Fantasy Whisper Wood (A fantasy adventure rp)

[marorda]

Kalora stifled a yawn as she spotted Emberly leading Michaelis out of her room. As she saw Emberly wiping the tears out of her eyes, she didn't even have to guess the news that awaited them in the Prince's room. Yet even she was not able to imagine the gruesome scene inside the room. The blood seemed way to much to have come from just one person, and the sight of the Prince, on his bed with a cut through his throat so deep it almost seemed to sever his head from his body... that was, to say the least a very unpleasant one. No words to describe the thoughts racing through her mind seemed to come at her. She just stared, speechless. Her tiredness was forgotten immediately, and her sense of duty as the Kingdom's Spymaster kicked in right away. Her gaze went through everything in the room. Any little thing that was out of place, fallen over, or otherwise unusual could give a hint as of who might have been behind this.


"Again the Dragon Sigil..." Kalora whispered as she took a closer look at the dead Prince. "And an Elven sigil... so in a way, they are connected... We already know the elves planned an attack, and surely all signs seem to point at them now..." She sighed and started to pace up and down the room. "Still, we shouldn't jump to conclusions... It might be some other external force trying to blame the Elves for all this... Or it is them who are behind it, but they work for whoever owns the Dragon Sigil..."


Her attention was drawn to the window as the Queen told Novah to leave. "The window.... it that how they got in?" she wondered aloud as she walked over to it. There seemed to be no traces it was burst in or in some other way opened by force. "Did the Prince leave this door open at night?" she asked Emberly. As much as she just wanted to walk over to her friend and embrace her, Kalora knew this wasn't the place or time. Besides, what was she going to say? That all would be fine? Here, in the room where her son had just been murdered? Kalora ran her hands through her hair and rubbed her face. First humans washing ashore, then Kael, then the attack on Damien and the human girl... Now this? What was next? Kalora dared not to think of that. "We need to speak with Damien, about that attack. If it was men clad in black, or with the Dragon Sigil, then we'll at leave have more certainty of a pattern."


She turned to look at Kael. "Do you think your brother is behind this?" she asked him quite directly. "Or do you think it's someone or something else? Personally, I don't think your brother is patient or smart enough to come up with an elaborate plan like this."

 

[Aeron]

Jacob turned as he heard screaming from down the hall. He turned around, and looked down the empty hall. "Well... Looks like I'm lost again." He slowly began to walk down the hall, looking for any signs of distress. He puffed his cigarette and put hid hand to his mouth. "Hey... is everything alright down there? "

 

[Sparkstorm1000]

Lucas yawned in annoyance and sighed. He was extremely tired when he was looking for anything suspicious but found nothing. He looked over at Kai and sighed "Hey, I found nothing, but I'm tired so, I think I'm going to go to sleep. If you found something, go tell that one person." Lucas yawned and just walked away rubbing his eyes. He started to just wonder around, not knowing what he was doing, he was just so tired. He walked around scratching his head as he bumps into Jacob "Oops! Sorry, just tired...Hey, whats wrong? You looked a bit stressed?" Lucas asked curiously as he continued to rub his eyes.

 

[Aeron]

Lucas yawned in annoyance and sighed. He was extremely tired when he was looking for anything suspicious but found nothing. He looked over at Kai and sighed "Hey, I found nothing, but I'm tired so, I think I'm going to go to sleep. If you found something, go tell that one person." Lucas yawned and just walked away rubbing his eyes. He started to just wonder around, not knowing what he was doing, he was just so tired. He walked around scratching his head as he bumps into Jacob "Oops! Sorry, just tired...Hey, whats wrong? You looked a bit stressed?" Lucas asked curiously as he continued to rub his eyes.

Jacob shook his head now as he put the cigarette back in his mouth, inhaling a bit more than usual. "Hey...I think someone screamed down there. Should we be worried?" He asked Lucas worridley. "By the way...do you know what the hell this place is?" He asked, lookong a bit deranged as he threw his hands in the air.

