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Active [Eraza / Refara's Sound] Horny Rumours

This RP is part of the Isekai Hell setting. It is currently not open to be joined.

What to expect out of character:
Let's try to keep it weekly at its slowest. Preferably faster where possible. Total duration will depend on the pace. Let's aim for between 1 month and 2 months.

Type of RP will be mostly social/interaction. Focus of RP will be on interactions between characters and later on NPCs.

What to expect in character:
Having safely led the villagers of Erithis and into Eraza, Ceylan and Siegfried find themselves helping out for a few days. Only to start hearing more and more talk about a rather interesting rumour concerning a Unicorn horn.

When joining, please let me know the following things in your first post:
1 ) Any specific achievements/goals your character would have within the overall goal of the RP, such as trying to increase standing with a certain faction or obtaining a certain item/asset. So long as it doesn't diverge too much, I'll see what I can do to include it.
2 ) Any point boosters the character might have. (Attentive Student, Mentor, Devour, Narrative Booster, etc.).
3 ) Any [Wanted] or criminal titles your character might have. (Note, some city or guild-related settings will make entry for criminals considerably more difficult and would need discussion pre-joining.)
4 ) Any Buddy Skills, Masterwork Skills or Complex Assets your character might have.

Tag and character goal:
Elvario Elvario Ceylan – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.
Faynorae Faynorae Siegfried Grünelke Adlieber – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.

Eraza
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A few days had passed since their arrival. The first day, Ceylan had slept through nearly all of it. The second, he'd slowly gotten back to his 'business as usual' in talking with people, helping calm their nerves, healing people, or simply providing an extra pair of hands where needed. He'd even go around healing livestock or trying to help solve disputes that arose between those from Erithis and Eraza.

That said, as he and Siegfried remained, they'd start hearing a certain rumour popping up more nad more often. 'Did you hear? They say grinding it into powder and drinking it can make you immortal?' Would be whispered in the streets. 'Hey, did you hear, they say it can cure all wounds, just like the Bishop is doing.' Would be whispered in the infirmary. 'Hey, hey, did you hear? They say it can make one stronger and younger!' Would be heard near the well. 'I heard it can make someone more virile!' Would be shouted in the tavern one night.

Ceylan

Languages: Common | <Beastial> | {Sylvan}

It was during the afternoon of their fourth day in Eraza, that Ceylan would ask Siegfried about it. “Say, did you also happen to catch these odd rumours about some Unicorn Horn being for sale in a nearby town? I'll admit I've been getting concerned and curious in equal measure, about what type of artefact could cause so many people to talk about it.” He'd state, his voice portraying the very emotions he mentioned in mixed proportions.
 
Mortals know not their place.
  • Despite Siegfried believing sleep to be the root of mortal tedium; it was subtly familiar to him. It was a state devoid of thought and weight, which only made it easy for Siegfried to casually pass out when his body—which he ignorantly neglected the needs of—found even a tinge of comfort. He found that incredibly frustrating. Although, he had no time to linger on trivial emotions over trivial things; imperative things stirred.

    Siegfried spent most of his time tailing behind Ceylan like a lost puppy as a ploy to stop him from overexerting himself. When he wasn't doing that, he helped lift and carry things since that was all he could provide since he had no other skills outside of martial prowess. Siegfried's attention would easily be drawn away from all this in due time—after all, it concerned him greatly.

    Siegfried was sitting on a crate, brushing out the white tuft at the end of his tail when Ceylan brought up the rumours which had not so subtly spoilt Siegfried's ears. "Yes," He'd bluntly reply before setting down the brush, releasing the hold of his tail and staring straight into Ceylan's face. "I need to inquire where, how and who did acquire this alleged Unicorn's Horn." He said—the lack of expression or tone was usual for Siegfried yet, his tail thrashed against the crate a few times as he stood. "We should venture yon and seek out this salesperson to calm your curiosities and concern." Siegfried smiled, "Eraza will stay fair notwithstanding your absence."

