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Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

It was a bit strange for Fer seeing the usually sweet and composed Auriel be so full of fire. Their winged companion had always represented divinity to the young man. Though that was probably because he associated her with a messenger of the Christian God he and his family had grown up worshiping. To see her now, a true warrior letting her blade do the talking in filled the young hero with mixed emotions.

On the one hand, he saw her as a powerful woman and worthy battle mate. On the other, his perception of her being a single dimensional being changed for the better to encompass other emotions. This was healthy as it did not cast her in a light that would be hard for her to live up to. Indeed, it made him smile at his own foolishness. After all, the holy warrior had given her opinion regarding making the bandit leader answer for her crimes.

This role of justiciar fitted their winged companion. After all, someone must carry the executioner’s blade that deals out punishment to evil doers. Though some small part of Fer would have gladly taken that role if he could so that Auriel did not have to. However, he was sure that she was not stranger to the horrors of battle. Indeed, he knew she was probably much more experienced in it. No doubt she had lost many a companion.

Perhaps it was this notion or perhaps it was just her performing her duty as the team’s healer but the Shield Hero was glad when Auriel cast her magic on their wounded companion. Fer knew that Cole would be safe and that made his decision to charge Rayla that much more firm. They needed to end the fight quickly or the bandit leader would get the best of them. When the same energy that enveloped the Sword also enveloped him, a small smile appeared on the young hero’s face as he nodded his thanks in the direction of their winged companion. The energy also gave him a rush of strength.

"We move together, give her no opportunity to fight either of us individually!"

Fer nodded his acknowledgement and compliance as he bolted from the kneeling possiton. As he charged forward, his shield was before him. His leg muscles pumped hoping to transfer as much energy into the shield bash as possible. The impact prodouce an audible smack as the shield met the muscled body of Rayla. The young hero braced his shield with the other hand too and kept on moving forward.

Despite his own enhanced strength, the hero had to use all he had to push the bandit leader back. He felt as if he had run head first into a solid wall. A wall that was even able to push him back a few inches. Fer clamped down and attempted to stop his skid backwards as his footing lost purchase on the dirt of the cave.

Experience showed as Rayla stabbed at the midsection of the hero while he was soley concentrated on pushing her back. Had it not been for his armor, she would have at the very least cut him. Feeling a few stabs, the pressure enough to be painful, Fer attempted to move his midsection away from any harm while still pinning the bandit leader down Thankfully a cry ran out soon enough letting him know Cole was back on the fight.

"Meteor Strike!"

The magical energy of the strike was powerful enough that even though the Shield Hero was not its target, Fer could still feel the crackling of it as it struck the bandit leader. He heard a crack and wondered if it had been bone or armor but the young hero did not loosen his pressure. Suddenly, the pressure was loosend for him as Rayla lost consciousness. The change sent him forward and almost stepping on the bandit leader. He side stepped just in time. His foot kicked her blade away and he stood over her, ready to deliver a downward trust with his shield to the throat if needed be.

Soon enough, their own mercenary and ex gladiator showed up. Marcino immediately showed there was not love lost between him and the bleeding bandit leader. Fer narrowed his eyes and was about to say something when Cole spoke up his disapproval. The ex gladiator gave explanation for his actions but it still did not sit right with Fer.

“Marcino, all you said was true. She is a thief and a killer who deserves death for all she has done. I can not and will not stop you from doing what you just did. However, I agree with Cole that demeaning even her corpse is not something we would do. I am not trying to be holier than thou but if we do not hold ourselves to a different standard then what separates us from them?” He motioned to the bleeding body of Rayla. “In either case, the fight seems to be over.”

He turned to Cole after hearing his suggestion. “Honestly Cole, as Marcino said, I think that keeping her alive only to face the executioner’s blade is indeed cruel. Regardless of what she was, Rayla was also a warrior. As Auriel pointed out, it was her last wish to die fighting. Though she may not deserve mercy, I believe she deserves at least this much.”

The Shield Hero now turned to Auriel. “I am not sure if you have a spell that can ease her passing but I also want you to know that I do not take this decision lightly. I believe her death is what is needed to send a message to other bandits that such actions will not be tolerated. As Heroes, we share the burden to keep peace and punish evil. I know, I know this sounds all high and good but as I stated, there must be a standard and the sooner we set it and abide by it, the easier our decisions and actions in the future may be.”

He looked towards Marcino. “Now how exactly does one claim a bounty? Do we take the whole body or is there a way to prove it without having to lug a dead woman around?”

Jewel of the Skies

Hey, so update and to answer your question. Yes she had a previous condition of Cerebral Palsy so she got really sick very quick. Her husband had it too and he had bad pulmonary effects but was able to recover in a few weeks.

