Indil Elendrili
Established
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Roleplay posts: 31 
Age: Appears early twenties in human years
Physical Description: An Elven Ranger. She is 5'9", lean, and pretty in an angular sort of way. She has dark eyes and delicate features, as well as thick dark hair frequently pulled back from her face. Her pointed ears are pierced by hoops in several places.
Clothes and Equipment: She wears brown leather lace-up knee-high boots and calf-skin leggings. Tucked into the trousers is a cream-colored under-tunic made of soft cotton, over which she wears a loosely corseted brown leather jacket with a high collar. Laced bracers cover her forearms beyond the jacket's half sleeves. Strapped around her right thigh and waist is a dark leather pack. Knives are tucked into each of her boots. On her back is a quiver with blue-fetched feathers and a longbow that, at first glance, appears to have too strong a pull for her to manage.
Player's online availability : Nights/Weekends EST
Registered: Apr 8, 2016 3:30:38 GMT -8
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Post by Indil Elendrili on Apr 16, 2016 21:26:24 GMT -8
Ah, a question! Takhana smiled, and shook her head slightly. "Communication is its main purpose, but no. It's also a scrying foci, meaning that those of us with the means - that being myself and my counterpart, Mister Cresno - can track your location and see your surroundings and current circumstances, to discern whether you need assistance and what sort you may require. We use this only when necessary and concerned for your safety, so don't worry about your privacy being violated. If you'd like, we can get Mister Cresno to make you one with a different set of abilities, something more personalized, but that's the standard issue that most employees get."
That second question clearly took her by surprise, and Takhana's immediate reaction was a quiet laugh. "That's a question not even I can answer completely. There are a very large amount just here at the Midnight Sun, and that's not even counting the many, many more, directly and indirectly both, across multiple organizations and agencies." She pulled her hands apart and gestured absently, a twirling motion of the fingers of her right hand. "If what you're concerned about is being put on missions with people whose methods or principles may clash with yours, don't worry; we do our best to form our teams as cohesively as possible, and if you do end up on a team with someone you don't like, we'll be sure not to repeat the mistake in the future. On that note..."
She leaned back slightly in her chair and tilted her head. There was the impression of her considering Indil with a gaze that wasn't actually there, but she soon continued. "We've already got your first mission lined up. You'll be going into the mountains with one of our most skilled operatives, a Mister Alden, and two young ladies with special talents, by the name of Lorelei and Lucia. Your mission is to retrieve the gems we've discerned in this location, which are of great value to not just Madame Naoki, but our organization as a whole. It will be dangerous, but I'll wait to brief your entire team on the specifics of this danger, once Mister Alden and the twins return from gathering the things they need for the trip."
The mention of gathering necessary items seemed to make her remember something, and she snapped indicatively, then gestured toward Indil. "Ah, sorry, I almost forgot. Speaking of supplies, is there anything that you require for such a mission? It will be a trek of quite a few days, and you'll be going underground, so feel free to acquire any food you may need from the kitchens; if there's anything else, just let me know what it is, and I'll send someone to retrieve it for you immediately. We need you to set out as soon as possible, so expediency is of the utmost importance." Indil thought for a moment before shaking her head once. "No, that sounds well enough to me. Presumably, if I ever do not wish to be immediately found, I would simply remove the earring, yes?" Takhana's statement about the compilation of employees made Indil pause, but ultimately let it pass with a mental shrug. She would work with whoever she was assigned and would grant them as much trust as required for their purpose. Further acquaintance would follow, or not, based her own judgement. As befitting a Ranger, she would allow initial impressions but keep her own council regarding further observations. Indil thought wistfully of the large bed back in the suite she had reserved. She'd only arrived in the Free City just this morning, and had been looking forward to taking some time to recuperate. But this opportunity couldn't be passed up, so once night's rest in the sumptuous bed would have to do. "I don't believe that I will require much. Food, yes, but I can collect that. As for the rest..." her head cocked in consideration as she mentally inventoried her gear, fingers twitching lightly as if checking things off. Most of her kit was in decent condition as she was fairly self-reliant and able to tend her own equipment, but she could do with some replacements. "Hmm. Nothing extravagant, I should think. A new cloak and a larger pack would be ideal, as mine were given away during my travel here, but the rest of my gear is acceptable." Her personal needs stated, she considered what additional supplies would be required for such a mission. Dangerous, seeking gems from the mountains... "Also, some basic healing supplies would probably be wise." She paused again, mind awhirl as she considered different options. "I know you wish to brief all of us together, but will we be mining these gems ourselves, and so would need proper equipment for that? Or is this simple retrieval, meaning we'd need equipment to eliminate the treasure's guard? In truth, I would rather wait for the rest of the team and knowing what exactly we will be doing before I decide what additional supplies might be required."
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Ailla
Established
Roleplay posts: 13
Age: Mid-Thirties
Physical Description: Fair-skinned with flaming hair and captivating green eyes. Tall for a woman, roughly 6 ft tall in boots. Her features are fine-boned and elegant, her figure curvaceous. She is, in short, a beautiful woman. She has a pleasant demeanor but her eyes belie her age and seem to gaze into one's very soul.
Clothes and Equipment: She keeps her hair back with a leather braid across her brow and frequently keeps the hood of her bleached linen cloak up about her face. Beneath the cloak she wears a dusky gown tightened about the waist by a tan bodice and her flowing skirts are split to allow her to ride horseback more easily. She bears no obvious weapons but for a staff and small dagger belted across her hips.
