Thrown from his horse, an ashamed Gerd grits his teeth as shards of ice pierce his shoulder and flaming sparks prick his face. Grasping his forhead with one hand, he claws at the shards with the other and moans.
Disgusted with his pitiful behavior, the hero of the hour spits in front of Gerd and draws his spear. Tickling his neck, he harshly demands his attention. "You will leave for the country beyond, and never step foot in the presence of Varlamane again. If you do, we will have you branded as a lunatic and sent to the Island as nothing but a slobbering beggar. Understood?"
Unwilling to look him in the eye, Gerd silently nods and attempts to mount his horse, but one of the soldiers grab the reins and kicks his legs, causing him to fall face forward in the mud. The soldier scoffs. "You will not ride on one of Master Varlamane's steeds, coward."
Gerd crawls out of sight as distant voices attract the attention of the soldiers.
Gerd hears a growl, smells the scent of death. Pain, darkness. Its gone.
Meanwhile, the soldiers notice Alpida, Tasha, and the others desperately trying to fight off the last of the wolves. A massive Dark Wolf paces not 100 meters away from the main battle. The Mother Dark Wolf.
OOC: Is Gerd a normal, unenhanced human, without expertise in magic?
OOC: Yep. I don't expect him to last with those sort of injuries. (He was a NPC made up on the spot, and judging by what you wrote it seems he's pushing up dasies. ) General Breel & Navigator Gerd are pretty much cowards, but the rest of the soldiers are true fighters. They are also normal humans.
IC: Watching from a distance, the brave soldier narrows his gaze at the Mother Dark Wolf as if he were in a trance. His knuckles went bare while clutching his spear ever so tightly. The rest of the soldiers are frightened at his sudden interest in the creature, knowing it was a fool's attempt to challenge it.
Leading his horse next to him, a Knight by the name of Broc paints a picture of hopless valor. "We were ordered to take the Minotaurs to port. Do not allow yourself to dream of meaningless battles and titles you know very well will never come."
The soldier still watches the ferocious beast. Moving his unarmed hand upward, he motions for the rest of the men. "Take them back. Find another way around if you must." He loudly laughs. "All those who wish to seek glory in battle, follow me!" Charging forward with his spear extended, he roars out. "I shall claim the wolf's head!"
Twelve of the men charge alongside him, mostly of the younger bunch. Those who wisely stayed behind circled the cart and urged the driver to head for the trees as they retreated.
Inside, Rawfthor rammned the iron lock securing the door. Having been weakened during his tenure at the Varlamane's, he barely had enough strength left to stand. Other Minotaurs followed his lead, but no one was able to break it.
"The fiend!"
Overwhelmed by the hot, stuffy climate within the iron cart, a few of the older minotaurs began to faint. Gwailgur was frightened. He hammered away at the lock with his fists out of desperation, holding back tears as he was reminded of his betrayal.
*Tasha makes comforting wolf noises, trying her best to give the dying wolf some peace. Thinks of what she could do.* Perhaps find some healing herbs? but that could take too long....
Maybe...what if...they could buy themselves some priceless time...what if...there was a way to stop being bound by time? Tasha's body glows a fierce violet, seemingly in direct response to the sudden realization. The wolf makes eye contact with her and howls. Meanwhile, a half a dozen Dark Wolves circle the pair.
OOC: Guys, feel free to let me know if you do not approve of the direction we're taking.
OOC: I'm not having any problems currently. It's magic but it's not creepy so I'm good. XP
IC: Feels... Feels powerful, isn't sure what's going on but rolls with it. Starts growling at the circling wolves.
Gerd hears a growl, smells the scent of death. Pain, darkness. Its gone.
Meanwhile, the soldiers notice Alpida, Tasha, and the others desperately trying to fight off the last of the wolves. A massive Dark Wolf paces not 100 meters away from the main battle. The Mother Dark Wolf.
OOC: Is Gerd a normal, unenhanced human, without expertise in magic?