Unfortunately, he passed day before yesterday. Thank you for your concern. She was a close friend and though I get bouts of sadness and tears I know that there is not much I can do other than support her family. I am sure the sadness will never go away and that life goes on.

I am glad you and yours are vaccinated. I wish you the best and safety.

I will post when I can, her funeral is next week.

Jewel of the Skies

I Just came back from visiting a family friend who is in critial condition cus of Covid. I will look over what you wrote and will formulate a response. It may be a bit slower that normal but I will make it happen. Hope you and yours are staying safe during this crazy D strain.

Avalia

Time:10 am
Location: Heading towards the Helius-Ironhold
Interactions:, Rue @Potter Bowyn @Helo
Equipment: basic travel pack, medical pack, foot soldier armor, foot soldier shield and weapons. 849 Amas

The young medic felt like a third wheel. He was walking in front of the two fairies not so much as a lead of the unusual travelling group. As a matter of fact, he did not even know if the other two had taken him at his word and were merely travelling in the same direction as he. Now that the two white haired youths had found each other, did they even need him?

The soldier groaned inwardly. His ability to analyze had the current big drawback of him over thinking things. In his mind, he was already feeling the distance caused by being the odd man out. In his mind, the pair would not even board the same Helius as he or if they did, sit to enjoy each other’s company in a different section of what would probably be a packed ride.

Little did he know that he had actually had a positive impression on Bowyn. Unlike the rest of his race, the young dwarf was open and welcoming. Perhaps it was his job as a medic that showed him how short life could be to be wasted remembering feuds and affronts or perhaps the fact that his own nature was inquisitive and he wanted very much to learn about the world of Avalia through first hand accounts.

The Legions did not travel far from the dwarven territory. Most of the deployments consisted to the border between Ironhold and the orc kingdom of Aldrakh. There were some small units that patrolled the norther border and some small out posts between River Port and Ironhold that helped secure the caravans from monsters or bandits.

If Arn was being honest with himself, he desperately hoped that the two ice fairies would indeed accompany him. Dwarves were very family and friend oriented people. They always communed with each other and formed strong bonds. It was not uncommon for cousins to fight in the same legion being two or three rows behind you in the phalanx. So the prospect of facing the unknown world alone was actually intimidating.

A sigh escaped the young medic. He could not force them to come with him and he would not be mad if they went their separate ways. War was in the horizon like a looming dark cloud. It was not a matter of if but a matter of when. A slight wave of sadness coursed through him as he remembered the words the young fairy had uttered before their departure.

“Whatever you're up to, if it involves killin’ dark elves, I’m in."

Arn did not know what drove the white haired lad to tint his words with such animosity towards the dark elves. True, the transmission had shown probably an important fairy being executed but the sense that the young dwarf got was that the hate burned much closer to home for Bowyn.

The young soldier’s clever mind recalled that Bowyn had said that he had lost is wings. Had perhaps the dark elves had a hand in that? It would explain and validate the hate that was reflected in the lad’s voice and perhaps could also account for the inebriated and possible ingestion of other substances to keep pain and memory at bay.

Perhaps it would be better to not bring the ice fairy pair along? It would feel as if he , Arn, had been responsible for putting the lad in harms way. Then again, it was not his decision to make. If Bowyn truly desired revenge and killing dark elves, he would find a way regardless of what the dwarf medic did.

Another inward groan and eye rolling followed this train of thought. The steadily walk did not betray the turmoil in the young dwarf’s mind. Arn was used to marching quietly while his mind worked. It helped to make the long miles that his Legion marched easier to bear. Curiously enough, despite his friendly nature, the dwarf did not have many friends. Many knew him and were polited and friendly towards him but it could probably be because he was their medic. So, he often found himself marching alone in a multitude of dwarves.

This led to people thinking he kept many secrets as even Bowyn had inferred. It actually ate Arn up that he could not fully disclose his reason for travel but he could not risk sharing more than was applicable. Before his discovery of being the bastard prince, the young medic had no secrets. He did not know he had any secrets. He was just the proud son of a worthy General who did not rest on those laurels and had made his own name by saving people. Yet another drawback of his newly found heritage.

The Helius platform came in view. The flying monstrosity made Arn draw in a long breath through his teeth. Despite the fact that these technological wonders had been in service for some time and the casualties had been very small, few dwarves probably enjoyed using them. The soldier himself had only been in one two or three times for training that was centered on mass transport of legions to far locations. He felt quezy just thinking about it. The stocky medic exhaled resolutely.

The bastard prince turned and was glad to see that the two fairies seemed to still be there. He could not help but smile. Trying to be polite, he had kept an acceptable distance to let them talk amongst themselves. He cleared his throat and then addressed the two fairies politely. “Mister Bowyn and Miss Rue, if you are still planning on travelling to River Port, would you allow me the pleasure of purchasing the tickets for you.” His reason for asking was because he only had experience with dwarves and they were proud folk. Hand outs and gifts were something reserved for family or very close friends. During holidays, if a gift was given, one was technically expected in return. Thus he hastily added. “If it is not too much of an imposition of course.”

