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Avalia

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Time: Dawn
Location: Wilderness Between Orc Landing and Illuminata Kingdom
Interaction with: Myra @13org

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When Myra appeared from her camouflaged state, Darius looked as if he had egg on his face. Especially since he didn't think she had moved so close to the conflict. The major issue here was that Myra looked like she was ready to pounce on Skar.

"Oh no. Myra it's done. We're not fighting anymore!" Darius moved in the path between the two. Skar just looked down at Myra coldly. The orc had decided against killing Myra, but would not pass up a fight if the pale demon engaged her. Darius' presence was equivalent to a paper wall that had words condemning violence on it. Darius would agree with that analogy. Darius looked up at Skar who he knew could understand all of his words. "Skar please don't escalate this.' Skar gruffed and turned away from Myra. She grabbed a portion of her thick black hair and rung it out onto the grass.

"You are responsible for demon. Hurry up."

"Okay can you please stop calling her that. She's a nice little… She's too adorable to be a demon."

"She is a demon. All come in many forms. She almost looks like demihuman… almost. Calm her or I will do it permanently."

Darius sighed as he looked back and forth at Myra and Skar. I hope no one kills anyone today. Darius was visibly concerned, but slowly approached Myra.

"Myra…" Darius said softly as held out his hand for her to take it and forced a smile. "It's okay. Take my hand… Trust me." Darius still didn't know how much Myra understood, but he had to make an attempt.

Avalia

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Time: Dawn
Location: Wilderness Between Orc Landing and Illuminata Kingdom
Interaction with: Myra @13org

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"DARIUUUUUS!!!!!"

Skar was already on the move. Despite her size, her movements were fluid as she maneuvered through the trees and brush on the forest. She took a whiff of the air to keep on track with Darius and the creature accompanying him. Skar was pissed at herself for assuming Darius would listen or that something else wouldn't try to take him. Now he was gone and… Skar didn't even know what was going on. Based on the tracks, someone or something was with him.

Skar figured Darius was likely alive which wasn't too bad, but she would never trust leaving him alone again. He can't hide… can't fight… can't stay in one place!

Skar picked up the smell of fresh blood, which caused her brows to furrow. If she could have moved faster, she would have upon picking up the scent. She thought the worst until she stopped in her tracks at the sight of a boar that seemed to have been hunted by some sort of predator. The boar was also surrounded by the pink fruit Darius had been eating just moments ago. It was an odd discovery.a She got ready to bellow his name again. Skar was more sure that he was alive now.

"Skar!" Darius shouted as he clumsily moved through the brush. Darius turned to the thick vegetation behind him to speak through it to Myra. "Trust me. I can talk to her. Come on, we'll be fine." Darius tried to assure Myra who had tried to save him from Skar's wrath. He even forced a smile. "It's my turn to do something." Darius turned back to Skar who hadn't moved from where the dead boar lied. Her fierce eyes were on Darius and whatever was beginning to come through the brush with him.

"Should kill you here, human! Skar told you to stay hidden! To wait! You ca-" Skar was interrupted.

"NO! Skar what the fuck are you even saying?! I DID hide and I DID wait! You were the one that didn't come back until now! Look!" The seemingly angered man pointed down at what was left of the boar and fruit on the ground. "I needed to eat, so my new friend Myra and I went to get food. We were going to try to get something else before heading back to my spot…" Darius sighed. Keep it up. Just a little more. Darius could see Skar had been initially taken aback by his retort and was beginning to hold a softer expression as she listened to him. "I have to eat. If I don't eat, I get weak. If I get weak, I'm useless. Plus, I found us a new friend." Darius stated this calmly. Skar let out a low grunt, as she had no argument against his. There was still one thing that bothered her. She sniffed the air and her hard expression returned as she identified Myra for what she was.

"The demon can't live… Demons ally with the Dark Lord. She is a spy or will be one. Step aside human. We must stay hidden from demons, from dark elves, from orcs." Skar swiftly drew her axes.

