Rune_Alchemist

The Nameless City — Invite Only!

~Suzuka Gozen~

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"Ahaha, what kind of lame city is this?" Amidst the ruined looking town, strolled a rather...bouncy girl with fox ears atop her head dressed in traditional Heian Period clothing mixed with a school girl uniform. "It's a total ruin! Tch, how am I supposed to do my nails without a salon?" Despite her seemingly flippant attitude, she had to admit this was super weird. Like, okay, she got summoned yeah? But there was no master here and there was nothing but this totally boring ruin. Didn't even seem to be any humans about either. What was she supposed to do? Wander around until she stumbled on something?

Argh, it was too much for a totally cute and strong high school girl like her to even think about.

Leaping into the air, Suzuka used her three swords as a staircase to the top of one of the nearby ruined buildings. Hmm, there had to be someone around here, right? She couldn't be the only thing here. Some faded signs, billboards...jeez, this place was more of a ghost town than an Otaku's contact list. Huffing lightly in annoyance, the fox was quickly coming to terms with the fact she was gonna have to put some thought into this whether she wanted too or not.

Frowning, Suzuka considered her options. Going back to the Throne would just be boring, but there didn't seem to be anything else to do here, either. No shopping centers, malls, or at least anything that remotely looked like one was in a state of disrepair nothing was usable.

Ah, wait a minute...was that...?

On the street just below her, a flash of blue, an echoing voice, among the drab city scape caught her attention. Huh, was that a human? Or...was it not? Something seemed off, but it was the only thing in this ruin that seemed remotely interesting, and a JK had to always keep up with the latest trends, right? Not to mention he was carrying that sword and shield with pretty good confidence, too. Well, might as well go say hi!~

"Hup!~" The Golden sword Daitsuuren began to shimmer, its blade transforming into a mass of water. She wound up her throw, tossing the blast of water towards the odd looking male. Suzuka followed shortly after, leaping off the building Kenmyouren in hand, the blade of Shoutouren impaled itself in the ground as she landed atop it, following it up by swinging Kenmyouren towards Link in a horizontal arc.

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

~Temporary Campsite~

Inventory

Throat Pouch:
- x1 Mana Crystal
- x5 Nothing
Rawhide Backpack
- x5 Nothing
Equipped:
- Fresh Tree Branch (Average)

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That was...terrible. Ash simply gave Torrent a concerned look but didn't press for now. She had many things to still do and try to accomplish. Now that they had a chance to get back to their training, there wasn't a moment to waste. So many things to do still! For now she helped move the stash of items out of sight, hauling them out of the open and into the hideout so there was less of a chance of some small critter or predator coming across their stash.

Once done, Ash found the branch she was using earlier.

"I'll be in the hideout if anyone needs me. I would like as few interruptions as possible, so only do so if it is important." She mentioned simply before heading back inside, the branch floating beside her as she carried it with lesser force. Once inside, she tossed it towards the back of the room. She'd make that magic staff later. She wanted to get something else first.

Coiling her tail around the branch again, now that she felt as though she had enough strength and practice with holding and grabbing it, she began moving with more exertion. Using her tail to throw the stick, or attempt to hold the stick upright, drawing little circles in the dirt of the cave, before attempting to use it to write her name in English. This would continue for some time, until either the skill ticked over or someone interrupted her.

While her tail was busy trying to move more like a proper appendage, occasionally Ash split her focus, trying to multi task when she was doing a less complicated task with her tail. Forming a mana orb in her hand, once again using both Mana Vision and Mana Sense to get a feel for the flow and use of magic.

Razelia: The Kingdom Of Magic (FINISHED)

~~Seleth~~

@PaulHaynek

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Blegh, she didn't want to get out of bed.

Slothfulness was a sin, but for now, it felt like an acceptable one. Her parents could be coming any day now, and she really didn't want to deal with them. What would she say? What could she do? She had certainly impressed and did as she was told, but would it be good enough? Would she be berated for her behavior again? Would they find some other fault?

Eventually she pulled herself from the bed and got dressed, just in time to receive some visitors it seemed.

Grumbling lightly to herself, Seleth made her way out of the cathedral, only to be greeted by Alicia and Mira.

"I see." Seleth frowned lightly. "I shall pray, as I always do for safety." They were going, huh? She wanted to go herself, if she were to be honest. She could use it as an excuse to not have to deal with her parents, but...she would have to deal with it eventually. Best get it over with, as they say. "And I will ask both for safety, both you and Varjan." Seleth fell silent, leaning on the spear slightly and casting a perturbed glance to the side.

"...Truthfully, I would like to go with you, but I can not, so I will only say this once," She fixed the both of them with a stern gaze. Perhaps she was just nervous. With everything that had happened, it was understandable. "If at any point you feel something is wrong, return. Do I make myself clear? I do not care how small of a misgiving you have about something. I do not..." Her voice lowered in intensity. "...want either of you to get hurt."

L'Mordryn Academy

@Artifex

Well since you gave us permission -

Lizaveta

Name | Lizaveta Vasilev
Age | 17
Gender | Female
Level/Tier | V1
House | Machina
Appearance/Attire |

Five foot four, glasses, labcoat and messy red hair. Slight build and overall not too impressive, physically speaking.

