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Post by Javal Zarrias on Apr 25, 2023 16:32:59 GMT -5
The Swordsman and the Lightning Fool in, "The Search for the Mysterious Artifact"
Javal was walking through Moonveil Forest in search of any mysterious important glowing artifacts that he could find. He was hired by a mysterious person who only communicated with him via a messenger. The messenger relayed to Javal that the employer needed him to recover a very important family artifact. This artifact was said to be in their family for many generations, and it was stolen 50 years ago. The thief hid it in the middle of Moonveil Forest and now they wanted it back in their hands and were willing to pay Javal handsomely. So after hearing all that Javal told the messenger to tell the employer that he accepted and made his way to Moonveil Forest. As Javal walked by he thought about how it probably would’ve been a good idea to bring his entire team but then again they deserved the day off instead. He continued searching all around the forest, under rocks, in bushes, in the rivers, but still Javal couldn’t find any signs of magical artifacts. He thought all hope seemed lost until he heard sounds of people yelling and the ground trembling. He ran to the origin of the noise and saw the earth itself close and swallow a screaming person into itself. He turned and saw a group of people in mysterious robes and cloaks running with a glowing bag.
This had to be at least something related to his job, he sprinted behind them yelling, “Get back here fiends, return that bag to its rightful owner. Crime does not pay”.
“The band of thieves only snickered as they continued running away from him, “Yeah it does, we’re gonna get a fortune after we sell this thing off to the highest bidder”.
Javal scowled, these hoodlums will have to be brought to justice and it would be him to show them that crime did not pay.
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Post by Ulrich Ambriz on Apr 26, 2023 4:48:25 GMT -5
The forest of Moonveil was usually quiet save for the noises of it’s native wildlife echoing through the tall trees. On this day however, the forest found itself host to additional foreign noises. Voices; not native to the area at all.
A bespectacled man with a young Behir resting on his shoulders and two floating objects made their way through the trees. Their loud conversation could be heard as they walked— really, it was just that man that was walking.
A handlebar mustache rested upon the young Behir’s mouth. It shook as the Behir squeaked and purred at the floating objects following at either side of the man.
“I’m just saying, they looked like they had a problem with us!” The Behir spoke with a low, smooth voice. Accompanied with a peculiar accent not many hear often in Charon.
The Dagger and the Hammer both float in front of the man; they turned to each other and then faced in his direction. “Everybody looks like they have a problem to you, Lil’ Frijole!” They said in unison.
Alvis, the Dagger, continued on. “It does not necessarily mean that everyone wants to fight. To be quite honest, they’d probably never been approached by a man accompanied by a mustached Behir and two talking objects before.”
“I quite agree. We are a peculiar sight to behold indeed!” Xavier, the hammer, added on. “That being said, you shouldn’t be so quick to go on the offensive like that, Young One.”
Lil’ Frijole reared and crossed his arms together, appearing to pout at their scolding. “Fine, I’ll be cool next time.”
“Now now, everyone. How about we just relax and enjoy the nice walk through the forest?” The bespectacled man finally speaks; his voice was calm, expression warm.
Sighs could be heard by the three companions. Xavier gives a nod— or what appears to be a nod— and blinks into a strap at Ulrich’s hip, hidden by his green coat. Alvis continued floating along with them for a quick second to voice his opinion.
“Ulrich, your son’s hot headedness is going to get him in trouble one of these days.” He says as he floats gently into the scabbard at Ulrich’s hip.
“Don’t worry, Al. Lil’ Frijole here will make sure that it doesn’t happen again. Won’t you?”
“Yes Dad, it won’t happen again.” Lil’ Frijole’s head sinks and Ulrich reaches a hand up to pat him on the head; a gesture to signal that he approved of his answer.
Their little family stroll through the forest was interrupted suddenly by the trembling earth and the panicked shouting of various people weaving through the trees. There were two voices answering each other antagonistically, and they only seemed to be getting closer to their position. Undoubtedly a situation Ulrich would like to avoid if he could. He just wanted to enjoy a nice uneventful stroll through the forest, but of course, as always, Fate had other plans.
