Lyla

Steamworks: Prophecy

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Steamworks: Prophecy

'It is said that magic once was seeped into the very air of this land. That anyone could learn the methods of drawing the magical energies from the land and cast forth both beautiful and terrible spells. Anyone skilled enough was called a wizard, but it was a very difficult task to do, but some were powerful enough to rule nations. Here within these pages details my theories on how this might have been done.' -Arcane Theories Vol I

Handbook

Introduction

Welcome to the world of Glihirant, where Steampunk meets Magicka. Though they do not meld in the way you might expect, explained later, they both exist in the same world. Though at the beginning of this role-play, no one knows it exists just yet but they will soon. It's world is filled with steamworks and technology, knights, golems and all sorts of other secrets within. So grab a chair, a cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy a setting of trains, airships and magic.

Technology

Coal Gems
Small gems that are black in color that act just like coal, however they last up to 16 times as long, making even a sliver of the gems an effective power source within Glihirant. They only require a simple heat source, making them easier to lit and also more dangerous, but they power almost anything from airships to doors to elevators - even the electricity of light bulbs. Though anything more advanced doesn't exist really.

Transportation
The main usage of transport are still Deer Steeds however airships have been introduced within the last two generations. They are expensive to pay passage with, even more expensive to own and usually reserved for government transport or military operations but some of the more wealthy happen to own their own. They are usually powered by large amounts of coal gems and steam engines. Though trains are also used by the general population as a cheaper source from town to town while the rich ride in clockwork powered wagons.

Note: Written by Crusader_Lord who may or may not join.

Clockwork
This seemingly simple technology is on the rise within various nations, though has yet to be used in place of the currently popular and seemingly efficient Coal Gem technology, and as such is struggling to emerge into the currently "modern" world. However, this technology shows great promise in application, ranging from simple toys to powered transportation devices. Clockwork engineers known as "Tinkerers" specialize in this field of emerging technology, though are relatively rare in a world where the Coal Gem industry holds power.

However, ranging from the popular "Kilbred Toy Company" employing this technology to entertain children and hold the attention of the masses, to machines made as generators and general day-to-day alternatives to Coal Gem Technology, to "replacement limbs" or "prosthetics" used for victims or military veterans who lost limbs in wars, to the small, secretive, industrialized, military-state of Grusk being rumored (albeit in reality the rumors are true) to have created a great, powerful, clockwork army of "mechanized soldiers", this technology is powered by a seemingly simple invention: The Magnetic Engine.

This marvel of modern engineering utilizes an engine created with rows of spinning magnets that generates electricity at a high enough rate to power these machines more "cleanly" and "efficiently" than the average Coal Gem-powered machine. The efficiency of this new technology leaves some industry leaders wary of losing business or having to convert over to the new tech, albeit some nations like Grusk are investing more and more into this new technology emerging into the world. In fact, Grusk is the leader in world Clockwork Technology, with their rumored "Clockwork Army" (which is actually real) possessing everything from soldiers to talk, supported by trained human soldiers that man the machines or direct them and such similar roles as this.

Steamwork
Some nations in the middle grounds of the debate of "Coal Gem Technology vs Clockwork" have created steam-powered clockwork machines that are thought to be the "middle ground" between the two forms of technology at this point in time. Though less efficient than any pure-clockwork machine with the magnetic engine, and less understood than the already known Coal Gem technology, these machines are "cleaner" to use and produce than the general Coal Gem technology, acting as a middle ground for both camps that seems to be increasingly drawn into the debate of the two industries.

These unique "middle ground" machines function by using a steam engine, designed to minimize coal gem usage, that creates steam put under pressure to spin turbines (or miniature turbines for smaller machines) that generate electricity in a manner similar to a hydroelectric dam through their movement. Though this seems to also involve magnets, it lacks the sophistication and greater efficiency of The Magnetic Engine as a result. Further, the efficiency of Coal Gem usage for these machines varies greatly in each nation that uses this tech, leaving no actual "standard" for this area.

