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The Exalted Mountains were not always a part of Siv’en and are only a few thousands years old. A legend is known for their creation and it is said they were created by the Colossi Ni’thorne which The Precursor had bound. Such legends are found in only the most elder of tomes and scrolls which speak of Siv’en’s history.
A wide range of creatures make their home in the mountains including griffons, manticore, dragons, the great eagles, and even giants and trolls. Every now and then an elemental golem rears its maw and creates havoc on travelers. A system of crypts are found inside of the mountains but travelers beware. Many a soul has been lost to them.
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OOC Notes
There was fresh snow upon the ground and it lent a chill to the air which nipped at Demi’s cheeks and nose. The woman stood in the middle of a bridge which was humming with the ancient spells cast upon it. In a world filled with wondrous and natural phenomenon like magic, the people of the land forgot how important it truly was. For example, Demi thought to herself, one could snip the bond of magic from the bridges through the Exalted Mountains and the people of Skyfall would die.
They would have no food and no water outside of the one which grew on their floating mountain. The winter mage ran her gloved fingers along the ropes of the bridge in a reverence. And then her eyes turned up to the shimmering white walls of the Citadel. Demi had saved two lives and condemned the others to death. It was the way that it was meant to be but having to sacrifice was never a pleasant beginning to saving the world.
But it was a necessary sacrifice.
They would have no food and no water outside of the one which grew on their floating mountain. The winter mage ran her gloved fingers along the ropes of the bridge in a reverence. And then her eyes turned up to the shimmering white walls of the Citadel. Demi had saved two lives and condemned the others to death. It was the way that it was meant to be but having to sacrifice was never a pleasant beginning to saving the world.
But it was a necessary sacrifice.
OOC Notes
"Yer too old tae be doin' this tae yerself, ye old dwarf!" he cursed himself, just loud enough for anyone nearby to hear. The mountains looked absolutely exquisite today - the innocent white snow, the magical floating bridges, his hot breath against the chill air, it was all very serene and beautiful.
Really the only thing taking away from this lovely, albeit chilly, day was the fact that this grand dwarf was underneath quite the monster of a polar bear. His face was shoved into an expression of struggle and concentration, straining his arms against the might of the wild animal, pinned down like your every-day prey.
But where the bear was strong, Mikhail the former High General was witty. A swift kick with his armored boot into the bear's gut was enough to weaken the creature; in another quick motion, he brought his heavily armored shoulder to the bear's snout, effectively knocking it unconscious. He had no desire to kill the poor thing, after all, he had been the one to wander into the critter's den.
The dwarf chuckled and patted the bear affectionately on the belly before standing up and stretching a bit. It was then that he spotted the figure of the woman on a nearby bridge. "Hmm," was all he allowed himself to mutter as he deliberately wiped some snow from his grand, red beard.
Really the only thing taking away from this lovely, albeit chilly, day was the fact that this grand dwarf was underneath quite the monster of a polar bear. His face was shoved into an expression of struggle and concentration, straining his arms against the might of the wild animal, pinned down like your every-day prey.
But where the bear was strong, Mikhail the former High General was witty. A swift kick with his armored boot into the bear's gut was enough to weaken the creature; in another quick motion, he brought his heavily armored shoulder to the bear's snout, effectively knocking it unconscious. He had no desire to kill the poor thing, after all, he had been the one to wander into the critter's den.
The dwarf chuckled and patted the bear affectionately on the belly before standing up and stretching a bit. It was then that he spotted the figure of the woman on a nearby bridge. "Hmm," was all he allowed himself to mutter as he deliberately wiped some snow from his grand, red beard.
OOC Notes
The woman released a silent sigh and then turned to meet gazes with the dwarf. It was as if she knew that he was there or even, waiting for him. Her left hand wrapped around the crystal staff in her hand and Demi began to walk towards him. It did not take long for the mage’s gliding steps to reach the dwarf. And when she arrived, Demi smiled beautifully and extended her hand.
Resting in her palm was a stone. It was made from the clearest of crystal and gave off a glimmering glow of soft blue light. There was something pure about the stone and familiar as if it were the very essence that resided in every living things soul.
“This belongs to you, friend,” Demi said cryptically, “It is the key to Eshatt. A Hammer of great power. It is only fitting that it belongs with a dwarf such as yourself. Many foes have fallen beneath its anvil and they shall once again.”
The stone began to sing for Mikhail, a stout dwarven song which would be familiar to his ears.
Resting in her palm was a stone. It was made from the clearest of crystal and gave off a glimmering glow of soft blue light. There was something pure about the stone and familiar as if it were the very essence that resided in every living things soul.
“This belongs to you, friend,” Demi said cryptically, “It is the key to Eshatt. A Hammer of great power. It is only fitting that it belongs with a dwarf such as yourself. Many foes have fallen beneath its anvil and they shall once again.”
The stone began to sing for Mikhail, a stout dwarven song which would be familiar to his ears.
OOC Notes
Mikhail lifted his chin a bit - unconsciously of course - in dwarven pride as the mage made her way over to him. He gave her a good look-over as she got closer, deciding that she was not what some may consider the "average human".
He was mustering a hearty greeting when she revealed the stone to him, catching his eyes in an instant. Dwarves were most certainly not above the greed of shiny things, not even this most resilient and headstrong general.
As the stone began to call for him, he fell into memories of old - his mother, his father, blacksmithing, early military campaigns. It almost brought a tear to his eye, and what the woman had said right before made his chest swell slightly in pride.
Mikhail raised a hand and slowly began to reach for the stone, but his sense came back to him in an instant. The dwarf looked up the the pretty woman and smiled, the gesture cheery and light-hearted, "My name is Mikhail Kahldmek, but I 'spose ye already knew that, Magic Mistress." His emerald eyes flit back to the stone for a moment, his armored hand inches from hers.
He was mustering a hearty greeting when she revealed the stone to him, catching his eyes in an instant. Dwarves were most certainly not above the greed of shiny things, not even this most resilient and headstrong general.
As the stone began to call for him, he fell into memories of old - his mother, his father, blacksmithing, early military campaigns. It almost brought a tear to his eye, and what the woman had said right before made his chest swell slightly in pride.
Mikhail raised a hand and slowly began to reach for the stone, but his sense came back to him in an instant. The dwarf looked up the the pretty woman and smiled, the gesture cheery and light-hearted, "My name is Mikhail Kahldmek, but I 'spose ye already knew that, Magic Mistress." His emerald eyes flit back to the stone for a moment, his armored hand inches from hers.
OOC Notes
“Mikhail Kahldmek,” Demi Edenhelm repeated the name and smiled even more beautifully. She did not give her true name which would reveal her as the princess of Skyfall but gave her mystic name. “I am the Lady of Winter and it is my greatest honor to meet you finally. Gaia has been waiting for a very long time for this moment to pass.”
“Take it. It is yours to protect and keep until it is time for you to journey into its depth to claim Eshatt. There you will face a perilous trail in which you must overcome your greatest fears. If you are successful, Eshatt shall appear to you but if you fail, I fear that you will be lost to something even worse than death.” Demi’s eyes and voice went distant at the last words spoken and her smiled had died away. It almost seemed as if she were going to weep tears. But, the woman did not and remained composed.
“I pray that you will protect this stone with your life. Do not allow it to fall into the wrong hands. Gaia needs you, Mikhail Kahldmek.”
