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Where Angels Fear to Tread (Community Revived Edition)

My post isn't on par with my usual ones but hopefully it will do for now... I'm still feeling kinda crappy but wanted to move things forward.

Where Angels Fear to Tread (Community Revived Edition)

Aevah jumped a little as Rin tapped her on the shoulder and smiled up at him, "And here I thought I was the only sneaky one aside from the dark elf..." She tucked her hair behind her ears before attempting to answer his questions, "I'm not sure... but I intend to find out. Can you watch my back, my friend? I have no weapons to speak of so if I run into trouble I will need your help."

She moved along the ruins till she spotted a figure, using a shovel to bury what she guessed was bodies. She frowned, a bandit wouldn't bury those he'd killed for their goods... So, perchance he was an innocent passer by. Warily, she stood from her crouch and headed towards him. "Stranger, what brings you to this place? Did you not see the many soldiers patrolling not far from here? I fear your blaze has called quite a bit of attention to you."

It wasn't completely the truth but she didn't need a potential threat knowing that help was not on the way. He didn't look like any spy she'd ever seen, so she doubted that that was the case either. She glanced back at Rin, so long as this man was no threat to the Prince they needed to hurry and get a move on. The Prince's health would be ever declining and they didn't have time to spare dallying here.

"I apologize for my haste but I need to be on my way soon... do you need a way out... Were any of these poor souls your family?"

She was hoping he'd be open with her... She was quite obviously unarmed and she was not sure if Rin had followed or stayed behind and was keeping an eye on her from the shadows. An unarmed lone woman didn't look like much of a threat. She could, of course, attempt to pull him into a friendly handshake and steal the information with her gift but she was too afraid of what else it may show to even consider such an option.

Where Angels Fear to Tread (Community Revived Edition)

I'm so sorry guys.... been super sick and itchy with poison ivy all day. I will get a post up tomorrow morning... around 10 or 11est... Rin feel free to shove Aevah along towards the stable or dragging her along to check out the bonfire.... sorry!

Where Angels Fear to Tread (Community Revived Edition)

My post summary is in my Status hider since my post was long this time. :)

Basically:
She admired Kylmie, fussed at the Prince over his rudeness towards 9 though she understood his upset, revealed her own gift, informed the others she'd go ahead and give them time to gather what they needed, spotted the blaze and informed a soldier before heading off to check it out since it was on her way to the horses anyway.

Where Angels Fear to Tread (Community Revived Edition)

Status

Location: Started at the War Room // Finished at the blaze in the ruins on her way to the tower.
Health: Great
Inventory: Sheaths for the daggers, a bow but no arrows, backpack, satchel, necklace.
Actions: Thanked Kylmie and admired her, fussed at the prince for his rudeness towards 9, revealed her own gift, told the others they could gather their things before joining her at the stables, headed off and caught sight of the blaze... alerted a soldier and then went to check it out since it was on her way anyway.

Aevah smiled gratefully at Kyrtaar, "Thank you my friend..."

Aevah looked up at the Nymph as she spoke in rhymes that Aevah was positive she'd heard somewhere before but couldn't quite place her finger on when or where. As she spoke Aevah noticed the vines curling and moving, alive against the Nymphs skin and the Prince's eyes lingering over long before shifting away... Aevah hid a smile, understanding the Prince's awe. To be honest the movement of the vines along the Nymph's skin was distracting and alluring all at the same time and Aevah was reminded of the strange attractiveness other Fae seemed to exude. She was positive that part of the attraction people felt when looking upon them was their close ties to magic in its purest form and was equally sure it also had to do with their semi wild... untamable nature. There was a challenge to taming the untamable and men were ever trying to manage it...

As for Aevah, she had always enjoyed watching the Fae when she'd been in the forests along the spine, she had learned quickly not to get to close or to draw attention to herself. They were fickle in nature and one moment would offer help and another seek to end your life. Perhaps it was the time Kylmie had lived or maybe her time among humans but she didn't seem as... ever changing as other Fae. In comparison to their other companions her moods changed with the wind but in comparison to other Fae she was... kinder and less prone to fits of random rage. For this reason, she was more than happy for the help Kylmie offered by sending her missives... perhaps it would make the Fae less likely to lead them in circles or directly into danger just to amuse themselves.

"Thank you Kylmie. Your kin can be... difficult by nature. Any help you offer is sure to save us quite a bit of trouble... I will commit that rhyme to memory."

