Necrophage

Feral

Hey @Kassarock. I'm just drifting through RPG. My life right now is looking awesome.

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@Hatman1801 No problem. What are friends for, eh? :)

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I think I'm waiting for @Hatman1801 to post. With the arrival of strange psycho midget and a taller fella I think that's what's happening...
Right when Master Lauchlin potentially would have told Rem something too.

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@texSome actual geography is always appreciated.

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@Hatman1801 There. A completely unbased rumor that sounds awesome. It doesn't even matter if it's true or not. =)

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Hyznia

Southern Exit

From how Sulfrax started their trade of words he made it fairly unclear as to what he wanted. It was almost as if he were looking for something in Rem's words without sharing too much from himself.

Whatever Sulfrax's ambitions were he underestimated the usefulness of what's outside. "While I share your taste for learning of things arcane I try not to limit myself to what is within our walls. We both know of a fact that arcane comes from every entity to a certain degree. It's like the heat from the sun at noon day, 'tis simply a byproduct of existing."

What seemed most interesting from Sulfrax was his phrasing. There was almost a barb in his words. It felt like he was feigning interest with the description of his statement but on a deeper level he was looking intently for something and for a reason that eluded Rem. So he came to a mage who often frequented the No Man's Land. There was a certain amount of danger to trade words he held close, so a bartering of secrets would have to be made to keep it worthwhile.

Rem looked off in the distance at the shadow amidst a thicket of bending trees. He shook his head slowly at it, a very purposeful gesture that he'd prefer the elder present would ignore. Senna was cautious around people but having Rem close by made her a little more bold. The shadow stood perfectly still, blending in incredibly well under the sunken trees.

"You seek theories and myths. I've got a few myths for you." Rem turned to look the elder mage in the eye. "Travelers outside find things they can't explain frequently. There're plenty of tales from drunken men around a fire. So I'll spare you the shoddy ones and give you the ones I half-heartedly believe. There's always a stupid rumor that the diver's in No Man's Land are going launch an attack on the city-states. I don't believe it a bit. It'd be like suicide to do that. That notion is as foolish as saying the city-states themselves could break out in war any day now. The peace is important and we all still need each other even if it were to involve sacrifices. Some wanderers believe other nations exist outside of the Four Powers. It is a fair enough assumption but hasn't held true and won't until we actually find something."

"There are some reliable myths, don't take my word for it, but some people think there are creatures out there that prey on arcane. Creatures that may have the power to sense it, practically smell it out. That the very existence of an arcane node would be like a veritable magnet on their system, a feast amidst a flock of sheep. They say their raw size and power could topple the reliable defense and barriers of even a city-state. Should such a creature exist you would need to ask a different question. Not whether there's something to shift power in the city-states. But is there something that can destroy them?" Rem let him chew on that for a moment before turning to look around. It was never a bad idea to be wary even when a companion with superior senses was already on alert.

"Now that you know the myth I've been chewing on lately there are some things I know for certain. Before I can tell you these things, I want to know something from you. Master Lauchlin, what happened on your expedition? I've heard efforts to make a fabricated arcane node failed, why?"

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Then it's time to make my bizarre character.

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@Zobozun

He said he'd vote on his own idea. The future will be decided by vote.
I vote for his idea to start us off as well. Soon as this is decided I will set up a character.

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Hyznia

Southern Rampart

"You might initially call it a wasteland, Master Lauchlin, you are indeed correct there is more to it than most people hiding behind magicked barriers may think. I'll agree to talk out there. However, make no mistake, Master, that it is certainly not my land." It was called No Man's Land for wise reasons. Everyone feared the unknown. Rem had started to fear some of the knowledge he had unearthed. It was dangerous to be alone out there. Even his first few trips he had never been alone. After a couple of incidents however he had started to learn how better to fare the unknown. "Though I adore it, I do my best never to underestimate it. It is how I yet walk before you unmarred by my journeys."

Rem started slowly toward the staircase inside the nearby tower so that the two would be able to keep track of one another. "Right outside the barrier there won't be any danger. The animals are more intelligent than most would give them credit. Certainly different from domesticated breeds I assure you. There's nothing to hunt there and it is dangerous to them. Just stay away from the mud. Sullying your feet is a gentle thought to what generally lurks in this area."

Though Sulfrax Lauchlin had his rumors, Rem would trust the man to act politely in private. Archmage or no this man knew about artificial arcane nodes and very possibly their true nature. A trade of information would be very profitable. Let us see what you want, Sulfrax.

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@Jerkchicken Why's the title mayo king? All that comes to mind is a guy lording over a huge jar of mayo.