“Take it. It is yours to protect and keep until it is time for you to journey into its depth to claim Eshatt. There you will face a perilous trail in which you must overcome your greatest fears. If you are successful, Eshatt shall appear to you but if you fail, I fear that you will be lost to something even worse than death.” Demi’s eyes and voice went distant at the last words spoken and her smiled had died away. It almost seemed as if she were going to weep tears. But, the woman did not and remained composed.
“I pray that you will protect this stone with your life. Do not allow it to fall into the wrong hands. Gaia needs you, Mikhail Kahldmek.”
OOC Notes
The dwarf was not sure what to think at this point. What she was saying sounded so absurd, so faulty, and yet...her sincerity, her passion and demeanor...somehow he knew she was telling the truth and that this stone, whatever it was, it was his to protect with his life.
Mikhail nodded and gently took the stone from her palm. After looking at it for a few seconds, he looked back up at her face, an expression of determination and acceptance on his own countenance. In his gravelly, deep voice he replied, "Worry not, Lady of Winter; this stout dwarf will defend the stone with his life, a sure guarantee."
He didn't know what the rest meant, the journey, Eshatt. But he did realize that it was of the utmost importance that he succeeded in this quest. Besides all of that, he was finally getting what he believed he was meant for all along - an adventure.
Mikhail gazed into the mystical stone once again, and then clutched it securely, lowering his hand. "What happens now?"
Mikhail nodded and gently took the stone from her palm. After looking at it for a few seconds, he looked back up at her face, an expression of determination and acceptance on his own countenance. In his gravelly, deep voice he replied, "Worry not, Lady of Winter; this stout dwarf will defend the stone with his life, a sure guarantee."
He didn't know what the rest meant, the journey, Eshatt. But he did realize that it was of the utmost importance that he succeeded in this quest. Besides all of that, he was finally getting what he believed he was meant for all along - an adventure.
Mikhail gazed into the mystical stone once again, and then clutched it securely, lowering his hand. "What happens now?"
OOC Notes
It was a valid question and one that she had been anticipating from the dwarf. The mage leaned on her staff with both hands wrapped around it. Eyes like ice stared at Skyfall Citadel as if there was something there; an evil presence.
“You wait and prepare yourself for a long journey. Eshatt will call on you when it believes it is time for you to face your fears and to take your trial,” Demi said.
“There is a shadow coming to Gaia and the world as we know it will change. Darkness comes in the world that never grows dark in the Sleeping Hours. You are one of the Champions chosen by the Mother Gaia to save her from Eras’s return.” Eras was the dormant god that was sealed away by his siblings Saggitae and Atargatis. He had threatened to swallow the world in his great red body but was subdued. Now he was nothing more than a dead star in the sky that Gaia orbited as the earth did to its sun.
“But I must leave you. The evil lurking in Skyfall Citadel is searching for me. Be wary of the Woman in Red. And keep this all a secret. You must not tell anyone that you have the stone,” Demi said before readying herself to leave. She lingered for a moment though as if she knew the dwarf had parting questions or comments.
“You wait and prepare yourself for a long journey. Eshatt will call on you when it believes it is time for you to face your fears and to take your trial,” Demi said.
“There is a shadow coming to Gaia and the world as we know it will change. Darkness comes in the world that never grows dark in the Sleeping Hours. You are one of the Champions chosen by the Mother Gaia to save her from Eras’s return.” Eras was the dormant god that was sealed away by his siblings Saggitae and Atargatis. He had threatened to swallow the world in his great red body but was subdued. Now he was nothing more than a dead star in the sky that Gaia orbited as the earth did to its sun.
“But I must leave you. The evil lurking in Skyfall Citadel is searching for me. Be wary of the Woman in Red. And keep this all a secret. You must not tell anyone that you have the stone,” Demi said before readying herself to leave. She lingered for a moment though as if she knew the dwarf had parting questions or comments.
OOC Notes
As the mage began to explain, the dwarf slipped the pack off his back, always keeping his eyes on her, letting her know she had his attention. He only looked away to find an extra cloth in his pack, which he wrapped the stone in before setting it in.
Mikhail pulled the pack back on behind him and let his purple cloak fall over it just as she was finishing. "If Eras is truly making his return, I'll be ready to help. Before ye go, Lady of Winter, may I ask... why was I chosen? Who is this Red Lady? And...how shall I prepare myself for such the task?"
Her information was starting to settle in his mind, and a few pangs of worry began to strike at him. Mikhail had been alive for over four hundred years, and Eras, whom he had heard of before was only a legend. To hear that this infamous deity would be making his return was more than a bit unsettling. Even more so due to his apparently important role in the events. He began to wonder if he was in over his head, so to speak.
Mikhail pulled the pack back on behind him and let his purple cloak fall over it just as she was finishing. "If Eras is truly making his return, I'll be ready to help. Before ye go, Lady of Winter, may I ask... why was I chosen? Who is this Red Lady? And...how shall I prepare myself for such the task?"
Her information was starting to settle in his mind, and a few pangs of worry began to strike at him. Mikhail had been alive for over four hundred years, and Eras, whom he had heard of before was only a legend. To hear that this infamous deity would be making his return was more than a bit unsettling. Even more so due to his apparently important role in the events. He began to wonder if he was in over his head, so to speak.
OOC Notes
“I do not know why you were chosen. Gaia speaks to me. She had instructed me to wait here and keep watch for the red-bearded warrior,” Demi said turning her eyes down to the dwarf. There was great reverence in her gaze as she looked down on him. Being chosen was no light duty and in the end, such a title as Champion may claim many lives in the war. The dwarf could very well be one that is lost.
“The Red Lady is Ry’nn Traeger. She gathers souls from other worlds to find the remaining stones. Four have been given and three remain. There are two which you may confide in. If you wish, seek out Gary Mandolera the Paladin and Karasaad Vidathari the Magician. They too, are holder of stones.”
“Gather supplies, weapons, and armor, Mikhail. They shall prove you well in the time to come,” Demi said before handing him a small canvas bag full of Skyfall gold. And without another word, the woman began to journey away from the city and away from the newest chosen Champion.
“Light be with you, Champion Mikhail,” a voice said on the wind even if Demi remained facing away from the dwarf ad never stopped walking.
“The Red Lady is Ry’nn Traeger. She gathers souls from other worlds to find the remaining stones. Four have been given and three remain. There are two which you may confide in. If you wish, seek out Gary Mandolera the Paladin and Karasaad Vidathari the Magician. They too, are holder of stones.”
“Gather supplies, weapons, and armor, Mikhail. They shall prove you well in the time to come,” Demi said before handing him a small canvas bag full of Skyfall gold. And without another word, the woman began to journey away from the city and away from the newest chosen Champion.
“Light be with you, Champion Mikhail,” a voice said on the wind even if Demi remained facing away from the dwarf ad never stopped walking.
OOC Notes
He took the gold with a solemn nod and and watched as this mystical lady left him. He knew today was going to be different.
"Ancestral Hammers defend you Lady of Winter!" he called to her as she walked away. The dwarf tied the sack of coins to his waist and stared up at the Citadel. Gary Mandolera and Karasaad Vidathari. He would indeed search for them - his long years in service taught him that separation from potential allies never did amount to anything too grand.
Mikhail took the grand battle axe from his back and punctured the snowy ground with the grip. Preparation started today.
"Ancestral Hammers defend you Lady of Winter!" he called to her as she walked away. The dwarf tied the sack of coins to his waist and stared up at the Citadel. Gary Mandolera and Karasaad Vidathari. He would indeed search for them - his long years in service taught him that separation from potential allies never did amount to anything too grand.
