[@Hammerman] [@Silverstein] [@Rune_Alchemist] [hider=Lost Children] [color=Dodgerblue][CENTER] [img]https://i.imgur.com/FyAjhOF.png[/img][/CENTER] [table][row][/row][row][cell][center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/2KtgaGA.png[/img] [color=Dodgerblue][sup]_______________________________________________[/sup][/color][/center] [indent][b]Difficulty[/b]: ⭐⭐ [b]Reward[/b]: 2000G [b]Assigned Reavers[/b] [sup] [color=00aeef]Leon[/color], [color=lime]Renee[/color], [color=goldenrod]Lanus[/color], [color=aba000]Haaselle[/color] NPC(s): [color=8882be]Rozemyne[/color] [/sup] [b]Inventory[/b]: None [/indent] [/cell][cell][b]Description[/b] [color=Dimgray][indent] A couple of the local folk are reporting that their children have gone missing in the underground waterways below Morgenröte. Enough time hasn’t actually passed for the police to conduct a missing person search, but due to the concern of strange creatures being known to appear the parents are insisting that something be done to find the kids as soon as possible. The police state that the creatures that have appeared usually aren’t that dangerous to the populace, attempting to calm the concerns of the folk, but it hasn’t done much to persuade them. Hence, Eon has been requested. A photo of the kids has been provided. [img]https://i.imgur.com/V1bIZoP.jpg[/img] [/indent][/color] [color=0076a3][b]Rana’s Notes[/b][/color] [color=0076a3][indent] "I admit, I myself have also played in that old waterway back when I was little. You’d think they take better care in placing prohibitions from allowing youngsters to play there in the first place. I’ve never run into anything too dangerous down there that I can recall. Then again, I could still use magic even back then, and I presume these kids can’t since it wasn’t mentioned in the report. So, I’d say we should attend to this one as soon as possible if we’ve the manpower to spare. Especially since the so-called authorities don’t wish to be of help…" [/indent][/color] [/cell][/row][/table][/COLOR] [/hider] Leon, along with the Fae couple of Lanus and Renee, had gathered in the main lobby as they prepped for their accepted quest. Before they set out, they would see Roze walking up to them with a quite peculiar young Belua girl. She appeared to slide across the floor as she walked, wearing a pale yellow robe that was obviously worn with a few holes here and there. Her hood hid some of her facial features, but they could see her crimson eyes and a row of sharp teeth with her adorned smile. The group could also see a few tentacles sticking out from her robe. [color=8882be]”Good Morning Renee, and Lanus.”[/color] Roze said, greeting the couple. [color=8882be]”To you as well, Leon was it?”[/color] She gave a friendly wave to the jagged-eared Fae, noticing his new bandaged appearance. [color=8882be]”I saw on the job board that a pair of kids got lost in the underground sewer system. I thought I’d help out since I’m a little familiar with the area, though I’m aware they’ve expanded upon the system as the Republic grows in size.”[/color] She then turned to the tentacled girl. [color=8882be]”Then there’s the matter of her…”[/color] [color=8882be]”I heard a strange sound coming from outside. When I went to see what it was, that’s when I saw her blowing a trumpet as if her life depended on it…”[/color] She said, an annoyed expression adorned on her face. [color=8882be]”She tells me that Arteus had invited her, so I presume she’s another new member of the team that he recruited in secret. I sort of wish he’d stop doing that…”[/color] Roze held a hand to her face [color=8882be]”After that I invited her in, and told her that I wouldn’t be able to give her a tour because I was about to go on a quest. Despite that…she wouldn’t stop following me around. So, I guess she’s coming with us?”[/color] After the tentacled girl introduced herself, the group would set off for their current objective. Since this quest was local, it only took the group roughly half an hour to reach the entrance to the waterway. The location matched the information that was given on the request. [color=8882be]”Here we are.”[/color] Roze said. [color=8882be]”Man, this place sure brings back memories, my folks used to yell at me all the time when I went out and played here. It’s also gotten a lot bigger since I was last here!”[/color] She looked around, taking in and inspecting their surroundings. [color=8882be]”I wonder if it’d be better if we split up into teams and searched that way?”