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Ember Grove - Reboot

Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Operation Humanity Infirmary
Interaction with: Angel @princess and Nikolaus @Potter

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Sean had remained silent and watched as Angel shut the door on Nikolaus' cue. He couldn't help but to raise an eyebrow when the guy started to divulge information that he personally felt shouldn't be kept behind closed doors. Keeping secrets from dad was not worth an innocent life.

"If you don't want the girl ending up in the hellhole, why not report this up?! I get it, your dad is an asshole, but you're behaving like a…" Sean stopped himself as he knew scolding Nikolaus wouldn't really help things. He took a quick heavy breath within his pause before continuing with a bit more tact. "Sorry. Just report shit like that next time. It doesn't help anyone to keep information on Drake hush-hush. A whole ambush team was massacred today because Drake got the drop on them… Sean paused yet again, but played it off as if he was finished with the subject. He had just realized something.

Drake got the drop on them... After he came into contact with you! Someone he would have killed on site, bar or not… Sean wouldn't jump on a suspicion, but if it proved to be true, he wouldn't hesitate to put a permanent end to the beeping of the annoying heart monitor.

Good thing there was someone else in the room to take all of Nikolaus' attention. Angel was doing a lot of the talking, and in doing so, she also posed a valid point that only furthered Sean's suspicion. Was the grown man simply being rebellious and acting out or was there something sinister behind his actions?

"I don't think our friend would be alive if he pissed Drake off." Sean joked darkly, yet he was covertly casting his suspicion. "Glad you're still breathing, but it sucks you'll miss out on tonight's search for a particular individual." Sean looked to Angel with a nod. "I think you'll like the details when I tell you in the truck." Was Sean a hypocrite for not sharing details..? Possibly.

But maybe it was because Nikolaus was possibly a mole for the devil, Alexander Drake.

Ember Grove - Reboot

Time: Afternoon
Location: Apartment #405
Interactions: Charlotte @Crusader Lord

Ash led and Dante followed. All the way to an apartment complex in the Western Residential Area, north of the university.

Fled to their residence? Not to their coven leader to report their act? Good. It was easier to approach a lone wolf, especially when they were willing to perform highly lethal spells in the middle of the day and out in the open. His first act would be to arrest the spellcaster with haste. Next would be delivering the perpetrator to the Circle of the Ancients.

Upon entering the complex, Dante unclipped Ash's leash from her harness. This allowed her to bolt up the stairwell to the fourth floor. She waited for her warlock companion as he causally climbed the stairs. Everything about this complex was… normal. No wards or barriers that he could detect. No familiars acting as lookouts. Not one security measure so far. Not even a hasty one.

Once up the stairs, the dog walked to a door down the hall and stopped after a good whiff beside it. She sat on her hindlegs, waiting on Dante who grew ever more suspicious. Still nothing. Nothing in his way. Perhaps they believed they got away…. but how?! How would someone with that much firepower not have any defenses up or predict a potential tail.

Dante unholstered his weapon, a 9mm pistol. With a quick exhale he used telekinesis to unlock the door, before entering swiftly. He cleared the corners and allowed Ash to brush past silently to get the jump on an ambushing witch, but instead Ash simply barked and tugged hard on blanket of whoever was lying on the couch within the apartment. Dante aimed his weapon at her, but sighed as he looked around the room. This was no threat. Not in the slightest. He lowered his weapon. But was ready to cast if he felt threatened.

Ember Grove - Reboot

Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Ember Grove Diner
Mentions: Shay @Potter and Charlotte @Crusader Lord

Shay.

A name that had become quite popular this weekend, gaining all sorts of attention in the hidden world of the supernatural. Dante, the silent warlock enjoying a delicious chicken wrap, pondered the woman himself. From what he gathered was that she had escaped New Paeonia and that Alexander wanted her dead. So much so, others were being targeted the Sanguine Moon in grisly attacks.

Does she know something? It would have to be damaging to the Sanguine Moon if she is such a priority.

His faithful companion and familiar, Ash sat on her hind legs next to his stool at the counter. Despite allowing Dante's "service animal" in the diner, they place him and his pet far away from others at the far end of the counter. It was easier to isolate him since he was by himself.

He and Ash shared a look before he smiled and gave her a soft pat on her head. Familiars had deep connections to their companion witches and warlocks. They served as guides, guardians, and even just friends. Dante and Ash knew each other best. She was aware he wanted to go after this Shay woman as acquiring her would help the Circle of the Ancients greatly.

