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[ mood music for you!
whatever you were doing before this moment becomes irrelevant: one moment, you blink, and the next, you're standing at the top of a long set of stone stairs, in the middle of what looks like a cave. if you turn around, there's nothing to see behind you. if you look forward, light from above shines down at the bottom of the stairs, and you can just see a halo of blue light in center of what appears to be some sort of dais.
the stone structure of the dais is in the shape of an octagon. you hold a lantern in your hand, and if you make the descent, you might realize you aren't alone - there are four staircase, all leading to the center platform, and four people on this particular adventure.
nimona, datz, kogitsunemaru, and ponta.
as you descend the stairs - assuming that you do, of course - you will find that this place feels quite sacred. it's hard to escape the just slightly oppressive aura of something holy and important that presses down on you as you reach the center of the dais. it isn't a bad feeling. it's warm. comforting, almost, like the hug of an old friend, like recognition of your abilities and your power, like a light in the darkness. in the very center of the dais sits a massive goblet structure: within that, a blue flame flickers, strong and true.
at each point of the octagonal dais stands a stone statue. they are worn with the sands of time, but their faces and poses are visible to you, and at their bases, words have been carved into the stone, readable by lantern light.
AELFRIC THE FLAMEBRINGER. - a bearded man in vestments, carrying a staff.
AEBER, PRINCE OF THIEVES. - a man with flowing hair, wielding a dagger.
ALEPHAN, THE SCHOLARKING. - a wizened man in robes, holding a book.
BIFELGAN, THE TRADER. - a man holding a set of scales.
BRAND, THE THUNDERBLADE. - a man with his hands on the hilt of an austere sword.
DOHTER, THE CHARITABLE. - a woman, holding up a jar
DRAEFENDI, THE HUNTRESS. - a woman with a spear.
SEALTICGE, LADY OF GRACE. - a woman in the midst of a graceful dance.
talk to each other, get your bearings, figure out what's going on, but know this: as you talk, you'll feel the urge to approach one of the statues. there is no hint to tell you which, no choice to be made for you - only the sensation that you are meant to examine one, as if it is your destiny.
which one calls to you, traveler? ]
whatever you were doing before this moment becomes irrelevant: one moment, you blink, and the next, you're standing at the top of a long set of stone stairs, in the middle of what looks like a cave. if you turn around, there's nothing to see behind you. if you look forward, light from above shines down at the bottom of the stairs, and you can just see a halo of blue light in center of what appears to be some sort of dais.
the stone structure of the dais is in the shape of an octagon. you hold a lantern in your hand, and if you make the descent, you might realize you aren't alone - there are four staircase, all leading to the center platform, and four people on this particular adventure.
nimona, datz, kogitsunemaru, and ponta.
as you descend the stairs - assuming that you do, of course - you will find that this place feels quite sacred. it's hard to escape the just slightly oppressive aura of something holy and important that presses down on you as you reach the center of the dais. it isn't a bad feeling. it's warm. comforting, almost, like the hug of an old friend, like recognition of your abilities and your power, like a light in the darkness. in the very center of the dais sits a massive goblet structure: within that, a blue flame flickers, strong and true.
at each point of the octagonal dais stands a stone statue. they are worn with the sands of time, but their faces and poses are visible to you, and at their bases, words have been carved into the stone, readable by lantern light.
AELFRIC THE FLAMEBRINGER. - a bearded man in vestments, carrying a staff.
AEBER, PRINCE OF THIEVES. - a man with flowing hair, wielding a dagger.
ALEPHAN, THE SCHOLARKING. - a wizened man in robes, holding a book.
BIFELGAN, THE TRADER. - a man holding a set of scales.
BRAND, THE THUNDERBLADE. - a man with his hands on the hilt of an austere sword.
DOHTER, THE CHARITABLE. - a woman, holding up a jar
DRAEFENDI, THE HUNTRESS. - a woman with a spear.
