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The Obivec Isles: Battle for Abbaden [Lore Rich, Lots to Explore]

*Dramatically swings about arms and legs in some semblance of a dance*

The Obivec Isles: Battle for Abbaden [Lore Rich, Lots to Explore]

There, now things are actually happening rather than just walking through progressively taller grass XP

The Obivec Isles: Battle for Abbaden [Lore Rich, Lots to Explore]

[Calieo]

The sunken valley seemed devoid of any life beyond the blanket of green which smothered the terrain ahead. It grew positively everywhere, even clinging to the valley cliffs in patches and tufts anywhere it could find a place to take root. From the entrance all of the grass had appeared to be the same height, having initially only come up to knee level. As the group progressed however, the ground began to gently slope down as the grass remained uniform, and soon the stalks seemed at least four feet high in some places. At the head of the group Calieo stomped her way through the grass, occasional wisps of smoke trailing from her weapon which hung on her waist, somewhere below the greenery. Occasionally she'd snort or grunt, but otherwise remained silent as she cut her way into the valley.

About a third of the way across, the ground had sunken down enough to allow the grass to be at least five feet high now. With only her head and tops of her shoulders visible now, Calieo had begun ripping and slicing her way forward in an attempt to lessen the tide of green. Even with her shield's sabre, she pushed away more than she destroyed, hardly leaving a dent in the even field of identical stalks. Behind her she noted the sounds of idle chatter, and the mention of fire, which kick started a series of violent and reckless thoughts that further motivated her assault on the vegetation ahead. The scent of smoke had grown more constant, the healthy green grass being cut down by her weapon though failing to catch most every time. What few stalks did burn would quickly smolder and fade, the hearty plants refusing to be eliminated in such a way. As she slashed ahead of herself once again, she heard the rustle of some creature fleeing and immediately took up a defensive stance.

"Silence," she hissed over her shoulder, eyes scanning the grass for any irregularities that may give away whatever she'd heard. After a moment had passed and nothing happened, the knight stood up straight again and resumed her march. "Nevermind," she called behind herself, extending her shielded arm to try using it simply to push the grass down and out of the way rather than cut it apart. "Actually, not nevermind. Silence would still be good," she then corrected, grinning smugly at what she'd meant as a sort of humour.

<Chambala>@rivaan

Though Calieo's notice of something fleeing through the grass was short lived, years of hunting and trapping had honed your senses to notice what others might have not. Whatever had rushed away through the grass hadn't fled, the slight rustle of it's movements still noticeable from behind the cloak of grass. The vegetation is too thick to give away it's location, but even as the party continued onward, should you listen for it, whatever had been disturbed was now following you. It moves slowly, like it's trying to be cautious, and as far as you could tell it sounds to be about the size of a cat or some similar creature. Try to look for or move towards it and it rushes away, being loud enough to give away it's position for only a moment before returning to continue it's stalking.

<Denise>@Zhaliora

From your higher vantage point well above the grass, it's possible for you to notice the distant movement of some large thing hidden near the lake. About halfway through the valley now, the distant lake is more distinguishable, as well as the vegetation lining it's shores. Something had been resting near the edge of the water, and though you hadn't gotten a good look at it, it was fairly easy to make out the wave of parting grass that was left in it's wake. Unusually though where you might expect to actually catch a glimpse of the creature, there was only more grass, a green shape moving through a sea of emerald. It was difficult to see from this distance, but it seemed to be patrolling the area around the lake, diving down to disappear from view completely every now and again.

[Tirñea]

Tirñea was regretting not having tried to drag Veronica away from this man. How he was inferring all this information was still unclear, but she had to assume he was either an amazing guesser or could somehow see underground. As the stranger made his plea against Veronica's accusation, Tirñea grew uncomfortable with how the man's focus had shifted onto herself. Her mind raced; she didn't want to admit the truth with Veronica around, as even though she seemed nice Tirñea still didn't fully trust her. Lips trembling slightly out of frustration, she glared at the stranger when he'd turned to make eye contact. Whether his threats to Sierpe were real or hollow, Tirñea didn't want the effort of dealing with them any longer.

"You make too much guesses," Tirñea spat defensively, her knuckles going pale from how tightly she was gripping her staff. This man talked too much, and in turn was trying to force her to talk too much which she didn't appreciate. Her mind raced as she tried to piece together what she planned to say next, her lies trying to build off what she'd said to Veronica before. "There are no things in the ground. My hits," she struck the ground with her staff for emphasis, "are for spirits, and they not like you, so stop." Satisfied with her improvised explanation, Tirñea glared at the man to challenge him to push the subject further. She hoped that he wouldn't and thought that changing the subject may finally divert attention away from herself.

