Fantasy Tales of Arcadia

[boo.]

So far, Qef had delivered five letters, three packages, and seven mouth-to-ear messages. And it was only eleven in the morning. That was pretty damn good, if she did say so herself. A prided smile lit her face as she walked into the post office and leaned over the desk in front. A tired-looking man glanced up for a moment, then looked back at his work.


"Size two letter, addressed to a Beish Pefina. Lives over by the blacksmith in a red brick house with dark blue roofing." The man stuck out his hand, which held an envelope. 


Qef furrowed her brows. "There's a whole box back there filled with older letters. They go first." Her hands found their way to her hips, where they sat in defiance. 


"Said it was important. The man paid double, so it goes first."


Qef grumbled under her breath and snatched the letter from her boss. She had thought he was over bribery, but apparently not. 


"And no more of that backtalk, miss." The man peered over his glasses, a glowering look in his eyes. "You said you needed this job."


Qef was silent as she turned and stalked out of the office, her mind fuming. Sure, it was a small thing to most people, but this was her job. She wanted to do it the best she could. People like her boss drove her crazy, but there was no help for it. 


The young woman closed the door roughly behind herself, then leaned down to set the letter on the cobblestone ground. As she stood back up, textured black suddenly began to tinge her face and hands, and her legs began to shorten and shift. Her inky hair became feathers of the same colour, and her arms were draped with larger feathers. Her dress seemed to melt into her body, which was now the size of a large bird, and her feet became scaly and ended in claws. Her face had taken on a dramatic change as well, for her mouth elongated and hardened into a beak, which let out a harsh caw as the transformation was complete. 


Qef clutched the letter in her claws and took off, her wings beating furiously until she was high enough in the air. Once she rose above the rooftops, her wings opened into a glide, catching updrafts and sending her soaring high above the city. Her sharp eyes began to scan for the house she had been assigned to. It wasn't long before she found what she was looking for, and she folded her wings into a dive.


As she neared the ground, Qef spread open her wings, slowing her down quickly. As her clawed feet touched the ground, she began to shift once more, her transformation now taking place backwards as she morphed back into a human. It finished quickly, and she was left standing in front of the red brick house with a letter in her hand. She stepped up to the door and knocked, but no one answered. 


Why have an urgent letter delivered if no one was home?


Qef tucked the letter under the door, which was what she did with every unanswered door. She turned and prepared to shift, but a sudden pain stabbed her side. She let out a gasp and sank to the ground, her head pounding fiercely and her vision blurry. She realized see that she had shifted one too many times, and that she would have to rest for several minutes.


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Teftin wondered what Evasus had done to have such a punishment inflicted upon itself. From what she had seen, it didn't seem very deserving. The only crime she had seen it commit was secrecy, which was fine by her. Everyone had their secrets. Still, it would be interesting to know the truth.


The girl turned as a new voice came from the entrance of the shack, that being one of a female dragonkin. She stated that the elder would see them, and Teftin guessed Evasus knew who that was. "Tell me, Evasus: do you often go to cities and towns? What are they like?" She walked to the door, waiting for the being.


@Cailfox

 

[IMthatGUY]

    'Just when I thought this place was normal.' Alex thought as a man sat in the empty seat beside him. He looked normal enough, minus the mask. Yet soon after sitting a small bird swooped down and landed on the man's shoulder.


   The bird squawked in the man's ear for a bit, annoying Alex, but he was a guest in this place and nobody else found this abnormal. The boy looked the man up and down, spotting a breathing animal on the floor nearby that wasn't there early.


    Alex concluded that this man was a beastmaster. He had worked for a couple in his spare time doing odd jobs for various animals. Although Alex had a strange feeling this one was different.


   Alex's thoughts were interrupted by another loud screech, and the bird left it's perch and flew elsewhere. The man then turned to Alex, and asked "So you're one of the newcomers Peter's got his eye on?"


   Alex nodded his head. "I am a newcomer. But as far as Peter, he seems a bit high and mighty to be concerned with us." The boy said out the corner of his mouth. "Names Alex by the way."


    Alex turned back to the bar and grabbed his drink, taking a sip, and looking back towards the man. "What's it take to be apart of all this? Are these people really as strong as they say? What's with all the pull you have in this city?" Alex chuckled, "Don't tell me pretty boy back there Is the son of a king or something."


