Graded [Glyde's Pavilion][Jareth SS]The threads gather

[Faynorae]

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A flower's petals, scattered on the crimson sill.
Ophenia twirled round, circling her head as she waited for Rowan to create a barrier to use as a bridge, looking for something. A flower. Ophenia laughed at Seven's confusion on her statement about the endearingness of the Owlbear. With a playful giggle, she turned to look in the bird's general direction. "Silly Seven, it's as cute as you are! Round and soft, I'm sure its fur and feathers are just as-" Ophenia stopped in her twirl. Stopped giggling. Stopped smiling. A fearful expression on her face, as she stared without blinking. "Oh." Ophenia let out, low and quiet in a murmuring tone. Sure, she did something similar, but this time it seemed different. Purposeful. Violent. Ophenia felt weak. She couldn't "fix" it if she wanted to. She looked away. Red. Bright Red. She couldn't imagine it herself, yet she wondered. What did the Owlbear feel in its last moments, if anything at all? She wanted to believe that this was a mistake.

Without delay and while trying to minimize her train of thought, Ophenia crossed the barrier and tried her best to keep up with the others.

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At last, they had reached their desired location. Ophenia smiled ever so slightly, their guide must be having the worst day ever. Looking down at the spiders skittering along the river, as they tried to look for a narrow and shallow part of it to reach across to their master's domain. Ophenia almost felt excited, nearly forgetting what occurred prior. As well as what happened to cause this situation. The fae suddenly felt guilty for wanting to smile. On the other hand, Ophenia felt exhausted from the constant physical exertion. Sweat trickled down her cheeks as she heavily breathed in and out. A sort of relief came about as she thought of how this might be the end of all the incessant running.

As Finn stated that the group would have to hurry, Ophenia watched the knight slide down the slope and run in between the two spiders. The fae observed. A sudden rush of disbelief ran over her face. Finn was indeed intending to bring harm to the Spiders. Why would one want to do such a thing? Was he "corrupted"? Was one of her friends, someone Ophenia wished to be happy, a being in need of "cleansing"? There wasn't much she could do to stop him, but Ophenia knew for a fact that she could only do one thing. Shaking, she took a deep breath. She felt nervous. Ophenia took out her resonator, and with the tips of her fingers, she activated it. A dim glimmer, as it hovered above her palm. It shined with a dark desaturated olive colour.

Ophenia then clumsily ran down the grade, being slightly careful of falling over. The resonator fluttered right behind her. Maybe this time, she wouldn't do anything that would be detrimental to the group. This time, she actually wanted to be helpful. Once she had made it to the bottom of the grade, she'd breathe out. Moving a bit more forward, Ophenia took another breath. holding her hands to her chest. "Breathe in. Breathe out." The fae would mutter to herself.

Ophenia then suddenly smiled brightly. Anyone insightful enough would be able to see how feint it was. The resonator stayed in an olive hue, dimly glimmering.

Spoiler: Actions Taken

2 Actions of Movement

 

[slifer37]

Rowan Thorn
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Rowan looked to see Finn getting to the spiders and going to kick their asses, using speed that only came from magic and practice rolled into one- how people used innate magic to push themselves to the brink. She wasn't going to reach them in time to help, so why not relax, and enjoy herself? Finn clearly had it. Though, the way he went at the owlbear- terrible, considering he wasn't sure if it was going to attack them or just hungry or something. Not a good showing at all, considering that owlbear could have been tamed or befriended. At least her barrier bridge would stay up until they came back to the Lady Spider.

So she stayed where she was, letting Finn do what he had to do by himself. IF he didn't need them, then that was absolutely ok. In a slightly petty move, she cast a barrier behind her, low enough to be a free seat for Ophenia, herself, and Melissa to sit and watch, as it was 5ft by 5ft (Barrier Stair-F-0 Post cooldown). Then, she sat on it, letting her feet dangle a little off the floor as she attentively looked around them, in case more spiders came to attack. Might as well rest while she could. Have their backs in case something else that was closer came and attacked.

 

[Clyvelle]

Ophenia has moved to a more prime location to offer whatever aid she might (and to whomever she might). Rowan and Melissa are assumed to be hanging back, enjoying the show, while the hunky knight does his thing. Poor Seven is just holding on for dear life. She might want to suggest Finn get a carrier for her to better secure her while he goes into his frenzies.

Finn has effortlessly closed the gap. The spider carrying the sack continues to move towards the river, while the unburdened turns to intercept Finn. It rears back as Finn unleashes his horizontal slash, which cleanly severs one of its legs. It crumples in the direction of its lost support before lifting itself again. The spider's spinneret curls underneath it, then fires two wads of webbing at Finn.

Finn must dodge to avoid being stuck in the webbing.

 

[Lulidew]

Melissa

When Finn would behead the owlbear, Melissa would sheathe her weapons. Huh, so it seemed he didn't need her help after all. As expected of a veteran. She would nod her head, before continuing on the chase. To her, the owlbear was just another evil monster to be slain, so she wouldn't worry too much of the morality behind it. Furthermore, if Finn didn't hesitate to cut it down, surely it must have been evil too.

The blacksmith would struggle to catch her breath with all the running thus far, choosing to hang at the back to take a short breather before continuing on. Upon seeing Finn already initiating combat with the spiders, she would close the distance and run towards them to provide backup with all her gear in hand.

