Hmm, maybe...
I know you say that this will be an original FF universe, but the aesthetic can vary pretty wildly between each game. Have you drawn inspiration from any particular Final Fantasy games? More to the point, is it going to lean more toward the magi side or the tech side of the magitech scale?
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Dear Mr Curly,
I have done little travelling lately because I have been so dreadfully weary. Can it be true as the old Ecclesiastes said; that all things lead to weariness? Surely not. Perhaps the opposite is true: that all nothings lead to weariness. I have a peculiar feeling, Curly, that I am worn out from something I haven't yet done and the more I don't do it, the more exhausted I become. How strange. Could it be something I haven't realised? Perhaps it's something I haven't said? Something I haven't finished! It must be very large and true whatever it is and a lively struggle in the doing but I look forward to it immensely. I know I need it. First, however, I must curl up in my chair and sleep deeply with the duck. Perhaps I'll dream of this thing and wake up refreshed and do it. My fond wishes to you Mr. Curly, and to all Curly Flat.
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It's cool. G'night!
I'll continue the dialogue between the sisters as we go. I just feel as if they should bond some more instead of silently working.
The sound of a few metal implements scraping against each other gave away Janius' position as he walked over to the campfire with some of the hunters' non-silver weapons. He placed them down where they would be easily seen before looking to Lorag. Janius had overheard Meesei's instructions, so was just about ready to go. "Going hunting?" Janius asked, "Lead on."
Over by the alchemical equipment, Sabine and Ariel continued to work on the explosives. Sabine had demonstrated to Ariel how she had envisioned them to be mixed, and Ariel couldn't see any immediate flaws in the mix. Essentially, it involved thinning the salts with some flour and sand, and very carefully sealing the mix in some clay mugs they had found around the cave with some wax. They stuck a thread of yarn treated with some of the fire salts by a process involving some resin. They had to be extremely careful not to agitate the fire salts too much, but they would at least be safe enough to carry once the wax set. Being experienced with handling such materials, Ariel was relaxed enough to converse, and she felt like trying to talk with her sister some more.
"So, how has living with the pack been, sister?" Ariel started with a smile, trying to be friendly.
Sabine looked up, her face blank, but betraying a little surprise at needing to talk some more. She hesitated, then looked to one side. "It's home," She said, before shrugging slightly.
Ariel nodded, "Your packmates are friendly people. They are very welcoming."
Nodding, Sabine looked down to her work again.
Ariel turned her head slightly, still looking at Sabine. "They have been nice to you as well?"
Sabine looked up at Ariel, nodded, then looked down again.
"Tell me what you like about them," Ariel asked, putting her hands in her lap for a moment and smiling widely. Getting Sabine to talk about anything seemed to be difficult, but Ariel wanted to try and connect some more.
As they walked, Fendros' mind went to how exactly he felt like spending some time in the city. His first thoughts were just to walk around and explore. See the different buildings and communities that lived together. If they were lucky, they might find some interesting things at the market. Perhaps they would come across some of the 'proper food' that his father always groaned about. Even just taking in the atmosphere without constantly looking over his shoulder would be nice. Maybe Ahna had some ideas as well.
Along the way, though, Ahnasha stopped for something that Fendros hadn't expected to see. Fendros squatted down next to Ahnasha, angling his head to try and glimpse at what she had found. It was an animal, a small one, he could tell that much by the smell before he even spotted it. When he did see it, it turned out to be some mix of a chicken and a lizard. It wasn't exactly the most majestic or dangerous creatures that Fendros had seen in Morrowind, but it was definitely one of the stranger ones. Fendros was silent at first, not wanting to startle the small creature. Memories of stories told came back to him. "This is a Bantam Guar, isn't it?" He whispered, "My parents told me about these. We didn't keep them on the old plantation, but they were common where my mother and father used to live."
Moving slowly, Fendros picked a stalk of seed-bearing grass from nearby and held it out forward to see if the creature would be interested. Fendros chuckled at its tiny wings, "A quaint little thing, isn't it?"
Making the connection to the bantam guar's description suddenly made Fendros feel as if he had connected with his parent's old life just that little bit more. It wasn't an overwhelming feeling, but fulfilling enough to make him smile. "I don't know whether it's native or not," Fendros continued, "it would have to be hardy to live on Vvardenfell, though."
Over by the alchemical equipment, Sabine and Ariel continued to work on the explosives. Sabine had demonstrated to Ariel how she had envisioned them to be mixed, and Ariel couldn't see any immediate flaws in the mix. Essentially, it involved thinning the salts with some flour and sand, and very carefully sealing the mix in some clay mugs they had found around the cave with some wax. They stuck a thread of yarn treated with some of the fire salts by a process involving some resin. They had to be extremely careful not to agitate the fire salts too much, but they would at least be safe enough to carry once the wax set. Being experienced with handling such materials, Ariel was relaxed enough to converse, and she felt like trying to talk with her sister some more.