Mikhail took the grand battle axe from his back and punctured the snowy ground with the grip. Preparation started today.
OOC Notes
Karasaad had been bending to pick a flower. It was purple, and grew strangely crooked towards the sky. Upon closer inspection, the petals seemed to put off a slight bioluminescence which gave them a strange purple aura. He slid it into a small book he had purchased into the city, and looked up into the sky.
A solitary bird flew across the sky, and made a hooping noise as it did so. It's wings beat in the air, propelling it forward and into the sky. It was beautiful, until everything froze. He looked around, and gasped as he saw a stone that had been falling stop in mid-air. Then he heard it. The stone spoke. It said his name, and he could see it glowing from inside of his bag.
He reached one hand in and grasped it. It felt different than before, it felt hot, but cold. He withdrew it from it's place, and gazed at it. After turning it in his hand a few times he held it out. Perhaps he was to speak back. He opened his mouth to question the stone. Perhaps it had become sentient, or was a means of communicating with a higher power.
A solitary bird flew across the sky, and made a hooping noise as it did so. It's wings beat in the air, propelling it forward and into the sky. It was beautiful, until everything froze. He looked around, and gasped as he saw a stone that had been falling stop in mid-air. Then he heard it. The stone spoke. It said his name, and he could see it glowing from inside of his bag.
He reached one hand in and grasped it. It felt different than before, it felt hot, but cold. He withdrew it from it's place, and gazed at it. After turning it in his hand a few times he held it out. Perhaps he was to speak back. He opened his mouth to question the stone. Perhaps it had become sentient, or was a means of communicating with a higher power.
OOC Notes
The darkness surprised him, and he gasped. This is what could happen if Eras was to rise again? Wait, how did he know that? The stone. It must've been the stone. He blinked, and he was somewhere else. A cave, and he couldn't see anything until a strange blue torch light up.
Karasaad, spoke silently, "Hello?" He asked, searching the darkness with his eyes. His question reverberated through the cavern and back to him, "Hello?" The echo asked back. Karasaad made his way over to the torch and pulled it from the wall. He held the stone tightly in his other hand, and began to make his way into the depths of the cavern.
He stepped in water, and quickly pulled back his foot. "Dammit, scared the heck out of me." He said quietly, his voice echoing back. He continued into the puddle, which was huge. "Hello?" He asked again, raising an eyebrow. "Hello?" the echo returned.
Karasaad, spoke silently, "Hello?" He asked, searching the darkness with his eyes. His question reverberated through the cavern and back to him, "Hello?" The echo asked back. Karasaad made his way over to the torch and pulled it from the wall. He held the stone tightly in his other hand, and began to make his way into the depths of the cavern.
He stepped in water, and quickly pulled back his foot. "Dammit, scared the heck out of me." He said quietly, his voice echoing back. He continued into the puddle, which was huge. "Hello?" He asked again, raising an eyebrow. "Hello?" the echo returned.
OOC Notes
Karasaad noticed that he couldn't levitate out of the water, and realized that something was suppressing him. He noticed the eyes and froze, looking around him at the others that had opened. "Stay away I've got a r- Gah!" As whatever had fluttered past him had, he stepped to the right and slipped. He splashed into the shallow water, and dropped the stone. He had kept the torch out of the water, but he had dropped the stone.
"Agh, where'd you go." He said under his breath while feeling around in the water with his open hand. He paused, and inhaled lightly. Something was in here with him. Something that he didn't want to see. What was it? Was it a demon? Was it some kind of alien creature that wanted his brain, or his eyeballs?
His hand felt something rough. Was it the stone? He squeezed it lightly.
"Agh, where'd you go." He said under his breath while feeling around in the water with his open hand. He paused, and inhaled lightly. Something was in here with him. Something that he didn't want to see. What was it? Was it a demon? Was it some kind of alien creature that wanted his brain, or his eyeballs?
His hand felt something rough. Was it the stone? He squeezed it lightly.
OOC Notes
What Karasaad had grabbed was not the stone but was still hard as one. It was the tail of a dragon. At the disturbance, it growled low in its throat and its feet began to shift in the water. Everything shook as the dragon moved around. A great white eye opened and peered at the human before it bared its teeth at Karasaad.
The light. It did not like the light and there was more than one source. The stone had begun to glow brighter beneath the dark water as if beckoning Karasaad to take it up.
Beneath the dragons feet was a structure. It appeared to be a chest or a tomb. The stone wanted to go to it. It urged Karasaad towards it as it he were meant to open it. And yet, the dragon seemed to not want anything to come near it and was hostile.
The light. It did not like the light and there was more than one source. The stone had begun to glow brighter beneath the dark water as if beckoning Karasaad to take it up.
Beneath the dragons feet was a structure. It appeared to be a chest or a tomb. The stone wanted to go to it. It urged Karasaad towards it as it he were meant to open it. And yet, the dragon seemed to not want anything to come near it and was hostile.
OOC Notes
Karasaad looked up at the great white eye, and stumbled backwards. He sloshed through the water, and kicked the stone back as he walked. He bent and picked it up quickly before looking back at the dragon. He avoided direct eye contact, as many animals see that as a challenge.
"I, uh, don't want any trouble." He said, holding his hands up into the air. He didn't let go of the stone of the torch. "I really don't." He said again, taking a step to the side. It bared it's teeth at him, and he averted his eyes to beneath the dragon. What was that? Some kind of box? A chest. Treasure. He could feel the stone pulling him towards the chest, and he took a step towards the dragon.
Why had he done that? He took a step back. He didn't know what to do. The stone had brought him here. Maybe the dragon could speak to the stone and know that Karasaad was on their side. He held the stone out towards the dragon, and stood straight to show that he was dignified. If it was a speaking dragon then he knew they respected the dignified individual. Most of them did, at least.
"I, uh, don't want any trouble." He said, holding his hands up into the air. He didn't let go of the stone of the torch. "I really don't." He said again, taking a step to the side. It bared it's teeth at him, and he averted his eyes to beneath the dragon. What was that? Some kind of box? A chest. Treasure. He could feel the stone pulling him towards the chest, and he took a step towards the dragon.
Why had he done that? He took a step back. He didn't know what to do. The stone had brought him here. Maybe the dragon could speak to the stone and know that Karasaad was on their side. He held the stone out towards the dragon, and stood straight to show that he was dignified. If it was a speaking dragon then he knew they respected the dignified individual. Most of them did, at least.
OOC Notes
As Karasaad held the stone out towards the dragon the cavern was filled with an amazingly brilliant light. Nothing but white could be seen as if the very stars themselves had exploded in the cavern. There was a great roar and the cave shuddered as if an earthquake had rendered into the earth. Stones began to fall from the ceiling and splash into the pool.
And then the light died away.
The dragon was laying on its side against a cave wall and breathing as if it caused it great labor to do so. It eyes rolled into the back of its great skull. And then, the dragon caught fire and withered away into nothing but ash.
The tomb was left unguarded but stones were still falling from the cave’s ceiling in random patterns as if it were going to collapse right down around Karasaad’s ears.
And then the light died away.
The dragon was laying on its side against a cave wall and breathing as if it caused it great labor to do so. It eyes rolled into the back of its great skull. And then, the dragon caught fire and withered away into nothing but ash.
The tomb was left unguarded but stones were still falling from the cave’s ceiling in random patterns as if it were going to collapse right down around Karasaad’s ears.
