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Fantasy Stoof
[15:25]  (rite I`ll copypaste what I think is usable) [15:25]  (gimme a sec) [15:28]  (http://pastie.org/private/ph8fud2xnxyeacchncj1q) [15:29] <@Xho> (rite) [15:30] <@Xho> In the layer of ashen debris in the wilderness, Septimus noticed footsteps in a trail, leading directly to the open entrance of the Golden Necropolis. He immediately thought it was a Shiarchon's footsteps, though other theories ran through his head. Perhaps Janos. [15:31] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Those footsteps better lead to something friendly. Like away from here...nope. They go right into the Necropolis. [15:31]  Sea Witch - Ahem. Why are we here? [15:32] <@Xho> Septimus - Apologies. Within the Golden Necropolis lies a series of maps...or a scroll...leading us to Dar-Nahalant. That is why you are here. [15:33]  Hachi - Oh, goody. [15:33]  Clothovera - Dar-who? Vixaatus - An ancient elven fortress which holds the weapons once used to fight the Adversary's servants. [15:34] <@Xho> Riad - I take it you've been here before, then. Pelagrios - The place is a death trap. [15:34] <@Xho> (Riad is saying that in sarcasm btw just in case it looks inconsistent) [15:34]  Latar - Weapons? That's not right. Why do we always have to fight them with weapons? What about musical instruments? Or plants? Or furniture? Or- [15:35] <@Xho> (Latar wat) [15:35]  (Latar isn`t here dumbo) [15:35]  Norrigan - I remember it well. We met a Sun Drake and I tried to greet it. Then I felt a very sharp pain and everything went black... white. Everything went white. [15:36] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Yeah. You thought it was a good idea to hug it and then you exploded. [15:36]  Hachi - Not really your best decision, I guess. [15:37]  Norrigan - You kidding? It was amazing! [15:37] <@Xho> Septimus - Enough. I fear we have lost time. Into the Necropolis. [15:37]  Vixaatus - Find the scroll and return to me. [15:39] <@Xho> Venturing into the Necropolis, Septimus kicked aside numerous piles of dust and ash that were in his path. He and his rabble descended down into the main hall of the Necropolis, of which much was unlike what they remember. The ceiling was open to broad daylight from the Sun Drake's escape, the pillars were collapsed and much of the far end was lost under the collapsed earth. [15:40] <@Xho> There were numerous Shiarchon corpses laid about the hall, and among other things such as men aligned to the Shiarchon's cause. [15:41]  Norrigan non-chalantly walked into the tomb, taking the opportunity to step on the Shiarchob corpses on his way while the Sea Witch and Clothovera kept behind him, a look of apprehension on their faces. [15:41]  (wait wasn't Latar in Necropolis) [15:41] <@Xho> (She wasn't approached by Vixaatus though) [15:42]  (Lekren, not Latar) [15:42]  (oh rite I thought we were retconning that story now) [15:42] <Imperios> (rite disregard this) [15:42] <@Xho> (We are, this is the retcon hur) [15:42] <OluapWorker> (captain dum) [15:42] <OluapWorker> (this is the Dawn Warden fic) [15:43] <Hachiman> Hachi followed closely to Clothovera's side, his sword drawn pre-emptively in preparation of the very likelihood of ambush - even though his sword was meager by comparison to the darkstone armour that clothed the forms of the Shiarchon. [15:43] <@Xho> Riad - Looks like something else has been down here. But what's going to come down here and kill Shiarchon? [15:43] <Hachiman> Hachi - Other Shiarchon? [15:43] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Something worse, probably. Norrigan - Or a fellow follower of Isiris! [15:44] <@Xho> Septimus - ...Or both. [15:44] <@Xho> Pelagrios - 100 gold on it being the phoenix. [15:45] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - Hah! You imply a follower of Isiris can be bad. Silly yellow-skinned elf friend. [15:45] <@Xho> Septimus - Golden. And trust me, spectre. In the times of old there was no limitation. A follower of Isiris may have been as unjust as a follower of the Adversary. [15:46] <Imperios> Lekren - I do not believe Isiris has any power in this damned place. Let our resolve be strengthened as we await our fate. [15:46] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - The fancy talking gecko has a point. [15:48] <@Xho> Septimus looked to the left of the once great hall, now half of it caved in by disasters. Fortunately enough, or perhaps unfortunately enough, the entrance of which he required remained intact. It seemed to be incredibly old, perhaps older than much of what history remembers of the Orichalcum Elves. The air was stale down there, as it was open to an almost labyrinthine complex of vaults and tombs. [15:49] <Imperios> Lekren - Gecko? - the Klaxxa's eyes squinted with anger, his teeth bared slightly - Do repeat that. In my veins flows the blood of the noblest Klaxxa families whose ancestors trace their origins to the Celestrial Kelodhros themselves! [15:50] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Blah blah blah blah blah. [15:50] <OluapWorker> Clothovera eyed around in some curiosity while the Sea Witch kept a hand on the shoulders of both the girl and Hachi. [15:50] <@Xho> Walking through these halls, with only barely enough headroom for Septimus, he conjured a light for the team to see as daylight faded into darkness. The walls were eroded with age, though they presented ancient murals of emperors and beings long deceased, out of Septimus' knowledge and many others. [15:51] <Hachiman> Hachi - This place stinks more than dead Smeevers. [15:51] <@Xho> Pelagrios, amidst drinking his rum bumped into the wall several times as his bottle obscured his remaining eye, until the point Riad took ahold of him and shoved him forward. [15:52] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - I never commented on it before... but this place needs some cleaning. [15:54] <Hachiman> Hachi - Yeah, good luck with that. [15:55] <Imperios> Klaxxa - What you call unclean, I call antique. This place reeks of history, and it is our duty to uncover it. Tally-ho! [15:55] <Imperios> *Lekren [15:55] <@Xho> They were eventually met with another hall, even more ancient than the great hall and seemingly much larger. It was vaguely horseshoe in shape as between them and the rest of this hall laid a great chasm laden with staircases and entrances. One would have been driven mad by its stature if they knew not where they were going. [15:56] <@Xho> The large, palatial structure in front of them, perhaps of a similar size to the great hall's height and width was also massively adorned with staircases and the likes, though there seemed to be no means of crossing the two platforms. [15:57] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - What way? [15:57] <@Xho> Pelagrios - ...You didn't tell us about this place, goldie. [15:57] <@Xho> Septimus - Right ahead. Though there's no bridge. [15:59] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - Good thing I can fly now. [15:59] <Hachiman> Hachi - Well then. Looks like we're gonna need a find another way in. [15:59] <@Xho> Septimus - ...I wouldn't fly across, girl. It is never that easy. [16:00] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Huh. Only one way to find out. [16:00] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - What do you suggest then? [16:00] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr clawed his hand into the stone floor, into a rock formation as he hurled it towards the other side. Before it could even drop in height, the rock was flung by a barrier of sorts. Invisible by nature. [16:01] <Imperios> Lekren - That is definitely something. [16:01] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - Invisible walls! How horrid! [16:01] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - That's kind of fun, actually. I could do that all --              Septimus - Don't tear up the floor. The barrier can be dissolved. [16:03] <Hachiman> Hachi - Times when antimagic could come in handy; now. [16:03] <@Xho> In a satchel of his, Septimus took out old, moth-bitten papyrus scripts which were related to the Golden Necropolis. Reading them, he eventually came to some conclusion on how to remove the wall. [16:04] <@Xho> He looked up and then to the right, noticing another, high-risen platform. The details on the script suggested it had some form of control panel for the walls...among other things. [16:04] <@Xho> Septimus - That platform up there. Get to it. [16:05] <OluapWorker> The Sea Witch shrugged and walked over to it, followed by Clothovera and Norrigan. [16:06] <@Xho> (It's quite a distance away hur) [16:06] <@Xho> (i.e. they have to walk through the corridors to get up to it) [16:07] <OluapWorker> *walked to the direction of the platform [16:07] <@Xho> Septimus followed. The staircase, unlike the myriads within this hall was fairly simple and curved upwards to the platform itself. Riad and Pelagrios followed, though the size of these steps proved enervating to ascend. [16:08] <Hachiman> Hachi groaned tiredly as he followed the group, muttering under his breath in his Lagosi tongue in regards to the great deal of trekking and walking to be done throughout these crypts. [16:10] <Imperios> Lekren rose to the air and fluttered through the staircase, looking around as he searched for anything of note. [16:10] <@Xho> Reaching the top, they were met with a large array of stone and enamel buttons, illuminated by light and other means. It seemed almost something strangely too technological to exist in this time to most of them, and even Septimus seemed somewhat overwhelmed by its craft. [16:11] <@Xho> Pelagrios felt incredible compulsion to lay his hands all over the ancient machinery, though Riad had pinned him where he was with his wiry elven strength. [16:12] <Imperios> Lekren - ...What is this profound anachronism? - Lekren tuned his mechanical monocle to zoom in - It seems that someone else has discovered this place before us. [16:12] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Can I --      Riad - No. Pelagrios - Not even --         Riad - No. Pelagrios - Pleas --       Riad - No. [16:12] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - What is this nonsense? [16:13] <Hachiman> Hachi - Huh. The designers liked to overcomplicate their stuff it seems. [16:13] <@Xho> Septimus - Not particularly sure myself. This...console of sorts of course operates the barrier...some of these mechanisms, I have no clue. [16:14] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - ...Well, I wish you good luck. [16:15] <@Xho> Septimus noticed a central button among all of the strange and complex designs. He held his breath as he approached it and pressed it. All of the lights on the console dimmed as the multitude of lanterns and sorts lit up the entire hall. It appeared by some divine governance or through a simple process of elimination did he remove the barrier. [16:16] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - ...I knew you could do it, friend! [16:17] <Imperios> Lekren - ...Interesting... [16:17] <@Xho> He let out a long stream of breath in relief, though not for long. Out of the main entrance walked out two tall entities clad in golden armour. They were protectors of the tombs, seemingly meticulous mechanisms crafted with magic. Septimus groaned as he saw them with weapons in their hand. [16:18] <Hachiman> Hachi - ... Friend or foe? [16:18] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - More Norrigans? Please no. Clothovera - What are these? [16:19] <@Xho> Septimus - My guess? Sentinels put in place to guard the tombs. [16:19] <Imperios> Lekren - Golems. [16:20] <@Xho> The two guardians looked up to the platform to notice the team, and quickly rushed towards the staircases, leaping across the deep gap to reach them. Pelagrios drew a blade whilst Riad prepared his spear, and Ndrhthryr his axe. [16:21] <@Xho> Pelagrios - I don't like buttons now. I really don't like buttons. [16:22] <Hachiman> Hachi - Great. Looks like we're running. [16:22] <@Xho> Septimus - We can face these things. We have faced worse. [16:23] <OluapWorker> The Sea Witch channeled magic in her palms while Clothovera casted a dark aura around herself with the All-Knowing. Norrigan took a step back as he prepared his sword and shield. [16:23] <@Xho> (Think Dwarven Centurion but faster and fancier looking) [16:24] <Hachiman> Hachi growled as he raised his blade into two hands, preparing a stance to ready himself for the onslaught that was to come by the metallic grasps of their mechanical foes. [16:25] <@Xho> The shadows on the wall showed the team that the guardians were sprinting up these steps, and it was not long until they caught eye of them. They stood a shoulder's height taller than Septimus, and their faces appeared like golden facemasks among large panels of golden armour. [16:25] <OluapWorker> (I totally forgot Earath was in this) [16:25] <@Xho> (y u) [16:26] <OluapWorker> Earath and Norrigan both charged at the guardians with their blades in hand, while the Sea Witch and Clothovera launched blasts of water and dark magic respectively. [16:28] <@Xho> The guardians retracted themselves from the blasts of magic, though kept on sprinting until they were met with Earath and Norrigan. Though very strong, their weapons were stayed by the two warriors' own, and began to return the attacks. It seemed that after many millennia of disuse that these guardians remained somewhat sturdy. [16:29] <@Xho> Pelagrios and Riad joined Earath and Norrigan in pushing the guardians back, causing the guardians to retreat backwards in defensive positions. [16:29] <OluapWorker> (Guardian - dam whippersnappers) [16:31] <@Xho> (moov dis) [16:31] <OluapWorker> (i did stoof already) [16:32] <@Xho> Hachiman Imperios moov [16:32] <Imperios> Lekren threw an acidic solutino at the golden guardians and flew backwards, panicked. [16:32] <Imperios> *solution [16:33] <Hachiman> Hachi remained close to the Sea Witch and Clothovera, keeping to their sides as they made use of their magic to stay the golems where they retreated, acting as support rather than upon the assault for he knew his stature and blade could do little to dent or scratch the machinelike entities. [16:34] <@Xho> The solution dulled the armour and made the shoulder guards of one of them appear corroded. Ndrhthryr saw it as an opportunity to lunge forward with his axe of Orichalcum Elf craft; with his immense strength he carved into the guardian's shoulder as all manners of machinery flew everywhere, including the guardian's arm as it frenzied in the axe's wake. [16:36] <OluapWorker> A spear of lightning formed on Norrigan's hand as he hurled it at one of the guardians, followed by Earath who delivered an overhead slash at it with his greatsword. Energy flowed from Clothovera into the rest of the team, who felt their physical power magically grow. [16:36] <OluapWorker> (Clothovera - get buffed) [16:36] <@Xho> (Ndrhthryr - GIT GUD SKRUB) [16:37] <Imperios> Lekren - Septimus! What are these guardians composed of? [16:38] <@Xho> As the bolt of lightning hit the other guardian, Earath's blade came down on its neck, severing its head from its body. The machine remained standing as it was attacking rapidly in all directions, even at the other damaged guardian which was now rendered immobile as Ndrhthryr dislodged it from his weapon. [16:38] <@Xho> Septimus - I'm not an expert on machines, dragon. [16:38] <Hachiman> Dashing forth, Hachi slashed at the joints in the legs of the mobile armour, making use of the power that his partner had allowed to flow throughout his veins to attempt to incapacitate it to the best of his capacity. [16:39] <@Xho> The attacks worked, and the second guardian fell backwards as it lost the strength in its legs. It was send cascading back down the stairs, where the damage of its continuous falls against the stairs eventually finished it. [16:40] == OluapWorker_ [b19d1771@gateway/web/freenode/ip.177.157.23.113] has joined #ShroudoftheSauce [16:40] <OluapWorker_> (goddamnit) [16:41] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Whew. Good thing there was only two of them. [16:41] <Hachiman> Hachi - Please don't jinx it. [16:42] == OluapWorker [b3bbd173@gateway/web/freenode/ip.179.187.209.115] has quit [Ping timeout: 246 seconds] [16:42] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Nonsense. Let more come, I'll carve them...I mean we'll carve them down. [16:43] <@Xho> Riad - So, the wall's down. How to get across is the next question. [16:43] <OluapWorker_> Clothovera - How do you like my enhancing magic, hm? Hm? Alhazred - Better than when you were trying to use that staff to kill us, at least. [16:44] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - I could do with that again. And again. And again...and again. [16:44] <Hachiman> Hachi - Well, I liked it. Glad to see that staff is going to good use - maybe you could use those soft hands of yours to maybe wield my staf-- [16:44] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Hohoho. [16:45] <OluapWorker_> Earath - Hey. [16:45] <Hachiman> Hachi - Aww. [16:45] <@Xho> Septimus scoffed at Hachi's immature remark, and looked at the console again. There was one button with an illuminated light in its centre, and pressed it. Indeed, it was the button they needed as a bridge seeped out of a dusty shelf under the platform, granting them access across the gap. [16:47] <OluapWorker_> Norrigan - Onward! [16:48] <@Xho> They walked back down the staircase, past the fallen guard at the top of the stairs and the one that fell to the bottom. It was still operating, though it twitched in place and seemed to have lost its ability to use its limbs. They then met the bridge, crossing its gap. The depths beneath them must have been at least sixty metres, illuminated now as it was decorated with ancient Orichalcum Elf art. [16:49] <@Xho> Pelagrios - So uh, goldie. What's in this building here? [16:51] <@Xho> Septimus - ...Is your question a serious one? [16:51] == OluapWorker_ has changed nick to OluapWorker [16:51] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - Our objective? [16:52] <@Xho> Septimus - Of course. [16:52] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Let's just hope there's no more interruptions. [16:55] <Hachiman> Hachi - How much you wanna bet there is? [16:55] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Me not stomping on your foot. [16:55] <@Xho> Walking through the tall archway made of stone, flecked with gold in its past, they were met with a single room with a simple, block-like sarcophagus in the centre of room surrounded by a moat of water. It seemed perfectly tranquil in most cases, though Septimus felt uneasy about the whole thing. [16:56] <OluapWorker> Earath, Norrigan, the Sea Witch and Clothovera all looked around in apprehension. By the serenity of the room, they expected something to jump at them at any moment. [16:57] <Hachiman> Hachi - I'll wait outside. [16:57] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Looks like a nice holiday home...a mile underground in a creepy city of the dead full of millions of bodies...but still. [16:58] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - I take the scroll is in that sarcophagus. [16:59] <@Xho> Septimus - Yes. The sarcophagus belongs to an ancient emperor named Maharsan, of whom guarded the secret of Dar-Nahalant as per the wish of his predecessor. [16:59] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Too bad for him then, cause we need the secret now. [17:00] <Hachiman> Hachi whistled as he turned himself around, blade suspended in its sheath as he strolled beyond the group upon the path that they had used to approach and enter this place, playing and teasing with his ears as he did so, eventually leaving the group's sight. [17:00] <OluapWorker> (Hamoins - u did it agen         heer i go agen) [17:02] <@Xho> Septimus approached the sarcophagus as he rested his hand on its shape. The magic projected into it caused the sarcophagus' lid to dematerialise as it lowered in height, into the ground to reveal the Emperor's body, without a hint of decay or death on him whatsoever. And he was perhaps nearly sixty thousand years old. [17:03] <OluapWorker> Clothovera eyed the well preserved corpse in curiosity as Norrigan walked in circles around the room. [17:04] <@Xho> Pelagrios - ...Is that guy still alive? Septimus - No. My kind do not suffer decay upon death. [17:05] <Imperios> Lekren - How is that possible? Is it because of the inner fluids within your body? Or perhaps the composition of your organs and tendons? [17:05] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Or maybe the Grim Reaper just doesn't like them. [17:06] <Imperios> Lekren - You mean the Hound? [17:07] <@Xho> Septimus - Much more like that of whom we were blessed by were ignorant of death, those of whom our friend the phoenix once belonged to. [17:07] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - ...I prefer my theory. Alhazred - Recover the scroll and let us leave. [17:11] <@Xho> Septimus reached into the tomb, uttering words of a sacred nature under his breath as he took the scroll they required out of his hands. [17:13] <OluapWorker> (moov on) [17:14] <@Xho> (wait u) [17:15] <Hachiman> After sometime, the group eventually saw Hachi waltz back inside, his sword kept within its sheath and a casual step in his stroll. He was scratching his head as if to sooth an itch and huffed to himself, looking to the group with a rather tired expression - perhaps it was better for him to have evaded the talk of the tomb and inheritances and other intricacies of the Golden Elves. [17:17] <@Xho> Septimus - Decided to walk back in, then? [17:18] == Hachiman_ [6d9be52a@gateway/web/freenode/ip.109.155.229.42] has joined #ShroudoftheSauce [17:18] <Hachiman_> (Fuck what did I miss) [17:18] <OluapWorker> [15:17] <@Xho> Septimus - Decided to walk back in, then? [17:19] <Hachiman_> Hachi - It was cold. ... Hey, Septimus, I've got news for you. [17:19] <@Xho> Septimus - ...News? [17:19] <Hachiman_> Hachi - Somebody outside wants to speak to you. [17:20] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - What do you mean "someone outside"? [17:20] == Hachiman [6d9be52a@gateway/web/freenode/ip.109.155.229.42] has quit [Ping timeout: 246 seconds] [17:20] <Hachiman_> Hachi - Well, I mean, there's somebody outside. Big guy, gotta pretty face. .... Lots and lots of piercings. Might be a friend of the big elf guy here. [17:21] <Hachiman_> *... [17:21] <@Xho> Septimus went cold as he recognised the description...and that someone that Hachi was referring to stepped behind him as he laid his hands upon Hachi, pushing him aside to show himself. It was another Orichalcum Elf. [17:23] <OluapWorker> The Sea Witch's eyes widened while Clothovera and Earath took a step back in surprise. Norrigan remained ignorant to the whole event, continuing doing circles around the room. [17:24] <Hachiman_> Hachi