It was settled. At least until a thunderous sound boomed from outside. People within the diner were unsettled, try to see if what had made the sound was visible through the many large windows of the diner. Ash simply barked once, which only proved the sound to be from the use of magic.

Dante sighed as he walked from the counter with a plate of fries and a half-eaten wrap with a few bills beside it.

What he saw in the alley as he came upon the scene was horrific. A charred unrecognizable corpse lay on the ground with bits of it spattered about. There were already people snapping pictures and recording the still steaming remains. Ash barked once more seemingly picking up something from the scene, a culprit to follow. She tugged against the leash attached to her harness to lead the way.

Shay can wait.

Avalia

Time: Morning
Location: Campsite, Outskirts of Roshmi City
Interaction: @Helo Bowyn, @Tae Kenia, @Dezuel Elthrael, @Alivefalling "Vaeril", @Howlsofwinter Zephyrin

Darius had not even noticed Bowyn getting up and leaving. Instead, while exercising several meters from the campsite, he saw only Boreas in the spot where the winter fairy had slept. He could tell the bird was picking at something but didn't go over to find out.

However, Darius did decide to end his workout. If people were starting to wake, he'd need his strength for the journey ahead. He would need every ounce of it. The water he had used in his brief training was now a puddle at his feet. With a wave of his hand, he pulled it from the ground, and with another wave, he spread the water into droplets onto the surrounding vegetation. Edena. What I would do to go back to that place. Things were simpler then. Easier.

Darius took in the scenery of the forest before the smell of Bowyn's cooking reached him. Perhaps some food would lift his spirits. He turned to the aroma and made his way over to the campsite, but then suddenly a woman fell through the treeline and landed on the ground.

"Ha..hahaha.. Just passing through.."

Darius instinctively had his hand ready with a generated sphere of water in his palm. A part of him was surprised by his own haste.

"Looks like you caught more than fish." As he made the statement he noticed the fairy's disheveled appearance. She'd seen better days. He glanced at Bowyn and then the cooked fish. Maybe she wanted some fish…

"Just a dance Darius! I would never hurt you. Promise."

Maybe she didn't. Darius would wait until she made her intentions clearer.

Ember Grove - Reboot

Time: Afternoon
Location: Operation Humanity Infirmary
Interaction with: Angel @princess and Nikolaus @Potter

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Straight edge? Me? Sean did not have a chance to retort to Angel's claim due to the escalating back and forth happening within the room. From what he could hear, it sounded like a full-on, no holds bar, hardcore episode of Jerry Springer. Even had the beeps.

Sean was waiting to hear the hint of a fistfight as Nikolaus' heart monitor beeped rapidly. But…

"Okay. I'm doing it. You can have my laptop if I die."

"Wait no…" Angel already entered. He let out a sigh, assuming things would only get worse inside. Instead, Angel revealed news far more pressing than Nikolaus' day-drinking adventure. Remy was missing, but was she really? Sean was aware Angel would know better than anyone. They were notoriously known as partners in crime amongst the other hunters, and Sean could not agree more. Even then, it was Remy they were talking about.

He entered the room, almost unnoticed as Angel and Colonel Trotter had an exchange that was filled with disdain, but that was normal in Sean's opinion. When Trotter's gaze landed on him, he gave a silent nod, his expression neutral.

"Mr. Stone. Care to join us? Impeccable timing."

"Always." Sean replied smugly.

"You will watch that these two remain put tonight. Notify me immediately otherwise."

"Can't. I need Angel for a hunt tonight since your pride and joy got his ass handed to him." Sean's expression was cold now. He hated the babysitting gig. Trotter stared at Sean, not sure about his going around his authority.

"If she's busy, she can't wander, right? Besides, there's no need for everyone to overreact about Remy not checking in. It's Remy. She's probably sleeping at an orphanage again."

"Fine. That might be just what she needs. Work. And I don't expect Nikolaus to go off on his own again with his injuries." Trotter said as he started toward the door, but he was not done speaking. "Then again, I'm not sure I know what to expect from him anymore."

Ember Grove - Reboot

Enforcer

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》B a s i c s

Full name: Dante Hale
Age: 58
Date of Birth: 1962
Gender: Male
Where are you from?: Ember Grove

》A p p e a r a n c e

Height: 6ft
Weight: 180lbs
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Hair Length: Medium
Skin Color: Brown
Eye Color: Amber
Tattoos, Piercings, etc skin markings: A pair of gold earrings on each ear.

