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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Jan 7, 2024 22:26:30 GMT -5
The landscape of the Zeinav Desert is full of sand with little in the way of hills other than dunes. Harsh sunlight beats down on people traveling. Dust sand blowing in the breeze crumbing rock sticking out of the ground. The gusting wind whistled as it blew sand into the faces of the travelers. The sound of one’s steps, heavy silence, and howling wild dogs traveled on this wind. The smell of arid air, dust, and one’s sweat fills the senses. Over the rise, Sarne saw someone walking the figure looked familiar. Sarne's keen senses knew he had seen the person before. Sarne had Screech fly low to get a better look. Ahead was the Oasis that he had been hearing about and was not sure what to think of this Oasis appearing in the desert. The oasis had Baby blue flowers have created a ring around the oasis. Other trees and shrubs dotted the area around the oasis. The sounds of crashing waves traveled on the wind it sounded like a beach. Sarne thought this strange. There was no ocean nearby. Sarne was in the middle of the desert the sun high and hot. The temperature increases and decreases randomly as well with each gust of wind.
Quest Name: Ring of Flowers The Oasis Participants: Exactly Two Location: One of the listed locations below Post Requirements: 6 posts per person, 200 words per post Reward: +2 Renown, 1 Mystical Archive Ticket Description: Strange things are occurring around these newly formed flower circles and help is needed to understand why. Unfortunately, as one of the first groups of people to explore these phenomena, we are unaware of any specific strange or weird side effects interacting with these rings may bring, so be careful. Study the flowers, and record what you see, hear, or even feel. Special Requirements: Your investigations will reveal that these circles are not native to Charon and are coming from some other realm. They are Fae in nature and give off similar magical traces as the Fae creatures that currently live on Charon, although much stronger and more potent. Upon arriving at the location, you will find that strange things have begun to happen, not only to the environment but to you as well, with prolonged exposure to the circle increasing the effects. Before you begin the quest, you must choose one of the locations listed below to explore, with a specific obstacle attached based on the region. These added effects cannot be ignored and must be applied to your characters during the quest. While investigating the flowers, both members find that every few minutes, time seems to rewind, going back a few seconds. There is no pattern or rhythm to the rewinds, some instances going back a few seconds and others a few minutes. Lasts the entire topic.
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Post by Alicia Blackwood on Jan 12, 2024 15:25:39 GMT -5
Alicia stood at the edge of the oasis, looking at it confused and warily. It certainly was strange to see our here no wonder the locals were so worried of such strange things appearing. One difference however was Alicia’s pink hair up in a bun and she was wearing light clothing, her armor attached with her other luggage to her horses side. She poured some water on the horse to keep him cool and then put a bowl before the horse filling it with water for the creature not trusting the oasis. She then drank some water from her flask and looked around before looking into the air hearing the flap of massive wings and seeing the other on the drake. Had he come to check the strange oasis as well?
She looked back at the oasis finding the flowers beautiful but would wait to approach until the other landed and was there to investigate as well. Though she preferred working alone it was slightly better to have company in such strange situations perhaps in case something happened. She was surprised however that sarne had come to the same place to investigate the same incident but coincidences and such did seem to happen
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Jan 13, 2024 22:23:50 GMT -5
Sarne was the familiar face as he circled and landed near The Oasis. He slipped off of Screech patting her on the neck. He started to walk toward Alicia pulling his hood back and pulling his face scarf down the glare of the sun made him wince. The sand under Sarne's feet shifted with each step Sarne took. The sound of his steps could be hard. It was quiet just a slight breeze blowing.
The large Terror Bird let out a scream. Taking off blowing some of the sand around with its powerful wings as it climbed into the sky. It started to make a wide circle around the Oasis watching from above.
A flat landscape of sand with harsh sunlight tracks could be seen in the sand of others that had come this way in the past but are days old now. Sarne had dust in his dry mouth. Sarne tried to say something but he could not get it out. Sarne pulled a flask out from under his cloak and took a drink from it.
Sarne had a smile "It is an honor to meet you again Alicia. You are looking as captivating as ever," said Sarne looking surprised and pleased to see her. Sarne walked by the Ring of baby blue flowers that had created a ring around the oasis looking at it strangely. Looking at Alicia now a few paces away. "I am delighted that you are here. Did you come to study the ring of flowers?" asked Sarne as I made a small bow to Alicia.