The sound of boots on dirt; crushing grass beneath them, began to grow louder as a group of robed individuals began to emerge from the trees. Lil’ Frijole curled his body, peeking out from behind the top of Ulrich’s head. The foremost robed figures trained their weapons on the two. Ulrich held his hand up immediately; a surprised expression plastered on his face. The young Behir followed suit and mirrored the gesture. The mustache appeared to be trembling as well, and it’s ends curled up as if it was holding it’s arms up as well.
It was quite a comedic sight, really.
A voice rang out from the rear of the group, “Why have we stopped? Get movin’ already! That bastard is right behind us!”
Ulrich spotted one of them holding a bag that emanated a strange glow. One of his eyebrows raised slightly as he pondered on what it could be that was inside the bag. His attention was yanked back to the situation at hand when rustling could be heard coming from the trees.
This must be said person chasing them.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Apr 26, 2023 13:54:12 GMT -5
Javal sprinted behind the band of thieves running as fast as he could. They managed to shake him off by running through the forest itself. Javal was trying to track them back down as hard as he could but he was by no means the greatest seeker. He tried to be as stealthy as he could as he kept searching but to anybody passing by his presence was remarkably loud. He finally managed to find the bandits bullying some poor passerby he could only imagine. He jumps out from behind the bushes from the right side of the thieves.
“Stop there you mischievous scoundrels, you shan’t not escape the reach of justice. Return all you have stolen to their proper owners this once. Crime does not pay not so just hand it over and we can resolve this thing peacefully”.
“Eh, why would we give up some treasure if we risked life and limb to steal it from that hidden underground grave? We’re gonna sell this to the highest bidder and you can’t do anything to stop us from doing that. You're just some annoying tall imp creature and we’re seven (formerly eight one of them chimes in) of the most skilled thieves in Moonglade. I don’t know if you can count imp but seven’s a bigger number than one”, said the supposed leader of the bunch.
“Fine then, I shall punish you hoodlums and retrieve the stolen goods from you myself. I warned you fellows and you're about to learn that crime only pays with pain”, Javal says as he unsheathed his katana, “Come now Thesmos let’s teach these criminals a lesson in justice”.
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Post by Ulrich Ambriz on Apr 27, 2023 5:33:04 GMT -5
And there it was; the sounds of fighting suddenly filled the air. Shouting and the clanging of blades meeting in their hacking and slashing echoed through the trees. A situation that Ulrich was all too familiar with, and seeing as Lil’ Frijole was here. He’d need Alvis and Xavier to look after him as the fight would rage on.
The young Behir hops off of Ulrich’s shoulders and readies himself to pounce on one of the closest thieves should they try to strike at him. A growl escapes his gritted teeth as a dagger and a toy hammer materialize at his sides.
The two men look at the Behir with a puzzled look. No doubt that they were surprised by the two floating weapons that appeared out of nowhere.
“What the f-” one of the men began, but he couldn’t finish it what he was going to say.
His wrist was suddenly twisted; his grip on the sword loosens and it clangs on the ground. The agonizing pain shooting through his arm causes him to yelp involuntarily.
The other man breaks his gaze away from the Behir to see his comrade on one knee. His arm was extended and twisted in a painful way which made him wince; sharply sucking in a breath of air through his teeth. The bespectacled fellow they’d ran into was now holding his comrade’s arm in a lock. He took a step back; bewildered by the bespectacled man’s unassuming appearance. His face was calm as if the situation at hand was nothing to him at all.
He rushes forward at Ulrich in an attempt to free his comrade, but then he sees the sparks of his blade meeting another. The scraping of metal ringing in his ears as he looks to see the floating dagger had now clashed with his blade.
“I’m afraid we can’t let you do that.” A voice said.
He then feels something snap at his boot, and when he looks down he sees the Behir has now clamped his jaws down into his boot. Panic sets in as he starts to shake his leg in an attempt to free it of the creature’s jaws, but he knows it’s futile. He looks up to see the Ulrich standing there calmly; his comrade now lying unconscious in the dirt.
“W-who the bloody hell are you?” He manages to squeak out. His voice was trembling.
Ulrich gives him a smile, “Just your every day traveler,” followed by a wink.
Then the man feels something tap the back of his head accompanied with a squeak like that of a toy. Suddenly, a shocking sensation shoots throughout his body before everything goes dark for him. His body falls limp to the ground with a loud thud.
