[ ponta is temenos's favorite actually yeah that's right you question the gods!! YOU QUESTION THE HELL OUT OF THEM!!!
maybe not in this situation though.
behind them, the blue flame flares, though just a little - enough to warm the space a touch further, to cast light on the dais.
kogitsunemaru. When you step up to the statue of Brand, you realize the presence here is familiar, like a companion on the battlefield, and you feel as though someone stands before you, then draws a sword. the sword stays in the air, spectral. the voice speaks. ]
O chosen warrior, I grant upon you my powers and skills. Use them wisely as you forge your own path through this world and find the meaning to swing your blade through Solistia. I ask of you, kindle the flame. In your life: what is it that you seek?
[ nimona. when you step up to the statue of draefendi and touch it, you hear a voice in your head. it is cool, like the breeze; wind ghosts through your hair as the voice speaks, ruffling it gently, curling around your figure. the wind forms into a small shape directly in front of you, though it’s hard to tell what it is. the voice is unfamiliar, but familiar when it speaks out. ]
O chosen hunter. I grant upon you my powers, and my skills. Use them wisely as you traverse through the lands of Solistia. I ask of you, kindle the flame. In your life: what is it that you seek?
[ ponta. when you step up to the statue of Sealticge, you feel a warm presence, and a voice in your head. it feels as if you’ve been embraced: a playful, invisible hand tips your chin up, gentle, and the voice is almost singsong when it speaks. ]
O chosen dancer. I grant upon you my powers and my skills. Use them wisely to support your fellow travelers, as you traverse the lands of Solistia. I ask of you, kindle the flame. In your life: what is it that you seek?
[ and finally, datz. when you step up to the statue of Aeber, you realize with a start, that there is a single apple floating in front of you - perhaps one you had on your very person just a moment ago. you hear a male voice speak in your head, relaxed, and the apple spins once as if on a fingertip. ]
O chosen thief. I grant upon you my powers and my skills. Use them wisely as you make your way in this world with your daggers as your guide through Solistia. I ask of you, kindle the flame. in your life: what is it that you seek?
[ well? perhaps a one or two word answer will suffice. what do you seek, travelers? ]
[ well this certainly is something. he draws back, momentarily, because certain someones being present certainly means trouble is afoot. yet he still contemplates the query seriously, for what else is he to do? deny the spirit for appearing as such? even he is not so foolish to do so soon at the start. ]
Companionship.
[ after all, what else is a sword without people? ]
[it feels a little like standing on the edge of a cliff, looking out. wind in her hair, and the knowledge that she could jump, and nothing could stop her.
for a second she feels - defiant. what do you seek? what do you want, draefendi? what do you want from her? what will you take? everybody else always takes, what's one more piece. silence, for a second. she doesn't answer the way she should.]
I don't want whatever you're selling.
[but if it's the gods, well. there's no reason that draefendi can't hear the way she whispers a home in the back of her mind.]
[ Despite the gentle nature of the interaction, Ponta stiffens when a voice appears from within him. This has happened to him before, and it had been the beginning of a great mistake. It is hard to be comforted by a presence in his mind under these circumstances.
But a question has been asked and an answer is needed.
There's a lot he could say and it'd all sound rather grandiose. He had large ambitions, not so long ago. But after the murders in the last weeks have whittled down on his confidence and all that he thinks of as common sense... Well, maybe it's time to be a little honest. ]
A heartbeat.
[ It's a metaphor, but the realest answer he could have given. ]
[ man, why is everyone else so much better at doing cool things with apples than he is
well, datz has already committed to going through with this, so he's not going to argue, and he's been fighting for the same thing for so long that he doesn't have to think very hard about his answer — it's a simple one to communicate, if much more difficult to achieve. ]
Freedom and justice.
[ a little hypocritical given the system he's been playing into here and he knows it. ]
[ kogi. the warrior - an older man, you recognize, perhaps not one that you actually know - looks you up and down. he considers that answer, thoughtfully. then, brand the thunderblade sheaths his sword, satisfied. ]
Then in search of companionship, I behold unto thee my powers. I wish you strength, my warrior. Your choices are yours to make.
[ power swirls through you, kogitsunemaru, and you realize that you have classed into the abilities of a warrior. you innately recognize that you have gained the ability challenge. using your strength, you can face many townspeople in brief martial combat for a variety of rewards.
as you already have proficiency with a sword - you have also gained proficiency with a polearm, both of which are now in your possession. you have also gained the ability to cover - to leap in front of a painful blow that may kill one of your companions and take it in hopes to parry.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed some…? hmm.
