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| ====Chapter 3: A Book lost in the Sky==== | ====Chapter 3: A Book lost in the Sky==== | ||
| - | The Book of Vile Darkness, Quite a legendary item even farmers have herd tales of. The terribly twisted pages of such a book beacon legends and nightmares alike. Ravi had herd of this book many times but had doubted its existence. \\ | + | The [[item: |
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| //"You will be sent to the elemental plane of Air, that is where I believe the book has been lost. You are to retrieve it."// \\ | //"You will be sent to the elemental plane of Air, that is where I believe the book has been lost. You are to retrieve it."// \\ | ||
| - | //" | + | //" |
| + | Narkul folded the weave in his hands, casting a spell of planner travel. A Portal opening up beside him, peering through to the [[planes: | ||
| + | The Lich spoke once again. //"And you are not to return until the book is yours. Understood?"// | ||
| + | Ravi just nodded, fearing if she spoke she would have to say 'My Lord' again. | ||
| - | Stepping through the portal Ravi and Remi where left alone. \\ | + | Stepping through the planner |
| - | Out on this floating land mass in what seemed to be endless sky, The wind strong but manageable. Ravi's long red hair blowing in the breeze filling her with a sense of freedom, or at least a longing for it. thinking to herself she only had to put up with this for perhaps a few weeks, or maybe even a month. the other members | + | Out on this floating land mass in what seemed to be endless sky, The wind strong but manageable. Ravi's long red hair blowing in the breeze filling her with a sense of freedom, or at least a longing for it. thinking to herself she only had to put up with this for perhaps a few weeks, or maybe even a month. the rest of the [[faction: |
| Remington Nudged Ravi, cawing quietly as they shared a deep embrace for but a moment. \\ | Remington Nudged Ravi, cawing quietly as they shared a deep embrace for but a moment. \\ | ||
| she wiped a tear from her eyes //" | she wiped a tear from her eyes //" | ||
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| Tumbelinging through the clouds for only a few seconds before Renmington' | Tumbelinging through the clouds for only a few seconds before Renmington' | ||
| - | Getting a better look at the hunters they seemed tribal in nature, rustic clothes, face paint, Primitive weapons, the boat was wodden | + | Getting a better look at the hunters they seemed tribal in nature, rustic clothes, face paint, Primitive weapons, the boat was wooden |
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| + | The hunters quickly changed their tune after seeing the creature they were trying to hunt as well as the rider upon its back. Understanding this was no mere wild game to be their lunch. \\ | ||
| + | It was not a clear convocation at first. The hunters spoke a language Ravi did not know. It seemed to be [[culture: | ||
| + | After a bit of bickering amongst the hunters Ravi spoke in common to them. \\ //"Hi there, I am a visitor, a Traveller looking for a place to rest."// | ||
| + | The hunters collectively went quiet then all turned to a single hunter towards the back of the boat. A large rustic man, twice the size of a normal person. a Cyclopes!. He coughed before speaking back to Ravi in common. \\ | ||
| + | //"Ah Apologies miss."// | ||
| + | There was not much to consider, Ravi and Remi had been flying for hours without catching any glimpse of land. it would be foolish ot to take this offer. It could be a trap but honestly Ravi was rather hoping for some friendly faces. | ||
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| + | Flying alongside the hunting boat as it sailed through the sky leading the way. Ravi took the opportunity to gaze upon the ship and figure out how it was flying. It has sails but unlike a normal ship, They were smaller and o the sides while above was a giant balloon shape of sorts tied to the hull of the ship with thick rope. Several propellers were both pushing the ship forward as well as helping wit lift, Most interesting was that the Keel of the ship was coated in a strange purple crystal, similar to amethyst or opal yet it sone and shimmered abnormally, some sort of magical property but Ravi wasn't sure on the specifics. \\ | ||
| + | Aside from the abnormal mode of transport the ship behaved normally, Crew were going about their normal duties only slightly rearranged and the captain still gave the same orders. | ||
| ====Chapter 4: Thunder Plate==== | ====Chapter 4: Thunder Plate==== | ||
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| ==== Chapter 5: Dheggrim' | ==== Chapter 5: Dheggrim' | ||
