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| Siberkil | May 24 2007, 12:10 PM Post #1 |
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For most of the Sky Elves that make their home here in Ardenvaal, The core is where the liferoot of their people is believed to be. At the center of every Ardenthor is a spirit of a fallen Sky Elf, who's quest is to reach for the sky, and touch with the Sun. With each spirit, A new Ardenthor is birthed, and a new life for A Sky Elf begins as they become one with Nature and start a new cycle of their neverending journey. They say that the Ardenthor where Ardenvaal started upon is the spirit of the first High Elf who brought his people to this serene and inoccuous place, where nothing could touch them. And here, spreading out onto other Ardenthors, Ardenvaal's Core insures the safety of its people. But the Core of Ardenvaal was not looking pristine. Ardenvaal seemed to be shrouded in mists and heavy fogs lately, which was not uncommon, but for the dry season, it was unnatural. The Core did not look as healthy as it used to. To get an idea of what an Ardenthor looks like, imagine cutting down a tree somewhere near its stump. then, hollow out the center of it and fill it with soil. Now, grow some herbs in that soil, and after a while, the tree stump looks looks like its growing a small forest on top. Multiply the size of this stump by a couple of hundred, and duplicate this stump a couple thousand, maybe a million times, and you get the Ardenthor forest. The Core of each Ardenthor is its second life-cycle, as it grows a massive central tree-like limb that feeds the flora and fauna atop of its wooden plateau. Imagine seeing a bud growing out of the center of a tree-stump. Same idea. This "Core" then brings up nutrients from the nutrient-rich earth and feeds itself along with the other smaller trees and shrubbery that grows upon it. Ultimatley, you get minature forests growing atop a much massive forest of tree stumps. Here, at Ardenvaal's Core, the magicks of the native Faerie Dragons and the Sky Elves helped shape the woods into a governor's villa that was supposed to signify its oneness with the city as well as its people. But alas, that oneness has started to fade. It's an earthen plaza of stone and wood, where the citizens gather to hear about the new laws of the land each and every week. It's a center of listening to the new "Trade" and the new peoples that pass through this strange and wonderful town, bringing in foreign goods and plagued materials. The Sky Elves were happy by themselves, But Sek'Thelia Oravinea feels that Ardenvaal should reach out to the other cities with open arms and an open mind. And here, another meeting was called. Sek'Thelia stood at an open window of his villa, and spoke to the hundreds of citizens gathered there that day. "My fellow peoples! This previous night, an attempt at my life was made! Have I not brought you prosperity? Wealth? Good Health? And yet, one of our own kind made an attempt at my life. I don't feel I'm a bad person! I've tried my hardest to make Ardenvaal as beautiful and wonderful as it is today. And it pains me that I must make an example of its people." A Scalamb was rolled towards the front of the mob, and then raised with rope for all of the onlookers to see. "It truly does pain me... This man here was captured outside of the villa, with weapon in hand and a gaze that would've froze a stag in its tracks. For this outrage, this man must be punished." A silent crowd stood onlooking at the man, as a hushed whisper creeped its way among the people. Sek'Thelia calmed the crowd down, then spoke words. "Is there one among you today that believes otherwise?" You can post in Ardenvaal now.
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| Siberkil | Aug 30 2007, 11:37 AM Post #76 |
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Huareleon seemed obviously disgusted, not the one of body piercings or body art, for that matter. "Actually, I find that all quite disturbing," Huareleon retorted, holding his sneer in of the foul Sky Elf. "Eh, you get used to it," replied Traulinosth, taking a sip of his spirits. Another soul walked through the door, who quickly scanned the premises. It was Traveanduri. She walked over to the table and sat at the last remaining seat situated around the table with Ryu, Leviticus, Haureleon, Traulinosth, and Yuriathos. "Hmmm... Hello. It's nice to see so many familiar faces. Where is Imulin? And Umi?" She looked over at the other table, wondering if they were with the other resistance members. They were not. |
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| Jeff | Aug 30 2007, 12:06 PM Post #77 |
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"We're the only ones to have returned as of now, Miss Taveanduri," Ryu stated, gripping his hands together. |
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| TFE Magnus | Aug 31 2007, 06:02 PM Post #78 |
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Leviticus winked at Huareleon. "You'd find it less disturbing with one of these knives dangling off in your throat instead of my nipple rings." He then smirked, taking another swig, clearly tipsy as Traveanduri entered. "Hmph! Welcome, welcome, welcome to the party, madame! As for those funny names you mentioned, god knows, they probably got slain by evil faerie dragons, whatdya say, eh Talon? Leviticus chuckled coarsely as loudly as possible. |
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| Siberkil | Sep 4 2007, 07:10 PM Post #79 |
