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Post by Ulmiyda Frostcroft on Nov 23, 2023 14:16:42 GMT -5
The constant flap of pages turning permeated from the driver's seat of the carriage as it slowly moved the Eclipse City’s morning traffic. The frozen steed leading the vehicle drew many an eye from the city goers but the dark elf man steering the beast paid them little mind. Anyone who happened to glance upon the foreigner could tell that the man was clearly distressed. His eyes are torn between the road in front of him and a large tome he held with one hand. Sweat dripped down his brow as fingers flipped page after page, desperately looking for something to ease man’s concern. “C’mon, c’mon…” Cervayhn mutters as yet another page Lloyd's notes offer little assistance.
From inside the cabin, the much calmer Ulmiyda pops her head up, looking out to her flustered retainer. “Are you still stressing out about this? I told you I have a plan to get this ooze of ours out of the tavern. After that first encounter, I’m basically an expert on these things.”
The older dark elf’s concentration is broken by his young master’s words, his eyes roll as replies with an annoyed tone. “You didn’t even notice the ooze change until I brought it up to you and whatever plan you got, it surely will not end well for anyone.”
The pair have been sent on another quest from researcher Lloyd. This time they were tasked with evacuating an ooze that has taken refuge inside an Eclipse City tavern. Observation was Cervayhn specialty, escorts and evacuations, not so much. “Hopefully our assistance has some manner of idea as to how we get this gelatinous critter out of its refuge, otherwise we might have to call it quits for this one.” Cervayhn mutters under his breath. As the carriage arrives on the tavern’s street, Ulmiyda gives her retainer a confident smile. “Trust me, I got this one.” Cervayhn pulls back on the steed's reins, slowing the carriage to a stop. He hops down from the seat and opens the back door of the carriage, staring his young master in the eyes before offering her a hand. “We go with the help’s idea first. Got it?”
“Fine.” Ulmiyda replies with a grumpy expression as takes her retainer’s hand and steps out of the carriage. Quest Name: Mold on the walls Chapter: Two Description: We have received a report from a local tavern owner that an ooze has taken up home in the cellar of the establishment. It is causing issues for the owner and disturbing its guest, spoiling goods and lashing out at people. We need you to venture to one of the taverns or inns in Charon and SAFELY remove the creature from the building. It might strike out at you and try to defend itself, so you may need to fight, but please dont kill the creature, and instead remove it from the premises without too much harm. Requirements: - Requires at least two people (you and one other) - You must make at least 5 post to complete the mission with each post being at least 200 words - Must Fight off and quell the angry Ooze - Must find a way to remove it from the building without killing it - Once you complete this mission you gain access to chapter three. (which needs to be a separate topic)
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 23, 2023 15:33:55 GMT -5
Saving a tavern keeper from an invasive ooze intruder was something that Javal had already experienced before alongside the mysterious yet strong-looking knight, Blue Raspberry. With that experience already under his belt he decided to step up to the plate and help once more. He was sent once more another dossier from Professor Lloyd asking for his help and giving him some insight on the slime as well as pages and pages of its habits, anatomy and the professor’s general ramblings.
Although he was going, this time around he was going to be accompanied by his two retainers, Nadia and Meryl.
“Alright boss looks like a piece of cake, all we gotta do is just drive this slime out of that tavern”, Meryl says, placing her gauntlets.
“Remember you guys we have to approach this with a very delicate and careful approach, this isn’t just sort of driving a monster out. We’re dealing with a slime. It's a very prized and protected creature that Sir Lloyd has asked us to keep alive”, she says, tying her shoes.
“Don’t worry guys I’m sure it’ll be all fine, we can do this after we’re the Drakon Security Company and we gave Lloyd our word that we’d get the job down”.
Soon enough the three walk out of their inn room and outside, heading straight towards the trespassed tavern. Soon enough the group makes it towards the broken doors and is about to head in before suddenly he hears the sound of a carriage stop behind him he turns around and smiles at the sight of two familiar figures.
"Hello there guys what brings you guys over here, you guys here to get this ooze out of the tavern under Lloyd's request too?".
