[b]Alike In Dignity[/b] ~[@13org] (BST)~ [quote=Bast Ragoczy][color=C6DEFF]"Of course... I'm not expecting that to be free of charge... But money isn't an issue..."[/color][/quote] The guards looked at each other. "[color=silver]I-I'm sorry sir but... but neither Lord nor Lady Barensia are home.[/color]" One of them answered. "[color=silver]They and other important relatives are... out. I-I'm not sure where though. I'm really sorry sir.[/color]" He apologized. "[color=silver]However, if you are interested in the design of the manor, you may see its designer. I cannot remember the name but he lives in Northern Ambran. You may see him if you want your home to be fashioned like this one.[/color]" The guard suggested to you. "[color=silver]He's quite famous... err, well-known so you should find him if you just ask around.[/color]" The suggestion was probably unhelpful since that was not your objective. It was time for a change in plans. [hr] [b]The Sky Is The Limit[/b] ~[@Rune_Alchemist], [@The Irish Tree] (MAG)~ [quote=Magnus Eissenhoeff][color=FF5353][b]"H-Hello ma'am. We're um...adventurers, looking for someone building a flying machine here. Do you happen to know who's building it? I-If not, that's okay, we have hides to sell too."[/b][/color][/quote] [quote=Arletta Dupain][color=8882be]"Mhm, we were told that there was an inventor here or something who was working on a flying machine of some sort? He requested help from our guild."[/color][/quote] The clerk woman smiled as she watched the Cyclops return with a surprised look on her eye. "[color=lavender]U-Umm... Excuse me...[/color]" The Cyclops stammered, calling out [u]Magnus'[/u] and [u]Arletta's[/u] attentions. "[color=lavender]Are-are-are you the ones... the ones from the guild?[/color]" She asked before continuing, not waiting for your answer. "[color=lavender]I-I'm Talia Bucchas. The poster of the request.[/color]" She began to explain, calming down a bit. "[color=lavender]A-Actually I'm just assisting in just creating the flying machine. The real inventor is still at the cliffs just west of Mahigan.[/color]" "[color=lavender]I-I'll let Mister Charleston explain everything. For now, can you two follow me?[/color]" Talia began to leave the store but stopped. "[color=lavender]Ah and uh, please take the hides with you. We actually need that.[/color]" ----- After a short trip out of Mahigan and into the west cliffs, the trio reach the edge of the landform where a large contraption lay built with wood and sheets with a man working on it. It could be compared to a bird for it had two wings as well as a tail as well as being shaped like one. Although the tail was differently shaped than an average bird's. "[color=007236]Hello there, friends! You come to enjoy the scenery?[/color]" The human male called out to you. He appeared to be in his mid-thirties. "[color=007236]Or are you those people whom Talia here wrote to for help?[/color]" "[color=lavender]Sir Kyle, these are indeed the people who will be helping us.[/color]" Talia answered the man. "[color=lavender]They even have animal hides already. It's a very fortunate coincidence.[/color]" She told him happily. "[color=007236]That's good! Very good indeed, my new friends.[/color]" Kyle said. "[color=007236]But! They're just one of the many things I need for this here machine that will let a flightless man like me fly. Trust me, I'll be soaring like an eagle or my name ain't Kyle Charleston![/color]" He then looked out to the cliff. "[color=007236]I shall be the first man swooping down this cliff, yes I shall.[/color]" Kyle explained what the contraption was and what his purpose was. "[color=007236]Talia here got interested in my work and decided to help out since.[/color]" Talia the Cyclops smiled at [u]Magnus[/u] and [u]Arletta[/u]. "[color=007236]I'd leap off now only it seems like I need more adhesive to keep the wings together. I've concocted my own special formula for it since that store-bought stuff isn't strong enough.[/color]" Kyle said. "[color=007236]However, I can't abandon my machine to gather more materials. Namely, a bunch of bird feathers, doesn't matter what kind, along with a parcel of hides, which you already have, to boil down along with some Morning Light flowers to make it all pliable.[/color]" The machinist enumerated. "[color=007236]So will you help me and gather the remaining? You don't need to do get them all now though. You can come back with the materials some other day since there are still some things that needs tweaking out.[/color]" Kyle then asked. "[color=007236]I assure you that besides the usual monetary reward, you will witness a spectacle that even the gods in Heaven will look upon with wonder![/color]" [hr] [b]Help, Wanted[/b] ~[@Silver Carrot] (ELD)~ Onouris tried to stall you but your fighting prowess was simply too much for him. With one more heavy strike, you manage to send the Sorcerer into the ground. You now had him at your mercy. "[color=004b80]Wait! Wait! Wait![/color]" He quickly raised a hand to stop you. "[color=004b80]You've-- You've won. There is no doubt about that. I recognize my defeat.