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Nathaniel & Nasri
Isis heard carefully as Jake pointed out Nathan as her pair on the scouting mission. Using the airship wasn't an option, thanks to the weird effects the pillar had, so they would have to do the reconnaissance by ground, which was a very good notice to Isis ]and Bastet, who was eager to go.
Nathan seemed to be a very reliable guy. Aside from the boasting, he really seemed to know what he was doing, so she was rather comfortable having him as her pair. Especially after he mounted on his duvari. Both the duvari and him seemed to have the pack mentality, the way they walked and acted. It would be easier to work that way.
"Oh, there it is again" Isis said, squinting her eyes as the pillar of light appearad once more.
"It is really a sight to behold, isn't it?" she asked, turning to Nathan. Nathan turned to identify what Nasri was talking about. As he stared at the pillar of light he took a moment to take in its beauty. Despite being what could be the harbinger of something more gruesome for mankind, it did complement the surrounding area, illuminating even the shadows. If this had all been a different story, an alternate story where humanity's very survival did not rely on a massive, defensive wall, retrofitted with heavy artilery and personnel, he would have found a serenity to the event. But, he simply found himself with a grim expression on his face.
It was strange, sure. But it was undeniably beautiful. She could only wonder about what that was, and why it was there...
Interrupting her thoughts, Jake said something about being too quiet and empty.
"We and Bastet are ready. Don't worry Jake, its probably empty because of the bit pillar of light." Isis answered testing the radio as she heard Jake's orders and informations.
"I hope you're right." He thought quietly to himself in an attempt to suppress the doubt that was slowly rising. But luckily Nasri spoke up, pulling Nate from his thoughts.
"So, Nathan, before we go, it would be good to know a little about our abilities and preferred fighting style, don't you agree?" He looked at her with slight confusion as he came out of his thoughts. He smiled and nodded as he leaned slightly back on his Duvari which he soon came to name Rogue. Rogue took a step back as he leaned with a light chirp.
"Yeah that would probably be best. With me its simple, sorta. In situations like this I try to rely on my past experience as a scavenger; Stay low, stay quiet. If anything arises well...I tend to think on the fly." He chuckled to himself.
"Really my thing is always keep moving with caution. I can handle myself in hand to hand if need be but I'm best with a rifle, automatic or bolt...What about you? So far I've seen you and Baset act like sisters so I wanna guess you two work tandem?" He cocked a brow.
"Pretty much. We've been hunting together for years. Although I'm more than capable of using my bow from a rather long distance, I prefer to run together with Bastet, using it in mid range. She understands my movements and I understand hers." Isis said, answering him. He sat there with his head down listening, nodding occasionally.
"These clawed gloves I use are both for protecting my hands from the bow strings and for hand to hand combat. Its nails are pretty sharp, so I can use them as a knife easily."
"One of our specialties are moving in the forest undetected. Scouting large areas & etc." she said, confidently.
"And hunting, of course. Be it animals, monsters or other things." she said, smiling. His shoulders seem to jerk upwards slightly as he let out a "hm" in amusment.
"Don't worry. As long as you are with me, you will never get lost in the forest. Oh, and one more thing. My combat style can be a bit... unique. Since me and Bastet know each other so well, we do not need to communicate ourselves to fight... So I may forget to talk to you sometimes... I promise you I'll try my best to not forget about it and tell you my tactics and plans before putting them into action..." she said, with an awkward smile. With that he looked at her with a thin smile.
"Out here, especially where we are, communication will be a necessity. I like the idea of you staying somewhat distant and keeping an eye out while in the forest while I move in. But the moment you see some activity, call it out and then meet with me. I don't want to end up in the digestive track of some shredder or something. Though to be quite honest I would rather you be on my six the whole time but I guess having you scope the perimeter while I move through the structures themselves could be used to our advantage, especially if these Wild Men are further out..." He seemed to pause momentarily as he processed what was said so far before eventually nodding. He looked over and cleared his throat before speaking up.
Isis listened him attently as he spoke, nodding her head. True, especially on that environment, communication was essential. She would have to remember herself to communicate with him while in combat.
