Fantasy Witches and warlocks among us [main thread]

[Zeebruh]

Bernard Trevisan
Interaction: h2h0e
"Yes feel free to look around, If you have any questions I'll be happy to answer them." Poking a head out into the hallway he asks a nearby servant for a couple of glasses of water. Bernard stands next to the fireplace waiting for any questions.

 

[h2h0e]

Zeebruh
She stood, then slowly picked her way through the pile of papers on his desk. When she had finished, she walked up to the fireplace and hugged herself while looking at the things on the mantle. Suddenly, she whipped out her dagger and swung it at Bernard, leaving a small cut on his cheek. "You better watch out, warlock. I'm on your tail."

 

[Zeebruh]

Bernard Trevisan
Interaction: h2h0e
Recoiling from the blade Bernard takes a step back and adjusts his grip on the cane placing his hand just below the skull pommel, as he does this the skull begins to glow and radiate a green energy. Looking towards the woman who attacked him"Confluere" as he says this a purple powder floats out of one of his pockets and begins to swirl around the head of the cane "I'm tired of playing dumb, depending on how you answer my next question will determine how this ends." Looking her in the eyes "Did you kill Otis?."

Spoiler: Bernie and Cheezers

 

[h2h0e]

Zeebruh
"Did you kill Otis?" She shook her head as she sheathed her dagger. "No. But my squad did, without my order. I was going to get around to dealing them once I dealt with you." She looked him square in the eye. "I had no intent for him to die." She really meant it. Her squad has a... rowdy reputation. She could barely control them sometimes. She was thinking of ways on the way to the manor of how to punish them.

 

[Zeebruh]

Bernard Trevisan
Interaction: h2h0e
Upon hearing that Otis' death was true the dust around Bernards cane swirled violently and took on a black tint "Deal with me? The same way Otis was dealt with? He was an innocent man only had a few years left, he was probably doing to die in his sleep I don't even want to imagine what your group did to him."

Spoiler: Bernie and Cheezers

 

[Xarzith]

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Abby took the folded piece of paper from the woman and examined it, although she couldn't read through it fully before Ollie spoke up to let the woman in. "Well, from what I can tell it seems official. Apologies for being a nuisance. If you'll excuse me, I have a horse to locate." With a nod, she dismissed herself towards the back door rather than follow Bernard and the woman on their little 'tour'. She had a lingering feeling of doubt, but should anything go wrong, Ollie was still nearby. And with that woman lurking around, it was imperative she found her notebook. "Oh yeah, the sheets too..." She remembered with a groan. "Jinx is probably hiding somewhere with it. Everything will be fine."

Abby raced up the stairs back to Orchid's room and gathered the bundle of bloodied sheets. Before heading down to the washer, she stopped in her room for a small medium-sized bottle of diluted ammonia. It was hardly enough to get rid of the stains, but she couldn't quite go out to town just yet. Once she reached the washing room, she rinsed the bloody sheets with cold water in the nearby sink and sprayed a little bit of the mixture on different sections of the stain before putting the sheets into the empty washer. It was hardly enough, but she hoped for the best while pouring in the detergent and turning on the washer. She placed her hands on her hips with a sigh of satisfaction now that that's done.

Leaving the laundry room, Abby wandered the halls slowly, making her way back to the door. However, she was stopped by the sudden commotion she heard coming from the direction of Bernard's study. She hesitated momentarily, not wanting to overstep any boundaries. In her mind, she'd already caused enough agitation, but at the same time, both curiosity and worry were biting at her. She walked softly through the hall towards Bernard's study and listened in briefly "...he was probably going to die in his sleep I don't even want to imagine what your group did to him." Abby gasped and pushed the door open, watching the standoff while removing a small, concealed blade from her pocket. "Are you okay?" ​

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[h2h0e]

Zeebruh
"...I don't want to imagine what your group did to him." She could hear the venom in his voice. What was he going to do to to her? She only saw three options out of this... and she didn't like any of them. The first was to kill him, but that wouldn't help. The other people who lived here would obviously know it was her. That was a no go, even though thats what she was there to do. The third was to talk him out of it, but there was no way her simple mind could come up with a way to do that. The last... oh, she did not like the last.

