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Fortunate happenings
Posted: Jun 29 2011, 06:51 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic
As soon as Eknara had gotten Len comfortably settled into his bed, he started talking. It sounded like he was mumbling. She had no idea what he was saying, but he had one hand laid out as if he was holding a piece of paper flat against it and the other as if he was using a writing utensil to write something on said piece of paper. Eknara furrowed her eye brows. “Paper … and pen?” she asked. Len didn’t understand a word she said. So she instead left the room to return a minute later with loose sheets of paper and a few writing utensils. “I hope this is what you meant.” She placed them lightly on Len’s lap, smiled and took a few steps back. She sat by a chair beside the bed.

Posted: Jun 29 2011, 06:51 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic

As soon as Eknara had gotten Len comfortably settled into his bed, he started talking. It sounded like he was mumbling. She had no idea what he was saying, but he had one hand laid out as if he was holding a piece of paper flat against it and the other as if he was using a writing utensil to write something on said piece of paper.

Eknara furrowed her eye brows. “Paper … and pen?” she asked. Len didn’t understand a word she said. So she instead left the room to return a minute later with loose sheets of paper and a few writing utensils.

“I hope this is what you meant.” She placed them lightly on Len’s lap, smiled and took a few steps back.

She sat by a chair beside the bed.

Battles 06/27/2011
Posted: Jun 27 2011, 10:10 PM Forum Beta Era Writer's Board View full topic
#2: Saigo vs. Tragnix I would love to have this battle in tonight, but due my stupid ridiculous and infuriating health problems, I think I'll have to finish it in the morning. I will do my best.

Error Thread
Posted: Jun 27 2011, 05:34 PM Forum QUESTIONS View full topic
NAHUATL NEGENDRA LOCATION: should be 'Ead 'Unters Continent instead of Khaotics Continent as he had sent in his travel action before the pause.

New Thracs RPG Site Design Finalization
Posted: Jun 26 2011, 08:15 PM Forum QUESTIONS View full topic
From input, seems people at least want the old site's colours. So will do if Scarth's fine with it.

New Thracs RPG Site Design Finalization
Posted: Jun 24 2011, 06:21 PM Forum QUESTIONS View full topic
http://thracs.meridiaisland.com/ or http://meridiaisland.com/thracs/ This new site is supposed to make it easier for Scarth to update and for the rest of the players to use. I will be getting rid of the iframe this weekend since I can now implement Server Side Includes (Webs.com does not support this feature and the site was originally made for use on Webs.com). In the meantime, if you would like any other changes, please let me know.

New Thracs RPG Site Design Finalization

Posted: Jun 24 2011, 06:21 PM Forum QUESTIONS View full topic

http://thracs.meridiaisland.com/ or http://meridiaisland.com/thracs/

This new site is supposed to make it easier for Scarth to update and for the rest of the players to use. I will be getting rid of the iframe this weekend since I can now implement Server Side Includes (Webs.com does not support this feature and the site was originally made for use on Webs.com). In the meantime, if you would like any other changes, please let me know.

Fortunate happenings
Posted: Jun 19 2011, 08:10 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic
Len said her name right, but he added an extra letter for her daemon. “Ai-cah-tuhl,” she said once more, making sure to enunciate each syllable. Eknara, noticing the slight sign of pain in Len’s face, suddenly remembered how hurt he was and recalled that he shouldn’t even be standing. She quickly moved to place Len’s arm across her shoulders so that she could support some of his weight. “Sorry, I forgot. You shouldn’t be on your feet. We need to get you back into bed.” She then motioned that they should be moving back. ’I hope we can start on language lessons soon. Not being able to understand each other is pretty frustrating’ she thought to herself.

Fortunate happenings

Posted: Jun 19 2011, 08:10 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic

Len said her name right, but he added an extra letter for her daemon. “Ai-cah-tuhl,” she said once more, making sure to enunciate each syllable.

Eknara, noticing the slight sign of pain in Len’s face, suddenly remembered how hurt he was and recalled that he shouldn’t even be standing. She quickly moved to place Len’s arm across her shoulders so that she could support some of his weight.

“Sorry, I forgot. You shouldn’t be on your feet. We need to get you back into bed.” She then motioned that they should be moving back.

’I hope we can start on language lessons soon. Not being able to understand each other is pretty frustrating’ she thought to herself.

Paus
Posted: Jun 19 2011, 07:38 PM Forum Beta Era Writer's Board View full topic
T_T

Fortunate happenings
Posted: Jun 18 2011, 08:35 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic
Eknara jumped back as Len stretched his hand out to Aicatul. Her daemon quickly took to the air and flew to the other end of the hallway. He landed on the vase of a large plant in the corner with his attention turned towards his human. She winced. Personal boundaries would have to be established later: One does not touch another’s daemon. But for now, at least they were safe from harm. Eknara relaxed her shoulders. She did happen to catch the word ‘Len’ from earlier. Perhaps he was trying to introduce himself. She knew his name, but he had yet to come to know hers. So Eknara offered Len a smile to signal that all was well, before placing her now free left hand on her breast and mouthing “Eknara.” She then pointed to Aicatul and slowly pronounced his name as well.

Fortunate happenings

Posted: Jun 18 2011, 08:35 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic

Eknara jumped back as Len stretched his hand out to Aicatul. Her daemon quickly took to the air and flew to the other end of the hallway. He landed on the vase of a large plant in the corner with his attention turned towards his human.

She winced. Personal boundaries would have to be established later: One does not touch another’s daemon. But for now, at least they were safe from harm. Eknara relaxed her shoulders.

She did happen to catch the word ‘Len’ from earlier. Perhaps he was trying to introduce himself. She knew his name, but he had yet to come to know hers. So Eknara offered Len a smile to signal that all was well, before placing her now free left hand on her breast and mouthing “Eknara.” She then pointed to Aicatul and slowly pronounced his name as well.

