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Post by Ress on Jul 5, 2011 21:51:30 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
* In the northwestern manse, Dagon slept along side Ame. His dreams were still filled with dreams of being the terror of the tides, bringing with him death and despair wherever he flew his colors.
At the tail end of his night time aberration, he was awoken by a bright flash of light which rose in the distance.
Dagon bolted upright in his bed, terror shot across his face... but when he saw there was no large silver clad figure before him, he calmed himself... but still he saw the light in the distance. Turning his head, he saw a speck of burning gold descend quickly, then level out.
Having been taught at The Spiral Academy, Dagon knew exactly what this was and figured there was no way this could be a training exercise.
Dagon jumped out of bed, threw on some clothes and immediately went down a level to Wave & Tari's penthouse, letting himself right in, finding their bedroom all too quickly*
" Wave! Tari! wake up, we have to go!"
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Post by Ress on Dec 1, 2011 2:31:18 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
* Tari and Wave sit bolt upright when they hear Dagon's voice. Realizing it was The Sea-Monster, Wave hopped out of bed and immediately shot at Dagon with a gout of water, causing the top layer of his skin to glow a deep blue. Following in synch, Tari accompanied Wave's elemental bolt attack with one of her own*
" I knew it! You are a traitor!"
" What are you doing here?! Get out!"
* Dagon reached out with both hands and caught both elemental bolts, levitating them in the readied position*
" There is no time for this! The city is under attack and I think The Admiral needs our help!"
* Dagon drops his hands, letting the water rush out over the floor harmlessly*
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Post by Terrestrial on Dec 1, 2011 2:44:15 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
*Ame sat up immediately when Dagon did, his frantic energy causing a spike of panic through her. She quickly realized that it was a danger, but not to her husband, and as he dashed to wake up the others, she took the time to put on her armor and grab her weapon. Her looks and words could get her out of most situations, but this was Calibration and she wasn't going to take the chance that she would need a more physical approach and find herself lacking. Besides, she had a child to take extra caution for.
Making her way to Wave and Tari's suite, Ame came in the door just as Dagon was making a large puddle on the floor. She rolled her eyes, having her the accusing shouts, and shot a glance at Dagon before looking at the other two*
Calm down, you two. Dagon is just overzealous and didn't knock first. Take a moment and look out your window. See the bright light? How about everyone suit up quickly and we'll head out
*Ame's hair was tousled, but it still looked good, like a sleepy blue Valkyrie. She was going back and forth between the sleepy look and the active awareness that was underneath that. She was trying to keep the image so that she might throw off the enemy, but adrenaline was making it rather difficult. Despite the urgency of the situation, her voice was calm and compelling without sounding bossy*
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Post by Ress on Dec 7, 2011 3:42:08 GMT -5
Calibration, 1
* Wave looks at Ame, his reservation apparent on his face. He knew nothing of her, other than she had exalted from plebeian class and decided to marry a pirate. Taking a moment to at least respect a dragon, Wave looks out the window, immediately noticing the blip of golden light off in the distance*
" An anathema?.... !!... I mean, Solar!... So what? The empire is run by them."
* Tari hops out of bed and takes a closer look at the glowing light, seeing it disappear down into the darkness*
" I don't think that is soneone Exalting... those lights mark a great battle with Ana.... a Solar. "
* Dagon starts getting frantic, still shaken from the nightmare he had just a few moments ago*
" We have to get out there! Sentinel is down and I can't get any of the Manse's systems running! There is no time!"
* Dagon runs down stairs and to the dragon boats in the water way, but finds that the water is inert and without essence to power it.*
* Wave contemplates the situation, then nods. Now serious, he shows his resolve by gathering up his armor and weaponry while gathering his thoughts out loud*
" This is a serious issue. A conflict outside, a manse down. This has happened once on The Blessed Isle... Manosque Viridian of House Manosque used The Eye of Autochthon to take down the island's war-manses, then attacked by surprised... this is a coup!"
