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  1. A Grand journey to Los'tal! One For the Takings!
  2.  
  3.  
  4. [13:27] Uri would stand there on the deck of his ship, with his crew members, and friends who were all part or had something to do with the Soaring Phoenix...
  5.  
  6. "Finally... It's here isn't it? The day we return to Los'tal? Well? Tell me! How do you all feel about going back to the ol' Spirit lands?" He asked with a bold smile as the ship sailed through the waves.
  7. (Uri Sanctum)
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  9.  
  10. [13:30] Astrid would have been on the ship for....some reason. Mostly to watch over Esbern and help with the journey. It was the least Astrid could do for Uri after he had helped her with her own expedition, after all
  11.  
  12. Though, her never wavering sea sickness would have been all too present as they voyaged into the horizon of the sea
  13. "*hic. I...I could f-feel...*mgh….better honestly..."
  14.  
  15. Poor, poor Astrid. For the time being she would just cling on to Esbern as they set sail. It wasn't like she could help much given her condition
  16. "Los'tal? That's where we are going? W-well..i hope I can find some artifacts or something to help with the Ac-...*cough...oh...Kraus. C-can...can you...m-maybe slow down the ship or...s-some...something?"
  17.  
  18. It was probably best she waited in the cabin until they arrived...
  19. "*mgh…"
  20. (Astrid cos Salis)
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  22.  
  23. [13:33] Esbern once again stands on the deck of the Soaring Phoenix... this time not as the first mate, or vice wing.
  24.  
  25. "Well, if I'm here, I'll work.", he says in a determined tone - sailing a ship was no easy task, and there was no room for layabouts... though, of course, he makes an internal exception for Astrid.
  26.  
  27. "Love, it might be best if you wait in the cabin for the time being. Don't worry, we'll be there soon", he says comfortingly, before rushing around the deck, doing his best to assist the crew.
  28. (Esbern cos Salis)
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  30.  
  31. [13:37] Kole sneezes
  32. (Kole Tsuyoi)
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  34.  
  35. [13:39] The deep blue surrounded the ship, the land in the distance slowly shrinking as they made their departure, all things that made Erehn uncomfortable; Mainly because he could not swim.
  36.  
  37. Narrow, deep yellow slits reminiscent of a viper were staring down Uri to check for any changes, it seemed that he had lost the jade hues that once went well with his time magic aura. Steps were taking to to scour the top of the ship in search of that energy so that he could rip it out for his own use... But in the end nothing was seen nor sensed.
  38.  
  39. Eventually he settled down and took a seat on the steps beside Uri, refocusing on him. "Uri... How long until we arrive?"
  40. (Erehn Linnaeus)
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  42.  
  43. [13:41] He rubs his chin for this.. Looking over at the crew, at those like Kole and people potentially new to Los'tal.. "well, last time it took us a few weeks, this time, it shouldn't take but a few days... We know where Los'tal can be found and most importantly, we know what's waiting there for the most part... There is still much mystery within the island that we know nothing of.."
  44.  
  45. "Kole!" He calls out to the teen.
  46.  
  47. "Lower the sails! For us to go full speed ahead!"
  48.  
  49. He was too busy to make proper responses.
  50. (Uri Sanctum)
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  52.  
  53. [13:41] astrid fucking dies
  54. (Astrid cos Salis)
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  56.  
  57. [13:42] Kole lowers the sails
  58. (Kole Tsuyoi)
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  60.  
  61. [13:42] Kole Tsuyoi exclaims, "SOUNDS GOOD!"
  62. [13:48] Uri stared out into the water. "Because today is the day, I find a way to further growth with the arts of the unarmed... Be it through my flames or through the blessings of the cosmos... This trip, like many before it, is a step closer to that final image, a masterpiece, y'see?" He spoke to no one else but himself and those listening to him.. Uri stood there, first staring out into the horizon.
  63.  
  64. Then, as the ship sailed through the ocean water. He made his way up to the crows nest where he would hold out his compass and look at the direction of where they were going. Because getting to Los'tal, meant that the arrows facing North, south, East and west, would begin to spin as they got closer, only landing onto the South East, stuck, never moving again if they were to truly reach Los'tal.
  65. (Uri Sanctum)
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  67.  
  68. [13:54] Kole whips out his massive and strong Cigar, then he would light it with his finger, a small flame erupting from it. He would puff out a mighty fine a large black smoke cloud. Then he would look around, nodding towards Uri.
  69.  
  70. "AYE URI! LET ME JUST SAY ONE THING! MY MARTIAL SKILLS AREN'T EVERYTHING THERE PAL! THAT ISN'T THE MASTERPIECE I'M LOOKING TO GAIN, YOU FEEL ME?"
  71.  
  72. Why was he yelling? Oh yeah.. they were sailing, and the wind made it hard to hear... fun...
  73. (Kole Tsuyoi)
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  75.  
  76. [13:57] Uri glanced down at Kole as he took out a scope to see just how far they were from Esshar and how close to land they were approaching. "Oh? Then what are you looking for if not a masterpiece of your own? Tell me Kole, what lies beyond that horizon within your life?"
  77.  
  78. He shouts, even being hard of hearing himself due to the sails and being so high up from the ground.
  79. (Uri Sanctum)
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  81.  
  82. [13:59] Kole looks at Uri
  83. (Kole Tsuyoi)
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  85.  
  86. [13:59] Kole Tsuyoi says, "Peace."
  87. [14:00] Uri Sanctum says, "A fine goal that is, and a beautiful masterpiece."
  88. [14:00] Kole nods
  89. (Kole Tsuyoi)
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  91.  
  92. [14:01] Uri stared into the sea as they continued to sail, eventually reaching land if the narration led to it.
  93. (Uri Sanctum)
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  95.  
  96. [14:01] Kole puffs his cigar
  97. (Kole Tsuyoi)
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  99.  
  100. [14:18] {NARRATION} Uri and his meery band of pirates have recieved, most recently, an invitation by a person who simply signed it as The Great Hunt Coordination Team.
  101.  
  102. Which gave not much info except solid rewards for whoever gets the prey of this seasons Hunt back. Dead or alive.
  103.  
  104. The pirates arrive at Cragy Mountain Island. Aptly named because it was mostly a jungle on the exterior and in the center a huge spire of rocks that extends up int the air,
  105.  
  106. Here the group are receieved by three different groups and one more extra that had the insignia of the invitation: the so called coordination team.
  107.  
  108. "Hiiiiii, I am Madame Kestrel Sicarius! Welcome! Welcome all! To the Gresat Hunt! The rules are very simple and will be followed to the letter while you are within the exterior! But it is common sense!
  109.  
  110. The first rule! No death or actual conbat! You will be using your wits!"
  111.  
  112. When she says this her hand waves and before any person can do a thing their wrists gain higj tech devices. A mixture of metal and crystal magic for the exterior. Energy on the inside.
  113.  
  114. "Second rule! While you are not allowed combat EVERYTHING else is legal! Traps! Yes! Disabling! That too! Putting them to sleep! Indeed! Truce! Also can happen! Anything that isn't death including spying, sabotage, truce tat end unexpectedly, you know the stuff off legends!"
  115.  
  116. She looks quite excited, but now that Uri's group take a look, she is quite human. And looks quite young. Gehennan probably from her dark skin and wild deep red slash auburn mixed hair. Her 'team' were all military looking people in powered suits of mythril with exotic weaponry and anyone can tell they are Magi of the highest caliber.
  117.  
  118. "Ah yes and now for the best part! Four! Yes four groups will be going all out for this reward! You have a limited time to get to know each other before you are sent off on your way! So shooo! Meet people! Make alliances now..."
  119.  
  120. She rubs her hands excitedly with an almost evil grin, "While they last."
  121. [14:20] Erehn Linnaeus whispers something.
  122. [14:22] Madame Kestrel Sicarius exclaims, "Oh and those over there! Those are the Reavers of Blackskull, they are the stuff of legend! Then you have the powerful tribal Clan Nightstalker, I hear they are the most elite Rhoynish mercs around. But this one is my favorite! The man refuses to give me a name but he emsures the -- 'fire works' will be the stuff of legends! And he is so handsome as well!"
  123. [14:23] Esbern hadn't expected this to be a competition, but for such a prize... it does make some sense.
  124.  
  125. He looks to Uri; "Orders, captain?" - his first instinct was to defer to the leader of the expedition. It was his job, after all, and they were there to assist.
  126. (Esbern cos Salis)
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  128.  
  129. [14:24] Uri raised his brow, first looking at his own crew. "Uhm...Esbern'o! You are a people person! Try and get us a suitable alliance, a..Rather reliable one," he said with caution whilst looking around for himself.
  130.  
  131. "Four teams.. Erehn, Kole, Astrid, what do you make of this?" he asked those who had came with him for their personal opinion on the matter... Who should they trust, who should they work with? Would it be possible for them to just find the perfect team to make a truce with?
  132.  
  133. At that moment, Uri called out to the leaders of each group, "Oi! Hello there! Some of you may know us, some of you may not...Though, I didn't expect to see anyone make a name for this part of Los'tal...So, how bout it huh? Any of you looking for a reliable yet, short Alliance?" He asked.
  134.  
  135.  
  136. "Fire works?" He asked Madam Sicarius, "What...Sort of fireworks?" He's never seen anyoneset fireworks off on the island, but curious as to what they will do with them.
  137. (Uri Sanctum)
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  139.  
  140. [14:28] Esbern nods, his mission given.
  141.  
  142. Looking around the teams, Esbern sizes them up. The legendary reavers of blackskull, the powerful rhoynish "Nightstalker" mercenaries, and finally... a man who ensures his fireworks will be the stuff of legends.
  143.  
  144. After a short time deliberating, Esbern walks over to the man speaking of his fireworks, an amicable smile offered.
  145.  
  146. "Hello there! I hear you've got some... explosive potential. I don't suppose you'd be interested in an alliance? Our team, the Soaring Phoenix crew, is a select group of highly trained magi... with your 'fireworks' in hand, we could guarantee that we both make it through the competition.", he says, introducing his crew, and making the offer.
  147.  
  148. "I'll sweeten the pot - after we take down the other two teams, regardless of whether or not you win or lose, I'll kick back some coin your way. How about it?", he offers.
  149. (Esbern cos Salis)
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  151.  
  152. [14:29] Kole would arrive with the others to this wonderful, hehe, well, what seemed to be, a wonderful little hunting island. The Tall Rhoynish would look to his right, then to his left, then towards Madame Kestrel Sicarius.
  153.  
  154. "Okay, no combat.... fine..." he would shrug, he was all about it, though, he needed to use his whit's for this more than anything. He would puff his cig, placing his hands in his pockets as he would then, look around towards the other groups, there would be 4 groups in total, he would smirk.
  155.  
  156. "Quite the competition then, fun..." he would say, with a slight chuckle.
  157.  
  158. He would then look over at Uri upon receiving the question.
  159. "I think it's cool, yeah, quite cool cap."
  160. Another chuckle, then he would hear Uri call out to the other teams.
  161.  
  162. Kole would do the same, though, towards the Supposedly Elite Rhoynish, he would smile... his kin.
  163.  
  164. He would call out.
  165. "OI! THE ONE KNOWN AS 'FIRE WORKS,' JUST LETTING YOU KNOW THAT THIS WON'T BE EASY FOR YA!"
  166.  
  167. He would nod his head.
  168. "SO WE MIGHT AS WELL JOIN OUR RANKS, YEAH?"
  169. (Kole Tsuyoi)
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  171.  
  172. [14:30] Rewards, rewards, rewards...
  173.  
  174. But Erehn cared not for the rewards, only strengthening the magic he had been attuning himself to for so long. One could not see what he was doing under his cloak, but dexterous hands unholstered an enormous weathered revolver and were simply lying in wait after that.
  175.  
  176. The words about alliances while they still last piqued his curiosity, he didn't seem to be the most trustable person given his choice of attire but he was more than confident in his tongue when it came to talking his way in and out of situations.
  177.  
  178. Steps were taken to get closer to the elite mercenary rhoynurs, there was simply no way they couldn't have had someone practicing the magic. A wave was given along with a "Howdy." to the more shady looking individuals in their group.
  179. (Erehn Linnaeus)
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  181.  
  182. [14:30] Stepping off of the boat, Astrid would cling to Esbern as she tried to snap out of her sea sickness trance.
  183. "*cough. Where are we...?"
  184.  
  185. She looks over to her surroundings. The lush forests and scent of the ocean hitting her nose reminding her of her time on Tahiti island with her grandmother. Though...this time, things would seem to be a bit different as she followed Esbern and Uri. If anything was for sure, the island certainly was exotic. A far cry from the civilization of Nysea that is now but a distant memory..
  186.  
  187. With her footsteps leaving soft imprints in the sand, Astrid couldn't help but be curious about the island and it's mystique..
  188.  
  189. Arriving toward a soft spot on the beach, she looks over to the figure beckoning them. Tilting her head in curiosity as she taps her chin as she looks up at the rocks towering above them
  190. "Gresat..Hunt?"
  191.  
  192. For the time being, she listens with intrigue as she looks at the woman. Widening her eyes at the magi device suddenly appearing on her wrist
  193. "Wh-what the?"
  194.  