"So, how has living with the pack been, sister?" Ariel started with a smile, trying to be friendly.
Sabine looked up, her face blank, but betraying a little surprise at needing to talk some more. She hesitated, then looked to one side. "It's home," She said, before shrugging slightly.
Ariel nodded, "Your packmates are friendly people. They are very welcoming."
Nodding, Sabine looked down to her work again.
Ariel turned her head slightly, still looking at Sabine. "They have been nice to you as well?"
Sabine looked up at Ariel, nodded, then looked down again.
"Tell me what you like about them," Ariel asked, putting her hands in her lap for a moment and smiling widely. Getting Sabine to talk about anything seemed to be difficult, but Ariel wanted to try and connect some more.
As they walked, Fendros' mind went to how exactly he felt like spending some time in the city. His first thoughts were just to walk around and explore. See the different buildings and communities that lived together. If they were lucky, they might find some interesting things at the market. Perhaps they would come across some of the 'proper food' that his father always groaned about. Even just taking in the atmosphere without constantly looking over his shoulder would be nice. Maybe Ahna had some ideas as well.
Along the way, though, Ahnasha stopped for something that Fendros hadn't expected to see. Fendros squatted down next to Ahnasha, angling his head to try and glimpse at what she had found. It was an animal, a small one, he could tell that much by the smell before he even spotted it. When he did see it, it turned out to be some mix of a chicken and a lizard. It wasn't exactly the most majestic or dangerous creatures that Fendros had seen in Morrowind, but it was definitely one of the stranger ones. Fendros was silent at first, not wanting to startle the small creature. Memories of stories told came back to him. "This is a Bantam Guar, isn't it?" He whispered, "My parents told me about these. We didn't keep them on the old plantation, but they were common where my mother and father used to live."
Moving slowly, Fendros picked a stalk of seed-bearing grass from nearby and held it out forward to see if the creature would be interested. Fendros chuckled at its tiny wings, "A quaint little thing, isn't it?"
Making the connection to the bantam guar's description suddenly made Fendros feel as if he had connected with his parent's old life just that little bit more. It wasn't an overwhelming feeling, but fulfilling enough to make him smile. "I don't know whether it's native or not," Fendros continued, "it would have to be hardy to live on Vvardenfell, though."
G'night!
Fendros also searched among the hunters' clothing for something suitable. There wasn't much in the way of variety, but he wasn't so picky. At least what was there was clean and appropriate for the weather. Fendros settled for a pair of brown linen trousers secured with the belt he normally wore anyway, a pair of dark boots after spending some time rummaging for a pair his size, an off-green shirt and a leather jerkin that laced up the front. Finding money was a non-issue with the previous population of the cave. He secured a purse to his belt with enough to buy the soul gems they needed, as well as something else; souvenirs or a meal or something. Just in case, he brought his sword with him if they ran into anything on the road or the streets. The last time they were there, no one recognised the crest on the hilt of his sword, so he figured it would be no problem this time around. It's not as if his family is a famous one by most accounts. Not since a century ago at least.
Ariel nodded, "Knowing what they have in stock, it shouldn't be too hard to find enough soul gems. I'm not a hunter, but there is some wildlife in these lands that may suffice." She angled her head for a moment and smiled, "I'll guess that hunting is a specialty for werewolves." Sabine turned unceremoniously to go back to the alchemical supplies and Ariel began to turn as well, "We'll see about the fire salts, then." She smiled and walked after Sabine. Meesei would likely need the space so she could work as well.
Emerging from the cave to greet the warmth of the sun, Fendros spotted Ahnasha nearby. She had found something a little more elegant to wear. He wouldn't say it didn't suit her, because he thought the dress was rather radiant in this light, but it was always very different to see her in such clothing. "I feel as if I'm underdressed," He smiled, extending his arm to reach around her own arm, "Shall we?"
Ariel nodded, "Knowing what they have in stock, it shouldn't be too hard to find enough soul gems. I'm not a hunter, but there is some wildlife in these lands that may suffice." She angled her head for a moment and smiled, "I'll guess that hunting is a specialty for werewolves." Sabine turned unceremoniously to go back to the alchemical supplies and Ariel began to turn as well, "We'll see about the fire salts, then." She smiled and walked after Sabine. Meesei would likely need the space so she could work as well.
Emerging from the cave to greet the warmth of the sun, Fendros spotted Ahnasha nearby. She had found something a little more elegant to wear. He wouldn't say it didn't suit her, because he thought the dress was rather radiant in this light, but it was always very different to see her in such clothing. "I feel as if I'm underdressed," He smiled, extending his arm to reach around her own arm, "Shall we?"