They’ve lost the element of surprise now, and the other men have taken notice to two of their men lying there unconscious. They were swiftly taken down by some guy and his companions that they just happened upon while running away from an Imp!
Ulrich starts to flex his fingers; balling his hands into fists and cracking his knuckles with the repeated action. He then readies himself into a stance familiar to anyone with knowledge of the Martial Arts of Crescent Isle. The young Behir growls at his side; ready to pounce. A dagger and toy hammer slowly floating around the two.
“Let’s have some fun then, shall we?”
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Apr 28, 2023 1:26:24 GMT -5
Javal unsheathes his katana and gets into a fighting stance, “Let’s go Thesmos my blade let’s show these foul hooligans the righteous power of justice”.
Javal charges into battle right into the middle of the group of bandits they’re all shocked at Javal’s reckless and wild maneuver,
“Why would you jump in the middle of us if you know we're gonna just beat you down together”.
Javal only laughed, “Do not worry about me hooligans, worry about the beatdown I am about to deliver to you”.
He raised his sword and started fighting as hard as he could. He yells the countless maneuvers and techniques as he does them, “Javal Style: Single Slash, Javal Style: Sword Throw, Javal Style: Swordless Kick”. He’s doing fairly well but soon starts getting pushed back just because of the difference in the sheer number. Sure Javal was strong but even he was having a hard time against seven different people attacking from all sides”.
Soon he sees a strange sight ahead of him and the bandits it appears a stranger is approaching the battlefield with a strange lizard, and two floating weapons.
“Who are you guys there, are you on the side of justice or injustice?”Javal yells over to the stranger, “My opinion of you will change depending on your answering just letting you know”.
Soon enough the little lizard fellow starts fighting against one of the bandits and beating them up pretty badly.
Javal excitedly yells over, “Good job Mr. Stranger guy”, thanks for the assist.
He looks over at the remaining bandits who are currently scrambling to try to escape, “Where do you think you hooligans are going”, Javal says as he springs into action.
He grabs one by the collar and smashes them into the ground as hard as he can, this immediately knocks the man out.
A short bandit tries to shoot Javal with a crossbow bolt only to be surprised as Javal quickly dodges it and slashes him in half not killing him just injuring him.
He spins around and throws his katana into one's leg, the bandit screams out in pain Javal just runs towards him grabs his katana, and stabs him right in the shoulder leaving the man to curse Javal as he gets knocked to the floor in extreme agony.
Javal then turns around to see the stranger guy use some sort of strange martial arts against one of the remaining villains, “Woah what is that? Where did you learn it? Can I learn it”, Javal shouts excitedly.
The bandit’s so-called leader just stands there backing away slowly as he sees his comrades get beat down, “Hey there this can all be solved. I’ll give back the stupid treasure just please don’t kill us or beat us up anymore”.
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Post by Ulrich Ambriz on Apr 29, 2023 19:17:11 GMT -5
It looked as though with the combined might of both men; all but one of the bandits had remained. Of course, it had to be the ring leader of the bunch; grasping the bag tightly, and slowly backing away from the sight of his comrades’ pitiful condition. All at the hands of an imp and an unassuming stranger.
As the two men slowly approach the cowering bandit, Ulrich dusts himself off and answers Javal’s previous questions.
“I can teach you some things. Although, you seem pretty capable of defending yourself already,” his gaze fixates back on the cowering bandit before them. “And about the topic of Justice. I’m just an innocent traveler who happens to know how to defend himself. Though I’ve done my fair share of good things here and there.”
The bandit’s gaze switches quickly back and forth between the two men. Were they really getting to know each other right now? He grips the bag even tighter as the two men inch closer.
He suddenly hears a voices coming from behind him.
“That’s quite a peculiar looking bag you have there. Mind telling us what’s in it?”
“Mmmm, yes. It must be quite the treasure for this man here to chase you.”
He hadn’t noticed that the two floating objects next to the stranger had disappeared; now at his back forcing him to stay put.
Not exactly how Ulrich imagined his day would go today, but there was a little fun in unexpected encounters every now and again. Although, this wasn’t exactly his business, he just happened to be in their way as they popped out of the forest. He would let the swordsman ask his questions.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Apr 30, 2023 1:28:29 GMT -5
“Wow”, Javal says in wonder, “Who are these guys are you guys” talking to the floating objects that suddenly appeared.