A sudden shriek broke through Aevah's thoughts and back up shot every memory of every death she'd ever lived through thanks to her unique 'gift'. As the sound died off she stood there pale, and visibly shaken. It took her a moment to understand what had happened and then there was a moment of chaos as guards and soldiers struggled to figure out what to do and how best to follow the Prince's orders... Then, in came the insectoid looking quite different than he had before. She was about to greet him when the room again exploded into chaos and the Prince lost his balance and fell. It is for this reason that she could understand the foulness of his mood but she refused to see someone who had helped save them all treated in such a manner.

Aevah frowned and stepped in front of the insectoid, her topaz eyes flashing her irritation. "Do we so quickly forget that without this being many of us would now be dead... He nearly died to protect us when we were set upon by your people and you treat him as though he seeks some form of harm against you all. I admit, reliving my past was not an enjoyable experience but should be not give him the chance to explain why he did such a thing BEFORE we treat him as a criminal and an enemy?"

She took a breath, if she had to expose herself to save another who had helped save her she would so so. "Also, if you fear the reading of minds then perhaps you should do away with me also. A simple touch from my hand on your skin could reveal to me everything about you... past, present, future, even how you die.... I live through it all as all of it was happening to me. It is my curse given to me by the Norn, I never know what will be revealed or how much, and it is not something I enjoy but it is truth nonetheless. I doubt that this being, considering his past deeds, harmed us intentionally."

With that, she pushed her hair again from her face and took another calming breath and softened her words... remembering this man was also royalty and probably wouldn't take to her chastising very well, "Forgive my impertinence Prince Mhundir, but intolerance is something that tends to upset me as someone who has suffered it quite often in the past and so I spoke from the heart. I hope you did not hurt yourself when you fell. I will head now for the Uchfos Forest to find your cure... Kyrtaar, you and any others who wish to join me have the time to gather what things you need... I will go ahead and see to finding our horses."

Aevah gave a light bow, patted the insectoids arm, and nodded kindly at Kymlie before exiting the room... She had not traveled far when she spotted the blaze in the distance and frowned before stopping a nearby soldier and pointing to the light of the flames. "Is that blaze one of ours?"

The soldier shook his head and headed off to alert others... Aevah sighed, the blaze was on the way to the tower anyway so she could stop to inspect it as she went. It didn't take long to get there and Aevah kept to the shadows, crouching low to remain hidden as she looked about for the cause.

Where Angels Fear to Tread (Community Revived Edition)

@Hamster I have ideas for Nillanor but... not sure my place names would fit the play. X.x I was going to make another character too... a human since we have lots of elves and I usually play multiple characters in my rps but I don't want to overload us either...

Where Angels Fear to Tread (Community Revived Edition)

@Stefan Till the disease progressed too far I think he did.

Edit: Also, Rockette.... have I told you how much I love your posts. XD

Where Angels Fear to Tread (Community Revived Edition)

Lol, that would have been different but Kyrtaar is pretty cool too.

Vampire Academy ~ Continued

The sun was just setting as the first vehicles pulled into the Academy's grounds, even though Anna had been standing as a Guard to the gate since noon. It wasn't a very exciting job as most Strigoi weren't foolish enough to attempt an attack on a place as heavily guarded as Academy... at least not since the Guardians had started actively hunting them down. As yet another black sedan pulled past her, Anna checked her watch yet again wondering where Gunner was. He'd gone into the woods surrounding the school with two other Guardians to do one last check of the Wards posted around the parameter of the school. Since one of those Guardians had been Belikov, Anna wasn't so worried about his safety as she was just getting antsy about being left alone on Guard duty.

Anna's hand strayed to her molnija marks, Gunner had more as he'd taken out a few of the Strigoi who had taken her hostage in their senior year. Anna's marks had come later during their trials to become part of the Elite Guardian force. She'd gotten cornered and separated from the group and had been forced to fend for herself against two of them and then had killed another on her way back to them. Needless to say, Gunner hadn't been to happy about her having wandered off but she'd felt she had something to prove. Though her stunt earned her respect with the others it had also gotten her a good tongue lashing by the Queen about safety and the dangers of being rash. Anna had behaved herself after that... even though she didn't see the marks as a prize it had been hard to gain the respect of those who'd been at their sworn duties for years with none of her own.

Again Anna shifted on her feet impatiently, this was her weak point... waiting drove her crazy. She sighed softly and kept her body in the usual Guardian stance but it was marred by the occasional scuffing of her boot to distract herself from boredom. Another sedan was about to go through when it pulled to a stop and the back window rolled down to reveal Sebastian. Anna abandoned her Guardian stance to toss her arms around his neck, it had been nearly a year since she'd seen him last and that had been at court where they hadn't gotten to talk much due to propriety's sake and all that.

