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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Sept 2, 2023 19:46:49 GMT -5
Well, that was certainly dumb. Due to his frequency at the fight pits, Shaa had spent a long time in the swamps. He had walked there swam there, cruised in boats and even partied there. So after all the time in the swamps, he had learned some hard and fast dukes about swamp travel. 1. Take bug spray. 2. Bring your own water and don’t drink out of the big. 3. If some ancient ghost or Spector offers you a magical anything, IGNORE THEM. And last but the most important…. NEVER GO TREKKING ALONE! Dumb.
It had all started about a week prior when several adventurers were talking about a new request that had come into the guilds from a somewhat famous researcher named Lloyd. Shaa had heard of him a while back as he was doing some research into oozes of all things. He had handily ignored the request last time because oozes were stupid and he no intention of wasting any time following them around. He spent more time trying to get rid of them vs finding them. But here again was this Lloyd character looking for, of all things, a Bogaboo.
For the uninitiated, Bogaboo were supposedly the creatures that parents would threaten their children with if they misbehaved. As Shaa had no kids or parents for that matter, he had never even heard of the creatures until random friends told stories of how their own parents would threaten a visit from the creature. A horrible nightmare of skeletons and muck, looking for new bones. It caught Shaa’s attention when a group of mage guildees at the bar were barking about it.
I tell you Nigel, this is our ticket. A trio of mages were sitting around a table being drunk loud to each other. Forget it Stan. We need to focus our studies on things that actually exist. Stan shook his head. But it’s coming from Lloyd. Why would he waste his time and risk research grants if there was nothing to it? Shaa had been listening to the argument for an hour and had about enough of the nonsense. Would you idiots shut up? You all are giving me a headache. One of the mages turned to him and laughed. Hey look, it’s the Fighters Guild Maester himself….what was his name…. It’s Shaa and I’m not the Guild leader, I’m just filling in temporarily. Oh that’s right.. the other mage chided. You all went and lost your guild leader. Our master is much too powerful to be kidnapped like a common tart. Shaa stands up abruptly. What did you say? You might want to rephrase that while you still have teeth.
Woah woah there. You know there is no fighting in here. Besides we are only joking out of boredom. We are waiting on our escorts to go find this thing. Escorts? Ppsstt of course. You can’t just go running off into the swamp alone. We need this thing done. So if it did get done….that would be bad for you? We’d fail our mission. Yeah. An idea crosses Shaa’s brain. Well then, best of luck to you all. I’m going to bed. Later. With that, Shaa leaves the bar and runs immediately into the swamp. Hehehe idiots. I’ll find this thing, kill it….or study it or whatever and make those guys fail hard. Then I’ll go over to the mages guild and rub it in their stupid faces. Maybe I’ll have someone make a certificate or something and put it on their door. Yeah…right on the door….
So there he was, running through the swamp, at night, alone. Dumb. It didn’t seem dumb until the mist rolled in and he found himself hopelessly turned around. Ughhh. Why do I get myself into this stuff. As he looks around he sees a form in the distance.
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Post by Lady Keyke Runi on Sept 5, 2023 17:51:26 GMT -5
While I may not be a part of either the mage or fighters guild, that makes me even more welcome to watch interactions or monitor them in different places. From the side of the bar, I could hear interesting posts they were thinking about. Then I heard about a famous researcher I had been meaning to speak to for a while. I open a little gray notebook and start drawing out little things. Skulls, papers, and then a horn. I glance back up at what caused the bull part when I saw the large minotaur talking to the group. Above it's little drawing, I put his name, Shaa. I close the book and toss it in the air, catching a blue book when it landed back in my hand. 1 I open to the middle of it, revealing a little graph of numbers and random doodles. In the next open spot on the graph, I quickly write down a series of what looks like a random set of numbers then draw a little horn next to it. With a light shut, I flick my book away and hop off my tall stool in the corner. I follow Shaa out of the building but quickly scamper off to watch from a distance. I don't know about minotaurs all to well, much less if they had night vision, but I am very happy about my little lantern helping me guild the way in the dark night. The distance traveled was quick for me to shorten, and then I overtook him. Being so used to being in the swamp from visiting so many times helped me get ahead before the thick mist overtook us. Immediately I didn't particularly appreciate being blinded by mist. I quickly shifted to stand on some roots in front of the path Shaa would likely walk to. From there I watched and listened, before recognizing the form slowly forming in the mist. I let a bright smile form at the sight.