The rest of her gear, including her bed roll and medicinal herbs, are in her saddlebags. Her mount is a 4 year old gray Thoroughbred named Moira.
Player's online availability : Nights/Weekends EST
Registered: Apr 9, 2016 8:12:22 GMT -8
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Post by Ailla on Apr 16, 2016 21:34:58 GMT -8
“Of course, of course…” Cecil consults his ledger for a moment before turning to the rack of keys behind him and selecting the one in the top and rightmost corner. He places it on the desk next to the double stacks of coins, before sweeping them off neatly into his other hand, and then away below the desk. He makes a notation in his ledger, marking the room as occupied and prepaid until the date one week in advance. Then, he smiles, pleased. It’s always nice when the customer knows what they’re doing. He returns his gaze upward to the woman before him, gesturing down one of the hallways branching off to either side of his desk. “Room one, Ms; down the hall, last one on the left. If you have any questions, issues, or requests about the room, you know where to find me." He stops speaking for a moment, before remembering her other request. "Oh! Your horse. Lodgings for mounts are provided complimentary with a room; he's welcome to stay as long as you do. There are stables around the right side of the building. You may walk them around yourself, or if you'd prefer, I could send someone out to move him over, if you give me a description of them." Ailla hums with pleasure as she picks up the room key, slipping it into one of her cloak's many interior pockets. It will be nice to sleep in a bed tonight... Adjusting her bags still slung over her shoulder, she smiles at Cecil.
"Thank you, sir. It would be best if I take my mount to the stable; she has been trained to distrust strangers, but I will ensure she gives your stablehands no trouble. If something happens, though, please let them know to notify me as soon as possible so that I may handle her. I presume that she may go in any available stall unless otherwise marked?" |
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Takhana Veil
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 312
Age: 68
Physical Description: Takhana is an undeniably memorable figure. At a full 6' in height, she is graceful and willowy, with a woman's full figure. She has skin that is a dark greyish color, lightly tinted with silver that very nearly sparkles when the light hits it at certain angles. She has the beautifully formed, delicate features, pointed ears, and inherently graceful movements that identify her as one of the Elven folk.Her hair is long, naturally falling to her hips in straight lengths, and is a shining white threaded with silver, although she normally wears it pinned up elaborately with a set of wooden hair sticks that bear jingling silver charms. She has no eyes, and instead wears a blindfold of soft black leather that criss-crosses her empty eye sockets, for the benefit of the others. Tattooed upon her brow and her back are two strange crests, their origin mysterious.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, she wears an elaborate dress of black leather that both reveals her body and conceals it, adorned with straps and seemingly random silver buckles. This is paired with a set of leather-and-metal boots with pointed toes that come to her knees, enhancing the shape of her mostly-visible legs. Aside from her blindfold and ornamental hair sticks, she has a number of accessories that she habitually wears, such as a large pair of silver hoop earrings and numerous silver rings on each hand - one of which, a silvery band set with a violet stone, she wears on her right hand's index finger: This is her official communications accessory for The Midnight Sun, her employer. The enchanted gem is socketed so that it touches her skin at all times, thus allowing her constant access to the telepathic communications network shared by all employees of TMS, simply by virtue of being in uninterrupted physical contact. She uses no weapons, being a peaceable individual.. not to mention the whole blindness thing. She also has a white-and-black, stocky mare named Irabelle, and a fluffy long-haired cat named Jean-Claude.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Feb 12, 2016 21:50:28 GMT -8
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Post by Takhana Veil on Apr 16, 2016 21:40:05 GMT -8
Indil thought for a moment before shaking her head once. "No, that sounds well enough to me. Presumably, if I ever do not wish to be immediately found, I would simply remove the earring, yes?" Takhana's statement about the compilation of employees made Indil pause, but ultimately let it pass with a mental shrug. She would work with whoever she was assigned and would grant them as much trust as required for their purpose. Further acquaintance would follow, or not, based her own judgement. As befitting a Ranger, she would allow initial impressions but keep her own council regarding further observations. Indil thought wistfully of the large bed back in the suite she had reserved. She'd only arrived in the Free City just this morning, and had been looking forward to taking some time to recuperate. But this opportunity couldn't be passed up, so once night's rest in the sumptuous bed would have to do. "I don't believe that I will require much. Food, yes, but I can collect that. As for the rest..." her head cocked in consideration as she mentally inventoried her gear, fingers twitching lightly as if checking things off. Most of her kit was in decent condition as she was fairly self-reliant and able to tend her own equipment, but she could do with some replacements. "Hmm. Nothing extravagant, I should think. A new cloak and a larger pack would be ideal, as mine were given away during my travel here, but the rest of my gear is acceptable." Her personal needs stated, she considered what additional supplies would be required for such a mission. Dangerous, seeking gems from the mountains... "Also, some basic healing supplies would probably be wise." She paused again, mind awhirl as she considered different options. "I know you wish to brief all of us together, but will we be mining these gems ourselves, and so would need proper equipment for that? Or is this simple retrieval, meaning we'd need equipment to eliminate the treasure's guard? In truth, I would rather wait for the rest of the team and knowing what exactly we will be doing before I decide what additional supplies might be required."
