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Lucas Copperhead


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#1

Fire was a problem these days for the devil, but he was still not so bothered by the heat. Even so, he did wait until the sun crept beneath the horizon to slumber before setting off into the Greatwood. According to their great and illustrious leader, this was not allowed (oooh, taboo), but Lucas had something to do and a little thing like rules weren't going to stop him.

Wessex had mentioned needing onyx for some upgrade or another, and Lucas had heard that the Whispershore was meant to be good for sifting for shinies and other shit like that. Perhaps it would have the shadowy stone he sought?

So by moonlight the Ascended meandered down to the shore, glancing around pointedly as his feet moved down onto shale and stone, water rushing between his toes. There was another reason for his being here, of course - this was one of the locations he had been asked to explore.

Here you go, I guess,
he thought at the Voice, figuring that she would undoubtedly hear him.

LUCAS
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it's just god when he's drunk

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REXANNA
she is water.
powerful enough to drown you,
It was dark out, and Rexanna had assumed now would be the best time to try and find Bastien. It had been a few days, and for the most part (over the last month or so) she had mostly kept to herself, spending time with her Ascended and not particularly caring or paying attention to much else. But then, then, he was gone; with no trace of anything that suggested he had planned to disappear. And so she chose to try and check out his current haunts — and when that failed, well, she continued branching out. She hadn’t approached the Greatwood since she and Bastien had explored it together, but it was as good a place as any to look.

In fact, Rexanna also hadn’t read the notice yet — hadn’t heard the rife, didn’t know her boyfriend had been thrown into the dungeon for disobeying (though it seemed entirely like him) and with no information to go off of, she hefted the pack onto her shoulder and slipped into the Greatwood under the cover of night, with her fireworks and wit to guide her way.

But what she hadn’t expected was to stumble across a familiar face. She couldn’t make out what he was doing, and she hadn’t really seen him in some time. Perhaps things had changed, perhaps his time spent with Lily had changed how he was. Perhaps it was enough to keep him from leaving her for dead again. At least he wasn’t hurt, wasn’t pining for a drink to bring him back from the brink of death. And so she made her steps known, eyes shifting in the moonlight toward the Ascended. “Didn't expect to see you out here.” She said quietly, her sapphire gaze nearly black in the absence of all the light of day.
soft enough to cleanse you,
deep enough to save you
Vynter White


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Vynter
He had missed the moonlight. It was a welcoming repreive from dark rooms and cold caves. He remembered when he could sleep under the stars without feeling the chill from the earth or be disturbed by the bite of insects. This new form left him feeling vulnerable, and he longed to find comfort in something familiar. He approached the water silently, pulling off the shirt that was way too small for his stature.

Dropping in on the shore he rolled his pant legs up, before welcoming the chill of the water between his toes. Once the stream had reached his calves he stopped, basking in the moon that made his porcelain skin glow white. He began to wash himself, hands scooping the water over his hair and shoulders to rid himself of the sweat and dirt.

Whilst his washing something caught his attention, causing him to turn and find a man searching for something in the water. Taking pause from cleaning he made his approach, eyes focused on what his hands were grasping for beneath the surface. It seemed someone else had taken notice of him too, for a woman walked over and spoke out to him. Were they part of the same herd? Had he interrupted a exclusive gathering between their own ranks? He decided it didn't matter right now, and instead tasked himself with assisting in the man's search, hands exploring the riverbed with purpose. When he would find a piece of what he thought the stranger was looking for, he would offer it to him and wait for him to take it.

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Lucas Copperhead


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#4

Lucas had noticed the man in the water - it was difficult not to. With eyes that pierced the darkness like a blade, he tilted his head as they seemingly appraised each other and the stranger began to dig around in the river. The Ascended took a breath that was entirely unnecessary, thinking of callling out to him, but then another voice took over.

Turning to face Rexanna, Lucas raised an eyebrow and let his posture relax now that he knew he was in familiar company. (Whether that company liked him or not was entirely irrelevant).

"Nor I you," he said softly. "Then again, we do have a habit of running into each other in the dark, don't we?" The smile was in his voice rather than on his lips, and when he glanced back it was to find Vynter closer than before, offering out a piece of smooth, black stone.

"Good eye," he remarked, accepting it and tucking it into the pack he'd brought with him. "Who might you be?"

LUCAS
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it's just god when he's drunk

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REXANNA
she is water.
powerful enough to drown you,
With eyes that couldn’t see quite as well as the Ascended’s in the dark, Rexanna noticed the other man a bit later than Lucas had. In fact, she noticed him just as he approached and Lucas spoke — finding no threat to him other than his height. A silent sort, pale against the dark waters and forestry around them, hand outstretched to give Lucas something black and glittering. She raised a brow, but said nothing, instead her attention flicking back to Lucas as she settled in the grass beside him. After a few moments she shrugged her shoulders and stared at the water before looking to the sky.

In all fairness you’re basically squirreled away in the daytime. Darkness is the only time I see you.” She retorted, finding it surprisingly easy to joke with him. It was almost enough to forget about what had happened before, though it still bristled on the back of her mind.

