Pine Grove
Aion simply watched, still bemused that there were people here that had followed the dragon and were in need of supplies. As the group spoke among themselves, Aion made another quip towards Achlys who was arranging things in the cart for her customers to browse. "Seems your little scheme is going to work after all. I still think you're crazy on doing this, though."
"Oh shush! It's only crazy if it doesn't work, and I recall that being words you love to live by."
"Tch. Anyway, here comes one, looks like a Yaju." Achlys shrugged and then addressed the woman. "Hello adventure! Is there anything you might need?"
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10/03/2015, 02:06 AM #222
Pine Grove
Nera was already taking her bag of coins and handed it to the merchant "I need most, if not all the rope you got and two empty vials with their corks" she said showing one of her own as an example "Also a supply of throwing knives would be great if it is in your stock" the Yaju asked not minding of the cost of the materials she needed. The fox was used to the monetary system that their culture had, yet she usually survived by hunting and scouting.
Although the yaju handed quite the quantity of gold coins, she had stashes hidden around the different terrains and bank accounts in the case of needing money, living for almost 20,000 years had given the black and white vixen enough time to amass her now present savings.
Nera was already taking her bag of coins and handed it to the merchant "I need most, if not all the rope you got and two empty vials with their corks" she said showing one of her own as an example "Also a supply of throwing knives would be great if it is in your stock" the Yaju asked not minding of the cost of the materials she needed. The fox was used to the monetary system that their culture had, yet she usually survived by hunting and scouting.
Although the yaju handed quite the quantity of gold coins, she had stashes hidden around the different terrains and bank accounts in the case of needing money, living for almost 20,000 years had given the black and white vixen enough time to amass her now present savings.
Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..
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10/04/2015, 11:12 PM #223
Pine Grove
Aion intercepted the bag before Achlys could open it and gave her a look that told her to continue with business. "Well... I have many different grades of rope and I do recall there being quite the collection of weapons thanks to my mercenary friend here." Aion shot her yet another glance as he continued inspecting the coins. "Let's see... we have Firebrand rope, quite effective as a weapon... Twi'ni rope, Julirha, Muliv..." As she dug through the wares, Aion slowly pulled out an extremely fine chain of silvery metal and a bundle of knives from the pile and handed to the fox Yaju.
"Mithril rope. Technically a chain but it's so fine it behaves as rope. These knives are of my own take on Altean traditional smithing. Just the right weight distribution for easy handling." He then tossed Achlys the satchel and leaned back again. "By the way, how some rope and throwing knives are going to help against a Bone Dragon?"
Aion intercepted the bag before Achlys could open it and gave her a look that told her to continue with business. "Well... I have many different grades of rope and I do recall there being quite the collection of weapons thanks to my mercenary friend here." Aion shot her yet another glance as he continued inspecting the coins. "Let's see... we have Firebrand rope, quite effective as a weapon... Twi'ni rope, Julirha, Muliv..." As she dug through the wares, Aion slowly pulled out an extremely fine chain of silvery metal and a bundle of knives from the pile and handed to the fox Yaju.
"Mithril rope. Technically a chain but it's so fine it behaves as rope. These knives are of my own take on Altean traditional smithing. Just the right weight distribution for easy handling." He then tossed Achlys the satchel and leaned back again. "By the way, how some rope and throwing knives are going to help against a Bone Dragon?"
10/04/2015, 11:28 PM #224
Pine Grove
The black and white yaju inspected each of the ropes and looked at the mithril rope ("This will hold our collective weight") she thought and then inspected the knives, taking one of the white weapons, the vixen hurled it around her fingers and juggled it on her paw, testing its weight ("Fast and silent, then adding their durability and we got at the least a couple of dozen bodies per knife").
Hearing about how to deal with the dragon, Nera gave the merchant a smirk "These things won´t destroy that behemoth, but rather they will be useful to get up there" she spoke gesturing to the bone dragon. "The mithril rope will be able to hold the weight of our group and the knives can be used either to deal with guards or as climbing spots" she explained
The black and white yaju inspected each of the ropes and looked at the mithril rope ("This will hold our collective weight") she thought and then inspected the knives, taking one of the white weapons, the vixen hurled it around her fingers and juggled it on her paw, testing its weight ("Fast and silent, then adding their durability and we got at the least a couple of dozen bodies per knife").
