The nearby tide swells with enlivened purpose, the amaranthine vapours near-choking in their intensity. Your summoned flames sputter out, consumed within the black waves which soon overwhelm your body and tear you limb from aching limb.
Loosing your breath in a rancorous roar, you reach out for the endless winds that churn within your heart, feeling their inexorable, undeniable force strain violently at your feeble mortal frame. It lashes and buffets within you, seeking escape, seeking freedom.
At the sheer limit of your capacity for pain and endurance, you simply let go, and the tempest within overtakes you. Blinding light and searing agony overwhelm you as your form is sheared away utterly from the earth below, obliterated upon currents of pure primal power.
On and on, your soul cascades upon the currents that now sustain your form. With absolute determination, you cry out your dominion, and the winds still themselves at your proclamation. A single further thought, and the winds are yours. By the will of Whiirh, Air is now yours to command!.
My daughter surprised me with this dish she made, which I found absolutely amazing and creative:
a plate with a sculpted rumball ship
Painted in shades of blue and green to depict waves over the deep ocean, this plate is glazed and has upon it a sculpted rumball ship that appears to be in the midst of sinking. Crushed, plain biscuit forms the underlying support for this sculpted confection, mixed with rich cocoa, a dash of nutmeg and smooth, aged Obelito rum with hints of vanilla holds the firm treat together. A careful hand has shaped the rumball mixture into a ship, the bow angled up to make it look like it is sinking into the water-like plate beneath. A toothpick skewered into the ship forms a mast, a pearlescent moonflower petal crystallised in lemon flavoured syrup is attached to it to look like a sail. Roasted almonds crushed to a fine, granulated texture is sprinkled over the whole ship for added crunch. Hidden like treasure deep within the cargo hold is a liquid-filled fudgy core mixed with rum and vanilla that gushes out at a bite.
Going to keep this short because this part of the event was so much fun, and exhausting.
Amidst dodging the growing tide within the city, running past litany compelled guards trying to kill me, and finding any safe spot to be a decent portal target for the Coalition. I was able to pester a few Tsol'teth with my displacement attempts, and even managed to drag Trusad'an into the room... all by my lonesome.
And for one brief moment I was able to be the aggressor, and attack... before getting summarily stomped into the ground.
It's the stupidest thing to be excited over, but it will probably be one of the most memorable moments I'll ever have in Achaea.
I should also mention how Hailqas'an scared the crap out of me earlier in the siege, tracking me down after all my displacing antics, and that my panic concussive phial sent me flying into a stack of traitorous guards.
I'm having a blast.
"Alas. Alas for Hamlin. The Mayor sent east, west, north, and south. To offer the Piper by word of mouth. Wherever it was men's lot to find him, silver and gold to his heart's content. If only he'd return the way he went."
Paid my rent, went to bed, woke up and it was go time. Tried to metalgearsolid my way around the city. Worked on the hostile guards, didn't work on the Tsol'teth. They are not fooled by cardboard boxes
City done got conquered, good thing i didn't restock last night. That would've been muy sad. Had a shouting match and a weird message from a Tsol'teth haha.
I've been so detached from all the other workings of the game that I p much forgot how to game at all. Like I don't remember aliases, or what 90% of my skillset does or even my options in combat. Also I had to go to work halfway through. But I had fun
You close your eyes momentarily and extend the range of your vision, seeking out the presence of Trusad'an. Though too far away to accurately perceive details, you see that Trusad'an is in Cyrene.
You order your falcon to seek Trusad'an.
A small copper falcon flies away.
Your vision is obstructed by a blinding shimmer, leaving you unable to discern the details of the room.
A small copper falcon, your loyal companion, has been slain by Nahu'an.
I think I was the last straw for them, as earlier on I had two separate "Your falcon alights on your wrist" messages separated by a minute or so with no prompt between, so they were probably implementing some auto-response... Sorry
I'd been using my falcon all throughout the fight earlier, doing my best to keep track of them. I can only imagine how many other people might have been doing the same. Thankfully, mine is collared.
10:13:18 An ominous creep of amaranthine vapour pervades, its shifting tendrils seeking and spreading across the ground. A runic totem is planted solidly in the ground. A blue-grey feather dangles from the corner of a postal humgii's mouth as it gazes about with wide, innocent eyes. Elongated shadows crawl across the ground here, their shapes ever shifting. Rapacious eyes drinking in her surroundings, Gattan'bahar stands in preternatural stillness. You see a sign indicating there are WARES for sale here.
