[hr][hr][center][img]https://s22.postimg.cc/6xwhnyhtt/8feea9672d571d4eceb088fcf045e88c.png[/img][hr][img]https://s22.postimg.cc/m2b5bp74x/tumblr_nten42_Mq5c1qgyarho2_500.gif[/img][hr][@Nallore][@BlueSky44][@FantasyChic][@mnkee][@LadyRunic][@Dragoknighte][@KazAlkemi][/center][hr][center][h3][color=ed145b][b]Present Day - The Castle: May 4th, 12,508 - 11:30 AM [/b][/color][/h3][/center][hr][@mnkee]: While Tristan may be silent and morose, the rest of the world is not quite in agreement. The creature the girl had been chasing ran into the hallway, a gold chain in one of its furry little paws. Tristan never would have quite seen anything like this before - very few people in the Castle had either for some time. [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/e/e9/Niffler_FBCFTWW.png/revision/latest?cb=20161129180529]Nifflers[/url] were the scorn of royals, since the cute creatures were addicted to treasure and would secret away the crown jewels if they could. Making a bit of a high pitched chatter, the niffler started to circle Tristan, not sure yet as to whether or not he had any precious and shiny items to steal. [@LadyRunic]: Badger couldn't quite get to sleep and nor could the little boy stay still. Even with the [b]Sickenesse[/b] he had a bit of that little kid energy, his feet twitching in his bed. He hadn't been practicing [b]Magyk[/b] true to his word. He was too scared to defy a superior at any rate. Out in the other room, Esmeralda looked at Rhys with a frown. "Who died and made ya a freakin' expert at this illness? Huh? 'Fraid to tell ya this, Rhys, but you don't know shit about it. If you did, my son wouldn't be in there dyin'. For all ya know, seein' his mother will [i]shock[/i] it out of his system." She huffed, shaking her head at him. "I have half a mind to just try shuntin' some of ya over to Fay." [@FantasyChic]: "The task is simple - we only require that you tell us your strategy for overthrowing the Castle," Meadow explained. It would be a poor move for the Lagoon to loan off their army to the Witch Messiah, only for them all to be slaughtered. And if Fleur shared her ideas, perhaps they could offer some advice in order to improve her designs. "As for the ring...My brother gave it to me for a birthday several years ago," she answered, still twisting it. It seemed to be her only nervous tic. [hider=Notes on the Sickenesse][i][color=ed145b][b]Rhys[/b][/color][/i]:[list] [*]First Symptoms: May 4th [*]Current Stage: [color=ed145b][i][b]One[/b][/i][/color] [*]Symptoms: Minor fatigue, headaches. All around feeling awful but can still function more or less normally. Some [b]Physik[/b] remedies can help ameliorate symptoms temporarily. -1 on all physical checks.[/list] [i][color=ed145b][b]Arya[/b][/color][/i]:[list] [*]First Symptoms: March 29th [*]Current Stage: [color=ed145b][i][b]Two[/b][/i][/color] [*]Symptoms: Significant fatigue, abdominal aching, nose bleeds, bloody stools. You can get by if you live a sedentary life, but people can tell there's something wrong pretty immediately. -3 on physical checks, -1 on Mental Checks. [/list] [i][color=ed145b][b]Valda[/b][/color][/i]:[list] [*]First Symptoms: April 22nd [*]Current Stage: One [*]Symptoms: Minor fatigue, headaches. All around feeling awful but can still function more or less normally. Some [b]Physik[/b] remedies can help ameliorate symptoms temporarily. -1 on all physical checks.[/list] [i][color=ed145b][b]Atkin[/b][/color][/i]:[list] [*]First Symptoms: March 12th [*]Current Stage: One [*]Symptoms: Minor fatigue, headaches. All around feeling awful but can still function more or less normally. Some [b]Physik[/b] remedies can help ameliorate symptoms temporarily. -1 on all physical checks. [/list] [i][color=ed145b][b]Fleur[/b][/color][/i]:[list] [*]First Symptoms: March 14th [*]Current Stage: [color=ed145b][i][b]Two[/b][/i][/color] [*]Symptoms: Significant fatigue, abdominal aching, nose bleeds, bloody stools. You can get by if you live a sedentary life, but people can tell there's something wrong pretty immediately. -3 on physical checks, -1 on Mental Checks. [/list] [hider=Documented Stages][color=ed145b][i]Only those with a [b]Physik[/b] skill or who make a successful check will be aware of these stages. Message the GM for a check if needed~[/i][/color] [i][color=ed145b][b]Stage One[/b][/color][/i]: Minor fatigue, headaches. All around feeling awful but can still function more or less normally. Some [b]Physik[/b] remedies can help ameliorate symptoms temporarily. -1 on all physical checks. [i][color=ed145b][b]Stage Two[/b][/color][/i]: Significant fatigue, abdominal aching, nose bleeds, bloody stools. You can get by if you live a sedentary life, but people can tell there's something wrong pretty immediately. -3 on physical checks, -1 on Mental