"On the Way to the Slave Village" | Kashi, Guiscard, Beakerson, Nascha, Jade, Donindor, Professor
In the Forests of the Three Corners, Morning after Game 3
Dark Matter07/29/2019
Slept uneasily and gets up early before the sun rises.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Hears Beakerson snoring not too far off.
little song07/29/2019 Staring up at the sky. Sees Jade and waves.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Stirs a bit as he brushes a fly off his nose.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Sitting at the edge of camp. Glances over her shoulder at K and smiles slightly, nodding in greeting.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Loud snoring continues.
little song07/29/2019 Gets up and limps over. “Can’t sleep?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Shakes head. “Not much. Too much going on…”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 SNOOOOOOORE!
little song07/29/2019 “Yeah I agree.” Sits down.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “How's your leg?”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Mumbles something about Guiscard and Mr. Goldfins, his goldfish, as he turns over.
little song07/29/2019 “Ahh, hurts, but I think I’ll be fine.” “Um.. Jade? I very much thank you.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard reading in his tent.
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Awakens from her sleep, doesn't stir at first and seems to be thinking, then finally gets up and starts preparing her supplies for the day.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Gets up and walks over to Donindor's tent. He pokes his head in, but then reels out, coughing.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “That's good…” Smiles. “No problem.” Shrugs.
little song07/29/2019 “I have to make it up to you someday.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Donindor? What is...cough, what is that smell?” Donindor arm over his face, looking pale: “Uugggghhh, what...w-was...in...that worm meat?” G: “What worm meat?” D: Vomits. G: “Oh, my!” Facepalm. Shouts across the camp. “I need a stomach potion please!”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Beakerson is now awake, sniffing the air like he smells something foul. He looks over towards Donindors tent. "Oh good nerf! Can't you do that someplace else?" Hold his nose.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Laughs softly. “Don't worry about making it up to me. Just work on your fighting...I have a feeling that won't be the last time it would come in handy.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Swats at the air. “Phew.”
little song07/29/2019 “Alright.” Looks over.
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Looks up from packing her traveling sack.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "It wouldn't hurt you to close the tent flap! Nobody wants to see that!"
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “How old are you?”
little song07/29/2019 “Me? I’m 18.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Donindor: “Well...I, hurk, grrb, BLAAAAHH!!!” Guiscard: Holds mouth, swating at the air. Cough cough! “You need some food for your stomach. Dr Beakerson! Over here...NOW!”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Watches from the distance then starts gathering up more supplies.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Nods. “Fun.” Glances over her shoulder at the commotion from the camp. Murmurs. “What is it this time...?”
little song07/29/2019 “Probably the worm... I better start packing.” Gets up and limps back over.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Groans. "I'm coming, I'm coming." Grabs his bag and walks over to the tent. Immediately he reels back and holds his nose again. "Uh-uh, not doing it."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Stands as well. “Packing? Where are you headed?”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Rolls eyes and grabs his doctor bag. “Which one will help?” Fiddling through the vials.
little song07/29/2019 “I assume we’re heading back to Middlemarch.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "Hands off Guiscard." Pulls out a vial. "Here Donindor, drink this."
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Takes it. “You get packing Doctor, I'll take care of him.”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Glances over at Jade. “Is your question for me?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Shrugs. “Hm. I suppose so... I guess we'll find out.” Nods and walks toward where her things are leaning against a tree
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Donindor drinks potion. “If you please, help me sit up, I need to breathe some air.” He weakly steps out of the tent, Guiscard nearby in case he falls. With each step, the potion seems to help a little more and a little more.
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 “I believe we are about to leave here and go to a new land…” Looks off in the direction of Kelindor.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Donindor: “Listen to me everyone!” Cough “Listen, please.”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Stands from packing and waits.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Cough cough.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Looks up from her gear.
little song07/29/2019 Looks over.
Commando Chipmunk Maki pokes head out of nearby tree, circles under her eyes.
Dronin Gammerson Dronin sits down near the trees and listens to Donindor.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard hands him water. “Thank you!” Donindor takes a minute to down the whole canteen. Addresses the camp. “Alright...so I need you all to wake up right now! That is the first thing. Second thing, please realize we are not returning to Adventures Outpost, at least for the time. “We need to go further, to get to the next box, we need to travel to Kelindor!” “Or, at least near there someplace, as usual, I am relying on the blue stone to guide us once we get in the general vicinity.” “So pack up everyone. If there are any questions, I am not going to answer them.” Slowly turns back to his tent. Cough cough.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "Well aren't you the cheery one in the morning."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Loud enough for him to hear. “I don't have a question, but I've got something to say, Donindor…”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Turns quickly. “Who, what? Oh! It's you! Please, go on.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “It's great that you have so much faith in us or whatever but...we can't go on like this. Half of us are injured to the point that we couldn't win a fight with a cricket and none of us are completely unscathed.” “If we don't rest, it's going to be suicide to try to get another box.”
little song07/29/2019 “And we need more supplies.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Eyes narrow. Takes a good look around camp. “Oh! Yes, you are right.” Rubs toe in dirt. “We need rest and supplies. And despite the importance of the box, I could not in good conscience leave any of the weak behind.” “In my current state, weak would also pertain to myself.” Guiscard: “Perhaps now that the Bloodhammer clan is broken from this area, the villagers would be willing to help us stock up?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Nods. “If you tell us what's in this box, we'd have a better idea of what's at stake and what to do about it.”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Watches silently.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "Not sure if knowing what's in the box will make much of a difference. Just as long as we keep it out of Atthru's hands I think is all the matters, right?"
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “A powerful object, the most powerful we have encountered. Do you know what happened to Pura Swampwood? “In the Great War, Pale used the device that we now seek to drag the kingdom of Pura into another dimension. WHOOSH! Gone! “The device is a dimensional shifter. It can open gateways to places beyond our world, even into Pale's world. I shudder to imagine Atthru with such power.”
Commando Chipmunk Maki frowns at mention of Pura. Pulls herself back up into the tree, still listening as she begins to pack.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Sighs. “Do we have much time?”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard: Noticing Kashi's limp, and the wearied looks of other camp members. “Donindor...I am willing to stall our expedition for a short while, if we can take care of our people. I know we are both urgent to stop Atthru. I can take some men and go into the village. We can collect supplies and medicines, meanwhile those who need it may rest a while longer. “I am certain the Bloodhammer clan stashed many supplies we could exploit.” Donindor: “Hmm...very well, it seems you have time, since it appears I am also unwell at the moment.”
little song07/29/2019 “Did we get all of them though. They wouldn’t attack the camp... or others.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "I kinda doubt we got them all."
