[IC] Magic RP (Open to new players)

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Nyx smiled, and hugged her brother, glad for him. "You'll be a good father" She said brightly, "If you don't get yourself killed here." She said jokingly, tapping the sword, "I remember a lot of cursing and struggling with that, when you sparred with Railing" Tran rolled her eyes, and said "He was nearly four years old then me, Nyx" Nyx just laughed, looking over to Vespion and Tala, hoping that Tala was indeed alright. ------- Jammy thought for a moment, then shrugged "I was...a quite young dracon. I was the youngest of several siblings, and lived in a small village. I was expected to do what I was told, and to follow my mother in her trade" She said. ------- "it can be messy, but some clients liked having different coloured clothes" Sasha said, rising and stretching ------ Hermia listened to the note, and smiled "Well, that's one step to learning to read the music then, right?" She said brightly

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"Yeah, I'm sure you will be. And don't worry, I will back you up. Just watch out for the constructs" Larek told Tran. "Constructs? Hmm. We suspected as much" Vespion mused. "Do you know what this place is? All I know is that it is a ruin" Tala replied. She knew a bit than that, but she wanted to hear what Vespion wanted to say. "Yes. This temple was build by the predecessors of my current order" he replied. "Say again? This ruin used to be like your great temple?" "I wouldn't quite say that. Think of it as a sort of early attempt at a center of worship for all the gods, which turned into a burial site, and a nexus of magical experimentation. The latter eventually got out of hand and so this temple was abandoned in the distant past." ---------------------------- "And your mother was a healer like you?" Orna inquired, curious. ---------------------------- Soon they were done shearing the sheep. "I'd like to practice some swordplay when the wool is put away. You are free to watch me, and I can show you some tips on self-defense if you want." ---------------------------- "Yup. One more step on the way to it" Veax replied.

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"Go for the head" Nyx said, "Apparently the gems that control them are in there" She told Tran, bow and arrow knocked loosely in one hand, she listened as Vespion and Tala talked, not particularly worried that it use to be a temple, but did worry about what the experiments were. ------ Jammy nodded. "She was, although she was more of a...well, self taught one. There was a lot of experimentation, as well as a lot of chance. while I learned from her, I found it better...learning in the city. When I met Mahz, I was well on the way to being better then I was, and his own experiences helped me" Jammy said, "Most of my family is in more rural areas, and at times, I do miss them. Mahz helps that, as well as knowing my children are happy" ------ "Alright" Sasha said, rising when they were finished and stretched, "Sounds good" She said, with a smile ----- "I imagine it will just be a lot of trail and error, learning which notes and sounds and lengths" Hermia said

[Aristocles]

"So... just what were these magical experiments?" Larek asked, a bit nervous that they were enough to make the priests abandon such a large temple complex. Vespion let out a brief roar, not wanting to recall it but acceding to Larek's query anyway. "We were trying to breathe life into that which was never alive. These constructs were the fruit of our labor." Tala turned to Nyx. "I might be able to cast a few spells, but when this is over, I'll need to rest for a while. Can I stay with you and Larek for a day or two?" --------------------- "Well, that's interesting. Most of my family also lives in the countryside" Orna remarked. "I guess you liked Marx from the first time you met him?" -------------------- They put away the wool and Kos went to get his sword. It was a greatsword, much like the on Adykon used. Very similar. In fact, Kos had even gone to get it from the same place his father's sword was first made. He truly admired and emulated him. He went over to a small clearing near their farm, on a patch of hard ground, and prepared to do some exercises with his sword. He saw that Sasha was still with him. In an unusual move, he took off his shirt, keeping his long pants still firmly on. Feeling a bit like Larek, Kos nevertheless wanted to impress his wife. ------------------- "I am sure it will be" Veax replied, trying out some of the half and quarter notes.

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Nyx couldn't see why trying to turn someone that had never been alive was a smart idea. But she didn't question it, looking to Tala and smiling, "sure. I don't see a problem with that. I think it would be a good idea for you to stay and rest" she said ----- Jammy nodded, and smiled, "I did. Sometimes you aren't aware how much life can change in a single moment. Until it does. Marx was one of those moments for me. I never expected to find someone and then...there he was" she laughed softly ---- Sasha settled back to watch Kos, and smiled as he took of his shirt. She was fooled by the move, but was more then glad to sit back and watch Kos shirtless. ---- Hermia had no idea if the sounds were what they were meant to be, but they sounded good to her. "Sounds good, so far" she said

[Aristocles]