Mentions ~ Elvario Elvario
Language Keys ~ "Common"; ("Woodland Animal")​
 
Tag and character goal:
Elvario Elvario Ceylan – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.
Faynorae Faynorae Siegfried Grünelke Adlieber – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.

Eraza
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From: From: https://stock.adobe.com/nl/search?k=fantasy+village&asset_id=559104679

Ceylan was surprised by how sudden and short Siegfried's first response was. The next bit surprsied him in equal measure. “Do you... also have some personal stake in this, per chance?” Ceylan's Insight (B) made him feel that much was true. It didn't sound like this was just about Ceylan's own interest, at the very least.

As for Eraza, he nodded. “I believed we did what we could here. Luckily, the journey shouldn't be too difficult, as there is a portal nearby that can take us to the place in question. From what I've gathered, if it is true that this Unicorn Horn is on sale, it should be in a place called Refera's Sound.”

There was only one thing that bothered him. “Still, to divert our time and energy to chase down mere rumours. I've wanted your opinion hoping you'd dissuade me, yet you seem, if I might estimate, even more invested. Could you tell me why?”
 
Mortals know not their place.
  • Unicorns can't lie and Siegfried was no different. After all, honesty was just incredibly simpler than lying—if you could lie naturally, something was wrong with you. Of course, Siegfried also believed everything he was told as if it were fact and true because, in his previous life, things like mice taking the tooth under your pillow and leaving silver or gold did happen regularly. It probably happened here too, in different circumstances. "Indeed." He replied cheerfully, not further elaborating because Ceylan didn't ask why. Yet.

    "I have never taken a portal before," Siegfried perked up, "Up 'til now, I have not thought of them either. They sound much more convenient than walking." Although it definitely would be more convenient, Siegfried did enjoy walking. He enjoyed the scenery most. He looked at Ceylan, "Have you ever used a portal before? How did it feel? What colour was it?" He'd ask, it was important to prepare himself.

    "If this salesperson happened upon a unicorn's horn, he is faultless; if he sought a unicorn only to rob him of his birthright, he must face retribution," Siegfried answered, "Unicorns are no simple creature, they bear sacrosanct duties beyond mortal capability. If one is killed, that which he safeguards shares the same fate. It is iniquitous to fell a sacred creature for worldly profits." This was what he knew from his prior life, however, he wasn't sure if it was true for the unicorns of this world.

Mentions ~ Elvario Elvario
Language Keys ~ "Common"; ("Woodland Animal")​
 
Tag and character goal:
Elvario Elvario Ceylan – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.
Faynorae Faynorae Siegfried Grünelke Adlieber – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.

Eraza
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From: From: https://stock.adobe.com/nl/search?k=fantasy+village&asset_id=559104679

Ceylan

Languages: Common | <Beastial> | {Sylvan}

“Right.” Ceylan answered, upon learning Siegfried also had some personal stake in the matter. He wondered if he should ask more about it, though perhaps it was personal? Before he could make up his mind, Siegfried had asked about the portal. “They are, though they can be rather expensive and they might be rather disorienting and nauseating, especially if using them for the first time.” Ceylan warning him. “The colour..?” He asked. That felt like an odd question. “It seemed like a mixture of them, like... Like some liquid rainbow?” It was tough to explain and if this is against canon, Ceylan is now canonically colour-blind. “Though upon getting through it, it's total darkness for a while, until you arrive on the other side.”

The next bits were a bit confusing. “How does a unicorn's horn relate to their birthright?” He asked, first of all, though for the next bits... “I must admit I never questioned my ability to speak Common until just now. I have no clue what 'sacrosanct' or 'iniquitous' would refer too.” He had to admit those were completely unknown to him. Perhaps even in beastial, for that matter. “Though I do agree, killing such a guardian would be all sorts of wrong.” He'd nod, though he wasn't fully sure how much Siegfried was 'right' about how/what unicorns were about.

