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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Jun 1, 2007 7:25:13 GMT -5
Suddenly, Mrs. Weatherby starts awake. With a quick yawn, she looks around, looks at Coop and Sarah, then leads her cat into her apartment, as if nothing had happened.
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Post by Mierin on Jun 1, 2007 10:56:00 GMT -5
Sarah shrugs at Coop and remarks "That was weird." Going back into the kitchen, she nods and explains the magic pigeon spell to Coop. "It's pretty cool" she says with a grin, "I've never had an opportunity to use it before. Anyway, Tobrias wants us to meet him in the West End. No time was mentioned, so I'm guessing he wants us to meet him shortly."
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Post by dakota on Jun 7, 2007 11:20:54 GMT -5
" No kidding." Coop replied as he watched the other apartment door close before closing theirs. Listening about the spell, Coop shrugged. " Guess we'll have to skip on the breakfast and grab something later." He picked his jacket off the rack, passing Sarah hers as well. " I can go pick up what we need while you're in class tomorrow."
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Post by Mierin on Jun 8, 2007 10:06:07 GMT -5
Sarah grimaces and looks in the fridge and grabs a couple of apples and tosses one to Coop. Smiling at him, she says "So we don't starve." Taking her coat, she puts it on and starts to eat the apple as she grabs her school bag and says "That sounds fine to me."
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Post by dakota on Jun 10, 2007 22:57:55 GMT -5
Taking the apple off the end of a finger, Coop reacted quickly enough to snare the fumble with both hands before it could hit the floor. He tucked it in his pocket with a shrug and a grin," And that would be why I wasn't a receiver." As they started out, he asked," So is there anything I should know or make sure not to do at this meeting? Last thing I want to do is tick off a... " He let it hang in case anyone overheard them.
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Post by Mierin on Jun 11, 2007 10:21:31 GMT -5
Sarah nods at Coop as he trails off and says "Just listen carefully and don't let anyone get to you. That's all I can think of at the moment." Sarah falls quiet as they head over to meet Tobrias, wondering what they will need to do today.
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Jun 14, 2007 8:15:49 GMT -5
OK... so...
The pair meet up with Eleutheroi and Tobrias int he West End, near a gate... an old dissused gate, keeping would-be trespassers from an old dissused path. It was once cobble-stoned, but decades without dedicated repair have left it uneven and overground. The grounds haven't been mowed in a log time, with natural grasses fighting with ancient bushes for dominance.
Tobrias steps up to the gate, waving his hand. As he does, the metal creaks and groans in protest of being stirred into action. And Tobrias leads them in. As he does, he says, "The leader of the West Guild has been asleep for many years. He may ask you, Sarah, to explain things, so keep your story straight. Also, he's very depressed, and very empathic, so keep your minds closed."
The house on the inside of the property, easily a half a kilometer in, looks very, very old. Possible older than the Golth Spire, and even pre-dating the addition of the levels to the city (like a millenia or two). The masonry is ornate, unique, and awe-inspiring, easily having been made by Stonemasters from a by-gone era. However, it stands, undamaged, only covered in decades of accumated dust and composted leaves.
Inside the house, the quartet make their way through dust and decades of untouchedness to what was once a ballroom. Tobrias opens the door and, inside they see mounds of gold and soft metals and, on top of it, a very large and adult (but not yet ancient) dragon.
"Yes, fellow Guild Master?" the dragon asks, stirring little from his rest. As Tobrias waves his hand, an image of the crest on the branded demons appears, glowing in the very muted light. He then explains the nature of their arrival as the dragon lies there.
Coop and Sarah find that Tobrias wasn't kidding. The melancholy in the room is palpable, as if someone were feeding it through the vents.
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Post by dakota on Jun 15, 2007 0:35:36 GMT -5
Coop took Sarah's advice to heart as they entered the dragon's home. He couldn't help himself from being amazed by the wealth of treasure the dragon used as a bed. Not to mention awestruck by actually being in the presence of a dragon. Even the feeling of dispair that hung in the air couldn't overwhelm it as he hung back a bit from the others.
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Post by Mierin on Jun 15, 2007 23:29:32 GMT -5
Sarah can't help but look at her surroundings with a smile. It was all so very nice. She keeps a polite smile on her face as Tobrias explains the reason for their visit, doing her best to keep her mind closed.
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Jun 16, 2007 16:14:12 GMT -5
"Ohhh, yes." Says the dragon. "Demon branding is rare, and foolish." As if it were an academic matter. The huge dragon head shifts so the deep eyes are watching Sarah. "And the Decree Slayer? What is her opinion on the threat to the city?" The tone in his voice suggested anyone else in the room giving any advice on the matter was violating something sacred.
"Or, perhaps, the Hunter is still running the show?" Eleutheroi nearly cringed.
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Post by Mierin on Jun 17, 2007 19:24:10 GMT -5
Sarah is quiet before she replies "It concerns me. Where are these demons being brought over from? Who is doing it? How can I stop it?" Sarah takes a breath before continuing "I've never seen a demon branded before. If it is rare, is there a way I can look up demon brands of the past to try to figure out who could have done this?"
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Jun 17, 2007 20:25:17 GMT -5
The dragon sighs again. With a clatter of golden coins, the dragon's massive forlimb rises into the air. Doing so, it takes control of the image Tobrias had summoned. In doing so, he carves it into pieces. Pointing to one piece, he says, "This is an homage to the Tanshel clan's expert summoning ability. This is the symbol for the West Guild, meaning they feel they are a rejeuvination of the Guild itself. Unlikely. It only depopulated. But it is still active." He pauses. "This... this is new." He examines it closely, from different angles. "Oh my." He says. Dispelling the images, he lies back onto the bed of gold. "Well, we're doomed." He sighs, his head resting on the gold. "They're childish fools dreaming with nostalgia." He yawns. "Follow the Tanshel's newfound popularity, and I'm sure you'll find what you need."
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Post by Mierin on Jun 18, 2007 9:26:04 GMT -5
Sarah listens to the dragon quietly. "Why do you say that we're doomed?" Sarah then makes a note to follow up on the Tanshel clan, hoping it would help point them in the right direction.
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Jun 18, 2007 15:04:43 GMT -5
"Oh..." sighs Shyssthorn the dragon. "Just they are summoners and worshippers of the Old Ones and wish to bring about their arrival to this world." He says, his voice trailing off, and his breathing becoming even.
Tobrias looks at Sarah as the dragon delivered this news. He didn't seem worried... more like that he was doing the math. "We should go." He says, quickly, and heads out, Eleutheroi and Coop in tow.
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Post by Mierin on Jun 19, 2007 9:04:24 GMT -5
Sarah nods at Tobrias and smiles at the dragon and says "Thank you for your help." She then follows the others outside quietly. Once they are outside, she turns to Tobrias and asks "Ok, so what is it that you were figuring out back there?"
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