 @CNHart @Cailfox

 

[NViouz_DVationz]

Evasus looked to the dragonkin and began to follow her to the elder's tower. "I do not visit human cities often, in fact I avoid them if I can because of their discrimination towards most other races. Granted there are a few such as yourself who are more understanding." As they walked Evasus continued, "My punishment may not be understandable today, but back in those times... it was equivalent to murder what I attempted."


@Handabooo


Kodai chuckled, "He's far from such. He is a man of his word however, and that is why he is respected to the point that people fear him. As for his interests in you and the other newcomers... he sees potential in you." Kodai kept the rest to himself, that he too was to judge them for their worth. "My name is Kodai Kemoro." He didn't care much for boasting, but that was ruined by a stranger who appeared at the table for a moment, "Welcome back mercenary king of beasts, did you find that frost wyrm?" Kodai turned to him for a moment, "No. They were simply rumors. I do plan to find a frost wyrm however." The man walked away and Kodai turned back to Alex, "I apologize for that interruption, everyone was excited for me to tame a frost wyrm, a close second to the mighty dragons of old." His title said it all, he was the king of beast mastery in Arcadia. Nobody could match his skill, but that was partly because he was a beast himself. "Now why Peter is interested in you is what I find curious, at first glance you are nothing but a mere child... however I know that is not all if his interest is peaked."


@IMthatGUY

 

[NViouz_DVationz]

Adelaide smiled, "I'm glad to hear that Melody. It's not often people are so interested in my tales." She set her dress back into place and looked to the girl with a motherly look, "Do you have a tale?"


@Kasuu

 

[IMthatGUY]

    'Kodai Kemoro, Aka Mercenary King of Beasts. Quite a title.' Alex made a mental note. The man didn't look to be all that powerful, but as his name suggested, he probably didn't need physical strengths to fight his battles. And who was Alex to judge on appearance alone, he was in the same boat.


    The masked man asked why he was of interest to Peter, and the boy hadn't the slightest idea. He had simply involved himself in a fight, for the fun of it, and ended up here. The young man knew not one of the people he had accompanied, but he wasn't about to dispel such information to this stranger. On top of that, Kodai had referred to him as boy.


    "This boy..." Alex spit the term with venom in his voice, "is a skilled mercenary. Now I do not know what your master wants with me, but I do offer my skills, for a price." And with a grin, he turned around and took another swig of his drink.


    Turning back to the king of beasts, he said, "I offer a combination of intellect and strength, as well as a strong will to fight. Many I've faced in battle, do not walk this earth anymore." Alex bragged, a little louder than he should have. Some turned his direction and chuckled quietly. Not only was bragging one of his character flaws, he was also a hypocrite, acting similar to the way Peter had.


    Hearing the chuckles, he quieted down while glaring, remembering pretty boy's warning of the strong that called this home. Alex took a deep breathe, calming himself down. "Anyways, I'm here to see what he wants. Life is rather dull at the moment, I'm looking to spice it up." Alex said lowly, the last part almost to himself. He had a gleam in his eye.


@Cailfox @CNHart

 

[NViouz_DVationz]

Kodai chuckled, "All I have faced in battle have perished. However a kill count means nothing when you could be the next kill in another's count." He then glanced over to his quill hound who was sleeping soundly. Taking a bite of his food he swallowed before continuing, "So... what skills DO you have to offer? Perhaps I'll allow you to join me in a contract to the northern regions so I may find a frost wyrm." It was true that he wished to find a frost wyrm, but it could take months before a contract for the northern regions would appear. He would probably have to take personal time to travel there again.


@IMthatGUY

 

[IMthatGUY]

    The wise word of this seemingly young man sank into Alex's head. He would remember that next fight he instigated. But that's all he had known. Honesty and kindness were not traits he had been taught growing up. Along with manners and such, came powers and abilities.


    Alex wasn't born with powers. Didn't have a father or family to teach him. When his teacher Marcus tried teaching him destruction magic, he didn't have the aptitude. Alex always felt he wasn't good enough, couldn't be good enough. So he worked very hard to master the sword skill. Though there are many better than him, he was willing to learn more.