"So here's the plan. I want you to take Rogue here with you when we get down there. Keep at a fair distance. I want you to be able to have a clear line of sight without giving yourself away, just incase there are Wild Men tribes down there. If you see no activity, let me know and I'll begin to move in. Jake-" He turned back to their captain.
"Are you sure you want me to take your Duvari?" she asked confounded.
"Anyways..." she said, getting closer to Rogue
"I don't think I'll have much trouble It seems to be already used to be in a pack. It may be not used with our fighting style, but nothing that a firm command won't solve, right?" she asked, laughing as she caressed Rogue.
"I'll be consistantly relaying back to you what I see. If I go silent don't panick. If you here a few pops that may or may not be gunshots...Well...tell everyone that knows me back home I died in some sexual sacrificial ritual amongst the Wild women. Specifically tell my girlfriend that. She should have a good laugh...Oh and that I am coming to haunt her and her new boyfriend just for the shits and giggles." He then smirked before turning back to Nasri with a nod and began moving forward.
"Thats a very specific way to die. 'Been thinking about this for a while?" she asked laughing.
"Don't worry, you will not die. At least not yet. As long as you are my pair in this mission." she said, smiling.
Jake was gazing through his scope still scanning the area when Isis and Jake had their conversation, though towards the end of it when they finished and set to go he responded, "I'll pass it along. You're good to go guys."
From there it was a simple ride down the right flank of the cliff that let them break farther right to give the Wild Man city a wide berth. The lip of the crater was still quiet a distance away with the trek being eerily quiet. It was like all life was cowering from the great beam of light that peirced the Heavens and was still aglow with radiant and powerful energy.
Without the threat of monsters the trip was going by at a quick rate, especially with the Duvari the two scouts had running silently through the open expanses using the large jagged rocks and twisted ridges as cover in the event of lurking Wild Men.
It was at this point, roughly 15 minutes into their journey that two things were made clear. First was that all of the great ridges and edges that surrounded the crater appeared to not be natural but instead shaped like the Earth was sundered by a great force and pushed out from the center, but the way it was done... it was like the Earth was melted and then cooled to give it a wicked flowing shape of rock and stone. The second was that the closer to the lip of the crater they got the feeling of power in the air grew. When they were a few hundred meters from the cusp the feeling was almost palpable, like they were walking through an invisible dust storm of energy and power.
Isis was scouting ahead, with Rogue and Bastet. The other duvari was doing better than she thought. It was following each one of her movements carefuly. She could see it wasn't as experienced as Bastet, but it was trying its hardest to follow their movements.
"You're doing good, keep the good work!" Isis whispered, near the domesticated duvari, caressing it. After all, it deserved to be praised. Nanthan rolled his eyes but smirked. She really did seem to do well with nature and the animals as Rogue chirped up in excitement.
Instead of walking near the border of the crater, Isis preferred to run through the forest, as she was more comfortable by moving through it and using it for cover.
The crater itself was even more strange than before as she kept walking. It was like something melted and cooled the earth and stone around it, almost like shaping it, giving it a beautifully unique flowing pattern carved on it. But that wasn't the only strange thing... There was also a strange feeling. She didn't know how to explain, but it was like a feeling of power in the air, almost like an invisible storm. Nathan surveyed the crater and once again, similar to the light, was in awe of its being. It was truly a sight to behold and with its beauty that creeping unease set in.
"Nathan, are you feeling this? This strange feeling?" Isis asked, using the radio. Her response was becoming staticy and slightly broken to which he looked over to her and tapped his headset.
"I'm start- o hav- a it tr-uble hearing -uo." He attempted to respond. He was getting on edge.
"Nathan? Nathan? Do you hear me?!" Isis asked, worried. Something was wrong, very, very wrong. That sensation, the radio failing... She didn't liked that one bit. Nathan shook his head and slowed down. "Calm down. I-s the area - 'er in. The cr-ter is causi." He sighed before moving closer to her.
"Without communication it will be better if we go together." she said, although she was almost certain the static on the radio wouldn't let him hear her. But she was confident he would think the same way as her. He bit his bottom lip as he brought his Duvari to a stop. Rogue looked back at Nate with a low chirp and growl as it stepped back a few steps before staying still. He withdrew his rifle and peered through the scoop.
