The voice of the Malevolent One rings out, "Now let flow the blood of Darrod, to be sacrificed unto Me!" Minifie says to you in Mhaldorian in a churlish voice, "And you, Ambassador." Darrod steps forward dutifully before crisply saluting Minifie. Returning his arm to his side, he lowers his head before the Subjugator. Resolute in your devotion to the Lord of Evil, you step forward before the amassed congregation, offering yourself for sacrifice. Uttering a prayer to the Malevolent One under your breath, you nod to Minifie acknowledging that you are prepared to continue. Before you are able to register what has transpired, the world about you falls into a pale red haze and a malevolent, but approving sense overwhelms you as the last vestiges of life escapes you. You have been slain by the Herald of the Sacrifice. Minifie picks up the corpse of Darrod. Minifie puts the corpse of Darrod into a sacrificial altar. The earth heaves and the walls shudder as a discordant howl from the voracious maw of the awakened altar reverberates throughout the hall. Held aloft above the altar by an unseen force, the corpse of Darrod unexpectedly jolts to life. You say in Mhaldorian with a gruff, drawling accent, "And my soul to serve Him in death." The eyes flash open wide, revealing burning sanguine orbs and the mouth contorts in horror as an abysmal shriek of agony reverberates through the chamber. Gripped by the cold embrace of death, you succumb to the darkness...
Darrod was chosen for the Sarapin Sacrifices for the first time. Been busting hump trying to earn a spot and it finally came this year. Was about to get all overly excited and had to remember I was at work for a minute.
The pieces come together, forming into a cloak of the Blood Maiden.
Rude Morthif is rude and forgot to thank @Seragorn who is always involved if I end up with a really good talisman and @Caelan for having the other elusive piece and parting with it so cheaply!
No worries man. Glad to help. I know how shitty it is waiting for someone to have the last piece.
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."
Tesha says in a gruff voice, "Why you wanna buy Betsy? You're not buying Betsy. You don't have enough gold to buy Betsy. Betsy is the best Betsy that's ever been. She's seen me through hard times, she has. Good girl. Tell you what, I'll let you pet her." Sothantos says, "Oh." Sothantos says, "I pet the goat." Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "The goat bites you." You watch as Tesha rolls a pair of ivory dice. They merge into a single die that comes to rest showing a 4. Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "You take 4 damage." Sothantos frowns at Tesha. Sothantos says, "How much health do I have?" ... "Ummmm," Tesha says uncertainly. Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "8." ... Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "So... the goat almost killed you." Silas attempts to stifle his amusement but cannot help laughing aloud. Tesha says in a gruff voice, "OI." Tesha says in a gruff voice, "OI, BETSY, THAT'S A BAD BETSY." Tesha says in a gruff voice, "I'm terribly sorry, me lord. She don't like being pet on the bum." Sothantos says, "I turn my blade to my chest and fall upon it, for I clearly do not deserve to live if I am bested by a goat. Betsyed." ... You watch as Tesha rolls a pair of ivory dice. They merge into a single die that comes to rest showing a 2. Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "As you try to fall on your sword, you miss." Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "It's really quite embarrassing."
@Sothantos proceeded to slit the goat's neck, causing turmoil in the marketplace.
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(Targossas): Archaeon says, "I must protect my virginity." (Targossas): Jiraishin says, "I am fairly sure it would persist even without protection, Weaponmaster."
Yesterday was by far my favorite day in the realms with Oz, and because he is the only guy I play, that is pretty substantial to say.
First off the Pandorian Trials, leading to the random adventures has been a blast. But yesterday, I discovered hidden treasure, dug up a giant black diamond, opened some crazy puzzle box, learned I need to explore the tree more, and had more denizen interactions than Oz's entire life combined. Even the combined groans of "what another step" were really dam amusing, and even looking back, I wonder if this could have just been one clever step with an illusion or something silly, to reduce a whole lot of tail chasing, but whatever it was a blast. Huge thanks to Jarrod, Atalkez and everyone else that has been tour guiding the gaggle of folks that don't know their way around every inch of the tree.
I can also sum up the experience similar to all those combatants that say things like "I was fighting Not Ozmatiah, and man my hands were shaking with the jitters" This was my experience talking to denizens all thoughts left my head and I was just like "well unicorns are pretty".
