A new day dawns, and you awaken in the housing provided for you by the Church. Five days ago, all of you found yourself in a small, unnatural cave with a pounding headache and no memory of how you got there. * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina has joined #nova-ic * GMban sets mode: +v Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina A new day dawns, and you awaken in the housing provided for you by the Church. Five days ago, all of you found yourself in a small, unnatural cave with a pounding headache and no memory of how you got there. 6<<13 did i miss anything? 6>> * SakurenaArashiken ponders using hte hat, but decides against it. It's not going to get her anywhere << Not really... ok, I'm late. >> You all met up with Church troops who brought you here, calling you the "awakened" and promising answers. * Melissa_Lendale looks at some of the other "awakened" with various glances * Aensa begins to meditate in a corner. * Alamardo has joined #nova-ic 6<< *harpoons* 6>> Today, their lord, a person called Atma who most of you have not yet seen, has offered to explain things to you. * GMban sets mode: +v Alamardo (Is can has schala? :V) And so the adventure begins... * Schala has joined #nova-ic * GMban sets mode: +o Schala * Sinclair hides his lower arms with his cloak, glancing around at the others with only mild interest * Kyrie_Aerafina stands to the side of the group, waiting for Atma to explain what's going on. She's still worried about her sister, however, and she occasionally wrings her hands nervously. 11<<10 Did I miss a post? 11>> A new day dawns, and you awaken in the housing provided for you by the Church. Five days ago, all of you found yourself in a small, unnatural cave with a pounding headache and no memory of how you got there. 6<< You missed, roll to hit again 6>> You all met up with Church troops who brought you here, calling you the "awakened" and promising answers. roll 1d20 Becoming psychically focused. 09[Roll] 15Aensa14 rolls15 1d2014: 19 = 151914. 14[15 Becoming psychically focused. 14] << Not... really. >> * Mariah_Hayashizaki stands to the side as well, fidgeting with a ring on her finger. (I'm focused :V) * Avitar_Diggs takes a moment (hour) to prepare himself for the day. He forms his soulmeld and decides that he wants to continue being a Wizard today. 6<< You can take 20. :V 6>> (Autohypnosis skill is at 14. I'm focused. :P) 6<< ~ 6>> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina strides into whichever hall of the church shi has been asked to meet the other 'awakened' with hir long braid swung over the shoulder, shi is still braiding the last few loops and ties it closed with the flourish of a yellow ribbon before looking over the other people in attendence. Hir eyes are al but closed in a serene expression. 6<< Becoming focused is actually a feat of Concentration I thought. 6>> * Melissa_Lendale tries to express an emotion to describe the people she's seeing, but cannot. (Oh right. In that case, 11. I'm still focused.) roll 1d20+11 Focusing 09[Roll] 15Kyrie_Aerafina14 rolls15 1d20+1114: 5 + 11 = 151614. 14[15 Focusing 14] << Mmmm, bad omens. >> * Sinclair checks over his belongings to make sure all of his random objects are still around, checks his gold * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina 's eyes linger on alissa, at which point they open and hir piercing eyes, one striking blue with streaks of silver flushing through it the other silver entirely take a carefull look at melissa before shi closes her eyes again and folds her hands. "Hmm?" 6<<13 *melissa meh bad typing 6>> * Aensa shifts to her knees, genuflecting with a murmered prayer. * Melissa_Lendale turns her eyes towards one of the Angels in the room 4<<12 There are multiple angels in the room? 4>> 6<<3 Alamardo and Sashiel both. 6>> 6<<13 me and roo both 6>> 4<<12 I thought he was a Gnome... 4>> * Aensa sits up, muttering in Celestial about Mercury. 6<<3 He's a half-celestial gnome. :P 6>> * Alamardo waits for these answers, promising nothing but observing and being friendly for the time being. Humans can be rather tricky at times... 6<<13 he is a half celestial gnome. i am a half celestial human 6>> * Melissa_Lendale slowly breaths out a sigh... "At least the headache from those giants are gone... somewhat..." * Avitar_Diggs takes a moment to examine his surroundings. There's a knock on the door of your quarters, and the door opens, revealing a silver-armored knight. Sashiel recognizes him as Tomas, the knight who brought her to Greendale. * Leyla has joined #nova-ic * Mariah_Hayashizaki glances over when the door opens, furrowing her brow apprehensively. * GMban sets mode: +v Leyla * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina flushes in hir face but says nothing but simply nods hir head in greeting * Melissa_Lendale looks towards the door, after feeing her head. << could you give me a basic scene destripion so I can choose some method to not get myself shot? >> 6<<3 You are all in the Awakened barracks, which are a large... well, barracks, inside the cathedral in Greendale. 6>> (Imban: Cleric spells= one detect magic, two guidance, Protection from Chaos, Comprehend Languages,) * Sinclair glances over, again feigning a lack of interest, but actually following what's going on. << Just examing each other while you're there though >> roll 1d20 +14 Bluff if anyone wants to doubt my interest level 09[Roll] 15Sinclair14 rolls15 1d2014: 14 = 151414. 14[15 +14 Bluff if anyone wants to doubt my interest level 14] * Mechalomaniac is now known as Syrel_Lechise * Aensa trails at the rear, looking with quiet fascination at the celestial beings. * GMban sets mode: +v Syrel_Lechise * Leyla hangs just outside the door "The lord Atma bids all of you a good morning, Awakened. He wishes to meet with you now." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius lifts himself from getting ready, wearing a brilliant, leathery red-gold cloak with lines of deep copper trim running through it, and an unusual, claw-like clasp at the throat. He seems vaguely green-toned in skin, bearing the telltale ears and elfin androgyny as well. << Where am I supposed to be right now? >> 6<<3 In or out of bed in the barracks. 6>> It's about time... << Out of bed >> "Splended!" . o O ( um~ please don't be alarmed... I'm going to come in now~ ) * Kyrie_Aerafina nods slowly, walking forward with her hands clasped behind her back. * Leyla opens the door with TK while out of sight at walks in << And I'm supposed to head where...? >> * Melissa_Lendale slowly stands and walks around a bit. * SakurenaArashiken has quit IRC (Read error: Operation timed out) 6<<3 Um... 6>> 6<<3 Tomas will be taking everyone to the main hall of the cathedral. 6>> * Aensa shimmers as she walks between shadow and light, briefly becoming translucent, then solid again. << Sorry, I'm still a little confused right now. >> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina walks towards tomas and smiles. "Hello again, sir tomas, how have you been the past 5 days?" . o O ( ah! we're leaving already? um... have you seen a girl named Sarah around? I can't find her anywhere... ) * QuerusDraconigensAerarius ... does, however, have one thing elves don't. He's freaking ripped. Certainly, he could look like a well-defined male OR female, but... regardless, the curious, cloaked elf proceeds along. He wears silvery maille garments and a tabard bearing a copper dragon on a blue field. 4<<12 Erm...you know Regs dropped, right Shingro? 4>> << I do know yes >> * Alamardo wanders over next to the other half-celestial and peers up at hir! "Greetings!" 4<<12 ok 4>> 4<<7 I too am confused 4>> * Melissa_Lendale follows the others "As well as can be expected. I'll be heading out tomorrow to follow up on the gnoll uprisings I'm sure several of you are aware of." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius is following the knight, who is presumably rapidly gaining a gathering towards the hall? "Anyway, follow me." 4<<12 Ok, the timportant thing right nwo is to follow this knight guy. When we meet the king, he'll explain everything, like in FF1 4>> 12«13« Then we can all go get knocked down. 13»12» 6* Tomas leaves the barracks, probably with several people in tow, and heads to the main hall of the cathedral. * Mariah_Hayashizaki follows Tomas along, arms crossed. 4<<7 Ok. *Beats Imban for not sending him a PM when the game started and beats Chouta for not being in the game because he'd do that anyway 4>> * Sinclair stands up, continuing to use his lower arms to hold his cloak in place to hide them from view. When he stands upright, the black cloak is fully closed over his body. He seems... rather indifferent to all these ongoings, but follows anyways. There's an everpresent vibe of minor irateness about him, but this hasn't seemed to have changed any, so it's hard to say where it's from * Melissa_Lendale sighs as she has never delt with someone important in her life, at least as far as she remembers. * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina nods and follows behind Tomas, turning towards alamardo and giving him a courteous nod. "Like wise. Its a pleasure to see one like me in this confusing times." * Syrel_Lechise follows Tomas as well, strapping her Halberd to her back and looking among the group, sticking close to those she knows already (namely Kyrie) * Leyla is currently in the form of a young girl of 12 or so with a dark reddish brown teeshirt and twin brown ponytails, she hangs after the group as they start to leave with Tomas * Avitar_Diggs follows this Tomas, and notes curiously that most of these awakend seem to be female. . o O ( uwa~ wait up! jeese I know you guys are intellegent :/ ) * Melissa_Lendale whispers to Avi in Elven, hoping Tomas doesn't overhear it "Are you planning to hit on me or the others?" 6* The main hall of the cathedral is a gigantic gothic vault with silvery walls adorned in golden holy iconography. Standing behind the pulpit is a glorious being seemingly floating in the air, wearing elaborate plate armor seemingly made entirely out of gold and platinum, including great metal wings that stretch easily five feet out to each side from his shoulders. The only visible part of his body is his head, and he has no face, his head being but a brilliant light instead. [Warning] GMban, your message was cut off! Here's where it ended: ead, and he has no face, his head being but a bril 6* brilliant light instead. "Lord Atma..." Kyrie whispers to herself. << oh god dammit, his brain is going to blow me up isn't it? :( >> 4<<12 SHIT, ATMA WEAPON! 4>> << Calm down guys... >> 6<<3 Strangely enough, he does not register on Leyla's Mindsight at all. 6>> << huh! >> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina kneels down onto her knee. * Mariah_Hayashizaki stops and takes a step back upon seeing Atma, somewhat unnerved. 6<<13 that means "take no mind of the simple inventor gnome behind the red curtain" 6>> *Turns to Kyrie an nods, giving the girl a reassuring smile. Looking at Atma, she focuses her vision to try and detect any evil from him.* * Aensa follows Sashiel's example, seemingly un-intimidated. "7Shiny!" You detect evil about you. Do you want to continue detecting evil? * Melissa_Lendale kneels down as well, though slightly nervious... ((Yes)) * Avitar_Diggs looks towards the strange being "Most intriging..." * Melissa_Lendale pulls on Avitar's leg. "Kneel down." There is one strong evil aura present. Six seconds more of study reveals that it's coming from the bat-winged girl behind you. << it's not me this time! D: >> "Oh! My, my mind has been absent lately!" ((Who's the bat girl? 6<<13 this is somekind of celestial from mechanus right? 6>> 6<<3 Mellisa Lendale 6>> * Avitar_Diggs knees with Melissa ((And that's it?)) 6<<3 Yes. 6>> ((Ok then!)) * Sinclair seems impressed, though only mildly. Fails to kneel, but is at least giving respectful attention * Lucius follows suit and kneels (a gentleman must always bow down before royalty). * Mariah_Hayashizaki eyes everyone who is kneeling and steps back behind them, not doing the same. Atma's voice booms out through the hall, powerfully but with a sense of tranquility. "Rise, awakened. There is no need to kneel before me, for I am merely the sword and voice of the Daughter of God." * Leyla continues to boggle at the strange apparation * Melissa_Lendale stands * Lucius quickly rises in response. *Also makes it a point not to kneel. She also doesn't seem disturbed by the strange collection of individuals around her in the slightest.