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Post by Dal'Lumen on Apr 19, 2009 22:05:39 GMT -5
Resplendent Wood, 3
"There is one other thing Wave..."
Dal interjected. He turned to look at Lirimana noting her anxiety to get going, and turned back down to Wave.
"The man that gave that photograph to Tari...
I was wondering about him. If you're not sure who I mean, it was the same man that gave you a letter from the Emperor.
He paused, and searched Roaring Waves face, allowing a moment of uneasyness to build up before he continued.
"You know the one im sure... What can you tell me about him?"
*A cool smile expanded from the corners of Dals lips, in his eyes resided a glint of curiosity. The look he gave Wave had a strange calming effect, along with a sense that perhaps Dal knew more already than he was letting on.*
Though Dal'Lumen was not directly trying to interrogate Roaring Wave, but old habbits and the skills he had learned in his previous life sometimes revealed themselves in every day situations.
(Pres+Man 5 sxs to persuade wave to tell Dal'Lumen what he knows about the man that gave him the letter)
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Post by Ress on Apr 21, 2009 0:17:15 GMT -5
Resplendent wood, 3
* Wave blibnked as he looked straight at Dal.. a slightly worried expression crossing his face, just before wincing as he thought on this*
" What would you like to know?"
* He returned to his relaxed state, looking Dal in the eye as he did*
" He was a strange man... stumbling drunk, who knew exactly what was going on at all times. He constantly went from giggling goofy, to stern and serious. I couldnt help but feel like he knew what I was going to do and say long before I did it. Somehow, he knew the Emperor, despite being a drunken commoner.... but there was just... something about him... something I just cant describe.... im sorry, there is not much more I can tell you without making you question clearer."
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Post by Dal'Lumen on Apr 21, 2009 2:50:17 GMT -5
Resplendent Wood, 3
Dal'Lumen nodded along knowingly with Roaring Wave's description. That small smirk widdened a little, showing some of his teeth. His cool gray eyes narrowed, trying to dig deeper into Roaring Wave stare.
*He glanced back over his shoulder, breaking eye contact just long enough to illustrate his judgment withheld.*
"Yes... He calls himself 'Boots' I have met with him before... He claims he is trying to help, but refuses to tell us what he knows.
I've yet to decide how much I trust him..."
*His voice was a low rumble, in which an obscure tone of ominousness. Dal wanted to instill uncertainty in Wave in regards to the intentions of Boots.*
"I take it... This was not the first time you spoke to Boots, judging by the amount of trust you put in him. With Tari... With your very life.
*He watched Wave closely.*
"In fact, Lirimana... *He paused*
isn't he the one we suspect was messing around on that manse with those star charts? Yeah... But we just don't know how he could have got up there... maybe Tari can tell us soon enough."
*Dal smiled warmly at Wave. His deep voice took on a new tone, extraordinarily warm and sympathetic.*
"You're a good man, my friend, I learned the hard way long ago that good men need to pay extra attention to the people they trust..."
"You can trust Lirimana and I... If you can try to remember anything else, please tell us."
(6 SxS Social Attack: Dal is urging Roaring Wave to tell him any other pertinent information about Boots, And casting doubt on Boots' Trustworthiness. )
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Post by Ress on Apr 21, 2009 16:27:41 GMT -5
Resplendent wood, 3
* Wave looked puzzled, turned his gaze to the north-western wall, before looking right back at Dal*
" Boots huh?.... well, I have good reason for trusting him... he did help Tari and I get off The Blessed Isle when we did... I do not think he is at all dangerous. I mean... he has only helped us. What with relaying the letter from the emperor with permission for the warstrider.
Plus... I have suspected more of him since I met him. He has to be more than he seems... I mean... he disappears like fog on a sunny day, then shows back up like your reflection in the water.
He acts like a whirlpool, then shows he is really a Tsunami.
I have suspected he is Daana'd in disguise... he hows all the signs of it... though he does not look like how I remember Daana'd looking... but I would suspect she can look however she likes.
I Don't expect you to understand... but this is how I feel."
( 7 suxx to convince Dal that there is more to "Boots" than what he seems. and that he is no danger)
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Post by Lirimana on Apr 22, 2009 15:25:20 GMT -5
Resplendent Wood 3,
Well, we do suspect Boots of being involved in that, yes. I would like to follow the theory that Boots is an ally and not an enemy, but even if he is an ally I have a hard time believing that he is D'naad. One reason for that is that I've never heard of any of the Dragons appearing to a Dragon-Blooded. I suppose it could happen, but that Dragon-Blooded could be crowned a blasphemer in their society...
*Lirimana gave a half-cocked quirky smile as she realized she was starting in on a rambling thought process out loud*
Anyway, we don't really know just yet, do we? Next time we run into Boots, and I'm sure that there will be a next time, we can always interrogate him as to whether or not he is D'naad or just a meddlesome sneak. A lot of people can have that personality, not just the Water Dragoness
*Lirimana thought back to the nights she'd had recently, but recalling nothing directly about D'naad*
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Post by Dal'Lumen on Apr 22, 2009 21:16:54 GMT -5
Resplendent wood, 3
"Perhaps the truth will be presented to us in time... Forgive me, but for now I must reserve my judgement of Boots."