Fortunate happenings
Posted: Jun 18 2011, 06:23 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic
Eknara let out a breath of relief and readied herself to return back to the room. She was here to help Len and still had every intention to do so. Len was scared. She understood that. And she would not let this hurdle prevent her from accomplishing her goal. Aicatul would make double sure to stay out of sight from now on. No words needed to be exchanged to confirm that. She kissed her daemon lightly on the head and just as soon as she loosened her grip on Aicatul, she heard a loud voice to her right. She turned and saw Len bowing. The tone of his voice, his body language and the look on his face clearly indicated that he was issuing an apology, whether or not she could understand his words. Eknara smiled sadly. He seemed to at least understand that Aicatul was precious to her. And maybe soon he’ll come to understand that he was vital for her very being. “I should--,” Aicatul started, getting ready to fly away. “No. I think he understands a little. If he had a daemon, she would be trying to make peace with you right now.” Aicatul nodded and moved to rest on his human’s left arm. Eknara then took two steps towards Len and extended her right hand, waiting for him to let her help him up. “It’s okay. It’s alright,” she cooed and offered Len a faint smile.

Fortunate happenings

Posted: Jun 18 2011, 06:23 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic

Eknara let out a breath of relief and readied herself to return back to the room. She was here to help Len and still had every intention to do so. Len was scared. She understood that. And she would not let this hurdle prevent her from accomplishing her goal. Aicatul would make double sure to stay out of sight from now on. No words needed to be exchanged to confirm that.

She kissed her daemon lightly on the head and just as soon as she loosened her grip on Aicatul, she heard a loud voice to her right. She turned and saw Len bowing. The tone of his voice, his body language and the look on his face clearly indicated that he was issuing an apology, whether or not she could understand his words.

Eknara smiled sadly. He seemed to at least understand that Aicatul was precious to her. And maybe soon he’ll come to understand that he was vital for her very being.

“I should--,” Aicatul started, getting ready to fly away.

“No. I think he understands a little. If he had a daemon, she would be trying to make peace with you right now.”

Aicatul nodded and moved to rest on his human’s left arm. Eknara then took two steps towards Len and extended her right hand, waiting for him to let her help him up.

“It’s okay. It’s alright,” she cooed and offered Len a faint smile.

Fortunate happenings
Posted: Jun 18 2011, 08:56 AM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic
Eknara gasped as her heart skipped a beat. Luckily, Aicatul was very quick to react and easily evaded the onslaught of thrown items. Aicatul flew to his human and Eknara accepted him greedily into his arms. She hugged him closely and took a few steps back before giving Len a pained and hurt look. She walked out of the room and into the hallway. Eknara knew that Aicatul wasn’t hurt, for she would have felt any physical pain he would have felt. She leaned by a wall and tried patiently to calm her pacing heart. Pain or no pain, the incident had given her a scare. Eknara Orkaro hated incidents like this. People kept on mistaking Aicatul as a wild beast and often reacted in harmful ways. The idea of daemons being outside of their bodies, like everyone from Aerillia, was just too alien for them.

Fortunate happenings

Posted: Jun 18 2011, 08:56 AM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic

Eknara gasped as her heart skipped a beat. Luckily, Aicatul was very quick to react and easily evaded the onslaught of thrown items.

Aicatul flew to his human and Eknara accepted him greedily into his arms. She hugged him closely and took a few steps back before giving Len a pained and hurt look. She walked out of the room and into the hallway.

Eknara knew that Aicatul wasn’t hurt, for she would have felt any physical pain he would have felt. She leaned by a wall and tried patiently to calm her pacing heart. Pain or no pain, the incident had given her a scare.

Eknara Orkaro hated incidents like this. People kept on mistaking Aicatul as a wild beast and often reacted in harmful ways. The idea of daemons being outside of their bodies, like everyone from Aerillia, was just too alien for them.

Fortunate happenings
Posted: Jun 17 2011, 05:14 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic
Eknara smiled and approached Len as soon as he noticed her. “Hi,” she simply said. Aicatul flew in from the door and landed on a dresser. Eknara turned to him with a frown. “Aicatul, I told you to stay hidden. You might scare poor Len here.” “He’s already seen me,” he said smoothing his beak along his outstretched right wing. “He was barely conscious then,” Eknara growled. “And now he’s seen you speak, which would probably scare him even more.” Eknara sighed inwardly and gave up. It was too late to complain or argue anymore. She turned back around to look at Len.

Fortunate happenings

Posted: Jun 17 2011, 05:14 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic

Eknara smiled and approached Len as soon as he noticed her.

“Hi,” she simply said.

Aicatul flew in from the door and landed on a dresser. Eknara turned to him with a frown. “Aicatul, I told you to stay hidden. You might scare poor Len here.”

“He’s already seen me,” he said smoothing his beak along his outstretched right wing.

“He was barely conscious then,” Eknara growled. “And now he’s seen you speak, which would probably scare him even more.” Eknara sighed inwardly and gave up. It was too late to complain or argue anymore.

She turned back around to look at Len.

06/13/2011 BATTLES
Posted: Jun 15 2011, 06:35 AM Forum Beta Era Writer's Board View full topic
I fell asleep! I'm really sorry. But the battle is up now.