"Na- to- ooks to b- ear. warn-eavy static a- near." He attempted to relay back to Jake. Hopefully he got the message. It was pretty bad but still enough he felt comfortable telling Jake it was clear. He looked over to Nasri as he lowered his rifle and put it away before moving his assault rifle to his front. He gestured for her to come closer so he wouldn't have to.
"Look, for now on we'll have to rely on another means of communication. Hand signals, morse code or something. At least until this radio problem goes away. Sounds good?"
When Nathan sent his message back to Jake they had a little ways to head to the edge of the crater which meant that a little of the transmission had made it's way back. It wasn't much but he had enough to work with. "Repeat last. You came in broken and unclear." He stated, trying to get a message back to Nathan, but nothing came through as the scouts moved up to teh crest of the crater.
It was there and then they had a visual down into the massive crater. Down deep in it's belly was the answer to what happened to the Wild Men. They were all there, surrounding the source of the light that was currently out of view. The illumination and radience of it being to great to tell what exactly it was, but one thing was clear. Given the size of the Wild Men it was big, like the size of a large house and five times as tall. All of the Wild Men around it seemed to be in some sort of ritualistic trance, worshipping whatever was in the center and treating it like a God. The sheer number of them being staggering. Most WIld Men gathered in villages and towns of no more than a few thousand, but this looked to be easily over a hundred thousand. Whatever this beacon was it had the ability to bring so many together without causing a civil war.
Jake had to take action. With the last transmission he sent he knew that the interfereance was keeping them from getting a straight answer, but from what he heard last it sounded like the all clear. Though making the call without a decisive answer would cost lives... "Move out, we follow their path and will rendevous." He said to the rest of the team, lashing at the Duvari to get him moving down the hill and after his scouts.
Thankfully his call proved to be correct and the message Nathan sent was the all clear, leaving them with a quick and safe journey through the alien and twisted landscape. He couldn't help but look at all the strange formations, seeing the warped and unnatural rock and stone. There were few forces that could do something like this, The Other being the most capable...
Without much time lost though they had Isis and Nathan in visual range as they were at the lip of the crater. With a reining of his Duvari he gently trot up after them, dismounting a distance away to minimize his sillouette. Upon reaching the edge he joined the two and saw the same terror and wonder that they had been looking at for the past 15 minutes. Enough Wild Men to take over any known tribe and a strange glowing object in the middle. Though with how long it had been since it first started and how long it's known to go it may be dying soon which means they'd have a visual, hopefully.
Jake Cross
Jake watched the rest of his team as they all grabbed their sections of food and dug in. Though now with their stomachs being settled he took his own portion and joined the team at the fire. It was good, a little charred from being held over an open flame with no buffer or equalizer, but that didn't mean it wasn't a welcome change. Though while eating he had a moment to think about what his team was doing. Leaving to go wash in a river, breaking off to head away from the ship alone. While the perimeter was safe he wanted to keep his team alive and there is always the chance that they missed something. Yet Isis came back safe and much cleaner with no discernible wounds and then Spook did the same both seemingly cleaner and not attacked by anything in the stream so his paranoia was thankfully for not.
Following the completion of dinner it was time to retire while things were calm. The entire team checking over their gear and turning into their various tents as the falling sun turned the horizon red with fading light. Jake went to his tent, seeing his gear laid out before him next to his bed on an equipment case that he brought to house his change of clothes, personal effects, and other key items he'd need to be a civil Human being out in this Wild World. Keeping his pistol by the head of his cot he started to undress, stripping down to under clothes before slipping under the environmental blanket that he was issued.
Through the night, the eerie eve of the Wild World seeped all around the team, filling the peaceful and beautiful landscape into a clear skied wonder. The city of Anselmo had the habit of fogging up the skies so unless you ventured to the edge of the wall you rarely had a night without a single cloud to hide the twinkling stars. This night was one of hidden wonders, illuminating the dark sky with countless sterling stars.
Through the night no ill event happened as the various shifts were taken by the members of KV-73, leaving them to wake up with the rising sun. Jake drew up and put back on his clothes, drawing his gear and putting everything else back into his equipment box for easy return to the ship. Leaving the tent he looked around to see most of the team out and about getting ready for the upcoming mission. The three Duvari loaded into the cargo bay of the Sky Hawk were being brought out and prepped for the trip. A hearty stock that appeared to be ready for some action. Though being stored on a ship for a full day could do that to any Duvari.
