From being an Abandoned who had rarely left the Hollowed Grounds, to embracing the call of adventure, to dying and being reborn first as an Ascended and then as an Ancient, Maea has gone through quite the amount of changes in her life. One thing remains common, though, in her attempts to find out just where she belongs; she’s always had a craving for knowledge which has brought her to so many places and to meet so many people here in Caido. We can’t wait to see what else is in store for her!
Congratulations, Maea!
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Now we have Azrael moving towards Nate, and Isla moving away. You'll recall that Nate was transported about 100ft away from the group while they were still at the slime, so following the slime trail back toward the portal necessarily moves you away from Nate. Isla and Azrael can no longer see each other, but Azrael is in a position to just see Nate now.
Nate 's lightning snaps at the dragon's spine as it tries to glide toward the ground, just making it onto the lacklustre vista as the demigod is upon it once again, breaking its back and dimming the life from its hateful eyes for once and for all. Sensing its kin's distress, the green and purple dragons appear with a bright swath of sparks. Furious, the purple dragon twines around the green's shoulders, screaming draconic obscenities as the green lumbers towards Nate.
Because this has plot ramifications, it (and all subsequent relic KQs) will be scaled based on level and more difficult than normal). Remember to include a summary at the bottom of your post with all action taken. If weapons/upgrades/abilities/items/shifts/etc are used, please include their desc. from your profile at the bottom of your post as well. If you don't do this, they won't be taken into account!
Your randomly assigned order is: Azrael, Isla, Nate You have 48 hours to reply.
In their haste and distraction as they hear the roaring, they don’t notice how they’ve slipped out from Isla’s (and the Prince’s) company. So they continue, charging up ahead, until finally they see a big black dragon and a yellow one on the ground looking rather lifeless. Looking at the black one, though, they try to figure it out. They do recall a few conversations between themself and Nate, as well as a most recent one with Wessex about such a shift from Nate’s husband, and it only makes sense to them that if it was a dragon from here they likely wouldn’t be fighting, right?
So they try to guess, raising their hands to shout toward the black dragon. “Nate!” They shout, hoping to stay far enough away from any other beasts that might want to fuck with them some more. They activate their healing just on the off chance it works for what they assume to be Nate, and they point back in the direction they’ve come from, hoping that it’s right.
Azrael thinks they recognize Nate in the shift and activate their healing, calling out to Nate and pointing back the way they came!
Magic: Repair | Summons an electrical field from Azrael, Ascended within 60ft of them are repaired 30pts.
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered
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Say, times are hard, you get this far, but it ain't the way that you want
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ISLA
"Oh, shit." Even doctors are not eloquent when mistakes happen, and thus Isla's curse hits the air as she turns to find Azrael missing. She doesn't know when she lost them, and meandering off into the nothingness runs the risk that she won't find the slime trail again - but then again, she is not the type to leave anyone behind.
"Azrael! Nate!" she calls, cupping her hands in an attempt to amplify her voice. Sighing deeply, she ensures that the Prince is still behind her before setting off where the sound of the roaring had been, keeping her eyes peeled to try and reunite with the rest of the group.
Keeping the Prince behind her, Isla sets off in the direction of the roaring in an attempt to find Az and Nate.
She still has the following active:
Type: Grey
Optical Enhancement (Upgraded) | Allows the user to see in both x-ray and infrared to a depth of 3ft.
Type: Grey
Prosthetic Scalpel Blades | Three sharpened scalpel blades made of an unknown lightweight metal have been embedded in the pads of Isla's fingers. By flexing certain muscles in her arms and hands, the blades can extend and retract.
She also has:
The world is new to you, and you to it. During PQ/PQ+/KQs/Drops, you roll with advantage on luck-based rolls and receive an extra name during drops. (In order to use this, make sure to note the ability at the bottom of each post)
A blender in a lightning storm, disguised as a blessing I'm sure
It’s impossible to deny the intoxicating triumph that courses through him, a rumble so low and warm it’s nearly a purr echoing through his great chest as Nate settles atop his slain foe, trying to decide which piece he wants to bring back with him. The smaller dragons appear again, black scaled lips drawing apart in a look that is half grin and half threat. There’s no warning before lightning snaps towards them, Nate hoping to strike both with the one blast.
He’s shifting to attack more directly when Azrael appears from the haze of nothingness, and all the half cocked plans in Nate’s head stop, replaced by the near frantic urge to gather the young Demi-god up in his claws and drag them to safety. Wings pump in an attempt to speed himself up, Nate slowing just long enough to properly grab Azrael before rushing in the direction they pointed, hoping Isla is nearby as well.