looked up at the Orichalcum Elf with a tilted head and raised eyebrow, expressing his curiosity towards the situation. While his head was attracted to the obscurity of it all and the evident brightness and decoration of the figure that stood before them, his gut told him that danger was perhaps bound to follow. [17:25] <@Xho> Pelagrios jumped and hid behind Riad as he saw the second Orichalcum Elf whilst Riad himself stepped back, almost crushing Pelagrios' feet. Ndrhthryr raised his axe as he saw him, somewhat apprehensive of the matter. [17:27] <@Xho> The Orichalcum Elf was indeed bright in form, almost radiant in comparison to Septimus. His voice was exceptionally loud and resounding as he spoke to the elven prince. [17:27] <@Xho> ??? - I think you will find that the scroll in your hand belongs to me, prince. [17:28] <OluapWorker> Earath - Oh, perfect. Just what we needed. [17:29] <Hachiman_> Hachi - This means the Sea Witch is going to stomp on my toes, doesn't it? [17:30] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - We got bigger things to worry about. [17:31] <@Xho> Septimus - T-Tarquinius? I thought you dead. Longinus - The entire world thought me dead. I awaken to find that the world has left me behind and that its filled with mortals with ill intention. [17:31] <Hachiman_> Hachi - ... It's Pelagrios' fault! [17:32] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - ...Oh! Another follower of Isiris! Earath - No one has ill intentions here. You're looking at the wrong mortals. [17:33] <@Xho> Longinus - Then what are you doing with the scroll of Dar-Nahalant in your hand...and why is the prince underhanded by...all of you? [17:33] <OluapWorker> Earath - We're here because the prince led us here. And he led us here so that we may gather means to fight the Adversary's minions. [17:35] <@Xho> Septimus - They speak the truth. You must have felt the Adversary's presence in this world. We seek to remove it. [17:36] <Hachiman_> Hachi - Their ideas, not mine. ... Except the witch girl and the old woman. It wasn't their idea either. [17:37] <@Xho> Longinus' face was unchanged by those words. He raised his hand as a wind-changing energy accumulated within it, followed by a bright light. [17:38] <@Xho> Longinus - And how do I know that these words are not of greed? I have seen the world in its regressed form. How do I know that you have not regressed with it? [17:39] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - Now, friend, that is not very polite. [17:40] <Imperios> Lekren - Regressed? Us? Despite your age, this statement can only be born out of ignorance. [17:41] <@Xho> Longinus' head turned to Lekren as he directed his hand to the Klaxxa. [17:41] <@Xho> Longinus - Such foul words. Do you know not an immortal when you see him? Septimus - Enough, Tarquinius. I would not be down here if it was of ill intention. [17:43] <OluapWorker> Earath - We know immortals for an immortal dragon is affiliated with your prince. And if you don't want to be swept aside by the Adversary, you won't threaten us. [17:44] <Hachiman_> Hachi - Careful, Earath. He has magic. [17:44] <@Xho> Longinus took a few moments to consider the situation. It appeared that his mind had cleared, as his hand lowered and the magic within it dissipated. He let out a long breath as Pelagrios and Riad did the same. [17:45] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - Everything is solved once you realize we are all on the same team. Isiris' team, that is! [17:46] <Hachiman_> Hachi - ... Team Clothovera, more like. Or rather, Team Hachi. Yeah, Team Hachi. [17:46] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - No. Isiris. Sea Witch - Shut up. All of you. [17:47] <@Xho> Longinus - I do not bow to your wild ideals of a god...or strange beasts. ...Tell me. What are you doing with that scroll...and what do you plan to do with it? [17:48] <OluapWorker> Earath - We're taking the scroll so we can find Dar-Nahalant and prepare ourselves to fight the Adversary's servants. They've been growing in power recently. [17:49] <@Xho> Longinus - So they will. As the will of their dreaded master grows stronger, He will find the power to conjure greater demons to this world. [17:49] <Hachiman_> Hachi - All the more reason why we need that scroll. [17:51] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - We will destroy the demons! And if they summon greater demons, we will destroy them too! [17:52] <@Xho> Longinus took in a deep breath again, before speaking. [17:52] <@Xho> Longinus - My name is Tarquinius Silvanus Saturninus Longinus, the last of the Lord Grandmaster Crusaders of the Order of Sol. [17:53] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - I'm Sea Witch, this is Clothovera and Alhazred. Those two are Earath and Norrigan. Alhazred - What a curious encounter. [17:53] <Hachiman_> Hachi - ... Hachi. Pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. Piercings. [17:55] <@Xho> Pelagrios - P-p-p...--     Riad - His name is Pelagrios. I am called Riadmanath. Ndrhthryr - Ndrhthryr. Also, Ndrhthryr for short. [17:57] <@Xho> Longinus - Your welcome is overstayed. You must leave. [17:58] <OluapWorker> Earath - You don't have to say it twice. Let's get out of here. [17:59] <Hachiman_> Hachi - Nice meeting you, sir! ... Well, no, it wasn't really, but you get the idea. Hope we can talk soon! [18:00] <@Xho> Septimus - Come with us, Tarquinius. You will be needed. [18:02] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Yeah, bad call. The guy's crazy. [18:03] <@Xho> It was not of the time nor the place to talk about such things, however. They all felt an approaching dark presence upon them like cold water running down their backs, Longinus and Septimus feeling moreso than the others. It was not there and then, but it was certainly nearby. Perhaps on the surface. [18:03] <Hachiman_> Hachi - ... Aaaand we should have left sooner. [18:04] <OluapWorker> Clothovera and Alhazred's eyes shifted as they felt the presence, trying to find it. A grunt came out of the witch girl as she stumbled in place. [18:04] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - We are not alone. [18:05] <@Xho> Septimus - ...Vixaatus. He must be warned of this. Longinus - I fear he may already know of it. [18:06] <Hachiman_> Hachi - Well then what are we waiting for? [18:06] <OluapWorker> Earath - Father?... Everyone outside! Now! [18:07] <Imperios> Lekren - Tally-ho! [18:08] <@Xho> The team, accompanied by Longinus, rushed to the exit to the greatest speed they could. Pelagrios was exhausted from the run, perhaps taking them five or so minutes before seeing the exit. The skies were far darker than they remembered, as a reddened sky akin to nebula had dominated the region. The two elves remembered these skies as the chilling atmosphere wherever the Void and its allies walked. [18:09] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - What the hell happened?! [18:09] <Hachiman_> Hachi - We weren't that long, were we? [18:09] <@Xho> (http://www.wallpaperseries.com/files/download/Red%20Nebula%20HD%20Wallpaper.jpg Think like that) [18:10] <@Xho> (http://7-themes.com/data_images/out/50/6942781-red-cosmic-nebula.jpg or like this hur) [18:10] <OluapWorker> (that sends to a general page) [18:10] <@Xho> (second one then) [18:10] <OluapWorker> (Norrigan - we space now) [18:12] <@Xho> Their eyes were caught and dazzled by streaming black bolts of energy that tore at the very air of the place, sending through the skies with bestial, abyssal roars. The void had come for them. [18:13] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Well this isn't good. [18:13] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - Isiris' light is been blot out!! [18:13] <Hachiman_> Hachi - ... Hold me. [18:13] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - For the Great Water Beast's sake, SHUT UP about iris already! [18:15] <@Xho> As they exited the Necropolis, they found multiple creatures, black and golem-like in form scouring the earth in search for them, and caught the attention of some. [18:16] <OluapWorker> Swooping down through the corrupted sky was Vixaatus, who roared loudly as a breath of sand came out of his mouth at the creatures' direction, tearing down any object caught by its force. [18:18] <@Xho> Fragments of black rock soared through the sky from the destruction Vixaatus ensued, as denizens were sent into the sky left, right and centre. [18:18] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Oh no. I ain't having this. Elves, do something! [18:19] <Hachiman_> Hachi - I dunno if there's something that can be done! [18:22] <@Xho> Longinus let out an angered growl as a spear of pure light formed in his hand. It was an artefact of Soldalatel's that was passed into Longinus' possession tens of thousands of years ago. He rose it into the air as dust and rock gravitated towards it, and streams of golden energy entered the spear. Many void denizens stopped and stared at the weapon before it stormed through the air, exploding with terrible energy as it collided into the ground. [18:22] <OluapWorker> (ends in "collide") [18:22] <@Xho> collided into the ground. [18:23] <@Xho> Longinus - If you want to help, get out of the way. Get to Dar-Nahalant. [18:24] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - Return to the hell you spawned out of, abominations!... Another Orichalcum Elf? [18:25] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Don't know either. [18:25] <OluapWorker> Earath - Father, we got the scroll! Vixaatus - In which case, hop on my back and I will take you away from here. [18:26] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Half-elves first! [18:26] <Hachiman_> Hachi - Yeah, Clotho should get on first! [18:26] <@Xho> Pelagrios ran as fast as he could, bashing through the team and past a few denizens as he eventually reached Vixaatus. [18:27] <@Xho> Riad - Heart of a dragon. [18:27] <OluapWorker> The dragon landed, slapping his tail in order to knock any remaining Denizens away from him as he allowed the team to mount on his back. The Sea Witch grabbed Clothovera's hand, who in turn grabbed Hachi's hand as they ran for the dragon. [18:28] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - Is our new friend not coming? [18:29] <@Xho> Longinus - Something feels...off. [18:30] <OluapWorker> Earath ran over to Vixaatus and mounted on his neck, while Norrigan ran and grabbed into the wyvern's tail, wrapping his arms and legs around it. [18:31] <Imperios> Lekren rose into the air as he landed on Vixaatus's back, looking back tentatively. [18:31] <Hachiman_> Hachi - Go go go go go! [18:31] <@Xho> Passing through the multiple Denizens, madly running at Vixaatus, was another. He looked like a Shiarchon at first, but even then there was a great soullessness that not even a Shiarchon could compare against. The dark aura followed him as those with magic began to feel withered; he was certainly a powerful being. [18:34] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Uh. Okay. That's really not good. [18:35] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - What is that?! Alhazred - ...A demon. [18:35] <Hachiman_> Hachi - Like I said before; go go go go go! [18:36] <@Xho> Longinus felt torn as to flee or fight, though his rationality dominated his mind. He sprinted for the dragon as he leapt on to its back with considerable force. [18:38] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus' wings beat as he lifted off the ground, causing