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Post by Ollivander Groves on Mar 1, 2023 20:18:08 GMT -5
Ollivander smiled as he arrived to the meeting point for the escort job a bit surprised to see kamille there. He then smiled warmly and bowed politely "Lady Kamille, welcome, it is lovely to see you again, tell me how are you?" he asked as he then straightened and adjusted his glasses. He looked the same as always, nicely dressed in white with his bright smile giving off an angelic shine.
After a bit of greeting and such he then smiled as the royal arrived and he bowed once more in greeting "Good morrow highness, I look forward to assisting you on your journey" he said in a friendly manor as he straightened after a moment and listened to the royal talk, helping him into the carriage and nodding at his instructions. Internally he was cursing the royal and his bloodline of fools and lies that he hoped would soon come to an end if he could move his plans along. His face however concealed such things as he smiled and stood back stretching his wings which had some brown feathers with designs almost seeming to be hour glasses before he let them fold back up. With that he then looked back to Kamille "Shall we begin my lady?"
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Mar 4, 2023 5:06:45 GMT -5
Kamille was not known for being punctual, but this time she took the extra effort to arrive at the very least before the nobles they would be scorting. She knew how high-society could be, and her goal there was to build bridges, not to be indisposed with such people.
She arrived on her fiery mare, it would seem alone... as much as she could get, though. Mischief still made his entrance a few moments before her own, flying over their meeting point and perching up on Ollivander's shoulders, taking a good look at him. It was clear the raven recognized him.
"CAW! Hello!.................Ollivander?"
As much annoying as he could be, he still had a good memory. As Kamille approached, she hopped out of her mare and guided her through the reins closer to Ollivander. Ah! This one she knew... He intrigued her very much, to be honest. She rarely had the opportunity to see winged people like him, she would want to know more, if possible. So as she approached, she flashed a warm smile at him, making a quick curtsy.
"Mr. Groves! What a surprise! I would be coming much quicker if I knew there would be a familiar face here... How are you doing?"
The last time they met being at a gala, it was expected she would look much different, but not that much: her daily clothes still had the feeling of being expensive and tailored to her figure. Soft leathers with expensive laces underneath and black feather decorating above. Her trademark feathery cloak pulled back, there were two new additions to her outfit: to the right side of her hip hanged what looked like a black mask with a beak, much like a raven, and to the left side of her belt some chains held what looked like a spellbook or tome of magic.
When the nobles arrived, Kamille made her curtsies and offered a few words of greetings, but couldn't help but be distracted by the sight of Ollivander's wings. It was clear she was quite curious about him. Maybe she could squeeze a secret or two? Of course she would go easy on him...
"We didn't have the opportunity to speak much at the gala, Mr. Groves... Where are you from, if I may ask?"
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Post by Ollivander Groves on Mar 4, 2023 10:45:44 GMT -5
Ollivander smiled at the ravens greeting and gave him a little pet on the head "Hello again Mischief how are you my friend?" he questioned with a bright smile turning to see if kamille was with him. Seeing she was he then gave his polite greeting to her chuckling softly afterwards "I am glad you are here is is certainly nice to do such quests with familiar faces" he agreed "I am quite well though the news of the collapse is quite worrisome I must admit" he replied seeming a little concerned over such things though deep down it was actually quite exciting and helped his work along "I must say your outfit suits you" he replied smiling once more before giving his greetings to the noble
As the noble was in place and they could begin he looked over "Ah I am from the pale city. My family has lived their for generations and there are quite a few people who could use a kind face and a helping hand there. I try to help as many as I can you see." he explained before looking to her "And where are you from My Lady?"he asked quite curious to know more about this witch
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Mar 14, 2023 11:53:58 GMT -5
The nobleman looked a bit annoyed that his body guards were so at ease among themselves, talking idly as they were supposed to be watching him. But spared only a bitter look towards them before retreating to the depths of his carriage as they started their journey.
Kamille pulled Despair by the reins at this point, walking beside the strange angelic man she first met at the a gala.
"I'm afraid I've never been to the Pale City... Might as well go there sometime... what is it like?"