OOC: Yep. I don't expect him to last with those sort of injuries. (He was a NPC made up on the spot, and judging by what you wrote it seems he's pushing up dasies. ) General Breel & Navigator Gerd are pretty much cowards, but the rest of the soldiers are true fighters. They are also normal humans.
IC: Watching from a distance, the brave soldier narrows his gaze at the Mother Dark Wolf as if he were in a trance. His knuckles went bare while clutching his spear ever so tightly. The rest of the soldiers are frightened at his sudden interest in the creature, knowing it was a fool's attempt to challenge it.
Leading his horse next to him, a Knight by the name of Broc paints a picture of hopless valor. "We were ordered to take the Minotaurs to port. Do not allow yourself to dream of meaningless battles and titles you know very well will never come."
The soldier still watches the ferocious beast. Moving his unarmed hand upward, he motions for the rest of the men. "Take them back. Find another way around if you must." He loudly laughs. "All those who wish to seek glory in battle, follow me!" Charging forward with his spear extended, he roars out. "I shall claim the wolf's head!"
Twelve of the men charge alongside him, mostly of the younger bunch. Those who wisely stayed behind circled the cart and urged the driver to head for the trees as they retreated.
Inside, Rawfthor rammned the iron lock securing the door. Having been weakened during his tenure at the Varlamane's, he barely had enough strength left to stand. Other Minotaurs followed his lead, but no one was able to break it.
"The fiend!"
Overwhelmed by the hot, stuffy climate within the iron cart, a few of the older minotaurs began to faint. Gwailgur was frightened. He hammered away at the lock with his fists out of desperation, holding back tears as he was reminded of his betrayal.
OOC: On the contrary. Gerd is about to realize he hasn't been living till now. Oh, and mind giving me some of the lore behind the minotaurs and all?
IC: Gerd's bite glows a deep purple hue and he blacks out.
The Mother Dark wolf senses the movement with her enhanced abilities and howls, leaping high into the air, intending to land on the oncoming threat.
Maybe...what if...they could buy themselves some priceless time...what if...there was a way to stop being bound by time? Tasha's body glows a fierce violet, seemingly in direct response to the sudden realization. The wolf makes eye contact with her and howls. Meanwhile, a half a dozen Dark Wolves circle the pair.
OOC: Guys, feel free to let me know if you do not approve of the direction we're taking.
OOC: I'm not having any problems currently. It's magic but it's not creepy so I'm good. XP
IC: Feels... Feels powerful, isn't sure what's going on but rolls with it. Starts growling at the circling wolves.
OOC: That's good to hear. I am curious how people feel about the "time travel" as well.
IC: The wolves growl back louder and the alpha growls until he's practically roaring. He pounces and...is frozen in midair. He's moving at 1% of his normal speed. Purple shockwaves emanate from Tasha's body. The rest of the pack backs up uneasily and growl in submission before turning heel and trotting away. "Traitor!"
OOC: I'm not having any problems currently. It's magic but it's not creepy so I'm good. XP
IC: Feels... Feels powerful, isn't sure what's going on but rolls with it. Starts growling at the circling wolves.
OOC: That's good to hear. I am curious how people feel about the "time travel" as well.
IC: The wolves growl back louder and the alpha growls until he's practically roaring. He pounces and...is frozen in midair. He's moving at 1% of his normal speed. Purple shockwaves emanate from Tasha's body. The rest of the pack backs up uneasily and growl in submission before turning heel and trotting away. "Traitor!"
OOC: Time travel is fun! As long as JJ's ok with it and it fits the parameters of this world, I like it. Also are these typicalwerewolf forms where they stand on hindlegs or is this more like they look like real wolfs?
IC: Tasha stares in disbelief at the stationary wolf. Then she thinks of the dying wolf. Turns to look at whether she's frozen as well.
OOC: That's good to hear. I am curious how people feel about the "time travel" as well.
IC: The wolves growl back louder and the alpha growls until he's practically roaring. He pounces and...is frozen in midair. He's moving at 1% of his normal speed. Purple shockwaves emanate from Tasha's body. The rest of the pack backs up uneasily and growl in submission before turning heel and trotting away. "Traitor!"