 

[Sparkstorm1000]

Lucas eyed went wide, he slapped his own face a few times to wake himself up. "A Scream!?" Lucas was shock, he didn't see any activity through the night of searching. "Come on Smoker, lets go!!!" Lucas said as he ran down the hall. He was worried, did something serious happen?

 

[Lithia]

Emberly's head was in her hands she was torn between being the Queen of her kingdom and being broken hearted. "I walked by his room last night, the door was closed," she told Kalora. She knew that she would have to send someone to bring Novah back, the girl knew too much and it was dangerous for her to be out alone especially since whoever did this was probably still close by. For now though she would leave her to her grief.


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Novah had cried until there were no more tears left to fall. She was perfectly still listening to the sound of the waves wondering what was the point of it all. She could heal deep wounds from a sword or cure poison from someone's veins but she could not bring a man back from the dead and she could not heal a broken heart. There were no cures for the most terrible things. How would she come back from this? She held onto every word he'd ever said to her, the smiles, the tears, and all the secrets.

 

[Flutterby]

(@Rub\-a\-Dub\-Dubstep if youd like, I wont complain ^^)


Cerulean stood his ground, his tall stature making him a bit of an imposing figure despite the fact he was carying a dainty tea pot on a fancy tray. "I assure you, my good sir, that the tea is fine! It is as the Queen always takes it!" He snapped, his blue eyes ablaze with anger at being stopped and denied access. He was, after all, doing his highest duty- serving the Queen. "I insist you get out of my way, you fool!" He said in a growl, baring slightly pointed teeth. Even though his occupation was considered less than manly, Cerulean had a temper to match his sister's, and had picked up a few things from her over the years.

 

[Aeron]

Jacob nodded distractedly and ran after Lucas. "How did you not here the scream?" He asked as they ran down the hall. "It sounded horrible... and don't call me Smoker, you dipwad!" Jacob yelled after him as his feet hit the ground. Jacob suddenly stopped, panting and coughing as he threw the nearly nonexistant cigarette to the ground and stomped on it, continuing to cough violently. "Gah...I'm gonna end up puking tar one of these days." He muttered under his breath as his coughing fit left him and he began to speed walk towards what he thought to be the source of the scream.

 

[Lithia]

(Just a heads up the scream came from the prince's room and there are guards outside who won't let you in.)

 

[Aeron]

(Just a heads up the scream came from the prince's room and there are guards outside who won't let you in.)

Thanks!

 

[Sparkstorm1000]

(Doesn't mean we can't check it out The guards just won't let us in)

 

[Lithia]

(exactly!)

 

[Sparkstorm1000]

Running down the hall, Lucas skidded to a halt when he found some guards next to a door "Mr. Guard person man!!!!!" Lucas yelled panicky, he was waving his arms up and down like a madman. "Smoker guy over here heard a some type of scream!!! I, being Lucas is ready to help in anyway!!!" Lucas said pounding his fist to his chest heroically and proudly. He then pulled out his katana. "With my trusty blade we will slash down anything in the name of justice!!!!!!" Lucas exclaimed proudly.


(For someone who is tired he can really gain energy quickly....I love making these type of characters :3)

 

[Aeron]

Jacob facepalmed, rubbing his eyes and glaring at Lucas. "If there's a guard here, that probably means he is meant to keep people from getting to whatever or wherever he's guarding." He looked over at the guard as he pulled out a napkin, wiping his mouth. "Sir, could you at least tell us what's going on?" @Sparkstorm1000 @anyone who's guard

 

[A C E S]

Without so much as a sound, he compliantly followed after Emberly as a single thought came to mind. If there was any hint of uncertainty that Cyprus was well and alive, his conscience had been rapidly chipping away at the notion that they were in any profound danger. But seeing as they would've caught on to the fact that Kael's execution was a failure and the possibility that he made it to shore and alerted the Queen of their nefarious intentions was high, his doubtful theory had been thrown to the wind. Eyes wavering with Emberly's furiously swaying red locks as he pondered heavily on what might be found inside Everrest's room, Kael's breaths deepened on compulsion but his countenance remained as stoic as ever. Before having reached the room, Michaelis [and assuming pretty much anyone within a twenty foot radius] picked up on an all too familiar sickly sweet metallic scent wafting from the Prince's chambers. What to expect wasn't exactly something he was jumping to lay out, but seeing as he'd seen horrible, gut-wrenching deaths throughout his years, he wasn't expecting much.


