I do enjoy how everyone is just going along with the Commander on this. As if the idea wasn't insane, everyone else is just "Well, guess we are going to do this!"
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"The flight to the storm will take most of the day. There will be meals, of course. I wouldn't expect mages to not be hungry along the journey." Commander Hayes replied, giving a small wave back to the stairs. "It will be served in the serving section of the ship, and while it won't be anything extravagant it will be filling, which is what I hope is enough for you all. So yes, in-flight snacks will be served. Downstairs, and then to the left, and don't mind the cook's unique sense of humor. He likes to see the looks on faces when he tells them what he serves."
As the ship finished the takeoff, and began to turn to move northwards, Commander Hayes turned his attention to Eve, regarding her, then the rest of the mages as the ship finally began to make speed towards their destination. With the wind now picking up as they moved, he grinned and gave a small wave now to the mages.
"I am assuming you know of each other, at the very least. And that is something that can play a part in what you do. In this case, the reason is that we believe the Academies in the north can't be trusted. Not in this particular situation, because we believe that they may have been a part of the problem. Good luck getting them to admit to that even if you throw it at them...Personally, I'd like it thrown at them from a cannon, but it is not my choice. Yet. Perhaps it won't come to that, but for now I would not trust any of the mages to the north..."
With that said, the Commander made his way to the front of the ship, turning away from the Elementals. "For now, I would suggest either sleeping off the previous evening, or having something to eat down in the mess hall. Until then, I have a ship that needs to be guided...Feel free to mingle with the crew, just don't attempt to take anything. The Iron Guard won't be quite as...forgiving as anyone else, and I'd hate to see someone lose a hand so early. As for boundries, keep your wits about you. Stay out of the other cabins, engine room, and weapons rooms. I won't have you bothering the crew, bringing us out of the sky, or blasting a damn hole in the ship. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a ship to manage. "
And with that, the Elementals were largely left to their own devices for the beginning of their journey...
Hours Later...
The Elementals, crew, and pretty much anything on board the ship was awakened and alerted by a collection of shouts, bells, and other assorted alarms. As many of the crew made their way to the deck, they were greeted by the sun starting to lower from the sky. While the sunset itself was nearly idyllic, what was in front of the airship was far more captivating.
The Storm, the Divide, the Elemental Scar, the mark had gone by many names. And many of them were a good description of what it was. A giant storm of elemental forces constantly raging, raining their power down upon the earth. Some might say it was a thing of beauty, as some elements combined into something greater, sometimes temporarily shifting the landscape to do impressive and destructive arts. Ice combining with shadows to make ice that would shatter twice, fire and earth combining to rain meteors, light and metals slamming into the ground and then projecting a beacon from where they struck for a small while.
While the storm raged, Raven Hayes was stepping about the deck, his voice at times booming to make sure the right person heard him. As he finally stopped and noted the arrival of the Elementals on the deck, he marched over looking rather displeased at what was in front of them.
"Elementals, welcome to the Scar. I imagine many of you have never seen it, so you might as well take a good look. Quite the sight, isn't it? Some scavengers say the metal from the sky is of the finest quality, though you'd be quite insane to go down there to gather that stuff without something special." Raven Hayes said, gesturing over the side of the ship.
"Since it has now become a direct problem, I might as well explain why you are here. We have learned that there are groups of mages running around with something that pulls the storm. At first, we thought it was just slowly beginning to expand, but then it began to expand in very specific directions. Selective Elemental Camps, more often than not, seemed to be in the general direction. Upon attempting to investigate, they smashed an entire room to nothing before we could get close, and scattered to the winds. I'm betting you can guess what the storm did when the group suddenly relocated?" Raven Hayes continued wryly, turning his back to the storm to address the mages direction.
"Now, as you can see, the storm seems quite solid here, but we did not fly through the storm to get to your Academy. There was a valley that was relatively clear here, but is here no longer. Which means someone decided it would be handy to close this pass, at least for a time. Hard to imagine whatever moves the storm being able to stand up to it for long. So, we have a pair of options, but technically I only see one that works for us."
