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Jul

2011

Annie1227

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Annie was still in shock what just happened. She listened what Bridget and Travis talking. Then she said in a frighting voice," I agree with Travis. We should help the people who are still on that airship." -Dances-

19-Dec-2017 14:56:49

Inferi

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Forest

Although it might no have looked like the ship had crashed too far away, the walk to it felt anything but. While the tree cover greatly lessened the exposure to the storm, it didn’t prevent the fact that all of them were already soaked and that some amount of rain was still coming through the trees to land on them. The wind was still present too, howling through the trees and making them sway above the heads of the travelers.

Although Ben had jumped out slightly before everyone else, his path back was not that much longer, and unless he got lost he would arrive at the destination around the same time as everyone else anyways, since they had stopped to talk briefly and he had commenced his movement immediately.

Apart from the storm, though, everything was eerily quiet. It was like there was nothing around, and although one could almost certainly attribute this to the crashing of the ship, an event that most likely sent everything living in the area running off, it was likely still strange to anyone that was used to spending a lot of time in places like this. There were no animals, friendly or monstrous, and there were no other humans.

It wasn’t until they got most of the way that everything opened up, and actual evidence of the crash began to show. It wasn’t hard to miss, really; the airship had smashed a large swath of trees and dug a trench in the earth as it had hit the ground and discharged its momentum. Pieces of the ship were scattered across the ground as they proceeded down the trench and towards the actual crash site, although not as many as one might expect. Several of the pieces of debris were crates that those in the cargo hold might have seen, and one could surmise that they had been thrown out the door at some point during the impact. Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

21-Dec-2017 02:50:10

Inferi

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A couple hundred feet away was the actual ship, and it looked in very bad shape from this distance. Fires were present at the two engines that they had seen before, and it looked like they would have spread to the rest of the ship as well if it wasn’t for the downpour preventing it from happening. Smoke rose in a large column above the ship, rising a great distance into the sky.

The ship itself was tilted about forty-five degrees on its left side, the wing on that side broken off halfway down and propping the ship on the ground with the remaining half. From where they were approaching, they could only see the rear half, and while it looked like the hull was mostly intact they could also be sure that the rear half wasn’t the part that had hit the ground first.

It looked like the people on the ship were still trying to get out, and those that had made it out were huddling under the trees to the left of the ship. The amount that was there looked to be a fair number, but probably wasn’t everyone that had been on board.

Also Forest

“

Well...the same as anyone else. I was trying to get to the Capital, and the fastest way at this point was to take the ship to Vespania and then take another from there to the Capital.

” Alicia told him. “

It was supposed to be a secret, too...officially I’m still back where we came from. I have a double there, and my bodyguard stayed as well, both of them traveling by land instead of air. We knew something like this was being planned, but we didn’t, and still don’t, know who is behind it.

” Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

21-Dec-2017 02:50:33

Inferi

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She sighed, looking down at the ground as she continued speaking. “

I’m supposed to be at a multi-nation conference in the Capital later this week, and I’m sure whoever is doing this is trying to make sure I won’t be so that they can use it as justification for another war.

”

It was clear by her tone that she didn’t care for the implications of such a thing, but there was also an undertone of something else...anger? It didn’t seem to be focused at anything in particular, at least not outwardly, but it was there.

After they had been walking for a bit, Alicia paused, asking in a quiet voice, “

Did you hear that?

”

If Gareth chose to listen carefully, he would be able to hear something approaching from the opposite direction of where the airship had crashed. It wasn’t clear what exactly it was, only that it seemed to be moving through the underbrush with little care for concealment. Every so often, it sounded like a voice came from that direction as well, but as of now it was too far off the hear clearly. It was, however, getting closer, although it also sounded like it was coming from slightly off to the side and would pass by if they let it. Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

21-Dec-2017 02:50:42

Jul

2011

Annie1227

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Annie shivered from being soak by this storm. She was worried about the other passengers on the air ship was crashing. She felt very scared of this forest and those bad guys come back. She waited to see what the others say what they think what they should do. -Dances-

21-Dec-2017 06:19:00

Azi Demonica

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Ben

Rain, wind, cold… it’d sure be nice to be near some nice fire. Ben tucked his duster on tighter, wishing he had not lost his hat, but the hat would have done little against the cold. Debris, broken trees, and smoke showed the way to the crash site. It didn’t look good, and all was rather lonely, but then there were some signs of life.

Upon seeing survivors of the crash, Ben jogged, then ran, panting and shivering, white breath thick in the air. Upon reaching the outskirts of the crash site, Ben stopped, still panting, and looked around. Some people sat here and there, frightened and shivering, but out of over two hundred passengers, well, either most died in the crash, or were still trapped inside.

“And we were just four hours to Vespania…” Ben mumbled to himself, then approached the largest chunk of the airship, hoping that the damn craft would not explode. At least drunkenness dulled fear.

“Hey! We gotta help dem folks trapped inside! Let’s go!” Ben shouted while waving an arm, trying to get the attention of as many people as possible. He did not know where to go, or what to do, but he had to try something.