Hearing about how to deal with the dragon, Nera gave the merchant a smirk "These things won´t destroy that behemoth, but rather they will be useful to get up there" she spoke gesturing to the bone dragon. "The mithril rope will be able to hold the weight of our group and the knives can be used either to deal with guards or as climbing spots" she explained
Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..
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10/05/2015, 08:37 AM #225
Interior | Chronomancer's Tower
To be honest, Azeruk did not really know who the other Chronomancers were, but as he tried to guess their names, he heard his mentor once again.
(All will be revealed soon... Keep wondering... and wandering...)
"It might take a while. It's a secret after all.", Azeruk said to the girl as they came across an area where the hall split off into five other hallways.
In truth, Azeruk had no idea where the book was located. All he knew was that they were in one of the older parts of the tower. One could see where the metal plating on the floor and walls looked a little more aged than the rest of the tower, though it still looked like it would stand for many more years to come. After they had reached the center junction of the hallways, he turned around and decided to ask a more personal question. After all, he knew absolutely nothing about this girl.
"This is rather abrupt, but what did he promise you when you took this job?", Azeruk asked the girl.
Automaton Workshop | Chronomancer's Tower - Outskirts of Pine Grove | Time: 4:08 PM
As Lavender stood there confused about what to do next, the metal man that had been guiding her so far walked over to a nearby group of spider guardians and suddenly it let a low, mechanical groan. Surprisingly it seemed that he mechanical creatures understood the creature, as they had all scurried off to the room's exit. After that, the mechanical humanoid walked back over to Lavender and patiently waited beside her. Meanwhile, the mechanical guardian that was being repaired simply glanced over to Lavender and gave a low, gravely hum before turning its attention back to the mechanical spiders repairing it.
River | Near Tenma's Court
"One could only be so lucky.", Takeshi jokingly said to Kazeane before considering what she had said.
Takeshi remained rather silent as he considered what she had said, both her request as well as what he had contemplated earlier. After a short while, Takeshi finally spoke again, this time seeming a little less happy-go-lucky and a little more calm.
"Kaze... You know that can't happen. It's a dangerous world out there, and as today has shown us, even I would not be able to protect you from everything. Even if you were to go out with your father's blessing, there would be a good chance that you could be hurt or killed, and I would not be able to stop it. Your father forbids you from going out because of the fact that there are creatures, bandits, and much worse out there.", Takeshi said to Kazeane.
Last edited by S121; 10/05/2015, 08:40 AM. To be honest, Azeruk did not really know who the other Chronomancers were, but as he tried to guess their names, he heard his mentor once again.
(All will be revealed soon... Keep wondering... and wandering...)
"It might take a while. It's a secret after all.", Azeruk said to the girl as they came across an area where the hall split off into five other hallways.
In truth, Azeruk had no idea where the book was located. All he knew was that they were in one of the older parts of the tower. One could see where the metal plating on the floor and walls looked a little more aged than the rest of the tower, though it still looked like it would stand for many more years to come. After they had reached the center junction of the hallways, he turned around and decided to ask a more personal question. After all, he knew absolutely nothing about this girl.
"This is rather abrupt, but what did he promise you when you took this job?", Azeruk asked the girl.
Automaton Workshop | Chronomancer's Tower - Outskirts of Pine Grove | Time: 4:08 PM
As Lavender stood there confused about what to do next, the metal man that had been guiding her so far walked over to a nearby group of spider guardians and suddenly it let a low, mechanical groan. Surprisingly it seemed that he mechanical creatures understood the creature, as they had all scurried off to the room's exit. After that, the mechanical humanoid walked back over to Lavender and patiently waited beside her. Meanwhile, the mechanical guardian that was being repaired simply glanced over to Lavender and gave a low, gravely hum before turning its attention back to the mechanical spiders repairing it.
River | Near Tenma's Court
"One could only be so lucky.", Takeshi jokingly said to Kazeane before considering what she had said.
Takeshi remained rather silent as he considered what she had said, both her request as well as what he had contemplated earlier. After a short while, Takeshi finally spoke again, this time seeming a little less happy-go-lucky and a little more calm.
