[IC] In the Land of Heartstone

[catmint]

Ryu is silent, and craving deep inside seems to claw it's way up. Hunger takes a hold of Ryu, despite having just eaten. He leaps toward Samantha and the girl, which had sought refuge in the smaller section of the room. Ryu is quick. Quicker then he ever has been before. It was easy to catch them. A wild and savage grin spreads across his face, hand closing around the mother's neck. Ryu pays no attention to the little girl, shoving her aside and out of Samantha's arms. Everything seemed distant, hearing only the pounding of his pulse. Ryu is barely aware of his actions as he tears into Samantha. He feels an intoxicating thrill, which only grows as he nears his next meal. The vision of the oni mask is seared into his mind, the clearest thing he could think of in that moment. Ryu isn't aware of the pounding footsteps that near the tavern's room.

[thewizardguy]

jorthon said
Raphion tried to step back some but he could move his feet he pulled out his knife then said "I don't know what your doing but whatever it is I won't go down easily." Raphion raised he hand and aimed it at the women then focused his energy ready to use his magic at any time.

The woman smiles, as she slides forward, her eyes drawing ever closer. You feel your skin crawling, and you find your arms have similarly stiffened, freezing you in place. "What a brave man you are, to challenge me......" She slowly reaches upwards towards your forehead, and as her finger approaches, your skin becomes increasingly hot and painful, as if she were made of fire.

[NoahFire]

Angel goes Into town, she senced the presece of a evil being. She doesnt know exactly where shes going, shes simply going to where she senced the evil being. She pulls her hood up. She walks a bit faster as she gets closer to the beings location.

[Laggia]

thewizardguy said
The lead orc stood forward, recovering from his surprise, smiling. He looks at you and smiles. "I have been looking a long time for that axe. Honor to you, Wielder. But it seems I will have to take it from you." He moves forward, his friends moving back to form a ring around you and the other orc. Shrugging off a cloak, a rippling set of muscles is revealed, as well as a set of Dragon Scale Mail. His face is scarred, and his cloak was covered in skulls. Some Orcs take the skulls of those they defeat in duels, and there were more than twenty there. He drew two axes, each masterfully crafted and balanced, before dropping into a combat stance. "I am Dunmur, of the Black Rock Clan. May victory go to the strongest, Wielder."

(( Epic battle music ))

Bazgulub just stood there in his Heavry Spiked mail armor, Hearing what seem like the leader of the orc band here had to say " Honor to you too my kin (His voice) Bazgulub raised the mighty axe of Morgathar in one hand. Showing his strenght. Bazgulub Smiles under his Helment, finally getting a worthy foe to show himself that he is worthy of Morgathar. He just stood there thinking every little detail over and over again Until he stood again in his battle state. Beginging to start praying to the gods " By the axe of Thau'luk The Besserker, i pray to you. To guide my axe to victory. I pray to Shala the reckless. I pray to Zha'kazug the bloodthirsty. Aid me in this battle and hear my prayer and accept my offering. Because you will be hailed tonight mighty gods Lok'Tar Ogar! " Bazgulub Started slowly walking towards the leader orc and slowly increesing the speed until he was runing with the axe in both his hands. Nearing the orc leader Bazgulub began to spin in a circle as he jumped a little in the air with his heary armor but with that on he didn't jump high but enough for him to get enough spining to have spined around himself with Morgathar Sharp sharp edge, now heading towards the orc leaders torso * Morgathar Give me strenght to defeat then *

[jorthon]

Raphion relax slightly he couldn't move his arms anymore. He closed his eyes and slowly breathed in then out. He opened his eyes then said "Alright what do you want? I doubt that you would appear to me with out something in mind." Raphion stayed calm he knew that he most likely safe as long as he was needed. Plus if he truly needed to get away he could use his magic.

