Perhaps Dohter would appreciate your type just as much. [ the warmth doesn't leave him, though - it stays. like a tiny, burning hearth in his chest. ] Dohter once shared her power with me, in order to save this world from its imminent destruction. Her gift was one of the many that guide our world.
...But, no. No... I see your light. Very well, then. Eunhyuk Lee, I behold unto thee my powers. I wish you a clear head and a faithful heart, my cleric. Your choices are yours to make.
[ the warmth in your chest flares, and power swirls through you. eunhyuk, you realize that you have classed into the abilities of a cleric. you innately recognize that you have gained the ability coerce - that is to say, you will be able to break down the mental weaknesses of townspeople to garner information from them you might not have found, before... so long as you are clever in your questioning. that's a pretty weird ability for a cleric to have... :coerce: much more like a cleric, you can also use your warmth and presence to guide lost lambs, should you find them, where they might join your party to help you in a time of great need.
you also find that you are deeply proficient in light based magic, as well as the healing arts, a skill you are innately capable of practicing. your healing spells can even revive the dead, so long as you get to them fast enough. you also find yourself carrying a staff, and know that if you are running low on magic, you might be able to whack someone to get it back.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed...? you get less variety than lucien but welcome to church, churchboy. you also have a bag of items that you did not have before! but you don't get to look at that until you've all been brought together. ]
A cure...? Perhaps Dohter would appreciate your type just as much. [ the warmth doesn't leave him, though - it stays. like a tiny, burning hearth in his chest. ] Dohter once shared her power with me, in order to save this world from its imminent destruction. Her gift was one of the many that guide our world.
...But, no. No... I see your light. Very well, then. Eunhyuk Lee, I behold unto thee my powers. I wish you a clear head and a faithful heart, my cleric. Your choices are yours to make.
[ the warmth in your chest flares, and power swirls through you. eunhyuk, you realize that you have classed into the abilities of a cleric. you innately recognize that you have gained the ability coerce - that is to say, you will be able to break down the mental weaknesses of townspeople to garner information from them you might not have found, before... so long as you are clever in your questioning. that's a pretty weird ability for a cleric to have... :coerce: much more like a cleric, you can also use your warmth and presence to guide lost lambs, should you find them, where they might join your party to help you in a time of great need.
you also find that you are deeply proficient in light based magic, as well as the healing arts, a skill you are innately capable of practicing. your healing spells can even revive the dead, so long as you get to them fast enough. you also find yourself carrying a staff, and know that if you are running low on magic, you might be able to whack someone to get it back.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed...? you get less variety than lucien but welcome to church, churchboy. you also have a bag of items that you did not have before! but you don't get to look at that until you've all been brought together. ]
Edited 2024-03-25 01:40 (UTC)
[ he goes to reply to lucien ā confirm that, yes, he can see eunhyuk and wonder why lucien would think he couldn't, butā
his eyes narrow slightly against the sudden wind, shoulders and body tensing when it feels swirls around him. he has no idea why the āvoices of the wildā would be relevant to someone like him, butā hunter?
it fits. in its own, cleverly twisted way. ]
To finish what she started.
his eyes narrow slightly against the sudden wind, shoulders and body tensing when it feels swirls around him. he has no idea why the āvoices of the wildā would be relevant to someone like him, butā hunter?
it fits. in its own, cleverly twisted way. ]
To finish what she started.
[ mood music
when the blue light fades from your eyes, the three of you find yourselves standing at the base of a town - and it is really cold.
that's the very first thing you notice. (sorry, shu) it is frigid in this place. a sign at the front of the frosty gates of the town indicates that you have found yourselves in stormhail, a northern village buried deep into the heart of the winterlands, tucked against craggy mountain peaks. despite the cold, the sleepy village itself seems to be well active in the daytime. it appears there is a path that carries upwards, past the town itself and into the mountains.
to your left lies a small inn, a provisioner's shop, and a tavern, as well as a few small houses. to your right, you can see a few more things - a massive mansionlike building with a fenced in area next to it, and down the stairs, an armorer. people mill about here and there, and occasionally figures in armor disappear into the mansionlike building's massive doors.