| - | Ravi spent the next few days away from her situation. enjoying good food and drink with friendly faces. Learning about the upcoming tournament and the location of the item she was here to obtain. | + | Ravi spent the next few days away from her situation. enjoying good food and drink with friendly faces. Learning about the upcoming tournament and the location of the item she was here to obtain. It Seemed the Tournament had a few phases, The first being an all out brawl between all the contestants, |
| + | Her Dwarven friends helped her sign up, paying for the entry fee out of their own pocket breaking Ravi down into tears once again as she thanked them. | ||
| - | Eventually | + | The day before |
| + | "Think you could loose us? you best not underestimate us mutt!" The eye spoke harsh. the words like a teacher disciplining a misbehaving student | ||
| ====Chapter 6: Guthba' | ====Chapter 6: Guthba' | ||
| - | Mounts | + | Months |
| Her hope for rescue was slowly dwindling. There was no signs of the fellowship to come save her. At first she was angry but that slowly turned to self acceptance, Who would want to save the one that caused the mess in the first place? | Her hope for rescue was slowly dwindling. There was no signs of the fellowship to come save her. At first she was angry but that slowly turned to self acceptance, Who would want to save the one that caused the mess in the first place? | ||
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| //"If its so simple why don't you send one of your other underlings?"// | //"If its so simple why don't you send one of your other underlings?"// | ||
| Narkul straightened up //"I have and none have returned. You are possibly my most capable who is also somewhat expendable."// | Narkul straightened up //"I have and none have returned. You are possibly my most capable who is also somewhat expendable."// | ||
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| + | Ravi was given a squad of cult members as ' | ||
| + | Three member' | ||
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| + | The journey was less than interesting. It took a few days to reach the location. Some random part of Reton about a days out of the nearest settlement. | ||
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| + | A device was set up by the Cultists, After a few seconds a large rift was opened up on the device' | ||
| + | "The Shadow Realm, Time for you to do your end" \\ | ||
| + | Ravi felt the blunt of a spear shove her in the back. "Ah jeeze I'm going I'm going." | ||
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| + | The Shadow fell, A plane of existence Ravi had only ever ready about. Some of the most terrifying creatures come from this plane but Ravi knew Black Dragons were not one of them. Why would it be here? there must be a reason. or Perhaps there is already a Black Dragon in Mor-Thir? they are quite territorial. \\ | ||
| + | Ravi and Remi pondered these thoughts until feeling something uneasey, Something threatened their life. Ravi's body began to ache, Every mucsle in her body throbbed with light pain, but quickly it intensified. She looked around in panic, trying to find the soucre. was it the air? No she was immune to such affinities. was it invisible? no she was equipped for that. \\ | ||
| + | The pain began to reach unbearable limits as she collapsed to her knees, groaning and crying out. Then she looked up to see a paid of pitch black legs, with small hues of blue. she looked up higher to see a slender 20ft tall creature standing over her. It had an almost featurless body aside from long claws and several tinty white eyes. Large horns that seemed to be part of its face. It stared down at Ravi, her gut dropped as fear clasped its cold iron grip on her heart. \\ | ||
| + | A Night Walker. | ||
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| + | Ravi roared in pain as she forced her body to move, Grasping her sword and pulling herself to her feet. As her body swelled and her hair flashed swirling red colours, Furry coursing through her blood. The Rage of being sent to her death fulled her spirit, Her blood boiled, Her blade crossed her arm drawing blood, It running over her body adding its strength to her sword as it erupted in a radiant glow. \\ | ||
| + | The creature let out an alien shriek as it recoiled from the light, All the opportunity Ravi needed.\\ | ||
| + | Leaping forward and as she drew the serrated blade across the Night walker' | ||
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| + | It shrilled in pain and as quickly as it had appeared it had gone. Ravi and Remi side by side as they turned slow, scanning the imidiant area but as the pain in Ravi's body slowly subsided she knew the creature was moving far away. \\ | ||