[thewizardguy]

The aura seems to be coming from an odd house. It's a normal, ramshackle house, and you can see a small elven child playing in the garden. However, this is definitely the source of the aura. You feel an odd compulsion to enter the house, as if something from within is calling to you, whispering your name on the wind. The presence is unlike anything you've felt before. Perhaps the only one that would be comparable was your father, when he was in a fit of rage, and called upon his full powers. However, anything able to generate such a presence would be able to hide it with the same ease. Whatever was in that house knew you were here. And they wanted you to come meet them.

[NoahFire]

thewizardguy said
The aura seems to be coming from an odd house. It's a normal, ramshackle house, and you can see a small elven child playing in the garden. However, this is definitely the source of the aura. You feel an odd compulsion to enter the house, as if something from within is calling to you, whispering your name on the wind. The presence is unlike anything you've felt before. Perhaps the only one that would be comparable was your father, when he was in a fit of rage, and called upon his full powers. However, anything able to generate such a presence would be able to hide it with the same ease. Whatever was in that house knew you were here. And they wanted you to come meet them.

Angel sighs as she walks up to the door and knocks on it. "Hello?" She asks keeping her hood up. Angel sticks her hands in her pockets and whistles a bit quietly as she waits for someone to answer the door.

[thewizardguy]

catmint said
Ryu is silent, and craving deep inside seems to claw it's way up. Hunger takes a hold of Ryu, despite having just eaten. He leaps toward Samantha and the girl, which had sought refuge in the smaller section of the room. Ryu is quick. Quicker then he ever has been before. It was easy to catch them. A wild and savage grin spreads across his face, hand closing around the mother's neck. Ryu pays no attention to the little girl, shoving her aside and out of Samantha's arms. Everything seemed distant, hearing only the pounding of his pulse. Ryu is barely aware of his actions as he tears into Samantha. He feels an intoxicating thrill, which only grows as he nears his next meal. The vision of the oni mask is seared into his mind, the clearest thing he could think of in that moment. Ryu isn't aware of the pounding footsteps that near the tavern's room.

Samantha is rapidly torn apart, as two elves break into the room. They're frozen in place by shock, but more people are soon pouring into the room. There are soldiers, who rush at you, drawing weapons, as the child sits in the corner, weeping and screaming inconsistently. However, the rush of the moment is ending. And, oddly enough, as you see the men with swords charge you, you find your normal self slowly resurfacing.

[thewizardguy]

Laggia said
(( )) Bazgulub just stood there in his Heavry Spiked mail armor, Hearing what seem like the leader of the orc band here had to say " (His voice) Bazgulub raised the mighty axe of Morgathar in one hand. Showing his strenght. Bazgulub Smiles under his Helment, finally getting a worthy foe to show himself that he is worthy of Morgathar. He just stood there thinking every little detail over and over again Until he stood again in his battle state. Beginging to start praying to the gods " By the axe of Thau'luk The Besserker, i pray to you. To guide my axe to victory. I pray to Shala the reckless. I pray to Zha'kazug the bloodthirsty. Aid me in this battle and hear my prayer and accept my offering. Because you will be hailed tonight mighty gods Lok'Tar Ogar! " Bazgulub Started slowly walking towards the leader orc and slowly increesing the speed until he was runing with the axe in both his hands. Nearing the orc leader Bazgulub began to spin in a circle as he jumped a little in the air with his heary armor but with that on he didn't jump high but enough for him to get enough spining to have spined around himself with Morgathar Sharp sharp edge, now heading towards the orc leaders torso * Morgathar Give me strenght to defeat then *

Dunmur drops down low, reaching out with both axes and hooking them around your ankles. With a single pull you're thrown onto your back, the blades stopped by your armored boots. He then quickly dashes forward once more, using the fall to his advantage as he seeks to get in close, where you can't swing Morgathar effectively, using his weight to press his own axes towards your neck.

[thewizardguy]

jorthon said
Raphion relax slightly he couldn't move his arms anymore. He closed his eyes and slowly breathed in then out. He opened his eyes then said "Alright what do you want? I doubt that you would appear to me with out something in mind." Raphion stayed calm he knew that he most likely safe as long as he was needed. Plus if he truly needed to get away he could use his magic.