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Post by Alicia Blackwood on Jan 14, 2024 18:40:25 GMT -5
Alicia watched him dismount the creature and walked towards her, a bit amused at his first attempt of speech without having had any water to drink. He must have been flying for quite a while it seems. She couldn't help but wonder just how long he had flown.
Her cheeks tinted a bit at the compliment but she tried to act as if it didnt phase her. "Greetings to you as well lord sarne" she replied simply. She then gave a small bow in return before nodding "I am indeed yes. I wasn't expecting it to create a while oasis though. Apparently this is happening in other regions as well" she replied as she looked at him before crouching by the flowers to examine them. They were quite beautiful, her favorite color even. "It reminds me of the fables of fairy circles in a way. An enticing but dangerous trap.." she remarked reaching out to touch a petal curiously. Within a moment to blink however she found herself back a bit by her horse like when she first arrived. the bowl in her hand once more. She then looked around confused as to what just happened. had that all been fake?
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Jan 18, 2024 23:44:51 GMT -5
Walking Sarne had dust in his dry mouth. Sarne tried to say something but he could not get it out. Sarne pulled a flask out from under his cloak and took a drink from it. it was cool and refreshing. Sarne looked at Alicia by her horse and then paused. Sarne wanted to say. It is an honor to meet you again Alicia. You are looking as captivating as ever. Sarne knew instinctively that he had just said that to Alicia.
Halting and looking around it felt strange Sarne did not know what to make of it was someone playing a prank on him. Sarne looked back at Alicia and started to walk toward her. Sarne wondered if he had been daydreaming or was the heat getting to him. He started to walk toward Alicia again this time slower being more careful.
"Alicia, I think I... I am not sure but we were just here talking right?" Sarne asked unsure what the answer might be. Looking confused and a little lost Sarne looked up Screech even seemed a bit bothered by something but that was where he saw her last. He stopped when he heard the sounds of crashing waves in the distance. He turned and looked at nothing but the desert and the Oasis.
Looking back at Alicia he continued towards her. "Something is not right here. Are there fairies playing with us? Questioned Sarne now closer to Alicia looking into her eyes. Sarne smiled "Just in case I am happy to see you and as captivating as always. If I did not say that before" said Sarne with a smile.
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Post by Alicia Blackwood on Jan 20, 2024 18:05:39 GMT -5
"I thought we were yes...What just happened?" she questioned glancing around as she took a few steps forward. What was going on? She frowned and looked to the oasis and the flowers "You did say that already. Something is horribly horribly wrong with this.I examined the flowers and then I was back by my horse" she replied trying to retrace her steps though it was a bit difficult and hard to remember. It felt more like a fading dream than something that actually happened.
The fey realm has never been able to do something this strong in our plane or at least not that I have ever known of.... She sighed trying to think of possible solutions. What if it happened again? What would happen if she couldn't remember the next time? "This isn't good" she muttered for a moment looking up to say more on the subject before she blinked and found herself what seemed to be miles apart from the other. She looked around confused trying to remember what she had just been doing only a few moments ago. She then looked to Sarne across the way and paused confused "Sarne?" she questioned confused as to what was happening
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Jan 24, 2024 21:18:42 GMT -5
Sarne's expression was one of confusion as well. He looked around for a moment and at the ground. "What happened, I am not sure. I do know. I was just talking to you Alicia," said Sarne kneeling and looking at the sand now. "Even our tracks are gone. I think I know where I was. and whatever happened did not affect Screech." Sarne said looking back at the Ring of flowers Sarne turned back to Alicia. Sarne walked closer to Alicia but was but more careful how he walked to her.
"I only know a little about the fey realm. You could say my grandmother knew more than she would say. If this is a let us call it a gateway to the fey realm be careful. If you cross over you may not make it back to this realm." stated Sarne still walking and now near Alicia.
"If it is fey magic and a gateway to their realm this could be very dangerous" commented Sarne looking at the ring of flowers. Sarne thought for a second. They could experiment. " We could test the idea by walking to it again," suggested Sarne looking back at Alicia. He had a thought if they held hands would they both get affected? The thought of holding Alicia's hand made Sarne feel nervous Sarne's heart raced at the thought.
