Rune_Alchemist

Razelia: The Kingdom Of Magic (FINISHED)

~~Seleth~~

@PaulHaynek
North Courtyard

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Ah, was it mean? She hadn't intended for it to be mean! She had meant that it was good that she had come here even though she was weak! Urggh, or did that sound worse? Seleth frowned, trying to think of a way to salvage the situation but ultimately coming up with nothing. Instead she simply harrumphed as Raviel said something to them, ignoring him for the most part. He was making fun of her, wasn't he? The mention of Varjan though, did catch her attention. She had heard the rumors of course, and if he was going to be in it...urgh, she might as well not even try it.

"Hmph, of course I have ideas." Seleth replied haughtily. "I wouldn't be me if I just laid down and accepted defeat, hah!" She couldn't be defeated so easily, could she? Her past track record left much to be desired, but she wasn't going to let herself be so easily defeated even by some supposed prodigy.

Fire Emblem: A Blinding Light

Alright, and a post. Hopefully nothing too out of the ordinary there for a Wyvern~

Fire Emblem: A Blinding Light

Isolde

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As her halberd met the Fighters axe, Isolde pulled it back up for a second strike, intending to finish him off quickly - but was promptly thrown off balance by a hiss from Kergin. The Mercenaries blade sank into his scaly hide, causing Kergin to take a few steps back, causing only a glancing blow on Isolde's leg as he moved backwards. Oh, where had that other mercenary come from? She should have been paying better attention to that stone Aldo gave them. Well, no matter. Kergin and she could handle this. It was her job to protect Reina, after all, and this was the easiest way to do that.

Pulling back on the saddle, Kergin jumped backwards putting some distance between him and the Mercenary - and putting himself right next to the Soldier. He hissed, reeling back before aiming to take a bite out of the enemy soldiers shoulder and toss him towards the enemy mercenary. Isolde would focus on defense, using her Halberd to block and deflect blows from the other two should they interfere.

Botanist And Bards

~Isabella~

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Immediately, Izzy was drawn to the pristine books on the shelves. They looked so well preserved...how? Did being trapped down here, away from the elements aid in their preservation? They could have only been a few years old, at most judging from them. She reached for one of the books - one with what looked to be some sort of large beast on the front of it and opened it.

She couldn't read it.

Saddened somewhat, she flipped through the pages. She couldn't read anything, but the book had some illustrations in it! Oh, and they were so good, too! A handsome man of some kind was fighting a dragon! She could almost see how the fights would play out in her head. She ran a hand over the pages.

...

She shook her head, closing it. Thoughts of home wouldn't help her now, would they? She placed the book back on the shelf and reached for the second one. It was...much more...enlightening. The illustrations were proactive to say the least, and she couldn't help but to think back to Gracie and a few ideas they were giving her. Quickly putting the book back, she reached for the final tome that caught her attention.

The neat script at least compelled her to flip through it a bit more. Curiously, as the pages turned it became much more hurried and frantic. Was someone in a hurry to write something? Halfway, the letters changed from the completely foreign script to the same letters used in Raerith, though completely out of order and meaningless to her. Curious. Perhaps some sort of...common routes of trade were present?

"...!" Upon flipping to the next page, a small gasp escaped the princess quiet lips.

"Princess?" Valora called over, hearing the quiet expression, to which Isabella raised a an shook her head. She was fine. Valora shrugged and turned back to another nearby bookshelf.

"VALIANT, PRINCE OF DEATH"

It was scrawled onto the page in large, crazy letters.

It...it couldn't be her valiant, could it? She cast a wary glance towards the sword, breath quickening. This was a familiar feeling, wasn't it? Excitement that came with potentially learning something new. What were the odds? Very low, after all. She quickly flipped to the back. "Zeon" was written on the back of it - unfamiliar name. Perhaps she should ask around. Valiant could know, if this was indeed the same sword. The next pages alternated between Valiant and various titles with a name written on the back of each.

The second to last, read simply:

"VALIANT, SLAYER OF THE DIVINES"

Isabella paused, running a hand over the tomes pages. Divines? If it was the same sword, then...perhaps the names on the back of the pages were once god-like beings that he had slayed? Then...this sword, assuming if it were the same one she had...well, he'd be broken into so many pieces if he was ever found inside the Monarchy. Flipping over to the last page of the book, Isabella nearly dropped the book.