--
draefendi sounds almost knowing, when she addresses nimona. ] Then in search of home, I behold unto thee my powers. May your arrows and your path ever strike true, my hunter. Your choices are yours to make.
[ the wind swirls, then crackles into pure lightning, then blue flames, and then, forms itself into the shape of a tawny feathered owl, who flutters around nimona once as if checking her out. the owl then looks up at nimona and hoots: A hunter has her companion, and I will be stalwart for you.
her name is simply Glory. the others cannot understand her speech, but you can.
power swirls through you, and nimona, it is clear that you have classed into the abilities of a hunter. you realize that you have innately gained the ability: Befriend. using your wisdom (and animal handling), you are able to speak to any and all animals, though not all animals will be immediately friendly to you. you have also gained the ability to fire a bow with remarkable accuracy; to track animals; and to work with Glory, who can provide an arcane attack in a moment of need. her abilities are based in light, but her arcane blade can strike any weak point.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed some…? and, of course, that you are now sporting a pair of fluffy pink wolf ears and a tail. congratulations, you’re a beastling. ]
--
[ ponta. sealticge's voice lets out a hum, musical and light, and if you look at the statue, you might notice her mouth seems pulled into a smile. ]
Then in search of a heartbeat, I behold unto thee my powers. I wish you luck, my dancer. Your choices are yours to make.
[ power swirls through you, ponta: you have classed into the abilities of a dancer. you innately realize that you have learned the ability allure. using your charm and charisma, you can convince members of a town to follow you and aid you in times of need - though some convincing will be harder than others.
you have additionally gained proficiency with daggers, and the ability to cast wind magic. you also know instinctively that your dances can be used to support your teammates - to buff them in a variety of manners. this is not a tabletop rpg so i will allow you to use this to your heart’s content creatively - just check with me first to ask if you can do something.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed some…?
--
with datz: the apple spins once in the air, is tossed, and then caught by something you can't see. ]
Then in search of freedom, justice, or the revolution, I behold unto thee my powers. I wish you swiftness, my thief. Your choices are yours to make.
[ power swirls through you, datz. you have classed into the abilities of a thief. you innately recognize that you have gained the ability steal - that is to say, you are a truly excellent pickpocket. using your dexterity, you can swipe objects large and small from townspeople, many of which can help you on your journey.
as you already have proficiency with a dagger - you have also gained proficiency with a classic sword, both of which are now in your possession. you are also able to steal health from your enemies to give to your friends.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed some…? congrats on being purple.
the four you begin to feel emboldened: the blue flame behind you suddenly flares, and the world goes very, very bright....
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maybe not in this situation though.
behind them, the blue flame flares, though just a little - enough to warm the space a touch further, to cast light on the dais.
kogitsunemaru. When you step up to the statue of Brand, you realize the presence here is familiar, like a companion on the battlefield, and you feel as though someone stands before you, then draws a sword. the sword stays in the air, spectral. the voice speaks. ]
O chosen warrior, I grant upon you my powers and skills. Use them wisely as you forge your own path through this world and find the meaning to swing your blade through Solistia. I ask of you, kindle the flame. In your life: what is it that you seek?
[ nimona. when you step up to the statue of draefendi and touch it, you hear a voice in your head. it is cool, like the breeze; wind ghosts through your hair as the voice speaks, ruffling it gently, curling around your figure. the wind forms into a small shape directly in front of you, though it’s hard to tell what it is. the voice is unfamiliar, but familiar when it speaks out. ]
O chosen hunter. I grant upon you my powers, and my skills. Use them wisely as you traverse through the lands of Solistia. I ask of you, kindle the flame. In your life: what is it that you seek?
[ ponta. when you step up to the statue of Sealticge, you feel a warm presence, and a voice in your head. it feels as if you’ve been embraced: a playful, invisible hand tips your chin up, gentle, and the voice is almost singsong when it speaks. ]
O chosen dancer. I grant upon you my powers and my skills. Use them wisely to support your fellow travelers, as you traverse the lands of Solistia. I ask of you, kindle the flame. In your life: what is it that you seek?
[ and finally, datz. when you step up to the statue of Aeber, you realize with a start, that there is a single apple floating in front of you - perhaps one you had on your very person just a moment ago. you hear a male voice speak in your head, relaxed, and the apple spins once as if on a fingertip. ]
O chosen thief. I grant upon you my powers and my skills. Use them wisely as you make your way in this world with your daggers as your guide through Solistia. I ask of you, kindle the flame. in your life: what is it that you seek?