He then focuses his attention on a pathetic excuse for a bandit leader who was currently pleading for his life.
“Who sent you to retrieve this?", Javal asks
“Um, uh we did sir we heard stories about there being a secret treasure that was buried nearby under a strange magically guarded hideout. I and my band of criminals decided to risk our lives and steal this stolen treasure for ourselves. We even had a couple of big bidders that we were gonna sell it to for hundreds of thousands of dollars. We even had a couple of big known nobles willing to pay a pretty price for it. We were going to hold an auction in Eclipse City in three days”.
“I don’t even know what this thing does man just please let me go I swear I’ll go back to being a librarian like my old man wanted me to be just please don’t hurt me that's all I know”.
“Alrighty”, Javal said in a cheerful tone, “Well, it seems like you learned your lesson just hand over the artifact now”.
“Please please her just take it and leave me alone”, the bandit leader shrieked.
“Fine now get lost and turn your life around”, Javal says now holding the bright glowing bag with the artifact inside.
The bandit leader immediately sprints away, almost tripping over his feet as he pathetically escapes away from the forest.
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Post by Ulrich Ambriz on May 2, 2023 5:01:49 GMT -5
The group watch in silence as the bandit disappears into the trees.
The silence is broken by one of the floating objects, “Hmmm… Quite peculiar, wouldn’t you say, Alvis?” The Hammer says.
“Indeed. Whatever is in that bag is important enough to have nobles hire people to steal it.” The Dagger answers.
The two reappear at Ulrich’s side; the young Behir had propped himself upon the man’s shoulders once again. Ulrich’s bespectacled gaze drifts to the bag and he stares at it inquisitively. He then shifts his attention to address the man he’d just helped fight off the bandits moments ago.
“I haven’t gotten to introduce myself. I’m Ulrich, Ulrich Ambriz. Just your every day traveler.” He points to the mustachioed Behir on his shoulders, “This is my son, Lil Frijole.” Then he points to the two floating objects on either side of him, “And these two are Alvis and Xavier.”
The young Behir nods in respect to Javal.
“Pleased to meet you. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” The Dagger and the Hammer say simultaneously.
“Excuse me if I seem like I’m prying here, I know it really isn’t any of our business,” Ulrich says with a lighthearted chuckle. “What makes this bag so important that nobles pay to have it stolen?”
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Post by Javal Zarrias on May 9, 2023 0:29:21 GMT -5
Javal laughs heartily as he says the bandit runs away, “It appears that man had no heart, hopefully, he turns his life around and manages to become a better person”.
Javal then hoists the glowing bag over his shoulder making sure it’s safe and secure as he heard Sir Ulrich’s introduction.
“It’s an absolute pleasure to meet you Sir Ulrich, Sir Lil Frijole, LadyAlvis, and Sir Xavier. Let me explain the situation I have found myself in all I know is that my employer hired me to retrieve a stolen family heirloom that a former bandit king stole from his grandfather and buried here”, He then stretches a bit and stands up at his full six-foot 2-inch height and then bows at Ulrich and then stands up straight.
“Hello there Sir Ulrich, my name is Javal Zarrias, former Dragon Prince of the Black Dragon Pirates, Pupil of Sir Ronrik Emeraldcutter, and president of Drakon Security Company. Would you like to be my friend?”, Javal asks holding his hand out.
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Post by Ulrich Ambriz on May 13, 2023 20:58:25 GMT -5
Ulrich raises his hands nervously, “Oh no you don’t have to bow to me!”
The thought of anyone bowing their heads to him really made him uncomfortable. After all, he was just an unknown traveler; nameless, no title.
“If anyone had to bow, it would be me in this situation! I didn’t know that we’d met a prince out here in the woods.”
Ulrich bows and gestures everyone else to show the same respect to Javal. As he lifts his head to meet the man’s gaze, he gives him a smile, and reaches out to shake his hand.
“It’s pleasure to make your acquaintance, Prince Javal.”
Lil Frijole squeaks and chirps in agreement.
Alvis and Xavier reappear back in their places at Ulrich’s waist.
“The pleasure is all ours.” They state simultaneously.
“A family heirloom that people are willing to hire bandits to steal. It’s quite an interesting story, if I say so myself.”