A Spiteful Comeback
Posted: Jun 15 2011, 06:34 AM Forum Beta Era Battles View full topic
Manbearpig used his keen sense of smell to sniff out the scent of apples. Faust Cactuars had shamed him and Rando by chasing them away from the farm just the other day. But on this chill and windless night, Manbearpig would have his revenge. A massive silhouette moved nimbly through the night despite its large size as it slowly closed the distance to its destination. He was able to make out the shape of a fence blocking his way to the orchard. It looked like they had time to make some repairs. Manbearpig smiled flashed his teeth in the night as he took pleasure at the thought of being able to completely erase their progress. He charged. The planks of the wooden fence easily fell to the force of his momentum. Manbearbig roared, not caring who or what could hear him. He broke into a blind rage and used his claw to pick up an apple, chew it and spit it out. He then proceeded to rip the branches off every tree that happened to still be standing. When he got to the second tree he felt the prickle of needles piercing and bouncing off his skin. His Blind Rage skill diminished the pain Manbearpig should have felt from the attack to nearly nothing. Yet, the Cactuar had learned from the previous raid and quickly switched to their Needle-Shot attack overcoming Manbearpig’s raised pain threshold. Manbearpig enraged, and unwilling to relent in his attack like last time, charged at the group of assembled Cactuar and did his best to ignore the pain. But the Cacutar were able to nimbly evade him before quickly increasing the onslaught of their attack. Soon, the brunt force of the attack became all but too much for the ‘Ead ‘Unter as he collapsed, trying feverishly to close the distance between the Cactuar and himself. Outcome: Raid Successful Manbearpig: 5EXP, Wounded

A Spiteful Comeback

Posted: Jun 15 2011, 06:34 AM Forum Beta Era Battles View full topic

Manbearpig used his keen sense of smell to sniff out the scent of apples. Faust Cactuars had shamed him and Rando by chasing them away from the farm just the other day.

But on this chill and windless night, Manbearpig would have his revenge. A massive silhouette moved nimbly through the night despite its large size as it slowly closed the distance to its destination.

He was able to make out the shape of a fence blocking his way to the orchard. It looked like they had time to make some repairs. Manbearpig smiled flashed his teeth in the night as he took pleasure at the thought of being able to completely erase their progress.

He charged.
The planks of the wooden fence easily fell to the force of his momentum. Manbearbig roared, not caring who or what could hear him.

He broke into a blind rage and used his claw to pick up an apple, chew it and spit it out. He then proceeded to rip the branches off every tree that happened to still be standing. When he got to the second tree he felt the prickle of needles piercing and bouncing off his skin. His Blind Rage skill diminished the pain Manbearpig should have felt from the attack to nearly nothing.

Yet, the Cactuar had learned from the previous raid and quickly switched to their Needle-Shot attack overcoming Manbearpig’s raised pain threshold.

Manbearpig enraged, and unwilling to relent in his attack like last time, charged at the group of assembled Cactuar and did his best to ignore the pain. But the Cacutar were able to nimbly evade him before quickly increasing the onslaught of their attack.

Soon, the brunt force of the attack became all but too much for the ‘Ead ‘Unter as he collapsed, trying feverishly to close the distance between the Cactuar and himself.

Outcome: Raid Successful
Manbearpig: 5EXP, Wounded

IRC Quotes
Posted: Jun 14 2011, 09:00 PM Forum SPAM View full topic
[21:55:23] <Kuriboh> CHRIS! [21:55:35] <`Chris> KURIBOH! [21:55:40] <Kuriboh> CHRIS! [21:55:47] <`Chris> KURIBOH! [21:55:52] <Kuriboh> CHRIS! [21:56:03] <Draco> MEOWTH! That's right! [21:56:10] Kuriboh stabs Draco [21:56:12] <`Chris> REBECCA! [21:56:22] <Kuriboh> NO [21:56:24] <Kuriboh> GET OUT [21:56:27] <`Chris> lol [21:56:35] <Kuriboh> I WAS GOING TO ASK YOU TO JOIN MY GAME BUT NOT ANY MORE >O

06/13/2011 BATTLES
Posted: Jun 14 2011, 06:24 PM Forum Beta Era Writer's Board View full topic
Way freer than I thought I'd be today. As several things fell through. I will take #3.

Farewell Aerillia
Posted: Jun 14 2011, 02:53 AM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic
Chapter 3: Repercussions Of Unheeded Warnings Forty-five minutes later, Eknara had opened half a dozen portals just to peek through. The views she was greeted with included strange craft flying through the sky (much to her delight) very alien looking creatures, bizarre looking architectures and various sights that were as dull as grass plains. She was awed and mesmerized by absolutely everything she saw and quickly lost track of time. Aicatul, although also overcome by Eknara’s emotions, was able to take his attention away from the portals for a minute as he noted the time. “Eknara!” “What?” she said, obviously peeved to be interrupted in her adventure. “Prilla should be back in about 15 minutes or so. We have to clean up and get out of here. I really don’t want to have be chastised by Laitmar!” Eknara nearly jumped up in surprise. “Okay, help me clean up while I close up this last portal.” Eknara wasn’t able to concentrate very well as the urgency of erasing any signs of her transgression overcame her. It was then that things stopped going her way. As she conducted a series of spells to break down the bridge she had constructed in order to close the portal before her, she messed up somewhere and a new unintended portal opened up. Although unsure of where she went wrong, the young apprentice hurried to fix her mistake. It was then that Aicatul picked up the large untitled text book and forgetting that there was a portal right behind him, flew straight into it. Eknara’s heart suddenly sank. All thoughts of cleaning up her mess quickly escaped her thoughts to be replaced by only one goal; closing the distance between herself and her daemon. The fear of any chance of losing him for even an instant was far too much to bear. Aicatul had noticed his mistake and turned around to fly back, but Eknara took no notice of this as she shouted his name and leapt through the portal to embrace him. He flew into her arms and Eknara hugged him with all her might. It was a minute or two before before they regained their composure enough to turn around and find the portal had disappeared completely out of sight. She had, of course, been breaking down what was needed to keep any portal open when the mishaps started. Eknara was suddenly afraid all over again. “Great Suez, no! Ai … Aicatul... where is it?” Her voice, initially soft, suddenly grew loud and harsh. “Where’s the window?! WHERE?!” She fidgeted, and started turning around in sudden bursts, completing a number of revolutions as if the portal would suddenly reappear before her. Meanwhile, Aicatul flew around in frantic circles; just as distressed as his human. It was a minute before she noticed a slight breeze and looked down. She was completely naked. The harsh truth finally started to settle on her. Her eyes glazed over and she dropped to her knees before crying her eyes out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrXOVkXkvw If you are lost in your way Deep in an awesome story Don't be in doubt and stray Cling to your lonesome folly Now you're too close to the pain Let all the rain go further Come back and kiss me in vain Mother oh do not bother Hear the chorus of pain Taking you back to proper ways It's so easy to find If you could remind me Now you are lost in your way Deep in an awesome story So I will find you again Kiss you for lonesome folly