He decided not to question it, as he slowly led the way towards the portal, having already gathered up his belongings earlier. He decided it'd be best not to have an extensive goodbye here, as those 'in the know' already knew he was planning to move on sooner, rather than later. His business here was therefore finished and didn't need an extended line-up of people expressing their thanks. A simple short prayer before taking the portal out later would suffice.
 
What is your favourite sky?
  • "Why are they expensive?" Siegfried would tilt his head, "I do not find any reason to add value to something anyone can achieve with time." He'd shrug it off, as though it weren't something that grand. "Yes, the colour. It matters." Siegfried repeated it felt as though it were something that everyone needed to know. Although, Siegfried was colourblind and could not see every colour that humans could. "Withal, it sounds rather drab and inconvenient for something that is supposed to be convenient—" He stepped closer to Ceylan, a smile on his face, "It seems it would be more convenient for someone like you. If this Sound's place is far, you would be cadaver by the time we get there." Siegfried would say, his finger pointing to Ceylan's chest. It was his attempt at making a light joke, but everyone would find this brazenly condescending and rude.

    Siegfried's brows slightly furrowed when Ceylan asked the question. "Every creature is born with the right to live. A unicorn dies when his horn is separated from his head." This was obvious to Siegfried, it was knowledge he was born with. A constant echo that lingered in his mind. Or was it like that? He did not know and it did not matter much either. "No single creature on this plane is entitled to take this from you. Well, or so I believe I was told. We have the right to live and the purpose to die, it does not particularly matter how. Unicorns do not go anywhere when they die because they are not supposed to, hence they cease to exist, unlike you." He spoke as though it was a widely known fact. Yet, this was old knowledge that may not be true for this world, but for one thing, he was literal proof that this which he believed was a fact, was indeed, untrue.

    If Siegfried was a normal person, he would have chuckled when Ceylan said he had not heard of such words before but instead, Siegfried stared blankly before a subtle smile creased his lips. "Something sacrosanct is inviolable; you cannot interfere with it, for it is sacred. Iniquitous, is something that is wrong morally." He looked at Ceylan with a smile, "You could teach me something or other from those songs you sing with those other mortals, perchance," Siegfried would add, referring to the sound of Sylvan. " Although, I am forbidden from singing."

    Following where Ceylan led felt nice. Siegfried felt as though, for once, that he knew where he was going and what he had to do. It was a bit of a strange feeling, to be following after someone. Siegfried had been wandering and wandering around, hoping that he'd find something that he could do for an unspeakably long time. Perhaps he could have counted all the stars in the time that he spent wandering in his last life. He could've done it twice. He wondered for a moment if Ceylan liked the stars or the sky. What type of sky was his favourite?

Mentions ~ Elvario Elvario
Language Keys ~ "Common"; ("Woodland Animal")​
 
Tag and character goal:
Elvario Elvario Ceylan – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.
Faynorae Faynorae Siegfried Grünelke Adlieber – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.

Eraza
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From: From: https://stock.adobe.com/nl/search?k=fantasy+village&asset_id=559104679

Ceylan

Languages: Common | <Beastial> | {Sylvan}

Siegfried remained a confusing creature, even after they'd spent a fair amount of time together whilst helping the villagers in Eraza. As they headed for the portal, Ceylan continued the conversation. “Time is one of the most finite resources we have. No matter how rich you are, no matter how powerful you are, no matter how talented you are. Eventually, time runs out for everyone. Even those that stopped ageing, few as they are in number, will likely find themselves killed or dying by disease or disaster eventually. As such, time, being the only truly finite recourse, becomes more valuable than any other, especially to those that wish to do much within the limited timespan they're given in this world. It's why the cost of portals, which can save vast amounts of time as well as guarantee a safer and easier passage, can charge higher sums to people.”

“How come the colour matters?” He asked, still curious and somewhat confused about that bit. “A safe and quick way to travel is far from drab and inconvenient.” He'd counter, though the next bit had him confused. The villagers that overheard seemed to look at the man in scorn as well, as he was pretty much calling out their saviour for being a weakling. Ceylan decided he'd try tone it down. “I do have a tendency to overwork and not take care of myself.” He'd reply, hoping that'd be a good enough response to tone things down a bit.

