[b]Must Saviors Die?[/b] ~[@Silver Carrot] (REB), [@The Irish Tree] (MAG), [@Restalaan] (YNG)~ [quote=Magnus Eissenhoeff][color=FF5353][b]"YOU WON'T...HURT HIM ANYMORE!"[/b][/color][/quote] The Varjan Champion did not reply with words but with a manuever. He moved to the side and let [u]Magnus'[/u] axe triumph over his sword. Since [u]Magnus[/u] was pushing hard, the male Minotaur almost tasted the flaming inferno that was originally meant for Emilio. Fortunately, [u]Magnus[/u] was able to recover just in time to stop himself. However, this opened the Minotaur to having a sharp blade placed right beside his neck, courtesy of the Varjan Champion. "[color=gray]You are mighty, warrior. I shall give you that.[/color]" The Champion ordered you. "[color=gray]Drop your weapon and do not move. Lest your friends witness a gruesome fountain of blood spouting from your neck.[/color]" Meanwhile, [u]Yang[/u] and [u]Rebecca[/u] successfully fended off the Varjan Warriors coming towards them. They charged in madly and without organization, taunted by [u]Yang's[/u] words, and allowing the two women to dispatch them with little effort. Little did they know, their mighty friend had been compromised. "[color=gray]You two![/color]" The Varjan Champion called out to [u]Rebecca[/u] and [u]Yang[/u], intending to show them that he had [u]Magnus[/u] in his mercy. "[color=gray]Surrender at once or else your friend here shall taste my blade![/color]" The Champion yelled his demands. "[color=gray]Drop your weapons and surrender![/color]" "[color=sienna]Naku. Masamang pangitain ito.[/color]" ~[@Zaphander] (SHA & FEA)~ [quote=Shatter]"I'll take this one! Where do I go?"[/quote] "Ah, ah, in... in Udor Swamp. The others have probably reached it by now but... but I doubt they're done with the request. From the look of it, I-I think they're going to need all the help they can get." Neil answered, still intimidated. "G-Good luck..." And so the two of you were off to Udor Swamp to meet up with the other guild members and rescue this Emilio Hari. The trip was uneventful, just a peaceful stroll across the countryside and to Udor Swamp where things were a little different. The swamp had a stench of death and decay. The entire wetland felt wrong, as if there was a mortal sin that was committed here or the place was fully saturated with malice and evil. The swamp's proximity to Varjo could probably explain all that. Nevertheless, you trudged forward into the dark, quiet swamp. Once you were far enough in, you begin spotting bones. Human bones, scattered throughout the environment. The further you went in, the more bones you saw. Some were old, some were fresh, some were complete and some were missing parts. The two of you realize that this place was more a grave than a swamp. The two of you then hear sounds of fighting. Following it, you two are then greeted by a scene where four very different individuals were fighting about [url=https://www.games-workshop.com/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99120201047_ChaosWarriors03.jpg]thirteen heavily-armored warriors[/url]. You recognize them as Varjan Warriors, humans with great combat prowess but lacked virtues in or out of the battlefield. The four individuals were probably the ones from the guild and thus your allies. However, one of them have been taken hostage by one of the Varjans. None of the parties have noticed you yet, giving you the element of surprise. [hr] [b]Faith, Hope And Love Abide[/b] ~[@13org] (BST), [@Silver Carrot] (ELD)~ [quote=Bast Ragoczy][color=C6DEFF]"I'm sorry for speaking such grim and dark things, but I would hate to see this city in ruins. Even though the architecture and colors aren't exactly my style."[/color][/quote] "[color=orange]We're the followers of Eros, sir. We don't do military.[/color]" Gina replied. "[color=orange]And for your information, we have changed their lifestyles. Like I said, this isn't the first instance refugees from Varjo holed up in Ravager's Rest and attacked us. And so far, our more peaceful efforts have yet to fail.[/color]" [quote=Bast Ragoczy]"Regarding Valerie... Just be patient and do not give up. The human mind is a very complex thing, and when wounded, it takes a lot of time and effort to be healed."[/quote] "[color=orange]Well... she's actually a Valkyrie but... yeah, I know.[/color]" [quote=Bast Ragoczy][color=C6DEFF]"Miss Gina, for centaurs, the act of a human mounting a centaur is a very... delicate thing. It is only done by it's life partner. You can almost see it as something akin to be married to someone or even to the act of consummating the marriage. Even suggesting someone else doing that is rather rude, and it could even be seen as offensive by some centaurs."[/color][/quote] Gina sighed. "[color=orange]I knew all of that. Why did you think I concluded that you two were together?[/color]" She explained. "[color=orange]Well whatever, looks like we're all able to make it to the farm in a short time. Let's not tarry then![/color]" ----- The trio soon reach the isolated farm. The barns and house were ransacked and there were a group of [url=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UMk9lMlYuGE/Urb8tpaapUI/AAAAAAAAcXc/cu21OWvueyQ/s400/2013-12-11+11.30.47.png]brutish men[/url] walking around, checking the loot that they have gathered. It appeared they have settled quite well in this captured farmland. However, the trio's entrance was not exactly inconspicuous and they immediately went to grab their arms as soon as they saw them coming. The Brigands have immediately formed a battle line facing the newcomers. "[color=orange]Wait! We don't wish to fight! We just came here to talk.