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard: “You are right, perhaps we didn't, and now it seems there are additional threats to consider. We should move everyone into the village, and rest there. I don't think the Bloodhammer remnants will feel brave enough to attack us there.”
little song07/29/2019 “I’m sorry.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Nods. “It will also deter them from recapturing anyone left at the village.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "What about the Plague Doctor? What if he comes back?"
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Nods back. “Good thinking, both of you...no need to say sorry,” Pointing to Kashi. “You however, must stay off that foot.” To Beakerson, “He wouldn't leave his tower.”
little song07/29/2019 “I can manage.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Nonsense...Squire!” Claps. “Fetch a horse for mademoiselle Kashi!” Squire nods happily.
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Goes back to packing her things.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "I don't think the Plague Doctor needs to come out of his tower to cause trouble."
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “But neither can he cause trouble if he stays in it, which is what he will do. Come come Doctor, pack your things.” The tower is some distance from the village.
little song07/29/2019 “Thank you.” Finishes towing bedroll and stands up to mount the horse.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Puts out his hand, offering to help her up.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Has relatively few things but shoulders the belongings she does have.
little song07/29/2019 Mounts, cringing slightly.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Your actions of late have been admirable, most admirable, but please don't wound yourself more than necessary.” Turns around. “Alright! Anyone else! Jade? You are well enough to walk?”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "You make it sound like she wounds herself on purpose, the way you phrased that sentence."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “I'm fine. We should also cover our tracks as well as possible.”
Commando Chipmunk Maki drops down from the tree, her pack over her shoulder. Hurries to join the others. Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “The village is not far,” Mounts his horse. “We will stick to the main road, less dangerous than the woods.” Gives out some orders. “Eragon! Draldon! The flanks. Maki, Jade, you can camouflage, keep watch, please. Anyone have questions?”
Commando Chipmunk Maki yawns, moves to the back to keep watch, stuffing hands in her hoodie pocket.
little song07/29/2019 “Squire. Maybe the horse can carry us both? I’m not very heavy.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "What of Breakfast?"
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Eat it.” Squire: Looks at her Master for approval. Guiscard: Slight smile. “Well I didn't say for you to walk while I ride did I? Get up there.” Squire happily leaps up onto the horse, behind Kashi. She signs: “If we get in trouble with bandits, you steer okay?”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Says silently. “I can cover our tracks.”
little song07/29/2019 “I don’t understand sign language sadly. I can ride well if you were asking that.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Nods.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "I think that garbage Donindor's leaving behind might keep Sasquatch away for a while."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Helps anyone who needs it to pack up.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard: “Let's go.” Spurs horse. “Elyon give us safe journey and smile on us with good fortune.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Glances up at Guiscard and starts walking.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 To Jade, “Are you okay to walk Mademoiselle? It did not occur to me to ask.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “Yes, I'm fine with it as long as it doesn't bother you to go at a slower pace.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Professor follows the group, singing: “Deededy doo, doodedy deededy dum! “We are off on a great endeavor, to see what we can salvage. “Oh, dripping with blood and sweat, “Which drives the bears to ravage. “Doodedy deededy doo, deededy doodedy dum!” Guiscard: “It is no trouble.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Beakerson groans. "Do we have to bring him along?"
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Turns around to face the Professor. “...You're going to get us killed....”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Professor De: “Stay close to me, Bambichi!” “I beg your pardon?”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha is guarding the rear and making false trails and covering up their tracks.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "I think what Jade means to say is....shut your yap."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “You don't need my pardon, you just need to be quiet so that we don't get ambushed again and get our heads chopped off or something like that.” Sighs and rubs her forehead. “Sorry, that was harsh. Just try to be quiet, please.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Professor: “You’re accusing moi? How sooner would you have been out of the mess if you had followed me? Predetors always stay away from the loud and unexpected you know.” Guiscard stops his horse and turns to the professor...frowning.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “No. No, I don't know that, actually.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "Well unless you want to become Sasquatch chow, you'd do well to zip the lip."
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Professor: “Exactly! Any bear, bug, reptile or bird,” With dramatic gesture, “Puffs itself out to seem bigger.”
little song07/29/2019 “... honestly the horses aren’t that much more quiet.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard: “No arguing, Doctor Beakerson! If stealth was the game we wouldn't travel in great numbers understand? You Professor, just stay with the group and don't wander off.” Resumes forward movement.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Frowns.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard, to Jade: “Don't worry, we are not leaving you behind.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Whispers to the Professor. "One more word out of you and I'll conk you in the head with this hammer."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “I wouldn't be worrying about that.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Professor continues whistling. Guiscard: “Oh! Then what should I worry about?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “No, I'm just saying that I'm not worried about that.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Ah! Oui! continues to ride silent for a moment.” To Kashi, “Well, I know you are not going anywhere.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Walks behind the horses, thinking, her mind very unsettled.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Notices Jade's behavior. “You’re still thinking about last night, aren't you?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “Yes...and just…everything but mostly that, I suppose.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Do you have more questions? It is a bit longer to the village.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “How do you know it's anything more than just tradition that someone came up with? I mean, it's great if it makes you feel nice but I could never knowingly live a lie.”
little song07/29/2019 “I’m still thinking about it too.” “Oh I’m sorry. I guess it was a different thing you were thinking about.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 To Kashi, “Allow me to say this aloud Mademoiselle but there is much I am thinking about as well that we need discuss, but for now, feel free to listen in.” Back to Jade. “In my country, we have many traditions, doctrines. Yes, we were wrong, about many of them, including our assumptions of Pale and Elyon. But...have you not seen the latest unfoldings? With Donindor there is always more questions, but if Pale is true, so must Elyon be! “I would also point out to you this...I have been in the upper rungs of society for most of my life...so I know the habits of men. I tell you now that Elyon is no mere man, or "figment." Can you think of anything or anyone that has inspired more freedom, compassion, sacrifice, to our world? The ideas of "men" are nothing that another man could not conceive. But the idea of Elyon? Such a character goes against our selfish nature. So who would adopt such an ideal? Except that it is undeniable, that it cannot be ignored. “Would you deny belief in the one idea that keeps men from tearing each other apart?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Thinks for a few seconds before answering. “...Does it, though?”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “I see...your next question is, Why is there still evils, even among those who profess belief, am I wrong?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “Why doesn't this One you believe in save you, then?”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “What do I need saving from? “You tell me. “Battle? Disease? Grief? Name it.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “Pain...death." Shrugs. "He's supposed to have power, right? Why doesn't he prove it?”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “He does have power, but much like...much like my Order, He also has rules. And He wishes that we demonstrate our belief by facing evil, and not hiding from it.”
