Black Zenith [Adventure / RPG / Chapter Three: Forgotten Whispers]

[chimericWilder]

I guess I'll behave myself and fire up the airship now and head towards Taraheen. Clearly not much else will happen in this town until at least chapter 2.

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You find the turret mechanism stacked beside the other items left behind by Miquel, when you board the airship. He seems to have taken a fair number of those neat frost grenades (or maybe he just used most of them during last night's activities, but he has left 3 grenades for you. Theres also 5 gravity decelerators left, though it is probably best to leave those aboard the airship and distribute them whenever necessary. While flying, you figure you could work on setting that turret up somewhere. Do you do so, and if so, do you attempt to fit either of those weapons to it?

Anyway, you start the Airship up, readying it for flight. Bit by bit, the hot air lifts you and your passengers off the ground, and you turn the ship towards you destination. Miquel waves his goodbye from below for a minute or two, before he disappears amidst the town. Above, the unusual second, grayish-white sun shines alongside the everyday sun. It is particularly hot today, though for the most part, the airballoon gives you and the others shade. You travel for two full days, stopping once in a hamlet for refreshments and rest, much to the amazement of the villagers there, and once in the open. A little past midday on the third day, the city of Taraheen comes into sight below. Seen from above, it appears smaller than it really is... But you can also see just how large the city is. I've given the description twice before, but i shall quote it a third time, for great justice.

The high, gray angular stone walls of Taraheen sit around the large city, proudly jutting up out of the ground. The city sits atop a large hill, and the narrow Elrendrelle river flows by just outside the western walls, a small docks situated at its edge, a welcome stop for riverships and likewise. The town itself is quite sizeable, the second largest in this country, through to be considered small in comparison to the capital. From what you know of it, the city comes by mostly on the generous produce of the rich farmlands around itself, the city acting as the place to go for any business the farmers may have, but it is also a common stop for many merchants, and in the past it has also profited from mining the iron in the region.

You guesstimate that the locals wont be as accepting of you landing an airship in the middle of a square like you did in the hamlet and in Tenrir. Both were small, quiet places in comparison to Taraheen. Theres a lot more people on every street, here. Unless you can negotiate a place to park it, you hardly have much choice where to land. Or, of course, you could try without permission, there probably aint any laws concerning the usage of Taraheen airspace specifically, or any on how to park your airship.

Then again, you might be wrong.

[Supernerd]

Lets see here, I'll place the turret mechanism near the front of the airship but not so close that you wouldn't be able to use it to fire it aimed towards the back and I'll mount the crossbow on it. If I can find a decent landing space in the city where there wouldn't be much risk of accidentally crushing a civilian then I'll take it.

[sjasogun]

Takumi: Spectacularly fail to give a shit about Shenaniganz

But in all seriousness, sorry for not being that active. There wasn't much for Takumi to do besides the continuous 'Takumi: Keep hiding' commands anyway. Takumi will be back in action in Tahareen though!

[MasterBlade]

Thunderpaw> Find a ship for Bowh in the most ironic way possible.

[chimericWilder]

Lets see here, I'll place the turret mechanism near the front of the airship but not so close that you wouldn't be able to use it to fire it aimed towards the back and I'll mount the crossbow on it.

Done and done. Now that the crossbow is mounted, it is possible to fire it and do something completely unrelated in the turn it takes to reload.

Takumi: Spectacularly fail to give a shit about Shenaniganz

But in all seriousness, sorry for not being that active. There wasn't much for Takumi to do besides the continuous 'Takumi: Keep hiding' commands anyway. Takumi will be back in action in Tahareen though!

This is true story. Just this once, i will let it slide. You'd better run for your life, next time, though.

You notice that that Guard Captain fellow doesnt like you very much in the days you spend in the air.

Thunderpaw> Find a ship for Bowh in the most ironic way possible.

Ah, yes, about that. You look out one of the windows in the sideroom - interestingly enough, there is a ship in a bottle displayed on the windowsill - but yea well, the thing is that as you look out the window, a flying ship suddenly comes into sight. (roll 17)

What magic is- Oh wait it is held up by some kind of floaty balloon. Obviously, someone cast a very powerful levitate on the balloon.

If I can find a decent landing space in the city where there wouldn't be much risk of accidentally crushing a civilian then I'll take it.

Weeeell theres plenty of space inside the giant fortress at the heart of the city, but somehow you doubt they would allow you to land there. Instead, you float around the city for a while, but eventually you find what looks to be an abandoned house with an equally abandoned backyard (not counting the two cats who're taking a nap in the sun). You cast a few spells to make certain that the house is indeed abandoned, then land the airship. The passengers eagerly get off, though once they're ready to go out into the city, they seem a bit more hesitant. Torhald comes up to you.