》R e l a t i o n s h i p s

Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single
Any pre-determined friends?: Maeve is his boss.
Siblings' Status: Sarah
Parents' Status: Joseph Hale and Michelle Hale
Pets: A dark fawn sable Belgium Malinois named Ash (Familiar)
How open is your character to friends from 1 to 10?: 6
How open is your character to romance from 1 to 10?: 6

》I n t e r e s t s

Likes:
✡ Nature
✡ Helping others in need
✡ The astral plane
✡ Hot drinks
Dislikes:
✡ Ill intentions
✡ Use and users of forbidden magic
✡ Witch hunters
Hobbies:
✡ Reading
✡ Nature Watching
✡ People Watching
✡ Traveling the astral plane
Skills:
✡ Firearms Marksmanship
✡ Minor Acrobatics
✡ High-level Physical Fitness

》P e r s o n a l i t y
A man with a stoic attitude for the most part. He is generally friendly to others, but does not usually go out of his way to approach others without some kind of ulterior motive.

He remains modest despite his level of skill and talent, always wanting to improve. Most of what he does is to honor his family's legacy, but to ensure the Circle of the Ancients are successful in their mission of expelling forbidden magic use.

He can often see things in black and white, and rarely excuses others of foul actions and intentions.

》H i s t o r y
Dante was born into a family within the Circle of the Ancients clan that may not have been one of the oldest, but it was prominent nonetheless. His family always aimed to support the coven with discipline and skill. Many families often found a niche role to fill in the coven based on their families’ innate abilities, but the Hale family found dignity in allowing its members to utilize their individual talents to become masters in diverse fields. Dante chose to become a member of the Blades, enforcers used by the coven to ride the supernatural world of forbidden magic and those that used it.

Dante studied and practiced his magic intensively and was considered talented for his age in his younger years. At the age of 20, he had become an initiate in the Blades. He traveled the United States, quelling forbidden magic. He was able to see and even enjoy the nation outside of the small town of Ember Grove. However, some good things don't last long. One tragic night cost the lives of a few of his companions and the loss of his own voice.

Dante was quickly sent back to Ember Grove to possibly reverse the loss of his voice, but all attempts ended in failure. He was unable to verbally recite incantations, which quickly led to the end of his time with the blades. The first several months were difficult for him to cope with. He hadn't just lost his ability to verbally communicate, but he felt he had failed his family and himself. At least until he discovered something both peculiar and terrifying. He had heard of witch hunters before, but when he saw them attack those wielding magic with such tenacity, he understood why they were feared. Without magic, they relied on conventional weapons and physical strength. He could do the same…

So again, he studied and practiced. Growing powerful in a different way and in time gaining the attention of Maeve Brannigan herself. She seemed more curious in attempting to communicate with him, but Dante soon found himself under her direct charge. He was reinstated as a Blade, but this time it was different. He was alone, hidden, and struck with conviction. He was Maeve's silent blade, held hidden in her left hand.

》C o v e n
Circle of the Ancients

》S k i l l L e v e l
Intermediate

》S p e l l S p e c i a l i z a t i o n
Astral Shift - A Hale family spell that allows one to shift their physical body into an astral form. While in this form, the user can pass through solid objects and is invisible to the naked eye. Clothes and items held will also be shifted with the user and have the same effects. This ability only seems to be effective while the sun is set.

Ember Grove - Reboot

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》B a s i c s

Full name: Dante Hale
Age: 58
Date of Birth: 1962
Gender: Male
Where are you from?: Ember Grove

》A p p e a r a n c e

Height: 6ft
Weight: 180lbs
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Hair Length: Medium
Skin Color: Brown
Eye Color: Amber
Tattoos, Piercings, etc skin markings: A pair of gold earrings on each ear.

