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Post by Javal Zarrias on Aug 24, 2023 1:52:44 GMT -5
Javal had just finished looking around and making sure everything was going well during the beach party. Eventually, there was nothing much else he could do.
One of the guards who’s standing watch motions for him to come over and says, “Hey kid relax you’ve been a good help today Why don’t you relax for a bit Take a break we guards can handle it from here”.
“But-but”, Javal begins protesting before the guard waves him off, “Darn, and here I was wanting to do some more work otherwise I feel like I am stealing from the city who hired me here after all”.
But alas if what that guard says is true I should relax or at least train here while I have the chance he looks around looking for someone to talk to or an activity to do.
It seems most people here are occupied with their families or friends so the familiar faces Javal was about to approach seemed busy so he didn’t bother to leave them to their own devices.
So he decided to train by himself on the beach and scoured the area for anything he could do. Of course, there was easy training such as physical exercise but now he wanted to do something more fun.
He shouted his sudden idea out loud, “Volleyball”, and hurried over to a vendor who was selling beach supplies and bought a large colorful volleyball and volleyball net to play with. He then set it all up and began playing by himself sprinting to the other side as he hit the ball missing most times although for a couple of turns he was quick enough to hit it back to himself.
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Post by Fenrear on Aug 24, 2023 21:06:56 GMT -5
As Fenrear entered the party grounds, he wondered to himself how he had gotten the invitation. In truth, the only thing that he could think of was his recent exploration of some ancient ruins. Apparently someone, one of the patrons of the dig perhaps, thought his work was worthy of a bonus. To be honest, Gnolls were not typically invited to large gatherings like this so he felt a bit awkward. As he looked around Kyle, his constant undead chicken companion, flapped to keep up with him.
Bwwwak Bakka bak bak. Yes Kyle, we are here for the party yes? We get food and drinkses, then we go. Is rude to not come and thanks for the invitation. Bakka bak bagak. You are dead, you don’t need food. You are animated by my vital essence. Bak bak bak. Fine, I’ll see if I can find you a cookie or something.
As he walked around the party, he watched with amusement at the various games and events happening. He had missed the games the he used to play with his pack who was so far away. The sooner he finished his goal, the better. He manages to find a food table. Grabbing some meat for himself and a slice of sweet bread for Kyle, some motion catches his eye.
Walking over to a man who seemed to be hitting a ball to himself and losing, he watches with curiosity. Finally, his curiosity getting the better of him, he calls after the man. You. Strange man. Why is you hitting ball at yourself like crazy person? We had a person like you in our pack, we call him “Crazy Ed”. One day, Crazy Ed get mad and eat his brother Stadzak…. Everyone just call him Ed after that….. The memory gets Fenrear feeling nostalgic. So you no crazy, I go to other side and hit ball to you yes? Bak bak! Yes Kyle, I will let you hit the ball once. I have never seen a chicken hit a ball before so it interesting experiment. Or good training at least…if we ever get attacked by small spheres. Fenrear turns to Javal. We hit the ball at you yes?
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Post by Flint Caldwell on Aug 25, 2023 22:23:29 GMT -5
As Flint attempted to make his way trough the entrance to the party, two guards approach him with stern expressions. "Hey you! This party is invite only!" they barked. He had to fight with every cell telling him to deck both of them across the jaw and just waltz in. But he was actually supposed to be here, to prove it he reached into one of his pockets and presented the crumbled up invitation that he had somehow received. The guards quizzically glanced between him and his invitation, which caused him to shrug "Look, yer guess is as good as mine. Just let me in I just wanna drink". They glanced to the invitation once more before stepping aside and motioning for him to proceed, Flint knew he was shifty looking but he didn't think it to that degree. Maybe a shave was in order for him sometime in the future he thought to himself as he rubbed the stubble on his jaw. That thought was soon whisked away by the smell of savory cooking meat and strong alcohol.
Like a moth to a flame Flint sat down at one of the bars and ordered one of their stronger drinks. As he waited on the bartender he looked over the party with a relaxing sigh, it was definitely crowded but Flint didn't find. It was just nice to be somewhere he could actually relax. He then jolted as a cold sensation suddenly brushed his arm, his head shot to it only to see his drink and he chuckled to himself as he tossed the solars on the bar. He tipped his hat to the bartender as he proceeded to down the drink as quick as he could, once he's done he slammed the cup on the table with a couple coughs. Now that he had a little bit of alcohol in his system it was time to mingle with that good people here.