...no.

It...it couldn't...

What was her name doing there? It was on the second to last page - with only one more blank page after it. On the inside of the back cover, was the word 'Failure'.

She closed the book quietly, putting the small book into a satchel at her waist. She'd find someone to maybe translate it later, for her. It was...perplexing to say the least, and made no sense whatsoever. Put into a slightly somber mood by the discovery, she headed over to the room with the Instruments.

"The nobles back home would pay a fortune for these." Prescott mused as she walked over. Indeed - they seemed like they were extremely high quality. Isabella nodded silently. They certainly would have been expensive. If they could somehow take them back, they'd make a fortune.

Walking along the instruments, Isabella ran her hands over a few of them. She had never played them before, so she didn't try, but she could imagine the pleasing tunes they would have made. The choir back home would have loved them.

"Switches of some sort?" Valora frowned looking at the table. They certainly seemed like they could do something, and it was within their mission parameters to find something of value. If it was a song or something, this seemed like the place it would be. "Careful you two - at the ready in case anything happens." With a cautious press, Valora pressed the blue button.

I, the Demon King, Will Summon My Own Damned Heroes!

~The cavern~

@CollectorOfMyst@ghastlyInc@Zeroth - Goblin hunting

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Success! Her bite sent the goblin right to his knees, though not paralyzed from the venom just yet. He turned, swinging his rock aimlessly towards her. A simple enough move to dodge, and she planned to ensure the goblins swift death. Unfortunately, that was where her good fortune ended. A mana orb came from nowhere, freeing the captive lizard and making it run off somewhere. Immediately, Ash felt a small hint of anger.

"What in the-!" She only had time to glance briefly towards the source of it. A wisp. Fool! Wishing greatly she could use magic and just zap it from here with something, but settled for a glare instead. She'd deal with that annoyance later. The lizard had been her goal - not these goblins. The EXP and food was simply a bonus. Focusing back on the fight, Ash hissed loudly, Activating the Overwork skill. The Lizard let the extra power flow through her, deftly making an attempt to avoid most of the goblins frantic strikes. She aimed for his legs, jumping and sinking her claws into his flesh as she made an attempt to scale his body.

She made several more bites, just fleeing things along the way up - before trying to find her way up to his neck. Hopefully the Paralytic would take effect as she climb, making him unable to really defend. If she was successful, she'd tear out his neck before jumping over to the other goblin who would hopefully be paralyzed by now, and do the same to him.

Botanist And Bards

~Isabella~

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Isabella watched the dancing shadows on the walls curiously as her guards followed in front and behind her. They were odd...no visible source, and they changed with each step. Obviously there was some trickery going on here with sorcery of some sort. Valora seemed intent on ignoring it, and Prescott seemed uninterested entirely. Isabella though, couldn't avert her gaze from them - what were they for? Magic always served a purpose of some sort. Story telling? Guarding something? Perhaps it was a trap of some sort, even.

"A library...?" Valora's eyes widened, the gem serving as a light source more than putting her a little on edge. Something like this...she shook her head. "Careful. We don't know what foul sorcery runs through this place." They still hadn't found any signs of the previous group, either. This was getting more and more worrisome as they continued.

Isabella quietly broke formation, heading to the balcony where she could see the large glowing gem. It was...magnificent. Beautiful, too. Oh, she wondered if she could have had such a thing back in the palace? It'd look so elegant in the throne room! Ah, a depressing thought...she'd not be able to do such a thing, now. Silently she turned to the flat pillar that was now behind her.

"Prescott, stay close. Don't split up - this place can't be anything holy." Valora ordered as sabella walked over to the odd extended hand, glancing at the inscription to see if she could read it - nothing but gibberish. Isabella pouted slightly. That was unfortunate. Oh, how'd she like to spend some time trying to understand it.

"Lets search the shelves a bit," Valora continued. "See if we can find anything of value. Records or something."

I, the Demon King, Will Summon My Own Damned Heroes!

~The cavern~

@CollectorOfMyst@ghastlyInc@Zeroth - Goblin hunting

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Annnd she was being used as a horse again.

Ash shot a brief glare over to Naji, though ended up not saying anything. He probably needed to conserve his energy and if he was going to be useful to her, then she needed him alive...so she could play nice.