Putting on a grin that could be considered a bit too joyous for the occasion, he counted off the pair of options on his hand. "One, we sit here and wait for who knows how long it takes for the storm to finally retreat back enough to where we can eventually go through. Could be a day, could be a week. Obviously, we can't sit around that long when more of this garbage is spreading. Two...we shield the ship, with your help of course, and fly through the damned thing. I would like to think that you could help in initial shielding...perhaps some additional metal or elemental reinforcement, before we make the attempt. And then some additional help as we fly through. So, what do you think? Think you can all handle it? Because otherwise this trip might take a bit longer with a few bits missing from the ship...but let me be clear that we will be going through, as we don't have time to simply wait for this storm."
Raven proceeded to go about inspecting what his crew was up to and making sure things were being done properly as cannons and other weapons were brought out. It seemed as if many of the soldiers on the ship intended to fight the storm, as insane as it seemed. "You'll have a bit of time to choose a position Elementals! Or find a better idea to dissipate a storm of otherworldly power!"
As the ship finished the takeoff, and began to turn to move northwards, Commander Hayes turned his attention to Eve, regarding her, then the rest of the mages as the ship finally began to make speed towards their destination. With the wind now picking up as they moved, he grinned and gave a small wave now to the mages.
"I am assuming you know of each other, at the very least. And that is something that can play a part in what you do. In this case, the reason is that we believe the Academies in the north can't be trusted. Not in this particular situation, because we believe that they may have been a part of the problem. Good luck getting them to admit to that even if you throw it at them...Personally, I'd like it thrown at them from a cannon, but it is not my choice. Yet. Perhaps it won't come to that, but for now I would not trust any of the mages to the north..."
With that said, the Commander made his way to the front of the ship, turning away from the Elementals. "For now, I would suggest either sleeping off the previous evening, or having something to eat down in the mess hall. Until then, I have a ship that needs to be guided...Feel free to mingle with the crew, just don't attempt to take anything. The Iron Guard won't be quite as...forgiving as anyone else, and I'd hate to see someone lose a hand so early. As for boundries, keep your wits about you. Stay out of the other cabins, engine room, and weapons rooms. I won't have you bothering the crew, bringing us out of the sky, or blasting a damn hole in the ship. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a ship to manage. "
And with that, the Elementals were largely left to their own devices for the beginning of their journey...
Hours Later...
The Elementals, crew, and pretty much anything on board the ship was awakened and alerted by a collection of shouts, bells, and other assorted alarms. As many of the crew made their way to the deck, they were greeted by the sun starting to lower from the sky. While the sunset itself was nearly idyllic, what was in front of the airship was far more captivating.
The Storm, the Divide, the Elemental Scar, the mark had gone by many names. And many of them were a good description of what it was. A giant storm of elemental forces constantly raging, raining their power down upon the earth. Some might say it was a thing of beauty, as some elements combined into something greater, sometimes temporarily shifting the landscape to do impressive and destructive arts. Ice combining with shadows to make ice that would shatter twice, fire and earth combining to rain meteors, light and metals slamming into the ground and then projecting a beacon from where they struck for a small while.
While the storm raged, Raven Hayes was stepping about the deck, his voice at times booming to make sure the right person heard him. As he finally stopped and noted the arrival of the Elementals on the deck, he marched over looking rather displeased at what was in front of them.
"Elementals, welcome to the Scar. I imagine many of you have never seen it, so you might as well take a good look. Quite the sight, isn't it? Some scavengers say the metal from the sky is of the finest quality, though you'd be quite insane to go down there to gather that stuff without something special." Raven Hayes said, gesturing over the side of the ship.
"Since it has now become a direct problem, I might as well explain why you are here. We have learned that there are groups of mages running around with something that pulls the storm. At first, we thought it was just slowly beginning to expand, but then it began to expand in very specific directions. Selective Elemental Camps, more often than not, seemed to be in the general direction. Upon attempting to investigate, they smashed an entire room to nothing before we could get close, and scattered to the winds. I'm betting you can guess what the storm did when the group suddenly relocated?" Raven Hayes continued wryly, turning his back to the storm to address the mages direction.
"Now, as you can see, the storm seems quite solid here, but we did not fly through the storm to get to your Academy. There was a valley that was relatively clear here, but is here no longer. Which means someone decided it would be handy to close this pass, at least for a time. Hard to imagine whatever moves the storm being able to stand up to it for long. So, we have a pair of options, but technically I only see one that works for us."
