Old man takes a couple for the kids

[18:18] {NARRATION} Skye found an old folklore upon the beach of Levengard, and upon reading it, excitedly informed his friends. Naturally, he wanted a spear like the one mentioned in the unnamed folklore, and so him and his friends (and chaperone, Sugarboy), set off to find the materials required to make such a spear. Many believe that Gehenna harbors little mountains, but how mistaken they are. Directly off the south coast of the nation is a small jungle island that harbors a church dedicated to the serpent deity Quetzalcoatl. It is full of hills and steep terrain that is relatively perfect for wind Drakanites and those that follow Quetzalcoatl. That is where their adventure leads them - because after all, where best to get Quetzalcoatl blessed metal than a church dedicated to that deity?

The trip over to the island is relatively quick, just a scant few hours given its location. The waters are calm and easy going and soon enough they disembark onto the island. The beach is small, and doesn’t extend very far inland until it hits the jungle proper. For those used to Gehenna’s environment, this seems almost at home to them - trees block out sunlight in few places due to the overwhelming foliage, and the sounds of the natural and local wildlife could be heard all around them.

The beach seems empty and peaceful, and clearly their journey will lead them directly inland, as there is a dirt trail leading inwards
[18:26] That's right, they brought the geezer along with him- thought he would surely be an invaluable asset to the children on this mission. Not only was it his duty to make sure they were safe, and returned mostly unharmed, he was also their ride. Sailing his private party yacht to Levengard's beach, he would beckon the kids onto the S.S. Sweet Seaduction- in hindsight, he should've picked a better name.

However! It was equipped with the most skilled Gehennan Sailors, with the retired Chieftain at the helm to sail them in a quick and timely fashion. Here was where they could see where the old man felt young again, Dancing as he stood at the helm, and singing a jaunty tune with his men, they would travel in comfort as the mountains became visible on the horizon.

Setting anchor and hopping in a dingy, Sugarboy would do one last check on supplies, he wouldn't share that he had brought healing Elixir's with him- they wouldn't always have that benefit, and so they would treat this with the absolute seriousness it needed.

A boot and pegleg settling in the sand, he would tie the boat to a nearby tree and turn to Skye. "Alright, Skye! Your folktale, your adventure, your lead. I'm right behind ya!" He'd say with the utmost confidence in the youth and current company, they were all of his favorite students, the relaxed Sima that reminded him so much of himself, and the kind hearted and hard working Tahldrig that excelled at anything she did. He would happily await what the drakan that he began seeing as a son would do next.
(Sugarboy)
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[18:26] Always eager to help her friends, Tahldrig agreed to go on this mission with her friend, Skye had told her the folklore and invited her to learn more.

As they set off, Tahl makes smalltalk along the way, discussing recent events, and things she hopes to accomplish within her lifetime. spreading knowledge, learning, things of that nature.

Once they arrive over onto the island she's left smiling. Calm waters, nice beach, backed by a dense forest that reminds her of waking up back home with her parents. Six years ago is when she left home, to set out for LEvengard and her future.

"It's beautiful here." she says as her arms go out wide and she spins in a quick circle. The birds, the animals, everything, it's lovely. Plus the forest seems to be a lot better suited for those without gigantic wings. Tahl goes on a jog to and from Cruxati and Levengard every day, so it's not like the terrainwas too much of a problem for her.

This is Skye's quest, and because of that fact, she's going to let him lead.

After taking in the initial nicety of the area, Tahl draws in a breath, time to be serious, there's no telling what could happen in these woods. She's not going to let Sima get hurt by her not paying attention. Keeping her head on a swivel she follows along, a wary eye searching for any potential threat to her friends.
(Tahldrig)
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[18:27] Disembarking on the island went with smooth sailing after all! Even with a twitchy drakanite surrounded by their best friends the island seemed rather different. With a few small flaps of they're wings the drakanite took off from the ground.


And that was the best part about it. Fresh, clean wind. Brighting the drakanites mood strongly even if it was just the wind. Glancing back towards the group with a slight smile. Even to the chaperone as they took a moment to...embrace the island. It felt almost like home, yet it wasnt.


"In we go...At least the air is much..much better here than back home." That small smile even stayed with the drakanite. Flapping his wings as they lead the group inward. It felt far too much like home after all.


Even so there was that slight buzzing in the back of their head. All this..would it help him find a way to Prodotis?
(Skye Roberts)
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[18:29] Oh Kraus, he wasn't expecting to go this far from home. Sima's stomach rolls into knots as they board a ship, swiftly arriving at their destination. Drawing in a breath he'd watch the waves as they pass on by.

At least it was a change of pace.

Upon arrival he'd scrunch up his nose, light blue hues looking over the area before them. It was... Foresty! A heavy change of pace given the beach bum's disposition.

Like the ever-paranoid mess he was he'd take the bow from about him, letting it rest in his right hand. He'd spent some time preparing for this! Dancing with arrows, nonetheless, can instill a bit of mana into them thankfully. Thus he bridged the gap between his casting method and battle alike.

With a silent, jittery nod like the rattled chihuahua he was he'd follow the Drakanite along. Hopefully things weren't too crazy here, yet...

Well, he'd seen some shit already.
(Sima Kang)
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[18:31] {NARRATION} Soon enough, they find the trail leading upwards, along a mountain. At first, the incline is easy but it soon becomes steeper, and occasionally there are small stone stairs to provide traction and a clear pathway up along the mountain. The wind picks up, and if the party isn’t careful they may just well fall off the mountain itself.

Everyone please roll a D20!!
[18:36] {NARRATION} Out of all of them, it appeared Sugarboy's age was catching up with him. The wind howls and suddenly, the man slips, falling off the precarious ledge to the horror of the children.

Only to be stopped, midair, a few seconds later.

He's brought back up to the path, before from in front of them, approaches an older man. He's roughly around Sugarboy's age, with a hood hiding most of his features but soon enough he speaks,

"My name is Jenro... There are typically no travellers to this island, why are you all here?" He'd ask.
[18:44] Muted and dulled wings flapping abit at a slower rate as Sugarboy slipped off the ledge, winds far too fierce suddenly before he was seemingly stopped and brought back. If the drakanite wasnt afraid...they would definatly be lying.

After seemingly calming they're heartrate the drakanite flapped forward. Trying to quiet down the buzzing noise and slight twitch that kept re-appearing at the worst of times.

"Well...uhm..I read a folklore about an stoppable spear and an unbreakable shield..so I thought I could find stuff to make it with along side my friends and..chaperone of course. I figured..maybe we could get metal blessed by my uhm..d-deity here after all. And, learn a thing or two.."
(Skye Roberts)
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[18:44] The Kang continues to press forth, trudging silently through the forest and mountain alike. With how little he moved from the sandy shores he finds himself rather surprised to be climbing the incline as well as he is. He'd step mainly with grace, bow held at the ready.

Those surging gales of wind are near welcoming to him, honestly. He'd remain stalwart in their little march, taking up the rear. Sima's eyes go wide as Sugarboy slips right off under a pressing gale, however, and just as he's about to scream out a command to the winds--

Only to have the professor brought back to them. A surprised little huff parts from him, and as those light blue hues land on the cloaked man he'd remain silent. Instead, he looks towards Skye - He'd be able to explain the situation best.
(Sima Kang)
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[18:45] Sugarboy, so old, must have been the dancing he was doing. "Sugarboy!" Tahl shouts as he falls, her voice stricken with panic. A few seconds later, he reappears on the path. What dandy luck that was.

"Thank you Jenro, for saving my friend." she says to the older man. It's purely assumption that he's the one who saved Sugarboy, who else could it have been?

"I am here to aid my friends, my name, is Tahldrig." She gives the hooded man a Gehennan salute, just like her dead old dad taught her. A sign of respect to other Gehennans. Her eyes begin to curiously assess the man, is he a threat, or an ally? So far she's leaning towards ally since he did after all save Sugarboy.

"I too would like to learn more about certain things Jenro, would it be too much to ask if you may be willing to help us learn?" She figures why not ask? What's the worst that could happen?
(Tahldrig)
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[18:47] Maybe he was keeping too much of an eye on the children, maybe it was the fact he chose to have a pegleg over a more anatomical prosthetic, or maybe he smoked too much on the ride over.

