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STATUS: Shout out to @Daxam for dropping that the new Vengence Saga is out. Legit the best midterm exam gift ever. 7 days ago
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Shout out to @Daxam for dropping that the new Vengence Saga is out. Legit the best midterm exam gift ever.
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I've gone back to school, so responses are going to be slower than normal for the forseeable future.
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"Show them I'm the judgement call, the one who makes a kingdom fall."
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"But! I should have known better. Nothing ever stays dead..."
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"There is no one in this room that can stand against me! The Hand of God be my witness, I am the Voice from the Outer World!"
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"A million times I have done this charade. The moment people figure it out, I get the boot." she thought.
"But don't you want to see the fear in their eyes when they see who you really are...? Don't you want dominion of this place, just like how you were unchallenged in Vaal Kastrix?" said the Voice.
Ciara scoffed, immediately thinking of Gulliver and Valen. "I'd love to wipe the smirk off their faces."
"It starts by building a rumor. A rumor of power. This could be the place to start."
She took a deep breath, narrowing her eyes resolutely at the Undermage. "Head Advisor, with all due respect, you have no right to ask me about my intentions. If you want answers..."
She stood from her seat, rising to her full height.
"You'll have to duel me for them."
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Iris Ascendis Roleplay (2023) | TikTok Tribute
Her breath caught when she felt the cold metal of a pistol against her temple.
"Put the heart down, and back the hell up if you want your friend to live," the guard said to Ellie in a rumbling baritone, digging the gun into Dream's head.
Dream squinted at Ellie, vision blurred as she tried to breathe. The heart, glinting in Ellie's hands.
The doctor, his face turning white every time she asked what would happen if they failed. Above all else, he said, they had to keep the heart safe. They had to, even if it meant...
She snarled, her boot stamping down on the guard's foot, a burst of light bruising the bone. He yelped, losing his grip. That's all she needed, and she tore away. But in her haste, she saw his free arm reaching for her, and she slipped on panicked feet as he pushed her off the railing.
She held back a scream, staring straight down into the boiling pit below. The guard wrapped a tight hand around her ankle, and Ellie could see Dream's other foot flailing; she restrained herself poorly from kicking the guard, desperately hoping she wouldn't die.
As her captor supported himself against the railing, his pistol pointed at Ellie.
"I'll drop her, I swear I'll drop her!"
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TENEBRAE: The Rebellion of Shadows Roleplay (2021)
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Deep, golden orbs stared back at her from within the cave.
God, she couldn't breathe.
He was monstrous. The ground trembled under her feet as his rippling, massive body exited the cave. Thunderous footsteps left cracks in the dirt, his breath sent waves of heat creeping over her skin. The transformation was slow, but it looked like something from a nightmare with the way his long teeth were bared.
A great and terrible roar sounded from his gaping maw.
She needed to run. Now.
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Academy 218 Roleplay (2014)
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The dull and sudden thudding of batons echoed off the copper walls of the alley. It was agonizing moments before a little girl held up a gloved hand, tapping her white parasol on the ground. The crowd stepped back, eyes focused on the bruised figure of Will at their feet. She brushed them aside. “Enough. I will take it from here.”
The little girl patted down her dress, procuring a silver necklace from her pocket. She brought it around Will’s neck, holding the pendant’s emerald gem a moment before it began to glow. “He must be in restored health and comatose, or he’ll never survive a trip through Euceal Sii…” She paused, dark ruby eyes lingering on Will’s face. “... Or in humanity’s naïve terms, their ‘Dark Matter’.”
“Yes ma’am.” The crowd murmured.
She knelt by Will, holding a small, glimmering orb of Void in her hands. It sparked with electrical bolts of light before snapping out, expanding to envelope the two within it’s infinite depths. Just as quick, it collapsed, blinking out of reality and taking it’s voyagers with it.
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**Atlantis, The Director’s Laboratory | Minutes Later**
Deep below the highest skyscraper in Atlantis, The Director paced the spacious lab of his basement, leather heels clicking against the floor in cold impatience. In all normal terms he appeared human, wearing a tailored suit and gold cufflinks. He was in his late thirties and had short, styled dark blonde hair. To most he would seem almost beautiful, perfectly sculpted as he was. What wasn’t as comforting were his eyes. Cold and alien, the very sight was frightening -- Red iris eyes ringed with coal-black sclera.