Farewell Aerillia

Posted: Jun 14 2011, 02:53 AM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic

Chapter 3: Repercussions Of Unheeded Warnings

Forty-five minutes later, Eknara had opened half a dozen portals just to peek through. The views she was greeted with included strange craft flying through the sky (much to her delight) very alien looking creatures, bizarre looking architectures and various sights that were as dull as grass plains. She was awed and mesmerized by absolutely everything she saw and quickly lost track of time.

Aicatul, although also overcome by Eknara’s emotions, was able to take his attention away from the portals for a minute as he noted the time. “Eknara!”

“What?” she said, obviously peeved to be interrupted in her adventure.

“Prilla should be back in about 15 minutes or so. We have to clean up and get out of here. I really don’t want to have be chastised by Laitmar!”

Eknara nearly jumped up in surprise. “Okay, help me clean up while I close up this last portal.”

Eknara wasn’t able to concentrate very well as the urgency of erasing any signs of her transgression overcame her. It was then that things stopped going her way. As she conducted a series of spells to break down the bridge she had constructed in order to close the portal before her, she messed up somewhere and a new unintended portal opened up. Although unsure of where she went wrong, the young apprentice hurried to fix her mistake. It was then that Aicatul picked up the large untitled text book and forgetting that there was a portal right behind him, flew straight into it.

Eknara’s heart suddenly sank. All thoughts of cleaning up her mess quickly escaped her thoughts to be replaced by only one goal; closing the distance between herself and her daemon. The fear of any chance of losing him for even an instant was far too much to bear.

Aicatul had noticed his mistake and turned around to fly back, but Eknara took no notice of this as she shouted his name and leapt through the portal to embrace him. He flew into her arms and Eknara hugged him with all her might.

It was a minute or two before before they regained their composure enough to turn around and find the portal had disappeared completely out of sight. She had, of course, been breaking down what was needed to keep any portal open when the mishaps started.

Eknara was suddenly afraid all over again. “Great Suez, no! Ai … Aicatul... where is it?” Her voice, initially soft, suddenly grew loud and harsh. “Where’s the window?! WHERE?!” She fidgeted, and started turning around in sudden bursts, completing a number of revolutions as if the portal would suddenly reappear before her. Meanwhile, Aicatul flew around in frantic circles; just as distressed as his human.

It was a minute before she noticed a slight breeze and looked down. She was completely naked. The harsh truth finally started to settle on her. Her eyes glazed over and she dropped to her knees before crying her eyes out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrXOVkXkvw

If you are lost in your way
Deep in an awesome story
Don't be in doubt and stray
Cling to your lonesome folly

Now you're too close to the pain
Let all the rain go further
Come back and kiss me in vain
Mother oh do not bother

Hear the chorus of pain

Taking you back to proper ways
It's so easy to find
If you could remind me

Now you are lost in your way
Deep in an awesome story
So I will find you again
Kiss you for lonesome folly

