Telepathy 4

[20:43] {NARRATION} The wraith had sat idle while it watched the squad of hunters pass across the bridge- resting, momentarily. Recognizing three of those hunting as warriors it had fought prior- one of whom had beat it afore.

After they had passed, it began to stand- hefting its blackened blade as it stared forth at the bridge.

And when the group had begun to cross again?

It threw its blade into the air, directly overtop the bridge- straight in the path of Sparrow, yet above him- then launching itself from the ground. Grasping its spinning blade mid-air, it thrusts it downwards- launching itself towards the ground. On impact, a shockwave expanding, knocking the quintet from formation.

The Wraith stands again, blade held towards them- and silently invites them forth.
[20:49] An opportunity for revenge. A moment of grace for his previous lute's life. This was a perfect time to practice the very things he had been working on. Those... feelings. To show that beast the progress he had made, to try and reach the Wraith in a manner none had before.

It did not speak, nor did it need to. Everyone knew what it wanted from its attacks and its motions. Such was the way warriors gave their thoughts. But Kofe... was no warrior, no. He was a bard, a lorespeaker, a musician, and a prince though he never spoke of it.

It's not with a blade in hand that he met the beast, but with a new lute. One of oaken structure, with golden trims and a sound to boot. His face kept focused upon the monster, and his fingers went to play.

Note, after note, after note. A melody directed towards the Wraith, taking upon its challenge and much, much more. He was... telling a story. Allowing the beast to hear his tale, to touch its heart with music and sound.

To speak without words, but with his heart.

... my lute... broke down my lute.... You broke down my lute..!

The message from this fiery bolero that escaped his fingertips was a clear one: A revenge. A rematch. A battle. And much, much more.

This was a message only music could express.
(Kofe)
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[20:49] The crash and shockwave caught Bella by surprise! Her arms went up to guard as the gusting winds blew past the ground. debris and dust flew past making her squint while her orange hair battered back.

It's blade drawn and pointed to them, so she drew her own. Two hands, lifted up to her shoulder and upside down. She inched slowly to the front of the group.

"This time...It will be finished." She said to herself.

The desire to finally overcome her fears. To be brave and not falter to let her friends fall to it again. Twice she had been cursed and opened her eyes to the ether. Twice too many, and now she had to live with this darkness.

"We can do this!" She cheered them on as her form was enveloped in shadowy crystals.
(Bella Senatus)
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[20:50] The group took its time, slowly but surely they went around to so many places to find this thing.

However finally they met it.. over the bridge, the long bridge that would lead toward the starfall tower. Even though they had crossed the bridge once it seems they passed it the first time.

"Ah.. finally its you.."

She saw the sword fling into the air and it reached up to grab it while the sword was still spinning and slamming himself onto the ground of the bridge. It was pretty epic but.. they were about to put this thing out for good.

"Fancy.."

She comments as Scarlett's own blade was taken out of its sheath and pointed toward the wraith, slowly making its way toward the spirit. It was time to put this thing out for good. They had no other choice and she was sure the rest of the group had some beef with this thing as well.

Scar felt this was the day to put this wraith down for good, however they had to be weary of its moves, it was strong. In many ways that they could imagine. Flames racing over her body and clasping over Scarlett's blade. Her form was bright as ever. Soon tracing all the down to her feet bursting off toward the it to engage battle.

"Lets put it down."
(Scarlett Kurokaiyo)
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[20:50] The Princess wasn't quite sure what to expect - she had only heard of the Wraith, but had never experienced it first hand. Ranging from literal Immortality, to putting her friend in a Coma, the creature seemed to be in fact a formidable foe, yet despite that? She was terribly willing to go chase it down, to go help her companions, her friends, and the strangers that accompanied them, to take this looming threat out when she could; the echoes of August still resting in her ears.

You shouldn't talk until you've done a fraction of what Serea has done for this country.

As they crossed, backs to the fort behind them, Marie watched the blade in the sky, and the movements of the creature; trying to prepare for it as it landed, with her long sword being drawn, but it'd be too late to catch the impact of the monsters landing - the shockwave knocking her back and away from the others as the sword was taken in both hands.

A moment, to compose herself, before the sword was pointed skyward and positioned in front of her face; blade obscuring one half in her usual stance, while the other revealed the smirk of a warrior. Fire of excitement, sparking forth from her eyes, making the blue of them seem all the more fierce as the Cosmic energies ignited first and foremost, hair blown up in the flurry of golden light, and pale blue sparkles, that surrounded her form.

Then, along the blade, the faint glow of Holy - in its weakest form, lacking mastery, a goal still yet to be obtained; but the will to protect was ever present, a silver glow engulfing the blade - made from the very passion in her heart, the passion for her country and for protecting her friends.

There were no cool quips, Marie didn't say any witty one liner or cheer on their victory; she only focused. A swordsman staring down another as she backed away, slowly circling away from the direct sword arm of themonster; ready to attack a blind spot, or get out of its way, as the holy light flared along her blade.