Actions taken: 3x action of movement

 

[Orikanyo]

Finn

"Keep up and cut em down we can't let that bundle of webs get away!" he spoke up when Melissa entered the field. He didn't pay attention if the others were following, he had to focus on whats ahead. The spider was keen on ropeing him as well it seemed, unpleasant but expected, he had to be quick.

Leaping to the side he relied on his agility to cause the incoming bolts of web to fail, however from his new position he aimed for instead of the first spider the second, with the bundle.

"You got this one Melissa, show me what you got!"

He reach the ground once more in his movements, bracing both hands upon his sword's hilt, one holding it, the other at the butt of the blade, the long piece of silvery metal shining in the sunlight. Eyes focused, distractions cleared.

And with a brief light dip in his stance he launched forwards once more, utilizing his speed to aim a thrusting strike at the spider currently holding their target.

The blade ripped through the air with the sound of a bullet as it was thrust towards the large spider with furious intent and focus.

• Lightning Strike - Fighting style E: Dragon's Vehemence, Drain E, fast F - A rushing strike aiming to cut down a targets strength with a quick slice. Drains Strength by two grades and lasts 1 round Grade E - 1 Post Cooldown.​

Actions log:

1. Dodge.
2. & 3. utilize ability.

 

[Faynorae]

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"Was it too grandiose to think a single song could change the world?"
Ophenia bit on the nail of her thumb. This was in an attempt to try and calm down. Truthfully, it wasn't helping. It was hard to focus and even harder to tell if she was doing the right thing. In past times, her voice wouldn't have resonance with her resonator, leading to an off-vocal performance with little to no instrumental that wasn't even in key. So it was more than essential that she was calm enough to sing properly. But she had to. She had to sing. It was the only thing she could do.

But even if she sang, what song would she sing, which lyrics? she still didn't fully realise the lyrics of 'Gales of Song,' they were still a blur to her. Not only that, there was no telling of what would happen if she sang such a song. Would the winds cut into the skin of both her friends and the spiders? Would the noise created by the gales cause unavoidable damage? Would it do nothing and ultimately be a waste of energy? Only a real sylph would be able to guide the winds properly, and Ophenia wasn't even a real sylph. If so... What even was she? She was too obscure to be real a songstress, did it even matter if she sang? Could she even somehow change the way both her friends and the spiders thought?

Ophenia felt fake. It felt as if she could do nothing to achieve the scenery that she dreamt of, she felt like an imposter. Maybe the best thing she could do was intercept Finn's blade and tell him to stop. Snap. Ophenia bit into her finger through her nails. Her teeth ground into the skin under her thumb's nail. Ophenia didn't believe she had the courage to do that. Finn was one of the 'corrupted.' She saw it right before her eyes, he ruthlessly beheaded an innocent creature, and here now he harmed the spiders without a second thought. Was this normal for him? But how could this be normal for anyone? Has he ever thought of what it felt like to be the one receiving the blow?

Ophenia sighed and took her thumb out of her mouth. Blood slightly bled through her nails, with solemn and slightly teary eyes, and a gentle smile spread across her face. She thought that smiling would brighten her mood, but she felt guilty for trying to be happy. Maybe she could force out those feelings. Ophenia reached for the sky. "What an unpleasant colour we've taken today." She murmured with a feint smile, as she imagined the stars and took [Centre Stage]. The resonator shined brightly.

Ophenia enchanted her noise with therapeutic effects. She did this for the spiders. She hoped that she could calm them down, make them feel less hurried, and make it so that they stop these unnecessary assaults, make it so they feel... unthreatened. She hoped the same would happen for Finn and Melissa. She hoped that she could make everything just so happy that they would forget what they were even doing. Of course, she didn't believe she was skilled enough to do that. Maybe one day she could get rid of the 'corruption' within a creature entirely.

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And so, the resonator began to create a sound, music. Less than happy music. The magically created noise that sounded slightly off at first, but became more pleasant. After a one-minute had passed, Ophenia began to sing to the tune, almost as if she were trying to pick up a melody on the spot. She sang without lyrics. This wasn't a song she knew. On the other hand, it expressed how she felt. A depressive tone that still tries to sound uplifting. Ophenia wants to sing, and she wanted to make everything happy, but how could she do that when she herself didn't share the same emotions?

Her heart was beating fast, and she felt nervous, but somehow, even when she felt so small, singing excited her. She felt so much more confident when she sang. The resonator glittered, shining a tinge brighter. The olive hue faded into a light, almost white yellow which faded into an orange-coral-like colour. Though even with this colour change, the olive hue still tinted the resonator, dulling the colours overall.

Spoiler: Actions Taken

1. [Other] Ability Use;
Sound of a Star ~ Centre Stage - Performance F, Magic D, Magic Area of Effect E, Spell Duration F, Sound Affinity E:
Enhancing the caster's voice with magic, the caster isolates noise within a 30ft radius to attempt to redirect all attention toward themself for a minute.
Grade D Performance, 2 post cooldown.

2. [Other] Ability Use;
Song Therapy - Performance F, Magic D, Magic Area of Effect E, Sound Affinity E, Healing C, Empathy C:
The caster condenses sound around them, creating sounds with emotional altering effects. The physical healing is decent, and it instead has strong positive effects on one's mood and
emotional state to the point where they can brush off minor pain if they are within Ophenia's 30ft radius. Does not apply any effect to creatures that are incapable of hearing.
Grade C Song, 3 Post Cooldown.

