Virtue had a panicked, feral look in his eyes. The fear looked unnatural and uncharacteristic on the normally calm elf's face.
Virtue - ""Run to where!?!"
The massive head of a bear emerged from the lake and let out a deafening roar. Two massive paws emerged and slammed down on the beach sending dirt and debris flying everywhere. The bear was the size of a house and was covered with mottled fur mixed with a strange chitton.
Christov drew his sword grimly, a hard look in his eyes.
**Miko staggers back, almost losing her grip on her weapon for the briefest of moments.**
Miko - "Ohit'sabear"
**The startled woman catches herself an instant before she could instinctively fire a bolt into the beast; there may yet be another path.**
Miko - "We are trying to defeat the parasite, great bear!"
**A path she doesn't actually believe is going to work, of course, but one should avoid fighting giant armored bears whenever one can. If that isn't an actually a proverb she's coining it right now!**
The bear seemed to hesitate a moment before an arrow hit it just below the eye. It roared with renewed anger and raised a massive paw. Christov's hand glowed a furious red before unleashing a massive red beam that tore off the bear's right ear. The beast reared back.
The ear and and eye were restored to normal but whatever had caused the bear to hesitate before didn't seem to still matter to it. The beast swung its massive right paw and one of its claws caught Christov in the gut, impaling him and then throwing him backwards thirty feet. The half vampire's body hit the floor with a sickening crunch and he lay in a crumpled pile. Miko couldn't tell if he was breathing.
**She casts restore on the him regardless, and tries casting soothe on the bear. She gets up as well, moving towards Christov as fast as she can without turning her back to the beast.**
Miko - "EVERYONE GET AWAY FROM THE ANGRY, INCREDIBLY DEADLY BEAR WE ATTACKED FIRST, PLEASE."
**Her mind continues to race as she moves, willing the owl, currently positioned somewhere behind the bear, to fly out and distract it in a friendly manner. At least, the probably doomed owl will be friendly.**
**Miko smiles at Christov when she sees him stirring; her pulled up sleeve and crouched position suggests she would have tried something drastic had he stayed down. As it were, the woman instead settled for simply casting another restore on him while maintaining the soothe effect on the bear.**
Miko - "The bear paused! Everything in this land either on the beast's side or Celest's side! Great bear, if you are against the parasite we are are not enemies!"
Jebidiah figured it was about time to take some action. He spoke to the bear as he made his way over Christov, "If you are indeed a guardian of the mind of Celest, we are here only to purge here mind from the corruption and bring it and it's misdeeds out into the light. If you would help us with this, we would be grateful. If you would rather not get involved then please, step aside and stand down so that we may move on." When he reached Chirstov, he began to check over any wounds that still remained and were not yet restored.
In case the bear could not understand human speech, Voli used his pendant to translate everything both Miko and Jeb were saying. He also moved to protect Jeb while he was working.
The massive bear shed the owl's gaze with a shake of its head. Its eyes blazed with light and Miko physically felt her soothe spell break its hold. The bear roared loudly but didn't continue its attack. Instead the beast lowered its head to look at them on their level. The companions felt tiny in comparison to the beast. Suddenly there was a massive voice echoing inside each of their minds. Though almost painfully loud the voice held no hint of aggression.
Ryzanthian flinches slightly at the voice now inside his head, and bows in deference to the bear.
Ryzanthian- Great Bear, we speak of what the elves call the "Evil One", the beast we believe has taken refuge in the Castle ahead.
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In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity -Hunter S. Thompson
Theran Lord of Flames Artificer/Smith
You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one -James Anthony Froude
Orin The Aslanyr Sentinel
All the sounds of this valley run together into one great echo, a song that is sung by all the spirits of this valley. Only a hunter hears it -Chaim Potok
"There are apparently two factions in a battle here. Ones who seek this world to be bettered and protected, and others who seek to corrupt and destroy it till it crumbles upon itself. We are fighting for the former. Do you have a side?" Jebidiah asked.
**Miko breathes out with relief when the giant bear leaves. She was definitely coining that proverb. She turns to the others - all of whom had obviously been with the group the entire time.**
Miko - "I haven't felt an increase in anger myself, but it certainly effected Christov's magic."
If Darla had stopped maintaining the spells then her anger didn't linger.
Christov - "I believe the rage caused by my magic was the amplification manifesting itself. Spirit magic can be overwhelming for me when it isn't running amok."
Virtue - "I have never heard of the bears speaking... Or of one being so large.
Darla- Well, then maybe we need to get Celeste to wake up enough to see the parasite, then. That would be a revelation, right?
Darla held her hands out in a questioning gesture before tucking them back in her jacket pockets again. Riddles and cryptic clues were not Darla's thing.
*Ryze sighs and looks at the ceiling in thought*
Ryze- Hmm... That would make sense, but how do we wake her? Do you think shes captive in the castle?