  195. If anything was for sure, she was evidently confused. Her team of people dressed with mithril prosthetics and armor and weaponry only making her think 'what the hell have I gotten myself into!?'
  196. "Y-yeah...Orders Captain Uri?"
  197.  
  198. For the time being, Astrid would just stand and listen. Awaiting what anyone might tell her to do.
  199. "Well, i'll try my best. If you need anything just tell me!"
  200.  
  201. (Astrid cos Salis)
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  203.  
  204. [14:36] Building bridges, that's what they needed to do, and so he spoke to Astrid. "I need you to, be friendly with those around us... No telling when one team might 'decide' to help us out at our darkest hour... Now is the time to make friends Astry, so, do the thing you're best at and shine mi amiga..."
  205.  
  206. He looks over to Esbern'o to see how he was doing. Then there was Kole who was, being rather bold for the moment. "Uhm… Kole, you're coming on a little strong there pal, tone it down a bit.."
  207.  
  208. Uri did turn his attention to the one who spoke of the fireworks. "We are a team of well trained magi yes, all who share the dream of forging a home for ourselves, or bring one out of the Ashes... Osilot, that's its name, a place of the free, where adventurers like yourself will be welcomed... Heck, I can even say that you will be able to freely explore the unexplored portions of the land we will take..."
  209.  
  210. He smiled.
  211.  
  212. "So, what do ye say Madam?"
  213. (Uri Sanctum)
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  215.  
  216. [14:39] {NARRATION} The man turned to simply melts and vanish as the sound of flute is heard everywhere.
  217.  
  218. And it is then that the 'man' in question appears. Playing said flute and appearing af if stepping out of an illusion. His music kept playing even as the extremely TALL handsome Felinae looks at Uri and smiks.
  219.  
  220. "Ah so you are alive."
  221.  
  222. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/704464577454276698/717433797032804443/image0.jpg
  223.  
  224. "I was Luneth at one time. Now Ethan Iluzio, you may call me Lord Iluzio, leader of the Kalvore Ascendancy."
  225.  
  226. He then proceeds to play his flute one last time stating, "Truce makes it to easy.but the Kalvore make truce's with no one."
  227.  
  228. He raises his crimson eyes as one fiercelye glows red. "And unless you are all weak, you'd best do the same. Perhaps if you gain my tust. Either way..."
  229.  
  230. He steps towards Uri, "If you knew Cayden then you know this will indeed be not easy. For the rest of you."
  231.  
  232. And then he smiles as he leans down to calmly play his flute.
  233.  
  234. MAdame Sicarius blinks. "The Kalvore? THE Kavlore?"
  235.  
  236. The man, now Iluzio says, "Correct, Anyway. We have no reason to make a truce. We will see you...:
  237.  
  238. And then phantoms seem to hide them as they vanish.
  239.  
  240. "Oh yes, you are also capable of leaving and getting a head start and given that is Luneth... err Ethan... you might not want to wait ... much... How interesting. I guess THIS SEASON will be GREAT!"
  241. [14:41] Lord Ethan Iluzio says, "Uri, you better not be a waste of my time."
  242. [14:41] Astrid would simply look over to Uri. Shrugging her shoulders as she did so
  243. "Friendly? Well...alright. I can...definitely do that. Probably."
  244.  
  245. She says this of course, as people circle around her. The mithril military people not really doing her any favors.
  246. "Hello! M-my name is...Astrid. It's a pleasure to meet you all!"
  247.  
  248. Astrid would give a meek little wave. Though when the illusions started happening?
  249. "Uuuuhhh…"
  250.  
  251. Astrid would just...look around her surroundings. What in the world did she get into
  252. "My my....how troublesome...."
  253. (Astrid cos Salis)
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  255.  
  256. [14:42] Madame Kestrel Sicarius exclaims, "Wow! Are you guys getting that! Make sure to get it all!"
  257. [14:45] Esbern moves over to the reavers, being somewhat annoyed that he wasted his first attempt on someone who was set against them by default.
  258.  
  259. Looking over to the reavers, he offers them a grin and a friendly wave - not one of over-familiarity, however.
  260.  
  261. "The reavers of blackskull... what a legendary crew. We're of the soaring phoenix pirate crew. Glad we've not had to compete before. Say, how about we team up to cut through the rest of the competition? No need to make this harder on ourselves than need me.", he offers, trying to appeal to the reaver's nature, hoping they'll be as interested in tricks as any pirate should be.
  262. (Esbern cos Salis)
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  264.  
  265. [14:48] {NARRATION} Esbern would immediately notice that the Kalvore do indeed have Occult... And he would also get a flash of pain... They are also using Holy. And apparently they also relaized the trace before a holy feedback disruption is sent back to only blind Esbernmagi senses temporarily.
  266. [14:48] Uri smirks at that face, a familiar one at that... "Well I'd be damned," the Captain made his way on over to Ethan Iluzio, he had to see this face for himself, and though he heard the words... The face was all the more of an identifying trait, for it was the eyes that contained the soul.
  267.  
  268. "I could say the same though... Felt like its been many decades... I havn't seen you in ages, and to think you'd be here competing with us for this grand hunt..."
  269.  
  270. The young Captain gave the fellow hunter a smirk.... "The Kalvore, known for their great adventures... And my cousin Cayden? Well, I know he was a bit of a hard headed man but even he knew when one should team up with another."
  271.  
  272. He slides on over, brushing the sand up from his heels, getting close to the Kalvore member known as Ethan, "And that, is for the opportune moment mate, even when you are at your strongest, you never want the moment of such a horizon to fade for ancestral means."
  273.  
  274. He looks back to his crew, walking towards them, "No that would defeat the purpose, now wouldn't it?... I have an offer to make though, if we are to cross paths again, and that I hope we do... Then we should aid one another, not out of a testament of strength, but to pave way for a grand challenge, one that will see if either of our teams might is superior, equal, or worthy brothers in arms."
  275.  
  276. So grins the Wandering Phoenix Captain, waiting for a response.
  277. (Uri Sanctum)
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  279.  
  280. [14:50] Keeping his attention focused upon the Kalvore, Kole would grin a bit. It would seem Uri knew this man, known as Lord Iluzio, the leader of said Kalvore Ascendancy. It was interesting to say the least, so much so, that Kole would feel something spark within him. Could it be something new? A new passion springing to life? possibly, he was getting hyped up a bit. Apparently they would have to earn their trust in order to form an alliance with the Kalvore, fair enough, at least Uri had some sort of connection, because the Very Tall Fellow Rhoynish known as Kole, had no idea what to do from here.
  281.  
  282. Puffing his Cig, he would sigh... looking over at Uri.
  283. "Just getting hyped up here my guy, I'll bring it down a bit."
  284. He would nod, looking at Astrid, then shrug, looking at Ethan, the... leader.
  285.  
  286. "Cayden lost his head, just letting you know... he fought for his own morals, and as such? Well, shit happens." he would puff his cig once again.
  287.  
  288.  
  289.  
  290. (Kole Tsuyoi)
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  292.  
  293. [14:51] Madame Kestrel Sicarius says, "*Erehn throw me that roll for occult but Ill give you that clue anyway"
  294. [14:54] Once he finally closed the distance, a sickening feeling began to plague the felinae. There was no other magic, he could sense it and the power would have sent him into a frenzy if not for the jolt that coursed through his body and caused him to recoil back in pain momentarily and then flee over to the Reavers.
  295.  
  296. A plan ws hatched, ah that trick. It would be enough to charm them but not persuade them or at the very least give him more than enough time to search. IF it worked.
  297.  
  298. A somewhat smug look was on the felinae's face as he walked up to those who were known as the Reavers of Blackskull, parting through people until he got into the middle of the group to do a fun little time magic trick.
  299.  
  300. Long story short he did a few flashy tricks and shot off his jaw yet again, sending chunks of flesh splattering onto the poor Reavers closest to him that immediately came back to him and reformed into his face.
  301. (Erehn Linnaeus)
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  303.  
  304. [15:02] {NARRATION} Well clearly he other two teams felt the Kalvore Ascendancy were quite arrogant.
  305.  
  306. "Ye want a head start! I give ye a head start! Done!" The leader of the Reavers says. The tall Rhoyinish didn't care if they were well known for their exploits. "Come on naw let's beat this bozo!"
  307.  
  308. And his group all battle roar to bypass the phantom tricks. Attempting to cut the head start.
  309.  
  310. Meanwhile the Clan who are /a;ll/ beastkin led by a female ookami, grits her teeth.
  311.  
  312. "If you think we are going to let you get there first, bard, OPhantom Song... whatever you call yourselves these days... dead wrong boyo."
  313.  
  314. They all seem to let their nature activate a they rush, proving to be the fastest group. "Move your butt Soaring Phoenix!" She shouted as well.
  315.  
  316. Meanwhile Ethan reappears and smirks as he suddenly releases his illusions and with his eyes glowin red he sends his powerful music to /attempt/ painful shockwave assaults to their ears. Like a flash bang made of music. And not something anyone can reist...
  317.  
  318. Except the Reavers who are in their blood fremzy. But even they seem to have a contingency as an occultist placed his hand down along with a holy mage corrupting AND blessing the land to the point of burning too much forcing them to stop.
  319.  
  320. The Madame laughs. "Clearly they are Kalvore for a reason."
  321.  
  322. Whereas for the beastkin, a chrono magi withers them down just to cripple them enough for physical non lethal take downs.
  323.  
  324. Soaring Phoenix better act fast and help their allies...
  325. [15:08] Esbern summons a colossal glacier under the feet of the of the rhoynish mercenaries, not attacking them, but raising them into the air.
  326.  
  327. "You guys need to cool off", he says in a cocky tone as he rushes ahead of them.
  328.  
  329. The glacier rushes backwards as an attempt to send the entire group of rhoynish back to the beginning.
  330.  
  331.  
  332. (Esbern cos Salis)
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  334.  
  335. [15:10] Kole would start laughing a bit, then he would Vanish in thin air! Appearing almost instantaneously, in front of the Reavers clan. "Hello there!" he would smirk, summoning a Very Loud Explosion right in front of the group, it would disorientate them, then he would back flip into the air, kicking off of the ground before hand, sending himself high up in the air. Using another Explosive technique, making a loud BOOM directly behind him, would make Kole fly forwards, waving towards the rest of the Soaring Phoenix.
  336.  
  337. "COME ON SLOW POKES!"
  338.  
  339. Hopefully he flew far, they needed to stay ahead of the game...
  340. (Kole Tsuyoi)
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  342.  
  343. [15:10] "SOARING PHOENIX! NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!"
  344.  
  345. And just like that Erehn jumped into the fireworks, guns blazing with the intent to get what he needed amidsts all the fighting by closing the distance between him and the Kalvore, identifying the weakest one and slowing down time before attempting to drag him off and away from the group while completely unaffected by his magic that was aiding his teammates.
  346. (Erehn Linnaeus)
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  348.  
  349. [15:12] Since Uri was far enough to not be affected by the sound... He looked on to his crew and said, "Be witty mates! And don't let this event get the better of us," he then did he signature thing. That's right... He did the thing, the clap of his hands and a bird like whistle, a single for them to head forth, but in truth, it was a way to distract them, to calm down the team and to also make sure that if anyone got the headstart, it might be them!
  350.  
  351. Uri worked with Esbern on this, to aid him in helping their newfound allies whilst also, making a run for it.
  352.  
  353. "Ah! That's what we're doing! Welp!"
  354.  
  355. He took in a big inhale, coating his fist in a tornado, a charge of his magic to create a blockade if possible... A sandstorm made only from his tornado's rising from the sand and into the air so that it wouldn't hurt anyone.
  356.  
  357. "Tally-Ho!"
  358.  
  359. Uri shouts in this attempt.
  360. (Uri Sanctum)
  361. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  362.  
  363. [15:16] Astrid would immediately begin feeling the tension in the air as the groups started to rile up. Looking over to the Reavers, she would almost immediately feel a familiar aura overwhelm her senses for just moment. It was the same aura that she had felt on Zupak a while ago. The same one that she was trying to dispel from him..
  364.  
  365. Occultic magic...
  366. "This doesn't look good..."
  367.  
  368. With tensions rising, Astrid's senses get the better of her as she unsheathes her blade and activates her aura in one swift movement. Ready to defend herself from the attackers.
  369.  
  370. Though...no violence or actual combat. What were she to do?
  371. "It doesn't seem your negotiation worked, Esbern."
  372.  
  373. With the blistering wave of fireworks, guns, magic...and...whatever the hell was going on. She swipes her sword as she sends a blistering wave of star rain from the sky to block off their attacks. Even with the wave of sound magic ringing in her ears, she would at least be able to stand on her feet
  374. "Hmph! So uncivilized!!"
  375.  
  376. She would seem to be extremely annoyed for...some reason. They just got here! And now they were attacking them? Jeez. Well, it wasn't like they can negotiate with occultists. Or....ravages
  377.  
  378. (Astrid cos Salis)
  379. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  380.  
  381. [15:23] {NARRATION} The sand storm was a good plan. It did mess up a lot of senses. And even the Kalvore Ascendancy was not expecting that. Ethan smirks as his Kalvore watch the Soaring Phoenix take the head start.
  382.  
  383. "More like it! Kalvore Ascenadcy! Show Captain Uri what we are made off!"