"Whoa! No! You're not going to just kill Myra! She's not a demon and she's not like that!" Darius wasn't acting this time around. However, Skar was set on dispatching Myra here and now. Skar snarled.

"Step aside! Skar went to backhand him to toss him aside and potentially knock him out so he wouldn't be able to interfere with her attempt to slay Myra

"Stop! Darius put his hands up in defense from Skar's attack. A torrent of water suddenly fired from Darius' hands. The blast of water was powerful enough to push her off her feet and go crashing into a tree. "What the fuck?! I… I shot you with water!" Darius stared at his hands as Skar picked herself up from the ground. She appeared to be just as surprised but regained her composure quickly. Skar's grip tightened around her axe handles as she faced Darius.

"Move." Skar's demand caused Darius to break away from his state of awe. Focus, Darius. He stood his ground and readied his hands at his side.

"Still thirsty huh?" Darius wore a smirk on the surface, but was still concerned with Myra. Skar took off to his right to get around him. Darius aimed his hands to attack again. "Nope!" Darius said as Skar instinctively juked to Darius' left while ducking from where his hands aimed. She planned to close the gap and take him out before dealing with the demon. She was surprised to see Darius use his powers, but not surprised with the element he inherited. Darius hadn't even shot out water. No handle on power. The orc wasn't worried in the slightest. Her eyes met his, and to her surprise, he had remained confident and his hands were still aimed at her.

A blast of water knocked Skar off balance and sent her tumbling across the grass.

"I can do this with you alllll day Skar. Just trust me. I'll be responsible for her." Skar stood up and moved her damp hair from her face. She was uncomfortably soaked now.

"And if demon kills you?" Skar got up again

"She would have already. She found me sleeping and you haven't been around for hours. If she wanted to kill me, I'd look like the boar right here!" Darius readied his hands again. He had a better handle than he thought he'd have. "You claimed me right? Well, I claim her. She's mine. Okay?" Darius kept his eyes on Skar's. With a grunt she placed her axes on her back.

"I will accept." Skar wouldn't look at Darius. She could have gotten him out of the way if she tried again, but Darius seemed like he would be a problem she managed to harm the demon. Skar needed Darius, so she could give in this time.

"Really?" Darius let his guard down. "Thanks Skar… Looks like you get to kick it with us Myra. Well that's if you want to." Darius wasn't sure how much of what he said Myra would grasp, but he was just happy to say it.

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Time: Dawn
Location: Aklenroth's War Room
Interaction with: @Alivefalling - Aklenroth, @Tae - Azriel

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Umber silently floated through the entry into Aklenroth's War Room. His focus was on the Lich King.

"Apologies for the wait my lord. My age must be slowing me down. Azriel and I are ready to be deployed to any location you see fit for your Wraiths." Umber did not bow and instead crossed both pairs of his arms over his chest and floated with his feet just inches above the floor. "I hear that we have humans in our world again… It is true and you are deeply displeased with… The elves. Azriel's favorite prey. He rage still hungers for their spilled blood, even now at this moment Lord Aklenroth." Umber was already picking up the emotions and thoughts flowing in the room whilst he used his words to stir them up and make them surface.

Avalia

Nightmare

Umber

Umber

Umber ⋆ 207 ⋆ Male ⋆ Demon

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Appearance

Height:

9ft

Weight:

230lbs

Hair Color:

None

Eye Color:

Red

Skin Tone:

Black

Brief Clothes Description:

Naked

Equable ⋆ Sadistic ⋆ Manipulative ⋆ Deceptive

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Psychology

Likes:

⋆ Manipulating Others
⋆ Inflicting Pain
⋆ Conflicted/Broken People

Dislikes:

⋆ Brutish Individuals
⋆ Benevolence
⋆ Sunlight/Brightness

Fears:

⋆ His own death
⋆ Being truly alone

Sexuality:

Nope

Personality:

Umber is, by all means, evil. He sees every person he comes in contact with as something to toy with either physically, mentally, or both. He enjoys having company and enjoys new company even more, but only because he enjoys manipulating or torturing his new or current company. One individual is the exception, Azriel, Umber's disciple, and companion. In most if not all situations, Umber remains calm and collected. He almost comes off as tired or bored and that this is all just a game he's played before. Umber does find intrigue in new things, especially the young and innocent. He sees these people as putty he can mold into something exceptional in his eyes or experiment with how much he can test their limitations until they break apart.