Putting on a grin that could be considered a bit too joyous for the occasion, he counted off the pair of options on his hand. "One, we sit here and wait for who knows how long it takes for the storm to finally retreat back enough to where we can eventually go through. Could be a day, could be a week. Obviously, we can't sit around that long when more of this garbage is spreading. Two...we shield the ship, with your help of course, and fly through the damned thing. I would like to think that you could help in initial shielding...perhaps some additional metal or elemental reinforcement, before we make the attempt. And then some additional help as we fly through. So, what do you think? Think you can all handle it? Because otherwise this trip might take a bit longer with a few bits missing from the ship...but let me be clear that we will be going through, as we don't have time to simply wait for this storm."
Raven proceeded to go about inspecting what his crew was up to and making sure things were being done properly as cannons and other weapons were brought out. It seemed as if many of the soldiers on the ship intended to fight the storm, as insane as it seemed. "You'll have a bit of time to choose a position Elementals! Or find a better idea to dissipate a storm of otherworldly power!"
No worries! Take care of things on your end, and this will hopefully still be here when you return.
With that said, everyone alright to time skip the flight to its more exciting destination, or did you want everyone to chat or do something first? Just want to know before I push things forward.
With that said, everyone alright to time skip the flight to its more exciting destination, or did you want everyone to chat or do something first? Just want to know before I push things forward.
@Luna
Good to see you made it! Careful with those sentences though, they seem a tiny bit jumbled. Happy you made it all the same.
Good to see you made it! Careful with those sentences though, they seem a tiny bit jumbled. Happy you made it all the same.
@Vesuvius00
Well, that sucks. Now the problem in which I can't wait too long cause then everyone is gonna be waiting too long for things to move, but I don't wanna leave them behind...
Well, depending on when they come back, I guess I'll see about working them in. Not much to be done about it if they are gonna be gone for another week, or a month or something.
Well, that sucks. Now the problem in which I can't wait too long cause then everyone is gonna be waiting too long for things to move, but I don't wanna leave them behind...
Well, depending on when they come back, I guess I'll see about working them in. Not much to be done about it if they are gonna be gone for another week, or a month or something.
Commander Hayes listened, noting the skills and name of each person, though two stood out in particular. First was the Northerner of the group, Nataly Andrade, who made a point of making sure everyone knew how to pronounce her name. Different to see a northerner down here, but it was an interesting thing to note all the same.
The second was the stone mage Horatio Dunst, the stone mage. Joey for short, and wanted man in some towns. He would have to make sure that one was aware of his...troublemaking had not gone completely unnoticed. Otherwise, it seemed most were grateful to go on the trip, which he doubted would remain the case. Either way, they could not linger out for long, and he grew tired of being gawked at all day.
"A pleasure to meet you all. High time for you all to see the Academy and world in another view. Hope none of you are afraid of heights. Course, I'd just have one of my men take you to your rooms right away." With a wave, Commander Hayes led the mages up the ramp onto the ship. Almost immediately, inside the ship was a part of another kind of world. A dull rumble seemed to constantly be echoing through the ship, along with the collection of metal pipes and rails all along the walls.
As the mages made their quick few steps up to the stairs to the main deck, they passed by a pair of mechanical soldiers, armored from head to toe, bristling with parts, and most notably the red eyes which stood out from their otherwise dark armor. They did no movement to even acknowledge the arrival of their Commander and his guests, just continued to stand their guard arms at their sides.
As they ascended, a few other soldiers and workers passed them by, either seeming to need to go about a task down below or bringing something up with themselves. These generally seemed more normal...except for the odd exceptional metal arm, or strange gadget which did who-knows-what.
"Welcome to the main deck. Feel free to take a look over the railings or wherever you want. Just don't get too close to the propellers. Hate to lose someone this early in the journey." Commander Hayes glanced over a few parts of the ship in particular, taking a quick look around. "I'll share more details on our particular mission once we are airborne...until then, any particular questions as we prep for final takeoff?" He paused, looking over a particular engine leading to one of the propellers. Almost as if on cue, a woman with blue hair ran over and opened a panel on the side and began to work on things inside.
"I also realize that not everyone who we had chosen was on time, Master Smith. Time is, unfortunately, not a luxury that I can simply give. If they are not here by the time we are taking off and if the ladder does not reach, they shall be left behind." Commander Hayes informed the Master, turning away from the work and making his way back over to the mages. The thrumming of the ship seemed to pick up as the propellers all seemed to begin to pick up speed, causing the large ship to groan slightly as it finally began to leave the ground.