  384.  
  385. Two men dropped flash bang created by intense light and sound and apparently removing them temporarily.
  386.  
  387. The Revears and Nightstalkers were finally catching up.
  388.  
  389. But the Phenix had left them in their collective dust...
  390.  
  391. Literally.
  392.  
  393. Arriving to a deeper area as the terrain beging to quickly changre into the craggy mountains. This being just a small islan in the main Los'Tal archipielago.
  394.  
  395. Those with better senses would notice that the Madame and hrer crew were as if.... 'filming' this event.
  396.  
  397. Which might lead someone who specializes to check that out if they wished.
  398.  
  399. They did have now extra time. The other three groups nowhere to be seen. Though the Madam'e presence seems to be holographic when she gets closer.
  400.  
  401. "That was an epic and daring escape by the Soaring Phoenix who have gained a real advantage today!"
  402.  
  403. She doesn't seem /interested/ in answering a single thing. But the group had a time to get their bearings and strategize. Because it seemed the path was narrowing.
  404.  
  405. /Meaning/ It was leading them ever closer on purpose. While now it seemed vast enough to maneuver.
  406. [15:27] Esbern starts summong a field of icicles, each spiked piece of ice hidden amongst the rocks and underbrush, no doubt creating a serious hazard for any of the other teams that followed behind them.
  407.  
  408. "Cap'n! Where do we go?", Esbern calls out as he continues rapidly summoning spike traps to slow down their opponents.
  409. (Esbern cos Salis)
  410. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  411.  
  412. [15:29] After the fighting died down and he had another chance at getting the drop on enemies, Erehn thought to himself what would be the best thing he could do to keep himself hidden while twice as offensive.
  413.  
  414. Trees, trees and even more trees for as far as the eye could se--
  415.  
  416. His revolver was quickly holstered before the felinae took a few steps back and then lunged for a tree, scaling it to the highest point he could while making sure it gave him the most optimal sightline.
  417.  
  418. From the height he was in, it was painful to have to deal with the cover the trees gave the enemies but Erehn was perceptive enough to Wither away the natural cover they had before burning them with his fire magic to make an arena of sorts where he could retreat in and out of the fight to snipe from safety in the concealment of the trees.
  419. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  420. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  421.  
  422. [15:31] Kole would explode his way towards the Jungle, knowing the other teams might be catching up, he would wait for his team to arrive there first... He would land down on the ground, making sure to tumble and roll thanks to his Martial Training, to avoid injuring himself when he landed. He would then turn around, yelling out towards his team!
  423.  
  424. "HURRY AND GET IN HERE! I'M ABOUT TO DO SOMETHING FUN!"
  425.  
  426. Then, once the rest of the soaring phoenix were within the Jungle, Kole would ignite his right fist, a raging inferno would sprout from it... Somethings are worth trying at least once, always... he would then strike towards the entrance of the Jungle, the heat that was radiating off of his fist would ignite the Lush Green Plant life that was surrounding it, sparking a flame, then two, then.... well, it would indeed become a JUNGLE/FOREST FIRE!
  427.  
  428. Kole would chuckle a bit, turning around and Sprinting off!
  429.  
  430. "TIME TO SKIDADDLE!"
  431. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  432. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  433.  
  434. [15:35] Well.....it seems they were in the middle of a battle royale now, of sorts. One that...Astrid wasn't planning on losing, of course.
  435. "Hmph! Savages! What part of negotiation do you not understand!"
  436.  
  437. Astrid would say this as she kicked and blasted away her attackers with short bursts of cosmic mana. An annoyed and almost disappointed look on her face
  438. "*sigh. So much for a fun field trip. Alright everyone, let's stick together."
  439.  
  440. Of course, Astrid would stick together with her main group. Though, she seemed to have an obvious affinity to Esbern. Mostly standing and sticking by his side as she did so. Though, it wasn't like she couldn't take care of herself.
  441. "Captain Uri! What do we d-*sigh...for the love of..."
  442.  
  443. With the constant chaos happening around her, Astrid would roll her eyes. Propping up her glasses on her face and effortlessly swatting her attackers out of the way as she ran with the group.If anything, it seemed more like she was annoyed then in any actual danger..
  444.  
  445. Though...she did have an idea, at least...
  446. "Can you stay back please? I'm a little busy at the moment you mongrels!"
  447.  
  448. Charging up a ball of Light mana in her hand. She throws it at her opponents. The ball of light splitting into multiple smaller ones as they travelled through the air. Not even noticing Kole's attempt and BURNING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT. Even amongst the grotto of trees they were in, she would try and take advantage of her surroundings as the balls travel traight into the middle of a groups chasing them
  449. "Don't say you didn't deserve this!"
  450.  
  451. Closing her palm, the balls o Light would explode under her command. Hopefully blinding the team that were trying to chase them and giving them ample time to escape.
  452.  
  453. Hopefully..
  454. (Astrid cos Salis)
  455. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  456.  
  457. [15:36] Madame Kestrel Sicarius exclaims, "Well not only are they literally living their competition in the dust, now they are applying scorched earth tactics! How amazingly fun!"
  458. [15:38] Sprinting on through with his mates, his hearties of the Soaring Phoenix, "Damn you Kole! I can't keep up with that!" Shouts the Captain as he ran through the forest, his best bet was indeed explosives as well, but... He did not study them to such a degree to use them for propulsion as Kole was doing, but still, he had his ways, his methods of travel through his Meteor Dash which took much more time than propulsion.
  459.  
  460. He did however have his fire, but, right now, he was conserving his own energy. "We should all save up on our energy if we hope to outlast those other teams... They are behind, but maybe not for long if we aren't careful... So, first order of things... We help ourselves, by also helping our allies when the opportune moment comes about, savy?"
  461.  
  462. Uri scanned the area as they walked... He noticed the person recording them, but he paid no mind to it after a while. He was more so focused on trying to get on the good side of the spirits within Los'tal… Perhaps it was just a pipe dream of the past though...
  463.  
  464. "---Kole! You'll anger the spirits!" He says in a straining voice, trying to keep his voice down, but... Thing might've been for the best as the flames could potentially reveal some of the traps.
  465.  
  466. "Be more careful from now on, I can't have you all acting so... Well, that was a smart move, but, point is, be careful... We need to follow through with a lead... If we all act on our own orders, it could bring much chaos upon us------"
  467.  
  468. He turns his attention to Astrid and her mistake... A 2.... The Gods were not with her even at this dark hour.
  469.  
  470. "Astrid... If you can, I need you to use your cosmic magic, and Esbern'os runes to leave a note, only for our allies... They shouldn't be far and the note should burn from Kole's flames once they get here...Can you do that?"
  471.  
  472. They carried on.
  473. (Uri Sanctum)
  474. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  475.  
  476. [15:41] {NARRATION} Uri's plan is good.
  477.  
  478. Meanwhile Kole makes good on his time to set the Jungle to blazes. Scorching everything rather quickly.
  479.  
  480. Astrid blinds heself for a moment before she hears Uri telling them to move on.
  481.  
  482. Which would be a good option given they had the head start and Kole has initiated a trick to delay all the other teams behind them.
  483.  
  484. Astrid;s plan doesn't do well. But at least it could be worse... She relaizes that her light orbs became 'mines' in some way. If she looks at Madame Kestrel she would notice the woman smirking.
  485.  
  486. Meanwhile Uri look s athe the path. Clearly it was vast now allowing them to travel rather freely. But he sees that its startong to become narrow further on, and if they are to continue it was clearly forcing all four closer every time.
  487.  
  488. [15:46] The once safe cover of the trees had been reduced to a forest fire that was going to turn the felinae into Sheng takeout if he didn't think quick, the tree was beginning to catch fire which left him with only once choice.
  489.  
  490. He prepared himself by putting his revolver into his mouth shortly before taking a near leap of faith over to the next tree, and the next, and the next until he finally caught up to Kol.
  491.  
  492. Luckily for him his neurotoxins gave him three times as big of a window to catch the branches at the right time, a second time window became a half a minute for him while with each jump the panic and urgency began to fade away until he was casually catching up to Kol.
  493.  
  494. When he finally reached him, he dropped a branch on Kol's head before looking to the other trees that had yet to catch fire in the hopes of spotting any and all traps.
  495. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  496. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  497.  
  498. [15:49] After burning down some of the LUXORIOUS PLANT LIFE! Kole would look around, trying to find his team the best he can while his legs went BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR as he sprinted along the Jungle Pathways.
  499.  
  500. He would watch as Uri scouted for traps, good call, then... Astrid.
  501.  
  502. "Oi! Do that again that was funny!"
  503.  
  504. He would say, losing concentration as he would then trip over some Roots, falling flat on his face... though... getting back up, it would give Erehn the chance he needed to catch up to the VERY TALL RHOYNISH! Kole would get a branch dropped on his head as he would try to sprint off again, only to fall once again... this time... he would notice something on the ground... and yell out towards Erehn!
  505.  
  506. "OI! DUMBASS! LOOK WHAT I FOUND!"
  507. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  508. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  509.  
  510. [15:50] Of course, Astrid would just notice that her plan wouldn't work as her Light balls become stuck to the trees. Of course, she wouldn't have time to activate them as she accidentally blinds herself. Completely eliminating her sense of vision as she trips and falls into the dirt
  511. "HUWAAAAH"
  512.  
  513. Falling face first into a pit of dirt, Astrid would quickly get up. Not really having the time to activate her plan as she hears the footsteps of the combatants catching up to her
  514. "Agh! Now I have to buy a new a skirt! Hm? Oh sh-"
  515.  
  516. Astrid would widen her eyes as a group of Reavers were but a mere few yards away from her. She didn't really have time to activate anything, really. Though...at least those Light balls from before became stuck to the trees. Hopefully they can be used at a later time..
  517.  
  518. As Astrid ran with her group, she would notice the feeling of someone...watching her? Was this some sort of game to the woman? Astrid would notice the Madame smirking at her. Though, she didn't have time to dwell on that
  519. "Esbern! Be careful if you decide to go back! I planted some...um...mines over there. Well, it wasn't my intention but...*sigh. Whatever! Just make sure to be careful so that you don't activate them, alright? Now let's keep going. We need to be cautious going forward..."
  520. (Astrid cos Salis)
  521. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  522.  
  523. [15:51] Madame Kestrel Sicarius says, "*But they are nmines all the same"
  524. [15:54] Kole Tsuyoi says, "ASTRID BE MY DAUGHTER! "
  525. [15:54] Esbern notes his comrades actions, and decides to lay down another wall of ice behind them, a glacier surging up to prevent anyone following them from moving forward.
  526.  
  527. "that should keep them off our backs!", he shouts out, as he runs after the rest of the group.
  528.  
  529. Though, the ice would likely melt soon due to the fire nearby... and failing to stop the enemies at all.
  530. (Esbern cos Salis)
  531. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  532.  
  533. [15:54] He couldn't slow them down for Astrid, it was no major injury, but rather something else. Something that might help them learn from the mistakes of the past...
  534.  
  535. As they carried on, Uri had his sights set on that very path. Talking to himself, "The spirits of this island are very mysterious much like the entire place itself. Though I speak from only a few rare experiences." He talked just to make sure that everyone behind him were all still there...
  536.  
  537. "It'd be wise to keep communicating with each other carefully... If one of you just seems to vanish... How would any of us know if you can't keep constant track by just talking rather than looking around and taking your eyes off the goodies-----Why are all of you getting so close?" He asked.
  538.  
  539. But the path was indeed getting smaller... But he kept his eyes ahead, scanning the area as he went along for the ride. "I look forward, one of you catch the rear and the others, keep an eye on the left and right side... the fifth person? Keep an eye out for what's above us," said the Captain to his crew.
  540.  
  541. Through this, he rubbed his chin, wondering what could lie out there beyond the path they followed. He tried not to think too much about it, but, having each of them look towards a designated area would increase their chances of safety... Their eyes had to be peeled after all!
  542.  
  543. "Though, I gotta say! Erehn keeping to the trees is a good way to keep an eye on what's above us! Great work you scurvy blackguard! Or as I always say, you crazy feline bastard!" He teases the friend of his as they attempted to proceed.
  544.  
  545. This closing space was almost enough to make one claustrophobic
  546. (Uri Sanctum)
  547. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  548.  
  549. [15:56] {NARRATION} The Madame's group were all holographic considering they could warp and move from site to site. And even duplicate.
  550.  
  551. So it was indeed a game. One hosted once every blue moon. In other words a rare thing.
  552.  
  553. Behind the light mines explode indicating the group several people attempting to catch up.
  554.  
  555. Apparently moving fast was also a priority.
  556.  
  557. One of the ones who passes is shadow walking and stepping out has a a symbol of the Reavers, "Ye all thought yoo smart heh! Found em Cap!"
  558.  
  559. The other is also a shadow walker but cclearly from Nightstalker's. He calmly crosses his arms and huffs. "I guess the Kalvore were right."
  560.  
  561. And the last one is a woman who wears the Phoenix mark of the Kalvore. "The boss is honorable, though I wouldn't say he ain' ot his tricks!"
  562.  
  563. Oops. They did grabbed heat from their actions. These three decide to work together with their shadow and occult magics.
  564.  
  565. "Will slow them down while the others catch up! Agreed?"
