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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 10, 2023 16:32:45 GMT -5
Accompany a caravan filled with goods, supplies, and some skillful people who Dragon’s Cradle wanted living here, that was the assignment that Javal was given. He received a letter addressed to a city official as he was in the middle of eating lunch in his mother’s tavern. It seemed easy enough, so he only took with him his top executives, Nadia Sadrine, Meryl Greene, and his noble steed Asleipmir the horse, not seeing the point of bringing his full-force team. After all how hard a security mission could be, it wasn't too bad of a distance either from the desert end that ended Zeinav’s borders to Skypeak village. Should be easy enough, at least that’s what Javal thought as he and his band rode through to their rendezvous point. There he found four wagons alongside the person who was placed in charge of organizing this whole thing together. A very rugged-looking dwarf whistled for him and another person to come over to his tent before they departed.
Javal entered first, surprised to see how homey and nice-looking the tent among the billowing desert was. Suddenly he turned to face his partner, “Woah is that Astrid?”, he exclaimed as he saw the new figure enter.
Bringing: Minions (2/3), Pets, (1/2)
Nadia Sadrine (Warlord Minion)
Meryl Greine (Warlord Minion)
Asleipmir (Nightmare Steed)
Quest Name: Escorting Goods
Participants: Requires exactly two people (you and one other, if the other participant does not qualify, they will not gain the reward)
Location: Anywhere (Can be repeated for a different region)
Post Requirements: 5 posts per person, 200 words per post
Reward: +10 Security for selected Region (+10 more if your home region)
Description: Your region needs you to help escort a caravan of supplies and goods into the city. These goods will help the region continue to survive, using these materials to build better infrastructures, feed the region, and build its morale. You must guard the caravan and bring it home, defending it from any enemies or wild creatures and keeping the travelers alive. You can be creative with how and if the caravan comes under fire as long as the requirements are completed and the supplies make it to the village.
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Post by Lady Astrid Stormstone on Nov 10, 2023 16:43:04 GMT -5
Another month, another favor for Thadda. Ever since the volcano exploded, adventuring and regular people resources in Dragon’s Cradle have been strapped, so Thadda asked Astrid to head to the border and help escort the next caravan meant to bring supplies to Sky Peak. She figures that’s easy enough, so she found the outpost along the road at the border, ready for the date of departure.
To her surprise, she’ll have a partner on this journey, and it’s none other than Javal! “Oi, Javal! Ain’t that somethin’!” Astrid says excitedly. “Good ta see yer alright after all the basilisk nonsense!” With great enthusiasm, she pats the warrior on the back and gives him a bright smile. “Are ya here ta help make sure these supplies get to Sky Peak? Thadda wants ta distribute ‘em ta some a’ the nearby villages. Probably gonna do some buildin’ around Sky Peak, too.”
The dwarf clears his throat to interrupt. It’s clear the man is sunburnt from his time in Zeinav and is probably looking forward to the cloudy skies of Dragon’s Cradle. “If the two a’ ye’s done, we’ve got business te attend te. Good te see we can skip introductions. We’ll be headin’ out in a few minutes. Expectin’ bad weather, raiders, an’ the like.”
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 12, 2023 3:41:04 GMT -5
Javal chuckles as Astrid speaks. It had been a little bit since the two had last met fighting those troublesome basilisks within those icy snow caves, “It’s good to see you as well friend Astrid, even thriving it seems. Yes, I have been asked to help assist with the security of the caravan making sure we get there safely. I’ve heard rumblings of Dragon’s Cradle looking to expand its construction, and it appears they were right. I look forward to it perhaps even helping in building of those new homes for our new members of the community”.
He then shifts his attention towards the dwarf fellow placed in charge of this whole project impatient but firm, Javal smiles and salutes him, “Aye, aye sir my men will be ready to depart when the time comes".
He then walks out of the tent alongside Astrid excited to keep talking to her, “So friend what’ve you been up to? Fight off any more terrifying and powerful beasts? Don’t think I’ve been complacent either, I’ve been up to my fair share of adventures recently I even fight a crab mage”.
After some more chit chatting Javal walks towards his team all seemingly ready, he gives Nadia his Ray Bow, hands his Ignis Staff to Meryl, and gives Asleipmir a good head pat as he hears the dwarf call out for everyone to get ready to depart. He gets into position as Meryl takes up the left, Nadia takes the right, mounts Asleipmir, and walks in the front wanting to deal with any threats that come their way first.