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Post by Ulmiyda Frostcroft on Dec 24, 2023 1:39:10 GMT -5
As Cervayhn helps his young master down from the inside of the carriage, a familiar voice rings out from the tavern's entrance. The voice elicits a mixed feeling from the older dark elf. On one hand, Javal’s sea domain master will doubt help to minimize any potential catastrophic plans Ulmiyda may be brewing in her inane little head, but on the other hand the fellblood’s talents clearly lied in battle, rather than planning, if his haphazard galloping through the jungle is anything to go by. The dark elf puts on his best smile as he does his best to hide his unease.
“Ah Javal, so you’re the help Lloyd mentioned. It’s good to see you. Yes, we are here for the same request, although we made need to-”
Cervayhn’s words stop suddenly as he notices the two women accompanying Javal. Thank Solara, hopefully his company fulfills the same role as I do with Ulmiyda.
“I do not believe you mentioned these two last time we met, are they your employees?” The dark elf asks as gestures to Meryl and Nadia.
While her retainer found a brief glimmer of hope from the Javal’s presence, Ulmiyda mood continued its downward trajectory. The fellblood’s watery magic would no doubt put a hamper on her plans; these businesses likely don’t plan for such a multitude of elements, so the amount of paperwork involved will no doubt be a hassle. Then again… she could always just ditch the busy work on Cervayhn.
Putting on a much less convincing smile, Ulmiyda addresses Javal with another question. “Hi pirate man. Do you have a way to get this ooze out of here? Cervayhn is clueless.”
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 27, 2023 3:19:09 GMT -5
Javal smiles and holds out his hand to shake, “Yes sir, I am the one you fellows have been partnered up to deal with another slime-related hazard. It is great to see you too. I hope everything has been good on your guys' ends. Oh yes where are my manners these are my retainers”, the fellblood motions to the two women as they step forward.
Nadia courteously the older fellow and young girl putting on a polite smile, “Hello there I’ve heard great things about you two brave adventurers from my liege. I look forward to working with you and hope we can finish Lloyd’s request without much collateral damage”.
Meryl simply gives the two new figures a curt wave, “Cool you two seem like strong folks this whole thing’s gonna be a lot easier”.
Nadia couldn’t help herself but wince at her counterpart’s rudeness. These two well-dressed fellows must think that the group was rude and barbaric. For the sake of keeping a cool head, she simply decides to ignore it right now and argue about it with Meryl at another time. She was about to ask Cervayhn if the older gentleman had any idea or plans before the blunt child addressed her liege.
“Hello there Ulmiyda, well I do not have any specific plan in mind however a plan is not needed if we simply dive in and figure out as we go'', quickly the fellblood turns around and sprints into the tavern without a second word.
Meryl grins, “Yep, that’s my boss”, and follows running after him excited about the adventure at hand.
Nadia simply lets out an irritated sigh and apologizes, “I am so so sorry Sir Cervayhn and Lady Ulmiyda I simply cannot control my liege and Meryl’s rude behavior. I beg your pardon and although I would love to take a moment to plan out our actions it appears my master has already made his move so best not to stray too far away”, she then jogs at a light pace after the two.