"Shouldn't do that Commander, you know how the Prime Minister is better than anyone." The woman who had been working on the engine stated, still not looking away from her work. Without even looking, she sighed as Commander Hayes shrugged. "Someday its going to bite you, you know."
"Not today, Alice." Commander Hayes replied wryly, keeping his attention to the mages for any questions or complaints they had.
The second was the stone mage Horatio Dunst, the stone mage. Joey for short, and wanted man in some towns. He would have to make sure that one was aware of his...troublemaking had not gone completely unnoticed. Otherwise, it seemed most were grateful to go on the trip, which he doubted would remain the case. Either way, they could not linger out for long, and he grew tired of being gawked at all day.
"A pleasure to meet you all. High time for you all to see the Academy and world in another view. Hope none of you are afraid of heights. Course, I'd just have one of my men take you to your rooms right away." With a wave, Commander Hayes led the mages up the ramp onto the ship. Almost immediately, inside the ship was a part of another kind of world. A dull rumble seemed to constantly be echoing through the ship, along with the collection of metal pipes and rails all along the walls.
As the mages made their quick few steps up to the stairs to the main deck, they passed by a pair of mechanical soldiers, armored from head to toe, bristling with parts, and most notably the red eyes which stood out from their otherwise dark armor. They did no movement to even acknowledge the arrival of their Commander and his guests, just continued to stand their guard arms at their sides.
As they ascended, a few other soldiers and workers passed them by, either seeming to need to go about a task down below or bringing something up with themselves. These generally seemed more normal...except for the odd exceptional metal arm, or strange gadget which did who-knows-what.
"Welcome to the main deck. Feel free to take a look over the railings or wherever you want. Just don't get too close to the propellers. Hate to lose someone this early in the journey." Commander Hayes glanced over a few parts of the ship in particular, taking a quick look around. "I'll share more details on our particular mission once we are airborne...until then, any particular questions as we prep for final takeoff?" He paused, looking over a particular engine leading to one of the propellers. Almost as if on cue, a woman with blue hair ran over and opened a panel on the side and began to work on things inside.
"I also realize that not everyone who we had chosen was on time, Master Smith. Time is, unfortunately, not a luxury that I can simply give. If they are not here by the time we are taking off and if the ladder does not reach, they shall be left behind." Commander Hayes informed the Master, turning away from the work and making his way back over to the mages. The thrumming of the ship seemed to pick up as the propellers all seemed to begin to pick up speed, causing the large ship to groan slightly as it finally began to leave the ground.
"Shouldn't do that Commander, you know how the Prime Minister is better than anyone." The woman who had been working on the engine stated, still not looking away from her work. Without even looking, she sighed as Commander Hayes shrugged. "Someday its going to bite you, you know."
"Not today, Alice." Commander Hayes replied wryly, keeping his attention to the mages for any questions or complaints they had.
So I think I'll post again and get everyone in the ship at the very least, but I think giving people about a week is a good enough amount of time, especially when nobody bothers to say why they arn't around!
So, a little bit more time for them, but I can't have everyone being lazy the whole time.
So, a little bit more time for them, but I can't have everyone being lazy the whole time.
Raven continued to watch for a while as more mages arrived. He could not claim to know or recognize any of them except for the Master, as they had not really been formally introduced, which was something he needed to rectify before they started this trip. He figured most mages didn't like to be called by their element, especially since he knew there was more than one of each coming along for the ride.
"Guess its time to get to knowing what I'll....mostly be dealing with." Raven muttered, and left the railing to make his way to the ramp, leaving the top decks to greet the mages. From what he saw they were already a very colorful group. Especially knowing that there was that celebration after meeting with them of all individuals, though then he imagined the mages were much like that village of warriors who...partied over absolutely everything. He couldn't recall the name, but the thought alone made him grin as he finally made his way down the ramp to the grass where the mages stood and sat.
As he approached, he realized that with his additional armor, he seemed even larger than many of the mages they were bringing along. It might just be the armor, but....he hoped that their elemental powers were not limited by their size. Without his iron mask, Raven's black hair and red eyes were typically an intimidating factor to go with the height and built frame that a constant amount of fighting brings. He kept clean shaven, as some appearance of civility was needed for his rank, but that was typically the most he would give. With a small wave, it was his turn to introduce to the mages.