[/color] Walking further into the system’s interior, the group would see various tunnels and pathways that lead to every which way. Roze peered down on of the pathways for a moment, as if eyeing something of interest. [color=8882be]”There.”[/color] Walking with a hasty step, she picked up what appeared to be a torn jacket. Aside from the damage, it didn’t look that old. [color=8882be]”This must belong to one of the kids!”[/color] The most concerning thing was that the tears and holes in the jacket looked to be from some sort of animal attack. [color=8882be]”This doesn’t bode well…”[/color] As she inspected the jacket, strange sounds could be heard from all around them. Roze looked up, scanning the environment for anything. It sounded like a tipping sound, like something clanking against metal. Suddenly, with a high-pitched gurgling squeal, [url=https://imgur.com/MCoR5mj] a large arachnoid creature[/url] jumped out from one of the vents, hurling itself at Roze. Roze promptly dodge, retaliating by slicing it in half with a blade of wind she fired from her hand. [color=8882be]”Shit!”[/color] She spat. [color=8882be]”This species shouldn’t be here!”[/color] They were white widows, a dangerous species of giant spider that are known man-eaters. They usually make their habitat within deep forests and large caverns lacking ambient light, so what were they doing here? Needless to say, their poisonous fangs and horrid webbing made them ferocious predators. They also bred quickly, making getting them away from settlements top-priority. [color=8882be]”Everyone, watch out!”[/color] As Roze warned the party, more of the creature’s kin came crawling toward the party from the other crevices around them. About a baker’s dozen of them, and two barred their fangs and charged at Leon, another two came for Haaselle. A few stayed on the walls and began shooting a sticky web at Lanus and Renee, they had enough time to dodge, but that didn’t stop them from firing a barrage of their silk at the couple. [color=8882be]”Please, don’t let them bite you!”[/color] She cautioned, dealing with a group of the arachnids that came charging at her. [hr] [@Polaris North] [@PaulHaynek] [hider=An Intriguing Escort] [color=Hotpink][CENTER] [img]https://i.imgur.com/nglksSW.png[/img][/CENTER] [table][row][/row][row][cell][center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DvVbTze.jpg[/img] [color=Hotpink][sup]_______________________________________________[/sup][/color][/center] [indent][b]Difficulty[/b]: ⭐⭐ [b]Reward[/b]: 4000G [b]Assigned Reavers[/b] [sup] [color=fff200]Shavis[/color], [color=springgreen]Einer[/color] NPC(s): [color=00aeef]Ruecian[/color][/sup] [b]Inventory[/b]: None [/indent] [/cell][cell][b]Description[/b] [color=Hotpink][indent] “Greetings and Salutations! My name is Imre Dorothea Molnar, a local noble in The Republic. I’m contacting the Eon Tower to request an escort for a business trip I’m going on today. My destination is a large trading village that’s not too far from town. However, due to the increasing reports of monster attacks that seem to be springing up as of late, I’d feel safer about traveling if I had an escort to see that my trek there goes safely. I’ve heard you recently defeated a powerful abomination and purified the area it contaminated, so I feel confident that you’re the right people for the job. I do hope to hear from you all soon! ” [/indent][/color] [color=0076a3][b]Rana’s Notes[/b][/color] [color=0076a3][indent] "Ah. Well, it seems that the previous mission I was involved with you on had garnered the Tower with some recognition. It’s probably good that someone affluent like this had taken notice, as they usually pay well for requests answered. If you’re wanting more funds, I’d definitely suggest taking this one. Of course, I can think of [i]other[/i] reasons as to why Lanus perhaps would love to take this mission." [/indent][/color] [/cell][/row][/table][/COLOR] [/hider] [color=00aeef]”Now that ya mention it, you are originally from Flugell aren’t ya?”[/color] The two Reavers would turn to see Ruecian walking up to them. [color=00aeef]”Good thing, like what Shavis said, I’m not too keen on noble etiquette or whatever. Don’t think I’ll ever care to be either.”[/color] Ruecian gave the request on the job board another look over. [color=00aeef]”So, this Imre Dorothea Molnar is requesting some bodyguards on a business trip huh?”