Dark ⋆ Neutral ⋆ Treacherous

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Background

Occupation

Wraith

Living Immediate Family Members:

Unknown

Dead Immediate Family Members:

Unknown

Current Companions:

Azriel Corbeau

Current and Past Lover(s):

None

Are you a loner or with a group? Have you always been in this place?:

Umber is partnered with Azriel, his student in a sense. Umber found Azriel as a broken lonely child and had helped mare her into what claims to be an elegant angel.

History: Umber was birthed on Daka with his first memory being in a dark cave alone. He fed on the fear of smaller creatures as a youngling. As he grew, the demon found the strongest thoughts were the ones produced when one was highly stressed, afraid, angered. Umber couldn't tell you whether or not it was the nature of his abilities that made him so malevolent, but he did know his abilities made it easy to be so.

Umber's only ambition was a desire to feed on strong emotions until he came across a runt among his orc brethren, outcast for his perceived weakness. The runt may have died if it hadn't been for his cleverness. This was one of the few times that Umber found himself intrigued by another. This creature was experiencing a pattern of emotions Umber hadn't felt before. Deep within its deep sorrow was a small ember. Rage. Umber could have just ended the orc's life, but he stoked the flames of rage in his heart. The orc took its revenge by plunging an axe into his former warchief's skull.

Manipulation was far more entertaining and gave Umber far more emotion to feed on. He sought out broken people, outcasts, and those that were just vulnerable enough to steer them in that direction. He still killed from time to time if he couldn't find a worthy prospect to feed on fleeting emotions as his victims died. Umber's prospects never lasted long. Their emotions overtook them or he pushed them too far. Some wouldn't know when to stop, and others quit their goals too soon.

After some time, Umber took a break from the broken and deemed Aklenroth an ally he should have. He'd be able to venture further under the Lich King's rule as he championed demons. Umber knew he was a member of a powerful species, but demons were rarely united. Umber hunted many enemies for the Lich King and spread fear throughout Avalia.. He served Aklenroth for years before he came across someone intriguing. She was a child. So young but she had the ember that flickered in the deep pit of sorrow. Her name was Azriel Corbeau and she became the most successful prospect yet. The lonely child that trailed behind him grew to become a deadly partner at his side. She got her revenge, she made a name for herself, and better yet, she had control over the rage that burned within her heart. A rage that Umber had stoked, but Azriel now commanded. The two are known as Aklenroth's Wraiths, delivering death to the Lich King's enemies.

Special Ability: Telekinesis ⋆ Strength: Elusiveness ⋆ Weakness: Close Combat + Light

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Combat and Magic:

Physical Strengths:

⋆ Umber naturally stronger than smaller beings
⋆ Can maneuver swiftly despite his size

Physical Weaknesses:

⋆ Has an aversion to sunlight or powerful light
⋆ No armor
⋆ Lacking in close physical combat

Subspecies: Umber is a demon that possesses psionic based abilities while lacking the ability for effective close combat. Umber is unable to audibly speak but instead speaks telepathically. He has the ability to telepathically pick up thoughts heavily tied to emotions (ex. Dues Vult!) and emotions themselves. Umber can induce short term hallucinations in others using their own thoughts and emotions or his own imagination. He can only induce these illusions after picking up emotions from another. The more emotion, the more effective the hallucination.

Umber is incapable of teleporting more than 10 feet from his position and uses this ability for evasion and disorienting rather than travel.

Best Ability:

⋆ Telekinesis - The basics; pull, push, lift, deflect, and redirect.