1.Space Pocket Quest Name: Into the Marsh Participants: Two or more Location: Marsh Flats Post Requirements: 4 post per person, 200 words per post Description: You have been asked by Lloyd to venture into the swamp and study a Bogaboo, however the trip has already started off rough. A thick mist has settled across the region making your trip into the swamp even more difficult than normal. The first part of your task is to simply find your way. After getting lost in the dangerous bog, you need to find an area that resembles some sort of safety, and set up camp. This venture may take you a few days, or even weeks, so you need somewhere safe to set up and stay at for a little while.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Sept 5, 2023 21:43:40 GMT -5
Shaa approached the form in the mist with extreme caution. It was either someone who wasn’t supposed to be there or someone who was. Either way, his suspicions were on high alert. Hello there. He said carefully into the mist. I can see you just fine. This mist may have me turned around a bit but my night vision is quite sharp I assure you. Why don’t you step out a bit and introduce yourself.
The sounds of the swamp were buzzing all around them now. It was annoying for sure but it was a good sign. If the being was demonic or eitherial, the bugs would be silent or totally freaking out, neither of which was happening. So if this was a regular person, what in the world were they doing out here?
Shaa moved closer and saw that the form was a woman. She looked familiar but he couldn’t quite place her. Had he seen her earlier? Was she following him? Demon or not, this whole situation was hinkey. It was bad enough he was out looking for stuff of children’s nightmares but having to worry about a lurker on top of that was not the best situation. He reaches into his new pouch and fishes around for an item. MJPvzqFK
Jackie’s bag of Tricks and Treats
11 - 12: Gnarled Branch An ugly, gnarled branch of deadwood. When dropped, the gnarled branch erupts and grows into a large deadwood golem. This golem has one crooked eye, which glows blue through a hollow in its trunk. The deadwood golem can cast Rumbling Tremors, and has two hit preventions. After three posts, or once its two hit preventions are gone, it will fall apart into sticks and twigs.
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Post by Lady Keyke Runi on Sept 5, 2023 22:30:25 GMT -5
Well, that answers my question from earlier. I mentally note down that Shaa, in fact, does have night vision. I look down and then back at him. My high child-like voice flowed out in a laughing-like fashion, "Tee he, Hi!" I let myself giggle at how tense he had become. "Can't really 'step out' at the moment." I looked around before sitting on the root. "Water can be a bit too deep for me. So I'll stay on the roots and branches." I gave a light like at the water, "So..." I tilted my head, "What brings you to the marshes?" I allow the bugs to relay gossip as it flows into my brain, 1 and I backfield the information about the things around us. "Are you here for that big troll take-down? Or~" I give a giggle as I clap in excitement, "Are you also here for Lloyd? Oh! Perhaps neither and you have different creatures, like Vorrapedes or Hydras?" I pause to listen to the bugs and Shaa's answer. That was before I realized a thing I forgot to do. "Ah! Where are my manners, let me introduce myself." I slip back to standing on the root, doing a little curtsy, "The names' Keyke, info broker and wanderer." I stand up properly as I listen to the natural buzzing around us, "I'm more than happy to be a guide through the fog, if needed that is."
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Sept 5, 2023 23:34:27 GMT -5
He twirled the large stick in his fingers, a bit taken aback by what was happening. Shaa had been around several blocks at this point and the appearance of a young girl in the swamp sent all his senses to high alert.
Ummm hello Keyke, it’s nice to meet you…. He says with a slow drawl. Shaa does a quick look around to make sure there is not another shoe out there getting ready to drop. I’m good good, I’m good. But… as it happens I am looking for something. You mentioned Lloyd. Perhaps you already know. I am here looking for…a Bogaboo. I don’t suppose you happen to know where I could find one.
Dumb. What was he doing? He doesn’t know this girl. Does she really think he’s just going to follow some random person even deeper into the swamp? Ummm no, he had already hit his quota for dumb decisions today. He needed to switch it up.
But actually, it’s pretty late. I really just need a place to camp out for the night. The swamp is no place to be lost in. I can actually can sense a more stable stretch of land over there. If you think you are too short, I can give you a ride out there. Just don’t tell anybody. People start thinking of Minotaurs as transportation and it’s usually a.good way getting gored. What do you say? Share a campfire? Get to know each other a bit before running around in the mist? Shaa tightens his grip a bit on the stick.