Alignment | Free Spirit

Personality/Habits |
Lizaveta is an eternally confidently smug and energetic sort, if not as bright as she says she is. Caring little for others, selfishly following her own pursuits and interests. A whimsical sort, she follows her interests, as quick and as shallow as they may be. She doesn't really do the whole human thing much, preferring to spend time tinkering with her machines and work with Felicia.

For the most part, she's friendly, and if one can get past her smug, cheeky arrogance they'd find her to be a fairly stalwart ally.

Background |
Lizaveta has nothing particularly special in her background of note. The only thing that really might be of note is her choice of summons - both of her parents were Bestia. From an early age she fell in love with machines. From things like their shininess, newness, their size, to their ability to potentially enhance the human physicality and transcend their fleshy prisons.

Quickly taking to her studies, Liz immediately enrolled in L'Mordryn at the earliest age she could, and has been there ever since.

Favorite Summons |

Spider mom

Affectionately named 'Muffin'.

This overly friendly robotic spider is a hulking mass of metal that would probably make quite a number of people absolutely terrified of it upon first seeing it. Typically non-combative, this unit seems to entirely be designed with the intention of 'raising life' and 'growth' behind it. It tries to improve machines its around, not entirely understanding that 'life' on earth has a far different meaning than 'life' from its home world.

It takes a very motherly attitude towards most people, using its artificial webbing to knit clothes for smol little fragile humans, taking in lost animals, etc.

The robot itself runs on what seems to be a small nuclear reactor with solar panels for backup.

The Mineral Expanse

The realm Muffin hails from is one that would be considered quite odd. There is no organic fauna anywhere. Rather, all 'living' creatures and even some plants seem to be entirely mechanical in nature. From the trees, to flowers, to saber tooth like machines to the smallest squirrels. All each following typically similar functions as their fleshy counterparts may have. Even if they seem to have flesh, it is nothing but a complex weave of fibers and fabrics.

'Life' in this realm is typically not of flesh and blood, but of metal and wire.

Future Is Machine

F'ehlathei - its a much longer name, so I'll save you the trouble.
"Felicia, is what this one is called here. Ah, it's always curious you humans assign titles and names to everything. So very primitive."

A curious thing, pulled from the very edges of the realms.

It heard Liz's call, and all too humorously, it answered.

The entity known as 'Felicia' is an odd construct seemingly mostly made of metal. Its body is heavily condensed, its once massive body having been compressed into a humanoid form, one that can interact with humans and its 'master' on a fundamentally mostly same level. For the most part, it acts as an advisor and research assistant to Lizaveta. Feeding her information about the sciences and robotics.

Why did it choose the form of a nun? Well, now, perhaps you should ask. It seems to treat other machines with almost religious reverence. Its body is highly malleable, and can reshape its mechanical body to a number of forms, but tends to stick with a single one as such a thing is tiring in this limited form.

It has limited its capabilities in this form, mostly relating to mechanical objects and machine repair. As far as combat goes, it favors a red-hot sword sword pulled from its chest. Its a taciturn and arrogant sort, treating most humans as though a god watching a child.

Razelia: The Kingdom Of Magic (FINISHED)

Swamped with stuff today, will try to get a post up tomorrow at the latest

EDIT:

WELL

UH

I Lied

Tomorrow morning definitely.

L'Mordryn Academy

@Sedjwick

Artifex gave us permission in the discord to make a third.

Re:Unison

Small change of plans

Decided with her reputation in mind, plus Nehla's insistence would probably give Chidori reason enough to be in this little battle free for all.

Re:Unison

Chidori & Nehla

@Lugubrious@Ammokkx

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"You couldn't crush anyone with that marshmallow body of yours." Nehla spoke a cold, biting voice as she made her presence known, holding her wings in front of her forming a makeshift dress and covering most of her body.

"N-nehla don't..."

"You'd make for a poor leader too, you know." The avian construct clicked her tongue. "But I suppose to your credit, you have some competency to be the first to speak up. Chidori, you could learn a lesson or two from him." Among those eager for a fight that had gathered, there was one who was distinctly seeming trying to avoid being seen.

"U-uhm, yes, sorry. Of course." The human in question was doing her best to not be in the spotlight, using her construct as a shield from prying eyes. Urgh, how did she get into this mess? Nehla said it'd be a good idea to further their own abilities here, but she wasn't so sure. It was nothing but fighting! Well, she could do that, but it wasn't exactly her favorite thing in the world. Urgh, she kind of just wanted to run in the opposite direction but if she did that Nehla would probably sign them up for increasingly difficult fights over the course of the next week.

As she was doing her best impression of puppy hiding behind its owner, Chidori didn't realize Nehla had moved one of her wings behind her.

"Yeeep?!" Nehla gave her a sharp shove out of her shadow so she was standing in front of everyone.

"Whoever has us will most certainly be assured victory."