sand to be launched around him. Norrigan yelled out as he was swung about. [18:41] <@Xho> The demon was not willing to let Vixaatus flee. Behind them, they saw the black energies of the demon submerge his body, before it rocketed into the air. The demon bore wings composed of dark magic, as it pursued the Sand Drake. [19:57] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Not to bother you guys...but the GIANT DEMON GUY IS STILL FOLLOWING US! [19:58] <Hachiman> Hachi - You talk like we can do anything about it! [19:58] <OluapPlayer> Norrigan - Eeeeeeeeh! Clothovera - What that thing?! [19:59] <OluapPlayer> What is* [19:59] <@Xho> Longinus - His name is Akharav. [19:59] <OluapPlayer> Alhazred - Akharav is chasing us? Old One, fly faster! Vixaatus - I'm flying as fast as I can, Alhazred! [20:01] <Hachiman> Hachi - Anybody got anything ranged we can hit him with? [20:01] <@Xho> Longinus swivelled around on Vixaatus' back, facing the winged demon. In his hands, bolts of light and searing heat formed as he threw them at the demon in hopes of hitting him. [20:01] <@Xho> Pelagrios - That works. [20:02] <OluapPlayer> The Sea Witch used one hand to throw water amgic at Akharav's direction while using the other to hold on her hat. [20:02] <OluapPlayer> magic* [20:03] <@Xho> Akharav flew forward, almost ignoring the blasts of magic as it tore away at his wings. He grabbed on to Vixaatus' tail, sending blasts of his own magic back at them. [20:04] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus glared back as he swung his tail, trying to get Akharav out of him and by extension swinging both the demon and Norrigan around. The Sea Witch crouched to evade the attacks, making Hachi and Clothovera do the same while Earath hugged the dragon's body to make himself a smaller target. [20:05] <@Xho> (Is Norrigan on the tail as well then) [20:06] <OluapPlayer> (he has always been) [20:06] <Hachiman> Hachi, while crouching, dashed forward towards the tail of the ginormous elder dragon, sword close in hand as he slashed at the fingers, hand, and arm of the demonic warrior Akharav, his strength having remained enhanced as per the buff supplied by Clothovera prior to now. [20:07] <@Xho> Akharav's grasp on Vixaatus' tail was weak. It did not take much effort for Vixaatus and Hachi to throw him off, and the demon was sent hurtling towards the ground. A couple of seconds later, a loud boom was heard in the distance as they saw his wings take manifest again, soaring towards them. [20:07] <@Xho> Longinus - It will take more than a mere swing of your sword, boy. [20:08] <Hachiman> Hachi - Then how about instead of gloating you do something! [20:09] <@Xho> Longinus' face became sharp and narrow as he scowled at Hachi. In his right hand, which he held up in the sky, his spear formed once more. [20:10] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus - You. You are from the Order of Sol, are you not? I had the feeling another of your kind existed other than Septimus yet I was no aware of who it was. [20:10] <@Xho> Longinus - There will be time to talk, draco. [20:11] <OluapPlayer> Sea Witch - Creepy winged Shiarchon incoming! [20:11] <@Xho> Longinus threw the spear with great strength as it lit up in his hand with the brightness and violence of the sun. There was no chance for Akharav to dodge it, and the spear obliterated his body upon contact, turning his armour into ash and sand and his wings becoming little more than smoke. [20:12] <OluapPlayer> Earath - Yickes. Norrigan - Nice shot, friend! Teach me how to do that at some point! [20:12] <@Xho> Longinus - Hmph. [20:13] <@Xho> Longinus turned back round, facing the direction in which Vixaatus was flying. He did not seem particularly glad that Akharav was seemingly destroyed by his attack, and thus had no facial expression to show that. [20:14] <OluapPlayer> Sea Witch - Well I'm glad that's over. Time to go to Dar-whashisface. [20:14] <@Xho> Pelagrios - I think I just wet myself. Riad - No. You broke your rum bottle. Pelagrios - Aw. [20:14] <Hachiman> Hachi, while impressed by the verocity and potency of the blast unleashed by Longinus, soon found his face contorting into a frustrated - or mayhaps irritated - frown as he returned to where he had been seated before with Clothovera and the Sea Witch. He did not appear annoyed by the seeming destruction of the demonic Akharav; more so the aura that surrounded Longinus and the words he spoke. [20:15] <Hachiman> Hachi - Something's not right about that guy. [20:16] <@Xho> Longinus - I'd say the same about you. You are a walking rabbit, after all. [20:16] <OluapPlayer> Alhazred - As if a walking rabbit was the weirdest thing in this world. [20:16] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr coughed. [20:16] <OluapPlayer> Alhazred - You too are commonplace compared to many things. [20:17] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - That's a compliment, to be frank. [20:17] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus - Point me to the direction of the fortress and I shall take us there. [20:18] <@Xho> Septimus - Take us east. The mountains of Dar-Nalahant are next to Tachjamund. Longinus let out a small, displeased murmur at the name 'Tachjamund', though it was almost too quiet for the rest to hear it. [20:19] <@Xho> Longinus - So. Yes. I was from the Order of Sol. Septimus - The last leader of it, in fact. Pelagrios - Order of wha? [20:20] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus turned his eyes east as he made his way to the desert's direction, his speed decreasing as they were no longer being chased and allowing the individuals on his back to enjoy the view. Clothovera poked Hachi as she pointed down, admired by the height they were at. [20:20] <OluapPlayer> Clothovera - Isn't it amazing? We're riding a true dragon! [20:21] <Hachiman> Hachi - Heh, it's not everyday an old dragon guy gives us a free ride on his back. ... Not so good with heights, though... Ngh... [20:21] <@Xho> Longinus - ...Is it not commonplace to ride dragons in the modern world? [20:22] <OluapPlayer> Earath - Not really. Dragon riding is something you occasionally find in elven nations, and just a few of them. [20:22] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus - Not every dragon acepts being ridden. [20:22] <OluapPlayer> accepts* [20:23] <@Xho> Septimus - I take it you did not live these years like I did. Longinus - No. I spent them sleeping under the ocean. [20:23] <OluapPlayer> Sea Witch - Doesn't sound that bad. [20:24] <@Xho> Longinus - Fifteen millennia under the ocean, I remind you. [20:24] <Hachiman> Hachi - Shame we had to wake you up. [20:24] <OluapPlayer> Sea Witch - Ah. Yeah, my beauty sleeps don't take that long. Earath - Maybe you should try it out...                    Sea Witch - Excuse me?! [20:25] <Hachiman> Hachi - But if the Sea Witch sleeps for thousands of years, who's gonna cook the Smeever soup? [20:25] <@Xho> Longinus - Tell me, mystical walking rabbit. Did you think that sleeping under the ocean was of my own accord? The disasters of...that particular day. I would gamble that you and many others would have run and died that day. [20:26] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Uhhh...what day is he talking about? [20:26] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus - The day when the Adversary was defeated. A great flood razed the Orichalcum Elf Imperium off the map. [20:27] <@Xho> Septimus - Yes. The same day the empire fell. Longinus - Oh? What happened? Septimus - Those men you killed back at the Necropolis? Constantius turned us into them. [20:28] <OluapPlayer> Norrigan - Shiarchon. Terrible creatures. I avoid them whenever I can. [20:28] <@Xho> Longinus was rendered angered and silent at that remark. [20:29] <Hachiman> Hachi - Gambling I would have ran-- Pfft. Yeah, clearly news of the Vampire War hasn't hit his ears yet. [20:29] <OluapPlayer> Alhazred - As they are not supposed to. [20:29] <@Xho> Longinus - It certainly hit yours. I can't see anything past them. [20:30] <OluapPlayer> Clothovera - Leave my bunny alone, okay? [20:30] <Hachiman> Hachi - Y-You what-- Hrmph. And who'd have thought that it would take just one person to make dragon riding less enjoyable. [20:31] <@Xho> Longinus - I have dealt with worse. [20:31] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus - Enough. [20:31] <@Xho> Septimus - One thing you should know about Tarquinius, Hachi. Don't make him angry. [20:32] <Hachiman> Hachi folded his arms and pouted after having placed his sword back into the sheath attached to his belt, looking towards the horizon as he quietly hoped for Vixaatus to reach their destination as soon as it appeared possible. He wished not to waste more words and cause himself more grief than what was already afflicted. [20:34] <@Xho> Some hours passed, and the great desert was beneath them. Some mountains in the distance were scattered far from many others, and it was clear that these mountains were his destination. Longinus let out a small smile on his face. [20:36] <OluapPlayer> The Sea Witch had fallen asleep while Clothovera hugged on Hachi, while Vixaaths and Earath eyed their destination, concentrated. Norrigan had made no effort to get up from the dragon's tail and kept holding on it. [20:36] <@Xho> Pelagrios was also fast asleep and only Riad's hand which was upon his shoulder had kept him on Vixaatus for so long. Ndrhthryr was still awake, though he was unsure of what he was looking at to be precise. [20:37] <Hachiman> Hachi had drifted into a slumber of his own as he rested his shoulder upon Clothovera's, snoring faintly and without having been stirred for some time. [20:37] <Hachiman> *his head upon Clothovera's shoulder [20:38] <@Xho> Riad - Only one thing about deserts I don't like. Hot deserts. [20:39] <OluapPlayer> Earath - You're gonna hate this palce then. It's hot all day. [20:39] <Hachiman> (brb dinner) [20:39] <Hachiman> (Go on without me) [20:40] <@Xho> Riad - Ever been up in the northeast? That's where the real deserts are if you ask me. Snow and ice, and lots of it. I kind of miss it when I'm this far south. [20:41] <OluapPlayer> Earath - That sounds more like a hellhole than a desert... No offense. But we Merovar hate the cold. It literally kills us. [20:42] <@Xho> Riad - Oh. Apologies. [20:44] <OluapPlayer> Earath - Don't worry about it. [20:49] <@Xho> Pelagrios woke up, somewhat confused as to where he was. Above him was a clear blue sky, and for a short moment he thought he was dead. [20:50] <@Xho> Pelagros - You wouldn't believe how many times I've woken up feeling like this, you know. Riad - Without a hangover? I could probably count it on my fingers. Pelagrios - Blah. [20:50] <OluapPlayer> Clothovera - How long until we get to the fortress? [20:51] <@Xho> Septimus - Those mountains over there? Dar-Nahalant is built upon them. [20:52] <OluapPlayer> Clothovera - Oh good. My back's getting a bit sore by now. [20:53] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - So, uh. What's in there? Weapons? Septimus - Possibly. [20:54] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus - Hopefully. [20:55] <@Xho> Riad yawned, outstretching his arms. During mid-stretch, his ears pricked up as he heard something fast approaching. [20:58] <OluapPlayer> (moov) [20:58] <@Xho> And he was right. Fast approaching from Vixaatus' left was a colossal column of black energy of which light was sucked into with a sharp tip shot right past Vixaatus. Though it missed