"Look. I get that you don't like what my squad did, but after what they did, there is nothing to do but kill them. I..." she paused, trying to think of something. "I will call a truce with you and your coven, if you have one. I also will," she sighed in defeat. "I will be your personal servant. I can kill whoever you want, do whatever you want." She blushed, no believing she would have ever said that. She hadn't noticed the girl from earlier had entered, and when she did, she blushed harder.

 

[Zeebruh]

Bernard Trevisan
Interaction: h2h0e Xarzith
As Bernard prepared to sling a baseball sized version of the Black Plague at the Witch Hunter before him, she called and truce and placed herself in servitude? As she did this Bernard heard Abbey's voice from behind him "Are you okay?" Putting his anger aside for a second Bernard tried to process the last couple of minutes ultimately dismissing his spell into its original components. Stepping forward quickly Bernard leans close to Laurel so that only she can hear what he said "I'll agree on one condition, I get to put them down myself" Wrapping an arm around Laurels shoulder Bernard turns back to Abbey with a smile on his face "Everthings perfect Abbey! Apparently the detective here is aware of the not-so natural world and after a demonstration of my powers she's begging to be my student." Looking up with false nostalgia "Oh it has been so long since I've been a teacher." Motioning to towards Abbey "Won't you join us, or are the kids getting into more trouble?"

 

[Xarzith]

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"Everthings perfect Abbey! Apparently the detective here is aware of the not-so natural world and after a demonstration of my powers she's begging to be my student." Abby sheathed her weapon, but kept an eye on the 'detective-turned-student'. When Bernard went into a nostalgic state, Abby couldn't help but to laugh. "Professor Bernard does have a nice ring to it. I'm sure that must have been quite the experience." At his request of her joining him, she hesitated, not out of distrust for Ashe, but the load of things on her mind. "If by 'kids' you mean Jinx, well, let's just say he threw a tantrum and ran off with my notebook. Heavens only know where it is now. I have quite a few errands to run aside from convincing a horse to lead me to where he hides my things. Perhaps later?" A part of her began to question if going to town was worth it at this point, especially since she wanted to see how this new 'student' would take to all the crazy things that could happen.

When she walked to the door, her mind went to Valek and Orchid and how they went to Clyde for help. And who knew how long that would take. As for Jinx, he never went far, and the heat ritual she used on both of them at the start of the winter would be enough for him. He's probably gotten into the oats again. I can deal with that later." All she needed from town were minor things that she had substitutes for, and she didn't want to leave alone after what she heard but wouldn't mention. "On second thought, I can spare a few minutes. Would be interesting to know how you are as a teacher."​

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[Don Calzonee]

Interaction: Zachjoker FireMaiden
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Clyde sat with an especially unamused looking expression upon his face with Valek's outburst. "How unexpected that a hellspawn would demand aid under threat of endangering others." He said matter-of-factly. All hellspawn were the same at their core, no matter how they dressed themselves up. "Seeing as I'm left no choice," He said "I will help you. Under one condition, however." He grinned, the opportunity to allow Orchid more power and better safety bringing a small amount of joy to him. "Oh dear." Willow said, knowing exactly what Clyde was going to offer. "You will be rebound to Orchid by myself, and you will find your new bindings to be quite restraining. I'm sure you wouldn't mind. After all, you already act like you would follow any command given by your master without hesitation. It will no longer be an act."

(apologies for the long wait)

 

[h2h0e]

Zeebruh Xarzith
Laurel thought she could die from embarrassment. This was not what she thought it was going to be. She thought she was going to run errands and help carry things. Then again, she was dealing with a warlock. Who knows what could happen.

She debated telling him her real name, but she decided against it. Besides, she kind of did like Ashe. She stepped away from Bernard and looked at the two in an awkward silence.

 

[FireMaiden]

Orchid Le Rouge
Interaction: Zachjoker Don Calzonee
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When Clyde agreed, Orchid didn't smile because has knew there was going to be a catch. As soon as she heard his proposal, it gave her a lot of pause. She didn't want to do that to Valek, since he was hear on a deal they made. He wasn't even truly bound to her in the first place but...she didn't want to lose him. Glancing over her shoulder at Valek, her face was...rather stern. "Well Valek, this is up to you." She said, "You be in able to say no to anything that I tell you to do. I could command you to do anything, and you would have to follow my commands exactly," She turned fully, her back to Clyde, "Are you willing to do that in order to revive Clyde's help? To remain by my side for as long as I need you to, with your demonic powers restored?"

