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One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important
http://pastebin.com/MZMZQpKt
Mad props to @Tesha for the following 95% improv ritual. We planned out generally what would happen, but didn't have anything but a very basic outline written. Was fun
http://pastebin.com/vQSWjmpq
Also, some of you may have noticed the small typo in the short description of the dirk in the log above. I issued myself about it during the ritual, and, well...this happened
<Leaving @Aurora's temple, I'm about to take all the pre-order folks back to targ>
Tesha nods her head emphatically.
You follow Aarashi Shamshir Tesha al Ashtad, Golden Justice east to The heart of Al Qalat.
You follow Aarashi Shamshir Tesha al Ashtad, Golden Justice south to Central courtyard.
You follow Aarashi Shamshir Tesha al Ashtad, Golden Justice south to Within the walls.
You follow Aarashi Shamshir Tesha al Ashtad, Golden Justice south to Deep within an immense chamber.
You follow Aarashi Shamshir Tesha al Ashtad, Golden Justice out to Crumbling cliff before a jagged
chamber.
You follow Aarashi Shamshir Tesha al Ashtad, Golden Justice east to Rope bridge high above a narrow strait.
You follow Aarashi Shamshir Tesha al Ashtad, Golden Justice east to Wind-swept precipice.
You say in a soft voice, "Follow me, then."
You just received message #8847 from Meletus.
Tesha says in a demure voice, "Okay."
Message #8847 Sent by Meletus
10/25/5:20 Greetings! In regard to issue 66901, the dirk has been fixed! Also, the celani who did
the fixing is not quite up to snuff with their powers and whatnot and you may want to check the
ground cause that's where it is. Damn celani!
Jarrus begins to follow you.
Garis begins to follow you.
Wind-swept precipice (road).
A thunderstorm rages in the heavens, and rain blasts down all around you. A runic totem is planted
solidly in the ground. Streaked with bands of obsidian and ash, a smooth shard of volcanic glass
drinks in the light. Spreading its majestic golden wings, a giant eagle searches the ground with
piercing eyes. There are 2 guardian angels here. An ivory jaguar stands here vigilantly, golden eyes
taking in the surroundings. Kaiu Silvertongue-Obuun is here. She wields a wyvern-etched druidic
quarterstaff in both hands. Jarrus Bayt al-Azhan is riding on a giant eagle. His face is partially
concealed beneath a raised hood. He wields a spiritual mace in his left hand and a Shield of
Absorption bearing the arms of the Votaries of Light clan in his right. Aarashi Shamshir Tesha al
Ashtad, Golden Justice is here. She wields a dainty shield of radiant gold in her left hand and a
spiritual mace in her right. Garis 'The Jinx' Obuun is here. His face is partially concealed beneath
a raised hood.
You see exits leading west and down.
You peer about yourself unscrupulously.
You tell Aarashi Shamshir Tesha al Ashtad, Golden Justice, "My dirk is on the ground back there."
Tesha tells you, "Awkward."
DAMN CELANI!!!
jk ty for fixing the typo so quickly
Stories by Jurixe and Stories by Jurixe 2
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In retrospect, that had to be one of the saddest lines in that conversation.
You say in a warm, confident voice, "Now then."
On top of a large hill.
It is raining lightly, and fat drops of rain fall pleasantly past. From atop this hill, it's
possible to see all the way to the great Dardanic prairie to the north, the oceans to the east and
west, and the more civilised regions of Achaea to the south. Each side, the hill falls sharply away,
broken only by sheets of granite jutting out from the sides, and the small brush that grows on top
of the granite. Sparks surge along a huge anchor, its surface formed from swirling iron. Hedge
Wytch Isabell is here. Hedge Wytch Iet is here.
You see a single exit leading down.
You say in a warm, confident voice, "About 50 years ago, Lord Twilight, God of Darkness decided He
wished to create a new planet."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "Each of the Gods of the Night once had one, but they were
destroyed, you see. Another long story for another time."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "With Lord Phaestus's help, They created one though, They called
it Nurazar."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "But its power threw off the balance of the Ether, the source of
alchemical power."
Iet nods his head emphatically.
You say in a warm, confident voice, "Nurazar was the planet that acted as a conduit for lead."
Isabell is listening attentively.
You say in a warm, confident voice, "Unfortunately, our entire planet began to turn to lead as a
side effect of this imbalance."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "When things looked most grim, an ancient cabal of alchemists
revealed themselves after centuries of hiding away and presented a solution."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "The people of Sapience aided them in creating five anchors,
this is one of them, to help rebalance the Ethereal energies."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "It took two tries and ultimately the obliteration of the planet,
which resulted in the three rings that now encircle our world."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "But the transmutation of lead was stopped."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "Before parting, the cabal offered a great gift, each city
might, if they so choose, select one of the anchors to attune their city to."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "And thus allow them to become alchemists by connecting to the
Ether via the anchors."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "I chose the Iron anchor for Hashan, that stands before us."
You smile softly.
The corners of Iet's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.