him, the force of it caused him to lose his balance. [21:01] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus roared in confusion as he flapped his wings and was shaken by the wave, causing him to plunge downwards and nearly throwing the team out of his back. The Sea Witch's eyes widened as she began screaming, alongside Clothovera, Earath and Norrigan. [21:03] <@Xho> Ndrhthyr held on to Vixaatus with all of his strength, whilst also holding on to Riad who in turn was holding on to Pelagrios by his leg. Septimus did the same as Longinus had also held on to the dragon. [21:05] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus looked around as he slowly regained his composure, flying in place while the others got back into their positions. Earath - What the hell was that? [21:05] <@Xho> Longinus - Akharav. [21:06] <OluapPlayer> Sea Witch - But you exploded that guy! [21:06] <@Xho> Longinus - Akharav has ways of coming back. Trust me, half of my life has been dedicated to -- [21:07] <@Xho> Before he knew it, Akharav landed straight behind him, and with only his right hand, hurled the Orichalcum Elf straight from Vixaatus' back straight towards the ground. [21:09] <OluapPlayer> As he realized Akharav's presence, Vixaatus roared loudly as he emitted a wave of corce out of his body to throw the demon away, the Sea Witch, Clothovera, Earath and Norrigan screaming as they struggled to hold on. [21:10] <@Xho> Akharav flew off Vixaatus' back, descending after Longinus as they fell from the sky towards the desert plane. [21:11] <OluapPlayer> The dragon looked down as he then made a dive after Akharav. [21:12] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr held on again as the sheer force of Vixaatus' dive caused him to feel uneasy. Pelagrios passed out at the dive whilst Riad held on to him. [21:13] <OluapPlayer> Sea Witch - This day just keeps getting worse! [21:14] <@Xho> It was too late, however. A great crater was carved into the ground as Longinus' body slammed against the earth with incredible force. Akharav landed somewhat gracefully next to Longinus' inanimate body as he walked over to him. [21:15] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus growled as he flapped his wings, ending his dive and remaining in place as he looked down at the dead elf's body. [21:16] <@Xho> Akharav's wings fell into nothingness as he knelt down beside his fallen adversary's corpse. He ran his clawed armoured gauntlet down his arm as a trail of light followed it. [21:19] <OluapPlayer> (moov) [21:19] <@Xho> The light accumulated at Longinus' hand, and as Akharav rose back to his feet, his spear formed in the demon's own. [21:20] <OluapPlayer> (moov²) [21:21] <@Xho> Akharav looked up slowly at the dragon in the air, recognising him as Vixaatus. He raised the spear in his hand before walking a short distance and taking off, his wings forming once again. [21:22] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus growled again as he slowly descended at the crater, eventually landing close to Longinus' corpse. [21:24] <@Xho> Septimus launched off his back, running over to Longinus' body. Upon seeing him dead, he screamed out in anger as he started kicking the ground next to him. As far as he knew, Septimus was once again the last Orichalcum Elf in the world. [21:24] <OluapPlayer> The Sea Witch and Earath looked at Septimus in apprehension, while Norrigan had his face flat into the sand. [21:27] <@Xho> Riad and Pelagrios remained a distance away from the scene, unsure what to say in the matter. Ndrhthryr ran after Akharav's flight path, though Akharav soon flew out of sight. [21:28] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus - Another immortal is dead in such a short timespan. [21:30] <@Xho> Septimus fell to his knees as he looked at Longinus' body. The light of his corpse had left him, and for once his body appeared stone cold. [21:31] <@Xho> Pelagrios whispered to Riad in the distance, somewhat unchanged by the situation. [21:31] <@Xho> Pelagrios - You sure they can't just wish him back to life? Riad - I don't think it works like that. [21:32] <OluapPlayer> Earath - ...Well, this sucks immensily. [21:33] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr returned, walking with a slight aggression to his step. [21:33] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - We should get to the fortress now. Take the body with us. [21:33] <OluapPlayer> Vixaatus - Hm. I suppose he should have at least a proper burial.

[18:04] <@Xho> =========== [18:06] <@Xho> Vixaatus took the ramble of allies upon his back as Septimus held Longinus' corpse within his arms. Dar-Nahalant was in sight, as the dragon perched in the main courtyard. It was a truly breathtaking sight - architecture and decorum as grand and as intricate unlike most of them had seen before, as the fortress was built within the mountain. [18:06] <@Xho> Age and erosion had taken much of the original charm of the place, but many noticed that this place was once shrouded in bronze, marble and gold. [18:08] <OluapWorker> As he took sight of the fortress, Vixaatus unleashed a roar which echoed through the desert: moments later, entire flights of Sand Drakes appeared in the sky. [18:08] <Hachiman> Hachi - Well, looks like those elf guys were definitely compensating for something, know what I mean? [18:08] <@Xho> Septimus - ...No. No I do not. [18:08] <@Xho> There were a set of doors, perhaps as high as Vixaatus when standing, made of stone and laden with copper decoration of ancient stories long forgotten. They overlooked the courtyard, and as they looked around, they noticed that life once grew within it, as dead tree stumps and soil were marked in order across the exterior. [18:09] <OluapWorker> Norrigan quickly rushed ahead while the Sea Witch, Clothovera and Earath all remained close to each other. [18:10] <@Xho> Septimus dismounted the dragon, holding Longinus' body still. Riad and Pelagrios followed as Ndrhthryr, in his giant mechanical stature dropped off the dragon with less-than-impressive grace. [18:10] <@Xho> Septimus - Get that door open. [18:11] <Hachiman> Hachi - Yeah sure, let me just go knock and see if anyone's in. [18:12] <@Xho> Septimus - No one has walked within that fortress for eighty millennia. I would not have thought that anyone is in there. [18:12] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - Get the machine man to open them. The doors are probably too heavy for anyone else here to open except him and the Old One. [18:12] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - I have a name, you know. [18:13] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr flexed the great chunks of metal that were his arms as he walked up to the door. He pushed them, albeit with great strain and effort, the heavy sound of movement proved a relief as the winds of the desert filled the main hall of the fortress. Light seeped through as the unlit, cold stature of the hall was made known to them. [18:15] <@Xho> The hall was coloured mainly in the stone of the exterior, though aged and worn blue marked out the sigil of the Order of Sol on the floor admist a grand staircase parting to the left and the right. The hall was overlooked by ancient statues of elves, their names unknown. [18:15] <Hachiman> Hachi rushed to Ndrhthryr's side in order to assist in pushing one of the doors with all the strength that he could happen to muster - insignificant by comparison to the mass of the doors or the goliath beside him. [18:16] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - Interesting. Sea Witch - Smells like dead cave in here. Like my own cave when I found it. [18:17] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr panted as he patted the Lagosi on the back, perhaps a little hard to be thought of as a friendly gesture. Riad was awestruck at the hall, whilst Pelagrios was somewhat too uninterested to even think of the location as important. [18:18] <@Xho> Septimus - There must be a communal hall here somewhere. [18:18] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus folded his wings and walked inside, standing behind the team while Earath looked at the hall with interest. [18:19] <Hachiman> Hachi - The halls back home were never this big. [18:19] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Uhhh...communal hall...up the stairs? [18:20] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - The halls of today are never as big as the ones from ancient times. Modern races have diminutive architecture... or perhaps the ancients had a thing for gigantism. Alhazred - As a Kormacvarah, I'd say a little of both. [18:21] <@Xho> Septimus thought of it as probable. Carrying the dead elf's body still, he traversed the stairs, great in steepness and size as they were built for his kind - similar to that of the ones of the Necropolis. [18:21] <Hachiman> Hachi - Dunno why you're still carrying that thing around, big guy. Surprised it's not started to smell yet. [18:22] <OluapWorker> The Sea Witch followed, with Clothovera going right behind her and followed by Earath and Norrigan. The half-elf let out a yelp as she nearly tripped on her step. [18:22] <@Xho> Septimus - For the sixth time, our kind does not rot. [18:23] <@Xho> The central archway, perhaps due to Pelagrios' notorious luck, was indeed host to a communal hall. The room was certainly showing signs of disuse, as sand from the outside had over the years poured into the hall and coated the floor. A great table, made of stone was engraved with ancient scripts, and its single slab spanned the hall. [18:23] <Hachiman> Hachi looked to Clothovera and grasped ahold of her hand to bring her close, tutting as he watched her begin to stumble over herself and smiling as he felt her palm in his. [18:23] <Hachiman> Hachi - Not drunk are you? [18:24] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - Who do you take me for? Pelagrios? [18:24] <@Xho> Clothovera was right. Pelagrios had stumbled many times and it was evident his face was going to be bruised very shortly. [18:25] <@Xho> Pelagrios - This is like that time I went to...uh...            