Not too long afterwards, movement of the purple variety seemed to catch his attention. His shit eating smirk quickly became a full on grin as he recognized the figure playing volleyball with himself, and somehow losing. Before even calling out to Javal Flint watched a little longer waiting for an opportunity, and when that moment come to fruition he dropped into a dead sprint. Once he felt he had gained enough speed he leapt onto the court right when The ball was able to bounce back to Javal, and intercepted the it from. He landed in a three point pose, kicking some sand into the air as he skid to a halt with the ball in his hands. He stood back up and proceeded to spin the ball on his finger "welllll would you look who it is, Javal Fuckin' Zarrias, How the hell have you been?" His attention soon landed on the approaching gnoll "well howdy there, partner."
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Post by Ulrich Ambriz on Aug 31, 2023 3:54:18 GMT -5
Ulrich approaches the venue with a look of confusion plastered across his face. This wasn't the first time he'd somehow been invited to one of these parties. It was rather odd of he was being honest. How in the hell did he end up with an invitation to this place?
Lil Frijole and Aella trail alongside him as he ponders to himself.
"Father, shouldn't you be excited to be able to go to one of these social gatherings— as they call them?"
"Ooh, ooh! Maybe he's so excited that he's being reallllly quiet!" Aella suggests happily.
Ulrich turns his attention to the two youngsters beside him. "I'm sure it will be a fun place— it's just a bit odd that I keep getting these invites somehow."
Just then a dagger and a hammer materialize beside the three of them; two voices joining in on the conversation.
"It is rather odd, isn't it? Perhaps you should keep your wits about you?"
"Ahh, he won't find himself in any trouble! Just enjoy yourself, Ulrich!"
Quite a strange bunch to see for any guards on duty. It's not every day that one of your guests has a band of creatures and floating weapons following them around. Ulrich then gestures for the two floating weapons to obscure their appearances so as to not cause any commotion. He shows the guards the invitation he was given, and they grant him passage into the venue along with the two youngsters accompanying him— although it took a bit of convincing from him. A young behir wasn't exactly the kind of companion anyone would expect to see joining one of the guests— let alone a young pixie.
Ulrich scans around and sees some familiar faces. A familiar purple figure is joined on a volleyball court, Javal! He didn't recognize the two others, but that was nothing an introduction couldn't fix!
"Look you two! Doesn't he look familiar?" He asks pointing in Javal's direction.
The two youngsters follow the direction his finger is pointing and spot the person his focus was on.
"JAVAL!" They both exclaim excitedly. Of course, to anyone else around that might just sound like excited squeaks to their ears.
Lil Frijole excitedly scurries over to the volleyball court with Aella atop his head; his tail wagging and Aella waving to Javal happily. Ulrich joins them after a few moments with a warm smile on his face.
"Hello everyone. This is a quite an event, isn't it?"
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Sept 1, 2023 12:49:56 GMT -5
Javal was starting to get bored as he was both beating and losing to himself at the same time as he continued to play volleyball with himself since no one had joined him yet.
“Huzzah, I have both won and lost”, he says as he finishes scoring the fifth point on himself, he then swipes the sweat from his forehead
As Javal was about to spike the ball that he had just hit himself but suddenly saw a familiar cowboy figure catch it and have it in his hands.
He smiled before saying, “Well it’s great to see you hear my friend, I was hoping we’d meet again. I’ve been good, I’m trying to find ways to spend time at this event.
He then turns around as he hears someone else call out for him he is completely taken aback as he suddenly sees a gnoll man with an undead chicken.
“Is that an undead chicken?”, he exclaims excitedly, “I’ve never seen something like that in my entire life”.
He then responds to the gnoll gentleman’s remarks excitedly to potentially make a new friend, “Well hello there good sir, I wouldn’t consider myself as strange as the cannibal fellow Crazy Ed you mentioned. I’m just a traveling adventurer looking to train myself at this celebration by playing volleyball with myself since everyone else seemed busy. Usually, you’d play this game with more than one person and the goal is to hit the ball over the net without your opponent blocking it”.