Firearms
Simple firearms that exist in the world are powered by a mixture of "Coal Gem Dust", "Sulfur", and "Imbued Salt", or essentially an equivalent of what is called gunpowder in real life. This mixture, called "Boom Powder" has its potent recipe protected closely by the makers and purveyors of it, who constantly seek to refine this explosive substance more and more as time goes on.

As for the firearms themselves, there are literal "flintlock" weapons in the world that use this powder, usually limiting individuals to single shots at a time before needing to reload. Very few, and experimental at that, "multi-shot" boom powder weapons have ever been made, and usually only for the military. To own one of the very expensive "multi-shot firearms" of the time is a big status symbol, especially among the wealthy elite, the government leaders, and high-ranking military officials.

Steamarms
Similar to the "Clockwork vs Coal Gem" technology rivalry and debate, firearms have steam variants as well, powered by small steam engines themselves powered by many small coal gems that can be inserted and removed easily from the steam engine once exhausted. The small steam engine uses a chamber of pressurized steam to fire projectiles at great speeds, on the same level as regular firearms. Further, the firearm is noted as being "quieter" than any regular firearm, and has the advantage of being cheaper to power than the process of making boom dust for regular firearms.

However, the building of these weapons is more expensive than with regular firearms, leading to them not being common in any military save for, perhaps, Grusk who has invested in a lot of the "most advanced" technology of the day and age. However, they are most commonly used among snipers in the armies of only the richest nations, and certain places are beginning to look into how to make them cheaper as well so they could perhaps be adopted in the future.

Tinkerers have also begun to try to adapt firearms into clockwork variations, which are themselves limited to being possessed by Tinkerers who are still in the process of developing and "perfecting" them. These clockwork variants are being tinkered with having experimental magnetic engines applied to them as a possible power source, or using magnetism to fire a projectiles at great speeds from the barrel of the weapon in some manner with minimal to literally no "powering" needed for the weapon in the first place.

Cannons
Though cannons are a thing that exists, they are notably expensive to buy due to the still less-refined process of making them. The general "smaller" firearms industry of things like pistols, rifles, and other small arms has advanced beyond that of the cannon industry, which only split off from that industry decades ago due to lagging behind in technological and cannon-making advancements. Even so, the industry has created varying sizes of artillery cannons that make them still valuable even now in combat, in sieges, on ships, and in army vs army conflicts.

Supposedly, the nation of Grusk own a multitude of "super cannons" created through focusing their resources into the military, though these rumors remains rumors with foreign agents never seeming to return from investigating the matter.

Coal Gem Industry: The equivalent of the real-life coal industry at its height, these "Robber Barons" of industry are among the richest and most well-funded people in the world. Comparable to "local warlords", these people live the life of high society, usually employ private armies, and are known for at times fighting literally over land with Coal Gem deposits with their armies in clashes dubbed "Coal Conflicts" or things like "Baron Wars" on average by local populaces around the world. Wielding mighty political heft, they are influential when it comes to governments in more economic nations, even ruling the small coastal trading nation of Magna Heiria.

Factories that use Coal Gems tend to be dirty, dangerous places, comparable to the Early Industrial Revolution in various nations in the real world. Workers are easily replaceable, machines not the safest, though as of recent years certain nations have been pushing to improve these conditions, make machines more efficient and safer, and also refine the use of Coal Gems. However, this industry has also paved the way for technological advancement in the world, powering flying machines, airships, rough land vehicles made for the rich and wealthy, and the like.

Bows, Arrows, and Ye Olde Weaponry
Older weapons such as bows, swords, armor, and the like are not as popular as they once were in the world, though they still have some uses and employment in the world. Bows and generations of trained bowmen still outclass firearms in terms of precision and general accuracy, as well as cheapness to be fielded in battle and trained or combat, but by far lack the power of firearms as well as the fullest extent of range as compared to the few steam or tinker-style firearms in the world. The most underdeveloped nations still see the use of these weapons along limited amounts of firearms and such, mainly for sneaky, ambushing, and otherwise generally useful tactics in the wilderness and anywhere that is not the middle of a city or an open plain.

Infantry are still equipped with swords for close combat, though have much less training than they used to get. Elite swordsmen/swordswomen and those trained before firearms boomed in popularity still find use in the military, though more so now as spies and agents, as well as being saboteurs and assassins. There are also still armed cavalry that bear swords or spears for charging attacks, cavalry not having been fully updated to current technology as it were.