*Slowly he stood back up, a clam collectedness surrounding him. He reached out with one hand and patted Wave gingerly on the shoulder, and grinned at him.*
"Get some rest my friend. We will be back here with Tari shortly, I thank you for tolerating our questions."
*He turned to Lirimana and nodded.*
"Let's head out."
*He started on his way outside the manse.*
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Post by Ress on Apr 25, 2009 13:50:42 GMT -5
Resplendent wood, 3
* Wave relaxed once more, heaving a sigh as he readied to go to sleep*
" I am sure you will figure everything out for yourself... sorry I wasn't more of a help. Let me know how today turns out"
* He yawned, feeling the magic of Lirimana's healing come over him*
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Post by Lirimana on Apr 25, 2009 23:16:14 GMT -5
Resplendent Wood 3,
Of course. See you in the morning
*Lirimana adjusted any wrinkly corners and turned to follow Dal'Lumen out of the Manse. When they reached the others she looked from one to the other until every face had been accounted for*
So, who's sittin' where?
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Post by Dargo on Apr 26, 2009 1:13:17 GMT -5
Resplendent wood, 3
*Dargo raised his hand*
"Ooh ooh! I'll shift to a smaller size and be on someone's lap!"
*Dargo closed his eyes and long brown hair grew out of all his pores. (He looked like if Chewbacca was spliced with cousin It.) His shape then condensed. The sound of his bones crunching, reducing their size, sounded like stale baguettes being broken over ancient brittle Chinese enamelware. He became the shape of a Hare, once the long hair receded to the correct length of a Brown Hare. He then hopped over with the others.*
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Post by Arachnia of the Hour on Apr 29, 2009 1:51:29 GMT -5
Resplendent Wood 3,
You and Quar are riding on top of the Warbird while Dal'Lumen and Tari are taking the free passenger seats. The rest of us will shift to a smaller form and take up a lap or shoulder etcetera. Now as long as we are all clear, shall we get going?
*The Empress melted into a quicksilver puddle on the ground and proceeded to reshape herself as a raven. When her shape had solidified she preened a few feathers and hopped over to the open hatch of the flight vehicle. A quick leap and a few beats of her wings brought her to the back of a chair in the Warbird where she sat looking at the others. The beak she wore opened and she let out a call to the other Lunars for them to follow her in*
Caw!
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Post by Ress on Apr 29, 2009 1:56:49 GMT -5
Resplendent wood, 3
* After a moment of piling in , the group all managed to hitch a ride upon the giant first age warship.
The ride was slower, what with Quar-Zagot clinging to the outer hull, and Lirimana being held onto by him, but the ride was smooth enough... Until the sounds of essence cannons could be heard shooting through the air, whizzing past the first age ship harmlessly, thanks to the champion driving skills of Sentinel.
" It looks like someone down here doesn't want us up here."
The floating island could be seen in the distance, and hopes soared as it became more than visible... but within grasp!... the the ship then dipped sharply, then climbed and stood idle in the air*
" Its no use.. I believe I have come to the edge of my range... I can go no farther than this, and I don't advise jumping." * Said the disappointed guardian spirit.. his form looking like a scratchy picture on a television*
* Looking up at the floating island, it did not seem like such a crazy idea to jump... it was maybe five or six feet in distance.... it was only when one looked down would they see how crazy such a feet was*
"... I have an idea!" * Quar said as he knelt down, holding firmly to the warbird as he placed Lirimana on his shoulders.
His body began to grow rapidly, absorbing his clothing and becoming longer and stony, until his full sized dragon form was realized.
He stretched himself out, until his arms grasped the levitated ground above him. Careful not to jerk the Warbird around, Quar slowly placed his chin to the edge of the island, and fanned out the spikes on his back, making himself into a crude, yet effective latter, with Lirimana within arms reach of the safe elevated land*
" now climb up my back and onto the island!"
( wits+integrity diff 3 )
( Everyone who succeeds the difficulty sees this...)
* The island was deceptively large, perhaps 7 miles or so around and covered with many exotic plants and flowers, many with medicinal and occult properties, and all brightly colored. Trees were rather sparse, but each was large and colorful, much like the smaller plants, and many bore fruit... but it all paled in comparison to what lay in the center of the island.
The mans that lay there was huge, comparable to the Imperial manse and the Empress' manse, with with completely different styles of craft. it was made from what looked like quartz, but darker in color, but glinted just as much in the sunlight, like a great hunk of magical obsidian. the exterior walls pincered out, protecting what looked to be a courtyard, where carefully arranged and lavishly ornate lawn furnature lay, complete with ageless couches, six chairs around a smooth white table and small wind chimes at all sides.