| + | She let out a deep breath as she fell back, ending up sitting on the ground. \\ | ||
| + | "That was more ass then class" she said to Remi who nipped. Indeed it should have been the death of them there. Night Walkers are among the most foul and powerful creatures to walk the mortal planes. | ||
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| + | After a bit of recovery the pair set off into the darkness, Both able to see well enough not to be completely blind. They stayed well quite as they flu through the darkness. Remi using some tricky flying to be almost completely silent like an owl. Eventually they found what they were looking for. \\ | ||
| + | Evidence of a Dragon' | ||
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| once Ravi had recovered and was back in fighting form the big one was asked, a sword of Greyhawk known as backtalker, located in the heart of the capital. | once Ravi had recovered and was back in fighting form the big one was asked, a sword of Greyhawk known as backtalker, located in the heart of the capital. | ||
| - | The Feat seemed impossible for her. a task much more situate to a sneakier individual. So Ravi went about owing a favor to NAME. | + | The Feat seemed impossible for her. a task much more situate to a sneakier individual. So Ravi went about owing a favor to // |
| With the blade wrapped up ready to hand over Ravi entered the tent, Passing the guards and stood before //Narkul//. The tent was well lit by candles and lightly furnished with carpet, a desk and chair. As he spoke there seemed to be something different in his tone. Excitement? //"It has been so long since I have been able to wield my blade. You have proven farm more loyal and valuable then I thought possible by such a lower being."// | With the blade wrapped up ready to hand over Ravi entered the tent, Passing the guards and stood before //Narkul//. The tent was well lit by candles and lightly furnished with carpet, a desk and chair. As he spoke there seemed to be something different in his tone. Excitement? //"It has been so long since I have been able to wield my blade. You have proven farm more loyal and valuable then I thought possible by such a lower being."// | ||
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| Ravi stood unflinching, | Ravi stood unflinching, | ||
| - | Narkul was silent, The Gnome had never crossed Ravi's lips in all her time here. Why now? it was perplexing and caught him off Guard. Rather than answering directly Narkul side stepped. //" Remember you swore your service in exchange for the safety and freedom of your comrades. I have overlooked your deviance | + | Narkul was silent, The Gnome had never crossed Ravi's lips in all her time here. Why now? it was perplexing and caught him off Guard. Rather than answering directly Narkul side stepped. //" Remember you swore your service in exchange for the safety and freedom of your comrades. I have overlooked your defiance |
| Ravi spat at the ground. //"To hell with the fellowship! I see now it was a mistake to offer my life for theirs. They can rot for all I care! nary a pep I have herd from any of them."// | Ravi spat at the ground. //"To hell with the fellowship! I see now it was a mistake to offer my life for theirs. They can rot for all I care! nary a pep I have herd from any of them."// | ||
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| Narkul smiled a wicked smile. //"See there beast, you cannot rely on friends or loyalty. Only fear and absolute control can ensure a stable relationship. I ruled this land for years yet they all turned on me when I became something more than I was. you yourself have surely experienced defiance and hatred for simply being who you are?"// | Narkul smiled a wicked smile. //"See there beast, you cannot rely on friends or loyalty. Only fear and absolute control can ensure a stable relationship. I ruled this land for years yet they all turned on me when I became something more than I was. you yourself have surely experienced defiance and hatred for simply being who you are?"// | ||
| - | Ravi stood their silently, Stroking Remi for comfort, not meeting Narkul' | + | Ravi stood their silently, Stroking Remi for comfort, not meeting Narkul' |
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| Loud horns sounded. not the cults. those were Dwarven horns. | Loud horns sounded. not the cults. those were Dwarven horns. | ||
| - | Exiting the tent it was chaos. Just as Ravi thought there were two beholder' | + | Exiting the tent it was chaos. Just as Ravi thought there were two beholder' |
| - | He met Ravi a bit caught off guard seeing a wearwolf | + | He met Ravi a bit caught off guard seeing a werewolf |
| . But Ravi wasn't free just yet. The favor for retrieving // | . But Ravi wasn't free just yet. The favor for retrieving // | ||