* Tari follows suit, having no armor or weapons of her own, but put clothes on over the undergarments she wore to bed*
" The only logical thing to do is find a way to get to East Bezair as fast as possible.... I have it!"
* Tari tightens her black belt over her deep blue gi, using the last bit of deep blue ribbon to tie her hair back*
" What we have to do is make our way to the Marina. There I am sure we can find something to get us to East Bezair and help us with whatever problem we might find!."
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Post by Terrestrial on Dec 8, 2011 2:00:54 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
*Ame smiled at the obvious hesitation to believe her from Wave, not letting his distrust get to her. She watched for a moment while they processed the situation and realizes what was happening. When Dagon ran off, she sighed inwardly and gave a quick departing bow before following him*
If you'll excuse me
*she jogged a bit to catch up with Dagon, finding him at the dragon boats. She put her hand on his shoulder to stop him, her voice rising up so he could hear her*
Dagon, my love, you should put on something more protective and gather a weapon, just as a backup, if nothing else. Being reckless doesn't hurt the enemy, only us
*she gave him a sly smile and ran her hands long her sides*
good thing I'm still thin enough to fit in my armor
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Post by Ress on Dec 8, 2011 3:33:55 GMT -5
Calibration, 1
* Dagon sighs, standing on the inert dragon boat. His heart pounded as his mind slowly processed what was going on. The sound of Ame's voice brought him back to reality*
" Good idea! I'll be back with a plan"
* Dagon runs off through the Manse, back to their penthouse where he retrieved his armor and weapon.*
* While he is gone, both Tari and Wave arrive downstairs in full battle attire. The two of them stop when they see Ame, then look at the dragon boats*
" Are the dragon boats working? We had to come check before we make the swim to the Marina."
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Post by Terrestrial on Dec 8, 2011 14:00:11 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
Come back soon, husband
*Ame watched him run off, unsheathing her weapon while she stood by herself near the boats. If she did get jumped, at least she would be ready. She offered a smile as Wave and Tari approached, but it disappeared at their question*
I'm afraid not. It looks as though the damage to the system has halted it farther than anticipated. Dagon will return in a moment; he went to get himself more appropriate attire. We should work together on this. I've heard that Dragon-Blooded are best in groups, and two is better than four for that sort of thinking, don't you agree?
*her sleepy appearance had gone by now, though she seemed to be only mildly wary, the presence of her familiar armor and weapon comforting. She had yet to test it in battle, but she was sure it had seen many before her and would many after. Her watery gaze settled on the two of them, reading their relationship and feelings for one another in their postures and the way they moved*
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Post by Ress on Dec 12, 2011 1:23:45 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
*Wave Nods, looking down the watery tunnel that the boat would have sailed down. Looking back at Ame, Wave tightened his bracers, looking a bit pale*
" This means there is a good chance whoever is causing this has The Eye of Autochthon... I hope not, but this is the only thing I can think of powerful enough to take down the empire's infrastructure... If this is the work of that accursed artifact, then the day is already lost."
"Don't Say that!"
* Dagon hurries down the stairs, his armor mostly on, but still in need of strapping in. He quickly runs to the side of Wave and Tari, still as frantic as ever*
"The day can't be lost.. we still HAVE to act. My ship is outside, we can take this to West Bezair and swim through the waterway until we reach the Manse... is everyone in agreement?"
" Wave suggested we should go to the Marina and pick up supplies before we depart for the Bezair manse."
* Dagon pats Wave on his shoulder as he charged upstairs and jumped out one of the windows on the upper level and landed on the deck of his ship and began prepping the ship for sail*
* Both Tari and Wave were left stunned, not recognizing the Dagon that scurried before them. Without protest, the two of them ran up to water level, where they walked down the pier and to the ship*
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Post by Terrestrial on Dec 15, 2011 4:24:45 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
You have a rather dour outlook, don't you?