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Traveanduri flushed, but not with embarassment; rather, anger. "Hmmph. Listen, everybody. This is our chance. I bought us a distraction; our little Tarantar. It wasn't easy, but it should keep the guards-" "It was you? Traveanduri! Your stunt cost us a valuable Resistance member! That thing attacked our hideout south of Kestha Vera!" Huareleon spoke in a silent scream at her. He was obviously enraged. "You must understand, Huareleon, it was for the better good. Ferashane Novinarius has been captured; I do not know if Sek'Thelia knows who he his yet, but he is sitting in a Scalamb right now in the Waterglades." "Ferashane? He's second only to Shanave! It would be disastrous if Sek'Thelia knew the truth," interjected Traulinosth, a new type of worry crossing his face. "I see now why you have brought us here." Yuri decided to add his two cents. "So, how do you plan on bringing him back?" "Well, I hoped that Umikiyuria could help us, but we don't have any more time to wait for Imulin. We must make haste. Our time runs short. I say we infiltrate Sek'Thelia's outpost on the eastern edge, where Ferashane was lowered-" "Ridiculous! Sek'Thelia would have his guards all over us in a matter of moments! And even if we did break through, a regular patrol comes around at least every hour. We'd be commiting suicide!" Huareleon was flustered, looking around the empty bar. Most of the barbacks and tenders where in the back of the house right now. "We could always take the southern route, and travel through the Waterglades. We could cause a diversion by the base, and then surprise Sek'Thelia's guards on the way back up, and then make a break for it." Traulinosth looked around for heads in agreement. The table with the other Resistance members nodded. "It would take a lot of time, and our coordination would have to be perfect," replied Traveanduri, considering the option. "What about you, newcomers," referring to Leviticus and Ryu, "any suggestions?" |
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| Jeff | Sep 5 2007, 05:22 AM Post #80 |
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"Well, I think I can handle any instructions you give me to the letter. And you, master Huareleon," he gestured as appropriate. "I gave you my word my real name would come out when we met with Mistress Traveanduri. Curious how you mistakenly called me Ryu, when it is indeed my birthname." Ryu knew there had to be a deeper explanation as to how his real name was known, but for now his face only showed a young monk accepting an odd coincidence. |
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| TFE Magnus | Sep 6 2007, 02:47 PM Post #81 |
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Leviticus let out a loud chuckled as he gulped down his liquor and replied frankly to Traveanduri. "Goopa gapa doodoo poopoo, that's all I hear darling! Such queer names of elves I've never heard of or don't even care about. Sakatittit, Scalambabooboo, Huarelaconic...whatever!" He paused, winking at her. "I told you before, I don't care about the pretenses of this mission. Just point me to what you want killed or smashed through and I'll do it for you, I've got a few pints in me and I wouldn't mind some action. If you want something dead, it's done. Your charm alone could move my knives anyplace you wished them to." Leviticus chuckled, shouting rudely for another drink as he unhooked his many knives and began to fiddle and play with them while laughing and boasting to Talon. |
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| Jeff | Sep 7 2007, 05:29 AM Post #82 |
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"Actually, I have a confession," Ryu chimmed in. "The tarantar dragged me above ground into sight. I believe Sek'Thelia's guards had quite the opportunity to see me, and therefore it would be unwise to carry me around with you. That is, until I can establish a disguise...." Haha. Shouldn't be too hard, for Ryu the Hidden Dragon. |
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| Siberkil | Sep 7 2007, 06:18 AM Post #83 |
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Huareleon whispered to Traveanduri. "Where did you find this one?" Traveanduri seemed a little upset at this point, showing her shame by rolling her eyes. "I kind of stumbled into him earlier when... when..." Although upset for the moment, a sudden urge to cry overcame her. Her mind was filled with the vision of Gaeddeon being slain by Sek'Thelia through the bars of the Scalamb. "Travi, are you okay," asked Traulinosth, suddenly aware of a brooding emotional conflict within the young sky elf. She had to turn her head away from the group for a second as she quickly wiped a tear that had escaped. "...Gaeddeon is dead. Sek'Thelia killed him." A hushed roar danced between the Resistance members. Shanave's brother, dead? How would he take to such words? What kind of reaction would he have when he found his younger brother slain by the very man he seeked to take out of power? "My dear Traveanduri, I'm so sorry to hear. He was a good man with good intentions. How did it happen?" Traveanduri cleared her eyes finally, and responded to Traulinosth's question. "I guess Sek'Thelia's guard caught him. He was trying to... he was trying to assassinate Sek'Thelia. That bastard made an example of him to the residents today." She quickly sniffled, and wiped her face with a small cloth. "His death must not go unavenged. We will save Ferashane, and return to the Resistance's base." Huareleon went to Traveanduri's side and put his hand on her shoulder. "We must not grieve now, young maiden. We must go and retrieve our second. And as for you sir Ryu..." Huareleon stepped over to the monk, and started to whisper words of an ancient high elf enchantment. Others covered his skill as Huareleon cast the spell, and the monk soon took the form of a young sky elf that looked much similar to his own appearance, save a set of wings that he could not feel, and ears that were not his own. His clothing also took on that of a citizen of Ardenvaal. "How does it feel to be a sky elf, young Ryu?" Huareleon then closed his eyes, and whispered something only to himself, something that took to the winds of magic, something that somebody in a far away land would hear. He is promising... and truly a leader. Ryu will complete his task. During the enchantment, Yuri had told Leviticus, "You best watch your tongue, boy. I don't much like you, and your attitude will get us all in trouble." |