While armor is not useful against firearms of any kind, some places are attempting to develop "bullet proof armor" to fight against firearms, though this in particular is not very prevalent among developed nations whilst underdeveloped or more primitive areas put a lot more focus on this matter and more research into it.

Nations

Eagrose
The nation of the west, often seen as the kingdom of knights. Though they are more ceremonial than anything in the current era, it is still ruled by a king or queen. The knights it employs still practice swordsmanship though more out of tradition then seeing any actual combat. Still deploying archers as much as riflemen for their military, they hold the most power in the region. This can be contributed to their cavalry who have received special training with their deer steeds for agility, better able to avoid gunfire. Though they may be slowly falling behind due to their stubbornness to hold to the past, there are rumors that they are building specialized airships. The current ruler is Empress Alicia.

Note: Written by Crusader_Lord who may or may not join.
Grusk
This small, militarized nation sits in the far west of the world, surrounded by large, treacherous mountains that have always acted as a defensive wall for them naturally and left the nation with a very cold climate and few fertile places to grow crops. Further, only one land entrance into the nation exists in the form of the "Halachean Pass, and easily defend point in military battles.

Formerly the butt of many wars in the ancient past, occupied by major nations in recent centuries before gaining independence finally 100 years ago, this nation is the most industrialized and advanced nation in the world. They employ and research the latest technology, and maintain a solid pride in their independence and their might. Rumors of their growing advancement in weapons have been spreading, but have not been confirmed at all.

Leading to their past, the nation has always been a strategic resource goldmine, possessing coal gems and other valuable things hidden under the earth. This is why other nations would take them over once in a while, to gain these resources to fund wars and build up their military. As an independent nation, however, Grusk rejected the latest attempt to annex them 90 years ago in the infamous "Battle of Arawan Plains" where they defeated a greater-in-numbers force of troops from Stovetha of 500,000 with their more advanced army of 5,500 troops during the winter. This battle took place on the plains that lie right in front of the Halachean Pass that leads into the nation.

Led by King Reinhart the Third, third in his family line to rule the nation, Grusk is a nation that is both militarized yet happy, humbled from years of servitude and yet stubborn in nature. They possess many freedoms, yet the king and government also have great powers when it comes to the military, the weapons and military industries, and the people as well. Some assume the nation is a desolate, cruel dictatorship, which is the sort of news that is spread around most of the nations to discredit the small nation. While this is a lie in many ways, to a certain extent it is also true when it comes to the King and his government's power. So overall, Grusk is a mixed bag who is dangerous to fight militarily.

The nation also possesses the greatest variety of inhabitants from various nations and areas of the world, stemming from being taken over many times in the past, as well as many immigrants having moved there or been moved there by the conquering enemies. Society is not judgemental about where one comes from or the like, being willing to take in all sorts of people so long as they do not seek to harm the nation or her people. And indeed, such "traitors" who seek to harm, riot, or the like are treated badly by the military and the people. They, who have endured so much and continue to face threats to their freedom and otherwise, will never allow their people to fall again. Trade is allowable, kindly cooperation outside of their nation is welcome, but they will never surrender their lands, their rights, their nation to anyone...ever again.

Magic

There are several Crystals in the world that have shattered, releasing magic into the world once more. The Crystals are focused on a singular idea or concept - such as fire for example - that will provide one person around it with an affinity for it. This person will have a mark (refer here for markings) given by the Crystal relating to their concept. Otherwise anyone else will have access to magic normally (i.e. have to learn it like wizards - there are studies or theories from times past that people thought were myths, but realize they are instructions). Magic is used in more traditionally offensive or defensive ways and therefore there is no magical construction of objects or imbuing items with magical energy - it is either used or not.

However magical objects do exist. Though not many people know this, they are metaphysical, meaning they both exist on the physical and spiritual plane of existence. They are granted by powerful spirits or the divine beings. They are the only ones able to grant these legendary and magical items. Anyone wishing to acquire one, please PM with your idea.