Checks. [i][color=ed145b][b]Stage Three[/b][/color][/i]: Skin turns pale or grey, eyes turn black, veins turn dark. All symptoms of stage two exacerbated. Most have to remain in bed at this point or risk worsening their health further. -5 on Physical rolls, -3 on Mental. [i][color=ed145b][b]Stage Four[/b][/color][/i]: Comatose. All symptoms of stage three are still present. Stage four always advances to stage five within one week. [i][color=ed145b][b]Stage Five[/b][/color][/i]: Death. [/hider] [hider=NPCs - Named][color=ed145b][i]Date listed is when initial symptoms began~[/i][/color] [list][*]Blaise Rowland - February 21st - Stage One [*]Marya and Medea Magnisky - May 2nd - Stage One [*]Bernice - February 21st - Stage One [*]Jarvis Yule - April 17th - Stage Two [*]Constance Langdon - May 2nd - Stage [color=ed145b][i][b]Two[/b][/i][/color] [*]Asha the [b]Magykal[/b] - April 28th - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest in the Big Wild Land) [*]Badger (Rhys' Apprentice) - April 30th - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest in Rhys' Home)[/list][/hider] [hider=NPCs - Unnamed][color=ed145b][i]Date listed is when initial symptoms began~[/i][/color][list][*]Ordinary Wizard - March 30th - Stage Four (Comatose, housed at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Apprentice - February 14th - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Apprentice - February 25th - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Wizard - March 3rd - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 10th - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Wizard - May 2nd - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Wizard - May 3rd - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 12th - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Wizard - May 3rd - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 2nd - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Wizard - April 10th - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 5th - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Ordinary Wizard - May 1st - Stage Three (Confined to Bed Rest at Wizard Tower Sick Bay) [*]Young Witch, Age 16 - February 9th - Stage Two [*]Young Witch, Age 12 - February 14th - Stage Two [*]Young Witch, Age 14 - February 5th - Stage Two [*]Ordinary Apprentice - April 19th - Stage Two [*]Ordinary Apprentice - February 2nd - Stage Two [*]Ordinary Apprentice - February 3rd - Stage Two [*]Ordinary Wizard - April 22nd - Stage Two [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 8th - Stage Two [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 26th - Stage Two [*]Ordinary Wizard - April 4th - Stage Two [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 11th - Stage Two [*]Ordinary Wizard - March 27th - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 12th - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - March 31st - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - May 2nd - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 21st - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - April 1st - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 12th - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - April 18th - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 25th - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - May 1st - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - February 23rd - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - March 6th - Stage One [*]Ordinary Wizard - April 16th - Stage One [*]Ordinary Apprentice - May 3rd - Stage One [*]Ordinary Apprentice - March 17th - Stage One [*]Ordinary Apprentice - May 1st - Stage One [*]Young Warlock, Age 6 - February 2nd - Stage One [*]Young Witch, Age 12 - February 27th - Stage One [*]Young Witch, Age 9 - May 4th - Stage One [*]Adult Witch - February 3rd - Stage One [/list][/hider] [hider=Deaths][color=ed145b][i]Date listed is date of death~[/i][/color][list][*]Death of a One True Coven Witch - February 7th [*]Death of an Ordinary Wizard - April 30th [*]Death of an Ordinary Wizard - March 31st [*]Death of an Ordinary Wizard - April 12th[/list] [/hider][/hider][hr][hr][h1][b][i][center][color=pink]Cuyler Eysteinsson[/color] & [color=9B30FF]Arya Rincewind[/color][/center][/i][/b][/h1][hr][center][color=pink]Location:[/color] Wizard’s Tower - 20th Floor[/center][hr] The silence grew and grew between the couple, still curled on the floor together. Cuyler didn't mind. He continued to hold Arya in his arms, knowing she was safe, knowing that she loved him as much as he loved her. They had a long road ahead, filled with the fear of the unknown but they would conquer it together and that was all Cuyler needed. He smiled slightly and kissed Arya's cheek. [color=pink]"Despite everything... I am very happy,"[/color] he informed her. He took her hand in his and interlocked their fingers before he shifted to look at her. [color=pink]"When do we have to leave for this [b]Quest[/b]?"