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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Oct 10, 2023 10:06:12 GMT -5
Quest Name: The creation of Oozes Chapter: One Description: Where these creatures come from is still very much a mystery to us. We have yet to witness an Ooze being created. Do they give live birth, hatch from eggs, or just bud off from one another? We need you to venture deep into one of the many forests in Charon, locate an Ooze, and attempt to witness how new ones come into this world. However, we are not the only ones after information on the creature. A group of monster hunters have set out to rid the world of these creatures and will attempt to stop new ones from being created. Requirements: - Requires at least two people (you and one other ) - You must make at least 5 posts to complete the mission with each post being at least 200 words - Must locate and witness an Ooze being created without disturbing the creature. (They Bud from each other) - Must protect the Ooze from a group of 5 monster hunters trying to kill it - Once you complete this mission you gain access to chapter two. (which needs to be a separate topic)
Overhearing some others talking about some new Ooze creature in the deep in the forest. This piqued Sarnes interest. There was a reward for any information on the Ooze and how it was reproducing or created without disturbing the creature.Could this even be done wondered Sarne. This could be a task that might take awhile if done right.
For a Hunter like Sarne, this could be easy money. Not that Sarne needs money. But the experience and reputation of a job like that could help Sarne in many ways. Sane also heard there was a bounty for them too and many locals were actively hunting them. That the Andventers and hunters were clashing over the Ooze. This was something Sarne did not want to happen and if he could avoid such a fight with others. Sarne was a skilled swords men but not well known so people would bake the mistake to challenging Sarne not knowing him well. Thinking Sarne thought he could get someone else to come along. he had not been in town long so did not know anybody that well. Mikael had been a man he drink with a few times and seem confident he would go search him out and ask him. Seeing him at a differnt table Sarne walked over "Can I sit got to ask you something and buy you a drink." offered Sarne.
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Post by Mikael Mooreson on Oct 17, 2023 20:55:38 GMT -5
Mikael smiled excitedly as he opened his journal checking the bit of information he had discovered about these creatures from other animal experts and soon closed and hugged the journal wishing to see the creatures himself. He was even more fascinated and excited to see how they reproduced. What method would it be? These creatures were quite strange and he was truly fascinated to learn more. This was also a good chance to protect them from the nasty monster hunters who seemed to fear their existence rather than observe and learn if they were an actual threat.
Mikael then looked up as the other approached, darius, his young drake was perched upon his shoulder as his luminescent blue eyes met the others “ah hello again. Ask what you like no need to worry about drinks.” He replied with a kind smile. The animal handler remarked as he wondered what the other wished to speak of. It wasn’t often people looked for him. He was known by a good few however for his knowledge and love for animals and caring for them however. It was a bit surprising that some seemed to know him. It wasn’t unwelcome however when people wanted to help creatures or know how to care for them
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Oct 18, 2023 11:08:47 GMT -5
Taking a seat across from Mikael. Sarne stared at the young drake as it sniffed at Sarne. "Yeah, little one, can not hide it from you can I" commented Sarne with a smile. He pulled out a piece of jerky. "Mikael, hello," said Sarne holding the piece of jurky out. "Can the little one have it?" Asked Sarne with a smile. showing the Jerky to Mikael.
Sarne just held the Jerky up while he talked. "I have an idea there is an award for information on the Ooze mostly about how it mates. and how it acts in the wild I am no animal expert but I can track and find them easy enough but I am not sure how to record the information needed." stared Sarne in a hushed tone leaning forward some.
"I was wondering if you would like to help me in this expedition into the forest and see if we can get this information. With your help I am sure we both can get something out of this," Sarne explained. He took note of anyone who seemed interested in their conversation. Sarne knew others there would like to get the bounty for hunting the Ooze down. As a bar wench passed Sarne asked for a Ale. Sarne might even know where one was possibly doing some earlier scouting.
