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Darlantan

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Forlirn grumbled lowly as the dragon rose from the temple floor, shaking his head slowly. He felt rather groggy, much as if he'd been napping for several days straight. Which he very may have; not like one could tell time down in these cavernous ruins. Although everything felt in order at least, all his limbs in the proper places.
Caelidorus seemed to have already awoken, sitting up on his haunches as he eyed the sizeable **** in his side. Definitely a rather bad wound, although it seemed far from life-threatening if infection was kept out. "Normally I'd snort and simply laugh at that suggestion," Caelidorus said softly with a weak grin. "A wound such as this is nothing. Or should be, but it is not natural. My strength is greatly sapped... as if I have fought two weeks of battle without rest. I truly am of little use. Hah... I am not used to helplessness."
"A reasonable plan, but unneeded," Umbra's deep voice rumbled across the chamber, the ancient having manifested in an ethereal form before his altar, once again in the body of a typical dragon. "Very few creatures will remain in the city and none shall be capable of approaching. I may have lost my connection to the world but I still exert enough influence in this capitol city to hold the abyssal creatures at bay under normal circumstances."

10-Mar-2015 02:23:45

Basileus257

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Matt chuckled and made his way over to Caelidorus. "Just... think of it as if you are on leave or something. Even a Tempest has to take a break from fighting now and again right? Now, in regards to your strength, I'd suggest getting some food in your belly when we get out of here. That should bring some of your strength back at least. Other then that, just take it easy for a few days and you'll be back in fighting shape in no time." Matt said as he reached Caelidorus. "Oh yes, and don't forget that I wanted to talk with you in private. We can do it on the way out, since Umbra seems to think that our journey back will be safe. Either that, or we can wait until we are out of these cursed ruins. I'll do whatever you want."

Matt then reached in to the bag on the side of the dragon and removed a couple of Granola bars for Rhen. He made his way over to the Watcher. "Here you go. I got you a couple to ensure your strength isn't depleted too much by the journey out. Just don't forget to grab the Soulstone before we leave. The last thing we need is to get out only to discover that we left the Soulstone inside, eh?" Matt said.
“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

¯ Aristotle
“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

10-Mar-2015 19:12:03

NarBloodwolf

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Rhen grasped for the granola bars in Matt's outstretched hand. Eagerly he tore open the packaging of one and began to consume it. The feeling of the food hitting his stomach was like being released from centuries of torment. Rhen did not gorge himself on the single bar, that much he knew better than to do. He took his time savoring each bite to get the full effect of the nutrient.

''Thank you Matt.'' said Rhen between bites of the snack. ''And yes, that would be unfortunate if we left Umbra all the way down here. Allow me a brief moment to gather myself. Before I take your soulstone Umbra....is there anything I need to know about removing it? Any traps, magical wards, curses that I should know about? Just want to make sure I do not blow us all into the void by doing something wrong.''

Rhen's attempt at humor was entertaining to say the least, if not dark. But I might be refreshing to some to see Rhen's attitude lightening up, even ever so slightly. While waiting for Umbra to respond Rhen finished off the granola bar and made sure his strength was back for the time being before moving towards the altar to retrieve Umbra's soulstone.

11-Mar-2015 01:49:37

Darlantan

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"Leave? Never heard of it, although I suppose we do stop fighting at times; it's not as if every day is a war or battle although we are always at the ready," Caelidorus murmured, lowering his head slightly to lick at his wound. "Food or lightning should help, I think... although I might require some sort of magic if it does not heal naturally. And we may as well speak now; I'll be doing little more than walking on our way out."

"It will most likely cause a catastrophic, world-ending explosion the moment you pick it up from the altar," Umbra stated with a straight face. "Shattering both halves of the world and not only ending everything which has ever existed but ending existence itself, preventing anything from having ever existed in the first place and thereby creating a paradoxial loop which will transmute everything into a single massive turnip which shall become the one and only form of existence. But if that doesn't happen it will be perfectly fine."

19-May-2015 04:31:40

NarBloodwolf

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~Animus.....I know you are somewhere in my mind. I am back in my body and if you have the time to spare, could you check my mind for any void corruption? I rather have my fears put to rest sooner than later. On top of that I do not want to risk being a danger to my friends.~ Thought Rhen as he probed his own mind searching for Animus.

''By the the void I cannot tell if you are serious or joking.'' said Rhen dumbfounded as he stopped dead in his step and looked on at Umbra's stone with a confused expression. ''Either way.....we need your assistance outside of these ruins so....here goes nothing.''

With great care Rhen neared the altar, glancing around with every step he made. After being sure there were no traps leading to the altar itself, Rhen made a slow reach for the Soul Stone. Rhen gently grasped the stone in both hands and closed his eyes and flinched as he lifted it upwards. Rhen now waited for what might happen should Umbra's claim be true.