Avalia

Nightmare

Umber

Umber

Umber ⋆ 207 ⋆ Male ⋆ Demon

__________________________________________________________________________________

Appearance

Height:

6ft 8in

Weight:

230lbs

Hair Color:

None

Eye Color:

Red

Skin Tone:

Black

Brief Clothes Description:

Naked

Equable ⋆ Sadistic ⋆ Manipulative ⋆ Deceptive

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Psychology

Likes:

⋆ Manipulating Others
⋆ Inflicting Pain
⋆ Conflicted/Broken People

Dislikes:

⋆ Brutish Individuals
⋆ Benevolence
⋆ Sunlight/Brightness

Fears:

⋆ His own death
⋆ Being truly alone

Sexuality:

Nope

Personality:

Umber is, by all means, evil. He sees every person he comes in contact with as something to toy with either physically, mentally, or both. He enjoys having company and enjoys new company even more, but only because he enjoys manipulating or torturing his new or current company. One individual is the exception, Azriel, Umber's disciple, and companion. In most if not all situations, Umber remains calm and collected. He almost comes off as tired or bored and that this is all just a game he's played before. Umber does find intrigue in new things, especially the young and innocent. He sees these people as putty he can mold into something exceptional in his eyes or experiment with how much he can test their limitations until they break apart.

Dark ⋆ Neutral ⋆ Treacherous

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Background

Occupation

Wraith

Living Immediate Family Members:

Unknown

Dead Immediate Family Members:

Unknown

Current Companions:

Azriel Corbeau

Current and Past Lover(s):

None

Are you a loner or with a group? Have you always been in this place?:

Umber is partnered with Azriel, his student in a sense. Umber found Azriel as a broken lonely child and had helped mare her into what claims to be an elegant angel.

History: Umber was birthed on Daka with his first memory being in a dark cave alone. He fed on the fear of smaller creatures as a youngling. As he grew, the demon found the strongest thoughts were the ones produced when one was highly stressed, afraid, angered. Umber couldn't tell you whether or not it was the nature of his abilities that made him so malevolent, but he did know his abilities made it easy to be so.

Umber's only ambition was a desire to feed on strong emotions until he came across a runt among his orc brethren, outcast for his perceived weakness. The runt may have died if it hadn't been for his cleverness. This was one of the few times that Umber found himself intrigued by another. This creature was experiencing a pattern of emotions Umber hadn't felt before. Deep within its deep sorrow was a small ember. Rage. Umber could have just ended the orc's life, but he stoked the flames of rage in his heart. The orc took its revenge by plunging an axe into his former warchief's skull.

Manipulation was far more entertaining and gave Umber far more emotion to feed on. He sought out broken people, outcasts, and those that were just vulnerable enough to steer them in that direction. He still killed from time to time if he couldn't find a worthy prospect to feed on fleeting emotions as his victims died. Umber's prospects never lasted long. Their emotions overtook them or he pushed them too far. Some wouldn't know when to stop, and others quit their goals too soon.

After some time, Umber took a break from the broken and deemed Aklenroth an ally he should have. He'd be able to venture further under the Lich King's rule as he championed demons. Umber knew he was a member of a powerful species, but demons were rarely united. Umber hunted many enemies for the Lich King and spread fear throughout Avalia.. He served Aklenroth for years before he came across someone intriguing. She was a child. So young but she had the ember that flickered in the deep pit of sorrow. Her name was Azriel Corbeau and she became the most successful prospect yet. The lonely child that trailed behind him grew to become a deadly partner at his side. She got her revenge, she made a name for herself, and better yet, she had control over the rage that burned within her heart. A rage that Umber had stoked, but Azriel now commanded. The two are known as Aklenroth's Wraiths, delivering death to the Lich King's enemies.

Special Ability: Telekinesis ⋆ Strength: Elusiveness ⋆ Weakness: Close Combat + Light

__________________________________________________________________________________

Combat and Magic:

Physical Strengths:

⋆ Umber naturally stronger than smaller beings
⋆ Can maneuver swiftly despite his size

Physical Weaknesses:

⋆ Has an aversion to sunlight or powerful light
⋆ No armor
⋆ Lacking in close physical combat

Subspecies: Umber is a demon that possesses psionic based abilities while lacking the ability for effective close combat. Umber is unable to audibly speak but instead speaks telepathically. He has the ability to telepathically pick up thoughts heavily tied to emotions (ex. Dues Vult!) and emotions themselves. Umber can induce short term hallucinations in others using their own thoughts and emotions or his own imagination. He can only induce these illusions after picking up emotions from another. The more emotion, the more effective the hallucination.