  566.  
  567. The rest say "Agreed!"
  568. [16:05] His concentration was on traps, but there was none in sight. The sounds of trees burning, the foot steps and the oh-so-powerful magic powered by one's negative emotions which threw him into a frenzy.
  569.  
  570. Erehn disregarded any and all orders just to traverse the high ground until he was above the strongest occultist, following that by slowing down time and jumping out of the tree with his gun still in his mouth and on his feet just to likely shatter the shoulders of the poor occultist.
  571.  
  572. Time was his to bend, slow, speed up, maybe even halt but if they knew him well enough they'd know to use this window of time to get free hits on the magis.
  573.  
  574. [GOING FIRST]
  575. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  576. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  577.  
  578. [16:09] Kole would watch as Esbern'o creates some more Ice walls, and as for the Mines? They seemed to work, well played Astrid... well fucking played Astrid! Kole would nod towards Uri's words.
  579.  
  580. "I'LL TAKE TO THE REAT THEN CAP!"
  581.  
  582. He would say, as he does a kick flip into the air, blasting the air behind him with Explosive Magics, launching him forwards directly behind his team. He would then tumble and roll, skidding back around as he would then start sprinting back towards the center of the Jungle.
  583.  
  584. As he did he would ignite his right fist yet again... a blazing inferno sprouting from it. Trying something twice is even better... practice makes perfect... Then, whilst spinning around, he would make a loud!
  585.  
  586. "HEE AH!"
  587.  
  588. As he strikes behind him upon the middle of the spin, around 180 degrees, then setting the Trees ablaze yet again! Creating a clear vantage point for whatever was to come behind the group! He would keep doing this every 10 feet, as to keep a steady rhythm with things.
  589. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  590. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  591.  
  592. [16:14] Erehn Linnaeus says, "5"
  593. [16:15] Uri turns his attention to Kole for a slight moment. Because now, if the Nightstalkers were catching up... Uri would be able to speak to them at long last as he shouts to that one member approaching them. "Ah~ So you are worthy allies after all, you did well holding out for yourself!"
  594.  
  595. The Captain turned his sights towards the path for the moment, but now...
  596.  
  597. "Look here... If you managed to get my message, you'd know that I'd want y' to catch up with us eventually... After all, we can't hold eachothers hands throughout the entire journey right? Too obvious of a target, which is why you must play your cards right mi amigo," he said to the member of the Nightstalker if they were in range.
  598.  
  599. "Cease fire for our allies if they wish to fight alongside us. As for the enemies? Severe the ground, make it so that they have to take the long way in order to reach us... Tire them out before they have the chance to blow usall asunder!"
  600.  
  601. And so, Uri would attempt that very thing, if they were to face the competition head on... He'd charge his energy into his fist, using his cosmic energies infused with that of his flames... Which one should dominate the other? Uri would only discover this if he managed to succeed...
  602.  
  603. "Shred this part of land asunder, let the spirits see that it is us who are worthy of protecting Los'tal!"
  604.  
  605. Though he tried to convince the Nightstalker to side with them, he was just as ready to fight as well. Restrained for the Nightstalker as he wanted them to remain their allies and also drag the Kalvore into their ranks as well.
  606.  
  607. "Fight us if you dare, but I will give you another reason to trust in the words of this Captain. Yes, I will show you our journey!" He declared with this challenge!
  608. (Uri Sanctum)
  609. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  610.  
  611. [16:15] Esbern nods, and shouts out in response; "I'll take the east!", a swirl of ice and blood being prepared for him. He continues running ahead, maintaining his eastern position as best as he can.
  612.  
  613. Seeing the shadow-walkers attempt to stop them, and Erehn rushing to stop them, he moves to take on the eastern most magi. Yet another glacier is summoned, blast forwards toward them in an attempt to blast them clean out of the arena.
  614. (Esbern cos Salis)
  615. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  616.  
  617. [16:16] Astrid's light mines would have miraculously worked! How did they do that!? The would be able to blind the combatants charging at them. Giving Erehn more than enough time to put a stop to them with Time magic.
  618. With Erehn putting a stop to time and slowing the movements of the combatants, Astrid finds the ample opportunity to take advantage of this newfound tactic
  619. "I'm going to the west! Erehn! Hold them for as still as you can!"
  620.  
  621. Swiping her sword in front of her face, she nods her head. Locking eyes with the opponents charging her from the west.
  622.  
  623. (Astrid cos Salis)
  624. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  625.  
  626. [16:34] {Won Restrained RPB against Shadow Mages}
  627. [16:42] Throughout the entirety of the fight, Uri was doing his best to hold back from these people attacking them... Seems they held a grudge, but now, Uri would use this to his advantage, declaring to them that they needed to work together in order to get beyond a few points of the forest!
  628.  
  629. "Now do you see my friends?! We need eachother more than we need our pride right now! I did my best to test y' as we went along, to see if you were truly worthy allies or people just agreeing to be allies for the sake of fun or a gain of status! We cannot afford that out here in these parts! Not when we tread on uncharted territory filled with angered spirits!"
  630.  
  631. Of course the Captain took pride in Kole landing the final hit, but it was not done alone, it was through their team work. From those handling the front, the rear, the sides and the threats from above. Their formation, similar to that of a roman army proved to be superior in this round, in their little decisive fight.
  632.  
  633. Was it really them against the pirating world? Would this battle be any different at sea? For this, Uri used it to prove another point. "Fireworks, Maps, no matter what you got on your right now. Every one of your teams have things of value, but I? Uri Los' Sanctum and the rest of my crew, we have cannons, compasses that will take us to many horizons, loyalty and many other talents that cannot be held in the hand, but kept in the body, spirit and mind."
  634. (Uri Sanctum)
  635. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  636.  
  637. [16:42] He was the first into the fight and the last one out, it was his thirst for more strength that made him fight and made him fall at the hands of the magis.
  638.  
  639. Solid, steady and perfect combos were done by using his wild nature in combination with his fire and time magic to make sure they suffered twice as long and the fire burned twice as bright.
  640.  
  641. It worked so well that just when he thought he could claim the magi's life, a beam of true occultic mastery mortally wounded him, but that only worsened his frenzy state.
  642.  
  643. His already damaged armor was blasted into pieces by the corruption as was most of his flesh, ultimately restarting the process inside of him that created the sludge he had once forgotten.
  644.  
  645. A feeling of disdain for those who wished to harm HIM of all people influenced his actions, he had to make the world suffer for what it did to him and he knew just what would hurt that occultist.
  646.  
  647. Lying there on the ground, sludge dripping down the sides of his lips only to be violently expulsed by the holy magic he had on himself once he prepared to do something he thought could help.
  648.  
  649. Holy water vials were ripped off of himself and carried in his left hand as he dragged himself to the downed magi, likely about to be finished by Kol.
  650. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  651. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  652.  
  653. [16:42] "Watch out!", esbern cries out as the combat starts, not trusting the other teams to follow the rules.
  654.  
  655. He summons a pall of blood to protect his allies, and does his best to slip up the opposite by applying ice to the floor - if it didn't slip them up, it would at least slow them down.
  656.  
  657. Circling around the opponents, he covers their eastern side, while doing his best to help his allies, and route the opposition. He wasn't entirely sure how important this competition is... but knew it was best to take it seriously, and as such, avoids making any direct attacks on the oppoents, but his best to slow them down, and send them back so that their team, the soaring phoenix crew, can make headway.
  658.  
  659. "Captain! Do we push forward?", he calls out as soon as they manage to break past the opposition.
  660. (Esbern cos Salis)
  661. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  662.  
  663. [16:44] Well, their tactics seemed to work wonders for them, one from each other team came and tried to stop the Soaring Phoenix, using a wide variety of traps, tricks, and some fine laughs. It was indeed fun, while Kole took to the rear, clearing out the green scenery from behind, so that Kole could see any potential enemy approaching... Erehn, took to the skies, using his fluent Time Magic, Astrid took to the West, using her special Cosmic prowess, ESBERRRRRRRRN watched the East, making Ice walls, as to prevent any unlikable individual. Then the captain, taking to the front, as he should. Uri would watch for any potential traps, though, as soon as they would get their bearings, the intruders would show their faces!
  664.  
  665. It was a party, VERY MUCH SO. Watching as these individuals utilized their Skills in order to set in place obstacles for the Soaring Phoenix, though, they were at a disadvantage. Kole was watching with intensity! His fists still a flame, as he burned and burned and scorched and scorched the land around them! They wouldn't even stand a chance, the trees were clear, and so, his team would be at the ready!
  666.  
  667. HEL' TO THE MOTHERFUCKING YES!
  668.  
  669. Oh the plays... OH THE PLAYS! THEY ACTUALLY OUTSMARTED THE ENEMY!
  670.  
  671.  
  672. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  673. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  674.  
  675. [16:48] ---Bonus Post, for Uri's action
  676.  
  677. Just to Inform and remind of what he was already doing.
  678.  
  679. Uri would charge up his cosmic AND fire energies through his fist, only to focus them into his finger tips, releasing a mean Nova Ray infused with heat, first firing off into the sky, only to be brought down as if it were a fine blade.
  680.  
  681. This was him threatening to severe the land between them, to make a gap if those teams decided to pursue them instead of team up with the Soaring Phoenix Pirates.
  682. (Uri Sanctum)
  683. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  684.  
  685. [16:49] With the wave of opponents coming at her at full speed, Astrid would overflow her mana circuits. Raising her sword into the air as the starlight of the Cosmos shine down onto her
  686. "Alright, Sae. Lend me your power! Let's show these uncivilized ravages what a true warrior is...."
  687.  
  688. She would smirk as the light begin to overflow her body. Her typical golden aura now shining a blistering Rosegold starlight. With the power of the Cosmos overflowing her body, Astrid would feel a sense of calmness and passion. No longer did she feel pain from exuding her circuits, it seemed...
  689. "..."
  690.  
  691. Locking eyes with her opponents. The shadow mages would begin emerging from the trees from the west. Though, with Erehn's time abilities slowing them down...now was the perfect time for her to show the extent of her powers. Putting one foot forward, Astrid's entire frame would have been covered in Light as she darts forward at her enemies
  692.  
  693. Warping around the battlefield using the Light of the Cosmos, Astrid would have been slashing at the trees at lighting fast speeds. Her frame being nothing but a blur as the sudden slashes would allow the trees to fall and create a blockade. Trapping her opponents from the inside.
  694. "Sorry. Not sorry."
  695.  
  696. All of this would happen in almost an instant as she warps back to her original spot. The trees falling in place and creating a blockade for her opponents. Hopefully allowing them to not be able to continue onward..
  697. "*phew. That was easier than I thought..."
  698.  
  699.  
  700. (Astrid cos Salis)
  701. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  702.  
  703. [16:51] {NARRATION} The Reaver shadow mage smirks as he bids the group adieu combining his shadow walking to give itself immunity. And then as soon as running out roaring at it's golden gleam reveals they did what they had to do to delay... Ooff he is fast gone.
  704.  
  705. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  706.  
  707. The Kalvore one listened but spit the ground. "Maybe if you had some honor."
  708.  
  709. Before Ethan pops out and plays a compelling song to charm those near by, taking his man and smirking at Uri while a phantom takes his place. WIld Nature for his speed. Ethan's words ringing out "Told you they were Esharr and cocky as fuck! Good luck next time Soaring Phoenix!"
  710.  
  711. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  712.  
  713. The Nightstalker raises his hand and his group arrives not far behind. The tribe looking at Uri. "You might hve some words. Our Clan can use that. But it seems that Kalvore man doesn't like Uri Sanctum at all. Says he knows him. Convinced us you lack all kind of honor. But he seems to real good with words..."
  714.  
  715. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  716.  
  717. "As you can see this is heating up! Lord Iluzio and the Reavers have pulled ahead! Let's see how that develops!"
  718. [16:58] Chief Xardion Blackheart says, "So are these the ones from Esharr? Don't look much. But you did put up one Hel of a fight."
  719. [17:00] With flames that went from a fine inferno, down to a collection of embers until finally... Nothing but hot air. Uri folds his arms and looks at the one talking to him. "You would take the words of someone who y' just met? Now, I'm no cocky fella, and I never spit on my friends as you can see."
  720.  
  721. He would even look ahead... Did some people pass them? It was time for Uri to continue on. "We must move forward though. And I will tell you this.. I keep to my word, and because you are a curious ally, I'll even let you and your team travel with us if you truly wish to side with this lot for a common goal or some of your own."
  722.  
  723. Uri gave a serious gaze, for he was truly a man of volition, "We can do that... Tell us your goals along the way, and we'll help you accomplish that... We can only get through this together, not whilst apart and fighting one battle after another."
  724.  
  725. The Captain turns to the Chief, and wouldgive him a slight bow, "We're not much, but we follow our dreams to forge a reality, one I'm sure you might take a liking to, honorable Chief."
  726.  
  727. And so departed the Soaring Phoenix and company if any agreed. "Because we cannot waste time standing, we should go."
  728. (Uri Sanctum)
  729. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  730.  
  731. [17:02] "Oh he was very clear when we did this together. He kept his word. But my group? We are the fastest anyway. We got out own plan. This isn't our first time here. You should be more careful of the Madame."
  732.  
