Introduction
However, a force arose against the crown to shatter these ideals. The Exalted, they claimed to be, saying they were ordained by the goddess Abaranne, the great mother, and led by her child, Gabrielle, to herald in a new age. Despite their ridiculous claims, their power was... undeniable. It took only a handful of them to push the Mordanian army into retreat, proving resilient to even potent magick. Their general, Balor, a one-eyed titan clad in iron made a mocking ultimatum, claiming that the nation was on the verge of collapse against a hidden enemy far worse than them and that they were the only hope. They never elaborated what this enemy was. Regardless, their power was too great, and with little choice, surrender was the only option.
The once active nation, now with curfews and strict laws. The crown now a prisoner in its own walls as they are told how to run the country. At times a person of considerable skill is taken to see Abaranne's child, to become Exalted. The process of which is unknown, but they are forever... changed according their desires, and eternally loyal. Fragments of the old loyalists and freedom fighters now try to band together in secret, to attempt to overthrow these usurpers and once again have some control over their fates.
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"Human's can not be natural magical prodigies." Vigil said bluntly, "It is not in your nature to do magic any more than it is in your nature to fly." It was insultingly blunt, but to a creature that was so entwined in magic that it made up a part of his physical being, even the most powerful human mage could hardly be called a prodigy, he had never experienced one who had either not studied intently, or been exposed at least indirectly to some form of magic near the beginning of their life.
"Still, a gift from the universe should not be diminished. Fate saw fit to give you this lineage, this gift of magic, to protect the order of things, lest they be changed by force." He stared intently at the vial. "Balor. She was there, with someone." He mussed, but then his thoughts turned quickly as he asked rhetorically "What happened at the pool? The best place to follow a story is from the beginning." He looked around the room. It did not sound like he was speaking figuratively, he was perfectly seriously, he wanted to go to the pool of life.
Nigel rubs his forehead and nervously takes a glass of ale, a strange thing considering he wasn't a drinker. This fact was not lost as he scrunched his face as he drank. He then takes a moment, holding up a finger signaling that he has one more thing to say. "What happened to the pool afterwards, I cannot say for certain, perhaps it is still there, sitting amidst the jungle, or perhaps it is all within the girl known as Gabrielle. What I do know is that Balor has decided after all these years to come here, that she took over my land, that she's using the miracle child and her Exalted, and that, somehow, your people are involved in this, Vigil."
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In the castle, Balor looked at Jonathan's work with her one good eye. She had started to question his genius, it is true, but this... it seemed spontaneous yet sound. Joy was only satisfied that Jonathan seemed less gloomy, even if he did ignore her for the most part.
Balor paused for a moment, noticing something, then pointed it out. "I as-sume Gab-ri-elle will fill one point... then Fort-i-tude... and Mercy... but," she says as she points at each with with a long sharp nail, then holds out two fingers indicating two empty points. "I will re-quire two more Ex-al-ted for these as well?"
She steps out and looks it over again, confirming her suspicion. Regardless, her mood as well seems to have lightened, even if it didn't show upon her face... the air felt less tense as it did moments ago. After pondering it over, she looked to Jonathan. "You have done well... you have giv-en me some hope... but Joy here... is cor-rect... you need sleep. You are weary, and you have earned it," her tone was strangely soft for once, almost kind, as far as voice allowed it to be.
However when Nigel and Vigil began to talk about the pool of life and what happened there, his smile faded away. He began to absorb all the information the had said, an old grudge, a pool that grants powers, and how he mentioned Vigl's people were somehow involved in this. When he thought about it, the pool was a sure fire way to turn the battle to their favour, however like Nigel said, it could be in Gabrielle. There was some risk in looking for the pool, they would lose time doing other tasks and not be ready when they were needed.
It was worth a shot at the very least, but he was worried that the Exalted might be planning something to hamper the resistance efforts. "Do you all think that finding this pool of life might be worth it? Its almost like a coin flip, we migh either get lucky and find the pool still there or be unlucky and the pool is going to be gone. I say it is worth the effort however I must remain here and keep a watch for thing here. We have lot contact with four very talented people, and I prefer not to lose contact with more people." Godefray spoke as he took of his helmet and began to relax with some food and drink.