Umber is incapable of teleporting more than 10 feet from his position and uses this ability for evasion and disorienting rather than travel.

Best Ability:

⋆ Telekinesis - The basics; pull, push, lift, deflect, and redirect.

Avalia

Time: Dawn
Location: Wilderness Between Orc Landing and Illuminata Kingdom
Interaction with: Myra @13org

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"Oh shit, it worked! Charades champ right here!" Darius cheered as he watched Myra run to the exact tree he pointed to. He squinted his eyes for a moment. Is there really fruit up there? I was just making an example… Wish I knew how to make a fire instead though. I'm sure the meat might be decent if it was cooked.

Darius waited patiently for his new friend to return from the tree. He had lost sight of Myra as she climbed up the tree and could only see the ruffling of branches. When Myra was on her way back with such a large amount of fruit, Darius couldn't help but be amazed. As she carefully set them down, he leaned over from his seated position and grabbed one of the mysterious fruit. The skin and shape of the fruit reminded him of orange with how it felt, but it was pink in color. His eyes met Myra's as he smiled.

"Thanks Myra! I really hope these are good. I'll definitely owe you one. Nah, I'll owe you like three because I'm starving!" Darius exclaimed as he peeled the skin of the fruit in his hand which revealed the soft juicy inside. With a quick shrug, he moved in to take a small bite. "Mmmm! This is so good!" It was as sweet as candy to Darius and he enjoyed every minute of his feasting upon it. He stopped to spit a seed out and looked to Myra who was quietly watching him.

He smiled at her again to further assure her that the fruit was delicious and then pointed to one of the fruits and then to her mouth.

"Eat some. I call them Pinks! Because they're not orange. Ha!" Darius continued to dig in challenging the bulk of food and not caring about his really cringe joke. Myra wouldn't know how bad it was anyway. It was a great time for the pair, but good things don't last long.

"DARIUUUUUS!!!!!" Darius's eyes bulged open as he heard Skar's roar in the distance.

Avalia

Time: Dawn
Location: Crescent Elf Village (1)
Interaction with: None

[Hr]

"Definitely troll blood, but…. How do I know you dispatched both of them?" An elf merchant inquired as he looked over one of Skar's blood-stained axes that had been placed on a large table next to his stand in the outdoor market. Skar had stopped placing a few items she had purchased into a chest tied down onto Peacemaker's harness to give the elf her undivided attention. Skar was not the most loyal individual, but she was honest. The female orc smirked at the elf as she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Future business. Two dead trolls in the forest. If elf finds something different, no more bounties for Skar."

"True. Just be aware that I like a bit a proof of a job well done. Words tend to be empty and you only have few of them, orc. Now, give me a moment and I'll have your amas to you as promised." The elf pulled a key from his breast pocket and walked behind his stand to grab Skar's payment.

"Elf! Any human bounties?" Skar asked abruptly as if she had almost forgotten to.

"Not now, but some may turn up soon. It only happened last night, but rumors are getting around about humans arriving in Avalia. Apparently, they started a forest fire in the River Kingdom. Poor fairies" The elf snickered as he was now stuffing the amas into a single sack.

"Fire? Is that the strength of humans?"

"It is only one of the abilities they can have. There's also earth, air, and water. They're probably easy hunts since they may not be adept with them now. However, if you give them time, they will come to be very difficult to capture or kill. Imagine being hit by a tornado or several boulders at once... Here you are, 300 amas. Oh! Also, don't bring your swine into the outdoor market. It's not as upscale as the indoor market, but we still have standards. Thank you." The elf thought he was being polite because he smiled when he said this. Skar huffed and snatched her payment. She tossed it into her storage chest and shut it before tapping Peacemaker on his head.