[/color] he asked her. He wanted to gather some things and perhaps they would be able to visit her bedroom before they departed. There was a sudden commotion outside the room. There was a loud crash, followed by a large amount of barking. Moments later, a message rat came running into the room, followed by Thia. Cuyler barked Thia's name in order to call her off. She slid to a halt and looked at her companion in confusion. [color=9B30FF]"As soon as possible,"[/color] Arya said, raising an eyebrow but she was more weary than curious. A rat coming to her floors so frantically? It had to be from someone within the Palace she suspected, bringing up either some urgent emergency or a question concerning a bit of policy. With Valda's inexperience as a leader, Arya had been having to assist the Queen more than previous ExtraOrdinary Wizards did in their capacity. [color=9B30FF]"Speak Rattus, Rattus,"[/color] she said, reciting the simple incantation. It didn't require her [b]Magyk[/b] - it was something everyone could do - and it didn't seem to make her condition worsen. The rat then recounted the message from Amarantha - that Arya was needed at the Palace immediately. [color=9B30FF]"Duty calls..."[/color] she said softly. Cuyler listened to the message while Thia sat near the door, impatiently whining. She just wanted to play with the cute little thing. Cuyler looked back at Arya once the rat spoke its message. What a strange thing, having rats report messages but it was effective. He nuzzled into Arya's neck and breathed in her unique scent. [color=pink]"There is never a break for the [b]ExtraOrdinary[/b] Wizard,"[/color] he whispered. Even if she was sick. Even if she might not make it through the winter... [color=pink]"Do you want me to walk you to the Palace?[/color] he asked her. He didn't want to leave her completely unattended but while she was at the Palace, Cuyler was going to take these herbs into the forest. They needed all the help they could get in getting ahead of this [b]Sickenesse[/b]. She opened her mouth, about to ask for her amulet back in order to perform [b]Magyk[/b] but she had to stop herself. Without it, she could still [b]Sense[/b] whatever troubles were coming about and few outside of Wizard Tower would know what it meant to see her without the amulet. [color=9B30FF]"I can manage, if you have business you wish to conduct elsewhere,"[/color] Arya said, before giving a cordial nod to the rat and it scurried back to the Palace, in order to let them know she was coming. [color=pink]"Are you sure? I don't mind... I was going to go and deliver these herbs while you were busy. Do you want Thia to come with?"[/color] Cuyler suggested. Maybe she didn't want him to go with her, as a sign of weakness or whatever but Cuyler still didn't like the idea of her going off along. She was more unstable now than she was a few short hours ago. [color=9B30FF]"Oh, Cuyler, you mustn't go into the Forest alone - even without the Wendron Witches, it's a dangerous place without an experienced and able guide,"[/color] Arya said with a frown - as if he were the one on death's doorstep and not her. [color=9B30FF]"If you are delivering those herbs, then I will accompany you. I've been in the Forest plenty of times throughout my life."[/color] Cuyler frowned as well. Did she think him incapable of defending himself alone in the woods? What bad could possibly be there that he not seen anywhere else? Cuyler was not fond of the forest but not because of what is contained but what it didn't contain. Openness and the sea. He loved the vastness of it. [color=pink]"But you aren't your optimum health either Arya. And who knows how long you will be contained at the Palace. What if, by some miracle these herbs do work? We could have a cure by this time tomorrow!"[/color] [color=9B30FF]"...Then at least let me send someone with you - there's a new Ordinary here, he's quite charming and has some experience with creatures,"[/color] Arya suggested. [color=9B30FF]"He can be your guide in the Forest and will protect you from any werewolves that may decide to emerge and eat an exotic snack."[/color] Cuyler sighed, rolling his head but looked back to Arya and smiled a little. [color=pink]"Alright, fine,"[/color] he complied before kissing her. He moved around, still holding Arya and stood up before he set her back down into her chair. He figured it would be easier for her to get up from that position. [color=pink]"As for exotic snack, I only think you my dear would be interested."[/color] Sometimes the young man couldn't help himself and he grinned unabashedly.