"Want? My dear, I want you to kill the demon that has slain your friend. You will seek revenge, and face many demons along the way. And in the end, you'll be the hero who saves everyone, I'm sure." The woman smiles, as she touches your forehead. Pain surges through you, and in your mind's eye, you can practically see her finger being impringted upon your skin, marking you for the rest of your days. You feel, for a moment, like a child, and you realize you weren't speaking to a spirit, or a witch. For a moment, you see something greater than you could ever have imagined. Had you been capable of it, you would have burst out in tears, as you see the most beautiful and most ugly thing you have ever seen. Happiness and sadness. Hope and despair. Life, embodied.

[FoxFireOfDawn]

Xerxes sighs, before shuffling back a bit and staying a bit further away to the house. He would follow in if someone replied to the girls knocking on the door, but for now he prefered to hang back, even if he was tempted to run in and find out what was so dark about this house. But he still knew manners, so he wouldn't dare do that.

[jorthon]

thewizardguy said
"Want? My dear, I want you to kill the demon that has slain your friend. You will seek revenge, and face many demons along the way. And in the end, you'll be the hero who saves everyone, I'm sure." The woman smiles, as she touches your forehead. Pain surges through you, and in your mind's eye, you can practically see her finger being impringted upon your skin, marking you for the rest of your days. You feel, for a moment, like a child, and you realize you weren't speaking to a spirit, or a witch. For a moment, you see something greater than you could ever have imagined. Had you been capable of it, you would have burst out in tears, as you see the most beautiful and most ugly thing you have ever seen. Happiness and sadness. Hope and despair. Life, embodied.

Raphion felt the pain spread through his body. He was amazed by what he was seeing. He didn't want it to end but he knew it had too. He closed his eyes then breathed out. He opened his eyes again and asked "Why are you telling and showing me this? Am I that important that you need to tell me this?"

[catmint]

thewizardguy said
Samantha is rapidly torn apart, as two elves break into the room. They're frozen in place by shock, but more people are soon pouring into the room. There are soldiers, who rush at you, drawing weapons, as the child sits in the corner, weeping and screaming inconsistently. However, the rush of the moment is ending. And, oddly enough, as you see the men with swords charge you, you find your normal self slowly resurfacing.

It takes a moment for Ryu to realize what he is doing. The taste of blood and organs still fresh on his tongue. Ryu is frozen, expression turning to horror. But the moment is broken by the soldiers rushing in to take his life. He stumbles back, barely avoiding the swing of sword that was aimed at his head. Ryu growls to hide his panic, eyes searching for a way out. He spots the window just as he avoids another swing. The guards are angry and the elves are no longer frozen in place. Ryu lunges for the window, feeling sharp pains of broken glass as he tumbles through. Ryu shifts his shape to a snow white fox before he hits the ground.

[thewizardguy]

NoahFire said
Angel sighs as she walks up to the door and knocks on it. "Hello?" She asks keeping her hood up. Angel sticks her hands in her pockets and whistles a bit quietly as she waits for someone to answer the door.

The door opens briefly, and a presence is felt. In front of you is a wall of absolute blackness. Then, for a moment, you're wreathed in a halo of shadows. A massive spindly grey arm reaches out, grabbing you, the clawed fingers closing around your torso. Before you can so much as protest, you find yourself dragged through the black barrier, coldness seeping into you. And when, finally, you open your eyes, you're sitting on a massive chess board. Above you looms the Chessmaster, his many arms moving various pieces across the very board you occupy. His massive masked face turns to you, the two eye-slits growing a steady red. "My little rebel Angel. It seems you've found your way back to me. And it's just in time, as well."

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Xerxes sees the girl dragged away, and senses a flow of darkness. It's intoxicating, like drowning in liquor. You feel dark magic course through you. You had thought the being within had been revealing it's presence purposefully. However, it is hiding what it can. Within that house sits a God, it's power overflowing into the land. It is not often that the Gods come down to Earth, however, when they do, they are sure to commence in some plan to outdo their rivals.