When Balor inquired about the empty slots on the star, he quickly replied "I'll be taking a spot myself, milady. Although I may not necessarily be as powerful as the Exalted, I possess intimate knowledge in the oldest of the arcane arts: Fire and Sky, the primal sources of magic. With this knowledge, I shall channel the very essence of the realm! And with your followers, I will achieve the power I require to absorb the extraordinary amount of energy required to perform the counterspell you need."
As the magus spoke, a strong feeling filled his insides. He was incredibly excited to carry on with the ritual; not just because it'll cure his queen; not just because it will earn him the fame and praise he's always dreamed of.
He was ready to attain a glimpse of true power. The ritual he was ready to perform would sap the Exalted of their power temporarily, and transfer it to himself for whatever reason he required it. The thought of having such immeasurable power, even if it meant never reaching a similar state again, filled his body with adredaline, his curious mind desperate to experience the godlike state he'd reach.
"However, now that you mention it, we DO need 1 more person to fill the circle."
This revelation disturbed Jonathan, not having realized that there would not be enough Exalted to complete the circuit. However, in all honesty, he could worry about this later. He was VERY tired, and seeing as Joy was kind enough to convince Balor into allowing him some rest, he decided that some sleep would do him well.
Gesturing to some guards, he'd have them guide him to some sleeping quarters of sorts, where he'd lie down and have some well-deserved rest.
Vigil couldn't help but be curious, it seemed as though the blood granted a person traits very similar to that of Cambiregeist, like a manufactured magical being. If he could study the pool, perhaps he could learn something of the process, of what made Gabriel, and perhaps how to more easily counter the Exalted. Otherwise he feared there would be very little progress.
"If we are to go to the pool, we must do so soon. If we are not, swift action must be taken. They will not allow you to roam freely as the rightful heir plotting their removal. Perhaps the man with Balor might be a key?"
What would seem cryptic to most, the prince had come to an epiphany that he was now formulating it into their advantage. He slipped out a dagger and placed his right hand upon the table. The bartender sees this, and gives some panicked protest. "We do have inks for this sort, you know." The protest falls on deaf ears as Nigel jabs his index finger with the blade's tip and writes a series of runes upon his arm in the blood.
"Sorry friend, but inks would be insufficient here, blood bonded is necessary," he says casually, finishing the final marks. He looks to the others, possibly now curious as to what his strange behavior entails. He felt embarrassed, among other things, that he made an act upon a whim again without telling about it beforehand. "I made a conduit with my blood, and the symbols are the passage key," he says pointing to the symbols on his arm, they give off a faint ghostly blue glow. "I remembered it from some of my lessons, it was used a long time ago as some form of recall for... um, prisoners and slaves."
He grabs a vial of Gabrielle's blood and holds it out in his palm. "I've reversed it, however, instead of bringing something to me, I'll bring myself to it, in this case the birthplace of Gabrielle, and where Balor and my mother became as they are." He rips off a piece of cloth, marks on it as well, and places it on a blank portion of the floor. He then points to it to emphasize its importance "This will be my anchor point, be sure not to disturb it as I shall use it to recall myself back here."
"If you are to protest this, do so now, otherwise I can take only myself and another leaving leadership to Godefray for the duration," he says, sounding confident in his words. If he had a bit of the pool he could finally understand the full picture... and see the last place his mother was as a mortal. He looked to the Cambiregeist. "Would this be sufficient haste, friend?"
He didn't know what they would find, he could only hope there were answers to he had. Perhaps a clue to how they might proceed. If Balor's strength was derived from the pool, perhaps they could learn a weakness.
"Let us seek answers, and then seek action."