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Post by Mikael Mooreson on Oct 22, 2023 19:39:56 GMT -5
Mikael chuckled with a smile and nodded "He can indeed thank you for asking" he replied as Darius then took it and started eating all of it happily. He then listened to the other as they spoke and nodded "I see. Well I was hoping for information on them as well to add to my guide. As long as you arent planning to hunt them or hurt them I would be more than happy to exist in the endeavor" he remarked
"I will state that if you or anyone else tries hunting them I will not hesitate to stop them even if it involves my owl bear giving them a special greeting" He remarked with a smile. He wouldn't have the creature hurt anyone but the hunters didnt need to know that and some looked away rather fast after his comment. Darius flew back to mikaels shoulder after his snack "If you an give me your word you mean no harm to them then I am certainly fine with assisting you" he replied kindly as he looked at the other, his tail swaying behind him a bit. He was cautious of course and knew Sable would probably scold him for not seeming more serious with his safety but he was sure he would be fine. With that he held out his hand to the other to shake
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Oct 22, 2023 22:28:00 GMT -5
"Hmm.. I see an owl bear, well that will not be needed I hope I personally just want to research nothing to do with hurting the Ooze," replied Sarne. Taking a drink of his ale. "I have already had a problem with some hunters looking for the bounty. I showed them the errors of their ways and they decided it was not worth it." Commented Sarne.
Sarne took another drink of his ale. "I do have a plan and might even know where an Ooze is I am an extent tracker. with any luck, we can be in and out without disturbing the Ooze. With a little skill can also make sure on one fallows us to make sure no one else finds the Ooze either. said Sarne. Sarne looked around the tavern some. "I am sure thow some will be stupid and try to fallow us." suggested Sarne
"As for backup, I have one or more if needed. I just now you would be good to talk a long you know more about animals than I do," Sarne sitting back some informed Mikael. "I know you would not hurt them either. That is why I am asking you," explained Sarne with a smile. " So you want to help?" asked Sarne.
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Post by Mikael Mooreson on Oct 23, 2023 20:03:57 GMT -5
Mikael nodded content with the others answer of supposedly having stopped hunters. Mikael believed he was speaking the truth about it all. His ears then perked at the news of possible whereabouts of an ooze and nodded liking the idea of doing it carefully to avoid followers who cause trouble "Doesn't sound like a bad idea. Im curious how you know where one is as well. Mikael thought about the proposal and nodded keeping his arm held out "I like the sound of this adventure" he smiled and waited for the other to shake his hand. "It seems we have an accord" he smiled brightly as he looked at the other. He was a man who wore his heart on his sleeve and was quite genuine so it was easy to tell that mikael had no ulterior motives or anything other than his genuine interest and excitement in all of this. After they shook he stood happily and grabbed his satchel "shall we go then?" he questioned, his head tilting to the side, his tail swaying excitedly behind him as h awaited a rply. It had been a while since he got to do something that was quite this exciting
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Oct 23, 2023 22:58:02 GMT -5
Sarne was excited most of the time out he has been alone with no backup. Mikael sounded genuinely excited about this. Which made Sarne eager. With Mikael, Sarne had no worries about running into another hunting party. Sarne reached out and shook Mikael's hand "Yes we have an accord," replied Sarne with gratitude. "As for where an Ooze is. Let us talk about that on the way. To many ears here at the Tavern," remarked Sarne in a low tone just above a whisper. "But yes I am ready to go Mikael," said Sarne now over the noise Sarne paused and seemed to look over him self be for walking out of the tavern. Sarne led Mikael around town at first which seemed random almost like they were lost for a few minutes. No real pattern or method. Sarne would stop now and then and either whistle or lift his hand in the air and make a few hand gestures.
Then they find themselves at the edge of the town. "I was hoping that we would be followed here in town and deal with them. I am afraid they are watching from another vantage point," suggested Sarne putting his hood on. Sarne lift his hand in the air and make a few hand gestures again its not magic orientated.