as you are getting settled in and admiring your new outfits (and features?) you may realize the bag that came with your outfit is a little heavy. in your pockets, you currently have...
additionally, you are each wearing a new item - a small necklace with a crescent moon on it. you get the sense it's pretty important.
and finally, eunhyuk, you have one more item on you - a letter! it's written in neat, girlish handwriting.
hmm! well. it looks like you've got a mission. time to chat amongst yourselves and decide what you want to do, and where you want to explore? ]
when the blue light fades from your eyes, the three of you find yourselves standing at the base of a town - and it is really cold.
that's the very first thing you notice. (sorry, shu) it is frigid in this place. a sign at the front of the frosty gates of the town indicates that you have found yourselves in stormhail, a northern village buried deep into the heart of the winterlands, tucked against craggy mountain peaks. despite the cold, the sleepy village itself seems to be well active in the daytime. it appears there is a path that carries upwards, past the town itself and into the mountains.
to your left lies a small inn, a provisioner's shop, and a tavern, as well as a few small houses. to your right, you can see a few more things - a massive mansionlike building with a fenced in area next to it, and down the stairs, an armorer. people mill about here and there, and occasionally figures in armor disappear into the mansionlike building's massive doors.
as you are getting settled in and admiring your new outfits (and features?) you may realize the bag that came with your outfit is a little heavy. in your pockets, you currently have...
āØ One medium grape, that you know will heal you slightly if you are injured
āØ One medium healing plum, that will restore magical energy slightly if you need it
āØ 100 gold leaves currency, not actual leaves
additionally, you are each wearing a new item - a small necklace with a crescent moon on it. you get the sense it's pretty important.
and finally, eunhyuk, you have one more item on you - a letter! it's written in neat, girlish handwriting.
My dear Eunhyuk,
I hope that this message finds you well. The three of you are doing me a great service in Stormhail, and I hope that my words can help keep you warm on the cold winterlands nights. I do not envy you for spending so much time in the snow!
If you will recall, I am desperately attempting to find an escaped criminal by the name of Alpates. She recently stole something very precious from the Cathedral of the Order of the Sacred Flame, but before the Inquisitor and I could apprehend her, she fled. We have reason to believe she is somewhere in Stormhail.
We would like to see her brought back alive, but she is very dangerous. I pray that you all say safe.
With love,
Mindt.
hmm! well. it looks like you've got a mission. time to chat amongst yourselves and decide what you want to do, and where you want to explore? ]
[ I SAID ONE TO TWO WORDS YOU CLOWN
anyhow. the wind swirls around shu once more, inviting and friendly - it prods at his tense muscles, as the voice chuckles: ] You will not make a true shot with such tense muscles. Nevertheless. In search of an ending, Shu Lynn O'Keefe, I behold unto thee my powers. May your arrows and your path ever strike true, my hunter. Your choices are yours to make.
[ there's a noise like a rustle of leaves - then crackles into pure lightning, then blue flames leap free of the torch at the center of the room and land at shu's feet. the blue flames melt away, after a moment, leaving behind a black bird. the bird stares up at him, and then speaks to shu, and only to shu: A hunter has his companion, and I will be stalwart for you.
you understand innately that his name is Scarecrow. the others cannot understand his speech, but you can.
power swirls through you, and shu it is clear that you have classed into the abilities of a hunter. you realize that you have innately gained the ability: Befriend. using your wisdom (and animal handling), you are able to speak to any and all animals, though not all animals will be immediately friendly to you. additionally, should you like to, you have the ability to Provoke, or force someone into a battle using scarecrow's unique skills.
you have also gained the ability to fire a bow with remarkable accuracy, as well as axe based combat; to track animals; and to work with Scarecrow, who can provide an arcane attack in a moment of need. his abilities are based in wind, but his arcane blade can strike any weak point.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed someā¦? and, of course, that you are now sporting a pair of fluffy white cat ears and a tail, as well as sharper claws and sharp canine teeth. congratulations on being a catboy! ]
anyhow. the wind swirls around shu once more, inviting and friendly - it prods at his tense muscles, as the voice chuckles: ] You will not make a true shot with such tense muscles. Nevertheless. In search of an ending, Shu Lynn O'Keefe, I behold unto thee my powers. May your arrows and your path ever strike true, my hunter. Your choices are yours to make.
