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Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

Onto my last week of staggered activity! It's going to extend a few days into the following week as I have to drive from one coast of Canada to the other. But I'll be a regular by the end of next week again! :D

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

Quite a bit shorter than usual on my end. I've come down with a bit of writers block this weekend. A lot of distractions keep pulling my attention away.

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

(Mood Music)

Angels and Demons

The trio entered into the Guild Hall. It didn't take long for them to be greeted by the many adventurers looking to make a name for themselves. The three of them had a reputation, so it wasn't long before the three were separated by crowds of people wanting to talk to them. Auriel had the smallest crowd in the hall around her, compared to heroes of legend, the Holy Warrior was small fry. Thankfully for her, it allowed her to have an easier time getting out of the crowds. With the party regrouped, Auriel moved further into the hall with them. That's when they spotted the other demi-beast. It felt strange, he was almost like a polar opposite to her. Seeing his wings actually made her own twitch. The parallel was almost unsettling. She had heard of vampires, but never had she seen one before. Thus, she didn't recognize the significance of his extra features. Still, the look of the man was sinister in nature. Auriel felt uneasy just looking at him, but she didn't want to pass judgement on him so soon. He seemed amicable with the heroes, and he shared a common interest in Rayla Winters. Perhaps it'd be beneficial for him to come along.

As introductions were passed around, Auriel waited until the heroes were finished. Once her turn came, Auriel extended a hand for a shake, "Auriel Asher, Holy Warrior of the Four." she bows her head, "I welcome you to the team."

Auriel overheard guild receptionist say that they required proof of Rayla's end. Auriel stepped forward and spoke, "What about some of Rayla's hair? Or her ear piercings?"

The angel was already settled on the decision that Rayla needed to die, but she wasn't about to parade a corpse or body parts around to do it. She would make it quick and clean for the bandit leader, then provide a proper burial afterward. Auriel thought back to the hordes, and how they would display their macabre to her and the men that fought with her. She would not become like them.

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

Post incoming in a few hours.

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

I can most definitely pump out a post or two this weekend! I have a long weekend this weekend, and a half-day tomorrow!

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

Young Fun

(Mood Music)

Auriel listened to the heroes' responses. She sighed and nodded, coming to terms with their decision. "Very well. I at least advise that we when we make our approach, we do it with the expectation that we might be walking into a trap. At least that way we wont be caught so if guard if it happens."

Auriel followed behind the heroes quietly and smiled at the same children that regarded Cole as he stepped out. More orphans, a couple of which she recognized. Auriel looked to Cole and Fer, "Mykal, Cal! What are you doing right outside the tavern?" she scolded them, but there was no obvious malice in her voice.

The kids giggled and ran up to her as she knelt down and embraced them in her arms. "Don't you have studies you should be reading up on?"

The kids shook their heads, Mykal spoke first, "The monastery shut down the classes. They said something about needing time to strengthen the windows and doors."

Auriel was there during that council to fortify the monastery before the wave hit. She had been so focused over the past few days training with the heroes that she hadn't even realized that it was the day the elders had agreed upon. Auriel bit her tongue, not wanting to worry the kids about the wave that was drawing ever closer, as told by the dragon hourglass. Auriel glanced over to Fer and Cole for a moment, then back to the children with a grin, "They're just wanting to make sure you two don't slip away from the monastery during classes!"

The boys both groaned when they heard that. Auriel chuckled and leaned in closer, "But not if I have anything to say about it." she winked at them. They would have to wait until the first wave was defeated before Auriel would convince the elders to loosen security.

The kids looked at each other with hope in their eyes, glad that Auriel was still on the orphans' side. Cal changed the topic, "Where are you going, Auriel?"

Auriel gestured to the heroes, "I'm going to the adventurer's guild with the sword and shield heroes. We're going to go fight some bad guys."

They looked at the heroes with awe as Auriel stood up again. "Maybe when we're back we'll tell you all about it~" she teased as she moved to catch up with Fer and Cole.

Auriel smiled to herself as she fell in behind the two heroes. She loved the orphans of the monastery as if they were her little brothers and sisters. While she wasn't one herself, Auriel always felt a deep connection with them. Perhaps it was because all of her friends growing up were orphans, and she was so sad to see her friends coming and going so rapidly. She learned to cherish was time she had with every one of them. Auriel caught up just in time to hear Fer ask about 'Video Games'. She too had picked up on Cole's references to these games. She was admittedly rather curious too. What was a video? What made it so different from any other game? Was it like Cat's Cradle? Dice? Tag? Kick the barrel? Auriel tilted her head and brought her golden gaze onto the back of Cole's head, listening for his answer.

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

Was going to post something tonight but I'm absolutely out of gas today from training lol. I'll get something for you guys tomorrow! :D

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

I look forward to reading it and eventually posting the reply!

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

Yeah lol, I've been around for about the same time and yeah, one RP has reached completion in my history too xD

Another one got really far and it was filled with dedicated people who posted at the same length too. I've posted much longer too, though I find as the intros pass, and things pick up speed, it's better to write smaller posts to keep things digestible.

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

PS Still intending on posting this coming weekend. I have zero time during the week as it stands