Whatever it was, he would be caught off guard by the sudden gust, shouting a "Shit!" as he plummeted off the side. He was scrambling midair to see if there was atleast water he could use to break his fall- however, he would feel the carress of the flowing breeze grab ahold of him and set him right.

One he felt ground he would fold over, placing his hand over his quick beating heart as he fished out a joint from his breast plate, lighting with a snap of his finger and toking until he found his chill again.

Finally he would stand up, flashing a smile to the hermit with a hand. "Ah, thanks for the hand, fam! That woulda been a nasty spill, and really embarrassing as the chaperone if I were to get hurt for not watching my step." He'd mutter the last part before washing over it with a hearty and thankful laugh.

"Tell me, Jenro, are you an old Gehennan? Or from somewhere else?" He'd ask, getting friendly with the man who very well saved his life.
(Sugarboy)
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[18:52] {NARRATION} Jenro for his part, listens to the group - he listens to Skye's explanation, Tahldrig's request to help them learn, and Sugarboy's inquiry about whether or not he was from Gehenna or not.

"We were from Gehenna, yes," He'd explain, "A group of us came out to the island and established a home here, a colony dedicated to Quetzalcoatl on this island. We wanted to get away from the wars and death of Agartha... What is your diety, young one?" He asked, eyes falling upon Skye, "It looks.... Like it's Quetzalcoatl, yes? As for willing to help you all learn, of course. Of course!"

He'd pause now, before motioning,

"I will lead you to our home. It's high up in the mountains, as it's better and easier to worship Quetzalcoatl up here. The winds are favorable up there."
[18:56] A smile is displayed to the man as he said he'd help them learn. That's what she loves to do most. Learn.

Tahl looks over to Skye, Sugarboy, and lastly Sima, where her eyes remain near, watchfully. She says nothing other than "Thank you very much." before she's ready to follow.

Winds upon the mountain.. things could get tricky.. She hasn't learned how to fly yet.. she's not been able to properly manifest her cosmic magic in that way yet.
(Tahldrig)
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[18:59] A small nod from the drakanite before they shook their head. And boy did they shake it, almost as if trying to expell...something. For better or for worse after all.

"Mhm..Quetzalcoatl is my deity. And..always willing to learn! I need more knowledge about..our deity after all, they'res not much back home...A-and thank you by the way for uhm..leading us towards you're home I bet its l-lovely."

Another twitchy smile from the drakanite before a thought crossed their mind. They didnt have wings at all. Perhaps they could help a few of them..but then again they werent sure themselves.

"Right..uhm..lets go guys uhm...yea!" Upwards the mountain with a guide they go after all.
(Skye Roberts)
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[18:59] Sima's, as always, high strung in these environments. Unknown lands and dangers weighed heavily on a coward's mind and the Kang was no different. He'd listen as Jenro spoke, a precautionary glance shot nearly in each direction - From their very shadows to the cliff's edge.

A meek nod of thanks is cast towards the Gehennan, and should the party proceed forth he'd follow along.
(Sima Kang)
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[19:00] Sugarboy would smile warmly as Jenro spoke, a group of peaceful Gehennans looking to avoid wars? Now this was a man he could vibe with! "Aye, I understand that deeply- I've done what I can to bring peace to Agartha- though as I got older I thought it almost impossible- atleast until I became Chieftain of Ezmara. I focused on peace in our Claim, and then sought to work from there."

Looking at the old man, it was hard to discern any country of origin from him, however, Gehennan he certainly was not- atleast not visually, but he bled for the Spirits, and no Gehennan who had seen him in action would ever question his spirit.

The chaperone was married to a Quetzalcoatl blessed, having sired a son who carried it as well- Sugarboy always got along famously with them, and that only made him that much more happy to meet the man and learn more of their people and the quest that Skye was on. -Though after his initial statements, he would quiet up, old men had a habit of rambling endlessly, and he didn't want to deprive the kids of what they came for because he wanted to shoot the breeze with another Gehennan long separated from Agartha.
(Sugarboy)
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[19:06] {NARRATION} The Magi leads them through the trails, picking out the right ones, as several times the trail splits into two paths and sometimes even three. Eventually, they arrive at the community proper. The very first thing the group would notice is these are mostly simple people leading ordinary lives. They live in stone buildings, and the fanciest thing is the temple itself, a large stone structure that lays further up the mountain, where the winds blow the hardest. It's multiple stories, too.

The people all stop and briefly stare at the group of outsiders before a few them greet them with friendly tones, clearly unbothered by their presence but curious all the same.
[19:12] They were Gehennan, alright. Simple, peaceful, it was deep down what they all really wanted. They spirits called for blood when enemies were running amuck in their lands, but during times of peace? Warriors became farmers, crafters, it was this duality in the tribal settlement that appealed to the Oldman in his youth.

Architecture was simple because that was all that was needed, just a little shelter from the elements, living in harmony with nature. Sugarboy would be beaming with the light of the Lifestream, loving just the little slice of Paradise he wanted to share with Agartha- maybe he could retire here with his Wife when his work was finally done on Agartha?

Smiling and waving as flowers blossomed, and fruit bearing trees suddenly carried a yield ripe for the plucking. He would continue following along up to the temple, paying much more caution with each step and being ready for another gust of wind that might try to catch him off guard.

Spirits, his wife would not be happy if he was taken out by her own element.
(Sugarboy)
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[19:13] As she follows along she remains quiet as usual in situations such as these, just keeping an eye on everything.

A smile is displayed to each of the people the group pass by, saluting a few of them and showing the kindness she always shows to strangers.

She waits to see what happens nexty.
(Tahldrig)
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[19:14] Kraus, so many paths... Would they have to remember which they took on their way down? A little 'hm' rolls about in his throat for a time, electing to attempt calmly taking in the wildlife about them. Given the mountain they proceed up he'd silently study the rocks they passed by.

Upon arrival into the community proper he'd visibly shrink. The Kang was a sore thumb out - Valmasian in most aspects surrounded by Gehennans. How did they create such stone structures, he'd wonder, but his eyes eventually land on the multi-storied temple down their path.

Kraus that's large.

A sheepish wave and greeting is cast towards the natives. Sima was very much out of his element right now.
(Sima Kang)
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[19:17] Traveling throught he various winding trails was almost as if it was the great winged serpent itself. Quite litterally dizzying the drakanite before they regained focus. Hugging themselves slightly before they flapped their wings.


Even if everything was great and peaceful even waving at the people as they greeted the group. Even if the drakanite asked a few questions along the way.

"I do got a question...the higher we get does the stronger a connection with Quetzalcoatl? And..can other drakanites do the same for they're deity? And...I think thats it actually.."

A half baked sigh came from the drakanite while making sure all his friends were still with him. No one left behind after all yet...


I don't know if I can do this at all...
(Skye Roberts)
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[19:27] {NARRATION} Now, the Magi stops and turns to the group, as they take in the sights of the peaceful settlement. This was precisely what Gehenna was like during times of peaces; warriors turned crafters and farmers. But these people were no warriors, they were simply people devoted to that which they worshipped.

"The higher you go, it doesn't necessarily mean a stronger connection with Quetzalcoatl. As for the other Drakanites, I cannot say, I don't know their deities. Now... You mentioned getting metal blessed by Quetzalcoatl directly. While I can't really help you much with it, I can lead you on the proper path."

He now gestured to the temple, up the mountain.

"There is a test of old - a fierce one, that you will need to undergo in the temple up there. Quetzalcoatly himself will watch over you all, and if you please him he will bless the metal. Do you think you're prepared?"
[19:31] This is strangely one place that Tahl may have called home, there's so much familiar to her. Like some of the men here, her father is a fierce Gehennan warrior, who during times of peace spends his days fishing and relaxing with her mother.

As the man began to speak of getting the metal blessed Tahldrig nods a few times. That is their ultimate goal. Of course, Tahldrig does have a few goals in mind for herself, ones that would benefit both her and Sima. Something with cosmic properties or the influence of the stars.

Once asked if they thinky they're prepared she gives the man a confidant spile before waiting for her partners to acknowledge they are too ready.
(Tahldrig)
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[19:33] With his head on a swivel he's near tempted to dart over towards a merchant as they pass one by. Perhaps he should get Percy something... No, he'd rather have something else than jewelry.

Honestly he'd rather have chocolate probably.