"Now, we have to keep going, let's go down the stairs. Come on, Tran" Vespion said "With all due respect, no one put you in charge" Larek replied. "We were here before you showed up. "And I'd like to go upstairs." "If you did that, you'd run into an entire hall of constructs. I know the layout of this place because my order kept the floor plans. In short, I know what I am doing, you just stumbled into this place, young one." "Come on boys, please don't argue! I brought them here. If anything, it is on me, not Larek" Tala told them. -------------------------- "I suppose its meant to be sometimes" Orna replied. "I was wondering... do you like to do meditation? I know that's a rather random thing to ask, but I used to enjoy doing with my sisters, sitting on a little cushion. I still do it alone in my spare time, but it isn't the same. I'm not sure why." ------------------------- Kos turned to the air near him and began taking a few swings, soon getting into a regular pattern of swipes, chops, and stabs. He felt a bit funny at first, but he got used to it soon. ------------------------- "I suppose that's all that matters, if we both like it" Veax explained.

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"Sometimes you can be so nice, and other times you can be kind of a jerk" NYx said musingly to Vespion. "If we go up, and what you say is true, then that means there hasn't been many people exploring up there. Which means a better chance of finding something new. Of course when was the last time you or any of your order here? Things could have changed. Some of the constructs we found were kind of battered" she said, trying to be reasonable. She gave a shrug "there must be some way of finding out where the constructs are. After all, what if some made their way downstairs? You could be walking into a hall of constructs down stairs" ----- "Meditation is a good way of relaxing" Jammy said "but it sounds like you didn't si much as enjoy the meditation, as you did the time with your sisters. It is a good bondage experience, and sometimes it's nice just being around family" Jammy said, "do you miss your siblings?" ---- Sasha watched, always amazed at how people could fight imaginary opponents. Did they imagine the moves and counter moves? Or was it more about going through the motions? She didn't know. "Have you thought about maybe doing something with your brothers, for training?" She asked after a while ---- "I've always liked your music" hermia said brightly, "it's always been good for me"

[Aristocles]

"It's the training at my temple, so sue me" Vespion replied. "I do what has to be done. Much better to come off as harsh sometimes if it means saving lives. They say it is better to rebuke someone into paradise than to flatter them into hell." "Yes, thanks for the sermon" Larek said, rolling his eyes. "Now, let's just get on with things." "As for your question, Nyx, the last time was a few years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the damage to the constructs was inflicted by them. There used to be many more, you see. The downstairs areas had many of the housing areas for the priests, a place unlikely to have many constructs." -------------------------- Orna laughed a bit at the "bondage" comment, but she knew what Jammy had meant by it. Nothing nasty. "I miss them, but I am happy to be finally living with my husband. A girl has to grow up eventually, you know. I'm also glad not to be under my parent's watch all the time. Don't get me wrong, I love my father and mother. Still, my father makes it very clear that he was in charge, and my mother always made sure we followed all the rules of keeping clean and safe. I think it was harder for my brothers to follow them than it was for me. Oh, and don't worry, I make sure Tran cleans his claws before entering the house." -------------------------- "I might do that, but I've trained with them plenty growing up. I usually beat them every time" Kos said, a grin on his snout. -------------------------- "Thanks, Hermy. It always make me glad to hear it" Veax replied.

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"Which doesn't mean that they aren't there now, just because its doubtful they were placed there before" Nyx pointed out, shrugging, "but lets go downstairs, and see" She still wanted to go upstairs, but figured this would save time and energy arguing. She shifted, knocking an arrow and holding the bow in her left hand, ready to pull the string with her right. While she could use the bow in both hands drawing wise, she preferred drawing it with her right hand.

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"It is important to have a clean place, with hatchlings and eggs in the house" Jammy pointed out. "But yes, males tend to forget that fact. tran always did use to forget to clean up." Jammy said, more in amusement then anything else. "I imagine he does try to remember, though for you"

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Sasha smiled, "I just don't see how you can train with imaginary opponents. Still. Maybe you could ask Railing. He might like having a good opponent"

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Hermia smiled, and said "If we had children, what would you play for them?"

[Aristocles]

"Alright, let's just go" Larek said, not wanting to argue either. At least they had a healer on their side now. Vespion led them downstairs, careful not to trip on his robes. ******* Orna gave a smile to Jammy. "Well, he knows that I won't mate with a male who doesn't clean up first." She paused for a moment "Okay, that's not quite true, but the impression helps encourage Tran to clean up, I guess." ******* "Hmm. Do you think he will mind if we pay him a visit?" Kos asked Sasha. ******* Veax thought about it for a moment. "Good question. Maybe something lighthearted and upbeat."