Yet again, however, Ceylan was confused. “How come? I know of many species that can live without their horns, even though it might be considered shameful. I never knew unicorns might be different.” He honestly wondered if they actually were or of Siegfried was making it up as he went, at this point. He wasn't sure why the knight would, but it sounded rather odd at the very least. “Truthfully, I am not sure if you're talking about the same unicorns as I believe we might be after...” He shared some of his doubts.

Inviolable. Of course that's what sacrosanct meant. He shouldn't know. So what in the world was inviolable? He was lucky Siegfried explained more. “Your linguistic ability in Common is highly remarkable.” Ceylan noted, wondering how someone casually knew such words well enough to use them in conversation in a language that was native to just about nobody.

The next bit confused him for a second. “Wait, you mean speaking Sylvan? It is not a form of singing. It is merely a language with some more sing-song like qualities to it. I believe I would be able to teach you some... wait... When you say 'other mortals', do you wish to imply that you aren't one?” He suddenly realised. Was this man supposed to be immortal?

“Ah, we've arrived. We'll have to continue our conversation after we went through.” Ceylan stated, as they'd arrived at the portal. He'd pay for them to use it, after which they were scanned by a black orb for their titles, before giving permission to enter through. Going through it would be... unpleasant. The feeling of your body being warped was highly disorienting for fist-time users in particular. Up was down, down was up, left as also up, right was down, down was left. That said, it'd only last for a moment. Ceylan was quick to recover as they stepped out on the other side. Whether Siegfried was equally lucky was another question.
 
Yes, I know words like sacrosanct but I don't know hate.
  • "Yet you must still work again to regain what you spent? Is that not more a waste?" Siegfried stared back at Ceylan, "It is curious that something made up can influence one's entire existence. Well, all things are made up." He'd laugh, making levity of what Ceylan had said. "True, all creatures are destined to die. That is why you sought to make living convenient and simple, no? Albeit you have everything you need the moment you first open your eyes; it is because you seek more, that living becomes difficult," He'd look to Ceylan with a slight smile, "Yet, that is but my presumptions."

    Siegfried smiled like a child getting candy and stared at Ceylan straight in the eyes. "Why do you think that colour matters? You surely have a more profound answer, " he would ask the bishop instead of answering his question. "True, it is safe and quick, but no flowers grow upon its path, and your ears will not hear the melodies of a bird," He'd shrug, "it is not fun." Siegfried would retort. Siegfried did not notice what Ceylan noticed and he did not see anything wrong in what he said either. "I can take care of you. Sustaining the welfare of aught delights me." Siegfried was also supposed to say that he would do so temporarily, but that did not cross his mind.

    Siegfried's eyes wandered off as Ceylan questioned him, "What does your world tell of unicorns?" He'd ask without filtering his question in a way that sounded normal and not like he came from a different planet. He looked at Ceylan, "I must have heard and read different tales than you have. Where does one hail? What did you see the first time you opened your eyes?" He forgot that there were more places in this world than where he came from, and Ceylan's regard for Siegfried's linguistics was proof of that. "It is? Everyone at the orphanage speaks like this." He replied scratching his nape for a moment and averting his eyes away from Ceylan's. The end of Siegfried's tail twitched.

    "How verily. Do you think that god of contracts or something or other that the corvid witch spoke of will strike me down if I speak it?" Siegfried did not answer Ceylan's question and simply asked another question while also disregarding respect for the divine.

    "I will look forward to it." Siegfried smiled, before stepping in right behind Ceylan. Immediately after stepping inside the portal, Siegfried wanted to die. If he knew the word, he would probably say he hates it. As soon as Siegfried was on the other side of the portal, he felt normal. Before he attempted to move; his disorientated body ended up falling forward like a statue tipping over as Siegfried fell straight into Ceylan. Toppling over like pillars crashing into each other.

Mentions ~ Elvario Elvario
Language Keys ~ "Common"; ("Woodland Animal")​
 
Tag and character goal:
Elvario Elvario Ceylan – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.
Faynorae Faynorae Siegfried Grünelke Adlieber – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.