Sima's eyes once more turn towards the temple upon the mountain. A rigorous test of old within those walls? The Kang presses his lips into a thin frown, his grip tightening upon his bow. What would that test upon that summit hold for them?

Those light blue hues travel towards Skye. He'd open his mouth to speak with a bit of hesitancy.

"I... Think we'll be able to? I-I'unno… Skye's call, really. Don't think we're aiming to go home empty handed though." A meek smile shortly follows his statement.
(Sima Kang)
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[19:35] With the questions answered they gave a small nod. Quetzalcoatl..they're deity. The reason they have the wings they do now. Even still they were determined. After all..they needed to move foward all for him. They needed to be ready for that controntion...

"A test of old..Im..im ready for it. Err...I think we're all ready for it I think..But...I'll do my best to make Quetzalcoatl proud."

Gaze glancing away from the hooded figure before they landed onto the temple. A deep breath and a deep breath out as they flapped towards it. Hopefully with the group behind him after all.
(Skye Roberts)
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[19:39] Spirits sure did love their tests and shows of strength, and the various forms that is took. Five years into being Chieftain of Ezmara, Sugarboy had joined his blood brothers, Tototl and Nyx into the Spirit Realm, looking to seek passage to Yggdrasil. They had to standout amongst a crowd of two hundred wardens, nethradin, and elementals in a tournament hosted by Caendr himself, the Uray god of Victory.

The three Gehennans showed their might, and Sugarboy knew the present company was more than capable of handling such themselves. Clapping Sima and Skye on the shoulder, and if he had a third arm? He would do so for Tahl as well- but the two boys seemed a lot less confident, so he gave them the boost they needed.

"Aye, we'll do it! And we'll do it in record time, and pass with flying colors! -Ah, but I'm sure our actions will speak loud enough to Quetzalcoatl himself.. Anyway, shall we?" He'd say smiling to his students before she started to ascend the steps to the temple.
(Sugarboy)
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[19:39] {NARRATION} The Magi laughed at the enthusiasm shown before he gestured to a path. It was off the main path, and it was clear that it was the way up to the temple.

"Then I wish you all the best of luck! Do be warned however, if you think the winds coming to this village were rough, the winds along the trail are even harsher. Be. Careful!"
[19:44] Advice heeded and thanks given, Sugarboy would take the cursed staff off his back- man he really need to set the time aside with Ohtli to exorcize this thing- and would use it as a walking stick, another point of contact on the ground to anchor himself, even using his mater magic to make treads on his boot to stick him to the ground nice and solidly- he wasn't taking ANY chances after his last spill.
(Sugarboy)
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[19:45] "We'll be sure to keep a close eye on professor Sugarboy, mhm!" A half-hearted, teasing smile is cast towards their chaperone. Perhaps that clap on the shoulder was what he needed.

Surely he'd actually watch his step this time, right? After all the Kang was unsure if he'd be able to pull something off like what Jenro had done. Keeping the bow in a white-knuckled grip he'd move along at the rear of the group should they proceed forth.
(Sima Kang)
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[19:45] Even harsher winds? That..seemed extremely troubling. All they could ever truely do was hope for the very best.


"Ah..thank you sir, we'll do our best after all."

Using the wind to boost the winds even further around the drakanite as they headed towards the temple. Even if they were a bit slow about it...After all, fear had that type of effect on the drakanite.
(Skye Roberts)
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[19:45] "Thank you Jeron! Spirits protect!" she says as she bids him farewell.

After the group began to begin their way up the path Tahl looks over to Sima. "Stay close Sima, I don't need you slippin off the edge like some people. I can't fly yet." she said, poking a little fun at Sugarboy but letting her concern out into the air. Sima at times is very clumsy.. she's going to have to be ready to either get in the way of what's coming at him.. or grab him and throw him out of the way. She has a job to do that transcends their friendship. She has to protect him.

"Following your lead now Skye." she said as she waits.
(Tahldrig)
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[19:51] {NARRATION} The path starts off relatively easy, the incline growing steeper and steeper; until they're on the cliffside of a mountain, high up. There are small ropes that protect them from tumbling to their deaths in any ordinary fashion, but really a body pulling upon the rope would enable it to give way pretty easily!

Everyone please roll a D6.
[19:57] {NARRATION} Sima and Sugarboy both almost fall; but they don't, thankfully. Sugarboy's life flashes before his eyes briefly thanks to his near death experience previously upon the mountain. Beyond that, they're free to continue traveling.
[20:00] Sugarboy had never gotten to meat Euyitl's parents, they had since long passed after they reunited in Deseti's ruins. Though with how much the winds were fighting him here? He could only assume her father's spirit had it out for him- Euyitl had always said he was a proud Gehenna, and based on her prefences for a stereotypical strong muscle head- he got the hint Daddy in law wasn't too happy with him.

"Hey- guys, let's take it slow, Yeah? Slow and steady wins the race!" He'd say laughing VERY uneasily as he decided to crawl from here on out.
(Sugarboy)
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[20:01] Sima's steps were probably a bit more than just confident. He's stomping up the mountain, an ever watchful eye set on their chaperone and the shadows about them. One fell gust, however, nearly sends himself careening over the edge with Sugarboy.

There's an extremely loud yip of surprise, but by some divine intervention he's saved. Now quaking in his boots he'd give a meek little nod. He'd elect to take it reeeal slow up the steep mountain path.
(Sima Kang)
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[20:02] Incline on the path was..the hardest part for them all. Especially for the drakanite and and those who didnt take well to climbs. Beating their wings with all their might as they rarely used the small ropes that kept them from tumbling. Even if the wind buffled the young drake and sent them back a bit.

"Bah...y-yea lets take it slow..Even flying with this wind is..harsh and painful..s-so slow and steady yea.."
(Skye Roberts)
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[20:02] Right away, right away Sima's luck starts rearing it's ugly head. As Sima began to fall a certain someone quickly grabbed him by his collar and pulled him back to safety.

She's going to allow the rest of the group to cross the tarzan style rope system before she seems to effortlessly make her way across it.

As the group climbs the path Tahl continues to stay right beside Sima just in case. She's not too close to bump into him or anything, but she does stay within grabbing range.

'Kraus.. Quetzecoatl.. please guide us safely. Once we return home safe, I will be happy to make an offering to you both." a minor prayer runs through the gehennan girl's head. What's going to come next?
(Tahldrig)
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[20:13] {NARRATION} The winds along the mountain path blow ferociously, but the party sees their safety is close. They just need to make it through this last bit of the path.

Please roll another D6, everyone!
[20:20] {NARRATION} This time, Skye is the one who almost falls; but they don't. It's close, however. Thankfully, the entire group manages to reach the clearing where the Temple stood, safe and sound!

The temple itself is very old, the exact age of it is unknown, but there are vines growing alongside of it and some of the stones have fallen out. Thankfully it doesn't look like it's about to crumble. Beyond that, it appears to be well taken care of. Heavy stone doors block the entrance.

Please flex your strength!
[20:25] {NARRATION} Unfortunately, if the group tried to open the heavy stone doors; they'd find themselves unable to. They simply were too heavy! They'd have to think of another way in.
[20:26] Sugarboy asks, "We could.. Look for a window?"
[20:26] Tahldrig says, "We could use gravity magic to lighten the boulder while Sima and Sugarboy push it with a burst of water."
[20:26] Skye Roberts exclaims, "Probably..o-or that could work!"
[20:26] Skye Roberts says, "Though...im not that good with gravity magic.."
[20:26] Sima Kang says, "Maybe... Yeah."
[20:27] Sugarboy asks, "Anyone have gravity magic?"
[20:27] Tahldrig says, "Skye does."
[20:27] Skye Roberts says, "I d-do.."
[20:28] Sugarboy exclaims, "Ah you'll be fine then!"
[20:28] Tahldrig says, "I can strengthen his circuitry with my cosmic magic to amplify his magic as well."
[20:28] Sugarboy exclaims, "I believe in ya, son!"
[20:39] If everyone was dead set on it..then they would use the magics after all! Even if they used it rarely and randomly. They decided to give it a try.

Twitching slightly before they seemingly held out there hands towards the rocks. They're friends believed in him..and even his dad did too. So maybe...just maybe..

This was something...I can deal with?