(Marie ras Petrakis)
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[20:52] The moment the wraith's sword collided with the ground in front of him, Sparrow's body instinctively shrouded itself with a shield, as he was stopped dead in his tracks.

They were out here to hunt this damnable thing, but it seems like the creature was more than prepared to face them. Though no sooner had that blade made contact with the ground, had the wraith already picked it up through some heck of a maneuver. Which caused the teenager to stumble back a bit.

"Oh frick."

The priest had managed to help take the creature down once in the past, so perhaps he'd be able to replicate that feat, or at least that was the hope.

A hand would shoot back, grasping onto his bow, as Sparrow's entire body was set ablaze with holy light.

"Here goes nothing."

With that said, his grip on his bow would tighten, as he drew back it's string, knocking an arrow of light, before letting it loose on the creature.
(Sparrow cos Queen)
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[21:16] {Won Dangerous RPB against Wraith of Barsburg}
[21:18]
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[21:50] {NARRATION} Despite the wraith's entry it- as near always- had allowed the group to make its first strike- of which they had, with brutal vigor. The spiritual warrior was beat back immediately- the consequence of an amazing entrance- yet it returns such with a deliberate dismantling of its foes.

Such does not carry it through the fight- yet it does leave the squad of hunters with brutal wounds, which would last for months to come regardless of their victory.

Marie is sliced alongst the side of her leg- it cuts deep, scoring the muscle. It'd heal, but that leg would be weak for months.

Sparrow suffers a close call by a strike to his face- the wraith's blade passing mere inches from cracking his skull- yet it hits his face regardless, leaving a thin line across his cheek, leading just to his lips.

Scarlett takes no physical wound, yet it is her blade which suffers the blow. Within a flurry of blade clashes, her blade suffered a large chip- it would be easily repaired, yet wouldn't channel mana as easily until then.

Kofe was grappled by the wraith during the fight- his left wrist brutally squeezed. It'd feel like the bones in his wrist broke, but they simply strained beneath the effort- though his silver arm ring would not be so lucky. Having took the brunt of the force, it was cracked beneath the deathly chill- which would likely leave a wound to his morale until replaced. Perhaps a time to undergo his rite of adulthood.

Bella is offered a far worse fate. As opposed to her equipment being broken, or any physical wounds...once again, the wraith inflicts its will upon her psyche. The shadows of the wraith seem to return, yet far more visible, if still ephemeral- as if scrutinizing her actions even more closely than afore. All these encounters with death can not be good for one's mental health...

It is Bella herself that manages the blow to send the wraith reeling backwards- yet, fortune seems smile upon the spirit this day, as she sends it reeling backwards...off the side of the bridge. By the time any would be able to reach the edge?

It had vanished.

Victory claimed, yet not success. Success yet still remains outside their grasp.
[21:56] {Lost Restrained RPB against Wraith of Barsburg}
[22:01] ** Wraith of Barsburg has inflicted an injury upon Kofe. ("Broken Ring", "Kofe was grappled by the wraith during the fight- his left wrist brutally squeezed. It'd feel like the bones in his wrist broke, but they simply strained beneath the effort- though his silver arm ring would not be so lucky. Having took the brunt of the force, it was cracked beneath the deathly chill- which would likely leave a wound to his morale until replaced. (Unhealable 2 OOC days.)", "Temporary", "Duration: Medium (4 days)") **
[22:02] A rough fight against the Wraith, though one that ended much better than ever before. Despite the lashes of metal and blade alike, Kofe had managed to avoid near-death this time around. And to make it better? His lute was left intact. Great. It's with a powerful strum of his instrument that he send a sound wave at the beast from a point-blank range.

Wait.

When did the Wraith get so close? His left hand rose up to block the incoming blow, only to find his wrist grabbed. The pressure rose, and his heart pumped. His eyes mustered forth the kind of determination his kin were known to have as he let out a powerful scream, one that'd unleash a wave of sound strong enough to send the beast of a spirit flying away.

He moved his hand around a bit, feeling that it wasn't... as broken as he thought it would be. It hurt. It strained, but that damage overall? Most of it came down to his arm ring. Scuffed, etched, but not broken. His lips partedto let out a breath, eyes seeking the one that had done it.

Sure, he was going to change it for a new one soon, but—

The Wraith was pushed away, off the bridge and slowly floating into nothingness. It was... escaping again.

"Fuck. Fuck!" He uttered, then yelled. He wasn't happy at all, and he'd show it. It was.. all on his heart. Yet his lute and his hand were still good enough.

Good enough for a parting melody. One that depicted more than mere anger, more than a heated goodbye, but a deep, deep feeling of guilt. Why?

It was for her. It was for Alice.

His unspoken song danced in the air. The notes making themselves clear and pulling at the heartstrings of those around him. They'd feel the anger, they'd feel the guilt, they'd feel almost as if Kofe felt like he... betrayed someone by having that piece of himself damaged.

His morale was hurt. His body? Barely wounded.

His heart?

In Chaos.

One last strum.

For her!

His messages were getting more and more clear, almost as if they were... words. Despite being mere notes.
(Kofe)
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