"Understandable. How about this; you head down to the first floor and see about getting some food from the kitchens. Just tell them you're a new employee and you're going out on a mission, they'll happily give you whatever you need. While you're doing that, I'll contact your team and have them come up here. We can reconvene in, say, about ten minutes? And then I'll brief you all on the nature of where, precisely, you're going, and the situation at hand." Assuming that was acceptable, she reached out to Alden Marshal and Lorelei & Lucia via her ring, speaking to them silently while she waited for Indil's response to her suggestion.
If the three of you would please return to my office in no more than ten minutes? Your teammate is mostly prepared, and I need to fully debrief you all on the dangers of the mission before you depart. With that done, she also contacted someone in the supplies department, asking them to deliver a waterproof cloak, a large pack, and a comprehensive healer's kit to her office as soon as possible. Madame Naoki had made it clear that this mission was of the utmost importance, and she wanted to get them on their way as quickly as possible. |
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Lorelei & Lucia
Dedicated
Sweet dreams
Roleplay posts: 270
Age: 12
Physical Description: Lorelei and Lucia are twins, with pink hair. They have sweet, innocent faces and identical clothing. Nobody could ever tell them apart, except for their parents. But they're long gone. They have a placid expression all the time, no matter what.
Clothes and Equipment: Lorelei and Lucia wear a selection of cute dresses and outdoor clothing, always completely identical. They both also carry matching knives. How cute. They also wear identical backpacks. Two living wooden mannequins follow them, dressed up exactly like them. They have sculpted and painted faces to look like copies of the twins. The twins also have a pet mockingbird named Eclair.
Registered: Sept 14, 2015 11:55:33 GMT -8
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Post by Lorelei & Lucia on Apr 16, 2016 22:03:03 GMT -8
The twins walk though the door exactly nine minutes and sixteen seconds later, padding silently through the door on soft-soled shoes. The wooden puppets (wearing backpacks full of gear) click and clatter in behind them, and the two pairs line up exactly as they did before in front of Takhana's desk. This time, Eclair sits on Lucia's head.
"Hello!"
The twins smile at Takhana, tucking their hands behind their backs.
"Hello Ms. Takhana. We've gotten our gear. What shall we do now?"
I wonder if we should bring Eclair.
Probably not. He might get hurt.
Good point. How about the puppets?
Bring them. We can always make more.
Alright.
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Indil Elendrili
Established
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Roleplay posts: 31
Age: Appears early twenties in human years
Physical Description: An Elven Ranger. She is 5'9", lean, and pretty in an angular sort of way. She has dark eyes and delicate features, as well as thick dark hair frequently pulled back from her face. Her pointed ears are pierced by hoops in several places.
Clothes and Equipment: She wears brown leather lace-up knee-high boots and calf-skin leggings. Tucked into the trousers is a cream-colored under-tunic made of soft cotton, over which she wears a loosely corseted brown leather jacket with a high collar. Laced bracers cover her forearms beyond the jacket's half sleeves. Strapped around her right thigh and waist is a dark leather pack. Knives are tucked into each of her boots. On her back is a quiver with blue-fetched feathers and a longbow that, at first glance, appears to have too strong a pull for her to manage.
Player's online availability : Nights/Weekends EST
Registered: Apr 8, 2016 3:30:38 GMT -8
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Post by Indil Elendrili on Apr 16, 2016 22:08:45 GMT -8
"Essentially, yes, though we request that you not do so unless it's absolutely necessary." Takhana nodded once, firmly, affirming the answer to Indil's question. Then she waited patiently while the ranger pondered over what gear she would need. Finally receiving an answer, Takhana nodded, making a mental note. She'd get in touch with someone once Indil went down to the kitchens to acquire food. She'd see to it that a waterproof cloak and a sizable pack were provided - as well as a thorough healer's kit. At the question of the gems they'd be retrieving and how they'd be getting them, Takhana nodded slowly.
"Understandable. How about this; you head down to the first floor and see about getting some food from the kitchens. Just tell them you're a new employee and you're going out on a mission, they'll happily give you whatever you need. While you're doing that, I'll contact your team and have them come up here. We can reconvene in, say, about ten minutes? And then I'll brief you all on the nature of where, precisely, you're going, and the situation at hand." Assuming that was acceptable, she reached out to Alden Marshal and Lorelei & Lucia via her ring, speaking to them silently while she waited for Indil's response to her suggestion.
If the three of you would please return to my office in no more than ten minutes? Your teammate is mostly prepared, and I need to fully debrief you all on the dangers of the mission before you depart. With that done, she also contacted someone in the supplies department, asking them to deliver a waterproof cloak, a large pack, and a comprehensive healer's kit to her office as soon as possible. Madame Naoki had made it clear that this mission was of the utmost importance, and she wanted to get them on their way as quickly as possible.