OOC Notes
Karasaad fell to a kneeling position as the earthquake began to stop from falling. As a large stone smashed into the floor of the cave, Karasaad jumped forward, landing on the bank that the dragon had been on.
As the light faded, Karasaad opened his eyes and looked to the dragon who had now moved to the side of the cavern. In the dimming light, he watched the dragon burn and turn to ash which clouded the water. Had he done that? He took a big step back as another rock fell where he was standing, but something stopped his foot, causing him to fall.
He fell back, and slammed into the cracked stone that covered the tomb. It broke away, revealing whatever lie inside.
As the light faded, Karasaad opened his eyes and looked to the dragon who had now moved to the side of the cavern. In the dimming light, he watched the dragon burn and turn to ash which clouded the water. Had he done that? He took a big step back as another rock fell where he was standing, but something stopped his foot, causing him to fall.
He fell back, and slammed into the cracked stone that covered the tomb. It broke away, revealing whatever lie inside.
OOC Notes
Inside the tomb was a legend long forgotten by many …
Artrea the Healing Gauntlets
Artrea were gauntlets worn by a legendary man named Lysander Enlight. The gauntlets were hidden beneath the soil of The Exalted Mountains and were used to light the world when Eras had almost consumed his siblings. For seven turnings of Gaia had Artrea served to the be sole beacon on hope for all living things on the world.
The gauntlets are made from a mysterious metal which is completely white in color, almost as if they were made of our pearl. But they are as harder than any metal known to the current world as the knowledge died with Those Who No Longer Roam. They will light the path when light is needed most.
Glittering feathers protrude backwards and out from the wrist. The fingers are sharpened like ten deadly claws that can grip any surface short of diamonds. It is easy to scale a wall with the gauntlets. But that is not what make the weapons deadly. So sharp in fact are they, that they can pierce through most armor and can slice through human flesh like a razor through parchment. But their greatest power is the ability to touch others and heal their mortal wounds through the use of Will.
There is always a weakness that comes with weapons of great power. Those who adorn the gauntlets and use its abilities will soon find their eyesight failing on them over a long period of time. All those that have ever used them—even once—have gone blind with age. And when they are used to heal, the adorner will find themselves very drained as if their own life-force had been passed into the other in order to save their life
Artrea the Healing Gauntlets
Artrea were gauntlets worn by a legendary man named Lysander Enlight. The gauntlets were hidden beneath the soil of The Exalted Mountains and were used to light the world when Eras had almost consumed his siblings. For seven turnings of Gaia had Artrea served to the be sole beacon on hope for all living things on the world.
The gauntlets are made from a mysterious metal which is completely white in color, almost as if they were made of our pearl. But they are as harder than any metal known to the current world as the knowledge died with Those Who No Longer Roam. They will light the path when light is needed most.
Glittering feathers protrude backwards and out from the wrist. The fingers are sharpened like ten deadly claws that can grip any surface short of diamonds. It is easy to scale a wall with the gauntlets. But that is not what make the weapons deadly. So sharp in fact are they, that they can pierce through most armor and can slice through human flesh like a razor through parchment. But their greatest power is the ability to touch others and heal their mortal wounds through the use of Will.
There is always a weakness that comes with weapons of great power. Those who adorn the gauntlets and use its abilities will soon find their eyesight failing on them over a long period of time. All those that have ever used them—even once—have gone blind with age. And when they are used to heal, the adorner will find themselves very drained as if their own life-force had been passed into the other in order to save their life
OOC Notes
Karasaad felt a rock sticking into his back, and opened his eyes. The stones had stopped falling from the ceiling, and he was inside the tomb. He coughed, and stood. A sconce on the wall allowed him to slide the torch in and free up his right hand. He swiped it around to wave away the dust that was flying around in the air.
After it cleared and he could see better, a stone table was visible. On it was some gauntlets. They were a brilliant white, and looked sharp. "What are you?" He asked, grinning widely. They looked valuable. He approached them, and picked one up. He turned it in his hand and a bit of dust fell out of the open end. "I'll just borrow these from you." He chuckled, placing the stone down on the table to feel the gauntlet with both hands.
He didn't out it on, but looked tot eh stone, "Is this what you wanted me to find?" He asked it, raising an eyebrow. They were brilliantly crafted, and upon closer examinations the tips of the fingers were just as sharp as they had appeared.
After it cleared and he could see better, a stone table was visible. On it was some gauntlets. They were a brilliant white, and looked sharp. "What are you?" He asked, grinning widely. They looked valuable. He approached them, and picked one up. He turned it in his hand and a bit of dust fell out of the open end. "I'll just borrow these from you." He chuckled, placing the stone down on the table to feel the gauntlet with both hands.
He didn't out it on, but looked tot eh stone, "Is this what you wanted me to find?" He asked it, raising an eyebrow. They were brilliantly crafted, and upon closer examinations the tips of the fingers were just as sharp as they had appeared.
OOC Notes
There came no answer from the stone and it stopped glowing. Its purpose had been served and no longer would it be needed. The Gaia Stone was nothing more than it appeared: a stone.
Karasaad would see the tomb begin to fade away from his vision. It was light again as if the sun was shining down on him. The air was clear. The bird in the sky gave a long shrill into the wind. The stone that had frozen finally landed against the ground and rolled against Karasaad’s foot. The breeze blew gently.
The world had resumed and still in Karasaad’s hand were the earned gauntlets. His journey had been completed.
Karasaad would see the tomb begin to fade away from his vision. It was light again as if the sun was shining down on him. The air was clear. The bird in the sky gave a long shrill into the wind. The stone that had frozen finally landed against the ground and rolled against Karasaad’s foot. The breeze blew gently.
The world had resumed and still in Karasaad’s hand were the earned gauntlets. His journey had been completed.
OOC Notes
He looked around at the mountains as they returned to his view, and then down to the gauntlets. "I guess theses are mine." He said, sliding them on his hands. They felt comfortable, and didn't weigh too much.
He turned his hands around and looked over them. They went well with the rest of his outfit, which was a plus. He wondered what they did. He though for a moment, perhaps they magnified his powers? He attempted to lift a rock that had fallen without concentrating on it, and blood spattered from his nose. He fell to his knees and brought his hands up to his face.
"No.. they don't do that." He said, wiping the blood off with his sleeve. He then thought. Perhaps they'd reveal their powers to him when they were ready. He then remembered what Demi had told him. He had to keep them secret, he didn't want Ry'nn to see them or she'd kill him. He went to remove them.
He turned his hands around and looked over them. They went well with the rest of his outfit, which was a plus. He wondered what they did. He though for a moment, perhaps they magnified his powers? He attempted to lift a rock that had fallen without concentrating on it, and blood spattered from his nose. He fell to his knees and brought his hands up to his face.
"No.. they don't do that." He said, wiping the blood off with his sleeve. He then thought. Perhaps they'd reveal their powers to him when they were ready. He then remembered what Demi had told him. He had to keep them secret, he didn't want Ry'nn to see them or she'd kill him. He went to remove them.
OOC Notes
The gauntlets did not budge and they did not heal Karasaad's bleeding nose. They would never be able to heal it's wearers wounds and they would only be able to be removed if they wished to removed themselves.
“Oi! Why ye be tryin’ to remove me!” The voice had come out of nowhere but there could only be one explanation …
“Oi! Why ye be tryin’ to remove me!” The voice had come out of nowhere but there could only be one explanation …
OOC Notes
Karasaad looked down at the gauntlets in horror, "Di-Did you just speak to me?" He asked, feeling crazy for trying to talk to gauntlets in a serious manner. His nose bled a bit more, but slowed. The gauntlets had just spoken. It had said, "Why are you trying to remove me." Unless his blood had just spoken. Then that'd be even stranger.