[hr][hr][center][h1][b][i][color=#FF0000]Myrus Silvers[/color][/i][/b][/h1][img]https://i.postimg.cc/T1TRt3W8/tumblr_n7gcnq_FIp_Z1tyb6r8o3_500.gif[/img][hr][color=#FF0000][b]Location:[/b][/color] the Palace - Attic [/center][hr] Myrus flinched as Lyra shouted so forcefully for his sister to not touch him. Even though he himself hadn't wanted anyone to make physical contact with him, it only reinforced his internal image of being a vile monster. His hands didn't show any more wisps of energy yet he continued to shake and quiver. He didn't know himself if hearing the exclamation made him cry more or less - or if his tears just continued to fall at the same rate. [color=#FF0000]"E-everyone leaves..."[/color] Myrus whispered to Valda. There was a certain weight to his words. His father had vanished from his life when he was young. His mother had been murdered and rarely [b]Appeared[/b] to her children now as a ghost. His eldest sister had been [b]CradleSnatched[/b] before he had been born. Luna had been briefly [b]CradleSnatched[/b] just months ago - and now, it was likely that she was going to move to an entirely different country and join someone else's family. He wanted to shrink back as Skaoi came into the attic as well. Yet structurally, the attic is not in the best shape. Amarantha and Lyra are right - they need to relocate to somewhere sturdier. There are very few rooms meant to be kind to its inhabitants that could withstand Myrus' power at the Palace - namely the dungeons. Yet at Wizard Tower, the Stranger Chamber was pleasant and was reinforced to handle almost any assault. [hr][hr][center][h1][b][i][color=#cc33ff]Antonije Magnisky[/color][/i][/b][/h1][img]https://i.postimg.cc/j50qJXxS/LDZC.gif[/img][hr][color=#cc33ff][b]Location:[/b][/color] Number 40 Alchemie Way - Living Room[/center][hr] There were still a good six hours or so until Myth and Bruce's wedding, but more and more relatives visiting would be showing up shortly. His sisters had said that they would come around noon - though his youngest sister would likely be late. And to be frank, the same could be said for the second youngest too. Only his oldest sister, Halley, was punctual. [color=#a81a75]"Brucey, I raised you better than this,"[/color] Runa scolded, looking at her son. [color=#a81a75]"Any woman with child should not be left to play hostess alone - Myth, dear, let Bruce do the heavy lifting,"[/color] Runa told her future daughter in law with a slight smile. [color=#a81a75]"Besides, I have something for you...In my family, each child is given a weapon that is enchanted and aids them...I have no doubt that you will appreciate this."[/color] Somehow, the woman pulled out a small bow from the bag and a quiver. [color=#a81a75]"It's name is Μυστικό - and if you whistle, it will transform from a bow into a handheld harp."[/color] She then presented the gift to Myth, hoping that her future daughter in law would appreciate them. Antonije had noticed that his girlfriend was a bit uncomfortable and he put an arm around Sylvi. He glanced at Myth, realizing that he hadn't actually introduced them yet. He didn't want to do it in front of the gods - or apparently, goddess and her mortal boy toy - so he sent Myth a telepathic message. [i][color=cc33ff]She's my girlfriend. Surprise. She spent the night. Double surprise.[/color][/i] A moment later, there was a large [i]CRASH[/i] and skid marks scuffed up the floors of the home as the speedsters returned. Rather than having a calm and controlled stop to their run, the two girls practically tripped over their own limbs and fell to the ground, coughing up blood and hardly able to breathe. They both looked incredibly ill and had likely more than overdone it. Medic, anyone?! [color=7ea7d8]"Tata, I don't feel so good..."[/color][hr][center][img]https://i.postimg.cc/K8cWbHkD/22442948.gif[/img][hr][h3][color=ed145b][b]The [i]Aricie[/i] - the Port[/b][/color][/h3][/center][hr] As Arnora counts up the loot, she'll find a total of 19 silver crowns inside the pouch (please add this money to your inventory). Minerva, meanwhile, had mostly tuned out the discussion of powers as it turned into a debate of semantics. She truthfully did not care much as to what the technical definition of those things were - some people were different and that was that. She had no doubt that there'd be some overlap involved. [color=B8675D]"We've docked!"[/color] Minerva exclaimed excitedly. The boat had finally arrived at Port and while customs still had to inspect the cargo first, the passengers were able to get off now if they wished and look around. The Port Witch Coven House - Minerva's ideal destination - was just a few minute walk from where they were now, located next to the creepy Doll Museum. [color=B8675D]"Let's go!"[/color]