OOC: Time travel is fun! As long as JJ's ok with it and it fits the parameters of this world, I like it. Also are these typicalwerewolf forms where they stand on hindlegs or is this more like they look like real wolfs?
IC: Tasha stares in disbelief at the stationary wolf. Then she thinks of the dying wolf. Turns to look at whether she's frozen as well.
OOC: Kind of a cross, although the Dark Wolves (those circling) don't really resemble human being's at all.
IC: The injured wolf is frozen, but she's going fast. Tasha needs to think, and quickly. Meanwhile, the alpha slowly lands and prepares to bite Tasha.
OOC: Time travel is fun! As long as JJ's ok with it and it fits the parameters of this world, I like it. Also are these typicalwerewolf forms where they stand on hindlegs or is this more like they look like real wolfs?
IC: Tasha stares in disbelief at the stationary wolf. Then she thinks of the dying wolf. Turns to look at whether she's frozen as well.
OOC: Kind of a cross, although the Dark Wolves (those circling) don't really resemble human being's at all.
IC: The injured wolf is frozen, but she's going fast. Tasha needs to think, and quickly. Meanwhile, the alpha slowly lands and prepares to bite Tasha.
OOC: Ok ty. Good intel. Also, I'm assuming Tasha can move at normal speed?
IC: Tasha thinks to herself "I can use the sense of smell to find herbs, that's probably my best bet." Gets to the alpha wolf before it reaches her. Look in its eyes. In wolvish "I cannot leave you with my hurt friend. I'm sorry. You did your best, die with honor." With that Tasha kills the wolf trying to make it as quick as wolfly possible. Then she runs full speed using her nose to locate the necessary herbs.
OOC: Kind of a cross, although the Dark Wolves (those circling) don't really resemble human being's at all.
IC: The injured wolf is frozen, but she's going fast. Tasha needs to think, and quickly. Meanwhile, the alpha slowly lands and prepares to bite Tasha.
OOC: Ok ty. Good intel. Also, I'm assuming Tasha can move at normal speed?
IC: Tasha thinks to herself "I can use the sense of smell to find herbs, that's probably my best bet." Gets to the alpha wolf before it reaches her. Look in its eyes. In wolvish "I cannot leave you with my hurt friend. I'm sorry. You did your best, die with honor." With that Tasha kills the wolf trying to make it as quick as wolfly possible. Then she runs full speed using her nose to locate the necessary herbs.
OOC: Much faster than usual actually when on all fours.
IC: "You dare talk of honor while you defeat me when I can't properly defend myself?" The alpha manages to do some minor damage through pure rage and willpower. Tasha finds the herbs she needs.
OOC: Ok ty. Good intel. Also, I'm assuming Tasha can move at normal speed?
IC: Tasha thinks to herself "I can use the sense of smell to find herbs, that's probably my best bet." Gets to the alpha wolf before it reaches her. Look in its eyes. In wolvish "I cannot leave you with my hurt friend. I'm sorry. You did your best, die with honor." With that Tasha kills the wolf trying to make it as quick as wolfly possible. Then she runs full speed using her nose to locate the necessary herbs.
OOC: Much faster than usual actually when on all fours.
IC: "You dare talk of honor while you defeat me when I can't properly defend myself?" The alpha manages to do some minor damage through pure rage and willpower. Tasha finds the herbs she needs.
OOC: Perfect ty!
IC: Tasha's disturbed by the strength of the wolf and what he said. But moves on quickly as she picks the herbs and runs back to her friend.
OOC: Yep. I don't expect him to last with those sort of injuries. (He was a NPC made up on the spot, and judging by what you wrote it seems he's pushing up dasies. ) General Breel & Navigator Gerd are pretty much cowards, but the rest of the soldiers are true fighters. They are also normal humans.
IC: Watching from a distance, the brave soldier narrows his gaze at the Mother Dark Wolf as if he were in a trance. His knuckles went bare while clutching his spear ever so tightly. The rest of the soldiers are frightened at his sudden interest in the creature, knowing it was a fool's attempt to challenge it.