* * Leyla tries general broadcast trying to find a way to talk to atma . o O ( I uh... I can't seem to find you... ) * QuerusDraconigensAerarius smiles peacefully as he regards the spectacle. He either seems to have not noticed the whole kneeling thing going on, or didn't care to either. * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina stands up and shakes the tips of hir wings a bit since they were just on the ground * Avitar_Diggs rises. "Thank you. Good sir...or...madam...could you please enlighten us as to why we all have been summoned here?" * Aensa stands slowly, glancing about discreetly. * Alamardo seems too transfixed with staring in rapture to actually kneel or anything... this manmechathing is quite fascinating to a gnome! I would like to know that, too. * Lucius thinks "This isn't quite the type of monarch I've been trained to be courteous towards, but no matter, for all nobles and royalty deserve courtesy." "Of course you cannot, young Awakened. However, fear not. I can hear you just fine." . o O ( ah... um... okay~ ) * Melissa_Lendale breaths rapidly I'm a bit curious as to why we're all here as well. "Master Diggs, do you mean summoned to this city, or to this country?" * Mariah_Hayashizaki glances around. (That didn't make any sense.) "Both, if you don't mind me asking." Avitar is suprised the being knows his name already. * Kyrie_Aerafina is letting the others speak, preferring to just listen as she sticks near Syrel. She's mildly surprised that no one has commented that on her appearance, but considering there is a whale-thing here too, she guesses it isn't so unusual. * Melissa_Lendale feels as if she doesn't really belong to such a holy place. "At the risk of sounding rude, i would like to afix this world to that question. Unless i am very much mistaken it is not the one I and likely most of us were born on." * Aensa remains silent, noticing Lendale's discomfort. "You would be correct, Master Sashiel." "I... am afraid that I cannot tell you why you awoke in this country five days ago, for it is beyond my meager knowledge and the Daughter of God has not seen it fit to enlighten me." * Lucius reminisces on his arduous training in the Nazi war facilities and his encounters with the hunter of the White Whale. * Alamardo 's wings flap a bit in excitement. "This doesn't look like Azeroth OR Outlands... Where ARE we?" I didn't think this was Toril. I can't feel the weave. "Then i wish to ask another question instead. has the daughter of god given you the knowledge of what is to be our fate after we fufill whatever reason of calamity has brought us here. Will we be allowed to return to our homes?" I really don't feel like I belong here... "It is possible. One of the things she has told me in recent days is of the great western mountain - that it contains a 'seal' of some sort." 4<<12 Where are you going? When are you comming hoommmeee~? 4>> 4<<7 Avi remembers how Orguss ends doesn't he? 4>> 4<<12 Sadly. 4>> * Sinclair silently observes the whole time, his expression and stance unchanging throughout the whole discussion "7... so, if your face is just light, how do you smile?" "Is this the mountain atop of which burns the Eldritch flame i saw before meeting Sir Tomas?" "What manner of seal would this be, Lord Atma? From the sound of it, perhaps it would be a seal of great magical nature?" * Melissa_Lendale nervously, she tries to say something "The... western mountain... that's the first thing I saw..." saing this, she slowly starts to feel like collasping. "Or some other mountain..." "Yes, masters Lucius and Sashiel. It is quite likely to be so." We saw it too. It was near those dreadful ruins. * QuerusDraconigensAerarius stares intently at Atma Weapon's features, such as they are, wondering. * Avitar_Diggs moves to support Melissa. "Are you alright?" << Am I assumed to have been with you guys all this time? >> 6<<3 For a day or two. 6>> 6<<3 Everyone woke up separately. 6>> "I'm fine... just... this place makes me feel anxious." * Aensa eyes Querus for a moment, before looking fascinatedly at Lucius. "Do you have any idea as to what sort of seal it is?" "Or what it is that the seal seals away..." "Hmmm, I suspect it might have to do with your heritage. It might be best if you stepped outside for a moment." "I'll... try..." *turns to face Atma* "I'm sorry but... this place... makes me feel nervious..." "My good man, if this matter concerns this half-celestial so much, then does he not have the privelege of learning about it?" "It is called the Holy Seal, and the ancient records show it to be a great stone of powerful enchantment." * Melissa_Lendale slowly walks away... 6<<3 Do any of you want to roll Sense Motive? 6>> 12«13« I do. 13»12» * QuerusDraconigensAerarius cants her head, thinking. . o O ( 7Come to think of it, how can he even eat? ) 4<<7 Yes 4>> 4<<12 Yeha sure! 4>> roll 1d20+8 09[Roll] 15Mariah_Hayashizaki14 rolls15 1d20+814: 13 + 8 = 152114. << I don't see why I shouldn't. >> roll 1d20-2 Sense Motive! 09[Roll] 15QuerusDraconigensAerarius14 rolls15 1d20-214: 11 - 2 = 15914. 14[15 Sense Motive! 14] roll 1d20+12 Sense Motive 09[Roll] 15Syrel_Lechise14 rolls15 1d20+1214: 20 + 12 = 153214. 14[15 Sense Motive 14] 6<< YEAH GO SENSE MOTIVE 6>> roll +2 that 09[Roll] 15Avitar_Diggs14 rolls15 1d20+214: 14 + 2 = 151614. 14[15 that 14] roll 1d20+5 Sense Motive 09[Roll] 15Aensa14 rolls15 1d20+514: 12 + 5 = 151714. 14[15 Sense Motive 14] 4<<7 I see through your Jedi Mind Tricks! These ARE the Droids we're looking for! 4>> roll 1d20+4 Sense Motive 09[Roll] 15Lucius14 rolls15 1d20+414: 9 + 4 = 151314. 14[15 Sense Motive 14] roll 1d20+8 I wish I was better at this but yes 09[Roll] 15Sinclair14 rolls15 1d20+814: 5 + 8 = 151314. 14[15 I wish I was better at this but yes 14] 4<<12 Lol 4>> roll 1d20+4 Ho ho ho Sense Motive 09[Roll] 15Kyrie_Aerafina14 rolls15 1d20+414: 3 + 4 = 15714. 14[15 Ho ho ho Sense Motive 14] roll +4 09[Roll] 15Alamardo14 rolls15 1d20+414: 13 + 4 = 151714. Syrel can tell that Atma is not telling everything he knows on the subject. Everyone else feels it rather difficult to read the expression of someone without expressions. << Definitely a bad omen. >> (Hee hee) (I don't like this, he won't even show his face.) (XD) *She folds her arms over her chest and looks up at Atma* Is that all you know? It really isn't much to go on. * Avitar_Diggs follows Melissa out to make sure she's alright. "The Voice of the Daughter of God would not misrepresent that which she has said." "7I know! I mean, I can't even tell if he is frowning..." You might omit something, though... << By the way, do I get the 525 XP for the prologue or not? >> * QuerusDraconigensAerarius does the 'picture frame' gesture with his hands. They are quite obviously tipped in claws. Of course. All I am saying, Lord Atma, is if we're going to help you, we need to know as much as possible. 4<<12 Let's fighre that out later... 4>> roll 1d20+14 Diplomacy to get him to spill the beans 09[Roll] 15Syrel_Lechise14 rolls15 1d20+1414: 11 + 14 = 152514. 14[15 Diplomacy to get him to spill the beans 14] 6<<3 Yesno. If I never end up making up a prologue for the people who missed the first ones, I'm going to assign the 525 XP to everyone who didn't do one. 6>> "If you've gathered us together, then surely you want us to do something for you. I'd like to hear that request, if you don't mind." roll 1d20+7 (sense motive, hurr lol late was toileting) 09[Roll] 15Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina14 rolls15 1d20+714: 13 + 7 = 152014. 14[15 (sense motive, hurr lol late was toileting) 14] 4<<7 I really didn't need to know that Rebi 4>> << Atma's bound to know two were missing, nay, 3 >> 12«13« PM me more details. 13»12» "The archives are as open to you as they are to me." "So, have we been gathered just to be formally told we're lost?" Very well then. I do have one more question though... Yes, I could have figured that out on my own. "But it is true, the Daughter of God wished you gathered here for a reason. She desires you to go to the great western mountain and break the Holy Seal." You call us "The Awakened". Why? . o O ( is... wouldn't that be breaking something that's not ours? ) 4<<12 Because we woke up, duh. 4>> "Because the thing which ties you together is that you mysteriously awakened here. As you can see by taking a look around, there is a great variety among you." Atma gestures first to Avitar, then Sashiel, then Leyla, then Lucius. Mysterious? It doesn't seem like that. I thought you said the Daughter of God brought us. *Looks around at the group and nods a little, not seeming very impressed* I guess I've grown accoustomed to it over the years. . o O ( ah... you know I'm Notdead :/ I guess I shouldn't be suprised ) "And I suppose that we should all visit the archives and find out just how to break this Holy Seal, correct? It would surely be folly to head out to the mountain without foreknowledge." * Leyla gives up on pretense and sinks a few inches into the floor "She foresaw your arrival, but she has not claimed any part in it." "It should be relatively easy to break the Holy Seal by force of arms, but accessing it is... more difficult, and why we have not done so on our own." I presume by that you mean that it is guarded? "So what makes us more likely to succeed?" * Aensa looks at Atma. "Have the clerics of your land consulted with the gods they worship to determine the cause?" Of course... "So this Holy Seal would happen to be a physically breakable one? That seems quite odd for such an esoteric-sounding dweomer." "A...h. I am sorry I did not already speak of that. Here in this world, God is silent. My only connection to them is through the Daughter of God, who hears their voices." . o O ( h-hey hold on! isn't anyone concerned about what breaking this would actually mean? what would breaking it do? ) * Aensa tilts her head. "What is the Daughter of God, then?" So you only have one god? Then wouldn't any holy seal here belong to him or her? * QuerusDraconigensAerarius wonders, "7Maybe if he glowed a different colour..." I don't get why we'd be breaking it in that case. "It was laid in place by one of my predecessors." "I do not feel it wise to break a holy seal without knowing what its purpose is. by all accounts such powerul seals usually are reserved to seal in eldritch evils of unspeakable magnitude. And the one who has forseen us do this task, will not show her face to us or tell us any of the details of what we are doing. I am well aware that this is alot to demand but unless i know the exact effects the breaking of this seal wi [Warning] Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina, your message was cut off! Here's where it ended: now the exact effects the breaking of this seal wi << Fantasy 105... Ninty percent of all seals are found out the hard way. >> breaking of this seal will have i will not." "7Can you like, glow red when you're angry or something? Or pink when you're feeling 13gay?" << :D >> 12«13« :D 13»12» 4<<7 :D 4>> << If I could, I get a free Unarmed Strike on you for that one >> "Hush, chap, such irreverence is completely uncouth in the face of royalty." * Leyla shifts herself rapidly between a set of different colors~ "Well then, it seems we need to do some research. If you would excuse me, Lord Atma, I think I will take up your offer to investige your library." "Master Lechise, it is indeed guarded, and sealed away itself: half of the key to it is in the Tower of Zarvera, the other under the ruins of Ridora. Master Amustrad, it is simply the case that, especially with the gnoll uprisings, we have very few of your skill available." * Lucius glares hostilely at Querus. * QuerusDraconigensAerarius seems very caught up in his contemplation of this Atma... before he turns to Lucius, "7What? You never feel 13gay?7 You know? Happy?" *Can't help but stifle a laugh before shaking her head and looking back to Avitar* 4<<7 Master? 