Rune_Alchemist

Epic of Beginnings - Dawns Cradle

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A hunting we go
@Cu Chulainn@VitaVitaAR

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“...Ah. Gideon, was it?” Enli would walk down from the podium and greet the Sage of Steel with a warm smile. He was followed shortly by Akala, the priestess giving Gideon a sleepy smile in return. “Akala here told me she found you outside not long before the blizzard started. You have my thanks for staying and helping. I can’t give you anything in return for now, but rest assured your kindness will not go unrewarded.”

“You’re a…Raam, correct?” Akala questioned, sounding a bit tired...though who currently didn’t seem somewhat tired? “I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of your people here, but if you’re willing to help with the hunting and food shortage then I’m sure everyone will welcome you with open arms.” It seemed at least, the people of Dawn were as stout as ever. Aside from already having a somewhat clear set of goals to push forward, several people and villagers seemed ready to put in their fair share of work. It was, perhaps, somewhat inspiring and a show of determination.

“Hey! Don’t forget about us!” A voice, perhaps, unwelcome to Seelay would make itself known. Seemingly materializing out of thin air, right on top of Seelay’s head would appear a small fairy, only a few inches tall, white hair, pointed ears and wearing a simple single piece dress. “The Great Fairy Sionna and her servant Seelay!”

“An Elf and Fairy, huh.” Akando, ending a brief conversation with Atzi walked over. “I’ll handle it from here Enli. I know the forest better than anyone. If they want to help while the other hunters are busy, I’ll show them around the forest.”

“Right then. I should go make sure the others are fine. I’ll make Achel get some rest, if I have too.”

“Mhm, if any of you get hurt…please, come back as soon as you can. I can heal you…”

“Sorry you have to come to the village in such a dire time.” Akando would continue as the other two left. “I’m Akando. The others consider me the…leader of the hunters, I guess. With so few of us left I guess I am now.” He didn’t seem thrilled about that fact, though who would under these circumstances? If anything his fist at his side was clenched hard enough to make his knuckles white. “If you’re certain you want to help, anyways. The forest is home to an Elder beast known as Kyrnith - its hurt a lot of hunters in our time, so if your still sure…best to get started.”

“Hehe, not to worry! Seelay here is one of the best hunters in all of Tamaln! Some snooty Elder Beast isn’t a problem for us!”

“Really? I’d be interested in seeing how I compare…” He’d sigh. “...nows not the time for games, though. Have you two ever heard of the Kyrnith before?” The young man asked as he’d lead the two out of the old cathedral and out into the village proper. “And if you need weapons or gear we can stop by Bolcha’s place. He won’t mind if we take what we need s’long as we return it.”

Current Happenings

A little chibi version of the Moon goddess is sleeping at the top of the screen, a little dialogue bubble with Z’s gently floating up…

Current location: Dawn
Time: Early morning

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Current Objective:
Help the Villagers with their hunting

• The forest is dangerous. Avoiding the Kyrnith is probably the best option.
• You don’t know what animals live in the forest

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Potential Events:

• Asvar has mentioned a lack of Ore and that he might know where more are.
• Bolcha has mentioned something spooking and eating his fish
• Bolcha has mentioned someone going into the forest and securing more wood
• Enli mentioned not having enough coins or goods to barter with the merchant Mie, if she comes.
• Perhaps there's something you, personally, feel that needs to be done?

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The Missing huntress
@ERode

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“Stay safe, Atzi.” Akando would say, turning his attention to the newcomer elf and Raam. “I don’t want to have to come pulling you and Maira both from the forest.”

Thankfully for Atzi, it seemed Achel would finally be coming to her. One of the doors in the back of the old church would open. The familiar sight of the pale skinned, oddly jointed Chiralta would come walking out. A slight unevenness in her step. Tiredness? Hard to tell - Achel had a reputation as a bit of an oddball in whatever it was she was doing, her appearance notwithstanding. It was an open secret that she was, well, not quite what she let on but she had been here for quite a long time, and always denied being anything other than a Chiralta.

“Achel!” Enli swiftly moved over. “You look terrible.” Her dress had certainly seen better days. The frills and black cloth had gained a layer of dirt from her constantly working, burying, embalming, laying to rest…what seemed to be tear stains…though it could have very well just been she spilled some preparation fluid on her dress.

“Oh, Enli. You seem worked up?” She replied with a smile, quickly moving past the chief. “Not as terrible as little Atzi! Thank you for the help these past few days. My poor little threads hurt so much from being used! Ah, I can’t wait for a bath…” The Gravekeeper moved over to Atzi. “Thank you for the help! You should go find Maira, though, and worry less about me! I’m safe in my little home, unlike you all.”

Cryptic. Though knowing Chiralta could give solid advice and direction…maybe it was a good idea to get going sooner rather than later.

“Still…if you have some warm bread or something, my little eight-legged heart would be very grateful!”

Current Happenings

The moon goddess sits up…she seems to be glaring at Atzi, arms folded and pouting lightly with her legs dangling down onto the screen below.
Current location: Dawn
Time: Early morning

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Current Objective:
Find Maira

• You know Maira’s cabin is located not far into the woods, near Icewind river. Its usually unlocked.

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Potential Events:

• Asvar has mentioned a lack of Ore and that he might know where more are.
• Bolcha has mentioned something spooking and eating his fish
• Bolcha has mentioned someone going into the forest and securing more wood
• Enli mentioned not having enough coins or goods to barter with the merchant Mie, if she comes.
• Perhaps there's something you, personally, feel that needs to be done?