As the two were about to turn a corner, his ears perked attentively when a panicked yet soft voice interjected his thoughts and prevented him from running straight into the Queen's back. That could've gone either way, to be honest. He was just thankful something pulled him out of his daze in time. Peeking over Emberly's trembling shoulder, Kael spotted Kalora doubled over and leaning against a wall for support. She looked terrible, not that she could compete with his appearance, but there was no way the girl hadn't just woken up. Loosening his collar when the Queen ordered her to follow them, Kael made room for her to step between he and Emberly, figuring if she were to break down and begin sobbing uncontrollably, she'd be of better help than he would. Don't get him wrong, he wasn't a heartless kvetch and wasn't going to scold her for being weak. But having very little experience with emotionally unimpeded people, comforting wasn't his forte. In fact, he felt remarkably uncomfortable when in the presence of someone who's crying to the point where he'd respond with blacking out and walking away.


Just as they reached the hall that led to Everrest's bedroom, Michaelis spotted a group of guards arguing with a girl on whether or not she could drop off a cup of tea for the Prince. Now, from where he stood, he couldn't exactly see who it was, but her voice was vaguely familiar. Clearing his throat when the Queen addressed the girl, Lady Novah, Kael averted his gaze. Taking into account of the way she looked at him and practically ran out of the room when he jokingly told her that he could've killed her after she stitched him up, he had a feeling that if she were to find out about the Prince's death, she'd suspect him of having something to do with it. Thankfully, Emberly sent the girl away without explaining why she couldn't see him. Novah looked so disheartened when she was turned down and told to leave, he only felt pity. However, that still left him to wonder why she cared so much. The look she shot at the Queen was strange even for a servant who was loyal to a fault. Shaking off the thought as the Queen once again took the lead and escorted them into the foul smelling room, he slowly stepped in with a heavy and ambivalent stride, eyes bouncing off the pillars that led into the room.


In the midst of his scouring, his eyes darkened upon espying an unmistakable royal crest sketched over the Prince's headboard. Without really wanting much for a warranted 'go ahead and look around', his feet moved on their own accord and followed Kalora as she inspected the body and took a better look at the sigil. Up close, he could see that there was a very distinct difference between the current royal crest at the former. In this edition, there was a small phrase written at the bottom: 'Lotesse sina n'dor rinka yassen Dalkais blessien' [a prayer said under the name of an ex-clergyman who was responsible for a tabooed uprising that took place in his kingdom almost half a century ago]. It was now clear to him that Cyprus had come into contact with Dalka supporters and been brainwashed. And a particular face came into mind. Being brought back to reality as Kalora's voice summoned him from the depths of his mind, Kael turned on his heel to face her and tilted his head in a dazed 'you have my attention' stance.


"Hmm? Oh..." His vacant eyes fell on the forehead of the deceased prince and his brows creased in surprise. We're not done with these bastards? And as if coming to a resolve, he took in a deep breath through flaired nostrils and shook his head. "Yes, that may be true, but there couldn't have been any other. He knew I made it out alive; I'm certain this was conducted under his order." But whether or not he was the head of this operation was still unknown. Be that as it may, that was the least of his worries at the moment. This was set up as a warning, that much was clear. But what still wasn't known was the meaning of that damned dragon emblem. Watching as the Queen was helped into a seat set by the window, he leaned into Kalora and held his bandaged stomach to reduce strain. "Anyway, how's the research coming along? Did you find anything noteworthy?" He asked in a hardly audible whisper, being wary of the Queen's fragile state. If she found anything that may drive Emberly to the edge, he wanted to be sure it was only exchanged between the two of them for now. And as if on cue, a loud cacophony of objections and demands to be let into the room sounded from the halls not too far from where they stood. What in the hell is wrong with these people? Back in his kingdom, his staff would've never questioned the guards' word, especially if they were given orders.