Fortunate happenings
Posted: Jun 14 2011, 02:52 AM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic
Malek looked down at Len’s outstretch hand and quickly met it with his own in a friendly handshake. He smiled once again at the teen, spoke the name “Len” and nodded, signifying that he had committed the name to memory. Malek then flashed his right index finger and quietly spoke the words “one moment” to Len. He then turned around and called for his brother. “Ethan! The young newcomer has awoken!” Then in a softer more thoughtful voice, “Where have you wandered off to? I could have sworn you were just conversing with Aleksiol in the corner …” he said, more to himself than anyone else. An identical copy of Malek, but in different clothes, ran out from behind one of the houses to stand before Malek. “Heya, bro? What’s up?” the twin, Ethan, asked. “The newcomer has been roused from his slumber. I will look to have a meal prepared for him as he seems quite starved.” As Malek spoke, Ethan turned his head to look at Len. Malek continued to talk. “He goes by the name of ‘Len’.” “Ah,” Ethan said. He took a few steps towards Len, offered him a beaming smile with much more emotion than Malek had shown before, and repeated the exact same motions Malek had used earlier to introduce himself before mouthing out his own name. Malek coughed and before Len could respond Ethan had turned his attention back to his brother. “I called you here because I wanted you to summon Eknara. She has agreed to take on the responsibility of acclimating Len.” Ethan eyed Malek cautiously. “You know, Malek. You have been giving Eknara a lot of responsibilities lately. I think you’re over-working her. She won’t turn you down because she feels she owes you, and well us and everybody. But today was the first day she even stepped outside after her last failed attempt to go back to Aerillia. And already you’re laying weight on those poor shoulders that crumbled after her latest failure?” Ethan’s eyes had moved from his brother and was now seemingly eyeing something off in the distance. Malek’s eyes grew listless as he let his brother finish speaking. “It was by her insistence, only, that I appointed this task to her.” Ethan turned back to look at Malek with a hint of surprise. “Oh?” Malek nodded. “Well, she’s taking a bath … over at the ---” “I sure do hope you did not try to steal a peek like when ---” “Don’t even, Malek! I would never!” “You used to enjoy it a lot just a few years ago,” Malek said with a mischievous smile. “You know, Malek. I know you’re trying to say something, so just stop beating around the bush and come out and say it already!” Malek eyed Len, hoping he wasn’t frightened by Ethan having raised his voice. “You know, young Len here has the eyes of a Tragnix: Intelligent but wary of the first signs of trouble. It would be best if we did not scare him off by raising our voices.” Ethan set his jaw tight, sighed and offered Len a comforting smile then quickly turned back to his brother. “Please,” Malek asked. “Go summon Eknara. I can not stay with Len for long as I must meet with Fenix soon. And also,” he gave Ethan a concerned look. “I really do think that you need to ‘stop beating around the bush.’ Enough time has passed. I believe the fallen leaves of fate are finally being accepted. And with acceptance comes the inclination to make the best of what fate has dealt out. Do not think you are not good enough.” Malek then turned around to lead Len back into the house. Ethan’s feet remained firmly planted where they were as he tried to make sense of Malek’s cryptic message. A part of him knew what his twin brother meant. But the other part, forever cautious, doubtful and unwilling to yield, constantly fought for supremacy of Ethan’s convictions. The young man somberly shook his head before walking off to the small hot spring Eknara was at. Ethan heard the voice of Eknara as he neared her location. Although the ground was covered more by rocks than soil, still long-leafed deciduous trees flourished. Ethan found himself stopping and leaning languidly by a tree as soon as he could catch a few words. Just a few metres away from him, and out of view, Eknara was bathing in a little opening amongst the trees where warm water ran down from a nearby hill and pooled into a small basin just a few metres wide: It was perfect for one or a few people to bathe in. And Ethan knew she had come to the spot as much to relax as she did to cleanse. He meant it when he said he had no intention of peeking. He respected Eknara far too much for that. But even such a firm resolution, for some reason, did not prevent him from listening into her words. Eknara had her eyes closed and her body leaning by a huge boulder. She hummed inwardly at the relaxed state the water put her in. Aicatul was right to her side, laying down on that same boulder. “This is really, really nice. I almost don’t want to get up even though I should be heading back soon.” “Hmm,” Aicatul replied. “I really needed this. I love this spot. I ...” she opened her eyes to look up at the sky. A lone bird soared overhead. “Really hope I haven’t worried Ethan and Malek too much these last few days. I can’t ever repay them for all they’ve done for me. Especially Ethan.” Aicatul gently nudged Eknara. “I think we’ll be okay: Here.” Eknara’s eyes watered. “Yeah.” She clenched her eyes shut at an attempt to stifle an onslaught of tears once again getting the best of her. A single tear trickled down her right cheek instead. She was really stuck on Thracs. It had been about a year and she had tried everything she could and more to get back to Aerillia. Everything had failed. No matter who helped her. No matter what magics she studied and tried. Everything. “Although we miss Aerillia so much, it’s not too bad here with Ethan and the others. The Khaotics aren’t always easy to be around, but it’s home now. And it’s not a bad one at that.” A few seconds of silence passed as Eknara tried to stop dwelling on what she had lost and to continue in her new effort to settle with and accept what she had gained. “Hmm, Aicatul. I kinda wish you settled in a form that was a tad bit more aquatic right now. You’d love this water. I can’t imagine a more soothing activity.” “I can still feel what you feel though.” “Yes, but seriously. This will feel so much better. Let me just hold you up in it.” Aicatul climbed down her shoulder and let his human support his weight on both arms. His falcon body below his neck lay submerged in the soothing warm water. Having her body and the body of her daemon take relish in the hot spring waters helped relax and rejuvenate Eknara even more. Ethan, by this time, had found himself sitting down by the tree, with his legs stretched out before him. He smiled to himself faintly. He was relieved Eknara was finally really accepting Thracs. And this time it wasn’t mere words meant to put him and Malek at ease, but her actual feelings. No more would she stay up late nights trying one spell after another to cross back to Aerillia, thus exhausting herself in spirit, body and mind. No more would she disappear for long periods of time with no notice to try and conduct her attempts in secrecy. And no more would everyone try to help her out in broad daylight merely because of pity, or pretend to not notice just what lengths she was going to behind their backs. ’It’s about time, Eknara. I’ve never seen someone more determined than you or try as hard as you for so long. But I really think you’ll be happier now here. Now that you’re genuinely giving us a chance. I’ll make sure of it.’ He couldn’t help but feel relieved at this new realization. A few minutes later, he heard Eknara getting up from her bath. Ethan slowly got to his feet and pretended he was just walking towards them when she showed up right before his eyes. “Ah, there you are.” Eknara seemed at first surprised to see him but then embarrassed about something. Her eyes soon moved the floor between them. “Are you done and feeling all better now?” He asked. Eknara contemplated his question for a moment before offering him a sad smile. She finally looked him in the eyes. “Yeah. You really don’t have to worry so much about me, you know.” “Nonsense.” He walked up to her and offered her a warm pat on the back. “You’re family. Of course we worry.” Then he offered her that tender and encouraging smile of his that was just too powerful not to convince her the future can and will be bright. “How’s that boy, I found? Is he doing okay?” “Actually, that’s why I’m here. He’s up and seems to be doing well. Malek’s eating with him right now, but he asked me to come get you to look after him.” Eknara nodded. “Good.” “He says his name is Len, by the way.” “Hmm... Len, huh? I’ll remember that.” They were now walking back to town. Ethan eyed her closely, before deciding to broach the subject that had been bothering him for some time. “Did you really ask Malek to be put in charge of taking care of him?” Ethan eyed her, trying to read her reaction and tell if was being sincere in her response. She always had a few tell-tale signs if she was lying or hiding something. She nodded and sincerely responded. “Yeah. He seemed hurt really badly and confused. I thought I could help him more than whoever Malek or Fenix would put in charge of taking care of him. I’m much closer to his age, that’s for sure.” “Well, just checking. I know you tend to push yourself too far and accept more responsibilities than you should. And Malek doesn’t always see that as he keeps you quite busy. You have this crazy sense of obligation and keep acting like you owe us.” Eknara turned to look at him, but still kept up her pace. “How could I not?!” She was surprised by what he was saying. Of course she owes them. Ethan shook his head in disbelief and sighed, especially at the enthusiasm of her retort. She almost seemed mad to be told she was wrong. “Listen to me carefully when I say this. You don’t owe Malek, Fenix, me or anyone else anything. We have taken you in and helped you because we wanted to. Not because we expected you to pay us back. Malek sees that you are always willing. He knows you push yourself, but he figures it’s healthy and good for you. I don’t think he actually notices just how much you do push yourself in your services to the Khaotics and how unhealthy it might be. If you insist on being really active and following a similar path to Malek, so be it. But you better be doing it for yourself and because you actually want to. Not out of some naive and childish sense of obligation to us. If you insist on trying to repay us back in any way, it better be by making sure you take good care of yourself and not let all our efforts go to waste. You got me?” Eknara stopped in her tracks and stared at Ethan wide-eyed but repay all their goodwill. It was just how she was. “But I --” “I’m not asking you, young lady. I am telling you this. Why don’t you pretend I’m Malek for one instance and that I’m giving you an order as next in line to Khaotics leadership.” He said the last bit with a wry smile, but he was very serious about everything else he was saying, and Eknara knew this. “I’m not that much younger than you, you know. Please don’t call me ‘young lady.’ It feels weird coming from you.” Ethan smiled, offering no words in response. “But okay. I understand. I’ll try and not --” “No, not try.” He shook his head. Eknara was feeling the full brunt of Ethan’s order on her shoulders. She closed her eyes as going against her nature wasn’t easy. But if she was going to try and appease Ethan, she had no intention of being dishonest with him this time. She would make good on her word, but it would take a lot of conscious effort on her part to do so. “I’ll make sure to take better care of myself. I’ll ... say no sometimes if I have to. I promise.” “I’ll make sure you keep to that promise.” They continued walking again. “Personally though,” Ethan added. “I think you should join me in lazing around half the day. Stay away from all the politics and just enjoy the good life.” Eknara chuckled to herself. “You two are so different sometimes, it’s hard to believe you’re related.” “I got the good looks in the family, at least. Malek got the seriousness from our mother.” Ethan winked. “... you’re identical twins for goodness sakes!” “It doesn’t mean you can’t tell us apart though, does it?” “Well,” she thought to herself. She really didn’t have a hard time telling the them apart anymore at all. “I … I guess so.” They walked slowly back to Ethan and Malek’s house. Malek, initially irritated at how late Ethan was in getting back with Eknara, couldn’t help but smile at the sight of the two walking so close to each other as they casually chatted. “You sure took your time, Ethan.” Malek had been waiting by his front porch and had seen the two walk back from a distance. He did not miss their slow pace. “Yeah. Well …” Ethan shrugged. “Eknara, Len has eaten. I have him laying down, as he is still quite tired and his wounds need time to heal. He is wide awake, however, so he could use some company. I have a meeting with Fenix now. So I will leave you to it.” He turned to walk off but after taking two steps turned back around. “One more thing. Ethan, Aleksiol has been searching for you. He said something about you not wanting to miss what he wanted to show you. I have no clue as to what he could be referring to.” “You don’t say? Well, it’s about time. I’ll be off too then, Eknara.” Ethan offered a casual wave. Eknara offered a more stiff wave back. Both brothers sprinted off in two different directions, as Eknara walked into the house. She found Len inside and sitting up in bed as he played with a large globe. He was obviously intrigued by its magical properties.