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An eight legged herbalist
@Click This@Crusader Lord@Pyromania99

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“Weh~?!” Vammy would be rewarded with a quiet squeal from Lazhira as she was accosted by the demon elf. The village girl turned to face her, frowning and giving her a decidedly unthreatening glare, puffing her cheeks out a bit. “Vammy! I told you next time you do that you’ll be sleeping outside!”

Not that Vammy would get a moment to reply. Only a few seconds later did Nylah’s hammer of light crashed down on the elves head.

“...Oh hey Nylah. I’m so glad your alright…how’s your mom doing?” Lazhira ran, over giving the moth girl a friendly hug.

“She’s currently in a private room in the chapel. Stable, as always…” Akala interrupted. “Sorry you had to see our resident imps…antics.” She’d say, looking over towards Lissa. “I’m Akala. That’s Nyla, Lazhira, and Vamessa…Yes, she’s a demon.”

“...mhm, if you two are going to be busy, I’ve got some stuff to take care of myself…” Lazhira would say. “So i’ll leave you guys to it. I’d probably only get in the way anyways…” A light chuckle followed. “Stay safe! I mean it! If any of you get hurt, you’ll regret it!” Assuming no one stopped her, Lazhira would head out the door.

“Stay safe, Lazhira.” Akala turned her attention back to the Mothraki and Lissa. “We have a resident healer and alchemist by the name of Calra. A Chiralta who moved here some years ago. She’s taking care of patients in Enli’s longhouse. I’ve done what I can here with my divine arts, but…” She’d yawn. “Nnhn, tiring…I don’t know exactly what she needs, but Nylah, you can take Lissa there. I’m sure she’d be more than happy to have the assistance.”

Current Happenings

A little chibi version of the Moon goddess is sleeping at the top of the screen, a little dialogue bubble with Z’s gently floating up…
Current location: Dawn
Time: Early morning

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Current Objective:
Help Calra deal with some patients

• If there’s a shortage of herbs, that likely means finding some in the forest.
• Maybe magic could also be used.
• Calra has turned Enli's longhouse into a temporary shelter. Its located on the northern end of the village.

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Potential Events:

• Asvar has mentioned a lack of Ore and that he might know where more are.
• Bolcha has mentioned something spooking and eating his fish
• Bolcha has mentioned someone going into the forest and securing more wood
• Enli mentioned not having enough coins or goods to barter with the merchant Mie, if she comes.
• Now where could Lazhira have run off too…? (New!)
• Perhaps there's something you, personally, feel that needs to be done?

Urban Starlight Wonderland: A Magical Girl RP

Keeper of the Arcana

@Rin@RolePlayerRoxas

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"Aaah, I really should get my nails done by a professional more often..." She sighed, lazily stepping out of the beauty salon.
Shinjuku. Not an unpleasant place for her, and not somewhere she wasn't unused to spending a lot of time. Fashion, leisure activities. For a totally adorable and cute highschool student like herself, it was one of the places to be. Well, usually. Kokoha would glance down at her phone. "...I should have gotten them done earlier, too...ugh..."

Even late in the day, though for vastly different reasons.

[MagiGal]: If you have time to ask for help, do you really need saving?
[MagiGal]: Whatves, I'll be there in a moment. Need to blow off some steam.

Kokoha would sass back in response on the message, accompanying it with chibi sticker of her own. Seriously, that fairy really was pulling a long con on this dumb joke. Ugh, well, whatever. Well, ever since she had become one, dealing with shades had just become second nature...even if she, well, as some might say, desire a bit more aggression towards them then she wanted to admit. From her purse, she'd pull her favorite deck of Tarot cards...an heirloom from her father.

As always, she'd reach in, pulling a card.

'The fool' as always.

Seriously, the fairy had to have been pranking her hard.

"Tsk, I ever see that fairy again I'm gonna show it who the real 'fool' is." She'd hold the card in front of her, magical energy causing it to spin in her hand.

"Be I fool, be I wise
Be I devil, be I savior
A journey begins with nothing-"

She hated reciting this dumb line. What was she, some lame anime protagonist for some dumb teenage girl? A flash of white, followed by a swirl of blue, starry magic would surround her until she was left wearing something right out of some cosplay shop. Immediately, she'd focus, drawing two more cards. The death card - wanting to be able to react properly if there was an ambush, followed by quickly drawing the 'Justice' card. A simple blade would form in her hand. Thin, but its edge sharp as any with a hilt of gold and blue, engraved with scales upon its hilt. And thus, the girl dressed like a somewhat stereotypical witch would run off down the road, towards where the sighting had been spotted.

"Hi hi!~" She'd shout, a bit loudly upon approaching the spot where Naoko and Himeko were. "Someone called for backup? Magi-gal is here to save the day!"

The Storm Cycle: Reclamation

@FrogRFlowR

I can only think of a Dragoon when I see owl knight. I think his skills will be of immense boon to the queen and other knights. I can't see anything wrong with the CS, so that is to say, accepted.

@Cu Chulainn

Someone should put more points into Vig

That is to say, I can't find anything wrong here. As discussed, things look good and there's good potential for later growth too. Accepted.