Concepts (You may ask for your own to be added here)
• Sword (Claimed by Lyla/Sofia)
• Water (Claimed by Evil Snowman/Cassandra)
• Ice
• Fire
• Earth
• Wind
• Lightning
• Shield
• Nature
• Healing
• Travel
• War
• Peace

Divine Beings & Spirits

As of the moment, just know they exist - like the queen Sofia met in the second post. I'll also list the Divine Beings here.

Divine Beings
• Undine, Water
• Salamander, Fire
• Sylph, Wind
• Gnome, Earth
• Wisp, Light
• Shade, Darkness
• Luna, Moon/Celestial
• Dryad, Wood/Planet

Steamworks: Prophecy

Rules

• This role-play will be written and continued by it's GM, Lyla, regardless of involvement in other parties. That means that if I feel someone has left, dropped out, or moved on (especially without telling me), I will simply move the role-play forward and let the player's character disappear into the background or in extreme cases, die. I'll try and avoid the latter of the two options so the player can find their way back, but it's not a promise and there are consequences to leaving without telling me.
• My say is final. I am laid back and open-minded, but if something does not fit my story or my setting, then respect that. I'll still try and work with you however.
• You are allowed to add different nations with approval. The same goes for major NPCs or organizations.
• This is a more adult-themed role-play and would highly suggest you are 18 or over. Namely because as long as it stays in character and makes sense in character, I could care less if it becomes a drama-filled love triangle or such. On the other hand, if it turns into a pure adventure, that's fine by me as well. Essentially there is no agenda for this role-play besides telling the story of my main GMPC (Game Master Player Character).
• You are allowed to play NPCs, including kings, queens, supernatural beings, even gods - but keep it in check. Do not god-mod the story as it were, such as having a deity grant your character immortality and such. If you're unsure how a certain character would be played, then simply ask me to do so by leaving an OOC comment at the end of your post.
• Your allowed to make any character, potentially, but if you're playing an evil or otherwise heartless type of character - you cannot kill other player characters unless they give you specific permission to do so.
• I reserve all rights to add rules as I see fit for the betterment of this role-play and all the players within.
• Have fun! <3

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Steamworks: Prophecy

Welcome!

I am putting this interest check here for anyone who wants to join my journey, though this will be a very unique idea for one. The setting isn't super unique, though it focuses on steampunk with fantasy elements and the plot probably isn't uniquely special either (though hopefully still entertaining!)... so what makes this different? Mostly that I will be starting this role-play by myself and be role-playing by myself to begin with. The RP will be open for applications from the very beginning, but whether anyone applies or not will not stop me from telling the story! I'll be posting at least once a week and move on with the plot regardless if others keep up or not - though I will slow down out of respect in most cases, so long as you're not gone for more than a week!

Here is a quick run-down of the setting, before I get the OOC up (things are still being written out however)! The link for the OOC will be here when I'm done: LINK

• Steampunk - Electricity (mostly lights), machines (doors, elevators, simple things), airships are run off of coal gems, special gems that act like coal but last up to 16 times longer. They only require a simple heat source, which can also make them more dangerous.
• Firearms - Simple firearms exist such as flintlock pistols and rifles (though somewhat more accurate than their real life counterparts). For siege purposes, cannons also exist, but are very expensive.
• Golems - Powered by steam and coal gems, they are programmed using circuits while the heat provided produces electricity for them to function.
• Clockwork - Simple clockwork exists in things such as watchs and small toys, usually powered by slivers of coal gems
• Transportation - [Creature Below, Unnamed] are still the main use of transport, though airships are also used as well.
• Swords & Armor - Mostly used in ceremonies or duels more than anything anymore. Since the invention of even simple firearms, blades seem less effective, though bows and arrows still have some use due to accuracy.
• Magic - As far as most people are aware, it does not exist and only lives in fairytales and myths. However it does exist. Avoiding spoilers, once magic is reintroduced, there will be various "sites" in the world that are focused on a singular idea or concept - such as fire for example - that will provide people around it with an affinity for it. Otherwise anyone away from these "sites" during the reintroduction will have access to magic normally (i.e. have to learn it like wizards? There will likely be study or theories from times past that people thought were myths, but realize they are instructions). Magic is used in more traditionally offensive or defensive ways and therefore there is no magical construction of objects or imbuing items with magical energy - it is either used or not.