Jake stepped up to address the team after making sure his gear was ready, "Alright team, without the ability to fly to the sight we need to hit our ground game. Isis. You and Bastet seem to be ready to explore so you're on point with Nathan who will have one of the Duvari to himself. I need you both to head up the path and scout out the site of the light. If you find danger report back to us and we'll move in as a complete team. Spook. You and Matthew will take another and ride with me. We're on reaction team and forward operation support. That leaves you Rig, you're riding with me. So that's the run team, mount up and bring everything you got. No telling what we'll find out there. Rig, before we go, shut down the Sky Hawk and throw up the camo-netting. We're leaving her behind for now."
With his speech done he set about heading to the Sky Hawk to assist Rig in prepping the Sky Hawk for standby. Then following that he mounted up on his choice of Duvari, a strong and bold male with a brown top coat and a tan underbelly. He seemed like a scrappy one which meant Jake would get along with him great.
Anselmo Date 2353-08-15
Location: The Wild World, The Pillar of Light
Location: The Wild World, The Pillar of Light
The road to the Pillar of Light was a straight one without any real obstacles, passing through rolling plains and thin forests that held plenty of monsters, many dangerous, but some beautiful and wondrous like the Flying Dragons that glide through the air on gentle feathered wings that seemed to glitter and glow in the shining sun. Their lithe bodies snaking through the air as they saw the team travel in the same direction as their flock was. Turning and changing their course to meet the team, snaking and flying side by side as the powerful Duvari charged through the thinning forests. Their gentle chirps adding to the thunderous percussion of the Duvari's foot falls.
As they crested the edge of the forest the Flying Dragons broke off, returning to their nature environment and leaving the team to cross a rolling plain. Their objective was just ahead and before long Jake signaled for the team to slow to a stop, moving to the lip of the cliff of a hill, giving them a great lookout position over what seemed to be a giant crater. From the cliff it appeared that the crater was easily a mile wide, whatever made it had to have been immensely powerful. Though what made things worse was that on the left side from the crater appeared to be a massive Wild Man village, bordering on a city.
"It should be happening soon." Jake said, looking at his watch and picking up his rifle to use the scope as a set of binoculars. Unfortunately, from the angle he couldn't see the center of the crater so whatever was down there was out of his view. Though as he was looking the Earth started to shake, a deep and powerful rumble that didn't feel like an earthquake. Then a few moments later a deep whooshing sound was made as a strong gust of wind sucked into the crater before a surge of energy burst from the crater's center into the air. The light at this range was so bright that Jake let out a curse, closing his eyes and looking away as the light died down into it's usual pillar form. He had to admit, it was a thing of wonder up close and clearly not natural. "Isis. Nathan. Head down and find us a path to that crater. The right flank looks devoid of Wild Men so try their first. Stay in constant communication. When you clear us a route message it and we'll be right behind you." Jake said, looking back through the scope of his rifle to observe the Wild Man city, looking to find any sign of why they'd set up something so big next to the Pillar. The distressing part was that he didn't see any movement. The city looked dead. "Be careful you two. Something here is really wrong. The city is empty from my vantage point." He radioed over to Isis and Nathan.
Ariah Acrana
Ariah listened as he waited for a response from Sofia only to overhear a response from Kairos first. Though his words were much less honeyed than his own. Though Ariah's thoughts on Sheolan and her were already known to himself. Regardless, he couldn't form a response fast enough as another woman came around to offer a rather heated and agitated response. Though caught in the crossfire he still tried to shy away from it, not seeking enemies, but instead a ticket off this rock in the ocean. So instead he watched things unfold and before long Sofia, the one person who's spark he had sought out and knew the name of, started to light up with emotion. In that moment he let go of how the other girl was a tad aggressive with him to feel... confused about Sofia. She was clearly not with Zeph and he could relate to what she felt, given his past and hatred for the same man. In fact it sparked him to want to give her a hug. Though with things going as they were... quick hug. He was already by Sofia and so it didn't take much to reach out to give her a quick wrap and squeeze. Assuming she didn't draw a knife on him for it. "I'm sorry." Was all he said, quickly releasing her to avoid trying to make it seem like he was smothering her. After all, grief needs space.