[ there's a noise like a rustle of leaves - then crackles into pure lightning, then blue flames leap free of the torch at the center of the room and land at shu's feet. the blue flames melt away, after a moment, leaving behind a black bird. the bird stares up at him, and then speaks to shu, and only to shu: A hunter has his companion, and I will be stalwart for you.
you understand innately that his name is Scarecrow. the others cannot understand his speech, but you can.
power swirls through you, and shu it is clear that you have classed into the abilities of a hunter. you realize that you have innately gained the ability: Befriend. using your wisdom (and animal handling), you are able to speak to any and all animals, though not all animals will be immediately friendly to you. additionally, should you like to, you have the ability to Provoke, or force someone into a battle using scarecrow's unique skills.
you have also gained the ability to fire a bow with remarkable accuracy, as well as axe based combat; to track animals; and to work with Scarecrow, who can provide an arcane attack in a moment of need. his abilities are based in wind, but his arcane blade can strike any weak point.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed someā¦? and, of course, that you are now sporting a pair of fluffy white cat ears and a tail, as well as sharper claws and sharp canine teeth. congratulations on being a catboy! ]
Edited (I FORGOT YOUR AXE ) 2024-03-25 13:21 (UTC)
[ as the three of you contend with your new blessings, the torch in the center of the room - the massive goblet containing the blue fire - flickers and flares.
a voice says, soft, maybe familiar - ] May the Sacred Flame guide you.
[ a pause. ]
...Or something like that.
[ fucking typical. but the blue light envelopes the room, and for a moment, eunhyuk in particular is completely enveloped in it - for the briefest of seconds, his form looks like it's made entirely of blue flame -
and then just like that you find yourselves somewhere new. ]
a voice says, soft, maybe familiar - ] May the Sacred Flame guide you.
[ a pause. ]
...Or something like that.
[ fucking typical. but the blue light envelopes the room, and for a moment, eunhyuk in particular is completely enveloped in it - for the briefest of seconds, his form looks like it's made entirely of blue flame -
and then just like that you find yourselves somewhere new. ]
[ asserts dominance over yaywon to have shu sneeze. ]
[THEIR GRAPE (SINGULAR)...... they're gonna have to feed all their grapes to shu their catboy so he doesn't become a kittysicle
For now, Eunhyuk carefully looks around at this new location, and thinks briefly about how this is so much like a video game or an isekai novel he might have binged at 3 am once in his life (only strengthened by the fact that Shu now has cute ears and a tail,). But the cold feels very real, along with people and their surroundings, and finally, the items that are apparently in his bag?
a grape... a plum.... and leaves.... and a letter.
He reads it briefly, and then hands it out for the others to read.]
Where do you want to start?
[(me voice) asserts dominance
(eunhyuk voice) asks politely for others' opinions]
For now, Eunhyuk carefully looks around at this new location, and thinks briefly about how this is so much like a video game or an isekai novel he might have binged at 3 am once in his life (only strengthened by the fact that Shu now has cute ears and a tail,). But the cold feels very real, along with people and their surroundings, and finally, the items that are apparently in his bag?
a grape... a plum.... and leaves.... and a letter.
He reads it briefly, and then hands it out for the others to read.]
Where do you want to start?
[(me voice) asserts dominance
(eunhyuk voice) asks politely for others' opinions]
[ singular fruitsā¦ why did i read that as āthis is so much like a video game or a hentaiā i was like euNHYUK? anyway.
the cold sure does feel real, let me tell you. his tail is tucking itself around his waist like the worldās most ineffectual insulator. ]
Somewhere I can grab a coat would be nice.