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Post by Lady Keyke Runi on Sept 6, 2023 1:39:10 GMT -5
I could hear the buzzing comments about the area in front of us, there were many good things about it. From the elevation to previously left camping supplies were left there from people who tried to complete a dare of spending the night out here. I was honestly a little surprised at the offer of him to help me. It was really weird since I've had to be the one on multiple instances helping the twins out here for the same reason, height. My shock showed in my eyes as they widened with excitement. As if the offer itself knocked the air out of me, breathless I ask, "Are you sure?"
My hands covered my mouth as it opened wide with bright happiness. While I would never admit to doing this, my feet started do excited tippy taps before I curtsied again. "Thank you! Thank you!" I looked back at their face, "I would love to get to know you more!, um..." I pause for a moment, as I may have been picked up by the twins, I had to climb on myself those times. Shaa, being a part of the fighters guild, would have no trouble lifting me in this form. I just didn't know how to approach it besides, "Uppies?" I tilt my head slightly as I reach up for help to get picked up, my awkwardness being expressed in my body language with this new situation.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Sept 6, 2023 16:54:18 GMT -5
Shaa walked over and picked the strange person up gently under their arms. He swings her around until she lands neatly suiting on his broad shoulders. Don’t be afraid to hold on to my horns for support. He shifts a bit until he feels she is secure and then starts to head towards the open area. Shaa listens carefully to the insects as he makes his way through the mists.
Walking in mists and dark places actually did not bother him very much. As a Minotaur, he had spent most of his life being the obvious one, the proverbial sore thumb. In mists, no one could see anything or anyone. He was just another silent traveler and enjoyed the anonymity, no matter how temporary it was. He hears a small splash off to the side. A frog? A lizard? Perhaps something best left mysterious…
Shaa decides to break up the silence. Sooo what’s a well dressed lass such as yourself doing in a swamp of all places? I have spent a lot of time out here and it’s not exactly the most hospitable of areas. Shaa’s long strides sloshed through the mueprk below him. As a pin elementalist, he didn’t really worry about getting wet. As a matter of fact. Ugh, why didn’t I think of this earlier? He puts on his Ring of Water Walking. He slowly rises to the top of the bog. A quick blast of air dries his legs off and he’s ready to go again. Bet you didn’t know that traveling by Minotaur was a luxury affair . He laughs himself and heads back out again.
Soon enough they find the flat area. He is surprised but not surprised to find several bits of leftover camping gear at the site. It was hard to tell for sure but it looked as if the gear had been there awhile. Here you go. Shaa despisers his passenger on a dry patch of ground and starts gathering some dry tinder for fire. It was warm enough not to need the fire for heat but having something to cook on or keep creepy things away was helpful. Soon, the fire was going and Shaa stretched a bit from the effort, his joints popping in place. He wondered if they were close…
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Post by Lady Keyke Runi on Sept 6, 2023 23:42:42 GMT -5
I could tell there was a controlled strength in his hands, one I would rather not be on the bad side of. I calmly sat neatly on his shoulder, only touching his horns after he offered them for support. I glanced around as we traveled, taking in the area and any paths animals or creatures may have caused before Shaa started to make casual conversation.
I hum momentarily at his question, "Well, I don't mind traveling around here. It can be, um how to put it, therapeutic when I need to get away from others." I wave back at the direction we came, "My home, Dragon's Cradle, is not very welcoming either." I shrug to finish. We stopped momentarily, which was odd because he seemed ready to reach our destination quickly. Then I feel the magic in the air activates. I feel us rise even higher in the area, before I look down again, eyes wide at seeing us floating in the air! I gave a wide grin at what was about to happen, "Nope!" I clasped his horns as he reared up and sped along. The air whistle stopped me from listening to the bugs, but I didn't care, we were flying! I let out a light giggle as we zoomed into the area hinting at to m through the flies.
I welcome the help down as he turns to get lumber for fire. At that moment, I walked over to the materials and started to set up someplace suitable for us both. This included finding many sleeping bags, loose thread, and I had a needle. From there I used what had been taught to me by the Dryadali in arts to make perfect-sized bedding for us. While doing so, I mutter along with the conversations around me, mosquitos and other tiny bugs slowly congregating before spreading away from the area under my request. Feeling the fire started, I look up. "Thanks!" I giggle out.
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