"This might seem forward of me. You could hold my hand. We approach the ring of flowers together and see if we are both affected at the same time. it should affect us in the same way, well in theory," proposed Sarne thinking about the magic that might be involved.
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Post by Alicia Blackwood on Jan 29, 2024 14:35:00 GMT -5
Alicia was a bit worried and nervous about the strange situation though she did her best not to show it as she took a nervous careful step or two . “You mean one wrong step and we are lost to another plane…?” She questioned surprised though a bit more worried now by that thought. She had heard a few stories of the fey realm like children and people being lured away and never seen again by the other urchin children when she was younger.
“How do you plan on testing this?” She questioned tilting her head a little in confusion her cheeks then tinted a little at the next words “huh? A-and if it doesn’t work the same this time? What if one of us just vanishes?” She questioned as she helped close the gap between them. After a hesitant moment or two however she held out her hand.. it would at least be slightly less concerning to hold on to someone else stuck in this mess. Maybe it wouldn’t do anything if they were together. Her face however was red with embarrassment as she didn’t typically do such things. She tried to remind herself however it was merely for scientific and research of this strange phenomena
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Jan 29, 2024 20:31:07 GMT -5
Sarne took off his gauntlet before taking her hand. looking down into her eyes deeply. "Take a deep breath and relax. I will be right here with you. I will do all I can to protect you, Alicia." Sarne said in a reassuring tone and warm smile. "My grandmother talked a lot about this type of thing. Not so much the ring itself more a door or stairway that leads to nowhere. Two threes where the shadows don't match. How they accomplish this I have no idea. Fairies pixies and fea still puzzle me." explained Sarne with confidence.
Alicia's hands were softer than Sarne thought they would be. They were delicate in some ways but the adventuring was starting to show what they had endured. Sarne could not help but touch and rub his thumbs across her fingers. They were nice to touch. Sarne looked down and realized what he was doing Sarne's cheeks turned a little red. "Ah... Well," Sarne cleared his throat. "I don't think we are in danger now. so we can walk to the Ring together." suggested Sarne.
When agreed they walked into the ring of flowers then Sarne stopped and looked at the Oasis pool of water. "That could be what My grandmother was......" in a moment Sarne and Alicia were standing back by her horse Alicia was about to put her hand in his. A small light dancing on the wind floated by. A Pixie thought Sarne. What just happen, again? is it time that is being manipulated? Sarne asked him self.
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Post by Alicia Blackwood on Feb 4, 2024 13:21:53 GMT -5
Alicia’s face tinted more at his words and actions before she turned her head away to hide such things “I am fine thank you very much. I can protect myself” she huffed though she did feel better with the hand holding hers. She would never admit to such things however. “But why is the fae realm having such big effects now? Even when they cross here to live among us or cause some trouble the gateways are never this extreme… I’ve never heard of something on this scale happening before” she remarked with a worried frown as she examined the fliers from where they were. Her blush increased at the others thumb running across her hand but tried to ignore it before nodding taking a step forward “right then let’s go” she nodded keeping her gaze ahead
Alicia hesitated stepping into the ring. She had always heard that it was a trap to do that. “Are you sure stepping in was a good idea? What if we can’t get out?” She asked before hearing what he had started to say before feeling dizzy as they were then back by the horse, her hand hovering over sarnes.she blinked a few times as she was feeling a bit sick from whatever was happening but kept herself together watching the light go by “what…is that?”
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Feb 4, 2024 21:56:46 GMT -5
Sarne considered Alicia's question for a moment "Portals to the Fae world are ancient and have always been here for thousands of years from what I was told." remarked Sarne. "Only in the times of old this many said, my Grandmother. The portals would be like this something has happened between the two worlds. I do not know if it is good or bad." answered Sarne. Walking with Alicia
Sarne gave a reassuring smile. "Stepping in is the only way we will know for sure what is going on. As for getting trapped, I do not think that is going to happen. If it was going to send us to the fae world. We would be there already," explained Sarne.