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Sofia Oaks

Sofia Oaks

Character Summary

Having grown up in the Sheolan Empire as an orphan, she had been bullied and picked on her entire life, mostly because her peers were jealous. This lead her to pick up some unsavory skills. Her elders would often praise her for her unique gift however, a personality trait that very few shared, which that could only describe as an unusual and acute resolve. Having grown up on tales of fantasy and heroism, she often sought to grow up and become a knight, even entertaining the idea of going to Wresta in her teenage years. To this end, she trained day in and day out to be the best swordswoman she could be - fate however decided to deal her a heavy blow when Zeph came into power and one of those she loved was killed in the sweeping take over. Ever since, she has sought any means necessary to take the tyrant down so at the very least, her love's life was not taken in vain.

Name: Sofia Claire Oaks
Aliases: Sophie, The Ghost Blade
Titles: N/A
Age: 26
Place of Origin: Sheolan
Kingdom: N/A
Gender: Female

Physical Attributes

Eyes: Green
Hair: Oddly Grey
Day To Day Attire: Floral skirts, muted shirts, dresses of various kinds, always paired with her gloves.
Strengths: Master combatant, iron willed, very skillful
Weaknesses: Not trusting, physically weak

Psychological Attributes

Determined * Romantic * Intelligent * Fearless

Sexuality: Pansexual
Relationship Status: Single
Personality: Sofia is uniquely gifted with the personality trait of absolute resolve in whatever task she is putting her mind to, which gives her somewhat famous fearlessness. While it becomes obvious when spending time with her that she often thinks her plans out, she is at times hellbent on completing her goal. Still, beneath the hardened surface of a soldier, she is a romantic at heart and has a kindness to her eyes, though as lonely as they seem. Maybe it's the combination of determination, confidence, and kindness that often draw people to her, despite that she keeps most people at arm's length.

Skills

A listing of skills, such as horseback riding or cooking. Levels include novice (1 pt), apprentice (2 pt), journeyman (3 pt), expert (4 pt), master (5 pt). Each character can spend 21 points & only two skills can be mastered. If your character knows magic, it counts as a skill.

• Swordsmanship (Master): In particular, she has mastered the art of her short sword and shield, though her training can be generally transferred to any bladed weapon. Taking advantage of her small stature and agility, she can be seen spinning, deflecting, and slicing as if guided by the wind itself.
• Stealth (Apprentice): From her younger years, she can still recall the basics of sneaking through dark alleyways and stepping quietly in a forest.
• Lockpicking (Apprentice): Only able to really get past average locks, she can still remember the basics and some higher techniques on how to get around the need for keys.
• Parkour (Expert): The art of acrobatics for the purposes of travel, she can fluidly move through her environments whether it is the cities of Sheolan or the forests of Otadica. To some extent, this can be applied to combat as well.
• Spirit Blade (Master): A unique magic given to her by her bracelet, she can produce various, unusual magical effects from her blades. While it requires a blade to use, the trade off is versitily and power.
• Gather Information (Journeyman): Through both her youth and her recent fight against the Empire, she has learned to gather information without raising suspicion. This mostly relates to playing off as just an average citizen and listening to talk, paying off informats, and using her slight stealth skill to glean pieces of a bigger picture.

Magic

A listing of favorite or unique spells, if any. If using the alternative magic, one spell must be replaced with the artifact that gives it. Maximum of four.

• The Sapphire Star: A silver, strangely simple looking bracelet that is nearly skin tight with a single, ghostly blue sapphie emedded into it. When it accepts a wearer, it practically fuses with said individual and grants them special magics that are activated by the use of a bladed weapon.
• Statis Sword: With a swing of the weapon, a ghostly blue ice seems to fly towards the intended target, cutting them in dozens of places. If the target is particularly unconditioned towards the cold, they find themselves moving noticably slower.
• Hallowed Bolt: Slicing in front of her causes the air around the target to electrify suddenly, temporarily making it difficult to speak and move as their system is jolted from within and without.
• Ruination: The swing of the blade causes a bright flash to surround the target, burning them with magical energy, making it by far the most damaging technique.