Nate blasts the green and purple dragons with lightning (focusing on the purple if needed), and grabs Az before heading in the direction they pointed
Dragon ability | Can breathe lightning (mastered lightning damage
The lightning bathes both the green and purple dragons in a haze of static light, sending the green to its knees. Screeching in dismay, the purple zopppSHIINKS! and the pair disappear.
Picking up Azrael (careful now), Nate has a decision to make: how to find Isla. Think carefully now, lest you get lost in this madness forever.
Because this has plot ramifications, it (and all subsequent relic KQs) will be scaled based on level and more difficult than normal). Remember to include a summary at the bottom of your post with all action taken. If weapons/upgrades/abilities/items/shifts/etc are used, please include their desc. from your profile at the bottom of your post as well. If you don't do this, they won't be taken into account!
Your randomly assigned order is: Azrael, Isla, Nate You have 48 hours to reply.
They flinch when the lightning erupts, the sound an incredibly loud snap and it causes their sensors to spark in surprise at how their pupils narrow sharply, a pulsing that Azrael realizes they should close their eyes. And so they do, just in case there’s more lightning.
There isn’t, though, and instead there’s suddenly something picking them up and they yelp their surprise, arms clinging to the scaled clawed hands that grab them and lift them up, wind tearing through their curls as they clutch closer, realizing with the care that they’d been grabbed that it is Nate. So they activate their healing again, hoping to heal Nate if they can, trying to tug the claw toward the direction they think they’d come from. “We have to find Isla!”
Azrael clings to Nate and activates their healing and tries to tug the claw to direct Nate back the way they think they’d come from to find Isla!
Magic: Repair | Summons an electrical field from Azrael, Ascended within 60ft of them are repaired 30pts.
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered
The world is new to you, and you to it. During PQ/PQ+/KQs/Drops, you roll with advantage on luck-based rolls and receive an extra name during drops. (In order to use this, make sure to note the ability at the bottom of each post)
Say, times are hard, you get this far, but it ain't the way that you want
No luck so far. "How did they get away so quickly," Isla wonders, furrowing her brow and glancing over her shoulder to ensure the Prince is still with her. With claws unsheathed at her sides, she keeps her footsteps slow but steady, ensuring she doesn't try to rush into anything - namely two more dragons.
"Nate! Az!" she calls again, glancing over her shoulder both to check they're not being followed but also to try and keep the slime trail somewhat in sight. If they're lucky (really lucky) maybe they'll manage to get out of here in one piece. "Hello?" she continues, resisting the urge to rake her fingers through her hair, since it would likely slice her to pieces.
Rinse and repeat for Isla!
She still has the following active:
Type: Grey
Optical Enhancement (Upgraded) | Allows the user to see in both x-ray and infrared to a depth of 3ft.
Type: Grey
Prosthetic Scalpel Blades | Three sharpened scalpel blades made of an unknown lightweight metal have been embedded in the pads of Isla's fingers. By flexing certain muscles in her arms and hands, the blades can extend and retract.
She also has:
The world is new to you, and you to it. During PQ/PQ+/KQs/Drops, you roll with advantage on luck-based rolls and receive an extra name during drops. (In order to use this, make sure to note the ability at the bottom of each post)
A blender in a lightning storm, disguised as a blessing I'm sure
One problem solved, and two scared off for now. A smug, satisfied purr rumbles through Nate’s chest, vibrating against Azrael as he shifts the young Demi-god, giving them a chance to clamber onto his back and hold on more securely.
Finding Isla seems easier said than done, but Azrael had seemed confident about the direction from which they came, and Nate is more than willing to put his trust in the other. Besides, even if they don’t stumble across the other doctor, there’s a good chance they’ll find the slime trail again (maybe? He’s not sure how direction works in this place) and have a solid marker to work from.
Nate moves Azrael to his back and heads in the direction they pointed out, trying to find Isla/the slime trail
Nate is healed thanks to Azrael. As the youngest demigod directs dragon!Nate back toward where they'd left Isla, the pair will soon find the slime trail. Of course Isla has moved on, but...it's something.
Isla, now within sight of a rectangular window of green which will lead her back to King's End, is joined by (drum roll please), the purple and green dragon. The green, looking much worse for wear, snaps its teeth lazily towards the Remedy as the purple dragon remains wrapped around its shoulders. The green flares its little wings, clearly meaning to block Isla from reaching the exit.
Because this has plot ramifications, it (and all subsequent relic KQs) will be scaled based on level and more difficult than normal). Remember to include a summary at the bottom of your post with all action taken. If weapons/upgrades/abilities/items/shifts/etc are used, please include their desc. from your profile at the bottom of your post as well. If you don't do this, they won't be taken into account!
Your randomly assigned order is: Azrael, Isla, Nate You have 48 hours to reply.