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| TFE Magnus | Sep 7 2007, 06:24 AM Post #84 |
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Leviticus had meanwhile laughed at Yuri's face. "I don't know who you are, but no one calls me boy unless they're asking for a knife in their throat. I'll just assume you made a mistake. See, I don't care enough about you to even give you the compliment of disliking you. Let's keep it that way for your own good." Leviticus's tone seemed suddenly dark and laconic, his eyes glimmering with a flash of unmistakable violence, the drunken words and friendly laughter from before disappearing suddenly. He then turned back to his liquor, ignoring the others for the time being as he continued to drink. |
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| Siberkil | Sep 7 2007, 07:02 AM Post #85 |
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Talon, the small little faerie dragon on Leviticus's shoulder, suddenly unlatched itself and started to buzz around him. "SQUEEE RAWK? RAWWWWWWWK?" Why are you being so mean, Leviticus? He speaks truth. |
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| TFE Magnus | Sep 7 2007, 07:29 AM Post #86 |
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Leviticus swatted dismissively at the creature, sneering as he gulped down more liquor. "Truth? What does this lot know about truth? All they know of are enchantments and cliched political foolishness and dissent." Danger Rating: ![]() |
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| Siberkil | Sep 7 2007, 07:36 AM Post #87 |
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Traulinosth, now displeased with the quickly aggravating Leviticus, spoke up. "You speak as if we don't know anything beyond our magicks and our quarrel, yet you are one of us! Half breed or pure-blooded, this is also your home. This is your free home. What happens if you turn the wrong cheek out there? cross the wrong man? You end up like Ferashane! For somebody that Traveanduri trusts, your sharp tongue and blasphemous assault of what we are fighting for is downright pretentious! I came here because Traveanduri asked us to help her, yet all I find is a snivelling, idiotic, half-breed drunk!" Traulinosth stood up, and the small ruckus alerted the attention of the owners of the establishment. One of them came out from the back, and spoke to the table. "Hey! Whatsa matta with you? Keep it down unless you want to have the guards swarming this place! Make one more outburst and I'll throw the lot of ya out! Ya here?" |
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| TFE Magnus | Sep 7 2007, 08:05 AM Post #88 |
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Leviticus stared coolly at Traulinosth, having waited calmly through his tirade and the owner's speech before slowly replying in a menacing tone that was calm and quiet but seemed tangible in its dangerous venom. "I see...I will remember those foolish attempts at insults. When the time comes, and your back is to me, you had better remember as well." Leviticus chuckled, drinking a bit more and then spinning his eyes back to stare imperiously at Traulinosth. "Now keep your wagging tongue silent, old fool, or you'll attract more attention. Or maybe this 'sniveling, idiotic, half-breed drunk''ll stick a knife in your throat. I'm far too deep for you to be able to make an enemy out of me. It'd be the death of you." He sneered, giving Traulinosth a capricious wink and going back silently to his drink. Certainly this was a drastically different side to the oblivious drunk Leviticus one was naturally used to. Danger Rating
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| Jeff | Sep 8 2007, 09:20 AM Post #89 |
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During this whole time, Ryu was observing his new, temporary body, completely astonished, both in his act and in reality. He could manipulate his own face with spiritual energy, but he could not change species altogether. Coming out of his stupor just in time, he heard the change in Leviticus's tone. That is not the tone of a drunk man, no matter how coinicental it may be.... So it seems I'm not alone in harboring secrets against these elves.... That may be useful. "Please, please, we must not fight amongst ourselves. It prevents clarity of thought, something we may need to pick a convincing new name for myself." |
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| Siberkil | Sep 8 2007, 11:10 AM Post #90 |
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Yuri seemed more than aggrieved by the escalating situation, but nodded towards Ryu. "Yes, why don't we change the-" "No. This is very important," Traulinosth retorted, sitting down. Unfortunately for Leviticus, his remark had earned more than just one pair of eyes on him now. Whispers started to pass amongst the other members of the Resistance members, and an eerie feeling of being watched suddenly occured to him. Traulinosth believed his outburst was in vain, but the situation was far from over. "You dare cross me? You dare cross anybody in here? And then you threaten my life? Who do you think you are?" Traulinosth's own demeanor was that of rage, infuriating anger, if not something more complex. Traveanduri even chimed in now. "Both of you! Stop this! Leviticus! What is the matter with you? Can't you keep your mind set on anything but drinking? I had a promising feeling about you earlier, but it's quickly diminishing. You are making an ass of yourself, and upon that, you embarass our purpose by making a mockery of it! Do you care about anything but yourself?" |
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