The Storm Cycle: Reclamation

Location:
Airedale
Mid-morning
Airedale Keep

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@A Lowly Wretch@Guy0fV4lor@Pyromania99@Crimson Paladin@VitaVitaAR

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“You have my utmost confidence in your abilities, Reinhardt.” Sorcha replied to her appointed proxy as she’d turn her head towards Ethelred. “I sent her to a village that was most recently sacked. As far as I am aware, no more have been razed since then but it could simply be resting or laying low since it has brought attention to itself.” She’d point to a post on the table. “I’ll be sending you to that village first. See if there’s some clue of her there since that is where she was seen last. Any other information…I am not sure I have. And Od,” She’d look up from the table towards the other knight. “To be clear, Reinhardt is your superior officer in this endeavor. Treat his words as you would mine.”

Taking one last look around the room, she’d give them all an affirmative nod.

“That will be all. I have faith that you three will be able to bring Elnith back…or give her a proper sendoff if that is what is needed. Now then,” She’d turn to Luna and Fio. “Grab anything you two need. We’ll be leaving the once we send a courier to house Lightsword.”

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@A Lowly Wretch@Guy0fV4lor@Crimson Paladin

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Location:
Redwater Point
Mid-Morning

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And so the trio of knights set off. Ethelred, Od, and Reinhardt. They would head west - heading between Hrelskins’ Fall and the Southern Sea. It wouldn’t be long until they would be out of the cold temperatures of Airedale and into the much more comfortable of southern Albion. Thankfully the first leg of their journey was done without any interruptions or trouble. They would reach a comfortable spot to camp on the edge of the lake…only a few fairies attempting to bother them.

The second was a bit more eventful. The start would be easy enough, but as the day dragged on and noon would turn into evening, they would find themselves attacked by a small band of Fomorians. Small, goblin like creatures and a few odd many-headed hunting dogs with scraggly, black fur that vomited plague. Dispatched with ease, but…they had come from the direction of Redwater Point.

Overall, It would take the trio of knights two and a half days to reach their first destination of Redwater point. They would be greeted by the sight of a lively village from their vantage of approaching from the eastern end.

Wooden walls had been constructed around the village, nothing unusual. Most villages had some manner of walls, though Airedales were one of the few that were actually fully fortified. As they’d approach the gate, a guard would halt them - concerned with Ethelred’s appearance it seemed, but after a brief discussion they’d be let into the town proper.

“Make no trouble,” One of the guards would say. “By the way, Fomorian attacks have increased around here recently. I’m sure the Mayor would pay well for their heads if your lookin’ for some work.” A guard would off-handedly mention as they’d pass into the city. “And stay away from those ruins if you know what’s good for you. Place is full of bad stuff. And if your lookin’ for a place to keep your steeds,” He’d motion to a Tavern and Inn near the gate. “The soggy pumpkin can probably take you…” He’d look at Ethelred’s horse. “...might want to keep that uh, steed of yours out of sight though. I don’t want to have to deal with spooked civilians any more than I have too.”

The town otherwise seemed fairly normal. They could see the place ‘soggy pumpkin’ he had mentioned just off the road. The central market was lively, people selling fish, jewelry, and it seemed like one could probably find a number of things here. A large stone building set on a slightly elevated piece of near the western end of the town. Likely the mayors place.

Well, they were free now. Maybe they could find some rumors or information on Elnith or maybe even Harzelslack if possible.

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Location:
Southern Giants Rest
Late afternoon
@Pyromania99@VitaVitaAR

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The Queens’ entourage would have a far less eventful journey. No fey or Fomorian would cross their path. The first leg of their journey would see them traveling North West, between Mt. Sliabh and Hrelskin’s Fall. They would first make camp in the foothills of the mountain where the Queen would tell a few stories around the campfire to the both of them after drinking quite a bit - namely about the old king and about a particular battle he had with a very angry rabbit. It was hard to tell if that was fact or fiction from how much she had been drinking though.

The next day would take them west around the Mountain, where they’d pass a few Tuatha hunters. The two would flee at the sight of the humans, but otherwise was uneventful. Soon, trees and rolling hills would give way to a warmer land…or at least, it should have. A subtle chill still hun in the air. Rising above the trees one could see monolithic stones, thrust into the ground like spears in the distance. A mist hung over the air. They had made it to the southern edge of Giants rest…and as evening would fall upon Albion they would near their destination. Sorcha had let Luna lead the way since she was more familiar with the land than she was.

“So tell me, Luna, what is your family like?” Sorcha asked the knight as they’d slowly travel along the path. “I hear they are fairly honorable people and brave warriors and that I have them to thank for taking care of many of the bandits in the region.” She’d look to the knight. “I’m curious about this Elder Beast that supposedly blessed your family, too.”

Tales Of Shizuyama (Far-Eastern Monster Girl RP)

Post edited cuz I am dumb and paul reminded me of something

Tales Of Shizuyama (Far-Eastern Monster Girl RP)

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@Hammerman@PaulHaynek
Ah, she needed that. Tomi was quite entertaining to speak with, and honestly being so far away from Kyouko-sama was starting to wear on her just a bit. Shizuka was well, nice enough all things considered...the other males, though? The...what were they? Goblin and Orc? Crude and lacking any sort of class. Honestly she wondered if they were useful at all, but well, no matter. Nyla would listen quietly to the proceedings and thoughts of the others. She had half a mind to go with Tomi since she was going with one of them, but...well, she'd decide her talents would be better suited elsewhere.