Fortunate happenings

Posted: Jun 14 2011, 02:52 AM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic

Malek looked down at Len’s outstretch hand and quickly met it with his own in a friendly handshake. He smiled once again at the teen, spoke the name “Len” and nodded, signifying that he had committed the name to memory. Malek then flashed his right index finger and quietly spoke the words “one moment” to Len.

He then turned around and called for his brother. “Ethan! The young newcomer has awoken!” Then in a softer more thoughtful voice, “Where have you wandered off to? I could have sworn you were just conversing with Aleksiol in the corner …” he said, more to himself than anyone else.

An identical copy of Malek, but in different clothes, ran out from behind one of the houses to stand before Malek.

“Heya, bro? What’s up?” the twin, Ethan, asked.

“The newcomer has been roused from his slumber. I will look to have a meal prepared for him as he seems quite starved.”

As Malek spoke, Ethan turned his head to look at Len. Malek continued to talk. “He goes by the name of ‘Len’.”

“Ah,” Ethan said. He took a few steps towards Len, offered him a beaming smile with much more emotion than Malek had shown before, and repeated the exact same motions Malek had used earlier to introduce himself before mouthing out his own name.

Malek coughed and before Len could respond Ethan had turned his attention back to his brother.

“I called you here because I wanted you to summon Eknara. She has agreed to take on the responsibility of acclimating Len.”

Ethan eyed Malek cautiously. “You know, Malek. You have been giving Eknara a lot of responsibilities lately. I think you’re over-working her. She won’t turn you down because she feels she owes you, and well us and everybody. But today was the first day she even stepped outside after her last failed attempt to go back to Aerillia. And already you’re laying weight on those poor shoulders that crumbled after her latest failure?” Ethan’s eyes had moved from his brother and was now seemingly eyeing something off in the distance.