4>> * Avitar_Diggs makes a short bow, and makes his way towards the library...wherever that may be. << Formal way of saying Mister I'm guessing >> 4<<7 I'm a woman :P 4>> * Mariah_Hayashizaki sighs, her grim expression fading a bit. Don't leave me Avitar... << That's not what I meant, but oh well. >> * Melissa_Lendale feels nervious but can't find the exit from this place ....the ruins of Ridora....those are in the center of the woods where Kyrie, Mel, and I awoke? 6<<3 Whoops, meant Miss :p 6>> "Come with me, Melissa. perhaps I can find a way to ease your pain from notes in the library." Aviter extends his hand to her. Alright 6<< He is obviously a golem programmed to address everyone as Master to avoid confusing gender pronouns. >_> 6>> * Melissa_Lendale follows Avitar to the library "So you're so desperate for work that if you are delivered some random weirdos, you'll take 'em, huh? tough luck there." "Masters Hayashizaki and Lemouri, yes, the Holy Seal was set in place by one of my predecessors." * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina facefolds at sinclairs words << Querus, nice guess >> "As the archives will show, it was put in place by order of the Daughter of God at that time to protect us from a great evil. The Daughter of God currently wishes it to be removed." 4<<12 I'll be searching for history books on this land and some kind of protective spell for Melissa in the library, but sine you'r ebusy talking to the others, i'll wait. 4>> * Alamardo darts glances at the other members of the group, curiously. He lets others ask the questions that everyone is interested in and instead takes time to take in the variety of these, people. And stare in rapture at the mechanical man. Would the protections not cease? "They would. However, the Daughter of God has yet instructed the Holy Seal to be broken." * Aensa eyes Querus for a moment before looking back to Atma. "You did not answer my question, I believe. What is the Daughter of God?" *Shakes her head and mutters to herself* I don't like this at all... "Master Tuaelari, the Daughter of God is a human girl, younger than Master Lendale, who hears the voices of the gods in her head. She speaks for them to me, and I turn her words into actions." "Syrel..." Kyrie speaks up for once, looking up the woman. "I don't know what's going on...Why are we being asked to break a seal? It seems like a bad idea." So this is a different Daughter of God than the old one? "Eh, this all sounds like a idea to me, from beginning to end. I'll pass." * Sinclair turns on his heel, and starts towards the door "Yes, Master Hayashizaki. This is the twenty-first Daughter of God who has ruled Greendale. The Holy Seal was set in place by the nineteenth." . o O ( ... is she my age? can I meet her? ) * Alamardo perks up and asks a question. "Can we meet her?" * Lucius searches for history books, more intent on finding out about the world rather than the seal. 6<<13 great were working for joan of arc XXI more nutcase for your buck and we can all die for her xdelusions 6>> *Turns back to Kyrie and smiles a bit, speaking in a low voice* I agree with you to be honest. Breaking seals seems like a terrible idea to me. It might be our only chance to get home, but...well I want to learn more first at the very least. "You are free to leave if you wish, Master Amustrad. I will be disappointed if you do, but I shall not stop you." "Okay...I trust you and I'm sure Mel does to. I hope we don't do anything bad." * Lucius pulls out a cigarette, places it in his cigarette holder, lights out his lighter, places the holder in his mouth, and gets to reading. "Masters Lemouri and Manastorm, I am the only one other than the gods who may meet with the Daughter of God at present. Especially with your powers, Master Lemouri, you must understand why she is kept away from others." * Aensa remains silent for a minute, then pipes up again. "Are there any laws outstanding within your realm that we should be made aware of?" << That should be "lights it with his lighter". >> 6<<3 Okay, I'll handle library info after the discussion finishes~ 6>> *Nods and pats Kyrie on the shoulder* We'll have to talk to some of these otther people as well. They seem to be as lost as we are. . o O ( I... I suppose... ) * Sinclair walks out, but rather than leaving completely, stands around the corner to the exit so he can continue to listen in on the discussion. * Kyrie_Aerafina nods, looking at the others curiously. "Only those of any civilized realm, Master Tuaelari." * Mariah_Hayashizaki casts her gaze downward, tapping her foot and deliberating. * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina makes a short bow. "Lord Atma, I will always walk the road of justice, no matter who asks. I will learn of this stones purpose in your library if i can, and then i will return my awnser to you. There are no more questions i have which you can awnser, i ask your permission to take my leave." "7... do you know any other civilized realms than your own?" "...there are no civilized realms outside this one." 9<<3 yeah, I realize it's highly likely that atma can sense me around the corner 9>> "7... so how do you know they're of 'any' civilized realm?" "7... I mean I guess if there's only one..." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius makes a gesture... 4<<7 is Tavish talking in orange for a reason, or jsut because? 4>> * Alamardo 's wings flap slowly while he thinks... "One more question... who made you?" 12«13« He's Deadpool 13»12» 6<< Because I adopt a colored text usually to differentiate myself. 6>> "Master Aerarius, can you yourself conceive of a realm where brigandry, murder, villainy, and all sinful things are the way of life, and yet it be civilized?" 4<<12 Showoff. 4>> 6<< :V 6>> I know of a little island close to home, but.... *Shakes her head* * QuerusDraconigensAerarius wonders, "7What's 'sinful?'" << If I were really pulling the pompous British gentleman schtick, I'd make a snide remark about Amerikkka. >> 6<<3 :D 6>> << Eh... you got a point >> << Because I am from the actual Earth, of course. >> 4<<12 Say, there wouldn't happen to be a feral tigerwoman, giant, elf archer, psionic demon girl, and an abnoxious drunken mage running around in this world, would there? 4>> 11<<10 Are you Superboy Prime? 11>> "It appears you have much to learn, then, master Aerarius." << No, he is a whale. >> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina is a bit annoyed at not beeing replied to frozen in a bow but straightens up. "Are not devils still civiziled in their own way lord atma. The things that are evil are not nesescarily the ones that laws forbid. I have seen many lands claim to be civilized with laws that allowed such evils." * Sinclair walks over to the library, since he finds the current discussion pointless. "The civilization of Hell is naught but a lie." I have to agree with....him. *points to Sashiel* I don't intend to break any seal without knowing the full reprecussions. * Mariah_Hayashizaki makes her way out with Sinclair also. "7Is that like when dad slept with another elf? Because I didn't understand it at the time, why mom was so angry that he slept with another elf. He didn't seem to understand either, and he's really smart! Besides, it's not like she lost anything. She was still the only girl he slept with..." "If the Awakened wish to take their leave now, they may. If there are any other questions, I shall answer them now, but I must go and confer with the Daughter of God shortly." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius stands there and wonders. * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina nods and leaves for the library confused *Sigh* This isn't right at all... "It... I am not sure how that is possible, master Aerarius, so I must merely stand in confusion." *Looks down to Kyrie and places her hand on her shoulder* I'm going to head to their archives and see what I can find. Would you like to come along? * Kyrie_Aerafina nods. "Okay, Syrel." . o O ( someday... someday I would like to talk with her, I can't remember anyone who was like me in so long... even if the voices she hears are further away ) * Leyla drifts backwards towards the doors though 6<< Pffft. :P 6>> *Nods and heads out toward the library* "Yes. It's completely stupid. However, I'm sure someone will be stupid enough to follow. If I'm going to be stuck here, I want to find out how bad it will be when someone opens that seal." Atma turns and leaves the pulpit, entering a room and floating up a narrow staircase to the left of the grand hall. I don't even know where I should be. I just know it's not here! "7So, do you have the laws written down somewhere? Because I remember something about draconic laws, and writing them down, and it was really important, even if it was kinda mean, but the other way was even worse..." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius watches Atma depart. . o O ( 7He never did answer my question about glowing pink. ) 6<<3 Anyone who goes to the libraries finds them right away. They're a large archive of old scrolls and tomes run by a short blond-haired boy in a green robe. He seems a bit geeky, especially with his glasses. 6>> * Sinclair is intent on finding out what the guys at the library dig up before making a final decision on this. * Melissa_Lendale slowly tries to regulate her breathing << It's Yuuno! >> << I'm right, aren't I! >> 6<<3 If anyone is going or trying to go anywhere else, let me know. There's uh... outside, the barracks, upstairs after Atma, or downstairs on the opposite side from where Atma went upstairs. 6>> 6<< Yuuno? :P 6>> << I wonder if they ventilation for my smoking. >> * Alamardo turns to Querus. "Most of the laws of my people deal with intellectual property. If someone invents something, what rights they have to the use of that invention, and what other people can do with it and such." 6<< ... oh. :P 6>> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina is waiting outside the library and turns to syrel as she approaches. "Greetings, again, I have noticed just now that your questions were direct and to the point and with a healthy dose of skepticism required from an intellectual individual. If you don't mind i'd like to ask you for your help." << Come on! Glasses, blond, fascination with green and books? Gotta be Yuuno. >> * Avitar_Diggs attempts to find text on the history of the world, especially this seal. << Tyth, you're not the first one to think that way >> * Leyla stares at the ceiling a bit and seems to waver "7I wanna see what he thinks the laws are like everywhere..." "7That seems so silly!" "In any case, I think I will join the others in the library." He nods to [s]the Naaru[/s] Atma and flits out to go find them. 4<<12 Is there some kind of roll involved in this, and can I take a 20 on it? I have nothing but time. 4>> * QuerusDraconigensAerarius wanders off to the library since that seems to be the place of Finding Answers, "7I bet these people have a law against nudity too." << I'd like to know if I have to make Lore checks too. >> * Melissa_Lendale simplely looks around, perhaps to find something that interests her... * Alamardo chuckles to Querus. "If they don't, they soon will I bet." *She giggles a bit and looks over Sashiel* Well, let's just say that I've dealt with similar situations before. 6<<3 Checks aren't required. If you're looking for anything specific or asking the librarian, say so~ 6>> Anyway, what would you like help with? 11<<10 Is Patchoulli the librarian? 11>> 6<<3 The librarian is a boy. 6>> * Leyla askes the librarian on notes of spirits who are not dead << :D >> 4<<7 Yeah, Yuuno. He turns into a Ferret 4>> * Avitar_Diggs goes to the library boy. "Excuse me, but could you help me locate a text on the history of the formation of this world?" << Umm, the description was blond, wears green robes and wears glasses so no >> * Mariah_Hayashizaki finds a place to sit in the library and fiddles with her ring dejectedly, waiting to hear what everyone else finds out. But eventually the allure of the books reels her in and she starts searching the bookshelves. Hoping to find out exactly where she is, she looks for any texts on cosmology and geography. * Leyla waits her turn though so as not to fluster the poor boy * Lucius puts away his cigarette and approaches the librarian. * Sinclair waits in line as well 11<<10 So... is his name Chrono? 