Hm, come to think of it, wasn't there something Lady Kyouko wanted her to do?

Ah-wait a minute!

Something about the Oja clan, right!?

Oh goodness, and didn't the young man here introduce himself as being from it? Oh dear oh dear how was she so distracted? She supposed she must still be feeling rather despondent from being away from Kyouko-sama for so long.

Right, well, she'd have to be tactful about this...

"I could continue watching after our prisoner, if need be." Nyla responded. "If it is uneeded though, then I will accompany Lord Oja." She'd smile at the young man, a certain 'I will be going rather you like it or not' sort of smile. "I do hope that isn't a problem? while I dislike fighting if nothing else, if something goes awry my body is fairly durable..."

Urban Starlight Wonderland: A Magical Girl RP

@FrogRFlowR
Hey friendo. Thanks for giving me another bulli target~!

The Storm Cycle: Reclamation

Location:
Airedale
Mid-morning
Airedale Keep

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@VitaVitaAR

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“What’s the matter?” The queen would start to respond, a smile forming. “Stunned by my beauty, hm? Or were you thinking about - gwuh~” The sword came swinging downwards, smacking the queen right in the head. Not that it hurt, or even phased her at all, really. Most other rulers might find such an action the peak of insolence…but well, she didn’t think rulers that thought like that were true rulers.

So, instead, Fio would be treated to laughter as the Queen would start to leave, following behind Fio as they headed back towards Airedale.

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@Pyromania99

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“...Okay! Please take care, Lady Luna!” The crowd, would slowly start to disperse. Even if they wanted to pester Luna more or talk with her more, they at least understood that getting in her way would probably be a bad idea. Lugh would give a small frown at being pat on the head, shaking his head a bit to protest as he and Luna would start to leave.

“But you fought a lot-mweh.” The young Tuatha recoiled slightly from the poke on the forehead, and proceeded to pout just ever so slightly. “Luna mean…” The two would have no more problems back on their way to the meeting room.

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@Crimson Paladin

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“A-ah!? H-hey you just gonna leave?” The fairy blinked, seeming a bit surprised. “Hah…well alright! Guess I’ll just hang around then! See ya ice-butt!” The small fairy would laugh as Ethelred left…well, it would probably be fine. This fairy didn’t seem overly dangerous to start with, now did it? Still, maybe that’s what it wanted Ethelred to think. Regardless, the Ice Knight would soon find himself heading back to the keep to meet with the Queen.

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@A Lowly Wretch@Guy0fV4lor@Pyromania99@Crimson Paladin@VitaVitaAR

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As Od made her curt reply, Vyrell’s face, normally bereft of any emotion other than a friendly smile, would falter ever so slightly as his lips would turn downwards just slightly. It was barely noticeable, but it happened nonetheless. He’d look away from Od, turning his attention back towards the map he was looking over as Luna and Lugh would filter into the room.

“Lets say the Queen tasked you with putting out a fire, Od.” He’d begin as he’d start making a few more marks on the map, making a line marking the extend of Harzel’s easten territory. “But when you did, that fire kept returning the next day. Would you merely keep putting it out daily, or look for the cause of it?” Not that he assumed that Od would catch the meaning of his words so he’d continue, the telltale cold that Ethelred brought with him signaling the other knights arrival. “Similarly, say, for instance, you arrive on scene but Elnith is nowhere to be found? Only dead Harzel knights. Or you do find Elnith, yet the Fomorian she’s fighting is impervious to her unavoidable blade?” He’d look up from the table. “Learning the cause-”

“That’s enough, Vyrell,” Before he could finish his statements, however - a voice, commanding and heavy in its presence fell upon the room. “You can finish lecturing Od later. We have more important matters now.” Heavy footfalls soon followed, the Queen calmly walking into the room. Her gold armor somehow, seeming to shine even in the interior as she’d pass by Reinhardt’s seat, moving to place herself at the front of the table. It was a stark contrast, Fio would note from her casualness earlier. The laughter had stopped by the time they had returned to Airedale, and had instead been replaced with what could only be described with a firm, commanding presence...though it was slightly hampered by a small mark on her forehead where Fio's blade had bonked her, but it was probably best not to ask.

“Apologies…I have set everything up, but you can probably explain better.”

“Very well.” Sorcha would say, turning to face and greet her Knights.
“Everyone is here…so we shall begin. About, mhm, two months ago, there was an attack on a village near Harzelslack’s eastern border. Nothing unusual about that, even if…it was particularly devastating.” She’d point to the northernmost village that had been marked by Vyrell. “Merely a day later, a second village was sacked, razed to the ground similarly as the first. For the next three days it seemed whatever it was, had left or decided its had its fill. However, three days later…a village on the very southern edge of Albion was razed in a similar fashion. Two days later, another village a bit further north had been razed. Silence for another four days, then another village had been razed, then only two days later another village in the south met the same fate. I sent a few scouts to gather information after the fourth village had been razed. The territory there may not be under my express domain as of yet…but they are people of Albion regardless, and I can not turn a blind eye to such blatant attacks and disrespect.” Sorcha would state calmly, making sure each and every one of her words carried as much weight and as much clarity as the last, ensuring that every knight here understood.