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Post by Javal Zarrias on May 27, 2023 23:50:14 GMT -5
Javal chuckles, “I’m not a real prince, the Dragon Princes were the vice-commanders on our ship and I was one of them. As for this baby here I’m not really sure what it is. I just got told it was important and the original owner wanted it back so in the name of justice I shall retrieve this for them”.
Javal then puts the glowing bag on the floor and puts his finger to his lip and begins to think out loud, “Hm, what if we took a peak at what this artifact is? I mean I am risking my life for the sake of honor but at the same time, my curiosity compels me to at least take a peek inside of this wonderful glowing bag. Oh what could it be”, Javal ponders, “Should we open it Ulrich what do you think”?
After hearing Ulrich’s answer Javal takes off the rope binding the bag together and then spreads the bag open with light enveloping the nearby area.
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Post by Ulrich Ambriz on Jun 4, 2023 18:13:55 GMT -5
Ulrich and the rest of the group watch attentively as Javal moves to open the bag. It seemed like time slowed down as the anticipation had them holding the breath.
Javal undoes the rope tied around the bag, spreading it open and revealing the mysterious artifact contained within. At least, that’s what they thought initially would’ve happened. What transpired wasn’t exactly how they thought it would.
The immediate area was unexpectedly enveloped in a bright light. Ulrich and the others brought their hands up to shield their eyes from the sudden light source revealed from the bag. It was difficult to make out any outline of an object through the light. It took a few seconds for their eyes to adjust, but they could finally bring their hands down to look upon the artifact itself.
“That was unexpected.” He stares curiously at the object before them. “So this is the heirloom that everyone is trying to steal, eh?”
“I’d hope they’re not trying to steal it for the light show it just gave us.”
“Hmmm, it is quite peculiar though, isn’t it?”
The group sits there pondering on the reason why this artifact was so important. Sure, it was a family heirloom, of course they would want it back. Now, hiring bandits and the like to steal said heirloom, that’s a question that needed answering.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Jun 9, 2023 15:31:21 GMT -5
Javal then threw the bag to the floor and held the artifact in his palm showing it around to Ulrich’s group. It was a small glowing ring with a wondrous gemstone attached to it.
“Wow, it’s very pretty and glowing”, Javal remarked happily, “My employer seemed like a nice enough noble guy so I’m sure he’ll be glad to have this back”.
Javal then looked back to the direction of where the bumbling goons from earlier ran to, “Although I’ll say judging by the attention we got earlier it seems that we’re not the only ones curious about its power. My employer warned me that there were gonna be many people hunting down for that ring in search of its power”.
Javal then turned to face Ulrich and his crew and bowed, “Hey Ulrich I know this may be sudden and rude but would you like to accompany me to my employer to see what is up with this thing and help me make it out of this forest”.
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Post by Ulrich Ambriz on Jul 10, 2023 3:59:57 GMT -5
Ulrich and group stare curiously at the object Javal held up in his palm. It was a ring, and it seemed to have a glowing aura about it. The gemstone attached to it was a marvel to behold as well. One could only wonder the kind of power it held.
“How peculiar.”
“Yes, quite peculiar indeed.”
Judging by the situation they had just handled, there had to be something very special about this ring. It wasn’t being sought after just for the beautiful gemstone crafted onto it, right? His thoughts were interrupted as Javal asked if he would like to join him in returning the ring to it’s owner.
“Well if you don’t mind a traveler and companions tagging along with you, then we’d be happy to accompany you!” Ulrich says with a big smile. “This ring is very curious. I’d like to hear what it’s owner has to say about it.”
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Jul 11, 2023 0:20:40 GMT -5
Javal is mesmerized by the strange artifact ring and he struggles to speak up so entranced by the ring’s beauty before he tries to shake himself back to the conversation.
Javal then speaks, “Yes my new friends whatever this strange artifact thing is I hope we receive answers as to why it's so valuable, hopefully, my employer tells us more about it".
Javal then excitedly responds to Ulrich, “Of course I wouldn’t mind new friends now let’s get going”, Javal leads the group across the forest for the most part everything is quiet and serene save for the traveling adventurers.
Javal tries to spark up a conversation, “Hey Ulrich where are you and your crew from? What’s your guys’ story everyone has one”?
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