Fractured

Myriad Reality

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That is all I can hope for. But for now, we might as well make our way out of here. My mana has recovered enough to at least be able to defend myself.

@Vacare

What are your proficiencies?

Myriad Reality

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*Shrugs*
Can’t hurt.

@Nimda

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*Staggers back*

You don't know of it? It was the apocalypse! The prophesied end of all things! Monsters of unknowable horror and black fire consuming all in their path! Our world was left in ashes with the last stand of great heroes shining like a beacon against it! How could you not know?

@Vacare

We’re not from this world. And based on that magic spike earlier, I’d wager you aren’t either.

Myriad Reality

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*Staggers back*

You don't know of it? It was the apocalypse! The prophesied end of all things! Monsters of unknowable horror and black fire consuming all in their path! Our world was left in ashes with the last stand of great heroes shining like a beacon against it! How could you not know?

@Vacare

*Glances at Lily*
Should we tell him?

Myriad Reality

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I woke up here... Like I said, the last thing I remember was fighting the darkness, the abyss that consumes all worlds. There was a war... But, beyond that I cannot remember.

@Vacare

*Pauses*
What kind of darkness was it?

Myriad Reality

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I see, I'd like to ask, where exactly are we and is there anything we could do to assist you two?

@Vacare

We call these places dungeons. We're trying to get to the bottom of this mountain because it supposedly has some kind of ancient, undisturbed ruins at the bottom. How did you get here?

Myriad Reality

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*bows and smiles*

It is an honor. I thank you for coming despite your suspicions. In-fact, I'm glad that your first instincts weren't to attack me, but see if I'm dangerous. You both have good heads on your shoulders.

@Vacare

We’ve both been there before. The way I see it, the less combat I have to put up with, the better.

Myriad Reality

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*Your scan reveals a damaged aura slowly repairing itself and cleansing itself of darkness*

Oh, a mage? Ah- But where are my manners! I'm Veil Aerith, court mage of Corinth, and you two are?

@Vacare

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*Your scan reveals a damaged aura slowly repairing itself and cleansing itself of darkness*

Oh, a mage? Ah- But where are my manners! I'm Veil Aerith, court mage of Corinth, and you two are?

@Vacare

I'm Gio. This is—

Myriad Reality

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*Noct perches on Veil's shoulder and nuzzles him.*

Ah, you're here!

*Veil stands up again and you see that he is as injured as he said he was*

As you can see, no tricks. Though I am a mage so I can see why you'd assume as much.

@Vacare

Lily, analyze.

Myriad Reality

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*Veil sits down a moment and waits for the two to arrive while tending to his wounds*

I have gashes all over me... I was quite reckless in that fight. I wonder if the rest of Corinth survived.

@Vacare

*Follows the bird through the dungeon until we arrive at your location*

Myriad Reality

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*Veil continues to speak through Noct*

While under normal circumstances that would make sense, I'm still recovering my mana and healing my wounds. The last thing I remember is I was fighting against the darkness protecting my friends, next thing I know I'm here, Noct is still very active, while I'm barely able to stand.

@Vacare

*Lily and I look at each other for a moment*
...
*Sighs*
Fine. But if this is a trap, we're going to spot it.