[ well? perhaps a one or two word answer will suffice. what do you seek, travelers? ]
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Companionship.
[ after all, what else is a sword without people? ]
no subject
for a second she feels - defiant. what do you seek? what do you want, draefendi? what do you want from her? what will you take? everybody else always takes, what's one more piece. silence, for a second. she doesn't answer the way she should.]
I don't want whatever you're selling.
[but if it's the gods, well. there's no reason that draefendi can't hear the way she whispers a home in the back of her mind.]
no subject
But a question has been asked and an answer is needed.
There's a lot he could say and it'd all sound rather grandiose. He had large ambitions, not so long ago. But after the murders in the last weeks have whittled down on his confidence and all that he thinks of as common sense... Well, maybe it's time to be a little honest. ]
A heartbeat.
[ It's a metaphor, but the realest answer he could have given. ]
no subject
well, datz has already committed to going through with this, so he's not going to argue, and he's been fighting for the same thing for so long that he doesn't have to think very hard about his answer — it's a simple one to communicate, if much more difficult to achieve. ]
Freedom and justice.
[ a little hypocritical given the system he's been playing into here and he knows it. ]
Or the revolution it takes to get there.
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Then in search of companionship, I behold unto thee my powers. I wish you strength, my warrior. Your choices are yours to make.
[ power swirls through you, kogitsunemaru, and you realize that you have classed into the abilities of a warrior. you innately recognize that you have gained the ability challenge. using your strength, you can face many townspeople in brief martial combat for a variety of rewards.
as you already have proficiency with a sword - you have also gained proficiency with a polearm, both of which are now in your possession. you have also gained the ability to cover - to leap in front of a painful blow that may kill one of your companions and take it in hopes to parry.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed some…? hmm.
--
draefendi sounds almost knowing, when she addresses nimona. ] Then in search of home, I behold unto thee my powers. May your arrows and your path ever strike true, my hunter. Your choices are yours to make.
[ the wind swirls, then crackles into pure lightning, then blue flames, and then, forms itself into the shape of a tawny feathered owl, who flutters around nimona once as if checking her out. the owl then looks up at nimona and hoots: A hunter has her companion, and I will be stalwart for you.
her name is simply Glory. the others cannot understand her speech, but you can.
power swirls through you, and nimona, it is clear that you have classed into the abilities of a hunter. you realize that you have innately gained the ability: Befriend. using your wisdom (and animal handling), you are able to speak to any and all animals, though not all animals will be immediately friendly to you. you have also gained the ability to fire a bow with remarkable accuracy; to track animals; and to work with Glory, who can provide an arcane attack in a moment of need. her abilities are based in light, but her arcane blade can strike any weak point.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed some…? and, of course, that you are now sporting a pair of fluffy pink wolf ears and a tail. congratulations, you’re a beastling. ]
--
[ ponta. sealticge's voice lets out a hum, musical and light, and if you look at the statue, you might notice her mouth seems pulled into a smile. ]
Then in search of a heartbeat, I behold unto thee my powers. I wish you luck, my dancer. Your choices are yours to make.
[ power swirls through you, ponta: you have classed into the abilities of a dancer. you innately realize that you have learned the ability allure. using your charm and charisma, you can convince members of a town to follow you and aid you in times of need - though some convincing will be harder than others.
you have additionally gained proficiency with daggers, and the ability to cast wind magic. you also know instinctively that your dances can be used to support your teammates - to buff them in a variety of manners. this is not a tabletop rpg so i will allow you to use this to your heart’s content creatively - just check with me first to ask if you can do something.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed some…?
--
with datz: the apple spins once in the air, is tossed, and then caught by something you can't see. ]
Then in search of freedom, justice, or the revolution, I behold unto thee my powers. I wish you swiftness, my thief. Your choices are yours to make.
[ power swirls through you, datz. you have classed into the abilities of a thief. you innately recognize that you have gained the ability steal - that is to say, you are a truly excellent pickpocket. using your dexterity, you can swipe objects large and small from townspeople, many of which can help you on your journey.
as you already have proficiency with a dagger - you have also gained proficiency with a classic sword, both of which are now in your possession. you are also able to steal health from your enemies to give to your friends.
additionally, you may find that your outfit has changed some…? congrats on being purple.
the four you begin to feel emboldened: the blue flame behind you suddenly flares, and the world goes very, very bright....
onto part two? ]