His mind suddenly remembered the wolf. Would he have to pay for the creature too? It would be best to ask the ticket master if the animal would even be allowed in the Helius. Though he could not see why not. After all, cattle and other such livestock were also transported in different holds in the ship. “I will inquire about your furry friend too miss Rue for I am sure you do not wish to part from it…I believe you called him/her Moony?" He located the ticket office and looked at his time piece again. Arn looked at the two fairies with a smile on his face obviously waiting for their response.

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

I plan on getting something out this weekend! Been hella busy this week as it's the first week back to work after having a month off and traveling.

I hope you feel better soon, Van!!

@Whoami

A month off????!!! WTH man you slacker. Yeah you better get something out this week end. No more partying for you lol. Hope you enjoyed your time off.

Jewel of the Skies

Also I need you to roll a die for me. Just an ordinary die will do and tell me the number.

@deia876lat

IF dnd has taught me something is that the above request often leads to death lol. Ok cool. I will also try to work on Lore and submit it so that we can both create the world. One question I do have is the Tajai are like a ruling cabal of wizards in charge of the Viemese empire or are they an order all on their own? I am guessing the Tyren is the leader of the coven where scyllia comes from and Eilis escaped from? Has any of the girls ever gotten pregnant by the Tyren and if so, what happens to the children?

I look forward to your posts and I will try to be better at posting. I am not sure what will Happen to Alexa and Toby yet but I think they can be interesting as long as they last.

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

@vancexentan no problem bro. I am sorry to hear you are still suffering from being sick. as always, take your time no rush. hope @Whoami is doing good too. Stay safe out there you guys.

Jewel of the Skies

Toby was surprised to see his former master of all people in the chaotic skies above Olysium. He had to blink a couple of times as he saw the fast approaching wyrm. His mouth was open as he made the motion to signal him. It was at that time that he noticed too late that he and Alexa were in the line of fire. He was just able to utter a half fearful half angry “OH Shit!” and gripped the blonde Knight in front of him tight not knowing what else to do.

The young girl half turned her head and asked exasperated and surprised. “What the F..” The sound of the weapon firing and the loud explosions near them as the force field that alter Eilis put up protected them extinguished anything further she had said. The pair blinked a couple of times as the air around them burned and flashed.

The young mage felt the immediate pull on the Thread as if his very being was being tugged. He looked at the bright manifestation of Eilis and he could not help but shudder. As if in answer to his unasked question and growing premonition, he heard Arn’s strong voice through the din of battle.

“Toby! It is not safe near us right now. Go and get Tyrhallan. I will join up with you once I have this sorted.”

Toby gave his master an annoyed look but he also knew Arn enough to know that he needed to trust the man. He tapped the lovely knight’s shoulder and said. “We need to go help the Knight Captain.”

Alexa looked back at Toby and then upward at the spectacle of crackling magic that was Eilis and made a disgusted face. “You mages and your secrets. I was already going to go help Captain Venray. A Brightwind is a bannerman of the Venray. We will always come to their aid.”

The young knight the spurred her moutn ahead. The greenish Wyrm beating her winds strongly. “Come Emerald, come on girl faster!” Alexa urged her mount as they zipped by other Dragon Knights and evaded both fire and magic. The closer they got to the frigate that Tyrhallan was on, the more opposition they faced. Suddenly, the pair spotted the crimson lord. “Captain Tyrhallan! We have come to your assistance!” Shouted the blonde girl.

Jewel of the Skies

NPCs

Alexa Brightwind


Tobias Taylor:

Jewel of the Skies

@deia876lat

It is not your fault and I hope you do not see my comment as assigning blame. I very much enjoy your story telling and am amazed by how much lore you are able to craft. I was just saying that I feel like my contribution is not as much. Please dont feel bad, I will try to do better so that we are both contributing to this project.

I have been having a bit of hard time trying to come up with decent players but I will try to come up with something. As you know, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually the time I have the most time to dedicate to playing so I do apologize if my replies are not so quick.

I will try to keep the RP interesting by throwing curve balls at you as much as you are throwing them to me lol. Keeps me on my toes.
I definitely do not see our writing as a chore and I do enjoy it very much. so much in fact that sometimes I forget I am part of it and want to see what you will come up with next lol. And dont ever feel like you ramble, you can ramble. I will never ask you to reveal hints of the plot, it like being surprised. I think I just want to be able to surprise you too.

So I ask you the same question you asked me and let me know what you need so that you can feel that this RP is worth your time.