 

[Zeebruh]

Bernard Trevisan
Interaction: h2h0e Xarzith
Still reminiscing about the halcyon days of his time as a teacher Bernard heard Abbeys remark "Oh I couldn't possibly start now theres so much to do! I'll need to gather some training materials, set up an apprentices station, don't even get me started on the lesson plan." Taking a breath "I'm getting too excited. Abbey you said you wanted to learn some things about me?"

Spoiler: Bernie and Cheezers

 

[Zachjoker]

He took Orchids hand in his. "I will do whatever it takes to protect you." Clyde wanted to bind him to her but after his power was restored he would see if he could really pull it off after all he was a demon. "ill do it." Valek walked over and took a piece of chalk and drew a pentagram on the ground and stood behind it and started speaking in latin. The circle started to glow and the floor began to fall as the portal opened. As he kept performing the ritual he started to glow as well he could feel his power was close to him. Next thing he knew a demon flew out of the portal and landed next to him. It was one of his servents from the demon world the demon reached out his hand and gave Valek a orb containing his power. "Thank you." he said as the demon decended backinto the portal. Valek held the orb absorbing his power back into himself. The next thing he knew another demon rose from the portal but this one was not his. "Clyde get Orchid out of here now!" he screamed. He dove and tackled the demon they both fell back into the portal. FireMaiden Don Calzonee​

 

[Xarzith]

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Abby laughed a bit at Bernard's rambling on about what he needed and crossed her arms. "Relax, Bernard. I can help you get whatever you need. That is what I am here for. Assisting with errands." She suddenly became caught up in planning the rest of the day in her head, she nearly missed his question. With a head tilt, she went silent for a moment until she could fully process what he had asked her. "Hm...oh, yes! Of course! It would be pleasant to know more! This mysterious woman as well. Not every day do you come across someone with knowledge of all things magical."​

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[Zeebruh]

Bernard Trevisan
Interaction: h2h0e Xarzith
Bernard ponders Abbey's request for a few moments before responding. "How I am as a teacher huh? Well I think my style is similar to my master's, I remember bringing my problems to her and she showed me how to fix them myself." Taking a tone of reverence, "For every problem there are so many potions and poultices that could fix them and many more yet to be created so it is quite impossible to get a "full education", my master taught me the basics and how to be resourceful." Looking to a nearby map and using his cane to point at various countries "I've taught witches and warlocks across the globe passing on my masters wisdom, and my only hope is that my former pupils have gone on to help those around them as I have." Turning back to Abbey and Ashe "As for how I have accrued a plethora of arcane knowledge it comes down to two words: Necessity and Experience. Everything I learned, I learned it because I needed too. If I was sick I healed myself, If I was freezing I warmed myself, and so on and so forth. As for experience it goes without saying that the longer you have lived the more you have learned, and I have experienced many things in my life." He finishes that line with a bittersweet tone, a smile on his face but slight pain in his eyes. This trip down memory lane definitely brought back some unwanted memories, looking up at his coven-mate and his newest pupil "Well? Is there anything else you wish to know?"

 

[h2h0e]

Zeebruh Xarzith
Laurel listened carefully to each word that was being said. This information may be useful to her, especially if she was going to be Bernard's new student. She shuddered at the thought of her performing witchcraft. She almost had to walk out of the room. "Ber--I mean, Professor, I think we need to go take care of some things?" She didn't want this girl to know the deal they had just made. That would expose her, leaving her with no power to ever harm them. Then again, she had put herself in a position that didn't let her harm any of the witches, and Laurel was still not happy with the way she got out of the hairy situation. She made a mental note not do do something that rash again.