 

[Clyvelle]

Melissa has joined the fray! She'll be able to act on her next post.
Finn effectively dodges the webbing, but his attack fell short as the second spider had already moved on. Finn will be able to close in and attack in his next post.
Ophenia begins to sing and draws the spider's attention due to her noise-cancelling skill. Unfortunately, her untamed magic heals the severed end of the spider's leg into a nice, pain-free nub.

Unburdened spider approaches Ophenia and attempts to bite her twice.
Sack-bearing spider successfully moved 90 more feet away last turn unhindered. Now it moves another 20 feet to river's edge and begins following it looking for a place to cross. Approximate distance from Finn, 80 feet.

The river froths with a raging current. Neither spider nor adventurer would be safe to fall in. Looking down river, far in the distance is the telltale horizon of a waterfall.

 

[Orikanyo]

Finn


Unimpeeded, the knight rushed ahead once more, easily upon the spider under a few moments. He considered his targets for a moment with the spider's... uhh... back..? Spinnerette? Body..? what was the back end of a spider called anyways? What did it even hold? The organs? the eyes ere in the front, legs connected to the middle, so that had to be the best place for it...

....Do.. Spiders poop? No they bite then suck out the innards once their juiced right..? he hoped by god Bae wasn't already in that state...

Well, either way, he took his eyes to the sack it carried and aimed slice to attempt to remove it from the spider. Failing that, he was gonna just cut the damn spider anyways...

If Bae was indeed hurt.. maybe Ophenia could actually have some useage, beyond being.... the music.. She better not be healing the fucking thing..


Move x2 Attack

 

[Lulidew]

Melissa

Seeing a spider approach Ophenia, Melissa would spring to action, charging for the spider with her shield raised in front of her, trying to ram into it with the shield before it can get to the pink songstress. "Look out!" She'd cry out.

Even though Bae was getting further and further from them, she couldn't just ignore the pink lady, who resembled a child at times. No... it was because she was such a child that she needed protecting! She had no choice but to leave Bae to Finn.

Melissa would then follow up with a swing of the sword aiming for the head of the spider. "Hiya!"

1x move 2x attack

 

[Faynorae]

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Fermata.
It wasn't long before Ophenia was attacked for her actions. It was expected, after all, spiders are attracted to wherever noise is. Ophenia isolated noise and began singing. So the spider would naturally turn its attention to her and attack. It was in their nature. Ophenia understood that, and still tried her best to avoid it. Even as it approached, even as it lunged in to bite her, she would've stayed still and tried to continue singing.

This changed, however. The blacksmith girl, Melissa, came in to protect Ophenia. She came to protect something that wasn't worth protecting, but other than trying to ram the Spider ot of the way, she also wanted to... Behead it? As raised her sword, Ophenia couldn't believe her eyes. Was she corrupted too? Ophenia's eyes widened. The music went off-key, and a scratching noise emitted from the resonator.

Shifting from a deep-bluish purple to a light azure. Ophenia didn't think, instead, she lunged, and with as much force as she could muster, Ophenia tried to push Melissa out of the way. "STOP!" Ophenia yelled as loud as she could, her voice coarse and desperate. The resonator then shocked into a leafy dull green as it hovered in place.

Spoiler: Actions Taken

1. [Movement] Action - Lunging forward toward Melissa.
2. [Other] Strength (H) Action - Used to push Melissa

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Sound of a Star ~ Centre Stage - 2 post cooldown.
Song Therapy - 3 Post Cooldown.

 

[slifer37]

Rowan looked to Finn, seeing him struggle, realizing that no, he he did not have this, as previously thought. Ophenia and Melissa seemed to realize this faster than she did, taking off quickly to help Finn. She had misjudged the situation, and they needed to work together to get Bae back alive so they could use him as a guide and have the Spider Druidess lead them to the silk.

Rowan got up and ran towards the spiders, intent on helping Bae free- when she reached him.


(Moved foward x3)

 

[Etymarchen]

< VII >​

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The thrusts and turbulence that Seven would experience whilst grasping tightly to Finn's shoulder as he fought were quite tiresome to deal with to say the least.

...Maybe it would have been a better idea for her to rest on Ophenia's shoulder over there. She had nice, warm hands, after all--

And a nice, warm voice. One that healed the thoughts and prayers of many a spider within the vicinity of her voice. A sigh escaped from the bird as she considered the scenario that was arising then and there.

Flying off from Finn's shoulder, the bird would tackle into the resonator--attempting to snatch it from the air with her talons before any further buffs and healing would be done for the sake of the enemy.

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"That would be enough, Ophenia. Do you know what it is that you're even doing with that dangerous magic of yours?"

Her voice remained caring, yet a slight cur remained in her words. As if she was hiding something. Something malicious, perhaps.

Or perhaps it was something else entirely. The bird briefly made a sigh.


"We would be in a field of three monsters, and in spite of that, do you realize how much damage you have caused when you are supposedly only but a fae? Does that not bring you shame? Shame to the fae? That your magic is more dangerous than those supposedly more harmful, dangerous than you? Have you considered the possibility if a monster greater than these spiders were to be affected by your magic supposedly meant for good? For what reason should you be trusted with your spellcraft when you have demonstrated thus far that you are clumsy—unwieldy with its craft? That you are, in spite of your fae heritage, careless. You are still responsible for your own magic--its impact on those around you."

