Fantasy Legacies: World at War [CLOSED]

[SharkBark]

Mood: Neutral

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Iron Dragon, Ironshire

Rai quickly caught Skyla, helping her back onto her feet after she suddenly fell back against him.

"You good?" Rai asked, examining Skyla closely. "And no, what did you see?"

Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None

Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: Streets of Ironshire
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 28th, 1337.
Skyla got up with Rai's help, "I dunno, I saw this man, he looked like a dragon but a man. He had short, blunted horn and they were.. greenish? With a long tail." She looked at Rai, "We locked eyes and then.. something rushed me. Looked like a dragon."

Skyla looked around, "But.. I don't see him anymore."

She sighed, "These omens.. I dunno if they're good or bad but they're certainly something."

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Neutral

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Iron Dragon, Ironshire

Rai looked around as well, but found no sight of the man.

"Hopefully good..." he said. "Too much weird shit has happened so far, and it's barely evening. Come on, let's just hurry and get what we need to."

Health: 130/130



Statuses: None



Action: None



Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: Border of the Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 28th, 1337.
Skyla nodded.

CutsceneWith that, Rai and Skyla finished up their business in the store, grabbing a couple energy concoctions and performing one last equipment inspection. When that was done, they set off for the Desert Nation.

They took a carriage and arrived there in only a few hours. Though by the time they arrived, it was between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The carriage that had brought them stopped and dropped them off before turning and heading off towards Luminosa. Skyla and Rai now stood before the border of the Desert Nation.

The road lead on for a few feet before it transitioned into sand and desert as expected. The Desert itself was alive, moving and wavy like an ocean would be. It was a strange sight to see.
Cutscene Ends
Skyla stood before the border with Rai. Her chest, specifically where her heart is, began to glow slightly, "Wha-" the glow from her chest faded but then her lance's red gem began to glow. After a few seconds, fiery energy spewed from it and before Skyla and Rai. The energy eventually congealed into a form before them. A form they recognized all too well and one they knew to be dead. The form before was his but along with it was areas where he was 'on fire' but being a mass of fire, it didn't affect him, "Wait... is that..." Skyla's voice was shaky and she covered her mouth with her hands and stared in shock.

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Shocked

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

Rai’s eyes widened as the glow faded from Skyla’s chest, only for the red gem of her lance to ignite with a fiery pulse. His heart skipped a beat as the energy surged and solidified into a familiar, terrifying form before them.

His stomach twisted. The figure…it was him. But not.

There were parts of the figure aflame, like burning patches of a person that shouldn’t have been, yet the fire didn’t harm it. It moved with an eerie familiarity.

Rai took a step back, his mind racing but unable to form a coherent thought. The figure was impossible. He’d seen him fall, seen him die. It was his body—his body with flames where there shouldn’t be.

“Skyla…” Rai’s voice was barely a whisper, laced with disbelief, his pulse hammering in his ears.



Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None

Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: Border of the Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 28th, 1337.
The figure looked between Rai and Skyla, a smile painted across its 'face'. It spoke after a moment, "I apologize for my... appearance." Its voice was Mika's but also a mix of other voices, "I wished to reveal myself earlier but I lacked the means to do so. That time came when Skyla gained that unexpected surge of power from entering the Desert Nation. It allowed me to finally manifest from the gem embedded your lance." The figure looked itself up and down, "This form was to... strike familiarity but I can see it's only caused shock. Perhaps a different form might've sufficed."

Skyla couldn't speak, she was on the verge of tears. Whether it was happy tears, angry tears or sorrow remained to be known. The entity turned to Rai, "Perhaps you are of a more sound mind to speak?"

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Perplexed

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

Rai remained speechless for a few more moments, still trying to wrap his head around this, before finally sputtering out a word.

"I...form?" he said. "So...you're not actually...?"



Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None

Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: Border of the Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 28th, 1337.
The figure paused a gave a slight nod, "My answer was neither true nor was it false. I am Mika but Mika is also me." It turned and looked at Skyla's lance, "Namely, I am the many souls of my... 'wielders'. All the people who have wielded me before she has. I am the Lance of Ruin."

The entity grabbed the air in front of it and put on hand out and began "unsheathing" a weapon from its hand. The weapon was a katana that was on fire, "Forgive me. I am bound by an oath. Celestius bid me to test the strength of any who seek to go into the Desert Nation." The entity held the blade at its side, "However, a simple duel will suffice. Do you accept my challenge? If you win, both you and Skyla may pass. If you lose, you must return when you've become stronger."