Rhen had the idea that Umbra was trying to be humorous but Rhen would rather look the fool than to take a chance on the Ancient being correct. So with the stone now hovering a mere three inches off the altar Rhen stood in a flinching position with eyes closed waiting for something to happen if anything.

19-May-2015 06:34:00

Basileus257

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Matt returned to Caelidorus and stroked the dragons side, attempting to make him feel better in whatever way he could. "Well, then I will make sure that we make time to get you something to eat, as I am sure that Forlirn and Frilarth are hungry as well. If that doesn't help, then I propose that you and I make a detour into Elune to find a tribe of some sort that would be willing to heal you. I don't know much about the civilizations in Northern Elune, but surely some of them would be willing to help you."

Matt dipped his voice lower, so that none of the others could hear. "There were a few different things that I wanted to talk to you about. They're rather personal, so I would rather keep this private, if you don't mind. I feel rather foolish bringing these things up. After what happened last night, however, I feel that I at least have to bring them to the forefront. Let me just preface what I am about to ask by saying that there won't be any hard feelings if you say no. I get that what I am about to ask you is huge, so I will understand if you have any hesitations. Again, I just feel that I have to express them." Matt sighed and then continued. "Goddess, I feel so embarrassed asking this so I'll just be blunt and get it over with. Do you remember that ritual that the Soulbound go through with? I'm thinking of the one that basically ties the soul of a human and a dragon together. Well, assuming that outsiders such as ourselves are permitted to complete the ritual, I was wondering if you would.... be interested in doing so with me? There, I asked it. Again, don't feel like I am pressuring you into saying yes. Just know that I can think of no one else I would rather have this done with." Matt said, his face turning red from embarrassment.
“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

¯ Aristotle
“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

19-May-2015 19:24:31

Basileus257

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Outside of the Plasmid Biotechnology Headquarters, a well dressed man carrying a briefcase exited a limousine and made his way towards the building. He was a tall, thin man whose face concealed any traces of emotion. He was not an unknown figure within the city. Michael Galano*, as he was called, was notorious for his pro-human viewpoints. Those in the city who wanted the neighboring Imperium to annex the region looked to him for leadership. Entering the immense headquarters, he requested a meeting with the president of the company. Once admitted into the office of the President, he took a seat in one of the chairs. Opening the briefcase, he finally spoke. "We have a mutual friend. He wanted for me to meet with you. From what I've gathered, there was a rather interesting occurrence last night, and he wishes for you to learn more about it. I have the information right here." Michael removed a large folder from his briefcase and placed it on the President's desk. "You might find the contents of this folder rather interesting. I haven't read it myself, but I know the basics. Now along with that report on the incident last night, I have a written copy of the arraignment that you have made with my Lord. He requests that you sign it after you review it. I suppose that can wait until after you review the report, however." Michael Galano* leaned back in his chair. Though personally against the idea of an alliance with a corporation that sympathized with dragons, Michael was willing to keep such thoughts to himself. If the ruler of all of humanity believed that such an alliance was a good thing, he was not going to question it.
“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

¯ Aristotle
“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin

19-May-2015 19:24:46

Darlantan

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<I have already begun my search****; came Animus' mental reply, toneless as the ancient's words always seemed to be*****;I see traces but they are superficial, little more than marks one's body leaves on one's mind. It shall take time for certainty but there are no obvious signs****;

As Rhen lifted the stone he would discover... absolutely nothing. The Soulstone had a decent weight to it but otherwise seemed to be utterly unremarkable, much like some ordinary gem which most certainly did not possess world-ending power or the essence of an ancient. Although the watcher might notice a bemused expression on Umbra's face if he opened his eyes.

"I would not advise seeking any sort of magical aid in the northern wastes of Elune," Umbra rumbled softly, glancing toward Matthew and Caelidorus. "Last I saw of it it was the realm ruled over by Vates and I do not expect him to have moved elsewhere. It would be a slim chance he'd allow you to leave."
"That does sound plausible," Forlirn murmured quietly. "It is no secret among mages some great, untappable power exudes from the north of Elune. It is widely rumoured all who sought it have never returned once exiting the continent. Also fish are plentiful in the waters around here although game is nonexistent. Frilarth and I certainly have no qualms diving into the icy waters to claim them."

Caelidorus blinked at the interruption before shaking his head slowly and laying down to regard Matt, lowering his voice in turn. "I would lie if I stated it has not been on my mind. Quite much, to be truthful. In short, yes, I would be interested. It is the... implications I have thought most on, beyond what the ritual itself would lead to. No matter the circumstances, I cannot abandon my clan. Were we to join in such a way, my duty would pass to you as well."
Despite his exhausted state, the dragon seemed quite sincere.

20-May-2015 05:01:06

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