I'm going to write Pandora and Lyssa love letters forever now.
I feel like every time I understand something(s) important to my character a bit clearer, a bit of time goes by and a monkey wrench gets thrown into my understanding and somehow, someway, it gets more complicated. That's been my last week. I don't think I've been given all the puzzle pieces yet... or maybe I'm overthinking it. Either way, this rabbit hole seems never-ending and it's been making me ponder while trying to fall asleep enough I've had some weird Achaea dreams for the first time in a while. Send help.
And I love too Be still, my indelible friend That love soon might end You are unbreaking And be known in its aching Though quaking Shown in this shaking Though crazy Lately of my wasteland, baby That's just wasteland, baby
I’ve never been big on houses and task enforcing structures, but the Insidium has always been the only house that held my interest. It motivated me, and I didn’t even mind doing some of the smaller requirements because it felt “worth” the trouble.
Give us -real- shop logs! Not another misinterpretation of features we ask for, turned into something that either doesn't help at all, or doesn't remotely resemble what we wanted to begin with.
Thanks!
Current position of some of the playerbase, instead of expressing a desire to fix problems:
Vhaynna: "Honest question - if you don't like Achaea or the current admin, why do you even bother playing?"
I lead my first crusade. . . I have no idea how to do it, we got no essence, but we did stand our ground pretty well! I had a blast to those involved, even if I was struggling to stay because it is hotter than a fucking furnace right now. I was expecting it to be a rout but it was a cool setup, the bigger groups fighting non stop and the smaller groups just stealing all the essence. I gotta learn how this shit works for future. . .
(D.M.A.): Cooper says, "Kyrra is either the most innocent person in the world, or the girl who uses the most innuendo seemingly unintentionally but really on purpose."
I lead my first crusade. . . I have no idea how to do it, we got no essence, but we did stand our ground pretty well! I had a blast to those involved, even if I was struggling to stay because it is hotter than a fucking furnace right now. I was expecting it to be a rout but it was a cool setup, the bigger groups fighting non stop and the smaller groups just stealing all the essence. I gotta learn how this shit works for future. . .
I had the feeling of "What the hell is going on" when Mhaldor attacked Pandora. We've had 4 people in the order for 10+ RL years, I'm probably the only one who has any semblance of combat experience and I had NFI what was happening. Thankfully I had awesome people like Farrah, Mez, Elon etc to just sit on PT and go "We've got you Sob, just follow our lead"
So damn confused. Woken up after 8 years of almost complete inactiveness and I'm dealing with new shit I don't understand on a daily basis. Winging it is an understatement!
Crusades? Subverted essence? Foragers? Mines? Where the heck did my skills go? Multi Classing....whaaaat?
So damn confused. Woken up after 8 years of almost complete inactiveness and I'm dealing with new shit I don't understand on a daily basis. Winging it is an understatement!
Crusades? Subverted essence? Foragers? Mines? Where the heck did my skills go? Multi Classing....whaaaat?
Happened to be out sailing from one side of the world to the other, and decided to make a quick stop at Zaphar to scribe a map.
Just as I was maneuvering to dock, my crew started getting antsy. Moments after I docked, a storm blew in and the seas turned black. All of them.
Shortly thereafter, a massive kraken surfaced and began wreaking havoc. Got to watch as it sank at least a dozen ships before I had to turn in for the night. Not sure if it was eventually killed or just despawned, but it was a nice bit of excitement in an otherwise routine evening.
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Minifie says to you in Mhaldorian in a churlish voice, "And you, Ambassador."
Darrod steps forward dutifully before crisply saluting Minifie. Returning his arm to his side, he lowers his head before the Subjugator.
Resolute in your devotion to the Lord of Evil, you step forward before the amassed congregation, offering yourself for sacrifice.
Uttering a prayer to the Malevolent One under your breath, you nod to Minifie acknowledging that you are prepared to continue.
Before you are able to register what has transpired, the world about you falls into a pale red haze and a malevolent, but approving sense overwhelms you as the last vestiges of life escapes you.
You have been slain by the Herald of the Sacrifice.
Minifie picks up the corpse of Darrod.
Minifie puts the corpse of Darrod into a sacrificial altar.