From there though he heard another physical voice radiate out from the room as another girl chimed in rather... oddly. He didn't have her spark visited, but she seemed to be quiet... separate from everybody else. It seemed to be like... fear. Though after hearing her words he looked between the two groups forming and made his choice, "I wish you all luck. Soemthing tells me though we will be meeting again soon though." From there he gave a gentle wave to Sofia, Kairos, and Nina in favor of jogging after Mila. Taking a bit to catch up to her side of the field before saying, "I'll be willing to take you up on that offer. Name's Ariah, a pleasure to meet you my dear." Again trying to put a little charm into his words to better his odds of making friends.
One thing was sure though, he was quiet happy to have a secondary option that wasn't going to Sheolan. While he did fully intend to go there one day, it wasn't going to be for a social call. Otadica though, not a bad place to be on the mainland. All the shops, routes, and avenues means that from there he could go anywhere, assuming he wanted to leave in the first place. From what he'd been told the mercantile there is second to none and that may be worth at least a temporary stay.
@Lyla Holy crap that look complicated and big. Quiet interesting though.
@BubblegumQueen May be! Though he did kinda ask Sophia... If you didn't run away I mean... maybe!
@Holy Grail Can't we just agree that reenacting Gilligan's Island... while entertaining... isn't how I planned on spending Ariah's character arc.
Whoa @Holy Grail What did Ariah think that would make her think he was gunning to ruin her plans? He just wants to join aboard since he's stranded just like her.
Virias
Location: Outskirts of Sunfire
Virais was prowling about in the wilds around Sunfire, mostly trying to navigate between his various adventures and of course answers. Soaring low through the trees, ducking, weaving, and dipping all around the thick, strong branches that tried to keep him down. He was like a graceful dancer, fluttering through the foliage and catching the glinting light of the piercing sun on his nimble wings. It was moments like there that made him feel alive and ready to face whatever may come his way. Before long he was near his destination and that almost broke his heart as that in turn meant he'd have to land and deal with... 'normal people'. Regardless, he crested a hill and ducked below a low hanging branch to have the city of Sunfire in sight... and to see that it was burning.
What was once supposed to be a shining example of commerce, learning, and wonder was now under siege by a twisted dark faction who seemed to be committing to the attack with reckless and horrific abandon. Though the fight was brutal for both sides it actually appeared that the forces of Sunfire were winning. At least until some weird and foul magic came into play, taking over a big statue and turning it against the defenders. In fact with that card changing sides the tides had seemed to be most definitely turning.
Wiggling on his perched branch Virais had an internal conflict raging on. He wasn't a warrior or soldier for some big war, but this place was supposed to have answers for him or at least leads to help him find the real answers. Not to mention seeing all of those poor people being killed by monsters and madmen. This was a simple fight over ideals and views, this was good versus evil and he wanted to help. Growling and letting out an annoyed, "Mmmmuuurp!" to verbally express his displeasure he had made his choice.
Leaping down and extending his wings he took to a low flying attack run from the enemies left flank, setting his vector towards the front lines. Once he was within range he started letting out hot puffs of fire, launching his fire bolts at the Cultists at random. Each one sizzling through the air before making impact on them, burning and blazing across their frames. While not the most 'impactful' method of attacking, it certainly made the ones he did hit hurt or die from where he hit them. Although before long his strafing run was complete and not a second too soon as the skies started to grow dangerous with hostile fire.
Dropping from the air he landed near what appeared to be a pair of brave warriors and the big, currently evil statue. Leaping over and across slain foes and allies alike he made his way closer to the warriors, one female and one male. Letting a resounding and rather young, "Chirrrrup~! Meurw!" TO let them know he was here to help. Though perhaps the language barrier would make things a tad difficult to understand. Regardless, his intentions were pure and his heart was even more so so there was no way they couldn't understand that!
So with allies at his back and a fire in his belly he let fly several fire bolts at some of the smaller and less armored Cultists around and when one got to close, he leapt up to sink his rows of sharp teeth into, coiling around them in order to bring down his prey much like a wild predator would. Only to let go and attack another. There was no way he'd be able to take on that statue, but the least he could do was buy the other warriors a chance to do it without enemy help!
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