History

Parents: Unknown
Siblings: Unknown
Childhood: Most of her childhood was a mix of being bullied and verbally abused with dashes of elder praising her unrelentless determination. She also spent a significant amount of time learning how to picklocks and sneak around. When she had to run away from trouble, she'd offer the city her graceful moves.
Adulthood: Falling for a woman named Ovelia who was killed in Zeph's rise to Emperor. Her absolute training in swordsmanship after this fact, making her go from a decent swordswoman to a master in her craft. She has also been recgonized several times by the rebllion leader, Corda.
Special Moments: Sneaking out to some ruins with Ovelia during a sunset, finding it the first time she fell in love. The moment she found the Sapphire Star amongest the same ruins, a year after Ovelia's death.
Current Events: They wish to take down Zeph and nothing more. She doesn't care to rule and only hopes the wish granted will make sure someone caring will take the throne.

Relations

* ☠ Enemy * ⚜ Unfriendly * ☯ Neutral * ☮ Friends * ღ Ally * ♥ Crush/Significant Other *

• ☯ Ornstein: Description
• ☯ Mila: Description
• ☯ Ariah: Description
• ☯ Lee: Description
• Name: Description
• Name: Description

Extras (Optional)

Character Quote: "He won't get away with this." -Referring to Zeph.
Theme Song: Sing me to Sleep
Aura Color: A very intense navy blue.
Scent: Sofia smells of lilacs, even without any perfume.
Anything Else: N/A

The Shattered World

Year 7,432 of the 3rd Era
3rd Month, 15th Day
Location: Heart of Bervenia
_{@Crusader Lord@Tominas@LiverisGood@Rune_Alchemist@SimpleD@Pyromania99}

Morgan blinked as the two small girls came in, letting them rant and rave about her and Nimue's beauty. Nimue was beautiful, to be sure, but children? Though slowly, she got the feeling that perhaps they were like this child oracle. That was, not children at all. Which made it easy to blush softly once she realized that she was being flattered by two cute women themselves, only casting a soft smile to the pair in response. Her gaze caught Nimue for a moment, remembering what she and Harun had said however. They had good points, so she felt comfortable enough to stand there, such as was a knight commander's job to do such in front of royalty - Nimue was still a princess afterall in the woman's eyes. Though the others could experience something unique from the queen of knights. An aura, something that filled them with inspiration and courage and if she were to take stand, well, it would be no wonder that people followed her commands in times past. For now though, she seemed content in letting others speak.

"Oh.." the oracle paused, waving a hand between Morgan and Harun, only making the knight look at her curiously. "So it's this path! Ah, yes.. can't always know which path everyone takes, hm?" Royce paused, twirling her hair for a moment before smiling to Ante. "Yes, go ahead. The spell is quite permanent now, but.. only works between the group. So you may need Nimue or Morgan to speak on everyone's behalf.. probably more so Morgan.." She then walked up between Nimue and Harun, looking to one and then the other, smirking softly.

"Aye, I'm part fey, such as yourself M'lady Nimue! And.. well, Vis saw it fit to give us all these gifts. Why? Ask her, I suppose, but we try our best to steer who we can towards peace, hm?" She gave a playful wink to the wizard. "No you, good sir, yes an airship! You know where and how, obviously. As for what I know - not as much as you'd like. The dark moon, whatever it is, blocks parts of my sight. I mainly know what anyone on the front lines know. They are land bound, thus far, strong as any northman, agile as any southman, fast as any horse and we're fighting a losing battles.. slowly."

She took a moment to look at the others and sigh, shrugging. "Some of the others already came and they have their own unique set of skills.. strong is relative to the situation, but you know this best. As for the why.. well.. we have our heroes, such as the knight commanders.." Again, she took a moment to look across the group. "But no, none such as yourselves. You are legends, like it or not and for sound reasons. As of right now in this world, you are the best of us."