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Slightly Annoyed

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

"That's pretty fucked up, yknow?" Rai said after letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding. "Making yourself look like someone's lost loved one?"

He looked at Skyla at the request for a duel. "You have no social skills. Not a single 'hello' or 'how are you'. Just straight to looking for a fight, huh?" Rai shook his head. "Please, we have better things to focus on. It'd be dumb to waste our energy on something like this."

Rai rejected the duel in a straightforward matter, but still, he gripped the hilt of his katana just in case.









Health: 130/130



Statuses: None



Action: None



Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: Border of the Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 28th, 1337.
The figure cracked a smile as Rai refused and then flourished its weapon, making it disappear, "True strength is far more then simple physical prowess alone." The figure looked at Rai and opened its mouth before it was interrupted, "That's enough." Skyla shook her head and stood up, wiping away the tear under her eyes. Looking at the voice she recognized him from earlier, "Wait you're--" The figure from the Lance chipped in, "Celestius. I didn't think you'd make an appearance here."

Celestius looked at Skyla then at the figure, "It's okay, I can take it from here." With that, the figure went back into Skyla's lance after giving a nod.

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Slightly Annoyed

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

Rai remained unphased, not letting the suddenly change appearance of the other man rattle him. He remained firm and cleared his throat.

"Celestius, or whatever," he said. "Nice to meet you, but once again, no duel."


Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None



Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: The Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 28th, 1337.
Celestius shook his head, "You misunderstand. My goal is not to fight. That was theirs, under my guidance that is."

He looked at Rai, "Still, your naturally distrustful nature is a great reassurance." He turned to face Skyla and Rai, "Allow me to properly introduce myself. I am Celestius, Archivist of the Gods. Something you'd call a 'Deity'. I was alerted to your arrival when Skyla passed the threshold of the sealing spell that the Nation is currently under. Even if we wanted to fight, I'm afraid our abilities are sealed."

Skyla looked at Rai then at Celestius, "My arrival?" She recalled how her chest glowed when they entered, "Oh that.." Celestius nodded, "Yes, above all else, your presence sent waves throughout the Desert. I'm sure I'm only one who knows you're here, Milady." Celestius bowed and motioned behind him, "Please, allow me to escort you two for a while."

Spells and Abilities Sealed

While traveling within the Desert Nation ALL spells and abilities are unusable by EVERYONE. This includes enemies and allies.

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Slightly Annoyed

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

Rai looked over to Skyla, not exactly sure of what to make of this. He took a step closer to her.

Rai whispered, "I don't exactly trust this, I won't lie. But to he honest, it didn't even seem like you knew where we were going. It was more like we were just trying to see what we'd find. But if he can get you to...specific places you need to get to, then I suggest we follow him."

Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None


Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: The Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 28th, 1337.
Skyla looked at Rai and nodded, "Yeah.. I'll be honest, he doesn't strike me as dishonest." She looked at Celestius, "Okay then, let's go, Celestius."

Celestius nodded and lead them towards the Palace. On the way, they ran into a creature, it was small and pink. It floated above the ground, Celestius stopped them, "Look, a Sprite." Skyla looked at Celestius, "The hell's a Sprite? Some kind of Spirit?" Celestius paused for a moment, "Kind of. They're a subspecies of Spirits. Weaker and defenseless by themselves but become powerful allies when they form contractual bonds with mortals." Skyla looked with intrigue.

Celestius examined the Sprite further, "That one is... different though. Skyla... you should approach it and see what happens..." Skyla looked at Celestius for a moment then proceeded careful. The Sprite landed on the ground, careful to avoid the desert sands, Skyla then called out to it which caused the Sprite to look at her and tilt its head. After a moment it trotted along the rocks in a careful manner. Curiously almost.

Skyla held out her hand and the creature almost instant jumped with joy then leaped into her chest, disappearing in the process. Skyla stumbled back a couple steps in surprise but otherwise unhurt, "What just... what just happened?" Celestius looked at Skyla, "You just formed a contractual bond with it." Skyla looked more confused, "What was it?" Celestius nodded slightly, "If I recall correctly, that was a Yaxas. To Spirits, they're a revered species, hailed as Guardian Sprites of this desert. I had a feeling you'd be a perfect match for it." Skyla nodded, "It felt a bit weird when it shot into my chest like that but it didn't hurt at all."