 

[Flutterby]

Cerulean wouldve thrown his heads into the air, had they not been full. "This is unbelievable." He growled, staring down the guard.


The guard shifted uncomfortably, then said, "The Queen is dealing with a pressing matter, and I cannot let you past."


The other shifter gave an exasperated sigh and shoved the tray into the guards hands, obviously irritated beyond capacity. "Very well, you buffoon. You take it in." With that, Cerulean stormed off, returning to the kitchen to cook for the humans.


The guard stared down at the tray, now completely uncertain of what to do. Cautiously, he tapped at the door. "Your Highness, your chef brought up tea and biscuits. He was quite bothered by not being able to bring them in." He said, glancing at the other guards with a clueless expression. Today was highly irregular.

 

[Lithia]

Emberly sighed as she heard the knock at the door. She watched Kalora and Michaelis studying the room and whispering to each other fro time to time. She knew that it was for her own benefit but it was hard to sit here and watch. "I'll leave you two to your search, inform me of everything you find." Emberly stood walking to the door the guards following her, "Honestly I can walk across the room myself," she told them annoyed. They froze unsure of what they should do, "Stay here in case they have need of you," she said rolling her eyes at them.


Slipping through the door she saw a guard awkwardly holding a tray of food and tea, a human she had never seen before, and someone holding a sword. "There is nothing for you to see here, please just go about your day as you would, you come with me and bring the tray," she said pointing to the guard.


She began the slow walk back to her room, the second one leaving the main one for the Elven Prince. She needed to get out of this dress there was still blood on it. Stepping inside the guard set the tray on a nearby table. "You may take your leave now," the Queen told the fumbling guard. "The commander told us not to leave you alone your Majesty." Emberly was visibly annoyed, "Well unless you are intending to stay for my bath you can wait outside the door. My ladies are here and then can attend to me without you gawking on." The guard shifted from foot to foot nervously before nodding and stepping outside the door.


Her ladies had heard her want of a bath so they quickly began getting it ready. Emberly took off her dress leaving it draped across a chair and slipped into the warm water. The water was filled up to her neck and steaming hot exactly how she liked it. At first every little sound she heard made her jump, fearful that someone was coming to kill her too, but after a bit she closed her eyes relaxing in the water. The soft breeze from her open window filtering through the wispy curtains and onto her face. No doubt one of her ladies had put some relaxing oils into the bath, she would have to remember to thank them later.

 

[marorda]

Kalora waited until Emberly had left the room before she answered Michaelis' question. "I stayed awake almost the entire night trying to see what I could find," she answered. "I had just drifted off to sleep when this happened, so I'm not the most alert right now... Anyway, all I could find is just one thing. But it's a worrisome thing too..." Kalora sighed, rather confused with the conclusion she had drawn. "It seems the so-called Dragon Kingdom is involved... Possibly even leading the whole operation. But i fail to see why they would involve themselves with other kingdoms, seeing as how secluded they have been for the last couple of centuries..."


She remained silent for a moment before she turned around to directly look at Kael. "If there's anything you remember about what happened to you which you haven't told me, you must do so. Anything we learn now might be of help to prevent further casualties."

 

[Sparkstorm1000]

The guard looked at them funny and rather annoyed, They wren't the first people asking something similar like this today "Sir, I'd ask you to put away your weapon...Or we will have to seize you..." The guard stated as he looked down at Lucas. Lucas, obviously annoyed, put away his trusty katana and looked up at the guard in annoyance "Alright, Frank, then how do you suppose I help the lot of you..." Lucas said as he scratches his head in annoyance. "Sir, my name's not Frank... Also, we have the issue under controlled, there is no reason for you to get involved. Now, if you have no further business I'd suggest you leave. How about you go out into the town with your friend... " The guardsmen said and shooed them off and remained at his post. Extremely annoyed, Lucas started to walk off "Come on Smoker, lets go explore the town. Not like we have anything better to do now."