The Witch's curiosity was genuine, her eyes sparkling like galaxies contained and swirling. If his family's been stationed at the Pale City for generations, it might not be hard to investigate it, even if he went by an alias. This conversation could turn sour any moment. The dark elves and the moon elves have not been in the best terms lately, specially after the attempt on Lady Marrowine at the Black Harvest ball.
"I come from Moonglade, where people know me as the Witch of Moonglade."
Kamille was not particularly good at lying - but had some skills in avoiding a subject and going around it. While true, there was more to her than just her influence over Moonglade.
"If I may ask, what brings you here today? I mean, I know of the mission.... But why?"
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Post by Ollivander Groves on Mar 16, 2023 6:53:37 GMT -5
“It can be rather lovely if you stick to the main roads, many nice people and lovely music yet there are quite a few with nothing” he frowned a bit “I do my best to care for them yet there are so many” he explained more of the city as they went before nodding hearing her reply “it is quite beautiful there from what I remember. You must be quite strong to hold such a title” he smiled to her. “Ah the mission, though I am a nobleman by birth I don’t wish to flaunt such things but rather help those around me. Considering some of my work I typically do I assumed this would be a branch of faith between the pale city and the royal family. I also assumed it may give me a chance to talk of assisting the poor throughout Charon and improve the lives of the people” he explained and smiled to the royal “I apologize for staring things so bluntly before you sire as it isn’t tactful but I do wish to be clear of wishing to help the people of the realm which I am sure you can understand” he replied with a kind smile
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Mar 19, 2023 8:53:37 GMT -5
The Dark Elves of the Pale City had been a touchy subject for Moonglade as a whole since the attempted assassination of Lady Marrowine at the Black Harvest Ball. Luckly, with the event safely tucked away on the past, Kamille had hoped things would be calmer.
And up until now, they were.
The angelic Ollivander was a bit unsettling for her, but she couldn’t put her finger on why...
"That is very generous of you, Mr. Groves. The Gods knows we need more people like you to think of the others..."
Kamille wasn’t as worried as Ollivander to want to quickly pacify the noble they were scorting. Quite on the contrary, she loved to stirr the pot among the nobility just for the drama. And while she would be one to say, on the same breath, that she strived for order and peace, she was also one to think that chaos had its role on the process as well.
After all, solid foundations didn’t shatter with smaller earthquakes.
"I take no offense, Mr. Grooves," the noble sounded, inside of his carriage. "I have plans to facilitate the commerce between the regions and drop a few taxes, which would make for the prices of certain items, like alchemy reagents, to drop dramatically."
The noble looked proud of himself, and the Witch couldn’t shake the feeling he was trying to impress her. Even though she flashed a warm smile towards the noble, it was Ollivander she approached, gently taking his arm as to be guided by him, like a lady would do. The Pyromancer's mere presence was warm and welcoming.
"That would certainly be marvelous, my good Lord."
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Post by Ollivander Groves on Mar 19, 2023 20:46:43 GMT -5
“Ah I do not know if I am worth of such praise but thank you my lady I do indeed try my best.” He replied with a bit of a shy look at such praise. Ollivander was a little surprised as he thought her more capable than needing assistance but merely smiled helping her up the snowy path before looking to the lord “indeed it sounds like quite the marvelous plan” he spoke in a polite manner as always. Though he hated the pompous family it was better to seem an ally than an enemy. The unrest from lower classes were beginning to rise after all. Things were almost ready to begin, it only needed a spark or a little push to achieve his goal and that was almost enough for a real grin to show. But acting the part was most important at such moments. After all with a plan years in the making there was hardly room for error now. He soon moved his thoughts back to the current as he walked along with the witch by the nobles carriage. His gaze scanned for any threat as they continued along down the trail. His wings stretched a little along the way as they would stiffen without movement after a while. It was a relief to have the room to stretch them like this
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Mar 28, 2023 4:19:53 GMT -5
Although Kamille was also playing her part in all of this, she was a bit more straightforward in her goal of wanting to help the people. Recent revelations have made for her long term goals to just vanish and left her kinda lost, but while she planned for the long term, she slipped into what had felt natural to her: help the people. It has always been for the people. For a moment, she remained silent and touched a black feather that hang from her dreamcatcher necklace, her expression suddenly changing, even if she tried to keep an upbeat exterior. In a matter of moments, Ollivander would hear her voice on his mind [1]. My associates have been scouting for us, and they say there's an ambush waiting ahead. Some simple outlaws, or so it seems. Would you rather have my associates come to accompany the noble lord and handle it ourselves before we come to it?The use of the Message spell was probably so they wouldn't scare the noble lord with them acting suspicious and whispering between them - he looked blisfully unaware of anything bad coming his way. Good thing his father had thought ahead and paid some bodyguards to safeguard his journey, right?