10:13:18 You see a single exit leading west.
10:13:18 Outside the Cave. (road)
10:13:18 Many of the stars are disguised behind looming clouds, tracing their slow paths across the sphere of the heavens. A symmetrical leather tent is constructed here, providing shelter against the elements. A flickering rift hangs in the air here. Oriath Ashaela, Discurean Pathwalker is here. He wields a thin, Delosian bastard sword in both hands. 10:13:18 You see exits leading southwest and northwest.
10:13:18 You are suddenly able to breathe much easier after leaving the influence of the Tide.
10:13:18 As you enter the influence of the Tide, you are overcome with a deeply unsettling feeling to your core.
You track Gattan'bahar to Centre Street east of Centre Crossing.
Flying above Centre Street east of Centre Crossing.
An ominous creep of amaranthine vapour pervades, its shifting tendrils seeking and spreading across the ground. The stars glimmer down, broken only upon occasion by thin wisps of clouds.
You are suddenly able to breathe much easier after leaving the influence of the Tide.
Cyrene is off-limits, off-limits.
The Divine voice of Twilight echoes in your head, "See that it is. I espy a tithe of potential in your mortal soul, Astarod Blackstone. Let us hope that it flourishes and does not falter as so many do."
Aegis, God of War says, "You are dismissed from My demense, Astarod. Go forth and fight well. Bleed fiercely, and climb the purpose you have sought to chase for."
And in Achaea today! In the category of most hated city.
Before Black Wave: 1. Everyone going for the top spot.
During Black Wave: And the winner is Hashan!
Let's throw a celebratory party full of guard death and mass genocide! Woot!
*** Feel somewhat sorry for Hashan but hey you stuck to your guns and choose a path you thought was best for RP! I salute you!... and then I will kill you! But I will be doing it in honour!
Today was just about as memorable as yesterday for me. I did a thing that apparently triggered the Tsol'teth to be worried I hit a waypoint, and deploy Bain'maal to go kill me. Survived his first onslaught after bursting (barely), managed to get away. Dodged him forever, while trying to find someone that had a way to get me out without giving them my corpse. Eventually found one, and engaged operation SAVING PRIVATE PENWIZE. Got caught again, almost lost my corpse but reincarnated and escaped in time. Managed to get rescued in time, and I escaped without processing!
...then Hashan turned coat and I got to make bellievers out of a few more Toll'teth, and we had the strongest showing of force against the Tsol'teth to date. I'd say it came to a stalemate, without either side really getting to claim victory.
Today was just about as memorable as yesterday for me. I did a thing that apparently triggered the Tsol'teth to be worried I hit a waypoint, and deploy Bain'maal to go kill me. Survived his first onslaught after bursting (barely), managed to get away. Dodged him forever, while trying to find someone that had a way to get me out without giving them my corpse. Eventually found one, and engaged operation SAVING PRIVATE PENWIZE. Got caught again, almost lost my corpse but reincarnated and escaped in time. Managed to get rescued in time, and I escaped without processing!
...then Hashan turned coat and I got to make bellievers out of a few more Toll'teth, and we had the strongest showing of force against the Tsol'teth to date. I'd say it came to a stalemate, without either side really getting to claim victory.
The only reason we weren't able to establish victory is because of the OP flee abilities the tsol'teth "miraculously" found. Hardcore plot armour. We did excellent for all the cards against us though.
The Divine voice of Twilight echoes in your head, "See that it is. I espy a tithe of potential in your mortal soul, Astarod Blackstone. Let us hope that it flourishes and does not falter as so many do."
Aegis, God of War says, "You are dismissed from My demense, Astarod. Go forth and fight well. Bleed fiercely, and climb the purpose you have sought to chase for."
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Thanks to @Aleth, @Astarod, @Krizal, @Serra, and @Shandrala for helping me out
plate is glazed and has upon it a sculpted rumball ship that appears to be in
the midst of sinking. Crushed, plain biscuit forms the underlying support for
this sculpted confection, mixed with rich cocoa, a dash of nutmeg and smooth,
aged Obelito rum with hints of vanilla holds the firm treat together. A careful
hand has shaped the rumball mixture into a ship, the bow angled up to make it
look like it is sinking into the water-like plate beneath. A toothpick skewered
into the ship forms a mast, a pearlescent moonflower petal crystallised in lemon
flavoured syrup is attached to it to look like a sail. Roasted almonds crushed
to a fine, granulated texture is sprinkled over the whole ship for added crunch.