[/color] Rue made a sigh, scratching his head as he always does. [color=00aeef]”We’re just glorified baby-sitters then? Lame. The only reason I’m taking this mission is because I lost a game of rock-paper-scissors to Roze. The girl’s really requesting someone who participated on the malfested plains mission, and the other three are now spoken for.”[/color] Crossing his arms, he made a huff. [color=00aeef]”But, nevermind that. As your combat instructor, I should be monitoring your battle progress anyway. You two look sharp! Don’t slack off just ‘cause this mission is supposed to be easy!”[/color] He said with a stern tone. With that, the trio left for their mission, which took them just outside the town’s borders. There, they would see an elaborate carriage adorned with crests, no doubt the symbol of whose house it belonged to. The lack of horses and its make suggested that the vehicle was magically-powered. Two figures stood in front of the carriage, one was likely the requester of the job - [url=https://imgur.com/DvVbTze]Imre Dorothea Molnar[/url]. She greeted the Reavers with a wave, seemingly excited at their presence. The other figure was an elderly gentleman, wearing a traditional tuxedo, likely a house servant who will act as the group’s chauffeur. [color=hotpink]”Greetings! Thank you all for taking my request![/color] She said. She looked at Ruecian first. [color=hotpink]”Oh! You must be Ruecian Valeniquen! They say you performed marvelously as that ghastly monster was defeated! But for someone of your standing, I’d wager it was a walk in the park!”[/color] Rue responded with a shrug. [color=00aeef]”I helped, but it wasn’t just me who was there. I presume you’re Imre Molnar, the one who requested us?”[/color] [color=hotpink]”Oh my! Where are my manners? That would be correct, my name is Imre Dorothea Molner, heiress to the Molnar Viscounty within the Republic. This man’s name is Nathaniel, a long-time servant to my house and will be serving as our driver for today.”[/color] Both bowed to the trio of magus. [b]”The pleasure is all mine”[/b] Said Nathan, the man spoke with an expected defined accent, though his voice was rather raspy given his age. Imre then turned to Shavis and Einer, eyeing them with a bit of perplexity. [color=hotpink]”Referring to what you said earlier, I believe the Triad Witch, Rozemyne Levina, was with you during that mission. I…thought that she would be joining you. Um…not to be rude, but, who are you two exactly?”[/color] She looked at Einer in particular, who didn’t impress her that much. She didn’t let his height bother her, as Ruecian wasn’t exactly the tallest guy around either, but even so his appearance suggested that he was just as fragile if not more that she was. But, she also had to remember that he too, must be a magus. [color=hotpink]”You appear to be a magus as well, one that perhaps uses magical music notes?[/color] She said to Einer, eyeing the lyre he was holding. [color=hotpink]”And I see that you, miss, appear to be a powerful Belua Magus much like Sir Ruecian.[/color] She was now looking at Shavis, who with her well-tone frame put on much more of a good first impression to the heiress. [color=hotpink]”Tell me, what are your names? Please forgive me if I sounded rude earlier.”[/color] [hr] [@Frozen0Titan] Damian walked the halls of Eon, patiently awaiting the return of Arteus where then he’d make his official decision of whether he would join the Tower as a new recruit. As he made his trek, he would notice the offices of the various staff members: Elaine, Nadia, and Johannes to name a few. Eventually, he would inadvertently bump into a figure while still roaming the halls. Or rather, the figure bumped into him, several books fell to the ground at both their feet. The figure was revealed to be Naomi Schueller, the Tower’s top researcher in regards to magical beast theory. With a surprised squawk, she stumbled back a bit as her tomes fell to the floor. [color=f49ac2]”Oww…”[/color] She said in a low voice. She looked up at Damian, but didn’t seem to want to look the towering man in the eyes. [color=f49ac2]”Sorry.”[/color] She said in another low voice. Damian may notice that the books that feel on the ground were in regards to some interesting subjects, to say the least. Reptilian gestation periods, pheromone therapy, and ecosystem replication for egg incubation. Naomi sheepishly began to pick up all of her tomes and documents, mumbling to herself as she did. [hr] Pending Collabs with: [@Enkryption] [@The Irish Tree]