Malek’s eyes grew listless as he let his brother finish speaking. “It was by her insistence, only, that I appointed this task to her.”

Ethan turned back to look at Malek with a hint of surprise. “Oh?”

Malek nodded.

“Well, she’s taking a bath … over at the ---”

“I sure do hope you did not try to steal a peek like when ---”

“Don’t even, Malek! I would never!”

“You used to enjoy it a lot just a few years ago,” Malek said with a mischievous smile.

“You know, Malek. I know you’re trying to say something, so just stop beating around the bush and come out and say it already!”

Malek eyed Len, hoping he wasn’t frightened by Ethan having raised his voice. “You know, young Len here has the eyes of a Tragnix: Intelligent but wary of the first signs of trouble. It would be best if we did not scare him off by raising our voices.”

Ethan set his jaw tight, sighed and offered Len a comforting smile then quickly turned back to his brother.

“Please,” Malek asked. “Go summon Eknara. I can not stay with Len for long as I must meet with Fenix soon. And also,” he gave Ethan a concerned look. “I really do think that you need to ‘stop beating around the bush.’ Enough time has passed. I believe the fallen leaves of fate are finally being accepted. And with acceptance comes the inclination to make the best of what fate has dealt out. Do not think you are not good enough.” Malek then turned around to lead Len back into the house.

Ethan’s feet remained firmly planted where they were as he tried to make sense of Malek’s cryptic message. A part of him knew what his twin brother meant. But the other part, forever cautious, doubtful and unwilling to yield, constantly fought for supremacy of Ethan’s convictions.

The young man somberly shook his head before walking off to the small hot spring Eknara was at.

Ethan heard the voice of Eknara as he neared her location. Although the ground was covered more by rocks than soil, still long-leafed deciduous trees flourished. Ethan found himself stopping and leaning languidly by a tree as soon as he could catch a few words. Just a few metres away from him, and out of view, Eknara was bathing in a little opening amongst the trees where warm water ran down from a nearby hill and pooled into a small basin just a few metres wide: It was perfect for one or a few people to bathe in. And Ethan knew she had come to the spot as much to relax as she did to cleanse. He meant it when he said he had no intention of peeking. He respected Eknara far too much for that. But even such a firm resolution, for some reason, did not prevent him from listening into her words.

Eknara had her eyes closed and her body leaning by a huge boulder. She hummed inwardly at the relaxed state the water put her in. Aicatul was right to her side, laying down on that same boulder. “This is really, really nice. I almost don’t want to get up even though I should be heading back soon.”

“Hmm,” Aicatul replied.

“I really needed this. I love this spot. I ...” she opened her eyes to look up at the sky. A lone bird soared overhead. “Really hope I haven’t worried Ethan and Malek too much these last few days. I can’t ever repay them for all they’ve done for me. Especially Ethan.”

Aicatul gently nudged Eknara. “I think we’ll be okay: Here.”

Eknara’s eyes watered. “Yeah.” She clenched her eyes shut at an attempt to stifle an onslaught of tears once again getting the best of her. A single tear trickled down her right cheek instead. She was really stuck on Thracs. It had been about a year and she had tried everything she could and more to get back to Aerillia. Everything had failed. No matter who helped her. No matter what magics she studied and tried. Everything.

“Although we miss Aerillia so much, it’s not too bad here with Ethan and the others. The Khaotics aren’t always easy to be around, but it’s home now. And it’s not a bad one at that.”

A few seconds of silence passed as Eknara tried to stop dwelling on what she had lost and to continue in her new effort to settle with and accept what she had gained.

“Hmm, Aicatul. I kinda wish you settled in a form that was a tad bit more aquatic right now. You’d love this water. I can’t imagine a more soothing activity.”

“I can still feel what you feel though.”

“Yes, but seriously. This will feel so much better. Let me just hold you up in it.”

Aicatul climbed down her shoulder and let his human support his weight on both arms. His falcon body below his neck lay submerged in the soothing warm water. Having her body and the body of her daemon take relish in the hot spring waters helped relax and rejuvenate Eknara even more.

Ethan, by this time, had found himself sitting down by the tree, with his legs stretched out before him. He smiled to himself faintly. He was relieved Eknara was finally really accepting Thracs. And this time it wasn’t mere words meant to put him and Malek at ease, but her actual feelings. No more would she stay up late nights trying one spell after another to cross back to Aerillia, thus exhausting herself in spirit, body and mind. No more would she disappear for long periods of time with no notice to try and conduct her attempts in secrecy. And no more would everyone try to help her out in broad daylight merely because of pity, or pretend to not notice just what lengths she was going to behind their backs.

’It’s about time, Eknara. I’ve never seen someone more determined than you or try as hard as you for so long. But I really think you’ll be happier now here. Now that you’re genuinely giving us a chance. I’ll make sure of it.’ He couldn’t help but feel relieved at this new realization.

A few minutes later, he heard Eknara getting up from her bath. Ethan slowly got to his feet and pretended he was just walking towards them when she showed up right before his eyes. “Ah, there you are.”

Eknara seemed at first surprised to see him but then embarrassed about something. Her eyes soon moved the floor between them.

“Are you done and feeling all better now?” He asked.

Eknara contemplated his question for a moment before offering him a sad smile. She finally looked him in the eyes. “Yeah. You really don’t have to worry so much about me, you know.”

“Nonsense.” He walked up to her and offered her a warm pat on the back. “You’re family. Of course we worry.” Then he offered her that tender and encouraging smile of his that was just too powerful not to convince her the future can and will be bright.

“How’s that boy, I found? Is he doing okay?”

“Actually, that’s why I’m here. He’s up and seems to be doing well. Malek’s eating with him right now, but he asked me to come get you to look after him.”