Marked Map

“As soon as they returned. They informed me of what they had gathered from the villagers that had managed to escape. A terribly powerful fomorian is apparently the culprit who possesses the ability to command fire and feasts on humans with a skin as black as night. Needless to say, I immediately dispatched Elnith to deal with this threat. That was two weeks ago.” She would pause, letting the information sink in for a few seconds. “I’m sure you are all aware of Elnith’s condition. I do not believe it has consumed her…at least not fully. But we do not know what has happened and she has yet to send word of what has. As such, I will be sending three of you int investigate that matter. I was originally going to go myself, but the attack on Airedale this morning has disrupted the plans.”

“Speaking of the bandits,” Vyrell interrupted. “I’ll send a courier to the Lightsword family for information on their operations in the area around the Giants graveyard and and Ithica lake.”

“Ethelred, Reinhardt, Od. I will be sending you to find out what happened with Elnith. As its so close to Harzel border, I don’t need to tell you to be careful. I do not seek conflict with them as of now, at least. Reinhardt, I am putting you in charge for that endeavor. I myself will be taking Luna and Fio to see if we can’t find out something about these bandits.”

“Me and Lugh will stay behind to ensure Airedale’s safety.” Vyrell continued. “And you three looking for Elnith…be careful. Whatever this thing is, its highly dangerous and potentially incredibly fast as well, seeing how far it is able to travel in barely a few days.”

“Unless there is anything you need, my Knights, then we should move sooner than later. No doubt if Elnith has run into trouble with Harzel knights, they would not care if she is in the service of myself. Nay, if anything, they would see it as an easy excuse to disparage me.”

Epic of Beginnings - Dawns Cradle

A girl dressed in white, wearing fairly little considering the temperature, would quietly hurry past a few men only stopping when they’d shout. Strong looking men shoveled snow out from around the doorway of a completely buried house, just enough for someone to slip inside….a body had been found…

A quiet statement followed.

The men collectively fell silent.

Another one for Achel, then.

The man inside would climb back out, shaking his head, taking their shovels and moving to the next unchecked house. Even after a week not everyone had been fully recovered. If they were lucky, they’d find someone just on the verge of death…unlucky? Not even a body would have remained. The beasts kin, nasty little spirits that couldn’t be seen in the blizzard having run away with their fair share of residents.

The village girl would shake her head, run over, and give all the men a big hug before quickly continuing on her way. The chief had asked everyone to come to the old temple…and well, normally she herself might have shirked some sort of lesson or work…well, now wasn’t really the time for that, was it? She’d slowly shove open the large doors to the old stone hewn cathedral.

Oh good, she wasn’t late…

She’d pass the crowd of people…two, ten…thirty…fifty…sixty? Not counting those that were doing recovery…she didn’t want to think about it. She’d give friendly hellos but she’d move quickly into the back rooms…

“...chief?” She’d knock lightly on the door, slowly pushing it open…

He rubbed his weathered fingers against the bridge of his nose. A tired strain, cold weariness creeping into his bones. In all forty odd years he had been in charge of Dawn after inheriting it from his own grandfather, this was…well, it was unprecedented. The cold was nothing new. Dawn, sitting upon the shores of the Towren Coast, had survived such conditions before. A blizzard, had it been just a blizzard…would have survived.

“Chief?”

He leaned back in his chair, shoulders slumping as the voice went unheard. Poor Achel hadn’t slept in days, it feels like, even with Atzi’s help. Calra had been doing her best to heal those she could with magic and keep those that had survived fed and healthy with what little they had. Bolcha and his boys had been working tirelessly to clear out snow and find others that had hopefully survived. The fifteen odd hunters left had quickly checked food stores, only to find that much had been taken by the Elder Beast and its kin. Akala had been using her divine arts to heal those that she could and to keep spirits up, but…

“Enli!”

“Ah! O-oh. Lazhira…it’s you.” The young girl responded with a bright grin, who would release the old man from a tight hug.

“Ehe, sorry you weren’t responding and you were starting to look like you were gonna start spiraling.”

“Spiraling…?” He’d echo with a frown. “Oh, is it time already? Is everyone here?”

“Uhm, I think so. Bolcha, Akando…Achel is still in the catacombs, I think…I might bring her something later. Akala-”

“Right here.” The voice of the priestess would say, quietly entering the room. “Enli…I think its time we start. The people are getting a bit anxious.”

“Mhm. Lets get this over with then.” Enli would say, rising from his chair. “The sooner we do the sooner we can start rebuilding.”

“Mhm, okay…and hey…make sure you get some rest, okay?”

“When I can, Lazhira.” Lazhira would respond with a small pout, but would say nothing in return, leaving the room and heading back out into the main hall with them, Enli and Akala trailing behind as he’d make his way to the front reception hall. It was fitting, he supposed, a place most in the village had never given the time of day would be the safe haven during a disaster such as this.

As Enli approached the back of the hall, near a small podium the quiet murmurs of the gathered crowd would slowly die down, all turning their heads towards Enli.