A deep breath as their wings expand to they're full height. Eyes shimmering with a dull light that flowed through their wings. Shifting the various colors to a dull grey as the used their magic to ever so slowly lighten the boulder for the group. Hard work even as the drakanites vision blurred..and that set in the creeping voices that taunted every night.

I dont know if I can do this...I cant, I cant, I cant..

They simply faltered even as they tried their hardest it was quite apparent that he was shaking beneath the strain of lightening the boulder and the relentless terrors that plagued him.
(Skye Roberts)
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[20:43] As Skye begins channeling his cosmic magic, Tahl steps over and places a hand on his shoulder. She begins to draw in the cosmic energys that always loom overhead. Second by second she redirects them through her body and into Skye's, utilizing a mixture of her combat potency, and her understanding as a medical student to allow that mana to safely flow into him and fuel his circuits. Quite similar to how Sugarboy had empowered her when she had to purge Death magic.

Skye would feel an immense surge within his body. The slight chill of Tahl's cosmic magic flowing throughout him and likely causing him to feel a little cold. Tahl draws upon her star Skine, who gifts her with the strength of the night sky. It's a calming and cool feeling that it brings along with it, but if there's too much.. it can leave one feeling as cold as death itself.
(Tahldrig)
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[20:46] Seeing Skye struggle as he wasn't that adept in Gravity magic, Sugarboy would step forward, still beaming with that lively light that carried the positivity and love he carried for each child present.

Two were broken in their own way, managing to the best of their abilities.

Placing a hand on the Drakan's other shoulder, he would smile warmly, imparting some of his own mana as he offered some encouraging words. "Hey- take it easy fam." He'd say noticing how tightly he was tensed. "You're just making it heavier like that~ Lighten up, think happy thoughts- like when you first got your wings, and you began to fly."

He'd try to see if tapping into a happy childhood memory would be the trick, reaching before the incident that lead to him watching as his friend to his life. Sugarboy didn't know if it was a happy memory, but he hoped it was- there was also the fact he didn't know DIDLY SQUAT about gravity magic- Koume blew his mind when she put a gravity rune on a tea pot so it pured itself. Boy magic was amazing.
(Sugarboy)
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[20:48] Well, the plan was to lighten the boulder and blast it away with heavy beams of water. Drawing in a breath he'd let out a determined huff. An arrow with blue feathers along its shaft. With the ammunition pulled from the quiver one finds its head to be... Well, pure water. It's sharpened to fine 'point'.

Drawing it back on the bow's string he'd take aim at the boulder. The arrow itself begins to form into a concentrated beam upon the string. He'd await for Sugarboy's mark, quietly muttering to himself to keep that beam readied upon the string.

"You can do this Skye... Just take it slow, concentrate. One step at a time!" He'd assure the Drakanite, flashing a half-hearted grin.
(Sima Kang)
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[21:02] These doors only open one way...out.

There was something new. The feeling of cosmic mana flowing through them, chilling yet at the same time empowering. It was...new, yet it was something that the drakanite was whoefully unsure how to deal with. How to truely even use the mana. But even it they didnt know how to the teens own mana knew what to do. A blazing yellow crystal forming upon the drakanites arm as they seemingly managed to lighten the boulder more.

Next came Sugaryboys mana. They're dad, with words imparted upon them they gave a small smile as they closed their eyes. Once more taking a deep breath as a cooling azura crystal grew on the drakanites other arm.

Mixing both chilling and relaxing mana together to lax the gravity around the boulder even more. Calming down the nerves of the drakanite long enough to lift the boulder out of the way long enough for both Sima and Sugarboy to take a shot.
(Skye Roberts)
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[21:05] Looking to Sima, Sugarboy would give the nod, the hand not resting on Skye's shoulder would pull back as he quickly bided his mana, outstretching it and unleashing a massive torrent on the boulder to push it out of the way with Sima's help.

The teacher only hoped it was a spell he knew- since they didn't get that far into Hydromancy before classes were canceled.
(Sugarboy)
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[21:06] Upon the nod he'd let the arrow fly. As the string flies forth a torrent follows the created path, crashing into the boulder and attempting to push it out of the way! Sima's grinning from ear to ear now that he doesn't have to awkwardly call upon the waters about them.
(Sima Kang)
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[21:07] Tahldrig continued to let her mana flow into Skye.
(Tahldrig)
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[21:12] {NARRATION} As Skye attempted to control their own affinity for gravity, the door at first seemed impossible to move and impossible to budge. But soon enough, thanks to the efforts of not only Skye, but his friends supporting him? The doors rattled at first. Stone against stone grinded, before it moved slowly but surely, out of the way.

They were able to enter the temple now.
[21:13] Sima Kang says, "R-right uhm... Skye first? Skye first."
[21:14] Sugarboy says, "Aye! Good on ya ,Skye~"
[21:15] Tahldrig says, "Good job Skye! "
[21:17] Skye Roberts says, "Ah...thanks.."
[21:22] A weary sigh from the drakanite as they slightly faultered. Crystals filled with cosmic mana and Sugarboy's own mana shattering nigh instantly. Weary breaths came from the drakanite as they wasted no time in shuffling into the temple with they're friends.


"Onward..and upwards as we..say I think..right?" Another weary smile as they gave a small thumbs up to the others as well.
(Skye Roberts)
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[21:24] Sima gives a meek nod, holding up a thumb to signal he was ready.
(Sima Kang)
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[21:24] Tahldrig says, "*seems a little bit tired due to the influx of mana into someone else but she nods her head and continues to follow behind, keeping a close eye on everyone.*\"
[21:24] Tahldrig seems a little bit tired due to the influx of mana into someone else but she nods her head and continues to follow behind, keeping a close eye on everyone.
(Tahldrig)
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[21:28] {NARRATION} Surprisingly, as they enter the temple... They'll notice it's oddly bright, from high window slits that filter light into it, as well as torches within the interior. There is a small shrine altar set up and in front of it, stone benches. There are stairs leading to the next floor. Shortly after they step foot into the temple, a clearing of the throat could be heard.

It was Jenro.

"The test is simple. Beginning on the second floor, you'll face creature after creature, in order to prove your strength to Quetzalcoatl. I'm offering you this last chance to back out if you all are unsure."
[21:30] Tahl looks around, a smile on her face, at least it's not a dark and stinky temple, it's a well kept one, surely not a trap! "Hey! It's even more beautiful on the inside!" she says. It was then that she heard the clearing of a throat and she quickly looks in that direction.

"Oh, hey Jenro! Thank you for guiding us up here, it was a lot of fun!" she says to him. The joy on her face clear as day, this is a very welcome distraction for her from the happenings at home.

Back out after all of this? hah, not a chance.
(Tahldrig)
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[21:32] Old men and their tricks, Sugarboy would be curious as to how he made it here before them- though assuming he was a priest of Quetzalcoatl, the trying winds would surely give him no trouble.

Taking a moment to appreciate the décor and insides of the temple, Sugarboy would nod, he was not averse to challenges or fighting creatures. He would've spoken up here, said how they wouldn't back down, yadda yadda, but he was getting carried away in the thrill of the adventure! He'd remain quiet, letting the teens speak for themselves.
(Sugarboy)
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[21:32] Sima's nose scrunches up as they enter the temple, light blue hues slowly scanning their surroundings. Well lit, an altar, stairs... And Jenro.

Wait, how'd Jenro beat them here? The Kang's eyes squint for a time as his head tilts lightly to the side. Well, perhaps there were hidden tunnels up into the temple itself?..

He wouldn't question it, his poor brain would be aching. "Uhm… Yeah, we'll keep going. We've trekked up all of that mountain after all, and I want Skye to be happy." Another flash of a smile rises on his lips.

Should they continue forth he'd follow along.
(Sima Kang)
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[21:36] That was the test? It felt more than that after all. A bridge of something else to those below. Yet the world grew a tad bit hazy for the drakanite, so they ended up popping a small piece of candy into their mouth. Feathers returning to the muted varaity of colors afterwards.


"Then let us...travel upwards. And may quetzlacoutl help us all out in this tiring time..Spirits know I feel t-tired.."

Still attempting to catch his breath the drakanite chose to float more so on the gliding winds with they're winds. To get the metal they would pray with their might after all.
(Skye Roberts)
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[21:41] {NARRATION} Jenro could only nod, and gesture towards the stairs leading to the second floor.