That little bit of information from the elf stirred in the orc's thoughts. She couldn't see Darius as much of a warrior. He appeared to be fit and outran a troll for some time, but it made more sense for him to have magic. She hoped he didn't have fire. She hated fire. Earth. The sturdy element of strength…. That did not fit Darius, but she could hope that he would acquire such a power. Once dead set on earth, Skar didn't even bother thinking about the possibilities of water or air. The orc set out to find Darius again so she could make good on her investment. She would make him a mover of mountains and they would face Aklenroth. As simple as that.
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Time: Dawn
Location: Wilderness Between Orc Landing and Illuminata Kingdom
Interaction with: Myra @13org

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"Ohhh fuck…" Darius let out as he stood frozen in place watching the seemingly innocent and adorable Myra rip the skin off of the boar she savagely killed right in front of him. His mouth hung open in shock as she proceeded to snatch a piece of flesh from the beast that had just lost the fight for its life. The warm blood dripped down her claws as she attempted to offer Darius the flesh to consume. He could only stare at the flesh as her adorable demeanor only made the situation more disturbing.

You know that moment where you realize your girlfriend or boyfriend is batshit crazy. How everything starts off somewhat normal. There's weird shit that happens, but you just brush it off because no one's going to be perfect. People just have their little issues. More things happen as time goes on and then BAM you get hit right in the face with 100% of pure unfiltered batshit. This usually happens over the course of a few weeks, maybe months if the person is good at holding the crazy back. This shit happened in THREE MINUTES!

Three minutes ago…

"Alright, let's go get food!" Darius exclaimed cheerfully before watching Myra dart out of sight. "Whoa! She's quick… Wait a sec." Darius noticed the ground where he last saw her was oddly clawed. Darius felt like he would have noticed Myra having talons for feet. He shrugged it off and figured that maybe her bare feet just did that kind of thing. He took a few steps forward and then scratched the back of his head as he noticed there was no sign of her.

Then, just as fast as she left, she returned. This time the clawed feet were in full display. Her look of confusion was easily beaten by his own as he tilted head to the side while raising an eyebrow. It's not like she's human. She something though. Definitely something. He then let Myra lead him by the hand. They started off slow and then broke into a run through the forest. He chuckled a bit as he found it to be kind of fun. Well, at least until he noticed her flicking her tongue. Whoa… that's pretty long. Again, she's not human. And it's not even that weird. Right?

When the two suddenly stopped, he focused on her nonverbal cues. He nodded as he understood that she wanted him to be quiet and look towards their target. It happened to be large boar about the same size as Peacemaker off in the distance. It was distracted while eating something and… Hold the front door. What are we about to do right now? We can't beat that thing.

Darius then witnessed Myra's display of invisibility. Now he thought this was awesome. An expression of excitement washed away his wary one. It was not long-lived as once Myra motioned for him not to move, she sprung into action. Darius watched Myra's fluid movement towards the boar, but he was not confident she could take it on alone. Despite her instruction, Darius ran toward the scene he would regret he got so close to. He stopped in his tracks as he watched Myra subdue and kill the boar like something out of National Geographic. He got a view of her teeth too, especially when she cleaned them off with her tongue. The man was in total shock as she then started to happily skin the boar.

"Ohhh fuck…"

And we're back.

Darius shook his head slowly with a somewhat disturbed look on his face at the hunk of flesh. The act was not what shocked him, it was Myra herself that did. He would have never expected such a small adorable creature to be so vicious.

"Myra… that was kinda... No, that was savage as fuck, but… kinda cool too." Darius said as he plopped down to the ground and shook his head in disbelief with a bit of a grin. He needed to smile at this. This world was just full of crazy shit for him to see. For good measure, Darius pointed at the hunk of meat and then to his mouth before making an X over his mouth with his index fingers. He then looked around before pointing up at a tree and then pretending he had a round fruit in his hand and was biting into it. Then finished off his miming by rubbing his stomach and going... "Mmmm!" Darius hoped she understood. Oh, he hoped she did.