Leading his horse next to him, a Knight by the name of Broc paints a picture of hopless valor. "We were ordered to take the Minotaurs to port. Do not allow yourself to dream of meaningless battles and titles you know very well will never come."
The soldier still watches the ferocious beast. Moving his unarmed hand upward, he motions for the rest of the men. "Take them back. Find another way around if you must." He loudly laughs. "All those who wish to seek glory in battle, follow me!" Charging forward with his spear extended, he roars out. "I shall claim the wolf's head!"
Twelve of the men charge alongside him, mostly of the younger bunch. Those who wisely stayed behind circled the cart and urged the driver to head for the trees as they retreated.
Inside, Rawfthor rammned the iron lock securing the door. Having been weakened during his tenure at the Varlamane's, he barely had enough strength left to stand. Other Minotaurs followed his lead, but no one was able to break it.
"The fiend!"
Overwhelmed by the hot, stuffy climate within the iron cart, a few of the older minotaurs began to faint. Gwailgur was frightened. He hammered away at the lock with his fists out of desperation, holding back tears as he was reminded of his betrayal.
OOC: On the contrary. Gerd is about to realize he hasn't been living till now. Oh, and mind giving me some of the lore behind the minotaurs and all?
IC: Gerd's bite glows a deep purple hue and he blacks out.
The Mother Dark wolf senses the movement with her enhanced abilities and howls, leaping high into the air, intending to land on the oncoming threat.
OOC: Gerd was bitten? I thought he was merely maimed from the falling debris. As for the minotaurs, you can read their plight in Forest HQ & Mercenary Village, but long story short Varlamane forced Gwailgur's hand and now the band of minotaurs he's with are prisoners. Side note, I'm kind of lost on what's going on with the Tasha & Alpha storyline. Is this taking place near the Mother Wolf? And what happened to the Black Knight as I thought he was being attacked by the Mother Wolf.
IC: Steering his horse in a zig zag pattern in order to confuse the Mother Wolf, the Hero Knight extends his spear outward to the side of him. Behind him, fellow Serpent Knights silently follow his signal and split, wildly riding out of the path of the enraged Wolf.
Noting the Wolf's landing spot, they immediately move in and circle the creature. Aiming their spears inward to prevent a break within the perimeter, the circle grows smaller. The Hero Knight breaks away for a moment to thrust his spear downward for the Wolf's head, but merely grazes its muzzle. Retreating back, the Knight snarls. "We have her trapped. Raise your shields and forward your spears!"
Alpida pauses. She steadies her mind and tries to get a reading on this wolf using her abilities. Extending it further, she does the same with the Ice Wolf, the Fire Wolf, and the Dark Wolf. What can she tell about these creatures?
OOC: As a reminder, she can detect things like general disposition and a person's fundamental qualities. Shadow Warriors HQ (Shadow Kingdom Location)
OOC: I know, I was hoping we'd go in this direction. Unless you don't like where its heading...
IC: The wolf...the wolf is Alpida herself! The Ice Wolf and Fire Wolf combust as she infiltrates their mind, and all she can tell is that these are ancient creatures from another time. However, as the Dark Wolf still lives, she finds that it is the Mother Dark Wolf's (the massive Dark Wolf's) pup.
The wolf with the eyepatch tells her telepathically "give...in. You must. Or all is lost." With that, she disappears, heading back to the time from which she came.
Meanwhile, the Black Knight takes it all in. He watches his former friends fall. Everything burn around him. There is an opening to the Mother Dark Wolf. Does he want a chance to redeem himself?
OOC: It's fine with me.
IC: Alpida looks at the spot where the wolf stood. Then she closes her eyes and gives in to the curse.
The Black Knight unsteadily gets to his feet. He surveys the chaos around him, spotting the enormous beast. Then he starts running southward as quickly as he can. Shadow Warriors HQ (Shadow Kingdom Location)
OOC: That's good to hear. I am curious how people feel about the "time travel" as well.
IC: The wolves growl back louder and the alpha growls until he's practically roaring. He pounces and...is frozen in midair. He's moving at 1% of his normal speed. Purple shockwaves emanate from Tasha's body. The rest of the pack backs up uneasily and growl in submission before turning heel and trotting away. "Traitor!"