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Post by Ulmiyda Frostcroft on Jan 2, 2024 19:05:56 GMT -5
Cervayhn shakes Javal’s hand with a feigned smile of confidence before turning to address the fellblood’s retainers. “I’m Cervayhn, retainer and caretaker to Miss Flameborne. It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I also wish to get this job done with as little collateral damage done as possible, seeing as how our last job became somewhat messy due to circumstances outside of our control.” Ulmiyda, on the other hand, can barely restrain herself from scoffing at the sun elf’s assessment of her and her retainer. If this Sun Elf thinks she can slack off just because Cervayhn and her are here, she is in for a rude awakening. Hopefully the royal family’s laziness doesn’t sink all the way down to the common folk. Cervayhn’s heart sinks as Javal strikes down his hopes of an actually viable plan with an exceptionally nonchalant reply. He freezes in place momentarily, realizing the depths of helplessness as Ulmiyda faces him with a smug smile before dashing after the fellblood herself. This isn’t going to end well… Inside of the tavern, Ulmiyda casually hops up on one of the barstools paying no mind to the other customers. She props her boots against the cushioned bottom as she leans across the bar, staring questioningly at the barkeep who seems rather confused by the audacious child’s action. “Where is this Ooze that’s troubling you? We are experts on these things, we’ll handle it for you. Oh also, is this tavern fireproof?” The breaded moon elf stares at the girl with a confused expression, before responding with a blank expression. “The bugger has taken up residence in the basement, it sort of keeps to itself down there. I think it’s eating the rats that sneak in. It’s not an issue now, but if the rodents dry up, I fear it may venture after large prey if you understand what I mean. As for the building, it’s rather sturdy brick so we’ve never had problems with fires from the outsid-” “Great!” Ulmiyda yells, before dashing towards the basement door.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Jan 3, 2024 4:28:52 GMT -5
Javal bolts forward not even waiting for a reply from his two retainers or anyone else for that matter for he is far too excited about this. It had been a long time since he fought a slime trapped inside a cellar and was looking forward to seeing how far he had come. He doesn’t even waste any time asking questions or going to the barkeep instead he searches the tavern all over. Checking under tables, looking under people’s food, looking in the kitchen area. All to no avail, it isn't until he hears the barkeep yell at him, “Aye you with that dark elf girl? Looking for that slime too? It’s down by the basement where we keep all the old and out-of-date supplies”.
He gives the man a slight bye and exclaims, “Thank you friend” before sprinting towards the basement and hearing a faint yellow coming from ahead. Soon enough he meets up again with Ulmiyda smiling as he does so, “Great my friend it appears we both made it to the slime’s unfortunate residence. There’s no use in making a plan at all after all, we have a plan already. Having no plan is a plan so all we have to do is just dive first and capture this creature already”.
He tries to open the door but it appears something is keeping them out, the doorknob doesn’t budge instead a loud goopish noise can be heard from the other side. He looks over to Ulmiyda and exclaims, “I think that slime fellow shut the door on us somehow? How rude of them truly lacking manners!”.
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Post by Ulmiyda Frostcroft on Feb 3, 2024 22:47:00 GMT -5
Cervayhn’s stress only continues to build as he enters the tavern just in time to hear Javal spout his nonsense about how having no plan is a plan in itself. Spending almost a century in the Pale Army had drilled the importance of planning into him, from the mundanity of a day-to-day schedule to scenario drafting for month-long operations, and yet here he was, forced to endure the impulsive actions of these foolhardy kids. He slowly begins to walk towards Ulmiyda and Javal, resigned in his inability to stop the pair’s rush to meet the ooze. In the meantime, Ulmiyda finds her excitement hindered by the unyielding oak door leading to the tavern’s basement. The metal knob is seemingly bolted in place, and she contemplates resorting to drastic measures before her thoughts are interrupted by Javal’s swift entrance. Excellent timing in his regard, breaking down a door would no doubt be far easier for a security contractor than a small girl. “Have at it, I want to get this thing out of here as quickly as possible and this door won’t budge for me.” she replies. Javal’s efforts are in vain as the door refuses to move for him as well, causing Ulmiyda to turn to plan B. “The ooze locked the door from the inside huh? Stand back, I’ll get that door open!” The girl withdraws her scimitar from its scabbard[1], causing everyone else in the room to flinch as a bright light and heat radiates from the blade. She slashes the heated steel downward, cleanly severing the doorknob from the door itself and leaving the wood around charred black. The young girl tilts her head to get a good view of the knob's internals but finds a strange sight in its place. Rather than any mechanical components, the knob hole is filled with a blue gelatinous substance. Before Ulmiyda can voice her surprise, the door begins to creak and groan as more of the goo begins to leak out of the hole. “Uhh… I think the ooze wants out too!” Ulmiyda exclaims as she begins to back away from the door slowly.