"Greetings, Master Smith. On time, and with many mages in tow as expected." Raven began with the Master, as he figured the highest would be best greeted first. "Before boarding I figured I should get to know who I am to be taking on board my Dead Iron." Raven paused, looking over each of the mages with a small and somewhat obvious measurement of each mage, noting any particular features or weapons that were on the mages.
"I assume it only fair I start myself. I am Commander Raven Hayes, of the Mechanized Irons Division of the Prime Minister's Guard. You may have heard of my victories against other cities, or sweeping actions along storm borders with bandit towns." Looking over the group once again, he gave a small shrug.
"Otherwise, I have nothing more other than I shall be the one taking you northward, past the storms. Likely accompanying you on the mission as well, the future staying what it is."
"Guess its time to get to knowing what I'll....mostly be dealing with." Raven muttered, and left the railing to make his way to the ramp, leaving the top decks to greet the mages. From what he saw they were already a very colorful group. Especially knowing that there was that celebration after meeting with them of all individuals, though then he imagined the mages were much like that village of warriors who...partied over absolutely everything. He couldn't recall the name, but the thought alone made him grin as he finally made his way down the ramp to the grass where the mages stood and sat.
As he approached, he realized that with his additional armor, he seemed even larger than many of the mages they were bringing along. It might just be the armor, but....he hoped that their elemental powers were not limited by their size. Without his iron mask, Raven's black hair and red eyes were typically an intimidating factor to go with the height and built frame that a constant amount of fighting brings. He kept clean shaven, as some appearance of civility was needed for his rank, but that was typically the most he would give. With a small wave, it was his turn to introduce to the mages.
"Greetings, Master Smith. On time, and with many mages in tow as expected." Raven began with the Master, as he figured the highest would be best greeted first. "Before boarding I figured I should get to know who I am to be taking on board my Dead Iron." Raven paused, looking over each of the mages with a small and somewhat obvious measurement of each mage, noting any particular features or weapons that were on the mages.
"I assume it only fair I start myself. I am Commander Raven Hayes, of the Mechanized Irons Division of the Prime Minister's Guard. You may have heard of my victories against other cities, or sweeping actions along storm borders with bandit towns." Looking over the group once again, he gave a small shrug.
"Otherwise, I have nothing more other than I shall be the one taking you northward, past the storms. Likely accompanying you on the mission as well, the future staying what it is."
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I think you're confusing Florence with Sylvia. Florence joined the Academy at the age of 8, achieving Master Rank when she was 36. Sylvia is her daughter, who was accepted into the Academy that same year that Florence achieved Master Rank. So, it should be fairly obvious, that she's spent 28 years of her life studying etc at the Academy, not just working on her own. That would be stupid.
But if you guys don't want another Master that's fine, I just assumed it was okay seeing as you said you'd take 1-2 of them.
Wow, terribly sorry. My mistake, didn't notice you had switched the character till you said it and I reread it. Again, apologies for missing the name.
But yeah, unfortunately another Master wouldn't fit here, and I just double checked again myself, and I did just say 1 Master, around 2-3 Weavers, more Adepts, so on and so forth. So if you wanted to modify the sheet a bit for a little lower rank that'd be perfectly fine. If not, I understand. Wish you had come in earlier!
Oh, one last thing since I just realized it....if she wanted a mechanized arm, might want to go with the Mech style, not Ironworker. Since she'd always wear it, it would always be close to its power. Just saying, of course!
@PandorasBox
Greetings. I'm not sure how I feel about having another Master along for this trip. I would like to see how everyone else coming along thinks of having yet another Master come along. Anyone have an opinion on the matter?
Also, you don't get to be Master status just simply working on things on your own. Working with others in the Academy to learn more about your element, dual against others, study, read, and all that stuff. So, becoming a Master then arriving at the Academy doesn't really make sense.
Greetings. I'm not sure how I feel about having another Master along for this trip. I would like to see how everyone else coming along thinks of having yet another Master come along. Anyone have an opinion on the matter?
Also, you don't get to be Master status just simply working on things on your own. Working with others in the Academy to learn more about your element, dual against others, study, read, and all that stuff. So, becoming a Master then arriving at the Academy doesn't really make sense.
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