“...Truthfully, I don’t know how to even start speaking.” He would say, a long, drawn out sigh. “Describing what has happened…trying to even talk about it feels like I couldn’t grasp the full scope of this tragedy. A week ago…Dawn was thriving. Nearly half a thousand people…and today there’s barely a hundred of us left.” Enli leaned on the Podium, shaking his head. “Our food stores are low. The sea, frozen over, making fishing difficult. Homes, shattered and buried under meters of snow. The kin of Elder Beast Azral Suralng took much. Our friends…family…I would not blame you for being angry, and for desiring revenge on such a beast…” He’d exhale, casting his eyes down towards the ground. “But I, I can only blame myself. I know, no one could have predicted this, but as the leader of Dawn, all of you…this land, this village…is my responsibility. And this tragedy happened on my watch.” He’d turn his head back towards the gathered crowd. A few silent murmurs. “As it stands…Dawn is hurting. We hardly have the manpower to feed ourselves, now, let alone defend ourselves if the Kyrnith or some other threat makes itself known…” He’d inhale sharply. “But…this, this is not the end for us. Legend says that Dawn was founded at the end of the Moonless Era, by humans, surviving the Goddess Wrath for our transgressions built it here. We survived the machinations of a plot by the God of Knowledge that would have led to our ruin. We survived the Kyrnith constantly at our doorstep. And we…those of us left…have survived still. And this, I promise…Dawn will continue to survive, no matter what. For that is what humans do - we will survive, and we will rebuild this village to even better than what it was before.”

It was really, a simple speech…but it seemed to work, if nothing else. The small crowd would give a determined affirmation, shouting in agreement.

“But…we will need to work together. We will need to put all of our efforts into ensuring that we do. Everyone, will need to do their part. I do not care how small it is or what…Akando, what is the status of the hunters?”

“Fifteen of us left…maybe fourteen.” The leader of the hunters would step forward, having been listening quietly from the side, arms folded against his chest. “We Haven’t seen Maira all week, and she lives by herself out in the forest.” He’d inform Enli, stoic as ever. “Hunting is good, though…as long as we don’t run into the Kyrnith and are careful not to antagonize it we should be fine.”

“Hm…we’ll need someone to check on Maira, then. Bolcha? Whats the villages resources look like?”

“Wood’s all frozen.” A gruff man would respond. He’d shake his head. “My boys are out in the village helping with diggin’ and clearin’ the main village out of snow. From what we can tell most peoples houses are good, but we’ll need more sturdy wood for construction.”

“I’ve got plenty of Iron, for now.” A short man…a dwarf? Would speak up. “My forge is as hot and ready to be used as ever.” He’d continue. “Little Rael’s takin’ stock of everything we’ve got now. Say the word chief - or anyone - and we’ll make whatever ye need to get things done.”

“Thank you, Asvar.” Enli would nod. “We’ll need to know how much we have to use.”

“We’ll probably need to buy more from Mie if she shows up,” Asvar would grunt. “Though…I guess we could always head to Sky’s Reach and barter with the Dwarves there if we have enough that interests them. I might know where there could be a good place to mine in the forest thanks to my stone-singin, but…that’ll be dangerous if the Kyrnith shows up.”

“...we’ll probably need to barter a lot from Mie supposing she does come. We’ll need proper money and goods to barter with her, with.” Enli held his hand to his chin, frowning deeply. “Have we made any headway with the ice on the sea, either?”

“A bit.” Bolcha would say. “Odd though - something’s been stealin’ our fish. Not much, mind ye. Just a few catches every day go missin…not bitin’ as much either, as if somethin’s getting them before we are.”

“If I may, Enli.” Akala would chime in. “While I’m able to heal many with my divine healing, Calra has mentioned that she’s running low on herbs to heal others with. I can only do so much myself.”

It seemed the meeting was mostly going off without a hitch. Enli was taking stock of resources, seeing what people needed and attempting to plan things accordingly, and likely more discussion about problems that were occurring were happening, and what could be done to solve them. Perhaps it was time for those chosen by the Moon to make an appearance?

Current Happenings

A little chibi version of the Moon goddess is sleeping at the top of the screen, a little dialogue bubble with Z’s gently floating up…

Current location: Dawn
Time: Early morning

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Potential Events:

• Asvar has mentioned a lack of Ore and that he might know where more are.
• Bolcha has mentioned something spooking and eating his fish
• Bolcha has mentioned someone going into the forest and securing more wood
• Enli mentioned not having enough coins or goods to barter with the merchant Mie, if she comes.
• Akando mentioned Maira not being seen all week.
• Maybe someone could help Akando with the hunting.
• Akala mentioned Calra needing help tending to patients.
• Perhaps there's something you, personally, feel that needs to be done?

Urban Starlight Wonderland: A Magical Girl RP

M-me? Magical girl? W-what the hell is up with that lame crap!

Name: Kokoha Hisaishi
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Appearance:
Kokoha is a bit of your stereotypical highschool gal. Fashionable, popular, upbeat and it can typically show in her appearance. Long blond colored hair, typically seen wearing the latest modern fashions outside of school. Jewelry and looking 'mega-fabulous' is just par for the course...at least, as far as she's concerned.
Personality:
As one might expect from her general appearance, it also plays a lot into her general demeanor. Truthfully? She's a selfish gal who doesn't give others the time of day, outside of her close circle of friends and even then if she doesn't wanna do something she won't. She likes what she likes, and only does what she likes. Can be something of a bully, though she honestly doesn't do it intentionally half the time since she rarely thinks before speaking. At least her grades tend to be above average and she takes the magical girling thing fairly seriously despite her constant complaints about how girls should not be put into this sort of danger.

This, contrasts slightly, perhaps to her love of more occult things. Her ideal friday night is actually curling up and watching some cheesy dumb horror movie...or on occasion egging her friends onto joining her in a haunted location to film it for her various social media accounts.