Before leaving the room, she faced Takhana and bowed again, though less formally than before. Her wrists were crossed before her at the waist, fists closed, as she respectfully bowed her head towards the seated Drow. After pausing for a response, Indil would turn, after opening the door, finally stepping lightly into the hallway and towards the stairs. She followed the staircase back downstairs, following Takhana's instructions in the kitchens. Per her request, she was given waybread and cheese, some dried fruit and jerky, a new water skin, and a few other small things. Hopefully she would be able to do some hunting on her journey, but these would serve to tide her over if not. Once assembled, Indil took the now wrapped and tied bundle and tucked it under her arm, thanking the kitchen staff with a polite nod as she did so. Thus equipped, she made her way back towards Takhana's office and wondered what sort of teammates she would find there. |
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Roleplay posts: 0
Registered: Nov 24, 2024 3:55:58 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2016 8:23:38 GMT -8
It would certainly help if she knew specifically the building in question. For now, she continued to guide the giant leopard mount through the pressing crowds of passersby and drunkards - which seemed to easily give away for a decent berth when they noticed the softly growling beast that was her mount. It was becoming extremely difficult to keep her eyes open in the lights overhead that illuminated the darkness of the night. The numbers of actual vendors and stalls were increasing the farther she went and squeezing by individuals took patience. And the crown jewel of this road came into view - a tavern unlike one she had seen. It was more grand than a simple bar, even from the outside - standing stark off the edge of the road. Despite her lack of knowledge, she was hoping this might be where she could find one Empress Naoki . She would bring the leopard near the door and slide from the saddle at his back - knees almost buckling when she found solid ground with her feet. When she righted herself she pat the cat on the head, indicating to wait and be at ease - which he did by curling up on the ground with his tail flicking at his nose. Yuki would move to the door and push it open, and immediately become dizzy and overwhelmed by the sounds and smells that slammed into her upon her entrance. Once she managed to move her thin frame inside she shut the door behind her and let her awestruck gaze sweep over the place - the bar dotted with buyers and glasses, tables seating small group partaking in meals... food. The smell of the process in the kitchens was intoxicating and almost painful - when was the last time she ate? Or Hanta, for that matter? She took just a couple steps into the establishment, coming near the greeting stand and glancing about - looking very much tired and uncertain. |
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Elizabeth Finch
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 512
Age: 29
Physical Description: Elizabeth, or Liz, stands at about 5'9", weighing in at about 160lbs, most of it muscle from years of riding and fighting. She has platinum blonde hair, usually tied in a ponytail to fit inside her helmet. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that contrasts well with her tanned skin. She would be considered attractive if she ever removed her armor, otherwise her face is the only indication that underneath the iron discipline and plate armor is an attractive woman.
Clothes and Equipment: Liz wears a normal looking set of plate armor that is custom fitted for her specifically, and does not hide her gender. She wields a lance when mounted. Javelins are carried in her mounts saddle. Her mount is a young Griffin by the name of St. George, he is full grown in height, but does not yet have the full mass of a adult griffin. She wears plain clothes when not in armor and her shield bears the symbol of the Dawn Riders on it, and her breastplate bears the symbol of Isra on it. She wears a small necklace with a purple gemstone on it underneath her breastplate, only visible when she she is unarmored. Her sword has the insignia of the midnight sun engraved in the hilt, as it is relatively out of sight and does not violate the military dress code. Her primary weapon is her sword, an ancient Elven artifact passed down by her bloodline. It is wreathed in green lightning when unsheathed and wielded by her, and she has a sunmetal shield that complements it with magical abilities of its own.
Player's online availability : Weekends/Nights EST
Registered: Apr 6, 2016 12:16:13 GMT -8
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Post by Elizabeth Finch on Apr 17, 2016 9:23:04 GMT -8
She dug in as well, devouring a quarter of her food in the disciplined, yet rapid manner that only soldiers have perfected. After taking a sip of water, she kept speaking. "Well, armored griffin is likely the most common strange thing, the Dawn Riders aren't huge, and we seldom are in the city. In fact, I'm in command of the largest Dawn Rider contingent here, and that's only to rest and rearm after an extended patrol through the mountains. As flying cavalry, we became a rapid response force. Very little inside Isra's borders threaten her directly, but they can threaten small segments of the population, and we typically respond to those." She returned his smile with a genuine one of her own. "Your people are now our people, and ensuring that they are safe and comfortable inside this city is my top priority. The Isran military exists to protect and serve the people of this city, so this is just as important as violently removing ogre tribles encroaching on farmland." |
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Lord Tristian Seryl
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 210 
Age: 37
Physical Description: At 6'1", Tristian is tall and broad-shouldered, with a lean but muscled form. His features are chiseled and aristocratic, set with dark brown eyes and framed by shoulder-length brown hair; he does occasionally grow a beard and mustache, but most frequently, he is seen to be clean-shaven. Very little about him stands out, aside from his handsome features - he has a few scars gained during the flight from Medan, but few of them are visible to the casual observer, being hidden by his everyday attire.
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Clothes and Equipment: As a nobleman, Tristian typically wears well-made tunics, breeches, and boots in a variety of colors, but as a practical man, he abhors silk - most of his clothes are simply made of fine, but sturdy, wool, though he does indulge in fur-lined gloves and cloaks in winter. On rare occasions, mostly just important state functions (given he is the head of the Black Tower) he can be seen wearing a full set of blue and gold plate armor, emblazoned with his family crest of the gryphon head. A lot of the time, Tristian carries with him his family's heirloom sword, and he always wears a golden signet ring with the Seryl family crest - he also wears a signet ring with the crest of the Black Tower, which allows him to maintain telepathic contact with his operatives.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Mar 18, 2016 16:46:29 GMT -8
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Post by Lord Tristian Seryl on Apr 17, 2016 9:47:37 GMT -8
She had a point, and Tristian could admit that. Well, he would have, if his mouth wasn't full of food. Since it was, he made the universal gesture for such; that being, a slight bobbing back and forth of the head from left to right, while fingers flicked vaguely in her direction. Once he had swallowed, he nodded in agreement. "You make an excellent point. I just hope there will be no conflict between us and the other citizens. I know some people dislike the encroachment of so many refugees at once. There are many skilled artisans among their number, perhaps the influx of craftsmen and their goods will help to soothe some of that unrest."