"Then I pray to Quetzalcoatl that you impress him," He said gently.
[21:41] Sugarboy asks, "Onwards and upwards! Eh, Skye?"
[21:41] Tahldrig exclaims, "Yep!"
[21:41] Skye Roberts says, "Onward and upwards dad...Onwards and upwards."
[21:41] Sugarboy says, "Now let's Quetzalcoatl what my students can do~"
[21:41] Skye without further ado...up the stairs this party shall do.
(Skye Roberts)
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[21:41] Tahldrig followed along staying right behind Sima.
(Tahldrig)
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[21:41] Sima follows along!
(Sima Kang)
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[21:52] {NARRATION} As they go up the stairs to the start of the test, what awaits them upon the second floor is surprising. It's a large stone Golem; similar almost to the one within Levengard. As they all gather upon the floor, crystals embedded deep within it turn on, lighting up and giving the Golem an almost unrealistic look. It looked prepared to fight, once they engaged.
[21:55] Ahh fighting, Tahldrigs specialty. Even though she hates fighting, she's damn good at it.

"Alright, now's where I bark orders." she began as she looks over to Sugarboy. "Sugarboy, do what you can to get your waters in between the cracks of the golem, try and force its body apart little by little.

Sima, once you both get your waters where you need them, work on freezing it to expand the waters. This will cause the rocks within the golem to crack and break apart."

Golden sparks began to rain down from her as she draws her staff forth.

"I'll focus my healing magics on Sima, Sugarboy you focus yours upon Skye. Together, we shall take this test and show it our strength."

As for what her and Skye should do.. well it's quite simple. "Skye, you and I focus on landing our heavy hitting spells at the weakening points of the golem." Together the four should be more than enough to topple the giant.
(Tahldrig)
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[22:01] Sima carefully ascends the stairs, grumbling to himself on which arrow to pull out first. Perhaps a water arrow to start them off... Winds? Another strong choice. Reaching the crest of the stairs however reveals...

A golem!

As it powers up his stomach begins to roll into knots once more. It's a strange thing to be told what to do given all the circumstances - A pacifist overall, but... This was a test, right? They were meant to fight.

With a meek little nod he'd draw forth a green-feathered arrow. A nonexistent head appears on that shaft, yet those attuned to the winds can easily depict the concentrated gusts upon it. Knocking the arrow he'd draw in a slow breath.

"Just... Stay careful, right? We can do this." A half-assuring nod follows as he takes aim. "Let's show what we've learned so far, hm?- Aid me in this if you can, Cancri."

A distant call to an ironically named star, but nonetheless yellow stardust begins to draw forth from his circuitry. The sparkling Kang prepares to launch the first volley forth!
(Sima Kang)
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[22:01] Noting how similar the golem was to the one in Leven, the teacher would make an idle comment, "Huh, I always wanted to fight that thing.. This will be a good test~" He'd say almost a little too excitedly, he'd open his mouth to start making a gameplan as he often did during expeditions, then he'd remember his role as chaperone- though it seemed Tahl had beat him to it, making a very sound battle plan.

"Aye aye captain! I'll bring in plenty of Water for the both of us Sima- and I'll keep an eye out for anyone looking down." Sugarboy was a multitasker through and through, water being pulled from all around in the humid jungle air as it began to flood the room. It was here that the master hydromancer's fine control over the liquid element really shined, leaving a pocket of air around Skye and Tahldrig so they could move unhindered. Sima would most likely find the water to be a great boon to his movement.

Holding his hands out, he no longer had to call on his blood to coat him, fulling unleashing the harmonious mana from Life's source around him. Palms facing the golem as he dipped into that iconic low, and relaxed fighting stance with a big grin on his face.
(Sugarboy)
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[22:03] Crystals littered the very ground they stood upon. Causing the drakanite to fly mostly over the room. Using gusts of winds to part some of the crystals on the ground they soon landed upon it. Head bowed as they began to pray softly before anything else.

"Immortal Mother, my keeper and guardian, I need you in my troubled hour. Illuminate me with your light so I might overcome my obstacles. Help us reach the top..let me return that which I witnessed once.

Prayer said and done to honor they're deity before they began the ever long climb. A static outline of something rather..small seemed to be cradled on the drakanites shoulder. Whatever it may have been it seemed as if it was...malformed to say the least. Even as more specters seemingly surrounded the drakanite to protect. A nod towards Tahl as they took flight once more.

"Right...right I can do this..I can certainly do this."

I dont know if I can do this...
(Skye Roberts)
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[22:04] Tahldrig exclaims, "We're here with you Skye! All of us together can do t his!"
[22:06] * You have been awarded 2 Roleplay Points! *
[22:09] Tahldrig begins drawing in the strength of skine.. need mana..
(Tahldrig)
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[22:10] Skye uttered another small prayer to Quetzalcoutl.
(Skye Roberts)
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[22:13] Sugarboy says, "Atleast let me post before ya"
[22:13] Tahldrig exclaims, "No!"
[22:20] Tahldrig says, "fine with me"
[22:22] Tahldrig's plan went off without the hitch, with Sugarboy taking the initial lead to fill the room with water, scalding current would pummel the golem and begin prying at any openings that could seep inside.

The teacher had not mentioned the strength that came with water, it was simple physics, the more surface area meant that less physical strength was required to move an object. What did that mean in this context? The second the retired Chieftain found an opening, he exploited it. Flooding the golem's insides with water, pushing more and more in increasing the preasure, forcing large fissures and other openings to reveal themselves.

Even in the flurry of chaotic tides, the Golem would still move, focusing his students more than the old man, he didn't appreciate this. However, with his job being deligated to slowing it and opening it up, he had more than enough attention to divert to the students, sending healing holy water their way and mendingthe cuts and bruises they accumulated as the behemoth crashed into each of them in a calculated assault.

Each of them chipping away at it and weakening it to the point that Sugarboy could push it onto it's knees, breaking open it's Torso to reveal it's fragile core at the center.

"BUSTED WIDE OPEN- GETTEM NOW SKYE!" The elder would shout as his voice carried through the waves with some strain as the Golem tried to break from his grasp.
(Sugarboy)
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[22:25] As the battle began it seems just like everyone followed Tahl's instructions. She watches her comrades work together with a proud smile on her face. With all of their combined magics, the golem hardly has room to move without being knocked around or slowed down.

In the end the group won (writers block.)
(Tahldrig)
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[22:26] Dancing, twisting, twirling, and quite literally moving at speeds that shouldnt even be possible for the drakanite. Pink dust falling off the drake as they sped around in the very air. Releasing shockwaves as they swarmed the golem with immense speed. But something was strangly off. Even as the ground lit ablaze with holy magic, any that the drakanite passed over was seemingly devoured.

If not by the drakanite but by the very spectal shape that sat atop the teens shoulders. Even though..the spectral figure seemed to fade away as it continued to devoure the mana of the golem. Only biting into the thumb to save it from fading away completely. But even then it seemed as if..they were almost too late. With Tahl's plan, Sima and Sugarboys water works. And the recleness from Skye the behemath was defeated...yet there was still the death blow to deal.


Tahl's plan had worked without a hitch. And even so forth the retired chieftian and his new dad seemingly forced the Golem to its knees. Once more breathing in as pink sugary winds swirled around the drakanite as they sped up once more. Quite literally shooting themselves through the golem as a whole. Pink tinted wind magic mostly damping the blows as the fading specter consumed any stray magic that sought to harm the drakanite. But with it over..all there was left to do was climb even higher.

"My head...hurts. I'm not sure whats on my shoulder but..I have the foggiest idea..lets..lets keep going.."
(Skye Roberts)
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[22:28] The Kang takes to the outer edges of the room, drawing arrow after arrow as volleys of varying elements rain down upon the golem. Their feathers range from yellow, blue, green, and an odd gold. With the others holding the golem back he was able to stay relatively safe!

As for now there wasn't... Much of a response from Cancri. Their energy continued to radiate through the Kang as arrows sail through the air, his mana replenishing over time as his circuitry is taxed upon each piece of ammo.

Through the barrage of icy spikes that surround the golem to the literal tornados and hurricanes that spawn from the 'missed shots', Sugarboy manages to open an attack for Skye! With the golem wide open Sima lowers his bow, a golden-feathered arrow knocked on the string. Its head, of course, seems to hold divine energies that his bloodline held.