  733. The chieftain, a Leoanus who looks like his seen fighting with an eye scarred out and a sapphire hue looking at the Esharr,
  734.  
  735. "Perhaps we came out the wrong foot, Chief Xardion Blackheart."
  736. (Chief Xardion Blackheart)
  737. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  738.  
  739. [17:03] Uri Sanctum asks, "Captain Uri Los' Sanctum... And if you have your own plan, then we can possibly assist... Or maybe, give you something worth while, yes?"
  740. [17:03] Kole puffs his cigar
  741. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  742. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  743.  
  744. [17:04] Uri Sanctum says, "Esbern'o here, is the greatest blacksmith ever known."
  745. [17:04] Chief Xardion Blackheart exclaims, "Depends. Just hold on to the rest of us. Clan! Let's show them Kalvore and Reavers who are the fastest of all!"
  746. [17:04] Kole whips out a bottle of Sake
  747. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  748. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  749.  
  750. [17:04] Uri Sanctum exclaims, "RIght then!"
  751. [17:04] Astrid cos Salis says, "My name is Astrid cos Salis. It's a pleasure to meet you."
  752. [17:04] Esbern nods and puffs his cigar aswell.
  753. (Esbern cos Salis)
  754. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  755.  
  756. [17:04] Uri Sanctum exclaims, "YOu heard em lads!"
  757. [17:04] Astrid cos Salis asks, "W-wait what?"
  758. [17:04] Chief Xardion Blackheart says, "Truce until we get to the next two hundred yards. After that you are on your own again."
  759. [17:04] Kole Tsuyoi asks, "Names Kole! you want some Alcohol!?"
  760. [17:04] Esbern cos Salis says, "Sounds like a good deal."
  761. [17:04] Immediately holds onto the Chief!
  762. (Uri Sanctum)
  763. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  764.  
  765. [17:05] Chief Xardion Blackheart says, "Better hurry up Lass."
  766. [17:05] Esbern cos Salis asks, "Shall we run, captain?"
  767. [17:05] Astrid cos Salis exclaims, "Okay! That can work. Finally! Some negotiations!"
  768. [17:05] Uri Sanctum says, "You just gotta get us there and we'll delay the others."
  769. [17:05] Uri Sanctum says, "No Esbern, we'll ride with them."
  770. [17:05] Chief Xardion Blackheart exclaims, "Deal!"
  771. [17:05] Astrid cos Salis exclaims, "Maybe you're all not savag-...i mean yes! It's a pleasure to work with you!"
  772. [17:05] Kole drinks some Sake
  773. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  774. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  775.  
  776. [17:07] Erehn yoinks the sake from Kole and downs it in a second
  777. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  778. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  779.  
  780. [17:07] The next two hundred yards past by swiftly as the Clan activate their blood. They might be different beasts but they were all FAST as fuck. And nothing could slow them every time their rage pushed them.
  781.  
  782. Catching up to the Reavers and The Kalvore Ascendancy.
  783.  
  784. The chief shows a gesture to the Madame. "The Hunt is their thing. You should know to be wary of everyone here. Our word is given. You have gotten here."
  785.  
  786. Was there anything else Uri could bargain for?
  787. (Chief Xardion Blackheart)
  788. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  789.  
  790. [17:12] He nods his head, and then turns his attention to his crew.
  791.  
  792. "The chief kept his end of the deal and so, we shall do the same! Be ready to make many obstacles for the Kalvore to approach, because now, it'll be us and the clan we have made a truce with!"
  793.  
  794. "Make this pathway appear as if it was the wrong direction... As for you," he looks to the Chief.
  795.  
  796. "Let's say we both make it there in time somehow... I am not into the hunt but rather, I am looking for a companion, one that will be with my crew and I for more than a single life time, a friend... And I hope to make many more through your clan," he offers his hand to the Chief.
  797.  
  798. "If any of us from my crew can help your people now or in the future, we'll cross the seas for you, we'll lend you our cannons, all for you to be our allies, till the goal is reached... For horizons to be witnessed by the both of our people."
  799.  
  800. He directs his hand to his crew, "Esshar… Osilot, we are a people, one from every major clan as you can tell... Unity is why we are here. So, let's show the world, that even if you are worlds apart, you can build bridges."
  801. (Uri Sanctum)
  802. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  803.  
  804. [17:18] {NARRATION} Meanwhile The Kalvore had slowed down with the Reavers pushing ahead. Despite being closer. The Chieftain hmphs and says to Uri, "Yes you kept your word. So did I. But we have our own goals..."
  805.  
  806. "However... I will think abut it." He speeds up following the rest of the Nightstalkers who without any issue follow trough on their next set.
  807.  
  808. By now the place was getting much more closer for sake of space. Because in order to make it further they hard to now go into the real deal. The Rock Spire. Which was a trip up. The Kalvore, Reavers and Nightstalkers all set camp while Madame retires.
  809.  
  810. The person to approach Uri is of the Reavers this time. The extremely titanic eight feet Rhoynish who looked like his body had gone through Hel and back: grizzly scarred beyond recognition except for the incredible musculature and their light mythril based armor.
  811.  
  812. "Lars. That's all you need to know. Anyhow..."
  813. [17:18] Lars 'Sliver' Comorragh says, "That was impressive. I guess Ethan did not lie."
  814. [17:20] Lars leans in closer with two brilliant golden eyes, scarrgly beard and bald. "Ya look strong. Guess the Kalvore don't lie either. They stated you were cocky but honorable. But just between us I believe he wants that reward more then we do!"
  815. (Lars 'Sliver' Comorragh)
  816. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  817.  
  818. [17:24] Kole would take a look at the incredibly tall Rhoynish.
  819. "DAMN THAT'S A BIG BOY! HOLY SHIT DEMONS! CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I'M THAT TALL HAHAHA!"
  820.  
  821. He would then calm down a bit, looking around him, the Kalvore did indeed do a good ass job with slowing down the others, now... it was time to climb the Rock Spire.
  822.  
  823. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqvIAHBpXaE
  824.  
  825. This is where the fun would really begin.
  826. Th other 3 groups decided to take up camp, but you want to know what?
  827. KOLE WAS HAVING NONE OF THAT SHIT!
  828.  
  829. He would turn towards the rest of the Soaring Phoenix, and nod his head whilst puffing out a black cloud of smoke from his Cigar.
  830.  
  831. "Let's keep moving onwards team! Hel' yeah! While the others are resting up, I feel this is our chance to progress!"
  832.  
  833. He would look at Uri.
  834.  
  835. "What do you think Cap?"
  836. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  837. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  838.  
  839. [17:25] Astrid would look at the Lars fellow with a dumbfounded look. Turning over to Esbern as she simply gives him a confused expression.
  840. "I guess he...likes us? My goodness he's tall..."
  841.  
  842. Astrid would simply give Lars a light bow
  843. "Well, it's nice to meet you. I'm Astrid. I'm hoping that for the time being, we can be allies!"
  844. (Astrid cos Salis)
  845. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  846.  
  847. [17:25] Esbern takes his place behind Uri, as if to display the solidarity of the soaring phoenix crew, and his support of Uri.
  848.  
  849. "Esbern cos Salis, master artisan of the Soaring Phoenix crew.", he says, introducing himself, and giving a short nod to the scarred rhoynish man.
  850. (Esbern cos Salis)
  851. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  852.  
  853. [17:25] Uri scuffs, as he would greet Lar's just as he would any Rhoynish… Little Mannerisms that he was taught by Cruinne long before his master had died. So, Uri offered Lar's a fist bump, one to just tap their knuckles against one another, to verify their strengths, to show that piece of respect given to those willing to approach.
  854.  
  855. "Instead of going against me immediately, you approached me to talk huh? Lar's was it... Judging by your height, I'd say, you're kin to a giant, no?" He gave the rhoynish a hearty laugh.
  856.  
  857. "I aint too sure what Ethan want's with the prize, all I can say that... We are sick of the lies... No honorable man would go about destroying the image of another, but..." He smirks with a wide grin.
  858.  
  859. "It's a challenge I'll gladly take, so I ask you... What's in it for you, Lar's?... Money? Fame?..." He sneaks closer, "Women?" The Captain raised his eyebrow.
  860.  
  861. He then almost immediately turned to Kole!
  862.  
  863. "We can't right now Kole… It'd be against the rules," said Uri.
  864.  
  865. "For now... I want everyone to relax a bit... I want to see Ethan, and dig a little."
  866.  
  867. He waits for the giant to respond upon Esbern'o's approach.
  868. (Uri Sanctum)
  869. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  870.  
  871. [17:25] Lars 'Sliver' Comorragh exclaims, "Well lass you did great with them swords!"
  872. [17:26] The vial was dropped as he broke into a mad sprint to catch up with his team, he was beyond agitated that he could not force the fallen occultist to suffer like he did while siphoning his negative emotions to strengthen himself.
  873.  
  874. He made sure to stick behind everyone while a flamethrower spell in his right hand set any trees he passed ablaze, he was hoping it would end up burning the occultist alive in one of the most painful ways to go.
  875.  
  876. The madness eventually quelled itself, Rock Spire was finally reached and he didn't know what to say, maybe asking Uri for guidance would help him.
  877.  
  878. "Uri. What's next?" Was whispered into his Captain's ear before he copied what Esbern did. "Howdy."
  879. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  880. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  881.  
  882. [17:27] Astrid cos Salis says, "Oh, y-you think so? Well..why thank you. Though, it was nothing..."
  883. [17:31] The other groups rest while Lars says "But ye all seem a bit new despite the man there having claim to Los! That will take him some time to consoldat' it!" And he laughs with glee. He has a black scaggrly beard and bald. But his body had way too many scars. He moves now over to looking at them with his golden eyes at Kole.
  884.  
  885. "Well I been watchin ye. Ye got some titan balls using some ground scorch but I think we'd have done the same!" He laughs and psses the other Rhoynish the Vodka mug he has with him. But its not just Vodka, it's strong like mixed with other stuff. Thankfully it didn't matter. Everyone was bound and the rest seemed like it was forced give the madame left.
  886.  
  887. "That our very own moonshin! With vodka boyo! Pure liquid HELLHEIM if ya know what I mean!"
  888. (Lars 'Sliver' Comorragh)
  889. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  890.  
  891. [17:32] Lars 'Sliver' Comorragh asks, "*Uri you said Ethan right?"
  892. [17:33] Uri made his way past the giant as he went to Kole... Now the Captain was looking for Ethan... And despite his claim, this part of the island to him... Was still a mystery, for Los'tal itself is in fact, a Lost Tale. One that'd never truly be explored to the fullest, not within a single life time of course.
  893. (Uri Sanctum)
  894. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  895.  
  896. [17:34] Esbern departs the conversation to seek out Xardion and the reavers. Strolling through the tents of the camp, he happens upon their campfire.
  897.  
  898. "Ho there. Xardion, was it?", he says as greeting, before hushing his voice and saying quietly; "I was hoping to hear more about the Madame. You were saying she wasn't to be trusted?', he inquires.
  899. (Esbern cos Salis)
  900. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  901.  
  902. [17:34] Knew not what he was searching for, only that following his Captain's lead would bring him somewhere closer to a reward of some sort.
  903. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  904. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  905.  
  906. [17:36] Whereas someone else approaches Uri with a flute and soft music.
  907.  
  908. "Uri Sanctum."
  909.  
  910. The master of sound and illusions and apparently air. And maybe something else. Who knew.
  911.  
  912. "You know I was in the neighborhood. Kast I know about the Sanctum was being their prisoner for one day because your Sanctum knight girl was terrible at her job."
  913.  
  914. Luneth grins with that Cheshire grin he has.
  915.  
  916. "I see Cayden' rubbed on ya. You are now pretty much us... Except Pirate-y"
  917.  
  918. Uri would hear a comical imitation as a phantom turns into a comical expression of a pirate.
  919.  
  920. "Also nice words but my people don't take truces lightly. You should know our Honor is invaluable and so is our word. But we don't give that easily. If at all."
  921. (Lord Ethan Iluzio)
  922. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  923.  
  924. [17:37] Astrid would have just followed Esbern around. Seemingly being glad that she had some time for respite among all this chaos. Turning her attention to Xardion, she nods her head
  925. "Mm, i'm interested about her too. Only a little though. She seems to be quite the mysterious figure. I...can't help but feel there's something more...sinister, about her."
  926. (Astrid cos Salis)
  927. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  928.  
  929. [17:39] Kole would get some EXTREME COMPLIMENTS send his way, he would rub the back of his head, puffing his Cigar in the process.
  930.  
  931. "YOU WEREN'T SO BAD YOURSELF THERE MY GUY? HA! YEAH!"
  932.  
  933. Upon getting the unique moonshine of HELLHEIM pressed against him, Kole would take it with a widened smile.
  934.  
  935. "Thank ya! Hehe."
  936.  
  937. But before he would take a sip, he would sniff it, making sure there wasn't anything... off. Upon realizing that it was fine, he would smirk a bit.
  938.  
  939. TIME TO PUT HIS TOLERANCE TO THE TEST! HAHAHAHAHA!
  940.  
  941. Kole would drink the entire mug, looking straight towards Lars as he would push the mug into the others chest.
  942.  