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Alden Marshal
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,420
Age: 30
Physical Description: Alden is 6 even, with shoulder length messy black hair, and several days worth of beard stubble. He is handsome, with a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a perpetual grin that makes him seem younger than he really is. His bright green eyes, constantly sparkle with barely contained mirth. He has the lithe well muscled body of a swordsmen, and he moves with considerable grace and dexterity.
If one where to take more thorough examination of Alden's eyes they may notice a further detail. Around the outside edge of his iris's there's an intricate series of minuscule grey runes.
Alden rarely removes his shirt, but should someone see him with it off, they would find his body to be covered in scar tissue. Starting from just below his neckline, there is very little space that does not sport some relic of a past injury. A particularly observant person may also note that among these scars, some are a bright scarlet. These scarlet scars form an intricate series of runes hiding among the others.
Those of a more magical bent may be able to decipher the runes in his eyes and on his skin. Identifying them as sigils more commonly found on magical items. The most obvious effect of the runes on his body, are increased speed, strength, and durability.
The runes on his eyes give him the ability to detect magical auras and residue, as well as allowing him to see through low level illusions and glamours. They also maintain his vision regardless of the current light level, and even if there is a sudden shift. His eyes are also capable of dropping into the infrared spectrum in complete darkness.
The rune work on his body enhances his natural strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes to almost super human levels. The effects make him a formidable opponent for most magical creatures though only because they are supplemented by exceptional skill.
This means that all though he is almost super human in a straight contest of strength or speed he would most likely loose to most other magically enhanced humanoids such as vampires or were wolves.
Alden's runes also greatly increase his healing rate allowing him to recover from injuries that would normally take a few months for a person to recover from in a few short weeks. Not only do Alden's runes accelerate healing they also enhance it. A normal persons body will repair itself until it is functioning again then stop, thanks to the runes Alden's body will continues to fix itself until it is in near perfect condition. His healing abilities enhance his already prodigious stamina as it repairs muscle damage and lactic build up and it also increases longevity as he does not accumulate long term damage as most people do.
Finally his body runes provide protection from people attempts to find him magically. Detection spells will be obfuscated their readings on his location being off by about 20 meters. Long distance scrying and tracking spells are only able to narrow down his area to somewhere within a mile radius. It should be noted that these protections can be overcome by someone with sufficient power or ingenuity.
His runes cannot be removed unless they are cut off of his body using an appropriate ritual knife and magic. If the runes are disrupted in any other way they will simply grow back in a few weeks time.
The final thing that only someone versed in rune craft and enchanting would be able to tell is this: The process of these runes being carved into his bodies would have been unbelievably painful. A normal person would have been driven insane or to suicide if they had this happen to them. During the carving process un-directed magical energies would begin to take hold and tear apart your soul. The pain this would not cease until the rune pattern was completed. This means the pain caused would be on a spiritual and physical level of incredible magnitude.
Clothes and Equipment: Read this post for equipment update: http://thefantasysandbox.boards.net/post/27933
A re-paired and enchanted grey cloak, leather armor, twin short swords, bag of candy, full water skin, a few days worth of travel rations, enchanted leather boots, and a brace of throwing knives.
Player's online availability : On and off during the day, more active during evenings (EST)
Registered: Oct 30, 2015 14:59:43 GMT -8
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Post by Alden Marshal on Apr 17, 2016 9:54:29 GMT -8
Alden slipped back into Takhana's room. The former assassin was now fully equipped. He had run home and explained to Cynder he'd be gone for a few days. Then he'd thrown on his leather armor, grabbed his sword, and prepared a travel bag filled with rations from the kitchens. He sees the elf presumably the third member of their party. He gives her a friendly little wave and a smile. Then he turns to Takhana to await any further instructions.
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Lorelei & Lucia
Dedicated
Sweet dreams
Roleplay posts: 270
Age: 12
Physical Description: Lorelei and Lucia are twins, with pink hair. They have sweet, innocent faces and identical clothing. Nobody could ever tell them apart, except for their parents. But they're long gone. They have a placid expression all the time, no matter what.
Clothes and Equipment: Lorelei and Lucia wear a selection of cute dresses and outdoor clothing, always completely identical. They both also carry matching knives. How cute. They also wear identical backpacks. Two living wooden mannequins follow them, dressed up exactly like them. They have sculpted and painted faces to look like copies of the twins. The twins also have a pet mockingbird named Eclair.
Registered: Sept 14, 2015 11:55:33 GMT -8
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Post by Lorelei & Lucia on Apr 17, 2016 9:55:39 GMT -8
When Indil enters, the twins slowly turn around to see who it is. The puppets turn as well, staring blankly with their painted eyes.
Who is that?
I dunno, I've never seen her before.
Is she the fourth team member?
I guess.
She looks kind of weak.
Hehehe.
They smile at her, tilting their heads to the side in a manner that would be unsettling to anyone who had ever seen children, and speak in chorus.
"Hello there. Are you the fourth team member?"