He gets excited to see that the gnoll fellow has decided to play with him although he is slightly confused to see that the undead chicken appears to be speaking to the gnoll and wanting to play its part in the game.
Javal then turns around for the third time as he hears two familiar voices, “Is that Lil Frijole and Aella? Does that mean Ulrich’s here? Would you like to join us in our game Ulrich? We need one more”.
After hearing his response Javal excitedly says alright then we don't we get started Flint and me versus Ulrich and the strong-looking gnoll fellow with the undead chicken. He then waits for everyone to get in their chosen positions and then grabs the ball and serves across the net awaiting the other team’s reaction.
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Post by Fenrear on Sept 1, 2023 13:14:11 GMT -5
Fenrear is taken a back a bit by the sudden inrush of people l But it was no matter. Kyle was focus and intent on playing so the last thing he wanted to deal with was a grumpy undead chicken all day. Is fine. You calls this game “ Volley Balls?” Fenrear had been gone from his tribe for more than a year now and was still getting used to the things of the world at large. Everyone seemed pretty excited to play so it was worth a shot.
My names is Fenrear. This is my minion Kyle. Bbak bak. Kyle says he wants to try hitting the ball if you are ok with playing against an undead chicken. He may not seem like much but he is much more powerful than he seems. He looks over each of the players and strokes his chin. Considering the beach they would play on, he takes off his robe and places it on the side to keep the sand out and boost his maneuverability. Underneath his robe he is wearing a pair of light cloth shorts and a tattered shirt. His body is covered in hair with several patches missing from wounds that he has received over the years. In general he is pretty proud of his scars as it meant he was a fighter and not just a necromancer who let his minions do his fighting for him.
Feeling a bit conspicuous, he pulls out his daggers and places them with his robe. He watches as his team mate comes over to his side. Hello human. What is your names is yes? Bak bak. Fenrear looks over at Kyle with surprise. You can feel his power too yes? Good company. Fenrear narrows his eyes a bit and stares at the stranger waiting on his response.
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Post by Flint Caldwell on Sept 4, 2023 14:00:21 GMT -5
Flint continued to spin the ball on his finger watching the other two approach, both seeming to have something interesting about them but they were friendly so there was no need to keep his guard up. "Yeah this is one hell of an event, I'm still questionin' how I got invited. But hey never look a gift horse in the mouth" He shrugged as he responded to the other human man, he turned his attention back to the gnoll "yup the name of the game is volleyball, you just smack the ball back and forth until it lands somewhere on the court. Then if it lands on yer side then the other team gets the point." as he explained the basic rules he kept glancing back down to the undead chicken that was resting in the gnoll's arms. Not sure it if was his morbid curiosity or genuine interest but he felt the urge to try and poke the bird, but for once he showed some restraint and fought every cell in his body urging him forward.
"Oh where are my manners" However he does approach towards the gnoll, he now knows was named Fenrear, and the other human, holding the volley ball against his hip. He holds out a handshake for both of them and smirked "The name's Flint Caldwell. you two seem strong as all hell and I'd love to spar with either of you sometime in the future. but for right now Javal and I got a game to win so don't make it too easy for us." his smirk widened into a shit eating grin as he sauntered back over to his and Javal's side of the court. He rolled his shoulders and squatted down to stretch out his legs so he could be limber himself out so he could deliver some devastating spikes if need be. Once he felt as loose as he possibly could get he set himself up closer to the net so that he be a monster on defense; and he noticed the Fenrear disrobe he thought fuck it why not and tossed his shirt and tattered cloak aside. The hat stayed firmed placed upon his head as the tan, scarred, and battle hardeded torso of the cowboy was now exposed. "Let's give 'em hell Javal!" He shouted as the wall was served with a satisfying smack, and he eyed his opponents ready to jump block whatever was coming his way
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Post by Ulrich Ambriz on Sept 25, 2023 0:15:34 GMT -5
Ulrich motions for Lil Frijole and Aella to wait a little ways away from the court in case the ball were to zoom out of bounds.