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Post by Lady Astrid Stormstone on Nov 12, 2023 15:46:28 GMT -5
Giving the dwarven leader a nod, Astrid heads outside with Javal. “A crab mage?!” she exclaims. The closest thing she can think of that would be even remotely similar is an old wizard living inside a sea monster she met. “I bet that was fun. Most interestin’ thin’ I’ve done is deal with a big ol’ ooze an’ fight off a hydra. Oh, an’ a friend an’ I sued a mob in Sol City fer harassment more or less.” Astrid giggles at the thought.
“Ready fer somethin’ a little more average like this,” she continues, motioning to the caravan getting ready to start along. “Hopefully, it’s more borin’ than anythin’.” That isn’t likely, but that’s not important. Astrid climbs up onto her stormy gray pegasus, Arcus, who has been patiently waiting outside. The steed gives a snort of acknowledgment and paws at the ground.
Astrid then looks at Meryl and Nadia when Javal hands over some extra equipment, realizing that they must all work together. “Oh, heya! Nice ta meet ya, I’m Astrid!”
Then the dwarf calls for the caravan to start moving. With a lurch, the carts begin moving ahead into the expansive Wastes.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 13, 2023 3:43:20 GMT -5
At first, everything was going pretty well, all things considered with Javal and his people as well as Astrid keeping a good eye on the caravan’s expedition. There was no danger in sight aside from the occasional sand in one's eyes but in Javal’s humble opinion, the easiest for that was just keeping your mouth open to catch a tasty crunchy snack. However he kept that thought to himself, Nadia had already scolded him last time he’d told a fellow adventurer, claiming it was ‘unsanitary’ and ‘bad for you’, alas it was too bad she was hiding such a great source of protein.
After about maybe twenty minutes the first sign of trouble appeared as the sand became rather mean-spirited. The weather changed for the worse almost as if unnaturally and sandstorms began brewing around them. It was a struggle for Javal to even see in front of him much less protect anything. He was about to call out for the group to stop and let the storm pass but suddenly he saw a couple of armed figures in white robes appear in front of him. They let out a battle cry and soon the caravan was surrounded by white-robed desert bandits determined to loot them by force.
"Astrid, Meryl, Nadia to arms we can't let them have their way with our supplies", he exclaims as he hops off of Asleipmir holding his sword out ready for battle.
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Post by Lady Astrid Stormstone on Nov 13, 2023 21:42:37 GMT -5
The sandstorm brewing around them feels out of place as they exit the desert. Astrid pulls her goggles over her eyes to avoid getting sand in them. Arcus huffs as the grains irritate his eyes. This is inconvenient. “Ya figure this woulda whipped up farther south in Zeinav!” she jokes, but following Javal’s gaze, she sees the figures emerging from the sand to surround the caravan. “Ah. These guys ain’t smart.”
The dwarven leader of the caravan starts shouting as the white-robed bandits start closing in. Without much worry, Astrid manifests magic and pulls from her magical pocket dimension a massive metal golem with glowing red eyes. She pulses magic into Buttfellow, and the runes across his body start to glow. Suddenly, his combat state is activated. With a bellow, the golem slams his metal fists down into the sand, and a wave of electricity travels up his body from various glowing runes that surround him.
Some of the bandits pause their approach with the appearance of the eight-foot-tall metal behemoth. The pause is a terrible idea because Buttfellow immediately charges into them, power behind his fists flinging screaming bandits in every which direction, all of them zapped by the electricity dancing off his surface.
Just to be sure to cause even more confusion, she manifests three Replicants that instantly open their wings and take to the battlefield with Buttfellow. Sure, their magic can’t do any damage, but they can still cast the spells and cause a perfect amount of chaos because the magic still looks just like regular spellcasting.
“Alright, that should be managed well enough,” Astrid says. “Let’s get outta here! Buttfellow will catch up or get beaten to scrap!” She kicks Arcus into gear and races up to the dwarf to tell him to hoof it! The carts lurch forward to escape the chaos in the storm.
Arcanatek Researcher - Arcane Activation Mana Bullwark - Lightning Armor Replicants - Bat Wings and also like just like a hail of Lightning Bolts
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 15, 2023 3:49:57 GMT -5
Javal held his sword tight with his right hand and grit his teeth angered by the gall of such bandits for attacking this caravan without thought of the innocent people onboard. He was about to start wreaking havoc when suddenly Nadia and Meryl stood in front of their backs towards him.
Nadia exclaims, “My liege please let us handle this, like Lady Astrid mentioned these fellows aren’t very smart or powerful just by looking at them, they’re honestly kind of pathetic. I don’t want you soiling your hands over such weak opponents, trust, me, Meryl, and Asleipmir can handle this. You’re getting stronger my lord, facing such unworthy opponents would lower your reputation let us handle it, please”, she holds her solar bow back charging up an arrow of light.