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Takhana Veil
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 312
Age: 68
Physical Description: Takhana is an undeniably memorable figure. At a full 6' in height, she is graceful and willowy, with a woman's full figure. She has skin that is a dark greyish color, lightly tinted with silver that very nearly sparkles when the light hits it at certain angles. She has the beautifully formed, delicate features, pointed ears, and inherently graceful movements that identify her as one of the Elven folk.Her hair is long, naturally falling to her hips in straight lengths, and is a shining white threaded with silver, although she normally wears it pinned up elaborately with a set of wooden hair sticks that bear jingling silver charms. She has no eyes, and instead wears a blindfold of soft black leather that criss-crosses her empty eye sockets, for the benefit of the others. Tattooed upon her brow and her back are two strange crests, their origin mysterious.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, she wears an elaborate dress of black leather that both reveals her body and conceals it, adorned with straps and seemingly random silver buckles. This is paired with a set of leather-and-metal boots with pointed toes that come to her knees, enhancing the shape of her mostly-visible legs. Aside from her blindfold and ornamental hair sticks, she has a number of accessories that she habitually wears, such as a large pair of silver hoop earrings and numerous silver rings on each hand - one of which, a silvery band set with a violet stone, she wears on her right hand's index finger: This is her official communications accessory for The Midnight Sun, her employer. The enchanted gem is socketed so that it touches her skin at all times, thus allowing her constant access to the telepathic communications network shared by all employees of TMS, simply by virtue of being in uninterrupted physical contact. She uses no weapons, being a peaceable individual.. not to mention the whole blindness thing. She also has a white-and-black, stocky mare named Irabelle, and a fluffy long-haired cat named Jean-Claude.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Feb 12, 2016 21:50:28 GMT -8
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Post by Takhana Veil on Apr 17, 2016 10:11:14 GMT -8
When the twins entered, followed swiftly by Indil and Alden, a wide smile creased the half-Drow's face. "Ah, excellent. That makes everyone. If you would please, close the door." Once the door was closed, the soundproofing ward on the wood flashed, activating those in the rest of the room. They were now absolutely secure. "Allow me to introduce everyone: Indil, these are your teammates, Mister Alden, and Miss Lorelei and Miss Lucia. Girls, Alden, this is Miss Indil Elendrili, your new teammate. Miss Elendrili, the items you requested should be arriving shortly, but for now, I'll cut to the chase."
Folding her hands atop the desk, she fixed the quartet - excluding puppets and bird - with a very serious expression. Impressive, given her lack of eyes or the visible gestures of eyebrows. "Alden is our longest-running and most seasoned operative, so he will of course be team leader. He possesses the map that will lead you to your destination, and the description of what you'll all be looking for. What he doesn't have is the information I'm about to give you, pertaining to the exact location of the items you seek, and the dangers you'll face in their acquisition.
"Due to the scrying efforts of myself and Mister Cresno, we've discerned a large collection of loose gemstones deep within the heart of the Blackfog Mountains. These are extremely valuable to The Midnight Sun, given Mister Cresno's abilities, and so you are being dispatched to retrieve them. The problem is, from what we've gathered, the gems are being guarded by some sort of monster. There are no exact reports as to what, precisely, this creature is, but we have a relative idea of the location of its lair - that's where the hoard appears to be. The only information we have is that there's been a sudden drop in the wildlife population in the area, and a number of people have disappeared in the woods."
Leaning back in her chair, Takhana gave them all a confident smile. "We trust in you all to see this done swiftly and properly. With that information in hand, is there anything that you require before departing?" The question was aimed at all four of them, but specifically at Indil, who had requested the full story before making any further requests. At that moment, there came a knock on the door, and Takhana 'saw' that it was the person she'd gotten to retrieve what Indil had already requested. "Ah, that would be the items Miss Elendrili requested. Open!" The door was opened by the porter, and a bundle of waterproof cloak, large empty pack, and comprehensive healer's kit was offered to the Elven woman.
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Elizabeth Finch
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 512
Age: 29
Physical Description: Elizabeth, or Liz, stands at about 5'9", weighing in at about 160lbs, most of it muscle from years of riding and fighting. She has platinum blonde hair, usually tied in a ponytail to fit inside her helmet. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that contrasts well with her tanned skin. She would be considered attractive if she ever removed her armor, otherwise her face is the only indication that underneath the iron discipline and plate armor is an attractive woman.
Clothes and Equipment: Liz wears a normal looking set of plate armor that is custom fitted for her specifically, and does not hide her gender. She wields a lance when mounted. Javelins are carried in her mounts saddle. Her mount is a young Griffin by the name of St. George, he is full grown in height, but does not yet have the full mass of a adult griffin. She wears plain clothes when not in armor and her shield bears the symbol of the Dawn Riders on it, and her breastplate bears the symbol of Isra on it. She wears a small necklace with a purple gemstone on it underneath her breastplate, only visible when she she is unarmored. Her sword has the insignia of the midnight sun engraved in the hilt, as it is relatively out of sight and does not violate the military dress code. Her primary weapon is her sword, an ancient Elven artifact passed down by her bloodline. It is wreathed in green lightning when unsheathed and wielded by her, and she has a sunmetal shield that complements it with magical abilities of its own.
Player's online availability : Weekends/Nights EST
Registered: Apr 6, 2016 12:16:13 GMT -8
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Post by Elizabeth Finch on Apr 17, 2016 19:33:42 GMT -8
She shook her head at his statement. The people of her city were better than that...well most of them were anyway, every group has its malcontents.
"There is always some...friction when a substantial change occurs, but I have faith in my people, many of them have been in similar situations, and I would hope would be more than sympathetic. Besides, there is plenty of food and room to go around. We are anticipating issues 9nly with a very small section of the people, and they are the ones who will take any excuse to create problems."