 

[Clyvelle]

Finn advances within range of spider and launches an attack, which connects with the back side of the spider's abdomen, effectively severing its spinnerets--the sack's anchor point. The spider made a shrill noise as it recoiled from the pain, causing its load to slide off its abdomen and onto the ground. Turning on Finn, the spider gnashes its mandibles at him while hissing, then made a horizontal sweeping attack at him with its front leg.

Melissa bravely intercepts the spider's advance on Ophenia, effectively stopping it with her shield. As the spider rallied for a follow-up strike, Melissa thrusts with her sword, piercing the spider's head. Ophenia abruptly ran in trying to stop Melissa's offensive, but in pushing the maiden blacksmith, she inadvertently drove the blade deeper into the spider. Ultimately, Ophenia's actions caused Melissa's strike to be sufficient in bringing an end to the spider. It struggled momentarily against the blade then reeled back, writhing for a moment before collapsing as its lifeblood fountained out of its facial wound.

Rowan arrives within melee range of the spider just as Melissa and Ophenia kill it.

Seven flees before witnessing the conclusion of Finn's battle and snatches the resonator left unprotect by its owner. Any magical effects requiring the catalyst abruptly end as its separated from Ophenia.

Barely noticeable over the roar of the river, a heavy sound of shifting trees can be heard in the foreign territory across the water.

 

[Lulidew]

Melissa

"Are you out of your mind?! You could have gotten me killed!" Melissa shouted at Ophenia. If the pink lady had pushed her any earlier, she may have missed the spider and gotten attacked instead. Just what in the world was she thinking? That the spider is just another cute cuddly friend?

Heaving a heavy sigh, she'd calm herself down and explain the obvious. "Evil beasts like that spider are meant to be slain. Sorry, but I have no mercy when it comes to evil doers."

Without waiting for the girl's reply, she'd continue. "Forget it, we don't have time for this." Bay was getting further and further every second now, and here they were having yet another argument with the pink lady? Without letting a moment to waste, she would run towards Finn and the spider to provide backup if needed. It seemed that his battle had not concluded yet... Damm it, if only she was faster... was she able to make it in time?

Movement x3

 

[Orikanyo]

Finn

​

Part of battle, is knowing how one defends. Knowing incoming attacks is key to understanding what one must do to defend against damage. this, is obvious. Everyone down to the most youngest toddler knows that if you get hit it hurts. And being hurt is bad. But as you grow as an adult, you learn to deal with pain. the pan handle is hot but you need to hold on for a time to get it to the serving platter. You have to feel abit of the heat to properly start and feed a fire. So, while in battle, one wants to get a better opening, you need to learn what strikes you want to fend or clinch.

And what to let in to your armor for a better opening.

With the incoming strike Finn, instead of dodging hardened his stance and shifted, a practiced bit of movement. To the outside observer, one might consider him just being too tough to be hurt with that armor. But there is a trick to all things. The true nature of armor isn't directly in it's hardness, steel is hard, everyone knows this, but properly done defense in heavy armor mirrors how one might conduct the defense with a dueling sword.

Finn's shift was in consideration to the spider's swipe, moving forwards it would connect with his breastplate, he knew that the motion would carry forward into the rounded outer surface of his armor, causing a scrape along it's surface but the armor's function in it's make allowing for a deflection of the incoming blow. He will still feel the strength behind it, and that is where his internal fortitude stands to bolster. For strong armor needs a strong body to wear it. One that not only can handle wearing the armor, but take the blows and understand how it is used to fend off incoming strikes.

With proper understanding of your stance in armor, you can utilize it and learn to not fear and force yourself to actively defend each strike as long as you utilize it properly. Because it's never a question of if you'll be hit, but when. And a strong vitality can help you focus not on the pain of injury but the act of countering.

Long story short, Finn would defend with his armor and then counter attack with an ability to try and take the beast out in his next strike. Utilizing the most basic technique, he'd clenched his blade in both hands and swing down upon it's maw, the teachings of the fighting style his father gave him telling him to strike the maw of the beast first, to break it's means of attack is to win the fight before it begins.

• Fang breaker - Fighting style E, Drain E - with this strike, the user aims to harm not just the enemy, but their ability to inflict damage upon you. This is first imagined as if one were breaking the fangs of a dragon to prevent it's bite. The fang in question can be a blade, dulling it's edge or simply cutting the arm wielding it. Reduces the enemy's Strength grade by 2 effective stages for 1 round- Grade E - 1 Post Cooldown

Post breakdown: Defend[Vit+armor= 11 grade], Ability useage [Strength+Weapon+Ability= 13 grade]

 

[Faynorae]

​

Innocent dreams, idealistic thoughts.
What? How- Ophenia thought, as she stared. Shock in her eyes, disbelief on her face. 'That' was her fault. This was all her fault. She could imagine it, she could imagine how Finn would've cut the thread between Bay and the Spider. Nothing more would've happened after that if only she hadn't yelled so thoughtlessly before."Evil... beasts?" she spoke with a bemused voice in reply to Melissa's scolding, she didn't understand, so much so that she didn't notice the music had stopped. "I- Is that what you think about these creatures..?" Ophenia claimed, her voice was teary and unfocused. Ophenia watched in disbelief as Melissa ran off to aide Finn without remorse for the death she had caused.