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Post by Mikael Mooreson on Nov 9, 2023 17:30:33 GMT -5
Mikael's smile brightened as he shook the others hand happily "wonderful!" Mikael listened to the others whispers and nodded moving to his feet, making sure he had his things "Right then let's go" he said brightly. He walked along with the other a bit confused why they just wandered the town but he sad nothing more as he followed the other around. He tilted his head at t he others gestures here and there but assumed it was not just random. Mikaels ears then perked as the other spoke once more "Ah I see. Well do we wish to raw them out now or along the way?" he asked wondering what the other would decide. He wasn't much of a fighter but when it came to hunting and poaching he was more lenient of violence if it meant stopping the fools from harming the creatures.
He glanced around as he awaited an answer from the other man, adjusting his hood a bit on his shoulders unsure if he should cover his head and horns or if that mattered considering they were still being followed and watched at the moment. He made sure darius was hidden in the folds of his cloak as well
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Nov 11, 2023 23:31:40 GMT -5
Sarne stopped and looked around "This would probably happen if they were watching us at all but I have a few eyes out there too." Replied Sarne starting to walk into the woods. He made no noise as he walked not even the leaves were crunching under his feet. Sarne just looked like he was blinding into the surrounding bushes and trees. Sarne at the time almost blurred from the site as he went.
The two walked for a while. they had not seen or heard anyone for some time. Nothing but the animals in the area making any noise at all. Sarne was happy about this which meant none had passed by in a while. Looking back from time to time at Mikael making sure he was still with Sarne. Mikael looked to have no problem keeping up with Sarne at all.
They come to a stream. Sarne looked at Mikael and then around the area. "It's not too far from here where I saw the Ooze last. Drown this stream is another stream that cuts to the right we follow that to a pond hidden in a bush hedge of wild berry thorns. I would say that is why no one has found it. The wild berry thorns will cut you badly if you move wrong." said Sarne letting Mikael know his plan. "Mikael, do you think we have been fallowed yet?" ask Sarne.
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Post by Mikael Mooreson on Nov 17, 2023 0:13:25 GMT -5
Mikael was rather curious of the others words however he just nodded and followed the other along, his own steps rather quiet as they moved along. As they moved farther into nature mikael seemed calmer. He always loved the outdoors and he could identify most sounds so he knew mostly what to expect.His gaze wandered as they moved before focusing back on sarne as they reached the stream "Right those thorns can be quite nasty. If any cuts are received I have some salve with me that helps the sting." he remarked before tilting his head at the questioned that followed.
Mika thought and shook his head "I don't think so. I haven't heard any noises that would indicate a humanoids movement through the brush" he replied thinking about it. "I can let darius scout around if there is worry of that however" he offered as darius let out a little chirp from Mika's shoulder tilting his little drake head to the side a bit as if awaiting a response on what to do. Mika's ears were perked and moving a little to listen for any sounds of being followed as he awaited to hear from sarne on if he had noticed anything.
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Nov 17, 2023 16:02:28 GMT -5
"There is no need for Darius to go it alone. I just wanted to make sure. I normally don't miss a thing out here but I am not perfect either." commented Sarne. Looked around one more time and kneeling and moving the dirt around Sarne looked up at Mikael. "People have been through here but has been days from the last time Someone was here," informed Sarne standing and looking down the stream.
"Let us go, I don't want to waste too much time here," said Sarne starting to walk. The scenery was beautiful. the trees and moss hanging here and there the sound of the forest animals and birds making their sounds like music. After some time Sarne crossed over the stream taking a different direction through the woods.
Walking in the forest got much denser and the growth thicker it was getting harder to walk. Sarne stopped and started to walk slower. Stopping Sarne looked at Mikael. "We are close not much further," remarked Sarne then started to walk weaving in and out of wild berry thorn bushes.
They found themselves in a pond with some jelly-like animals in it floating and bubbling. Sarne knelt looking "That's what we are looking for." said Sarne pointing.
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Post by Mikael Mooreson on Nov 20, 2023 19:50:20 GMT -5
"Alright then" he nodded with a smile and watched the other check the ground "You are quite good at tracking and such" he remarked before following the other happy to continue the walk and enjoy the day. The tiefling looked rather at home in this weather and environment though he was dressed at a level of nobility.
