Noble
IS OFFLINE
21
Renown
Human / Fellblood Hybrid
Wicked Fiends Beware
1,247 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 5, 2023 13:18:06 GMT -5
Javal was excited to help out in Sky Peak Village once more, getting a letter addressed to him by Mizzi. She requested his assistance in helping Sky Peak prepare for the long and rough winter season. He accepted without hesitation and headed over there, quickly departing his ship and deciding to head over there alone, well besides his method of transportation. He saddled up his nightmare steed, Asleipmir, and was on his way across the hazardous terrain that he called home. The fellblood was excited to assist in improving the safety of the people in Skypeak Village. He had already made efforts to prepare both his mother’s inn and his galleon for the winter considering how intense the weather sometimes got in Thorock.
Soon after only about a couple of hours of traveling, his lazy steed was galloping through the area making great pace and causing them to arrive fairly early. As he got there he took notice of the weather, it seemed to be a nice day today clouds overhead and a nice warmth present. However, Javal knew as a Dragon Cradler that no matter how nice the weather was it was always subject to change at a moment's notice. He let Asleipmir rest, leaving him in front of a stable and paying the owner for the space before heading straight to look at where he could begin. Quest Name: Storm Proofed
Participants: Two or more
Location: Dragon's Cradle (Sky Peak)
Post Requirements: 4 posts per person, 200 words per post
Reward: +1 Renown
Description: Those in the Cradle know winter can be especially rough for them, as the storms above don't cease just because the air has cooled, often times mixing with snow or rain, making them much more frustrating. Because of this, locals have made it a tradition to fix up homes, businesses, and establishments, getting them ready for both the winter storms and decrease in temperature. Sky Peak has an open invitation for anyone wanting to help in this endeavor. The job is simple: assist locals in weather proofing their homes with materials such as new lumber, pitch, shingles, and tools needed to do so.
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
20s
Renown
Male
Fellblood
I think life is really "pan"ning out for me
199 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Delta on Dec 5, 2023 14:41:00 GMT -5
Dante sighed with a satisfied grin after finishing his meal. "Thank you Kryssila, truly remarkable. The bread? A chef's kiss!" He made a gesture of kissing the tips of his fingers and left a handful of Solars for a tip. "Don't be sticker shocked by the amount, I can assure you it's all worth having a chance to eat such a delectable meal made by you." He gave her a wink and was out the door before he could register her reaction. He stepped out of the tavern and said to himself, "Now let's see.." he had received word of weather proofing as a job he could do. It certainly helped him meet new people and get a lay of the land more so than he would have from the docks or simply pub crawling. He also knew goodwill bred good party goers.
As he stepped out into the streets and made his way up a block or two, he peered into the distance. That fellblood looks familiar...
"Captain Javal darling dearest captain and my savior!"
He rapidly approached the young man and said, "What a wonder to see you here! Well, perhaps it's far more mundane to find you in Dragon's Cradle than elsewhere I suppose. Gathering supplies for the ships, or simply private errands? I hope I'm not intruding on any business you may have but I couldn't cross the street without saying hello at the very least."
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
21
Renown
Human / Fellblood Hybrid
Wicked Fiends Beware
1,247 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 5, 2023 15:25:36 GMT -5
Javal was taken aback from his focus looking over the buildings for where he should start working. He heard someone exclaim his name and quickly turned around in a rush looking for the source. He smiled as he recognized the other fellblood figure, “Dante my friend, what brings you here? It's a pleasure to see you again although I honestly imagined us meeting up at another one of your parties and not in the middle of the street”.
“I’m here to help out Skypeak prep up for winter after all I don’t know if you know but over in these parts our winters are intense. So I decided to head over here and help out as much as I could. I helped prepare my ship and mother’s inn so it shouldn’t be too hard although in this case, it's a whole city so that may be a lot more work. However, it's worth it to make sure everyone is okay and safe during rough weather. You’re not intruding at all my friend. I was just about to look for where to start to help, would you like to help me in this endeavor”, after hearing Dante's response he decided to start working looking for materials around to begun.