[/color]" Gina quickly put up her wings, trying to assure the warriors. "[color=orange]I just wanted to say that you don't have to do this. We have food and shelter in the shrine. You don't have to pillage anymore.[/color]" The warriors appeared to relax as they listened to Gina's words. "[color=orange]This land isn't Varjo anymore. You've escaped right? You don't have to fight anymore.[/color]" "[color=mediumblue]LIAR![/color]" A male, opposing voice bellowed. The person in question was a [url=http://www.visualart.me/s1/507c2067d44ab49c4c000000/sindri-myr.jpg]figure draped in heavy armor and a unique helmet[/url], holding an arcane staff in his hands. "[color=mediumblue]She is a monster! And monsters lie, my brothers! They always lie! The only thing they are interested in is feasting on our flesh![/color]" He loudly proclaimed. "[color=mediumblue]We must defend ourselves![/color]" And with that declaration, the brigands charged forth with their weapons held aloft. Gina made one powerful flap of her wings which blew back the attackers but they were quickly recovering. It was then that the Gandharva readied her guitar. "[color=orange]I have a calming song that'll knock these people out but I have to prepare it for a few moments. Hold them off for a while, okay?[/color]" Gina began focusing and about five Brigands began charging again with [u]Bast[/u] and [u]Eilidh[/u] in between. Battle was upon the farmstead. [hr] [b]Keeping The Peace[/b] ~[@Kyun]~ [quote=Ars Argento]"[color=00aeef][b]Is it fine if I take the Keeping the Peace request then? I believe no one else is assigned to it.[/b][/color]"[/quote] "Alright, dude. Good luck." Neil bade you farewell. You set out on your own, back to your hometown Boreal Port. Reaching it by midday, the familiar smell of seawater ran through your nose. The poster of the request was a Riñas Chavez. You knew she was a Dark Priest who moved in Boreal Port to help restore the port town but you and her never really knew each other. Perhaps that would change this day. Approaching the church where Riñas was staying, you find her sweeping the outside of the holy abode. "[color=darkmagenta]Oh, hello there. May I help you?[/color]" She noticed you first and greeted you. "[color=darkmagenta]Hey, aren't you that boy that Mister Lucian took under?[/color]" She recognized you. "[color=darkmagenta]A-A... Ars, right?[/color] [hr] [b]Laying The Foundations 2[/b] ~[@13org] (FYR)~ [quote=Freyr][color=8dc73f]"Just... Don't tell her about it... please. I said too much already... I don't want to ruin our friendship."[/color][/quote] "[color=f26522]...Well, if that's what you want.[/color]" Bart replied. "[color=f26522]Although, being a monster she's bound to notice eventually. I don't think you'd want to be caught off-guard by her.[/color]" He added an advice. "[color=2e3192]Hey, you two![/color]" A familiar voice called out. Haley approached waving a wing along with Talia the Cyclops. "[color=2e3192]Told you guys I'll be here. Oh and Talia here wanted to help out too. Construction seems to be her forte after all.[/color]" Haley said. "[color=2e3192]Although, isn't smithing the Cyclopes' forte?[/color]" She turned to the Cyclops with a raised eyebrow. "[color=lavender]Oh, that is true. However, I'd like to expand my abilities.[/color]" Talia replied. "[color=2e3192]Ah, I see.[/color]" Haley then turned back to you. "[color=2e3192]Well, it's time to get work. How can we help?[/color]" She asked, still with her cheery tone. Bart flashed you a sly grin. "[color=f26522]Well, Talia. You got knowledge on construction, right? Well I want some advice on something. Here, follow me.[/color]" Bart motioned to the Cyclops to follow him. "[color=f26522]As for the two of you...[/color]" He meant you and Haley. "[color=f26522]Just continue putting down the fences, alright?[/color]" And so, Bart and Talia left you and Haley alone. "[color=2e3192]Well, looks like it's just the two of us.[/color]" Haley told you. "[color=2e3192]Say, I saw you two talking earlier and I have a feeling it's something interesting. Mind sharing it?[/color]" [hr] [b]A Small Problem[/b] ~[@Eviledd1984], [@The Irish Tree] (NEP)~ [u]Nephele[/u] has reached the number six before the tiny intruder made its move. It quickly bolted out of its hiding place and scurried through between [u]Nephele's[/u] legs. It was fast, too fast for the Cave Dragon to react. [u]Nephele[/u] could only watch as the small creature reached [u]Maria[/u]. At the very least, [u]Nephele[/u] was correct in her guess in that the creature was a mere cockroach. A fast one at that. After the insect reached [u]Maria[/u], it quickly crawled atop her foot and climbed up her leg. The mischievous bug continued to harass the poor [u]Maria[/u], crawling across her body and not letting itself be caught. It was quick and fast, evading any attempt by the two monsters to catch it with their hands. It would also sometimes disappear into [u]Maria's[/u] hair. [u]Nephele[/u] and [u]Maria[/u] must use a trick up their sleeves to deal with this small problem.