[/color]" He continued. "[color=004b80]I am... ready to receive any punishment you deem appropriate for me. I only ask that--[/color]" He then grabbed some soil with his other hand and hurled them at you. Onouris then used the quick distraction to escape your clutches. The Sorcerer ran to his Brigands and managed to get behind them. "[color=004b80]Kill her! Tear her into pieces![/color]" He ordered them. Four of the bandits charged at you with their axes raised high and their shields in front of them. They looked ferocious and may know a thing or two about fighting. It would be wise to deal with them first but you could also try to charge through them and take Onouris down in one blow which hopefully will make the Brigands run away. "Don't worry Eilidh! I'm coming!" You heard Ian again. Despite visibly running however... he appeared not to have moved at all and was as far away from you as earlier. [hr] [b]Lost In Translation[/b] ~[@Silver Carrot] (REB)~ [quote=Rebecca St. Croix][color=edd902]"I require a translator,"[/color][/quote] "[color=00a651]Naku, delikado iyong babae na iyan. Mukhang pari lang.[/color]" "[color=8882be]Ikaw na ang kumausap sa kanya.[/color]" "[color=7ea7d8]Bakit kayo natatakot? Di niyo ba nakita iyong ginawa niya sa mga Varjans?[/color]" A female finally stepped forward to talk to you. [url=https://pre00.deviantart.net/d90c/th/pre/i/2014/114/9/c/luisa_fortuna_by_yachi_yachi-d7frg9i.png]The woman had light brown skin and wore a simple dress fit for a commoner[/url]. "[color=7ea7d8]Miss, come with me. We must leave before more of the Varjan Warriors come. Follow me.[/color]" The woman led you into the smaller streets and the alleys of the town. "[color=7ea7d8]You are very brave and very skillful to have done that. They could've been better warriors and you would've been in trouble.[/color]" She remarked. The woman had led you to an open but secluded part of Sonorra. "[color=7ea7d8]Now then, you are asking for a translator yes? What do you need translated?[/color]" She then asked about your objective. "[color=7ea7d8]Who are you by the way? From the way you look, you appear to be a priestess of the Order.[/color]" She examined you. "[color=7ea7d8]But I doubt since you did dispatch two Varjans.[/color]" [hr] [b]Keeping It Real[/b] ~[@Kyun], [@13org] (FYR)~ [quote=Freyr][color=8dc73f]"I... I'm sounding like a naïve child... Am I not?"[/color][/quote] Haley snickered. "[color=2e3192]At least you know what you are.[/color]" "[color=2e3192]Well if the gods couldn't change humans, what makes you think you can?[/color]" She smiled at [u]Freyr[/u] in response to his words. "[color=2e3192]Also, what you've witnessed is just a small portion of humanity. There are a lot of humans in this world, Freyr. There are humans like him, humans that are the opposite of him, humans that are a whole different bag altogether. You said so yourself, didn't you? There are humans who can make beautiful and awesome things. Heck, back then we monsters have barely any human sympathizers but now, we've got entire monster-friendly nations. I mean, look at the powerful Moon Kingdom! They are a human power that could stand against the Order and they don't really mind us living amongst them now. Sure, maybe that's because they can't afford to waste resources on us but that's besides the point.[/color]" The Siren then sighed. "[color=2e3192]Don't lose hope for them, Freyr. We just gotta keep believing they will be better and continue guiding them to that.[/color]" She patted [u]Freyr[/u] on the back with a wing. "[color=2e3192]Now then, enough philosophy. We've got a job to do![/color]" [quote=Freyr][color=8dc73f]"To tell you the truth... I choose this mission because human poets... Usually are able to see past this red mist that seem to cover the other's eyes... To see past the gold and money, to see the true beauty of the world, be in harmony with the things which surround them and themselves."[/color][/quote] "[color=2e3192]Emphasis on the 'usually'.[/color]" Haley replied. "[color=2e3192]I saw several human poems which are all about horror and all about war. Heck, I saw a poem once that was just a hate piece against the Moon Kingdom. Like, seriously there are humans that hate other humans more than they hate monsters.[/color]" [quote=Ars Argento]"[b][color=00aeef]Am I correct to presume you are mister Freyr, from the adventurer's guild? My name is Ars, I am to aid you in the request given by mister Saint.[/color][/b]"[/quote] "[color=2e3192]Oh, you're part of the guild too?[/color]" The Siren questioned before looking at [u]Freyr[/u]. "[color=2e3192]A friend of yours, Freyr?[/color]" She asked before turning back to [u]Ars[/u]. "[color=2e3192]I'm Haley, Ars. I'm also part of the guild but I haven't stayed at the building yet. It's-It's a long story.[/color]" "[color=2e3192]Boreal Port is still quite away so why don't we formally introduce ourselves so things won't get confusing just in case.[/color]" Haley suggested. "[color=2e3192]I'll go first. I'm Haley Wellington. Just your average Siren. Well, above average since I like to think I've been to more places in this world than other Sirens.[/color]"