  943. "NOT STRONG ENOUGH! HA! WHERE'S THE REST OF IT AT?" He would say, wobbling a bit already!
  944.  
  945.  
  946. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  947. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  948.  
  949. [17:43] Casting a slight glance to the sand beneath his feet. Uri turned his attention to Luneth, smirking lightly as he spoke. "My twin sister Faira is nothing like me... You know this, I fought her many times after all, for those 'knightly' actions..."
  950.  
  951. The pirate Captain placed his hand lazily onto his hip, "Cayden, he will be missed, surely, but... I'd even go as far as to say, that my cousin had plans to move onto my ship, to live a life as free as he could be... Away from those rules, away from the likes of Osrona… A rebellion, I'd say."
  952.  
  953. His smirk had turned into a wide grin. "Though, any form of truce can be made, I'd believe... But not every one of them ends so smoothly... Some, you could say, would end in a true challenge between the two who made the pact... An interesting twist? Mayhaps."
  954.  
  955. "I understand that honor us valued over all else... But I know of one thing that stands above honor and that my friend... Is freedom, wouldn't you like a shot at it?"
  956.  
  957. The Captain awaits the response from the person he sought out.
  958. (Uri Sanctum)
  959. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  960.  
  961. [17:43] "Oh not at all! Have you noticed? You light msgic? Turning to mines? That's them. The fact is we won't die. Well unless her spectators asked for blood."
  962.  
  963. But he laughs onconcerned. Pnly aAtsrid and Kole would be listening to him.
  964.  
  965. "Oh ho Boyo wants more!"
  966.  
  967. Lars whistles as more of his group arrive towards Astrid and Kole. Their drinks were being drained like if it was water. And apparently they were just warming up as they drop several big ass barrels down.
  968.  
  969. "Oh we just warming up, this is our night to fuck off! Then we go up the spire and bring back this seasons HUNT! YEAH!"
  970.  
  971. The barbarian like Reavers whoop and drink.
  972.  
  973. Lars tells Astrid, "She runs a business. Of course she can't be trusted."
  974.  
  975. Then taps the watch like device. "Tracker and also tracking what we say but don't bothe us non/ she no she a ho!"
  976. (Lars 'Sliver' Comorragh)
  977. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  978.  
  979. [17:49] Ethan laughs.
  980.  
  981. "Silver tongued? A bit lacking wouldn't you say? We are free. We do what we want. And as you can observe..."
  982.  
  983. His crimson eyes look over at his camp,
  984.  
  985. "We'd just become stronger then before..."
  986.  
  987. The mention of Cayden makes his music pause.
  988.  
  989. "Yes, he will be missed. But I'm sure he would have left with me had I come before."
  990.  
  991. He shakes his head.
  992.  
  993. "Well that might be true. But we want the same thing. You see the Hunt gives you one of a kind reward. Lars might not care for it. But we do. Besides..."
  994.  
  995. His grin widens, "It's been fun. Why stop now?"
  996.  
  997. Clearly he wasn't giving his truce nor word either. Not so easily. Not even using Cayden name seemed to work.
  998.  
  999. He looks up at the rock spire.
  1000.  
  1001. "You didn't think they'd do it easy right? Look up there Uri!"
  1002.  
  1003. A creature with huge wings seems to fly unto the very top, screeching like an... eagle... but it is no eagle...
  1004.  
  1005.  
  1006. (Lord Ethan Iluzio)
  1007. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1008.  
  1009. [17:49] Astrid would tilt her head curiously. It was through the Madame's actions that Light magic turned into mines?
  1010. "...So...she's having us fight? For fun? For entertainment?"
  1011.  
  1012. She would widen her eyes as his group surrounded her and Kole. Growing a bit timid as she just moved closer toward Esbern. It was evident the noble wasn't used to such...people.
  1013. "A business you say? Hm...that explains why I felt like I was being watched. What...type of business is it that she runs?"
  1014.  
  1015. Though, it seemed the intermission was coming to a close. It didn't seem like her or Esbern's question would have been answered..
  1016. "Well, it's no matter. I think it's best we think of a plan. The sooner we get off this island, the better..."
  1017.  
  1018.  
  1019. (Astrid cos Salis)
  1020. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1021.  
  1022. [17:50] Kole would wibble, then he would wobble! BUT HE WOULDN'T! FALL DOWN!
  1023.  
  1024.  
  1025. He would wibble…
  1026. He would wobble...
  1027. BUT HE WOULDN'T!
  1028. FALL DOWN!
  1029.  
  1030. Looking towards Lars, he would laugh loudly!
  1031.  
  1032. "THEN LET'S PARTY! YEAH?! COME ON! GIVE ME THE STRONGEST SHIT YOU GOT BOYO!"
  1033. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1034. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1035.  
  1036. [17:54] His sights had turned to the sky, looking at just what was pointed out by the Kalvor head. "Amazing..." The Captain whispered, looking onto the flying avian.
  1037.  
  1038. "Just what we had came for... A companion of a lifetime..." Uri's eyes had gleamed at the sight, and so... If this was the closing of their scene... He'd probably talk with Ethen, catching up on lost times before returning to his tent for the night.
  1039.  
  1040. Resting in his slumber, did the Captain.
  1041. (Uri Sanctum)
  1042. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1043.  
  1044. [17:56] Cheiftain Xardion Blackheart says, "Esbern questions."
  1045. [18:01] The Chieftain was looking at some information one of his men were bringing up as he listens to Astrid and Esbern.
  1046.  
  1047. "For the only reason anyone would. Coin! But we don't really care about that! All we care about is to prove to everyone that we are and will always be the fastest company in this region! In fact you saw you caught up thanks to us."
  1048.  
  1049. While The Reavers had fun. The Clan Nightstalker were more about … well closer to natives or Indians if you think about it. They even smoked plenty of soothing reed.
  1050.  
  1051. "However what worries us is the 'twist'. Every season there is one. Usually to push the teams to face off. It depends. It might have changed. No one has ever predicted the finale. All I'd say is we know not everything is what it seems with the Madame. This area of Los all know that much, she is the big kahoona as they say."
  1052.  
  1053. He shrugs,
  1054.  
  1055. "At least in these region of the Archipielago, she does. Perhaps your Captain who has a Claim might solve that. But I doubt he can do it today."
  1056.  
  1057. He gestures at the many military suits that were no longer holograms as the Coordination team had caught up as well.
  1058.  
  1059. "But rock spires... And with that?"
  1060.  
  1061. He point to the same shadow Ethan just did, "Im guessing its some winged aberration."
  1062. (Cheiftain Xardion Blackheart)
  1063. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1064.  
  1065. [18:02] Astrid cos Salis says, "Fastest? Well, i don't think you were THAT fa-. I mean,..."
  1066. [18:02] Astrid cos Salis asks, "Wait...season?"
  1067. [18:02] Astrid cos Salis asks, "Finale?"
  1068. [18:02] Astrid cos Salis says, "I'm...not sure i understand..."
  1069. [18:03] Astrid cos Salis asks, "What 'twist' are you talking about? Like...some type of mystery novel twist?"
  1070. [18:03] He was too tired to focus on anything other than going home, opting to take a nap of the dirt variety on the ground right beside Uri. His tail was curled up as was his entire body, comfortable unlike anyone around him due to the magic he was cultivating.
  1071. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1072. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1073.  
  1074. [18:03] Cheiftain Xardion Blackheart says, "No. There is Hunt every season. It can be many moons. Or many years."
  1075. [18:03] Astrid cos Salis says, "....I see..."
  1076. [18:04] Astrid cos Salis says, "I'm not sure i understand, but...i'll just make sure to be cautious."
  1077. [18:04] Cheiftain Xardion Blackheart says, "And the twist is always a change in their rules."
  1078. [18:04] Astrid cos Salis says, "Kind of a predictable twist then..."
  1079. [18:04] Esbern cos Salis asks, "...what about the prizes? what're those?"
  1080. [18:04] Cheiftain Xardion Blackheart exclaims, "That's what we all thought and this is our fifth time!"
  1081. [18:05] Astrid cos Salis says, "I admit i'm intrigued about the prizes."
  1082. [18:05] Astrid cos Salis says, "*sigh. I just want to get out of here as soon as possible"
  1083. [18:06] Kole would drink until his heart contents!
  1084.  
  1085. He would drink with Lars, making em Koles bit- BUDDY!
  1086.  
  1087. His fellow Rhoynish were always fun to be around! Yeah!
  1088.  
  1089. Kole would start singing loudly! Swinging back and forth, his arms around one of his kin! As he PARTIED UP!
  1090.  
  1091. "I KNOW I FEEL LIKE! SOMEBODIES WATCHIN MEEEEEEEEEEEEE! DUH! DUH! DUH! SOMEBODIES WATCHIN MEEEEEEEEEEEE! DUH!"
  1092.  
  1093. Burrp…. burrrrrrrrrrp….
  1094.  
  1095. BURRRRRRRRRRRP!
  1096.  
  1097. What the hell? This moonshine... from Hellheim Holy shit was it something Fierce.
  1098.  
  1099. Kole would pass right the fuck out, right onto the ground, a Mug raised high in his left hand, emptied, as he would snore.
  1100. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1101. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1102.  
  1103. [18:06] Astrid cos Salis says, "...."
  1104. [18:06] Astrid cos Salis says, "Well, he's feeling that in the morning..."
  1105. [18:08] Madame Kestrel Sicarius exclaims, "Well! It has been great! So today we are going to go into the twist!"
  1106. [18:09] Madame Kestrel Sicarius says, "*narrating"
  1107. [18:09] Uri Sanctum says, "Twist?..."
  1108. [18:09] Madame Kestrel Sicarius exclaims, "Oh yes!"
  1109. [18:10] Uri Sanctum asks, "Judging from the intro we had... I'd say it's, another happy landing?"
  1110. [18:10] Uri refers to the chaos.
  1111. (Uri Sanctum)
  1112. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1113.  
  1114. [18:11] Kole rubs his head... he had a whole gallon jar of pure H2O in his right hand, gulping whenever he could... moans would fall out of him... as he slowly walks towards the group
  1115. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1116. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1117.  
  1118. [18:12] Erehn is still dead asleep
  1119. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1120. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1121.  
  1122. [18:12] Astrid cos Salis says, "...Oh dear. Let me guess...she's going to make us kill each other.."
  1123. [18:12] Astrid cos Salis says, "This is where the fun begins..."
  1124. [18:12] Kole poors the gallon jar of water that he had, on Erehns head
  1125. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1126. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1127.  
  1128. [18:12] Astrid cos Salis says, "Um...i was joking...b-by...by the way."
  1129. [18:12] Uri eyes Astrid.
  1130. (Uri Sanctum)
  1131. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1132.  
  1133. [18:12] Erehn jolted up at the first sign of contact and scratched Kole in response. Erehn seemed to be not only agitated, but wary of everyone else.
  1134. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1135. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1136.  
  1137. [18:12] Kole lights a Cigar, then he would start smoking...
  1138. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1139. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1140.  
  1141. [18:13] Kole Tsuyoi says, "Ow..."
  1142. [18:13] Kole Tsuyoi says, "Get up Cat Dad."
  1143. [18:13] Erehn Linnaeus says, "What did you expect me to do? You coulda shook me a little."
  1144. [18:13] Erehn Linnaeus says, "Fine."
  1145. [18:13] Kole flicks a toothpick at Erehns forehead
  1146. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1147. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1148.  
  1149. [18:14] Erehn jabbed Kole in the stomache.
  1150. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1151. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1152.  
  1153. [18:14] Kole throws in the jungle
  1154. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1155. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1156.  
  1157. [18:14] Astrid would have been removing the sand from her boots. Shaking them off and cleaning them as she dusted herself on
  1158. "Gods....I hate sand.."
  1159.  
  1160. "*achoo!"
  1161. (Astrid cos Salis)
  1162. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1163.  
  1164. [18:14] Kole throws up
  1165. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1166. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1167.  
  1168. [18:14] {NARRATION} "Welcome to the great FINALE! HERE there is no space and not a lot to maneuver! But for this time we have two surprises!"
  1169.  
  1170. The groups are showed inside where it is clear this is like a spiraling tower. But with croppy spires and very dangerous stepping.
  1171.  
  1172. "First you may now fight to INJURY of MAIMS! Oh yes! Not death! Or then I wouldn't make much. No, no. It has to be epic!"
  1173.  
  1174. She seems like she is going over the next twist.
  1175.  
  1176. "And now your PREY! THE AMAZING AND RARE INTELLIGENT GRIIFFIN!"
  1177.  
  1178. The music changes suddenly as the 'scry' portals used to show whoever they are showing this to show what is at the top. The griffin shouting and roaring in a deep masculine gruff voice. "BEGONE ALL OF YOU!"
  1179.  
  1180. It did not look like they had as much time as before. This time they had to go up and the area was quickly narrowing as it got higher.
  1181.  
  1182. Cheif Xardion smirks. "Maiming and a Griffin? You have outdone yourself. And the reward?"
  1183.  
  1184. The Madame smirks.
  1185.  
  1186. "THE ONE OF A KIND MYATERIOUS RAINBOW EGG! NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IT HAS!"
  1187. [18:16] Madame Kestrel Sicarius exclaims, "MAybe Ill throw some bonuses. I mean It is a griffin after all!"