Suddenly Skyla heard a voice in her head, it was cutesy, "(Of course~! Yaxas would never hurt Master~!)" Skyla looked shocked when she heard it, "H-Huh?!" Then Yaxas appeared in front of Skyla but everyone could see, "(I apologize, Master. I didn't mean to startle you...)" When Yaxas spoke, it Skyla could understand it clearly but Celestius and Rai wouldn't be able to understand a word, instead all they heard were cute sounding mumblings and grunts.

Bond Formed!

Skyla formed a Contractual bond with a Yaxas!
To summon a Sprite in battle, the Master must spend their action to do so. After which however, the Sprite acts immediately. Optionally, you can summon your Sprite before you enter battle and not waste that action!

Additionally, Sprites CAN talk, when they do simply put whatever they say in '()'.
NOTE; Sprites can talk to each other normally like this but ONLY their master can understand their speech. I.E. If Yaxas talks Rai CAN'T understand it but Skyla CAN. Rai's Sprite will be able to understand it regardless and vice versa.

Yaxas

View attachment 1219318
Elemental type - Ice

HP - 86
AC - 12

STR - 10
DEX - 8
INT - 19
WIS - 18
WIL - 20

Info;
Yaxas are considered the Guardian Sprites of the Desert despite their element being Ice. They are somewhat revered by the local Spirits.

Ability Set

Skyla's Ability Set;
Basic Attack;
Ice Projectile - A projectile of ice that deals 1d8 ice damage.

Skills;
Yaxas' Support! - Skyla commands Yaxas to provide support to 1 ally 3 turns. While being supported, the ally gains advantage on attacking and saving rolls.
I Choose You! - Skyla chooses an ally and commands Yaxas to provide them even further support for 3 turns. While under this support, the chosen ally (and their Sprite) deals +3 extra damage according to their element. Additionally, they also heal themselves for the damage done.

Ultimate;
Guardian Sprite Chooses It's Master! - Yaxas shoots into Skyla's chest and disappears temporarily. Grants Skyla 'Yaxas' Master'. Yaxas' Master refreshes Skyla's spell slots to full and grants her an extra action per turn for 3 turns. Optionally, Skyla can choose to pass this blessing onto an ally for 1 turn, using 1 turn of the Blessing's 3 turn duration.

Yaxas' Moveset;
When not not being commanded by Skyla, Yaxas also gets a normal turn (as doo all Sprites in battle). Sprites get 1 basic attack and 1 skill and do not get an ultimate of their own.
Basic Attack;
Star Flourish - Yaxas makes an icy star fall onto its enemy, dealing 1d8 Ice damage.

Skill;
Equilibrium - Yaxas sacrifices 10% of its HP (9 rounded up) to heal an ally for 2d10 HP.

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Awe/Aww

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

In that moment, Rai felt something as he saw the sprite. A pang of something. A twinge that quickly grew. It was overwhelming. Rai couldn't even resist it.

That feeling was...

"That is the cutest thing I have ever seen!" Rai said, damn near having hearts in his eyes as he pranced closer to it, reaching out to pet its head.

A...cuteness overload? The hell? This grown ass man.

As the sprite mumbled and grunted, Rai laughed cheerfully, practically dancing in excitement. "Awwwww!"


Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None

Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: The Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 29th, 1337.
Skyla looked at Rai and let out a 'pfffft' and chuckled, "Damn Rai, I've never seen you like that." She wiped away the tears from laughing, "That was fucking adorable." She looked at him, "Maybe you'll get one as cute as mine!" She jested with a big smile on her face.

Celestius looked at them then heard some nearby horses, "Horses? In the desert?" Celestius grabbed Rai and Skyla and pulled them into cover nearby, "Stay quiet and stay down." He said in a hushed whisper. Skyla looked at Celestius and replied in the same whisper, "What are you-" Then she heard voices. Two females and a male.

"Huuuuh?? Why'd he have to send us out here?" Said an impatient sounding female, "You need to relax, sister. He sensed someone strong cross our border and sent to investigate it." Said a calmer more rational female voice, "You two are the strongest lackey's he's got... so it makes sense that he'd send you but me? I'm a grunt. Why me?" The male voice was gruff, "Isn't obvious? You're cannon fodder! Hahahaha! If we get into a fight, you're the first to go!" The guy had a shocked look on his face. The calm sister lightly pushed the impatient one, "Juniper! That's not true!" The impatient one looked at her sister, "Huh? It's not? Kiyoko... you're too soft." The calm sister, Kiyoko, sighed, "Regardless, he's not fodder... and I'm not soft! I just... don't always agree with his methods..." She trailed off at the end so it was hard to hear.

