Fareen
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Roleplay posts: 26 
Registered: Mar 31, 2016 17:17:36 GMT -8
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Post by Fareen on Mar 31, 2016 17:59:05 GMT -8
 Fareen was once a lush and expansive empire. Stretching from the lands of today's Sanctum Imperium of Ivelius, through the fertile plains and valleys, to its mineral rich lakes and mountains, to what is currently known as The World's Scar, a massive gorge whose depths have yet to be explored. Though such a time was long before the Cataclysm. This event created The World's Scar and subsequently devastated all surrounding lands in the deep south. Turning the empire into an unrecognizable landscape. Fareen was hit with devastation, disease and drought for years after, costing the ruling family most of its authority over the lands, which today is superficial at best. The lands can still be considered fertile, but bandit bands of varying sizes and organization run through the land, Ivelius conducts constant inquisitions to try and claim parts of the landscape for itself, only to be turned back by some of the larger hordes of thugs banding together to keep what is theirs. These are only the dangers that are known to be true in the Fareen Farmlands, other dangers consist of rumors of nightmarish creatures raiding the areas around The World's Scar and spreading out each year. Another such rumor places cults and demonic summoners as responsible for some of the horrors that can be found. Will you adventurers be able to survive in this land of abundant fear, death, and horror? Try your luck, magic, and might, and see if you can find the secrets laid within. |
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Warlord Shintaro Nishida
Dedicated
Marquis of Aozora
Roleplay posts: 312
Age: 25
Clothes and Equipment: Eye Patch, Katana and Wakizashi, Odachi
Registered: Sept 3, 2015 22:12:26 GMT -8
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Post by Warlord Shintaro Nishida on Mar 31, 2016 18:19:38 GMT -8
The Aozora army has marched from the north and finally arrived in Fareen. The troops were beginning to tire from travel, they had made 2 stops on the way to rest and hunt. It had been a few days since they began the march and the Watchtower could be seen in the distance.
"There it is men. Just some miles ahead." The warlord called out. By nightfall the tower should be theirs. "Keep your eyes open for marauders."
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Kasumi Okamoto
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 160 
Age: 23
Physical Description: As most women of Katashima are, Kasumi is not terribly tall, and stands at an unimpressive 5'4". She has skin that is considered of average coloration for her people, slightly darker than that of non-Katashimans, and is of a slender build, with delicate features. Her eyes are almond-shaped, and are brown, although the exact hue changes with her emotions, ranging from dark to light and often flecked or streaked with gold; her hair, though often kept up and out of her way, falls to just past her shoulders, and is a sleek, glossy black. Though she appears weak and not at all like one would expect a combatant to be, she is muscular enough to do her job, and do it well.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Kasumi wears an outfit that is both comfortable and easy to move in. This consists of a sleeveless, midriff-baring black shirt that gapes open at the sides, revealing the bandages wound around her bosom, on her top half; around her neck rests a loose drape of black cloth that can be pulled up to obscure the lower portion of her face. On her lower half she wears a pair of loose black pants that come to just below her knees, with slits at the hips, and held up by a belt, at the back of which are the sheaths that hold her two tanto, her favored weapons. Rounding off the ensemble is a pair of black sandals, the straps of which wrap up her calves to tie just below the bottom of her pants, and a set of fingerless gloves that stretch up to above her elbow, on top of which she wears sturdy steel gauntlets. Aside from the obvious pair of swords, she also keeps a number of shuriken and kunai in her belt pouches, along with small glass spheres filled with various poisonous substances.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Mar 16, 2016 20:17:37 GMT -8
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Post by Kasumi Okamoto on Mar 31, 2016 18:55:14 GMT -8
While it was rough on most of the men, Kasumi was doing rather well; she and Jou had, quite frequently, needed to travel for days at a stretch with minimal stops. That didn't mean she liked it, but she had never been one to complain. Taking a moment to stop and stretch, working the mild kinks out of her lower back and legs, she cast a glance toward Jou to see how he was doing. She knew he would never openly show whether or not he was alright, but she'd also known him long enough to be able to tell if he was hiding something.