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
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Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
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Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Apr 17, 2016 19:50:21 GMT -8
"Not particularly, no. I hear rumors of a land south of Gauldin, but haven’t received trustworthy confirmation or denial of its existence. You could look into that, or perhaps the deserts to the south. I’ve heard rumblings of large scale activity there, but again, lack any reliable information about it. I’ll have you provided with a map. One of my associates is capable of creating enchanted parchment that can be made to be altered from afar. I will ask them to create a large map of the world as we’re aware of it, and leave you to fill in the parts we don’t. Along with this arrangement, I’ll also have you provided with any information you might need to suitably do your job. Have you made that list, as well?” Naoki sits up in an attempt to look down on the documents on the table. However, due to the nature of how the crystal ball’s field of view works, she cannot quite see. All this motion accomplishes is placing her cleavage firmly in the field of view, and causing them to jiggle slightly as she cranes her neck, trying to resolve the documents. "Ah, my apologies," Whir replied. "I have never had another looking after me and I had completely forgotten you mentioned a list of what I'd need." Whir rummages around in his head for a moment. "Honestly, I find carrying around coins a bit undesirable. Perhaps a few small gemstones instead for whatever you feel my information is worth. Between that and that enchanted map, I should be good for quite a while!" If Whir had noticed Naoki's ample cleavage, he gave no indication. All the forms he had filled out were somewhat confusing and most of his attention was focused on the words therein to prevent them from swimming around the paper. Hearing his response, Naoki reseats herself. “Fair enough, then. That about concludes our business, I think. I’ll have an employee approach you later tonight once the map is finished, with the map, a pouch of gems, and the communicative and scrying equipment you’ll need. Until then, feel free to hang around the area, and once you’ve received the equipment, feel free to depart whenever. Good to have your services, Mr. Whir.” Madame Naoki nods through the orb in respect and presumably farewell to Whir. |
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Lord Tristian Seryl
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 210
Age: 37
Physical Description: At 6'1", Tristian is tall and broad-shouldered, with a lean but muscled form. His features are chiseled and aristocratic, set with dark brown eyes and framed by shoulder-length brown hair; he does occasionally grow a beard and mustache, but most frequently, he is seen to be clean-shaven. Very little about him stands out, aside from his handsome features - he has a few scars gained during the flight from Medan, but few of them are visible to the casual observer, being hidden by his everyday attire.
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Clothes and Equipment: As a nobleman, Tristian typically wears well-made tunics, breeches, and boots in a variety of colors, but as a practical man, he abhors silk - most of his clothes are simply made of fine, but sturdy, wool, though he does indulge in fur-lined gloves and cloaks in winter. On rare occasions, mostly just important state functions (given he is the head of the Black Tower) he can be seen wearing a full set of blue and gold plate armor, emblazoned with his family crest of the gryphon head. A lot of the time, Tristian carries with him his family's heirloom sword, and he always wears a golden signet ring with the Seryl family crest - he also wears a signet ring with the crest of the Black Tower, which allows him to maintain telepathic contact with his operatives.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Mar 18, 2016 16:46:29 GMT -8
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Post by Lord Tristian Seryl on Apr 17, 2016 19:52:39 GMT -8
Tristian nodded thoughtfully as the Lieutenant expanded upon the likely opposition his people would face - which, by the sound of it, would thankfully be very little. "If you have faith in them, then so shall I." With that comment, he smiled once more, then took the last few bites of his sandwich. After cleaning off his hands and face with the napkin, he then downed the last of his water. Heaving a satisfied sigh, he leaned back in his chair, folding his hands over his stomach. "After weeks of scrounging and hard tack, that was a veritable feast. You have my immense gratitude for giving me the opportunity to have a proper meal." His head inclined to the woman across from him in a respectful, thankful nod.
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The Starlight Dawn
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 116
Physical Description: This account represents the non player characters and establishments of The Midnight Sun/Starlight Dawn, all of its subsidiaries, child companies and partner organizations.
