The Sky Is The Limit~
@Rune_Alchemist,
@The Irish Tree (MAG)~
"We're on a job request for someone in Mahigan...b-but um, if you don't mind me asking, how did you wind up in such a tight spot? Was there anyone else with you that got hurt?"
"
Oh, don't worry about anyone else Mister Magnus. I am alone." Emilio replied. "
And as for these things..." Emilio kicked one of the dead canines. "
These are Varjan Wardogs. Heavily trained, heavily conditioned and heavily mutated. A staple warbeast for any Varjan army." The man explained. "
Although, I'm not sure what a pack of these is doing so far from Varjo. The best reason I have is that they have been released by an army. Are there any signs of a Varjan force near here?"
"That aside, sir Emilio, would you need aid in getting to safety?"
"
I ask what reward you like and instead you offer me further service. You two are indeed very kind." Emilio replied. "
But as you say, you are heading for Mahigan while I head for Sonarra. It would be extremely rude of me to waste your time."
"
However, there is still the matter of your reward..." He then noticed
Magnus' ruined clothing and then the dead wardogs. "
Ah, I know! Why don't I help you skin these wardogs of their hides? They sell quite a profit in the market since they are unique due to the mutations. With that money, I'm sure Mister Magnus can buy himself a new and better tunic and much much more. What do you say?"
Should
Magnus and
Arletta accept Emilio's offer, they would be bringing a whole lot of animal hides towards Mahigan. Otherwise, they might have something else in hand.
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Magnus and
Arletta resume their trip to Mahigan, a peaceful monster-friendly village. Upon inquiring about a flying machine, the people there pointed you to a general store.
Entering the store, you find yourselves in the presence of a tall, one-eyed creature. She looked like a regular Cyclops:
Pretty large, stony skin, pointy ears, a single horn on her forehead and her species' signature single eye. She appeared to be waiting for the store's clerk and paid little mind to you although she would notice and blush if the staring would be continued.
"
Sorry Talia dear. No more of that for today either." The store clerk, a kindly old woman, came out. "
Just my well wishes for the inventor."
"
Ah, is that so? Well, nothing can be done about it." The Cyclops named Talia then bowed. "
I shall return tomorrow then. Farewell, for now." She said softly before turning around to leave and passing
Magnus and
Arletta by.
Help, Wanted~
@Silver Carrot (ELD)~
"But I'm very good at fighting head-on, and you were a fool to challenge me openly, though I do admire you for taking the courtesy, and will fight you with nothing but honor."
"
Honor is for dead men!" Onouris angrily retorted.
He then evaded your first swing and did battle with you. While he was no slouch in fighting, it was clear that he was outmatched. And the Varjan Sorcerer knew this since he broke off with you and leaped a short distance from you. "
This is the end, monster!" With an open palm, bolts of red energy shot out and hurled towards you.
Evading the harmful magical bolts was not difficult since they were pretty inaccurate anyway. "
To me, my brothers!" Onouris then yelled which called forth his Brigands from the encampment. The Sorcerer then readied for another round of futile melee. Although, this was probably just to stall you long enough for his barbaric reinforcements to come.
"Don't worry Eilidh! I'm coming!" You hear and see Ian heading towards you.
Lost In Translation~
@Silver Carrot (REB)~
"So, next time you find somebody 'suspicious', you question them. Are we clear? Who is in authority around here?"
"
Do not presume to command us, priestess. We do not answer to you." The Varjan Warrior furiously replied. "
We only tolerate and fight alongside you because Lord Joshua commands us so. If he or Queen Leyanne wishes it, we would level your nations and desecrate your temples a hundred times over!"
"
Our lord is Firraveus Carron if you must know." The hulking warrior walked around you so now the two Varjans surrounded you. "
And I don't think he would take kindly to his warriors being insulted." He then chuckled darkly. "
Unless we all keep quiet about this but that's not coming for free, priestess."
"
But really, Lord Carron might demand more so you're better off with us." The two Varjan Warriors then laughed as they waited for your answer to their implied but clear offer.
Keeping It Real~
@Kyun,
@13org (FYR)~
"A pleasure to meet you, mister Neil, I am Ars. I hope you can teach me many things as a senior adventurer."
Neil chuckled. "I'm as new as you are
Ars. If not newer since you seem to be some sort of mage and I'm just a near-useless nobody."
"Accompanying this poet, mister James Saint. Is it fine if I take this one?"
"
You're taking this one? Alright then." Bart said. "
There's someone else taking that quest by the way. His name is Freyr and he's a Viera, a humanoid with rabbit ears. You should meet up with him."
And with that,
Ars was on his way to Boreal Port. Hopefully meeting this 'Freyr' on the way.
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On the road to Boreal Port,
Ars soon happened upon a duo of figures. One was a handsome man with a pair of rabbit ears. This was probably
Freyr who was undertaking the same quest you picked earlier. The other was a girl with wings for arms, hovering near
Freyr. While one would peg her as a Harpy, you notice that she was a bit different since she had more vibrant colors on her among other things.
"
Oh, hey there!" The Harpy girl greeted. "
On the way to Boreal Port too?"
Xaltwind