"I look forward to reaching this watchtower.. I could do with a bit of.. rest." Rest. First discussion, then training.. now rest. She hid a small smile as she straightened, wondering how many euphemisms they would go through before they stopped calling their activities by different names. She had been rather serious, though; a chance to stretch out and relax for a while wouldn't be unappreciated at all. ..She'd also just prefer if it came after some discussion. That was the best way to do things! Discuss, then relax. She snickered to herself at her line of thought, sidling up next to her partner and bumping his shoulder with hers in an affectionate gesture.
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Dimitri
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 101
Age: 32
Physical Description: Human Form
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 246lbs
Hair: Azure Black
Eyes: Bright Red
Wolf Form
Height: 4'5"
Weight: 246lbs
Fur: Azure Black
Eyes: Bright Red
Hybrid
Height: 6'3"
Weight 260lbs
Fur: Azure Black
Eyes: Bright Red
Clothes and Equipment: Has an assortment of clothes within his packs. Some meant for travel in the freezing arctic of his homelands, while others are far lighter and meant for days spent in tropical climates.
Amor: Unspectacular Full Plate Armor. No Enchantments or special material. Redesigned helmet to look like his wolves head.
Weapon: Adamantine Halberd. Material allows the weapon to ignore physical damage resistances of a target. No Enchantments.
A silver dagger, use unknown.
Accessories: Ring of Four Winds. Allows a fast cast of feather fall upon oneself, 4 times daily.
Bracelet of Enduring Soul. Prevents moderate damage from Ice and Fire based spells and abilities.
Ring of Truesight: Able to see creatures using illusion to hide their real forms as well as invisible creatures.
Registered: Mar 21, 2016 17:32:15 GMT -8
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Post by Dimitri on Mar 31, 2016 19:00:34 GMT -8
Dimitri marched in silence for the days that passed, it set him on too much of an edge, for it progressed too smoothly. He had heard rumors of the Fareen, of how far worse things than bandit groups existed in these parts. The complete lawlessness of the entire region was enough to make his hair stand on end, but rumors, generally speaking, always had a measure of truth behind them. So if there was truth behind the legends, than what awaited them would make even a Greater Dragon's scales crawl with bugs.
A series of large snaps, pops and crunches could be heard from Dimitri's armor, making the men around him jump in surprise and shock. Dimitri ignored them as he entered his Hybrid form as they came close to the border of Fareen. If anything were to happen, he would be ready.
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The Watcher
Established
Roleplay posts: 41
Physical Description: A seven feet tall suit of armor, animated to move and behave almost human. The void between the individual pieces of armor testifies to the fact that there is indeed nothing holding the armor in place. There is but thin air behind the dark slits in its helmet.
A massive long sword dangles from the waist of The Watcher, engraved with numbers. In its hand is a staff which appears to be made of metal.
Registered: Mar 22, 2016 3:47:31 GMT -8
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Post by The Watcher on Mar 31, 2016 19:01:40 GMT -8
The Watcher marched in silence with endurance that could easily be described as inhumane. He held the thick staff in his hand, it tapping lightly against the ground as they passed into the Farmlands. The Watcher kept an eye on Nishida, never straying far from his side. The watchtower in the distance would soon be home to the army, might there be bandits between it and them? The Watcher did not know. |
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Okamoto Jou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 25
Physical Description: Jou is a little over 5'7, with a lean wiry figure. His features are sharp and angular. His grey eyes are fierce and narrow. His white hair mid length and straight. He has a scar across his right eye.
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Clothes and Equipment: Light weight chain vest, molted navy blue stealth gear, peasant traveling clothes, steel wakizashi, Kusarigama, shuriken, caltrops, blow pipe and poison darts, grappling hook and rope, and various other traveling gear.