The fae collapsed. Her legs failed her, she didn't have the strength to run after. Solemnly, she listened to Seven's words. "My heritage? Monsters? What does it matter?" Ophenia blurted out, she didn't even look at the bird as she watched both Melissa and Finn edge further and further. "The people outside the glade all think so differently. What's this of Fae, Monsters, Humans... Aren't our brains all the same? Aren't we all the same people in the end?" Ophenia spoke, her voice coarse without a hint of optimism. Her eyes began to become glossy, as she stared at the spider that had been decapitated from its body. "If these 'monsters' were to look and act like humans, yet still have done the same actions as of now... Would Finn or Melissa cut them down just as heartlessly as they do now? Don't you ever wonder what these creatures think? Do you ever think of their pain? Of what they think in their last moments of thought?" Ophenia mused and spoke, a profoundly pained expression across her face.

She blinked, as tears began to trickle down her cheeks. "I feel... I feel things that I don't know. It's as if I stray further and further from my lineage the more I learn. Every sylph dreams of becoming like the wind. They discard heart, they discard thought and they discard form. They become bodies that drift along the gales of wind. Achieving purity, until they expire. Fading into nothing, and becoming air. Sometimes, I wish I could go back to that heartless dream." Ophenia paused, thinking onward as tears fell to the floor. "If I had been born human. Would I think and act the way I do now? Would I have led a normal life? Am I even fae anymore? If being a fae means protecting magic and nature, does it mean that I've become more human by embracing these emotions and chasing dreams?" Ophenia showed a sort of sadness on her face, as she continued to speak.

"I feel so forlorn. If I am more dangerous than the blight of which you speak, doesn't that mean I am more a monster than a fae? If I am so much more dangerous than the monsters those two slay, why aren't I being treated the same as of now? Why does my head still remain unsevered from my neck? Even if I was a monster or a beast right now, I know that I'd still dream the same dream and think the same thoughts." The fae stated with a defeated tone, as she uselessly rubbed away tears that streamed down her cheeks. She just felt like crying and doing nothing else. Currently, all she's done so far is ruin everything for everyone, so what was the use of doing anything? Her heart sank. Emotions she didn't know the name of clouded her thoughts as she wept.

Spoiler: Cooldowns

Sound of a Star ~ Centre Stage - 1 post cooldown.
Song Therapy - 2 Post Cooldown.

 

[Etymarchen]

< VII >​

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She watched and listened to Ophenia's utterances. Every nervous shock, every sad musing while Melissa would leave to move ahead with the spiders--It was only her and Ophenia now. And even a fool could recognize that the girl needed warmth. Comfort. A guiding light whence all else had left.

​

"Dearest Ophenia," The bird stared at the Fae, eyes unblinking. "I cannot help but realize how hurt you are with regard to these consequences. You never wanted this in the first place, is that not correct? You only desired to help those around you. You only wanted to help. You only wanted at the very end of the day to ensure everybody to be alright, is that not correct?"

She thought for a moment--and though a small, elated croak arose in her throat, she just as quickly cleared it away. Eyes shutting for a moment as she thought with regards to her following words.

"It amuses me greatly that you find us [Monsters] to be capable of forgiveness. For somebody in this world to desire us faith is a rarity, indeed. It would be hypocrisy of me to berate them for such critiques--especially when I am acknowledging of [our] destruction and will. That is why I can tell--I understand you did not mean to hurt anybody. You are truly, genuinely a kindhearted person. You would not cry nor regret if you were truly evil. You never wanted to subject anyone--anybody--to pain, let alone the prospect of death. Yet, twice today, your actions have shunned the folks around you. They--all these [Humans] have labelled your actions as careless. Thoughtless. 'Who am I to argue,' I assume you've thought yourself, ''when I did in fact cause others pain?' But that was never what you wanted. I understand, and I want you to know that I know that wasn't what you were trying to do. You're not a [Monster]. You don't desire harm upon others."

She would fly onto her shoulder with the resonator, wiping her tears from her face as best as she could muster with her beak.

"You're Ophenia--kind, and warm both in touch and intent. Who sings song for the sake of ensuring others happiness. It matters not your race, your heritage at all. You're Ophenia, and you want to help others. That is why you feel sadness, because this was never what you desired. You're hurt, and that is perfectly fine. It's fine to regret when you feel you've done wrong. It shows you acknowledge you did harm and that you want to improve.

Tell me, Ophenia, would you truly be happy if you became like the wind? If you abandoned all thought, all heart for the sake of nought but nought alone? You may be a sylph--a fae, but you're still Ophenia. You don't need to be more [Human] to be Ophenia. You're allowed to be Ophenia even as a [Fae]--

And Ophenia is endearing because she is kind. I am only a Monster, so my words may not be of value to you, but don't you remember? Even as you did make a mistake, you still did all that you could to fix it. And I stayed by your side with all of it. And all those animals, that fairy included--they clapped in your efforts, and most importantly, they forgave you, not a human, not a fae--you."

Pointing the resonator in Ophenia's direction, the bird would tilt her head for just a moment. her voice soft as she whispered:

"Let's go, Ophenia. We should catch up to the others. They might need you, after all. Even if it's hard, even if they're upset, I will still be by your side. No matter what, I am still here for you. I forgive you, and I am more than willing to help you find forgiveness from others if need be.

And I can help you. I can help you carry the responsibilities that come your way. If it is your magic which you fear, I can help you wield it. I will help you figure out the direction for improvement, no matter what comes your way. That is what I did before, after all. I'm not here for a Human, a Fae, nor a Sylph--I'm here for you, because unlike everybody else that left you, I care about you, and I wish to help you to achieve your goals."