He wiped the blood off of the gauntlets by wiping them on the grass. He came to the conclusion that it truly had been the gauntlets that spoke, so he explained himself, "There's a woman that if she sees me.. er, us, then she might kill me... er, us." He said, trying to count the gauntlets as a person.
He shuddered. Had the gauntlets spoken? Was he crazy? He must've been.
He wiped the blood off of the gauntlets by wiping them on the grass. He came to the conclusion that it truly had been the gauntlets that spoke, so he explained himself, "There's a woman that if she sees me.. er, us, then she might kill me... er, us." He said, trying to count the gauntlets as a person.
He shuddered. Had the gauntlets spoken? Was he crazy? He must've been.
OOC Notes
“Oh-hoo. This one is gonna be fun, I can feel it! I like ye already which is sayin’ sumthin’, boy. An’ a woman, eh? Ye got lady problems I take it. Well then, can’t be messin’ wit women. They be a scary bunch, they are. Alrighty then, here we go …”
The gauntlets loosened on Karasaad and they would be able to be removed. The voice died away and it would not speak again unless it was time to do so. The man was left to continue his journey on Gaia and in silence.
The gauntlets loosened on Karasaad and they would be able to be removed. The voice died away and it would not speak again unless it was time to do so. The man was left to continue his journey on Gaia and in silence.
OOC Notes
"Right.. uh.. thanks?" He said, removing the gauntlets. He slid them into a satchel with a bunch of trinkets that Karasaad had sold to travelers as good-luck charms and wards. He stood, and wiped the last of the blood off. "Damn, that was really dumb of me." He said, eyeing the boulder.
The young magician continued down the path, stopping to examine a big crawling across the ground. It had twenty legs. A good number. He picked it up, and bit into it. Tastes good. He said, finishing it off. It was sweet, but not too much so.
The young magician continued down the path, stopping to examine a big crawling across the ground. It had twenty legs. A good number. He picked it up, and bit into it. Tastes good. He said, finishing it off. It was sweet, but not too much so.
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Most recent OOC posts in The Multiverse
Abandoned Multiverse Characters Restored
Hey guys,
Just letting everyone know that I've gone through and found as many abandoned characters as I could and placed them back into their original creator's list of characters. There were several thousand characters who I could not determine the owner for, and as such I've placed those in the orphanage.
You're free to abandon them again if you wish!
Sincerely,
Your Friendly Multiversal GM
Just letting everyone know that I've gone through and found as many abandoned characters as I could and placed them back into their original creator's list of characters. There were several thousand characters who I could not determine the owner for, and as such I've placed those in the orphanage.
You're free to abandon them again if you wish!
Sincerely,
Your Friendly Multiversal GM
Re: The Multiverse: The Official OOC (uber)Thread
Hello folks!
There's been a lot of talk lately (mostly unpleasant and misunderstanding) about the invasion and occupation of Terra plot that Barney and I have been working on for over a month and which was recently unveiled publicly (apparently?) in the Multiverse. The idea behind most roleplay usually termed "nation roleplay" or "NRP" is not to overtake or dominate a large-scale roleplay, but to enrich and provide sociological, economic, and political background to such a setting. "Nation roleplay," or roleplaying that involves nation states, de facto state entities, or state-like factions, is intended to be a breeding ground for character development, provide a backdrop for character interactions, and create multiple avenues for diverse and engaging plotlines to develop at both micro and macro levels.
In my own writing, I focus predominantly on the development of individual characters and the dynamics of interactions among those characters. I find overarching, meta-plotlines like this invasion plotline to be an excellent impetus for engendering and fostering more vibrant and compelling character interactions and new plot ideas by creating multiple sources of tension. Characters need not have any high rank or formal affiliation with a faction in order to be impacted by larger events (think of what happens to average citizens when any country goes to war), nor will they necessarily be directly affected in any significant way (think about the everyday lives of most Americans during the Iraq war.) But you, the writers and roleplayers, will have a myriad of opportunities to create, develop, and form deeper and more interesting plots to feature your character(s), given a new set of macro-circumstances.
Both Barney and I welcome and encourage anyone who is interested in active involvement in the invasion plot at any level (very active to vaguely active) in any way whatsoever to talk to either or both of us about your ideas, character(s), and plans. A large number of people have already done so, including the following people:
- krumbla -- I can't remember his idea (I'm sorry, krumbla; talk to me when I'm not sick as a dog?)
- Mr. Crow -- News media company to be formed before the invasion and to provide support to the resistance or rebels following the occupation
- curtsive -- Vigilante anti-terrorist organization to conduct terrorist operations against the occupation
- Alasund De'astio -- plays the Democratic Coalition, allies of the current (canonical to Ylanne) Terran government
- Nemo -- typically handles the military side of the Terran government, as well as Randin Kaye from the Wing City Police Department
- DemiKara -- whose character Aerilyn recently joined the Terran Intelligence Bureau
- Konstantein -- plays a daywalking vampire who will act against the occupation
- AzricanRepublic -- plays the UCON, which has a military presence near Terra and supports the TNG
- Marcus -- plays the Council, which has a vested interest in defending Terran sovereignty
- Tearen Wover -- plays VARIAtech corporation, which is offering military assets to the Terrans
And I'm certain I've forgotten someone (in which case, if that's you, I do sincerely apologize. It's one a.m. and I'm still sick.)
Barney and I have sketched out an overview of how we expect the plot to run from beginning to middle to end; however, despite the fact that both of us obviously plan on the plot following that sequence, it can change its course at any point depending on the ideas and in-character actions of any other folks who decide to get involved.
Some of the plots to occur during the invasion and occupation, both planned and still in discussion, already discussed include the following:
- Arianne Drulovic subjected to an order of indefinite detention
- Democratic Coalition rescuing Drulovic from Aschen custody
- Terran resistance kidnapping self-proclaimed God-Emperor Raphael McGregor
- Drulovic psychologically "breaking" McGregor with his estranged wife Cally
- Hataf attack against Aschen Empire holdings
- Guerrilla warfare between Democratic Coalition, UCON, and Terran forces against Aschen forces
- Taiyou attack on Aschen-controlled Terra
- Terran Independent underground dissident publication
- Jelisaveta Drulovic and family taking Natalija Drulovic's children off-world
- Rubano Malijin assuming power as regional Governor of Terra
- Public executions of political dissidents
- Internal rebellion against Aschen government by dissident Aschen leaders
I strongly encourage anyone and everyone to seek me out to talk plot, character, and ideas. Both existing and newly created characters can be involved with any plot, either existing or newly proposed by you. If you feel that this planned plotline (invasion and occupation) will unnecessarily or unfairly interrupt or alter your own plans for character or plot development, and you passionately want to retain your own plans as much as possible, please talk to me. I am very obsessive and have high levels of anxiety about maintaining the integrity and substance of my plans, so I know how you feel, and am more than happy to collaborate with you to work out something that satisfies you and makes logical sense.
If I'm not in the chat at any given time, I can be reached via private message, or by email at trealistorm (at) yahoo.com. Messages to that email address are delivered directly to my smartphone, which I check obsessively all day long, and will be read and replied to as soon as possible. (Usually within twelve hours, and sometimes within as little as ten minutes.) I want to hear your ideas and opinions (but please be polite to me; I do have feelings and am a real person over here), and I want to make sure that you don't feel like I am trampling over you or your character(s) or your plot(s).