SEALTICGE, LADY OF GRACE. - a woman in the midst of a graceful dance.
talk to each other, get your bearings, figure out what's going on, but know this: as you talk, you'll feel the urge to approach one of the statues. there is no hint to tell you which, no choice to be made for you - only the sensation that you are meant to examine one, as if it is your destiny.
which one calls to you, traveler? ]
Edited 2023-10-16 14:34 (UTC)
[ isn't this a new and exciting experience? kogitsunemaru is no stranger to oddities and strange things occurring but there certainly is an extra wariness in him when it happens now. for all that he is confident in his abilities, even the fox has learned to take extra care when in a place like this.
it helps, at least, to know wherever they have been brought is sacred. there's less of a chance of being smited upon arrival but it certainly does little to ease the tension in his shoulders. the gods never call for good reasons after all, and given the current state of their group, clearly, this means nothing good.
he glances up at the statues, acknowledges the sensation tugging at him, and glances over his current group of kits. (yes datz, you count as a wee bab too.) ]
Well then, it seems it is our turn for some fun.
it helps, at least, to know wherever they have been brought is sacred. there's less of a chance of being smited upon arrival but it certainly does little to ease the tension in his shoulders. the gods never call for good reasons after all, and given the current state of their group, clearly, this means nothing good.
he glances up at the statues, acknowledges the sensation tugging at him, and glances over his current group of kits. (yes datz, you count as a wee bab too.) ]
Well then, it seems it is our turn for some fun.
[she nearly drops the lantern, first off, so startled to be here. she looks at the other three that are close by, absolutely confused, and then instinctively scuttles a little closer to datz, watching the other two warily.
she'll make her way down with the others, and when kogi speaks, she looks away, up at the statues. she likes the one with the spear. that's neat.]
... Man. I was just saying I hadn't gone yet to Danny. [she grumbles, holding her lantern closer.] ... So what do we do?
she'll make her way down with the others, and when kogi speaks, she looks away, up at the statues. she likes the one with the spear. that's neat.]
... Man. I was just saying I hadn't gone yet to Danny. [she grumbles, holding her lantern closer.] ... So what do we do?
Edited 2023-10-16 15:54 (UTC)
[ Ah... after weeks of seeing his companions vanish to spheres beyond his reach, finally it's Ponta's turn to make the experience. He doesn't know if he's ready for it, but ready doesn't factor into it.
His companions... largely people he has neglected to get to know well. This should be interesting, for better or for worse.]
In this situation... seems like the only way out is through.
[ Ponta raises his lantern, trying to get the lay of the land, but all that really jumps at his eye is the statues and the magnetic pull they seem to hold. ]
His companions... largely people he has neglected to get to know well. This should be interesting, for better or for worse.]
In this situation... seems like the only way out is through.
[ Ponta raises his lantern, trying to get the lay of the land, but all that really jumps at his eye is the statues and the magnetic pull they seem to hold. ]
[ whoa. when did he even pick up this lantern?? ]
Oh jeez... About time, I guess.
[ can't help feeling a little bit anxious, but he gives everyone a smile when he sees them and gives nimona a pat on the shoulder when she comes over to him.
ponta gets a nod. ]
Think you've got the right idea. Anyway, everyone else made it through, sort of, so we got this too.
[ he also steps forward to get a better look at these statues. this dagger guy looks pretty cool. ]
You think these guys are supposed to do something?
Oh jeez... About time, I guess.
[ can't help feeling a little bit anxious, but he gives everyone a smile when he sees them and gives nimona a pat on the shoulder when she comes over to him.
ponta gets a nod. ]
Think you've got the right idea. Anyway, everyone else made it through, sort of, so we got this too.
[ he also steps forward to get a better look at these statues. this dagger guy looks pretty cool. ]
You think these guys are supposed to do something?