Mika's ears perked hearing the other and his smile widened, an almost childish look of excitement in his eyes as his tail seemed to wag a bit with happiness "Lovely! I look forward to seeing the creatures!" he replied "I would like to thank you again for guiding me to them and doing so much to help protect these creatures. It is rare to meet someone such as you" he replied with a smile. He could only think of one other man who could possibly do the same. He smiled and ducked through the thorns carefully trying to avoid his horns getting tangled.
Once it opened up he stood straight and looked around before following the other over to the pond. He crouched by it and his face lit up in amazement looking at the creatures "they're amazing!" he smiled speaking in a soft whisper.
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Nov 20, 2023 23:32:56 GMT -5
Arriving Sarne picks out a good place to kneel to watch. the Ooze the color was a little darker than the blue-green of the pond. "This is my third time even seeing one. It was not easy to find this pond even from the sky. It is hard to spot with the tree overhang," whispered Sarne with an intrigued smile. "We will wait to see what happens with them," said Sarne looking like he was getting into a comfortable position.
They observed what seemed forever when some of the Ooze bubbled loudly and frequently. It looked like a bubble bath then the three Oozes started to move toward one another. Two of them almost looked like they slapped each other for a minute. Then one of them swam away fast to the different side of the pond. The two left wrapped themselves around one other bubbling and splashing around. After some time they split one over and then headed to the side of the pond. It looked like it put something black and oozed on some water plants.
Sarne gave a smile "I think that it. interesting to say the least." said Sarne to Mikael. Sane stood up and then froze his body tensed up. Something was moving in through the bushes Sarne and Mikael could see hoods moving not too far off from where they were. "Bounty hunters probably after the Ooze and anyone nearby." said Sarne whispering.
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Post by Mikael Mooreson on Nov 21, 2023 20:59:09 GMT -5
Mikael nodded as he sat still with his journal in hand doing a small sketch of the slimes before writing what he observed of the creatures and their living conditions, noting possible food sources and movements of the creatures. His book contained all sorts of creatures he had cared for and studied over the years. He watched amazed and drew what appeared to be the eggs or newborn oozes adding notes of the process wondering how long it took them to grow. He was sure he could come back multiple days to observe their growth patterns and see if there were any behavioral changes.
Mika then nodded happily at the others words, tucking the journal into his bag "Indeed I can't wait to study their growth and behavioral patterns more!" he remarked before seeing the other stand. Mikael grimaced at the newsand grabbed a scroll from his side "A little help luna..." he muttered to it and opened the scroll in the direction of the noises. From the scroll, an owlbear emerged looking around and back to mikael before focusing on the hooded figures. Seeing them get too close it let out a roar and charged them swiping at the nearest few
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Nov 22, 2023 0:14:30 GMT -5
Sarne winced as the Owlbear went in for the attack without warning. The hooded men screamed alerting one another for a good reason. Even Sarne would be taken back if it was after him. The first of the five men was mulled gruesomely by the Owlbear. The others look in shock and awe at the attack. Sarne drew his sword and his shield with the confusion of the Owlbear Sarne called on his Holy Gift [1]. Sarne hair turned a sliver color a gold hue surrounding Sarne. He points his sword in the direction of the men. His sword was at shoulder height and pointing forward like he was about to thrust. Sarne's sword starts to build its gold hue and energy starts to crackle across the blade as it looks to be building up energy of some kind. The light getting brighter by the second.
The Ooze waited no time rushing to the other side of the pond getting away from the fight and disappearing into the muddy water and water plants. A few where in the center of the pond bubbling and vibrating the waiter as a warning to not approach them or the pond. The sound from the Ooze was strange but to other animals or even humans could be frighting.
[1] Inspiring Presence An aura of energy begins to radiate from your person, filling your allies with hope and strength. You begin to inspire those around you to continue fighting, filling them with the will to continue going. Anyone who you consider to be an ally standing in your immediate area will feel their strength grow. For the next three posts any ally affected by this spell, including you, will deal double damage with their physical attacks. (does not affect spells)
[Owlbear does double damage with It's physical attacks]
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