There's been a lot of talk lately (mostly unpleasant and misunderstanding) about the invasion and occupation of Terra plot that Barney and I have been working on for over a month and which was recently unveiled publicly (apparently?) in the Multiverse. The idea behind most roleplay usually termed "nation roleplay" or "NRP" is not to overtake or dominate a large-scale roleplay, but to enrich and provide sociological, economic, and political background to such a setting. "Nation roleplay," or roleplaying that involves nation states, de facto state entities, or state-like factions, is intended to be a breeding ground for character development, provide a backdrop for character interactions, and create multiple avenues for diverse and engaging plotlines to develop at both micro and macro levels.
In my own writing, I focus predominantly on the development of individual characters and the dynamics of interactions among those characters. I find overarching, meta-plotlines like this invasion plotline to be an excellent impetus for engendering and fostering more vibrant and compelling character interactions and new plot ideas by creating multiple sources of tension. Characters need not have any high rank or formal affiliation with a faction in order to be impacted by larger events (think of what happens to average citizens when any country goes to war), nor will they necessarily be directly affected in any significant way (think about the everyday lives of most Americans during the Iraq war.) But you, the writers and roleplayers, will have a myriad of opportunities to create, develop, and form deeper and more interesting plots to feature your character(s), given a new set of macro-circumstances.
Both Barney and I welcome and encourage anyone who is interested in active involvement in the invasion plot at any level (very active to vaguely active) in any way whatsoever to talk to either or both of us about your ideas, character(s), and plans. A large number of people have already done so, including the following people:
- krumbla -- I can't remember his idea (I'm sorry, krumbla; talk to me when I'm not sick as a dog?)
- Mr. Crow -- News media company to be formed before the invasion and to provide support to the resistance or rebels following the occupation
- curtsive -- Vigilante anti-terrorist organization to conduct terrorist operations against the occupation
- Alasund De'astio -- plays the Democratic Coalition, allies of the current (canonical to Ylanne) Terran government
- Nemo -- typically handles the military side of the Terran government, as well as Randin Kaye from the Wing City Police Department
- DemiKara -- whose character Aerilyn recently joined the Terran Intelligence Bureau
- Konstantein -- plays a daywalking vampire who will act against the occupation
- AzricanRepublic -- plays the UCON, which has a military presence near Terra and supports the TNG
- Marcus -- plays the Council, which has a vested interest in defending Terran sovereignty
- Tearen Wover -- plays VARIAtech corporation, which is offering military assets to the Terrans
And I'm certain I've forgotten someone (in which case, if that's you, I do sincerely apologize. It's one a.m. and I'm still sick.)
Barney and I have sketched out an overview of how we expect the plot to run from beginning to middle to end; however, despite the fact that both of us obviously plan on the plot following that sequence, it can change its course at any point depending on the ideas and in-character actions of any other folks who decide to get involved.
Some of the plots to occur during the invasion and occupation, both planned and still in discussion, already discussed include the following:
- Arianne Drulovic subjected to an order of indefinite detention
- Democratic Coalition rescuing Drulovic from Aschen custody
- Terran resistance kidnapping self-proclaimed God-Emperor Raphael McGregor
- Drulovic psychologically "breaking" McGregor with his estranged wife Cally
- Hataf attack against Aschen Empire holdings
- Guerrilla warfare between Democratic Coalition, UCON, and Terran forces against Aschen forces
- Taiyou attack on Aschen-controlled Terra
- Terran Independent underground dissident publication
- Jelisaveta Drulovic and family taking Natalija Drulovic's children off-world
- Rubano Malijin assuming power as regional Governor of Terra
- Public executions of political dissidents
- Internal rebellion against Aschen government by dissident Aschen leaders
I strongly encourage anyone and everyone to seek me out to talk plot, character, and ideas. Both existing and newly created characters can be involved with any plot, either existing or newly proposed by you. If you feel that this planned plotline (invasion and occupation) will unnecessarily or unfairly interrupt or alter your own plans for character or plot development, and you passionately want to retain your own plans as much as possible, please talk to me. I am very obsessive and have high levels of anxiety about maintaining the integrity and substance of my plans, so I know how you feel, and am more than happy to collaborate with you to work out something that satisfies you and makes logical sense.
If I'm not in the chat at any given time, I can be reached via private message, or by email at trealistorm (at) yahoo.com. Messages to that email address are delivered directly to my smartphone, which I check obsessively all day long, and will be read and replied to as soon as possible. (Usually within twelve hours, and sometimes within as little as ten minutes.) I want to hear your ideas and opinions (but please be polite to me; I do have feelings and am a real person over here), and I want to make sure that you don't feel like I am trampling over you or your character(s) or your plot(s).
[OOC] Taylor's Bar (Multiverse Location)
This is the official OOC thread for Taylor's Bar. I'll post staff, recent events, and other information about Taylor's here.
Taylor's Bar is a location owned by my character, Gabriel Taylor. The Bar/Hotel/Casino is extremely fortified and secured. Each entrance has a metal detector and the place is usually fully staffed with employes. Taylor handles all of his business in house and law enforcement is nearly never called. Various precautions have been set around the bar to account for the magical inhabitants of Terra and keep it's inhabitants safe.
News Announcements
Taylor’s Casino and Hotel Grand Opening!
Gabriel Taylor, multimillionaire and owner of Taylor’s Bar, a successful nightclub and hang out for the rich and wealthy, has moved onto his next venture; A casino and hotel. Patrons of Taylor’s bar may have noticed construction going on around back as well as various signs and posters apologizing for the inconvenience; The large tower coming up behind the bar would be rather noticeable to say the least. Last month we got a word with Gabriel Taylor’s manager and he’s said that he has big plans for this place.
“Terra’s never had a place quite like this; Gabriel’s casino will be the first. The casino is the largest in the world and it’s also the most secure. Not only won’t we be hit, but we can’t be hit. We’ve brought in security experts from around the world to devise the most advanced security system Terra has seen. We invite anyone who believes they have what it takes to try and rob us, but I won’t be responsible for your injuries or the blow to your self-esteem. Try to teleport through our walls? Have fun getting stuck inside of them. We’ve worked with various experts in the field of magic and technology to create a sort of ‘teleportation displacer’ as well as armed our guards with anti-magic grenades. Although obviously not 100 percent effective, it gets the job done.
The hotel is large and extravagant. It has everything you’d ever need, ranging from a five star restaurant to indoor pools, and a top of the line spa. Our 2nd floor hosts a large assortment of stores holding anything you can think of including the finest clothing and the newest technology. “
The casino and hotel’s grand opening is April 9th at 7 pm. The party at Taylor’s bar goes from 7 pm to 2 am, but good luck getting in. The guest list is packed and with the security at Taylor’s it’s going to be difficult sneaking in.
Staff
Owner
Gabriel Taylor
Head of Security
Security
Duncan Crawford
Mary "Phinx" Munroe
Kane Horne
Jonathan
Vladimir Dmitriev
Natasha Rovan
Pit Boss
Benito Greco
Casino Staff
Bartender
Camen Black
Janitor
Titania Brightsmith
Bus Staff
Ink Adrelis
Con Team
Gabriel Taylor
Benito Greco
Martin Lawrence
Duncan Crawford
Vladimir Dmitriev
Taylor's Bar is a location owned by my character, Gabriel Taylor. The Bar/Hotel/Casino is extremely fortified and secured. Each entrance has a metal detector and the place is usually fully staffed with employes. Taylor handles all of his business in house and law enforcement is nearly never called. Various precautions have been set around the bar to account for the magical inhabitants of Terra and keep it's inhabitants safe.