Hidden like treasure deep within the cargo hold is a liquid-filled fudgy core
mixed with rum and vanilla that gushes out at a bite.
Amidst dodging the growing tide within the city, running past litany compelled guards trying to kill me, and finding any safe spot to be a decent portal target for the Coalition. I was able to pester a few Tsol'teth with my displacement attempts, and even managed to drag Trusad'an into the room... all by my lonesome.
And for one brief moment I was able to be the aggressor, and attack... before getting summarily stomped into the ground.
It's the stupidest thing to be excited over, but it will probably be one of the most memorable moments I'll ever have in Achaea.
I should also mention how Hailqas'an scared the crap out of me earlier in the siege, tracking me down after all my displacing antics, and that my panic concussive phial sent me flying into a stack of traitorous guards.
I'm having a blast.
City done got conquered, good thing i didn't restock last night. That would've been muy sad. Had a shouting match and a weird message from a Tsol'teth haha.
I've been so detached from all the other workings of the game that I p much forgot how to game at all. Like I don't remember aliases, or what 90% of my skillset does or even my options in combat. Also I had to go to work halfway through. But I had fun
the presence of Trusad'an.
Though too far away to accurately perceive details, you see that Trusad'an is in
Cyrene.
You order your falcon to seek Trusad'an.
A small copper falcon flies away.
Your vision is obstructed by a blinding shimmer, leaving you unable to discern
the details of the room.
A small copper falcon, your loyal companion, has been slain by Nahu'an.
I can only imagine how many other people might have been doing the same. Thankfully, mine is collared.
10:13:18 You step through a flickering rift.
10:13:18 Post Office of Cyrene. (indoors)
10:13:18 An ominous creep of amaranthine vapour pervades, its shifting tendrils seeking and spreading across the ground. A runic totem is planted solidly in the ground. A blue-grey feather dangles from the corner of a postal humgii's mouth as it gazes about with wide, innocent eyes. Elongated shadows crawl across the ground here, their shapes ever shifting. Rapacious eyes drinking in her surroundings, Gattan'bahar stands in preternatural stillness. You see a sign indicating there are WARES for sale here.
10:13:18 You see a single exit leading west.
10:13:18 Outside the Cave. (road)
10:13:18 Many of the stars are disguised behind looming clouds, tracing their slow paths across the sphere of the heavens. A symmetrical leather tent is constructed here, providing shelter against the elements. A flickering rift hangs in the air here. Oriath Ashaela, Discurean Pathwalker is here. He wields a thin, Delosian bastard sword in both hands. 10:13:18 You see exits leading southwest and northwest.
10:13:18 You are suddenly able to breathe much easier after leaving the influence of the Tide.
10:13:18 As you enter the influence of the Tide, you are overcome with a deeply unsettling feeling to your core.
Cyrene is off-limits, off-limits.
Aegis, God of War says, "You are dismissed from My demense, Astarod. Go forth and fight well. Bleed fiercely, and climb the purpose you have sought to chase for."
Dunn tells you, "I hate you."
(Party): You say, "Bad plan coming right up."
that's a lotta font stacks
Dunn tells you, "I hate you."
(Party): You say, "Bad plan coming right up."
In the category of most hated city.
Before Black Wave:
1. Everyone going for the top spot.
During Black Wave:
And the winner is Hashan!
Let's throw a celebratory party full of guard death and mass genocide! Woot!
*** Feel somewhat sorry for Hashan but hey you stuck to your guns and choose a path you thought was best for RP! I salute you!... and then I will kill you! But I will be doing it in honour!
You have deactivated the city's Orb of Confinement.
(Party): You laughingly say, "Orb deactivated."
And THEN: https://ada-young.appspot.com/pastebin/ISv3rynM
...then Hashan turned coat and I got to make bellievers out of a few more Toll'teth, and we had the strongest showing of force against the Tsol'teth to date. I'd say it came to a stalemate, without either side really getting to claim victory.
Dunn tells you, "I hate you."
(Party): You say, "Bad plan coming right up."
Aegis, God of War says, "You are dismissed from My demense, Astarod. Go forth and fight well. Bleed fiercely, and climb the purpose you have sought to chase for."
XD