"I'll go inform whomever is in charge here of what has transpired, just in case Brent didnt send a letter by bird. Good luck."

And off he goes.

So, what now?

[Supernerd]

Might as well spend at least a day in this city. I'll go search for interesting things to do.
(also Takumi was on the airship? I thought he was trying to stay away from me.)

[chimericWilder]

he never specified moving away from it so i assume so.

[Supernerd]

In a situation like this, do I repeat my last command or just wait for you to get around to it?

[chimericWilder]

I'd like to see what Masterblade has to say, actually.

[MasterBlade]

"Speaking of a ship, there appears to be one floating outside. Come look, its an amazing sight"

Yeah i dunno wait for party leader :x

[chimericWilder]

I approve of this course of action.

[Supernerd]

Wait. Is some degree of time travel happening?

[chimericWilder]

Unless you count the point at which you post stuff and the point at which stuff actually happens in the game world, no.

But if you do, well, you probably left Tenrir for Taraheen at aroooound the time Daril and Bohw originally met back in that one village way back on page ~6 or something.
Then again i might have counted wrong. Regardless, it doesnt matter, the point is that several times someone has been like WHELP, GOING TO GO SLEEP, NEXT MORNING PLZ and the deal about that has been that other events, instead of happening at the same time, are fit into the time frame and all in relation to the other players as i best decree the time frame should work.

Meaning that, not counting Thunderpaw, the others have only been in Taraheen a few hours more than you and Takumi.

[Supernerd]

So basically it can be summed up as weird destiny shit. I take it I'll need to wait for the next big update to do more things?

[chimericWilder]

Well you didnt specify what you were investigating.

But basically yea, unless BlazerC decides to post about naw.

[chimericWilder]

Well you didnt specify what you were investigating.

But basically yea, unless BlazerC decides to post about naw.

[BlazerC]

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I'm usually asleep when most of the world is about, time-zones and shit. How many times do I have to say this.

A flying ship? Bohw gives Thunderpaw a curious look, interested, but at the same time having a hard time believing him.

"...Seriously? This I have too see."

Bohw gets out of her seat and walks over to the window, and to her surprise there's a goddamn flying ship out there. Mayor and others huddle around the window to get a look themselves as Bohw steps back. She turns to Thunderpaw chuckling to herself.

"He Heh, well colour me shocked. There's a flying ship out there... well what are we waiting for? Lets go ask for a ride then! Mayor, go grab magic lady and slap Daril around abit, hit him a bit harder if he doesn't respond. Thunderpaw, lets go grab Heedal and check out that flying thing."

[Riou]

I can has recap?

[chimericWilder]

Oh ok then.

You arrived in that city and went to an inn/tavern with the others, since i assumed that was a better place to chill out than on the streets someplace. Not a lot happened. Then:

Bohw sits slumped in her chair, arms cross and busy in thought, already making plans for the road ahead.

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((This is basically Bohw's Thoughts))

Why are Bandits are hiding there? I suppose the falls might be a good place to hide out, the natural defense should be a good place if what you plan on doing isn't entirely legal, plus there's a chance the water there is clean, I'll have to ask someone about that if that's true.

But... the noise from the river and the falls themselves probably create enough noise to muffle any noises from movement. And there are usually caves around falls, so any noise will be echoed throughout the entire place- if they are even hiding out in any caves there. If they are expecting company it would be an easy spot to sneak up on and ambush any unwanted company, but they won't be waiting in ambush all the time so they are more likely just holding out there, so chances are we will be the ones using the noise to our advantage...

But this Kraine fella... I seriously doubt he chose the place because it was convenient. He's either expecting someone, or planning to move out soon. If he's planning on moving, we need to get going pretty soon. But if he's waiting... who can he be expecting... Daril? Is he expecting Daril? Did we get spotted? Or did that skittish fool we followed warn him? Hrm, unlikely. Maybe it's just an outpost intended to be near the cities. A place to hide away from all the guards and law, but not far enough from civilization. So he's planning on moving soon if he hasn't already, to go spread more of those demons. At least, hopefully. I don't wan't to get in a fight.

He's been traveling on foot based on the rate of these monsters have been appearing, sometimes ahead of us, sometimes behind. But if we want to catch him, we need to get there faster, some horses or a cart. Maybe get something summoned...

"...Or a ship."