It was only the Master himself inside his circular, steel-walled facility. Everyone else had been sent away -- he wished to be alone for this instant. To relish this moment of triumph, unrestrained.
The Void opened up in front of The Director, dispelling to reveal the little lady half kneeling, supporting Will’s upper body in her arms. She bowed her head, ruby eyes gracing the floor. “I have the Elemental, Father. Just as you asked.”
“Good, Aavi. You have my gratitude.” He spoke with a metallic tongue, slippery and warped as his voice sounded. “Everything’s going just as I foresaw. We will exterminate the Lifers with one Harbinger of Despair and reclaim the last free city of man. Then, my Child…” His eyes glimmered as a monstrous smile stretched his face. “Then, nothing will stop us.”
“Yes, Father.” Not once did Aavi meet his eyes. She stayed at his side, knowing he would have need of her again.
A table rose up from the unfolding floor, centering itself in the middle of The Director’s lab. Will’s unconscious body was laid upon it, hands and feet locked to the metal bed with solid bands of polycarbonate glass. Slowly, the effects of Void-traveling wore off Will, being absorbed and healed by the crystal about his neck. With his stamina, Will was no longer bound by comatose.
The Director eyed his captive, tilting the metal bed so the head was a couple feet higher than the feet. The ceiling directly opposite of Will clicked opened a sliding panel. A dark, metallic ray machine of some alien make descended from the above, seeming rather menacing with its ominous humming and glowing spear aimed directly at Will’s chest.
The Director patiently watched Will for signs of life. He wanted the Lifer awake for this part.
Nice to see you back, Urukhai. You still interested in playing? :)
> Hey guys, I have an interested a friend into this but he has a couple of questions. He essentially wants to be an enchanted suit of armour where the back story is that he is the abandoned guardian of a metal elemental, being constructed by the elemental as he was blacksmith. Is this okay? *-- GingerBoi*
Almost missed this one. ^_^" The first thing this armoured character reminds me of is a spin-off of Full Metal Alchemist. Except without the alchemy, heh. We are in need of fresh blood, and I would love it if they perhaps filled out the CS and PM'ed it to me. ;)
**Appling | Circus Area & Plaza**
The guards never delayed in their step, escorting the group quickly through the narrow streets of Appling. Citizens pressed themselves against the walls, avoiding eye-contact with the guards. The Elementals got mostly curious looks, albeit a few suspicious glances mixed in. As they neared the red tents looming a couple winding blocks ahead, ropes lined with coloured flags hung overhead their path. As the street opened to a large plaza they passed under a rusted metal banner with text written in elegant cursive:
**Circus of Wonders:**
*‘Everything You Can Imagine is Real’*
The guards led them to the largest tent of them all and the flaps billowed as a thin, tall man tastefully dressed came out to greet them. Yahtzee immediately recognized him, calling him the ‘Ringleader’. Quickly covering for their story, Yahtzee made a point to speak first.
The Ringleader eyed him, his face a carefully closed book. *"Yahtzee. Good to see you again. Take these friends of yours inside and we will find them an act to participate in. I will clear things with the guards while you get set up."*
Cora blinked, almost astonished. *This went… smoother than I expected.* As Cora walked passed the Ringleader, she stopped, turned and gave a dignified bow. “Thank you, Sir.” And she disappeared through the tent entrance Yahtzee drew aside.
The magnificent view inside the tent was… Well, magnificent. Anything you’d imagine at a circus, it was there. In all it’s glory and inexplainability. Cora, having only read about the circus in old textbooks was beside herself with awe.
Yahtzee paused for a moment, turning to them. *"We'll be safe here. Everyone's friends of mine."*
“This place is truly amazing. You used to work here?” Cora asked, lights gleaming in her pale eyes. “I’m grateful to you. We’ve found safety, if for a short time.”
Will had lapsed into silence a long while back, eyes distant and narrowed. Cora could only guess what he brooded about, but after a few moment of entering the tent he seemed antsy. He flashed her a smile that appeared almost forced. *"Hey, I'm just heading outside. I'll be back before you know it."*
Cora only watched him with worried eyes as he went back outside, her mouth empty of words. Did she upset him, somehow? The thought made her feel mildly bitter to herself.