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Registered: Mar 17, 2016 12:30:55 GMT -8
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Post by Okamoto Jou on Mar 31, 2016 19:14:54 GMT -8
Kasumi would find she had nothing to worry about. There had been a shift in Jou over the last few days. For as long as she had known him had always been a rather laid back individual. Yet no matter how lackadaisical he acted there was always an invisible weight on his shoulders. As there love steadily grew though that weight had begun to lessen. Free of his own perceived cowardice, he was doing better than he had been in years. As she bumps into he smiles at her and whispers.
"Rest? That sound very good. A vigorous rest is just what I need."
He chuckles and walks on. Fantasizing about all the resting they would do.
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Fareen
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Registered: Mar 31, 2016 17:17:36 GMT -8
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Post by Fareen on Mar 31, 2016 19:24:32 GMT -8
The Watchtower came into clear view over the horizon, indeed it did look like they may make it there before nightfall. Though as the march continued, they appeared to crest a hill and a vast, open valley appeared before them, making the seemingly few hours now look like it will take to about midday for them to reach the tower. A small settlement could be seen within the valley, though no details could be discerned from it.
It would still take them at least an hour before they made it out of the woodlands at the northern border of Fareen. So as the company continues on the path, a single figure steps out of the woodwork a good 30 paces ahead of the column and calls for them to halt.
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The Watcher
Established
Roleplay posts: 41
Physical Description: A seven feet tall suit of armor, animated to move and behave almost human. The void between the individual pieces of armor testifies to the fact that there is indeed nothing holding the armor in place. There is but thin air behind the dark slits in its helmet.
A massive long sword dangles from the waist of The Watcher, engraved with numbers. In its hand is a staff which appears to be made of metal.
Registered: Mar 22, 2016 3:47:31 GMT -8
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Post by The Watcher on Mar 31, 2016 19:30:59 GMT -8
The Watcher tilted his staff forward, the tip lighting up with a faint red shimmer. This charging of his weapon went largely unnoticed as it was quite subtle and silent. If the man in front was to charge or do something stupid, The Watcher would make sure he wouldn't get far. |
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Ram Jam
Committed
Roleplay posts: 65
Age: Late 20s
Registered: Mar 28, 2016 16:41:00 GMT -8
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Post by Ram Jam on Mar 31, 2016 21:14:10 GMT -8
The conscripts are alerted to the figure that tells them to halt. Weapons are drawn, they had heard the stories of this place and were expecting an ambush. Ram Jam would send out a command for the men to hold their positions.
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Warlord Shintaro Nishida
Dedicated
Marquis of Aozora
Roleplay posts: 312
Age: 25
Clothes and Equipment: Eye Patch, Katana and Wakizashi, Odachi
Registered: Sept 3, 2015 22:12:26 GMT -8
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Post by Warlord Shintaro Nishida on Mar 31, 2016 21:20:51 GMT -8
While Ram Jam is giving orders to the troops, Shintaro says subtly to Kasumi and Jou. "This may be a trap. Make preparations for a counter-ambush."
His orders given to the shinobi, Lord Nishida rides forward and calls to the individual. "Who is it stands in our way?"
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Kasumi Okamoto
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 160
Age: 23
Physical Description: As most women of Katashima are, Kasumi is not terribly tall, and stands at an unimpressive 5'4". She has skin that is considered of average coloration for her people, slightly darker than that of non-Katashimans, and is of a slender build, with delicate features. Her eyes are almond-shaped, and are brown, although the exact hue changes with her emotions, ranging from dark to light and often flecked or streaked with gold; her hair, though often kept up and out of her way, falls to just past her shoulders, and is a sleek, glossy black. Though she appears weak and not at all like one would expect a combatant to be, she is muscular enough to do her job, and do it well.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Kasumi wears an outfit that is both comfortable and easy to move in. This consists of a sleeveless, midriff-baring black shirt that gapes open at the sides, revealing the bandages wound around her bosom, on her top half; around her neck rests a loose drape of black cloth that can be pulled up to obscure the lower portion of her face. On her lower half she wears a pair of loose black pants that come to just below her knees, with slits at the hips, and held up by a belt, at the back of which are the sheaths that hold her two tanto, her favored weapons. Rounding off the ensemble is a pair of black sandals, the straps of which wrap up her calves to tie just below the bottom of her pants, and a set of fingerless gloves that stretch up to above her elbow, on top of which she wears sturdy steel gauntlets. Aside from the obvious pair of swords, she also keeps a number of shuriken and kunai in her belt pouches, along with small glass spheres filled with various poisonous substances.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Mar 16, 2016 20:17:37 GMT -8
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Post by Kasumi Okamoto on Mar 31, 2016 22:56:45 GMT -8
The moment that man stepped out of nowhere and told them to halt, any levity that might have been hovering around Kasumi's person vanished behind the normal, stoic kunoichi. She tugged her facial covering up and secured it around the lower half of her stony visage, then reached back with her right hand poised to grasp the handle of the tanto there. Meanwhile, her left began to gather magic, prepared to launch wind at the man - likely to enhance Jou's fire, given that was how the two tended to operate.