I think this is the first RP I've done where I've considered keeping a quest log xD
With a rested mind, Fendros could see the sense in Ahnasha's words. They had been worrying an awful lot, it would be nice to remember to enjoy life a bit. The consideration that she gave was warm. "Now that you mention it, there hasn't really been time to just explore and take things in." Fendros said. He put his hand on her shoulder, "I'd love to go to Vos again, maybe it'll be better when seeing it under a different light." He grinned and almost laughed, "I hope this doesn't mean we'll have to pretend to not know each other again. Surely the populace can get over us locking arms or something." He took a breath and looked to one side, "In any case, getting changed would still be prudent." he looked at her again, "When do you feel like leaving?"
Sabine and Ariel continued their search for soul gems, even extending a small ways beyond their apparent allocated spot in the supplies. Unfortunately, the best that they were able to turn up were only a few intact lesser soul gems, all empty, and a filled common soul gem. The hunters were obviously not avid enchanters, they probably only had these gems to recharge what enchanted weapons they may have already bought. Sabine still handed Meesei what they had. "This was all we could find," Ariel mentioned, "Do you have enough?"
While she asked, Ariel looked on at Meesei's magics, trying to work out what exactly was going on. Ariel was never taught how the sentinels were built, she was never really interested in that area. Still, to see how Meesei approached the problem gave an interesting perspective.
Sabine and Ariel continued their search for soul gems, even extending a small ways beyond their apparent allocated spot in the supplies. Unfortunately, the best that they were able to turn up were only a few intact lesser soul gems, all empty, and a filled common soul gem. The hunters were obviously not avid enchanters, they probably only had these gems to recharge what enchanted weapons they may have already bought. Sabine still handed Meesei what they had. "This was all we could find," Ariel mentioned, "Do you have enough?"
While she asked, Ariel looked on at Meesei's magics, trying to work out what exactly was going on. Ariel was never taught how the sentinels were built, she was never really interested in that area. Still, to see how Meesei approached the problem gave an interesting perspective.
It's all good :)
With a plan agreed upon, at least for now, the pack began their preparations. Sabine got up and took the fire salts over to her alchemy equipment to fashion them into explosives, and after pausing for more thought, Ariel did so as well. On the surface, it seemed like something was bothering Ariel, but in reality she was currently quite astonished. That ring, she had read about it before, but to think that Meesei herself was Hircine's champion was beyond all that she had suspected. It seemed to make sense, the more she thought about it. Meesei was wise and powerful. If anyone was capable of carrying out the wishes of Hircine himself, it would be her. Maybe she just expected Hircine's champion to be... more grounded in savagery and with less self control?
Fendros, while knowing about the title, did not know the effects of the ring itself. He sat looking at it on Meesei's finger for a short while. It seemed a little cruel of the Lord of the Hunt to give full control over to only the most loyal servants, while other lycanthropes are forced to his curse. Cold and calculating. The strange thing was that perhaps a few weeks ago he would have sought to have the ring so he could escape and live without having to transform, now he wasn't so drawn to it. He had commitments here in the pack, as well as new friends, and he even found love in the mix. He wondered how it took this long to realise that he wasn't going to escape because he didn't want to anymore. With a sigh, he stood up. Perhaps he and Janius could find something more effective against these skeletons amongst the spare weapons that were found. Before that, though, he extended a hand and a smile to Ahnasha. "What are your plans today?" He asked quietly.
While Ariel had expected her and Sabine to begin their work in earnest, Sabine had taken some time to remove a few small soul gems from her bag, before looking to Ariel and tugging on her sleeve. "Let's find soul gems," Sabine said simply. Ariel was a little confused, but if Meesei needed the soul gems now, then they might as well look."Okay," Ariel replied, following her sister to the various supplies around the caves. The supplies relating to alchemy and magic, evidently the mage's side of the room, was comparatively well sorted and cataloged than the other supplies. It was no wonder that Sabine was able to find the fire salts jar so quickly.
Fendros, while knowing about the title, did not know the effects of the ring itself. He sat looking at it on Meesei's finger for a short while. It seemed a little cruel of the Lord of the Hunt to give full control over to only the most loyal servants, while other lycanthropes are forced to his curse. Cold and calculating. The strange thing was that perhaps a few weeks ago he would have sought to have the ring so he could escape and live without having to transform, now he wasn't so drawn to it. He had commitments here in the pack, as well as new friends, and he even found love in the mix. He wondered how it took this long to realise that he wasn't going to escape because he didn't want to anymore. With a sigh, he stood up. Perhaps he and Janius could find something more effective against these skeletons amongst the spare weapons that were found. Before that, though, he extended a hand and a smile to Ahnasha. "What are your plans today?" He asked quietly.
While Ariel had expected her and Sabine to begin their work in earnest, Sabine had taken some time to remove a few small soul gems from her bag, before looking to Ariel and tugging on her sleeve. "Let's find soul gems," Sabine said simply. Ariel was a little confused, but if Meesei needed the soul gems now, then they might as well look."Okay," Ariel replied, following her sister to the various supplies around the caves. The supplies relating to alchemy and magic, evidently the mage's side of the room, was comparatively well sorted and cataloged than the other supplies. It was no wonder that Sabine was able to find the fire salts jar so quickly.
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