    "Other than my blades, I don't have much other abilities." The boy said coldly. "That's why all am good at is killing and stealing." He laughed at the thought of how he had survived this long. "But if that's what you need, I'm your guy. Sorry if I can't be of more use to you." Alex said sarcastically.


@Cailfox

 

[CNHart]

Peter
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Peter sat back in his chair, his mind unable to concentrate on paperwork; with a heaving sigh he pushes out of his seat, effectively ending his relaxation for the umpteenth time this day. He paces in front of his desk for just a few moments, eventually heading towards a window facing the quiet village; his gaze cast inquisitively towards the horizon, "I wonder if you feel it too...?" Peter inquires to no one but the individual plaguing his thoughts currently. His hues drift to inspect his left arm, his index finger drags along the window sill. Possibly fed up with bordering on reality and some sort of daydream, he steps towards the door leading out of his office; he exits, heading to the stairs leading to the tavern below. He noticed Kodai and Alex were conversing, he smiled a bit at that; he was glad to see some interaction in that regard. His gaze bounced around, adopting a puzzled expression; he couldn't see the blonde. He throws Kodai a respectful nod as he passes him.


@Cailfox


@IMthatGUY


He heads for a hallway; glances around a bit, suddenly the sight of someone catches his eye. As if he had seen a ghost, he pursues this ghost with newfound interest. Maybe the woman just had striking resemblance to one he knew, but it was too real. Without intending to he finds the woman eyeing around for something, or maybe anything; the face he saw made his face whiten for just a split second, the color came back and he allowed a bit of frustration to accompany his tone, "Kleptomania is something I can let slide, impersonation of a great warrior of mine is not; How do you know that face?" He asks, seriously. "Mae is a decorated fallen comrade among our ranks, I don't think you would have lasted long under that ruse." His arms crossed, a feint look of disgust sullying his normally carefree or positive expressions. "I know how she died, so I can tell you aren't an enemy; Maelys Baelnareon... Do you know that name? If so I want you to tell me why, how, and in detail." His gaze narrowed, those icy blue hues locked on the woman's visage, "I'll forget this and your snooping if what I hear is sufficient, I give you my word." 
 


@Aio

 

[WolfInTheWoods]

Furi Layed On The Floor Looking At The Lights, He Turned Around And Saw Most Of Them Enjoying Themselfs, He Turned His Attention At The Wall, He Stood Up Walking Towards It Reading Some Of The Names, One Name That Caught His Eye. "Shad BloodEdge....." He Walked Away Sitting On The Floor Looking At The Boy And The Blonde Women.


@Cailfox @IMthatGUY @CNHart @Aio

 

[NViouz_DVationz]

Kodai nodded back to Peter as he walked by and smiled, "I'm sure you have more skills than just your blades. Peter wouldn't be interested in you if that was all you had to offer." Kodai then stood up and began heading toward the front doors, "C'mon, let me show you something Alex." The quill hound who was a sleeping but a moment ago sprung forth to catch up to Kodai, nuzzling his leg for a second once it caught up. Kodai turned his head enough so that the edge of his mouth could be seen, "Well, you coming kid?"


@IMthatGUY @CNHart


The knight and Vathiera walked through the streets of Grandalia, everyone stepping aside as they passed. "According to what Xifossa said, we should check three places for the relic, The magic council's vault, The abandoned fortress on the outskirsts of Grandalia... and some guild called... Ebonwolf? Sounds like some mercenary guild. Pitty, I was hoping it would be full of decent fighters." Vathiera grunted in amusement as they walked. "Well, I suppose we can check out this Ebonwolf place after the fortress." As the knight finished speaking they had reached the outskirts and an old fortress was in view. "Let's get down to business Vathiera."