He grinned and patted her back and teased her, "Nice to see you too Ross... where is Mr. Marks?"

"Triple checking the Wards...Seb, I missed you! Is Serena with you or...?"

Vampire Academy ~ Continued

Name: Angelina Ross
Race: Dhampir
Age: 21
Ward: N/A
Description:

Personality:
Passionate, stubborn, relatively outgoing, serious about her duties, and highly protective of those she cares about. She can be sarcastic and tends to tease her friends but she has a big heart. She has absolutely zero tolerance for bullies and unlike most Moroi and Dhampir students she doesn't condemn the Dhampirs who live in the communes as she came from one herself. She is more like one of the guys than a girly girl, enjoying sports and fighting over shopping and gossip.
History:
Angelina was born in a Dhampir commune and she learned early how hard life could be. Her mother struggled to support her and her two younger sisters in a world that sees her only as a 'blood whore' despite the fact that all her children, aside from Anna, are from one Moroi male... Anna's mother won't talk to her about her father and so Anna has no idea who he is. In the commune Angelina got to see first hand how badly Moroi men who came there treated Dhampir women but despite that, when she heard of the training compensation law being passed she immediately signed up for Academy in order to help support her family the best way she could. Despite Anna's disdain toward most Moroi Royals and her wary attitude around most Moroi males Anna sets it aside and takes her training very seriously... The better and more professional you are the more likely you are to get a royal ward and the more important the Moroi you are assigned to the more money you make once you become a Guardian. Money, to Anna, means a way to help provide for and take care of her family and family is everything...

After her graduation and her exceptional performance in the final tests, Anna made it into the ranks of the Elites alongside her boyfriend Gunner Marks. Despite their relationship being somewhat taboo in the Dhampir/Moroi world they'd decided to give it a go anyway. Now, as part of the Elites, they have been sent back to St. Vladamir's Academy to serve as Guardians over the school. For Anna, she couldn't be happier with the outcome as another of her good friends works as a teacher for the Moroi students who wield the ability of Spirit and was accompanied by his Dhampir love who Anna is also friendly with. This is promising to be a good year.

Name: Sebastian Lazar
Race: Moroi
Element: Spirit
Age: 22
Guardian: Serena
Abilities:
Seeing auras (which he can't help), brushing people's minds with his own also accidentally (which enables him to hear their thoughts), compulsion (which he also doesn't use on purpose but even when he's not using it people tend to be drawn to him), and healing others (which he almost NEVER EVER does because of the heavy toll it takes on him).
Description:

Personality:
Sarcastic, stubborn, and a trouble maker known for pushing the rules. Sebastian believes Moroi should learn to protect themselves instead of having to rely on others, disliking the idea of someone else putting their life of the line to protect his. He at first refused a Guardian until his parents forced it upon him... and now he has committed another sin against them... falling in love with his Dhampir Guardian. Sebastian suffers from the moodiness and depression commonly found in most Spirit Users but the help of his Shadow-Kissed Guardian, not to mention her love, keeps him from the edge of that darkness. Since his time with Serena Seb has softened up and settled down greatly, much to the relief of his friends Anna Ross and Gunner Marks who constantly worry over him.

History:
Sebastian has always been a bit of a disappointment to his parents. He has always been a rule breaker and has a severe dislike for courtly duties and politics, tending to do anything he can to stay away from such things. His other siblings are the golden kids, doing exactly what's expected of them but as the eldest of his line he is the Prince and so his parents tend to try to push him into things... Because of his parent's constant disapproval, even when he tries to get things right, and their constant comparison to his deceased elder brother Sebastian tends to go out of his way to irritate and embarrass his parents... giving them a real reason to be disappointed. His inability to declare a magic, which exposed him as a Spirit User, is among his latest failures which his father gives him hell about constantly... as if he could have chosen otherwise. Sebastian doesn't talk about it but Spirit scares him, he can tell when the spells of madness hit even when he just slips a little... saying strange things or feeling the paranoia or the irrational agitation... This is also another big reason that, until Serena, he had been afraid he might hurt someone.

In his final year at the Academy as a student Seb met Serena and she helped him get over the wounds of the past and to get over worrying about what his parents... much less anyone else thought of him and his relationship with her. Seb is very much in love with Serena and despite her shady past he trusts her with his life and knows she feels the same with him... especially since he's so protective. Seb took on the job of teaching other Spirit Wielders at Serena's suggestion and the fact that Anna and Gunner have been set to guard the Academy is an added bonus that brings he and his friends back together again.