OOC: Time travel is fun! As long as JJ's ok with it and it fits the parameters of this world, I like it. Also are these typicalwerewolf forms where they stand on hindlegs or is this more like they look like real wolfs?
IC: Tasha stares in disbelief at the stationary wolf. Then she thinks of the dying wolf. Turns to look at whether she's frozen as well.
OOC: Time travel is fine. It has precedent in the RP through the Tower of Time event. However, it is important to note that time energy is canonically orange. Shadow Warriors HQ (Shadow Kingdom Location)
OOC: Time travel is fun! As long as JJ's ok with it and it fits the parameters of this world, I like it. Also are these typicalwerewolf forms where they stand on hindlegs or is this more like they look like real wolfs?
IC: Tasha stares in disbelief at the stationary wolf. Then she thinks of the dying wolf. Turns to look at whether she's frozen as well.
OOC: Time travel is fine. It has precedent in the RP through the Tower of Time event. However, it is important to note that time energy is canonically orange. Shadow Warriors HQ (Shadow Kingdom Location)
OOC: Much faster than usual actually when on all fours.
IC: "You dare talk of honor while you defeat me when I can't properly defend myself?" The alpha manages to do some minor damage through pure rage and willpower. Tasha finds the herbs she needs.
OOC: Perfect ty!
IC: Tasha's disturbed by the strength of the wolf and what he said. But moves on quickly as she picks the herbs and runs back to her friend.
The injured wolf will soon die, and the orange glow is wearing off.
OOC: On the contrary. Gerd is about to realize he hasn't been living till now. Oh, and mind giving me some of the lore behind the minotaurs and all?
IC: Gerd's bite glows a deep purple hue and he blacks out.
The Mother Dark wolf senses the movement with her enhanced abilities and howls, leaping high into the air, intending to land on the oncoming threat.
OOC: Gerd was bitten? I thought he was merely maimed from the falling debris. As for the minotaurs, you can read their plight in Forest HQ & Mercenary Village, but long story short Varlamane forced Gwailgur's hand and now the band of minotaurs he's with are prisoners. Side note, I'm kind of lost on what's going on with the Tasha & Alpha storyline. Is this taking place near the Mother Wolf? And what happened to the Black Knight as I thought he was being attacked by the Mother Wolf.
IC: Steering his horse in a zig zag pattern in order to confuse the Mother Wolf, the Hero Knight extends his spear outward to the side of him. Behind him, fellow Serpent Knights silently follow his signal and split, wildly riding out of the path of the enraged Wolf.
Noting the Wolf's landing spot, they immediately move in and circle the creature. Aiming their spears inward to prevent a break within the perimeter, the circle grows smaller. The Hero Knight breaks away for a moment to thrust his spear downward for the Wolf's head, but merely grazes its muzzle. Retreating back, the Knight snarls. "We have her trapped. Raise your shields and forward your spears!"
OOC: Pushing p is more fun than pushing daises, no? K, I might check that out when I get a chance. You could read up if you want, its quite interesting if I might say so myself...
IC: The massive Dark wolf snarls louder, leaping over the closest soldier and attacking him from behind. Meanwhile, a few dozen dark wolves 'spawn' in not to far away and are charging to defend their Mother.
) General Breel & Navigator Gerd are pretty much cowards, but the rest of the soldiers are true fighters. They are also normal humans.
) General Breel & Navigator Gerd are pretty much cowards, but the rest of the soldiers are true fighters. They are also normal humans.
Oh, and mind giving me some of the lore behind the minotaurs and all?
I thought he was merely maimed from the falling debris. As for the minotaurs, you can read their plight in Forest HQ & Mercenary Village, but long story short Varlamane forced Gwailgur's hand and now the band of minotaurs he's with are prisoners. Side note, I'm kind of lost on what's going on with the Tasha & Alpha storyline. Is this taking place near the Mother Wolf? And what happened to the Black Knight as I thought he was being attacked by the Mother Wolf.