In a dizzying moment, Sarne was back where they started. Sarne was also disoriented and now knew some of what was going on. The ring of flowers was Fae magic and if a portal or not Sarne had no idea. Maybe it was just Fea World leaking into Charon Sarne's question. Hearing Alicia say something Sarne focuses forward looking a little light floating in front of them.
"Hmmm...." as the light blinked a few times. There was the sound of humming coming from the light. some type of music maybe Sarne was not sure.
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Post by Alicia Blackwood on Feb 5, 2024 7:53:39 GMT -5
Alicia listened and grimaced a little as she listened unsure of what to think of the information and the current situation “well whatever is happening we need to figure out how to break this cycle” she remarked unsure of how long they could be stuck in this loop. “I suppose I will follow your lead for now “she remarked glancing over before looking forward as they walked. Alicia cursed as they were back where they started. She felt worse with each time. Feeling her nose run she reached up and touched her face, seeing crimson as she moved her hand back. A nose bleed, of course this was some strange cause from the time loop. She looked forward trying to just focus on the task at hand.
Her focus was then on the glowing light before then seeing it blink. She tilted her head a little hearing the hum from it “what is that…” she questioned a bit confused.was this the cause of the time loop or could it perhaps be something else? She tried to look closer to see if it was just a light or effect of the loop or if it was some sort of creature
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Feb 5, 2024 21:02:02 GMT -5
Sarne glanced over to see blood on Alicia's fingers this was taking a toll on both of them. No more going into the circle. Sarne was now feeling light-headed as well. Sarne knew something felt familiar about this whole thing. [1] Sarne placed his hand on Alicia's shoulder. Sarne knew she would feel the healing power of light a warm sensation threw out her body as it took effect.
Sarne held out his other hand flat and level with the ground the little light landed on it bouncing around some. The light felt genital fuzzy and could feel the energy coming from it. The little light started to blink again excitedly. Sarne looked at it "OK, OK, I see little guy." said Sarne.
Sarne and Alicia could hear the whisper of an ancient Elvish tongue of sorts. It sounds like it came from the little light. Just a whisper though. Sarne stared at it for a moment as it tried to say something. "No, no?" said Sarne sounding confused "I am sorry little light I know only a little of your tongue. Little light," said Sarne a little bewildered.
The light paused for a second. then flew off Sarne's hand and into his face forcing him back some "No, no," said Sarne again. "It is telling me No. I think it does not want us to go to the circle of flowers," said Sarne.
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Post by Alicia Blackwood on Mar 1, 2024 1:13:51 GMT -5
Alicia grimaced at the situation as she looked around before stiffening at the hand on her shoulder. She soon relaxed into the touch however feeling the warmth of the healing “thank you…” she replied glancing over to him before looking to the other before her gaze focused on the blinking light a bit confused by it yet curious. She listened to the whispers only catching and understanding a few words as she watched the little thing.
“That may be all we can do. Going near it isn’t helping and keeps looping us. Maybe if we can get far enough away we will stop looping and it will end” she said a little hopeful at the situation . She didn’t fully trust it but the light seemed to be trying to help them escape their current predicament. She then glanced to sarne after a moment “what do you think we should do?” She asked wanting to hear his thoughts and options on the matter to see what he was thinking they should do. She wasn’t sure how many more rewinds she could take if this was to keep going. It was nerve wracking to think about it all now.1
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Mar 1, 2024 13:56:04 GMT -5
Sarne thinks about all that happened. He thought about what Alicia said. "I say we back off past your horse and take the horse with us and see if we are still affected," suggested Sarne as he looked up into the sky. It appeared that Screech had not been affected. "I do think there is a radius around the flowers for the time effect. If now I say we can write all of what has been seen and happen here." stated Sarne.
He turned back to Alicia looking into her blue eyes, "I am glad it was you that came here with me. I don't know if I could have trusted anyone else with researching this place. After Frost Gale I was not sure I would see you again," explained Sarne not sure what he was saying or rambling on about. Was it he did not know what to say to Alicia? why was he acting this way around her his confidence he usually had was faltering.
Sarne's heart was racing as he looked into those blue eyes of hers. Like pools of water, he could fall into. Alicia's hair moved with the breeze. this made Sarne drift in thought then he shook his head to get his focus back. "Ah... well we move back now and let's see what happens." proposed Sarne. He broke eye contact so he would not give his thoughts away.
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