11>> << *makes a buzzer sound* >> 11<<10 Is he a mahou shounen? 11>> "There is one more that i want to ask for help, Searching through a library this big with 3 of us will be easier." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius begins searching! Surprisingly, he CAN read. 12«13« He's a familiar. 13»12» 6<< So, I know they forbid murder, and theft, but what is villainy and sinfulness. :P 6>> "Er, formation, formation... hm, I'm not exactly sure. Most of our history books only go back about 90 years, and Greendale City existed before then..." * Kyrie_Aerafina stays with Syrel a bit before drifting off to another row in the library and picking up a book dealing with the workings of magic. She flips through it curiously, wondering if there is anything on creating giant explosions. 6<<3 Murder, theft, kidnapping, rape, skinning kittens, arson... 6>> All right. "You there, chap. Would you happen to have any geography and history books for youngsters? You know, basic information." 4<<12 Furries? 4>> "ontop of that i have yet to see their written language, if we must decipher it first then i would like to have the most intellectually inclined people working together" * Death_Goddess has joined #nova-ic "Let's see... protection... protection... protection..." << I'm basically asking for children's books. >> * Death_Goddess is now known as Mel_Aerafina "Hm, there are some books we use in teaching young Clerics. Let me go get one for you." << Mr Buns learns about god!" >> Well I wouldn't call myself an intellectual. I usually left such things for Wizards and Scholars. I know my way around the library though. * Alamardo looks around for someone not paying attention to their surroundings. * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina approaches alamardo He stands up and brings one back quickly, handing it to Lucius. It's titled "Greendale: The Land Loved By God" * Aensa wanders about the library, flitting about from shadow to shadow. * Leyla likely isn't =P "This will do nicely. Thank you, lad." As the librarian helps Lucius, Avitar looks for abook on the history of Greendale. Written in Common, it's a primer to the history of Greendale. Strangely enough, the history only goes back about 90 years, but it explains a good deal about the religious system. * Alamardo is sneaking up on Leyla slowly, and is in turn being approached by Sashiel! 4<<12 Oh, well nvm then. 4>> "I want to know about the mountain seal and why it was formed. As many books on it as you can, without getting into the intricate details of the spell dynamics and whatnot. "I wish to ask you to assist us in finding out more about the seal, as a gnome your technica information is something i lack and it may be important." * Melissa_Lendale turns around and slowly walks towards the Librarian * Lucius walks back to his unusually large (how convenient) chair, lights another cigarette, and peruses the book. roll +11 Stealth 09[Roll] 15Alamardo14 rolls15 1d20+1114: 9 + 11 = 152014. 14[15 Stealth 14] *Follows Sashiel, wondering exactly what he has in mind* By the way, I'm Syrel Lechise. It's nice to meet you. 12«13« All in line! 13»12» roll +6 Perception? roll 1d20+13 09[Roll] 15Syrel_Lechise14 rolls15 1d20+614: 1 + 6 = 15714. 14[15 Perception? 14] 09[Roll] 15Leyla14 rolls15 1d20+1314: 9 + 13 = 152214. << Amusing no? >> 4<<7 HEY! That's more of a Syrel Perception Roll! 4>> << ... >> * Leyla still doesn't do anything~ Umm... Greendale is a simple theocracy, typically ruled in name by a young girl who can hear the voices of the gods, but in fact by a powerful holy man or holy being that can actually carry out what the Daughter of God demands. * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina stops and flushes red in the cheeks. "Ahh i completly forgot, forgive me my zeal, i am Sashiel." * Sinclair glances at the angelic dude as they both ask a similar question, somewhat amused. * Alamardo shhs at Sashiel for a moment. One he's sure his target isn't paying attention, he surprises her with a Daylight spell at her corner of the library. It's suddenly a good deal less gloomy! 6<<13 i outsucceed that check roo >> 6>> It goes into what the doctrines of the gods are said to be, but that's not terribly useful information unless you're considering converting. Aaaaah!! 6<<13 Autosuceed 6>> * Melissa_Lendale breaths nerviously as she looks at the others around her 6<<13 i have +21 perception :P 6>> 4<<7 He wasn't sneaking up on you 4>> (Did he just sneak up on me?) * Leyla does a little spin in the air before righting herself 4<<7 Leyla 4>> (Ah.) * Alamardo giggles! "Have a bright day!" With that, he turns to Sashiel. "Ah, greetings. I am known as Alamardo Firehand Runegaze Manastorm!" The librarian looks up at Sinclair. "A...about the Holy Seal?" * Alamardo 's wings flap. . o O ( wh... what sort of power was that? D: ) Oh gods it's a gnome. * GMban sets mode: +v Mel_Aerafina "Yes. It's sealing something dangerous, right. I want to know about that dangerous thing." * Aensa appears nearby, showing clearly as the shadow is wiped away. << oh god Manastorm XD >> You don't dance and ask every woman you meet to bear your children, do you? 11<<10 Daylight! It's just an illumination spell, though. 11>> * Avitar_Diggs moves on to his second goal of finding some sort of spell to relieve Melissa's pain in holy places. He suspects it is caused by her half-fiend bloodline. 11<<10 Oh dear, Shingro's been in Arcatraz? 11>> << I'm aware, but Leyla hasn't seen it >> << Arcatraz? >> << but of course =P >> 11<<10 WoW stuff, Melissa. 11>> 4<<7 She's met a total of four gnomes. 2 were Assassins and 2 were horribly annoying)) 4>> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina points at alamardo's wings. "I pray these make him more pious then that, but after that display i feel my confidence in his abillities dropping -_-" "I know better than to wholeheartedly believe the doctrines detailed in a children's book," Lucius thinks to himself, "but this is quite an odd religion. It's quite easier to believe in a religion when the gods tangibly carry out their will in the world." "Hmm... well, that's a good question. My father was in the expedition that put it in place about thirteen years ago..." * Alamardo blinks at Syrel. "Only when drunk, and I don't drink." * Aensa walks over to Alamardo. << Okay, what's going on in here? Am I healed of my wounds? What, what, what? >> Good good. *She gives Alamardo a friendly smile* 11<<10 Daylight is an illumination spell. :P 11>> 6<<3 It's about five days after you got to Greendale. You are indeed healed, and sat through a meeting with Atma. 6>> << he popped a flashcap =P >> (I realize this, but it makes me visible even when shadow-melded.) "Surely you have some books on the subject, if it was that recent." 4<<7 Yes, you are. We just met with Atma, and got chaged with a Holy quest to break a seal which is probably a really bad idea 4>> (I can do it too :P) "Pfft. I'm no cleric. I'm a mage!" 6<<3 Now everyone is in the library looking at books or talking to Yuuno Scrya or with each other. 6>> roll 1d20+21 overhear the cleric! 09[Roll] 15Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina14 rolls15 1d20+2114: 10 + 21 = 153114. 14[15 overhear the cleric! 14] * Leyla peers at Alamardo... then shifts to his shape and starts to creep up on him~ 6<< Actually here's a better question: 6>> roll 1d20+8 09[Roll] 15Leyla14 rolls15 1d20+814: 15 + 8 = 152314. Oh? I am as well...well sort of. What's your area of expertise? roll +15 Perception 09[Roll] 15Alamardo14 rolls15 1d20+1514: 17 + 15 = 153214. 14[15 Perception 14] 6<<13 does that let me hear yuuno say that HIS FATHER WAS THERE TO LAY THE HOLY SEAL? 6>> * Mariah_Hayashizaki soon has a pile of books stacked around her at her table, hiding her from view. * Lucius Is there anything else important I learn from the kids' book I'm reading? 6<<3 Yes. 6>> "Excuse me. Must you waste your magic for such things?" 6<< What acts are criminal that DON'T involve direct harm or theft to another or their property? 6>> * Melissa_Lendale walks slowly towards Lechise * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina smiles. << Damn. Is there anything else important I learn from the kids' book I'm reading? >> * Leyla is totally obvious =D Umm... * Leyla pauses about a dozen feet away, unsure how to shout "boo" from a direction :/ * Alamardo blinks. "Wait, what... where did I come from? This is like that time with Cousin Willy's duplication machine..." I'm not cousin will *y! * Alamardo stares at Leyla. * Leyla does a /dance emote 6<<3 Querus> Attempting to meet with the Daughter of God without permission is a crime, but other than that it's pretty much "Don't kill pplz" 6>> "Hmm very good, it seems the librarians father was personally there to lay the seal, we can start by asking to meet him i think. That will give us a lead the others cannot find here." 6<< OK. :P 6>> * Mel_Aerafina slowly walks around the library, with no apparent intentions apart of just exploring the castle. Wandering here and there, she just looks at the enormous stands full of books. 6<<13 don't you mean don't killsteal please :P? 6>> "That may suffice." "Well, we do, but... aside from what some strange people on the street think, I don't think anyone knows what the seal did." * Kyrie_Aerafina places the book back with a frown, finding nothing useful in her desire to improve her abilities. She contemplates looking at another book and finally pulls out a stack of comic books and finds a table, flipping through them as she waits. * Alamardo walks up to Sashiel and curiously pokes her. "Illusion magic?" (Err, Leyla) * Aensa prods Alamardo. "Excuse me." *his hand passes through her* *Turns and notices Melissa, nodding politely to her* Hello miss. * Alamardo looks up at Aensa. "My, you're a tall one!" "Hmm. Perhaps the best way to learn about this world is simple exploration." 6<< So there's no laws against "soft crimes" like walking around in the buff, uh, being gay, uh, propitiating Asmodeus with sacrifices of 8,1gold rather than 4blood... :P 6>> . o O ( yes kinda? I don't think there's enough 'me' here to tied to any one shape... I'm not sure exactly how it works ) 4<<7 Not where I come from either! 4>> 6<<3 You would probably offend people with the first, not the second, and with the third. :P 6>> * Avitar_Diggs puts back a book he was leefing through, and makes his way outside the barracks. Hello... umm, I'm Melissa, and I just want to know that if any magic Devices are around, give them to me to deal wtih 6<<3 Quite possibly in a violence-provoking fashion with the third. :P 6>> 6<< well yes. 6>> Oh? Why might that be? * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina frowns. "Ïllusion magic... what?" *blank stare* 6<< That brings me to my next question. 6>> 11<<10 Sashiel: That was to Leyla, sorry. 11>> "Be so kind as to not cast such...bright...spells, would you?" 6<< What sort of trials do they have. 6>> 11<<10 Can I hear Leyla's mindspeaks? 11>> 9<<3 shiiit. gotta dive out. Just assume I'm walking around looking slightly ticked, reading history books 9>> 6<< If any. 6>> * Mel_Aerafina sweatdrops as she sees her sister reading comics, but, true to her nature, she does not say a thing. Instead, she just grabs a random book, opens it... And blushes deep red as she starts reading it. * Sinclair is now known as Sinclair|BBL 6<<3 Trial by nearest ranking knight judging you innocent or killing you on the spot. 6>> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina walks over to yuuno 4<<7 Oh god, Mel found the chick porn! 4>> * Alamardo beams up at Aensa. "Perhaps you should... lighten up!" He grins and flashes another Daylight centered on the group. Let's just say... the last thing I remembered, I was trained to deal with such devices Rods, Scrolls, similar things "I heared you say your father was present in laying the holy seal, is he still in good health?" * Leyla giggles a bit Ahh. Well should that be required, I'll keep it in mind. "Hi Mel!" Kyrie immediately puts her book down and smiles at Mel. "I'm glad you're okay! You...are okay, right?" She notices the heavy blush on Mel's face and heads over to her side of the table, leaning in. "What are you reading?" "A-ah, yes he is." He blushes a bit when he looks at you. * Aensa winces. 