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
20s
Renown
Male
Fellblood
I think life is really "pan"ning out for me
199 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Delta on Dec 6, 2023 20:19:07 GMT -5
Dante laughed and said, "Well what can I say? I like to tread among the commonfolk from time to time." He winked and said, "In either case, I'm sure I can spare a few hours to help you with your laborious task. I was actually hoping to asking you something in regards to nautical travel. You see, I did enjoy having your ship as a venue, and while asking for more assistance in matters of party logistics. I'm sure you and everyone's mother has heard of the heroes that slew Vulcadraeus, and while I'm sure they have had their own parties and celebrations since then, I as a native Ash Lander and Master of Ceremonies would be doing a grave injustice if I didn't mark the occasion with celebration."
He looked to Javal and said, "I figured if I should say contract your ship to carry said heroic clientele to say... the Frost Gale?... that you would be most accommodating at an appropriate fee of course. While any complimentary and friendly service is graciously appreciated, I also know it's rather boorish to rest on the assumption that your charity is as bottomless as your first mate's appetite for grog and rum."
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
21
Renown
Human / Fellblood Hybrid
Wicked Fiends Beware
1,247 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 7, 2023 4:44:39 GMT -5
Javal nodded as he started looking for some materials and started to follow what some of the locals of the Skypeak Village were doing. He grabbed some nearby wood that was lying around and asked to borrow some nails from the nearby people using them to board up some windows to protect it from the impacts and wind of the storm.
He listened intently to Dante as he worked taking in every word of what the other fellblood had said before responding, “That’s nice staying grounded and being around everyone is important, after all without making friends with people how can you be a planner of the parties. Nautical travel huh”, he says as he continues nailing with the butt of his katana, “Oh yeah the battle against the god of rebirth Vulcadreus, I was there you know”, he chuckles shyly, “I fought alongside some of Charon’s best and we came out victorious although I am yet to see the reproductions of our actions. Having a party for celebration sounds wonderful. I'm in, I’d be more than willing to offer my vessel and yes of course a journey to Frost Gale sounds more than fine. I have a family member there as well. He's a triton fellow although he may not be awake”, he chuckles fondly before continuing, “No worries about money, free of charge my friend zero solars whatever you need I’ll try my best to accommodate my friends including you”.
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
20s
Renown
Male
Fellblood
I think life is really "pan"ning out for me
199 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Delta on Dec 8, 2023 9:12:48 GMT -5
Well that went better than expected, and he was expecting a positive outcome. Dante beamed and said, “Then it’s settled. Do spread the word to the heroes if you happen upon them. I’m sure we can drum up a good turn out with you as well delivering invitation word of mouth. Makes the whole affair feel more official coming from you.” Dante created a Replicant who helped carry some of the lumber with him so he wasn’t engaged in completely backbreaking labor. He did like to take the easy route, but at the same time he didn’t get the abs he had on accident.
Dante climbed up on one of the roofs with a bucket of black tar to seal some of the leaky and weak parts of the roof. He said, “Say I wanted to pick your brain on something. I’m trying to discover more of the origins of Vulcadraeus and his air quotes Ashen Fathers, and I was curious if you discovered anything, or if any of the other heroes have stumbled upon anything worthy of note beyond the obvious. Given this is my homeland we’re talking about, you can imagine my vested interest in the topic. It’s rather unsettling to have such a pernicious conspiracy in your backyard.”
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
21
Renown
Human / Fellblood Hybrid
Wicked Fiends Beware
1,247 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 11, 2023 5:12:29 GMT -5
“Great sounds excellent to me”, Javal said with a light-hearted smile, “Of course, I shall. I'm sure everyone would be more than willing to come hang out and participate in the festivities. After all, as much as fighting bad guys and looking for treasure are important parts of the job description, so are having fun and being able to celebrate things with your friends. I can help my employees spread around the world and I’ll do my very best to round up everyone I know. I promise you friend Dante this party shall be one for the ages considering your great party power I just know it will”.