(Persuasion F)

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TLDR/Summary:
Seven takes advantage of Ophenia's moment of pain to make it seem as though she serves as a source of comfort. Also gives back her resonator.

 

[Clyvelle]

Finn stands firm against the spider's strike with its leg. He barely slides in the gravelly landscape as he bodily stops the force. The attack had been deflected. The hesitance in attacking was now gone with the "package" out of harm's way. Unleashing his skill with a perfectly executed overhead swing, Finn's sword collided with the spider as it charged him. The ferocity of the attack split the spider clean in two. As its carcass spilled ichor over the ground and Melissa ran up behind Finn, a calm settled over the bank of the river betwixt the two forests.

The barely audible shuffling from the far side was now becoming noticeably louder. Only now could distant treetops be seen swaying to and fro as something moved between them. The swaying trees seemed to be approaching the side of the river direclty opposite Finn, Melissa, and the unopened spider sack.

Combat is over. Action economy is no longer in effect.

 

[Orikanyo]

Finn

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"Shit, Mel! We move back to the others. Get by Rowan and hope to the gods she keep that magic up." Finn would look towatds the sack and... Consider for a moment if he should open it just yet... Ah... No... No he should, if it was a bad idea he best do it over here.

Grasping the sides of it and using his sword as a razor he began cutting hard into the sac, figuring that if he nicked Bae abit the healers could help, well.. They'd likely need to anyways... Best he go about clearing off the threads now. He sill found it extremely odd that they got captured in the first place. Maybe it was a test? Maybe it was a game? Did Bae like being tied up and Earlobes? Hell if he knew, he just workwd here and apparrently killed spiders for a living. At least for today anyhow... Was this all worth it for a discount on good food and a wide variety of goods and services?

The extent of the desires and frugality is a mystery to all but the one conducting the act.

He spent his time cutting through, pointing to Mel for a second.

"Watch the forest and get the others together we're either gonna run or fight and we should be close together for our Ward caster... Or maybe a Warden is a good name...? Someone who puts up magic shields and stuff...

...Oh, uhh, please do so, politeness is hard in stressful situations yea know?"

 

[Lulidew]

Melissa
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"Wow..." The girl would mutter upon seeing Finn's elegant swordsmanship, as he cut down the beast in front of him. At last, they finally caught up with their guide. So much for being the guide... it felt as if he had brought them more trouble. Well, it wasn't as if she could blame him or anything. Maybe this line of profession was just that dangerous and unpredictable in the first place?

Then, the veteran would mention reuniting back with the others. Right... with Rowan's barriers up, the group shouldn't have to worry about any more of those pesky spiders. But were they supposed to carry Bay over to the others? And just how did Bay get captured in the first place with her barriers up?

Finn would continue to instruct her to get the others together, and although the blacksmith didn't really have any sort of microphone with her, she would try her best hollering to the others and waving at them to get their attention, completely oblivious to whatever discussion they were having. "Heeeeey! Hurry up!"

"Wait... is she crying again?" She squinted at the pink lady in the distance. Had she not killed any monsters before? If so, then why did she even come along for the job in the first place? For the experience, or the cash perhaps? Melissa would then turn the question on herself. Why was she so calm about all of it? She pondered about her past, which she could barely recall. Perhaps she had experienced killing before in her own past life. But whether she was some hired mercenary or some knight, she had no clue about it, only the fact that she would hunt down those who were evil, that much was clear to her.

In that case, she'd better be more patient with the girl. Surely one day, she too would learn to get used to it.

 

[Faynorae]

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Love and Peace.
Ophenia listened to Seven's words as she also wiped the fae's tears away. Her eyes were slightly swollen at this point due to her incessant weeping. The words of warmth that Seven spoke made Ophenia only want to cry more, but she didn't want her already red eyelids to swell more at this point. She tried her best to hold back her tears. Ophenia was confused. Why would it amuse someone to think that a monster could feel forgiveness? Were Ophenia's thoughts truly that silly? The desire to harm others? Who would even think of such a thing? How could Seven comprehend another person's thoughts? Was that indeed what Ophenia had thought in those moments? Seven's words, though under the guise of being warm, lacked Compassion. It lacked even Sympathy. What was Seven truly thinking while she spoke?

But maybe, Ophenia thought wrong? What right did she have to doubt someone? It was her justice to truly trust every single thing she ever encounters. This unsettling feeling would waver eventually, Seven was Ophenia's friend. Seven even helped correct Ophenia's mistakes. Seven only wanted help, and Ophenia was about to doubt her intentions. That's ridiculous. Ophenia thought to herself, brushing aside her cognition toward what little she knew of emotions and choosing to put full faith in Seven's words. After all, somehow, Ophenia could muster a smile. "I... I'm glad that you think that..." Ophenia stated, "It makes me so happy to know you'll be there for me, Miss Seven! Your words... They melt away my dark mood!" Ophenia said with a slightly cheerful tone, rubbing her tears away as she stood up. "You're right, Miss Seven!" Ophenia stated with a sudden cheerfulness. "I am a chanteuse, and my dream is to cleanse the world of corruption through song and by spreading my love~♥ So in order to help... You must become a part of my troupe!" Ophenia clapped her hands, her usual excitement slowly returning. "And that means, to the Glade we must venture! So we can learn to change that dainty and adorable form into something more capable of dancing! As of now, you are officially hired as my dancing partner~!" Ophenia cheerfully claimed. A troupe of two people sounded rather cute to the fae.