He shakes the man's hand and offers him a smile of his own, "I must admit, I have little to no experience playing this game. I'll be learning as we go then!" As he turns to walk to his side of the net, a quiet chuckle escapes him as he noticed Flint's banter. Ulrich meets with his teammate; a nod of acknowledgement is given to the Gnoll. "Hello, I am Ulrich, Ulrich Ambriz. If I heard correctly, your names are Fenrear and Kyle."
An exchange happens between Fenrear and Kyle which makes Ulrich chuckle, "Oh, I don't know about that. It wouldn't help us much in a game I have next to no experience playing." He turns to face Javal and Flint as they ready themselves to play. "But, learning on the fly is also fun, wouldn't you agree?" He says with a determined smile on his face.
He wasn't too sure about the proper forms used to play this game. All he knew is that they had to make sure it didn't hit the ground on their side of the court. It sounded easy enough— for someone who had no knowledge of the game— but they were playing against a duo who knew exactly what they were doing. Ah, well, they are here to enjoy themselves after all!
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Sept 27, 2023 1:10:34 GMT -5
“Yes, my gnoll friend this game is indeed called Volleyball " friend Flint over here said and explained, the game is pretty simple just hit the ball over and make sure it doesn't hit the floor unless you want to lose”, Javal responded to Fenrear as the gnoll fellow mistake the name.
Javal takes off his long red coat leaving himself in black shorts and his orange sleeveless vest and places it down next to where Lil’ Frijole and Aella are and smiles saying, “Hey guys can you take care of my coat please it means a lot to me but I don’t want it weighing my down”.
He then walks to where Fenrear and Ulrich are speaking to each other, offers his handshakes to his two opponents, and says, “Alright guys let’s try to have a good game filled with lots of fun” before jogging back to where Flint was at their side of the net.
Javal held the ball in his left arm tightly as he shouted, “Let’s start”, before waiting a couple of seconds for everyone to get ready, “Go”, he shouted as he hit the ball in the palm of his right hand he places all of his weight into his arm as it hits the ball causing the ball to be served quickly to the other team's side.
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Post by Fenrear on Sept 27, 2023 7:53:01 GMT -5
Volleyball. Interesting. Shaa looks at his new companion and smiles a bit unnervingly. Yes, yes, I like to learn a new game. We kill them now yes? Fenrear catches himself with the turn of phrase. This was a competition but it was supposed to be fun. Human’s didn’t always think that jokes about death were funny. I mean…we eat their livers now good yes? Hmmm something told him that might have been worse. He considers keeping the smack talk down a bit. Die well pig dogs! He calls across the net.
Having never played the game, he felt the man’s description was clear enough. It probably would have been good to practice a bit but no time for that now. Bak Bakka bak! Clucks Kyle excitedly. Yes yes Kyle, I not forget you playing. You must steal yourself and be ready to respond. Please make sure you also help our new clan mate here Ulrich. Kyle stares at Ulrich with the eyes of the undead. The magic that powers his undead chicken brain logs him as a friend and not to attack him if he can help it. Fenrear hears the bump from the other side of the net.
As the ball sails over the net, Fenrear hesitates on how to send it back. Too light and it won’t clear the net. Too heavy and he might have to go chasing it and look goofy like Javal. He decides to backhand the ball. He manages to hit it just hard enough to clear the net on the other side. Bak bak! It will come back, don’t be grumpy.
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Post by Flint Caldwell on Sept 30, 2023 21:46:52 GMT -5
"Hold your horses, partner," Flint chimed in, trying to lighten the mood. "We ain't here to put anyone six feet under just yet." Fenrear's mention of 'eating livers' made Flint chuckle, though he reckoned that might not be the best joke in this setting. "Let's just aim to have some good ol' competition, shall we?"
The ball sailed over the net, Fenrear had set it up perfectly. Flint's competitive spirit surged. The ball descended, and with a fierce determination, Flint propelled himself into the air. His timing was perfect, and he swung his arm, making contact with the ball at the peak of his jump. The force behind the hit was palpable, and the ball soared over the net like a bullet.