She brushed it off as Yahtzee continued moving deeper into the tent, her voice tight. “Hey, wait up. I don’t want to get lost in here.” She grimaced, tailing behind their fire-wielder. “What’s the plan, Yahtzee? We can’t keep up an acting charade, I’m no circus performer…”
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**Circus Plaza | Outside Main Tent**
Will continued punching the air, not noticing a girl eyeing him from the nearby alley at the edge of the plaza. A few moment passed before the girl slowly edged herself into the light, evidently nervous. She was short, even for a kid. Her blonde hair was tightly tied in two pigtails that curled a couple inches past her shoulders. Her dress was a frilly rose colour, and she carried a small, white laced parasol.
“Mister? Hey, excuse me mister.” She said, stepping close enough that she had to crane her petite head to look up at Will. “Could I ask you a reeeeaaally big favour? You look like you know how to fight, and I… I…”
She trailed off, her big eyes shimmering with welled up tears. “My brother. The Trapeze men are bullying him again. They’re scary, violent, and I, I don’t know what to do.” She whimpered, her lip quivering.
The little girl pointed to the alley she emerged from, “They’re down there, and they have sticks this time. My dear brother…”
Awesome posts! I'm working on mine at the moment. =w=
> Well I'm flattered to have served as an inspiration to a great mind such as yours. :)
Haha, you're too kind. :3 Yahtzee, do you think for your next post you could describe the circus and move the group there? We're delving into your back story a little bit, and I think it'd be fitting if you led us through a bit of the registration. If you're up for it, that is.
> The ball is really rolling again
You know it, boss. Plot twist is coming up after registration. ;)
Will made a well-meaning attempt to bluff. *"We're looking for beds and food to heal ourselves for maybe a week or two. We've been through one hell of a trip."*
The chief guard shook his head, scoffing. “A likely story, one of which I ain’t prone to believe. What do you take me for, a fool? We’ve heard reports of Rockhill’s warehouse being broken into, the assailers’ description matching your group. A bunch of *aliens* disguised as kids. What did they say, the warehouse now has permanent water and fire damage? Holes blown through the walls?” He asked the lieutenant standing beside him.
“Yes sir,” The short lieutenant pushed up his circular glasses, speaking evenly. “They had similar abilities to the aliens we’ve previously encountered.”
The chief nodded, returning his untrusting gaze to Will. “See? Now what’s to say you’re all not the very thing killing humanity?”
Phil whispered in Cora’s ear. *"They don't seem to have high opinions of the Vygorn, maybe if you tell them the tr-"* A warning shot made Cora flinch, and Phil stepped back obediently. She furrowed her brow, wondering what message he had tried to give. Did he mean to tell the city-guard the truth? Alas, she knew the outcome wouldn't be pleasant if they already considered them aliens. The truth would warp in their minds. The time wasn't yet to reveal their true mission. But… what other excuse did they have?
Cora looked around with desperate eyes, trying to see another clue in the Elementals around her. She could feel their silence drawing out and the guards were anxious. They needed some ingenuity, something the deepest part of her couldn't fathom.
It was then Yahtzee maneuvered around her, taking the front position. He presented something small in his hands. *"Registered name, Alex Stone. Used name, Yahtzee.”*
The chief slightly frowned as Yahtzee spoke, but remained unmoved. Yatzee gestured to the group behind him. *"These are as of yet unregistered. Registration will commence after a successful interview with Ee-el Circus Of Wonders. An unsuccessful one will result in termination. Do we have your clearance and authority to pass?"*
Amused. “I certainly didn’t expect one of you to be registered. Hm… The Appling’s famous circus, eh? Is this true?” The chief said slowly, scanning the faces of their small group.
Cora chimed in, going with it. “Yes sir, we’re their new recruits. Yahtzee was tasked with, uh, finding the circus fresh talent earlier this year.”
The chief seemed to mull it over a moment more before sighing, raising his hand. “Lower your weapons, men. Open the gate!”