News Announcements
Taylor’s Casino and Hotel Grand Opening!
Gabriel Taylor, multimillionaire and owner of Taylor’s Bar, a successful nightclub and hang out for the rich and wealthy, has moved onto his next venture; A casino and hotel. Patrons of Taylor’s bar may have noticed construction going on around back as well as various signs and posters apologizing for the inconvenience; The large tower coming up behind the bar would be rather noticeable to say the least. Last month we got a word with Gabriel Taylor’s manager and he’s said that he has big plans for this place.
“Terra’s never had a place quite like this; Gabriel’s casino will be the first. The casino is the largest in the world and it’s also the most secure. Not only won’t we be hit, but we can’t be hit. We’ve brought in security experts from around the world to devise the most advanced security system Terra has seen. We invite anyone who believes they have what it takes to try and rob us, but I won’t be responsible for your injuries or the blow to your self-esteem. Try to teleport through our walls? Have fun getting stuck inside of them. We’ve worked with various experts in the field of magic and technology to create a sort of ‘teleportation displacer’ as well as armed our guards with anti-magic grenades. Although obviously not 100 percent effective, it gets the job done.
The hotel is large and extravagant. It has everything you’d ever need, ranging from a five star restaurant to indoor pools, and a top of the line spa. Our 2nd floor hosts a large assortment of stores holding anything you can think of including the finest clothing and the newest technology. “
The casino and hotel’s grand opening is April 9th at 7 pm. The party at Taylor’s bar goes from 7 pm to 2 am, but good luck getting in. The guest list is packed and with the security at Taylor’s it’s going to be difficult sneaking in.
Staff
Owner
Gabriel Taylor
Head of Security
Security
Duncan Crawford
Mary "Phinx" Munroe
Kane Horne
Jonathan
Vladimir Dmitriev
Natasha Rovan
Pit Boss
Benito Greco
Casino Staff
Bartender
Camen Black
Janitor
Titania Brightsmith
Bus Staff
Ink Adrelis
Con Team
Gabriel Taylor
Benito Greco
Martin Lawrence
Duncan Crawford
Vladimir Dmitriev
*=Level of authority. The more you have the higher your authority at Taylor's is. You may command around people with less *'s than you but not the same (although they don't really have to listen, it would be realistic that they did. You can also command around NPC depending on your rank.)
NPC Bar/casino staff: *
NPC Security: *
NPC Riot Security: ***
Con Team Members: *****
Head of Security: *****
Security: ***
Pit Boss: *****
Casino Staff: **
Bartender: **
Janitor: *
Bus Staff: *
Access to certain locations is also dependent on your rank:
Bar/Casino/Hotel: No clearance required
Bar Backroom: *
VIP Section: *** or invitation
Security Barracks: *
Security Headquarters: ****
Conference Room: *****
Hotel Suites (16th Floor): *****
Complete Lockdown (Doors sealed, anti magic grenades launched, riot staff deployed): *****
Note: The clearance levels are what the security at Taylor's will see you as, but you can still sneak into locations that you're not supposed to be in (Although security would probably pursue you).
Please respect the staff positions listed here to some extent. These are the official members of Taylor's staff. If you wish to apply, contact me or find Taylor at his bar.
If you'd like to organize a heist that would be recognized by me and Taylor's security, contact me so we can discuss a time in which we can RP out the scene along with the writers of the security staff.
Re: [OOC] The Gaia Stones [IC Fantasy Event]
We have a an Official Group now. Whoohoo. I will edit some more details later on in the day due to my exhaustion.
[OOC] The Gaia Stones [IC Fantasy Event]
The Gaia Stones is a plot that I am currently GMing within The Multiverse on a planet deep within the Milky Way system where technology is not allowed and will not be able to function. The world is ruled completely by magic and magic law. The story consists of people being summoned to the planet Gaia (if they did not spawn on the planet themselves) and were brought to The Ruby Flask. They were given a task to follow a powerful mage named Ry'nn Traeger to collect stones which would unseal powerful weapons that had once been used to forge the kingdom. The purpose behind the quest beyond that remains to yet be seen.
PLAYERS
Following Ry’nn Traeger as played by Prose
CptxMorgan: Paul-Henri Chevalier - unknown
Namaru: Jack Krutz - unknown
lilyWhite: Sol and Ebony - unknown
Following Demi Edenhelm as played by Prose
qbsuperstar03: Gary Mandolera - Skuldgrim
Konstanstein: Karasaad Vidathari - Artrea
xTheSmokex: Mikhail Kahldmek - Eshatt
Following Morim Ilthond as played by Prose
Marcus: David Trapspringer - unknown
Nevan: Emys'i - S'rit
THE WEAPONS
Skuldgrim the Slayer of Undead
Skuld was the first sword forged on the world of Gaia in the Xanaldra Forge. It is a legendary blade that has not been seen for a hundred generations. It once served Gaia when the undead were a threat to all living beings on the Mother’s soil and vanquished The Risen Horde during the age of Those Who No Longer Roam sent by Eras.
The blade of the sword is long and elegant with a pointed edge that is perfect for piercing into armor. Down its length is the engraving of Sagittae—a beautiful woman—in finely etched lines on one side and the other is the engraved representation of Atargatis—a strong and lithe man. The edges are blunt and glow with a strange red flame from enchantment. The blade and hilt are made from a very light weight and mysterious metal.
The pommel of the sword is marked with an engraving which represents the goddess Sagittae; one of the stars of Gaia and the Mother’s protector from the evil god Eras. The sheath is blood red. It is unbreakable and will never shatter.
It is a sword meant to battle the undead which roam mindlessly on Gaia; skeletons, reanimated corpses, and shades. But with all swords of power, there is a weakness. It cannot kill any living soul and may only be used on the undead.
Artrea the Healing Gauntlets
Artrea were gauntlets worn by a legendary man named Lysander Enlight. The gauntlets were hidden beneath the soil of The Exalted Mountains and were used to light the world when Eras had almost consumed his siblings. For seven turnings of Gaia had Artrea served to the be sole beacon on hope for all living things on the world.
The gauntlets are made from a mysterious metal which is completely white in color, almost as if they were made of our pearl. But they are as harder than any metal known to the current world as the knowledge died with Those Who No Longer Roam. They will light the path when light is needed most.
Glittering feathers protrude backwards and out from the wrist. The fingers are sharpened like ten deadly claws that can grip any surface short of diamonds. It is easy to scale a wall with the gauntlets. But that is not what make the weapons deadly. So sharp in fact are they, that they can pierce through most armor and can slice through human flesh like a razor through parchment. But their greatest power is the ability to touch others and heal their mortal wounds through the use of Will.
There is always a weakness that comes with weapons of great power. Those who adorn the gauntlets and use its abilities will soon find their eyesight failing on them over a long period of time. All those that have ever used them—even once—have gone blind with age. And when they are used to heal, the adorner will find themselves very drained as if their own life-force had been passed into the other in order to save their life.
Questions, suggestions, and comments should be directed here, especially when chat is busy or when I am not online or active in the chat.