  1188. [18:16] Esbern cos Salis says, "Bonuses..."
  1189. [18:16] Madame Kestrel Sicarius exclaims, "Yes, yes. Anyway. Up you must GO!"
  1190. [18:19] A game where the goal is to be the last one standing?
  1191.  
  1192. Erehn laughed heartily at the concept but was deeply worried about his reward, what if someone had gone too far and killed the occultist? Then he would have to corrupt something....
  1193.  
  1194. And it seemed to him like that Griffin was the perfect source.
  1195.  
  1196. "Uri, i don't know about you but i'm afraid of heights. Anyone else?"
  1197.  
  1198. Nervously he walked up the steps of the steep tower, hugging the wall and sidestepping a slowly and cautiously as one could all the while he attempted to use his hatred to assist in weathering through all the steps.
  1199.  
  1200. They all seemed so high, oh god what would happen if he fell?
  1201. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1202. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1203.  
  1204. [18:19] Kole would smirk a bit, laughing loudly.. then, he would throw up yet again... He wasn't having none of that shit... Though, he would shake it off, he needed to get his head into the game, now.
  1205.  
  1206. He would look over towards the group.
  1207. "Well, let's go! Yeah!"
  1208.  
  1209. Then he would groan a bit... "Ow"
  1210. Damn was he hung over... that wasn't good, he would take out a water skin, and drink it all, about half a gallons worth, then, a burp... he was good now, solid even.
  1211.  
  1212. He would jump up and down, getting ready.
  1213. "So we can Injure and Maim now huh? Exciting!"
  1214. He would chuckle.
  1215.  
  1216. "Let's go get this Griffin, I wanna make it my pet."
  1217. He would say, cracking his knuckles a bit, as a cloud of black smoke hovered above him.
  1218. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1219. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1220.  
  1221. [18:20] Astrid seemed to be tired and cranky to deal with this. She had just woken up after all
  1222. "*sigh. Wow...what a neat twist.." she would say sarcastically.
  1223.  
  1224. Pulling out her blade, she cracks her neck and flips it over her hand as she activates her aura. Though, she seemed to be quite annoyed for some reason
  1225. "If we kill this Griffin may we leave? I'm sure you want us to put on a good show right? For your little game?"
  1226.  
  1227. She stares droopily at Madame before focusing her attention on the Griffin. Well, she's fought worse before.
  1228. "Alright...*yawn. En garde."
  1229.  
  1230. Astrid flips her blade over her hand and activates her aura. Pointing it over toward the Griffin
  1231. "Let's get this over with so I can go home..."
  1232.  
  1233. Already complaining? Wow. Astrid REALLY hated sand. Or, she was just tired and cranky. She hadn't had her morning tea, after all. For the time being she climbs up the steps of the tower with her group.
  1234. "...*yawn..."
  1235. (Astrid cos Salis)
  1236. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1237.  
  1238. [18:21] Maiming the Griffin... This one did not settle well with Uri, as Esbern, well, all of his crew would know that he was an avid tamer of beast and because of that... He found himself feeling for those he ended up hurting and so... Uri's spirit was as clear as an open book to those who saw it... He wanted to set the Griffin free of course... Would he maim it in order to grant it that freedom?
  1239.  
  1240. Where was this journey upon a Lost Tale taking him? His fist would flare with an energy not yet defined into a solid piece. But rather, his heart speaking from within. Whispering to himself, facing the cry of the Griffin..."You are not cargo... The skies were always yours, and so is the island and its mysteries..."
  1241.  
  1242. He looks to his crew... Serious, now more so than ever... "Think we can reach it before the others?" He would tap the ground with his feet..."To gain the High ground is all we must do..."
  1243.  
  1244. "Once we get the high ground we must make the rest crumble beneath us... NOW!"
  1245.  
  1246. "Then cover your eyes Erehn because we are ascending, one way or another..."
  1247.  
  1248.  
  1249. Uri prepared to propulsion himself with a beam of energy and explosives if they were allowed to go! "We are after all, the SOARING PHOENIX!"
  1250. (Uri Sanctum)
  1251. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1252.  
  1253. [18:23] Esbern's grin widens. The last challenge was hunting, really? He knew Uri was no big fan of it, but Esbern was a seasoned hunter by this point.
  1254.  
  1255. "Don't worry, love, this shouldn't take long. We'll be home before you know it", he says placatingly to his wife, Astrid.
  1256.  
  1257. He looks to Uri for deference, seeing what his orders would be.
  1258.  
  1259. He readies his expertly-made rifle, and waits for Uri's orders. Though they had to rush up to the top first, he wanted to make sure he'd be ready to take the beast down when the time came.
  1260.  
  1261. Upon hearing Uri's orders, he begins rushing up the mountain, following his commands to the letter. "Aye, aye, Captain!" Thinking on his feet, he follows through the best plan of action he can think of - layers of ice spikes are summoned behind their team, making it even more treacherous for the teams following them.
  1262. (Esbern cos Salis)
  1263. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1264.  
  1265. [18:33] {NARRATION} Well clearly the competition made the Reavers and CNightstalker push ahead.
  1266.  
  1267. Leaving Ethan and the Kalvore frowning.
  1268.  
  1269. "That was not part of the deal." Ethan states as he looks at the top. "You are not killing the Griffin. Not if we have to say something about it." Ethan glances at Uri. "Truce. We don't want the Griffin dead. Reward o no reward."
  1270.  
  1271. The others however forge on ahead while rhe Madame grins,
  1272.  
  1273. "So honorable you both. However..."
  1274.  
  1275. She taps the watches. "The people still vote. So I'd say you better hurry up."
  1276. [18:36] Astrid would tilt her head
  1277. "So you -don't- want us to kill it?"
  1278.  
  1279. She looks over to Esbern. shrugging her shoulders as she continued to walk upward the rocks
  1280. "*sigh. I'm way too tired for this. Alright, let's go and...umm...incapacitate thing thing."
  1281.  
  1282. Poor poor Astrid. She really wanted to go home...
  1283. "I guess this is where the fun begins..."
  1284. (Astrid cos Salis)
  1285. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1286.  
  1287. [18:36] Kole would nod his head, looking over towards Uri.
  1288. "I'd take the truce, it'd be nice to have allies again."
  1289.  
  1290. Kole would crack his knuckles, he would seemed to have sobered up a bit more.
  1291.  
  1292. He would go behind Uri, ready to continue onwards.
  1293. "Let's hurry up with this, Tame the Griffin, get the egg, and bounce! We've been at this long enough, yeah? I got wife and kids to get back too." He would say chuckling.
  1294.  
  1295. "Let's hurry it up! Just like she said!"
  1296. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1297. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1298.  
  1299. [18:36] Whatever Uri's decision was, Esbern would follow along with it.
  1300.  
  1301. Whether it was as the vice wing of the crew, or as a guest on the trip, Esbern knew to defer to Uri's command. "Whatever your decision is captain, I'll go along with it. Whether it's to save the bird, or take it down... I will do my best to assist.", he reassures.
  1302.  
  1303. He nods to Astrid; "Let's wrap this up."
  1304. (Esbern cos Salis)
  1305. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1306.  
  1307. [18:38] Uri shouts to Ethan, "Oi! We need a way to beat them there! If we just stand here and do nothing, they'll reach the Griffin and kill it before we can even make a move!"
  1308.  
  1309. "I'll make this quick! Who has lightning or a type of beam magic? If we use its propulsion we can possibly reach them can't we?! The sky is our ally, we have to move at its natural course from this floor to the next if we want to get there."
  1310.  
  1311. The truce had been made with the Kalvor, but that didn't mean that Uri would just sit and talk..."You all know your roles! Strap up! Heave together, and convert our abilities to make it to that point! If anything, they will weaken the Griffin at best but... Those guys are lightning fast, we have no choice but to do what we can, right Ethan!?"
  1312.  
  1313. He prepared himself, someone had to direct the group if they were all going to be pushed forward.
  1314.  
  1315. He waited for the others... They were going to have to pile up and organize their firing point to make this work.
  1316. (Uri Sanctum)
  1317. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1318.  
  1319. [18:39] {Item} You drop Four Leaf Clover x1.
  1320. [18:39] {Item} You picked up Four Leaf Clover. Dropped by Uri Sanctum. .
  1321. [18:41] Erehn immediately breaks formation to yoink the yarn
  1322. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1323. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1324.  
  1325. [18:43] Esbern cos Salis says, "*ping"
  1326. [18:44] {NARRATION} Ethan scoffs. "Not the worst plan. Not the best one. But it seems to have some pizzaz to it."
  1327.  
  1328. He doesn't move though.
  1329.  
  1330. "Watch why."
  1331.  
  1332. The Reavers and Nightstalkers had not truced so they were going at it pretty hardcore.
  1333.  
  1334. Whereas the Kalvore were more cunning. Ethan says all right. "All right so I noticed you have an occultist of sorts. One of yours is a Rhoynish. Astrid I remember and so do Esbern. You two should go ahead if you know light magic. And setup what Uri requested. You'll probably rush up but I'd say it's risky too. But alas it's faster."
  1335.  
  1336. Then to the Kalvore he talks his tongue as they also start to split with Ethan playing his music until he sends a sudden sound wave going up the spires. And then comes the compelling that none of them can stop.
  1337.  
  1338. Not the beastkins. Not the rhoynish. They could speed up but they were all pulled as his white noise comes out to ridiculous painful levels holding the majority of Reavers and Nighstalker's down. Those to far from his sound are safe though.
  1339.  
  1340. "Better hurry up with that jet of yours."
  1341. [18:45] A beam of time magic was shot at the point Uri commanded along with a great wave of flame to scorch those unfortunate to get caught in it.
  1342.  
  1343. After that he began to focus himself, thinking about every possible advantage in the fight. The high ground, the low ground, the habits of whatever past that he was going to deal with but most importantly how he was going to beat that occultist to death.
  1344. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1345. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1346.  
  1347. [18:47] Esbern quickly grabs on to both Uri and Astrid, holding tightly, not wanting to risk losing Astrid, or being left behind.
  1348.  
  1349. He'd heard the plan in advance, so he was prepared to grab onto them both at short notice.
  1350.  
  1351. "Up we go!", he exclaims.
  1352.  
  1353. (Esbern cos Salis)
  1354. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1355.  
  1356. [18:47] He had absolutely no idea what was about to happen but he clung onto Uri for dear life, wrapping his arms around his neck as the wind gods sent their wrath down upon him for the travel.
  1357. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1358. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1359.  
  1360. [18:49] Kole immediately grabs onto Uri, "I'll help with the propulsions!" He would say, bringing a hand down whilst on Uris back. "Getty up cowboy." Then he would open the palm of his head, whenever Uri was ready, Kole would sending a blast of Explosives from his hand, helping Uri blast off!
  1361.  
  1362. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68_eriqpvmE
  1363.  
  1364.  
  1365. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1366. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1367.  
  1368. [18:49] Astrid would look over to Ethan, nodding her head meekly and taking a yawn before filling her palm up with light mana
  1369. "It's over everyone! We have the high ground! Or...something..."
  1370.  
  1371. Though, she would furrow her brow at his Occultist comment. What was he talking about? Probably some drunken ramblings. There was no Occultist here as far as she knew..
  1372.  
  1373. Though, Astrid wouldn't really have time to set up anything as she grabbed on to Esbern. It seemed Uri and Erehn were going to do most of the work
  1374. "Huh? Wh-AAAAAAAA!!"
  1375.  
  1376. She would scream as they were launched upward. Who knew she was afraid of heights!
  1377. "Make it stop make it stop make it stop!"
  1378.  
  1379. Astrid would literally cling on to Esbern for dear life. Well, that probably woke her up...
  1380. (Astrid cos Salis)
  1381. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1382.  
  1383. [18:50] During this time, Uri would begin to charge up his Nova Ray... This was to propel them forward, at least one engine of their man made jet... "Main Light! Ready to go!" He looks at the others and waits for them to grab ahold of his arms or shoulders...
  1384.  
  1385. "Everyone capable of firing a Beam, grab out, focus your energies to a single point with me.. DO IT NOW!"
  1386.  
  1387. The Captain gave his orders whilst the Kalvor were working to slow down the other competitors... Uri was waiting on Astrid, Erehn, Esbern, and all others who could help him with this task---- He was looking back at Kole with a slight bit of humor found in his features.
  1388.  
  1389. "Then so be it! Those folks had Yee'd their last Haw!"
  1390.  
  1391. Finally, he gave the Order...
  1392.  
  1393. 3...
  1394.  
  1395. 2...
  1396.  
  1397. 1...
  1398.  
  1399. "Fire!" And so the attempt went to jet their ways up the levels of this stage to beat those before them.
  1400. (Uri Sanctum)
  1401. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1402.  
  1403. [19:07] {NARRATION} Well that plan came out like Iron Man jetting up all the way. aybe faster then that. Superman style actually as everything slows down as the fight remains and the Soaring, no pun intended, soar off to the top. Which lands them on a tall stone platform with the griffin there waiting.
  1404.  
  1405. "Back off!"
  1406.  
  1407. Without any kind of warning it doesn't wait at all. Unleashing ravaging winds and hurricane like storms as the place becomes filled with the sound of raging storms and winds.
  1408.  