Ophenia's eyes sparkled, she looked to the sky longingly. "Ah! This means that we should go shopping later for some new clothing! Ah! And while we're on it, I can teach you how to dance and sing! I'm still learning myself, but learning together is the best way to be taught!" Ophenia turned to Seven, "Having a partner will surely heighten the excitement during concerts! Our debutante will be such splendour, I'm so excited!" Ophenia excitedly chimed, as she twirled around. "Ah!! You're right! We should catch up to the others and tell them the great news~ Come on, Miss Seven! You're the best, I'm so happy that we could be friends!" Ophenia paused for a moment. "As you are now officially hired my partner, I think it's time we are something more. Instead of friends, let's be best friends~♫ Ah!! I'm so excited~!" The fae excitedly said, before putting her hands to her face. "Ahh! But this is so embarrassing! My eyes sting and they're probably all red and swollen?! Right Seven?" Ophenia suddenly panicked, "Let's just hope they don't notice! Oh! I think they also might've retrieved Mister Bay too! It'd be best if we hurry~!" The fae spoke with a bubbly tone. A cheery smile spread across her face.

Ophenia would then notice Melissa shouting toward them. Ophenia would then take a deep breath in, before shouting with all her voice, "We're on our way!!" The fae enthusiastically yelled, having no respect for anything that was potentially sitting on her shoulders. "Though, I think it's horrible to just leave a lifeless body here. We should bury it and pick some near flowers! Ah! And we can make so markers with some sticks! We could ask Finn and Melissa to carry the bodies!" Ophenia brightly mused, though her voice lacked its usually enthusiastic excitement. "It's the least they could." She murmured, as she stared at the dead headless body of the spider. Dying so cruelly, the least one could deserve is a beautiful place to rest in.

Ophenia would slowly make her way toward Finn, Melissa and Rowan's locations, she didn't feel the need to make too much haste and her legs still hurt from all the running. The fae tried her best to check the surrounding area and look out for anything that may be near. She looked yonder the river, trying to look out for some flowers, specifically something yellow or white.

 

[slifer37]

Rowan Thorn
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Rowan looked to Melissa before hurrying over to her, this time flat-out running towards her, just out of range of Finn. If needed, she could drop the shield and bring it back for Finn, so he wouldn't be left out there by himself. The threat of whatever the hell it was was coming for them. Though...the fact that Finn wasn't 100% sure that Bae was in that bag wasn't boding well. IF it was full of spider eggs and not Bae, then they were screwed.
"Ophenia, Seven, over here!" Rowan called to them, waving desperately to get their attention. "Finn, once you grab Bae, get over here ASAP!"
She would wait for the pair to make it to her, closing them all in a 50 ft barrier once they made it within range. (Barrier Wall/Dome-D Grade-1 Post Cooldown). A barrier would appear above them, quickly followed by more barriers locking seamlessly into each other, spreading outward to form a defensive bubble around them. Hopefully Finn would get there at the same time, giving them enough time to heal Bae and get back to the spider druidess. Why another who could control spiders was hampering their mission was a mystey to her but that involved politics and reasoning she wasn't aware of, and wouldn't know why until they returned with Bae.

She wanted to be more sympathetic to Ophenia, but she was entirely not sure why she was here if she hadn't fought and cried over a spider who had tried to kill them. Then again, it was being controlled by another, which did make the situation quite sad. Either way, this was not the time for that. "Ophenia, we have no time for a funeral! Once we save Bae we can mourn, but we cannot mourn if we're also dead! We'll have more time to give a lovely eulogy then!" Rowan called to her, seeing her falter and bounce back. Yeah, she was like a sheltered child with too much power for their own good.

 

[Etymarchen]

< VII >​

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What terrible word choice from the shield generator. But that was fine. A shield generator was all she’d ever need to be.

That, of course, and a bringer of opportunities. What a wonderful letter she had been given. A lovely, striking letter--one she, perhaps, could trade for better and better opportunities. The thought brought a a chuckle to the bird's throat, though acting on it then would have been detrimental to her playful charade.

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Instead, she remained encroached upon her present opportunity, whispering to Ophenia.

"Remember what I told you, Ophenia." She focused her vision on the fae girl. "I care, and I value you. Your feelings matter. You should be allowed to feel remorse. Don’t let such cruel and uncaring admonishments from such misunderstanding, inconsiderate people deconstruct your benevolent spirit. You should be allowed to grieve. There’s nothing wrong with that."

A beautiful, perfect opportunity.

Ah, how she had Bay to thank for getting kidnapped…perhaps this was the instance in which they would finally recapture him.

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TLDR/Summary:
Seven comforts Ophenia again to validate her feelings as well as remind her that she’s supportive of her; uses Rowan’s remark to further the notion that she’s the only one who really cares by portraying her as trying to crush her kindness.

 

[Clyvelle]

Finn cut the spider sack open and would be slightly taken aback but not altogether surprised to see a female harpy inside. Thanks to his appraisal earlier that morning, the knight would immediately understand that what he was looking at was indeed "Bay's" true form. She appeared to be unconscious still but otherwise fine as Finn tore her free from her bindings. She would stir as he finished.