6<< I see. 6>> Of course, disabling traps and unlocking doors I could also do 6<< So there's no checks and balances against the knights. :P 6>> 6<<3 No sir 6>> 6<<3 There are not. :P 6>> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina smiles kindly. but blushes too. "Uhm... would it be possible to meet him?" 6<< So in FACT the law is "whatever the local knight decides." :P 6>> 6<<3 ...Yes. 6>> * Alamardo grins at Leyla. * Avitar_Diggs heads off to towards the local tavern...or rather, to see if this town actually HAS a local tavern. He seems to recall that most do, however. 6<<13 god were playing final fantasy tactics advance, shoot me now 6>> 6<< "Who is probably obviously against you killing people he likes." 6>> 6<< rofl 6>> 6<< CAN I USE AN ALL-MIGHTY? 6>> 6<<3 bzzt 6>> * Mel_Aerafina remains silent as Kyrie asks her what is she reading. "... ... ..." 11<<10 *8yellow cards10 Tavish* 11>> * Leyla actually quizes the librarian himself "so~ um... where does Atma stay? with the daughter of god?" *Looks around, noticing Sashiel has wandered off, she bows a bit apologetically to Melissa* If you'll excuse me, I have to go find something. I'll keep your skills in mind though. Ok... 6<< Are there any in-between punishments? Like, are jails present? 6>> "Um, sure. If you'd like, we can go there after my shift is over." 4<<12 And there's my call. I GTG. I'll be at the bar, not getting drunk. Just taking in a few drinks and getting to know the locals. 4>> * Melissa_Lendale walks around, as she slowly calms her mind down 6<< Are they used to keep anyone except being the local drunk tank? 6>> 6<<3 See ya, Avi. 6>> * Avitar_Diggs is now known as Avi_Away 6<< Bye Avitar. 6>> 11<<10 Get laid! 11>> 6<< Have fun getting drunk. 6>> . o O ( erm, can people just walk in and visit? :/ ) 4<<12 ROLL TO SEE IF I'M DRUNK 4>> 6<<3 That was to Sashiel, not Leyla 6>> * Lucius puts down the current book and approaches the librarian once more. << that seems odd... >> * Aensa approaches Melissa after a few minutes. "You seem...out of sorts." 4<<7 Yeah, you are! 4>> 6<<3 There's a jail in Greendale, but generally beatings and killing are all they have. 6>> Oh... you noticed... << that was supposed to be /t D: >> << DAMMIT, the dice said no. >> 6<< kay. 6>> "My boy, would this library happen to have any tomes on the planar cosmology of this world, perchance?" 6<< No records of like, somewhat enlightened systems of restitution like paying fines? :P 6>> "Planar say what?" 4<<12 ARE THERE ANY WOMEN? IF THERE ARE, I WANNA DO THEM! 4>> 12«13« Does Mariah learn anything about just where in all the darn planes she is and what the layout of this world is like? 13»12» "Very good, in the mean time i would like to say any arcane tomes you have and any books on what local varieties of evil exist here." 6<< Jesus Christ these guys are worse than the Jews. :P 6>> 6<< >_> 6>> 6<< <_< 6>> 6<<13 in other words give me your goddamn monster manual 6>> "Heavens and hells, and such?" * Alamardo flaps his wings a bit and peers at his other self some more, giving 'him' a few pokes. "Are you a ghost?" "Heaven is where good servants of God go after they die, right?" You seem to notice that they have absolutely no real knowledge of the Planes whatsoever. 6<<13 ohh god were on medieval earth >.< 6>> 6<< I mean yes the Jews also had laws on the books that promoted stoning children for being disobedient to their fathers, but they also had things other than beatings and killings. :P 6>> 6<<13 GODDAMN CHRISTIAND 6>> . o O ( I don't really think so... Sarah was able to cure be and it didn't make me catch fire or anything ) 6<< ( And specific rules as to where they can beat/kill people. ) 6>> *Sighs, noticing the general business that the Librarian is facing and goes to listen to the various questions, trying to learn as much as she can. 6<< I think. 6>> 12«13« So basically it's just "Yer not in Kansas no more, girlie." 13»12» 6<<3 Yup. 6>> 6<<3 The presence of a giant glowing guy indicates you may not be on medieval Earth. :P 6>> . o O ( and she told me it would have if I was dead, but I can't remember anything really from before, so I must be Notalive either... it's very cofusing ) * QuerusDraconigensAerarius continues studying the relative lawlessness of the land. * Lucius is suprised at first, but then realizes that this country's religion much resembles Christianity back on Earth. 12«13« But it's a normal kinda fantasy world? Much larger than just Greendale? 13»12» * Alamardo hrmms at Leyla for a moment... he gets a gleam in his eye, then tries to hop right inside her, occupying the same space. 6<<3 Actually, no. There is apparently nothing outside of Greendale's valley mentioned in any books. At all. 6>> 12«13« oooweeeeooo 13»12» * Mel_Aerafina gulps as she passes yet another page, her cheeks like tomatoes. * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina takes all of [S]yuunos[/s] the librarians tomes on magic and the monster manual and peruses them * Leyla flails her arms making the mass of gnome appear to have many arms! "Meeeeel~" Kyrie says as she pokes her sister in the shoulder. "What are you reading~?" 6<< Oh, what are the systems to choose knights and the Voice and Sword of the Daughter of God? 6>> * Alamardo giggles. "This is fun. What other kinds of shapes can you do?" This is very strange... As far as monsters, you notice that a lot of humanoids are around. The biggest one are the gnolls, who constantly plague pretty much everywhere, and are badasses. * Mariah_Hayashizaki groans and rises to her feet. She stretches before putting all the books back exactly where she found them, one at a time. << um, I don't know... anything I can think of I guess... oh I'll show you Sarah, please tell me if you see her~ *shifts into sarah's shape >> 6<<13 i am looking for specific spells to protect larger patches of lands and or errect a magical barrier that prevents passage between two places 6>> * Alamardo steps back out and looks at this 'Sarah' shape? * Melissa_Lendale walks towards the Librarian though slowly as her mind seems to feel like she doesn't belong here. . o O ( I can't blow myself up too large, and I can't seem to make myself too small, maybe there's only so much of me to go around? ) 6<<13 i have a very strange suspicion that were dealing with something like the Mazoku barrier from slayers here 6>> 6<<3 If you're looking for Epic Spell: Create Holy Seal, it's not there. 6>> * Aensa follows Lendale. "I am Aensa Tuaelari, monk and messenger of Mercury." She tilts her head. * Lucius recalls the planar esoterica he learned from the binders at the Nazi training facilities, and theorizes that this world is quite possibly another Prime Material world. Oh * Mel_Aerafina closes the book in as she is startled by Kyrie's poke. She looks at her sister, and gulps lightly. Still, she doesn't say a thing. 4<<7 Uhhh...when everyone else is done I'm going to read stuff similar to what Tavish is looking up. Goverment system, religion, laws, and anything on their cosmology of which I will find nothing 4>> 6<<13 actually i am looking for small scaled spells that serve a similair purpose. 6>> * Mariah_Hayashizaki notices the books Lucius is reading and stops by his table. 6<<3 Knights are pretty much a meritocracy as long as you're in good standing with the Church. 6>> * Leyla decides to shift herself through all the forms of the people in the room, trying them on for size so she'll remember them I had a theory. * Melissa_Lendale turns around towards Aensa 'I'm Melissa lendale, so you noticed what happend with my stance...' * Alamardo watches. "Wow, that's pretty neat. You could disguise yourself as anyone. Can you do objects?" 6<<3 The Voice and Sword is chosen by the Daughter of God. Usually it's the strongest Knight, but sometimes not. 6>> "Well then, my lady, what are you theorizing?" 6<<13 ohh and i wanna know which evil deity the gnolls serve here 6>> "Teeeellllll meeeeee..." Kyrie whines as she hugs her sister from behind, extremely curious as to what could make Mel blush like that. "I promise I won't tell anyone~" 11<<10 They serve the god of eating humans. :P 11>> I can't find any record of the outside world beyond this kingdom. Don't you think it's possible that Greendale is actually what's being sealed? 6<<3 Atma is somewhat of an exception, being as how he was not even a Knight before he became the Voice and Sword. 6>> . o O ( I don't really know, I don't think so, it would be wierd :/ ) 11<<10 We're playing Scrapped Princess! 11>> 4<<7 Is there any information on how the Daughter of God is chosen, or is it just....well Joan of Arc taken seriously? 4>> 6<<3 The latter. 6>> * Alamardo hrmms. "Well, try it?" . o O ( I kind of have an affinity for creatures, particularly ones with intellegence since I can see their minds~ ) << Scrapped Princess? Never seen it >> 6<<13 this is a montotheistic religion, i want to know if they have an arch devil, the way atma talked about the civilisation of hell makes me think they don't have admodeus and his homies here. so i wanna know if they just have a satan 6>> * Mel_Aerafina remains silent. She just opens the book from an angle that Kyrie can look at it as well as her. She's starting to sweat a bit. << Scrapped Princess! >> << hey imban, can I Assume Form of a mimic? =P >> 4<<7 Any type of patter to the previous ones? Age, Race? 4>> 6<<3 D: 6>> "You haven't found any information on, say, foreign relations and trade?" 4<<7 I'm assuming they're all girls 4>> "I noticed you were uncomfortable, certainly..." None whatsoever. From reading the books here, you would think that the world doesn't extend beyond Greendale's borders. All of the Daughters of God are human girls of age 8-15. "Ooooooh..." Kyrie gasps, a blush coming to her cheek as well as she saw what Mel was reading. "Hee hee hee...I see~" 6<< So the daughter of God isn't the one appointing the kngihts? 6>> 6<<3 No. Knights rarely, if ever, meet with the Daughter. 6>> 4<<7 Aaaannnnd....how do they support themselves as far as resources go? 4>> 6<<13 and if all of that gives me nothing fuck it i am reading the local kama sutra 6>> 6<<3 The same way the Pope does. :P 6>> 6<<3 By ruling the fvcking kingdom. :P 6>> 4<<7 I mean the town itself 4>> 4<<7 Do they have farmland and such? 4>> "Yea, Avitar was the first to notice though, I guess I feel nervous about being in this place. He's checking out the town as we speak though... though he did try to help me reduce the disconfort. 6<<3 Oh. Well, yeah. It's the biggest town in the country, and the source of... pretty much all exports to the smaller towns. 6>> * Leyla makes some effort but can't seem to get it to work "Come to think of it, the propaganda in this religion book does seem quite suspicious. Of course, our current circumstances all seem very suspicious as well, given that we seem to have been cherry-picked from our respective worlds." * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina sighs and gets up 6<< And the Sword of the Daughter isn't the one appointing the knights either? 6>> "Aww. Hrmm. How about a cat or a chicken or something?" * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina looks syrel up again 4<<7 Any history of rebellions or insurgancy against the current system? 