Refara's Sound
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From: From: https://es.pinterest.com/pin/589760513725968684/
Lore: Refara's Sound.

Ceylan

Languages: Common | <Beastial> | {Sylvan}

“The exchange rates of time and money are ever-obscured by many factors.” He'd reply to Siegfried asking him about earning back what you spent. It'd simply be too different on a case by case basis.

One bit confused him. “Air, water, food, shelter, safety, protection... There are many things one needs after being born. Without it, one would not even be able to continue living.” The unicorn's earlier statement had sounded contradictory in that regard. “For the sake of living alone, you need more.”

He decided to ignore the topic of colours mattering. “Fun? Whilst that is good, at times, it is not always affordable. Sometimes, one needs to be efficient or safe first.” He'd reply. The next bit confused him. “I am not sure what I did to owe such courtesy and care, nor do I understand what would drive you towards it, yet it is appreciated.” He just feared this strange knight didn't have ulterior motives.

“Unicorns... I do not know a lot, but I do know there are two types.” He'd break his mind over it for a bit. “The Beast variety, whom are just a wide variety of equine-like beats with a horn, as well as the Fae variety, whom I believe are far more magical and who's horns function as a natural catalyst.” That said, his memories were blurry. “Though, I must say, my memories are blurry, so I might misremember. I have not encountered any unicorns personally in a very long time.”

The 'origin story' question was something he'd rather leave out for now as well, as that too, brought up many blurry memories. There was one common factor he did think was worth mentioning. “The orphanage you hail from must have been very particular. The one I grew up in did not have even remotely the same level of speech. That said, Beastial is not known for having many abstract words to begin with.”

“I know neither the deity your speak of, nor the the particular oath, contract or curse that you might refer too, so I cannot say for sure.” He stated, a bit careful as he did not wish to meddle with the gods without any more proper hints. “Though if you made a contracted pledged to Miralis, the god of Law himself, or a deity akin to him, I would recommend not to test it too much. Perhaps only learn the language if absolutely necessary or seek to undo such an oath first.”

After leaving the portal, he'd only recovered for a moment when he suddenly felt a weight push into him. Ceylan wasn't a strong person. Nor was he a sturdy person. Nor was he a quick or particularly well-balanced person. It's why he got toppled by the mighty unicorn like a blade of grass by the stomp of an elephant, crashing into the rocks hard enough to push all the air out of his lungs with an audible whimper from the suddenness, shock and pain. The unicorn would have a much softer landing though. Namely Ceylan himself.
 
You're overreacting, his not dead... Probably.
  • Siegfried only knew how to use one direction of movement, and that was forward. He never thought of walking up or down or backwards, after all, forward was the easiest to go through with. So being bombarded with all these different directions was entirely too much for Siegfried's one-track mind. Hence, he should have braced himself better when entering the portal; yet he did not and must thusly suffer the consequences.

    As soon as he felt the soft of his landing and as soon as he heard a distinct noise he was used to ignoring in his life before. Wolf pups made similar noises in the cold after being wounded, their mothers usually could do little else but lick those wounds as it dyed the white of snow, a deep crimson. Back then, he could do nothing to help those pitiful creatures, but here it was different. Siegfried immediately gathered himself and pushed his weight off of Ceylan. He'd then lift Ceylan, firmly holding the man's shoulders as he looked Ceylan straight in the eye, "Ceylan are you dead?!" He didn't understand why the volume of his voice was so high and he couldn't understand the expression he felt he was pulling on his face. This was a new and very uncomfortable feeling. His heart knocked against his chest, his eyes itched and he's hands shook despite not being cold. He shook Ceylan a bit, checking for a reaction.

    He felt dizzier than when he left the portal. Had he murdered an innocent because of this accursed mortal creation of arrogance; an insult to the basis of all creation? "Ceylan, hark, Ceylan... Ceylan," He repeated several times, urgently urging a response. Siegfried knew little of medicine and human anatomy, so it never crossed his mind to check Ceylan's beating heart or pulse, or notice his breathing or any other signs that he may have not just committed a sin he felt celestially more grave than what he had done before.