little song07/29/2019 “Kokka does not acknowledge Elyon as a country. Nor Pale existing. There are small sects that believe in him so I have heard some. My father didn’t put much stock in their teachings. “Though unless I’m mistaken. When the world shattered it is said that Elyon is the reason Pale failed to destroy everything.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “So, you have to prove your loyalty or something?” Glances at K. “Hm…”
little song07/29/2019 “I don’t really know much. We had a guest once that told me about it.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 To Kashi, “And would we be born if not for His saving us then? I could not think of another way to spend my life, than to be a part of something that honors that.” “You did have a Guest? Really? That is curious.”
little song07/29/2019 “One from the church at Kokka. When I was young trying to talk to my father.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “A church? Jemoletoi! How much did you learn? Do you believe in any of it today?”
little song07/29/2019 “I only talked with him once when I was 12.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Thinking. “It saddens me your people have never come to a fuller knowledge. I have only encountered you and your brother, but...the way you continually put yourself in danger...brave...and stupid. Pity you don't know more of Elyon.”
little song07/29/2019 “I doubt we represent Kokka. Both of us rejected their traditions.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Because there was something disagreeable, no doubt. Stares ahead, silent for a moment I know from...recent experience that you are in your first step to understanding Elyon, and seeing how He betters your life.”
little song07/29/2019 “I’m certainly interested to understand.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Gently laughs. The town is still a distance off. “I’m no scholar, but I will take as many questions as you have.” Squire’s eyes fill with hope.”Don't forget how He blessed you with you know who!” She signs to Guiscard.
Dark Matter07/30/2019 Listens to them talk, half of her mind skeptical, the other at a loss for what to turn to because as much as she doesn't show it, this entire journey has been taking a toll on her. she'd never even seen a real battle before all this started let alone had to kill someone...
little song08/03/2019 “I still don’t understand the signs. I’m sorry about that.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The horses emerge onto a hill, overlooking a wide view. Eragon: “I believe the town was near that tree cluster. Oh, of course, I can see smoke from their homes.” Dronin: “Well duh! Wasn't the smoke the first thing you saw?” Guiscard: To Kashi, “When she achieves knighthood, only then will she be able to speak freely. For now, she must be limited to when it is practical. She is only reminding me of certain blessings.”
little song08/03/2019 “Is it like that for all squires?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “The discipline is chosen based on how the Initiate Master decides the initiate must focus their mind.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Beakerson pipes in. "How do the silent ones tell you they have to go to the bathroom then?"
little song08/03/2019 “So it was your choice?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Oui!”
little song08/03/2019 “Why would you choose that?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Or what if they're trying to throw you a surprise party? Can't really jump out and shout surprise now can they?" "That's so sad."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Takes a breath, knowing they probably won't like his answer. “Eagerness...It is one of her finer qualities. But without speech she learns to listen. She will be barking plenty of orders one day.”
little song08/03/2019 Thinks for a moment then nods. “All’s fair. You can ask me things if you wish as well. Um... when did the Elyon worship start?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "A very long time ago I'd say."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Right you are Doctor...Observance of Elyon did not begin until after the Great Revolution, which was some years after the Pale War. Worship of Him survived, but could not breach the centuries of tradition. Not until our first King, Tyreson-I required a unified code of worship, and taking the advice of a priest, Runcibald the Lame, the king adopted what he believed would provide his Kingdom with progressive, and charitable minded citizens.” Looks at Kashi, “So how did your people escape worship of Elyon? How strong is the movement of that church?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Wait, you have a church but you don't worship Elyon? What kind of church is that?"
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “It is ONE church, on an island of non-believers, Doctor.” Rolls eyes.
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Yea, but that doesn't answer my question. How can they have a church at all if they don't worship Elyon? Do they pray to some big fat guy named Bubba or something?"
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Turns to Kashi. “Ignore him...He knows not what he speaks of.”
little song08/03/2019 “Well some do it’s just small.” “I don’t really know. I wasn’t part of it. I know they have one in the capital though. It’s a fairly big building.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Do you know who sponsored the construction of it?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 In a low tone. "Buuuuuuuuuuuuubbbbaaaa."
little song08/03/2019 “I believe it was... it was two hundred years ago. “And no it was not buda. No one really worships him anymore.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Squire faces Beakerson...making a shussshhh motion. Guiscard: “Then, what, or who do you worship?”
little song08/03/2019 “I suppose spirits. Nature. We don’t really worship them though. Just sort of... co exist.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Thinks for a moment. "I don't really know who Buda is. Sounds like someone trying to say butter with a bad accent."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Well that sounds.” Eyes look around. “...Fascinating. Do-do these spirits teach you things?” “Do they have a face?”
little song08/03/2019 “No. They... only if they want faces. I’ve never seen one. I guess the kinsaplings are the same thing though.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “How strong is your faith in these spirits?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Points at no one in particular and says in a deep voice. "Hey you, pass me the Buda. I want Buda on my bread."
little song08/03/2019 “Mine. Very little. Some though very much do.” “One of my sisters claims to speak to them.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Does she? Hmm…” Looks down, thinking.
little song08/03/2019 “I don’t know her well though. Or trust her much.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Hey maybe it's a kind of Hula dance." Starts doing a little jig and chanting, "Buda, Buda, Bu-da!. Buda, Buda, Bu-da!"
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Raises one eyebrow, slightly skeptical.
little song08/03/2019 Heavy sigh..
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “So...here is another question for you. A fact about yourself, you say "I do not know" quite often. I've thought from the moment I met you that you were searching, for yourself most likely, or were just wandering, lost. “You tell me so much of your family, but little in the way of admiration, as you say, you have forsaken their ways. Why is all this? Do these, spirits, demand your people follow the ways you have come to disagree with?” Professor joins Beakerson. “That's it Bambichi, let me show you something else!” Starts jigging.
little song08/03/2019 “No it’s just how it is. Our family is very old and steeped in tradition. Forsaking it destroys the order. My brothers leaving ruined the order of my life. And my leaving may destroy what status my father and the rest of our family has. But for some reason I don’t really mind it.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Your brother spoke with little admiration for your father as well. It seems you both resent him. It seems you both want freedom. You are very brave Kashi. You can do what is on your mind to do, and not just follow a tradition.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Looks at the Professor. "Dude, you dance like you've got ants in your pants."
little song08/03/2019 “So what about your family. Are they all still alive?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Tenses up, there are words in his throat that are struggling to come out.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “Doctor. Professor. ...This probably isn't the time...”
little song08/03/2019 “I’m sorry. You don’t have to talk about it.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “No! It's...umm....My mother died when I was a child.” Straightens his shoulders. “It was her dying wish that me and my brother join the Order to serve Elyon.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Antsies in his pantsies!"
little song08/03/2019 “... That was very kind to her to do so. But did you want to become a knight yourself or are you just following her wishes?”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “Ants would resent that, and, trust me, you don't want to mess with ants. They're legitimately nice guys too so just...be nice.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Gosh Jade, no sense of humor. We've got to work on that."