 

[Aeron]

The guard looked at them funny and rather annoyed, They wren't the first people asking something similar like this today "Sir, I'd ask you to put away your weapon...Or we will have to seize you..." The guard stated as he looked down at Lucas. Lucas, obviously annoyed, put away his trusty katana and looked up at the guard in annoyance "Alright, Frank, then how do you suppose I help the lot of you..." Lucas said as he scratches his head in annoyance. "Sir, my name's not Frank... Also, we have the issue under controlled, there is no reason for you to get involved. Now, if you have no further business I'd suggest you leave. How about you go out into the town with your friend... " The guardsmen said and shooed them off and remained at his post. Extremely annoyed, Lucas started to walk off "Come on Smoker, lets go explore the town. Not like we have anything better to do now."

Jacob rose his fist towards Lucas as he turned away, but kept it from hitting him, physically holding himself back. "Keep it together, Jake, keep it together...this will all be over soon." He mumbled to himself as he followed Lucas. "Hey Lucas, do you even have money on you? Because if we want to buy anything...say, perhaps food or something...we might need it." He said tiredly. "Besides, were probably dressed like freaks compared to everyone else here...and again...Where the hell is this place, man?!" He hissed at Lucas as they exited the entrance. No one was telling him anything, and he needed answers before he ended up breaking something...or even worse...using up his entire cigarette pack. Jacob shuttered at the thought. They were the only thing that kept him sane, that kept him grounded; he'd have to limit his intake of them so they could get him through this whole ordeal.

 

[Lithia]

(@Cyber Wolf I'm just going to pretend that Damian and Scarlett are back at the palace since it's the next morning. Damian back to his room and Scarlett back to hers.)


Scarlett yawned getting out of bed. She quickly put back on her shorts and tank top from the night before. She definitely needed to ask about getting more clothes if they were stuck here for any length of time. The sun was bright, she must have slept in. It would make sense after the night she had, between everything that happened with Damian and thinking about everything that happened with Damian she was up pretty late. I'll just go for a walk and maybe find something to eat she thought leaving her room.


The palace really was beautiful, she wondered if anyone had paper and a pencil, she would love to sketch this place. Her mind drifted back to Damian's tattoos yes there were a lot of things she would like to sketch in this place. She wandered down a hall not knowing where to go or how to find anyone.

 

[Sparkstorm1000]

Jacob rose his fist towards Lucas as he turned away, but kept it from hitting him, physically holding himself back. "Keep it together, Jake, keep it together...this will all be over soon." He mumbled to himself as he followed Lucas. "Hey Lucas, do you even have money on you? Because if we want to buy anything...say, perhaps food or something...we might need it." He said tiredly. "Besides, were probably dressed like freaks compared to everyone else here...and again...Where the hell is this place, man?!" He hissed at Lucas as they exited the entrance. No one was telling him anything, and he needed answers before he ended up breaking something...or even worse...using up his entire cigarette pack. Jacob shuttered at the thought. They were the only thing that kept him sane, that kept him grounded; he'd have to limit his intake of them so they could get him through this whole ordeal.

"Oh, right, about that. I don't have any type of money." Lucas chuckled while scratching his head. He'd completely forgot that he was broke. "Well, looks like we can just stare at the food." Lucas laughed then took a closer look at Jacob. Trying to be observant, he looked at him curiously, he could tell something was bothering him. "I'm sorry, we never did introduce our names... My name is Lucas, what about you? And, is there something bothering you?" He was quite surprised that he never noticed when he first met him. But, lack of sleep and hearing that there was a scream might shift priorities.

 

[Flutterby]

Azure waited patiently at the end of the hall, just down from the humans' rooms. She was waiting for them to awake and be ready for the day, but the lack of bustling maids was concerning her. Usually, guests would be swarmed with maids to care for them, but this morning, there didnt seem to be any in sight. The only palace employee that seemed to be around this morning was Cerulean, who was now making his way back towards her. He looked completely peeved, but she ignored his face in favor of the unfamiliar one coming down the hall. It was the human girl that had been with Damian. "Good morning, Scarlett, is it?" She called, raising a hand in greeting. Cerulean bent toward her, speaking softly and rapidly into her ear. She responded under her breath, with a glance at Scarlett. "Im sure theres a reason. Itll be fine, is their breakfast ready?" The end of the conversation was a little louder, audible by those also in the hall. With a sigh, Cerulean nodded, and bowed to Scarlett in greeting.