》R e l a t i o n s h i p s

Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single
Any pre-determined friends?: Maeve is his boss.
Siblings' Status: Sarah
Parents' Status: Joseph Hale and Michelle Hale
Pets: A dark fawn sable Belgium Malinois named Ash (Familiar)
How open is your character to friends from 1 to 10?: 6
How open is your character to romance from 1 to 10?: 6

》I n t e r e s t s

Likes:
✡ Nature
✡ Helping others in need
✡ The astral plane
✡ Hot drinks
Dislikes:
✡ Ill intentions
✡ Use and users of forbidden magic
✡ Witch hunters
Hobbies:
✡ Reading
✡ Nature Watching
✡ People Watching
✡ Traveling the astral plane
Skills:
✡ Firearms Marksmanship
✡ Minor Acrobatics
✡ High-level Physical Fitness

》P e r s o n a l i t y
A man with a stoic attitude for the most part. He is generally friendly to others, but does not usually go out of his way to approach others without some kind of ulterior motive.

He remains modest despite his level of skill and talent, always wanting to improve. Most of what he does is to honor his family's legacy, but to ensure the Circle of the Ancients are successful in their mission of expelling forbidden magic use.

He can often see things in black and white, and rarely excuses others of foul actions and intentions.

》H i s t o r y
Dante was born into a family within the Circle of the Ancients clan that may not have been one of the oldest, but it was prominent nonetheless. His family always aimed to support the coven with discipline and skill. Many families often found a niche role to fill in the coven based on their families’ innate abilities, but the Hale family found dignity in allowing its members to utilize their individual talents to become masters in diverse fields. Dante chose to become a member of the Blades, enforcers used by the coven to ride the supernatural world of forbidden magic and those that used it.

Dante studied and practiced his magic intensively and was considered talented for his age in his younger years. At the age of 20, he had become an initiate in the Blades. He traveled the United States, quelling forbidden magic. He was able to see and even enjoy the nation outside of the small town of Ember Grove. However, some good things don't last long. One tragic night cost the lives of a few of his companions and the loss of his own voice.

Dante was quickly sent back to Ember Grove to possibly reverse the loss of his voice, but all attempts ended in failure. He was unable to verbally recite incantations, which quickly led to the end of his time with the blades. The first several months were difficult for him to cope with. He hadn't just lost his ability to verbally communicate, but he felt he had failed his family and himself. At least until he discovered something both peculiar and terrifying. He had heard of witch hunters before, but when he saw them attack those wielding magic with such tenacity, he understood why they were feared. Without magic, they relied on conventional weapons and physical strength. He could do the same…

So again, he studied and practiced. Growing powerful in a different way and in time gaining the attention of Maeve Brannigan herself. She seemed more curious in attempting to communicate with him, but Dante soon found himself under her direct charge. He was reinstated as a Blade, but this time it was different. He was alone, hidden, and struck with conviction. He was Maeve's silent blade, held hidden in her left hand.

》C o v e n
Circle of the Ancients

》S k i l l L e v e l
Intermediate

》S p e l l S p e c i a l i z a t i o n
Astral Shift - A Hale family spell that allows one to shift their physical body into an astral form. While in this form, the user can pass through solid objects and is invisible to the naked eye. Clothes and items held will also be shifted with the user and have the same effects. This ability only seems to be effective while the sun is set.

Ember Grove - Reboot

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Ember Grove - Reboot

@FunnyGuy@princess Just a curious passerby wanting to ask some questions and toss around some ideas to get an idea of things here, if that is ok. :D

1) What's the current arc going on in the RP?

2) And...ah...what idea among the below might seem more appealing than the others? Or, er, the most workable? Some of these are probably cheesy or have some trope, but aren't meant to be memes as much as concepts I wanted to ask about to get an idea of things here:

a) A pureblood vampire who has been around for a good and long time, but until recently has been trying to keep themselves out of the action for the time being through negotiation or otherwise. Ultimately gets wrapped up with some people somehow (like a love interest or someone from another faction they could accidentally/otherwise befriend and such) and get pulled into things? In essence, a loner who basically comes out of the loner shell going into the RP due to circumstances and becomes an active part (even if as part of a friend group or such they are in).

Or basically "former ancient vampire loner who decided to be obtuse and adapt to modern day, wanted to live a simple life but instead ultimately gets pulled back into old feud and such by new people they've befriended or fallen for or the like".

b) Something that amounts to "ancient Mesopotamian priestess, some ancient member of a witch bloodline, was kept in a long magical stasis in some old stone coffin or sarcophagus or such...and gets woken up in modern day somehow after the coffin was dug up and taken to the USA by some means". She then proceeds to get caught up in whatever is going on with one side or another. Or essentially "A Witch Out Of Time gets pulled into mess in the modern day" to sum it up even more simply.

c) Person turned into or born a vampire in far back ancient times, only for their super overprotective sire/parents to basically die and them be left in the care of a vampiric servant/caretaker. Caretaker and those they have turned in turn over the time period have been keeping the vampire fed over the centuries or two millennia or whatever it would be, before ultimately the latest one moving to the USA and dying in some local conflict. Their charge, who was to be kept isolated as their parents and caretakers were overprotective, basically emerges from a very long time of isolation and being basically kept a prisoner in a stone coffin or such to "keep them out of harm".