They can only assume the healing works as they cling to Nate, taking the offered help to slide up his back and settle between Nate’s spines on this shift, grabbing onto the ones in front of them for added security and making sure their legs are snugly set so they don’t go flying off. They point in the direction for Nate to go, unsure if it’s the correct way, but eventually they do end up spotting the slime trail.
If nothing else, it’s something and maybe if they follow it they can find Isla on the way there. “Over there!” They chime, hopefully loud enough for Nate to hear, urging the dragon forward to the slime trail to hopefully follow it back toward the portal they’d arrived through.
Azrael sits on Nate’s back and calls out the slime trail and suggests to Nate that they follow it back to the portal!
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Say, times are hard, you get this far, but it ain't the way that you want
The window back into King's End is a welcome sight, even if Isla doesn't intend to take advantage of the exit until she knows what has become of the rest of her party. Before she can call for Nate and Azrael again, however, a duo she'd much rather not see again appears. "Oh, give over," she murmurs with a soft sigh, glancing over her shoulder to the prince. "Can you call for our friends?" she asks. "I'll take care of this - you stay back."
Whilst not usually a violent person, the Remedy has proven that she is certainly capable (and capable of enjoying it, to that effect), and so she doesn't hesitate this time. With claws extending, she darts in and attempts to swipe at the green dragon, as if she might be able to spook it away from the portal.
Isla directs the Prince to call out for Nate and Azrael. She attacks the green dragon with her claws!
She still has the following active:
Type: Grey
Optical Enhancement (Upgraded) | Allows the user to see in both x-ray and infrared to a depth of 3ft.
Type: Grey
Prosthetic Scalpel Blades | Three sharpened scalpel blades made of an unknown lightweight metal have been embedded in the pads of Isla's fingers. By flexing certain muscles in her arms and hands, the blades can extend and retract.
She also has:
The world is new to you, and you to it. During PQ/PQ+/KQs/Drops, you roll with advantage on luck-based rolls and receive an extra name during drops. (In order to use this, make sure to note the ability at the bottom of each post)
A blender in a lightning storm, disguised as a blessing I'm sure
With Azrael secure and the slime trail found again, Nate starts to feel a little more confident speeding along beside it, claws scrabbling at the nothing ground like somehow it will make him faster. They’re not out of it yet, and they still need to find Isla, but it certainly feels like they’re in a better situation than before.
He’s not entirely sure what he’s looking for, but Nate keeps eyes and ears peeled for any sign of the other doctor, or the other dragons. He’ll rush towards any sign at this point, voice or distant shape on the horizon, ready and willing to defend or attack if need be.
Nate follows the slime trail, keeping alert for any sign of Isla or danger, and ready to step in if need be
12-17-2021, 06:08 PM (This post was last modified: 12-17-2021, 06:22 PM by Odd.)
THE PRINCE
As Isla lashes out at the green dragon, her claws slice cleanly through its neck. Blood pours down onto the nothing that is the ground, and instantly the purple dragon screams in protest. Isla's item as well as Azrael 's monster spray fall to the ground in the midst of the blood just as the purple dragon lunges at Isla. The Remedy is quick to step back, leaving the purple dragon collapsing into the growing pool of the green's blood.
As for Nate and Azrael, they will come upon Isla and a naked man, as well as the door, and furious purple dragon.
Because this has plot ramifications, it (and all subsequent relic KQs) will be scaled based on level and more difficult than normal). Remember to include a summary at the bottom of your post with all action taken. If weapons/upgrades/abilities/items/shifts/etc are used, please include their desc. from your profile at the bottom of your post as well. If you don't do this, they won't be taken into account!
Your randomly assigned order is: Azrael, Isla, Nate You have 48 hours to reply.
They get closer and closer, following the slime trail, and there’s a part of Azrael that can’t wait to tell their father that they got to ride a dragon of all things, when suddenly the window to King’s End is visible and the Prince and the purple dragon and a heap of blood and Isla, and Azrael practically starts wiggling in between the plates of armor they’ve sat themself.
“I found Nate!” They chime to Isla, excitement vibrating in their chest as they remain clinging to Nate, hoping that the purple dragon doesn’t do anything and that they can simply get out. “Can we go now?” They ask a bit quieter to Nate, hoping to be able to zip right through the portal with Isla and the Prince and Nate and hopefully the sight of Nate might scare away the purple dragon from causing them any other issues.
Az informs Nate about the Prince and then suggests they gtfo, nicely of course!
The world is new to you, and you to it. During PQ/PQ+/KQs/Drops, you roll with advantage on luck-based rolls and receive an extra name during drops. (In order to use this, make sure to note the ability at the bottom of each post)
Say, times are hard, you get this far, but it ain't the way that you want