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Sighs and rubs her hand over her face. “...Sorry. I guess that was a bit harsh.”
little song08/03/2019 “Are there human sized ants where you’re from!?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Squire: Hears human sized ants. O_O Guiscard: “It was a path chosen for me. But one that I embraced...for a time.”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “Yes? That's not normal?” Shrugs. “They're pretty cool people.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "I'm talking about the little itty bitty ones. But I can see why you would not have heard the term ants in the pants before."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “I never questioned my path. I never, sought anything outside of what I believed Elyon expected of me. I once expected that He wanted me to die.” Blank stare in no particular direction.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “You have tiny ants here? Like the ones in the myths?”
little song08/03/2019 Turns back to Guiscard. “So have you ever met Elyon?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "They're certainly not myths. They crawl around and build nests underground. And if you’re not careful, they'll steal your food."
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “I've never known them to be thieves....interesting.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “No! He cannot be seen except by a few. I am not one of them. But, one can easily learn of Him, by observing what he made. And I know what your next question will be. How do I believe in what I do not see? I do not believe this way, there is much a man can see. The evidence lies in a person's spirit.”
little song08/03/2019 “I actually wasn’t going to ask that. Kokka believes in spirts we don’t see.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Thinks to himself: I need answers Elyon, this Kokkan and this Mantis you see here, they have many questions...help me. Do you see them? To Kashi, “Then what were you going to ask?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Hey, Guiscard! How much further to the town?"
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 His trance is broken. “Eregon!? How much further?”
little song08/03/2019 “I don’t really know. It’s interesting. Maybe where did he come from?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Eragon: “Just around the bend, Sir Guiscard!”
little song08/03/2019 “That’s good to know.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Guiscard: “Where did he come from? Ah! Yes, perhaps someone knows. I do not. It is my belief that He is forever. But then again all gods claim immortality. But unlike other gods, and this is the important message, how many gods hold their citizens as precious children? And I don't mean political value, but value in the way you are crafted. These are not my words mind you, but I was told this by a wise man. It's only recently...” Looks at Kashi. “...That I have come to understand them better.”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Half listening to Guiscard and Kashi's conversation, half scanning their surroundings for danger.
little song08/03/2019 “I suppose. Spirits are considered eternal. The Salamduel believe they are reused as well.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The hustle and bustle of a town comes into earshot. “Well...” Observing the town. “It seems there are many questions. Perhaps for later. Whatever it was that compelled your return Mademoiselle, I am thankful that you followed it.” The party enters the town. The villagers flock out to greet and thank them.
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Hey chin up Jade and smile. You’re a hero now."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Donindor does his best to dismiss the crowd. Guiscard looks proudly at Squire. Then to Kashi. “After all, it seems your courage is improving someone's life.” Gesturing to the crowd.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Glances at Beakerson, a bit taken off guard. “A hero? Why would I be a hero?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Professor: “Why? Why? Why of course you gang must be the ones who destroyed the Bloodhammer airship! AHHH! Bambichi! You were there!?” Hugs him.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “...I mean, yes, but it needed to happen...”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Shoves him off. "Get off me." Turns to Jade "You did help us save these people from the Bloodhammer clan, so I'm pretty sure you’re a hero now."
little song08/03/2019 Smiles shyly.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “I bet they have more important things to worry about than us, though.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Does it look like they do?"
little song08/03/2019 Waves to someone from Kokka.. “今日は。おげんきですか？ “今日は！ありがとうございます！” いえいえ、どいたしまひて。何ですか？ “良い。ありがと.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 To Jade, “Don't be so certain of that. In my book, you are each as worthy to fight alongside as my fellow knights.” The village spokesman from Kokka approaches Kashi. “These Kokkans tell me they have a way of getting me home. One of them says they only recently met my family before they were captured, so there is hope for me yet. Elyon bless you and your company. Blessings, blessings! Won’t you come with us? We have a ship that can take us.”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “That's...very meaningful for you to say, Guiscard.” Smiles slightly.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Another villager, at Jade and Beakerson, “Elyon bless you! I wish I could have been there to see when you dealt the last blow!”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Ah, it was nothing. Just doing our jobs. Jade here and the others did most of the heavy work."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Guiscard: Smiles back. “It is true.”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Nods to the villager. “I'm sorry we weren't able to do something about all this sooner.”
little song08/03/2019 “I want them all to be able to go home...”
Commando Chipmunk Maki stares blankly at the people. Frown a little to herself. Turns invisible and disappears.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Villager #1, to Kashi: “Yes yes! We are all going home. But you wear the colors of House Hwrang. Perhaps you would like to see your homeland again too?” Villager#2, To Jade: “What does it matter when it came, what matters that it did come, heaven bless you all!” Guiscard rides slowly through the crowd towards a stall.
little song08/03/2019 Avoids the question.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “Thank you. We did our best.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "So where's the nearest market? We've got a lot of supplies we need to purchase for our group."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The villagers begin offering them food, supplies, water, and other miscellaneous things they acquired from the Bloodhammer holdings. Guiscard arranges for shelter for their horses, and gets general directions for around the village. He exits, and is re-smooshed by the crowd. Trying to rejoin the party, he is stopped by a startling sight. A horseman, riding in fast. He is armored, and wears the tunic of the Order of the Martyrs.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Deals with the villagers well, thanking them and experimentally trying out her newfound confidence. Hears some commotion and looks up to see the rider as well.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Guiscard: “Excuse me, let me past...”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Spots the rider. "Hey Guiscard! That looks like one of your guys!"
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The rider bellows. “Out of the way!” But he has a hard time reaching Guiscard. “Guiscard! Is that you?” He can't see so well out of his helmet. Guiscard: “Oui! Over here!...Excuse me, sir! Excuse me, Mademoiselle!”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Directs people out of the way of the rider and Guiscard, wondering what was going on.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The people finally make a path.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The rider dismounts, removes his helmet. Out from under it appears a face with a red beard, and veteran eyes.
little song08/03/2019 And follows Guiscard with the horse for Squire’s sake.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Guiscard: “Arnol?” Arnol: “Am I glad I found you.” The two embrace like old friends. Guiscard: “Why-Why are you here?” Arnol: Am I ever glad to see you again, but we have much to discuss.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Arnol sees the company. Donindor leans on his weapon, Squire waves. Arnol: “You...have made a lot of...friends.” Guiscard: “You are right Arnol, there is much to discuss.”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Just observes.
