[IC] In the Land of Heartstone

[SomeoneSomewere]

Favnir was just about to lift off when a second elf appeared, wearing the green armor of the resistance. He turned to face him and said, in the classic resistance language," hello. Do you require anything. He assumed that the elf was searching for him, because Raphion wasn't part of the resistance.

[thewizardguy]

FoxFireOfDawn said
Xerxes follows the made command, lowering his head slightly as he walks towards the door before entering, not knowing what will become of him in the slightest.

Within, he finds a massive being. Towering above him, with the skull of a deer as a mask, eyes glowing devilishly red. The God wears a long ragged grey cloak, and from under it come many bony, spiked pale arms, manipulating pieces on a chess board that extends beyond the horizon. However, even as the many arms bustle to work, the head turns to you, and you feel it's gaze, like being caught in teh spotlight of a car. A blackness is in the room, and not a physical one. You can feel it inside of you, burning and yet freezing, the simple aura of a God. "Ah, Xerxes. I have been waiting for you."

[jorthon]

Raphion took of his blindfold then turned to face the figure Favnir was talking to. He waved hi then said in the normal resistance speak "Hi, I'm Raphion nice to meet you."

[NoahFire]

thewizardguy said
A shadow with no owner seems to scurry into a dark corner of the cabin inexplicably, but for the rest, everything seems to be normal. It's an old elven house, fallen into disrepair. Outside, you can hear a child playing. There's nothing but traces left of the presence that had been here but moments ago.

Angel looks puzzled "What was with that shadow?..." She asks herself confused. She shakes her head and heads outside "Hello?" She asks.

[Laggia]

thewizardguy said
Your foot finds solid purchase against the rough scales of Dunmur's armor, and he's flung backwards, his ribs saved only by the very same armor. He gives you no time to retrieve Morgathar, however, as he immediately kicks at your side, and kicks the axe away from you, positioning himself in between you and your weapon. "Let us see how well you fight without Morgathar by your side!" Dunmur smiles, twirling his axes, ready for anything.

Bazgulub Smiled mentaly as he shun off the kick in the side as the armor soildly covered the sides. Bazgulub then stood with his spining himself up and stood in a battle ready stand again with his brutal fists formed " Lets see who will go to Thau'luk tonight " Waiting in the stand for the orc to attack first

[catmint]

thewizardguy said
Ryu finds his feet guiding him in a certain way, above others. Instinct seems to drive you there, regardless of feeble-minded resistance. However, soon enough, you walk into a clearing, where a dragon is speaking to an elf who's stuck in a rosebush, pinned to a tree. However, the oddities have not yet ceased. You find that, for whatever odd reason, your clothes have transformed into green elven armor, a mark of the resistance. In your bag, which now looks a lot more elegant, there is a letter, which you know instinctively is addressed to the elf. Furthermore, you can feel the points of your ears......

Ryu tries not to question his whereabouts, he knows it will only put further strain on his mind. It becomes clearer and clearer with the change of attire and physical appearance that he is being driven by a will that is not his own. Ryu stops a few steps aware from the dragon and the elf, staring at them with a blank expression. He didn't know what to make of them, but decided to play it off as if he knew what he was doing. Ryu only mumbles a barely audible greeting to them and takes a step towards the elf. Ryu takes out the letter, holding up it up to the elf. Ryu does not acknowledge the dragon out of fear it would recognize how anxious Ryu was.

[FoxFireOfDawn]

thewizardguy said
Within, he finds a massive being. Towering above him, with the skull of a deer as a mask, eyes glowing devilishly red. The God wears a long ragged grey cloak, and from under it come many bony, spiked pale arms, manipulating pieces on a chess board that extends beyond the horizon. However, even as the many arms bustle to work, the head turns to you, and you feel it's gaze, like being caught in teh spotlight of a car. A blackness is in the room, and not a physical one. You can feel it inside of you, burning and yet freezing, the simple aura of a God. "Ah, Xerxes. I have been waiting for you."

"Sorry...to keep you waiting..?" Xerxes says, the end seeming more like a question than a statement. He fidgets slightly, not used to the feeling of being watched by a God. At this point, he was sure he would have to watch his words. His body was tense, mostly out of defense and a bit of sudden fear.

[jorthon]

Raphion grabbed the letter confused about what it was. He looked at the new elf then asked "What is this?" He wasn't sure if he should open it yet so he didn't. Raphion looked at the elf waiting for the response.

[thewizardguy]

NoahFire said
Angel looks puzzled "What was with that shadow?..." She asks herself confused. She shakes her head and heads outside "Hello?" She asks.