Thus the old "is rather old but also very very new to things" vampire emerges into the world and goes about on their own with a relatively innocent perspective.

d) An individual who was born a witch, and kind of gets found out as one by others, but also has to deal with the fact that their are beginning to see a stream of memories and such over time that are not their own. Magical knowledge they shouldn't have, but on occasion seeps in. Turns out they are the product of their bloodline ancestor's somewhat messed up attempt at reincarnation, using a magic ritual that cost them their life very very long ago to basically reincarnate in every other magically-inclined member of their bloodline going onwards.

So now said new witch is having to deal with being a total newbie, being in the middle of the conflict stuff in some manner or another, and then the whole "I want to find a way to not lose my mind and self to this reincarnation spell cause oh hell that would be bad". Doesn't make them super powerful overall or in general, they are new despite an odd stream of the old memories and such beginning to funnel in bit by bit here and there (etc), and it is a struggle they'd have to deal with (not just some 'super boon' with no consequences, they have to fight to retain their self and find a way to keep it in the end).

3) How are you all doing this fine day? I hope well. Forgot my third question so put this one here instead. (TwT)

@Crusader Lord

1. We are currently on the 2nd day within the RP and I can't really say there's an actual arc. This RP is somewhat of a sandbox, so a lot of the story os what you make of it. Most characters are mostly gray and have more selfish motivations like revenge, cash, and power.

2. I personally like options B and D. D more so.

3. Doing pretty good. I hope you're still interested. There is also a link to our discord channel on the first page if you want a better look at the factions, locations, and even some of the NPC. You can also chat up the other RPer to figure out how to create interesting run ins and connections.

Ember Grove - Reboot

Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Sub-Level 2 Operation Humanity Base to Operation Humanity Infirmary
Interaction with: Angel @princess and Nikolaus @Potter

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For the past few hours, Sean had his eyes glued to a monitor screen. Every now and then he would make a quick trip out to grab a snack or a cold beverage. During these trips, he would check for any messages received or keep an ear open to any of the latest happenings.

His reply was a bit late to Angel's message regarding Remy's whereabouts due to his phone not being allowed within the SCIF and being on one of the sub-levels where the reception was poor. It was a simple…

Not sure

16:00

Sean noted the time displayed on the bottom right corner of the screen and made the decision to log off. He heard word of Nikolaus ending up in the infirmary after a skirmish with a few vampires outside of a local bar. He heard a few different spins on the story, creating some awful rumors. The worst one was that Nikolaus was an alcoholic trying to get his fix early in the day, but got jumped by vampires and is now in critical condition. Despite all of the odd rumors, there was one thing that was true. Nathaniel Trotter was pissed.

He made his way to the infirmary to debrief Nikolaus so he could find out what really happened and possibly retaliate against the human-shaped leeches that jumped him. After reading a bit of the disturbing shit in the files for the experiments, he was itching to kill a few monsters. His calm expression hid his mild disgust for this organization. He got lost a bit and actually managed to walk by Bruno Blonsky's room where there were at least a dozen agents there to hear him blab about being a lone survivor. Sean had always found him and his voice obnoxious, so he kept moving.

Rounding the last corner he slowed almost to a stop. Shit. Sean let out a quiet sigh as he saw Angel just outside what he assumed was Nikolaus' room. After their last interaction, he wanted to have a bit more space before approaching her again. He could simply walk away. She was not facing his direction and was… snooping?

Interesting. Sean raised an eyebrow and kept his footsteps light, his own curiosity piqued. As he moved closer, he was positive Angel was remaining hidden while eavesdropping on whatever was being said inside. He heard the faint but definitive voice of the colonel, which made Angel's actions make a lot more sense. He leaned his back square against the wall a foot beside her before quietly chiming in.

"Is he getting grounded or is it just his allowance this time?" Sean smirked as he thought of the last time his father scolded him as a teenager. He also figured if he started off lighthearted with Angel, she would forget the fact he just crept up on her.