The mistress sat on her illuminated throne, a look of boredom on her face. "Screw this waiting, I WILL find that catalyst sooner rather than later." Opening three portals before her images of the knight and Vathiera, Xifossa, and Ilyna respectively. "Boys, I'm going to Grandalia myself to aid in the search of the catalyst." Xifossa was the first to respond, "Impatient?" She glared at the short being, "VERY." The knight was next, "We're at the ruined fortress now searching for it. If it's not too much to ask we'd rather ask you to check the guild known as Ebonwolf, after all you're the more sociable one." She nodded, "Sounds like a plan, I'll check the guild while you goons check the other two locations in Grandalia. If anyone finds it, you are to tell me promptly and immediately. I MUST have the catalyst if we wish to revive the aether and end his existence." She closed the small portals before anyone else had a chance to respond and looked herself over in a mirror. "This needs to go, this needs to change, this is a must." As she spoke she changed her appearance, the horns disappearing, her hair becoming silver, and her dress becoming a dainty silk dress made in a black gothic lolita fashion. "Much better... almost reminds me of who I was when I first met the darling. It's a shame he stopped me then, I liked his stories."


After she had finished her make over she briskly walked to Ilyna who had a portal to Grandalia ready before she stepped in the room. As she stepped through she made sure she was in an ally way of the city. As she stepped out she walked directly towards the guilds of the city. She had once lived in Grandalia, it was her home as a child so she knew it like the back of her hand. As she entered the major guild area of the city she began reading signs. 'Dragonslayers, Holy Knights, Thieves Guild, Explorer's Conclave, ahh, there we are... Ebonwolf.' Approaching the entrance of the mansion sized guild she took a deep breath before opening the door. As she did she walked past the brutish mercenaries and sat in a chair to the far end of the bar. "I'll take the strongest drink you've got. I'll be here for a while and I don't plan on paying coin elsewhere."


@CNHart @IMthatGUY 

 

[IMthatGUY]

    Maybe he did have something special about him, and Alex just didn't realize it. But Alex was also a pessimist. He reluctantly stood up, stretching and rolling his eyes. "You coming kid?" Alex mouthed mockingly, to quiet for Kodai to hear.


    It wouldn't have mattered anyways, the king of beast was already out the door. 'We may have just met, but at least this guy respects me. I'll see what he wants.'


    Taking a step to the door, he looked back at the guildhall once more before stepping into the streets of Grandalia. The quill hound and it's master were walking a ways up the street, and the boy put on his cloak and hood and started after the beastmaster.


 @Cailfox

 

[NViouz_DVationz]

As Alex catches up to Kodai and his quill hound he makes a couple yips and barks to the quill hound. In response the quill hound barked and dashed off ahead, out of town. "Have you ever seen a leviathan? They're magnificent creatures really. Extremely rare as well since they reside in the darkest depths of the oceans."


@IMthatGUY

 

[IMthatGUY]

   "No, I can't say I have. I haven't had the luxury of traveling to the deep darks of the ocean." Alex said sarcastically, then became more respectful. "I do know of the creature though. You may call it magnificent, yet many others call it terrifying." Alex didn't mind the ocean, just what was in the ocean.


@Cailfox

 

[Aio]

Vaehra Baelnareon
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Vaehra hadn't found much to her liking, nothing that would be worth much if she sold it anyways. Deeming the search useless, Vaehra sighed as she rubbed her face before looking at herself in the reflection of a window. "Maelys." She whispered, her hand going but to her features as a strong sense of emotion followed. Although her thoughts were interrupted as she heard the voice of Peter. Turning  she looked at him wide eyed as she pursed her lips, surely he did not know who she was. Although as soon as she turned Peter had said her name, Vaehra could feel her chest tighten although she attempted to calm herself down, just long enough for him to answer his questions. "I wear the faces of many I've seen, I have seen Maelys a number of times."  She knew this answer would had no significance towards him. She could already feel her emotions piling up so she knew it was best to just drop her visage before anything were to happen. Knowing she would be able to hold her human form for long she morphed back to her original state, pink skin and all. Looking back at Peter she was wary, knowing how most viewed, seeing her species was a rare thing to come by.  