The guy sighed, "Kiyoko you're so merciful, thank you!" Kiyoko dismissed his thanks, "Don't get me wrong, I'm not gonna out of my way to save you but I'm not gonna let you die if I can help it. Got it? And don't call me by my first name! It's weird when you say it.." The guy nodded response. After a minute of searching and looking around, they hopped on their horses and rode off, allowing Celestius, Skyla and Rai to safely emerge.

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Alert

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

Rai dusted off his clothing ad he stood back up. "Why'd we hide...?"

He looked off at the direction of where the mysterious trio had gone. "Skyla. Did you hear what they said? Someone strong is also here."

Rai looked at Celestius.

"Should we be worried?"



Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None

Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: The Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 29th, 1337.
Celestius looked at Rai, "If memory serves, those two girls are part of a gang called the Sand Dragons. It's leader is named Shin Hiragimi. They have what you might call a strangle hold on this nation..." There was a pause from Celestius, "Actually, he's the one responsible for the sealing spell."

Skyla's eyes widened a bit at the reveal of the state of her home. She felt an obligation to help them, as if she hadn't anyways, "So.. what can we do?"

Celestius' gaze hardened a bit, "Follow me." With that, he had Skyla and Rai follow him. They approached a rock formation that blocked the view ahead of it. As they walked up and peered over the rocks, the sight they saw wasn't that much better. There was a massive sandstorm that seemed to centralized on a single location, "The people have begun calling it the Eternal Sandstorm. It seems to never move from that location and anyone who has tried to go near it is torn to shreds." He looked at Rai and Skyla, "Some people say that some of the residents are trapped in there still."

Skyla raised an eyebrow, "Residents? Of what?" There was another pause and no answer from Celestius but one did come from Yaxas, "(Master, the Guardian Spirits are angry. After he recovered the Royal Palace a few years ago, that sandstorm has popped up.)" Skyla looked at Yaxas who suddenly appeared and jumped a bit, being startled, "Good lord!" She said in surprise, "You gotta stop doing that.." Yaxas looked away a bit, "(I'm sorry...)" Skyla dismissed it, "So.. this man.. he... did all this? Recovered the palace?" Celestius and Yaxas nodded, "And... what is it that you expect me to do... I don't even know where to start here."

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Alert

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

"That's what I was afraid of," Rai sighed. "This place is a mystery, man."

Rai took off his sandals and shook them off, getting the sand out of them before slipping them back on. He placed his hand on Skyla's shoulder.

Rai's hand lingered on Skyla's shoulder, his grip firm but unsteady. "This place... I don't know what we're walking into. There's too much we don’t understand yet, and the more we dig, the messier it’s gonna get. But we're already in it. Guess we just keep moving forward, even if we don’t know how this ends."

He paused, his gaze distant. "You said you were getting visions, right? So let's just hope they keep guiding us."




Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None



Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: The Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 29th, 1337.
Celestius glanced at Skyla, "Actually, Skyla, try something for me."

Skyla looked at Celestius momentarily and then nodded, "Name it." Celestius pointed to a spot on the peak of the rocks, "Stand there and try to channel your magic." Skyla nodded and tried to do just that but nothing happened. Skyla looked back at Celestius and Rai, "Well... what did you have me do that for?"

Celestius replied, "Well.. I was seeing if you could channel some of that energy you had when you entered the nation. It seems you still have a ways to go before that." Celestius put a finger on his chin, "Still, if you're serious about saving this nation, we'll need to find a way to get into the Palace. That's where Shin is."

Skyla sighed, "For now, let's find an village... town.. anything..." She looked to Celestius, "Know of any place?" Celestius shook his head, "This place has changed so much since I've been around, I hardly know where anything is." Skyla sighed lightly and then picked a direction and began walking.
(Now is the time for questions if Rai has any. Also this time can be used for his Sprite encounter if you've found one you like. You can take the reins if you want to do his Sprite encounter during this downtime.)

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Alert

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

Rai sighed as he walked alongside the the others, when he suddenly tripped on something hard, falling face first into the sand. He grunted in irritation and wiped off his face as he stood up. "The hell?"

Rai looked to the ground to see a small, stone looking object. But suddenly, it eyes appeared on it and it slowly strode toward him. Rai's eyes widened and he took a step back, but the little thing moved toward him again. Even though he was still annoyed from the fall, the samurai's expression softened. It was pretty cute. He reached down and picked up the creature.

"Hey there, cutie." Rai said.

("Hi!") He heard it response from a high, nervous voice.