To be continued
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Hears Beakerson snoring not too far off.
little song07/29/2019 Staring up at the sky. Sees Jade and waves.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Stirs a bit as he brushes a fly off his nose.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Sitting at the edge of camp. Glances over her shoulder at K and smiles slightly, nodding in greeting.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Loud snoring continues.
little song07/29/2019 Gets up and limps over. “Can’t sleep?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Shakes head. “Not much. Too much going on…”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 SNOOOOOOORE!
little song07/29/2019 “Yeah I agree.” Sits down.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “How's your leg?”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Mumbles something about Guiscard and Mr. Goldfins, his goldfish, as he turns over.
little song07/29/2019 “Ahh, hurts, but I think I’ll be fine.” “Um.. Jade? I very much thank you.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard reading in his tent.
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Awakens from her sleep, doesn't stir at first and seems to be thinking, then finally gets up and starts preparing her supplies for the day.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Gets up and walks over to Donindor's tent. He pokes his head in, but then reels out, coughing.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “That's good…” Smiles. “No problem.” Shrugs.
little song07/29/2019 “I have to make it up to you someday.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Donindor? What is...cough, what is that smell?” Donindor arm over his face, looking pale: “Uugggghhh, what...w-was...in...that worm meat?” G: “What worm meat?” D: Vomits. G: “Oh, my!” Facepalm. Shouts across the camp. “I need a stomach potion please!”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Beakerson is now awake, sniffing the air like he smells something foul. He looks over towards Donindors tent. "Oh good nerf! Can't you do that someplace else?" Hold his nose.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Laughs softly. “Don't worry about making it up to me. Just work on your fighting...I have a feeling that won't be the last time it would come in handy.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Swats at the air. “Phew.”
little song07/29/2019 “Alright.” Looks over.
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Looks up from packing her traveling sack.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "It wouldn't hurt you to close the tent flap! Nobody wants to see that!"
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “How old are you?”
little song07/29/2019 “Me? I’m 18.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Donindor: “Well...I, hurk, grrb, BLAAAAHH!!!” Guiscard: Holds mouth, swating at the air. Cough cough! “You need some food for your stomach. Dr Beakerson! Over here...NOW!”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Watches from the distance then starts gathering up more supplies.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Nods. “Fun.” Glances over her shoulder at the commotion from the camp. Murmurs. “What is it this time...?”
little song07/29/2019 “Probably the worm... I better start packing.” Gets up and limps back over.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Groans. "I'm coming, I'm coming." Grabs his bag and walks over to the tent. Immediately he reels back and holds his nose again. "Uh-uh, not doing it."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Stands as well. “Packing? Where are you headed?”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Rolls eyes and grabs his doctor bag. “Which one will help?” Fiddling through the vials.
little song07/29/2019 “I assume we’re heading back to Middlemarch.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "Hands off Guiscard." Pulls out a vial. "Here Donindor, drink this."
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Takes it. “You get packing Doctor, I'll take care of him.”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Glances over at Jade. “Is your question for me?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Shrugs. “Hm. I suppose so... I guess we'll find out.” Nods and walks toward where her things are leaning against a tree
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Donindor drinks potion. “If you please, help me sit up, I need to breathe some air.” He weakly steps out of the tent, Guiscard nearby in case he falls. With each step, the potion seems to help a little more and a little more.
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 “I believe we are about to leave here and go to a new land…” Looks off in the direction of Kelindor.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Donindor: “Listen to me everyone!” Cough “Listen, please.”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Stands from packing and waits.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Cough cough.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Looks up from her gear.
little song07/29/2019 Looks over.
Commando Chipmunk Maki pokes head out of nearby tree, circles under her eyes.
Dronin Gammerson Dronin sits down near the trees and listens to Donindor.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard hands him water. “Thank you!” Donindor takes a minute to down the whole canteen. Addresses the camp. “Alright...so I need you all to wake up right now! That is the first thing. Second thing, please realize we are not returning to Adventures Outpost, at least for the time. “We need to go further, to get to the next box, we need to travel to Kelindor!” “Or, at least near there someplace, as usual, I am relying on the blue stone to guide us once we get in the general vicinity.” “So pack up everyone. If there are any questions, I am not going to answer them.” Slowly turns back to his tent. Cough cough.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "Well aren't you the cheery one in the morning."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Loud enough for him to hear. “I don't have a question, but I've got something to say, Donindor…”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Turns quickly. “Who, what? Oh! It's you! Please, go on.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “It's great that you have so much faith in us or whatever but...we can't go on like this. Half of us are injured to the point that we couldn't win a fight with a cricket and none of us are completely unscathed.” “If we don't rest, it's going to be suicide to try to get another box.”
little song07/29/2019 “And we need more supplies.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Eyes narrow. Takes a good look around camp. “Oh! Yes, you are right.” Rubs toe in dirt. “We need rest and supplies. And despite the importance of the box, I could not in good conscience leave any of the weak behind.” “In my current state, weak would also pertain to myself.” Guiscard: “Perhaps now that the Bloodhammer clan is broken from this area, the villagers would be willing to help us stock up?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Nods. “If you tell us what's in this box, we'd have a better idea of what's at stake and what to do about it.”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Watches silently.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "Not sure if knowing what's in the box will make much of a difference. Just as long as we keep it out of Atthru's hands I think is all the matters, right?"
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “A powerful object, the most powerful we have encountered. Do you know what happened to Pura Swampwood? “In the Great War, Pale used the device that we now seek to drag the kingdom of Pura into another dimension. WHOOSH! Gone! “The device is a dimensional shifter. It can open gateways to places beyond our world, even into Pale's world. I shudder to imagine Atthru with such power.”
Commando Chipmunk Maki frowns at mention of Pura. Pulls herself back up into the tree, still listening as she begins to pack.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Sighs. “Do we have much time?”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard: Noticing Kashi's limp, and the wearied looks of other camp members. “Donindor...I am willing to stall our expedition for a short while, if we can take care of our people. I know we are both urgent to stop Atthru. I can take some men and go into the village. We can collect supplies and medicines, meanwhile those who need it may rest a while longer. “I am certain the Bloodhammer clan stashed many supplies we could exploit.” Donindor: “Hmm...very well, it seems you have time, since it appears I am also unwell at the moment.”
little song07/29/2019 “Did we get all of them though. They wouldn’t attack the camp... or others.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "I kinda doubt we got them all."
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard: “You are right, perhaps we didn't, and now it seems there are additional threats to consider. We should move everyone into the village, and rest there. I don't think the Bloodhammer remnants will feel brave enough to attack us there.”
little song07/29/2019 “I’m sorry.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Nods. “It will also deter them from recapturing anyone left at the village.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "What about the Plague Doctor? What if he comes back?"