Re: The Multiverse: The Official OOC (uber)Thread
Actually if you want it as a news report, at least offically so, there is a News Thread for the Multiverse as a whole
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Sangrei's only statement was this. "Hey, I was hungover, and I got an iced tea with honey. How was I supposed to know that the bear thing was gonna come over and wreck the bar looking for goddamn honey?"
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Gambit's Bar was drained of all its honey by a mysterious yellow bear!
Unfortunately, Wing City police did not know this and were left in confusion to find only a yellow teddy bear with a red shirt at the scene of the crime.
The only customer under record who had ordered a glass of honey that day was a Sangrei Friedn. Responsibility for the bill and possibly the stolen stock of honey have yet to be decided. Police still find Friedn a suspect.
Unfortunately, Wing City police did not know this and were left in confusion to find only a yellow teddy bear with a red shirt at the scene of the crime.
The only customer under record who had ordered a glass of honey that day was a Sangrei Friedn. Responsibility for the bill and possibly the stolen stock of honey have yet to be decided. Police still find Friedn a suspect.
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What the heck does this mean when I try to post anything in OOC ?
Error: You have execeeded the maximum number of messages per minute
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Its been ten minutes, and I STILL get that warning thing
Error: You have execeeded the maximum number of messages per minute
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Its been ten minutes, and I STILL get that warning thing
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Ylanne wrote:Hello folks! I'm currently maybe two-thirds of the way through the planned Family Pictures sequence, which can be read here, and am posting one last announcement looking for folks who might still want to become part of that. There are opportunities! They abound, in fact! (Yes, I was looking for an excuse to use the word "abound" in an internet forum post. I successfully created one.) Nothing is completely set in stone, as this, like the rest of my work 'round these 'ere parts, focuses on the development of the individual characters, so if you have vague ideas or would like to learn more, I do not mind sharing information and such. I anticipate working towards a conclusion by March 2012.
HAHAHAHAHA. The conclusion isn't coming til closer to the summer. Frequency of activity and times when the folks who are involved currently has dropped quite a bit for a variety of reasons, and I don't anticipate the conclusion to Family Pictures for a bit. That said, for those who pay attention to the faction-side of things, the announcement that elections have taken place for the Terran National Government will be posted soonish (i.e. within the next two weeks insh'Allah.)
Those who might be expecting me for roleplay, I will have no internet access this Thursday through Sunday this week except from my phone or if I can access someone else's computer with internet access. You will only be able to reliably reach me via email, which goes to my phone. If you don't have mine, any staff member does, as would anyone who regularly roleplays with me. Thanks!
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There's no real procedure to get "started" in the Multiverse. The hub of activity is generally Gambit's Bar, but you can grab a roleplay partner and head anywhere. The sky's the limit!
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I'm new here, and I just made my first character. How do I get started in the multiverse? I'd like to stick mostly to Terra to keep as close to my character's home as possible, but if I have to move, I will.
If you want to check out my character, go to roleplay/the-multiverse/characters/lorenzo-caracciolo
By the way, that is not near my real name, so don't worry.
If you want to check out my character, go to roleplay/the-multiverse/characters/lorenzo-caracciolo
By the way, that is not near my real name, so don't worry.
[OOC] yea retarded moment
i managed to make myself feel like a retard just now i just posted a 86 word post in the wrong area . . . this is ooc . . . i posted it in IC so now i feel like a retard but we all have our moments so ^^ yea
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utahann wrote:Just wondering I was considering playing Sherlock Holmes(movie version) here,do you already have one?
You can create and play anything that you like in the Multiverse. There is no acceptance or review of characters, just create the character and start RPing!
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Just wondering I was considering playing Sherlock Holmes(movie version) here,do you already have one?
Re: The Multiverse: The Official OOC (uber)Thread
Hello folks! I'm currently maybe two-thirds of the way through the planned Family Pictures sequence, which can be read here, and am posting one last announcement looking for folks who might still want to become part of that. There are opportunities! They abound, in fact! (Yes, I was looking for an excuse to use the word "abound" in an internet forum post. I successfully created one.) Nothing is completely set in stone, as this, like the rest of my work 'round these 'ere parts, focuses on the development of the individual characters, so if you have vague ideas or would like to learn more, I do not mind sharing information and such. I anticipate working towards a conclusion by March 2012.
Re: The Multiverse: Where Do We Go?
Um. Okay. Bear with me. I read through what posts I saw, and took note on things that were said to the best of my ability. Here's where I stand on the Multiverse, where the Multiverse is to me, and yeah. I guess.
I agree that there needs to be a set baseline. For instance, the name of the bar. The name of the world that the bar is on. The name of cities, nearby things like that. There can be a set system of government, the Wing City Police Department, but their "jurisdiction" only stretches so far. Some of the most interesting roleplay I've seen/participated in has involved characters coming from other worlds and having to either deal with, work around, or confront the system of government set in the Multiverse.
Alternately, some of the worst and most frustrating MV roleplaying I've seen has been .. involving characters coming from other worlds and having to deal with, work around, or confront the system of government set in the Multiverse.
I've always seen the MV as a hallways connecting various rooms. The rooms are your own story, your own ideas, your own canon, your own characters; it's where your friends gather and you control things. When you're out in that hall, however, all bets are off. That isn't to say you can pull things out of your ass, but you accept and understand a certain amount of handicap.
For instance, my character Liesha Kennicot is a Special Agent in the United States government, from her Earth. She's aware that there are other Earths, and that she doesn't had any control when in the MV. That's fine. However, when someone else walks up to her and starts trying to give her orders claiming that their faction has taken over mine without a single bit of IC content, that's when things start to go awry.
Reading back over the original post, it seems that the Multiverse has as much substance as you give it. It's a sandbox location where you can freely interact with new characters that you might not get a chance to. For a while, I used the MV as a way to try and test out ideas with people before making a roleplay out of it. You get your circles of friends (as Patch mentioned, his crew of eight) and you go at it. Sometimes you meet in the middle, and sometimes you don't.
And at the risk of ranting, that is all I have to say about that.
I agree that there needs to be a set baseline. For instance, the name of the bar. The name of the world that the bar is on. The name of cities, nearby things like that. There can be a set system of government, the Wing City Police Department, but their "jurisdiction" only stretches so far. Some of the most interesting roleplay I've seen/participated in has involved characters coming from other worlds and having to either deal with, work around, or confront the system of government set in the Multiverse.
Alternately, some of the worst and most frustrating MV roleplaying I've seen has been .. involving characters coming from other worlds and having to deal with, work around, or confront the system of government set in the Multiverse.
I've always seen the MV as a hallways connecting various rooms. The rooms are your own story, your own ideas, your own canon, your own characters; it's where your friends gather and you control things. When you're out in that hall, however, all bets are off. That isn't to say you can pull things out of your ass, but you accept and understand a certain amount of handicap.
For instance, my character Liesha Kennicot is a Special Agent in the United States government, from her Earth. She's aware that there are other Earths, and that she doesn't had any control when in the MV. That's fine. However, when someone else walks up to her and starts trying to give her orders claiming that their faction has taken over mine without a single bit of IC content, that's when things start to go awry.
Reading back over the original post, it seems that the Multiverse has as much substance as you give it. It's a sandbox location where you can freely interact with new characters that you might not get a chance to. For a while, I used the MV as a way to try and test out ideas with people before making a roleplay out of it. You get your circles of friends (as Patch mentioned, his crew of eight) and you go at it. Sometimes you meet in the middle, and sometimes you don't.
And at the risk of ranting, that is all I have to say about that.