"Veronica?" Tirñea addressed the knight, turning away from the stranger and looking up at what she might call her friend. "When strangers ask directions is normal for there to be this rude?" she inquired sarcastically, offering Sage a sideways glance that further emphasized her stance on the subject of asking what was below the ground.

The Obivec Isles: Battle for Abbaden [Lore Rich, Lots to Explore]

@Zhaliora@rivaan

Hey so originally I was going to wait for responses but it was mostly to look for consent that your characters would follow. If it's easier, I can just keep writing and offer what prompts I had planned?

The Obivec Isles: Battle for Abbaden [Lore Rich, Lots to Explore]

123 posts IC

Yay!

NOW GAZE UPON MY CHOSEN IMAGE OF CELEBRATION, IF YOU DARE

The Obivec Isles: Battle for Abbaden [Lore Rich, Lots to Explore]

So I got a new job, and I might be starting some time next week. The hours seem pretty consistent, so it shouldn't affect my time on here too much, but I will have less time than before. Just thought I'd share so my sudden exhaustion in the coming 1st week or 2 isn't a surprise.

The Obivec Isles: Battle for Abbaden [Lore Rich, Lots to Explore]

[Calieo]

Calieo listened careful to what explanations had been given, though the way she stomped around and kicked at the earth beneath her suggested she was ignoring what Chambala and Rebecca had to say. She found the simplicity of grass to be somewhat endearing; it was like fur for the earth, and she wondered if it helped to keep the land warm. Chambala spoke of something to be wary of, biting things that may live in the grass, and as if to challenge whatever they may be Calieo hopped around to try and flatten a patch of green.

The novelty of the grass soon gone, Calieo returned her attention behind her and the display of flames encircling Denise immediately caught her eye. A smile broke out across her face, a mix of wonder and pleasure that the dancing lights invoked within her. Naturally her attention was then drawn lower, and she met the eyes of Denise's mount for a brief moment. Unsure what the blank faced being was thinking, Calieo snorted assertively before turning away from everyone to better observe the valley ahead.

"Onward then! The guise of day lasts only so long," she announced, raising her shielded arm towards the other end of the valley. She'd only taken a few steps before her foot caught on something, and ungracefully she fell forward and slammed into the ground. As she fell her foot wrenched free the thing that had tripped her; a rusted knight's helm half buried in the dirt, the object flung behind her by her flailing legs. The grass that contacted the ball of her weapon left behind only smoke, no flames catching as anything to burn was incinerated the second it brushed past the caged ball of light.

"SNAKE!" she screamed, flailing about on the ground to quickly push herself up. On her feet again she whirled around and kicked at the grass around her in blind frustration, confusion evident on her face. She hadn't seen where the helmet had flown, and couldn't see it now as the grass hid it once again, so she made an effort to calm herself once aware that her companions were likely watching. Clearly still a little flustered, she cleared her throat and let out a decompressing huff.

"Onward," she declared again, less triumphant sounding this time as she started walking again, and now paying attention to her feet rather than where she was going.

The Obivec Isles: Battle for Abbaden [Lore Rich, Lots to Explore]

@Rabidporcupine

Well, Veronica just accused him of being a con artist of sorts. Tirñea would be giving him the stink eye while making a point of keeping her mouth shut. To give some context Tirñea has kept her familiar a secret for the time being, so Veronica has no idea what Sage is talking about, and Tirñea is pretending she doesn't either.

I'm not telling you what to write but as I see it Sage could push the subject which has already made both ladies uncomfortable, or he could drop the subject for now and maybe go with his original need to speak with them; finding a butcher as I recall? Or whatever other reaction comes to mind for you- when I get stuck on a response I try to think of it as a real scenerio. You can't just not react if it's happening in real life, even if that reaction is to be confused and unsure.

Again I could write a 2 sentence post for Tirñea but she wouldn't say or do anything different so it's just not worth it. Right now she's got knots in her stomach because a total stranger has somehow assumed the secret she's been keeping.

The Obivec Isles: Battle for Abbaden [Lore Rich, Lots to Explore]

@Rabidporcupine

I can post as Tirnea again to be 'in turn' but it'd be barely a sentence or two, so it can be your turn if you want it

The Obivec Isles: Battle for Abbaden [Lore Rich, Lots to Explore]

@rivaan Don't be sorry, it's fine XP. Thank you though :)