Meryl sighs before saying, “Boss you know I hate agreeing with her seeing as every time it goes to her dumb head but she’s right. Let us beat the crap out of these guys on our own we got it”, she says waving around her Ignis Staff.
Asleipmir appears next to the girls neighing in agreement and smashing his feet on the sand excited to fight.
Javal is dumbfounded, mixed with both feelings of pride and a little disappointment at the lack of fighting, “Yes, yes I trust you guys and respect your opinion so I’ll leave you guys to it just promise me that you’ll beat these guys up quick and catch back up to us”.
“YES SIR”, the two executives alongside a neighboring Asleipmir yell out as they surge forth taking down the bandits.
Javal then taps the bottom of his sandals summoning ice on the bottom of them (1) to increase his speed before jogging forth managing to catch up with the escaping caravan and Astrid taking one look back to see his people completely messing up the bandits, he couldn’t help but crack a wide grin of pride as he continued his stride forward.
1. Frozen Feet
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Post by Lady Astrid Stormstone on Nov 19, 2023 15:48:24 GMT -5
Charging ahead to lead the caravan to safety, Astrid looks back to see Javal skating on ice to try to catch up. She reaches back and sends a wave of purple, swirling magic at him, which gives him an incredible speed boost to make it easier for him to keep up with the carts pulled by animals.[1] Then she sees the silhouette of a man sent flying into the air by Buttfellow, spinning like a windmill caught in a storm. A bolt of lightning strikes the robed bandit, and he presumably lands in a heap, washed away by a wave of sand.
Astrid can’t help but giggle. Those guys really deserve it.
As they make their escape, she feels the magic strands tying her to each Replicant start to break here and there, and the flashes of lightning inside the distant storm lessen as they do. Even still, one hulking figure wreathed in lightning[2] charges into the bandits, paralyzing them and giving Meryl, Asleipmir, and Nadia opportunities to dispatch them.
This is going well.
Astrid grins over at Javal and shouts, “I think they’re handlin’ everythin’ well! Let’s get this cargo ta Sky Peak!”
[1] Quicken [2] Mana bulwark - lightning armor (Buttfellow)
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 19, 2023 21:19:59 GMT -5
Javal continues his magically enhanced ice stride forward jogging as fast as he can to catch up. He was already a decent ways away from the caravan and Astrid as they were simply too fast for the fellblood to keep up with. He was fine with staying behind a little but was surprised as he saw a purple ray hit him. At first, he stopped worrying he’d been attacked by some sort of secret evil magic spell but was relieved as he felt his feet swirl with energy.
He continued his stride this time with an even quicker pace and distance catching back up with Astrid and the caravan quickly.
“Thanks for the help Astrid, and yeah we should head over to Sky Peak I’m confident they’ll take care of it and meet us there”, the fellblood exclaims as he jogs alongside her keeping his jogging pace.
After only an hour or so of travel without any more hiccups, the group makes it to Skypeak Village successful in their mission. The Dwarf fellow gets out from his wagon and shakes the two adventurers' hands, “Thanks for your help there fellows you both just made the Cradle a better place for everyone, with more people, more building supplies, more food.
Javal chuckles, “It was no problem at all sir it was my pleasure, I’m just thankful everyone is okay and in one piece”, he then turns to Astrid, “It was awesome working with you my friend”, and after chatting for a couple more minutes Javal leaves of the Village’s entrance to meet you with his team onto the next adventure.
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Post by Lady Astrid Stormstone on Nov 21, 2023 18:35:51 GMT -5
With Javal having caught up and their friends staying behind and making messy work of the bandits, Astrid grins at the fellblood as they charge ahead. After a while, she feels mana drain from a distance – the same spell she cast on Javal is cast by her last remaining replicant on Buttfellow then again, presumably on Javal’s posse. By the time the caravan makes it to Sky Peak, their followers aren’t far behind.
Astrid happily shakes the dwarf’s hand, happy for a quick and relatively easy journey home. “Aye, Thadda will get this divvied out just the right way, so we can get back ta buildin’ stuff up right an’ proper.”
Then she turns to Javal with a big grin. “Agreed! Glad we had an easier time than nearly get putrified by some basilisks!” she says with a laugh, offering him a hand to shake too before he goes. “See ya around the Cradle! Lots a’ work ta do here!” With that, she goes to inspect Buttfellow’s damage so she can make plans to repair it. Luckily, the golem took the hit and not the girl in her armor. That will make her dad worry significantly less.
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