"Kaze... You know that can't happen. It's a dangerous world out there, and as today has shown us, even I would not be able to protect you from everything. Even if you were to go out with your father's blessing, there would be a good chance that you could be hurt or killed, and I would not be able to stop it. Your father forbids you from going out because of the fact that there are creatures, bandits, and much worse out there.", Takeshi said to Kazeane.
Originally posted by S121
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10/05/2015, 02:36 PM #226
Pine Grove
While Nera was getting rope, Zero was resting with Zena and Saru while keeping his eyes on the bone dragon. "Let's be honest for a minute, even with Photomancy, do we have a chance of winning?" Zero asked Zena and Saru. "I don't have much experience when it comes to fighting giant creatures, let alone a bone dragon." He said to them.
While Nera was getting rope, Zero was resting with Zena and Saru while keeping his eyes on the bone dragon. "Let's be honest for a minute, even with Photomancy, do we have a chance of winning?" Zero asked Zena and Saru. "I don't have much experience when it comes to fighting giant creatures, let alone a bone dragon." He said to them.
"No matter how strong or what power the enemy has, I will fight and protect my friends, even if it cost me my life to protect them. I will fight until I die to ensure their future."
10/05/2015, 10:49 PM #227
Pine Grove
As Saru was waiting for Nera and resting with Zena and Zero. Saru was simply hanging upside down from a tree branch, meditating for the upcoming challenge. As he was he heard Zero ask them if they even have a chance at winning. This prompted Saru to respond.
"I myself am unsure of our chances. I have face creatures much larger and more powerful than myself and came out holding onto the fragile line that is a life. However I have not faced something as large as this being of bone and evil before. So I cannot tell you our chances. The only way we will truly tell if we can win is if we actually fight and manage to win. That is my thoughts on the subject." Saru spoke as he continued meditating upside down while holding onto a tree branch with his feet and tail. His eyes closed the whole time he provided his answer.
As Saru was waiting for Nera and resting with Zena and Zero. Saru was simply hanging upside down from a tree branch, meditating for the upcoming challenge. As he was he heard Zero ask them if they even have a chance at winning. This prompted Saru to respond.
"I myself am unsure of our chances. I have face creatures much larger and more powerful than myself and came out holding onto the fragile line that is a life. However I have not faced something as large as this being of bone and evil before. So I cannot tell you our chances. The only way we will truly tell if we can win is if we actually fight and manage to win. That is my thoughts on the subject." Saru spoke as he continued meditating upside down while holding onto a tree branch with his feet and tail. His eyes closed the whole time he provided his answer.
10/07/2015, 08:07 AM #228
Pine Grove
The paladin seemed to have followed Saru's example and took this time to meditate on the task at hand. she had gotten off her horse to give the creature a rest from carrying both her and Saru's combined weight. She had already been thinking on how they could stop the bone monster's attack and thus she was prepared to answer Zero's question when it was asked.
"In a head to head battle? no all of us would die in vane if we were to try that. However in my years as a paladin I've learned a lot about slaying the undead, enough to know two important things about fighting this creature. The first being all undead have a soul. This soul is inslaved and forced to do the bidding of the necromancer who raised it. The second is that dragon souls are nigh imposible to control. The dragon's will is so powerful that they can't be manipulated in death. Or at least that's what i thought until now"
"But regaurdless of how impossible this seems this also gives us an advantage. When a soul is trapped within an undead it forms a soul cage to keep the souls trapped. These soul cages are usually only metaphysical meaning only elves can really see them. But for a dragon, the soul cage would have to be massive and contain as many physical components as spiritual. A ritual of sorts somewhere within the fortress or the dragon's body.Chances are it's heavily guarded but if we could somehow reach it and destroy it... I'm afraid that's the only chance we have. Even on my best day the most i could do to that dragon would be to stun it for a few moments."
Interior | Chronomancer's Tower
As Seki and Azeruk ventured deeper into the depths of the tower the girl grew more and more wary of the situation she was now in. It still made sense that thhe book would be deeper under ground but it was also possible she was being lead into some sort of trap. So long as the boy was walking in front o her and leading the way she didnt' see any reason to question her next step but she would be ready at a moment's notice.