Eknara nodded. “Good.”

“He says his name is Len, by the way.”

“Hmm... Len, huh? I’ll remember that.”

They were now walking back to town. Ethan eyed her closely, before deciding to broach the subject that had been bothering him for some time.

“Did you really ask Malek to be put in charge of taking care of him?” Ethan eyed her, trying to read her reaction and tell if was being sincere in her response. She always had a few tell-tale signs if she was lying or hiding something.

She nodded and sincerely responded. “Yeah. He seemed hurt really badly and confused. I thought I could help him more than whoever Malek or Fenix would put in charge of taking care of him. I’m much closer to his age, that’s for sure.”

“Well, just checking. I know you tend to push yourself too far and accept more responsibilities than you should. And Malek doesn’t always see that as he keeps you quite busy. You have this crazy sense of obligation and keep acting like you owe us.”

Eknara turned to look at him, but still kept up her pace. “How could I not?!” She was surprised by what he was saying. Of course she owes them.

Ethan shook his head in disbelief and sighed, especially at the enthusiasm of her retort. She almost seemed mad to be told she was wrong. “Listen to me carefully when I say this. You don’t owe Malek, Fenix, me or anyone else anything. We have taken you in and helped you because we wanted to. Not because we expected you to pay us back. Malek sees that you are always willing. He knows you push yourself, but he figures it’s healthy and good for you. I don’t think he actually notices just how much you do push yourself in your services to the Khaotics and how unhealthy it might be. If you insist on being really active and following a similar path to Malek, so be it. But you better be doing it for yourself and because you actually want to. Not out of some naive and childish sense of obligation to us. If you insist on trying to repay us back in any way, it better be by making sure you take good care of yourself and not let all our efforts go to waste. You got me?”

Eknara stopped in her tracks and stared at Ethan wide-eyed but repay all their goodwill. It was just how she was. “But I --”

“I’m not asking you, young lady. I am telling you this. Why don’t you pretend I’m Malek for one instance and that I’m giving you an order as next in line to Khaotics leadership.” He said the last bit with a wry smile, but he was very serious about everything else he was saying, and Eknara knew this.

“I’m not that much younger than you, you know. Please don’t call me ‘young lady.’ It feels weird coming from you.”

Ethan smiled, offering no words in response.

“But okay. I understand. I’ll try and not --”

“No, not try.” He shook his head.

Eknara was feeling the full brunt of Ethan’s order on her shoulders. She closed her eyes as going against her nature wasn’t easy. But if she was going to try and appease Ethan, she had no intention of being dishonest with him this time. She would make good on her word, but it would take a lot of conscious effort on her part to do so. “I’ll make sure to take better care of myself. I’ll ... say no sometimes if I have to. I promise.”

“I’ll make sure you keep to that promise.”

They continued walking again.

“Personally though,” Ethan added. “I think you should join me in lazing around half the day. Stay away from all the politics and just enjoy the good life.”

Eknara chuckled to herself. “You two are so different sometimes, it’s hard to believe you’re related.”

“I got the good looks in the family, at least. Malek got the seriousness from our mother.” Ethan winked.

“... you’re identical twins for goodness sakes!”

“It doesn’t mean you can’t tell us apart though, does it?”

“Well,” she thought to herself. She really didn’t have a hard time telling the them apart anymore at all. “I … I guess so.”

They walked slowly back to Ethan and Malek’s house. Malek, initially irritated at how late Ethan was in getting back with Eknara, couldn’t help but smile at the sight of the two walking so close to each other as they casually chatted.

“You sure took your time, Ethan.” Malek had been waiting by his front porch and had seen the two walk back from a distance. He did not miss their slow pace.

“Yeah. Well …” Ethan shrugged.

“Eknara, Len has eaten. I have him laying down, as he is still quite tired and his wounds need time to heal. He is wide awake, however, so he could use some company. I have a meeting with Fenix now. So I will leave you to it.” He turned to walk off but after taking two steps turned back around.

“One more thing. Ethan, Aleksiol has been searching for you. He said something about you not wanting to miss what he wanted to show you. I have no clue as to what he could be referring to.”

“You don’t say? Well, it’s about time. I’ll be off too then, Eknara.” Ethan offered a casual wave.

Eknara offered a more stiff wave back. Both brothers sprinted off in two different directions, as Eknara walked into the house. She found Len inside and sitting up in bed as he played with a large globe. He was obviously intrigued by its magical properties.

06/13/2011 BATTLES
Posted: Jun 13 2011, 10:50 PM Forum Beta Era Writer's Board View full topic
I have to retract my reservation. It's late for me here and I have so much RL garbage I'll have to take care of in the upcoming day. I don't think I will have time to finish this battle at this rate. My apologies.

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Posted: Jun 11 2011, 03:21 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic
Malek smiled when he heard Len’s stomach rumble in the middle of the indiscernible words he was mouthing with a palpable mix of emotions. ‘He is a scared and cautious young man,’ Malek thought to himself. ’As he should be with the many dangers lying about our midst. In any case, he is conscious enough for introductions to be in order.’ Malek placed his right hand on top of his chest and slowly spoke his name. “Malek,” he said, before repeating himself once more and then extending his hand in an invitation for Len to introduce himself.

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Posted: Jun 11 2011, 03:21 PM Forum ROLEPLAYING View full topic

Malek smiled when he heard Len’s stomach rumble in the middle of the indiscernible words he was mouthing with a palpable mix of emotions.

‘He is a scared and cautious young man,’ Malek thought to himself. ’As he should be with the many dangers lying about our midst. In any case, he is conscious enough for introductions to be in order.’

Malek placed his right hand on top of his chest and slowly spoke his name. “Malek,” he said, before repeating himself once more and then extending his hand in an invitation for Len to introduce himself.

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