Royce twirled on her heels, walking towards her chair before nodding and looking back. "I was only meant to gather you, tell you what little we know of these things and give you a gentle push.. as it stands.. this path of reality has chosen Harun to lead you for the moment. Would have been Morgan in another.. or Nimue in yet another. May yet change. Whoever it is must guide everyone to victory. If not.. this world might experience a darkness like none other." Her tone had suddenly started to carry a great weight on them, as such you'd expect from a true seer. "I'm sorry there is not much more help than this."

The Shattered World

Year 7,432 of the 3rd Era
3rd Month, 13th Day
Location: Heart of Bervenia
_@Pyromania99

The woman looked up from her books, her legs folded next to a small fountain as the water splashed behind her. She gave a small smile and shrugged. "Yeah, sure, if you want. I'm just.. well, I have the fun gift, y'see. Get to see in all of the past. Well, never of our gifts are perfect, but I see a lot. What did you want to talk about?" She kept her book open but her focus was on Maire. Dressed in some older but exotic clothing, fire red hair which was a stark contrast to Royce's own green. They spent some time chatting while Xenobia caught her up on what had happened to her in the past, her village, and who Vis was or at least what little everyone knew of her.

OOC Note

Gave some context to their chats, but wanted to move the RP forward, if you don't mind. ^.^

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Year 7,432 of the 3rd Era
3rd Month, 15th Day
Location: Heart of Bervenia
_{@Crusader Lord@Tominas@LiverisGood@Rune_Alchemist@SimpleD@Pyromania99}

The next few days had been.. odd to put it best. Nimue had sneaked into her tent a few times, though conversation never truly went anywhere, but instead they ended up revisiting old memories. Maybe they were both nervous of what would happen if they faced that night of passion - Morgan still wasn't sure what to make of it and perhaps Nimue was scared of losing this one moment she had built most of her adult life around. Most of it was just laughs over the irony of encounters they had, though the pair tried to stick to the more happy ones and stayed away from mentions of when Nimue felt her heart sink. Still, while it was fun, it was awkward. Even more so with the distance that Harun kept himself at. Herself at? Morgan had almost thought it best to simply call Harun by them or they, unsure if the hero even considered themselves one gender or the other - she could at least attest to the fact that in female form, they looked nice, but there was a very cold shoulder. It was a shame that a simple misunderstanding blew up so violently.

Before long, he decided to go ahead and leave his horse, which Morgan grabbed the reins and gave a glance to Nimue, smiling softly. Again, felt odd, but they traveled the small ways to the city with the riderless horse in tow. Morgan was.. irritated in a sad way that Harun thought she'd dishonor his request. He was a thief, perhaps, but she was a knight and this to her wasn't even a position but her heart and soul was noble in nature. Always had been. This is why Excalibur had stayed by her side for so long, even in death. Maybe he'd learn to trust her someday. Maybe he never would.

They approached the gates where two star knights greeted the final pair, to which Morgan nodded and thanked them, though she didn't seem quite as surprised as some. Excalibur was known for whispering feelings, though she had never heard of an oracle before, so there was that. By the time Harun had run into Royce, Morgan and Nimue had entered right behind him, making the small child-like oracle grin happily. "Sandwalker! Wizard of Camelot and Queen of Knights - the final arrivals! I mean, always sounds better with nicknames, right?" She bounced from her chair. "Bring you up to speed before the others arrive - I called everyone here, by the way. There is like, um.." She paused, holding up her hand as she counted. "Five others so far. Anyways! The dark moon to the east, it's presumably summoning abominations - well, aliens to our world as far as I know - and they decided they hate all of us. Right now, they're kind of winning.. and um, Vis revived you all!" She held her arms out and paused, watching their looks. ".. oh, and Harun.. probably should let Morgan explain things about Xil, yeah? Wait.. that's later.." She slowly put a finger to her lips. "Oh, but when the others get here Harun, you have an idea! To travel east, without having to wade through the armies." She winks and grins.

Morgan simply raised an eyebrow at the small woman, folding her hands in front of her causally as she watched Harun's reaction for a few moments before glancing to Nimue. Really, she didn't have much to say. She had never been the one to step up front and offer things, it was just that.. most of her life, for some reason, everyone wanted her to take the lead - the step forward. At least that's how it was when she was alive before. Urther promoted her to Knight Commander because he believed in her and the people believe in her and even the current queen seemed to defer to her judgement. She was used to it, but.. maybe this group of heroes would never want that from her. Maybe they'd want Nimue to lead or maybe even Harun. There was no telling, but she was fine stepping down from that role if the others would rather follow someone else. She really didn't mind.