Riad - You can't remember, can you? Pelagrios - No. [18:25] <@Xho> Around this table were large chairs of Orichalcum Elf size, made of stone and attached to mechanisms that made them able to move. At the end of the hall, in front of a giant statue of a woman, with great wings and multiple arms, and a large, phoenix-like tail, was a larger chair in kin to a throne. [18:26] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - The rings I gave you should teleport you to this location for now on. Now, we should probably Kinmorunddraver we have secured the fortress. [18:26] <Hachiman> Hachi - Whoa, look at the size of that statue! ... And look at the size of those-- [18:27] <@Xho> Septimus laid Longinus' body on the table, placing it into a respectable pose as his eyes were shut. Septimus let out a small groan; as strong as he was, Longinus proved to be of great weight. [18:27] <OluapWorker> (fat elf) [18:27] <@Xho> Pelagrios - You thinking what I'm thinking, Nd? Ndrhthryr - Yes. Don't do it. You'll piss the elf off. [18:27] <Imperios> Lekren - ..What is this... [18:27] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - So. What now? [18:28] <@Xho> Riad - Apparently we must let Kinmorunddraver know we're here. How to do that... [18:28] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Start badmouthing him until he shows up. Goddamned jerk. [18:29] <@Xho> ??? - I heard that. [18:29] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - See? it worked. [18:29] <OluapWorker> It* [18:30] <@Xho> Kinmorunddraver appeared out of the darkness of the room as his face appeared as cold as usual. He looked over to Longinus' body, and his brow raised. [18:30] <@Xho> Kinmorunddraver - I see you found another Orichalcum Elf. [18:31] <OluapWorker> Earath - Yeah. Longinus was his name. Some kind of winged Shiarchon killed him. Vixaatus - Akharav. Earath - Yeah that guy. [18:31] <Hachiman> Hachi turned and screamed at the sudden sight of the Phoenix, leaping into the arms of his half-elven lover with his limbs embraced around her shoulders, cowering momentarily until he began to reclaim his composure. [18:31] <Hachiman> Hachi - I hate it when he does that. [18:32] <OluapWorker> Clothovera yelled out as she was thrown into the ground, with Hachi landing on top of her. [18:32] <@Xho> Kinmorunddraver - Akharav? Hmmmm. That does not bode well...but why...wait. Did you say 'Longinus'? [18:32] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - Yes. Longinus from the Order of Sol. [18:33] <@Xho> Kinmorunddraver - I take it Akharav retrieved a spear from him, then. [18:33] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - Unfortunately. [18:34] <@Xho> Kinmorunddraver - That weapon is one of the artifacts that Aúr fashioned into existence...I believe they called it Aurtalvaseius' Wrath. Akharav's intentions with that weapon may prove...harmful. [18:35] <Hachiman> Hachi - You don't say. [18:35] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - We must go and pulverize the enemy, yes! [18:36] <@Xho> Kinmorunddraver - Yes...but first you will have to bring him back to the world of the living. [18:36] <Hachiman> Hachi - Do we have to? [18:36] <@Xho> Kinmorunddraver raised his voice as he showed mild irritation in Hachi's tone. [18:37] <@Xho> Kinmorunddraver - Yes. Longinus held the knowledge to using this fortress. I'd suggest if you want to use Dar-Nahalant, you would revive him from the netherworld. [18:37] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Well then. Clotho, do the whole necromancy business. Clothovera - I can only raise skeletons, teacher. I can't give someone a true resurrection. [18:38] <Hachiman> Hachi - Well, who knows, maybe if we bring this guy back he and Septimus can go and repopulate the Orichalcum Elf race. ... Wait. [18:39] <@Xho> Septimus walked towards the Lagosi, though Ndrhthryr held him in his place. [18:39] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - What do we do then? Ask Death to do it? Vixaatus - Asking him to revive someone would prompt him to yell "No" loud enough to throw you off the horizon. [18:39] <@Xho> Kinmorunddraver - It will take a kind of magic that no one here possesses...and a bit of persuasion...and coin. [18:40] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - I have none of these! [18:40] <@Xho> Pelagrios - I have coin and persuasion. Magic on the other hand...             Riad - You're useless. [18:40] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - He's entertaining, at least,. [18:40] <OluapWorker> *. [18:41] <@Xho> Kinmorunddraver - I will leave you to contemplate my advice. I must be elsewhere. [18:41] <Hachiman> Hachi - You're not gonna help us? [18:41] <Imperios> Lekren - Am I the only person who is surprised that the ancient one has expressed interest in monetary gain? [18:41] <@Xho> And without another word, Kinmorunddraver disappeared into the darkness, and out of sight. [18:42] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - Well, there's a reason the stereotype of dragons loving treasure hoards exist. [18:42] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Hmmmm...persuasion and coin... [18:42] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - Persuasion and coin, hm? I think I understand what he means. [18:42] <@Xho> Septimus - Oh? Shed some light with us, then. [18:42] <Hachiman> Hachi - It means prostitution doesn't it. [18:43] <Imperios> Lekren - Ahem. Old one, I would rather not engage in stereotyping, especially of our own kind. [18:43] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Right, I'm up for it. Clotho, eh? ...Eh? [18:43] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - The other being with the power of bringing other back from the dead other than Mortium is another one of the Twelve. The Simulacrum of Bargains. [18:44] <@Xho> Pelagrios laughed at his own joke before he spluttered in place. Pelagrios - Asv-Aldz? Kinmo is telling us to summon Asv-Aldz? [18:44] <OluapWorker> Alhazrd - Good, you're aware of him. That'll make it easier. [18:45] <@Xho> Septimus - Well...how do we do it, then? [18:45] <Hachiman> Hachi - Avs... Av... Who's Avsplbbght? [18:45] == Imperios [~Imperios@95.140.92.52] has quit [Quit: KVIrc 4.2.0 Equilibrium http://www.kvirc.net/] [18:45] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - I remember those Islander humans kept shouting that name everywhere. Who's this guy? Alhazred - The most, well, tricky of the Simulacrum to deal with. [18:46] <Hachiman> Hachi - What does he barter with? [18:46] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Gold. And souls. [18:47] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - He's certainly going to want something in exchange of Longinus' life. [18:48] <@Xho> Septimus - We shall think of that later. Now we should think of how to invoke him to Koldenwelt. [18:48] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - We badmouth him too. Vixaatus - That won't work, Witch. Sea Witch - I have no other ideas. [18:49] <@Xho> Septimus - Perhaps...perhaps something that might interest him. Something of value that he himself would want. [18:49] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - A moment to learn about our lord Isiris? [18:50] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Yes. Because a Simulacrum wants to hear about something like Isiris. [18:50] <Hachiman> Hachi - ... Somebody undress that giant statue woman over there. It's made of gold and it'll also be immensely attractive. That's definitely attract a god like this Asv-Aldz person. [18:50] <Hachiman> *that'll [18:50] <@Xho> Riad - You know, Hachi...that's not a bad idea at all. [18:51] <OluapWorker> Earath - If that works, I'm gonna shove my head into the sand. [18:51] <Hachiman> Hachi - Get ready to eat dune beetles, lizard guy! [18:51] == Imperios [~Imperios@95.140.92.52] has joined #ShroudoftheSauce [18:52] <@Xho> Septimus - Longinus is going to kill us all for doing this...but it might work. We'll have to move the statue. [18:52] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus let out a groan as he began holding on his head with the two claws on his wings. [18:52] <@Xho> (I'M SURROUNDED BY IDIOTS) [18:52] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Heh... Wait. You're not actually serious, are you? [18:53] <@Xho> Septimus - Do you think our kind were known for frivolity? [18:53] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - How do you undress a damned statue? [18:53] <@Xho> Septimus - I did not think of undressing it. I meant moving it outside. [18:54] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Oh thank the Great Water Beast. [18:54] <Hachiman> Hachi - Aw. [18:54] <@Xho> Septimus' face contorted at the thought of undressing a statue that represented his goddess; and more to the fact that stripping a statue made of marble and gold was somewhat impossible. [18:55] <OluapWorker> (Septimus - kill me now) [18:55] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Yeah uh...how are we gonna move that? That thing must weigh tons. I don't think even the big guy here could move it. [18:56] <Hachiman> (Pelagrios - ur a big guy      Nd - FOR YOU) [18:56] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - Perhaps I could move it. [18:56] <Hachiman> Hachi - I'll help! [18:56] <@Xho> Septimus - Perhaps...but...if it gets damaged I think Longinus will not be too appreciative of it. [18:57] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - Either he accepts it or he stays dead for now on. There is no choice here. [18:57] <@Xho> Septimus - Do what you must, then. [18:57] <Hachiman> Hachi - It's gonna get taken away by Asv-Aldz anyway. We should be concerned about damaging it for his sake. ... Or her sake. [18:58] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus' tail wrapped itself around the base of the statue, and the dragon began dragging it to the direction of the exit. Earath and Norrigan both helped by pushing it themselves. [18:58] <Hachiman> Hachi joined in with the shoving and moving of the statue, his ears folding as the scraping of the statue's base against the floor greatly agitated his sensitive ears. [18:59] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr aided them too, lifting the statue so it would move over the table. [18:59] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Gods...above...heavy...very heavy... [18:59] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Yeah I'll go wait you guys outside, heh. [19:00] <Hachiman> Hachi - Best you go do that, this is a place for men after all, heh. [19:00] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - Then you should probably go away, little bunny girl. [19:00] <@Xho> Septimus took ahold of Longinus' corpse and walked to the outside courtyard, awaiting for the statue to be moved into place. [19:00] <Hachiman> Hachi - Aw. [19:01] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus dragged the statue with some difficulty all the way outside, letting go of it out of the entrance to the fortress. Once it stopped, both Earath and Norrigan dropped to the ground, tired. [19:02] <@Xho> Septimus laid Longinus' body on the ground, in front of the statue as he turned to his allies. [19:02] <@Xho> Septimus - Hm...now what do we do? [19:02] <Hachiman> Hachi dropped alongside them, although he had fallen forward and landed with his face planted into the sand, buried. [19:03] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - I thought you guys had a plan. [19:03] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Erm. Hm. How do we usually summon gods to the surface? [19:03] <Hachiman> Hachi - Carefully. [19:03] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Usually blood sacrifices. [19:04] <@Xho> Septimus - I think he means invocation through words. [19:04] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Well good luck with that. [19:05] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Well...what do we say, huh? I dunno how to invoke a Simulacrum to Koldenwelt [19:05] <Hachiman> (INVOKEM GIGANTUS IN MY PANTUS) [19:05] <@Xho> (*Summons Repossessors busting mad shapes*) [19:06] <OluapWorker> (Vixaatus - gettin too old for dis shit) [19:06] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Perhaps we need to get his attention. Somehow. [19:06] <Imperios> Lekren - ... With all due respect... is summoning one of the High Entities here a sensible thing? Would it perhaps be safer, and more... feasible for us to summon one of his facets, or to enter his realm? [19:07] <Imperios> (actually wait, nvm, that does not fit his personality) [19:07] <Imperios> (remove the above Lekren quote) [19:07] <Hachiman> Hachi - You're not suggesting we strip ourselves naked in the middle of the desert in front of a giant statue of a goddess, are you? ... Because I might be. [19:08] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - Shut