The ship had tilted significantly, so maybe he could find a way to climb into the torn vessel? He decided to check out the rear half, seeing as that’s what he had seen first, but was too drunk to fully comprehend everything going on. He just knew he had to try something, so scanned the rear half again, then turned to face the pockets of people.

“Hey! Ya’ll left the ship, how did you? Just climbed out the torn side? Think we can help more people doing that?” Ben asked aloud, getting a little uneasy, now wishing he had not drank. If he could not find a way into the ship, and fast, there may be nothing he could do.

21-Dec-2017 06:39:16

Westenev

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Bridgett

Bridgett paused to ponder the situation for a moment as she watched the two mercilessly walk away. “ No love lost, it seems, ” she muttered. Must have been one hell of a guy.

Giving her surroundings another glance, she reasoned that the man couldn’t have been far – she had seen him drop, after all. Heck, if he got moving, he might well have a head start… if he was moving in the direction of the ship, that is. It was also possible he moved deeper into the forest, or was unable to call for help, or was hiding from them. Leaning in any direction was just baseless speculation.

Unfortunately, as it stood, Travis’s approach to any of these cases, while cold hearted, was in fact the logical choice. They weren’t a search party, but rather a bunch of stragglers out in the cold. The best thing to do would be to get their affairs in order, and send a search party later.

With a sigh, Bridgett followed behind the duo. As she did so, she fiddled with a small lever on her spear. The tip responded with a bright glow and a hiss of steam, as heat radiated from the blade. Approaching a thick tree, Bridgett branded into its wet bark two swift strokes, forming an arrow pointing in the direction of the airship.

Hopefully, this would leave a trail for the man (or rescue team) to follow later.

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The group had been traveling for what felt like an age, assaulted by the rain and the cheeky gusts of frigid wind. To make matters worse, the rain was joined by watery glops dripping down from the leaves. A wise proverb once stated ‘It always rained twice in the woods’, though much to Bridgett’s Chagrin, this proverb had a very literal meaning.

Well, it wasn’t like she could get any more soaked anyway. Bridgett sighed, glancing upwards. The Smoke plume still rose overhead, though she couldn’t yet make out any signs of survivors, it was pretty evident they were close to the crash site.

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22-Dec-2017 06:30:56 - Last edited on 22-Dec-2017 06:32:01 by Westenev

Westenev

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Bridgett was the first to break the group’s silence, waiting until Annie was just out of earshot when she sighed to Travis, “ You know, when we get there, I sure hope that hull’s intact. If we just drag them out into the cold, they won’t last the night. ”

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22-Dec-2017 06:31:17

NotFishing

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Gareth Arenar

So they had less than a week to prevent a war... dammit, that wasn't good. He seriously doubted their ability to travel to the Vespanian capital on foot within that time frame, even if they had not been injured from the fall. And if war broke out between Vespania and Nalis, his father would only become even more obsessed with getting him into the army, no doubt, which would just be a maddening nuisance.

Then they heard a voice, and Gareth immediately froze. It didn't take long to realize which direction it was coming from. "Down!" He hissed, as he knelt into a crouch, taking care not to rustle any foliage or snap any twigs. Beneath the gold, the Bitter Steel.

27-Dec-2017 17:55:09 - Last edited on 30-Dec-2017 05:52:17 by NotFishing

George Rozas

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" Whatever ya' say, miss, " Travis replied, chuckling lightly as he lead the trek through the woods. He slowed slightly until he heard two sets of footsteps then returned his pace to normal. Well, okay, not strictly true, his normal pace would have left the girls far behind with how he was used to moving, but it was normal enough for the little girl to keep up at least.

For now at least he could just think of it as an escort job. Gods knew he hated taking 'em...

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The storm was rough. Hiking through new territory was something Guild members did often, but matching it with low supplies, harsh weather and a possible time limit? That could wear at you. Luckily his attitude was unchanged, internalizing the rough patches of the trip and locking them away to be complained about over a good drink some other time. The cold didn't bother him, his leathers were warm - good for this weather, and the worst of the water failed to soak into them. Unlike the others he was dressed for this sort of traveling.

Still, when he glanced back at them they seemed to be doing pretty well for themselves. Cold and miserable sure, but they weren't complaining or asking to slow down. The girl with the spear, Bridgett, had obviously had training - that was clear from her physique alone, you didn't need the spear to see the way she carried herself. Still, she was probably pretty good with that thing. The kid on the other hand, Annie, he was more surprised by. She couldn't have been any older than eleven or so, didn't look hardened by experience or trained in any formal way, but she was keeping up with his (admittedly slowed) pace. But he doubted she could keep it up for long.

Smoke still rose - and they were nearing it, but not yet in view. One of his two companions sped up their pace to fall in with him, light steps from a relatively light form, but heavier than that of a child - Bridgett then. He side-glanced her when she spoke, catching on she didn't want Annie to overhear. I am Inferi.

28-Dec-2017 04:54:13

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