She pursed her lips as she weighed her options. She didn't have to tell this man anything and yet she felt compelled to tell him what he wished to hear. "You humans call them Mothers, a person that cares for another? Well Maelys attempted to be one with me although it never worked out the way she wished." Vaehra closed her eyes for a moment as she tried to calm her emotions. Her words slow when she spoke, almost if she too was trying to remember the woman. " Maelys discovered me in the desert. I had just come into a full being, going from nothing into a living being takes its time and is very taxing on the individual. Anyways, I looked like I do now when she first saw me. Pink, long eared... a complete alien in this world. She took me in, helped me develop my powers. Maelys gave me a name. She gave me a face I could call my own, a girl she had met long ago who passed from disease." Vaehra stopped herself, reminded that when she morphed into her human form, she was only wearing the face of the dead. Sighing she shook her head, looking over towards Peter. Her expression changed into something of confusion, her words sounding more like questions than answers. "Although all humans are the same, once they're done with something they leave without explanation. Maelys left me, promised she be back. I waited, and waited till I realized she was never coming back. She lied just like every human on this world. I waited months for her to return. In short, yes I do know the name. Although I can't say I know the person who owns it." Finally after her blabbering Vaehra had gained enough strength to morph back to her human form. Watching her hands as they returned to their familiar paleness, as her blueish black hair was replaced with blonde. Looking at Peter she was unsure whether to leave or let him speak. "If you wish to kick me out I think you should know my name so that you can tell others. It's Vaehra. Vaehra Baelnareon. I am not a kleptomaniac, I simply take what others will not miss."


 @CNHart 

 

[NViouz_DVationz]

Kodai chuckled, "Well today is your lucky day then. I have a good friend of a leviathan who lives nearby. Once Viana returns with Serka I'll take you to him." As he finished the quill hound was returning with a feline beast close behind, however unlike the quill beast the feline teleported short distances from wall to ground and back again. It had two tails and silver eyes. Kodai smiled, "Speak of the beasts, here they are." Kneeling down to the two of them he began speaking in several barks, yips, hisses, and meows. The feline walked up to Alex and turned, motioning onto its back. "That is Serka, hop on and we can visit the leviathan within the next two hours." Kodai respectively mounted onto Viana, holding onto the quill hound's fur in between the quills. "Serka won't bite so long as you don't tug on his ears."


@IMthatGUY

 

[CNHart]

Peter
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NPCs
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"A shade..." He nods his head, he didn't seem perturbed or clearly interested; he kept a neutral expression throughout her explanation, "I didn't know Maelys had anyone like that." His gaze softens, perhaps he saw something deeper than others might have, "Honestly, I was hoping that you'd trust a man such as me to not piss myself scared at the sight of your true form; at the very least you'd get an idea of my character through the company I keep or wish to." He offers a warm smile, he looks around for a pair of chairs but finds none, "You are right, all humans are the same, whether it coincides with their wishes or not, they leave. I left my parents when I was fourteen, with a young boy who tagged along; Armaund." With a shake of his head he stows the want to reminisce aloud, "I knew Mae very well, she was a bit older than me, fairly maternal; more like an older sister if anything. An incredibly strong warrior, deft hands too. I can't say that what she did to you had a good reason behind it, but I can say; if she cares about something or someone, she never stops to think about where it could get her. Even if it were the grave."


He pauses, gazing at the woman she preferred to be, "Vaehra...?" He repeated breathily, "Interesting...-" Peter dons an inquisitive look, his right hand coming up to rub at his poorly shaved jawline, "You carry her name, you have a great ability to shift, even fooled me. Normally I'd kick such a person out, but Maelys would stare down at me with a venomous glare for the rest of my life; my only respite would be hell." He opens his arms in a welcoming way, not necessarily offering physical contact, "I can give you a home here, so that you may never steal again; you do not have to wear our brand, work for me, or hide your true form from anyone unless it is what you wish. I may be the type of man to garner fear with those that are easily fearful... I promise I speak the truth to all those who bear my mark, no matter the question." He gives a frown to another possibility, "If you choose to leave, I can understand; you are either a loner or prefer less of a crowd, if that's the case. You will be free to come and go as you please."


@Aio


The woman was met with inquisitive stares and glares alike, some nodded their head as if they were aware; others remained quiet out of curiosity. Once she sat at the bar, Pork looked from his spot behind the bar, towards the woman who looked more like a child. He was about to protest, but a rare voice came from his left, "Pork..." It was guttural and beastly. He turns to see the owner of the voice, Gruck, who nodded to him knowingly. The dwarven bartender nodded back, he pours some of their strongest liquor into a mug; he waddles his way down to where she sat and slammed it on the counter, "To get acknowledgement from Gruck, first one is on the house m'lass." His accent not quite as thick as some of his brethren, but it was noticeable. "What brings ye to the Ebonwolf, today? Personal, business, or otherwise? I can direct you to the right people if it is business." He offers.