Her thoughts on her magical girl transformation is rather mixed. On one hand? She thinks its pretty cute. On the other? Why the hell does she have to be here? Why the hell can't she just blast them with a giant hammer or something? She can become easily agitated, especially when fighting shades due to her lack of consistent offensive options since she plays more of a support role most of the time.
Skills:
-Any good gal knows best way to get on peoples good side is to be able to cook!
-Want a free Tarot reading? No? She didn't want to give you one anyways.
-Want her to do your hair? Nails? Makeover? She's gotchu fam.
-No you can't stare at her thighs, even if she knows they look good. What? looking good IS a skill!
-could probably talk your ear off about urban legends, cryptids, and some mythology.
Brief Backstory:
Living in the lap of luxury can give one quite an edge in life, and Kokoha is not any different in this regard. Her father, a wealthy writer, journalist, and TV personality made it far in life with his career, making enough money for him, his wife, and Kokoha to have quite the rich lifestyle. Going to an all-girls school, being something of a spoiler princess, and generally being her parents golden child...well, its easy to see perhaps, why she turned out the way she did. A selfish girl who takes what she wants, does what she wants, and doesn't have much of a problem stepping on others toes. For all intents and purposes, everyone knows Kohoka as a popular, attractive, highschool girl.

At home, though? Well...you know what her father made a living writing? Investigating? Being a TV personality for?

Writing and hosting shows and traveling for various conspiracy theorists, urban legend, and similar such topics. This has, well, colored Kokha's own tastes a lot even if she doesn't wanna admit it and thinks its mega cringe to believe this stuff in public. While she doesn't believe in obviously unscientific can definitely be disproven things...well...Aliens? She believes in em. Bigfoot? Definitely. Urban legends? You bet your lipstick she at least, in some part believes in it. Not that she'd ever admit this...and she'd probably make fun of you a bit for believing in it too.

Eventually, though, all good things must sometimes come to an end. About three years ago when he was out doing a shoot for a segment on a TV show where he was going to announce a new book...the plane, crashed. An engine malfunction, apparently. His body was never recovered and Kokoha could be said to have never quite gotten over it, and her mother eventually started going out less and less.

So, when she first became a magical girl? Hell yes! This just proved everything about every urban myth and legend right as far as she was concerned. But also, hell no because this meant she was going to have to go around beating up things with magic! Totally uncool! And they didn't even give her something she could just whack things to death with! What's up with that crap!? All she had was her fathers old Tarot Deck! Guh, this is making her more pissed off just thinking about it...

Magical Girl Appearance:

No no no I am not wearing-haaa...at least I look nice...

As a magical girl, her attire is fairly...traditional witchy looking. A pointy hat, dark colored hair and bright blue eyes replace her usual blond hair and hazel colored eyes. A frilly dress may not be her usual sort of attire, but hey, at least its cute?

Concept: Tarot
Archetype: Arcana
Abilities:
Kokoha's abilities, are loosely based off the cards of her favorite Tarot card deck. Each card produces a wide range of individual effects from barriers, a small bit of healing, to those with offensive capabilities. Many though, are for more utility and support purposes. You could say, its a bit ironic that a selfish girl that has never taken the time of day to really get to know others very well takes a more support role typically.

The cards must be 'drawn' to be used, often taking a few seconds of setup in order to use them, and she may only use two at a time without having to 'draw' another from the deck unless otherwise specified like the Death Arcana.

Uuuugh...couldn't ya have just given me a giant hammer to smash things with?!

The fool - The zeroth card in a deck. The card which has unlimited potential and the start of a journey. In her deck, depicted as a carefree girl standing near the edge of a cliff, about to fall into an unknown journey. This card itself does nothing, and is always present no matter what even in her untransformed state. Acts as the catalyst for other cards, triggering the magical girl transformation.

The Magician - The first card in a deck. The fool meets a powerful magician on their journey, helping them achieve the first part of it and acts as a guide. When drawn, allows the user to manifest blasts of pure magical energy. Can be sustained as beams of bluish-white light, or fired as more rapid-fire blasts of bluish-white 'bullets' of energy. A very basic offensive card.

The High Priestess - The second card, and second meeting. The fool meets a priestess, who tells the Fool of the dangers of the world and how to avoid or find them. When drawn, allows the user to feel the presence of shades and negative emotions in a wide radius in order to track them.

The Empress - The third meeting. A kind empress shields others from harm that the Fool unknowingly brought about. Once drawn, allows the user to create a powerful barrier spell onto others at the cost of leaving oneself open.

The Emperor - The fourth meeting. A powerful Emperor tells the Fool that no amount of protecting others matters if one can not protect themselves. Once drawn, allows one to place a powerful barrier in front of oneself.

The Heirophant - The fifth meeting. A wise sage teaches the fool of the world, as well as the joy of teaching itself. Once drawn, allows the user to share their magical energy with any number of allies present, giving them a substantial boost to power and energy reserves.

The Lovers- The sixth meeting, where the Fool meets a pair of lovers. The peaceful tranquility and bliss of love washes away negative emotions. Once drawn, allows the user to place down a protective zone that heals minor wounds, disperses negative emotions and feelings and chases away lesser shades.

The Chariot - The Seventh meeting whereupon the fool learns to steel their determination from all negative thoughts. Once drawn, negates mental interferences in a small area, and destroys illusions in the area.

