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Post by Ress on Jul 6, 2008 1:42:14 GMT -5
Ascending wood, 26
*When Arachnia arrived at the large golden pyramid that was the Imperial Manse, she would notice immediately that there were no bloody hand spirits anywhere around the base, not for many miles... it seems like the bloody hands were wrong.. there was no such spirit around here*
( Perception+Awareness diff 3 )
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Post by Arachnia of the Hour on Jul 7, 2008 16:24:50 GMT -5
Ascending Wood, 26
*Arachnia looked around at the area that seemed to be empty of the being she was looking for. There was something here, though....*
{{4 successes on Perception+Awareness}}
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Post by Ress on Jul 7, 2008 16:44:02 GMT -5
Ascending wood, 26
* Up at the top of the Manse, where Ress commonly stood to look out over his Empire.... there was a large spectral figure, hovering somberly as it looked out to the west. Its steam like body flowed like ever rising smoke, yet simply floundered in the air as a person might if submerged. The clearest feature of this creature was its red hands*
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Post by Arachnia of the Hour on Jul 7, 2008 17:06:26 GMT -5
Ascending Wood, 26
*the roving gaze of the black widow easily grabbed hold of the spectral shape on top of the manse and her eyes narrowed as her shape melted down into that of a snowy owl and with a few beats of her powerful wings, and a little hop to jump start her rise into the air, Arachnia made it to the top in only a few moments as opposed to the trek inside and all the way up the elevator. As she reached her destination, the Lunar's wings gave slower downbeats as she alighted on a ledge and folded her wings in her touchdown. A few hops and she morphed again, growing taller and shapelier in just a few seconds until she was a woman again. A soft hand tossed back the locks of hair that had fallen in front of her body during transition while the Empress fixed the figure with her dark gaze. There was a smile on her face but not in her eyes. Time was ticking for Ress and she knew for sure that he didn't do it. She could feel no more rage threatening to explode through her flesh, only the cold determination that had developed over the past day. Approaching the figure, the spider looked directly at it*
What is holding captive your attention?
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Post by Ress on Jul 7, 2008 17:41:38 GMT -5
Ascending wood, 26
[glow=red,2,300]* The old bloody hand slowly turned around, still somber and low. Its strange fanged maw held the expression of sorrow, or boredom.. one of those two*
" Nothing... I simply watch longingly... Why do you visit me, Empress Arachnia?"
*This old god was nothing like the younger ones down in the city, who were still giddy over the murder that took place. He was far more bored, possably lonely.. or even sad*[/glow]
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Post by Arachnia of the Hour on Jul 10, 2008 15:55:43 GMT -5
Ascending Wood, 26
*Arachnia gave a consenting nod to his answer, accepting it as true. The spider noted his difference in attitude and took it into account, contributing much of it to his age, although that wasn't necessarily the real reason. Part of his expression caught her attention and her gaze softened so that she seemed more inviting. He was not antagonistic towards her and thus she had no right to be towards him*
I am here to ask you some questions about the recent events that occurred recently. I would highly appreciate your cooperation, Old One. What is it you are longing for?
*she took a step backwards and leaned against the side so as to have something to do with herself other than figuring out where she wanted to put her hands while she stood. Innately sensual, she felt no need to push the angle with this spirit, and so she simply sat with her arms crossed under her breasts while she watched the ancient Bloody Hand*
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Post by Ress on Jul 11, 2008 20:25:32 GMT -5
Ascending wood, 26
[glow=red,2,300]* The somber old god sighed once more, its long arms hung low, still dripping with red. It looked up from its spot at the ground, not gazing at Arachnia*
" What am I longing for?.... something of any worth to watch. I have gone a very long time without seeing anything interesting. Immortal life means nothing without preoccupation... I have come to envy mortals... with their short, exciting lives.... everything is fresh... everything is new.... but after your first three hundred years...... everything is the same... it's all bland... it's all... meanningless........... is this all you wish to know, Empress Arachnia?"[/glow]
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Post by Arachnia of the Hour on Jul 14, 2008 16:02:45 GMT -5
Ascending Wood, 26
I'm sorry that you have grown bored.. Actually, I came to you for a reason, and you happen to be in a rather interesting place as it is related to my question. You may or may not have guessed, but I want to know about the deaths in each city that occurred recently. Since you are up here, I wonder if you were here at the moment the shots were fired? If so, what can you tell me about it?