Avalia

Time: Dawn
Location: Wilderness Between Orc Landing and Illuminata Kingdom
Interaction with: Myra @13org

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Darius' smile was much longer-lived than he intended it to be, and it was all because of how amused he was by Myra's actions. She actually tried to stand on her tiptoes and now she used her tail as sort of a stool and tiptoed so she was looking at him face to face. For a moment he almost forgot he was in such a strange world. The delightful distraction was enough to have him not worry about whether or not Myra could speak.

A soft chuckle escaped him just as she crouched down to… write something? Darius tilted his head before moving to Myra's side to see what she had written.

"Myra. I like it." Darius moved back to his previous place to face the now smiling Myra. Skar had become a distant memory. Darius had a new companion now, and though she couldn't speak, he was enjoying her company. And that's what companions were for, right?

I can't wait on Skar to eventually get back… And I kinda don't trust her to not change her mind and sell me to that Dark Lord guy. I don't know that much about Myra, but she's adorable. Just look at her. She actually smiles! Darius had a choice to make, probably the first real one since being in Avalia

"Myra, would you like to be partners? You and I on the road… Well maybe off the road sometimes, but you know what I mean. Well I hope you do." Darius shrugged not knowing how else to say at that point. "We should find something to eat too! It's time for breakfast, so lead the way Myra!" He said as he pointed randomly pointed to the west.

Avalia

Time: Dawn
Location: Wilderness Between Orc Landing and Illuminata Kingdom
Interaction with: Myra @13org

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Poking and prodding followed by more poking and prodding was barely enough to get a murmur out of Darius. He was physically beat. His evening run before bed coupled with being chased by a giant monster through the forest tuckered him out. And don't forget that between those two activities, he had planned to sleep. As deep of a sleep it may have been, there was always a limit and Myra would test it with her boundless curiosity.

Soon enough moans and groans were accompanied by the turning of Darius' face and body. His attempt to escape Myra's innocent study of him failed, and he would soon need to wake up to address the adversary to his slumber if this kept up… And it did.

"Stop…" The protest was a low mumble followed by a groan, but there was no mercy for Darius. Poking? Pinching? Wait! Who the hell is groping me?! Darius' eyes crept open with a cold hate-filled glare at the adversary of his slumber.

The expression must have lasted a second. Enough time for Darius to realize he was not looking at something he was familiar with. His eyes widened with fright as he initially jerked himself back and away from whatever she was. Pale white skin, long white hair, a looooong tail, odd red markings, no clothes…

Wait a fuckin' minute! I'm still… here? I was still hoping that this was all just a dream... And who or what is she?"

Darius was wary of the female creature, but she didn't appear to be dangerous. In fact, Darius found her to be quite cute. Her expressions were almost childish. Now their curious expressions almost mirrored each other before Darius let loose an uneasy smile when he noticed he was staring. He identified her human-like qualities and was beginning to assume that the female creature was just a new race of being that he was encountering… Anything was possible. Her silence didn't seem voluntary, that or she was being weird.

"Hey! Uhhh… Can you talk? I'm Darius…" There was no reply, but he would keep trying. "Do you at least have a name or a sound you make?" Darius tried not to show it, but he was nervous due to his ignorance of this creature's motives. Then again, poking someone while they slept was harmless... most of the time… maybe some of the time. Darius stood to his feet and gave her a more confident smile to show that he was friendly and less afraid of her in hopes that she might speak.

Avalia

Time: After Midnight
Location: Crescent Elf Village (1)
Interaction with: None

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Skar walked into Crescent Elf Village with Peacemaker trailing behind her. The village was lit with soft white light produced by glass orbs hung and propped up throughout. The orc did not understand how this lighting worked, but she preferred it over the use of torches. She could already feel the eyes of villagers that were awake out of necessity or others who simply wanted to see if the orc would return.