 

[A C E S]

Kael's gaze followed the sullen Queen as she up and excused herself from the scene He could only imagine what was going to through her mind after walking in on something so unspeakably horrific. Even so, he couldn't be bothered with worrying about her mental state when things could escalate from where they were then. Death was no longer a small possibility, and that was becoming clearer the more he began to think back on everything that led up to that moment. Mentally backtracking to the days before he was invited to attend the meeting between his brother and Queen Emberly, he realized that there were so many warning signs even before the incident with the letter. There was the royal coronation ball of the seily prince of Leuātia, the argument between King Saevrine and Cyprus after finding out Michaelis was in the running, and the infamous 'thug run-in' incident back at the fishing district some few years ago. It was all coming back to him, but when Kalora began explaining her findings of the night before, his mind had went blank. Whether it was on impulse or purpose was debateable, but he couldn't bring himself to interject and tell her everything he knew. Not yet, anyway.


"The Dragon Kingdom, huh...?" He muttered quietly as if to confirm that he wasn't hearing things. That was pretty strange. As she had said, that Kingdom hadn't been in contact with any other for more years than he could count and yet... here they come, pushing themselves into a whole lot of jumbled trouble. But that only added further to the mystery of what the goal here was. And why was his brother involved with them? If they wanted to get away with imperialism, there were easier ways. Taking the route they initially chose was still up for execution and they could've easily influenced the prince into joining their alliance. Why risk war? Having just slipped out of his daze just in time to catch on to Kalora's question , Kael rose his brows with a lagged tight-lipped smile. "What? Oh. There's really nothing much to my story other than I found a document of letters sent between Cyprus and his suspected accomplices, he found out that I was aware of his plan, then panicked and sent his goons to finish the job before we could reach Whisper." He explained half-heartedly with a disinterested expression and a shrug. Truth was, he didn't feel it was necessary to get her heated up over something that wasn't a declared fact. Impulsive decision making was what usually led to chaos and in this situation, they needed to tread lightly. "Now, I don't see that there are anymore significant clues to be found at the moment, so perhaps it's best that we retire from the scene. I want to know more about this Dragon Kingdom, so I'll meet you at your study sometime after high noon." Kael affirmed as he skillfully rolled up his sleeves and veered around her, his eyes not leaving the boy's forehead once as he stopped by the door.


"I hope I'm not being a bother by asking you this but... would you mind escorting me to the mess hall?" Kael pleaded with arms crossed over his chest. "I hadn't had anything other than that wretched sewage water the healer handed me the other night and seeing as you are a friend of the Queen, I don't think the staff would question my presence." A small smirk lined the edges of his lips as his eyes flickered over her slowly shifting features that began to look like surprise... denial maybe. But there was no denying it. After seeing the way they interacted with one another the other night and the way she looked pained when seeing her Queen near hysteria, Kael quickly put it together. It was either that or she was her female lover; something that wasn't completely uncommon in this state of conflict. Women [with no exception of widowed Queens] would often take female bed mates while the men were gone fighting in war; assuming they weren't already inclined to the same sex. And frankly, Kalora always kind of rubbed him that way. "What say you? I'd ask Queen Emberly but I wouldn't want to burden her."

 

[Lithia]

"Morning," Scarlett said sleepily. "Did I hear the word breakfast? I'm starving." She looked at the pair thinking they looked a lot alike making her miss her own family. What were they thinking when she didn't come home? Her mother probably would assume she went home with some guy but her dad would be worried. Her mother seemed to always think the worst about her but she always called her dad if she was going to be late and she wouldn't just leave with a stranger. Scarlett was curious what people ate in this world, she assumed that whatever it was would be top quality them being the a palace ad all.


The boy bowed to her in greeting. She would never get used to that also what should she do? Bow back? Curtsey? She wasn't sure so she just smiled at him her green eyes sparkling. They seemed really kind unlike Damian at first but that must have just been because of his position as guard. For a second she wondered where he went and if he slept okay but then her mind went back to the food as her tummy loudly growled.