"Well, lets hope you don't become expendable then?" She replied to Naji with a light chuckle. Naji went on to form a tentative plan that wasn't too different from her own. The plan might need to change a bit depending on whatever it is they found. If she did end up finding some other fanged lizards, she might need to have them attempt some sort of magic that could heal or resist paralysis. It seemed though, they didn't have to wait for long. She picked up the familiar scent of a particular green skinned annoyances, mixed lightly with one that smelled lightly of lizard.

Quietly moving towards the scents, she easily found her targets. Two goblins...and one having a fanged lizard as a pet. Oh, what manner of good luck was this? She would have grinned, had her lizard face been capable of it. Her previous encounters with goblins hadn't been too difficult, so this should be easy, especially after last night.

"Hope you two don't ind eating Goblin." She quietly told them, narrowing her eyes at the Goblins from her lower position. "They actually don't taste half bad." She mused, moving quietly along the ground to keep up with them. "Alright, here's the plan. I'm going to sneak up on the one who has a weapon, take him out first, or at least paralyze him while I take care of the other. Scott - run interference if you want." She said, looking to the other Pixie. "Don't have to attack, just distract them from hitting me if you think it's necessary." Turning back to the other Pixie. "Naji, just try not to die."

Hopefully they would stick to the plan. If not, well, that'd just make it harder, but she was certain she could handle it on her own regardless. The healing stone was something that'd be incredibly useful here, even if it wasn't that strong. She waited for them to pass, and when they did she darted out of their hiding spot, sinking her fangs into the ankles of the goblin that had the blunt rock before forcefully pulling her fangs out, likely taking a good chunk of flesh with it. Next, she'd fill her gullet with venom and turn to the second one, launching a three blasts of Venom shot in his direction. Hopefully he wouldn't have enough time to react quickly enough to her little ambush.

Razelia: The Kingdom Of Magic (FINISHED)

~~Seleth~~

@PaulHaynek
North Courtyard

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Ack, was that Raviel?! Seleth quickly made an attempt to make herself scarce, or at least make it so he didn't see her so easily. Tried too. Her efforts were in vain, and Seleth inwardly grimaced as Raviel seemed to notice her. He even gave her a...thumbs up? What on earth was he thinking? What sort of gesture was that, anyways? Was he making fun of her? She couldn't fathom why he'd be doing that unless he was. She frowned, clicking her tongue derisively, turning her attention back to the tents hoping the registration process would be swift before she was forced to -

"Seleth? Is that you?"

Urgh, why her of all people? Sel turned coolly, facing the shorter redhead with a disinterested glance. Alicia de Florencia. One of many people who Seleth couldn't really stand...and one of the few who seemed to still hang around regardless. She should try being a little nicer...

"Humph, of course I'm participating Alicia." She responded. How to be nice? How to show some humility and not completely bungle this up? "I'm more surprised you haven't run away with your tail between your legs."

Ha, nailed it.

"I saw..." Seleth continued when Alicia mentioned Raviel. "I'm not too worried. I can easily handle someone like him." Hopefully. Maybe. Possibly. Despite her confidence with which she spoke...oh dear Aylama, she didn't want him as her first opponent. Or as an opponent at all. He could easily take her if he could ever get close enough. She might be good with a spear, but she wasn't some dedicated martial artist. "More importantly though...how long does it usually take to register for these things?"

Botanist And Bards

~Isabella~

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"Large room ahead. Don't lag behind, Princess." Valora commented, for the most part ignoring the eerie ambiance of the whole place. One thing was always certain when dealing with things of the supernatural elements, one of the best things one could do, was to simply ignore them. Or rather, don't think to hard about them. That's how you get side tracked or lost - curiosity, as they say.

"Uhm...Valora?" Isabella mentioned quietly. "Something...I heard behind us..."

"...Prescott, bring up the rear. I can handle the front." Prescott gave a quick nod, giving Isabella a friendly smile as he walked by her. They just needed to get in, and then get out. She was a veteran of the Raerith Military and Royal guard - she wouldn't let some silly shadows get to her. It might have been a good idea to check the noise before continuing further - but then again, it might have been exactly what something wanted.

Pokémon: Start

And a posty from me~

Strategy set and lets see how well this goes.