Cora breathed a sigh of relief, only registering then that her knees had been shaking the entire time. The great scrap metal gate creaked open, and they walked into the city as free, to-be registered citizens. Under their feet lay coarse cement, and above their heads were lines of pipe and irregular structures reaching the sky. The city smells were that of burnt metal and old urine, but despite it’s unpleasantness Appling had an air of welcoming.
The chief was waiting for them inside, helmet and goggles removed. He was a tall, dark-haired man with a face baked in the sun and lined with moderate age. The one thing untouched were his eyes, blue and sharp. He nodded to them. “Welcome to Appling. I’m Chief Serguson, military leader and first line of defense for our city.”
He barked out a command, and two guards joined him, holding their assault rifles in a relaxed manner while still having a finger on the trigger. The chief gestured to the group. “They are here to register with the circus. Be a dear and escort them in an orderly fashion.”
The guards nodded, one taking up a position at the rear, one at the front of the Elementals. The front man half-turned to them. “Follow me.”
Cora swallowed hard, staying silent as the guards marched them through the streets. Her heart still raced as they neared their destination. At any moment their story could fall through and they’d get locked up for falsified information. Maybe even destruction of property. Hell, she still had a food bar from the warehouse in her pocket. If they had been searched their journey would have already been over. So for now, she waited, eyes open to the city.
It's good to see you all still here! Thanks for joining our next round of Elemental awesomeness. Speaking of which, Yahtzee's given me a delicious idea I'd never come up with myself. Post will be up this weekend. :3
Haha, nice. You guys know each other IRL? Eh, we'll give everyone else some time to come back. Worse comes to worse, we can make this work with three people, and we could try recruiting again.
Oh sweet, I'm glad he's still active. :)
Just posted~
The chocolate-haired ice wielder made her way out of the pit, grabbing at frozen handfuls of sand.She reached the top and pulled herself over as Will sank to his knees, distraught. She would have paid more attention to his words if not for her sight taking on a strange haze. Circling Will’s crouched figure was a bright outline of white sparks, almost a glow. It didn’t cast a shadow, and didn’t seem to tangibly exist. Yet it remained in her view, following Will as a static energy.
Furrowing her brow, Cora glanced over at Sig. It took a second to focus, but he was surrounded by the same kind of static. It was as if the haze had always been there, but only now did she notice. More confused than curious, Cora rubbed her eyes. When she took her hands away, the hazy outlines disappeared.
“How strange.” Cora mumbled, staring down at her palms.
*"I'm going to the city now,"* Will said through clenched teeth, standing upright. *"I will not wait any longer."*
Cora appraised Will with tired eyes, immediately feeling weak. How much did they have to push before Kyra would let them rest? She was through with this, living in uncertainty of her life. It wasn’t as simple as walking away, though. That was her first lesson Kyra taught her, at the expense of a few precious lives. No, she was in this for the long haul.
There was blood on her hands. Blood of friend and foe, destroyed by her gifts. Her brash actions. To save her soul, she had to see this through. They could not lie down and die. That was not a luxury they could afford.
As Will made a run for it, Cora pumped a fist in the air. “You heard the man. Kyra’s wish is clear. Onward, to Appling!” She took off running, tagging behind Will. Their destination was close, barely a half-hour’s walk. With this speed, they’d make it in half the time.
The small city came up fast on the horizon, standing out amidst the rubble. Large skyscraper-like structure made of copper and steel were ringed by an uneven wall ten feet high. The protective wall was made from scrap metal and abandoned cars stacked on each other, making for one artistic scene of well-placed junk.
As their group neared the wall gate, several heads popped out from within the large watchtower just behind the city’s walls. For every Elemental there were two laser points lighting up their chests as guards aimed their assault rifles. One stood, eyes narrow and head held high. He looked like the one in charge.
“Halt!” His gruff voice boomed. “Hands where I can see them, now. You kids are young to be wandering out by yourself, what with all those alien scouts scouring the wasteland. This is how it’s gonna work. I’m gonna ask a few questions, you’re gonna answer me. We’ll decide whether or not to shoot you.” He flicked the safety off a small, hand-made gun, cocking it once before leveling it at Will.
“Who are you? Why are you here? Who’s your leader and who do you report to? And DON’T try to bullshit me.” He growled, wagging a gloved finger at them. “I can smell bullshit a mile away.”
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