@Cailfox 

 

[NViouz_DVationz]

The mistress took hold of the mug and downed several good sized gulps before responding. "Technically speaking both, however right now is personal. I grew up in this city and it's been quite some time since I last visited. However I am curious about your guild, it wasn't here when I lived here so long ago. When did you settle into Grandalia?" It wasn't a complete lie, she was here for business reasons, but they were personal as well. She also hadn't been to Grandalia in many years, her last visit was meant to be her last. However her true reasons for being in Grandalia were much more important, a matter of life or death but without the death.


@CNHart

 

[CNHart]

NPCs
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"Seven years ago, about. Peter was nineteen when he created this. Made quite a name for ourselves in the short life we've had so far." Pork nods his head, proud of what he could say about the guild, "Does your curiosity extend to a want to join? We find all manner of individuals grasp their true potential under our guidance. The brand is as much a light at the end of the tunnel, as it is a mark of our guild." The stout dwarf looks around, "Whatever your cause, you are welcome; I can express this much on behalf of our family."


@Cailfox

 

[Bunn]

Adelaide smiled, "I'm glad to hear that Melody. It's not often people are so interested in my tales." She set her dress back into place and looked to the girl with a motherly look, "Do you have a tale?"


@Kasuu

"I am afraid not, sadly. Though I have stories that others have told


me once or twice."


               Melody sighed quietly, wishing she had a story, but for her, adventures were


few and far between.. Or never, whichever way you look at it, it was a sad prospect.


She have the white haired lady another one of her warm smiles, though she always had


a look of concern on her soft features. 

"I believe that my favorite was one about a man and a fight against a


bear in the high north after the snow had begun to melt in the spring


sun. But I lack any stories that actually involve myself."

@Cailfox

 

[IMthatGUY]

   The Beastmaster kneeled down, talking to the two creatures as if they were human. Alex gave him a strange look from behind, but as soon as the man was down making noises, the feline padded up to Alex.


   'So the quill hound is Viana, and this cat thing is.... Serka.' Alex made notes of creatures and names. 'What have I gotten myself into?' He thought looking at the feline with nervousness. Alex placed his hand on the fur, gently pulling at first, hoisting himself onto the creature.After Serka made no hostile noises, Alex relaxed.


    "So why are we going to see this leviathan?" The boys said as the big cat took off. It went faster than he had expected, so he dig into it's fur more before remember it was living. Alex petted where he had pulled and tried staying still, not to inconvenience him anymore.


   "I don't think we are going to kill it. So capture it?" Alex asked.


@Cailfox

 

[NViouz_DVationz]

The mistress waved a hand, "Even if I had the inclination to join I couldn't. I've got my own family to look after." She took another large gulps of the alcohol and looked in the tankard to see it was empty. "Another one if you don't mind." She passed the tankard and continued, "However this Peter you speak of... if I could speak to him personally that would be lovely, I'm looking for something and I was informed your guild may or may not have it from an associate of mine." The fact that she wasn't outright drunk by the time she finished the drink wasn't surprising since she had always been a heavy drinker. Hence why she could act so casually around the roughest of men. "It's of utmost importance when he has the time."


@CNHart


Adelaide shook her head, "I believe you have a story to call your own. Even if you don't have one now, you surely have a tale." She then wandered to the door, "I'll be staying in town for a while, but if you'd like to join me back to Grandalia I can introduce you to an old friend. He's quite the sweetheart once you get to know his personal side." Opening the door she flipped her hood back up and turned once more to smile, "In fact, I'd be delighted if you were to decide to join me. I could tell you more stories along the way."


@Kasuu


Kodai chuckled, "Neither, we are simply visiting him. I've already tamed him long ago, around the start of my mercenary career actually." He thought back to the four years ago, "In fact I woke up all the leviathans from their slumber, the ocean was too quiet without them. Plus having a leviathan makes sea travel an absolute breeze, much quicker and efficient than a boat." The quill hound was keeping up perfectly fine, if not slightly faster than the feline who had extremely accurate short distance teleportation as it bounded majestically through the forest. "Tell me, what beasts do you wish to see in your lifetime? Which ones fascinate you, which ones do you wish you could call a friend?"