After opening her eyes, Bay would look around bewildered at first, but understanding came quickly as her eyes bulged and she leapt up from the cocoon. Tossing remarks that teetered back and forth between flirting with Finn and accusing him of being a pervert, Bay would join the knight as he called for everyone to group up. Though she seemed casual, Bay would toss dangerous glares towards the forest across the river.

As the party gathered, the shifting sounds across from them would follow along just out of sight beyond the treeline. Once all had rallied on Rowan's position, the barrier specialist summoned protection for them. Bay was decidedly oblivious to the others as her eyes stared fixated on the origin of the shifting noise.

All went quiet for a moment as the group huddled uncertainly beneath their dome. The rushing of the river roared, echoing in the channel between the forests. Animal sounds had long since disappeared after leaving the treeline on their side. They were alone against whatever approached.

Then the cracking and shifting of great cedar trunks slowly moved closer. The visible trees began to spread apart to make way for some great shifting shadow emerging out of the trees. The veil of webbing fluttered up and down obscuring the shadow during its advance. Finally two enormous, yet slender black appendages reached out from the foremost trees, tugging the remaining six legs and body of an enormous spider onto the far riverbank.

Unlike the smaller spiders seen back in Ghedd'un's area, this larger spider was more rough and jagged-looking. Its exoskeleton resembled armor more so than the typical smooth shapes one might expect on an arachnid. And there standing on top of its head stood a lone man, smiling contentedly at the group huddled under the dome. The spider approached but did not cross the river.

Bay's eyes widened as her jaw clenched. She became agitated at the sight of the man. Though she seemed provoked enough to do something irrational, she stayed under the dome. The man chuckled, seemingly aware of Bay's feelings.

He reached into his jacket and retrieved two thick, vibrantly colored braids--one red, one blue--and held them aloft for the group to see. Then he began to mouth words. Bay's eyes shimmered as they became more avian-like while glaring across the river. She began to mumble along with his mouth movements:

"...one...more thread...." she mumbled before letting out a gasp. A smirk crossed the man's face as he stowed the "threads", while his spider slinked back into the forest, disappearing into the trees once again.

Bay declared she was returning to Ghedd'un immediately. The party could follow or stay and attempt to bury the spiders. Those who went with Bay would retrace their path through the forest. Upon returning to the ravine, they would find two owlbear cubs nudging the corpse of the slain owlbear, their keening cries betraying their distress.

Back at Ghedd'un's hedge, the party was finally given access to the harvesting area. It was a clearing surrounded by a thick wall of trees grown close together and layered with thick webbing that covered the floor, walls, and canopy above, completely closing off the space. Several tarantula sized spiders crawled about the area, tending to the webbing.

Ghedd'un produced a large spool of spider silk for the party to take back to the Pavilion. As she worked, Bay had a rather heated discussion with the druidess about what and who they had seen at the river. Ghedd'un was calm despite the harpy's excitable state, and more or less shrugged off Bay's urgency, handing over the spool while saying, "If that man comes here, I will fight him once again...and I hope you will be standing at my side on that day."

After a tense moment between them, Bay sighed and begrudgingly took the spool. Gathering the party, she leaves the hedge and leads them back to the Pavilion. They would reach the gates at about supper time. The party is invited to stay the night within the Pavilion, after a dose of Cloud, of course, or they could be on their way. Those who stay would be invited to share a meal with Glyde.

Everyone would be offered bronze emblems (title acquired [Glyde's Crested: Bronze] depicting an avian foot with splayed talons--the true emblem of the Bronze Crested status. This emblem is slightly larger than the Temporary Crested emblems received the day prior by Finn, Ophenia, and Seven, who would have their temporary emblems exchanged.

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[Skyhunter]

Isekai Hell RP Grade​

Now this was a pretty long thread, I appreciate the detail writing done in posts, great stuff to watch. One thing I did notice was pacing, felt a bit slow but overall, the goal was succeeded and once more, great writing from all fronts. Cly, you have some pretty good ideas and writing, it was a very good read.

Clyvelle (GM) - 40 Points

Finn - 80 Points - Optional Title Acquired [Glyde's Crested: Bronze] - You have proven yourself to be of use to the Pavilion. You will receive preferable treatment from Pavilion residents and shop owners as well as be more likely to be called upon for future missions/jobs for the Pavilion.

Ophenia - 80 Points - Optional Title Acquired [Glyde's Crested: Bronze] - You have proven yourself to be of use to the Pavilion. You will receive preferable treatment from Pavilion residents and shop owners as well as be more likely to be called upon for future missions/jobs for the Pavilion.

Seven - 80 Points - Optional Title Acquired [Glyde's Crested: Bronze] - You have proven yourself to be of use to the Pavilion. You will receive preferable treatment from Pavilion residents and shop owners as well as be more likely to be called upon for future missions/jobs for the Pavilion.

Melissa (Attentive Student) - 105 Points - Optional Title Acquired [Glyde's Crested: Bronze] - You have proven yourself to be of use to the Pavilion. You will receive preferable treatment from Pavilion residents and shop owners as well as be more likely to be called upon for future missions/jobs for the Pavilion.

Rowan - 80 Points - Optional Title Acquired [Glyde's Crested: Bronze] - You have proven yourself to be of use to the Pavilion. You will receive preferable treatment from Pavilion residents and shop owners as well as be more likely to be called upon for future missions/jobs for the Pavilion.