Skar had arrived to this village several hours prior to trade and managed to pick up a bounty on two young trolls that had been causing a bit of ruckus in the Moon Elf Village region. The shifty elf that she did her dealings with was probably unavailable, but she could wait until dawn. Her thoughts went to Darius for a moment.

Human will wait 'cause Skar said to wait. Will buy him weapon and better armor… Hmm, maybe elves know what makes humans strong. Elves have light. Dark elves have dark. Fairies… tree magic. Demi-human are beasts. Demons… they are strong. Orcs, they are stronger.

Skar took a seat, crossed-legged on the ground in front of a closed stand where goods would be sold. She crossed her arms and shut her eyes to get a bit asleep. Peacemaker lowered himself down to the ground to do the same, getting rest whenever he could.

Avalia

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Time: 1 a.m.
Location: Wilderness Between Orc Landing and Illuminata Kingdom
Interaction with: n/a

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Shortly after initiating their travel, the duo of human and orc reached a dirt path that ran parallel to a nearby river. This dirt road and the unusually bright moonlight now guided the pair westward toward their next destination on Illuminata Kingdom. After nearly an hour along the way, Darius couldn't help but pinch his arm again whilst he rode Peacemaker. He started off mildly and then increased the pressure until he made a face of discomfort. Fuck!

After a hopeless sigh, Darius let his eyes wander and study his surroundings. An hour in Avalia and Darius still had little to no answers about his situation. He had attempted to ask Skar a few times since the start of their travel, but her no talking rule was still in effect. Due to this, Darius had to form his own conclusions based on what he knew and what he could see so far.

From the top… I went to bed in my apartment wearing my gym clothes, which I'm still wearing. Now, when I woke up, I was in the woods… in this place. Oh and my bed was with me too, but nothing else from my room...

Okay, then there's the fact that there are two… Not one, but TWO moons in the sky and that there is this giant green lady that I figure identifies as an orc leading me to god knows where… So does that mean I'm in a videogame… maybe a movie… Main character mysteriously wakes up in a different world, makes an unlikely ally, and faces a dude known as the Dark Lord… BUT then it turns out he is the only one who can send me back to my world! Dun dun dunnnn!

If it's like a videogame, I have to level up by fighting small guys, do some missions, and then I'll face the Dark Lord. But if it's like a movie, I'll get a quick training montage with some epic music. It could be like that scene in Mulan... "How could I make a man out of youuuuu!"

Darius smirked as he looked at Skar and imagined her singing the musical number. It would sound awful, but be worth hearing at the same time.

Then I would beat the Dark Lord. Roll credits… But then the stinger will reveal that he's still alive or has a son that follows me back to my world! Man, I'm fucking bored…. But at least I kind of get what might be happening here… I think.

"Human… Merchant elves ahead. Stay... unseen. Dismount and hide in bush. I will find you after good deal is made." Skar halted Peacemaker by simply placing her open palm on the boar's snout. Skar looked to her right, from the dirt path and sniffed twice to make sure that the scent of nothing dangerous was not lurking. The Illuminata Kingdom was known for having a vast amount of creatures, and she didn't need any of them eating her investment. She motioned her head in the direction she was facing. "Over there."

"I should have known there were elves here too. And I'm still wanted so, I guess I just wait a bit off to the side of the road." Darius said in disappointedly as he plopped down off of Peacemaker and walked off the path. He took a moment to looked to Skar one more time. The orc simply turned away and urged her boar to move with her down the path. "Well, fuck you too." Darius continued walking off the path until he found a small clearing that looked like suitable temporary hidy-hole. "I guess I just take a seat somewhere… like this patch of grass. Aaaand… Man, I'm tired." He yawn the last bit. Darius' body was finally coming down from the adrenaline rush he received earlier during the chase. He took a seat on the grass before lying on his back and looking to the night sky. The sky was filled with more stars than he was used to. At least this place looks nice. If only I had my camera though... "Maybe I fall asleep, I'll wake up back home… shit, I hope so… Skar is cool and all, but I feel…... I feel like she might…… kill me………… Nah." And with those last few ramblings, Darius was out.