@IMthatGUY

 

[Bunn]

Adelaide shook her head, "I believe you have a story to call your own. Even if you don't have one now, you surely have a tale." She then wandered to the door, "I'll be staying in town for a while, but if you'd like to join me back to Grandalia I can introduce you to an old friend. He's quite the sweetheart once you get to know his personal side." Opening the door she flipped her hood back up and turned once more to smile, "In fact, I'd be delighted if you were to decide to join me. I could tell you more stories along the way."


@Kasuu

           Melody's expression shifted as she looked between Baretta's door and then to Lady Adelaide.


She sighed quietly, her hand awkwardly raising to the back of her neck, pursing her lips. Perhaps


Baretta had fallen asleep? Letting out a small sigh, 

"Well, I am not sure if I have the time to go out of this small town, though..


It is tempting I must admit.. But I am a bit to weak willed to truly go out of


the world I am used to. But I can listen to a few other stories before returning


to work."

@Cailfox

 

[CNHart]

NPCs
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"Understandable, some of the people here join to do just that, look after their family; good pay, good friends, great beer." Pork seems to say that often, getting out without a hitch. He refills her mug, and would continue to do so every time she finished, "Lass, I apologize for my misjudgment, keep going on and you'll attract rivals; some of them have records to keep. Orion has the highest behind Peter. I'm surprised their livers haven't tried to make a prison escape with the amount they take off the shelves." The dwarf gives a hearty chuckle. Quieting as the woman shares her intentions, "I'm not one to care for the details, so long as you check out; Peter will surely spare time for you, as soon as he's done with whatever business he has to do. Should only be a few more minutes, really." 

 

[Aio]

Vaehra Baelnareon
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Vaehra sighed as she listened to Peter unsure of what to say or do. She had trouble trusting a man she had just met, especially one so accepting of her true self. "People do not fear me by my looks but by what I can do. I did not expect any less from you. Even Maelys was wary at first, not knowing what I was capable of." Her interest sparked when he spoke of knowing Maelys personally although her hope diminished, knowing not even knew her reasons for leaving. "Please do not think that shades can only shift because we are capable of much more, every shade has their own power that sets them apart. Mine is shifting, other than that we all have similar powers. Although there are so few of us so not many know." While Vaehra had never met another shade she knew all she said to be true. After a moment of silence she believed their talk to be done, assuming she was no longer welcomed in this establishment. That's when she heard Peters words, looking at his welcoming stance her eyes grew wide. "Despite what you may think I don't take things for free. Everything I take I replace with something of similar value even if the owner does not see it as such. If I stay I will not do it for free, I will work like everyone else. I am not some low life." After their exchange she was still wary of Peter although she mustered up some respect towards him. It was rare for Vaehra to allow herself to trust another individual but from what she had seen today she knew it would not be a mistake.


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Peter broke out into a laugh, "You thought I woudn't make you work for room and board?" He crosses his arms, a smirk replacing his earlier smile, "You won't make as much without the brand, and more important contracts are exclusively for our guild members but one's I deem menial you can grab; make some coin if you need it." A shiver ran down his spine, his expression grew a bit darker for just a split second but in the end he shook it off. "Take your time fitting in, everyone here will treat you like family until you give them great reason not to. Get something to eat, drink to your heart's content. Whatever suits your fancy." He steps away slowly, "I'll be in my office if you need anything, don't worry about knocking unless the door's closed." Peter informs her, he turns and leaves Vaehra to her muses. As soon as he enters the main hall, his eyes fall upon the woman at the bar; he clenched his left fist out of acute, ebbing  pain. He couldn't explain it, instead he rebuffed his previous intentions and moved over to her; he took a seat beside the woman, "Now I have felt the presence of some powerful, incredible individuals; my dear, a name would be more than enough to humble me to silence." He hadn't a clue of her own reasons for being here, but it was clear he had an immediate interest. Pork seemed to remain quiet now that Peter involved himself, while Gruck's eyes watched this scene intensely.


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