Skye... Quite literally bulldozes through the golem. With widened eyes he'd let out a little huff of amusement.The wonders of sugar! With the first test defeated the Kang lets out a relieved huff, prepared to march forth.
(Sima Kang)
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[22:28] Tahldrig says, "Let's..keep going."
[22:28] Tahldrig asks, "Wait..did it leave anything behind?"
[22:34] {NARRATION} As Sugarboy took the lead to fill the floor with water, most of it scalding to the touch, it slowed the Golem down considerably. Soon enough however, the water floods the insides of it. The Golem itself tried it's best to move in response but found it harder to do so.

Thanks to the Teacher's lead, Skye was able to properly release those shockwaves that rocked the Golem's very core, with that holy magic. A barrage of icy spikes and hurricanes were next and finally; the golem teetered over.

It's chest opened up and within it sat a piece of ordinary looking metal.

The way was clear for them to venture to the third floor now.
[22:35] Sugarboy exclaims, "Well? Grab it, Skye!"
[22:35] Skye Roberts says, "Oh..uh R-right.."
[22:36] Skye Roberts says, "Well..lets keep going then..they'res surely more things to beat.."
[22:36] Tahldrig says, "Lead the way."
[22:38] Skye flapped his wings and continued to lead the group further upward..with more prayers if they're need be.
(Skye Roberts)
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[22:46] {NARRATION} They ascend to the third floor. Honestly, what else were they expecting, but similar things? A second Golem stands guard; and as they collectively approach it, the lights upon it turn on, beginning to start up. Suddenly, electricity engulfs the thing, and holy magic flared up along it's rune covered body. It shifted into gear, prepared.
[22:47] Tahldrig says, "Another one.."
[22:47] Skye Roberts says, "This ones different..."
[22:53] Kraus, another golem... This time it sparked to life with similar magic to Tahldrig's. His nose begins to scrunch up, recalling that painful voltage he'd fought from time to time. Withdrawing another arrow blessed by the winds themselves he'd knock it in place of the divine.

"Right uhm… Just keep it off of me, right?" Taking a quick half-step back he'd draw the arrow upon the string, "I'll keep the pressure from afar. Aaaaall we've got to do is just keep calm."

"Keep watching me, Cancri, let me show you how shooting stars look." That... May be a bit morbid to say now that he thinks about it. Were falling stars dying brethren of those among brilliant lights of the inky ocean in the sky? His nose remains scrunched up, but he'd quickly shake those thoughts away from his mind.

It was time to surpass another test.
(Sima Kang)
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[22:54] Noting the specific magics it used, Sugarboy would groan out loud. "I'm going to have to be more sensible about my water use here. Same routine as before? I'll just focus more on pressure rather than flooding the room."

Water conducted lightning all too well, he had felt it many, many times before fighting Quincy and other lightning magi, however, his holy magics sometimes were enough to shrug off the burns and static that jolted through his muscles.

However, he wasn't about to endanger his students because he refused to adapt his style- on the contrary, Sugarboy always went with the flow, regardless of what life threw at him. Demons, Vampires, Necromancers and Exorcists, this guy wasn't nearly as bad as any of them- Spirits it was just a test after all.
(Sugarboy)
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[22:55] This golem.. hmm.. holy magic and lightning magic.. it's... a golem version of Tahl.. This... is not good. Even in human form Tahl easily took down both Skye and Sima at the same time, granted this was years ago.

"Alright.. you both have sparred me.. you know my magics. you know what to watch out for boys. Watch out for the lightning."

As she closes her eyes to concentrate she calls out within her mind. 'It's time Skine.'

As she opens her eyes her smile widens, she can feel the burst of strength Skine is feeding into her.

"If you want to know how to beat it, then think on how to beat me. Do not let up on your attacks, keep it pinned down as much as possible. Do not give it the chance to recover."

Tahl is ready to fight Golem-Tahldrig!
(Tahldrig)
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[23:00] Another golem, Perhaps the same tatic would work again? Who knows..But this time it seemingly had sparks of lighting within the mix. Narrowing the drakanites eyes as they took a few fluttering wings back away from the creature.


"Immortal Mother, My keeper and my guardian,I ask of you in my burdened hour. Grant me a sign so I might lighten my encumbrance. I plead this of you with open arms, o bringer of winds. Honor me with your illustrious kin."

And with more prayers ushered. More pink dust sprinked off the drakanite as the form still hitched to the drakanites shoulder bloomed into full life. It was the same dragon whelp spirit they summoned during Othli's spirit lesson. Though this time it had been summoned at a better time.

A few chin scratches to the spectral dragon before they took to the skys once more. Along with a new found friend, however long they would seemingly last after all..this was still a new grasp for them.
(Skye Roberts)
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[23:09] {Item} You picked up Stone x2. Dropped by Tahldrig.
[23:18] It's as the Kang had said - Keep them off of him and he'd rain Helheim from afar. Sima leaps about the floor, Mythril greaves clacking against the stone tiles of the temple.

His heart was pounding in his ears; His hands shook as they drew arrow upon arrow along the string. Icy spikes litter the area about the golem, the usual twisters and hurricanes weathering the stone construct over time. There are, of course, the occasional rains of Cancri himself that surround misfired arrows about him.

Sima's eyes go wide as Tahldrig is knocked prone, a grimace forming on his mug as Sugarboy dives in the way of what was to come. Invoking what divine energies he could into the knocked cosmic arrow he'd draw it back, calling upon Cancri's power...

Only to find no change in his mana. With an annoyed groan he'd let it loose, divine energies sailing through the air and through the golem's center.
(Sima Kang)
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[23:20] Skines strength within Tahl proves to make her quite the threat it seems. She could see the gleam within the golem's eyes as it relentlessly targeted her.

Luckily, she was hoping for that. "Yea, come and get me, I'm over heeere!" she calls out to the golem as she leads it away from her comrades while they pepper it with their attacks.

"oooh you almost got me! So scary mister golem come on!" she chides. Her intention it to piss off the golem, why? So that it stays the frick away from Sima.

"Your mom was a boulder!.. And your father a pebble!" her final insult to the conglomeration of rocks.

Seeing as it's wrath was turned towards her she has but no choice. She needs to give it everything. While at home she draws in her mana little by little from Skine, there's no time to do that here. "Give me everything you got Skine! I need you!" she shouts.

Numerous pulses shook the very ground beneath her as surges of cosmic mana began to flow into her. The leylines beneath her skin glowing brightly, a clear picture of her magical circuitry for once.

Then it happens though, just as the mana begins surging to her, the golem is ontop of her, smacking her around like a ragdoll. Tahldrig is launched into a pillar within the temple and hits hard.

"N.. more.. Skine.. I need... more.." she says, however the buzzing within her mind is unresponsive. She is given no more cosmic magic at this moment, she's left to work with what she's got.

Tahl does what she can to throw herself back into the frey but is once again overwhelmed by the golem's lightning.

So this is what it's like fighting her... how.. marvelous.

Her final thoughts before she realizes something.. she can't move her legs. It seems the golem's electricity is more potent than hers and has locked her limbs because of it. She falls over like a cut down tree, landing right on her face. Would she sustain further injury? She can't tell.
(Tahldrig)
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[23:20] Once more kicking up the speeds that the drakanite managed to completely cover the ground with even more and more dust. Pink and quite literally blinding as crystals grew from everywhere and more magic was sucked out of the surrounding area. But it seemed that the little crystaline dragon that followed him from the class poofed out of existance before re-appearing once more.

The connection wasnt stable..yet even here? It was more than enough to get the drakanites full convition of the sort. Perhaps..Miss Ohtli would have more information on keeping spirits summoned at will.


But so forth...the drakanites crystals shimmered and shined. Pillars of wind surging forth to leave forth an opening for Sima's divine magic. Long before rushing over to Sugarboy.

"Mister Su- Dad! Are you okay dad? Please say yes.."

Not again, I cant handle another one getting hurt. I cant do it..
(Skye Roberts)
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[23:32] Different golem, different magic, but roughly the same old song and Dance. The old man had gotten into a grove of throwing a suppressive dome around the Golem this time, targeting it and it alone inside as he attempted to pry open to get at it's core again.