You find yourself standing outside the house you'd just entered. You'd never even moved.

[thewizardguy]

Laggia said
Bazgulub Smiled mentaly as he shun off the kick in the side as the armor soildly covered the sides. Bazgulub then stood with his spining himself up and stood in a battle ready stand again with his brutal fists formed " Lets see who will go to Thau'luk tonight " Waiting in the stand for the orc to attack first

Dunmur smiled. "It shall be the one who brings fists to an axe fight." He spins the axes, then moves in rapidly, swinging consecutive strikes at your arms. He stays back, keeping out of the range of your fists, giving you almost no chance to counterattack. You know that if you drop your guard, he might get a shot in on your face, and that would be the end of you.

[thewizardguy]

FoxFireOfDawn said
"Sorry...to keep you waiting..?" Xerxes says, the end seeming more like a question than a statement. He fidgets slightly, not used to the feeling of being watched by a God. At this point, he was sure he would have to watch his words. His body was tense, mostly out of defense and a bit of sudden fear.

The Chessmaster almost absentmindedly reaches down with one of his hands, and you feel a burning. A black mark appears on your forehead, an odd rune which you can see even in your minds eye as it burns at your soul. Then, darkness. "I'm sure you'll find some way to rationalize this one day, mortal. Simply know that you will defeat your father if you do not allow yourself to be distracted." Then you awaken in a small cabin, where the Susuwatari happily come to greet you.

[FoxFireOfDawn]

thewizardguy said
The Chessmaster almost absentmindedly reaches down with one of his hands, and you feel a burning. A black mark appears on your forehead, an odd rune which you can see even in your minds eye as it burns at your soul. Then, darkness. "I'm sure you'll find some way to rationalize this one day, mortal. Simply know that you will defeat your father if you do not allow yourself to be distracted." Then you awaken in a small cabin, where the Susuwatari happily come to greet you.

Xerxes blinks twice before looking around at his surroundings. He raises a hand to his forehead, tracing the mark over and over again before sighing. He lightly pats a nearby Susuwatari on it's head. He starts to wonder what everything up until now had meant. Especially the odd rune.

[NoahFire]

thewizardguy said
You find yourself standing outside the house you'd just entered. You'd never even moved.

"Okay... thats weird..." Angel says and scratches the back of her head. She pulls her hood up and starts headin out of the town.

[thewizardguy]

NoahFire said
"Okay... thats weird..." Angel says and scratches the back of her head. She pulls her hood up and starts headin out of the town.

You find a fight going on between two orcs, one of which is using two axes, the other of which is relying simply on his heavily armored fists. By the side lies a large axe. While not particularly ornate, you can instantly sense it holds great power, and it seems to almost call for you.

[NoahFire]

thewizardguy said
You find a fight going on between two orcs, one of which is using two axes, the other of which is relying simply on his heavily armored fists. By the side lies a large axe. While not particularly ornate, you can instantly sense it holds great power, and it seems to almost call for you.

I walk over and touch the axe with my shoe, tryin to figure out if I should grab it or not touch it.

[catmint]

Ryu puts on a reassuring smile to hide his confusion. The elf and the dragon spoke in tongue that was foreign to him, but strangely enough he understood them. "It's for you." Ryu replied in the same language. He turned to the dragon, now feeling confident enough to face him. "I do not need anything but someplace safe." Ryu saidn honestly to the large dragon.

[thewizardguy]

NoahFire said
I walk over and touch the axe with my shoe, tryin to figure out if I should grab it or not touch it.

It sends shivers going through you. It radiates strength, power, and an odd feeling of obligation. It feels like the kind of weapon that could split mountains.

[jorthon]

Raphion sighed thinking'Not really what I wanted to know.' He looked at the letter in his hand wondering what could be on it. Raphion thought for a few seconds then decided he didn't have a clue what it was about. He then opened the letter and read it.

[NoahFire]

thewizardguy said
It sends shivers going through you. It radiates strength, power, and an odd feeling of obligation. It feels like the kind of weapon that could split mountains.

I move away from it a bit "Ugh... I have the feelin this things gonna cause trouble.." I say and pick it up.

[thewizardguy]

The letter is written in red ink, if it's ink at all.
"Dear Raphion,
I regretfully inform you that your friend and his wife have been slaughtered this morning. You no longer have any ties to the Alliance, and they shall no longer attempt to cause you to remain within the Alliance. Furthermore, in order to hide the specifics of the assassination, half the townfolk have also been slaughtered, which should allow you to remain safe here. Good luck with your little resistance!
- Ryu"