OOC Note

Let Tominas and Crusader Lord reply first, then everyone else can walk in freely. That is, unless either of them say you guys can reply before them, if they want.

The Shattered World

@Pyromania99 - There are three NPC oracle to interact with too, if no one raises their hand. ^.^

The Shattered World

Year 7,432 of the 3rd Era
3rd Month, 13th Day
Location: Heart of Bervenia
_{@Rune_Alchemist@Pyromania99@LiverisGood@SimpleD}

Madam Royce mostly smiled softly at the room conversed, though she was just slightly upset as Al'nehak was when Auges spoke up, giving off a soft sigh. "... and that's why I didn't have them bring in the bananas," she said softly, but loud enough for the saint to hear her. "But it's true," she said in a lower voice to the necromancer, "the laws have been uplifted quite a bit. Though, it's also true that raising the dead is seen with the utmost restriction - mostly because many find it difficult to both honor the dead and use their bodies, but it's not right out against laws. Some may oppose it on priciple, but you are safe here Lily." She winked playfully just when Icarus walked in as if expected, causing some of the heroes to quiet and Royce to smile.

"Only three more left, but yes miss, everything you would think to ask for is in your rooms," as she spoke louder, waving Icarus in as if it were normal. "This is Icarus, Knight of the Phoenix and he shall be a comarade against the dark moon. To which," she said, looking at him and folding her hands, "he may ask you about or may ask me - the choice is his. Truly, you are all to roam as you please within the building. I'd just ask you do not leave, though I'm not forcing you." She laid back in her chair, causally and confidently. "Also feel free to visit Xenobia in the courtyard or Phacia in the observatory. Truly, this is her library - just knew it'd be the easiest to meet." There was a pause while some of the heroes gave her a questioning look. "... oh! Right, I haven't told you yet. That's future me, sorry - those are my sisters. Oracles too, in their own right. Now.. now I've told you." She nodded to herself.

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Year 7,432 of the 3rd Era
3rd Month, 14th Day
Location: Castle Vraweth
_{@Crusader Lord@Tominas}

Morgan turned as did the queen, though the queen seemed to have more of a reaction than even Morgan, seeming completely surprised by the (admittedly polite) outburst. Though Meliadoul didn't dare intervene, instead giving a sideways glance and whispering to a guard before nodding to Nimue, implying she had to get back to her duties - the farewell was never meant to be long.

Morgan on the other hand stood her ground quite well, though she raised an eyebrow and looked fairly confused for the most part, although she let the man speak his peace without so much as a peep. Eventually he bowed and stormed off, or at least it felt as such, making Morgan tilt her head slightly and looking to Nimue. ".. he.. really has no idea, does he?" With that, she let out a sigh and shrugged. Nimue knew of Excalibur and knew how far from the truth of it being 'just a sword.' The blade had intelligence, more than most, even if it never spoke. Instead it relayed messages, gave feelings, and knew more than Morgan ever would, ever-confident and seemingly ever-knowing much like the Lady of the Lake herself. ".. so his name is Xil'Gurash.. I wonder how I was to know.." she quietly said to herself. "He mustn't of known the rush we're in either," she added in a mumur towards Nimue, pursing her lips.

She paused, shaking off the anger of the shapeshifter, smiling softly to Nimue. ".. I.. well.. we should, uh.. speak.. at some point, but..." There was a long pause. "You.. shouldn't be scared.." She felt her lips curl into a shy smile, blushing softly before taking in a breath. "Maybe we should go to the horses and wait for Harun to join us? Best not to waste time..." She could still feel the flush on her face as she politely gestured towards the stables. "M'lady."

The Shackled Relic

Well for any of you left subscribed... my apologizes. I dropped the ball on this one. Not much else to say other than life and just general lack of motivation. I hope you guys enjoyed it while it lasted however. ^.^