The resounding thud as the ball hit his hardened palm echoed throughout the area. "Bam! That's how it's done!" Flint exclaimed as he landed from the jump. The adrenaline of the game pumping through his veins. He glanced his opponents opposite of them with a playful challenge in his eyes. The game was on, and Flint was ready to show just how much intensity he could bring to the volleyball court.
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Post by Ulrich Ambriz on Dec 6, 2023 19:39:08 GMT -5
A slight chuckle escapes Ulrich as he works out what Fenrear was meaning to say. No matter what species, competitive talk like that is absolutely a thing. His teammate then tells the chicken also standing on their side of the net to play nice. It's eyes stare at Ulrich and he offers back a slight smile and nod to acknowledge Kyle.
But the game has started now, and Javal had served the ball over to their side rather quickly, precisely. Fenrear took to the duty of returning it first; hitting the ball with enough force to make it over the net. The surprising part came next when Flint executes his move just after the ball had made it's way over the net! The ball is sent flying like a bullet through the air back towards their side!
Ulrich has almost no time to react as the ball's trajectory looks to be drifting to his left. His muscles twitch quickly as he makes his move. His body is completely parallel to the ground in an instant as the ball makes contact with his left fist. He'd managed to stretch his arm out far enough to catch the blazing bullet! A loud thud can be heard as the ball's force is shifted back up into the air above them.
Ulrich tucks his limbs in to roll as he lands kicking up bunches of sand. He stops his roll into a kneeling position and looks up at the ball meeting it's apex beginning to fall back down to the court.
"Not that great a position for us, but it's as good as I could do!"
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 11, 2023 1:37:43 GMT -5
Javal turned his head curiously as he heard the gnoll fellow mention murdering something, “Hahaha, you are indeed quite funny friend Fenrear let us kill this competition with our intense power”, he said letting out an amused chuckle as he looked over to the other team with passionate concentration.
He quickly surges forward and tries to catch Fenrear’s backhanded strike only to find it too late and his partner, Flint, to amazingly catch the ball and hit it right back, “Huzzah!”, he exclaims in excitement.
He then stands up quickly and shouts over to Fenrear and Ulrich, “Woah the two of you..no three of you are strong my friends”, he then glances at Flint, “We can’t just let them have all the spotlight on their strength now can we be friends”.
As the group continues to play and the ball around to a pretty even score something is awakening nearby. All of this racket has awakened something that lies deep within the sandy shore below them. Something ancient and something wicked emerged soon after a few more minutes of playing; a loud rumbling and eerie shrieking were all around them. Soon a couple of feet away from the adventurers the sand begins to shake and vibrate as a colossal red king crab with purple-colored arms and legs roars to life as the sand around it forms into a large ball.
Javal drops his attention from the game and immediately focuses on the threat as people on the beach begin running away in terror. He quickly goes to where he left his red coat and katana and puts them in before sprinting towards the great foe.
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Post by Fenrear on Dec 17, 2023 14:02:23 GMT -5
As the crowd started to make a mad dash in every direction, Fenrear can feel the pulses coming from the ground below them. The shrewd Gnoll makes a dash for his robe and necromancy equipment. Kyle! Something is coming. Be ready to jump in front of me in case it attacks. Bwwak baka bak bak! Yes you have to, you are my minion. It literally your job. Bag Baka. It no matter, you already dead. If it kills you, I just bring you back. No problem. Rahh bag Baka. Just be ready!
Fenrear reaches his robe and haphazardly throws everything on. Fully equipped, he can’t sense any dead nearby to summon which is unfortunate. Off to the side, he can start to see a giant claw emerging from the sand. Soon, the entire giant beast has risen. Where in the world has this thing come from? And could he find enough butter to season it if he took it out? Fenrear checks to the side and notices that his cohorts from the game have not taken off. Were they fighters? He didn’t know them long enough to tell but he would find out soon enough.
The Gnoll points a clawed finger at the giant crab monster. A crackle of dark energy bursts from his finger, slamming into the creatures tough carapace with little discernible effect. Uh oh. He says to himself as the crab shifts to face him. The massive beast slams a claw down in front of him, spraying sand bits of dirt everywhere. Fenrear shakes his hairy head to try and dislodge some of the sand. Kyle, where were you?! Bakka bak bak. The chicken seemed unfazed in every way.
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