You say in a warm, confident voice, "All of our powers flow from the Ether."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "And to create a bond with it is no easy task and takes
lifetimes to master."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "But touching this anchor will allow you to use your a semblance of its powers."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "When you are ready touch the anchor and become attuned to the
Ether."
Isabell reaches out and touches a massive anchor of swirling iron, a look of wonder on her face. Her
eyes roll back into her head, and she slumps to the ground.
Iet reaches out and touches a massive anchor of swirling iron, a look of wonder on his face. His
eyes roll back into his head, and he slumps to the ground.
You have emoted: Vayne suppresses a wry grin.
You ask in a warm, confident voice, "How does it feel?"
Hedge Wytch Iet says, "Uh..."
Hedge Wytch Isabell says, "Feels empowering."
Hedge Wytch Iet says, "I'm... Not sure..."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "And that is but a small taste."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "You are now able to begin strengthening your connection to the
Ether, and may manipulate it in many interesting ways."
You say in a warm, confident voice, "The Institute, as well as the Tribe, is here to help you fully
tap into that potential."
Sinking gracefully within the sky, the silvery moon concedes to the approaching dawn and a brush of
aurulent light spreads over the land.
You smile and say in a warm, confident voice, "When you are able to stand, we shall head back to the
city, and I will show you our facilities."
I will not draw them in the order that they are requested... rather in the order that I get inspiration/artist block.
Background: Vayne ran into Kybrae in Hashan after having recently lost his regency election. Without being prompted or bringing up the loss at that point she kept grinning at him and asking if he was ok and insisting that he seemed off. The following exchange ensued:
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Your sanguine temperament about my loss is quite telling. It seems you expect me to be upset in some way and seeking a
reaction."
Kybrae tells you, "Oh, you're back. Hello there Vayne, how are you doing?"
Kybrae tells you, "Now, now. Why would I be expecting you to be upset? Didn't you know? I don't actually care anymore."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Well, for one the snide attitude you are purveying makes me think otherwise, in addition to all the smirking and smiling at me while saying I seem off. It is apparent you are giddy."
Kybrae tells you, "Maybe I'm having a good day."
Kybrae tells you, "Of course, I can't expect you to understand it."
Kybrae tells you, "Now, can you possible figure out why I'm having a snide attitude?"
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "There you go again, Kybrae, I am not the one making assumptions, you are telling me how you think I should feel based on your own insecurities."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Because you feel somehow you have transcended the idol of me you have fabricated in your mind."
Kybrae tells you, "I did not tell you how you should feel, man you're off your rocker, hearing things. May wanna get that checked out. I hear Hellen is real good at examining people!"
Kybrae tells you, "How rich!"
Kybrae tells you, "You? An idol? HAHAHAHAHAA."
Kybrae tells you, "Oh my gosh, I needed that laugh man."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "I think you missed the point among you baseless ad hominem attacks, "idol" merely means the representation of myself you constructed in your own mind, a basic Dark concept."
Kybrae tells you, "Vayne, Vayne, Vayne."
Kybrae tells you, "Now, why do you think i'm attacking you?"
Kybrae tells you, "I'm merely... talking. You're the one attacking me my dearest."
Kybrae tells you, "Telling me I remind you of Bluef, heh. I don't even know the woman that well."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "It will take more to provoke me though, Kybrae. Your new confidence to speak to me most likely stems from your perception that I no longer have any influence over you."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "You feel I am finally in a weakened enough state that you can safely speak to me thusly without repurcussion."
Kybrae tells you, "Hahaha."
Kybrae tells you, "You're so funny man."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "If I am wrong, please tell me where I err? I would truly like to know where this sudden change of demeanour stems from."
Kybrae tells you, "You wish to know the truth?"
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Always."
Kybrae tells you, "Vayne, when I was younger I was afraid."
Kybrae tells you, "But, I learned something. Mortals... are just that, mortals."
Kybrae tells you, "People can only have power over me if I allow them to."
Kybrae tells you, "I can only be a slave if I chose such."
Kybrae tells you, "You are only a mortal."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "So...my assessment was spot on then."
Kybrae tells you, "You are not any more powerful than I am."
Kybrae tells you, "Nor are you any lesser than I am."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Then why treat me with the derision you are showing?"
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Does it balm the wounds of the slavery you submitted yourself to for all these years then?"
Kybrae tells you, "No, my dear Vayne. You act as if you think you are a god, and while mortals are gods within themselves, no one of us, no mortals, are above nor below any others. You act as if you are above me."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "And that is why you speak to me thus?"
Kybrae tells you, "I speak to you like I do because you keep talking and acting as if you are a god. I've already said it man."
Kybrae tells you, "The only power you had over me, ever, was in my mind. I see this now."
Kybrae tells you, "Understand that I don't fear you, and until you cease to treat me like a low-life piece of shit and you cease to stop asking people questions about what I am doing, I will continue to tell you exactly what I think."
Kybrae tells you, "I always thought you wanted to know the truth man, yet you complain when I treat you as I feel you deserve to be treated."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "I have never professed to be anything more than a servant to the Crown, and applied the powers invested therein, Kybrae. If you truly have come to the realisation that you and I are equals than that power was truly in your mind, yes. Therefore, you would do well to turn that derision and scorn inward toward yourself for enslaving your own self, and not me, at least not the image of me your had created."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "For if you follow you own logic, I had not nor have the power to enslave you. You may only do so to yourself."