Mentions ~ Elvario Elvario
Language Keys ~ "Common"; ("Woodland Animal")​
 
Tag and character goal:
Elvario Elvario Ceylan – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.
Faynorae Faynorae Siegfried Grünelke Adlieber – Trace down the origins of the Unicorn Horn rumours and find out of they are real.

Refara's Sound
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From: From: https://es.pinterest.com/pin/589760513725968684/
Lore: Refara's Sound.

Ceylan

Languages: Common | <Beastial> | {Sylvan}

The air was flooding back into his lunges, though painfully so, making him reach for his catalyst. At times like these, having healing magic sure paid off. He was pretty sure he might've broken something just then. Being lifted confirmed it, as the strain on his ribs in particular sent another painful stab through his body, making his tail curl up in pain and rewarding Siegfried with another whimper.

Upon hearing the unicorn asked if he was dead, he managed to recover enough to talk. “No... I'm not the sturdiest, but I'm not that fragile..” He mumbled, as he took out his catalyst.

Normally, it felt rather selfish to use his healing on himself. This time, it was warranted and needed alike. “<May my wounds be closed. May my body be mended through the soothing powers of healing invested in me by the gods. So that I can brave the world anew and reinvigorated. So that my broken bones can be mended, my body restored.>” He chanced in his native tongue, though not exactly feeling the best vocalising the words.

He's soon realise they had caused a fair bit of a scene. “I'm good now. Let's move, we're holding people up and we stand out enough already, even without causing a scene.” He'd state, trying to grab Siegfried's hand to pull him away before they'd draw even more attention.
 
You're overreacting, his not dead... Probably.
  • He wasn't assured by Ceylan's whimpers. The amount of emotions would make any normal being begin to cry at the moment, but knights did not cry. Unicorns did not cry; when they did, they must have experienced something insurmountable. Instead, it felt as if every tense muscle in Siegfried's body relaxed when he heard that Ceylan was indeed, very much (arguably), alive and not well.

    Then he tensed again, his heart was still beating, rattling ribs, trembling limbs. Ceylan was still hurt, very very hurt. Or well, that's how Siegfried saw him, like a flower trampled on by horses running through a field. Then Ceylan began to... chant? In some odd growl that Siegfried hardly understood; whatever it was, it soon seemed to resolve Ceylan's hurt.

    Siegfried would not resist as Ceylan tugged him along. "Ceylan, I must apologise—no, I beg, pray that you forgive me. The agonies I have imparted unto you wounds me without end. I will do all that is in my power for you to forgive me; I will endure any punishment you deem worthy of my sacrilege." Siegfried stared Ceylan straight in the eyes, "If you deem this life your due, I shall make it cease immediately." His offer was as genuine as any other word his ever uttered. "To make you suffer so, someone so excellent as yourself... yes, death is a penance of ought equity." He murmured to himself in speaking volume, before his eyes returned to Ceylan, "I have committed twice a sin in harming you; benevolence to those less hardy than one's self and to defend all that is right and good—oh," It was the first time anything similar to an 'ugh' or whine of raw emotion left Siegfried's mouth, "honour beshrewed, it is nought before I have begun!" The way Siegfried spoke as though reading nonchalantly from notes on a podium made his dramatic words seem as though he were playing out a character from a comedic play.

    Yet Siegfried truly was in a moral turmoil. Of the commandments he swore to follow, two of them, were broken. He saw breaking them as a sin as they were a sacred law to him; and he was already a sinful creature, to commit more sins made him truly long to not feel the way that he did now. He wanted to kneel before Ceylan and express his "regret" for what he did as respectfully as he could. However, it seemed that Ceylan didn't want to cause a scene and hence, Siegfried reframed. For now.

Mentions ~ Elvario Elvario
Language Keys ~ "Common"; ("Woodland Animal")​
 

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