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Godefray watched as Nigel rips off a peice of cloth, marks it then placed it on a blank portion of the floor before explaining its importance. It was his anchor point and wanted nothing to disturb it, whatever was going on making sure nothing happened to that peice of cloth was going to be top priority for him. "I shall guard that with my life, you can rest knowing that nothing shall happen to you Nigel. I promise that peice of cloth shall remain untouched." Godefray dutifully spoke before getting up from his seat and slamming his fist against his chest. It was his promise, one that he would see to the end.
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Rising from what remained of his meal. My lord Mordaine "I will not pretend to under stand what you are doing as all magic seems to beyond my comprehension but i will give you my word also that this piece of cloth will remain here undisturbed until you return. with that said he began pacing the room trying to figure out how they could defend the basement if they were attacked and also how they could escape because even as green as mercy's men were they could easily trap them inside this room.
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Jonathan, the Magus
A young, self-taught practicioner of magic; his curiosity knows no bounds, his thrist for knowledge infinite.
Bolin Thorinson
Exiled Dwarf lord
Nigel Mordaine
Son of Henrick and Cecilia mordaine, next in line for the throne, forced into a double life.
"Fortitude"
A pinnacle of strength, he was on the front line and just walked forward into an unprepared army plowing through them.
"Mercy"
A former Mordanian enforcer, turned Exalted voluntarily upon seeing Gabrielle
Vigil
An enigmatic pilgrim from a distant city state.
Zero
a skilled fighter with a liking of snipers and dual pistols.
"Joy"
"You really should be happy, you can be free from strife, like birds!"
Balor
Much of the army that still stood was struck down by a red-haired demon. A hellfire from its empty socket, a rage unquenchable.
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Bolin Thorinson
Exiled Dwarf lord
Nigel Mordaine
Son of Henrick and Cecilia mordaine, next in line for the throne, forced into a double life.
Jonathan, the Magus
A young, self-taught practicioner of magic; his curiosity knows no bounds, his thrist for knowledge infinite.
Gabrielle
Fragile as she may seem, she is the daughter of the great mother, and subject of worship of the Exalted. Now also functioning monarch of Mordania.
Reinhardt Arthur
A skilled fighter who desire to free the nation like anybody else.
"Mercy"
A former Mordanian enforcer, turned Exalted voluntarily upon seeing Gabrielle
Godefray Hamonet
The brave rebel captain, as fearless as he appears, he is always optimistic.
"Joy"
"You really should be happy, you can be free from strife, like birds!"
Zero
a skilled fighter with a liking of snipers and dual pistols.
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Bolin Thorinson
Exiled Dwarf lord
Reinhardt Arthur
A skilled fighter who desire to free the nation like anybody else.
Vigil
An enigmatic pilgrim from a distant city state.
Jonathan, the Magus
A young, self-taught practicioner of magic; his curiosity knows no bounds, his thrist for knowledge infinite.
Gabrielle
Fragile as she may seem, she is the daughter of the great mother, and subject of worship of the Exalted. Now also functioning monarch of Mordania.
"Mercy"
A former Mordanian enforcer, turned Exalted voluntarily upon seeing Gabrielle
Balor
Much of the army that still stood was struck down by a red-haired demon. A hellfire from its empty socket, a rage unquenchable.
"Fortitude"
A pinnacle of strength, he was on the front line and just walked forward into an unprepared army plowing through them.
Zero
a skilled fighter with a liking of snipers and dual pistols.
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-Foreshadowing intensifies-
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If needed I could tag the posts that are apart from the main group for easier understanding.
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Technically, back then between Balor and Cecilia, Gabrielle wasn't even born yet. Gabrielle is actually pretty young.
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Edit: And posted. Everyone is free to post their character entrances and build interactions.
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Edit: Sent a message, but I'm not 100% sure they'll even be active. They just recently signed up to the site and created the character at the very same time. Is kinda odd.
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Also, gonna have to say that FadedxDreamzz's character Zero is likely in violation of the rules set out in the OOC. I'd argue that pistols and sniper rifles would fall under being "futuristic or OP" in a high fantasy setting. And this is why it's always a good idea to turn GM approval on.