  1409. "We will NOT let you proceed!"
  1410.  
  1411. And it strikes without any attempt to give them any mercy!
  1412. [19:12] Uri Sanctum exclaims, "Formation!"
  1413. [19:19] Erehn hit astrid in the back of the head with the skippity pats
  1414. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1415. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1416.  
  1417. [19:32] Uri Sanctum exclaims, "Stall em Erehn!"
  1418. [19:33] {Lost Dangerous RPB against Los Tal Proterctor}
  1419. [19:40] Esbern's hunters instinct kicks in, and he begins the hunt of the gryphon. He knew he was best suited to support, and that's what he does.
  1420.  
  1421. The air chills as he prepares his ice magic, slowing the beast down, and occasionally blasting it out of the way with a glacier in order to save his teammates.
  1422.  
  1423. Nevertheless, the storm is too poweful, and esbern's magic isn't enough to beat it - at least, not on its own. All he can do is support Erehn, who handles the beast with exceptional skill.
  1424. (Esbern cos Salis)
  1425. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1426.  
  1427. [19:41] The beast... It truly was the guardian of Los'tal… Even though Uri tried his best, to focus his energies into his fist. It seemed like the guardian was too much even for him to handle. He tried to grapple the beast, he tried to tame it through other means as he shouts. "We are trying to set you free! Why must you fight! hear us out and---" Uri grunts loudly as he was knocked away.
  1428.  
  1429. He stood back up, helping his crew, "Maintain our formation!" He shouts, but at times like this, there was no time or reason to keep their formation as the battle dragged on for so long, that even its greatest fighters seemed like they were going at it for an entire day...
  1430.  
  1431. Flames..Magma, blood, cosmic energy and the distortion of time magic was clearly here in the area. A presence very strong as Erehn was the final one standing, and the one to deal the finishing blow. "Erehn! It's up to you bucko! Set em' free!" The Captain had given his orders before being knocked away into a far distance, struggling to stand.
  1432. (Uri Sanctum)
  1433. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1434.  
  1435. [19:45] On Uri's command, Astrid would have blasted a large Nova ray at the ground as she clinged on to Esbern. Though! She didn't expect for it to launch her up so quickly so fast!
  1436. "OH KRAUSSS!!!"
  1437.  
  1438. Holding on to dear life as she clings on to Esbern, she widens her eyes as she looks at the ground suddenly becoming ever so distant from her. Miracuously, her hat and glasses didn't fly off! But...she had to put in extra effort to make sure her skirt didnt....
  1439. "AAAAAHHH!!!"
  1440.  
  1441. Falling on top of the large rock pillar, Astrid would of course used Esbern like a cushion to break her fall. Poor, poor Esbern..
  1442. "...ugh...mgh...whyyy? I...hate flying..."
  1443.  
  1444. Astrid would come to her senses and ever so slowly stand up. Dusting off her shirt and skirt as she made sure to adjust her glasses. Though...unfortunately, they seemed to be broken!
  1445. "*sigh. Seriously?"
  1446.  
  1447. With an annoyed expression, she takes off herglasses and hangs it off of her collar. Fixing her neck and looking upward as she turns her attention to Esbern
  1448. "Ah! Are you okay, love!? Let me help you u-"
  1449.  
  1450. As she says this however, she meets eyes with the ever so powerful and terrifying Griffon! Though...she's fought worse
  1451. "*sigh. Let's get this over with.."
  1452.  
  1453. Helping Esbern up, she ever so droopily looks at the Griffon. Flaring up her cosmic aura as she points her blade over to him
  1454. "...En garde.."
  1455.  
  1456. She says this quite tiredly. Poor Astrid
  1457. "I should have stayed home...."
  1458.  
  1459. Slashing her blade in front of her face, she at least gets into her usual combat stance and does a cool pose....well, as cool as she can look without her morning tea...
  1460.  
  1461. Dashing toward the beast using lightspeed. She would attempt to incapacitate it by mostly warping around and giving it heavy Cosmic slashes with her blade. Even warping toward the back of the beast as she blasts a Nova ray toward the back of it's head..
  1462. "You're...mgh...not making this eassyyy!!!"
  1463.  
  1464. Astrid would continue trying her best(not really) to continue battling the Griffon. The combined power of all the magis being enough to incapacitate and take it down for good. At least the magis gave off a good show. Astrid's swordplay hopefully being helpful when it came taking down the bird. While his savage Wind and Lightning attacks were certainly tough, Astrid would prove to be an astute combatant. Dodging and deflecting the Griffon's attacks with grace and elegance as she warps around him
  1465. "You underestimate my power!"
  1466.  
  1467. Her cockiness would get the better of her however, as she is knocked by an extremely large gust of wind. Astrid would trip and use her sword to catch herself as she stabs it into the rock. Teetering off the edge as she dangles for dear life. With Erehn being the only one left, she has no choice to but trust him to finish the job
  1468.  
  1469. Though. It was evident by the end of the fight that she was extremely tuckered out. Relieved that she can actually finally go home. Pulling herself up back from the rock, she gives an annoyed groan before rubbing her temple.
  1470.  
  1471. With the Griffon now out for the count, she sheathes her blade and dismisses it with her hand
  1472. "I've fought worse."
  1473.  
  1474. (Astrid cos Salis)
  1475. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1476.  
  1477. [19:45] The fight with the protector of Los'tal could have gone a lot smoother if Kole wasn't so hungover like... he wasn't really feeling alright. His head hurt, though, that didn't stop him from trying. He needed to aid Uri on this Hunt, no matter what. The goal? Was to get to the Griffin, and free it, allowing it to once again, reclaim its life... and start anew. Though, Erehn would be the one to remain standing after the bout, Kole, on the ground, aching something fierce.
  1478.  
  1479. "..." He would get up slowly, though, seeing Uri yelling over towards Erehn, Kole would nod his head. "Hell yeah Erehn! Set it free!" Then Kole would fall to one knee...
  1480. (Kole Tsuyoi)
  1481. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1482.  
  1483. [19:48] A deafening war cry that sounded inhuman screeched across the arena from a near death felinae.
  1484.  
  1485. His rage transcended frenzy, his determination to harm that which attacked his family was stalwart, his gunslinging was merciless and lightning fast even in the face of a creature who controlled the skies itself.
  1486.  
  1487. The eardrum blowing sounds of lightning bolts destroying the arena as wind itself became a mighty weapon, tornadoes ripping and thrashing those who were too close. Beams of wind eviscerated those who were unfortunate to catch the wrath of one who parted the skies whenever it felt so.
  1488.  
  1489. There would be something taken, the world could not be allowed to harm him and take like it had done so much before, this time it would be him taking.
  1490.  
  1491. A beam of the strongest time magic he had available was fired at the Griffin before his wounds came to plague him, but he still had the very thing that made him the way he was. A vial of occultic essence was downed by Erehn, and another was taken out.
  1492.  
  1493. Suddenly the shambling and urgent movements were replaced by him walking slowly towards the Griffin who had been disabled. The vial was shattered in his right hand as he broke through as many layers of flesh and bone to reach the circuits of the Griffin, corrupting it with the occult purely for Erehn's own use.
  1494. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1495. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1496.  
  1497. [20:00] {NARRATION} The griffin was not a joke. It was clearly legendary for a reason. It could recite spells. It could manipulate mana. In fact it bended storms and sent vacuums of vortexes that shredded flesh where it went.
  1498.  
  1499. The griffin figured Uri was their leader. Astruid had kept getting in its way. And it was as smart as any tactician. It gusts her with a vortex, to fake her then this time it /teleports/ to Uri.
  1500.  
  1501. "You think I'm as mindless as the rest of those beasts? It's clear who is callingthe shots!"
  1502.  
  1503. And then it proceeded to call massive storms and focus its full raging storm on it.
  1504.  
  1505. Then it went for Astrid, who had continued to get in its way.
  1506.  
  1507. "For a woman..." The gruff thing says, "You make me sick. I'm a woman." Oof.
  1508.  
  1509. Then it focused on the others dismantling it but by now it was gasping as it went for Erehn... who suddenly revealed they could drain their very life... this after she got hit by a chrono insesis beam which shut off her storm.
  1510.  
  1511. "What the--"
  1512.  
  1513. Too late for Erehn to not say he didn't use the occult either.
  1514.  
  1515. Just as Ethan's flute song is heard. "Guess some did have it after all."
  1516.  
  1517. He grins as he looks at the group. They had won. Fair and square.
  1518.  
  1519. "I wouldn't have shot up like that. I like you, Uri. You got balls. Guess that's why you are related to them Arborea. Or the other way. Actually your family is as confusing as mine." He finally admits as the rest of the Kalvore arrive. Reavers and Nightstalkers arriving soon behind. Then the hologram of the Madame. "Well we got fireworks people! And it seems the claimant of Los'Tal' has started his quest to show what he is! How delightful!"
  1520.  
  1521. The griffin speaks quickly,
  1522.  
  1523. "Take care of the egg." And she uses her own spell as she melts with the shadows. Thanks to Erehn. Apparently she was also a quick learner Magi wise as she had only used wind purely up to now.
  1524.  
  1525. The egg is revealed to have a prismatic color. It seems to glow. The Madame smirks as she is only there in that hologram and the trackers are disabled.
  1526.  
  1527. "So Uri Los'Tal has started his real quest. We will see each other. Ta ta!" And her coordination team vanish in lights. Holograms the last team. They had scried everything for whoever was paying this.
  1528. [20:09] Uri had felt the rage of a strom strike his body, but from it all... From everything that's happened, from the journey that started from the sea and sands, up to the very peak of what looked like a nesting ground almost... Uri found himself upon a true path, the real path he was meant for as he turned his gaze onto the Griffon...
  1529.  
  1530. "I'll raise it... As if it were one of me own...." He then turns his gaze to where the Madame had went, only to crawl, to stand, and to finally, take to the egg, to give it warmth, from that of his spirit. "Do you hear them, little one? The spirits call out to you as they did your ancestors..." He was coughing up a bit, some blood there from what massive force was taken.
  1531.  
  1532. "Just like the legends of a thunderbird, that song was heard, and my friends of the Kalvor, Ethan, I have you to thank... Who knows, you might find out that you somehow have a link to us, one way or another," the Captain gave his speech, taking off his jacket so that he could wrap it around the egg.
  1533.  
  1534. "You'll grow...And you'll be free with the rest of us... You'll be, a legacy, of the Soaring Phoenix," Uri spoke as if it were a slight song hummed to the egg...
  1535.  
  1536. If all things were to end here... He and his crew would stand, to make their way towards the ship, if nothing else followed. So ending a journey upon the lost island of Los'tal.
  1537.  
  1538. "I'll call you, Aerydin."
  1539. (Uri Sanctum)
  1540. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1541. [20:14] {Item} You picked up Mysterious Rainbow Egg. Dropped by Erehn Linnaeus. .
  1542. [20:24] The Kalvore knows the way to Esharr. Though because of his time aeway he doesn't really know how much it has changed. But he comes with a person whose the one to use the spell. It seems to teleport them away from everyone else.
  1543.  
  1544. "Uri, that was interesting. But I hope you realized what was going on. I gave them my word to not make truce with no one. I did not know you were involved. But I did know about the Protector."
  1545.  
  1546. He crosses his arms as he backs away from Uri to let him know.
  1547.  
  1548. "If you are claiming Los'Tal, know Madame Kestrel is not going to go away that easily. Not controlling the shares she does of her little empire."
  1549.  
  1550. He looks at Erehn and smirks. "An occultist. My wife was Fiona Arborea. She was a Witch." Maybe this is good for you. It's occult in nature not witch. I dislike witches..."
  1551.  
  1552. He then looks back at Uri. "Any how. The rainbow egg was our target. It had to be someone with honor. They say they copy at least one thing or two from their protector. So seeing it was a griffing… Whatever it is will learn most of her spells..."
  1553. (Lord Ethan Iluzio)
  1554. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1555.  
  1556. [20:30] The felinae gladly accepted the book, snapping over to Ethan to gently but firmly grasp the book and hold it close to his chest. "I appreciate this, i wont forget it. And my condolences for your wife, i know exactly how it feels to lose the one person you loved."
  1557.  
  1558. With the book, he could began to study the occult with more pointers in the right direction. Not to mention Orca may have been able to teach him, and if she couldn't? Then he would teach himself using her energy.
  1559. (Erehn Linnaeus)
  1560. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  1561.  
  1562. [20:32] The Captain listened to the words of the Kalvor leader, Ethan, looking back at the egg and finally, back at the one who gave Uri their trust... He nods his head, knowing what was going on at the time, saying only before his departure...
  1563.  
  1564. "And honor your words, I shall do as well old friend... I will have to keep an eye out for the madame… She is tampering with the anger of the spirits.... I doubt that she is so ignorant to not see the endless mystery behind the greens of Los'tal, right?"
  1565.  
  1566. Uri raised a brow at Ethan, now looking back at the egg. "If this little one is to grow alongside those of my crew, I will make sure that it is protected... And most importantly, taught the rights of freedom... So that it'd never be chained as its protector was." He turns away for the time, heading towards his ship, the Soaring Phoenix, so that he and his crew could make their departure... All emotions and times to mourn set aside until then.
  1567. (Uri Sanctum)
  1568. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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