He took another glance as suddenly there was another Dante next to the one he was speaking to, “Huh”, he remarked confused at first before realizing that it must be some sort of strong magic
He continued working hard as he hammered in the rest of the nails he found as he thought about Dante’s question, taking a moment before responding, “All that I really know is that I fought and killed the founder of the Ashen Fathers alongside two strong fighters named Gwendolyn and Vail. We were there for the awakening of Vulcadreus himself and fought back alongside the rest of the adventurers. I didn’t remember much besides the old evil man speaking about mad lies about how this was all for the better and it was better if Vulcadreus killed everyone. I’ve heard rumors of the Ashen Fathers still operating, my grandfather used to be one at least that’s what he and my mother say”.
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
20s
Renown
Male
Fellblood
I think life is really "pan"ning out for me
199 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Delta on Dec 11, 2023 11:29:08 GMT -5
Dante's expression flattened, and it was clear while he did bring up the topic it was something that he found upsetting. He shook his head and said, "Forgive me, the topic is rather sensitive but necessary. I appreciate your efforts and neutralizing the immediate threat. As for their operations, I have no doubt the Ashen Fathers are still active. I grew up under their shadow for all my life. There's a selfish sense of satisfaction I find however: they made themselves everyone's problem which means people might stand up and actually do something about it."
He sighed and wiped his brow, looking out the gray overcast, the contrast of cold air and warm sweat making the effort feel like the breaking of a fever. He made a weak smile and said, "It's a damned curse I tell you. I feel as if the gods created the Ashen Fathers just for me to suffer through. I know that's not true, but the sentiment is difficult to shrug off. I can't even imagine a Darkveil City that isn't run by them as if the very city would sink into the very sands its built upon and disappear from memory. It almost did you know. It was a rather surreal sensation. Sometimes I wake up and wonder if it was all a dream."
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
21
Renown
Human / Fellblood Hybrid
Wicked Fiends Beware
1,247 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 12, 2023 18:42:55 GMT -5
Javal stopped his work pausing his hammering and gave a slight bow to the other man as he noticed his voice flattening, “Sorry for bringing it up friend I should have given you a more streamlined explanation instead of bringing personal details to it. Thank you. I appreciate your appreciation but I must remind you that it wasn’t just me who fought and beat Vulcadreus, it was all of the brave heroes who banded together to fight back against a god that threatened all of Charon. I hope that the Ashen Father’s operations are over, however, part of me thinks it’s not over. The leader of the Ashen Fathers told me as much as I killed him that even if Vulcadreus fell and he died they would not stop affecting and controlling the world. I did think of going out there and searching for the scorched ones making sure there is no trace of them left. They truly were some of the worst people causing so many people harm and just wicked and evil”.
He then returns to hammering as he speaks, “Darkveil City is better now for it I believe so I’m sorry that they caused you so much pain friend. I offer my greatest condolences and support to you. Everything is okay now and it is not a dream. How do you feel about Mount Drakolt being gone after being there forever?”.
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
20s
Renown
Male
Fellblood
I think life is really "pan"ning out for me
199 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Delta on Dec 14, 2023 9:11:26 GMT -5
Dante smiled and said, "I'm aware friend. It's why I'm throwing them a party."
He wiped the sweat off his brow and said, "I can live without the volcano being there, but I'd be lying if I didn't feel strange with it being gone. Feels like the end of an era and turning of a new one. A whole generation will be born never knowing the mountain even existed. It's... surreal."
He shook his head and leaned on some fresh shingles that had glued into place. Looking up to the sky, he said, "And no need to apologize. Honestly this conversation has been far more productive to my understanding of and subsequent quest to end the existence of the Ashen Fathers and their miserable little death cult. The criminals who wear the moniker and claim to have no ties don't sit well with me either. Having this party.."
He turned to look at Javal and said, "I would be remiss if I did not admit to a selfish motive of having them all in one place to network and discover more solutions to this Ashen Father debacle. As fun as celebrations are, having the chance to have as many of the heroes as possible to speak with... well, it's an opportunity for a more coordinate effort that I can be a part of. I can't sit by and be a passive observer in this conflict. It's far too personal."