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Nods back. “Good thinking, both of you...no need to say sorry,” Pointing to Kashi. “You however, must stay off that foot.” To Beakerson, “He wouldn't leave his tower.”
little song07/29/2019 “I can manage.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Nonsense...Squire!” Claps. “Fetch a horse for mademoiselle Kashi!” Squire nods happily.
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Goes back to packing her things.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "I don't think the Plague Doctor needs to come out of his tower to cause trouble."
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “But neither can he cause trouble if he stays in it, which is what he will do. Come come Doctor, pack your things.” The tower is some distance from the village.
little song07/29/2019 “Thank you.” Finishes towing bedroll and stands up to mount the horse.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Puts out his hand, offering to help her up.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Has relatively few things but shoulders the belongings she does have.
little song07/29/2019 Mounts, cringing slightly.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Your actions of late have been admirable, most admirable, but please don't wound yourself more than necessary.” Turns around. “Alright! Anyone else! Jade? You are well enough to walk?”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "You make it sound like she wounds herself on purpose, the way you phrased that sentence."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “I'm fine. We should also cover our tracks as well as possible.”
Commando Chipmunk Maki drops down from the tree, her pack over her shoulder. Hurries to join the others. Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “The village is not far,” Mounts his horse. “We will stick to the main road, less dangerous than the woods.” Gives out some orders. “Eragon! Draldon! The flanks. Maki, Jade, you can camouflage, keep watch, please. Anyone have questions?”
Commando Chipmunk Maki yawns, moves to the back to keep watch, stuffing hands in her hoodie pocket.
little song07/29/2019 “Squire. Maybe the horse can carry us both? I’m not very heavy.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "What of Breakfast?"
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Eat it.” Squire: Looks at her Master for approval. Guiscard: Slight smile. “Well I didn't say for you to walk while I ride did I? Get up there.” Squire happily leaps up onto the horse, behind Kashi. She signs: “If we get in trouble with bandits, you steer okay?”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha: Says silently. “I can cover our tracks.”
little song07/29/2019 “I don’t understand sign language sadly. I can ride well if you were asking that.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Nods.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "I think that garbage Donindor's leaving behind might keep Sasquatch away for a while."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Helps anyone who needs it to pack up.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard: “Let's go.” Spurs horse. “Elyon give us safe journey and smile on us with good fortune.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Glances up at Guiscard and starts walking.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 To Jade, “Are you okay to walk Mademoiselle? It did not occur to me to ask.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “Yes, I'm fine with it as long as it doesn't bother you to go at a slower pace.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Professor follows the group, singing: “Deededy doo, doodedy deededy dum! “We are off on a great endeavor, to see what we can salvage. “Oh, dripping with blood and sweat, “Which drives the bears to ravage. “Doodedy deededy doo, deededy doodedy dum!” Guiscard: “It is no trouble.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Beakerson groans. "Do we have to bring him along?"
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Turns around to face the Professor. “...You're going to get us killed....”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Professor De: “Stay close to me, Bambichi!” “I beg your pardon?”
VioletofSherwood07/29/2019 Nascha is guarding the rear and making false trails and covering up their tracks.
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "I think what Jade means to say is....shut your yap."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “You don't need my pardon, you just need to be quiet so that we don't get ambushed again and get our heads chopped off or something like that.” Sighs and rubs her forehead. “Sorry, that was harsh. Just try to be quiet, please.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Professor: “You’re accusing moi? How sooner would you have been out of the mess if you had followed me? Predetors always stay away from the loud and unexpected you know.” Guiscard stops his horse and turns to the professor...frowning.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “No. No, I don't know that, actually.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 "Well unless you want to become Sasquatch chow, you'd do well to zip the lip."
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Professor: “Exactly! Any bear, bug, reptile or bird,” With dramatic gesture, “Puffs itself out to seem bigger.”
little song07/29/2019 “... honestly the horses aren’t that much more quiet.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard: “No arguing, Doctor Beakerson! If stealth was the game we wouldn't travel in great numbers understand? You Professor, just stay with the group and don't wander off.” Resumes forward movement.
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Frowns.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Guiscard, to Jade: “Don't worry, we are not leaving you behind.”
ThatGuyOverThere07/29/2019 Whispers to the Professor. "One more word out of you and I'll conk you in the head with this hammer."
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “I wouldn't be worrying about that.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Professor continues whistling. Guiscard: “Oh! Then what should I worry about?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “No, I'm just saying that I'm not worried about that.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Ah! Oui! continues to ride silent for a moment.” To Kashi, “Well, I know you are not going anywhere.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Walks behind the horses, thinking, her mind very unsettled.
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Notices Jade's behavior. “You’re still thinking about last night, aren't you?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “Yes...and just…everything but mostly that, I suppose.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Do you have more questions? It is a bit longer to the village.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “How do you know it's anything more than just tradition that someone came up with? I mean, it's great if it makes you feel nice but I could never knowingly live a lie.”
little song07/29/2019 “I’m still thinking about it too.” “Oh I’m sorry. I guess it was a different thing you were thinking about.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 To Kashi, “Allow me to say this aloud Mademoiselle but there is much I am thinking about as well that we need discuss, but for now, feel free to listen in.” Back to Jade. “In my country, we have many traditions, doctrines. Yes, we were wrong, about many of them, including our assumptions of Pale and Elyon. But...have you not seen the latest unfoldings? With Donindor there is always more questions, but if Pale is true, so must Elyon be! “I would also point out to you this...I have been in the upper rungs of society for most of my life...so I know the habits of men. I tell you now that Elyon is no mere man, or "figment." Can you think of anything or anyone that has inspired more freedom, compassion, sacrifice, to our world? The ideas of "men" are nothing that another man could not conceive. But the idea of Elyon? Such a character goes against our selfish nature. So who would adopt such an ideal? Except that it is undeniable, that it cannot be ignored. “Would you deny belief in the one idea that keeps men from tearing each other apart?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 Thinks for a few seconds before answering. “...Does it, though?”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “I see...your next question is, Why is there still evils, even among those who profess belief, am I wrong?”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “Why doesn't this One you believe in save you, then?”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “What do I need saving from? “You tell me. “Battle? Disease? Grief? Name it.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “Pain...death." Shrugs. "He's supposed to have power, right? Why doesn't he prove it?”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “He does have power, but much like...much like my Order, He also has rules. And He wishes that we demonstrate our belief by facing evil, and not hiding from it.”
little song07/29/2019 “Kokka does not acknowledge Elyon as a country. Nor Pale existing. There are small sects that believe in him so I have heard some. My father didn’t put much stock in their teachings. “Though unless I’m mistaken. When the world shattered it is said that Elyon is the reason Pale failed to destroy everything.”