Her gaze flicked ever so briefly toward Shintaro when he spoke, and she nodded once, before looking back at the man who dared to bar their way. A simple, terse response was spoken to her warlord in a quiet voice. "Hai, Nishida-sama." She glanced at Jou to gauge his readiness, then looked back at the interloper again. Surely a single man wasn't so stupid as to try and stand against a band of their size.. there had to be more men present. The question was.. where were they?
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Bandits
Established
Roleplay posts: 23
Registered: Mar 31, 2016 18:39:59 GMT -8
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Post by Bandits on Apr 1, 2016 5:07:11 GMT -8
The single man just smiles up as Nishida approaches, the grin stretching from ear to ear. "So brave for the leader to come forward instead of one of your colleagues. As for what I want, I am merely here to acquire the tax for crossing into our borders. A simple 20 silver... per head. Also, 30 for each horse and an even 200 silver for all your supplies. Kindly bring over the required amount to me and I can count it before you move on."A hand is outstretched from the cloak the man wears, indicating that he is waiting for the money pouch.
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Dimitri
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 101
Age: 32
Physical Description: Human Form
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 246lbs
Hair: Azure Black
Eyes: Bright Red
Wolf Form
Height: 4'5"
Weight: 246lbs
Fur: Azure Black
Eyes: Bright Red
Hybrid
Height: 6'3"
Weight 260lbs
Fur: Azure Black
Eyes: Bright Red
Clothes and Equipment: Has an assortment of clothes within his packs. Some meant for travel in the freezing arctic of his homelands, while others are far lighter and meant for days spent in tropical climates.
Amor: Unspectacular Full Plate Armor. No Enchantments or special material. Redesigned helmet to look like his wolves head.
Weapon: Adamantine Halberd. Material allows the weapon to ignore physical damage resistances of a target. No Enchantments.
A silver dagger, use unknown.
Accessories: Ring of Four Winds. Allows a fast cast of feather fall upon oneself, 4 times daily.
Bracelet of Enduring Soul. Prevents moderate damage from Ice and Fire based spells and abilities.
Ring of Truesight: Able to see creatures using illusion to hide their real forms as well as invisible creatures.
Registered: Mar 21, 2016 17:32:15 GMT -8
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Post by Dimitri on Apr 1, 2016 7:35:28 GMT -8
The sudden halt in the march is bristling against Dimitri's already knife edge nerves. This was not a place to stop, no orders were given to disband and rest, all was not right. He could only just make out the scent of men within the woods when the wind blew from its direction. Whomever these guys were, they knew how to hide if they could stay hidden from the two shinobi.
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Okamoto Jou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 25
Physical Description: Jou is a little over 5'7, with a lean wiry figure. His features are sharp and angular. His grey eyes are fierce and narrow. His white hair mid length and straight. He has a scar across his right eye.
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Clothes and Equipment: Light weight chain vest, molted navy blue stealth gear, peasant traveling clothes, steel wakizashi, Kusarigama, shuriken, caltrops, blow pipe and poison darts, grappling hook and rope, and various other traveling gear.