[thewizardguy]

jorthon said
Raphion felt the pain spread through his body. He was amazed by what he was seeing. He didn't want it to end but he knew it had too. He closed his eyes then breathed out. He opened his eyes again and asked "Why are you telling and showing me this? Am I that important that you need to tell me this?"

As you open your eyes, you find the woman gone. You're stuck to a tree, groaning in pain, and covered in roses. A large dragon is looking at you curiously, and you realize you must have been unconscious for quite some time.

[thewizardguy]

catmint said
It takes a moment for Ryu to realize what he is doing. The taste of blood and organs still fresh on his tongue. Ryu is frozen, expression turning to horror. But the moment is broken by the soldiers rushing in to take his life. He stumbles back, barely avoiding the swing of sword that was aimed at his head. Ryu growls to hide his panic, eyes searching for a way out. He spots the window just as he avoids another swing. The guards are angry and the elves are no longer frozen in place. Ryu lunges for the window, feeling sharp pains of broken glass as he tumbles through. Ryu shifts his shape to a snow white fox before he hits the ground.

You're chased by yelling elves, holding torches and rakes, to the edge of the forest. There, inexplicabbly, the crowd dissipates, as the ground trembles and a horde of forest creatures descends upon them. They scream in pain and fear, and as you run, the sound of crunching bone follows you far.

[NoahFire]

thewizardguy said
The door opens briefly, and a presence is felt. In front of you is a wall of absolute blackness. Then, for a moment, you're wreathed in a halo of shadows. A massive spindly grey arm reaches out, grabbing you, the clawed fingers closing around your torso. Before you can so much as protest, you find yourself dragged through the black barrier, coldness seeping into you. And when, finally, you open your eyes, you're sitting on a massive chess board. Above you looms the Chessmaster, his many arms moving various pieces across the very board you occupy. His massive masked face turns to you, the two eye-slits growing a steady red. "My little rebel Angel. It seems you've found your way back to me. And it's just in time, as well."Xerxes sees the girl dragged away, and senses a flow of darkness. It's intoxicating, like drowning in liquor. You feel dark magic course through you. You had thought the being within had been revealing it's presence purposefully. However, it is hiding what it can. Within that house sits a God, it's power overflowing into the land. It is not often that the Gods come down to Earth, however, when they do, they are sure to commence in some plan to outdo their rivals.

Angel gulps "Uhoh.... Chessmaster... what do you want?! Im not helping you hurt people... what do you want from me?!" Angel asks as she pulls her hood down. She growls angirly.

[FoxFireOfDawn]

"Well, what do we have here..." Xerxes mumbles before smirking and slowly walking towards the entrance to the house. He knew well enough what he was getting into, but to him, it didn't matter anymore. After all, every life needs a dash of pepper, right? Xerxes chuckled to himself, before peering inside unconsciously. However, what he didn't notice was that he was slightly red from the flow of darkness he had felt.

[SomeoneSomewere]

As he flew, he spotted the strange sight from above the trees, and finding this interesting, he landed, squeezing his way through the tree tops. When he arrived, he didn't spot anyone, just the male that was against the tree, with roses covering his body. He watched the male with curiousity in his eyes. Obviously an elf, but what kind of elf? Alliance, or resistance? And what was that smell? He moved closer to him, his nostrils flared, trying to identify the smell that was with the smell of roses and blood.

[catmint]

thewizardguy said
You're chased by yelling elves, holding torches and rakes, to the edge of the forest. There, inexplicabbly, the crowd dissipates, as the ground trembles and a horde of forest creatures descends upon them. They scream in pain and fear, and as you run, the sound of crunching bone follows you far.

Ryu is gasping for air as he finally slows to a stop. Sounds and images of death echo through his mind, and no matter what he couldn't seem to shake it. He tries to make sense of what just happened, but he still feels bewildered. Ryu's paws find the roots of an old tree, and sits back on his haunches. Ryu shakes, trying to regain his bearings. He seems to be safe for now, but he knows that Ryu can't sit around. Ryu stands back up, and races further into the forest, running from the horrors behind. Ryu runs for as long as he can, and only slows when he hears sounds of other beings.