Her gaze slipped from the sky back toward Vynter as she offered a small nod of introduction. “I’m Rexanna.” Her voice was soft as she spoke to the man, her gaze soon shifted to glance at Lucas to see if he knew who this other man was.
soft enough to cleanse you,
deep enough to save you
Vynter White


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Vynter
He didn't really care about the conversation those two were having. Frankly it wasn't any of his business. He honestly was trying to find some peace and quiet, but his curiosity and desire to assist someone had distracted him momentarily. His offering was accepted, and the man was quick to compliment and inquire who he was. He pulled his hand away only to continue with his search, fingers fiddling anything he could grab to sort through. As he did so, the woman also introduced herself, before  sending the first man a look he couldn't see. Pulling out a dark pebble that looked similar to the onyx and bringing it closer for inspection, he gave a simple answer,"Vynter White."

Abruptly standing he moved further downstream, before kneeling down in hopes of finding more of what this man wanted. When set with a task Vynter often was good at sticking to it, unless something of greater interest caught his attention. For the moment he was perfectly content searching among the river bottom for onyx, though mostly curious as to what the stranger needed it for. During his search a silver fish slipped between his legs, causing him to startle back and fall into the water. It took him a moment to reassess his surroundings, and as soon as he did he was up and quickly searching the water for more fish.

(I'm sorry it's gross forgive me. Lucas)

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Lucas Copperhead


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#7

It turned out that Lucas was better at hunting for onyx on the riverbed than he had thought - mainly because he had gained two smooth stones of the stuff, and had done precisely nothing for it. He'd also gained the name of the stranger, though before he could give his own in return, Vynter White was off, rummaging through the water for more. And finding, instead, something which startled him into falling into the river.

Lucas watched all of this with quiet amusement, glancing back to Rexanna and shrugging his shoulders, like he wasn't sure what as happening either. "I am not so frightened of the daylight as I was," he drawled. "What are you doing out here? And for that matter - what is that fellow doing?"

LUCAS
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it's just god when he's drunk



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#8
Apparently people thought rules were meant to be broken. But alas, they were meant to be obeyed in the lands ruled by Zariah the Merciless.

They descended quickly. For each and every person in the group, there were two guards, suddenly appearing from the shadows. NPC 1 tried to grab Lucas from behind, anand send electrical shock coursing through him with such a force that he would be brought to his knees, if not fall completely on his face is successful. NPC 2 tried to grab Rexanna from behind, and wrestle her to the ground if successful. NPC 3 tried to grab Vynter from behind, wrapping him up in strong, furry grizzly bear arms if successful. One stoic woman stepped forward, arms crossed.

”You’re all under arrest for entering the Greatwood without permission from the crown.” she said, her voice low and grumbly, eyeing the three lawbreakers.



NPC 1 is a Level 6 Destined Male: Makes a grab at Lucas and attempts to taser-level shock him

NPC 2 is a Level 3 Accepted Male: Makes a grab at Rexanna and tries to wrestle her to the ground

NPC 3 is a Level 5 Attuned (Grizzly Bear) Female: Makes a grab at Vynter and attempts to bear-hug him into submission

NPC 4 is a Level 6 Destined Female: She the one who says you’re under arrest

NPC 5 is a Level 5 Destined Male: He is on standby near Lucas

NPC 6 is a Level 4 Ascended Female: She is on standby near Vynter
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#9

Excuse-what?

Oh no. No no no.

Lucas felt something akin to adrenaline (did he even have that any more?) surge through him as hands tried to grab at him, and he would move with all his Ascended speed to try to slip out of the way.

If successful, he would wreath himself in his shadows, holding his hands up as if to placate the soldiers - though the smile on his face would suggest something else entirely.

"The one I call needs no introduction," he said, calling loud into the darkness, "for her heralds know her Voice already."



Lucas tries to break free and channel the Voice, using the ability he siphoned from Lily in welcome to the boner room {mature content}
LUCAS
don't you know there ain't no devil

it's just god when he's drunk



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#10
NPC 1: HP: 34
NPC 2: HP: 45
NPC 3: HP: 75
Lucas HP: 51
Rexanna HP: 60
Vynter HP: 10

NPC 1 CRITICALLY MISSES Lucas. As the ascended darts out of his way, NPC 1 shocks himself.
NPC 2 is SUCCESSFUL in the grapple of Rexanna.
NPC 3 is UNSUCCESSFUL in grappling Vynter
Lucas channeling is SUCCESSFUL



The air is suddenly rife with electricity. It sizzles through unseen channels, like a breeze through your bones. For a moment Lucas' eyes spark and flash, and those who have seen the Voice before will recognize her enigmatic and electric gaze peering out in blinks and glances from behind the devil's beautiful eyes.

Lucas' head is turned but not of his own volition, towards NPC 6. "These three have been charged with entering the Woods from an authority that supersedes yours. Me. Time was short and regretably the appropriate provisions to your queen could not be made. Rest assured, their trek will be brief and appropriate apologies will be made to Zariah." It was the voice of The Voice, from the lips of the devil.



This is now an admin-rolled interaction. The posting order is: NPCs go, Lucas, Vynter, and then Rexanna.