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
21
Renown
Human / Fellblood Hybrid
Wicked Fiends Beware
1,247 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 14, 2023 11:31:31 GMT -5
Javal frowned for a second, “Yes truly it is a strange feeling that the mountain was there for god knows how long, and now it’s gone. I am a little melancholic about it, the view was amazing from it and it was nice to look at when I made my way here. However one cannot be down in the dump as they say, with destruction comes change. I can’t help but be excited for it, the new change I mean after all an entire new generation will indeed live without it. Heck, there's so much changing every day that I sometimes like to think about what Charon will be like in twenty years. How it change, how the people will change, after all, what will the next generation of adventurers look like? Will they be stronger? Weaker? Gosh, it makes me excited well enough that I tend to ramble on and on”, the fellblood said, a little embarrassed he had spoken for so long.
He then shifted back to the more serious conversation of the Ashen Fathers, “Yes I agree there is the most despicable and conniving band of evil people whom I’ve had the displeasure of meeting. I’m sorry for bringing this up but I forgot to mention their followers, they were so mindless and brainwashed. I saw three of the goons involved in bringing down their leader die right in front of me and there was no saving them as they burned alive. I agree with having a more organized effort to clean up all their mess and working together to make sure that any free members are brought to justice”, he continued hammering in the nails, almost finishing at this point.
|
|
Adventurer
IS OFFLINE
20s
Renown
Male
Fellblood
I think life is really "pan"ning out for me
199 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Delta on Dec 16, 2023 8:49:00 GMT -5
Dante watched as Javal worked, silent as he mulled over what he said. That and he was handsome so it was understandable to look a little longer than usual. Still he broke from his reverie and said, "Well, as much as I embrace change, the conditions by which that change came about is what has me most concerned as you well know. Perhaps confronting the Ashen Fathers, or at least the criminal mastermind side of the Ashen Fathers might be the ticket. They're elusive, but their leadership is not entirely divorced from scrutiny and knowledge." He handed some more nails to Javal and said, "Relieving the Ashen Fathers of power is a change I can embrace any day and anywhere."
Dante looked to the roofs on the block they had been working on and said, "Well, I didn't think we would be done with this part of town so quickly. But it seems we have made good time. Perhaps we can discuss more pleasant topics over some lunch. My treat." He climbed down the ladder and onto the street, saying, "Though I might recommend that we take a bath first. Who knew one could sweat in weather so cold? With the breeze picking up I'm catching quite the chill."
|
|
Noble
IS OFFLINE
21
Renown
Human / Fellblood Hybrid
Wicked Fiends Beware
1,247 POSTS & 0 LIKES
|
Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 18, 2023 15:43:48 GMT -5
Javal paid close attention to the other man’s words and found them to be true. He could only imagine how it would feel if his own home of Thorock was in disarray, “I’m truly sorry that this event has caused you and your people much strife. I solemnly swear to help in whatever way I can. I think it might be time I talk to my grandfather. Maybe he’d have some insight considering he used to be an Ashen Father and has left that life behind or so he says. It’s not right that Charon is fearful worrying about whether or not these wicked fellows are out there somewhere. They must be brought to justice no matter what”, he says clenching his fists and gritting his teeth.
Part of Javal was disappointed in himself that he hadn’t been able to do so after the battle against Vulcadreus but he had been so busy. Job after job he took but at the same time it was no excuse for him to just leave alone. There had to be an active effort to bring the people who escaped justice in for good.
Javal then returned to his normal expression of cheer as Dante mentioned getting food, “That’s a really good idea considering that we are done. It’s fine friend let this lunch be on me, consider it thanks for your help here”, Javal then jumped off the room and landed safely into the street below landing on his feet with a great thud (1).
“A bath would be a good idea as well. Where should we go? I think I remember a bathhouse being nearby?”.
1. Bulls Strength
|
|