Kybrae tells you, "I already told you, this power was in my mind when I was younger. Shouldn't you be happy I broke away from it?"
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "It is your own perception that made me a god and you a slave."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "If you realise we are equal then you should have peace when facing me."
Kybrae tells you, "Yawn, man... you quote my Father's sayings to me yet you won't even Listen."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Yet you now construct me as lesser in your own mind."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Balm for your wounds, as I said, recompense from me for your own deluded past."
Kybrae tells you, "I have a question, Vayne."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Speak it."
Kybrae tells you, "And, do not dare lie to me because I will know. Why is it that you have believed me a fool?"
Kybrae tells you, "Not everything was in my mind."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Because you are unstable in all your ways."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Even as you now contradict your own logic."
Kybrae tells you, "Even before you knew me?"
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "You use your emotions as your compass instead of the Laws of your Father you claim to know."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "You oscillate wildly and thus cannot be trusted, you are easily swayed."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "That is my honest answer, Kybrae."
Kybrae tells you, "So, then it's okay to ask people about my plans?"
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Your plans?"
Kybrae tells you, "Don't play coy with me. I know I'm paranoid at times, but people talk man."
Kybrae tells you, "You asked some people about my plans."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "No more so than your ex-fiance, no."
Kybrae tells you, "Why?"
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "I am not nor was concerned with any plans you might have had."
Kybrae tells you, "That isn't what I was told. I've been informed by several that you were asking about my plans."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "You should hear the things people say about me, Kybrae."
Kybrae tells you, "Oh yeah, but these weren't the usual people Vayne."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "I have not a clue who these people nor the "usual" ones are regardless."
Kybrae tells you, "Well, there is a group who says shit just to start fights and chaos."
Kybrae tells you, "However, these aren't those people."
Kybrae tells you, "These are the ones who usually... don't give a shit."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "I feel this conversation is losing traction, what is the point you are striving to make?"
Kybrae tells you, "Okay, fine. Vayne, have you ever wondered why the regency kicked you from seneschal, and then people strived for a long time to remove you from your place on regency?"
Kybrae tells you, "If you can figure that out, then you'll know full well that I ain't the only one thinking what I think about you."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Wondered? No. Contemplated, yes."
Kybrae tells you, "You're pinning this on me, saying these things but I am not the only one."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "I will attempt to use your own logic once more."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Assuming I did make myself out to be a god, something I would deny. If each one of us is indeed equal, then each person who submitted to that perception did so to themselves. There are many others who saw me in a different light and for whatever reason did not succumb to this implied cult of personality."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "In the end, people will have varying views on me. I do not care, my job was to do what was best for Hashan, and to the best of my ability I did so. What benefit will scorning me now bring for you or the Crown?"
Kybrae tells you, "I'm not being any more snide than I naturally am. You think I am because you know I am seeing straight through. Yet, you're throwing it back on me because you say I am unstable myself, and you think think I am insane. Yes, I use logic that is a bit unusual, I view the world very, very differently. But, in the end you're not even trying to understand what I say, it isn't what you think so you just chalk me up as insane and move on."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Logic does not contradict itself, Kybrae. When I point this out to you, you call me insane."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "You once again prove my point, you dance to your own tune and this is what makes you unstable, you have no base but your own fleeting emotions."
Kybrae tells you, "Have I called you insane?"
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "As leader I made decision based on my principles whether I knew they would be popular or not. I make no apology for the inevitable disagreements that would arise over a hundred years of rule. For that, I am glad to step aside and let a fresh hand take up the plough. However, I would not change the principles that guided me througout."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Yes...several times now in various ways, unless "off your rocker" has another interpretation I am unfamiliar with."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "I do not think you insane, however, only vastly illogical and emotionally driven."
Kybrae tells you, "What's the difference between unstable and insane."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Unstable implies you have no basis for your actions, insane means you have the inability to rationally perceive your world."
Kybrae tells you, "I have basis for my actions, you simply do not understand them."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "They are derived from yourself, as far as I can see."
Kybrae tells you, "I find it interesting you can not see the basis for which I act, yet many others I know can."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "Though I fear we have now lost all traction and are merely spinning in circles."
Kybrae tells you, "No, I'm just trying to understand why you can't understand what I do, whilst several others I know, can understand quite well."
You tell Kybrae Diamante-Sar'vet, "My summary point would be, if you truly believe we are equals, you would do well to treat me as such, anything else is a betrayal of the truth you claim to have understood."
Kybrae tells you, "I am treating you as an equal. Of course, how I view it in my mind is different than yours."
====================
Artemis says, "You are so high maintenance, Tharvis, gosh."
Tecton says, "It's still your fault, Tharvis."
And you won't understand the cause of your grief...
...But you'll always follow the voices beneath.
Penwize has cowardly forfeited the challenge to mortal combat issued by Atalkez.