Dark Matter07/29/2019 “So, you have to prove your loyalty or something?” Glances at K. “Hm…”
little song07/29/2019 “I don’t really know much. We had a guest once that told me about it.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 To Kashi, “And would we be born if not for His saving us then? I could not think of another way to spend my life, than to be a part of something that honors that.” “You did have a Guest? Really? That is curious.”
little song07/29/2019 “One from the church at Kokka. When I was young trying to talk to my father.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “A church? Jemoletoi! How much did you learn? Do you believe in any of it today?”
little song07/29/2019 “I only talked with him once when I was 12.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Thinking. “It saddens me your people have never come to a fuller knowledge. I have only encountered you and your brother, but...the way you continually put yourself in danger...brave...and stupid. Pity you don't know more of Elyon.”
little song07/29/2019 “I doubt we represent Kokka. Both of us rejected their traditions.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 “Because there was something disagreeable, no doubt. Stares ahead, silent for a moment I know from...recent experience that you are in your first step to understanding Elyon, and seeing how He betters your life.”
little song07/29/2019 “I’m certainly interested to understand.”
Yankee Samarai07/29/2019 Gently laughs. The town is still a distance off. “I’m no scholar, but I will take as many questions as you have.” Squire’s eyes fill with hope.”Don't forget how He blessed you with you know who!” She signs to Guiscard.
Dark Matter07/30/2019 Listens to them talk, half of her mind skeptical, the other at a loss for what to turn to because as much as she doesn't show it, this entire journey has been taking a toll on her. she'd never even seen a real battle before all this started let alone had to kill someone...
little song08/03/2019 “I still don’t understand the signs. I’m sorry about that.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The horses emerge onto a hill, overlooking a wide view. Eragon: “I believe the town was near that tree cluster. Oh, of course, I can see smoke from their homes.” Dronin: “Well duh! Wasn't the smoke the first thing you saw?” Guiscard: To Kashi, “When she achieves knighthood, only then will she be able to speak freely. For now, she must be limited to when it is practical. She is only reminding me of certain blessings.”
little song08/03/2019 “Is it like that for all squires?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “The discipline is chosen based on how the Initiate Master decides the initiate must focus their mind.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Beakerson pipes in. "How do the silent ones tell you they have to go to the bathroom then?"
little song08/03/2019 “So it was your choice?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Oui!”
little song08/03/2019 “Why would you choose that?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Or what if they're trying to throw you a surprise party? Can't really jump out and shout surprise now can they?" "That's so sad."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Takes a breath, knowing they probably won't like his answer. “Eagerness...It is one of her finer qualities. But without speech she learns to listen. She will be barking plenty of orders one day.”
little song08/03/2019 Thinks for a moment then nods. “All’s fair. You can ask me things if you wish as well. Um... when did the Elyon worship start?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "A very long time ago I'd say."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Right you are Doctor...Observance of Elyon did not begin until after the Great Revolution, which was some years after the Pale War. Worship of Him survived, but could not breach the centuries of tradition. Not until our first King, Tyreson-I required a unified code of worship, and taking the advice of a priest, Runcibald the Lame, the king adopted what he believed would provide his Kingdom with progressive, and charitable minded citizens.” Looks at Kashi, “So how did your people escape worship of Elyon? How strong is the movement of that church?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Wait, you have a church but you don't worship Elyon? What kind of church is that?"
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “It is ONE church, on an island of non-believers, Doctor.” Rolls eyes.
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Yea, but that doesn't answer my question. How can they have a church at all if they don't worship Elyon? Do they pray to some big fat guy named Bubba or something?"
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Turns to Kashi. “Ignore him...He knows not what he speaks of.”
little song08/03/2019 “Well some do it’s just small.” “I don’t really know. I wasn’t part of it. I know they have one in the capital though. It’s a fairly big building.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Do you know who sponsored the construction of it?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 In a low tone. "Buuuuuuuuuuuuubbbbaaaa."
little song08/03/2019 “I believe it was... it was two hundred years ago. “And no it was not buda. No one really worships him anymore.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Squire faces Beakerson...making a shussshhh motion. Guiscard: “Then, what, or who do you worship?”
little song08/03/2019 “I suppose spirits. Nature. We don’t really worship them though. Just sort of... co exist.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Thinks for a moment. "I don't really know who Buda is. Sounds like someone trying to say butter with a bad accent."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Well that sounds.” Eyes look around. “...Fascinating. Do-do these spirits teach you things?” “Do they have a face?”
little song08/03/2019 “No. They... only if they want faces. I’ve never seen one. I guess the kinsaplings are the same thing though.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “How strong is your faith in these spirits?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Points at no one in particular and says in a deep voice. "Hey you, pass me the Buda. I want Buda on my bread."
little song08/03/2019 “Mine. Very little. Some though very much do.” “One of my sisters claims to speak to them.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Does she? Hmm…” Looks down, thinking.
little song08/03/2019 “I don’t know her well though. Or trust her much.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Hey maybe it's a kind of Hula dance." Starts doing a little jig and chanting, "Buda, Buda, Bu-da!. Buda, Buda, Bu-da!"
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Raises one eyebrow, slightly skeptical.
little song08/03/2019 Heavy sigh..
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “So...here is another question for you. A fact about yourself, you say "I do not know" quite often. I've thought from the moment I met you that you were searching, for yourself most likely, or were just wandering, lost. “You tell me so much of your family, but little in the way of admiration, as you say, you have forsaken their ways. Why is all this? Do these, spirits, demand your people follow the ways you have come to disagree with?” Professor joins Beakerson. “That's it Bambichi, let me show you something else!” Starts jigging.
little song08/03/2019 “No it’s just how it is. Our family is very old and steeped in tradition. Forsaking it destroys the order. My brothers leaving ruined the order of my life. And my leaving may destroy what status my father and the rest of our family has. But for some reason I don’t really mind it.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “Your brother spoke with little admiration for your father as well. It seems you both resent him. It seems you both want freedom. You are very brave Kashi. You can do what is on your mind to do, and not just follow a tradition.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Looks at the Professor. "Dude, you dance like you've got ants in your pants."
little song08/03/2019 “So what about your family. Are they all still alive?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Tenses up, there are words in his throat that are struggling to come out.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “Doctor. Professor. ...This probably isn't the time...”
little song08/03/2019 “I’m sorry. You don’t have to talk about it.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “No! It's...umm....My mother died when I was a child.” Straightens his shoulders. “It was her dying wish that me and my brother join the Order to serve Elyon.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Antsies in his pantsies!"
little song08/03/2019 “... That was very kind to her to do so. But did you want to become a knight yourself or are you just following her wishes?”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “Ants would resent that, and, trust me, you don't want to mess with ants. They're legitimately nice guys too so just...be nice.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Gosh Jade, no sense of humor. We've got to work on that."