He had hoped the density and pressure the water placed upon the giant would be enough to also muffle the lightning that scracked and shot from it- but that's not how that worked, THAT'S NOT HOW THAT WORKED, THAT'S NOT HOW THAT WORKED.

It conducted the lightning, and paired with Tahldrig's own, it was like they were attracted to each other, different polarities (and maybe her antagonizing), but because of that, the ex-Chieftain could see she was getting the brunt of the assault. He'd try his best to cast his holy light on her, but it simply wasn't enough.

With the golem having lightning like reflexes, it wasn't as easily slowed, and was ontop of Tahl, batting her into a pillar- but she was tougher than that! She attempts to stand but immediately topples over, with a holy shit storm heading her way.

No dammit! I'm the chaperone here- NO ONE is getting hurt on my watch!

Skiing on a stream of water over her, his arm would tuck under her body as he proper her up against the pillar again, his hands bracing against the stone surface in an attempt o ground himself as bolt after bolt pierced his back and sent jolts through his entire body.

His fingers clenched uncontrollably against the support beam until they bled, his head and shoulders shaking as his hair stood on end, the water around the Golem dissipating just before Sima delivered the killshot. The lightning no longer being directed into him, his muscles would find reprieve for a moment as he slumped over, coughing up a few small clouds of black smoke and raising a thumbs up.

"It'zzzt gonna take a lot more than zzzat to take me down! Nexzzzt room?" He'd ask, his eye twitching periodically as his muscles spazzed outside of his control, though he reassured them he was still good to fight!
(Sugarboy)
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[23:34] {NARRATION} The Golem itself was bested, much as it's predecessor before it. Now, Sima was the star of the show, as icy spikes skewered the Golem, slowing it once again. The tactics the team displayed were put on marvelous display. The lightning did little against the hurricanes emitted from the Kang.

It managed to take Tahldrig down, at the very least; but then finally, the collective work between them all, managed to topple the great Golem once again. Akin to the last one, this one's chest also opened up, revealing a stone. They were free to move up to the fourth floor.
[23:36] Sima Kang asks, "... Ha- Mind if I grab it?"
[23:36] Sugarboy says, "All yours~"
[23:36] Tahldrig says with a muffled voice "Can.. I get up now.."
(Tahldrig)
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[23:37] Sima Kang says, "Yeah, uhm... Things are clear now."
[23:37] Sima Kang says, "Let's keep uh... Y-yeah, moving."
[23:37] Sugarboy asks, "Feeling Alright?"
[23:37] Sugarboy asks, "Need some firzzzt aid?"
[23:38] Tahldrig says, "Yep I'm good. Wasn't taking a nice nap."
[23:38] Skye Roberts says, "Ah...lets..lets keep going.."
[23:38] Sima nods twice, stepping towards the next set of stairs going up.
(Sima Kang)
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[23:58] {NARRATION} As they ascend to the fourth floor, another Golem stands in their way. This time, when this one activates fire surrounds it's form. It seems the group was going through the elements - or perhaps it was just luck. Either way, the Golem stands ready to kick some ass.
[00:00] Their ascension once more brings them unto a golem. As the fire surrounds their form he'd give a brief nod towards those at his sides. They'd done it once before and they could do it again! Withdrawing a green-feathered arrow he'd knock it, drawing it back upon the string as he readies himself for the next volley of spells.
(Sima Kang)
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[00:01] Another chance at redemption, would this one target her as well?

"Alright guys, same dance, different song." How many golems will they have to fight?

She can see the fire magic surrounding it, but what else would this one have in store for them.

"Be wary, can't predict it's magic types beyond fire magic."

She said with a nod before she calls out. "Skine, I need you again dear friend. After this days done, I will owe you." She then begin sto draw upon Skine's strength once again. How much could she draw before her star grew irritated?
(Tahldrig)
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[00:01] Was this the fourth or fifth golem they faced? Regardless they once more set about to scattering dust across the room with the little ghost drakanite they had. Devouring harmful mana every so often along the way.
Weary..and a bit lightheaded after all. They're couldnt be that many floors left...right?
(Skye Roberts)
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[00:01] This golem seemed to have a bit more of a fire in it, jumping at the ready to attack them as it ignited. Sugarboy would have a big grin on his face- atleast until the static kicked in an he spazzed a little bit.

Fire beats water- atleast in most cases.

With the previous Golems being taken down with their combined efforts, the old man was confidant this one too would fall before them. All of the water he had gathered from the successive floors would rise from the stairwell and fill the room onceagain, steam forming as it felt the golem- But even that would be used against him.
(Sugarboy)
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[00:24] {NARRATION} I need Skype, Tahldrig and Sima to roll a d6 for me please.
[00:26] {NARRATION} Skye: 12 day Temp
Tahldrig: 1 day temp
Sima: 4 day temp

If you guys wanna take the other person, work it out amongst yourselves!
[00:34] Fire...fire seemed to be the worse for the drakanite. They're seemed to be far, far too much to eat away for the little draken specter that followed him around. Yet..it was simply too hot. Far, far too hot.

Burning away at the very protective winds that kept the drakanite harmed from most magics they soon fell to the ground like a stone. It was..far too hot. Burning winds eating away at the very concious of the drakanite.

Even as vision faded for them while the very same specter of a drake buzzed around they're head. Attempting to keep them concious all the same. And it barely worked. Woozy and unsteady as they stood back onto their feet. Looking around at the very charred landscape.

After all that? That had to be the last room..Even if it was the second to last they would shuffle on. Content to strive even further.

"I think...we have one more room...or maybe this was the last room.."
(Skye Roberts)
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[00:38] The group struggles with this one, the flames are impressively hot. Time after time Tahl finds herself forced onto the outskirts of the room just to begin recovering. A careful eye is kept on Sima, waiting to spring in front of him should the Golem aim to land a devastating blow against her friend. She /can't/ let him get hurt.

Though the battle rages on, each person getting their fair share of licks, Tahldrig doesn't give up. She continues to linger around the outskirts, dashing in, dancing around, and weaveing the spellwork that she can through the air. Flecks of cosmic mana, holy mana, lightning mana, and a combination of the trio are strung throughout the air over and over as she does what she can to avoid those flames. When combined with the golem's control over gravity, she has to shift her tactics.

Every now and then, the golem would rupture the spaces around the arena, creating areas that were so immense with their fluxuation of gravity, that itfelt like it was going to rip the bones from one's body.

She can see it though, a soft spot within the Golem's defenses.

"Keep him busy guys, I've got this." she says confidently. Tahl retreats to a corner. While in the corner Tahldrig looks up towards the sky. "Alright Skine.. I have to stop this thing.." A low hum rolls through her mind before her body begins to surge with cosmic energy far greater than her own. Her sparks change color, the one flowing from her limbs are not the ones of holy lightning, they're sheer cosmos flying from her form.

"Now.. we give it everything." Those same sparks that are flying off of her begin to swirl around her and collect within her palm.

It's then that she see's it, out of the corner of her eye, Sima on the ground and the flames rolling around him. Her heart begins to beat furiously. The adrenaline within her at seeing Sima in danger kicking her entire body into overdrive. She darts right at the golem, radiant sparks flying everywhere.

"Sima~!" the gehennan shouts as loudly as she can, the panic nearly overwhelming her. She's never seen Sima close to getting physically hurt.. now..


NOW.. the golem will pay.

The cosmic magics flowing from her take on an icy edge. The gentle smile the girl holds on her face vanishes and she rockets right at the golem. Cosmic fleck and sparks of holy lightning began to swirl around the golem as she drew step by step closer. Once she was upon it she leaps. Directly into the golem. Her body collides with it as she shouts a single word. "Release!" The one word used when channeling her magic that expels almost all of her capacity. Golden and blue lights begin to form where the two entities met, and then, an explosion. Bolts of golden streaks of lightning shoot throughout the room overhead, crackling their way across the walls and the ceiling. The force of the impact drives Tahl back and into the ground, sending her skidding through the fields of fire.

The Golem you may ask? Between the adrenaline, the panic, the overcharging of her circuits and her drive to keep Sima safe? All that remains of the golem now, are a few tiny pebbles. Tahl threw nearly everything she had at that stupid golem.. Never hurt Sima… Never.
(Tahldrig)
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[00:39] Sima employs his usual fighting style, a coward's even! Sticking to the edges of the room he rains down ice, winds, waters, cosmic, and even divine mana against the flaming golem.