Edited 2023-10-16 18:57 (UTC)
[ "sort of" (temenos voice) i didnt lose my arm so it was fine
anyway. the statues are very inviting. there's no danger here - this place is a sanctuary, almost violently protective of the four people who currently stay within. they will feel the sense that the flame in the center of the room is what is emulating that warm, comfortable feeling: like a hearth and a torch, it lights the way.
the pressing feeling of come to me starts to get a little stronger, beckoning you. it feels like being asked to come home.
datz: the pull for you is towards aeber. nimona: draefendi. kogitsunemaru: brand. and ponta: sealticge. reach out and commune, and touch the statue.
do you take the invitation being offered? ]
anyway. the statues are very inviting. there's no danger here - this place is a sanctuary, almost violently protective of the four people who currently stay within. they will feel the sense that the flame in the center of the room is what is emulating that warm, comfortable feeling: like a hearth and a torch, it lights the way.
the pressing feeling of come to me starts to get a little stronger, beckoning you. it feels like being asked to come home.
datz: the pull for you is towards aeber. nimona: draefendi. kogitsunemaru: brand. and ponta: sealticge. reach out and commune, and touch the statue.
do you take the invitation being offered? ]
Edited (my joke) 2023-10-16 19:01 (UTC)
[ throws your joke over my shoulder
anyway kogi returns to looking at the statues, footsteps lightly gliding to that of Brand. hey buddy, hi ]
It seems as if we're to be granted a boon, for whatever awaits us. This place certainly does not mean harm for whatever is to occur.
It is only a matter of if we accept it or not.
anyway kogi returns to looking at the statues, footsteps lightly gliding to that of Brand. hey buddy, hi ]
It seems as if we're to be granted a boon, for whatever awaits us. This place certainly does not mean harm for whatever is to occur.
It is only a matter of if we accept it or not.
[home. like she's ever had one. but... yeah. yeah, okay.
it's warm, and she likes that. a sensation of belonging somewhere is so, so hard for her to pass up. and she knows this is probably dangerous, that whatever is going to happen after this will hurt, but for now...
she stares up at draefendi, and puts her lantern down for now so she can go over to crouch in front of the statue, read the words carved into the stone. and then without a word, she puts her hand on the statue. yeah. she takes the invitation.]
it's warm, and she likes that. a sensation of belonging somewhere is so, so hard for her to pass up. and she knows this is probably dangerous, that whatever is going to happen after this will hurt, but for now...
she stares up at draefendi, and puts her lantern down for now so she can go over to crouch in front of the statue, read the words carved into the stone. and then without a word, she puts her hand on the statue. yeah. she takes the invitation.]
[ Ponta does not feel super trusting of this, no matter how much the atmosphere wants to impress upon him that he's safe. But even as he has his misgivings about accepting a 'blessing' from some unknown entity, he knows that all he's doing by resisting is holding them all up.
Sealticge calls to him, gentle in her expression, and he briefly thinks of someone else entirely.
Here goes nothing. He presses his hand to the stone. ]
Sealticge calls to him, gentle in her expression, and he briefly thinks of someone else entirely.
Here goes nothing. He presses his hand to the stone. ]
I sure hope it doesn't.
[ he's also a little bit unsure about this, because he's so used to religion and authority being intertwined, and doesn't love that it kind of feels like this warm feeling is coming from something outside of himself, but... this feels like the way forward, so.
all right, he'll accept aeber's call and hope for the best. ]
[ he's also a little bit unsure about this, because he's so used to religion and authority being intertwined, and doesn't love that it kind of feels like this warm feeling is coming from something outside of himself, but... this feels like the way forward, so.
all right, he'll accept aeber's call and hope for the best. ]
[ 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? ]
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? ]
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.]
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. ]
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. ]
Or the revolution it takes to get there.
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.
[ mood music for you!
when the bright light fades, the four of you are standing at the entrance to the bustling town of wellgrove! it's a bright, warm spring day in the leaflands, as it almost always is, and sunlight dapples through the trees, marking the picturesque cobblestone streets.
here, the hubbub of town life is quaint and charming. at the entrance of town, and from your viewpoint, wellgrove unfolds as follows. there are a few townhouses, each with gardens, and people commune around them here and there. several merchant stands line the streets, and you can see an inn and a tavern, as well as a large building that rises above the rest, labeled Wellgrove Department Store - Now Open!
you also may notice that your new outfits came with a bag. each of you has a new inventory! aside from your weapons, you find the following on your person.
as well as your weapons as mentioned in the previous tag!