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Nyx sighed and followed, looking about as they walked, wary but also curious as to what was in this place. Still, the constructs had been hard to battle, at least the ones not battered. Tran looked around at the rubble of the construct, wondering how anything could work like that. He doubted he would every fully understand magic. So he just followed, figuring that was the best thing to do.

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Jammy laughed briefly, "I imagine he doesn't think like that, but rather that it makes things easier for you. I also imagine that he tries to work quickly, effectively and hard, in order to be able to spend more time with you"

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"I don't think he will mind" Sasha said, "And it would be nice to see him, and Prudence too" She said, with a smile

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Hermia smiled, "Sounds good" She said, brightly,

[Aristocles]

The five dracons arrived downstairs. Vespion looked around, carefully seeing if there were any constructs. Satisfied that this section was clear, he went over to a certain piece of ceramic pottery, interested in it for reasons Larek didn't quite get. "What is so interesting about an old pot?" "This 'old pot' is part of your history, Larek. It depicts a scene on the side of it, showing the creation of the first dracons. Look, you can see the cauldron the mages used, and the first of our kind rising from it." ------------------------------- "I'm sure he wants to spend time with me. I mean, he seems much happier when he gets home than when he goes off to the fields and the like. Still, I'm also certain he'd work hard anyway. Tran's always been good at what he does." ------------------------------- "Well, we still have that gate stone. It should be all charged, I think" Kos replied. "Shall we go now?" ------------------------------- Veax practiced a few more notes, and after a while, set it down. "I think that's enough of that for now. I'd like to relax. In fact, Hermy... if you don't mind, could you scratch my back? I'd be more than happy to return the favor."

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"Why would it be dictated on something like ceramic? That's what I've always wondered about things like that. Wouldn't it be better to have it as something like a painting? Something that can easily be repaired?" Myx said wonderingly, not expecting an answer. Just thinking outloud "Maybe that's why it's more important" tran said "because it's made of cermaic? ------ "Tran enjoys the farm work, and always has" Jammy said "he likes growing things, treating the fields right, and building things, and being able to own a farm, well, It's a dream he's had since he was a young dracon. He'd work harder on it, I imagine, wanting to provide for you" ------ Sasha nodded, rising from where she had been sitting "sure, if you want to" she said brightly ---- Hermia nodded, rising, she moved closer to Veax so she could scratch his back for him, doing so, quite happy to

[Aristocles]

"Oh, you mustn't think this pot is fragile" Vespion said, cavalierly picking it up and violently slamming it to the floor. If there was any damage to the pot, it didn't show. "Ceremonial vessels such as this one were enchanted to resist all sorts of damage. While it goes a bit beyond the scope of my assignment here, I imagine my temple would be quite happy to have such an old artifact like this back in their possession." Larek was impressed at the pot's durability. "I guess the enchantments also kept it fresh? Those colors look like they could have been painted yesterday." ---------------------- "Well, my father once said that farmers who own their land work harder than tenants or serfs, because they have a stake in their farms. Or at least a larger stake. It's something they can pass on to their families and have a bigger incentive to maintain. At least that's how he explained it" Orna said to Jammy. "But yeah, I'm sure Tran wants to provide for me too." ---------------------- Kos got the gate stone and gave it to Sasha and took her hand. He still had his sword strapped to his back. "Just will us to their house." ---------------------- Veax closed his eyes and arched his back as he let out a low roar of pleasure. "Ahh... that's good!"

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Nyx flinched as Vespion slammed the pot on the ground, and Tran moved as if to stop him, but as the pot didn't shatter, they relaxed slightly. The pot was impressive, but still. "Just because it's shatter proof doesn't mean you should do that!" Nyx exclaimed ---------- Jammy gave a shrug and said "Tran worked hard on his friends farm, because he wanted to help his friend, but also to help us. He was content in that life, and I wondered if he was ever going to settled down. And then he met you, and wanted more" ----------- Sasha nodded, familiar with how to work the gate stones by now, but she seemed to hesitate. She had only been to her brothers new home once, and didn't want to get it wrong. She imagined it in her mind, and then willed them there. ------- Hermia smiled, pleased she was able to ignite such pleasure in Veax, and glad that she was able to help him relax.

[Aristocles]

"I agree. That was too loud, you might have alerted more constructs" Larek told Vespion.