Rai quickly dropped the creature with a yelp and backed away.

("Ow!")

"What the hell?"

The little creature rubbed it's head. ("All I said was hi...")

"You can talk?" Rai exclaimed, his eyes widened.

("Yes...but you just couldn't hear til you picked me up...")

Rai looked at Skyla, grabbing her shoulder and pointing at the creature. "Yo, you hearing this??!"

Spoiler: The creature

Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None







Kumii

Code by Serobliss

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Mood: Calm

Eliezer Allaire

The Vulture

Bounty Hunter Organization, Ironshire

It was a cool, quiet day in Ironshire. The sun tucked itself behind the clouds, casting a soft, gray hue over the streets. The air was slow, the breeze gentle — a rare moment of peace.

Eliezer walked silently through the calm roads, his shoes clicking softly against the concrete. His black hair and cloak stirred in the wind, but his focus remained inward. The scent of ore and smoke wafted from the blacksmith's forge, where Griffin's hammer rang out with each strike against a blade. Yet, all Eliezer could smell were the roses pressed into his witch doctor mask. He closed his eyes for a brief moment, drawing in the floral scent, letting it settle in his lungs — a small comfort against the world’s harsher smells.

Before long, he stood before a large, weathered building. Three stories high and worn by time, its faded beige walls loomed quietly over the street. Eliezer pressed a hand against the dark red double doors and pushed them open, met instantly by a wave of warm air — the unmistakable heat of too many bodies crammed into one place.

The Bounty Bar.

The room buzzed with life. Bounty hunters drank, laughed, argued, and scoured the bounty board for their next target. Though Eliezer kept his head down, he could feel the weight of their stares — a silent pressure against his back. His skin prickled, and his shoulders stiffened. They knew him. They all did.

His fingers curled slightly as he quickened his pace, weaving through the crowd like a shadow. No eye contact. No conversation. Just get upstairs.

When he finally reached the staircase, Eliezer exhaled a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding. The spiral steps creaked under his steady rhythm — the familiar sound of his shoes clicking against wood, a strange comfort.

At the top, a maroon door awaited. He opened it without hesitation, stepping into the quiet hallway that led to the meeting room.

Inside, two familiar faces greeted him — Sia and Julius.

The room was still, a sharp contrast to the chaos below. The long table in the center was polished but worn at the edges, a silent witness to countless meetings and hushed conversations. Light filtered in through the high windows, casting a dull glow over the walls lined with old maps and scattered bounty posters.

Eliezer shut the door behind him, his movements calm but deliberate. With a slow, practiced motion, he removed his mask, taking a deep breath. The air was muted here, almost scentless. The faintest trace of old parchment and polished wood lingered, but it was weak — just how he preferred it. The flowers tucked into his mask still left a subtle whisper of rose in his nose, a soft contrast to the sterile room.

He placed the mask gently on the table, his dark eyes flicking between his comrades. A small nod.

"Greetings, mes cher amis."




Health: 120/120

Statuses: None

Action: None

Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: The Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 29th, 1337.
Skyla looked as Rai fell flat on his face into the sand and stifled a chuckle. Celestius had the same expression and saw something at about the same time as Rai.

Skyla looked between the little guy and Rai and shook her head, "All it sounds like is grunting to me." Skyla's Sprite popped out at around the same time, investigating the fellow Sprite, "(Hey, who are you?)" Yaxas asked curiously.

Sia & JuliusLocation: Bounty Hunter's Association, Ironshire
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 29th, 1337.
Sia and Julius sat in a room above the rest of association. Their office in a way.

Sia and Julius were talking between them indistinctly when Eliezer came in. Julius gave a small nod and Sia gave her usual warm smile and little wave, "Hey, Eliezer~."

Julius waited for Eliezer to take his seat and when he did, immediately got down to business, "Alright so.. we have a new batch of Bounties to sort through. One of them involves that elusive little group, the Onyx Beetles." He slid the poster across the table with the details of the bounty, "They've been a right thorn in our sides for a while now." Julius folded his hands in front of his face and Sia nodded slightly, "Well... they wouldn't be good criminals if they got caught now would they?" She joked slightly.

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Intrigued

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

("No, who are you?") The stone creature said in response, looking up at Yaxas. ("I'm Pebbla.")

Rai tapped Skyla. "Look, it's talking to yours."



Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None


Kumii

Code by Serobliss

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Mood: Calm

Eliezer Allaire

The Vulture

Bounty Hunter Organization, Ironshire

Eliezer’s eyes lingered on the worn poster, the faded images of the Onyx Beetles—Castro, Maki, and Kuragiri—blurring at the edges. The mugshots were old, taken years ago when they were in their mid-teens. But now, they seemed like ghosts, frozen in time, while the truth of their present existence remained hidden. Eliezer's gaze shifted, his mind wandering from the faces to the lingering traces of their scents he once knew so well—traces that had long since faded from the air.

"It’s been a while," Eliezer spoke, his voice low and quiet, almost drowned by the hum of the room. His fingers grazed the edge of the table before sliding the poster back toward the center. "Only Kuragiri’s scent brushed past me, months ago. A fleeting thing... like dust in the wind." He paused, exhaling a soft breath, the room’s stale air tugging at his senses. "They're either gone from Ironshire, or Castro’s doing something to cover their trail. Maybe masking their hideout with something... something overwhelming. A stench too powerful for my nose to follow."

His words hung in the air like a quiet storm, unspoken implications twisting around them. The silence that followed was thick, the tension stretching between them.

Eliezer’s hand hovered over the table, his fingers brushing the surface, tracing imaginary patterns as his thoughts churned. "I wouldn’t call them a threat right now," he added, voice barely above a murmur. He glanced at the poster again, his expression unreadable. "Their last heist was a year ago, and nothing since. That doesn’t mean they’re gone, though. They could be waiting, hiding, watching."

A slight shift in his posture—a subtle clenching of his jaw—broke the stillness. "How many bounties have been claimed this month?" Eliezer asked, his words now more deliberate, his gaze momentarily fixed on the table. "I do hope our efficiency hasn’t dropped off. We can’t afford a lull."


Health: 120/120

Statuses: None

Action: None


Kumii

Code by Serobliss

 

[Kumii]

SkylaLocation: The Desert Nation
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 29th, 1337.
Skyla looked at Rai, "Yeah, but I can understand mine but not the other one..."

Yaxas hopped a bit, "(I'm Yaxas~! Well .. Yaxas is my species but my name is...)" Yaxas seemed to pause for a moment, "(I... I don't know my name...)" Skyla tilted her head as she heard, "It said it didn't have a name." She looked at Rai, "I wonder if I should give it one."

Sia & JuliusLocation: Bounty Hunter's Association, Ironshire
Interactions: SharkBark
Current Weather: Clear
Current Time: August 29th, 1337.
Sia nodded with Eliezer, "They seem to have been dormant for years now."

Sia and Julius both looked at Eliezer when he asked how many bounties the association claimed this month. Julius sighed, "A few low ranking ones. We haven't heard back from our S-Rank hunters yet." Julius placed another poster on the table as he said this. This one outlined a man in a nice suit with the name 'Rei Yuki'.

"No-one's taken on this one and he's still at large. Though we don't even know where he is." Julius sighed once more, "We're slipping out of touch with our bounties... this isn't good. Perhaps we'll have to start taking a little more of an active role."

 

[SharkBark]

Mood: Intrigued

Rai Ikari

Thunderous Hunter

The Desert Nation

Pebbla looked up between Skyla and Rai as they spoke.

"You should," Rai said. "You two are bonded, remember?"


Health: 130/130

Statuses: None

Action: None





Kumii

Code by Serobliss

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Mood: Calm

Eliezer Allaire

Vulture

Bounty Hunter Organization, Ironshire

Eliezer exhaled softly, the sound barely breaking the stillness. "They’re too busy crowding the Bounty Bar—drinking, fighting… wasting time," he murmured. His words were calm, but there was a weight beneath them, a quiet disappointment that settled in the air. "And they only chase high bounties. The smaller ones? Left to rookies. Most of whom fail."

His finger tapped the table—steady, rhythmic, like clockwork—before stilling. A pause. Then, his voice dipped even lower. "But if that’s the case… why haven’t they gone after Rei? His bounty is more than high enough to catch their attention." A flicker of something—curiosity, concern—crossed his face. "Perhaps they’re... scared?"

Another breath. Another quiet sigh. Eliezer’s gaze drifted back to the table, his mind clearly moving faster than his words. "Either way, the BHA has been slacking," he said softly, though the accusation was sharp. "We should be processing hundreds of bounties a month. A handful? That’s not just inefficiency." His jaw tightened for a brief moment. "It’s preposterous."

His final words came almost as an afterthought—whispered, but firm. "Seigneur, aie pitié."







Health: 120/120



Statuses: None



Action: None





Kumii

Code by Serobliss