*she offered Wave a semi-bemused look, her lips pursing a bit and sitting off-center of her face. At Dagon's frantic flailing, her expression changed, suggesting she didn't know what he'd do without her, as she went after him*
See you two down there!
*as soon as she caught up with Dagon, she grabbed his armor and began finishing its closure, securing straps and making sure no skin would be rubbed. She was a bit brusque in her hurry to finish so they could get going, but she was effective. When she was done, she patted his armored butt and gave him a kiss on the cheek*
Dagon, my Love, my husband. You need to halt a moment and breathe deeply. Calm yourself or you will be of no use, running around like an Anhule in a dog kennel
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Post by Ress on Dec 22, 2011 4:22:29 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
* By the time Ame caught him, Dagon had already set his ship's mast, pulled in the anchor and was set securely with both hands on the wheel, ready to sail off once everyone had arrived.
Despite being decked out like a scary pirate, Dagon seemed more like a frantic mother hen. Dagon did not realize that Ame had fixed his straps, but did notice she was there when she kissed his cheek.*
" Oh! Yes, I will feel much better once we have left port... I am afraid people are getting hurt! We have to be ready for anything that we may find."
* a few moments later, Wave and Tari stepped up onto the ship's deck.*
* Soon as Dagon sees the two, he lets the sails out and sends the ship out into open water. Dagon's anima banner starts to glow around him as he activated charms to increase the speed in which the ship sailed*
" Don't worry, we will get there as fast as we can!"
* Silently, wave stepped up and began casting his own charms, helping Dagon speed his ship through the water and to the growing Marina in the distance*
* Tari walks to the back of the ship, and with her command of water, pushes the ship along by pressing the waves against the ship's hull, a very crude method of propulsion*
" Here we go!"
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Post by Ress on Feb 20, 2012 3:27:48 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
Pulling into the open Marina, Dagon brought the sails down and leapt off his ship in time to stop it with his foot from the dock. Like he had done a million times, Dagon tied the ship to the dock, then looked about the Marina, looking for anything that might aid them in their search, but despite his looking, his frantic mindset did not allow him to focus long enough to form a plan*
*Going to the far wall, Wave swiftly removed his armor and began putting on one of the black suits of Jade Power Armor*
" These are what I had in mind. When Admiral Dal'Lumen and I went through the area, we saw these. I knew they would come in handy sooner or later... too bad it had to be sooner."
* Tari ran to Wave's side and began helping him in adorning himself with the ancient power armor. She expertly locked him into the armor, knowing all the hidden latches and straps that the first age artificers put into place*
" This is a great find! I used to help the Immaculate Monks put these on before their parades. I have even seen a few demonstrations. These are very powerful!"
*Dagon leapt forward and began removing his own suit of armor, glad that they now had a way to help, should the situation get out of hand.*
* as soon as Dagon took the great jade helmet in his hand, Wave knocked the piece of armor away from Dagon with a blast of water from his palm.*
“ I am afraid that Dragon Armor is for heroes, not pirates, Sea Monster.”
*The stinging sensation subsided slowly as Dagon looked slack jawed at the armored Roaring Wave that stood before him. His mind went blank for a moment, but his words soon found him once more*
“We don’t have time for this, Wave! The Empire needs us and we can’t waste time bickering!”
*Tari stepped away from the half adorned armor and moved to the escelating squabble between Dagon and Wave, her skin still glowing from the armor hastening charms she had been using*
“ Wave! What are you doing? We should be saving our energy for the enemy!”