Yet, the golems had progressively become smarter and smarter as they progressed upward. The others couldn't keep the golem off of him as much as he'd wished. Its scorching flames continue to consume the room inch by inch, a light yip of surprise escaping him as he's cornered!

Nearly everyone had been taken down by this stone construct. Skye's winds weren't enough, Tahldrig's lightning could only chip away so much, and even the erosion Sugarboy and Sima could create wear away so much.

Yet... They prevail in the end. Tahldrig is able to carry out the finishing blow. The Kang's not without injury, however, and given Tahldrig's own injury she's not able to help him in time. One wild haymaker knocks him towardsthe stone tiles, a heavy cut forming among his cheek!

Placing one hand upon his cheek he'd apply pressure. Kraus, that hurt... A meek nod is offered towards Skye as he rises to his feet. Should the Drakanite continue forth he'd follow along.
(Sima Kang)
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[00:45] The age old rule stood true, water did beat fire. However, this golem wasn't the third test for nothing, each one getting progressively harder and harder.

The Golem's fires still burning to a great degree even in the flooded room. It was obvious in the other two rooms that Sugarboy wasn't putting in a lot of effort, he followed Tahldrig's original plan, arrest their movements, heal the students.

However it was clear in this fight that he had shifted gears, blasting the Golem with a barrage of boiling bubbled and scalding blood that dug deep into his shell as the currents tried to rip and rend it's armor apart.

The room filled with his Element, Sugarboy had an acute level of battle awareness, feeling each of his students drop one by one until finally it was just him and the Golem at one point. He was dancing, spinning, bobbing and weaving around pillars, using everything he could.

However, his injury from the last room held him back, his movements not flowing as cleanly as they should, the hailstorm of projectiles stuttering as his circuitry flashed on and off with that residual static interfering.

Biding his mana, he would explode in that lively light, giving his students the energy to stand and keep fighting, as he focused some holy water on himself. The fight would ensue, the teens being pushed to their absolute limits, and even the Ex-Chieftain himself.

The golem was getting reckless, but that only made it more dangerous as it had nothing to lose. Feeling the massive arms cut through the water, the elder felt a direct hit coming towards Skye, surely leaving him in worse shape.

NO. NOT MY BOY.

All of the tides would suddenly shift, propelling Sugarboy forward and shoving Skye out of the way as the lumbering arm pummeled him in the gut, sending him somersaulting into a pillar and knocking him out for the rest of the fight. He felt something in him rupture, Spirits, please tell me that wasn't my sugar-spleen. Was his last thought as he fell unconscious.

Someone slap this old man.
(Sugarboy)
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[00:53] {NARRATION} There were some people that were meant to protect others. Sugarboy was one of those people. He protected Skye, as the Golem aimed a mighty fist at the Drakanite; and instead of the Drakanite suffering from a possibly ruptured spleen, the medic did instead.

It was noble.

The Golem didn't care about noble - but perhaps Quetzalcoatl did. Sima, Tahldrig... There was no one there to take their blows for them, and Sima suffers a rather nasty cut to his cheek, while Tahldrig takes a direct blow to the eye.

Finally, after a long and hard fought battle, that Golem too tumbles over. It's chest opens, to reveal a stone unlike any other.

[01:03] Holy winds being blown in his face was just what the Doctor ordered. His closed lids twitching as he stirred to consciousness, a loving and gentle smile on his face as the first thing he saw was the pink hair and worried look of his unspoken son.

"Ayy there kiddo.. We do it?"

He'd ask weakly and in a gruff tone as he struggled for breath, turning to see what was left of the golem- bits and pieces scattered all over the floor. A nod as he tried to stand, a sharp pain halting him as he tried to stand- shit, don't look weak infront of the kids.

He'd pick himself up using his blood magic, puppeting himself to his feet and enduring the pain as he spazzed and hobbled over to a source of powerful fire magic, picking it up in his hand, feeling it warm to the touch.

"I know just what to do with you little guy." He'd say in a daze before realizing Tahl was speaking to him. "Mmm, right azzzt rain, zzzteetheart~ Let'zzzt move to the next floor.. Zzztlowly... Maybe zzzzcope it out before we go hopping in another fight."
(Sugarboy)
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[01:11] {NARRATION} When they climb the stairs to the fouth floor, they encounter the roof. And there, they will enccounter an altar. There are pillars separating the outside from the inner sanctum of the temple, and there is nothing protecting them from the sky.

Jenro appears, behind him, speaking up,

"You've done well. At least, in my eyes. But I am not Quetzalcoatl," He explained. From his robe, he held out a single piece of ore, "Please the metal upon the altar. If Quetzalcoatl is truly pleased with your work? He will bless it."

Now he waited, eyes trained upon Skye.
[01:27] Even as they managed to make the overwordly climb to the very top of the roof. Winds howling all around them as they were greeted within an alter. No roof, no walls. Simply pillars seperating the outside from the inside.

And that made it all the more fear enducing for the drakanite.

How do we handle this? Can we handle this? We cant handle this..

Constant buzzing soon swarmed the drakanites head as they seemingly covered their ears. Yet the noise simply wouldnt stop. Almost like a hurricane until Jenro spoke once more from behind them.

Breaking the scattered train of thoughts from the drakanite as they turned and faced the man. Nodding slightly before they took the piece of ore. Turning towards the alter once more before presenting the ore once more to the very air itself. Bending a claw inward and piercing his own hand before they dripped blood around the ore.

"Divine Mother, my redeemer, witness me in my time of need. Grant me courage so I may proclaim your praise. I seek this of you in your hallowed name, o eternal guardian. Bless this stone with your sacred wind. So I may find absolution in one man's death."

Hoping..waiting..for something, anything. A sign of some sort.
(Skye Roberts)
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[01:30] {NARRATION} A beam of light shot down suddenly from the heavens, the wind picking up. But it wasn't threatening to the party who had just underwent the Grand Test. It was a gentle, yet speedy wind; one that wrapped around the ore tightly, lifting it up from Skye's blood soaked hand.

It hovered there, within that beam of light briefly before it dropped back down. When it touched the Drakanite's hands, he could feel the gentle wind being radiated from the ore itself.

Behind them, Jenro speaks up,

"You've impressed me, little Drakanite."

If the group would turn around? Jenro would be gone.
[01:30] {Item} You picked up Quetzalcoatl Blessed Metal. Dropped by MillyDM. .
[01:31] {Item} You picked up Quetzalcoatl Blessed Metal. Dropped by Skye Roberts. .
[01:37] We did it...we finally did it...

A thin smile graced the drakanites face as a beam of light shot down from the heavens. A gentle...yet speedy wind it truely was. Wrapped around the ore tightly as it lifted from the young drakanites bloody hand.


Vision slightly fading before they grasped the orb once more. Turning towards Jenro as the man spoke up. Only to notice that the man was actually gone. Just..who was he?

"Guys..I got it!" And those were the last words the drakanite ever said before they quite litterally passed out from exhaution. And with it, the ghostly dragon whelp crumbled into dust.
A last minute respute..
(Skye Roberts)

[01:48] Skye would plummet after accepting the blessed steel, Sugarboy would look around to the other two, hoping they would carry him, however, if not, the old man would tough it out and carry him back to the S.S. Sweet Seaduction, making a B-line for the bar and beckoning for Tahl and Sima to follow. He would lay out four shotglases, filling it with the vodka he had on hand, cutting a fresh lime.

"And now I'll tell ya the real reason you brought me along- not because I'm your the coolest chaperone, not because I'm your teacher, and not because I'm a battlehardened ex-chieftain. No- because I'M A GODDAMN MASTER ALCHEMIST, AND I COME PREPARED."

He'd say slamming four healing Elixir's onto the bar beside each shotglass and slice of lime. One would think with the number he had prepared, he intended to share his alcohol with all of his underaged students- but that was not the case as he'd knock a shot back, bite a lime, another shot, another lime, until all four when in his gut, and he knocked back his own healing Elixir.

Circuitry fixing itself as the static that fucked him left his body, organ tissue reknitting itself as his reuptured spleen was repaired before their very eyes. "Go on, help yourself, you guys earned it~" And with that? They set sail back home!
(Sugarboy)