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Vynter
The ambush had startled him, seeing his companions be bombarded by these soldiers. He almost didn't notice the bear lumbering up to him, but the splashing of water alerted him of her approach. In an instant he was rolling through the water and out of the way, managing to barely dodge the soldier's grasp. He surfaced and stood in time to see the first soldier shock himself after failing to capture Lucas, and the second one to grab Rexanna. Blood was roaring through his ears, adrenaline through his veins, and his usual expressionless complexion now donned a look of panic.

Why were they being arrested? They were in the woods without permission? He briefly remembered that was a law put in place in these lands, but he didn't exactly know where The Greatwood truly was. That being said, breaking a rule was breaking a rule. Should he turn himself in even if he wasn't aware of his mistake? His gaze watched as Lucas lashed out, calling forth someone... something and soon began to almost take on another form. One could see it was the man he had been previously talking to, but his voice had changed, and if one looked closely his eyes would flicker to one color  back to his normal blue. Chest heaving, he placed a palm against it and felt the rapid thrum of his pounding heart. When did he start having trouble breathing? When did his hands began to shake? He didn't know what to do right because everything was overwhelming him at once.

The Voice spoke, and although he didn't recognize it, it used a tone that commanded attention, causing him to lock eyes with Lucas. Swallowing, he heard the words leave his mouth in a voice that wasn't his own, watched him turn his head in a way that could have been him, but possibly a  higher power. He was in awe and also terrified, because what if something like that happened to him? Taking a staggering step forward he wished to approach the man, but he was momentarily distracted realizing their companion was in the grasp of one of the soldiers. He was tired, probably weaker than them by a long shot, but he still wanted to help his new friend.

Without much thought going into his actions Vynter lurched forward, running full speed at the soldier in hopes of barreling them into the ground.

OOC: Vynter dodges NPC 3's grasp and watches the Voice possess Lucas. He then tries to help free Rexanna by attempting to tackle NPC 2 to the ground.

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#12
REXANNA
she is water.
powerful enough to drown you,
She watches the exchange with a raised brow but says nothing – instead, her eyes follow Vynter as he moves toward the end of the river to search for more of the gleaming black stones. She doesn’t know what Lucas needs them for, and she doesn’t particularly care enough to ask. She simply watches, listening, as he speaks of not being frightened of the sun as much as he once was. Her head tilts to him, her dark hair shifting over her shoulder and chest with the movement as she regards him before her eyes slip to Vynter once again. “Ah, I was hoping to find Bastien but it seems I’ve been lead to you instead.” She offered with a light shrug, eyes darting back to Vynter. “No idea what he’s doing, though it appears to be helping you?” She muses, a hint of amusement in her voice.

But then everything begins to change, and Lucas is immediately up and ready to fight as the bodies appear and begin to try and grab Lucas – then her – to which, she feels the strong hands clamp down on her arms. Suddenly, the ground appears a lot closer as the man wrestles her to the ground and she does her best to fight back – hands opening with her palms out as she attempts to summon a large firework to shoot at the man grabbing her. She doesn’t see Vynter as he approaches, aiming to barrel into the man.

She does, however, hear a voice not like Lucas’ own and feels the surge of electricity in the air. The command, however, is news to her. And in her eyes are complete confusion about everything. About the voice coming from Lucas – if he’d inadvertently saved the three of them? And she’s still trying to figure out what crown has banned them from this place. When Zariah’s name is said, it still doesn’t register. Instead, she grits her teeth and hopes something works.
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#13
Vynter is NOT SUCCESSFUL in tackling guard 2
Rexanna MISSES guard 2

Guard 2 holds Rexanna firmly, her lithe frame easily bound within his strong arms. Even as Vynter moves towards them he is able to easily wrestle Rex to the side, her fireworks shooting into the underbrush. Luckily they spark against a tree and do not catch fire.

Okay. Posting order is now NPCs, Lucas, Vynter, and then Rexanna. Please reply wihtin 48 hours.

NPC 1 HP: 34
NPC 2 HP: 45
NPC 3 HP: 75
NPC 4 HP: 80
NPC 5 HP: 75
NPC 6 HP: 40
Lucas HP: 51
Rexanna HP: 60 - grappled
Vynter HP: 10

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NPC 1 hissed with pain as Lucas just escaped his grasp, and clutching nothing but air shocked himself. He fell to his knees, panting for air before trying to rise on unsteady feet. NPC 3 roared in frustration, having just missed the tall one. NPC 2 grinned wickedly, pleased to have at least done something to contribute.

But it seemed it would be for naught. The group of guards stared at Lucas as he suddenly began to speak in a voice most did not recognize. NPC 6 did though, and looked to NPC 4 who the Voice had spoken to. "I won't stand in the way of my goddess and her highness would not want to disrupt the affairs of the gods." she said, the lone ascended in the group. NPC 4 huffed, nodding towards NPC 2, who begrudgingly got off Rexanna.

"Fine, we will leave these people to do your bidding, and inform our Queen that an appropriate apology will be sent." NPC 4 said to the goddess that was using Lucas as a puppet, nodding respectfully. The group of guards quietly retreated, clearly displeased but not willing to anger the divine.


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