[ how can he grab a coat, it would squish his perfect tail. ] Asking aroundās a good place to start, although donāt make it obvious otherwise people might clam up if they have something to hide. Knowing what weāre looking for wouldnāt be a bad idea either.
[ and apparently they have other people they can ask now as well, thanks to his newfound status as a catboy. nya. ]
the cold sure does feel real, let me tell you. his tail is tucking itself around his waist like the worldās most ineffectual insulator. ]
Somewhere I can grab a coat would be nice.
[ how can he grab a coat, it would squish his perfect tail. ] Asking aroundās a good place to start, although donāt make it obvious otherwise people might clam up if they have something to hide. Knowing what weāre looking for wouldnāt be a bad idea either.
[ and apparently they have other people they can ask now as well, thanks to his newfound status as a catboy. nya. ]
[ he will take the letter and read it over, thanks. flipping it over to the back as if there's going to be secrets there too.
lucien does not react to the cold much despite still insisting on wearing a deep-veed shirt (black) and a fairly thin coat (now, purple), his tail just swishing around like an irritated cat, because a hoe doesn't get cold. also apparently he's used to it now, he cannot escape Cold Biomes on his freaking adventures. ]
A thief and escaped criminal? Someone on the run, then, keeping a low profile. [ taking a look over at the massive mansionhouse - can he tell what that might be used for, with the armored people coming in and out? do they look official like guards or similar? ] Might want to start at the inn or the provisions shop. Anyone who comes through is going to need somewhere to sleep and food to eat.
lucien does not react to the cold much despite still insisting on wearing a deep-veed shirt (black) and a fairly thin coat (now, purple), his tail just swishing around like an irritated cat, because a hoe doesn't get cold. also apparently he's used to it now, he cannot escape Cold Biomes on his freaking adventures. ]
A thief and escaped criminal? Someone on the run, then, keeping a low profile. [ taking a look over at the massive mansionhouse - can he tell what that might be used for, with the armored people coming in and out? do they look official like guards or similar? ] Might want to start at the inn or the provisions shop. Anyone who comes through is going to need somewhere to sleep and food to eat.
[ you are all so chill about shu being a catboy and i think that's very nice of you
anyhoo! the town of stormhail awaits you. for lucien's question: he can! there are banners hanging from the side of the mountain house that have a symbol on them - they rustle in the chilly mountain wind. the knights who come in and out don't appear to be on any sort of patrol or anything, though they are armed. some with greatswords, some with more traditional swords. they all are also wearing tabards with a similar crest. occasionally, one goes by wearing a different version - a muted magenta color, but with the same crossed sword/wing motif. he can draw whatever conclusions he likes based upon this knowledge.
there are people in all these places! they are dressed more warmly, for the most part. locals? hard to say. some chat with each other, some walk past to visit the different shops or disappear into their small houses. since they were noted, the provisioner's shop has a small green sign hanging outside of it, indicating its wares - the door is not open, but the lights are on and there appear to be people inside. the inn is the same, though it is marked with a crescent moon. place for sleepies.
occasionally, people give shu and lucien kind of weird looks, but that's probably to be expected... ]
anyhoo! the town of stormhail awaits you. for lucien's question: he can! there are banners hanging from the side of the mountain house that have a symbol on them - they rustle in the chilly mountain wind. the knights who come in and out don't appear to be on any sort of patrol or anything, though they are armed. some with greatswords, some with more traditional swords. they all are also wearing tabards with a similar crest. occasionally, one goes by wearing a different version - a muted magenta color, but with the same crossed sword/wing motif. he can draw whatever conclusions he likes based upon this knowledge.
there are people in all these places! they are dressed more warmly, for the most part. locals? hard to say. some chat with each other, some walk past to visit the different shops or disappear into their small houses. since they were noted, the provisioner's shop has a small green sign hanging outside of it, indicating its wares - the door is not open, but the lights are on and there appear to be people inside. the inn is the same, though it is marked with a crescent moon. place for sleepies.
occasionally, people give shu and lucien kind of weird looks, but that's probably to be expected... ]
Edited 2024-03-25 13:57 (UTC)
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