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In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity -Hunter S. Thompson
Theran Lord of Flames Artificer/Smith
You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one -James Anthony Froude
Orin The Aslanyr Sentinel
All the sounds of this valley run together into one great echo, a song that is sung by all the spirits of this valley. Only a hunter hears it -Chaim Potok
With a ponderous look upon his face, Jebidiah said, "Perhaps the bears are an important part of her mind. Thus, her will to stay alive has caused them to grow. He said that the corruption starts from the center, so I would surmise that to be her own memories. With an inverted relationship between the outlying lands which still seem to be pure, and the central castle being filled with the corruption, the castle must be the core of herself and her memories. As for revelation, I feel we will find her inside the castle. And she will be being treated very well. If that is the case we would need to show her what has become of herself before she can begin to get free. I feel we should continue on our path. We may be running out of time." He packed up his things from checking on Christov and, if people were going to follow, lead the way onwards.
*Ryze nods in agreement, and heads after Jebidiah.*
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In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity -Hunter S. Thompson
Theran Lord of Flames Artificer/Smith
You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one -James Anthony Froude
Orin The Aslanyr Sentinel
All the sounds of this valley run together into one great echo, a song that is sung by all the spirits of this valley. Only a hunter hears it -Chaim Potok
The vampire pointed at the lake where the water began to boil up, clearly the precursor to something large emerging.
The Owl disappeared into a mist that was suddenly swirling up from the lake. Although it was out of sight Miko knew the owl wasn't dispelled.
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Miko - "The owl is still alive. Do we rush over or let it finish? Decide. 4-3-2"
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Virtue - ""Run to where!?!"
The massive head of a bear emerged from the lake and let out a deafening roar. Two massive paws emerged and slammed down on the beach sending dirt and debris flying everywhere. The bear was the size of a house and was covered with mottled fur mixed with a strange chitton.
Christov drew his sword grimly, a hard look in his eyes.
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Miko - "Ohit'sabear"
**The startled woman catches herself an instant before she could instinctively fire a bolt into the beast; there may yet be another path.**
Miko - "We are trying to defeat the parasite, great bear!"
**A path she doesn't actually believe is going to work, of course, but one should avoid fighting giant armored bears whenever one can. If that isn't an actually a proverb she's coining it right now!**
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Miko - "EVERYONE STOP FIGHTING!!"
**The woman holds out an arm, casting restore on the bear's ear and eye injuries. She then kneels as well."
Miko - "Please forgive my frightened companions!"
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Miko - "EVERYONE GET AWAY FROM THE ANGRY, INCREDIBLY DEADLY BEAR WE ATTACKED FIRST, PLEASE."
**Her mind continues to race as she moves, willing the owl, currently positioned somewhere behind the bear, to fly out and distract it in a friendly manner. At least, the probably doomed owl will be friendly.**
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Virtue - "You want to talk to a bear?" there was a hysterical edge in his voice. He was clearly terrified.
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Miko - "The bear paused! Everything in this land either on the beast's side or Celest's side! Great bear, if you are against the parasite we are are not enemies!"
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Acelin's Characters (since her sig won't work).
Bear - What parasite do you speak of monkey?
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Ryzanthian- Great Bear, we speak of what the elves call the "Evil One", the beast we believe has taken refuge in the Castle ahead.
In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity -Hunter S. Thompson
Theran Lord of Flames Artificer/Smith
You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one -James Anthony Froude
Orin The Aslanyr Sentinel
All the sounds of this valley run together into one great echo, a song that is sung by all the spirits of this valley. Only a hunter hears it -Chaim Potok
Acelin's Characters (since her sig won't work).
Bear - "The evil one's poison rots you from the center. Look within to find its influence. Only with revelation will damsel be saved."
There was a flashing of light that caused them to avert their eyes and then the bear was gone.
Virtue - "What do you think that it means, have we been poisoned?"
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Darla paused and tried to determine if the anger caused by her strengthen spells earlier was still lingering.
Miko - "I haven't felt an increase in anger myself, but it certainly effected Christov's magic."
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Christov - "I believe the rage caused by my magic was the amplification manifesting itself. Spirit magic can be overwhelming for me when it isn't running amok."
Virtue - "I have never heard of the bears speaking... Or of one being so large.
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Darla held her hands out in a questioning gesture before tucking them back in her jacket pockets again. Riddles and cryptic clues were not Darla's thing.
Ryze- Hmm... That would make sense, but how do we wake her? Do you think shes captive in the castle?
In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity -Hunter S. Thompson
Theran Lord of Flames Artificer/Smith
You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one -James Anthony Froude
Orin The Aslanyr Sentinel
All the sounds of this valley run together into one great echo, a song that is sung by all the spirits of this valley. Only a hunter hears it -Chaim Potok
Acelin's Characters (since her sig won't work).
In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity -Hunter S. Thompson
Theran Lord of Flames Artificer/Smith
You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one -James Anthony Froude
Orin The Aslanyr Sentinel
All the sounds of this valley run together into one great echo, a song that is sung by all the spirits of this valley. Only a hunter hears it -Chaim Potok
**Barring some unforeseen complication, Miko eventually ends up following Jebidiah as well (although she keeps an owl in front of the group).**
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya