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Tewi_Inaba

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08/11/2015, 11:47 PM #71
Sanctuary Central l The Hero Festival

Zena masked her discouragement and slight distress with her friendly smile. She seemed so calm and sure of herself on the outside, on the inside however was a different story. She was starting to wonder what she had gotten herself into with this monkey boy. She was only trying to help him, but if she couldn't keep up with his selfish demands, he might even attack her. Zena while confident in her skills knew she wasn't any match for the apex in terms of speed and agility. Although maybe she was wrong. The monkey boy didn't seem hostel towards her. It was more accurate that he was suspicious or unsure of her motives. Although it was impossible for her to lie, and being dishonest went against her nature, the truth was Zena didn't' know if the fortune teller could give an accurate prediction of the future that might assist in furthering the monkey's greed.

However luckily for Zena, the festival was a gathering for both the living AND th dead. meaning there were no shortage of kind and helpful spirits that could help the elf girl find her way to a potential gold mine. Zena had little interest in such riches herself, but for now it was important to her that she help the young apex. Zena gave the apex her last gold coin and pointed him in the direction of the fortune teller woman that was near by. "Here take this to her and she'll tell you everything you need to know. I uhh, i'll catch up in just a sec." Being unable to lie, Zena simply hoped the apex wouldn't' question why Zena was staying behind at first. It wasn't' like Zena had anything to gain from giving the apex her money and leaving. Hopefully he wouldn't think anything of it.

Sanctuary Castle - Throne Room

Six approached the dragon boy, impressed by his manners. Eatos had always demanded this level of respect from her subjects but she was always much more casual with civilian, especially outsiders. Regardless, the respect he showed didn't go unappreciated by the queen or the head guard. "Ah yes, i'd recognize Molack's craftsmanship anywhere. I was expecting him to send his daughter, but i suppose it doesn't matter who he sent so long as it got here safely." Six said to Zero as he reached into his pouch once again. Had it been Zena there would be no need to reward her as the task wold follow her usual duties to both Sanctuary and her father. Zero however had done this without being forced by duty. Six pulled two daggers from his pouch, both of which seemed to be of iron quality. The magic on them on the other hand was clearly strong and related to wind. An aeromancer like Zero would have no problem sensing the power within the twin daggers.

"These blades once belonged to my uncle. He used thee blade as though they were wings, allowing him to glide and soar through the air like the yaju. They aren't much for attacking, but a wind mage like yourself could make much better use of these blades than I." Six explained this as he exchanged the weapons with the dragon boy. He could have simply paid the boy in gold, but it seemed he would have gotten more use from these daggers which were virtually useless to Six. Not a bad trade off when you think about it.

Sanctuary l Molack's Forge

As the people carried about their lives enjoying the festival. The sound of pounding steel could be heard from within the skilled orc's forge. He was already hard at work, fixing the dragon boy's blade with a smile on his face.

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08/12/2015, 04:40 AM #72
Sanctuary Castle - Throne Room

Zero was surprised when the guard mentioned about the daggers and about Zero's magic. "How do you know about my magic? I never mentioned I was an aeromacer? Also, a reward is unnecessary. Just knowing that I helped deliver something this important and being able to be in the presence of the queen herself is reward enough." Zero asked and said, after receiving the daggers from Six, respectively while placing the daggers on the ground in front of him.

"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."
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08/12/2015, 04:59 AM #73
Sanctuary l Molack's Forge


Following the hammering sound, Nera focused her path until reaching the blacksmith, she wasn´t surprised to find an orc doing the job, she knew they were magnificent in the metallurgy of weapons with their traditional arts. Looking around, the yaju made a compliment "I see there are still good works in the weapon arts, perhaps you could help me by seeing this one" she spoke unsheathing her layered steel long sword.

The blade was weathered and had scratches on different places, while it looked really old, the longsword had been taken with great care "I came her to request you to let me borrow your station so I don´t waste your time, but a look from a master on this kind of work"

Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..

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S121

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08/12/2015, 05:23 AM #74
Vicinity of Chronomancer's Tower | Outskirts of Pine Grove | Time: 3:44 PM

Azeruk was still rather confused about who and what exactly this strange girl was, but at least she was not a threat. When he rose to a stand, the strange girl embraced him again, only this time much less abruptly than before. He couldn't help but weakly smile at her rather innocent and happy demeanor as she hugged him, and after a moment, he decided to speak.

"Ok, we'll find your master, but first we need to go back to my home. I have a few maps there, some food, and supplies. I can then figure out what to do next from there.", Azeruk said to the woman.

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08/12/2015, 06:10 AM #75
Outskirts of the Lesser Spine



"Have at ye, beast!" the call of a dwarf was almost always loud, and almost always either about alcohol, or a battlecry. This fell under the latter.

The dwarf himself was clad in bulky thick mithril armor, as he held up a shield to block a swipe from his foe, a large troll, who roared, teeth bared and spittle flying.

Swipe after primal swipe came from the troll, and the dwarf known as Bruenor blocked them with ease, not even slightly denting his large decorated shield. ONce the moment came, he retaliated with unadulterated force, slash after slash into troll flesh coming from his many-notched axe. The troll tried to back on but Bruenor kept pressing, slashing right through one of it's arms and then a final one into it's head. It fell with a whimper and a thump.

Bruenor knew this wasn't the end, however. That was but a tyke, only as big as he was.

A deafening roar resounded throughout the craggy rocks surrounding the Spine. The mother had awoken. Pounding feet clambered up crag after crag until it came into view, a massive troll, almost fifteen feet tall compared to Bruenor's four. He gritted his teeth. He knew this was the troll which had been terrorizing the countryside, taking villagers, stealing livestock by the dozen.

Bruenor readied himself as the troll dropped down to his level, charging at him with unbridled ferocity. He held his shield high as the first swing connected, pushing Bruenor back, though he held fast. Another swing came and instead of defending, he rolled under it, using his size to an advantage as he beagn cutting into it's legs.

It roared in response, trying to stomp out the small warrior, but he was already around the other side, channeling his inner magical reserves. He could feel the earth shake and respond to the stomps, as he unleashed his own, enforced with the power of the earth itself. It cracked and split, a great fissure appearing under the troll's feet, magma spewing up and melting through the troll's tough hide. It roared once more, though this time lace with pain. Bruenor took a running leap, a pillar of rock sending him up as the troll tried to get out of the fissure. His weapon was strengthened even further than the mithril it was made of as he held it high, swinging downward into it's skull, cleaving through with a crack and the pop of eploding flesh.

The beast stood upward for a few moments, unaware it's brain had exploded until, reality catching up with it, fell with a final earth-shaking slam, Bruenor standing proud atop the beast, red beard a shade lighter than it was before as he pried the axe out, wiping off the blood.

"Impressive." came a voice from above. Bruenor swiveled around to see the shadow of what appeared to be a large bird above, though the sun blocked out a good portion of details, until it dropped down, revealing it to be a gnomish Mechano-Strider. Riding onn it's back was Gelbin Mechazod, High Tinker of the Gnomes.

"Ain't it so?" Bruenor replied, his voice gruff and bristly. "Should'a expected a gnome to be around here."

"Oh? Well, can't dissapoint that then." Gelbin jumped off and landed on the now dead Troll's back.

"So, why you be here, then?" Bruenor asked, arms crossed.

"Well, I heard the noise. Wanted to see what it was, is all."

"Ye be a stupid man if you can't recognize the roar of a Troll." Bruenor chuckled.

"Well, this stupid man you're referring to is a king, technically." Gelbin replied.

"Ya? So am I." Bruenor stuck his hand out. "Bruenor Battlehammer, king of the Battlehammer Dwarves."

Gelbin took his larger hand and shook it. "Gelbin Mechazod, High Tinker of the Gnomes."

"Ah really? I heard about ye once. Expected ye to be a wee bit taller though!" Bruenor laughed, Gelbin joining in.

"Everyone does! What can they expect from a Gnome though?" Gelbin responded.

"Maybe ye need a pair of stilts." Bruenor replied, a Gelbin got back on the Mechano-Strider.

"I'll keep it in mind. I'm also sure Gnomeregan would be quite pleased to see that one dead." Gelbin gestured to the beast below.

"Aye." Bruenor, with a swift cut removed the Troll's head, placing it on his back. "Might as well cash in the bounty. Mind if I have a lift?"

Gelbin scooted forward a bit. "Climb aboard. Always room for one more."

Bruenor clambered onto the back of the Strider, as Gelbin whistled, the robotic bird turning and beginning to gallop towards the city of Gnomeregan further in the depths of the mountains.


Gnomeragan Outskirts


The Mechano-Strider chugged it's way quietly throuh the mountains, as it followed a river downsteam. Then, it appeared, a large hole bored into the mountain, outlined by a large golden archway.

"There it is." Gelbin said, gesturing towards the arch. On the outside, various traders and caravans came up and down, gnomes and others alike watching as the Mechano-Strider settled down, Bruenor hopping off, large troll head in tow as he headed to the small place where bounties were collected, a stand built into the side of the archway, bounty board next to it. Bruenor slammed the head onto the desk.

"I'd like to claim the bounty for that big fella here, if ye wouldn't mind." Bruenor said. The gnome on the other side had his eyes widen, as he checked the list, pulling out a quite large amount of gold and put it on the ide of the desk not covered by the head, as he pulled said head behind the counter without a word. Bruenor took the gold and stashed it away, rearranging his little pack a little.




Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.

You just discard their guts and keep on driving.
WriggleRid3r

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08/12/2015, 06:27 AM #76
Vicinity of Chronomancer's Tower | Outskirts of Pine Grove | Time: 3:45 PM


Home... the purple haired girl was still smiling, but on the back of her mind, an image of the burning Rivendale manor still lingered. This reminded her of her master; oh how worried he must be. She made a resolution to see him again, possibly with this metal man's help.

"Okay! I'm actually a little bit hungry too, but I'm not going to ask for food. Master said begging is bad." The purple haired girl smiled, ready to follow Azeruk. "I got some shiny things from these nice people. They said I can 'buy' something. What's 'buy'?"

Sky Spear Tree | Tenma's Court


Deep in the Quill Jungle rests the towering city of trees known as Tenma's Court. The denizens live in the tree houses that are built on and around the giant trees in different elevations. The tallest of the trees is called the Sky Spear Tree, for it appears as if it pierces the sky from the distance. It is here where Tenma, chief-mayor of the Tenma's Court and a respected figure among the Yajus. Nevertheless, there are also his concubines, his offsprings, and his servants residing in the multiple tree houses as well, including Kazeane, Tenma's youngest daughter, who's... throwing a sort of temper tantrum.

"Why?!" Kazeane flailed, thrashing in her bed. "Uuuuuu! Dammit, I want to go on an adventure too! Why did he have to send all the brothers but NOT ME?"

She sat up suddenly and stared at herself in the mirror. The thrashing made her dress haphazardly hanging by one shoulder, revealing a whole lot of cleavage. She didn't bother fixing her dress or her hair as she thought for a little bit. How can she embark on her own adventure? Surely she can't persuade her father anymore; he would just laugh it off and say she's not ready. None of his concubines had the power to help her... that means there's only one other option.

"Heeeeeey Takeshiiiiiiiii-" Kazeane called for her bodyguard who should be standing right outside her room keeping guard. "Come inside I gotta ask you somethiiiiiiiiing."

Gnomeregan | Lesser Spine


Gnomeregan. The city of the elusive and technologically advanced gnomes. Although not a lot of denizens of Lore knew about them, Gnomeregan was still a very bustling city of trade and progress. Located deep in the Lesser Spine, the location of this city is not well known yet, but one person knew where it was like the back of his hand.

"It's been a while since I've come here." Kimley the goblin trader chuckled as he stopped his giant cart in front of Gnomeregan's sliding gate, awaiting company. He sat down, twiddling his rather skinny thumb, as he looked up with his brilliant yellow eyes, his dark brown hair tied into a rather long ponytail.

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S121

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08/12/2015, 09:08 AM #77
Vicinity of Chronomancer's Tower | Outskirts of Pine Grove | Time: 3:45 PM

After picking up his helmet from the ground, Azeruk began to walk towards his home, but when he heard the strange girl's question, he stopped to turn and look at her rather incredulously, then with slight confusion.

"Buy?... You don't know what 'buying' is?", Azeruk asked the girl in a curious and confused tone before thinking for a moment.

If the girl did not know what "buy" meant, then that meant that she was very naive, possibly either sheltered her whole life, or she was younger than she looked.

"You.. you haven't been around and experienced the world much, have you?", Azeruk asked the girl before continuing, "Well, 'buying' something is to exchange money or something of value for something you either require or desire. Those 'shiny things' those people gave you are called coins and have an exact value, and based on what you are trying to 'buy', certain people would be willing to trade items for those coins. It's a little more complicated than that because each colored coin has a different value, but I can tell you about that after we eat. As for food, there is no worry. I can get you something to eat too."





Sky Spear Tree | Tenma's Court

Meanwhile, Takeshi could hear Kazeane shouting in her room, quite obviously angry about having to stay at home while her brothers went on an adventure. It wasn't hard to hear her cursing her fathers decision from where he was standing, and all he could do was let out a faint sigh as he rolled his eyes. Even though he had the duty of guarding Kazeane for just over a century, he still had times when he would find her behavior rather... strange. Of course, even though he found some of her habits and behaviors to be odd or disagreeable, that didn't really stop the two of them from becoming friends after the last century. Just then, Takeshi heard Kazeane call for him from inside her room.

"Heeeeeey Takeshiiiiiiiii. Come inside I gotta ask you somethiiiiiiiiing."

Upon hearing that, Takeshi turned to face the door, opened it up, and walked inside.

"Yes Kaze?", Takeshi asked her as he entered the room.

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WriggleRid3r

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08/12/2015, 09:45 AM #78
Vicinity of Chronomancer's Tower | Outskirts of Pine Grove | Time: 3:46 PM


"Really?" The purple haired girl stared at Azeruk, first in confusion, then with joyous, thankful glee. She still didn't know what buying exactly meant, but she now had a slight idea of its' concept. That, and the fact that Azeruk is offering her free food without her begging for it made her very glad to meet him. "Thank you so much! Master told me to thank those that give me free things!"

Sky Spear Tree | Tenma's Court


Kazeane smiled lightly when Takeshi entered her bedroom. A thought about Takeshi being almost two thousand years older than her and yet looking only about 2 or 3 years older than her crossed the back of her mind as she left her bed.

"Okay so, Takeshi, here's the plan. Kazeane offered. "I want to go on an adventure, but Tenm- I mean, my father, is not letting me. Do you think you can maybe... sneak me out of this place so I can?"

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S121

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08/12/2015, 03:10 PM #79
Vicinity of Chronomancer's Tower | Outskirts of Pine Grove | Time: 3:46 PM

"He sounds like a very polite man. I think I'll enjoy meeting him when we find him.", Azeruk said to the girl as they continued to walk to his tower.

As they slowly made their way to Azeruk's home, he quickly realized that he didn't even know this girl's name. Not only that, he forgot to introduce himself. Just then, Azeruk turned to face the woman he had recently met and spoke up.

"That actually reminds me that I never properly introduced myself. My name is Azeruk.", Azeruk said to the girl, "What's yours?"





Sky Spear Tree | Tenma's Court

Upon hearing Kazeane's request, Takeshi could crossed his arms as he let out a small sigh. He had a feeling that she would ask something like this of him, but he still thought that her request was rather senseless.

"Kaze, you know I can't do that. Not only would it put me at risk of losing my job, it would put you in unneeded danger.", Takeshi said to Kazeane.

Originally posted by S121
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SUSTIC

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08/12/2015, 05:14 PM #80
Sanctuary Central l The Hero Festival

Saru took the gold that Zena handed him, and as she pointed and explained where to go and what to do, he looked and examined the gold coins. There is just something he likes about the look of coins of gold. Either way Saru took the gold coins sighed and nodded, taking off to the fortune teller as Zena went off to do her own bit of work.

"I better get something out of this Fortune Teller." Saru spoke to himself as he begrudingly made his way to the Fortune Teller's location.