Registered: Nov 10, 2015 5:08:38 GMT -8
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Post by The Starlight Dawn on Apr 17, 2016 22:18:17 GMT -8
It would certainly help if she knew specifically the building in question. For now, she continued to guide the giant leopard mount through the pressing crowds of passersby and drunkards - which seemed to easily give away for a decent berth when they noticed the softly growling beast that was her mount. It was becoming extremely difficult to keep her eyes open in the lights overhead that illuminated the darkness of the night. The numbers of actual vendors and stalls were increasing the farther she went and squeezing by individuals took patience. And the crown jewel of this road came into view - a tavern unlike one she had seen. It was more grand than a simple bar, even from the outside - standing stark off the edge of the road. Despite her lack of knowledge, she was hoping this might be where she could find one Empress Naoki . She would bring the leopard near the door and slide from the saddle at his back - knees almost buckling when she found solid ground with her feet. When she righted herself she pat the cat on the head, indicating to wait and be at ease - which he did by curling up on the ground with his tail flicking at his nose. Yuki would move to the door and push it open, and immediately become dizzy and overwhelmed by the sounds and smells that slammed into her upon her entrance. Once she managed to move her thin frame inside she shut the door behind her and let her awestruck gaze sweep over the place - the bar dotted with buyers and glasses, tables seating small group partaking in meals... food. The smell of the process in the kitchens was intoxicating and almost painful - when was the last time she ate? Or Hanta, for that matter? She took just a couple steps into the establishment, coming near the greeting stand and glancing about - looking very much tired and uncertain. The on-duty hostess nods her head in greeting as @gentlesnow approaches. There isn’t anything particularly remarkable about her; she wears a relatively simple blue dress, brown hair done up in a neat bun. Like the guards outside, she has seen many individuals stranger seeming than Ms. Shun, and doesn’t appear uncomfortable by the blades Ms. Shun carries. Noticing that her latest guest seems worn, she speaks just loudly enough to be heard clearly over the din, and as gently as she can at such a volume, “How may I help you, Miss? Would you like a table?” |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2016 22:46:56 GMT -8
Her eyes fell on the hostess, and a weary smile spreads easily across her expression. She would bend at the waist in a low bow for a moment before righting herself as well as she could manage in her exhaustion. "Kon'nichiwa," she whispers in a shy manner, unsure how her tongue would be accepted. Her voice would rise a bit as she found the common language next, inching a touch closer to help be heard over the ruckus of the establishment. "I... forgive me. I'm traveling on a rumor alone. Word of others. I've come quite a ways. My... my mount. He and I are very tired and hungry. I have a little coin left - I'm prepared to pay for a place for rest and food."She stops a moment to draw a hand up and tuck a loose strand of her hair behind her ear. After taking another deep breath she resumes. "I was... also given advice to come to this city, Isra. I'm looking for a "Empress Naoki ". I was told she could help me find work." |
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The Starlight Dawn
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 116
Physical Description: This account represents the non player characters and establishments of The Midnight Sun/Starlight Dawn, all of its subsidiaries, child companies and partner organizations.
Registered: Nov 10, 2015 5:08:38 GMT -8
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Post by The Starlight Dawn on Apr 17, 2016 23:17:43 GMT -8
The hostess listens, and nods when Ms. Shun is finished speaking. Even though she didn’t quite follow whatever it was that her guest said to open the conversation, the rest was easy enough to follow.
“Well, Miss, you’ve certainly come to the right place. Not only do we serve the finest food in Isra, we also have the most superior lodgings, and this entire establishment is owned by Madame Naoki herself. She very often chooses to employ skilled individuals who seek employment with her. She’ll be meeting with people again shortly, I’ll put your name on the list. Then, between food and rest, which would you prefer first? If you’d like a room, you should go see Cecil over in the Inn.”
The waitress points off to her left: Ms. Shen’s right, over to the double doors leading into the Inn.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2016 23:44:21 GMT -8
The knowledge bestowed upon her seemed to drop a crushing weight off her shoulders, and it was apparent when they slumped a bit further. She almost lost her knees beneath her but thankfully she remained standing. An expression of immense gratitude took hold and she dipped her head low once more. When her eyes returned to look upon the hostess, her smile was wider than before.
"I think I should eat before I attempt to rest, for I may not wake once I lie down," she replies with a weak chuckle. Her gaze would flicker back to the door behind her before returning once more. "... would I have to speak with this Cecil about food and shelter for my friend outside?" she inquires softly, her concern for her mount left outside quite evident.
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The Starlight Dawn
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 116
Physical Description: This account represents the non player characters and establishments of The Midnight Sun/Starlight Dawn, all of its subsidiaries, child companies and partner organizations.
Registered: Nov 10, 2015 5:08:38 GMT -8
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Post by The Starlight Dawn on Apr 18, 2016 0:03:01 GMT -8
The hostess nods, remembering her instructions about new-guest-protocol.
“He would need to be spoken to, yes, but I would happily relay a message to him on your behalf. There are stables around the right side of the building generally associated with rooms in the Inn, so Cecil usually handles their management. However, if you’re willing to pay for it later, I’ll ask him to have one of the stable boys take your friend inside and have it fed in the meantime. What sort of mount is it, if I may ask?”
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Elizabeth Finch
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 512
Age: 29
Physical Description: Elizabeth, or Liz, stands at about 5'9", weighing in at about 160lbs, most of it muscle from years of riding and fighting. She has platinum blonde hair, usually tied in a ponytail to fit inside her helmet. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that contrasts well with her tanned skin. She would be considered attractive if she ever removed her armor, otherwise her face is the only indication that underneath the iron discipline and plate armor is an attractive woman.
Clothes and Equipment: Liz wears a normal looking set of plate armor that is custom fitted for her specifically, and does not hide her gender. She wields a lance when mounted. Javelins are carried in her mounts saddle. Her mount is a young Griffin by the name of St. George, he is full grown in height, but does not yet have the full mass of a adult griffin. She wears plain clothes when not in armor and her shield bears the symbol of the Dawn Riders on it, and her breastplate bears the symbol of Isra on it. She wears a small necklace with a purple gemstone on it underneath her breastplate, only visible when she she is unarmored. Her sword has the insignia of the midnight sun engraved in the hilt, as it is relatively out of sight and does not violate the military dress code. Her primary weapon is her sword, an ancient Elven artifact passed down by her bloodline. It is wreathed in green lightning when unsheathed and wielded by her, and she has a sunmetal shield that complements it with magical abilities of its own.
Player's online availability : Weekends/Nights EST
Registered: Apr 6, 2016 12:16:13 GMT -8
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Post by Elizabeth Finch on Apr 18, 2016 6:18:25 GMT -8
She finished her meal not long after him, which meant that it was time to discuss business.
"For that Lord Seryl, you are most welcome. Now, before we go to meet with Madame Naoki, in what way do you best see yourself serving Isra?"
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