"That's saying too much..." Chidori internally lamented, before doing her best attempt at looking confident. Well, she was here now and she probably couldn't escape, so there was little to do other than try her best. "U-uhm, right, w-well..." She cast a glance over to Hume. He was so big and actually kind of fluffy looking. She wasn't too aware about who he was or what he could do, but for whatever reason being around him put her slightly at ease. But since the others were getting first pick.

...and with her reputation she was pretty sure she was gonna be expected to excel here.

"Kaji Chidori, u-uhm...h-hello? Please be kind to me?"

"...we'll work on selling your skills later." Nehla huffed.

Pokémon: Start

~Claire Blackwood~

@PlatinumSkink

Current Team

Ralia, Ralts
Level: 15
Status: 100%


Ritz, Ledyba
Level 15
Status: 100%


Lure, Combee
Level 13
Status: 100%


Zeal, Monferno
Level 14
Status: 100%
Held Item: Focus Band


Chikorita, Pip
Level 10
Status: 100%

Bronzor
Level 15
Status: 33%

Inventory

2,288P
Antidote x1
Great Ball x3
Super Potion x7
Tiny Mushroom x 1
Revive x2
10 Ultra Balls
Shiny Stone
Amulet Coin
Letter of Recommendation
Escape Rope
Mach Bike

Important Items:
Castle Medal
Crystal of Knowledge
Coin Case - 100 Coins

Badge Collection:
Challenge Badge - Redcoast Town, Hector. Minor League.

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"Woah." She had never been in a game corner before, but her dad made occasional trips to them. She could understand why he liked 'em. The place was absolutely...shiny, and there was so much to do! Claire was briefly stunned by it all, but the woman that approached her quickly shook her out of her amazement. After quickly listening to how things worked, Claire took her up on that offer. A shiny new coin case and some brand new coins to spend at the slots!

"Alright! Time to make bank...err, kinda." Kinda sucked these couldn't be turned back into money, but hey, prizes were prizes. Claire walked over to the prize counter, quickly looking over what she could win.

...

A scyther.

"Welp, I know what I'm going for girl." Claire grinned. "Alright! I'm pumped more than ever now lets hit those slot machines!"

"Rrraaal!~"

Risk it for the biscuit, as they say. Claire spent the first half of her stay in the Game Corner playing the slots, praying to her lucky stars she could get anywhere near her goal of that scyther. Five thousand coins was a lot, but to start with she'd start small. For now, she'd aim for a thousand. If she got anywhere near one hundred coins left, she'd cut her losses for a bit.

Win or lose though, she'd then head to the roulette tables. If she only had 100 coins left, just one play at max bet. If she started to win, she'd play a few more games, still trying to hit that goal of 1,000. If she started winning from her 100 coins, she'd stop once her winnings brought her up to 500. She would stop any time her coins dipped below 100. If she already had 1,000, once she'd get back to 900 she'd stop. If she reached her next goal of 1,500, she'd move on to a card game.

She'd then give the various card games a go. Now Claire liked to think she had a good poker face. Now it wasn't untrue, but always acting like you had blackjack in blackjack, didn't always go so well. Regardless, She'd play the max bet of fifty. If coming from Roulette with no wins and just 70 coins, just one play. If she's coming from Roulette with 500 coins, she would stop once she got to 1000 coins, and any time her winnings dipped below 200 she'd stop. If coming from Roulette with 900 coins, skip the cards. If coming from roulette with 1,500, play with max bet until either getting 2000 coins or stopping once her winnings get under 1,000.

Regardless, once she's done, she'd finally notice Valarie.

"Eh? Valarie? Seriously? Why's she here?" Well, she wasn't gonna say no to a challenge. Regardless of the funds of her Coin Case, she'd challenge the Queen. Ralia poked her cheek.

"You also said riding that bike was a terrible idea, but here we are."

"...Ralts..." Ralia simply placed a hand to her face before patting Claire on the head as she walked up to Valarie.

L'Mordryn Academy

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"Hm, it's what is called a Jiangshi, in eastern cultures." Livia replied coolly. "A type of vampiric creature, though this one is...something a bit more difficult to deal with." She exhaled, pursing her lips. "I would be remiss to try and summon it here for a number of reasons." The former noble glanced around the room. For one, she wasn't entirely sure the sarcophagus would even fit. Secondly, while she did determine Mizu was the one controlling those skeletal specters the other night, it seemed they worked on a sort of auto pilot. Anyone that Mizu hadn't deemed as her master or someone as an 'ally' they simply attacked without regard. The only way to stop them from attacking, would be to wake the undead up.

It seemed as though, for whatever reason, when Mizu was awake she lost the ability to summon them.

"Aside from being particularly dangerous, I am not sure it would fit in this room." She glanced over to Odhra with a smile. "...plus it might try to take a nibble out of Odhra again. Wouldn't want that, now would we?~" It was about this time Max walked in. Livia watched with mild interest as the contents of his bag was revealed.

"...look, its you Siobahn. Look how cute you are." Livia teased the Ghost, who only rolled its eyes in response.
"What do you mean it looks nothing like you?" Livia pointed to the pillow. "Look there's your adorable little nose and your eyes. Maybe a little lacking in the chest department, but you know."

She glanced back over to Nikola.

"I suppose if you want to see it, I could show it to you later, after the club.