[1]Message
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Post by Ollivander Groves on Apr 1, 2023 21:21:40 GMT -5
Ollivander looked over and nodded knowing it may be a bit better. He wanted this to be done and over with quickly and as smooth as possible. His reputation was important and the more that knew him, the better his plans may go in the future after all. His smile remained as always as he thought about everything, a burning feeling on his back as past memories shot through his head, causing his wings to move a little however he ignored it and continued to move on. He didnt have time to linger on such things at a time like this. Now was a time for achieving this mission and with patience and careful planning he would soon have what he wished. Many were already on his side and devoted to him, some even to a dangerous level. With everything else going on the kingdom was already weakening and crumbling. Surely power would be easy to grab in such a state if he just got the opening needed. He was rather excited about it all and thought about the relic reported. If it stole the power of the gods, he was quite curious of what he could do with it.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Apr 9, 2023 13:17:01 GMT -5
Kamille smiled at Ollivander, then headed to speak with the noble lord. Between hushed whispers, Ollivander could listen that she was trying to explain to the lord how they would scout ahead because she "had a weird feeling" and her associates would come to take over their protection while they were at it.
It didn't take long for the Black Quills to show up; if Ollivander knew a thing or two about them, he wouldn't be dissappointed. There were three, all half-elves dressed in black, with the pin of a black feather on their chest: one of them was a tall, broad shouldered man with a perpetual scowl, an archer with a charming smile and a quiet, smaller woman with a katana. They certainly have a presence on their own, possibly leaving the young lord more on edge than the two.
After that, Kamille led Ollivander ahead on the road. There wasn't much in terms of a plan except to show themselves to the bandits and hopefully scare them away.
And, of course, she would love to see what Ollivander was capable of...
It didn't take them much longer to arrive to a part of the road where there was a tree fallen accross the track, blocking the way. Yep, she's seen that before, it was not hard to understand the plan. As Kamille approached the log, they would hear whispers from the bushes, as well as quick and hurried steps. In a matter of moments, about a dozen ragged bandits swarmed them, pointing their second-hand weapons and bows at them both.
"Oy... Look what we got 'ere...... Yall better not be planin' on callin fer help, so no screamin. Just hand over yer gold and we'll let yall go wit yer lives!"
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Post by Ollivander Groves on Apr 13, 2023 9:21:25 GMT -5
Ollivander listened to the conversation quietly and raised a brow hearing her words. He had of course done some information gathering on the witch and her companions and looked them all over remarking their names and skills in his head happy to have actual faces to put this information to. “Ah I always was curious of your companions. I must say they seem to live up to the rumors” he smiled politely giving a nod to each of them. He then followed after kamille as they began to walk. He kept his eye out for trouble and danger as they went along. Ollivander chuckled softly under his breath at the little ambush and looked to kamille with a small smile “whatever shall we do my lady?” He asked her before looking over the group, his wings shifting a bit as he awaited them drawing closer to start things off. He hardly ever had to fight but was always prepared just in case.
From one of his hand three orbs spawned (Tri beam) one of fire, one of water and one of wind. And without a word they shot towards three of the men knocking them down as he used hold person on another to keep 4 of the men at bay for a few moments at least
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Apr 21, 2023 5:02:13 GMT -5
"Ahh.... Looks like we're gonna have to remove the blockage of the road, right?"