4>> Mmm... 6<<3 Actually, it seems there is. 6>> * Mel_Aerafina nodnods, then motions her sister to sit with her and be her companion in crime, now that she knows what she's reading. "Theres absolutely nothing here of help at all." * Leyla makes herself into a gnome-sized chicken * Mariah_Hayashizaki ponders a bit, biting her knuckle. * Syrel_Lechise is reading various books on history and looks up to Sashiel. . o O ( I-I can't make myself that small... ) 4"Haha!" He claps in delight. I wouldn't say that...I'm learning quite a bit about how the town is run. I'm beginning to change my mind about this whole mission. It might just be that there is no other path to take. * Leyla struts a bit having fun~ A good few of the books mention something called the Secret Order, though it's questionable whether they're a rebel faction or what. Some of them seem to be screeds against the Order on everything from baking bread out of virgin girls to wanting to destroy the world, while others say that the Church and Order are on decent terms. You can pick out pretty good information that would indicate the large tower to the South that some of you saw is their home base. * Leyla makes herself into a Large chicken and dashes across the library! Hmmm... *Nods thoughtfully* 11<<10 Kweh! 11>> * Mariah_Hayashizaki jumps as Leyla rushes past. 6* Yuuno looks a bit surprised as a large incorporeal chicken dashes across the place. Was that...? 6<<3 Okay, any outstanding questions I didn't answer? 6>> "So, tell me of yourself, Melissa?" "If we do nothing about this so-called 'Holy' Seal, then we could quite possibly be stuck here for all eternity. On the other hand, by taking action, we might just be able to do something about our predicament." * Kyrie_Aerafina giggles slightly and accepts Mel's offer, sitting down next to sister to read along. 4<<7 Anyone important within the town aside fromt he named NPCs thus far? 4>> "The books in this library detail nothing about the cosmology or worldly order beyond religious tennets, even information on evil gods is completly unavailable. it does not make sense from what i know of gnolls they worship evil gods, but nothing detailing such a figure. " * Alamardo laughs and follows... until he realizes he actually has something he needs to find out. He stops, flaps up near Sashiel's ear, and whispers for her to find out about a name... (Which was that fire guy from my prologue) 6<<3 Flame Emperor Crim 6>> 11<<10 Right, Flame Emperor Crim. 11>> 4<<7 I'm gonna go gank him and take his Halberd 4>> 4<<7 Wait that was more of a Naginata. 4>> "I haven't read anything about him but i'll ask" 6<< And the Sword of the Daughter isn't the one appointing the knights either? 6>> * Leyla flaps her wings but can't make any breeze, seeming disapointed she parks herself in the corner thinking about the girl upstairs somewhere * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina goes and asks yuuno what he knows about "Flame Emperor Crim" 6<<3 He actually can appoint knights, but usually trusts his lessers to do that. His power to *dismiss* knights is more frequently used. :p 6>> *Looks over to Sashiel* I don't think there is a cosmology, or any evil gods.... 6<< Aha. :P 6>> * Mel_Aerafina points at one of the pages, perhaps to a precise paragraph, then looks at Kyrie, making a motion like she was scribbling on a notebook, then goes back to reading. 6<< So, OK. 6>> * Alamardo hovers in place for a moment to catch the answer before continuing on towards Leyla. * Mariah_Hayashizaki calms down and nods to Lucius. "I think Lady Akasha mentioned him once, Sashiel." I think you're right. "Only in passing i take it, do you have any information on him?" 6<< In point of fact, what happens is the daughter appoints the Sword, and the Sword can alter the knights as he sees fit. The current system for creating new knights runs them through a progression of advancement on meritocracy, and I assume you mean actual meritocracy instead of they-say-meritocracy-but-they-really-mean-seniority? 6>> 6<<3 Actual Meritocracy, with emphasis on not sucking + being Good. :P 6>> * Kyrie_Aerafina blushes a little deeper, reading that paragraph closer before giggling some more. "I think he's with the..." at this his voice drops to a whisper "...Secret Order." . o O ( *specific to Alamardo* I... I want to talk to this Daughter :( but I'm going to get in trouble if I try, and it even could be dangerous! I don't know what to do :/ ) 6<< And the Sword could appoint bad people but he usually doesn't, instead he is more likely to dismiss people who... disagree with his policies, I imagine? 6>> "From what Akasha said, he's a real jerk, though, just like the rest of them." * Aensa waits patiently for Melissa's response. "Finally progress" 6<<3 Yes. 6>> * Alamardo attempts to simply think a response at Leyla to see if she can read his mind directly... "Of course, there is the off-chance that we unleash some manner of archaic evil upon this world, but for all we know, anything that these books say about the Holy Seal may very well be propaganda." 6<<3 For example, people who are inclined to vote for morenyx instead of lessnyx. :P 6>> Well Aensa, I was trained to unlock doors or dealing with traps 6<< teehee 6>> * Mel_Aerafina gives the book to Kyrie, then makes a motion as if she wanted her to stay here, then goes to Yuuno and looks at him, making a scribbling motion. *Meanders a bit closer to Sashiel and Yuuno* Hmmm....what is this secret order? However, that's all I could remember before falling here << =P >> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina suddenly gets a thought 6<< Does the Daughter of God have any power herself, and if so, has she ever stepped into view to wield it, as I imagine she must if she is actually to wield the power herself instead of really be a legitimizing prop for the Sword? 6>> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina walks over to alamardo I'm the only... Batgirl amoung this group so I sorta get nervious back in the main room "I need your help" Sometimes to the point of collaspe "Mmm. I should hope that you walk a straighter path than what you were trained to do." 6<<3 Two Daughters of God have, in history, revoked their Sword's authority. One even ordered the Sword to be executed. 6>> Yes... Hopefully, though, our combined might would be enough to handle whatever comes forth. * Kyrie_Aerafina nods and waits patiently for Mel as she continues to flip through the book. "I'm quite a law-abiding man, but I've seen the things that happen when governments put blindfolds over the eyes of their people." 12«13« What a bitchy little girl! 13»12» Hmm Aensa? << Lol Nazis. >> * Alamardo thinks at Leyla... ((I'm no good at sneaking around, though... but it seems to me you'd have more luck than any of us meeting her. Once we get a bit further into our research here, it might be worth the risk..." * Alamardo looks up at Sashiel. "Yes?" 6<<3 On the other hand, one of the books seems to give a bit of time to the idea that another of the Daughters of God was going to do such a thing before she was murdered by her own Sword. 6>> << *Baps Kaiterra. >> "Your light spell just now, you were born with the ability to use that like me correct?" "Your education suggests that of a thief." I can't say much about that, but I do think it's best to see everything firsthand. Oh... 12«13« What? She executed a guy! That's not something little girls should do! 13»12» 6<<3 It seems to be idle speculation, but considering that the next Daughter immediately ordered that Sword to be executed... 6>> 6<< I see. :P 6>> Well, I speak alot of languages, sorta what my parents were << By that, you mean one of the Daughters tried to break the HORI SHIRU? >> << I thought you were talking of me. Sorry. >> * Alamardo flaps his wings. "Yep." . o O ( I'd at least want to talk to her, but I have to make sure I talked only to her, which means making sure other people aren't around... ) 4<<7 Oh, one more thing on the magic of this world... 4>> 12«13« You too, Death Goddess! 13»12» 6<<3 No. The Holy Seal was put in place by the 19th Daughter. 6>> 4<<7 Is resurrection possible? 4>> 6<<3 This is the 21st. 6>> * Mel_Aerafina frowns, waiting patiently (Or perhaps impatiently) for the librarian to attend her... . o O ( if only I could be invisible :/ ) 6<< So what other actions have the 19th, 20th, and 21st daughters taken? 6>> "Hm?" (to Mel) 6<< Including the complete history of who they appointed, plz. 6>> 6<<3 Hey no. >_> 6>> . o O (Well, you can hide in a wall, right?) 6<< Hey what? >_> 6>> 6<<3 I can do that later, but not now. :P 6>> * Aensa tilts her head. "And what were your parents?" * Mel_Aerafina makes a light motion that looks like she was scribbling something in a notebook. "I was able to cast my spells when i came here as i already recieved them before waking up, i prayed for them today but have not used them so i want to test if i still can" . o O ( only a certain way into it, I have to stay near the outside ) 6<<3 The 21st did appoint Atma, though, who also didn't seem to exist before the day she did. 6>> 6<< Well, okay, do you at least know who each appointed? Oh, and who the 18th appointed. And if any of those Swords had their uh, licenses to kill live revoked? 6>> 6<< Intriguing. :P 6>> "I only have the magic of my ancestry and the magic of the arcane. I'm not a priest, if that's what you're asking about." . o O ( though as long as I remain [s]adjectent[/s]near the outside I can yes~ ) 6<<3 The 20th appointed Lady Akasha, who Syrel, Mel, and Kyrie have met. 6>> 6<<3 As Akasha is still alive... Well. :P 6>> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina casts cure light wounds on alamardo just as a test "Excuse me, I'll go have to see for myself just how sequestered this land is." . o O (That should make sneaking easier. I'd practice it when none of the locals are about if I were you...) Er, what is it you need, miss? * Lucius stands up and walks over to the librarian (he's still there, right?). . o O ( do you know where the Daughter stays? maybe I could talk to her outside her room? ) Hmm my spells still work. * Mel_Aerafina frowns, then makes the scribbling motion again. "Excellent!" Just as a backup then we should invest in trying to learn a plane shift spell My holy powers still seem to work as well...quite curious "I'm sorry to bother you again, lad, but would this library happen to have any books on the geography of this world?" 6* The librarian looks confused and offers Mel a pen. "Oh, certainly. They're right over there." He points to a shelf of books. * Mel_Aerafina nods, then makes the scribbling motion... On her palm. * Leyla asks the librarian for a map of the castle Just incase that we do unleash an eldritch evil on this lands. It would be in our best intrests to be able to leave here 6<<3 Holy spells work fine. 6>> * Lucius walks over to the shelf and picks out three books at random. "Oh, I don't study any sort of magic like that... I'm all about the boom and fwoosh and the crishkt and the zot..." 4<<7 How does Arcane magic work here? 4>> 6<<3 Just fine. 6>> 4<<7 Like...are sorcerers unheard of? 4>> . o O ( hee~ that's like me! sorta~ ) 4<<7 Or are Wizards unheard of? 4>> 6<<3 Nope, there's a mage's guild in town. 6>> * Lucius sits down once again, relighting his cigarette and reading the books. 4<<7 Warlocks, Bards? All known to exist? 4>> . o O (Oh? You study the elemental magics as well?) 6<< So, what's the longest "reign" of a Daughter? 6>> 6<<3 Warlocks are not common in a Good theocracy. Bards are a bit less >_>. 6>> 6<<3 7 years. 6>> 4<<7 Oh dur. Fought Warlocks 4>> 6<< What happened after that? 6>> "regardless we should consider it a definate option to try and leave on our own. I have severe doubts about this world" 4<<7 How does a daughter "retire"? 4>> "I am sure you agree" 6<<3 At age 16, all Daughters lose their powers if they are not dead. 6>> * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina looks at syrel 4<<7 Do they die, do they stop hearing? 4>> * Mariah_Hayashizaki makes her way back to the bookshelves and starts looking for any books about explorers, adventurers, dungeons, etc. 6<<3 Dead is not typical. :P 6>> 4<<7 What happens to them after losing their powers? 4>> Hmm << What do I find out about the geography? >> 6<< "The loli light will lead us!" 6>> 6<<3 Typically, they just retire to the countryside as normal girls. Some go crazy. :P 6>> << XD >> << they eat monsters in the countryside~ >> 4<<7 They're not watched or protected or anything? 4>> * Melissa_Lendale tries to walk towards the exit of the library, waiting for her "friends" to gather p . o O (Hey, maybe you could find and talk to one of the former daughters first...) * SakurenaArashiken has joined #nova-ic 6<<3 They're given a stipend but not really. 