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Sighs and rubs her hand over her face. “...Sorry. I guess that was a bit harsh.”
little song08/03/2019 “Are there human sized ants where you’re from!?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Squire: Hears human sized ants. O_O Guiscard: “It was a path chosen for me. But one that I embraced...for a time.”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “Yes? That's not normal?” Shrugs. “They're pretty cool people.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "I'm talking about the little itty bitty ones. But I can see why you would not have heard the term ants in the pants before."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “I never questioned my path. I never, sought anything outside of what I believed Elyon expected of me. I once expected that He wanted me to die.” Blank stare in no particular direction.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “You have tiny ants here? Like the ones in the myths?”
little song08/03/2019 Turns back to Guiscard. “So have you ever met Elyon?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "They're certainly not myths. They crawl around and build nests underground. And if you’re not careful, they'll steal your food."
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “I've never known them to be thieves....interesting.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 “No! He cannot be seen except by a few. I am not one of them. But, one can easily learn of Him, by observing what he made. And I know what your next question will be. How do I believe in what I do not see? I do not believe this way, there is much a man can see. The evidence lies in a person's spirit.”
little song08/03/2019 “I actually wasn’t going to ask that. Kokka believes in spirts we don’t see.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Thinks to himself: I need answers Elyon, this Kokkan and this Mantis you see here, they have many questions...help me. Do you see them? To Kashi, “Then what were you going to ask?”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Hey, Guiscard! How much further to the town?"
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 His trance is broken. “Eregon!? How much further?”
little song08/03/2019 “I don’t really know. It’s interesting. Maybe where did he come from?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Eragon: “Just around the bend, Sir Guiscard!”
little song08/03/2019 “That’s good to know.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Guiscard: “Where did he come from? Ah! Yes, perhaps someone knows. I do not. It is my belief that He is forever. But then again all gods claim immortality. But unlike other gods, and this is the important message, how many gods hold their citizens as precious children? And I don't mean political value, but value in the way you are crafted. These are not my words mind you, but I was told this by a wise man. It's only recently...” Looks at Kashi. “...That I have come to understand them better.”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Half listening to Guiscard and Kashi's conversation, half scanning their surroundings for danger.
little song08/03/2019 “I suppose. Spirits are considered eternal. The Salamduel believe they are reused as well.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The hustle and bustle of a town comes into earshot. “Well...” Observing the town. “It seems there are many questions. Perhaps for later. Whatever it was that compelled your return Mademoiselle, I am thankful that you followed it.” The party enters the town. The villagers flock out to greet and thank them.
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Hey chin up Jade and smile. You’re a hero now."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Donindor does his best to dismiss the crowd. Guiscard looks proudly at Squire. Then to Kashi. “After all, it seems your courage is improving someone's life.” Gesturing to the crowd.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Glances at Beakerson, a bit taken off guard. “A hero? Why would I be a hero?”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Professor: “Why? Why? Why of course you gang must be the ones who destroyed the Bloodhammer airship! AHHH! Bambichi! You were there!?” Hugs him.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “...I mean, yes, but it needed to happen...”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Shoves him off. "Get off me." Turns to Jade "You did help us save these people from the Bloodhammer clan, so I'm pretty sure you’re a hero now."
little song08/03/2019 Smiles shyly.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “I bet they have more important things to worry about than us, though.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Does it look like they do?"
little song08/03/2019 Waves to someone from Kokka.. “今日は。おげんきですか？ “今日は！ありがとうございます！” いえいえ、どいたしまひて。何ですか？ “良い。ありがと.”
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 To Jade, “Don't be so certain of that. In my book, you are each as worthy to fight alongside as my fellow knights.” The village spokesman from Kokka approaches Kashi. “These Kokkans tell me they have a way of getting me home. One of them says they only recently met my family before they were captured, so there is hope for me yet. Elyon bless you and your company. Blessings, blessings! Won’t you come with us? We have a ship that can take us.”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “That's...very meaningful for you to say, Guiscard.” Smiles slightly.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Another villager, at Jade and Beakerson, “Elyon bless you! I wish I could have been there to see when you dealt the last blow!”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "Ah, it was nothing. Just doing our jobs. Jade here and the others did most of the heavy work."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Guiscard: Smiles back. “It is true.”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Nods to the villager. “I'm sorry we weren't able to do something about all this sooner.”
little song08/03/2019 “I want them all to be able to go home...”
Commando Chipmunk Maki stares blankly at the people. Frown a little to herself. Turns invisible and disappears.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Villager #1, to Kashi: “Yes yes! We are all going home. But you wear the colors of House Hwrang. Perhaps you would like to see your homeland again too?” Villager#2, To Jade: “What does it matter when it came, what matters that it did come, heaven bless you all!” Guiscard rides slowly through the crowd towards a stall.
little song08/03/2019 Avoids the question.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 “Thank you. We did our best.”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 "So where's the nearest market? We've got a lot of supplies we need to purchase for our group."
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The villagers begin offering them food, supplies, water, and other miscellaneous things they acquired from the Bloodhammer holdings. Guiscard arranges for shelter for their horses, and gets general directions for around the village. He exits, and is re-smooshed by the crowd. Trying to rejoin the party, he is stopped by a startling sight. A horseman, riding in fast. He is armored, and wears the tunic of the Order of the Martyrs.
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Deals with the villagers well, thanking them and experimentally trying out her newfound confidence. Hears some commotion and looks up to see the rider as well.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Guiscard: “Excuse me, let me past...”
ThatGuyOverThere08/03/2019 Spots the rider. "Hey Guiscard! That looks like one of your guys!"
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The rider bellows. “Out of the way!” But he has a hard time reaching Guiscard. “Guiscard! Is that you?” He can't see so well out of his helmet. Guiscard: “Oui! Over here!...Excuse me, sir! Excuse me, Mademoiselle!”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Directs people out of the way of the rider and Guiscard, wondering what was going on.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The people finally make a path.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 The rider dismounts, removes his helmet. Out from under it appears a face with a red beard, and veteran eyes.
little song08/03/2019 And follows Guiscard with the horse for Squire’s sake.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Guiscard: “Arnol?” Arnol: “Am I glad I found you.” The two embrace like old friends. Guiscard: “Why-Why are you here?” Arnol: Am I ever glad to see you again, but we have much to discuss.
Yankee Samarai08/03/2019 Arnol sees the company. Donindor leans on his weapon, Squire waves. Arnol: “You...have made a lot of...friends.” Guiscard: “You are right Arnol, there is much to discuss.”
Dark Matter08/03/2019 Just observes.
To be continued
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