[1] Agni (Scimitar) - Scalded enchantment
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Feb 14, 2024 21:22:47 GMT -5
Javal looks excited as Ulmiyda claims she’ll open the door herself, he knows of her incredible pyrokinetic abilities and is looking forward to seeing it once more.
He jumps back and yells, “Give it all you get Ulmiyda my friend”, and pumps his hands in the air excitedly.
The fellblood then watches in earnest as he sees her cleave through the doorknob with her sweltering sword’s might.
“Woohoo”, he yells as her formidable might shows the door who’s boss, suddenly he hears the door creak and shake. Blue slime begins spurting out from the door. Javal walks forward, taking out his katana and pointing.
“Alright folks”, he exclaims, “Seems this little guy is just scared and panicked, let’s give it our all and bring this slime fellow to a safe place. Stay strong and ready. It is still incredibly dangerous so be cautious”.
Soon enough the slime completely escapes through the doorknob and fully forms into a big blue blob in front of the door. It roars causing anyone who hasn’t left the premises to run in distress. The slime starts wreaking havoc jumping on top of one of the tables and breaking it with its weight.
Javal rushes forward about to throw his katana when Nadia yells, “My liege remember we must bring this beast back alive so try not to hurt it, maybe we should try trapping it in the basement or a container”.
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Post by Ulmiyda Frostcroft on Mar 2, 2024 22:53:06 GMT -5
“WAHH!” Ulmiyda yelps as the ooze flees out the doorknob hole far faster than she was expecting. The startled girl takes a defensive stance, pointing the tip of her scimitar at the goopy creature as if the creature could comprehend or even see the threat she presented. Her hands shake as the beast roars, causing Cervayhn to snap out of his panic and move to his young master’s side with multiple throwing knives in hand. The barkeep is the last to flee the building, making sure that his lingering customers are able to escape successfully before him; at least they won’t be able to complain about the tavern’s hospitality. Ulmiyda steadies herself as the ooze begins leaping from table to table. Remembering the sounds made by the unfortunate poachers during her last encounter with the creature, the young dark elf cast a ring of flames[1] around herself to ward off any attempts to approach her. While her plan may be sound for a close-range attack, it doesn’t account for the corrosive splash that emanates from the creature with each jump. As the creature leaps onto the table nearest the young girl, she realizes her mistake and back steps at the last possible second, unknowingly causing her ring of flame to collide with the wooden wall behind. As the fire begins to spread up the wall, Cervayhn responds to Nadia’s statement. “With how eager it was to slip out of the door, I doubt we can get it back in the basement. Look for something we can get it inside of, preferably something solid like glass or-” Cervayhn’s eyes catch a flicker of flame creeping up the wall, realizing the situation is about to get a lot more out of hand. “We won’t have to worry about it being trapped in this tavern; because there won’t be any tavern left.”
[1] Flame Hoop
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Mar 28, 2024 3:38:18 GMT -5
Javal tries to rush forward not really knowing what to do with the ooze but just acting on his instincts. This was indeed a confusing situation for him, he couldn’t seriously hurt the creature but at the same time, he couldn’t get hurt by it because that meant being painfully melted like those poachers from last time. The fellblood is just trying to chase the ooze at this point but just doesn't know what to do in most situations his first thought is to just slice it down. However, with the ooze, he’s not sure if he could do that without hurting it or messing with Lloyd’s request. Nadia hears the older dark elf’s words and does so immediately, hurriedly looking around for anything they could use to stuff the acidic blob into. She rummages through the kitchen tearing through supplies trying to look for anything hoping the other three can hold on for a little more.
Hearing Cervayhn’s distress about fire, Javal simply chuckles, “It shall be fine my friends do not worry I can extinguish it at once. The only fires that shall burn here are the righteous flames of justice within our hearts”.
He then raises his hand gathering up sky domain energy through his palms and the once sunny day that was above them before them stopped. Instead what replaced it was normal rain (1) that began blanketing the area around them. The rain would start extinguishing the on-fire tavern and the only thing Javal was worried about was the slime that still was rampaging around the tavern, its acid eating through the tables and chairs. The owner would be lucky to even have anything if the slime kept up its trouble.
1. Drizzle
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