Hearing his next question actually seemed to take her by suprise but only just slightly so. "He promised to return to me what rightfully belonged to my master. That's all you need to know."
The paladin seemed to have followed Saru's example and took this time to meditate on the task at hand. she had gotten off her horse to give the creature a rest from carrying both her and Saru's combined weight. She had already been thinking on how they could stop the bone monster's attack and thus she was prepared to answer Zero's question when it was asked.
"In a head to head battle? no all of us would die in vane if we were to try that. However in my years as a paladin I've learned a lot about slaying the undead, enough to know two important things about fighting this creature. The first being all undead have a soul. This soul is inslaved and forced to do the bidding of the necromancer who raised it. The second is that dragon souls are nigh imposible to control. The dragon's will is so powerful that they can't be manipulated in death. Or at least that's what i thought until now"
"But regaurdless of how impossible this seems this also gives us an advantage. When a soul is trapped within an undead it forms a soul cage to keep the souls trapped. These soul cages are usually only metaphysical meaning only elves can really see them. But for a dragon, the soul cage would have to be massive and contain as many physical components as spiritual. A ritual of sorts somewhere within the fortress or the dragon's body.Chances are it's heavily guarded but if we could somehow reach it and destroy it... I'm afraid that's the only chance we have. Even on my best day the most i could do to that dragon would be to stun it for a few moments."
Interior | Chronomancer's Tower
As Seki and Azeruk ventured deeper into the depths of the tower the girl grew more and more wary of the situation she was now in. It still made sense that thhe book would be deeper under ground but it was also possible she was being lead into some sort of trap. So long as the boy was walking in front o her and leading the way she didnt' see any reason to question her next step but she would be ready at a moment's notice.
Hearing his next question actually seemed to take her by suprise but only just slightly so. "He promised to return to me what rightfully belonged to my master. That's all you need to know."
10/07/2015, 06:31 PM #229
Pine Grove
Zero listened to both of them and it's just as he thought, it's going to be a tough battle. As Zena talked, Zero can agree with a few things. Dragons are strong willed, he should know since he is half dragon. But then Zena mentioned about it having physical components along with spiritual and that gave him an idea. "Maybe.......... if we can combine my Wind Dragon God Style: Supremacy Lance with her Photomancy's power against undead............ it might be possible to pierce the entirety of the dragon in one shot." He said talking to himself in a voice just audible enough for Zena to hear. "But using even one of the Wind Dragon God Style techniques is dangerous for me." Zero thought even know it was their best shot.
Zero listened to both of them and it's just as he thought, it's going to be a tough battle. As Zena talked, Zero can agree with a few things. Dragons are strong willed, he should know since he is half dragon. But then Zena mentioned about it having physical components along with spiritual and that gave him an idea. "Maybe.......... if we can combine my Wind Dragon God Style: Supremacy Lance with her Photomancy's power against undead............ it might be possible to pierce the entirety of the dragon in one shot." He said talking to himself in a voice just audible enough for Zena to hear. "But using even one of the Wind Dragon God Style techniques is dangerous for me." Zero thought even know it was their best shot.
"No matter how strong or what power the enemy has, I will fight and protect my friends, even if it cost me my life to protect them. I will fight until I die to ensure their future."
10/07/2015, 06:53 PM #230
Pine Grove
As Nera was waiting for the equipment to be given to her, she spoke to the group about the bone dragon "Something that big surely has either a powerful nechromancer or a set of ritualists, if we deal with that obstacle, the control of the dragon will either lower down enough to it to show us some physical weak spots to free its soul, or it could shatter in minutes because of the loss of magic withing its bones" she pointed out. The yaju then looked at the hybrid "I have a question to you Zero, have you seen an animal version of your species? I mean in the feral form like that dragon" she asked gesturing to the undead dragon
As Nera was waiting for the equipment to be given to her, she spoke to the group about the bone dragon "Something that big surely has either a powerful nechromancer or a set of ritualists, if we deal with that obstacle, the control of the dragon will either lower down enough to it to show us some physical weak spots to free its soul, or it could shatter in minutes because of the loss of magic withing its bones" she pointed out. The yaju then looked at the hybrid "I have a question to you Zero, have you seen an animal version of your species? I mean in the feral form like that dragon" she asked gesturing to the undead dragon
Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..
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