Strength - The meeting of the Eighth. No amount of determination can help if ones body is weak. Once drawn, strengths ones body as long as the card is drawn making the user physically strong.

The Hermit - The ninth. Some foes, however, can not be met head on. One must find other routes and inspect one self. Enhances the users speed and agility for as long as it is drawn.

The Wheel- The tenth. Even so, luck sometimes refuses to allow one victory. If drawn, allows the user to see roughly two seconds into the future. It does not allow time to change fate, merely potentially defy it.

Justice - The Eleventh. Justice can be cruel. Justice can be harsh. The fool learns that sometimes, one must mete out justice themselves. Once drawn, the card takes the form of a sword that cuts evil in twain.

Hanged Man - The Twelfth. The fool learns that sometimes, to save something, you must sometimes be willing to sacrifice everything. Once drawn, immediately begins to overloads ones magic reserves, multiplying it exponentially. Once critical mass is reached, releases the pent up energy in the form of a massive shockwave from the users body. Almost certainly will destroy most things in a large radius - including the user. Without immediate medical treatment, there's a good chance the user won't survive. The selfishness of such an act, however, makes this incompatible with Judgements Trumpet.

Death - The thirteenth. Staring at the precipice of death, the Fool decides that perhaps, she must change in order to better oneself. Determined to continue their journey, they set out with newfound determination. Once drawn, the card does nothing by itself. However, if activated it can immediately be swapped for any other Arcana without needing to draw it.

Temperance - The fourteenth. Upon the fools journey, she learns that in all things, there is moderation. Desire must be tempered with reason, and reason must also be tempered with passion. Once drawn, allows one to use chains to bind and restrain foes.

Devil - the Fifteenth...but all the same, rejecting sin and evil as unnatural will only bring ruin and misery to those pure souls who know not how to deal with it. Once drawn, the card will pull upon all the negative emotions and desires the user possesses, manifesting a powerful shade that will indiscriminately attack anything in its vicinity. Taking the form of a massive, many armed, horned demon. Once killed, the user will strangely also find themselves free of any negative thoughts and emotions...one must be careful not to over-indulge.

Tower - The sixteenth. A card of sudden upheaval, change, and chaos. Once drawn, allows the user to counter weaker spells and physical attacks by absorbing them with a barrier contained in ones hand. It will then, retaliate appropriately as either a strike of lightning for magical attacks or a phantom blade for physical attacks.

Star- The Seventeenth. The fool watches others lose all hope after the chaos ensuing from the tower. Yet, when others are at their darkest, one must sometimes shine even brighter. Nearly taking all of ones magic in the process, creates a shining star overhead. All who see will feel a gentle warmth as their fatigue is washed away and their magical energy refilled.

Moon- The eighteenth. The fool nears the end of her journey. Behind her, a lifetime of adventure, and ahead...who knows? They are beset by the fear of what could be. Once drawn, allows one to manifest and use minor illusions, such as a fake attack or an illusory doppelganger feint.

Sun- The nineteenth. At the precipice of defeat from fear, a warm hand guides them forward. Once drawn, allows one to manifest a fire-based magical attack as either traditional fireballs or in another manner. A fairly straight forward offensive card.

Judgement - The twentieth. At the end of their journey, the fool stands in front of a being that judges all...and judges them for every action upon their journey. Once drawn, the card must be paired with either the Magician, Justice, Devil, or the Sun. Once they have been paired, judgements trumpet shall be hers, and shall sound the judgement of a foe. Judgement enhances the aspects of one into what can be called a 'finishing move'. Using any of these will typically mean the user is pretty drained afterwards, and not all can really be use effectively in any given situation.

Judgements Call

Magicians Astral Spark - Coalescence's all magical energy within the user to a singular point in front of them...and then unleashes it in a torrent of stars towards the target, bombarding them with innumerable magical projectiles along with a massive stream of magical energy. Do you seek self enlightenment, power above all else as the magician?

Judgements Truth - The combination of Justice and Judgement. Justice's disappears from the users hand, before reappearing some distance above the user, now gargantuan in size. The blade will swing down upon the foe in front. The weight of the blade alone would crush most things. Works best out in the open or in larger indoor spaces...or if collateral damage isn't a concern. Do you seek to become an arbitrator of justice, regardless of what you may have to do?

Coronal Ejection - The combination of Judgement and the Sun. A pillar of sunlight smashes into the foe from above, setting them aflame and smashing them into the ground where their sins and negative thoughts will be quite literally, burned away. Will you become an emissary of righteousness, standing against the dark even if alone?

Devil's Revelation - The combination of Judgement and the Devil. This...is not an option one should consider easily. Instead of just taking the negative emotion from the user, it will drain all negative emotions from everywhere around it effectively creating a very power, very dangerous Shade that must be dealt with eventually. The user themselves will often be engulfed in this tempest of negativity. Or perhaps...the Devils Temptation shall prove your destiny.

The World - Finally, passing judgements trials...the fool stands at the top of the world. A lifetime of journey and learning behind her. Here, at the top, what does she contemplate? This card, unfortunately, can only be drawn by one who has 'completed' their own journey. Whatever that means...well, who knows. It does, however, allow one to use all the other Arcana without needing to rest or draw them individually, letting very briefly all be used without restriction.

Kokoha, however, has no idea what this means and she can not use this card.