 

[Limerick.Grimoire]

Ollie had been casually wandering the halls and she heard commotion in Bernards main study so she followed the noise to his main study and was confused so she went next to bernard and whisppered "are you insane man! she is a human! she could tell witchhunters about us!" she whispered, her voice heavily worried for the sake of the coven

 

[Xarzith]

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"Um, I believe that pretty much covers everything." Abigail looked to Ashe upon hearing her speak. "Your student seems to be impatient. Though, that is interesting. One can't disagree with that-" Upon hearing Ollie enter the study, Abby gave a look of confusion, especially after noticing the usually calm woman seem a bit worried. "Maybe I should go finish those errands. But thank you, we should talk more one day." Abby backed away, out of the study and into the hallway, although she did hang around just to listen in case she would be needed soon.​

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[Zeebruh]

Bernard Trevisan
Interaction: Xarzith h2h0e Limerick.Grimoire
Hearing Abigail's comment on Ashe "Yes but I prefer to see that she is just as excited as I am, I was like that when I first started myself." Giving a small wave to Abbey as she leaves "Have a nice day Abbey, I hope Jinx leads you to your book." Bernard turns his head to look at the worried Ollie and with a smile whispers back "It's quite all right dear, Ashe has had years of experience with the magical world she just hasn't had anyone to guide her through it. As for if she will throw us to the wolves, I think of my self as an excellent judge of character and don't see any threat from her. If it makes you feel any better I will be keeping a very close eye on her." Speaking loud enough for the room to hear and ushering Ashe towards the door "Now if you will excuse us Ollie my apprentice and I have a few things to take care of, If you need anything in town feel free to call."

(Sorry about the delay, I've got some tests over the next couple of days and needed to study. Should be back to normal now.)

 

[h2h0e]

Zeebruh
Happy to be getting out of the manor, Laurel walked Bernard into the town. "Lets grab something to eat on the way. It'll be a while before we get there." Without waiting for an answer, she crossed the street and entered a gas station a bought a large pepperoni pizza and a couple Cokes. Walking toward the black Suburban parked in the lot, she handed the pizza to Bernard and fished in her pocket for her keys. "One of my boys left the car here. I wonder how drunk they were..." She opened the car and put the Cokes in the passenger seat, grabbed the pizza and got in. She motioned for Bernard to do the same.

 

[Zeebruh]

Bernard Trevisan
Interaction: h2h0e
In the passenger seat Bernard sits quietly for a few minutes before speaking, his usually cheerful nature replaced by a neutral tone "Drunk? So your subordinates treat murder like it's a party?.... It doesn't matter. Unfortunately when it comes to death I've had to learn how to move on quickly, I'm willing to let this incident slide after I deal with your failure to command respect. I'll need to know a couple of things, how many are there and what is the general skill level of your men? Also if you say this trip will take a while it wouldn't hurt to know a little about you."

Spoiler: Bernie and Cheezers

 

[h2h0e]

Zeebruh
She sighed. "I guess that's fair. There are eight of them. They are almost always some level of drunk, and they are not the most skilled. All except for Butcher." She pulled out of the gas station's parking lot and drove down the main road. After a minute's silence, she sighed again. "His real name is Adam. We call him Butcher because... well he earned that name. I was once pinned down by a witch and he chopped her head off before she killed me." She grinned slightly upon remembering him.

 

[Zeebruh]

Bernard Trevisan
Interaction: h2h0e
"Eight huh? More than I thought." Bernard begins to quietly mumble to himself doing some mental calculations and reviewing how many ingredients he has on him "Alright that doesn't change much, just how long it takes." Running his thumb over the runes on his cane admiring them "So Ms.Willows, how did you find yourself in this occupation? Its not everyday that someone decides to hunt warlocks such as myself."

Spoiler: Bernie and Cheezers

 

[h2h0e]

Zeebruh
Laurel was silent for a few minutes, as if she hadn't heard what Bernard had just said. Keeping her eyes on the road, she was debating whether or not to tell him everything. Before he could ask again, she spoke. "My family lived in a small wandering village. One day, when I was young, we were attacked by a neighboring savage coven. They were apparently at war with the main town. There were so many of them, and only so little of us. Everyone was killed, except for me and Adam." A tear was forming in her eye. "Butcher and I were found by a group of witch hunters and they took us to their base. We were taken in by the general and he raised us to fight your kind."

They were on the highway now. After another gap of silence, she turned on the radio, the tear on her cheek now.