it seems as if you have been dropped here with little explanation, but you have new abilities to play with. what would you like to do? ]
when the bright light fades, the four of you are standing at the entrance to the bustling town of wellgrove! it's a bright, warm spring day in the leaflands, as it almost always is, and sunlight dapples through the trees, marking the picturesque cobblestone streets.
here, the hubbub of town life is quaint and charming. at the entrance of town, and from your viewpoint, wellgrove unfolds as follows. there are a few townhouses, each with gardens, and people commune around them here and there. several merchant stands line the streets, and you can see an inn and a tavern, as well as a large building that rises above the rest, labeled Wellgrove Department Store - Now Open!
you also may notice that your new outfits came with a bag. each of you has a new inventory! aside from your weapons, you find the following on your person.
✨ One medium healing grape
✨ One medium healing plum
✨ 100 gold leaves currency, not actual leaves
as well as your weapons as mentioned in the previous tag!
it seems as if you have been dropped here with little explanation, but you have new abilities to play with. what would you like to do? ]
Edited 2023-10-16 20:37 (UTC)
[ 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....
onto part two? ]
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? ]
[ help he looks incredibly out of place in red and gold and by the expression he's making, he knows it too. ]
It seems as if I've momentarily changed teams.
[ just call him a phoenix ig. anyway! group huddle before we waddle into oblivion. kogi uses grandpa privileges to call attention and also because i cursed myself into first ]
I assume we've been brought here specifically for a reason, especially with the outfits to match. We can continue as a group unless you think splitting up would be for the best. One to find information, the other to find shelter or such. Unless somebody has a better idea?
It seems as if I've momentarily changed teams.
[ just call him a phoenix ig. anyway! group huddle before we waddle into oblivion. kogi uses grandpa privileges to call attention and also because i cursed myself into first ]
I assume we've been brought here specifically for a reason, especially with the outfits to match. We can continue as a group unless you think splitting up would be for the best. One to find information, the other to find shelter or such. Unless somebody has a better idea?
[fit check!
okay well first. nimona is delighted to have wolf ears and a tail. she grins a little at this, patting her own ears, looking over her shoulder at her tail. it waves back and forth easily, and it feels natural - this is something she could do at home, so it feels... well, comforting. as far as the rest goes... she looks at the owl.]
... Glory. [she says, looking at the owl on her arm.] Subtle.
[the light, huh. no idea what that's referencing. anyway. she shifts the owl to sit on her shoulder for now, and pats herself down. a bow, some... money? a grape. she looks at the grape but resists the urge to eat it.]
I guess we can stick together? Whatever. [she's a bit wary of the whole crowded area in general, but that's fine.] There's a department store over there.
[points.]
okay well first. nimona is delighted to have wolf ears and a tail. she grins a little at this, patting her own ears, looking over her shoulder at her tail. it waves back and forth easily, and it feels natural - this is something she could do at home, so it feels... well, comforting. as far as the rest goes... she looks at the owl.]
... Glory. [she says, looking at the owl on her arm.] Subtle.
[the light, huh. no idea what that's referencing. anyway. she shifts the owl to sit on her shoulder for now, and pats herself down. a bow, some... money? a grape. she looks at the grape but resists the urge to eat it.]
I guess we can stick together? Whatever. [she's a bit wary of the whole crowded area in general, but that's fine.] There's a department store over there.
[points.]
[ Ponta looks down at his own outfit with a dubious expression. It's all flowy and orange and very midriff bared... Not quite his usual style.... But looking around, he guesses a track suit would have stuck out far more to the residents of this town. ]
Considering how battered the others were when they came back from trips like this, I'd say we stick together.
[ If they have to fight, there's strength in numbers. ]
The Department Store seems like the most unusual place here, so... sure, why not. Let's check it out?
Considering how battered the others were when they came back from trips like this, I'd say we stick together.
[ If they have to fight, there's strength in numbers. ]
The Department Store seems like the most unusual place here, so... sure, why not. Let's check it out?