6>> 4<<7 Roo Newtyped me :P 4>> 4<<7 Is the 19th Daughter still alive? 4>> 11<<10 But Leyla's the psychic! 11>> 6<<3 Lucius> It's a roughly square valley, 100 miles on a side. For anything beyond that, it'd be better for me to write it up on the wiki. 6>> 6<<13 is the one that laid the stone satill alive? 6>> 6<<13 yes, what mecha asked! 6>> 6<<3 Possibly. The books here stop tracing the fates of the daughters after they retire. 6>> << I assume the books are all bullshit about Greendale and nothing about the outside world? >> 4<<7 Was her name at least known? 4>> 4<<7 Or anything else that could help track her down or identify her? 4>> * Aensa follows right behind Melissa. The librarian also hands Mel a notebook, rubbing the back of his head in apology. .ooc five bucks say its leah 6<<3 It's not written in the books. They all just refer to them by title. 6>> 4<<7 What about their Voices an Swords? 4>> 6<< the 19th daughter is named Jyukyuko. 6>> 6<<3 They are named. As I told Tavish, I refuse to come out with a complete list of Voice and Swords at this very moment, though pertinently the current one is Atma and the previous was Akasha. 6>> * Mel_Aerafina looks at Yuuno with a look of slight anger, then takes both pen and notebook and goes back to her sister. Giving her the pen and the blank notebook, she then takes the book back and starts perusing it again, occasionally pointing at a paragraph in particular. 6<< And the current one is named Nijyuichiko. 6>> * Kyrie_Aerafina nods and begins writing down the words in the paragraph, smiling a bit as she does so. << Yuyuko? >> << :D >> 4<<7 Ok 4>> * SakurenaArashiken is now known as Tokorona 6<< How was the 19th daughter's, uh, mental state as she ended her reign? :P 6>> << Well! looks like we've exhausted almost every possible angle, we should get some sleep so I can get my head blown off again my divine power and we can set off again =P >> << *by >> 12«13« Is adventuring a like... Profession people actually have, here? Or does everyone just kinda suck and then there are knights? 13»12» "I have seen those similar to you in my homeland...I just wonder if you follow such traditions as they." * Tokorona is now known as SakurenaArashiken << Once again, the geography books are exclusively about Greendale? >> 6<<3 Aye. 6>> 4<<7 What level are the Knights? 4>> 6<<3 Errrrrrrrrrrrr. . . 6>> 12«13« a ha ha ha ha 13»12» 4<<7 I mean...how is their fighting prowess? 4>> 6<<3 THAT is not in the books. Neither are their stat blocks. :P 6>> 6<< What does the scouter say about their power level. 6>> 6<< What sort of feats of valour do they perform. 6>> * Mel_Aerafina nods, and keeps perusing through the book and pointing at paragraphs on ocassion, looking right and left every once in a while to check no one else is looking. << clearly it's over 9000 >> 11<<10 Over nine t.... level! 11>> 4<<7 Well are there any deeds of awesomeness? 4>> 6<<3 Regardless, uh, except for rare Awesome ones their power level is not over 9000. 6>> 4<<7 Ok, so they don't Dankuukougaken mountains or anything. 4>> << Is the slogan of the knights "STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM"? >> 6<<3 You get the picture that Tomas, whose stats are up on the Wiki, is among the stronger group of them. Only Voice and Sword types cleave mountains. 6>> 6<< Do they ride out to kill gnolls in greater numbers than gnolls because they are chickens or are they totally okay with going 10 to 1 and slaughterhousing the bunch. :P 6>> << I'm making a note to use "Sence Auras" just to get a general idea >> * Alamardo peers at Sashiel. "Was there anything you wanted to know?" 6<<3 Because they are chickens. :P 6>> 6<< OK. :P 6>> * Alamardo nods in agreement, though. 12«13« So we are the baddest motherfuckers here? 13»12» << I'm guessing 6 Aura Units worth of power at minimum though >> 6<< What role do the knights actually perform? 6>> 6<< Are they constables, landed nobility, what? 6>> 6<<3 Constables, mostly. 6>> 6<< Well I mean aside from being judges. 6>> 6<< juries 6>> 6<< and executioners. >_> 6>> 6<<3 and exectioners 6>> 6<<3 >_> 6>> "I will not judge you for your parentage, Lendale." "I have satisfied my curiosity, right now i suggest we wait until the librarian ends his shift so we can find out more about the stone when it was erected" * Alamardo nods. "Indeed." "It'll be over in a few minutes anyway." 6<< What support does the church give them, aside from "we're totally gonna lay the hurt on you if you fuck with us?" 6>> 6<< I mean do they all get +1 swords or what. 6>> . o O (So, uh... what was your name?) 6<<3 They all get training and awesome stuff. 6>> * SakurenaArashiken is quietly listening to them talk. . o O ( I'm Leyla... I think, it's really all I remember from before the caves... ) 6<< Awesome is... masterwork? Glowing blue swords? Glowing swords on FIRE? Glowing swords on FIRE AND LIGHTNING AND ACID? 6>> 11<<10 Glowing swords AND acid. 11>> . o O ( that and the sense of being somewhere strange ) 6<<3 The first. :P 6>> 6<< OK. :P 6>> << Well, if we meet one, we'll find out. >> . o O (Ahh, good to meet you. So, what have you found out about yourself so far?" Hmmm....Sashiel, wait at the exit to the library, and stop any of the other Awakened that leave, all right? I think it might be a good idea if we got to know each other a little. "Mariah, it seems that this country is quite an isolated one. The geography books, oddly enough, make absolutely no mention of any outside lands." ) 6<< What other clergy of note are in the church? Is it just a bunch of functionaries who've sworn their nads to God or what? 6>> 6<< Do they actually go out and cure light wounds people? 6>> 6<<3 Yes, but mostly light wounds with a very few moderates. :p 6>> A girl comes running into the library in a black robe. "Ah, Yuuno, sorry I was late!" "Well, that's the end of my shift, I guess." 4<<7 It's Fate! 4>> << Yuuno goes, Amy comes. >> * Aensa eyes the newcomer. << Or, perhaps... Yeah, Fayt. >> 6<< So like, 50% or better of them have cleric levels, but it's 1. :P 6>> 4<<7 Or Amy. Who's Amy? 4>> 6<< or perhaps 2 or 3. :P 6>> 12«13« Chrono's wife! 13»12» 6<< mai waifu 6>> << um... I can turn parts of myself into energy and use that energy to create things, like more energy I have a bag which holds a lot of strange things... and... um... gnolls are mean and try to hurt my friends >> The librarian walks over to where Mel and Kyrie are. "Hey, what were you writing down, anyway?" 6<<13 so since imban OFFICIALLY named him yuuno XD 6>> * Melissa_Lendale turns around towards the newcomer... 12«13« So Imby, are we pretty much the only adventurers in Greendale? 13»12» * Lucius recalls the classic film cliche of towns or nations being sequestered from the outside world, remembering films such as the Truman Show. 6<<3 Pretty much. There are also a few knights of about your level but not gestalt (like Tomas), and uh... Akasha and Atma. 6>> << Did we land ourselves in some kind of Alternate Universe... >> . o O ( oh and I can see people by their intelligence~ that's how I was hoping to find the Daughter ) 12«13« And that's really just like, knights, not treasure hunters and thrill seekers. 13»12» 6<<3 Yeah. 6>> << I get the privilege of making reference to modern-day things as a bonus of being a Nazi supersoldier from Earth. >> 6<< Oh, speaking of which. 6>> . o O ( surely she'd be so much brighter then the others.... right? ) . o O (Gnolls, huh? I had to deal with some giants, myself. Met this weird guy named Flame Emperor Crim, too.) * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina gestures at syrel and alamardo and steps towards yuuno. "If your done with your shift, we would like to accompany you now." 6<< Querus pings as an 8 Int Dragon, as I'm sure you'd be able to tell. :P 6>> << he doesn't look dragony though? >> * Mel_Aerafina !!!s as she hears Yuuno's voice. She sweatdrops deeply... But she doesn't say anything... 6<< Not overtly, but he's got claws and a really freaky grin. :P 6>> "Huh? Is there something wrong?" He moves around towards the side of the table Mel is on to look at what she and Kyrie were writing. . o O (Intelligence, huh? That's neat!) (Btw, he's INT 18) 6<< ( and he has wings but he hasn't actually spread them yet so you don't realize what his cloak really is unless you get close ) 6>> "Ahahahaha~ Just some things here and there~" Kyrie says brightly as she closes the notebook, keeping her finger to where her page was. . o O ( yes you are a very bright star here~ ) << I thought Querus had 10 Intelligence due to the +2 racial bonus to Intelligence from being a half-dragon? >> 6<< And then -2 Int from being a wood elf. 6>> 6<<13 metaknight cloak! 6>> 6<< GO OSAKA 6>> * Alamardo beams! He wanders over and comes to sit next to Leyla. * Mel_Aerafina nodnods lightly. << Oh. >> << So far, this cast is colorful >> * QuerusDraconigensAerarius passes by Leyla's conversation, "7... actually no, they just seem to be normal girls! ... See?" He shows her a book, "7This one kept asking for candy." 6<<13 so uhh is yuuno still going to let us meet his dad or what :o? 6>> "Ah, that's okay then..." He rubs the back of his head, then goes off to Sashiel. "If you want, I'll take you to my house now." 6<< bow chicka bow wow 6>> "I would yes" << Party at Yuuno's house! >> * SakurenaArashiken is also quite lost , but just follows someone << Hmm? >> "I... if you wouldn't mind, though, could you ask some of your more... disturbing-looking friends not to come along? ^^;" * QuerusDraconigensAerarius smiles brilliantly at Yuuno. Huh? "Okay~ Thank you for lending us the notebook~" Kyrie says to the librarian as he walks away. . o O ( hmmmm~ I see... ) * Sashiel_Il_Dolce_Caina points at syrel and alamardo. "Just these two, is that a problem?" roll 1d20+4 Disarming Grin (Diplomacy) 12[Roll] 07QuerusDraconigensAerarius10 rolls07 1d20+410: 12 + 4 = 071610. 10[07 Disarming Grin (Diplomacy) 10] 6<< <_< 6>> 6<< >_> 6>> "I assume that would include me. Very well then, I understand that my appearance can be unsettling to some." 6<< *flees* 6>> * Mel_Aerafina nodnods again, smiling a forced smile... "Well, like... the giant whale... but no, those two would be fine." * SakurenaArashiken sweatdrops, hearing that. *Goes off to find Kyrie and Mel* * SakurenaArashiken just.. looks around aimlessly. . o O ( I didn't realise I was broadcasting so far, what have you found about the daughters? would I be in danger talking to one? ) << Wait, how does he know what a whale is? I thought Greendale was landlocked. >> 6<<3 That's a good question! 6>> "7They just have voices in their head. I'd be more worried about Atma. I think the current Daughter made him somehow." 6<< because once, long ago, a cleric cast summon monster... 6>> 6<< ... and UNWISELY summoned a celestial whale. 6>> . o O ( I know Atma had no "Mind" for me to see... maybe talking to him is talking to the daughter? ) 6<<3 Summon Falling Celestial Whale. It worked back during 3.0! 6>> * Mel_Aerafina puts a little scrap of paper on the book, which will serve as pagemarker, then puts the book back on its stand before someone else starts suspecting. They can peruse it again some other time. "Say, lad, how would you happen to know what a whale is? Is Greendale not landlocked?" . o O ( it was like he wasn't even there ) "7Maybe!" . o O (Maybe he's an illusion?) "I think I've seen a picture that looked vaguely like you marked 'whale' in a picture book before. Well... minus the suit. And top hat. And metal features." 6<<13 isn't atma a celestial from the clockwork mechanus? 6>> "And wings. And... arms and... Well." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius goes to research if the Daughters are known to possess other powers than just voices in their head. Like, oh, 12magic. Or 12psionics. "I guess you don't really look like a whale." 6<< The Clockwork Nirvana of Mechanus isn't home to Celestials. 6>> 6<< It is LN, Celestials live on CG, NG, and LG planes. 6>> "Let's just say that I was born under extreme circumstances, my boy." 6<<13 meh whatever 6>> The librarian girl waves to Sakurena. 6<< There are a few LG planes, but I don't think any produce something like that. 6>> "Hey, I have a letter for you. I think you're Sakurena Arashiken, right?" 