"Nonsense. They react to sight and movement, not to sound."

Larek sighed. "Well, at the very least, I'd appreciate it if you didn't do that. I think it bothered Nyx." Vespion thought about it for a moment. "You are right. My apologies, to both of you."

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"Well, he has me, and soon, he will have a lot more" Orna rubbed her belly, looking down at it. "I am so glad that the makers gave female dracons a light underside."

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The two of them appeared in front of a house. Kos smelled the nearby presence of a pair of dracons, but then realized he was still shirtless. Embarrassed, he considered asking to go back and get a shirt, but he didn't want to slow Sasha down or delay this family meeting.

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After a little while, the back scratch was done and Veax gave Hermia a big smile. "Thanks, my love. I feel much better. Anything I can do for you?"

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NYx just shook her head. It always amazed her at the carelessness of people. While she trusted the magic, what if it failed? Just because something was what you thought it was, didn't mean you had to Try it out as a demonstration. She sighed heavily. Maybe that was just her thinking.

"Well, you have your pot, is that all you need? We could probably explore some more" she said, looking to Larak and Tala

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Jammy smiled, and she nodded "it does have a lot of benefits" she agreed, "as it helps distinguish us from males, it does have the benefit of being soft, and palpable for the eggs we carry"

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Sasha looked over to kos, and surprised herself by giving a soft laugh, "I didn't notice the lack of a shirt. I'm sure Railing has a shirt you can borrow, unless you want to go back" she said, not wanting Kos to be uncomfortable. It was rare to see him embarrassed

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"I'm alright" hermia said to Veax with a smile, "I like being able to make you feel good"

[Aristocles]

"We are here for some papers, not this pot" Vespion explained.

"You mean, you're here for some papers" Larek said. "You and Tran. Nyx and I never agreed to anything."

"Please, just don't argue!" Tala pleaded.

Vespion sighed. "Look, you can follow Tran and I, or you can go off on your own. Just know that there is safety in numbers."

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"So, do you want to meditate or something?" Orna asked Jammy.

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"No, it-it's fine" Kos said, moving over to the door of the house. "Just... you might want to knock on the door. Alright, I want you to knock on the door." he admitted.

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Veax gave her a smile. "Well, thanks again. You really are good at that."

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Nyx sighed, and closed her eyes. Tran was an adept swordsman, but he had no experience. How could she let him go, alone with Vespion? What if something happened to him?

"Well. I guess it won't take long to find some papers" she said softly, shrugging, and smiled, nudging tran "after all, it would be nice to see if Tran actually learned anything fighting with Railing!"

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jammy nodded, "sure, if thats what you would like to do" She said "we have plenty of incense we can mediate with"

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Sasha smiled, and nodddd, going over to her eldest brothers door, and knocking. There was a quick "coming!" From a female voice, and then the sound of footsteps, followed by the door opening, to reveal Prudence. Who smiled as she saw them.

"Hi" Sasha said brightly, "we thought we would come in for a visit. Can we come in? Kos forgot his shirt, as he sparred. I hope that's okay, and if he could borrow one of Railing's shirts, that would be great!"

Prudence smiled, the pink skinned female stepped aside, "sure, come in! Railimg is just out back!" She gave Sasha a hug as she stepped inside

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"Well, it isn't exaclty a hard skill to master. Still, I like being able to do it, to make you feel good" Hermia said, "I just like being with you0

[Aristocles]

"I am actually not completely sure what these documents will look like, but I am confident I shall recognize them when I see them" Vespion admitted.

"So... what if they look like some normal scrolls or something?" Larek wondered.

Vespion sighed "I will read them to determine if they are what I am looking for."

Tala kept close, stumbling a bit from exhaustion. Larek immediately ran over to support his aunt, letting her lean on his strong shoulder.

"Thanks for being so understanding, Nyx" Tala replied.

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"Good. I suppose some of that stuff would help" Orna replied.

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Kos waved hello to Prudence. "Hi there. It's fine. I don't really need a shirt from your husband. I think they'd be too small on me in any event. I'm just grateful that you welcomed me and Sasha into your nice home."

He couldn't help but to compare Sasha and Prudence. Although he still thought Sasha to be the more beautiful of the two, most dracon males would have been very lucky to find a female like Prudence. He wondered if he was putting too much importance on looks, but he quickly dismissed such thoughts.

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"Just being with you is enough" Veax replied. "I suppose you were called on to comfort the guests at the tavern you used to work at too?"