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Registered: Mar 17, 2016 12:30:55 GMT -8
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Post by Okamoto Jou on Apr 1, 2016 9:25:00 GMT -8
Jou's reaction mimicked Kasumi's. His face mask was up and a spell was being prepared. He supposed this is what he gets for not scouting ahead. The bandit was far too calm to be alone. He was also too coherent to be crazy. Which meant he had men waiting in hiding. Since the only place to hide was the woods the shinobi picked that as his target. He glances at Kasumi and whispers. "Rain of fire." It was one of their more flashy combinations. She would unleash a mighty of gust of wind as he shot out a persistent flame. Her wind would scatter the flame down on the forest setting a wide swath of land ablaze. The wind would also scatter any arrows that were fired.
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Warlord Shintaro Nishida
Dedicated
Marquis of Aozora
Roleplay posts: 312
Age: 25
Clothes and Equipment: Eye Patch, Katana and Wakizashi, Odachi
Registered: Sept 3, 2015 22:12:26 GMT -8
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Post by Warlord Shintaro Nishida on Apr 1, 2016 14:14:19 GMT -8
Shin looked at the highwayman with a straight expression while he spoke of his price. His horse jerked it's head as it could sense there was danger nearby but Shintaro pulled the reigns and made it calm down. After the highwayman finished talking there would be a moment of silence before Shintaro laughed.
"How humorous, this is the second time a man has stood in my way asking for money. Listen well, Nameless Man. I only give money to good friends and those under my employ, not to lowly beggars who hid their identities behind a mask!" The lord speaks down to the highwayman and reaches into his coat pocket. "However, I'm feeling charitable today. Take this and buy yourself some bread and broth."
Shintaro tosses a handful of copper pieces on the ground in front of the highwayman. Waiting for the mans reaction, he then draws his Katana. "Or perhaps you'd rather have a taste of Katashiman Steel! HEH?! I suggest you pick up my pocket change before I behead you personally, audacious derelict!"
Shintaro expected his men to still be ready to fight, especially now that he had begun provoking the highwayman with his insults. He held the reigns of his steed with one hand, ready to command it to charge.
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Bandits
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Roleplay posts: 23
Registered: Mar 31, 2016 18:39:59 GMT -8
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Post by Bandits on Apr 1, 2016 15:16:37 GMT -8
The Highwayman picks the bag up with the toe of his foot and proceeds to play hackisac solo for close to a minute, not missing the pouch once. "You know whats funny? Normally, that would scare me, but in retrospect to what you might find out there, you are just another one of our roaming bands. Though without payment, I guess you want to face the border guards. Proceed at your own risk then." He finally kicks the bag of copper coins back to Shintaro, not letting on that two magic runes were placed upon it. One to track where the bag went, and a second to hide both runes. The Highwayman then went off back into the woods from which he came, waving the column goodbye.
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Warlord Shintaro Nishida
Dedicated
Marquis of Aozora
Roleplay posts: 312
Age: 25
Clothes and Equipment: Eye Patch, Katana and Wakizashi, Odachi
Registered: Sept 3, 2015 22:12:26 GMT -8
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Post by Warlord Shintaro Nishida on Apr 1, 2016 17:50:32 GMT -8
Shintaro turned to head back to where he was before the Highwayman stopped them, He didn't bother to pick up the few coins he scattered across the ground, it was just chump change. "Stay on alert. Let's get moving."
The Warlord commanded the men to press forward, orders were given for shield bearers to move to the flank facing the forest. The formation of men resumed their march toward their destination, the few petty coppers stomped into the ground, nobody would dare pick up the pocket change otherwise they'd hold up the formation. They had to keep moving.
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Dimitri
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 101
Age: 32
Physical Description: Human Form
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 246lbs
Hair: Azure Black
Eyes: Bright Red
Wolf Form
Height: 4'5"
Weight: 246lbs
Fur: Azure Black
Eyes: Bright Red
Hybrid
Height: 6'3"
Weight 260lbs
Fur: Azure Black
Eyes: Bright Red
Clothes and Equipment: Has an assortment of clothes within his packs. Some meant for travel in the freezing arctic of his homelands, while others are far lighter and meant for days spent in tropical climates.