The enemy is all around us, so maybe you should finish putting your armor on and aid the people of Imperveress... I’ll stay here and take care of The Sea Monster”
Reluctantly, Tari went back to her armor and began putting on the final pieces*
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Post by Terrestrial on Feb 24, 2012 3:49:43 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
*Ame's features drew down into a scowl as Wave attacked her husband, her hard-trained reflexes kicking in as she drew her daiklaive and stepped between Dagon and Wave. She kept it at her waist, the weapon blending in with the ancient armor she wore. When she spoke, her voice took on the edge of someone going to diffuse a dangerous conflict*
Roaring Wave, that's not the way to handle this. Rationality should take precedence here. We are all needed in full regalia to protect this empire
*Ame did her very best to remain calm, at least on the outside, since she figured that ripping Wave a new orifice wouldn't be worthwhile at this very point in time. After all, how dare he assault and then insult her husband?! Ame took a deep breath to calm herself before she reconsidered her diffusing course of action and tried out her new weapon and armor on her first live target*
5 suxx Cha+Pres to diffuse Wave
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Post by Ress on Mar 1, 2012 3:48:48 GMT -5
Calibration, 1
* Wave took his gaze off Dagon and onto Ame. His stance wavered as her words rang over and over in his head. He knew that things were dangerous outside, but he also knew that Dagon was a dangerous criminal who was well known for backstabbing.*
" I know things about him that you don't Ame... I understand you care for him, but he is a manipulative sea serpent. He knew he needed someone to vouch for him, so he chose you. He is a dangerous man Ame and I am sorry you got mixed up with him"
* Dagon got down on both knees and placed his sword on the floor in front of him, keeping himself as non-threatening as he could*
" Dont worry, Ame... I can handle this. Here, I am no threat to you now, Wave... I don't know what I did to you, but whatever it is I am sorry... I know I have a bad reputation and have done wicked things... these are all true and I am not going to deny it. I know you do not believe me, but I am a changed man and have given you no reason to distrust me... if you don't like me that is fine, but don't make the empire suffer because you find my heinous past distasteful..."
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Post by Terrestrial on Mar 1, 2012 17:44:44 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
*An icy growl entered her voice when she spoke again, her green eyes narrowed and dark. Her body began to glow, limned in a pulsing blue much unlike her own anima, as she took a step toward Roaring Wave*
Don't speak to me like a lovestruck fool, Wave. I am well aware of every story on the Sea Monster. You can't be a trader as good as I am without it.
*Ame continued to glare down at Wave, having risen to her full height and looking down her nose at him*
You should also know, Dragon, that I chose him. He is mine.
*she licked her lips, much like a beast preparing for a fight... or food. Some part of her recognized that this probably wasn't the most diplomatic approach to this situation, but all that buzzed through the forefront of her mind was that her dearest love was being threatened and she had to defend him*
I pity you and your close-minded ways. I pity your wife who has to deal with that, and I pity this empire for having such a blight on the mindset of its leaders. I suggest you find a new way to be, before it kills you
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Post by Ress on Mar 2, 2012 3:43:31 GMT -5
Calibration 1,
* Wave stumbled back when he saw the weapon's glow, knowing no charm or spell that could replicate the look or sound of the artifact he was looking at... this had to be the weapon of legend and his shaking made it clear he recognized it.*
" No.... that can't be?!?.... you.."
* Wave looked quickly between Dagon and Ame, the look of terror growing on his face as Ame got closer to him with that weapon*
" I thought you had it... everyone on the blessed isle knew the legend of Ledaal Issera and the weapon presented to her by D'annad herself! The power died with her!... nobody else can make it work! It has never happened!"
* Dagon smiled, seeing the once inert family heirloom now alive and crackling with power, a small tear rolled down his cheek, which he wiped away with a happy sigh*
"I never thought I would see the day... even if it is no in my hands"
* Dagon did not give himself long to enjoy this landmark moment in his life, before switching back to serious Dagon, though still he knelt on the ground with his weapon before him. He reached from around his neck and retrieved a black jade amulet of a dragon coiled around his household symbol, which he tossed to Ame.*
" Ame, please listen very carefully... the empire needs you more than ever right now. Take Tari and get suited up, then please... you need to find out what is going on... people are being hurt, and my ancestor Ledaal Issera would have wanted you to protect those who can't themselves...This Amulet has the key to unlocking the true power of Ledaal Issera's daiklaive. I will meet with you later.. I can handle this."
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