With that last line of thought, Mayor walks into the room and is shortly noticed by Bohw. Mayor gives the place a quick scan out of caution, but the Golem's attention is quickly caught by the Bunni. Bohw waves him over as he tentatively makes his way over to the table and offers him to take the empty seat next to her, but her smile turns into a bit of a scowl as Mayor stops behind Thunderpaw and taps him rudely on the shoulder.

Bohw rolls her eyes and coughs loudly. She tries to make it a bit less awkward and introduce the two. "Thunderpaw, meet Mayor, my best friend in the world. Mayor, meet Thunderpaw, he's a merc looking for a job and has some personal business with the Shadow Demons. Go figure. Get acquainted."

Mayor blinks, and gingerly extends an arm to greet the Bunni.

"Speaking of a ship, there appears to be one floating outside. Come look, its an amazing sight"

Yeah i dunno wait for party leader :x

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I'm usually asleep when most of the world is about, time-zones and shit. How many times do I have to say this.

A flying ship? Bohw gives Thunderpaw a curious look, interested, but at the same time having a hard time believing him.

"...Seriously? This I have too see."

Bohw gets out of her seat and walks over to the window, and to her surprise there's a goddamn flying ship out there. Mayor and others huddle around the window to get a look themselves as Bohw steps back. She turns to Thunderpaw chuckling to herself.

"He Heh, well colour me shocked. There's a flying ship out there... well what are we waiting for? Lets go ask for a ride then! Mayor, go grab magic lady and slap Daril around abit, hit him a bit harder if he doesn't respond. Thunderpaw, lets go grab Heedal and check out that flying thing."

And then;

I can has recap?

And then i quoted the relevant posts for you.

[BlazerC]

Fuuuuuu-ine.

Nothing interesting happened concerning Bohw and Co. We went to Taraheen or whatever this city was called after we chased down that guy. Bohw bumped into Ziras in the keep in the center of town, who happens to be the Lord of this city we are in, while the others were taking a break in the pub, Daril was presumably gambling with some strangers but didn't win or lose any money I guess. Mayor got his body reforged increasing his max health, Heedal bought some neat armor that is mysterious and what it does is unknown. Bohw met Thunderpaw in a rather awkward fashion, Thunderpaw is the Bunny Man fyi. Bohw then hired Thunderpaw to help chase down Kraine because story. It was rather tame, no fighting happened, but I'm pretty sure Bohw was at risk of getting arrested at one point.

Selphy and Takumi (Supernerd's and Sjasogun's characters) were in a bit more trouble however. Takumi fled onto Selphy's airship after being chased by guards, and stowawayed on the airship without Selphy knowing, she went to her home where her father named "Miguel" also lives with her or something. Backstories and shit. Takumi tries and steals the ship but can't figure out how to fly it so considers kidnapping Selphy, but it turns out her father Miguel is an incredible badass and he catches him. Just as they're about the fight however, Shadow Monsters attack the city and bring it to the ground, and alongside with some citzens, two semi-important NPCs (one of which died), and Selphy's badass father, Selphy and Takumi work together to flee the city on Selphy's airship. They meet a Cordraal which is as described:

Then, in the few seconds it takes, a dark humanoid figure suddenly appears ahead out of nowhere. Maybe it ascended from below the airship's hull where you couldnt see it. It wears heavy-looking plated armor and clutches a sinous sword in one hand, and a cowl hides its face.

Who then kills an semi-important (red shirt?) NPC. They hurt it bad, but not kill it and it manages to flee. Also Takumi goes insane and kills some people. Now after some more on the move, the airship has a turret, Miguel the badass has left the party for official business and now they're in the same city we're in. The flying ship has caught our attention and we are going to check it out.

EDIT: Ninja'd by another Recap BUT MINE'S BETTER.

EDIT EDIT: The Cordaal's description reminds me of Redas actually...

[chimericWilder]

He is actually called Miquel (its a Q, but it is technically pronounced the same way). Also, Redas didnt have wings.

[Riou]

Huzzah for double recaps!

Now what the fuck do I do?

Has Daril been standing around, drooling like a zombie while I was gone?

[BlazerC]

Yes! And gambling!

Also you're getting slapped about in the face by Mayor. Like, right now. He's trying to get you to wake up and follow the party.

[Supernerd]

I was under the impression that chimeric was just using a funny font which made his g's look like q's or something. I definitely spelled it with a g when I first suggested that name.

[chimericWilder]

mayhaps i changed it in order to confuse you

or mayhaps i thought it was a q for whatever reason

im not sure i really dont remember