*she took an internal breath, praying that it wasn't Ress or that there was a good reason if it was*
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Post by Ress on Jul 14, 2008 17:14:55 GMT -5
Ascending wood, 26
[glow=red,2,300]" Yes... I saw what happened.... if you would like to know... I will tell you...
The Emperor stood here... looking out.... He then became enraged and began firing arrows.... He fired so many that he had to call to Bo-Ki-Sa-Chi for more... at the last moment, when they were all gone... he smiled and said " Got em". It was a strange thing to see..... almost exciting... but no... nothing here is exciting.. they are simply ordinary....."
* The god sighed and shook its head as it spoke.. making this story sound like a sad tale*[/glow]
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Post by Arachnia of the Hour on Jul 14, 2008 20:53:00 GMT -5
Ascending Wood, 26
"Bo-Ki-Sa-Chi"? And when Ress got enraged, was there anything suggesting as to why?
*Arachnia shook her head internally, it just couldn't be Ress! He just wouldn't do something like that! There had to be something inconsistent, it just didn't fit.. Even in that time before, when he had gotten a little strange, he never attacked anyone*
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Post by Ress on Jul 14, 2008 22:30:28 GMT -5
Ascending wood, 26
[glow=red,2,300]" That I do not know,Empress.... all I know is that he shot many arrows off into the distance.... he would wait for what I can only assume is a signal from that dragon... then began to fire... but when he was done with the final shot... he smiled and said " Got em".... I don't know what that means... but he said it."[/glow]
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Post by Arachnia of the Hour on Jul 15, 2008 15:48:58 GMT -5
Ascending Wood, 26
Could you tell me who Bo-Ki-Sa-Chi is, Old One? Thank you for considering the event, at least
*the Widow found the urge to mirror the mixed expression that was on the spirit's face, though she resisted. She ran her hand through her hair and looked at the Bloody Hand while he responded*
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Post by Ress on Jul 16, 2008 3:33:06 GMT -5
Ascending wood, 26
[glow=red,2,300]* The spirit looked blank stared at the spider empress before drawing breath and answering her question*
"Bo-Ki-Sa-Chi?..... the Emperor... or at least the old one... before Ress came and took the crown. Though Bo-Ki-Sa-Chi died a long time ago... killed by many dragon-blooded.. It was the last impressive thing I ever saw.
no.. I know little else... except The Dragon returning with large quantities of flowing wheat in one of his scales... it was strange... almost interesting..."
* the god sighed again... a depressing sight*[/glow]
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Post by Arachnia of the Hour on Jul 16, 2008 19:32:01 GMT -5
Ascending Wood, 26
Mayli might be involved? And Bo-Ki-Sa-Chi must have been Ress's previous incarnation... I see. Hmm, well, you have been quite helpful, Old One, I thank you. Do you remember anything about the times each city was hit? Did they vary at all?
*Arachnia wondered if Towering Oak had gone to speak with Mayli yet, and if so, what he found. If he hadn't, well, they would have words at a later time.. She needed to speak with Quar Zagot and Mayli, but she still had questions for the Bloody Hand. So many things yet to do!*
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Post by Ress on Jul 16, 2008 20:50:38 GMT -5
Ascending wood, 26
[glow=red,2,300]" Alas... I do not know when they were hit or how many times... all I know is that it happened....... is here anything else I can tell you, Empress?...."[/glow]
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