The earth heaves and the walls shudder as a discordant howl from the voracious maw of the awakened altar reverberates throughout the hall.
Held aloft above the altar by an unseen force, the corpse of Darrod unexpectedly jolts to life.
You say in Mhaldorian with a gruff, drawling accent, "And my soul to serve Him in death."
The eyes flash open wide, revealing burning sanguine orbs and the mouth contorts in horror as an abysmal shriek of agony reverberates through the chamber.
Gripped by the cold embrace of death, you succumb to the darkness...
Darrod was chosen for the Sarapin Sacrifices for the first time. Been busting hump trying to earn a spot and it finally came this year. Was about to get all overly excited and had to remember I was at work for a minute.
Zackery:
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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."
Sothantos says, "Oh."
Sothantos says, "I pet the goat."
Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "The goat bites you."
You watch as Tesha rolls a pair of ivory dice. They merge into a single die that comes to rest showing a 4.
Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "You take 4 damage."
Sothantos frowns at Tesha.
Sothantos says, "How much health do I have?"
...
"Ummmm," Tesha says uncertainly.
Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "8."
...
Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "So... the goat almost killed you."
Silas attempts to stifle his amusement but cannot help laughing aloud.
Tesha says in a gruff voice, "OI."
Tesha says in a gruff voice, "OI, BETSY, THAT'S A BAD BETSY."
Tesha says in a gruff voice, "I'm terribly sorry, me lord. She don't like being pet on the bum."
Sothantos says, "I turn my blade to my chest and fall upon it, for I clearly do not deserve to live if I am bested by a goat. Betsyed."
...
You watch as Tesha rolls a pair of ivory dice. They merge into a single die that comes to rest showing a 2.
Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "As you try to fall on your sword, you miss."
Tesha says in a mellifluous voice, "It's really quite embarrassing."
@Sothantos proceeded to slit the goat's neck, causing turmoil in the marketplace.
(Targossas): Jiraishin says, "I am fairly sure it would persist even without protection, Weaponmaster."
Penwize has cowardly forfeited the challenge to mortal combat issued by Atalkez.
First off the Pandorian Trials, leading to the random adventures has been a blast. But yesterday, I discovered hidden treasure, dug up a giant black diamond, opened some crazy puzzle box, learned I need to explore the tree more, and had more denizen interactions than Oz's entire life combined. Even the combined groans of "what another step" were really dam amusing, and even looking back, I wonder if this could have just been one clever step with an illusion or something silly, to reduce a whole lot of tail chasing, but whatever it was a blast. Huge thanks to Jarrod, Atalkez and everyone else that has been tour guiding the gaggle of folks that don't know their way around every inch of the tree.
I can also sum up the experience similar to all those combatants that say things like "I was fighting Not Ozmatiah, and man my hands were shaking with the jitters" This was my experience talking to denizens all thoughts left my head and I was just like "well unicorns are pretty".
I'm going to write Pandora and Lyssa love letters forever now.
@Sphera does it??
We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.
That's been my last week. I don't think I've been given all the puzzle pieces yet... or maybe I'm overthinking it. Either way, this rabbit hole seems never-ending and it's been making me ponder while trying to fall asleep enough I've had some weird Achaea dreams for the first time in a while.
Send help.
That love soon might end You are unbreaking
And be known in its aching Though quaking
Shown in this shaking Though crazy
Lately of my wasteland, baby That's just wasteland, baby
@Regex I hope the House is a good match for you.
Dread Consul Doriel, Iconoclast of His Legion
He is a Dominion in Mhaldor.
He is Executor in the Dread Legates.
I had the feeling of "What the hell is going on" when Mhaldor attacked Pandora. We've had 4 people in the order for 10+ RL years, I'm probably the only one who has any semblance of combat experience and I had NFI what was happening. Thankfully I had awesome people like Farrah, Mez, Elon etc to just sit on PT and go "We've got you Sob, just follow our lead"
Crusades can be a huge amount of fun
Crusades? Subverted essence? Foragers? Mines? Where the heck did my skills go? Multi Classing....whaaaat?
Catching up feels like I've started another job!
Also, @Sobriquet ..... @Namino is a combatant, doofus!
Lesson learned.... dont ever leave us again