6<<13 he looks like a mecha hes from mechasnus 6>> * Aensa watches Melissa. "Y..yes, I am." Sakurena walks up to her 6<<13 so roo mecha, party at yuuno's house, i hear he has beer, you comming? 6>> "Are you done, Mel~? Do you want to read a little more or should we go?" Kyrie says as she gets up from her seat, pocketing the pieces of paper she jotted her notes on. She hands you an envelope. It's from Leah Kinnings, and seems to have been sent a day after you left. 4<<7 I'm going to find Mel and Kyrei first :P 4>> . o O (Oh dear, I believe they want me to go with them.) "Can Leyla come too? She won't take up much space." 6<<3 /join #nova-yuunoshouse if you're headed there, or just to watch 6>> << suspects that the writers of most of the books in the library are in "the know" about the truth of Greendale. How else would they have seen things such as whales? >> Damn. * Lucius suspects that the writers of most of the books in the library are in "the know" about the truth of Greendale. How else would they have seen things such as whales? "I... think a transparent girl might be a bit strange..." 4<<7 Either to tell them I'm going or invite them along 4>> * SakurenaArashiken smiles as she takes the letter and sits down to read it. 6<< Summon celestial whale. >_> 6>> "But she'll be lonely if I leave her here!" * Mel_Aerafina points to Syrel coming from the nearby aile, then points at the book and makes a gesture like giving the idea of looking at it later. * Leyla duifully becomes a solid looking girl rather then a giant ethereal chicken "Well... I guess, if she promises to look normal..." He sweatdrops a little. 6<< b'kawk 6>> * QuerusDraconigensAerarius continues studying! roll 1d20+18 09[Roll] 15Leyla14 rolls15 1d20+1814: 16 + 18 = 153414. "Come on, Leyla. Let's go." "Okay." Kyrie nods and smiles, patting Mel on the head a little. "Hee hee hee...You really found something special, huh?" With that, she turns to Syrel and raises her hand, waving at the woman. "Hi Syrel~" << I am very real! honest! >> * Leyla drifts after alamardo, clipping through tables and chairs << h4x >> 6<<3 zomg noclip 6>> * Mel_Aerafina puts a finger on her lips, then waves to Syrel. *Smiles warmly to Mel and Kyrie* Hi you two. I was going off to the librarian's house. Apparently his father helped put up the Holy Seal, so we might be able to learn something. * Melissa_Lendale slowly speaks up . o O ( *to querus* I will try to talk to the daughter at night... do you want me to ask her anything specific? ) I'm coming along then * Melissa_Lendale looks towards Leyla "Really?" Kyrie tilts her head to the side cutely. "Should we come along?" . o O ( that wasn't general broadcast =P ) << I mean ooc >> . o O ( 7You do know that's a crime. ) If you'd like to. << Well, that's just observing >> "Since the librarian has requested that I not come along, I suppose I'll take a tour of the town." . o O ( 7And the knights can sentence you to death if they don't like you. ) 11<<10 Thought crimes! 11>> * Mel_Aerafina smiles lightly. . o O ( I... I know ;_; but she's the closest thing to me I've ever heard of... do you think it's a bad idea? ) * Melissa_Lendale turns towards Lechise << So the knights are like 40k Inquisitors? >> Well, does she think I look weird 6<< Yes. 6>> "Okay! I guess it would be nice to learn a little more about this world. Thanks for the invitation." Kyrie says, skipping up towards Syrel while holding Mel by the hand. 6<< Supposedly there's a law of the land but in fact the knights are empowered to decide whether or not to kill you if you are a criminal. :P 6>> 6<< And can decide whether or not you are criminal on the spot without any process. 6>> "7Maybe! It's kinda risky." << decide whether or not to kill you if you are a criminal. :P <----- I think they call that "battlefield confession". >> All right then. Come on you two. *Smiles and heads back over to Sachiel, Alamardo and Yuuno . o O ( well.... do you think I should do it anyway? they kind of need us right? ) "Let's go, Mel~ Maybe we'll find something interesting." 4<<7 join #nova-yuunoshouse 4>> * Melissa_Lendale leaves the library, following Yunno . o O ( I... I dunno, if I met her I don't even know what I'd say... ) 6<< Yeah. :P 6>> * Mariah_Hayashizaki spends her time researching the other things everyone else was reading about, heading out into town later. * SakurenaArashiken quietly notes the others leaving, but in the mean time, she reads the letter. << was that a /t or a real /ooc? =P >> "7I guess... I mean, what are you going to get in terms of good stuff? The bad stuff is, uh, possibly death." 6<< huh? 6>> 6<< I'm capable of separating IC from OOC, unlike some, Shingro. >_> 6>> << orz >> * Aensa wanders over to Querus, peering over his shoulder. * QuerusDraconigensAerarius is deep in study of a text on the favorite foods of the Daughters of God. Leah's letter mostly consists of hoping Sakurena arrived in Greendale safely. . o O ( that's... that's true, haha it's not like I can go up to a divine conduit and ask to be friends huh... talk about people's reactions about talking to something they can't see, I dunno, I guess I'll wait ) << So, what's there to do in the town? What kind of shops are there? >> . o O ( thanks for the advice~ I'll think on it... you have a strange mind full of fire but I enjoyed talking to you, I better catch up with the others ) * SakurenaArashiken smiles and..then realizes it'd be hard to compose a return letter. She gets up, and with a bit of a hesitant tone in her voice."Where could I find paper and ink?" It says that now that you know her address, you can always mail her if you ever have any questions. The librarian offers you paper and ink from her desk. 6<<3 There are pretty much the standard D&D shops, taverns, etc. I can't really roll anything for that right now, being in #yuunoshouse 6>> "What are you learning?" * SakurenaArashiken bows, and sits down to start writing a return letter. "7The 17th daughter liked candy." "I see..." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius states this in a matter of fact tone. << :D >> "What about the current one? " "7I'm not sure..." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius furrows his brows and attempts to study that subject. 6<< >_> 6>> 6<< How is the daughter of God confirmed? Are there any tests? 6>> << I've got nothing better to do right now, so I might as well do the "asking about the history/race of some other guy" thing. >> 6<< Who has to acknowledge her as the Daughter before she really is considered that? 6>> 12«13« God! 13»12» "Aerarius, my good man, you happen to be a genuine half-dragon, correct?" 6<< Aside from him. :P 6>> << Haruhi >> 6<< go die. :P 6>> 6<<3 Usually a prospective is tested by several high-ranking knights. Successfully having powers of prophecy or being able to claim to hear the voice of god even while Discern Lies is being used are pretty good signs. :P 6>> 6<< >_> 6>> 6<< What powers do the daughters of God have, and does that take up all their class levels or do they sometimes multiclass into wizard? 6>> 6<<3 >_> 6>> * QuerusDraconigensAerarius looks up to Lucius as he approaches, before cheerfully replying, "7I am Querus Draconigens Aerarius! ... so, I guess so!" 6<<3 They all have the power of prophecy. Other than that, most of them don't really seem to have powers, though knowing to cast spells isn't unheard of. 6>> 6<< wizzart spells or granted spells? i.e. do they use holy symbols or guano and sulfur? 6>> * Aensa approaches the librarian. "Would you happen to have a copy of your holy book for me to read?" << Hmm, it's somewhat making sence... but a good start start >> "Interesting. Although I bear the traits of a half-dragon, no actual dragon went towards my birth, presumably unlike your circumstances." "Oh, of course. There are ample copies nearby." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius nods serenely before he serenely notes, "7Yeah... dad hugged mom a lot." (*snrk*) "Which of your parents was the draconic one?" "7You'd think it wouldn't work out, what with his claws and everything, but it did! ... though it was really noisy too." << ! >> * QuerusDraconigensAerarius scratches at his head. << see the sharp bits on the hands aren't the part I'd be worried about c_c >> 6<< death by buggery? 6>> * Lucius raises his hand and examines his claws. "I'm well aware that a gentleman must always keep his nails trimmed, but combat practicality is higher on my list of priorities." << I'm such a munchkin. >> * QuerusDraconigensAerarius splays his own out, while allowing his cloak-like wings to shift, looking at them, before noting, "7... But these aren't nails, they're claws." * Aensa finds a copy of the holy book, then approaches Aerarius's table and sits at the other end. << Incidentally, my illustrations depict me as having well-trimmed nails. >> 6<< >_> 6>> * SakurenaArashiken finished writing her letter and .. proceeds to address it! "I suppose if you look at it that way, then a clawed creature has the right to display and preserve its sharp assets, does it not?" * QuerusDraconigensAerarius thinks in a median tone, as if unsure, "7They're kiiinda shiny..." << Oh god, copper dragons don't have alternate form. But I guess they can learn Polymorph or something. >> * Aensa begins to read, looking for a general sense of what the religion considers good and evil. "As are mine, naturally, due to the reflective properties of polished iron. They remind me of the silverware in the manor I once served in." 6<< I have more than slightly implied that Querus' mom was into dragons in that way. 6>> * SakurenaArashiken goes back up to the librarian and asks a bit quietly. "How do I send this back?" She indicates her letter << You /d/eviant. >> 6<< ho ho ho 6>> "We handle the post here in the Cathedral. I can send it, if you want." * Sashiel has joined #nova-ic (Erm. Gonna go downstairs and eat. I'm just going to keep reading what I can, 'kay?) * SakurenaArashiken gives it to her, bowing again. "Thank you." "7A manor? Silverware? That must have been reaaally shiny." << uh oh... >> * SakurenaArashiken goes to also read a copy of their holy book, sitting near the others. "I did my best to keep the silverware well-polished and reflective, as I did with the other metallic fixtures and objects of the estate." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius beams, "7Great! Father always told me that I had to keep my hoard shiny. Something about dusty hoards not impressing the ladies." "It seems like he's quite the lady's man, judging from his relationships." * QuerusDraconigensAerarius tilts her head, "7Oh?" * SakurenaArashiken looks up at their convo every once in a while, though * QuerusDraconigensAerarius 's attention seems to wander back to his book, musing... "7Candy..." 6<< I must sleep. 6>> "It is not surprising that a wood elf would get along with a copper dragon though, given how full of thumos those two races are. You yourself seem to be quite a spirited man." 6<< Because like Stuph, I am recovering from the plague. >_> 6>> 6<<3 Whups. Gute nacht. 6>> 6<< zzz 6>> * QuerusDraconigensAerarius is now known as TavishInTorpor << Wait, aren't you supposed to be a Chaotic Good for being a half-copper dragon? >> << NIGHT TAVISH. >> << Good night, Tav. Sweet dreams. >> << Awww, now I'm forced to bum around in here. >> 4<<7 Night Magical Girl Tavi-chan! 4>> 6<< I thought I wrote down CG. 6>> << o/ >> << I'm nearby, Ada. >> 6<<3 Okay, I don't think there are any other orders of business for this session unless Leyla wants to be a sneak-loli. 6>> 6<< hup, no. 6>> 6<< *goes to fix that to CG* 6>> 4<<7 I was going to ask Alamardo if he knows what a Mythal is 4>> 6<<3 Well, socializing is open whenever, of course. :P 6>> << naw I'll pass for now >> << Hmm... Wonder if the library will still be open... >> << I guess there isn't much, however, one thing to order is simply to check the city out and find infomation >> 6<<13 yeey socialize 6>> << though I will try to find out exactly where she stays and remember >> 4<<7 Sadly he won't know much about Faerun until 100 years from now when it looks like Outland 4>> 6<<3 :P 6>>