Ollivander started the attack, and in the blink of an eye, three of them were down. Arrow flew, but most of them were stopped at two massive mounds of stone: Kamille reached out in her pocket and threw before them her two pieces of chess, the two rooks. As they hit the floor, however, they were not simple pieces of chess anymore, but two 6 foot tall stone gargoyles with blank expressions and large frames [1].
"Miss Fortune, Sir Prize... The archers, please."
They needed no more directions, and when the two stone giants started their mindless rampage the screams really started to pick up the pace. The ground shook in their gallop, and nothing moving was left behind as they hurled themselves against the enemy. The bandits quickly broke their formation.
One of them was standing still, and Kamille recognized the Hold Person spell. Well, that was convenient. When she rose her hands, both of them were enveloped in flames. The small balls of fire in her palms became a large one when she pushed them forward, that eagerly jumped towards the bandits [2]. At least three more bandits were enveloped by the resulting explosion, and now the rest of them were really starting to panic.
Then, she felt the hairs of her scruff standing up as a spell passed by her face, missing her by few inches. There was at least one mage among them.
[1]Gargoyle rook x2 [2]Massive fireball
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Post by Ollivander Groves on Apr 28, 2023 11:24:12 GMT -5
Ollivander was amazed by the display of power from his cohort rather impressed. So the reports were true of her power it seemed. With that in mind his attention turned to the unfolding chaos, surprised at seeing the arcane energy streak right past his cohort. He looked for the sort as his wings folded in to make himself a smaller target “my my so one of you knows a trick or two hm? Yet you don’t show your face?” He questioned looking towards the source. He kept his guard up as he stepped towards the group of panicked bandits “I don’t think your little tricks are enough in this situation though hm? If you believe me wrong however do step forward and face us properly won’t you? Protect the few friends you have left to help. Or are you so weak willed and pathetic that you will watch them burn and scream for help that will never come?” He asked trying to rile the mage up and as soon as they showed themself and tried to attack Ollivander quickly side stepped and grinned looking to the witch “well it seems we found our little mage. Care to show them some new tricks?” He asked her.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on May 7, 2023 20:10:52 GMT -5
Kamille didn't waste any time: As the mage showed up and launched their first attack towards them, the Witch raised a hand, and the earth itself stirred. The earth started to rumble and change, raising to enclose the caster in a stone prison [1]... if the opponent hadn't been faster.
His image flickered and dissappeared. She barely had time to react, as a string of lightning jumped in their direction. Raising her hand again, sand spiraled around her in a golden maelstrom, blocking not only their view for a couple of moments, but intercepting the attack [2]. The mage had blinked, showing up in a different location before trying another attack, promptly blocked by Kamille.
"Such a shame that your abilities are wasted on something like a bandit group... Are you sure you're not ready to reconsider your life choices?"
The answer was probably a 'no', since he started to cast another attack. Whatever it was that he was preparing, Kamille quickly countered it [3], making his spell fizzle while mid-cast. For a moment he looked confused, as he didn't seem to expect such quick sucession of spells and countermeasures. Most of his companions were already gone, either ran away or in the process of being chased and trampled over by the stone gargoyles. One of his companions just flew over him, tossed by Sir Prize idly like a ragdoll.
[1]Earth bind [2]Sand shield [3]Counterspell
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Post by Ollivander Groves on May 9, 2023 11:01:47 GMT -5
Ollivander watched and observed the scene before him. He would step in if he felt it was needed but for now he was rather interested in how the other dealt with the situation and such. It was quite the impressive display and the white haired male was genuinely impressed with the displayed skills of the witch. He made notes of her prowess and compared it to her status in Charon. She certainly held up to the stories people told it seemed. It was a bit strange to see no hint of malice, frustration or anything else however.
Ollivander thought and wondered if she would be interested in joining his cause. Now however was no time to ask such things and he knew he would need to use his words carefully. After all if he flat out said he was raising a revolution or a coup and the other didn’t wish to join him she would become a very powerful threat and enemy. So for now he would merely observe and consider ways to prove her interest in such a matter. He watched the fight as it seemed to reach a conclusion causing him to applaud with a smile “well done miss kamille I can see your reputation precedes you. Your skill is quite grand”
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