Amor: Unspectacular Full Plate Armor. No Enchantments or special material. Redesigned helmet to look like his wolves head.
Weapon: Adamantine Halberd. Material allows the weapon to ignore physical damage resistances of a target. No Enchantments.
A silver dagger, use unknown.
Accessories: Ring of Four Winds. Allows a fast cast of feather fall upon oneself, 4 times daily.
Bracelet of Enduring Soul. Prevents moderate damage from Ice and Fire based spells and abilities.
Ring of Truesight: Able to see creatures using illusion to hide their real forms as well as invisible creatures.
Registered: Mar 21, 2016 17:32:15 GMT -8
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Post by Dimitri on Apr 1, 2016 18:09:54 GMT -8
As the column began moving again, Dimitri sighed in relief. He was glad that the situation didn't end in bloodshed from what little he could see near the back, but something still felt off to him. That man seemed far too confident to just leave like that. Something was wrong with the situation, his entire pelt felt it.
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Kasumi Okamoto
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 160
Age: 23
Physical Description: As most women of Katashima are, Kasumi is not terribly tall, and stands at an unimpressive 5'4". She has skin that is considered of average coloration for her people, slightly darker than that of non-Katashimans, and is of a slender build, with delicate features. Her eyes are almond-shaped, and are brown, although the exact hue changes with her emotions, ranging from dark to light and often flecked or streaked with gold; her hair, though often kept up and out of her way, falls to just past her shoulders, and is a sleek, glossy black. Though she appears weak and not at all like one would expect a combatant to be, she is muscular enough to do her job, and do it well.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Kasumi wears an outfit that is both comfortable and easy to move in. This consists of a sleeveless, midriff-baring black shirt that gapes open at the sides, revealing the bandages wound around her bosom, on her top half; around her neck rests a loose drape of black cloth that can be pulled up to obscure the lower portion of her face. On her lower half she wears a pair of loose black pants that come to just below her knees, with slits at the hips, and held up by a belt, at the back of which are the sheaths that hold her two tanto, her favored weapons. Rounding off the ensemble is a pair of black sandals, the straps of which wrap up her calves to tie just below the bottom of her pants, and a set of fingerless gloves that stretch up to above her elbow, on top of which she wears sturdy steel gauntlets. Aside from the obvious pair of swords, she also keeps a number of shuriken and kunai in her belt pouches, along with small glass spheres filled with various poisonous substances.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Mar 16, 2016 20:17:37 GMT -8
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Post by Kasumi Okamoto on Apr 1, 2016 18:43:53 GMT -8
Although Kasumi had nodded in acknowledgement of hearing Jou's words - and in agreement, as it was a sound strategy - it turned out their magic wouldn't be necessary. Suspicious, she kept her hand near her tanto and magic coiled in her other palm as they proceeded. She also stuck near to Shintaro.. and Jou. They were her first priority. "That was too easy. I do not like this." The words were muttered to her partner as they walked, sharp brown eyes skimming across their surroundings in search of treachery. That couldn't be all there was to it. They were missing something. But what..?
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Okamoto Jou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 25
Physical Description: Jou is a little over 5'7, with a lean wiry figure. His features are sharp and angular. His grey eyes are fierce and narrow. His white hair mid length and straight. He has a scar across his right eye.
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Clothes and Equipment: Light weight chain vest, molted navy blue stealth gear, peasant traveling clothes, steel wakizashi, Kusarigama, shuriken, caltrops, blow pipe and poison darts, grappling hook and rope, and various other traveling gear.
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Registered: Mar 17, 2016 12:30:55 GMT -8
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Post by Okamoto Jou on Apr 1, 2016 19:55:27 GMT -8
"You don't like anything. Well except me."
Jou quips back as they make their way down the road. Despite the levity in his voice it is obvious that he agrees with her assessment. Just like her he does not drop the gathering magic. His eyes are constantly vigilant as they move forward. Normally he would suggest splitting up. One of them scouting ahead the other staying behind. With the Watcher there it didn't feel safe leaving Nishida with one less guard.
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