[ me googling octopath thief and learning that the apples are legitimately a thing. anyway, this is basically what datz is in and he's here for it!! fringed purple scarves are his jam and this is nice and easy to move around in. ]
Yeah, I agree, at least 'til we've got a better idea of what we're doin' here.
[ also looking around at the surroundings... hm. ]
I'd say taverns and marketplaces are usually the best places to get intel, but yeah, that store does kinda stick out like a sore thumb, huh?
[ ye olde macy's... ]
Might as well check it out. Not like we really even know enough about the kind of info we're lookin' for to try to pick out the important parts from the noise yet anyway.
Yeah, I agree, at least 'til we've got a better idea of what we're doin' here.
[ also looking around at the surroundings... hm. ]
I'd say taverns and marketplaces are usually the best places to get intel, but yeah, that store does kinda stick out like a sore thumb, huh?
[ ye olde macy's... ]
Might as well check it out. Not like we really even know enough about the kind of info we're lookin' for to try to pick out the important parts from the noise yet anyway.
[ to the department store!!! as the group walks up to the department store, they'll notice there is a stand just outside of it with a cute little striped roof, and the smell of delicious cooked meat is wafting from it.
the department store is new, and it is the talk of wellgrove. the inside is hopping, and there are plenty of people milling around! in here, noticeably, on the bottom floor, there is a provisioner that sells herbs, tinctures, and other items. another seller, a scholar appears to be selling a set of lovely, glowing stones.
and on the floor above that, there's an armory in case you want a weapons upgrade! or some shields or something! they have quite the stock. there's also, weirdly, a store that seems to be selling the records for a gramophone.
there are a lot of npcs in this department store, but... you might say that none of them would have a << ... >> bubble above their heads, except for maybe the armorer and the provisioner and the scholar. my bad i forgot i added that. ]
the department store is new, and it is the talk of wellgrove. the inside is hopping, and there are plenty of people milling around! in here, noticeably, on the bottom floor, there is a provisioner that sells herbs, tinctures, and other items. another seller, a scholar appears to be selling a set of lovely, glowing stones.
and on the floor above that, there's an armory in case you want a weapons upgrade! or some shields or something! they have quite the stock. there's also, weirdly, a store that seems to be selling the records for a gramophone.
there are a lot of npcs in this department store, but... you might say that none of them would have a << ... >> bubble above their heads, except for maybe the armorer and the provisioner and the scholar. my bad i forgot i added that. ]
Edited 2023-10-16 21:48 (UTC)
[ IT REALLY IS YE OLDE MALL................... ]
Well, this certainly is a surprise.
[ he sounds like he's quoting someone. Terrible. time to glance at them and the others. do we want to just shake down the npcs one at a time for info and maybe shopping?? ]
I would think I would like to visit the armory upstairs. Does everyone have something they would like to visit while we are here?
Well, this certainly is a surprise.
[ he sounds like he's quoting someone. Terrible. time to glance at them and the others. do we want to just shake down the npcs one at a time for info and maybe shopping?? ]
I would think I would like to visit the armory upstairs. Does everyone have something they would like to visit while we are here?
[
okay how much is the meat, how much does that cost, because she's kinda hungry.]
I wanna see the armory!
[let her have a kickass bow. or an axe. it's also fine if you want to assign her to questioning people though. if you want chaos in the mall.]
okay how much is the meat, how much does that cost, because she's kinda hungry.]
I wanna see the armory!
[let her have a kickass bow. or an axe. it's also fine if you want to assign her to questioning people though. if you want chaos in the mall.]
[ Huh. Wonders never cease... This place is way too familiar-feeling for something that is from another time entirely. ]
I think I'll check out the guy selling herbs, and ask if anything interesting's been happening while we're at it. Think you guys can do the same for the armorer?
[ As long as they split within the mall and remain in shouting distance, there shouldn't be an issue with visiting different stalls. And he is kinda curious about fantasy herbs. ]
I think I'll check out the guy selling herbs, and ask if anything interesting's been happening while we're at it. Think you guys can do the same for the armorer?
[ As long as they split within the mall and remain in shouting distance, there shouldn't be an issue with visiting different stalls. And he is kinda curious about fantasy herbs. ]
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