up. [19:08] <Hachiman> Hachi - Aw. [19:08] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Nah. My general thinking is...that if a god lives far away in the underworld, perhaps we need something that he'll hear? Hm? Riad - That's a stupid idea. [19:08] <Imperios> Lekren - Perhaps not though these crude means - though this is entirely within the realm of possibility - but it would certainly require some ritual, so to say. [19:08] <Imperios> (move that above) [19:10] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Well I don't know what to do. If only the beak-faced jerk was here he could get this done. [19:10] <Hachiman> Hachi - Well, in seriousness, Sea Witch mentioned something about blood sacrifice. [19:10] <Hachiman> Hachi slowly turned his gaze towards Septimus and Longinus. [19:10] <@Xho> Septimus - ...You are serious. [19:11] <Hachiman> Hachi - ... Orichalcum elf blood is valuable, right? I mean, you don't have to, like, offer yourself wholely... [19:11] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - You're kinda creeping me out, Hachi. [19:11] <@Xho> Septimus - This had better work, for your sake. Someone, give me a blade. [19:13] <@Xho> Septimus reached out his hand as he requested a blade. Riad and Pelagrios were somewhat reluctant to and backed away. [19:13] <Hachiman> Hachi drew his Jiatanai blade from its sheath and passed it in Septimus' direction, nervously striding to the elven colossus. [19:13] <Hachiman> Hachi - I suggested it, after all... Try not to break it, please. [19:15] <@Xho> Septimus took it within his hand, with some delicacy as his hands proved too large to wield it like Hachi. He walked to the front of the courtyard, nearing the great bridge that spanned the great cliff face of the fortress where the sun met the ground. He stood in place, raising his hands up to the air as he sliced his left hand with the blade in his right. [19:16] <@Xho> Deep, crimson blood gushed out of Septimus' hand as he clenched on to it, passing through his fingers like rain on one's skin. [19:16] <Hachiman> Hachi cringed as he watched his blade pierce the elf's flesh and he turned his head and face away to look in the opposite direction, his fingers twitching/ [19:16] <Hachiman> *. [19:17] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus looked closely as he did so, keeping prepared in case the plan did work. He knew more than any of them how dangerous Simulacra are to deal with. [19:17] <@Xho> Septimus waited for a few moments, and nothing seemed to happen. He sighed in frustration, as he turned around to face them with a solid, somewhat twitching face. [19:18] <@Xho> Septimus - Confounded Simulacrum rituals. There was a reason it was outlawed when the Imperium was at its height. [19:19] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Maybe blood doesn't appease the coins guy... Try to offer some of Pelagrios' gold. [19:19] <@Xho> As he walked back in an angered clamber, the skies suddenly went dark and the winds went cold. It was clouded over in deep blue, as the sun's light was blocked out. [19:20] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - ...Or maybe it does appease the coins guy. Dark gods are a weird bunch. [19:20] <@Xho> Pelagrios - Oh, that looks like it worked. ...Wait, it worked. IT WORKED. OH GODS ABOVE IT WORKED. [19:20] <Hachiman> Hachi - ... I don't know whether I should be relieved or scared. [19:21] <@Xho> A blinding light appeared out of the sky as it darted towards them, landing short of the courtyard. A tumult of dust and rock was flung up into the air, and once it settled, it revealed a colossal creature approaching them. It was lacking human form, as it bore two legs, yet six arms. It was adorned in golden armour and it seemed that its very body was made of the same. [19:22] <@Xho> His headpiece seemed to block any sight, and only a fanged maw was visible under his helm. [19:23] <Hachiman> Hachi swiftly shielded and averted his eyes from the abomination that had made itself present before them and clambered to hide behind Clothovera. [19:24] <Imperios> Lekren - Not very becoming of a man, your actions are. [19:25] <Imperios> Lekren sniffed at Hachi and stepped forward, looking boldly at the golden colossus - terrified, confused, but most of all, in awe. [19:25] <@Xho> Riad and Pelagrios stepped back slightly as they almost bumped into Ndrhthryr, who remained motionless. Septimus looked behind him, and ran to the team under the thought he might be smitten by the deity approaching them. [19:25] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus narrowed his eyes as he watched the entity approach, while the Sea Witch, Norrigan and Earath all remained close to the dragon's legs. [19:25] <Hachiman> Hachi - I'd rather not be a man than whatever that thing might want to do to us. [19:26] <@Xho> It made its way to the team, in fact, walking straight past them as he observed the ancient statue in awe. It began to speak, somewhat enamoured with its appearance. [19:26] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Oh now you get all scared, eh? [19:26] <Imperios> Lekren - ...I am not scared, no. This being is too grand to evoke fear indeed. [19:27] <@Xho> ??? - Beautiful...yes...very beautiful...golden...marble...Orichalcum Elf craft...this will be a grand ornament in my realm...yes... [19:27] <Imperios> Lekren stared at the deity's mighty frame, unable to divert his gaze from him - mesmerised and stunned. [19:27] <Imperios> Lekren - To be able to be that close to the higher powers of the world... [19:28] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - Asv-Aldz. We offer this statue of Aúr in exchange of the life of Tarquinius Silvanus Saturninus Longinus. [19:28] <@Xho> The deity was far too concerned with the statue to listen to Alhazred, drawn to it much like a dragon drawn to a hoard. [19:28] <OluapWorker> (Alhazred - rude) [19:29] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - To think...I thought these statues destroyed...and one remains. I wished to have collected them if it were not for the Adversary's armies ruining them...so valuable. [19:30] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - He seems to not notice our presence. [19:31] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Oi! Giant gold crab! Over here! [19:31] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz took his hands off the statue, turning to the team as his face displayed a somewhat irritated mouth. [19:32] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - So you would be the mortals who want my attention...well...you certainly have it. Speak. I have not all day to listen to you. [19:32] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - I'm going to repeat myself. We offer this statue of Aúr in exchange of the life of Tarquinius Silvanus Saturninus Longinus. [19:35] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - And who might you be? ...Wait. I know of you. And your friends. You were involved in that fiasco with Zran Kar...well. This is an encounter. [19:35] <@Xho> (wait is he meant to know about that or not) [19:35] <@Xho> (as a god he would be if it was covered up with god magic then he wouldn't) [19:36] <OluapWorker> (I don't see why he shouldn't know) [19:36] <@Xho> (rite it stays then) [19:37] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - Regardless of our identity, the proposition stands. The statue for Longinus' soul. [19:38] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - Oh...as interesting as it is...a statue of this mark, for the elf's soul? I think it an unfair bargain. I demand something else...perhaps you. You must contain knowledge in those pages of yours...something I could perhaps use. [19:38] <Hachiman> Hachi - ... Please? [19:38] <Hachiman> (move that above) [19:39] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - Not in a million years, pal. [19:39] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz leaned in, meeting her height with his face. A great sound of inhaling came from the god as he saw Clothovera up close. [19:40] <Imperios> Lekren - ...Young miss, I would advise you not to make demands when facing such power... [19:40] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - Ahhh...that staff you possess. The All-Knowing, is it not? I would dearly treasure an item like that... [19:41] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - N-no! G-get away from me! [19:41] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz twitched slightly as he leant in further, sensing something else. [19:42] <Hachiman> Hachi removed himself from behind the half-elf and shoved her back by a foot, instead placing himself ahead of both Clothovera and Asv-Aldz as he - nervously - looked towards the colossal Simulacrum that towered over him. [19:42] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - Or...that...item you have. Aethereus' Emerald...you have one of them... [19:42] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus took a step ahead, glaring at the Simulacrum as he approached the statue. [19:43] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - Enough. Make your decision before I turn this statue into dust. [19:43] <Imperios> Lekren - ...Old one? Please. Not even you are that powerful... [19:44] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - Surely you would know better than to incur my wrath, drake. I wish for one of these...though I feel something...something here that would...that would pique my interest... [19:44] <Hachiman> Hachi - I think that, err... W-We get something of a, um, d-discount given that we're in something of a dire need... of, well, you know, the A-Adversary coming to destroy our w-world and all... And he might c-come for yours too if we don't s-stop him. [19:44] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - And surely you would know better than allow the Adversary to free himself. The elf is needed for he will fight the Adversary's servants. [19:45] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz' face became lost in what he heard, and backed away as he looked at the statue. [19:45] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - The...Adversary, you say? [19:45] <Imperios> Lekren - ...The Lagosi has a p-point. In the world dominated by the Enemy, there would be no riches for the taking... [19:46] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - Did you not feel it? Him and his servants are growing in power. They threaten the integrity of the planes. Do you think you'll escape his wrath? [19:46] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz held his head in his hands as he let out a long, prolonged and gravelly moan. [19:48] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - There are not many who would escape me. Yet consider yourselves exempt from my bargains...if you think that this elf is worth reviving. [19:48] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - The Phoenix does. You don't want to make HIM angry. [19:49] <Hachiman> Hachi - ... A-And we do too, since we're the ones, w-well, trying to stop the Adversary and a-all that... [19:50] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - Then consider this invocation...as a benefit to your cause...though you all are of my interests now. Perhaps some day in time I will have those great possessions of yours... [19:50] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - No thanks. Norrigan - I can give you a good lesson about Isiris, friend [19:50] <OluapWorker> ! [19:51] <@Xho> The Simulacrum reached for Longinus' body, and clasped him in one of his stone-like hands. With his other hand, a blackened fog appeared, and raising it facing Longinus, the fog entered his body, as Longinus' form began to glow once more. [19:52] <Hachiman> (Mortium - 300% mad       get in the bag) [19:52] <@Xho> He placed the elf on the floor, sighing in defeat, though pleased with his offering nonetheless. He took the statue, about the same height as him, within his hands as he let out a small, eager laugh. [19:52] <OluapWorker> (Mortium - NOW U MADE THE BAG ANGRY) [19:53] <Hachiman> (Asv-Aldz - boi am i bangin dis tonite) [19:53] <OluapWorker> (ew) [19:53] <@Xho> Asv-Aldz - I would usually conclude our negotiations with a closing statement. Though in this case...consider yourselves fortunate. [19:53] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - You have the statue, now leave this world. [19:53] <@Xho> The deity disappeared in a flash of golden light; him and the statue gone. [19:54] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus let out a loud sigh while Earath put a hand over his head in relief. [19:54] <OluapWorker> Clothovera shivered slightly as she wrapped her hands around Hachi. [19:54] <@Xho> Longinus jolted as a deep breath entered his body, and flung himself to his feet as he, in great disorientation stumbled all over the place. [19:54] <OluapWorker> Clothovera - That was s-scary. [19:55] <Hachiman> Hachi passed his hand across his forehead as he exhaled loudly, chuckling to himself as he turned towards the rest of the team, seemingly ignorant of their expressions - aside from that of his lover - and smiling widely. [19:55] <@Xho> Longinus - Aah! Akh...arav...falling...other...world... [19:55] <Hachiman> Hachi - See, now that wasn't too bad, right guys? Don't I come up with the best ideas? [19:55] <OluapWorker> Norrigan - Yep! You were dead! But now you aren't! [19:55] <@Xho> Ndrhthryr - Credit is where credit is due. [19:56] <@Xho> Longinus - What the...where am I? [19:56] <OluapWorker> Vixaatus - Dar-Nahalant. [19:56] <Hachiman> Hachi - Dar-- Yeah, what the dragon said. [19:56] <@Xho> Longinus - So...so you found it, then. What...what happened to me? [19:57] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - You fell off my back and died on impact with the ground. But we have restored you back to life. [19:57] <OluapWorker> *Vixaatus' [19:58] <@Xho> Longinus - No doubt you had some...magical intervention with that. [19:58] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - Asv-Aldz. [19:58] <@Xho> Longinus - You what?! [19:58] <OluapWorker> Alhazred - Would you rather be still dead? [19:59] <@Xho> Longinus - ...I suppose when you see it from that perspective...I...am...grateful for your efforts. [19:59] <Hachiman> Hachi - Be thankful since it was this "walking, talking rabbit" that had the idea in the first place, blondy. If it wasn't for me and my great ideas, you'd still be a corpse on a table! ... Please don't hit me. [19:59] <OluapWorker> Sea Witch - Well that's good because that was dangerous as hell. Can we take a rest now? I can barely feel my legs. [20:00] <@Xho> Longinus went over to Hachi, pausing a few moments, before resting his hand on Hachi's head. [20:00] <OluapWorker> (need to go bai) [20:00] == OluapWorker [b11099ab@gateway/web/freenode/ip.177.16.153.171] has quit [Quit: Page closed] [20:00] <@Xho> Longinus - You have my thanks. Though I still know not of what you are. [20:00] <Hachiman> Hachi - ... I-I'm a Lagosi... s-sir... [20:02] <@Xho> Longinus - I see. I apologise for my misdemeanour.

[19:11] <Xho> After Xacutus returned to his island, he received message that none other than Kalarah called for his presence within his palace of Sangua Mons. Having done so, he made his way towards the vast citadel, which built itself layer upon layer on the mountainside. The civilians were commanded to stay clear of the main road to allow Xacutus unhindered passage until he reached the palace grounds. [19:12] <Xho> The palace in itself was of such great size that no being could to see the entirety of it from left to right, and was crafted in such darkstone that light only vaguely escaped its surface. Reddened tapestries bearing the symbol of the Shiarchon hung in multitude in both the exterior and the interior as the pyromancer made his way towards the throne room of the Imperator. [19:14] <Xho> The Imperator's throne room was empty, and by most accounts was large enough to house a Storm Drake in full standing, as it was made for many hundreds to sit in as the Shiarchon's leading council. The light and darkness of the room accumulated at the throne of the Imperator itself, of grand and malevolently indescribable shape. [19:14] <OluapPlayer> (warn me when I can do stoof) [19:15] <Xho> In it, sat the Imperator himself, adorned within his armour as he was flanked to his left, two Praetors; Julianus and Arcturus, who were armed on the occasion should Xacutus attack. Their eyes behind their helms tracked the pyromancer's movement as he approached the Imperator. Kalarah himself sat on the throne somewhat casually, slumped with his left hand supporting his head. [19:16] <Xho> He held out his hand in a halting gesture, signalling Xacutus to stop moving. [19:16] <Xho> (nao) [19:17] <OluapPlayer> The Sea Giant had reduced his body temperature in order to not set fire upon kalarah's tapestry, but his footsteps were still dirtied due to his stone-like composition. His face was locked in an annoyed frown, which was relatively normal for him. [19:17] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - Why did you call me here? [19:17] <Xho> The Imperator said nothing for a few moments before beginning to speak. [19:19] <Xho> Kalarah - For two reasons. I should begin with the first. The Angel of Voices has spoken to me of your victory over the Sea Giant Vectrom. I should reward you for this; though what I can give you is mostly worthless to a creature like you. [19:20] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - Angel of who? And depends, really. It might be useful for me. [19:21] <Xho> Kalarah - What could a pyromancer desire from the Void, exactly? [19:22] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - Void? Keep your crazy to yourself, I have a lot of it already. [19:22] <Xho> Kalarah - Then I give you nothing...which brings me to my second reason. [19:22] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - Say it. [19:23] <Xho> Kalarah shifted his posture in his throne to lean forward. The look of Kalarah would have been stern if it were not for the facelessness of his helm. [19:23] <Xho> Kalarah - Do you know whose dominion you step through? Of whom your...service and lust for destruction is owed to? [19:24] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - My lust of destruction is my own. I am no one's servant. [19:25] <Xho> Kalarah - Perhaps...perhaps not. Yet you walk on the soil and halls of my empire. An empire governed by the void. By the Seven-Headed God. [19:26] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - Are you trying to convert me? Your crystal-headed friend tried that in the past and I blew his head off. [19:29] <Xho> Kalarah - Trust in my words. The will of the Oblivion is indomitable. And I am His scion. You destroy as you please, though He right now looks upon you with a cold gaze. [19:30] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - I own allegiance to no god, Elf. I destroy because I want to destroy. I burn the world because it deserves to burn. And not even the Twelve will stop me! [19:32] <Xho> Kalarah - And if you were to disobey His word... [19:32] <Xho> *...? [19:33] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - I don't care for his word! If it goes against what I want then I'll disobey thrice over! [19:34] <Xho> The two Praetors next to Kalarah took no warmth in these words, and, Julianus, one of unreasonable and violent attitude, and Arcturus, a fervent follower of their god, drew his blade as Julianus raised his heavy lance, looking at Xacutus through their helms with angered gazes. [19:34] <Xho> Arcturus - You dare blaspheme against our Lord? [19:35] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - I'm not talking to you! [19:35] <Xho> Julianus - Careful with that tongue of yours, beast. You insult the great Chaos God in front of his herald. [19:36] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - His herald needs to stop preaching at me. I'm no god's pawn! [19:38] <Xho> The two approached Xacutus in order to make him distance himself from the Imperator, pointing their darkstone weapons at the pyromancer. [19:39] <OluapPlayer> In response, Xacutus drew the Exacutus Vulcanus and pointed it at the two Praetors, periodically changing who he was pointing to. [19:40] <Xho> Kalarah - I preach not. I merely state the truth in the matter. [19:40] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - You're wasting time with this. All I care for is destroying the world! [19:41] <Xho> Julianus was ired by Xacutus' words, and saw little reason not to attack the pyromancer. He lunged at Xacutus with his lance in hopes of impaling him on it. [19:43] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus responded by letting out a roar at Julianus' direction and sending the Exacutus at his direction, not bothering to dodge his lance as fire erupted out of his mouth. [19:45] <Xho> Julianus, and Arcturus behind him were deterred by the flames, though unhurt due to both the armour of their being and their deformation. The Exacutus flung off Julianus' armour, denting it considerably as they both stumbled backwards, fazed by the flames. [19:46] <Xho> Kalarah remained mostly unchanged throughout the spectacle; his nature was calm and seemingly unimpressed with the actions of his lessers. [19:46] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - Bet it'll look lovely to see you losing to a mere beastman in front of your leader, you damned elves! [19:47] <OluapPlayer> (Kalarah - damn                 forgot popcorn) [19:47] <Xho> Kalarah's fists clenched as he stood from his throne. The two praetors backed away as their Imperator was standing, though there seemed to be little motion from Kalarah aside from that. [19:48] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus repeatedly swung the Exacutus in front of himself as if provoking the two to come back at him, with little success. [19:49] <Xho> Kalarah - You see, Xacutus, we have a common goal. We wish to see this world drown under flame. Though heed these words; you may think it wise to turn on me once I have outlived your use. [19:50] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - See, you know i'm doing it. And I totally expect you to do the same. We're even. [19:51] <Xho> Kalarah's hand held itself out as he spread his fingers, clasping the pyromancer in some form of telekinetic grasp. Swinging his hand across, he threw Xacutus away from him, closer to the entrance of the throne room in one swift movement. [19:52] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus landed on his head, and as he got back up, a cackle came out of him as stumbled into the exit's direction. [19:52] <OluapPlayer> Xacutus - This throne room, though, When you die, it's mine! [19:52] <OluapPlayer> though.* [19:52] <Xho> Kalarah - We shall see.

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 * Kitálaþerāz
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