The Manse extended upward in layers like the tower of babel, extending out into a point, that anyone with any scholarly sense would know was a telescope, undoubtedly part of an observatory.
There were signs of a scuffle all around, what with areas with pounded down grass, broken tree branches and even specks of blood if one were to look hard enough (perception+awareness diff 3)*
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Post by Arachnia of the Hour on Apr 29, 2009 21:43:57 GMT -5
Resplendent Wood 3,
*Arachnia spread her wings and simply flew over Quar, not needing to climb, what with being able to fly and all... Once she was on the other side of their living bridge, she splashed down into a silver pool once more and reclaimed her human shape down to the Moonsilver tattoos She looked around at the new scenery and a frown crept on her face*
Hmm...
*looking over at Sayana she shook her head, the expression of distaste increasing for a moment at the assault before melting back into her usual self*
It would seem that someone doesn't want us up here. We need to work quickly in case there is some sort of recourse. This manse is extremely large and it looks like there has been some sort of fight. And...
*The Empress walked over to a small patch of taller grass, a focused look on her face. Noticing a glint of metal she reached in and pulled out a tin cup that was an identical match to Boots's cup. There was even some liquid left in it*
It would appear that someone didn't want this found
*she held up the cup for the others to see*
Shall we pair up and spread out over the area? Nobody should go by themselves and if we get into too much trouble flaring our animas can reach over long distances incase we're too far away to be heard. Any questions or disputes?
{{Wits+Integrity difficulty 3... 5 successes}}
{{Perception+Awareness difficulty 3... 4 successes}}
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Post by Lirimana on Apr 29, 2009 21:50:09 GMT -5
Resplendent Wood 3,
*Lirimana climbed off of the top of the Warbird, careful now that she was miles off the ground and didn't have the powerful arms or buoyant body of Quar to keep her from falling to her doom. About the time she was halfway across the Dragon-bridge she resisted the notion to try and leap the last expanse and see how far she could get. It seemed that sometimes stupid ideas like that would occur at random intervals and most often required resistance. If she didn't stop herself then those sorts of things could be deadly.. hehe... In fact, when she saw Arachnia start changing shape she had to keep her fingers to herself since she wanted to stick her finger in the silver puddle and see what happened. That, however, might get her thrown off this floating island.. A quick look around brought her some amazement. This place was awesome and a shiver of excitement ran through her. When Dargo was tossed towards her she reached out her arms and caught him. Cradling him in her arms she walked across and stepped onto the island. Once on solid ground she set Dargo on the ground and was about to go investigate the shining of metal in the grass when Arachnia grabbed it*
That looks like Boots's cup. That man has been everywhere. It sounds good to me. Who wants to pair up with me?
*she looked to Sayana and shrugged*
Heck if I know, Arachnia's probably right. It makes me wonder if they were involved in the Ress situation. Whoever it was we're dealing with a group since those arrows came from two directions, the South and the West. We should be swift but thorough here. If these people are involved with the area up here then who knows how quickly they can reach this place...
(Wits+Integrity diff 3... 3 suxx)
(Perception+Awareness difficulty 3.. 4 suxx)
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Post by Dal'Lumen on Apr 29, 2009 22:52:46 GMT -5
Resplendent Wood, 3
The sound of silk fluttering expended through the cabin in the high altitude winds as the door was flung open by a wide eyed Dal'Lumen. He peered over the edge to the vast expanse of sky and earth below him.
"Whoa! Nice flying, this thing is Awesome! You will have to teach me to fly Sentinel." *He turned and grinned at Sentinel.*
He reached out and found a solid grip on the top of the warbird with one hand, and reached around behind to grab Dargo by the scruff of his furry neck with the other, and with monkey-like deftness, he swung his entire body up and over landing softly on the top of the Warbirds wing where he then tossed the squiggling little brown Hair to Lirimana above.
"Up you go!"
*He laughed heartily and turned to watch the owl Sayana glide out of the cockpit up to the land above. He grabbed hold of Quars stony spines and quickly flicked himself up the dragons back.*
"That's usin' your head Quar!"
*He said as he lunged off of Quars shoulder,
going airborne and then landing safely and soundlessly, outside the fluttering of silk and his clinking hook swords. He stood up and peered over the edge precariously. He stepped back and looked at the others with a grin.*
"Well now... Let's take a look around, shall we...
Quite a place up here, whoever has been here has been livin' easy, up till they got themselves in a scrap. Now that you mention it it does look a little battle worn though."
(wits+integ 3dif : 5 sxs)
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Post by sayana on Apr 30, 2009 1:51:20 GMT -5
Resplendent Wood 3,
*Sayana, following The Empress' lead, flew from the transport to the mysterious new place and dropped to the ground, giving a small "hoot" of amazement at how quickly the scenery had been changing recently, and stretched back up to her full height and shape, releasing her feathers with a "fooph" and smoothing down her skirt*
Well, that was really rather something else...so why is it, may I ask, that we have been fired upon?
*She looked toward her senior exalts, hopeful that someone could and would answer her query*
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